S1-73
The Ruling House

11:21 AM
03/26/3221

Approaching planet Earth

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none

"The House of Kings is unique among the Fallen. They are secretive, dangerous. They hide in the shadow of the Cosmodrome. Waiting. Plotting. If Skolas can bring the House of Kings under his banner, we're all in trouble. I'm game-" Suddenly, there was a lot of radio static on the comms. "████. I'm getting a lot of interference down there. Hold tight, Guardians."

Planet Earth - Old Russia
The Grottos

Music
Destiny - The Journey Home

"Guardians, I'm losing you. Try to find the source of the interference and stop it." Petra's voice was getting buried under static interference.

There were Fallen in the area, leaving the Fireteam with a few more targets.

Suddenly, a certain Fallen Vandal came on the comms. And there was no radio interference! "Skolas jamming signals with High Servitors. Reef War tactic. Advanced warfare. May fool Petra. Does not fool me. I shall be your guide."

"Well, this will be interesting." Michael remarked.

Once the Fallen were clear, Hive started to flood out, including a Shrieker. They were cleared out, but one member of the Fireteam was killed.

Shrieker (Blood of Oryx) [Shrieker Death Blast] Spyglass

"I've got this." Mark-18 focused his Light, restoring Spyglass from his deceased state.

"I'm back? Thank you."

"Any time."

Before they could enter the Hive structure, a Thrall rushed out, but was shot dead from behind. Another Guardian walked out, holding a rifle of a different design than Mark-18's Khvostov 7G-0X.

Michael's helmet acquired an ID.

SCANNING...
NEW ENTRIES

1: Hayden-10
Judgement Sharpshooter

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none

"Hayden-10."

"Mark-18."

There was silence between the two Exos for a few moments.

Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Ricco Harbor

"MAN it's good to you you, bro!"

"I couldn't agree more!"

"Mark, care to introduce us to your buddy here?" Michael was curious about the newcomer.

"Oh, right, sorry. City Hawk 723, meet Hayden-10, one of my two brothers."

"So you're City Hawk 723, huh? I've heard a lot about you guys!" Hayden-10 stated.

"The name's Michael W Johnson. Call me Michael. I'm the leader of this Fireteam, but I'd prefer to step down and let Spyglass lead."

"I'm Samus Aran. I'm one of the Hunters of this Fireteam. If you wanna join up with us, that'd be fine by me."

"I'm Carlos Gaust, an expert in securing areas of interest from our foes."

"I'm Jack, Jack Cooper. I specialize in armed reconnaissance."

"I'm Sarah Briggs, I provide tactical support in the field."

"I am Spyglass, the Vice Admiral of the Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation, or IMC for short. I provide logistical analysis and mission data directly to and from the City."

Hayden-10 nodded in confirmation. "I'm in. Where do I sign up?"

"You don't. Welcome to City Hawk 723." Michael said. Hayden-10 was now a member of the Fireteam.

Spyglass briefed him in. "We lost contact with Petra Venj of the Reef, but we still have a communication channel with Variks of the House of Judgment."

Music
Destiny - The Journey Home

"Right. Let's move."

They went into the Hive structure, going underground and finding more Fallen and Hive fighting, with a Servitor in the area. "Servitor is source of interference. Kill it dead."

"Arming up!" Hayden-10 formed the Golden Gun, destroying the Servitor with all three shots.

"Nice job, Hayden." Michael commended.

Variks was on the line. "Signal's still corrupted. Wolves must have second Servitor. Push forward. Find the source."

"OK. Time to hunt."

Planet Earth - Old Russia
Refinery

"Anything you'd like to share, Variks?" Mark-18 asked.

"I was House Judgment scribe to House Wolves. Skolas was vicious, even for a Fallen Kell. I could not stomach his hate."

"So you were fed up with Skolas and left the House of Wolves? Can't say I'd be different if I were you." Michael stated.

They eventually made their way through more Fallen in the search for the second Servitor. "It is good to work with you, with Petra. All that are Fallen are not lost, yes? Signal close. Can you see it?" The Servitor was in the next room, and Spyglass got his chance to destroy it with his own Golden Gun.

The radio interference was clearing up fast, and Petra could be heard on the comms. "Excellent! Whatever you did, your signal's coming through loud and clear now. Variks, are you with us?"

"Yes, yes, I am here. Kings will see Wolf pack as well. They will not be pleased."

"The Wolves are approaching an old command center beyond the Rocketyard. That must be where the Kings are hidden."

Planet Earth - Old Russia
Rocketyard

"We're getting close. I can feel it." Michael was feeling an increasing chill up his spine, but it was a very faint one.

Petra was heard once more. "At the Battle of Twilight Gap, the Devils, the Kings and the House of Winter joined forces to take on the City. The House of Wolves could have turned the tide for the Fallen, but my Queen interfered."

"For that, we are thankful."

The Fireteam pushed through the Fallen, heading to another area.

"You are here to deny Skolas House Kings. They will not know. And they would not care. They will try to kill you. Kill them back. If Kings detected House Wolves before attack, Skolas may have met his match." Variks transmitted.

Planet Earth - Old Russia
Kings' Watch
(!) Darkness Zone (!)

"I'm detecting lots of activity from the command center. I think you dropped the Servitor jamming just in time." Petra reported.

In the sector were even more Fallen, and they were surprisingly difficult to kill. Further up ahead, more of the Fallen Wolves. Michael took out a lot of them with his Spitfire LMG, clearing the path.

Music
Titanfall - OST 43

They eventually made it to the command center, seeing three unique Fallen.

SCANNING...
NEW ENTRIES

1: Paskin
King Baron
2: Vekis
King Baron
3: Yavek
Wolf Baron

"It appears Yavek was sent to negotiate with the House of Kings. Eliminate them." Spyglass ordered.

City Hawk 723 opened fire, killing the Dregs in the area, while the Barons took cover.

Jack cloaked and headed up to where one of the Barons were hiding, then kicked it in the back, put away his V-47 Flatline, took out his Data-Knife, then jabbed it into the face of his target.

Jack [Execution] Vekis, King Baron (House of Kings)

Hayden-10 pumped three-round bursts into his target, only for Paskin to swipe at him, which prompted a bladed retaliation.

Hayden-10 [Dreadfang] Paskin, King Baron (House of Kings)

Michael got his target. He aimed down his Spitfire LMG at the Wolf Baron, releasing all eighty rounds into the Wolf Baron's chest.

Michael [Spitfire LMG] Yavek, Wolf Baron (House of Wolves)

Planet Earth - Old Russia
Kings' Watch

Music
Titanfall 2 - Uphold the Mission

"All enemies eliminated. Area secure." Spyglass reported.

"The Wolves are dead, and the Kings... Well, they're still a danger to the City, but at least they don't work for Skolas. I call that a win. Come on back, Guardians."

"Sure thing, Petra." Michael acknowledged.

Hayden-10

Species
Exo

Gender
Male

Class
Hunter

Primary weapon
Pulse Rifle - Aegis of the Reef

Special weapon
Fusion Rifle - Queenbreakers' Bow

Heavy weapon
Sword - Dreadfang

Helmet
Spektar Mask (Green Chroma)

Gauntlets
Spektar Grasps (Green Chroma)

Chest armor
Spektar Vest (Green Chroma)

Leg armor
Spektar Boots (Green Chroma)

Class item - Hunter Cloak
Kells' Cloak

Ghost shell
Frontier Shell

Artifact
Coyote's Luck

Armor shader
Default Shader

Sparrow
S-35 Aeon Glow
Sparrow horn
House Horn

Ship
"Gloriole Jump"

My Hunter is here.

See you next time.