Tylos watched as the Genetic Heroes began their assault. For the most part, they had been sidelined for operations in this universe, barring some occasional black operation, leaving all of them thirsting for battle. Now that such an opportunity had presented itself for them to take part in a glorious grand battle, they had bene very eager to take advantage of it. Already, they were tearing into the newly arrived Sentient Lines. The fighting was relatively one sided, owing to the massive differences in durability between Progenitor forces and Sentient ones, though occasionally, an omega or artemis would be reduced to burning scrap. Really, though, this fight was decidedly in the technicolor antler headed flying reptile's favor.
Now then, onto step 2 of his plan to help his master: play music!
AN: Soundtrack Start: Primo Victoria by Sabaton.
Hopefully, the Creator would like his choice of music.
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Through The Gates Of Hell
As We Make Our Way Through Heaven
Through The Nazi Lines
Primo Victoria!
…Apparently, Tylos knows my tastes' well.
Also, it looked like he somehow managed to contact Melissa's forces as well, seeing how more space marines had showed up…and a group of Mantis from FTL….were those Protheans?
….How the hell did she get the Vex on her side?
….Okay, I have no right to complain, seeing how I am relying on them for help.
"Good. Now can you shut up ang get back to fighting?"
Yes, Sweetey.
"Please Don't Call Me That. We aren't an item."
True enough. Now onto killing the Sentient drones!
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We've Been Training For Years
Now We're Ready To Strike
As the Great Operation Begins
Within minutes, the Grineer began to ravage the Synthetic forces. True, the clones were rather simple minded, but the excavations on the plains and across the moons of Uranus had proven fruitful….even if they had taken a long time to do so. The Ascaris, though ineffective in its original goal, had also helped to finally find a weakness among the sentients.
We're The First Wave On The Shore
We're The First Ones To Fall
Yet Soldiers Have Fallen Before
As a large, shield shaped Sentient moved to protect its brethren, a tusk lancer threw a grenade at the machine-creature. A moment later, and it exploded, causing the Sentient to collapse to the ground in agony, as did all those it tried to shield. Now defenseless, the Orokin Biotech drones were soon cut down.
In The Dawn They Will Pay
With Their Lives As The Price
History's Written Today
Desperately, others of their kind moved in to reinforce them, only to be blasted by an imperial knight.
In This Burning Inferno
Know That Nothing Remains
As Our Forces Advance On The Beach
Laughing, the Grineer quickly tore out the cores of the Sentients, before gesturing for their allies to advance. Taking their que, a pack of giant mantis warriors leaped forward to engage more conculysts in battle, whilst a living artillery drone was swiftly torn apart by a giant pack of spiderlike creatures wielding scythe-like blades.
Aiming For Heaven
Though Serving in Hell
Victory's Ours
Their Forces Will Fall
Chittering in anticipation, the Megarachnids moved onto the next cluster of foes, just as a group of Luna Wolf Terminators deep struck into the fray.
Through the Gates of Hell
As We Make Our Way to Heaven
Through the Nazi Lines
Primo Victoria
A moment later, and several kestrels joined them in attacking the army of shards. The group was soon forced to route.
On The Sixth Of June
On The Shores of Western Europe
Nineteen Forty Four
D-Day Upon Us
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Blitz grinned as he ripped out the Battalyst's core, causing the shard to crumple whilst the reptilian's wounds healed. Nearby, Arakna tore into another of the beasts, whilst Zrin burnt a third to ash. Further out, Tork jumped back as one shard scanned the cores of three dead ones, bringing them back into the realm of the living, though their resurrection was short lived. Leaping into action, Goliath cleaved his sword through all three, then threw it into the fourth one.
As the Energy Guardian retrieved his blade, several Arbiters advanced – they had not yet begun to fight!
We've Been Here Before
Used To This Kind Of War
Crossfire Right Through the Sand
Not much further beyond, Red Veil Operatives and Steel Meridian troops were tearing into another large Sentient, doing all they could to harry it, whilst the Tenno moved in for the killing blow.
Our Orders Were Easy
It's Kill Or Be Killed
Blood On Both Sides Will Be Spilled
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As their forces continued on with the assault, Cressa Tal turned her attention to General Ruk, who was busy burning a vomvalyst like shard into nothingness. As his foe finally crumpled into ash, the General looked at his former subordinate.
For a moment, the tension was palpable
In The Dawn They Will Pay
With Their Lives As The Price
History's Written Today
But then, the tension broke, and the pair nodded. Just for today, their personal vendetta would be postponed.
Now That We Are At War
With The Axis Again
This Time We Know What Will Come
Whilst Ruk called for a Firbolg to bring him closer to the next enemy group, Cressa merely pulled out a Vulkar – why wait?
Aiming For Heaven
Though Serving In Hell
Victory's Ours
Their Forces Will Fall
Just as the synthetics noticed Ruk's arrival, a Tusk Ogma moved in to bomb them, as did several wyrms. Before they could recover, the Grineer advanced, poised to strike.
Through The Gates Of Hell
As We Make Our Way To Heaven
Through The Nazi Lines
Primo Victoria
Joining them were Ant tanks, which quickly began to bleed the sentients dry.
On The Sixth Of June
On The Shores Of Western Europe
Nineteen Forty-Four
D-Day Upon Us
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As the Grineer and second Progenitor force continued their offense, Natah watched on, unsure how to react, beyond taking pot-shots at Progenitor fighters that had strayed too close to her.
Rationally, the best option would be to go in and kill the one known as CMDR Flame, so as to eliminate the threat of the Progenitor machines. Without those, the enemy force would be easily broken.
Yet, realistically speaking, Natah had no opening to attack him – he was too well defended, and besides, his forces were now equipped with void weapons that could actually harm her. Trying to get in close enough to attack was a death sentence.
Additionally, if she did succeed in killing the Commander, then the first thing her parents would do after winning the battle was hunt down, and murder, the Tenno. The Tenno, who had been, and to some degree, still were, her children.
Could she really let that happen?
….Would her mother allow it?
A nearby explosion forced Natah to pause her thinking. The enemy was starting to fire at her. Involuntarily, she groaned, before making her choice.
She began to descend to the surface, her destination the edge of the battlefield. Here, she would wait out the battle. If the Commander prevailed, she would submit to him and beg for clemency. If her brethren won…she would run. Her parents would not take her sitting out of the battle lightly.
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Sixth of June
Nineteen Forty-Four
Allies Are Turning The War
Oh yes, we were turning this battle. In fact, the Sentients were taking massive losses. As for us.
None.
Oh hell yes!
Normandy
State Of Anarchy
Overlord!
As I sunk my zaw into the remains of a nearby shard, I used my powers to summon the Paracesis to me – might as well use it against what it was meant to kill.
Nearby, Melissa was jumping off a Gantulyst, which she had been using as a platform to reach a Sentient dropship. A moment later, she torn the ship apart, whilst the Gantulyst blew a second one out of the sky.
Aiming For Heaven
Though Serving In Hell
Victory's Ours
Their Forces Will Fall
Smiling, I pulled out a Dual Decurion and opened up on several of the Sentient drones trying to hit my ROB – I would make sure she lived through this fight!
…Never expected to say or think those lines.
"Never expected you to do that either."
Thank you, beautiful.
"..Um, thanks."
You're welcome.
NOW DIE, SENTIENTS! DIE!
Through The Gates Of Hell
As We Make Our Way To Heaven
Through The Nazi Lines
Primo Victoria
Soon, more dropships began to fall, and Natah's fleet began to fall back. Natah herself, however remained on Earth, content to just watch us. Maybe she was looking for an opening to strike?
On The Sixth Of June
On The Shores Of Western Europe
Nineteen Forty-Four
D-Day Upon Us
Realizing he was losing Hunhow called a retreat. He knew better than to fight a losing battle.
Through The Gates Of Hell
As We Make Our Way To Heaven
Through The Nazi Lines
Primo Victoria
Soon, only pockets of enemy forces remained on the ship, and those would soon be cut down.
We had won this.
On The Sixth Of June
On The Shores Of Western Europe
Nineteen Forty-Four
Primo Victoria!
…Now where was the next Sentient fleet? I was pretty sure something else was about to happen that would make things go bad. Plus Lotus' mom hadn't shown up yet.
"Warning: Enemy Force Detected."
There we are.
"Oh, my husband, how disappointing. Is one Commander too much for you?"
"My wife, I can explain-"
"I jest, I jest. This one is clearly more of a challenge than expected. Fall back for now – I will handle this. Oh, and see if you can find our daughter – she seems to have disappeared."
"Of course, my wife."
As Hunhow fled, I closed my eyes and reached out into the void.
When my eyes opened, I turned to my left.
Sure enough, Wally was there.
"You got a plan for this?"
"Yep."
"..Could you unveil it now?"
"Done."
A moment later, something showed up on my orbital sensors.
"New enemy force detected. It appears to belong to the Corpus."
"By the will of the Void, we will vanquish these Synthetic Demons!"
I turned back to Wally, a quizzical look coloring my face.
"Really?"
"Yeah. He's smug as hell, and I don't really like how he portrays me, AT ALL, but he's useful."
"I see. Is that all of your plan?"
"Nope."
Before I could press him for more details, I saw the Obelisk leading the Corpus fleet fire down something at my ship, which I realized was a device used to create a teleporter field. A moment later, several crewman, ospreys, MOAs, Jackals, Raptors, Razorbacks, Lynxes, and Hyenas arrived into the battle, as did…a Colonel Sub Commander?!
Oh, and it was transmitting to me. Still somewhat confused, I answered.
"Who is this-"
"HI DAD!"
..WHAT?!
"Rory?! What are you doing here?"
"I'm still back at home, but to answer your question, HELPING YOU!"
When I finally processed what he had said, I felt a sense of pride in my chest. I might have also cried a little in joy.
"…Well, thank you."
Then I decided to go stern with him.
"But one Sub Commander isn't really that much help."
"Don't worry, I brought more help."
Before I could get an elaboration, more ships suddenly started appearing, among them…was that an XCOM Biotrans?!
"Yes, it is, Commander," intoned the voice of Asaru. "You really need to shield your mind better."
…Yeah, I really needed to do better there. So, Rory called you in to help?
"No, all of us came of our own volition."
…All of you.
"Just look at the other ships headed here."
I did just that…and balked.
I could see a Clumpy Starship…and an Iconian one, and a Terran Alliance Vessel, an ARC one, a Nocturni one, and even a Dread Lord veseel.
Had all of these people come to help me?
….Apparently they had.
"Thanks for the help. So, what's next?"
"That's up to your son."
Okaaay. "What now, Rory?"
"We play music."
AN: Soundtrack Start – The Last Battle By Sabaton
….This music felt very appropriate.
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