Scepter's snippet thread and future story ideas
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Responses to questions and statements:
-TK0421: Pretty much, before she proves herself as a leader, the Imperial personnel subordinate to her would be making most of the decisions. Be used as propaganda and as a figurehead for the Empire.
-The New Republic would definitely underestimate her since she's essentially a child. But she'll prove herself to be a massive opponent for them since she knows what's about to happen. She'll be able to strategize battles and organize her forces in a way that ensure the Empire will emerge victorious. This will result in her gaining the trust and confidence of the military and of her populace. She'll also refuse to capitulate to the New Republic since she doesn't want to give up her throne and because she loves the Empire and what it stands for.
-She'll definitely work on getting powerful, competent, and influential Imperial figureheads to her side. Mostly notably the ones you suggested like Grand Admiral Thrawn, Grand Moff Ardus Kaine, Captain Gilad Pellaeon, etc.
-She's work on getting the Deep Core Reserve Fleets under her command including the Black Sword Command as well.
-Having Mara Jade on her side as well as Starkiller would be a massive boon, so she'll for sure try to get them to side with her. Having two of the most powerful force users in the Empire and the Imperial Royal Guard protecting her will do wonders for her legitimacy. Galen Marek would be her Vader while Mara Jade could be her scalpnel, telling down corruption and performing surgical strikes and Starkiller is her hammer and is more suited to fighting in and leading large scale battles.
-Austin: Yeah... the people in the crossover universe are going to have to start praying now that Ben's a part of the Alien hive. Could you imagine a xenomorph impregnating a Tetramand or a Kineceleran. Don't even get me started on the Tyranids. Again, amazing ideas for stories dude. Though, I'm not familiar with the Ultra verse.
-NewGuest123: Yeah, Helldivers riding in to save the future of Super-Earth like absolute bosses!
-"Rally to Vernen Wells" was pretty awesome! Glad to know you enjoyed it as well.
-HFY and Humanity first now and forever! Full Mobilization is pretty good!
-Yeah, the points it raised were pretty valid. It makes perfect sense for the citadel species to look out for their own interests first and foremost. Along with slowly making our civilization dependent on them for their own gain. Therefore, why shouldn't humans do the same as well?
-Turians were without a doubt responsible for the fiasco that was the First Contact war. They were just using the excuse that we broke their law (something we shouldn't have been held accountable for given that we didn't know it or even the citadel species even existed). Without a doubt the casualties should have been higher, this is probably just a case of the trope "Sci-Fi writers can't do math". Like you said, if it was just a single ship than it would be in the range of a few hundred. But with an orbital bombardment, boots on the ground fighting and potential civilian deaths, it should have been in the few thousands at the very LEAST. So yeah, completely agree with what you said.
-Makes sense. The citadel species have been around for a lot longer than us. While the human supremacist in me is saying that out indomitable spirit and combat prowess would allow us to take them on, the more logical part of me agrees with you. If a couple more decades had passed to allow us to increase our military size and weaponry, then I would say we could take them. But only nine after the discovery of Element Zero, then it's going to be a uphill battle for us. So, as much as I don't want to admit it, the Alliance should be weaker than in canon lore.
-Yeah, dude. I don't care it you offer me BILLIONS of dollars. I will NOT fight a Xenomorph or Necromorph. That's something no sane individual would willingly agree to and both of those things are the very definition of nope. Same, I'd probably become an alcoholic if I found myself in either universe. Yeah, I can see why Necromorphs could be seen as arguable worse as you're being psychically attacked as well and probably devolve into madness. But then again...facehuggers. So, it's really a matter of opinion and what you're level of nope is for each one. Warhammer 40K is also full of nope as well. The Tyranids, Chaos, and don't get me started on the Drukhari.
-He'll definitely save a few people like the ones who suggested.
-Yeah, that was a pretty stupid idea thinking back on it. I'm just going to scrap it. Still, he will be able to hold his own and impress Ripley and the Colonial Marines for being able to hold out as long as he did.
-KingDiamond55: Yeah, honestly I would be more surprised if they didn't start worshipping them.
-Definitively, while not all the humans will become part of it. It would most likely grow to include a good portion of the inhabitants. Probably even more than a third, maybe even more than a half.
-That's something I hinted at in this new snippet. If I actually start writing it, I'm leaning towards making her a part of the cult. I think it would be interesting idea to explore. Like, she has a genuine friendship with Noa, but her sheer loyalty and fanaticism she has towards Six would make her not hesitate to kill other apes, even the ones from Noa's clan, with no remorse. Maybe I'll have a scene before the beginning of the movie where she prays to Six for strength and guidance. I'm still thinking on it, but I think it would be a neat idea.
-While Dot would have blueprints stored on her, I'm thinking of having the bunkers S.T.A.L.K.E.R. teams to resemble modern day gunfighters. They would probably just be equipped with FAST helmets, plate carriers, maybe NODs like PVS-14s and 15s and comm headsets. For weaponry, I'm thinking on having them wield FN FALs, M4A1s, MK48s, Mossberg 590s, etc. The reason for this is that their industrial capacity is rather limited and not able to produce highly advanced UNSC tech like MA5s and BR-55s since those weapons have ammo counters in them. The kit I described would be easier to mass produce and would be salvaged from underground facilities and the like.
-But for training, she'll put them through the best training that she can. Each bunker would probably have its own version of the Corbulo academy from Forward Unto Dawn and train them to not just be excellent warriors and leaders. But also as scientists, engineers, maybe even pilots for the aircraft they have left and maybe even drone operators that operate Predators. Dot being a teacher is an idea I am interested in exploring.
-Six and Dot will probably try to cure the feral humans. Starting at first by restoring their intelligence and ability to talk and then by taking them and putting them into classes. I'm imagining it to be like the Enclave where they take people to an oil rig to do experiments on them. Only instead of trying to wipe out everybody but them, but instead on working to bring them back into the intelligent human race. Maybe even have the feral humans allowing themselves to be captured and willing experimented on, since they essentially worship Six.
The Fall of the Planet of the Apes (Halo x Planet of the Apes crossover) snippet 2 with potential additions.
Summary: Noble Six and Dot had arrived on a world to find the human race having been overtaking centuries ago by evolved apes, with most of humanity having turned feral and the rest isolated in sealed enclaves to prevent contamination. Now, they must work with what's left of the intelligent human race to help bring mankind back to dominance. Or die trying. (And perhaps this time, they will have some help as well)
Just before Lighting was able to kill Soona, much to Noa's horror, a loud bang akin to thunder during a storm echoed throughout the entrance to the silo. Starling all of the simians present as they quickly covered their ears and tried to locate the source of the sound. As Noa recovered his bearings, he looked to Mae holding some kind of strange device that was pointed straight at Lighting.
However, something appeared to be wrong with him as Soona left his grasp and he didn't pull her back in. It was there that he and many other apes noticed the hole in his chest that was now leaking blood. The monkey seeing his wound before he fell over dead. Much to the horror of many of the gathered apes who were scared and confused as to how a human had managed to kill an ape.
Mae kept her newly acquired weapon aimed straight at Proximus, who was hiding behind his chief enforcer "Sylva" with the biggest smile she had ever seen on his face. She could seen the gears turning in his head as he examined the revolver she had grabbed from the silo.
"You can leave, Mae..." Proximus said as he remained behind the larger Ape. "You can go. Just tell me. Are there more of those, in there?" He asked gleefully as he pointed into the bunker.
As Noa comforted Soona, his eyes remained on the human female, who now had a conflicted look on her face. And much to his horror, he knew exactly what she was thinking of doing.
"Mae...No. Please no, Mae." He pleaded with her as their eyes locked on. However, before they could go any further. Another voice filled the room. One that none of them had ever heard before.
"I'd stay back if I were you." A feminine surly voice said as there the air behind Mae began shimmering, before two heavily armored figures appeared. The apes attention being now on them.
The gathered apes on looked on these new arrivals with a mixture of confusion, awe, and extreme fear. As none of them had ever since anything like them before, especially with those strange devices they were all carrying. They were wearing something that was without a doubt something extremely advanced, but none of them could figure out what it was.
However, what worried Noa the most was that those beings looked to be humans, even if he could not see their faces.
And that was what worried him the most.
While Mae didn't lower her weapon, she did seem to relax considerably as she appeared to recognize these individuals and as she gave them a look indicating that she deeply looked up to them and held them in high regard. A far cry from the panicked, frighted, and desperate look she had moments before. In fact, if one looked closely, the look she had on her face was akin to one that held religious fervor. Almost as if she was in a cult and she had just been saved by the person it worshipped. If the situation wasn't how it currently was, it looked like she would get down to one knee and bow before them.
"Lex...Rosenda.." She muttered in both relief, confusion, and fanaticism.
"We can discuss this later," the black armored Spartan holding the FN FAl said as he kept watch on the outside of the silo. "Extract's ready to go, but we got to move now."
Mae didn't respond verbally as she turned her gaze back to Noa, who was now even more scared as he took in what he was saying.
"Mae...don't." He begged again as the woman gave him an apologetic and shameful look.
"I-I'm sorry," She said before she turned and ran out of the silo. With the male Spartan taking lead.
"Mae!" Noa yelled as he and several other apes moved to chase her, only to stop as more shots echoed throughout the entrance. The source being from the burst Rosenda-A344 fired from her FN MK48 Mod 1 which killed several of Proximus apes before she turned and followed her fellow Spartan-III and the normal human woman they were asked to find and rescue.
By the time Noa and the rest of the apes recovered, there was a loud explosion in the distance.
When Noa looked at the barrier holding the ocean back, his eyes widened as he saw the beginning of the flood that would soon overflow this entire land.
Author's note: Man, I am on a roll with these snippets. Anyways, hope you guys enjoyed this new snippet of my new Planet of the Apes x Halo crossover idea, with one of my ideas for it included.
Honestly, do you guys think I should bring in another character from the Halo universe here like Rosenda-A344, or should I should just stick with Six and Dot. Feel free to tell me what you guys think. As always, take care, guys, and I will see you all next time. And remember... stay frosty, gents.