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Subject: Dark of Intent II (Pillar of Steel.)

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Athens System]

Some say hero's are thrust into greatness. Others that Greatness was there birth right. I Athena know of heroism. For twenty years the UNSC has tried to protect humanity. So many hero's have been lost. My hero was a war veteran. His Courage his devotion to duty. His compassion for his troops. Who i am changed. I learned so much from him. My information is vital to keeping earth safe. Yet i was designed to help with top secret projects. Helping designers,engineers and scientist with information on new weapons systems. Reach has seen many hero's fall. Each has a story on that they carry with them. My own Hero is still out there. I hope he is still alive. I shall keep his faith. He Is my Hero.

Pillar of Steel Exited Hyperspace. The Halcyon Class Cruiser had escaped Reach. Athena was in the Captains ready room. Captain Alexander Constantine looked at her display." So Athena welcome aboard. We have escaped the Covenant for now." Athena dressed in a simple toga gave the middle aged man a smile. " Thank you sir." Constantine looked out his ready room window.

" I have read the report you gave on Reach. Last communication with Lieutenant Richard Hues was an air strike. He is currently M.I.A." Captain Constantine turned back around. " Reach is lost to us now. Our duty was to return to earth but we will not be able to do so with Covenant pursuing us. I Intend to land on station Romeo Foxtrot. With luck we can use the stations defences to help us." Athena paused a few moments.

" Sir. I was almost captured on Reach if it were not for Lieutenant Hues actions i would not have made it with the Convoy. Also Station Romeo Foxtrot was abandoned when the colony was. It has only a skeletal staff from what records indicate." Her image winked out showing Athens IV." Constantine stood up. A man who took everything in stride. " We must make due. We need to distract our pursuers." Lieutenant Colonel Shane" Tiger Klein entered the office." Reporting as ordered sir." gave a salute.

" Lt. Colonel Klein. Glad you came in. I know you have been situating things. Is the 25Th Tactical Fighter squadron ready to go ?. Lt. Colonel Klein gave a nod with his. " Yes Sir. Renegades are ready for action. Thank you for taking us aboard." Athena asked Klein in a personal way. "Colonel ? Did you happen to see Bravo Four still alive ? After he called in that air strike.? Lt. Col Klein gave a solemn nod." Ma'am i was busy covering my boys so they could do just that. If you will both excuse me i have matters to attend to downstairs." Lt. Col. Klein spun on his heal exiting the ready room.

Captain Constantine stepped out from his ready room. Athena joined him on the bridge." So how does she go Miss. Harper ?"Leutenint(j.g.) Harper looked over her shoulder at the Captain. " Sir. We are .8 AU's from Athens IV the only habitable planet in this system. All systems are green." Captain walked over to the Plot." Take us to Athens Four. I want the ship at Beta Green. Not expecting trouble but lets be on our guard." Captain Constantine speaking to the entire bridge crew.

Pillar of Steel engines sent it towards the space station at full thrust. Captain Constantine called down to flight ops. " Captain here to Flight Ops." A Gruff Voice from Major Hendrick." Flight Ops Here sir." Constantine looked at the plot while speaking" I want CSP at all times. Alert Five birds as well." Hendrick the Air Boss gave a curt." Yes Sir. " As the call ended.

Pointing at a Crewmen." You Phillips tell Ship Security to inform the Marines they are going to check out the station. Have Lieutenant Jackson report to my Ready room for a briefing." Looking over at Athena. " I want us at the ready just in case Athena." Athena informed the Department Heads who would inform the other crew." Lets get to work when we arrive at the station. So when our friends the Covys get here we invite them them to a party." He smiled at this giving the crew a morale boost.

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Lt. Col. Klein took the Cargo bay elevator of the Pillar of Steel to the flight deck. He held his Pilots helmet in one hand walking across the flight bay to check on his Fighter. Normally Air Force did not work with Marines or Navy but Reach changed all that. His squadron the UNSC 25Th Tactical Fighter Wing had little choice in the matter. They covered Pillar of Steel before leaving Reach behind.

Smitty His Crew Chief looked up at him with a happy face from underneath his Long Swords wing. " Sir." Knowing Smitty was glad to be here instead of Reach." We Fixed the Right Rudder that got clipped." Smitty Stepping closer then leading Shawn over to a green painted tool box. Smitty leaned down picked up a Tablet. " Lets see." Punching up his plane's specs. " As you can see sir we Restored her she has some gripes but nothing that we can not get to later." Shawn knowing that his plane was combat ready with a few minor problems known as gripes. Some are more manageable than others. Shawn Signed off on his plane ready knowing Smitty is a good Crew Chief who has been with him six years now.

UNSC planes would fall apart from lack of maintenance if it was not for the crews that repaired then rearmed the fighters. Pilots seemed to out number machines these days. Now that Reach has fallen earth needed every available Fighter or Pelican. It seemed as if men's lives were cheap compared to Vehicles but as the old saying goes. " My Kingdom for a horse." So many flight crews were preparing his planes for launch. His Unit was under strength. He had fifteen planes in all. Normally his unit had twenty four planes. But it seemed to never get above nineteen. Most of his pilots were Veterans by now.

Shawn satisfied his plane would fly turned back to his squadron duties. He stepped off the flight deck into the pilots briefing room. Shawn busy ed him self with updates from the bridge. Also read some status reports on both man or plane in his squadron. He looked off remembering those four planes that were shot down while they held the air space for Pillar of Steel to receive those experimental Vehicles. It seemed the A.I. Arrived in a pelican. A young lieutenant held them off he is M.I.A. for the moment. Shawn flew air cover that day. so his men could drop that ordinance on the Covies heads.

Fifteen pilots filed in looking tired as he was. As every one took a seat. Shawn begin the pilot briefing. " Today we will not be doing Combat Space Patrol. Today we are on Alert Five backing up the Marines. Our job if any hostiles are present at the space station is to protect the ship. Also engage hostiles that threaten friendly planes. I do not want to hear. The marines can handle it. UNSC needs every last Bird it can get its hands on. So lets do this right. Dismissed." Pilots filed out heading to there planes. Shawn fallowed placing his helmet on.

[Edited on 04.26.2012 8:28 AM PDT]

  • 11.25.2011 4:22 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Unknown System]

General Har'rush entered the bridge of Dark of Intent.There was a message to be broadcast to him. Walking over to a console then hitting a few buttons. A Prophet's face appeared on the screen. " General, Our victory was assured at the human planet called Reach. Congratulations. Now find this ship. We are sending Jiralhanae reinforcements to help the search" His fist broke the console. Bellowing."What?!" His distrust of what humans call Brutes was sound. Entire bridge looked at Har'rush. " Call a meeting of senior officers."

Each of Har'rush's Senior officers arrived. The two Unggoy brothers Jat his twin Jax both were always off getting sleep. Both groggily walked in. Both in white armor reporting to him. " Hi boss." Next came two Kig-yar that are different than others. Who he knows as Swift the other is Malice. Both silently nodding to him as well. One Massive Lekgolo stepped inside. It's armor was pit-ed and scared. It was a bit bigger than most of its brothers. Har'rush called it Silent one. Lastly was two Sangheili. One was his new Ground Commander Thran. The other was in black armor named Kul'rual.

Har'rush looked at the faces some of them being with him for the battle for Reach." We have searched three systems with no luck. But the next system was a former human colony. Also Jiralhanae will join in the search. Our orders are to wait for them then keep searching. Jat scratched his head. " Boss ? what about that human ? Can we beat him up ? Seems to know something." Har'rush gave the Unggoy a sage nod. putting a hand to his chest." Leave that up to my brothers. He will reveal what he knows in time." He did admit that they were a bit smarter than most of his race." Dismissed."

Har'rush left the bridge still infuriated at this action. Jiralhanae were mindless animals that insisted on brute force rather than using tactics or any kind of strategy. This will require him to use great care while dealing with them. He will need to keep a close eye on them as well knowing there habit of excessive force. General Har'rush found him self looking at the human again unobserved by flicking on a security monitor. His talks have yielded a little. Knowing the man was hiding something. But felt it did not have any chance of relating to there primary mission.

Shutting the monitor off General Har'rush headed back to his quarters before the aptly named brutes arrived. His problems would magnify by ten then he would have to consider blasting the ship with the pests with it. But the Brutes have uses indeed they do. Entering his quarters for much needed rest.

[Edited on 11.26.2011 8:04 AM PST]

  • 11.26.2011 8:00 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Lieutenant" Captain" Richard Hues sat in his Cell for most of the time. The past few days that Elite would come down talking to him. But he was hauled off to be interrogated quite often. He knew that it was a matter of time before he had to give in. Covenant would find out but he prayed for strength to hold out so the ship would have some chance. His captives watched his every move. After he told them his value would mean nothing. So every time they took him he gave them something new.

Some days it felt as if he was slipping away. Other days he sat here thinking on those that sacrificed so much yet it seems humanity was on that cusp of annihilation. He was just a old soldier who has seen too much war. Some days he would wake up not knowing where he was. His Jailers would try to calm him at least. His flashbacks would happen sometimes during an interrogation. At least they snapped him out of it pressing the Interrogation harder. As of late they have been using more brutal methods. Falling asleep his leg did not feel quite right after the last interrogation.

He woke up looking up to see that Elite again. Richard sleepy yawned walking over to him. Now noticing the golden armor. They spoke to each other with that energy barrier in the way. " So how have things been going?" Richard shook his head feeling terrible. " I think i am slipping away. I am conflicted. I do not want to be a traitor. But if i do not say something i will be a helpless cripple. This war cost many lives. So many of my men plus those i served with are dead. Why do you wage this war ? I do not understand." This Elite shook his head." Sometimes i wonder why we wage this war as well. But if you truly wish to confess we can talk."

Richard head lowered. " Can you make it look as if you forced me so i can have some measure of pride left." The Elite Deactivated the Energy Barrier. Taking him stiffly throwing him in a room. Two Elites were stationed out side the door looking at each other. Inside the room chairs were thrown. Richard screamed in pain. " OK i will confess!." But it was all a show for those outside. Each Rightend a chair sitting down. Both happy at these results." Now human state name rank for the recorder. I will state my name as well." Elite clicked on some recording device.

Richard spoke in a clear voice. " I am Lieutenant Richard Hues Brevetted to Captain. 182Nd Marine Armored Division." Now this Elite Spoke. " I am General Hur'rush Sangheili Commander of Dark Intents Convent Army." Hur'rush leaned back watching Richards face go slack jaw for a moment in surprise. It took him a few moments to recover. " I am here to give a full detailed account of events taking place on Reach not omitting anything." Richard was surprised the Alien spoke English.

Next two days were filled with them making noise when he was pressed for questions so it seemed as if he were forced to answer. He related the events of Reach. Hur'rush was a good officer who cared about his troops even a prisoner. He wanted to know more about the A.I. that was the only time he really did lay hands on Richard. On the third day he was lead up to a room where General Har'rush sat in a chair dismissing the guards outside.

" I am here to let you know one of two things. First that we will try to get information from the A.I. so we can complete our mission. Currently we are waiting for the Race you call Brutes. Second you will be taken to High Charity to be a prisoner of war. Once our mission is done we will drop you off at High Charity." Suddenly a transmission plot opened up before Har'rush. " Sir we have been betrayed." It was theRay of Dawn one of his escorts that went ahead to bring Jiralhanae ships to his position. Kronth looked bloody gasping for air. " Sir-" Then nothing on the screen it was blank. Har'rush called for battle stations over the ships communications. They alerted the other escort as well.

General Har'rush stood up waving a hand at Richard for him to fallow. Two guards fallowed them to the bridge. Open a channel to the lead Jiralhanae ship. Brute Chieftains face showed up on the main screen. " What is the meaning of this ?" Chieftain Smiled. " Har'rush long have i waited for this day. you have been consorting with the enemy. Also i reported you have not been looking for the human ship. You have been declared Heretics. Now i can finally shoot you on sight." Har'rush grew angry. " We interrogated the human who confessed a few things. You reporting false information so you can make my race look bad its treason. So i will kill you Vangar then report this conduct back to High Charity."

Vangar gave a huge laugh." Did you think i came with three ships. Try six." Communications cut off Har'rush shook his head. Looking over at Richard. " We are going to jump to where the humans are perhaps we both can help one another. Prepare to jump Helmsmen." Helmsmen replied. " Yes sir.! Jumping into next system." Dark of Intent with its escort exited the system. Leaving Vangars ships to plot a intercept vector. Fallowing Dark of Intents hyperspace wake.

[Edited on 04.26.2012 9:42 AM PDT]

  • 11.26.2011 11:22 AM PDT

What a waste....

I get the feeling this was translated online...

If not, a few grammatical corrections:

When starting dialogue, skip a line, and always put words like "said", "replied", "answered", "responded", or "inquired". As an example:

The guy was walking down the street.

He said, "I like pie."

His friend replied, saying "So do I!"

Also, it seems like the story is just moving too fast.

  • 11.26.2011 12:44 PM PDT

A Fat Bell End replied, somewhat sheepishly, "Pie sounds pretty good right about now. I think I'll make a pie run at my local grocery store, posthaste!

  • 11.26.2011 12:56 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.


Posted by: Nocbl2
I get the feeling this was translated online...

If not, a few grammatical corrections:

When starting dialogue, skip a line, and always put words like "said", "replied", "answered", "responded", or "inquired". As an example:

The guy was walking down the street.

He said, "I like pie."

His friend replied, saying "So do I!"

Also, it seems like the story is just moving too fast.
I play WOW alot rping so i just need a few ajustments is all. First story was good. Just allot to tell. I do agree on two things. Grammer can be fixed but i shall legthen the story. Let it be written let it be done...Well unless you are still In a Turkey Coma. P.S. Just to let you Know not my first story.



[Edited on 11.27.2011 8:45 AM PST]

  • 11.27.2011 8:43 AM PDT

Don't worry, you're still your mom's favorite Bnet member.

Pillar of Steel, sister ship of Pillar of Autumn?

  • 11.27.2011 9:41 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.


Posted by: MegaMuffin16
Pillar of Steel, sister ship of Pillar of Autumn?
I chose that name so yes it would be a sister ship. But in Japanese culture there are five pillars. Pillar of Steel is the war arm. Pillar of Gold Government or Emperor. Ect. Five is a good number for them. Now Pillar of Steel is the same Class of Ship as the Autumn.



[Edited on 12.01.2011 3:03 PM PST]

  • 12.01.2011 3:01 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Athens System]

Pillar of Steel had spent two days readying the station. As it turned out there was a skeleton crew. Marines sent over with Jackson found the station still in working order. Athena looked at Romeo Foxtrot with sensors. Station was undermanned before. Now it was battle ready. Captain Constantine transferred over some crew. Athena was concerned about many unknown factors. She turned her attention to the planet below. It was suppose to be a new colony. Support was withdrawn. UNSC evacuated those still here.

It was strange how events turned out. How she was A.I. of a ship. She has severed humanity four years years now. Athena Designed by Dr. Nomi Iizuka kind young woman who made Athena to be a Jack of all trades. Dr. Izuki also loved old Greek history and Roman history. Brilliant Scientist who was killed in a Covenant attack on a space station. Since then she became more aggressive. So they sent her to Reach. Now she must Shepard the crew of Pillar of Steel To a safe harbor. The information she carries is vital to the UNSC. Operations could be compromised as well as units deployment. It would not take long if she were captured to wipe out a majority of humanity.

[Sensors detect a slip space emergence. Covenant Battlecruiser with Corvette Class Escort.] Athena appears on the bridge. " Captain i have detected two Covenant ships that have appeared to finley fallowed our hyperspace wake. They have not detected us yet. Orders." Captain Constantine adjusted his dress uniform out of habit. " Prepare-". Athena Interrupted him. " Sir six more Covenant ships have emerged. I am putting there communications on screen." A Brute Larger than his fellows a Chieftain by the looks of him was taunting an Elite. " Har'rush come face me die Heretic.!" The Elite responded with his own message. At his side was a human-Lieutenant Hues standing beside the Elite." Vangar you will pay for many sins." Lt. Hues smiled at the Elite."Lets hope my people see this. they might be interested in contacting Dark of Intent."

Athena now with shield and spear in hand looked over at the Captain who was listening to them talk. " Sir that is Lt. Hues they have. We should contact them to see what they have to say." She looked over at Captain Constantine." I want half of our birds in the air. Get me the Dark of Intent on screen. Deck officer Tirrell punched up ship to ship communications with the Intent." Captain Constantine of the UNSC Pillar of Steel. Who am i addressing. ?" An Elite dressed in golden armor appeared on his screen." I am General Har'rush of the Covenant. " It appears i have been claimed as a Heretic by my long time Nemesis. If we join forces we will be stronger. My mission was to find you. Recover information that was on Reach. Normally i would not suggest such an alliance but you nor i have the power to defeat all six ships. I will return to you the human on board. If you will send me information on artifacts to our religion or information regarding such. Once we defeat our common enemy. Then be on our way."

Captain Constantine looked over to make sure this was on a secure channel. " Let me get this straight. You were hunting us now you want us to help you.? In fact we cannot take on six ships at once. So i will agree this once. You would have found us anyways it was a matter of time. Rendezvous at these coordinates. " When the com when silent he lowered his head slumping shoulders. Athena looked at the Captain." Sir we have to do it. We have no other choice. Those two other ships will make all the difference." Captain straightened up again looking around the ship. " I know Athena. Both sides have no choice. What worries me is after the battle." Both were silent as they looked out from position's that over looked the main veiw port. Into the vastness of space.

[Edited on 12.03.2011 6:19 AM PST]

  • 12.01.2011 8:11 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Lt. Col. Klein sat in his Longsword fighter doing pre-flight checks. His fighter has seen a great deal of abuse. Yet some how it brought them home. Normally they would have a full crew of four. He had two others besides him self. Captain Popovich his systems technician. Dark haired beauty that had a thick Cossack accent Call Sign"Raven". Next to her was Lieutenant Eli Baxter. His Navigator his Call Sign" Hound."

Longswords engines were on idle thrust he looked over at both crew mates. Each gave a thumbs up." Ready Sir." Shawn looked over Pillar of Steel his new home since Reach fell. It was cramped conditions but they managed. UNSC was desperate to end this war. Either way he hoped to see Earth one last time. So many died for what was not known. Aliens that were Religious fanatics. Genocide killing millions over the past twenty years.

Now they were allying with Outcast Elites. No one liked this arrangement. He had to put his feelings aside for now. One thing he did know about the Covys was that some of them had Honor. Brutal as they are. Elites especially. Still little is known of them. Many of his friends have died in this war. His father died on Harvest. His brother gave his life on board Ride of Valkyries. It cut deep inside when he thought back to both of them. Shaking off these feelings once again. His crew chief dressed in a space suit like all ground crew. Finally gave a thumbs up.

Smitty checked the plane one last time as Shawn adjusted the flaps rudder and directional thrusters. Smitty gave two thumbs up. Hanger bay doors opened. His squadron flew out into the darkness of space. Shawn clicked over to Renegades tactical com. " This is Renegade Lead. Pair up. Keep the station safe. Come back to the barn in one piece." Each of them paired up except him.

Being a long time fighter pilot Shawn had a great respect for the Longsword. It took a beating. Dished out damage for hairballs. It handled fine in space but atmosphere it was moderate maneuverability at best. To keep pilots safe from doing recon ops drones were usually sent in to recon areas where it would be impractical to send a man in its place. Over the years drones were less meaning some times some one had to go do a recon mission. UNSC Air Force did its best to keep colonies safe. But it was never enough it seems.

Shawn banked right. His longsword set into a patrol pattern with the rest of his wing. Thirty minutes later came banshees. If you have never been in a dog fight it is intense. His planes vectored in to meet the enemy. Raven called out" Sir two bogie's vectoring on our six." Shawn juked his plane slamming his plane into a hard left. Plasma fire cut past the cockpit grazing his shields.

Yanking back on the column he executed a loop swinging onto the enemy banshees six. He fired both 50mm guns hammering the banshee that blew apart. Other Banshee swooped down firing dangerously long plasma bursts, lowering the Longswords shield. Shawn executed a few hard banks that would have killed a pilot in atmosphere pushing his plane to the limit. Lining up the Banshee that was much more experienced than its wingman was.

Suddenly a Seraph joined the fray opening up with heavy plasma cannons that streaked past his cockpit. Blowing apart the Banshee he broke right as the new enemy fighter came in. Had those shots hit he would have been a goner. Raven Called out again " Sir enemy is trying to Jam us working on it." Hound called out as well." Tiger,sir they need help on the other side of the station. Enemy Drop ships are heading towards station. They have escorts."

Covys like to saturate a area with numbers. Up in space its different than the ground game. Even in the air. Coveys have superior tech but that does not mean they know about air tactics. Any well trained pilot knows that numbers do not count if you do not know how to use the equipment. Ground game is much different than up here. Any one can pilot a air vehicle but knowing how to use it properly comes down to training. Human pilots are better trained than there Covy counterparts. Sometimes there are the rare Covy's who are well trained or experienced.

Rolling his plane the Seraph fallowed leaving plasma fire in Shawn's wake. Managing to roll behind the Seraph who was turning hard as he opened up with machine guns. Once he had tone fired two missiles that downed the shields. Seraph was trying to loose the plane on its tail but it would be too late. Twin 50mm guns cut the covenant fighter apart. Shane banked avoiding wreckage of the ruined space craft. Hit After Burners heading over to help out with those incoming drop ships. Checking his radar for any other contacts. No bandits on his scopes.

Shawn did know two things for certain. No one picks or chooses these situations. Second that people die from mistakes. He was hoping that his enemy would die of making more than him.



[Edited on 04.26.2012 9:34 AM PDT]

  • 12.02.2011 10:03 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

General Har'rush was in his quarters looking over the life he had once knew. Before he would fight this battle. His commendations. He touched his metal blade that hung over his sleeping pod. Like him it was worn with battle. Then a Image of his wife was wrapped in a traditional weave. He touched it one last time. He had seen his wife once or twice a year. His commitment to not only the Covenant, but the gods was deep. She was his heart. His life. Now he could not return.

It pained him more than anything. Yet he knew who was behind this. Brutes were too narrow minded to think this far ahead. Not that they could do so it was usually they took a more direct approach. No this was the work of the Prophet's who wish to remove troublemakers or those who stood in the way. His fist clenched in anger. His pain will become his strength. He must complete his mission. His race will see who the Prophets are in time. He will need allies.

His people have fought with honor at the side of the Prophets for a long time. Now they have new tools to use. Apparently they did not like his report about Reach. He will free his people from those who would cloud there sight. If this is his end he will meet it. Fighting all this time with Humans to side with them. They must find something for his people to be persuaded from the Prophets control. They seek to silence him. Like others but this day will be his.

General Har'rush placed his helmet on. Looking around his cabin one last time. He headed up to the Dark of Intents Bridge. His commanders were gathered waiting for him to speak. He took his place looking at the plot of the system. They stood quietly. Even the Unggoy twins. Har'rush bowed his head to them. " I know you all have doubts about this. As do i but, i promise you we will persevere. We will finish our mission. Fight those who have declared us Heretics. We will start a new mission. Once we gathered information on the Artifacts. I hope to return with something to let our people know our Faith is still strong."

Looking at each of his Commanders." Each of you have fallowed me before. If you will not support me step away i will not hold it against you. I will allow you to take a ship to the planet below once the battle is over if we live. Each of you have served my command with honor." None stood back each placing a hand to there chest in quite affirmation." What i propose is suicide. But the humans have promised to cooperate with us. The battle plan it to lead them to the station. Human Cruiser will execute a surprise attack. With all of our concentrated fire we can destroy most if not all of them. Good luck to you all." Har'rush saluted his Commanders with respect.

Over the years of the war Har'rush would pray to the gods for guidance before a battle. He would Honor the gods with a ship wide prayer. It would be different this time never expecting this kind of betrayal. Opening Ship wide communications with his escort as well." Today we have been betrayed. We have all been declared Heretics. I can tell you nothing is as it seems. I Have served with Honor for many years. Each of you served with out question. Let the gods favor us today. For those that hunt us are the true Heretics. We shall cleanse them in fire. Trust in our wise advice. Do not fire on the humans. They have information that is vital to our Religion."

Hur'rush had the human in his cell again. He was useful at least. It was uncertain what the future had in store for them all. Even if they lived. Will things go as planed ?. This he did not know yet. Humans were each different but he knew that the military ones were honorable at least. His trust had yet to be earned. He felt weary. Constant Warfare does that to ones soul. He longed to be with his wife. His Family on Sangheilios.

A Young Sangheili Helmsmen interrupted his thoughts." Sir it is time." General Hur'rush gave a slow nod." Prepare all weapons. Launch the fighters. Honor our fallen brothers. Give thanks if we live." Hur'rush felt kinship with all those who once served with him. He would soon join them perhaps. He had sent a message to his wife some time ago. It would not reach her for several days. His mind filled with peace. His heart at ease. Yet he felt ashamed of what he has done for the Covenant. Killing innocents was never what he had in mind. His soul would be haunted forever by the things he did.

  • 12.03.2011 7:50 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Athena File]ONI Dossier(Top Secret): Date:2552,(back dated) September 1st. File# 164-A43-871 to UNSC Space Warfare Command,Earth.

UNSCPillar of Steel a Halcyon Class Heavy Cruiser. It has undergone changes that set it apart from such ships as the Pillar of Autumn the last sister ship still active. It's appearance on the outside looks the same as any ship of the same class. Some changes make it border on the verge of being designated as an Experimental vessel.

Weapons: While on Reach it was fitted with a new type of M.A.C gun for testing. M.A.C. II-X was to allow twin shots to give more firepower to a ship.

Hangar Bay.: It is larger than average designed. 1.5 more additional space. This means it is 50% bigger than normal. Half way during construction this change was made to allow UNSC more aircraft to fend off large enemy numbers. During a refit it was made more robust to allow planes a place to land with out destroying the hangar.

Other notes: More crew cabins than other ships of the same class. Was slated to test out a new ablative armor system but the invasion of Reach did not allow this.

Currently Captain Alexander R. Constantine Commands Pillar of Steel Acting Captain December on 3rd,3543 after previous Captain William Green was Killed in Action. Promoted to Captain January of 3544.

Service Record:Captain Constantine Has been awarded the UNSC Navy Cross. His other medals include. Harvest Liberation Medal, Harvest Campaign Ribbon, Outer Colonies Campaign Ribbon, Special Recognition Medal, UNSC Space Warfare Command. Several Commendations.( His essay on space warfare using Unconventional tactics was well received.)

Background :Age is 54, Planet of Origin is Reach. He has a Masters in History and Bachelors in Archaeology. Studied on Earth at Berkly University. Joined UNSC at 31 years old. Is Divorced with a Teenage Daughter(19) who just joined the UNSC Navy.





[Edited on 12.06.2011 12:28 PM PST]

  • 12.05.2011 2:16 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Captain Constantine looked out his ready room's window. His thoughts were on the past, present and possible future. Looking at his desk briefly he looked at the digital picture frame displaying three family photo's. One is of when he was much younger. A family man. Second is much later photo of him divorced but a career man. Last was his Daughter. She was all he has left now since Reach was glassed.

Reach was now gone with all those he used to know. It was painful for him to think on such massive destruction. How many planets has he seen burning ? Too many over the years. It angered him that they failed to defend so many key worlds. UNSC is looking for a new way to even the playing field. A desperate hope against all there is some kind of answer out there.

He was a weary old man who has seen a great deal of war. So many young faces who have grown up on war now wish to wage it with out knowing the cost. Body or Soul's that will be deeply scared for years. He had lived a full life. Now his only concern were those on his ship. He did not want to add more to a long list of dead.

Entering Alex's ready room was Seamen 1st Class. Angelina Constantine. She entered standing in front of his desk." Sir!" giving a salute that Alex returned. Alex still looked out into space again silently thinking. He felt a joy that she grew up to be so much like him self. She looked much like her mother. His one joy in life was to see her become a young woman. He could not put into words how much he loved her or how much it means to have her here.

Angie stood waiting for him to address her. He remembered her being in pig tails while they went to the fair or when he pushed her on a swing in the park they visited on New Alexandria. Angie spoke in a low tone noticing time went by. " Sir is this a Social Visit.?" Alex said nothing letting his demeanor show it was.

He finally turned to Angie. Her brown hair was cut short but styled to give her a very feminine appeal. bronze like skin was in contrast to her grey UNSC dress uniform. Alex spoke to her finally. " I am sorry...so sorry about many things." Angie listened." I want you to know that i love you. Despite the war getting in the way i have done what i could to be there for you." Alex looked into his daughter's green eyes. looking so much like her mother." This is hard on you. It is hard on us all to loose our family. Before the divorce you're mother was the best part of me. She could not take worrying any more if i would make it back or not." He fell silent trying to find the right words.

Angie stepped close putting a hand on her fathers shoulder keeping her voice low." I have never blamed you. Dad i love you. It was hard but i remember you always making time to be with me. War got in the way. But i have talked with others who have told me of a different kind of Dad. One i never knew about. Who is my hero since i was a little girl. He still is." Alex was touched putting a hand on her other shoulder. Angie knew how hard it was for him to show his feelings.

Alex did not expect it but they hugged then his little girl kissed his cheek as she has always done. Angie stepped back her face scrunched up." I still am coming to grips with mother's death. Thank you sir." She awkwardly saluted him since this was just as much for her as it was him. As Angie exited he sat down at his desk looking over the files that were in question. His mind put at rest now he can focus on the work at hand.

  • 12.06.2011 12:10 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Authors note: I have a story in mind so bear with me. Much to cover. Also i do not like my storys to end up one liners.

"Hey." Setting down Jon's tray.

"How is it going?"Matt relpys.

Lacks depth. Lacks discription. to reply to crtics. Any good novel uses paragraphs then some breaking up of words but thats more due to the editor.

Opeing a door jon steps inside seeing his freind Mary. His palms are sweaty. " Hi Mary."

Mary turns waves at him" Hi"

This looks more like a screenplay to me. but it is all writer preferance. every style is diffrent. Each writer has there merits and weaknesses. Open minds are better than closed ones.

Humm no replies ? Marching on.* Bungie jumps from Anchor 9 into Reach for ultimate rush!*

[Edited on 12.06.2011 12:59 PM PST]

  • 12.06.2011 12:56 PM PDT

The tide is turning, brothers! Let us take our kingdom back!

I should be commenting more on this. Great work so far. Spelling/grammar/punctuation wise, your work needs a wee bit of a touch-up, but the story itself is where the gold is. Great stuff, keep going.

  • 12.07.2011 3:20 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Athena appeared in front of Captain Constantine's desk. Her Holo emitter clicked on. He was looking out from his window in the Office/Ready Room. She smiled at him. " Sir ? It is time to finalize our plans. Before we inform the Covenant General of our plan." She paused before speaking softly." I must advise that this plan is risky. But i do agree we have little choice till the brutes are dealt with. We are leaving the 25Th Fighter Wing to defend the space station. The 83rd Navy Strike Wing and what is left of the 161st Marine Air Wing will launch when we execute the jump."

Constantine nodded turning just his head to speak to Athena. His face was calm, As was his tone." Good the enemy will think we are running away. We just need our new allies the Elites to draw there attention. Have pelicans prepped and ready with marines on board. All we can do now is hope and pray." Athena left the Holo Emitter to finalize the plans with the Dark of Intent. She was concerned due to the fact she would be responsible for all the humans on this ship.

Athena had the Pillar of Steel plotted out of the system. She transmitted data to the Elites as promised. They shared info about how these were older Battle cruisers. Cast off's given to the Brutes to do the dirty jobs Elites would not even touch. Those ships were 100 years old but they have firepower to match just about any human ship. Still they had options. Even the Elite Commander gave helpful advice in the staff meeting.

The Battle was thirty minutes away. Not long now before it was time. The brutes decided they could hunt down Pillar of Steel later wanting to defeat the Elites. A mistake but then again brutes like to meet foes head on. Athena worked with the crew to plot the vector they had set while pretending to flee. Soon veary soon she will be put to the test.

[Edited on 01.13.2012 4:53 AM PST]

  • 01.13.2012 4:51 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Vangar smiled as his Battle Cruiser closed in on the human station. Looking at a display plot then to Kig-Yar with his fellow Jiralhane crewed the ships main bridge. Vangar opened a channel to the Prophet of Truth. Prophet's face looked displeased. Vangar knelt at the image on screen." We are ready to eliminate these troublemakers as you command." Truth garbed in his official robes. Looked down with brows furrowed. " You are to destroy them. Then take over the mission they were going to complete." Prophets image blinked out.

Vangar was a Chieftain of some infamy with many Elites. He rose to his feet. Giving orders in a clear but pleased voice. " Tell all ships to launch fighters. Let our three reserve ships know out side the system we will not need them this battle." Kang his second in command. A Jiralhanae like Vangar spoke then bringing up the human cruiser on screen. " Sir the human ship is fleeing." Vangar waved a dismissive hand. " We will track it down later. Inform all ships to close with the enemy. When the enemy is busy with our fighters i want our drop ships to attack. Leave no survivors." Vangar was pleased with this.

Vangar was so tired of Elites being favored. But now he would not need a excuse to beat one to death. Now he can hunt them down. Gaining favor for every Jiralhanae across the Covenet. No one would ever be the wiser about what happened. Prophets were displeased because he knew that some Elites were not believers in the Great Journey. A mistake that will be exploited. He will get to kill any who question this, while gaining favor with in the Covenant. They would not have to fly in cast offs like this ship any longer. A huge smile formed on Vangars face.

  • 02.13.2012 7:11 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Har'rush watched the fighters close in on each other on his Command Console. Brute ships were closing in on Dark of Intent that was getting closer to the human station. Brute Ships reached his long range envelope. " Fire" he spoke into ship wide com. Beams flickered across space as his escort ship joined. Knowing that those older ships needed to close fast or be blasted. Dark of Intent shook from beams hit as Jirahanae entered max range for there weapons. Most of the beams missed yet a few hits were taken on its armor. Human station opened fire sending M.A.C. Rounds towards opposing ships.

Har'rush scanned that human station. It was heavily contested as it also fired its Ant-fighter weapons with great fury. Clicking over to see the battle his fighters were currently engaging Jirahanae. He kept a few back for defence. His fighters would keep his enemy suppressed while his Drop Ships would hit from the side. Each Drop Ship carried troops. They had been waiting powered down to avoid detection. Now they came to life seeing there prey. Drop Ships blasted the few fighters that tried to stop them boarding there intended cruiser. More hits on the hull of Dark Intent

Har'rush's screen darkened then came to life again. He swore a thousand curses. "Damage report.!" recovering from the hits on the hull that threw him to the floor. Sangheili crew member shouted. " Sir armor took the brunt of it but the hull is breached. We are sending a team to fix it." Standing now Har'rush shook his head wondering where that human ship was.

As Har'rush gather his feet.He looked over at the dead or injured. Some of the panels exploded from overload. injuring there users. He looked at his console it flickered off then on. Showing two enemy ships destroyed. Glancing out the view port he spotted something on the Jirahanae's right flank. Pillar of Steel Jumped in unleashing its fury.

Har'rush could taste the blood in his mouth. Stench of electrocuted dead as well. Trying to speak he finally coughed up some blood. Apparently he must have been slammed to the deck with more force than he realised. " Get some crew up here to clear the bridge." His escort ship blew up shining like a star before shattering into pieces. " Keep firing " Clutching his side General Har'rush moved over to a data display console. His fellow Brothers would be avenged. This he swore to the Gods. Yet one thing filled his mind. Was this punishment for his sins ?. Punishment for all there sins ?





[Edited on 04.26.2012 9:57 AM PDT]

  • 02.13.2012 8:24 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Well you are wondering why i have been taking my time with the story. Well IRL stuff not including the games i play ect. But the real reason is that i Needed time to think the plot through. Insperation for filling out the middle. I have a wonderful ending i think all will be interested in seeing. Some of it came from a show called Space: Above and Beyond. I played Halo again to get grounded in the universe.

My goals were to show Elites as tools of the Prohets who infact see they are being used. Brutes as willing tools. But each has movites. Each are people. Good or Bad. I will need to go back fix a few things but i will make a Dark Intent Part three.

I have a Theme in mind but it is not clear now but will take shape in Part Three. I can tell you now it is not what you think it is. But thank you all for reading. I hope the new year brings in joy for all. I shall be a bungie dweller even when the offical change over happens.-Gary

  • 02.13.2012 9:09 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Pillar of Steel Came out of its jump. Captain Constantine smiled over at Athena's Holo Emitter." Good work. Miss Harper. Have we been spotted. ?" She shook her golden locks side to side from the helm." No sir." Constantine walked over to the ship plot." It is a good thing we were prepared when we jumped. Launch all fighters. Ready all weapons. Let's give them a proper welcome. I want a SAP around the ship." Bridge Crew manning there stations nodded." Yes Sir.!" Athena dressed in her Toga armed with a shield and spear stood ready for battle." Sir i have alerted the entire ship."

Athena watched as the Dark of Intent open fire on a Brute Corvette escort class ship. Plasma fire flashed against the hull of a Elite ship blotting out the stars. Athena was aware of all that had happened. They were too late to save the Elite Escort Ship. They had to plot in the Jump precisely Or they would have jumped into the sun. Miss Harper had helped with the calculations.

Her Sub-routines ready ed the ship weapons. She trembled at the power she wielded. Most of her experience was with vehicles. She felt cramped but now she felt like she was in a huge lake. Her systems helped those human crew members do what they were trained to do. She felt her targeting programs help assist the weapons aim as crew members imputed the targets coordinates.

Constantine picked up on the non verbal cues that the crew was ready. He yelled." Fire All Weapons.!" Twin M.A.C. Rounds fired as torpedoes launched. Athena felt her self move back from the mass of firing the new M.A.C.-X cannons. She felt the fighters launch like angry bees. Dark of Intent had taken a few hits it kept fighting like a bear with wolves around it.

A Brute Corvette was turning in surprise to meet the new threat. It was shattered by both M.A.C rounds. Torpedoes hit it shattering the ship. Athena watched as it broke up before its engine went critical. She was pummeled by plasma blasts from a Battle Cruiser that was turning to escape. Pillar of Steels Armor took the brunt of it. A Brute Chieftain appeared on the Monitor." Filthy Humans!. Ha!. You will pay for this dearly." Shaking a huge fist before the monitor went blank. two more brute ships fallowed. retreating with the battle crusier.

Constantine held onto the plot as they were being hit by the plasma blasts." Damage Report!. Prepare for broadside. Fire at Will!." Both Cruisers at a ships knife fighting range let loose with every weapon." Sir We lost half our thrust!..starboard thrusters not responding." Miss Harper frantically trying to maneuver the ship.

Athena smiled." Well sir we gave as good as we got. Enemy battle cruiser is moving off." Constantine with a grim face only nodded.Dark of Intent crippled the single remaining brute escort ship. Then finished the job with a few plasma blasts. General Har'rush face appeared on screen. He was holding his side."We need a moment to get the ship in order. But we are with you." Constantine reading damage reports fast looked up at Har'rush." As do we. Steel out." Athena reported now that the monitor was dark." Decks 11-13 have fires. DC is on it captain. We lost hanger bay three. Hanger bay four and two are damaged but can be put back into working order. Medical reports light casualties. Also Engineering reports they have no engine damage so far."speaking in a candid tone Athena stood ready for orders.

Constantine looked out the brige view port window, in front of the ship seeing lights flare then fade. Fighters dogfighting out in the void of space. His eyes full of worry. His demeanor calm. " I want pelicans prepared for launch. Have our pelicans meet those Elite Drop ships. Have them board that other crusier. If we get lucky they can neutralize it." Constantine looked over at Athena." We will look for survivors. Repair then wait for them."

[Edited on 04.26.2012 10:02 AM PDT]

  • 04.12.2012 3:20 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Athena File] ONI File #J23-A1353-9643 Inter-service File
Date:August 30Th(back dated)

25Th Tactical Fighter Wing(UNSC Air Force.) 8Th UNSC Inner Colonies Air Command.

This unit traces its legacy back to the Vietnam conflict of Circa 1960-74. Performing Wild Weasel Missions. During the Covenant War thus far. This unit has performed admirably. They have fought in the Harvest Campaign. Outer Colonies then were sent to Reach for R&R while they awaited new pilots or even planes. Much of the UNSC air might has been reduced from heavy losses on the front.

Unit Patch:A Black Horse(Nightmare) shooting flame from nostrils running on a field of stars.

Unit History.: September 2ND, 2526 23rd Fighter Wing.(Flying Tigers) broke off two squadrons to form the 25Th. Two other training squadrons(from Reach)brought them up to full strength.
Col. Hartman Commanding.

November 19Th 2526 set up Patrols on planet ___to Cover UNSC Fleet Operations. Apart of the UNSC response to the attack on Harvest.

June 30Th 2527 sent to Harvest to Cover UNSC ground forces with decisive air strikes. Nick Named " West Cost Offense." for its numerous support in the Western Valley of Harvest. 248 sorties were flown in that valley. Seventy percent were from the 25Th.

March 3rd 2528 Heaviest losses sustained by the unit during the war. Unit tried to deny Covent usage of air space in the Western Valley. Downing three ships but losing seventy five percent of the wings strength. Col. Heartman was shot down.

2528 March 20Th: unit was sent to__for R&R.

2529 January 2ND: Wing Received three full squadrons. Up to full strength. Sent to Gemini to patrol the Air Space of this prosperous colony. Lt. Col. Dwight takes command.

2534 February 19Th.: Wing pushed off planet by enemy forces. Allowed time for UNSC forces to retreat and Covered Civilian transports.

2535 April 5Th: Wing took part in a surprise attack with other UNSC assets. UNSC Frigate Hellcat attacked a staging area for Covent. Out numbered 3 to one the pilots manged to destroy a repair bay for enemy ships.

2535 to 2545 sent to Mars to train new pilots in space/ground warfare. Also were to guard the Factories on Mars.

2545 December 9Th: Wing Transferred to___. Covering special forces who needed air support on critical missions. L.T. Col. Dwight was killed while defending Pelicans from Banshee's. Major Shane Williams was promoted to Wing C.O.

2546-2550 Unit covered ships and units doing special operations behind enemy lines. Mostly on enemy held planets.

2550 May 7Th: Wing transferred to Reach. Teaching special forces about enemy air tactics. while maintaining a defensive presence in Reach skies. Shane"Tiger" Williams is promoted to Lt. Col. during the transfer.

2552 August 29Th.: Wing participated during Winter Contingency. Contested every bit of airspace but they were too few to stop Convent from landing troops. Pulled back to cover UNSC air bases and provide air cover for bases mobilizing. UNSC command issued a final order for them to provide air cover for Pillar of Steel






[Edited on 04.13.2012 1:29 PM PDT]

  • 04.12.2012 5:46 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Shawn rolled his plane to avoid Phantoms plasma fire. He Opened fire with his 50mm cannons. enemy armor soaked up some of the damage. He looped his fighter for one more pass. Phantom finally stopped moving after several of his hits scored in critical places. Raven Yelled" Tiger, Break Right, Break Right!" Plasma fire hit the Longsowrd clipping its side.

Two Space Banshees streaked in to avenge there fallen brothers. Shawn Rolled his plane then pulled on his stick. He felt the G-forces on him. Depressing him into his seat. Space did not have strong gravity but it was there. Plasma fire shot past the cockpit.

Banshees had maneuverability but his Longsword had speed. He opened his engines to full military power. He was able to bank hard to bring his longsword around on the tails of both Banshees. They broke off. Going after the one on the right while the other Banshee pulled in behind his fighter. They flew into a intense dogfight. Fighters were all around. Foxtrot Romeo station was lighting up its perimeter with its AAA. Firing his guns he had to stop to avoid hitting a friendly fighter who was chasing a Banshee of its own.

Plasma Blasts from enemy capitol ships soon silenced the stations defences. As his fighters were holding back enemy attackers.

He Downed his banshee after a harrowing chase. Then like magic all of the enemy fighters and drop ships sped off. One second he had a banshee chasing him the next it was gone. He flew around to see how badly damaged the station was. He used his units tactical frequency" This is Renegade Leader. Form up. See if you can find a workable landing bay on the station for our damaged birds to land. We wait for the Steel here." Circling the damaged station it looked as if some parts of it had broken off. Debris floated around.

About twenty minutes later Pillar of Steel showed up with our new friends the Elites. Both ships help take on survivors from the station. His bird landed in the hanger bay. He noticed some damage to a few hanger bays. before landing.

Ground crews rushed out once the bay was pressurized. Damaged birds landed in Zero g to make it easier. Smitty came out to look at his plane. A frown on his face. He said nothing. Shawn lowered the landing ramp. His crew was helped out. They had lost three planes. total of ten crew members. Two planes were damaged but were able to make it home. Both planes crew were being tended by medical teams. His people did a amazing job. for just over an hour of flight time they had held out against a superior force.

Still he knew those pilots faces. Knew there crews faces. It saddened him they had died. A petty officer was waiting for him as he was about to get some rack time."Sir if you will fallow me. Captain is holding a meeting of all department heads and unit officers." Shane waved bye to Raven and Hound who were going to enjoy a nice rest."Bye Tiger." They called going the other way. As he fallowed the Petty Officer through the maze of bulkheads and steel corridors. This ship was huge.

A Warthog picked them up in the cargo area. They drove past tanks troops and were deposited towards the front of the ship. Shane did not like space much. His unit was usually dropped off at a planet. But actually liveing on a ship in space was much different. Finally they arrived at the war room. A Holo plot was at the center of it. Entering the room Shane spotted serval Chairs surrounded this table. He sat down then fell asleep in the comfy chair. No one disturbed the tired pilot till the meeting started.

[Edited on 04.13.2012 12:49 PM PDT]

  • 04.13.2012 12:41 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Athens System,Orbiting Foxtrot Romeo]

Captain Constantine sat at his ready rooms desk. He was looking over damage reports when his door opened. His daughter entered. Angie saluted him stepping inside. She had a bandage on her head. " You called for me sir?" Captain rose to his feet offering her a seat. She sat down in the guest chair."Chief Engineer Barborse is not a easy man to impress. He let me know you went in to save fellow crew members from a fire. Also you helped with rescue efforts on the station. I am very proud of you. But the reason i have asked you here is because i need you to do something for me." She smiled at her father. Yet she was so composed like her mother was. It reminded him of the better times when he was a family man." We have a guest coming. Athena please inform her of what is going on."

Athena appeared dressed in a simple toga in the Holo-Emitter." Yes Captain. Our efforts have come to fruition. It seems our Elite allies are wanting to see what information we have concerning there Religion. In exchange they will let Lieutenant Hues go. Share any information with us. They should be departing now on a Drop Ship." The Captain put a hand on her shoulder." I need you to be a good host while i get things ready. Ship Security will be with you at all times." He looked into her eyes." We both have had conversations of peace. You will make a great officer even a better ambassador if you choose that path. Right now i need some one i can trust who is not bitter about the war. Go now. Get ready for there arrival" Angie stood up as Alex drew back his arm watching his little girl who was a woman now leave his office.

  • 04.13.2012 2:01 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

General Har'rush waited for Pillar of Steel airlock to open. This would be the first time he would set foot on a human ship with out firing a shot. He blinked away the memories of those he killed long ago. His guard only carried honor weapons. Jax with his four Unggoy troops stood with holstered plasma pistols. Each checking over one another's masks.

Malice was on his left with a hand picked Kig-yar. Both had energy shields and plasma pistols. Three other Sangheili stood with nothing but energy swords at there sides. Each of his troops wore gleaming armor. Har'rush wore pristine white armor. At his side was his ceremonial energy sword. As the door cycled open a woman dressed in a white human uniform stood with armed guards. She greeted him in central language taught to all Covenant." Sir if you would fallow me. I would ask that some of the guards remain here. Those that are armed. Har'rush looked around at the young human faces with black armbands that read M.P. He silently waved back the others except his fellow Sangheili." You would not deprive us of our ceremonial energy swords ?." As the three Elites as humans called them moved forward to join there General.

Human female leaned over at the leader of those human guards whispered in his ear. Touching a ear communications device. leader of the guards spoke." Sir the Elites are requesting to bring along ceremonial energy swords ?" he stopped touching his ear looking at Har'rush. Captain says you can keep them if you promise not to draw them." Har'rush gave a bow to the human." Thank you. Can you also tell him we have Lieutenant Hues as you call him. As soon as we see the information." Waving to him this young human female had him fallow her with a escort.

Only males were allowed to fight in the Covenant. It must be a boost for the males on board for females to serve. He did not exactly trust any humans but they were allies of necessity. Both are Heretics now. He was lead to a small room with a human bed. Cabins as they are called." I shall be outside. when it is time for the meeting i will let you know." she closed the hatch behind her. Har'rush let his men chatter while he sat on the human bed thinking of when he was young.

[Edited on 04.18.2012 12:40 AM PDT]

  • 04.18.2012 12:34 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Captain Alexander Constantine waited for his guests to arrive having prepared a unused meeting room as the place where he would come face to face with his former enemies. It made him uneasy but both sides will benefit from it. Marine M.P.s outside waited under the watchful eye of the Master of Arms. Four Naval S.P.'s stood in the rooms corners. First Class Angelina Constantine lead four Elites into the meeting room. Athena Projected her self from a Holographic emitter. A quiet settled as each side sized one another up. Alex looked at this Elite in his red eyes. Athena broke this silence." Here is the data you requested." Showing it to the Elites as a screen folded down lights dimming.

One of the Elites stepped forward to look at the computer panel. He squinted trying to read it. Athena opened the Holographic tables interface showing it floating. It was illuminated quite well. This is quite interesting." If this Data is correct. It lists a Forerunner shield world. Something about the Matrix of Life." White clad Elite spoke in a low tone." Let the human go. Secure this data. Humans you do not realize what you have discovered. Explain it to them." Angelina took out a data stick handing it to this white clad Elite. As the lights came on.

Speaking to every one this blue armored Elite spoke with reverence." Forerunners were the ones who came before us all. All covenant technology is from them. What i was able to translate was that this world held some kind of secret to how they were able reseed worlds." Alex looked at the Elites while rubbing his chin." So let me get this straight. All these years you were looking for things that concerned them Forerunners ? We fought a war over this. Watch our planets burn."

" We will take this knowledge to put it to good use. I General Har'rush swore this. We have what we came for Captain. Those Brute ships will fallow us. Now that we have two Battle cruisers it will be more even. We cannot take on five ships. Vangar called in reinforcements. You can go with us or stay here. I know you humans. You will not lead others back to you're home world." Har'rush was right Alex faced limited options. But if they were able to find this secret as well humans could use such technology to save his race from being extinct.

" I will Agree to this on one condition. Anything we find about this is to be shared." Alex didnt exactly trust these Elites but they did have honor. This he knew from fighting them all these years. Putting out a hand to be shaken Har'rush took it. Getting what they came for Har'rush exited the room. He would be escorted to his ship. Speaking to a orderly on ships internal speaker system." I want a meeting of all department head's and unit commanders."

[Edited on 04.18.2012 7:36 AM PDT]

  • 04.18.2012 1:34 AM PDT

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