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Recon one to Transport 2, area is clear. Pad is clear for delivery. Awaiting troops for drop-off. over *static*

This is Tactit One to Recon One, we are ready to commence action. Over *glances across space at pelican flight* One of my Lobbie's is down for the cout so I'm one unit short

(OOD See [url]carnage.bungie.org[/url] for 'Lobster' info)

>Recon 1 this is Transport 4, we read you loud and clear. Transport 3 is down but we are on our way for back up. over.
Transport 4 moves in the direction of recon 1 so that they can help when needed.

Command, this is Assault Squad Delta. We're in position to begin containment of buku hostiles. Enemy strength is heavier than expected, requesting armor support, over.

Transport 4 this is Recon 1. That you Axe? Glad you can join us. We need a ride back to HQ. Take your time, no one knows we're here yet.

Exiting landing craft. On my way Delta.
*One Lobster deploys and opens fire from long range. shell begin falling around Assault Squad Delta*
Enjoy the fireworks

The ONI Prowler Phased into real-space. Command Sergeant Major Mendez quickly composed himself. He donned his helmet and pulled down the tactical display panel infront of his right eye. The ONI pilot called Mendez on the intercom, "Alright, this is as far as command will let us take you. You'll have to go the rest by pellican."

Mendez hit the respond switch on the intercom, "Roger, I'm moving to pellican now. I've just gotta load up the last of my gear and weapons." He checked his shotgun. Never before had he been so worried about a mission. Perhaps it was just the fact that this ONI ship was simply discarding him like a garbage pod.

Ever since the Covenant war had broken out, he had been jumping from unit to unit. He'd seen first hand what the covenant were capable of. Their tenacious grunts, their agile and resourceful elites, the nimble jackals, and of course, the horrific beasts known as hunters. He had more than once been one of the only or the only survivor of covenant encounters. Something few enlisted marines could brag about.

Hopefully this was his last run. He'd get info about the covies, he'd help the local marine detatchment, save some lives, maybe take a few. But he'd go home. Back to his unit. Back to the Colonel, and all of his men. Saving countless lives by bringing back invaluable combat knowledge.

That is of course, if he would survive.

He cycled the airlock and stepped into the back of the pellican. He loaded his Cargo into load bearing harnesses, with the exception of his Shotgun and M6D pistol. He kept his pistol holstered and set his shotgun beside his pilot seat. He was the only one in the pellican. He air-sealed the cockpit and released the docking clamps from the Prowler. The pellican thrusted away and set itself on a course with the planet.

Mendez recieved one last comunicae from the prowler, "Remember Osiris." Osiris. One of the outermost colonies to be hit by the covenant, but it had another important meaning to Mendez. Calling "Osiris" three times on an open frequency would call the nearest ONI prowler to pick Mendez up from whatever situation Mendez was in, as long as the mission was complete.

Mendez watched on his monitor as the prowler dissolved into the starry scenery. Satisfied that he was indeed alone, Mendez focussed his attention on the action already in progress. His pellican moved to take up a temporary geosynchronous orbit around the planet. While the ship's computer handled that part, Mendez began trying to assess the situation, and find out more about this "Scarab" that he had been assigned to investgate.

He first hit up all primary UNSC radio bands at once. "This is Command Sergeant Major Enrique Mendez to any UNSC combat personnel. I have entered the theater of battle and I am ready to assist. What is the current situation? Respond."

Jones:*static* hoowee! And they said I was sarcstic!
Red62: Stow it Soldier. Transport 4, what's your current possition?

Doyle cowered, keeping his head down, in his fortified positioned. he heard the shouts and cries of the dying around him and shuddered. He nervously checked the amount of ammo he had on his shot gun and also checked his sidearm. He then spread himself prone and looking over the tip of the hill of debris. there was nothing but fog and smoke in front of him.

Gradually, he heard the sounds of weapons fire get closer and closer. Doyle tensed up and fingered the trigger of his shot gun aiming at the 4 dark figures that suddenly appeared and began to rapidly approach. He heard the sounds of desperate running and cries or retreat from the dark shapes approaching. suddenly long arcs of violet energy spewed forth from a point in the fog and 3 of the dark shapes fell squirming in pain then fell still. the last was encumbered by a radio and finally made it to Doyle's position.

"Soldier! Soldier! You need to protect me until I call for re-inforcements or at least releif! Can you do that Soldier?" The radio man( Doyle saw that he was a sergeant) said. Doyle nodded numbly and turned his attention back to the front. MeanWhile the radioman placed the radio on the ground and activated it for sub space transmissions. suddenly that same violet needles of energy peppered the fortification, Doyle kept his head down and heard the spatters of energy expend themselves all around him. He heard a cry of pain behind him and saw that the Sergeant was hit in a leg and shoulder. He fell down grimacing in pain and lay still breathing shallowly.

Doyle started to wimper in fear then suddenly stopped when he heard the guttural language of a Covenant alien nearby. He heard the crunch of the alien's feet approach from the rear. Doyle took a gulp of resignation and cocked the shotgun *Kerchack*. he turned and fired blindly. he heard a gasp of pain and a *thunk* as teh alien fell into oblivian. Doyle then started shaking.... and shook some more.

Suddenly he heard a crackle from the radio then a message calling to everyone left alive ((quote HK Gunner)) "This is Command Sergeant Major Enrique Mendez to any UNSC combat personnel. I have entered the theater of battle and I am ready to assist. What is the current situation? Respond." Doyle reached for the radio and switched the microphone on in his helmet to transmit. "Th th this is..... Private Doyle.... I don't know who is still alive in my regiment sir... the colony is comp comp completely overrun. N n need releif... the military base has been reduced to debris, I am located in the remains of the colony's main city. The covenant attacked 2 days ago!"

>Transport 4 to Recon 1. I am right above you.
At this he turns on the lights and lands.
>Recon 1 get in and suit up for battle they just this over the radio and they might be still fighting. (quote Dramon_Arizel) Th th this is..... Private Doyle.... I don't know who is still alive in my regiment sir... the colony is comp comp completely overrun. N n need releif... the military base has been reduced to debris, I am located in the remains of the colony's main city. The covenant attacked 2 days ago!")) So be ready.

"Th th this is..... Private Doyle.... I don't know who is still alive in my regiment sir... the colony is comp comp completely overrun. N n need releif... the military base has been reduced to debris, I am located in the remains of the colony's main city. The covenant attacked 2 days ago!"
Mendez listened to the frightened marine.

"D*mn ONI! They told me the covenant had just arrived," He said to no one in particular. He switched back on the comm, "I need to know who is in charge of your unit. What his rank is. What your unit strength is. ANd lastly, enemy disposition. Can you relay that to me, private?"

*explosion noises*
Bugger! We've run into an ambush! Requesting air support, repeat requesting air support. I've lost 2 Scorpions and another Lobbie. We can't take much more of this.

Recon 1 to HQ, now re-regestering as Assualt Team Theta. Transport 3, Hold tight, we're coming for ya. Just give us 4 minutes, you're in sight. Covering fire. *snipes with 4 snipers on team*

Doyle looked around quickly before responding, the sounds of fighting seemed to be al ittle further away. Doyle took a deep breathe and cursed himself for his cowardice. He forced his breathing to be slower and more measured.

"Colonel Rankin is dead, he fell at the military base when he enacted the self-destruct sequence. I dont know whos left alive in my unit. we were holding out in fortified positions in the city located north of teh base. the enemy has penetrated from all sides pushing us to the center. I am located in the outskirts and cut off from the main group. survivors in this area are still fighting. I am in coordinate *-bbbzzzap!*"


Suddenly, out of nowhere, a bolt of blue energy smashed into the radio incinerating it. Doyle yelled in fear and grabbed his shot gun. he looked around seeing nothing then dragged his unconcious ally and himself to the other side of the hill. suddenly a torrent of energy liquidated the other side where he was just sitting. Doyle reached into his bandolier finding it empy of much needed grenades. he fumbled on the unconcious solder's clothing and found 3 grenades. He took one and started to cook teh grenade when he saw three dark forms approaching. as they came to the ditch doyle threw the grenade and brought his shotgun out firing a few rounds. the covenant aliens immediatly went prone as the grenade landed in their midst. Doyle jumped backwards as the grenade exploded.

>Transport 4 to HQ droping off 3 combat units for Assualt Team Thaeta and a Warthog for their use. ...Go get those basteresed for me Jack.
>Transport 4 and commuications officer to Commanding Sergeant. i have heard what has gone down with the Private. We have 8 Combat Team Delta Units ready for action...(i the back round you hear a Cheer of all 8 Men)... We are ready for your orders.