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J-Kama-Ka-C · 17 Apr 2004, 19:20

Lifepod #1 - Structure
Aglarzir, Mad Cat, Fluffie

Alpha squad takes the point, jogging to a near embankment and fan out covering the second group, who leap frog them to a setting of trees, while Charlie squad, Tex and the Medkits follow closely. The stone structure, extends almost as high as the canyon walls, and is built out of half the hill, you can see what looks like a ramp, carved along with side, leading up to a sort of stage, making up the bulk of it's base. Extending from the platformed area, a tower pulls skyward, though seperated into a funneling shape. The central gap in the tower appears to hum, and glow from from within. There's definately some kind of power source.

Alpha squad reports a smaller building, no far, but tiny in comparision, a raised stone platfrom about 5m from the ground, boxed by walls, looks distinctly defencive in construction.

The pilot is not dressed for combat, he is a Navy man, carrying only a pistol and in charge of the low range comm system, a more powerful version of radio comms built into each of your helmets.

Lifepod #2 - River field
ASME, No Dachi, Bakan

The perimeter appears in good order and the open expance does not show any signs of animal wildlife, but is densely population by shrubs and fauna. Turning your gaze skyward to look for the arrivial of UNSC drop ships, or signs of your less than friendly pursers. The sergeant speaks up in a Southern State accent.

Stacker: Alright this is it, all you men that wanted to see Covanent up close, looks like it's going to be your lucky day. Intell suggests they'll be sending in drop ships, while their fighter craft tangle with our Long Swords.
Lt. Tucker: Radio is deployed sir. Recieving standard UNSC carrier signal, message from the head any minute.
Stacker: Good, we're moving out. Kaige, Black, gather the supplies. Privates Mathers and Bakan, see anything yet? Take the rear and shout if you do.

He sergeant leads off with Corporal Ceaser falling in step, towards an inclined grassy slope, that leads over a dip in the otherwise sheer cliff face, like a purposeful dirt road, lacking any actual dirt, from lack of use. First order of business is extablishing a defencive postion for rondezvous with dropships.

Lifepod #3 - Rockside
Barbarossa, Crazy, Hewitt

The marines fall in line as Sergeant Johnston surveys the area. He's a strong voiced man of African descent, wearing a peaked cap indicating his rank and holding his rifle back, vertically leaning on his shoulder.

Johnson: Men, we led those dumb bugs out to the middle of nowhere to keep 'em from gettin' their filthy claws on Earth. But, we stumbled onto somethin' they're so hot for, that they're scramblin' over each other to get it. Well, I don't care if it's God's own personal anti-SOB machine, or a giant hoola hoop, we're not gonna let 'em have it! What we will let 'em have is a belly full of lead, and a pool of their own blood to drown in! Am I right, Marines?

Mmmhmm. Damn right I am. Now move it out!

He motions to the rockslide area, where you're going to take cover until contact is extablished with the ship.

Johnson: We're out in deep space, so far from home, I don't know, this could have been built by anyway, but we've got a job to do. Lets hop to it!

In the sky - view of those looking
Groups of other escape pods are coming into view, the ring rotates, so whatever condition they land it, it's going to be a couple kilometres up spin. Blue bolts of flame streak into the air from another park of the canyon, which is a rather odd sight, some of they noticed similar beams on the way down, but are lost for and explaination, other that the striking resemblance to covanent plasma weaponary, but the bolts are random, unaimed discharges.

Then faintly in the distance, flames errupt on one of the Bumblebees, it breaks up and explodes mid flight, an intense air battle is being waged up there.

Flight Lieutenants - each group
A signal from the Piller of Autumn comes in on the Main com channel, recieved by the lieutenants machine and rebroadcast to your the ear peice of your helmets.

Cortana: The Covanent are attempting to destroy the lifepods, Long sword fighters are doing what they can to support our pods and the Dropships. Marines, prepare for landing parties.

17 Apr 2004, 19:20	#22
J-Kama-Ka-C Held Back Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ankaa Millers Posts: 799	Re: Halo Lifepod #1 - Structure Aglarzir, Mad Cat, Fluffie Alpha squad takes the point, jogging to a near embankment and fan out covering the second group, who leap frog them to a setting of trees, while Charlie squad, Tex and the Medkits follow closely. The stone structure, extends almost as high as the canyon walls, and is built out of half the hill, you can see what looks like a ramp, carved along with side, leading up to a sort of stage, making up the bulk of it's base. Extending from the platformed area, a tower pulls skyward, though seperated into a funneling shape. The central gap in the tower appears to hum, and glow from from within. There's definately some kind of power source. Alpha squad reports a smaller building, no far, but tiny in comparision, a raised stone platfrom about 5m from the ground, boxed by walls, looks distinctly defencive in construction. The pilot is not dressed for combat, he is a Navy man, carrying only a pistol and in charge of the low range comm system, a more powerful version of radio comms built into each of your helmets. Lifepod #2 - River field ASME, No Dachi, Bakan The perimeter appears in good order and the open expance does not show any signs of animal wildlife, but is densely population by shrubs and fauna. Turning your gaze skyward to look for the arrivial of UNSC drop ships, or signs of your less than friendly pursers. The sergeant speaks up in a Southern State accent. Stacker: Alright this is it, all you men that wanted to see Covanent up close, looks like it's going to be your lucky day. Intell suggests they'll be sending in drop ships, while their fighter craft tangle with our Long Swords. Lt. Tucker: Radio is deployed sir. Recieving standard UNSC carrier signal, message from the head any minute. Stacker: Good, we're moving out. Kaige, Black, gather the supplies. Privates Mathers and Bakan, see anything yet? Take the rear and shout if you do. He sergeant leads off with Corporal Ceaser falling in step, towards an inclined grassy slope, that leads over a dip in the otherwise sheer cliff face, like a purposeful dirt road, lacking any actual dirt, from lack of use. First order of business is extablishing a defencive postion for rondezvous with dropships. Lifepod #3 - Rockside Barbarossa, Crazy, Hewitt The marines fall in line as Sergeant Johnston surveys the area. He's a strong voiced man of African descent, wearing a peaked cap indicating his rank and holding his rifle back, vertically leaning on his shoulder. Johnson: Men, we led those dumb bugs out to the middle of nowhere to keep 'em from gettin' their filthy claws on Earth. But, we stumbled onto somethin' they're so hot for, that they're scramblin' over each other to get it. Well, I don't care if it's God's own personal anti-SOB machine, or a giant hoola hoop, we're not gonna let 'em have it! What we will let 'em have is a belly full of lead, and a pool of their own blood to drown in! Am I right, Marines? Mmmhmm. Damn right I am. Now move it out! He motions to the rockslide area, where you're going to take cover until contact is extablished with the ship. Johnson: We're out in deep space, so far from home, I don't know, this could have been built by anyway, but we've got a job to do. Lets hop to it! In the sky - view of those looking Groups of other escape pods are coming into view, the ring rotates, so whatever condition they land it, it's going to be a couple kilometres up spin. Blue bolts of flame streak into the air from another park of the canyon, which is a rather odd sight, some of they noticed similar beams on the way down, but are lost for and explaination, other that the striking resemblance to covanent plasma weaponary, but the bolts are random, unaimed discharges. Then faintly in the distance, flames errupt on one of the Bumblebees, it breaks up and explodes mid flight, an intense air battle is being waged up there. Flight Lieutenants - each group A signal from the Piller of Autumn comes in on the Main com channel, recieved by the lieutenants machine and rebroadcast to your the ear peice of your helmets. Cortana: The Covanent are attempting to destroy the lifepods, Long sword fighters are doing what they can to support our pods and the Dropships. Marines, prepare for landing parties. __________________ The dark wind howls...