User:SgtKanine/SPARTAN-024 Series 1

SPARTAN-024 A Halo Story arc by Kevin Montell Moore

Narrator/Owen-024: The year is 2536 on the UNSC colony world Troy in the Hellespont System. The planet Harvest is completely obliterated along with at least 4 other planets. Many Spartans are on patrol or killing the Covenant. Troy hasn’t been discovered at least not yet. The closest planet Eridanus II has been glassed and I'm afraid we're next. Commander Delgrant has gotten edgy he’s sent away half the military force on this planet, But in return he has asked ONI (Office of Naval Intelligence) to give him 3 destroyers and 5 Halcyon class battle cruisers. The Destroyer that I was on not even 3 hours ago “The Argo” has left UNSC controlled space to try and contact a lifeboat beacon some thousand light-years off. It never takes this long, I wonder what’s happened,

I wonder if Francis ok? I haven’t heard from him in awhile...heh but it seems like yesterday that we were engaging some ugly little bastards on Madrigal in the 23 Librae system.....of course that planet has been glassed for 8 years now. Damn we gave them hell.

I took a plasma burn to my leg and Francis took a needler shard to his back. We barely survived if it wasn’t for Jason and his un-quenchable thirst for blood and the trunk load of guns and ammo he brought with him, we would have been slaughtered and used for food for those little grunt bastards. Grunts that’s what the boys down in ONI called 'em, though we had other names for 'em 'Bipers' they screeched and ran whenever one of their Leaders died; they went down fast but came at us in the hundreds. Jacob was the first teammate we lost. Some big ass lizard picked him up and stabbed him, some kind of energy weapon. Angela sniped it in the skull but when we brought it back to base camp these punks from the OI (Office of Investigations) came and dragged it away. We argued for awhile but it made no difference it was like I was talking to a damned robot all the guy said was "It’s just my orders sir, it’s just my orders.” The Argo” has returned......but there’s something wrong it’s......ITS ON FIRE!

What the hell is going on?! The Destroyers are mobilizing. The alarms are sounding! I better suit up. (On intercom) "The Covenant are not following “The Argo” I repeat, The Covenant are not following “The Argo" (Back to narrator) Hmm that’s not how the Covenant work, making traps and ambushing us….its not like them at all. “The Argo” is going down to the planet. I better get down there too, see what’s up. God, I’ve never felt so alone in the Universe, my teammates are on either side of the universe and I’m left here to guard this entire planet by myself, The ODST’s (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) are the only people on this planet that I feel can even challenge the Covenant, if those ugly bastards ever show up.

Guess I better check the damage before the Commander gets on my ass. See what was all the ruckus. God before the week ends I bet the Covenant will be here and attacking…….but I’ll be ready…….I’m always ready…….(End Narration)

Opening Scene 1: December 15th, 2536. A Unsc Destroyer “The Argo” is heavily damaged with almost every single cabin of the ship melted open or completely burned off. All hulls have been breached and sealed off with pressure doors. All close quarters 50 mm guns have been melted into the hull, and the MAC gun (Magnetic Acceleration Cannon) is completely useless. It would take a miracle for this ship to ever serve in the UNSC again. Captain Brockenbor just narrowly escaped a Covenant based death when His ship was attacked by 3 Covenant Frigates. Captain Brockenbor was responding to a distress beacon when 3 Covenant Frigates ambushed him, He destroyed two of the frigates and wounded the third but took severe damage and almost melted his nuclear reactor…..twice. The beacon was coming from a small 1 manned Longsword jet fighter. Inside was a woman who had apparently been knocked out and thrown into the ship and set out there for the Covenant ambush. Some medics are rolling her out of the partially melted destroyer. Owen or Spartan-024 is rushing to her.

Owen: Angela? Oh my god! ANGELA! Get outta my way! Angie-Angie are you ok?!

Medic 1: Sir she has massive head trauma, apparently she was hit with the butt of a gun. We’re taking her to the Hospital Wing of the Base. You can see her there.

Owen: Look this is my teammate I’m coming with you…..whether you like it or not!

Medic 1: ...Okay Sir, come with me please.

(Owen follows the Medic to the Hospital Wing B of the Sunring City SWAT Department)

(Owen waits in the hospital at Angela’s side for 3 days straight; he gets a call early in the morning at around 3 am on the 18th )

Medic 2: Sir there’s a General Grant on the phone…..line two Sir.

Owen: Thanks. (Owen hits a button on his Mjolnir armor) Hello?

General Grant: (Over the phone) Is this Spartan-024?

Owen: Yes Sir and is this General Grant?

General Grant: Yes it is. Im calling on behalf of one of your teammates I believe his name was Francis.

Owen: Oh my god! What happened too him?!

General Grant: He has been sent to the planet Troy I believe you’re positioned there.

Owen: Oh god why’d yah have to scare me like that I thought he was MIA or KIA! Yeah I’m positioned here.

General Grant: Good he’ll be arriving on the UNSC Marathon cruiser “Orion” within 48 hours. Good Day 024.

Owen: Good Bye Sir.

(Owen waits in hospital another day before Angela wakes up)

Angela: (opens eyes) O-Owen? W-what are you doing here?

Owen: Oh my god Angie! You’ve been out cold for 4 days now I’m glad you woke up!

Angela: Owen….what happened?

Owen: You were ambushed and set as a decoy for UNSC ships to come rescue you. Though we rescued you the Covenant did a number on the ship. Im glad your awake, Angie.

Angela: Oh god

Owen: (looks down at floor) Im sorry Angie but the important thing is your safe. Francis will be arriving soon.

Angela: Any news on Jason? Last I heard he was on earth receiving a medal.

Owen: No idea, but get some rest Angie I need to get up to Commander Delgrant and give him an update on your condition (kisses Angela on the forehead) See you soon Angie.

End of Scene 1

Opening Scene 2: Owen leaves the hospital and enters a shuttle that will take him to The Halcyon Cruiser “Chimera” He takes a short elevator trip up to the bridge of the ship and debrief Commander Delgrant of Angela-K59’s condition.

Crew Member: SPARTAN ON DECK!

(Deck crew stand at attention)

Owen: At ease. Commander Delgrant I have news about Angela-K59’s condition.

Commander Delgrant: Then spit it out boy!

Owen: Sir yes sir! Her condition is stable and she will be ready to fight again in about a few hours. Is there any information on the Covenant?

Commander Delgrant: Aye, they have completely overlooked planet Troy and have attacked Draco III. It’s been glassed…it’s only a matter of time before they find us and we’re glassed as well.

Owen: Sir, the Covenant are tough but one of our destroyers destroyed two and wounded another of the Covenant ships. They aren’t invincible.

Commander Delgrant: The ships that attacked Eridanus II were 3 times bigger than the Covenant frigates “The Argo” destroyed and “The Argo” itself will never see battle again. I’ve had to put out orders for more ships and I doubt I’m gonna get ‘em.

Owen: Sir…If I may say so the UNSC are pushed as it is and every available ship is out on patrol guarding the major UNSC help planets.

Commander Delgrant: listen up I don’t have all day to talk about my god damned problems, Arianna!?

(A holopanel next to The Main view board lights up and a little holographic figurine stands atop it)

Arianna: You called sir?

Commander Delgrant: Have you finished calibrating the ships fusion core and MAC gun?

Arianna: Aye sir, the fusion rectors are working at 25%, and the MAC gun is calibrated to my liking I can fire at anything I want to. Oh hello Owen I didn’t see you there.

Owen: It’s good to see you too ma’am.(Think to self) I’ve never gotten used to her calling me Owen only my squad members call me that, it just feels strange knowing a member of Higher command calls me by my name

Commander Delgrant: Good news, Arianna have you set up the training room for 024?

Arianna: Yes Sir it’s ready when he is.

Commander Delgrant: Good, 024 follow me.

(Commander Delgrant and Owen-024 use the elevator to get to the training room and Owen doesn’t believe his eyes)

Owen: Sir….what’s going on here?

Commander Delgrant: This is your new suit of armor. Fashioned after an ODST sniper unit, it has multiple sniping modules it has an ODST VISR setting, its linked with your CNI transponder. It’s the most advanced suit of armor to date.

Owen: What’s the occasion? (starts to get into his suit of armor)

Commander Delgrant: (Sighs nd walks to a nearby window staring blankly into space) The Covenant Juggernaut is sweeping through the Universe and we as humans are nearly powerless. All we can do is slow them down and wound them, never able to deliver a knockout punch. We’ve lost nearly10 Colony planets and there’s no denying that we’ll lose plenty more before this war is over.

Owen: Sir. Troy is safe it has two Spartans and 3 super MACs orbiting the planet if Troy is attacked it will be one hell of a fight, and it’s more or less likely that we will come out victorious.

Commander Delgrant: Yeah I’m sure your right.

Arianna: Sir “Gilgamesh” has just entered UNSC controlled space.

Commander Delgrant: Good! I’ll be up in a second. Spartan-024 please follow me.

(Commander Delgrant and Owen take the elevator up to the Observation deck and on the Main view screen is Admiral Stanforth)

Commander Delgrant: (Solutes) Sir its good to see you again.

Admiral Stanforth: Same Commander, now it seems I have some special cargo for you code named S16 maybe you’ve heard of his arrival?

Commander Delgrant: I had heard rumors but I wasn’t quite sure. Did I get the ships I asked for?

Admiral Stanforth: Well the rumors were true and no we have every available ship protecting Major UNSC held planets and Systems.

Commander Delgrant: There are 12 thousand civilians on this planet and you don’t consider it a Major planet?!

Admiral Stanforth: We are sending EVAC ships to take the civilians off the planet, but this planet is not a Major strategic planet like Reach, it's on high alert and being guarded fiercely.

Commander Delgrant: Fine give me my other damn Spartan and be on your way! Sir.

Admiral Stanforth: He’s on a shuttle right now and….you can keep the shuttle its been fitted with 4 close range 50 mm ship to ship guns and has 2 SHIVA’s on board, S16 was working on it when we got into slipspace and didn’t stop until we got to here.

Commander Delgrant: Well good we might need it if we wanna get them both killed against the Covenant! Good bye Admiral! (Shuts view Screen off)

(Over on the Destroyer Gilgamesh)

Admiral Stanforth: That bastards gonna get every soldier he has killed. Lieutenant Moore get this ship back to Reach!

Lieutenant Moore: Sir, Yes Sir!

(The Destroyer Gilgamesh turns around and re-enters Slip Steam space on its course to Reach)

End of Scene 2

Opening Scene 3: In the meantime Spartan-S16 enters the docking bay of the Halcyon Class Cruiser “Chimera” and is greeted by a familiar face

Owen: What took you so long?

Jason: Heh you know me I like to kick ass before I meet up with friends. (grin)

Owen: (Grin breaks out laughing) It’s good to see you again Jay!

Jason: Likewise bro! So what’s new? How’s Angie I was briefed about it before I got off “Gilgamesh”.

Owen: She’s fine she woke up about an hour ago and nothing much is new except for “The Argo” is never gonna fight the Covenant again. Most rebel and pirate factions in the System have been put down arrested or don’t ever come out of hiding. It’s pretty boring around here.

Jason: Heh well it’s pretty much the same with me putting down rebels who think that a Spartan is weak. About a Week ago I was passing through Draco III and….well

Owen: It’s gone….I know. The Covenant are almost unbeatable we only ever win a space battle against them if we outnumber them 15 to 1 and even with those odds we lose more than half of the ships we use against them.

Jason: Yeah it seems impossible but I heard what “the Argo” did, it destroyed 3 Covenant Frigates! It’s a win that the UNSC is talking about, news has already reached Earth about “The Argo’s” victory.

Owen: Do they know it will never serve in the UNSC again?

Jason: No I don’t think they know that.

Owen: Exactly they don’t know because the UNSC-

(Over intercom)

Arianna: Spartans 024 and S16 please report to the observation deck. I repeat Spartans 024 and S16 please report to the observation deck, over.

Owen: Well I guess we can continue our conversation later, lets get up there before the Commander erupts.

(Owen and Jason take the elevator up to the Observation deck of “Chimera” the elevator doors slide open)

Crew Hand: SPARTANS ON DECK!

Owen and Jason: At ease.

Commander Delgrant: ‘bout time you two got up here. We have a problem.

Jason: What kind of problem?

Commander Delgrant: Our slip stream probes have caught something on camera and….well I think you should have a look.

(Main view screen shows a silhouette of a gigantic object of extreme proportions)

Owen: W-what is that?!

Commander Delgrant: (sigh) It’s a Covenant ship. Possibly 6 times the size of any ship we have orbiting planet Troy.

Jason: Oh my god…..how long before it reaches us?

Commander Delgrant: 4 hours (droops his head to the floor and stares un-emotionally at the plastic covered floor).

Lieutenant Jacobson: SIR! Contact we have a slip space disruption 180 kilometers from the starboard bow!

Commander Delgrant: BRACE FOR IMPACT!

(Outside the slip space rupture shows UNSC Marathon Cruiser “Orion”, the Cruiser narrowly avoids collision with "the Chimera" a deep sigh of relief is heard throughout the deck crew and Delgrant exhales slowly)

Commander Delgrant: Get them on the main view screen!

Arianna: Already working on it sir.

(A face of a battle hardened Marine appears on the view screen)

Francis: This is Spartan-F46 can anyone hear me?

Commander Delgrant: Loud and clear F46 what the hell is going on over there!?

Francis: 300 troops on board requesting permission to land on planet Troy to deploy them.

Commander Delgrant: Jesus, scared the hell out of us son. Permission granted…..who’s the Commanding Officer on that ship?

Francis: Sorry about that Sir and I am. Had a bit of a fight with Covenant single-man fighters. We were hit on the star board bow and sent the Captain flying into a metal pole killing him instantly.

Commander Delgrant: Get those troops groundside and find a Captain on the ground and a crew that will take that ship back up here to defend against the Covenant!

Francis: Sir, Yes Sir!

(Main View screen shuts off)

Commander Delgrant: It seems like the entire team is here now I have to tell you two something.

Jason: Sir?

Commander Delgrant: From here on out you and the rest of the Spartans are to be called Fire Team Bravo. Any marines you have with you will be part of your squad. The Covenant will go groundside and kill every man, woman, and child down there and we need you to get them to a rendezvous point so that our shuttles can bring them aboard this ship! Am I understood?

Owen and Jason: Sir, Yes Sir!

Commander Delgrant: Good now get down there!

End of Scene 3

Opening scene 4: Owen and Jason take a shuttle down to planet Troy and meet up with Francis and Angela

Francis: Well, well, well….look who we have here if it isn’t Owen and Jason! Long time no see. Owen: Yeah it’s good to see you too Francis! Okay I have some good news and some bad news.

Angela: Good news first.

Owen: Ok well as of 20 minutes ago we are officially Spartan Squad “Fire Team Bravo” and any marines we have with use at any point of time are part of the Squad.

Francis: Ok….what's the bad news?

Jason: I’ll handle this Owen. It seems that we might have a hell of a lot of company in less than 4 hours.Aall civilians must get out of the System A.S.A.P.

Francis: So…nothing too challenging then?

Owen: Heh yeah nothing too challenging. Ok let’s get to work gather up all the ammunition you can and make a base out of the biggest building in the City. We’re gonna need it.

Francis, Jason, and Angela: Aye Aye Sir!

(The Spartans coordinate a plan to protect all civilians on planet Troy and then they get to work collecting ammo and supplies for a base)

Jason: So…..are we ready?

Owen: We’ll be ready……. We’re always ready.

End of episode 1.