Cyberpunk: Spartan Walker

The slight clang of metal alerted every Spartan in the room. When the side door creaked and was gradually pushed open, some of them drew their pistols at lightning speed, while others pointed their rifles at the door.

Tommy stood in the doorway with Rebecca holding a rifle.

Hey, I thought we were in the same group! Rebecca shouted dissatisfied.

Tommy reached up and pressed the muzzle of her gun. Don't be ridiculous, Beca. He looked at the Master Chief, What do you want to discuss, John? I called them all.

John nodded and lowered his gun, as did the other Spartans. Come in, guys.

As he holstered the weapon, his hand brushed against the storage slot at his waist where Dr. Halsey's data chip lay. He had not yet decided which one to give to MI. Is he going to sacrifice Sergeant Johnson to save billions of potentially Flood-infected people? Does this really make sense? He had every reason to believe that the Flood was destroyed with the destruction of Halo - but what if he was wrong?

Tommy and Rebecca stepped into the machine bay - followed by a stream of Phase III Spartans, their heavy footsteps echoing in the empty room.

I called everyone together to discuss tactical options. John told them.

The communication channel was opened, and Dr. Halsey's voice came out: Master Chief?

Yes, doctor.

I want Kelly to report to Medical Bay Four, she said. She needs one last injection of corticosteroids, and I also need her assistance with something else.

John nodded towards Kelly.

Kelly stood up slowly, sighed, and walked towards the door. I'll be right back. She said, popping out an index finger on her right hand and tapping them in the air, I'm not here, so don't make plans to overthrow the Star Alliance Empire.

When Kelly passed by the noble team, Jun patted her on the shoulder and said with a chuckle: Don't worry, you will definitely have a share in defeating them.

We agreed, Jun. Kelly's figure disappeared from the door.

She's off, doctor, the Master Chief reported.

The communication channel shut down with a snap.

The Master Chief turned to the Spartans who were standing in their respective positions and said: Let's go over what we know and see if we missed anything - exploit the loopholes in the enemy's plan as much as possible. He opened the tablet. , a star map shimmers on the screen.

The Covenant has set off for Earth. He told them. They are gathering their forces into a fighting position, and then preparing to jump to the solar system.

What happens next? Fred asked.

If we get to Earth first, Linda replied, our fleet will wait for them to arrive, and then, she clicked the bolt of her rifle back, they will see a fierce battle. welcome ceremony.

But what are the chances of our troops winning? asked George, the larger of the Spartans. There was no trace of fear in his words, and what he said was just calm and objective reasoning. You have all read Cortana's report. The Covenant will send hundreds of warships. In my opinion, our fleet, even the magnetic accelerator cannons stationed in Earth orbit, cannot withstand such a powerful force.

Yes, the Master Chief said calmly, We can't win, but we will try to win. The Covenant will eventually capture a magnetic accelerator cannon in orbit, tear apart our defenses from there, and descend to the surface of the Earth. Then destroy the generators on the ground, just like on Reach.”

Several Phase II Spartans and members of the Noble Squad who had fully experienced the fall of Reach were silent. The painful and piercing wounds were torn open again before they began to heal. Only superhuman will can support them to continue walking.

Rebecca tightened her grip on the rifle. So we're going to watch another battle in space? she said through gritted teeth, and the Spartans lowered their heads to look at her. Her fists shook as she tried to control her anger. We have to find a way to get ahead of those beasts - we can win on the ground. Hell, I'm even willing to risk fighting them hand-to-hand. The dead comrades must not be sacrificed in vain. As long as they don't float around in the vacuum , watching our own people on the ground being slaughtered, no matter what we do.”

Rebecca was in high spirits now. Despite the recruit's abrasive personality, the Chief admired her performance in combat. She doesn't panic, has excellent skills, and good luck. The fact that she can escape the halo is the best proof.

Daisy crossed her arms and cast an appreciative look at Rebecca. I agree. As long as I'm on the ground, I can tear all the Covenant troops into pieces.

Carter shook his head. The Covenant is not that stupid. After their fleet defeats us, it will burn the earth to glass. He paused, Together with the ground troops they sent.

What about our original mission? Linda asked from a different angle, Looking for the Covenant's home base.

Our top priority is to alert Earth, Tommy replied. General Whitcomb will insist on this and he has the authority to cancel your original mission. He is the biggest here.

And there's no battlefield between here and Earth where we can fight them, Rebecca said. She unclenched her fists and stared down at the deck. Some days, she whispered, I really hate this war.

Tommy opened his mouth, but said nothing. He put his hand on Rebecca's frail shoulder and said softly: I'm sorry, Becca, you shouldn't have to go through this.

At this time, Lijia took a step forward and came to the Master Chief. Her eyes fell on the star map on the tablet. There is a battlefield for a showdown. Her voice was extremely cold and filled with indescribable determination. She picked up the tablet and tapped a dot on the map. The Unyielding Priest.

Yes, the 'Unyielding Priest'. According to Cortana, it is a command and control center, a mobile space platform, where the Covenant fleet will meet before the final jump to Earth. The Master Chief introduced to everyone.

Lika is right, this is the ground battlefield we want. Tommy pointed at the points on the star map and said, The Unyielding Priest.

Fred suggested: We can drive a small spaceship to jump out of the slip space and enter.

Do what we Spartans do best, Anton said, infiltrate, kill, and blow them to pieces!

Count me in, I can help too! Rebecca shouted, shaking her fist.