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Border Line, Camp Hesco, New World
As soon as the airship is seen, guards at the barriers yell "Contact! Contact!" Almost all, 278 of the 280 pick up their issued firearms and run to the barriers. Everyone is aiming downsight, some at the men, some awaiting any reinforcements. A staff sergeant and guard section leader yells to RALH Whitney, " Twenty eight men. Two Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers's. Two miniguns. Sixteen have shields on their backs. Gibbs, Charley, Beau, Hubbard. Focus on the the ones in blue. The rest of you (in the squad), aim at the men with the RPGs and the miniguns. If there is conflict, those need to be taken out first."
Two minutes pass as the men continue to walk forwards with 70 guns aimed at all of them. A minute more passes and the Mi-28 whirs to life, waiting for the green light of the rpm limiter to turn on and clear for takeoff. While happening, the Neo-Trinian and South German APCs and IFVs take their positions along the border, with the Jaguar infront of the men advancing men. The IFV and One APC take positions within viewpoint of the advancing men, all keeping their weapons trained at them. The other APC is facing the other direction in case of a flanking maneuver. Soon the Hawk takes off and hovers 30 feet off the ground aiming it's weapons at the men. The pilot looks at the radar and notices 8 large objects on the radar, most 20 miles out. He relays this to command.
When the men are about 10 minutes away from the camp, Rear Admiral Lower Half Whitney yells over a megaphone, "This is a warning to the advancing 28 men. Do not continue or you will be seen as a threat to the lives of the people within this camp and to the nations of Grand Abaco, Neo-Trinity, Ulymein, and Vereinigte Suddeutsche Staaten. If you wish to discuss some sort of treaty or negotiation, stand down at least half of your forces including those with the Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers and the miniguns and put down your shields. If done, we will send a delegate and some guards to discuss a treaty or make an action of diplomacy. If this is done, you will be able to retrieve your gear after the conversation and will go back to your ship. Otherwise leave this area immediately. If you do not do any of these options, you will be confirmed as threats and will be fired upon." He repeats the message twice and awaits the actions of the advancing men.
OOC: Happy page 6
Ulymein and Federation of clones
Coincidence
The Troopers look around in confusion, not understanding the language. One Senate Commando looks at their commander "Sir, is that... English?" the clone says. "Yes, I believe it is. They aren't UNSC though. Maybe Innies?" the Commander says back to the commando. He then activates his wrist comm and says "Zek, Fei, I need you two to pull your squads back to the LZ. That's what they want." The two mentioned clone sergeants hesitate for a moment before ordering the withdrawal, soon leaving only the 8 Senate Commandos near the camp. The commander yells at the camp "The men are pulling back." he then tells the commandos to keep their weapons down with a hand motion.
Grand Abaco and Ulymein
It had been a while since the attack and the meeting with Osiris. Eliezer decides to take an adventure in the woods and possibly find some answers concerning the recent attack by the "furry zombies." As he has collected his supplies. He leaves his shield in his house with Abbie in a secret box under the flooring of the house. Eliezer is almost at a hidden passage through a section of the wall. Karolina jumps out and scares Eliezer.
"Eliezer!?"
"Shhhhh!" Eliezer motions for Karolina to be quiet, "What the heck are you doing here?"
Karolina, "I saw you looking suspicious around your house. I was going to ask you about some dreams I've been having...but I guess your busy?"
Eliezer sighs. Karolina is still a young girl not really fully aware of her full potential yet, "Tell me on the way. Unless you don't wanna go because it's getting a bit dark right now."
"Into the woods?" Karolina seems a bit nervous
"If you don't want to then don't. But the woods are the best at night."
Karolina jumps up in excitement, "Okay! I'll go!"
Eliezer puts a hand over her mouth, "Shut up! Henry won't be happy about me sneaking out every night."
He removes his hand and Karolina nods. Eliezer hands her a knife and tosses her a bag of bread and dried meat.
"Keep the knife hidden. Only use it when your life depends on it."
Eliezer lifts a loose piece of wood and it reveals a hole made through the wall. Enough for Eliezer and Karolina to fit through. Karolina is wearing a brown leather jacket and some light blue jeans. Karolina's mother was killed by Radical Technocratic militants. Karolina had visions of a supernova explosion. Without Karolina's knowledge of the supernova, many more people could have died. Karolina still didn't know much about her potential but Eliezer was trying to help her find her potential.
As the young 14-year-old Karolina saw the dark woods. She began to regret her decision. She thought of running back but Eliezer seemed to notice the young girl's intention so he spoke up.
"You try running away now. I will have you clean chicken dung all next week. I asked you if you didn't want to go. You went with me."
Chicken dung...yuck. Probably the worst job anyone could do. Karolina gives up on running off so she continues walking with Eliezer.
Karolina begins freaking out because the woods are so dark. Its night currently but back at the settlement there are a bunch of lights. Here there is nothing. "How can we see through this?"
Eliezer smiles and helps Karolina forward. Eventually, Karolina notices a light. Then more floating lights.
Karolina, "They start appearing once we get to a point deep in the woods?"
Eliezer nods, "Also I can see better through the woods. My vision is better. You know why."
Karolina nods, "The serum?"
Eliezer nods, "Anyway. Let's continue walking. Now, what were your dreams?"
"I had a dream of war. People killing each other with anything. Artillery, guns, missiles, ships, the list could go on. Think it could mean here on this...uh....new world?"
Eliezer, "Maybe. Or it could mean something back on Abbaddon. Anyway, I don't think we are going to get into wars anytime soon. Ammunition is important right now. Any other dreams?"
Karolina swats at a firefly, "Erm...oh I had a dream of a figure made of bones...a dragon. Stomping everything in its path."
Eliezer stops, "Uhh...is that it?"
Karolina nods. "Yeah."
Eliezer, "Uh...that's interesting. Umm...lets keep going don't you think?"
Karolina follows Eliezer as he begins walking again.
Border Line, Camp Hesco, New World
"They're having the men pulling back?" Says one guard. "Thank the lord" injects another. Soon the high command was negotiation between themselves before deciding that Hubbard, Oliver, and Finley Persely, a retired Special Operations Mobile Task Force negotiator would go ahead. As they were prepped, Whitney stood on top of the Jaguar and gave the signal to stop aiming. Still, all those in view either were still hold their firearms, or had disappeared behind the wall, with most not paying attention anymore. The 3 negotiators line up and are given a pistol. Their C27s are taken and are put next to a H-barrier. They are followed by a group of 8 guards around them. 4 with the MX, 4 with C-27s. They walk out in front of the gate and await the next actions of the men.
Anticipation
The commander speaks on internal comms "Everyone, make sure your video and audio recordings are on, and for gods sake don't do anything overtly hostile, understood?" he is met with a chorus of 'yessirs' from the commandos. "Sir, do you think they're insurrectionists? If so we have to rep-" one says before he gets cut off by the commander "We deal with that later, and everyone remain on internal comms, I'll speak to them. Keep your weapons down and on stun, let them come to us." he then switches to the command frequency and says "Contact soon, command. If you hear anything funny from the broadcast, don't hesitate in sending in the big guns." the commander hears Mapper chuckle before he responds "Let's hope it doesn't come to that. Try and keep talks peaceful if possible." The group of Commandos stay where they are, waiting for the people to approach them.
As they walk. Karolina asks a question, "Why exactly are we here?"
Eliezer pushes away some bush, "Trying to find the local native tribe around here. See if the camp is still standing. Those 'zombies' could have attacked them."
As Karolina is about to respond. A weird red colored star-shaped fruit lands on her head.
Karolina, "Huh?"
Eliezer lifts up the fruit. "I've seen one of these before. When I was in the native camp." Eliezer grabs a bottle of water and pours a bit on the fruit to wash off the dirt and stuff. "Try it."
Karolina grabs the fruit and takes a bite out of it. Its sweet and the skin of it is a bit fuzzy. Suddenly it turns a bit sour but still good. Karolina takes another bite, "Its good." She muffled with the fruit in her mouth.
Eliezer smiles. He lets Karolina eat the fruit along the way.
Karolina, "Can I ask you something?"
Eliezer looks behind him. "Yeah?"
Karolina swallows a chunk of fruit, "Is it true you were trained by a Kopmakian who had knowledge on...uh what was it called-oh arcane!"
Eliezer pushes away some brush to reveal a sparkling lake, "Yeah. Me and Beth called him Sensei. He trained us when we were young. But when Frost was in power. I left to Abbaddon and Sensei retrained me this time into the arcane arts. I couldn't persuade him but a former friend of his did. You know Empress Sera?"
Karolina nods as she swallows the last bit of fruit, "Yeah? What about her?" Eliezer picks up a rock from the floor and throws it at the lake as it skips a bit then is swallowed by the waters.
"She is an arcane master. She managed to persuade Sensei so I could get trained. Then I learned the truth about my parents from him. But I forgave him in the end. Anyway, why exactly did you ask me this?"
Karolina breathes heavily then responds, "Can you teach me the arcane? Could I be your apprentice?"
Eliezer gives himself a mental slap. Why had he not accepted Karolina as his apprentice a long time ago...she had so much potential. Eliezer suddenly remembers that nothing has been working for the time he has been on Dream World. And also he has no idea how to teach an apprentice.
Eliezer, "Erm...lately I haven't been able to manipulate any magic. Sorry, Karolina. Don't think I can train you. There is more than just arcane arts like fishing and collecting resources."
Karolina frowns, "Well you can teach me other things besides the arcane! Like being a great fighter! Maybe helping me learn my abilities? Please! I really want to be an apprentice."
Eliezer sighs, "Its not easy. Lemme tell you. You really want me to train you?"
Karolina begins hopping excitedly, "So yes!? I want to be a great warrior like you!"
Eliezer sighs, "Are you willing to?"
Karolina, "Yes!"
Eliezer sighs, "Maybe this is the start of something new. Fine, I'll accept you ask my apprentice. But don't make any backsies. You promise to be my apprentice?:
Karolina, "Absolutely."
Eliezer, "Good."
Border Line, Camp Hesco, New World
The 8 guards start walking with the 3 negotiators. All the negotiators put the pistols into their hidden holsters. The 4 closest continue to carry their C-27s but the last 4 sling their MXs upon their backs. They all walk up to the commandos. The leading man, with a patch of Grand Abaco's flag on the arm, is F. Persely. The former negotiator holds out his hand and says, "Sorry for the harsh response, the last few days have not been the kindest. Welcome to Camp Hesco. A current home to the lost and stranded people of Earth. Might I ask whom you may be?"
Center, Camp Hesco, New World
The Neo-Trinitans are all back at the command tent, after the scare, ready to make any communications needed.
First Impressions
The camps envoy is met with silence as the clones speak on their internal comms “Did he say earth? They’re innies I bet you.” one commando says, and another one is about to respond when the commander cuts them off with a harsh “Clear comms.” the commander then says out-loud “I am SC-5295, although my brothers call me Del. My men and I have been sent here to make official contact with your camp.”
Just outside of Camp Hesco, New World
Persely puts his arm down. "Hello SC-5295. May I call you Del?" He pauses, looking at the gear and weapons contemplating. He wakes himself from this state and says "Once again I'm sorry for the unwelcoming greeting. I hope we can get past that." He pauses again and resumes, "I'm also guessing that was your ship and your men that we spotted yesterday. Your men have laser guns. Correct?" One of the guards whispers to another and is barely audible, "Laser guns? Damn, how advanced are they? We must seem like Lucayans to the Manorsecans." The other scoffs, "Yeah sure. But Hansdeltania would love to get a hold of this tech. No telling how much we could advance ourselves, the world with these types of machines. And who knows what else they have. And maybe Hetairaea could get some better tech for when we are on our break-of-duty." He winks and returns facing the men in front. Behind them the Mi-28 Hawk lands but the engines are kept on, in case of anything. Ahead of the Hawk, the Neo-Trinityan Stryker reequips the turret to a sonic weapon. Others in the distance get up from the barriers and reposition themselves around the base. Few go under the Safan and have a quick lunch or stress eat. But most at the greeting party were tense and anticipating the worst.
“Del is fine. You’d be correct in assuming that ship you saw was ours. And you’re partially right about our weapons, we call them Blasters but simply enough, yes they are lasers.” Del says before pausing “You said you are from Earth, correct?”
Just Outside of Camp Hesco, New World
Persely pauses, then says slowly,"Yes, we ar.... Wait, how do you know English in the first place? And why would you question us about being from Earth?" He turns around to the two other diplomats behind him and sternly whispers, "Why would we expect people from another world, or universe to know English? How would they even understand us?" He turns back again, "Sorry, some issues have come up." He pauses again, "Who do you work for? I'm guessing not from Earth.... or our Earth?"
Del says "I am a Senate Commando for the Federation of Clones. I have been sent here to make contact with your camp." he then switches to internal comms and contacts Mapper "Sir, I believe it may be best for you to speak to them via holo." Mapper thinks for a moment before agreeing. Del slowly takes the projector from his belt and puts it on the ground in front of him. Suddenly there is a life sized Hologram of Mapper infront of the camps party. "Hello. I am CC-59521, although I prefer Mapper. I am the commander of the FCS Headway and the clone contingent operating on this world."
"Senate Commando? Federation of Clones?" He pauses and whispers under his breath, "I must be dreaming..... This can't be real. This is absurd." He watches as Del does this, "Sir, I....." The life sized hologram appears in front of him. In utter confusions he slips and falls on his back. One of the guards in the back passout after seeing the hologram. While on the ground, Persely stutters, "h.....how is that possible? T...to make a hologram? And life sized?" He listens as Mapper speaks while two other guards carry the passed out guard back to the camp. "FCS Headway? Clone contingent? I'm sorry, Mapper for such an.... interesting greeting. Earth's technologies have barely mastered simple holographics." He gets up, wiping away dirt and stops, "Sorry, I how rude of me, I must introduce myself, I am Finley Persely, a lead Special Agent, of the Republic of Grand Abaco, and a representative of Grand Abaco to the Democratic Alliance of National Governments, or DANG, a leading alliance on Earth. My colleagues and I have been sent by the stranded citizens of Grand Abaco, South Germany, Neo-Trinity, and Ulymein to make contact with you and try to establish diplomatic ties."
Diplomacy
Mapper speaks after a moment "Well, conveniently I have sent the Commandos before you to begin this process of diplomacy. Currently the only thing I wish for is an agreement on a non-aggression pact, but before we discuss anything of that matter, I have to ask, have you ever head of the U.N.S.C?"
"No." He looks around at his men and they all shake their heads, "No we have not. What is the U.N.S.C? Why do you ask about them? Are you seeking them out?" He says this and looks up to the Mi-28 flying overhead, passing their position to investigate the large radar signatures.
13 miles away, on the S.M.S Otto Heinstaz "Can we get a status report? What's happening out there?"
"Sir, it seems like the negotiations are happening. At least that's what is being relayed over comms."
"Ok, just in case, prepare all weapon systems, get the gun on one of those large signatures." The subordinate picks one without a walker, but the Captain states, "The one next to that one. It has a larger signature, so it's likely a more armed vessel. And keep in contact with Hesco. If we lose comms, do not be afraid to fire, but only at my command." The man says "Sir yessir."
Confirmation
Mapper sighs before saying "This complicates things. The U.N.S.C, the United Nations Space Command, is the main military branch of earth and her government. I was ho-" he suddenly stops speaking and looks away, then looks back and speaks "Please recall your air vehicle. My boys are already jumpy."
"United Nations? Space Command? The United Nations were formed after the Circum-Pacific War in 1948, they disbanded in the 1960's. Since then, there has been no main government unless your talking about DAIN and Hansdeltania. Yessir." Persely then states to the multi-link radio upon his shoulder, "Hawk 1. Turn around that is an order." Soon the helicopter turns around headed back to camp. He continues, "They should be heading back. Now why are you making up things about a planet I'm guessing is a universe away from yours?"
Mapper mumbles "Are they innies that have just willfully forgotten the UNSC? I wasn't trained for this" before he looks up and says "Well, there is a UNSC where I come from, housed in Sol. In this solar system there are the planets of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Does that sound familiar to you?"
"Yes, they are. That's the layout of our Solar System. Although I don't know if we've officially named it anything other than the 'Solar System'. But still there is no UNSC on... I guess my, "He looks at his men, "Our Earth." "This is a case where we both have ties to Earth but they aren't the same earth. A parallel universe theory." interjects Oliver. Persely scowls at her, then he reaches into his back pocket and slowly raises a folded piece of laminated paper. He opens it and shows Del the world map and points at Grand Abaco, "Here, this is where I'm from. And no UNSC controlling Earth. Now is any of that familiar to you in any way? Continents? Countries? Capital Cities?" The map is a political map, showing all countries in the world and their capital cities." You may take it, we have plenty."
Del takes the map and holds it in a way that his recorder can see it. Once that is done Mapper checks the video feed and says "Everything is wrong about that map. Africa is gone, so is North and South America. Europe has differences although Asia seems somewhat normal." he then mutters "ONI would have a field day with these guys, provided the spooks didn't kill them first." Mapper then speaks again "Well something is different, evidently, although I don't think that matters much in this current situation. If we can agree on a non aggression pact, that would be all the Federation is looking for at this moment." he thinks for a moment before continuing "Assuming you have the same biology as us, we can test any fauna you find to see if its edible, we have a dedicated lab for such things" he mumbles "Well...not exactly meant for it but it does its job."
Karolina stumbles as the ground gets a bit more rough. She has already tripped several times due to the thick forest bed beneath her. Her foot has gotten trapped in brambles and brush. Eliezer eventually notices movement and sees an elf riding one of the weird horse creatures.
"We are here." He whispers and makes signs for Karolina to remain quiet. Eliezer and Karolina are at the top of a rocky moss-covered ledge looking down at the Elven camp. Everything seems to be fine. Which confuses Eliezer. The beasts didn't attack the elves...but only the settlement. Eliezer begins to believe that they were attacked because him and the others back at the settlement are foreign creatures. As Eliezer gets up he trips over the ledge and falls below. Karolina gives out a shriek. The other elves are alerted and surround Eliezer. However, some of them begin exchanging words and lower their weapons.
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Eliezer and Karolina begin walking back to the settlement. They had spent a bit of time in the Elven camp. Karolina saw the camp was filled with joy. She played around with some of the little elves as Eliezer attempted to communicate with the chief of the tribe here.
*Sera turns off the telecom briefcase, she has been noticing the very distant encounter between these new arrivals and the camp she left from atop the hill she settled down on for a moment. she picks up the panel containing Cy and slips him into her pocket*
Sera: "Looks like they are too preoccupied with whats happening, so we shall try our luck with this other faction that just settled down instead. Hopefully they will have some better sense with non-human encounters."
Arcalon Cy: "A disappointing result. Standing by for further surveillance."
*she decides to keep a hold of the briefcase just in case she decides to use it at a later time. she then begins to make her way over, taking more of a leisurely stroll instead of being quiet about it, there really was no need to be at this rate...*
New Encounter
Fex, one of the Senate Commandos currently listening to the commander and camp representative drone on and on in a language he cannot understand, instead keeps his head on a swivel, looking around the area. As he watches the empty fields, he quickly looks over an approaching humanoid, before snapping back to where he saw them and zooming in. He says over internal comms "Uh, Del? Something is approaching us, bearing 170. Looks humanoid, Sir." Del, grateful for the distraction, turns towards where Fex said, as do 3 other commandos. Del thinks for a moment before saying "Fex, Stock. I want you two to greet the new comer. Remain peaceful unless absolutely necessary, understood?" the two troopers respond with "Understood, sir." before breaking off from the group and walking towards the new person.
*after a short while of walking, Sera eventually catches sight of the two troopers that approach. she slows down a little and analyses them. from what she could tell, they were a lot less hostile compared to when the first faction spotted her. she stops and raises a hand, like a casual hello gesture*
Sera: "Ah. Please tell me I found someone who is a lot more welcoming than the last group I encountered."
The two troopers look at each other before they look at Sera "Hey, Stock, someone who can speak something we understand, A rare commodity in this world appe-" Stock elbows Fex before he can finish his sentence, then he says "Hello, I am Fex, and this" he gestures at Stock with his head "is Stock. Pleasure to meet you." as they come to a stop in front of Sera.
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