Colony of the Crimson Flame

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Prologue

Pheonix reached for his mug of coffee as he inspected the holographic map in front of him. The warm liquid slid down his throat, still rough from all the commands he had been giving. His watch read 1:34 AM but now was not the time to rest, not until he had complete confidence in his course of action.

Seventy-six hundred hours ago, Pheonix and a group of less than two-hundred unequipped UNSC soldiers had stormed the phoenix-class colony ship, the Crimson Fall. The battle had been a complete success, with only six casualties. Since then, the Crimson Fall had remained in orbit of the planet Harmony and Pheonix had earned his name. Time was running out, though. Within just a few hours, the United Nations Space Command would arrive with a force large enough to obliterate the ill-equipped ship, and the entire crew with it. They didn’t take kind to rebels.

Pheonix tapped a green button on his chair and spoke, “Captain Qwerty, what is your situation.”

After a short pause, the small room came alive with Qwerty’s response. His voice was younger than Pheonix’s, but far more warn from use. “My Lord. Engines are running dark. Our slipspace drive is fully charged and waiting for your command. MAC at 50% firing capacity. All other weapons are offline, but fully functional. Sir, if I may, you picked one badass ship.”

A grin ran across Pheonix’s face for the first time since the operation began. “Thank you, Captain. I’ll contact you again when we’re ready to jump.”

“Acknowledged.”

A white flash appeared in the bottom left of Lord Pheonix’s screen and a video feed exploded onto the screen. A man in a sharp olive-green outfit stood in front of Pheonix, staring through the screen. Everything about the man was clean and exact. “Major Rotaretilbo?” The major gave a crisp salute in response. “At ease soldier. What is it?”

“Sir, we’ve just intercepted a message from UNSC high command to Harmony. A fleet is expected to arrive in less than three hours. It consists of three Mako-class cruisers.”

Pheonix’s grin disappeared. “Right. Ready your troops for ship-to-ship combat.”

“Sir. With all due respect, we’re completely outgunned. We don’t stand a chance. I sugg...”

“I’m well aware of our situation, Major. We still need to be prepared for a fight, just not here.”

“Sir?”

“Major, I have given you an order and I expect you to follow it.”

“Right away. Sorry sir.”

The video feed blinked off and the screen was once again filled with a grid of stars and planets. The major’s voice sounded over the intercom and the sound of rushing marine’s could be heard outside of Pheonix’s door. He didn’t like not telling his soldiers what they were up against, but the truth was that not even he knew what awaited them. Three hours was not enough time to sit around and guess at the possible results of his plan though, now was a time to act.

Pheonix pressed the green button on his seat once more. “Captain, let’s jump.”

“Sir, yes sir!”

Three screens materialized in front of Pheonix, depicting the planet and stars around him. Within seconds, the planet disappeared and all three screens turned black. They were in slipspace, headed to an area unknown to man, with a ship stolen from the UNSC, to possibly face the biggest threat anyone in this crew had ever seen. But Pheonix wasn’t worried.

He always had a plan.


Table of Contents
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III

Meh...

Nocbl2 wrote:Meh...

Meh?
BS.
Civ, i like it, keep it up.
^_^

I like it, but I may be a little biased

Nice Civ

cant wait for Chapter 2

Teehee. I like it.

Where am I?

i hope your useing everyone

Well, I liked the story, but since I'm not in it, I'll have to give it a -7/10.

My review could change though if I'm in it.

PiEman, you'll actually be a major role...

Just not in the prologue.

Then I give it a "Not going to rate until first chapter/10".

PiEman wrote:Then I give it a "Not going to rate until first chapter/10".

I didn't plan to put you in until chapter 2... and your importance won't come around until a ways in. Unlike my other stories, I somewhat thought this through.

CivBase wrote:

PiEman wrote:Then I give it a "Not going to rate until first chapter/10".

I didn't plan to put you in until chapter 2... and your importance won't come around until a ways in. Unlike my other stories, I somewhat thought this through.

Not going to rate until chapter 2 then.

Looks good though.

PiEman wrote:

CivBase wrote:

PiEman wrote:Then I give it a "Not going to rate until first chapter/10".

I didn't plan to put you in until chapter 2... and your importance won't come around until a ways in. Unlike my other stories, I somewhat thought this through.

Not going to rate until chapter 2 then.

Looks good though.

One more problem...

You're going to hate chapter 2

CivBase wrote:

PiEman wrote:

CivBase wrote:

PiEman wrote:Then I give it a "Not going to rate until first chapter/10".

I didn't plan to put you in until chapter 2... and your importance won't come around until a ways in. Unlike my other stories, I somewhat thought this through.

Not going to rate until chapter 2 then.

Looks good though.

One more problem...

You're going to hate chapter 2

In that case.
5/10

You're not even in my slightly CF based story anyway.

I like it. Are you going to include me?

I just hope I get to snap and dismember someone.

Note: Rot wants to be a psycho...

So far I've drawn up a rough character list for my own reference. I can't fit everyone from the forums into the story... most of you are grunts as it is, but I'll try to include those who ask somewhere in it.

yay!

I better be in it. I'm a vital part of these forums. Without me all of you would be without your pr0nz and bestiality pics!

He can only put in so many people guys

I can only go in so far but I push the limits. Viagra helps me, go get the story to take a few.

Chapter I
“Exiting slipspace in five... four... three... two... one...”

Captain Qwerty winced, half expecting the Crimson Fall to be welcomed with heavy missile fire. Instead, just the dead-silence of space. The large, metal screens rose up in front of him to reveal a spectacular showcase of stars, completed by a stunning blue-green planet. “Lieutenant Justin, scan the planet for activity. Lieutenant Vigil, open a COM link with Lord Pheonix.”

The door slid open behind Qwerty and a familiar voice echoed throughout the bridge. “No need. I’m already here.”

At once, every crew member in the bridge stood, wheeled about, and saluted. “My Lord!” exclaimed Qwerty, “You were right, there is indeed a planet here. We’re currently searching for...”

A beep sounded from Justin’s computer. “Captain, scans show one Covenant stealth corvette on the other side of the planet. It doesn’t seem to have spotted us yet.”

Qwerty swallowed. “Divert all excess power to the MAC gun. Lord? Shall we engage, or retreat?” Sweat dripped down his eyebrows. “Sir, engage or retreat?” Still no answer. “Engage or retreat!?” After a suitable pause, Qwerty took matters into his own hands. “Ensign Nate, pull us around to...”

Lord Pheonix burst out in the middle of Qwerty’s sentence. “Engage. Pull us around the dark side of that moon. It’s not the best hiding spot, but it will give us a much better shot so long as they’re not looking for us.”

Qwerty stuttered, but then straightened and turned to Nate. “You heard him. Set a course along the dark side of the moon.”

“Already done, Captain.” Qwerty nodded in response. Despite the ensign’s lower rank, he was an extraordinary pilot, be it a colony ship or a drop ship.

“Lieutenant Krazy, I want a firing solution for our MAC the second we get in range. We want to hit these bastards before they have a chance to report.”

Justin called out from his side of the ship, “Entering firing range in thirty seconds... twenty...”

Lieutenant Krazy yelled out, “Archer missiles prepped and ready to fire.”

“Ten... nine... eight...”

Qwerty glanced at the figure on the screen in front of him that represented the enemy ship. It still hadn’t moved. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out a pencil and began fidgeting with it.

“Three... two... one...”

“They’ve spotted us,” said Vigil.

“Target acquired!” called Krazy.

“You may fire when ready.”

“Firing!”

Qwerty held his breath as the ship shuttered. All eyes were on the main screen towering at the front of the bridge, a video of the Covenant stealth ship. The pencil twirled around in Qwerty's hand faster and faster. The shields on the small ship shimmered to life with a golden glow and flickered.

“A hit!” cried Justin.

“Their shields are failing,” reported Krazy.

Qwerty faced Krazy. “Fire a barrage of archer missiles and divert power from the engines to the MAC.”

The lieutenant turned back around to his computer and a group of archer missiles sailed out the side of the Crimson Fall. Draining the engines of their power was a risky move, but Qwerty was confident that they wouldn’t need them. Still, the pencil in his hand began to hurt as he pressed it harder and harder against his fingers with each twist. He turned back to the screen in time to see seven missiles make successful contact.

“Enemy shields have dropped.”

A small blue light began to glow around the front of the ship. “They’re retreating into slipspace!” called Justin.

Qwerty frowned. “Fire the MAC again!” A light streaked across the screen and was gone. Qwerty gazed at the blue light as it faded and disappeared. His pencil snapped in two within his hand. "Lieutenant Justin, report."

“Reading a significant drop in power levels from the Covenant ship. I think we got ‘em.”

“Good,” commented Pheonix from behind. Qwerty almost jumped out of his skin. He had forgotten Lord Pheonix was still on deck. “Finish it off.”

Qwerty wheeled about and responded, “Yes, Lord.” With that, Pheonix turned around and walked back through the door he entered through. Qwerty looked back at the screen and sighed. This was his least favorite part of space battles...

Cleanup.

Chapter II

Lookin' good Civ.

Indeed it does.

>.>
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I'm in it right?