Post by EmperorMyric on Dec 17, 2017 13:29:41 GMT
Tau Volaris Surface: 2 Hours After Space Superiority Attained
Eric Rane braced as the drop pod hit the surface, the impact jolting his body but his armour and the pods own inertial dampeners stopped the worst of it. The pods doors blew their bolts and the dust and wind of Tau Volaris swept in to meet them, the squad moved out instantly to secure the position and Eric in his gold commanders armour and red flapping cloak also moved out.
The dropzone was clear, however. Defences were already being erected by the Unions engineer corps alongside Templar sappers, nanite swarms moving about the place excavating trenches, constructing bunkers, and making redoubts. The perimeter was secure with Union and Templar troopers with every so often a Nex golem positioned on the line. Weapon drop pods were also scattered about the wastes in front of the defences, operating heavy weapons to slow and destroy attackers.
Eric looked up to the source of the ever present humming noise which dominated the drop site. The massive crystal hung in the sky, a Pyrope, Nex colossi. Above it hundreds of drop pods could be seen descending from multiple races, the tormented skies above the site somewhat open as the Colossi used it vast power to stabilise the air around the site leaving for somewhat safe passage. Occasional missiles or AA fire would erupt from the surrounding area only to be silenced by Rapier hover squadrons or Nex hunter killer teams.
Eric made his way to the command bunker, still somewhat makeshift and lacking the proper equipment the basic holo table managed to give him an overview of the surrounding area and plans. His forces were the main Union attack force, tasking with clearing the lower west of the planets cities and then make his way up to link for the main assault on Tau Sucundus. Meanwhile another veteran force commanded by Captain Ramiel and Captain Granger would deploy alongside their allies of the EPA to help attack the Paradox forces of Tau Profundus. Alongside this multiple stealth teams had been inserted all over the planet, covertly destroying key enemy installations, the evidence of this was already clear.
“The defensive bastion to the north of us sir has been destroyed, Efrit seems to be the culprits and have sent us a message saying all that’s left is for us boys to clear it up” Came the report from one of the command staff watching as Eric had been looking at the destroyed position on the holo map.
“It seems Seth couldn’t resist getting first blood” Eric replied.
“Indeed sir, they used atomic munitions, I recommend full hazard gear if we are to attack, I also recommend we send a force to secure the location. Before the enemy decide to retake it” The sergeant said laying out some holo reports on enemy strengths and possible units for the attack.
“I agree. Get a tank platoon, a recce platoon and 3 mechanised platoons and move in. I leave this to you” Eric nodded to the man who saluted.
“It will be done commander” He left the bunker quickly and Eric was left alone once more. The holo map displayed more Union elements dropping in along with a Templar bulk lander making its descent. With all likelihood the Templar and Nex commanders would be here soon, along with some of the other races. He also watched as another 2 Pyropes started to descend, their bulks making their way through the cloud cover to expand the stable drop zone, one seemed to take a hit from a long range AO cannon but the round merely tore a chunk from the slab like crystal and it kept descending ignoring the light damage.
“This is Commander Eric Rane to fleet ops. Door is open, start bringing down the rest”
And so it had begun.
Eric Rane braced as the drop pod hit the surface, the impact jolting his body but his armour and the pods own inertial dampeners stopped the worst of it. The pods doors blew their bolts and the dust and wind of Tau Volaris swept in to meet them, the squad moved out instantly to secure the position and Eric in his gold commanders armour and red flapping cloak also moved out.
The dropzone was clear, however. Defences were already being erected by the Unions engineer corps alongside Templar sappers, nanite swarms moving about the place excavating trenches, constructing bunkers, and making redoubts. The perimeter was secure with Union and Templar troopers with every so often a Nex golem positioned on the line. Weapon drop pods were also scattered about the wastes in front of the defences, operating heavy weapons to slow and destroy attackers.
Eric looked up to the source of the ever present humming noise which dominated the drop site. The massive crystal hung in the sky, a Pyrope, Nex colossi. Above it hundreds of drop pods could be seen descending from multiple races, the tormented skies above the site somewhat open as the Colossi used it vast power to stabilise the air around the site leaving for somewhat safe passage. Occasional missiles or AA fire would erupt from the surrounding area only to be silenced by Rapier hover squadrons or Nex hunter killer teams.
Eric made his way to the command bunker, still somewhat makeshift and lacking the proper equipment the basic holo table managed to give him an overview of the surrounding area and plans. His forces were the main Union attack force, tasking with clearing the lower west of the planets cities and then make his way up to link for the main assault on Tau Sucundus. Meanwhile another veteran force commanded by Captain Ramiel and Captain Granger would deploy alongside their allies of the EPA to help attack the Paradox forces of Tau Profundus. Alongside this multiple stealth teams had been inserted all over the planet, covertly destroying key enemy installations, the evidence of this was already clear.
“The defensive bastion to the north of us sir has been destroyed, Efrit seems to be the culprits and have sent us a message saying all that’s left is for us boys to clear it up” Came the report from one of the command staff watching as Eric had been looking at the destroyed position on the holo map.
“It seems Seth couldn’t resist getting first blood” Eric replied.
“Indeed sir, they used atomic munitions, I recommend full hazard gear if we are to attack, I also recommend we send a force to secure the location. Before the enemy decide to retake it” The sergeant said laying out some holo reports on enemy strengths and possible units for the attack.
“I agree. Get a tank platoon, a recce platoon and 3 mechanised platoons and move in. I leave this to you” Eric nodded to the man who saluted.
“It will be done commander” He left the bunker quickly and Eric was left alone once more. The holo map displayed more Union elements dropping in along with a Templar bulk lander making its descent. With all likelihood the Templar and Nex commanders would be here soon, along with some of the other races. He also watched as another 2 Pyropes started to descend, their bulks making their way through the cloud cover to expand the stable drop zone, one seemed to take a hit from a long range AO cannon but the round merely tore a chunk from the slab like crystal and it kept descending ignoring the light damage.
“This is Commander Eric Rane to fleet ops. Door is open, start bringing down the rest”
And so it had begun.