VC2 Chapter 25-Battle of Attrition

Sector 2100

Planet 2103

November 21, 2052

“Gentlemen, this is the battle of attrition.” the speaker sounded in the halls outside the medical hall were Charlie was rested.

Two soldiers stood guard outside and watched as Owens walked down the hall with some soldiers behind him.

“We're going to need everyone we got. I want you two to come with me.” Owens pointed at them as he walked past them.

“What about guarding Charlie?” one soldier question.

“We have bigger issues now. We have to defend our homes and values.” Owens stormed off.

The two soldiers looked at each other and then at Charlie.

“Let's go.” one solider said as he turned to look at the distant space battles.

The two soldiers quickly hurried after Owens upon realization of the current situation. Owens continued down the halls mustering what ever forces he can rally for the final offensive push.

“This is the battle of attrition. All forces must go into combat.” the speaker continued to broadcast.

Owens lead a small team of soldiers to the ship bay and pointed at the remaining ships.

“Get on a ship and go kill some bastards!” Owens pointed a several Revelation cruisers docked at their ports.

Owens put on his battle helmet and rushed towards the bridge of his ship.

“Sir, all available units are launched. We have no more extra troops.” an officer greeted Owens as he entered the bridge.

“Then let's give them hell.” Owens sat in his command chair and turned on his ships engines.

Owen's ship smashed into an enemy Nighthawk and destroyed it with some minor scratches to paint. It fired its thermal beams at a nearby Venom and made quick work of its shields before an allied cruiser fired a barrage of scatter missiles obliterating it.

“Battle projections indicate us winning.” an officer alerted Owens of his findings.

“Good, press on!” Owens looked in the distance for Jake's command ship.

“Sir?” an officer asked Owens unsure of his motives.

“Target Jake's ship. We kill him...we just might end the battle early and head home to rest.” Owens pointed a Revelation cruiser surrounded by ten more cruisers.

“That's straight up suicide.” an officer expressed his concerns.

“We all have to make necessary sacrifices in battles. Just like Charlie did...” Owens responded thinking of Charlie.

“Aye aye sir! Let's kill them all!” the officer nodded and shouted with renewed motivation.

“You heard the man, let's do it.” an officer aboard another ship transmitted their support for Owens.

“Ready when you are. White Tiger standing by.” Watts moved his fleet beside Owens.

“Charge!” Owens shouted and pushed the thrusters to max.

VC2 Chapter 24-Elysium Hornets

Sector 2100

Planet 2103

November 21, 2052

A Caucasian middle-aged man with glasses sat in the command chair overlooking an armada of Revelation cruisers painted with “E-H” on their hulls. He brushed his dark hair and then activated his transmission.

“This is Admiral Simon Watts of Elysium Hornets...we have arrived.” the man transmitted.

Owens appeared on screen and looked quite worn out. In the background in Owen's base, there were explosions in the distance.

“Good to see you here Admiral Watts. CMD has already launched their attacks on us. We need all available hands. My forces are being depleted by the dozens.” Owens replied grimly.

“Understood Vice Admiral Owens. We're on our way and engage at once.” Watts nodded and turned off his transmission.

“Orders sir?” the communications officer at his station asked out loud.

“Deploy White Tiger squadrons two to five and commence attack. I want all of Black Tiger squadrons to deploy at NB Headquarters. Fortify and hold defensive.” Watts flipped some switches on his seat as he adjusted into battle mode.

“On it sir!” the officer nodded and began to relay commands.

A good chunk of the armada split apart and began heading towards the battle far way. Another chunk headed towards the NB planet where the main battle was ongoing.

“Move to engage hostiles.” Watts activated his ships engines and began to lead the remaining fleet of ships.

“Commander Dolan and his fleets have engaged enemy at planet 1601.” an officer reported.

“Commander Walton's fleet is under heavy attacks near 1602. Advise we send backup.” the communications officer reported.

“Alright, that's where we are headed. Ready all weapons!” Watts turned his ship and increase thrust.

Watt's cruiser sped forward at an amazing pace towards the battle near 1602. Hundreds of ships were in space firing at each other creating a spectacular display of lights. A CMD Fury battleship turned to its broadside weapons and fired a cluster of hex missiles.

“Hold on tight.” Watts sharply turned the ship left to avoid the incoming missiles.

The Revelation cruiser behind Watts was not agile enough and was splattered with tons of hex missiles leading to its demise.

“One cruiser is down.” an officer reported as the dead EH cruiser drifted in space.

“Break formation and cover each other's back.” Watts ordered as he turned his ships back towards the Fury.

The Fury turned and unleashed another barrage of missiles, but was easily avoided by Watt's quick reflexes.

“Fire all weapons!” Watts shouted as the Fury were in his ship's range.

Watt's cruiser fired a steady stream of scatter missiles towards the stationary battleship. The explosives seem have have minimal effect on the ship's shockwave shields.

“More hostiles incoming!” the radar officer alerted the crew as a three Revelation cruisers headed towards them.