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.