Battle of Atari, Chapter I: Part I
Posted By: Hashey<jeffreycoort@hotmail.com>
Date: 3 October 2004, 12:02 PM
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Chapter One: Overtake of Atari I
2100 hours, September 03, 2552 (Military Calendar)
40 Kilometers west of Zulu Base
Hiigaran System, planet Atari I
It was almost light when Alpha Company was heading towards Zulu Base. The Company commander, Cpt. Riley, said to his men: "Listen up, guys. HQ ordered us to reinforce Zulu Base. They think that Covenant infiltration party's are on their way right now. Let's give them a warm welcome." All the soldiers laughed and they knew their job. You could see the first lights shining over the trees as Alpha Company flew over them in 4 Pelican's. Each Pelican had a Warthog attached to it and the pilots were ready to detach them.
When Alpha Company was about 20 Kilometers away from Zulu Base they got hit by Covenant AA. One of the Pelican's went down. The pilot asked Johnson if he should land or continue to the LZ at Zulu Base. Riley said to the pilot: "Alright lieutenant, let's land and detach the Warthog's." So the Pelican's landed and the Warthog's were manned by the Marines. "Let's set up camp here. It's going to be dark soon and we won't make it too Zulu Base then", Riley said.
1030 hours, September 04, 2552 (Military Calendar)
Special Tactics Base: Zulu.
Hiigaran System, planet Atari I
"Sergeant, take those Phantoms out", Major Anderson said to Sgt. Ramirez. "We can't let them take over this base". Anderson was the CO of Zulu Base for a week now when the Base got attack by Covenant Forces. They came in strength, with possible more forces then Zulu Base had at that moment. "Cpl. Enders, get HQ on the horn and ask for air support," Anderson said to his radio operator.
Enders replied:" Yes Sir, HQ is on the line". Anderson walked over to Enders and took the horn. "HQ, this is Major Anderson of Zulu Base. We are under heavy Covenant attack and request air support ASAP, "Anderson said over the radio. The reply came as followed: "I'm sorry Sir, we can't spare any planes right now. We're evacuating Atari I. Covenant Forces are attacking our bases all over the planet. Sorry sir, but we can't help right now. As soon as we got planes available we can come to evacuate you."
Anderson was really pissed now and went back outside to Sgt. Ramirez.
Ramirez asked the Major: "Sir, shouldn't we heard from Alpha Company about now or what?" Anderson said: "We should have, but we heard nothing. I hope they can come in time."
1025 hours, September 04, 2552 (Military Calendar)
10 Kilometers South-West of Zulu Base
Hiigaran System, planet Atari I
It was already 1025 hours when Riley was discussing the route towards Zulu Base with his Platoon Sergeants. When they we're just about to leave Riley heard HQ was on the radio. He went to his radio operator and took the horn. "Cpt. Riley, Zulu Base is under Covenant attack. What is your current position?"
"We are about 10 Kilometers South-West of Zulu Base and we are just about to move," Riley said.
"Roger that, please hurry up or else we loose it," said the soldier on the radio.
Riley gave back the horn and ordered everybody to mount up and move out. He mounted a Warthog and asked the Marine who was driving: "Zulu Base is under attack. You think we'll make it in time?" The Marine said: "I don't know Sir, I sure hope so. One of my friends is stationed in that Base." Now the Company was about 3 Kilometers away from Zulu Base. "We'll soldier, you know that we're the cavalry. We are supposed to arrive late," Riley said. The Marine smiled and pressed the gas pedal fully.
1031 hours, September 04, 2552 (Military Calendar)
Special Tactics Base Zulu
Hiiagaran System, planet Atari I
"Sir, I don't think we can hold out any longer," said Ramirez. The Covenant had almost taken over the base. Only the Armory and the Command Center was still under UNSC control. Anderson had given up hope that Alpha Company would still come. Another Phantom was on landing approach when suddenly it got blown to hell by a rocket. Ramirez and Anderson looked to where the missile came from and saw Alpha Company arriving with 10 to 15 Warthog's. Anderson ordered everyone to provide cover fire for Ramirez, who was going to open the gate for Alpha Company.
Now that Zulu Base was reinforced, Anderson saw more Phantom's incoming. Ramirez heard a message on the radio saying: "Zulu Base, this is Echo-322. We are 1 Kilometer from your position and are inbound to evac." Ramirez ran to the radio and replied: "Echo-322, this is Sgt. Ramirez. We have multiple Phantom's inbound. You got any toys to take them down?"
"Yeeha Sarge, we got two Longsword fighters with us. Diverting them now."
All of the incoming Phantom's were destroyed by the 2 Longsword fighers and Zulu Base was ready for Evac.
- End of Part 1 -
ps: This is my first story ever, so dont judge me too hard:)
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