New Hellen island , planet Yuma , Coronado System.
One of the militaristic islands build by the Republic , full of military hardware and equipment,soldiers training , one of the many islands that took over the weapons production from Pecos.
Sitting in the
central Spire ,
Marshall Atreides is listening to the megaphones waking up the Soldiers.
*Rise and shine nuggets , is 05:02 YST. Time for your training ! Want to sleep the whole day?* could be heard from the nearest dormitory compound. Heavy footsteps of soldiers in the Crayterian Armour is heard as they are rushing to one of the domes for the training of the day
One of the megaphones is loudly stating the news of the day :
* Last night , our Forces managed to put a dent in the Gallic armor at Leeds , proving once again that they are not invulnerable. The Fleet vessels worked together with the CIS and managed to inflict heavy damages. Meanwhile , the CDI department is announcing that they started the research for hand held anti-matter cannons , a resized variant of the Pytho gun. (music)
Marshall Atreides contacted the Bretonia Armed Forces to ask for permission for our AIT to enter the combat on Leeds and Harris. It is time to prove them that we are here to fight a war and to unite the loosed Alliance. (music)
The Forlorns fighters proved their skills last night on Leeds as they ….*
Duncan smiled
* Ahh the Forlorns , such enigmatic people. Our new neighbours from Glenn. A Company that was so obscure that no one knew anything about it and now they enter the fray… And I have to meet them.*
Duncan’s thoughts are interrupted by the 7 Security Personnel entering the rooms. They take positions around the room, 4 in the main room at the corners and 2 more at the weapon display and equipment room.
An officer is moving toward Duncan.
“Sir , we secured the building and we have reports that the Forlorn ship reached Yuma. They will be on New Hellen in 15 minutes. Traffic Control assigned 2 Nyx from the AD squadrons to lead them here. “
“ Very well Lieutenant , assume your position and inform Richard Dean to come here. I think he was still on New Astarte “
“ Yes sir.” The officer moves away and could be heard switching comms and asking for New Astarte , Lab 4.
“ Please inform Dr Richard Dean to .. Ah , he already left. Thank you. Sir …”
“ I know , I heard you, thank you Lieutenant. “
Duncan turns his back to the Lieutenant and he went to the display room , watching the weapons put on display there.
Old and new Crayterian weapons along with some prototype combat androids are presented there. For Duncan is more then just pieces of technology , it is History and his life.
One of the Guards move to Duncan.
“ Sir, the Forlorn Delegation is here.They are landing at NW Building , Pad 4. Please turn your Receiver and set it to our broadband on 112,1.”
“Thank you Soldier” Duncan smile
*Is time to meet our new allies and neighbors*
Two Guards from the Fourth stationed there move toward the Knight Captain and checks on him. The description fits.
" Sir , please be careful not to slip from the edge of the platform. Is a long distance down and the winds can become very powerful pretty fast*
A comm clicks in his headset and he listens "Yes sir , not the entire Forlorn party arrived. Please inform the Marshall "
One of the guards is checking the numbers of the Knights that were supposed to come and send the information to Command. New orders are relayed back to him .
"Sir and ma'ams , Welcome to Yuma. I have been instructed to escort you to Central Spire to meet with Marshall Atreides. Please follow me."
The two guards heads to the elevator , followed by the Forlorn Delegation, ignoring the chatting between them.
Please follow me , we will take the elevator towards the Spire. Please ignore any alarm as today is Chameleons training for an atomic attack.
The Guards entered a massive elevator and the input the code for the Central spire. After a few minutes , they arrive at the main entry where they are met by two Marines whom check the Guards orders and open the doors to the Forlorns.
The room is spacious with sofa and an imitation of fire place , but made of crystals whom illuminate the room blue. Near the fireplace a man with Military Uniform stands , a rather tall person.
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen to New Hellen , Yuma. I am Duncan Atreides , Marshall of the Planetary Crayterian Forces. Please excuse my collegues , Dell had to settle a deal with TAZ , he will come in 30 minutes and Mr Dean is at the moment in the display room* shows towards a door behind* He is preparing and checking some samples for your eyes." Duncan smiles.
The door opens and an array of weapons can be seen and man in a lab coat is entering the room.
" Welcome to Yuma ! I am dr Richard Dean , 53rd Unit."
Meanwhile , Dell is in his Eros, rushing from Pecos to reach the Yuma and the meeting in time. He looks at the speed and pushes the fighter to the maximum. * This is not a good way to start a meeting , being late. Damn. But business is business.* He pushes the Eros to the maximum ....
Duncan is looking at the Knights and chuckles while he greets them. He waits for Dean to finish and he turns toward Sarah
" Miss Sarah, you honour us with your compliments. Please, you are too kind. We are just trying to make for ourselves a home here and i like to think we have managed"
Dean looks anxious as this is turning into a subject that he enjoys " Yes, is actually a marvelous solution to Yuma problem" laughs a little" You know the saying, if you cannot beat them, join them" Dean is chuckling and sees the others looking puzzled at him " A small joke, as we could not defeat Yuma vegetation, we chose to live near it"
Duncan looks at him and cuts him shortly "Yes, true, but luckily we do not share the same philosophy in our military issues." Duncan turns toward Sarah and Elena " It makes my heart happy to see that two women as beautiful as you are took the hardened way of a Warrior. May Ares bless you and smite all your enemies. As for the city.. " turns toward Nick" i must confess that the technology employed is unknown. If you wish, mister Richard can give you a small engineering briefing. And to touch the matter of words, I am not also good. Unlike many soldiers who came from Kusari, I am a Crayterian. My job is only war. "
Richard moves in " Yes, if anyone is interested in how we build this floating islands, here I am. But what Marshall Duncan didn't said is that I am also part of the weapon program, here on Yuma"
"Yes, yes, is true. The armours you see on our Soldiers were designed in Tau 44 but we started the mass production here. But first, and here I think I speak for all of us, we are curious about your organization. Who you are? How and why it was formed? "
While Ducan and Dean waits for the Knights to respond, the hospitality enters with fresh tea, coffee, spirits and snacks.
"Excuse me sirs and madams, refreshments for you."