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{{Era|RW}}'''''Attacks''''' is a flash-fiction story included in [[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]. The plot follows crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} as it's forces are under attack by [[Jiralhanae]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]'''- ''page 49''</ref>
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'''''Attacks''''' is a flash-fiction story included in ''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''. The story follows the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} as its forces on [[Harvest]] are under attack by [[Jiralhanae]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]'', p.49</ref>


==Story==
==Plot synopsis==
For just a second, the Spirit of Fire bridge was in chaos. Information was coming in too fast from the surface, and everything seemed to be falling apart. Crewmembers were running between stations. Even Blake looked
flustered and confused.
The ''Spirit of Fire'''s bridge is by a second thrown into chaos as overwhelming information floods in from the surface. Crewmembers scramble between stations, and even the usually composed [[Blake]] appears flustered. [[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[James Cutter]] rises from his chair and attempts to restore order, directing [[Serina]] to report on the situation.


Cutter stood from his chair. “All right, let’s take this one step at a time. Serina, report.”
Serina moves to a holopad beside Cutter, her demeanor calm but serious. She informs him that both Alpha and Bravo Teams are under fire from unknown combatants, and satellite scans reveal a large number of ground-based units closing in on their positions. She adds that their remaining forces have been outflanked by the [[Covenant]]. Pausing briefly, Serina relays that [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] has identified the attackers as [[Jiralhanae|Brute]]s. Cutter's expression hardens as he orders Serina to establish communication with Forge.


Serina moved from the holopad near Blake to the one right next to Cutter, cocking her head slightly. “Sir, Alpha and Bravo teams report they are under fire by unknown combatants; satellite scans show a large number of ground-based units approaching their positions. Our remaining forces were outflanked by the Covenant.” She paused. “Also, Sergeant Forge reports that they are Brutes.”
Forge's image appears on the screen, with thick black smoke billowing behind him. He reports that the Brutes are highly organized and formidable, warning that his forces will be overwhelmed unless both teams can reinforce his position. Cutter, maintaining a serious tone, informs Forge that Alpha and Bravo are currently under attack and instructs him to secure his location immediately, with reinforcements on the way. Forge acknowledges the order, stating that they will have to improvise, before ending the transmission.


Cutter grimaced. “Get him online, Serina.”
Serina, now with her arms crossed, considers her earlier assessment of Brute tactics, which characterized them as disorganized and easy to contain. She questions what might have changed to make them a more formidable threat. Cutter speculates that the Brutes may now be under better leadership, making them a stronger force. Serina moves back to a holopad near Blake, sarcastically remarking that it makes sense the Covenant would send their least competent troops during the [[First Battle of Harvest|initial attack]] on Harvest.  


“I had a sneaky feeling you would want to chat, sir. He’s onscreen now.”
Blake, intrigued, quietly asks Serina how she manages to speak so freely. Serina smiles and playfully responds that Cutter knows she controls the oxygen valves.


Forge’s image crackled onto the screen, a thick cloud of billowing black smoke behind him. “Captain, little busy down here. These Brutes are well organized, smart even. We’ll get our asses handed to us unless Alpha and Bravo can get over here.” Cutter’s tone became even more serious. “Sergeant, Alpha and Bravo are under attack. I need you to secure your position ASAP. More troops are inbound to your position.”
==Appearances==
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-6|title-1=Characters|
*Captain [[James Cutter]]
*[[Serina]]
*[[Blake]]
*Sergeant [[John Forge]]


“Understood, sir. We’ll improvise somehow. Forge out.”
|title-2=Species|
*[[Human]]
*[[Jiralhanae]]


Serina crossed her arms. “My previous analysis of Brute tactics is that they are very poor ground troops, disorganized and relatively easy to contain. What do you think changed?”
|title-3=Organizations|
*[[Covenant]]
*[[Unified Earth Government]]
**[[UNSC]]
***[[UNSC Armed Forces]]
****[[UNSC Navy]]
****[[UNSC Marine Corps]]


“I suspect like any army, the better the leader the stronger the force. We’ve been lucky up until now.”
|title-4=Locations|
*[[Epsilon Indi system]]
**[[Harvest]] {{Mo}}


Serina moved pads, back next to Blake. “Yes, because they would send their dumbest as the leading invasion forces when they attacked Harvest. All makes sense now.”
|title-5=Vehicles|
*[[UNSC starship]]
**{{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}
***{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}


Blake looked up at Serina and whispered, “How the heck do you get away with that, Serina?”
|title-6=Technology and equipment|
*[[Holopad]] {{1st}}


Serina smiled. “It’s easy, really—he knows I control the oxygen valves.”
|title-7=Miscellaneous|
 
*[[Bridge]]
==Characters==
*[[Oxygen]]
*Captain James Cutter
}}
*Serina
*Blake
*Sergeant John Forge
*Jiralhanae Army Commander (indirectly mentioned only)


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Reflist|1}}
{{Ref/Sources|1}}
{{HWSG}}
[[Category:Halo Wars]]
[[Category:Short stories]]
[[Category:Canon]]

Latest revision as of 09:42, August 21, 2024

Attacks is a flash-fiction story included in Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide. The story follows the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire as its forces on Harvest are under attack by Jiralhanae.[1]

Plot synopsis[edit]

The Spirit of Fire's bridge is by a second thrown into chaos as overwhelming information floods in from the surface. Crewmembers scramble between stations, and even the usually composed Blake appears flustered. Captain James Cutter rises from his chair and attempts to restore order, directing Serina to report on the situation.

Serina moves to a holopad beside Cutter, her demeanor calm but serious. She informs him that both Alpha and Bravo Teams are under fire from unknown combatants, and satellite scans reveal a large number of ground-based units closing in on their positions. She adds that their remaining forces have been outflanked by the Covenant. Pausing briefly, Serina relays that Sergeant John Forge has identified the attackers as Brutes. Cutter's expression hardens as he orders Serina to establish communication with Forge.

Forge's image appears on the screen, with thick black smoke billowing behind him. He reports that the Brutes are highly organized and formidable, warning that his forces will be overwhelmed unless both teams can reinforce his position. Cutter, maintaining a serious tone, informs Forge that Alpha and Bravo are currently under attack and instructs him to secure his location immediately, with reinforcements on the way. Forge acknowledges the order, stating that they will have to improvise, before ending the transmission.

Serina, now with her arms crossed, considers her earlier assessment of Brute tactics, which characterized them as disorganized and easy to contain. She questions what might have changed to make them a more formidable threat. Cutter speculates that the Brutes may now be under better leadership, making them a stronger force. Serina moves back to a holopad near Blake, sarcastically remarking that it makes sense the Covenant would send their least competent troops during the initial attack on Harvest.

Blake, intrigued, quietly asks Serina how she manages to speak so freely. Serina smiles and playfully responds that Cutter knows she controls the oxygen valves.

Appearances[edit]

Characters

Species

Organizations

Locations

Vehicles

Technology and equipment

Miscellaneous



Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide, p.49

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