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Fireteam Shadow infiltrates the cruiser via the commandeered Phantom dropship. As they navigate the ship, Kidman overlays key waypoints on their helmet displays, guiding them toward their objective: The primary reactor chamber. Despite their stealthy entry, Covenant forces flood the passageways in resistance. Engaging as a coordinated unit, the Spartans push forward, with Stone confirming their proximity to the reactor chamber. Kidman intercepts Covenant chatter showing the aliens' awareness and displeasure with their presence. As they approach the final corridor, Stone warns of enemy targets gathering at the far end. Fry, taking point, leads the charge with a [[Z-90 hardlight shield|hardlight shield]], allowing Kovan to eliminate several Kig-Yar and Unggoy. With the immediate threat neutralized, Fry orders Stone to go ahead with a munitions case containing a critical device. She activates her [[active camouflage]] and slips away. | Fireteam Shadow infiltrates the cruiser via the commandeered Phantom dropship. As they navigate the ship, Kidman overlays key waypoints on their helmet displays, guiding them toward their objective: The primary reactor chamber. Despite their stealthy entry, Covenant forces flood the passageways in resistance. Engaging as a coordinated unit, the Spartans push forward, with Stone confirming their proximity to the reactor chamber. Kidman intercepts Covenant chatter showing the aliens' awareness and displeasure with their presence. As they approach the final corridor, Stone warns of enemy targets gathering at the far end. Fry, taking point, leads the charge with a [[Z-90 hardlight shield|hardlight shield]], allowing Kovan to eliminate several Kig-Yar and Unggoy. With the immediate threat neutralized, Fry orders Stone to go ahead with a munitions case containing a critical device. She activates her [[active camouflage]] and slips away. | ||
The remaining Spartans reach the reactor chamber, only to find it guarded by a dozen veteran Sangheili warriors led by Ryn 'Alun. A fierce battle ensues, with Fry initiating CQB with two Elites, one of whom he defeats but the other he is momentarily overwhelmed by, giving Ryn an opening to knock Fry down and deliver a series of brutal blows. As 'Alun prepares an energy sword to execute him, Stone reappears, disrupting the attack with grenades and pulling their leader to safety. Regrouping, Fry inquires about the "solution," which Stone reveals to be with Kovan: An [[M6 Spartan Laser]], affectionately named " | The remaining Spartans reach the reactor chamber, only to find it guarded by a dozen veteran Sangheili warriors led by Ryn 'Alun. A fierce battle ensues, with Fry initiating CQB with two Elites, one of whom he defeats but the other he is momentarily overwhelmed by, giving Ryn an opening to knock Fry down and deliver a series of brutal blows. As 'Alun prepares an energy sword to execute him, Stone reappears, disrupting the attack with grenades and pulling their leader to safety. Regrouping, Fry inquires about the "solution," which Stone reveals to be with Kovan: An [[M6 Spartan Laser]], affectionately named "Selene," which she syncs with her targeting optics. With precision, Kovan fires the weapon at the reactor core, causing it to enter runaway overload. Amid the chaos, the remaining Covenant forces retreat, the Shipmaster likewise. | ||
With the reactor on the brink of explosion, Fireteam Shadow hurries to an escape route Kidman identified. They find a drop bay with squad pods and eject just as the ''Canticle'' begins to break apart. Ryn 'Alun, having landed at the jungle outside Refuge, watches in despair as ''Panom’s Canticle'' shudders and breaks apart. The clouds part, revealing the destruction as a shockwave ripples outward. Coolant like blue-green ichor spills from the vessel’s underbelly, and a final eruption of purple fire uproots it, sending it crashing into the shield world's dense jungles. | With the reactor on the brink of explosion, Fireteam Shadow hurries to an escape route Kidman identified. They find a drop bay with squad pods and eject just as the ''Canticle'' begins to break apart. Ryn 'Alun, having landed at the jungle outside Refuge, watches in despair as ''Panom’s Canticle'' shudders and breaks apart. The clouds part, revealing the destruction as a shockwave ripples outward. Coolant like blue-green ichor spills from the vessel’s underbelly, and a final eruption of purple fire uproots it, sending it crashing into the shield world's dense jungles. | ||
The words of the Didact echo in Ryn's mind: "You are Sangheili. Loyal and strong." Ryn has been loyal - to his brothers, to the Covenant, to the gods - but realizes it wasn’t enough; their numbers, might, and faith | The words of the Didact echo in Ryn's mind: "You are Sangheili. Loyal and strong." Ryn has been loyal - to his brothers, to the Covenant, to the gods - but realizes it wasn’t enough; their numbers, might, and faith, all undone by only a handful of Demons. Ryn recalls the Didact's words about service, recognizing that true service and sacrifice come not from victory, but enduring defeat. A warrior's strength must be drawn from not only within, but also the spirits of fallen comrades, becoming a vessel of vengeance. Their blood demands retribution, and Ryn feels this fire burning within him. He understands now that such fires have tempered the Demons through [[Human-Covenant War|losing their]] [[Human colonies|worlds]], just as the Covenant was reforged after being [[Great Schism|shattered]]. | ||
As ''Panom’s Canticle'' collides with the ground, engulfed in smoke and fire, Ryn's purpose becomes clear: Be reforged in this defeat, and hunt the Spartans - the “Shadows” - to avenge the fallen. Now the Silent Blade, he disappears into the jungle knowing that his quest for retribution has started. As Shadow lands safely in a forest clearing, Fry contacts ''Infinity'' to confirm their successful mission and imminent evacuation. Despite their finished task, Fry hints at new orders, suggesting that their work is far from over and the chance of attending the [[Infinity Briefing Packet#SHIP R.26R OPPORTUNITY SCHEDULE|atrium Valentine's dance]] is slim. | As ''Panom’s Canticle'' collides with the ground, engulfed in smoke and fire, Ryn's purpose becomes clear: Be reforged in this defeat, and hunt the Spartans - the “Shadows” - to avenge the fallen. Now the Silent Blade, he disappears into the jungle knowing that his quest for retribution has started. As Shadow lands safely in a forest clearing, Fry contacts ''Infinity'' to confirm their successful mission and imminent evacuation. Despite their finished task, Fry hints at new orders, suggesting that their work is far from over and the chance of attending the [[Infinity Briefing Packet#SHIP R.26R OPPORTUNITY SCHEDULE|atrium Valentine's dance]] is slim. | ||
