Halo: Minorca Saga/Chapter Twenty Three

Burst Transmission 
HC37558809667306 - Covenant Sangheili Battlecruiser (remains) Glorious Crusader
Encryption Scheme: 
HONOR LIGHT YOUR WAY
From: 
Field Master Tulo ‘Kotarqee of the Kr’Rana Legion
To: 
Minister of Acquisition
Subject: 
Ashamed Acknowledgement
 
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Majesty, I send my most 
profound apologies. Were it not for these accursed humans, we would have long 
ago secured the holy relic that lies within this world. I understand fully your 
demands, and will try to [accommodate] them in my plans, but I am forced to 
remind you that the Writ of Union still gives me overall authority in military 
matters. And as long as the [human taint] remains, this is a military matter.
 
We have located three separate 
entrances to the relic, and I have already sent a number of Special Operations 
warriors to secure it in the name of the Prophets and the Journey. The humans 
may have suspicions, but as always, they remain woefully ignorant of its true 
purpose. The relics within shall be a fine addition to our arsenal.
 
I have also detected a small 
stealth ship with Covenant active camouflage above the relic, which refuses to 
heed our [calls for aid], and I can only surmise that it is on a mission of its 
own. I am offended that you did not trust us enough to tell us of its existence, 
but if it is on orders directly from the Prophets then I accept that it has its 
own [authority separate from my own].
 
Our numbers are thinning, but 
we have made significant gains on this world. We control a defensible location – 
what was once a human city shall serve as our foothold on this world. It is 
ironic – once a taint upon this [inviolable location], it shall now be cleansed 
by the Gods inheritors! I have already established Scarab and Locust patrols to 
secure the perimeter, and Banshee escorts sight targets for [unyielding 
destruction]. I await only the reinforcements you promise.
 
The humans are desperate. They 
did not anticipate us to fight with such cunning as we have shown. It sounds 
like [false arrogance] when I hear my own words read out to me, but I assure 
you, had another taken my place, all would have been lost in futile assaults in 
the name of honour. My service goes to the Gods and their noble Prophets.
 
I await your arrival with 
anticipation. With your fleet, we shall crush the humans on this world once and 
for all!
 
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SOURCE – UNABLE TO RE-ESTABLISH CONTACT/
 
I AM A MONUMENT TO ALL YOUR 
SINS
 
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Category:Minorca Saga