S1, 05 Ossillium (June 23, 2015)

War rages all over the Galaxy, where the forces of the Galactic Imperium and the Aurelian freedom fighters are working together to fight against the powerful Collective, a race with supernatural abilities that outmatches both the GI and the Aurelians. While the Collective forces have spread to the different planets in the galaxy to bring ultimate chaos, a new ore was discovered in the volcanic world of Rerador, said to be able to counteract the powers of the Collective. If this is to be true, the Collective could be defeated. Now it is up to the Aurelians and the GI to gather as much of this new ore as possible and use it against them.

After incident back at District A regarding Tora's near-death, Jed Barron, Damon Gode and Tora Ryu, still recovering from her fatal injuries, were escorted to a rendezvous point in District C, where the two pilots have been tasked a new mission....

First Officer Figgs: Good to see you boys again. I was beginning to think you died in the battle. Luckily, that Imperial medic came to us in time to inform us of your location.

Jed: Good to be back, sir. John's not a bad guy at all, considering he's a GI. I'm just glad he helped us, otherwise Tora would be dead right now.

Figgs: Indeed. Well she's still in no condition to fight, or move for that matter, so we'll be sending her to our medical facility in Fuyoria soon.

Gode: Thank you so much, sir. She's vital to us.

Figgs: She's a tough soldier. She'll be fine. Now, I have a new mission for you two, considering you're amongst the very few good pilots we have left. Scientists have discovered a new ore on Rerador called Ossillium, and they say that it is capable of making the Collective lose their supernatural powers. I have no idea how that's possible, so don't bother asking. Find out for yourselves when you go there. Anyway, there are numerous mining facilities on Rerador, and we need you and your team to extract and gather as much Ossillium as you can from one of them. We have prepared a few squads to stop at every facility, so you'll only be visiting one. Once you get there, find all the Ossillium, and after that you two will transport it to our main research facility.

Jed: Alright, just one thing, sir. You mentioned us and our team. We don't have a team.

Figgs: You do now.

Figgs: Pilots Jed Barron and Damon Gode, meet Commander Luke Straham. He'll accompany you during the mission. He's one of our best.

Commander Luke Straham: Good to meet you, gentlemen. Get ready, we're leaving in two hours.

Jed and Gode: Yes, sir.

After the commander left, Jed and Gode decided to attend Tora, who had finally regained consciousness.

Jed: How is she, Doctor?

John: Please, call me John. I'm glad to say that she's getting better. She's finally regaining consciousness. I'll leave you two to talk to her a bit before she is sent to your Aurelian medical center.

Jed: Thanks for everything, John. You saved her life.

John: No Jed, I'm just doing my job. You're the one who risked his own life to find medical help. You saved her life. Take care, you two.

Jed: You too, John.

Shortly after the doctor left, Tora open her eyes and began to speak.

Tora: Hey guys, \*cough\* new mission, huh?

Jed: Yeah, you know how it is. How are you feeling?

Tora: I'll live. Gotta give it up to that doctor, can't believe a GI actually agreed to help us.

Jed: I'm just as shocked as you are, but I guess not all of them are as bad as we make them out to be.

Gode: I'm just glad your okay.

Tora: Thanks, both of you. You guys saved my life.

Jed: You'd do the same for us.

Tora: Okay enough chit chat, you boys go get ready now. I heard you're gonna work with Commander Straham. That's a real honor y'know.

Jed: He's a little rough around the edges, but that's because he's focused. I admire that. Get well soon Tora. Take care.

Tora: Don't die, guys.

Gode: Heh, we'll be fine.

After checking in on Tora, Jed and Gode prepared their things and made their way to Rerador, along with Commander Straham and his squad of soldiers. Numerous ships made their way, each carrying a specialized squad of troops to gather the Ossillium from each one of the facilities on the planet.

Straham: Alright, men. Let's make this quick and simple. We go in, grab the Ossillium, and get out. Afterwards, pilots Barron and Gode, you two will transport the Ossillium cargo to our research facility. That is your main purpose here. Understood?

Jed and Gode: Yes, sir, understood.

Location: Rerador

The troops were dropped off from their ship near the location of the mining facility they are headed to. Now they make their way towards the facility.

Straham: We're almost there.

Jed: Just one guard? I'd have this facility surrounded by sentries everywhere considering that everyone wants to get their hands on the Ossillium.

Straham: Something's wrong here. Just follow my lead.

Guard: Halt, soldiers. All entries to the facility have been blocked. No one goes in.

Straham: I am Commander Luke Straham of the Aurelian Armed Forces. I command you to let us in.

Guard: I have specific orders not to let anyone in.

Straham: Who gave you those orders?

The guard stood silent, not knowing what to say.

Straham: Who gave you those orders?

Once again, silent.

Straham: I had a feeling.

Bam! All of a sudden, Commander Straham blasted the guard without any sign of hesitation.

Guard: Urrkk!

Jed: Sir, what have you done?

Straham: Just as I thought. This man is no soldier! He's a marauder... in disguise!

Jed: How can you tell?

Straham: Experience.

Within the mining facility...

Goric (green armored man): What a beauty.

Carlas (the blonde female): And yet they say that diamonds are a woman's best friend. I disagree.

Morus (yellow man): This is the last bit we haven't mined in the facility.

Goric: That's right, Morus. Yord, start minin' these out. We gotta do this fast.

Yord (black armored man): On it, boss.

Goric: I've heard everyone's looking for these rocks. I have no idea why they're so valuable, but considering that both the GI and the Aurelians are so eager to get their hands on these, I bet they're willing to pay a handsome price for 'em. We'll be so rich.

Meanwhile...

Soldier: Susan, stay here and keep watch.

Susan: Yes, sir. You can count on me.

Straham: This way, men.

Goric: Dammit, Yord! You're taking too long!

Yord: Soon, I will be done. These crystals come out easily. Just be patient.

Goric: You know I hate it when people tell me that!

Yord: How about you just take a chill pill then?

Goric: Just keep mining that stuff.

Shortly after, all of the Ossillium had been mined.

Goric: We're freaking rich! Hahahahahaha! I'm so happy right now. Carlas, contact the others. Tell 'em we're done here.

Carlas: Roger that.

Straham: Put the rock down, merc! You're outnumbered.

Goric: Now, now, no need for violence. We're all friends here. I have no use for these rocks, you do. You can take all of it... for the right price. Heh.

Straham: We don't bargain with you thugs. You're wanted criminals. Give us the rocks and surrender.

Goric: Oh now you're just asking for too much, bro. I try to help ya out and make a little money but no, you have to do this the hard way.

Straham: Hands up! Now!

Goric: Fine, fine! Gee and I thought I was pushy. It's a shame it had to go down this way. Hey, Flisk, how are you doing back there, buddy?

Suddenly, two of the Aurelians were shot in the head from behind.

Jed: What?

Gode: Flisk!

Straham: Oh hell no!!

Goric: HAHAHAHAHAHA! Fools!

Flisk: I never liked the color red anyway.

Flisk: Akkk!!

Gode: Rot in hell, traitor!

Goric: Now's our chance! Kill 'em all!

Just when the situation seemed under control, everything went haywire. The Marauders quickly sprung into action and drew out their guns. Gunfire, smoke and sparks overwhelmed the area.

Straham: Put them down!

Goric: Hahahahaha! You think you can handle us? How pathetic of you, Commander! Two of your own men just got killed by another of your men! How tragic is that?! Hahahahaha!!

Jed: You'll pay for this!

Outside...

Susan: Dammit. This is so boring. What the hell could be taking them so-

Susan: Ahhh sh\*t! Marauders. C'mon guys, answer my com! Dammit. I gotta do something. Think, Susan, think! I'm so dead.

Susan: Wait... is that? Oh yeah it is! I'll show these mercs who they're just about to mess with.

Inside...

Straham: Hold your ground, men. We can take these thugs!

Goric: Heh, fool, you should know by now I'm full of surprises!

Jed: Wait a sec.

Jed: How did I not think of this sooner? I'm so stupid.

Gode: Jed, you're a genius!

Jed: Guys, cover your eyes!

BLAM! The tide of the battle just turned as Jed threw a flash grenade at the Marauders, immediately blinding them.

Goric: Aghhh!!! I'll kill you!

Carlas: I can't see a thing!

Morus (yellow merc): Urghh!

Straham: Good thinking, Jed. Thanks for the warning. Take them out!

Morus: Uuurrgghhhh!!

Carlas: Aaaargh!

Goric: Ahh crud!

Goric: Urrkk!

Jed: That's for those you've killed.

Straham: So glad he's dead. He pushed my boundaries too far. You made a good stand, men. Coskie, grab the crates and put them on that stroller. We're done here.

Coskie: Yes, Commander.

Straham: Susan, do you copy? We're on our way out. We suffered casualties. Susan? Come in! Dammit.

Jed: Do you think she encountered trouble?

Straham: Let's hope not, we gotta hurry.

Coskie: Man, these rocks are heavy.

Straham: The hell? She's not here!

Gode: Do you think she just... left?

Straham: Don't give me any ideas. I would flip if I find out that Flisk wasn't the only traitor.

Voice: Greetings, gentlemen.

Jed: Ahhh crap.

Hooded figure: My name's Argon. I see you ran into my friends in the facility. Now, I'd like my ores back, if you don't mind.

Straham: Do you have any idea who we're up agaisnt!? The Collective are dangerous! If they win the war, they'll kill all of us. Factions don't mater to them, they kill for the fun of it.

Argon: Yeah, well, maybe, but I honestly don't care. If I die, I wanna die rich! Like billionaire rich! So hand 'em over. You should be grateful I ain't killing you for killing my buddies in there. You're also outnumbered, and we got a turret!

Straham: You wan't the rocks, you're gonna have to face us first.

Lizard merc: Get down!!

BOOM!!! Suddenly a huge laser blast just hit the rocky wall behind the band of Marauders, knocking them all to the ground.

Gode: Holy crap.

Voice: Hey guys...

Susan: ...I found a tank! Oh, and next time, answer my freaking com call! I was worried sick!

Straham: You always impress, Susan.

Susan: Whoever the hell is stupid enough to just leave a tank lying around all available is my hero.

Gode: Okay, gotta admit, she looks pretty hot in that tank.

Argon: Arrghhh! Enough of this!! Kill them!!!

Susan: Oh, it's on!

The battle was short, for the Marauders were of no match to the Aurelians and Susan's tank.

Susan: Gosh I love this thing! I guess guard duty isn't that boring after all!

Susan's tank rapidly took out the Marauders, blowing them to bits with its powerful cannons.

Gode: Yep, so hot.

Susan: Well, that was awesome. Where are Grant, Stan and Flisk?

Straham: Dead. Flisk killed Grant and Stan.

Susan: Wait, what? Flisk? Our Flisk? There's no way he could've done that. I've known him for years!

Straham: Yeah well, apparently he was in league with the Marauders.

Susan: You put him down?

Straham: No, Pilot Gode did.

Gode: That punk deserved to die.

Susan: Well, yeah. He did. I admire you, Gode, I don't think I could've put him down.

Gode: Well I didn't know him as well as you did. I'm sorry. You considered him a friend.

Susan: Yeah, we all did. That doesn't matter now. He's where he belongs now. You guys got the ore?

Jed: Yeah, enough for sufficient research, actually.

Susan: Awesome.

Straham: Alright, soldiers. Let's load the crates on the tank and get the hell outta here.

Straham: If these rocks are truly capable of counteracting the abilities of the Collective forces, we can actually win this war.

Jed: There's only one way to find out, sir.

Fourth wall:

Welp, that was my entry. I hope it was an enjoyable episode! Check out The Insurgency group for more cool stories by other cool mocers! Till next month, God bless and Keep On Brickin'!

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