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| The Starcraft Chronicles: The Hybrid Wars Episode VIII | | | Author: | | | IP: | gateway.XXXX | | Date: | 03/11/01 01:03 | | Game Type: | Other | | Labels: | none | | Report Rating: , # of Ratings: 1, Max: 5, Min: 5
Lifetime Rating for Monty Pylon: 6.0390 |  | Warning: Please read the other episodes or none of this will make sense. For those down with the program, please enjoy.
The Starcraft Chronicles: The Hybrid Wars Episode VIII
The defense of Aiur was given top priority and every available terran and Protoss units were mustered. They sat behind a wall of photon cannons and stared up towards the stars. Duran was coming for them and they knew it. Many of the Protoss loyal to Artanis had rallied to his aid. Those loyal to the council, were content to merely stand aside and watch. Artanis and Zeratul were finishing the last of the defense lines and had received word that observers had spotted a large armada just outside of Aiur's forth moon, Neros. Corsairs were dispatched to intercept and destroy any enemy ship. The corsair fleet moved out on an intercept course, the invasion of Aiur had begun.
The first wave had been sent, and the Protoss would once again be fighting for their lives. On Korhal, Mengsk too would be fighting, not only for his life, but also for the life of his Dominion. The missiles had been returned to Korhal and Mengsk wasted no time in testing his new toys. The planet of Mar Sara had been re-colonized after the Zerg and Protoss had devastated its landscape and population. The colonists that now inhabited Mar Sara, had come under the attack of hybrid forces. The hostile invaders had begun to attack whole cities and the metropolis of Darva had come under fire. The city had begun to fall under the wrath of the hybrid army and Mengsk prepared for a nuclear retaliation.
"Is the test missile ready for launch?"
"Yes emperor, the missile awaits your command."
"Enter coordinates and fire at will."
"Yes sir, entering coordinates now. Mar Sara, northeast quadrant, metropolis of Darva."
The missile rose from the silo and blasted into deep space. Mengsk watch as the weapon slowly blinked from his view screen and began final preparations.
"What is the Science Vessel Petry position?"
"They are holding orbit over Darva approximately three miles from the Stratosphere. They report all systems are functional and request permission to establish visual link."
"Establish the link and await further orders."
The link was established and Mengsk saw that Darva had been completely annihilated. The smothering rubble was all that remained of a city that was home to over five million people. Mengsk could see the outline of the hybrids in the smoke of the fire and watched as they continued to lay waste to the buildings that still remained.
"What is the ETA of that missile?"
"Missile shall make contact in three minutes."
Mengsk stared blankly at the screen and watched as the hybrids continued to march across the streets and plow through building after building. Every so often, they would find a survivor in the ruins and the unlucky civilian would be eliminated. It was hard to watch, but the hybrids would get their just rewards.
"What is the missile ETA?"
"Missile has entered Mar Sara's atmosphere and will strike its target in ten seconds."
Mengsk could see the missile in the horizon as it raced across the sky. It headed straight for the heart of the city and made its final approach. As the countdown reached one, Mengsk began to mumble under his breath.
"Forgive me."
The missile exploded in a bright flash of light and the fire began to spread. The flames and energy washed over the city and burned anything left in its path. Three seconds after that, the shockwave erupted and the true power of the weapon could be seen. The explosion ripped the street from the ground and the buildings were reduced to dust. The ground gave way and a huge crater opened up to swallow the city. The shockwave continued to wreck havoc across the landscape and sent a wall of dust and debris in every direction. Final, the dust began to settle and Darva could once again be seen. The ruins were partially buried under dirt and dust. Nothing could be seen except the ghostly form of a building or a shattered structure. Mengsk saw no signs of the hybrids and believed that the weapon had been a success. Congratulations were in order, until the sight of several hybrids digging themselves from the ruins was seen on the view screen. Mengsk watched in silence as the hybrids, covered in dust, pulled themselves from the ruins. Everyone in the control room was disappointed and speechless. Mengsk continued to watch as the hybrids stumbled across the sands. They walked a few steps and then dropped to the ground. Mengsk could see they were bleeding and that they would not be getting up again. The weapon was a success and they could proceed to prepare the other missiles for launch. The hybrids were at Aiur and soon his missiles would end the reign of the hybrids once and for all. True the Protoss would be eliminated as well, but there are always sacrifices in war. Mengsk sat back and waited for his men to inform him that the hybrids had landed on Aiur.
Aiur was busy with activity as the corsairs came closer to the armada. Raynor had gone over final preparations with Artanis and Zeratul. He was head for the sick bay to check on Kerrigan. When he got there, Kerrigan was up and slipping into a ghost suit.
"What the Hell do you think you're doing?"
"I'm going to help in the fight, you need ghost and the last time I checked, I was still a trained as a ghost."
"You can't go into a battle now, you need rest. I won't allow it."
"As I see it you don't have much of a choice. It's my decision and I am going to fight."
"If you go out there, I'm going with you."
"I'm a big girl Jim, I can take care of myself."
"I seem to recall when you last said that. It did not exactly work out for the best. I will not lose you again."
"If that's the way you feel, then we better get going. I'm ready when you are."
The two left the cruiser and headed for the main lines of defense cannons. There they met with Artanis and Zeratul.
"What is she doing here?"
"Easy Artanis, she wants to help in the fight. We need all the help we can get and beggars can't be choosers."
"Kerrigan, I see that you are up and about. Is it true you wish to join us?"
"Yes Zeratul, I am here to help and from the looks of it, you need me."
"You shall prove your worth in battle I am sure. Let us hope it does not come to that. Our corsair fleet is set to ambush Duran's transport armada. They are making their attack now, the outcome of this battle will determine our survival."
The observer sent back the battle as it developed. The corsairs attacked the armada from the right and were able to destroy two transport ships. Wraiths and battlecruisers countered the corsairs and an air war ensued. Wraiths cloaked, but observers were able to find the hidden ships and corsairs fire soon crumbled their hulls. The Corsair fleet began to concentrate fire on the cruisers and the armada was without their capital ships. The remaining transports were picked off one by one and the armada floated as twisted debris in space. The Protoss on Aiur were in shock at how easily the armada was defeated. They celebrated their victory over their enemy until two scourge flew imploded on the hull of a corsair, killing it and its pilot. The corsairs seemed to be flying in a sea of scourge as wave after wave of the tiny bombs shredded the corsair fleets. The remaining fighters retreated and were pursued by mutalisks and devourers. The few ships that were able to limp home were badly damaged and the pursuing Zerg took up orbit over Aiur. The skies blacken as Zerg blocked out the sun and spread over the blue sky. Duran sent his own transmission to all of Aiur and to its defenders below.
"Attention Protoss defenders. I have come to take control of Aiur and all its inhabitants. Stand down or you will be destroyed."
"We will never surrender to you, you will have to kill us."
"That will not be a problem Artanis. I was created for this moment and soon, you will join the fate of my masters."
The transmission ended and the Zerg forces began to descend to the planets surface. The defenders braced themselves for the onslaught and look at their comrades as if it was for the last time. Adun, join us.
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