Several hours later
A sleek, advanced gold Scarab Ship moves through space, cloaked by shadows as it nears an enormous enemy fleet. Stars twinkle faintly in the distance, and asteroids drift lazily around the scene.
Taharqa:
"The time to take the fight to this invading force has arrived. Our intel is limited. Extreme caution is required."
Inside the ship, the infiltration team stands ready. Street Smarts, the team captain, is at the controls, his fingers flying over a holographic interface. His eyes are focused, calculating.
Street Smarts:
"Scarab’s cloaking is holding. They still don’t know we’re here."
Behind him, the rest of the team: Scythe Rowe stands alert, Blu Mantle’s energy swirling in his hands, Pinpoint examines his rifle, and Idrissa cracks his knuckles, preparing for what’s to come.
Street Smarts (off-panel):
"Team, we’re nearing the enemy fleet. No engagement unless absolutely necessary. Gather intel and prepare to infiltrate."
A close-up of the team’s determined faces, all prepared for the dangerous mission ahead.
Blu Mantle:
“Let’s hope we don’t have to fight... but if we do, we’re ready.”
Street Smarts (off-panel):
"Good. Let’s move."
The Scarab ship silently glides past the fleet, its cloaking making it invisible to enemy radar. Massive enemy ships dwarf it, with the largest looming ahead.
Taharqa:
"Team you’re entering your final approach. Gather the intel and get out."
The team stands at the airlock of the enemy ship, preparing for entry. Street Smarts hacks into the ship’s system, disabling security measures with ease.
Pinpoint:
Relax, we're not new to this kid.
Street Smarts:
"I’ve found a weak point. We’re in."
Scythe Rowe takes the lead, slipping into the shadows. Idrissa teleporting away while Street Smarts and Blue mantle are hastily moving down the hall..
Scythe Rowe (whispering):
"Stay close. No sound."
The team moves stealthily through the ship’s dimly lit corridors. Pinpoint brings up the rear to cover the team from behind, his rifle poised and ready.
Pinpoint:
"I’ve got you covered.”
Idirissa(on comms):
“Found the control room. Sending coordinates now.”
Street Smarts:
Great Job Idrissa!
Street Smarts and Blu Mantle enter the control room.
Street Smarts:
Control room is clear.
Scythe Rowe (comms):
Acknowledged, Secondary Objectives nearly complete
Idrissa (comms):
Same placing final bombs now.
Street Smarts puts the scarab on the control terminal. As it begins hacking into the ship’s mainframe. The screen flickers, showing detailed information about the enemy fleet.
Street Smarts:
"We’ve got movement patterns, weapon systems, and weak points. This is what we needed.Beginning download."
Suddenly, alarms blare. Red emergency lights flood the corridor, and metal doors begin to slam shut, sealing off different sections of the ship.
Blu Mantle:
"They know we’re here! The ship’s defenses are activating!"
Street Smarts:
"Metal Head... He’s connected to the ship. We’ve walked into a trap! Idrissa get ready to teleport. Everyone else get back to the ship!!!"
As the various teams move, security doors slam down between them. Street Smarts and Blu Mantle are trapped in the hangar. Scythe Rowe and Pinpoint are in the armory, surrounded by unaware guards. Idrissa stands alone in the prison wing.
In the hangar, Street Smarts and Blu Mantle find themselves surrounded by enemy soldiers. A massive figure steps into the frame: Brimstone, a high-ranking soldier of Veles.
Brimstone:
"Your champions are gone. The son of the supreme isn’t here. What hope do you have in stopping Veles.”
Street Smarts (whispering to Blu Mantle):
"We need to buy time."
Blu Mantle tries to punch Brimstone who is unmoved by the attack. Brimstone counters with a punch of his own. causing him to land back next to Street Smarts. Brimstone then uses his manipulates the ground to pulling Blu Mantle down so he can move his legs. As a response Blue Mantle raises his force field, shielding him and street smarts from a barrage of enemy fire. Brimstone cracks his knuckles walking towards the pair planning to breakthrough the shield.
Blu Mantle:
"I can hold them off for a while, but we need a plan."
Street Smarts:
"Idrissa teleport to us now. The intel has been loaded onto the scarab taharqa gave us. Take it and go."
Idrissa:
What?! I’m not leaving you behind.
In the armory, Scythe Rowe is still cloaked, slips through the shadows, while Pinpoint lights a cigar realizing he’s surrounded
Pinpoint:
“Listen to him, kid. Get the intel and get out”
Scythe Rowe (on comms):
”Pinpoint what’s your status?”
Pinpoint (whispering):
Compromised. Our escape route is blocked. If you plan to escape you’ll need to use their escape pods. I'll draw their attention here. Good luck.”
Pinpoint jumps up, firing several shots—hitting some of the enemy forces.
Street Smarts (off screen):
AHHHHH!!!!!!
Scythe Rowe watches from the shadows, as Pinpoint is shot down in cold blood.
Brimstone (off-panel):
"Two down."
Idrissa watches in horror from a security monitor as Brimstone holds Street smarts lifeless body by his head and Pinpoint being shot by some guards. He notices Blu mantle holding his shield gritting his teeth
Blu mantle:
“It’s now or never Idrissa”
Idrissa (thought):
“HERE I GO!!!”
Idrissa teleports through the ship, dodging soldiers and grabbing the scarab.
Idrissa (thought):
Blu Mantle:
“Watch out!!!”
Suddenly, Metal Head appears, towering over Idrissa. Idrissa eyes widen as he sees metal head His eyes glow with a menacing light ready to blast Idrissa, and his cybernetic arms hum with energy
Metal Head:
"You’re not getting out here alive."
Scythe row appears from above and out the shadows taking out some enemies.
Scythe Rowe:
“Get out of here. We will take care of things here”
Metal head:
“What?“
Idrissa narrowly avoids a blast of energy from Metal Head as he teleports just in time, Scythe Rowe and Blu Mantle (with force field up) are back to back as explosions ripple through the ship.
Idrissa:
"Scarab Secured. Mission complete”
In space, Idrissa watches the enemy ship erupt in flames, the explosions set off by their earlier sabotage.
Taharqa and Ezekiel are looking at a monitor showing the vitals of the infiltration team and the exploding ship in the distance.
Taharqa:
“Great job Idrissa standing by for your return. I’m sending a ship to pick you up”
Ezekiel:"Scythe Rowe and Blue Mantle are still alive?!."
Taharqa:
What?!
Ezekiel:
“Should we send the ship to find them? Maybe they took an escape pod and…
Taharqa (sighs):
No, we can’t take that chance. We need to get the data back here now.
Ezekiel looks down at his console for a moment, fixes his glasses and collects himself.
Ezekiel:
Understood sir.
Idrissa sits alone in the cockpit of the Scarab ship, clutching the Scarab hard drive containing the intel. His face is somber, reflecting on the loss of his teammates.
Idrissa (thought): "We have the intel... but at what cost."
The Scarab ship flies off towards Earth, leaving the wreckage of the enemy fleet behind.
Taharqa:
"The mission is complete... but this war is far from over."
End of Infiltration mission.
Veles draws near.
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