[h3][u]Vellios, Warehouse[/u][/h3] [color=dodgerblue]"Haze here. I got compromised. I'm setting off an explosive distraction in the vehicle yard. All teams, use it to your advantage."[/color] Was all the warning Vellios got when suddenly, one of the trucks went up into a fiery ball of pure carnage and blaze. The metal skeleton crackled while the flames grew, casting a yellowish light over all those nearby. Oddly, Vellios found himself staring a moment at it before the gunfire erupted all the way around. His back jerk back against the wall. In a few seconds his fingers were flicking across his display screen on his omnitool while his eyes darted between the scene and monitoring his shields, which were down about 10%. In moments the orange glow coating him was shifted to a duller color when he activated stage 2. It no longer strengthened his armor but reverted to his shields, sparing his energy in his omni tool. His hand felt something press into his back causing his eyes to widen then a hand reached toward it. Something hard scraped across his talons as he removed it and let it fall to his feet. A metal chunk had lodged itself into his armor but thankfully, with some mysterious luck, failed to break the armor’s hard surface. [color=rosybrown]”Note to self, have Serena check my shield alert system again...”[/color] He said through irritated teeth and clenched them tightly together. Next time, he knew he wouldn’t be so lucky. Abruptly, Dex’s voice came up over the comms with an important message and briefly distracting him. Vellios’ foot shifting underneath the metal piece side and was about to kick it away when he paused to listen. "[color=007236]Drono and I have cleared the Administration building. We've captured a Blue Suns operative working closely with the Twin Star crew. Three Eyed Zallak is in the warehouse while Kapan Nasa'dor is in the housing unit. They're storing high grade narcotics in the warehouse, marked and procured by the Blue Suns.[/color]" Interesting, he thought, his eyes tightened in thought as the first message was followed by Kasyra’s own report. [color=9400D3]“I got Three Eyed Zallak. He’s down in the warehouse - he’s gonna need medi-gel and restraints in an hour or two or he’ll die, so don’t say I didn’t warn you. Bosh’tet kicks hard, so watch out if you plan to wake him up at all.”[/color] Vellios couldn’t help comment here, chuckling, when he made his vote.[color=Rosybrown] “I see, I leave you two girls alone and you go right for the big game. Oh well, I suppose I can to be the gentleman and mop up. It’s only fair,”[/color]He added on a side note, [color=rosybrown] “Also… No one on our side open the warehouse back door, or you’re going to get a nasty surprise.”[/color] At adding on that insightful note, the Turian’s hand formed a single Cain Mine and slapped it on the door’s side when he darted into the warehouse’s back door. His talon was careful not to let the door slam behind him when his hand clicked it shut. At the same time, his ears caught the vibrations of gun fire rapidly shoot off at Kasyra. He spotted the quarian scramble into cover when the thugs all shot at once, their figures crouched from behind several metal coverings on the walkway they were currently at. As the bullets flew, the crate that Kasyra was hunched down had its contents sprayed all over the place, the liquid spattering over her suit and likely making her damp. It seemed they had packed the crates as cheaply as possible, their cheap ways costing them a fortune now. Vellios’ crested head shook silently with a smirk. Careful not to make a sound, his feet skirted quietly across the concrete floor toward the five individuals firing on Vallis, Kasyra, and unknown to him, Khosin. He was too far to get a clear shot and even if he could, their shields were up and ready to block the bullet. He had to get close enough for a melee attack instead. Halfway there, his carapace, easily blended into the shadow, but he luck didn’t hold out this time. Khosin’s voice came up over the comm, loudly alerting his prey quickly to his presence. "Hello, Vellios wasn't it? Can you hear me? If you do, send me your coordinates and I'll rendezvous with you." The nearest Batarian caught the sound and twirled around behind him to see Vellios’ figure just meters from them. The turian froze for only a second until the alien’s pistol end bursted with the familiar white of gun fire and open fired, his voice bellowing to his comrades. “Contact! There’s another behind us. Shoot the damn turian! And keep the others down!” Vellios cursed, his omni tool catching his voice and followed by more shoots being fired at him. The bullets hit the shields causing them to flash with brief blue on impact, revealing them to be cryo ammo when a thin layer of ice formed and dissipated. It quickly brought his shield percent down from 90% to about 60%, his alert system telling him in a static like tone about the obvious and making him want to hit the thing. He’d been meaning to get it repaired but naturally essentials came first and the way Serena and him got hurt, their life was a bit more important. Hoping to spare his remaining power, he pressed himself tightly against the wall and made himself small as possible against the suppression fire. It didn’t help the Survivor model, even the Turian specs, had shields that were weaker than his heavy armor and he was already regretting on not bring it instead. [i][color=rosybrown]Live and learn,[/color][/i] he thought. Inhaling he couldn’t easily hear the Batarian give out orders as he took a moment to inform his allies he was still alive. [color=rosybrown] “Thanks Khosin, right? Interestingly enough, you’re [i]not[/i] the first Batarian ally that has nearly got me killed but likely the first willing to bail my ass out. I’m a bit pinned down behind your little friends. The bastard’s got cryo ammo and I think another got explosive, so watch yourselves.”[/color] Vellios stated before he jerked his hand out to return fire, his hand ripped the disruptor ammo box out then ejected the cryo to switch them out. The movement was almost natural when it clicked into place causing his finger to pull the trigger. The zero energy sliced and jerked at the metal block, shaving off a sliver sized fragment then sling shot it right at his targets causing them to scatter into new cover. At least until after two shots. His attempt to control the situation was met with another rain of bullet hail and forced him to retreat. He was soldier but he wasn't stupid enough to risk his shields holding out well against the return fire. [color=rosybrown][i]So much for that working…[/i][/color] He thought with a sigh. [hr] Kaza, the Batarian who took charge, pressed his comm to communicate with his locate allies. A plan was forming in his thin head while he filled them in, his eyes cold while he kept the scarred Turian pinned in his pitiful cover. Pausing to cool his gun as Lonoto and Ghonvan both taking his place while he spoke. [color=AntiqueWhite][b]“Alright, here’s the plan. I’m going to blow the lights and send everyone into darkness.I want you, Tonnis and Jelagan, to focus on the Asari. I don’t want her upright when the gun fight ends and for fuck's sake, keep in mind her biotics are dangerous."[/b][/color] Kaza's eyes turned to the pair then moved on to the next. [color=AntiqueWhite][b]"Lonato and Ghonvan, I want you two to take out the Batarian and the Quarian. Head toward the turret then use it to splatter the nuisance into a smear on the floor. All of you take a few grenades, both flash and explosive, and use your special rounds. These mercs have proven to be serious trouble and I don't want any risks taken, you understand?"[/b][/color] His head jerked in Vellios' direction, determining his own task.[color=AntiqueWhite][b]"I'll make boots out of our little pain in the ass then support who I can when I'm done. Understand?” [/b][/color] All four nodded their approval, their figures slipping off to collect their supplies nearby and move to their assignments with surprising stealth. It didn’t take long at all being in the warehouse where most their supplies were kept. Seeing Vellios trying to peer out and glimpse the retreating Batarians, Kaza took careful aim then fired. It nicked the Turian across the cheek, finding a hole in his shields, and causing him to thump back into his hiding place with a loud sound. His blade flicked out at the thought of making a pair of Turian skin boots, his hand pressed it to his mouth for the moment. He placed on his night goggles when everyone was in position for the plan, their fire pinning down the group well. Kaza pulled out a grenade from his waist and squeezed the sides, activating it. With the warning lights counting down, he tossed it high up into the only set of lights within the building. Everyone within the area would hear the distinct beeping before… [b][sub][h3]Boom![/h3][/sub][/b] On the outside, the sound could easily be heard when it rattled the whole construction. It was a miracle it didn’t bring the whole thing down. [hr] Tonnis & Jelagon [hider=current equipment] Tonnis - Disruptor ammo (effective on shields), 3 grenades and 1 flash grenade. Shields about 82%, heavy armor. Jelagon- Antipersonnel ammo and Explosive, 1 flash grenade and 2 grenades. Shields about 79%, heavy armor. [/hider] Tonnis and Jelagon were gaining on the Asari’s position fairly rapidly, their figures slipping from one shadow to another. Every so many feet, they ducked behind the crates and scanned their surroundings like well trained soldiers while they searched for their prey. Tonnis was the first to spot her as he grinned with his fat cheeks then gestures for Jelagon to ready a flash grenade. Meanwhile, Tonnis, switching his goggles to filter both light and dark, preventing him from being blinded by the flash going off. Especially if the bitch was smart enough to toss it back with her biotics even at the risk of getting shot. He pulled out then open fire while Jelagon’s hand flipped out the grenade into her direction causing the grenade to bounce once before it should flood the area with a blinding light nearest Vallis. [hr] Ghonvan & Lonato [hider=current equipment] Ghonvan- Antipersonnel ammo and Explosive rounds, 2 grenades. Shields about 62 %, heavy armor. Lonato- Antipersonnel ammo, Disruptor ammo (equipped currently) and Inferno rounds., 2 flash grenades. Shields about 84 %, heavy armor. [/hider] Lonato and Ghonvan paired off naturally, mostly because they had spotted their targets side by side. Splitting off from Kaza, they moved to the right as opposed to Tonnis and Jelagon who moved to the warehouse’s left. Through they had two different goal, they aimed to help each other as much as possible, when they started to move toward the frozen statue of Zallak. Their leader currently was fixed in a furious and outraged expression while in cased in thick ice covering his skin. Normally, they would’ve considered using medigel on him but that would expose them and risk being shot down, something neither could afford until they lowered the merc number. Lonato looked at Ghonvan, who nodded his agreement, causing the Batarian to edge out of his hiding place behind a crate then open fire. The shots were explosive ammo so while they were stopped by the shield, each hit was quickly draining their energy and even shattering the crate’s contents. If they didn’t hunch down, they were going to get hit, as on contact with the container filled with the drugs busted from the gunfire. The glass tubes they were carried in shattered and sprayed their liquids all over those nearby, likely dowsing both Khosin and Kasyra in product. Meanwhile, Ghonvan made a dash for the turret just a few seconds before the flash bang went off, flooding the area to blind those unprepared. [hr] [u]Vellios, Warehouse[/u] [color=39b54a]“Tonka to all signs, I lost my vantage point. Advancing on foot to share a few words with the pyjaak with the anti-armour weaponry. Iosef, recommend you get that pile of bolts and rust moving, or you’ll be picking shrapnel out of your ass for the next three weeks.”[/color] Came Tonka’s message just before the building rumbled its protest, making Vellios comment. [color=rosybrown] “Have fun Tonka. Also, try not to spend over half the day fucking him over. We might need you later.”[/color] Immediately all the individuals were shrouded and locked in total darkness, their backs shined with light from the door where they entered through. There was a soft hum when the emergency lights came on. A reddish, orange glow dowsed the area in a faint light. Vellios could barely see a few feet in front of himself, a realisation that hit him like a wall, and memories about the Haides flooded his mind. His mandible wiggled nervously while his crested head peered from his hiding place, his ice cold eyes narrowed and examined the tight corner causing him to frown when he noted no one within his range. Encouraged by the lacking presence of life, his hand reached for his knife then took a step into the open. His nails clicked against the metal floor quietly when he looked at his omni tool to notice something odd. The Turian’s rapid breathing and heart increase, his banter seemed to have faded for a moment, when his mind became absorbed into the anxiety. Pupils dilated in excitement while he sought his target in the darkness, straining against the shadows pushing into blind him and failing. Vellios kept his body crouched lower while skirted along the crate’s cover toward where Kaza’s signal was strongest. The Batarian didn’t seem to move, not even to take a shot, something that was making his instincts scream something was wrong. A small, fleeting consideration washed over and he was wondering if his prey was already dead. Surprisingly, irritation rose up like a snake to nip his patience drawing a low, frustrated growl at the thought. Closer and closer Vellios came, his carapace already tingling with enthusiasm spreading across his surface when he halted at just beside his prey’s position. The whole time his mind was wondering why the goon hadn’t fired and carefully edged out, his knife taken out to stab into where he guessed the throat would be. It hit the box but nothing more. Hie eyes looked down and all he found was the Batarian’s omni tool. The device laying there like… Suddenly movement from Vellios’ peripheral vision caused him to drop instantly to one knee when Kaza’s figure appeared out of nowhere. The Batarian’s blade raised and stabbed downwards on his hunched down figure with all his strength. A madden, eager glint in his eyes. [hider=summary] Vellios booby-trapped the back door with a Cain Mine, then warned his team. Kaza, the self established leader, took out the lights and shrouded everyone in darkness until the dim emergency light came on. Tonnis and Jelagon are targeting Vallis, Tonnis laying suppression fire while Jelagon uses a flash grenade at her. Ghonvan and Lonato are gunning for Khosin and Kasyra, Ghonvan heading for the turret while Lonato and the flash covers his actions. Kaza is aiming to make boots out of Vellios, tricking the Turian by using his discarded omnitool as bait, and slicing at him. [/hider]