Convergence (An Enclave Story)

[Wolfs Ghost]

Derelict Trading Hub
Lower Decks

Alpha squad moved quickly and efficiently through the corridors of the station, and that was when the lights suddenly turned on. "Damn! Night vision off, hit the walls." Catherine shouted out an order as she suddenly, and instinctively pressed herself up against a nearby wall, trying to keep herself out of any potential fire that may have come down the corridor. Clearly expecting it. She wanted to rub her eyes, but instead she squeezed them shut and quietly counted to herself — she was used to flash bangs going off, but the sudden switch from night vision to what essentially was looking at a bright white screen less than five inches from your face was unnerving. Whoever this was, she didn’t doubt for a second that they didn’t know what they were doing, and they probably had similar training that the marines themselves had. It was almost an even playing field.

She opened her eyes back up and looked to see that the other three marines in her squad had pressed themselves up against a wall as well, and were also expecting to take shots from further down the corridor — but nothing came of it. "Whoever this is might try doing that again. Keep night vision off if the lights suddenly go out. We’ll do this the old fashion way if needed, oui?" Catherine called out over the comms to her immediate squad members, all of whom replied back after a couple of seconds, clearly taking the same amount of time to refocus on the task at hand. She won’t be caught off guard again. She took a moment and hoisted the rifle up to her shoulder and pressed forwards, from what Jacques had commented over the comms a moment ago, they were nearing an elevator shaft, or as she knew them as — a killing ground.

"Jacques, find us another path that doesn’t involve the damn elevator shaft. Please and thank you, oui?" She called out as they pushed forwards.

Jacques replied in kind over the radio, "You’re moving in the appropriate direction, there looks to be a maintenance shaft nearby that might have a ladder leading up several decks. You’ll want to take that. Thankfully you’re not wearing a combat skeleton so you’ll fit with ease."

"Oui, we’re coming up onto the elevator shaft now, and we see the maintenance hatch. Also, we’ve confirmed there’s a person aboard the station. Your sensors are not screwed up. Have they moved from their last known position?"

"Non. They’re in the control room. We’ll keep you posted if they move. Royale DeFrance out."