United Nations, Haven
The market square was packed with shoppers and roadside stores. Everywhere people were buying food or browsing wares at the stalls. Hitsu gave a disgruntled sigh as he carried several paper bags of stuff purchased by Billie who now looked so different from h...
2020-04-30 08:52:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe Isles, Port Sanctuary, UN Naval Base, Worker Dorms, Canteen
Claire cried as she rushed over to the smiling Professor as he walked into the dining room and hugged him tightly. Professor Hamlot patted her gently, "How are you, child?"
She sobbed into his clothe...
2020-04-28 15:35:07 +0000 UTC View Post"What do you mean by taking back the probe?" Ford asked. "Do we have the ability to launch someone up yet?"
"We don't exactly need to go all the way up..." Lt. Tavor replied. "The probe should be in a decaying orbit. All we need to is meet the probe when it is at the lowest point...
2020-04-27 14:02:52 +0000 UTC View PostUnited Nations, City of Falledge, City Hall
Titanna Rothschild twirled her hair with her fingers unconsciously as she sat on her desk reading the daily reports of the city. Her expression changed constantly, from frowning to wrinkling her nose as she pondered on the reports. Fina...
2020-04-26 18:20:59 +0000 UTC View PostUnited Nations, Sawtooth Mountain Base, Command Center
Joseph adjusted his collar as he entered the Command Center of his new command. On his collar sat a shiny silver star, denoting him as a general. Since his return from the aborted mission of attacking Goblin Island, he was gi...
2020-04-24 06:14:42 +0000 UTC View PostSea of Clouds, The Innocence, Holding Cells
The sudden brightness of a burning lamp made Sherene's eyes water as she was half blinded by the sudden glare. She blinked rapidly but was yanked up by the chains binding her arms together before being dragged out of her cell.
... 2020-04-22 15:47:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe Isles, Port Sanctuary, United Nations Embassy, Conference Room
The room was crowded yet quiet as a heavy atmosphere shrouded the occupants inside the conference. Commander Ford remained standing as he finished his presentation to all that was present which included a delegati...
2020-04-21 17:03:10 +0000 UTC View PostGoblin Island, Eternal City of Burns, Palace of the Burning Hill
Strurruilk, the Mighty King of All Things Under His Feet and Ruler From The Throne of The Burning Hill and Sea Master of Thieves and Giver of All Goblin Life and Conquerer of All Lands and Grand Lord of Magic and Ha...
2020-04-20 15:56:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe Isles, Port Sanctuary, Medical Tentage
Lt. Tavor sat on a folding chair with his legs crossed and holding a note pad in his hands. He occasionally scribbled something down as he watched the girl blabbering away on the hospital cot. Once and then, the girl cast a frightened gl...
2020-04-17 10:19:58 +0000 UTC View PostGoblin Island, Marine Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion
Corporal Slow carefully seated the belt of munitions into the feed tray of his MG, as he laid prone over the tip of a small rise. Gunfire echoed all around him, followed by shrieks of man packed mortars and naval shells.&nb...
2020-04-16 14:34:37 +0000 UTC View PostUnited Nations, Haven, Fortress Singapore, Bridge
It was all quiet and tense in the Command Bridge. The lights were switched to operational red levels and everyone was glued to their stations. Senior officers stood at the tactical plot table, looking up at the main screen intentl...
2020-04-15 07:07:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe Isles, Port Sanctuary, UN Embassy
Commander Ford leaned back on the reclining seat on the balcony of his quarters. He wore a set of sunglasses, a pair of shorts and an unbuttoned shirt with his hands clasped behind his head. A glass of iced cococane juice and tray of cu...
2020-04-14 08:38:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe Innocence, Bridge
"What flag is that ship flying?" The Captain of the Innocence called out to his bridge crew. "Which nation is it from? The Iron Kingdoms? Tri State? Or the Dragon Lords?"
"Sir, the flag it flies bears no resemblance to any known nations!" Th...
2020-04-13 11:36:00 +0000 UTC View PostFlagship Fury
A knock on the door woke Sherene from her nap. She yawned and stretched and teasingly poked the cheeks of Kaga who was sprawled next to her. Takao answered the door and soon appeared next to Sherene.
"My lady," Takao said. "The Islanders appeared to...
2020-04-12 12:06:54 +0000 UTC View PostSea of Clouds
"Lord Inquisitor," An elf in a gaudy dark crimson uniform greeted the masked man seated behind the desk. "May my Lord be worthy of his Judgement."
The man seated behind the desk nodded and made his finishing touches to the book he was writing on. On...
2020-04-10 13:42:27 +0000 UTC View PostGoblin Island, Beachhead, Marine Expedition Force Defense Line
The echos of naval artillery fire washed over the tired soldiers as they remained in their dugouts. The terrain before them was originally a thickly forested land, but now it was replaced by charred remains of tree st...
2020-04-09 07:56:07 +0000 UTC View PostUnited Nations, Haven, Fortress Singapore, Captain's Quarters
"Three more weeks at least!" The image of Sherene pouted as Blake smiled. "I'm turning dark from all the sun!"
"Haha, remember to use sunblock then!" Blake replied. "Wear long sleeves if you stay out i...
2020-04-07 12:19:51 +0000 UTC View PostCoast off Goblin City
Corporeal Slow carefully climbed over the side of the metal ship, slipping his booted feet into the cargo net as he lowered himself down the net. He kept his eyes away from his feet, staring at the grey metal before him and he climbed down to the waiting boa...
2020-04-06 13:21:43 +0000 UTC View PostStraits of the Isles, Port Sanctuary
Located somewhat in the middle between the mainland and the island nation of the Isles at 139 km southwest west of the Isles and 287 km east of the continent of the New World was a nondescript featureless island. A hive of activity was ongoing...
2020-04-03 14:29:17 +0000 UTC View PostSea of Clouds
A loud pop went off as the blood red Protectorate ship fired its forward steam cannon at the running air skiff. The stubby cannon rolled back on its wheels along the track while the gunners stuffed a large wooden wad onto the muzzle. Another gunner holding on to a l...
2020-04-02 12:23:18 +0000 UTC View PostUnited Nations, City of Haven, Fortress Singapore
"- tomorrow we will head to the Embassy," Spoke the image of Sherene over the communicator. "If all goes well, I will be back by the end of the month!"
"Okay, please take care! Remember to call me when you're free...
2020-04-01 09:23:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe Isles
A low mournful wail broke through the early morning hustle and bustle of the harbor. People stopped their work and looked out to the sea in surprise at the sudden strange cry. People started hollering as they saw the proud sails of the Isles' warships sailing in and beh...
2020-03-31 09:10:55 +0000 UTC View PostDense, dark towering storm clouds could be briefly seen in the entire horizon as flashes of lightning lit the overcast skies. Creaks and groans came from the strained wooden reinforced decks while the taut sheets of the sails cracked and snapped as the gale slammed against the full sails.
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2020-03-30 01:26:15 +0000 UTC View PostUnited Nations. City of Orwell's Point, Penal Holding Compound
"TAKE AIM!"
"FIRE!"
Gunshots echoed out from the back of the compound while prisoners sat around in defeat, uncertain of their future. They only looked up in surprise at the gun...
2020-03-13 04:40:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe 155 mm rail gun shell traveled over hundreds of kilometers roaring like some avenging god. The passage of the shell shattered roofs and caused panic to all lives. Hundreds of feathered wyverns died beneath the shockwave and overpressure caused by the displacement of air by the hypersonic shel...
2020-03-11 15:40:25 +0000 UTC View PostTyrier rushed up to the edge of the cordon made by the Marines as they surrounded the feathery ball wrapped in flames. He frowned as he looked upon the scene, it was like as if Special Weapons were doing a barbeque instead of killing the creature.
"I don't think the flamers...
2020-03-10 06:52:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe city of Silverton was built over a hundred years ago, its forefathers laid each lumber and stone firmly down to create a safe haven for the people. The foundation of the city had protected the people of Silverton from the threats of monsters and wars. Yet today, the once proud walls of Silver...
2020-03-07 19:05:00 +0000 UTC View PostUnited Nations, Fortress Singapore, Command Bridge
Captain Blake stood watching the UAV feed that was broadcasting the action hundreds of kilometers away attentively. He watched as part of the roof of the castle collapsed inwards and the tiny figures of Marines exiting from the c...
2020-03-05 18:35:47 +0000 UTC View PostBodies clad in metal dropped down with loud clanks as they were perforated by bullets. Blood spurt out over the crowd of terrified nobles, with some, injured or died due to ricochets and over penetration of the bullets.
The crowd recoil away from the gunfire as the Marines ...
2020-03-04 08:17:32 +0000 UTC View Post