Resurgence Raven Alliance Chapter 6 (Epilogue)
Is There Hope?
“Why have we not heard from Director Ronthu? What about Khan McKenna?” demanded Sandra Rivera to her command staff.
With no response, she continued on, “We have open warfare across the planet and a Blakist flotilla above us, we need Clan Snow Raven!”
“Ma’am!” shouted a young officer across the room as he came running over, standing at attention.
“What is it?”
“We are being hailed from the Strength of Blake!”
Everyone present looked at each other in shock, this was the first attempt at communication since the invasion of Alpheratz began. President Avellar stood to walk with Sandra. Both moved to the communication room. She nodded when both were ready and the feed went live. However, neither of them were expecting to see Khan Sterling McKenna.
“President Avellar, Sandra Rivera, I hope my message reaches you quickly. It seems that our border has erupted into chaos. Multiple units appear to have deployed into Draconis Combine space under your command.” She paused to give a skeptical look.
“We are also being attacked by multiple mercenary and DCMS units on multiple worlds. I have deployed my forces to attack these invaders, it will be some time before I can reinforce Alpheratz. It is happening on nearly every border world, without the HPG network I have given orders to fortify the border, however, that message is taking some time to move. Respond when you are able, that we can communicate to solve this situation. I have yet to receive word of any large DCMS pushes to begin conquering worlds.” She paused again, appearing to think through her next words carefully.
“The Watch has also reported something disturbing. There is a possibility that deep cover Blakist agents are on the move, as they were on Grey Monday. We are unsure of their whereabouts and long term intentions, however, I would not be surprised to find out they are involved in these seemingly surprising and questionable attacks. Also, a fleet was detected entering Draconis space from the Periphery, we do not have any further data, however, it is worrisome, I would suggest we place all units not currently engaged on high alert. I look forward to your responses.”
The screen went black, then briefly lit up to a barely visible, hooded figure, with a deep red hood, shadowing his face, with a glowing yellow eye, then it cut off.
“Our entire nation is under an attack of this magnitude?” asked the President, his body language showing fear.
“I wonder if this is that fleet spotted in Draconis space, unless it is just one of multiple fleets? She said our forces crossed into the Combine as well?” Sandra face showed complete confusion.
Both of them walked back to the command staff and relayed the message from the Khan. Some questioned its legitimacy but, there were enough signs to show it was legitimate. That means the courier dropship was already intercepted. Sandra watched as the staff began to shift from discussion, to arguing, to yelling, to near absolute panic before shutting it down.
“Silence!” she yelled. All the men and women before her stopped and looked at her. “We don’t yet know what is going on, however, we know these bastards are Blakists and we know what they want. That will be the HPG and the Star League bunker system below Mackennopolis. Recall everyone, we make our stand here. All able bodied personnel are to be conscripted. Prepare traps on approach, I want AA weaponry mounted everywhere, and all Mechwarriors in their Battlemechs at all times, they sleep at their machines in the hangars during rest periods, dismissed.”
The staff at least maintained their professionalism and saluted before departing. Was this the end of the Raven Alliance?