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Burning Skies Saloon
Yiski:
--Warehouse--
*Roland and Yiski heard the raid sirens go off.*
"Skies, whose the idiot trying to take Anvala now?"
"Yiski should we head back to the saloon?"
"Yeah, we'll call it day for now."
*Yiski and Roland cooled down both the smelter and forge before covering it up again. As the two left the warehouse, Yiski looked out into the distance from the port.*
"Skies, no faction has managed to even breach Anvala's walls let alone its defenses. Oh well, it's their death."
*There was truth to what Yiski thought. Anvala didn't have any nearby cities, making an infantry approach visible. Even if infantry made it near Anvala, they would have to scale the mountain the city is built into and its towering walls. Invasion by air was even less probable. Anti-air batteries were littered around the walls and there were entrenched batteries in the mountains. Any unauthorized ship within two kilometers would get decimated with extreme prejudice. Simple rule of thumb: Nobody takes Anvala, ever.*
*While the two were moving through the streets back to the saloon, what they didn't see was panic or fear, but organization. While raids and possible invasions were rare, all citizens knew the drill. There wasn't any congestion of bodies and soon enough, the two found themselves back at the saloon.*
*Ny-Lee approaches Yiski*
"What's going on? Sounds like we're under attack."
"We are."
"And why are you so calm?"
"Ny, this is a city where the best gunners are created, like myself. We also have people, like myself, who make the best weapons and munitions. Anything unfriendly within two kilos is dead."
BdrLineAzn:
--Docks--
*As the race is drawing to a close, Allen was in the lead and was about to cross the finish line when an air raid siren rang throughout the area*
*All four streak to a stop as the siren continues*
*They all looked at each other before scrambling out of their carts out to the door*
*As they made it outside of the warehouse, the siren keeps on ringing as people and supplies are being moved*
*BdrLine was the first to speak*
"An air raid... REALLY NOW. This was a day for me to relax"
*Tommy was looking at the many people that were passing them. He says to the group*
"Well we should start helping out."
*All four of them agrees and they set off to where they spot some crates of ammunition laying around with people taking them to the northwestern part of the city*
*As they went back and forth carrying the crates, BdrLine spots Zill as they return back to the port*
"Hey guys, how is my Starlight doing since i was gone?"
*John answers*
"After your engines exploded from the dragon pepper incident, it took us awhile to repair the engines, but she is all good and ready why?"
"Just follow me."
*BdrLine leads his group up towards Zill. As they approach him, he is seen going back and forth talking on his radio to directing personnel around the port*
*Bdr tells his guys to stay back a little*
*To Zill*
"Zill i know you are busy directing all of this, but me and some of my men are willing to go up in the air and fight. Right now my Goldfish is all set and ready to go, unless you have something else in mind for us."
--Saloon--
*As people are going about helping prepare the cities defense, inside the saloon is a bit calmer*
*People that were left inside continue to drink, as the siren sounds outside*
*Ny-Lee then goes back and sits next to her mother and to Yiski*
"So what are we going to do now? If fighting does happen where do we all go? And more importantly where do I go to help?"
RearAdmiralZill:
-Port-
Zill looked over BdrLine a second before responding.
"I need you on the Center Gate. Put yourself right over it. You'll have plenty of support, but nothing gets through it. I know you understand."
He climbed onto his Galleon and lifted out of Port.
-Then It Was Fixed Again-
Zill flew high to see if any vessels were on the horizon. Nothing yet, though it wouldn't be long. Something was also bothering him about their approach. While a large Fleet could easily come and hit from the northwest, Anvala had many guns pointed that way. The eastern pass was less defended, but was much harder to traverse. He gave a call on his radio to his personal armory.
"This is Admiral."
"Yes sir. We are arming up as we speak."
"Detach a platoon for the eastern gate, and have them plant the new mines."
"They are prototypes though..."
"I know. You have your orders leiutenent."
"Aye."
He parked his Galleon up high over City Center. Every gate (there was three) had two Galleons and a Pyramidion on them. Long range Goldfish hovered over the walls, and Squids sat ready behind the wall. Heavy Flak batteries littered the wall towers and mountainside. Zill looked up into the night Sky, hoping Jun'ko was alright. He said his prayer.
By the Skies we fly this day. Off into the Sunset to give chase. May the Winds stay at our back. Our Dusty Mistress be appeased. Our Mugs ever full. Onwards ye' Dogs, Into the Fray.
He took a deep breath, and could smell rain and diesel. It was going to be a very long standoff.
-Saloon-
Jun'ko knew the Burning Skies would be a safe bet for her, so she didn't wander off. She still wished she was up with Zill. She was sitting in a corner, fidgiting.
Yiski:
--Saloon--
*Yiski grabs Blood Bolt's scope off the gun and turns to Ny-Lee.*
"Right now, you just need to stay put. Raid sirens go off when there's a probable chance of it happening. Usually we have a day or so to prepare. If shells do start going off, there's a cellar underneath in the back room."
*Roland to Yiski*
"What are you going to do? You are not in the military anymore."
"Heh. True, but then again, I am a Striker for a reason. Now enough debate, you all are going to hold down the saloon. I'm going to meet up with the northwest garrison."
*Yiski heads out of the saloon, leaving Jun'ko, Ny-Lee, and Roland to start prepping. As Yiski moved through the city streets he notice most people have already taken cover in raid shelters all over Anvala. Eventually, he spots the northwest garrison. They've set up an array of batteries which could tear through any fleet at any range. As Yiski got closer a watchman stopped him.*
"Halt, only military personnel allowed. You need to find cover."
*Yiski looked at the watchman. He seemed a little older than Yiski.*
"Pal, I hope you realize who you're talking to."
"..."
"Striker Yiski."
*The watchman is still not convinced. Yiski sighs to himself and pulls out a small pouch which is always by his side. He reaches in and pulls out an old Baronies Military badge. Even though his badge has no authority, his merits under the rank had far reaching influence.*
"Former Striker Commander Yiski."
*The watchman eyes got bigger upon seeing the badge and convinced it was genuine. He called down his superior who immediately recognized Yiski.*
"Yiski, I didn't know you rejoined the military?"
"I didn't Frank, but I figured a lot of your gunners haven't tasted a raid for a while. Also figured it couldn't hurt to have someone who can actually hit his targets."
"You kidding me, you're always welcome. Now let's find you a nice heavy flak to use."
*Yiski and Frank headed up to the top most battery positions were the heavy flaks were set up.*
"So, who's the idiots tryin' to hit us this time?"
"Apparently a medium fleet from the Republic. They've been raiding a few places north of here."
"You really think they'll actually come near Anvala?"
"No, but if they do get close, it never hurts to have some target practice, right?"
*Yiski laughs in agreement.*
BdrLineAzn:
--Port--
*As Zill boards his Galleon and leaves the port, BdrLine rushes back to where Tommy and the others were*
"Alright you guys come with me, we're going in the air."
*As BdrLine starts running back to his docks towards his Goldfish, Starlight, all three of them look at each other before running to catch up to him*
*Few minutes later, all four arrived back to BdrLine's docks*
*They go to what looks like a shed over an area where a ship should be. As they pull the door open, inside sits the Starlight. Reason why it is inside a shed as the goldfish has seen countless experiments from BdrLine and company which leads to much explosions. Because of this Bdr added the work shed above where she sits to make the necessary repairs*
*As of now, the airship looks pristine and combat ready as Bdr's group has maintained her while he was away*
*BdrLine to the group*
"Okay Tommy, Allen, start loading up ammunition on board for the Hawacha and bring heavy and burst we may need it. John here help me bring in the ammo for the side mortar and carronade"
*As the four goes about loading the respected ammo on board, BdrLine checks all the systems once he finished loading*
* Satisfied, he opens the back hatch and goes up to the helm and calls down*
"Ok Allen, since you are the better shot out of the three, you are on the 'whacha. Tommy John wacth the systems and try yo get the side guns if you can"
*All three complies to Bdr and goes over their posts. It not before long that BdrLine takes his ship out of his docks.*
*Once he clears the shed, he turns towards the center gate and holds positions as per requested by Zill*
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