Ark Command Center
14:25 hours

Lieutenant Cortez was cuffed and brought to the Ark's Command building, he was placed into what can be described as a interrogation room he had many questions primarily on how were there still humans on Harvest and how they managed to stay and even build the Ark. He was previously interrogated before and had gotten some knowledge on what Nikkes were and the manufacturers which was called "The big Three" that manufactured them.

Cortez's thoughts: So there's Elysion, a manufacturer that emphasizes on military style things. Tetra which is basically an entertainment company trying to become a semi military company by making Nikkes. And Missilis is ONI ish.

He was then snapped out from his thoughts as the door opened and walked in Andersen.

Andersen: I'm sorry that you had to wait, I do hope they didn't do anything too harsh did they?

Cortez: Nah they didn't, although that twin tailed girl really puts these cuffs on tight.

Andersen then sits on the other side of the table where Cortez was.

Andersen: I see. Well my name is Andersen, Deputy Chief of the Central Government.

Cortez: First Lieutenant Jackson Cortez, leader of 3rd recon from the UNSC Marine Corps. 

Andersen: UNSC? Are you not mistaken or did something teleported you into our world?

Cortez: No none of those, I came here onboard UNSC Destiny. The Destiny departed from Earth just 5 hours with it's destination being here, Harvest.

Andersen: So you are saying that you are aliens? Or are you just claiming that this is not Earth?

Cortez took a deep sigh, he now knew that these people didn't know that the planet they inhabit was Harvest.

Cortez: Sir, if you do not trust me then fine. But what I am saying is the truth, this planet isn't Earth, this is Harvest. A colony world that was found in 2468.

Andersen: And how could that be believable?

Cortez: Look, you sure as hell don't trust me but I sure as hell am the same. If I can contact my superior he can fill you in on the history of what the fuck is going on here.

Andersen: So that a full invasion can begin? That won't be happening.

Cortez: Listen, the UNSC isn't into invading anything unless something happens to me then top brass will authorize an invasion. The ship is in orbit and has almost millions of soldiers onboard, if I can contact my superior I can assure that there is no need for those actions.

Andersen: And what if it all goes south?

Cortez: Then a likely scenario is that an orbital bombardment will happen, cannons, missiles, nuclear warheads and everything.

Andersen knew that the Ark wouldn't have been able to hold off against a more numerical superior foe, he had to either give in or be faced with an unexpected visitor at their doorstep.

Andersen: Fine. But-

Suddenly the alarms blared inside the room as an emergency broadcast began to play.

"RAPTURES HAS BEEN SPOTTED WITHIN THE VACINITY OF THE ARK! ALL CITIZEN AND PERSONEL ARE TO EVACUATE INTO SAFETY BUNKERS IMMEDIATELY AND ANY OR ALL NIKKE SQUADS ARE TO ENGAGE WITH THE RAPTURES!"

The broadcast ended but the alarms didn't.

Andersen: The Raptures? Here of all times?

Andersen then looks at Corte both had a serious stare down.

Andersen: If you want to prove it, then I suggest by helping us against the Raptures.

Andersen throws the hand cuff keys to Cortez, which he picked up and takes off the hand cuffs off his hands.

Cortez: You can count on it.

Cortez heads towards the elevator again.

Time Skip.

*KABOOOM*

The entrance was rocked by a large explosion as the elevator opens and Cortez walks out where he was greeted by Minami.

Minami: Lieutenant!

Cortez: Report.

Frank came up.

Frank: It's a war out there sir, at least a dozen of em.

Cortez: Then let's help thin out the numbers. Wilhelm how goes your will?

Wilhelm: As righteous as I stand high. Prepare yourself Lieutenant!

A spare assault rifle was tossed at Cortez courtesy of Wilhelm, he then spun around to face his team.

Cortez: 3rd recon! We were the first to make human contact and now we are the first to make enemy contact! We were blessed by the lord above for this opportunity!

He loads a fresh mag into the assault rifle.

Cortez: AM I RIGHT MARINES?!

3rd Recon: SIR YES SIR!

Cortez: Damn right I am! Now lets show these people what we're here for!

The doors started to open as the Grizzly's engines roared to life.

Cortez: All you greenhorns want to see the enemies up close, this is your lucky day!

The giant blast doors finally opened to reveal a warzone as Nikkes and Raptures exchanged fire with one another.

Cortez: GO GO GO!

The Marines out and took cover behind nearby debris. The grizzly also rolled out and began firing it's 188mm gun.

*BOOM*

A Rapture exploded from the sheer might of the 188mm gun's APFSDS shell.

Wilhelm: Target  Destroyed! Gunner  load HESH! Aim 121, 550 meters! Aim, FEUER!

*BOOM*

The E5 Grizzly scored yet another kill.

Cortez: Let's not have Wilhelm hag all the fun!

*RATATATATATA*

The Marines on both sides of the tank fired their weapons, Battle Rifles, Assault Rifles, and DMR's. But none were effective as the bullets didn't do much damage to the Raptures.

Frank: These buggers have tuff armor!

Cortez: Simon, the Spnkr!

PVT. Simon Wills

Simon: Coming right up LT!

Simon ran up and kneeled down with the Rocket launcher as Cortez loads a tube of two rockets on to it.

Cortez: You're good!

He tapped Simon's shoulder as Simon peeked out from cover to fire.

Simon: BACKBLAST CLEAR!

*FTWOOOOSH*

A rocket flies out and flew fast towards a Rapture and explodes it to bits, another rocket flew out and destroyed another one.

Simon: WOOOHOOOO!! Two kills baby!

Just as the Marine celebrated his first two kills, more Raptures appeared tenfold from the first wave.

Frank: More of them!

*PEW*
*PSHCLACK*

Simon was then hit on the chest a shot hits him.

Simon: ARGH! I'm hit!

Cortez dragged Simon by the legs back to cover as a medic took into the wounded.

TEAM MEDIC Sarah Soyuz 

Cortez: Check on Simon!

Sarah: Roger.

Sarah began to check on Simon, blood began to come out where the wound was.

Sarah: Went through the hardened soft armor, Frank help me get the vest off of him.

Frank immediately switched his position and helped to take off Simon's vest, the wound wasn't large but the size of a ping pong ball.

Frank: You hurt there kid?

Simon: Hurts like a bitch.

Frank: You'd get a purple heart.

Sarah noticed that there weren't any projectiles stuck into Simon, the wound was cauterized. She immediately patched him up.

Sarah: Sir, the Raptures aren't firing projectile weapons. It's some sort of energy based one.

Cortez: Alright, thanks for the tip!

The Marines continued on fighting with the little knowledge provided by their Medic, but it was being proven futile as more and more Raptures started to appear.

Minami: How many more of these fucking things are going to come?!

Wilhelm: My tank is running out of shells, 20mm is out too.

Frank: I'm all out!

Cortez: Same here.

*BOOM*

The Grizzly fired it's last shell as it's gun went silent.

Wilhelm: That's it, last shell. Es ist eine Ehre, mit dir zu kämpfen. (An honor to fight with you.)

As the thought of this was how they would go out, not being able to report their findings to others but went out fighting.

*RUMBLE*
*RUMBLE*
*RUMBLE*

The ground rumbled all around them.

Minami: Oh what now?!

The Nikkes looked scared and wary since it could've been a bigger threat.

Tetra Nikke: W-What is happening?

Missilis Nikke: Is-Is a Rapture lord?!

The Rumbling continued until up in the sky a gargantuan silhouette appeared as it broke the sky and shadowed the entire area. It was the UNSC Destiny itself.

Cortez: It's the Destiny!

The Marines cheered to see the pride of Humanity hovering above them armed with guns that can rival the Mantle's approach.

Location: Bridge of UNSC Destiny.

Halesworth: Visual confirmation, 3rd Recon and Anvil 1-1 are alive. 

Looking down at the Holo table, the Fleet Admiral was relieved.

David: All ventral secondary guns! Begin bombardment of enemy forces!

Outside, all of the fortress and secondary weapons pointed downwards towards the Raptures general area.

Halesworth: Ready at command.

The Fleet Admiral looks at the A.I.

David: Fire.

With the Marines

https://youtu.be/-lM25P0KGEE

(This is generally only the audio of the guns onboard the frigate firing)

The guns fired downwards directly at the Raptures as the explosions rocked quaked the surrounding area, in mere seconds the Raptures were nothing but scrap. All of the Marines were cheering at the sight in front of them.

Frank: WOOOOOO!!!!! Get em all!

Popping out from the cupola of his tank, Wilhelm looked at the carnage happening in front and takes a deep breath and sighs in relieve.

Wilhelm: Looks like we live to fight another day, Cortez.

The tank commander said in a German accent.

Cortez: Yes, we are.

The bombardment continued until all the Raptures were destroyed. This marked the beginning of the soon to be historical in the UNSC as the Second Harvest Campaign.

TBC

(Sorry if not much of this makes sense, it was due to me rushing to finish this chapter.)