Division 48

Division 48 – The Awakaning, Part 4

Condition 9, Stage 1, Demise Transmitter and Colossus Battle Platform

The demise transmitter allows for subspace communication and networking. Unfortunately it is possible that the signal won’t be able to reach the Wandering Fleet. In such case the Anomaly Gate will have to be opened, allowing for instant connection and travel to UEF Ships. Because the Gate is hidden under the Singularity Base 13 it is impossible to reach it remotely. Such operation has to be done manually by close connection with the Complex computers. Because we cannot be sure what entities will roam through Earth after the Collapse it is best to prepare the activating unit for every possible danger. The Colossus Battle Platform should be best suited for the operation as it is heavily armored and capable of withstanding stunning amounts of punishment. On the other hand the Humanity doesn’t plan to negotiate nor does it plan to talk with any sentient beings that will try to claim Earth as their own. The planet belongs to humankind and always will. Any protests or reactions from the temporary occupants will be ignored. If the sentient occupants won’t be planning to leave, the colossus WMD authorization will be granted and clearly demonstrated. If the occupants won’t have any means to leave our home, no shelter will be granted. This means a clear permission for genocide from the current UEF president. However politically incorrect and amoral as it may sound, humankind is tired, doesn’t have time for petty moral debate and citizens of UEF have already stated that they will accept any means necessary for their home to be reclaimed. After the Demise Transmitter sends proper packages through Anomaly Gate, the fleet is supposed to confirm the receival and come back to the system within a week. If that doesn’t happen and for some reason the fleet won’t be able to respond to the transmission Stage 2 of Condition 9 will be approved and carried on.

Demise Transmitter: Technical Information

Device Type: Long Range Transmitter

Device Purpose and side effect: Transmission of large data packages, side effects include large area brainwave distortion

Division 48 Prototype: 91/1

Date of singularity waves discovery: 2059

Internal energy source: Miniature Artificial Singularity Core

The Demise Transmitter is a device which main purpose is to send and receive large portions of data through phased out singularity waves. The waves are an old discovery and are strictly connected with the void between two dimensions. It is still unknown where exactly the void exists and what exactly it is, but apparently this is where singularities come from and humanity deals with it on everyday basis operating and using singularity-based technology. The waves itself are not harmful initially and are too weak to carry any electromagnetic waves with them. It was discovered however that with singularity exotic particle stimulation there are several effect. Severe stimulation causes the singularity to destabilize and create vast amounts of radiation. Ionized this radiation is very deadly and is used mostly as a mean to create weapons. However proper dosages of Exotic Particles cause the singularity waves to strengthen themselves and get the ability to be picked up by standard electromagnetic receivers. The distance they can travel through without data loss is however enormously wider. It is speculated that the weaves, travelling through the void are a certain constant entity that cannot be dispersed unless it reaches its destination and being picked up by a proper receiver. The waves travel instantly and can pass through any known material as they themselves are phased out until received. However if the singularity is stimulated too much the waves gain additional effect. The area near the receiver, when the waves phase in back to the dimension of origin, is temporarily under influence of von Troppen Effect which radius cannot be fully estimated and is possibly very wide. This effect is by far very disastrous to sentient beings. Waves interfere with organic brainwaves and distort them heavily, causing different health complications. They vary from instant brain death to mental deterioration. The process of mental health worsening takes time however and cannot be detected instantly. Often the victims of von Troppen Effect state that they hear voices, hallucinate, have surreal dreams or gain additional personalities. The effect consequences are however still not fully understood and may be different in many ways depending on the individual characteristics. They may also never surface and leave the victim in full health until the day he or she dies.

Location: Russian District of United Earth Federation, Physical Coordinates: 11APPH00299 Volgograd, Division 48 Singularity Base 13 – Anomaly Gate Location

Date: June 12th 2100

“All systems are operational Doctor Azarov, calibrations are complete.”

Said a young, slim man in a gray technician uniform, walking down the narrow corridor. His green eyes showing respect to the man he was talking to and walking with. Doctor Pyotr Azarov was the best singularity specialist widely known throughout the whole UEF and in every scientific community. Directly designated by the President to supervise Anomaly Gate setup and completion this man is one of a kind, always calm and strict. Commanding the place like a military outpost, his decisions never questioned. So when he decided to “test run” the anomaly gate after barely setting up an Ether Reactor no one even thought about protesting. Test running might be dangerous, but if it works Condition 9 will be almost complete and ready for finalization.

“Splendid, let us proceed.”

Said Azarov calmly. His posture not threatening, the man was a little overweight as it seemed. His gray hair long and combed into a ponytail, his white coat, way too long for his short stature. Thick nerdy glasses gave him a little comical visage, but everyone knew that you can’t tell a book by its cover. The man was cold, his grey eyes penetrating everyone he was talking to, shaking them inside as if he was looking directly into their souls. And just by looking he was probably able to tell a lot about a person. Even the toughest guards equipped with BCC Widow SR4 tried to avoid the doctors stare. He knew his dominant role, but never really took advantage of it, he simply ran the things smoothly.

Both the doctor and the young technician were walking along the white corridor. The underground Division 48 Base was a very big construction, mainly because of the Anomaly Gate size. It was supposed to easily allow a passage of 2 UEF Dreadnoughts simultaneously. That required a lot of free space. And so through the straight corridor they proceeded into an industrial elevator. Two guards standing on both sides of the lifts entrance, not even looking at the Doctor and the technician. The doctor pressed the green button with L-90 written on it. The industrial door closed with a moan, the lift shook a little and then proceeded to move down slowly. During the travel the men didn’t exchange any words. None were necessary, both knew it’s a historical moment, a moment of truth. Either the gate will activate properly creating a rip in reality or it will destabilize and implode annihilating everything in the base vicinity. After a while the lift came to a slow stop. The steel door opened slowly as if delaying on purpose, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere. They both stepped out of the lift. The doctor was as calm as ever, not even a drop of sweat visible on his forehead. His confidence was great and seemed to pour into others present near him. The technician was however nervous. His breath heavier than usual, heart pounding loudly in his chest, as if trying to get out of his body and run away. In front of them was a short corridor made out of obsidian black metal. They knew it was Etherium, an intelligent material that could be as hard as diamond or as soft as a napkin. Humanity came into contact with Etherium only after a year from the Eternal Eyes appearance. Any inorganic metallic fabric that came into contact with the singularity was immediately converted into Etherium. Quickly this fact was noticed and used. Etherium is considered much more useful than any material available naturally on Earth. It is resistant to high and low temperatures, molecular acid, physical pressure and much more. Etherium is warm in touch and responds to electrical current and singularity waves. Only together they become a key to shape and change Etherium to one’s desire. It is commonly used near singularities, as it is the only 100% effective material able to contain and resist all the singularities side effect including reality shifts. The two men approached door made out of Etherium. The door shut by a circle lock in the middle of it that held them together. Azarov approached the circle and placed his hand on it. A silent beep came out of the door as the lock turned to the left and the door slid sideways into the wall. The way was open and beyond the door a large control room was present. 20 People operating various machinery in the room, rows of holographic computers and monitors were occupying the whole frontal section showing different readings that seemed random. In front of the entrance a glass panel stood showing one of the biggest achievements of humankind – the Anomaly Gate.
The Gate looked simply like an oval pool filled with melted silver. The surface was not moving at all and looked as if it was solid. On both right and left of the pool, two high poles were standing and on top of each some golden oval-shaped contraptions that looked similar to tesla coils. Both emanating eerie green light. Everything was made out of obsidian black Etherium, except the coils that were made of some golden metal. In the back of the gigantic spherical room a single object stood out. Made out of white negative charged Etherium, the object could be only identified as a massive Ether Reactor, twice as big as a 21st century average family home. The whole spherical room had easily the height of a skyscraper. The oval roof was opened allowing some sunlight to come through it. The silver surface of the pool was deflecting the light, giving a magnificent and glorious image. The doctor took of his glasses and simply smiled, proud of the progress and his invention. He looked around slowly, seeing as every single person was entering some data through the holographic interfaces of many computers.

“Prepare for general test. Reactor at 100%, pool density at 33%. Charge the coils to 60% output and get ready for a miracle people!”

He shouted passionately. Every single person immediately obeyed the doctors instructions. The young technician next to him nodded with a sudden burst of vigor. He quickly ran to a holographic console on his right and pressed a few buttons. Soon after that a female electronic voice echoed through the whole base:

“Warning! Anomaly Gate activation in progress! All personnel is to proceed with caution!”

After that a distant but clear vibration and powering-up sound was heard. The glass panel started to shake as the vibrations were intensifying. Green arcs of singularity energy started to strike the silver surface of the pool, coming out of the coils. The strikes were more powerful with each passing second. The Ether reactor started to give out a distinctive howl, as it was powered to its maximum capacity. Every single person was observing the event with intense curiosity but also dread. If something was to go wrong, everyone present could say good bye to their lives. The doctor however cleaned his glasses with his coat nonchalantly and put them back on his nose. His arms crossed, previous smile disappeared replaced with his usual grimace. He was simply watching, no emotions whatsoever, he just knew that it will go as it should; all things considered he was the one that made the proper calculations. After that thought, the silver surface of the pool started to shimmer and look like water. It changed its color to pitch black. The golden coils arcs also changed their energy color to black and then without any warning a massive pillar of black light shot out of the liquid, spilling it over around the spherical room. The doctor smiled yet again, this time even wider.

“Anomaly Gate activated, stable – connection frequency optimal, no dispersion, passage allowed”

Said the electronic female voice. The pillar of black light was still shooting out, the reactor still working with full capacity. The pillar went all the way up to the sky and beyond, visible to everyone in Volgograd. The control room of the base fell silent, every single person dumbstruck, looking at the pillar with both surprise and confusion. This however soon passed, as the first person threw his arms up and cheered, shouting loudly

“We did it! IT WORKS! WOOOO!”

Everyone soon followed, with the exception of Azarov, who was still standing still and smiling widely.

Location: Equestria, previously known as Earth, Eastern Forbidden grounds, previously known as Eastern Europe, Equstrian border, Royal Guard Outpost 1

“Sooo, White Spear, you said that she actually slapped you with her hoof?”

Asked a tall muscular stallion, covered in warm grey clothing, protecting him from the cold. A single emblem was sew on his warm coat, an emblem of the Equestrian Royal Guard. Because of the clothing it was hard to say what was his cutie mark or color for that matter. A sword was sheathed and clipped to his leather belt, covered in frost from the cold temperatures that were haunting this deserted area. The closest city from their outpost was Stalliongrad, but it was still damn far away, about 3 or 4h of trotting. He was currently talking with another guard, also covered in the same warm clothing with similar emblem sew on his shoulder. This one however had a horn standing out from his hood. This pony was also much shorter and about half as muscular as the first one. His horn was also covered in thin frost layer.

“Yeach… She did and damn it hurt…”

The unicorn answered with shame, massaging his left check with his hoof.
The muscular earth pony gave the unicorn a stern disappointed look.

“I know what you’re gonna say, I just know, so don’t say a thing. ‘Hey White Spear, where did yer balls go? Somepony stole them?’

Quickly said the Unicorn, mimicking his friends voice and sighing deeply soon after that.

“Well you always end up like that with the mares. And every single time I tell you: Stop BEING yourself, no one likes your character!”

Shouted out the Earth Pony gesticulating with his right hoof.

“Oh just swell, thanks for that, I feel much better now Sharpy, magnificent support coming from you…”

Said White Spear, his words dripping with sarcasm and hurt.

“Hey man, I didn’t mean it like that… It’s just that you… Like… Moan too much and complain about silly and petty things all the time…”

Delicately said Sharp Sword, trying not to emotionally hurt his friend further.

“Oh yeach, right, White Spear the moaner. I moan too much because its -50 degrees out here, I moan too much because we’re at the end of known world, where only idiots come to see that stupid ancient ruined building 40 minutes away from here. I complain too much because our pay does not cover basic survival expenses! Oh I DEFINATELLY COMPLAIN TOO MUCH!”

Shouted out the angered Unicorn, yet again using sarcasm as his main offensive weapon.

“Well now that you mention it… That’s actually true…”

Said the Earth Pony silently a little scared to admit that White Spear might be right.

“YOU SEE?! And I MOAN too much. Gimme a break Sharpy. My hooves are falling off, I can’t even FEEL my face, and we’re stuck here for a night watch like something is ACTUALLY going to happen. Riiight, makes perfect sense. If a horde of vicious beasts suddenly attacks I’m gonna run away, screw it. 10 ponies can’t defend A BORDER for Celestias Sake. And we don’t even HAVE a proper building, but a wooden freakin’ cottage! Seriously, what the hell is it supposed to be? A joke? Because I’m not laughing!”

Ranted White Spear with both disdain and passion in his voice, as if he was acting on stage. Sharp Sword snorted silently, obviously amused by his friends rant, a wide smile plastered on his face.

“Man ponies can say whatever they want, but you’re the best ranting pony out there Whites!”

Said Sharpy happily

“Heh, yeach… When this is over I’m gonna use my acting talent and get a huge role in some fancy show!”

Said White Spear now also happily smiling. His friend always knew what to say to calm him down… Even when it was a random thought.

STOMP

Suddenly Sharp Swords ear twitched. He turned his head in the direction of the wasteland.
“What?”

Asked White Spear

“Shh… Did you hear that?” asked Sharpy nervously

“Hear what… Oh I get it, you’re pulling my leg...”

Smirked White Spear, glad that he uncovered his friends plot

STOMP

White Spear suddenly turned his head also, a little scared

“W… What was that?”

Asked White, his voice a little shaky

“I don’t know, but it doesn’t sound like a common idiot coming back from sightseeing…”

Answered Sharp Sword, unsheathing his weapon.

STOMP

“Holy Celestia… What can possibly make that kind of sound?!”

Asked White Spear loudly, obviously starting to get freaked out

STOMP

Additional mechanical sound of some heavy machinery reached their ears. Swirl of servos and sound of metal scratching metal. It was like nothing they ever heard in their lives. These sounds were very alien to them, both ponies started to get agitated, trying to see what was it that was coming in their direction. After a few more stomps, a figure started to emerge from the blizzard. Gigantic bulky structure with legs and two arms pointing at the ponies. They soon realized that it cannot be a structure, because it was moving, each stomp caused by its huge metal feet hitting the ice-covered ground, the mass of the thing had to be enormous. With each step the details were getting clearer. It had a huge black box-shaped torso. Two mechanical arms coming out of the sides of it, ending with something weird… It looked like fingers, but was much longer and clamped together. Each finger had a hole in it. The other arm had three enormous claws. The legs of the thing were flexing at a weird angle. Unlike dragon legs those were angling backwards and ended with feet that were made of three metal claws digging into the ground with each step. It had no head, instead of it an enormous cannon made out of two barrels was visible. The machine was easily 20 meters in height. Poor ponies were completely frozen on the spot, looking at the thing but not quite believing that it was there. Maybe some kind of mirage? Maybe they were simply seeing things… The Colossus AI made the machine stop just 20 meters from the ponies. Dwarfing them with its size, the AI begun a standard procedure upon contact with organic entities.

….SCANNING LIFE SIGNATURES….

….IDENTIFIED AS ALIEN ENTITY….

….PERFORMING AREA SCAN…

A green horizontal laser suddenly shot out of the machines torso. Going up and down twice it scanned the area quickly. White Spear and Sharp Sword were just gazing upon the sight, unable to move out of fear and amazement

….10 LIFE SIGNATURES DETECTED….

….CONDITION 9….

“CONDITION 9… PLEASE RESPOND THRUTHFULLY TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION…”

Boomed an artificial mechanical male voice, shocking the ponies even further

“ARE YOU WILLING TO LEAVE EARTH PEACEFULLY OR ARE YOU CLAIMING IT AS YOUR OWN?”

The voice boomed again. After a minute White Spear came out of shock, realizing that he has to answer or the thing will get impatient and possibly slaughter them.

“Errr… That… We… “ He coughed “What’s Earth?”

“PLANET IDENTIFIED AS BIRTHPLACE OF CREATORS, BELONGS TO HUMANITY… IT IS THE PLANET YOU ARE CURRENTLY RESIDING ON…”

“Whaaa….?”

Asked White Spear dumbstruck…

“Of course NOT! Equestria doesn’t belong to you, whatever you are! You have to be mistaken!”

Suddenly shouted now furious and fully awoken from his shock Sharp Sword, lifting up his hoof with threat. The machine was still “looking” at White Spear however.

“DO YOU CONFIRM YOUR COLLEGUES STATEMENT?”

Asked Colossus, its voice devoid of any emotion

“I… That’s… No… I.. I don’t…”

Answered White Spear overtaken by fear, not even thinking clearly. Sharp Sword looked at him, mouth agape, unable to believe that his friend just said that.

“CONFIRMED. TARGET 2 MARKED AS NON HOSTILE.”

The machine turned to Sharp Sword

“DO YOU SPEAK IN THE NAME OF YOUR WHOLE RACE?”

Sharp sword didn’t answer still looking at his friend, completely disappointed, not believing in White Spears betrayal.

“DEFAULT ANSWER: YES. CONFIRMED. PROCEEDING WITH CONDITION 9. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE – SEARCH AND DESTROY”

The arm of the Colossus lowered itself and pointed at Sharp Sword, who was still not paying attention to anything except his friend

“White… How could you? Why…”

White Spear just lowered his head unable to say anything, still not fully understanding what was happening. To him it all could be simply a dream. It was however too late for any real action or answer. Their attention turned to the machine as its hand with fingers clamped together started to rotate. A sound of working motor and 6 black barrels that were rotating faster and faster came to them.

….TARGET LOCKED…

….FIRING….

Then the time slowed for White Spear and everything seemed to go blurry. A sudden explosive sound came to his ears… Then his friend was pierced by something invisible to Unicorns eyes. Then again and again and again, blood splattering next to him as holes were appearing out of nowhere in Sharp Swords body turning him into red mush. Soon after that the wooden cottage with the rest of the guards also got the same treatment. Sudden screams of pain and panic reached White Spears ears as salvos of Etherium bullets were ripping apart everything and everyone on their way. White Spear looked down and realized he was kneeling, his hooves covered in blood flowing from the shattered remains of Sharp Sword… Blood, he never saw it before… Something broke inside his mind and White Spear fell backwards losing consciousness. The last thing he remembered was sound of heavy stomps moving away, quieter and quieter until the darkness consumed him completely and then he heard nothing.

A/N: Well sorry you had to wait so long for another chapter, but I had a creativity crisis xP it’s gone however and the story proceeds. I’ll try to update as soon as possible, however I still have 2 exams to pass, so It might be a lil bit late… TY for reading, hope you liked it :)