MGN Astin, the Prefect of the Legion, has mysteriously vanished several months, leaving the Fist with no message. No one was able to contact or find him. His absence caused serious problem to the Legion. However, recently MGN Astin has returned to the Emperor’s Hammer territory and to the active service. He was restored as the Prefect due to sudden resignation of MGN Ric Hunter, who had previously replaced Astin on this position.
The Emperor’s Hammer Executive Officer, disturbed with the situation, conducted an investigation. Though it was short, it brought important news. It turned out that MGN Astin has been shot down over planet Natin, located in Aquila Star System, by an unidentified ship. Further investigation tracked that ship to an organisation called Black Spear, which is known for anti-Imperial activities.
Also, SA Rapier has received unexpected gift from MGN Ric Hunter, Just before his resignation. Gathered data suggests that he may be involved in the assassination attempt. Due to its connection to the Hammer’s Fist, the investigation has been passed off to the Legion. Since now, it is our priority to continue it. Our primary goal is to gather as much information about Black Spear as possible and to eliminate its members.
Due to the importance of the situation, all Troopers of the Hammer’s Fist were summoned at the headquarters of the Legion for briefing before the Operation Mongoose. When all of them arrived, Colonel Xantros, the Vice-Prefect of the Fist, called a meeting in one of the conference rooms.
Xantros looked upon every single Trooper. He knew most of them, as he has just been appointed to the position of the Vice-Prefect. Until then, he fought with them, shoulder to shoulder and was not going to get rid of that habit. After few minutes of silence, Xantros started his speech.
“Greetings Troopers!
You all know why are we here now. You have received the information about results of the investigation conducted by the Emperor’s Hammer Executive Officer. Recent assassination attempt on the live of Major General Astin, the Prefect of the Legion, has made us aware of the threat that is caused by the organisation Black Spear. We know that its goal is obvious; they want to destroy the Hammer’s Fist and to destabilise the situation in the Empire.
As the elite unit of Stormtroopers, we cannot allow this to happen. Thus, the Special Operations Command has decided to prevent any further attacks on the Legion or assassination attempts on any members of the Fist. By the order of the Prefect, I and Colonel Aija Alura Judarrl have planned the preemptive attack on the Black Spear.
However, before we can to start direct assault on the Black Spear, we must gather more information. The organisation is extremely dangerous, so we must learn as much about it as possible, so we can predict their next move and to be prepared for it.
We will start search in the system, where Major General Astin has been shot down. Necessary information has already been sent to the computers in your quarters. Please, familiarise yourself with them and het ready for the quick deployment. We are moving out within 24 hours. Are there any questions?â€
There were no questions. The members of the Fist were ones the best soldiers in the Galaxy. They were strong, skilled and experienced. They knew what to do and no one had any doubts. Especially, after recent assassination attempt.
“All right then, you are dismissed!â€
