Starting a new faction in the Halo universe with StarCraft Terran Technology

Chapter 4

~[ 5 Days later ]~

[MIDNIGHT]

[GRAND CANYON REGION]

[EXCAVATION SITE, PROXIMITY 250 KM SOUTHEAST FROM GAIA COLONY]

It has been a few days since the news about the finding. Without further obstacles such as stupid bureaucracy,I ordered a dozen companies of dominion troopers and marines, six siege tanks, 30 APC and 300 SCV, and a couple of logistics-related personnel and equipment to that site named "Wawunderwaffer.". Why use a German name? Because the site we were digging could house tonnes of advanced alien technology, I could salvage and reverse engineer it to help me survive in this insane world. Maybe a straight-out escape while we are at it.Plus it sound cool at least for my ears. The digging site Area of Operations position is quite ideal for building a good fortress

.A huge flat land is surrounded by a natural barrier of tall mountains, leaving only three narrow gates to enter. Plus, there is a drinkable oasis at the corner with deep cliffs to prevent breaches and circling. Building adequate fortifications with tonnes of defensive turrets, a cannon tower, bunkers, and a sensor tower. Before that, I need to build and clear the pathway for transportation and logistics so the process will be smoother. Along the way, we are protecting and creating another defence line just in case another assault happens.

"So, how is the excavation progressing?" I ask the chief engineer while he is busy ordering around.

"Work progress is faster than we anticipated. Around 20% of the workload is completed. But the prizes we dig in might be too much for us to handle." He said this while sweating a little.

"So how big is the "PRIZE" again?" I look around the site and see many silver tower-like structures sticking around the canyon like sore thumbs. Thanks to SCV working day and night, especially in this canyon-rocky terrain.

"The initial deep sensor scan indicates around 3 kilometres of diameter and width and 20 metres deep from the surface. But I suspect it could be bigger than the size of the city, like Tokyo back on earth. So yeah, we need more than at least another 2 days just to clean up the rough rocky surface alone, and we haven't even touched the digging site yet. That if we didn't have company here, of course," he said while covering his eye with a cap. Looking around left and right to see anything, try stalking him. He must consider the region's local animals, according to a report from scouts that I received several weeks ago. What kind of forces? That needs to wait to be found out.

"Don't worry, chief, if you are afraid of getting attacked anytime, I will reinforce this area with more manpower, not just to give you and your men peace of mind but to speed up the workload here. You have my words." I ask Siri to issue an order sending another company of dominion troopers and a couple of APC of various variants. I didn't need to worry about shortages of manpower patrolling around the area. Ask for more and more war equipment, and enlistment keeps pumping out like a fountain. At least twice as often as the first 3 weeks ago. I'm also considering using a robot, but that needs to wait after my little adventure.

"That very reassuring promise you give Marshall.Anyway, let's hope the best, shall we?" as he walks away to inspect and oversee the site.

"Hmm, that's a lot of numbers. It could be a city, or maybe some kind of outpost was built here. I just hope there is no sleeping alien buried here as well. (Nah, knowing my luck, it totally will happen.) Just leave with the commanding officer here to take care of you. But one last thing to do before returning home." I walk around the base, searching for something eye-catching. For half an hour somewhere, SCV workers found some kind of silver and golden door from hours of digging. There has been no sign of activity so far.