War for Freedom

(Chapter 28.5)/Shenanigans In The 40k Universe

Third person POV:
Unknown date and time:
Somewhere in Tau space:

Over a planet controlled by the Tau, a fleet of battleships-maintained orbit while preparing their weapons. Inside the Capital ship, the command center was in a frenzy as many of the people were getting bizarre reports. The Fleet Commander, who was a decorated War Veteran of the Tau, was confused about the whole situation, since this planet was far from any warfront. Tired of waiting, he asked the closest person,

Tau Fleet Commander: "Status Report."

Tau I.O.: "Sir, the planet is under attack."

Tau Fleet Commander: "I can see that, by who?"

Tau I.O.: "I just got the reports simplified...(confused) a single human?"

After he heard that, the Fleet Commander looked at the Intelligence Officer in confusion, since that made no sense to him. This planet was known for being highly defended by the Tau, so for a single human, who he assumed was a Space Marine considering the reports, was unrealistic. A Space Marine, to him, was indeed highly skilled, but even they couldn't take an entire planet all by themselves.

Turning to the planet outside the window, he saw that half the world was covered in a storm, despite it being an Arid planet that never had one before. He believed that whoever this was is a direct disciple of a Chaos God, since that would be the only reasonable explanation for what's happening. Tired of waiting and wanting to know who the hell the person was, he shouted to the entire room,

Tau Fleet Commander: "Get me a visual!"

After he shouted that, a large hologram showed a video of a battalion of Tau firing at something in the distance. In the next moment, and flash of blue light raced around them, afterwards, it disappeared, and they all fell dead, blood beginning to pool their bodies. The Captain, having just witnessed this, froze in complete shock before looking up and shouting,

Tau Fleet Commander: "Someone explain to me what I just saw!"

Tau I.O.: "From our scans sir, whoever this person is, they're traveling at ten percent the speed of light, and getting faster."

After the Intelligence Officer said that, the Fleet Commander was slacked jawed as he looked back at the hologram, seeing the flash of light traveling so fast that the camera changed with each heartbeat he had. He knew that whoever this was, they could not win a ground battle against them, but, a bombardment from space should be able to take them out. Looking at the Communication Officer, he ordered,

Tau Fleet Commander: "Get me in contact with the Captain's, we're going to bombard that planet."

Tau Communication Officer (surprised): "But sir, there could still be civilians in the area we bombard."

Tau Fleet Commander: "I know, which is why we need to be precise, and to do that, we need to be in sync."

Tau Communication Officer (nods): "Understood sir, linking up with the others."

After saying that, the officer began typing furiously on his console, making sure every single link was clear. After some time, the Captains of the other ships were connected with the Fleet Commander, leading to.the Communication Officer to turn back to him before nodding. After getting the nod, the Fleet Commander stood up before stating his order,

Tau Fleet Commander: "All ships, prepare for precise laser bombardment and link up with-"

Tau I.O.: "Sir!"

Tau Fleet Commander (annoyed): "You better have a good rea-"

Tau I.O.: "We lost visual on the human on everything sir, cameras, sensors, even scanners."