Looking over the dossier on his projected screen, he flicked through the digital pages with his finger. It listed multiple actions reports from Insurrectionist attacks on UNSC convoys and outposts, along with casualty reports and cam footage. Watching over the footage, he noticed something off with the rebel weaponry. But before he could look further, a call appeared and the ringing echoed through his quarters. Colonel James Ackerson, read the screen and Blaine quickly swiped his screen. The Colonel appeared on the digital screen, in his gray decorated uniform. He seemed stoic, which wasn't a surprise with all of his projects that he hid from the other Sections. "Operative.", Ackerson stated. "Colonel, I was just looking over the dossier you sent me.", Blaine said, ruffling his short hair. "Then you noticed what I noticed. These terrorists are aligned with the United Rebel Front. What is more troubling is their weapons. I had some boys from your Section to investigate and they came back with a report stating the weapons were Covenant-class rifles and Needlers. I hope you know the implications of this, Everson.", the Colonel replied. Blaine did, this could mean war with the Covenant again and destruction for life in general. "Yes sir, I do. What are my orders, sir?", he replied, wishing it was just another day, same situation. "I have requested Fleetcom to redirect the USS Allegiance to Reach Orbit so you will rendezvous with a resupply convoy to meet with the Bridge Commander. Brief them on the situation, but be discreet. We must keep the full extent of this operation secret. Semper Vigilans, Operative.", he finished and the call ended. Blaine sighed and lit another cigarette.
*** Reach Orbit, Hangar Bay, USS Allegiance ***
Blaine stood inside the doorway of the D79H-TC Pelican, smoking a cigarette with one hand and holding his carbine rifle in the other. They had landed on the USS Allegiance, and he had finished fitting into his armor and exosuit. He tossed his cigarette aside, waved to the Marine onboard and stepped off. Blaine looked around the hangar section, examining all the workers and airmen walking about. Now where the hell are these commanders.., he thought to himself as walked to what he assumed was the elevator area, directed by above signs.