(Sorry, female rebel it is.)
'Kraoht! Take this!' a familiar voice calls from behind, and you turn just in time to catch something he's throwing. The man is Harnen, the leader of the city's resistance movement. He is rumoured to be the heir of one of the continental noble Houses, but you don't think that's very likely. He looks like any other colonist living in city, with short, brown hair and a sharp, gaunt face.
He beckons you to follow and disappears into the night, making his way towards the general direction of the docks.
The thrown item is revealed to be a standard militia pistol, heavy but reliable. You have a feeling you're going to need it later on.
You pull your coat tighter around you, trying to escape the cold winter air, and follow Harnen up the street. Pillars of smoke are beginning to arise all across the city, and the bark of firearms comes from all around you. Shouts of pain and anger fill the air.
You make your way up the to the top of the hill, joining Harnen in watching the chaotic mess that has overtaken the docks. The Empire ships in harbor are both on fire, and you're pretty sure the smaller one is sinking. Harnen curses.
' I wanted those ships intact. I swear, if they don't take any ships at Salv, I'm going to hang all of these idiots.' He shakes his head a little.
' Come on. We'll see if we can still salvage anything.'
You race down the hill together, and the sound of gunfire becomes much more apparent. Looks like the crew of those ships are still fighting.
Also, something that sounds like... horses? The loyalists must've brought their mounted militia in. Still, you've got strenght in numbers, and that should be enough.
The battle is raging all across the docks, but Harnen most likely wants you to help him get through to the ships. Taking out the cavalry would also tip the balance in your favour. The safest way would probably be to head for one of the sturdy two-storey houses and shoot from their safety.
What will you do?
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Topic: The Rebellion - The Fall of an Empire (Read 3625 times)