In response to the comes Joe boots up another song....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp_Xc1l3Rnw

   The Apefolk spread out  with  some other Delta Fleet  troops from other  transports.. they had  3/4's of the  Uppers  to cover, going down ward...

 The Naragrans  and Nivarians would cover the  other 1/4.. for now.

 as they moved, the COM s  voiced....now?..  as your groups  moved through the shell... you get to the access tubbels at the rim of the Uppers..... you'll find passage ways that lead into the Uppers... there?.. hunting will be easier... because it will be like being on a planet...

    [I'm going to metagame just a little bit.  Will correct if you don't like it] Alright.  Joseph says "Want to try that wreaking ball technic I was talking about?"  The Naragrans don't even answer, some simply wep a corner of a tall building and jump across to another anchoring the web.  Another comming up from behind smashes the corner loose so it swings like a wrecking ball straight into enemy forces moving up the street.  "Ya know, this could be a lot of help in the stem where we have a high ceiling."

 going through the passages of the Upper's  dome, The Naragrans  and  Nivarians encountered, streams of UEs.

  many UEs  were 'tastetested', as were any  unlucky humanoids that were grabbed  by the NAragrans.

  The  Naragrans learned how to use grenades...through trial and error. but  webbing the  things to  there front Legs.. and using the spindle arm to  treat it away and Toss the thing.

  a few Naragrans lost body parts when they didn'tleanr fast enough.. but not they could do even more dadamge..thought a few hapless  'SGTs" were there.. like Joe MAc to try and lead the things onwards.

 A pair of parasites wereblown  by  'Green Monn Unit".. a little Bit more , they might be ready to drop into  the Uppers   itself.

  The  battles  were gruesome... Humans   allowed the  Apefolks to Go ahead of them as they  worked their way down to the  Uppers.

 The Naragrans  seemed to be, more then happy to Kill Creshians and Largans... though the lizrads were only seen here  and there..maybe 'advisors?'

 one of the impact areas had a parasite   shuttle that broke through the Metal part of the'roof'... Joe mac  could see they were about 200 feet above the  slopw, near the top of the mountain.

In reply to naragrans (msg # 15):

Joseph points at the shuttle, and signals to make sure it is clean of enemies.

  One of the smaller Naragrans   slipped into the  shuttle... it  came out  holding its  spindle arms in the  air . about them , they could hear other troopers moving through the shell.

Joseph give him the thumbs up and keeps the music comming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPgiyYUxhRQ
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    the Next hour or  so is  tense... nothing for a few long  minutes, the UEs  burst out of a side  tunnel.. The  Naragran seem well suited  for Bug hunts. and they seem to like feasting on the prey as well, though the shells  are normally spit out.

  some of the more, deformed, UEs  have  skin-like shells with limbs  that are almost like  human.. they get devoured all together.

Clambering aboard the 25 Justin launches heading for the Matterhorn to exchange this partially damaged kite for a replacement Dart. Despite the minor incapacity it has he is able to steer using a combination of the existing controls and changes in thruster output from the twin engines. Reaching the cue of fighters lined up awaiting landing instructions Justin comms Matterhorn's Traffic Control and waits for instructions.

  As Justin Landed.  The Dec  Boss on the MAtter  horn Pointed him over  to the  starboard side where  some  other Damaged  were stockpiled.

 The Dec  Boss on the Carrier station was a CAptain...well , son? Most of your other  aircraft went to the  Forge  ships?.. but.. take a walk over there, to the Grey fighters.. pick one out  and go...

In reply to justin (msg # 21):

The limited time he had avaliable didn't allow time to converss with the Captain save a few yrs sirs. Justin thanker the Deck Officer and did what he was told. Quickly selecting a near pristine Dart and clambering aboard. Powering up and running through a preflight check. After getting permission to launch Justin manoeuvred the replacement Dart from the Matterhorn into space then headed to the form up point.
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In reply to Bug Hunt (msg # 19):

Joseph cordinates the comunications between the Naragans and the other forces.  He advises keeping them and the ape men apart.  He passes onto the next song on his play list..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjDjAdkiNPE

  Capt Muska of the Ape Folk  came on the COMs.... We have  squashed the bugs in the  shell.... we should begin the crushing of those left  to die... we  should drop down....


 Richards  shakes her  head as she looks  out over  the  skin of the Uppers... No  ,undamaged parasites were left.. that she  could see .

 ..Agreed...  drop into the  Uppers..... seek out  the outposts, they will direct you to hot spots.... when  yoou are ready to hit the Stem.. let me know...

 ..BAH!... mindless  bugs.. and  skiiny  two leggers.. we  will feat well, and you wiill have to clean otu the droppings yourself!

 Richard's  mouth twisted  up in chagrin,..yes... i suppose  we  will..and at this point?.. it is better to clean then... then have been them..

 Troopers  were Lining up at service  elevators  to be taken down to the  Uppers...

    When the word  was given...  Naragrans  with  Joe Mac, drop down on the top of the Mountain.. it is cold. much colder then Naragrans  are used to, but it is also easier  to that the   cold  goes away, the further  down the slope you go.

 On the Mountain , are a few  'loose   UEs '... they are Munching on bodies  of  goats  and other animals, uncaring of the  'troops' that are  dropping  down.

 In the   'city' part  below.. nivarians, and Ape folks  are  taking out the few  HUmaniods thatey see... Matterhorn troopers    have been sweeping the  streets..'hearding    Creshians' towards the opening to the  Stem

  The Naragrans  with thier  Nivarian allies   spread out from the  top of the Moutnain, like  yellow-white  syrup, dripping down from the top.

  A few of the  younger Naragrans   learned to use Nivarian  hand  guns in  a spindle arm.. the older one   just  use  webbing   , or flat out pounced and ate Humanoids and UEs  alike.. thought they repeatedly  spit out the shells of the  UEs.

 Flashes of Gun faire  from Both directions  signaled  confrontation between squad  size bugs..  More them One Naragran  would  keel over to one  side as  greyish ichor   bled from thier wounds.

 Nivarian  were  sometimes  swarmed  But they  quick use of their  Jungle blades  and  sidearms saved  most of them.. others.. were merely overwhelmed.

 from  bellow  Bellows of angry, rage and Glee echoed  through the Uppers   as  Ape folk tore through the streets.. gunning down  Creshains, tearing them  apart, as the bugs tried to swarm them.. in 2 hours, or , just a bit more.. the  2 Allied  waves  Me ape folks  munching on  creshians  as  did thier  Naragran allies

 One to the Matter horn  SEC Captain approached    Joe Mac  and the Ape Folk Officer.

 .. we are goign to get resupplied  with powercells  and hard  ammo.. we  are in contact  with those in the Stem now... we  will fight  our  way down.. Link up and push the creshians to the lowers.... That's  were the biggest mess is...

 already   Vans  were coming down from the Uppers Dome , bring the supplies Some humans  had  held their own in the  Uppers.. fighting the creatures off  as they approached their homes...most.. were not that good at fighting... bones  and half eaten bodies  , attested to that.

    It was a marathon run for Joe to be the radio man on this but the angelfood from the hermes had made him stronger.  He just nodded and continued.

   There maw of the stem   lay open....

  There  were a dozen fighters   parked  on teh beach.. perhaps  another  dozne  flying  into the opening .

 Matterhorn SEC  were suporised  as they tossed  the  bodies  of  Creshians  into a fire  to help get rid of them, that Ape  Folks  where tear of  a smoking arm or legs  , smile in thanks and continue on towards the   Stem opening.

The Naragrans.  did not like them cooked...

  Joseph mentions to someone in charge, "If'n ya don't went to pollute the station ya just have ta load them into a cargo container and drop them off in the Naragran home world."

we're  Venting  the smoke  for now...  we can't  do much about shipping things out until we  clear the station..but?  when we're  done, they can have as much as they want..

   once they reached  the   opening a Major with  battered armor was there drinking  coffee that  came from  mess tents  set up

   Ok I'm Major  MArts.....thank you folks   for  coming to our Aid.... what we are about to do.. is nothing more then a search and destroy.. you see a bug.. you kill it.. that simple... Once  we enter?..  your gonna get messed up in the  head  as Grav Tech takes  over...

Motioning with his  Cup to a Holo display of the Stem,..it doesn't last  long.. folks who are too messed up will need to stay here.. we don't have time  for you to acclimate.  So?.. there  will be a 'top and a Bottom'... normally there is a heavy traffic  stream at the top... right now there are about a Dozen fighters  flying around up there...if we  find a nut that's too hard to crack.. we'll call them down.. right now, they just pick off UEs  and such that worked their way up..

 .. YOu folks who have been on Carrierstations , Know there are several cat walks on each 'side'... here's what were gonna do...

 opening his COM ,he pages  through  Notes.....Mr.. Joe Mac?.... he looks up for a hand,while he keeps talking,.. you and the  Nivarians  will go  down the   'left' side... spilt your people up, use the Cat walks... but have a  strong group on the ground ....

  Captain Mirgrash?... a  Rather Big, and scarred Ape raises its  hand,..your people are going  down the middle  three  streets.. as it were...

 ...My people are  going down the  'right ' side.. Just like  Mr. Mac's.. when you come to a warehouse that seems  dead, make sure UE's  haven't taken it over.... if you come to a compound that has defenders.. lend  aid, and call it in.. we'll send some supplies as well...

 ..now?.. the people in the stem?.. aren't always the nicest . But today, they are  warriors..maybe after this is over, it will change the way  the Stem runs, but I doubt  it...

  ..My... he looks a little distain full at a   younger woman who  has Black hair  with splotches  of  white dyed  hair....'COM  Tech'  Lt   Jenni-lou... has taken it upon herself  to  feed vids into the Stem and  Lowers, showing  our allies.. um.. eating , Creshains ... she thinks that will help instill fear in the Humanoids ..we are on a march folks... no prisoners... If you  find  Matterhorn people.. Humans...Sanri..Angels and Occui who are  wounded.. call it in.. Medtechs will pick them  up after  we  secured that area.

 ..one last Note? There  was a transport of some 50 Burians here.. they were fighting in the lowers and  wee pushed back to the Stem.. make sure you don't kill them... they were sent  as instructors  for  the use of bows and arrows, and stealth, for the GAmma  Fleet.. they hide..very well..it's  said they  have a building  near  The Lowers' opening..  they have folks  making  arrows there, and have a sort of Command post... I hope.. to link with them  and , however many are left can joinis in the sweep of the lowers...

 He  Looks at the tiny dots on the Holo display,.. there are also tranpsot troops breaking into the Lowers    Hull, like we  did in the Uppers.. we should be able to smash the bags  between the two forces... That's it?.. get  some drinks.. I'll blow the whistle in 10 ...

   Joseph transfers the information and orders.  He cautions aproaching known human held facilities before making sure they understand that the bugs with the alligator heads are are not creshains...He also suggests than any Naragrans who are comfortable with it, can carry Burians or Burian trained archers as a means of softening up the enemy at range before melee or covering against ambushes from the side.

   He also asks that of the ground units, one or two be kept aside to help the human units if needed.

    As he sips his Coffee with the timer  on his COM , on. MAjor MArts turns to Joe Mac,  we'll see  what attrition  these sweep takes on us?...  there is a good bet the Burians  and what ever Matterhorn troopers  are with them are not only , Holding  off  Creshians  from  the Lowers, but also keeping the   bugs in the stem, from linking up with those in the lowers... we haven't had  COMs  from them, but that's not a concern..Burians  rarely use COMs  when in battle..

  Once  we see how many of our people are left.. we'll  think about mix and matching our people...

  LT  Jenni-lou is  chewing  gum as she   feeds  or changes  feeds into the Stem and the lowers,..ya...them little green guys  are nasty.. but there are alot of  damn bugs...

"True, but these Naragrans seem to really enjoy their work and they have tactics where rush through slicing the enemies to ribbons and keep going so the next wave of bugs don't have time to prepare.  They can climb like nothing I've seen before so if a unit or two backs up the other forces it will help avoid hangups."

   With a Nod, The Major says, well.. I do know the spider things, other then what we saw of Vids.. so?.. if  you see  any one that needs  some.. send them over... just keep in mind... none of my epopel every worled with them before... its bad  enough we have to work with Nivarians.

  "Yes sir.  "  Josephs goes over the battle feeds and ear marks a series of key images for latter retrieval.

   The battle in the stem is intense, not nacessarily bacause of resistance but because the Naragrans move through so quickly cutting down enemies before they have a chance to mobilize.