Strikeforce Space Marines - Part 2

Vice-Captain Ian paced back and forth along the corridor impatiently, awaiting the decision of Captain-Commander Boon for the remaining 8 Marines to accompany him and Chaplain Grifter on the infiltration mission. He was already slightly annoyed at the Inquisitor's surprise guests, the 5 Sisters of Battle, but his penchant for battle was irked even more by the arrogance of the Inquisitor. He decided to save his energy and unleash it on the Orkas instead, and decided to settle down to wait.

Meanwhile Chaplain Grifter was thinking about one particular person - Sister Destiny. Years before he joined the Space Marines, he had met the girl who captured his heart, but because of his duty to the Emperor, he had been forced to repress those feelings, and the gene-seed of the Space Marines were supposed to suppress useless emotions such as affection and hormonal activity. He had chosen this path of the warrior, the powerful Adeptus Astartes, and had abandoned her on his home planet N280 many years ago. Yet, once again, they would meet and this time he wondered how the situation would turn out.

Captain-Commander Boon decided on the 8 Marines and issued his directions through the servitors and data slates. On the final list for the team, aside from VC Ian and Chaplain Grifter:

1st Sergeant Neophiri, a veteran of the Strikeforce Space Marines, an experienced and well-liked warrior who had risen the ranks in the previous years.

Librarian Yonq Ilang, a sanctioned psyker and a keen mathematician and battle tactician.

2ns Sergeant Chrawkate, a relatively newly promoted sergeant, known for his extremely efficient skills in battle, and his amazing speed and stamina in taking down enemies.

Brother Yuri, a large, muscled veteran marine who uses heavy weapons like the plasma gun and heavy bolter, and who also doubles up as engineer and technician for the squad.

Brother Rallen Joshua, a courageous, energetic veteran, who never failed to inspire his fellow Space Marines with shouts of victory and vigour, charging headon in to the enemy.

Brother Charles, an almost retired veteran, but useful in this mission of infiltration and stealth. His smoking skills would be an invaluable assets for this particular mission.

Brother Reid, expert in close combat and small arms. His left arm was fitted with bionics due to a previous battle wound which severly injured his shoulder, but how it was stronger than ever, with strength 3 times that of a normal human.

Last, but not the least, newly inducted Brother Rohan, a skillful warrior who quickly learnt the art of war and surpassed many of his teachers, on par even with sergeants and perhaps even the Vice-Commander.

This squad of 8 of the best which the Chapter had to offer, plus the strength and spiritual anionting of the 5 Sisters of Battle, would be the ultimate dream team.