Massacre at Dendrus, Pt 9
The Hussars under the colonel’s command didn’t even hesitate to fire, despite their mark being right on top of her. They all understood how far the colonel was willing to go for the Hegemony. There wasn’t a shred of doubt in their hearts and minds, even as they pulled their triggers.
Five hundred of the Hussar rearguard then fired missiles out of each of their shoulder-mounted missile pods. They shot out by the dozen, which left white streaks as they darted over and towards their targets.
“Scatter!” ordered the colonel.
She and her siege Hussars immediately fled the hill at full blast in every direction even as the missiles soared overhead. Since the Phalanx was far too slow to evade the strike, they instead raised their shields to absorb the blow.
Scans of the missiles showed that they didn’t have the penetrative power to break through their defenses.
One of the Phalanx captains sneered at the attack, confident in his unit’s invincibility.