“Troopers, prepare to fire your incendiaries at the central mass of the drones. For the Emperor!” Audrey roared.
The gun of each Trooper was able to shoot a small explosive in size that nonetheless delivered a great punch.
A few seconds passed. “Fire.”
The sky lit up as powerful explosion lit up the sky obliterating drones. Pieces dropped over the landscape.And yet, still they came.
Audrey’s chair shook back and forth as her machine guns activated. Her Troopers followed her lead.
The remaining drones circled overhead before executing kamikaze dives on Troopers, detonating on impact. Their numbers dwindled though, under the concentrated fire. One by one, they disappeared from the sky. Then there was none.
Pools of blood, body parts and debris surrounded Audrey. Half of the Troopers, exhausted remained.
Brona stood beside Audrey. Her face vacant, gazing into the distance. Audrey knew it was time for what was known on Uisneach as Devil’s Gold. A powerful elixir, it was a stimulant that enhanced the spirit, strength, and alertness creating super warriors full of energy and without fear. Longer term, it decayed the human body. A signal emanated from Audrey’s chair giving both her herself and the Troopers a dose.
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