halo reach

The planet Reach burns beneath the Covenant invasion. Sirens echo through the city of New Alexandria while Covenant cruisers fill the sky.
Your comm crackles.
“Spartan, we’ve got civilians trapped downtown and Covenant forces moving toward a UNSC relay station.”
You check your gear:
MA37 Assault Rifle
Magnum Sidearm
Frag Grenades
Energy Shield at 100%
A Pelican hovers nearby, waiting for your decision.