Status Reports
Star Strider Force: Champion
Name: Impervium Valkyrie
Global Contact: @SolarDawning
Reporting on Assignment: Front Line Combat against the Rikti.
Level of Alien Threat: [High]
Report Details:
The ways and minds of these Rikti are strange, but they know of honor and glory, and are unafraid even of a superior foe. They are a worthy adversary, as least for a momentary diversion.
Yesterday eve, I received warning of a Rikti strike force attacking the Portal compound in Peregrine Island, likely in a gambit to seize the magic door held within. I cannot stress enough how important it is that the integrity of this Midgardian dimension remain secure. Should the Rikti seize the magic door, they would be able to reach their home dimension, and return with nigh unlimited reinforcements. Alas, as glorious a battle as that might be, it would be devastating to the mortal population of Midgard, and should not be allowed to pass, lest it herald the oncoming of Ragnarok.
As many Rikti attacks begin, so this one did, with an artillery bombardment from their flying ships. For a time, I attempted to distract them from their attacks on the city below, by leaping from ship to ship, and cleaving into their hulls with my axe. Although the blasts of energy they released in a panicked defense against my approach did not cause me significant harm, they were able to ward my presence away enough to prevent my attempts to find a hatch or other opening, and attack the Rikti cowering inside the ship.
Eventually, they ceased their bombardment, and began summoning soldiers to the ground. The primary concentration of this attack was the center of Portal Court, where a number of brave heroes quickly moved to establish defensive lines, and to assist the military already entrenched and protecting said establishment.
The Rikti were glorious in their attack, swarming into melee without fear of death. They would make fine Einherjar. In a show of their resolve to conquer the magic door, they sent several squadrons of their heavily armored suits to battle the entrenched heroes. I picked up several interesting scraps of Rikti metal from the remains, after I cleaved the things in twain.
The assault suits like to flee back from close combat, and utilize their long-range weaponry and maneuverability to attain victory. I have found that I can combat them effectively by binding them in frozen ice, so that they cannot flee from my onslaught.
After a half-hour of intense combat, the Rikti relented, having suffered heavy losses. Their gambit to catch us unawares had failed.
Analysis of Current Situation:
The Magic Door held inside Portal Corporation MUST remain secure. If the Rikti were able to contact their home dimension, great disaster may result.
Suggestion of Action:
The Portal Court garrison should be reinforced, and a vigil of heroes should be present at all times. In addition, quick response skirmish teams of heroes should stand by to assist immediately in case of further attack in Peregrine Island.
