Sun clamped his hand over Viks shoulder and said confidently "underestimate devious creativity or the power of ancient skills and you will be the one who dies, technology means nothing, look what your stupid technology has brought you. This hell hole you can barely live in and foes whos ancient technology has put you in such danger. The ancient ways are old but not to be underestimated it is a combat style that has returned even to your era of laser blasters, tin men, and toxic radioactive weapons." After saying that he left quickly.
Vik couldnt say much and then Hale spoke...
"See this?" she said, patting her own machete with her free hand. "My machete has served me well for nearly 10 years. It has saved my ass on many occassions. During my early years in the force I was surprised and ambushed by a lone legion trooper armed with a machete. He did it so well that it was hard to use my gun effectively and I barely survived, a skilled user of a blade and the element of surprise can be just as a fearsome weapon as a skilled sniper and his rifle. besides...I don't plan to use these machetes in their stock form."
Vik was even more embarrassed from the comments that both Sun and Hale gave. Then out of the blue, Vik felt a hand on his shoulder, ""What they say are true, Legion weapons might not be the best, but going against one that is an expert with a blade can greatly cost you your life. Our weapons are scarced so i advised you to be a master with a blade very quickly." Reed said. "You are a young ranger, a brother in arms, a friend and with that you going to earn your black armour on the performance you do at this battle." He also said while walking off before Vik could say anything.