บท 116: Absolute Defence! (Part 1)

Time: 2nd of April

Location: Motherbase

POV: Local Commander in the Inner Valley

''Hanz, we have lost contact with patrol 2 and 5, could you go check if it is their portable radio again?'' I ordered Hanz, but before I could even walk away I lost consciousness.

I groaned due to a massive headache assaulting my brain, ''He's awake my lord!'' A soldier announced, ''Good,'' A man with black hair running until his shoulders replied, ''We do it very easily, or very painfully,'' The man continued as he looked at me, He pulled out multiple items and a device which projected items, 'What the fuck is that!' My mind was a mess as I looked at this object randomly appearing.

The man looked at my surprised face, ''You haven't seen a projector artefact before? they are very cheap items you know...'' The man chuckled, ''I want you to explain what these items are,'' the man continued, I looked at them, 'A radio, Mauser C96, STG-44, Grenade, Tank, Car, Plane...' the more I looked at the items the more confused I got, 'No matter if these items are common or not, I shall not say a thing!' I exclaimed to myself, ''You can go FUCK YOURSELF, no matter what it is that you want for me, my loyalty lies with the Organisation!'' I shouted full confidence, but before I could continue a hand was pressed against my forehead, suddenly all kinds of memories started to flash before me, 'FUCK WHAT IS THIS, A DRUG?!?' I shouted trying it too stop, my childhood flashing in front of my eyes.

My radio device started to Flash stating that if I do not check-in the alarms in the forward city would sound, 'FOR THE MARSHALL!' I shouted in my head before breaking the capsule located between 2 fingers internally, 'Let's hope they don't find the antidote.' The VX chemical entered my bloodstream destroying my nerves I started to shout in agony as my nerves slowly get destroyed, in less than 1 minute it reaches my brain and heart, effectively killing me.

''I thought you checked for any poison!'' The man with black hair shouted before I finally closed my eyes for the last time.

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Time: 2nd of April

Location: Kyle's Office

POV: Kyle

''WARNING ALL PERSONNEL THE MOTHERBASE IS UNDER ATTACK, ALL SOLDIERS MOBILISE!'' Sounded over the intercom loudly as I was in the middle of reading through frontline reports, 'What the hell is going one!' I quickly called in my secretary, but before I could do anything The secret door only used by Zero opens up he stumbles through wounded, dry blood surrounding his face, ''ZERO!'' I exclaimed out of shock for his sudden appearance, I locked the door with the switch, so that no one could enter, ''Marshall, I have failed, something unknown is attacking us, we must prepare!'' Zero was out of breath while speaking, ''I understand Zero and believe you, but, I think they are already here...'' I said while looking at the circuit board presenting the entire base, the lights represent strongholds and positions made for defence, during battle soldiers have 30 minutes to keep checking in to relay they are still fighting, if failing to do so it is considered lost, currently all 12 forward strongholds outside the valley main base are off.

''Zero get to the Secret police HQ and prepare the other agents, any intel on how to fight them would be welcome, but send that to me after your healed up.'' I walked with him to the secret entrance before closing it. After which I unlocked the door, the Secretary which had been trying to force his way in out of fear stumbled in, ''Relocate High Command to the Second base, move the documents, I order the base to go to Defcon 1, repeat Defcon 1!'' I ordered him quickly before heading out myself to my car, ''ALL PERSONNEL PREPARE FOR CONTACT AT THE MAIN GATE!'' The intercom sounded again, the real-time battle status was relayed through it, ''CASUALTIES REACHES 1500 WHITE SKULLS, ENEMY WEAPONRY UNKNOWN!'' it continued, 'I must find a way to combat this enemy, but how? I have 0 intel on it, I just hope this investment in Motherbase's defences weren't for nothing.' I put on my trenchcoat and mask, ''Let me show you what my organisation is capable off!'' I smiled as I said it to myself while cracking my knuckles, getting excited about this battle.

Walking to my car where Nova was waiting patiently watching around carefully, while further back trucks upon trucks of soldiers were driving through the Airlocks, Red Skulls manning their positions and machineguns, The soldiers in the truck stood up and Saluted as they saw me, I saluted back out of respect for these fearless people, 'This is what I need! An army, fearless, fighting whatever they face. These are my men! I shall do my best to show you I am not an incompetent commander.' a tinge of excitement on my cold face was present, ''Nova drive me to the train station.'' I ordered while entering the backseat.

I used the onboard radio to contact the Defence command to get more details, ''Marshall!'' the commander on the other side saluted, ''What is the status commander?'' I asked him, ''Yes marshall! Currently, we are deploying 8000 White skulls from the external city, trainees and civilians are currently being evacuated to the cities 12 and 17, while 5000 Black Skulls are preparing the Blastdoors and entrance for contact. The Red Skulls are also deployed to the strategic strongholds internally. 500 E50s are being sent out to halt the advance as we prepare the Main army of 50,000 Black Skulls, 5000 Gold Skulls and 500 Red Skulls. The mechanized units are being prepared to support any internal strongholds at a moments notice! Lastly, 200 Jet Fighters have been deployed together with 50 Jet Close Air Support (CAS). We are preparing for a full closedown of the Motherbase in case the army fails.''

''Commander. We are fighting an unknown enemy, continue with the current plans but reduce the numbers tenfold, 5000 Black Skulls, 500 Gold Skulls, 50 Red Skulls. I do not want to see my men slaughtered! Any intel must be shared immediately, lastly prepare the Railway artillery to be allowed to fire into the valley at the cost of the city, I authorize it.'' I ended the contact while looking outside the window, hundreds of soldiers are moving, trucks carrying supplies or tanks preparing for battle are in full motion.

It took us 10 minutes to arrive at the train station, 5 Armoured trains were pointing at the direction fo the entrance while 1 beautifully decorated train, while also heavily armoured pointed the other direction, the car drove into the specially designed carriage. After the train door closed did I exit the car and move to the front carriage. ''MARSHALL!'' The men saluted, ''At ease,'' I looked at the circuit, the gate has already fallen, currently, they are holding the plains between the city and the main gate, ''Only 12 minutes to wipe out 2000 men, 58 Strongholds, 12 artillery positions, 283 tanks and 850 IFV( Infantry Fighting Vehicle).

The train started to slowly move into action as the massive blast doors that protect the central HQ are opened up.