บท 603: Presicide
The death of President Kimball sends shockwaves throughout the Wasteland. After all, it wasn't every day a world leader gets assassinated, and the only thing that'd come close in recent memory would be Caesar's capture, which in the end didn't result in any casualties.
Obviously, the biggest group affected by the news was the NCR themselves, their commander and chief had just been crushed and exploded. While some guy with a bright idea in Hoover Dam had decided to report on it over the radio... This allowed the whole of New California to hear how their president was murdered, and that there was no reasonable way to prevent it.
Not only that, but some 'person', managed to record it on Holodisk and distribute it around the NCR capitol... How they managed to travel such a vast distance in such a short time was a mystery only a few had ideas about.
The hit to the country's morale was huge as a result, the amount of NCR troops being recruited had dropped significantly, forces the NCR to scramble to introduce a draft, or mandatory enlistment. This combined with the rather hopeless situation in the Mojave had protesters out in a matter of minutes, all declaring that the NCR should pull out of the Mojave as it was a lost cause, and would bring the end of the nation.
This was quickly rejected, however, as New Vegas was simply too profitable and too influential for the higher echelon, it couldn't be abandoned on some 'rabbles' say so.
The upper-ranks of the NCR were also frantically trying to get things back under control, and to establish a new president... This was incredibly chaotic though, as no one had expected Kimball's death anytime soon.
Multiple parties all simultaneously attempted to seat their own person on the position, while others even began campaigning, as if it were just another election cycle... Most of these only drew the public's ire however, as, despite President Kimball's blunder in the Mojave, he was still a decorated war hero, and well regarded by most citizens.
Due to their obvious disrespect for the fallen President, most were swiftly rejected for the position, leaving it empty for now. It was unlikely the role would be filled until the situation in the Mojave was resolved. Thus, leaving the countries Generals with the Presidents responsibilities.
The matter of who committed the assassination was also a hot topic. Due to the Holodisk provided, most believed it was some sort of artillery attack that killed the President, leading them to pin it on the Legion due to their close proximity.
If the citizens that were for the war were 'eager' before, now they were outright bloodthirsty. Anyone who spoke out to try and pull out was regarded as a coward and traitor, not willing to avenge their President.
Of course, there were a few groups saying that the Brotherhood, Enclave, and Bulwark were responsible, though, they didn't have enough supporters to gain any traction.
Another thing to note was the reactions from some of the Mojave military personnel. General Oliver, a man who'd always dreamt of becoming President was shocked, enraged, and in utter despair by the events. He didn't really care that Kimball was dead, but his chance of becoming President has been reduced to zero.
He was, in the end, the one responsible for overseeing the President's safety. He was in charge of the Mojave, and so the President could have only come after the guaranteed his safety. It was a miracle General Oliver hadn't lost his rank and been dishonourably discharged, but that didn't make the situation any more bearable for the man.
As for the Legion's reaction to the assassination? Caesar actually claimed they were responsible for it, immediately afterwards saying that once they took the Mojave, New California would be next. His words only added fuel to the pyre that was the war.
The Legions morale had finally recovered from what Bulwark had done to them, and the Legionaries had actually made it a game to fire bottles containing written messages at Hoover Dam. Taunting the NCR soldiers for Kimball's death, and that everyone they loved would be next.
Last and certainly not least, was the Brotherhood of Steel's reaction. As soon as they had been notified of the news, Brotherhood patrols began probing the NCR territory's defences. Launching small attacks against outposts, and even capturing a few of them.
The only thing that was currently holding them back were the NCR's rather vast arsenal of armoured vehicles. Tanks, Artillery, etc. Unfortunately, these were spread incredibly thin in an attempt to prevent the Brotherhood from gaining any foothold, making them easy picking for any coordinated assault.
With the NCR leadership chaotic, citizens panicking, and the military on their last legs, it wouldn't be long before the NCR finally fell. What was worse was the fact that almost everyone knew it, but no one could, or would stop it.
Unbeknownst to everyone, Afton was calmly observing all of this occur with his diverse surveillance systems. He couldn't help but feel like an evil mastermind due to him literally orchestrating all of this... He would be the person responsible for the downfall of the NCR, and no one would even be aware of it, at least, not until the very end.
"Revenge is best served cold." he smirks to himself as he watches the NCR hastily try to suppress the mounting protests through his T.V. He idly wonders what would have happened had he been reborn in New California... Would he have spared them? Or would it turn out the same? With him branching off and forming his own faction?... Would he even have acquired a Pipboy and discovered his power?... Probably not.
He shakes his head, no point in thinking about meaningless shit like that. He was here, and he needed to keep it that way.
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บท 604: Flayed
*BOOOOOOOOOM!*
A huge explosion rocks the city, killing hundreds of flayed men that were unable to escape the nuclear explosion. Tamia puts away the laser detonator that she'd found earlier while scavenging and drops the 'Red Glare' rocket launcher back onto her shoulder.
She'd been stuck in this city for a day now, almost constantly fighting the never-ending forces of flayed men that continually crawled out of the word work. The desolate city looked even more devasted after the constant fighting, especially considering the fact she'd set off a number of undetonated nuclear bombs that'd been liberally scattered around the place...
Apparently, this place had held many nuclear bombs before the war, most of which hadn't actually been launched of detonated until Tamia came. It was fortunate she found the laser detonator, which seemed to be the only weapon actually capable of activating them.
The fighting had definitely left a toll though, she'd lost two Cyberdogs from a rather vicious ambush a couple hours ago, and one of her remaining three Ultimo-Bots was missing an arm from a close call.
Her previously pristine armour was thoroughly scarred and scorched, it having taken the impact of multiple missiles, plasma shots, laser shots, high-calibre bullets, and even projectiles of pure radiation.
She was very lucky that Afton had taken high level of radiation into account when designing the armour as if she was equipped with any regular Power armour she'd have most certainly died of radiation poisoning by now.
She'd barely slept, but couldn't even consider resting as she and her group were almost constantly under attack. She leans over the rooftop balcony and fires a volley of missiles from her rocket launcher, causing a line of smoke clouds along where the flayed men had been hiding.
The only indication given that she'd hit something were the limbs that flew away in various directions.
*Bang!*
A sniper shot rings out, and Tamia brings her arm up just in time to catch it with her wrist shield. Growling to herself, she turns and points the rocket launcher at the building where the bullet had come from, easily spotting the scared-shitless flayed man who was trying to run away.
*Peeeeuchhh!*
*BOOM!*
The missiles land just under the man's feet, instantly killing him and rendering them a fine red mist. Once that's done, Tamia hops off of the building while her troops follow her... Only for a ferocious scream to draw her attention... A Legion soldier was charging her with a bumper sword, a weapon considerably smaller than her own.
Giving a small snort, she drops her rocket launcher and draws her energy blade from her back, swinging it at the enemy who tries to parry it...
*ZWUNG!*
The energy blade cuts through their sword, and then their arm, shoulder, and torso. Their eyes bulge in shock as their upper body slowly slides from their other half.
Tamia stretches her arms out in a taunting gesture, "ANY ONE ELSE!?" she shouts, daring any survivors to try attack her.
...
The silence is deafening, but reassuring as Tamia didn't think the flayed men capable of resisting such provocating. From what she'd observed during her time here, while they possessed some intelligence, they were far too quick to anger, allowing most taunts to work on them... She'd even spray-painted a wall with various insults, and they'd destroyed in a fit of rage, not noticing her standing behind them with sword drawn.
Fortunately, that seemed to be all the flayed men in the area, allowing her to finally progress through this hellscape.
"*Bzztch!* "Good work, you've committed genocide against those that used to call you friend, had to come back and finish the job... I do not blame you, their suffering can not be measured by pain alone, though, I wonder if you regret it."
Tamia scoffs, "Regret defending myself and killing them?" she retorts as if asked a stupid question.
"No." the man states but doesn't elucidate. "You've fought through this trial, but the next will be far darker... Remember, watch your step.*Bzztch!*" the call ends, leaving Tamia just standing there in thought.
She's still confused and in thought of the conversation as she and her group traverse the city, eventually finding the only path forward to be some sort of cave. It was unnatural though, formed from any collapsed buildings. The debris was so thick that the sun couldn't breach through to the lower levels, and Tamia was pretty sure she knew what she'd find down there.
The man's warning obviously meant Tunnelers. Tamia was slightly wary of walking straight into their territory but didn't have a choice in the end. If she wanted to reach her destination, and find out how she was related to this place, as well as the man, she'd need to keep walking.
She leads the group down the tunnel, activating her helmets night vision as the light from outside slowly dimmed.
Thirty minutes pass uneventfully, and the group walk out into a large cavern-like area... The peace is broken once Tamia spots the many small eyes staring at them. The Tunnelers were here, and it looked as if they'd stumbled into the entire hive.
"Flame throwers!" she shouts, and the three Ultimo-Bots immediately step forth and begin incinerating everything around them. The Tunnelers skitter around the floor, walls, and ceiling, attempting to get to them, but the group retreat back into the enclosed tunnel, allowing them to funnel most of the Tunnelers through it.
A few attempt to dig their way through the walls, but the Cyberdogs tear them to pieces as soon as they emerge. The only real problem is the fact Tamia isn't able to use her greatsword, instead, having to rely on her old Ultra Chainsword due to the tight space.
"Just die you lizard fucks!" she shouts after cutting the twentieth apart after it just blindly charges at her. She hoped they weren't as numerous as the last hive she fought, otherwise this might just be the end of her.
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