Captain Scarlet
Atomaton
Disclaimer: I don't own any rights to the characters and vehicles that are featured in Captain Scarlet, but I do own the rights to any characters and locations that I have made up myself. I've based this tale off of the classic TV series by the legendary Gerry Anderson. I hope you enjoy it. It's my first Captain Scarlet fiction so I hope it's a good one.
The Mysteron threat was instantly intercepted by Spectrum. High up in the sky, on Cloudbase, Colonel White was analysing the latest threat and tried to figure out what was going on. He knew fully well that Juarez station was the most dangerous and biggest facility out in the Sahara desert, But he couldn't figure out what The Mysterons were going to use to destroy the base as it was practically impenetrable.
He turned to Lieutenant Green, who was sitting behind him began to question his new found theory.
"Lieutenant Green." He said. "Bring up the map of all the government nuclear facilities in the Sahara desert will you?"
"Yes sir." Green replied as he tapped away at his control panel.
The Colonel's screen showed a map of the desert and all the facilities were lit up with a green light.
"Bring up Juarez station?" he requested again.
The screen then showed a red ring that circled the base. Colonel White rubbed his chin and tried to think for a moment.
"Lieutenant?" he said. "Do you know of any bases that are working on any projects that could be an advantage to The Mysterons."
"There is one base sir." Green replied instantly. "There is a new government atom being tested that is due to be shipped to Juarez base tomorrow. Spectrum was one of the only organisations to know about the project. It is currently being developed at Armadillo Base."
"Bring up Armadillo Base" would you?
Armadillo Base then appeared on the screen. Colonel White's theory began to make sense after all. Armadillo was the closest station to Juarez and it was only a seven mile drive through the desert. White needed the details on the project as he was concerned that it could play key part in the attack.
"Armadillo is the closest base to Juarez." He pointed out. "It also happens to be harbouring a secret project. It's all beginning to make sense. Get Captain's Scarlet and Blue up here right away and bring up details of the Project that is at Armadillo Base?"
"Yes sir." Green replied.
In the officers lounge, Captain Scarlet was relaxing after a 12 hour shift and was reading the paper. Captain Blue was next to him, playing a game of chess with Captain Ochre.
"You've been playing that for almost ten minuets now and you haven't made a move yet? Scarlet said, examining Blue's game pieces.
"Shouldn't you be reading the funny pages?" Blue replied sarcastically. "Chess is a game of skill. A game of patience."
"Which you haven't got." Scarlet joked back. "Luckily we have just enough time to see you lose."
"I'll show you!" Blue replied.
"Oh come on Adam?" Scarlet pointed out. "Richard is a chess legend. He's beaten you so many times."
Suddenly, Lieutenant Green's voice echoed over the radio, distracting the three captain's attention.
"Will Captain Scarlet and Captain Blue report to the control room at once?"
"On our way." Scarlet replied, reaching for his cap. "Looks like we're needed again Captain Blue?"
Moments later, the two captains were sitting at the Colonel's rotating desk as Colonel White explained the situation. The map of the desert remained on the screen behind the Colonel.
"The Mysterons next threat is to destroy the Juarez nuclear facility in the Sahara desert." He explained. "We can not anticipate yet as to how they are going to carry out their threat but we believe that it could involve the secret project that is being carried out at Armadillo Base." The neighbouring base is only 7 miles away and it is the closest base to Juarez base."
"If the Mysteron's do intend to destroy Juarez then it could mean the end of everything!" Blue realised in horror. "But isn't that base fully secured?"
"That hasn't stopped the Mysterons in the past?" Scarlet pointed. "Security isn't an issue with them as we already know. They would have to use something as a weapon? Something they could use to their advantage?"
"And we believe that answer is at Armadillo Base." White answered. "I want you two to fly out there immediately? I'll inform the base and let you know that you're coming?"
"S.I.G." both captains replied as they got up to leave the room.
"Lieutenant Green? Have been successful in retrieving any information on the project?"
"I'm afraid not sir." Green replied. "I can't access the files. They are encrypted."
"Very well. I can't imagine what that base has that could be of value to the Mysterons, but I just hope that we're not to late in finding out?"
The Spectrum Passenger Jet was ready for liftoff on the runway. Captain Scarlet was piloting while Captain Blue was in charge of navigating. Scarlet's cap microphone swung down for him to speak into it.
"Request launch clearance?" he asked to Lieutenant Green.
"Spectrum is Green." Green replied over the microphone.
The thrusters ignited and the Jet flew off into the clouds at the speed of sound. Their destination; the Sahara desert.
