A Gathering Storm

by SoldierofFortuneWriter

Takes place After season two learn what happened in the big picture after jake and Hawkins got the bomb to the Republic of texas and consecences of that act and the ASA's Response.

2. Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Preparing for a Statement

Thursday April 3, 2008(ASA Radio Broadcast)

Hello everyone, this here is John Stevens and we hope you have had a secure day so far. In the news this hour, what repercussions can be expected with the security agreement between Republic of Texas and the Eastern United States Regime. Many analysts in the ASA suspect that given the current situation with the UN that if the Republic of Texas was Attacked no aid would be able to come though and for the Time Being the ROT is on it's Own. In other news the isolation of the New Bern/Jericho Rebellion continues as elements of the 7th Calvary and 1123 air Calvary have arrived at outpost charlie as the ASA military attempt to starve out the rebellion leaders. When asked about the rebellion, Homeland Security Director Thomas Valente had this to say."we are not after the entire 10th mountain or any of the other units that have joined them in this rebellion against stability after the September Attacks. We believe that the on the ground Commander of the 10 mountain one Major Edward Beck and the son of the Former Jericho Mayor Jake Green have fabricated Evidence convincing enough to cause many troops in the area to no long follow orders from Cheyanne and to possibily seek aid from the ROT. We are not in this to hurt the Units themseleves or the townfolk as we have evidence that this rebellion maybe holding some of the townsfolk of both Jericho and New Bern hostage and could use them as human shields for the moment Isolation is our best option against the rebellion, that is all." It is now 11:00a.m and coming up on the broadcast what is the possible result of the pull out of UN troops along the Blue line and how the ASA is preparing.

The 10 men were working tirelesly under the Jennings and Rall headquarters building. All of them were former EOD men and though they worked for Men's lives have been dedicated to disarming bombs and learning how to make better ones. Then a ringing hit the underground workshop. The leader of the crew walked over to a freshly painted wall and picked up the ringing phone. the man on the line obviously disguised his voice but the crew leader knew who he was. The man on the line spoke."How is it proceeding? Very Well sir, all will be ready for delivery in one hour."As the crew leader spoke the men continued to nail down the four sides of the crate."Good, did you get the package? Yes, Sir it will be added to the crate before we seal it up and it will be placed in the way you asked for sir. Good, once you are done you and your crew will leave Cheyanne, and head to the rendevous point for your payment, good day Chief."The line went day as one of the Men, a 27 year old former navy guy came up to the chief."Chief Sykes we are ready to close up the crate sir. Good, Michaels get the others to the convoy we head out in five minutes i have to add the final touches to the package."Michaels then left and gathered the other men and headed for the elevator.

The Chief waited for the workshop to be emptied and headed for the envelope he had gotten earlier from a Ravenwood courier. As he opened the envelope he headed for the crate with the Device inside. A circular IED with about 10 pounds for C4 lay inside the crate, the device was ringed on all sides by small ballbearings contained in nets hung from the top of the device. He slowly opened the envelope and took out the contents, one Republic of Texas Flag, and one Tattered brown wallet. He taped both to the side of the Crate and flipped a red switch at the top of the device. The detonator on the top lit up and Sykes took the top of the Crate and nailed it back on. He would leave the Device there to be picked up later but by the time it would be delivered the next day Sykes and the rest of the crew would be dead. A bullet to the head of each is their payment, for the destruction they would bring.

Friday April, 4 2008(ASA Radio Broadcast)

Hello Folks it is a beautiful day in Cheyanne. I am Michael Collins and this is Radio Cheyanne. On the news this hour. President Tomarchio is today going to be presenting the ASA freedom award to some of the many orphanages around Cheyanne that have taken in what many are calling "September Orphans" .The orphans will get a chance to see the president, Homeland Security Director Thomas Valente as he gives the Awards to the leaders of the Sacred Heart Orphanage, and the Hope Orphanage in reconition of the service they have done to the ASA. In other news, it is now offical the UN will be pulling out all Troops from the Blue Line effective as of 2 years. The First troops to leave will be those from African Union Troops with other troops leaving in stages of the next 2 years. Reaction to the news has been mixed as some including those in the Military leadership feel this may give the Eastern United States Regime the chance to launch a attack to reunify the country. When asked about this turn of events Thomas Valents had this to say."It is of no surprise the UN would pull out, we had always counted on this event and have plans for this eventuality. As i am speaking now certain military elements have been called up and redeplyed along key areas to act as a wall against any agression. With special inphasis being placed on the Kansas, Oklahoma and Dakota security zones."Later on, Cheyanne warns because of Radiation, crops will be low this winter and we tell you how to save, and stock up. It is 7:26 a.m and this is Radio Cheyanne on the ASA Radio Network.