Episode 2
Not Really The First Fight
"Alright guys, lets get to work!" Tessz said as the Rangers gave a quick pose.
"TASK FORCE ZORDON! OFFICER SABERS!" the Rangers called as they raised their hands and the five eagle handle swords appeared in their hands.
At that moment the Rangers charged the Cycolnots and the Cycolnots charged back in turn. As the two parties clashed the Task Force Rangers used their cabers cut down the droids. As the fight around the Washington monument became more intense the Rangers came closer to the monument itself. Hayes flipped over a Cycolnot and as his spun to attack it her sword sliced the droid in two, but the onslaught wasn't nearly over. The Rangers continued to battle as the Cycolnots droid continue to rush them on all sides. The Rangers held their own as they battled the Cycolnots back.
Suddenly F-18 fighter jets screeched through the sky and began to attack the enemy flyers. A pack of missiles flew toward the flyers as the F-18's launched them. It was a gladiatorial battle of the sky. The war against the Shinra Empire was far from over, and as the battled raged the Ranger knew they couldn't waste more time on the foot soldiers as the enemy walkers and flyers drew closer. From the Capitol a formation of Abram battle tanks rolled toward the walkers and began to fire their 120mm Cannons. Tessz turned to the tanks as he slashed his sword across a Cycolnot's chest. "Man, guys we gotta reenforce the Tanks and F-18s. Guys, you think you can fend off the Cycolnots while Sky and I take on the walkers?" Tessz asked
"Yeah." the remaining Rangers answered
"Come on Sky, lets do this." Tessz waved his arm as they both began to run toward the walkers. Tessz grabbed his communicator from his back and opened it to the Alpha-5 channel.
"Miss Zang, we need the hardware!"
"The Zords are on their way!" Miss Zang, the communications officer and Zord designer said. Zang was a perfectionist a first look, she was cunning smart and beautiful, a deadly combination of wit, and brains. She was a great asset to the team and the rangers of TFZ knew it.
The Zords of Task Force Zord came roaring out of the newly commissioned Zord bay of the Pentagon. The Red Task Force Zord or the Max Tank was a giant M1A2 Abrams battle tank with the most sophisticated armor and main gun armaments of a cannon and two heavy machine gun lasers on the sides. It was the first Zord prototype made by the US military. It spoiled an almost indestructible armor called Titan-pulse, an artificial intelligence system to protect itself whenever a ranger was not there to pilot it and a highly powerful alien detection and targeting system. It also carried a very unique feature to it. Rather than relying on a single megazord to do battle with a threat, the military saw fit to create a battle mode system to all it's Zord designs in order to increase the odds in its favor. Five megazords to one threat was more intelligent than five smaller zords combining into only one robot.
The Blue Task Force Zord or the Sigma Fighter was a giant replica of an F-22 raptor. The second zord built by TFZ that also spoiled the same features as the Max Tank. It contained a heavy gattling laser gun just under its hull, the ability to become cloaked in flight, an AI system, and hidden Titan Missiles to deal with any alien threat. Although it was lightly armored compared to the Max Tank, it still contained a battle mode and was far faster than it's Army cousin.
The fact remained however, that only two of the five Ranger Zords were actually completed, so only Tessz and Sky had to deal with the burden of fighting the gladators, giant Robots that Shinra created piloted by its cosmic Generals. However, the gladators were so far no match for the TFZ Zords.
Tessz and Sky both jumped into their Zords and entered the cockpits. Tessz found himself inside and began to configure his Zord for manual controls. The AI computer built into the Zord spoke to Tessz. "Good Morning Captain, nice weather we're having, would you like me to turnon the air conditioners for a more comfortable drive."
"Yes, thank you Max." Tessz responded as he now gained full control of the Zord.
Sky entered his Zord shortly after Tessz and he now began to command his vessel the same as Tessz. The Max Tank began to hug the ground as the Sigma Fighter flew over it in a two Zord formation. The Zords began to engage the walkers as they came closer to the Capitol. Tessz opened up with his cannon firing at a walker that quickly went down . Three more walkers followed in its place as Sky reenforced Tessz and launched missiles at two of the walkers bringing them both down. Then Tessz opened up with his side lasers and the remaining walker met its end.
Mean while back at the ground fighting, Hayes, Wilson, and Taylor all fought back the Cycolnot still attacking them. They fought fierce as they battled with their cabers. Hayes found herself cornered by four Cycolnots but Wilson quickly came to her rescue and attack two from behind. "Thanks" she said. Wilson only replied "Don't thank me, thank the Corps. Semper Fi" and continued to battle. Hayes shook her head. "Jar Head" and quickly rejoined the battle.
"How are things going down there Mike?" Tessz asked
Wilson responded to his communicator, "we got thing cover. Sweeping up the last of the Cycolnots as we speak. You need some back up Jace?"
"Negative, the Marine, Navy and Guard Zords are not ready for deployment. Head back to Alpha, we'll meet you there after me wipe out the rest of the walkers and flyers." Tessz answered
"Roger."
"How come every time walkers and flyers appear these guys have all the fun?" Taylor said approaching Wilson
"Because God hates women." Michael (Wilson) answered
"Very sensitive."
Back at Alpha 5
"Well another day, another end to a Shinra invasion." Tessz remarked as he laid on the couch.
"Don't celebrate to much Rangers." Jason said entering the Day Room.
"Group Attention!" Tessz called
"Spare me the flattery." Jason said waving his hand "Relax Rangers. Take a break." The Rangers quickly returned to a state of calm. "Listen up Rangers I have our new orders." Jason held a folder in his hand. "The battle to guard our nation is a victorious one. America in free of all Shinra invaders, however, the recent failures of Shinra in America and lack of attacks have drawn the conclusion that Shinra knows attacking America is now useless."
The Rangers drew their full attention to Jason as he spoke. "However, the President and the Joint Chiefs of Staff have came to the conclusion that the recent attacks on American soil are actually a distraction for Ranger Corps as Shinra focuses its attention now on other world nations. While America seems walker and flyer free, the rest of the world isn't so luck. In fact all those not working with NATO or the west are in a huge pile of shit. Earlier today as we battled on DC reports came in on the recent fall of Moscow."
The Rangers all were stunned by what Jason just said and all gave a quick outburst comment. "Holy Shit." "Damn" "What?" "Impossible." "Bull Shit." "No way"
"I assure you Rangers its no BS." Jason continued "Moscow has fallen into Shinra control and now all Mother Russia is scrambling to regain stability and control to continue fighting."
"What's gonna happen to them?" Sky asked
"The Russian President has informed us that he is requesting military aid to retake Moscow, and help reorganize the dying Russian military. Right now what remains of Russia's ground forces are relocating outside the town of Ryazan. They plan to launch a full scale counter attack on Shinra forces from there. However, they have a bigger problem."
"And what's that?" Hayes questioned
"Well according to the Kremlin, or what was the Kremlin, walkers and flyers the Red Army can handle, it's the Shinra General Aphlacor and his Gladator that have the Russians worried. They have asked for immediate Task Force Zordon aid. One hour after receiving the call from the Russians, the President agreed to send Task Force Zordon aid. In other words Rangers, Tessz and Sky along with their Zords will be going to Russia."
To Be Continued... Episode Jason and Trini's memories.