"Thoughts": Regular speech from characters POV
"Thoughts": Thoughts from characters POV
"Thoughts": Foreign language from one perspective
"Thoughts": Foreign language thoughts from one perspective
AN: I originally wanted to combine both the conflict at Alnus Hill and introduce Recon Team 3 in one chapter… but I decided instead to make them separate chapters.
At any rate, enjoy the chapter!
Gate: Thus the Rising Sun Fought There
Chapter 3: The Battle of Alnus Hill
Imperial Calendar 687
Special Region
Imperial Capital Sadera, Saderan Empire
Senate Building
"Forgive me for my rudeness but it would seem that there has been a grave error." Senator Marquis Casel said as he stood in the center of the Senate Chambers while addressing to the Emperor Molt Sol Augustus in front of him.
"We have lost a sixth of our Empire's military might! How do you intend to compensate for this unprecedented disaster?"
"Senator Casel, I share your concerns but we must think about how the people must feel." Emperor Molt said.
Marquis was a bit surprised by the Emperor's statement before he asked his next question. "Then your majesty, what would you have us do in this time of crisis?"
"It is true that our latest losses have cost us our military advantage, leaving us in a situation that our vassals may revolt and attack the capital itself."
"Yet in each time of crisis, the Emperor, the Senate, and the people rally together and struggled through and bring about even more progress! This has been done before during the Arctic War 250 years ago has it not?" The Emperor continued as the Senate listen in on his words.
"No war is won without some losses; therefore I won't hold anyone responsible for our recent losses. However, do not accuse me of failing to be invincible or would you be the one that plays at court day after day until the enemy has come all the way to our front gates?" The Emperor finished with a smile that left many in the Senate feeling uneasy.
"But what shall we do?!" A senator who had bandages wrapped around his head shouted as he stood up.
"The Army we sent was destroyed in just two days since the enemy counterattacked and the Gate has been seized! For every minute that passes, their position becomes more fortified!"
"Godasen, have you ever tried to retake the hill?" A general sarcastically asked.
Incensed, the bandaged senator identified as Godasen exclaimed at the general. "Of course we attempted to retake the hill, but our forces were defeated by the enemy at a distance! Pa, Pa, Pa! It made that sound from afar; I have never seen such magic in my life!"
"Then we should quickly rebuild our forces and fight them to retake the hill!" The same general shouted as he stood up. "Even if our forces are insufficient we can just gather more troops from our vassal states!"
"What good is brute force alone going to do!?" A senator shouted. "It will be another disaster if the next army we send gets destroyed!"
"So what? Are you just going to meekly submit to the enemy?" The general rebutted.
"You'll end up like Senator Godasen you damned warmonger!" Another senator shouted as he pointed at Godasen to make his point.
For a minute, the Senate erupted into a heated argument between the various senators bickering against each other before the Emperor slowly stood up grabbing everyone's attention.
"At this point, we cannot simply sit idly by. That leaves us with no choice but to fight! Send envoys to request reinforcements from our vassals and tributary states! Ask them to send troops to help defend our continent of Falmart from these invaders from another world! We will muster the might of the Allied Army and retake Alnus Hill!"
After the Emperor's announcement, the Senate erupted into cheers and applause.
"For Emperor Molt!"
"Glory to the Empire!"
But while the various senators cheered and applauded, Marquis Carcel, as well as a few other senators, weren't quite convinced if what the Emperor just announced is the correct decision.
"Your majesty... are we going to fill the land around Alnus with the blood of our fallen beasts and men?" Marquis quietly muttered as he stared at the Emperor with growing unease.
June 25, 2015
Special Region
+11 Days since arrival in the Special Region
Alnus Hill, SPREF Base
It has been a week and a half since the SPREF arrived in the Special Region. During that time the SPREF have not been idle as they fortify Alnus hill by digging trenches, setting up multiple defensive positions, place most of their tanks and IFV's in entrenched positions to provide close fire support, as well as placing barbed wire and iron poles a few miles ahead of the hill to slow down any enemy army of this world.
Presently, the remaining forces from the Ethiopian detachment have arrived onto the Special Region while all of the commanders have gathered in the tent HQ as Lieutenant-General Hazama begins the briefing.
"Everyone, the last of our combined forces have arrived through the Gate. Lieutenant Jian, would you please explain what our forces compositions are so that we can better familiarize ourselves?"
"Yes, sir!" 1st Lieutenant Jian An Guo saluted before he explains to the gathered commanders.
"As you all know, the IJA has the most troops in the Expeditionary Force at around 9,500 soldiers with adequate weaponry, vehicles, and logistics, plus 52 tanks, as well as several self-propelled artillery. The IJA will also provide air support in the near future once the airfield that's currently under construction has been completed."
"As for the composition of the rest of the SPREF, they are; Thailand has sent 2,400 soldiers along with APC's, IFVs and some artillery. Indonesia has sent 2,000 troops with IFVs' and a dozen tanks (1). As a side note, the Indonesian government has offered to provide some of their rocket artillery to add to our forces, but a final decision has not yet been made on whether we will receive them or not." Jian continued before the commander of the Indonesian forces, Susilo Tirta interrupted.
"To be fair I can sort of understand why bringing in the rocket artillery may not be a wise decision when it comes to, let's say, being used in a siege of a major town or city. However, as long as the rockets are used against an enemy army on the battlefield, it can be very effective with the different types of warheads that can be installed on the rockets." Susilo explained.
He then smiled as he continued. "Plus... when you consider that the locals are more used to extremely long range attacks from ballistae and trebuchets, the psychological effect on the enemy's morale when they get attacked by multiple rockets seemingly from nowhere is what I believe is a nice bonus to their usage."
Hazama and the other commanders nodded in agreement at Susilo's explanation on the usage of the rockets.
"I will relay this to the Imperial Diet on how the rockets could be used here." Hazama said before turning to Jian, "Continue Lieutenant."
"Yes, sir," Jian replied before continuing where he left off. "Moving on, the Vietnamese have sent light utility vehicles along with two battalions of soldiers and several artillery pieces while Singapore has sent three mechanized battalions as well as their Armored Vehicles. They along with some elements from the Vietnamese battalions will remain at this base and assume guard duties."
"And finally, India and Ethiopia have each sent a force of 1,200 soldiers while India has also sent 26 of their tanks (2). They will be in reserve at the moment until we make any advances towards the enemy capital." Jian finished.
"Thank you, Jian. I will also have to announce that as of now, our current combined forces are the 1st wave in our counterattack against the Saderan's. However, the Imperial Diet will only send the next planned wave through the Gate to support us if we managed to go on the offensive and establish a new FOB."
"But we are not on the offensive at the moment and are simply sitting on this hill in a defensive position is that correct?" Hiwot Khamisi of the Ethiopian forces queried.
"Yes, we will be maintaining our position on Alnus Hill, as the POW's called it, because of two reasons." Hazama began.
"One: we do not know anything about this world well enough to simply push forward or else we may come across a situation that we are not prepared for. For that I want all our forces to prepare several recon teams so that we can get a better understanding of what we will be dealing with in this land." The commanders agreed as Hazama continued, this time more seriously.
"However, the second reason is that several of our UAV's have spotted large enemy formations marching on our positions. Initially, we assumed that this is another Saderan Army attempting to retake Alnus. That is until we noticed that this army is filled with troops wearing multiple different armor, both in color and designs, as well as multiple different banners. Not one of their banners bears the symbol of the Saderan Empire."
Kulap Sasithorn of the Thai forces raised an eyebrow about the new enemy army, "So... we are now dealing with a coalition of nations allied to the Saderans?"
"If the Saderans are anything like the ancient Romans or any ancient society, then this 'coalition' is likely comprised of vassal states of their Empire." Gotama Jay of the Indian forces said after contemplating about the new enemy forces.
"Regardless of what allegiance this Coalition has with the Saderan's, I want everyone to prepare our forces for the upcoming battle." Hazama ordered before everyone saluted and left to tend to their troops.
Allied Army
Near the Allied Army Camp
On a cliff overlooking a large open area below King Duran, the Lion of the Kingdom of Elbe was observing the area whilst on his horse. He can also just see Alnus Hill on the horizon that he and his army will join up with the other Kings and Dukes at the Allied Camp to retake the Hill from the enemy from another world.
"Your majesty!" A horseman called out as he rode up to give Duran a report, "We have spotted what appeared to be enemy scout's two hills ahead. Should we engage them?"
"Leave them be. We must hurry to meet up with the other kings without haste." Duran said as he and the horseman rode to rejoin his army toward the Allied Camp.
Later in the evening at the Allied Army Camp
The Command Tent
"The Saderan Army's commander isn't coming?" Duran rose in surprise at the representative sent by the Saderan's as he relays his message.
"Our army is currently facing the enemy at Alnus Hill as we speak. The commander cannot leave at the moment." The Saderan representative explained to the gathered leaders of the Allied Army.
"That makes no sense," Duran said as he sat back down in confusion. "I did not see that many enemies on the hill."
"Lord Duran, the Saderan Army is likely holding the enemy at bay in our place." The Duke of the League Principality spoke up.
"If you say so Duke League..." Duran acknowledges the Duke.
"We would like the Allied Armies to attack the enemy at sunrise tomorrow." The representative said.
"Understood," The King of Alguna said as he rose up. "My army will take the front line and face the enemy at Alnus."
The King of Mudwan however objected. "No, mine will take the front!"
"Wait!" Another Duke interjected. "We will take the front this time!"
Duran sighed as the leaders argued on who will have the right to lead the charge.
Eventually, it was decided that the army of Alguna will lead the first attack along with the armies of Mudwan, the League and Tomaren as the first wave against the enemy on Alnus Hill.
"Then everyone, we shall meet tomorrow at Alnus." The Saderan representative said as he stood to leave.
Before the representative is about to turn and exit the camp, Duran raised his hand to stop him. "Wait, before you leave, what can you tell us about the enemy?"
The representative seemed to contemplate for a second before responding, "Very well, I was instructed to at least indulge you on what we have learned, or rather what little we know about the enemy."
With that, the commanders of the Allied Army paid close attention as the representative began his report.
"To start with we honestly do not know much about the enemy as they have been building defenses ever since they counterattacked and occupied Alnus Hill, not to mention that they speak in an unknown language that we can't understand. Our scouts did report that most of the enemy appeared to be wearing light brown armor, while others wear identical armor but with different colors or patterns. Thus, we believe that the enemy is not one army, but rather what appears to be made up of at least 7 armies joining together against us."
The Allied commanders reacted with disbelief. They knew the enemy was not in large numbers, but the fact that it is made up of 7 different armies seems unbelievable!
"Seven armies!?" The King of Tomaren exclaimed. "Are you sure it was seven, because from what we've seen the number of enemies occupying Alnus seemed to be too small to be made up of seven armies!"
"I understand your confusion but despite that, there are approximately 20,000 enemy soldiers on Alnus and I can assure you that there are seven armies because there were different flags from each army." The representative answered calmly.
The mention of different flags caused Duran to raise an eyebrow. "Different flags, can you describe them for us?"
The representative nodded before he began, "To start off, one of the enemy armies appeared to be flying a white flag with a large red circle in the center. However, it has been noted that this army's flag is seen in large numbers compared to the other armies, which leads us to believe that this army is the leading nation while the others are likely vassals not too different from our Empire and its allies."
At the mention of the comparisons between the enemy and the Saderan Empire, the commanders suddenly became somewhat uneasy about what they would soon be facing.
"What about the... vassal armies?" The King of Mudwan asked with uncertainty.
The representative continued. "One army is flying a flag with five horizontal stripes of, from top to bottom, red, white, blue, white, and red. Another is flying a flag with a horizontal tricolor of golden yellow on top, white in the middle with some sort of blue symbol in the center, and green on the bottom."
"The next one is flying a yellow flag and three red stripes with the middle stripe leaving a gap. Two of the armies both bear flags of a horizontal bicolor of red over white, though one of the army's flag has a crescent moon and five stars in the top corner. And the last army is flying a flag with a horizontal tricolor of green, yellow, and red with a crowned lion in the center."
After the Saderan representative finished his reported description on the enemy, the camp stayed silent for about a minute before the King of Alguna scoffed.
"Hmph, so what if the enemy is comprised of seven armies, they still number only 20,000 compared to our 300,000! We have the numerical advantage to overwhelm the enemy with plenty to spare to occupy the Gate and go to the other side!"
The mood in the camp rose as the other commanders, minus Duran, realize their fortune. Why should they be worried in the first place when they have such a massive advantage?
Seeing that he is no longer needed, the representative prepares to leave the camp. "Then my lords, I will take my leave."
After the Saderan representative had left everyone started bragging to each other about what is clearly going to be a very easy battle to gain some glory.
Duran, however, did not join the other Lords as he pondered about the enemy that he and the others will soon be facing tomorrow.
"Lord Duran, is something the matter? I noticed that you seemed to be tense during the entire meeting." The Duke of the Principality asked.
"Duke League, as that representative explained earlier there are only about 20,000 enemies occupying Alnus." Duran explained.
"Our army is over 300,000 altogether and that is not including our dragon riders, war elephants, cavalry, trebuchets and our goblin and ogre mercenaries. Do you believe that the only path to glory is to be at the forefront?"
"Then, why do you not wish to be at the front if we have such a numerical advantage? After all, such a measly army won't be any match for us." Duke League asked.
"I have a bad feeling about this battle." Duran replied.
"Ha! Apparently, even Duran, the Lion of the Kingdom of Elbe is no match against the passing of time." The Duke joked.
Duran did not mind the Duke's remark as he knew that he was only joking, but for whatever reason, he just can't shake the feeling that something is wrong.
"This enemy already defeated the Saderan's with ease before... so, why did Emperor Molt summon the Allied Army?" He thought.
The Next Day/June 26, 2015
Alnus Hill
"Forward!" The King of Alguna shouted as he and his army led the march towards Alnus Hill.
"Reporting in!" A soldier shouted as he knelt before Duran. "The Alguna, Mudwan, Tomaren, and the League Principality armies, 20,000 in all, have begun their approach toward Alnus."
Duran acknowledges the soldier's report. "Good and what about the Saderan Army?"
"Well..." The soldier hesitated. "We haven't seen a single Saderan soldier near the hill."
"What?!" Duran exclaimed. "Why would the Saderan's not be near-"
He suddenly paused as a horrified realization crossed his mind.
"Have our forces move out immediately!" Duran ordered, much to his men's confusion.
Back at the vanguard force, the leaders were starting to get nervous as they keep moving forward toward Alnus with no Saderan Army in sight.
"Where is the Saderan Army? Did we somehow pass them?" The Duke of the League asked.
"I do not know my lord." The Duke's adjutant answered.
"Impossible... they couldn't have been defeated already?" The Duke gritted his teeth in disbelief.
As the Allied Armies continue their advance, everyone suddenly stopped and looked up in confusion as they hear a whistling sound from above them. Before they even knew it, multiple explosions abruptly appeared all over the Allied Armies wrecking havoc among the ranks of men and beasts alike as they are slaughtered in seconds.
The rest of the armies screamed in terror at what had just happened as more explosions engulfed more of their forces.
"My men!" Duke League screamed in shock as Alnus seemingly erupts. The rest of his officers were also in shock at what was happening around them.
"W-what kind of magic is this!?"
"I can't see the enemy!"
When the smoke finally cleared, the Duke could only look on in shock at the devastation of the Armies of Alguna and Mudwan before the whistling returned causing the Duke to look up and see strange objects heading towards him.
"This is no battle! This is a slaughter!" The Duke screamed before he and his army, along with the army of Tomaren are destroyed as well.
Just a few miles away, Duran and his army were fast approaching to support the assault when the explosions occurred causing them to stop in their tracks.
"No… is Alnus erupting?" Duran uttered as he and his men look on in shock.
Without a moment's hesitation, Duran and his army rushed forward through the smoke and dust to try and save the allied advance.
But when they arrived and the smoke finally cleared, Duran and his men halted in horror at the site that beholds them.
Thousands of torn human and animal body parts with intestines spilling out of some barely intact bodies, and broken weapons and pieces of armor litter the entire charred and cratered landscape.
The sight was so revolting that several of Duran's men threw up. Duran himself stared blankly at the site as he muttered in shock.
"Where is the King of Alguna? Where is the King of Mudwan? Where is the King of Tomaren? Where is Duke League? Where are they?"
Allied Army First Offensive Result – Approx. 20,000 dead
3rd POV
After the first assault's colossal disaster, the Allied Armies regrouped and launch a second attempt to take back Alnus. This time the numbers in this attack were doubled compared to the first assault in the hope that they will overwhelm the SPREF with the sheer force of numbers including their dragon riders to assist in the attack.
Unfortunately, the SPREF's well-entrenched positions proved to be too much as the dragon riders were shot down by entrenched Type 44 (3) SPAAG'S, while soldiers trying to advance toward the hill even after surrounding it, were blasted away by artillery and entrenched tanks.
Elements of the Allied Armies cavalry and war elephants tried to find any gap in the SPREF's defenses only to despair when they come upon iron poles that the SPREF placed during the preparations for defense days earlier and were cut down by both artillery and gunfire.
In the end despite the bravery of the Allied Armies, the firepower of the SPREF proved to be too much and was soon forced to retreat.
Allied Army Second Offensive Result – Approx. 40,000 dead
Allied Army Camp
Near Alnus Hill
The Command Tent
After the second shocking defeat and with morale at an all-time low, Duran and the remaining Lords and Dukes had gathered in the command tent for an emergency meeting.
"We... we have lost a sixth of the 100,000 we set out with! How could this have happened?" A lord exclaimed in despair.
"Where is the Saderan Army?" Another lord questioned with equal despair in his voice. "What are they doing!?"
"No, not even the Saderan's could stand a chance against them." A Duke said before looking toward Duran. "Lord Duran, should we not retreat?"
"We cannot run off now." Duran calmly said as he gazed at the broken helmet of the Duke of the League, "Not before I have repaid them with an arrow."
"But Lord Duran, we hardly have enough might to take on the enemy!" The first Lord pointed out.
As Duran tried to come up with a way to somehow beat the enemy, an idea formed in his head.
"Tonight is a new moon is it not?" He asked.
"Um, yes Lord Duran it is a new moon tonight." A Duke answered.
"If we launch a night raid tonight, and with the help of the darkness, we should be able to make it to the hill and ambush the enemy." Duran suggested receiving approval from the other Lords and Dukes.
"And if we managed to survive all of this, Molt has a lot to answer for the missing Saderan Army." Duran thought darkly.
SPREF POV
Later at night
Many hours have passed as the SPREF waited for what the next move enemy coalition will attempt. They have already inflicted heavy casualties that should've been enough to convince the enemy leaders that their attempts to retake Alnus are futile at best and should just give up and retreat from the area.
Unfortunately for those that hoped that the enemy would retreat, they would soon find out that the enemy proved to be relentless in their drive to take back the hill.
"This is outpost 3 we have sighted the enemy at four klicks out!" An Indonesian lookout reported. "I repeat the enemy is four klicks out!"
In the tent HQ, Hazama and the other commanders immediately gave the order for their respective forces to go on high alert and prepare for a night battle.
"Move out, prepare for combat!" A Captain of the IJA ordered his company.
"Shit, they are attacking us again?" A Thai soldier cursed in annoyance.
A Singaporean soldier who was equally annoyed also cursed. "This is the third time already, and at night as well!"
"Quit complaining and get your asses to your positions!" An Indian Colonel bellowed causing the rest of the troops who were taking a break to scramble to their feet.
After everyone was properly set up and with their weapons loaded, they waited and waited as the enemy marched ever closer. With their more advanced technology, they can see the enemy with their night vision gear and wait for the order to open fire on the enemy coalition in their attempt at a night raid.
Suddenly everyone's radio's cracked to life as the HQ radio operators send out the next orders. "Attention all forces, anyone using night vision, turn them off! Command has ordered that flares are to be used to reveal the enemy!"
Allied Army POV
Under the cover of a dark moonless night; Duran, his army, and the remaining soldiers of the Allied Armies marched as quietly as they could toward Alnus over the next several minutes while also carefully walking over the dead as they slowly got closer and closer to the hill.
"If we can just get close enough, we should be able to rush the enemy and catch them off guard." Duran thought.
But just as it would seem like the plan would work, the night sky suddenly lit up!
"What brightness!" Duran exclaimed in confusion as he and the armies stared in wonder at the glowing lights.
It didn't take long before Duran realized with horror that they have been discovered and that the enemy will likely begin their attack using their powerful magic.
"No! Everyone attack! Knights, run! Footmen, run! Run!" Duran screamed at his men as he whipped his horse and rushed forward toward the hill.
Just as the Allied Armies begin their desperate charge to follow Duran, blasts of light suddenly appeared from the enemy positions on Alnus Hill and were soon engulfed by the resulting explosions.
Duran briefly looked back and tried to encourage his forces to follow him as he charged through the enemy fire. "Everyone, follow me! Run!"
Somehow, Duran's encouragement worked as his own army rushed forward to join their king. And despite being under the withering power of the enemy's powerful magic, the Allied Armies that took part in this now botched night raid let out a massive war cry and joined Duran and his men in their charge towards Alnus Hill.
Back at the tip of the charge, Duran rode his horse as fast as it would go when he was suddenly launched forward as his horse got stuck on some strange spiked metal wire.
The rest of the Armies soon arrived but halted as soon as they saw the metal wires that dotted the area blocking their path.
"Lord Duran, we are coming" Duran's men cried out as they rush to aid their fallen King while the rest of the Armies try to continue their advance through the many gaps in the metal wire defenses.
Unfortunately, neither his men nor any of the Armies managed to get past the first line of metal wires when a massive amount of flashes of light suddenly dashed across the field and tore through the soldiers. Duran could only watch in horror as his men were cut down in seconds.
For the rest of the Allied Army... this latest attack from the enemy on Alnus Hill was the final nail in the coffin that completely broke their morale, causing a chain rout as the soldiers ran for their lives to escape from the enemy's terrifyingly powerful magic.
Despite some near misses from the lights, Duran managed to stand on his two feet again and can only blankly stare at the destruction around him where men lie dead where they had previously stood when they tried to get past the metal wires. In the distance, he can see the Armies have turned and fled from the devastating attack from the hill while still being cut down by either the lights, the eruptions, or a combination of both.
He then turned in the direction of Alnus and saw that the lights continue to pour out from the hill and head toward the once mighty Allied Army.
"We never stood a chance... no matter what we do we could never beat them." Duran muttered to himself as more explosions erupted behind him killing more men that haven't escaped the enemy's attack.
Then, with a maddening expression on his face, he started to laugh hysterically, "HA, HA, HA! This is no war! This is no war at all! HA, HA, HA!"
Duran continued to laugh before an explosion erupted near where he was standing and consumed him.
Allied Army Third Offensive Result – Approx. 20,000+ dead
The Next Morning/June 27, 2015
Alnus Hill
In the early morning hours; Itami, Kurata, and Rainer walked through the field littered with thousands upon thousands of corpses of the coalition that the SPREF had been fighting the day before. They along with several other soldiers were tasked to look for survivors and alert any medical units to get them medical treatment.
Those that couldn't be saved, however, were to be given a mercy killing to end their suffering.
Above and all around them, flocks of Vultures flew over the battlefield as they feasted on the corpses of both men and animals alike. Kurata felt sick at the site and nearly hurled a few times already.
As for Rainer; on the outside, he seems to remain calm but internally even he felt slightly sick, no amount of training would prepare anyone for the true horrors of war. This is especially the case with the massive amount of casualties that were inflicted on both the Saderan's and this coalition that more than likely would be repeated again if and when the SPREF would go on the offensive and possibly engage in another rather one-sided battle.
That is... if anyone would call this slaughter a "battle" at all.
"I heard we killed over 80,000 of them." Kurata muttered, still feeling sick at the site.
"Combined with the losses the Saderans suffered at Ginza that would bring a grand total of over 140,000." Itami stated.
"Are you worried about the enemy sir?" Rainer asked.
Itami sighed, "Just think about it for a sec, over one hundred and forty thousand! What kind of nation are we fighting that's so willing to sacrifice that many lives?"
Before either Rainer or Kurata could respond, they all suddenly heard a faint voice just a few feet in front of them.
"Help... somebody..." The voice quietly cried.
The three men looked at each other to confirm if they all heard the voice before moving in the direction of the voice. On the way, Itami gestured to Kurata to move ahead to confirm if there is a survivor among the dead.
"Lieutenant, we've got a survivor here! Or rather, what's left of him..." Kurata grimly confirmed.
When Itami and Rainer reached to where Kurata found the survivor they saw an old man, probably in his late 60's, with an eye patch covering where his left eye would be. But what caught their attention was the man's missing left leg and arm.
Unbeknownst to the three men, the survivor that they found was none other than the once proud and respected Lion of the Kingdom of Elbe, King Duran himself.
(1) Imported Type 49 MBT used by the Indonesians
(2) Japanese influenced version of the OTL Arjun Tank
(3) OTL Type 87 Self Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (aka the "Guntank")