UVCAF Saruzin-Class Battlecruiser, The Mantia 01: The Starfox team entered into the front of the cruiser amidst the two forward prongs along with Andross. As they entered, a group of landmasters and a huge Granga moved by and into ThornTail Hollow. All over the massive bay in the ship, technicians were prepping everything from Garudas to Invaders to Tripods, many of which were leaving the bay at the same time. In the distance, explosions could be heard along with laser fire. Andross led them into a soundproof side room overlooking the bay with a large piece of glass on one side allowing them to see the bustling bay. As Andross closed the door, the team's Arwings could clearly be seen being hauled into the bay. As the team was all seated, Fox finally spoke up.
"Sir, what are you doing here this early? We weren't expecting you for another five and half days,"
"Yes well, plans change. You know that better than most people," said Andross.
"Yeah, but how come Scales was in on it? He was supposed to attack Dragon Rock after conferring with us but he didn't. He luckily attacked right before you showed up, how coincidental," said Fox.
"Fox, I couldn't get a hold of you to inform you of the change. Besides, by assuming the invasion was in a week, you wouldn't be rushed to get your information and the dinos wouldn't become suspicious of anything. Besides, that's all you were doing; Scales was in charge of taking out Dragon Rock, a much more important priority. Speaking of which, where is he?" asked Andross.
"We don't know. We haven't had any contact with him that's the point," said Fox somewhat icily. Andross shot him a warning glance.
"Where's Shabunga?" asked Leon.
Ice Mountain: The UVCAF transport roared up the mountain as laser blasts tore up the area all around them from the fleet in orbit pounding the planet. Inside the transport, everyone was silent in order to divert the driver's attention as little as possible.
"We're coming up on the base, get ready to open the main entrance!" shouted the pilot as the whole transport shook from a nearby blast. The transport roared up the final stretch of the slope and smashed it's way through a wooden fence before going airborne and arcing towards the base entrance on the side of the cliff (this base is the same as the one you enter to first find Tricky who takes off and you pursue him in the jetbike).
"Open it now!" shouted the pilot. Shabunga pulled out a remote and pressed a button, opening the base entrance. The transport continued it's aerial flight as explosions ripped all around it before smashing into the base as the door slid shut behind them. Inside the base, everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief even as muffled blasts were heard; the base had been built out of reinforced space titanium and could withstand just about any punishment the fleet could dish out in a bombardment situation. The team piled out of their ruined transport and walked through the chilly air to the heated office nearby. The technicians sat about powering up various consoles while the soldiers began stowing weapons and taking inventory. A couple minutes later a technician walked into the office after having examined the transport.
"How is it?" asked Shabunga. The technician grimaced.
"It's shot to hell. The repulsors are dead, the weaponry is gone, and the armor just about gone. It's a mess," said the technician.
"Can you fix it?" asked Shabunga crossing his arms. The technician sighed and did some figures in his head.
"Twelve hours, minimum," said the technician. Shabunga crossed his arms again.
"You have eight hours, maximum," he said. The technician quickly calculated more numbers in his head before sighing.
"Shit," he said before walking off and grabbing a couple other technicians and soldiers. Shabunga sighed.
"Is the communications center online yet?" he asked. Another technician nodded from a wall covered with circuitry.
"Feed is 89.5% clean. There'll be a little distortion, but nothing too bad. Unfortunately the antenna was partially damaged by the fleet and there's no way to fix it," said the technician. Shabunga nodded and walked into the communications center. He pressed a few buttons and waited for the unit to power up so he could contact the fleet.
The Mantia 01: An aide walked into the conference room and whispered something in Andross's ear who nodded and pressed a button on the table in front of him. Instantly an image of Shabunga appeared in a chair across the table, but it occasionally blurred out of perspective before becoming clear again.
"I apologize for the appearance of this transmission Emperor, but the antenna was damaged during the bombardment and this is the best we can do," said Shabunga.
"Understandable. Are you at Fallback Position One?" asked Andross. Shabunga nodded.
"Yes sir," he said.
"Good, I've read Shabunga's reports and am fairly well acquainted with this planet's infrastructure. Fox, do you have anything to add?" asked Andross.
"Technology is minimal, resources are minimal. There are some gold deposits scattered throughout and a gold repository at CloudRunner Fortress, but barely enough to warrant an invasion. I'll ask again, why are we here?" said Fox.
"Any immediate threats?" asked Andross ignoring Fox's comments.
"Well there's the CloudRunner's who can fire charged particles," said Fox visibly annoyed. "And a group of apes who inhabit an island in the ocean outside of Cape Claw. That's about it."
"I see. I'll let Commander Bill Grey and his squadrons take care of our flying pests. Fox, I want you and your team to report to Cape Claw. There you will be prepped to take out the simians on that island in the ocean. If they'll surrender fine, if not oh well," said Andross.
"We're not diplomats we're mercenaries," said Fox.
"You're a part of the UVCAF forces. And you're right, you're not diplomats. That's why I've brought in a diplomat from the Lylat System. I believe you've already met Ambassador Dan of Zoness," said Andross as he pressed a button. A door opened into the room and a velociraptor entered into the room and sat down.
"Emperor, Starfox team," said Dan. Fox nodded.
"Yes, he helped us negotiate the surrender of Cestpus-8," said Fox.
"And hopefully he'll be able to do so again with the Kongs," said Andross. Fox snorted.
"Yeah, right. His presence will probably enflame them to…oh," said Fox suddenly realizing Dan's purpose on this mission.
"And they'll attack you leaving us no choice but to wipe them out. Exactly," completed Andross.
"Figures," said Leon.
"Anyway, you're to report to Cape Claw ASAP. There's a battalion already prepping to invade the cape in fifteen minutes, you'll join them in your Arwings. Once that's done you'll receive further instructions," said Andross.
"Is Hammer going to show up at all?" asked Fox. Andross nodded.
"Like I said at the beginning, he and the seventh fleet will arrive at the end of the week. Now then, if that's all the business to attend to, we all have our duties," said Andross getting ready to leave. Fox was about to ask again about why they were here, but Andross cut him off with a sigh as he was leaving the room.
"Fox, we are here for a legitimate reason, believe me," said Andross with his back to the door. "But if this reason actually winds up panning out, then God save us all. I'm hoping it doesn't pan out, that's why I haven't said anything. If I have anything definitive when you get back I'll let you know."
With that, Andross left the room and went into the bay. Fox drummed his fingers on the table a few times before sighing and crossing his arms.
"Well I guess that answers your question," said Andrew.
"Yeah, except it leaves me with even more. C'mon let's go. I want to get this over with," said Fox. He and the team piled out along with Dan and into the bay.
Cape Claw: The dinosaurs there were hurriedly trying to prep rafts and boats to escape the mainland while others were attempting to set up a defensive perimeter to give the others time.
"We'll not survive this! The end has come!" shouted a dinosaur.
"Be quiet, the krazoa spirits will protect us!" shouted another.
"Oh shut up, they can't help us now! Keep working!" shouted yet another dinosaur. As they were prepping the rafts, a loud whine was heard. The dinosaurs watched in horror as dozens of missiles and laser fire reigned down from above as two Harlock Cruisers cleared a ridge facing the cape and fired their payloads. Then a mass of fighters soared overhead mowing down countless creatures on the ground. Within seconds it was all over, the pristine beach was now full of craters and the stink of the dead. The Starfox team roared overhead and observed the scene while the Harlock's landed and began dispersing troops.
"Looks like total fatalities," said Fox. Then their sensors began beeping.
"Hold up, let's like we've got a raft launch," said Leon.
"Let's take it out then!" shouted Andrew. The Arwings zoomed out into the open ocean and quickly located a bamboo raft being desperately paddled by a group of dinosaurs.
"They're working so hard, let's give them a special death," said Fox. He toggled the smart bomb launcher and fired a shot at the raft. The raft quickly vaporized in the ensuing explosion.
"Let's head back to the cape and get this task over with," Fox said as the three Arwings returned to Cape Claw.
DK Island: The Kongs stood on the beach and watched solemnly as explosions ripped up Cape Claw.
"Looks like the invasion has started," said Funky.
"That it has, that it has. Well, it had to happen sometime. What do we know about them?" asked Cranky.
"All we know is that they're called the UVCAF forces. We don't know where they're from or what their intentions are although it's not hard to guess that latter. It looks like we'll tough battle ahead," said DK. Cranky nodded.
"No I suppose not. But we'll put up a good fight and get them to think twice about us at least. We'd better prepare for an air assault. Prepare all barrel fighters and arm them with what few laser cannons we have. Coconut guns aren't going to do the trick this time against molecular shielding, but we'd better make sure every fighter has at least some armament. Let's head to the command center, this UVCAF is going to find trouble when it encounters the URVAC forces of DK Island," said Cranky as they all left the beach.
Cape Claw: The soldiers were setting up a defensive perimeter when the three Arwings landed on the beach.
"Commander, what's the situation?" asked Fox to a commander directing some troops.
"The beach is 100% secure. We're already prepping to enter the Ocean Force Point Temple," said the commander.
"Good, what's our task?" asked Fox. The commander pointed to a submarine being carted out of a Harlock by a Garuda.
"You are to take the experimental Blue Marine submarine attack craft and use the ocean to sneak into that island. Our sensors are already picking up defensive weaponry on the island and we need you to sneak in and take them out while Ambassador Dan is negotiating so we can begin an aerial assault on the island," said the commander.
"Good, works for me. Let's move team," said Fox. The Starfox team along with Dan piled into the Blue Marine as the Garuda pushed it into the water. Fox quickly lit up the board and pushed the accelerator forward as the craft dove into the ocean.
"Okay Leon you've got weapons, Andrew you've got sonar duties. Dan, listen in on any external sounds and either from your own knowledge or sounds in the sub's database, identify any that might be hostile," said Fox. Affirmations came from the other members of the team.
All right, let's take it to these Kongs," said Fox as he hit the external lights and the sub plunged into the darkness.
CloudRunner Fortress: The CloudRunner's were quickly mounting whatever weaponry they could onto the dock overlooking the clouds beyond.
"Quickly! Quickly!" shouted the BoneClaw. The Queen CloudRunner immediately landed by him.
"What's the news from the front?" she demanded. The BoneClaw sighed.
"The Queen and King EarthWalker are dead, Tricky is presumed missing. But as for our own problems, what scouts we have that are returning indicate one hundred and twenty little hostiles and three larger hostiles. We outnumber them three to one, but the way they fight, it's almost like they have us outnumbered two to one. It's not good," said the BoneClaw.
"With the weaponry we're installing, we should be able to even those odds a little. God, how could we have been so stupid!" shouted the Queen.
"They tricked us all your majesty, they tricked us all," said the BoneClaw. The Queen nodded and returned to her throne. The BoneClaw sighed and continued ordering around the troops while in the distance a distant whine was heard and little lights flickered in the distance.
UVCAF DPAF1(Dinosaur Planet Attack Force 1): One hundred and twenty fighters and three attack carriers soared through the sky on the way to CloudRunner Fortress. More laser fire erupted from part of the squadron and another fireball erupted.
"How many scouts does that make?" asked Commander Bill Grey.
"15," said Sanders.
"How many have gotten away?" asked Bill.
"Three. Sorry commander," said Sanders.
"No that's okay, better that they fear our arrival then are oblivious to us. I like a little fear in the mid-morning. Anyway, what's our ETA," said Bill.
"Five minutes," said Jimmy commanding one of the attack carriers.
"Gentlemen, prepare for battle. You know your squadrons so in three minutes break into them and…" began Bill before his sensors began beeping. Hundreds of hostiles had taken to the air and were rapidly approaching the fleet.
"Change of plans, break into squadrons now. Attack Carriers, open up with a first wave of missiles. Once the missiles are gone, all fighters prepare to launch one plasma bomb each. Let's show these dinos how we do things UVCAF style!" shouted Bill. As he spoke that, dozens of missiles roared out of the attack carriers towards the incoming hostiles. They exploded and were promptly followed by the explosions of two hundred plasma bombs. Several hundred CloudRunner's died, but more poured through the explosions eager for blood and the battle was joined.
ThornTail Hollow: Andross was currently inside of Shabunga's store as several technicians installed tactical monitors in the store lobby. Andross was busy mapping out attack plans for the remaining troops that had yet to pile out of the landing ships.
"Report," said Andross. An aide quickly ran up to him.
"Sir, Cape Claw reports successful taking of the beach. The Blue Marine has launched without incident and the troops are currently filing into Ocean Force Point Temple, but it appears to be abandoned. DPAF1 reports contact with the enemy, but says future reports will be infrequent based on the fighting conditions. Other forces are spreading themselves out per your orders. So far the invasion is operating with 98% accuracy rating," said the aide. Andross nodded.
"Very well. Here are the latest plans for DPAF11-15. Now as for the other report," said Andross holding out his hand. The aide handed him a Palm Pilot.
"Good, now leave me alone," said Andross. The aide saluted and left as Andross turned on the palm.
"Now, let's see if I can't learn more about the Krazoa Spirits, and the five visitors from the stars," he thought.
Ocean: The Blue Marine tore through the water on it's way to Kong Island. Inside the tone was hushed as each was monitoring their stations carefully to avoid any dangers on the way to the island.
"So tell me Dan, what do you think of Dinosaur Planet so far?" asked Fox. Dan shrugged.
"It's a planet like any other. My ancestors left this planet long ago when the inhabitants of this planet chose to turn their backs on technology. Luckily we found Zoness to inhabit and it was a much more suitable homeworld than this planet. While it is true that we hold Dinosaur Planet in a small place in our hearts, my people don't long to return here. Anyway, I can see we were justified in leaving; these dinosaurs are weak and are easily conquered. I just want to get this done with so I can return home," said Dan.
"Well I can respect that," said Fox. Then alarms began blaring all over the sub.
"What's happening?" asked Leon.
"We've got two bogeys approaching fast! They just appeared out of nowhere!" shouted Andrew.
"What are they?" asked Fox. Dan flipped a switch and a strange moaning sound was heard over the speakers.
"The hell is that?" demanded Leon.
"They're plesiosaurs! Quick Fox, evasive maneuvers!" shouted Dan. Fox slammed on the accelerator and quickly barrel rolled, barely avoiding the plesiosaurs, which snapped at the sub.
"Leon, arm all weapons. I'm going to try and line 'em up," said Fox. He slammed the accelerator and roared after the two dinosaurs. A beeping noise was heard as the torpedoes locked on, which was then followed by a clicking noise as the torpedoes locked on.
"They're away!" shouted Leon. Fox yanked back on the wheel and the Blue Marine zoomed up and away as the two torpedoes made impact and exploded, vaporizing the plesiosaurs.
DK Island: The Kongs were managing Kremkroc Industries when two large explosions were heard. They ran to the ocean and watched two large fountains of water erupt out of the ocean before they water became red.
"What was that?" Diddy asked, a little afraid.
"I don't know, but we'd better hurry. Something's coming and it doesn't look friendly," said Funky. Down in the bays, barrel fighters and other weapons were being hastily constructed to counter the incoming threat.
CloudRunner Fortress: "Incoming!" shouted the BoneClaw as a CloudRunner on fire crashed into the center plaza. Laser fire and charged projectiles were lighting up the sky above as fighters clashed with dinosaurs. On the plaza, the weapons that had been mounted on the ground were busy keeping the Attack Carriers from landing and releasing troops.
"Unless we can land, there's no way we can win this any time soon!" shouted Jimmy as the carrier rocked back and forth.
"I know, I know, but what? We can't divert our attention between both the ground and the sky!" shouted Bill. At the Generator Room, the lone BoneClaw was contemplating an important decision for his future. Finally he made up his mind and set the timer on the device Fox had left behind in the generator room; the BoneClaw had seen it fall but chose not to remove it. The BoneClaw tore from the room as the blast went off and silenced all of the power in CloudRunner Fortress. In the sky, the UVCAF forces noted the abrupt halt of all fire from the ground.
"It's a trick, it has to be!" said Sanders. Bill took a sweeping glance over the courtyard.
"If it's a trick it's a dumb one. Attack Carriers, land now!" shouted Bill as he pulled his ship into a tight arc avoiding several dinos. The three Attack Carriers, all heavily damaged, hovered near the rooftops and began releasing troops.
"Bulldog Unit, cover carriers one and two. Husky Unit cover number three!" shouted Bill. Fifty fighters broke off and began doing sweeps over the carriers picking off CloudRunners attacking the carriers.
"Attack Carriers empty, pulling away!" shouted Jimmy. The three carriers took off, but one got a kamikaze attack by a CloudRunner and exploded raining shrapnel everywhere.
"Carriers one and three pull out. Come back when things are cleaned up here!" shouted Bill.
"Roger that, pulling out," said Jimmy. The two remaining attack carriers pulled up and away from CloudRunner Fortress.
"Report!" shouted Bill.
"We've got about seventy five fighters left and they're down to one hundred dinos," said Sanders.
"All right let's make a net and ensnare the remaining dinos. I want them all dead in less than an hour," said Bill. The seventy five fighters blasted away and formed a tightly knit circle around the remaining CloudRunners. Laser blasts erupted and forty-five minutes later, the CloudRunners were dead.
"Husky and Bulldog Units, do recon flights over the surrounding area and wipe out any resistance you come across then take off. Pitdog Unit, prepare to land; I'll be going down with you," said Bill.
"What about us Bill?" asked Jimmy. Bill looked up at the sky where the two Attack Carriers were barely visible amongst the clouds.
"Give me a rundown of all vital statistics," he said.
"Missiles launchers A&B are depleted on Carrier 1 and my carrier has fifty missiles on A but B was blasted completely off during the fighting. Fuel wise I'm done to 15% fuel left while Carrier 2 is at 30%. Fighter reserves are gone on both ships," said Jimmy.
"Alright get the hell out of here. Refuel, do what repairs you can, and come back at 1900 hours. If we need you before then we'll call," said Bill. "Oh, and see if you can't a refueling carrier up here, I don't want to be stuck up here with twenty fighters and no fuel. This place isn't very defensible because it's so high up and we're basically sitting ducks up here," said Bill.
"Check, got it. Let's pull out!" shouted Jimmy. The two Attack Carriers moved low over the temple before flying off into the distance.
"Husky Unit, accompany them out of here. Bulldog unit, you've got twenty minutes and then out," said Bill. After receiving confirmation of their orders, Bill maneuvered his fighter on a landing vector along with Sanders and they both set down at the bazaar while various troops ran about the fortress. Bill and Sanders quickly powered down their craft and approached the colonel in charge. The colonel was currently interrogating a BoneClaw who was being held in place by shackles as well as being gagged.
"Colonel, what's up?" asked Bill. The Colonel looked at Bill with a bemused look.
"Oh not much. It's just that this dino claims he activated an EMP device that shut down the external weaponry at the fortress," said the colonel.
"And did he?" asked Sanders bemused as well. The colonel shrugged.
"It's possible, we did find the remains of an UVCAF issue EMP wave generator in the generator room. Chances are Fox left it there on his tour," said the colonel.
"And as for the dino himself?" asked Bill.
"His motives seem legit. He also appears to know quite a bit about the UVCAF as well," said the colonel. Bill nodded and considered his options.
"Alright let him loose. I'll deal with this myself," said Bill. The colonel nodded and undid all the shackles before leaving with two other troops. The BoneClaw coughed a couple times before straightening himself up. Bill handed him a glass of water.
"Sorry for the treatment, but we're in unfamiliar territory and in the process of an invasion so everyone must be considered a threat for now," said Bill. The BoneClaw nodded.
"I understand, that's typical UVCAF procedure. You're Commander Grey right?" asked the BoneClaw. Bill nodded somewhat impressed.
"Good, you know some stuff about the UVCAF. Now here's something else you should know: we don't accept traitors into the ranks of the UVCAF. If you were a traitor to one group, you could easily be one again. You're a security risk and we cannot accept that," said Bill. The BoneClaw nodded.
"Yes I understand that. But I'm not a traitor I'm a slave revolting against his oppressive masters. Now you should know that there is a provision in the UVCAF manifesto that accommodates that," said the BoneClaw. Bill sighed and nodded.
"Yes it does. But who'll vouch for you? Remember, this individual must have known you prior to the invasion and will agree that you were a slave," said Bill.
"Fox McCloud will vouch for me. If not him then Shabunga because I have a feeling that he's an UVCAF agent you implanted here years ago. Those are my vouchers," said the BoneClaw.
"Well unfortunately they're both detained so it'll be awhile before we can get that voucher. In the meantime, we'll use you. Where's the Queen?" said Bill. The BoneClaw nodded and pointed his head towards a doorway.
"This way," he said leading them down a hallway.
"So, you know my name, what's yours?" Bill said.
"Jeff," responded the BoneClaw. Bill nodded and continued walking down the hallways where the soldiers were turning the place inside out and removing anything of value.
"Have your soldiers already discovered the vault yet?" asked Jeff. Bill nodded. As he was walking down the hallway, a soldier handed him a datapad.
"Damn," said Bill.
"What?" asked Sanders. Bill sighed.
"We're not going to get a fuel carrier up here for at least three hours and we've got forty-five minutes of fuel left in the fighters. Even with conservation we're screwed if we fall under attack. Damnit, now what're we going to do?" cursed Bill. Jeff stopped and thought about that problem for a moment.
"Down in the basement we've got fuel for the jetbikes. We stockpile the fuel yearly and we got our last shipment three months ago. I've been the only one so far to use a jetbike and even though for a couple trips to the local villa about five miles from here so we should still have plenty of fuel. Whether or not it's compatible with your fighters I don't know, but it's an option," said Jeff. Bill nodded.
"Corporal, Sanders, check it out," said Bill. Sanders and the corporal nodded and left down another hallway. Finally, Bill and Jeff reached a pair of heavy wooden doors.
"Now the Queen should be right beyond these doors," said Jeff looking around. "Shouldn't there be more troops?"
"No, I can handle this on my own," said Bill pulling out his blaster rifle and flicking off the trigger.
"It's your call, but the Queen can be very vicious when cornered," said Jeff. Bill shrugged.
"I can guarantee you I won't lift a finger," said Bill putting his blaster away. Jeff looked at him incredulously.
"How are you planning on beating her with? Foul language?" asked Jeff laughing. Bill crossed his arms.
"No, faith," he said dead serious.
"Are you joking?" demanded Jeff.
"I never joke about my work. Now open that door," said Bill. Jeff shrugged.
"It's your call," he said. Jeff pushed open the door and the darkness stared at them. Then a shuffling was heard and the Queen CloudRunner fell to the floor unconscious in front of them bound and gagged.
"What the?" began Jeff. Then several floodlights came on and several figures moved out of the shadows and into plain sight. A whole unit of UVCAF commandos stepped forward.
"Commander. We were just finishing up here," said the team leader. "Team, move out!"
The team subsequently exited, hauling the Queen out of the room. As Jeff watched them haul her out of there he turned to Bill suspiciously.
"You knew they were here!" he said. Bill shrugged.
"I had an inkling," he said leaving the room as well, following the team down to the dungeon. The team hauled the Queen to a cell and tossed her inside like a sack of potatoes.
"So what now?" asked Jeff. Bill turned to face Jeff, as the cell door was swung shut.
"You will prove your loyalty by showing the sergeant and his commando team to this village down on jetbikes. Once you mop up there you will return. Move out," said Bill pointing down the hallway. Jeff nodded and left the commandos. On the way they passed Sanders who was walking down the hallway.
"Okay we checked the fuel and it'll work for our fighters," said Sanders. Bill nodded.
"Good, once Jeff and the commandos take off, divide the fuel among the fighters. Everyone gets the same amount, that's UVCAF policy and I wouldn't have it any other way," said Bill. He stood there contemplating a couple things only to notice Sanders hadn't moved.
"What?" Bill demanded. Sanders sighed deeply.
"Sir, I don't know how to tell you this, yes the fuel will work for our fighters. That's not the problem. The problem is the fuel is identical to our fighter's fuel," said Sanders. Bill whirled to face him.
"What do you mean identical?" he demanded. Sanders handed him a datapad, which Bill took and rifled through the info.
"Fuel mix ration, the liquid used to make the fuel, its all 100% identical to our own. Granted the quality is a little bit less due to crude refining processes, but that's it. Now that cannot be possible. We've encountered a number of other worlds and none of them have used a fuel refining process identical to our own. Something stinks here commander and it's not the gas," said Sanders. Bill fell down in a daze on top of a chair along the wall.
"And how long have they been refining this…fuel?" asked Bill after a long period of silence.
"According to the locals…thirty-nine years, right after some visitors from the stars came having fled their own solar system," said Sanders. This time his eyes went wide open and he threw his padd on the ground and collapsed on the bench opposite Bill and began muttering incoherently.
"It can't be possible can it?" asked Sanders. Bill weakly shook his head.
"No, it's a coincidence, nothing less. That's all!" said Bill standing up quickly only for the blood to rush to his head and stumble slightly.
"Bill I think we might have to accept the fact that he might still be alive," said Sanders. Bill pointed his finger at Sanders.
"That's enough blasphemy out of you! Any more and I'll have you arrested for contempt! That's pure speculation nothing more. Our society exists based on the fact that he is dead and I won't have you causing panic!" shouted Bill. Sanders held up his hands in defeat.
"I know, I know. Shit! So what do we do now?" asked Sanders. Bill straightened his pilot's suit.
"We do nothing at the moment. I want these files regarding the fuel erased. Does the fuel work for our fighters, yes, but it's not 100% identical to our own. In the meantime we'll continue our mission. Once that's over we'll contact Andross and see what's up. Sanders, it's probably a lot less than we're making it out to be. The worse case scenario is that it's his followers. But he's dead. Andross killed him, that's a fact. Now move out," said Bill. Sanders nodded with great relief.
"Yes, it's his followers nothing more. They're powerless yes. Thanks commander!" shouted Sanders running off to erase all files regarding the fuel.
"Oh lord what have we gotten ourselves into this time?" asked Bill.
ThornTail Hollow: A Landmaster rolled forward to a halt. On top was a Great White Shark. He turned to his troops.
"Well my friends we've been given a glorious task! To conquer the Walled City! They will fall by our hammer, our red hammer! Onward my invincible Red Hammer forces, onward!" shouted Anklor pointing his sword towards the horizon as the Landmaster bucked off followed by fifteen troops and five other assault vehicles and an APC. Up in the booth, Andross watched down laughing.
"That idiot is just going to get himself killed!" he decided. Andross turned around to his notes He scribbled a couple things down on a sheet of paper when his comm. system beeped.
"Emperor, we've finally found information on the leader of the kongs," said the voice on the other end.
"And who is it?" demanded Andross. The voice was silent for a moment before speaking.
"…According to the information we've obtained from the SnowHorn Belinda Te, the leader is one Cranky Kong," said the voice a little shakily. Andross dropped the padd on the table as his eyes went wide. But he quickly fought off his surprise and returned his attention to the voice.
"Thank you lieutenant," said Andross. He moved to shut off the system when the voice spoke again.
"Sir, is there any chance…"
"No! No. It's a coincidence nothing more. On Auriga Minor we encountered a group of simians also named the Kongs and they had no relation to those that lived in the Lylat System. That'll be all lieutenant," said Andross.
"Yes, sir. Thank you sir," said the voice as the transmission shut off. Andross sighed and rested his head on the table.
"Shit! There are too many clues all over the place. I should have known better than to have a full invasion. This has gone on long enough, I need to tell the truth now or risk loosing control of this operation," Andross thought before reaching for the control panel. "Deck Officer?"
"Yes Emperor?" came the response.
"I want my personal ship prepared for immediate launch," said Andross.
"Yes sir," came the response and the transmission ended. Andross quickly grabbed his jacket and the data padd and ran out the door headed for the bay.
DK Island: Off the coast of DK Island, the water bubbled fiercely before the Blue Marine tore through the surface and rested on top of the water. Fox popped the hatch and he stepped onto the top of the sub along with the rest of the team.
"Okay here's how we're going to play it. Leon, and I are getting off now with the Shogun Robot in the back and swimming to the island. Dan, you'll continue on to the island and drive onto the surface using the deployable treads. Drive onto the beach and wait there until the Kongs approach. If they open fire, drive back into the water and head straight back to Cape Claw. If they appear, stall for a few hours and then exit with Andrew and greet them. Again, stalling is the key here we have to get access to the industrial area on the top of the mountain and sabotage it. Now hopefully you can talk with them for a while and learn more about them. If things go sour or the industrial complex explodes, whichever comes first, bug out immediately. Take the Blue Marine and get the hell out of here, Leon and I will hold out here until the attack and meet up with the UVCAF here. Everyone got that?" asked Fox. Affirmations came from all members. "Alright let's move and let's show the Kongs some UVCAF hospitality!"
And with that, Fox, Leon, and the Shogun Warrior slipped off into the water and made their way to the beach while Dan and Andrew re-entered the sub and headed off for the island.