By: Ominae
Rating: Most is PG-13
Disclaimer: This story takes place after Raven Shield and Athena Sword
NOTE:
RAINBOW SIX is the exclusive copyrights of Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft and Tom Clancy from their respective years. The rest of the other characters are under my jurisdiction.
I have done some extensive research regarding real-life events and/or actual special/elite units. If there are some discrepancies, please let me know so's I can correct them. Thanks.
Previously:
The SASR and the Australian RAINBOW teams are now facing the remnants of the PDL's Australian cell in the abandoned streets of downtown Sydney. Can they join forces to defeat them so as to restore law and order back to Sydney, or will they suffer the wrath of the latest leftist terrorist group? Stay tune to this chapter to find out.
Chapter 11: Final Challenges
Date: April 24, 2008
Location: On the streets of Sydney, Australia
The battle continued to rage on and on into the early mornings hours of Sydney. Though a typical and normal day was supposed to be peaceful and quiet, the tranquility was instead replaced by the echoes of gunfire.
RAINBOW forces lead by Eddie Price were currently tangling with the remnants of the PDL's famed Australian cell. Though the PDL militants were superior so far due to their numbers and their superior firepower, the masked RAINBOW operators were soon getting rid of their numbers with classic counter-terrorist tactics such as the concept of fire and cover, with the additional support of snipers.
"GRENADE!" Price yelled, tossing another one of his M68 grenades at a PDL militant who fired his CAL C2 LMG at his hip. The explosion of the M68 resulted in his death, shrapnel getting into his body and one shrapnel piece lodged at his neck.
"Go, go, go!" Santiago emerged out of cover, firing the rest of his ammo from his IWI TAR-21 assault rifle. With Pak and Murad at his side, the trio fired at every PDL militant who had the nerve to expose themselves out of cover.
Galanos and Narino, who moved out to another building rooftop to escape the gunshots that were being meant for them, gave sniper support to the rest of the RAINBOW field teams on the ground by downing PDL terrorists who were at the rear of the firefight. With their sniping skills, they played a key role in diminishing their numbers though more and more terrorists from the organization were closing in on their position in numbers from the southern part of Sydney Square.
"How long do you think we can survive in here?" Walther asked Bogart, who was busy reloading another fresh magazine into his TAR-21 assault rifle.
"Ask them!" Bogart did a hitchhiker's thumb, pointing to the outside where PDL militants were firing their numbers at the besieged RAINBOW forces, though they were still able to pick them off in small numbers.
"I see." To answer their concerns, two short burts from a PKM machine gun manned by a technical truck machine gunner kept them down on the ground, keeping their heads down.
Date: April 24, 2008
Location: Watch Room, SAS Headquarters, Hereford, Britain
"Mr. Clark, sir!"
The radioman inside the Watch Room motioned Clark to come near him. Sweeney and Alistair were busy making detailed reports on the operations of RAINBOW in Australian soil in their respective offices.
"Yes, what is it?"
"I've received radio transmission from the SASR that one of their platoons is already beginning their approach towards Price's location?"
Clark raised a questioning eyebrow, "Do you mean the one in Sydney Square?"
"Yes, sir." nodded the radioman. "We believed that a single platoon is near their location with another one providing a secure zone to land their Black Hawk helicopters."
"All right." Clark was about to go out when he reminded the radioman, "Keep me updated for any new development on the situation of Eddie Price in Sydney Square."
"Yes, sir."
Date: April 24, 2008
Location: On the streets of Sydney, Australia
Still under enemy fire, most of the RAINBOW operative preferred to keep their heads down from getting hit by the bullets or any shrapnel that might occur from their grenades.
Even Galanos and Narino were not able to perform their sniper duties as their position was heavily bombarded by heavy machine gun fire that came from the streets of Sydney Square.
"Dammit!" Price gritted his teeth, waiting for a good opportunity to fire back at the PDL militants. Looking at Galanos and Narino, he took notice that they were not to give sniper support to them, forcing him to come to a decision.
"What now?" He slowly peeped up before ducking down, using the frame of a destroyed 2004 Toyota Hilux pick-up truck. "Do we have the chance to fire at them or not?"
The British RAINBOW operative began to sweat, being forced to come to a decision if they should fire right now or still wait instead until they have the chance to fight back.
On the southern side of Sydney Square, a platoon of SASR soldiers began their stealthy approach towards the location of the besieged RAINBOW operators. Using the cover of gunfire as their means to mask themselves, they crouched and walked slowly until they near the location.
The squad leader signalled to his men to take action against the PDL militants on his command. Nodding to his commands, they waited until he had given the signal to open fire at them.
After giving the count of 3, the SASR soldiers raised their Colt M4 carbines mounted with AAI Corporation M203 grenade launchers at the technical trucks that were still distracted as they were firing at the besieged trucks.
Afterwards, their M203 grenade launchers were loaded with 40mm HE grenades and fired...
Galanos, watching the scene unfold before her, watched as a single 2004 Mazda Bravo pick-up truck was blown to pieces. The explosion had killed the machine gunner and driver, as the vehicle had turned into a smoldering wreck.
"Look!" She pointed to Narino the smoldering vehicle. As a result of the explosion, the attention of most of the PDL forces turned towards the approaching SASR platoon.
"Now's our chance!" Raising his Heckler and Koch PSG-1 sniper rifle, he fired bullet after bullet into the skulls of the distracted PDL militants. Galanos did the same with her Accuracy International Warfare Suppressed and together, they assisted the SASR platoon in reducing their numbers.
"Charge!"
Price rallied the other RAINBOW operators out of cover while the SASR began to engage the PDL's militants and technical trucks. The rest of the RAINBOW operators fired their TAR-21 at the backs of the distracted PDL fighters, causing more casualties for them.
"Dammit!" yelled one of the PDL militants. "We're trapped from both sides!" Armed with a Norinco M14 rifle, he turned around to face against the incoming RAINBOW operatives. Unfortunately for him, Santiago saw him raising his M14 and fired a short burst of 5.56 mm NATO bullets from his own TAR-21, cutting down the offending man for good.
"What the?" Two other PDL militants, armed with IZHMASH AK-74 rifles, were about to face the RAINBOW operatives as well, but were gunned down by SASR soldiers from their rear since they took advantage of them being distracted on both fronts in order to fight well.
Confusion and disorder began to reign in from within the ranks of the PDL; most of them didn't know who was the biggest threat. Since they saw the SASR and RAINBOW converging on them, most of them began to open fire at them, one at a time.
"All right!" Renee took aim at a PDL militant with an IZHMASH AKM and proceeded to gun him down, watching his body crumple to the ground.
Murad and Pak, with their backs facing each other, fired their TAR-21s at every standing PDL militant that tried to come near them.
The battle appeared to be in favor of the joint RAINBOW/SASR force as PDL militants began to dwindle in numbers until two SASR soldiers fired their M203 grenade launchers at a fleeing technical truck, killing its driver and machine gunner once again at last.
The battle was over, RAINBOW and the SASR had retaken the battle.
"We did it!" RAINBOW and SASR personnel cheered at the end of the PDL's Australian cell as all of them were killed on sight. Neither group had sustained any kind of casualty, which was good news for them.
Price, eyeing a step on Sydney Square's fountain, decided to sit down and relax himself while waiting to see what would happen next.
Date: April 24, 2008
Location: Watch Room, SAS Headquarters, Hereford, Britain
"We did it!"
A radioman shouted after receiving transmission from Australia that the SASR and RAINBOW had successfully retaken the city of Sydney without any loss of life on their side.
Clark appeared to be pleased on hearing the news; he would have to inform both Sweeney and Alistair on the good news. Right now, their main priority would be to conduct cleanup operations on Sydney to see if any survivors from the PDL's Australian cell was still alive.
"Inform Campbell Barracks to immediately conduct sweeps of Sydney to check for any PDL stragglers."
"Yes, sir." The radioman replied, getting ready to perform a radio transmission to Campbell Barracks, which was the garrison of the SASR.
Heading out of the Watch Room, Clark went on to see Sweeney and Alistair in order to get ready for the upcoming debriefing that he had planned in his head.
Date: April 24, 2008
Location: On the streets of Sydney, Australia
Now in the confines of an established checkpoint, Price drank some amounts of water that he received from an SASR soldier. The entire RAINBOW team had been briefed on the news of their successful operation before they are scheduled to head back to Hereford for a well deserved break.
"Price!"
Turning his head to the source of the voice, he saw Bogart and Pak running towards him. The two RAINBOW members had their balaclavas and their helmets removed, exposing their faces.
"We've got some news from Campbell Barracks!"
Price became both interested and curious at his American comrade. "Really? What is it?"
"Clark told them that we're going to get some real R&R after we leave Sydney."
"Yes, indeed." Price stretched his legs and arms. "Anything on our so-called leftists?"
"Nothing much." Pak shook his head. "Most of them are from middle class families, giving them some cover when they bought the vans used to enter Sydney."
"And the vans?" asked Price, wanting to get some details.
"They were torched after the militants gained successful entry into Sydney." answered the South Korean. "Probably to get some evidence removed against them."
"Likely." The British operative stroked his beard. "Guess we better head back to the transport."
"Black Hawks from Campbell Barracks are going to be our ride out of Sydney." Bogard said, walking with Pak and Price to the rest of the assembled RAINBOW members, waiting for them before getting on the choppers.
Date: April 24, 2008
Location: Briefing Room, SAS Headquarters, Hereford, Britain
"Attention!"
Patrick Ang brought all the new recruits to attention, watching Clark, Sweeney and Alistair to enter the room. Once inside, Sweeney motioned everyone to take their seats as Clark lead the briefing session.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have news for all of you. As of 0700 hours, we've received news from Campbell Barracks in Australia that the remnants of the PDL's Australian cell have been sucessfully neutralized by joint forces of RAINBOW and the SASR." Loud cheering and clapping came from the recruits when they heard about the news.
"While I am enthusiastic about this," Clark said, cautioning them. "The fight against the PDL is not yet over. I've received some new intelligence regarding the PDL's Japanese cell. According to intelligence, the PDL's leaders have sought refuge in some of their safehouses in Japan. Right now, we're getting ready to send our intel findings to Japanese authorities at hand. While I'd like to send some of our veterans to face off against the bastards who tried to do a Somalia scenario back in Sydney, I think this operation's a good chance for me to see how much you've learned from your training so far. We'll let you know when you have to go. Dismissed!"
Patrick Ang, once again, called for everyone to stand up. Once done, they began to file out one by one. Sweeney went ahead to head to the toilet, leaving Alistair and Clark behind.
"How long can you send the intel findings to Japan?"
"At least two hours." suggested Alistair, studying his wristwatch.
"Better get to it." Clark patted the arm of Alistair before exiting the briefing room. Alistair was the last to leave, closing the door of the briefing room behind him.
Chapter 11 END