I'm back one again to work on my next chapter of this SF story. Hopefully this is one that many of you will like. I'm going to do about two or three chapters for this so this is going to be the one of three that I'll be working on. It's going to be tough but I will try my best. So enjoy what's out for now.
July 25, 18:50 hrs
Airbase/Airfield, Corneria
Fox, Jason, and 28 other operatives were boarding up on a large cruise ship that is going to take them to Fortuna which they should arrive by tomorrow in the afternoon. Fox, Jason and 21 others were selected for the mission, while 6 others volunteered to join as well. They were all dressed in Sand Digital uniform and sand tactical boots. Roach was the only person wearing a balaclava. They had on their leg holsters and have were armed with a P226 pistol, and the other half were armed with a Five Seven pistol. Roach is to lead this assignment that they've been tasked to protect one of Corneria's Ambassadors due to positive intel that Venom troops are going to try and kill the Ambassador that is expected to meet with Fortuna leaders at one of there Command Centers. They are to set up checkpoints and some will escort him to the location. They were going to use armored Pitbull, which contains a 40mm launcher and M134D Mini gun sentry on top ready for anything.
Roach entered the ship and the hatch behind closed, he signaled one of the crew members that they were ready to go. The pilots were notified and they started the engines of the ship and got out of the dock of the base and ascended into space. Roach then headed to the bridge and took a seat on the chair and was going to be notified if any unrecognized ships or hostiles that could attack them or send them a transmission to surrender. Corneria wasn't going to let them go alone since the ship was armed with phasers and rockets ready. Four air battle cruisers were to protect the cargo and the troops that were heading to Fortuna. The day was coming to an end but it was far from over for the team.
Lylat System
19:35 hrs
Star Wolf was flying through the system right now and didn't have anything to do at the moment. With the Kill/Capture Order on them, they couldn't land on specific planets that were allies to Corneria and it's taken a serious toll on their moral and supplies were low. For what they could do was to try and capture a supply ship that was abandoned. Wolf called off all undercover assignments on Venom because the Task Force will take them out and loose all intel and supplies that could be of use for them. Venom has cried out for war on them and both Dash and Oikonny didn't think long and declared war on Star Wolf and the Sargasso Space Station.
Just then their radars picked up some signals that were heading their way and Wolf then saw the ships outside and saw that it was a small fleet. He told his team to get close and he was going to get in contact.
Cornerian Task Force Fleet
Radars picked up four signals and one of the pilots spoke. "Sir, it's Star Wolf. Should we have weapons ready?" Roach contacted Fox through his comms. to come to the bridge and said to the pilot. "No, have all ships raise shields and be cautious, it's likely that he'll contact us." The pilot nodded and it didn't take long for Fox to arrive at the bridge and go right next to Roach and asked. "Something wrong?" Roach pointed to the screen and saw four ships that are flying towards them and said. "It's O'Donnell, don't know what he's doing here, but I think they are going to contact us in a bit." He then said on the loud speakers. "All personal, we got positive confirmation of Star Wolf heading right towards us and we need to be cautious of anything that they can try on us. Arm yourselves and get your body armor on. Be ready just in case. Out." The crew on the bridge got their body armor on and side arms ready just incase. So did Fox and Roach. They got their Five Seven side arms ready as well. The four Wolfens got closer and then began to turn direction and were following them. One of the crew members was sending a message through the computer and notified the four other cruisers to be cautious and be ready for anything. Just then the Wolf sent a transmission and one of pilot's spoke. "Sir incoming transmission from Star Wolf." He looked at Roach and he nodded. The screen the changed into four split screens and their they were, all four members of Star Wolf looking at them and Roach stood up from the seat and looked at them. Wolf, Leon, Panther, and Krystal all looked and only one person was in deep shock to see who was on screen with them right now. Krystal couldn't believe it at all. She never expected to see Fox as an Operative now.
Wolf looked at both of them and spoke. "We meet at last." Roach spoke. "Wolf O'Donnell, and his team have come into a dangerous position. I thought you guys would be in hiding, avoiding us at the moment." Wolf gritted his teeth and in anger. Krystal looked at Fox and then spoke. "Fox, why are you here anyway, just go back home and live your life, I'm happy with Star Wolf..." He interrupted her. "So you think I should just head back home and do what? Star Fox is no more and my new life here as an Operative is more of journey for me now. We stop for nothing and those who dare stand in our way, will pay the price. Black Serpent has a higher reputation then you guys had after The Anglar Wars." Krystal was about to say something, but Fox continued. "Just so all four of you know, we don't give two fucks about what you have in store, soon you'll be on the run or trying to find ways to take us out. Just so you guys know, you have no idea, who you've gone up against." The transmission ended and the fleet carried on.
Star Wolf was at a disbelief right now. They have no clue or knowledge of this Task Force or anything that can help them at all. Krystal was lost in thought, ever since she joined Star Wolf, she heard rumors about how people were less kind to her because they think she did the wrong choice to join Wolf and his team, but she ignored those, now people are now blaming her for the disbandment of Star Fox. She now can't take anymore of this, her mind was all over the place and now she had a choice to make. Star Wolf decided to head back to Sargasso.
July 26, 10:35 hrs
Safe House, Fortuna
Roach and his men were in doing some drills on the armored PitBulls going through practice runs. Plus they needed to be prepared if any vehicle his taken out they have to proceed on foot to the HVI if his vehicle is attacked. Right now they had on their civilian clothes since they were going to wear their combat clothes tomorrow. The Exo suit that they were going to use is the Assault Exo. Primary weapon is the HBRa3 they had a choice of which optic they wanted to use. Secondary was the P226 pistol or the Five Seven pistol.
The drills lasted until 13:00 hrs where they finally got the break that they needed. The men were prepared for this mission, Roach arranged the operatives in three men teams. They were all at the briefing room and Roach spoke. "Tomorrow is the big day. We drilled with the vehicles and practiced on foot as well. We have checkpoints that are going to be set up along the route that the Ambassador is going to take. Two vehicles will escort the Ambassador's vehicle while the other eight vehicles well be on the checkpoints on the sides of the road where well watch the area and make sure no hostiles pass by. If they do, pursue but do not engage at all. If they open fire at you, return fire at them. Alright, intel says that Venom is sending about close to four hundred of it's troops to try and kill the Ambassador. You know the Exo suit and the gear that were going to take, so be ready for anything tomorrow. We are expecting a fight alright. Show no mercy to the Venom troops at all, kill every single one and let's make sure if civilians are involved watch your fire and do not harm them at all. Questions?" No responses came and Roach spoke. "Dismissed."
The team when off in different directions and had a lot in their minds since tomorrow is going to be a very long day. Fox stayed and Roach was confused at this. Roach asked him. "You okay, Fox?" He looks at him and nods his head, but he was remembering his father again. Roach can tell what he was thinking and said. "You thinking about your father's death now isn't it?" Fox was surprised in how he figured that out. He looked at him and nodded. Roach then pulled out a red bandana that belongs to Fox and presented it to him. Fox was in shock in what he was looking at right now. He walked up to him and took the bandana and looked at it saying. "Thought I lost it." Roach spoke. "I'm sure, it still has meaning to you because this use to belong to him. He gave it to you when you were young and you used to wear it. I'm sure that you still can use it in honor of him." Fox then smiles and says. "That's what I have in mind, but I'm not going to put it on my neck anymore. I have a better stop to place it now." Fox thanks him and leaves the room.
We don't Negotiate with Terrorists
July 27, 09:00 hrs
Highway 21, Fortuna
Black Serpent Counter Terrorist Force
EXO Type: Assualt
Boost Jump
Sonics
Stim
Fox, Jason and Roach were on Checkpoint 5 with another Armored PitBull. The team all were wearing sand kryptek camo 1/4 zip tactical shirt, sand kryptek camo pants, sand tactical boots, and sand tactical gloves. Roach was wearing a sand kryptek balaclava, a black and white shemagh wrapped around his neck which most of it was covered up by the body armor, and a sand krypton baseball cap. The rest of the men where not wearing hats or helmets for this mission. The whole team were using the assault body armor and all had speaker coms as well. They all were using the HBRa3, Fox had a Hybrid sight attachment, Jason had a Target Enhancer attachment, and Roach had an ACOG sight attachment. Secondary is either the P226 or the Five Seven. The holster is on the upper chest of the body armor.
Fox had the sleeves tugged back and on his right hand he had wrapped the red bandana on his right risk. He still has the memory's of his time as a mercenary on him, but he still is focused on the task that is on hand.
Right now they were looking on the screen that is on the wind shield check the area out making sure no hostiles pass by, intel says that they are likely using both air and ground vehicles to bring in Venom troops. Already the convey has already passed by them and they also had help by Fortuna forces as well.
Fortuna Command contacted all units. "All personal, we need a sitrep, over." Responses were coming in for them letting them know that so far everything was clear. Roach responded. "Checkpoint 5 is clear... Wait, what's he playing at?" On screen inside their vehicle. He saw a black van coming at the Checkpoint at high speed and it passed by both armored PitBulls and Roach spoke to Fox who's in the driver seat of the vehicle. "He's rabbiting, let's move." He swipe the screen to him showing the target vehicle and Fox punched the accelerator. The second PitBull followed right next to him. Roach warned everyone. "All teams be advised, a black van has jumped the checkpoint and we have confirmation that Venom fighters are here in Fortuna. I say again, Venom fighters are here in Fortuna. Were following the van right now. PitBull 4 and 6 get the Ambassador off the road now and get him to safety. Out."
The chase was on, Fox kept a close distance on the target vehicle along with the other PitBull following next to him. Just then enemy black trucks came in and they are full of hostiles. Roach who is on the passenger side had the controls for the remote sentry and activated the sentry on the control pad he has in his hands. The footage came on and the turret automatically aimed at one of hostile vehicles and Roach notified his men. "All teams be advised. Venom fighters are using black trucks and they are going to try and take us out. If you see any hostile black trucks that have Venom fighters, take them out." He then activated both the grenade launcher and mini gun. He fired the 40mm at one of the trucks and it was destroyed taking out the hostiles on the vehicle. The other PitBull engaged as well destroying two trucks in the process. Their were only three trucks left and Roach switched from the 40mm to the mini gun. The mini gun spun up and then Roach fired at the two of the trucks. The trucks were destroyed in no time, since the mini gun was using explosive rounds.
Roach contacted the convoy. "Delta 6 what's your status? Have you gotten the Ambassador out of harms way?" Delta 6 responded. "Negative, we have an issue ourselves here. Multiple vehicles have crashed into one another and we cannot get off the road at all." Roach knew that this is a problem now. Venom must have set this up and they were going to use that black van to try and take out the Ambassador. Roach spoke. "We don't have much time, were heading right towards the trap that Venom has set up. We need to hurry and take out the van now!" Just then another contact came in saying to them. "Four more black trucks just jumped the checkpoint. They're heading your way." Three of the four hostile trucks came in and Roach fired a 40mm and destroyed one of the trucks while the other PitBull destroyed the other two trucks. As they neared the back end of the traffic, the last truck rammed right into PitBull 1. The truck ram into the vehicle again and Fox lost control. He hit side of the guard rails and the vehicle flipped over and skid right into a civilian vehicle very hard putting all three operatives in heavy shock.
The PitBull was no longer operational and they had to proceed on foot, somehow the black van got through the clutter of vehicles and is getting closer to the Ambassador vehicle. The three operatives got out of the PitBull with their HBRa3 and they all got on their feet, they were still shaky. Communications were crazy and one of Fortuna Captains said. "We don't have five minutes." As Roach, Jason, and Fox got out of their shock states and Jason spit out some blood. Roach spoke to them. "You good?" Both Fox and Jason nodded. He then contacted his men. "All units be advised, PitBull 1 is out, we're proceeding on foot to the HVI's vehicle." He signaled Fox and Jason to following into the clutter of vehicles which had multiple cover points that they can use.
As they moved up the road, more hostiles were coming right at them and they were trying to by their team some time to try and get to the Ambassador. Delta 6 came up. All units, this is Delta 6. We have a situation here. Multiple hostiles trying to surround our position. We have the Ambassador and were trying to get out of the road, but they have our position locked down. We are strong holding our position. Coordinates are followed on our position. Tango Alpha Sierra 38916." A Fortuna squad responded. "Copy that Delta 6. This is Mako Team 2-1, we have your position. We're on route now. Hold tight."
Roach spoke out to Fox and Jason. "Take cover, you two. They're coming right at us. Take them out." Just then Corneria HQ contacted them. "Local police have arrived on scene as well, they are locking down the area on both highways right now." The three operatives engaged hostiles and were pushing them back. It wasn't that hard to get them on the retreat. They advanced up the road and taking out hostiles left and right. More hostiles were coming in at them. Luckily three more friendly operatives arrived and were now assisting Fox, Roach and Jason on the advancement to the HVI's vehicle and Delta 6.
Things were getting harder for them and the attack was forcing them to hold in specific points that are important for the operatives to move up which can give them the flanking on the Venom troops that were around. Plans to advance were starting to slow them down.
The struggle to advance took about 10 minutes and the six operatives moved up and were right near the HVI's vehicle, but then Delta contacted Roach. "Sir, we got an issue. Hostiles pushed us out of the HVI's area and they have captured the Ambassador. We by passed their coms. and heard them say that they were trying to get a transport ship to extract them out of Fortuna. We have positive location on the transport ship and are moving to intercept. They have the Ambassador, but are taking a long route to try and get to their extraction." Roach responded. "Roger that, take the ship and make sure you take out the hostiles. We'll clear up road and make sure all hostiles are taken out. Good luck."
25 minutes later
The road was now clear and the operatives did find the black van that was on the side of the road and they check inside and found it completely empty. Hostiles were in the van and they must have gotten out and took the HVI and were trying to get to their extraction. However, they don't know that Delta 6 was going for their transport and they were right on it.
Fortuna troopers were contacting the operatives telling that their were hostiles that were still alive and were wounded. They asked Roach if they should take them prisoners. Roach how ever said to them to show them no mercy. No prisoners were to be taken. The operatives began to put the Venom members out of their misery.
Delta 6 squad
The operatives were on the target ship and they saw that it was a decent size ship to hold about 10 or more people. As they got ready to take care of the crew on the ship, they were alerted that the group not far from the ship and were coming in with their target.
It didn't take Delta long to take over the ship and prepare for the hostiles that were coming with the HVI. The operatives took positions and waited for the hostiles to come, and sure enough they arrived at the ship leaving one of their men to watch their hostage. As the team moved in for the kill, they got ready as they heard the other hostiles shout that the crew of the ship is dead. They made their move taking out the hostiles and making sure that they didn't hit the Ambassador.
All hostiles were out in 90 seconds, and the HVI was saved as well. An extraction vehicle arrived for the team to board and the Ambassador as well. The driver contacted all operatives. "Extract complete. HVI is secured, Delta 6 is secured. Heading to the chopper." Roach notifed the operatives. "All units be advised, the HVI is secured and he's expected to get to the meeting right away. All hostiles are to be taken out if they are still around. The highway is clear. Check any areas that may have been missed for hostiles. Sweep and clear the areas now."
2 hours later
Fortuna has now been cleared of hostiles and people were now starting to go back to their usual routine, and Roach's men were heading back to the safe house. The Ambassador has arrived safely and Delta 6 is on route to the safe house.
3 days later
July 30, 10:00 hrs
Corneria
Fox and Roach were out just wandering around the city since they had nothing else to do at the moment. They were in their sand digital uniforms and sand tactical boots. Roach had on his balaclava, and Fox now wore his red bandana around his right risk now. They had on a shoulder holster as well, both had a side arm which was the M9 pistol. Fortuna thanked them for assist on what Venom attempted to do. Fortuna has made approvals of allow the Black Serpent to create FOBs on specific areas of the planet which will be used for ground troops to be stationed at along with a some armories to be set as well. Supplies well be allowed to be dropped off on the FOBs. Roach then spoke to Fox. "I got something for you, come on." Fox followed Roach into the Humvee and Roach drove out just to the outskirts of the city.
15 minutes later they arrived on what appears to be a house that was very big, and it had a lot of acres as well. Fox was confused at this and Roach spoke. "Corneria awarded this place to me since no one else would buy it. I'm giving it to you Fox, you know that sooner or later you'll need to have a proper place that you can enjoy since in future your going to retire. Enjoy it." Fox looked at the place and saw that it was a two story house and had about 12 rooms, six on the first floor and six on the second floor. He began to smile and couldn't image how to get this place looking soon. Roach then spoke. "I got also an update on what our next mission is. We need to start to prepare for the invasion of Kew. It's going to take a couple of years to plan this invasion out since the planet is going to be vulnerable soon for a surprise invasion. You have all the time right now to get this place remodeled to how you want it. I need to start setting up the plans soon." Fox nods and says. "Sir." Roach looks at him and Fox speaks. "Thanks." Roach nods and the two return back to the city.
Roach then told that it would take about two and a half years for the invasion to be in full force. This gave the operatives time to relax, but also prepare for what's to come soon. The liberation of Kew could take about a year or more depending on how well the enemy tries to defend their planet. Estimation on the number of fighters in Kew was well over 60 million probably more then that. Plans were now underway. On the other side of the system, a few months later, Krystal now known as Kursed has left her old life and started a new one as a bounty hunter, she just wanted to get away from her past. She has heard about the corruption of Kew, but doesn't know about the invasion planning of it by Corneria and Black Serpent. One of the first major invasions was coming very fast to end the conflict with Venom once and for all.
Sorry for the long wait, as usually college is going to keep me busy, but I'll find a way. I'm not done with this story just yet. I'm going to work on the next chapter ASAP. Enjoy this chapter for right now and I'll try to get the next chapter done soon. Until then, take care, stay safe and I'll return. Signing off.