Author's Note:

plasma123fire here! I am back with another chapter. A bit of recycling but you should understand why already. I hope you readers don't mind this. Thanks! As always leave a review, a follow & a favorite as it gives me a lot of motivation into writing this story! I will answer all your reviews in the next chapter. As always stay safe and now to the story.


Chapter 2: Ask A Question II

"If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it." - Albert Einstein.


A few hours later…

Fuchū Air Base, Tokyo

"Sir! We are picking up on our scanners, unidentified aircrafts approaching our airspace" shouted US Logistics personal.

"What are they, have you guys tried contacting them." The Corporal Barnabas shouted back.

Corporal Barnabas was a young lad. A freshman stationed at Fuchū Air Base in Tokyo. His entire family tree were in the military. Both his parents fought in Gulf War. Side by side they fought, that's how ironically they met. His grandpa was in the US Air Force during WW2, he flew the almighty North American P-51 Mustang and his grandma was a nurse at the base he was stationed at. His grandpa was the reason why he joined the Air Force. Barnabas never actually saw combat nor experienced it. He was the lad that usually barked orders around and his men get it done. He was only stationed here, because of the escalating Korean crisis recently and due to the Arachnid Invasion 4 years prior.

"Sir, they appear to be one Airbus A400M Atlas, being escorted by a squadron of drones", "They are radio silent" a logistics person said.

"Drones! Is this an attack!? Who the hell is flying them up there! This is a RESTRICTED AIRSPACE!", "Pact me through to JASDF Commander here, prepare two F-35B's to intercept them!" The young corporal barked.

With that, once the orders were received, everyone was scampering around their controls, trying to contact people and relaying the information.

[The sounds of keys being pressed, dials turning, radio chatter and a telephone ringing was heard]

At that moment, a private shouted at the top of his lungs, "SIR! IT'S THE JAPANESE DEFENCE MINISTER NOMURA!, HE IS ON LINE 1!"

"ALRIGHT SON, I WILL GET TO IT, THANKS!" Corporal Barnabas shouted back at the top of his lungs too.

He then picked the phone and said, "This is Corporal Barnabas, Commander of USAF at Fuchū Air Base. How can I help you?"

[There was a sudden pause for an answer]

After the Corporal said that, everyone in the control room at the control tower listened in, intrigued on what the Defence Minister has to say. What seemed to be a long conversation was only a mere two minutes.

"Aha" said the Corporal, "Yes, right away sir. We will get to it. Thank you for telling me. Enjoy the rest of your day. Good Bye" After that phone call ended and the Corporal Barnanas was left holding the phone in his hand. He placed the phone back in its receiver and he took a deep breath.

"And? Are we still going to intercept them?" Everyone said interest on what he had to say.

Barnabas then calmly said, "Cancel the F-35B's, the Japs got it covered. It's apparently a very important person representing the Resource Development Administration."

"Dang, the RDA? Who is so important, that uses so many drones as escorts? I mean there are better aircraft for that. Drones are dumb and limited in their use in most militaries such as ours due to that technology not being fully developed." A logistics person said.

"I don't really know, but THAT'S AN ORDER, GET TO WORK PEOPLE, WE DON'T HAVE ALL DAY. WE ARE THE USAF, NOT THE US COUCH POTATOES" barked Barnabas.

With that said everyone in the control tower, scrambled over their controls, cancelling everything, and relying information that is was a false alarm. As his crew were doing that. Corporal Barnabas let out a sigh, "This is going to be a long day.", "and where's my coffee?", "Someone please get me coffee here!"

[The sound of a coffee machine could be heard turning on, in the mess hall of the base]


Fuchū Air Base on JASDF side, Tokyo

"Ok men, we going to drive 3 convoys out there and surround the aircraft and secure it. Make sure the VIP is safe and sound. Welcome them to Japan! Show what the JSDF are made of! Everyone got that?" said Lieutenant Haru

"Sir yes sir!" His squads shouted in unison.

Lieutenant Haru was a middle-aged Japanese man. Kind-hearted and caring character. He always made sure his men were safe. He participated in the Battle of Gina, a few years back, lost a good friend back then to those trolls. But he never actually went through the Gate. He had a family to look after here. But his squad mates now and again went there and back. They showed him pictures of demi-humans and told him a story that a werewolf demi-human named Wolf had a huge package. That was 4 years ago, before the GATE closed and the Arachnid Invasion. He lost a lot of companions during the invasion and was sad that the GATE closed with his squad mates stuck there. But when it reopened a month ago, he was happy that they were all alive and well. Enough of the history, what mattered to him now was that his men had to secure the VIP.


Above the Fuchū Air Base

"Sir, we are approaching the airstrip. Letting landing gears down. Drones are doing the same as well" said co-pilot.

"Excellent" replied Mr. Minh into his COMM-Link, "D-Squad, you may enter your AMP suits and perform a second gear check as we land."

"Affirmative sir" D-Squad radioed in unison.

"AMP-02, Ready"

"AMP-04, Ready"

"AMP-01, Ready"

"AMP-03, Ready"

"Mr. Minh, D-Squad is ready, waiting for your orders sir"

"Awesome, prepare for landing" replied Mr. Minh

The landing gears of the RDA A400M Atlas and RDA Loyal Wingman drones shrieked as it contacted the hard-black tar of the landing strip in Fuchū Air Base. Loud shrieks can be from the aircraft as they taxied into the base. Once the aircrafts came to a complete halt. Within seconds the 3 convoys rushed in, to secure them. As a Komatsu LAV neared the hulking Airbus A400M Atlas.

The gunner commented, "Dang the RDA? Why are they here? I mean, I know that they helped us in repelling the alien invasion." As he read the huge lettering on the plane. His comrade replied, "Must be because of the UN Sanction on Japan, their CEO, Mr. Van Lu Minh is in that exact plane there. He is the VIP." The driver of the LAV joined the conversation, "I have also heard, they are helping Space-X and NASA in getting to interstellar planets quicker and back. Rumours say they are the Space Nazi's on the Moon, mining Helium-3 for the New World Order."

"That's complete bullocks, if they are space Nazi's why are they even in Japan and nevertheless helped us. We have no benefit for them. We would have shot them down if they were Nazi's.", "The CEO name, Mr. Van Lu Minh does not even sound German.", "Let's focus on the objective, shall we?" a JSDF Soldier replied.

"Right!" The trio replied. "I wonder what they have in that hulking plane, if it was just for one person." Thought the gunner of the LAV, as they drove towards it. The two other convoys make it to the other aircraft. They soon realized that they were drones.

"Lieutenant Haru, this is Convoy 2 & 3, the squadron of aircraft are should we do sir? Should we still secure them? Over" asked Convoys 2 & 3.

"Join Convoy 1, it's more important to secure and escort the VIP to the Kantei."

"Affirmative."

[Convoy 2 & 3 makes their way to the Atlas as they arrive there]

At that moment ramp cargo door of A400M Atlas opened with a distinct sizzle and JSDF foot soldiers went to greet the VIP, then this happened. Heavy metal stomping can be heard,

[Clomp, clomp, clomp, clomp...]

What the JSDF 3 Convoys saw peeking out of the door of the plane made them pee in their pants. It was a mech, a huge one in fact. The height didn't bother them at all but when it walk off the ramp onto the hard tar. They peed in their pants even more. There AMP-02 stood up fully erected at 4m in height and 1.83m in width.

What made of the JSDF members cry was the gun it was wielding. It was longer than themselves, "Look at that gun, its huge! It's bigger than me! And the turret on this freaking LAV", "I don't want to be the guy that get shot by this." Thought the Gunner of the LAV in Convoy 3. The gun, AMP-02 was holding, was the GAU-90, a massive, 30 mm hip-fired autocannon. It can fire up to 250 high explosive, armour-piercing, or incendiary rounds per minute and has a large bayonet slung under the barrel support. It weighed 100.7kg and an impressive 2.19m in length.

The JSDF Convoys stared in awe at the suit, it then spoke. "Hey, could you please move, we are on a tight schedule." said AMP-02, with that the JSDF personal at the scene obligated. They then step aside, then not one but 3 Mechs came out wielding the same gun! This caused someone to faint. But he was attended too. The lasts thing that came out of the plane was Mr. Minh's limo.


A few minutes later…

The Kantei (Prime Minister's Office), Tokyo

"It's an honour to meet, the Prime minister of Japan" Mr. Minh said politely.

"Yes, indeed. It's also my pleasure of meeting the CEO of the Resource Development Administration. Have a seat. We have lots to discuss."

[They both then sat down. The Prime Minister's secretary brought some tea for them to drink.]

"So what business do I have with the Prime Minister of Japan?" Mr. Minh asked, grinning slightly.

[The Prime Minster of Japan let out a puff of air and sighed]

"It's with regards to the UN Sanction that was placed onto Japan. The UN requests that the RDA is to be sent to the Special Region alongside the JSDF in their next expedition and that the RDA is to act as an UN Observer on the other side of the GATE.", "The Japanese Diet also requested that your base of operations in the Special Region can be anywhere except in JSDF Territory.", "You may bring anything that your administration needs and use our equipment when needed. But no nukes."

"Yes, of course thank you. We don't own any nuclear weapons in our arsenals at this stage. The private military, I own is just private security. The SecOps, Security Operations. I already have a small list with me of what I am going to send to the Special Region. You are giving me so much freedom here, what's the catch?" Mr. Minh replied intrigued.

"The catch is that any newly discovered fauna/flora must be reported to the JSDF stationed at Alnus. Provide us data on it. Supply the JSDF information regarding fauna/flora and possible magic from your stay there. Provide Japan first any resources you find and manufacture." The Prime Minister said.

"Yes, the data, yes. If we share the information with Japan, we will have to share it to the rest of the world about it too, in case of an Inter-war. Goods and resources must also be shared amongst other nations too, for those who are willing to pay of course, that includes Japan. Well that is what the UN Sanction states? Does it not? International Trade and Resources? Mmmm?"

[Before the Prime Minister could reply, Mr. Minh continued speaking.]

"My company will provide military support for the JSDF indirectly as we want to stay according to the locals there, mercenaries. We will provide the peacekeeping in our controlled areas and help you if needed.", "I would also like to request monopoly rights to all products shipped, derived, or developed from the Special Region in areas under the RDA's control."

"You know I can't grant that without the rest of the diet."

"Yes, I know but you can influence it. Plus, I am sure the UN will agree. I have many political influences in many of the UN countries, including Japan's allies. They will agree, don't worry. I mean, we can look after ourselves in the Special Region. We are the Resource Development Administration. It's in our name. Here is my list of what I need through the GATE, and if it is possible to ask Lelei La Lena to open a GATE, for the RDA to send in our larger items through. Also when Japan wants send in their JMSDF submarine into the Avion Sea, we would like to send some of our naval fleet there as well, to protect our research vessels and to act as additional military support."

"How do you know…?" The Prime Minister questioned.

[Before the Prime Minster could finish, Mr. Minh calmly replied.]

"We, the RDA have our sources. What concerns you now is the list of the base's location and what I expect will go through the GATE without any problems.", "Thank you for your time and the delicious tea.", "I have to go now." With that Mr. Minh exited the Minister's office, and proceeded to return to his limo.

The Prime minister was left dumb struck, and he looked down to see a envelop with what he presumes is the list with the requirements. He then looked to the tea tray, and sees that his tea was left untouched and cold.

"Did I really forget to drink my tea and how did Mr. Minh already finished his? It's like magic?!"

"Hazma and the others are going to be annoyed when they see what passes through the GATE now especially after 4 years of isolation." Thought the Minister, imagining the possible things on the list.

He opens the envelop and takes out the letter. The words that caught his eyes, were the location of the base, "In the Forestry Area, between the Inland Sea and the Range of Ice and Snow.", and what concern him more was the words, C-21 Dragon Assault Ship. As he finished reading the letter, he heard the propellers of Mr. Minh aircraft escorted by his drones, fly pass his office.

"This will be a long day." Thought the Prime Minister as he put the letter back into its envelopment, then into the file, UN.


Author's note:

That was a long chapter to write, I hope you enjoyed it. Next up "Background Research I". Below this is the letter the Prime Minister read.


RDA: Resource Development Administration

The RDA must be granted monopoly rights to all products shipped, derived, or developed from the Special Region in areas under their control. Location: "In the Forestry Area, between the Inland Sea and the Range of Ice and Snow."

The following listed below are subject to change in the future.


Vehicles for the Special Region Expedition:

Research and Civil Vehicles & Craft:

Kiravan Expedition Vehicle

MaxiMog Expedition Vehicle

Kamov Ka-27

Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk

RDA Utility Suit

Varies trucks of all sizes and ranges


Private Security (SecOps) Vehicles & Craft:

Aircraft:

Ducted Fan Aircraft:

Aerospatiale SA-2 Samson

Scorpion Gunship

C-21 Dragon Assault Ship

Helicopter:

Kamov Ka-50

Denel Rooivalk

Jet Aircraft:

Eurofighter Typhoon

Sea Harrier

Loyal Wingman Drones

Propeller Aircraft:

Airbus A400M Atlas

Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano

Land Vehicles:

Amplified Mobility Platform (AMP) Suit

RDA Buggy

Casspir Mk3 Infantry Mobility Vehicle

RG-31 Nyala

Rooikat variants x30

Badger IFV with Denel LCT 30 Turret

G6 Howitzer

Olifant Main Battle Tank Mk. 2

Drones:

General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper Drones

RDA Unmanned Targeting Drones (U-T Drone)

RDA Patrol Drones

RDA Electric Drones

RDA Alarm Drones


Construction and Mining Vehicles (Development):

Bulldozers, diggers and other needed construction/mining vehicles (Number shall vary)

Examples:

RDA Bucket Wheel Excavator

RDA Digger

RDA Fuel Tanker

RDA DD-40 Heavy Duty Class Wheel Loader

RDA Bulldozer

RDA Slash Cutter

Transportation Vehicles:

SAMIL 50

SAMIL 100

RDA Road Train

RDA Hell Truck

Equipment:

All equipment needed to run and maintain a scientific research facility. All equipment needed for a manufacturing and processing plant. Machinery used to manufacture ammunition, weapons, fuel, vehicles, medicines and goods. Necessary safety equipment for scientific research and peacekeeping. Also, equipment needed to run a viable power plant and communication systems. Systems for analysing and collecting data are included too.

Private Security equipment:

All arms made and owned by the RDA.