Hey guys and welcome back to "GATE: Thus XCOM fought there"!
Now this chapter might be as long as the last one and might not be the longest, I honestly lost track of how many words were in the last one. Anyway I wanted to point out that I was thinking of making another story with another well known video game. Like XCOM and GATE, it has four simple letters.
DOOM
Yep, DOOM is going to be in the roster and being crossed over with RWBY! the details will be on my profile but I wonder how Salem will react to a person who has slayed thousands of Demons and has literally walked through hell itself? I guess we'll find out! ;)
Now I hope you enjoy the new chapter and I'll see you down below!
Wrath of Earth's army
(Fort Alnus)
After hearing the report that 3rd Recon and Strike-2 are in need of reinforcements, XCOM had wasted no time in putting a team together. XCOM had gathered the 3rd Armoured MEC Brigade once more with 'Big Sky' acting as their transport to get them over to Italica without trouble. This time however they were more equipped for this than last time they were called, 2 MECs of each brigade were now equipped with Railguns should the situation need heavier firepower than grenades. Particle Cannons will not be needed until further threats have been addressed. However MEC's by themselves can do enough damage already.
The JSDF has decided to follow XCOM's lead and have air support units following their Skyranger to the AO.
Hulk Stood before each Combat team leader of their forces.
"Reports have just come in that 3rd Recon and Strike-2 have been engaged by the enemy at the city of Italica and are requesting support". Hulk stated. "Commander Colonel Kengun".
"Sir!" Kengun responded at attention.
"I want your air units to follow our Skyranger to the AO and provide air support for the 3rd Armoured MEC Brigade. They'll be storming the city walls and supporting our people on the ground, just keep the attention off them as best you can, the Skyranger will be loaded with MECs so you won't need to worry about it leaving your boys in the dust, they'll get there before your airborne units will arrive but you're priority will be to stop any forces from overwhelming their position inside the city". Hulk ordered for the Commander.
"Of course Colonel, we're ready to go sir. Just give us the word and we'll be there to back up our forces in no time". Kengun replied as Hulk nodded.
"Alright people mount up! I want our people up in the air in 10! MOVE!"
Operation: Special Delivery
Date: August 8th 2025
CPT-Alan 'Alcatraz' Miles.
Team: Strike-2.
Location: Italica.
Objectives: Establish connections with the local trade hub in the city of Italica while delivering Wyvern scales-Status Unknown.
Current Objective: Defend Italica from bandit army until Reinforcements arrive.
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We were holding the line for as long as we could, good thing my team was consisted of two Heavies which made things a little easier but even they were running short of Ammunition, the squad was able to keep any of the enemy soldiers back individually but if they figured out they if we could be overwhelmed in numbers then it would be messy.
"Anyone who's still standing regroup behind the barricade and leave it to us! Your chances of surviving are low if you stay!" I called aloud and only some of the local Militia heard it as others stood their ground and were struck down one by one. I then glanced over to see one of Pina's Knights dead on the ground and I saw it was the one that was on the wall where Smokes and Rhino were earlier. As we cleared out the last of the ones inside we saw the rest of the Bandits still outside the wall. "Squad reload and get ready for another wave, ammo check!"
"I'm running out of ammo Boss, 2 left!" Mack called as he loaded his Gatling laser.
"Down to my last 3!" Demon called.
"Last Mag!" Chilong called
"2 remaining!" Rhino called pumping her Scatter laser.
"I'm out!" Smokes called as I tossed her a power cell.
"Last mag! Make it count!" I called to her as she loaded her rifle. "Itami where the hell are you? We're barely holding together here and we need reinforcements and we're running on fumes in terms of ammo!" I called through the comm channel.
"We're on our way now! Rory just took off so expect her to be there before us!" Itami stated on the channel.
"Well took your time to get your asses over here! We won't be able to hold off against another wave for long! What's the ETA on those Reinforcements?" I asked him about the help.
"10 minutes out! XCOM will be dropping the 3rd Armoured MEC Brigade, they're 2 minutes out!"
"Man am I glad to hear 3rd Armoured will be here, just get over here as quick as you can!" I replied before shutting the com. "Ok everyone! 2 Minutes and XCOM's response will be here, just got to hold them off a little longer! Make your shots count and give em hell!" I ordered as we all got into defensive positions as best we could.
"The Enemy commander has fallen!" We heard on the very wall of the city. "Listen up men! Now, this, is war! The murder and death that we sought at Alnus, which our fallen fellows never saw!"
"Well I guess that confirms that they're the remnants of the armies that attacked us". Chilong stated and I nodded in response. "Savages, they turn their attention to those who are weaker than themselves, and claim that they are strong in their own right…cowards". He seethed in which the entire team silently agreed with him.
"We will kill the enemy, then we shall die satisfied! That shall be our hymn to Emory, the dark god of war!"
My god will this guy shut up? As soon as I said that the bandits came flooding inside the walls.
"Well we'll give em a one way ticket to hell. Chilong, grenades! Mack Shred em up!" I ordered as Chilong stowed his weapon and then began tossing grenades and Mack had unloaded a shredder rocket in the middle of the mob cutting down the numbers by a substantial amount. The rest of the squad was careful enough to not spray into the mass of enemies and pick their targets wisely. I had loaded my last magazine into my rifle and made sure that the shots hit their mark but without ammo we'll be overrun and had to resort to side arms which I hope doesn't come to it.
"Strike-2 this is 'Big Sky', heard you were having fun without us". I heard on the comm channel and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Glad you can make it 'Big Sky'. You always know when to show up huh?" I chuckled.
"Flare for the dramatic my friend, dropping off 3rd Armoured now". He replied as he fired at the enemies down below getting their undivided attention as arrows bounced off the Skyranger's armour. 3rd Armoured had deployed one by one and had formed a line in front of the barricade.
"3rd Armoured be advised there are civilians behind the barricade, don't let them through if we want to prevent a slaughter". I call to them.
"Copy Alcatraz, alright everyone hold the line and let nothing through!" The MEC-3 stated as all of the brigade cocked their weapons and took aim. All of them supported Mini-guns while two of them had Railguns for extra firepower. The Bandits charged at the enemy while they were mowed down one by one, the tide was turning in our favour but I had saw several members of the Militia had been smashed by a spiked ball and chain. I tracked the source and saw a hulking bandit which was twice as larger than the ones we had seen.
"I got this". A red and white MEC stated as he took a few steps forward.
"Show em what strength is really like 'Mustang'". The Brigade leader staid to him.
The Brute of a Bandit stepped forward and swung his weapon at Mustang but he merely caught it by the chain and pulled him forward and charged his Kinetic Strike Module up.
"Come here asshole!" Mustang called as the KSM was brought into an uppercut and had sent to bandit flying back near the gate of the wall, even that didn't stop them from coming. However purple Pink MEC-2 and a grey MEC-2 stood forward and they both had Flamethrowers equipped to their MECs.
"'Zed', 'Sheriff' torch em!" The lead MEC ordered.
"Burn!" Zed called as he and Sheriff let loose their flames and had started burning the mass amount of bandits in their wake. However that didn't last long as the flames were blown away as Rory had made her entrance in the middle of the field. I better act now before it gets ugly.
"All MEC units hold fire, that girl is on our side! Repeat, that girl is marked as friendly forces!" I called out to them as they then took a few steps back towards the barricade. The scene was silent no one spoke a word when Rory had made her entrance and the only sound was the Skyranger who was now looking in Rory's direction but it just hovered in place. Then I heard the sound that was getting closer.
"Sir you hear that?" Mack asked me. I then tuned my ears and heard…music?
"Is that ride of the Valkyries?" I asked with a brow raised under my helmet, but my answer was led to an explosion at the wall's exterior and saw several attack choppers and transport helicopters flying overhead. I zoomed in on one particular chopper which had speakers on it. "Well…that explains the music". I stated with a shrug before tuning my comm. "All JSDF air units, we have civilians and the friendlies inside the walls! Eliminate any hostiles outside the walls!" I comm as I exhaled heavily and the squad seemed to relax a bit since help had arrived.
However as Rory was cutter her way through the bandits like it was nothing, I saw Kuribayashi down in the thick of it suing a bayonet on her rifle fighting up close like her. 'Shino you dumbass!' I thought to myself. "Chilong hand me your backup!" I called to the grenadier as he tossed me his pistol with a grin. He knew what I was going to do. I holstered my rifle and took my own out. "Stay here I'll deal with this". I said to my squad as I ran past the MECs and joined Shino. She had swatted her rifle against a shield and her bayonet had broken.
"Augh crap!" She said seeing what happened. She then tossed several grenades at the enemy which did short work of em and fired her side arm at several others. Rory had then stopped one of them from getting the drop on the Sargent and I fired both Pistols at Shino's other flank then gave a solid kick to another one which got to close.
"Shino if there's one thing you should know. Never bring a knife to a shield fight". I said. The three of us covered each section as we all stood back to back. As the three of us fought off the enemy in front of us Itami and Kuwahara had covered our blind spot. Rory with her Halberd, Shino with her pistol and rifle and me of course with dual laser pistols. But I then saw one of the JSDF choppers fly pas the wall and over us.
"Alcatraz! That chopper is making an attack run get outta there!" Itami called as he picked up Rory while Kuwahara picked up Shino and began running like hell, I wasn't gonna complain as I followed suit.
"Hey I can run myself asshole!" Shino called to Kuwahara.
"Oh quit bitching Shino and be thankful!" I called to her which shut her up instantly. I then looked back and saw that the chopper had fired off the mini-gun into the rest of the bandit forces and...Well let's just say they didn't stand a tenth of a chance against it as the chopper then fired rockets into the wall as well as one bandit who I assumed the leader had fallen off the wall and right on top of Rory's Halberd.
"OH DAMN! That's gotta hurt!" Smokes stated as the rest of XCOM cringed at the sight. Even me.
They weren't the only ones watching everything from relative safety. Pina and Hamilton along with the remaining Knights had watched the carnage that had unfolded. In complete honesty they were speechless at the wrath that had been brought upon the opposing army which left nothing but dead bodies.
"What…what, is that?" Hamilton asked clearly speechless of such events as she watched the flying horse of steel float in the air above the inner walls. However she didn't get an answer.
"Is this the gods mocking us? A power that denies pride, honour and everything else. Leaving nothing left in its wake. How are we to stand against such a force as this?" She asked to herself mainly. She then looked down at the men in green and the Giant metal Ogres that held the barrier on their own. "They completely wiped them out. All of them…every single one". She said to herself quietly as she saw the metal bird that had arrived earlier face her which put her on edge before slowly descending towards the ground.
After things had settled down the men in green along with their beast and allies had begun helping the people of Italica move the rubble, tend to the wounded and had some of the men responsible for the attack, or the ones who had survived in irons. However they took the time to mourn the fallen. Mainly Norma who had died during the battle.
"It's done". Grey said.
"To the very least, we can say the bandits are gone". Pina added.
"Yes it's a victory". Hamilton said.
"No it's not". Pina stated. "It's Rory, the Apostle of Emory and the foreign soldiers who won victory, not us. And the others, they're still the ones occupying Alnus hill, they're still our enemy". She said stating the facts. "All I wanted to do was save Italica, I fear I may have brought a fate even worse than defeat. Their flying weapons of steel and dark sorcery obliterated a horde of hardened bandits in seconds. If they were to turn their power against Italica…even I'd be-," She chocked before composing herself. Princess Myui would be forced to give up her position and be taken as their prisoner. And this place a vital crossroads of the imperial capital would be in the hands of the enemy and our citizens taken as their slaves".
"No they would never-," "Are you sure of that?" She said interrupting Hamilton. "You think they helped rescue this town so they could give it back? I don't have the power to refuse their demand. I might have to throw myself at their mercy. To lower myself to kiss their feet". She said the last pert mainly to herself.
Operation: Special Delivery
Date: August 8th 2025
CPT-Alan 'Alcatraz' Miles.
Team: Strike-2.
Location: Italica.
Objectives: Establish connections with the local trade hub in the city of Italica while delivering Wyvern scales-Status in progress.
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After the defence of the city we were brought before Myui and Pina who had agreed to talk about negotiations and for our compensation for defending Italica. I had been told by Hulk that this will be a neutral ground where no fighting will occur and any action breaking the agreement will be met with dire consequences. If we have our people here trading we can gather Intel and be able to establish other beneficial perks as well.
Hamilton then began to speak. "To show our appreciation of you coming here, we'd like to negotiate affair and equitable compensation".
"Very well". I responded.
"Article 2, is regarding all envoys as well as safe passage and their expenses. And Article 3 is regarding trade privilege and shopkeepers on Alnus hill. However we possess the right to captives.
"We understand that human resources are necessary for Italica's recovery. We'll be doing our part to restore it as a show of good faith and no harm is to come to the citizens, which much we promise. However we assure you that the captives are treated well and fair as any other human being". I stated.
"Treated well?" Hamilton asked.
"Like a friend, or a relative or someone familiar not treated as animals". Leilei translated.
"Would friends and relatives attack, taking up arms against a peaceful town completely unprovoked, looting and butchering them?" Hamilton seethed.
"Really? Or did you forget the fact that no one deserves to be treated like a fucking animal in a cage. How would you feel if you were imprisoned, huh?" I shot back with a level voice shutting her up and making her move on.
"Very well then, this will be all regarding the treatment of the captives, the rest address the withdrawal of your troops-,"
"Actually now that you mention it, there is one thing". I stated making her stop. "Since we're aiding in Italica's rebuilding we'll have a small combat unit stationed here. We are also aware that this is a vital trading point for the Empire and we'll be making our stay". I declared. But Pina didn't like that.
"You can't! Italica is vital to the Empire's economy!"
"All the more reason to be here. However we agreed for this place to be a neutral ground. Meaning no fighting will take place here whatsoever, any violation of the agreements will be met with severe consequences, and if we're not here then we only have the hill". I added.
"You can't have the hill either-," "Are you really going to say that now? I mean I'm sure you seen what we're capable of and I'd hate to think to aim our weapons at you. The way I see it we either split 50/50, or we take the entirety of it. It's all up to you to make the choice Princess". I said crossing my arms. Pina tensed for a moment before making her decision.
"Very well then, we'll agree to the terms of Neutral Ground". She said in defeat.
After the negotiations were finished we had decided to take several people back to Alnus for treatment and have homes given, much like the refugees from Coda Village. However Itami was…let's just say picky and we'll leave it at that.
"Her. Her. Her, and she might be useful". Itami stated picking the people among the crowd.
"The girl with feather on her head?" Shino asked aloud. I looked over and the girl she described had Green feathers on her head, arms and legs along with short pants and a small top on her, and I realised that she was the magic user from the fight. I wasn't going to deny that one in all honesty.
"What a surprise they're all girls". Kurokawa stated sarcastically.
"It's just a coincidence". Itami replied.
"Uh, huh totally not buying this". Shino added.
"Well it's still just a coincidence". Itami denied which made me shake my head and groan.
"Yea whatever bro". I said.
"Great glad we all agree". He smiled happily.
"Well, we simply can't leave the women behind enemy lines". Kurokawa stated.
"Yea, I'd rather keep em safe than be sorry for not doing anything". I said in which the Medic and JSDF Sargent agreed with me. With the rest of the JSDF forces beginning to pull out a Behemoth had arrived with another squad of XCOM troops to protect Italica to ensure the safety of the people and the construction crew that way we're set up in two places at once and the JSDF aren't stretched too thin for this. However I decided to address something that had been on my mind to a particular sergeant.
"Shino!" I called as she was with Itami and Kurokawa.
"Uh Captain I-," "What I saw back in the fight was that of recklessness and not only that you got in the 3rd Armoured line of fire and could've been shot. If this is all such a big game to you, an attitude like that will get you killed and shipped back home in a body bag. I've had enough comrade's die in the war and the last thing I need was you dead via friendly fire or by a fucking spear". I scolded. Shino had her head down knowing I was right and her recklessness was saved by me and Rory out there.
"The only way I'm going to put discipline in that thick head of yours is to have you and Itami know how to operate along with XCOM". I stated which made her look up at me in surprise.
"Sir?"
"Meaning you and Itami are going to be training under XCOM. But don't think's it's a walk in the park, you better be ready to bust your ass to make any progress". I said and Shino was jumping for joy as Itami got my attention. "Yes I mean you as well Itami, in all honesty you could use it and look at it this way, and you'll be prepared for when the shit hits the fan. As her CO make sure you and Kuribayashi see to it, we'll be starting when we get back". I stated I walked off leaving Shino in joy and Itami dreading for what I have planned for em.
As everything in Italica had sorted out and is able to run on its own until further notice, 3rd Recon and Strike-2 were now heading home. Leilei, Tuka and Rory had traded the scales with that being the whole reason we came her for, were now sleeping in the back of the Humvee where Kurokawa and I were sitting.
I then heard Itami Yawning aloud.
"Man I'm worn out". He stated.
"Not wrong there mate, even XCOM troops need rest, we're not invincible as we're made to believe". I said yawning myself. "Great, I knew yawning was infectious now I've gotten it". I said leaning back. However I was about to take a rest when the Humvee suddenly jerked forward bringing everyone's attention and waking the girls up.
"Kurata the hell man!" I called to our driver. "You're gonna give someone a whiplash dude!"
"We got more smoke on our two Captain". He called to me as I then looked at where he was looking.
"Again are you kidding me?" Itami said as he looked with his binoculars.
"Wait that ain't smoke, its dust". I said making Itami and Kurata look at me. "My helmet has a zoom function, never need to use Binoculars". I shrugged.
"Is it coming this way?" The Lieutenant asked as we saw the cloud of dust. "Can't get a clear view to tell what it is".
"Alcatraz what's going on over there?" Chilong asked me through the comm.
"Give me a second to see what it is, we've got unknown contact at two O'clock stay inside the vehicles but be ready just in case". I comm back to him.
"Oh! Think I got it!" Kurata said.
"What do you see?" Itami asked.
"A tiara!"
"Yea sure ok-A TIARA!?" Itami exclaimed. Oh boy here we go again. And the two of them are Weebing out again…great. I got a good look at the source and saw several women in armour which were a complete match to the Princess's armour, and they had a flag with several different kinds of roses.
"Think that's the Order of the roses that the Princess was talking about?" I asked them. But they didn't answer my question as they came close to the lead vehicle.
"Eyes sharp, people don't do anything stupid and not fuck over the treaty ok?" I said through the comm channel. "That's the last thing we need". I muttered to myself.
"Where are you from?" The silver haired knight asked the vehicle from behind us.
"We're returning home from Italica". I heard Mack responded.
"Where's home?" She pressed.
"Alnus Hill" He answered as she then drew her sword and pointed it directly at him. I then heard the .50 Cal being cocked.
"Do not fire upon them understand me!?" I said strictly to all units. The blond knight grabbed Mack by his chest plate and pulled him towards her.
"It's you! You're one of them!" She said to him while the Psionic Gene soldier kept a straight face.
"Hey Hold on!" Itami called as he got out of the vehicle.
"Itami the fuck are you doing?!" I said to him but fell on deaf ears. "This is no time to be-," "My guy didn't just offend ya now did he?" He asked her as cut me off, the silver haired one pointed her sword towards him. Smooth move dummy.
"Don't even move!" She warned.
"Hey, just take it easy ok?" But he was slapped in the face by her and the .50 as well as two of the JSDF troops aimed their weapons at them.
"All units hold fire! Repeat don't you fucking shoot!" I called to them.
"No! Just get out of here go to the checkpoint!" Itami ordered as all the vehicles shifted it into high gear and drove off to the designated checkpoint leaving Itami behind. I merely took my helmet off and face palmed hard, that idiot is gonna get himself killed one of these days if he does stupid things like this.
"So, now what Captain?" Kurata asked while driving. I sighed as I shook my head before answering.
"We'll head to the checkpoint for now, I'll figure it out when we get there". I stated as he nodded in confirmation. 'I swear Itami you're gonna be the death of me'. I thought to myself.
Night had fallen and we were outside of Italica's walls once again. The small purple lights were glowing in the darkness making it easier for us to save using the lights on the Humvees.
"I dunno guys, he could be totally be dead already". Shino said without a care.
"Glad you feel that way Sargent". I responded sarcastically, which made her shut up instantly.
"But you have to admit Captain they were ruffing him up when we drove off". Shino said stating the facts…I can't actually fault her on this one.
"I'll give ya that but I don't think that's the case". I stated making everyone watching look at me.
"What makes you say that?" Demon asked with a brow raised.
"They'd most likely take him prisoner and try to get him to talk. Not that the info will help them anyway since we have guns and missiles and they have arrows, bows and swords". I shrugged at that last part.
"You sure about that?" My sniper asked me and my response was a brow raised looking at him.
"What, What did you say?" I heard Kuribayashi say which brought our attention and she was glaring at Kurata.
"Uh, I said the Lieutenant has nothing to worry abo-," "No that's not what you said!" She interrupted him.
"Kurata said that Itami happens to be Ranger". Tomita answered which just made Shino's brain melt and fall over backwards.
"Say what now!?" Demon and I said in shock.
"You're joking! There's no freaking way a jackass like that has a ranger badge!" She said still freaking out.
"What's wrong about Itami having one of these badges is it a bad thing?" Leilei asked with curiosity.
"Look it's not like we give em out to anyone! You have to be really tough to go through the training, then you have to capable of accomplishing afterwards! It's supposed to be a goddam honour!" She cried out making Demon and myself looked at each other with confused expressions. "Rangers are total badasses! And the Lieutenant is not a badass!"
Rory and Tuka just laughed at her misfortune.
"So that must mean he's stronger that he looks" Rory said.
"I'm really starting the question his life decision right about now". Demons said aloud.
"Trust me you're not the only one mate". I said standing up. "I don't see why it's a problem Shino". I said making her look at me all confused. "You're getting training that's 20X better than the Rangers anyway. XCOM doesn't cut corners with that kind of stuff and we pretty much train ya until you can't feel any bone or muscle in your body". I stated. "Besides our training makes theirs look like Yoga classes". She was about to respond but she just decided to let it go. "Alright we'd better get moving people, c'mon. Let's go bust the dumbass out". I stated casually as we then began walking down the hill, I feel like I should whip Itami into shape as soon as we get back to Alnus.
He's gonna be the death of me I just know it.
Well here we are, Italica is safe, and Itami has gotten himself captured...y'know typical Itami am I right?
Now I somehow managed to get this done in nearly two days which is surprising. But however I'm not sure when the next one will be since shit going on in my personal life is all over the place. But I'll see that I can get what I can done when I can.
On another note I've been playing a lot of Ghost Recon Wild lands lately and that I guess has been taking up my time so I apologise for that. Also DOOM has been doing that as well and I've been getting into a DOOM mood lately becuase of DOOM Eternal.
AND FUCK IT LOOKS AWESOME!
With that and I'm keen as a bean for Warframe's Fortuna update like everyone else. So I'm all over the place, and the plot bunnies are returning! Oh dear god! I fell that If I don't get them down I'll never be able to concentrate, so If any new stories I put up that'll be the reason. Anyway I've rambled on long enough, so I hope you enjoyed the chapter be sure to let me know your thoughts and opinions in the review section. A bit of feedback can go a long way!
So until then, I'll see ya next time!
Cronus Prime Out!
