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Trident Team [2025]
Mission Details:
With the assassination of General Tian Zhao in the planning phase, Trident Team goes to the heart of the S.D.C. in the Himalayas for an opportunity to tip the odds in JSOC Strike Force's favor.
June 15th, 2025 - 13:56:06, in the Team Room, King and Shade brief their teammates on the data from their extensive recon mission after Afghanistan. Which shows that the S.D.C. has its most advanced military factory in the Chinese Himalayas that has been running since 2021.
The facility will also serve as the primary source of the Coalition's military equipment, vehicles and drones for their war effort. Further analysis reveals that it is protected by an air base just sitting next door.
If JSOC takes it out, the S.D.C. will be ill-equipped to not only take on the Russian Federation, but also protect their own leaders. As despite being the most advanced military branch in China with western help courtesy of the WCO PMC, the bureaucracy is still as slow as anywhere.
To the point that their generals and admirals have gotten complacent. With their security teams consisting of the Coalition's best and latest still undergoing preparations in the same air base.
But the catch is, if they do not go for it, the S.D.C.'s prep work will be complete and mission success in Peshawar, Pakistan will be harder to achieve. And JSOC will have a lot of explaining to do for not acting on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and possibly failing to kill General Zhao.
So ever since they got back to the Obama, the Commander and Master Chief have been hard at work in forming a plan to assault and destroy the factory and air base. And they managed to make the safest, most effective one, just as Section comes in with some surprising news.
King: Section.
Harper: Just got Central Intelligence's file on your old man's time in Panama, bro.
Section: Thanks, but I'm not gonna go into that now. What are you guys up to?
King: Well, we just came up with a way to destroy the S.D.C.'s most advanced military factory, guarded by an air base, both sitting in the Chinese Himalayas.
Section: Good, I'm in.
King: Wait, really?
Section: Yeah, I kinda had enough of obsessing over Menendez. At least for a bit. I'm thinking of taking a step back and actually helping out in The Second Cold War for once.
King: So you're finally getting it, huh?
Section: Yeah, I just didn't wanna see it.
Crosby: Don't worry, it's not too late.
Section: *nods* So, what do we got?
King: Sometimes the most obvious set of methods is the best one. In terms of prep work, we just need Chinese Spec Ops uniforms and gear, two S.D.C. VTOL Warships, and a staging area with a crew to refuel and rearm our rides. All Chinese/S.D.C. marked, for obvious reasons. In terms of our approach, the infiltration phase comes first. Where Harper, Shade, Salazar and I will quietly disable the anti-air defenses of both the factory and air base. When we give the signal, the assault phase can begin where Section and Crosby fly one VTOL Warship to destroy the entire factory. The second one is for close air support when the assault on the installation begins. We got nothing to lose there, so feel free to shoot and blow up everything and everyone on sight. Once it's nothing but fire, ash, rubble and dead bodies, move on to soften up the air base. At some point, you would have used up most, if not all, ammo and fuel. Which means taking the installation down will require surgical precision, as it will involve a fast, multidirectional ground assault. So when that time comes, land the VTOL on the main tarmac for the two of you to disembark and join Harper and Salazar for the firefight, and for Shade and I to take it back to the staging area to get some fresh gas and munitions in. And we'll come back with the second VTOL for CAS. Pick whatever direction you like. Don't be shy to get inside every surviving building to terminate every enemy combatant. Just take this air base out of the fight. Once it's done, the S.D.C. has lost a key supply line and it's open season on General Zhao.
Section: It's always easier said than done though.
King: That's right. Remember, even though we'll be using and wearing Chinese mil spec shit, that doesn't mean they won't suspect something wrong. 'Cause I doubt even China's foremost elite is supposed to be there, especially without a tip from Beijing. So stay hidden and stay sharp.
22:00:54, with JSOC Strike Force in country, it is time to get organized. June 16th, 2025 - 04:59:46, after six hours of stealing the Chinese uniforms and equipment, setting up the staging area, infiltrating the factory and air base, putting their anti-air weapons out of commission, seizing the VTOL Warships and their components, and getting to a safe location in the installation to stand by, King gives the go-ahead to commence the assault.
King: Kraken, this is Trident 1. We've passed Sabotage, over.
Admiral Briggs: Well done, Trident 1. Passed Sabotage. Trident 2, Trident 6, you're cleared for Disaster, over.
Section: Roger that, Kraken. Let's hit it.
Crosby: This is where the fun begins.
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TRIDENT TEAM
HIMALAYAS MOUNTAIN RANGE, CHINA
JSOC STRIKE FORCE
JUNE 16TH, 2025 - 05:00:00
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With four sixths of Trident Team safe, Section and Crosby get up in the air to go to work. Almost to the target area, the Petty Officer plays Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker" in his headset at a manageable volume to get his blood pumping and enjoy the moment even more.
Upon arrival, he and the Lieutenant Commander start shooting volatile areas and components of the advanced factory. Causing chain reactions and massive explosions that cause extensive internal and external damage.
When the enemy air responders consisting of Stealth Choppers, Escort Drones and other VTOL Warships start coming in, the American pilots line up their VTOL Warship for a dogfight. And proceed to defend themselves and shoot their pursuers down, with the blasts synced to the song's chorus.
Pat Benatar: You're a Heartbreaker!
boom*
Pat Benatar: Dream Maker!
boom*
Pat Benatar: Love Taker...
boom*
Pat Benatar: ...don't you mess around - NO NO NO!
boom*
Crosby: Yeah! Yeah! *laughs*
After clearing the airspace and mopping up any stragglers with explosive auto cannon fire, Section and Crosby deliver the last few shots that will set off a massive eruption, thus completely destroying the entire factory. From a safe distance, the two watch the fireworks show with smiles on their faces for a job well done, especially since it was them alone up against some of the S.D.C.'s best air forces.
Pat Benatar and Crosby: You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy! The invincible winner, and you know that you were born to be!
Section: No way! Did you have music on through all that?
Crosby: Yes, sir I have.
Section: How the fuck are we still alive? Nevermind how the fuck could you even fight with music.
Crosby: Practice, Boss. Believe it or not, I actually practice CQB and drone control with music. Manageable volume, of course.
Section: Damn.
With the S.D.C.'s most advanced military factory now FUBAR (Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition), the VTOL crew land their bird on the main tarmac where the rest of Trident Team are waiting. After getting an ETA on close air support, Crosby plays The Rolling Stones' "Paint It, Black" while gearing up with Section.
starting guitar*
Crosby: QBZ-191. You'll need more help with the mid to long range engagements. Time for a gunfight!
drums*
King: Trident 1 to Kraken. We've passed Disaster, over.
guitar and drums*
Admiral Briggs: Excellent work, passed Disaster. Trident Team's cleared for Tragedy, over.
Considering that CQB is the Lieutenant Commander's wheelhouse, the Petty Officer allows him to take point through a barrack and a comms building. Together, they breach and clear the two occupied locations, all while ripping their enemies apart in less than 90 seconds.
At Harper and Salazar's side, the Lieutenant leads, being the best for close encounters, while the Chief Petty Officer covers him. Through a vehicle depot and an armory, they shred those trying to stop them and sanitize the areas in almost the same time as Section and Crosby.
Once the two pairs regrouped, the only structure left operational and occupied is the command building. With a large force of enemy infantry, A.G.R.s, C.L.A.W.s and Hardened Sentries ahead, Salazar demolishes them with his QBB LSW and Red Arrow-12 (new) guided missile launcher.
With the herd thinning out, Trident Team makes their advance to breach and clear the command building. But despite having the S.D.C. on the run, the SEALs are still outnumbered.
And Crosby knows that a hostile can and will get a lucky shot in eventually. So, to keep that from happening, he climbs up to the roof of a recently cleared barrack via its downspout.
From there, he equips his Storm PSR experimental anti-material rifle and starts covering his teammates' advance.
anti-material rifle fire*
Crosby: Go on and clear that command post, guys. I'll cover the outside.
Section: You sure, Crosby?
Crosby: I'm sure. *nods*
Section: Alright, be safe. Harper, Salazar, form up! On the door!
Outside, the Petty Officer fends off multiple troops in the open coming in with more A.G.R.s and C.L.A.W.s. Inside, the trio finishes their sweep and hears the chaos outside.
In response, they run for the exit to give their fellow Trident some help. Crosby manages to destroy all of the UGVs at the cost of exhausting his rifles' ammo.
So he drops his rucksack and restocks while keeping the S.D.C. pinned with his Type 25 simultaneously. Then Section, Harper and Salazar arrive to help him end the remaining enemy forces just before getting overrun.
With both the factory and air base completely defunct and empty, Trident Team's job here is done. So they extract with King and Shade, who were surprised that their friends managed to wipe out the entire installation without their CAS.
Just as the third part of the song begins.
The Rolling Stones: *humming*
Crosby: Last man!
The Rolling Stones and Crosby: I wanna see your face! Painted black! Black as night! Black as coal! Don't wanna see the sun! Flying high in the sky! I wanna see it painted, painted, painted! Painted black! Yeah!
The Rolling Stones: *humming*
Crosby: All eagles alive and on board! Cleared for take-off!
Shade: Lifting off fast. Hang on.
Back in the staging area, JSOC Strike Force packs up and flies back to the Obama.
King: Phenomenal work, gentlemen. Now let's get out of China and head back. Kraken, Trident 1 here. We've passed Tragedy, over.
Admiral Briggs: Fucking textbook, gentlemen. Confirmed Tragedy. Come on home, JSOC. Over.
King: Great day, Kraken. See you topside. Trident 1, out.
Shade: JSOC, four. S.D.C., zero. Looks like we're clean sweeping these fucks after all. Hooyah!
All: Hooyah! *laughs* Whooo!
11:22:37, the entire Himalayas JSOC team safely returns to base with no casualties and just in time for brunch. In the Mess Hall, the DEVGRU operators, even Section and Crosby at the same table, celebrate their victory over a warm meal.
Career Record:
Advanced S.D.C. Military Factory and Air Base destroyed.
Strategic Defense Coalition vulnerable.
Rewards:
QBZ-191
Red Arrow-12
Tertiary Weapon Slot
P.L.A. Spec Ops "Oriental Sword" Uniform
Trident Team Intel
The Trident Team intel shows the history of DEVGRU's very own premier Trident Team before and after expanding with King and Shade, and the specifications of S.D.C.'s most advanced military factory, the air base protecting it and the Storm PSR experimental anti-material rifle. As well as the Coalition getting flabbergasted and worried in reaction to the massive attack, which they find shrouded in plausible deniability.