"Pac, Recker. I need you to follow me on this. We need to make sure our last missiles are put to good use. Assault the airfield. Eyes on the ground. Signal us when their planes are on the tarmac. We'll light those motherfuckers up and continue west through the strait." Garrison informs us.
"Copy that, Captain. Piece of cake." Pac replies.
"Pac, Recker. You might not make it. Many of your friends won't." Garrison says sadly. "But this is it–this is the shot we've got. The squad that get to the airfield and lights their flare–has thirty seconds to get out before we rain our missiles down." He says, opening the door to reveal Hannah.
"Copy." Pac replies more reserved this time.
"Do not become a friendly fire statistic. Hannah." Garrison says.
"Let's go, Recker." Pac says. We make our way to the well deck to board a RHIB. As we reach it, Irish could be heard encouraging everyone.
"Let's go Marines, let's Go!" He calls as he exits the RHIB to allow us on. Before he could argue about Hannah, Pac speaks up.
"Captain's orders, Irish." As he steps on the RHIB. Before he could still try to argue I cleared my throat.
"Irish, we will be talking about this on the boat anyway, so just drop it for now." I say calmly. He then stays quiet and we ready our transport. I take the helm as the speakers crackle alive.
"Attention all hands. Standby for Captain Garrison." An officer speaks through.
"Warriors on the Valkyrie. I know we are tired. All of us have suffered–lost friends, loved ones. We will ensure it was not in vain. The storm has grounded enemy aircraft–but it won't be for long. We may be the only ship left, but we will not go down without a fight. We will steam west. We'll strike the airfield under storm cover and create a safe passage through the Singapore Strait. Strike with speed and courage. Let this storm carry us home." And with those final words, our RHIB was launched and we made for the beach.
"OK, we are going to go through the events that will happen. Once we fire our flare, we don't get clear in time. Hannah, in an effort to save our lives, impersonates an enemy spy and has us captured. Pac, you were presumed dead, so you were left and you get back to the Valkyrie with the survivors. Irish, the only reason Hannah turned us in, was to save our lives. We need this to happen no matter what. Or we may not live at all. NOW LETS TAKE AS MANY OF THESE FUCKERS AS WE CAN WITH US! FOR TOMBSTONE!" I encourage.
"TOMBSTONE!" The others agree. As we reach the beach-head, we are joined by Anvil 2, a tank group that were the only survivors after the attack on the Valkyrie. While Irish, Pac and Hannah used their weapons, I jumped on the tank to defend it from Anti-Tank attacks. Anvil was the main victor against the enemy ground forces, eliminating them all swiftly. It wasn't until we reached the road that we had severe problems.
"Runner, this is Anvil Two. We're looking at your position. City entry is under enemy control. How copy?" Anvil tried to contact the other tank division. As we moved on we encountered an Anti-Air Tank. Anvil was able to punch through it's armour swiftly, and by the time the enemy had swivelled to target us, it was destroyed. "Runner, Anvil Two. City entry is under enemy control. How copy!?" Anvil tried again. They then decided that if they can hear, but can't respond, they could at least give information. "Runner, Anvil Two. We're on approach. Stay clear of hostile positions. Over." Pac then broke the news.
"The comms aren't working." He said annoyed.
"Fucking toy comms, they need to un-fry the good equipment." Irish comments. But Runner then responded.
"Say again Anvil. We have hostile armour at the underpass. We are boxed in!" The voice of the other tank division came frantically over the comms. As we came in view of an enemy tank, I concentrated on the shell it was preparing to fire. Willing it to implode on itself, destroying the inside of the tank. As I came back to my senses, the walk bridge was cleared and Anvil was in the middle of saying something. "–lose, Tombstone, we're Oscar Mike." Passing under the bridge, we are met by another Anti-Air tank, which Anvil dispatched before I could blink. "Runner, Anvil Two. Got a visual on hostile defences. We're opening the gate for you."
"Roger that, Anvil Two. You are just in time. Help us get to solid ground. Runner out." The voice of Runner was more calmed now, and that gave us relief. As we reached the barricade under the large bridge, something small entered my vision, forcing me to raise a shield, effectively blocking the fast moving projectile.
"What was that?" Hannah asks.
"I think it was an Airburst. You guys might wanna cram into the tank from here on." I notify the rest of my squad. Once they were all in, we moved through the barricade, meeting up with Runner.
"Runner One, here. Good to see you Tombstone, Anvil." Runner One greets us.
"Likewise. But before we continue on, since you guys are taking the lead, im gonna need to hop on with you." I say.
"OK, but make it quick, and don't die while you are there." Runner One replies. I hop up and ignite my saber for the first time in ages. "The fuck is that Recker?" One of the Tank operators ask.
"No time to explain, just know that it will save your life." I say, motioning to move forward. As soon as we round the corner, a tank shell speeds towards me. I swing my saber like a cricket bat, effectively sending the shell back to the tank that fired it, but not destroying it. "LEFT FLANK! Runner Two, Anvil, take the long way around the buildings and flank these fuckers!" I call out orders frantically. Another shell was fired, and returned to its sender, destroying its cannon. Runner Two and Anvil appeared and finished them off, allowing us to move on.
Past the next corner, RPG's met us. Anvil was able to take out most of them, but one was able to land a hit on Runner Two, before finally being killed by Anvil.
"Runner Two, fall back and try to board the Valkyrie, we don't need any unnecessary deaths right now!" I call to the damaged tank. Once we were sure Runner Two was no longer in danger, we pressed forward.
We made our way to a parking garage, clearing our way through. We then made our way to a clearing, eliminating all hostile armour. Once we reached a bar, we had to part ways with Runner and Anvil.
"Runner, Anvil, head back to the Valkyrie, we will take it from here." I say to the Tank divisions. Once they left, we continued forward. Once we reached the bridge, however, we were all hesitant, but with no other options, we continued on…
A/N – OK, considering how long this arc is becoming, we are gonna have a skip through to Tashgar. Heads up, if we don't mention Dimitri/Diva, I do make sure he survives, and we will eventually meet up with him later. Other than that, Nut Out.