Chapter 9B: Rescue.

The Bone Arrow Squadron arrived back at base after an unsuccessful rescue mission at Iyuli. They also have to escape the area due to hostile railgun fire. They also flew with their rivals, the Ridgeback Squadron. After going through the post-landing checks, everyone heads for Goodfellow's debriefing.

"The terrorist groups were apparently planning to commandeer an anti-air railgun in Turkey. We were too late to stop them, and now it's in the hands of the enemy. They're using Menhir-3, a geosynchronous satellite, to aim the gun. Due to the Comprehensive Space Warfare Ban Treaty, we're not allowed to touch it. Luckily, the gun can only fire extreme close-range SS ordnance; that gives it the shortest firing range we can hope for. Let me be clear, though, that it's 'extreme close-range' only in astronomical terms. What's more, its power is overwhelming. It can cover a 4 million foot radius, which means we've essentially lost air superiority in Eastern Europe and the western Middle East. We also have a confirmed SSTO launch from the West Indies a few days back. That presents the possibility that Wernher's satellites have been seized by the terrorists." Goodfellow said.

"Say, you guys know the names of the Ridgeback guys?" Daffy asked.

"Yeah, Edge's name is Lexi Bunny, the only female member of that squadron. The flight lead is Piper Duck. The other two, we just know them as Fencer and Axeman." Viper replied.

"You guys know about this anti-air railgun?" Daffy said.

"Yeah, it's called the Stonehenge Turret Network, an asteroid interception installation that was originally built to protect the planet during the Ulysses Disaster. There are currently 6 facilities built. Now, one of them is in control of the terrorists." Viper said.

"That's bad." Daffy said.

We better get ready to face Stonehenge." Bronco said.

"Yeah…" Viper said.

After that day, the Bone Arrow Squadron, mostly Daffy, gets ready for their toughest operation yet. And that's face the Stonehenge Turret Network.

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