Supply and Deployment Base Calvino, Southeast Egypt, Alternate Earth
November 6th, 2001
If there was ever a barrier that the BETA struggled to pass by, it would be the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Considered the first and last line of defence for the strategically crucial continent of Africa.
Supporting the great defence of the Suez were defensive lines across the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. From the Sciliy, Crete, and Gibraltar Defense lines to the combined defence of Egypt sponsored by the European Union, African Union, and Middle Eastern Coalition. And finally, the guardians of the coastline of Eastern Egypt.
Along the coast, citadels and deployment bases dotted alongside the Red Sea, stretching from the Gulf of Suez to the UNF bases in Djibouti. Hundreds of thousands of troops patrolled and guarded the Coast Line. The United Nations Mediterranean Fleet, alongside those of the African Union and exiled nations, patrolled the waters and hunted BETA wherever they were found.
Of course, no defensive barrier is truly airtight, and even the BETA found ways through either by accident.
"(Comms) All units, all units! Code 881! We have a Brigade-size force emerging from the sea!"
"(Comms) Acknowledge. Vectoring in artillery support and gunships to your location."
"(Comms) This is the EU Battleship Impero, we are rerouting to your sector."
"(Comms) Be advised, lasers spotted! Lasers spotted! Forts included. BETA at division strength!"
"(Comms) Understood, rerouting all Tactical Armour and Tank units to your location."
"(Comms) This is Icepick to Zulu Niner. We need a heavy metal cloud on the marked location. The target location is sector 14, transmitting Grid Coordinates."
"(Comms) This is Zulu Niner, copy your last Icepick. Heavy Metal Cloud saturation at Sector 14, receiving Grid Coordinates. 16 Guns, firing for effect."
The communication lines were exceedingly busy and full of organized but barely restrained chaos.
A normal day as usual when the Beta arrived, at least for one General Alice Elizbeth of the British Army in Africa. Another battle, another routine strike. And one she would be joining.
Right now, Alice and her entire Brigade were waiting in the Launching Bay to deploy into the fight. Built into the side of a mountain, the underground base served as a natural harbour for her and her Brigade.
"This is Challenger Actual, 5th Brigade to Air Traffic Control. Are we cleared to launch?" She spoke calmly into her comms.
"(Comms) This is Calvino ATC," a male voice clad in a thick Egyptian Accent. "Challenger Actual, you are cleared to launch. Good hunting Challenger."
Alice pushed the joysticks forward, prodding her Eurofighter TSF to step forward onto the Launch Catapult. "Acknowledged control, stepping onto the catapult now."
She felt the soles of her Fighter's legs lock onto the catapult pads, her heads-up display giving her the all-clear, and the ground crew below giving a thumbs-up before scrambling out of the way.
"Challenger Actual, launching!"
The catapult shuddered as it launched her Eurofighter out of the hangar bay and into the view of more Egyptian mountains.
Across the range, dozens of other TSFs were being flung out at rapid rates.
She set her Typhoon into a holding pattern over the base and watched as every fighter of her Brigade launched. And when she knows the last one has launched, she calls them all in.
"All 5th Brigade lead elements, this is Challenger Actual. Sign off and Report in."
One by one, communication windows opened up on her Heads up Display, showing every one of her primary command leads.
"(Comms) Nova 1-1, reporting in. All wings flying smoothly."
"(Comms) Solaris 1-1, in formation and ready to act."
"(Comms) Maple 1, sounding off and cleared for action."
"(Comms) Black Tusk Actual, reporting in."
"(Comms) Kodiak 1-1, mates we are ready."
"(Comms) Sealion actual, all units ready for a fight."
As everyone reported in, her HUD fed her data. Status of pilots, statistics, ammo allocation and load-outs, and the wonderful information that no one had botched up their deployment.
Perfect.
"All Brigade Elements, this Challenger Actual. You all know the deal. Another giant horde of Bugs has emerged from the deep and Command wants them all dead. Our job is to kill them all and make sure they don't get further inland."
"Again? You would think they would give up after the last 3 times," Black Tusk Actual mused.
"Well they're persistent, give them that. So we need to dropkick them another lesson. The force is made up of your bog standard list of aliens: Tanks, Destroyers, Forts, Lasers, Grapplers, and so. So it's a standard containment and kill op."
Alice watched as all their commanders nodded their affirmation.
"Every unit within a few dozen klicks is reacting. We got the Yank's 3rd Armour rolling as many combat elements down the highway from the north, AU and Egyptian Army holding the fortifications to the West, and the Coalition Othman Brigade rolling in from the south."
"So," Alice paused. "We've got a high-demand meal and a lot of people coming to feast. We want to let the Coalies and Americans eat everything?"
"No ma'am!" Everyone exclaimed.
"Excellent. We're running active defence for this sortie. Don't push your elements too far and watch for friendly fire. I am setting waypoints now, I'll see you all there at the rally point. Challenger Actual, out."
Alice ended the link and the communication links, tapping and uploading transition waypoints for her entire brigade. Once she was done, she kicked her jump drives into motion.
"(Comms) You do realize that you being here is kind of unnecessary ma'am?" a voice came over the radio as a communication window opened. Showing a young lady with lightish-blond hair, fair white skin, and green emerald eyes. She was clad in the standard European Union Fortified Pilot suit coloured in white and yellow.
"Fiji, you know I'm always ready for a flight and fight. Can't always play the nice and pretty princess," Alice responded, bringing her Typhoon forward.
Fiji, her ever-faithful servant, nodded. "(Comms) I understand, Regalia flight will follow you in."
And so, Alice, three more companion Eurofighters, and over 180 Eurofighters, Super Hornets, and Tornados took to the skies to wage man's war for survival.
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Shalateen, Southeast Egypt
For most foes on Earth, a force of dozens of M1A1 Abrams tanks, backed by dozens of Bradley IFVs, mechanized and powered infantry, and plenty of artillery was a scary force. Any attempt to take on a prepared armoured division tended to die.
It was a shame that the BETA didn't care about fear or losses.
"(Comms) Sabot up! Focus on the destroyers!"
"(Comms) Baker, focus your TOWs on the Grapplers!"
"(Comms) Fire! Fire!"
"(Comms) Zulu Niner, rounds complete. Requesting BDA."
"(Comms) Icepick to Zulu Niner. BDA is 40/100. Requesting another salvo of HE."
The US 3rd Armoured Division quickly mobilized from their base in Berenice Troglodytica and raced down south. Pre-occupied with trying to eat some unlucky Egyptian formation, the 3rd armoured had gotten the chance to hunk lead and steel into the horde.
But now a BETA horde had turned their attention northwards. A seemingly large brigade stomping their direction.
For one General Mac Schwarzkopf sitting in his own Abrams command tank, this was expected.
"Roll Battalions Torrent and Icarus back to the infantry lines. I want Trident and Iris to push half a klick down the coast, engage before withdrawing in fire and maneuver."
"(Comms) sir!" A quartet of battalion commanders responded.
"Keep rolling artillery in. Warhound, Axe-handle, await to strike."
The battle line of tanks and IFVs committed to their job of sending a seemingly endless onslaught of steel. 120mm SABOT and HEAT rounds, 25mm autocannon potshots, the occasional TOW missile, and a plentiful storm of 50 Caliber and 7.62mm bullets.
Destroyers, Grapplers, and a myriad of BETA forms were wrecked, tank class ripped apart, and plenty of BETA blood stained the sands beneath their feet.
Unfortunately, the BETA had brought more than enough cannon fodder for this mission. And they were getting closer to the forward-deployed forces.
"Elements Torrent, Icarus, Trident, Iris. Withdraw. I repeat, withdraw to battleline Abercrombie," Mac ordered. "We make our stand here."
Then he switched communication lines. "Warhound? Axehandle? Engage."
As the battalions of Bradleys and Abrams withdrew, the 3rd Division's trump card roared into battle. Specifically the Warthog Tactical Surface Attackers and Apache Gunships bristling with plenty of ordnance racing over the withdrawing armoured line.
The heavy-armoured mobile walkers crashed in front of the battle line, spinning their GAU-8 Rotary cannons and their handheld AMWS-21 Rifles onto the approaching BETA horde before roaring to life.
The space in front of the BETA rapidly filled with bullets. SAPHE and High Explosive rounds swept the lines as hundreds of BETA died left and right.
Meanwhile, dozens of Apache gunships hovered behind the A10Cs, unslinging 30mm and Hellfire missiles into the horde as they picked apart the heavier BETA forms.
The action had bought time for the tanks and IFVs to withdraw to the defence line as gunships and walkers held the line.
But the BETA were relentless and mere minutes later, the BETA were making inches toward the helicopters and mechs.
"(Comms) Storm Actual, this is Warhound 1. We are engaged with multiple BETA regiments. Still got a Brigade coming in"
"Axehandle, Warhound, fighting retreat. You bought enough time. Get out of there now," Mac ordered.
"(Comms) Wilco/Yes sir."
Mac fiddled with his radio set. "Challenger Actual, this is Storm Actual. Where in the blue hells are you?! My unit is engaged with multiple regiments of BETA!"
"(Comms) Hold your horses, Mac. We're almost there."
"Hurry up Challenger! You either get here on time or one of us is wiped off the face of the Earth."
The Warthogs and Apaches withdrew backwards, firing as they went. They caught up to the retreating armoured units, which had joined a defence line where infantry had dug in.
"Driver, move us forward into the battle line. Gunner, engaged at your discretion."
"(Comms) Copy/Sir."
"3rd Division, this is Storm Actual. We hold Phaseline Abercrombie, we make our stand here. Give them hell people, reinforcements are on the way."
A seemingly endless salvo of ordnance raced out to reach the BETA. 120mm assault gun and tank cannon rounds crashed into destroyers and grapplers. Hellfire and TOWs raced out and crashed into priority targets. Mortar and artillery fire attracted Laser class fire and prevented them from targeting the helicopters that had fallen back behind the line. All were joined by shells and rockets from artillery and infantry carried machine guns and recoilless rifles.
BETA hordes of all sizes ate metal and died wherever they stood.
But again, the BETA always had more cannon fodder than humanity had missiles and shells. And even through the storm of metal, they kept pushing forward.
"Challenger-"
Behind the row of destroyers that bad the frontlines, a hail of 120mm assault cannons crashed down, erupting the BETA lines in flames and shrapnel.
Mac tapped the electronic screen, switching to a drone camera feed and watched as dozens of TSFs of all kinds soared into battle from the West. Hugging the mountainous ground to avoid laser fire, they still fired off their 120mm assault cannon rounds as they came into view of the BETA.
"(Comms) Hold your horses Storm! We are here! 5th Brigade! The Yanks left us plenty of bugs for lunch! Rip and tear, shatter their lines!"
Eurofighters, Super Hornets, and F-5 Variants raced down from the mountains, with the few carrying missile canisters unleashing their guided payloads into the alien swarm. This was rapidly followed by an onslaught of 120mm and 36mm cannon rounds into the flanks of the BETA.
And now, the BETA swarm seemingly was halted by the extra onslaught of metal hitting from the front and sides.
"All units, reinforcements have arrived! Engage and destroy all BETA" Mac shouted into the radio as dozens of TSFs joined the defense line.
Several of the older TSFs, the CF-5 and F-5s stepped behind the entrenched tanks, IFVs, and infantry, adding their cannon fire to the mix. Meanwhile, Eurofighters and Hornets raced above and into the BETA lines, raining death and destruction amongst the aliens left and right.
Most crucially was a squadron of Eurofighters that initiated a Laserjagd while descending the mountain ranges. Already distracted by the 3rd's Artillery park and lacking any proper screening elements, the laser class rapidly became targets for a rush of Eurofighters.
When the BETA's laser went up in explosions, all hope was lost for this BETA force as TSF, tanks, artillery, and IFVs drowned the aliens in metal and fire.
Soon enough, the entire BETA Brigade had stopped moving event as fire slackened and fewer rounds were sent in to ensure everything died.
"Welcome to the party Challenger. We got a pretty big push here, and they overran an Egyptian unit south of here. Not to mention that there are still the forts and cluster of lasers near the initial landing site," Mac spoke into his communication network.
Alice's face appeared through a communication screen on a small holographic screen Mac had installed in his tank. "(Comms) Another busy day, Storm, as usual. Recon reports they landed a second division at the landing site. We'll need to gut them before they reach the mountains. Otherwise, it will be hell to clear them out."
"Wilco Challenger. My tanks and gunships need some time to rearm and resupply before we can advance. I can lend you some of my Hog Battalion if you plan to go ahead, they still got plenty of ammo," Mac responded, glancing at supply reports and then a combat data tablet with more information.
"Storm Actual. Be advised, that it looks like Othman is almost done cutting through another BETA Brigade Force from the South. Looks like they're making a push for the primary landing site."
"(Comms) Already? Dang, she's pushing it. Permission to abscond with some of your hogs general?" Alice had a look of annoyance with a hint of competitiveness in her eyes.
"Affirmative Challenger. I'm transferring squadrons Wildcat and Whisker squadrons with you. We'll catch up once our tanks and choppers are loaded up," Mac stated.
"(Comms) Understood Storm. I'll see you out there, challenger out." And with that, the communication screen disappeared from the holographic screen. And not a moment later, Mac's hands were already playing magic with his radios.
"Whisker 1, Wildcat 1, this is Storm Actuals. New orders for you, over."
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Several Dozen Kilometres south of the BETA landing zone
The Acinaces blade punctured into the grappler, ending its empty and worthless life in one thrust.
Around it, other TSFs, from the latest export versions of the F-15 to old F-4 TSFs finished butchering their way through a BETA brigade. Some with humble combat knives, others with assault cannon and 120mm rounds. Either way, every single BETA had or was being killed off.
General (and Iranian Imperial Princess) Sita Panlavi yanked the controls and her Tomcat Tactical Surface Fighter pulled the blade out. Ending the life of a grappler was satisfying in a way.
Having been spirited out of Iran as a child when the aliens spilled over from central Asia, it had been many long years since she stepped foot in her native lands.
Now, she had been fighting in Africa and across the Middle East, piloting Tactical Strike Fighters and leading exiled people and allies alike in a relentless crusade against the Aliens. Just like she was doing now.
"Calvino Control. This is Othman Actual. BETA Brigade destroyed," She reported.
"(Comms) Understood Othman. Prepare to move north to the original landing point. Initiate combat containment and prevent the BETA from advancing forward. Maritime recon shows that there's only one division left in this push but it's where most of the BETA are. Including Forts and Lasers"
"Understood," Sita glancing at a strategic display on her Heads Up Display and checking the disposition of her Brigade. "What support is available?"
"(Comms) EU battleship Impero and its battlegroup has repositioned and will commence anti-laser bombardment. Several artillery commands are also now in range to engage on your command."
"And reinforcements?" Sita questioned.
"(Comms) Right now, just the Commonwealth 5th Tactical Armoured Brigade and the American 3rd Tank division to your north. They are re-arming but will advance south to the BETA landing point."
"Understood Control. We will resupply and move to meet them halfway. Othman Actual out," Sita cut the communications off and glanced at HUD displays that showed her surroundings.
Entire squads of TSFs finished up their butchering of BETA hordes before regrouping in anticipation.
"(Comms) Lady Panlavi!"
Sita turned her entire TSF to see three more Tomcats approaching. Her retinue followed her around.
The Tomcats touched down around her in a defensive posture. "Lady-"
"General Panlavi. We are in the field, leave the lady talk back at base," Sita interrupted.
A communications display appeared, showing a tanned, brown-haired, somewhat young lady in an MEC standard fortified suit.
"(Comms) General Panlavi, please stop running off. Why couldn't you have stayed back at base!?"
Sita cocked her head to the side. "Dear Pirina, I do not recall Xina base having artillery for me to kill the BETA with."
"(Comms) Not-aggghhhh!" The lady had a minor breakdown at that statement. "You know what I mean general!"
"(Comms) General, you know she means not running away from your paperwork," Another display showed, this time a paler-skinned young female appeared on another screen.
"Ah. A shame that the BETA have returned again. The paperwork can wait until we have eliminated these insects," Sita responded to her aide and friend, Arlan.
There was some grumbling from her retinue. For all that Sita was calmer and more grounded than her Western counterparts, she still was more wilder than most Middle Eastern Officers.
"All Othman Lead Elements, this is Othman Actual. What's you're status of your battalions?"
"(Comms) Red Tiger 1, all elements are still in the fight."
"(Comms) Black Camel 1, had to send some Eagles back for repairs but we're still in the fight."
"(Comms) Viper White 1. 4 TSFs damaged and withdrawn. 2 TSFs abandoned by pilots are alive. We're hurt but we can follow."
"(Comms) Yellow Eagle 1. Unharmed and all forces ready."
Sita simply nodded. "Ok, all Othman elements. We are pushing north toward the original landing spot. Run Wing 3 formation, we need to encircle the enemy with allied forces up North. Re-arm and resupply, we are not done yet."
"(Comms) Understood/Yes ma'am/Copy/We're ready," the rapid response came from all the battalion leaders.
"Arlan, what's the status of our regular force reinforcement?"
Arlan visibly sighed on her screen, "(Comms) Multiple African battle groups, of tanks and TSFs, en route behind us. Ten minutes."
"Excellent. We'll wait for our reinforcements to catch up, then we'll move in," Sita responded.
"(Comms) We're never going to get you to stay at base, my lady?" Pirina asked, trying to plead with the Imperial princess to return.
Sita smiled. "Nope, not until we are done."
United Nation Forces...United Nations Force 3...Ground Forces Egypt...Orders of Battle-
US 3rd Armoured Division - Commanded by General Mac Schwarzkopf
The US 3rd Armoured Division has been engaged with the BETA of the Middle East for the last decade. A primarily a tank force with several Tactical Surface Attackers, it has served well in the defence along the Suez and along the coast of the Red Sea. It has also earned a solid and respectable reputation despite the actions of US Forces elsewhere in the world.
2x Armour Brigades - The mainstay of any US armoured division, the pair of armour Brigades are considered essential even in the war against the BETA. The core of each brigade is a trio of tank Battalions with the vaunted M1A1 Abrams tank and a battalion of Mechanized Infantry mounted in M2A3 Bradley IFV.
Per Brigade
- HQ Company
- 3x Armoured Battalions (44x Abrams Each)
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Battalions (44x Bradleys, 300 Infantry)
- Recon Company (14x M1117 Recon/Security Vehicle)
- Logistics and Support Company
1x TSA Regiment - The vaunted A10 Warthog is one of the oldest Tactical Strike Attackers in service with the US military and for good reason. The 355th Tactical Armour Regiment provides heavy and mobile firepower for the entire Division and is the only walker combat-type vehicle in the entire division.
- Command Squad (4x A10Cs)
- 3x TSA Companies (12x A10Cs Each)
- 12x UH-60 Blackhawks
- 1x Mobile Logistics Company
- 1x Maintenance Companies
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Security Combat Company (14x M2 Bradley IFVs)
- Logistics and Support Company
1x Divisional Artillery - The king of any land battle, artillery has always been a key feature of Human armies since the dawn of warfare and especially important during the war against the BETA. The Third Division's Artillery is more than enough to hammer a BETA division into place so other elements can get into position.
- HQ Company
- 2x SPG Battalions (18x M2001 Crusader SPGs Each)
- 2x MRLS Battalions (18x M270 MRLS Each)
- 1x Heavy SPG Battalion (18x M110 SPGs)
- Fire-Mission and Tracking Acquisition Company (14x M1117 Recon/Security Vehicle)
- Logistics and Support Company
1x Aviation Brigade - A symbol of humanity's once dominant airborne superiority, helicopter gunships and transporters remain a critical asset in the Third Division's combat power. While they can't match the speed and firepower of TSAs and TSFs, their longer loitering times and low maintenance cost ensure that the Apaches and Blackhawks of the Third Division remain a threat to BETA lacking laser cover.
- HQ Company
- 2x Gunship Battalions (24x AH-64D Apache Longbows Each)
- 1x Utility Battalion (24x UH60 Blackhawks)
- Logistics and Support Company
1x Engineering Brigade - Combat Engineers are critical in both offensive and defensive operations, from laying minefields and digging elaborate trenches to patching up airfields and assisting in the construction of field facilities.
HQ Company
- 3x Combat Engineering Battalions
- 1x Construction Battalion
- Logistics and Support Company
1x Divisional Support Command - While all elements of the Third Division have their own logistical support, the Division Support Command is critical in resupplying every unit with whatever is needed. Artillery shells, field medical supplies, fuel, rockets, missiles, bullets, and food. Can't win a battle without ammo in a magazine and food in one's belly.
- HQ Company
- 2x Forward Support Battalion (Armour)
- 1x Forward Support Battalion (TSA)
- 1x Forward Support Battalion (Artillery)
- 1x Forward Support Battalion (Aviation)
- 1x Central General Support Battalion
Divisional HQ and support - Comprised of many support, command, and non-combat elements, they are a critical linchpin in the day-to-day operations of the 3rd Division.
- Divisional HQ Company (4x Abrams tanks, assorted vehicles)
- Signal Company
- Military Intelligence Detachment
- UAV Squadron (12x MQ-9 Reapers)
- Chemical Warfare and Decontamination Company
- Military Police Company
- Divisional Transportation Battalion
- Divisional Enhanced Logistics Battalion
- Divisional Band
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5th Commonwealth Brigade (Order of Battle) - Commanded by General/Princess Alice Elizebeth
Formerly a British Tank Brigade, losses necessitated the need to transform the 5th Tactical Armoured into a TSF Commonwealth force. Now, this brigade is made up of forces from the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It has long since been honed into a rapid-response assault force capable of meeting the BETA wherever they spawn up. However, their logistical lines aren't capable of supporting the Brigade in long-range operations and the 5th will operate out of fixed bases or be attached to large units.
Light Dragoons Regiment - A former British tank regiment, the Light Dragoons have been reported into a Tactical Strike Fighter Battalion under the 5th Brigade. Seeing heavy fighting, it's equipped with the latest European TSFs: the Eurofighter Typhoon.
- Command Squad (4 TSFs) of Eurofighter Typhoons TSF
- 6x Companies (72 TSFs) of Eurofighter Typhoons TSFs
- 12x Westland Lynx Utility Helicopters
- 1x Mobile Logistics Company
- 1x Maintenance Companies
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Security Combat Company (LAV III)
Saskatchewan Dragoons (Canadian 6th Division) - While its members hail from across Canada and the various exiled refugees that find themselves home in the land of the North, the Saskatchewan Dragoons were reformed in honour of the now-destroyed province. Almost fanatical in their desire to see the BETA eradicated, it is composed of a Company of the new CF-188 Super Hornets and a fully reinforced Battalion of CF-5 Freedom Canadair TSFs.
- Command Squad (4 TSFs) of CF-188 Super Hornets
- 1x Company (12 TSFs) of CF-188 Super Hornets
- 4x Companies (48 TSFs) of CF-5 Freedom Canadiars
- 12x Bell CH-146 Griffon Utility Helicopters
- 1x Mobile Logistics Company
- 1x Maintenance Companies
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Security Combat Company (LAV III)
10th Light Horse Regiment (ANZAC) - An Australian tank regiment reworked into a Tactical Armoured force for ANZAC due to time constraints, this unit consists of two companies of Australian F-18 Super Hornets and a battalion of 3 companies of the F-5 Tornados TSFs. It should also be noted that many of the F-4s are from many former Commonwealth nations and New Zealand.
- Command Squad (4 TSFs) of F-18 Super Hornets
- 2x Companies (24 TSFs) of F-18 Super Hornets
- 3x Companies (36 TSFs) of F-5 Tornados
- 12x UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters
- 1x Mobile Logistics Company
- 1x Maintenance Companies
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Security Combat Company (ALAV III)
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3rd MEC Brigade Force - General/Princess Sita Panlavi
Primarily composed of military personnel from the Empire of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and its neighbours before the BETA overtook the Middle East, many of its pilots and service personnel have spent over a decade and a half away from their homes. And many are eager to either defend the Iranian people, reclaim their homelands, or kill as many BETA as possible. Like other brigades, the 3rd Brigade will operate out of fixed bases or be attached to large units.
80th Tactical Armour Battalion (Iranian) - One of the first Tactical Armour Battalions raised by the armed forces of the Empire of Iran, the 80th has a storied combat record across the Middle East and is well regarded by UN High Command. It operates several squadrons of F-14 Tomcats, some of the last Tomcats in existence in the Middle East.
- Command Squad (4x F-14 TSFs)
- 3x Squadrons (12x F-14 Tomcats)
- 1x Mobile Logistics Company
- 1x Maintenance Company
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Security Combat Company (M113)
25th Tactical Armoured Battalion (Saudi Arabia) - Saudi Arabia was among the first in the Coalition to adopt TSF technology. As such, it operates a robust battalion of F-15 Strike Eagles since it is one of the few nations that has both expertise and experience operating larger TSF formations.
- Command Squad (4x F-15E Strike Eagles TSFs)
- 3x Squadrons (12x F-15E Strike Eagles)
- 12x UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters
- 1x Mobile Logistics Company
- 1x Maintenance Company
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Security Combat Company (LAV III)
84th Tactical Armoured Battalion (Iraqi, Syrian) - the 84th is a force cobbled together from a myriad of smashed Syrian and Iraqi TSF companies. While the force is fierce in combat and a veteran formation, the unit still suffers from internal friction due to the twin nationalities of many squadrons.
- Command Squad (6x Mirage 2000 TSFs)
- 2x Squadrons (12x Mirage III F-5s)
- 2x Squadrons (12x F-5G Tigershark)
- 1x Mobile Logistics Company
- 1x Maintenance Company
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Security Combat Company (BTR-50s)
67th Tactical Armoured Battalion (Egypt) - While Egypt is not an official member of the Middle Eastern Coalition, its ties to the now exiled governments have convinced it to contribute a battalion of TSFs. It's a veteran unit, but one that is composed of older TSFs. Still, it remains a potent
- Command Squad (4x F-4E Phantoms)
- 3x Squadrons (12x F-4E Phantoms)
- 1x Mobile Logistics Company
- 1x Maintenance Company
- 1x Mechanized Infantry Security Combat Company (Fahd APC)
Next update is here. Introducing the Muv-Luv side of the story (or atleast our main Muv-luv human characters). Took me a while since I needed to research the geography of Egypt, plus dig into the orders of battle for various militaries but it's here now. Enjoy.
I am probably going to take a momentary break from continuing this fic to work on other fanfics and academic studies. Might be sometime before the next update.