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“The Tango Line is a vital line of defense for the Erusians forces on the eastern mainland. Istas Fortress is a strategic
foothold on that line. It utilizes unique terrain features that make it virtually impregnable. Support our troops by attacking
and neutralizing the combat power of Istas Fortress. Be forewarned, this will put you within range of Stonehenge. However,
your skills should prove to be more than a match for it.” The briefing was the usual, but one thing that was unusual
was that another new pilot was placed into the squadron and Chopper was reassigned. Her name was Kai Nagese. Her callsign
was “Edge”
After that, we left with yet another nugget in tow.
After we where in flight, we split off. Mobius 1 took the Re-supply base, Ace took the Airbase, Edge took the VTOL base and
I took the submarine base.
“Submarine base at vector 350, 8 miles” Skyeye said.
Just shut up I thought. Skyeye was almost as worse as Chopper as a motormouth. When I was over the submarine base, I started
to drop the MiGs bombs. They where the small, unguided kind, but they easily took out the bases in very short order. I continued
to destroy other units like the ships docked there and the helicopters and as far as I knew, Edge was almost in danger of
being shot down. When I checked my radar, she had just destroyed the VTOL base and was en route to aid Ace’s destruction
of the airbase. Skyeye of course was not being very useful; he was just stating the obvious. After I sank all the ships and
shot down all the fighters, I went out of the base… and nearly flew into Skyeye!
“WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING YOU MANIAC?” I roared.
“Didn’t you hear me? Stonehenge rounds are inbound!” he responded.
“You really need to stop being such a motormouth you know. I was ignoring you.”
“I’ll try… but no promises.”
After the Stonehenge rounds hit, we received word that a Command Center was discovered in the same area where we where flying.
We decided that it was best to assault this with all four of us. We flew at high speeds to it and proceeded to attack. They
tried to send fighters our way, but we shot them down before they could make it up. We eventually destroyed the base and left
the front door open to the ground forces. But something was bugging me. Skyeye had at one point said something about mechanical
parts being discovered in a “Destroyed facility”. Well, the mystery can wait for now. I decided.
End of chapter 4
“We will attack Stonehenge, the lethal weapon that has plagued ISAF for so long.
Since it was designed to shoot down asteroids, a few small fighters flying unpredictable high-speed courses should be able
to get within range. According to the defectors, its central ECM jamming disrupts our radar and missile guidance systems.
Unless this system is destroyed, our mission will be very difficult to execute. HQ predicts a 40 casualty rate for all deployed
aircraft. It'll be a tough mission, but one we can't avoid.
Now go and reclaim the skies over the mainland! Dismissed!” as usual. Another briefing.
But another new pilot was rotated in. his name was Marcus Snow. Callsign: Swordsman. What I didn’t understand was why
where all these pilots rotating in and out. Ah, another mystery. That or a coincidence. I decided.
And so, the mission began.
“Stonehenge is responsible for the loss of many aces.
We're in need of new heroes. Be sure to make it back in one piece.” Skyeye informed.
“Incoming from Stonehenge! All aircraft descend to lower altitude!”
so we descended to below 2000 feet and started going full burn towards the superweapon. Shortly after it was in sight, I noticed
that my missiles wouldn’t fire.
“Something’s going on with my radar and missiles!” I said.
“That’s the ECM they warned us about in the briefing. Don’t worry, I’ll take this thing down!”
was Mobius 1’s response.
After that I herd Skyeye say “use your guns to destroy the jamming devices!” though it was Mobius 1 who had dropped
a bomb on them. He them proceeded to destroy the superweapon. I was mesmerized, and buy the sounds of friend and foe’s
radio chatter, so was everyone else.
“Go for it, Mobius1! Take it out!”
“SHOOT DOWN THAT RIBBION!”
“There's a tough one out there. He's got a ribbon insignia on him.”
“He’s the one! Aim for him!”
“WHERE”S YELLOW SQUADRON?”
“Look at him go! He’s grabbing all the glory!”
“This is the last one”
“target destroyed! I repeat MOBIUS 1 HAS DESTROYED THE TARGET!”
“Whoo-ee!”
“YAHOO!”
after that, I snapped out of it and heard Skyeye again.
“Skyeye here. We've confirmed via radar that Stonehenge was destroyed. But it looks like we've got company. Five bandits
coming in at Mach 2. Don't worry; our aces are faster than they are! You are all cleared to engage!”
I heard them talking over the radio, and I heard one of them again. It was the one I hit in Operation Shattered Skies.
“AH-HA! There’s the one who shot me!”
“Target acquired! Adjusting position to cover the captain’s six!” a female voice said.
“Yellow 4, don’t worry about me! I’ll be fine!”
“Face it 13, she’s in love.”
“WHAT! Maintain radio silence!”
Naturally, I couldn’t work like this. I was laughing too hard… as well as everyone else. Eventually, after everyone
had stopped, we went after the Yellows. I shot… and missed. The furball went on for a while until Mobius 1 managed to
shoot down one of them. I heard “Yellow 13” over the radio again. His tone was shocked.
“Eject Yellow 4. Yellow 13 here. Did anyone see 4 get out?”
“Negative sir. I didn’t see any parachute.”
“All aircraft, the other Yellows are withdrawing! That’s a confirmed Kill on a Yellow! It’s a complete victory
for the good guys.” Skyeye said.
But there was another thing that was troubling me. During the fight with the Yellows, I saw something on my radar that didn’t
make sense. Another aircraft was flying around almost totally unnoticed. It looked like some kind of Droid plane, but it flew
with reflex delays like a human. Must have been a trick of light. I told myself.
End of chapter 5
Author's note: i did this because the upcomming chapters are REALLY short as i couldn't come up with any ideas for them.
Operation: Emancipation
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