The Colonial Conquest

[Axel The Englishman]

Command General Daniel Tin, 3rd Mechanised Infantry Division of The Colonial Army, 6th Infantry Command Brigade
Caerulanim V, of The Stellagemi System - 08:09

Silence. Some say it's golden, and others consider it suspicious. For Tin, it was a relief. He hadn't a break for about two weeks. Just day and night of telling people what to do, where to do it and how to do it. Two whole weeks of nothing but constant chatter across every frequency being used. But during Operation: Stitched Banner, nobody was allowed to even sleep. Not even those in charge.

Word just came in from the Element dispatched earlier to recover Whiskey India's forces. A success by all accounts. The UPTS-8s had managed to retrieve the assets dispatched and were already on their way back to the Command Post. All that was left now was to plan the final attack on the enemy front with Division 1. STC. And maybe the Whiskey India forces could provide an additional set of hands for the task.​

 

[Wandering Grim Hollow]

Atlus Royal Army
33rd Mechanized Infantry
Captain A.Bauduin​

"AA fire is effective in intercepting roughly 47% of the drop pods, Ma'am. Ground troops are setting up a perimeter by the landing zones and standing by for further orders." A radar operator notified the Captain as the thundering sound of AA fire continued off in the distance. The Captain was out of her chair and busy gazing at the streaks of light as the drop pods broke through Olympus' atmosphere.

"A rain of steel and men... How poetic. Still, this is hardly a challenge. Unless they decide to attempt an orbital strike. .... But what are the chances of that? It would be poetic indeed... Lieutenant, new orders. Have all the Hoplite teams move out. Flank the landing zone from the West flank. Have the tanks flank from the East. Funnel them towards the firing lines." Ann ordered as she fiddled with a lock of her hair. An old habit she does when she's thinking. Her aide immediately began issuing orders. All the while, her gaze was directed upwards.

"The skies will split and rain hell upon the earth...."

Atlus Royal Army
33rd Mechanized Infantry
Corporal D.Talver​

"Wow.... They're just falling from the sky.... These Lorrainians have balls of solid titanium...." A young Private said in awe as the droppods landed about a klick from their position. Corporal Talver simply slapped the back of the Private's helmet as he finished loading the mounted machine gun. The Private winced and rubbed his helmet as he apologetically took his position. Still, the kid had a point. It was an impressive sight but they had to take this seriously. The day when the real deal happens can happen at any time.

"Alright lads, our job is to hold this spot! Jenkins and Williams, begin saturation fire with the mortars the moment they come into view! Those on the guns, hold fire until they fire back! And remember, paint them red!"

"You heard the man! Get to your positions!" There was a tense silence in the firing line. Any moment now, they will come face to face with their 'enemy' in the form of Lorraine's famous marines. And here they are, the famed 33rd Mechanized Infantry, to greet them. Time to make the Captain proud.

Atlus Royal Knights
The Prince's Bow
Sir Kazark Karn​

"Such haste..." Sir Karn muttered as he sat in the transport, his Hoplite secured in the transport's cargo bay. Next to him was Lady Bright who was busying herself with the transport's radio. Their pilot remained silent as he focused on piloting the transport. After a moment, Lady Bright was able to secure a line to the radio in the 33rd's command tent.

"33rd Mechanized Infantry come in."
"Reading you loud and clear, Ma'am. To what honor does a Knight contact us?"
"Be advised, the Blade and the Glaive are believed to be heading to your Operational Zone. I'd like an update the moment their machines appear on your radar over."
"Uh.... Copy that. We will try our best Ma'am but the Lorrainian drop operation is messing with our radar at the moment. Will contact you on this channel when we get something on the radar."
"Much obliged, over and out." Lady Bright cut the call and leaned back in her seat, sighing. Sir Karn simply shot her a questioning look.

"So I'll assume we will have confirmation soon?" Sir Karn asked in a sort, slightly playful tone. Lady Bright simply groaned and massaged her temples.

"Hopefully. But I am grateful for those two. It was.... getting a tad dull being on stand-by. Its rather nice to be able to stretch our legs. Not to mention...." Lady Bright took a moment to jerk her thumb in the direction of the cargo hold. "... we get to finally test out the upgraded Id Drivers. This aught to be a tad interesting..."

"Indeed it is, Milady. Indeed it is...."

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