2041 August, 23rd
Jungles of Hybrid
Sgt. Mers and his fire-team ran through the dense, lush, humid jungle. Each soldier had Recon Battle Armor (RBA) on. They currently had silenced Mk6 assault rifles out, and K9m5R sniper rifles slung on there backs.
“I hate this planet, why don’t we just blow it up?” Pfc. Earnest Conway grunted.
“Well, it is infested with insurgents, but its plant life may cure cancer and AIDS fully. Besides after a few more Operations we will have this planet for ourselves.” Cpl. John Keller said.
The team’s target was one of the insurgents high Colonels. He was in charge of many attacks on frigates carrying ammo, weapons, and other supplies. Many Colonels for the Insurgent Forces (IFs) do that. The more you raid and attack the better your army is in weapons and ammo. Each Colonel has to have his own army, ammo, weapons, armor, and supplies. Most generally don’t like each other and have small civil wars over planets and space. Admiral Jenkins, the leader of IFs he commands major assaults and combines Colonel’s forces when necessary. He also has a fleet of A-Class destroyers hi-jacked from one of United Nations Space Forces (UNSF) small navy bases.
“Alright, boys stay frosty the base is 200 meters ahead.” Sgt. Mers said.
“Shaw when we get in 50 meters I want you to get up in a tree and set up shop. Keller your to get as close as you can and inform us on guard count and location of every tower and exit route. Shaw you’re going to take the shot. The rest keep your Mk6’s out and ready single only. Conway you’re with me. Evac will be waiting to call in along with 4 more fire-teams.” Sgt. Mers said.
His team executed his orders quickly Pvt. Shaw was up in a tree in seconds when his HUD said 50 meters. Cpl. Keller broke formation to get ahead, while Sgt. Mers and Pfc. Conway held their position. Pvt. Shaw scanned the base for what looked like an officers quarters to him. He scoped in to get a more detailed view of the few buildings he could see.
“I can’t find his quarters.” He reported back.
“We got 20 guards two in each tower, which there are four. Two at the main gate then two, five man patrols around the base walls. There is only one gate, which can be covered very easily. We should only use our Mk6’s. They won’t make noise or give away our positions. I can get one of the patrols into the jungle and take them out. The rest won’t be a problem.” Cpl. Keller reported back.
“Do it, me and Conway will flank around to engage the other patrol. Then we assault the base. Shaw, move into a better position then take the shot.” Sgt. Mers said. They moved into position. Sgt. Mers aimed at the patrol and watched from the corner of his eye Cpl. Keller’s go into the woods. He clicked his fire rate to full and pulled the trigger. Conway did the same and the patrol was wiped. The guards in the tower nearest saw their comrades go down silently.
As one turned to push the button for the siren he got a single shot to the head. The man next to him got the same fate.
“One, tower is clear. Shaw engage one we can take another while Keller takes the last. Then, we’ll assault the main gate.” Sgt. Mers said.
“Sir, I have the target locked.”
“Take it.” The sound of his round leaving the barrel cracked the air. Every muscle in Sgt. Mers body froze.
“Target is hit, I’m moving up with Keller.”
“Good, I’ll call in evac. This is fire-team Echo we are ready for evac and reinforcements, give us an ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival.)” Sgt. Mers said.
“Ten minutes is your ETA. We still see enemy contacts, so clear them out before we land, roger.”
“We’re working on it now.” Sgt. Mers replied. He aimed and fired 3 quick shots 2 hitting one of the two last insurgents. The last was killed by the crack of a sniper rifle.
“Alright, boys get in their and secure that equipment.” Sgt. Mers said while moving out into the open. Their mission was a success. He kicked open the front gate and walked into the small compound.
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