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This story contains warfighting, Orgy }
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The APC\u8217\'92s engine roared like a beast under strain, its metal hull rattling with every round that slammed into the dirt nearby. The squad braced inside, helmets low, rifles clutched tight as tracer fire streaked across the slit-like view ports.}
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Dequan Shilds: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Two mikes out! }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
(}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the driver barked over comms}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
)}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 We\u8217\'92re dropping you right at the ridge base after that, you\u8217\'92re on your own!}
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Sgt. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
Alena }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Copy that! }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Viper}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Squad, you heard him check mags, last safety checks now We hit dirt, we move!}
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Private }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
Marcus}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\cf17\fs28\loch
 Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
grinned nervously, tapping his helmet: Heavy fire, open terrain, and only one ridge between us and hell My kinda vacation.}
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Specialist }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
Janet}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\cf18\fs28\loch
 Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
didn\u8217\'92t look up from her tablet as she synced her drone feed: Keep joking Meeks, Maybe the }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF (Coalition Security Forces) }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 troops will}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 die laughing.}
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Private }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
John }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 chambered his rifle and muttered: Wouldn\u8217\'92t mind if they did}
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Delgado\u8217\'92s eyes met }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
Private Julian }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
across the dim compartment. He looked calm }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
t}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
oo calm. \u8220\'93Julian, you\u8217\'92re on rear security. Travers, you\u8217\'92re up front with me. Meeks smoke grenades ready. Jackson, the second your drone\u8217\'92s up, I want eyes on those AA trucks.\u8221\'94}
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Dequan Shields: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Thirty seconds!}
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The ramp dropped and chaos greeted them }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
bullets and explosions everywhere}
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Machine gun fire ripped through the morning fog, snapping into the dirt like angry hornets. The sound of distant artillery cracked the sky open. The squad sprinted out of the APC, boots sinking into cold mud, as rounds slammed into the armor plating behind them.}
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MOVE! MOVE! MOVE!\u8221\'94 Delgado shouted, diving behind a half-collapsed stone wall. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 followed, sliding into cover beside her as dust and pebbles rained down.}
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Jackson }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
dropped to one knee, releasing her recon drone a hummingbird-sized machine that zipped into the smoke-filled sky. \u8220\'93Drone\u8217\'92s airborne! I got visual on multiple heat signatures left ridge, 200 meters! AA trucks are further north, parked along a dirt path. They\u8217\'92re already spinning their guns toward us!\u8221\'94}
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John }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travres}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
God damn it, they know we\u8217\'92re here.}
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Alena }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Then let\u8217\'92s make them regret it!}
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She peeked over cover, spotting the ridge line. The }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF (Coalition Security Forces) }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 troops}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 were dug in deep, firing from sandbag nests and shattered concrete positions.}
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Julian}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
APC\u8217\'92s pulling back, we\u8217\'92re on our own!}
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Alena}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
 Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Good Less noise, }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Viper}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Squad push up the ridge, stagger formation. Meeks, throw smoke to the east! Jackson, tag targets for the drone strike. Travers, suppressing fire on my mark!\u8221\'94}
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Meeks }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
yanked two smoke grenades, pulled the pins and hurled them into the open. Thick gray plumes began to crawl across the battlefield.}
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Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 raised her fist. \u8220\'93MARK!\u8221\'94}
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The squad erupted in coordinated fire rifles cracking }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
D}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
elgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 dropped two }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
(Coalition Security Forces) }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
sold}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
i}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ers dumping her mag and reloading }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
muzzle flashes stro}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
bing}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 in the haze. The enemy\u8217\'92s return fire became erratic }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
uncoordinated }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF (Coalition Security Forces) }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 sold}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
i}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ers pancaking }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
echoing from the }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ridge above}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
retreating}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
.}
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As the smoke thickened and the ridge loomed before them, }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
keyed her radio:}
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\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Command, this is }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Viper}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Squad. We\u8217\'92ve reached the forward point under heavy fire. Beginning assault on the ridge. Expect contact in waves. We\u8217\'92ll clear the AA trucks or die trying.\u8221\'94}
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Static. Then,\line \u8220\'93Copy, }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Viper}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Squad }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
r}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
einforcements ETA: fifteen minutes. Hold the line.\u8221\'94}
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Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 smirked grimly.\line \u8220\'93Fifteen minutes }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
check your guns and plates get ready}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
\u8221\'94 }
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As viper squad made themselves ready the}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 ridge }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
above }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
shook and crackled}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 with shells and bullets other Pax troops can be seen running and advancing the position}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
. Dirt and shrapnel rained down as }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
viper}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Squad hunkered behind a half-crumbled retaining wall. The smell of burnt soil and gunpowder was thick enough to choke on.}
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Through her cracked visor, }{\rtlch\afs28\ab0 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\b0\loch
Sgt. Alena }{\rtlch\afs28\ab0 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\cf19\fs28\b0\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 scanned the right flank. Then she froze.}
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\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Contact! Two CSF tanks right side, fifty meters past that barn }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Johnson get thoes rockets ready!}
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The ground trembled as the first tank\u8217\'92s turret swung toward them, its barrel glowing faintly red from repeated fire. The second began to reposition, treads grinding over shattered asphalt.}
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Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
! Rocket launcher now!}
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Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28\ab0 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\b0\loch
loaded the rocket}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, dropped to one knee, and sighted the nearest tank through the haze. \u8220\'93Got eyes on the lead one }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
back blast clear firing!}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ohnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 fired the backblast rocked the air, kicking up clouds of dust and smoke. The rocket streaked across the field, slamming into the tank\u8217\'92s front armor. The explosion sent a burst of flame skyward, the turret lurching violently before collapsing into itself }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
direct hit with an anti tank rocket.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
The second tank swung its cannon toward Julian\u8217\'92s position}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: Get the fuck back its out for revenge!}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Before it could fire, two more trails of smoke shot out from the nearby trench line other Pax }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Armata}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 units joining in. The impacts came a second later, ripping the tank\u8217\'92s treads clean off and sending it rolling into a ditch.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 whooped, \u8220\'93Hell yeah, Pax }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Fucking Armata }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
baby!\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\sl276\slmult1\ql\sb0\sa140\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Sarge! My drone feed\u8217\'92s showing a }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs16\rtlch\ai \ltrch\loch\i\fs28\loch
lot}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 of heat signatures east treeline! Looks like }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 sending everything they\u8217\'92ve got. Infantry, transports, even heavy gunners }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
t}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
hey\u8217\'92re doing a final push!\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Fuck}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Of course they are\u8230\'85}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Rounds started pinging against the rubble again closer and heavier this time }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
you can hear the thoom }{\rtlch\afs28\ai \ltrch\loch\fs28\i\loch
thoom thoom thoom }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
of a 50 cal,}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Meeks ducked as a bullet carved a line across his shoulder plate.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
They\u8217\'92re trying to pin us down!}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado\u8217\'92s }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
mind worked fast open field, tanks disabled, but too much exposure. If they stayed here, they\u8217\'92d be torn apart}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: Viper}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Squad }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
reposition}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 up to the mall ruins on the north slope brick structure }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
stores windows}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 decent cover! We\u8217\'92ll be exposed if we stay out here!}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 nodded, already recalling her drone. \u8220\'93Copy that!\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, smoke the route! }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, suppressing fire on the treeline! Julian you\u8217\'92re tail gun, keep that launcher handy. Move on my mark!}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
She waited for a lull just a few seconds between the }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
mortar}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 volleys. Then she raised her fist. \u8220\'93MARK!\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
The squad broke from cover, boots pounding through churned mud as smoke grenades popped and hissed, shrouding their advance in rolling gray clouds. Bullets zipped past, cracking into the earth inches away.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
They sprinted toward the mall ruins }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
it was new}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, half-collapsed structure of concrete and twisted rebar jutting out like ribs }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
lights still on stores still stocked with goods an CSF APC broke off and moved tward the mall 50. cal turret firing Johnson }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
fired another rocket, dropping a }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 transport before }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
it drove}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 through a broken doorway }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the troops spilled out on fire screaming for their mothers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 set up defensive fire from the shattered windows while Jackson reestablished her drone link }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Travers and Meeks killing 5 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 soldiers trying to advance.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Delgado crouched behind a toppled sign that once read}{\rtlch\afs28\ab \ltrch\loch\fs28\b\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28\ab \ltrch\loch\fs28\b\loch
CUCKMART}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs15\rtlch\ab \ltrch\loch\b\fs28\loch
 \u8211\'96 LOWEST PRICES}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 checking her rifle\u8217\'92s ammo counter. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
looked out the window the valley below shimmered with movement. CSF}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
soldiers were gathering for one last surge. She exhaled slowly. }
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
we hold here. Whatever happens, we don\u8217\'92t break. Pax stands.\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Lightning flashed from a distant artillery blast as the battle for the ridge roared back to life.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch

\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch

\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
The ruined mall smelled of smoke and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
new}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 plastic the scent of modern life chewed up by war. Light slanted through jagged holes in the roof, cutting the dust into sharp beams. Julian sat on a collapsed display stand }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
looking at the electronic store}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Three thousand dollars for a fucking cellphone }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
n}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
o wonder half the country\u8217\'92s in revolution.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 snorted, leaning a shoulder against a scorched mannequin }
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Yeah, well at least it was way cheaper than your last girlfriend.\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Laughter bubbled out of the squad  }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 snorted,}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
 Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 gave a short, amused sound through h}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
er nose}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
  everyone except }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
. She allowed herself a small, flat smile, the kind that was more discipline than humor.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
:  }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
All right, breaks ove}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
r }
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
voice drilling them back into formation. She sauntered across the debris, boots crunching over shattered tile and glass. Up close the lines around her mouth were exhaustion and focus braided together. }
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: I}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 want someone with range on the third floor }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
y}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ou see movement on the hill you }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
pop em,}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
n}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
o mercy }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, you and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 watch }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ohnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
\u8217\'92s }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
flank. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, keep the drone up and paint anything that moves in that treeline. If anything crosses that crest, we drop \u8217\'92em.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Copy,\u8221\'94 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
replied immediately, fingers dancing on the controller as the drone hummed into position, its feed projected on her visor. Thermal blobs crawled over the valley, CSF troops bunching like ants.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ohnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Raised}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
his}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 DMR. The weapon felt heavy and hungry in his hands }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
getting his sights ready putting debreis and a old black shirt around the rifile to conseal it}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
. The rest fell into motion around him: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 scaled the rubble with a short, efficient grin; }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 checked his sidearm twice and followed; }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 threaded the drone between exposed rafters to keep a clear line.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 stayed a beat, watching the valley through a hole where an advertisement used to glow. Below, the CSF push was forming men }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
moving slowly}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, a truck }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
moving closer to the killzone}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: Viper}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Squad }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
h}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
old your sectors. When they crest the hill, be precise and brutal. We are not letting them take this position }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
hold the line.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Three small elements lining up at the saddle. Big gunner moving to the left.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Drop the fuckers}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ohnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 opens fire first killing the first CSF soldier headshot his body drops like a bag of bricks }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 open fire 6 CSF soldiers dead the rest scramble for cover CSF soldiers shoot wildly at the mall but the position cover and concealment is absolute }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jacksons}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 drone marks targets and they drop one by one. Now there was silence dead }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
silence}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 the one you hear after everyone is dead and you've won 5 minutes later a }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
few other }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
pax squads moves into the same position giving the mall a thumbs up then the radio squeaks}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
L}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ieutenant}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Phillip Moose}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: that\u8217\'92s a hell of a job Viper squad come down and rearm and reload we still got to take down the Anti Aircraft guns so we can get air support My squad Domino Squad will support your approach}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: copy that Lt, }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Moose }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Viper squad regroup and reload and plate up}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Two Pax soldiers }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
quick and}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 efficient rolled a battered crate across the floor }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
of the mall}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and pried it open. The lid came free with a grunt, revealing a neat }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
resupply }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
spare mags stacked like bricks sealed bandoleers of rounds and rigid armor plates that smelled faintly of oil and cold metal. Men reached in slapping plates into carriers clicking new magazines home testing triggers with habitual thumbs.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Phillip }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Moose:}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Alright Viper Domino its a long walk but feet are quieter as soon as the AA is down we can secure the f}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
orward}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 camp then y'all can take a break get hungry }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
get aggressive get motivated}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and move out!}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
The approach to the first AA emplacement smelled of oil and scorched }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
tank tracks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 gouged into the dirt, spent casings catching the sun like dull teeth. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Viper and Domino }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Squad moved like ghosts, low and tight, boots barely whispering over gravel as they closed the final slope. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado\u8217\'92s}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 palm tapped her chest three fingers go, go, go.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
They hit the perimeter hard }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 peeled wide and slammed into the rear trench while }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ohnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
clipped across the front }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
their rifles killing the gunners }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
before they could raise the barrels }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
a young female }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
soldier}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 turns pistol raised one shot to the heart she bleed out }
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
The driver of the }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
second}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 AA truck an ugly armored cab behind a spinning turret yanked the vehicle into reverse and then slammed it forward, trying to plow through the crumpled barricade and escape. Its tires screamed a spray of gravel kicked up in their faces.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Driver! Take him!\u8221\'94 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 snapped.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ohnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 was already up, shouldering his launcher with the fluid, practiced motion }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
h}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
e lined the sight aimed not for the turret but the belly where fuel and hydraulics pooled and let the rocket go.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
The impact was immediate and merciless. The truck folded like a paper boat under heat a blast, a sheet of flame, the cab disintegrating into a bright bloom that sent metal and a shockwave outward. The air filled with the metallic tang of burning. For a second the world was nothing but noise and heat and the acrid smell of detonated fuel }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the driver flayed out screaming on fire they let him burn to death}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
On the squad channel }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
you can hear }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Domino squad }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
opening fire soldiers dieing explosions then silence}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the second }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
AA battery neutralized. No survivors. Area secure.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
A long, loaded breath passed through }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Viper}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Squad. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
whooped once, half-relief, half-adrenaline, then sucked the sound back when }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado\u8217\'92s}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 hand went up. They moved through the wreck, quick checks and soft curses no survivors in the cab a heat-sizzled uniform where a man had been. It felt both necessary and obscene.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 wiped grit from her face and keyed her own mic. \u8220\'93Copy Domino. Good work. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Viper }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
hold perimeter. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, sweep for secondary emplacements. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, you still got one rocket or you dry?\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson:}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Four}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 left}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato:}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 Excellent}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 We hit the third from the ridge }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
joint strike lets move}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
The joint strike was }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
quick and l}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ethal}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Domino and Mountain Squad moved like a practiced pair of blades: one shoved men into the open while the other cut them down. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 sprinted to the ammo rack and planted the AV grenade with a single practiced motion the detonation was }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
loud}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 cavernous roar that rolled down the slope and left the wreckage }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
a }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
smoking }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
wreak.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Moose}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: Thats how Pax Armata get it done Pax aircraft carrier Scarlet maiden the ground is clear send the birds}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: lets get back to base camp my ass hurts}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
evryone in the squad laughs as they walk back to the camp }
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: I hope they got the good MRE this time Pax is a real respected force now funding from all over the planet}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: yea they got those flavored cigarettes to dibs on the strawberry flavor}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: yep they even got ice cream for everyone}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the squads got more pep in their steep as they approached the camp boats with supplies gear vehicles and tents fill the beach quickly }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
they set up their tents get some food and finally relax relaxing as much as you can on the battlefield but when nightfall hits }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 has a different plan when the watch is up and most of the camp asleep she opens a purple canister of gas its the ghost virus it goes into the lungs of all the men and woman in the camp and transforms them into ghosta the goddess }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
S}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
orya calms her new servants minds and makes the camp horny }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 turns into her ghosta form and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
walks into the mens tent}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: I know you boys are hard let me take care of thoes dicks}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
everyone was still hard asleep they had good food enemy was hundreds of miles away and the body needed rest but }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 had a mandate from the goddess }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
S}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
orya so she moved toward }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnsons}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 cot and began to feel on his dick his body was already in its ghosta form }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 carefully slid down his pants and began to suck on his flaccid penis }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
it}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 began to get hard he was packing a perfect 7 inches she began to slowly suck shushing }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
and sloshing }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
sounds filling the tent Johnson }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
has not had sex in years }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
he cums within 10 seconds and wakes up}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: wah what the hell is this!?}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: easy easy soldier did Lord Sorya fill you in}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: yes but I thought I was some type of psycho trip why did you do this}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: your planet is at war with the Holy Alliance and they can only be stopped with the backing of another god}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf17\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 wakes up from his sleep}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: no this is something different I actually signed up for Pax Armata but this you just enlisted us all into some cosmic holy war}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch

\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 : trust me my planet had wars and chaos in it we fought hard same as you but the powers they wielded destroyed us and trust me you don\u8217\'92t want to be under holy rule\u8230\'85. Now stop looking so sad gang bang is on me}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch

\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the men were reluctant }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
but }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf21\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 pulled his dick out and started jerking off }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 started doing the same }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 started to jerk off }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf21\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and sucking his dick outside you can hear moans and grunts the whole camp was under the spell of lord Sorya everyone was horny and having sex }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson's}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 dick was hard again rubbed his penis up and down }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgatos}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 vagina and slid in}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
 Johnson's}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 moan was a bit loud but Ghosta pussy was that good his dick was somehow getting a small massage inside her pussy it felt like he was about to cum but the feeling held as he pumped and pumped it was a total new and exciting experience he pulled on }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgatos}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 tail a little rubbed his hands on her soft ass her Ghosta body was perfect far better than his previous sexual partners he }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
pumps and pumps savoring evry moment he fucks her until he gets tired and}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 cums inside like pouring milk oozing inside her pussy }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 was a little stunned}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
  Damn dude you just came inside of the Sargent an entire half gallon these new body's are crazy}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: yep you can even adjust your penis size}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf21\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
walks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 turns around }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
D}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
elgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
quickly}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 sticks his penis inside }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
D}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
elgatos}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 pussy he gasps in pleasure meanwhile }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 walks over to }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
M}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
eeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 putting his hands on his balls and fondles them and sticking his tongue out }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
and kissing him both of their gay desires layed bare travers is fucking }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 faster working himself into a orgasim}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf21\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: oh fuck yes you feel so much better than my wife}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf21\fs28\loch
Traver}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf21\fs28\loch
s}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 thrust inside more and more as they are both moaning now}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
ackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 walks inside already in her ghosta form her body is a little petite }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
a little nervous }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
M}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
eeks }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
opens his eyes and pulls }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
away from their passionate kiss}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: wait, }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 lets help out }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 our team sticks together}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 smiles both of her head tassels smile}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ing}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 as well as she walks over to }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
M}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
eeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and lays on her back on the cot }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
M}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
eeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 goes down and begins to lick}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
 Jacksons }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
clit she squeaks in excitement her asexuality gone replaced with full lust and desire }
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: oh fuck }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
M}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
eeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 stick your dick inside let me fell sex}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 sticks his penis in }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson's}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 vagina do}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
es not}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 bleed because her body is not human her vagina accepts his dick without pain only pleasure throughout her body her first time having sex the best she squirts on the ground as }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
M}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
eeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 cums inside her pussy filling her up}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: please }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 fuck me to I need it}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
turns }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 around and slaps his dick against her ass before he sticks it in her pussy }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 moans in pleasure as }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 thrust over and over }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
loosing herself in the moment as she orgasms again }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
and again}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 s}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
oaking}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 the sheets of the cot in pleasure}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: oh yes fuck that ass baby shove that dick in my asshole}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 pulls out puts his middle finger in her ass hole its clean he is surprised but not that surprised ghosta bodies are amazing }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 puts his dick right on the pucker of her ass }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ant sticks it in its a bit tight but glides in smoothly it feels great as he pumps in and out of her small ass }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 orgasms as her tail is pulled any doubt anyone had about serving a goddess and changing forms melted away they all felt assured their blessings}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato:}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 (drinking some water) alright fuck fest is over get some sleep we got to be up in 6 hours and we got to assault the radio towers tomorrow a holy operative named firefly is there you will see now why being backed by a goddess is essential to this war}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the camp settled down and the rest of the }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
P}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ax troops learned how to switch back to their human forms and phase through objects a natural ability of the ghost now they rest and prepare for the assault tomorrow }
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar\rtlch\afs24 \ltrch\loch\fs24\loch

\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
The next day }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Dawn hadn\u8217\'92t broken yet just that thin hollow blue where night loosens its grip but the sun hasn\u8217\'92t bothered to show up, Camp smelled of cold metal and coffee gone tepid }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
dried up sperm }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
tarps stiff with dew }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
viper }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Squad }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
huddled around the briefing tent }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Sgt. Alena Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 stood over the map laid on an overturned ammo crate}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado\u8217\'92s }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
voice was low business-first. \u8220\'93Three comm towers ridge line, saddle, and the relay at Black Hollow. We blow them, CSF}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
loses command links for the sector Domino }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
squad}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 got the southern approach we push north through the }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
bush}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and hit them fast }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
remember only use your abilities don\u8217\'92t use you your full ghost form}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the squad agreed and they moved up the mountain toward the valley}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: wow }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 did }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
not}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 know you were asexual}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: yeah ...it felt great but also scary }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
I am}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 glad I can feel things now my emotions are real inside you know}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: glad you like your gifts don\u8217\'92t worry its all blessings from here on out ghosta virus holders live for 1000 years im on my 208}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\super\fs28\loch
th}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 year we also never truly die we reincarnate but still watch your heads out there alright get low and stay quiet we are in enemy territory}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
flicked a glance at the drone feed on her visor and tapped a coordinate }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
t}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
owers look semi-isolated. Some guard patrols, but nothing heavy ye}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
t}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: this firefly you said he was some sort of holy man}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: yea a holy warrior he gets his power by rapeing angles or gets his power from the mad god Jorber }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cs16\rtlch\ai \ltrch\loch\i\fs28\loch
Firefly}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
. Supposedly an elite CSF operator, a}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
n}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
ambush artist}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 with incendiary training and a knack for hitting command nets and disappearing. Some said Firefly carried a flame-patterned scarf and a smile like a blade others said it was nothing but rumor to scare new troops. The thing about rumors in war was that they made you check the shadows twice and respect quiet places.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
met their eyes one by one. \u8220\'93Firefly or no Firefly our job doesn\u8217\'92t change\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the squad nodded their head as they approach the top}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ohnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 kept his SMG snug against his shoulder, barrel low as the scrub crunched under their boots. The comm tower}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
s}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 loomed above them }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
in the distance tower}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 of steel and antennae the control shack }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
turns into a }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 outpost}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
large}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 concrete }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
building}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 half-swallowed by }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
forest}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 hung back a half-step, drone folded at her hip, fingers already dancing on her controller.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Sarge, two at the door,\u8221\'94 she mouthed and then tossed }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
a flashbang }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
a tiny flash and a concussive pop }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
a CSF soldier ears bleeding can be seen stumbling out}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Breach!\u8221\'94 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 hissed.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
They moved like a }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
snake in the grass}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
slipped to the left }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
2}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\super\fs28\loch
nd}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 entry }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
and swept his SMG efficient }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
simi auto burst headshots only}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
t}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
he enemy crumpled where they stood }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
a soldier tried reaching fot the radio but he got shot in the ass}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 dazed and disoriented }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
he fell over}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 rifles slipping from slack hands. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf21\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 stacked the door and poured i}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
n}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 controlled muzzle discipline keeping the shots clean and intentional }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
dropping a few more soldiers downstairs.}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf18\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
\u8217\'92s drone peeked through the window, broadcasting thermal}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
s}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 to her visor and clicking as she confirmed all clear }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
CSF soldiers dead.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Clear!\u8221\'94 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
called a second later, breath rough with controlled adrenaline.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
went straight for the control panel dusty blinking with weak LEDs wires snaking into conduit like veins. He set the charge with methodical care the bomb\u8217\'92s harness clipped to the rack, the timer engaged, and the emitter set to fry circuitry on detonation. He covered it with a thin sheet of insulated canvas, hands steady despite the hum in his ears. \u8220\'93Three minutes,\u8221\'94 he said low, sealing the panel.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 checked the perimeter \u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
SHIT WERE EXPOSED GET LOUD\u8221\'94}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 eyes sweeping for any sign of the rumored Firefly anything that didn\u8217\'92t belong. The }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
troops rushed firing the rifles they ducked behind the sandbags while Johnson threw a flashbang and a smoke}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
They reloaded in fast synchronized motions mags out and in }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
and they returned fire d}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
r}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
oping some enemy troops.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: \u8220\'93MEEKS SMOKE LETS REPOSITION\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
M}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
eeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 imminently throws 2 smokes and the squad reposition toward the abandoned brick house}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: If Domino hits south we\u8217\'92ve bought ourselves a clean window. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 set up }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
out the window}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 approach and keep that panel in your sight. }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ohnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 you cover the far line from the southwest shack.}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
 Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
, watch air and blind spots }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
keep that drown up}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf21\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 hold rear at the }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
bush }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
line and call it if anything breathes funny }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
t}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
hey shifted into positions }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
then the building blew up Viper squad used the opportune }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
moment}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and returned fire CSF solders falling back Domino squad blew up their building rumbling in the background it looks like they were about to win some Pax }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
A}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
rmata forces starts to push but t}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
he bugs came out of nowhere a shimmer in the thin blue air little pinpricks of moving light that at first looked like nothing more than insects. Then one landed on }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson's}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
j}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
acket and burned through fabric like acid }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
another landed on two Pax reinforcements incinerating them instantly to the bone their skeleton remain}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Fuck he\u8217\'92s right there! Cover me!\u8221\'94 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
J}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
ohnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 howled  slamming his palm against his shoulder as heat and pain lanced through him }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 gave him covering fire}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
. \u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
what the fuck they did }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
not}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 accept the virius!!? they got cooked ahhhhh that shit only stung me }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
and that shit hurts}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: stay calm soldier you got this feel the magic in you and heal your shoulde}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
r ill use an ice spell to cover us}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Ice hold\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
She put her hand out the window and it began to snow a little ice his fireflies began to falter and slow The firefly down }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 held his arm and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
swung his SMG in a violent ugly arc toward the shimmer dumping rounds in rapid bursts. The bullets chewed through air and shredded fabric but the swarm behaved like living flak tiny reflective casings, a shimmering curtain that absorbed or deflected the rounds. The rounds pinged away like rain on metal. The firefly swarm insulated whatever was behind it.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28
\u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Get down!\u8221\'94 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgado}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 yelled. The first ricochet kicked up gravel at her boots she shoved }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
Johnson out the way}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 \u8220\'93}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
feel the magic hit that fucker with a lighting bolt\u8221\'94}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf24\fs28\loch
Meeks}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 raised his hand and cast a lighting bolt is snapped through the air instantly}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
humming pulse that rippled through the air like a struck bell }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
f}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
or a heartbeat }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
the firefly staggered}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 right at the same time}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 cast another}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 a bright, electric }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
thunder bolt}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 bloom and then a cascade of dead }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
fireflies}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 lights as the }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
fireflies}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 faltered, spun mid-hover and crashed harmlessly into the }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
grass}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 grunted: }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
son of a bitch}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 opens fire putting 5 rounds in his head the firefly}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 slumping to his knees as }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
he fell to the side dead}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 and }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
walk up to the corpse }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf22\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 takes the Fireflys revolver and rifle but }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 sees a pink booklet in his jacket he kneels and picks it up and reads it a quiet minute or two passes while the rest of the team reloads and recover}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: this guy was fucked in the head and foolish he sort of built these fireflies and raped a child angel to get these extra powers he also loved his little sister from the orphanage in a sexual manner marred her and had a child what the fuck are all holy warriors this bonkers?}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 nods her head she has herd this insanity before}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: now you see what we are up against you would have ended up like the reinforcements if you had }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
not }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
excepted the virus when we push toward the capitol and the rest of the country we have to kill or capture these angles also kill the political leaders soldiers civilians who have excepted Jorber as their god}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf23\fs28\loch
Jackson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: wait wait wait we just cant shoot political leaders and civilians}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: unfortunately Jorber his mind is broken and his followers go into his madness and as }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
you}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 can see their magic is as le}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
thal}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 as ours there are probably thousands of angles out on this planet giving blessings and fucking the minds and actions of the people this is a small exp}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
osure}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 the president is probably fucking a child angel everyday and using his power to influence politics you in the big game now remember }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
I have}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 been fighting for 150 years at this point and have gained victory on many worlds may the goddess }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
S}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
orya bless our efforts.}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf20\fs28\loch
Johnson}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: damn I joined the Pax Armata because the CSF }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
keep the bullshit status quo keeping the poor countries poor while the rich countries prosper we are here to get thoes rich bastards uncomfortable}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: I know I felt the same way but there is a religious aspect the more followers Jorbor gets the more powerful he becomes just like lord Soryoa you want freedom stay with Sorya if you wan an evil totalitarian dictator follow Jorbor but your world involved has been involved for the last 100 years its coming to a head now}
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf21\fs28\loch
Travers}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
: so what }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
now this}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 planet is huge the moons to its gonna be a long fight }
\par \pard\plain \s18\loch\sl276\slmult1\sb0\sa140\ql\sb0\sa140\ltrpar{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\cf19\fs28\loch
Delgato:}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
 it is and will be now lets head toward the town once our second aircraft carrier is fixed we will set up a permanent base here in Naltoma alright team lets regroup with the convoy these radio towers our ours }{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
now}{\rtlch\afs28 \ltrch\loch\fs28\loch
. }
\par }