0300H, somewhere in the Western hemisphere, exact
coordinates undisclosed. A dark-garbed figure paused for a few seconds in front
of a seemingly empty wall of an abandoned structure. After uttering some
murmuring sound and touching it with his right palm, the wall opened, without
revealing much as the other side was all too dark. The figure stepped forward
and was seemingly swallowed in the darkness ahead of him.
From the newcomer’s perspective, three shadowed figures can
be made out, all male, seated around a huge, table-like platform. “Morning!”
the middle figure greeted with a sarcastic voice. “I gather we’re all here. We
can get started.”
The central part of the platform suddenly generated a
blinding light, slightly revealing details of the formerly shadowed figures.
Judging from their garments, all three are highly decorated officers, seasoned,
if the word is appropriate. Looking closely at the light from the platform, one
can surmise the projected image of what looks like a city.
“Last night at 1800H we received intel from our encampment
in Leboux of several Axis activities in multiple areas within and outside the
city,” the middle figure stood up, “one of the scout reports mentioned the
sightings of Priority Targets 1 and 2.” The projected image changed a bit,
displaying facial images of two individuals, one with female features, while
the other's face was covered with a breathing device.
“That’s not our only concern” the figure to the left of the
standing one interrupted. “Two days ago, we’ve suddenly lost communication with
one of our assets in the city, a good one, if I may add. However, their
commanding officer reportedly engaged several enemy units without directives
from us. As of this moment, they’ve been marked as a rogue unit. Orders are to
bring them in: Dead or Alive.”
The third figure pushed a dossier on the platform towards
the newcomer, “Unfortunately for us, we need you and your men to handle the
situation in Leboux,” said the figure followed with a heavy sigh.
The newcomer moved closer to the lit platform to pick the
file. “As usual, this meeting never happened and as far as ASOCOM is concerned,
you and your men don’t exist and therefore are not acting under direct orders
from us” said the first figure in a firm tone. “Are we clear on that, Ozz?”
“Loud and clear, General. Loud and clear!”
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