Poltava
3 Hours ago
The city of Poltava was battered, but back under Imperial control. Although some pockets of Sep resistance remained, Serena Mason's forces were easily clearing them out, and most of them surrendered without putting up much of a fight. The battle was easy. Having the advantage of working nanobots and functional systems, the Imperial army swept through the city like a tornado.
On a hill on the outskirts of the forest southeast of the city was the Terran FOB, where the Emperor and marshal Mason stood, overlooking a tactical map of Europa.
Well, that was kinda fun. Mason said. But now, I'd like a real fight.
Well, Cerberus' First Regiment and the local NDF troops have retaken Narva, and the main Cerberus force is preparing to attack Breintenfeld. Means we're going to Frawstad, after securing what's left of Mount Henry.
What about Frederikshald?
Redfield zoomed in on Frederikshald.
The EMP's will have disabled their nuclear command center, so they can't see a thing! They could try shooting the missiles, but all that'll do is make the spill disintegrate them.
Hehehe! Now that's something I'd like to see! Serena said happily, while maliciously laughing.
Maybe I'll drop their surviving officers in acid... Not enough to kill them instantly; just weak enough to make then regret ever betraying us! The emperor pretended to be angry, clenching his fists, while he struggled not to burst out laughing. Either way'this'll be a total mop-up!
I like the way you think, sir!
Trust me, you've seen nothing yet. Redfield turned to Serena. Let's go get old Jimmy now, shall we? And wait, before I forget... Mike took Serena's head in his hands and pressed a kiss on her lips.
Don't call me sir, okay?
90 Minutes ago
Mount Henry
Cannons blazed, tanks shot, and helicopters spewed their deadly load as the Imperial army tightened the net around Mount Henry, driving the Separatists ever further to the complex's entrance. Survivors from James' garrison joined teh advancing Imperials on the way, emboldening the Terrans even further. Soon enough, the fighting had reached the mountain itself.
After just a few minutes of skirmishing, the Separatist commanders came out, waving white flags, frantically shouting We surrender, we surrender!
Hold your fire! The Emperor ordered, and his men stopped shooting immediately. Only the Mount Henry survivors kept shooting.
I said hold your fire, damn you! Redfield shouted, detonating a grenade in the air for good measure. You'll have your chance. He whispered into his comm link.
40 minutes ago
Somewhere over Western Europa
Redfield, Magnus and the Mason sibblings were now on a dropship headed for Frawstad, leaving the scene of a grizzly mass execution behind. Out of the 20,000 Sep survivors, the Mount Henry personnel had massacred 17,000.
Admiral Harlow appeared on the viewscreen.
Sir, Cerberus is preparing for their main attack, and Cruciland will launch another strike shortly. Victory is near!
What can you tell us about the situation in Frawstad? Asked Carl.
Our bombardment took out most of their defenses, but there's still artillery, tanks and many infantrymen left. They're pushing the NDf forces back; they're going to need our help soon. I'm going to divert my drones there but we can't defeat them without ground support.
Got it.
Harlow broke comms. The drone fleet over the Bohemian Ocean made its way to Frawstad.
So James, you sure your men are up for another battle? Carl asked.
We're ready, and we want more payback! I'm gonna teach these bastards they shouldn't have messed with me!
Don't act so conceited Jim. You almost lost Mount Henry, remember? Sneered Serena.
Ha! Like hell you would've done any better!
I'm perplexed how you even got to be marshal!
Cause I'm not that idiot you think I am!
Don't deceive yourself, James. You're a good strategist but you're worthless on the field. Mike condescended.
Huh. You always were the emperor's favorite, sis.
I am, dear brother. But not for the reason you think!
What's that supposed to mean?
Mike was now blushing. Be... Quiet... James! You'll be hitting Buisness District, the main force will come in from the east and meet up with you later.
As you will, sir.
We'll turn that city into a killing ground, boys! Serena ordered her officers.
Frawstad coming up! Came the pilot over the intercom.
As the dropship veered into the Frawstad Valley the crew got a nasty surprise.
The city was burning.
Present time
Colonel Sokolov's armored brigade had the Separatist positions at Breitenfeld pincered. The brigade, consisting of 800 Heavy Tanks, 1000 MBTs and 250 SPAT pieces, attacked immediately, smashing its way through the Sep lines. Cerberus' 203rd Heavy Assault division was in trouble, and they had to get the heat off' them. Something Sokolov was glad to be doing, as this would be his first combat mission since the end of the Great War in 2180.
When the Sep artillery had zeroed in on Sokiolov's brigade, a wing of tactical bombers dropped their fusion bombs on their posisions, ripping the ground and smashing the Sep guns to pieces.
Sokolov to Leng! You're all clear! Will keep supporting you all the way through. Sokolov out.
