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Operation Payback Part 2
Posted By: Charle Subketkaew<mastahunta@yahoo.com>
Date: 24 September 2005, 4:49 am
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Operation Payback Part II
Finishing his briefing, a loud explosion echoed from the west. "What the hell was that?" said McNeil. "I'm not sure marine, but whatever it is, we're going to meet it first" commented Adams. Omega team double timed to the west, and gradually slowed down for caution. "Ok, McNeil, take this sniper rifle and post up on that building over there. You cover our back while I send Baskowitz to flank the right. I'm going to come up from the left. Questions?" said Adams. All the ODSTs shook their heads. "Ok, let's get ready to party then."
McNeil was the sharpest eye amongst the group. The last battle he was in was when Reach began to fall. He was stationed guarding a bunker near an orbital defense cannon generator. He had to pick off the Elites with his modified e.m.p. shells that ONI had spent months researching on. They were low on resources, but McNeil had proven himself to be the best sharpshooter among the trainees at the academy. Well, the best besides an actual Spartan. At this point, the Spartans were leading a black op on Jericho VIII. They had to rescue a fleet commander who thought it was smart to check the area out without recon. What a dumbass.
The explosion turned out to be coming from a downed Pelican. Apparently, it was hit in a firefight from the plasma scars on the side. "Is anyone hurt?" said Baskowitz. There was no answer. "Wait, I can hear someone in pain" said Adams. He was speaking the truth. There was someone yelling "AAAAAAH! It hurts!!!!". "Hold your pants marine. Santa Claus and his happy elves are coming to bring you Christmas presents." said Adams. The ODST's laughed. "Get to work boys." ordered Adams.
"What's your name son?" demanded Adams. "Private Zach Miller sir. I'm a member of the 120th air division." informed Miller. "Are you ok son?" said Adams. "Well, I think after the explosion, because I blacked out, I caught my leg underneath the wing of the pelican. When I was hit, the wing thrusted inwards and caught my leg. I could use some help to get it off." said Miller.
"Baskowitz, get the automatic saw to get Miller out of here. We'll get you patched up and out of this zone." said Adams. "No sir, I want to stay and fight." remarked Miller. "I admire your courage son, but you need to get your leg checked out. We need all our marines at full strength against these Covenant bastards." said Adams. "Understood sir." said Miller.
"Ok team, here's what the game plan is. Baskowitz, contact Forward Command Center Delta and have them evac Miller. We need to get him medical attention because this medical tape would sustain this wound for long. McNeil, you go check out that building to my right. You have your orders, move out!" commanded Adams. With that command, the ODSTs got to work.
"One more thing" said Adams. "Keep your squad link channel on 5. The Covenant have been intercepting a lot of our communication transmissions and that's the only one that I know of is protected." said Adams. "Understood sir" said the ODSTs in unison. They got about to their tasks swiftly. Baskowitz, McNeil, and Adams advanced forward to their objectives. Baskowitz got out his communication gear and attempted to patch through to Forward Command Center Delta. McNeil scouted the building to the right of their current location. Adams stayed with Miller to make sure he would hold out until reinforcements arrived.
The sun was beginning to fade away. Darkness engulfed the region quickly, as the bugs and insects of the night began to chirp. Omega team was scattered out still within the region, unaware of the night surprises that may take place. Whatever came their way, Omega team would be ready.
Not even 5 minutes after McNeil posted at his station, he spotted a dozen of shadowy figures looming below him. McNeil loaded his modified Sniper Rifle and activated the zoom feature to x20. He could see the monstrous creatures clicking in their native tongue to each other. McNeil wondered if they were just a leading advance force. McNeil switched his zoom feature to night vision. He targeted the leading shadowy figure going west from his position. McNeil fired a round in one shadowy figures' head. The figure immediately fell. Purple blood oozed out from the lifeless carcass. Turns out that the figure was a lead Elite patrolling this area. McNeil smiled. Now the real fun was about to start.
The remaining 11 Elites, shocked to what happened, spreaded out to find the source of the threat. McNeil had to act fast or this game of cat and mouse was going to end in the Covenant's favor. McNeil went over to the eastern edge, got out a grappling hook, latched it from the side of the wall, and repelled himself down. He withdrew his Battle Rifle and holstered his Sniper Rifle.
After reaching ground level, McNeil went up to the corner and peaked around. He spotted two Elites talking to each other. McNeil took out a grenade and tossed it near the pair of unsuspecting Elites. One moment later, the grenade detonated and the Elites went flying through the air. After they fell, purple blood surrounded their carcasses.
McNeil was feeling very modest upon himself. This was his first actual battle that he took with extreme caution. This battle was nothing like the simulations he had participated in back on Reach II. They used stun rounds in the skirmishes, but here was the real deal. Real weapons, real ammo, and real enemies.
McNeil's com pack blinked. It was a transmission. McNeil activated the receptor and ran to a secure spot. He got out his magnum and slapped in a fresh clip. " This is Corporal Adams to all available Omega Squadron members. Fallback point has been breached. I repeat, fallback point has been breached. Uploading coordinates to new rendezvous point." said Adams. A pair of coordinates reading A5 popped up in McNeil's HUD. "This is Sniper McNeil reporting in" responded McNeil. "I have spotted a squad of 10 Elites searching this area. Be advised they are armed and are activated with their cloaking devices." continued McNeil.
"Ok McNeil". said Adams. "I'll keep an eye out for those bastards. Adams out". The com snapped off. McNeil continued to move down the street to the right after reporting in with Adams. In this case, a breached fallback point meant two things. Either the men defending that point were obliterated, or Adams found some other fallen marines and needed support bringing them to the evac point. McNeil had to decide which one was this one.
A loud crunching sound was heard in the distance. McNeil readied his Battle Rifle. He switched his night vision on. The FOF tag read Baskowitz. McNeil took a deep sigh of relief. Baskowitz approached McNeil. "Damn, am I glad to see another brother around here." remarked Baskowitz. At that instant, plasma fire approached them from the front. McNeil shoved Baskowitz out of the way and fell to the floor. He blacked out.
To be continued…..
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