August 19th, 2017, 7 AM (0700 hours)
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It's been a month since the Boomslangs came to free Sensoa, and as they trained, they also fought in several sortie missions, slowly pushing the Ruvanian Army away from the cities. But there was an important target: their headquarters.
All the pilots were talking a lot in the briefing room when Dmitri and Leon came in.
"ALRIGHT LISTEN UP!" Leon shouted. Everyone stood still and the room quieted down.
"Alright good. you all did fairly well on your training exercise, especially when flying a bird that is rather alien to you. Of course you're not here to fly around in the Flanker's. You're all here for a very important reason, take it away Roskoff" Leon added.
"We are going to target the Ruvanian Army headquarters, 138 km Northeast. It is where their forces are stationed. Leon and I will be leading the flight; Markham will take out their radars, so you do not get shot down by their SAM's. Mr. Crickett will be providing CAS for our troops. The base is close to a large city and we also to expect their forces to be occupying it, but we do not want casualties. Be careful not to kill civilians! Our troops will try luring them out of the city, but be double careful not to hit anything. Obviously, the Air Force will be waiting for us, so be wary of their Su-30SM's and Su-35S's, as well as some T-50's. We believe they won't be deploying all of their stealth fleet to protect this territory though."
"When do we launch?" Kim asked Dmitri?
"The sortie will begin in 5 hours. Good luck to you all. And do not get shot down, we will not have the time or resources to rescue you.", he said in a serious, but mocking tone.
The pilots looked at each other with mixed expressions of fear and nervousness as they left to get prepared for the mission.
Anthony and Kim were helping each other prepare for the mission when Kim broke the silence between her and Anthony.
"Anthony...i'm so scared. The end of this war is near yet who knows how desperate the Ruvanian's are...I mean they can probably just nuke Sensoa and get it over with and then what? This would all have been for nothing." Kim said nervously
"*sigh* Don't be scared Kimmy, we can prevent this if we work together. The Ruvanian's will not win."
Meanwhile in the officers quarters Leon and Dmitri were getting ready as well.
"You ready for this Dmitri...it's a damn shame that you'll have to be going against your own countrymen. I'm sorry this happened to you my friend.."
"No need to. Before being my 'countrymen', they, we...are all human beings. I do not support the things they did and do to others. I had to take action in helping put an end to this madness."
Soon all the pilots were ready for action.
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Anthony and Juan headed to the flight line to board their planes with the others this was it....a possible turning point in a long and bloody conflict.
"How's it feel to be in the Leoqoon again buddy?"
"Good! Mighty good. Yessir, I think the Leoqoon is the best propeller-driven bird in the world! Yessir I like it!", Juan said, smiling. The pilots all entered their aircraft and started the engines. They began to taxi to the runway one by one to take off.
"Boomslang 1 to Baza tower requesting permission for takeoff."
"Baza tower, you are cleared for takeoff on runway 33R. Good luck!"
"Boomslang 1." Anthony threw the engines of the SU-30MKS into full power and roared down the runway. "Boomslang 1 airborne!"
soon the rest of his wingmen joined him in the sky.
"Alright kids, now that we're airborne let's discuss roles, Atiya you'll helping Stutz,Crickett and Aragord out in the CAS mission, PROTECT our ground forces at all costs. Boomslang's 1,2 and 4 you'll stick with me in Roskoff. Protect the allies doing the CAS and keep any and all Ruvanian fighters outta this airspace. But keep in mind that the area in question will likely be defended by SAM sites so Markham will mop 'em up before you all head in."
"Don't worry, Meine Damen und Herren...I'll make them blind, so they can't see you flying over their heads! It's time to cause some serious HARM...if you know what I mean!", Markham spoke, laughing at the end.
"Wow Markham..you really know how to brighten up everyone's day" Atiya replied
"That I do my dear...now try and keep up in that Hog of yours!" Markham replied referring to Atiya's A-10.
"Cut the chatter! We're approaching the target." Dmitri replied to both pilots
"Showtime..." Markham said as he locked up the SAM radars "Troller, Magnum!" Markham said after firing an AGM-88 HARM. "Alright the first radar is out! Atiya go for the SAM systems themselves!" He added
"roger that, I have a lock...RIFLE!" Atiya replied after launching an AGM-65.
After firing a few missiles most of the radars were destroyed and the Boomslang's were given the all clear to move in.
"Boomslang 1 heading in, 2 and 4 break formation. Ruvanian fighters will be here any minute. We need to protect the ground forces and CAS birds." Anthony ordered
"Roger!" Kim and Izumi replied as they broke formation
"This is captain Vogel broadcasting on all channels. We are a couple of hours out, if intel is accurate then it suggests that the Ruvanian's have deployed anti ship missiles in the harbor. Can anyone confirm?"
"Aye, Captain Vogel, this is AWACS Nosey. We confirm at least 10 Hellspawn-class destroyers with anti-ship missiles in the harbor area. CAS units will clear the path for you!", Nathan replied and proceeded to instruct the pilots.
"Boomslang 3, Papa Surf, Grasshopper and Saqr, disable all the ships!"
"Roger that Nosey!" James replied
"Got it!", Juan and Elson replied.
"Understood!", Atiya responded.
"Troller here, should I blind them as well?", Markham asked.
"Proceed, Troller! We can't let them lock on Angelus and the WePAC fleet!", Nathan replied.
"Verstanden, Nosey. Troller on the move!"
James dropped altitude and moved towards the first ship, he slowed down to the ideal speed to drop two Mk.60 Supercavitating torpedoes "Come on Christine we can do this baby.." James said to his plane
"HA look at that flying bathtub..open fire men and blow it out of the sky!" Said the captain of one of the Ruvanian ships.
Right when they were about to target James' Catalina, they were hit by a missile, that destroyed their radar systems.
"Ja, ein schiff geblendet!", Markham replied after passing by the ship at high speed.
"Thanks Troller...dropping the fish now!" James replied as he dropped the MK.60's
"TORPEDOES IN THE WATER TAKE EVA-" Before the captain could finish his order his ship went up in flames and broke apart.
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"Holy shit! Atiya it's your turn, get in there!" James shouted.
"Roger Papa Surf!" She replied
Atiya switched to the GAU-8 Avenger and attacked the bridge on the next Hellspawn class destroyer. The loud BRRRRRT of that 30mm sent many of the sailors into a frenzy and crippled the ship. When she recovered from the attack run her radar warning receiver went haywire. A Ruvanian SU-35 was on her six "SHIT! I have a bandit on my tail someone help!"
"Hang in there, meine lieben!", Markham moved to intercept the SU-35 with some SRAAM's.
"I'm on his six...locked. Feuer!", he fired his two ASRAAM's and blew up the Flanker.
"You're free to go!"
"Boomslang 1 here. I have more Ruvanian fighters on radars and a couple of faint signals as well, could be stealth fighters. Nosey, requesting a picture."
"Roger that, Voodoo. Analyzing now!", Nathan responded. After a while...
"Heat signatures indicate a squadron of PAK-FA's along with several Su-35's. Engage BVR immediately!", Nathan ordered.
"Affirmative Nosey." Anthony replied.
Anthony turned on the radar and detected very faint signals, not enough for him to get a solid lock on the PAK FA's. He managed to lock onto a few of the SU-35's and fired three R-350's. All three missiles made it to their mark but the PAK FA's soon retaliated by firing back. Anthony dove to the deck and began popping flares attempting to evade the missiles, he pushed the SU-30MKS to the max just to try and survive until a voice of relief came on the radio.
"I splashed three Flanker's and kicked a damn hornet's nest in the process. Requesting assistance!" Anthony shouted
"Boomslangs 2 and 4, cover 1! Troller, have you taken out the enemy ships' radars?"
"Affirmative, Nosey. Should I proceed to help Boomslang 1 as well?", Markham asked.
"Please do so.", Nathan answered.
"Ja, will do it!", he then proceeded to take on the PAK-FA's using his Taifun's IRST sensors.
Anthony fought with the T-50 until a loud explosion occured. Markham had come to the rescue "WHOOO! Thank you Markham!"
"Do not mention it mein freund."
"Let's burn these bastards!" Anthony said. Anthony targeted another PAK FA and gave chase, the fighter pulled into the vertical to try and evade him but his move proved to be a poor one when Anthony fired an R-73 at the target before stalling.
"Splash one T-50!"
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"Angelus to Nosey, We've spotted a Ruvanian Battlecruiser on the horizon so it looks like we'll be delayed a bit. Small fast attack craft are available to help the Boomslang's please let them know. Elson, prepare your helicopter...i've got just the right idea for this one."
"Aye aye, captain! Grasshopper will be ready for deployment ASAP!" Elson saluted and headed to the helipad.
"Alright Grasshopper your RAH-67 is ready. Start her up and give 'em hell!" Said the crew chief after shaking Elson's hand
"Alright baby...let's do this!" Elson began the startup procedure and soon his helicopter roared to life. Elson got airborne and headed to his objective.
"Surprise Rufies! Did ya miss me?!" Elson said mockingly
The captain of the Ruvanian ship flipped Elson the bird
"Knock that chopper down and send that old rustpile to the bottom!" he ordered
"Not this time, suckers! Try touching this badass!", he performed insane maneuvers for a helicopter, even flying upside down!
"Captain Vogel we're within firing range! Are we cleared to engage the Grom?"
"Not yet. We don't want to risk hitting Elson!"
"Captain Petrovich to all hands...you are cleared to engage the Angelus class vessel. Forget about that damn chopper!!" Said the captain of the Grom.
It was in that moment, when the Kirov turned to the Angelus, that Elson knew what he had to do.
"Big mistake, pals...take this!", he shot two Hellhound missiles, straight at the ship's bridge and control room!! "BOOOOM!! Captain, I think you won't have much trouble dealing with the cruiser, I'm heading to help the CAS boys at the harbor. Call me if you need more help! The fast vessels should provide enough cover for now.", Elson said.
"All hands let's finish the enemy ship off...hard to port, I want all guns broadside!" Raphaela ordered. The ship turned to port and all the guns lined up on the target.
"ALL GUNS FIRE!" Raphaela shouted. The Angelus opened fire on the Grom detonating its armament and causing a massive explosion as bright as a fireworks show. The firepower of the ships cannons and the explosion of the Grom's arrangement was so strong that the ship literally broke in two.
"Good lord...these new rounds are quite powerful. Reload all guns and full steam ahead to the harbor. We must assist the allies." The Angelus steamed towards the harbor and soon was within firing range for support the allies.
"This is Corporal Chambers! We're pinned down by a Ruvanian armored division requesting assistance anyone!!"
"We read you loud and clear Corporal! Please state your position."
"GRID X-RAY ZULU GULF NINER!! HIT ANYTHING EAST OF US OVER!!"
"Captain! The main guns are loaded requesting permission to fire!" Said the gunner's mate.
"Fire for effect I repeat fire for effect!" Vogel shouted
The ships cannons opened fire once again on the targets. The rounds saturated the area and destroyed several Ruvanian tanks as well as sent a few Ruvanian soldiers flying off their feet.
"Alright team let's move let's move!! Thanks Angelus we sure as hell owe you one!" shouted the soldier
The battle for the city of Visvasa raged on as WePAC and Sensoan forces fought to push the Ruvanian's out. The Boomslang's along with the Sensoan pilots and Mercenaries fought to establish air superiority while the HMKS Angelus fired her main cannons and rail gun batteries in anger to shell the Ruvanian ground forces and assist the allied troops. The ground forces moved towards the enemy HQ facing heavy resistance from the Ruvanian army. The Ruvanian forces were not about to lose one of their most vital strongholds to the WePAC forces and it clearly showed.
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17:00 Hours (5:00PM)
Evening fell and the allies moved closer to the enemy HQ.
"Corporal Champers we are in front of the enemy HQ, resistance is heavy. Requesting close air support over!"
"Roger that, Corporal; Grasshopper on the move!", Elson said while moving to provide cover for the troops, full speed ahead.
"Troller here, ETA 12 seconds, their radars will be history!", Markham said.
"Boomslang 3 moving to intercept!", Juan said, increasing altitude to perform a dive attack at the enemy HQ.
"Saqr inbound."
"Papa Surf comin' in...Guys i've got an idea let me lead you in. Troopers you guys might wanna put on your gas masks if you got 'em."
Without protest the troops put on their masks and continued the fighting. James opened the bay doors on his Catalina and lined up, he neared the Ruvanian forces and dropped a massive amount of waste onto the enemy.
"HA HA SMELL YA LATER YOU RUFIE BASTARDS!! Boomslang 3,Troller, Saqr they're all yours!" James said
The pilots took advantage of James' tactic and cleared a way for the WePAC and Sensoan ground forces. Saqr was the first to fly in, the massive GAU-8 on her A-10 laying waste to the ground forces.
"WOW...the Avenger on the beast never gets old!" Atiya said with a chuckle.
"Rain some fire, Warthog!", Juan shouted on the radio.
"That's Mamsell Atiya for you!", Markham complimented her.
"Papa Surf comin' in hot!" James shouted as he strafed the enemy ground units with the twin 30mm Mk44's on his Catalina.
"WHOOO HOOOO!! Thanks for the fire support guys, we are headed to the enemy HQ!" Shouted a WePAC soldier.
"Good job on the ground forces, begin the final push towards the enemy HQ. A platoon of M2A1 Armistead's are headed there." Said General Celuchu over the radio.
"Watch out, they got Puma 3's!!" Juan said after almost being hit by the Puma's AA defense system.
"Noted Boomslang 3! Enemy Puma on our right, gunner traverse right...FIRE FIRE!!" Shouted the tank commander.
The loader chambered a round into the gun and the gunner took aim at the enemy tank.
"Gotta be fast, guys! These tanks have a very high firing ratio!" , Elson said on the radio
The gunner fired the cannon and the round went between the chassis and turret of the Puma, causing the ammunition locker to explode and pop the turret. But they weren't outta the woods yet.
"AGHGHHGHHHHH I'M ON FIRE!!! *static* shouted one of the crewman from another tank.
"Goddammit! Those fucking Rufie's just got one of our tanks! We need air support!"
"Roger that, I have two Mutara's remaining." Juan replied
"Vrazheskiy samolet vkhodyashchiy!!" Shouted the Ruvanian tank commander, but it was too late the Mutara was airborne and the enemy tank was no more.
"You're clear! Press on!" Juan shouted
The allied forces neared the HQ and entered a heavily defended kill zone. A soldier climbed out of his tank and grabbed a laser designator while taking heavy fire and painted the target.
"Got your designation, Troller inbound danger close." Markham said as he released a bunker buster on the target.
It seemed like an eternity until a loud bang shook the ground and the enemy HQ crumbled.
"Target destroyed!!" Markham shouted.
"Excellent work Troller!! We heard it on all channels, Nosey requesting a status on the remaining Ruvanian forces." Anthony said.
"Nosey here. The remaining forces are retreating! We did it!", he celebrated
"Dmitri...it looks like those Boomslang's really kicked ass." Leon said to his friend on a private channel
"They are good, I admit...but they must be careful not to get cocky...the Ruvanians do not give up that easily...", Dmitri said, with a prophetical tone. "The leaders certainly are planning something bigger..."
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22:30 Hours (10:30PM)
The remaining pilots arrived back at Baza AFB celebrating their victory.
Anthony shook Juan's hand and looked him in the eye "We fucking did it man!!"
"Top work Boomslang's...you WePAC pilots are better than I expected." Atiya added.
"Thank you, ma'am.", Juan bows down to Atiya.
"But now...I wanna spend some time with my girl.", he grins as he rushes to Izumi.
Anthony shook Atiya's hand and headed to Kim, he hugged her from behind and turned her around.
"We did it...it's almost over!" Anthony said.
"You're damn right we did!" Kim replied with a chuckle.
"Yo Boomslang's! How 'bout we go and tie one on at the bar with our Sensoan buddies? Drinks are on me!" James said.
"Sounds damn fine to me....whatsay you Roskoff?" Leon added.
"Eeeeh...whatever. I need some Vodka anyway." Dmitri replied
The group went to the on base bar and enjoyed their drinks...albeit Anthony and Juan might have had one too many.
"H..hey Stutz..what about we do a song on the karaoke for our ladies. Huuuh...huuuh?" Anthony said drunkenly
"You're totally right, Mr. Martinez!", he walks to the karaoke, sometimes bumping into people...and chooses a certain song...
"Come on, pal...let'sss GO!", he says as he puts I Can't Smile Without You by Barry Manilow on the karaoke.
The pilots and soldiers in the bar celebrate by singing along and dancing.