Balada: When death did not exist, nor yet Eternity Part I 013

The Dukhym district

 12:48 Local Planetary time.

“Numbers 3 to 6 attack now!” The voice of n.o.body ordered over the windwaker airways.

On his command the fourth imperial squadron was destroyed.

“Excellent, now numbers 2 and 8, set several fire arrows at location 43-87, numbers 9 and 3 will fire at the same location with winter ice water arrows, numbers  5 and 10 proceed to point four and fire at the eight o clock direction, also number 4.”

“Y-yes!” Kalynka asked, since she was the designated number 4.

“Since you are apparently the ace pilot here, this is what I want you to do, move to location 78-49, at my command I want you to temporarily deactivate the cloak field spell.” n.o.body replied.

“But that will make them send all of their forces at us!”

“One needs proper bait for a great trap, you’ve trusted me so far, do as I say and our victory will be complete, as for the rest of you I’d like you all to do the following……” he replied with and transmitted his orders.

Those present hesitated for a moment, but only for a moment and they then carried out his commands, The battle was starting to go in their favor and they where to drunk on winning to object, at least for  now.

Maramanakama Imperial field command center.

12:53

“Sir, the eastern bridge has just collapsed taking the second company with them!”

“Our submarine pool has just been heavily damaged; looks like one of our own subs just did a suicide run!”

“The reinforcements from the northern side have been ambushed and pushed back outside, also we are getting reports that the enemy is using battle armors!” the orderlies said to Gelios.

“It must be the Maran Liberation Army or the Marans People’s Front; they’re the only ones amongst the terrorists that have battle armors!” Bartolommeo said to his liege.

“It can’t be him…….It can’t be Alefran, can it?” Gelios asked with concern in his voice, Alefran was one of the most feared of the rebel leaders in the Maran sector.

“Sir, the enemies cloak has just fallen!” one of the tactical officers said to his commander and the prince looked at the display and saw as the enemy units position was revealed.

“Ha! There they are! They’re in the center of the district, now we have them! All units charge!” Gelios ordered.

“But my lord, doesn’t it seem suspicious that-”

“Shut your mouth Bartolommeo, they have made a fool of me long enough, I want every warrior on them now!” Gelios cut him off with a shout, and his order was carried out.

The Dukhym district

“The enemy is now advancing on your positions, all units I want you to maintain your current status and do not engage the enemy as they pa.s.s you, I repeat your main objective is to remain hidden, also number 7, are you ready?” n.o.body asked.

“My name’s Tubarin, and yeah I’m in position.” Tubarin replied.

The Imperial chariots and support units made their way through the streets, unknowingly pa.s.sing the rebels, who where now hiding, after they reached the center of the district where their map told them the enemy was an order was given to Ahmaianos’s group.

“Now number 7 initiate the spell!” n.o.body ordered him.

Maramanakama Imperial field command center.

13:01

“Sir, the troops have reached the center and are reporting that the only thing there are some power crystals that are blasting away their energy.” one of the orderlies reported.

*BANG*BOOM*BANG*BOOM*BANG*BOOM*BANG*BOOM

“What the h.e.l.l was that?” Gelios asked as explosions were heard coming from Dukhym.

 “Incoming emergency transmission, I’m putting it trough.”

“This is lieutenant Brandon of the 27th squadron, HQ the sewer below us has just collapsed some of us have  been taken down by it, the rest are fighting the torrent of water within it, request……………..” his report was cut off by the sound of him screaming and then only static remained to be heard from the communication crystal.

 “It’s Alefran, Alefran is here!” Gelios said as fear started griping him.

“Sir, the enemies cloak has been reactivated!”

The Dukhym district.

13:03

 “Looks like……….the enemy is retreating!” Kalynka said with a smile and look of astonishment on her face at how easily the mighty Empire was repulsed and how simple yet completely under their noses the tactics they used where.

Making noise to cloak your position, using your forces in irregular firing patterns, maintaining a flexible front, using bate and trap tactics, these where all easy and effective tactics.

They were just not something that most people could come up with from the top of their heads.

That and having the enemy’s stolen armors and n.o.body on your side was a plus in her opinion.

“All units break through the encirclement, with their forces in temporary disarray they shouldn’t be much of a threat to you, but that won’t last for long, after you get to safety I suggest you lay low for a while, you may keep the armors as a gift, one of many more are to come.”

“You have all lived up to my expectations, I will contact you latter to finish the contract and negotiate the payment for future services.” The voice of n.o.body told them.

“Wait, just who are you?” Kalynka asked through the communication crystal, but only static came from it.