Showdown at San Rivera Part 11

[Red Laser]

Part 11

Baron Ironblood

The Baron was looking out on the balcony flanked by a retinue of Black Shadows he was smiling at what he had achieved but knew Action Force must surely be on the way. As always he had multiple plans bearing fruition and he had made plans to evacuate if need be to one of his other bases. He also knew through reports that the Used Car Salesman as he liked to contemptuously refer to him was making plans against him again. He had Red Laser elevate the Laser Exterminator and be ready for any incoming air traffic with him was his personally trained units of Laser Riflemen. The Baron saw how effective GI Joe had put to use laser rifles in battlefield conditions so had set Laser the task of building up a unit. He had been handed a report telling him that Red Jackal had cornered a Cobra infiltration team in the sewers so he returned to his desk to read the details. An incoming call came in on-screen for the Baron who said “Ah Kraken and how may I help you?” On the screen was a man in a red lab coat and what looked like an elaborate armour chest plate and a rather grotesque looking helmet with hollow eyes. Kraken rasped through the helmet “Are the “specimens” on the way to us my dear Baron? Gleb and Rostislav are eager to work on them.” “They will be as I will be to. I am eager to see your project underway! Baron Out!”

Zartan

Zartan took the measure of Red Jackal reversed his rifle butt and slogged him hard to the side of the head. Red Jackal was momentarily stunned at his momentum being slowed down. Zartan yelled “Attack!!!!” so his Alley Vipers charged forwards blocking harpoon shots with their shields. Red Jackal’s men stood in reserve but had their guns ready in firing positions. Agent Seizure produced a flashbang and threw it at the head of a frogman he then slung his gun on his shoulder and took his shield in both hands and smashed the blinded frogman in the face he then snatched the harpoon gun and loaded a bolt into the frogman’s stomach he yelled “Cobraaaaa!!!!.
The other Alley Vipers took shots at the frogmen and were clearing a way to the reserves some drew knives and slashed at the frogmen and their breathing apparatus.

Desert Cobra CLAWS

The CLAWS teams were pacing up and down still with nothing to report from their positions. All that will change soon.

Action Force

It was night and the C-130s were landing near to the now abandoned Cobra base. The teams were assembled by Eagle and Skip. Skip spoke first “I want everyone to fan out and search the base the mercs were using all except for you Quarrel and you Sundance. Quarrel; take your Rapid Fire bike and recce any possible access points for Eagle’s boys to use. And you Sundance we need you to fit the EMP devices and jammers to our vehicles do Quarrel’s bike first is that understood?” Everyone nodded and said “Yes Sir!” It was now Eagle’s turn to speak “We will off load all vehicles and check them then I want my team to lock and load and be ready to move out when Quarrel has come back from her recce. Is that clear?” Again the teams said “Yes Sir!” “Ok you are dismissed!” said Eagle.

Sundance took his tool kit and EMP devices from the hold in the C-130 and waited while the cargo masters unloaded the Rapid Fire, Z Force Jeep, Battle Tank, Panther, Hawk and Wolverine vehicles. Quarrel caught up with Sundance who talked over how to use the EMP device and jammer. Both Skip and Eagle noticed how Sundance seemed more relaxed now he was getting down to the job he was assigned.

Zartan

Red Jackal punched and kicked Zartan and was gathering a charge in his bio-electric hands. Zartan did a roundhouse kick knocking Red Jackal to the floor and was trying to put his hands in the sewer water to short out the charge building up. Only a few frogmen were left now they were being very wary of their adversaries. The Red Shadows started firing at the Alley Vipers who again got their shields up some were unlucky and got hit. Red Jackal got his knee up hitting Zartan in the groin he fell off the Jackal who then proceeded to zap Zartan stunning him. Agent Seizure saw this and fired shots at Red Jackal which distracted him long enough for Zartan to take the Jackal’s hands and plunge them in water. Red Jackal threw his head back in pain the charge was shooting up his body on contact with the water this allowed Zartan to recover from his injuries.

Red Scorpion

Red Scorpion the Red Shadows mechanic was working on the Shadow Trak Mk II he was a burly man who wore a black and red helmet, red chest straps lined with metal studs and Red Shadow issued pants and boots. The festival had finished and all Red Shadows off-duty were called back to quarters. The MK II was still on a six wheeled chassis but with a jalopy fronting to it and a retro-fitted turret with miniguns on the back it was to be assigned for heavy support roles. Red Scorpion had other vehicles on the way to being built they would be shipped out for mass production elsewhere.

Zartan

The Red Shadows had been beaten the Alley Vipers got into close combat using their battered shields like well trained Roman legionnaires. Zartan took hold of Red Jackal repeatedly hitting his head to the floor to stun him while plunging his hands into the water until he fell into unconsciousness. As soon as the fighting had stopped they moved on to their destination.

Action Force

As soon as Quarrel was comfortable with how to use the EMP devices she rode off it felt good to have the air rushing past her she always felt more alive when riding her bike. She gunned the engine cresting sand dunes and stopped when she caught the glint of metal. She propped her bike stand down and took out her field binoculars she had come within range of the sewer access. She took out a map, lay down and called in to Skip to report. Breaker received her call and gave the commo phone to Skip who said “Quarrel, this is Skip what is your status over!” Quarrel reported “I am marking my location on the map Skip I have found what looks to be a Sewer access tunnel and there are several soldiers of as yet unknown type guarding it. What are your orders Sir?” Skip replied “Do not engage, repeat do not engage come back here and we will decide on a course of action. Is that clear? Over!” Quarrel replied back “I copy you Sir I will report back now. Over and out.”

The rest of Z Force had mounted up in their vehicles and the Panther and had gone to the Unit’s base. They dismounted all but Steeler who stayed in his “Goddess” ready in case a firefight broke out. Roadblock, Jammer, Gaucho, Scout and Wheels investigated the base which now seemed to be abandoned. Jammer radioed in saying “Whatever was here has now gone Skip there is no information to be taken.” Skip replied back “Ok Jammer mount up and head back to base Quarrel has just arrived back now with her info. Skip, Over and out!”

End of Part 11