Fallout: Crimson Legion Vol.1

Chapter 8: Shock and Awe

   The day had finally come. This was the day that Alan was waiting for. He had ran his 15th Armored Infantry Core into the ground and beyond for this battle. Super mutants were not something any one should take lightly, even with tanks. Reports showed their numbers in the hundreds and well armed. Recent reports showed the signs of Behemoths in the area and that's a big threat to the mission.

   Alan now stood on the factory floor. He was geared for war and looked the part. He had multiply magazines for Salvation across his chest and numerous bags holding .44 rounds for Damnation. He had at least 250 pounds of ammo on him. He stared at his new motorcycle, admiring the twin SMGs between the handlebars. It had red paint with black flames along the bottom, giving it a nice look to the bike.

   He hopped on and rode out of the factory door. He stopped in front of his preparing army and smiled under his helmet. He had the most highly trained men under his command. He preferred training his men like the armies of old instead of using simulators only. The effect was the toughest and unstoppable army that the wastelands has ever seen. They only answered to his command and if he wished it, they would go to the ends of the earth with him.

   He ordered his men to move out and rode along side them. It took them a few hours to get to the border of Michigan and waited until night. His plan was simple, strike at the light of dawn. That way the mutants are ill prepared and shocked at the fast moving army. The mission objective was to take and hold the ruins of Mt Pleasant at the heart of Michigan. Reports show that this is the highest amount of Super mutants in the Michigan area.

   Alan stared at the rising sun and started his bike. His men were getting in their columns for the assault. He smirked and started to do a burn out. After a while he let go and flew fifty feet on his back wheel. The rest of his army followed seconds after and blasted the hostile super mutant's line to pieces. With the overwhelming firepower, they had ripped right through the unprepared super mutants, leaving only a handful left. Within the next hour, Alan and his army reached Mt. Pleasant. Once they got within view, they were shocked to see a battle already underway. The defenders stood victories on their defensive line as the attackers fled after hearing the thunderous rumble of Alan's army.

   Alan watched as the largest behemoth he's ever seen approach and kneel down. The behemoth looked down at him and said, "I am Alexander, chief of the Black Hand tribe. Who might you be and what's your business here?" Alan looked up and said, "I am Alan Smith, general and commander of the 15th Armored Infantry Core of the Crimson Legion. Our mission was to take and hold Mt Pleasant. Now for a question of my own. Friend or foe?"

   Alexander stood up and said, "Welcome to Mt Pleasant my friend. It would seem we have a common goal, to bring peace to Michigan. The super mutant tribes have been in wars with each other for far too long, however it would seem that a second generation mutant has taken over one of the other larger tribes and rallied the other tribes to his banner. Only my tribe and the Red Horns stand in his way of taking complete control of Michigan."

   Alan nodded and ordered his men into positions along the defensive line of the super mutants. He then turn to Alexander and asked, "Can you show me to the leader of the Red Horns?" Alexander nodded and showed him the way. They walked for a few minutes before Alan saw an unique super mutant. This one, along with the other super mutants around him, had a reddish tone to their skins. Most wore a horned helmet with spiked armor. He followed Alexander to the largest Red Horn and looked at him. Alexander turned and said, "This is Gabriel, the chief of the Red Horns." Gabriel nodded at Alan and he nodded back before saying, "I'd like to formally ask both of you if you would like to join the Crimson Legion and help us re-unite the states of the once great country of the United States of America."