FALLOUT: Sievert - Vol.2: Threshold

Chapter 12 - Preparations

"The command APC can run only Medium and Light infantry, a total of 10. Heavy infantry would need to be brought in by other units, only 6 of the 9 in a squad can be seated in one APC at a time." The Major explains.

"Alright. So, the bad guys are just some armed locals, right? Then ill take 2 APCs of Medium infantry. Fill the Command APC with what we can. And the Legion-..." I stopped myself and thought, 'I'm guessing they're bad news'.

I continued. "The legion, we will run one APC of T-45, but all armed with Medium Machine Guns. They will hold back with an APC mounted with a 30mm gun. Running over-sight and backup if needed. Does that sound good?" I concluded.

The Major spoke up, "Yes, this will be fine. We will fit you, anyone you want to pick for this mission, and myself into that Command APC; that's all we can fit with my beautiful power armored, shit loader, inside." he narcissistically flattered.

After working on the computer a bit, he printed out a sheet of paper. He turned to a person in combat armor watching him work, "Send this to the armorer for prep".

"Sir!" The female in combat armor then turned around and walked out the door.

The Major looked at me. "Yes, Warrant Officer. You are dismissed." He gave in a hefty tone. I turned around and walked out, but only getting as far as the elevator before the Major stopped me. I hear him signal loudly, "Warrant Officer. One last thing." I turned around to see the Major walking toward me, I stood my ground. 

He got up to about 3 feet of me, away from the guard. "Make sure you keep an eye on your buddy. A lot of people don't like her here. And that stunt today might have some negative effects. Got it? Also, you need to inform the others in the hangar what the plan will be, I'm going to train you well Warrant Officer." He said finally turning back around and heading back to the war room.

Returning to the vehicle bay, I walked back over to the Charlie ready area, the number of people in the group multiplied by atleast 10 times. The circle of the four soldiers grew to about 10 people.

I looked over, Claire was leaning on the APC, alone, head down, eyes closed, still with that pissed look on her face. I walk over to her and pat her shoulder. "Hey dork." Claire gives her usual 'I'm better than you grin' at me with her eyebrows still in angry mode.

"Sup, dummy, how was your ass chewing?" She threw back. I gave a small muffled laugh. 

"Hey could you give me a foot up onto this APC?" I asked. 

She quickly replied "Of course ill help." she smirked.

I stepped back a few feet, she laced her fingers and squatted down a bit, her legs positioned. When she stopped moving I watched her tail, it gave a flick; I then gave a bit of a sprint to then plant a foot in her laced hands. She slung me up; I then pushed on her hands, giving myself a small jump to get on top of the APC. I turned around and sat on my ass. 

Claire then grabbed the side of the APC and held her hand out. I switch to my hands and knees, grabbing her hand and pulling Claire up on top with me. She sat there and relaxed with a leg over the side of the vehicle and one pulled up to her chest, using it as an armrest as she sat her chin on her arm.

I then stood up, noticing that a few of the troops were watching us climb the APC.

  "Alright, Charlie attention!" All persons below me within Charlie stopped to look up at me. 

..."Uhhm. I am Warrant Officer Lynne. I'll be explaining a simplistic overview for the coming operation.- ... -and if we fuck up, no one will be there to bail us out for probably 12 hours. Any question?"