Taylor: What the fuck were you thinking? You disobeyed a direct order!
Cross: We killed Goh Xiulan and extracted LNO Kane. Not to mention we put a hurting on the 54 immortals
Taylor: Which is the only reason I'm letting this slide. We've got much bigger problems
Hall: What happened?
Taylor: Our DNI encryption protocols are no longer secure. Any contact with the WA could inadvertently compromise allied operations even further. As of now, we're unplugged
Diaz: So... We're on our own
Taylor: We know Stone's looking for the surviving members of the black project. Sebastian Krueger's off the grid. His whereabouts are unknown. Doctor Salim, however, is alive and well in Cairo
Cross: And we have friends in Cairo, don't we?
Taylor: Exactly. Our allies in the Egyptian army are holding him at Ramses station. One of the few territories not to fall to the NRC
(Soon, everyone is on the train. It comes to a stop. Kane puts her hand on Cross's shoulder)
Kane: Hey. You ok?
Cross: Yeah. I just... Zoned out for a second there. I'm ok
Kane: Promise?
Cross: I promise
(Cross, Kane, Hendricks, Taylor, Diaz, Hall, and Maretti all step off the train)
Hendricks: Not a bad idea. I think we just traded one bad situation our for another
Taylor: Glad I'm not the only one feeling deja vu
Kane: We're fighting a losing battle. The information Stone released helped the NRC target strategic weak points in the Egyptian army's defenses. They're gaining territory fast. Civilian casualties are high... Cairo's on the brink of a total collapse
(Everyone looks at the memorials of those who have been lost in the fight against the NRC)
Hall: So many lives lost...
Diaz: Lets get out there and fight for them
Cross: Hopefully this doctor character talks fast and tells us something useful
Hendricks: He will. You don't hide out in Cairo unless you're really trying to run away from something
(Suddenly, Lieutenant Khalil arrives)
Kane: Khalil?
Khalil: We were told you were coming. We have your prisoner
Kane: We appreciate your help. Especially considering we're not exactly on the books
Khalil: I owed you after Ethiopia
Taylor: Good to see you, Khalil
Khalil: We'd hoped you'd bring reinforcements. Drones, robots, munitions, anything
Taylor: Winslow Accord resources have been stretched thin in the wake of recent intelligence leaks. But we have bigger problems
Cross: In other words, we're it. Your prisoner might have vital information on the men responsible for the NRC's latest attacks. If we apprehend them, we'll be able to ensure more support for your army
Hendricks: That's a polite way of saying shit's fucked up for everyone. You want help? Get in line
Khalil: We were lucky to secure Doctor Salim before the NRC advance. I warn you, we may not be able to ensure his safety for much longer
