The Space Liberators

Chapter 23: The Bridges over the River DeTamar

Just 5 miles from General McFarrison's Royal Oxfordshire Regiment; Queen Boudiccas' platoon (51st Ìmpireachd Ghàidhealach Buidheann) was advancing from the south with support from the 30th Rèisimeid Tank Rìoghail; meanwhile, 5 miles east of Boudiccas' forces is General Bacchus Kumara Rangi and the 1st Imperial Gerodin Guards; they take position in the Venomous Grove just 3 miles south of the centre of Molicous, waiting for Commander Augustus Bazzoli and the 10th Falklamania Battalion to join them in the Venomous Grove; Meanwhile in the maritime district of Zator, the Parisian and Barlian fleets managed to sail into position along the Hillsboro River.

Meanwhile at the Venomous Grove Commander Bazzoli and the 10th Falklamania Battalion joined up with the 1st Imperial Gerodin Guards, "Glad to see you General Bacchus" Said Commander Bazzoli as he reached his hand out; "likewise Commander" said General Bacchus as he shook Commander Bazzoli's hand; "So what's the plan General?" asked Commander Bazzoli; "Well we wait for Boudiccas and the 51st Ìmpireachd Ghàidhealach Buidheann to approach the city from the south, once we have visual contact, we advance into the city via the south east".

"What about the Earthlings" asked Commander Bazzoli; "I haven't heard anything from General McFarrison". Just then, both Commanders here a noise. "Can you hear that?" asked Commander Bazzoli; "Yes I do hear it" said General Bacchus; they both turn to see a A-65 Lionheart Main Battle Tank being escorted by a few troops just passing by them.

Commander Rossi got the attention of one of the troop escort "hey, you soldier, come here?"; the soldier marched towards the Commander. "State your Rank, Name and Platoon?" Commander Bazzoli asked. The soldier, looking a little nervous; answered "Private Jeffrey MacCailin, C Company of the Royal Oxfordshire Regiment"; General Bacchus then asked "Who is your Commanding Officer?"; Private MacCailin answered "Supreme General Jimmy McFarrison, sir"; "So what has your general planned?" asked Commander Bazzoli; "We are to commence a 'pincer attack' via the West and East sides of the city, once we are in position, both halves of the Regiment will begin the charge towards the city centre"; "Thank you for the Intel private, you can rejoin your platoon" said General Bacchus, Private MacCailin quickly rejoined with his group.

"Should we inform Boudiccas, about the Intel we have received?" suggested Commander Bazzoli; "yeah we should" answered General Bacchus.

Meanwhile Boudiccas and her forces was just approaching the outskirts of the city when a messenger had received a message from General Bacchus. "YOUR MAJESTY"; the messenger shouted; Boudiccas turned towards her messenger "yes, what is it?".

"We have received information from General Bacchus of the 1st Imperial Gerodin Guards".

Boudiccas felt surprised to know an ally had started communicating with her. "What is the information?" asked Boudiccas.

The messenger held up a telegram and started to read it a loud "My self and Commander Bazzoli of the 10 Falklamania Battalion have received battle plans from Private MacCailin of C Company of the Royal Oxfordshire Regiment, Commanding officer; Supreme General Jimmy McFarrison; The Earthlings are doing a pincer movement, they have split there Regiment in half, one half will advance from the West whilst the other will advance from the East, both halves will advancing towards the city centre".

Boudiccas started to think of a plan in her head. "We shall advance forwards towards the city centre" she ordered, as she gave a signal to advance herself and her force began the march towards the city; meanwhile in the Venomous Grove, General Bacchus and Commander Bazzoli were waiting for Boudiccas.

"Let's hope Boudiccas has received our Intel about General McFarrison's plans" said General Bacchus.

"Well I think she might have, because here she comes" said Commander Bazzoli as he pointed at Boudiccas and her advancing troops.