One Man's Goal

Part V-Operation Takedown

For the past few days, high command has been finalizing the plans to eliminate a specific Chinese commander who is known by the codename "Wangzou" who is believed to have been the architect of the chinese militarization of Hong Kong. While it was already about to be sent to Francis, an emergency letter had been given to him first.

"Dear MGEN. Titar,

I regret to inform you that Gen. Salvador has been admitted to the hospital after a minor asthma attack that lasted for fifteen minutes three days ago. He will not be released from admission up until next week and the office of the General of the Army has postponed any activities that the general could not perform while admitted in the hospital. As such, GEN. John Paul Uri is to take over on any activities Gen. Salvador will not be able to perform.

Sincerely yours,
(Signed)
MAJ Jazmine Lomadilla
Vice Aide de Camp to the GA"

Francis himself had noted multiple times Shanny's asthma attacks for the past 2 weeks and it wasn't severe, but lasts for more than five minutes. While reading the letter written by Jaz, Anne came holding the plans for the said operation. They've just evacuated from Islamabad two weeks ago and the said city has now been subjected to bombing both by the USAF and the RAF. The 246's assassination plan in Hong Kong is already delayed by 3 days and they didn't realize that they were alone in doing the task.

A chopper from the RAF lands in their base in Ho Chi Minh city after they've been evacuated there from Islamabad and placed under Llord's jurisdiction. The chopper had the logo of the British SAS, which meant whoever these guys are, they're a big deal. When the chopper opened its doors, 6 men came out and the one in the very front came in front of Francis and Llord who then saluted briefely and introduced himself. "Good day Generals, Cpt. Matt Alcantara, head of SAS squadron 38 and sent by Gen. Salvador." The man said. "Here are my men, SSgt Nick, Sgt Josh, Lt. Peter, Cpl. Willy and Sgt George. Nick, Peter and I are experienced persons within the SAS while Josh, Will and George are fresh from selection and I request that you make it easy on them." Matt added who was a bit nervous. "You got us there a bit kid, welcome to the warzone." Llord replied. The Joint Operation they will be performing will start once the 82nd Airborne division starts to land all over Kowloon City which is currently under Chinese control. Shanny's orders was to soften up the enemy defenses and place paratroopers throughout the city in order to have the enemy off guard while they're fending off allied tanks.

Back in Washington, Shanny's hospital admission changed a few things off his schedule including a few meetings with generals and a press conference concerning about the war effort. He decided to postpone the conference for the meantime up until he gets out of the hospital as he wants to do the conference himself and not hide from public eyes. His condition seems to get better as days pass and his doctor's prediction of him getting out of the hospital by next week might've been correct. While arranging intelligence papers, a few men who came from Islamabad 5 days ago entered his room. The 4 men saluted briefely and sat on the couch next to Shanny's bed. "Gentlemen, I'm proud of your service and I'm hoping none of you just entered my room to request an honorable discharge." Shanny said while still signing a bunch of papers. Before one of the men could even reply to what Shanny said, Apple entered the room. "Sir, GEN Carpiso is outside, shall he proceed in your room." Apple said with nervousness. "Sure, tell him that ge arrived just in time to meet these honorable servicemen." Shanny replied with energy. Angelo entered the room, and was suprised to see 4 men who were supposed to be given a few awards. 2 of them will receive a bronze star each, one a purple heart and another, the distinguished service cross. One of the bronze star recipients had a heated argument with his CO about saving his best friend who got seperated from the squadron after enemy mortars bombed their position. "CPL Jack Briston, PFC Jeremy Juck, SGT Simon Lanes and PFC Cliff Birmount, congratulations!" Angelo said with joy. The 4 men fortunately didn't ask for a honorable discharge, but instead visited Shanny and by suprise learned that they're gonna be given awards directly from the General of the Army.