Re: Chapter Eight
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Some distant CS artillery launches again, this time directed at the surrounding perimeter of town completely decimating the demon horde. The incoming CS forces will ride right over Madtown, and the internal forces are regrouping around the transport.
Shortly after the explosions, and the obvious damage to the demon horde, Major Zor Karno comes in over the radio.
"All units, this is Major Karno. We are abandoning Madtown. The town has suffered far too much damage to warrant us dying in this graveyard. Obidiah Womble has given his life to give us some time. Pluto Company, our priority is to get the civilians and wounded to the teleporting pads. None of us leave until they are out of here. Militia of Madtown and Salvation, make your way to the church to assist in escorting the civilians out of here, then get yourselves out. This is not a defeat. Madtown is lost, but we saved most of its' people, Salvation along with it. We have also acquired invaluable information. Officers hold your ground and we will all go home. Karno out.
Every platoon is under attack. Xions' body is one of the first to be sent to Tolkeen, just before the civilians begin crowding around the Teleporting pads. While under constant fire, several civilians are killed by stray fire, but are well protected by the warriors of Pluto Company. Nearly all of the 2000 civilians are evacuated, followed by the militia forces, and finally Pluto Company and the remains of the demon horde.
The ruins of Madtown and several demons stay behind to face the wrath of the Coalition Juggernaut as it finishes off Madtown.
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On the other side at Tolkeen, thousands of ash and blood covered civilians and soldiers clog the streets. Fresh from the battle field, many are still crying for lost loved ones, others pass out from exhaustion or their injuries. Pluto Company has no time to rest as they are put to work assisting with medical treatment or gathering the refugees, while Major Karno, along with Vashti and Tyirrak make their way to report. Captain Shira is left in command of the company.
Eventually the day comes to an end, and most are able to find enough peace to catch some sleep. Two days without combat gives Pluto time to rest and regain themselves, and adjust to the heavy casualties suffered. The third day is spent on training drills, and rumors that Pluto is getting heavily reinforced back up to full strength.
The information Vashti recovered literally saved thousands of lives, as Tolkeen was able to evacuate several towns in the Madtown region and is publicly recognized as a hero of The Kingdom of Tolkeen. Unfortunately the spirit is lost as Xions' funeral along with the others who gave their lives in Madtown. Most notably Obidiah Womble.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:58, Thu 24 Apr 2008.