"in a few minutes time, the media outlets will hear about it and our invisible fleet will be blamed for the attack, use our influence within the media to spread more chaos and panic among the people if possible!" Luke ordered.
"But wouldn't spreading more Chaos among the public make the situation worse for us? It will be very difficult to control them once the news spreads" One of the generals couldn't help but voice his concern.
The rest of the generals within the conference nodded in agreement with him.
"I had initially planned for a banquet to be held in two days time, but this banquet was an excuse to get all our people within the Triangular City without alerting the enemy,
But since the Super Countries have decided to attack us this early, there's no way we can get everyone to enter the city on time.
If we don't find a solution to this, the enemy would likely use them against us.
Our soldiers won't be able to fight if they are worrying sick about their families outside the Triangular City. This would weaken our moral so we have to find a solution to it.
By creating chaos and fear within the public, majority of them are likely to flee the capital city meaning the enemy won't have any leverage on us.
All the generals couldn't agree more with Luke, if they are able to get everyone out of the city the difficulty in fighting the enemy will reduce drastically.
They've been pondering on a solution which would help them avoid or minimize civilian casualty and so far Luke plan was doable.
If the public learn about the oncoming war, they are likely to evacuate the city on their own accord, meaning the enemy would be left with no meat shield to threaten them with.
"Order our secret agents within the public to instigate abandoning the city as the most safest solution out there!"
And in the meantime, ask our employees to get as many family members and friends they can to enter the Triangular City before it's too late!
"Yes General!" An officer received the command and left.
At 8:15 am The conference room received a message to turn on their TV and switch it to Gold News.
On television, Krustalia had just declared war on Archman Group and Gold country.
"Sir, I think we should issue a statement to deny the accusation" Phil suggested.
"Not yet, we don't have to respond now, our silence will cause more chaos quickening the evacuation of the city.
Tell our agents to and media outlets to keep instigating abandoning the capital!" Luke commanded.
In the next hours to follow, the other remaining Super Countries declared war against Archman Group and Gold Country to the whole world.
"Sir, almost 60% of the capital total population have all fleed the capital, while 5% have totally left the country.
"That's good enough, now we can release a statement to deny the accusation!"
Luke knew that if he released their statement, some countries would believe them.
It's no big secret that the Super Countries have been after Archman Group resources and also feared their growing influence that came with those resources.
Smart people could put two and two together to understand the situation.
"General all our disperse forces have all returned within the Triangular City and joined forces with our reserve troops"
We now have a total of 17,000 soldiers within the Triangular City on standby!" An officer reported.
"General Mike take command of 4,500 soldiers and defend the west of the Triangular City!
"General Ryan also take command of 4'500 soldiers and head to the south of the Triangular City.
"Admiral Phil will take charge of 6,000 soldiers to the nothern part of the city.
I'll authorize the use of Ground Zero heavy Cannons and the use of the newly developed Devil Tankers!
You are authorized to use any weapon to stop the enemy advancement!"
All the generals got up and saluted Luke after receiving their orders.
You may take your leave!
After dismissing the generals Luke headed to the Mission Control HQ only to discover it in chaos.
"Officer report!" Luke immediately ordered the officer in charge.
"General we are detecting a launch of multiple ICBM'S from the Crystal Sea, they all seemed to be aimed at Valdan!" The officer in charge reported.
Luke couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, were the Krustalians crazy? They had 50,000 troops within Valdan, won't aiming the ICBM'S at him be the same as killing their own troops.
"Falcon 1 is reporting an affirmative launch!
Repeat!
"Falcon 1 is reporting an affirmative launch!
The 'Raging Sun is in the sky! The 'Raging Sun is in the sky!
"Twenty five minutes until impact! I repeat Twenty five minutes until impact!''
Similar reports like this kept ringing around the mission control HQ, "General we awaiting your orders!"
Luke couldn't help but sigh, the Super Countries were pretty devious,they were trying to force Luke to giveaway the position of the invisible fleet.
They knew that if Luke wanted to counter their attack, he'll have to rely on his invisible fleet and attempting to stop those Ballistic Missiles will give their position away.
But Luke didn't need the invisible fleet to deal with this.
"Twenty three minutes until impact!''
"Launch the Counter Magnetic Missile( C.M.M) " Luke gave a counter order.
"Silos one clear for launch, awaiting clearance! Repeat Silos one clear for launch awaiting clearance.
On a mountain in the outskirts of Valdan loud alarm sounds could be heard all over the mountain, the top of the mountain silently parted ways revealing a silos door opening with five huge missiles.
"Eagle one will begin launch sequence!
"Commencing launch countdown in 1 minute!
Lucky for them, there was no one around a thousand meters range of the mountain since this was an important strategic location for Archman Group it was well hidden and guarded.
"50 seconds to lift off!''
At this moment the protective lids begun to open up, showing the missiles.
"30 seconds to lift off!"
The first stage engine ignited to life at this moment producing thrust for take off
"20 seconds to lift off!
"15 seconds to lift off!
"10 seconds to lift off!
"5 seconds to lift off!
"1 second to lift off!
After the countdown finished the missiles were all launched from the the launch platform heading directly for their target.
"The 'Ark' has lift off, twenty minutes until impact!
Estimate location of impact is 20 miles from the shores of Ivan Beach!" An officer reported.
"That's far enough!" Luke responded.
"But sir, the invisible fleet might get caught up in the wave" Another officer reported.
"Don't worry about them, they'll be alright!" Luke simply replied.
Ten minutes until the 'Ark' intercepts the 'Raging Sun'
"Nine minutes until impact, Eight minutes until impact! Seven minutes until impact!" The officers reported the countdown.
At this moment in time, everyone in the mission control room had their hearts in the mouths, if they couldn't intercepts the ICBM'S they were all going to die.
Luke on the other hand remained calm, there was no reason to be anxious. The worst thing that could happen is them all dying if they failed, but that would have been a shitty ending for him.
Imagine dying to a civilization that were yet to even make it to civilization 1.
"Five seconds to impact!"
The Magnetic Missile had been flying for twenty minutes and had finally arrived at its location, upon arriving at its destination which was 1 kilometers away from the ICBM'S which were fast approaching, it exploded sending electromagnetic pulse of a range of 50 kilometers in all directions.
The electromagnetic pulse waves directly shattered the ICBM'S EMP protective shields and barriers.
All the ICBM'S electronics were disabled leading to failure and shut down
of its missile propulsion, warheads,guidance system and communications
All this led to the Ballistic Missiles disabling and falling into the sea.
Successful Hit! All twenty Ballistic Missiles have been disabled!
Mission is a success!
The mission control HQ in the Crystal Citadel jubilated!
Meanwhile in the Central Command Allied Forces War Room, which served as the command base of the Super Countries Armies, they were shocked to realize that they'd lost communication with their Ballistic Missiles.
"Admiral we've lost communication with our ICBM'S and the countdown has haltered too!
"What!?"
"Are there any movement on the cost of Gold Country?'' The Admiral asked.
"No sir, they've been no movement from the invisible fleet so far!'' An officer reported.
"Somebody better give me answers to what just happened!" The admiral questioned coldly.
"Admiral there's a call from Krustalia capital addressed to you!" A soldier reported.
"You better have an answer for me when I return!"
The Admiral left to receive the call. The war room was furiously searching for answers but couldn't find anything.
After a few minutes the Admiral returned, "Word from the capital is that twenty minutes ago, a missile was launched from Valdan to intercept our ICBM and from the look of it succeeded.
The capital wants to know how!