As the attack force set sail into the Atlantic, Archie and those who stayed behind watched the news of New Ottawa, breaths were held as the fleet passed Florida.
"Unidentified vessels, identify yourselves."
"This is the Remnant Floridian Navy, who might you be?"
"This is New Ottawa Naval, Air, and Ground Attack Force One. Please move out of our way."
"Attack force? Who are you attacking?"
"You're freedom loving Floridians, who do you think?"
"The New World Order...Count us in."
The Naval force gained an additional force of over 200 ships. Aboard the USS Texas, the leaders met, shook hands and set sail for the attack.
"Thanks for allowing us to join your crusade."
"No problem Tyler. Just remember, the Ghost gives the signal, we open fire every gun, rocket and missile we have on the rock."
"Now we're talking!"
The fleet sailed for about 20 days at full speed, reaching the outer waters of Antarctica. Storms raged as the waters had changed with the rising levels of the oceans. The E-3 took off and began radar surveillance, hoping to catch the New World Order leaders unprepared for this level of attack.
As the attack fleet prepared to launch their ground units, the Ghost suited up. His green and white ODPA Mark II was a huge improvement from the last sent. The improved hydraulic frame could now wield the Ottawa Century Sledgehammer and Ottawan Shield.
Both items weighing in a hundred pounds a piece, the Ghost was a formidable one man army. He had a few surprises up his sleeve just in case of course, but as he locked his helmet down, he took a deep breath of the adrenaline chemical. "Let this be the best and last fight I ever have to wield such destructive power."
As the landing parties loaded into the LCVP's, the room was dimly lit by a single red-glowing light. As the E-3 flew over and landed, the LCVP's were launched. The waters were choppy, and rough as they made their way toward Antarctician soil. An uneasy silence loomed over the troops as the ships approached the darkened landscape. The Ghost locked his shield onto his back and raise the hammer as the gate fell revealing the green Antarctica landscape. He signaled the troops to begin their invasion, as boots hit the soil, they began their trek to their target. It was a little over three miles away, thanks to rising water levels, the LCVP's could land far close their their initial twenty-six mile journey. As they marched, tanks and trucks entered to land as well. Back on the carriers, flight groups scrambled to get ready to launch. Bombers, fighters, crop-dusters outfitted to fight and more were all prepared to launch.
"Once we crest this ridge, I'll give the signal. Stay low, stay ready."
The commanders nodded and gave the signal to crest the ridge. As they did, the Ghost stood up and quickly fired his flare. Seeing the signal, the three battleships and nine destroyers took aim and opened fire.
Inside the New World Order housing facility, Lord Soros had just stepped outside for some night air, as the door swung shut, the research facility was turned into a crater. He watched in horror as the aircraft and shells poured into his sacred lands. However, before he could warn the other leader, the Ghost crushed him from skull to spin with the massive sledgehammer.
"All forces, begin phase two!"
As guards and soldiers woke up, they were met by the various attack groups picking them off. The Ghost and his team rushed to shut down the collider. However, Rothschild, armored up, fired concussive bolts at his team.
"GO! TURN OFF THE COLLIDER! I'VE GOT ROTHSCHILD!"
The Ghost held up his shield as the bolts slammed into him. He marched toward Rothschild and swung the massive hammer. Rothschild took the blow to the side and skittered to the ground. The Ghost charged him hoisting the hammer up for another strike, Rothschild hit him with another concussive bolt, knocking him over. Gunfire and the hum of radial engines filled the air over Antarctica. Rothschild looked about as the Ghost leapt at him, tackling him to the ground. The Ghost proceeded to crack Rothschild's helmet.
"THIS IS FOR THE UNITED STATES!"
The Ghost brought down his shield in the power core, cracking it. Rothschild kicked him off as his armor flashed warnings at him. The Ghost stood back up and locked his glare on Rothschild when his radio rang out.
"GHOST! THIS THING HAS NO SHUT OFF!"
"WHAT?!"
He turns to see the New World Order guards pulling his team away from the collider.
"FUCK! This is gonna hurt."
The Ghost kicked Rothschild over and grabbed his shield. He rushed towards the lit beam of energy. Putting his hammer on his back, he took a deep breath of the chemical and made his choice...
Meanwhile, New Ottawa and the rest of the world had begun to receive images and news from the battlefield.
"Breaking News for our forces in Antarctica! As we speak the invasion is going well. Casualties are unknown at this time, but our thoughts and prayers are with our soldiers as they try to break threw this veil of tyranny."
Across the New World Order, citizens watched as the news showed live footage of the attack. They didn't wince, or cry, they watched and their fires of hope began to return. They showed the children the fighting, as the news tried to play it off as a training battle. However, the Irishmen still in Ireland and the college students in the UK, highjacked the airwaves and played the New Ottawa broadcast.
"Citizens of the New World Order, this is Archie, temporary leader of what remains of the United States. My grandson, our leader and a fleet have begun the invasion to stop the New World Order. Your leaders have poisoned your minds with fruitless efforts and promises. See past the lies, we are fighting for freedom and mean you no harm. Your leaders launched a massive attack at the beginning of last year, giving us no warning nor an ultimatum of surrender. We have chosen to walk the path of freedom, over the path of tyranny, our people are fighting so you may all be free. As they left, they took with them the fire of liberty, carrying our hopes and dreams to Antarctica in the hopes of crushing the head of this serpent, once and for all."
As citizens heard Archie's broadcast, many began to raise questions. If the New World Order had attacked the United States, no wonder they'd be furious.
"Many of your countrymen have joined our ranks and are helping in Antarctica. They grew tired of a meaningless existence, they chose to be free, just like all of you can. Go out and protest for surrender. none of you shall be harmed by New Ottawan Forces, you will be liberated."