"Alright, everyone, listen up!" Colonel Severin's voice crackled through the comms, sharp and no-nonsense.
"Operation Crimson Shield is underway. Our mission is to reinforce the first team at Crimson Passage and retrieve all critical research materials and human assets from Dystora Labs.
Enemy forces are present in the area, but we're not here to clear them out. Secure the tech and the personnel, then get out. If you encounter resistance, reinforce the team. Retrieval comes second. Understood?"
"Understood, sir!" the soldiers responded in unison, their voices merging with the hum of the VTOL's engines.
Liam tightened the straps on his combat armor and checked his Plasma Pulse Rifle. Next to him, Matt adjusted his rifle's scope and leaned in with a grin. "Cutting your leave short for this, huh? You must be itching for some action."
