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The bombs are not as effective as I envisioned them to be, but they do manage to slow down the infected to some degree, which at least deems the act partially successful. Nonetheless, I make a mental note to use such tactics sparingly from this point forward against the infected. They should...

Everything turns slow motion as the explosion blasts through the barricade, followed by the gunfire from the rooftops. My first thought is that we are caught off guard - ambushed and occupying an unfavorable position - and that we need to deploy to a more advantageous location. Not long after...

I intently look around the car park and the remains of the den turned supermarket but fail to see any smuggler activity whatsoever. The silence and sheer desolation of the place radiated a certain ominous vibe which started to unsettle me. Earlier, I began to suspect that something was amiss...

I let out a low key sigh as Gunderson confirms that the turned woman is indeed recently zombified. "Stay sharp, we might run into more of them. Perhaps she was turned forcefuly and on purpose - certainly the bullet hole on the back might suggest so," I say to Guderson. Suddenly, a dreadful...

The squads move in a perfectly coordinated unison and I position myself in between the 2nd and 3rd squads so that I can see and hear what is going on up front and at the back of our formation. We move quickly, so naturally I am well pleased with the brisk and pacy movement that we maintain...

At exactly 4:30, the reveille pulls me out of the hypnagogic half sleep state that seemed to have persisted ever since I first shut my eyes in order to get some rest prior to the mission. I knew that I had to be well rested before deployment in order to maximize the efficiency of my decision...

SSgt. Burke made an excellent point, a staggered column would indeed be more appropriate as it provides more width and cover. "Agreed, Staff Sergeant, we'll implement a staggered column instead," I say. Crossing an open field would be dangerous, so I might have to devise some other tactic. In...

Command mode I decide to allocate the grenades. The following selection is made; 1st Squad Sgt. Kevin Anders - 1 frag/ 1 firebomb Cpl. Louis Durant - 1 smoke 2st Squad Sgt. Erin Winther - 1 frag/ 1 firebomb LCpl. Robert Clement - 1 smoke 3rd Squad Sgt. John Shapton - 1 frag/ 1 firebomb Cpl...

Command mode I decide to go with the Staff Sergeant's suggestion and issue the specialty rifles to squad 4. Despite the SSgt's remark about the stealthy approach towards the smugglers, I keep it in the back of my mind if the opportunity should arise where it would be feasible to attempt it...

Command mode I arrange another briefing which I give to the whole platoon. Using the provided map, I explain our deployment zone and the location of the dens. The troops our informed that they will most likely face other hostile humans and that they should be ready to implement fire and...

"Attention!" I say loudly. The effect is immediate as the 13 men stand upright in unison; arms fixed at the side, heels together, eyes facing forward in a fixed position and a blank expression on their faces. They resemble machines, I think to myself as I observe the, now motionless, NCO's. I...

I nod in agreement. "All of the NCO's should be present, even the junior ones. Please inform the runners that I would like the meeting to start exactly 20 minutes from now," I say briefly before continuing with all the necessary arrangements. I wanted the tables set as fast as possible, so I...

I listen closely to the Lieutenant as she makes her point, ocasionally giving off an affirmative nod. Hennen was direct, always right to the point. She seemed to have that no nonsense attitude and I liked that about her, however she did come of as quite cold at times which ofcourse wasn't...

"I understand the rules of engagement Lieutenant. I am mostly curious about the expected resistance. Do we know more about their capabilities other than a 'projected light resistance' and have there been any reconnaissance missions into hostile territory in the past few weeks? I want to have as...

I reach out for the offered cigarette and place it between the lips. Since I am not an active smoker, I do not carry a lighter so I ask for the Lieutenants, which she promptly slides into my hand. I light the cigarette with a slightly awkward movement, it has been a long time since I last smoked...