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-Bank Raid by SSG HairyArmadillo
-Story by SSG Zekk Terrik

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Bank Raid
By SSG HairyArmadillo

The troops of Vendetta Platoon filed into the briefing room. Everyone was confused as to why this emergency meeting had been called. Tarkin, Ares and Nylad stood at the front of the small briefing room. Hairyarmadillo saw an empty seat next to George and sat down.

'Any idea what this is about?' he asked.

'Not a clue.' replied George,' It must be pretty big though, the prefect doesn't usually drop in to say hi.'

The chatter died down and the prefect began the briefing, 'An emergency situation has arisen. A rebel terrorist group has seized the Carrida Bank and is holding Jonusk hostage. Vendetta platoon has been selected to neutralize the rebels, and to rescue Jonusk. Captain Ares.'

'There are 4 terrorists in the Bank, armed with light blaster rifles, they took out the guards with skill, so we can assume they are well trained. They have demanded the release of several rebel prisoners, but the Empire does not negotiate with terrorists, that's why we're sending you in. Good luck.'

'Ok people, get your gear and meet at the vehicle depot in 15 minutes' Shouted Nylad. The troops hurriedly left the briefing room.

Hairyarmadillo went back to Shadow Squad's barrack block. Depriest was already there.

'All set?' Hairy asked.

'Ready to go kick some rebel butt.' Depriest replied with a grin. Hairy retrieved his heavy blaster rifle from the weapons locker and slung it over his shoulder.

'Lets go.' They jogged over to the vehicle depot.

When they arrived they were greeted by Nylad.

'Hairy, Squad 2 is in the first truck.'

'Yes sir.' Replied Hairy.

The truck arrived at the bank. The whole area had been sealed off by the local Army unit.

Nylad had spent the journey making assault plans, so as soon as they left the grav-truck, he was sending people to their positions. 'Squad 1 and 2, get round the back and start laying breaching charges on the back door. Squad 3 and 4, stay here and get ready to go in through the front.'

Hairy and Depriest ran, with Egad's squad, around the back to the rear door. A trooper immediately ran forward and started laying breaching charges on the door.

'Charges set.' He said after a few seconds.

'Squad 1, in position.' Said Egad.

'This is squad 3, ready to rock.' That was George.'

Squad 2, in position.' Said Hairy.

And finally,' Squad 4, in position.' echoed over the comlink. And now came Nylad.

'Ok people, 3,2,1, GO!'

Instantly, the door disintegrated into a million fragments. Depriest darted in, with Hairy right behind him. A Rebel was standing in the corner of the room, his weapon's muzzle pressed against the back of Jonusk's head. He has been disorientated by the explosion, Jonusk reacted at once, dropping away from the rebel, giving the stormtroopers as easy shot.

Depriest squeezed the trigger and released a quick burst into the center of the rebel's face.

Hairy spotted another rebel. He triggered two blaster bolts into his head. Then he turned right, just in time to see a spurt of blood emerge from the third terrorist's body, as Egad drilled two rounds into his chest.

'Clear!' Shouted Hairy.

Squad's 3 and 4 entered the room and George reported that they had taken out the fourth rebel by the main entrance.

'All four rebels are down, no hostages are hurt and we suffered no casualties.' Egad told Nylad over the comlink.

The troops began to sit down and lean against the wall as the adrenaline rush left them. Jonusk had been inspecting his bank.

'Good Job guys, but next time, try not to blow up the doors.' He said with a smile.

Story
By SSG Zekk Terrik

Lance Corporal Zekk Terrik dove around a corner and took another stormtrooper in the gut. The hit registered on the troopers stomach plate before he could get a shoot off. Hethrew his blaster carbine and uttered a curse under his breath, then stalked fumingly outof the maze.

Zekk charged around a corner where he met up with squad leader, Sergeant Thrawn Kratas.

"Good job, Zekk. How many left?" he said.

"Counting you, four. Private Molotinov took a shot to the head. He's out," Zekk replied.

"Not bad. Only one casualty," said Kratas.

Privates Palla and Loki, along with Lance Corporal Zekk, stood for a while making their plans to attack the enemy base. Thankfully, this was just a simulation encouraged by the CSMA (Carrida Stormtrooper Military Academy) to see how squad's function in battle.

The squad's objective was to take the flag and return it to their base. Four squads make up a platoon, and two were sent to attempt to take the flag while two guarded the base. So far, reports from base were good as the opposing platoon couldn't break their way through.

The other squad that was sent to take the flag was utterly destroyed, leaving only Kratas' squad. They moved back to their own base to review plans. According to the plans, there was a ledge above the enemy base. Pvt. Loki was to be stationed there, as he was the better shot. Zekk, Palla, and Kratas were to charge the flag while Loki picked the enemy off from the roof.

Kratas' squad went back to the corner by which they originally met. Loki managed to clamber up silently with the aid of a rope. Zekk poked his head around the corner... just as the enemy Platoon Commander, Lieutenant Dayta, threw her carbine and walked away. Loki got her. In the midst of the confusion caused by the sniper attack, Zekk's squad charged.

Zekk ran in a strafing formation, taking 3 troopers out. One of the troopers swung his gun on Zekk's head. He ducked as the laser "blast" went over his head. He punched the trooper in the stomach, then shot him in the head while he lay struggling for breath.

The base was actually just a pyramid with a flag and a table on it that had the maze's plans drawn on it. The man who was overlooking the plans during the charge was gone already, caught in the chest by Loki's blast.

Only 3 enemy troopers were left. Kratas ordered a retreat and they charged back around the corner. One by one, as they turned the corner, they were struck dead by multiple blasts from Zekk and the sniper.

"Is that all?" Kratas said. Zekk didn't care; he charged around the corner wanting that flag. Reinforcements hadn't arrived yet.

Zekk stopped to guard while Kratas took out the flag.

"Go ahead and run, sir, I've got you covered," he said. Palla said the same.

Kratas shot forward as fast as he could go. Reinforcements arrived just as Zekk turned the corner, and uttered a cry of dismay as soon as they saw Kratas and Zekk. They were too far away; they knew it was too late.

From above the maze, Captain Ironfist and the victorious platoon's commander, Lieutenant Cavaness stood watching the events unfold in the silence of the observers booth.

"As you can see, sir, the reason I request transfer to combat command is that I think my platoon is ready for heavy fighting against the Rebels. Especially with this new Lance Corporal I just got in," said Cavaness.

Captain Ironfist stood silently, surveying the battle. "What did you say his name was?"

"Zekk Terrik, sir. From Chandrila. Damn fine soldier, sir, and he looks like he's got a promising career in the army," Cavaness replied.

Ironfist watched Zekk for a moment. Cavaness watched Ironfist intently, desiring his transfer to real combat.

The captain looked up at him. "Alright, Lieutenant, you've got your transfer." He patted Cavaness on the back. "Don't get your ass killed. Good luck, old friend."

"Thanks, sir. I appreciate that," said Cavaness. He started to head for the door.

"Lieutenant."

Cavaness stopped, and spun on his heel. "Sir?"

"Give Zekk a squad. See what he can do with it," Ironfist replied, with a sly grin.

Cavaness returned the sly grin. "Yes, sir!"