Madrigal, 23 Librae System, 2524
Universe Situation
The Insurrection is the proper name given to an undeclared civil war fought between Earth's primary military, scientific, and exploratory agency, the United Nations Space Command and various loosely organized groups of rebels, collectively known as the Insurrectionists, over control of the Outer Colonies, which began in the year 2494.
Originally, the breakaway movements started as disquiet against the Colonial Administration Authority's oversight of the Outer Colonies, with the colonists tired of the organization's often overbearing bureaucracy. It first started as peaceful protests, and after years of frustrating negotiations, some groups began to use more forceful methods, eventually abandoning diplomacy in favour of terrorist tactics. One of the first worlds to fall to this fate was the Planet of Madrigal, located in the Outer Colonies and the only habitable planet in its system. Local forces were quickly overwhelmed by the insurrection movement led by none other than Colonel Robert Watts, a former officer. The UNSC is quick to react to these events, and an invasion fleet is already nearing the system.
Mission Briefing
You are currently aboard the UNSC Frigate ''Vanguard of Liberty''', entering the orbit of Madrigal. A full-scale invasion is planned to commence soon, planet-wide. Your company was given responsibility over Sector 45-AX/2, an archipelago with multiple key facilities. One of them is an airbase that belonged to us before the insurrection took over. High Command intends for you to execute an orbital insertion directly on the enemy airbase, thus killing two birds with one stone: striking fear into the hearts of the enemy and gaining the upper hand for the battle by knocking out air assets. You will board the SOEIVs and launch toward LZ Agincourt as soon as you are geared up. The Commander's intent is for you to secure the airbase and disable its AA defences, blocking our airforce from entering the atmosphere. Expect a strong counterattack to try and push you out. As soon as the AA is down, the ''Vanguard of Liberty'' will drop from orbit above your position to ensure air superiority and commence resupply operations for the airbase. Should you survive your mission and get to this point, you will be sent further inland to secure various objectives or assist other units should they need your help. A SPARTAN team will accompany you on this mission. Additionally, Colonel Robert Watts has been sighted in your region; do your best to sniff him out and capture him, dead or alive. For the initial phase of the invasion, you only have access to limited orbital support - MECs and some Autocannon strikes, but their accuracy is limited. After the airbase is secured, you will gain access to transport and resupply on demand, along with Archer Missiles, Shredder Cannons and more.
Threat Report
RECON has determined a surprisingly strong and organized enemy waiting for us, but we believe we have a good fighting chance against them, along with the technological upper hand. Expect mechanized and motorized elements in abundance, some captured UNSC tanks and air elements, but the latter, should you execute your objective properly, will not bother you. Equipment-wise, the enemy has basic body armour and weaponry, nothing fancy.
Mission Objectives
- Main OBJ 1 - Capture the Airbase
Capture the Airbase Insurrection forces are currently manning the Airbase. It acts as their regional HQ and is a major stronghold that Command wants to eliminate in the mission's first phase. The base is large and has many buildings the enemy could hide in. Proceed with caution. Expect counterattacks. You are mostly on your own until the AA has been dealt with. - Main OBJ 2 - Disable the Airbase AA
RECON placed AA defences in the northwest side of the airbase, opposite of where you are dropping. With those defences still active, we cannot risk sending in the Vanguard of Liberty or any reinforcements. Try your best to destroy them as soon as possible. - Secondary OBJ - Neutralize Colonel Robert Watts
A major personality for the insurrectionist group we're going against, Robert Watts is a UNSC deserter who uses our tactics against us and is a thorn in our side. Capture him dead or alive if you get the chance. Keep your eyes peeled for him (he should have a red beret). We, however, believe he will be at the airbase. - Further objectives will be given after the airbase. Expect to secure locations further North or be asked to respond to situations as a QRF.
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