Back there, they have no chance, thanks to Gentiane, and other G&K Commanders... However, in Solaris Earth... It's different.

While they have the advantages of T-Dolls as opposed to Human Soldiers of the Solaris... Their lack of numbers has made them less of a threat, and the NPX successfully quelled.

Now, they decided to lend a hand to G&K against the KCCO and Paradeus, under the condition that they stay in the Solaris Earth instead of returning... Despite the strong opposition of the Militarists... It was approved with The Academy breaking the tie.

Now, Munich is a battleground between the Coalition Forces and both KCCO & Paradeus... The only thing was... How will they attack?..?

The G&K Commanders wanted to use their tried and tried tactics of the T-Dolls but many Solaris Officers regarded them as insane.

The Russians opted for the Assault Units Approach. Americans prefer Shock and Awe. The French prefer the Modernized version of Foch's Principles of War. The British opted for sending SpecOps. And the NPX wanted to use their Modern Blitzkrieg.

Each tactic has its strengths and weaknesses... It's just which will they choose that will make sure they can stop the KCCO and Paradeus before the collapse bomb goes off in Solaris Earth...

After some heated Arguments, the Coalition Forces decided to use SpecOps to lock down any area with Collapse Explosives, if they were outside, they'd move them indoors for extra defense.

As for the Coalition Attackers...

Coalition SpecOps quietly entered the base of Both Paradeus and KCCO as they searched for the Bombs while deploying C4s under their vehicles and armored.

As they advanced further... They've found some good news...

The KCCO is desperate. They invaded Munich to create their version of a Stargate Base, where they could strengthen their forces, and continue the Third World War in their world. And currently, they are strong enough to defend a skirmish.

Paradeus forces were nowhere to be seen. Likely that the G&K forces are back in their world, along with Neo-Soviet Forces and NSU's (Neo-Soviet Union) High Command, who have disavowed the KCCO for their actions... Have prevented the Majority of them from arriving to create a Pro-KCCO Nation...

After moving the bombs into a chosen building and sabotaging the defensive structures that were now used against the Coalition Forces...

"This is the Zvezda 1-1 here. All Collapse Bombs are now in the Main Base. Fortifying with other Teams."

"Cloak and Dagger 'ere. Our Head Maid and we have disabled their Power Station. They captured it from our end, and now... It's their turn."

"Delta here. All KCCO and a few Paradeus Vehicles are going to be no factor. Get the Assault Ready."

"Unit 999. Their Tech is done for. Waiting."

"Tenshi Squad Phoenix here! Enemy Barracks is locked!"

"What do you mean, Locked?" General Romanov asked.

"I mean making them unable to get out of the Barracks..."

"... Hacking... Time traveled too fast for this old Soviet relic..." Romanov replied.

As much as others didn't want to admit, he was right. He's now in his 70s, and his health is not even in good condition... And yet, and he can still lead normally. As he asked to Command the Assault... One last time, so that he can lighten the load on his Grandson, Ezra.

He just hoped that he'd be a 'sane man' like what Lebedjev would've told him. The World needed sane men and women to keep what was left of This Shattered World...

...

With everything ready... Operation Ashes of Munich has begun...

...

As the dawn rises on Munich... Heavy Artillery, with the UAVs and Drones, marked the targets and coordinated the attacks...

The Barracks were obliterated, taking out many of the Infantry Automations, along with a few human KCCO operators.

Most of the Vehicles are blown up. Making them destroyed or useless to use. Due to the Coalition SpecOps hitting them, while they're all asleep... Or dealt with easily with EMP.

And then the Coalition Forces, consist of a Few European Mechanized Battalions, a Russian Motorized Battalion, two US Infantry Battalions, and an NPX Armored Battalion... With a good amount of T-Dolls in the ranks.

As the few HOC T-Dolls provide fire support to target any remaining KCCO Mechs and Reece Centers... The Coalition Forces took out any remaining resistance...

"We're still not finished... Paradeus is now about to break through our second lines. Get everyone through the portal, and stop them." Kryuger radios to the Romanov.

"Alright! Through the portal, and we're going to hold the line against them!"

The Third Phase has started.

Thanks to the G&K Commanders back in their world, Paradeus is attempting the same thing on the Solaris Earth... And they have to prevent it.

They have to hold long enough for the Neo-Soviet Forces and G&K reinforcements to redirect the ELID Infected towards the Paradeus Forces...

...

After passing through the Portal, the Joint Task Force Atlanta, saw the Majority of the Kami's forces were already holding the line against the ELIDs.

"Let our sins against humanity be atoned!" A Kami Officer yelled.

"Lord Phoenix will be proud of our sacrifices!"

"For our Phoenix Emperor!!!" Then a Fanatic yelled.

The Kami Forces yelled out the same war cry as the Fanatic... While the others...

"Eh? Why did they say they call the Komandir like that?" Aleksandr Viktor, with an innocent tone.

"Wow... They really have lost their nerves..." OTs-14 muttered...

"That's just disturbing..." UMP9...

"You don't say? He's just an average guy, not a deity. But with more experience." Alexsandr Vasilli, shrugs.

"Yeah... Even TMP's Commander Glitch is tamer than this." Thompson.

"HEY!!! That was one time!!!" TMP rebuke...

"Not the time, everyone!" Romanov yelled. "Get to defensive positions and hold them back! Allies are coming in 20 minutes!"

[Or 10 Turns for GFL Players.]

"Yes sir!"

They all quickly get to the defensive positions and open fire on the ELIDs, as the Paradeus are also firing from within the hordes. As RF T-Dolls targeted their Humanoid Units. Flamethrowers were even used by Kami Shock Troops.

The HOC T-Dolls, after taking formations... Opened fire at the ELIDs, along with Paradeus HOCs.

G&K's ATW HOCs targeted the Paradeus' HOCs, while MTRs and AGLs dealt with the horde of Elida and Paradeus Infantry. As NPXs Advanced MBTs and Light Tanks attacked their Armor Vehicles.

Many of the Infected were taken down, thanks to the tactic. As Paradeus are now attacking for aggressively.

After three minutes, as ammunition is about to run out, the Logistic 71st Company of the NPX and Academy arrives at the scene to restock and recharge their weapons' Magazines.

Using the Carrier Backpacks (Death Stranding), and Trucks... They're able to remain in the fight, as they also take the wounded back to friendly lines to be treated...

After another five minutes, Allied Medics and Combat Engineers arrived at the scene. As the Neo-Soviet Airforce arrived to Provide Air Support against the Paradeus Forces.

Then it's just five minutes remaining.

Casualties are mounting on the Coalition Forces, along with the Paradeus and the ELID Infected. All hope seems lost for the Coalition...

Well... Until the Paradeus started to retreat...

"Guys! They are retreating!?" M26-Mass yelled.

"Already? We're now at four minutes left and already they are retreating?" Gentiane wondered.

The Drone Operator sent a UAV to check...

It turns out, the reinforcements arrived earlier than expected...

Because the remaining Sangvis Ferri just managed to come and rescue the Coalition Forces.

"Wait... We're friends now?" Lusa (GFL) asked...

"Yes. Indeed. But, I suppose without Elisa as our Leader... And the sighting of the Hydranians was true... I supposed we have little choice." Agent.

After a few seconds of silence and distrust... Agent sighed and showed them a picture...

Of her literally kissing a surprised Kevin directly. Which surprised everyone else... And pissing off...

'Tch... That Mechenical Harlot... Non... Non... Non... NON!!! I won't let her win! At least that Mechanical can't reproduce!!! I will win!!!'

Ahem...

With the Sangvis agreeing to help the Coalition, on the condition to be left alone within Pro-Federation (Pro-NPX) territory... They saved the Assault Forces led by General Romanov despite being retired and and elderly...

While a Truce between the Federals and Sangvis are currently uneasy as best... For Zheng, it was better than just outright killing them...

On 10/02/2034... As the Sangvis sided with the Coalition... KCCO and Paradeus lost their final chance...

"Argh!"

Everyone immediately turned to Romanov and he suddenly got a heart attack...

"ВОТ ДЕРЬМО!!!" [OH SHIT!!!] Coalition Soldier 26 yelled!

"GET THE MEDICS!!! WE GOT A HEART ATTACK!!!"

Ezra returned for his successful mission with the Rhode Island Operators and saw...

"ДЕДУШКА!!!" [GRANDPA!!!] Ezra yelled and rushed to help his Russian Grandpa...

"Nyet, moy mal'chik... Dlya menya uzhe slishkom pozdno..." [No, my boy... It's too late for me...] Romanov weakly told Ezra...

"Pochemu ty ostalsya generalom!? Ty slishkom star, chtoby rukovodit'!!!" [Why did you continue as a General!? You're too old to lead!!!] Ezra with a panicked tone...

Romanov coughed violently and told Ezra...

"V lyubom sluchaye, ya dolgo ne proderzhus'... Ne vinite svoyego Krovnogo Brata... Potomu chto ya vybral eto po sobstvennoy vole..." [I won't last long anyways... Don't blame your Blood Brother... Because I chose this by my own volition...]

"Chto!? Ty sdelal eto po sobstvennomu zhelaniyu!? YA dumal Kevin-!?" [What!? You did it by your own volition!? I thought Kevin-!?] Ezra was shocked, due to Kevin's bad impression with the elderly...

"YA znayu... No on prosil menya pozvolit' Derriku vzyat' na sebya upravleniye vmesto menya... No ya ustupil..." [I know... But he asked me to let Derrick take charge instead of me... But, I relented...] Romanov replied, with a weak smile...

"Gospodi... Ty upryamyy starik..." [Jesus... You stubborn old man...] Ezra sighed...

"... Ezra... Moy vnuk..." [My Grandson...]

"D-Da...?"

"YA gorzhus' toboy... Orvol'skiy nazval by tebya "Moy protezhe".... Bud' zdravomyslyashchim chelovekom... Kak ya tebya khotel..." [I'm proud of you... Orvolsky would call you "My protégé".... Be a sane person... Like I wanted you...]

Ezra nodded... And then...

"Uvidimsya na Bozh'yey zemle... Moy vnuk..." [See you in God's land... My Grandson...]

With the last breath... Death has finally claimed Romanov... Not by a bullet, but by health conditions...

Ezra could only say, after closing Romanov's eyes...

"YA budu tam... Dedushka..." [I'll be there... Grandpa...]

Emmanuel Romanov.

197X - 2032

[Ex-Hero of the Soviet Union, Beloved Grandfather, Federation's Martyr, Solaris Medal of Honor.]