Joint Task Force 88, UN-Israel Forces, Ezra's Pov, Two Days Ago.

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Ezra heard the old phone ringing and picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Мой правнук... Давно я не звонил по этому номеру, так как давно был в России... Я знаю, что ты возглавляешь Объединенную оперативную группу на Ближнем Востоке..."
[My great-grandson... It's been a long time since I've called this number since I've been in Russia for a long time... I know that you lead the Joint Task Force in the Middle East...]

And then in Russia, Novosibirsk.

"Дед Романов... Прошло много времени. Да, в настоящее время я возглавляю Объединенную оперативную группу 88, но не все согласны с тем, что... Большинство палестинцев, иранцев старой гвардии, наряду с ХАМАСом, выступали против Израиля и продолжали нападать на него. Не то, чтобы я их обвинял... Но это война за защиту человечества, а не за то, чтобы изгнать евреев из их дома с нашей кровью, пролитой в их руках." Ezra's replied to his Russian Grandfather...
[Grandfather Romanov... It's been a long time. Yes, I currently lead Joint Task Force 88, but not everyone accepts that... Most Palestinians, Old Guard Iranians, along with Hamas, opposed and continued to attack Israel. Not that I blame them... But this is a war to protect humanity, not to drive the Jews out of their home with our blood spilled in their hands.]

It was General Romanov (World in Conflict) calling his Great Grandson in Israel. A War Veteran in the World War 3. Despite the Stalemate between the Allies and the Soviets... He was only happy that he was still alive to tell the story to him...

"Я слышал новости, дитя мое. Жаль, что некоторые люди просто не понимают, что им повезло остаться в живых... Но я рад, что вы стали полноценным Офицером связи ООН... Однако... У меня есть хорошие и плохие новости для ты..."
[I have heard the news, my child. It's a pity some people just don't realize how lucky they are to be alive... But I'm glad you've become a full-fledged UN Liaison Officer... However... I have good news and bad news for you...]  Romanov told Ezra on the phone...

Back in Ezra's Office... He became worried for his Great Grandfather...

"Что не так? Каковы плохие новости...?"
[What's wrong? What's the Bad News...?]

Romanov said the bad news...

"Так же, как и наш американский друг... Генерал Паркер... Мое здоровье ухудшается... В конце концов, я стал старым, слабым и медленно умирающим... Так же, как и он... Я собираюсь уйти из русской армии по приказу Политбюро... Вместе с моей полевой армией..."
[Just like our American friend... General Parker... My health is deteriorating... Eventually, I became old, weak, and slowly dying... Just like him... I am going to leave the Russian army by orders of the Politburo... Together with my field army...]

"Что!?"
[What!?]

Ezra was utterly shocked... Why would they just... Disband the Elite Field Army that has a lot of experience, despite their actions from the past.

But Romanov...

"Хорошая новость, однако, заключается в том, что... Мне удалось убедить их перевести мою полевую армию в вашу Объединенную оперативную группу 88. Многие из них знают, что ты мой Внук, и вместо этого согласились последовать за тобой... С тех пор, как вы отличились в Эль-Аламейне и в других местах во время войны Terra Invicta..."
[The good news, however, is that... I managed to convince them to transfer my field army to your Joint Task Force 88. Many of them know you are my Grandson and have instead agreed to follow you... Ever since you distinguished yourself in El Alamein and elsewhere during the Terra Invicta War...]

With that new info... Ezra could only sigh thankfully, as his Grandfather managed to convince the New Government to salvage what was left of the Field Army.

"Спасибо, дедушка... Я найду им хорошее применение... Как и ты со времен Третьей мировой войны..."
[Thank you, Grandpa... I'll put them to good use... Just like you did since World War 3...]

A Weak Chuckle from Romanov along with some coughs...

"Если бы Орловский был еще жив... Он бы гордился тем, что ты несешь его и мое наследие... наряду с демонстрацией истинного лидерства, дитя мое... Я горжусь тобой... Покажи этим палестинцам, что ты лучше , в воинской доблести и с нравственной совестью."
[If Orlovsky were still alive... He would be proud to hear that you carry his and my legacy... along with showing true leadership, my child... I'm proud of you... Show these Palestinians that you are the best in military prowess and moral conscience.]

Ezra replies...

"В конце концов, Честь может и не завоевать власть, но она завоюет уважение. А уважение приносит власть."
[After all, Honor may not win power, but it'll win the respect. And respect earns power.]

Romanov chuckled again... and then he speaks in English.

"I'm glad to see you matured well... I wish you good luck... Win this war for the Human Race, and for me... Farewell, my child..."

"Goodbye, Grandpa..."

The Call went cold. Ezra was lucky to still have his Grandpa... Despite Romanov living in Russia and Ezra being in Israel.

"I miss you... Grandfather..." Ezra could only mutter his last words, before returning to work...

Ethiopia, African Union's Capital, JTF 279, 01/12/2032, Ezra's POV.

It has been nearly a year since the War... In August, we managed to get our reinforcements from Counter: Side, Azur Lane, Arknights, Girls Frontline, and even Honkai Impact... And now our world along with theirs has intertwined, thanks to the Hydras (Terra Invicta)... Overloading their Interplanetary Portal caused the Honkais, Corrupted Objects, SIRENs, Sangvis Ferri and Reunion to be sent here.

And now I'm here leading the 26th Guard Combined Arms Army along with the African's 3rd Infantry Battalion. My Grandfather inherited his forces from himself to me after I have proved myself worthy since the Battle of Geneva... Along with his health deteriorating and getting retired...

After all... He's getting old... And you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Or in my case, a Soviet War Veteran, who's also my Great Grandfather.

I wish I could say Slava Rossiyi... But I rather keep my skin intact...

Well... You could say I'm watching the Reunion and Sangvis ransacking the Capital, Addis Ababa, as both Police Forces and National Soldiers are fighting the Reunion Forces and Sangvis Forces...

Currently, I have Yato as my Foreign Adviser, since she's experienced, but limited by her photosensitivity, with Matterhorn, Myrrh, Paramanix, and Meteor as Foreign Specialists, or Operatives by Rhode Island's Tone.

For the G&K's T-Dolls, Five-seveN and Webley are helping the Logistical Teams. As 9A-91, G36, and Styer ACR as our AR T-Dolls, IDW and her SMG T-Dolls horde, SV-98, and Hanyang Type 88 as our Sniper T-Dolls. Negev and M2HB as our MG T-Dolls and finally, M1887 and M26-MASS are our Shotgun T-Dolls and our Skirmishers.

"Soon..." I muttered. I'm intending to liberate Earth at any cost.

"Still thinking about liberating Earth from them?" Yato talked to me, after hearing.

"Yeah..." I replied. She nodded in acknowledgment.

She knows I wanted them out of Earth.

Thankfully, Supply Drones have been airdropping ammunition and Medical supplies to the National and Police Forces. Including Weapons and Military Gear for the Local Police Forces.

Thanks to Rwanda's Zipline Delivery Drone for inspiring me to utilize drones for both Combat roles and Logistical Roles.

Don't mess with Earth's Ingenuity, I suppose... Even in Africa, there will be ingenious people that could improve life... or improve the Militech of their Nation. And I might have to look for them and hire them.

Ahem.

More African Soldiers arrived at the Makeshift Medical Tents, Wounded... At least we managed to get Medical Supplies, via Drones... At least they didn't cost Gasoline or importantly Diesel...

A Car arrived, and it appears our last officer has arrived.

The doors opened to see two Russians from the NPX. Along with an American, in an Italian Modern Arditi Gear...

Both of them are Aleksandr Vasilli and Aleksandr Viktor. They're now serving the NPX to hide from the FSB, hence the balaclavas...

"Who's he?" An Iraqi Soldier asked Vasilli.

"You don't know? He's the Grandson of General Romanov. Many in the 26th Guards knew him when he was an adolescent. He's a Legend since El Alamein."

I turned around and see Kryuger and his Commander coming.

"Ah. Mister Kryuger. It's been a while. And I see you've brought your Commanding Officer too?" I spoke to him.

"Of course, Ezra. You can't always lead a Field Army on your own. Even with T-Dolls. Hence I've brought Gentiane to join the fight with you." Kryuger replied to Ezra.

"Colonel Ezra. I suppose we meet again... Congratulation on the Promotion." Gentiane with a slight smile, raised her hand for a handshake.

"Of course. Great to meet you again, Miss Gentiane." I reply and accepted her handshake.

As we went to the battlements, Kryuger went back to the Coalition's HQ...

"So, your world is far different than ours?" Gentiane asked me.

"Yeah. World War Three started in 1989 and ended in 1991 in our world. My Grandfather Romanov served with Colonel Vladimir Orvolsky, Captain Nikolai Malashenko, and KGB Liasion Officer Valerie Lebedjev. What about yours?" I told her.

"2045 to 2051."

I spit clean water out of shock...

"2045!? In here is now Late-2032!" I replied...

"Late-2032...!? No wonder there was not a single T-Doll or Relic Technology in here... I'm kinda shocked..." Gentiane was shocked that we don't have any Relic or Collapse Technology, not even T-Dolls. But also glad that there are no ELIDs...

Well, aside from Honkai Zombies that now can shoot guns like Professional Soldiers... No wonder the rise of Exo-Troopers.

"Yeah... Have to mine for Rare Metals instead... Including Magnets and Lithium..."

"I see..." Gentiane seems to notice the difference.

We now have Autonomous Miners. Advanced Batteries that can last long as a month. Automated Factories can produce a shit ton of supply... Many more, thanks to the Terra Invicta War.

Now almost everyone has a Firearm, along with Drinking Water is now back on the menu after the Originum creatures were dealt with in our sewers and water systems.

And guess who also has High Tech Technological equipment, now?

Academy and NPX. The Initiatives are starting to lose the Tech War again them both, as they're starting to show degradation to Made in China Quality. At least, Zheng kept a high standard.

"So... Does that means... No ELID's Flora and Fauna?" Gentiane asked.

"Of course not, we don't have a single Relic Technology, you know." I replied.

"I've noticed... I'm just concerned..." Gentiane, with a probability that either the Sangvis, KCCO, or Paradeus will send a Collapse Bomb to make their situation from worse to a total shitstorm.

Hence the AGS-30 of the G&K's Heavy Ordinance Corp is with the Joint Task Force 279.

As they were walking to the battlements...

"Welcome back, Grisha." Ezra salute to a Russian Soldier. She salutes back. "Oh. How's the Advanced Training by the NATO?"

"Exhausting..." She replied.

"Yeah... But it's necessary, Comrade Starshina [Sergeant Major]. Those Recruits will need those skills!"

She giggled and replied back.

"Anything for you, Tovorish Polkóvnik [Colonel]."

"What?"

"N-Nothing..." She quickly turns away, with a confused Ezra just shrugs and continues to the Main forces.

Gentiane snickers and told Ezra...

"You know, one of your Soldiers likes you." Gentiane told Ezra.

"Come on... You know people won't like that..." Ezra replied.

'Still, you could do that in secret...' Gentiane thoughts about Ezra's concern about his actions to the Public.

They arrived and Ezra...

"Tovarishj!" The 26th Guards and 3rd Infantry Soldiers immediately salute or quickly put down any shells or supplies and then salute to Ezra. "It's good to see you all today!"

After a few seconds...

"And it will be even better to see you all soon, liberating Earth from those Invaders!"

The Soldiers cheered, as they were willing to free Earth from the Invaders, along with the Alien Invasion.

"Then we'll teach those Reunion Dogs, how to fight!"

Another cheer.

Ezra got up to a Russian Sentinel Tank and then continued.

"They thought they can bully us into submission!"

"YEAH!!!/DA!!!/JA!!!" The Soldiers of the 279th yelled.

"They thought, we'd give way and fold!"

The same yell.

"But today! We'll show them that the 279th will bow to no one!"

The 26th Guards and African 3rd Infantry Division cheered loudly with some raising their weapons high, as the T-Dolls and Operators were confused, 'Why would Ezra do that?' in their minds...

"Today! We'll show them the might of the Human Race!!!"

The Soldiers of the 279th cheered as three Berkuts flew past them from the sky.

Ezra saluted and then turns to them.

"Get to your vehicles! Liberation has cometh! URAAAAAAAA!!!" Ezra got into the Sentinel Tanks as the Tank Commander. Along with unleashing his inner Soviet Blood.

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Their War Cry sounded, waking up the confused T-Dolls and Operatives.

"My... He's quite energetic today..." Paramanix, thinking about Ezra's pre-battle speech.

"I agree. As if his family has worked in the Soviet Military, and he's born in Israel after his family moved." G36 with suspicion.

"Well, it's Late-2032 AD in here. I'm not sure what CE is in our calendar in terms of their world." Matterhorn.

"... Well, we still have a war to win... Right?" Negev told the rest about the current battle.

The rest agrees with Negev and followed Ezra's Forces to Addis Ababa to help the National Forces and Police Forces.

"Icarus-1 to All Battle Group Elements. Today we'll liberate Ethiopia from the Oppression of the Invaders." Ezra told them all on the radio. "We have three Main Objectives. Take Down the Sangvis' 10th Infantry Brigade at Kolfe and Bole. Resecuring Kirkos and Geja Sefer from the Reunion. And Securing the International Airport for Future Operations for our allies."

"Roger. Our T-Dolls will provide Combat Support." Gentiane replied on the Radio.

"We heard you loud and clear, Colonel. Moving to the Battlefield." Meteor responded on Radio.

279th Forces advanced to the battlefield as the Ethiopian National Forces and Police Forces are pulling back as the situation is getting worse for them.

There's the Sangvis Forces are slowly advancing through the Ethiopian Forces albeit slowly, thanks to the Drone Airdrops.

The Infantry Squads opened fire along with Shock Troopers and Mauler IFVs tore down the SF T-Dolls. The G&K T-Dolls followed the Infantry Forces and tossed any lethal and shot down any Sangvis taking cover in buildings, with the help of the Shmel Troopers clearing buildings from the SF with a few shots of their Rockets.

Me along with the Armored Company, consisting of Kodiak Tanks, T-14A3 Armatas, some Golem Tanks, some Tesla Tanks, and a Sentinal Tank that I'm inside as Tank Commander.

We were rolling down the New Ambo Road.

"Огонь!" [Fire!] I gave another Fire Order.

Another Sangvis' Anti Tank turned into a smoldering heap. As their Nemeums are close to their frontline forces were shot down by Tanks or taken care of with Artillery or Air Support, being in the backlines. 

The Mauler IFVs are mowing down Reunion Reinforcements. They managed to have some Casters and fire at the Tanks.

"Некоторые из наших бронированных машин атакованы! Они уничтожили несколько пехотных транспортов!" [Some of our armored vehicles are under attack! They destroyed several infantry transports!] One of the Lieutenant reported.

"Блин! Они сильно укреплены в Колфе Керанио!" [Damn it! They're heavily fortified at the Kolfe Keranio!] Another one from another Division.

"Colonel... What are they saying...?" Gentiane radios to Ezra.

However...

"Commander, the 296th Infantry Division of the 26th Guards is facing heavy resistance against the Sangvis Ferri in Kolfe Keranio. I can understand their language, along with SV-98." 9A-91 radio to her Commander, Gentiane.

"Oh... Anyways, mind if we can help them?" With 9A-91 as interpreter, Gentine is certain of the situation.

"Go ahead. I'm ordering AGS-30 (HOC T-Dolls) to provide Improvised Morter Support. One of my Officers taught Galina how to use Drones for Forward Observation, instead of Binoculars or T-Dolls." Ezra replied.

"Using a Drone instead of a T-Doll!? What's with their Tactics?" Steyr ACR was confused about this World's Earth's use of Civilian and Military Drones.

"I've learned from the Past Russo-Ukrainian War in 2022 in their world! The Ukranian Soldiers used Drones to provide long distanced insight! I guess necessity creates some impressive tactics for the Coalition Forces!" M26-MASS told Steyr ACR about their tactics in use.

"No wonder the NPX won most of the battles... They can see us before we see them, and by the time we arrive, we're already dead..." Webley when hearing the conversation on the radio...

Both an MK19 Crew (US Soldiers) and AGS-30 T-Dolls are adjusting their Automatic Gredane Launchers and then...

MK19 Crew 1: Coodinates set! Open fire!

Sonya (AGS-30 Weapon Operator): Here we go!

Both of the Crews opened fire.

The SF T-Dolls were attacked from the Indirect Fire of both the Mk19 and AGS-30, some got injured, or killed, but the tactic worked. As the Nemeums were disabled, making them easy targets, the SF T-Dolls were now taking cover in buildings. Giving the Shmel Troopers more easy targets, along with the Anti-Tank Infantry Squads taking down Manticores.

"This is Matchlock 1-1 (Aleksandr Vasilli), of the NPX's and Estonian's 7th Joint Infantry Company to Icarus-1. Kolfe Keranio is secured. Advancing my Company to Bole, over." 

"Icarus-1 to Matchlock, copy. Show those Sangvis', how us Coalition's fight!" Ezra replies.

"Copy, Icarus. Over and out."

With most of the Sangvis Forces eliminated and only a few retreated... They advanced towards Bole, where the Ringleader, Executioner reside.

Since M4A1 has taken down Elisa, during G&K's Operation Polarized Light... They're mostly on their own... Mostly, until now...

Agent of the Sangvis has taken the role of Leader of the Sangvis Ferri. Many were able to hold their lines, and a small minority, mostly the T-Dolls Infantry, and strangely Intruder, sided with the Allies... For one reason, Kevin only knows.

Despite this, many of the remaining Sangvis held their ground. Able to slow the Coalition Forces just enough to alert the Reunion to reinforce their positions. As the Battlefield was Chaotic as usual.

"Colonel. Both City Regions, Kole, and Bole have been liberated. Regrouping to go for the Airport." Matterhorn responded to Ezra on the radio.

"Alright. We'll distract them. Secure the Airport so that we can gather reinforcements and supplies there." Ezra replied on the radio.

The Joint Task Force split up and went on with their Objectives. Ezra and his Forces will deal with the Reunion, Rhode Islands, and the T-Dolls will secure the Airport.

Ezra Forces were facing Originum Arts users, which can be troublesome if they encountered a powerful user. But his Army doctrine is more of a Grand Battle Plan. And his Specialized Night Infantry along with SpecOps able to sabotage their supply.

Countless Night Assault Missions by Ezra's Coalition Forces have left the Reunion Forces in Africa Desperate, under-supplied, and starving. While Ezra and his 26th Guard Combined Arms Army can just 'Go Native' and let Logistic, Dehydration, and Hunger fuck the Reunion Forces up, mentally.

And it worked. The Reunion force that can fight, were those who managed to adapt in time... But it's too late. Not enough Fighters could get up and fight, with some of the dying out of thirst or hunger or having to cannibalize their own. Which only paints them in a darker picture.

They knew the battle was winning in the Allies' hands. They have three options. Surrender, Continue Fighting, or try to escape.

Those who surrender, likely have either lost their will to fight or see an opportunity to escape their pain. Those who choose to remain fighting were dealt with by the Ethiopian National Forces or by the JTF 279th... Those who escaped either went into hiding as informants or as insurgents.

As for Geja Sefer, Piazza, and Urael remained in the hand of the Ethiopian National Forces, both Military and Police. thanks to Ezra's Joint Task Force's intervention. The T-Dolls and Rhode Islands' Operatives encountered resistance by Sangvis and Reunion.

They arrived at the International Airport and secured it for the Coalition Forces.

Evening, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Coalition Controlled...

Ezra, Yato, and HK416 are walking across a load of bodybags of the Russian Soldiers of the 26th Guard Combined Arms Army that died, whether in Defense of Humanity or for the Sins of their Country. Regardless, they have sacrificed their lives for the future of the Human Race.

And they have done it. Along with the Local Ethiopian Forces.

"So... It has begun..." HK416 asked Ezra...

"Indeed it was... I just wonder how it'll end." Ezra replied as he was uncertain of the future.

"It was quite a Victory... Despite the casualties of the 26th Guards is nearly around a 1.000..." Yato with a look of concern, same as Ezra.

"Yeah..."

After a while, they noticed footsteps and it was Kevin.

"Hey. Thought you wouldn't take the Airport in time..." Kevin walks to Ezra, smiling.

Ezra just chuckled and they both hugged for a few seconds.

"What? Getting Doubtful of my men? They did their duty like a boss!" Ezra told Kevin.

"And I bet they'll party a hard..." Kevin replied.

Both Yato and HK416 went to Kevin and saluted.

"General." Both Yato and HK416 said.

"At ease, Soldiers." Kevin replied.

They both nodded.

"Anyways, We could go for some tea time. But Asra is busy in the Middle East with the Honkais. I'll be moving to Europe with the NATO Forces. Luckily, they're willing to follow me." Kevin told Ezra.

"Win the respect of the People, and you'll be able to lead the country. Like what you always do." Ezra replied to Kevin.

"Heheh. That's what a Real Leader should do. Empower the supporters, Wealth, Emotional or even Physical support... Though... Still not planning to get married yet." Kevin told Ezra.

"I'm glad you're now a people person... Before, you were a Lone Wolf." Ezra reminisces about their past.

"People change, Ezra. Some for the better, some for the worse. You can't expect things to go in your way..."

"I know... Take care though." Ezra told Kevin.

Kevin waved and went back to his personal plane... Which is just an Advanced Cessena.

"Umm... Colonel Ezra... Can I ask you one thing?"

"Yeah? What is it?" Ezra turns to HK416.

With that...

"Colonel... Am I... all you need...?" HK416 told Ezra.

"...What?"

"N-Nevermind... I... I meant to say, are you hurt...?" HK416 shakes her head and calmed her Yandere Self down.

"Aside from dizziness and nausea... No."

"Glad to hear..." HK416 replied.

"Maybe some rest and medicine? Your sleeping schedule has been disrupted multiple times since the war started..." Yato, speaks with concern for Ezra.

"I would love to, but situation is not safe right now..."