Task Force Valkyrie

UTN Valkyrie

38 kilometers from Equestrian Coast

Operation Supremacy

Within the hangers of the Valkyrie, members of the Legionnaires are either relaxing, or getting ready for Operation Supremacy. Their black uniforms make them distinguishable from the ships crew and the marines on board.

"Tombstone Squad! Report to the bridge. Commander Garrison needs to see you guys." said a Legionnaire officer as the squad he was addressing ran past him. As soon as they past him, he pulled out a cigar and was about to light it until someone interrupted him.

"You know smoking is bad Darren." said a Legionnaire officer who was sitting on a metal crate wearing his baseball cap backwards and a black uniform with its sleeves torn off, showing off his muscles.

"Eh, it's a habit Lucas. You know I like my cigars." said Colonel Winslow a man in his early forties who was wearing a black canvas hat and of Afrikan descent.

Colonel Darren Winslow and Lieutenant Colonel Lucas "Boom Boom" Batista, a man in his late thirties of Iberian descent, were part of a group of officers known as the "Old Breed", long time members of the Legionnaires. All of them with ranks between Captain and Colonel. Only one person is ranked higher than Colonel Winslow among the Legionnaires and that is General Heinrich Skorzeny who is currently at Agartha, the capital of the Empire. A third officer, Major Jonathan Savoy, was suppose to come with them, but was injured in a car crash a few days prior so instead, they got a recently promoted Captain.

"So where's Widow at? She's suppose to be here with us before we launch." said Batista.

"Don't worry about it, she'll be here." answered Winslow.

"Speaking of the devil." Batista said as he spotted a woman walking towards them in her black uniform, and sunglasses while holding an SMG-7.

"So, how do you feel like about being a Captain now?" asked Winslow.

"It's making me feel uncomfortable now I'm a higher rank than some of my friends who are Lieutenants, but I'll get used to it." said Widow.

Captain Katelyn "Widow" Phillips was West Britannican in her late twenties with blonde hair and a ponytail. She gained the nickname "Widow" after it was discovered her husband, whom she married two years prior was an Insurrectionist. They both met and were very good friends since middle school and were happily married when she was just a sergeant. Friends have described them to be an inseparable and very happy couple. Imagine their surprise when they discovered that she shot and killed her husband in broad daylight for all to see in their suburban neighborhood, wearing her Legionnaire uniform while two of her squadmates stood by her. What was even scarier for the eyewitnesses, was that she showed no remorse. In fact, they noticed she was grinning. When asked why, she just answered, "I'm just doing my duty."

This made her known as a stone-cold killer and gained the nickname "Widow" among the Legionnaires, and none of them dared to hit on her fearing she may end up killing them too.

"So, how much damage do you think our entire force can do to Equestria?" asked Widow.

"Well, nearly 300 troops, 5 APC-50 Crocodiles, 15 IFV-50 Wildcats, 5 SA-22 Vulcans, 25 Tacitus Nomads, and 30 Tacitus Tortoises carrying weapons, munitions, equipment, and supplies is going to leave a big fucking mark.

"Is that a little too much?" asked Widow.

"The Emperor himself wanted us to test the capabilities of Equestria's ground forces. I'll send command info on their capabilities while we're in Equestria, but it's all up to the Emperor if the rest of our forces invade." answered Winslow.

"Oh don't worry about that. He's determined to invade Equestria. He's probably drawing up plans right now." said Batista.

Imperial Palace

Agartha, United Terran Empire

The Emperor of the United Terran Empire, strong, smart, and wise was sitting on a recliner in his personal man cave watching the television. When they're not working, Vorenus, Okoye, Azarov, Anwar, Kuhn, and Miyagi hang around here watching sports games and drinking beer. Something they've always done since they first met during the fall of the Britannican Empire, but that's a story for another time. In one hand, he was holding the TV remote. On the other, he was holding a bag of Tayto Crisps. On the TV screen was a commercial for a restaurant with a man of Afrikan descent promoting it.

"~Come on down, to the Olive Garden and get your free bread sticks!~" [1]

Emperor Vorenus stared with a blank look on his face and until he finally spoke.

"I have been inspired."

Back with Winslow, Batista, and Widow

"What's the plan Colonel?" asked Widow.

"We'll be landing on the beaches near the Lunar Coast Highway. From reports we've been getting from Azarov's spooks, it should be deserted due to the typhoon from yesterday. There should be a dirt road that branches off the highway that leads to the Everfree forest. Our job is to establish contact with the rebels hiding there. One of Azarov's spooks has been with them for a while and alerted them."

"And they believed him or her?" said Batista.

"Well this agent has been helping them for a few years. Became a high ranking officer and one their leader's most trusted commander. The agent apparently has a problem convincing the rest of the group. Another commander apparently told our contact he'll believe it when he sees it, so lets make sure he gets a good look at us. Once we settle in, we'll start with aiding the rebels in raiding Equestrian convoys and outposts. From there, we'll start raiding towns and military bases. At least, this is what the Emperor wants us to do. I for one, would like to start with raiding a town named Ponyville. I want to start with something big. One of the Equestrian princesses live in this town and I'm putting out a kill or capture order on her. Everyone in this town, military or civilians are fair game. Take all the supplies we need, and then burn this town when we're done. I expect no mercy for anyone but any Humans we find. Any Humans we find are to be handed over to the rebels. Watch your fire, I wouldn't be surprised if there are spooks among the Humans living there."

After explaining to them the plan, they heard the Valkyrie's alarm blare.

"Well ladies and gentleman, let's roll."

Author's Note

[1] If you get that reference, I love you forever.

This chapter was suppose to be 5,000+ words, but I'm here in Indonesia spending time with my family and meeting my dad's friends. My time has been stretched thin and I don't want to have to wait until I'm back in the US to update this story. I'll be back in the US by the end of July. Gonna be in Bali, Singapore, and Australia hugging koalas. Maybe will run into Dropbear if I'm lucky. Next chapter for sure will take a very dark turn.

Song I was listening to while typing.