-Sadera

"What is the meaning of this!! Fort Orion has never been taken by the enemy before and it fell in less than a day!? Can someone explain it to me!" Zorzal shouted.

Pro war senators and imperial generals scramble to explain the humiliating defeat they suffered badly. One of general named Atlas responded, "The reason why we lost is because of the trolls and orcs as they don't have the intelligence that we humans do, so the lost of the fort is due to them."

Zorzal thought about this then responded, "You're right, the imperial army has never lost a battle... the reason we lost the fort is due to the incompetence of our non-human forces there."

Author's Note: I think it was due to the incompetence of everyone...

The Senate cheered at the response as they thought the reason why they lost is due to the trolls and orcs not doing their duty. The Saderan senate meeting then ended as general Atlas then went to the planning room and summoned the remaining imperial officers of the Saderan army. The officers came and gave a salute to Atlas. One of the officers asked the general, "Sir, why have you summoned us?"

"We're going to take the fort back from the otherworlders of Dalmus Hill, that's why I have decided on this decision that you, Legate Taurus, shall lead a army of 20,000 men to take the fort back. You shall not retreat until you have done this duty or else I will have you personally executed for cowardice." Atlas replied.

Legate Taurus saluted and said, "I would gladly die on the battlefield than to retreat from the battlefield." Taurus then walked off and he gathered the 20,000 men and march out of Sadera to take Fort Orion back from the otherworlders.

-Fort Orion

News of the approaching army soon came to light, immediately Anthony and Tom ordered the walls of the fort to be repaired to their best possible state, Liberty Prime is sent to patrol the area with David and several Enclave troops. Machine guns, lasers, guass rifles, and assault rifles were carefully considered where it's place to reap the most amount of lives. A Twisted Hair asked Anthony how long before the army reached the fort and according to him, the army will reach here by nightfall.

Tom looked at his Texas Rangers and gave a morale boosting speech, "Soldiers of the Texas Rangers military. Do not fear the enemy. We have fought from Beijing, China to Moscow, Russia to Tokyo, Japan to Anchorage, Alaska. And saw the collapse of most human civilization throughout the globe yet we survived and grew as one of the strongest Tribes in the former United States and Mexico. Then these imperialist sons of bitches think they can destroy us with swords and bows? I think the fuck not! For every challenge thrown at us we will overcome it and become stronger as this is the spirit of the Texas Rangers!! One of the most powerful militaries the new world has ever seen! So let's show these imperial pigs what a REAL fight is!!!"

After Tom's speech, a huge roar erupted from the fort from the Texas Rangers forces think back to the hell they went through and considered that this is nothing to the horrors faced back home so they steeled themselves for the coming battle if the Saderans want to get slaughtered again then they will gladly help them.

Anthony looked at his Twisted Hairs. He knew that him being there for them was already morale boosting, but wanted to give them a speech too. "Twisted Hairs. Today is a historical day. We have successfully taken a Fort. But we will have to defend it if we wish to keep it. And we will. Because that is our way. We have survived the apocalypse, and the horrors of war. And now, we will take the next step. We will defend the fort. We will defend our land. We will defend our friends, and family! The Saderan Empire will fall! Today, our freedom will be ensured. Today, the Twisted Hairs will prove themselves!" The Twisted Hairs roared. Their morale was higher than ever.

Author's Note: Good speeches boosts morale for the troops.

Nightfall soon came as troops can see the torches carried by the imperial forces, a loud horn than sounded and war cries can be heard as thousands of men charge the wall of the fort. Immediately, huge loud sounds can be heard as the Texas Rangers and Twisted Hairs opened up with their weapons.

Men charging in the first wave just fall down to the ground clutching their wounds before getting hit by a mini nuke. A Twisted Hair in her M2 Juggernaut Power Armor aim her M167 Minigun Gatling laser at the charging mass of men. The result is predictable as the men just simply turn to ash. Some tried to run but were blocked by their fellow soldier making them a bigger target for the two major tribe forces. Anthony fired his M195 "Marksman" carbine rifle at the enemy as he can see the enemy's heads just swing back as his bullets found their marks. 81mm and 60mm mortars fired shell after shell onto the saderan army killing some while wounding dozens more.

"How many kills you have Ant!?" Tom asked Anthony.

"I'm at at 56!" Anthony replied. "You?!"

Tom replied back with, "52! Let's see who can get the most amount of kills in this battle! I won't lose to you Marylander!"

Anthony grinned, "It's on Texan!"

Kevin was seen firing round after round into enemy forces as he was counting his kills using a M110A1 CSASS, "10, 16, 20, RELOADING! 28, 40..." he started wondering if the Saderans even care about their troops or they have a unlimited supply of men ready to die for the Empire. M2A1 Browning .50cal heavy machine guns erupted along the wall of the fort the .50 BMG round tore through multiple Saderans at once, some Saderans can been seen trying to dig a hole to hide from the firestorm of death only for a mini nuke to impact their position killing those around it. Men screamed in agony as Texas Rangers and Twisted Hairs troops and their leaders inflicted countless casualties on them.

Vincent fired his AR-15A4 semi-automatic rifle the enemy. He didn't use his YCS/186 Gauss Rifle as he ran out of Microfusion cells. He then heard a click and shouted, "Reloading! I am at my last mag! Peanut get more ammo here now!" Vincent called to a Deathclaw Baby.

Peanut nodded his head and ran towards the ammo depot to grab space magazines of bullets and Microfusion cells.

Just then a arrow flew by Kevin's head, but the arrow missed him by an inch. Anthony saw this and with anger for a Saderan nearly killing his younger brother aimed his M195 at the archer and fired three rounds at them. The  three 5.56×45mm NATO rounds impacted the archer with two in the chest and one in the face killing him instantly. More arrows can be seen showering the area wounding a few troops, but thankfully they quickly used their stimpaks that they have on them.

Before any more damage can be done, Liberty-fucking-Prime shot it's laser at the enemy while chanting, "WE WILL NOT FEAR THE RED MENACE!!" "EMBRACE DEMOCRACY OR YOU WILL BE ERADICATED!!" "SADERA EMPIRE WILL BE NOTHING!!" "BETTER DEAD THAN RED!!"

The legions of men were vaporized by the laser blast and those who survived Liberty Prime's laser were met with a Mark 28 warhead to their position killing them instantly.

A Texas Ranger Colonel in X-M4 Juggernaut Power Armor shouted, "295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300!!!!!" He yelled at the top of his lungs as he's been firing his handheld M134 minigun since the battle began and he has gotten a huge amount of kills.

Peanut rush to Vincent and deposit several STANAG magazines with 5.56×45mm NATO bullets and 350 Microfusion cells, "Thanks now get back to safety!" He said while giving Peanut a jar of peanut butter. Peanut nodded and went to safety and started eating the peanut butter.

Kevin can be seen aiming at a Saderan and shot them twice with his M110A1 CSASS. He then fired another round at a charging soldier, but the bullet only went through the Saderan's throat. Another Saderan charged at Kevin, but was shot dead by Anthony. A Saderan fired an arrow at Tom, but the arrow didn't penetrate the kevlar armor in his plate carrier. Tom then took out his Colt M1911 pistol and shot the Saderan between the eyes.

An M2A1 Browning .50cal burst a nearby Saderan's head into red mist and killed 3 men who were behind the now red mist cloud. More explosions can be seen in the distance, the Imperial Army are now bombarding the Fort. Some of the Imperial Soldiers can be seen loading shells into cannons and shooting them at the Fort. Anthony can be seen looking over the wall and saw the artillery.

But was wiped out by Liberty Prime who is doing his best to kill all of the Imperial Forces. The giant robot is now a walking fortress, he has the ability to protect his allies from enemy artillery and mortar fire. The FNA have the upper hand and the Saderans know it.

Tom killed another imperial soldier as he then inserted a fresh magazine into his rifle, bullet casings of different calibers can be seen all over the fort as thousands of rounds were expended down range. After killing another 15 imperial troops rushing to his position he reloaded his assault rifle and as when he lifted up his rifle again a loud horn sounded. "What now!?" he heard someone shout.

To their shock, surprise, and curiosity, the surviving imperial troops rush back to the forest.

Even the Twisted Hairs Deathclaws were confused... but continued eating the corpses.

Anthony was seen reloading a fresh mag as he shouts out to both Texas Rangers and Twisted Hairs, "Don't let your guard down! This could be either a trap or a false surrender!"

The Texas Rangers and Twisted Hairs quickly reloaded their weapons and aimed at the forest.

-Legate Taurus POV

"We haven't even breached the walls of the fort... how it is possible?" I said out loud to no one as I saw the deaths of my men and now watch as the otherworlders monsters eat the corpses of my dead men. To hell what General Atlas said. We're losing more men every second and haven't even seen the whites of the otherworlders eyes. Even my best archers are getting killed from a long distance.

And that giant Iron Man... that shoots death and throws earth shattering bright death and dozens of men... while chanting in the otherworlders' language...

"Tell the men to stop attacking... I want a surrender..." I say to my surviving men as I climbed on a horse and carried spear with a white cloth on it to show my surrender... by Emory I pray that they let me live.

-3rd POV

Legate Taurus rode towards Fort Orion with a white flag waving as saying he wants to surrender.

Tom and Anthony saw a imperial officer ride towards the fort and wondered if it's another suicidal wave. So the latter nodded towards a Texas Ranger who nodded back and he shot his Barrett M82A3 anti-materiel rifle near the officer while Tom shouted, "If you're trying to charge us again! Then we will shoot you right where you stand! Identify your intentions or face death!"

Everyone took aim and the Deathclaws roared. Rex was one of them as he was wearing pieces of Enclave armor.

Legate Taurus spoke up, "Warriors from the world beyond! Please accept my surrender as I have come to bargain a deal with my men! Please have mercy upon us!"

Tom and Anthony looked at each other and then at Legate Taurus and the latter said, "State the terms of your surrender!"

Legate Taurus felt a huge relief as the otherworlders accepted his surrender, "My men will surrender under these terms: My men will be taken as prisoner and we will be treated well. We will not be fed to the monsters or executed. If the treaty is violated, the prisoners will fight back and will be forced to commit suicide."

The two commanders nodded in agreement and Anthony shouted, "We have agreed to the terms! Come forward with your men and surrender." He turned to the men and women and ordered them to take Legate Taurus men into custody and also for interrogation.

The attempt to retake Fort Orion resulted in a complete disaster with 15000 Saderan troops dead and, 1368 wounded, and 3632 surrendered.

Legate Taurus and his surviving men are then taken as prisoners of war and are now in the process of being interrogated. The bodies of the dead Saderan imperial soldiers were put into a mass grave as some of the Deathclaws started eating. A Slavonian Marine can be seen taking pictures of the dead bodies, the destruction and the Deathclaws.

Anthony and Tom were talking in a command tent about the battle, "That was too close, but we survived. We'll have to get more ammo and food, but for now we'll just have to hold on." Anthony said.

"Yeah, the Saderans have lost their best men, they won't have an army like that anymore." Tom replied.

"Well, the enemy always have a new army, we'll have to stay vigilant." Anthony said.

"Fair enough, I think I'll take a break, I'm pretty tired." Tom said as Anthony gave him a look.

"Your always tired. By the way, you heard that Slavonia just launched their MOTHERBIRD?" Anthony said taking a swig of water.

"Oh yeah, I heard about that. They managed to create a flying warship, I wonder if they can make a flying city." Tom said.

"I doubt it. I think the Slavonians are going to destroyed Sadera's massive trading city of Barino." Tom said as Anthony raised a brow at this.

"Barino? The city the size of Tokyo?" He said.

"Yep. I heard that the Slavonians want to destroy that city so they can cripple the Saderans' trade industry." Tom said.

"I hope the Slavonians win." Anthony said but he noticed a smug smile on Tom's face. "What you smiling about? Something I should know?"

"It's just that the MOTHERBIRD is modified to be longer in wingspan and body length. Meaning the wings are thick enough for hallways and corridors for repairmen. And unlike the original design being planned for Air Force use, this modified design was built for the Slavonian Navy. Annnd they calling this Operation: Terra. Annnd they are planning on dropping a B-41 thermonuclear bomb which we both know was the most powerful nuclear bomb ever developed by the United States during the 1960s, with a maximum yield of 25 megatons of TNT or 100 petajoules. Annnnnd that the destruction will be filmed and the recording will sent to Jan. Who we both is-"

"Currently at Japan for a UN meeting with GATE Earth delegates." Anthony smiled as he put all the pieces together. "Those smart sons of bitches. If the Slavonians pull this off, any war agaisnt us from GATE Earth will out of the picture."

"Yep. And you know what the best part is?" Tom asked.

"What?" Anthony asked.

"Barino is the biggest trading city in Sadera. All the weapons and goods are transported there, meaning this is the biggest and most important target in Sadera." Tom smiled as Anthony was laughing.

"This is genius, we will have to inform the others, but the Slavonians are going to destroy a huge chunk of Sadera's military and trade industry. Plus the radiation of that land." Anthony laughed as the Slavonians are now going to drop a nuke and cripple the enemy's infrastructure.

"We need to make sure we have the best spot to watch the whole thing. And I don't want to miss the destruction. Do you think the Slavonians will invite the public to watch the event?" Tom said.

"Doubt it. Plus I do see one down fall of the MOTHERBIRD."

"What may it be?"

"It since we arrived here for it to be built. And that was five to six months ago... and the GATE in GATE Earth is in the middle of a city in the Ginza, Tokyo. I think you understand the problem." Anthony said using logic and logistical transporting logic in the mix. And the fact it's basically a giant nuclear powered target to wipe out a city block.

"Ah shit. That's going to be bad, I guess the Slavonians should have a better place for the MOTHERBIRD to launch a nuke in GATE Earth."

"They should. Or we can send Liberty Prime. It will be funny if the robot can walk right into the North Korea and drop the nuke there. And then shout 'BETTER DEAD THAN RED' as the Notherns get vaporized." Anthony grinned.

"Oh yes. That will be awesome."

-MOTHERBIRD 5520

-20 kilometers from the Imperial Trading City of Barino

The Slavonian Naval Warship MOTHERBIRD 5520 has entered the atmosphere and is heading straight for the target, the Slavonian Captain is making sure the course is steady and true, and the bomb bay doors are open, and the B-41 is primed for launch. Everything is set and the target is approaching, the captain gives the order and the B-41 is released, the bomb bay doors closed and the MOTHERBIRD turns around and heads for the skies. The B-41 is heading straight for the ground and is getting closer and closer to the target. The citizens of Barino have no idea what's about to happen, they're going about their business, some are shopping, others are selling goods and services.

The Imperial Trading City of Barino, the jewel of Sadera's economic might, bustled with activity. Its sprawling streets were filled with merchants haggling, nobles flaunting their wealth, and commoners going about their daily lives. Situated at the nexus of trade routes, Barino was more than a city—it was a symbol of Saderan prosperity and dominance. Little did its citizens know, the Slavonians were about to deliver an apocalyptic reckoning.

—Aboard MOTHERBIRD 5520

The Slavonian Naval Warship, MOTHERBIRD 5520, a massive nuclear-powered flying fortress, glided through the skies, its sleek body humming with energy. Captain Erik Koskinen, a stoic and calculating Slavonian naval officer, stood on the bridge, watching the B-41 thermonuclear bomb's countdown timer on a digital monitor.

"Captain," his first officer, Lieutenant Ilse Johansson, reported, "all systems are green. The payload is primed and on target trajectory. Estimated impact in T-minus 120 seconds."

Erik nodded, his expression resolute. "Begin evacuation maneuvers. Helm, bring us to safe altitude. Communications, prepare the message for Fallout North America and allied forces. The world will see what happens when Sadera threatens Slavonia."

The bridge crew worked in unison as the mighty MOTHERBIRD adjusted its trajectory, leaving the doomed city behind.

As the B-41 descended, an ominous silence fell over the streets of Barino. Birds suddenly took flight en masse, and animals fled in panic—a primal reaction to the unseen doom hurtling toward them. In the skies, a faint glint was visible to those who looked up, but it was too late for recognition.

A merchant exclaimed, "What's that?" pointing toward the faint shimmer in the sky.

Before anyone could respond, the bomb detonated mid-air, unleashing a fiery inferno.

The B-41 exploded with a blinding flash, a supernova of man-made fury. The thermal pulse obliterated everything within a 5-kilometer radius instantly. Buildings, people, and animals vaporized in an instant. Those in the 10-kilometer secondary radius were consumed by a raging firestorm, their screams drowned out by the deafening roar of destruction. The once-thriving trade hub was reduced to a hellscape of molten ruins and radioactive ash.

The iconic mushroom cloud rose high into the sky, visible from hundreds of kilometers away. The shockwave flattened everything in its path, sending debris flying for miles. Even Saderan troops stationed far from the city were thrown to the ground by the sheer force of the blast.

As MOTHERBIRD 5520 ascended into the stratosphere, Captain Erik Koskinen issued a final order, "Send the footage to Jan at the UN meeting. The world must understand that we are not to be trifled with."

Lieutenant Johansson smirked, "Think they'll call it overkill, sir?"

Erik chuckled dryly, "They'll call it survival."

—UN Diet Building Committee Room, a day later

Slavonia sends Jan to the UN diet to stand in as a de-facto diplomat to explain what they did and why they did it. Sally Henders the human rights watcher was also there and already started yelling at the 6'10" tall man in a custom suit. He wished he was with Shino now...

But what he heard next finally got his attention. 

Sally spat, "You did absolutely nothing when people in Asia, Africa, and Europe suffered! The ICC should arrest all of you!" By now her face was red, and she was rambling about nothing in particular again.

Jan for once smiled, and turned to a projector screen. He clicked a button, and the projection made everyone in the room gasp. "This is Operation Terra, the brainchild of Dr. Edwin Halsey. It calls for the terraforming of African, European, and Asian coastlines for the survival of people."

He turned around, pointing his finger at the Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and North Korean delegates. "You four have no room to talk. For the first time after the bombs dropped, we have given the people living on the coast a better chance of living, a better chance of survival."

Jan turned to Henders, his face now a death stare. "We nuked Sadera's trading hub city of Barino because of the crimes committed against our people."

Again, the projector flicked, showing different shots of a mass grave of Slavonian civilians, executed by Sadera. "The Saderans entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they can attack everybody else, and nobody would attack them back. At Boston, Dalmus, and Italica, they have put this into operation. They have sowed the wind, and now they shall reap the whirlwind."

He then showed high-definition footage of the explosion, recorded from MOTHERBIRD's surveillance drones. "The annihilation of Barino serves as a stark reminder of what happens when unchecked aggression meets advanced technology. Fallout North America and its allies do not seek war now, but we will defend ourselves with the full might of our capabilities like during WW3. Let this be a lesson to all who dare challenge us."

The room descended into stunned silence. Jan's voice carried weight as his tall frame loomed over the seated diplomats, each word landing like a thunderclap in the chamber.

"Let me be unequivocal. Slavonia, Fallout North America, and our allies will no longer tolerate imperialistic oppression, slavery, or genocide. Barino was not just a city—it was a nexus of Sadera's war effort, a city built on the suffering of enslaved peoples and the profits of their cruelty. We turned it into ashes because that's what it deserved."

The Chinese delegate, Liu Xiang, broke the silence, his face a mask of forced composure. "Mr. Jan, your actions are disproportionate and barbaric. The use of nuclear weapons violates every principle of international law—"

Jan cut him off, his voice sharp as a blade. "International law? Coming from the delegate of a nation that annexed half of Asia before World War III? Spare me your hypocrisy, Mr. Liu. We've all seen what your interpretation of international law looks like, and it reeks of oppression and fear. Slavonia's actions are a direct response to Sadera's atrocities. Maybe it's time you considered the consequences of your own imperial ambitions."

The Russian representative, Sergei Ivanov, chimed in, his voice laced with mock indignation. "You destabilize an entire region, threaten global peace, and then have the audacity to lecture us? You've opened Pandora's box."

Jan leaned forward, his towering frame casting a shadow over Ivanov. "Pandora's box was opened the moment Sadera enslaved and slaughtered innocents, much like your country did in Eastern Europe. Don't pretend you're the moral authority here, Sergei. Unlike your government, we've given the people of the Special Region a chance for freedom and democracy."

Jan turned to the gathered UN delegates, raising his voice for all to hear. "Let me remind you all of one crucial fact: Slavonia and Fallout North America didn't start this war. The Saderan Empire attacked our people unprovoked, believing they could subjugate us as they've done to countless others. They failed to account for one critical difference—we fight back."

Another flick of the projector showed images of liberated non-humans from the Saderan Empire, their chains broken, their faces filled with newfound hope. "These are the lives we've saved. These are the people who now have a chance at freedom because we dared to act. And for every Barino we destroy, there will be a thousand lives spared from suffering."

The North Korean delegate, visibly agitated, slammed a fist on the table. "You think your actions will go unchallenged? The global community will not stand for your arrogance!"

Jan smirked, unbothered. "The global community, or just your little club of dictators clinging to power? Let me make this clear: we didn't want this war. But if any of you—Sadera, or otherwise—think you can challenge us, then I invite you to fuck around and find out."

The room buzzed with murmurs, some in agreement, others in anger. The Slavonian representative, unyielding, took a final look at the assembly.

"This isn't about power or domination. It's about survival, freedom, and ensuring that no tyrant—whether in GATE Earth or our own—can ever again enslave or exploit the innocent. If you want peace, leave us alone. If you want war, bring it. We'll be ready."

Jan walked out, leaving the chamber in disarray. Behind him, the final image from the presentation lingered on the screen—a mushroom cloud over Barino, with the caption: "Justice Delivered."