April 29th 2016

It had been almost a week of training and everyone was packing up to move to the playing field it was the late night about 9pm in Vancouver International Airport all the AFVs were being made ready for the journey east placed and strapped onto platforms and wrapped in tape canvas nets they were being loaded onto the one C-17 Globemaster III and four C-130J Super Hercules transport planes on the tarmac by Canadian military personnel while the team were being transported to the Airport by buses as their commander was giving a pre flight briefing.

Mastion: Okay mates we're about to board our flight to Stockholm remember we take of at 10:20 PM and because it's almost the 56th anniversary of this sport's founding we among all the teams are being given high class airline tickets to our matches but i says this commanders get first class while other crews get business

"Cricket noises..."

Jerome: Hey at least it's not coach!!

Everyone else: Yeah...true...

Adson: Yeah the press is large here for the anniversary closing in

Eva: Just get ready to smile for the crowds

While all this was going Layden was just looking out the window as they neared the airport.

Lindon: Layden you okay?

Layden: Oh yeah i'm fine...

As they reached the international terminal pier D there were about thousands of news crews were waiting for them.

Adson: Here we go get ready to smile lads

Lindon: Brace

As they all exited the buses there were just flashing lights and people shouting questions as they all walked while answered questions, smiling, and waving as they all dropped their baggage off and went to immigration all while being followed by paparazzi but on the other side they were safe. Waiting at the gate for their Air Canada flight many of them were just doing their thing and once they boarded the plane a Boeing 777 they were greeted by the comforting seats of first and business classes as they all got comfy across the way the cargo planes carrying their tanks. As the staff closed the door and made final prep for take off they slowly began to pull back down the tarmac and began the taxi process followed by the two cargo planes once they were in the sky everyone was getting comfy  in their seats with the extra leg room and the in flight dining and entertainment systems. Later on that night as everyone else was sleeping Layden was watching a live match between Thailand and China.

{On the TV}

James May: And.... we are back Ladies and Gentlemen here with match between Thailand and China

Jeremy Clarkson: Yes.. May now it was good idea to setup the match in a quarry the perfect terrain for a battle

Felton: Now gentlemen there some action going on we have an attack from the Chinese their pushing hard on the Thai forces! they've setup friendly artillery in the back providing support

Hammond: Their pushing in hard the Thai men are being corralled into a pocket but wait!? their sending their Stingrays around to break out and counter attack it's a big sortie 

Jeremy Clarkson: Ooooh and it seems Commander Pah...ra...nkt what ever his name is sending a force of M-60s to counter attack from the right flank it's a double pronged attack a risky move a risky move indeed.....

James May: Oh and it seems the Chinese have also placed some Type 89 tank destroyers on the heights those 120mm guns  can tear thru that armor like a knife through butter 

Much much later.... it was about morning they were over the Atlantic heading towards Europe after an delightful onboard breakfast and about a few hours later as they landed in Stockholm's Stockholm Arlanda Airport followed by the cargo planes carrying their tanks as they taxied to the terminal the airport staff greeted them with waves and cheers after they parked onto their spot when they entered the international terminal after immigration and baggage collection they walked towards the exits with local security providing escort as they reached the outside area they were again pounded on by local and international media crews as they entered their buses being taken towards their barracks in the city as they got on the highway they were followed by flat bed trucks carrying their AFVs in the back. As they entered the city passing a patch of sea front a Swedish submarine was going out for patrol as Layden saw it after about half an hour later they all arrived at their temporarily barracks located in a local mansion with a massive yard as they were all brought in and got out of the buses they were greeted with lush gardens and other fancy items which was odd guessing that the Swedes  wanted to show hospitality this year. Outback lays a path that heads to the training grounds the mansion was large having enough space for everyone along with a large meeting room and all the other interior facilities for all measures. As their tanks arrived they were rolled into the space and had their palisades and protection straps removed checking the condition of the AFVs .

Mastion: Alright boys and girls we'll be here for a while so get comfy 

Adson: Commander's Briefing is at 3PM remember

 As everyone else moved inside each crew choosing their own rooms Layden and his crew chose a large master bedroom.

Layden: Hey mates Mastion called all commanders so clear up over here got it

Lindon: Got it cap

Later on that noon all commanders were in briefing.

Mastion: Okay we're all here okay let's go over our strategy one more time the match happens in two days so tomorrow you guys are free for the day 

Adson: Right the weather predictions say that it will slightly cold so that will affect traction and rain will also make the soil more muddy 

Mastion: So as a small alternative is going to be made that everyone is going to be given new treads for your tanks these new treads are spiked meant to give more grip  and-

Many many hours later to be continued....