Chapter Four
- Book 4 – Chappy's Howling Siegers[]
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War Council Room
Operation Liberate/Enduring Freedom
Niles, Freedom Federation
November 1st, 3029
Local Time: 0900 GST
Excitement, revenge, dread, horror, and sadness was all coursing through Matthew’s body. Finally, after all these years he will be able to avenge the death of his father and mother from Kurita. The excitement and revenge stems from being able to obtain justice, on the flip side the dread, horror, and sadness stemmed from knowing that a lot of lives will be lost and most of them did not have anything to do with the murders they just happen to work for those that were responsible. As Matthew was looking over the documents both paper and electronic about the projected war that was about to take place his aid Captain Patricia Pak walked into the room. “General, your family is here for lunch, they are waiting in the DFAC.” (Dinning facility) “Thanks Captain I will be there in a minute.” During the ten-minute walk from the Council Room the DFAC Matthew wonder if he had done the right thing by pulling his family into this war since most of them had not known his mom and dad. His wife Colonel Nichole Chapman was the commander of 1st Battalion, all his children were captains in command of their respected lances. Matthew Jr., Dustin, Seth, and Cheyenne were all set to be outstanding commanders of their own units. Of course, Matthew also had three other regiments that needed his attention too but having lunch with his four favorite people in the universe was more important today. During lunch the General decided to lay out his future plans for his wife and kids.
“Hey guys” Matthew said, “What’s good for lunch?”
“Well, the same Dad, the same slop as always.” Dustin said.
“Mmmm you would think we could do better in the 31st century.” the General said.
“I heard the General in charge is a cheap ass.” with a smirk on her face Cheyenne looked at her father and also said, “Oh wait, that is you, that explains it all.”
At that the whole family laughed and started eating the food that they just called slop. As they settle down and slowly became aware of their father looking at them his kids looked back at him and all said at once, “Mission a Go?” Matthew shook his head yes and then said, “January 1st will be the first day of operation, all armies are primed, and we are ready. The thing that I have not told you about is my plans for y’all. This plan will be based on how much damage our 'mechs take and how much salvage, meaning enemy 'mechs we can place back on the field.”
“The first stage will be to give Matthew and Dustin your own companies, break them off from the regiment and grow your Company into regiments. Second stage is the same for Seth and Cheyenne, give them companies and split off. Then lastly third stage will be to give you a new regiment free of my constant nick picking, Nichole.”
The family sat there in shock so much so that Cheyenne’s mouth dropped open with food still inside. Nichole as always took the military tone that only an elite Colonel could with a General even if they were married. “Matthew, your main battle plan is already bold, and I know you are doing this for revenge of your parents and your desire to help your friend the Prince, but are you sure about this? I mean, we are better and stronger when the Chapmans stick together.” This was all going through the minds of the rest, even though they would never say it, because by fulfilling this plan would mean the separation of this close net family. A family that has always had each other backs due to their military upbringing.
“Yes, I am very sure this needs to be done, the ultimate goal is much bigger than anyone really knows.”
and/or killed.