Epilogue

July 5^th, 2016

2300 GMT

 

Torchwood Safe House

Tripoli, Libya

 

Captain John Price

Task Force 141

 

Despite the fact the war is already over, the real mastermind behind the conflict is still on the loose. Makarov knows how to slip through everyone’s fingers, including us. Thanks to assistance from the likes of Shepherd and his associates, we’re the ones who have to take the blame. Our good names and reputation have taken a huge hit. As a result, in order to avoid prosecution, the remaining members of 141 including Soap and I were forced into hiding.

But luckily, our old associates fully realized what exactly going on. If it wasn’t for them, Ghost and his team might meet their demise at the hands of Shadow Company in Caucasus Mountain. I’m grateful to have them on my side once again because I know exactly their loyalty lies. I know who exactly I can trust. Due to their actions, Task Force 141 has being allowed to return to action in order to pursue ‘Kingfish’. The Americans have also decided not to press charges on us despite the fact we killed Shepherd. Everyone including their own President felt the kill was justified.

Apart from us, Vladimir Makarov, America and European Union (EU), no one knows exactly what really happen during the conflict and Shepherd’s role as an instigator. In order to prevent the truth from ever reaching the surface, the State Department tells the whole world that Shepherd died in a botched 141 operation in Afghanistan. They even give him a state funeral, which is ironic from our perspective. But I remember what MacMillan said during my early days in SAS, “Remember, Leftenant. The first casualty of the war is the truth. If you let the truth come out, it will leave a significant impact to soldiers and nations alike. Either it will demoralize you or it will lead you to victory.”

Not much can we do at the moment except gathering more information and making inventory list. With Soap, Ghost and Roach still recovering, it’s best for them to recover fully from their injuries. Although they have reservations on this, it’s what exactly they needed now. I want to see them back in a good shape and fully fit, raring to go. I know they’re all bored but with the heat still on us, what choices do we have? Despite the fact the threat posed by Shadow Company has been nullified after Mustapha Abbas taking control over Torchwood, Makarov’s Inner Circle is still on the loose. It looks like that hit order still intact, further driven us to find him as soon as possible.

To ensure history will not repeat itself, the Americans handed the control of 141 to us. Their government realized with our extensive knowledge over ‘Kingfish’ and our previous encounters with his terrorist cell; we’re the best bet to deal directly with Makarov. Despite they felt catching Makarov is very important, it’s best for all efforts to be concentrated on rebuilding America. Once the handover was complete, Minister of Defense, Alastair Dulwich and Director of Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), Muhammad Bakr decided it’s best for me to continue leading this task force. To boost our numbers, military personnel from Commonwealth nations were drafted in. I also decided to appoint Mustapha and Soap as new field commanders for this new task force. Many were convinced with this new looking task force, apprehending Makarov will no longer be an impossible task. But all of us remain cautious. He’s still a threat to anyone especially against his own countrymen.

On June 15^th, 2016, Boris Vorshevsky announced all military actions against United States of America will be halted, much to the disgust of the hardliners especially Makarov. It’s a bitter pill to swallow but it’s the truth that they can no longer avoid anymore. From their views, we know Vorshevsky’s action is an act of cowardice, a betrayal to their original struggle. They want to continue their war efforts against the West. But for the President himself, it’s a right call. With the death toll rises and possibility to be charged for crimes against humanity, it’s the best option for Mother Russia. At least, with this peace agreement, their pride and honor as a nation will remain intact.

For the Loyalists, their reactions were mixed. For leaders like Kasparov and Polyakov, they cautiously welcomed his decision but they demanded Russia’s commitment towards long lasting peace with the West. I can fully understand their sentiment on this particular matter. In the past, Ultranationalists have that sort of tendency to violate their agreements with the Loyalists in order to gain an upper hand during the Civil War. One of them happens to be the handover of Moscow whereas promise, Loyalist leaders will be given a safe passage out of the country. But hardliners led by Makarov using this term to their advantage by killing many influential figures including President Markhov himself. This is why up until now, many remain bitter towards the government. Still, they’re never close the door for any chance of reconciliation. For now, the Loyalists will send Ilya Limonov as an observer for the peace summit held in Hamburg, Germany on July 10^th. If the outcome from the meeting suited nicely to Russian needs, it might be a right time to engage the government, paving a way for reconciliation a nation desperately need now.

But on my personal view, there will always a distant possibility that bloody rat will use every opportunity to make profit for himself. Over the last couple days, Russian populace and political figures demanded Vorshevsky to resign following his shock announcement. Despite being put under tremendous pressure, he defiantly rejected their overtures and insisted this decision will benefit Russia for the long run. We know he’s the one behind this incident. Makarov thought he will give up but Vorshevksy was adamant. There’s no turning back. And that makes me very worried. I wonder if he’s willing to go that path. If so, this will be one of the bloodiest period in human history.

 

Phase 2 : Betrayal

April 17th,2016

0800 GMT

Camp Arifjan

Arifjan,State of Kuwait

Sergeant Gary ‘Roach’ Sanderson

Task Force 141

It’s been a difficult week for all of us.First,Allen’s demise at Makarov’s hand.Then,as an act of retaliation,Russia declare war against United States and launch a massive invasion towards the East Coast.With Makarov still on the loose,it’s our duty to bring him to justice,to face trial for his crimes against humanity.And this time,Shepherd make this very personal,’It’s been a tough week, gentlemen.We’ve lost more than we ever dreamed.But we will recover.I’ve got a blank check.And we’re gonna use every cent of it killin’ Makarov.Despite what the world may say,we are not savages,we don’t kill civilians.We use precision.There’s an evil man hiding in these shadows and we’re gonna bring him into the light.Once his face is revealed,we will write history,gentlemen.’

He then pointed out on two possible locations where Makarov might possibly there,’These are the last safe havens left on Earth for Makarov and his men.His safehouse in the outskirts of Sukhumi,Abkhazia while according to CIA,Makarov is expected to make a deal with several arms dealers in a boneyard in Kandahar,Afghanistan.’Captain Price commented on these locations,’Sounds like we gotta be in two places at once.’Shepherd can only shake his head and said,’Impossible to you?’He reply,’Not for 141,sir.’Then it’s Ghost turn to speak,’Fifty-fifty chance to take out Makarov,eh?Captain Price,request permission to take the safehouse with Roach.’He nodded to his request,meaning Ghost and I will lead the raid on Makarov’s safehouse.While Price and Soap will head to Afghanistan to monitor the dealings.With that done and dusted,Shepherd wants this matter to be concluded immediately to provide closure for everyone.

1515 GMT

Makarov’s Safehouse

Sukhumi,Abkhazia

Ghost led a team consisting of me,himself,Trojan,Scarecrow,Ozone,Archer,Toad,Redcell,Gaz,Pyro,Hydro and Worm to this address.According to the Loyalists,this safehouse is highly guarded and they will use whatever means necessary to recapture it,even if that means resorting to mortar or sending Hinds to this location.From the looks of it,I thought they’re just bluffing but Ghost,having worked with them for some time in the past tell us all to be careful.’You may think they’re bluffing but believe it.They’re pursuing him much longer than us.That’s why we need to listen and carefully tread our steps.’

Ghost lead the others to Makarov's safehouse.

With Archer and Toad on the ridge,ready to provide sniping fire,the rest of us went down and heading to the forest.All seems well,too well.Then,mayhem ensues…..’Ambush!’Ozone exclaim as operatives in front of us killed after stepping the mines.Then,gunfires and RPGs starting to rain down on our position.Noticing their position,Ghost tell us to move to the left flank and hit their defence hard.As we plow through the forest,firefight ensues between us and Makarov’s loyalists,most of them wearing ghillied suits.Despite the odds against us,we manage to fend them off and reach the perimeter of the safehouse.Then,we see several SUVs leaving the area,forcing us to shoot their vehicles.Despite being shot repeatedly,the vehicles continue their journey.Ghost radioed Archer,’Don’t let those trucks get away!’Both snipers use the Javelins and within minutes,both vehicles are destroyed.

As we heading to the house,Archer give us a stark reminder,’Moving vehicles have been neutralized.Be advised,we have not,I repeat,we have not spotted Makarov and no one else has left the house.Those trucks may have been decoys.Over.’With Makarov is not in the area,we breach the safehouse and sweep through any resistance.After half an hour,the house is secured.’Shepherd, this is Ghost.No sign of Makarov,I repeat, no sign of Makarov.Captain Price,any luck in Afghanistan?’After a few moments,Price reply,’Plenty…at least fifty hired guns here,but no sign of Makarov.Perhaps our intel was off.’Ghost then switched on the computer and his expression change.’Well,the quality of the intel’s about to change.This safehouse is a bloody goldmine.’He then tells me to insert the DSM to copy any information inside the computer.After a long pause,Shepherd reply,’Copy that.Ghost,have your team collect everything you can for an operations playbook.Names,contacts,places everything.’As he tells Ozone and Scarecrow to record everything inside the house,he said,’We’re already on it sir.Makarov will have nowhere to run.’Shepherd then tell us that extraction force will arrive in 5 minutes.It’s a huge relief but with that computer’s condition,I don’t think we can reach that window.

And my assumption proved to be correct.Once we rig several places with claymore and replenish our supplies,a disturbing news comes from our radio,’Be advised,you have a large concentration of hostiles moving in from the southeast,they’ve just breached the perimeter!I’ll try to thin ’em out before they get too close.Recommend you switch to scoped weapons,over.’We can hear explosions several clicks from our position,which means they’re closing in on our location.Using everything in our disposal,we bravely defend ourselves and the DSM from incoming Ultranationalists.To make matters even worse,Ozone is killed while defending our position.With numerical advantage on their hands,we know we have to act fast.

‘Roach,I’m covering the front!Get the DSM!We gotta get outta here!’I immediately grab the DSM and headed to our exfil point with the others.At times,we have to stop and shot several militias to put some distance between us and them.But,everything change when they use mortars on our position.With our escape route is getting narrower,we know we might be pinned down.But I can see from afar,salvation.Extraction team are finally arrived.But then,a huge explosion hit me hard…….

1630 GMT

Captain Mustapha Abbas

22nd Regiment,SAS

With chaos ensues around the perimeter,I know Makarov’s loyalists targeting the elements of 141 very hard.’Team Two,tell me you have secured those bloody mortars?’After a few moments,Wallcroft reply,’Mortar secure,sir.’I reach Archer’s last position and find several mercenaries slowly advancing towards them.I use my suppressed MP5,killing them instantly.Both snipers are a bit surprise with my presence.’I thought you’re still in Credenhill,sir.’Archer asked.I can only shake my head and reply,’Well,changing plans.The government is making a move on Shepherd.I explain everything later.Right now,show me the best position to survey the exfil point.’Both snipers led me to a narrow ridge,covering the entire the exfil point.’What exactly going on,sir?’Toad asked.’Let’s just say Shepherd’s betraying you.All of you.’

I can see clearly from my scope that both Roach and Ghost are running for their lives.’Kamarov,tell me you’ve secured the safehouse.’After a few minutes,he reply,’My team have secured the safehouse.They currently downloading the computer’s content with the DSM.’With the safehouse secured,I know once he obtain it,he will destroy everything including the house.’Listen,if any mercenaries approaching your position,fire at will.If they intorduced themselves as US soldiers,don’t trust their bluffs.They just want to destory anything related to Shepherd.Can you do that,comrade?’Few moments later,he acknowledge it,’Da,I’ll do my best.’After sorting through that matter,I switched my frequency to 141 official comms and my word,I’m shock….

Several gunfire can be heard as Shepherd shoots Roach and Ghost.Furious with his betrayal,I contacted Shepherd as he ready to deal with them.’Who’s this?’The only response I give to him is,’Your own nightmare.’All three of us shoot several Little Birds causing them to crash immediately.Then,Team Two target Shepherd’s position with mortars,forcing him and his men to leave the area.’Rowlands,get Roach and Ghost!Both of them need medical attention immediately!’

Team Three led by Leftenant Nathan ‘Rory’ Rownlands reach their position and immeidately providing them with proper medical care.’Rory,give me a sitrep on them.’I asked as I lead the snipers to the safehouse.’Both of them are still alive but with those wounds,without proper medical attention,I don’t they will last long.’Rory give us a very frank assessment on their condition.If only I act fast,maybe this will never happen in the first place.But,it’s already history.There’s nothing we can do except to move forward and continue our hunt on Makarov.’Rory,patch them as best as you can.We cannot lose them.’My tone changed as tears starting to flow out from eyes.’My men are doing that right now.I just make contact with Baseplate.Helos should pick them up in five.’Rory informs me as he himself could no longer hold those tears.

Then,I can hear clearly Soap calling them,’Roach?Ghost?Come in,Ghost.Do you copy?Does anyone copy?’I verify his call,’It’s me,Soap.Both Roach and Ghost are currently receiving treatment from Team Three.Rory and his team is doing their best,mate.’Then,it’s the old man asked,’Where’s Shepherd?’I reply,’Probably on the run.Before he manage to finish them off,Archer,Toad and I rain them down with sniper fires.While Wallcroft bombarding their locations with mortars.’Then Soap try to say something,but it seems stop at his thorat.Then,he exclaim in frustration,’Shepherd betrayed us.’Price commented on our situation,’Have to trust someone to be betrayed.I never did.Nikolai,come in.Do you have our location?After a few moments,he delivered a shocking news,’Da.Inbound,Price.But I am not the only one.You’ve got Shepherd’s men on one side,Makarov’s on the other.’With this new evidence,that should be enough for us to pursue him more aggressively.’Sir,141’s not alone in the area.Baseplate just dispatch 20th and 25th Regiment to assist your escape,sir.’With that manpower,that should help them to escape.Then he said in the radio,Even with that reinforcement,we still need to take them out or…’I continue,’Or let them killing each other.’

1745 GMT

Frontline Medical Services

Tbilisi,Georgia

Both of them are now in surgeries.There’s nothing we can do except pray for their safety.Then,my phone is starting to vibrate.As I see the caller’s name,I can breathe a huge sigh of relief.It’s Soap.’Glad you made it out from Afghanistan.Where are you now?’I asked.He slowly reply,’Price and I are in Nikolai’s safehouse in Peshawar,Pakistan.At the moment,the heat is still on.Just hours ago,Shepherd just labeling 141 as terrorists group while both of us being labeled as international criminal.’When I hear such news like that,I know I had to act fast.’Listen,the government’s behind you.I’ll do whatever I can to help you out.’But he politely decline my offer,’Don’t worry about us,mate.We’re more concern getting back on Shepherd.’

Then he ask me for a favor,’Can you confirm Shepherd’s location known as Site Hotel Bravo?’As I check my intel,I asked,’How do you get that bloody intel?’He calmly reply,’Let’s just say ‘Kingfish’ is the one who provided the intel.With Shepherd hot on his heels,the only way for him to survive is providing us intel about Shepherd.’I can only take a deep breathe on that.I’m sure the Circus will not be very happy with this new development.’Listen,these mercenaries are also telling the truth.It’s Site Hotel Bravo as you mention,mate.’I then asked,’You know getting there is bloody suicide!At least,have a word with our superiors about this.We want Shepherd,alright?I want to see him suffer for his misdeeds,not this way.’But my persuasion fail to change his stance.’Mustapha,using your method might take some time.Besides,both of us want to see him taste his own medicines.We want to see him dead!’

Phase 2 : Prisoner 627

April 15th,2016

2130 GMT

USS Chicago

Pacific Ocean

Captain John ‘Soap’ MacTavish

Task Force 141

Business as usual for everyone.Except for me.While the others are looking forward for this operation,I’m not in the mood.Perhaps the weight of the role becoming a mole inside Task Force 141 are starting to gain on me.Still,I managed to keep it under wraps,at least for now.Sooner or later,when I can no longer able to hide this burden,the truth will come out.Either from me or my mates from intelligence department.

‘Glad to see all of you made it here.’Shepherd started the briefing with a sense of relief.We can only smile to hear such words from our leading commander.Many assume he’s not that bad after all but I still on guard.With that revelation from MI-6,I know I have to tread my action very carefully to avoid any suspicion either from Shepherd or that bloody rat.’Forgive me,sir.It seems like we headed the wrong direction.Shouldn’t we coming back to the fight,General?’I asked.He replied,’Plenty of fight to go around,MacTavish.You’re meeting up with the 6th Fleet.Leading the counter strike.’After a few moments,he continue,’Prisoner 627.We believe that’s who Makarov’s got the mad-on for.But we can’t get to him.’

He then pointed out the location of the gulag,where Prisoner 627 is currently incarcerated.Then,he showed several oil rigs with the first rig is highlighted.Puzzled with this development,Ghost asked,’Oil rigs,sir?’He nodded and explain,’We believe these rigs are currently being commandeered to defend any attacks on Russian East Coast.They’re using them as SAM sites.To make things even worse,they even take oil workers as human shields in case any raid occur in these rigs.’He cough for a few moments and continue,’The one that has been highlighted is the least defended by these soldiers.’Shepherd then look to all of us and take a deep breath before saying,’Boys,I know I’m sending you into the meat grinder in this one…’I immediately extinguish his doubts by saying,’They’re defending it,so it means we want it.Especially if it gets us to Six-Two-Seven.’

As everyone starting to leave the room,Shepherd receives a call,possibly from the chain of command.After several minutes,he hang up and tell us to wait.’Gentlemen,new information just come from the chain of command.It seems like the British want to take part in this operation as well.’Everyone is a bit surprise with that news.’Sir,is it something to do with Prisoner 627?’Our top sniper,Archer asked.He nodded and continue,’MI-6 believe Prisoner 627 is possibly a SAS officer who reportedly went MIA 4 years earlier.They suspected our HVI is Captain John Price.’British soldiers in the task force are very happy and more thrilled to do well tomorrow.The old man is a legend among us and to see him back in the fold is a music to our ears.

April 16th,2016

0730 GMT

Our destination today is Vikhorevka 36 Oil Platform where the objective is to secure the hostages and the oil rig at the same time.Some of us want to finish this matter immediately in order to reach the gulag.I can fully understand their excitement but I reminded them,’We all excited to bring him back.However,focus on this task first.Securing the hostages and the rig is very important.Maintain your focus,understand?’All of them instantly answer,’Yes,sir!’

As we head out towards our SDV,a familair voice echoed through my comms.’Hope you’re not missing me,mate.’As I look right,I see a man waving at me,no one will do that except my best friend,Captain Mustapha Abbas.’Don’t get yourself killed before we found the old man.’He jokingly said to me.I can only smile to that banter and reply,’It’s you who should watch your ass,mate.’Having that reminds me of the old days with the old man where Gaz or Abbas become clowns in our squad,making the atmosphere very cheerful.I really missed that,I really do.But we have to move on from that.Still,that banter helps me to focus on our mission.

0800 GMT

Vikhorevka 36 Oil Platform

All teams went out with their SDVs heading to the oil rig.After swimming for several minutes,we arrived on our destination with the teams swimming to the surface.Members of Navy SEALs,SBS and Task Force 141 are waiting while Abbas and I reach the surface.As we prepared to take on the guards,we can hear one of them whining over the sea breeze,reminding us over our last op in that freighter.’Just like old times,mate.’Abbas whisper to me.Both of us immediately take out the guards,killing them instantly.With them gone,all teams are onboard the rig,ready to storm the area.

Roach and I went first to scout the area,while the rest stay,waiting for new instruction.At the first floor,Roach spotted one.’Sir,tango on the railing.’I silently tell him to take him out.In a blink of eye,he’s down,allowing the rest of the team to approach the first deck.’Team One in position.Team Two,are you in position?’I asked.Team Two respons quickly,’We’re in position,sir.’We stormed the first deck and killed the soldiers inside.Once the hostages secured,Team Two led them out quickly while Team One and Bravo Team led by me and Abbas continue our search.

‘Watch your six.Enemy helo patrolling the area,over.’Overlord informed us through radio.Hearing that word forcing us to tread our steps more carefully.Then,Ghost slowly inform us,’Enemy helo,sir.Get down.’We immediately hide,waiting for that bird to pass.After several minutes,we continue our search to Deck Two.Just like before,we storm the deck,swiftly killed any hostiles and securing the hostages.However,a radio call forcing us to act fast.We set the charges around the corpses before hiding in several area,waiting to ambush them.Within minutes,another group of Russian soldiers appeared on the scene.’Standby…Standby…Standby.Smoke them!’Abbas announced.Within minutes,chaos ensues,compromising our position immediately.

‘Overlord,we being compromised.’I radioed Overlord on our situation.’Copy that, intel still indicates hostages and possible explosives on the top deck.Your team needs to secure that location before we can send in reinforcements to handle the SAM sites,over.’Overlord give us new instructions.Knowing these @#$%^* will execute these hostages,we immediately rush to the top side.Despite fierce resistance from Russian soldiers,especially from that bloody helo,all of them are eliminated in no time.We breach the area and quickly neutralize hostile forces inside.With all hostages secured,all teams head to the helipad,now heading to the gulag.’Ready,mate?’Abbas asked me.’Ready when you are.’

1230 GMT

The Gulag,40 Miles East of Petropavlovsk,Russia

All teams now heading to the gulag with one goal in mind,liberating Prisoner 627 or for us,John Price.As we getting closer to our destination,Ghost asked Abbas,’How do you know Price is being held there,sir?’He calmly reply,’Polyakov’s man inside Ultranationalist camp provide us with that intel.We’re not the only ones will be here.Loyalist forces are also here to liberate their comrades,Simon.’Hearing that intel makes me a bit worried.’Mustapha,are they fully aware about US bombing over the area?’He reply,’They already know.That’s why we need to attack now.At the moment,these fools are busy fighting Loyalist forces at the moment.’

2 US fighter jets,codenamed Jester One-One bombed a radio station outside the gulag,destroying their hope for reinforcement.With that gone,we switch our assault rifles with sniper rifles and killed sentries on the tower.While we’re busy mopping these fools,somehow a jet pass our helo in high speed,causing the chopper to wobble briefly.’Shepherd!Get those fighters to cease fire immediately! That was too close!’I tell Shepherd through radio.However,his response is a bit disappointing,’I’ll try to buy you some time.One man in a gulag doesn’t mean much to the Navy at this point.’Angered by his response,Ghost exclaimed,’Bloody Yanks!I thought they were the good guys!’Knowing his words might spark a fallout among us,I tell him,’Ghost cut the chatter.Stay frosty.’

Little Birds begin to land,dropping us along with the rest of the team.Abbas led the first wave and immediately,fierce firefights ensues between us and Russian soldiers inside the compound.To make things even worse,snipers are also here.Fortunately,the Little Birds unleashed a full barrage of bullets from their miniguns,annihilating those stand between us and 627.

We entered the gulag with SAS team led by Abbas and Ghost seize control over the control room.’John,you led the rest searching the gulag.Ghost and I will assist you to look for the prisoner.’Abbas tells me to go ahead.’Alright then.Boys,we’re on cell duty.’As we search the cells,more soldiers appeared,giving us a very hard time.Fortunately,both of them switched on the searchlights,allowing us to hit them hard.However,the prisoner is not on this level.’Talk to me Ghost…these cells are deserted!’After a few moments,he reply,’Got it!Prisoner 627’s been transferred to the east wing!Head through the armory in the center – that’s the fastest way there.’We immediately headed to the armory to reach the east wing.With plenty of ammunition,we replenished our supply and ready to move on.However,bad news emerged from our radio.’Damn it.Soap,I spotted three,no,four hostile squads heading to your location,over.’As the door to the east wing open,suddenly it went jammed.I urge Ghost to open the door quickly.But another spanner hit our progress,’Bloody hell, they’ve locked it from the hardline.I’ll have to run a bypass.’But it’s too late.Russian soldiers appeared and immediately pinned us down.To soften their resistance,Abbas appeared with several SAS members,providing covering fire on our position.With the door finally open,we storm pass the soldiers,leaving a trail of destruction behind.

As other teams finished searching the cells,it’s very frustrating for us.It seems these fools hiding manage to hide him from us.Then,Ghost inform us,’Ghost here.Recommend you bypass the lower floors by rappelling out that window.’Once we rappeled down,we regroup with other 141 operatives and continue our search.However,a serious reminder comes from Abbas,’Be careful.The camera feed in solitary confinement is dead.The power must be down in that section.Those fools might be waiting for you.’We activated our night vision goggles and hit the bottom floor hard.Anyone stands between us are quickly killed.Then,a loud explosion hit that area,shocking us pretty briefly.Furious with these bombings,I radioed Shepherd,demanding the Navy to stop firing.After a few minutes,the Navy stopped firing.But I know,in short period,anything can change.Somehow,I feel my doubt towards Shepherd slowly become a reality.

We continue to push forward in an attempt to grab the old man out of here.But these Russian soldiers relentlessly attacking us to foil our attempts.Despite taking many casualties in the process,the remaining operatives manage to reach the cell that we believe holding our HVI.’Roach,Ozone set up the explosives.’With explosives set,we breach the wall and find a prisoner strangling his guard with his chain.Roach tried to disarm him but instead,he’s being thrown off the ground.’Drop it.’I tell the prisoner to drop his weapon.Then,I realized it’s the old man.’Price?’Price look to me and called my nickname,something that I never mention a long time ago.

But then,a huge explosion hit our area,forcing us to flee.’We need to get out here right now.Move!’Then Shepherd radioed me,’Hotel Six,be advised, they’ve started the bombardment early!Get the hell outta there now!’All of us then see a hole emerged from the end of the tunnel,with Abbas screaming,’Come on!You can make it!’But then,the tunnel collapse,forcing us to find another way around.We reach the canteen and find a huge hole on the ceiling.However,the pilot failed to spot us.Then,pieces of rubbles hit Roach.Fortunately,the old man manage to help him up.With time not on our side,I fire a flare towards the ceiling.The pilot spotted my flare and inform us,’Bravo Six,I see your flare.SPIE rig on the way.’We hook up on the rope and leave the gulag in one piece.’Glad to have you back,Price.’He can only smile to those words.Welcome back,sir!

Phase 2 : The Hornet’s Nest

April 13th,2016

2030 GMT

USS Swordfish

Atlantic Ocean

Captain John ‘Soap’ MacTavish

Task Force 141

It’s been a tough day for all of us.After we successfully recovered an ACS module from Tian Shan,to hear Allen’s demise is a huge shock to our system.To make things even more difficult,these Russian politicians used Allen’s presence as a reason to declare war on the West,to be exact,United States of America.He’s no spy to them.He’s just an operative,being assigned to infiltrate Vladimir Makarov’s cell to obtain enough information to bring him down for good.His disappearance will be a blessing to the world,especially to Vorshevsky’s administration.His disappearance will allow him to stamp his authority,allowing moderate factions inside Ultranationalist Party and opposition sides to further strengthen their grip on Russia.But now,everything change…Allen become a scapegoat for something the Americans do not commit…

‘The Russians ain’t gonna let this massacre go unanswered.It’s gonna get bloody.’Riley commented on Vorshevsky’s declaration of war.I concurred and said,’Too right, mate.Now,in the eyes of the world, they’re the victims.No one’s gonna say a word when the Russians club every American they can reach.’Shepherd can only shake his head in disbelief over the massacre,’Makarov was one move ahead.Now he’s left thousands of bodies at the feet of an American.’I have to say,he calculate his action very well.Makarov knows if he strike at the right place,then everything will fall to its pieces as he predicted.’We’re the only one’s who know it was Makarov’s op.Our credibility died with Allen.We need proof,sir.’I voiced my concern over this particular matter.

The old man then show us full analysis on the ammunition along with a picture,possibly our best lead to find Makarov.’Analysis show several traces of foreign elements that can only be obtain in Rio de Janeiro.One person,accroding to CIA and MI6 is the one responsible for that.Alejandro Rojas or Alex the Red.’Then Roach checked Rojas records and said,’Wanted in a dozen country including Britain and United States for providing arms to terrorist groups around the world.Pretty long rap sheet,sir.’The General agreed and continued,’That’s true.We need to grab him first.He’s our ticket to Makarov.’

As we discussed plans for our operation,a phone call suddenly interrupted our concetration.’Forgive me,sir.But there’s a phone call for Captain MacTavish.The caller said it’s urgent.’An operator apologized for that interruption.At first,I just want to tell him to ignore the call but Shepherd said to me,’Take the call,MacTavish.It might be important.’As I take the call,a familiar voice greet me,’It’s been awhile,Soap.The caller happens to be none other than Captain Mustapha Abbas.Surprised with his call,I asked,’How do you get this number?’I can hear him laughing several minutes,probably as a response to my question.’I’ll take that as a no.’Once he finally stopped,his tone becoming serious,’Listen,whatever you do,watch your own ass.Caterpillar cannot be trusted.’I surprised with his warning.Before I could retorted his suggestion,he continued,’If you want to know more,ask Nicholas Chen.He’ll tell you everything.’Then,he immediately hang up,leaving me puzzled.Is it just another joke by my old friend or a genuine warning?When I return,Shepherd asked,’Is there something wrong,Captain?’I calmly replied,’No,not at all.It’s just a warning from an old friend.He knows we’re pursuing Rojas.He wish us all the best of luck.’

April 14th.2016

0830 GMT

Rio de Janeiro,Brazil

Sergeant Gary ‘Roach’ Sanderson

Task Force 141

As planned,in order to find his whereabouts,we decided to look Rojas assistant,Carlos Morales.Morales acted as his intermediary between his boss and customers around the world.In order to find him,we tailed a white van,who we believed might be leading us to him.’Sir,any sign of Rojas’ right hand man?’Ghost asked us through radio.Captain MacTavish can only shake his head and replied,’Negative.They’ve stopped twice already.No sign of him.’Then,the van stopped once again with Morales standing in front of a building.I whispered to him,’Sir,it’s Morales.’The Captain radioed Ghost,’Wait, they’ve stopped again.Standby.’Then,in meer seconds,mayhem ensues…

Suddenly,out of nowhere,Morales shoot the militias.Then,he shoots to every direction including our vehicle.We immediately duck to escape from that barrage of bullets.During the shootout,our driver,Cobra is shot dead by Morales.With the shootout stop,we know he’s running out of bullets.The only option is to flee from the scene.In this ensuing chaos,he can escape completely.We immediately leave our vehicle and started chasing him.At the same time,Captain MacTavish radioed the rest of the team,’Ghost, our driver’s dead!We’re on foot!Meet us at the Hotel Rio and cut him off if you can!’After several minutes,we regroup and continue our chase.’Sir,he’s heading to that alley!’One of my teammates,Balboa screamed.Knowing he’ll escape completely,the Captain urged us,’Non-lethal takedowns only!We need that bloody lad alive!’Within seconds,Morales is in my scope and I immediately shot him on the leg,causing him to fall.’He’s down.’

After several minutes,we find a workshop,itching to interrogate Morales.Ghost and the Captain interrogate him while we search through his belongings.’Tell me about your boss whereabout,Morales!’Ghost pressed him for answer.However,much to our dismay,he swearing to us,probably in Portuguese,calling us various names.’Sir,permission to kill him.’Ghost whispered to him,asking permission.However,Captain MacTavish immediately dismissed his suggestion and said,’Patient,Ghost.Sooner or later,he will talk.When the time comes,you can put many bullets as you want.’Then,one of my teammates,Royce uncover a piece of paper,possibly an address.’Sir,found it.It looks like he’s inside the favela.Looks like we have to force our way through.’However,the Captain have other plans.He called someone for several minutes,possibly asking for some favor.After a few minutes,he said,’Royce,Meat and Roach,find that piece of meat in that area.Police will be there to assist you.’I have a glance towards Morales and asked,’What about him,sir?’As Ghost sparks car battery cables,the Captain said to us,’That will take some time.All of you,proceed as we planned.We’ll catch up on you later.’

As we heading through the favela,Royce reminded us,’Be careful.Remember,there are civilians in the favela.Watch your fire out there.’With a lot of civilians in this area,we know this is going to be very difficult.Royce then tell us to shoot several times to the air to scare them away.And as expected,all of them are fleeing.At the same time,we know that gunfire will attract a whole lot of attention.As we entered the favela,firefight ensues between us and Brazilian militias.But the gunfight lasted for several minutes when we heard several police sirens approaching the area.Knowing authorities entering the area,the militias concentrate their fire towards them instead.With that distraction,we safely passed them and headed to the higher parts of the favela.

More firefight ensues by the time we reach the area.But much to our relief,Captain MacTavish and Ghost also join the chase.It looks like they’ve got what they want after all.From one firefight to another,it’s an uphill battle.To make things even worse,the militias started to use sniper rifles.This predicament forcing me,Royce and Meat to split up.’I hate to say this,but as long as these fools firing on us,there’s no way we gonna find Rojas under this circumstances.We need to split up.’I suggested to them.With back up still far away,Royce and I continue using the same route while Meat headed to the other direction to put us some distance away from these militias.And the strategic works perfectly to our favor,with Meat continue distracting them away from us,we managed to locate Rojas in a short time.

As we continue our chase throughout the favela,Rojas continues eluding us.As Meat rejoin us,Meat asked,’Where this guy got that extra energy?’Royce replied,’You have to be aware,he’s also happens to be a former Spetsnaz operative.He knows how to escape from someone’s grasp.’I can only smiled and continued,’Well,he better pray luck on his side today.’As we finally reach the highest part of the favela,Rojas is firmly in our sight.’Sir,we see Rojas.It looks like he’s heading towards an abandoned building on your section,over.’I inform him on his location.With Rojas on the top,we thought we will catch the stairs and cornered him but the Captain has it own ideas.It’s like we’re watching a scene from a movie when he crash through the window and push Rojas towards the car.We thought Rojas would die or badly wounded from that resulting impact but no.Despite being shackled,Rojas swearing to us and even managed to headbutt Ghost.We know it’s going to be a very difficult interrogation.

Captain John ‘Soap’ MacTavish

Task Force 141

As I monitored members of my squad preparing Rojas for interrogation,Ghost radioed our headquarters for our extraction.However,his effort is futile.At the time we’re busy chasing Rojas throughout the favela,Russian forces invaded East Coast of United States,putting everyone by surprise.To make things even more difficult,Brazil refuse to allow America using its airspace as part of a counter attack against the fleet.’Sir,I can’t get anyone on the horn.Look’s like those fools cutting our escape avenue.’Ghost voiced his frustration.With militias starting to close in on our position,I know we have to act fast.’Let’s get Rojas talk first.I have a friend who can help us.’

‘Where’s Vladimir Makarov?’I asked Rojas.He replied,’I don’t know about him.’Then Ghost starting to press him even more,demanding an answer,’Stop bluffing us!We know you’re the one who supplied those weapons for the massacre!Cut the bloody crap and start talking!’However,he refused to divulge any information,much to our disappointment.But he did give us a way to find that piece of meat,’You should know that the only person Makarov despise,much worse than those Americans are locked up in the gulag.’Using that prisoner as a bait could lure him out from his hiding.I pressed him for more,’Can you give us the identity of that prisoner?!’Rojas answered,’The only thing I know is that Makarov called him Prisoner 627.’

With that in mind,I contact Nikolai and asked him to give us a ride,out from this hostile teritory.I thought he will forget everything about us but no.He’s still the same person that I met five years ago.’Don’t worry,my friend.I will get you and your men out from this area.’He assures me.

We leave that abandoned building,leaving behind Rojas.As we heading towards the market,Roach asked me,’What will happen to him,sir?’I replied,’Well,with those wounds,I’m not sure he can last long.If he survived,with those militias on our heels,one way or another,he will die.’And as expected,firefight ensues between us and the militias.Even with the presence of the police,it seems these fools refuse to give up.As we heading towards the market,our original exfil point,the militias use technicals,machine guns and snipers,relentlessly trying to kill us.To make things even more difficult,when we did reach our exfil point,Nikolai could not land his Pave Low due to heavy fire from these b@#$%!)(.’Nikolai wave off,wave off!We’ll meet you at the secondary LZ instead!Go!’I tell him to leave and wait for us at secondary exfil point.

We climb the rooftops and headed straight to the Pave Low.However,between us and Nikolai,lies an alley that separate us from our building.All of us managed to jump past it except Roach.I shouted to him,’Roach!Roach!Wake up!’As he started to recover,more militias closing in on his location.Ghost pointed his finger towards their location,’Roach!We can see them from the chopper!They’re coming for you,dozens of ’em!’The only way to escape is by climbing the rooftops and make a run to the chopper.We have only a window and with gas running low,Roach had to act fast.’Roach!There’s too many of them!Get the hell out of there and find a way to the rooftops!Move! Run for it! Get to the rooftops!’As Roach continue running towards us,I tell them to drop the ladder.’Sir,I’m in position in ten seconds!Get ready!’Roach informed us.Despite continuous gunfire,Roach managed to jump on the ladder and hold it very firmly.’Where to,John?’He asked.’Just get us to the sub.’After a few moments,I continued,’By the way,I need to use your mobile.I need to contact someone.If you don’t mind?’Nikolai accepted my request,’No problem,my friend.’