Date: 14/2/2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location - Gospel City, Astoria.
AWACS STORMRULER
"Velkaria has launched a coordinated airstrike. Gospel City is under attack. Enemy squadrons are already in the area, and their bombers are en route to hit key infrastructure. Our airbase, just outside the city, is also a target. If they get through, we lose more than just a foothold—we lose control of the entire defense network. Your objective is simple: intercept and destroy those bombers before they reach the city. Expect heavy resistance. Enemy fighter squadrons are providing escort, and intelligence suggests additional reinforcements are on standby. We still have functional anti-air defenses, but they won’t hold forever. We need to act fast. The city is still evacuating civilians—collateral damage is not an option. Blue Spider Squadron, you’ll be leading this operation. Blue Spider 1 & 2, we’re counting on you. Scramble immediately. The fate of Gospel City is in your hands."
Gospel City Airbase – 1320 Hours
The runway trembled under the roar of jet engines as the Su-37 Terminator rolled onto the tarmac, its sleek blue frame reflecting the overcast sky. The air was heavy with the scent of jet fuel, and the distant rumble of explosions echoed from the city beyond.
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<<“All units, this is Specter. Gospel City is under attack. Velkarian bombers are closing in, escorted by multiple squadrons. Our defense network is holding, but not for long. We need you in the air now.” >>
The control tower’s signal blared Alex's helmet.
<< Tower Control >>
<< “Blue Spider 1, you are cleared for takeoff. Good luck out there.” >>
The Su-37’s engines ignited, a sudden burst of power pushing the aircraft forward. The world blurred past the canopy as Alex accelerated down the runway. Over the radio, allied voices filled the airwaves—pilots already engaged in battle. As his aircraft climbed, a second voice blasted through the comms—louder, faster, and not AWACS-approved.
Blue Spider 2, Cinder Blue Parker.
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< “—aaaand there he is! Thought I was gonna have to fight this war alone for a second!” >>
Her Rafale M shot up from the runway behind him, afterburners glowing as she caught up to the formation. Unlike Alex, who flew in silence, she was already running her mouth.
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< “Come on, bro, I had a whole dramatic speech ready for this moment! Something like—‘The sky trembles as the Blue Spiders rise again!’ But nooo, you just had to take off all serious, like some moody ace pilot.” >>
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< “Blue Spider Squadron, form up and engage all hostile aircraft. Bombers are less than three minutes from their target.” >>
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< “Copy that! Don’t worry, AWACS, I’ll keep my dear brother company. Wouldn’t want him feeling lonely up here.” >>
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< “Cut the chatter, Blue Spider 2! We’ve got hostiles all over the city!” >>
Cinder only laughed.
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< “Blue Spiders, engage all targets. Show them why they fear us.” >>
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
“Alright, bro let’s weave the sky into our web”
She punched the throttle forward, her Rafale darting ahead into the chaos. Alex followed, his Su-37 breaking into the battlefield like a phantom in the storm
Mission Starts
Blue Spider 1 flies to shoot down the enemy bombers as he sees it, also Blue Spider 2 is fighting the enemy fighters.
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< This is AWACS to Blue Spider, our city is been attacked by the Velkans, and the air-ground forces are in the middle of the evacuation I need you to shoot down the enemy bombers. >>
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< Understood!, This is Blue Spider 2 engage! >>
<< Astorian Pilot >>
<< Damn our city is in serious trouble now >>
Blue Spider 1 evades the enemy missiles, he shoots down a group of F-4 phantoms that were shooting him, Alex manages to take them down and flies to the second round of enemy bombers.
<< Velkaria Pilot>>
<< Those aces are good enough, but not enough to take us down >>
<< Velkaria Bombers>>
<< Ok then and help us out! That plane is causing us trouble >>
Blue Spider 1 uses special weapons and shoots down the enemy bombers and goes to a dogfight against the Su-27 that was protecting the bombers, Blue Spider 2 helps his brother back.
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<< Allied ground forces >>
<< AWACS, we need air support to shoot down those choppers they are about to attack the civilians! >>
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
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<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< Oh no...Mom >>
Blue Spider destroys the enemy choppers and also his UI alerts enemy missiles as he dodges them away, and manages to shoot down the enemy fighter which was an F-5E, Blue Spider 2 destroyed the other enemy choppers that were approaching the other side.
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< Enemy chopper down! >>
<< Allied ground forces >>
<< Thanks to those aces who came right on time >>
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< Alright, but still this is not over, Blue Spider squadron we have the last enemy bombers! >>
<< Astorian Pilot >>
<< Damn they are too many! >>
Blue Spider flies to the enemy bombers.
<< Velkaria Bombers>>
<< There he comes! Escorts shoot it down that ace fighter! >>
Blue Spiders 1 & 2 shoot down the last enemy bombers, also entering dogfight mode to shoot down the enemy fighters.
The skies over Gospel City were momentarily clear—too clear. The thick trails of burning debris from the downed bombers faded into the clouds, and for a brief moment, silence took hold.
Alex "Blue Spider 1" and Cinder "Blue Spider 2" flew in tight formation, their aircraft gliding through the sky like hunters watching for their next prey. Below them, the Astorian Air Force regrouped, pilots exchanging quick comms as they prepared to push back the remaining Velkarian squadrons.
Everything seemed under control.
Until it wasn’t.
A sudden, eerie static burst through the radio. Then came AWACS Stormruler’s voice, sharp and uncertain.
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< “…Wait. I’m picking up—hold on. Something’s—" >>
A searing white light erupted from the clouds, followed by a shockwave that tore through the formation below. The sky flashed like a second sun, and before anyone could react, a massive explosion engulfed an entire squadron of Astorian aircraft.
The radio exploded into chaos.
<< Astorian Pilot 1 >>
<< "What the hell was that?! Where did that come from?!" >>
<< Astorian Pilot 2 >>
<< "We’ve lost Delta Squadron! They’re gone—completely wiped out!" >>
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< "Holy—was that a missile?! Stormruler, talk to me!" >>
Then… a new blip appeared on the radar. Something enormous.
Emerging from the heavy cloud cover above, its shadow stretching across the battlefield, was a colossal Velkarian fortress aircraft. It was unlike anything seen before—massive, armored, bristling with cannons and missile bays. But most terrifying of all was the sight of its open silos, smoke trailing from a fresh launch.
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< "…Goddamn it. I didn’t see it in time." >>
Another blinding flash lit the sky as a second missile plunged into an Astorian command post below, triggering a massive mushrooming explosion.
<< Astorian Allied Forces >>
<< "We’re hit! We’re—" (radio cuts off) >>
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< "Oh, shit. Alex… what the hell are we supposed to do?! What about Mom!? >>
Mission Update
The sky burned.
Columns of black smoke spiraled upward from the ruins of Gospel City, the once-proud skyline now scarred by relentless missile strikes. The Velkarian fortress aircraft loomed high above, its ballistic payload reducing entire districts to rubble.
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< "Blue Spider Squadron, all remaining forces—fall back to the return line. I repeat, disengage immediately!" >>
Blue Spider 1 adjusted his heading, throttling toward the escape zone. But Cinder? She wasn’t following.
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< "No! I can’t just leave! My mom—she’s still down there!" >>
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< "Blue Spider 2, this is an order! Gospel City is lost—if you stay, you die!" >>
Meanwhile the Velkanrians.
<< Velkarian Pilot 1 >>
<< "Hah! Look at them run! Astoria’s so-called ‘elite’ can’t even hold their own city!" >>
<< Velkarian Pilot 2 >>
<< "Tch. It’s pathetic. They fold faster than paper—command was right, they’re nothing but relics from a war they already lost." >>
<< Velkarian Pilot 3 >>
<< "Let them run. Gospel City belongs to Velkaria now. Any stragglers? Shoot them down." >>
Cinder feels worried but AWACS tries his best to save her by not risking her life.
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< "Then tell me, Stormruler—who’s gonna save her if we run?!" >>
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
<< "Blue Spider 2… if you stay, you’re not saving her. You’re just making her lose another child." >>
<< Blue Spider 2 >>
<< "…Damn it. Fine. I’m pulling out...Sorry, Mom, I'll promise to save you..." >>
As they raced toward the return line, the city behind them burned—and somewhere in that hell, May Parker Swan remained.
Mission Complete.
<< Velkarian Ace Pilot >>
<< "The insects are gone. All squadrons, secure airspace and prepare for mop-up ops." >>
<< Velkarian Command >>
<< "Gospel City has fallen. The capital is next." >>
No cheers. No victorious remarks. Just the low hum of jet engines as the surviving Astorian pilots returned to base—those lucky enough to escape.
Inside the briefing room, the atmosphere was suffocating. Officers stood in grim silence, eyes locked on the mission report displayed across the screen. Casualty lists scrolled endlessly.
AWACS Stormruler took a deep breath before speaking. His voice was steady, but there was no mistaking the weight behind his words.
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
"…Gospel City has fallen. The Velkarian military has established total air superiority over the region. Our forces suffered heavy losses, and our remaining squadrons have been forced to retreat."
<< Astorian Commanding Officer >>
"This was supposed to be our stand… and we lost. Velkaria will push deeper into Astorian territory, and if we don’t stop them, our capital will be next."
He exhaled sharply, scanning the room.
"You all did what you could out there. But this war is far from over. Regroup, and rest if you can. We’ll need every pilot ready for what’s coming next."
AWACS Stormruler turned to the remaining pilots.
<< AWACS Stormruler >>
"Mission failed. But this war isn’t over. Not yet."
Gospel City has fallen.
May Parker Swan sat in the back of an evacuation truck, surrounded by weary civilians, but she felt utterly alone.
Her children had survived.
Gospel City—the city where she had raised them, the city they had called home—she felt the weight of something far greater.
The night sky, once familiar and peaceful, now flickered with the eerie glow of distant fires. The scent of smoke and ash clung to everything.
there were no reassurances left to give. The city they had once known was gone. The streets where her children had played, the hospital where she had worked, the home she had built piece by piece—it was all buried beneath the rubble of war.
"This place… this home… everything we built, everything we cherished—it’s all gone."
Those memories, once so full of color, now felt like ghosts haunting her mind.
How had it come to this?
rose like funeral pyres, marking the end of everything she had known.
Astoria had lost more than just a city. It had lost a piece of itself.