[@Eviledd1984] [@Zyngard]

Gunships A-2, A-6, and A-7 of Nexu Company flew through the green mist of the 
planet. As they cruised through the sky, Colt tuned into the squad coms and began speaking.

[b]Colt:[/b] Alright boys, sensors indicate heavy containment in the air, so whatever you do, don't take your bucket off, it'll be the end of you.

[b]Trooper:[/b] What exactly is in the air sir?

[b]Colt:[/b] Seems to be a kind of fungal spore, none I've ever seen before.

As the gunships descended, they could then gain visual of the welcoming committee waiting for them down below. Dozens, maybe hundreds of humanoid creatures were gathering below them, seemingly attracted by the sound of the PATG's engines. 

[b]Pilot:[/b] You guys might want to see this...

The pilot said as he displayed the video captured by the gunship's sensors on a monitor inside the cabin, as the other pilots do the same.

[b]HAM Trooper:[/b] Holy shit...

The troopers gaze at the screen, processing what was happening on the ground. They could see the infected clamouring over each other as the brute released a loud and nerve-wracking roar before knocking away the smaller infected. Something about the things below told the troopers they weren't particularly friendly. Colt regained his focus quickly and tapped into the pilot's com.

[b]Colt:[/b] Too many hostiles, better clear them out before landing.

[b]Pilot:[/b] Affirmative sir, right away. 

The pilot then contacts the pilot of the other two craft.

[b]A-2 Pilot:[/b] A-6 and A-7 this is A-2, command is requesting we clear the ground, so let's give'em a show.

[b]A-6 Pilot:[/b] On it boss!

[b]A-7 Pilot:[/b] Let's rock.

The three gunships immediately split from the single file formation they were previously in and started to form a perimeter around the mob of infected. They suddenly stopped and hovered in place, before their ball turrets started tracking their new targets. After a few seconds the three PATGs opened fire on the mob as blue plasma bolts streaked through the air and seared the zombies, eliminating them. Missiles were also fired from the launcher on top of the craft, that left a cloudy trail behind them as they zipped towards their target, creating an explosion which wiped out infected and buildings alike. After 45 seconds or so of constant plasma and missile fire, most of the infected where wiped out, what few survived retreated and went into hiding.

The gunships then proceeded to land on a large rooftop on a relatively tall building, the three opened their cargo doors as the occupants took up firing positions, ready to clear out the rooftop if necessary. They then slowly disembarked from the ships, making sure the sector was clear and devoid of any potential threats. After the PATGs had unloaded their total cargo of 16 Republic Assault Troopers, 5 HAM Troopers, and one ACA Trooper, they started ascending, closing the cargo bay doors and heading off to their waiting area.

[b]A-2 Pilot:[/b] Just call us if you need evac, we'll be ready for you.

Now the platoon was tasked with reconnaissance of the area, looking for any potential survivors and evading any large numbers of infected.