"Right flank has been compromised. Fall back toward the mortar crews, we cannot lose the mortar crews. Create a defensive perimeter around Checkpoint Charlie, this is our last stand." The lieutenant signaled the retreat, and the men left made a mad dash to checkpoint charlie in order to keep the perimeter stable again. But there was no more retreat after this. "Alright men. This is their final push. It seems that some of the experiments have joined the battle, so keep your senses sharp. Drone scans have indicated signs of powered exoskeletons on the field. The mechs will divert all their fire on those soldiers, as they have the armament to penetrate that thick armor. That also means no direct fire support. Show them that taking this complex will not be a cakewalk. ETA for reinforcements is nine minutes gentlemen. Hold out until then. The whole area became thick with the lead that was being directed at all OPFOR elements, as the rifles fired as fast as they could. The tactic was dubbed "metal storm"- In theory, because their rifles had hi-capacity magazines and extremely high rates of fire, theoretically no living being would be able to get through to the defensive line without taking heavy casualties... -------------------------------- Konrad watched as the situation became critical. He had already ordered all remaining subjects to be terminated at this moment. There were none left except for the ones that had escaped. All data was being purged, and explosives were set in place in order to blow the complex sky high. No evidence would be left for any inspectors of any kind that would trace back to the agency. "We've already won. This futile attempt is a Pyrrhic victory at best for these dim-witted fools. To think they could simply walk in the front door..."