TF Amethyst

TFA1 5.14 - End of Operation

A pair of AH-1Z Vipers smoothly took off from Fort Cambia, then immediately climbed to an altitude of 6,000 meters or 20,000 feet. Both Vipers climbed to the maximum flying ceiling because the less atmospheric pressure that they had to passed, the faster they could fly. 

The Vipers’ destination was a villa 281 km southwest of Fort Cambia, while their combat radius was only 231 km when being configured with a payload of 1.13 tonnes.

Even so, the Viper's crew carried out their mission without asking question. The only thing on their mind was to quickly arrive at their destination. For other matters, the Viper's crew entrusted it to Command Center.

However, even though the two Vipers were flown at a speed of 355 km/h, its crew still felt as if their journey would never end. Therefore, they took a breath full of relief when they saw the targeted villa in the distance. However, their relief only lasted for a moment.

The targeted villa where Green Raccoon personnel took shelter was currently being surrounded by a ring of fire. Meanwhile, a shower of fire arrows kept coming from the west.

'What the duck!'

Major Staniss' expression instantly turned serious as he opened the communication.

"Flying Rabbit to Green Raccoon, do you copy?"

[Green Raccoon to Flying Rabbit, glad you have arrived. Opposing side is taking up position 1.5 km west of our position, Green Three is trying to sneak in from their flank, so be careful when aiming if you see small cluster of cluster IR Strobe.]

"Received and understood, sit tight Brother. We'll take over from here."

[Green Three to Flying Rabbit, we are 800 meters south of opposing main element. We just finished off three sentries whose bodies are still warm. So give us some time to retreat before you guys start the firecrackers."

"Flying Rabbit to Green Three, negative, we don't have enough fuel to wait. Stay put as low as possible. We just marked your position."

[Received and understood, Green Three over and out.]

Each Viper carries four Hydra rocket tubes containing 19 rockets each. Both Vipers would concentrate all of it on the opposing main element. While the remaining opposing force would be hunted using 20 mm M193 three-barreled rotary cannon.

At sea level Hydra had an effective range of 3.5 km, while when fired from an altitude of 20,000 feet, its effective range increased to 8 km. However, because there was a friendly element near the target, the salvo would be fired from the closest possible distance to avoid friendly fire.

When they reached a position of 2 km from the villa, both Vipers made a sharp turn to the left and then approached the opposing main element from south. As soon as they passed the Green Three's position, Both Vipers immediately took a sharp dive and launched a rain of rockets from a distance of 500 meters.

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While smiling from ear to ear, Ureg looked at salvo of fire arrows that were raining down Villa Hagel. Somehow, after knocking down about 160 of his men, Amethyst Merchant’s personnel no longer used their fire sticks.

This made the morale of Ureg's remaining men soar as high as the sky. Ureg and his men still vividly remember how they had been turned upside down by Amethyst Merchant in the previous conflict. Not to mention, large number of their comrades died on that event.

That's why the image of slaughtering the cornered Amethyst Merchant’s personnel made them drunk with euphoria. They were completely unaware that two angels of death were silently approaching their position. 

Then, without warning, more than a hundred fire spears suddenly appeared from the darkness of night sky and rained down on their position.

Ureg and his men did not have a chance to scream, as in an instant the heat wave and shock wave engulfed and crushed them alive.

The personnel in charge of the blockade around the villa could only be stuttered, while the horror that Amethyst Merchant had inscribed on their hearts now returned, and the sensation was getting worse as the two angels of death who had just roasting their comrades were now hunting them down using fire arrows.

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After clearing the perimeter around Villa Hagel, Both Vipers then stood by on the maximum flying ceiling. Ten minutes later, two Chinooks that had previously delivered Green Raccoon arrived, followed by flight of Chinooks from FOC South 860.

Personnel from CQB Company immediately set a perimeter around the villa, while a Chinook secured the perimeter from the air. At the same time, the support crew refueled the Vipers using a fuel bladder carried by one of the Chinooks.

With hustle, Green Raccoon’s personnel rushed to retrieve the observation equipment that they previously buried. When they returned to Villa Hagel, the paramedic team had already moved the hostages to one of Chinooks. A moment later, the journey to FOC South 860 began.

While looking at the burning Villa Hagel Sergeant Liam said, "As soon as we land, we head straight to the bar. The first two rounds are on me."

The Green Raccoon personnel instantly answered in unison, "" "Aye Sir!" ""

Today they made it back alive, so they had to celebrate it before the next battle arrived.

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Amethyst Merchant's HQ, Castle Magwurt.

13:00, 28 Jul 2025

As soon as Viscount Olrig received a request to arrest Baron Eslei, he immediately carried it out. Viscount Olrig didn’t have objection in the slightest, even though Amethyst Merchant didn't provide evidence regarding Baron Eslei’s role in Berril Plain incident.

 

The next day, Count Weizz and Viscount Yelk also personally came to Okko City to make sure Viscount Olrig did not half-heartedly comply with Amethyst Merchant's request.

Baron Eslei kept declining the accusation regarding his role in Berril Plain's incident, but in the end the investigation managed to cover the undeniable proof. Also, the use of the interrogation formula on Baron Eslei had uncovered the missing link in the investigation.

Baron Eslei and all of his family members were then transferred to detaining house in Liqua Guard HQ. The investigations also produced the names of every personnel who had role in Berril Plain’s incident. Their families were also immediately being detained together with Baron Eslei's family. 

If Amethyst Merchant did not make a stern statement that all the suspects were their property, each suspect and his family would certainly receive inhuman treatment.

To be honest, Viscount Olrig did not care about what Amethyst Merchant would do to the suspects or their families. The only thing he cared about was, Liqua Region was finally freed from a calamity that Amethyst Merchant was about to send.

Moreover, in addition to the threats, Amethyst Merchant also promised assistance in the agricultural sector and very lucrative trade cooperation. In short, Viscount Olrig and other leaders of Northern Coalition would do anything to please Amethyst Merchant.

Vex casually studied a long list of names of the suspects in Berril Plains incident, along with their family members. In total there were 2,785 names, of which hundreds were children under the age of ten.

The number was smaller because previously there were more than 9000 names. However, IDG had worked very hard to confirm every name sent by Liqua Guard before doing massive editing.

Viscount Rattel, General Khartoum, and Nate from IDG insisted that the entire Baron Eslei’s family had to be executed. However, General O'Neil and other TF Amethyst's higher-ups opposed the idea. After all, nearly all of attackers on Berril Plain had been killed or dead.

Vex turned his gaze towards Major Maxwell before asking, "When will Baron Eslei arrive at Fort Cambia?"

"This afternoon."

Vex nodded in satisfaction before turning his gaze towards Lt. Colonel Slane, "I haven't finished the survey on Herron Mountains. I hope you can take care of the rest."

Lt. Colonel Slane nodded. "Leave it to me."

That night, the elements who participated in Operation Gemini began to be gradually returned to Harley Quinn, and with the end of Operation Gemini, Amethyst Merchant could resume its expansion.

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