The New Era by StormTrooper96 (DC)
Summary: When the DOD gets fed up with the rampant crime and terrorism plaguing Gotham City a BlackOp is ordered to take care of the problem. But this simple op leads to old friends, unexpected allies, and an enemy that threatens more than just Gotham. It's a good thing the most effective weapon on Earth is a Marine, his rifle, and some dumb luck. (On hold due to laptop being broke)
Link: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12185184/1/The-New-Era?__cf_chl_tk=RFh6cKWsnKibnPoI_3DW_acVPl7ofX6rACJTNivD_z4-1653879426-0-gaNycGzNFaU
Word count:137k
Chapters:49
98 Chapter 1 ...Classified...
A board of several DOD officers sit around a large table in one of the Pentagon's many offices, the topic of their discussion: Domestic Terrorism. A large screen facing the board displays the layout of a large city with areas of interest highlighted in red.
"We've seen domestic terrorism rise over the past few years, as we're all aware, but there's been an alarming increase in one city and frankly the President has had enough. The city of Gotham has been nearly toppled several times by various costumed freaks and thanks to the justice system they've been thrown into an asylum instead of federal prison thanks to criminal insanity, leading to multiple escapes. Making matters worse, these events have inspired similar terrorists in cities across the county."
"So, what do you propose we do to solve this problem."
"Officially we can't subvert the law and execute these terrorists, however there are other means…"
"A black operation, kill or capture these terrorists ourselves."
"You can't be serious? Surely this is better suited for law enforcement?"
"We are; this came down from the President himself. This operation would be carried out by a single operative overseen by General Anderson, which I believe the General has a recommendation. General?"
"Thank you, gentlemen if you'll turn your attention to the screen." The image of Gotham's layout quickly changed to that of a personnel file, along with a picture of a man in his early twenty's. The man in the picture had light brown hair, hazel eyes, and an expression that looked like he had seen too much this early in his life. "Gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to Sergeant Alex Westbrook, a combat engineer with the Marine Corps. Sergeant Westbrook has been in service for six years now, two combat deployments to Afghanistan, and trained in a multitude of combat related skills. His current commanding officer gave me nothing but praise and best of all Sergeant Westbrook was raised in Gotham, knows the city like the back of his hand."
"Hmm, seems like the Sergeant would do well in this endeavor. There is just one thing in his record jacket that stands out."
"Your referring to the incident at Arkham that took place four years ago I take it?"
"Yes, please explain to put our minds at ease."
"Very well. Sergeant Westbrook, then Lance Corporal Westbrook, visited Gotham on post deployment leave after his first deployment. He was at Arkham visiting a friend when the terrorist known as the Joker was broken out of the asylum."
"This friend of his, who was he?"
"She was Doctor Harleen Quinzel. The two were childhood friends."
"So our proposed operator who will be ordered to kill these freaks is best friends with Harley Quinn? Doesn't that seem like a conflict of interest to you General?"
"Was friends with her. The night she broke Joker out Sergeant Westbrook gave chase alongside Arkham security, engaged her vehicle with a rifle, and brought the two back to the asylum. If that doesn't show devotion to duty I don't know what does. Sergeant Westbrook is a Marine first and foremost, he will not sway in his duty."
"Very well General. Contact your Sergeant and prep him for your operation."
"Thank you gentlemen."
"And General, one more thing. What do we call this operation of yours?"
"Call it…Operation Silent Justice."
…Operation Status Pending…
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