North of Hanzhou – Amerathian Strike Team Prepares for the Assault
The night was thick with the scent of pine and damp earth as Captain Daniel Foster crouched behind a rock formation overlooking the Boxer encampment. The flickering glow of torches illuminated the perimeter, revealing crude wooden barricades and patrols moving in tight formations.
Through his spyglass, Foster counted at least thirty visible guards, but he knew there were more inside. The rebels weren't amateurs; they had reinforced their defenses, expecting retaliation.
Behind him, his ten-man team lay in wait—clad in dark, padded gear designed for silent movement. They carried Amerathian-made assault rifles, each fitted with suppressors, along with sidearms and combat knives.
He tapped his earpiece, whispering, "Status check."