Delivery

Drbeansguy

The TCDC owns the ground; the TNOC runs the seas; but the most powerful of the two owns and runs the skies. The TDAC was called before the other branches; it was the strongest of the branches and had the most victories over all of the armed forces. Almost nothing came remotely close to the teprorian air capabilities. So there was no question when they were called to defend the Beamoths, carrying metric tons of gold to Japuile.

"Stinger-1, this is the Pheniox. I just wanted to inform you that we are going to enter Sta'ir airspace soon. I just want to remind you that we are on a civilian mission. So please ask questions, then start shooting." The skies are the only sound before the raido lights up again. "Pheniox, this is Stinger-1. I assure you that there will be nothing wrong during this mission. You and the Emperor will be fine during this mission. Anyone who tries to mess with us gonna be in for a rude awakening." The raidos go out and Stinger one and his squad lead the formation with their backup, Resh-5 heading the back of the formation leaving the Emperor and Pheniox in the middle. They fly at a medium low alititudeat a relitvily low speed, the area below having the sun blocked out by the sheer size of the Beamoths.

MonkeMas

On the ground, air traffic control and military radar picked up the blips of the approaching transport. All border cities and bases in the Emirates of Budabad and Sharjurah were immediately warned of the approaching aircraft.

On the ground, near Habshais, a city in Badabad, a meeting of military officials was scrambled together. “We must do something about this!” one of them urged. “The timing is too close to some events for them, it could be a weapon!” Many others agreed with this sentiment. “The aircraft is gigantic, it could be anything!”

Another general spoke. “We will get our jets into the air, but with specific orders not to fire unless fired upon first. We don’t want to be responsible for any big incidents now.”

“But they are going to violate our airspace! They were banned from flying over our country.”

“Try contacting them.”

One of the generals nodded, then headed to a radio station in a nearby room. “This is Habshias Air Control, identify yourselves now.”

As contact was trying to be made, two jets took off to go and see what was happening.

Drbeansguy

"Habshias Air Control, this is Stinger-1 and Resh-5 escorting the Emperor and Pheniox Enrute to the Grand Duchy." Stinger-1 goes to turn off his raido, and Resh-1 immediately chimes in. "This is Resh-5; we are noticing some stingers on our right and left, millitary planes, no doubt." Stringer-1, instead of turning his raido, immediately contacts the two Sta'ir jets. "Sta'ir jets, identify yourselves and why you are currently tailing us. We are under the lawful orders of the TDAC and the Department of Aerospace Commers to escort the transport planes to their intended destination. Any action you take against us will be action taken directly against Tepror."

Upon saying that, the escort planes move in a tighter formation around the Beamoths and start warming up their weapons. "Come in, Pheniox and Emperor, we have some stingers on our six and twos. I would suggest increasing your airspeed and getting your defense measures ready. I'm not sure they are going to fight, but just in case, get your bombadeers ready.

MonkeMas

In the air, the two Sta’iri jets identify themselves. “This is F-3 Huel and F-3 Sanda, we are under orders to watch your movements, not to engage, unless we are given due reason to.” That last remark was laced with warning.

From the ground, the H.A.T.C. made a response. “While that information may be true, Sta’ir has closed its airspace to all Teprorian transports, regardless of intentions or what they are carrying. You are now in direct violation of our law. You have been ordered to divert your route out of our airspace.”

The military bases around were alerted, but were told not to engage, as the situation was under control for the time being. The H.A.T.C. awaits a response.

Drbeansguy

Dead scilence over the raidowaves fill the air as for 30 dreadful seconds the skimtari dont say anything until they do. "F-3 Huel and F-3 Sanda, we will not be diverting corse. ,Maintain at current distance or we will be forced to treat you as hostiles. And i dont want to make some kids orphans or make widows. So dont force our hand, the TDAC walks on stairs, not the other way around." His voice is filled with venom as the jet eignes turn a bright purple.

"Also before you try attacking any one of us i am required to inform you that the Beamoths are carrying more firepower than the jets. So chose you next actions carefully."

MonkeMas

On the ground, it was code red. High alert. Military bases were told to ready anti-air systems if the need for them arises. The situation was relayed to central command in Adliyah.

“This is Budabad Central Air Command,” a new voice filled the line. “You have approximately ten minutes to divert your course before we engage. We are in no position to be walked over, especially by you. Now you have until the time is up to either get out of our airspace or divert your course to get out, do I make myself clear?”

The two jets stayed the same distance behind them, not getting closer, but not backing off.

Drbeansguy

“Buadad air command, while I respect your stubbornness. We will not tolerate you diverting our course. On the two beamoths are thirty 20 kiloton bombs and they will be flying over population centers for the next ten minutes. So unless you want your cities reduced to ash I would strongly advise against that.”

Then out of the blue, two extra jets appear from nowhere, only now appearing on radar. “Also if you shoot anyone of us down we have fifteen air wings ready to desolate you and your pathetic excuse of an Air Force. No offense.”

MonkeMas

Despite the jabs at Sta’irs air capabilities, the official kept cool. Nobody was going to allow threats on citizens like that to go through unchecked. The nearest bases in front of the planes launched several aircraft, and they prepared to face the convoy head-on, flying straight towards them to get them to divert, or in this case avoid cities.

The official from the Budabad C.A.C. spoke again. “We don’t take threats to our citizens lightly, you are about to make some very dangerous decisions, I am sure you are aware of that. If anything happens to our people, we will retaliate.”

On the ground, they knew they didn’t have the might to challenge Tepror’s air force in full, but they prepared to at least stop that plane if the threats on civilian life were realized.

Drbeansguy

“Alright so if you don’t shoot we won’t drop the bombs, it’s that simple.” As Stinger-1 finishes talking the bomb bay doors of the Beamoths open. “We don’t like civilians casualties as much as the next country, but considering how people feel about the Republic of Tepror we aren’t taking chances. So just hold fire and everyone will be cool”

MonkeMas

The two jets tailing the convoy reported that the bomb bay doors were opening.

On the ground, it was getting real tense. "I recommend you close those doors real quick before you give us due reason to open fire." The officer said.

There were many aircraft, mainly fighters, in the air now, some distance away but approaching the convoy with due haste.

"You don't want to sour relations with Sta'ir like this. We might not agree on basically anything, but this is more extreme than any diplomatic squabbling out two nations have been doing." Lots of talks were happening on the ground, and it was becoming apparent that the convoy wouldn't be diverting any time soon, so some kind of deal had to be made.

"So, close those door back up," the officer spoke again. "and maybe we can come to a consensus."

Drbeansguy

“Listen, you sound like a good human. And I’m not trying to probably kill your family and friends. But you need to understand, enough people in this world hate us that we can’t close those bay doors.”

A dreadful silence fills the air for a second befor Resh speaks up. “We are willing to listen if you send your squad away and have no other jets tail us. Not to rush but I’m fairly sure the ten minutes are almost up”

MonkeMas

Begrudgingly, the approaching aircraft were diverted away. "Those two jets are staying," the officer said. "But the other aircraft are being sent elsewhere. So close those doors." The officer said, a hint of urgency in his voice, but it was barely there under his practiced composure.

The convoy was fast approaching a populated area, and everyone on the ground wanted to avoid an 'accident' as the convoy flew over.

Drbeansguy

“We said all of them” States stinger one. Absolutely no urgency in his voice. minute till midnight, or should I say, one minute till ten minutes. Your choice commander” he says with venom in his voice.

MonkeMas

He wanted to scream, the line goes silent for a moment as he turned it off and kicked something, then came back, composed. "Huel, Sanda, fall back." He said in a steady tone. The two jets slowly dispersed, and turned to go land.

On the ground, the radar and surveillance still provided a good enough picture for what was happening in the sky.

"There," the officer said. "They are gone. Your turn."

Drbeansguy

The bomb bay doors fully close and stinger-1 comes back on the air. “See ground control? Was it really that hard. Now no one is going to die and we get to fly. If you have any other questions or comments we suggest you send them to TDAC. I am Stinger-1, ID code BGF637WF, if you have a complaint of our flyby send it to them. Bye bye bug lovers” he says as his raido cuts out

MonkeMas

The officer makes an irritated face as the line is cut, and he practically throws his headset when he takes it off. "Keep a razor sharp eye on this convoy, I want to make sure that absolutely nothing happens. If they do much as turn one degree off course I want them gone." I sighed. "Alert the cities' authorities that are in the path of this thing, I want them to be informed to be on the lookout of anything suspicious."

With that, he left the ATC building and went somewhere, clearly on a mission to do something.

Drbeansguy

The flight goes smoothly until they reach the captial of the Sta’ir. “Stinger-1, hey I’m going to be honest, at the altitude we are flying it will look like a bombing run considering how tall the skyline is.” Says the Emperor. “If you fly at a high Altitude we can avoi-“ then Stinger-1 immediately cuts in. “Emperor maintain altitude, they wouldn’t dare do anything with the tactical nukes in your payload.”

As they reach the captial they immediately spread out due to how dense the skyline is.

MonkeMas

On the ground, it was chaos. In the royal palace, The Guard was unable to find Emir-President Abdelnour was nowhere to be found. The palace was ordered to evacuate, as the massive plane was flying too low for comfort.

Elsewhere, the city seemed to stop moving as citizens watched the event unfolding. The anti-air systems were honed in on the aircraft, ready to fire at a moment’s notice. The operators were told to hold fire, but the city looked like it was in danger, and they were getting antsy as the plane drew closer.

Back at the palace, Emir-Consul Taiseer al-Samaan was desperately looking for Abdelnour. “Where the hell is he? He couldn’t have just vanished into thin air!” He walks around with due haste, trying to locate anyone in the eerily empty palace.

That’s when it happened. One of the anti-air guns fired without warning, shooting up into the sky towards that massive plane. The city below watched as the shots streaked through the air towards their target.

Drbeansguy

The Anti-air lands a hit on the Emperors left rotor, causing a massive explosion in the air and the Emepror to start going down. “This is the Emperor. We are going down, trying to scut-“ The raido cuts out and another explosion rocks the Emperor. “Stinger-one to convoy, reign hell from on high”

Then the fighters break formation as they begin to strafe any anti air encampments and other military institutions as the Pheniox’s bomb bays begin to slowly open, then the bombs start to drop with their terrible whistle .

“EMPEROR TO TDAC, WE ARE TAKING FIRE FROM STA’IR ENCAMPMENTS, WE NEED REINFORCEMENTS NO-“ then, the Emperor crashes onto the ground, all of their bombs exploding in the process.

MonkeMas

The explosion rocked the palace, shaking the ground with its force. The area surrounding the explosion was devastated. Back at the palace, the windows shattered, and Samaan ducked for cover.

Sirens rang out across the city as the jets began their assault on Sta’iri positions. Citizens raced to take cover wherever they could. Across the nation, alarms were going off, signaling for air backup. Jets began their takeoff, but they were a ways out. Back in the city, the anti-air locked heads with Teprorian jets, trying to get them out of the sky. The wreckage of the plane and surrounding area smoked, and rescue services were dispatched quickly to prevent further damage.