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Once the battle is over, the ash-person they've been chasing comes out of the outpost down an elevator lift to greet Delta Squad. Marcus threatens the ash-person to not give him another reason to piss him off further, which the ash-person warns Delta Squad that they took a big risk coming to Char since their Stranded boss, [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy Griffin]], doesn't want people like COG around. Anya informs him that they're just here to get some fuel, and are willing to just trade for it and leave. The ash-person makes a move on Anya claiming that she has something worth trading, but Marcus threatens him again to just take them to Griffin. The threat scares the ash-person to say nothing more as he just activates the lift to bring Delta Squad up to the Stranded outpost.
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Once the battle is over, the ash-person they've been chasing comes out of the outpost down an elevator lift to greet Delta Squad. Marcus threatens the ash-person to not give him another reason to piss him off further, which the ash-person warns Delta Squad that they took a big risk coming to Char since their Stranded boss, [[BaldBlackLeaderGuy [[BaldOfAuthority Griffin]], doesn't want people like COG around. Anya informs him that they're just here to get some fuel, and are willing to just trade for it and leave. The ash-person makes a move on Anya claiming that she has something worth trading, but Marcus threatens him again to just take them to Griffin. The threat scares the ash-person to say nothing more as he just activates the lift to bring Delta Squad up to the Stranded outpost.
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Along the helicopter ride with Dom, Marcus meets the two other members of Delta Squad: Lieutenant [[BaldOfAwesome Minh Young Kim]] and [[TheFaceless Anthony Carmine]]. Delta Squad's helicopter lands at Embry Square in Ephyra where they meet up with Colonel Hoffman and Marcus' [[SingleTargetSexuality old girlfriend]], Lieutenant [[MissionControl Anya Stroud]]. Despite still viewing Marcus as a traitor, Hoffman puts it aside due to their need for soldiers.
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Along the helicopter ride with Dom, Marcus meets the two other members of Delta Squad: Lieutenant [[BaldOfAwesome Minh Young Kim]] Kim and [[TheFaceless Anthony Carmine]]. Delta Squad's helicopter lands at Embry Square in Ephyra where they meet up with Colonel Hoffman and Marcus' [[SingleTargetSexuality old girlfriend]], Lieutenant [[MissionControl Anya Stroud]]. Despite still viewing Marcus as a traitor, Hoffman puts it aside due to their need for soldiers.
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Along the way up the central tower, Baird complains that after seeing the statues around Azura, it became clear that Prescott chose to save the statues from Ephyra's National Museum rather than actually save more human lives. In addition, the Locust begin to attack them while the elevators send them up. Marcus and Anya's lift ends up breaking, which forces them to jump onto another lift that the Locust were using to continue the rise up to a floor that's one above where Cole Train and Baird got dropped off. The two pairs battle their way up the remaining central tower stairwells, but Queen Myrrah comes bursting through the window aboard her Tempest to remain in the open middle area of the tower. She yells at Marcus that despite how loyal of a son he is, she will not allow him to reach his father. Delta Squad continues their way up the stairs while evading the [[FrickinLaserBeams energy blasts]] from the Tempest. Meanwhile, Queen Myrrah yells at Marcus that she gave Adam 20 years to deal with the Lambent problem, and he will do so, but not at the expense of her people. Baird notes the weird timestamp since it would mean that Adam's been working with the Locust since before E-Day, but Marcus orders him not to listen, and to just keep moving.
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Along the way up the central tower, Baird complains that after seeing the statues around Azura, it became clear that Prescott chose to save the statues from Ephyra's National Museum rather than actually save more human lives. In addition, the Locust begin to attack them while the elevators send them up. Marcus and Anya's lift ends up breaking, which forces them to jump onto another lift that the Locust were using to continue the rise up to a floor that's one above where Cole Train and Baird got dropped off. The two pairs battle their way up the remaining central tower stairwells, but Queen Myrrah comes bursting through the window aboard her Tempest to remain in the open middle area of the tower. She yells at Marcus that despite how loyal of a son he is, she will not allow him to reach his father. Delta Squad continues their way up the stairs while evading the [[FrickinLaserBeams [[EnergyWeapon energy blasts]] from the Tempest. Meanwhile, Queen Myrrah yells at Marcus that she gave Adam 20 years to deal with the Lambent problem, and he will do so, but not at the expense of her people. Baird notes the weird timestamp since it would mean that Adam's been working with the Locust since before E-Day, but Marcus orders him not to listen, and to just keep moving.
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-> '''A group of Outsiders led by a former GEAR soldier named JD infiltrates a COG settlement to steal a Fabricator that can act as a power supply for their unpowered village. They fight through COG's security robots known as [=DeeBees=] to retrieve the settlement's Fabricator, and then return to the village with their new power supply at hand. At the village, they dispose of First Minister Jinn's [=DeeBee=] retaliation force that was trying to reclaim their stolen Fabricator, but the village comes under attack later in the day by mysterious creatures dubbed as the Swarm that take away a majority of its people; including the village leader, Reyna Diaz. The daughter in JD's group, Kait Diaz, is desperate to search for the creatures that took her mother, which JD admits that there's someone outside of Jinn's COG that could possibly help them.'''
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-> '''A group of Outsiders led by a former GEAR soldier named JD infiltrates a COG settlement to steal a Fabricator that can act as a power supply for their unpowered village. They fight through COG's security robots known as [=DeeBees=] to retrieve the settlement's Fabricator, and then return to the village with their new power supply at hand. At the village, they dispose of First Minister Jinn's [=DeeBee=] retaliation force that was trying to reclaim their stolen Fabricator, but the village comes under attack later in the day by mysterious creatures dubbed as the Swarm that take away a majority of its people; including the village leader, Reyna Diaz. Following the attack, JD discovers yellow crystals left behind by the Swarm, and takes one for himself. The daughter in JD's group, Kait Diaz, is desperate to search for the creatures that took her mother, which JD admits that there's someone outside of Jinn's COG that could possibly help them.'''
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-> '''JD leads his Outsider team to his home estate in the wilderness where they meet up with his father, Marcus Fenix, hoping that they can convince the retired GEAR soldier to help them search for the Swarm creatures that took away the villagers. Before they could begin investigating, Jinn's [=DeeBees=] arrive at the estate to take JD's group away having branded them as fugitives to COG's authority. Marcus chooses to fight against Jinn, and provides JD and company with GEAR armor that will help them in combat. They fight their way through the [=DeeBees=] to escape the estate, and while evading COG's pursuit, Marcus suggests that their best option to begin investigating the Swarm is to start at Fort Reval.'''
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-> '''JD leads his Outsider team to his home estate in the wilderness where they meet up with his father, Marcus Fenix, hoping that they can convince the retired GEAR soldier to help them search for the Swarm creatures that took away the villagers. He shows the yellow crystal to his father, which alarms Marcus getting an idea on what the Swarm actually is. Before they could begin investigating, Jinn's [=DeeBees=] arrive at the estate to take JD's group away having branded them as fugitives to COG's authority. Marcus chooses to fight against Jinn, and provides JD and company with GEAR armor that will help them in combat. They fight their way through the [=DeeBees=] to escape the estate, and while evading COG's pursuit, Marcus suggests that their best option to begin investigating the Swarm is to start at Fort Reval.'''
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Marcus and Dom locate Franklin's Junker at Chaps Gas Station. However, [[BadassGrandpa Chaps]] was under the belief that the two weren't going to make it to the station, and didn't take the time to fill up the vehicle with fuel. With the help of Chaps, the 3 of them fight off a Locust attack on the gas station in order to store up enough fuel in the Junker before they're forced to escape from the Locust by driving away in the vehicle as all the fighting causes the gas station to blow up.
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Marcus and Dom locate Franklin's Junker at Chaps Gas Station. However, [[BadassGrandpa Chaps]] Chaps was under the belief that the two weren't going to make it to the station, and didn't take the time to fill up the vehicle with fuel. With the help of Chaps, the 3 of them fight off a Locust attack on the gas station in order to store up enough fuel in the Junker before they're forced to escape from the Locust by driving away in the vehicle as all the fighting causes the gas station to blow up.
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After turning off the terminal screen showing off the COG's 25th anniversary celebration, the old man turns his attention to another screen showing a group of 4 Outsiders in the wilderness with a horse wagon vehicle outside a COG base known as Settlement 5. These 4 people being a former GEAR soldier, [[InUniverseNickname JD]], his long-time friend who's also a former GEAR soldier [[TheLancer Delmont Walker]] ([[InUniverseNickname Del]] for short), their female friend [[ActionGirl Kait Diaz]], and her uncle [[CoolUncle Oscar Diaz]]. While Del and Oscar are checking out the settlement, JD has a moment with Kait where he listens to her explain how a larva escapes its cocoon cage to become a beautiful butterfly. They watch the cocoon in Kait's hand open up to reveal a butterfly that flies away from their location. JD warns Kait that she shouldn't have come along, but Oscar points out that this happening was a given since she takes after her mother.
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After turning off the terminal screen showing off the COG's 25th anniversary celebration, the old man turns his attention to another screen showing a group of 4 Outsiders in the wilderness with a horse wagon vehicle outside a COG base known as Settlement 5. These 4 people being a former GEAR soldier, [[InUniverseNickname JD]], his long-time friend who's also a former GEAR soldier [[TheLancer Delmont Walker]] ([[InUniverseNickname Del]] for short), their female friend [[ActionGirl Kait Diaz]], Diaz, and her uncle [[CoolUncle Oscar Diaz]]. While Del and Oscar are checking out the settlement, JD has a moment with Kait where he listens to her explain how a larva escapes its cocoon cage to become a beautiful butterfly. They watch the cocoon in Kait's hand open up to reveal a butterfly that flies away from their location. JD warns Kait that she shouldn't have come along, but Oscar points out that this happening was a given since she takes after her mother.
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Because the door is too heavy for JACK to break open, Marcus radios Baird and orders him to prepare a powerful blast charge. In the meantime, Marcus and Dom search for a way to restore power to the outpost, eventually managing to find a power switch. After turning the power back on, Marcus and Dom are attacked by Wretches on their way back to Baird. The GEARs push through the resistance, pick up the blast charge and carry it together back towards the fortified door. Limited to one-handed weapons while hauling the cargo, Marcus and Dom battle their way back to the security door and destroy it.
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Because the door is too heavy for JACK to break open, Marcus radios Baird and orders him to prepare a powerful blast charge. In the meantime, Marcus and Dom search for a way to restore power to the outpost, eventually managing to find a power switch. After turning the power back on, Marcus and Dom are attacked by Wretches on their way back to Baird. The GEARs push through the resistance, pick up the blast charge and carry it together back towards the fortified door. Limited Though limited to one-handed weapons while hauling the cargo, Marcus and Dom battle their way back to the security door and destroy it.
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Travelling deeper into the research facility, Marcus and Dom bypass a security system where one needs to act as bait for the laser guns while the other works to deactivate them. They then enter into the main research area of the facility housing unknown stasis tanks that not even COG command has information on; meaning that they've come across something that's completely classified. Marcus and Dom come across the facility's main computer terminal where they have JACK plug into it in order to find the information they're seeking regarding the Locust stronghold. Marcus also flips a nearby security switch to help JACK break into the terminal.
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Travelling deeper into the research facility, Marcus and Dom work together to bypass a the security system where one needs to act as bait for the and its laser guns while the other works to deactivate them.guns. They then enter into the main research area of the facility housing unknown stasis tanks that not even COG command has information on; meaning that they've come across something that's completely classified. Marcus and Dom come across the facility's main computer terminal where they have JACK plug into it in order to find the information they're seeking regarding the Locust stronghold. Marcus also flips a nearby security switch to help JACK break into the terminal.
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Marcus and Dom begin to hear noises throughout the facility, which the Niles AI warns them that it's time for them to leave. Beginning their trek out of the research facility, Marcus and Dom are warned by Niles that they've awoken the Sires before the appropriate time. They make their way through the room of stasis cells, and are forced to fight through the Sires that have broken out. Marcus and Dom fight their way to a door to escape the Sires as they hear Niles ranting about how the whole point of the facility was to secure their future. The two of them then search for the power supply to Niles to shut the AI down, and manage to do so.
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Marcus and Dom begin to hear banging and crashing noises throughout the facility, which facility and the Niles AI warns them that it's the time has come for them to leave. Beginning their trek out of As the GEARs move to evacuate from the research facility, Marcus and Dom are warned by Niles the AI announces that they've awoken the Sires have been roused before the appropriate time. They The soldiers make their way through the room rooms of stasis cells, cells and are forced to fight through attacked by the Sires that have broken out. Marcus and Dom fight their way to a door to escape Throughout the Sires as they hear Niles ranting ensuing battle the AI rants about how the whole point of the facility was to secure their future. The two of them then search for future; Marcus and Dom escape the Sires and shut down the power supply to Niles to shut the AI down, and manage to do so.
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Due to Marcus flipping the security switch, the stasis tanks keeping whatever's inside them ends up powering down. Meanwhile, JACK finishes gathering up the information from the computer terminal, but before moving on, Marcus and Dom come across a television screen showing off an old Niles recording describing how they found a way to save the children. The recording goes on to describe that it will be too difficult to transport the [[PeopleJars Sire subjects]] to Mount Kadar, so he will be leaving behind a security system using his own personality to watch over the facility as they sleep, and get a chance to watch them grow at a later time.
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Because the door is too heavy for JACK to break open, Marcus radios Baird and orders him to prepare a powerful blast charge. In the meantime, Marcus and Dom search for a way to restore power to the outpost, eventually managing find a power switch. After turning the power back on, Marcus and Dom are attacked by Wretches on their way back to Baird. The GEARs push through the resistance, pick up the blast charge and carry it together back towards the fortified door. Limited to one-handed weapons while hauling the cargo, Marcus and Dom battle their way back to the security door and destroy it.
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Because the door is too heavy for JACK to break open, Marcus radios Baird and orders him to prepare a powerful blast charge. In the meantime, Marcus and Dom search for a way to restore power to the outpost, eventually managing to find a power switch. After turning the power back on, Marcus and Dom are attacked by Wretches on their way back to Baird. The GEARs push through the resistance, pick up the blast charge and carry it together back towards the fortified door. Limited to one-handed weapons while hauling the cargo, Marcus and Dom battle their way back to the security door and destroy it.
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Because the door is too heavy for JACK to break open, Marcus radios Baird and orders him to prepare a powerful blast charge. In the meantime, Marcus and Dom head off to find a way to restore power to the outpost, eventually managing find the power switch. After turning the power back on, Marcus and Dom are attacked by Wretches on their way back to Baird. The GEARs push through the resistance, pick up the blast charge and carry it together back towards the fortified door. Limited to one-handed weapons while hauling the cargo, Marcus and Dom battle their way back to the security door and destroy it.
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Because the door is too heavy for JACK to break open, Marcus radios Baird and orders him to prepare a powerful blast charge. In the meantime, Marcus and Dom head off to find search for a way to restore power to the outpost, eventually managing find the a power switch. After turning the power back on, Marcus and Dom are attacked by Wretches on their way back to Baird. The GEARs push through the resistance, pick up the blast charge and carry it together back towards the fortified door. Limited to one-handed weapons while hauling the cargo, Marcus and Dom battle their way back to the security door and destroy it.
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Upon walking through the door they just blasted open, Marcus and Dom are greeted by the AI in the television recording that was keeping them out known as [[ArtificialIntelligence Niles]], who welcomes the two of them into the [[MadScientistLaboratory New Hope Research Facility]]. Marcus and Dom explore through the research facility only to find that it's infested with Wretches, which are being held back by Niles' security systems. However, said security doesn't differentiate friend from foe, which forces Marcus and Dom to deactivate the security guns every time they come across one. Meanwhile, a bad razor hailstorm kicks up outside the outpost, which forces Baird and Cole Train to abandon their Centaur, and take cover inside the building.
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-> '''Learning about an abandoned COG outpost that may have the necessary information required to locate the Locust stronghold, Delta Squad arrives at Jameson Depot where they come across the hidden New Hope Research Facility within it that used to send off its "children" to Mount Kadar. Delta Squad then heads over to investigate the mountain, and discover that within it is a Nexus stronghold controlled by the Locust. But to get to it, they have to cross a lake that's home to a massive Leviathan.'''
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-> '''Learning about '''After learning of an abandoned COG outpost that may have the necessary information required to locate the Locust stronghold, Delta Squad arrives at travels to Jameson Depot where Depot. Here they come across the hidden New Hope Research Facility within it and learn that used to send off its mysterious "children" were shipped off from New Hope to Mount Kadar. Delta Squad then heads over moves next to investigate the mountain, mountain and within discover that within it is a Nexus stronghold controlled by the Locust. But to get to it, To reach its depths, however, they have to must cross a lake that's home to that hides a massive Leviathan.'''
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Delta Squad arrives at the abandoned COG outpost and exit out of their Centaur vehicle. Cole Train and Baird are ordered to stay behind to watch over their vehicle while Marcus and Dom head in to explore the facility. The two of them arrive at a [[LockedDoor heavily fortified locked door]] where an AI on a television screen welcomes them to Jameson Depot. However they're not allowed entry without proper identification.
Due to the door being too fortified for JACK to break open, Marcus sends word to Baird to prepare them a powerful blast charge. In the meantime, Marcus and Dom head off to find a way to restore power to the outpost, and eventually manage to find the power switch. Upon turning the power back on, Marcus and Dom are attacked by Wretches on their way back to Baird, which is where they pick up the blast charge. The two of them carry it together back towards the fortified door while using their free hands to kill any Wretch that attacks them using their pistols. Once Marcus and Dom return to the door, they activate the blast charge, and stand back while it blows upon the door.
Due to the door being too fortified for JACK to break open, Marcus sends word to Baird to prepare them a powerful blast charge. In the meantime, Marcus and Dom head off to find a way to restore power to the outpost, and eventually manage to find the power switch. Upon turning the power back on, Marcus and Dom are attacked by Wretches on their way back to Baird, which is where they pick up the blast charge. The two of them carry it together back towards the fortified door while using their free hands to kill any Wretch that attacks them using their pistols. Once Marcus and Dom return to the door, they activate the blast charge, and stand back while it blows upon the door.
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Delta Squad arrives at the abandoned COG outpost and exit out of disembarks from their Centaur vehicle. Centaur. Cole Train and Baird are ordered to stay behind to watch over their the vehicle while Marcus and Dom head in push on to explore the facility. The two of them arrive at a [[LockedDoor heavily fortified locked door]] where whereupon an AI on a television screen welcomes them to Jameson Depot. However they're However, they are not allowed entry without proper identification.
Due to Because the door being is too fortified heavy for JACK to break open, Marcus sends word to radios Baird and orders him to prepare them a powerful blast charge. In the meantime, Marcus and Dom head off to find a way to restore power to the outpost, and eventually manage to managing find the power switch. Upon After turning the power back on, Marcus and Dom are attacked by Wretches on their way back to Baird, which is where they Baird. The GEARs push through the resistance, pick up the blast charge. The two of them charge and carry it together back towards the fortified door door. Limited to one-handed weapons while using their free hands to kill any Wretch that attacks them using their pistols. Once hauling the cargo, Marcus and Dom return battle their way back to the door, they activate the blast charge, security door and stand back while it blows upon the door.
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-> '''JD's Outsider group and Marcus arrive at the town of Speyer where they're greeted by Jinn's [=DeeBee=] at the entrance. The ensuing conversation implies that Jinn already knew about the existence of the Swarm, and that her actions have always been to protect humanity from the coming threat. Before JD and company could get a chance to explain what's going on, Jinn's [=DeeBees=] end up getting attacked by the Swarm forces. JD and company fight their way through the town to reach Speyer's radio tower where Marcus finally makes the call to bring in back-up. Said back-up turns out to be Baird and Cole Train, who provide JD's group with 2 newly invented giant mech suits that will help them storm into the Swarm hive back at Tollen Dam. JD's ground team fights through the Swarm forces using their mech suits into the dam's Swarm hive while the reunited Delta Squad provides air support from their helicopter.'''
-> '''Within the hive, they defeat a massive Hive Beast that was acting as the hive mind's protector. JD and company investigate the hive mind afterwards to locate Reyna, but discover that her body is being used to work the Swarm hive, and will die if she's cut from it. Kait is left alone with Reyna to be with her mother in her final moments, which she asks for her daughter to take the family amulet she's been holding on to. Kait then proceeds to cut the tendrils that are connecting Reyna's body to the hive mind to free her from the pain, but the disconnect results in Reyna's death. Kait then reunites with JD and company, which Marcus reminds them that the battle is still going, and that Kait should retreat for now so that she can have some time to process everything that just happened. She shows off her amulet to the group, but upon closer inspection, Kait is the only one to see the symbol of the Locust on its backside, which implies heavily that Kait is actually the granddaughter of Locust Queen Myrrah.'''
-> '''Within the hive, they defeat a massive Hive Beast that was acting as the hive mind's protector. JD and company investigate the hive mind afterwards to locate Reyna, but discover that her body is being used to work the Swarm hive, and will die if she's cut from it. Kait is left alone with Reyna to be with her mother in her final moments, which she asks for her daughter to take the family amulet she's been holding on to. Kait then proceeds to cut the tendrils that are connecting Reyna's body to the hive mind to free her from the pain, but the disconnect results in Reyna's death. Kait then reunites with JD and company, which Marcus reminds them that the battle is still going, and that Kait should retreat for now so that she can have some time to process everything that just happened. She shows off her amulet to the group, but upon closer inspection, Kait is the only one to see the symbol of the Locust on its backside, which implies heavily that Kait is actually the granddaughter of Locust Queen Myrrah.'''
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Baird points out that his two giant robots they brought as back-up are known as [[MiniMecha Jack Junior]] and [[MiniMecha Second Betty]], which JD makes the first choice to mount up into Jack Junior while Del takes Second Betty. Marcus, Baird and Cole Train have a moment alone looking down at a piece of Swarm infestation knowing that the Locust are making a comeback. Cole Train admits that he's missed them in a messed up kind of way, which Marcus agrees. The helicopter arrives at their location soon after as their ride that will carry the reunited Delta Squad. In addition, Baird's wife, [[TheCameo Samantha]], is the one flying the copter. The overall plan is for Delta Squad to act as support from above while JD's group pushes along the ground mounted up on the Jack Junior and Second Betty robots to [[ThePlan reach the dam's Swarm hive]]. Shortly after, JD and company begin their journey back to Tollen Dam.
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Baird points out that his two giant robots they brought as back-up are known as [[MiniMecha [[{{Mecha}} Jack Junior]] and [[MiniMecha [[{{Mecha}} Second Betty]], which JD makes the first choice to mount up into Jack Junior while Del Kait takes Second Betty. Marcus, Baird and Cole Train have a moment alone looking down at a piece of Swarm infestation knowing that the Locust are making a comeback. Cole Train admits that he's missed them in a messed up kind of way, which Marcus agrees. The helicopter arrives at their location soon after as their ride that will carry the reunited Delta Squad. In addition, Baird's wife, [[TheCameo Samantha]], is the one flying the copter. The overall plan is for Delta Squad to act as support from above while JD's group pushes along the ground mounted up on the Jack Junior and Second Betty robots to [[ThePlan reach the dam's Swarm hive]]. Shortly after, JD and company begin their journey back to Tollen Dam.
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JD's group is seen within their 2 giant robot mechs moving along the road back to Tollen Dam while Samantha flies the helicopter nearby that Delta Squad is riding. While Delta's helicopter scouts ahead, Del points out how ironic it is that the one person who JD didn't want helping them turned out to be the only guy that could help them. However, JD agrees with it instead of complaining about it further. They fight through Swarm forces along the road while using the mech guns to shoot down any barricade wall they come across. Baird also informs them that if an object blocking their way is too big, they can call in an airstrike for the helicopter to fire rockets upon the target. They start by using the airstrike on a building so that they can climb over its rubble onto the next road.
JD's group and Delta Squad continue to dispose of any Swarm or barricade wall along the road until they cross a bridge to the next area. They encounter a Swarmak in the next walled off area, which JD and company [[BossBattle battle it out]] against. Once the Swarmak is defeated, Delta's helicopter fires a rocket at the next wall so that they can move off the road into a canyon path that continues towards Tollen Dam. They battle it out with more Swarm forces in the canyon up to the wall of the dam where their path is blocked by a turbine wheel that broke off. They break their way through the wheel using their 2 mechs to reach the dam wall, which they're then greeted by another Swarmak. Like before, JD and company [[BossBattle battle it out]] with the Swarmak until they finally kill it. Afterwards, JD's group get ready to move into the dam on foot while Delta Squad flies their helicopter over it to meet them on the other side.
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Still in their 2 giant robot mechs, JD's group blast their way through the wall of Tollen Dam to enter the Swarm hive. They spot a cave in the distance, which Marcus informs them that it's the heart of the network, and that Reyna was placed in there. Along the path towards the cave, seismic activity begins to occur in the ground, which results in infestation blobs popping out to try to attack JD's group. JD and company fight through the blobs pushing their way closer to the cave until a giant [[FinalBoss Hive Beast]] with large tentacles pops out of the ground to attack them. JD and company [[BossBattle battle it out]] against the massive Swarm monster dodging each of its attacks until they can pull out one of its tentacles. The pulled out tentacle leaves a [[AttackItsWeakPoint vulnerable hole]] that allows for JD and company to deal direct damage to the Hive Beast.
They repeat this process 3 more times until all 4 of its tentacles have been pulled out, which forces the Hive Beast to switch tactics to long ranged missile attacks. By doing so, the Hive Beast manages to hit Delta Squad's helicopter, which results in them crashing nearby. Delta evacuates the helicopter to start killing off any Swarm in the area, which Marcus orders his son to finish off the Hive Beast. JD decides to use the destroyed helicopter's [[ImprobableWeaponUser rotary wing]] as a melee weapon against the Hive Beasts as he moves in to attack it while evading and blocking its ranged attacks with the helicopter spinner. He saws off both the Hive Beasts legs with the rotary wing, and then uses said wing to saw at the beast's now vulnerable head, which finally [[KilledOffForReal kills it]]. Shortly after, JD's group and Delta Squad regroups as they head off to the cave to finally locate Reyna.
Within the cave of the Swarn hive, Kait is the first to find her mother's location, and is left stunned in disbelief seeing Reyna's body connected to the hive's main tendrils. Kait confronts Marcus figuring that he already knew about this, which he admits that while he did, he wasn't expecting the current situation that Reyna's been left in. Kait steps forward ready to help her mother, but Reyna puts in enough strength to speak, and warns her daughter that she will die if she gets disconnected from the hive mind. Reyna asks for her daughter to cut her loose, which JD steps forward begging her not to force Kait to kill her own mother. However, Kait stops JD in his tracks, and asks to just have this last moment to say goodbye. JD and company depart from the cave to leave Kait alone with her mother. A tearful Kait pulls out a knife to cut her mother's tendrils, which Reyna asks for her daughter to take the neck amulet that she's been holding onto ever since she was taken away from the village. Taking the amulet, Kait begins to cut away at the tendrils. She struggles to continue after cutting the first one upon seeing her mother in pain, but Reyna assures her that it's ok. A saddened Kait then continues to cut away at the tendrils until Reyna's body is free from the hive mind, but also results in her [[KilledOffForReal mother's death]].
Shortly after, JD and company continue to remain outside the cave waiting for Kait to come out. Kait eventually comes out from the cave still crying, which JD approaches to give her a comforting hug. Marcus is the next to step forward reminding them that the battle is still going, and that JD's first objective should be to get Kait somewhere safe. Kait mentions that she doesn't need protection despite her current emotional state, which Marcus agrees with, but knows from past experience that she needs time away from this place to process everything that just happened. She next pulls out Reyna's amulet, which JD believes to be an object that her mother wanted her daughter to have in her final moments. Kait explains that it originally belonged to her grandmother, but never got to meet her, which Del mentions that it's a beautiful necklace. Kait then looks at the other side of the amulet, which shows off the [[TheReveal symbol of the Locust]]. As a result, this heavily implies that Kait is actually the [[VillainousLegacy granddaughter of Locust Queen Myrrah]].
!!!After Credits Scene
A Snatcher that performed a human capture is seen making its way through the wilderness, but ends up dying due to getting cut up by a knife [[KillItThroughItsStomach from the inside]]. Coming out of the dead Snatcher turns out to be Oscar; now confirmed to have [[NotQuiteDead survived his capture]] at the village. After wiping off the Snatcher juice, Oscar looks around, and asks where the hell everyone went.
JD's group and Delta Squad continue to dispose of any Swarm or barricade wall along the road until they cross a bridge to the next area. They encounter a Swarmak in the next walled off area, which JD and company [[BossBattle battle it out]] against. Once the Swarmak is defeated, Delta's helicopter fires a rocket at the next wall so that they can move off the road into a canyon path that continues towards Tollen Dam. They battle it out with more Swarm forces in the canyon up to the wall of the dam where their path is blocked by a turbine wheel that broke off. They break their way through the wheel using their 2 mechs to reach the dam wall, which they're then greeted by another Swarmak. Like before, JD and company [[BossBattle battle it out]] with the Swarmak until they finally kill it. Afterwards, JD's group get ready to move into the dam on foot while Delta Squad flies their helicopter over it to meet them on the other side.
!!!Chapter 4: Release
Still in their 2 giant robot mechs, JD's group blast their way through the wall of Tollen Dam to enter the Swarm hive. They spot a cave in the distance, which Marcus informs them that it's the heart of the network, and that Reyna was placed in there. Along the path towards the cave, seismic activity begins to occur in the ground, which results in infestation blobs popping out to try to attack JD's group. JD and company fight through the blobs pushing their way closer to the cave until a giant [[FinalBoss Hive Beast]] with large tentacles pops out of the ground to attack them. JD and company [[BossBattle battle it out]] against the massive Swarm monster dodging each of its attacks until they can pull out one of its tentacles. The pulled out tentacle leaves a [[AttackItsWeakPoint vulnerable hole]] that allows for JD and company to deal direct damage to the Hive Beast.
They repeat this process 3 more times until all 4 of its tentacles have been pulled out, which forces the Hive Beast to switch tactics to long ranged missile attacks. By doing so, the Hive Beast manages to hit Delta Squad's helicopter, which results in them crashing nearby. Delta evacuates the helicopter to start killing off any Swarm in the area, which Marcus orders his son to finish off the Hive Beast. JD decides to use the destroyed helicopter's [[ImprobableWeaponUser rotary wing]] as a melee weapon against the Hive Beasts as he moves in to attack it while evading and blocking its ranged attacks with the helicopter spinner. He saws off both the Hive Beasts legs with the rotary wing, and then uses said wing to saw at the beast's now vulnerable head, which finally [[KilledOffForReal kills it]]. Shortly after, JD's group and Delta Squad regroups as they head off to the cave to finally locate Reyna.
Within the cave of the Swarn hive, Kait is the first to find her mother's location, and is left stunned in disbelief seeing Reyna's body connected to the hive's main tendrils. Kait confronts Marcus figuring that he already knew about this, which he admits that while he did, he wasn't expecting the current situation that Reyna's been left in. Kait steps forward ready to help her mother, but Reyna puts in enough strength to speak, and warns her daughter that she will die if she gets disconnected from the hive mind. Reyna asks for her daughter to cut her loose, which JD steps forward begging her not to force Kait to kill her own mother. However, Kait stops JD in his tracks, and asks to just have this last moment to say goodbye. JD and company depart from the cave to leave Kait alone with her mother. A tearful Kait pulls out a knife to cut her mother's tendrils, which Reyna asks for her daughter to take the neck amulet that she's been holding onto ever since she was taken away from the village. Taking the amulet, Kait begins to cut away at the tendrils. She struggles to continue after cutting the first one upon seeing her mother in pain, but Reyna assures her that it's ok. A saddened Kait then continues to cut away at the tendrils until Reyna's body is free from the hive mind, but also results in her [[KilledOffForReal mother's death]].
Shortly after, JD and company continue to remain outside the cave waiting for Kait to come out. Kait eventually comes out from the cave still crying, which JD approaches to give her a comforting hug. Marcus is the next to step forward reminding them that the battle is still going, and that JD's first objective should be to get Kait somewhere safe. Kait mentions that she doesn't need protection despite her current emotional state, which Marcus agrees with, but knows from past experience that she needs time away from this place to process everything that just happened. She next pulls out Reyna's amulet, which JD believes to be an object that her mother wanted her daughter to have in her final moments. Kait explains that it originally belonged to her grandmother, but never got to meet her, which Del mentions that it's a beautiful necklace. Kait then looks at the other side of the amulet, which shows off the [[TheReveal symbol of the Locust]]. As a result, this heavily implies that Kait is actually the [[VillainousLegacy granddaughter of Locust Queen Myrrah]].
!!!After Credits Scene
A Snatcher that performed a human capture is seen making its way through the wilderness, but ends up dying due to getting cut up by a knife [[KillItThroughItsStomach from the inside]]. Coming out of the dead Snatcher turns out to be Oscar; now confirmed to have [[NotQuiteDead survived his capture]] at the village. After wiping off the Snatcher juice, Oscar looks around, and asks where the hell everyone went.
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-> '''Having retrieved the Locust tunnel network information from the estate, Delta Squad makes their way over to the train carrying the Lightmass Bomb while it heads toward an Imulsion sinkhole that the bomb will be dropped into. Once Delta inputs the information they found on the Locust stronghold into it, the Lightmass Bomb will know what it needs to target. While aboard the train, they face off in a final battle against the Locust's General RAAM'''
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-> '''Having retrieved the Locust tunnel network information from the estate, Delta Squad makes their way over to the train carrying the Lightmass Bomb while it heads toward an Imulsion sinkhole that the bomb will be dropped into. Once Delta inputs the information they found on the Locust stronghold into it, the Lightmass Bomb will know what it needs to target. While aboard the train, they face off in a final battle against the Locust's General RAAM'''
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-> '''After being freed from prison by his friend Dom, Marcus joins in with COG's Delta Squad in the city of Ephyra to locate the missing Alpha Squad. Said missing squad was carrying with them a Resonator capable of mapping out the Locust tunnel network so that they can locate and destroy the underground Locust stronghold with a Lightmass Bomb.'''
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-> '''After being '''Marcus is freed from prison by his friend Dom, Marcus joins which the 2 of them join in with COG's Delta Squad in the city of Ephyra to locate the missing Alpha Squad. Squad led by Baird and Cole Train. Said missing squad was carrying with them a Resonator capable of mapping out the Locust tunnel network so that they can locate and destroy the underground Locust stronghold with a Lightmass Bomb.'''
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-> '''Having found Omega Squad, Delta Squad is ordered to travel to the Lethia Imulsion Facility where they will go about deploying the Resonator, but they must obtain a vehicle first in order to reach the facility on foot from Ephyra. They meet up with a Stranded named Franklin who could provide Delta with an old Junker.'''
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-> '''Having found Omega Squad, '''After Alpha Squad joins up with them, Delta Squad is ordered to travel to the Lethia Imulsion Facility where they will go about deploying the Resonator, but Resonator. However, they must obtain a vehicle first in order to reach the facility on foot from Ephyra. They meet up with a Stranded named Franklin who could provide Delta with an old Junker.Junker, but they first have to fight their way through the streets of Ephyra during the night to retrieve the Junker at Chaps Gas Station.'''
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-> '''After acquiring a Junker, Delta Squad drives its way to the Lethia Imulsion Facility where they make fight their way through the Locust, as well as creatures that have been mutated by exposure to Imulsion, down to the underground Imulsion mines. Here, they go about searching for a suitable location to deploy the Resonator that will map out the Locust tunnel network.'''
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-> '''Having retrieved the Locust tunnel network information from the estate, Delta Squad makes their way over to the train carrying the Lightmass Bomb while it heads toward an Imulsion sinkhole that the bomb will be dropped into. Once Delta inputs the information they found on the Locust stronghold into it, the Lightmass Bomb will know what it needs to target.'''
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Some time after, it's now morning of the next day as JD's group and Marcus arrive outside the entrance of of Speyer. However, they see that a TV Head [=DeeBee=] of Jinn has been stationed at the entrance waiting for their arrival. JD reminds her that they're busy at the moment, which Jinn asks him to use this as an opportunity to educate her on what's going on. Del jokes that it looks like Jinn finally figured out that 4 people aren't taking on more than just the COG for the hell of it, which Jinn suggests that they all return to New Ephyra so that they can discuss this.
JD starts to get the idea that Jinn already knows about what it is they've been fighting, which Jinn states that the answer should be obvious that she's been trying to keep human society united so that down the line, they can deal with whatever's out there. However, JD [[WhatTheHellHero calls her out]] asking if she really believes the bullshit that's coming out of her mouth. Jinn calls him lieutenant to try to reason with him, but JD [[BerserkButton yells back]] that he's not her lieutenant anymore. Before their conversation could go any further, 2 Pouncers arrive at their location to attack them, which they start by shooting one of their quills at the TV Head [=DeeBee=]. The Pouncers reveal their ability to [[{{Technopath}} control machinery]] as the quill in the TV Head [=DeeBee=] controls it to try to strangle JD to death. JD uses his knife to destroy the TV Head [=DeeBee=] as he and his companions take on the 2 Pouncers. Once the Pouncers are defeated, they make their way into Speyer to head towards the radio tower.
Upon entering the town, they see that more of COG's [=DeeBees=] arrived with Jinn's TV Head that just got destroyed, but instead of fighting against JD's group and Marcus, they're currently trying to deal with the Swarm forces. They enter into the fight, which results in a [[MeleeATrois 3-way battle]] taking place inside the entrance to Speyer. Once the battle is over, JD's group go on to the next town area. They make their way up to a town factory while fighting off any of the Swarm forces they come across. Upon entering the factory, Marcus sees that it's an old COG Centaur factory, which Marcus mentions that while they were a bit cramped to sit in, they got the job done back in his days. JD and company make their way through the Centaur factory while fighting off the Swarm forces stationed inside it. They make their way out to the other side of the factory closer to the radio tower, but are stalled by a turret gun being manned by the Swarm. JD's group and Marcus fight their way through the Swarm forces up to the entrance of the radio tower. Before going in, JD asks if his father is ready to make the call, which Marcus replies that he's been ready.
!!!Chapter 2: Killing Time
Marcus is about to head into the radio tower to make the call for help, which JD reminds his father that they're going to need a lot more help than just [=DeeBee=] support. In return, Marcus assures his son that the one he's calling will come up with something out of his ass. Marcus heads off into the radio tower to make the call as JD, Del, and Kait observe their surroundings, and see that the Swarm forces are on the move to surround them. Shortly after, Marcus returns out of the radio tower with a Fabricator for JD and company to set up nearby defenses. Marcus informs them that the call's been made, but they're going to have to kill time by [[HoldTheLine holding out]] against the Swarm until back-up arrives.
After the fortifying up the defenses outside the radio tower, the first wave of Swarm Forces arrive, which mostly consists of the lesser creatures, such as Juvies, Drones and 2 Pouncers. The second wave is next that consists of more stronger Swarm Forces, as well as 2 Snatchers. The third wave then comes after, which consists of more of the stronger Swarm Forces, but also 2 Carriers. Once all the waves have been dealt with, a green smoke flare can be seen in the distance telling them where to meet up with their back-up, which Marcus orders them all to start moving. Along the way, the 4 of them complain about not jinxing it when they claim that the areas they go through are all clear. Once they reach the location of the smoke flare, they're greeted by 2 giant robots, but Marcus assures them that this is not a jinx. Marcus walks up to greet the two friendly robots, which [[TheBusCameBack Baird]] and [[TheBusCameBack Cole Train]] pop out from them to greet their old friend.
Along with Marcus, Baird and Cole Train reunite with JD as well, which JD goes about affectionately calling Cole Train his uncle, and playfully thanks Baird that he's seen enough of his toys at this point in his life. Kait asks what he means by toys, which JD introduces her and Del to Baird, who's the CEO of DB Industries, and is the proud inventor of all the [=DeeBee=] robots that's been trying to kill them all. However, Del defends himself claiming that Jinn was the one who turned his [=DeeBees=] into killing machines. JD counters by pointing out that they still got his initials on them, which Baird counters back how it's a big coincidence that something behind the scenes has been keeping the awol JD safe for months from behind arrested by COG, and despite causing trouble in Settlement 5, a transport car suddenly appears to save them from Jinn. JD angrily walks towards the robots quickly realizing that [[TheReveal Baird is the one]] that's been watching over him, which Baird takes a a sign of thank you.
Baird points out that his two giant robots they brought as back-up are known as [[MiniMecha Jack Junior]] and [[MiniMecha Second Betty]], which JD makes the first choice to mount up into Jack Junior while Del takes Second Betty. Marcus, Baird and Cole Train have a moment alone looking down at a piece of Swarm infestation knowing that the Locust are making a comeback. Cole Train admits that he's missed them in a messed up kind of way, which Marcus agrees. The helicopter arrives at their location soon after as their ride that will carry the reunited Delta Squad. In addition, Baird's wife, [[TheCameo Samantha]], is the one flying the copter. The overall plan is for Delta Squad to act as support from above while JD's group pushes along the ground mounted up on the Jack Junior and Second Betty robots to [[ThePlan reach the dam's Swarm hive]]. Shortly after, JD and company begin their journey back to Tollen Dam.
!!!Chapter 3: Gate Crashers
JD starts to get the idea that Jinn already knows about what it is they've been fighting, which Jinn states that the answer should be obvious that she's been trying to keep human society united so that down the line, they can deal with whatever's out there. However, JD [[WhatTheHellHero calls her out]] asking if she really believes the bullshit that's coming out of her mouth. Jinn calls him lieutenant to try to reason with him, but JD [[BerserkButton yells back]] that he's not her lieutenant anymore. Before their conversation could go any further, 2 Pouncers arrive at their location to attack them, which they start by shooting one of their quills at the TV Head [=DeeBee=]. The Pouncers reveal their ability to [[{{Technopath}} control machinery]] as the quill in the TV Head [=DeeBee=] controls it to try to strangle JD to death. JD uses his knife to destroy the TV Head [=DeeBee=] as he and his companions take on the 2 Pouncers. Once the Pouncers are defeated, they make their way into Speyer to head towards the radio tower.
Upon entering the town, they see that more of COG's [=DeeBees=] arrived with Jinn's TV Head that just got destroyed, but instead of fighting against JD's group and Marcus, they're currently trying to deal with the Swarm forces. They enter into the fight, which results in a [[MeleeATrois 3-way battle]] taking place inside the entrance to Speyer. Once the battle is over, JD's group go on to the next town area. They make their way up to a town factory while fighting off any of the Swarm forces they come across. Upon entering the factory, Marcus sees that it's an old COG Centaur factory, which Marcus mentions that while they were a bit cramped to sit in, they got the job done back in his days. JD and company make their way through the Centaur factory while fighting off the Swarm forces stationed inside it. They make their way out to the other side of the factory closer to the radio tower, but are stalled by a turret gun being manned by the Swarm. JD's group and Marcus fight their way through the Swarm forces up to the entrance of the radio tower. Before going in, JD asks if his father is ready to make the call, which Marcus replies that he's been ready.
!!!Chapter 2: Killing Time
Marcus is about to head into the radio tower to make the call for help, which JD reminds his father that they're going to need a lot more help than just [=DeeBee=] support. In return, Marcus assures his son that the one he's calling will come up with something out of his ass. Marcus heads off into the radio tower to make the call as JD, Del, and Kait observe their surroundings, and see that the Swarm forces are on the move to surround them. Shortly after, Marcus returns out of the radio tower with a Fabricator for JD and company to set up nearby defenses. Marcus informs them that the call's been made, but they're going to have to kill time by [[HoldTheLine holding out]] against the Swarm until back-up arrives.
After the fortifying up the defenses outside the radio tower, the first wave of Swarm Forces arrive, which mostly consists of the lesser creatures, such as Juvies, Drones and 2 Pouncers. The second wave is next that consists of more stronger Swarm Forces, as well as 2 Snatchers. The third wave then comes after, which consists of more of the stronger Swarm Forces, but also 2 Carriers. Once all the waves have been dealt with, a green smoke flare can be seen in the distance telling them where to meet up with their back-up, which Marcus orders them all to start moving. Along the way, the 4 of them complain about not jinxing it when they claim that the areas they go through are all clear. Once they reach the location of the smoke flare, they're greeted by 2 giant robots, but Marcus assures them that this is not a jinx. Marcus walks up to greet the two friendly robots, which [[TheBusCameBack Baird]] and [[TheBusCameBack Cole Train]] pop out from them to greet their old friend.
Along with Marcus, Baird and Cole Train reunite with JD as well, which JD goes about affectionately calling Cole Train his uncle, and playfully thanks Baird that he's seen enough of his toys at this point in his life. Kait asks what he means by toys, which JD introduces her and Del to Baird, who's the CEO of DB Industries, and is the proud inventor of all the [=DeeBee=] robots that's been trying to kill them all. However, Del defends himself claiming that Jinn was the one who turned his [=DeeBees=] into killing machines. JD counters by pointing out that they still got his initials on them, which Baird counters back how it's a big coincidence that something behind the scenes has been keeping the awol JD safe for months from behind arrested by COG, and despite causing trouble in Settlement 5, a transport car suddenly appears to save them from Jinn. JD angrily walks towards the robots quickly realizing that [[TheReveal Baird is the one]] that's been watching over him, which Baird takes a a sign of thank you.
Baird points out that his two giant robots they brought as back-up are known as [[MiniMecha Jack Junior]] and [[MiniMecha Second Betty]], which JD makes the first choice to mount up into Jack Junior while Del takes Second Betty. Marcus, Baird and Cole Train have a moment alone looking down at a piece of Swarm infestation knowing that the Locust are making a comeback. Cole Train admits that he's missed them in a messed up kind of way, which Marcus agrees. The helicopter arrives at their location soon after as their ride that will carry the reunited Delta Squad. In addition, Baird's wife, [[TheCameo Samantha]], is the one flying the copter. The overall plan is for Delta Squad to act as support from above while JD's group pushes along the ground mounted up on the Jack Junior and Second Betty robots to [[ThePlan reach the dam's Swarm hive]]. Shortly after, JD and company begin their journey back to Tollen Dam.
!!!Chapter 3: Gate Crashers
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Beyond the destroyed turret set-up, JD and company open a gate to into a tunnel that goes away from the dam. They fight more of the Swarm forces through the tunnel out to a clearing where they reach the center of the Windflare. After disposing of the Swarm forces in the area, the Stormwall's lightning bolts begin to strike the ground like usual when they're within the Windflare's center. JD's group and Marcus dodge through the lightning bolts to reach the substation building at the other end. Upon entering, Del points out the irony that they've entered a power station that has no power, which Marcus states that they need to fix this since no power here means that the radio tower won't be getting any power either. Kait next ask where it is they're currently going, which Marcus answers that they're on the path towards a deserted town called Speyer. The 4 of them eventually come across the substation's control room, which they flip a switch to turn on the building's power. Marcus informs them that this means Speyer will be receiving power as well, meaning that they're now able to call his friend at the radio tower.
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Beyond the destroyed turret set-up, JD and company open a gate to into a tunnel that goes away from the dam. They fight more of the Swarm forces through the tunnel out to a clearing where they reach the center of the Windflare. After disposing of the Swarm forces in the area, the Stormwall's lightning bolts begin to strike the ground like usual when they're within the Windflare's center. JD's group and Marcus dodge through the lightning bolts to reach the substation building at the other end. Upon entering, Del points out the irony that they've entered a power station that has no power, which Marcus states that they need to fix this since no power here means that the radio tower won't be getting any power either. Kait next ask where it is they're currently going, which Marcus answers that they're on the path towards a deserted town called Speyer. The 4 of them eventually come across the substation's control room, which they flip a switch to turn on the building's power. Marcus informs them that this This means Speyer will be receiving power as well, meaning that they're Marcus is now able to call his friend at the radio tower.
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-> '''JD's Outsider group and Marcus escape out of the osmium mine to head towards the Locust burial site that Reyna was taken to, which turns out to be an old power station known as Tollen Dam. They fight their way up through the dam to reach the top where the dumping ground is located only to find that the site has mutated into a massive Swarm hive much bigger than the one they found in the mine. Despite Kait's impatience to save her mother, Marcus insists that they call for help since it's clear that they can't take the dam's Swarm hive alone. They make their way towards the radio station in the nearby town of Speyer so that Marcus can make the call, but before doing so, they go through the town's substation to get the power for the radio tower working. Within the substation, JD and company come across the Speaker, a Swarm Scion who turns out to be the one that took Reyna away from the village. JD and company defeat the Speaker, which Kait yells at him for the Swarm hive mind to hear that she's going to save her mother, and destroy them.'''
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Knowing that her mother is most likely down in the hive, Kait prepares to go in, but is held back by Marcus claiming that they still have another option to do this. Kait remains impatient believing that Marcus' plan is to wait it out for help, which JD sides with his father this time around knowing that not just Kait's mother, but a lot of people are going to die if they don't get help to dispose of the Swarm hive. Kait yells back that everyone she knew is already dead, and in return, JD answers that he already knows this, which finally silences her. Getting back to the problem at hand, JD asks his father if he can get in contact with him, which Marcus answers that it's not possible from the viewing area they're currently in. Del points them to a satellite relay he can see in the distance, which Marcus admits that said object could work. Before beginning their journey towards it, Kait tells Marcus that she's going into the Swarm hive alone if it turns out that his friend can't help. In return, Marcus assures her that if his friend doesn't help, they will still be following alongside her to search for her mother. Kait takes one last look at the Swarm hive worrying about her mother as the 4 of them head outside into the Windflare storm to [[ThePlan reach the satellite relay]].
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Knowing that her mother is most likely down in the hive, Kait prepares to go in, but is held back by Marcus claiming that they still have another option to do this. Kait remains impatient believing that Marcus' plan is to wait it out for help, which JD sides with his father this time around knowing that not just Kait's mother, but a lot of people are going to die if they don't get help to dispose of the Swarm hive. Kait yells back that everyone she knew is already dead, and in return, JD answers that he already knows this, which finally silences her. Getting back to the problem at hand, JD asks his father if he can get in contact with him, which Marcus answers that it's not possible from the viewing area they're currently in. Del points them to a satellite relay radio tower he can see in the distance, which Marcus admits that said object could work. Before beginning their journey towards it, Kait tells Marcus that she's going into the Swarm hive alone if it turns out that his friend can't help. In return, Marcus assures her that if his friend doesn't help, they will still be following alongside her to search for her mother. Kait takes one last look at the Swarm hive worrying about her mother as the 4 of them head outside into the Windflare storm to [[ThePlan reach the satellite relay]].
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JD's group and Marcus exit the dam's viewing area out into the Windflare storm in order to reach the nearby radio tower structure. They make their way along the top of the dam fighting through any of the Swarm forces they come across until they reach a door at the end that brings them back into the dam. Due to the Windflare storm while also having to deal with the Swarm forces, Del suggests that they stay inside until the storm passes. However, JD gives the order to keep moving since there's no guarantee how long the storm will last. They exit out of the shelter to the next outer top area of the dam where they face off against more Swarm forces. A turret set up across a broken dam chasm has them pinned down, which they use a long dead Siege Beast to [[SiegeEngines fire catapult shots]] at the turret set-up. The catapult shots also manage to knock down a pillar to allow for JD and company to cross the dam chasm.
Beyond the destroyed turret set-up, JD and company open a gate to into a tunnel that goes away from the dam. They fight more of the Swarm forces through the tunnel out to a clearing where they reach the center of the Windflare. After disposing of the Swarm forces in the area, the Stormwall's lightning bolts begin to strike the ground like usual when they're within the Windflare's center. JD's group and Marcus dodge through the lightning bolts to reach the substation building at the other end. Upon entering, Del points out the irony that they've entered a power station that has no power, which Marcus states that they need to fix this since no power here means that the radio tower won't be getting any power either. Kait next ask where it is they're currently going, which Marcus answers that they're on the path towards a deserted town called Speyer. The 4 of them eventually come across the substation's control room, which they flip a switch to turn on the building's power. Marcus informs them that this means Speyer will be receiving power as well, meaning that they're now able to call his friend at the radio tower.
JD and company make their way through the substation where they come across a man-made barricade blocking their way. The room has a transformer control panel that they use to open up the station's transformers to shoot at. Enough damage to the transformer destroys it, but sends off an electrical discharge that destroys the barricade blocking the way. The 4 of them continue making their way through the substation, which Kait asks if Marcus' back-up will truly help them. Marcus replies that he already sent word to them back at the estate, and that in all likelihood, they've been waiting on standby to hear from him again ever since. They enter into another room of the substation where they come across a Swarm Scion with a unique look to him. Upon closer look, and seeing the Scion with a cut off arm, Kait realizes that it's the same thing that [[ItsPersonal took away her mother]]. In return, the Scion known as the [[ClimaxBoss Speaker]] gives off a laugh, and [[EvilGloating taunts]] Kait by claiming that her mother is now where she belongs. An angry Kait orders him to tell her where her mother is, which the Speaker claims that her mother [[BringIt lies through him]].
The Speaker then brings out a [[WalkingTank Swarmak]], a mutated version of the Locust Brumak, and hops on it to attack JD and company. The 4 of them [[BossBattle take on]] the Speaker riding his Swarmak, but due to the mount being [[ImmuneToBullets invulnerable]], they work around the room to open up each transformer, which they then shoot at to set off an electrical discharge that stuns the Swarmak for a brief moment while [[AttackItsWeakPoint leaving a flesh wound]] on the Swarmak that JD and company can shoot at to deal legit damage. While holding off Swarm reinforcements, the 4 of them repeat the transformer stun tactic several times until they're finally able to bring down the Swarmak. The Speaker falls out of it, but before he could grab a nearby gun, he gets captured by JD and Del. Getting in the speakers face, Kait points out how she knows that the Swarm's hive mind can all hear what she's saying. She yells at the Speaker that they're getting her mother back, and then burning their whole hive to the ground once her mother is safe. She then kicks the Speaker in the face as the screen goes black, which implies that the Speaker [[KilledOffForReal is now dead]].
!!Act V
!!!Chapter 1: Convergence
Beyond the destroyed turret set-up, JD and company open a gate to into a tunnel that goes away from the dam. They fight more of the Swarm forces through the tunnel out to a clearing where they reach the center of the Windflare. After disposing of the Swarm forces in the area, the Stormwall's lightning bolts begin to strike the ground like usual when they're within the Windflare's center. JD's group and Marcus dodge through the lightning bolts to reach the substation building at the other end. Upon entering, Del points out the irony that they've entered a power station that has no power, which Marcus states that they need to fix this since no power here means that the radio tower won't be getting any power either. Kait next ask where it is they're currently going, which Marcus answers that they're on the path towards a deserted town called Speyer. The 4 of them eventually come across the substation's control room, which they flip a switch to turn on the building's power. Marcus informs them that this means Speyer will be receiving power as well, meaning that they're now able to call his friend at the radio tower.
JD and company make their way through the substation where they come across a man-made barricade blocking their way. The room has a transformer control panel that they use to open up the station's transformers to shoot at. Enough damage to the transformer destroys it, but sends off an electrical discharge that destroys the barricade blocking the way. The 4 of them continue making their way through the substation, which Kait asks if Marcus' back-up will truly help them. Marcus replies that he already sent word to them back at the estate, and that in all likelihood, they've been waiting on standby to hear from him again ever since. They enter into another room of the substation where they come across a Swarm Scion with a unique look to him. Upon closer look, and seeing the Scion with a cut off arm, Kait realizes that it's the same thing that [[ItsPersonal took away her mother]]. In return, the Scion known as the [[ClimaxBoss Speaker]] gives off a laugh, and [[EvilGloating taunts]] Kait by claiming that her mother is now where she belongs. An angry Kait orders him to tell her where her mother is, which the Speaker claims that her mother [[BringIt lies through him]].
The Speaker then brings out a [[WalkingTank Swarmak]], a mutated version of the Locust Brumak, and hops on it to attack JD and company. The 4 of them [[BossBattle take on]] the Speaker riding his Swarmak, but due to the mount being [[ImmuneToBullets invulnerable]], they work around the room to open up each transformer, which they then shoot at to set off an electrical discharge that stuns the Swarmak for a brief moment while [[AttackItsWeakPoint leaving a flesh wound]] on the Swarmak that JD and company can shoot at to deal legit damage. While holding off Swarm reinforcements, the 4 of them repeat the transformer stun tactic several times until they're finally able to bring down the Swarmak. The Speaker falls out of it, but before he could grab a nearby gun, he gets captured by JD and Del. Getting in the speakers face, Kait points out how she knows that the Swarm's hive mind can all hear what she's saying. She yells at the Speaker that they're getting her mother back, and then burning their whole hive to the ground once her mother is safe. She then kicks the Speaker in the face as the screen goes black, which implies that the Speaker [[KilledOffForReal is now dead]].
!!Act V
!!!Chapter 1: Convergence
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JD's group and Marcus continue through the wilderness towards the next Locust burial site, which Marcus informs them that it's on the other side of Tollen Dam, an abandoned power station they can see in the distance. He also provides a bit of history that the place is an example of COG's [[PowerSource old source of power]] long before the discovery of Imulsion. Along the way towards the dam, Del points out that he once looked up how many Locust burial sites there are, but the only answer he ever got was that it's classified information. In return, Marcus answers that there's possibly hundreds of them. The 4 of them reach a cliff where they can see a service tower in the distance, which JD believes could take them to the dam. However, they're forced to speed up their movement towards it due to the appearance of another Windflare storm.
Along the path to the service tower, the Swarm infestation starts to appear along with more forces of the Swarm, which proves that the burial site that JD and company are heading towards has become infested as well. JD's group fights through the Swarm's forces down to a riverbed area, but the Windflare is now almost upon them. They fight through more Swarm forces along the riverbed into the heart of the Windflare where the lightning bolts of the Stormwall block their way again. JD and company dodge their way through the storm bolts, and make it to the gate of the service tower. The 4 of them try to force their way in, but a lightning bolt strikes the roof of the tower; causing rubble to fall down and block the entrance.
!!!Chapter 3: Knock Knock
Some time after, JD's group and Marcus come out of cover once the Windflare storm had passed by. Their way into the service tower is now blocked by rubble, but Marcus informs them that there's still another service tower for the dam nearby. Del points out how it appears as if the whole planet is [[EverythingTryingToKillYou trying to kill them]], which JD replies that COG's investigations into the Windflare is that it's caused by holes in the planetary crust. Marcus adds that even before that, the cause was sunspots and atmospheric distortions. JD and company continue through the wilderness towards the next service tower where they come across more of the Swarm along the path. They fight through the Swarm forces up to the gate of the service tower, which Marcus informs them that the entrance to the dam is at the top of it. Making their way up the service tower, Del notes how it sounds like Marcus has been to the dam before, which the latter answers that it's because he came here on official COG business long ago.
The 4 of them exit the service tower onto a street leading up to the dam crawling with the Swarm's forces. JD and company clear out the Swarm's forces, but the gate to the next area is [[LockedDoor locked]], which Kait believes that the switch to open it is probably at the nearby security station. They find the switch in the station to open the gate, and then head inside a storage area leading up to the dam. Given how abandoned the place looks, Del figures that they must be the first human visitors since the end of the war, which Marcus replies that they had more things to worry about rather than just looking after the dead. The 4 of them approach a large gate to exit out the other side of the storage area only to have a massive Swarm creature that Del dubs as a [[BeastOfBattle Carrier]] come busting through the gate from the other side to attack them. JD and company [[BossBattle take on]] the Carrier dealing enough damage until it [[AttackItsWeakPoint exposes its back]], which allows for them to get some good shots in until they finally kill it.
Going through the storage exit to the next area, JD and company see that they're now right in front of the dam. They continue along the path searching for a way in as Marcus stalls for a moment when it becomes clear that he's still somewhat connected to the hive network; being able to hear the Swarm's voices again now that they're closer to the burial ground. During their search for the door, Kait asks what happened the last time Marcus was at the dam when he was doing business for COG, which he answers that the dam was used to help power COG's factories during the war, but the Locust attacking it left dozens of [=GEARs=] trapped inside. Marcus was tasked on an extraction mission to save the [=GEARs=], but he was unable to save them in time.
!!!Chapter 4: Powerless
Some time after, JD's group and Marcus have entered Tollen Dam through an entrance they found. Kait suggests that they search for the maintenance elevator to [[ThePlan reach the top]] of the dam, which surprises Marcus that she apparently knows her way around. Kait replies back that this is just Outsider experience from having to [[ChekhovsSkill go around raiding facilities]] for power supplies. They find the elevator soon after, but aren't surprised to find that it's not working due to being unpowered. Kait figures that the main circuit needs to be charged, and that the answer should be to find a way to get the elevator's turbine moving. They head over to the turbine, and clear away the Swarm infestation that's keeping it stuck. The turbine is now moving again, but their actions don't go unnoticed by the Swarm as they start getting attacked by Juvies. They fight their way through the Swarm forces back to the elevator room where they fight off a pair of Pouncers.
Once the Pouncers are dealt with, they try to work the elevator again only to realize that freeing the turbine wasn't enough to power it up. Kait theorizes that the dam's old circuits probably couldn't handle the turbine's power surge, and have to be reset at the generators and operation deck. Splitting up, James and Marcus head off to deal with one while Del and Kait take the other. One of the pairs heads down to the generator area where they flip the switch to turn on the 1st generator, but are attacked by Juvies as a result. Once the Juvies are cleared, the pair in the operation deck activates a bridge to provide a path for the generator pair to reach the next area. The generator pair fights through more Swarm forces to clear the ones that have the operation deck pair pinned down, which allows for the operation deck pair to activate another bridge to the next generator. The generator pair turns on the 2nd generator as the two pairs reunite in the 2nd generator room to clear out the remainder of the Swarm forces. However, Scion reinforcements come bursting in through the nearby wall, and attack them.
After the Scions are dealt with, JD's group and Marcus begin to make their way back to the elevator. Marcus admits that he's proud of them by how well they've fought so far meaning that at the very least, he's glad that COG trained them properly. Kait adds that she learned how to fight from her mother and uncle Oscar. The latter of which was an old COG veteran like Marcus. He asks if Oscar was also taken by the Swarm, which Kait answers that he was. In return, Marcus apologizes for her loss. The 4 of them make it back to the elevator room where it's become quite clear with all the nearby gears moving that the power is finally back. They flip the switch to the elevator, and begin riding it to the top only to be stalled by more Swarm infestation. They look up at the eleveator's roof only to see that it will be impossible to clear away all the infestation, and as a result, they decide to walk the rest of the way.
JD and company get off the elevator after going up about half way to the top. However, they're met by a Carrier within the room they get off at. JD's group and Marcus [[BossBattle take on]] the Carrier while also having to deal with its Juvie reinforcements. Once the Carrier is dealt with, JD and company make their way through the dam's tunnels searching for a way to continue their journey up. They come across a door to get outside where it turns out that they ended up on the level of the dam's wheel turbines. JD's group and Marcus time their movements right to make it through the inner turbine holes while they're spinning to reach the other side, which is where they get attacked by more Swarm forces. Once the Swarm forces are dealt with, JD and company enter through the gate that was on the other end of the wheel turbines to continue their search for a way up the dam. During the search, Kait asks for a reminder on how many [=GEARs=] got trapped in the dam, which Marcus answers that there was dozens, but adds that dozens wasn't actually what he saw, but just what he was told. Del adds that it's starting to look like there was more, which Marcus admits that the COG tended to lie about a lot of things when it was about stuff that would have made them look bad.
The 4 of them enter into a room of large chains pulling the dam's turbines where they're greeted by more Swarm forces. JD and company battle their way through the Swarm forces into the next chain room where more of the Swarm is waiting for them, which they deal with as well. They find a stairwell beyond the chain rooms that take them up to the next outside turbine area of the dam, but the old bridge they activate to reach the other side of the walkway ends up falling off the dam. Kait comes up with a plan to [[ThePlan ride the turbine wheel]] up to the next area, which Del follows after her, and Marcus mentions that JD has an interesting girlfriend. The walkway begins to fall apart, which forces JD and Marcus to ride up a different turbine. All 4 of them are now at a higher location after getting off the turbine. Kait and Del end up separated from JD and Marcus as the two pairs climb up to the entrance of the dam's overflow pipe.
The 4 of them are greeted by Swarm forces at the pipe's entrance, which they deal with, but are then met by a Snatcher. JD and company [[BossBattle take on]] the Snatcher, and then enter into the overflow pipe once the Snatcher is dealt with. Making their way through the overflow pipe, JD notices how there's an odd lack of Swarm forces along the path, which Marcus warns him about something he learned from his days in the Locust war that just because they can't see their enemy doesn't mean they aren't around. They eventually find a hole in the pipe that brings them back into the dam complex, and locate a ladder that will take them outside again up to the top. The 4 of them climb the ladder up to a viewing area at the top of the dam where they're left stunned in disbelief upon witnessing a [[SupervillainLair massive Swarm hive]] that has infested the dam. In addition, a Windflare storm has arrived at their location making things even more dangerous.
Knowing that her mother is most likely down in the hive, Kait prepares to go in, but is held back by Marcus claiming that they still have another option to do this. Kait remains impatient believing that Marcus' plan is to wait it out for help, which JD sides with his father this time around knowing that not just Kait's mother, but a lot of people are going to die if they don't get help to dispose of the Swarm hive. Kait yells back that everyone she knew is already dead, and in return, JD answers that he already knows this, which finally silences her. Getting back to the problem at hand, JD asks his father if he can get in contact with him, which Marcus answers that it's not possible from the viewing area they're currently in. Del points them to a satellite relay he can see in the distance, which Marcus admits that said object could work. Before beginning their journey towards it, Kait tells Marcus that she's going into the Swarm hive alone if it turns out that his friend can't help. In return, Marcus assures her that if his friend doesn't help, they will still be following alongside her to search for her mother. Kait takes one last look at the Swarm hive worrying about her mother as the 4 of them head outside into the Windflare storm to [[ThePlan reach the satellite relay]].
!!!Chapter 5: Storm Warning
Along the path to the service tower, the Swarm infestation starts to appear along with more forces of the Swarm, which proves that the burial site that JD and company are heading towards has become infested as well. JD's group fights through the Swarm's forces down to a riverbed area, but the Windflare is now almost upon them. They fight through more Swarm forces along the riverbed into the heart of the Windflare where the lightning bolts of the Stormwall block their way again. JD and company dodge their way through the storm bolts, and make it to the gate of the service tower. The 4 of them try to force their way in, but a lightning bolt strikes the roof of the tower; causing rubble to fall down and block the entrance.
!!!Chapter 3: Knock Knock
Some time after, JD's group and Marcus come out of cover once the Windflare storm had passed by. Their way into the service tower is now blocked by rubble, but Marcus informs them that there's still another service tower for the dam nearby. Del points out how it appears as if the whole planet is [[EverythingTryingToKillYou trying to kill them]], which JD replies that COG's investigations into the Windflare is that it's caused by holes in the planetary crust. Marcus adds that even before that, the cause was sunspots and atmospheric distortions. JD and company continue through the wilderness towards the next service tower where they come across more of the Swarm along the path. They fight through the Swarm forces up to the gate of the service tower, which Marcus informs them that the entrance to the dam is at the top of it. Making their way up the service tower, Del notes how it sounds like Marcus has been to the dam before, which the latter answers that it's because he came here on official COG business long ago.
The 4 of them exit the service tower onto a street leading up to the dam crawling with the Swarm's forces. JD and company clear out the Swarm's forces, but the gate to the next area is [[LockedDoor locked]], which Kait believes that the switch to open it is probably at the nearby security station. They find the switch in the station to open the gate, and then head inside a storage area leading up to the dam. Given how abandoned the place looks, Del figures that they must be the first human visitors since the end of the war, which Marcus replies that they had more things to worry about rather than just looking after the dead. The 4 of them approach a large gate to exit out the other side of the storage area only to have a massive Swarm creature that Del dubs as a [[BeastOfBattle Carrier]] come busting through the gate from the other side to attack them. JD and company [[BossBattle take on]] the Carrier dealing enough damage until it [[AttackItsWeakPoint exposes its back]], which allows for them to get some good shots in until they finally kill it.
Going through the storage exit to the next area, JD and company see that they're now right in front of the dam. They continue along the path searching for a way in as Marcus stalls for a moment when it becomes clear that he's still somewhat connected to the hive network; being able to hear the Swarm's voices again now that they're closer to the burial ground. During their search for the door, Kait asks what happened the last time Marcus was at the dam when he was doing business for COG, which he answers that the dam was used to help power COG's factories during the war, but the Locust attacking it left dozens of [=GEARs=] trapped inside. Marcus was tasked on an extraction mission to save the [=GEARs=], but he was unable to save them in time.
!!!Chapter 4: Powerless
Some time after, JD's group and Marcus have entered Tollen Dam through an entrance they found. Kait suggests that they search for the maintenance elevator to [[ThePlan reach the top]] of the dam, which surprises Marcus that she apparently knows her way around. Kait replies back that this is just Outsider experience from having to [[ChekhovsSkill go around raiding facilities]] for power supplies. They find the elevator soon after, but aren't surprised to find that it's not working due to being unpowered. Kait figures that the main circuit needs to be charged, and that the answer should be to find a way to get the elevator's turbine moving. They head over to the turbine, and clear away the Swarm infestation that's keeping it stuck. The turbine is now moving again, but their actions don't go unnoticed by the Swarm as they start getting attacked by Juvies. They fight their way through the Swarm forces back to the elevator room where they fight off a pair of Pouncers.
Once the Pouncers are dealt with, they try to work the elevator again only to realize that freeing the turbine wasn't enough to power it up. Kait theorizes that the dam's old circuits probably couldn't handle the turbine's power surge, and have to be reset at the generators and operation deck. Splitting up, James and Marcus head off to deal with one while Del and Kait take the other. One of the pairs heads down to the generator area where they flip the switch to turn on the 1st generator, but are attacked by Juvies as a result. Once the Juvies are cleared, the pair in the operation deck activates a bridge to provide a path for the generator pair to reach the next area. The generator pair fights through more Swarm forces to clear the ones that have the operation deck pair pinned down, which allows for the operation deck pair to activate another bridge to the next generator. The generator pair turns on the 2nd generator as the two pairs reunite in the 2nd generator room to clear out the remainder of the Swarm forces. However, Scion reinforcements come bursting in through the nearby wall, and attack them.
After the Scions are dealt with, JD's group and Marcus begin to make their way back to the elevator. Marcus admits that he's proud of them by how well they've fought so far meaning that at the very least, he's glad that COG trained them properly. Kait adds that she learned how to fight from her mother and uncle Oscar. The latter of which was an old COG veteran like Marcus. He asks if Oscar was also taken by the Swarm, which Kait answers that he was. In return, Marcus apologizes for her loss. The 4 of them make it back to the elevator room where it's become quite clear with all the nearby gears moving that the power is finally back. They flip the switch to the elevator, and begin riding it to the top only to be stalled by more Swarm infestation. They look up at the eleveator's roof only to see that it will be impossible to clear away all the infestation, and as a result, they decide to walk the rest of the way.
JD and company get off the elevator after going up about half way to the top. However, they're met by a Carrier within the room they get off at. JD's group and Marcus [[BossBattle take on]] the Carrier while also having to deal with its Juvie reinforcements. Once the Carrier is dealt with, JD and company make their way through the dam's tunnels searching for a way to continue their journey up. They come across a door to get outside where it turns out that they ended up on the level of the dam's wheel turbines. JD's group and Marcus time their movements right to make it through the inner turbine holes while they're spinning to reach the other side, which is where they get attacked by more Swarm forces. Once the Swarm forces are dealt with, JD and company enter through the gate that was on the other end of the wheel turbines to continue their search for a way up the dam. During the search, Kait asks for a reminder on how many [=GEARs=] got trapped in the dam, which Marcus answers that there was dozens, but adds that dozens wasn't actually what he saw, but just what he was told. Del adds that it's starting to look like there was more, which Marcus admits that the COG tended to lie about a lot of things when it was about stuff that would have made them look bad.
The 4 of them enter into a room of large chains pulling the dam's turbines where they're greeted by more Swarm forces. JD and company battle their way through the Swarm forces into the next chain room where more of the Swarm is waiting for them, which they deal with as well. They find a stairwell beyond the chain rooms that take them up to the next outside turbine area of the dam, but the old bridge they activate to reach the other side of the walkway ends up falling off the dam. Kait comes up with a plan to [[ThePlan ride the turbine wheel]] up to the next area, which Del follows after her, and Marcus mentions that JD has an interesting girlfriend. The walkway begins to fall apart, which forces JD and Marcus to ride up a different turbine. All 4 of them are now at a higher location after getting off the turbine. Kait and Del end up separated from JD and Marcus as the two pairs climb up to the entrance of the dam's overflow pipe.
The 4 of them are greeted by Swarm forces at the pipe's entrance, which they deal with, but are then met by a Snatcher. JD and company [[BossBattle take on]] the Snatcher, and then enter into the overflow pipe once the Snatcher is dealt with. Making their way through the overflow pipe, JD notices how there's an odd lack of Swarm forces along the path, which Marcus warns him about something he learned from his days in the Locust war that just because they can't see their enemy doesn't mean they aren't around. They eventually find a hole in the pipe that brings them back into the dam complex, and locate a ladder that will take them outside again up to the top. The 4 of them climb the ladder up to a viewing area at the top of the dam where they're left stunned in disbelief upon witnessing a [[SupervillainLair massive Swarm hive]] that has infested the dam. In addition, a Windflare storm has arrived at their location making things even more dangerous.
Knowing that her mother is most likely down in the hive, Kait prepares to go in, but is held back by Marcus claiming that they still have another option to do this. Kait remains impatient believing that Marcus' plan is to wait it out for help, which JD sides with his father this time around knowing that not just Kait's mother, but a lot of people are going to die if they don't get help to dispose of the Swarm hive. Kait yells back that everyone she knew is already dead, and in return, JD answers that he already knows this, which finally silences her. Getting back to the problem at hand, JD asks his father if he can get in contact with him, which Marcus answers that it's not possible from the viewing area they're currently in. Del points them to a satellite relay he can see in the distance, which Marcus admits that said object could work. Before beginning their journey towards it, Kait tells Marcus that she's going into the Swarm hive alone if it turns out that his friend can't help. In return, Marcus assures her that if his friend doesn't help, they will still be following alongside her to search for her mother. Kait takes one last look at the Swarm hive worrying about her mother as the 4 of them head outside into the Windflare storm to [[ThePlan reach the satellite relay]].
!!!Chapter 5: Storm Warning
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JD's group and Marcus begin making their way back out of the osmium mine to [[ThePlan head for the burial site]] that Reyna was taken off to. Del asks if Marcus learned anything else while he was stuck in the tendril pod, which Marcus answers that the original Locust that evolved into becoming the elites of the Swarm are known as [[EliteMooks Scions]], and that they're the ones [[TheLeader in charge]] of growing their new army. Del next asks how they're supposed to deal with this, which Marcus answers that for now, they should just worry about getting Reyna back, which Kait thanks him for. The 4 of them make it back to the large cargo loading room where one mounts up on a Mechanical Loader to remove a stack of yellow crystals that are blocking their path forward. Once the crystals are moved, they're attacked by Swarm forces, which they use the Loader to push to a higher spot of the large cargo room. Shortly after, they're attacked by a Snatcher and [[BossBattle battle it out]] against it while its supported by Juvie reinforcements. Once the Snatcher is dealt with, JD and company exit the large cargo room to make their way back to the ore transport elevator.
Along the way back to the ore transport, Marcus asks if they had trouble getting down here given that it felt like he was riding in the Snatcher for a long time, which JD answers that they didn't. Marcus then asks once more if they have a plan to get back up, which JD [[BlatantLies lies]] that they do. They fight through more Swarm forces along the path back to the elevator, which Marcus asks what kind of shape the ore transport is currently in. Del chimes in that the elevator is on fire, which doesn't please Marcus, but JD assures him that he's got things under control. They pass through the room containing the dead scavenger human that left the message to turn back, which tells them that they're close to getting back to the elevator. JD and company continue to backtrack out of the mining facility fighting through any Swarm enemy they come across. However, they're greeted by another Snatcher that they have to [[BossBattle battle against]] along with the many Swarm forces supporting it. After defeating the Snatcher and its reinforcements, JD and company continue to make their way out of the upper parts of the mining facility while dealing with any Juvie they come across. They eventually make it back to the lower area of the ore transport elevator shaft as the Swarm forces begin to catch up to them.
While Marcus and Kait hold off the attacking Swarm forces, JD and Del try to think up a plan that will get them up the elevator shaft since the ore transport is destroyed. JD figures their only option is to somehow fly out, and gets an idea when he sees the elevator cables that were used to pull the ore transport down. The 4 of the grab hold of a cable, and shoot the bottom of it to break it off from the ore transport. As a result of the weight being cut off, the cables begin to [[UnexpectedGameplayChange pull the 4 of the them]] up the shaft at incredible speed. Due to the elevator shaft falling apart thanks to the damage done to it on the way down, JD and company shoot any piece of rubble out of the way while they continue their ascend to the top, and also shoot any Juvie that jumps down to try to attack them. Their cables also get stuck part way up in tendril webbings, which JD and company shoot at to free themselves again. Eventually, the elevator pulley at the top falls over, which causes their rise up the elevator shaft to angle, and forces them to dodge any support beam they come across. Once they get close to the top, JD and company shoot at the pulley gears to stop it from spinning so that they don't get cut up and possibly killed by being pulled into the grinding gears.
Thanks to their efforts, the 4 cables pulling up JD's group and Marcus stop near the top, which allows for the 4 of them to climb up the remaining cable to the surface. Once they're on the ground of the surface again, JD and company begin to walk towards their next objective, but Marcus goes back to coughing up the leftover stuff from the pod he was in. JD asks if his dad is ok, which Marcus states that he is, but suggests that they should get back-up from a friend he knows before going for the Swarm hive burial ground that Reyna was taken to. JD begs his father to get help from anyone but him, but Marcus states that it's needed, and that it will only be a slight detour to their current objective. However, the announcement of taking a detour [[BerserkButton angers]] Kait claiming that Marcus would be a pile of goo if they took a detour trying to save him, which she then storms off leading the way claiming that they're getting her mother back. Marcus takes JD aside warning his son to reconsider since the burial site they're going to is twice the size of the osmium mine they just went through, but JD asks if [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Marcus waited for back-up]] back in the day when he was in Kait's position. Marcus is [[{{Beat}} unable to say anything]], which forces him to go along with JD's group towards the burial site that Reyna was taken to.
!!!Chapter 2: No Detours
Along the way back to the ore transport, Marcus asks if they had trouble getting down here given that it felt like he was riding in the Snatcher for a long time, which JD answers that they didn't. Marcus then asks once more if they have a plan to get back up, which JD [[BlatantLies lies]] that they do. They fight through more Swarm forces along the path back to the elevator, which Marcus asks what kind of shape the ore transport is currently in. Del chimes in that the elevator is on fire, which doesn't please Marcus, but JD assures him that he's got things under control. They pass through the room containing the dead scavenger human that left the message to turn back, which tells them that they're close to getting back to the elevator. JD and company continue to backtrack out of the mining facility fighting through any Swarm enemy they come across. However, they're greeted by another Snatcher that they have to [[BossBattle battle against]] along with the many Swarm forces supporting it. After defeating the Snatcher and its reinforcements, JD and company continue to make their way out of the upper parts of the mining facility while dealing with any Juvie they come across. They eventually make it back to the lower area of the ore transport elevator shaft as the Swarm forces begin to catch up to them.
While Marcus and Kait hold off the attacking Swarm forces, JD and Del try to think up a plan that will get them up the elevator shaft since the ore transport is destroyed. JD figures their only option is to somehow fly out, and gets an idea when he sees the elevator cables that were used to pull the ore transport down. The 4 of the grab hold of a cable, and shoot the bottom of it to break it off from the ore transport. As a result of the weight being cut off, the cables begin to [[UnexpectedGameplayChange pull the 4 of the them]] up the shaft at incredible speed. Due to the elevator shaft falling apart thanks to the damage done to it on the way down, JD and company shoot any piece of rubble out of the way while they continue their ascend to the top, and also shoot any Juvie that jumps down to try to attack them. Their cables also get stuck part way up in tendril webbings, which JD and company shoot at to free themselves again. Eventually, the elevator pulley at the top falls over, which causes their rise up the elevator shaft to angle, and forces them to dodge any support beam they come across. Once they get close to the top, JD and company shoot at the pulley gears to stop it from spinning so that they don't get cut up and possibly killed by being pulled into the grinding gears.
Thanks to their efforts, the 4 cables pulling up JD's group and Marcus stop near the top, which allows for the 4 of them to climb up the remaining cable to the surface. Once they're on the ground of the surface again, JD and company begin to walk towards their next objective, but Marcus goes back to coughing up the leftover stuff from the pod he was in. JD asks if his dad is ok, which Marcus states that he is, but suggests that they should get back-up from a friend he knows before going for the Swarm hive burial ground that Reyna was taken to. JD begs his father to get help from anyone but him, but Marcus states that it's needed, and that it will only be a slight detour to their current objective. However, the announcement of taking a detour [[BerserkButton angers]] Kait claiming that Marcus would be a pile of goo if they took a detour trying to save him, which she then storms off leading the way claiming that they're getting her mother back. Marcus takes JD aside warning his son to reconsider since the burial site they're going to is twice the size of the osmium mine they just went through, but JD asks if [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Marcus waited for back-up]] back in the day when he was in Kait's position. Marcus is [[{{Beat}} unable to say anything]], which forces him to go along with JD's group towards the burial site that Reyna was taken to.
!!!Chapter 2: No Detours
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-> '''Before going for the Locust's Nexus stronghold, Delta Squad goes through the nearby human prisoner labor camp first in order for Dom to get some closure regarding what happened to his wife. They then battle their way through the Nexus where it's discovered that the Locust have been fighting a losing underground war against the Lambent, which are creatures and Locust that have been mutated by too much exposure to Imulsion, and explains why the normal Locust are so desperate to take over the surface. Within the Locust queen's Nexus palace, Delta Squad discovers a plan put together by Marcus' father, Adam Fenix, to sink Jacinto so that the surrounding seawater can flood into the Locust Hollow, and drown everything out. The Locust have been attempting to go through with the plan to flood out the Lambent, but Delta Squad decides to sink Jacinto before them in order to drown the Locust as well. Delta then goes to confront the Locust Queen in her throne room, but she manages to get away, and an army of Locust have already been sent to Jacinto to stop the humans from sinking the city before them.'''
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-> '''Before going for the Locust's Nexus stronghold, Delta Squad goes through the nearby human prisoner labor camp first in order for Dom to get some closure regarding what happened to his wife. They then battle their way through the Nexus where it's discovered that the Locust have been fighting a losing underground war against the Lambent, which are creatures and Locust that have been mutated by too much exposure to Imulsion, and explains why the normal Locust are so desperate to take over the surface. Within '''
-> '''Within the Locust queen's Nexus palace, Delta Squad discovers a plan put together by Marcus' father, Adam Fenix, to sink Jacinto so that the surrounding seawater can flood into the Locust Hollow, and drown everything out. The Locust have been attempting to go through with the plan to flood out the Lambent, but Delta Squad decides to sink Jacinto before them in order to drown the Locust as well. Delta then goes to confront the Locust Queen in her throne room, but she manages to get away, and an army of Locust have already been sent to Jacinto to stop the humans from sinking the city before them.'''
-> '''Within the Locust queen's Nexus palace, Delta Squad discovers a plan put together by Marcus' father, Adam Fenix, to sink Jacinto so that the surrounding seawater can flood into the Locust Hollow, and drown everything out. The Locust have been attempting to go through with the plan to flood out the Lambent, but Delta Squad decides to sink Jacinto before them in order to drown the Locust as well. Delta then goes to confront the Locust Queen in her throne room, but she manages to get away, and an army of Locust have already been sent to Jacinto to stop the humans from sinking the city before them.'''
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-> '''JD's Outsider team along with Marcus arrive at the long abandoned Fort Reval with their goal being to reach the COG's former osmium mine beneath it. Marcus explains to them that the mine was used as a dumping ground for thousands of Locust corpses when the war ended, which provides him the theory that the Swarm and the Locust are possibly connected. They make their way into the fort to begin investigating, which it turns out to be crawling with creatures that make up the Swarm. Marcus ends up getting captured by a Swarm Snatcher, and the result is him being taken away deeper into the fort. JD's group chase after the Snatcher to get him back while fighting through Fort Reval down to COG's osmium mining facility.'''
-> '''Along the way down to the osmium mine, JD's group make a couple discoveries. The first being that the Swarm has been capturing humans, and have been placing them in tendril harvesting pods to transform humans into additional Swarm creatures. The second discovery is that the corpses of the Locust didn't actually die while humanity's been at peace. The Locust have instead been spending the post-war years in hiding evolving within cocoons to regain their strength as part of the Swarm.'''
-> '''JD's group eventually make it to the Snatcher's hive deep within the osmium mine where they defeat it, and free Marcus from his pod before he gets harvested. The freed Marcus reveals to JD and company that he was connected to the Swarm's hive network while he was within the pod, which he provides them the bad news that they didn't make it in time to save the villagers since they've already been harvested. However, he adds that Reyna is still alive since it appears that the Swarm has something special in store for Kait's mother that they chose to keep her out of a harvest pod. Marcus informs JD and company that the Swarm have apparently taken Reyna to a different burial site that he was able to get the location of, which provides them their next destination to head towards.'''
-> '''Along the way down to the osmium mine, JD's group make a couple discoveries. The first being that the Swarm has been capturing humans, and have been placing them in tendril harvesting pods to transform humans into additional Swarm creatures. The second discovery is that the corpses of the Locust didn't actually die while humanity's been at peace. The Locust have instead been spending the post-war years in hiding evolving within cocoons to regain their strength as part of the Swarm.'''
-> '''JD's group eventually make it to the Snatcher's hive deep within the osmium mine where they defeat it, and free Marcus from his pod before he gets harvested. The freed Marcus reveals to JD and company that he was connected to the Swarm's hive network while he was within the pod, which he provides them the bad news that they didn't make it in time to save the villagers since they've already been harvested. However, he adds that Reyna is still alive since it appears that the Swarm has something special in store for Kait's mother that they chose to keep her out of a harvest pod. Marcus informs JD and company that the Swarm have apparently taken Reyna to a different burial site that he was able to get the location of, which provides them their next destination to head towards.'''
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The 4 of them make their way through the town towards Fort Reval where they begin to hear something [[MightyRoar roaring]] in the distance. They also begin to hear sounds of nearby town objects falling, which puts them on alert that something close by is following them. The winds also begin to pick up, which tells them that a Windflare storm is about to reach their location. They make a run for the fort before being overtaken by the Windflare, but rubble from the above castle wall ends up breaking off, and blocks the main gate. JD's group take the side-path around Fort Reval to enter a back entrance. They make their way through the fort tunnel, which they see that the walls and such have become infested by something that's giving off a glow. JD checks the infestation's remains of what looks like the remnants of an egg pod, and doesn't find anything important other than getting squirted by a leftover liquid.
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The 4 of them make their way through the town towards Fort Reval where they begin to hear something [[MightyRoar roaring]] in the distance. They also begin to hear sounds of nearby town objects falling, which puts them on alert that something close by is following them. The winds also begin to pick up, which tells them that a Windflare storm is about to reach their location. They make a run for the fort before being overtaken by the Windflare, but rubble from the above castle wall ends up breaking off, and blocks the main gate. JD's group take the side-path around Fort Reval to enter a back entrance. They make their way through the fort tunnel, which they see that the walls and such have become tendril infested by something that's giving off a glow. JD checks the infestation's remains of what looks like the remnants of an egg pod, and doesn't find anything important other than getting squirted by a leftover liquid.
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Along the path towards the tram station, they fight through more of the zombie creatures. Kait wonders who could have been the original owner of Fort Reval, which Del explains that while the fort was used by the COG as a field hospital during the war, it was actually around for a long time beforehand made by someone unknown. They enter into a church area of the fort, and are greeted by another of the zombie creatures. However, it jumps into some sort of nest pool in the room instead of attacking them, and comes out as a [[GiantMook much larger humanoid]] that's no longer zombie-like. Picking up a nearby gun, the humanoid creature [[KillAllHumans yells at JD's group to die]] as more of the same creature pop up out of the nest to attack them. JD's group dispose of the large humanoid creatures in the church, but more burst through the door near them that leads to the church's next area. They fight through more of the Swarm creatures into a large chapel room to reach the exit door on the other end.
After successfully making their way through the church, the 3 of them take the next moments to try to understand what they saw at the nest room where the zombie creatures were evolving into larger Swarm humanoids. JD questions how they're evolving so quickly, which Kait answers that its possible for smaller juvenile insects to turn into larger drones within just a few days. Due to Kait's description, Del decides to dub the small zombie Swarm creatures they've been coming across as [[OurZombiesAreDifferent Juvies]], and questions what the larger humanoid things are that they've been turning into, which JD states that they should be finding that out soon enough. JD's group next come across Fort Reval's graveyard, which more of the larger Swarm humanoids pop up from the ground to attack them. They make it through the graveyard, and start to hear the static from Marcus' radio again telling them that they're still keeping up with the Snatcher. The 3 of them next enter into a courtyard outside the fort's tram station, but their path forward is blocked by new four-legged Swarm enemies that Del dubs as [[SpikeShooter Pouncers]]. JD's group [[BossBattle battle it out]] against 3 Pouncers, which proves to be a tough fight since the creatures can fire deadly tail quills at JD and company.
After successfully making their way through the church, the 3 of them take the next moments to try to understand what they saw at the nest room where the zombie creatures were evolving into larger Swarm humanoids. JD questions how they're evolving so quickly, which Kait answers that its possible for smaller juvenile insects to turn into larger drones within just a few days. Due to Kait's description, Del decides to dub the small zombie Swarm creatures they've been coming across as [[OurZombiesAreDifferent Juvies]], and questions what the larger humanoid things are that they've been turning into, which JD states that they should be finding that out soon enough. JD's group next come across Fort Reval's graveyard, which more of the larger Swarm humanoids pop up from the ground to attack them. They make it through the graveyard, and start to hear the static from Marcus' radio again telling them that they're still keeping up with the Snatcher. The 3 of them next enter into a courtyard outside the fort's tram station, but their path forward is blocked by new four-legged Swarm enemies that Del dubs as [[SpikeShooter Pouncers]]. JD's group [[BossBattle battle it out]] against 3 Pouncers, which proves to be a tough fight since the creatures can fire deadly tail quills at JD and company.
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Along the path towards the tram station, they fight through more of the zombie creatures. Kait wonders who could have been the original owner of Fort Reval, which Del explains that while the fort was used by the COG as a field hospital during the war, it was actually around for a long time beforehand made by someone unknown. They enter into a church area of the fort, and are greeted by another of the zombie creatures. However, it jumps into some sort of nest pool in the room instead of attacking them, and comes out as a [[GiantMook [[{{Mooks}} much larger humanoid]] that's no longer zombie-like. Picking up a nearby gun, the humanoid creature [[KillAllHumans yells at JD's group to die]] as more of the same creature pop up out of the nest to attack them. JD's group dispose of the large humanoid creatures in the church, but and the nest acts similar to a Locust tunnel where they can be closed off with a frag grenade. Shortly after, more Swarm enemies burst through the door near them that leads to the church's next area. They fight through more of the Swarm creatures into a large chapel room to reach the exit door on the other end.
After successfully making their way through the church, the 3 of them take the next moments to try to understand what they saw at the nest room where the zombie creatures were evolving into larger Swarm humanoids. JD questions how they're evolving so quickly, which Kait answers that its possible for smaller juvenile insects to turn into larger drones within just a few days. Due to Kait's description, Del decides to dub the small zombie Swarm creatures they've been coming across as [[OurZombiesAreDifferent Juvies]], and questions what the larger humanoid [[{{Mooks}} Drone]] things are that they've been turning into, which JD states that they should be finding that out soon enough. JD's group next come across Fort Reval's graveyard, which more of thelarger Swarm humanoids Drones pop up from the ground to attack them. They make it through the graveyard, and start to hear the static from Marcus' radio again telling them that they're still keeping up with the Snatcher. The 3 of them next enter into a courtyard outside the fort's tram station, but their path forward is blocked by new four-legged Swarm enemies that Del dubs as [[SpikeShooter Pouncers]]. JD's group [[BossBattle battle it out]] against 3 Pouncers, which proves to be a tough fight since the creatures can fire deadly tail quills at JD and company.
After successfully making their way through the church, the 3 of them take the next moments to try to understand what they saw at the nest room where the zombie creatures were evolving into larger Swarm humanoids. JD questions how they're evolving so quickly, which Kait answers that its possible for smaller juvenile insects to turn into larger drones within just a few days. Due to Kait's description, Del decides to dub the small zombie Swarm creatures they've been coming across as [[OurZombiesAreDifferent Juvies]], and questions what the larger humanoid [[{{Mooks}} Drone]] things are that they've been turning into, which JD states that they should be finding that out soon enough. JD's group next come across Fort Reval's graveyard, which more of the
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Getting off the tram, JD's group see that they've followed the Snatcher to an upper area of Fort Reval, which leaves Kait confused since she figured that their main objective was to reach the underground mine. They make their way to the exit, and dispose of more Swarm forces after getting outside. JD and company spot the Snatcher that took Marcus in the distance again passing by the fort's barracks toward's the main keep, which they return to chasing after. They fight their way through the Swarm forces into the barracks, and kill the ones inside the building's main hall. 3 Pouncers drop into the main hall that JD's group [[BossBattle battle it out]] against, and once they're defeated, Swarm reinforcements appear through the exit door on the other side of the room.
Making it out of the barracks, they spot the Snatcher again passing by the fort's museum building. JD's group fight their way into the museum, and clear the Swarm forces out of it. Using a turret set up on the museum's second floor, they HoldTheLine against Swarm reinforcements charging up the path they just pushed through towards the museum. Once all the Swarm forces are defeated after the large battle, JD's group continue along the path beyond the museum to continue towards the keep. Along the way, Del points out how it is that the COG just abandoned places like Fort Reval to rot away, which JD states that it's because there's people like his dad who prefer to leave some things untouched since it reminds them of the hell they went through during the war.
JD and company arrive outside the keep, and dispose of the Swarm forces defending it. They're stuck from going any further due to the [[BrokenBridge drawbridge]] being pulled back, which they shoot out the supports to force it to lower. Once the bridge it lowered, they're attacked by the Swarm forces stationed on the other side. JD's group disposes of these enemies, and then makes their way through the gate of Fort Reval's keep. They spot the Snatcher again, which they make their way through the keep's hallways to continue chasing after it. They exit out into the keep's central courtyard where they spot the Snatcher escaping into a lower Swarm infested catacomb area. Continuing the chase, JD's group fight their way through the Swarm's forces down to the entrance of the fort's catacombs.
!!!Chapter 4: Do Not Go Gentle
JD, Del and Kait arrive at the entrance to Fort Reval's catacombs, which they believe to be the place that the Snatchers came from. JD and Del RockPaperScissors to see who goes in first, which results in Del leading the way. They come across a water well in the catacombs where they see one of the Snatchers making their way down the well into the complete darkness. JD's group continue to go deeper into the catacombs to reach the bottom of the well where they start to come across Swarm forces. However, they take this as a positive sign since it means that they're on the right track, and might even bring them to the osmium mine. JD's group next fights through a tunnel filled with Juvies, and then take part in a large battle against Swarm forces in the next catacomb room. Once the area is clear, JD and company move on to the next area of the catacombs. Del questions why they're down here when their main objective is to search for the mine, which Kait explains that there's a strong possibility that the catacombs and mines are connected given that they've been following where the Snatchers are going.
Continuing their way through the catacombs, Kait notes that the place looks like it's been around for hundreds of years, and has probably been a burial ground for a long time. They make their way down around the water well again showing that they've made it to a lower area of the catacombs, and enter into another large room filled with Swarm forces. JD's group partake in another large battle against the Swarm forces to make it to the other side of the room. They next enter into a [[AncientTomb burial room]] for a King of the past where they spot a Snatcher escape to an unreachable location. Stuck in the King's burial room, JD's group are ambushed by Pouncers and Juvies, but they manage to dispose of them. They investigate the King's burial room after the battle to look for an exit, which JD finds a hole beneath one of the sarcophagus' to drop to a deeper location. JD's group drop through the hole into a natural cave tunnel beneath the catacombs.
Making their way through the cave tunnel to continue searching for the Snatcher, they come across a high-low branch path where JD takes one by himself while Del and Kait take the other path to cover more ground. JD and company cover one another as they fight against the Swarm forces through the cave network. Eventually, they locate an entrance into the osmium mine where they witness the Snatchers heading down into it. Standing atop the mine entrance, Del suggests that they use the nearby ore transport elevator to carry themselves down. Along the way to the transporter, Kait points out that the transporter doesn't look safe, which JD replies that it probably wasn't used since 25 years ago when they originally stored away the Locust corpses. Kait next asks why the COG chose to bury the corpses to begin with, which JD answers that it was their only option since the Locust bodies formed those yellow crystals that made them impossible to burn. Kait makes it clear that she doesn't like the idea of putting something underground that started off underground, which JD admits that he never said it was a good idea. Shortly after, JD's group arrives at the mine's ore transport elevator. They clear the area of the Swarm forces stationed there, and then head over to the ore transport to see if they can get it working.
!!!Chapter 5: Elevator to Hell
JD's group stand atop the ore transport elevator that will take them down to the osmium mine where the Snatchers have been going. Despite JD being ready to go down, Del shows apprehension, and argues with JD about not knowing what they could end up facing down there. JD points out that he didn't argue with Del back then when the latter wanted to leave the COG, and asks for Del to be the one that trusts him this time around since JD still requires his friend's help to rescue his dad, which Del agrees to go along with. JD next asks if Kait is ok with this, which she quickly states that she isn't stopping now since she's already come this far. The 3 of them board the elevator, and head over to the control room, which Kait questions if something so old is actually going to work. They see that a Fabricator has been left behind in the control room that helps them restock on supplies, which JD then flips a switch to turn the lights back on. However, it ends up not providing power to turn the ore transport on. Del theorizes that the elevator probably requires fuel to get working, and suggests that their best option is to replace the fuel tank with a full one.
JD makes his way down to the lower bridge of the transport elevator to replace the fuel tank while Kait remains behind at the control room to turn everything on once the fuel is replaced. He fights off a couple Juvies that jump onto the elevator, and then flips the switch that changes the system over to a reserve tank. With the power now restored, Kait activates the ore transport, which begins their descent down the elevator shaft towards the osmium mine. They use the elevator's Fabricator to set up a defensive position of traps and turrets for when the Swarm forces attempt to stop their descent. The ore transport ends up getting stuck on infestation tendrils along the way down, which allows for the Swarm to board the elevator to attack. JD's group HoldTheLine to protect their elevator from the invading Swarm forces, which the first wave has them attacked by a large amount of Juvies. They set up more defenses with the Fabricator following the first wave, which leads to JD's group next getting attacked by a large amount of Swarm Drones for the second wave. Holding out against the second wave, JD's group use the downtime to set up more Fabricator defenses. The infestation tendrils end up destroying the elevator's engine, which causes the ore transport to remain stuck in place. The third wave begins where this time around, JD and company fight off a combined Swarm force of Juvies and Drones.
After holding off the third wave, JD states that their current goal is to get their ore transport moving again. Del explains that their only option is to find a way to cool the engine due to the infestation tendrils frying it as they make their way over to the elevator's engine room. JD and Del spin the valves to provide coolant to the engine, which powers up the ore transport again. The elevator returns to descending down as Pouncers and Juvies jump onto the ore transport to attack JD's group. During the battle, the elevator's descent speeds up due to one side of the ore transport's supports exploding. Before the elevator crashes to the bottom of the mine, JD and company push through the remaining Swarm forces aboard the ore transport in order to pull the emergency break in the control room. The breaks fail to activate at first leaving JD's group to accept that they're about to die, but it finally kicks in as they get closer to the bottom to the point of not crashing. Upon landing at the bottom of the osmium mine, JD, Del and Kait are shown to have made it out unharmed as they begin their journey through the mine to find where Marcus was taken.
!!!Chapter 6: Origins
JD's group enter COG's osmium mine facility to search for the Snatcher that took away Marcus. Kait is left wondering how big the mining operation was back in the day, which Del explains that the osmium was used to coat COG's bayonet weapons until the mine got fully tapped out of its resources. JD flips a switch to open a door to the next area, which amazes Kait that the abandoned mining facility still has power. Del explains this as well that the facility runs on geothermal energy using the heat created by the planet. Along the way, JD's group come across a [[RestAndResupplyStop couple rooms]] where the COG dumped away many of its weapons, and use it as a chance to restock on supplies. Kait next asks why the Snatchers would retreat to the mining facility, which JD figures that their hive is probably close by.
Shortly after, the 3 of them arrive at the top of a large cargo loading room where they can see a large Swarm tendril infestation in the distance that JD believes to be the entrance to their hive. JD and company make their way down the stairs to the cargo room's bottom level where they're attacked by more of the Swarm forces. After the Swarm forces are defeated, they investigate a pile of yellow crystals similar to the one that JD showed Marcus, but before they could figure anything out, an [[EliteMooks elite Swarm humanoid]] bigger than the normal Drone bursts through the wall and attacks them. The 3 of them battle it out against the elite Swarm humanoid, as well as other Swarm reinforcements. Another elite Swarm humanoid arrives after the first is defeated, but JD's group are still able to defeat it. After the battle, Kait notes that the elites are looking a lot closer to the Locust than the previous Swarm creatures, and confirms it that [[NotQuiteDead the Locust are back]]; having been cocooned and evolving the whole time the past 25 years while humanity was at peace.
JD's group continue making their way deeper into the mining facility towards the hive where they enter a room full of Swarm corpses that all died to a human scavenger who entered the facility before them. The corpse of the scavenger is in the room as well, which they investigate, and find that he [[DyingClue left a message]] warning people to turn back. Approaching the next door, a Pouncer with a couple Juvies attempt to ambush them, which they're able to defeat and move on. The 3 of them enter the next area where they fight through Swarm forces outside a storage shelter. The shelter turns out to be housing a [[MiniMecha Mechanical Loader]], which JD's group uses to remove the rubble blocking the path forward. They then use the Loader to charge down the path killing any Swarm enemy they come across, but end up crashing it into a pile of yellow crystals. With their Loader wrecked, they move on to the next area. Along the way, Del questions how they're going to climb back out of the mine given that the ore transport elevator they rode down on is wrecked, which JD reminds him that they'll figure that problem out only when its the appropriate time.
JD's group come across a small tendril infestation entrance that makes it clear to them that they've located a path into the hive. Upon entering, they finally begin to hear Marcus' radio again, which tells them that they've caught up to the Snatcher. JD and company enter into a large room of the hive, but before they could search for Marcus, they're met by the Snatcher, and are forced to [[BossBattle battle against it]]. The 3 of them aim for the weak spot, which is [[AttackItsWeakPoint the belly]] that holds its victims, and are eventually able to defeat the Snatcher. Following the fight, they search around the Snatcher's hive for the newest pod that's holding Marcus. Upon finding it, JD cuts it open, which has Marcus fall to the floor unconscious. JD becomes saddened believing his father to be dead and tries to wake him up. He's unsuccessful at first, but the pod liquid comes pouring out of Marcus' mouth showing that he's [[NotQuiteDead trying to get air]]. JD helps get his father's armor off, which finally allows Marcus to properly breathe, and coughs up what's left of the liquid that was in him.
After Marcus gets a hold of himself, he reveals to JD and company that he was connected to the Swarm's network while he was stuck within the pod. Del asks what he means by that, which Marcus explains that the hive is all connected to the humans that have been podded, and that it's proof to him that the Locust never died. JD replies that they already figured it out themselves as Marcus turns his attention to Kait. He reveals to Kait that her mother, Reyna, is [[NotQuiteDead still alive]], but they have something special planned for her because she didn't get podded like the other humans the Swarm captured. Kait asks where she is, which Marcus answers that they took her to a different burial site. He also reveals that he felt the other villagers that were taken, but they [[BearerOfBadNews ended up dying]] in the pods before JD's group could make it in time. JD, Del and Kait take a moment to grieve for their dead friends, including Oscar, which JD tries to comfort Kait given how close she was to them. However, Kait remains calm knowing that keeping her mind in a dark place isn't going to help her mom. With grieving over, Marcus asks what their plan is to return to the surface, which JD warns his dad that he's not going to like the answer.
!!Act IV
!!!Chapter 1: Get Out
Making it out of the barracks, they spot the Snatcher again passing by the fort's museum building. JD's group fight their way into the museum, and clear the Swarm forces out of it. Using a turret set up on the museum's second floor, they HoldTheLine against Swarm reinforcements charging up the path they just pushed through towards the museum. Once all the Swarm forces are defeated after the large battle, JD's group continue along the path beyond the museum to continue towards the keep. Along the way, Del points out how it is that the COG just abandoned places like Fort Reval to rot away, which JD states that it's because there's people like his dad who prefer to leave some things untouched since it reminds them of the hell they went through during the war.
JD and company arrive outside the keep, and dispose of the Swarm forces defending it. They're stuck from going any further due to the [[BrokenBridge drawbridge]] being pulled back, which they shoot out the supports to force it to lower. Once the bridge it lowered, they're attacked by the Swarm forces stationed on the other side. JD's group disposes of these enemies, and then makes their way through the gate of Fort Reval's keep. They spot the Snatcher again, which they make their way through the keep's hallways to continue chasing after it. They exit out into the keep's central courtyard where they spot the Snatcher escaping into a lower Swarm infested catacomb area. Continuing the chase, JD's group fight their way through the Swarm's forces down to the entrance of the fort's catacombs.
!!!Chapter 4: Do Not Go Gentle
JD, Del and Kait arrive at the entrance to Fort Reval's catacombs, which they believe to be the place that the Snatchers came from. JD and Del RockPaperScissors to see who goes in first, which results in Del leading the way. They come across a water well in the catacombs where they see one of the Snatchers making their way down the well into the complete darkness. JD's group continue to go deeper into the catacombs to reach the bottom of the well where they start to come across Swarm forces. However, they take this as a positive sign since it means that they're on the right track, and might even bring them to the osmium mine. JD's group next fights through a tunnel filled with Juvies, and then take part in a large battle against Swarm forces in the next catacomb room. Once the area is clear, JD and company move on to the next area of the catacombs. Del questions why they're down here when their main objective is to search for the mine, which Kait explains that there's a strong possibility that the catacombs and mines are connected given that they've been following where the Snatchers are going.
Continuing their way through the catacombs, Kait notes that the place looks like it's been around for hundreds of years, and has probably been a burial ground for a long time. They make their way down around the water well again showing that they've made it to a lower area of the catacombs, and enter into another large room filled with Swarm forces. JD's group partake in another large battle against the Swarm forces to make it to the other side of the room. They next enter into a [[AncientTomb burial room]] for a King of the past where they spot a Snatcher escape to an unreachable location. Stuck in the King's burial room, JD's group are ambushed by Pouncers and Juvies, but they manage to dispose of them. They investigate the King's burial room after the battle to look for an exit, which JD finds a hole beneath one of the sarcophagus' to drop to a deeper location. JD's group drop through the hole into a natural cave tunnel beneath the catacombs.
Making their way through the cave tunnel to continue searching for the Snatcher, they come across a high-low branch path where JD takes one by himself while Del and Kait take the other path to cover more ground. JD and company cover one another as they fight against the Swarm forces through the cave network. Eventually, they locate an entrance into the osmium mine where they witness the Snatchers heading down into it. Standing atop the mine entrance, Del suggests that they use the nearby ore transport elevator to carry themselves down. Along the way to the transporter, Kait points out that the transporter doesn't look safe, which JD replies that it probably wasn't used since 25 years ago when they originally stored away the Locust corpses. Kait next asks why the COG chose to bury the corpses to begin with, which JD answers that it was their only option since the Locust bodies formed those yellow crystals that made them impossible to burn. Kait makes it clear that she doesn't like the idea of putting something underground that started off underground, which JD admits that he never said it was a good idea. Shortly after, JD's group arrives at the mine's ore transport elevator. They clear the area of the Swarm forces stationed there, and then head over to the ore transport to see if they can get it working.
!!!Chapter 5: Elevator to Hell
JD's group stand atop the ore transport elevator that will take them down to the osmium mine where the Snatchers have been going. Despite JD being ready to go down, Del shows apprehension, and argues with JD about not knowing what they could end up facing down there. JD points out that he didn't argue with Del back then when the latter wanted to leave the COG, and asks for Del to be the one that trusts him this time around since JD still requires his friend's help to rescue his dad, which Del agrees to go along with. JD next asks if Kait is ok with this, which she quickly states that she isn't stopping now since she's already come this far. The 3 of them board the elevator, and head over to the control room, which Kait questions if something so old is actually going to work. They see that a Fabricator has been left behind in the control room that helps them restock on supplies, which JD then flips a switch to turn the lights back on. However, it ends up not providing power to turn the ore transport on. Del theorizes that the elevator probably requires fuel to get working, and suggests that their best option is to replace the fuel tank with a full one.
JD makes his way down to the lower bridge of the transport elevator to replace the fuel tank while Kait remains behind at the control room to turn everything on once the fuel is replaced. He fights off a couple Juvies that jump onto the elevator, and then flips the switch that changes the system over to a reserve tank. With the power now restored, Kait activates the ore transport, which begins their descent down the elevator shaft towards the osmium mine. They use the elevator's Fabricator to set up a defensive position of traps and turrets for when the Swarm forces attempt to stop their descent. The ore transport ends up getting stuck on infestation tendrils along the way down, which allows for the Swarm to board the elevator to attack. JD's group HoldTheLine to protect their elevator from the invading Swarm forces, which the first wave has them attacked by a large amount of Juvies. They set up more defenses with the Fabricator following the first wave, which leads to JD's group next getting attacked by a large amount of Swarm Drones for the second wave. Holding out against the second wave, JD's group use the downtime to set up more Fabricator defenses. The infestation tendrils end up destroying the elevator's engine, which causes the ore transport to remain stuck in place. The third wave begins where this time around, JD and company fight off a combined Swarm force of Juvies and Drones.
After holding off the third wave, JD states that their current goal is to get their ore transport moving again. Del explains that their only option is to find a way to cool the engine due to the infestation tendrils frying it as they make their way over to the elevator's engine room. JD and Del spin the valves to provide coolant to the engine, which powers up the ore transport again. The elevator returns to descending down as Pouncers and Juvies jump onto the ore transport to attack JD's group. During the battle, the elevator's descent speeds up due to one side of the ore transport's supports exploding. Before the elevator crashes to the bottom of the mine, JD and company push through the remaining Swarm forces aboard the ore transport in order to pull the emergency break in the control room. The breaks fail to activate at first leaving JD's group to accept that they're about to die, but it finally kicks in as they get closer to the bottom to the point of not crashing. Upon landing at the bottom of the osmium mine, JD, Del and Kait are shown to have made it out unharmed as they begin their journey through the mine to find where Marcus was taken.
!!!Chapter 6: Origins
JD's group enter COG's osmium mine facility to search for the Snatcher that took away Marcus. Kait is left wondering how big the mining operation was back in the day, which Del explains that the osmium was used to coat COG's bayonet weapons until the mine got fully tapped out of its resources. JD flips a switch to open a door to the next area, which amazes Kait that the abandoned mining facility still has power. Del explains this as well that the facility runs on geothermal energy using the heat created by the planet. Along the way, JD's group come across a [[RestAndResupplyStop couple rooms]] where the COG dumped away many of its weapons, and use it as a chance to restock on supplies. Kait next asks why the Snatchers would retreat to the mining facility, which JD figures that their hive is probably close by.
Shortly after, the 3 of them arrive at the top of a large cargo loading room where they can see a large Swarm tendril infestation in the distance that JD believes to be the entrance to their hive. JD and company make their way down the stairs to the cargo room's bottom level where they're attacked by more of the Swarm forces. After the Swarm forces are defeated, they investigate a pile of yellow crystals similar to the one that JD showed Marcus, but before they could figure anything out, an [[EliteMooks elite Swarm humanoid]] bigger than the normal Drone bursts through the wall and attacks them. The 3 of them battle it out against the elite Swarm humanoid, as well as other Swarm reinforcements. Another elite Swarm humanoid arrives after the first is defeated, but JD's group are still able to defeat it. After the battle, Kait notes that the elites are looking a lot closer to the Locust than the previous Swarm creatures, and confirms it that [[NotQuiteDead the Locust are back]]; having been cocooned and evolving the whole time the past 25 years while humanity was at peace.
JD's group continue making their way deeper into the mining facility towards the hive where they enter a room full of Swarm corpses that all died to a human scavenger who entered the facility before them. The corpse of the scavenger is in the room as well, which they investigate, and find that he [[DyingClue left a message]] warning people to turn back. Approaching the next door, a Pouncer with a couple Juvies attempt to ambush them, which they're able to defeat and move on. The 3 of them enter the next area where they fight through Swarm forces outside a storage shelter. The shelter turns out to be housing a [[MiniMecha Mechanical Loader]], which JD's group uses to remove the rubble blocking the path forward. They then use the Loader to charge down the path killing any Swarm enemy they come across, but end up crashing it into a pile of yellow crystals. With their Loader wrecked, they move on to the next area. Along the way, Del questions how they're going to climb back out of the mine given that the ore transport elevator they rode down on is wrecked, which JD reminds him that they'll figure that problem out only when its the appropriate time.
JD's group come across a small tendril infestation entrance that makes it clear to them that they've located a path into the hive. Upon entering, they finally begin to hear Marcus' radio again, which tells them that they've caught up to the Snatcher. JD and company enter into a large room of the hive, but before they could search for Marcus, they're met by the Snatcher, and are forced to [[BossBattle battle against it]]. The 3 of them aim for the weak spot, which is [[AttackItsWeakPoint the belly]] that holds its victims, and are eventually able to defeat the Snatcher. Following the fight, they search around the Snatcher's hive for the newest pod that's holding Marcus. Upon finding it, JD cuts it open, which has Marcus fall to the floor unconscious. JD becomes saddened believing his father to be dead and tries to wake him up. He's unsuccessful at first, but the pod liquid comes pouring out of Marcus' mouth showing that he's [[NotQuiteDead trying to get air]]. JD helps get his father's armor off, which finally allows Marcus to properly breathe, and coughs up what's left of the liquid that was in him.
After Marcus gets a hold of himself, he reveals to JD and company that he was connected to the Swarm's network while he was stuck within the pod. Del asks what he means by that, which Marcus explains that the hive is all connected to the humans that have been podded, and that it's proof to him that the Locust never died. JD replies that they already figured it out themselves as Marcus turns his attention to Kait. He reveals to Kait that her mother, Reyna, is [[NotQuiteDead still alive]], but they have something special planned for her because she didn't get podded like the other humans the Swarm captured. Kait asks where she is, which Marcus answers that they took her to a different burial site. He also reveals that he felt the other villagers that were taken, but they [[BearerOfBadNews ended up dying]] in the pods before JD's group could make it in time. JD, Del and Kait take a moment to grieve for their dead friends, including Oscar, which JD tries to comfort Kait given how close she was to them. However, Kait remains calm knowing that keeping her mind in a dark place isn't going to help her mom. With grieving over, Marcus asks what their plan is to return to the surface, which JD warns his dad that he's not going to like the answer.
!!Act IV
!!!Chapter 1: Get Out
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After successfully making their way through the church, the 3 of them take the next moments to try to understand what they saw at the nest room where the zombie creatures were evolving into larger Swarm humanoids. JD questions how they're evolving so quickly, which Kait answers that its possible for smaller juvenile insects to turn into larger drones within just a few days. Due to Kait's description, Del decides to dub the small zombie Swarm creatures they've been coming across as [[OurZombiesAreDifferent Juvies]], and questions what the larger humanoid things are that they've been turning into, which JD states that they should be finding that out soon enough. JD's group next come across Fort Reval's graveyard, which more of the larger Swarm humanoids pop up from the ground to attack them. They make it through the graveyard, and start to hear the static from Marcus' radio again telling them that they're still keeping up with the Snatcher. The 3 of them next enter into a courtyard outside the fort's tram station, but their path forward is blocked by a new four-legged Swarm enemies that Del dubs as [[SpikeShooter Pouncers]]. JD's group [[BossBattle battle it out]] against 3 Pouncers, which proves to be a tough fight since the creatures can fire deadly tail quills at JD and company.
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After successfully making their way through the church, the 3 of them take the next moments to try to understand what they saw at the nest room where the zombie creatures were evolving into larger Swarm humanoids. JD questions how they're evolving so quickly, which Kait answers that its possible for smaller juvenile insects to turn into larger drones within just a few days. Due to Kait's description, Del decides to dub the small zombie Swarm creatures they've been coming across as [[OurZombiesAreDifferent Juvies]], and questions what the larger humanoid things are that they've been turning into, which JD states that they should be finding that out soon enough. JD's group next come across Fort Reval's graveyard, which more of the larger Swarm humanoids pop up from the ground to attack them. They make it through the graveyard, and start to hear the static from Marcus' radio again telling them that they're still keeping up with the Snatcher. The 3 of them next enter into a courtyard outside the fort's tram station, but their path forward is blocked by a new four-legged Swarm enemies that Del dubs as [[SpikeShooter Pouncers]]. JD's group [[BossBattle battle it out]] against 3 Pouncers, which proves to be a tough fight since the creatures can fire deadly tail quills at JD and company.
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Some time after, it's become nighttime in the village. JD, Del, and Kait remain at the village's power station trying to get the fabricator up and running. During a food break, Kait spots a [[SinisterSilhouettes black silhouette]] through the window of something big moving through the village that doesn't appear to be human. She takes a peak out the door, and sees another dark creature moving through the village, which JD and Del manage to finally get the power back on to the station at that point. Kait tries to warn the other 2 about the things she keeps seeing moving around the village, which one of said creatures ends up attacking the power station, and causes the power to get knocked out again. They start to hear villagers screaming in the distance as the village alarm goes off as well. JD's group try to leave the power station to check out what's going on, but their door gets locked from the outside by Kait's mother. Reyna orders for her daughter to [[MamaBear run and hide]] as she gets grabbed by one of the creatures. Reyna is able to cut herself free of the creature, but a second one arrives that manages to overpower her. JD, Del, and Kait attempt to break out of the power station to try to help her, but aren't able to do so. Oscar arrives to try to support Reyna against the creature, but said creature overpowers him as well, and results in Oscar [[EatenAlive getting scooped up]] by one of the attacking creatures that then leaves the village. With no one left to help her, Reyna takes one last look at her precious [[PlotCoupon neck amulet]], and accepts being [[BadassInDistress taken away]] by the creature.
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Some time after, it's become nighttime in the village. JD, Del, and Kait remain at the village's power station trying to get the fabricator up and running. During a food break, Kait spots a [[SinisterSilhouettes black silhouette]] through the window of something big moving through the village that doesn't appear to be human. She takes a peak out the door, and sees another dark creature moving through the village, which JD and Del manage to finally get the power back on to the station at that point. Kait tries to warn the other 2 about the things she keeps seeing moving around the village, which one of said creatures ends up attacking the power station, and causes the power to get knocked out again. They start to hear villagers screaming in the distance as the village alarm goes off as well. JD's group try to leave the power station to check out what's going on, but their door gets locked from the outside by Kait's mother. Reyna orders for her daughter to [[MamaBear run and hide]] as she gets grabbed by one of the creatures. Reyna is able to cut herself free of the creature, but a second one arrives that manages to overpower her. JD, Del, and Kait attempt to break out of the power station to try to help her, but aren't able to do so. Oscar arrives to try to support Reyna against the creature, but said creature overpowers him as well, and results in Oscar [[EatenAlive [[SwallowedWhole getting scooped up]] by one of the attacking creatures that then leaves the village. With no one left to help her, Reyna takes one last look at her precious [[PlotCoupon neck amulet]], and accepts being [[BadassInDistress taken away]] by the creature.
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JD, Kait, Del and Marcus drive their 2 Track Mules to a town on the outskirts of the abandoned Fort Reval, which they get off to walk the rest of the way. JD asks if his father really believes that the Swarm is within the fort, which Marcus states that their actual goal is to [[ThePlan reach the osmium mine]] that's on the other side of it. Marcus explains further that the mine is what the COG chose to use as a [[TheReveal dumping ground for thousands of Locust corpses]] once the war was over. As a result, Marcus believes of a possibility that they might find the answers they're looking for if the Swarm turns out to be connected to the Locust. Kait asks if Marcus had ever been to the Locust dumping ground, which Marcus answers that he's only been there once with Anya 25 years ago when the war against the Locust just ended, and they were tasked to supervise the disposal. However, the order was given to seal the dumping ground up and walk away after the Locust corpses became indestructible due to getting covered in yellow crystals similar to the one that JD showed him at the estate. Del asks if this means that the Locust are making a comeback, which Marcus answers that he doesn't know yet.
The 4 of them make their way through the town towards Fort Reval where they begin to hear something [[MightyRoar roaring]] in the distance. They also begin to hear sounds of nearby town objects falling, which puts them on alert that something close by is following them. The winds also begin to pick up, which tells them that a Windflare storm is about to reach their location. They make a run for the fort before being overtaken by the Windflare, but rubble from the above castle wall ends up breaking off, and blocks the main gate. JD's group take the side-path around Fort Reval to enter a back entrance. They make their way through the fort tunnel, which they see that the walls and such have become infested by something that's giving off a glow. JD checks the infestation's remains of what looks like the remnants of an egg pod, and doesn't find anything important other than getting squirted by a leftover liquid.
They continue through the tunnel to search for what came out of the pod, but upon entering the next room, they find a pod that still hasn't hatched. Marcus cuts through the pod to check its contents only to find the skeleton remains of what was once a human. JD then investigates the corpse, and [[TheReveal finds a COG symbol]], which answers for them what was happening to the people that Jinn claimed was mysteriously disappearing. Kait begins to worry about the same thing happening to her mother having realized that the Swarm's goal has been to harvest humans for some reason, which JD assures her that they will find Reyna. JD and company continue making their way through the fort's back tunnel, and come across more pods, which stumps even Marcus as to what's going on. The thing they heard before is heard roaring again, but Marcus orders them to keep calm. Eventually, they make it out into Fort Reval's courtyard where Marcus spots the Swarm creature atop the wall that's been following them.
Marcus decides to act as bait to lure out the creature so that JD's group get a clear shot at it. However, it turns out the creature was also acting as a lure as a second one appears to catch Marcus by surprise. Marcus ends up [[SwallowedWhole getting scooped up]] into the creature's body, which forces JD, Del and Kait to retreat after more of the creatures start to appear to try to ambush the rest of the group. The 3 of them retreat into a nearby room of the fort, and barricade the door, which keeps them safe for the time being. JD is left angry that his father got taken away while Kait and Del remain confused about the situation they're now in. After calming down a tad, JD makes it clear to his companions that his dad isn't dead yet since they already know that the Swarm isn't killing their targets, but are capturing humans to harvest them for some other purpose, and that it takes time for the humans to go through the harvesting process. As a result, JD makes it their goal to [[ThePlan go after the creature]] that took Marcus since they still need his father to complete their primary objective. Del asks how they're supposed to find Marcus, which JD answers that it's the same place his father was taking them, the Locust dumping ground.
!!!Chapter 2: Night Terrors
With the way they took in being barricaded, JD's group check around the fort room for a way out. They find another tunnel behind some shelves, which they go through to get back outside. They also hear the roars moving away in the distance, which they take as a sign that the creature is currently taking Marcus away deeper into the fort. They find the door forward blocked by one of the human pods, which JD cuts open. Only instead of finding a corpse, the thing inside turns out to be alive, and has transformed into some sort of [[OurZombiesAreDifferent zombie-like humanoid creature]]. Other pods along the path hatch to reveal more of the same humanoid enemies, which JD and company fight off to reach the next area. Along the way, Del and JD piece it together that the pods are actually incubators where humans are put in so that the zombie things they just fought are what comes out.
Continuing their journey through Fort Reval, JD's group enter into another courtyard where they spot the creature that took Marcus in the distance. Deciding to dub the four-legged creatures that took Marcus away as [[EatingTheEnemy Snatchers]], they begin to chase after it while being attacked by more of the hatched zombie creatures that turn out to be quite fast and agile. After disposing of the zombie creatures, Kait asks what their plan is once they find the Snatcher, which JD answers that along with his father, they're going to find Reyna, as well as any others that ended up getting snatched. They also begin to hear static originating from Marcus' radio, which they take as a sign that they're getting close. JD's group spot the Snatcher again in the distance heading for Fort Reval's tram station, which they make it their goal to journey towards.
Along the path towards the tram station, they fight through more of the zombie creatures. Kait wonders who could have been the original owner of Fort Reval, which Del explains that while the fort was used by the COG as a field hospital during the war, it was actually around for a long time beforehand made by someone unknown. They enter into a church area of the fort, and are greeted by another of the zombie creatures. However, it jumps into some sort of nest pool in the room instead of attacking them, and comes out as a [[GiantMook much larger humanoid]] that's no longer zombie-like. Picking up a nearby gun, the humanoid creature [[KillAllHumans yells at JD's group to die]] as more of the same creature pop up out of the nest to attack them. JD's group dispose of the large humanoid creatures in the church, but more burst through the door near them that leads to the church's next area. They fight through more of the Swarm creatures into a large chapel room to reach the exit door on the other end.
After successfully making their way through the church, the 3 of them take the next moments to try to understand what they saw at the nest room where the zombie creatures were evolving into larger Swarm humanoids. JD questions how they're evolving so quickly, which Kait answers that its possible for smaller juvenile insects to turn into larger drones within just a few days. Due to Kait's description, Del decides to dub the small zombie Swarm creatures they've been coming across as [[OurZombiesAreDifferent Juvies]], and questions what the larger humanoid things are that they've been turning into, which JD states that they should be finding that out soon enough. JD's group next come across Fort Reval's graveyard, which more of the larger Swarm humanoids pop up from the ground to attack them. They make it through the graveyard, and start to hear the static from Marcus' radio again telling them that they're still keeping up with the Snatcher. The 3 of them next enter into a courtyard outside the fort's tram station, but their path forward is blocked by a new four-legged Swarm enemies that Del dubs as [[SpikeShooter Pouncers]]. JD's group [[BossBattle battle it out]] against 3 Pouncers, which proves to be a tough fight since the creatures can fire deadly tail quills at JD and company.
After the Pouncers are disposed of, JD's group make their way into the tram station, which they see is an elevator track up to a higher area of Fort Reval. They call one of the tram cars down, and board onto it with Del taking command of the tram controls. The tram begins to carry them up as JD uses the downtime to have a moment with Kait. He asks if she's alright after all that's happened so far, which she admits that she's not, and apologizes for getting Marcus caught up in the mess regarding her mother being taken away, which has now resulted in JD losing his family as well. However, JD reassures her that there's still a chance since they still haven't lost anyone yet. Kait remains silent unable to say anything back, but then switches her focus to Del to make their tram go faster. Del states that it's because the tram is being held back by a counterweight, which JD decides to cut the counterweight off using his weapon saw. The result is their tram speeding up and crashing at the top of the elevator track.
!!!Chapter 3: At the Doorstep
The 4 of them make their way through the town towards Fort Reval where they begin to hear something [[MightyRoar roaring]] in the distance. They also begin to hear sounds of nearby town objects falling, which puts them on alert that something close by is following them. The winds also begin to pick up, which tells them that a Windflare storm is about to reach their location. They make a run for the fort before being overtaken by the Windflare, but rubble from the above castle wall ends up breaking off, and blocks the main gate. JD's group take the side-path around Fort Reval to enter a back entrance. They make their way through the fort tunnel, which they see that the walls and such have become infested by something that's giving off a glow. JD checks the infestation's remains of what looks like the remnants of an egg pod, and doesn't find anything important other than getting squirted by a leftover liquid.
They continue through the tunnel to search for what came out of the pod, but upon entering the next room, they find a pod that still hasn't hatched. Marcus cuts through the pod to check its contents only to find the skeleton remains of what was once a human. JD then investigates the corpse, and [[TheReveal finds a COG symbol]], which answers for them what was happening to the people that Jinn claimed was mysteriously disappearing. Kait begins to worry about the same thing happening to her mother having realized that the Swarm's goal has been to harvest humans for some reason, which JD assures her that they will find Reyna. JD and company continue making their way through the fort's back tunnel, and come across more pods, which stumps even Marcus as to what's going on. The thing they heard before is heard roaring again, but Marcus orders them to keep calm. Eventually, they make it out into Fort Reval's courtyard where Marcus spots the Swarm creature atop the wall that's been following them.
Marcus decides to act as bait to lure out the creature so that JD's group get a clear shot at it. However, it turns out the creature was also acting as a lure as a second one appears to catch Marcus by surprise. Marcus ends up [[SwallowedWhole getting scooped up]] into the creature's body, which forces JD, Del and Kait to retreat after more of the creatures start to appear to try to ambush the rest of the group. The 3 of them retreat into a nearby room of the fort, and barricade the door, which keeps them safe for the time being. JD is left angry that his father got taken away while Kait and Del remain confused about the situation they're now in. After calming down a tad, JD makes it clear to his companions that his dad isn't dead yet since they already know that the Swarm isn't killing their targets, but are capturing humans to harvest them for some other purpose, and that it takes time for the humans to go through the harvesting process. As a result, JD makes it their goal to [[ThePlan go after the creature]] that took Marcus since they still need his father to complete their primary objective. Del asks how they're supposed to find Marcus, which JD answers that it's the same place his father was taking them, the Locust dumping ground.
!!!Chapter 2: Night Terrors
With the way they took in being barricaded, JD's group check around the fort room for a way out. They find another tunnel behind some shelves, which they go through to get back outside. They also hear the roars moving away in the distance, which they take as a sign that the creature is currently taking Marcus away deeper into the fort. They find the door forward blocked by one of the human pods, which JD cuts open. Only instead of finding a corpse, the thing inside turns out to be alive, and has transformed into some sort of [[OurZombiesAreDifferent zombie-like humanoid creature]]. Other pods along the path hatch to reveal more of the same humanoid enemies, which JD and company fight off to reach the next area. Along the way, Del and JD piece it together that the pods are actually incubators where humans are put in so that the zombie things they just fought are what comes out.
Continuing their journey through Fort Reval, JD's group enter into another courtyard where they spot the creature that took Marcus in the distance. Deciding to dub the four-legged creatures that took Marcus away as [[EatingTheEnemy Snatchers]], they begin to chase after it while being attacked by more of the hatched zombie creatures that turn out to be quite fast and agile. After disposing of the zombie creatures, Kait asks what their plan is once they find the Snatcher, which JD answers that along with his father, they're going to find Reyna, as well as any others that ended up getting snatched. They also begin to hear static originating from Marcus' radio, which they take as a sign that they're getting close. JD's group spot the Snatcher again in the distance heading for Fort Reval's tram station, which they make it their goal to journey towards.
Along the path towards the tram station, they fight through more of the zombie creatures. Kait wonders who could have been the original owner of Fort Reval, which Del explains that while the fort was used by the COG as a field hospital during the war, it was actually around for a long time beforehand made by someone unknown. They enter into a church area of the fort, and are greeted by another of the zombie creatures. However, it jumps into some sort of nest pool in the room instead of attacking them, and comes out as a [[GiantMook much larger humanoid]] that's no longer zombie-like. Picking up a nearby gun, the humanoid creature [[KillAllHumans yells at JD's group to die]] as more of the same creature pop up out of the nest to attack them. JD's group dispose of the large humanoid creatures in the church, but more burst through the door near them that leads to the church's next area. They fight through more of the Swarm creatures into a large chapel room to reach the exit door on the other end.
After successfully making their way through the church, the 3 of them take the next moments to try to understand what they saw at the nest room where the zombie creatures were evolving into larger Swarm humanoids. JD questions how they're evolving so quickly, which Kait answers that its possible for smaller juvenile insects to turn into larger drones within just a few days. Due to Kait's description, Del decides to dub the small zombie Swarm creatures they've been coming across as [[OurZombiesAreDifferent Juvies]], and questions what the larger humanoid things are that they've been turning into, which JD states that they should be finding that out soon enough. JD's group next come across Fort Reval's graveyard, which more of the larger Swarm humanoids pop up from the ground to attack them. They make it through the graveyard, and start to hear the static from Marcus' radio again telling them that they're still keeping up with the Snatcher. The 3 of them next enter into a courtyard outside the fort's tram station, but their path forward is blocked by a new four-legged Swarm enemies that Del dubs as [[SpikeShooter Pouncers]]. JD's group [[BossBattle battle it out]] against 3 Pouncers, which proves to be a tough fight since the creatures can fire deadly tail quills at JD and company.
After the Pouncers are disposed of, JD's group make their way into the tram station, which they see is an elevator track up to a higher area of Fort Reval. They call one of the tram cars down, and board onto it with Del taking command of the tram controls. The tram begins to carry them up as JD uses the downtime to have a moment with Kait. He asks if she's alright after all that's happened so far, which she admits that she's not, and apologizes for getting Marcus caught up in the mess regarding her mother being taken away, which has now resulted in JD losing his family as well. However, JD reassures her that there's still a chance since they still haven't lost anyone yet. Kait remains silent unable to say anything back, but then switches her focus to Del to make their tram go faster. Del states that it's because the tram is being held back by a counterweight, which JD decides to cut the counterweight off using his weapon saw. The result is their tram speeding up and crashing at the top of the elevator track.
!!!Chapter 3: At the Doorstep
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-> '''Delta Squad arrives on the island of Azura, which turns out to be a fancy-looking panic room paradise where Prescott hid away all of COG's top scientists in order to protect them until the war was over, but are now all dead after the Locust succeeded in capturing the island. Delta manages to get in contact with Adam Fenix, who reveals to Marcus and company the existence of the parasites within the Imulsion that's the cause of everything on Sera going Lambent. Adam claims to have completed a countermeasure in the form of a Neutron Bomb that will cleanse the planet of everything that's not human, which means that the Locust will end up dying as well. Before breaking Adam out, Delta Squad makes their way over to Azura's Maelstrom Generator tower in order to shut down the artificial hurricane barrier. Once the generator is shut down, human reinforcements from the UIR, a former foe of the COG, make their way onto the island.'''
-> '''Next, Delta Squad heads for Azura's central tower where Adam is being held captive by Queen Myrrah, who desires for him to tweak the countermeasure so that the Locust survives as well. Delta makes it up to Adam's lab where he reveals that he knew about the existence of the Locust before the start of the war, but failed to come up with a solution in time that would have saved the Locust from the Lambent before they were forced to go to war with the humans on the surface. And just like before, he's run out of time to save the Locust again due to the Lambent problem reaching a critical point. Delta Squad and Adam head up to the central tower's roof where they prepare the Neutron Bomb to go off while fending off one last desperate assault from Queen Myrrah so that the bomb doesn't kill off her race.'''
-> '''Next, Delta Squad heads for Azura's central tower where Adam is being held captive by Queen Myrrah, who desires for him to tweak the countermeasure so that the Locust survives as well. Delta makes it up to Adam's lab where he reveals that he knew about the existence of the Locust before the start of the war, but failed to come up with a solution in time that would have saved the Locust from the Lambent before they were forced to go to war with the humans on the surface. And just like before, he's run out of time to save the Locust again due to the Lambent problem reaching a critical point. Delta Squad and Adam head up to the central tower's roof where they prepare the Neutron Bomb to go off while fending off one last desperate assault from Queen Myrrah so that the bomb doesn't kill off her race.'''
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-> '''Delta Squad arrives on the island of Azura, which turns out to be a fancy-looking fancy panic room paradise where Prescott hid away all of COG's top scientists in order to protect them until the war was over, but are now all dead after the Locust succeeded in capturing the island. Delta manages to get in contact with Adam Fenix, who reveals to Marcus and company the existence of the parasites within the Imulsion that's the cause of everything on Sera going Lambent. Adam claims to have completed a countermeasure in the form of a Neutron Bomb that will cleanse the planet of everything that's not human, which means that the Locust will end up dying as well. Before breaking Adam out, Delta Squad makes their way over to Azura's Maelstrom Generator tower in order to shut down the artificial hurricane barrier. Once the generator is shut down, human reinforcements from the UIR, a former foe of the COG, make their way onto COG known as the island.UIR arrive at the island with a giant naval ship to battle it out with the Locust.'''
->'''Next, '''Backed by the support of the UIR reinforcements, Delta Squad heads for is able to fight their way into Azura's central tower where Adam is being held captive by Queen Myrrah, who desires for him to tweak the countermeasure so that the Locust survives as well. Delta makes it up to Adam's lab where he reveals that he knew about the existence of the Locust before the start of the war, but failed to come up with a solution in time that would have saved the Locust from the Lambent before they were forced to go to war with the humans on the surface. And just like before, he's run out of time to save the Locust again due to the Lambent problem reaching a critical point. Delta Squad and Adam head up to the central tower's roof where they prepare the Neutron Bomb to go off while fending off one last desperate assault from Queen Myrrah so that the bomb doesn't kill off her race.'''
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Some time later in the night, JD, Del and Kait arrive at a rundown estate in the wilderness. Kait is unconvinced that the person they came looking for is here since the place looks abandoned, but JD assures her that the person they're here to meet is always here. Leaving their horses in the stable, JD leads them to a different area of the abandoned estate where the person is actually living. Along the way, Del finds it odd that the person didn't fix the place up like he said he would, which JD answers that it was the plan 15 years ago. Kait catches on that the estate is sounding like the place JD grew up, which JD answers that he didn't just live here, but was born here. She also asks if the estate always looked abandoned, which Del answers that it wasn't, and while he had happy memories of this place, JD wishes that it was the same for him. The 3 of them led by JD enter a small home near the estate, and are greeted by JD's father, [[RetiredBadass Marcus Fenix]], sitting in a chair having been waiting for their arrival.
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Some time later in the night, JD, Del and Kait arrive at a rundown estate in the wilderness. Kait is unconvinced that the person they came looking for is here since the place looks abandoned, but JD assures her that the person they're here to meet is always here. Leaving their horses in the stable, JD leads them to a different area of the abandoned estate where the person is actually living. Along the way, Del finds it odd that the person didn't fix the place up like he said he would, which JD answers that it was the plan 15 years ago. Kait catches on that the estate is sounding like the place JD grew up, which JD answers that he didn't just live here, but was born here. She also asks if the estate always looked abandoned, which Del answers that it wasn't, and while he had happy memories of this place, JD wishes that it was the same for him. Within the estate's grounds, JD can visit the [[KilledOffForReal grave site]] of [[SuddenSequelDeathSyndrome Anya Stroud]] to take a moment to mourn for her, which makes it clear that she was JD's mother. The 3 of them led by JD enter a small home near the estate, and are greeted by JD's father, [[RetiredBadass Marcus Fenix]], sitting in a chair having been waiting for their arrival.
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[[PresentDay Fourteen years since E-Day]], the COG remains as the [[PlanetaryNation only human government]] left on Sera, and their [=GEARs=] continue to fight their losing battle against the Locust. With the number of [=GEARs=] dwindling, Colonel [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure Victor Hoffman]] decides to grant a pardon to imprisoned soldiers in an attempt to replenish the army. Due to the pardon, Corporal [[TheWatson Dominic Santiago]] ([[InSeriesNickname Dom]] for short) arrives at his [[BashBrothers old friend's]] prison cell to free [[PragmaticHero Marcus Fenix]], a GEAR Sergeant who was sentenced for abandoning his post 4 years ago for [[MyGreatestFailure trying to save his now deceased father]] from the Locust. As a result of Marcus taking the targeting locator for the Hammer of Dawn with him, the abandonment allowed for the Locust to overrun humanity's capital city of Ephyra.
With the help of a RobotBuddy named [[MeaningfulName JACK]] breaking the prison lock, Dom provides Marcus with a gun and his [[PoweredArmor GEAR armor]]. The [[PlayerCharacter player]] takes on the role of Marcus as the two head off to battle. Marcus and Dom either take the safer route out of the prison, or fights their way through several Locust [[{{Mooks}} Drones]]. Both of which lead them to getting picked up by a [[TheSquad Delta Squad]] helicopter before it gets taken out by a Locust [[GiantSpider Corpser]].
With the help of a RobotBuddy named [[MeaningfulName JACK]] breaking the prison lock, Dom provides Marcus with a gun and his [[PoweredArmor GEAR armor]]. The [[PlayerCharacter player]] takes on the role of Marcus as the two head off to battle. Marcus and Dom either take the safer route out of the prison, or fights their way through several Locust [[{{Mooks}} Drones]]. Both of which lead them to getting picked up by a [[TheSquad Delta Squad]] helicopter before it gets taken out by a Locust [[GiantSpider Corpser]].
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[[PresentDay Fourteen years since E-Day]], the COG remains as the [[PlanetaryNation only human government]] left on Sera, and their [=GEARs=] continue to fight their losing battle against the Locust. With the number of [=GEARs=] dwindling, Colonel [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure Victor Hoffman]] decides to grant a pardon to imprisoned soldiers in an attempt to replenish the army. Due to the pardon, Corporal [[TheWatson Dominic Santiago]] ([[InSeriesNickname Dom]] for short) arrives at his [[BashBrothers old friend's]] prison cell to free [[PragmaticHero Marcus Fenix]], a GEAR Sergeant who was sentenced for abandoning his post 4 years ago for [[MyGreatestFailure trying to save his now deceased father]] from the Locust. As a result of Marcus taking the targeting locator for the Hammer of Dawn with him, the abandonment allowed for the Locust to overrun humanity's capital city of Ephyra.
Ephyra, and resulted in many deaths.
With the help of a RobotBuddy named [[MeaningfulName JACK]] breaking the prison lock, Dom provides Marcus with a gun and his [[PoweredArmor GEAR armor]]. The [[PlayerCharacter player]] takes on the role of Marcus as the two head off to battle. Marcus and Dom either take the safer route out of the prison, or fights their way through several Locust [[{{Mooks}} Drones]]. Both of which lead them to getting picked up bya [[TheSquad Delta Squad]] Squad's]] COG helicopter known as a [[CoolPlane Raven]] before it gets taken out by a Locust [[GiantSpider Corpser]].
With the help of a RobotBuddy named [[MeaningfulName JACK]] breaking the prison lock, Dom provides Marcus with a gun and his [[PoweredArmor GEAR armor]]. The [[PlayerCharacter player]] takes on the role of Marcus as the two head off to battle. Marcus and Dom either take the safer route out of the prison, or fights their way through several Locust [[{{Mooks}} Drones]]. Both of which lead them to getting picked up by
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-> '''A group of Outsiders led by a former GEAR soldier named JD infiltrates a COG settlement to steal a Fabricator that can act as a power supply for their unpowered village. They fight through COG's security robots known as [=DeeBees=] to retrieve the settlement's Fabricator, and then return to the village with their new power supply at hand. At the village, they dispose of First Minister Jinn's [=DeeBee=] retaliation force that was trying to reclaim their stolen Fabricator, but the village comes under attack later in the day by mysterious creatures dubbed as the Swarm that take away a majority of its people; including the village leader, Reyna Diaz. The daughter in JD's group, Kait Diaz, is desperate to search for the creatures that took her mother, which JD admits that there's someone outside of Jinn's COG that could possibly help them.'''
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-> '''JD leads his Outsider team to his home estate in the wilderness where they meet up with his father, Marcus Fenix, hoping that they can convince the retired GEAR soldier to help them search for the Swarm creatures that took away the villagers. Before they could begin investigating, Jinn's [=DeeBees=] arrive at the estate to take JD's group away having branded them as fugitives to COG's authority. Marcus chooses to fight against Jinn, and provides JD and company with GEAR armor that will help them in combat. They fight their way through the [=DeeBees=] to escape the estate, and while evading COG's pursuit, Marcus suggests that their best option to begin investigating the Swarm is to start at Fort Reval.'''
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Some time later in the night, JD, Del and Kait arrive at a rundown estate in the wilderness. Kait is unconvinced that the person they came looking for is here since the place looks abandoned, but JD assures her that the person they're here to meet is always here. Leaving their horses in the stable, JD leads them to a different area of the abandoned estate where the person is actually living. Along the way, Del finds it odd that the person didn't fix the place up like he said he would, which JD answers that it was the plan 15 years ago. Kait catches on that the estate is sounding like the place JD grew up, which JD answers that he didn't just live here, but was born here. She also asks if the estate always looked abandoned, which Del answers that it wasn't, and while he had happy memories of this place, JD wishes that it was the same for him. The 3 of them led by JD enter a small home near the estate, and are greeted by JD's father, [[RetiredBadass Marcus Fenix]], sitting in a chair having been waiting for their arrival.
Marcus welcomes his son, [[MeaningfulName James Dominic Fenix]], back home. In return, JD asks how his father knew they were coming, which Marcus points him in the direction of a nearby computer showing the security camera screens. JD tells his father that the reason they're here is to receive his help, which Marcus rejects since he's done trying to help his son run from the COG, and is disappointed that Del is going along with it instead of helping his son keep out of trouble. Before Marcus could get the chance to throw them out, Kait asks for JD to show what they found, and also reveals that their their village was attacked by something that resulted in her mother and the other villagers getting taken away. The revelation catches Marcus' attention, but before JD could show him the yellow crystal, he [[PapaWolf berates his son]] for choosing to becoming an Outsider, which has resulted in him becoming someone that gets hunted by the COG. JD tells his dad to shut up about it for now and shows the yellow crystal in front of Marcus, which after a brief observation of the crystal, Marcus reacts poorly not liking what he's seeing. Before they could discuss this any further however, Del sees on the security cameras that COG's [=DeeBees=] have arrived at the estate. Marcus is disappointed that his son is still currently running from the COG as a TV Head [=DeeBee=] bursts through the door for Jinn to continue their conversation from earlier.
JD tries to explain to Jinn that there's more going on at the moment than just a simple raid, but Jinn ignores it since JD and company have proven themselves to be rebels against the COG led by the son of the famous disgruntled old GEAR, Marcus Fenix. After Marcus steps forward, Jinn apologizes about the door, which he replies that it's fine since they're on their way out anyway. Jinn warns the former Sergeant that she won't protect him if he chooses to protect the 3 fugitives he's currently with, which Marcus admits that such an action sounds about right. Marcus then [[EstablishingCharacterMoment pulls out his rifle]], and destroys the TV Head [=DeeBee=] with the gun-saw. Shortly after, Jinn orders the stationed [=DeeBees=] to all fire upon the home, which Marcus orders for JD and company to retreat with him to the estate's main house. They escape out of the house's back window, and fight through the [=DeeBees=] in the courtyard to make it to the back entrance of the main estate building. Upon entering, they fight through the [=DeeBees=] inside to reach an upstairs [[HiddenSupplies hidden supply room]] that Marcus claims to have left behind family heirlooms.
!!!Chapter 2: Geared Up
JD, Del, Kait and Marcus enter the estate's hidden room, which turns out of be a supply of GEAR armor and weapons. JD is surprised that his father kept such items, which Marcus replies that he knew he had to [[CrazyPrepared be prepared]] figuring that his son was eventually going to return home while being hunted by many enemies. The 4 of them [[LockAndLoadMontage equip GEAR armors]], and also pick out their weapon supplies. Kait finally properly introduces herself to Marcus. In return, he asks for her to take good care of the GEAR armor she put on, which JD explains to her that it was the armor worn by his mother. Marcus heads over to a computer terminal to make a call to receive support, and then receives his bandana back from Del. After putting the bandana back on, Marcus tells JD and company that it's time for the old COG to remove the new COG from his home.
Upon leaving the second floor supply room, JD's group is attacked by [=DeeBees=] that were waiting for them to exit. JD asks his father what their plan of escape is, which Marcus answers their goal for now is to just [[ThePlan get to his truck]]. They come under attack by one of COG's new [[CoolPlane Kestrel]] helicopter [=DeeBees=], which they [[BossBattle battle it out]] against it by dealing enough damage to its engines. More [=DeeBee=] reinforcements are dropped onto the second floor while battling against the Kestrel, but JD's group eventually manages to shoot down the helicopter. However, the truck ends up getting destroyed during the battle, and the helicopter crashes into the estate causing a massive fire to break out. JD hopes that his father has a Plan-B, which Marcus answers that there is if they can [[ThePlan reach the cellar room]] of the estate. They fight through the [=DeeBees=] of the burning estate, and make it down to the cellar before the estate's rubble falls down upon them. Despite looking like a dead-end at first, Marcus reveals to them an [[SecretUndergroundPassage escape tunnel]] out of the estate.
Making their way through the escape tunnel, JD points out how making this tunnel could have been used to finally fix up the estate, which Marcus counters that it wouldn't have mattered since it just got destroyed. Del reminds them of their current objective to search for what took away the Outsider villagers, which Marcus assures him that they'll get on it once they've escapes. They eventually reach a door that exits them out near the estate's garden as they see that the nearby main estate is now in complete flames. Marcus once more welcomes his son home as they make their way through the garden area to escape. COG's Condors fly over to drop more [=DeeBees=] down upon their location, which they fight through to reach the greenhouse. JD asks where they're going now, which Marcus answers that they're aiming to [[ThePlan reach the estate's barn]]. Upon entering the greenhouse, [=DeeBees=] are dropped in through the roof, which Marcus gets angry that they're going to mess up his tomatoes. JD's group disposes of the [=DeeBees=], and then exit the other side of the greenhouse to continue on towards the barn. However, their path forward becomes dangerous due to the arrival of another Windflare storm.
Along the way to the barn, JD's group take cover at the estate's barrel shelter until the Windflare passes over. [=DeeBees=] are dropped into the shelter, which forces JD and company to dispose of them while the Windflare goes over them. The Windflare begins to rip the roof apart, which leaves everyone but Marcus convinced that it's not going to hold. Marcus assures them that it will hold as a Condor flies over, but ends up getting strike by one of the Windflare lighting bolts. JD's group are forced to evacuate the barrel shelter as the destroyed Condor crashes down upon their location. The 4 of them look upon the Condor crash site over the destroyed barrel shelter, which Marcus orders everyone to not say another word about his mistake. They make their way through the crash site to continue on towards the barn, and kill off any damaged [=DeeBee=] that survived the crash. Kait points out that the robots come off creepy to her, which Marcus explains that the [=DeeBees=] weren't always like that, and were actually just glorified garbage collectors at first. He even spoke out the day they were transformed into the Shepard [=DeeBees=], but his words went ignored in the end.
Along the path to the barn, more Condors drop [=DeeBees=] down on their location, which they fight through to [[ThePlan reach the estate's windmill]]. Kait points out her confusion, which JD informs her that the windmill is right next to the barn they're aiming for. They arrive at the estate's vineyard, which Kait asks if this was an old estate that Marcus owned. He answers that it was actually owned by his late wife, which JD adds that his mom loved this place, and is glad that she isn't around anymore to see what what's happened to her estate. They make their way across a bridge, but the arrival of another Kestrel [=DeeBee=] blows up the bridge, and causes them to fall down to the river. After recovering from the fall, JD's group goes back to making their way towards the barn.
!!!Chapter 3: Plan B
JD's group continue along the river's ravine path towards the estate's barn where they're attacked by Tracker [=DeeBees=]. Once the Trackers are disposed of, a Condor flies over to drop in more [=DeeBee=] reinforcements, which they defeat as well. The Kestrel that blew them off the bridge then makes its return, which JD and company [[BossBattle battle it out]] against to shoot out its engines like last time. Once the Kestrel's been shot down, it crashes into a bridge that was blocking their path, which opens up the bridge's water grate for them to continue on towards the barn. JD asks his father what it is at the barn that can help them escape, which Marcus answers that it's a couple [[CoolBike Track Mule]] motorcycles. Their path forward is met by another Windflare storm, which Marcus states that they should be fine as long as they continue along the ravine. They eventually reach the courtyard outside the barn, but it's crawling with [=DeeBees=] that are waiting for their arrival, and are within the center of the dangerous Windflare.
JD and Marcus split up from Del and Kait to cover more ground in the courtyard where one duo takes the main road while the other pair covers them from the nearby riverbed. They fight their way towards the barn, which the two pairs work to clear obstacles for one another while dealing with any [=DeeBee=] they come across. Once they've made it through the [=DeeBees=], JD's group reunite at the next area where the barn is at, which they enter into the Windflare's dangerous inner stormwall that drops [[ThunderboltsAndLightning lighting flurries]] down upon them. They dodge their way through the lightning flurries, and make it into the barn to mount up on the Track Mules that Marcus mentioned. The [=DeeBees=] surround the barn, which Jinn orders the Sergeant to surrender, and points out the destruction of his home, and that she can't guarantee the safety of him or his son at this point. Waiting for an answer, JD's group comes busting out through the barn's front door mounted up on their 2 Track Mules. JD and Marcus are seen riding on one while Del and Kait are on the other. They drive their way through the [=DeeBee=] blockade destroying any in their way, which an angered Jinn orders the [=DeeBees=] to chase after them.
!!!Chapter 4: The Great Escape
JD's group mounted up on their 2 Track Mules [[GimmickLevel drive themselves away]] from the estate into the wilds with COG's [=DeeBees=] [[ChaseScene hot on their tail]]. JD points this problem out to his father, which Marcus replies back that their best option at the moment is to just keep driving. Their actions have also angered Jinn to the point of her sending COG's [[CoolPlane Vulture]] aircraft at them. The Vulture goes on ahead to begin dropping [[DeathFromAbove Fire Bombs]] upon the 2 Track Mules, which JD's group is forced to go about evading while driving. During the drive escape, JD asks where they're supposed to be going, which Marcus answers that their best option is Fort Reval. Del points out that the fort is nothing but a historical site, which Marcus states that it's what's underneath it that they're going for. The Vulture's Fire Bombs eventually cause a tree to drop on the main path, which forces JD's group to start driving off-road.
JD's group drive their way through the forest that has now erupted into flames due to the Vulture's Fire Bombs. They drive by any [=DeeBee=] they come across until they reach a point where a Kestrel helicopter begins chasing them. JD's group make it to a tunnel, which the Kestrel can't follow it through, and ends up crashing into the rock wall above the entrance. The Vulture drops its Fire Bombs down upon the tunnel, which they're able to make it out to the other side before it ends up collapsing. At this point, Marcus is sick of being hounded by the Vulture, and makes it his goal to [[ChaseFight fire at the airship]]. While continuing to evade the Fire Bombs, Marcus deals enough damage to the Vulture's engines and wing guns to force the airship to [[AttackItsWeakPoint expose]] the engine core. Marcus shoots at the core to destroy it, which finally brings down the Vulture, and allows for JD's group to continue on towards Fort Reval.
!!Act III
!!!Chapter 1: Almost Midnight
Marcus welcomes his son, [[MeaningfulName James Dominic Fenix]], back home. In return, JD asks how his father knew they were coming, which Marcus points him in the direction of a nearby computer showing the security camera screens. JD tells his father that the reason they're here is to receive his help, which Marcus rejects since he's done trying to help his son run from the COG, and is disappointed that Del is going along with it instead of helping his son keep out of trouble. Before Marcus could get the chance to throw them out, Kait asks for JD to show what they found, and also reveals that their their village was attacked by something that resulted in her mother and the other villagers getting taken away. The revelation catches Marcus' attention, but before JD could show him the yellow crystal, he [[PapaWolf berates his son]] for choosing to becoming an Outsider, which has resulted in him becoming someone that gets hunted by the COG. JD tells his dad to shut up about it for now and shows the yellow crystal in front of Marcus, which after a brief observation of the crystal, Marcus reacts poorly not liking what he's seeing. Before they could discuss this any further however, Del sees on the security cameras that COG's [=DeeBees=] have arrived at the estate. Marcus is disappointed that his son is still currently running from the COG as a TV Head [=DeeBee=] bursts through the door for Jinn to continue their conversation from earlier.
JD tries to explain to Jinn that there's more going on at the moment than just a simple raid, but Jinn ignores it since JD and company have proven themselves to be rebels against the COG led by the son of the famous disgruntled old GEAR, Marcus Fenix. After Marcus steps forward, Jinn apologizes about the door, which he replies that it's fine since they're on their way out anyway. Jinn warns the former Sergeant that she won't protect him if he chooses to protect the 3 fugitives he's currently with, which Marcus admits that such an action sounds about right. Marcus then [[EstablishingCharacterMoment pulls out his rifle]], and destroys the TV Head [=DeeBee=] with the gun-saw. Shortly after, Jinn orders the stationed [=DeeBees=] to all fire upon the home, which Marcus orders for JD and company to retreat with him to the estate's main house. They escape out of the house's back window, and fight through the [=DeeBees=] in the courtyard to make it to the back entrance of the main estate building. Upon entering, they fight through the [=DeeBees=] inside to reach an upstairs [[HiddenSupplies hidden supply room]] that Marcus claims to have left behind family heirlooms.
!!!Chapter 2: Geared Up
JD, Del, Kait and Marcus enter the estate's hidden room, which turns out of be a supply of GEAR armor and weapons. JD is surprised that his father kept such items, which Marcus replies that he knew he had to [[CrazyPrepared be prepared]] figuring that his son was eventually going to return home while being hunted by many enemies. The 4 of them [[LockAndLoadMontage equip GEAR armors]], and also pick out their weapon supplies. Kait finally properly introduces herself to Marcus. In return, he asks for her to take good care of the GEAR armor she put on, which JD explains to her that it was the armor worn by his mother. Marcus heads over to a computer terminal to make a call to receive support, and then receives his bandana back from Del. After putting the bandana back on, Marcus tells JD and company that it's time for the old COG to remove the new COG from his home.
Upon leaving the second floor supply room, JD's group is attacked by [=DeeBees=] that were waiting for them to exit. JD asks his father what their plan of escape is, which Marcus answers their goal for now is to just [[ThePlan get to his truck]]. They come under attack by one of COG's new [[CoolPlane Kestrel]] helicopter [=DeeBees=], which they [[BossBattle battle it out]] against it by dealing enough damage to its engines. More [=DeeBee=] reinforcements are dropped onto the second floor while battling against the Kestrel, but JD's group eventually manages to shoot down the helicopter. However, the truck ends up getting destroyed during the battle, and the helicopter crashes into the estate causing a massive fire to break out. JD hopes that his father has a Plan-B, which Marcus answers that there is if they can [[ThePlan reach the cellar room]] of the estate. They fight through the [=DeeBees=] of the burning estate, and make it down to the cellar before the estate's rubble falls down upon them. Despite looking like a dead-end at first, Marcus reveals to them an [[SecretUndergroundPassage escape tunnel]] out of the estate.
Making their way through the escape tunnel, JD points out how making this tunnel could have been used to finally fix up the estate, which Marcus counters that it wouldn't have mattered since it just got destroyed. Del reminds them of their current objective to search for what took away the Outsider villagers, which Marcus assures him that they'll get on it once they've escapes. They eventually reach a door that exits them out near the estate's garden as they see that the nearby main estate is now in complete flames. Marcus once more welcomes his son home as they make their way through the garden area to escape. COG's Condors fly over to drop more [=DeeBees=] down upon their location, which they fight through to reach the greenhouse. JD asks where they're going now, which Marcus answers that they're aiming to [[ThePlan reach the estate's barn]]. Upon entering the greenhouse, [=DeeBees=] are dropped in through the roof, which Marcus gets angry that they're going to mess up his tomatoes. JD's group disposes of the [=DeeBees=], and then exit the other side of the greenhouse to continue on towards the barn. However, their path forward becomes dangerous due to the arrival of another Windflare storm.
Along the way to the barn, JD's group take cover at the estate's barrel shelter until the Windflare passes over. [=DeeBees=] are dropped into the shelter, which forces JD and company to dispose of them while the Windflare goes over them. The Windflare begins to rip the roof apart, which leaves everyone but Marcus convinced that it's not going to hold. Marcus assures them that it will hold as a Condor flies over, but ends up getting strike by one of the Windflare lighting bolts. JD's group are forced to evacuate the barrel shelter as the destroyed Condor crashes down upon their location. The 4 of them look upon the Condor crash site over the destroyed barrel shelter, which Marcus orders everyone to not say another word about his mistake. They make their way through the crash site to continue on towards the barn, and kill off any damaged [=DeeBee=] that survived the crash. Kait points out that the robots come off creepy to her, which Marcus explains that the [=DeeBees=] weren't always like that, and were actually just glorified garbage collectors at first. He even spoke out the day they were transformed into the Shepard [=DeeBees=], but his words went ignored in the end.
Along the path to the barn, more Condors drop [=DeeBees=] down on their location, which they fight through to [[ThePlan reach the estate's windmill]]. Kait points out her confusion, which JD informs her that the windmill is right next to the barn they're aiming for. They arrive at the estate's vineyard, which Kait asks if this was an old estate that Marcus owned. He answers that it was actually owned by his late wife, which JD adds that his mom loved this place, and is glad that she isn't around anymore to see what what's happened to her estate. They make their way across a bridge, but the arrival of another Kestrel [=DeeBee=] blows up the bridge, and causes them to fall down to the river. After recovering from the fall, JD's group goes back to making their way towards the barn.
!!!Chapter 3: Plan B
JD's group continue along the river's ravine path towards the estate's barn where they're attacked by Tracker [=DeeBees=]. Once the Trackers are disposed of, a Condor flies over to drop in more [=DeeBee=] reinforcements, which they defeat as well. The Kestrel that blew them off the bridge then makes its return, which JD and company [[BossBattle battle it out]] against to shoot out its engines like last time. Once the Kestrel's been shot down, it crashes into a bridge that was blocking their path, which opens up the bridge's water grate for them to continue on towards the barn. JD asks his father what it is at the barn that can help them escape, which Marcus answers that it's a couple [[CoolBike Track Mule]] motorcycles. Their path forward is met by another Windflare storm, which Marcus states that they should be fine as long as they continue along the ravine. They eventually reach the courtyard outside the barn, but it's crawling with [=DeeBees=] that are waiting for their arrival, and are within the center of the dangerous Windflare.
JD and Marcus split up from Del and Kait to cover more ground in the courtyard where one duo takes the main road while the other pair covers them from the nearby riverbed. They fight their way towards the barn, which the two pairs work to clear obstacles for one another while dealing with any [=DeeBee=] they come across. Once they've made it through the [=DeeBees=], JD's group reunite at the next area where the barn is at, which they enter into the Windflare's dangerous inner stormwall that drops [[ThunderboltsAndLightning lighting flurries]] down upon them. They dodge their way through the lightning flurries, and make it into the barn to mount up on the Track Mules that Marcus mentioned. The [=DeeBees=] surround the barn, which Jinn orders the Sergeant to surrender, and points out the destruction of his home, and that she can't guarantee the safety of him or his son at this point. Waiting for an answer, JD's group comes busting out through the barn's front door mounted up on their 2 Track Mules. JD and Marcus are seen riding on one while Del and Kait are on the other. They drive their way through the [=DeeBee=] blockade destroying any in their way, which an angered Jinn orders the [=DeeBees=] to chase after them.
!!!Chapter 4: The Great Escape
JD's group mounted up on their 2 Track Mules [[GimmickLevel drive themselves away]] from the estate into the wilds with COG's [=DeeBees=] [[ChaseScene hot on their tail]]. JD points this problem out to his father, which Marcus replies back that their best option at the moment is to just keep driving. Their actions have also angered Jinn to the point of her sending COG's [[CoolPlane Vulture]] aircraft at them. The Vulture goes on ahead to begin dropping [[DeathFromAbove Fire Bombs]] upon the 2 Track Mules, which JD's group is forced to go about evading while driving. During the drive escape, JD asks where they're supposed to be going, which Marcus answers that their best option is Fort Reval. Del points out that the fort is nothing but a historical site, which Marcus states that it's what's underneath it that they're going for. The Vulture's Fire Bombs eventually cause a tree to drop on the main path, which forces JD's group to start driving off-road.
JD's group drive their way through the forest that has now erupted into flames due to the Vulture's Fire Bombs. They drive by any [=DeeBee=] they come across until they reach a point where a Kestrel helicopter begins chasing them. JD's group make it to a tunnel, which the Kestrel can't follow it through, and ends up crashing into the rock wall above the entrance. The Vulture drops its Fire Bombs down upon the tunnel, which they're able to make it out to the other side before it ends up collapsing. At this point, Marcus is sick of being hounded by the Vulture, and makes it his goal to [[ChaseFight fire at the airship]]. While continuing to evade the Fire Bombs, Marcus deals enough damage to the Vulture's engines and wing guns to force the airship to [[AttackItsWeakPoint expose]] the engine core. Marcus shoots at the core to destroy it, which finally brings down the Vulture, and allows for JD's group to continue on towards Fort Reval.
!!Act III
!!!Chapter 1: Almost Midnight
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-> '''A group of Outsiders led by a former GEAR soldier named JD infiltrates a COG settlement to steal a Fabricator that can act as a power supply for their unpowered village. They fight through COG's security robots known as [=DeeBees=] to retrieve the settlement's Fabricator, and then return to the village with their new power supply at hand. At the village, they dispose of First Minister Jinn's [=DeeBee=] retaliation force that was trying to reclaim their stolen Fabricator, but the village comes under attack later in the day by mysterious creatures that take away a majority of its people; including the village leader, Reyna Diaz. The daughter in JD's group, Kait Diaz, is desperate to search for the creatures that took her mother, which JD admits that there's someone outside of Jinn's COG that could possibly help them.'''
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After turning off the terminal screen showing off the COG's 25th anniversary celebration, the old man turns his attention to another screen showing a group of 4 Outsiders in the wilderness with a horse wagon vehicle outside a COG settlement. These 4 people being a former GEAR soldier, [[InUniverseNickname JD]], his long-time friend who's also a former GEAR soldier [[TheLancer Delmont Walker]] ([[InUniverseNickname Del]] for short), their female friend [[ActionGirl Kait Diaz]], and her uncle [[CoolUncle Oscar Daiz]]. While Del and Oscar are checking out the settlement, JD has a moment with Kait where he listens to her explain how a larva escapes its cocoon cage to become a beautiful butterfly. They watch the cocoon in Kait's hand open up to reveal a butterfly that flies away from their location. JD warns Kait that she shouldn't have come along, but Oscar points out that this happening was a given since she takes after her mother.
JD and Kait join up with Del and Oscar to check out the COG settlement, which Kait shoots out the floating camera bot that was spying on them from behind. An alarm at the settlement goes off, which turns out to not be for the destruction of the camera bot, but for the arrival one of the Windflare storms starting to overtake the area. JD and company head back to their wagon, which Oscar takes the reins of the horse to drive them to the COG settlement before the Windflare reaches them. However, the wagon stalls just outside the facility due to their horse going into a fear frenzy after the storm almost drops a tree upon them. Oscar stays behind to calm down his horse while JD, Del and Kait continue on towards the settlement. They fail to make it in time before the settlement's Windwall closes, which forces them to try to make their way towards a crane. However, the storm eventually becomes to severe for them to push any further.
Some time after the Windflare has moved on, Oscar with his calmed down wagon horse catches up to JD, Del and Kait outside the COG settlement. The Windwall opens back up, which they leave the wagon horse where it is, and make their way towards the settlement's main entrance. Along the way, the group complains about why Oscar had to follow along with them when he was never needed in the first place, which he answers that it's simply to continue looking after Kait. Once they reach the settlement gate, Del goes over the plan, which is to [[ThePlan find a fabricator]] at the construction hub in the center of the town, and leave soon after. Oscar warns them that they will most likely run into a lot of robot security [[AIIsACrapshoot [=DeeBees=]]] during their search, which JD mentions that they should have the element of surprise since there hasn't been an Outsider raid for 6 months, but Oscar warns him back that robots aren't designed to be surprised. JD stubbornly states back that they used to control [=DeeBees=], which an angry Oscar reminds him about what happened at Settlement 2. Kait butts in to stop them from fighting as they make their way into the COG settlement.
JD and Kait join up with Del and Oscar to check out the COG settlement, which Kait shoots out the floating camera bot that was spying on them from behind. An alarm at the settlement goes off, which turns out to not be for the destruction of the camera bot, but for the arrival one of the Windflare storms starting to overtake the area. JD and company head back to their wagon, which Oscar takes the reins of the horse to drive them to the COG settlement before the Windflare reaches them. However, the wagon stalls just outside the facility due to their horse going into a fear frenzy after the storm almost drops a tree upon them. Oscar stays behind to calm down his horse while JD, Del and Kait continue on towards the settlement. They fail to make it in time before the settlement's Windwall closes, which forces them to try to make their way towards a crane. However, the storm eventually becomes to severe for them to push any further.
Some time after the Windflare has moved on, Oscar with his calmed down wagon horse catches up to JD, Del and Kait outside the COG settlement. The Windwall opens back up, which they leave the wagon horse where it is, and make their way towards the settlement's main entrance. Along the way, the group complains about why Oscar had to follow along with them when he was never needed in the first place, which he answers that it's simply to continue looking after Kait. Once they reach the settlement gate, Del goes over the plan, which is to [[ThePlan find a fabricator]] at the construction hub in the center of the town, and leave soon after. Oscar warns them that they will most likely run into a lot of robot security [[AIIsACrapshoot [=DeeBees=]]] during their search, which JD mentions that they should have the element of surprise since there hasn't been an Outsider raid for 6 months, but Oscar warns him back that robots aren't designed to be surprised. JD stubbornly states back that they used to control [=DeeBees=], which an angry Oscar reminds him about what happened at Settlement 2. Kait butts in to stop them from fighting as they make their way into the COG settlement.
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After turning off the terminal screen showing off the COG's 25th anniversary celebration, the old man turns his attention to another screen showing a group of 4 Outsiders in the wilderness with a horse wagon vehicle outside a COG settlement. base known as Settlement 5. These 4 people being a former GEAR soldier, [[InUniverseNickname JD]], his long-time friend who's also a former GEAR soldier [[TheLancer Delmont Walker]] ([[InUniverseNickname Del]] for short), their female friend [[ActionGirl Kait Diaz]], and her uncle [[CoolUncle Oscar Daiz]].Diaz]]. While Del and Oscar are checking out the settlement, JD has a moment with Kait where he listens to her explain how a larva escapes its cocoon cage to become a beautiful butterfly. They watch the cocoon in Kait's hand open up to reveal a butterfly that flies away from their location. JD warns Kait that she shouldn't have come along, but Oscar points out that this happening was a given since she takes after her mother.
JD and Kait join up with Del and Oscar to check out the COG settlement, which Kait shoots out the floating camera bot that was spying on them from behind. An alarm at the settlement goes off, which turns out to not be for the destruction of the camera bot, but for the arrival one of the Windflare storms starting to overtake the area. JD and company head back to their wagon, which Oscar takes the reins of thehorse horse, [[LoyalAnimalCompanion Chuzz]], to drive them to the COG settlement before the Windflare reaches them. However, the wagon stalls just outside the facility due to their horse going into a fear frenzy after the storm almost drops a tree upon them. Oscar stays behind to calm down his horse while JD, Del and Kait continue on towards the settlement. They fail to make it in time before the settlement's Windwall closes, which forces them to try to make their way towards a crane. However, the storm eventually becomes to severe for them to push any further.
Some time after the Windflare has moved on, Oscar with his calmed down wagon horse catches up to JD, Del and Kait outside the COG settlement. The Windwall opens back up, which they leave Chuzz and the wagonhorse where it is, they are, and make their way towards the settlement's main entrance. Along the way, the group complains about why Oscar had to follow along with them when he was never needed in the first place, which he answers that it's simply to continue looking after Kait. Once they reach the settlement gate, Del goes over the plan, which is to [[ThePlan find a fabricator]] at the construction hub in the center of the town, and leave soon after. Oscar warns them that they will most likely run into a lot of robot security [[AIIsACrapshoot [=DeeBees=]]] during their search, which JD mentions that they should have the element of surprise since there hasn't been an Outsider raid for 6 months, but Oscar warns him back that robots aren't designed to be surprised. JD stubbornly states back that they used to control [=DeeBees=], which an angry Oscar reminds him about what happened at [[CrypticBackgroundReference Settlement 2.2]]. Kait butts in to stop them from fighting as they make their way into the COG settlement.
JD and Kait join up with Del and Oscar to check out the COG settlement, which Kait shoots out the floating camera bot that was spying on them from behind. An alarm at the settlement goes off, which turns out to not be for the destruction of the camera bot, but for the arrival one of the Windflare storms starting to overtake the area. JD and company head back to their wagon, which Oscar takes the reins of the
Some time after the Windflare has moved on, Oscar with his calmed down wagon horse catches up to JD, Del and Kait outside the COG settlement. The Windwall opens back up, which they leave Chuzz and the wagon
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Riding the elevator out of the construction hub, JD, Del and Kait are about to show Oscar that they've retrieved the fabricator, but are instead greeted at the exit by a [[TVHeadRobot TV Head]] [=DeeBee=] showing off Jinn's face so that she can talk to them, and is being escorted by COG's newest invention, which are 2 larger [[EliteMook DR-1]] [=DeeBees=]. JD's group realizes that they're holding Oscar [[HostageSituation hostage]] as Jinn threatens them with the DR-1s if they don't follow along. JD asks if Jinn really wants this to end up like Settlement 2, which Jinn answers that what they did was a successful operation since Settlement 2 is now their most compliant settlement thanks to what they had to do. JD tries to explain that the people back at his village desperately needs the fabricator they just took, but Jinn ignores it claiming that their actions are [[{{Foreshadowing}} getting her people taken away]]. JD and company are confused by what she means by that, but before she could explain any further, one of the settlement's trolley vehicles [[BigDamnHeroes rams]] into the 3 [=DeeBees=] and destroys them. Another trolley vehicle appears soon after with a message on its television screen ordering them to get on, which implies that the old man that's been watching them this whole time is helping them out.
Kait frees Oscar from his bonds as JD and Del move the fabricator onto the trolley vehicle. JD's group then gets on the trolley, which starts to move them out of the settlement. However, one of COG's Condor airplanes flies over their location, and drops more DR-1 [=DeeBees=] on top of them. One of the DR-1s ends up crashing onto the trolley, which stalls JD's group for the time being until they clear the area of the DR-1s. Once the DR-1s are defeated, Oscar and Del grab the fabricator to carry it on foot while JD and Kait cover them. Their path looks blocked off at first thanks to a barricade, but a DR-1 bursting through a nearby brick wall to try to attack them provides JD's group an exit through the building the [=DeeBee=] came out of. They make their way through the building to the next courtyard where a Condor drops off more [=DeeBees=]. JD's group disposes of the mas well, which Kait starts to regret doing this since it's starting to feel like they just started a war. JD reassures her that there's more to this than just holding off raids given what Jinn tried to say to them earlier, and hopes that Reyna can explain to them more about this once they return to their village. While listening to Oscar complain about how it disappoints him that Jinn is relying on robots to do her work, they fight their way through more Tracker [=DeeBees=] into a portion of the sewer to reach another area of the settlement.
Upon exiting the sewer, JD's group are attacked by more [=DeeBees=], which they go about disposing of as well. They make it to a low part of the settlement they recognize as a spot close to where they originally came in, and are glad to know that they're almost out. They run into more [=DeeBees=], but this time, the robots have brought along [[GlassCannon Deadeye]] [=DeeBees=] that try to snipe them off. After disposing of the [=DeeBees=], Kait remains worried that Jinn may have found Chuzz and their wagon, but Oscar reassures her that the horse can take care of himself. They climb their way out of the low area back to the settlement's main gate where they face off against more [=DeeBees=] that are blocking the exit. JD's group defeats the [=DeeBees=], and finally makes it out of the settlement where they find their wagon horse still waiting for them. The fabricator is put in the wagon as Oscar takes the reins of Chuzz to start driving the group away from the COG settlement back to their village.
!!!Chapter 4: A Few Snags
Some time after, the wagon carrying JD's group with the fabricator arrives back at their Outsider village. They're greeted by Kait's mother, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure Reyna Diaz]], who acts as the overall [[TheLeader leader]] of their village. She asks what happened at Settlement 5 given how long the trip took, which Oscar answers that the COG are on their way. A TV Head [=DeeBee=] of Jinn is dropped down to their village, which Reyna steps forward to greet. Jinn orders her to step aside to reclaim her people, which is the fabricator, but Reyna states back that the village isn't under COG's jurisdiction to do so. In return, Jinn threatens to deal with anyone that stands against COG's justice, which Reyna calls her out if the First Minister is really going to do to them what COG did to Settlement 2. Despite Jinn ignoring it, Reyna pulls out a pair of knives, and [[EstablishingCharacterMoment destroys it]] while claiming that her village isn't Settlement 2. Knowing that the COG will obviously retaliate, Reyna orders for JD's group to bring the fabricator into the village, as well as for [[TheCameo Carmine]] to shoot down COG's helicopter that was about to attack them.
Within the village, JD and Kait carry the fabricator towards the village's Town Hall. JD warns Reyna that Jinn has resorted to using lethal force with the [=DeeBees=] against them, which surprises Reyna that the First Minister would actually go that far. She orders the villagers to all evacuate into the Town Hall, which they barricade the door to keep them protected against the COG. Once the villagers are safe, Reyna holds a meeting with JD's group. She gives the group the order to protect the Town Hall against the [=DeeBees=] that will be coming for them shortly, which they use the fabricator to provide them the weapons, traps, and turrets needed to do so. Once their defense is set up, COG's Condors arrive to start dropping [=DeeBees=] down into the village. JD and company HoldTheLine against the first wave, which the second wave of [=DeeBees=] manages to breach the village's walls and main gate. JD and company continue to hold off the second wave, which the COG start to bring in their flying [[AttackDrone Watcher]] [=DeeBees=] to help with the attack by firing rockets at the Outsiders from above. JD's group defeats the second wave, but a third wave of [=DeeBees=] arrives soon after that consists of their heavy DR-1 hitters. Eventually, they manage to hold out against the third wave as well.
After the battle, JD's group checks around the remains of the [=DeeBees=] for supplies, but also spot a Windflare storm in the distance getting closer to their village. Reyna approaches them in anger since JD and company promised that they would get the fabricator out of the COG settlement without provoking Jinn. They answer that this appears to be more than just a simple raid retaliation since Jinn was accusing them of taking away her people, but Reyna ignores it. Kait asks why her mother is angry over this given that Reyna never cared about what the COG is doing, which Reyna answers that she cares if it somehow brings about war. Reyna orders for JD, Del and Kait to get the fabricator installed in the village's power station while Oscar stays with her. Kait tries to reason with her mother that their best option is to evacuate, but her mother orders her to follow through with getting the power back up. After the 3 of them leave with the fabricator, Oscar points out that they always knew this day would come, which Reyna replies back that this is why they need to stick to ThePlan.
Some time after, it's become nighttime in the village. JD, Del, and Kait remain at the village's power station trying to get the fabricator up and running. During a food break, Kait spots a [[SinisterSilhouettes black silhouette]] through the window of something big moving through the village that doesn't appear to be human. She takes a peak out the door, and sees another dark creature moving through the village, which JD and Del manage to finally get the power back on to the station at that point. Kait tries to warn the other 2 about the things she keeps seeing moving around the village, which one of said creatures ends up attacking the power station, and causes the power to get knocked out again. They start to hear villagers screaming in the distance as the village alarm goes off as well. JD's group try to leave the power station to check out what's going on, but their door gets locked from the outside by Kait's mother. Reyna orders for her daughter to [[MamaBear run and hide]] as she gets grabbed by one of the creatures. Reyna is able to cut herself free of the creature, but a second one arrives that manages to overpower her. JD, Del, and Kait attempt to break out of the power station to try to help her, but aren't able to do so. Oscar arrives to try to support Reyna against the creature, but said creature overpowers him as well, and results in Oscar [[EatenAlive getting scooped up]] by one of the attacking creatures that then leaves the village. With no one left to help her, Reyna takes one last look at her precious [[PlotCoupon neck amulet]], and accepts being [[BadassInDistress taken away]] by the creature.
Shortly after, JD, Del, and Kait finally break out of the power station thanks to Kait realizing that they can use a weapon crafted by the fabricator. A desperate Kait searches around for her mother as Del points out that the things that attacked the village sounded like some sort of [[TheAntagonist Swarm]], and that there were possibly hundreds of them. JD cuts off a piece of [[PlotCoupon yellow crystal]] that was left behind by one of the creatures as Kait finds one of the knives that were left behind by Reyna. The village horses are shown to still be safe as Kait gets on Chuzz hoping to search for her mother. However, JD points out their problem that they have no idea where the creatures retreated to. JD and Del figure that their best option is to speak to Jinn about this, but Del also suggests that there's another man connected to JD who could possibly help them. Kait asks in desperation if this person can truly help them, which JD admits that he can, but the question remains if he will do it. JD and Del mount up on horses along with Kait to begin their journey towards the person that JD knows.
!!Act II
!!!Chapter 1: The Prodigal Son
Kait frees Oscar from his bonds as JD and Del move the fabricator onto the trolley vehicle. JD's group then gets on the trolley, which starts to move them out of the settlement. However, one of COG's Condor airplanes flies over their location, and drops more DR-1 [=DeeBees=] on top of them. One of the DR-1s ends up crashing onto the trolley, which stalls JD's group for the time being until they clear the area of the DR-1s. Once the DR-1s are defeated, Oscar and Del grab the fabricator to carry it on foot while JD and Kait cover them. Their path looks blocked off at first thanks to a barricade, but a DR-1 bursting through a nearby brick wall to try to attack them provides JD's group an exit through the building the [=DeeBee=] came out of. They make their way through the building to the next courtyard where a Condor drops off more [=DeeBees=]. JD's group disposes of the mas well, which Kait starts to regret doing this since it's starting to feel like they just started a war. JD reassures her that there's more to this than just holding off raids given what Jinn tried to say to them earlier, and hopes that Reyna can explain to them more about this once they return to their village. While listening to Oscar complain about how it disappoints him that Jinn is relying on robots to do her work, they fight their way through more Tracker [=DeeBees=] into a portion of the sewer to reach another area of the settlement.
Upon exiting the sewer, JD's group are attacked by more [=DeeBees=], which they go about disposing of as well. They make it to a low part of the settlement they recognize as a spot close to where they originally came in, and are glad to know that they're almost out. They run into more [=DeeBees=], but this time, the robots have brought along [[GlassCannon Deadeye]] [=DeeBees=] that try to snipe them off. After disposing of the [=DeeBees=], Kait remains worried that Jinn may have found Chuzz and their wagon, but Oscar reassures her that the horse can take care of himself. They climb their way out of the low area back to the settlement's main gate where they face off against more [=DeeBees=] that are blocking the exit. JD's group defeats the [=DeeBees=], and finally makes it out of the settlement where they find their wagon horse still waiting for them. The fabricator is put in the wagon as Oscar takes the reins of Chuzz to start driving the group away from the COG settlement back to their village.
!!!Chapter 4: A Few Snags
Some time after, the wagon carrying JD's group with the fabricator arrives back at their Outsider village. They're greeted by Kait's mother, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure Reyna Diaz]], who acts as the overall [[TheLeader leader]] of their village. She asks what happened at Settlement 5 given how long the trip took, which Oscar answers that the COG are on their way. A TV Head [=DeeBee=] of Jinn is dropped down to their village, which Reyna steps forward to greet. Jinn orders her to step aside to reclaim her people, which is the fabricator, but Reyna states back that the village isn't under COG's jurisdiction to do so. In return, Jinn threatens to deal with anyone that stands against COG's justice, which Reyna calls her out if the First Minister is really going to do to them what COG did to Settlement 2. Despite Jinn ignoring it, Reyna pulls out a pair of knives, and [[EstablishingCharacterMoment destroys it]] while claiming that her village isn't Settlement 2. Knowing that the COG will obviously retaliate, Reyna orders for JD's group to bring the fabricator into the village, as well as for [[TheCameo Carmine]] to shoot down COG's helicopter that was about to attack them.
Within the village, JD and Kait carry the fabricator towards the village's Town Hall. JD warns Reyna that Jinn has resorted to using lethal force with the [=DeeBees=] against them, which surprises Reyna that the First Minister would actually go that far. She orders the villagers to all evacuate into the Town Hall, which they barricade the door to keep them protected against the COG. Once the villagers are safe, Reyna holds a meeting with JD's group. She gives the group the order to protect the Town Hall against the [=DeeBees=] that will be coming for them shortly, which they use the fabricator to provide them the weapons, traps, and turrets needed to do so. Once their defense is set up, COG's Condors arrive to start dropping [=DeeBees=] down into the village. JD and company HoldTheLine against the first wave, which the second wave of [=DeeBees=] manages to breach the village's walls and main gate. JD and company continue to hold off the second wave, which the COG start to bring in their flying [[AttackDrone Watcher]] [=DeeBees=] to help with the attack by firing rockets at the Outsiders from above. JD's group defeats the second wave, but a third wave of [=DeeBees=] arrives soon after that consists of their heavy DR-1 hitters. Eventually, they manage to hold out against the third wave as well.
After the battle, JD's group checks around the remains of the [=DeeBees=] for supplies, but also spot a Windflare storm in the distance getting closer to their village. Reyna approaches them in anger since JD and company promised that they would get the fabricator out of the COG settlement without provoking Jinn. They answer that this appears to be more than just a simple raid retaliation since Jinn was accusing them of taking away her people, but Reyna ignores it. Kait asks why her mother is angry over this given that Reyna never cared about what the COG is doing, which Reyna answers that she cares if it somehow brings about war. Reyna orders for JD, Del and Kait to get the fabricator installed in the village's power station while Oscar stays with her. Kait tries to reason with her mother that their best option is to evacuate, but her mother orders her to follow through with getting the power back up. After the 3 of them leave with the fabricator, Oscar points out that they always knew this day would come, which Reyna replies back that this is why they need to stick to ThePlan.
Some time after, it's become nighttime in the village. JD, Del, and Kait remain at the village's power station trying to get the fabricator up and running. During a food break, Kait spots a [[SinisterSilhouettes black silhouette]] through the window of something big moving through the village that doesn't appear to be human. She takes a peak out the door, and sees another dark creature moving through the village, which JD and Del manage to finally get the power back on to the station at that point. Kait tries to warn the other 2 about the things she keeps seeing moving around the village, which one of said creatures ends up attacking the power station, and causes the power to get knocked out again. They start to hear villagers screaming in the distance as the village alarm goes off as well. JD's group try to leave the power station to check out what's going on, but their door gets locked from the outside by Kait's mother. Reyna orders for her daughter to [[MamaBear run and hide]] as she gets grabbed by one of the creatures. Reyna is able to cut herself free of the creature, but a second one arrives that manages to overpower her. JD, Del, and Kait attempt to break out of the power station to try to help her, but aren't able to do so. Oscar arrives to try to support Reyna against the creature, but said creature overpowers him as well, and results in Oscar [[EatenAlive getting scooped up]] by one of the attacking creatures that then leaves the village. With no one left to help her, Reyna takes one last look at her precious [[PlotCoupon neck amulet]], and accepts being [[BadassInDistress taken away]] by the creature.
Shortly after, JD, Del, and Kait finally break out of the power station thanks to Kait realizing that they can use a weapon crafted by the fabricator. A desperate Kait searches around for her mother as Del points out that the things that attacked the village sounded like some sort of [[TheAntagonist Swarm]], and that there were possibly hundreds of them. JD cuts off a piece of [[PlotCoupon yellow crystal]] that was left behind by one of the creatures as Kait finds one of the knives that were left behind by Reyna. The village horses are shown to still be safe as Kait gets on Chuzz hoping to search for her mother. However, JD points out their problem that they have no idea where the creatures retreated to. JD and Del figure that their best option is to speak to Jinn about this, but Del also suggests that there's another man connected to JD who could possibly help them. Kait asks in desperation if this person can truly help them, which JD admits that he can, but the question remains if he will do it. JD and Del mount up on horses along with Kait to begin their journey towards the person that JD knows.
!!Act II
!!!Chapter 1: The Prodigal Son
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After defeating the [=DeeBees=], Oscar complains that their attack has now put the settlement on alert, which JD answers that it just means that they're going to have to fight their way to the fabricator. JD's group continues making their way through the construction area fighting any [=DeeBee=] they come across, and also start to run into small ball-like [[RollingAttack Tracker]] [=DeeBees=] that could possibly [[ShockAndAwe shock]] them if one gets too close. They exit the construction area into the inner portion of the settlement where they fight through the [=DeeBees=] up to a wall that's blocking their way to reach the construction hub. Del figures that their only option is to find another way around while Kait points out that something seems off about there being too many security robots since her mother was the one that ordered for their raids to stop months ago. Putting it aside for now, JD suggests that they should go through the nearby Maternity Annex building to reach the construction hub.
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After defeating the [=DeeBees=], Oscar complains that their attack has now put the settlement on alert, which JD answers that it just means that they're going to have to fight their way to the fabricator. JD's group continues making their way through the construction area fighting any [=DeeBee=] they come across, and also start to run into small ball-like [[RollingAttack Tracker]] [=DeeBees=] that could possibly [[ShockAndAwe shock]] them if one gets too close. They exit the construction area into the inner portion of the settlement where they fight through the [=DeeBees=] up to a wall that's blocking their way to reach the construction hub. Del figures that their only option is to find another way around while Kait points out that something seems off about there being too many security robots since her mother mother, Reyna, was the one that ordered for their raids to stop months ago. Putting it aside for now, JD suggests that they should go through the nearby Maternity Annex building to reach the construction hub.
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JD, Del and Kait ride an elevator down to the lower level storage bay area of the construction hub in search of the settlement's fabricator. They come across a storage lift that will take them to a lower location in the storage bay, which Del stays behind to operate the lift controls while JD and Kait ride it down. Along the way down, they spot some inactive [=DeeBees=] [[{{Foreshadowing}} remaining in storage]], and Del has trouble controlling the lift, which causes JD and Kait to drop to a location lower than they wanted. Del continues to get the hang of working the lift as he raises JD and Kait back up to the lower level they were aiming for. Once the lift reaches the level, JD and Kait get off it to enter the storage room that houses the [[PowerSource Fabricator]] they came searching for. Along with the fabricator providing them the ability to craft some new weapons, Kait is glad that they've finally obtained an object that can act as a new power supply for their home. The 2 of them pick the fabricator up, and carry it back to the lift for Del to raise them back up.
Along the way up, the settlement's security kicks in having realized that the fabricator's been stolen, and takes control of the lift away from Del. Security locks trap the lift in place as Tracker [=DeeBees=] begin to attack JD and Kait. The 2 of them [[HoldTheLine hold off]] the attacking Trackers until Del successfully hacks back into the lift controls to continue raising JD and Kait back up to his location. Shortly after, security locks Del out of the controls again, and locks the lift on the level where the inactive [=DeeBees=] were spotted. Just like the Tracker fight moments before, JD and Kait [[HoldTheLine hold off]] the attacking Shepard [=DeeBees=] until Del has hacked back into the controls, and resumes bringing the lift back up. At the top of the lift, Del comes under attack by [=DeeBee=] reinforcements. JD and Kait's lift finally makes it back up to the level they started at, and clear away the [=DeeBees=] that were pinning down Del. JD and Kait then pick up the fabricator to carry it out of the construction lab and reunite with Oscar. Del follows along to cover them, and jokes that this was supposed to be a simple in-and-out mission.
!!!Chapter 3: New Friends
Along the way up, the settlement's security kicks in having realized that the fabricator's been stolen, and takes control of the lift away from Del. Security locks trap the lift in place as Tracker [=DeeBees=] begin to attack JD and Kait. The 2 of them [[HoldTheLine hold off]] the attacking Trackers until Del successfully hacks back into the lift controls to continue raising JD and Kait back up to his location. Shortly after, security locks Del out of the controls again, and locks the lift on the level where the inactive [=DeeBees=] were spotted. Just like the Tracker fight moments before, JD and Kait [[HoldTheLine hold off]] the attacking Shepard [=DeeBees=] until Del has hacked back into the controls, and resumes bringing the lift back up. At the top of the lift, Del comes under attack by [=DeeBee=] reinforcements. JD and Kait's lift finally makes it back up to the level they started at, and clear away the [=DeeBees=] that were pinning down Del. JD and Kait then pick up the fabricator to carry it out of the construction lab and reunite with Oscar. Del follows along to cover them, and jokes that this was supposed to be a simple in-and-out mission.
!!!Chapter 3: New Friends
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After defeating the [=DeeBees=], Oscar complains that their attack has now put the settlement on alert, which JD answers that it just means that they're going to have to fight their way to the fabricator. JD's group continues making their way through the construction area fighting any [=DeeBee=] they come across, and also start to run into small ball-like [[RollingAttack Tracker]] [=DeeBees=] that could possibly [[ShockAndAwe shock]] them if one gets too close. They exit the construction area into the inner portion of the settlement where they fight through the [=DeeBees=] up to a wall that's blocking their way to reach the construction hub. Del figures that their only option is to fight another way around while Kait points out that something seems off about there being too many security robots since her mother was the one that ordered for their raids to stop months ago. Putting it aside for now, JD suggests that they go through the nearby Maternity Annex building to reach the construction hub.
Making their way through the Maternity Annex, Kait complains that it just reminds her of how people have been asking her to make babies since humanity needs to be repopulated. Kait also states that at the very least, she's glad that her mother raises her away from all things related to COG. They make their way to the other side of the building, and see that they now have a clear path to the construction hub, but are greeted at the exit by more [=DeeBees=]. They fight their way through the [=DeeBees=] to reach the construction hub's maintenance door, but their COG access codes obviously don't work anymore since they're considered enemies of the state. Oscar takes over to hack the access terminal, and is able to get the door open. Oscar remains behind to keep the door open for when they need to leave as JD, Del and Kait enter the construction hub to find its fabricator.
Making their way through the Maternity Annex, Kait complains that it just reminds her of how people have been asking her to make babies since humanity needs to be repopulated. Kait also states that at the very least, she's glad that her mother raises her away from all things related to COG. They make their way to the other side of the building, and see that they now have a clear path to the construction hub, but are greeted at the exit by more [=DeeBees=]. They fight their way through the [=DeeBees=] to reach the construction hub's maintenance door, but their COG access codes obviously don't work anymore since they're considered enemies of the state. Oscar takes over to hack the access terminal, and is able to get the door open. Oscar remains behind to keep the door open for when they need to leave as JD, Del and Kait enter the construction hub to find its fabricator.
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After defeating the [=DeeBees=], Oscar complains that their attack has now put the settlement on alert, which JD answers that it just means that they're going to have to fight their way to the fabricator. JD's group continues making their way through the construction area fighting any [=DeeBee=] they come across, and also start to run into small ball-like [[RollingAttack Tracker]] [=DeeBees=] that could possibly [[ShockAndAwe shock]] them if one gets too close. They exit the construction area into the inner portion of the settlement where they fight through the [=DeeBees=] up to a wall that's blocking their way to reach the construction hub. Del figures that their only option is to fight find another way around while Kait points out that something seems off about there being too many security robots since her mother was the one that ordered for their raids to stop months ago. Putting it aside for now, JD suggests that they should go through the nearby Maternity Annex building to reach the construction hub.
Making their way through the Maternity Annex, Kait complains that it just reminds her of how people have been asking her to make babies since humanity needs to be repopulated. Kait also states that at the very least, she's glad that her motherraises raised her away from all things related to COG. They make their way to the other side of the building, and see that they now have a clear path to the construction hub, but are greeted at the exit by more [=DeeBees=]. They fight their way through the [=DeeBees=] to reach the construction hub's maintenance door, but their COG access codes obviously don't work anymore since they're considered enemies of the state. Oscar takes over to hack the access terminal, and is able to get the door open. Oscar He remains behind to keep the door open for when they need to leave as JD, Del and Kait enter the construction hub to find its fabricator.
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Within the settlement, JD's group can see the large construction hub in the distance, and begin making their way towards it. As a result of the settlement's new outer ring currently being under construction, they're able to go along a lower incomplete path that allows for them to evade the settlement's camera bots. The group is left worrying that they will have Jinn hounding them if they get caught, which Oscar reminds them that he doesn't view her as a bad person given that he was a former member of COG for 15 years. JD's group makes their way off the lower path back up to the ground level where they witness the settlement's fast-construction [[BenevolentAI Builder]] robots go about their work. However, they're eventually spotted by one of the camera bots, which orders them to stop what their doing, and be escort out by their [[{{Mook}} Shepard]] [=DeeBees=]. The [=DeeBees=] arrive claiming that citizens are not authorized to be here, but one is quickly destroyed by Oscar since they technically aren't citizens that agree with COG's authority. In return, the remaining [=DeeBees=] attack JD's group due to their act of aggression.
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Within the settlement, JD's group can see the large construction hub in the distance, and begin making their way towards it. As a result of the settlement's new outer ring currently being under construction, they're able to go along a lower incomplete path that allows for them to evade the settlement's camera bots. The group is left worrying that they will have Jinn hounding them if they get caught, which Oscar reminds them that he doesn't view her as a bad person given that he was a former member of COG for 15 years. JD's group makes their way off the lower path back up to the ground level where they witness the settlement's fast-construction [[BenevolentAI Builder]] robots go about their work. However, they're eventually spotted by one of the camera bots, which orders them to stop what their doing, and be escort get escorted out by their [[{{Mook}} Shepard]] [=DeeBees=]. The [=DeeBees=] arrive claiming that citizens are not authorized to be here, but one is quickly destroyed by Oscar since they technically aren't citizens that agree with COG's authority. In return, the remaining [=DeeBees=] attack JD's group due to their act of aggression.
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After turning off the terminal screen showing off the COG's 25th anniversary celebration, the old man turns his attention to another screen showing a group of 4 Outsiders in the wilderness with a horse wagon vehicle outside a COG settlement. These 4 people being a former GEAR soldier, [[InUniverseNickname JD]], his long-time friend who's also a former GEAR soldier [[TheLancer Delmont Walker]] ([[InUniverseNickname Del]] for short), their female friend [[ActionGirl Kait Diaz]], and her uncle [[CoolUncle Oscar Daiz]]. While Del and Oscar are checking out the settlement, JD has a moment with Kait where he listens to her explain how a larva escapes its cocoon cage to become a beautiful butterfly. They watch the cocoon in Kait's hand open up to reveal a butterfly that flies away from their location. JD warns Kait that she shouldn't have come along, but Oscar points out that this happening was a given since she takes after her mother.
JD and Kait join up with Del and Oscar to check out the COG settlement, which Kait shoots out the floating camera bot that was spying on them from behind. An alarm at the settlement goes off, which turns out to not be for the destruction of the camera bot, but for the arrival one of the Windflare storms starting to overtake the area. JD and company head back to their wagon, which Oscar takes the reins of the horse to drive them to the COG settlement before the Windflare reaches them. However, the wagon stalls just outside the facility due to their horse going into a fear frenzy after the storm almost drops a tree upon them. Oscar stays behind to calm down his horse while JD, Del and Kait continue on towards the settlement. They fail to make it in time before the settlement's Windwall closes, which forces them to try to make their way towards a crane. However, the storm eventually becomes to severe for them to push any further.
Some time after the Windflare has moved on, Oscar with his calmed down wagon horse catches up to JD, Del and Kait outside the COG settlement. The Windwall opens back up, which they leave the wagon horse where it is, and make their way towards the settlement's main entrance. Along the way, the group complains about why Oscar had to follow along with them when he was never needed in the first place, which he answers that it's simply to continue looking after Kait. Once they reach the settlement gate, Del goes over the plan, which is to [[ThePlan find a fabricator]] at the construction hub in the center of the town, and leave soon after. Oscar warns them that they will most likely run into a lot of robot security [[AIIsACrapshoot [=DeeBees=]]] during their search, which JD mentions that they should have the element of surprise since there hasn't been an Outsider raid for 6 months, but Oscar warns him back that robots aren't designed to be surprised. JD stubbornly states back that they used to control [=DeeBees=], which an angry Oscar reminds him about what happened at Settlement 2. Kait butts in to stop them from fighting as they make their way into the COG settlement.
Within the settlement, JD's group can see the large construction hub in the distance, and begin making their way towards it. As a result of the settlement's new outer ring currently being under construction, they're able to go along a lower incomplete path that allows for them to evade the settlement's camera bots. The group is left worrying that they will have Jinn hounding them if they get caught, which Oscar reminds them that he doesn't view her as a bad person given that he was a former member of COG for 15 years. JD's group makes their way off the lower path back up to the ground level where they witness the settlement's fast-construction [[BenevolentAI Builder]] robots go about their work. However, they're eventually spotted by one of the camera bots, which orders them to stop what their doing, and be escort out by their [[{{Mook}} Shepard]] [=DeeBees=]. The [=DeeBees=] arrive claiming that citizens are not authorized to be here, but one is quickly destroyed by Oscar since they technically aren't citizens that agree with COG's authority. In return, the remaining [=DeeBees=] attack JD's group due to their act of aggression.
After defeating the [=DeeBees=], Oscar complains that their attack has now put the settlement on alert, which JD answers that it just means that they're going to have to fight their way to the fabricator. JD's group continues making their way through the construction area fighting any [=DeeBee=] they come across, and also start to run into small ball-like [[RollingAttack Tracker]] [=DeeBees=] that could possibly [[ShockAndAwe shock]] them if one gets too close. They exit the construction area into the inner portion of the settlement where they fight through the [=DeeBees=] up to a wall that's blocking their way to reach the construction hub. Del figures that their only option is to fight another way around while Kait points out that something seems off about there being too many security robots since her mother was the one that ordered for their raids to stop months ago. Putting it aside for now, JD suggests that they go through the nearby Maternity Annex building to reach the construction hub.
Making their way through the Maternity Annex, Kait complains that it just reminds her of how people have been asking her to make babies since humanity needs to be repopulated. Kait also states that at the very least, she's glad that her mother raises her away from all things related to COG. They make their way to the other side of the building, and see that they now have a clear path to the construction hub, but are greeted at the exit by more [=DeeBees=]. They fight their way through the [=DeeBees=] to reach the construction hub's maintenance door, but their COG access codes obviously don't work anymore since they're considered enemies of the state. Oscar takes over to hack the access terminal, and is able to get the door open. Oscar remains behind to keep the door open for when they need to leave as JD, Del and Kait enter the construction hub to find its fabricator.
!!!Chapter 2: In and Out
JD and Kait join up with Del and Oscar to check out the COG settlement, which Kait shoots out the floating camera bot that was spying on them from behind. An alarm at the settlement goes off, which turns out to not be for the destruction of the camera bot, but for the arrival one of the Windflare storms starting to overtake the area. JD and company head back to their wagon, which Oscar takes the reins of the horse to drive them to the COG settlement before the Windflare reaches them. However, the wagon stalls just outside the facility due to their horse going into a fear frenzy after the storm almost drops a tree upon them. Oscar stays behind to calm down his horse while JD, Del and Kait continue on towards the settlement. They fail to make it in time before the settlement's Windwall closes, which forces them to try to make their way towards a crane. However, the storm eventually becomes to severe for them to push any further.
Some time after the Windflare has moved on, Oscar with his calmed down wagon horse catches up to JD, Del and Kait outside the COG settlement. The Windwall opens back up, which they leave the wagon horse where it is, and make their way towards the settlement's main entrance. Along the way, the group complains about why Oscar had to follow along with them when he was never needed in the first place, which he answers that it's simply to continue looking after Kait. Once they reach the settlement gate, Del goes over the plan, which is to [[ThePlan find a fabricator]] at the construction hub in the center of the town, and leave soon after. Oscar warns them that they will most likely run into a lot of robot security [[AIIsACrapshoot [=DeeBees=]]] during their search, which JD mentions that they should have the element of surprise since there hasn't been an Outsider raid for 6 months, but Oscar warns him back that robots aren't designed to be surprised. JD stubbornly states back that they used to control [=DeeBees=], which an angry Oscar reminds him about what happened at Settlement 2. Kait butts in to stop them from fighting as they make their way into the COG settlement.
Within the settlement, JD's group can see the large construction hub in the distance, and begin making their way towards it. As a result of the settlement's new outer ring currently being under construction, they're able to go along a lower incomplete path that allows for them to evade the settlement's camera bots. The group is left worrying that they will have Jinn hounding them if they get caught, which Oscar reminds them that he doesn't view her as a bad person given that he was a former member of COG for 15 years. JD's group makes their way off the lower path back up to the ground level where they witness the settlement's fast-construction [[BenevolentAI Builder]] robots go about their work. However, they're eventually spotted by one of the camera bots, which orders them to stop what their doing, and be escort out by their [[{{Mook}} Shepard]] [=DeeBees=]. The [=DeeBees=] arrive claiming that citizens are not authorized to be here, but one is quickly destroyed by Oscar since they technically aren't citizens that agree with COG's authority. In return, the remaining [=DeeBees=] attack JD's group due to their act of aggression.
After defeating the [=DeeBees=], Oscar complains that their attack has now put the settlement on alert, which JD answers that it just means that they're going to have to fight their way to the fabricator. JD's group continues making their way through the construction area fighting any [=DeeBee=] they come across, and also start to run into small ball-like [[RollingAttack Tracker]] [=DeeBees=] that could possibly [[ShockAndAwe shock]] them if one gets too close. They exit the construction area into the inner portion of the settlement where they fight through the [=DeeBees=] up to a wall that's blocking their way to reach the construction hub. Del figures that their only option is to fight another way around while Kait points out that something seems off about there being too many security robots since her mother was the one that ordered for their raids to stop months ago. Putting it aside for now, JD suggests that they go through the nearby Maternity Annex building to reach the construction hub.
Making their way through the Maternity Annex, Kait complains that it just reminds her of how people have been asking her to make babies since humanity needs to be repopulated. Kait also states that at the very least, she's glad that her mother raises her away from all things related to COG. They make their way to the other side of the building, and see that they now have a clear path to the construction hub, but are greeted at the exit by more [=DeeBees=]. They fight their way through the [=DeeBees=] to reach the construction hub's maintenance door, but their COG access codes obviously don't work anymore since they're considered enemies of the state. Oscar takes over to hack the access terminal, and is able to get the door open. Oscar remains behind to keep the door open for when they need to leave as JD, Del and Kait enter the construction hub to find its fabricator.
!!!Chapter 2: In and Out
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[[TimeSkip 25 years have passed]] since the activation of Adam Fenix's Neutron Bomb established world peace by killing off all the Locust and Lambent parasites on the planet. Although the use of said countermeasure destroyed all of Sera's Imulsion to kill the parasite, the loss of their precious fossil fuel forced humanity to adapt to new ways of survival. Another thing they must now deal with are devastating [[HostileWeather Windflares]], which are powerful windstorms that pop up around the planet as an after-effect from setting off the Neutron Bomb. To protect the remaining human population that number in just the hundreds of thousands, the reformed Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) established [[CitadelCity walled-off cities]] to protect its citizens from the dangers outside, and declared martial law to prevent any travel outside. However, some human survivors rejected the viewpoints of the new COG, and formed a group called the "[[LaResistance Outsiders]]" that live outside of the COG jurisdiction, and even conduct raids on COG territory to gather resources.
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[[TimeSkip 25 years have passed]] since the activation of Adam Fenix's Neutron Bomb established world peace by killing off all the Locust and Lambent parasites on the planet. Although the use of said countermeasure destroyed all of Sera's Imulsion to kill the parasite, the loss of their precious fossil fuel forced humanity to adapt to new ways of survival. Another thing One of such things they must now deal with are devastating [[HostileWeather Windflares]], which are powerful windstorms that pop up around the planet as an after-effect from setting off the Neutron Bomb. To protect the remaining human population that number in just the hundreds of thousands, the reformed Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) established [[CitadelCity walled-off cities]] to protect its citizens from the dangers outside, and declared martial law to prevent any travel outside. However, some human survivors rejected the viewpoints of the new COG, and formed a group called the "[[LaResistance Outsiders]]" that live outside of the COG jurisdiction, and even conduct raids on COG territory to gather resources.
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!!Prologue: Remembrance
At an unknown location, [[EarlyBirdCameo an old man]] is seen taking a seat at a large computer terminal that's been set up in the room in order to [[TheWatcher watch]] multiple screens showing things that are happening on the outside. One of such events being COG's 25th anniversary celebration in the city of New Ephyra. Here, COG's current First Minister, [[BitchInSheepsClothing Mina Jinn]], is seen providing a RousingSpeech to thousands of attendees regarding their victory against the Locust 25 years ago, and the battles they fought that led to their current peace. Amongst the people attending the event is a [[RetiredBadass retired]] but now [[HandicappedBadass wheel-chaired]] Colonel Hoffman, who [[{{Flashback}} reminisces]] about his past battles that have led up to where he's now today.
The [[{{Flashback}} first flashback]] brings the story back to the Pendulum Wars 2 years before the occurrence of E-Day. Under orders from Major Hoffman, Private [[OneSceneWonder Dom Santiago]] leads a squad of COG soldiers to infiltrate a UIR weapons facility at Aspho Point in order to obtain the Hammer of Dawn plans that the UIR created that could potentially win the war. They're dropped off their helicopter in the midst of a battle going on outside the facility, which Dom gives the order that they need to cripple the 2 UIR communication towers before raiding the lab. Splitting up, Hoffman's squad deals with one of the towers in the distance while Dom's squad fights through UIR soldiers, and then places a bomb charge upon theirs to destroy their tower. Dom's squad then heads towards the weapons facility, and clears out the UIR bunker blocking their path. They arrive at the facility's main gate, and input security codes they obtained at some point to open it. Dom's squad then fights their way through the UIR soldiers within the facility until they reunite with Hoffman's squad at the lab's gate. Their RobotBuddy, [[MeaningfulName BRUCE]], opens up the lab gate for Hoffman and Dom to enter and speak with the UIR scientists about the Hammer of Dawn. Meanwhile, the remaining soldiers bunker at the gate to HoldTheLine against the arriving UIR reinforcements. Once Hoffman and Dom got the plans, they head back out of the lab to reunite with the rest of the COG soldiers, but before they could get extracted for pick-up, their position starts to get fired upon by UIR mortar strikes. Dom and Hoffman's squads make a run for it out of the facility to reach the evacuation point before being killed by mortar fire.
Continuing her [[PresentDay present]] speech, Jinn mentions how it was thanks to the [=GEARs=] valiant efforts to steal the Hammer of Dawn plans from the UIR that it ensured that the COG will come out the overall victors of the Pendulum Wars. However, it was only 2 years later that that would be forced to partake in a new war.
The [[{{Flashback}} second flashback]] brings the story back to Emergence Day (E-Day) when the Locust first appeared out of the ground to begin their war with humanity. A COG squad led by Lieutenant [[OneSceneWonder Minh Young Kim]] is seen in Ephyra making their way towards the House of Sovereigns, which has become a hot battleground against the invading Locust. As Anya provides support over the communicator, Kim gives the order to his squad that they're going to need to protect Hoffman's convoy as it goes through Ephyra. They fight through the Locust along the streets outside the House of Sovereigns, but are greeted by a large Corpser appearing out of the ground. Kim's squad grabs the Hammer of Dawn locator stashed in a nearby destroyed truck, and uses it to damage the [[ImmuneToBullets invulnerable]] Corpser. The squad continues to hold off more Locust reinforcements until the Corpser is successfully killed using the Hammer strikes. Following the battle, Kim's squad regroups with Hoffman and Anya at their convoy. Hoffman names Kim as their official escort as he heads into the House of Sovereigns with the Colonel and Anya while ordering his squad to guard the door. The soldiers of Kim's squad HoldTheLine at the House of Sovereigns gate to keep the attacking Locust from entering where they manage to defeat several Locust Reavers using the Hammer of Dawn. However, their position eventually gets overrun due to the Hammer going offline.
Jinn continues her [[PresentDay present]] speech explaining that as a result of E-Day, hundreds of thousands of people died to the Locust by just the first night of the war. She mentions how she was only a child when E-Day happened, and that because they were now in such a dark time, their victory against the Locust was still in no way assured.
The [[{{Flashback}} third flashback]] brings the story back to 17 years after Emergency Day during the closing portions of humanity's war against the Locust. Led by Colonel Hoffman and Sergeant [[OneSceneWonder Bernadette Mataki]], the soldiers of COG continue to HoldTheLine against the Locust that have been laying siege to their fortress of Anvil Gate. The [=GEARs=] clear off the Locust from trying to take over the main wall, and then use said wall as cover to battle it out with the Locust that are trying to push through the courtyard in front of Anvil Gate. They then clear out the Locust that are attacking Hoffman's position atop the wall, and then use the large turret gun to try to continue holding off the Locust despite the arrival of Locust Brumaks and Corpsers. Moments before being overrun however, the shockwave from the Neutron Bomb is seen making its way through the surrounding areas of Anvil Gate, and causes all the Locust to drop dead. Hoffman, Bernie and the rest of the remaining GEAR soldiers at Anvil Gate are left stunned in disbelief that not only did they survive, the war was finally over.
Like before, Jinn's [[PresentDay present]] speech continues on where she explains that against all odds, the Locust nightmare was finally brought to an end thanks to a brave group of soldiers led by Marcus Fenix. However, she adds that she wishes that Marcus was here with them for the celebration today. She then asks for the attendees to [[DueToTheDead remember the men and women]] that were lost over the years to ensure their continued survival, and that it's thanks to them that the new COG of the current day has been able to establish a world that no longer has any war or suffering. A world that is safe, and where its families can finally live in peace. Meanwhile back in the unknown room, the old man shuts off the television showing off Jinn's speech.
!!Prologue: Remembrance
At an unknown location, [[EarlyBirdCameo an old man]] is seen taking a seat at a large computer terminal that's been set up in the room in order to [[TheWatcher watch]] multiple screens showing things that are happening on the outside. One of such events being COG's 25th anniversary celebration in the city of New Ephyra. Here, COG's current First Minister, [[BitchInSheepsClothing Mina Jinn]], is seen providing a RousingSpeech to thousands of attendees regarding their victory against the Locust 25 years ago, and the battles they fought that led to their current peace. Amongst the people attending the event is a [[RetiredBadass retired]] but now [[HandicappedBadass wheel-chaired]] Colonel Hoffman, who [[{{Flashback}} reminisces]] about his past battles that have led up to where he's now today.
The [[{{Flashback}} first flashback]] brings the story back to the Pendulum Wars 2 years before the occurrence of E-Day. Under orders from Major Hoffman, Private [[OneSceneWonder Dom Santiago]] leads a squad of COG soldiers to infiltrate a UIR weapons facility at Aspho Point in order to obtain the Hammer of Dawn plans that the UIR created that could potentially win the war. They're dropped off their helicopter in the midst of a battle going on outside the facility, which Dom gives the order that they need to cripple the 2 UIR communication towers before raiding the lab. Splitting up, Hoffman's squad deals with one of the towers in the distance while Dom's squad fights through UIR soldiers, and then places a bomb charge upon theirs to destroy their tower. Dom's squad then heads towards the weapons facility, and clears out the UIR bunker blocking their path. They arrive at the facility's main gate, and input security codes they obtained at some point to open it. Dom's squad then fights their way through the UIR soldiers within the facility until they reunite with Hoffman's squad at the lab's gate. Their RobotBuddy, [[MeaningfulName BRUCE]], opens up the lab gate for Hoffman and Dom to enter and speak with the UIR scientists about the Hammer of Dawn. Meanwhile, the remaining soldiers bunker at the gate to HoldTheLine against the arriving UIR reinforcements. Once Hoffman and Dom got the plans, they head back out of the lab to reunite with the rest of the COG soldiers, but before they could get extracted for pick-up, their position starts to get fired upon by UIR mortar strikes. Dom and Hoffman's squads make a run for it out of the facility to reach the evacuation point before being killed by mortar fire.
Continuing her [[PresentDay present]] speech, Jinn mentions how it was thanks to the [=GEARs=] valiant efforts to steal the Hammer of Dawn plans from the UIR that it ensured that the COG will come out the overall victors of the Pendulum Wars. However, it was only 2 years later that that would be forced to partake in a new war.
The [[{{Flashback}} second flashback]] brings the story back to Emergence Day (E-Day) when the Locust first appeared out of the ground to begin their war with humanity. A COG squad led by Lieutenant [[OneSceneWonder Minh Young Kim]] is seen in Ephyra making their way towards the House of Sovereigns, which has become a hot battleground against the invading Locust. As Anya provides support over the communicator, Kim gives the order to his squad that they're going to need to protect Hoffman's convoy as it goes through Ephyra. They fight through the Locust along the streets outside the House of Sovereigns, but are greeted by a large Corpser appearing out of the ground. Kim's squad grabs the Hammer of Dawn locator stashed in a nearby destroyed truck, and uses it to damage the [[ImmuneToBullets invulnerable]] Corpser. The squad continues to hold off more Locust reinforcements until the Corpser is successfully killed using the Hammer strikes. Following the battle, Kim's squad regroups with Hoffman and Anya at their convoy. Hoffman names Kim as their official escort as he heads into the House of Sovereigns with the Colonel and Anya while ordering his squad to guard the door. The soldiers of Kim's squad HoldTheLine at the House of Sovereigns gate to keep the attacking Locust from entering where they manage to defeat several Locust Reavers using the Hammer of Dawn. However, their position eventually gets overrun due to the Hammer going offline.
Jinn continues her [[PresentDay present]] speech explaining that as a result of E-Day, hundreds of thousands of people died to the Locust by just the first night of the war. She mentions how she was only a child when E-Day happened, and that because they were now in such a dark time, their victory against the Locust was still in no way assured.
The [[{{Flashback}} third flashback]] brings the story back to 17 years after Emergency Day during the closing portions of humanity's war against the Locust. Led by Colonel Hoffman and Sergeant [[OneSceneWonder Bernadette Mataki]], the soldiers of COG continue to HoldTheLine against the Locust that have been laying siege to their fortress of Anvil Gate. The [=GEARs=] clear off the Locust from trying to take over the main wall, and then use said wall as cover to battle it out with the Locust that are trying to push through the courtyard in front of Anvil Gate. They then clear out the Locust that are attacking Hoffman's position atop the wall, and then use the large turret gun to try to continue holding off the Locust despite the arrival of Locust Brumaks and Corpsers. Moments before being overrun however, the shockwave from the Neutron Bomb is seen making its way through the surrounding areas of Anvil Gate, and causes all the Locust to drop dead. Hoffman, Bernie and the rest of the remaining GEAR soldiers at Anvil Gate are left stunned in disbelief that not only did they survive, the war was finally over.
Like before, Jinn's [[PresentDay present]] speech continues on where she explains that against all odds, the Locust nightmare was finally brought to an end thanks to a brave group of soldiers led by Marcus Fenix. However, she adds that she wishes that Marcus was here with them for the celebration today. She then asks for the attendees to [[DueToTheDead remember the men and women]] that were lost over the years to ensure their continued survival, and that it's thanks to them that the new COG of the current day has been able to establish a world that no longer has any war or suffering. A world that is safe, and where its families can finally live in peace. Meanwhile back in the unknown room, the old man shuts off the television showing off Jinn's speech.
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