Mech Legions: Battle for New York by Michael G. Thomas & Nick S. Thomas

Author:Michael G. Thomas & Nick S. Thomas [Thomas, Michael G.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Swordworks
Published: 2017-03-15T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

New York Reichsbibliothek, 476 5th Ave, Manhattan, New York

17th November 2017

The Information Ministry team moved closer and then dropped down behind an overturned truck. At the same time, a squad of Waffen SS sunk down beside them and positioned their MG3A5 machine guns. The big weapons looked out of place in the city, with their large boxes of bullets and long, heavy barrels. The men mounted the weapons as though running through little more than a drill, taking aim with practised speed and precision. The guns then opened up, firing buzzing sounds as they showered the old building with bullets. The anchorman glanced across to the guns and then spoke loudly into the microphone.

“We’re reporting live from New York Reichsbibliothek, 476 5th Ave, Manhattan. As we watch, the elite soldiers of the city’s Waffen SS are fighting metre by metre to clear the street.”

The cameraman twisted about and lowered himself so that he could film below Müller’s head height. The resulting video feed would make him appear larger than life, in addition to putting the Reichsbibliothek squarely behind him.

“Standartenführer, can you tell us what is happening inside? Is it true that traitors have launched attacks on several Reich buildings inside the city?”

The man was calm, like he was out on a walk or a shopping trip, when he was actually in the middle of a battle. The IM units were not like the reporters of all in the United States. Many were military trained and had experience of the Reich’s numerous war zones over the last decades. Müller’s automatic reaction was to rip into the propaganda unit. He was the man in charge, yet it was his duty to carry out the will of the leadership. If he made decisions that reflected poorly on them, he could expect no mercy. He grimaced and did his best to look suitably heroic.

“It is true. Terrorists have killed many of our citizens across the city in an attempt to bring fear and war to our streets. They have made a grave mistake, though, and are now trying to escape after their disastrous failure.”

A loud boom shook the ground, but Müller didn’t even flinch. He knew what the sound actually was, and it was nothing he needed to worry about. The Information team didn’t understand what was happening, and they ducked down as though under fire. A small fusillade of shots raced overhead, adding further tension and drama to the situation.

“They executed our officials and then looted their way through the structure. This is a place of knowledge. Look at it now!”

He studied the library structure with a grave expression.

“These terrorists want nothing more than to spread fear and panic through the city so they can bring back their old mongrel regime of corruption and failure.”

“Is this a failure of local policing?”

Standartenführer Müller sensed an opportunity to attack his rivals, and he went for it without giving it any thought.

“The Ordnungspolizei are beat police. They patrol the streets, protect citizens, and prevent street crime.

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