Exit the Cave

Sergeant Michael "Psycho" Sykes of the Delta Force's Raptor Team was sent into a mine shaft that appeared to be more cave-like than anything else. He had left Team Eagle, led by Dane, back at the entrance to fend off any more of those alien-like things that had just attacked them at the entrance to the mine/cave. The last thing anyone needed was a huge mechanical thing blazing the path behind them.

JSOC instructed Psycho to enter the area and he was instructed to do so alone, for now.



His ammo allotment was still in pretty good shape after he was able to reload in an area obviously left behind by Korean People's Army (KPA) troops, but he was out of missiles for his rocket launcher. Of course, launching rockets is not something one should do in a cave - but this is Psycho, so I don't believe anyone would put it past him.

By this time, JSOC had contacted me (Nomad) regarding my experiences on the island. Namely, the first time I came into contact with these alien things. If you wish to re-read that chapter, simply launch the following URL:

http://jvmach67.blogspot.com/2008_01_12_archive.html

Nor JSOC, nor Psycho, nor I (Nomad), nor really anyone else had a clue how long ago these things moved onto the island. From the Nomad experience, the guess is that it had been ten or hundreds of years, if not thousands of years - given the design of their habitat within the mountain. I wonder if these things were responsible for those crop circles in England, or the pyramids in Gaza? (grin)

Up above Psycho's path through the cave, he noticed heavy traffic in the sky - compliments of a natural air shaft ventilating the cave. That heavy traffic was from more of those machines. Clearly, he had not seen the last of them yet. For now, they would have to wait. The mission was to follow this cave in hopes to connect with Colonel Lee and that mysterious crate containing what appears to be another one of those alien things.



Psycho continued to navigate the path of the cave. His head-mounted camera captured this unique object on the surface of the cave. I (Nomad) recalled seeing quite a few of these futuristic plants on my way inside the iron mountain which was later demonstrated to be the aliens' habitat.



The cave led to the mine Psycho thought he was entering after the face off near Pacific Shores. Down below, KPA troops guarded the area.



The cave certainly had one good thing going for it. There were no immediate hostiles, which gave Psycho the ability to fully charge his Nanosuit, heal his aching body and gather his thoughts on this somewhat peaceful walk.

"Time to become the Psycho one again", Psycho likely thought to himself as he began the process of navigating the Pacific Shores Mine.

Find the Freight Terminal

Clearing out the KPA troops at the drop-down point from the cave into the mine was not very challenging for Psycho. He used a smoke grenade to knock them off balance, then used the dual AY69 short-range micro machine guns to finish them off.

Now, he had to navigate the mine to a freight terminal, where Colonel Lee of the KPA had parked the mysterious crate. Or, at least that is what JSOC hoped was the case. Also, there was no sign of Eagle Team, so Psycho continued his journey alone.



The mine shaft eventually opened up to more of the Pacific Shores mining facility. Psycho's radar showed larger aliens moving directly on top of him. He could also hear muffled noises of battle. While he had no idea what was going on, I (Nomad) knew exactly what was going on - as I was several hundred feet above him in direct battle with those very red triangles on his radar. Soon, the noises would stop, but as I recalled - it could not have been soon enough for me. I believe my left hand still shakes from the after-effects of that battle.



When the mine shaft opened, the frequency of KPA troops increased. JSOC indicated that it was a straight shot to an elevator, which would lead Psycho up toward the terminal. What they failed to indicate is that KPA troops would be ready to stop him at all causes.

The mine had opened even further, where KPA troops were able to navigate a Hummer in Psycho's direction. Psycho found a rocket launcher just in time, as he was able to blast the vehicle while still in cloak mode - saving some serious damage to his Nanosuit.



Now, up ahead, a flurry of KPA troops approached Psycho. Using a Sniper Rifle, he was able to pin down several of the troops from a long distance before jettisoning the gun for his sub-machine gun. Using cloak mode, he was able to take down the remaining troops.

Using his night-vision he panned the area one last time, reloading his ammo and checking for any more hostiles that might attack him from behind. The only living beings appeared to be rats scouring the area looking for their next meal. Soon they would find plenty of KPA meat to feast upon.



JSOC was correct, as the path led directly to an elevator.



Psycho reached the elevator and hit the button that would launch him upward toward the freight terminal. He said a quick prayer and took a defensive position. Certainly, more chaos would be waiting for him when he reached his destination.