Weapon System in Zombie Apocalypse-Chapter 30: Operation Silent Harvest Briefing

The lights dimmed in the Conrad Hotel's tactical operations room as Thomas and Phillip stood before a television. Around the room, soldiers filed into their seats, their eyes sharp and alert. Most were veterans of previous operations, hardened by months of survival in the apocalypse. Others were fresh recruits from recent survivor groups who had shown promise in security roles. Despite their varied backgrounds, every man and woman in the room shared one goal: survival.

Thomas stepped forward, clearing his throat as the chatter died down. The display switched to a 3D holographic map of the area surrounding Landers Supermarket. Key points of interest—entryways, high-risk zones, and fallback routes—highlighted in red, yellow, and green.

"Listen up," Thomas began with a tone of authority. "We've got a new mission. This isn't just another supply run; this is a long-term investment in our survival. We're calling it Operation Silent Harvest. Our objective is simple—secure the Landers Supermarket and take control of its supplies. If we succeed, we'll secure enough food and non-perishables to keep our entire operation running for at least six months. Failure is not an option."

He paused, letting the gravity of the mission sink in. "Now, here's the situation. The supermarket is five klicks northeast of our current position. The surrounding roads are heavily obstructed—burnt-out vehicles, barricades, and debris make it nearly impossible to reach by ground. We'll be deploying by air, using Ravens 1 and 2 to insert fireteams directly into the target zone."

The display zoomed in on the supermarket's layout. Thomas pointed to the large front entrance. "This is the primary entry point. Team Alpha will be responsible for breaching and clearing this area. We've detected multiple thermal signatures inside the building—likely a mix of dormant zombies and potentially hostile survivors. Your job is to neutralize any immediate threats and secure the front lobby."

He shifted his attention to another section of the map. "Team Bravo, you'll cover the side loading docks here. These docks provide the largest access points to the warehouse floor. If anything goes wrong inside, this is where the bulk of the enemy reinforcements are likely to push through. Your mission is to lock down these entrances and prevent any breach."

Finally, he gestured toward the rear emergency exit. "Team Charlie, you've got rear security. The emergency exits lead to a narrow alleyway that can serve as a secondary extraction point. Hold this position at all costs—this alley is our escape route if things go south. We can't afford to be trapped inside with no way out."

Phillip stood up, taking over the next phase of the briefing. "We'll be using the PD-4 Recon Falcon for continuous overwatch. This drone will provide real-time intel on zombie movements and any incoming threats. If at any point we detect a large horde converging on the building, we'll sound the evacuation signal, and all teams will regroup for extraction."

The display shifted to a tactical breakdown of the initial assault plan. A small animation showed simulated bombs being dropped on nearby abandoned structures, creating loud shockwaves.

"We'll start by drawing the zombies out of the supermarket," Phillip explained. "Viper 1 will deploy high-decibel incendiary munitions to designated decoy points. These explosions should create enough noise to lure the majority of the hostiles out of the area. With any luck, that'll give us a clean entry window."

A soldier from Team Alpha raised his hand. "What if we secured the supermarket? Are we going to stay there?"

"In the event that nothing happens…yes I will deploy soldiers in the area to secure the supermarket as we can't haul every food out from the supermarket using only helicopters."

"So we are just securing our food source?"

Thomas nodded, addressing the soldier's question with a serious expression. "Exactly. This mission is about long-term survival. We need to ensure that Landers remains under our control. It's not enough to just raid it once and haul what we can. We'll establish a forward operations post there with a security team on rotation to hold the area. The supermarket will serve as both a supply depot and a fallback point in case things ever go south here at Conrad."

Phillip interjected, "Once the site is secured, Team Bravo and Charlie will oversee the initial perimeter defense. We'll also set up barricades and scouting patrols to make sure no rival groups or large hordes take us by surprise."

Another soldier from Team Bravo raised a hand. "What's the plan for hauling supplies out, sir? Are we looking at phased extractions over several days?"

Thomas crossed his arms and leaned slightly forward. "Good question. We'll be doing phased extractions, starting with high-priority items—non-perishable food, medical kits, and water purification supplies. Once those are secured, we'll bring in vehicles as we clear access routes. Ideally, within a week, we'll have full control and operational supply lines between Conrad and Landers."

Phillip nodded in agreement. "We're also working on a plan to bring in large trucks, but that depends on how soon we can clear the roads. Until then, the helicopters will handle the critical extractions."

The display updated to show potential threats. Thermal scans had highlighted key hotspots around the supermarket, including clusters of zombies near nearby intersections. Phillip tapped on the screen to highlight them. "This is what we're up against. Recon suggests scattered groups, but as we've seen before, zombies can cluster quickly if triggered. Noise discipline is essential once we're inside. We can't afford a full-scale swarm converging on us."

"Exactly," Thomas said, reinforcing the point. "Once we're inside, you move fast and keep it quiet. No unnecessary noise. Remember, once we start firing, we're on a clock. The longer we stay, the greater the chance we'll attract reinforcements—zombie or human."

Phillip gestured toward the drone operator sitting near the control terminal. "Our recon feed will keep you updated on any large movements. If a major horde starts moving in our direction, you'll hear it from command."

Thomas turned his attention back to the room. "Alright, let's go over squad assignments."

The display split into three sections, each listing the team designations and their roles:

Team Alpha (Primary Breach and Interior Recon):

Squad Leader: Davies

Objectives: Secure the front entrance, sweep and clear aisles, secure priority supplies.

Team Bravo (Loading Dock Defense):

Squad Leader: Phillip

Objectives: Secure the side loading docks, prevent unauthorized entry, coordinate logistics for extraction.

Team Charlie (Rear Perimeter and Extraction Support):

Squad Leader: Kim

Objectives: Secure emergency exits, maintain a fallback path, provide covering fire if necessary.

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Thomas pointed toward each team leader in turn. "You've got your assignments. I expect tight coordination between squads. We're deploying with minimal margin for error. If anyone deviates from the plan, it could compromise the entire operation. Are we clear?"

"Crystal clear, sir!" the soldiers answered in unison.

Phillip gave a slight smirk and stepped forward again. "We deploy at 0600. Gear up, check your weapons, and get some rest. We've got a long day ahead."