Point Thoryn, Part 1

10 Hours before

"Sir, we've lost communication with the Naval Base in Nautitus." A soldier said, tapping on the radio. "They cut out mid-sentence."

"That shouldn't be possible." The captain replied, walking over. "Try to re-establish."

As the soldier and the captain inspected the radio, a lookout quietly entered and approached the Captain.

"Captain, sightings of unknown military vessels headed for Port Nautitus." The lookout whispered, so that none could eavesdrop on him.

"How many?"

"At least 30."

"Send word to Naval Command in Lichfield." The captain said to the lookout, who nodded and left.

"Any luck on the orb?" The captain said, turning his attention back to the soldier.

"No sir, no response."

1 Hour before

"Sir, it's looking bad." The soldier said, calling over the Captain. "Reports of shelling on Nautitus, the transmissions we're getting speak of tens of thousands dead."

"Keep relaying this to Headquarters. We're the only ones who can get through so far." The Captain replied. "Do we know who the invaders are yet?"

"No idea, Sir. Oh... oh no." The soldier suddenly said, his face paling.

"What's wrong?"

"Sir Edwin Waters has just been reported KIA, Sir."

"Is Nautitus currently downwind?" The captain asked, after a moment's silence.

"I believe so, Sir. Why?"

"Then you're going to understand why they call her Chemical Amy very shortly. Send word, we're quarantining the entire district."

"Right away Sir." The soldier replied, turning back to the radio. "Attention to all units within range, this entire district is now quarantined until further notice. All roads are to be blocked, with a focus on Port Nautitus."