Chapter 31: Poor Nikeah...
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The attack on Kohlingen was swift and decisive, almost like a
"lightining-war."  Now, it was time to continue - the army was growing
restless by now and needed a new target.  Ironically, the army that
attacked Kohlingen was only a small fraction of the total army in Akfek's
command.  "Sascha, I have decided for you to lead your own force.  You will
lead a force of your own and attack another town while I head towards
Nikeah.  We will be much more efficient in this manner."

Akfek continued, "Consult intelligence for your target.  They will provide
you with a suitable town to assault along with a full report on the present
details of that town.  A simple request will bring more soldiers from
Vector.  Perhaps the Defiant will be of some assistance to you.  That is
all."  Sascha nodded and left to seek the leader of the 'Black Hand'
regarding her appointed target.

As soon as she left, a high-ranking officer approached Akfek and notified
him of the force ready at Nikeah.  "Our naval unit is an hour away from
Nikeah, your majesty.  Everything is proceeding as according to your plan."

"Excellent.  Prepare an airship for me.  I will oversee our attack on
Nikeah."  At once, the officer left and an airship was readied for Akfek's
boarding.  Akfek boarded the ship and the mighty ship departed for Nikeah.
Travelling on an airship was much faster than travelling on water, and a
short period later, the airship had arrived over Nikeah, but of course,
cloaked.

"Your majesty, our naval unit has arrived.  We await your orders."

"Very well.  Intellingence has informed me on the security of Nikeah and
it is much weaker than that of Kohlingen.  Bombing will be unnecessary this
time.  Signal Beta 3 to uncloak and begin their attack immediately.  When
they breach the town's primary defenses, Alpha 1 will attack from the
west..." and Akfek issued the rest of his orders.

Like Kohlingen, Nikeah was taken by complete surprise.  The Magitek Armor
unit was deployed first and they bashed their way through the ineffective
primary defense of Nikeah.  The town was attacked from the north, east,
and west, and when the path leading into Nikeah was cleared, a full force
of armed soldiers rushed into Nikeah...