Mission 7: Checkmate part 1

Bogotá, Colombia 0900 hours

Maria made her way to Colombia, connecting with her local contacts. She relied on their extensive knowledge of the terrain and the Conclave's activities. The intel pointed to a major operation involving a weapons shipment, significant money movement, and illegal transportation. Maria planned a covert operation to intercept and dismantle the entire network. Upon landing, Maria immediately contacted Steve to coordinate the first steps.

Maria: "Steve, I've touched down in Colombia. I've made contact with Javier, our primary informant here. He's given us detailed intel on the Conclave's operations. We need to move quickly."

Steve: "Good work, Maria. What's our first move?"

Maria: "We're targeting three key points: a weapons convoy in the jungle, a warehouse used for money laundering, and the transport routes they use. I'll need your guidance to ensure everything runs smoothly."

Steve: "Roger that. We'll coordinate through Takashi. Keep your comms secure and report any changes immediately."

Upon arrival, Maria met with her primary contact, Javier, an experienced local informant with deep ties to both the underworld and legitimate businesses. They gathered at a secluded café, far from prying eyes.

Javier: "Maria, the Conclave is moving a large shipment through the jungle to avoid detection. They've also been laundering money through several local businesses. The transport route and drop points are heavily guarded."

Maria: "We need to hit them hard and fast. Can you gather intel on their exact routes and schedules?"

Javier: "Already on it. My sources are providing real-time updates. We'll know their every move."

Back at her safe house, Maria spread out a map of the region. Javier's intel indicated three key points. She initiated a simultaneous call with Steve and Takashi to begin planning.

Maria: "Alright, here's what we have. Javier's intel highlights three critical points we need to address. First, the weapons shipment—a convoy moving through the dense jungle. Takashi, I need you to give us the latest satellite imagery and any signals intelligence we have on the convoy."

Takashi: "Understood. I'll start compiling that data now. You'll have it within the hour."

Steve: "Good. Maria, what's the second point?"

Maria: "The second point is a money laundering hub in a small town nearby. It's crucial we hit this simultaneously with the convoy to ensure we cut off their funding and supply lines in one sweep."

Steve: "What's the third target?"

Maria: "The third point is an illegal transportation route used to smuggle goods and personnel. If we disrupt this, we'll significantly hinder their operations."

Steve: "We need to hit all three points in quick succession to avoid alerting them. Maria, focus on the convoy first. We'll provide you with all the support we can."

Takashi: "I'll also set up a communication relay to ensure constant contact. We need to be ready for any changes on the ground."

Leticia, Colombia 1500 hours

With the plan set, Maria and her team prepared to intercept the convoy. They moved through the dense jungle, staying off the main paths to avoid detection. As they approached the convoy's expected route, Maria signaled for a halt.

Maria: "Javier, take your team and set up the roadblock. We'll position ourselves for an ambush."

Javier: "Understood. We'll be in position in five."

The convoy rolled into the trap, unsuspecting of the ambush lying in wait. As the lead vehicle hit the makeshift roadblock, Maria's team sprang into action.

Maria: "Now!"

With precision and coordination, they overwhelmed the convoy. Gunfire erupted, but the team's superior positioning and surprise advantage quickly subdued the Conclave operatives.

Maria: "Check the trucks. We need to confirm the cargo."

Javier: "On it."

As Javier and his team secured the weapons, Maria contacted Steve and Takashi.

Maria: "Steve, we've got the shipment. Weapons are secure."

Steve: "Great job, Maria. What's next?"

Maria: "We're moving on to the money laundering hub. Takashi, do you have the coordinates and layout for us?"

Takashi: "Sending it now. Be aware, there's likely to be heavy security. Proceed with caution."

Maria's success with the convoy gave her team a significant morale boost. They quickly regrouped, ready to tackle the next critical point in their mission to dismantle the Conclave's operations in Colombia.

Maria: "Alright, team. We've taken their weapons. Next, we hit them where it hurts most—their money."

Florencia, Colombia 1800 hours

The team moved with swift precision towards the small town where the Conclave's money laundering hub was located. As they approached the outskirts, Maria gathered her team for a final briefing.

Maria: "Javier, I want you and your team to take the north entrance. Alejandro, cover the south. We need to move quickly and quietly. No alarms, no mistakes. Everyone clear?"

The team nodded in unison, their resolve evident.

They split into their assigned groups, moving under the cover of darkness. The money laundering hub was housed in an unassuming building, blending in with the rest of the town.

Maria: "Alejandro, what's your status?"

Alejandro: "In position. No movement at the south entrance."

Maria: "Javier?"

Javier: "North entrance is clear. Ready to breach on your command."

Maria: "On my count. Three... two... one... Go!"

Simultaneously, they breached the building from both ends, moving swiftly through the corridors. The element of surprise was on their side. Conclave operatives inside the building were taken off guard.

The team moved through the building, subduing any resistance they encountered. They reached the central office where the records and money were kept.

Maria: "Secure the area. We need those records intact."

Javier: "Got it. Checking the files now."

As Javier and his team started to gather evidence, Maria called Takashi for an update.

Maria: "Takashi, we're in. The area is secure. We're collecting the intel now."

Takashi: "Excellent work, Maria. Make sure to get everything. Any slip-up and they could recover quickly."

The team quickly copied files, took photos of documents, and secured any physical evidence. Maria knew that dismantling the Conclave's financial network was crucial to crippling their operations.

Alejandro: "We've got everything we need. Ready to move out."

Maria: "Good. Let's get out of here before they realize what's happened."

The team exited the building as quietly as they had entered. They regrouped at a safe distance, ensuring they had all the collected data. Maria took a moment to check in with Steve.

Maria: "Steve, mission accomplished. We have the intel on their financial operations. Moving to the extraction point."

Steve: "Great work, Maria. Get back safely. We'll start analyzing the data immediately."

Back at the safe house, the team began to analyze the gathered information. The documents detailed the extensive network the Conclave used to funnel money and resources.

Takashi: "This is a goldmine. With this intel, we can track their funding and cut off their resources."

Maria: "Good. But we still have one more target—the illegal transportation route."

Maria gathered her team for the final briefing.

Maria: "We've taken their weapons and their money. Now, we disrupt their transportation. Javier, I need you to map out the route and identify the best points to intercept. Alejandro, prepare the equipment. We need to move fast."

With the intel secured and the team prepared, Maria was ready to deliver the final blow to the Conclave's operations in Colombia. She knew that every success brought them one step closer to dismantling the Conclave for good.

Maria: "Let's finish this. For Steve, and for everyone affected by the Conclave's actions."

The team nodded, their determination unwavering. They moved out, ready to execute the final phase of their mission.

Javier: "On it, Maria. Give me a few minutes."

Javier spread out a detailed map of the area on the table, marking the known transportation routes the Conclave used. He pinpointed several key locations where they could effectively intercept and disrupt the operations without attracting too much attention.

Javier: "Here, here, and here. These are our best bets. We can set up ambush points at these choke points."

Alejandro: "Got it. I'll make sure we have everything we need."

Alejandro quickly gathered the necessary gear: explosives to disable vehicles, communication jammers to prevent calls for reinforcements, and non-lethal weapons to incapacitate any operatives without causing unnecessary casualties.

Maria gathered her team around the map for a final briefing before they set out.

Maria: "Alright, team. This is it. We hit them fast and hard. We disable their vehicles, cut off their communications, and make sure they can't transport anything out of here. Everyone clear on their roles?"

The team nodded in unison, their faces set with determination.

Maria: "Javier, you lead the ambush at the first point. Alejandro, you'll handle the second. I'll take the third. Remember, we move in silence and leave no trace. Let's go."

Leticia, Colombia 2000 hours

The team split up, each moving to their designated positions. The night was dark, providing perfect cover for their covert operation.

Javier's Position

Javier and his team set up at the first choke point, carefully placing explosive charges under the road, hidden from view by the dense jungle foliage. The night was quiet, with only the sounds of nocturnal wildlife around them. They waited in silence, tense but focused.

As the convoy's headlights became visible in the distance, Javier gave a silent nod to his team, signaling them to be ready. The vehicles approached steadily, unaware of the trap laid before them.

Javier: "On my mark... Now!"

He pressed the detonator. The charges exploded with a deafening roar, instantly disabling the lead and rear vehicles of the convoy. The middle vehicles screeched to a halt, trapped with no escape.

Javier's team moved in swiftly, their movements precise and coordinated. They used flashbangs to disorient the drivers and operatives, then quickly subdued them with non-lethal force. The drivers were pulled from their vehicles and restrained, while other team members secured the cargo.

Javier: "Maria, we've secured the first convoy. All operatives neutralized, and the cargo is intact."

Alejandro's Position

Alejandro and his team arrived at the second choke point under the cover of night. They set up communication jammers, ensuring that the Conclave's operatives would be cut off from any outside help. The area was heavily wooded, providing ample cover for their ambush.

As the second convoy approached, Alejandro monitored their movements through binoculars. The vehicles moved cautiously but steadily, unaware of the trap awaiting them.

Alejandro: "Prepare to activate the jammers. On my signal... Now!"

The jammers sprang to life, effectively silencing all communications from the convoy. The operatives inside the vehicles began to panic, unable to contact their headquarters or each other.

Alejandro: "Move in! Disable the vehicles and secure the area."

Alejandro's team moved with precision, using EMP devices to disable the convoy's engines. The vehicles sputtered and came to a halt, their electronic systems fried. The operatives inside scrambled to react, but Alejandro's team was already on them.

Using non-lethal tactics, they incapacitated the operatives with stun guns and tranquilizers. The operatives were quickly restrained and pulled from the vehicles. Alejandro's team secured the area, ensuring that there were no surprises.

Alejandro: "Maria, we've disabled the second convoy. All operatives neutralized, and the cargo is secured."

Maria's Position

Maria crouched in the underbrush at the final ambush point, her heart pounding as she watched through night-vision binoculars. The moonlight barely pierced the thick canopy, casting an eerie glow over the jungle road. Her team was positioned strategically around the area, each member waiting for her signal.

The convoy appeared on the horizon, moving steadily towards their position. Timing was everything; they had to hit hard and fast, ensuring complete control before the Conclave operatives could react.

Maria: "Wait for it... wait for it... Now!"

At her command, her team sprang into action. Using a combination of flashbangs and smoke grenades, they disoriented the operatives, plunging the area into chaos. Under the cover of the smoke, Maria and her team moved in swiftly, utilizing non-lethal tactics to subdue the Conclave members. Stun guns, tranquilizer darts, and hand-to-hand combat were employed with precision and efficiency.

The operatives, caught off guard and blinded by the smoke, were quickly overpowered. Maria moved with practiced ease, neutralizing threats and ensuring her team had the upper hand.

Maria: "Secure the vehicles and check for any intel. We need to make sure we've got everything."

Her team meticulously searched the convoy, finding more crates of weapons, communication devices, and crucial documents. Each item was cataloged and secured for transport.

Maria pulled out her communicator, contacting Alejandro and Javier to confirm their positions and status.

Maria: "Alejandro, Javier, we've secured the final convoy. How are things on your end?"

Alejandro: "All secure here. We've got the cargo and the operatives. No issues so far."

Javier: "Same here, Maria. First convoy is under control. We're ready for extraction."

With all three convoys secured, Maria knew they had dealt a significant blow to the Conclave's operations in Colombia. However, she also understood that this was just the beginning. The Conclave would retaliate, and they needed to be prepared for the fallout.

Maria: "Excellent work, team. Let's regroup at the safe house and analyze the intel we've gathered. We need to stay one step ahead of them. Prepare for potential counterattacks."

Her team quickly moved to extract the captured operatives and the secured cargo. They remained vigilant, anticipating any attempts by the Conclave to reclaim their assets.