Scorched Sands

The ***Scorched Sands*** marked a turbulent period in the *Futureline* war. The Communist Defence Pact declared war on the world, to which the Winslow Accord replied by opposing them as rivals through sheer force, pitting the definitive future of warfare in the absolute highest levels of lethality that the planet has ever seen at this era.

## History

### Initiation

In the wake of the *Futureline* war, Nexonia Prime found itself embroiled in chaos and devastation. The Communist Defence Pact (CDP), a formidable adversary, initiated this conflict, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Among those who stepped into this maelstrom was Leonard Griffin, now accustomed to his cybernetic body, rejoining the fight as a soldier of the Winslow Accord. This war witnessed both sides, the CDP and the Winslow Accord, embracing extensive cybernetics and Direct Neural Interface (DNI) technology, much of which was supplied by THETA, a powerful corporation with its own agenda.

As the conflict raged on, the Supreme Central Intelligence Agency (SCIA) launched a relentless manhunt for the turncoat Alfred Winnick, whose defection to the CDP had triggered the war. Gemma Kane, a dedicated SCIA agent, was dispatched to assist a hand-picked team led by Jerrick Taylor. This team included Mako Grayson, Henry Diaz, Carlos Maretti, and Tania Coutard. Jerrick Taylor, once the commander of Winslow Accord forces, now found himself assisting the SCIA in this manhunt. However, he ends up being killed by Winnick at the same time and his corpse is later recovered to undergo process into becoming a cyborg.

### MRC-Masadan War

The Millennium River Coalition (MRC) sought control of the Millennium River, a precious resource in the overpopulated nation of Masada. Struggling to defend against the MRC's relentless advances, the Masadan Armed Forces turned to the Winslow Accord for aid. In a bid to safeguard their homeland and thwart the MRC's resource ambitions, the Accord intervened, intensifying the conflict further.

This tumultuous period saw key figures playing crucial roles: Jerrick Taylor, Mako Grayson, Tania Coutard, Keira Knight, Henry Diaz, Carlos Maretti, Leonard Griffin, and the formidable Dreadfang stood among the Accord's ranks. Gemma Kane represented the SCIA, while Ayisha and Jonal Kohlan led the CDP. Within the enigmatic THETA corporation, Corvus, an AI entity, Siegfried Thetamonn, and CONTRAKT operatives.

As the dust settled, Masada successfully repelled the MRC with the assistance of the Winslow Accord, securing their vital water source. The SCIA's relentless manhunt for Alfred Winnick bore fruit, but Jerrick paid a personal price by becoming a cyborg in the process. SCIA agent Gemma Kane remained steadfast in the war, determined to unveil the true extent of the conflict. Meanwhile, the CDP capitalized on launching attacks against the Accord's powerful nations, compelling the Winslow Accord to mobilize all its forces to repel these audacious invasions.

**Scorched Sands** stands as a pivotal chapter in the ongoing *Futureline* war, bringing forth critical developments and challenges for the soldiers, people and factions entangled in its tumultuous narrative. Themes of betrayal, redemption, and the consequences of technological advancement loom large in this evolving saga.

## Aftermath

The aftermath of the harrowing events in Scorched Sands reverberated throughout Nexonia Prime, leaving indelible marks on its people, factions, and landscapes. With the *Futureline* war still raging, the consequences of this pivotal chapter continued to shape the unfolding narrative. It marked a turning point in the *Futureline* war, with key figures and factions poised to play even greater roles in the ongoing narrative. It encompassed redemption, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice would continue to shape the destinies of those entangled in this complex and evolving conflict.

Amidst the war, Reshala is seen operating on its own, gathering intel and eliminating opposition.

## Cast

The Scorched Sands featured the main ensemble of *Code Black: Haywire*.

### Winslow Accord

* Jerrick Taylor
* Tristan Kendrick
* Keira Knight
* Mako Grayson
* Leonard Griffin
* Carlos Maretti
* Henry Diaz
* Tania Coutard

### Communist Defence Pact

* Alfred Winnick
* Ayisha Kohlan
* Jonal Kohlan
* Qūzhújiàn

### Theta Dynamic Technologies

* Siegfried Thetamonn
* ~~Corvus~~

## Trivia

### General

* This brought the entire cold war to new heights, evolving to a global war.
* The Masadan Armed Forces were so stressed in resources that they can't even defend the capital alone.
* Commander Jerrick Taylor was killed in action at September 18th 2056. He is currently being transformed.
* Theta Dynamic Technologies soon experienced a massive income due to both sides using their cybernetic enhancements and DNI software.
* The most definitive part of this war is the Communist Defence Pact hijacking an oil drilling platform in an effort to demolish the capital, Deirohm.
* Masada's heat temperatures in the war are extreme, to say the least.
* The Accord finally unleashes their fighter aircraft in action: FM50-H Lightning The Lightning has been crucial for providing support, engage enemy from the skies and hold aerial superiority even with the prevalence of DEAD sytems.
* A large amount of Cyber Core abilities have been utilised throughout the war.