Editing Battle of the Dead Sea

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[[File:BG Fixed Point onway.png|thumb|The Dead Sea at the start of Operation Aeneas, with Paradeus watchtowers and [[Avernus]] in the background.]]
In mid-October 2064,<ref>[https://m.weibo.cn/5611537367/5024223160700785 Weibo - The Summer Garden of Forking Paths story primer]</ref> [[Griffin & Kryuger]] and [[Statesec]] carried out multiple operations against the HQ of [[Paradeus]] in [[Germany]], the [[Avernus]] towers in the Dead Sea Black Zone near Berlin. Led by [[the Commander]], the G&K forces aimed to rescue [[Angelia]] from Avernus with support from [[IOP]] and the [[Stasi]], while Statesec pursued their own objectives.

After causing significant casualties among G&K's recon forces of Operation Aeneas, Paradeus forces evacuated Avernus during the Operation Muromets offensive. Though Angelia disappeared and couldn't be recovered, the apparent leader of Paradeus, [[William]], was captured during operation Kriemhild, shortly before Avernus was destroyed in a bombing run.

These operations are told in the chapters [[Fixed Point]], [[Longitudinal Strain]], [[Eclipses & Saros]] and [[Slow Shock]] of [[Girls' Frontline]].

==Preparatory operations==
[[File:BG Fixed Point squad.png|thumb|Task Force Aeneas members.]]
[[File:BG Longitudinal Strain 10.png|thumb|[[AR-18|Instructor Я]] and bomber aircraft Ruslan II.]]
===Statesec assets deployment===
To support the operation against Paradeus, [[Statesec]] organized Operation Eclipse, led by the command Doll Instructor Я ({{doll name|AR-18|AR|5}}). Я was tasked with traveling from the Neo-Soviet Union to Germany and deliver to the Commander a special military command authorization and exclusive comms channel system codenamed “Grand Duke”,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|E49}}</ref> which is likely what the Aeneas and Muromets Conference Rooms were based on. Я traveled by civilian train under the name Lyudmila Pavlichenko while two decoy convoys were set up to throw Paradeus off her trail, but Paradeus were informed of all three routes and confirmed that the data was in the train after intercepting the other two convoys. With help from the [[KCCO]], Paradeus derailed the train and Я was attacked by the [[Nyto]] {{enemy name|Tareus|boss}}. Я was destroyed during the fight to protect the train, but the mission was completed in her stead by {{doll name|Erma|SMG|5}}, who had received a copy of the data.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|E42}}</ref>

Over roughly the same time frame as Operation Aeneas,<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E11}}</ref> the Commander received another asset from StateSec, a legendary Tactical Doll from [[Daybreak Squad]] called Aliana ({{doll name|SCAR-L|AR|5}}). The Commander entrusted Aliana with a G&K squad to transfer assets from an inbound train to the temporary HQ, but lost asset “Poludnitsa” as the train was attacked and only recovered asset “Meteorite”.<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E5}}</ref> Aliana delayed her participation in the Dead Sea operations by a day to settle her standing elimination order of her former team member Amaris ({{doll name|SCAR-H|RF|5}}).

At some point, Statesec T-Doll Zoya ({{doll name|A-545|AR|5}})<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|E25}}</ref> also joined the G&K forces.<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E6A}}</ref>

===Griffin & Kryuger reinforcements===
Following the destruction of the Area S09 G&K base during the [[Fireworks Incident]], G&K command ([[Berezovich Kryuger]] and [[Helian]]) and their surviving T-Dolls force made their way to Germany by land in the [[Elmo]] mobile base provided by [[IOP]].<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-2}}</ref> They were stopped at the German border on orders from [[Griffin Lyons]],<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-4}}</ref> who tried to force the Commander to stop the battle.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E3-7}}</ref> The Elmo was eventually allowed to go through after the [[Stasi]] intervened.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E4-2}}</ref>

===Paradeus forces===
At the time of the battle, two high-ranking infiltrator Nytos had returned to Avernus after their covers had been blown by [[Angelia]]'s investigations, bolstering their defense forces: {{enemy name|Gray (Enemy)|boss|alt=Gray}} and {{enemy name|Morridow (Enemy)|boss|alt=Morridow}}. They could also count on a new ally as {{enemy name|RPK-16 (Enemy)|boss|alt=RPK-16}} had recently joined their ranks after betraying [[Task Force DEFY]] in Berlin. RPK helped [[Martha Meitner]] to perform brain surgery on Angelia as part of her Hela Project experiments, tweaking Angelia's memories and sending her mind into the Lake of Consciousness of Avernus' Evangel Axis.

Avernus had also been infiltrated before the battle by {{doll name|AK-12|AR|5}}. Under the identity of [[Koleda]], she ensured that Angelia survived, but couldn't arrange her escape by herself.

==Operation Aeneas==
[[File:BG Fixed Point 16vs16 b.png|thumb|{{enemy name|M16A1 (Boss)|boss|alt=M16A1}} fights with {{enemy name|RPK-16 (Enemy)|boss|alt=RPK-16}}.]]
[[File:BG Fixed Point grey.png|thumb|{{enemy name|Gray (Enemy)|boss|alt=Gray}} is killed by [[Task Force DEFY]].]]
The goal of operation Aeneas was to reconnoiter the Dead Sea and Avernus, and infiltrate the towers to locate and extract [[Angelia]]. To maintain transmissions in the difficult environment of the Black Zone, a special channel called the Aeneas Conference Room was established and maintained by {{doll name|UMP45|SMG|5|costume=costume3}}.

Task Force Aeneas was comprised of four regular squads, one supplementary member as well as a fifth secret squad. Squad Umbrella was made of {{doll name|RO635|SMG|6|costume=costume3}} and {{doll name|M4 SOPMOD II|AR|5|costume=costume1}} from [[AR Team]] ({{doll name|ST AR-15|AR|5|costume=costume2}} remained at the rear to serve as the Commander's bodyguard). Squad Unicorn comprised {{doll name|UMP45|SMG|5|costume=costume3}} and {{doll name|UMP9|SMG|5|costume=costume4}} from [[Squad 404]], who served as a signals support team, leaving the main combatants of 404 at the rear. Squad Nitrogen was made of the [[Stasi]] Dolls [[Mona]] ({{doll name|SP9|SMG|5}}) and {{doll name|Rhino|HG|5}}, as well as the mercenary Doll called “No. 9” {{doll name|QBZ-191|AR|5}}. Squad Ferrum was made of the assimilated [[Sangvis Ferri]] Dolls {{enemy name|Architect|boss}} and {{enemy name|Gager|boss}} and were planned to act as fire support. The fifth squad was Squad Wolf Pack, comprising {{doll name|AN-94|AR|6|costume=costume3}} and {{doll name|AK-15|AR|6|costume=costume1}} from [[Task Force DEFY]], who remained secret and maintained radio silence as an ace in the hole in case the Aeneas Conference Room was breached. The extra member was {{doll name|XM8|AR|5|costume=costume2}}, codename Chessmaster, who was sent ahead of the main G&K forces to deliver offline mapping devices and the Strongarm prepared by [[Persica]], and help coordinate the Task Force's movements.

After seizing Paradeus aircrafts in one of the watchtowers of the Dead Sea, Umbrella, Nitrogen and Ferrum infiltrated Avernus by air. Meanwhile, Chessmaster infiltrated Avernus' power plant while Unicorn remained concealed to ensure access to the Conference Room. Wolf Pack infiltrated Avernus separately by climbing its power cables. During Aeneas, Statesec's “Black Box” team comprised of {{enemy name|M16A1 (Boss)|boss|alt=M16A1}}, callsign “Nike”, and {{enemy name|Beak|boss}}<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-6}}</ref> also infiltrated Avernus and assisted Task Force Aeneas in Angelia's search. M16 fought against {{enemy name|RPK-16 (Enemy)|boss|alt=RPK-16}}, who confirmed that Angelia was in the Eastern tower infiltrated by Umbrella.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E4-11}}</ref> 

The operation went awry as most of the squads were drawn into battles they didn't have the firepower to win. Squad Ferrum was destroyed by {{enemy name|Narciss|boss}} and Squad Nitrogen by {{enemy name|Nemhran|boss}}, while Chessmaster and Squad Unicorn were overwhelmed by regular troops. UMP9 sacrificed herself in a suicide bombing to save UMP45 and keep the Aeneas Conference Room online. Squad Umbrella had to separate, with SOP-II fighting {{enemy name|Bramedb|boss}} while RO accessed the upper levels to search for Angelia. Only Squad Wolf Pack could adequately fight against high-level Nytos and successfully dispatched {{enemy name|Gray (Enemy)|boss|alt=Gray}}, but they fled from a confrontation with the rebuilt {{enemy name|Morridow (Enemy)|boss|alt=Morridow}} to conserve their strength.

In the laboratory levels, RO met with [[Koleda]], who helped her disconnect Angelia from the Evangel Axis. Angelia herself received help from past memories of [[Gray]] to free her mind from the Evangel Axis' Lake of Consciousness. RO delivered the Strongarm to Angelia, enabling G&K to monitor her vitals remotely, but Angelia refused to be extracted, deciding to remain as a bait for William<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E4-13}}</ref> and to eliminate Meitner.<ref name=SS28>{{cite|gfl|ss|E2-8}}</ref> She instead had RO record a message for the Commander where she detailed the plans for an operation of her own making: Operation Muromets.

==Operations Muromets and Kriemhild==
[[File:BG Slow Shock TowerFall b.png|thumb|Squad Umbrella makes a close escape from the destruction of [[Avernus]].]]
After receiving Angelia's plans for Operation Muromets, the Commander established a new task force with the reinforcements received from G&K and Statesec. Another secure channel called the Muromets Conference Room was set up, this time maintained by {{doll name|Erma|SMG|5}} with help from {{doll name|TPS|SG|5}}, {{doll name|Jatimatic|SMG|5}} and Maggie ({{doll name|Colt Walker|HG|5}}).

Five teams were deployed to the Dead Sea for the all-out assault of Operation Muromets. Assault Team Daybreak was lead by Aliana and comprised {{doll name|SCR|AR|5}}, {{doll name|M82A1|RF|5}}, {{doll name|Contender|HG|5}}, {{doll name|M26-MASS|SG|5}}, {{doll name|M60|MG|4}} and {{doll name|M249 SAW|MG|3}} (Aliana selected some of the members based on their physical resemblance with former Daybreak Squad members). Members of [[AR Team]] and [[Squad 404]] who had remained on the back line during Aeneas were deployed as Quick Response Team Taraxacum, comprising {{doll name|ST AR-15|AR|5|costume=costume2}}, {{doll name|HK416|AR|6|costume=costume3}}, {{doll name|G11|RF|6|costume=costume6}} and [[Dandelion]]. {{doll name|UMP45|SMG|5|costume=costume3}} was added to Taraxacum after she was recovered. Special Assault Team Fe56 was made of the assimilated [[Sangvis Ferri]] T-Dolls and split into two subteams: Team Fe56-C comprised {{enemy name|Judge|boss}}, {{enemy name|Alchemist|boss}}, {{enemy name|Destroyer|boss}} and {{enemy name|Dreamer|boss}}, a team specially assembled to eliminate {{enemy name|Narciss|boss}}, while Team Fe56-D with {{enemy name|Intruder|boss}} and {{enemy name|Executioner|boss}} took down Avernus' air defenses.

Squad Palette and Squad Puzzle from G&K served as Field Support Teams, and {{doll name|QBU-191|RF|5}} acted as a liaison with the ATF supervising the deployment of bomber Ruslan II. Instructor Я also assisted the Commander in directing the operation, having apparently received a replacement body after her destruction during Operation Eclipse. Other G&K troops were deployed for encirclement, like {{doll name|SIG MCX|AR|5}}, {{doll name|VSK-94|RF|5}}, {{doll name|P90|SMG|5}}, {{doll name|Desert Eagle|HG|5}} and {{doll name|MG4|MG|5}}.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|Simulation I, II, III}}</ref>

As the G&K forces launched their assault on Avernus, the defending forces started a process of asset extraction and denial to abandon their HQ. Daybreak and Taraxacum stormed the Eastern Tower, fighting against the retreating Nytos and eventually destroying the Evangel Axis and the newly awakened {{enemy name|Sana|boss}}. Meanwhile, Fe56-C successfully eliminated Narciss without casualties and proceeded with sensitive site exploitation of the Eastern Tower, recovering some useful intel.

Angelia's plans were compromised by her severely weakened body and mind, most likely from the combination of Meitner's surgery and exposure to the bioenergy-draining Evangel Axis.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E2-5}}</ref> Meeting with Angelia alone, RPK-16 offered to take control of Angelia's body and replace her weakened mind to help her achieve her goals. RPK took over Angelia's body,<ref name=SS28 /> discarded the Strongarm and disappeared.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E2-20}}</ref>

As the skies over Avernus cleared up, opening a bombing vector, Operation Muromets came to a close and the task force had to evacuate without their target, Angelia. All surviving high-ranking Nytos, including Morridow, Grig, Bramedb and Nemhran successfully evacuated. Aside from Narciss who had already been destroyed, only Sana remained to fulfill her role as the guardian of Avernus.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E3-17}}</ref> With the Evangel Axis destroyed, lower Nytos abandoned on site regained their individuality and some fled Avernus.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E3-19}}</ref> Before the arrival of the bomber, Squad Wolf Pack moved in and proceeded with the capture of [[William]] under Operation Kriemhild.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E3-1}}</ref> William had in fact remained in a secret room after convening with Morridow and allowed himself to be captured and brought to the Commander.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E3-35}}</ref> The bomber plane Ruslan II then conducted a strike on Avernus, completely destroying it. RO635 managed to leave with SOP-II shortly before the bombing.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E3-20}}</ref>

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