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The 5th Supply Battalion, or the 5th Battalion, is a US Army unit led by Colonel Sawyer shortly after the retreat from Seattle. As the name suggests, the 5th Supply Battalion was originally a logistics unit until it was quickly pressed into combat service during the Soviet invasion of the United States. The 5th Battalion took part in many key battles against the Soviets, very often emerging victorious against incredible odds.

World War III[]

The 5th Supply Battalion was originally a logistics battalion based in Seattle. During the invasion of Seattle, the Battalion was deployed as a front-line unit to aid the Washington National Guard in the defense of the city. As Seattle fell, the retreating 5th Battalion absorbed surviving US Army and National Guard units. Captain Mark Bannon took temporary command of the battalion as they withdrew toward the I-90 Bridge. There, they met Colonel Sawyer, and were formally placed under his control. The 5th Battalion, initially composed of ragtag groups of regular army personnel and remnant National Guardsmen, were re-organized as a full combined arms battalion with heavy armor and artillery support. The battalion consisted of three companies:

  • Alpha Company: Captain, later Major James Webb
  • Bravo Company: 1st Lieutenant, later Captain Parker
  • Charlie Company: Captain Mark Bannon (the company was later completely destroyed at Cascade Falls)

Retreat from Seattle[]

After destroying the I-90 bridge, the battalion headed south towards a small coastal town of Pine Valley. The town was occupied by Soviet airborne troops and the first objective for the 5th Battalion was to capture Pine Valley before the main Soviet forces caught up. The 5th Battalion, with the help from Colonel Wilkins' Oregon National Guard and the fire support of the battleship USS Missouri, managed to secure Pine Valley from the Soviet onslaught.

Defense of Fort Teller[]

After the Battle of Pine Valley, 5th Battalion received orders to head towards and defend Fort Teller, the home of the failed "Star Wars Project". If the Soviet forces managed to figure out that the project was a bust, it would've most likely led to a total nuclear war between the superpowers. The first mission for the 5th Battalion was to delay Soviet forces at the Cascade mountain range so Colonel Wilkins and his battalion would have more time to prepare the defense of Fort Teller. The effort was successful and Sawyer led his troops to the town of Cascade Falls. They were ordered to hold their ground to the last man if necessary. The 5th Battalion fought heroically against overwhelming Soviet forces, but the enemies proved to be too numerous for the battalion. Colonel Sawyer was authorized to use a tactical nuclear missile against the Soviet forces. This led to a complete destruction of the Soviets but also 5th Battalion's Charlie Company. Captain Bannon and his company voluntarily sacrificed themselves so the Soviets wouldn't have time to retreat from the strike zone until it was too late.

During the chaotic retreat from Cascade Falls, the remaining units of 5th Battalion were scattered all across the Cascade wilderness. The resultant electromagnetic radiation from the nuclear strike on Cascade Falls had severely hampered radio communication, so the battalion couldn't set up any rally points in which to regroup. Despite the difficulties, Parker and Webb were able to organize enough men to fight back the retreating Soviets. Eventually, Colonel Sawyer was able to regain contact with the 5th Battalion elements and set up a rally point for his forces.

Retaking Seattle[]

While the 5th Battalion was fighting in the Cascade Mountains, China joined the war at the side of the Soviet Union, and its fleet was sailing towards Seattle to reinforce the Soviet beachhead there. The United States saw no other option than to use a nuclear weapon again on its own soil to stop should the Chinese manage to land its troops in Soviet-occupied Seattle. This grave threat forced the U.S. President to order a desperate last-ditch offensive to recapture Seattle before the Chinese fleet arrived. The 5th Battalion would spearhead this offensive, despite having been weakened with its loss of Charlie Company.

5th Battalion's objective was to capture the town of Clearwater Creek, which was the weakest point in the Soviet defense line. Despite stiff Soviet resistance, the 5th Battalion emerged victorious.

The next major engagement for the 5th battalion was the Second Battle of Seattle. The main objective was to liberate Seattle before the Chinese could land their forces on US soil. Failure to do so would result a nuclear strike on Seattle, killing everyone in the city and the surrounding area. Colonel Sawyer ordered his troops to attack directly the Seattle's harbor. This maneuver would cut-off 5th Battalion from the main US forces but it was seen necessary as time was becoming scarce. If US forces were controlling the harbor, the Chinese would be unable to land their forces.

Despite the 5th Battalion being heavily outnumbered, Parker was able to reach the Seattle harbor with his forces in time and secure it. After securing the harbor, Parker's forces wiped out the remaining Soviet HQ which was seen as the final objective before nuclear attack would be called off. After securing the Soviet HQ, Major Webb was wounded by a enemy sniper but he survived his injuries. Captain Parker was to then lead the remaining 5th Battalion units in a defense against the last Soviet push to retake the harbor. Thanks to the 5th Battalion's tenacity, artillery and air support and Colonel Wilkins' last minute intervention, the assault was repelled and the Soviet threat was finally removed from the US soil.

After the successful defense of the United States, the 5th Battalion was most likely one of the most celebrated and decorated units of the war. At least one of its members, Captain Parker, was awarded with the Medal of Honor in addition to his many other military awards.

The 5th Battalion's later actions during the war are unknown.

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