With the Red Faction preparing to launch an assault on the Eos sector, Hugo Davies sends Alec Mason to meet up with a squad and lead the assault on the EDF Central Command. Shortly after, the plan is aborted after a surprise EDF attack on the Red Faction's headquarters in the Badlands. Mason meets with Samanya and clears out the base. As a result of the surprise attack, Hugo Davies, Carmen Avila and Jon Kepler were killed.
Briefing
Hugo Davies
The Red Faction has liberated Parker, Dust, and Oasis. Now we are on the verge of driving our enemy off the surface of Mars. We have the Nano Forge, and soon we'll have Eos. The Earth Defense Council will then have to make a choice--accept peace on our terms or continue a war too costly to fight. We're launching a massive coordinated strike on positions in the Eos sector. Mason, you'll be heading up the assault on the EDF Central Command. Meet up with your squad and await further orders.
Dialogue
Hugo Davies
Mason, check your map. We have a squad at this location. Drive there and pick them up. If we beat the EDF here, we'll win this war.
Alec Mason
Yeah, and what about the Hydra?
Hugo Davies
Never mind the Hydra. They want the Forge, and they know we've got it. And if we can drive them out of Eos, they'll negotiate.
Alec Mason
You just better hope they're in a talking mood.
Hugo Davies
War is money. If it costs too much, they'll go home.
Alec Mason
I wish Dan were here to see this.
Hugo Davies
You're the best we've got, Mason. We couldn't have done it without you.
Alec Mason
It's not over yet...
Picked up squad
Alec Mason
I've got the squad. All present and accounted for.
Hugo Davies
Then proceed to the rally point. When everyone is in position, we'll launch the assault.
Plan aborted
Hugo Davies
Abort the mission! Abort the mission!
Alec Mason
What's going on?
Hugo Davies
We're under attack! All Red Faction units! Return to base!
Alec Mason
Hold on, we're on our way!
Reached base
Alec Mason
Alright, let's move it! Find the survivors! Get everyone out!
Samanya
Mason! Mason, are you there?
Alec Mason
I'm here, Sam. Where are you?
Samanya
Check your map. I'm transmitting the coordinates.
Alec Mason
Got it. On my way!
Samanya
Be careful. The EDF are everywhere.
Reached Samanya
Samanya
Mason!
Alec Mason
Sam, are you okay?
Samanya
I'm fine, but the Commander's dead. We need to secure the area.
