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Continuing from the previous chapter, Kane rides the Hannibal freight elevator down to the surface of Stroggos. Kane is falling behind so Lt. Voss orders Kane to grab a ride with Cpl. Spencer to catch up with Rhino Squads' Death Convoy and report to Sgt. Bidwell. There appears to be little time to spare as Cpl. Pitman warns Kane that the men offering him a ride are tired of waiting so Kane needs to "haul ass".As Kane makes haste to his ride, Eagle 8 announces over radio that they are doing a fly-by of Famine and that everything is in the green.
Once Kane arrives at his designated flatbed, he climbs aboard and Spencer orders his driver Doyle to begin driving. Cpl. Hawkins is pleased to meet Kane as Rhino Squad is famed for pulling off amazing feats in Dallas during the Earth Invasion. The convoy Kane is on passes the decommissioned Air Defense Trenches on their route, but Strogg Fliers somewhat remain a danger even with air support cleaning up hostile air units. An explosion goes off near the destroyed Air Defense Cannon and Spencer orders Doyle to get the convoy the hell out of there but they hit a snag with an ambush from Strogg ground troops in a warehouse.
After eliminating the hostiles, Kane's convoy continues on but the Fliers are targeting the trucks. The end truck ends up being obliterated by a Flier while an SMC Hovertank returns the favor and shoots down the Flier.
Once Kane arrives at Rhino's location, Sledge advises Kane to not keep Bidwell waiting as his wrath can be more terrifying than any Strogg.
Kane is ordered to operate the heavy machine gun onboard their flatbed. The weapon proves effective against the rank-and-file Strogg troops and provides covering fire when Rhodes must disembark to disarm Strogg landmines.
Eventually, Rhino Squad arrives at a Perimeter Defense Station, but Kane's truck is sent ahead so Kane may take out the Turrets guarding the station. Once the area is relatively secure, Kane disembarks to being his next assignment at the Defense Station.
This chapter introduces players vehicle segments by providing Rail Shooter sequences to get players used to aiming from vehicles. The SMC Hovertank is finally shown under the command of an NPC and you'll have the opportunity to drive one yourself on the mission after the next one.
This Chapter provides examples of:
- Rail Shooter: The primary mechanic of this chapter.
- Vehicular Combat: Introduced via Rail Shooter segments.
- Video Game Setpiece: As you convoy progresses, you overhear radio chatter detailing the battle unfolding around, and also come under fire from Strogg Fliers. A Hovertank provides Anti-Air support by retaliating against a Flier that scored a direct hit.
