Trident Force Chronicles

by Paul Richardson

  "You did not seem to mind the one who took out the two gangs in Leftover Hill. The West and East Melbourne gangs?" asked Westgate Sentinel.

  "She did everyone a favor. Those two gangs were getting completely out of control, gang control was something you used to do. But she did not cost the Russians $40 Million dollars!" yelled Smokeless Joe as he slammed his fist on the desk. "Your inaction cost the Italians some $40 Million dollars! My family!"

  "This will not happen again."

  "It better not. There has been a peace in this city for thirty five years now, because of you. No gang wars these days."

  "What if I bring them around to our way of thinking?" asked the Westgate Sentinel. "Maybe if they understood what was going on, they would not do any more of these drug busts. Just stick to unauthorized petty crimes. I am also pushing sixty. I can not be doing this forever. To be honest, I am looking forward to retire."

  "That may not be such a bad idea." said Smokeless Joe as he leaned back into his chair. Smokeless Joe rubbed his face and bald head. "Okay, I think I can hold off on the apocalypse until Groundhog Day. I think we needed a wake up call anyway. That warehouse operation was pretty brazen of the Italians. I had no idea."

  "I will get right on it, old friend." said the Westgate Sentinel, he turned and flew out the window.

  When Westgate Sentinel left, Smokeless Joe picked up the mayor’s office phone and dialed a number. "Hello, yes? This is Smokeless Joe." said Smokeless Joe on the phone. "Yes, get me Papa Rudnitsky now. We need to talk, for we have a huge problem brewing on our hands."

  Chief Hiawatha #3

  (2015/11/09)

  It is well known that the Westgate City limits actually exceed developed boarders of the city. Westgate City swallowed up a couple of rural areas and suburbs in the early Fifties in a bid to better control those areas around the city. To the south, the rural areas that borders the Emerald Swamps National Park. To the east is the collection of suburbs now know as Emerald Gardens, although officially the city does not acknowledge this name.

  To the north of Westgate City is the National Ironwood Forest Park. This is a unique forest that sits on top of a deposit of iron ore and that the trees there that have absorbed that iron. Scientists are stumped as to how the trees have absorbed such iron and still live, but research is ongoing. Since the iron in the trees make it very hard to cut down, mass deforestation has not been a problem. Clearing out dead Ironwood Forest trees has long since become a multi-million dollar business for the rural areas in between Westgate City proper and the Ironwood Forest. However the trees are very valuable since the wood is very hard and so poaching of the trees is of some concern.

  "The National Ironwood Forest Park Services thanks you for wanting to help us, Chief Hiawatha." said Captain Ranger Jones. Both Ranger Jones and Chief Hiawatha were riding in an electric golf cart through one of the paths of the forest between the second and third ranger stations. "I do not know if my bosses would be too happy, but we do have an unique animal AND tree poaching issue here. Frankly I can use all the help I can get around here. It will, however, be off the books. When can you start?"

  "I have already, Ranger Jones. I stopped a couple of hunters before they could killed anything just the other day. Chased them off." Ranger Jones shot a surprised look at Chief Hiawatha. "Do not worry, I will not take the law in my hands again. I was testing my powers at the time."

  "Well, as long as no one was hurt..."

  "During my day job, I am an ironworker." said Chief Hiawatha. "So I can patrol the forest in the late afternoons."

  Just then, the radio in the electric golf cart came on. Ranger Jones stopped the park services cart. Ranger Jones. We are getting a satellite phone call from a couple of hikers that are being chased by a huge Black Bear, near White Cap Lake.

  "That is five miles from here." said Ranger Jones with a hint of horror in his voice.

  "I'm on it, Ranger." said Chief Hiawatha as he jumped out of the cart and changed into the Bald Eagle to fly off.

  "I am not going to get used to that." said Ranger Jones with a sigh. He turned the park services cart north and headed with all speed toward White Cap Lake.

  Chief Hiawatha arrived at White Cap Lake in no time, since he flew by air, but he could not see anything at first. Chief Hiawatha was still adjusting to his new bird sight and so did not imminently see the hikers. He finally saw that they, one male and one female, were running for their lives heading south from White Cap Lake. Chief Hiawatha did not see the Black Bear, but he knew that these two looked scared. Chief Hiawatha dived toward the two and, just as he was to land in front of the hikers, he changed back into a human.

  "Hey you two, where is the Black Bear?" asked Chief Hiawatha with his hands out in case these two were armed.

  The two hikers looked startled at the sudden appearance and both tripped and fell on their faces. After they went down, Chief Hiawatha saw the Black Bear behind them running full speed. It then bounded into the air and flew at Chief Hiawatha with a roar.

  Engelhard #3

  (2015/07/08)

  Of the many neighborhoods of the White Sands, one of the most interesting ones is called Little Quezon. It is named after the most populous city in the Philippines, Quezon City, mainly because it has a majority Filipino people living there. It is a popular with tourists because it has a scaled replica of the EDSA Shrine. Many Europeans and American Catholics who can not afford a trip to the Philippines, come here to half size EDSA Shrine.

  Fidel Estrada had his restaurant across from the replica EDSA Shrine, and business was booming. Traditional Filipino food with a modern kick. Blessed Virgin Mary's memorial feast was being held the next day and the mayor was rededicating the replica EDSA Shrine. Tourists from all over were pouring in and business was good. Fidel Estrada was in his office counting the receipts when his office phone rang.

  "Yes?! Mr. Estrada speaking." said Fidel Estrada.

  "Senor, there is a man here wanting to have lunch with you." said the restaurant's hostess on the other end of the line. Fidel Estrada was taken aback. It was usual for a customer to ask to eat with the owner of the restaurant. Only one person might ask to dine with Fidel Estrada. "He says his name is Edward Engelhard. Does that mean anything for you, Senor Estrada?"

  "Yes it does. Find him a table, take his order, and I will join him momentary."

  When the fifty eight year old Fidel Estrada came out of the back office, the twenty nine year old Edward Engelhard already had an order of just Lumpiyang Shanghai sitting in front of him and eating up the spring rolls. "Estrada, you have the best pork Lumpiyang Shanghai this side of the Mighty Mississippi River!"

  "You have returned. Why?" said Fidel Estrada nervously as he sat down across from the blond hair and blue eye Edward Engelhard. He was not wearing his Avatar costume. Instead he wore a black suit and tie with a white shirt. A waitress was standing by Fidel Estrada and waiting to take his order. "No, I am not hungry."

  "Stop worrying Fidel Estrada. I am not here for you." said Edward Engelhard. Fidel Estrada sighed. "No, do not relax now. It has returned."

  Edward Engelhard pulled out a section of the Westgate Wire that had an article circled. The article had a written account where a nine month pregnant woman was attacked in Little Quezon. The woman had reported before she died that a female's head and entrails had flown into her room and sucked out her unborn child. Police think she had gotten an illegal abortion. The paper was dated two days ago.

  "A Leyak. I have not heard of this, I have been very busy." said Fidel Estrada with a horrified voice. He crumpled up the paper in disgust. "How can you eat at a time like this?"

  "I have not eaten in two days, Fidel Estrada." said Edward Engelhard downing another spring roll in one bite.

  "I- I am sorry, Edward Engelhard. I had no idea." said Fidel Estrada sadly.

  "I forgive you." said Edward Engelhard as he grabbed hold of the older man's hand. "Now, your daughter-in-law and unborn grandchild was murdered by this thi
ng two years ago. You tried to go after it yourself and failed. Told me to mind my own business. I will be searching for this thing this time. However I do not know Little Quezon like you do and there are many other pregnant women here." Edward Engelhard letting go of the hand of the older man and pulling out a pen to write a phone number on a napkin. "This is my number just for you. You need to make calls tonight. When you talk to others around Little Quezon, you need to tell them to call out for the Archangel Samael if they see this Leyak and not just the Blessed Virgin Mary. As the Archangel Samael's Avatar, I will hear that call. Do you understand?"

  "Si, Senor."

  Hawkfox Delta #3

  (2015/08/24)

  Hawkfox Sierra started a tradition right before he was killed to give a lecture to graduating paramedics and police officers at Westgate Tech, before their final term starts. It was in response to many questions about supers and since he was an official member of the Westgate EMS team and a super himself, it was only natural that he give the lecture.

  Today, Hawkfox Delta was giving that lecture for the first time. Hawkfox Delta wrote "SUPERS" on the chalkboard before walking up to the podium. He took a look out and saw about fifty police trainees and ten or so paramedic trainees.

  "Welcome, everyone." said Hawkfox Delta slightly nervous, however he hid it very well. "In a week, you will begin your final classes. When you graduate, you will be joining either the WCPD or Westgate EMS. Today I am here to talk about "Supers" since you might be dealing with them when you get out there. Anyone have questions for me before we begin? Yes."

  "Thank you, Hawkfox Delta." said the female paramedic trainee Hawkfox Delta pointed. "We know both of your parents are Tutsi from Rwanda, but we do not much more about you. Why?"

  "My name and other personal information is classified by the United States government, as is all Hawkmen and Hawkwomen. Up until Hawkfox Echo successfully petition The Supreme Court Of The United States for his retirement, they all had to become field medics or pilots for the US Military. Now half of the Hawkmen and Hawkwomen work as paramedics at every major United State and Canadian city, the rest elect the military since they are always in need of field medics and pilots. In the end it is their choice, and that is all what anyone can ask for, if you know what I mean. Since all Hawkmen and Hawkwomen are born with their wings, we are still taken into protective custody for our protection." Hawkfox Delta pause showing he was done. The trainees raised their hands again. Hawkfox Delta pointed to a male cop this time. "Yes, you sir."

  "Thank you." said the young WCPD trainee. "I have heard a couple of times that Westgate Sentinel is a class three armored super from my teachers. What does that even mean?"

  "Good question." said Hawkfox Delta. "Since that is the main thrust of our lecture, I will answer your question while talking about the ranking system."

  Hawkfox Delta went to the chalkboard and wrote "Class One Super" at the bottom. "Can anyone guess at what a class one super is?" When no one answered, Hawkfox Delta kept going. "A class one super is a normal human being who has their fists, or a sword, or gadgets. A gangbanger with a gun is consider a class one super in the ranking system, even if we don't call him or her that."

  "A class two super," continued Hawkfox Delta as he wrote "Class Two Super/Class Two Armored Super" on the chalkboard. "Is someone born with a single power, has enhanced strength, but is not immortal. Class two armored super, has a part of suit of armor that gives a power or a limb that is been replaced that can do stuff for them. Around 95% of all supers are within this class."

  "Class three supers," continued Hawkfox Delta as he wrote "Class Three Super/Class Three Armored Super" on the chalkboard. "Is a super born with multiple powers, has enhanced to super strength, and has nigh invulnerability. Class three armored supers are full suit of armor with multiple powers." Hawkfox Delta put the chalk down and looked at the police trainees. "You do not want to mess with class three anything. Call dispatch and have Westgate Sentinel come in as your backup. Any questions?"

  "I have a follow up question, if I may." said the same police officer trainee. Hawkfox Delta nodded. "Is there a Class Four ranking?"

  "Theoretically? Yes." said Hawkfox Delta putting down his notes. "We would also called them: Gods. Forces of nature. End of the world. Pray to the baby Lord Jesus Christ that this remains only a theory."

  Sooper Zoom #3

  (2015/10/31)

  Oh man, Sooper Zoom. I am so sorry. This guy, Montana Bull, is a class three super. No wonder this information was classified. said Saint Matt sadly through Sooper Zoom's earpiece.

  "Okay, in American English, Saint Matt, what does that mean!" said Sooper Zoom as he tried to calm the ten year old Japanese girl.

  It means that you can not beat this guy! You are only a class two super! yelled Saint Matt. Sooper Zoom thought of a joke saying that as a Mexican, he was a second class citizen and being a class two super did not bother him that much. However now was not the time. I am calling for backup. There is a class three armored super called Westgate Sentinel. He might be able to take Montana Bull on and bring him down.

  Montana Bull shot his eye laser beams at random points to draw Sooper Zoom out.

  "Better hurry up, this guy is getting pissed off!"

  Oh thank God, the Westgate Sentinel is already on his way. said Saint Matt with a sigh. ETA, a minute.

  After hearing this, Sooper Zoom scooped the ten year old Japanese girl in his arms and shot out of the bushes. He found a Japanese couple who seem even more distraught than anyone else and stop before them. They cried and reached out for the girl and so Sooper Zoom gave them their child.

  About a quarter mile away from Montana Bull, there was a hot dog food truck. The food truck guy was handing out two hot dogs to a customer, when Sooper Zoom grabbed both with one hand and dropped a twenty on the counter with the other.

  "If I had to explain why I needed these, I would not have time to eat them." said Sooper Zoom. With super speed he ate both the foot long hot dogs in just five seconds. After eating Sooper Zoom waved his thanks to the shocked onlookers and pointed to the twenty. "Many thanks! Keep the change!"

  Sooper Zoom then saw a woman in the food truck line with a compact makeup mirror putting lipstick on. "Hey, can I borrow that? I will bring it right back."

  "Anything for you, sweetheart. You can keep it." said the very deep voiced woman. Sooper Zoom did a double take of the woman before taking off back to Montana Bull.

  Westgate Sentinel was already on the scene engaging Montana Bull when Sooper Zoom returned. He also saw Hawkfox Delta carrying off the two injured bicyclist police officers. Before Sooper Zoom knew it, Montana Bull had hit Westgate Sentinel hard and the armored hero of Westgate City fell on his back with a surprised grunt.

  "I have always wanted to take down Westgate City's, nay the world's, greatest armor superhero!" said Montana Bull as his eyes started glowing red. Sooper Zoom got in between Westgate Sentinel and Montana Bull with the compact mirror just in time. The laser eye beams shot out and then was reflected back into Montana Bull, sending the red hair beast backwards. Montana Bull landed face first on some sand and struggle once to get up, but then collapsed. Before Sooper Zoom eyes, Montana Bull turned back into a human.

  The coward, who had been hanging back, cheered. The WCPD and Westgate City EMS showed up and started doing their thing. The Westgate Sentinel finally got up and after staring down Sooper Zoom for about a minute, put out his right hand to shake Sooper Zoom's right hand.

  "I normally do not like other supers in my city, but you just saved my life. I owe you one." said the legendary Westgate Sentinel. "Don't make me regret it."

  A plain clothes female detective came up to the two superheroes. "Gentlemen. I am Detective Heddings. My partner Detective Dowd is on her way here. Can someone please explain to me just what happen here?"

  "Well, this guy-" started Sooper Zoom. However he just noticed a tattoo on Montana Bull's back. Sooper Zoom walked up and bent down to get a closer loo
k. The tattoo was that of an eye, except where an iris would be, a Kanji symbol for "eye" was in its place.

  Red-Eye Destrobot #3

  (1982/02/05)

  The dot matrix printer went off in the bank manager's office. It read simply:

  'YES, YES. I WILL STAY HERE. IT IS NOT LIKE I HAVE A CHOICE.'

  Tiger Reach roared in the small community branch of Westgate Savings And Loan in the Emerald Gardens' Conway neighborhood. Not everyone in the bank saw the gang come in, but the roar had alerted everyone there and they all stopped what they were doing. Two goons in ski masks flanked Tiger Reach with what looked liked AK-47s. Tiger Reach was himself well known having knocked over two banks already, was in his human/tiger form, wore only black pants/boots, and did not need a mask since no one has seen his human face.