site. Each power plant also had a direct line to Washington DC to ensure continuity of operations and communications in DC at all times. These power plants were slated to be protected by UN soldiers and as such, a large force could be expected to be found at each location.
It was further learned that UN forces were still planning to conduct gun grabs. They were now planning to enter small rural towns with armored columns and fire teams. The missions would be preceded by drone surveillance to detect any extremist activity. Civilians that resisted would be shot without warning. Plans were in progress to build concentration camps to house civilians who were identified as “likely to resist.” Criteria for being labeled a likely resister included: prior military service, having conservative values, being a Christian, having registered multiple weapons, having purchased hunting licenses, and demonstrating resistance intentions on social networking outlets such as Facebook or Twitter. Having one of these traits could get you noticed. Having two or more was an immediate train ride.
The government had already labeled each of us as criminals and enemies of the state. In the process, all of our financial assets would be frozen, and our families were to be gath ered up and held in camps. The president had issued executive orders providing for extreme powers to be held by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Among these powers was the creation of concentration camps to be utilized in times of civil unrest. The government tended to keep close tabs on the whereabouts of its trained warriors, and now they planned to use the information against us.
The information spread like wildfire through our ranks and under the very real threat of mass desertion, Captain John issued a one week leave for all soldiers with families. We had one week to evacuate our families to secure locations.
Chapter 10
"The supposed quietude of a good man allures the ruffian; while on the other hand arms, like laws, discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as property. The same balance would be preserved were all the world destitute of arms, for all would be alike; but since some will not, others dare not lay them aside … Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them."
Thomas Paine
Neil and I agreed to head first to my home, and then his. My wife would not be easily convinced to leave her home, but the alternative was unacceptable.
We came into Seneca under cover of darkness. We had traveled f or most of the day. Our SUV had enough space to cover our rifles and gear. We had gone light on gear since the possibility of checkpoints was very real. I was in the middle of telling a joke when we rounded the corner and my street came in to view. There were two black Chevy Suburbans parked in front of my house. Two armed guards were standing by the vehicles. No others were in sight. That meant they were in my house. Neil was already loading the rifles and affixing our silencers. We stopped around the corner and got out on foot. We crept between the houses and stopped in the alley between my house and my neighbor’s.
With two quick head shots, the vehicle guards were down. Two more shots flattened tires on each of the vehicles. From the second floor window I could hear my wife screaming at the intruders. Two shots were fired.
The house was dark. The intruders had obviously cut the power before go ing in. Neil and I donned our night vision goggles and quietly entered the house from the basement. A quick sweep showed that the basement was empty. At the top of the steps I slowly opened the door that led into my kitchen. Upon entering the room I was faced with a soldier rooting through my pantry. With Neil watching my back, I put two silenced shots through his head. One down.
We went from the kitchen to the dining