The remaining infected aboveground took less than an hour to clear.
South Two entered the eastern blocks once the groups beneath the parking ramps stopped emerging. South One held the western drainage entrance while its forward squads cleared the surrounding buildings and connected service roads.
The firing became less frequent as the contact count fell.
By the time the last scattered surface markers disappeared from the Radar, the streets around the central parking structure were under both platoons' control.
Flight Operations released the Falcons and Strikers to the Airfield once no surface targets remained. South One and South Two retained control of the district.
Hans kept the underground route marked.
"Prepare a reconnaissance team," he said. "Confirm the chamber Oracle detected. Engage if the route becomes hostile."
Matilda opened Specter's channel.
"Specter, Viper. Enter through the western drainage route and locate the chamber."
"Specter receives."
