Developing an Arsenal: Overwatch (The Unit)

Chapter 1: The Unit

Today looked grim as sirens of police cars wailed in the country of France. A hotel in Paris was invaded by a group of hired guns, on the run to escape the failure of their latest attack. They were on the run from international police to escape from a massive terrorist attack gone wrong.

They establish a standoff between them and the police by taking over a hotel and rounded up random tourists to be used as hostages for leverage. It's been going on for five days, negotiations are getting nowhere, and the gunmen are close to trigger-happy.

The terrorist cell leader is up at the penthouse, watching the news from the central room until a mercenary walks in. The terrorist cell leader looks at the private with scorn as he sits up from the couch.

"What is the urgent arrival?" The cell leader asked with a spell of spite from his lips.

"Sir, Overwatch isn't making a move on us." The grunt replies with a sense of joy. Suddenly, his face changes as he just remembered something. "I forgot to give you this." He says as he gives his commander a folder.

The officer takes a quick look through the tablet before giving a quick dreadful groan. "Assemble everyone at the lobby, now."

A minute later, the lobby of the hotel was littered with grunts. The main entrance was sealed off with iron plating and tables. Sentries and spotters were on the clock for possible snipers from the police. The hotel has been taken over by Talon, an international terrorist organization that seemed to come out of nowhere after the end of the Omnic Crisis. They have been giving hell to the world, even to the point where Overwatch dedicated a great number of it's forces to fight them off. However, the meeting about to unfold is going to set off fear within the occupants in the building.

The terrorist cell leader, wearing sunglasses, combat attire, and a baseball cap; stood on top of the balcony overlooking the main lobby of the hotel. He sweats a little as he told his men the unfortunate news.

"Listen up. Our informant inside the GIGN says Overwatch 

The mercenaries in the lobby let out a brief cheer. However, it quickly died down as the next detail gave the real reason why they were summoned.

"Then it's likely The Unit are coming. Trust me when I say this; they are not to be taken lightly. There will only be bloodshed. I want everyone to be placed on maximum security alert; nothing passes through the perimeter without permission, not even a freaking lizard unless I give the order. We clear?"

Half of them proudly shouted 'yes sir' while the rest stood still in silence. The team leader looks at the crowd of grunts below before he shakes his head in despair. "It's going to be a absolute blood bath." He mutters to himself.

A small group of four mercenaries piled out and head up to the top floor and enter a luxurious suite to gossip about the situation. As they sat down and talked, a young operative begins to join in on the conversation.

"What is The Unit and why is everyone at maximum alert?" The rookie asks in confusion.

The squad leader looks at him funny. "Have you been living under a rock?"

"I just joined Talon. I know about Overwatch but this is my first time I've heard their name. Why is everyone so scared?"

The squad leader stares deeply at the recruit. "Well listen here kid, because this is going to be a different world for you once I tell the story about The Unit." The squad leader clears his throat. "The Unit are not from Overwatch. Its a counter terrorist unit made up of the most talented operators in America."

The grunt grew a confused look on his face. "When the hell did America get  involved with world affairs?"

"The American government have been involved with international politics ever since they promise to help out their allies recover from the Omnic Crisis. The council has no idea when exactly they were created. It's like they just show up and cause a lot of trouble for us. They are far more daring and dangerous than any special forces unit in the world." The squad leader explains.