Atlas (mission)/Transcript

Introduction
Reporter: ...After a second day of heavy fighting, U.S. Marines were successfully able to drive North Korean forces out of Seoul. With an additional division arriving soon, hopes are high that we may finally see a return to peace and stability in the region.

A view of over a hundred coffins covered by American flags are shown, with each holding a dead Marine, killed during the events in Seoul.

Mitchell: Why is one man spared, while another taken? To this day, I couldn't give you an answer. But death comes for us all, eventually. When you lose over six thousand men in four hours, it's easy for one death to become just another number. But all I knew was my best friend was gone, and a part of me wished that I had been taken instead. The dead - they've settled their debts. It's up to the living to pick up the tab.

''A scene shows someone picking up Will Irons' dog tag, and giving it to someone else. It later shifts to someone cleaning Irons' body, as he recently died of his wounds. His face and shoulder are badly burned on the right side.''

Cormack: And so it is time to say farewell to Private William Robert Irons. A man I had the privilege and honor to have under my control. A life is only important in proportion to its impact on the lives of others. By this standard, Private Irons ranks among one of our very best.

Gameplay
"Atlas" Arlington, Virginia, USA July 24, 2054 - 0930 HRS

Exo Type Specialist * Riot Shield * Overdrive * Stim

''Mitchell is at Arlington Cemetery for Will Irons funeral. Flowers are on the left, and people are in front of Mitchell, sitting down, among these being Jonathan Irons. Cormack is speaking, and Mitchell is standing next to Will's coffin. Looking behind reveals a photograph of Irons next to the flowers, as well as five Marines.''

Cormack: He leaves behind family, friends, fellow Marines, and a grateful nation.

''Jonathan Irons rises to pay respects, followed by Cormack. Mitchell does so also, revealing his left arm is gone due to it being severed off by shrapnel. He proceeds to follow Jonathan and Cormack.''

Cormack: I'm sorry, Mitchell. Will was one of our best. Look, we take care of our own. If you ever need anything...

Jonathan Irons approaches them and interrupts Cormack.

Irons: Excuse me, Mitchell? I'm Jonathan Irons. I'm Will's father.

Irons shakes Mitchell's and Cormack's hands.

Cormack: Mr. Irons, I'm sorry for your loss, sir.

Irons: I'm sure you are, Sergeant. Private Mitchell, you were Will's best friend. You both paid too high a price for your country.

Cormack: It was an unfortunate tragedy, sir.

Irons: It was more than unfortunate Sergeant, it was unnecessary. Son, I want to offer you a second chance.

Cormack: Mr. Irons, Mitchell's been discharged. With his injuries--

Irons: I'm aware of his injuries, Sergeant. At Atlas, we have prosthetics that are twenty years beyond anything the military could offer you. Will told me what kind of soldier you were. You deserve to fight for a military that's as effective as you are. Think about it. Don't let Will's death be in vain. (To Cormack) Sergeant.

''Irons hands Mitchell a business card. It is electronic, and displays the Atlas logo and Iron's info. The scene suddenly changes to a rainy jungle, with Mitchell holding a Bal-27 with the Atlas logo on it. Mitchell looks at his prosthetic left arm, and moves it around a few times.''