Weapon System in Zombie Apocalypse-Chapter 36: Prelude to the Purge

Three hours later.

Thomas stood before a massive tactical map displayed on a digital screen inside Conrad Hotel's command center. Around him, key personnel gathered—Phillip, Davies, Kim, and several intelligence officers. The entire retaking of the SM MOA Complex was about to be planned, and no detail could be overlooked.

He turned to the recon team leader, Russell, who had been assigned the task of estimating the zombie population within the complex.

Russell took a deep breath before speaking. "Sir, based on pre-outbreak records, SM MOA Complex had a daily visitor count ranging from 200,000 to 1 million people. That doesn't include mall employees, call center workers, and tourists from nearby hotels and casinos. At the time of the outbreak, we estimate that a large portion of these people got trapped within the mall, surrounding buildings, and underground parking areas."

Phillip exhaled. "Jesus. We're talking about hundreds of thousands of zombies inside one area."

Russell nodded. "Based on our initial drone surveillance, we estimate at least 350,000 infected within the entire SM MOA Complex. The highest concentrations are inside the mall itself, the Arena, and IKEA. There are also significant clusters in the underground parking lots, which means we can't risk fighting them in close quarters."

Thomas stared at the screen, considering the logistical nightmare they were about to face.

"How many roam outside the buildings?" he asked.

Russell tapped the screen, highlighting thermal imaging data. "Approximately 20,000 to 30,000 roam the roads and open spaces. The good news is that the boulevard is relatively clear due to abandoned vehicles forming natural barricades."

Thomas studied the data in silence.

350,000 zombies.

A city of the dead.

And they had to wipe them out.

"How many personnel do we need to effectively clear out the area?"

Russell took a deep breath before answering. "Sir, to completely clear out 350,000 zombies while minimizing casualties, we would need at least 1,500 to 2,000 combat personnel, with a rotational schedule to avoid fatigue. That includes infantry, heavy weapons teams, and sniper teams.

Phillip rubbed his chin. "And that's just for the cleanup. Holding the area afterward will require an entirely different force."

Russell nodded. "Correct. If we want to fortify SM MOA Complex and maintain control, we'll need at least 2,500 to 3,000 personnel—including logistics, medical teams, engineers, and perimeter security forces."

Thomas exhaled slowly. He had 200 soldiers under his command, plus another 150 support personnel at Conrad. Not enough.

Phillip glanced at him. "So, boss... how many troops can you summon?"

Thomas opened his System Interface and navigated to the Summon Troops tab and checked his soul reserves.

3,850 Souls

After a brief calculation, he issued the largest troop deployment yet.

[Summoning Units]

1,000 Infantry Soldiers – Cost: 1,000 Souls

250 Heavy Weapons Specialists – Cost: 500 Souls

150 Engineers – Cost: 450 Souls

100 Snipers – Cost: 200 Souls

100 Special Forces Operators Cost: 500 Souls

100 Medics – Cost: 200 Souls

Total Summoning Cost: 2,850 Souls Remaining Souls: 1,000

[System Notification] Summoning Complete: Deployed at Conrad Hotel's Main Plaza

A blinding blue glow appeared outside as 1,700 soldiers materialized. But, they don't have weapons.

He checked his balance on Blood Coins.

Blood Coins Available: 2,750,000

Thomas immediately navigated to the Armory & Equipment Shop within the System Interface. The newly summoned soldiers were standing by outside, completely unarmed, waiting for deployment. Without proper weapons and gear, they were useless.

[System Armory & Equipment Shop]

Standard Assault Rifles (M4A1 w/ ACOG & Suppressor)

Light Machine Guns (M249 SAW w/ Drum Magazine & Bipod)

Sniper Rifles (M82A1 Barrett .50 Cal)

Anti-Material Rifles (XM500 Semi-Auto .50 Cal)

Rocket Launchers (M136 AT4, Disposable)

Flamethrowers

Frag Grenades (M67 Fragmentation, Pack of 5)

Claymore Mines (M18A1 Anti-Personnel Mine, Pack of 3)

Ballistic Armor (Level IV Ceramic Plate Carrier & Helmet)

Total cost: 1,250,000 blood coins.

Now that weapons were purchased, Thomas had one last critical step—ammunition. A soldier without bullets was just another body waiting to be torn apart.

Navigating to the Ammunition Depot section of the System Shop, he checked the available inventory. He bought about 2 million rounds, costing him about 850,000 blood coins.

"Okay–that's good, let's meet the army."

Another hour later.

The weapons, ammunition, and armor were finally distributed.

Thomas stood at the head of the command table and watched the CCTV cameras that has a view of his entire army, all armed and ready.

Russell cleared his throat and spoke first. "Sir, with our current numbers, we have 1,900 combat personnel, including heavy weapons teams, snipers, and special forces. The zombie population is estimated at 350,000. Our current ammo supply is two million rounds, which means each soldier gets about 1,000 rounds on average. It's a solid number, but we still need to use them wisely."

Thomas nodded. "We're not doing this the hard way. We will not fight them in a way that wastes bullets. We are going to clear them with strategy—maximum kills, minimal ammo usage."

Phillip smirked. "That's what I was hoping to hear, boss."

"Let's use the intercom and announce the operation to our men."

"Yes sir."

The intercom system crackled to life as Thomas activated the microphone. His voice was firm, commanding, and clear as it echoed throughout the Conrad Hotel, reaching every soldier standing in formation outside.

"Attention, all units. This is Commander Thomas Estaris speaking."

The soldiers straightened up, eyes locked on the speakers mounted throughout the plaza.

"We are about to undertake the most significant operation since the outbreak began. The SM MOA Complex—one of the largest commercial hubs in Metro Manila—is infested with approximately 350,000 zombies. That's nearly an entire city's worth of the dead, packed into one location."

He let the gravity of that number sink in.

"But we are not here for a suicide mission. We are here to wipe them out, take back the land, and build a new future. This is not just a one-time raid. This is a reclamation. Once we take MOA, it will become a self-sustaining zone—our first real stronghold in the heart of the city."

He paused, scanning the surveillance monitors showing the soldiers' disciplined rows.

"Our strategy is simple: maximum efficiency, minimal waste. This will not be a chaotic firefight. Every bullet counts. Every move is planned. We control the battlefield, not the other way around."

Thomas turned to Phillip and nodded. Phillip stepped forward, taking over the intercom.

"Alright, listen up! Group assignments are as follows:"

Group Assignments & Responsibilities

[First Assault Team – "Hammer"

Personnel: 500 Infantry Soldiers + 50 Heavy Weapons Specialists

Commanding Officer: Captain Davies

Objective: Clear the outer perimeter of SM MOA, eliminate all zombies in open spaces before main assault begins.

Firepower:

2 M1A2 Abrams Tanks (Supporting Fire)

2 M2 Bradley IFVs (Infantry Cover)

]

[Sniper Support from rooftops

Rooftop & High-Ground Teams – "Eagle Eye"

Personnel: 100 Snipers + 50 Heavy Weapons Specialists

Commanding Officer: Captain Kim

Objective: Secure high vantage points across Conrad Hotel, SMX Convention Center, and SM Mall rooftops. Provide long-range cover and priority elimination of high-threat zombies.

Firepower:

M82A1 Barrett Sniper Rifles (Anti-Personnel)

XM500 Anti-Material Rifles (Armored Targets)

M249 SAWs for Suppression

Equipment:

Thermal Imaging Drones for Recon

Laser Target Designators for Precision Strikes]

[Firebreak & Perimeter Control – "Firewall"

Personnel: 200 Engineers + 150 Infantry

Commanding Officer: Captain Mason

Objective: Create controlled kill zones by using explosives, barricades, and firebreaks to funnel zombies into open spaces for mass elimination.

Firepower:

200+ Claymore Mines

Flamethrower Teams

Sentry Turrets at Chokepoints

Additional Support:

Avenger AA Systems reconfigured for ground suppression

Gasoline-based incendiary traps along choke points

[Breaching & Interior Clearance – "Razor"

Personnel: 500 Infantry + 100 Special Forces

Commanding Officer: Phillip

Objective: Once the outer areas are cleared, move into key buildings (MOA Arena, IKEA, Underground Parking). Conduct room-by-room elimination while minimizing ammunition usage.

Firepower:

M4A1s + Suppressors

Flashbangs & Frag Grenades

Flamethrowers for tight spaces

Tactics:

Use high-decibel distractions to lure zombies out of confined areas into kill zones.

Breach doors using controlled explosives.

Move in phased formations to minimize risk.

[Medical & Logistics Team – "Guardian"

Personnel: 100 Medics + 200 Support Personnel

Commanding Officer: Dr. Elara

Objective: Establish field triage stations at Conrad and secure supply lines for medical support.

Capabilities:

Mobile field hospitals

Immediate combat casualty evacuation

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Stockpile of blood packs, antibiotics, and trauma kits]

"This is not going to be a walk in the park, but high risk means high reward. We are not here to scavenge, we are here to take back what belongs to us. This will be a sustained operation, lasting several days. Every squad will follow their assignments to the letter."

He paused, then delivered the final orders.

"Final checks are in effect. All teams, gear up and be ready. Operation MOA Purge begins at 0600 hours. Dismissed!"

The intercom shut off, and a brief silence followed before the plaza erupted with synchronized movement. Officers barked orders, soldiers performed last-minute inspections on their weapons, and engineers loaded up necessary supplies. The entire military machine was now in motion.