Terror in the Skies: The Haunzen Flight 356 Hijacking
A dramatic and deadly terrorist incident unfolded on April 19th, U.C. 0105, when Haunzen Flight 356 was hijacked by a group of six terrorists. The flight, carrying multiple Earth Federation cabinet ministers and officials, was bound for Hong Kong from Von Braun.
The Flight Takes Off
Haunzen Flight 356 departed Von Braun with a prestigious passenger list, including Minister Karl Eyinstein, Minister Logan McGovern, and Jupiter Development Agency Director Douglas Higgins. Also on board were Colonel Kenneth Sleg of the Earth Federation Forces, Gigi Andalucia, and Hathaway Noa, a young man with a mysterious past.
The Hijacking Unfolds
As the flight entered Earth’s atmosphere, a ORX-005 Gaplant secretly approached and planted a boarding capsule on the hull. The six hijackers, claiming to be part of the Mafty group, stormed the craft, killing the security guards and pilots. One hijacker, wearing a pumpkin mask, took control of the flight and demanded that the passengers remain in their seats.
Chaos and Bloodshed
The hijackers’ leader brutally killed Minister Hiram Mescher, sparking panic among the passengers. Hathaway Noa, who had been quietly observing the situation, was urged by Gigi to act. He incapacitated the lead hijacker and used his weapon to shoot another hijacker. Meanwhile, Kenneth Sleg disabled a third hijacker, and Hathaway sprinted to the cockpit to confront the remaining terrorists.
The Aftermath
After a tense and violent struggle, the hijackers were defeated, and Flight 356 was diverted to an Earth Federation Forces base in Davao, Philippines. The passengers and crew disembarked using an emergency slide, and the surviving hijackers were taken into custody. An investigation into the hijacking was launched, with Chief Hundley Yeoksan leading the inquiry.
A Web of Deceit
As the investigation unfolded, Hathaway Noa found himself in a precarious situation. His cover story as a biology researcher was at risk of being exposed, and he was forced to make contact with other Mafty members to orchestrate a diversion. A subsequent attack on the Tasaday Hotel & Resort, where the passengers were staying, resulted in the deaths of several Earth Federation officials. Hathaway, however, chose not to escape, opting instead to protect Gigi Andalucia. He later left Davao by alternate means and reunited with Mafty.
This dramatic and intense incident marked a pivotal moment in the Mafty Uprising, a period of turmoil and violence that would shape the course of history.
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