**Excerpt of Fifth Generation Combat **By G.E. Edwards Singapore The utility tunnel stretched deep into the dark, industrial nest of cables and pipes. Infrared illuminators lit up the subterranean tropical humidity with beams of vicious light. Sounds of quiet footsteps filled the tunnel, the squad of women walked silently, specifically selected and trained for SubTerranean combat. Aqsa paused to sip water from her Camelbak, adjusting her night vision. It’s damned hot, she thought to herself, ...