Dustbowl, Nevada – The battle for control of the Nevada mining operations continues to rage, but today brought an event of unprecedented and frankly, baffling, significance: a single shot from sniper Beckett effectively eliminated the entirety of the rebel command. Initial reports indicate the devastating blow occurred at approximately 14:37 Mountain Time, targeting a hastily convened meeting of the rebel leadership within a fortified bunker complex just outside Dustbowl.

Eyewitness accounts paint a chaotic picture. “It was… instantaneous,” stated Sergeant Miller, a member of the National Guard contingent assisting in the operation. “One moment they were arguing about supply routes, the next… just smoke and stunned silence. I saw the General slumped over his desk. It was like a switch flipped.” Miller’s account is corroborated by several other National Guard personnel who were observing the meeting from a concealed position.

The rebel leadership, comprised of prominent figures within the anti-establishment movement known as ‘The Free Miners,’ was reportedly discussing a shift in strategy – a coordinated assault on the main National Guard base. The bunker, heavily fortified with reinforced concrete and layered defenses, was considered virtually impenetrable. However, Beckett’s shot, utilizing a custom-modified rifle and reportedly utilizing a previously unknown ballistic anomaly, bypassed all defensive measures.

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” admitted Chief Warrant Officer Davis, a ballistic expert brought in to investigate the incident. “The trajectory… the penetration… it defies conventional understanding of ballistics. The bullet seems to have simply… vanished through the wall and delivered its payload directly to the General.”

The General, identified as Silas Harding, was reportedly a charismatic and ruthless leader, considered the driving force behind the rebellion. His death has thrown the Free Miners into disarray, with several factions already vying for control. Intelligence sources suggest a period of intense infighting and potential instability is likely in the coming days.

National Guard authorities have increased security around Dustbowl and are implementing a no-fly zone. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Beckett’s shot is ongoing, with a dedicated task force established to determine the weapon used and the nature of the observed ballistic phenomenon. The incident has raised serious questions about the capabilities of both the National Guard and the rebels, and highlights the unpredictable nature of this ongoing conflict.