Ad Astra - The Alagore War

AA V3 Vagahm, Chapter 2

"Today, the funeral for former NASA Director Galloway was complete. The closest family members gather along with the White House and senior members of the agency. Among them were many members from the previous administration, all paying their respects.

Three weeks ago, on March 2nd, a terrorist attack happened at Space Base Raymond, Galloway, and dozens of other key senior military, engineers, and researchers were gathered to witness the next-generation engine for space travel propulsion. Unexpectedly, the Eco-terrorist group, Gaia Salvation Front, destroyed the research facility.

The organization is known to oppose Mankind's expansion, fearing we would destroy other worlds as we did with Gaia. They went on to rant about all of humanity's sins against the environment, that the only way to save the world is for nations and their people to leave, allowing the Earth to heal from centuries of abuse. The leader stated that this attack is only a warning and that they will continue to demand that Congress divest all industry.

However, one of our channel content creators, IronBunny3A1, received an anonymous message from a member of the Gaia Salvation Front stating that the group had nothing to do with the attack. The leadership is only accepting the blame because they want public fame. The FBI has presented detailed evidence of its involvement and has made three arrests, all of whom have admitted to the plot. However, there is some disagreement within the organization's ranks.

Serving for two unprecedented terms under different political administrations. The Director has been credited with reforming NASA into the modern form we see today. Struggling with inefficiencies and an overbearing bureaucracy, and all major programs are behind schedule. When Galloway entered the office, many believed the space agency's days were coming to an end as Congress considered the need for such a government program. Many considered it a relic of a bygone era when highly centralized organizations were common.

The former director got the Jupiter missions back on track, bringing the manned exploration program back on schedule and on budget. There have been three missions, with the third currently exploring Europa. He provided key reforms to enable rapid expansion of the United States Astro-Outposts and to establish clear principles for mining, while pushing the private sector to take the lead in noncritical areas of responsibility. But most important of all, providing key channels of dialogue with the Indian Republic prevents a Great Power competition on Mars and the Moon.

While the two Great Powers have not seen eye to eye in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Galloway ensured that the two nations could operate peacefully and maintain their own interests. From what we understand, the Indian Prime Minister, Sarvesh Dixit, called the family and personally apologized for their loss. Stating how they had their differences but had respect for the man to maintain peace in this new age. – Indie News

March 17th, 2069 (military calendar)

Salva, the former Confederacy of Daru'uie

Nevali Region, Aldrida, Alagore

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Captain Ryder found himself sitting on an uncomfortable straw bed, not that the quality bothered him. Being in the Special Forces, he had to learn to sleep on nothing but the dirt. It was more than he was used to these types of beds. He found it fascinating that a city like Salva would use straw beds, marking a sharp contrast with the residential areas in the United States, where foam mattresses have become standard.