Ad Astra - The Alagore War

AA V3 Vagahm, Chapter 6

"Today at Congress, Majority Leader Senator Harry Knox (TX) launched a formal investigation on the recent claims of UFO sightings along the California coast, Colorado Space Port, and Arizona high-tech industrial region. The Air Force and Space Force will provide witnesses to such activity to the congressional investigation.

The commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), an air defense military alliance between the United States and Canada, has stated that they detected anomalies in North American airspace. Senator Knox has stated that this security threat will be addressed.

The Majority Senate Leader provided footage from an F-15 Eagle III on an air patrol mission, plus additional footage from other pilots and drones over the years. The recordings were black and white, with intense grain throughout. Two of the videos had a sphere-like shape, while the other three showed a delta-like shape.

Since the age of flight, pilots have reported UFOs to their superiors, making many enthusiasts believe that aliens are visiting Earth. There have been claims going back to the 1950s, with drive-by sightings, farm signings, and thousands of pilots.

This has been an ongoing issue between Congress and the Pentagon since the 1950s. Major General Harlet, being placed in charge of the investigation, had stated that he is hoping to resolve this on-going security threat finally." – Indi News

March, 17th, 2068 (military calendar)

 Hiplose Woods, the former Confederacy of Daru'uie

Nevali Region, Aldrida, Alagore

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Feeling the rainfall, Benjamin Ford felt annoyed from getting soaked underneath his battle suit. While the Itlian brought many advantages to the average infantryman on the battlefield, stopping water from draining underneath was not one of them.

He noticed the Sergeant First Class and the Warrant Officer leaning above the ridgeline, overlooking the objective below. While the Rangers and Ivy were battling further south, the Minutemen were ordered to ambush a supply column. While the current battle was meant to be a delay tactic, the Brass hoped weakening the enemy supply lines, even momentarily, would add an additional day or two. Right now, the two teams were waiting for their sister Minutemen recon team, Phantom-2.

While their two acting leaders discussed Comanche's next move, Ford sat quietly with the others. Everyone triple-checked their equipment while getting into the mood, except for Fraeya, who saw a rock as she attempted to avoid getting mud on her clothing with one hand while holding up another, lightly manipulating the rainwater to lessen its effect on her.

"It might be wise to accept the dirt," Forest said. "Out here in the field, you will get dirty. Smelly. Sweaty. Pretty does not last long in our line of work."

"I have been coming to terms with that," Fraeya said.

Ar'lya chuckled as she shook her head. "Are you a wood elf? Should you not be into nature?"

"That is a racial stereotype," Fraeya replied. "I might be a wood elf but that does not mean I enjoy rolling in the mud like a farm animal."

"Pretending to be Noble will not aid you out here," Ar'lya said. "You need to act like a Wood Elf."