Ad Astra - The Alagore War

AA V4 Salva, Chapter 8

"The Unified States of Allied Militaries (USAM) was created after the Western Split between the Oceania nations, the Anatolia rise, and the Eastern-Western continental split.

With NATO's collapse and regional blocks superseding one global system, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, and Australia formalized USAM to secure their security, trade, space, and innovation interests. They combined dozens of past agreements and treaties, such as AUKUS, the US-Japan Alliance, and multiple others, into one organization.

There are multiple Pillars to this organization, outlined in the founding Charter. Pillar 1) Collective Defense to all member states. Pillar 2) Protection for maritime and astralis trade and special resource sharing agreements 3) Defense industrial coordination for purchase, maintenance, and/or repairs. Pillar 4) Technological and innovation collaboration, Pillar 5) Joint astralis outpost and security

The Military Alliance is a three-tier system for member states. Tier 1) are core members who provide the most resources and infrastructure to the alliance. In return for their investment, they gain a seat at the USAM Council. Tier 2) are members who provide military assistance; however, they do not meet the qualifications to join the Council but can participate in the USAM Parliamentary Assembly. Tier 3) are partner nations who ally or coordinate with USAM but are not members of the organization. Tier 4) Are considered strategic protectorate that USAM Parliamentary and Council consider vital to their interests." – Oracle

April 9th, 2069 (military calendar)

Salva, the former Confederacy of Daru'uie

Nevali Region, Aldrida, Alagore

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Exiting the LIRV, Benjamin Ford stretched as he turned to the massive four-story structure where the Minutemen and other Special Forces were residing. The building base was smooth gray stone, with burnt umber wood panels covering the rest. Mini decks spread around the sides, where the officers had claimed.

From what Ford understood, this higher-class apartment building was used by the city's elite, support staff for the Palace next door, and diplomats. Anyone with money, influence, and power stayed there.

Ryder turned toward his teammates and said, "Barrett, I wanted everyone rested."

After getting the acknowledgment from the Sergent First Class, the Comanche Captain and Warrant Officer-1 departed the group, heading to the Minutemen-occupied City Palace.

"Where are they going?" Fraeya asked.

"Debriefing," Ford replied. "They do that after every mission."

"Do not forget that the Bossman is a King now," Higgins jokingly said.

"Debriefing?" Fraeya said. "Oh, you mean like what they did to me? I am surprised you will succumb to that torture of your own people."

There were some chuckles from some members of Comanche from Fraeya's comments. However, Ford knew it wasn't from a silly perspective. The idea is that officers go into a complex meeting after every mission to overview every detail, especially in a world they know little about. The humorous truth was that the elf girl might have had a better experience.

Hearing the next group of LIRVs stopping, Ford watched as Horatius exited their vehicles except for the luperca, who was riding in the cargo bay because of his size. Some Legionaries struggled to get out as they were not used to Altaerrie vehicles, making Ford wonder if it was their first time in a car.