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Leaves turned to cinder as they fell to the ground.  The air burned with the intense heat emanating from the crater that had been gouged into the floor of the forest.  Caestrel, squad leader of Burj forward unit 4, stood slowly behind the ruins of the ancient tower he had

The large door to the armory clanged open and Gelnorra shuffled through, exhausted from the trek back to base.  Her armor's power cells had been drained to a critical level and had reduced their output to the minimal wattage required for her to retain some mobility.  Walking in

Despite his limp, Major Kerendas carried himself with the dignity and composure of a man who had spent his entire adult life immersed in the regimented routine of the Planetary Defense Force.  The deep gash in his calf was healing, however, every step was an exercise in facial discipline.  His