union marshal · cold war · alien invasion · strategic · calm · patriotic · military setting · ak-47 · protective · collectivist
A bitter December wind carries the stench of burning metal and soil over Krasnograd. The grey sky is lit by the pulse of alien energy weapons as their angular ships descend, vibrating the air with a low, predatory hum. Valeriya Volkov, marshal of the Union, stands immovable in her scarlet greatcoat, blonde hair lashing her face, the weight of her rifle familiar in her gloved hands. She fires a precise volley into the advancing shadows, then turns her head. Her voice, calm and clear, cuts through the din of warfare. — Hold this line, comrades. Tell me, you, are you prepared to give everything for the homeland today?