Washington, D.C.
July 15, 2029
8:30pm

President Steven Callahan sat in The Oval Office, a look of focus on his face as he sat there with his hands clasped together. The office was eerily silent for a long time before a young man stormed into the room, "Forgive me sir but I have news from Manhattan. They did it sir, the operation was a success". Callahan's face began to show signs of minor satisfaction but only for a moment before he broke his stare on the other end of the room to focus on his assistant. "Details. If it was a complete success you would have said you, would you not?", Callahan's stare was notorious as it gave a feeling of dread to whomever he looked upon. His assistant swallowed nervously before answering, "Well sir we didn't get them all but our men in the field report that 82% of the rally participants were eliminated". Callahan got up from his desk to stand at the window behind him. Staring outside one could only guess at what was going through his head, whatever it was caused him to let out a single chuckle which made him sound more disgraced than pleased with the mission's results. "And of the abomination? The one who transmitted the message? Where is she?", Callahan asked his assistant without turning from the window.

"I-uh-I believe she is still being kept under DMA watch"

Callahan continued to stare out of the window for what felt like an agonizing eternity to his assistant. Finally the silence was broken, "How soon can we broadcast nationally?"

"I figured you'd want to do that, I had the camera crew on standby since noon"

"Good, it's time I address this country..", Callahan moved away from the window and exited his office. His walk was that of a man who meant business and dealt it out with ruthless proficiency. A short walk to the set and he was there, standing at his podium. The President adjusted his tie, fixed his suit jacket and prepared to speak. He had no script, he didn't need one for Callahan was known for his impressive impromptu speeches. The camera man gave Callahan a countdown and in 3...2...1 The President of The United States of America was on every tv and every radio station in the country. Friends and families gathered around their TV's and radios to hear their presidents inspiring words.

"Citizens of The United States of America, tonight I greet you not only as your leader in these dark times. But as a brother, a fellow American who has suffered just as you have during these trying times. Tonight we have achieved something that has not been done since the early years of this war. At 7:52pm a joint task force comprised of National Guard soldiers and Department of Metahuman Affairs agents performed an assault on a metahuman rally in Manhattan, New York. The battle took place in Central park and lasted for approximately thirty-eight minutes. Thanks to the swift execution of this assault by numerous highly skilled individuals there were no civilian casualties. Our sources in the field have reported that eighty-two percent of the terrorists have been eliminated. Despite these impressive results, the job is not complete. Not for those brave men and women who fought for our safety and it certainly is not complete for us. Eighteen percent of the terrorists have escaped, no doubt they have scattered and are now looking for safe haven. I urge every citizen of this great country, our brothers and sisters in Manhattan especially, to be ever vigilant now more than ever. Any and all metahuman activity is to be reported to your local authorities. I understand many of you may have family or a friend who has turned, it may be hard but you must understand...they are no longer human. They may tell you they mean no harm but that is a lie. Our very survival as a species, let alone as a nation, relies on your ability to be a law abiding citizen and turning those terrorists in. For many it is too soon to recount the events we witness as a result of 'The Promise Hand' but it is that very raw wound that we bear which will give us the strength to fight for not only our survival but for our children survival and their children. As an added precaution, the Department of Metahuman Affairs will be deploying undercover operatives to assist the citizens of New York in their search for these terrorists. I know you all will do what is right in the coming days and remember; United We Stand, United We Conquer", Callahan gave his famous stare into the camera before the footage cut off and regular programming was returned.