Here, have some lore to chew on.
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Dust.

There was nothing but dust for miles beyond the border of the ruined town. Four soldiers clad in powered armor huddled behind a building, waiting for doom to catch them. One soldier cradled a civilian baby, shushing it and whispering words of encouragement as if it were still alive.

Lady Valentine looked to the skies.

[i]What more could I have done?[/i]