All across the nation, millions were sitting down with their families to watch the nightly news and their favorite television programs. An entire week had passed from when the attack from the Brazilian federation occurred and while still concerned, the population was patiently waiting for the words that were about to interrupt their very lives... And was to consign some of them to their end.
During every broadcast, the screw flickered to an image of the NAU flag. With the national anthem in the background, many children asked why their show wasn't on while military veterans knew this was it. A strong male voice sounded, "We apologize for the interruption of your regular broadcasting but this is an important announcement from king Theodore Washington." The image of a podium and a very heavily dressed Theodore Winters proudly manning it appears.
"My fellow Americans. Today we have discovered the culprit behind the heinous acts of war against our great nation."
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NAU carrier intrepid,
Somewhere in the mid atlantic
08:00 local time
The Admiral of the fifth fleet looked on in satisfaction as jets from his carrier launched into the horizon. As the afterburners lit, their roar was drowned out by the speech of king Theodore.
"The atrocities committed by the nation known as the Brazilian Federation and its allies cannot be allowed reprieve from punishment. Justice must be done this day. Our might will be shown to the dictator Fernado, that his actions do have dire consequences."
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NAU amphibious transport
Near the Brazilian federation coast.
08:50 local time
Donna Spears stood proudly in her power armor. She examined the hand motors and arm hydraulics while her squad mates watched helicopters take off from their transport.
All the while they heard their king speaking overhead,
"Today we choose to not sit back and allow these acts to go unpunished. The NAU will remove this vile man and his lackies, to remove the stain of his oppression and free his people.
We know that this act may not be seen favorably but to the other nations of this world I say seek not to bar our way for we, the NAU, Shall win the day... No matter the cost."
And in Brazil, Fernando dropped the cigarette from his lips.
"Shit."