"Not everyone believes Advent's lies. Not everyone has lost their will to fight."
~Hope Smith "Reaper" talking about why XCOM personnel are resisting Advent to Janet; Day they joined XCOM
February 17, 2035; Advent City Center London; 9:50 P.M
(Janet Muniz's "Sierra" POV)
"Peacekeeping Forces have located the assassin who took the life of our dearly beloved Ambassador Martinez and are converging on his position to bring him to justice," The female Advent Reporter was saying.
I was standing in front of an Advent news board with Central. We were watching the aftermath of "Imperator's", whoever he is, assassination of the ambassador. We watched as Advent dropships flew towards the abandoned warehouse Imperator used to snipe the ambassador. Multiple Advent soldiers, led by Officers, were shooting at the warehouse. Their red-colored, magnetic-propelled shots were tearing through the warehouse. I saw shots being fired back at the Advent forces. Those shots could only have come from an "Old World" (Conventional, Ballistic-Powered) Assault Rifle.
Imperator is still alive, I thought, and since a lot of Advent Troops are dying, he's kicking a**.
The news report then tuned to an Advent Officer at the scene. Officers wore red with black played armor. Their helmets were huge and bulky, with a glowing line in the middle. They always held a standard-issue Advent rifle. He was giving a report.
"We have the assassin surrounded," he was saying in perfect English, "It's only a matter of time until he surrenders."
At that moment a nearby Advent Trooper was shot in the head by Imperator. Blood splattered all over the Officer, and he took notice of this. He turned around to fire, but as he did, he was shot multiple times in the chest. The force of multiple bullets impacting him made the Officer stagger backwards. One shot in the head, in addition with ending his life, caused him to back into the video camera drone, knocking it over. The feed cut out.
The feed returned to the newsroom where the reporter was.
"We have just received word that the Speaker has reached out to us following this tragic event," the Reporter said, clearly shaken by seeing one of her Advent "Saviors" being killed live, "Taking you live now."
The feed then changed to a man wearing glasses approaching a podium surrounded by Advent Troopers and Officers. The thousands of citizens in attendance were cheering loudly. He approached the podium and began his speech.
"Loyal Citizens, I stand before you with great sorrow. The sorrow is for my friend, Steven Martinez. He was assassinated by a cowardly assassin. He was a good person, and a good friend."
Sure he was Speaker. Sure.
"Advent Peacekeepers will bring this assassin to justice. Let this tragic event remind us of the errors of the old world, and all of the death and destruction they brought. He struck out while we prepare to celebrate a benevolent savior who time and time again offer only friendship and compassion. But these trivial actions could never break the bond between humanity and the elders. As we near the 20th anniversary of Unification Day, let us be reminded of the peace both Advent and the Elders can bring to humanity."
The feed returned back to the Reporter, who has appeared to have calmed down.
"Advent has assured us that today's activities will continue as planned."
The feed cut out, returning to the original screen, which was an Advent insignia on a red-tinted city center background.
"Perfect," Central said, walking away from the news screen. Not wanting to be left behind, I joined him.
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XCOM: Knights Blue
Fanfikce(I do not own XCOM or any recognizable element in any way shape or form. I only wish I did.) The year is 2035, and humanity has fallen. 20 years ago, an alien force invaded the planet. The First Contact War began. As it dragged out, the governments...
