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Start talking.

I’m not sure if we’re on the air.

This is a series of explosions

This is a major incident.

The emergency is a major incident.

That was the moment the meteor hit.

It does now appear to be a major attack.

Since they landed outside Hamburg five years ago they have steadily advanced, across Europe.

We’ve suffered millions of casualties.

The evacuation of key government officials continuing.

Nothing has stopped their advance.

In human costs, the Europeans have paid the highest price.

They have the ability to mimic and even anticipate our actions.

If we do not defeat them, in France we’ll be fighting them in London.

Then New York, then Tokyo.

All of humanity’s at stake.

After five years we finally have a victory.

These pictures are just in, from Verdun.

One of the striking things was how low casualties were, and how little damage.

We have seen a stunning victory here today.

How do you convince people that this is a fight that can be won?

This is an alien invasion in a global war.

With the new jacket technology and limited training we’ve been able to create super-soldiers.

Look at Rita Vrataski, the Angel of Verdun.

They’re calling her the Angel of Verdun.

She is seen as the new hope for this war.

It’s extraordinary.

With the new jacket technology and limited training.

Rita Vrataski was able to kill hundreds of mimics on only her first day.

Imagine an army of Rita Vrataskis.

We’re holding them back at the English Channel, but for how long?

This is dangerous talk. People are suspicious about this invasion.

Over 17 nations have joined the United Defense Force which hopes to push them back.

We’ve got them contained.

And with this new technology, we’re gonna defeat them.

Operation Downfall is going to be the largest mechanized invasion in history.

We will be victorious. We fight. That’s what we do.

Major William Cage, United States Military Media.

Welcome to London, major.

The general will see you now.

Thank you.

Operation Downfall.

The entire UDF, invading from France, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia relieving pressure on the eastern front.

Allowing the Russians and Chinese to push the enemy back.

We all meet in the middle exterminating this mimic scourge along the way.

A lot of good soldiers are gonna die tomorrow, major.

When all the smoke clears and the body bags start coming home, people look for someone to blame someone like me.

Ideally, I’d prefer a different scenario.

Please.

A best-selling memoir, perhaps.

Maybe a career in politics?

Off the top of my head, I would go with the sense of manifest destiny.

Rags to riches.

Rapid rise through the ranks.

Born to deliver us.

And the people, well, they love that sort of thing.

You misunderstand.

I didn’t ask you here to sell me.

Sell the invasion.

Okay.

You ship for the coast in one hour.

Your camera crew is standing by.

You’ll be on the beach with the first wave.

I’m sorry, the first wave?

The beach?

You mean the front?

France.

Satellites show minimal enemy movement on the coast.

Little resistance.

A little excitement, something to tell your grandchildren.

While I appreciate the confidence, general.

I do this to avoid doing that.

I was in ROTC in college.

The war broke out, I lost my advertising firm and here I am.

You know, I do what I do, and you do what you do.

But I’m not a soldier, really.

No, of course you’re not.

I’m embedding you with several hundred thousand who are.

While it is an honor, I’m afraid I’m gonna have to decline.

Can’t stand the sight of blood.

Not so much as a paper cut.

But sitting here thinking about this a couple of names come to mind that I feel I could recommend to you.

It’s not an offer, major.

It’s an order.

General, I am an officer in the United States military.

You don’t even have the authority.

I have spoken to your CO.

You are now under my command.

You will retain your present rank of course.

My secretary has all the details.

Do a good job, major.

Good luck.

You are dismissed.

General?

I just inspired millions of people to join your army.

And when the body bags come home and they’re looking for someone to blame, how hard do you think it would be for me to convince people to blame you?

I’d imagine the general would prefer to avoid that.

Are you blackmailing me, major?

I would prefer not to be filming acts of heroism and valor on that beach tomorrow.

You won’t be.

I’m glad we could, work this out.

Now if you’ll excuse me, general.

Thank you.

Arrest this man.

What?

Hey!

Hey!

Stop right there!

Hey!

Stop!

Get out of the way!

Out of the way!

Hold it!

Left flank, march!

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