United States, Virginia, Arlington, Pentagon.
Sunlight streamed through the massive bullet-proof glass windows, illuminating the expensive mahogany conference table within, yet it couldn't dispel the heavy atmosphere in the room.
At this moment, seated around the oval-shaped table in this top-secret meeting room, equipped with the highest level of soundproofing and anti-electromagnetic leak measures, were a dozen figures capable of influencing the global military landscape.
At the head, Defense Minister Austin had his hands crossed on the table before him.
To his left was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mark.
To the right and arrayed in sequence were several actual power-holding generals from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Their expressions varied, from grave to contemplative to hints of imperceptible doubt.
Currently displayed on the LCD screen to the left was Colonel Kote, who had just finished briefing the attending military leaders.
