The bright glow of the explosions blossomed out of the planet as every Cerberi and those who had lived long enough, we're consumed by the nuclear fury.

Commander Hawke sat trembling in his seat as two of the only surviving Hadean pilots watched on the viewscreen as the planet slowly glowed bright and them dulled to the wrecked world.

The only Black Dog pilot, wounded and bleeding profusly, turned to Hawke and said, "That'll teach 'em."

Then he died.

~~~~~

Fireworks, screams of joy, and the huge fanfare blasted through San Fransisco as Commander Hawke, Blade Ventelos and Chisalok stood on a platform to be decorated by President Hardin for valor beyond the call of duty. 

With even the celebration, all remembered the lives that were lost in the battle to stop the threat and Hawke would ever forget them...never.



