KC-135 Stratotanker

November 12, 2025 — 10:20 AM

Forward Agro-Zone One – South Landing Strip

The hum of logistics activity rolled through the airfield like background music to a rising empire. Forklifts transported fuel drums and sensor pods. Engineers checked stress points on the foamcrete landing mesh. In the distance, the recently returned Skyhammer Squadron stood parked in a V-formation, their wings still bearing soot from yesterday's bombing raid.

But Thomas.

His eyes were fixed on his user interface hovering before him. 

Purchase Confirmed: KC-135 Stratotanker

Cost: 970,000 Blood Coins

Designation: Valkyrie One

Status: Materializing… Please Stand Clear

Phillip stood beside him, arms crossed, brow furrowed.

"You sure about this?" he asked.

"I've been sure for months," Thomas said quietly.