Encyclopaedia ​Strangereal
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Nations
    • Erusea
    • Osea
    • Yuktobania
  • Organizations
    • ISAF
  • Mechanics
    • Aircraft
      • Arkbird
      • X-02 Wyvern
    • Facilities
      • Stonehenge
  • History
    • 2003-2005 - The Continental War
    • 2010 - The Circum-Pacific War
  • Published Media
    • Aurelian Airforce Journal
      • Volume 01
      • Volume 02
      • Volume 03
      • Volume 04
    • Air Power
      • 4/2004
      • 5/2004
      • 6/2004
      • 7/2004
      • 8/2004
      • Summer 2004 - Touchdown
      • 10/2004
    • Air Ustio
      • 3/3/1995 - Ustio Lessons
      • 4/3/1995 - Clever Lessons
      • 5/3/1995 - MiG-21bis
      • 6/3/1995 - Taking Off and Landing
      • 7/3/1995 - Tanker of the Sky
      • 8/3/1995 - EA-6B
      • 9/3/1995 - Mirage 2000D
      • 10/3/1995 - Tornado GR4
    • Belkan Air Power
      • First Edition, Part 1
      • First Edition, Part 2
      • Second Edition
    • Belkan Flieger
      • 3/3/1995
      • 4/3/1995
      • 5/3/1995
      • 6/3/1995
    • Color of the World
      • 4/10/2003 - Craters
      • 6/10/2006 - Continent Usea
      • 4/2010 - How to Understand World Affairs
    • From Above
      • Spring 2009
      • October 2009
    • Front Line
      • 4/2004 - The Federal Warbirds
      • 9/2004 - Commander, Third Fleet
      • 9/20/2007 - Air Power Directory
      • 4/2012 - Unneeded Submarine to be Scrapped
    • Gaze
      • 1/1/1999 - Last Christmas
      • 8/22/2003 - War?
      • 8/21/2008 - Arkbird Declaration
    • OBN Journal
      • 9/29/2010 - The Four Wings of Sand Island
      • 7/2014 - Aces, Demons, and Ghosts
    • Our Science
      • 9/20/1998 - Titan Guns
      • 8/2004 - Gigantic Age
      • 8/21/2018 - Reconstruction Usea
    • Usea Today
      • 4/21/1996 - Asteroid on Collision Course with Earth
      • 12/24/2005 - The Days of Shattered Skies
    • Others
      • Confession of a Soldier
      • Emmerian Chronicle - 2/5/2014
      • Genette's Memo
      • ISAF Bulletin - 24/9/2006
      • ПОСЛЕДУЙТЕ - 4/9/1991
      • Untitled Photo Selection
      • Untitled Photographs (Claus Bauer)
  • Out Of Universe
    • ACES WEB
      • AC04 World
      • AC5 Background
      • AC5 Osean Fed.
      • ACZ Belkan Power
      • AC7 World
      • AC7 Characters
      • AC3D World
      • Wallpapers
        • AC04 Wallpapers
        • AC5 Wallpapers
    • OST Liners
      • AC04 OST Liner Notes
      • AC5 OST Liner Notes
    • Perfect Guides
      • AC3 Usea Map
      • AC5 The Truth Behind the War 15 Years Ago
      • ACX Aircraft Info
    • Aces At War
      • Flags & Insignias, etc.
    • Photosphere
  • License
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Nations
    • Erusea
    • Osea
    • Yuktobania
  • Organizations
    • ISAF
  • Mechanics
    • Aircraft
      • Arkbird
      • X-02 Wyvern
    • Facilities
      • Stonehenge
  • History
    • 2003-2005 - The Continental War
    • 2010 - The Circum-Pacific War
  • Published Media
    • Aurelian Airforce Journal
      • Volume 01
      • Volume 02
      • Volume 03
      • Volume 04
    • Air Power
      • 4/2004
      • 5/2004
      • 6/2004
      • 7/2004
      • 8/2004
      • Summer 2004 - Touchdown
      • 10/2004
    • Air Ustio
      • 3/3/1995 - Ustio Lessons
      • 4/3/1995 - Clever Lessons
      • 5/3/1995 - MiG-21bis
      • 6/3/1995 - Taking Off and Landing
      • 7/3/1995 - Tanker of the Sky
      • 8/3/1995 - EA-6B
      • 9/3/1995 - Mirage 2000D
      • 10/3/1995 - Tornado GR4
    • Belkan Air Power
      • First Edition, Part 1
      • First Edition, Part 2
      • Second Edition
    • Belkan Flieger
      • 3/3/1995
      • 4/3/1995
      • 5/3/1995
      • 6/3/1995
    • Color of the World
      • 4/10/2003 - Craters
      • 6/10/2006 - Continent Usea
      • 4/2010 - How to Understand World Affairs
    • From Above
      • Spring 2009
      • October 2009
    • Front Line
      • 4/2004 - The Federal Warbirds
      • 9/2004 - Commander, Third Fleet
      • 9/20/2007 - Air Power Directory
      • 4/2012 - Unneeded Submarine to be Scrapped
    • Gaze
      • 1/1/1999 - Last Christmas
      • 8/22/2003 - War?
      • 8/21/2008 - Arkbird Declaration
    • OBN Journal
      • 9/29/2010 - The Four Wings of Sand Island
      • 7/2014 - Aces, Demons, and Ghosts
    • Our Science
      • 9/20/1998 - Titan Guns
      • 8/2004 - Gigantic Age
      • 8/21/2018 - Reconstruction Usea
    • Usea Today
      • 4/21/1996 - Asteroid on Collision Course with Earth
      • 12/24/2005 - The Days of Shattered Skies
    • Others
      • Confession of a Soldier
      • Emmerian Chronicle - 2/5/2014
      • Genette's Memo
      • ISAF Bulletin - 24/9/2006
      • ПОСЛЕДУЙТЕ - 4/9/1991
      • Untitled Photo Selection
      • Untitled Photographs (Claus Bauer)
  • Out Of Universe
    • ACES WEB
      • AC04 World
      • AC5 Background
      • AC5 Osean Fed.
      • ACZ Belkan Power
      • AC7 World
      • AC7 Characters
      • AC3D World
      • Wallpapers
        • AC04 Wallpapers
        • AC5 Wallpapers
    • OST Liners
      • AC04 OST Liner Notes
      • AC5 OST Liner Notes
    • Perfect Guides
      • AC3 Usea Map
      • AC5 The Truth Behind the War 15 Years Ago
      • ACX Aircraft Info
    • Aces At War
      • Flags & Insignias, etc.
    • Photosphere
  • License

Usea Today
Special: ​The Days of Shattered Skies

Picture

December 24, 2005


​The Continental War has come to an end. A conflict brought on by the Ulysses Asteroid, it began when the Erusean military seized the “Stonehenge” meteorite interceptor in a shocking surprise attack, and with it achieved a position of dominance. In a year the Erusean military took near complete control of the continent, but their land based military power was degraded by a miraculous counterattack from the remaining military strength gathered under ISAF. Having lost the cornerstone of their air supremacy, Stonehenge, to an air raid as well, they were forced to fall back along the path of their own advance. During the duration of the war, the number of dead or injured - including those due to natural disaster - approached 20 million. The people have been put through a great ordeal.

“I bet those guys don’t know jack
​about what sound a camel makes.”

Picture
​An ISAF infantry unit advances north of the Irsali River [1] after the Battle of the Whiskey Corridor. They had to cover the 30km to their rally point on foot due to the loss of their APCs.

Impending Rain

Picture
​“I’ve never changed magazines during battle. I aim for the enemy captain. If you take care to put your first shot on target, you won’t need backup from your friends. But now the war is over, there isn’t any need for this skill.” An Erusean sniper who ambushed the ISAF military’s landing forces. When it later started to pour on Crown Beach, the fires of war blazed on in the worst of conditions.

"How many bullets did that plane soak up?"

Picture
​Rigley Airbase, reclaimed by the ISAF aerial forces. Various aircraft are being deployed from all regions so that they may once again have access to a forward airfield.

“Oh Lord, the ocean is all too wide,
​and my boat is all too small.”

Picture
​Erusean anti-aircraft artillery assigned to the defense of headquarters. Farbanti lingers, as though it has forgotten its days of flourishing.

"Salute!"

Picture
A snapshot of the sinking of the Aegir Fleet’s flagship Tanager. Taken from the cruiser Beluga.

"Negative Contact"

Picture
“It’s said those who leave with the sunset return with the sunrise. But I couldn’t pick up your plane.” An ISAF aircraft flying over the Peyton Canal in the early morning. Taken by a wingman. Their objective, a petrochemical plant, was destroyed, and the scattered debris dyed a sunlit red.

"A Gift"

Picture
“At the suggestion of my daughters, we decided to turn out the lights at our house at 8 in the evening. Something about Stonehenge drawing so much power. They said that Stonehenge had a dedicated generator in an announcement, so maybe they misunderstood something. But I think the girls wanted to do their own part. I believe with all my heart that it’s sentiments like those that’ll save the world.”

​A letter to the editor by a citizen of Port Edwards. Besides dividing the construction costs among all the various nations, some of it also came in the form of donations from private citizens. The “papercraft Stonehenge” sent along with the receipts were very popular.

"Artillery Salute at a Funeral"

Picture
​We suffered two tragedies at once. We who have surpassed hardships which transcended nationality shall close the divides between former allies and enemies and continue to rebuild our continent. It is upon countless sacrifices that we now live. We are thankful for our brothers and sisters in arms who fell so that they may become the foundation for today’s life, and for tomorrow’s rebirth.

Translation Notes

[1] イルザリ is presumably "Irsali," referenced in the Goldberg Crater wallpaper. 

Original Text

大陸戦争は終結した。小惑星ユリシーズのもたらした戦乱は、 当初電撃的奇襲で隕石迎撃砲『ストーンヘンジ』を接収したエルジア軍の圧倒的優勢で推移した。 1年で大陸全土をほぼ掌握したエルジア軍であったが、 残存兵力を結集したISAFの奇跡的な反攻により上陸戦力を喪失。 更に空爆によって制空の要ストーンヘンジを喪失し、これを契機に進軍の道程を引き返すこととなった。 終戦に至るまでの期間、天災を含めた死傷者数は2000万人にのぼり、 諸国民に大きな試練を与えることとなった。

​「彼等はラクダの鳴き声など知らないだろう」

ウィスキー回廊戦を終え、イルザリ河を北上するISAF歩兵部隊。 APCの消失等で30Km先の中継地点までは徒歩の道のりとなる。 

「迫りくる雨」

私は戦闘中にマガジンを交換したことがない。狙うのは敵のキャプテン。 一発必中を心がければ、僚友のバックアップは必要無い。 だがこの能力も戦争が終われば何の役にも立たなくなる」ISAF軍の上陸部隊を迎え撃つエルジアの狙撃兵。 クラウンビーチはこのあと天候が荒れ始め、最悪の状態で戦火を迎えることとなった。 

「あの飛行機、弾何発積めるの?」

ISAF空軍が奪回したリグリー飛行場。前線基地としての能力を取り戻すため、 各地域より様々な航空機の派遣が始まっている。 

「神よ。海はあまりにも広く、私の船はあまりにも小さい」

司令部防衛の任につくエルジア高射砲兵。 ファーバンティはかつての繁栄を忘れた様に佇んでいる。 

「敬礼!」

エイギル艦隊旗艦タナガー撃沈の瞬間。巡洋艦ベルガより撮影。 

「ネガティブコンタクト」

「夕日に去っていった者は、朝日と共に帰ってくるという。 だが、私には君の機体を捕捉できない」
早朝のペイトン運河上空を飛行するISAF機。僚機より撮影。 目標の石油化学コンビナートは破壊され、散乱した塵が太陽の光をより赤く染めている。 

「贈り物」

「娘達の提案で、我が家では夜8時に電灯を消す事に決めました。 なんでもストーンヘンジはとてもたくさんの電気を使ってしまうからだとか。 発表では専用に発電施設があるとのことで、ふたりは何か勘違いしているかもしれません。 しかし彼女達なりになにかをしたいと思ったのでしょう。 その想いはきっと世界を救ってくれると、私は信じています」
ポートエドワーズ市民による投書。 ストーンヘンジ建築費用は各国分担の他に一般市民からの募金という形でも募られていた。 受領証明と共に送られてくる「ペーパークラフト・ストーンヘンジ」は、とても人気があった。 

「弔砲」

我々は2つの悲劇を同時に経験した。民族を超え苦難を乗り越えた我々は、 かつての敵味方の隔たりを越えて大陸再建を成し遂げるであろう。 そして今我々は数多くの犠牲の上に生きている。今日の我々の生命、 明日の復興の礎として散った戦友達に感謝する。 
​
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Nations
    • Erusea
    • Osea
    • Yuktobania
  • Organizations
    • ISAF
  • Mechanics
    • Aircraft
      • Arkbird
      • X-02 Wyvern
    • Facilities
      • Stonehenge
  • History
    • 2003-2005 - The Continental War
    • 2010 - The Circum-Pacific War
  • Published Media
    • Aurelian Airforce Journal
      • Volume 01
      • Volume 02
      • Volume 03
      • Volume 04
    • Air Power
      • 4/2004
      • 5/2004
      • 6/2004
      • 7/2004
      • 8/2004
      • Summer 2004 - Touchdown
      • 10/2004
    • Air Ustio
      • 3/3/1995 - Ustio Lessons
      • 4/3/1995 - Clever Lessons
      • 5/3/1995 - MiG-21bis
      • 6/3/1995 - Taking Off and Landing
      • 7/3/1995 - Tanker of the Sky
      • 8/3/1995 - EA-6B
      • 9/3/1995 - Mirage 2000D
      • 10/3/1995 - Tornado GR4
    • Belkan Air Power
      • First Edition, Part 1
      • First Edition, Part 2
      • Second Edition
    • Belkan Flieger
      • 3/3/1995
      • 4/3/1995
      • 5/3/1995
      • 6/3/1995
    • Color of the World
      • 4/10/2003 - Craters
      • 6/10/2006 - Continent Usea
      • 4/2010 - How to Understand World Affairs
    • From Above
      • Spring 2009
      • October 2009
    • Front Line
      • 4/2004 - The Federal Warbirds
      • 9/2004 - Commander, Third Fleet
      • 9/20/2007 - Air Power Directory
      • 4/2012 - Unneeded Submarine to be Scrapped
    • Gaze
      • 1/1/1999 - Last Christmas
      • 8/22/2003 - War?
      • 8/21/2008 - Arkbird Declaration
    • OBN Journal
      • 9/29/2010 - The Four Wings of Sand Island
      • 7/2014 - Aces, Demons, and Ghosts
    • Our Science
      • 9/20/1998 - Titan Guns
      • 8/2004 - Gigantic Age
      • 8/21/2018 - Reconstruction Usea
    • Usea Today
      • 4/21/1996 - Asteroid on Collision Course with Earth
      • 12/24/2005 - The Days of Shattered Skies
    • Others
      • Confession of a Soldier
      • Emmerian Chronicle - 2/5/2014
      • Genette's Memo
      • ISAF Bulletin - 24/9/2006
      • ПОСЛЕДУЙТЕ - 4/9/1991
      • Untitled Photo Selection
      • Untitled Photographs (Claus Bauer)
  • Out Of Universe
    • ACES WEB
      • AC04 World
      • AC5 Background
      • AC5 Osean Fed.
      • ACZ Belkan Power
      • AC7 World
      • AC7 Characters
      • AC3D World
      • Wallpapers
        • AC04 Wallpapers
        • AC5 Wallpapers
    • OST Liners
      • AC04 OST Liner Notes
      • AC5 OST Liner Notes
    • Perfect Guides
      • AC3 Usea Map
      • AC5 The Truth Behind the War 15 Years Ago
      • ACX Aircraft Info
    • Aces At War
      • Flags & Insignias, etc.
    • Photosphere
  • License