"Good morning, troops. I have an important announcement. In one hour, each one of you will take part in the most important mission in our history. A mission that will result in the defeat of the vile enemy who has brought chaos to our continent.

Although we are from different nations, and of different races, we have fought, and died together, fighting for what we believe in. Fighting for freedom. Today, we shall gather together once again to liberate our beautiful continent, and to restore freedom to our people, our friends, and our families.

Our victory will dawn the beginning of a new era and beginning for the Usea continent. Victory will be ours. We shall restore peace to our people. We will win back our freedom, and our future. The skies belong to everyone.

Now, let us take back our shattered skies!"
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This was an idea I had floating around in my head since August, two months after playing Ace Combat 04. After remaining undecided until last night at, 3 am, I decided, while listening to the musical score for this scene, I decided to get off my rear and draw it. After about 2 hours of sketching, and at least 3 hours in SAI, this is the result. I'm rather pleased with it, especially since this is the first picture I've done digitally.