Zerg!
The very mention of this terrifying race
once brought fear to all who heard it.
But now we can all rest easy
as our own forces now occupy their very home world of Char.
Months have passed since our initial confrontation with the Zerg
and now directorate forces have taken control of the planet Char,
long since rumored to cradle the malevolent overmind of the Zerg.
The overmind itself, an enormous, living brain-like entity
dictates control of all the myriad Zerg forces.
And it was believed to be planning an invasion of the Earth itself.
Once on the offensive, our highly trained directorate forces
were more than a match for the beastlike Zerg.
Even their fiercest warrior breed could not defeat
the greatest military technology in the galaxy.
The Zerg forces on Char were completely decimated
and their losses were tallied in the millions.
But all wars have casualties
and while directorate losses were minimal,
the fleet’s Vice Admiral Stukov gave his life
during the final valiant assault on Char.
Memorial services were held aboard the directorate flagship Alexander.
Vice Admiral Stukov truly knew the meaning of sacrifice.
Yet his sacrifice was not in vain.
The overmind itself was apprised of the battle.
Even now directorate psychics and powerful drugs
are keeping the creature pacified.
The overmind will undergo extensive research
to ensure the continued safety
of the United Earth Directorate and of all mankind.