[INTERVIEW] 5th MID, Alpha Company, 2nd Platoon Leader.

The average everyday news begins to play after a period of brief static, likely the PDA's attempt to stop any would-be phishers or anyone attempting to interrupt the station's network. It's the standard affair, the logo propping up in a quick burst before it gives way. The long-time reporter for Infinity News, Harold Jackson, is heard giving a brief explanation of what lies ahead.

"Tonight, we interview the boldest of the the JAPFED: From the 5th MID, Alpha Company is 2nd Platoon's Leader, Scott Upchurch. An advisor, Upchurch's role was to help the JAPFED infiltrate facilities, as well as instruct their 'popular forces' on how to fight. More specifically, the Lieutenant oversaw the Native Vietnamese, the Montagnard, train. Fresh from from the front lines, this young Lieutenant gives his account on the events."



Following the intro screen, there's a brief period of static before the image gives way to a Lieutenant. He's draped in a green, pressed dress uniform, some worn features about him. The man's hair is cut to a medium fade and his brown eyes have some sort of odd stare about them. As to be expected, his ribbon rack is stacked somewhat short, but is not without merit: combat awards, but a suspicious lack of good conduct ribbons. A set of two steel bars sit on his shoulders and crossed arrows sit on his lapel. There's a myriad of microphones in front of his face, and he looks none too happy about it. Chatter is all around him and the microphone's feedback cuts it off. Jackson's voice can be heard through the microphone, old and raspy.

"Lieutenant, can you describe the current war in Vietnam from your perspective for us?"

The Soldier seems almost taken back by the question, or perhaps some what disdained by it. However, his response is curt and professional.

"It's not something to sugarcoat. War is an awful thing, but to maintain the freedoms of the Vietnamese people from guerrilla aggression is key. The MID and the Montagnard people we instructed are fully aware of the importance of our mission."

The next question is rapid fire, the Lieutenant flinches at a camera flash before returning his gaze to the camera.

"What is your opinion of the Montagnard people? Are they as savage as the UNN would have the public believe?"

There's a quick, almost dismissive shake of the Lieutenant's head.

"They are a hardworking people that have been oppressed for far too long, longer than any of us could imagine, sir. Their work ethic is unparalleled and their fighting spirit is the same."

The interview takes something of a shift, the interviewer adopting a more accusatory tone.

"...In some reports, it says you and your men in the JAPFED have committed crimes during the raid on the Royal Fort-"

"Mr. Jackson, have you ever been to war?"

"...Well, no but I-"

"So, you wouldn't know what happens in those split seconds where you might have to identify someone as friend, or foe? What if someone tries to go against your objectives, have you experienced that?"

"No sir, I've not."

"Next question."

There's a pause, then the reporter clears his throat and regains his vocal posture.

"Several of your men are up for awards in the coming month, do you approve of this action? Did your men work to the hardest of their abilites?"

"If they didn't, I wouldn't have recommended them to be awarded based on their performance in my AARs with Captain Andrews."

"What's your opinion on the use of drones in Infantry on Infantry combat?"

"...They're tough targets. But nothing beats the will of a Soldier, Mr. Jackson. There will be time and time again that this'll be proven by the JAPFED and her allies."

The Lieutenant looks left toward some shouting that comes from the right. There's a few military policemen that enter the frame, shouting out at all of the reporters that crowd the area. It seems they shouldn't have been there, or perhaps they shouldn't have made such a ruckus. The Lieutenant starts to step away as an MP's hand goes to obscure the camera.

The footage cuts to a waiting screen, only to be followed by an outro before the PDA rolls onto the inane reporting and standard affair.