(Something came up yesterday, so there was no update. I tried to post a leave notice from my phone, but it just wouldn't send.)
The Soviet Union, the Far East, and the United Nations Army simultaneously announced to the Outside World that they would be holding a press conference. The news drew the eyes of the entire world toward Yukon Base. For a time, the whole world seemed to come alive, with talk of the new mecha spreading everywhere.
Driven by Yuzes, Giliam, Shirakawa Shuu, and the others, photographs of several new mecha began circulating throughout the world. News outlets and magazines were filled with pictures of new machines from everywhere except the United States. Yet what truly piqued everyone's curiosity was the joint press conference being prepared by the Soviet Union, the Far East, and the United Nations Army.
During the week of preparation, many high-ranking officials from various nations who had received invitations stated that they would travel to Yukon Base to discuss the widespread adoption of the new mecha. Many also repeatedly expressed their hope of forming deeper partnerships with the Soviet Union, the United Nations Army, and the Far East.
Meanwhile, on the American side, even its own little brothers had secretly developed new mecha behind its back. Feeling that its position was being threatened, and receiving no answers after repeated inquiries, America angrily cut off all material aid to the Far East, causing a tremendous stir across the world.
However, the turmoil engulfing the world that week did not affect the Burning Legion. They seized the week to complete Main Mission Two in full. Char also gave the Argus Squad an opportunity at the right time, allowing them to complete the XFJ Project's weapons test. This successfully completed Ingram's Main Mission Two, while the white-haired