The Fallout

This meteorite impact event caused a huge sensation.

After several rounds of technological upgrades, the M37 Star System has been completely occupied by the Riken Race. Various observation devices and space defense weapons have protected the Mother Planet so well that it is at least as solid as a wooden barrel, if not as solid as an iron barrel.

The fact that such an ordinary meteorite could penetrate layers of defenses is a huge mockery of these devices.

Is this due to falsified equipment or negligence on the part of staff?

Regardless of the circumstances, someone has to be held accountable.

Various media outlets reported on it, experts offered their interpretations, and numerous analyses cited historical sources, highlighting just how incredibly advanced the equipment of the Riken Race was, allowing a meteorite to pass through undetected—it was simply unbelievable.

This is a huge mistake, a dereliction of duty and inaction by the Alliance.

The anger of the Riken Person was ignited, and their anger gradually turned towards the highest-ranking official of the Federation, Speaker Delrin.

The people of one Mother Planet and three Colony Star took to the streets, and the demonstrations escalated, with everyone demanding an explanation from the Speaker.

Delrin is now in a state of utter chaos, a hundred times worse than when it was harassed by the Trimble District. Compared to now, the death threats back then seem like a gentle breeze, utterly insignificant.

He called General Munro, questioning him about how things had escalated to this point and what the plan was.

But all I got were replies like "Don't panic" and "Don't get anxious."

Delrin knew the inside story and naturally couldn't give an explanation. The longer the matter dragged on, the more the people's anger simmered, like oil being poured on a hot fire. At the slightest spark, it would ignite.

But just as this anger was about to explode, things suddenly took a turn.

The military's investigation report has been released.

The truth surprised all the Riken Person.

This meteorite turned out to be an ultra-long-range strike weapon from an alien force, deliberately designed to attack the Riken Race Mother Planet. It was equipped with an advanced anti-detection system, which is why it was able to penetrate layers of defenses and infiltrate the Riken Race Mother Planet.

The public suddenly realized what was happening, and some voices immediately emerged, stirring up the discussion.

"I see. I knew the Federation and the military couldn't have made such a mistake. Even if one staff member was negligent, it's impossible for all staff members to be negligent."

"That's right. Didn't the experts say before that we've deployed a defense line of over a billion kilometers in outer space, with all sorts of space weapons and orbital weapons densely packed together? Under normal circumstances, it's simply impossible for something like this to happen."

"That's right. My aunt's younger sister's second aunt's husband's nephew works for the Federal Space Defense Force. He said that all the regulations were strictly enforced, but none of the observation stations detected this meteorite beforehand."

"That's not surprising. Those are devices that aliens specifically use to attack us, so of course they would block our observation equipment."

"Yes, these aliens are truly despicable. Why would they attack us for no reason?"

"Exactly, exactly, but what's the deal with these aliens? Does our nephew have any inside information?"

"Even if it exists, it's classified information. How could you tell me?"

"That won't do! I pay taxes and I have the right to know! I'm going to protest in front of the Federal Council!"

As a result, the marches and protests that originally demanded that the Federal Council thoroughly investigate internal corruption continued, but the slogans have now been changed to demands that Parliament disclose the truth and that the public has the right to know.

Under strong pressure from the Riken Person, the military gradually released some "top secret" information.

For example, the Cat Ear Spaceship project, and an edited video of a battle against Godzilla.

Then everyone remembered that there was such an incident ninety years ago, and they never expected there to be a follow-up—they actually discovered aliens.

Experts meticulously analyzed the video, adding their own interpretations.

Everyone then realized that the aliens were a civilization that followed a biotechnology path, and what was shown in the video were their Biological Weapon. So, it seemed understandable that they didn't use steel artifacts to attack the Riken Race, but instead used meteorite impacts.

At the same time, everyone observed a moment of silence for the Cat Ear Spaceship. The Federation built a special cemetery with brand-new tombstones for all the members of the Cat Ear Spaceship.

For a time, the place was bustling with people, all coming to remember these heroes who, for the sake of their race and ideals, traveled light-years away to establish new homes.

Subsequently, more videos and information were "leaked".

Among these, the military learned from past experiences and intercepted thousands of alien meteorites in outer space that were attacking the Riken Race Mother Planet and its Colony Star.

Only then did everyone realize that there was more than one meteorite that had attacked them. It was thanks to the Federation's protection and steadfast defense that they were spared from further attacks.

Speaker Delrin's approval rating soared, and the election three and a half years later was a foregone conclusion.

At this point, many more voices emerged.

"The tragedy in the Trimble District is still fresh in our minds, and the rescue work has only progressed to a small part so far. Let's not celebrate yet, but find ways to prevent such a thing from happening again."

"That's right. There's no such thing as guarding against thieves for a thousand days. Defense alone is far from enough; we must fight back."

"The best defense is a good offense!"

"Let's march to the T85 Star System and show them that the Riken Race are not to be trifled with!"

"Yes, put all these despicable guys in the zoo."

"Bring civilization to these beasts!"

The crowd was outraged!

No one expected the aliens to be so ruthless, launching thousands of meteorites at once. What would happen if they all hit? Just look at the devastation in the Trimble District; this is only the damage caused by one meteorite being mostly destroyed.

The public is demanding that the Federation give them a strong response.

While there are some skeptical and rational voices, such as the Cat Ear Spaceship being attacked only a few years ago, how could the enemy's attack have reached their doorstep so soon? If the enemy possesses such strength, are the Riken Race truly a match for them?

For example, is the data on the interception of thousands of meteorites falsified? Why didn't civilian observation organizations discover such a large-scale interception operation?

For example, why do some military personnel claim to be completely unaware of this?

However, these sounds quickly disappeared.

Vanished without a trace.

Nothing happened.

As time went by, the military would occasionally release videos and information about intercepting attacks from extraterrestrial forces.

In addition, there is deliberate guidance.

Whether driven by self-preservation, racial honor, or something else, most of the Riken Person expressed their support for sending troops to the T85 Star System.

Online polls show that 97% of the public supports sending troops.

But if troops are to be deployed, then the question arises: where will the military funding come from?

Speaker Delrin delivered a speech, which was broadcast live simultaneously on the Mother Planet and the three Colony Star, and all radio stations were required to rebroadcast it.

As a result, the vast majority of the Riken Person saw this speech.

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