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As the military assesses the situation, they quickly conclude that these are not ordinary meteorites. NASA has detected that these objects have decelerated before impact, landing just off the coast, notably within close proximity to a major population center. Thermal imaging from the Hubble telescope has revealed centralized objects within each cluster that display mechanical characteristics. The military's readiness level, or "Redcon Delta," has been activated, signifying an extremely high alert situation.
“We are in Redcon Delta,” the commanding officer asserts, a signal that the time for inaction has long passed. Marines are urged to prepare for engagement with a foe who is alien not just in origin, but potentially in form.