Capturing an alien leader amidst heavy aerial combat

Space · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video follows a high-stakes mission where new technology fails to stop alien fighters, forcing a desperate attempt to capture an extraterrestrial leader alive.

The mission highlights the escalating difficulty of the conflict, as the new Shrike VTOL sky truck proves insufficient against heavy alien fighters. After a grueling battle requiring two waves of Foxtrot aircraft to destroy a new alien Cruiser, the tactical focus shifts toward a high-stakes objective: capturing an alien leader alive.

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