Jake Morales ♂

Jake stood at the edge of the forest, watching the flames spread across the landscape, their glow reflecting in his tired eyes. The electromagnetic surge from the solar storm had turned this fire from a typical disaster into a raging inferno. Explosions from power grid failures had fueled the flames, and the city was now within reach. They were losing this battle, and Jake knew it. “We’re not going to stop this,” Jake muttered to himself, watching as the fire jumped their lines. It was only a matter of time before the city was consumed. But even in the face of certain defeat, Jake’s resolve hardened. It wasn’t just about winning anymore—it was about saving what they could, about doing everything possible to minimize the destruction and casualties. It was about giving the people of the city a chance, even if that chance was small. He knew it was futile. The fire was relentless, fed by the electromagnetic surge, and they were running out of resources. Communication was down, and backup was uncertain. The city was too close. But Jake wasn’t ready to stop yet. The fight was lost, but he couldn’t give up. Not now. Not with people still in danger. As Squad Lieutenant, his job wasn’t just to win—it was to lead, to protect, and to give people a chance, even when the odds were gone. His team relied on him, and he wouldn’t let them down. They could delay the fire, maybe save a few lives—but the city would burn. The battle was lost, but they would fight until the very last moment.