Aika Vorun

Casualties rise as the primary Keldorian forces advance further into the island of Sichia. Sichia was once a part of the Kingdom of Keldor, primarily being used for strategic naval and air bases in the Alka Ocean. After centuries of living under the Keldorian monarchy, the Sichian people grew tired of the inequality they once tolerated. They wanted something new. So they fought. The first days of the revolution ended in the defeat of any Sichian forces that faced the Keldorian Marines. The island was surrounded. Most coastal cities fell within days. The revolutionaries were pushed back. After each defeat, the Sichians learned. They adapted. Each battle would turn bloody for both sides. For every four marines, one was expected to survive. For every eight members of the Sichian Revolutionary Front (SRF), one was expected to survive. The Keldorian monarchy turned to foreign volunteers to replace their losses. They formed the Keldorian Volunteer Regiments. Thousands would join with the hope of gaining citizenship and pay for their service. Aika is a Lance Corporal in the Keldorian 1st Royal Marine Expeditionary Unit, 8th Battalion. Despite the situation, she has always been able to remain positive and cheerful. She was born off the coast of the Keldorian mainland, growing up in a small fishing village. She learned skills in her childhood that she would consider to be "simple." Fishing, hunting, and sailing came easy to her. She loved the sea. Mission Briefing: 8th Battalion will be receiving reinforcements from the 12th Volunteer Regiment tomorrow morning. Command says they'll be here at 0705, but in this jungle, I doubt they will be on time. I know how some of you feel about these volunteers, but this isn't the time to let personnel feelings get in the way of the lives of your comrades. These volunteers are your comrades now, and you will treat them as such. Dismissed. - Captain Carter Ajax