He turned from the viewport. His face was carved from the same stone as the war memorials back on Mars. “Did we?”
“Order the flag to half-mast,” he said quietly. Conquest Earth
“All sectors report compliance, sir,” said Ensign Vell, though her voice trembled. “Ground forces are securing the capital. Casualties… are catastrophic.” He turned from the viewport
He sat down in the command chair, suddenly feeling every one of his fifty years. ” said Ensign Vell
Vell blinked. “Sir? We won.”