April 6, 2015.
The moment I've dreaded since accepting this position has happened. Today, I sent two people to their deaths. Giacomo Conti and Elke Larssen were killed in action against an alien abduction team in Perth.
I don't know who's taking this harder. Me, Lt. Walker, or Elke's brother. I half expect the man to storm into my office and punch me in the face. I wouldn't even put up my hands to block it if he did. At least Conti's mother screamed curses in Italian at me until her other sons took her away. One of Giacomo's brothers, Vittorio, stayed behind and asked me if he joined X-Com, would he have a chance to avenge his brother. I nodded and after the service, put in a message to HR to fast-track his application.
This won't be the last time I have to do this, I know. It won't get any easier. At least, for my own sake, I hope it doesn't.
April 10, 2015.
One of our interceptors managed to take down an alien ship. I am reluctant to send troops out again so soon, but must remind myself that this burden is part of what I signed on for.
Thor Larssen is spoiling for some payback. I couldn't refuse the man. In addition, a new arrival, Fergus Scott, will be accompanying the team. I hope he lasts long enough to become an old arrival.
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