Australia has been annexed, the United Nations is in chaos, the world is under siege and the Ethereals have taken the field. Facing the full might of the Ethereal Collective, the Commander must rally XCOM, the newly formed ADVENT, and several other allies and rivals to unite the divided nations by any means necessary, for failure now will mean the fall of humanity once and for all.

What if the deep blue skies had greater depth? Deeper characterization and background development for Trigger and others. Stays true to overall story arc, but with modifications for depth and personal opinion of how it should have gone.

The Red Wedding has happened and the Old Gods are getting worried about what has happened. They have no choice. Robb must return.

A collection of documents, dossiers, and analysis on the various units, factions, organizations, cultures, history, events and leaders spanning the Ethereal Collective, ADVENT and XCOM. A supplementary companion collection to XCOM: The Advent Directive.