Here I am. (And it didn't take 5 months!) So before you read this... THIS IS FICTION (I know you know that, but don't take any of this seriously). You will understand at the bottom, I explain more as to why I said that. This chapter is also a little side plot. If you were hoping to see Terran's in the Galactic senate, wait a few days or a week or something like that. Anyway, here you go, Chapter twelve.

Ever since aliens were proposed centuries ago, and were finally proven true in early 2019, many had wondered if it was already known. Obviously, what would the government have to gain by hiding Aliens at a secretive military installation?

This was the goal of the quest. Rumors had been surfacing for the past 50 years of an "Intelligent humanoid species". After the exact story behind the captured ET called "General Grievous" was declassified, many began to wonder if more were held at the secretive base code named Area 51. A rallying cry was called by many well known conspiracy theorists, and many around the Terran Federation rose up to find the truth behind these rumors.

As this was happening, many people who claimed to have once worked at the secretive site told people that Aliens were truly hiding there. Many question the legitimacy of their statements, but they were talked about more and more as a some of the self proclaimed Area 51 workers began to go missing.

September 20, 2019, 3am

Over the desert road, a diesel engine could be heard. Not just one diesel engine, but two. Maybe four, eight, more? Either way, it kept getting louder. Black smoke began to fill a small section of the cold and dark desert, but it kept getting larger. Large numbers of cars and trucks were honking at each other.

Everyone in the world had heard about it, millions had joined the supposed just cause, each bringing plenty of water for both themselves, and others who may need it, along with signs for what may be one of the largest peaceful protests in recent history. It was an event that was sure to be remembered. Going into the dangerous desert based on only an inkling of proof, nearly 2 million people, riding in trucks and cars, with many hoping to join if only to brag about it to their friends. Many more came to find out the truth into the rumors, and a few thousand even brought weapons if they needed it. Many were holding up signs saying "They Can't Stop All of Us" rode up onto the only route to the base, a dusty dirt road to the only piece of civilization in the area. There was no order to the mess of people that came. Someone decided to spread the idea to surround the base, and to wave their signs and yell as loud as possible. All of the protesters surrounded the walls of the military base, most hoping for the military to simply open up the gates to the compound and let them find the possible aliens. But why would a secretive military base do that?

POV of Area 51

Security had known about the supposed raid for the past few months since it was originally announced. Few in the base aside from some those in command of the base knew whether or not any Aliens were hidden here. Everything that was talked about was on a need-to-know basis, and the security guards did not need to know any of it. Their only job was to make sure Area 51 is secure from… pretty much anything aside from nature.

In preparation for the possible raid, the fences were upgraded to electric fences, and nearly two thousand soldiers were sent to Area 51 to help deal with the protesters should they actually try to raid the Military Site. Once the protesters arrived, the base was put in Yellow alert. Almost immediately, soldiers were stationed around the buildings making up the complex. The soldiers were told to only attack if either the base or their persons were attacked. Obviously, there were a few soldiers who did not want to defend against over a million people, but it was their duty to protect those people in the buildings, and whatever else was inside.

Half an hour later, a sensor was triggered on the East wall, next to the gate. The Electric fences were shorting out for some reason, causing the base to lose it's first defense against the protesters, and it sent the base into red alert. Along with that, distress calls were immediately sent out, but it would take some time before anyone arrived. Soon afterward, cameras could see many protesters using wire cutters to tear apart the fences, and many thousands of protesters turned what was a peaceful protest, into an actual raid on Area 51.

Most of the protesters had been warned about the dangers of raiding the military base, and most of those protesters decided for their safety to not go past the gate, but nearly fifty thousand protesters continued along anyway. After around a mile, those who dared face Area 51 were now faced by the trained Terran Federation ground army, but it wasn't enough to quell the raiders. As trained as the Military was, they could not deal with tens of thousands of armed protesters willing to use whatever means necessary to enter the base.

Officially, it was no longer a protest. Whether anyone had realized it or not, It was now a rebellion.

Protesters and soldiers alike fell by each others firearms, leaving the Military site a battleground full of corpses, with the protesters taking the weapons from the downed soldiers. Even though the Terran Soldiers bravely faced the crowd, there were just too many. It would take maybe fifteen minutes for troops to arrive, but fifteen minutes was too long of a time to wait. An emergency alert was put out, sending helicopters from around the area to the rescue of the fledgeling group of soldiers.

At the moment, the "Raid of Area 51" was lost. Many protesters succeeded in getting past the guards into the base, where they faced light resistance. After the remaining outside troops surrendered to the violent protesters, the base gave up soon after. Thousands of protesters stormed the inside of the base, breaking down walls and doors in the hope that they would find the aliens.

Area 51 Elevator

Five armed rebels prepared for anything as they entered the lowest floor of the compound. The button for it was found behind one of the panels, causing them to curiously see where it goes. They also had an administrator keycard taken from a high ranking officer, which they scanned in the security panel. They all knew their time at the base was limited, maybe only a few minutes before the government returned to it's broken base. The double door opened as the elevator came to a halt. On the other side of the elevator doors was a bright room, as bright as the sun on a sunny day. It took a second for their eyes to adjust.

The scientists in the room quickly surrendered to the raiders with the guns. When asked if their were aliens on this floor level, a "No" was given as the response. That "no" proved false after the raiders pushed some curtains out of the way, showcasing an alien in a white room, the walls, ceiling, and floor all white, but with the wall separating the scientists and raiders from the alien being thick glass. It also had a metal bench for the alien to sit on. The alien in question had basic clothes on, as if it was a human, a tan t-shirt, and some jeans. It was a blue skinned creature, humanoid shaped. It's back was facing the raiders and scientist, leaving it's face hidden.

"So it is true…" one of the raiders said, stunned that he is seeing a real life alien.

The Blue skinned alien paused before he spoke. "So you are the ones that want me dead?"

"What do you mean" one of the raiders asked. He had heard that other aliens could speak english, so he wasn't that surprised.

"You invade a government facility to answer what you already know?".

The second he finished that statement, a ding from the elevator could be heard. Soldiers began to pour out, with shouts of "drop your weapons!" being yelled at them. The raiders turned around, and as soon as the soldiers noticed they hadn't dropped their weapons, they fired their guns. The last thing one of the raiders saw before it went dark was a painting… Starry Night?

The September massacre was what the event was soon known as. When Area 51 fell, distress calls were sent all around the North American west coast, with thousands of troops being sent to help retake Area 51 from the raiders. A worldwide memorial was created that day for those who attempted to defend from the raiders, but the question still existed. Were there aliens at Area 51. A panel was set up by the General Assembly to ascertain the truth behind the massacre. Was it all for naught? Those who stepped beyond the peaceful protest and took their weapons to fight the Terran Federation were tried for terrorism and rebellion, and were put in jail. Those who simply protested were spared the legal harm, but had to deal knowing they took had a small part in the deaths of many soldiers. The rest of the newly met galaxy cared little about the attack.

Casualties of the engagement

Terran Federation

Original Defenders

1235 dead

689 injured

Reinforcements

403 dead

975 injured

Violent Raiders

10478 dead

21367 injured

Rest were captured

Area 51 Staff

58 dead

197 injured

It was truly a day to be remembered, and many would criticize the government for how it dealt with uprisings. It was not known who fired first, but with thousands of deaths, it would be a mark on the early nation known as the Terran Federation. The inquiry into the aliens at Area 51 was a negative, there were no Aliens hiding there, or so the inquiry thought. Many viewed it as the start of a campaign for the government to be more open. Others felt this was a waste of life and still there were those who mourned for their neighbors and friends who had lost their lives on both the Terran and Rebel side.

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Disclaimer:I highly suggest you do not raid Area 51. Don't think I want you too either. Just don't. I cannot stress that enough.

Now that is out of the way, This is just a side chapter to take a quick break from the others. I may use the stuff in here later, but at the moment, It is just a side plot. As for where this is in the overall story, it is after the previous chapter, and may be parallel with the next chapter or right before it, So Grant is currently still in space. Also, I understand this is a short chapter, You can point that out, but I already know that. Also, since I didn't go over the reviews last chapter, I will do that here. (These are reviews since May 1st)

SrPancake - Well, Here you go (just late by a few days)

ZCC - If it's nuclear, it would be pretty significant next to the power of the force.

Speedbird on a SHIELD - Thanks for telling me that, I was hoping not to offend anyone, so thanks for saying that.

SuperCools - I should probably edit it then...

vishnusnair2010 - Sure thing!

Valerious Lake - I mean, there wouldn't be a story if Nukes had no affect on shields, sooo... Ya

MatbeK01 - I may do something like that, but I feel I'm not the best writer when it deals with multi chapter war stories. As for the description of Grant, when I add that (Soon), it will likely be in the chapter that introduces Grant. Thanks for that recommendation.

Guest - You have your answer... at least if you're reading this

Peter Hong Kong - I understand what you are saying about Grant should be security head, but one of the reasons he is going is because Earth and the Republic had a ceasefire (I should check that) and they were going to the Republic to fully create peace, and Grant was going as part of the envoy.

MatbeK01 - Well you will have to wait to see what that happens next chapter.

Also feel free to send me any PM's for suggestions or give a public review (I don't care if it's positive or negative, as long as I can learn something from it, constructive criticism is allowed and requested). And don't raid Area 51