&quot;A Man Who Lived for Battle&quot;

A Man Who Lived for Battle
Jackson Hill, Osea
Spetember 7th, 2005

Schnee Team Commander - former member of the Belkan Air Force, 22nd Air Divison, 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Erich Hillenberand. He never had great ambitions. All he ever hoped for was to make a living as a regular pilot. Today he works as a flight instructor for civilian pilots.

Interview #1/2
"The instant he shot me, I pulled the lever. I barely managed to escape from my plane as it burst into flames. After drifting from the blast, I landed below the Round table. It was a wide open, barren wasteland. How long would I have to wait for a rescue party? Radio interference within the Round Table was fierce. The odds of a distress signal of actually reaching anyone was low. I was at a loss for what to do. Anyway, I'd really gone out with a bang this time. I took that as a sign that it was time for me to retire. But just then, I heard a roaring overhead. It was his plane. I was jealous of his calm, flying form. Rather than wait for the rescue team I began to walk towards the nearest base. I was driven by the desire to get back up there and fight him again. Of course, it did take me 3 days to get there."

Interview #2/2
"When a fighter plane goes down, that's the end. It disintegrates into pieces, incinerated beyond recognition. It's a scary thought. But it also makes you feel alive. I left the military, but I still fly that sky. But...it's pretty lonely all by myself. I'd love to fly with him again someday."

SOURCES
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War (the game itself)
PROJECT ACES: ACZ WEBSITE[/font]

*Original Article by Ribbon-Blue*