Let’s introduce ourselves. I’m Nikita Boltnev, commander of the “Alpha platoon,” or, according to the official version, the special forces unit called “Alien Life Form Assault.” It’s also A.L.F.A. Squad from the “Wild Division.” Our formation operates across the Colonial Commonwealth—and sometimes beyond it too, so we have to split up. After all, it’s so human to get into trouble on someone else’s planet and then call for help! And when we’re called, we deal with the trouble—either properly, or not, depending on how it goes. In short, with us it’s never boring. Though it’s also scary and disgusting. Well, how else could it be? Space isn’t called cruel for nothing!