Months had passed since Hans first graduated from the Aerial Warfare Academy and entered active service. It was now the midst of Autumn, and during this time the Japanese had suffered heavy casualties during their campaign in Borneo.
Within the borders of the Reich, a conversation was being had between an active duty soldier and his physician. Though neither of them knew it at this time, the effects that this meeting would have on the fate of the world would be monumental.
The aging medical practitioner gazed upon the grizzled veteran with a look of pity in his eyes. He sighed heavily before revealing the bad news.
"I'm sorry to say this, but it would appear that you have terminal lung cancer..."