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The '''Third Force of the Earth Directorate''' is a military arm of the [[Earth Defense Directorate]], under the command of Col. [[Wilma Deering]] in [[2491]] CE.

A wing of [[Thunderfighter]]s from this Force is sent as a welcoming committee to the approaching ''Draconia'', en route to [[Earth]] for the conclusion of trade talks and a mutual defense pact between the Earth and the [[Draconian Empire]]. [[Pirate Attack on Draconia|A "pirate" attack]] tests this squadron, who rely heavily on computer aided defenses that the [[Hatchet fighter]]s take deleterious advantage of, were it not for {{buck}}'s "antiquated" air force skill set.

All but Deering and Rogers survive this assault, resulting in a loss of the Third Force's wing while impressing a lustful and power ravenous Princess [[Ardala]] {{BR25|Film|Awakening}}. 

== Pilots ==

* Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
* Capt. {{buck}} (honorary)
* Lt. [[Rather]]†
* Lt. [[Weatherly]]†
* [[Thornberry]]†
* One unnamed Major†
* One unnamed lieutenant

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