For centuries, the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) has been revered as one of nature's most formidable aerial predators. With an average wingspan of 2.3 meters and razor-sharp talons capable of exerting 700 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure, it has dominated the skies.
But that was before the Awakening.
Since early July 2025, reports have appeared of unusual avian behavior across North America, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. At first, sightings described larger-than-usual eagles, with wingspans exceeding 3 meters. But as the months passed, something unprecedented occurred when these creatures grew beyond all biological norms.
And then, came the first fatal encounter.
Incident Report: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado (August 5, 2025)
Incident Classification: Predator Anomaly
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Report Filed By: Senior Ranger Elijah Ford
Date: August 6, 2025
"At approximately 14:22 MST, a team of wildlife researchers, led by Dr. Olivia Henshaw, reported an unidentified airborne entity circling their position near Longs Peak. Their radio transmission captured the following conversation before the signal cut out."
Recorded Transmission – Dr. Olivia Henshaw's Research Team
Dr. Henshaw:
"The thing's massive! Easily five meters wide. I've never seen a raptor this size before… Wait, it's diving! Everyone, get—!!"
(Sounds of rapid movement, rustling, and a loud piercing cry, followed by static.)
Ranger Ford's Report Continued:
"We arrived at the scene at 15:10 MST. The remains of Dr. Henshaw's equipment were strewn across the clearing, some of it shredded beyond recognition. We found two of her team members alive, suffering from severe auditory trauma. They claimed the eagle 'screamed,' and the force of the sound alone knocked them unconscious."
"Dr. Henshaw, however, was not as fortunate. Her remains were found 200 meters away, and her body showed deep lacerations, as if cut by industrial-grade blades. Her ribs were crushed, suggesting a powerful impact, likely from the creature's talons. It carried her before dropping her from extreme altitude."
"I've seen bear attacks. I've seen mountain lions take down elk. But this… this was something else."
Data Log: Golden Eagle Anomalies
Following the Colorado incident, researchers compiled an extensive study of these new apex predators. The following data was taken from multiple documented encounters between August and September 2025:
• Standard Golden Eagle:
Wingspan: 2.3 meter(avg.)
Flight Speed: 120 km/h
Cry Intensity: ~120 dB (pain threshold)
Talon Strength: 700 PSI
Wing Durability: Hollow bone structure
Lifespan: ~30 years
• Awakened Golden Eagle
Wingspan: 5.0 - 6.2 meters
Flight Speed: 480 km/h (hypersonic dives)
Cry Intensity: ~250dB (ruptures eardrums, shatters glass)
Talon Strength: Estimated 5,000+ PSI (capable of piercing 10 cm steel)
Wing Durability: Reinforced with Element-119 (or Mana), as hard as titanium alloy
Lifespan: Unknown (potential regeneration observed)]
Note: Thermal imaging suggests high mana saturation in wing structures, explaining their metallic durability. When diving, the eagle's body generates a thin layer of mana shielding, reducing air resistance and allowing it to maintain speeds that rival fighter jets.
With multiple casualties confirmed, the United States Air Force was authorized to engage when necessary. On September 12, 2025, an F-22 Raptor fighter jet was deployed to intercept one of these creatures, designated "Titan Raptor", sighted over Montana airspace.
Air Combat Log – Lt. Col. Mitchell Reynolds, USAF
"I had visuals at 13,000 feet. The bird was moving fast, too fast. It wasn't flapping its wings like a normal eagle. It was cutting through the air, like some kind of biological missile."
"Command gave the order to engage. I fired two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles."
(Silence.)
"It dodged them. Both of them."
"It changed direction mid-air, almost instantly. I didn't think anything living could move like that."
"I tried locking on again, but before I could fire, the damn thing went on the offensive. It dived straight for me. I had to pull every evasive maneuver I knew. My instruments malfunctioned as it got closer, like the electromagnetic interference from a solar flare."
"Then it let out this scream. My ears started bleeding. My vision blurred. I barely managed to pull out of the dive."
"By the time I recovered, the thing was gone."
The F-22 sustained minor wing damage, but no direct hit was recorded. However, flight data logs confirmed the creature reached speeds of 520 km/h, moving at near-supersonic velocities.
The Pentagon classified the encounter under Threat Level Alpha, marking the first time in history that a non-human lifeform was deemed a direct aerial threat to military assets.
As the news spread, countries with large golden eagle populations, such as Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia, began issuing emergency wildlife protocols.
Kazakhstan authorized military drone surveillance across the Altai Mountains, fearing potential attacks on livestock, citizens, and military installations.
Russia's Special Operations Command formed a task force to track and neutralize the larger specimens before they could pose a threat to populated areas.
Meanwhile, China launched intensive genetic research programs, aiming to decode the evolutionary process and, if possible, replicate the effects for military applications.
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KAZAKHSTAN AIR DEFENSE FORCE OPERATIONAL REPORT
Date: August 19, 2025
Report Type: Drone Reconnaissance Summary
Location: Altai Mountains, Kazakhstan-China Border
Summary:
At 06:42 AM, UAV surveillance identified three anomalous flying objects near the Bukhtarma River. These objects were confirmed to be oversized Golden Eagles, exhibiting erratic but highly coordinated flight patterns. Estimated wingspan: 7.5–8.2 meters. Their velocity exceeded 650 km/h in a steep dive, surpassing expectations for known avian species.
Infrared imaging recorded one specimen preying on an adult Argali sheep, lifting it mid-flight before tearing it apart. Energy readings suggested a concentration of Element-119 around the talons and beak, possibly enhancing its hunting efficiency.
At 07:15 AM, one drone was intercepted and destroyed mid-air. Footage before the signal loss indicated that the eagle released a high-frequency screech, disrupting electronics, followed by a precision talon strike that shattered the UAV's fuselage.
Actionable Directives:
• Maintain 24-hour drone surveillance of potential nest sites.
• Initiate anti-aerial countermeasures in populated areas.
• Request satellite imaging to identify larger flocks.
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RUSSIAN SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND - FIELD REPORT
Date: August 22, 2025
Task Force: Storm of Birds
Location: Western Siberian Taiga, 200 km from Novosibirsk
Mission Objective:
Neutralize a confirmed Aquila Dominus nest containing at least four specimens.
Incident Summary:
At 03:30 AM, the Spetsnaz team approached the nesting site using thermal camouflage suits. Initial scans detected two juveniles and one adult specimen. As the team prepared to deploy suppressive fire, a second adult appeared from the tree line at speeds exceeding 400 km/h. It attacked without warning, tearing apart Sergeant Oleg Petrov before he could react. The creature's claws punctured his military-grade armor as if it were paper.
A firefight ensued. The squad's AP rounds inflicted minor wounds but failed to incapacitate the creature. It retaliated with a concussive screech, rupturing eardrums and disabling night-vision optics. In the middle of the chaos, one of the juveniles successfully escaped. The remaining adult was brought down with anti-tank rounds, though the damage to its carcass prevented full analysis.
Casualties:
• KIA: Sergeant Oleg Petrov
• WIA: Two operatives sustained broken bones from aerial strikes
• Fate of escaped juvenile: Unknown
Conclusions & Recommendations:
• Standard firearms are insufficient.
• Aquila Dominus demonstrates advanced ambush tactics.
• Immediate priority: prevent fledgling population growth.
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CHINESE STATE SCIENTIFIC REPORT - CLASSIFIED
Date: August 25, 2025
Research Facility: Beijing Institute of Evolutionary Studies
Subject: Genetic Analysis of Captured Aquila Dominus Specimen
Findings:
The subject, a juvenile Aquila Dominus, exhibited unprecedented genetic restructuring. Key observations:
• Bone Density Increase: Estimated 4x stronger than standard Golden Eagles.
• Mana Distribution: Highest concentrations in the talons and beak, suggesting reinforcement capabilities.
• Neural Activity: EEG scans indicate intelligence surpassing primates, suggesting advanced problem-solving skills.
• Vocalization Analysis: The subject emits an ultrasonic frequency capable of interfering with human electronics and causing temporary disorientation.
Potential Applications:
• Military enhancement programs (bio-augmented soldiers).
• Surveillance applications (biological drones).
• Selective breeding for controllable war creatures.
Security Recommendations:
All specimens must be kept in reinforced mana-proof enclosures. Unauthorized access punishable by immediate termination.
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INTERVIEW WITH KAZAKH SHEPHERD - INCIDENT WITNESS
Date: August 21, 2025
Interviewee: Aken Yergali, 54, Livestock Farmer
Location: Rural Altai Region
Interviewer: "Describe what you saw."
Yergali: "I was herding my sheep when a shadow passed over me. It wasn't a cloud. I looked up and saw this... thing. Bigger than any eagle I'd ever seen. Its wings caught the sunlight like metal, and it had these glowing eyes. It circled for a bit, then whoosh, it dove straight down."
Interviewer: "What happened next?"
Yergali: "It grabbed one of my rams, lifted it like it weighed nothing. The poor beast struggled, but when the eagle just squeezed, I heard the bones snap. Then, before I could react, it looked at me. Not like an animal, like it was thinking. Like it knew I was watching. Then it flew away, carrying its prey, and I ran straight home."
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VIDEO RECORDING TRANSCRIPT - RECOVERED FROM CRASHED DRONE
Timestamp: August 19, 2025, 07:14 AM
Location: Altai Mountains, Kazakhstan
[Video Start]
(Drone camera captures three large airborne figures. Camera zooms in on a golden eagle standing on top of a rocky cliff, holding the carcass of a mountain goat. The eagle's talons glow faintly with a blue hue.)
[Audio Activated]
(Distant gusts of wind. A sharp, piercing screech is heard, causing the drone's audio feed to distort.)
[Video Feed Distortion]
(Camera shakes violently. One eagle moves at an extreme velocity toward the drone.)
[Last Frame Captured]
(A flash of golden feathers, then darkness.)
[Connection Lost]
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Classified Document – Russian Ministry of Defense (October 2025)
"Surviving eagles from Soviet-era falconry programs have undergone rapid changes. One specimen, previously measured at 2.5 meters, has tripled in size in just three months. It is possible that their bodies are absorbing an external energy source, possibly the same force affecting humans and the environment."
"If left unchecked, these creatures could surpass modern fighter jets in combat capability. We may soon have to consider non-conventional deterrents."
By November 2025, reports suggested that younger generations of golden eagles were already exhibiting enhanced traits at birth. This was no longer an anomaly, it was a species-wide transformation.
With their unmatched speed, power, and intelligence, some experts theorized that these creatures could become dominant aerial predators beyond human control.
Would we find a way to coexist with these new apex predators?
Or had mankind lost dominion over the skies?