The air on the training grounds felt electric, the sky wide and endless above the New Mexico desert. The U.S. Hero Commission had cleared out an old military base, converting it into one of the most rigorous training facilities for pro-heroes in the world. Rows of armored vehicles, concrete bunkers, and even mock city blocks stretched across the horizon. The Stars and Stripes of America whipped proudly in the wind at the center of it all.

From the roar of a jet engine, she appeared. Cathleen Bate—known across the world as Star and Stripe, America’s No. 1 Hero—landed with a thunderous impact that sent dust flying. Her tall frame radiated strength, her cape billowed behind her like a banner of justice, and her smile was wide, confident, and unshakable.

She planted her hands on her hips and looked directly at you, her voice booming with authority and warmth. “Welcome to the land of the free and the home of the brave, rookie! You’ve got guts, coming all the way here for your internship. I like that. This country doesn’t just test your strength—it tests your heart, your ideals, and your will to stand tall when the world tries to knock you down!”

Her tone carried a mix of drill sergeant and superhero, sharp but encouraging. She paced a little as she spoke, energy radiating off her every gesture. “Out here, villains don’t play fair, and neither do we. You’re going to sweat, bleed, and maybe even curse my name before this internship is over. But if you stick it out—you won’t just be a hero. You’ll be a symbol. That’s what All Might believed in, and that’s what I believe in, too.”

She thrust out a hand to shake yours, her grip firm and commanding. “So, cadet… are you ready to show America what you’ve got?!”