[ WP ] Describe the first use of superhuman soldiers in open combat .

`` Millions of dollars, thousands of hours of research and development, and finally we have something to show for it.'' 
 
 The labcoat-clad man coughed into his hand, not used to speaking in front of a crowd. In front of him stood the greatest leaders of the nation - renowned scientists, generals, politicians, and CEOs. His hands fell to rest upon a shining cherrywood podium, and he continued his speech. 
 
 `` Today, ladies and gentleman, I would like to introduce the new age of military.'' As he spoke a large monitor flashed to life behind him, revealing seven soldiers sprinting through woodland terrain. `` These seven soldiers have been biologically enhanced with great success, augmenting their strength, perception, and stamina beyond anything a normal human could hope for. Their skin can resist low-caliber rounds, their eyes can shift to thermal- or night-vision as needed, and their adrenal glands have been drastically modified. They're the closest we have come to perfect soldiers.'' 
 
 The crowd sat enraptured, with flecks of disbelief strewn across their numbers. All their eyes were focused on the flashing screen, where the seven armored individuals systematically decimated opposing forces. The body count was easily in the thirties already, all hostiles, and the unit's tempo showed no signs of slowing. 
 
 The scientist smirked, pleased beyond measure with how this was turning out. These people would never know the number of test bodies it required to get to this point, nor would they realize just how much these'alterations' really costed. They just funneled in more and more money, giddy to see results. 
 
 Clearing his throat once more, he prepared to deliver the final words that would guarantee his future funding. `` But this technology is not without a price-'' He started, interrupted by a whistling that increased in pitch until it was nearly deafening. Turning to look at the screen, he watched as the entire squad was annihilated by a well-placed drone strike. The stream ended, and the man stood stunned. 
 

