Permitted Packet from: Corporation Airship ‘Free Enterprise’ to: Jeckon to Malvo Station Corporation Packet Shuttle ‘Greased Lightning’.
Type Encrypted Message
Type: Family Communique
From: Special Agent Vilgen Smath
To: Functionary Jem Smath
Dear Uncle,
Greetings from Jeckon. It is surprisingly mild for the time of year here … Private Code found …
… Transferring …
… Head of Security Malvo Station … Security Clearance Insufficient …
… Forwarding to … Sector Administrator …
… Secondary code found … Security check … PASSED
ENTER PASSWORD
B055man69
PASSWORD CORRECT … Decoding …
***TOP SECRET***
Your Excellency
1. As you suspected, there has been a limited containment failure at Location A. Fortunately only 10 assets have been affected and 7 of these were recovered shortly after making planetfall. Current identities, location and status unknown.
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2. The final containment failure possibly caused power fluctuations at Location. Permitted on-location investigations reveal enough deterioration for repairs to be a realistic request. The Ambassador is optimistic permanent access is possible.
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3. The Ambassador has given me carte blanche to deal with latest containment failure and intelligence to make early apprehension likely. If all goes to plan I should pick up VVD en route and that will leave only KT at liberty. That is the good news.If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.
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4. The bad news is the latest containment failure, BH, is a known associate of both VVD and KT. This makes it extremely likely Location A has been compromised and total containment failure is a possibility. It also lends credence to the wilder theories about the rise of the Theocracy having something to do with Location A.
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5. There remains no leads on KT or either of the possible AI Minds. Given KT’s specialty this is a serious concern. I request further resources ASAP.
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6. I have serious concerns about the competence and loyalty of the commander and crew of this airship. Given they are the only Corporation assets able to pilot an airship I suggest rejuvenation and re-education are required if we are to maintain a presence on the surface.
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Glory and Profits to the Corporation
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Permitted Packet from: Jeckon to Malvo Station Corporation Packet Shuttle ‘Greased Lightning’ to: Corporation Airship ‘Free Enterprise’
Type Encrypted Message
Type: Family Communique
From: Functionary Jem Smath
To: Special Agent Vilgen Smath
Dear Nephew
I remember Jeckon well, the midwinter snowball fights when everyone comes to the surface … Private Code found …
… Secondary code found … Security check … PASSED
ENTER PASSWORD
Iamgettingreallyf*cked0ffhav1ng2changemypisswrd!
PASSWORD CORRECT … Decoding …
***TOP SECRET***
Continue with mission with additional parameters
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Priority A
Find identities, location and status of all 7 assets
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Priority AAA
Bring BH & VVD into custody. Do not allow them to find out about each others existence. Recommend all non corporation assets to be disposed of with extreme prejudice. Further instructions to follow.
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Your existing mission has been upgraded to Priority AAA+
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No additional planetary resources are possible. We are sending a heavy carrier to Jeckon in case emergency support is required but we require you to achieve your mission goals discreetly.
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Your comments about the lack of cooperation have been noted. The benefits we get from the airship would not make Rejuvenation cost effective. Recommend the crew are sent for re-education at their own expense. As an interim measure, consider sourcing a new crew from motivated natives.
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Glory and Profits to the Corporation
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