=LSF= Operational Data Network

[Andrew Walsh]

COMM ID: Captain of the Langley
TARGET ID: Colonel Jonathan Beam
SUBJECT: Kusari Operations
ENCRYPTION: High



Myself and a wing of our finest Agents embarked on a journey to the Tohoku system. We decided to finalise all scans on Heaven's Gate and Ryuku Base. Instead of submitting said evidence to this transmission it has been privately sent to you via The Langley's neural net. I have took the liberty of uploading audio files to this transmission, so that you may monitor our communications.

I have also compiled more evidence from previous recon mission's held within the Tohoku system. An increase in alien activity has been confirmed here. Battle groups are being mobilised, I fear something big maybe happening in the background of Kusari.

Uploading Data:

=LSF=Langley: Agent Digby. Good to see you sir.

=LSF=Langley: Let's proceed.

=LSF=Digby: Understood.

=LSF=Langley: Tapping into secure channels.

=LSF=Langley: Network protection initiated.

=LSF=Langley: I really do resent the Navy's prying eyes.

=LSF=Digby: They're becoming far too uppity.

=LSF=Scarab: Can hardly call them eyes.

=LSF=Digby: It's... Bothersome.

=LSF=Scarab: Clouds of idiocy.

=LSF=Langley: They expect us to expose everything we do to the general public.

=LSF=Langley: Like yes, brilliant idea, let's cause complete mayhem on the streets of Manhattan.

=LSF=Digby: It couldn't be much worse than it already is.

=LSF=Digby: Manhattan is a hellhole.

=LSF=Langley: I suppose.

=LSF=Scarab: I think if the public were allowed to know "everything"...anarchy would be the topic of conversation.

=LSF=Scarab: Let's not sink to that just yet.

=LSF=Langley: Let's move to Ellesmere.

=LSF=Langley: Jump engines initiated.

=LSF=Langley: Mission Log: Arrived in the Ellesmere system.

=LSF=Langley: Digby take point to Minor.

=LSF=Langley: We will be heading to the Tohoku system.

=LSF=Scarab: I went there once...not a nice place.

=LSF=Scarab: Almost died, in fact. Years ago.

=LSF=Digby: Tracer's been spending a lot of time there.

=LSF=Langley: How are you holding up Penumbra.

=LSF=Langley: You haven't said a word since we arrived here.

=LSF=Penumbra: Just fine. I didn't see any need to interrupt you. There's not much I can add from while docked in here anyways.

=LSF=Scarab: First assignment, hmm?

=LSF=Langley: Well let's debrief shall we.

=LSF=Langley: Both Penumbra and Scarab will be sweeping the Tohoku system.

=LSF=Langley: Myself and Digby will hold position near the Omicron 92 Jump Hole.

=LSF=Penumbra: What do we hope to find in Tohoku?

=LSF=Langley: We will be scanning Heaven's Gate along with Ryuku base. Perhaps even establish Blood Dragon contacts.

=LSF=Langley: However.

=LSF=Langley: There has been high activity within that system.

=LSF=Langley: Long range scanners will pick up on our ships sooner or later.

=LSF=Langley: Clear, no contact.

=LSF=Langley: Digby I'm on your wing.

=LSF=Digby: Roger that.

=LSF=Langley: Mission Log: Entered the Omicron Minor System, All systems normal.

=LSF=Langley: Be advised there is an increase in Wilde activity within the Tohoku system.

=LSF=Langley: Keep your eyes peeled.

=LSF=Langley: You will be our eyes and ears once we arrive.

=LSF=Scarab: Hm, aliens.

=LSF=Langley: Let's move.

=LSF=Langley: Sector Charlie four Digby.

=LSF=Digby: Understood. Cruise engines online.

=LSF=Langley: Mission Log: Entered the Omicron 92 system, readings suggest an increase in activity within this system.

=LSF=Langley: Jump Engines initiated.

=LSF=Langley: Mission Log: Entering the Tohoku system.

=LSF=Langley: Okay Agents.

=LSF=Langley: You are clear to undock.

=LSF=Scarab: Roger.

=LSF=Langley: Digby change of plan.

=LSF=Langley: You will be accompanying these agents on recon.

=LSF=Langley: I want a sweep of Heavens Gate.

=LSF=Langley: Analyse how many turrets are on that station.

=LSF=Digby: Understood.

=LSF=Langley: Move out Agents.

=LSF=Digby: Ladies and germs, shall we?

=LSF=Langley: I will be here, awaiting confirmation.

=LSF=Penumbra: On your wing, Digby.

=LSF=Langley: Good luck.

=LSF=Scarab: Formed.

=LSF=Digby: Cruise engines online. Scanning probes online. Data recorders spun up.

=LSF=Penumbra: 10-4

=LSF=Digby: Understood. Here we go, ladies and gents.

=LSF=Digby: Shields to full.

=LSF=Digby: Scan complete.

=LSF=Scarab: Is it bad that I'm excited?

=LSF=Digby: Returning to Langley.

=LSF=Langley: Good, secondary objective.

=LSF=Langley: Scan Ryuku base.

=LSF=Langley: Digby return to the Langley.

=LSF=Digby: Scarab, Kusarians get excited at the prospects of tentacles as well. You're not alone in the world.

=LSF=Digby: Understood.

=LSF=Langley: Agents Penumbra and Scarab. Proceed to Ryuku base.

=LSF=Langley: Record all data on that station.

=LSF=Scarab: Roger. Enroute.

=LSF=Penumbra: Formed up on you, Scarab.

=LSF=Scarab: 5 clicks.

=LSF=Scarab: I'm in range. Scanning.

=LSF=Scarab: Complete. They've got some extra firepower. Weapon platforms specifically.

=LSF=Langley: Roger that.

=LSF=Digby: I'm sure a couple shots from our main cannon would crack that little rock in a heartbeat.

=LSF=Langley: Return to the Langley. Scans are clear.

=LSF=Scarab: Nothing major but, a threat to the inferior skilled.

=LSF=Digby: You know, should we need to.

=LSF=Langley: No contact.

=LSF=Scarab: Heading back to you. Scanner's clear.

=LSF=Langley: I have you on Long Range scans Digby, welcome back.

=LSF=Digby: Always a pleasure.

=LSF=Scarab: Guess they're feeling lazy. Was expecting to be knee deep in space goo right now.

=LSF=Langley: Agents Penumbra, Scarab, I have you on long range scans.

=LSF=Langley: I believe we have all data recorded within this system now.

=LSF=Langley: We will be moving to Chugoku for our next operation.

=LSF=Scarab: Damn dragons and their crazy names.

=LSF=Penumbra: Is this "Operation Tempting Fate"?

=LSF=Langley: Until then, it looks like we can return home with our minds at ease.

=LSF=Scarab: Requesting to dock, Langley.

=LSF=Langley: Granted.

=LSF=Langley: Okay let's move home.

=LSF=Langley: Activating Cloaking systems.

=LSF=Langley: Sensory systems disabled.

=LSF=Langley: Weaponry systems disabled.

=LSF=Langley: Alright Agents, we are on approach to Grise Fjord Shipyard.

=LSF=Langley: It looks like we'll be bunking there for the night.

=LSF=Scarab: Well deserved, hmm?

=LSF=Langley: I've never liked it there.

=LSF=Langley: It's always been a manic place.

=LSF=Digby: It stinks.

=LSF=Scarab: A new one for me then.

=LSF=Digby: Stinks like oil and MOX and unwashed LSF officers.

=LSF=Scarab: All part of the job.

=LSF=Scarab: I'll take anything to sleep on.

=LSF=Penumbra: With your permission, I'll return to the New York system and finish the day with a routine patrol.

=LSF=Langley: Roger that Penumbra, Granted.

=LSF=Penumbra: I'll get on my way, then.

=LSF=Langley: Safe flight Agent.

=LSF=Langley: Powering down cloaking technology.

=LSF=Langley: In 3. 2. 1.

=LSF=Langley: Complete.

=LSF=Langley: Home sweet home.

=LSF=Langley: You are now cleared to undock Agent Scarab.

=LSF=Scarab: How very dark.

=LSF=Digby: Quite.

Traffic control alert: =LSF=Scarab has requested to dock

=LSF=Digby: We couldn't have picked a more depressing system.

=LSF=Langley: Indeed.

=LSF=Langley: Rest easy gentleman.

=LSF=Langley: We'll have another lovely day of work tomorrow.

Traffic control alert: =LSF=Langley has requested to dock

• The Mother Ship
• Aoi|Nakamura: Data.001
• Aoi|Nakamura: Data.002
• Aoi|Nakamura: Data.003
• Aoi|Nakamura: Data.004

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