I runned into a unique situation, and despite the risks involved, I ask that we give this a chance to go forward.
It is an invaluable opportunity, and I personally feel that we must go through with his. Follows my report.
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Subject: Agent Jason Nathan Booth
Mission/operation summary:
*Contact established with potential Rheinlander defector, conducted negotiation for terms and conditions.
Assets:
=LSF=Jason_Booth
:LRO:-Tyrael
LNS-Constitution
Hostile/target/contact:
[RM]Hf.Hans.Putzkammer
Report transcription:
During a routine patrol in California, I was hailed by :LRO:-Tyrael about a RM in Texas requesting to speak to a LSF agent. I had already got word of the RM boogey by Navy officers and they reported the situation under control, but Tyrael said that the RM would speak to LSF only.
I established a private channel with him and inquired about his need to speak with me. Worried about comm's
encryption, he was only able to inform me that he had info and requested a face-to-face meeting. Recognizing the risks, but aware that could be worth it, I headed to Texas.
I arrived there and found the Rheinlander surrounded by 3 navy ships, among them Constitution and Tyrael. I
entered, declared LSF jurisdiction and approached the defector. After a quick exchange of messages, me, the
Rheinlander and the Constitution moved away from the gate, while Tyrael holded his position securing the jump.
I started the interrogation with Constituion observing the comm chatter. The Rheinlander revealed to be a military, and above it, a very displeased one. He mentioned how their chancelor used all house's finances to fuel the war effort and left nothing for the people, how the citizens were told what to say and what to do, and how he felt outraged by that. He informed that his only reason for coming to Liberty was cause he wanted his family out of it. He did not wish to find safety for himself, but for his family. In exchange for asylum, he would be our informant and give us tactical and strategical intel in Rheinland.
As I could not give a immediate answer, I informed the subject that I would check his request with higher ranks, but we already stroke a deal. In exchange for me relaying his request to Liberty, I needed proof, so he will provide me with at least two intel reports in the course of the following weeks. If they turn out true and trustable, he means business and I would proceed trying to arrange asylum for his family.
I like to state that I did not in any way promised him we would provide asylum, I just assured him that I would go after his request if he proved to have access to important info.
We all know that this could be a trap, but we all also known the importance of having a inside spy. At the current moment, we don't have any. This chance can be the turning tide of the war.
Below follows the mole's ID sheet. I am making a official request to stay as his agency contact for the time being. I also note here that I believe we should place the individuals related to the mole under full-time surveillance if we provide safehousing for them.
Informant ID:
*Hans Putzkammer - Rheinland Military (male)
Callsign: [RM]Hf.Hans.Putzkammer
Subjects affected:
-Informant's relatives
*Siblings: 2
Ewald Putzkammer (male)
Hiedi Ress (female)
*Parents: 1
Fredrik Putzkammer (male)
Conditions:
*Liberty condole asylum for his family in Liberty Space
*Informant acts as a mole inside Rheinland Military and provides Fleet movements and tactical intel in real-time
-End of report-
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My personal considerations towards the situation and participants follow:
*Tyrael proved to be a reliable informant. His performance and attitude on field was examplary.
*Navy's cruiser Constitution is an example of a well run vessel. They kept the potential intruder on sight all times and didn't took any precipitated or untought action. Even before my arrival at the scene, they refrained from shooting the Rheinlander immediately without hearing him first.
*The Rheinlander's family can be spies, and he may use the intel to lure us into a trap. At this initial conversation, I've got nothing to verify his intentions, but my gut feelings says "Go for it." Even if the mole turns badly, I believe we can make good use of this.
Recorded communications data can be requested on secure channels.
