To: Aperture Laboratories

[Eden Institute]

Incoming transmission
Source ID: Aperture Science HR department
Location: Research vessel Borealis, Location: in transit

Miss brown, your application is accepted! It will be a pleasure to work with you and we look forward to helping you begin your new life with great enthusiasm.

A mechanical, feminine voice is heard in the background

All hands prepare for jump sequence. Now departing from Cambridge orbit

A faint ring grows into an ear-splitting roar within seconds, temporarily turning the comm channel to static, and then dies down just as quickly.

System jump successful, Now arriving in Omicron Theta

The Borealis has relocated to the vicinity of Freeport 9, You may board there. Bring with you only the belongings which hold sentimental value, everything you need will be supplied. If you wish, make a log of your experiences here. As an added bonus you will be provided permanent residence on board the Borealis (if that is your desire), as well as a ship should you decide to travel the stars once again. Welcome to Aperture.

Transmission Ends

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