63rd|CV-Trident

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1 week later, after successfully completing Operation Hammer Down...

Officer Briefing room, deck 3C

Lieutenant Briar, I have a job for you. A week ago, I contacted a information broker by the name of
Blain Spike, concerning the whereabouts of Alex Drake, a pirate from the so called Society. Drake has
been on our priority list for some time, and now with information given to us by Mr. Spike, this is the perfect
time for exfiltrating him. According to Blain, the Society is gearing up for a mission to hijack Atlantis Station,
a barge custom built to be used as a station. The plan is to move into Magellan, and board the station after
these Society people have taken control of it. Resistance should be light, and I don't want anyone killed unless
it is absolutely necessary. You will be commanding the marine boarding squad, while Lieutenant Graham flies CAP patrol for the Trident. Also, one last thing.

Marshal pulls out a small box, and sets it down on the table

Lieutenant Briar, by the power vested in me, you are hereby promoted to Lieutenant Commander.

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Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.