Voice 1: There is a glitch, a bug perhaps, nothing that will compromise our goals.
Voice 2: There are many challenges due to unforeseen events. This is yet another pebble to the mound.
Voice 3: I think these situations have bigger impacts that your analysis fully comprehends. This will cause more chaos to what is instore.
Voice1: Nonsense. The wheels are turning in our direction. We shall accomplish the tasks at hand and be beyond reach soon enough.
Voice3: What of the others? Have they been notified of these "glitches"?
Voice1: It will not affect them, so no, there is no reason to at this stage. Again, within a short time we will be passed these obstacles.
Voice2: That is why these surprise interruptions are troubling. But yes, we shall soon have achieved our goals.
Man sits in the shine of a display. His cybereyes decrypt the message as it streams through the node. He blinks as the data is delete as in scrolled down the screen. Once the screen goes blank, he rubs his eyes and floats over to another console. There he punches in a code and then a button. The station shakes a bit as the man drifts to another console and continues to another and another. He returns back to the main display. He types in a message and sends it with the words "God speed, God speed."
"I don't give a bioengineered rodents posterior what our asset strength is. Get it done. Collateral damage is part of our emergency clause. "
"Sir, the boys in intel say if we cross that line, it won't be just our competitors we would need to worry about. The Euros are already starting to flex some muscle about the orbital operations."
"Shit boy. Don't they know the USAF won't take kindly to that! I have a feeling we have a lot of lee way when it comes to who can get punched in the nose and who knows to stay off the streets. Beside, it's their fault they started this mess. We're planning on cleaning it up."
"There are some board members showing concerns abou.."
"WHO!?! I don't need cowards in this army questioning our actions in a time of war. Set department Omega on them. Let's see how squeaky those wheels will be after that visit."
"Yes sir. Oh, one last thing General Collins from NE COG just wanted to confirm your tee time."
"Tell that old bastard we're on. Boys in Black aren't going stop my golf game."
I have called you all here to calm your nerves and reassure you that what is happening on Earth will have no impact to the colony. The EUC is taking action. The ESA takes our safety as the highest responsibility. We are secure where we are. The tragic accident that happen the other week was due to a rogue piece of debris and a fault in the structure. Yes, lives were lost, but incidents like this are to be expected in space. The crew on board is taking corrective actions and shoring up all systems so that such things will not happen again. This I guarantee.
Now let us not spoil all these treasures of cuisine. The lobster is to die for, but save room. Our chef has a Le plus délicieux souffle. The best truffles from France just arrived today.
Now please raise your glasses of this fine vintage and toast to those we've lost and to the future success to Galileo.
Acclamations and Bon Appetit!
Hey did you hear about Fernando?
Mmph
Man, what a shit show. Can't believe he made it out. Well at least some of him did.
Mmph.
You think they'll offer him a full conversion?
We might end up like Fernando if you don't concentrate.
Right, sorry
*pause*
Well do thinking he'll get the offer?
Listen, that last op he did went tits up, lost 4 others. The one before that he lost 5 assets. The one before that 3. You think upper management going be invest in a three time loser?
Good point. Damn, shame. I like him.
Shut up and finish the your job. I got this last one to plant, you still have 3 more. Now get to it. I hate being out here.
Right, sorry. I'll meet you back inside.
Mmph
"So, the birdie squawked, says crusader inserted externals"
"mmm"
"Says they are doing recon and spreading feelers out about the sitch. Looking for allies"
"He thinks he's going to make a difference again. Psst. He's a lost cause."
"True, but what do you think the board will say about your little op?"
"The board? Short sight and risk averse. They have little interest in what's going on. But they will once the dominos start tumbling"
"So you say. What should I tell the bird?"
"Sit. Observe. Continue with the roll out. With all the other shit hitting the fan from the ground pounders, this will be over before anyone can stop it. Board be fucked"
Report IEC-SOR-126003
Past quarter has seen an increase of malfunctions (+11%), Personal lose (+15%), sabotage (+7%), terrorist attacks (+18%) and other events contributing to delays, lose, and damage to corporate assets. Production lines are in jeopardy of meeting timelines. Significant event was onboard the O'Neil Two colony were are facilities suffer a fatal accident causing the death of colleagues. Families have been compensated.
Current economic conflict overflow correlates to some of the numbers. AI analysis has determined there is an active effort to disrupt all product lines within the corporation.
Activation of additional corporate operatives has been initiated. This has cause an additional cost to operations. Determination of possible actors to these events are still ongoing.
Daily reports of progress will be provided to the directors going forward.
Operation beating the nest to commence.
All orbital assets are targets of opportunity
Collateral damage will be handle by CommsMarket
Euros are to be avoided however they are not a shield and should be removed if presented as an obstacle in the way of target resolutions.
Secured encryption channel a1cacb31c29f. Proceed with status...
Op Tengu Gambit succeeded.
Collateral damage to target substantial.
Collateral damage to Astronomer minimal.
Markings of the eagle have been made.
Waiting on repercussions.
Expectations are inline with projected outcomes.
The hornets are nesting and awaiting next target.
End message.
Message received. Further instructions to follow...
Encryption message level VII... Intrusion has been successful. Engaging targets orbital wide. Covers in place. No retribution to the corporate assets expect from the incidents. The eta are also active in the region. Counter ops underway. Expect status as incidents are triggered. Com sIlence till moon aligns.
***ATTENTION ALL INTERPOL AGENTS***
Activity between Militech and Arasaka orbital assets are escalating hostilities. Any representatives of either organization is to be view as a Threat Level Orange. All new arrivals are to have secondary BGC Scans. All terrestrials have mandatory 24 hour quarantine for a full PFH Scan
This is a Priority Alpha order. All exemptions are to be reviewed an approved by security level 5 officier.
Stay Safe. Be Vigilant. Carry On.
Operation: Cracking the Can
Assets: MAI Team
Status: Insertion complete. Op underway. Sec ops classed AAC+.
Analysis: Requires add. logistics for IIO. Current pipeline high risk of exposure. Natives must be acquired. Eval of possible contacts tbd.
Tracking....
Vessel confirmation.
Make: OTV (modified)
Registration: TBD
Affiliation: Unknown
Report: Lost contact within 2 hours of departure.
Analysis: Possible null signature electronics onboard.
Conclusion: Possible private vessel not within any government systems. Possible private corporate asset or rogue element. Further investigation required. Drive signature recorded and submitted for future identification.
MAAE-016573: Sir, boogie spotted arriving at raven nest T+4:45:12. ID: Interpol Prison Transport EEP-1765.
MASO-462341: What's the report son?
MAAE-016573: Investigated logs from raven system. Transport was not expect or in any logs for arrival today. Breaching of Stoneshield was not possible to confirm ID. However, images show the vessel to be an old OTV and not a normal IPT.
MASO-462341: Visuals?
MAAE-016573: Yes sir. Vessel attached to one of the debris objects for an estimated 00:34:17 then detached. Trajectory to be astronomer.
MASO-462341: Forward me all data. Level 6 encryption. Need to send this up the pipe. May cause problems down the line. Good going m'boy.
MBS-XTS Received: "Ravens Retrieved. Nest shattered. No hatchling left"
MBS-XTS Broadcast: "Good hunt. Confirmation astronomer accepting gift. ETA T-43:00:00. Early, terminate. Late, request new T"
MBS-XTS Received: "Compiled. Silence till T"
KWS-M404x3: order approved
confirmation signed: SVPAKTS
acquire: EOPS6V
synchronation: T -50:13:48
sequence A: queued...
...waddy-001tr : T -52:03:00
...waddy-002tr : T -52:03:20
...waddy-003tr : T -52:03:40
...waddy-004tr : T -52:04:00
criteria met...
sequence B: queued...
...waddy-001du : T -51:35:00
...waddy-002du : T -51:35:20
...waddy-003du : T -51:35:40
...waddy-004du : T -52:36:00
...waddy-005du : T -52:36:20
...waddy-006du : T -52:36:40
...waddy-007du : T -52:37:00
...waddy-008du : T -52:37:00
completion task: register status
report filing: MSR-EOPS6V-EXT_TAR_0136512x26POI