Collections

Collections is a body of short stories and miscellanea of the expanded universe Stormverse.
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==UNSA Transmission 04035-A02, February 2160==
United Nations Space Authority TRANSMISSION 04035-A02
Encryption Code: BLU-07
Public Key: file/bravo-one-carnation-three
From: Colonel Evangeline Lowe, UNCSMJ Callisto Force Commander
To: Vice Admiral James Alexander, UNSA Jupiter Regional Commander
Subject: Basic mission
Classification: RESTRICTED (1AV Directive) 
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Vice Admiral Alexander,
As expected following last year's unfortunate incident, the Security Council has resolved to send several officers and troop contingents - myself and mine among them - to reinforce local colonial security. As part of the United Nations Colonial Security Mission to Jupiter (UNCSMJ), we are under orders to provide improved ground security and train up colonial security forces to a higher standard. I expect we'll be here for a some time.
As I understand it, sir, your agency will be providing support through the committed presence of a number of destroyers. Would it be possible for my command to be in contact with whoever is commanding those warships near Callisto? Were another riot to occur, the timely arrival of a Space Authority warship would be most helpful.
I look forward to meeting with you in person, Vice Admiral, prior to our deployment to Callisto. If all goes well, we shall ultimately have a safer colonial environment.
With respect, 
Colonel Lowe
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==UNSC Priority Transmission 04294A-01, 2492==
United Nations Space Command PRIORITY TRANSMISSION 04294A-01
Encryption Code: BLACK
Public Key: file/wilson-nine-tangier-black 
From: Colonel Roland Frazier-Martin, CMA Task Force Far Isle liaison/(UNSC Service Number: 00093-10438-RF)
To: Admiral Charles Niles Shepherd, FLEETCOM Sector Five Commander/(UNSC Service Number: 51007-22730-CS)
Subject: STATUS REPORT/Urgent Request
Classification: RESTRICTED (BGX Directive) 
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Admiral Shepherd,
The situation of Far Isle has continued to fall apart despite the arrival of the CMA task force; local security forces are completely ineffective, and violence continues to escalate. Contrary to initial expectations, the capital - far from the safe haven we hoped it would be - is at the center of the conflict. I've never seen anything like this, sir. And the CMA, much as they hate would hate to admit it, can't handle it.
Admiral, I give the CMA forces here two weeks at most before they turn to you. I realize the impropriety of this request, but failing to make one would be a severe dereliction of duty. Don't wait for them to ask - they'll delay it as long as they can. I recommend a sizable battle group, with nothing less than a full expeditionary force. Far Isle is burning, sir, and they will need Space Command to put out the flames before this ends.
As always, sir,
Colonel Frazier-Martin
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==UNSC Priority Transmission 11832D-05, 2501==
United Nations Space Command PRIORITY TRANSMISSION 11832D-05
Encryption Code: GAMMA
Public Key: N/A 
From: CODENAME: SILVERSMITH
To: CODENAME: SYMPHONIC
Subject: STATUS REPORT
Classification: EYES ONLY TOP SECRET (SECTION III X-RAY Directive) 
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Regarding preliminary objective: Successful. JULIET ALPHA and company remain unaware of infiltration; internal operational security is nonexistent. Nevertheless, recovery teams are ready for emergency extraction at any time, as per standing orders.
Regarding primary objective: Confirmed. As suspected, JULIET ALPHA and company are engaged in more than politicking. Evidence of moving money, guns, and equipment for both outside and inside associates.
Regarding secondary objective: Pending. While the internal structure of target has been effectively mapped, external contacts are still in progress.
Regarding tertiary objective: Pending. Target list estimated at seventy percent complete.
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==UNSC Priority Transmission 02799J-04, 2501==
United Nations Space Command PRIORITY TRANSMISSION 02799J-04
Encryption Code: GAMMA
Public Key: N/A 
From: CODENAME: SYMPHONIC
To: CODENAME: SILVERSMITH
Subject: RE:STATUS REPORT/Additional notification
Classification: EYES ONLY TOP SECRET (SECTION III X-RAY Directive) 
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Regarding mission progress: satisfactory. Convey appreciation as appropriate.
Notification: RAZOR WIND confirms activities and involvement of ALPHA JULIET.
Notification: Third Phase anticipated.
Notification: Ready special activity units as discussed. When the order comes, we must be ready.
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==Intersystem News excerpt, April 2509==
WATTS WINS BATTLES WITH WORDS NOT BULLETSRobert Watts achieves another victory through diplomacy on Daybreak.Major Robert Watts of the UNSC Marines has done it again - more than thirty-five rebels laid down their guns and surrendered in yet another triumph for this charismatic officer. After years of brutal warfare on Daybreak, Major Watts has shown us all that peaceful victory is always possible, no matter what. This rising star in the Marine Corps has more than a dozen victories to his name - and more than half of them are due to his personal intervention.
==UNSC Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1, 2534==
United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1
Encryption Code: RED
Public Key: file/first-light/
From: UNSC/NAVCOM Fleet Admiral H. T. Ward
To: ALL UNSC PERSONNEL
Subject: General Order 098831A-1 ("The Cole Protocol")
Classification: RESTRICTED (BGX DIRECTIVE) 
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The Cole Protocol
To safeguard and protect the Inner Colonies and Earth, all UNSC vessels or stations must not be captured with intact navigation databases that may lead Covenant forces to human civilian population centers.
If any Covenant forces are detected:
1. Activate selective purge of databases on all ship-based and planetary data networks.
2. Initiate triple-screen check to ensure all data has been erased and all backups neutralized.
3. Execute viral data scavengers (Download from UNSCTTP://EPWW:COLEPROTOCOL/Virtualscav/fbr.091)
4. If retreating from Covenant forces, all ships must enter Slipstream space with randomized vectors NOT directed toward Earth, the Inner Colonies, or any other human population center.
5. In case of imminent capture by Covenant forces and boarders, all UNSC ships MUST self-destruct.
Violation of this directive will be considered an act of TREASON and pursuant to UNSC Military law articles JAG 845-P and JAG 7556-L, such violations are punishable by life imprisonment or execution.
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Press ENTER if you understand these orders.
==UNSC Priority Transmission 02328R-01, 2544==
United Nations Space Command PRIORITY TRANSMISSION 02328R-01
Encryption Code: GAMMA
Public Key: N/A 
From: CODENAME: FALCONER
To: CODENAME: QUARTERMASTER
Subject: MOBILITY RESTRICTION
Classification: EYES ONLY TOP SECRET (SECTION III X-RAY DIRECTIVE) 
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Effective immediately, Charlie Hotel is confined to Reach. Any off-planet travel must be approved by ONI Section III. Interstellar travel is prohibited until otherwise directed. Consultant is to be tracked at all times, regardless of location or event.
Following the loss of SIERRA-065 and additional personnel, both SIERRA-069 and SIERRA-079 were lost retrieving her. Three lost in less than a week to protect someone who should not have been there.
Do not hesitate to place Charlie Hotel under arrest if she does not cooperate. We will not tolerate another loss due to her recklessness.
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