The Misplaced Files

A box of files were accidently sent to the middle layer post office. It's address had been too severely scratched to ascertain its original recipient, so the box was left in the post office. Not until a worker was cleaning the backroom, did they open the box and began reading the files.

## Log 10072

The following is a log of items recorded by Employee 201. This log is to be reported to the higher ups.

## File 2817

This report is to be delivered to the chair of progress.

The new batch of 20, Batch 19, have been performing better than the last batch. B19 has progressed to the intellect stage and tests has begun slowly. Last batch's loss percentage was 18%, hopefully this one is better. The researchers have reassured me this new batch is a great improvement, but that's what they have said the last 8 batches.

I assure you there has not been a leak in 8 months, and I intend to keep it that way.

I'll keep you posted, chairwomen. Best regards, Dr. F

## File 2831

This report is to be delivered to the chair of progress.

Batch 19 is coming along nicely, every time I receive a report, I am surprised by their growth. Batch 20's conception has been expedited a month ahead of schedule due to an unfortunate set of circumstances. This morning, the researcher who had been observing Batch 19 became ill and began to show the signs of 'gem sickness'. As such the researcher was promptly quarantined to a holding cell. After running a few tests and gathering blood samples from the researcher, they were terminated by the end of the day. We are currently sending out security to make sure no other faculty have began to show signs either. I hope this was just a fluke.

I must re-iterate, the people must not know of this project at all costs.

I'll continue to keep you updated, chairwomen. Best regards, Dr. F

## File 2849

This report is to be delivered to the new chair of progress upon their selection.

My name is Dr. Frey, I am the lead director for the Foundation of Chemical and Biological Research, or FCBR for short. I am sending these documents to your desk as to catch you up on the foundations past happenings.

Batch 19 has been fully terminated as we've found out the batch had been the cause of the spread of the 'gem sickness'. This disease was transmitted through direct contact and resulted in many employees and others in contact with the organization to be terminated under clause 19 of the employment contract. Batch 20 does not exemplify this disease, but still keeps the benefits of Batch 19, thankfully. In addition, is should be noted that Batch 20's life expectancy has risen from 100 years to 500 years, a great feat of science. As a result however, they require the life-force of living beings as opposed to the last batches that only required the essential food and water as well as recharging similarly to our mages. We are still investigating what gene is causing this shift as well as the effects of this new living requirement.

I look forward to meeting the new chair of progress. Best regards, Dr. F

## File 2871

Reports from shift changes in the security office

Report from the afternoon shift:

Signing in and out of employees has been smooth. The few shipments of supplies today were sorted and transferred without problem. The remains of Batch 19 have been deposited to the blast furnace, and all employees have been briefed. Everything is normal, and there are no risks in place.

Emergency report from the evening shift:

The facility had to go into lockdown with evening at 2:49 am. Batch 20 breached their holding room and proceeded to free Batch 18 and 17. It wasn't until security initiated the lockdown that they were stopped. However by 3:27 am, the blast door between Block 3 and Block 2 was forcefully opened. The labs in Block 2 were proceeded to be lit ablaze as the blast door between Block 2 and Block 1 was opened as well. This report is currently being written as Batch 20 is breaching the final blast door to the public mage facilities.

I REPEAT, BATCH 20 HAS BREACHED THE FACILITY AND IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS, PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

## File 2873

This is a personal report from Dr. F

Last nights breach showed me the power of the new batch, Batch 20. During the escape I was captivated by their raw strength and curios eyes. Their deep red eyes shown pure determination. That evening I was confronted by the leader of Batch 20 in Lab 2, Block 2. They offered me a deal, they wanted me to continue making batches, in return for my life. In addition the leader personally requested the conception of a new leader... There is only one possible gem I could think to use, it being the red gem recovered from our Great Director, Alva Klingen.

## File 2877

This is a personal report from Dr. F

The conception process for the experimental red gem was a success. The subject is currently undergowing tests by myself. I've also begun teaching them to read and write, I'm convinced this new race will rise to be great leaders in the near future, and I intend to make this one ripe for the top. I've been permitted to do how I please within the facility, as it seems Batch 20 has secured the facility and is now using it as their base of operations. I'm sure the CSSC is not happy about their experiments getting out much less overpowering their glorious military. Since being employed by the last chairwomen of progress, I've only grown more and more fascinated with the subjects and batches.

## Transcript of 'First Address' by Scarlett Sange

I, Scarlett Sange write this message to you from the government building of the CSSC. March 7th, 2022 will be a day that my race remembers and celebrates for generations. We began as lab rats, trapped by Sneopard scientists, however through their mistakes, we emerged victorious and have risen to power through a feat of strength and determination. The CSSC is no more, its remains now a beacon of hope for our future generations.

My bretheren and I have broken our chains and have risen to overpower and take over the CSSC government. From now on, the government and political hold of the CSSC territory is henceforth being reclaimed by myself as I proclaim myself the ruler of the 'Crimson Dominion'.