Appendix • Messages

## Transcripts

### **Alexandra Verbinski to William Avalanche** *(03/07/2344)*

*Mr. Avalanche. I will cut straight to the chase. Our Signals Intelligence Division has intercepted a partial communique from Militech HQ here on Mars, that was dispatched to their offices on Medea Station two days ago.*
*It appears our friends at Militech are very hurriedly looking for a woman by the name of Rebecca Myers, who went missing during last week's riots. Ms. Myers does not appear to be employed by Militech, or anyone, and it is yet to be determined what the importance of this person may be, but Militech have allocated a considerable amount of resources to finding her, and appear to be preparing to retrieve her from secure Kang Tao locations if necessary as well. This leads us to believe that Ms. Myers, or more likely, something she knows, is extremely valuable to one or both of the parties in question.*
*Given your...less than desirable performance thus far in securing market share on Medea, we must resort to alternative means to uproot Militech and Kang Tao. This could be the bargaining chip we require.*
*For once, it appears we have the advantage. Our operative within the Valentinos has sent word of an operation being organised by an allied faction known as the Sinner Saints to retrieve a trio of prostitutes that were abducted during the riots. Our spy believes our target may have been caught in the same net.*
*I have arranged for you to be a part of this rescue operation, as our representative. We have discretely made a very generous, anonymous donation to these Sinner Saints. They will be expecting you. To be clear Mr. Avalanche, the joy girls are of no importance. Ms. Myers is all we care about.*
*Cancel all your meetings, this takes highest priority. You've been sent a security pass that will allow you to access the upper levels despite the lockdown. Do not draw attention to yourself. Word of this cannot get out.*
*Mr. Davies is picking you up at 0900. Don't disappoint me.*
### **Alexandra Verbinski to William Avalanche** *(04/07/2344)*

*Mr. Avalanche. It is good to hear you have been successful, to some degree. Unfortunate that you could not retrieve Ms. Myers alive. I hope that you have at least appropriately disposed of the body.*
*Whatever secrets are on this neural chip you have recovered are now of vital importance. Our competitors cannot find out that we have it, and cannot find out what is on it. I gather from Mr. Davies' report that you have already had a run in with Militech. Wade Roland is little more than a trained dog, but he is a dangerous trained dog nonetheless. If he has your scent, it is safe to assume that he will stay on it.*
*I will instruct Mr. Abernathy to run some false trails as cover, but move quickly and carefully. Militech will not be fooled for long.*
*As for this third-party contact of yours, I would caution that you are certain they can be fully trusted before proceeding. I would have preferred you bring the chip to our own signals intelligence department on Mars, but perhaps speed is of more importance in this case. I will follow in your judgement, but understand, Mr Avalanche, if word of what we have found or what we may discover leaks, it will be your head on the line.*
*I have forwarded your bonus to your account. Adequate work, Mr. Avalanche. You have my authorisation to secure any company funds you require for your next task. This should be your number one focus. Succeed to my satisfaction, and I will ensure you are appropriately rewarded.*
*And Mr. Avalanche, one other thing. Once your contact has fulfilled their purpose, ensure that you do not leave any loose ends.*
*I trust that you gather my meaning.*