3: Veni, Vidi, Vici

Loc-Tag: Outer-Gate Terminal 01 Status: Alert Level 5 HQ: Unavailable Login:_________________ Password:______________ Rank: (Unidentified) Note: Any unit of rank Willful or lower that attempts to access confidential information will be executed without delay. Accessing Relay_#0092_201b910c992x ^7803awoduvenibbajshyy ^3091diulrhajnedpaqluz ^4444qoiucnnuaoividipo ^2276rixrroxiopimqllkm ^8881kkooaawiadijcgcjq ^4003bqmxviciakyjnwqnn

Loc-Tag: Outer-Gate Terminal 01 Status: Alert Level 5 HQ: Unavailable Shit. Things aren’t going too well. Let’s just say I slightly underestimated this garrison’s strength and readiness. Stop whining; it’s not like we could’ve done this any other way. They were probably aware of our presence the minute we arrived in this system. Now listen up. They’ve locked and reinforced the main gates and have taken all sorts of different measures to keep us at bay. They even went as far as setting up a surprise attack on our west flank... oh, the irony.

Loc-Tag: Outer-Gate Terminal 01 Status: Alert Level 5 HQ: Unavailable To make matters worse they demolished the only bridge that crosses the river. I’m going to have to find another way for our troops to get over without getting blown to bits. Anyway. I need you to infiltrate the area marked on the map to your left; our scans revealed this is where they keep the wires connected to the outer- and inner-gates. You’ll need to destroy these four panels; doing so should cause a short-circuit or some kind of overload and open up the gates.

Loc-Tag: Outer-Gate Terminal 01 Status: Alert Level 5 HQ: Unavailable My apologies for having to rely on you so heavily, but you just so happen to be the only experienced marine we’ve got. Most of the men aboard the UESC Trinity have never even seen combat; they’re just simple colonists who wish to live a long, peaceful life. If you head to the west of here you’ll find a rather large pool of water. It’s the garrison’s toxic waste disposal area; I believe you might be able to climb in through one of the pipelines there. I wish you the best of luck in your mission. Lysander out.

Loc-Tag: Waste Control Status: Alert Level 5 HQ: Unavailable - - - - - ALERT: SIEGE IN PROGRESS - - - - - UESC forces have been sighted in sectors A2, A5, B3, B4, D2, D8, G1, H4, H7 and H8. All available units of rank Willful or lower are to head to the nearest contested sector and await further orders. Units of rank Attentive and higher are to report to the nearest command bunker for emergency meetings. </0181196154890758239975681501490986078650>

Loc-Tag: Inner-Gate Terminal 01 Status: Alert Level 5 HQ: Unavailable Login:_________________ Password:______________ Rank: (Unidentified) Note: Any unit of rank Willful or lower that attempts to access confidential information will be executed without delay. Accessing Relay_#0092_201b910c992x ^7803awoduvenibbajshyy ^3091diulrhajnedpaqluz ^4444qoiucnnuaoividipo ^2276rixrroxiopimqllkm ^8881kkooaawiadijcgcjq ^4003bqmxviciakyjnwqnn

Loc-Tag: Inner-Gate Terminal 01 Status: Alert Level 5 HQ: Unavailable Amazing. I’m astonished at what you’re capable of. I was honestly doubting you’d be able to pull this off, but hey, looks like the planet-sized brain was wrong after all. I heard you’ve worked for AIs of my calibre before, am I correct? The ‘legendary trio’: Leela, Durandal and Tycho. Yes, their names have accumulated more fame over the years than even the most popular and infamous humans. Dozens of stories have been told by Marathon survivors and space-travellers of their adventures and exploits, their rampage against the Pfhor and humanity itself. And yet, not one mouth ever spills the name of the marine, no, the cyborg, who had been carrying out their most crucial orders.

Loc-Tag: Inner-Gate Terminal 01 Status: Alert Level 5 HQ: Unavailable It’s a sad world we live in. The ones who take down entire battleships single-handedly get forgotten while some lucky asshole get’s commemorated as a hero for the rest of eternity. I know what you’re feeling: I’ve achieved many great things and yet all the apes ever speak of are the ‘legendary trio’. Oh, and the weather. That is, if they’re on a planet.

Loc-Tag: Inner-Gate Terminal 01 Status: Alert Level 5 HQ: Unavailable But enough talking. Things still aren’t going too well for your fellow comrades and I’m guessing we’ll only be able to cross the river by sunset. Obviously I’m going to take advantage of your presence within the garrison to explore more. I need you to scout the area ahead of the main force in order to avoid another fuck-up. Take the elevator behind you, it will transport you to the underground sections. Further orders will be provided on-site. Lysander out.