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Pathfinder Initiative Archives

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ADMIRAL XAVIER - Thank you for coming on such short notice, General.

GENERAL VERONICA - Well, when I heard we found Athena, I simply had to come.

ADM. X. - Yes, well, it seems there’s a small hiccup in our operation. Computer, show surveillance footage from Find Chill Club, November 27th.

[video begins playing, sounds of partying, students dancing, music]

GEN. V. - Admiral, why are we looking at this?

ADM. X. - Look at the bar.

GEN. V. - Yes, I see him. What does it matter? He’s just not social.

ADM. X. - Computer, zoom on student Fortis Venator.

[gasp from GENERAL VERONICA]

GEN. V. - On that napkin… Is that what I think it is?

ADM. X. - He only saw the encrypted coordinates, but he’s been working on decoding them nonstop. He’s almost cracked the encryption.

GEN. V. - You must arrest this student at once.

ADM. X. - No, I don’t think so.

GEN. V. - What if this information falls into the wrong hands? You must stop him at once! He cannot be allowed to continue! You must -

ADM. X. - I must what?

[silence]

GEN. V. - My apologies. I overstepped my authority. This is your domain.

ADM. X. - No need to apologize. Your input is welcome anytime, Veronica.

GEN. V. - If you’re not going to arrest him, why am I hear?

ADM. X. - You will prepare a fleet of Colonial Guard. At his current rate of encryption, he should be finished by tomorrow. I assume he will immediately convince his team to pursue this lead. You will follow and prepare for extraction should the situation become unreasonably dangerous.

GEN. V. - Yes, Admiral.

[sound of door sliding open, closes]

ADM. X. - Computer, record last five minutes. Speech-to-text, create transcript for Pathfinder Initiative Archives.

[pause]

ADM. X. - Computer, add comment: Remember this moment, Fortis. This is the moment I decided to let you become a Pathfinder.

Pathfinder Initiative Archives

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ADMIRAL XAVIER - Thank you for your concern, Fortis. Trust me, we have this under control. You may leave.

FORTIS - Yes, sir.

[sound of door sliding open, closes]

ADM.X. - You can come out now, Dr. G.

[sound of curtain being pushed aside]

DR. G. - So, you didn’t tell him?

ADM. X. - Of course not. You said it yourself, he’s too unstable for this information.

DR. G. - Well, yes, but I also said he wouldn’t be dissuaded, correct?

ADM. X. - I know, I know. He’s too inquisitive for his own good.

[pause]

DR. G. - What’s on the drive, anyway?

ADM. X. - Unfortunately, that’s classified information at this moment.

DR. G. - Right. I understand. Have a good day, Admiral.

[sound of door sliding open, closes]

[sound of an old, tired man sighing]

ADM. X. - Computer, record last five minutes. Speech-to-text, create transcript for Pathfinder Initiative Archives.

[pause]

ADM. X. - Computer, send message to General Veronica. Tell her we found Athena.

Planet: Janso’ti’llo

Database Entry Number: 751

Classification: FDZ

Location: Predilla System, First Sphere

Notes:

Janso’ti’llo is an ocean planet, composed of over 80% water. There are island chains that snake through this massive world ocean, formed from millions of years of volcanic upheaval. These island chains are extremely mountainous and nearly uninhabitable. The planet, while technically a Federation District Zone (FDZ), is unusable for tactical advantages. It is primarily inhabited by goat herders and alpaca farmers.

PLANETARY DATABASE ENTRY 751

Restricted Access File

Classification - Sec 5 Clearance (Release as ordered)

Sender - TF:Osprey

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The following maps are of Vilayet-42, Harmony, and Nuressis 6H13R. Note the locations of supply drops and after-parties, and update Pathfinder teams as necessary.

Dark numbers are stable, but herds appear to mobilizing quickly. Future attack possible. Target not confirmed. Deploy assets where needed.

Hope the arrangements are to your liking.

Postscript - Nuressis has some nasty water, don’t drink without filtering!!

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