Operation: THIRD DAY
This is a hard-copy of the mission briefing issued to Warrant Officer Dust by the Strategic Probability AI Skysong. Obviously, only relevant to those who participate in the AOB role-play. Bonus points for those who get the metaphor behind the Op name! SECURITY LEVEL: Black Y.E.O. DATE: 19:01:2559-2241hrs TO: Dust, Roland [WO4] FROM: AI.AOB.SKYSONG SUBJECT: [THIRD DAY] Operation: THIRD DAY PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To repair, rearm and comandeer the Forerunner Dreadnaught buried near Blue Army outpost designation Alpha, for immediate hostile use against the Covenant Fleet amassing in the nearby systems. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: Prevent the hostile covenant spy craft in orbit from relaying abnormailites such as seismic activity, mining operations and other overt actions that may prove potentially harmful to the Covenant, thus allowing more time to complete the primary objective before engagement. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: Protect the planet Undae from Covenant orbital bombardment to preserve the presence of life and biodiversity on its surface. MISSION OUTLINE: The planet Undae and its inhabitants are threatened by an imminent Covenant attack. The Covenant are - at present - superior to us both numerically and technologically, and we are currently unable to combat such an armada. It is known that there is a forerunner structure wholely submerged under the surface of the planet Undae, mere kilometers from the Blue Army Alpha outpost. This structure has been positively identified as a space-faring combat vessel known as a 'Dreadnaught', whose defences and armament are vastly superior to any other known piece of military equipment in the galaxy, save the Halo rings. Currently, it's operational capabilites are next to none, although it is possible that the ship may be repaired, should the schematics to such a craft be found. This may be possible either through scanning all ONI systems for Forerunner Dreadnaught schematics, or by locating the onboard AI responsible for the running of the vessel. Once the schematics are located, nanites may be sent in to repair and restore the craft much faster and safer than if a human force was utilised. Once the craft is restored to battleworthy conditions, the nanites will be programmed to begin excavating the craft so it is ready for take-off. At this stage, all personnel will board the craft, whereupon AOB.AI.SKYSONG - and the Forerunner AI should it be discovered - will pilot the craft into orbit for a final shakedown of combat systems and an brief orientation of the ships controls to combat personnel before engaging the armada. STAGE ONE: A squad outfitted with atmospheric suits suitable for sub-zero temperatures, methane atmosphere and possibly zero-gee will infiltrate the Forerunner installation and locate the Bridge. Warrant Officer Dust will search ONI databases for any record of Forerunner Dreadnaught schematics STAGE TWO: Engineering personnel will analyse the damages sustained to the installation, as well as logging any required auxillary equipment required for the vessel's operation, eg: Fuel, Food, Power, Water, Ammunition, Combat Vehicles. Technical personnel will locate the onboard AI, should it exist, and integrate it with AOB.AI.SKYSONG, which will accompany the squad via an AI-class storage device. STAGE THREE: Should AOB.AI.SKYSONG locate the schematics for the Forerunner vessel, the squad will regroup and return to the surface, whereupon the schematics will be relayed to the nanoswarm for immediate commencement of repairs. All Blue Army personnel will rendezvous at this location and prepare for departure. STAGE FOUR: Once the Forerunner Dreadnaught is repaired to battleworthy conditions, the nanoswarm will begin excavation of the surrounding environment. Recommend the nanoswarm be set to 'self-replicate' for a limited duration to exponentially reduce Estimated Time to Departure. All personnel will board the vessel and familiarise themselves with the bridge and engineering sectors. STAGE FIVE: Forerunner vessel will ascend into orbit and crew will further familiarise themselves with weapon systems, propulsion and hyperspace sub-systems. STAGE SIX: Once deemed battle-ready by the Ship's Captain, the Forerunner vessel will engage Covenant forces before they reach firing range of the planet. The unwillingness of the Covenant to attack Forerunner equipment will further increase our chance of success. No quarter shall be given, all ships will be terminated with extreme prejudice. Implemention of Gravity Well technology is strongly recommended to prevent scout craft from fleeing to warn the Covenant High Command. CHANCE OF SURVIVAL: HIGH |
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