1 - Mysterious Photo
The official account of the Eagle Union's Navy, infamous for basically being inactive, caused a stir recently when it posted a mysterious photo.
A few days before the Independence Day celebration, the official account on a prominent social media site posted a picture of a young girl with an active-duty aircraft carrier. While the photo didn't get much attention at first, it quickly went viral across multiple platforms, triggering a barrage of speculation and concerns over how taxpayer dollars were being spent. As a result, the account quickly came out with a clarification that the girl was a new "comrade-in-arms," about to officially join the Navy.
The account's strange wording only fueled more speculation, and the netizens following the matter came to connect her with the first shipgirl to be officially given a name: Enterprise. However, this uncovered relationship only spawned further rounds of debate, though primarily centered around wild guesses regarding which ship this girl was a "reincarnation" of. As with similar discussions, this quickly devolved into pointless speculation and bickering.

2 - Unexpected Press Conference
"...Reporting from the lawn of the W.H. The administration has announced that it will shortly be holding a press conference on "Bon Homme Richard" on this lawn.
As you may know, following an award ceremony that was broadcast to the whole world, the girls born from Wisdom Cubes came to gradually gain acceptance throughout the world. Because information about these girls has been classified as confidential by all countries with access to the technology, the amount of intel we're able to access is unfortunately very limited.

However, that might finally change today! Just now, a spokesperson from the administration confirmed that the information disclosed on the official Navy social media account is true. This ship - or rather, young lady - by the name of Bon Homme Richard, has officially entered the Eagle Union's Navy, and the administration has promised to make more information available at the press conference!

Currently, the administration spokesperson has just appeared, my friends... By God, the person following the speaker...! Photographer, photographer! Turn the camera to that girl! Yes, that girl, she's the very same person in that photo posted by the Navy's account! Wow, she's even waving at us... Talk about unexpected!
The spokesperson is introducing us to Miss Richard – wait, am I hearing this right? The official spokesperson of the Eagle Union Navy?! For the viewers back home, this is certainly a surprising turn of events! Miss Richard has disclosed that she indeed will be one of the spokespeople for the Navy..."

3 - A Rising Star
"...At the time of this article's publication, the video of Richard's inaugural conference has received over 100 million views! Not only that, but the ceremony has also set off waves of heated discussion across all major social media platforms. It seems like the world cannot quench its thirst for information about the young woman known as "Bon Homme Richard."

Even though the existence of the shipgirls has come to be widely accepted, and new fleets led by Enterprise have become more and more visible to the public eye, there are still many people - and organizations - skeptical about them. They are convinced that the so-called "shipgirls" are nothing more than a large-scale government propaganda campaign, and the true identity of the "shipgirls" are none other than ordinary human girls. One individual claiming to "expose" the true identity of Bon Homme Richard has published a lengthy article to a personal site, featuring a litany of "evidence" to support these claims. However, judging from the responses, this lengthy article is full of logical fallacies and only serves to strengthen the opposite position.

We asked Miss Richard herself on what she thought about this article and related claims via her official social media account, and she responded only with this statement: "Many choose to believe that the Earth is flat. Does that make them any more correct?"
Within minutes of this post being uploaded, these words have become a top trending search across the internet..."

4 - A Mysterious Guest?
"...The city fair that was halted for many years will finally be held again!
For a long time, the stark contrast between the city's former glory and its condition in recent years has become a symbol of decay, with everything seemingly on the brink of collapse. However, after the arrival of the E-Cube industry, this place was granted a new lease on life. With the E-Cube at its heart, the city rapidly pulled itself out from its dire straits by embracing a brand new automotive industry, bringing clean-energy cars to the world while also reversing unemployment rates in a way economists could only describe as "miraculous."

To celebrate the city's revitalization, the city council decided to once again hold the city fair that had been suspended for many years. While the fair is guaranteed to have a wide range of offerings, the highlight of the event undoubtedly will be the E-Cube vehicle street racing event. The fair organizer previously stated that there would be a mysterious guest who wished to remain anonymous, but will also be participating in the race along with the city's residents."

"...When the event was held, the organizer's claims proved to be true. Many locals at the scene said that they saw a female racecar driver suspected to be 'Miss Richard,' and a local reporter even took a blurry photo. In the photo, the driver, believed to be Miss Richard, was driving a red sports car through the city's main street.

Surprisingly, the Navy's social media accounts denied the authenticity of the photo, insisting that Bon Homme Richard was not involved in the fair that day..."

5 - Social Media Frenzy
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Anonymous (ID: nFjkdzKpQ) 21:04 No.2732
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HOLY SHIT GUYS YOU'RE NOT GONNA BELIEVE THIS
Anonymous (ID: CwbqWdQHO) 21:06 No.2733
not gonna believe what

Anonymous (ID: nFjkdzKpQ) 21:06 No.2734
>>2733
Shit I hit post by mistake, anyway what I was gonna say was
I JUST MET RICHARD IN REAL LIFE! YOU KNOW, THE NAVY SPOKESWOMAN!

Anonymous (ID: CwbqWdQHO) 21:07 No.2735
>>2734
did u hold hands too?
pics or it didn't happen

Anonymous (ID: nFjkdzKpQ) 21:08 No.2736
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>>2735
>out walking my dog
>leash slips from my hands, have to chase after it
>woman drives up from out of nowhere
>IT'S RICHARD
>she helps me catch my dog, we make small talk, she tells me about this pastry shop she likes then gives me a discount coupon with her name written on it
I had to fight the muscles in my face to stop myself from making the soyjak face the moment she showed up

Anonymous (ID: CwbqWdQHO) 21:08 No.2737
>>2736
if it wasn't for the signature I'd be calling BS but I can't believe this is legit
how's it feel being the luckiest guy on the planet?

Anonymous (ID: LjWhR7Qk2) 21:09 No.2738
>>2736
So the key to meeting Richard is 1: own a dog, 2: take it on a walk, and 3: be in the right place at the right time?
Really regretting my life choice of being a cat person right now bros...

Anonymous (ID: CwbqWdQHO) 21:10 No.2739
>>2738
You know you can take cats on walks too right?
Who knows, she might like cats too, so if you're in the area you might get lucky and come across her

Anonymous (ID: LjWhR7Qk2) 21:10 No.2740
>>2739
I... didn't think of that lol.
Guess I'm going out to buy a leash for my cat.
...

6 - NFRD Announces New Exercises
...At a press conference today, a Navy representative announced that the New Forces Research Department will participate in an annual military exercise scheduled to take place in the NA Ocean. Interestingly, Navy spokesperson Richard also attended the press conference.

At a charity event hosted by Bon Homme Richard last month, she was seen chatting with a Naval officer in charge of the New Forces Research Department; Dr. Anzeel, honorary chairwoman of the Energy Cube Standardization Symposium; and Dr. Aoste, a global pioneer in artificial intelligence research. The fact that she was seen talking to these prominent figures makes the world wonder whether there is some kind of connection to recent developments.

Readers, if you are interested about new military developments or the New Forces Research Department, please consider subscribing to this magazine. Members will gain exclusive access to in-depth information about the New Forces Research Department, as well as early-access to pictures of Miss Richard's gala dress - something not yet released to the public yet...

1 - RFMC's Response
...Just an hour ago, the R.F. Military Commission announced that it would hold an additional naval exercise in the open waters of the NA Ocean by the end of next year, and that further details would be provided over the following weeks. Though the spokesperson claimed that the exercise would not be aimed at any country or faction, analysts generally believe that this announcement was a response to the Eagle Union's routine exercises.

At the time of this article's publication, we have reached out to the Eagle Union's naval representatives but have not received any comments so far. However, officials have revealed that the 6th Fleet, stationed in the Méditerranée, has been ordered to leave its moored naval port and relocated to a new deployment location...

2 - Opinions on Current Affairs
...As of noon today, almost 24 hours have passed since the two countries entered a tense standoff in the Bermuda triangle. Just now, the Eagle Union issued a statement claiming that the other side's choice to approach during a routine combat exercise constituted "hostile" behavior. According to one of the fighter pilots involved, he was locked on by the destroyer's radar without advance notice during routine maneuvers. On the other hand, the R.F. has accused the pilots of initiating provocative actions...

––––Updated at 13:05––––
Note: User IDs and timestamps are hidden, as according to our comment section policies.
1. Anonymous Cat
Not this shit again, can both sides chill out?
2. Anonymous Beaver
Not the right time to go back to sleep. Things are gonna be dangerous from now on.
3. Anonymous Cat
Haven't caught a wink of sleep since I was born.
4. Anonymous Aardvark
LMAO you guys are both psychotic. Nobody's going to war over this.
5. Anonymous Beaver
Who'd you hear that from? You have a relative who works for the Politburo?
6. Anonymous Aardvark
I'm actually a double-agent myself lul

3 - Intensifying Confrontation
...Just earlier, Miss Bon Homme Richard, spokesperson for the Eagle Union Navy, announced that she just received transfer orders to temporarily join the New Forces Research Department's parent fleet to participate in a naval exercise. The Northern Parliament, after receiving the announcement, protested fiercely, and the Military Commission declared that it would increase the number of troops it plans to send to their own naval exercises to counterbalance the Eagle Union's buildup of forces. It is clear that the tensions are about to reach a flashpoint.

There are rumors that negotiations between the two sides have been ongoing amid intensifying clashes over the exercise area, but experts fear that the entry of the New Forces Research Department will make continued negotiations difficult. Nobody can predict how things will unfold from this point...

4 - Closer to the Truth?
...Last night, the spokespeople from both sides of the aisle suddenly became silent, a drastic shift following months of posturing and argument. Preliminary evidence shows that a major naval base responsible for the logistical support of the exercises started showing signs of large-scale mobilization of medical supplies overnight. Several submersible salvaging ships formerly moored at the port were also said to be leaving the base one after another. This source said that the two sides may have exchanged fire during the confrontation. Other anonymous sources have stated that while the Eagle Union's fleet did sustain some damage, this was not due to an act of war but rather was an unfortunate tragedy caused by "technical failures." A video of what appeared to be the scene of the confrontation briefly appeared on social media, showing a black tornado passing through a Eagle Union warship, causing it to explode violently. The video has since been taken down.

In any case, the only thing that is clear right now is that the Northern Parliament's fleet have gradually begun withdrawing from NA waters. Though neither side has issued any official announcements, we can be sure that the tense confrontation will move towards resolution...

5 - Media Record: False Alarm
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Missile false alarm terrifies local residents
Today at 8:07 AM (HS-AI Time Zone), an emergency broadcast was issued to all residents of H.S. State, with the following message: "A nuclear missile is approaching H.S. State. A nuclear missile is approaching H.S. State. Please enter your nearest bunker immediately. This is not a drill."

This was quickly identified as a false alarm, and three minutes later, the Oceanic Federation Command notified the National Guard that there was no incoming missile.

At 8:18 AM, 11 minutes later, the state government corrected the notification and issued another emergency broadcast stating that the previous broadcast was a false alarm. The H.S. Emergency Preparedness Service said that the alert was sent out due to staff error, but this incident had already caused a number of problems, adding to the state's already turbulent year.

Users on the internet were quick to make fun of this incident, but for the locals, the false alarm was nothing short of terrifying and mind-boggling. Almost immediately, people began drawing parallels between the series of inexplicable accidents and the mysterious incident at the training site in the Bermudas.

Can the gag orders issued by the Oceanic Federation and the Revolutionary Front really prevent the widespread societal unrest from deteriorating further?

6 - Media Record: Expert Interview
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Host: Now with the world's attention focused on the tension between the Oceanic Federation and the Revolutionary Front, how likely do you think it is that we'll get another global war in the near future?

Expert: This is war we're talking about, and I think a lot of these concerns are overblown. If either side truly wanted to start a war, the day of the accident would've been the best time to do it. But despite that, both sides have actually demonstrated more restraint since the accident, increasing the distance between their fleets with no signs of saber-rattling present.

Host: Who do you think has the upper hand right now?

Expert: Given the strength of the forces on both sides, it's truly difficult to say which is superior... One popular view is that because the strength of the training fleets stationed in the Bermudas is evenly matched, this balance of power has largely suppressed the possibility of an actual confrontation.

Host: There have been rumors circulating around that the Federation's fleet has suffered serious damage due to the accident.

Expert: You hear plenty of conspiracy theories out there, but rumors are just that - rumors. Hypothetically speaking, if the Federation's fleet had suffered so much damage, there would be no reason for the Revolutionary Front to hide that information.

Host: Thank you. Next, I'd like to talk about the missile false alarm incident in H.S. the other day...

––Latest Comment: 21:05––
Anonymous: are there any "experts" out there who don't just talk in circles about a whole bunch of nothing?
Anonymous: For real. What a waste of time.
Anonymous: Wasn't there some expert on last time who predicted that we'd be seeing the two fleets going at each other on camera by now?
Anonymous: the only conclusion is, both fleets are toast. the world now belongs to the cats.

1 - Media Record: Top Articles at Time of Incident
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Trending article excerpt 1:
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Destination number 10...
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Trending article excerpt 2:
Legendary Rockstar Announces His Return
...This rockstar's debut single set the world on fire, but his blaze of glory fizzled out following a big debt scandal. Completely out of nowhere, he announced his comeback today, along with a new album of 5 to-be hit songs. All websites offering preorders are currently down due to the overwhelming amount of people trying to access them. In an interview, his manager blamed the website administrators, saying "Those guys, they have no idea how big he is. They way underestimated how passionate his fans are." Several of these sites have stated they will reopen preorders very soon, after server upgrades and maintenance...

2 - Life and Society: Bulletin Board Regarding KAN-SEN
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Discussion: Where has ******* gone? [Locked - Hidden]
No. 1 Anonymous (ID:jCHklgGsO) 17:26
It's been ages and we haven't heard a word from her... Where is she? I need to know...

No. 2 Anonymous (ID:PCoxDdKsp) 17:27
yeah it's weird. i've searched a million things and found jack shit. where IS *******?

No. 3 Anonymous (ID:nUfhvbFmD) 17:27
Literally WHO are you talking about?

No.4 BANNED USER
(USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)

No. 5 Anonymous (ID:jCHklgGsO) 17:28
>>3 I'm talking about *******!

No. 6 Anonymous (ID:jCHklgGsO) 17:28
>>5 Angry_cat.png ARE THEY CENSORING HER NAME NOW??? *******

No. 7 Anonymous (ID:nUfhvbFmD) 17:28
Welp, this thread's getting deleted.
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3 - Life and Society: Deep Web Forum Excerpts
Life and Society: Deep Web Forum Excerpts
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—PO.Kraken - 36 h. ago
Guys, this whole thing is one huge conspiracy. I got some info from a friend - he says there's been a lot of activity at the pier lately. Guess what? They're moving warship wrecks around. The standoff with RF never ended. If anything, it's escalated into a full-blown war. BHR could possibly already be dead, but I'm gonna keep digging. I don't buy that BS about her "disappearing."

—RichardMyBeloved - 36 h. ago
I heard that same thing about some wrecks from a guy I know who works up in the NP. hackerbro, you got anything?

—Walnut - 36 h. ago
Dunno if it's related but apparently they took some Colonel Archer's family hostage.
Also, someone's after me, so I'm gonna lay low for a bit.
Kraken, this is important, so listen. They've got their eyes on you too. Do NOT go to the port tomorrow.

—PO.Kraken - 35 h. ago
Appreciate the warning but that's not gonna stop me. I WILL blow the lid off this thing.

—RichardMyBeloved - 15 min. ago
yo kraken, you still alive? you haven't said anything for like 2 days

—Walnut - 9 min. ago
Saw them arrest him on the security cam footage. I warned him, but he wouldn't listen...
Richy, you're good for now, but keep an eye out anyway.
I'll hit you up later. There's people on my tail and I'm trying to shake them.
......

4 - Confidential Record: Interrogation
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- We know you took photos. How's playing detective working out for you?
-- (silence)
- Listen to me. You've laid hands on things you shouldn't have. Give it over. Now.
-- So that means... It's all true, huh?
- Don't dodge the question, Sergeant. This is an order.
- (takes a deep breath) Let's take a step back. What else did you take pictures of?
-- That's everything...
- Good. You're a smart man, Sergeant.
- Look, I know how you feel. You and your friends are patriots, trying to do what's right for the country. But...
- It's a good thing you're in the Navy. You've still got options. But your military career... it's over.
- You're going to retire for medical reasons. You'll keep your pay.
- You can keep the truth too, but you're never to speak a word of it to anyone. Understand?
-- ...Yessir.
- Good. You may leave.
- (silence)
- This part of my job makes me sick.
......

5 - Media Record: Diplomatic Breakthrough
...Our dear viewers, we have news from our on-site reporter. At 14 minutes past midnight, the meeting with the Revolutionary Front regarding the chain of incidents in the Bermudas came to a close.

A representative of the Northern Parliament's armed forces stated that the Revolutionary Front's meeting with the Oceanic Federation was "constructive and friendly." After both sides had provided their accounts, they said that the rising tension in the Bermudas was all caused by "a series of misunderstandings."

Our reporter was told that the confrontation there ended peacefully, and that the rumors about both sides preparing for war were completely false.

A high-ranking Oceanic Federation official confirmed this statement and went on to praise the Northern Parliament for its measured, peace-promoting stance on the matter. This official also said that both parties are fully committed to maintaining world peace, and that a hotline between the two sides has been established to help prevent similar confrontations in the future.

Both the Revolutionary Front and the Oceanic Federation have signed a memorandum concerning this matter. More details will follow later this afternoon...

6 - Media Record: Temporary No-Sail Zone
Media Record: Temporary No-Sail Zone
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THIS IS A MESSAGE TO ALL SHIPS AND PLANES PASSING THROUGH THE VICINITY OF SAMOS ISLAND.

The following sea and air spaces have been designated for an Oceanic Federation military exercise beginning at 0700 today:

The quadrangle enclosed by N 32° 44', W 66° 40'; N 33° 45', W 65° 21'; N 32° 58', W 65° 24'; and N 32° 09', W 66° 30'.

The quadrangle enclosed by N 33° 38', W 63° 51'; N 33° 12', W 63° 02'; N 32° 39', W 63° 31'; and N 33° 09', W 64° 21'.

The pentagon enclosed by N 32° 12', W 63° 10'; N 32° 38', W 59° 36'; N 31° 42', W 55° 04'; N 30° 52', W 56° 45'; and N 31° 29', W 63° 40'.

The pentagon enclosed by N 31° 17', W 65° 36'; N 31° 13', W 64° 20'; N 30° 59', W 63° 51'; N 30° 36', W 64° 06'; and N 30° 49', W 65° 31'.

The quadrangle enclosed by N 31° 49', W 66° 50'; N 31° 39', W 66° 11'; N 30° 55', W 66° 26'; and N 31° 19', W 67° 15'.

These sea and air spaces will be bombarded for seven days. All passage into and through these spaces by sea and air craft is forbidden until the exercise is completed.



The following sea and air space has been designated for an exercise by the Revolutionary Front:

The quadrangle enclosed by N 32° 35', W 58° 58; N 32° 18', W 53° 03'; N 30° 41', W 53° 42'; and N 30° 49', W 58° 59'.

All sea and air craft traveling near these forbidden areas should maintain functional transmissions, particularly reception, and retain the following contact in case of emergency...

1 - Archives: Investigation Committee
Resolution Establishing the Richard Incident Investigation Committee

...Per the Department of Defense's request, a special investigation committee is to be established in service of researching the chain of accidents caused by Division 13 KAN-SEN Bon Homme Richard during Oceanic Federation military exercises on ■■/■■/■■■■. Furthermore, by their suggestion, this will henceforth be referred to as the Richard Affair.

The committee will consist of a total of 144 members in relevant fields, including personnel from the Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Executive Office, as well as select representatives from the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, Federal Council and Secretariats, Military Affairs Committee, and National Academy of Sciences.

The investigation committee will be headquartered on Samos Island. The first meeting is to be held before ■■/■■ this year, though the exact date is to be decided based on the progress of the preliminary investigation.

Until the aforementioned meeting, executive authority of the committee will be held by three representatives, one from each of the Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Executive Office.

After the passage of this resolution, leadership of the committee will, on behalf of the committee:
1. Have full authority and responsibility over the investigation of this affair.
2. Designate Samos Island and the surrounding region as a control zone and evacuate all except members of the committee.
3. On a weekly basis...
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2 - Archives: Master Sergeant's Audio Recording
Archives: Master Sergeant's Audio Recording
—Report by: Master Sergeant Simon Winster
- 9:00
- The salvage operation is nearly complete.
- We ended up making more of a mess down here than there was to begin with.
- It's the kind of joke nobody can laugh at...
- I don't know what this "box" we're salvaging now is, but it's got fleets from half of the entire world coming for it.
...
- 16:22
- Hold fast and take it slow! That's right, just like any other fishing trip!
- Damn it all! Who's ever heard of every machine in the operation breaking?! And damn the idiot who decided we have to haul this thing up with sheer manpower!
- Don't lose your head! I can see the robot arm shaking from here!
- How many times have I told you to stop believing every conspiracy theory you see on the internet?!
- Take this sensor, read those numbers properly, and make sure you remember them. Then, our job's done. Got it?
- What's that? You said the sensor's broken? Hell, I'm not even surprised at this point.
- Our shift's about done. I'll tell the guys on the next shift to bring a new sensor.
...
- 03:17
- Come again? You want me to hand that box over to Division 13?
- I'm sorry, sir, but that's not the order I was given. I don't care if the general told you...
- This is... O-oh, nevermind then.
- Right this way, Miss Richard. Let's finish up this shift change!",

3 - Archives: Bon Homme Richard's Post
Archives: Bon Homme Richard's Post
Bon Homme Richard
richard_navyofficial – 1 month ago
Here I come, Samos Island~!
Maybe you've heard the news, but I got a temporary transfer to Division 13 to join the Oceanic Federation's military exercise in the Bermudas!
(If you haven't heard, click this link here!)
I won't be able to post after the exercise starts, so this is my last message until this thing is gone!

P.S., For the next five hours after this post, I'll be on Samos for one last bit of fun in the sun before things get busy! If you happen to run into me, I'll be glad to give out autographs. No photos though!

Remember, everyone: No matter how busy you are, don't forget to enjoy yourself every now and then!",

4 - Archives: Survivor's Interrogation Records
Archives: Survivor's Interrogation Records
The subject of this recording is a survivor of the second fleet.
After rehabilitation, he has recovered enough to respond to basic questions, though he will sporadically lapse into an abnormal state.
As such, it is difficult to confirm the veracity of his testimony.

——————
- Do you remember your name?
-- N-no... Don't come any closer!
- Calm down, my friend. I'm going to stay outside. I won't come in.
- Do you remember what happened before you fell into the water?
-- It was a tornado! That's it, I saw it... A black tornado!
-- Ahahahahah! She said she'd destroy everything! She said she was going to take me away!
- Who is "she?"
-- Bon Homme Richard! I saw her smiling! I heard her whispering to me!
- So... Bon Homme Richard was inside the black tornado, and she smiled and spoke to you?
-- No! No, no, no, no! You don't know, you don't know anything! She WAS the black tornado! The tornado smiled and talked to me!
-- But then, I fell in the water, and... I don't remember anything after that.
- Thank you. Get some rest, my friend.
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5 - Archives: Fleet Captain's Statement
A portion of the contents has been bleeped out to protect confidential military information.
——————
- Your cooperation is much appreciated, Colonel [bleep]. Could you start by telling us about what was happening at the time?
-- Show me that investigation warrant again first.
-- Alright, it looks authentic. Fair warning, though, I don't know that I can give you a full picture of the entire incident.
-- Put this on the record not as absolute fact, but as a personal perspective.
- Of course. Now, I'd like you to begin.
-- (silence)
-- That day... the sixth and second fleets were dispatched on a joint mission, per the exercise plan. But then, we... heard a huge explosion far away.
-- At first, I'd thought that it was a misfired missile, or the RF had started their bombardment exercise nearby. But we realized it came from a Division 13 ship next to the second fleet. Their flagship had... exploded, I guess.
-- Actually, exploded isn't the right word. When we turned around, their flagship was just gone. In its place was a black tornado, out of nowhere.
- Did this black tornado attack our fleet?
-- I can't say for certain, but... That thing did start moving toward the nearest warship. Almost like it had a mind of its own. And then, we got a message from the second fleet's flagship. They said, "Stamp out rebellion."
-- From there, the black tornado grew into a large-scale hurricane that enveloped the RF's fleet along with us. That was when utter chaos broke out. Everyone started firing on each other until they sank. It was so horrifying that I thought it was the onset of a new world war...
- Was the sixth fleet you were in affected by the black tornado?
-- There was enough distance between us and the black tornado to let us get away, but shortly after the tornado appeared, all our gauges and electronics malfunctioned. Then, our communication equipment went down, followed by the power system, and then—[bleep]—",



6 - Archives: Relatives' Statements
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- It's a pleasure to meet you. I believe you are Colonel Archer's father, Philip?
-- You know damn well who I am. You people transferred us here in the first place.
- My apologies, sir, but consider it a formality. We were given orders to bring your family here for protection purposes. You may know this already, but I'm a friend of John's. I volunteered for this mission myself.
-- Sure, I know that. But I've got nothing to tell you. John hasn't come back in a long time, and he never talks about work in the first place.
......
- Mrs. Archer, I have a question for you now. Have you noticed anything unusual about your husband?
-- Of course not! I haven't seen him in so long. If there's anything unusual, it's that you refuse to tell me anything about him.
-- What in the world happened to my John?
- We're trying to figure that out too, ma'am. That's why we need your cooperation.
-- I know you won't tell me, but he was part of some secret plan, wasn't he? Something must have happened to him, right?!
- I'm sorry, ma'am, but if you'd please just answer me...
......
-- There was an accident in the Bermudas; it's all over the internet, you know.
- If you watched the news, you would know that those are baseless rumors.
-- Is that so? Then why did you cut off the internet at our apartment? You even had our cell service shut off! Scared of us learning something, huh?
- It was a necessary precaution to keep everyone safe.
- Ahem... Hello, young man. You are Colonel Archer's son, yes? I have some questions—
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7 - Archives: Officer's Statement
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- So, you received a message from the Enterprise, then cooperated with the Revolutionary Front in a joint operation. Is that correct?
-- That is correct.
- Do you understand that not only was this operation unauthorized, but also that Captain Archer of the Enterprise did not have the authority to bypass the flagship and give you orders directly?
-- Do you have any idea what kind of situation we were in, Mr. Investigator?
-- The second fleet was burning up and there was a massive storm raging. Our comms were completely busted. You can't maintain radio contact with the flagship when every man is fighting just to stay alive. Do you understand what I'm saying? The chain of command had completely and utterly disintegrated.
-- What Captain Archer did was take over command to reorganize the fleet and mount a counterattack. Did I obey his orders, you ask? Yes. And I would do it again.
-- I would follow any order if it would get us out of that hellscape alive.
- Did Captain Archer contact the Revolutionary Front first? Did he tell them he wished to cooperate?
-- No. They contacted him. I think they wanted revenge for their fallen comrades, just as we did.
- You said he intended to "mount a counterattack." Against what, exactly? The tornado, a force of nature? If so, are you implying he already knew what had caused the incident?
-- Mr. Investigator... What are you getting at?
-- If you're trying to get me to incriminate Captain Archer, then I will not answer any more of your questions.
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8 - Archives: Submarine Action Report
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0430: This is Sonar Room. Seas are calm. Looks like the fighting is over.
0514: Attention, all units: lift level 1 alert. Begin damage inspection and report casualties.
0625: Looks like only equipment using Cube technology has broken? Doesn't make any sense... We're lucky our lady New Jersey hasn't undergone Cube retrofitting yet.
0626: Attention, all units: do not attempt to repair or use any equipment powered by Cubes.
0700: This is Sonar Room. Spotted a damaged RF submarine. Keeping eyes on it.
0713: RF submarine has left our sector. No longer a threat. Maintaining a low profile.
0842: Uhh, orders from HQ to track the Enterprise? Verifying orders.
0900: I need to know what's happening on the surface. Officer, take over radio monitoring for me.
0910: Attention, all units: surface to combat depth. Load number one torpedo tubes. Load the second and third tubes with decoys.
0924: Lord Almighty... May these poor souls rest in peace.
1001: Submersible has spotted the Enterprise, currently on the move. Radioing her now.
1010: There's... no response. Something is wrong. Radioing HQ again to verify the tracking order.
1025: Enterprise is picking up speed, course terminus unknown. Will do the same and continue tracking.
1200: HQ, the Enterprise has left our tracking range. Last recorded speed: 55 knots and still accelerating... Someone please tell me this is all a big joke.