Lore/Fiction/Unofficial/Scannex

Scannex

2770.5823 - Emperor claims rights to all colonial resources.

NEWS NET HISTORICAL ARCHIVES:

August 1, 2770 will be remembered as a historic date in the history of the Empire. His Imperial Majesty presented the Fortress Earth Proclamations today before an enthusiastic crowd at the Good Fortune Pavilion in Nova Alexandria. Response from the colonies is less enthusiastic, as colonial representatives call the Proclamations "heavy-handed exploitation." More clear-eyed citizens, however, harbor no illusions about the overriding need to defend Earth, the ultimate target of the Cybrids.

2814.0523 - Cybrid brain found in accident victim skull.

NEWS NET HISTORICAL ARCHIVES:

Cybrids walk among us! Although officials have clamped down on further details, we do know that a hovercar accident in Mega-L.A. led to the discovery by startled medics of a cybernetic brain in one of the victims. How many more Cybrid spies are out there?

2819.7301 - "Phoenix" resigns from Imperial Knights.

NEWS NET HISTORICAL ARCHIVES:

Harabec Weathers, the infamous "Phoenix," resigned his commission following a closed-door session with His Imperial Majesty. Observers speculate the decision arose from Weathers' role in the disastrous Turkhazakistan defeat earlier this year. Grand Master Caanon Weathers could not be reached for comment, but sources close to the Weathers say the news has saddened the family.

2825.8376 - Straight talk from the digital resistance!

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DYSTOPIAN SNO-MEN: Reading some history? News Net jingles out a lot of happy-joy crap about how great things are here on Earth. Yay, Empire, and all that. Well, we're gonna pop some of those nice comfy bubbles, so all you citizens out there keep an eye on the O-Web. We're out there along with the truth, your friendly shadows in the snow.

2825.8710 - Emperor increases colonial quotas.

NEWS NET HISTORICAL ARCHIVES:

His Imperial Majesty permitted increased colonial quotas this week despite allegations that production pressures were responsible for recent fatal accidents in Venusian mining operations. Any protests on Mars and Venus will be dealt with severely.

2826.4598 - Empire makes example of Venusian insurgents.

NEWS NET HISTORICAL ARCHIVES:

His Imperial Majesty announced today that Strikeforce Rocking Horse has been dispatched to Venus as a peacekeeping measure. The Emperor expressed deep regret over the escalation of the Palusteri crisis, but declared that such arrogant defiance would not be tolerated. "No one who challenges the laws of the Empire will escape punishment. All insurgency members will be executed."

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2828.0170 - Martian strike resolved peacefully.

IMPERIAL POLICE (Mars):

Imperial Police peacefully faced down striking miners at a Tharsis City facility on Mars yesterday. Several miners were cited and released.

2828.0174 - Imp Lice brutally crushed a peaceful strike!

VOICE OF FREE MARS:

"Cited and released." Who are they kidding? The Imp Lice left 'em bleeding in the street after "citing" them with stunstaves!

2828.0200 - Cybrid signals detected. Do not panic. Exercise caution.

IMPERIAL NAVY:

Cybrid transmissions have been detected in near-Venus space! All ships on Venusian approach vectors are warned to exercise extreme caution!

2828.0220 - Cybrids. Riiight. How conveniently distracting...!

VOICE OF FREE MARS:

Ooooo. Cybrids. Citizens, don't pay any attention to the tyrant behind the curtain. Pay attention to the big scary Cybrids.

2828.0850 - The Navy is on full alert status. TDF is ready.

IMPERIAL NAVY:

Seventh and Ninth Strike Fleets to hold maneuvers off Venus this week. TDF is confident in its ability to defend Imperial citizenry.

2828.1001 - TDF reassures public as it confirms location of Cybrid signals.

NEWS NET:

TDF tracking Cybrid transmissions. Citizens are urged to remain calm.

2828.1002 - Mission: Finish off a downed Imperial cargo ship.

Mission: Vulture Duty

Location: Mole Deep

Campaign: Yoke Offensive

Date: 2828.1002

Briefing:

Rise and shine, duster. We got ourselves a situation. Some of our boys did a half-ass job scorchin' an Imperial Police flyer that was sniffin' around where it shouldn't have been. The Lice pilot managed to set down way outta their range, and there's a good chance the pilot saw something he shouldn't have. So you got the clean-up job, you roj? Locate and destroy the flyer. One of the Garson tunnels opens near the crash site. I'll stay in touch through tactical communications. The Imps have probably scrambled salvage rigs by now, so move quick. And keep your ears open to the Imperial radio frequencies. OK, move it out!

Success:

Not bad! This operation confirms what we've been sayin' about you: You're one helluva pilot. Seems Mole Command agrees. You're transferred to Harabec's crew. Supposedly Harabec's from Earth. Heard he was in some kind of trouble there, but he's the man here on Mars. Best field commander in the show. Congrats, duster, you're runnin' with the big dogs now.

Failure:

Mission failure. The Imperials control the crash site. If you are receiving this and can comply, return to the access tunnel at Nav Bravo. Repeat: This mission is a failure....

2828.1009 - Imperial cargo ship goes down on Mars.

NEWS NET:

An Imperial cargo transport went down on Mars today. Equipment malfunction was to blame, and no one was hurt. "Just another day on the job," says the Imperial Security Director for Mars, Ernesto Navarre. "Nothing for the law-abiding citizens of Mars to worry about."

2828.1010 - "Cybrids" were a rebel trick!

NEWS NET:

Recent "Cybrid transmissions" discovered to be a rebel hoax to draw off TDF interceptors from smugglers. Imperial Navy will exercise extreme skepticism in future, Admiral Vladijon says.

2828.1011 - Successful raid on terrorist base!

IMPERIAL POLICE (Mars):

A terrorist base was located and eradicated today by members of the Sixth Tharsis Ranger Patrol. The terrorists were using a freejack mining station as a lair. The patrol took no prisoners.

2828.1013 - Lice murdered an innocent miner!

VOICE OF FREE MARS:

The Sixth Tharsis "raid" happened when the Lice took a fancy to some miner's daughter! When the miner protested, the patrol took out the poor bastard's rigs and hanged him from the wreckage alongside his two crew members! We still don't know what happened to the girl.

2828.1024 - Don't associate with subversive elements!

IMPERIAL POLICE (Mars):

Due to the number of violent criminals filling our prison space, Director Navarre has authorized magistrates to impose longer sentences of chemical incarceration for non-violent convicts. All citizens are urged to avoid contact with subversives.

2828.1025 - Let's all help the nice police, hey?

DYSTOPIAN SNO-MEN:

"Subversive" is just a government-defined term for people with questions!

2828.1131 - Mission: Ambush and destroy an Imperial convoy.

Mission: Flashburn

Location: Syrtis Mountains

Campaign: Yoke Offensive

Date: 2828.1131

Briefing:

No, I think our best choice is to get the Starbright web in Sector Six on-line... Ah, duster! Welcome. I'm Harabec. You can call me Bek. Word is you're pretty hot, so I volunteered you for my strike crew. Lucky you, huh? Here's the deal: Mole Command's testing some new weapons, and the Imperial Police get to be our guinea pigs. We're gonna jump an Imp Lice convoy between Pei-Shan and Syrtis City. Strictly hit-and-run -- got it? See what this new M-FAC -- and you -- can do, and then bug out. We'll take the usual mining routes to the target, outta sight of Imperial scouts. OK, systems are green. Let's hit the tunnels!

Success:

Not bad, duster...! The M-FAC turned out pretty sweet, and it looks like you might actually deserve your rep. Imp Security Chief Navarre will blow his capillaries when he sees the reports. The rebellion needs good pilots. So do I. You just won yourself a permanent slot in my unit. Get some shuteye while you can. My crew stays pretty damn busy.

Failure:

Mission failure. The operation's objectives were not completed. The field-test effectively failed.

2828.1151 - Terrorists ambush an Imperial supply convoy on Mars.

NEWS NET:

An Imperial supply convoy in the Syrtis region on Mars was ambushed by terrorist raiders. Police casualties were minimal. A rise in terrorist activity has been reported since then. Imperial Security Director Navarre denies any escalation of the conflict.

2828.1174 - "Raiders are desperate, ill-equipped.

IMPERIAL POLICE (Mars):

Director Navarre reassures citizens. "The raiders are hitting our supply lines because they're desperate. They're using makeshift weaponry and hit-and-run tactics. Any reports of advanced weapons in raider hands are simply media exaggeration."

2828.1918 - Terrorist families in protective custody.

IMPERIAL POLICE (Mars):

Chief Navarre has authorized Imperial Security units to take into protective custody family members of suspected terrorists. Outraged Martian citizens have threatened to lynch people with terrorist connections. Naturally, the Police want to prevent any unnecessary violence.

2828.2015 - Curfew begins tomorrow!

IMPERIAL POLICE (Mars):

Director Navarre plans to deal conclusively with the current infestation of terrorists. The first step is to restore a sense of order. Starting tomorrow evening, the Imperial Security Forces will be enforcing a curfew. Any person out-of-doors after 1800 hours without proper authorization will be arrested.

2828.2038 - Imperial Police interrogation methods remain humane.

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2828.2045 - Navarre uses the worst forms of torture!

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2828.2211 - Mission: Infiltrate an Imperial base and disable an Imperial cargo ship before takeoff.

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2828.2228 - We got the goods to dust the Imp Lice!

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2828.3408 - Navarre calls for public crusade against spies!

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2828.3802 - Imperial Police strike at raider hideouts.

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2828.4600 - Imperial Police regroup.

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2828.5617 - Terrorist in Valles region. Pursue and apprehend.

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2828.5633 - Mission: Locate an injured rebel pilot and escort her to dropship.

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2828.5641 - Courageous rebel pilots evade Imperial goon squads!

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2828.6180 - Imperial Police regroup.

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2828.6184 - We're tearing you Lice to pieces!

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2828.7029 - Terrorist bombing claims innocent lives!

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2828.7032 - Innocents die in war, people! Can't be helped, unfortunately.

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2828.7737 - The innocent blood is ultimately on the Emperor's hands!

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2828.8441 - So-called liberators are terrorists.

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2828.8804 - Mission: Destroy base defenses and recover Predator.

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2828.8819 - Rebels slaughter peaceful scientists.

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2828.8887 - More Imperial lies!

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2829.0158 - Mars throws off the yoke of Empire.

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2829.0159 - Right on, Phoenix!

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2829.0160 - Knight leads Martian rebels! Emperor betrayed!

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2829.0163 - Duke disowns traitor son!

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2829.0164 - Harabec will be destroyed.

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2829.0165 - People of Earth support war!

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2829.0166 - People of Earth are sick of tyranny!

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2829.0169 - Rise up! Strike back!

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2829.0172 - Venus will also be FREE!

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2829.0175 - Human conflict escalates//improves.

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2829.0177 - Imp Lice, get the hell off our planet!

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2829.2168 - Phoenix assassinated!

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2829.2169 - Harabec will be missed!

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2829.2170 - Navarre calls on rebels to cease resistance.

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2829.2171 - We're going to kill you, Navarre!

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2829.2172 - Sorry to disappoint you, "Chief."

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2829.2485 - "Phoenix" message is a rebel trick!

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2829.2564 - Imperial Police regroup.

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2829.2643 - Orderly withdrawal from Victoria.

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2829.2704 - Imperial Police regroup.

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2829.2759 - New policy for checkpoints.

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2829.2762 - Imperial strikeforce burns for Mars!

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2829.2763 - This is wrong!

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2829.2764 - Navarre says Imperial patience is over.

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2829.2890 - New procedures following arrest.

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2829.3006 - Mission: Retrieve rebel fugitives from safehouse.

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2829.3023 - Valiant Police strike deadly blow at rebels!

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2829.3024 - No mercy, Navarre. By your rules.

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2829.3035 - The Empire murdered innocent families in Tharsis!

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2829.3039 - Navarre denies baseless rebel accusations.

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2829.3041 - We're shakin' in our boots, Lice!

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2829.3063 - Imperial Police win great victory at Capri!

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2829.3069 - Lice slaughter civilian hostages!

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2829.3070 - Updated policy for checkpoints.

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2829.3100 - Mercury out of contact with Imperial Navy.

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2829.3102 - Imperial Police defeat Martian rebels!

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2829.3103 - Mission: Take out the Imperial Police base at Carter Flats.

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2829.3117 - Slaughter on Mars! Emperor swears vengeance!

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2829.3118 - Navarre got what he deserved!

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2829.3120 - We lost the chance for real justice!

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2829.3293 - We surrender.

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2829.3529 - Grand Fleet leaves for Mars.

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2829.3540 - We won today and we'll win tomorrow!

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2829.3844 - Knights prepare for drop onto Mars.

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2829.3849 - Unconditional surrender. Now.

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2829.3850 - Simple answer for you, Caanon.

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2829.3851 - The Knights have met the enemy.

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2829.3858 - Landing zones are secure.

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2829.3860 - Your Knights are bloodied, bro.

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2829.3861 - Spare me, Harabec.

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2829.3862 - Victory at Carter Flats!

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2829.3863 - >>Knights<< battle Fourth Planet animals.

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2829.4333 - Knights reach Victoria!

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2829.4380 - The rebels are using mercenary assistance.

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2829.4391 - Mercs offer Knights a challenge!

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2829.4392 - NewsNet reporters need to exercise discretion.

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2829.4441 - Knights hit the mercs at Rio!

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2829.4450 - Gonna be a furball at Rio, Teddies!

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2829.4665 - Knights take Rio de Luz!

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2829.5060 - Knights probe deep into rebel territory.

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2829.5061 - Knights get their ribbons scorched.

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2829.5062 - The Knights probe deep...

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2829.5068 - Mission: Stop the advancing Imperial Knights from taking Ophir Station.

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2829.5079 - Victorious Knights pursue shattered rebel forces.

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2829.6342 - Investigation of sunside anomalies initiated.

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2829.6343 - The rebels used the "Cybrid" ruse before.

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2829.6700 - It isn't over yet! We stay free!

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2829.6895 - The Knights are winning. Emperor recommends rebels surrender.

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2829.6921 - Rebels post obscene cartoon to O-Web.

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2829.6922 - His Imperial Majesty certainly looks limber, doesn't he?

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2829.6999 - Rebels strike overcome by courageous Knights.

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2829.7005 - The odds are even now, Teddies! Eat dust!

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2829.7539 - Knights have rebels on the defensive

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2829.7601 - TDF concerned about anomalies.

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2829.7642 - Drone lost due to solar flares.

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2829.7884 - Last chance, brother.

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2829.7885 - You know my answer

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2829.7886 - So be it. Time's up.

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2829.7887 - We stay free!

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2829.7888 - Colonies wait for outcome of Martian rebellion.

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2829.7890 - Mercury out of contact with Imperial Navy.

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2829.7891 - Something's splashing O-Web!

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2829.7892 - GLORIA compromised...

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2829.7893 - Losing***link***zz*

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2829.7894 - O-Web crashed! Local commlinks unreliable...

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2829.7896 - Recalling all units for immediate departure, Code Gold.

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2829.7897 - They're running! Take 'em out!

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2829.7899 - Mission: Destroy Imperial Landing Zone.

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2829.7910 - Caanon surrenders! But what's happening on Earth?

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2829.8613 - The Cybrids have invaded. We are at war!

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2829.9400 - Cybrids are coming...

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2829.9496 - Imperial Knights and free Martians form Alliance.

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2830.0007 - We must persevere if humanity is to survive!

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2830.1411 - Mission: Hold off a Cybrid invasion at Haldane Station while Mars is evacuated.

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2830.1518 - Bring it on, glitches!

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2830.2300 - Trojan Horse Cybrids on Venus!

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2830.2325 - Welcome, Alliance!

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2830.2326 - Where's the TDF?

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2830.2327 - TDF already left Venus.

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2830.2330 - We need reinforcements!

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2830.2331 - These guys are optimists! We're hosed!

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2830.2333 - Mercury survivors are almost ready to land near Drachensatem!

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2830.2335 - Mission: Defend incoming TDF ships from Cybrid attack.

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2830.2344 - Alliance wins victory on Venus!

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2830.2387 - Human Alliance strikes back at glitches!

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2830.2538 - Glitch infiltrators are slaughtering us! Stay alert!

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2830.2575 - Dig in, people! There's nowhere to run!

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2830.2610 - Toasters incoming! Pull back!

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2830.2633 - Destroy humans of "Venus."

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2830.2642 - Mission: Locate and report position of Cybrid "Nexus".

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2830.2950 - Fall back to Sa Thauri...!

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2830.3577 - Carson calling...!

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2830.3974 - Alliance prepares to leave Venus.

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2830.4180 - Guardian crew will hold the rearguard.

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2830.4189 - Mission: Defend the last human-held Venusian outpost from the Cybrids.

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2830.4286 - Good luck, Alliance!

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2830.5307 - Cybrids on the North Pole!

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2830.6000 - Fierce fighting*****ther Earth as TDF cont***resist adv**glitches

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2830.6414 - Don't despair. We're not done yet.

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2830.6775 - This is Melanie. Is anybody listening?

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2830.6827 - Imperial Fleet crippled. We have lost Earth's sky.

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2830.7974 - We can't find Melanie...

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2830.7975 - Here I am!

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2830.7975 - OK, we're coming!

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2830.8932 - Drachensatem calling ... falling ...!

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2831.1224 - The Navy will assist with the Alliance plan.

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2831.3336 - Dies Irae will save humanity!

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2831.5454 - Mayday! Mayday!

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2831.8687 - The glitches are in the building. Prepare for attack!

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2831.8689 - Surrender, Dorothy! Or we'll eat your hearts.

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2831.8690 - The Dies Irae is loading! Dig in!

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2831.8698 - <We> will exterminate your precious ones.

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2831.8699 - Mission: Defend the launch of the Dies Irae.

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2831.8715 - Dies Irae successfully launched!

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2831.8717 - We kicked ass, people!

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2831.8748 - Long Patrol priority transmission!

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2832.1439 - Mission: Commandeer a Cybrid transport.

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2832.1664 - Earth Orbit defenses gone ... last stand Earthside.

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2832.1831 - It's all or nothing!

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2832.1850 - Hope is our greatest weapon.

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2832.4779 - Mission: Use the captured Cybrid transport to drop onto Pluto.

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2832.4780 - Do you feel the cold, human\\vermin? You have come far to die.

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2832.4780 - Pull it together!

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2832.4781 - Error\\inefficiency. Alter//reconfigure defensive program.

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2832.4782 - Lost contact with the Emperor!

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2832.4783 - Cybrid invasion is here!

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2832.4784 - Mission: Proceed to Nav Omega as quickly as possible.

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2832.4785 - Last message.

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2832.4786 - Update on Titan!

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2832.4788 - Proceed to Nav Omega.

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2832.4789 - Defend//shield Prometheus!

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2832.4790 - It's time.

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2832.4791 - Mission: Destroy Prometheus.

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