COMM ID: L.C. ALPHA-19 TARGET: Alice DeFrance SUBJECT: SCRAMBLED ENCRYPTION: EYES ONLY
Alice, it's been too long. I have been making little headway in terms of generating some support for you, but I can't afford to be loud about the issue. My position is precarious and I believe some already suspect something. I believe Lelouch may potentially be swayed, however approaching him directly would be risky.
I can't say I am writing this with a clear conscience. Today I was involved in a large scale engagement in Leeds. I tried to ensure that the machine was shot down, leaving the man intact... However, I can never be sure of success to those ends. I would rather be assigned to a role not on the front-lines, but at least here I can limit the damage in some way.
Aurelia has retreated to Lyon, I believe. I have been relieved of my duty to her safety, which leads me to think my loyalty is coming under some scrutinty.
I remember before I departed Liberty, there was talk of aliens, nomads, if that is the term. Today, prior to this engagement in leeds, I found several of them, a distance from a group of our own forces.
If I recall correctly, the RNS-Lyon, police cruiser Vatan, and Monsieur Ansel Xavier were present, and appeared to be engaged in some "conversation" if that is the correct phrase, with the nomads.
At the time, I passed by without taking it into proper consideration.
However during the fight infront of the planet, several nomad vessels appeared to be assisting the Royalist forces.
This brings some concern to me, as you can understand. I will upload what imagery I managed to capture, but the story doesn't stop here...
The nomad vessel present was eventually (thankfully) taken down by the Bretonian capital craft. However as the fight wore on, suddenly the link between these aliens and certain elements of the Navy dawned on me. I have no idea what information you still have stored on the Normandie, but I would appreciate the history of a certain Ansel Xavier being forwarded to me, if at all possible. I cannot find any files directly pertaining to that name, but I am aware that some data may survive aboard the Normandie.
Some time later, I found the Vatan and another large nomad vessel known as Aurora engaged in another conversation. This seemed far from friendly... Although Aurora made reference to something Aurora called "him". I have no idea who "him" is, however I would rather like to find out. Aurora's phrasing implied this "him" may be a tyrant of some sort, to whom the crew and captain of the Vatan have bowed.
Aurora's directly addressed me at one point, informing me that I was ignorant of the situation. A statement I cannot find any fault with. I am, and remain ignorant.
Hopefully that is something that can change, however it seems Aurora was not fond of "him" nor of the cruiser Vatan.
This information seems like something that may be of some use to yourself and your new-found friends. Anything you can send me in return regarding this would be pleasent.
Honestly, Alice, I am frightened. Saying that is not something which comes easily to me, however I believe that I may be discovered soon, or the rather cryptic words of Vatan's captain may well give portent to some calamity. Reassurance or realism and some snippets of useful information would be appreciated. I am operating in the dark.
As for now, I'll stay true to your wishes and do as you commanded. It would be good to see a friendly face soon though.
COMM ID:Alice DeFrance TARGET ID:L.C. ALPHA-19 SUBJECT:Important ENCRYPTION:High PRIORITY:High
Leon.
I need you to leave Gallia immediately, and come to Liberty as soon as possible, with anyone you feel you can trust. The Kingdom has been infiltrated by these creatures, these... nomads. It's not safe anymore, they can control us Leon, it can happen before you even notice it.
There are people here who went through the same thing, the Liberty Navy and The Order. They're aware of what is going on. I don't care about what they think, but the Kingdom is in danger, and it's our duty to do whatever we can to save it.
I'm afraid the losses will be high, however 364 refugees from Ile-de-France made their way here, somehow. An infected was aboard the ship, hidden among the refugees. They've killed him.
Every minute counts. I've noticed all my royal protocols have been barred from Gallia, so it's impossible for me to reach anyone there for the moment. I assume whoever is behind this suspects I'm a threat.
COMM ID: L.C. ALPHA-19 TARGET: Alice DeFrance SUBJECT: SCRAMBLED ENCRYPTION: EYES ONLY
I will be making an exit as soon as it is convenient and possible, however if my time is limited, I may as well be a little more direct in my approach. I have made an effort at finding out a little more about these aliens, and perhaps sowing a few seeds of dissent. I believe making people ask a few questions would be our greatest weapon at the moment. The best way of doing that, is to ask them yourself, and allow others to see them not being answered.
A risk? Perhaps, but it may pay off. I have included the communications log between myself and Monsieur Xavier from earlier today.
Quote:[05.10.2012 22:57:02] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: Xavier, I would rather like to know a little more about the various aliens that were around the last time we were involved in an operation.
[05.10.2012 22:57:19] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: and people appear to have been remarkably closed-mouthed about them
[05.10.2012 22:57:27] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: I've done a little research into the aliens and their war with the sirians.
[05.10.2012 22:57:28] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: More often than not, people "don't know anything"
[05.10.2012 22:57:36] GRN|Camille.Delacroix: My aunt said it's the best to avoid them.
[05.10.2012 22:57:41] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: I'm rather adept at "not knowing anything" myself,
[05.10.2012 22:57:56] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: ... You tend to gain something of a bull*static* radar.
[05.10.2012 22:58:07] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: Well...to my knowledge, the war was one for territory.
[05.10.2012 22:58:23] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: magellan is silent.
[05.10.2012 22:58:24] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: The nomads, as the aliens are termed by the sirians claim the star cluster as theirs.
[05.10.2012 22:58:29] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: well, here at least.
[05.10.2012 22:58:33] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: Magellan again, Claude.
[05.10.2012 22:58:39] GRN|Claude.Douffet: Affirmative.
[05.10.2012 22:58:41] GRN|Claude.Douffet: I am on my way.
[05.10.2012 22:59:15] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: And an interesting detail we all know, Gallia is not part of the sirian star cluster technically.
[05.10.2012 22:59:46] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: But given we seek to expand into territory which definitely is
[05.10.2012 22:59:57] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: I would imagine it will bring us as much into conflict with the local fauna
[05.10.2012 23:00:01] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: as the people.
[05.10.2012 23:00:37] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: can't say much about that.
[05.10.2012 23:00:44] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: Talking to aliens is not exactly my strong suit.
[05.10.2012 23:00:44] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: simple logic.
[05.10.2012 23:00:52] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: you don't need to talk to them.
[05.10.2012 23:00:54] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: You're assuming aliens operate by human logic.
[05.10.2012 23:01:13] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: You're assuming humans work by human logic.
[05.10.2012 23:01:29] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: *smiles* true.
[05.10.2012 23:01:44] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: It would be illogical in the extreme to regard them as anything but a threat to Gallia's expansion into sirius.
[05.10.2012 23:01:53] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: But what I do know is, in whatever sorties i've led against the defenses in leeds, the nomads showed no interest in our doings.
[05.10.2012 23:02:17] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: *He laughs*
[05.10.2012 23:02:26] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: I'm sure they haven't...
[05.10.2012 23:02:30] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: and when we've won?
[05.10.2012 23:02:45] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: We already have a fair number of enemies, Chevalier. I don't have an interest in making more right now.
[05.10.2012 23:02:58] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: I agree we should carefully watch the aliens...
[05.10.2012 23:03:11] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: But until they start something, perhaps shooting big blue things is not the smartest course of action.
[05.10.2012 23:03:23] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: I believe there may be a few doing more than simply watching.
[05.10.2012 23:03:36] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: As in?
[05.10.2012 23:03:44] GRN|LT-Leon.Chevalier: "I don't know"
[05.10.2012 23:03:57] GRN|Ansel.Xavier: *chuckles* fair enough.
I will make contact as soon as I am clear of Gallia. but before I leave, it may be wise for me to find the location of the King and your "dear" sister, so as to get a far more clear picture of the situation. If I were to leave now, my time would have been wasted.
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