Chapter Sixteen

[INTERCEPTED COMMUNICATION]

Secure Channel | Ops: SRU

Intercept Timestamp: 06/09/02 — 13:24:18

Classification: LEVEL III – EYES ONLY

SECURE COMM v2.0 | AES‑128 ENCRYPTED ]

C:\SECURE\> CALL TRANS OPT /RECEIVE /ENC:AES128 /AUTH:0x4F3A

Connection Established | Signature Verified: 0x4F3A | STATUS:[ACK]

COMMAND> Progress?

RESPONSE> Target declined settlement offer.

             Continues to resist voluntary relinquishment.

COMMAND> Threat status?

RESPONSE> Emotionally unstable.

             No detectable Inheritance expression.

            Subject classified non-manifesting.

            No wards or defenses in place.

             Subject remains isolated from BD.

           SG contact noted.

             Non-interventionist.

No escalation risk.

COMMAND> Exposure risk?

RESPONSE> Minimal.

Subject maintains civilian profile.

             Child remains unaware of standing claims.

COMMAND> Recommendation?

RESPONSE> Proceed under Directive 9-B.

             Low-impact termination advised.

           Disposal protocol in place.

          Contain site.

No civilian contamination.

COMMAND> Authorization granted.

         Execute immediately.

Confirm operation status.

RESPONSE> Acknowledged.

Commencing.