Tension Rises

Commander’s Log (December 26, E3032)

Interception has been confirmed. Initial theories involve rogue Work-Class engineers working on unregistered terminals. The IS is insisting on a thorough investigation and complete secrecy, while the Work-Class cries ever louder for transparency to remain, as promised. Though I agree they should be informed, I have no authority over the IS. As the months go on, however, it’s become harder to take protocol seriously.

3 years 101 days.

Commander’s Log (December 28, E3032)

Paranoia is spreading. With transparency compromised, the Work-Class is left to rumors and speculation. They seem to have reached the conclusion that no one in the IS will even acknowledge as a possibility. Numerous Work-Class units have begun scanning for UCBs, many more have attempted unauthorized access to the IS network resulting in IS retaliation. Unless an answer is found soon or the IS re-installs transparency, Terminus will be at risk of a level of disorder that the colony cannot survive.

3 years 103 days.

As mentioned before, humans have never encountered an alien race in all of their exploration of the Milky Way, and as such, the thought of ever finding them has diminished into almost a joke. This is why what's happening to Commander Brewer a turning point, and why he, as well as other leaders, remain skeptical, as well as why paranoia and fear are spreading like wildfire and why Commander Brewer is so desperate solve it.

In my next post, I will explain why Terminus is in such a desperate position.

A Taste

Commander’s Log (November 2, E3032)

Rumors of recent apparent interceptions has caused many raised eyebrows from the outskirts of the alpha colony on Terminus along with scoffs from a few of the more experienced in the IS hall. The most recent intelligence gathered suggests that this may be a valid report of interception of our communications, and as such I have ordered a precautionary encryption be placed on any and all official records. The Work-Class take this as proof of the rumors they have heard and a threat to transparency; the IS insists the precautions are unnecessary and a dangerous boon to paranoia. I have determined that the precautionary encryption remain in place only until such time that the possible interception is disproved. In the highly unlikely event an UCB or PEL is found or the interception is proven, discussion with the IS will be necessary to decide the proper course of action.

3 years 47 days.

This is a glimpse inside the world of Project Orbit: an entry from the professional log of Commander Franklin Brewer. Faced with the bleak and harshly unknowable future of the colonies, he is the acting executive branch of the fragile society that dots the Terminus system.

As time goes on I'll be posting more and more about the history of Terminus, but I'll leave this post as just a brief snippet. More to come, I promise.