[center][b]Ques[/b][/center]

In the midst of Lez’s arrival, Ken Neumann’s communications officer received a message from the Believers’ leadership: one that took priority over just about anything else that could have been happening short of a direct attack on their own camp. It was a heavily encrypted audio message, which, even with the proper encryption key, took a short while to decode due to the complexity of the algorithm. 

High-level communications were meant to be secure, but as Ken was the commander of his cell, it was entirely up to his judgment who would and would not be present to hear the message. Upon beginning the playback, it would become immediately apparent that this was no ordinary status update or request, as the electronically-modified voice which played was that of none other than Cinder himself. 

[i]”Freeman. Commander, I have a mission for you and your cell, should you choose to accept it. Our agents have recently intercepted communications suggesting that a terrible tragedy has taken place on the planet Vodran. A large number of Vodrans were recently captured, and we believe they are currently being taken to be sold into slavery. We do not wish to let this injustice stand. I would like for you to find a way to free as many of these people as possible. Included in this message is all of the information we have on the capture, and the upcoming deal. Times, coordinates, and all other results of my agents’ investigations. We believe the captives are being taken to, or at least near, the neutral zone on the station known as Paradise, where the deal will take place. I have heard much good about you, agent Freeman, and I trust that you know well the capabilities of yourself and your men. I leave it to you and your judgment to decide on the approach you shall take using this information. Your primary objective will be to free as many of these poor souls as possible; however, should you have the opportunity, I would also like for you to make a statement. Show these slavers, these villains, that they are not to be feared so as long as there are True Believers to stand against them. Show them that the wrath of the Believers is every bit as strong as our mercy for the innocent.”[/i] Even through the distorted voice, the passion that Cinder carried with his public statements was just as strong in this message.

The message continued in a softer, but more severe tone. [i]”But, be sure to remain cautious. These slavers belong to an organization known as GORT company. They are numerous, well-armed, and are completely ruthless. And of course, open violence on Paradise would be met with overwhelming force. However, I have faith in your abilities, agent Freeman. Free those people.”[/i]