[center][b]Scipio Industries and Finance[/b][/center]

The Believers had been ready to receive the communication from Ken, so there was little delay in processing. Along one of the hubs the encrypted transmission was bounced through, it was picked up by a Believer communications officer, then passed on to its final destination. 

Among the Believers, communication was not a straightforward process, and was not always quick. Passing messages within a single cell could be quick, depending upon their protocols and the situation they were in. However, long-range communications, especially when multiple cells were involved, greatly favored security over convenience, especially where their leadership was involved. Combined with the fact that their leaders tended to be cautious and patient when planning their orders, and it could take days or longer to receive a response at times. That might have been what Ken was expecting; however, in this particular case, it was only several hours before Ken received his response. Although, it would take his relatively weak device well over an hour to decrypt the message, even with the proper encryption keys. The voice in this message was not Cinder’s, but rather that of the Rodian woman who was Ken’s usual contact among the Believer leadership.

[i]Confirming your report on the completion of your primary objective, agent Freeman. It is our understanding that you were not able to mount an attack against GORT company, but that was only your secondary objective, and based on the information you provided us, we do not disapprove of your decision to shift your focus onto Mr. Scipio. We will continue to monitor GORT company for future action against the slavers. I have re-assigned an agent in the sector to meet with and assess Mr. Scripio and his organization. The agent should arrive within the next cycle. I recommend you inform Mr. Scripio of our agent’s arrival beforehand to arrange the meeting. Our intent is diplomacy, not espionage. Acklay out.[/i]