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"Damn! I knew we didn't have enough coverage. I told Roland, he said he'll bring it up, but did they listen? Of course not."
"If Unity Group is supposed to act like a crisis response team, why don't we have outpost that'd actually allow us to do that? Where is our base in South America? Or Africa?"

The Alhambra base commander stomps around her office angrily. But surprisingly, someone answers her concerns, a stealthy person who was there all along.


"Actually Imogen, I know who could help us."

A little bit later, a certain individual is approached by both base commanders...

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Hey, a broadcast.


"Can I have your attention? Good. So..."

"From today on, Unity Group has a new TSEN entry point, in South America. It's not our base or anything, we are only lending it for a while to have coverage over the continent. We already had funds and agreement for this actually, we just needed a good location, and now we have one."

"Additionally, you will find new arrivals in our bases in the form of counselors and other trained psychological specialists. Please treat them with respect, they are here to help and... well, if you feel like you need psychological help or advice, pay them a visit."

"That's it from me, if you have questions talk to me in person. Commander-in-Chief Antov out."

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[Shu has still been spending most of his time in the record rooms, so he's very much surprised when the two base commanders appear.]

...Is there anything I can do for you, Commanders?

[The bird perched on his shoulder looks panicked, however.]


Waaah! I-It wasn't me, I swear!

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"Relax little bird. You're off the hook - this time."


"Time is of the essence so I will get to the point, dr Shirakawa. You possess a sanctuary of sorts, don't you? Located on the Falkland Islands."

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[Shu stops to think here. He actually looks unsure, at first. But after a short while, he nods.]

I do.

Is there some part of it that interests the Unity Group?

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"Unity Group doesn't need your base - just a safe place to put a TSEN in, to have closer access to South America. That location would become something of a temporary outpost, without any personnel or Unity Group facilities as long as safety and secrecy is provided."

"So, we request access. What say you, doctor?"

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[He puts down a piece of paper that he's holding.]

Very well.

However, I have not been there since my return. It would be best to proceed with caution until we can confirm that it is secure.

[Just to be safe, after all.]

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"I already planned an inspection before installing anything. Let's get to it as soon as possible."


"Do you have any secrets hiding in that place, doctor? Something you would rather stay hidden?"

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[Even Chika looks at her Master for a few seconds here, because she doesn't know, but he doesn't pay her any mind. There are bigger concerns.]

...If any such secrets exist, then they are not within my memories at the moment. The potential dangers may come in the form of what I cannot recall.

[Wasting no time, he gets up from the chair he's been using, and slides his coat on.]

I will assist the inspection team in disabling the security systems and accessing any important areas.