Transmission
Date: 11.14.2544 (UNSC Military Calendar)
Locale: *CLASSIFIED*
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United Nations Space Command Transmission 127903-01
Encryption Code: Red
Public Key: file/eagle-one-charlie/
From: CPTN Francis Letterman, Commanding Officer, UNSC Halcyon Class Light Cruiser Dawn Under Heaven
To: VADM Janco van Graan, Acting Commanding Officer, Fleet Command Sector 6
Subject: SANSAR STATUS
Classification: SECRET (BGX Directive)
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Vice Admiral,
Planet Sansar, besieged 10.21.2544, confirmed lost 11.14.2544. Marine Division 98, UNSC Dawn Under Heaven, UNSC Herodotus, and UNSC Stalwart Dawn theorized to be only surviving forces. Total death toll unknown at this time. COLE PROTOCOL successfully initiated on all ships, as well as ground installations. Following vessels confirmed lost with all hands; UNSC William Clark, UNSC Crimson, UNSC Guatemala, UNSC Rarotonga. Speculation is that no essential data has been recovered by Covenant forces. Surface of planet confirmed partially glassed. Marine Division 98 partially decimated and is well below half strength. Senior surviving officer is Lieutenant Colonel Stjepan Novak. Requesting immediate instruction.
CPTN F. C. Letterman
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Response-United Nations Space Command Transmission 127903-01
Encryption Code: Red
Public Key: file/transient-zero-eight-lima/
From: VADM Janco van Graan, Acting Commanding Officer, Fleet Command Sector 6
To: CPTN Francis Letterman, Commanding Officer, UNSC Halcyon Class Light Cruiser Dawn Under Heaven
Subject: SANSAR STATUS-RESPONSE
Classification: SECRET (BGX Directive)
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Captain,
UNSC Dawn Under Heaven and UNSC Stalwart Dawn to rally to Draco III with Marine Division 98, while UNSC Herodotus is to report to Actium to be consolidated into the localized defense fleet. Marine Division 98 to be sent planet side to Draco III for rearmament and temporary garrison duty. Lieutenant Colonel Stjepan Novak confirmed as primary commander of Division 98 until further notice.
VADM J. van Graan
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