UNSC Naval Warfare Command Request DNW-01-673382-1

UNSC: Office of Naval Operations:

/FLEETCOM/: Order: 7786/ Request File/

/JUN-12-2533 SOL/

DOC Classification: NOVEMBER BLACK

Attention to Request:

As requested by Admiral Mitchell, James K. of the UNSC Naval Warfare Command. On JUN-12-2533, UNSC FLEETCOMs 12th Strike Fleet with the cooperation of ONI Section 3 shall begin acquisition of assets for Operation Indianapolis. Acquisition of resources and personnel for this Operation are to be handled with the utmost secrecy and care.

OP CLASSIFICATION: NOVEMBER BLACK

Approval Status by UNSC Security Committee: Pending...

Objective:

The scouting, targeting, and destruction of Covenant (and potential Insurrectionist home worlds). The creation, modification, and armament of one Marathon-Class Heavy Cruiser with NOVA Class Weaponry, and full complement of Marine and ODST forces.

Mission:

To utilize the ship for both snatch and grab tactics to acquire high priority Covenant assets, then -PROGRAM OVERRIDE- "Blast the fuckers to hell" - END.

Result:

The potential destabilization of Covenant logistics, industry, and leadership.

*NOTE* -ENTRY MADE BY- ADM. Mitchel, James K.

To the UNSC SecComm,

Desperate times call for desperate measures. And as far as I can tell ladies and gentlemen, this war is pushing us to some desperate times. We have lost countless lives both military and civilian in nature. I understand my request is one that demands resources the UNSC simply cannot afford to throw around. However, I ask that we consider the enemy we all currently face. With your permission, I would like to bring these assets together and utilize them to help our war effort from a different angle. I aim to hit the Covenant at home, and slow their advance. To do that, I can utilize the 12th fleet currently undergoing repair and resupply near Earth. To add to this, I would like to "call dibs" upon the currently under construction UNSC Forever Vigilant. With your approval, I can have this Fleet and the modified Vigilant ready for action by 2535. Following that, targets will include Covenant home worlds and outposts. With my new appointment as head of previously mentioned 12th Fleet, I will begin fleet wide guerrilla tactics drills immediately in preparation. Below is a list of procedures and assets that I ask of you. I respectfully await your response and hope for your approval.

Signed,

ADM Mitchell

Commanding Officer of the 12th Strike Fleet - SOL

Commanding Officer of the UNSC Wayward Son

Requested Assets:

-The placement of the UNSC Forever Vigilant under jurisdiction of the 12th Fleet

-Modification of the ship to:

-House a large complement of UNSC Marine and ODST Forces and the means to quickly deploy and extract them

-Activate and utilize NOVA Class Weaponry either remotely or delivered via warhead

-Utilize the currently experimental Shaw-Fujikawa Mk2 Slip Space Engine for more accurate and quicker in system jumps

-Basic fabrication facilities for parts (vehicle and ship), and HEV pods

-4 NOVA Class Weapons

*Note* -ENTRY MADE BY- ADM. Mitchel, James K.

To the UNSC SecComm,

There is one more special circumstance I have in mind that I would like to request. But this time it isn't from me. ONI has taken interest in my idea, and I am certain that the council will be hearing from them shortly. But they request that they be the ones to fully select the crew and complimentary units that will be stationed aboard the UNSC Forever Vigilant. Don't ask me why, as I am not a Spook. My word to each of you, have fun dealing with the black ink... I know I have...

Very Respectfully,

ADM Mitchell

Commanding Officer of the 12th Strike Fleet - SOL

Commanding Officer of the UNSC Wayward Son

-END REQUEST-