"Hello. I'm Dr. Marvin Candle, and this is the orientation film for Station 10 of the DHARMA Initiative, the Lotus. If you are watching this tape, you have been granted special clearance from DHARMA founder Alvar Hanso himself. As you are no doubt aware, the very existence of this station constitutes a breach of the Truce.
Constructed using highly advanced techniques, the Lotus is able to remain effectively invisible to the naked eye and may only be entered using specialized viewing equipment available from the Head of Security at the DHARMA Barracks. The Lotus Station functions mainly as a reconnaissance and intelligence gathering site located within the heart of the Hostiles' territory.
Under no circumstances are you to divulge any information on the whereabouts or the existence of the Lotus Station to unauthorized personnel. To do so would—
You are to work in close cooperation with the Arrow and Pearl Stations as you gather further information on the indigenous peoples of the Island. Your research is valuable, and will culminate in—are to remain in the Lotus for a total of 15 days. At the end of this two-week period, you will be discharged and—
Thank you. Until your replacements arrive, the future of the project lies in your hands. From all of us here at the DHARMA Initiative, thank you and good luck."
