Lieutenant Colonel Brian Downey walked over to his computer and sat down. He opened a word processing program and began typing.
Dear Admiral Cole:
Two days ago six UNSC FF-Class Drop Ships were shot down over enemy territory. A Spec Ops team under the Command of Staff Sergeant Randy Collins was deployed to destroy the ships to prevent the enemy from gathering intel from them. A day ago, the team reported that the Koslovic army is in possession of a SWD-Class Tactical Nuclear warhead. The team has now been discovered by the enemy, and are in need of reinforcements, they have already sustained five casualties. They have a wounded Sniper who's injuries have become infected, and they fear if he is not brought out of the field he will die in less than a week. The area is heavily fortified, orbital air strikes are the only option at this point. Once the area around the team is clear we expect to be able to destroy any remaining enemies with Longsword bomber raids. The team has requested to attempt to complete their mission. But given the circumstances Command has asked me to transfer observation and control of this mission to HQ.
-Lieutenant Colonel Brian Downey