ATLESIAN MILITARY ARCHIVE FILE: #09446

Civilian Security forces were called in to contain a Miners strike at the Dreifacher Dust Mine (then owned by the Zhang Dust Company) on MAY 18 60AW. It should be noted that the majority of the protesters were Faunus, striking for better safety regulations within the mine itself. The Protesters even included the Mining Foreman, and as such, the entire Mine was under their control.

Captain Reed Sterling was in command of the operation. Known for his disdain for Faunus, Sterling first sought approval for an AGF (Application of Greater Force). I, General Alabaster Sleet refused him.

So instead, Sterling forced the Protesters into the Mine itself, rather than the main courtyard or the Offices.

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The unrest however, drew Grimm to the site. A large pack of Sabyr began to attack the CS forces. The Yellows, operating under the orders of their Captain Sterling, corralled the Sabyr into the mines themselves. The result was unfortunately inevitable. It is believed Captain Sterling lied to the Yellows involved, telling them that permission for this method had been approved.

For his actions, Reed Sterling was charged with falsification of a General's authority, application of unwarranted force, and multiple counts of murder. When the Military Police went to arrest him, Captain Sterling fired upon them. In the ensuing shootout, Sterling was killed, and three Military Police Officers were severely wounded.

The ZDC folded, and was bought out by the SDC a year later.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the actions taken by our soldiers, it has been decided by the General that this file is to be classified for viewing by the General and Greys only. It would reflect poorly on Atlas if the other Kingdoms learned of our actions in this matter. It should be noted that the tactics used by Captain Reed Sterling, his use of the Grimm, were entirely legal in 60AW. But would only be so if permission to use them was granted. As of 67AW, I am seeking to make the use of Grimm as described in this file illegal.

Unauthorised access of this file will be met with appropriate disciplinary measures.

- General Alabaster Sleet, 67AW