A breakthrough in Comms...

Officer No. 19980

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I understand that it must have been for what seemed like forever since my last report command...but please excuse my absense. My terminal over here has been down for what seemed to be the longest time, but I've got it running again.

Things have been crazy over here at Rural, attacks spawning in much more often than before. We've been deployed around the perimeter as often as you can think, always on lookout for more resistance members. If it would have been just me here, I would have been overrun weeks ago.

Thank God that I found my most capable comrades again on the comms. Of. Mikail and Of. Tylis of the 29th Overwatch came to my support when I most needed it. The Darkest hours of the assaults are over, as now we just have small border skirmishes with local resistance pockets. I recently got my promotion to a 1st Class Officer by Regional Command. Something to be proud of at least.

The academy is just the way we left it. Well...a little harder. New classes to take, much harder than the old ones. This is the AP platoons now...frekin Advanced Infantry. Bloody hard...our trainer is way strict on us. I guess we're learning new things...but that program has killed of so many other recruits. We started with a full unit of 30, but now were whittled down to a small squad of 13...and they just keep dropping out. Pvt. 1st Class Kurian just got cut from our team just this week. A shame really, he was a damn fine Soldier. Some of the Officers just dont show up for the class period. Maybe its the fear of our trainer, or the sickness induced by the stress. Either way, this is one hardcore Platoon.

Im not longer an out-of-field officer, because i am more actively involved in what happens on base. Well, i guess that could still count me out of the field. I see combat on a regular basis...but not as much as the other soldiers. I do what I can.

Today was one of our hardest assesment test ever handed to us. I think i may have totally bombed the assesment...and i dread the result of such a failure. Whatever awaits me, I'll be prepared for it I guess.

I'll try to Keep this Chanell open to keep feeding reports in.

-End Report

Time to part...

Officer No. 19980

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Its funny to think that about 8 month ago I was asigned to this post here In rural. Nothing really happens around here, but then again, I'm used to that. 8 months ago I met up with a bunch of comrades from days gone by. Now, as the year closes here at the Academy, I wonder what will become of us all.

I know that next year I will see many of our friends again for another year on duty, but some of them are not going to be seen. I keep those friends close to my heart.

For those of you not returning, I salute you, and shall never forget you...

For those of you that are returning, I hope to see you once again in my unit.

8 months ago, We started this log to record most of everything that happens. Ok, 4 months ago, but none the less. Unfortunatelly...I kind of sucked at keeping track of major events. And now, I must announce that this log will be closed for a long period of time.

Order shall be posted through other means. But this log is shutdown for the next few months.

Everyone, it has been an honor. Good luck on your future endevours. You helped turn a group of idiots into a well trained regiment. I commend all of you on that.

I hope to see you all again Next year. Good bye.

-End Report

Things will never be the Same...

Officer no. 19980

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There's a song by the Beatles called Yesterday...If you heard about it, you will know what im about to talk about. If you havn't, look it up.

This time, I'm going to lay off the persona and be me, what I'm feeling now, and what I'm thinking in real life, not in this odd world i have created...

It seems that only a few weeks ago life was perfect wasn't it? It seems that bliss was just there, where no one got hurt, everyone was happy, and the world was right. Wasn't it?

So why is it that, now, only a few weeks later, my world has colapsed into Chaos. With multiple things to do, as well as emotional problems with myself and others that im trying to fix...I have no time to think quietly...

All i have been doing is running around, without aim or cause...and it looks like there is no light at the end of the tunnel for me this time. I'm in the abyss now ladies and gentlemen, if it looks like I know what im doing, get your eyes checked, because at this point, i have no clue...

Yesterday...All my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as if there here to stay...

Sudenly, Im not half the man I used to be, Theres a shadow hanging over me...

This is me at the pinacle people...The real person inside of me. Im scared, confused, afraid, angry, sad, vengeful, heartbroken, wanting, selfish, arogant...But most of all...

Im alone...

-End Report

Premature Departure...

Officer No. 19980

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Today was a great day for our platoon command. We had the much awaited tournament commence, with great results I may add. Although I couldn't stay for the entire thing, I left my mark on some of the more rawer recruits. They should know better than to challenge the Ace of Hearts.

Oh, and the Elites. Of. Ryan fought maniacly today, slaughtering the enemy whereever he could. He lead our kill boards by a good 50%. It was because of him that we won most of our games. What a Prodigy. Although Him and I have the same Rank, I think of him as superior in combat proewess. I respect him alot.

Congradulations Officer Ryan! Couldn't have caused the glorious slaughter without you!

Unfortunately, I had to leave before the tournament ended. It doesn't really matter, I expected that much anyways. I heard that our platoon lost the Tournament...But that they fought hard, and that's all that really matters. So long as they caused tremendous slaughter...Then I was satisfied.

Other than that, everything has been quiet over here. Out.

-End Report

A hobby of Mine...

Officer no. 19980

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Please Excuse the absense of reports lately command, its just that lately, well, several things have been on my mind. Don't mind me...just, well, nothing ever really changes around base.

Well, yesterday i was stuck in the barracks because of the extreme rain in that we have been having lately. I couldn't make it to the landing fields, there was just too much water out there. Besides, they wouldn't send in any more dropships in that mess of a storm. So there I was...Just waiting in one of the rooms. I think I got a little sick when I had to move in the rain, but that was ok...I guess.

Rain...That just brings me pain me now...It's a psychological thing. I just used to like rainy days so much...and now, they bring back memories of a life i once had.

But enough of the past, lets talk about what happened today. Well, it was a usual day, except for a few things. Cpl. Samuel seemed to do very well in the logistics training today. He was performing at a level that was of an officer. It was almost scary to watch it. He even surpased me. I tell ya, that kids got alot of surprises with him.

Another thing, several of the Officers and many more of the NCO's around base have been carying around infant replicas. I think its a training excercise to take care of the smaller Synths that we have been getting in from the cloning labs. It's kind of funny watching my dear friend Of. Ryan with one of those things. He takes great care of it...I guess. But its just funny watching that. Cpl. Samuel also has one of those things.

I felt so left out when i realize that many more people had them but i didnt...Oh well, que sera sera.

I finally picked up on my writing again command! My block is finally gone, and i can continue to make more of my work complete. I know you may think that this may interfere with my work as an officer, but don't worry. It's covered. Besides, I have to keep myself occupied somehow you know.

Tomorrow is Tournament night. Some other officers and I are getting together to hone in our combat skills on a friendly little wager durring a skirmish. Of. Ryan chose me as his team mate and Im honored that he picked me. I guess our work in the past had something to do with it, but we are an unstopable team. Tomorrow, we decide who is the best of the best...My pride is on the line, but im confident in an full victory for our team and utter defeat for the oposing force.

Let them Taste our might!

To battle! Hurah!

-End Report

Reload! Reload! Reload!

Officer No. 19980

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This week I was running training Sims all day. Combat training has been very limited, but thank God that they have these sims.

I was running the programs almost all week...And realize that I have tons of paperwork from the Barracks that I still need to do. What a surprise. My Time management skills really suck...

On the bright side, my combat prowess has increased...I can pratically see in the dark now.

I reload at an incredible speed now, without tearing my fingers off. I only wish that I could have spent some of that time on somethings more productive. My social time outside the barracks had been somewhat limited...

I feel like Several of my fellow Officers are...welll. They are somewhat drifting away. I know that our Battalion specializes in lone operations and should be prepared for any loses, but I can't just ignore these things. They are my comrades. Most of them are fine, but one of them...well. It's got my mind very distracted.

Several other things happened, a couple of psychological issues. Sometimes I wonder if anyone out there really understands me and my mentality. I wish one of the Officers could help me...But alas, I must deal with my problems alone once more. Not too bad, I usually do that anyways.

Well...Im back to my writing.

I'll report back soon

End Report

Drop into Combat...

Officer No. 19980

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Tomorrow we go to battle command!

We enter the transport at 0400 hours, and then we set off into the northern territory to quell yet another uprising. Finally, some action for myself...

We got the final briefings today, and they were...Adequate...They didnt assign communications or anything...So were most likely going to be running around blind. But thats ok, the 82nd are trained to handle these types of situations.

Tommorow, the Enemy taste the wrath of the 82nd!

HURAH!

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A Knife wound to the heart...

Officer No. 19980

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Today, several things have happened...

Not many Interesting things, but one with just enough impact to make me realize something. Reality came today, and put me back in my place. Where I used to live in a blissful realm was cast down in an instant today...

I realize that I'm alone...

I have a knife wound in my heart. The medical bay said that it should recover sooner or later...But i doubt it. These injuries I have sustained today are too great.

Forever will the events of today haunt me...

What's wrong with me...

For my love...Adieu

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Greenlight...All systems within acceptable Parameters...

Officer No. 19980

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Greetings Command! Well, my doctors have told me that everything is fine right now and that I should be opereational by tommorow. Just in time eh?! Things between me and the dreadful psycho pills have disapeared, and now I don't even need them anymore. Im fully ready and able to commence any work I have tommorow.

That being said, I don't want to go back to the Barracks tommorow.

I hate working, and after being at ease for 9 days, I can't go back to that hell again...Morning ride, dying in training, returning commatose. I will miss this leave...So many memorial things have happened. It was like one of the most exciting things that have happened over here at rural! Why can't things like this happen when Im on the Job eh? Can't you stur up some trouble here command!?

I got my home terminal working once more...Just using it for work of coarse. If anyone tells you that I have been playing simulators and games on it, THEY ARE LYING. I DON'T USE MY TERMINAL FOR GAMES. Trust me, its for work only. You believe me right?

I got all my paperworked typed and filed for tomorrow as well. I must admit, it was quite easy, but what a pain in the ass to do...Jeez...I also have to give my paperwork regarding my recon mission to the northern territories in about a week. Finally, active field work...Thanks for the request command. Hehe, made my next week a little more eventfull.

Tommorow I'm not taking the morning ride, rather, im going to be taking my own for of transportation. If you hadn't guessed it by now, It's a Local bicycle. As an officer, Im supposed to be physically fit...which i am far from. Besides, the moring bus takes Way too long picking up the other recruits for me to ride on. Hopefully its cool tomorrow, because i hate it when its warm and humid. My glasses get fogged up and I get sweaty, not a good way to start the day I might add.

Hm...Other than that, things have been alright over here. If I had to evaluate my week long leave, I'd have to call it Interesting...

At least more interesting than normal. I'm out!

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A Broken Spirit, The Shattered Wings...

Officer No. 19980

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Command, Im afriad that I will not be able to act in an effecient manner for the next few weeks. Certain personal problems have delayed me, and well...Let's just say that I won't be the Happiest person for a while.

I went to the Simmulators today with Daniel, but that wasn't about to prepare me for what was about to happen. My dear Coleague Officer No. 704544 has cut ties with me and now is under investigation. I feel that this is my fault...Why did I...

I have nothing else to report command.

The local Psychiatrist reports that I shall be fully operational within the next two weeks, until then, I dont know what I am going to do.

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So much time goes by...So little time is Left...

Officer No. 19980

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My Last transmitions have been scrambled or garbled by unknown interference in the system. I fixed that problem with my Trusty Crowbar...

But anyways, many things have happened over here since my last transmision command. I must appologize for the lack of more reports but with all these technical glitches and broken parts, sending comms has become an indeed difficult task.

Where to begin...I suppose I shall pick up where my last transmision was scrambled. One of my fellow Colleauges (one who I love with all my heart) was sitting next to me when she decided it would be funny to send my reports out completely scrambled. It was due to this error that some reports came out...Unorthodox at best. Well, that day was one of my standard report days, and what I meant to say that it was a long long day. Exams were being handed out for promotion...which means that the things I have been taught would be put to paper on that day...

It was an easy exam. Nothing out of the ordinary really, just like all the others. I think I sense a promotion around the corner though. Soon after Exams were given, another set of Test were assigned. These were more...Specific test in relation to the Doctrines we had all been assigned. These i believe were more challenging, but still fairly easy. These I know that I passed with Spectacular results. Not bad I say, not bad at all.

Not much longer after exams came what I was waiting forever to arrive. My week long leave had finally came. I could leave the barracks for a full week and relax! Im still on leave, isn't that great command? I have been relaxing here all week long right now, just pulling up a chair and watching good old local Television...Oh, and some yard work here and there. I do enjoy having a nice looking living area.

Went to the local theatre yesterday with my love! Movie was borring, but it was ok, since she was there with me. Got to see some of my other comrades from the same barracks there. It was nice to see them out of their Uniforms and into something a bit more cassual. I ended that day on a high note, but with an extreme hatred for the land vehicle: H2 Hummer...Those things are beast...

Officer No. 19918 (Mike as we like to call him) threw a celebration several days ago in celebration of his birthday. It was one hell of a party, with many things to keep myself entertained...(Food...Mmmm).

That just leaves today, where I didnt do much. I did practice a World War II simulator today. Its been a while since i played one of those. Ah, brings back memories. But other than that, nothing happened today. Tomorrow should prove to be more eventfull, as my other comrade: Offcier no. 19979 (Daniel) is meeting me at my favorite Simulator place. We shall slaughter the many in combat! Even if it is just a mere training sim.

That is all command. Semper Fi, Carry on.

***Alternate Ken*** P.S. Melinda! Happy One month anneversity 2morrow!!! Its been one hell of a month with you around. You have made my life alot less boring I'll tell ya that. I love you soooo much!!! Well, cya later i suppose!

xoxo

***Alternate Ken***

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A random Transmition...A patch of Static...

Officer no. 19980

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Morning ride to the baracks was cold as hell...well, thats ironic. Hell techni  (he has no life) ~minda

hola this is melidna i'm typing in his thing. Yes i am and he is realli realli werid. I would like to say that he is realli compared to a puppy. and when u squish his face he looks like a squirrel. I got 93% on my test! say YAY!!!

bye-bye

~minda

Officer No. 19980

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So many things, So many things...

First, Let me appologize for my lack of reporting. It's an entirely my fault. I know that there is no real excuse for my lack of Information, it just that certain activities and recent events had led to my...incomunication for the past, Oh...Month now.

Well, for starters, let me say that I'm on the Technical staff for the 82nd, and that means that I have tactical ops. That means that I'm most likely not going to be in the field so often. I will be directing people from a "Secure" location several miles away from the Battlefield, but thats about it. I do wish that I could be on the front once more, but being a Commisioned Officer means that you have to put your needs behind for the greater good. Or something like that. I personally think that thats Bullshit...

Another thing that has happaned recently is that I have began getting out of the Living quarters more regularly. Since things are so lax around here in Rural Command, I'm allowed to go out on the town and enjoy myself once in a while. This means Fraternization with the local population...

I have met a local, and i do enjoy her company quite alot. She does make my being stationed here alot more enjoyable I do admit. I spend as much time with her as possible, and I do feel that the days just fly by when shes around. I think that's why I havnt been able to report lately, because of her. I could say that I'm madly in love her with her, but rather, I think I beter let time play its hand and see how this goes.

Several other things have happened lately, a few exams for the 82nd. They are increasingly important and several other Officers just sort of freaked...One of them had a seizure, and it was indeed a troubling event. We had to evac. the halls several times when they escourted him twice off base. It was incredibly odd...

Well, other than that, nothing else has happened over here. Things are less quiet than Usual, but still...nothing like a good war to spark the blood, eh command?

P.S. I finnally got in Contact with my family from overseas! Its been so long, but I finnally did it, Im so happy now.

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The Terminal, The old ball and Chain

Officer no. 19980 Report

Hello Command, its been one hell of a weekend over here at rural.

First off, let me say that over the week, its been bloody cold all morning. I swear, getting up and out of the bunks is hard enough, not because im tired, but because im frozen to the damn bed. But sleeping in the transporter isnt a good idea. Its too cold, and if you do, you wont wake up if you know what I mean.

The trek from the drop point to the Barracks is an ordeal all on its own!

Well, besides the cold, several other things happened.

Our logistics lead, Officer No. 19229 G went on leave this week. I dont know when he is comming back, but he left for good enough reasons. I guess. I just say good luck for Officer G, many blessings.

Not only did Officer G go on leave, The rest of us got to go on leave as well on saturday. We went to some sort of park near the towns church. I tell you, getting my mind of a load of work was a great relief. I finnaly realized that I was still human and not enslaved to a machine. Yet. I savored that day, it was pretty fun. My and the others went on a few of the rides, and it wasnt like combat practice I'll tell you. Im still a little dizzy from the spinning ride, so my performance might be slightly hindered for a few more days.

Several other things are happening as well. Thats right, Febuary 14th. Most of the Civilians call it Valentines day, but I like to call it the day that can make or break a guy. We get to fraternize with the town for that day and contact those we are close to. I think its about time they let me.

Other than that, Its been normal over here. The rural outpost has gotten a tad bit more exiting I'll admit, with more and more combat trials and field excersies than ever. But then again, ever used to be stuck behind a desk with a pen and a keyboard...Tomorow is going to be packed with work, i know it. My retreat from this blasted lifestyle if over.

I close this report with a quote that I find very usefull for the comming Valentines Day.

"Que Sera Sera..."

Good luck

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The Silence Broken, a voice returns

Officer no.19980 Report

Greetings, Its been quite sometime since i posted my last update. I apologize for this, but i have had some minor inconviniences that prevented me from accomplishing these task. For one thing, it would have to be the incredible ammount of paper work I have to do, especially for logistics. Sometimes I wonder what they do around there, sit on their ass all day and give me Target Coordinates.

Also, I have been caught up in a rather interesting Tactics book. Eisenhorn it is called. Quite facinating really, it puts three tactical readings into one. That took me some time, but i have finished it and learned a great deal from it. Mostly, in the art of deception. But never fear lords, I need not deception to achieve me goals.

Other things happened in the past few days.

I swiped a fellow Officers papers one day, but seemed to have misplaced them. Now im in trouble so it seems, and I owe her a good sum of money to pay for that lost information. That was not so smart of me. If your reading this one, Sorry for that, I was just enjoying the quiet life is all.

Also, I have been appointed the task of designing a data base for the Divisions information. That means several long nights behind a Terminal trying to create a Matrix of information by this monday. Im fairly confident i can accomplish this though, shouldnt be too difficult.

Combat drills were cancelled tommorow, most likely because the senior officer wont be here. I dont know why, but am slightly disapointed. I really did look forward to those field practices, even though im used to being stuck behind a desk. What else is new.

Testing for the recruits began today, and in order to allow them to concentrate, we went on lockdown for most of the morning. We missed several meetings today and yesterday, but it isnt something I cant pick up later anyways.

Other than that, nothing new.

Sorry for the long pause in communications, there was problems once again.

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-Officer no. 19980

P.S. Congradulations for Officers Ryan, Micheal and Samuel for making our Divisions representative unit. Good luck in your endevours.

Officer No. 19980

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I appologize for not sending in my report Yesterday, I had communication problems.  Most of the grid was down and i was doing what i could to repair it. I did, but a little too late. I shall inform you of what has so far happened in the past 2 days.

Well, Its Saturday finally, which means im officially on Leave. I get to stay at home away from the barracks for today and tommorow. Other officers are comming here tommorow to discuss a couple of things and practice combat simulations. It should be fun i think.

A hand goes out to one of our fallen allies, Officer No. 19972: Ryan Gentile. He has fallen ill with some form of disease, and seems to be out of commision for the time being. We here at the 82nd Division Salute you. Hope you get better before training again, because we still have to rematch!

Enough about that, currently im working on more tactical reviews as well as a couple of upgrades for my communication terminals. Thats about it. O, and my Gasmask wont work no more. Hope i dont leak the sarin, cya

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Officer No. 19980 Report

I was awoken today by a very irritating alarm. The sound of the sirens irritated me so bad that i almost felt like not comming in for training today. Then again, if i didnt, command was going to have my head. I decided that I would just shut up and go to the barracks...again. This lack of sleep is really taking it toll on my performance. I was up all night writing up some more tactical reviews for the board, and i must have spent over 3 hours on it. But in the end it was good, because i got good reviews for it today by my peers.

I've Recruited a fellow officer to finish in these tactical plans with me, since i need all the help i can get. I maybe an officer, but i am no god. The downside is, that it will take sometime to finish these. But no matter, these reviews will be well worth the time and effort.

Today, we actally had some excitement. Instead of the normal, get in, get out day, we got to do some combat practice. After the briefings and discussions in all 4 workstations were done, we reported to the logistics division. Some of the boys from my division joined up around and we readied ourselves for combat trials. Luckily, we werent just practicing dummy shooting. Today, we faced our rivals from the other division that was stationed on base. It was nice to do a little competing.

The war games had begun today. Very exciting, I thought that i was smart by not skipping the day today. It was a fast paced and long fight, but in the end, our division ended up winning. The enemy was tough though, and we realized that we couldnt have won if it hadn't been for a couple of really hard hitting recruits. They shall be commended later on for their supperior skills. Our commander wasnt that bad either, he was one of our best people on the field.

Other than that it was a normal day. But what a normal day. I loved it, we should do combat drills more often, and more brutal. I hope to face that division again someday in a rematch and see how we do after some practice has hardened me. All these months behind a desk and papers made me wonder that if i didnt start going into the field, i was going to become retired very soon.

It was good to be out on the field again today. I hope I can fight again another time.

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If Knowledge is Suffering...Then why would we want to learn anything at all...

Officer No. 19980 Report

Today was another cold morning. In trasit to the Barracks, i felt the cold chill of the wind on my face. The others on the Transport must have not felt the same chill I had, as they didnt really focus on the temperature. On departure, I was deployed around the Northern Entrance again...Even though my Quarters are on the exact oposite of the Facility. Sometimes I wonder if my transportation tries to piss me off. I began the walk toward my stations, and continued to feel the chill, especially on the wind. What a wind today, it felt like it was cutting into my face. My artic Warefare Jacket barely kept me warm durring the trek. When i got there, I was greeted by several of my comrades, Officer No. 19981 and Officer No. 19984. As normal, they had nothing really important to discuss in the morning.

Other than the morning, the day went by again as usuall. This time though, it was borring AND filled with tons of paper work. I hate the higher ups at command. Stationing me at that borring place. The only thing that happened which was remotely exciting was a surprise scramble drill today. It was so disorganized though, with all the recruits pushing into each other. Not a good scramble drill at all. It took our entire troope over 20 minutes to get fully organized. Command made sure that we would hear about it later as their proverbial grasp on our liberties tightened. Our once liesurely days were now made enforced by Combine Elite. I hate those Elite Basterds...Facist pigs. Even as an officer i have my doubts.

My ride out of the Barracks was like a blessing from God...I just wished it could have come sooner. The way home i was reviewing breifing and mission statements of the day, and I came to to the conclusion that Paperwork severely sucks. Especially logistics, With the fact that they have to do with math and all.

Well, thats all I have to report on now. Nothing new is happening here. Oh, no resistance encountered, as always. Command, we need some more fucking excitement, this is so borring!

Excuse my previous comment. Alls quiet on this outpost. Out.

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Today, Today, I smiled today. As i walked down the Proverbial Rivers...

Report: Officer No. 19980

Today was a Good day i must add. I got several New pieces of Communication One) Yahoo Messanger, and (Two) MSN Messanger. These should prove valuable in the comming days of these troubling times. Or non troubling times. As an Officer of the Combine, I must say, being stationed in this Rural District is not that exciting as command told me it was. I had the possibilty of transfering stations to a more, distant and troubling area of Operations. But I didnt want to leave behind the majority of my Unit.

Today was a cold morning Indeed...Well, cold is an exageration, It was really more of a Chill in the Climate. A perfect day for Morning Excersizes and Firing Rites. These weren't the actual ideal conditions for Winter Fighting, but they were good for night fighting training, since the chill simulated the temperature around night. The Barracks time was long and borring as usuall, but there wasn't much paper work to be done. I consider today somewhat of a Laid Back day. I Sent a message to one of my Family members Yesterday, I have yet to recieve a reply. I hate the way the Mail system works, even if it is Digital. Still so slow...

Well...Other than that, It was a standard day. No resistance, as expected. My comrades and I are getting more and more docile as the days drag by and i believe they have lost their killing edge. But no matter, not much to hunt around here anyways.

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Officer No. 19980