Talk:AFOH/@comment-14850713-20161226054557

IC:

Hybrid City, Hybridland

The normally quiet and unassuming AFOH Intelligence Service (AIS) headquarters is abuzz with activity as officers scurry about the secure briefing room lugging tablets and sheafs of paper. Then they are called to attention, and the tall, lanky head of the AIS, known only by his nom de guerre "Hoche", strides in. Looking more like a school principal than a top spy in his thick, dark-rimmed glasses, he motions for everyone to sit down. Then the room goes dark and then lights up to reveal a three-dimensional map of the known galaxy.

"At 0800 hours today, a Shadow drone picked up a faint signal from an unidentified source. The signal has not been detected since, but after careful analysis the source is presumed to be somewhere here," he says in a rather straightforward manner, pointing to a part of the map. "While High Command is going through regular UNSC channels regarding Yevata's discovery, we have been tasked to explore the area and make contact".

The room fills with murmuring, as individuals discuss among themselves the significance of the impending mission. Then the deputy commander, a short, tough-looking man that reminds one of a boxer, barks, "Silence!"

There is a wry smile on Hoche's face. "Two teams will be formed to come up with a mission package that will get us there at the shortest possible time while anticipating all the risks involved. With the later events in the United States, we don't want too much attention from the public and the business community, so everything is hush hush at this point. Remember, the area is thrice the size of Sol, so do not underestimate the difficulty of this mission."

He glances at his deputy. "Walker will answer any questions. Good day to you all." Hoche then stalks out of the room.