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[The video comes up on a sparse office with three sheets of paper on the desk and, standing behind it, the Alderwood Commander in uniform. The wear-and-tear of the past month show minimally, but those that saw him at the festival may note slight shadows under the eyes from pulling overtime the likes of which you wouldn't believe. He rests his hands on the desk and addresses all console users with clipped words and a clear tone.]

Those of you that haven't stuck your heads out the door in a month might be surprised to hear we've got trouble on the rise. My officers are tasked to the breaking point handling it and there's intel to say more breach attempts are incoming.

Since they're using you Foreigners to take exception, it's about time you got the chance to do something about it. [A terse grin.] Effective immediately, I am authorising all Foreigners to act as enforcers to uphold the laws of Keeliai.

But don't go sticking your nose in where it doesn't belong. Each precinct's got a stack of cases that need follow-up, most of them arrests. Those of you community-minded enough to help can head to the nearest precinct and get your orders. Report back when you're done and a note will be made. Lieuen's agreed to pay five juulan per successful job once the troublemakers are all rounded up, so trust that it'll be worth your time.

[He stops and refers to a sheet at his left, scanning the data on it.]

I also need crisis response teams, three of them. You'll be on standby to move out at my order in the event of a breach. Teams will be briefed as activated. It's not a voluntary deal either. I know what you can do and if you're needed, you'll be there. You lucky souls-turned-soldiers are ID'd at the end of this message.

And you mercenary types are wise not to tune this out. Lieuen's chipped in danger pay for each deployment of the CRTs, fifteen juulan per head. That sweeten the deal enough?

[A pause for the information to sink in.]

This isn't about pride or falls, people. It's about whatever you need it to be, as long as that need gets you moving when you're needed. Good kedan are dying out there and there's no way to remedy your situation as long as all hell's broken loose. The sooner this is sorted, the better.

Any questions? Ask them now.

[The video ends for those not assigned to a crisis response team; to each of these, an encrypted segment is included.]

team 01 | encryption 100%
encrypted to:
Aaron Cross, Asami Sato, Chase Young, Damian Wayne, Kon-El, Korra, Megamind, Namorita Prentiss, Princess Yue, Shifu, Sokka, Stephanie Brown, Triela Hilshire

You lot are fast and strong one-on-one. If we get a riot, then I'll send officers to activate you.

team 01 | end encryption 100%

team 02 | encryption 100%
encrypted to:
Aisling, Annabeth Chase, BA Baracus, Brandon Sharpe, Bucky Barnes, Cassandra Cain, Karrin Murphy, Liz Sherman, Ororo Munroe, Rin Okumura, Tim Drake, Wally West

Turns out you crew have a knack for saving people. If things get sticky and lives are on the line, expect a call.

team 02 | end encryption 100%

team 03 | encryption 100%
encrypted to:
Billy Kaplan, Clark Kent, Clint Barton, Garret Hawke, Jason Todd, Kara Thrace, Peggy Carter, Rikki Barnes, Steve Rogers, Teddy Altman, Tommy Shepherd, Tony Stark, Yelena

You guys are my heavy hitters. Plan is that you won't have to do a damn thing, but don't kick back too much. Things go to hell, I'll activate you to knock it back together.

team 03 | end encryption 100%

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

This is your world. I would no more clean up the kedan's messes than I would clean up the humans'.

Then enjoy living in a filthy mess. [He's not here to split hairs over it.]

It seems that all you mortals are good for is for making messes of things.

I've got a war to end. If you want to complain, write it down and submit a comment card.

Why would I bother?

Because that's how it's done.

Whatever you say.

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