Operation
Backhand / Mission S3-08 / Mission Briefing
Mission Objectives:
1. Infiltrate the Nakamura facility where Project "Thief of the Gods" is
being developed.
2. Procure all research data relating to Project "Thief of the Gods."
3. Obtain specimen samples of the source material for Project "Thief of
the Gods."
4. Rescue any surviving members of Team Fireball, Team Spiral, or the
special forces soldiers, or recover their bodies.
5. Rescue any experimental test subjects being held against their will.
6. Avoid being captured or killed.
7. Capture or kill all Nakamura staff.
8. Capture or destroy the research facility.
Background:
The extremely dangerous metapsionic viral agent, Project "Thief of the Gods," is
a threat to the entire world -- should an outbreak occur, super-powers will
propagate among infected individuals causing havoc. The virus is being
developed at a secret Nakamura facility located on Île
Désolée in the south Pacific.
SAGA's highest priority is to develop a cure or counter-agent in order to
neutralize the virus as a threat, so two groups of SAGA agents, Teams Fireball
and Spiral, along with special forces soldiers, were dispatched to raid the
facility. They were unable to overcome the facility defenses and all were
captured or killed. Analysis suggests that a stealthier approach may be
more successful, and the only agents available on short notice are Team Bulldog.
Expected Opposition:
Clan Moritoyo: This dark and mysterious ninja clan, practitioners
of ancient mystical arts, maintains a presence on Île
Désolée and is likely working with Nakamura. Their exact numbers and
capabilities are unknown.
Gene-Guards: Nakamura's private security force of genetically
enhanced soldiers is primarily responsible for security on the island.
Ito: An elderly man who is the supposed leader of Nakamura.
He may or may not be present on the island. SAGA is unclear exactly what
his role in the project might be.
Purge: We are still not sure of the relationship between Purge and
Nakamura. Prepare contingency plans in case she should show up.
Location:
Île Désolée is an isolated volcanic island in the south
Pacific. Satellite imagery shows a tower-like structure within the
volcanic crater although it is obscured by smoke and ash. There is a small
ninja community on the southeast slope of the mountain, which conceals a short
landing strip and tunnel entrances.
The island has camouflaged air defenses. Before being defeated, Team
Spiral managed to disable the primary sensor array, although it is likely
additional sensors are in place. Small surveillance drones wander
throughout the island's jungles as well.
Very little is known about the interior of the facility. The research labs
are thought to be inside the volcanic chimney, while living quarters, support
staff, storage, and barracks are underground near the ninja village. A
network of meson-lattice force fields has prevented further probing of the
facility's interior while also cutting off communication with the remnants of
Team Fireball and Team Spiral.
Operation Parameters:
The team will proceed immediately to the vicinity of
Île Désolée. They can choose their means of approach
to the island. Additional special forces
troops are on hand to aid in any rescue/extraction. Ms. Ambriose will be
the controller for this mission with Agent Bulldog acting in an advisory
capacity.
The mission team will have access to 100 points worth of SAGA equipment and
resources. Each member will be given an amber charm which renders the
wearer immune to disease. Additional special equipment may be available
upon arrival at the mission control aboard the USS Custer.
The time frame for this mission is right now.