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.
Copyright © 2007 William J. Scott III