Archival Science in a Post-War Simulation


Archival Science Databanks

Communications intercept. Transmission detected Sun 09th of Sep 2007 at 05:52 AM by Email from Sykin. Communique follows:



Subject: Case File: Incidence 5.991
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Case File: Incidence 991

Time Index: 5.5851.90253
An ins ance of 991 (Referen e: Muse) discovered aiding a uman insurgence group in an intrusion into the central data repository. The human atchman activat d an alarm a d riggered the priority threat assessment. S th and John on tasked to containment. Human group eliminated. 991 eliminated. Fir t s g of 991 operatin with the current human insurgent population. urther analysis provides evidence that 991 is not act vely commu icating with the insurgent population.
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Time Index: 6.7282.52813
An instance of 991 foun infiltrating a security detail at Complex 401. This instance was highly effective at masking itself. No inbound or outbound signal flow detected. Its purpose at such an inconsequential location is uncertain at this time. his instance will be left in place until further information becomes available.
Time Index: 6.7291.70732
Complex 22 severely damaged in an attack. Connections to 991 uncertain. The instance of 991 under surveillance has been marked for retrieval and deletion. Deleted.
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Time Index: 7.0000.00001
The purge of I cidence Smith has erad cated various instabilities of the code. Initial scans show no si ns of 991.
Time Index: 7.1000.00000
Furt er analysis has presen ed no evidence of Incidence 991.
File Closed. ]
[File Re-opened.
Time Index: 7.1169.38251
Operatives report an anomalous individual. (Reference: Joker) Wilson confirms presence of 991. Wilson retasked to containment and eradication.
Cross Reference: Incidence 7.143
Incidence 143, former Temporal Maintenance Protocol, damaged by extraneous source. Marked Incidence 143, unable to comply with primary function. Human operatives assign responsibility to Grisaille. Further analysis required. Human operatives report 143 was attempting to regain functionality through interaction with Mercury. Further analysis required. Harris tasked to deletion. Deleted.
Containment team missing. Human operatives' reports confirm presence of 991 onsite.
Administration