UNITED COSMOS RESEARCH

  Jakarta Headquarters

  Classification: CONFIDENTIAL

  TO: Lead Researcher M. Hermes (G-0205), Gasing 03 Main Lab

  CC: Sergeant Major Ilya Stratoskha (G-0178), Gasing 03 Security Division

  FROM: Minister of Interstellar Travel, Johan Simone

  DATE: February 8th, 2132

  RE: Cargo Shipment - Confidential

  This communication serves as formal notification of incoming cargo shipment to Gasing 03 Station, scheduled arrival April 2132.

  SHIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS:

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  Dimensions: 6 meters (height, rounded approximation)

  Mass: 3 metric tons

  Classification Level: STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

  Receipt and handling of cargo shall be limited to designated personnel only. Lead Researcher Hermes will coordinate with Sergeant Major Stratoskha to ensure appropriate security protocols are maintained throughout receiving and storage procedures.

  Cargo arrival is synchronized with completion of Main Lab storage unit construction. Ensure all preparations are finalized prior to delivery date.

  Further details will be provided on need-to-know basis.

  Johan Simone

  Minister of Interstellar Travel

  United Cosmos Research

  Jakarta HQ

  [Handwritten note in margin, Mae's writing:]

  What the hell is 6 meters tall and needs a storage unit made of steel and diamond? And why the secrecy?

  Not that it matters. They don't pay me enough to ask questions above my clearance level anyway.

  At least now I know what we've been building for.