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Chapter 2 - Closed Borders

UN Peacekeeping Mission — General Thompson

Location: Hong Kong Port

Date: **** ** **

Transcript:

00:09:

Squadron reports successful landing at Causeway Bay.

Radio: "Squadron to Tower — no signs of life in immediate vicinity."

Tower: "Roger. Continue advancing."

00:10:

Squadron encounters first signs of life.

Radio: "We have a body. Male, approx. 30 years old. Entry wound at the neck — appears to be from .45 caliber or higher."

Tower: "Acknowledged. Maintain formation."

00:20:

Squadron advances into city; heavy resistance encountered.

Radio: "Requesting immediate backup! Heavy fire at Gloucester Road!"

Tower: "Request denied. Rescue helicopter en route to Tai Hang. Hold position."

00:21:

Radio: "We're down to three members. Situation critical. Assistance required —"

Tower: "Helicopter neutralized by hostile aircraft. Surrender is last option."

Radio (shouting): "They are savages! If we surrender, we die! Send air support immediately or—"

[Transmission abruptly ends]

UN Surveillance Mission — Fifth Reconnaissance Aircraft Squadron

Location: Beijing

Date: **** ** **

Data Summary:

The PRC has effectively closed all borders; contact with civilian or military authorities has ceased.

Most coastal and border regions appear abandoned.

On ** **, visual reconnaissance detected lights in the city of Chang'an.

Approaching main objective required increased altitude due to active anti-aircraft defenses.

Electromagnetic sensors indicate multiple power and radio sources within Beijing city limits.

Lower-altitude stealth observation revealed rapidly constructed housing clusters, tents, and numerous cranes.

Operational Conclusion:

Mission completed without incident, but under high risk. Observation team returned to base.

[Note: unusual growth and energy signatures in urban areas remain unexplained.]

End of Report

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