Extra Drop #002C The Moment Var Disappeared (Internal Report – COMPNOR | Platform Epsilon – 17:42)
Fragmented observation, microtensions, and the riddle of Corridor 3-A: Did Var know he was being followed?
CLASSIFICATION: INTERNAL – COMPNOR (EYES ONLY)
FILE CODE: CPN-IS.OVR/VAR-4X/INT-SHADOW
COMPILED FOR: Marshall Jaseb Chevalier
SUBMITTED BY: Field Intelligence Node — Observation Cell THETA-2
LOCATION: Platform Epsilon, Myomar
LOCAL DATE-TIME: 17:42-19:15h – Shift Transition Cycle
COMPNOR REPORT – DAY 1
Observation Analysis – Platform Epsilon | Investigator: THETA-2
OBJECTIVE: Tactical Surveillance of Classified Asset — “Nellis Var”
OPERATION STATUS: Phase I — Non-Intrusive Monitoring and Insertion
I. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
During the shift transition window, direct visual surveillance was maintained on the asset designated as “Nellis Var” in the vicinity of the Secondary Maintenance Sector of Platform Epsilon. The recorded behavior matched expectations for a low-clearance civilian technician: controlled gait, uniform consistent with environmental residue (minor industrial grime), and movement without perceptible social interaction.
II. TACTICAL OBSERVATION — CONTACT LOSS INCIDENT
At approximately 17:44, visual tracking was interrupted due to an unexpected cargo movement along cross-corridor 3-A. This forced Cell THETA-2 to temporarily abandon the planned proximity route.
During this timeframe, contact with Var was completely lost. Line of sight could not be maintained, and no reliable ambient audio could be captured.
Upon reestablishing position, the subject was observed already in motion, heading in the opposite direction, appearing calm and resuming routine activity as if no deviation had occurred. His posture was functionally appropriate — steady pace, no apparent urgency.
However, several micro-behaviors stood out: slightly heightened lateral scanning, minor shoulder stiffness, and the absence of his usual pause when crossing convergence zones.
While maintaining a technical facade, the subject showed discreet indicators of accumulated tension — not panic, but rather the residual strain typical of someone emerging from a high-focus or latent-risk scenario.
III. PARTIAL ASSESSMENT
Based on the comparative interval before and after contact loss, it is not possible to confirm any irregular action, nor any unauthorized access to critical installations. Nonetheless, the subtle tension markers observed upon reappearance — paired with the sustained performative routine — support the hypothesis that the subject has prior training in exposure control and open-field risk management.
The brief disappearance — coinciding with an operationally vulnerable window — followed by seamless reintegration into his baseline pattern, is insufficient for formal accusation. However, it cannot be dismissed as incidental. The profile is consistent with deliberate evasive behavior, even if the specific action was not directly observed.
IV. AGENT’S RECOMMENDATION (THETA-2)
Given the scenario and the constraints of direct observation, the following is advised:
• Continuation of passive surveillance, with rotation of observers and segmentation of known blind zones (particularly maintenance access corridors lacking cross-coverage);
• Integration of reports from additional cells (THETA-1 and THETA-3) to cross-reference routine pathways and recurrent access points.
SIGNED:
Agent THETA-2
Platform Epsilon
🎙️ Gm NOTES:
This marks the first time THETA-2 has completely lost contact with Nellis Var. The disappearance was brief — but long enough to trigger suspicion. A shift rotation, overlapping patrols, and a diverted cargo unit set the perfect stage for a disguised withdrawal.
The warning signs weren’t overt — no sudden movement, no breach alarms. But players of tactical RPGs know: sometimes, it’s the calculated silence that screams louder than any blaster fire.
XP: Jaseb (+1)
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⚠️ Upcoming Intelligence Reports Will Include:
• Cross-Matrix of Var’s Movement Patterns across blind surveillance zones — including points of deviation, recurrence, and tactical redundancy.
• Initiatives Triggered During the Operational Blackout — signs that Var may have activated dormant assets, accessed restricted terminals, or reestablished silent contact with unknown handlers.
• Field Sync from Cell THETA-3 — to verify if the disappearance was part of a broader misdirection maneuver or an isolated tactical evasion.
• Risk Assessment Update for Marshall Chevalier — is Var escalating toward hostile action or maintaining passive resistance beneath the surface?
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