The Untold Story of the First Alien War

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TOP SECRET
Date: 10 June, 1997
Subject: Cover: Sportsmen

In order to avoid international diplomatic incidents, we've decided to extend our covers for X-COM operations in more sensitive, covert missions. However, the problem is, limited weapons access to maintain the cover of X-COM agents. Hopefully, this should be sufficient for some very sensitive covert operations for our agents to be in, as previously mentioned.

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TOP SECRET
Date: 10 June, 1997
Subject: Case 031 After Action Report

X-COM agents were deployed into the Tanzanian interior to deal with reports of giant frogs roaming around the area the agents were deployed to. During the engagement, most of our agents managed to sustain minor injuries, but were knocked unconscious by what Agent Mwatha calls "Bullfrogs", due to their difficulty to penetrate with conventional weapons. This being our first encounter with these creatures, X-COM scientists should begin studying the remains of these Bullfrogs as soon as possible.

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Re: Dog Acquisition Request - X-COM: GIB

Commander,

After a period of consideration, the Council has accepted your request for the use of trained dogs in future X-COM operations across the world. We hope that you are met with further success across the board. In the meantime, good luck, Commander.

Sincerely,
Frank Kirby

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TOP SECRET
Date: 10 June, 1997
Subject: Cult Outpost Assault 007 After Action Report

X-COM agents managed to raid a Church of Dagon compound in Mali, and the Dagonists attempted to put up fierce resistance against our agents. During the fight, Agent Bilenga was injured trying to subdue a Priest, and once the priest was subdued, the remaining Dagonists simply surrendered. Other than this, there is very little of note in this operation.

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CNN
10 June, 1997
Dagonist Compound Raided by Mali National Guard Forces

Local authorities in Mali had reportedly announced via state media that a Dagonist compound was raided by elements of the Mali National Guard, with only one guardsman sustaining minor injuries, and a total of eight suspects being apprehended for questioning by the government, with nine others being killed in a brief firefight. With the designation of the Church of Dagon as a terrorist group Ukraine, it is expected that Mali and Libya would follow suit quickly after today's raid.

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TOP SECRET
Date: 14 June, 1997
Subject: EXALT Infiltrator Interrogation Report

Nothing of note to be mentioned from the interrogation of our EXALT infiltrator, and the Chief Accountant is filing complaints again.

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TOP SECRET
Date: 15 June, 1997
Subject: Case 032 After Action Report

Another abducted farmer captured, likely not having anything useful to be gained. Very little of note to be mentioned.

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TOP SECRET
Date: 16 June, 1997
Subject: Cult Outpost Assault 008 After Action Report

Black Lotus safehouse was raided in Hoshu, Japan earlier as X-COM agents were deployed to deal with the matter, on account of a failed Council salvage team attempt to clear it out. However, while the operation was successful, Agent Yonas was killed due to sustaining significant injuries all over his body. A replacement will be found for Agent Yonas, and as usual, we will order any replacement equipment as needed.

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ABC News
16 June, 1997
Special Assault Teams Raid Another Black Lotus Safehouse

Japanese officials have announced that they have recently raided a Black Lotus safehouse earlier today, with only one officer reportedly killed in the raid and another suspect still being injured. The Japanese government has already demonstrated this as the first of many more crackdowns on the Black Lotus terrorist group. With the UN emergency session fast-approaching, the international community is holding their breath as to their response to the threat that both Black Lotus and now the Church of Dagon pose to international stability.

[Ace009]

TOP SECRET
Date: 19 June, 1997
Subject: X-COM Summary Report #1

Our investigation into anomalous reports around the world has allowed us to confirm that these incidents are indeed caused by factors which cannot be explained using conventional scientific knowledge. The most striking examples include biological organisms (see attachment no.2), but we believe that the greatest concern to the UN is the emergence of clandestine terrorist organisations that seem to be somehow connected to this paranormal activity. We strongly urge the United Nations Committee takes additional steps regarding more intelligence regarding these groups.

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TOP SECRET
Date: 22 June, 1997
Subject: Alien Language Investigation Report

As noted by my Intelligence Officer, the information uploaded into the abducted or brainwashed farmers' brains does, indeed appear to be a language of extraterrestrial origin. However, it is my recommendation that we look deeper into the language as our investigations and operations continue, starting with basic grammar structure, as we have no single expert on Earth who could even attempt to decipher it at this time.

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Re: Crowbar Acquisition Request

Commander,

Although our staff is confused as to the nature of why you would request the acquisition of crowbars, we have already begun granting you the authorisation to acquire said tools.

Good luck, Commander. We hope that you are met with further success.

Sincerely,
Frank Kirby

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Re: Request for Magnum Pistol Acquisition - X-COM: GIB

Commander,

Your request for the acquisition of the Magnum Pistol has been granted by the Council, and as such, we expect you to make good use of it. Farewell, Commander. We hope that you are met with...continued success.

Sincerely,
Frank Kirby

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TOP SECRET
Date: 24 June, 1997
Subject: Case 033 After Action Report

A zombie outbreak was wiped out by X-COM agents in Saudi Arabia, with great success. However, three civilians and Agent Nkitabugi were killed in the operation, and as such, we will have to begin searching for a new replacement for him. Otherwise, very little of note has occurred during this operation.

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Re: Request for Smith & Weson 610 pistol Acquisition

Commander, 

The Council has considered your request and has accepted it. Your agents will be handed the requested pistols as available for acquisition.

Good luck, Commander. We hope that you are met with...continued success.

Sincerely,
Frank Kirby

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TOP SECRET
Date: 25 June, 1997
Subject: Case 034 After Action Report

Killed a lone Megascorpion on this operation. So far, only one dead civilian has been noted. Otherwise, very little of note or use.

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Re: Request for Uzi Acquisition

Commander,

Your request to be provided with Uzi submachine guns has been accepted and we are preparing to deliver those at any time. We expect you to use them wisely, and I trust you will.

Good luck, Commander. The Council is watching with great anticipation.

Sincerely,
Frank Kirby

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Re: Request for Shotgun Acquisition

Commander,

Your request for acquisition of better shotguns than those originally available to X-COM has been accepted and as such, the Council has provided the necessary assets accordingly.

Good luck, Commander. We are expecting great success coming from you.

Sincerely,
Frank Kirby

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TOP SECRET
Date: 27 June, 1997
Subject: Zombie Outbreak 003 After Action Report

It can be safely said that although this operation was a success, X-COM has lost Agent Awani, who will be replaced as soon as possible. The outbreak will likely concern the Canadian authorities, who already have to worry about EXALT and the spread of Psiclone across the Americas.

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CBC News
27 June, 1997
Reports of Destroyed Towns in Northern Territories Cause Fear

Destroyed towns are reportedly being mentioned by civilian bypassers earlier today, as fears mount over what is believed by some to be a case of "monsters" and other alien creatures being reported as attacking small towns across the world, most notably reports of so-called "zombies" earlier today in the Northern Territories have caused other small towns in the Northern Territories to become more and more distrustful of outsiders. The government of Canada has decided to begin an investigation into the reports to see if these reports are accurate.