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                                                                                      -Old zion-
                                                                                -breifing room A7-

Phrack and the other officers stood to the side of the room looking over reports and information coming in from operatives all across the system, reports of sightings and conflicts, the winter chaos making things no easier this time around. While the majority of were flipping through the numerous reports, Phrack was looking over the troops being debriefed in the room before him.

Captains of the Pluribus Neo group and some other underground Zionist captains were also present, listening to the man on the elevated platform explain the situation.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, as previously theorized the BIP is tied to Trinity. More evidence has surfaced, indicating that the BIP program is, in fact, or is related, to the former Zion operative. No doubt you've all heard of her and the stories - the IRS database is still one of the most noteworthy jobs pulled off to date. What some of you might not have known she was the only other person to have ventured to Machine City with Neo - they were very close, enough such that the possibility of her pressence is of great interest to us. Many rumors existed concerning her fate, several consisted of reports that she was in fact deceased. The mystery concerning her and this program is as confusing as it is intriguing."

"Moving forward - the recent confrontation between Ghost and presumably Agent pace in the presence of the BIP has got the city up in arms. A security feed from the building where everything went down
has been leaked to the general awakened populace, and like before it still seems to be a race to find and communicate with the BIP."

Darminian paced back and fourth as he spoke looking over the captains, it had been a while since they'd all gathered so formally and gotten straight to business. Aracher nodded to Odj who was in the
process of tweaking a nearby terminal, which resulted in a large monitor coming to life and displaying the security feed. His attention turned away from Odj and towards Darminian.

"We've still got no perfected means of tracking the BIP, that doesn't leave us with many options." Aracher spoke.

"Ghost didn't seem to have any problems tracking her down." External piped in over top of a report he was reading.

"If the BIP is in fact Trinity then it would make sense Ghost has an edge in terms of knowing her moves." Grey spoke this time as chatter began to run through the group of captains, rumors of failed romance, and drama ect. - all of this amplified by the fact that on the screen Pace had a weapon aimed at Ghost as he stood between her and the BIP.

"Listen up!" Darminian broke through the chatter and silenced the room.

"Ghost is our best bet in terms of tracking down the BIP, however his closeness to Trinity also makes him a target on several front's - as such our two priorities are the location and support of both parties. If it is in fact Trinity then we need to speak to her as soon as we can - she's the only one right now who might be able to tell us anything at all about Neo, also her pressence in the system has a means of renewing the concept that perhaps the One is in fact still alive as many of us believe. I'm not going to delve into the semantics of faith but I will say today is not a day to lounge around
we've got some work ahead of us, kids. Also, two complications have entered into the mix."

Darminian motioned to the monitor and on screen to white flashes erupted yielding the frames of two new Oligarchs.

"We don't know anything about them yet, but it's safe to assume they're here for the BIP and they're going to cause some problems, hopefully their presence here hinders the machines enough to give us the edge in finding and supporting Ghost and the BIP."

"Ah crap, not more of them." One captain chimed in.

"Seriously, how many of these bastards are there?" As did another captain.

"Apparently there aren't as many as initially thought but an exact number is uncomfirmed, there are plenty of theories, but the only fact is they are dangerous and they have an 'agreement' with the machines. They all also seem to want the BIP, not that that's news."

"So are we calling it the BIP or Trinity now?" Windfaller piped up.

"Call her whatever you like so long as were all on the same page." Darminian replied.

"As for dealing with the new Oligarch's, like before they are to be handled with extreme caution, they've proven themselves to be devious and manipulative as well as dangerous, learn what you can as fast as you can. The more we know, the better our chances." Darminian spoke before looking to the monitor.

The final frames of the security feed show the lupine operative fleeing the scene. Phrack spoke this time, having more detailed experience with Ookami then most were aware of.

"For anyone here who doesn't know, that's the Merovingian's lapdog Ookami - which mean's the Merv's are going to be on the same page as everyone else, if not moreso - they're going to be after the same parties and no doubt trying to manipulate the two new complications we've got on our hands. Don't forget that if this thing is Trinity, the Merovingian may feel he still owes her for the stunt she pulled in Club Hel, when last they met. Zion operatives are going to be in full-force support of Ghost and any of them with faith in regards to the One are going to be especially interested in the latest happenings. As per usual, support them where possible and necessary but don't forget our focal points. As for the machines - we're going to be warring with them all the time, anyway, so this is just another excuse - like Darm said - they'll probably have their hands full trying to keep the visitors from tearing the city apart while hunting, so now is the best time for us to operate." He paused a moment staring across the group of them assembled, a refreshed aura within the room in terms of motivation in interest, the silent fear behind the officers in terms of how long it might last.

"I want you and your crews to spread out across the Matrix and do whatever you can to learn as much as you can about what's happening. I want you to locate Ghost and the BIP, chances are if you find one, you'll find the other. I want special attention paid to the International district - there's been an influx of activity down there recently and we need to know why. You're all competent operatives so let's get out there and get this taken care of. The sooner, the better." With that, Phrack turned and headed back inside the office beyond the briefing room, after several minutes the room was empty save for the officers discussing the latest developments.

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"What do you guys think?" Phrack asked, looking over the other Rank One's, in terms of all that had unfolded, as per usual the surface was simple - the most recent business with the BIP and everything else happening, but as always the past lurked beneath the surface, every step and movement, every intricate detail that followed the life line and actions of the group. He was stoic and quiet in contemplation while looking over his officers.

"You already know what i think." Darminian replied.

"You don't think it's her then?"

"I'm not saying it's not possible, but we have to accept the fact that as it stands there's no way of knowing for sure, everyone who is familiar with the One is familiar with the path and steps of him and those closest to him. I'd like to believe it is her for what it means, what it could mean, but I have to voice that it's still not confirmed yet."

"I'll grant you it's not one hundred percent, but if anyone would know, Ghost of all people would." Phrack replied to his doubting Thomas. Externalerror and Aracher were in quiet discussion concerning the
militaristic standpoint of the group and what it meant to support and protect the two parties. There was an electricity to the looming combat ahead, the two were hardened warriors with little to no fear of
death or pain, a disturbing result of a world turned so cold, yet their strength was a pillar.

"Whatever happens, we'll be able to handle it, blood or bullets. If this really is Trinity, we'll protect her." Ex spoke aloud.

"Agreed - we owe it to Neo to do so anyways, besides I'm always happy to spill Merv and Machine blood." Ex and aracher seemed to nod and chuckle - always ready for battle.

"Archangel?"

"I believe it's her Phrack, and this might just be the break we've been waiting for. If it is, she can lead us to Neo - if anyone could find Neo or save him it's her. She has before, she can do it again." Phrack nodded silently contemplating the priest's words.

"If she can lead us to Neo, then I don't doubt that every one of us will do whatever is in our power to protect her and do what we can." Archangel spoke again.

"I agree." Phrack replied.

The group grew silent in contemplation over all the "if's" and possibilities unfolding around them, soon after even they left the room, Phrack and Darminian stayed discussing the courses of action to take from there on.

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