Hello, Soldiers.

First let me extend an apology for my string of absences. If I wasn't being tied down with paperwork, it was a mechanical issue with either the ship or my jack. But those problems have been resolved and I will be returning to active duty, effective immediately.

Now, on to the fun part. I have received clearance from the higher ups to go ahead with the Zion Invitational Tournament. This tournament is open to everyone from every organization. It will be similarly formatted to the Zion Combat test. It will take place over a series of days until the final match is complete.

Zion recently struck a blow to the Cypherites when we raided one of their hideouts. We collected a few of their bandanas in the process. Actually, we collected so many that we're not sure what to do with them all. Therefore, as a prize the winner may select two bandanas of their choosing. That means you can choose to get an Overdrive Bandana, or the Patcher's Bandana, or even the Sakura Bandana. The winner will also receive $information 30,000,000.

Here are the rules:

1. All loadouts and hybrids are allowed. The entire patcher tree is now banned. The Patcher sim is also banned. But any other loadout and hybrids are allowed. Mobius Code will be allowed.
2. No tactic boosters or other consumables of any kind. This includes the pills you get from the Simulacras in the organization areas. 
3. Each match will consist of the best 3/5 duels.
4. Any one from all five organizations may enter this tournament.
5. You must be at the maximum combat level to enter.
6. You will be asked to jack-out and re-enter the Matrix simulation. This will ensure an uncorrupted signal for optimal combat performance.
7. You must choose and load your attire before the fight starts, no changes will be allowed.

Registration is now open. Please sign up here or shoot me a message in the matrix. Please include your name, your faction, and your organization.

Registration is open til Sunday, June 8th. The dates for the matches will be announced soon.

Good luck to all!

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

Hello Soldiers,

    First I would like to apologize to all of the Operatives for my sporadic jack ins as of late. I've had some problems with my jack, as well as some increased paperwork. As it stands right now, my jack needs to be repaired. And according to some technician needs to have some updating done to it. Honestly, I don't know what the heck that guy was talking about. But I just follow orders. So I will be back in New Zion for the next two weeks. After such time, I will return to active duty. This will also mean that I will get back to a normal basis where I am free to jack in.

Once again, I'm sorry for any undue grievances I may have caused for you all. And rest assured, I will be back in full action two weeks from now.

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

 Hello Soldiers,

     As many of you have undoubtedly heard by now, Commander Lock went missing after the gate ramming and sabotage at Old Zion. Zion Command was still working out of Old Zion until our new database and systems were fully operational in New Zion. Fortunately enough, Tyndall was safely able to make it to New Zion. Captain Roland and his First Mate, Colt, were also able to make it to New Zion. Their ship was knocked out of commission, but they were able to catch a ride with another hovercraft leaving old Zion. However, we are not sure what happened to Commander Lock during the huge commotion. We have not received any transmissions or any other form of communications from Commander Lock.

   As it stands right now, it is far too dangerous to return to Old Zion. We have received reports that the perimeter of Old Zion is completely swarmed by Sentinels. We believe that they fully taken over Old Zion. There is no way we will be able to send a scouting party back there in the foreseeable future. There is just too many sentinels in the area to even think about doing something like that.

   This situation leaves Zion in a predicament. We are unable to search out the Commander Lock. We don't even know where he could possibly be. This leaves Zion with Commander Lock missing in action. Due to this, the Council was forced to make a difficult decision. They have decided that we need a Commander in Lock's absence. The decision was made and Captain Roland of the Mjolnir II has been promoted to Commander, affective as of yesterday.

I wish Commander Roland the best of luck as he takes over his new position and leads Zion though these difficult times.

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

Hello Soldiers,

Commander Lock and Zion Command have decided to issue a set of rankings for Captains involved in Hovercraft battles. The Zion Council would like you to come up with 5 ranks that will be used for Zion. A visual design is also required for each of the ranks. The parameters for the visual are stipulated below:

-Each image size must be 32X32 pixels
-Colors must fit into a 24-bit palette
-A simple border surrounding the frame must be present
-Submissions must be made in lossless PNG files

Example of the image size and border:

Commander Lock would like all rankings and visual representations turned in by Thursday, September 13th. Operatives from every organization may enter their own submission. Soon thereafter, you all will be able to vote for your favorite. The winning entry will have a chance to have their submission used as the ranking system.

Good luck to all! I'm anxious to see what you all come up with.

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

Zion is willing to pay $i 300k for each Tie clip sent to us. At the end of three weeks, August 10th, the person who has turned in the most System Tie clips will receive a special reward from Zion.

I will be the one collecting the Tie clips, and will distribute the $i 300k. Good luck to all!

 - Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

Hello Soldiers,

Due to the truce breaking, Captain Niobe told me to issue a Combat for all Soldiers in this instance. Soldiers, we most be ready at all times. Death with not give you a second chance, we all must be at our best. This tournament will be ran closely to how the Test was done on the Vector Instance.

Here are the rules:

1. All pure loadouts will be accepted. This means that if you are a Martial artist you may not have abilities from knife thrower loaded in your memory. The same applies for all branches of combat, no mixing.
2. No mobius code will be allowed.
3. No tactic boosters or other consumables of any kind.
4. Each match will consist of the best 2/3 duels.
5. Any and all Zionites may enter into this tournament.
6. You will be asked to jack-out and re-enter the Matrix simulation. This will ensure an uncorrupted signal for optimal combat performance.
7. You must choose and load your attire before the fight starts, no changes will be allowed.

To sign up for this Combat test please sign up here or send me an email in the Matrix.

Good luck to all!

Sign up ends on Monday, 7/16/07.

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

I would like to invite all those of the of Zion and the Machines to a meeting on Thursday, 7/12/07, at 2:00 pm MCT. This will be used to discuss some of our differences that we have accumulated over a long and short time span. Hopefully we will be able to settle some conflicts before anything boils over. This idea mainly arose from the situation that occured today. If you're not familiar with it, then please ask me or someone else. I feel that most of this was a misunderstanding. However, some actions must be held accountable. That statement  is true for all sides.

The meeting place has not been revealed yet due to security reasons. If you are interested in attending this, then please stay tuned for further details.

Thankyou for your time.

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

Hello, Operatives.

It seems that I am missing something. I've noticed that other Liaisons are beggining to have signatures to end their transmissions on the Data Node Communications Center. So I was wondering if you all would be so kind to provide me with one as well.

I've seen some of the works that have been created, and I am flat out astounded. That's why I'm asking you all for this favor. I may be able to provide the winner with some sort of prize. Although, it may not be much. We'll just have to wait and see. I'll choose the winner one week from now, which is Friday the 29th. I also think it's time to update my profile picture. So if you all would be kind enough to make one of those as well, it would be much appreciated.

Here are some photos of me. If you don't find something that you can use from these, then just contact me when I'm jacked in. I'll be happy to let you take some more photos.

Photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4, photo 5, photo 6, photo 7, photo 8, photo 9, photo 10, photo 11, photo 12, photo 13, photo 14, photo 15, photo 16, photo 17

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

Hello Soldiers,

      Yesterday we managed to obtain a list of Locations through the Skin Cells of Morpheus. How we managed to get a list out of the Skin Cells? I 'm not too sure. We had an Exile take it to a Scientist friend of his. From what I understand though, the Scientist extracted a code fragment from the skin cells which happened to have a document attached to it. This document was a list of locations. And as promised here is the list.

1.) Midian X:1354  Y:1 Z:-1156

2.) First United Church

3.) Sobra Shores X:-193 Y:7 Z:-1314

4.) Murasaki X:-387 Y:1 Z:250

5.) Murasaki X:-376 Y:0 Z:67

6.) Furihata X:-489 Y:-2 Z:-297

7.) moriah Projects X:1077 Y:51 Z:-231

8.) Zia X:767 Y:7 Z:-539

9.) Dannah Heights X:142 Y:1 Z:-984

10.) Kedemoth X:486 Y:-62 Z:-796

11.) Chelsea X:-157 Y:1 Z:-679

12.) South Vauxton X:-1116 Y:13 Z:-1008

13.) South Vauxton X:-1135 Y:5 Z:-866

14.) Club Messiah

15.) Top floor of Bishop Imports

We're not sure what this list is for, nor what the crossed out locations mean. Stay Vigilant Soldiers.

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

Hello Soldiers, 

    I think first an apology is in order. I apologize for my unscheduled absence. It turns out that the little bomb that Major Masters left for me caused more damage than I originally had thought. It had affected my jack. So I wasn't able to jack into the Matrix. I had to have some repairs done, if wanted to be able to jack in again. After the repairs were done, I had to stay out of the Matrix for a period of time in order for the repairs to properly heal and recover.

    During this time of recovery, I went back to Zion Command for a week to work with them. It was an honor to be there again. I forgot how much I loved that job. After my week with Zion Command, I went back to the Logos II and worked on the ship and took care of some paperwork.

Well, to make a long story short, the Jack is now in great working condition. I'm ready to report back for Duty. I'll see you all in the Matrix.

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer

I've been off work for a couple days now, but my shift begins again tomorrow. During this time I've had alot of time to ponder and think over some things. Which I plan on sharing with you all. But I think I'll start out with a poem. This poet lived quite a long time ago. Well... depends on if you're using the Matrix or the Real World calendar.

I measure every Grief I meet
With narrow, probing, Eyes--
I wonder if It weighs like Mine--
Or has an Easier size.

I wonder if They bore it long--
Or did it just begin--
I could not tell the Date of Mine--
It feels so old a pain--

I wonder if it hurts to live--
And if They have to try--
And whether--could They choose between--
It would not be--to die--

I note that Some--gone patient long--
At length, renew their smile--
An imitation of a Light
That has so little Oil--

I wonder if when Years have piled--
Some Thousands--on the Harm--
That hurt them early--such a lapse
Could give them any Balm--

Or would they go on aching still
Through Centuries of Nerve--
Enlightened to a larger Pain--
In Contrast with the Love--

The Grieved--are many--I am told--
There is the various Cause--
Death--is but one--and comes but once--
And only nails the eyes--

There's Grief of Want--and grief of Cold--
A sort they call "Despair"--
There's Banishment from native Eyes--
In Sight of Native Air--

And though I may not guess the kind--
Correctly--yet to me
A piercing Comfort it affords
In passing Calvary--

To note the fashions--of the Cross--
And how they're mostly worn--
Still fascinated to presume
That Some--are like My Own--

By Emily Dickinson

- Rylet

Zionite Liaison Officer.