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assume that they are aware
they will be aiding the Educator in criminal activity. These companies usually
have at least one employee who is responsible with analyzing the legal
implications of the missions.”
    “We have
information that suggests they will be exiting IFCO borders in a little over
two weeks,” the commander said. “This gives us ample time to intercept them. We
will attempt a diplomatic approach first. I have scheduled a meeting with
Educator Miller, where I will personally discuss the matter with him.”
    The whole team
had a look of surprise. If the commander himself gets involved then there
must be more to this story than he is telling us,” Tamisa though. 
    She remembered
the man’s quick execution of Kaye Wright more than a decade ago. He had chosen
to kill him personally, with his own bare hands. That too had been a message,
and the population of Aanadya had understood it. This memory made her realize
how much time had passed and how far she had come.
    “So what if he
denies everything?” the timekeeper asked.
    “It doesn’t matter,
we have solid information that confirms the transportation.”
    “May I ask the
source?”
    “I’m afraid
not.”
    The timekeeper
was stunned, almost offended. Information was never classified in the
Enforcement Unit. With the exception of cadets, everyone had equal access to
information, from the high commander and his lieutenant to the field unit
commanders, the timekeepers and soldiers. It was considered an important factor
in the Unit’s success.
    The process of
becoming an Enforcer was so difficult that those who succeeded were deemed
completely trustworthy. Their full knowledge of any situation was vital to
their cohesive functioning. In its more than two centuries of existence, there
had never been an act of betrayal. This loyalty stemmed, in great part, from
the respect and the trust Commander Anderson inspired to his troops. That was
why it was so shocking for the team when he refused to divulge his source.
    Villo was the
only one who dared to ask for an explanation. “Why not, sir?”
    “I’m sorry, Mr
Kantil,” the commander said, “I’m afraid this particular information is under
‘exclusive classification’.” The team stared at each other in disbelief. Only
Villo held the commander’s gaze, before turning to look at Martin Anderson.
“Yes, sir,” he said coldly, for nothing else could be said in the situation.
    ‘Exclusive
Classification’ meant that a certain piece of information could be known by no
one other than the commander and his first lieutenant. It was a part of
protocol established at the formation of the Enforcement Unit, back when it was
still called the United Earth Army. It had been largely forgotten due to the
policy of shared access to information. Villo later told Tamisa that ‘exclusive
classification’ had, to his knowledge, never been used before.
    “Should I prove
unsuccessful in convincing Educator Miller to abandon this information
transport,” the commander continued, “then you need to prepare to go into
action in two weeks. Timekeeper Kernis will set up a timeline.  Use these
two weeks for intense training. With the exception of Mr. Muench - he pointed
at the man with the goatee - none of you have been to the Djago Desert. It is a
difficult place. Field Unit commander will be Ms. Tamisa Faber.”
    Tamisa almost
fell off her chair. The other team members were speechless. Only Villo didn’t
seem surprised.
    “Sir, with all
due respect,” said a large man with a shaved scalp, “she is on her first
mission, she -”
    “Do you have an
objection against my order, Mr. Calladan?” The enforcer looked away. He was
obviously displeased but he didn’t want to anger the commander. “No, sir.”
    Meanwhile,
Tamisa was struggling to wrap her head around the situation. She had just been
put in charge of a team on her first ever mission, a team that even included
her mentor, Villo. She was sure that it