1st Plan; voice

[blondtactician]

[The voice is measured, disciplined, but rather young:]

This is Armin Arlert, cadet of the 104th Scouting Legion, reporting. I arrived to an unknown location approximately one week ago, and have yet to meet any others from my group, or anyone with knowledge of our war with the titans. While I have currently determined the situation to be safe, even hospitable, all evidence suggests it will not remain so. Should anyone out there who serves under Generalissimo Dallas Zackley receive this message, please respond! [A pause, and there's a slight break in that resolve.] Please... I-I can't have been the only one to...

[After a moment, Armin clears his throat. He is shaken, but continues:] To everyone who arrived here prior to this month, I would appreciate any assessment of the situation or perspective on the war and the time-and-space transportation that appears to have taken place. Suggestions for further reading on the subject would also be appreciated.

[It's clear he's a bit worn out by making this message, though fighting to sound brave.] Thank you.

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[speakveryclearly]

[Unformatted text. She is trying so hard to be helpful to this poor confused young man who seems to be new at the whole technology thing.]

I saw you appreciated the historical text file someone else provided so if youd like this file contains my own version which extends somewhat further back to October

My name is Kanaya Maryam which is visible elsewhere if you look on the correct part of the display

For example here you can tell that I have responded to your post

And likewise any transport could examine your own network activity here

That mechanic is a little difficult to get used to but it should help you in seeking out specific individuals

Having said that if they havent materialized by now the likeliest date they will arrive is the first of the month

The next such date being the first of September

[blondtactician]

Thank you. That was very helpful.

With new Transports arriving monthly, I would think this island would be unable to sustain the population forever. Have they addressed this?

1/3

[speakveryclearly]

Well

2/3

[speakveryclearly]

The fact of the matter is

[speakveryclearly]

Transports depart on a less regular but numerically comparable schedule

The overall Transport population level is still increasing but much more slowly than the monthly arrival rate alone indicates

[blondtactician]

[That's a piece of the puzzle no one had explained yet.]

But they say casualties very rarely happen here, because the dead can be brought back.

So what happens to those who depart? Are they sent back home for being inadequate fighters?

[speakveryclearly]

Thus far we have not deduced any pattern whatsoever in the Transports who are not retained within the ranks of the Initiative indefinitely

As some of your other responders have stated the predominant theory hypothesizes return to the exact time and place of departure

[blondtactician]

Do you agree with that hypothesis? Others appear to have accepted it as fact.

[speakveryclearly]

My disagreements with the dominant hypothesis are based only in what happens next

So yes I do agree that you will go back to the time you left

[blondtactician]

Which part do you disagree with?

[speakveryclearly]

That What Will Happen When We Get Home Is Immutable And Already Determined

[blondtactician]

You think things could be changed because of us being here?

[speakveryclearly]

Well I Dont Think Well Just Forget All The Training And Bonding We Did Upon our Return Home

[blondtactician]

But people have said that's exactly what happened, in their experience.

[speakveryclearly]

[In contrast to her other messages this one is delayed for at least ten minutes.]


Whats your weapon
Has it given you any trouble

[blondtactician]

No. I picked something I already know how to use.

[speakveryclearly]

Sensible

[blondtactician]

I thought so.