ISSUE 18758  21 August 2206
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he ebola-like outbreak at Pentagon2 (P2) Arizona has spread to the fusion reactor and the central master computer room. Secretary of State Bransby has ordered a Status 14 to be issued, effective immediately.

A Status 14 has only been issued once before, but on that occasion (during the quake of 2116) it was rescinded after only three days, when security at Pentagon1 was quickly deemed to be "clear of present danger."

Scientists are still unable to explain why the ebola evaded the standard detection algorithms of the inbuilt molecular security detection analysis systems (MSDAS) used in all Pentagons. Professor of Bio-molecular Genetics (Harvard University) Victor Tirgentiev said he could not rule out a transgenic version of ebola engineered with tailor-made "spectral" DNA.

No statements have been reported from suspect terror groups, notably Circle of the Grey Crescent, leading to suspicion that further escalations will transpire before statements are broadcast.

A full minimum 72 hour lock-down of all citizens has been ordered across the US, with Canada and Mexico to announce if they will follow suit before nightfall. Satellite controlled roborangers have been activated.

Under Status 14, Pentagon3 (P3) has immediately commenced uploading of computer codes, magnetic defence pulse clearances and activation of human and robotic personnel. Situated near the Kimberleys in Western Australia, P3 is believed to have operated in caretaker capacity for the last 50 years or so with fewer than 20 employees.

Full activation will take up to a month. (Status 14 requires that two of the three Pentagons must be operational at all times, under the revised constitution of 2086.)

Australian defence forces have activated to secure a 100km exclusion zone pending the deployment of USAF forces, expected within a week after decontamination checks are completed. However, this could be delayed by up to a month by Australian quarantine regulations.

Australian President George Larmsby has telephoned US President Wakely to advise him that laser pulse equipped tank robots had been deployed without incident and that the facility is secure.

A Chinese nuclear PRC78 satellite has been shifted to provide temporary space cover while the situation is analysed.

Quarantine procedures will take up to 28 days. After priority assessment, US Vice President Murton is expected to arrive at P3 next week, where he may stay for several years if necessary. President Larmsby, in his only press conference so far, said thaa// /// //7452kfh33je/\\\\\

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