Bio-Habitat 00117 Observation Post 36211

  CR’EON

  This is Cr’eon, Bio-Habitat 00117, with my daily report. No detectible Angel Guard activity. Inhabitants remain unaware of their Bio-Hab containment. The culling protocol continues into its 80th day local. Culled figures attached along with current population densities and locations.

  I glanced through the pages of data before finding what I was looking for.

  Behemoth predicts Chosen Army candidates will be selected within the next 30 days. The updated candidate list along with their locations is attached.

  Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings.

  My skin prickled as I looked at the next data set.

  Behemoth is predicting Bio-Hab failure within the next 400-600 days at the current culling rate. I will update as Behemoth revises that figure.

  I closed my eyes and shook my head at the thought of sitting in this box for another two years. I consoled myself with the thought that at least the end was in sight.

  Who was I kidding, I’d probably be transferred to overwatch a different Bio-Hab once this one was gone. My unit sure wasn’t going to take me back.

  Minor system fluctuations have been observed near the attached coordinates, designated: Austin. The cause and extent are unknown. The area has been flagged for additional observation. All known Chosen Army candidates in the indicated area have been tagged for additional screening. Results pending.

  Sighing, I encoded my report and transmitted it.

  I stood and walked the short distance to the direct observation port. Looking down on the Bio-Hab below, I took note of how the once-white clouds had turned a dingy gray while a fine brown mist seemed to lie just beneath the clouds.

  The constant broadcasts had mostly ceased. Seems the inhabitants didn’t need entertainment now that survival had become a daily struggle.

  “At least they’re not bored anymore.”