MILITARY AFTER-ACTION REPORT (AAR)
Classification: CONFIDENTIAL – EYES ONLY
Prepared by: [REDACTED], Thuadal Caliphate Expeditionary Command
Date: [REDACTED]

Objective: Reconnaissance and expansion of Thuadal Caliphate foothold on Herd (Jesken abandoned world). Primary goals: assess facility integrity, recover intelligence, and secure resources.

Location: Nova Bastion Facility, Herd (Jesken abandoned world)
Duration: [REDACTED]
Outcome: SUCCESS (Facility partially reactivated, intelligence recovered, hostile entities neutralized)

1. Planet Herd: Barren, zero atmosphere, no water, extreme cold. Facility powered by battery reserves via Drift portal.
2. Facility Status: Abandoned, zero energy, structural integrity compromised. Radioactive contamination present due to Jesken nuclear intervention.

1. Mycofiends: Fungal parasites animating humanoid corpses. Mindless, resilient to extreme conditions. Threat Level: MODERATE (numbers unknown, sporadic patrols).
2. Hostile Automata: Maintenance bots repurposed by hacked defense systems. Threat Level: LOW (neutralized post-power restoration).

1. Team inserted via helipad (upper level) due to blocked main entrance.
2. First Contact: Mycofiend encountered, pinned under debris. Team dispatched patrol at lower-level entrance.
3. Discovery: Radioactive barrels, mummified corpses in non-functional medbays. Intel: Jesken military personnel, evidence of internal strife (harassment, embezzlement, unlawful dismissals).

1. Geothermal Generator: Uncoupled, emitting light radiation. Team suffered radiation exposure; Palarandusk returned to shuttle for anti-radiation meds.
2. Power Restoration: Generator reconnected by Grzegorz (engineering), Stakko/Palarandusk (crafting), Sy/Jakob (computers). Zyraxion managed radiation exposure.
3. Computer Systems: Activated post-power restoration. Intel Recovered:
   1. Personnel: 66 permanent, 11 temporary residents. Notable: Nestor Ilios (embezzlement), Commander Minika Ojo (unlawful dismissals).
   2. Projects:
      1. Void Thrusters: Mech aerial deployment tech (prototype).
      2. Empathetic Receptors: Soldier synchronization tech (experimental).
      3. Coalescence Core: Dual-pilot mech system (mind-sync required).
      4. Internal Defense Hack: System programmed to target all personnel except 6 individuals (5 military + Nestor Ilios).
   3. Map: Facility layout acquired.
   4. Medical Android “Hats Madcap”: Provided historical context:
      1. Nuclear Event: Jesken scientist Morbius Ultimus detonated warhead in planetary core to reignite dying world. Outcome: Partial success—geothermal generator operational, but radiation and structural damage persist.
      2. Mech Bay: “Gypsy Danger” mech head located; body damaged, reactor offline.

1. Mycofiends: Multiple skirmishes (drained pool, lower levels). Outcome: All neutralized.
2. Maintenance Bots: Activated post-power restoration. Outcome: Neutralized after android-mycofiend conflict.

1. Living Quarters: Amputated Vesk (eastern living quarters), likely medical experiment or punishment.
2. Storage Room: Primitive drones, broken motorcycle (repairable).
3. Turret System: Disarmed by Grzegorz (high risk of friendly fire).

1. Nuclear Intervention: Warhead detonation partially revived planetary core. Implications: Facility's geothermal generator functional, but environment remains hazardous.
2. Project Failures:
   1. Elemental Radiation Shielding: All test subjects (Air Elementals) perished.
   2. Elemental Ammunition: Casualties reported; project halted under Minika Ojo's orders.

1. Coalescence Core: High-value tech. Potential for Thuadal mech programs.
2. Medical Android: Hats Madcap debriefed. Status: Cooperative but loyal to Jesken. Recommendation: Further interrogation at Thuadal base.

1. Radiation Exposure: Entire team affected (managed by Zyraxion).
2. Equipment Loss: None.
3. Enemy KIA: 12+ Mycofiends, 8+ maintenance bots.

1. Dragonkin Mobility: Corridor navigation issues. Recommendation: Pre-mission structural intel.
2. Radiation Protocol: Mandatory anti-radiation gear for future ops.
3. Android Diplomacy: Madcap demonstrates value as asset. Action: Develop extraction/recruitment strategies for Jesken AI.

1. **Follow-Up Mission:** Secure Coalescence Core and "Gypsy Danger" mech for Thuadal R&D.
2. **Investigate Nuclear Fallout:** Assess Herd's core stability post-detonation.
3. **Monitor Jesken Movements:** Potential Uzadour Empire conflict spillover.

END REPORT
SIGNED [REDACTED], Commanding Officer
Thuadal Caliphate 5th Expeditionary Force