In-Game Notes (Bureau)
This is a list of all found notes from Missions in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
Groom Range, sub-level checkpoint
Director Frost,
It is with all due respect for you and the organization you represent that I compose this note imploring you to please reign in the actions of one Agent Angela Weaver, currently in your employ. The audacity of Agent Weaver’s actions of late can only be motivated by perplexing and utterly unfounded paranoia.
General Deems
Groom Range, sub-level Elerium lab
Memo To: Pvt. Launcce William Carter is not to leave quarters unless in the custody of Lt/ Garber-Paul. Photographic identification of both Garber-Paul and William Carter are included with this correspondence. These orders are of the highest priority.
Under no circumstances is anyone other than the courier himself to manipulate, manhandle, or in any way come into physical contact with the case trusted to his charge.
-Lt. Curr
Groom Range, war room check-in
General Deems,
Director Faulke has been nothing less than cagey as regards the findings of his team at the operation in Montana. The Director has flat-out ignored requests to deliver the apparatus uncovered in the Bannock mines to our laboratories here at Fort Groom. He claims to have secured the artifact at an undisclosed facility, the whereabouts of which are so highly classified that I can’t even verify the place even exists! Faulke is protected all the way up the chain, well beyond my pay-grade.
I’ve informed him repeatedly that the request to transfer the object comes down from you, sir, but he still refuses to acquiesce. I’ve done all I can, sir.
Col. Weatherfrud
Groom Range, war room check-in
Elerium- Space Race Implications
Data Source: Test Series E-43 (12 shots total) Class: Sub-Terranean
As regards directing the funding for future Elerium-based research, I would petition General Deems and the rest of the board to consider the implications this material has on the exploration of Outer Space. Though it is impossible to discern whether this substance exists behind the Iron Curtain, prudence demands we assume it does. Lack of action in this arena will almost certainly see the Soviets extending the already embarrassing lead they’ve taken in the so-called Space Race.
I strongly urge the department to focus significant funding in this direction.
Sincerely, Dr. Feebaker
XCOM base, Act 1, communications offices
“Intercepted Transmission, Fort Detrich, MD”
Sir, enemy has overrun our [inaudible] _casualties are high and we are having trouble mounting a counterattack [coughing, inaudible] The enemy was able to infiltrate and release out stores of [coughing, inaudible] _never had a chance. All staff evacuating to [static]
XCOM base, Act 1, Faulke office
“Security Installations Almost Complete” Director Faulke
The closed-circuit security system has been installed in several of the facility’s main rooms as well as the corridors. This covers all major sections of the base and at your request, we have added a monitoring station in your office. The recording options have also been provided, but some of the crew have concerns about installing cameras in the living and hygiene quarters. I told them I understood, but with potential infected, we just can’t be too careful. You can expect all surveillance to be in place soon.
Pat Barclay Maintenance
XCOM base, Act 1, Ready Room
Ian,
Are the rumors true? Some of us have been shut away down here in the war room since the initial attack. Reports of the devastation have been bad enough, but can they really hide among us? How are we supposed to fight against that? Do we even know if this base in secure? Some of us have already been getting twitchy after long hours without seeing the sun. Rumors like this could lead to a riot.
Laurence Stiegar Materials Specialist
XCOM base, Act 1, Skyranger pad
To All Base Staff:
We apologize for the power fluctuations that are causing brown-outs throughout the facility. Engineers are working around the clock on bringing all necessary electrical subsystems up to speed, but the size of the project is taking a toll on our systems. We request your patience and restraint in unnecessary power use. Particularly, we request that Dr. Heinrich and his team in the research lab limit their power consumption. While I appreciate the gravity of the situation we’re in, along with the fact that we have never had to run at full capacity, continued power disruptions will cause unavoidable delays in production.
Donald P. Wrangler Senior Staff Engineer
XCOM base, Act 1, Lab
Dr. Heinrich
As per your request we are refitting the missile silo to house recovered elerium samples. Since we’re unsure what long term exposure to the substance may bring we are lining the silo walls with lead for extra protection. We should have this completed in conjunction with other improvements we are making to the lab. The missile that had been housed in the silo has been safely dismantled and stored. However, I simply cannot comply with the requests of Drs. Murphy and Scott, who requested it for “high-yield elerium delivery experiments.”
Perhaps you should talk to them about their independent studies.
Donald P. Wrangler Senior Staff Engineer
==XCOM base, Act 1, Armory
July 19, 1963 Armory Staff
After last month’s weapon test incident we’ve installed and tested sprinklers in the firing range test area. We should not have another incident like the last one and frankly I don’t think the environment here can handle another fire. Please make sure all live fire tests are supervised as our target dummies are susceptible to fire.
Pat Barclay Maintenance
XCOM base, Act 1, Elevator hall
Incident Report
Last week was the second time weapons crates were stacked in front of the Skyranger bay elevator. Only the quick-thinking of maintenance crew avoided injury during the expedited return of DaSilva’s team. While I understand our rush and the need to have fuel and ammunition readily available, it must be procured through the Requisition Officer in the Armory per normal channels. The Req. Officer needs to maintain an accurate count and service weapons that com back from the field. Proper procedures must be maintained if we are to fight orderly and effectively.
Pat Barclay Maintenance
XCOM base, Act 2, Communication office
Heavy alien construction has removed all but nominal traces of Rosemont University and the surrounding neighborhood. Military defenses have been obliterated, and nearly all civilian populace has been infected with the unknown “sleepwalker” ailment.
Target Weir was successfully extracted, as were a number of uninfected civilians-- currently in quarantine in medical bay for further study. Wreckage of enemy gunship has been delivered to lab with other Outsider artifacts for analysis.
Mission successful.
XCOM base, Act 2, Lab
Outsider Biological Examination
Dr. Dresner,
Here are the findings from the Outsider biopsies. I should call out a few of the more interesting findings which may be useful for your own research:
1- The Outsiders’ biology is largely similar to our own; carbon-based, bipedal, vertebrate, all that. They appear to eat, crap, breath, bleed, and die like us.
2- Many appear to have major modifications to their circulatory, nervous, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems. These appear to be synthetic additions but the implantation method is far too through and precise for any surgery we’ve ever seen.
3- On death, these modifications overheat, rapidly consuming themselves and their host. Careful surgery can prevent this, but it’s very difficult and dangerous. Surgeon Kirkhope received severe blisters on the fingers of his scalpel hand, thank you very much.
I trust this is enough information for you to work with, and my staff can return to treating injured humans and studying the afflicted sleepwalkers. If you require more data, you are cordially invited to perform your own god-damned research.
Dr. Jeff Hara
XCOM base, Act 2, Armory
Security Screening Questions, Friday, Nov 2, 1962
To All Security Agents: Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines: “Please recite the Pledge of Allegiance.”
Obviously, this should be easy for any red-blooded American. Be sure to watch for unusual cadence, which may indicate unfamiliarity with the pledge, or for signs of discomfort at the phrase “under God.” Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.
Director Faulke
XCOM base, Act2, Upper office entrance
Security Screening Questions, Sunday, Nov 11, 1962
To all Security Agents:
Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings, and “suspicious” response guidelines: “Where were you when President Johnson was assassinated?”
Obviously, this is a trick question. The Outsiders are passingly aware of our recent history, but appear to be bad at distinguishing between specific human names. Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.
Director Faulke
XCOM base, Act2, Offices
Security Screening Questions, Wednesday, Nov 14, 1962
To All Security Agents: Today’s security question for infiltrator screenings”suspicious” response guidelines: “What noise does a dog make?”
Interrogation has revealed that Outsiders do not appear to have dogs on their homeworld, and as such will not respond with the obvious “woof” or “bark” or even “bow wow.” The closest thing they have appears to be a sort of mechanically-augmented personal pack animal of similar shape and size. Be warned: at least one infiltrator in the field has been uncovered attempting to pass by using the sound of these creatures: “goff goff.”
Remember, your vigilance means the safety of the base and our entire species. When in doubt, take no chances.
Director Faulke
XCOM base, Act 2, Avenger Hanger
Project Avenger Order Form
Deliver immediately and file in a secure envelope. Too many rumors about Project Avenger have been leaking out. I know the team needs to know that we have a positive way of striking back at the enemy, but we cannot afford to risk this knowledge reaching an infiltrator.
XCOM base, Act 2, Break room
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I know we’re all dealing with a lot right now, from weeks living underground to the threat of extinction of the human race, but if I find the person who keeps drinking my personal store of Thunder Cola, I WILL TURN YOU IN AS AN INFILTRATOR AND SEE YOU IN FRONT OF A FIRING LINE!
Go ahead and test me, Edmund
XCOM base, Act 2, Ready room
Infiltrator Testing Procedures
All Personnel: As the tragic events around Nils’ demise have taught us, we must be eternally vigilant against infiltration from the Outsider menace. Physical screening can prevent cloaked Infiltrators, but we must be wary of other forms of infiltration, particularly by sympathizers or double agents.
Until such time as we can determine a scientific test to reveal the enemies among us, we have developed a functional identity test. On entrance to the base form any external trip or assignment, all personnel are required to go through a screening attended by no fewer than two guards. These guards will ask one of a series of screening questions, rotated daily. Any subject who gives what is considered a suspicious response will be held for further questioning. Security agents will be given the questions and guidelines depeicting what constitutes a “suspicious” answer on a daily basis. We thank you for your vigilance. With your assistance, we shall persevere.
Director Faulke
OPERATION:GUARDIAN, After PAL room
My Dear Evelyn,
Pa is now officially in cahoots with the government. He’s struck a deal with them and now men in black suits with shiny black shoes are running all over our little farm. Pa says that he sold them some of the less productive land outside the North Pasture and is even allowing them to build some special bunkers in our barns! We’re not to bother them, and we can no longer go across the new ‘government land’ to get to Johnson’s creek.
Ma’s calling no so I have to go and do my night work before bed.
Write back soon!
Peggy
OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Wreaked car
Bethany,
Remember that plan we made in case something went wrong?
Something has gone wrong.
The signals we’re intercepting are like nothing I’ve ever heard. The headaches started two days ago, and today I decided that I had to run for it.
Between the director locking down the facility and those transmissions-I’m getting my stuff and getting the hell out of here.
Meet me at the place we went on Valentine’s day, Philip
OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Grave
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.
OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office
It’s been weeks since we’ve heard from anyone.
The director says we must maintain a communications blackout for security reasons.
I’m dying here without any of my favorite shows.
Yesterday Philip came out of the men’s room with what looked like oil smeared across his face. The director saw him and ushered him into his office. I heard raised voices and I swear I heard what sounded like a slap.
Something is happening and no one is talking about it.
Tom, let’s meet for cards and gossip. I have to get all of this off my chest. -Randy
OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Lower office
From the desk of Martin Massier, Director of Operations:
This place holds secrets that, if lost, would endanger every last living American.
I did this for national security, not only to protect the secrets that we hold here but to ensure public health and safety. For these same reasons I was regretfully compelled to kill my assistant, Diane.
I do this with a heavy heart but a steady hand.
Goodbye, Edna.
==OPERATION:CODEBREAKERS, Upper labs
Wednesday, 3:45pm:
The facility has been compromised.
Symptoms started showing up a week ago. After that I ordered the rest of my team to lock ourselves in the lab.
Two days ago we heard gun shots. It was mechanical. One every 10 seconds. A pistol if I had to guess.
We went downstairs after it stopped and saw everyone. It was unbelievable.
We decided the only thing we could do is give them a proper burial.
Thursday, 4:03pm
We gave up on the burials after Dr. Samuels started to show signs of what seemed like exhaustion. Fearing exposure to the virus, we retreated back to the lab, where we remain.
We can only hope that the DOD will come to investigate our lapse in communication soon.
Dr. Sandoval Berger