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truth. We are legally bound by the Mandate to
prioritize the survival of our own citizens.”
Kael looked directly into the camera, his final
statement a chilling model of absolute, logical
adherence to the Mandate:
“We admit the following: Our fear of Project Helios
is 100%. Our intelligence calculates that Project Helios
has a 75% chance of successful launch if the Iron Union
begins any invasion activity. Therefore, under the
terms of the Global Mandate for Absolute
Transparency, which forbids knowingly taking any
action with a high probability of existential self-harm,
we are required to eliminate the threat.”
He paused, a tiny red light flashing beside his face,
The Gaze confirming the factual honesty of his intent.
“Effective immediately, the Iron Union is launching
a preemptive, full-scale kinetic strike against all
identified Project Helios launch facilities. This is not
war. This is a legally required defence measure against
a truthfully admitted apocalyptic threat. We do this not
with malice, but with the necessary courage of self-
preservation.”
Kael disconnected.
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