**FIELD OPERATIONS REPORT: EVALUATION 01** **CLASSIFICATION:** RESTRICTED (Level 3 Clearance) **DATE:** February 10, 2026 **LOCATION:** Sector 1 (The "Threshold" Buffer Zone) -> Sector 2 Border **SUBJECT:** Asset "Luca" (formerly 24-WF-MERGE) **REPORTING OFFICER:** Captain J. Miller, Team Leader (Beta-4) *** ### **I. MISSION OBJECTIVE** To assess the field utility of Asset "Luca" regarding sensory reconnaissance. The objective was a low-risk mapping run of Corridor 4C, a stable yellow-zone area. The subject was outfitted with a standard-issue tactical vest (modified for fit) over his personal attire and a short-range radio. ### **II. PERFORMANCE LOG** **14:00 - Deployment** Luca appeared eager but nervous. He remained in close proximity to Private Higgins (his primary handler for this rotation). * **Observation:** The subject constantly sniffed the air, noting "stale carpet," "wet drywall," and "ozone." His olfactory range exceeds standard atmospheric sensors by a factor of 40x. **14:45 - The Incident (Sector 2 Border)** The team approached a standard intersection. Visual feeds showed clear hallways. Thermal scanners were negative. **Transcript (Body Cam B4-01):** > **Cpt. Miller:** "Clear left. Clear right. Moving forward." > > **Asset (Luca):** (Stops abruptly. Ears pin back against his head. Low growl.) "Wait." > > **Cpt. Miller:** "Hold. Luca, report." > > **Asset (Luca):** "Don't go that way. It smells... sour. Like old copper and rot. It's really strong." > > **Pvt. Higgins:** "Thermal is clean, Cap." > > **Asset (Luca):** (Steps in front of Higgins, blocking his path) "No. Listen. Can't you hear it? It sounds like... wet breathing. It's behind that wall." **14:48 - Verification** Cpt. Miller ordered a remote drone to scout the indicated corner. * **Result:** The drone rounded the corner and immediately encountered a **Class-3 Biological Entity ("Bacteria")** nesting in the ceiling tiles. The entity lunged, destroying the drone. * **Analysis:** If the team had proceeded based on technology alone, casualties would have been 100%. Luca detected the biological signature through solid drywall approximately 30 meters away. ### **III. POST-INCIDENT BEHAVIOR** Following the drone destruction, the team retreated to the safe zone. Luca displayed high levels of adrenaline/protective aggression. He did not flee; he positioned himself as a rear-guard, ensuring every human team member was ahead of him during the extraction. Upon returning to base, Luca began shaking (adrenaline crash). **Debriefing Note:** > **Luca:** "I didn't like that thing. It felt... wrong. Worse than the buzzing lights. Did I do good? Everyone is safe, right?" > > **Cpt. Miller:** "You did good, kid. You saved the squad." ### **IV. UPDATED STATUS & EQUIPMENT** Based on today's performance, Asset "Luca" is upgraded from **"Resident"** to **"Auxiliary Scout."** **Requisition Order #882:** 1. **Tactical Ear Protection:** To prevent sensory overload from loud noises (gunfire/machinery). 2. **K-9 Style Harness/Vest:** Modified to hold water rations, a glow-stick dispenser, and a team patch. 3. **Reward:** Subject requested "Pizza." (Request approved by Kitchen Staff. A pepperoni pizza was delivered to his quarters at 18:00). ### **V. OFFICER'S NOTE** > "The 'Pack Mentality' theorized by Dr. Thorne is real. Luca views Team Beta-4 as his pack. He put himself between Higgins and a monster without hesitation. He is not just a research subject anymore; he is a valuable asset to Aegis operations. He belongs out there with us." **End of Report.**