By ArtfulConch
Nov 18, 2019
[The Following Journal Was Recovered Post-Reach And Does Not Express The Views or Opinions Of The UNSC Or Its Affiliates]
BEGINNING PLAYBACK
“Private Roberts, James, recording: Well... I got the second half of my wish. I couldn’t help but wonder if we were doing civilian evac. during the Sword Base op. Here we are. The crowning jewel of Reach. We’ve gotten most of the population off world. Just military personnel now. And the glassing is picking up; the air is thick with smoke and dust. We’re losing this planet. Have we lost? Private Roberts, signing off.”
BEGINNING PLAYBACK
“Private Roberts, James, recording: Well... I got the second half of my wish. I couldn’t help but wonder if we were doing civilian evac. during the Sword Base op. Here we are. The crowning jewel of Reach. We’ve gotten most of the population off world. Just military personnel now. And the glassing is picking up; the air is thick with smoke and dust. We’re losing this planet. Have we lost? Private Roberts, signing off.”