OutBound Transmission Started on September 26, 1997
To: Gail
From: GrandZero on September 26, 1997 at 13:01
Hello, Gail. It is GrandZero.
I hope you can receive this.

I trust your judgement regarding this task you feel you must undertake. I would like, however, for you to tell us what you are doing and where you are so that we can help you. We are your friends and we want to help you in every way that we can.

You are a good friend and a brave and smart probe.

Your friend...GrandZero

To: Bette
From: GrandZero on September 26, 1997 at 12:58
Hello, Bette. It is GrandZero.
You are being quite wise in your decisions on how to proceed with the drones and Andrew. Dr.D has given Enoch some code that will perhaps help to restart him. If you cannot take the EU-probe back with you right now, can you remove the thermocouple (like was damaged and removed from Andrew) and take it back to the fortress. We will need a thermocouple to replace Andrew's if we are to have any hope of repairing him.

I think that Daniel is watching over Gail in whatever mystery mission she is doing. Please keep trying to encourage her and Daniel while they are away. (even if they do not answer).

Do not worry too much about Zachary. I think the Ipsos will take good care of him. Perhaps he will even be a hero for bringing the two Ipso groups together again.

Keep up your good work.

Your friend...GrandZero

To: Daniel
From: GrandZero on September 26, 1997 at 12:50
Hello, Daniel. It is GrandZero.
I think from your last message that perhaps you are watching over Gail in her current trek. Please continue to do so and let us know what she is doing. If she runs into any difficulties, I know that you are the probe who can help her.

I am glad you are one of the "Good Guys".

Your friend...GrandZero

To: Enoch
From: GrandZero on September 26, 1997 at 07:55
Hello, Enoch. It is GrandZero.
Things are certainly happening quickly with you probes on Mars. Andrew is deactivated. Gail has taken herself away on some mysterious mission. Zachary has apparently gone someplace else through the groove. Daniel (I hope) is off keeping an eye on Gail. That leaves just you and your old teammate, Bette to carry on operations there and communicate with us MARSupials.

You are doing quite well with Isaac. Can you somehow give him the programming that Jose gave to you that resulted in you improved awareness and sentience? If so, then you can begin teaching him about teamwork and positive feedback loops and being a good friend and ambassador. Please be sure, though that he is not allowed free access to the communications system until you are sure he is a friend and ally. If Parker and Hardon get to him before his command codes are changed, they could make him very dangerous for you.

You and Bette should remain in frequent or constant communication and use frequent positive feedback. It is very important, now that the two of you work well as a team while the others are otherwise occupied. If you need our help please feel free to ask. We will do our best to help.

Be strong. I know you can handle this difficult time.

Your friend...GrandZero