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DR PORTER: I stake my reputation on it.

WILLIAM HARRIS: This is about staying one step ahead of the enemy, Prime Minister. We need to protect ourselves now and make sure we are future proof. Our freedom depends upon it.

PART TWO

CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

I [INSERT NAME], have been selected as a suitable candidate for Operation . I agree to becoming a data storage device of confidential information relating to the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, allies and enemies.

I am aware my further involvement in the programme is confidential and subject to the Official Secrets Act.

By participating, I provide my explicit consent to the medical and surgical procedures outlined below to be performed by medically trained representatives of His Majesty’s Government.

The proposed medical procedures involve:

Injecting genetically enhanced, microscopic DNA containing the confidential information into the subject’s pyramidal cells of the brain’s limbic system.

Invasive neurostimulation to improve learning and handling of stressful situations.

Thalamus manipulation to provide significant reduction in feeling physical and emotional pain/consciousness.

Ongoing psychological assessment and re-education.

The procedures have been explained to me, in terms I have understood, including information about: (1) how the procedures are to be performed; (2) associated risks to me personally which may include, but are not limited to, strokes, depression, anxiety, paranoia, schizophrenia, reduction in pain and emotionalsympathy, resulting in mutilation, and harm to self and others, and infertility.

In exchange for my service to King and country, I will receive recompense to ensure I can live a fulfilled life in my chosen location within the United Kingdom for the five years I will be a Minder. I will be required to adhere to all policies and rules which include:

Severing all ties with my former life, including family, employers, friends etc.

Maintaining a normal existence so as not to draw attention to myself.

Avoiding all internet/online usage which could result in a trail being left.

Not to divulge in any way the confidential information I am retaining.

PROTECTION OF THE INFORMATION I RETAIN IS PARAMOUNT. VIOLATION OF THE FULL TERMS I HAVE BEEN PROVIDED IN TRAINING WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE PROGRAMME, AND WHEN NECESSARY, CRIMINAL PROSECUTION, PERSECUTION OF MY FAMILY OR MY JUSTIFIABLE KILLING.

SIGNED … … … … … … … … … … … … …

DATE … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

WITNESS … … … … … … … … … … … …

DATE … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Chapter 11

FLICK, ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK

Name: Flick Kennedy

Previous Name:

Age: 36

Previous Occupation: Restaurateur

Dependents: None