     We now know why we lost contact with our colonies in this sector.  The communications outpost has been attacked and almost totally destroyed.
     The attacking forces are still nearby,  but are beginning to break off.  We need to obtain some sort of identification on these unknown attackers.
     You will be dropped off just north of the outpost out of range of any enemy units.
     You must proceed south toward the enemy and eliminate all remaining units.  They must all be destroyed to insure that they do not cause any more damage.
     The only thing left of our main communications installation is the comm. tower.  If the tower does survive this attack we will be extremely pleased.
     We do not know for sure what you will be facing, however, we can tell you that they are dangerous. Be cautious, try to engage the enemy one on one.
     
     [END OF TRANSMISSION]~
