The breakthrough came on a Tuesday morning that started like any other, with Ethan reviewing intelligence reports while the rest of the Light Guardian leadership believed he was simply catching up on correspondence.
But the message that arrived through the primary coordination crystal made him set down his coffee and lean forward with the kind of focused attention that marked truly significant developments.
"Master Ethan," Administrator-One's voice carried barely contained excitement,
"we have achieved comprehensive penetration of continental intelligence networks. Clone operatives now hold positions within the Continental Intelligence Council's central analysis division, House Ironwood's strategic intelligence bureau, House Stormcaller's information warfare department, and preliminary placement within six additional family intelligence services."
