The information from the North Africa Intelligence Station in Morocco was like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples in the CIA's internal encrypted communication network, rushing to the top of the decision-making chain with the highest priority.
However, when this deadly warning crossed organizational barriers and reached the solid command center of Camp Lemonnier in Jebel, it ran into a thick wall.
Night, 22:14.
Duty intelligence officer Major Campbell was browsing a weekly report on the movements of Al-Shabaab with boredom.
When the message labeled "CIA Highest Priority - Marlin Fish Potential Attack Alert" flashed on his terminal screen, he instinctively frowned, a trace of irritation flashing across his face at the disturbance.
He leisurely picked up the slightly cool coffee on the table, took a sip, and then slowly clicked on the details.
"Another one of those CIA priest imaginations?"
