To B. Baracas

From the Desk of Salas Thunderchaser
Cost Management, Special Division

Mr. Baracas. This is an official copy of the termination file which has been filed on your behalf with the Saeder Krupp Archives (SAN address: 2123.323.112.3221, UCAS Northwest, Classification: Black, Lethal, Gov't Permit #UCAS-003833a-039e8332ah32sl03) and with any interested parties (Details removed). We appreciate your years of service to Saeder Krupp, and regret that your cost/benefits matrix has become prohibitively expensive following recent expeditions. This file will contain all the information you will need in the upcoming days, as well as copies of pertinent files.

First of all, I wish to assure you that the pre-termination surgery you underwent was a necessary action. We were forced to perform the surgeries on an escalated schedule - we apologize, and hope that the nanites have assisted with the healing process. We also apologize that your name has become associated with the explosions which destroyed the 136 block of the district in which you live - the cortical bomb which you agreed to accept was triggered in error - your termination notice passed through the Control/Containment division before arriving here, and they were unaware of the circumstances.

I am pleased to tell you that the removal team was able to regenerate a small amount of your brain matter, resulting in a 3.2% increase in available processing ability, which is excellent - you were reaching the theoretical limit for implants, and this regeneration should allow you to supplement your already formidable array of headware (Details available). In fact, we have arranged with a betaware certified clinic under our auspices known as The Helix for a discounted rate for your first post-employment upgrade. It is a small token of our appreciation for service, and your sole compensation for the events of Operation Snakeweed, which resulted in the untimely death of your partners "Bard" and "Silverwheel."

As per standard SK policy, and pursuant to the agreement signed by you upon employment, you are required to view and certify your Excursion History Reports. Further, we have included your Cost/Benefit Matrix, as well as your most recent Psychological Evaluation and Non-Interference Agreement. We would appreciate a certification of receipt on these items.