Date: February 3, 2072.
From: The PMO of Canada.
To: The Citizens of Canada
Subject: Conscription.
Hello. I want to begin this letter by offering my gratitude and thanks for the strength you have all shown over the last three years. As the elected leader of this amazing country I am constantly humbled by the bravery and fortitude that each and every one of you have show in the face of these events that have shaken the world to its core.
Over the last three years I have watched you all come to terms with the odd situation we have found ourselves in and carried on with life the best way we know how. We are strong and determined people and a flagship for others around the globe who seek to find answers to the questions that plague us daily. You are incredible, each and every one of you.
That being said, we have come to an impasse. The Commander Liaison who has been communicating with the visitors has released information that will directly affect some of you.
As you know, on August 17, 2069, the world was gripped with a reality fracturing realization that we are not alone in this universe. For months the ship, know to us as The Flare, hovered above our planet. It's mass and vicinity severely disrupted ocean currents which in turn affected weather patterns leading to food supply chain and water shortages. We have faired better than most but the strain of the circumstances and the humanitarian obligations have but a strain on us.
While we were to eventually make contact with the visitors, it was unclear what they wanted. We all felt like ants under a microscope, looking up and asking questions but never receiving any answers. Well, today we finally got our answer.
The Flare, as it turns out, was able to move through space with technology and speed we are just not familiar with. They would scan galaxies for the precise conditions that would be conducive to forming life, narrowing each star cluster down to a few hundred thousand and investigating, searching for intelligent life and ultimately finding it here, on Earth.
Why have they come? What do they want from us? When will they leave? We need to tackle those questions one at a time. This will not be easy. As much as you will fear the answers, know that I am in this with you. We all are. No one is alone with these demands and we, as citizens of Canada and the world, stand with you, supporting you.
So, why have they come? The Visitors are explorers, scientists with a thirst for knowledge and understanding. I remind you of the explorers of our world and many generations ago that struck out into the wide open world of new lands, encountering tribes and cultures as ancient as their own, this time we all will be the subjects of which they fill their books. For that, they have demands.
As much as it pains me to read this, you all must understand that our options are limited. We either obey and give into their demands or two things will happen. They will come and take what the want, not caring for anything or anyone that stands in their way. Think of your family, your brother and sisters, your parents and children being ripped away from you if we don't give in. Our compliance ensures the safety of those we love around us. The other option, they annihilate the planet. Videos taken aboard The Flare correspond with unusual readings that had been previously classified from the South African Astronomical Observatory. Planets that had been located and tracked are no longer visible and it appears that The Flare's capabilities far exceed our greatest imaginations.
What do they want? In short, specimens. They want samples of blood types, disease, skin color, eye color, hair color, sex, intelligence, height, weight, and many other attributes. Each attribute will be filled by no less than 500,000 people. Most important are not just woman who are capable of bearing a child, but they seek 750,000 currently pregnant women all in various stages of pregnancy. Along with that they seek 100,000 men and woman which they intend to keep as a brood stock.
The governments all over the world have been contacted, the information has been disseminated, and a plan has been set in action. If you are receiving this letter is it because you are one of the chosen, one to represent the Canada for the rest of the world and to represent the world in the history books of the universe.
Between the dates of February 15 and 21 an officer will arrive at your door. They are to escort you to a transportation hub where you and many others will be gathered and driven to an undisclosed location. Use this time to spend with your family, friends, and other loved ones. On March 1, you will be shuttled to The Flare.
I understand how confused and angry you must be but I'd like to remind you of all the Canadians that had previously shipped themselves over seas to fight wars and win battles so the rest of us could live in peace. It was a sacrifice that not many were willing to make but they did it anyway, and in their names and their strength and their courage, we remember them as we will remember you.
Each and every one of you brave souls that make this sacrifice are doing it so that your brothers and sisters and sons and daughters can begin to live on a planet that is normal once again. The world will forever change because of the heroism you have shown and for that we owe you so much. The world looks on, show them your face. Stand proud.
Please retain this document and a copy of your photo ID for verification at pick-up.
Yours, in gratitude
Claire Simmons. PM.