Pager Protocol

Pager Protocol Ep1: The Seed Of Deception

In the shadowy world of international espionage, sometimes the oldest tricks are the most dangerous. As tensions simmer in a volatile region, Nexus agent Eli Cohen is summoned for a mission that defies imagination. Under the watchful eye of the enigmatic Director Amos Ben-David, a plan is set in motion that could change the face of modern intelligence gathering. But as Cohen prepares to embark on his perilous assignment, unseen forces are already moving to counter this audacious gambit. With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, the stage is set for a game of cat and mouse that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats.

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Broadcast on:: 18 Sep 2024
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Within moments, Eli was stepping into the office of General Amos Ben-David, Nexus' director. The room was spartantly furnished. It's only notable feature, a large, featureless black mirror on the far wall. Ben-David stood with his back to the door, gazing out over the Zion City skyline, his posture rigid with the weight of his responsibilities. At 62, Amos Ben-David was a living legend within the intelligence community, his weathered face and steel gray hair bore testament to decades of service, from his early days as a field operative to his current role at the pinnacle of Zion's intelligence apparatus. The scars on his hands, usually hidden by crisp suit sleeves, whispered of close calls in Damascus, Cairo, and a dozen other hotspots across the region. But it was Ben-David's eyes that truly told his story. Deep set and penetrating, they carried the sharp intelligence of a master strategist and the haunted look of a man who had made impossible decisions in the name of national security. Cohen, Ben-David nodded, not turning from the window. What do you know about pages? Eli's brow furrowed. Obsolete technology, sir. Largely phased out in the early 2000s. Largely, Ben-David echoed, but not entirely. He pressed a button on his desk and the black mirror sprang to life, revealing a map of the neighboring country criss-crossed with pulsing red lines. This is Crescent Shield's communication network. Ben-David explained, his voice carrying the gravitas of one who had spent a lifetime outmaneuvering Zion's enemies. Or rather, a shadow network they believed to be impenetrable. Old tech, off the grid, invisible to modern surveillance. Eli leaned in, his mind racing. They're using pages for high-level communications. Precisely, Ben-David confirmed, finally turning to face his agent. And we're going to use that against them. The door opened and Dr. Rachel Levi entered, carrying a briefcase. Without a word, she placed it on the desk and opened it, revealing a row of ordinary-looking pages. "These," Dr. Levi said. Her voice tight with barely contained excitement are anything but ordinary. She lifted one, pressing a hidden switch. The pages screen lit up, displaying a complex interface. Each unit is equipped with a state-of-the-art tracking system undetectable by any known scanning technology. But that's not all. Dr. Levi pressed another sequence, and a holographic display appeared above the pager showing its internal components at its core was a tiny pulsing red light. A bomb, Eli breathed. An advanced nano-explosive, Dr. Levi corrected, powerful enough to kill anyone within a three-meter radius, yet small enough to be indistinguishable from normal circuitry. Ben-David's eyes flashed with a mixture of approval and grim determination. He had greenlit the development of this technology years ago, for seeing a time when such a weapon might be necessary. It was a decision that had cost him sleep, but not resolve. Operation pager protocol, he announced, his voice carrying the weight of command honed through years of critical missions. We're going to replace Crescent Shield's entire pager network with these devices. In one stroke, we'll have eyes and ears on their every move, and if necessary, the ability to eliminate key operatives with the push of a button. Eli's mind raced, considering the implications. The manufacturer, he said slowly, we'd need to infiltrate their supply chain. Ben-David nodded approvingly, already in progress. We have an asset in place, Jade Chen. She's embedded with Lee Wei of Silver Tech Communications, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer supplying Crescent Shield. Your job is to rendezvous with her and oversee the switch. There's more, Dr. Levi interjected. She tapped the holographic display, zooming in on the nano-explosive. We've engineered these to emit a specific radiation signature undetectable by normal means, but we could track them. Eli finished the full scope of the plan dawning on him. Even if they find and disable the tracking systems, the explosives themselves will lead us right to them. Precisely, Ben-David confirmed a hint of pride in his voice. This level of strategic depth was his hallmark, a product of lessons learned through triumphs and tragedies over a long career. He walked to a seemingly blank wall and pressed his palm against it. A hidden safe swung open, revealing a bottle of rare scotch and two glasses. It was a ritual Ben-David reserved for moments of grave importance, a tradition dating back to his early days in the field. As he poured, Ben-David spoke, his voice low and intense. Cohen, what I'm about to tell you doesn't leave this room. Operation Pager Protocol isn't just about Crescent Shield, it's about rewriting the rules of engagement in the entire region. Eli accepted the glass, recognizing the gravity of the moment. Ben-David continued, "For decades, we've been playing a game of cat and mouse, always one step behind our enemies. This operation gives us the chance to be 10 steps ahead, to have our finger on the pulse and the trigger of every major player in the region." The weight of Ben-David's words hung in the air. Eli knew the director's history, how he had climbed the ranks of Nexus through a combination of brilliant strategy and unflinching dedication to Zion's security. There were whispers about operations in Iran, Syria, and even deep in European capitals, missions that had shaped the course of regional politics without ever making the headlines. "Sir," Eli ventured, "the ethical implications." Ben-David's eyes flashed, "Ethics," he said, his voice sharp. "I've watched good men and women die because we hesitated, because we played by rules our enemies ignore. This isn't about ethics, Cohen, it's about survival." He set down his glass and pulled up a series of images on the black mirror, photos of terrorist attacks, of grieving families, of bombed out buses in Zion's city. Every one of these could have been prevented if we had the intelligence we needed. Pager Protocol gives us that intelligence." Eli nodded, understanding the burden his director carried. Ben-David had lost friends and colleagues to the very enemies they now sought to out maneuver. Each decision he made was colored by those losses, driven by a fierce determination to prevent future tragedies. The window of opportunity is narrow. Ben-David continued. His tactical mind never far from the operational details. Silver text next shipment to Crescent Shield leaves in 72 hours. You have until then to make the switch and get out clean. Eli nodded, his mind already formulating plans and contingencies. What about other agencies, CIA, MSS? "Assume all eyes are on this," Ben-David warned, years of experience evident in his cautious approach. We've leaked whispers of a major Crescent Shield operation. Every intelligence agency worth its salt will be sniffing around. Use that chaos as cover, but trust no one except Jade. As if on cue Eli's secure phone buzzed, a text message appeared. Package ready for pick up, usual dead drop, Jay. Jade sent your travel package, Ben-David noted. You leave in an hour. A Gulfstream G650 will be waiting at a private airstrip. You'll be traveling as Alexei Vronsky, a Russian tech entrepreneur. Eli stood, committing every detail to memory. As he turned to leave, Ben-David called out, "Cohen, the fate of Zion, may rest on this operation. Whatever it takes, succeed." The words echoed in Eli's mind as he made his way to the airstrip. 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