Variations from patrol are tolerated as required by evasive circumstances. Crew is under strict instructions not to engage enemy if detected. Self-destruct protocol must be initiated in event of imminent capture. Status updates are required at six hour intervals by one-way burst comm on orbital frequency #K17.18.v121.
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CLASSIFIED DIRECTIVES
CHINESE NAVAL COMMAND
Mission parameters:
Routine Patrol/Observation
Self-Destruct Protocol Initiated.
Engineer must activate failsafe switch in aft engine to confirm sequence.
Personnel will have less than one minute to evacuate.