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Reinvigorated by his ability to be of use to the team, TacCin was excited to learn of the summer research project proposed to him by OpComms leadership. He was embedded in Lake Lagunita near the Elliott Programming Center, and tasked with studying climatic conditions around the lake and their effects on masonry materials. Though noting that this work was of unclear value to further optical communications research, TacCin was happy to take it on, and, reportedly, looks forward to reporting his findings in the fall.
Reinvigorated by his ability to be of use to the team, TacCin was excited to learn of the summer research project proposed to him by OpComms leadership. He was embedded in Lake Lagunita near the Elliott Programming Center, and tasked with studying climatic conditions around the lake and their effects on masonry materials. Though noting that this work was of unclear value to further optical communications research, TacCin was happy to take it on, and, reportedly, looks forward to reporting his findings in the fall.
== Recovery and Later Work in SSI ==
At 14:00 PDT on September 19th, a Green Jackets team was deployed to retrieve TacCin from his field location, successfully recovering him from the concrete structure he had used as cover. TacCin fled for this shelter after an aircraft crash landed in the lakebed, causing a large section of brush to be engulfed in flames. The air pollution created by this fire and the subsequent elimination of UAV flights over the lake led the scientific data TacCin had collected to be of limited value.
TacCin proceeded to adopt a marketing role for SSI, working as an advertiser and reprising his role as a source of team morale. He now resides in [[Mission Control]], where he helps oversee workspace security. Many SSI members have remarked that his presence in the room greatly enhances the space and that they appreciate how often he holds the door open for them.
== Death and Attempts at Resurrection ==
After watching the IREC PDR, and nearly bursting with pride at the progress made, TacCin volunteered to help stress test SSI's first carbon fiber nose cone.
Let us all reflect on the enthusiasm that TacCin once had, and the tragedy that befell him.
TacCin proudly marched down to the Durand loading docks, at which point he encountered the fateful nose cone. For SSI, he fell upon that hateful black object, and suffered a damaged corner. Undaunted, he was propelled to an even greater height, at which point he charged forwards once again. Unfortunately, the nose cone proved to be too rigid, and TacCin's frame too brittle. Our brave champion was shattered into 7 large sections, and the nose cone merely knocked out of round.
Several members of SSI have expressed interest in repaired this vaunted cinderblock of tactical greatness, but none have yet succeeded. A prophecy foretells that one fateful champion shall resurrect TacCin, however, and on that day SSI's new hero will be found.
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