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morale, false accusations, interrogations, fear, distrust, a breakdown in social activities, a big increase in divorce and alcoholism, suicide, decreased communication and misunderstandings, intimidation, coercion, threats, a breakdown in morality, escapism or exile, conspiracies. It spreads out of control; it is hideous; it saps the spirit; it's addictive like a drug; it breeds contempt; it causes fights; it drives people apart; it leads to lying; and it was brought in by an enemy of the US. The Outer Band
Individuated Teletracer (known by the acronym O.B.I.T.) is so pervasive and invasive that no one can escape its prying eye, at any time within 500 miles (800 km). It is even deemed addictive by some of its operators. After a missing administrator is found and reveals his knowledge of O.B.I.T., its sinister, unearthly origins and purpose become apparent; the device is, in actuality, an alien invention that was designed to demoralize and desensitize the human race in preparation for invasion. During government hearings, Lomax, one of the project's administrators, reveals himself to be an enemy alien, proudly warning onlookers as to the horrific impact O.B.I.T. will have on mankind. As he speaks, a nearby O.B.I.T. machine shows Lomax in his true one-eyed alien form. Before he can be apprehended by a guard, he proceeds to activate a shield, reveal his true Helosian form and disappear, leaving the government to deal with the problem of destroying O.B.I.T.
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682:Moonstone
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