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"Unable to match speed, broke off pursuit."— FBI field report, 2023
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Six federal law enforcement agents — three independent teams — observed a large orange orb launching smaller red orbs in groups of 2–4. It occurred at least five times across two days. AARO later measured the object at 12–18 meters in diameter, approximately 1,050 meters from observers. One agent described it as "similar to the Eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings, except without the pupil." The object hovered with zero resistance before vanishing within 1–2 seconds. [^1]
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Western US Event — Department of War (2026)
"…similar to the Eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings, except without the pupil, or maybe an orange Storm Electrify bowling ball."
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UAP Files
Documents · photos · videos"Unable to match speed, broke off pursuit."
FBI field report · 2023
"12–18 meters in diameter. Approximately 1,050 meters from the observers. Three independent federal teams."
AARO assessment · Western US incident
"No wing surfaces. No propulsion system. No thermal signature consistent with known aircraft."
USCENTCOM mission report · Iraq, 2022
MKUltra
Documents · photographs · audio transcripts"Some of these tests involved the administration of LSD to human subjects who did not know they were receiving a dangerous drug."
Senate Select Committee · 1977
"The Agency set up and paid for a network of safe houses in New York and San Francisco. Subjects were observed through one-way mirrors."
Church Committee · Operation Midnight Climax, 1975
"The subject was never told he had been given LSD. He died nine days later."
Church Committee findings · Frank Olson, 1953
COINTELPRO
Documents · field reports · internal memoranda"Prevent the rise of a 'messiah' who could unify and electrify the militant Black nationalist movement."
FBI Internal Memorandum · 1967
"The purpose of this program is to expose, disrupt and otherwise neutralize the activities of the New Left organizations and groupings, their leadership, and their adherents."
FBI COINTELPRO-New Left directive · 1968
"Lennon is a former member of the Beatles. His anti-war activities make him a security risk. Deportation proceedings should be initiated."
FBI field memorandum · 1972
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