Research

Director Stephenson pushed a button on the wall, "Amanda, we're good to go."

A moment later the door to the orientation room opened. The receptionist poked her head in and nodded to the hostess. She in turn moved to the desk by the front of the room and gathered everyone's attention, "Welcome gentlemen, to the newest class of astronaut candidate training! You are our best and brightest, each bringing unique elite skills to the front lines of our competition against the Soviets. My name is Dr. Emily Andrews, and I will be your coordinator for duration of your stay. As a psychiatrist, I will also be gauging your mental well-being and am here to support you while undergoing the rigors of training."

Director Stephenson - "Be aware that everything I am about to tell you is of the utmost secrecy. Leaks will be met with **** accountability."

"We are here to do ultra secret research an unusual object we found in some Nazi lab after the war. The astronaut training is a cover for that research. Doctor Andrews here is a psychologist, but one of ours. She's here to study the psychological effects of the object as well as potentially some synergistic research opportunities."

Doctor Andrews - "We will be using cutting edge training techniques on cutting edge technologies. Secrecy is paramount, and you will all largely be restricted to the compound during training. I have forms here for you each to sign.", Emily gestured to a stack of papers on the desk. "Once that is done, I will show you to your rooms to get settled. Lunch is at noon, then medical at one. Questions?"

"You will run this op, and I'll monitor from DC. Listen to Doctor Andrews, support her as best you can."