They took to the streets, within their rights, shouting expletives while holding up signs and proclaiming misdeeds—“Murderers!” “Brutality!” ”Injustice!”

A few came around with hammers and torches. They lit up buildings, shattered windows, and destroyed businesses.

Overwhelmed, the authorities retreated …

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“Sir, shall I initiate the new protocol?”

“Yes, Captain, deploy the trackers.”

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A swarming buzzing mass, nearly invisible, approached the crowd. People smacked their necks and arms as if bitten by mosquitos while the trackers stung and injected them.

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Back in HQ …

Monitors lit up with dots.

“Excellent work, Captain. Send that data over to the commission.”