Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• William and Halsey's intimate moment is interrupted by their daughter, Yelena.
• The family is to participate in a school gathering at the Hafa Midtown Mall.
• William and Halsey decide to be more restrained when they're alone due to Yelena's unexpected interruptions.

Character Developments

• William: He's a loving father who prioritizes his family's happiness. Despite his busy schedule, he makes time for his children.
• Halsey: She's a devoted mother who enjoys teasing William but also understands the importance of restraint when their children are around.
• Yelena: She's an innocent and lively child who loves spending time with her parents. She's unaware of her parents' intimate moments.
• Ivan: He's a mature and responsible child who understands the importance of his parents' work. He's also patient with his younger sister.

Significant Themes

• Family Bonding: The chapter emphasizes the importance of family time and the love between parents and their children.
• Restraint and Responsibility: The parents realize the need for restraint when their children are around, showing their responsibility as parents.
• Growing Up: Yelena's innocence and Ivan's maturity highlight the different stages of childhood and the passage of time.

Character Interactions

• William and Halsey: Their interaction shows a playful and loving relationship, with Halsey teasing William and both agreeing on the importance of restraint around their children.
• William and Yelena: Their interaction is filled with affection, with William indulging Yelena's requests and Yelena showing her love for her father.
• Ivan and Yelena: Ivan's patience with Yelena shows his maturity and responsibility as an older brother, despite Yelena's sometimes annoying behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The new Spartan Program is proceeding as planned.
• William and his family decide to have breakfast at a Huaxia restaurant in Chinatown.
• They visit 'Tangshan Home,' a restaurant run by people from Tangshan.

Character Developments

• Ivan shows familiarity with the restaurant and its owner, indicating his frequent visits.
• William expresses his fondness for Huaxia cuisine and culture.
• Halsey enjoys wearing a qipao and is eager to try Huaxia food.

Significant Themes

• Family bonding and quality time.
• Cultural appreciation and integration.
• Security and protection for the family.

Character Interactions

• William interacts with the restaurant owner, showing familiarity with the menu.
• Ivan leads his family to the restaurant, displaying his knowledge of the area.
• Halsey and William discuss their food preferences and enjoy each other's company.
• Yelena expresses her excitement for the food and her parents' accompaniment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• William and his family have breakfast at a Korean restaurant in Tangshan City, where they enjoy local specialties like Korean Noodles and Fried Cake.
• The Spartans, including John, Mylon, and Cal, also enjoy the meal, attracting attention from other customers.
• Later, they visit a shopping mall in Halifax City, which has been rented out by Umbrella Comprehensive School for a day of activities.

Character Developments

• William expresses homesickness while eating the Korean dishes, and he praises Ivan for finding the restaurant.
• Halsey and Yelena interact with William, showing affection and jealousy respectively.
• Andre arrives at the mall with Shia, displaying his power and influence, making other parents feel insignificant in comparison.

Significant Themes

• Display of Wealth and Power: Andre's arrival with a military convoy and UBCS soldiers highlights the theme of showing off wealth and influence, which was also seen among the parents comparing their assets earlier.
• Family Bonding: The breakfast scene shows the family's affection and bonding, with William praising Ivan and interacting with Halsey and Yelena.

Character Interactions

• William interacts with his family, showing affection and praise towards Ivan, and engaging with Halsey and Yelena.
• Andre and Shia arrive together, showing a father-daughter relationship despite Andre being her adoptive father.
• The Spartans interact with each other, with Mylon and Cal bickering playfully while John mediates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Andre, Shia's adoptive father, meets with Shia's teacher and other parents at the mall entrance.
• William, Shia's biological brother and Umbrella's CEO, arrives with his family, causing a stir among the parents.
• Andre and Shia enter the mall, leaving William to deal with the parents.
• William skillfully handles the parents' attempts to discuss business, redirecting the focus to the children's event.
• The principals give speeches, and William delivers an impromptu speech.

Character Developments

• Andre: Realizes the difference between Shia and William's upbringing, feeling proud of Shia's sensible nature.
• Shia: Shows understanding and concern for her father's feelings, displaying maturity.
• William: Demonstrates his leadership and diplomatic skills by managing the parents' expectations and maintaining the focus on the children's event.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics: The contrast between Andre's and William's parenting styles, and the bond between Shia and William.
• Power and influence: The parents' attempts to curry favor with William, highlighting the power dynamics at play.
• Priorities: William's emphasis on the children's event over business discussions, underscoring the importance of family and personal connections.

Character Interactions

• Andre and Shia: Display a strong father-daughter bond, with Andre showing affection towards Shia and Shia understanding her father's feelings.
• William and the parents: William skillfully navigates the parents' attempts to discuss business, maintaining a focus on the children's event.
• William, Halsey, Yelena, and Ivan: The family interacts harmoniously, with William and Halsey showing affection towards their children.

Key Plot Points and Events

• William announces a 50% discount on merchandise at a mall gathering to liven up the atmosphere.
• The family spends a rare weekend together, with William, Halsey, Ivan, and Yelena attending various activities at the mall.
• The gathering ends without any unexpected incidents, relieving William's worries.

Character Developments

• William: Shows his public persona as a generous and caring figure, but is privately anxious about potential incidents due to his family's past experiences.
• Halsey: Displays affection towards Shia and enjoys teasing her, showing a nurturing side.
• Ivan & Yelena: Seem to have integrated well into normal society, attending school and socializing with classmates.
• Shia: Has grown up and is now adopted by Andre, showing better control over her abilities and interacting more confidently with others.

Significant Themes

• Family: The chapter emphasizes the importance of family time and the desire for a normal, incident-free day together.
• Control and Anxiety: William struggles with anxiety about potential incidents, highlighting the theme of control and the lack thereof in his life.
• Growth and Change: The children have grown and changed, with Ivan and Yelena attending school and Shia maturing and gaining more confidence.

Character Interactions

• William & Halsey: The couple interacts affectionately, with Halsey teasing William about his effect on single mothers and William showing concern for their children's safety.
• William & Andre: The two exchange banter, with Andre playfully complaining about William stealing his thunder and William acknowledging Andre's generosity towards Shia.
• Shia & Ivan: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, their relationship is mentioned, with Shia caring about Ivan's whereabouts and Ivan being distracted by Shia's beauty.
• Parents & Teachers: The parents and teachers interact, discussing the children's performance in school and exchanging contact information to better educate the students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shadow Team, led by Kolax B-019, raids an ISIS stronghold near Lake Assad in Syria.
• Kolax discovers an anomaly, a water sprite resembling a young girl, within the stronghold.
• The water sprite shows no aggression but exhibits fear and disgust towards ISIS terrorists.
• Kolax reports the anomaly to the AI Tina, who orders him to act according to his judgment while prioritizing the mission to eliminate ISIS high command.
• Kolax witnesses ISIS terrorists attempting to capture the water sprite, prompting him to intervene using his Particle Beam Saber.

Character Developments

• Kolax B-019: Demonstrates exceptional combat skills, strategic thinking, and concern for the water sprite's well-being despite the mission's priorities.
• Water Sprite: Shows intelligence, emotional quotient, and the ability to transform and blend into water. Exhibits fear and disgust towards ISIS terrorists.

Significant Themes

• The discovery and containment of anomalies.
• The moral complexity of missions and the treatment of non-human entities.
• The contrast between the water sprite's innocence and the terrorists' malicious intent.

Character Interactions

• Kolax B-019 and the Water Sprite: Kolax observes the water sprite, feels empathy for her situation, and ultimately intervenes to protect her from ISIS terrorists.
• Kolax B-019 and Tina (AI): Kolax reports the water sprite's discovery to Tina, who orders him to act according to his judgment while prioritizing the mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolax, a Spartan from the Shadow Team, infiltrates a terrorist stronghold to rescue a water-based anomaly, Madaha.
• Madaha, frightened, splits a terrorist in half with her water powers.
• Kolax eliminates the terrorists in the hall, instilling fear and causing them to surrender or flee.
• Kolax interrogates the leader, who reveals that Madaha is afraid of sand and fire, and has been defensive against attempts to harm her.
• Kolax kills the leader and awaits technical personnel to examine Madaha.

Character Developments

• Kolax demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, efficiently eliminating enemies and securing Madaha's safety.
• Madaha shows fear and defensive behavior but also expresses gratitude towards Kolax after he saves her.
• The terrorist leader shows cowardice and desperation, attempting to bargain for his life.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Intimidation: The terrorists are terrified by Kolax's actions and Madaha's powers, leading to their surrender or escape.
• Protection and Rescue: Kolax's primary mission is to rescue Madaha, showing the importance of protecting the innocent.
• Trust and Gratitude: Madaha's behavior towards Kolax after he saves her indicates a growing trust and gratitude.

Character Interactions

• Kolax and Madaha: Kolax rescues Madaha, and she expresses gratitude towards him. Their interaction is initially tense but becomes more friendly as Madaha understands Kolax's intentions.
• Kolax and the Terrorist Leader: Kolax interrogates the leader, who begs for his life, but Kolax ultimately kills him.
• Kolax and the Shadow Team: Kolax coordinates with his team to secure the area and restrain surrendered terrorists.

Key Plot Points and Events

• On December 2, 2018, the 'Water Sprite' Anomaly (Project) is transferred to Containment Center One.
• The Project signs a Confidentiality Agreement on December 13 after learning to write its name, '■■·■■'.
• On March 11, 2019, a researcher attempts to assault the Project, resulting in his death. The Project becomes hostile towards male humans afterward.
• On April 11, 2019, a luxury cruise ship, Argonautica, sends an SOS signal, leading to an investigation by Umbrella forces.

Character Developments

• The Project (Water Sprite) learns to write and sign its name, demonstrating adaptability and cooperation.
• The Project exhibits self-defense capabilities and changes in behavior towards humans after the assault incident.
• B-019 Kolax, a Spartan-II warrior, is mentioned as a figure the Project is friendly with.

Significant Themes

• Containment and understanding of anomalous entities.
• Human-anomaly interaction and its consequences.
• The duality of safety classification (Safe-class Anomalies can still pose significant threats).

Character Interactions

• The Project interacts with researchers, initially cooperatively and later hostilely after the assault.
• The Project expresses a desire to meet B-019 Kolax, indicating a unique bond or understanding between them.
• Umbrella forces, including B-019 Kolax and Shadow Team, investigate the Argonautica incident, leading to potential interactions with the Project.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Shadow Team and Marines arrive at the cruise ship Argonautica via Pelican during a hurricane.
• They find the ship deserted and in disarray, with signs of a struggle and human remains.
• Kolax leads the team in searching the ship, finding no survivors on the top three decks.
• On the fourth deck, they discover a massive pile of corpses in the central courtyard.

Character Developments

• Kolax demonstrates his leadership, tactical prowess, and adherence to Company operational guidelines.
• He shows concern for his team's safety and emphasizes the importance of sticking together in uncertain situations.

Significant Themes

• The threat and danger posed by Anomalies, which are intelligent and capable of strategic action.
• The importance of teamwork and unity in the face of adversity, as highlighted by Kolax's refusal to split the team.

Character Interactions

• Kolax interacts with the Marine sergeant, denying his suggestion to split up and explaining the Company's operational guidelines.
• Kolax communicates with the Darwin, updating them on their search progress and learning about the patrol boat's status.
• The team works together, following Kolax's orders and maintaining a safe distance from each other while searching the ship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Marine Corps team, led by Lieutenant Kolax, discovers a gruesome scene of corpses and suffering survivors on a luxury yacht, attacked by an unknown Anomaly.
• Kolax reports the findings to the escort ship, Darwin, and is ordered to continue the search with caution, and to consider evacuation and destruction of the yacht.
• The team searches the yacht, finding no survivors or Anomaly on the fourth deck, but detecting movement on the fifth deck, leading to the casino.
• Inside the casino's vault, they find terrified survivors who had taken refuge there. Simultaneously, Anomalous Creatures attack the team outside the casino.

Character Developments

• Kolax, a Sparta (elite Marine), is shown to be hardened and professional, but is also affected by the horrific scene, nearly vomiting. They prioritize the safety of potential survivors and maintain composure under pressure.
• The Marine Corps team members are portrayed as disciplined and brave, following Kolax's orders and reacting swiftly to the situation.

Significant Themes

• The horror and brutality of the Anomaly's attack are emphasized, with the gruesome scene of corpses and suffering survivors.
• The importance of caution and thoroughness in searching for survivors and facing the unknown Anomaly is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Kolax communicates effectively with their team, giving orders and coordinating their actions.
• The team members respond promptly to Kolax's commands, demonstrating trust and respect for their leader.
• Kolax shows compassion towards the survivors, prioritizing their rescue and well-being.
• The team works together, with the Shadow Team and Marine squads supporting each other in their search and combat operations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A distress call and intense gunfire prompt Kolax and the Shadow Team to investigate outside the casino.
• They encounter a group of giant, tentacled monsters, nearly two meters thick, with barbed bones and four-lobed mouths.
• The monsters ignore the Marines' armor and swallow them whole. Kolax and the Shadow Team engage and destroy the tentacles.
• Eight Marines are killed in the encounter. The surviving Marines request a bombardment of the cruise ship, but Kolax prioritizes the safety of potential surviving civilians.

Character Developments

• Kolax demonstrates leadership, calm under pressure, and prioritizes civilian safety over vengeance.
• The Marines show bravery and loyalty, but also desperation and frustration after suffering heavy losses.
• The Shadow Team proves their combat effectiveness and follows Kolax's orders without question.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Sacrifice: Marines face the tentacled monsters despite the danger, resulting in casualties.
• Leadership and Priorities: Kolax prioritizes civilian safety over immediate retribution against the monsters.
• Anomaly and Threat: The tentacled monsters represent an unknown, terrifying threat to humanity.

Character Interactions

• Kolax leads and commands the Shadow Team and Marines effectively.
• The Marines show camaraderie and concern for their fallen comrades.
• Kolax and the corporal have a tense moment due to differing priorities, but the corporal ultimately follows Kolax's orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The search team finds 22 survivors, with no injuries, in the cruise ship's vault.
• The waiter reveals that a creature with numerous snake-like tentacles attacked the ship, entering through various openings.
• Kolax reports to Darwin, requesting a Pelican for evacuation. The Darwin's captain approves the request but declines to send more Marines.
• During the evacuation, the creature attacks again, targeting the unarmed survivors. Kolax stays behind to hold off the creature, allowing others to escape.

Character Developments

• Kolax demonstrates his leadership, tactical prowess, and combat skills, particularly when he stays behind to protect the group.
• The waiter shows courage and quick thinking by leading passengers to the secure vault.
• Civilians display panic and disorganization during the attack, highlighting their lack of training in crisis situations.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Sacrifice: Kolax's decision to stay behind and fight the creature to protect the others showcases his bravery and willingness to make sacrifices for the greater good.
• Human Vulnerability: The civilians' panic and disarray during the attack emphasize their vulnerability in the face of extreme danger and the importance of training and preparation.

Character Interactions

• Kolax interacts with the waiter, learning about the creature's attack, and later protects the waiter and other survivors.
• Kolax communicates with Darwin's captain, requesting evacuation and discussing the search mission.
• Kolax orders his team to protect the civilians and escape while he stays behind to fight the creature, demonstrating his leadership and concern for his team's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolax encounters a colossal, anomalous creature (an octopus-like being) that has taken over a cruise ship.
• Kolax engages the creature, dodging its tentacles and throwing a White Phosphorus Round into its head, causing it to roar in pain.
• Kolax slices through the creature's tentacles with his Beam Saber and then leaps into the creature's body to prevent its escape, activating his armor's tracking function.

Character Developments

• Kolax demonstrates exceptional combat skills, agility, and strategic thinking, facing the enormous creature fearlessly and devising a plan to contain it.
• Kolax shows determination and a desire to prove himself, comparing his actions to a003's past feats.

Significant Themes

• Courage and Determination: Kolax faces the gigantic creature alone, showing bravery and resolve in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Adaptability: Kolax quickly assesses the situation and changes his strategy to prevent the creature's escape.
• Power and Weakness: The creature's immense size and strength are counteracted by Kolax's agility and the PIA Armor's protective capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Kolax communicates with the Darwin's female communications officer, requesting a God Body's assistance and buying time for the survivors and marine corps to evacuate.
• Kolax's actions are observed and reported by the Darwin's crew, causing shock and awe at his capabilities and the creature's true form.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive Anomalous Creature, later designated as Prehistoric Giant Beast 01, sinks a civilian cruise ship and a Philippine patrol boat, killing nearly a thousand people.
• B019 Korax, a Spartan, single-handedly kills the creature by destroying its central nervous system.
• The incident is covered up, with survivors' memories wiped and the public given false explanations.
• The creature is classified as Keter due to its near-impossible detection without Korax's intervention.
• William, Umbrella's CEO, learns about Korax's past and his similarity to the Raven King from Warhammer 40k, suggesting a connection between the System and Anomalies.

Character Developments

• B019 Korax: Demonstrates immense strength and combat prowess by killing the giant creature with his bare hands.
• William Birkin: Reflects on the System's role in creating characters and Anomalies, decides to focus on the present rather than pursuing the truth.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Anomalies.
• The consequences of covering up the truth to maintain public order.
• The potential connection between the System and Anomalies.

Character Interactions

• No direct character interactions are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Astartes are the third generation of Umbrella's Super Soldier program, with 2,000 trainees on Minos Island.
• Trainees are divided into groups based on their genes and will be modified using different Primarch genes.
• The Astartes modification surgery suppresses the subject's individuality and personality.
• The Spartan combat power hierarchy is: Five Primarchs > Spartan-I > Spartan-II > Astartes Spartan-III.
• Three Astartes Legions are planned: Limit Legion (10,000-15,000 members), Raven Guard (3,000 members), and Blue Legion (3,000 members).

Character Developments

• No significant character developments in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The creation and mass production of Super Soldiers to ensure humanity's survival and dominance.
• The struggle between maintaining individuality and becoming a tool for a greater cause.

Character Interactions

• William Halsey reflects on the Astartes project and its implications, comparing it to the Warhammer 40k universe.
• No direct interactions between characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Halsey knocks on William's study door late at night.
• Halsey expresses concern about a prehistoric anomalous creature discovered in the Philippine Sea.
• Halsey suggests that these giant beasts and Ghidorah might be from the same era, and their attack could trigger a chain reaction.
• William agrees to increase Umbrella's vigilance and prepare for a potential global giant beast attack.
• William remembers a Containment Object made entirely of water, which might help in searching the oceans.

Character Developments

• Halsey shows maturity and seriousness in discussing potential threats to humanity.
• William demonstrates his leadership and willingness to take action based on Halsey's concerns.

Significant Themes

• The unknown depths of the ocean and the potential threats they pose.
• The interconnectedness of different mythologies and the possibility of ancient creatures still existing.
• The responsibility of protecting humanity from unknown threats.

Character Interactions

• William and Halsey's interaction shows their closeness and trust, with Halsey feeling comfortable discussing serious matters with William.
• William and Halsey's conversation reveals their shared concern for their children's safety and the safety of humanity as a whole.

Key Plot Points and Events

• William and Halsey discuss using the Water Sprite to investigate the ocean, but Halsey expresses concerns about retrieving her.
• Halsey confronts William about the true nature of the Confidentiality Agreement, suspecting it locks in loyalty.
• William reveals that the Confidentiality Agreement ensures absolute loyalty to him from humans and humanoid Anomalies who sign it.
• William decides to recall Fleet Zero to Earth's orbit and prepare for the Water Sprite's ocean entry.
• Halsey and William discuss the loyalty of those who haven't signed the Confidentiality Agreement, and Halsey questions what will happen to the Company's loyalty when their son, Ivan, takes over.

Character Developments

• Halsey demonstrates her intelligence and perceptiveness by uncovering the truth about the Confidentiality Agreement.
• William shows vulnerability and trust in Halsey by revealing his secret to her.
• Halsey shows concern for the safety of humanity and the Company's interests.

Significant Themes

• Trust and loyalty: Halsey's trust in William allows her to accept his secret, while her concern for humanity's safety drives her to question the Water Sprite's use.
• Power and control: The Confidentiality Agreement represents William's power and control over those who sign it, raising questions about the Company's future under Ivan's leadership.

Character Interactions

• William and Halsey's relationship deepens as they share secrets and discuss the Company's future.
• Halsey's curiosity and intelligence challenge William, leading him to reveal truths he had previously hidden.

Key Plot Points and Events

• William prepares breakfast for his family, including Yelena, Ivan, and Halsey.
• The family discusses their plans for the day; William and Halsey are heading to the Philippines to investigate an anomaly.
• William and Halsey, accompanied by Blue Team and Cortana, travel to Troy Base and then board the Infinity.
• William meets with Mike, the Lieutenant General of the Marine Corps, to discuss the impending mission.
• The Infinity approaches the Mariana Trench, where the Containment Fleet is already stationed.

Character Developments

• Yelena shows affection towards her father, William, and is disappointed that he can't pick her up from school.
• Ivan expresses concern for his parents' safety during their mission.
• Mike, despite his age, remains dedicated to his duty and is grateful for the gift of eternal life from William.

Significant Themes

• Family: The chapter emphasizes the importance of family, with William and Halsey leaving their children in the care of others to attend to their duties.
• Duty and Responsibility: Mike's dedication to his role as Lieutenant General highlights the theme of duty and responsibility.
• The Unknown: The impending mission to the Mariana Trench underscores the theme of exploring the unknown and facing the potentially dangerous consequences.

Character Interactions

• William interacts with his children, Yelena and Ivan, showing affection and concern for their well-being.
• William and Mike share a warm, familial bond, with Mike expressing gratitude towards William for granting him eternal life.
• William, Halsey, John, and Mike work together as a team, demonstrating their trust and reliance on one another.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Spartans, Marines, and key personnel gather in Hangar Bay Four of the Infinity.
• Water Sprite, a containment object, attempts to communicate with B019 Korax, a Spartan, but he misunderstands her intentions.
• William, the protagonist, arrives and hints at supporting a relationship between Korax and Water Sprite.
• Water Sprite is sent to investigate the Mariana Trench and reports back that there's an entire army of Giant Beasts, not just a few, posing a threat to coastal cities worldwide.

Character Developments

• Korax, a serious and dedicated Spartan, struggles to understand Water Sprite's feelings and is initially dismissive of the idea of a relationship with her due to their different roles and species.
• Water Sprite demonstrates her ability to communicate and her concern for humanity's safety.
• Halsey shows her expertise in understanding and communicating with Containment Objects.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding across different species and roles.
• The potential for relationships outside of traditional human norms.
• The threat posed by the Giant Beasts and the need for global defense.

Character Interactions

• Korax and Carter discuss Water Sprite's feelings, with Carter trying to help Korax understand her intentions.
• William interacts with Korax, hinting at his support for a relationship between Korax and Water Sprite.
• Halsey communicates with Water Sprite and relays her findings to William and the others.
• William, Mike, and John discuss the situation and decide to wait for Water Sprite's report before taking action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Halsey reveals that Giant Beasts are marching towards coastal cities.
• A Water Sprite confirms Halsey's information, detailing the presence of various Giant Beasts and new underwater ravines leading to the coast.
• William orders immediate preparations for defense, including readying God Bodies and organizing Marine Corps.
• William convenes a Projection Meeting with UNSC officials to discuss the impending Giant Beast attack.

Character Developments

• William demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in the face of the impending threat.
• Halsey exhibits her analytical skills and knowledge about Giant Beasts, providing valuable insights.
• Mike, the veteran general, shows calm composure and readiness to handle ground combat.

Significant Themes

• The looming threat of Giant Beasts and the potential global impact.
• The need for unity and cooperation among humans to face this common enemy.
• The struggle to keep the existence of Anomalies secret.

Character Interactions

• William interacts with various characters, giving orders and seeking input from Halsey and other UNSC officials.
• Halsey and William discuss the potential spread of Giant Beast attacks to inland areas.
• Mike and William exchange words, showcasing their mutual respect and trust.