God DAMN this was awesome. I love anything and everything sci-fi but this just. I think the concept of the EPCC is just so original and interesting and. It's almost too bad it's a one-shot because this would make a great story. Maybe you could do a sequel..? And I loved how Casey didn't have a name til later on. I do that in my work too. (Also, sorry if I missed something but Casey's a woman right?) But really. I found this through I don't even know. If the contest you entered it in isn't already won, then I seriously hope you win it.