OFFICIAL MEMORANDUM

OFFICE: BLACK PAINT HEADQUARTERS

TO: Black Paint Team Member

PURPOSE: FIELD UPDATE #1

Welcome to FIELD UPDATE #1.

Moving forward, every transmission that hits your inbox will carry this designation. These Field Updates are how we will distribute insider intelligence on the writing process behind Operation: Black Paint, along with our real-time outreach maneuvers and brand-building strategies. You will get a front-row seat to our mission planning and exclusive new asset drops (like custom wallpapers and gear).

We know the field can get chaotic. If you ever miss a drop or need to review a past transmission, your files are secure. Every single Field Update will be archived and easily accessible through the newly unlocked NEWSLETTERS terminal inside Black Paint HQ.

THE BIG MILESTONE

1. We are thrilled to announce a major milestone: Dustin has officially finished the first half of the manuscript! For those unfamiliar with the publishing world, the manuscript is the raw, 'unfiltered' version of the story before it heads into professional editing. It's the DNA of the book, and we hit the 50% mark as of early January 2026. The momentum is high, and the back half of the story is where the stakes get truly complicated. We are officially on the clock, with our ultimate mission objective locked in: to publish Operation: Black Paint before 2026 comes to a close.

MISSION RECONNAISSANCE: THE DATA IS IN

2. We recently "stress-tested" our messaging through a preliminary YouTube trailer to see how the world would react to Operation: Black Paint. The intel is back, and the results are definitive: the mystery and aesthetic are resonating at elite levels—even for a cold test. We are now using these data points to sharpen our brand identity as we move toward the final release. Want to see the footage for yourself?

EVOLVING THE FOOTPRINT: BLACKPAINTHQ.COM​

3. Our digital presence has evolved. The official hub for the book has undergone a major redesign and will continue to evolve as we deploy more features and interactive tools to the site.

Visit the Hub (Best viewed on mobile): https://blackpainthq.com/​

Perk for Operatives: While you’re at HQ, be sure to secure your free mobile wallpaper. It’s the official digital "uniform" for our inner circle and the perfect way to carry the mission with you.

MISSION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Success is never a solo mission. To our family and friends who sacrifice their time to help us reach this goal—thank you. And to our growing community: if you are receiving this transmission, it’s because you originally enlisted at opblackpaint.com to come along for the ride and follow this journey from day one.

Your interest and energy are exactly why we've embarked on this second phase of Operation: Black Paint. We aren't just writing a book; we're building a world, and we're glad you've joined the ranks.

Thank you for your trust and support. See you on the next Field Update, FIELD UPDATE #2!

​— Command Central

Operation: Black Paint HQ