Originally posted by Hoodwink:<br /><strong>Hey, I was wondering, since I am doing a few things different this time, if it was possible to not send the messge? It would seem like that is where you actually betray UNATCO, but I was thinking maybe it could be when you defend Paul.</strong><hr></blockquote>

You have to send the message to progress further in the game. However, after reading the datacube in the basement, you may return to speak with Paul in the 'Ton. There's a few more lines of dialogue at this point that I'm sure will be appreciated by anal completists.