Jan 6, 2025 5:07 pm
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So ... I guess Seck still isn't back? Continue on as Jayce as an NPC?2. Gnycish 2, Tyroth
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Jan 6, 2025 6:02 pm
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Jayce's rolls, representing him assisting the negotiation. Should have been just one roll, but I'm going to award a bonus Momentum from Jayce's talents. Results to come shortly. Threat: 5
Rolls
Insight 11 plus Security 1 - (2d20)
(97) = 16
Jan 11, 2025 3:07 am
Security Chief Orda listens to your rationale for getting access to the scene if the crime, and says, "Very well. I'll take you there and give you copies of our own reports."
Once you're ready, he leads you into the corridor. "This facility was shut down long ago for genetic crimes against sapience. When it was reopened by the executive board after generations of being abandoned, the first order of business was to repair the image. They've tried their best to only host research that benefits all, and adhere to all interstellar law. You'll understand then why my orders are to ask you to be extremely discrete in your inquiries. You may find that falsely implicating someone is one path to the truth, but the executive board will not tolerate the casual release of slander and unsubstantiated rumor. That being said, I do wish you luck in bringing this matter to light and the culprit to justice."
Once you're ready, he leads you into the corridor. "This facility was shut down long ago for genetic crimes against sapience. When it was reopened by the executive board after generations of being abandoned, the first order of business was to repair the image. They've tried their best to only host research that benefits all, and adhere to all interstellar law. You'll understand then why my orders are to ask you to be extremely discrete in your inquiries. You may find that falsely implicating someone is one path to the truth, but the executive board will not tolerate the casual release of slander and unsubstantiated rumor. That being said, I do wish you luck in bringing this matter to light and the culprit to justice."
Jan 11, 2025 12:28 pm
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Having interacted with this species a bit more can M'Ress get a better understanding of their anatomy? Am I able to look at rhe pictures and make the roll for cause of death again? Also its been a while. They said we can't see the body right? Last edited January 11, 2025 12:29 pm
Jan 12, 2025 10:57 pm
Here's a summary of what you found from examining the scans of the alien captain's body:
As he focuses and learns the method employed by the aliens, he comes to understand that he's seeing a medical scan of the murdered captain, along with analysis. The anatomical displays show the point of entry of a small object. The edges are clean without tearing, such as from a sharp cutting instrument. Other than that, the hormonal balances are shown to be within expected tolerances, save for adrenaline and fear which indicate that the captain was aware of the danger, but died before he could fight back. (There are no defensive wounds suggesting he got any hits in.)
The unusual part comes from a materials analysis of the murder weapon. Tiny shards of crystallized metal were examined from microscopic fragments in the wound. It's a composite metal-ceramic implement that is likely extremely high tech, even by the Federation's standards. It would not be inappropriate to say that it's 'cutting edge' materials science.
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Aurin-Ahs concentration pays off as he finds the key to interpreting the alien presentation of data. He's seen many ways to show such information, and while this is new, it slowly makes sense to him.As he focuses and learns the method employed by the aliens, he comes to understand that he's seeing a medical scan of the murdered captain, along with analysis. The anatomical displays show the point of entry of a small object. The edges are clean without tearing, such as from a sharp cutting instrument. Other than that, the hormonal balances are shown to be within expected tolerances, save for adrenaline and fear which indicate that the captain was aware of the danger, but died before he could fight back. (There are no defensive wounds suggesting he got any hits in.)
The unusual part comes from a materials analysis of the murder weapon. Tiny shards of crystallized metal were examined from microscopic fragments in the wound. It's a composite metal-ceramic implement that is likely extremely high tech, even by the Federation's standards. It would not be inappropriate to say that it's 'cutting edge' materials science.
Jan 13, 2025 3:52 pm
"We will be discrete, Chief Orda. Have no fear on that score," Drake assures as he follows him down the corridor wondering what's in store for the group. His senses remain on high alert for any threats that could befall them.
Jan 14, 2025 8:25 pm
Following Chief Orda, Cole listened with interest as the strange, alien security chief gave a brief history of the facility and explanation for their cautious approach to the investigation. Nodding politely in agreement with his own security 'chief' statement Cole added, "While my team studies the scene, would it be possible for myself and Lieutenant Devar to meet the Executive Board?"
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Sending a roll in case the chief needs to be convinced of a meeting.Rolls
Persuade a meeting with the Exec Board - Presence 10 + Command 4 - (2d20)
(719) = 26
Jan 14, 2025 10:27 pm
Luna follows security chief Orda and the rest of the team. She gives a bit of thought to the security chief's words "You said "falsely implicating someone"" she asks "Does that mean there are some easy scapegoats at the station you fear we would unjustly accuse?"
She was thinking of the talk of shape-shifter earlier but caution stopped her from touching the subject. Orda could be a shape-shifter for all she knew.
She was thinking of the talk of shape-shifter earlier but caution stopped her from touching the subject. Orda could be a shape-shifter for all she knew.
Last edited January 14, 2025 10:28 pm
Jan 21, 2025 4:56 am
Orda considers Walkers request only for a moment before saying, "I can contact their adjutant and indicate that you request a meeting. I can't speak as to their availability but there is no reason why they wouldn't meet with you."
To Luna, he says, "There are disagreements between many of the races here, politics that they bring from their contact away from here. Anytime someone is inconvenienced, they ... " He holds out his hands palm up. "That's not important. I only mean to say that there is enough biased blame to go around."
To Luna, he says, "There are disagreements between many of the races here, politics that they bring from their contact away from here. Anytime someone is inconvenienced, they ... " He holds out his hands palm up. "That's not important. I only mean to say that there is enough biased blame to go around."
Jan 21, 2025 4:03 pm
"It's not our intention to ruffle any feathers," his crewmates could probably hear the smirk in his voice, though it certainly didn't show up on his stiff beak, "but we will need to pursue hypotheses, even if they prove incorrect in the end. We can't simply... not investigate an implication because of its political weight - then our conclusion is just as likely to be false, and any accusation would be mere conjecture."
Aurin looked around the corridor, curious about the crime scene. He glanced down at his PADD, reviewing the autopsy information, readying himself to search for anything relevant when they arrived.
Aurin looked around the corridor, curious about the crime scene. He glanced down at his PADD, reviewing the autopsy information, readying himself to search for anything relevant when they arrived.
Jan 21, 2025 6:35 pm
Drake listened quietly, anxious to get to the scene, while looking for tells in Orda's behavior that might show any discomfort with anything his crewmates might have said. There were politics at play here, which was unfortunate, as that had a tendency to stifle an investigation.
Jan 22, 2025 7:41 pm
Cole hid a small smile at his science officer's pun, nodding in agreement with Aurin's assessment and statement regarding their investigation and them following it to its conclusions regardless of whom and who may not be implicated. Offering in support, "I would hope Starfleet and the Federation's reputation for fairness and honestly proceeds us though of course we'll be as delicate as we can be."
Jan 24, 2025 2:57 am
You arrive at the scene of the death. Orda pulls up a few security scans of the scene and then transfers them to your Starfleet accessible database. "The maintenance crew has cleaned the area, of course, but you're welcome to take whatever scans you would like."
He pauses and then says quietly, "Good luck. I have three suspects in mind, but I will allow you to investigate as you see fit without being swayed by my own suspicions. Only after you meet with the council, I will give you what I had assembled before your arrival." He refuses to elaborate if you ask.
How to you proceed?
He pauses and then says quietly, "Good luck. I have three suspects in mind, but I will allow you to investigate as you see fit without being swayed by my own suspicions. Only after you meet with the council, I will give you what I had assembled before your arrival." He refuses to elaborate if you ask.
How to you proceed?
Jan 24, 2025 7:59 pm
Arriving at the scene Cole rubbed at the stubble on his chin, his eyes narrowed and brow furrowed in thought as he surveyed the, understandably, clean scene. Thankfully the station's security detail had taken scans before the maintenance crew had done its job that Orda immediately brought up and provided access to. Nodding his appreciation at the security chief's assistance and offer of his own notes on the investigation, Cole extended his hand and took Orda's in a firm handshake before turning towards his team. Motioning with a hand for them to proceed with what scans and inspections they could as he perused the scans provided.
Jan 24, 2025 9:18 pm
"How do they compare?" Drake asked, sure that something would stand out in the pictures taken before the security detail cleaned up the scene versus what they'd see after they had cleaned up.
Jan 25, 2025 1:10 am
M'Ress does a scan looking for traces of biological matter left behind. Any hint of what might have happened in more detail than they've already received
Jan 25, 2025 6:01 pm
Following their high tech cleaning procedure, it's a D4 to find any traces by scanning - a tricorder provides a free assist die.
Jan 25, 2025 7:36 pm
Luna looks around to see if there are any surveillance devices in the room. Orda would probably have informed them if any recording exists but you never know if he had forgotten or is withholding information.
She also looks for ways in and out of the room or good hiding spots. If the Ambassador was stabbed in the back it would either be done by someone sneaking up on the victim or the victim had turned his back to someone. The former would require some way for the assassin to get up to his victim undetected. Luna searches for the possible way to do that.
She also looks for ways in and out of the room or good hiding spots. If the Ambassador was stabbed in the back it would either be done by someone sneaking up on the victim or the victim had turned his back to someone. The former would require some way for the assassin to get up to his victim undetected. Luna searches for the possible way to do that.
Jan 25, 2025 9:02 pm
Aurin opens the case he had brought from the ship, producing a series of tubes and filters that would take a sample of the atmosphere, and isolate any unusual particulate. He took the possibility of nanotechnology being involved quite seriously, apparently.
Once he was done with that, he turned on his tricorder. Trusting the doctor to take stock of any... biological residue that might have been left on the scene, he scanned specificially for the strange ceramic that had shown up on the autopsy.
Once he was done with that, he turned on his tricorder. Trusting the doctor to take stock of any... biological residue that might have been left on the scene, he scanned specificially for the strange ceramic that had shown up on the autopsy.