010: Off to The Deeps

[helvorn]

"That matches up with what Binaca and I found," Metz said. "There are several scientific organizations here, but the moment I mentioned reducing the taint, they shut down the conversation and no longer answered our calls. A bit of research indicated that several initiatives to reduce the taint have met with inexplicable bad luck and hardship, including the deaths of the organizers, so I can't blame them. There is definitely an organized operation under way here from the shadows."

Garvin comments "Is there a political angle? I suppose it's much easier to sell a revolution to folk who you're deliberately keeping in terrible conditions...".

He gives Metz an amiable grin "You've given us one "in" on these folk then - we use bait. Go public with your proposed philanthropic works and we wait for their assassin. I doubt there's many people besides us who could work back to source from a hit man".

William considered the various streams of information. "I think we need to continue to push the medical side of our philanthropy regardless of the greater threat of the underlying conspiracy. I also want to clear out the records for Garvin and Walt so that they can operate freely. That all has to happen anyway. Since the local count has given us the finger then we can make a direct approach locally. We've already helped out with the food situation so let me approach the head of state and see if we can work out a pardon or such for our wayward souls. As well I want to start buying into local medical businesses that we can turn around and refurbish." He thought for a moment. "Roscoe see if you can identify medical organizations with financial problems and significant property assets. We can buy them up and start working now. We can also start buying distressed properties and convert them to medical facilities. We don't need to show our hand but let's get the ball rolling on infrastructure."

[terrymixon]

"I'm unsure they have a vested interest, actually," Roscoe said. "It seems that someone or a group of someones does want the pollution to continue unabated and perhaps get worse. Those people are moving behind the scenes and there is no way to pin them down. They are unbelievably good at hiding their actions."

"That matches up with what Binaca and I found," Metz said. "There are several scientific organizations here, but the moment I mentioned reducing the taint, they shut down the conversation and no longer answered our calls. A bit of research indicated that several initiatives to reduce the taint have met with inexplicable bad luck and hardship, including the deaths of the organizers, so I can't blame them. There is definitely an organized operation under way here from the shadows."

"There has to be a trail," Jaelah replied. "Someone is most likely making money, and we need to find out how, and then who. Let's start with the failed initiatives, and see if we can identify the bad actors involved."

"If there was money, we would have found it," Roscoe said. "I'm not convinced that they are in this for the money."

[terrymixon]

"That matches up with what Binaca and I found," Metz said. "There are several scientific organizations here, but the moment I mentioned reducing the taint, they shut down the conversation and no longer answered our calls. A bit of research indicated that several initiatives to reduce the taint have met with inexplicable bad luck and hardship, including the deaths of the organizers, so I can't blame them. There is definitely an organized operation under way here from the shadows."

Garvin comments "Is there a political angle? I suppose it's much easier to sell a revolution to folk who you're deliberately keeping in terrible conditions...".

He gives Metz an amiable grin "You've given us one "in" on these folk then - we use bait. Go public with your proposed philanthropic works and we wait for their assassin. I doubt there's many people besides us who could work back to source from a hit man".

"That could work, I suppose," Metz said. "I suspect they will get me, though. I suppose that will give you an opportunity to get them."

[Tiglath]

"That matches up with what Binaca and I found," Metz said. "There are several scientific organizations here, but the moment I mentioned reducing the taint, they shut down the conversation and no longer answered our calls. A bit of research indicated that several initiatives to reduce the taint have met with inexplicable bad luck and hardship, including the deaths of the organizers, so I can't blame them. There is definitely an organized operation under way here from the shadows."

Garvin comments "Is there a political angle? I suppose it's much easier to sell a revolution to folk who you're deliberately keeping in terrible conditions...".

He gives Metz an amiable grin "You've given us one "in" on these folk then - we use bait. Go public with your proposed philanthropic works and we wait for their assassin. I doubt there's many people besides us who could work back to source from a hit man".

"That could work, I suppose," Metz said. "I suspect they will get me, though. I suppose that will give you an opportunity to get them."

Garvin replies "Wrong head on again, Doc. They'll only get you if they get me first - I'm your mate ain't I?"

(OOC: Gaming weekend for me back Sunday (UK) time).

[terrymixon]

"That matches up with what Binaca and I found," Metz said. "There are several scientific organizations here, but the moment I mentioned reducing the taint, they shut down the conversation and no longer answered our calls. A bit of research indicated that several initiatives to reduce the taint have met with inexplicable bad luck and hardship, including the deaths of the organizers, so I can't blame them. There is definitely an organized operation under way here from the shadows."

Garvin comments "Is there a political angle? I suppose it's much easier to sell a revolution to folk who you're deliberately keeping in terrible conditions...".

He gives Metz an amiable grin "You've given us one "in" on these folk then - we use bait. Go public with your proposed philanthropic works and we wait for their assassin. I doubt there's many people besides us who could work back to source from a hit man".

William considered the various streams of information. "I think we need to continue to push the medical side of our philanthropy regardless of the greater threat of the underlying conspiracy. I also want to clear out the records for Garvin and Walt so that they can operate freely. That all has to happen anyway. Since the local count has given us the finger then we can make a direct approach locally. We've already helped out with the food situation so let me approach the head of state and see if we can work out a pardon or such for our wayward souls. As well I want to start buying into local medical businesses that we can turn around and refurbish." He thought for a moment. "Roscoe see if you can identify medical organizations with financial problems and significant property assets. We can buy them up and start working now. We can also start buying distressed properties and convert them to medical facilities. We don't need to show our hand but let's get the ball rolling on infrastructure."

"I'll get to work on that," Roscoe said.

"Aki has an impersonal bureaucracy running things," Aster said. "They technically report to and serve at the pleasure of the local oligarchy, but they locals are so divided that there really isn't a government outside the bureaucrats. You'll have to find the right government department and convince them that they should approve of what we want to do, which might be more difficult than you expect. Inertia and corruption is likely the order of the day."

[terrymixon]

Garvin comments "Is there a political angle? I suppose it's much easier to sell a revolution to folk who you're deliberately keeping in terrible conditions...".

He gives Metz an amiable grin "You've given us one "in" on these folk then - we use bait. Go public with your proposed philanthropic works and we wait for their assassin. I doubt there's many people besides us who could work back to source from a hit man".

"That could work, I suppose," Metz said. "I suspect they will get me, though. I suppose that will give you an opportunity to get them."

Garvin replies "Wrong head on again, Doc. They'll only get you if they get me first - I'm your mate ain't I?"

(OOC: Gaming weekend for me back Sunday (UK) time).

"I'll count on you, then."

Have fun!

[helvorn]

William considered the various streams of information. "I think we need to continue to push the medical side of our philanthropy regardless of the greater threat of the underlying conspiracy. I also want to clear out the records for Garvin and Walt so that they can operate freely. That all has to happen anyway. Since the local count has given us the finger then we can make a direct approach locally. We've already helped out with the food situation so let me approach the head of state and see if we can work out a pardon or such for our wayward souls. As well I want to start buying into local medical businesses that we can turn around and refurbish." He thought for a moment. "Roscoe see if you can identify medical organizations with financial problems and significant property assets. We can buy them up and start working now. We can also start buying distressed properties and convert them to medical facilities. We don't need to show our hand but let's get the ball rolling on infrastructure."

"I'll get to work on that," Roscoe said.

"Aki has an impersonal bureaucracy running things," Aster said. "They technically report to and serve at the pleasure of the local oligarchy, but they locals are so divided that there really isn't a government outside the bureaucrats. You'll have to find the right government department and convince them that they should approve of what we want to do, which might be more difficult than you expect. Inertia and corruption is likely the order of the day."

William shook his head in disgust. "Well let's get some of these broker bots working on getting the businesses licensed and acquiring what we need. We will need our own shell companies of course. Inertia is bad but corruption can work in our favor. Let's start with their Department of Justice and go from there."

[terrymixon]

William considered the various streams of information. "I think we need to continue to push the medical side of our philanthropy regardless of the greater threat of the underlying conspiracy. I also want to clear out the records for Garvin and Walt so that they can operate freely. That all has to happen anyway. Since the local count has given us the finger then we can make a direct approach locally. We've already helped out with the food situation so let me approach the head of state and see if we can work out a pardon or such for our wayward souls. As well I want to start buying into local medical businesses that we can turn around and refurbish." He thought for a moment. "Roscoe see if you can identify medical organizations with financial problems and significant property assets. We can buy them up and start working now. We can also start buying distressed properties and convert them to medical facilities. We don't need to show our hand but let's get the ball rolling on infrastructure."

"I'll get to work on that," Roscoe said.

"Aki has an impersonal bureaucracy running things," Aster said. "They technically report to and serve at the pleasure of the local oligarchy, but they locals are so divided that there really isn't a government outside the bureaucrats. You'll have to find the right government department and convince them that they should approve of what we want to do, which might be more difficult than you expect. Inertia and corruption is likely the order of the day."

William shook his head in disgust. "Well let's get some of these broker bots working on getting the businesses licensed and acquiring what we need. We will need our own shell companies of course. Inertia is bad but corruption can work in our favor. Let's start with their Department of Justice and go from there."

Roscoe will work on the acquiring and licenses. You'll need to be more specific in what you're doing to work with the department of justice, though. Do things and I'll respond to them.

[Thumper]

"That could work, I suppose," Metz said. "I suspect they will get me, though. I suppose that will give you an opportunity to get them."

Garvin replies "Wrong head on again, Doc. They'll only get you if they get me first - I'm your mate ain't I?"

(OOC: Gaming weekend for me back Sunday (UK) time).

"I'll count on you, then."

Have fun!

Walt:
”If, once I’m permitted back in Aki, you want me to take the public face and put the bullseye on my back, I’ll take the job. This would be the only reason to make two of me…with one of me exposed to the risk of assassination and the other one hunting down the assassin. Pretty neat trick to pull on the perpetrator!

Seriously, I’ll volunteer to be the bait. I already died once, I’m used to it. I believe in Metz, Bilis, and Bianca to make me whole again!”

[helvorn]

Roscoe will work on the acquiring and licenses. You'll need to be more specific in what you're doing to work with the department of justice, though. Do things and I'll respond to them.

William will work with Aster to find out one or two of the oligarchs that might be approachable and use them as leverage to get an appointment with the head or deputy of the department.

[terrymixon]

Roscoe will work on the acquiring and licenses. You'll need to be more specific in what you're doing to work with the department of justice, though. Do things and I'll respond to them.

William will work with Aster to find out one or two of the oligarchs that might be approachable and use them as leverage to get an appointment with the head or deputy of the department.

The best contact is a city magnate in the same city as the downport named Mikah Gussred. He has had dealing with the Omicron Division before and thus is approachable. She's doubtful that will get you everything you want, but it will at least allow for him to hear you out. She will contact him and arrange a meeting for an hour and a half from now. Who will you take with you, if anyone?

[helvorn]

Roscoe will work on the acquiring and licenses. You'll need to be more specific in what you're doing to work with the department of justice, though. Do things and I'll respond to them.

William will work with Aster to find out one or two of the oligarchs that might be approachable and use them as leverage to get an appointment with the head or deputy of the department.

The best contact is a city magnate in the same city as the downport named Mikah Gussred. He has had dealing with the Omicron Division before and thus is approachable. She's doubtful that will get you everything you want, but it will at least allow for him to hear you out. She will contact him and arrange a meeting for an hour and a half from now. Who will you take with you, if anyone?

William asked if Aster would come.

[ateno]

Walt:
”If, once I’m permitted back in Aki, you want me to take the public face and put the bullseye on my back, I’ll take the job. This would be the only reason to make two of me…with one of me exposed to the risk of assassination and the other one hunting down the assassin. Pretty neat trick to pull on the perpetrator!

Seriously, I’ll volunteer to be the bait. I already died once, I’m used to it. I believe in Metz, Bilis, and Bianca to make me whole again!”

"Digs on backup, but not on being processed, don't want to die. What can I carry?

Arkar will load up 4 levels on advocate and do research into rules and laws of Aki, then set reset for going to the planet.

Arkar

[terrymixon]

William will work with Aster to find out one or two of the oligarchs that might be approachable and use them as leverage to get an appointment with the head or deputy of the department.

The best contact is a city magnate in the same city as the downport named Mikah Gussred. He has had dealing with the Omicron Division before and thus is approachable. She's doubtful that will get you everything you want, but it will at least allow for him to hear you out. She will contact him and arrange a meeting for an hour and a half from now. Who will you take with you, if anyone?

William asked if Aster would come.

"I'd be happy to help, but you might want to bring everyone," she said. "The security forces will likely know we are here soon, and so we should deal with them allowing Walt and Arkar in in a forward manner. Jaelah and Garvin would also be helpful, I think."

[joertexas]

"There has to be a trail," Jaelah replied. "Someone is most likely making money, and we need to find out how, and then who. Let's start with the failed initiatives, and see if we can identify the bad actors involved."

"If there was money, we would have found it," Roscoe said. "I'm not convinced that they are in this for the money."

"True enough," Jaelah murmured as she thought for a moment. "Let's go over every case of people being hurt or killed for wanting to reduce the taint, starting with the latest examples and working back."

[terrymixon]

"There has to be a trail," Jaelah replied. "Someone is most likely making money, and we need to find out how, and then who. Let's start with the failed initiatives, and see if we can identify the bad actors involved."

"If there was money, we would have found it," Roscoe said. "I'm not convinced that they are in this for the money."

"True enough," Jaelah murmured as she thought for a moment. "Let's go over every case of people being hurt or killed for wanting to reduce the taint, starting with the latest examples and working back."

"I've already begun that and to say that the investigative methods used leave a lot to be desired is an understatement. The security efforts were perfunctory, at best. We're not going to find anything there that we can use to track back to those behind it."

[helvorn]

The best contact is a city magnate in the same city as the downport named Mikah Gussred. He has had dealing with the Omicron Division before and thus is approachable. She's doubtful that will get you everything you want, but it will at least allow for him to hear you out. She will contact him and arrange a meeting for an hour and a half from now. Who will you take with you, if anyone?

"I'd be happy to help, but you might want to bring everyone," she said. "The security forces will likely know we are here soon, and so we should deal with them allowing Walt and Arkar in in a forward manner. Jaelah and Garvin would also be helpful, I think."

William thought about it for a moment and then smiled. "In for a penny, in for a pound!" He called the others. "Let's all head down to the planet and face the security issue head on. We can bull rush the bureaucracy. They will seize up and we can get our contact with the higher ups that Aster has arranged. Bring along your noble titles and your Imperial Marshal badges for windowdressing."

[joertexas]

"I've already begun that and to say that the investigative methods used leave a lot to be desired is an understatement. The security efforts were perfunctory, at best. We're not going to find anything there that we can use to track back to those behind it."

"We are opening our own investigations," Jaelah says quietly. "We start from the facts of the cases."

[Tiglath]

"I've already begun that and to say that the investigative methods used leave a lot to be desired is an understatement. The security efforts were perfunctory, at best. We're not going to find anything there that we can use to track back to those behind it."

"We are opening our own investigations," Jaelah says quietly. "We start from the facts of the cases."

Garvin chuckles "Oh, now that'll upset the apple cart once word gets out! I reckon if we let it be known we're pokin' about where we're not wanted then we'll go right to the top of someone's list!"

[Thumper]

Walt-
”And wear a bullseye again. Might as well just expedite things and go back to the bait plan.”