The Mandoleer’s Folly heads for the Winnipeg System, aiming for a resort moon orbiting Winnipeg Prime.
Meanwhile, Harris McKinney
Name: Harris McKinneyDate of Birth: May 12, 2238Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Crime lord, head of Syndicate operations Early Life Harris McKinney was born on May 12, 2238, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Raised in a family with deep ties to the criminal underworld, McKinney was introduced to illicit activities from an early age.... More enjoys his vacation at the resort, lounging by a large pool with snow-capped mountains in the background. He’s having a cigar and getting a pedicure from a service android. He pulls out his communication device to call Gus
Name: Augustus "Gus" McKinneyDate of Birth: October 3, 2245Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Assassin for hire, informant against the Syndicate Early Life Augustus "Gus" McKinney was born on October 3, 2245, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Growing up in a challenging environment, Gus was exposed to the underworld from a young age, primarily through... More but only gets voicemail. Frustrated, he mutters, “Where the hell is that damn nephew of mine?”
Suddenly, a shadow looms over him. Annoyed, Harris snaps without looking up, “Who the hell are you?”
Spacedawg crouches down, dismisses the service android, and flashes his badge. “Harris McKinneyName: Harris McKinneyDate of Birth: May 12, 2238Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Crime lord, head of Syndicate operations Early Life Harris McKinney was born on May 12, 2238, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Raised in a family with deep ties to the criminal underworld, McKinney was introduced to illicit activities from an early age.... More, you’re under arrest,” he says, slapping cuffs on Harris.
Harris erupts in threats, ranging from legal action to violence. “You can’t do this to me! I’ll have your badges, all of you! Do you know who I am?”
Spacedawg calmly pulls out his blaster, sets it to stun, and offers Harris a choice: “You have two choices: come quietly or be rendered unconscious and wake up with a wicked hangover.”
Harris glares but eventually shuts up, and he is taken to the brig, placed in a cell next to GusName: Augustus "Gus" McKinneyDate of Birth: October 3, 2245Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Assassin for hire, informant against the Syndicate Early Life Augustus "Gus" McKinney was born on October 3, 2245, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Growing up in a challenging environment, Gus was exposed to the underworld from a young age, primarily through... More.
Harris demands to know if GusName: Augustus "Gus" McKinneyDate of Birth: October 3, 2245Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Assassin for hire, informant against the Syndicate Early Life Augustus "Gus" McKinney was born on October 3, 2245, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Growing up in a challenging environment, Gus was exposed to the underworld from a young age, primarily through... More talked. “GusName: Augustus "Gus" McKinneyDate of Birth: October 3, 2245Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Assassin for hire, informant against the Syndicate Early Life Augustus "Gus" McKinney was born on October 3, 2245, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Growing up in a challenging environment, Gus was exposed to the underworld from a young age, primarily through... More, did you open your mouth?”
GusName: Augustus "Gus" McKinneyDate of Birth: October 3, 2245Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Assassin for hire, informant against the Syndicate Early Life Augustus "Gus" McKinney was born on October 3, 2245, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Growing up in a challenging environment, Gus was exposed to the underworld from a young age, primarily through... More ignores him, lying down on his bed.
Harris starts berating GusName: Augustus "Gus" McKinneyDate of Birth: October 3, 2245Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Assassin for hire, informant against the Syndicate Early Life Augustus "Gus" McKinney was born on October 3, 2245, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Growing up in a challenging environment, Gus was exposed to the underworld from a young age, primarily through... More, saying how disappointed he is and branding him as a snitch. “You’re finished, GusName: Augustus "Gus" McKinneyDate of Birth: October 3, 2245Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Assassin for hire, informant against the Syndicate Early Life Augustus "Gus" McKinney was born on October 3, 2245, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Growing up in a challenging environment, Gus was exposed to the underworld from a young age, primarily through... More! Everyone will know you’re a traitor. You couldn’t even handle a simple job! I had to take care of Olivia Laroche
Born: 2255, Ottawa Prime, Ontario Sector Occupation: Journalist, Author Years Active: 2280-present Employer: Canadian Expanse News Network (CENN) Notable Works: Coverage of interstellar trade, cultural events, political affairs, and technological advancements within the Canadian Expanse. Awards: Canadian Expanse Press Award for Excellence in Journalism (2282, 2284) Early Life and Education Olivia Laroche was born in 2255 in Ottawa Prime, located... More myself, turning her apartment into a bloody mess.”
Renée Lachapelle
Inspector Renée Lachapelle is a distinguished officer who currently heads the joint anti-crime task force between the local Constabulary and the Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC) on Montreal Prime. Renowned for her sharp investigative skills and unwavering commitment, Lachapelle plays a pivotal role in maintaining law and order in the Quebec Sector of the Canadian Expanse. Early Life and Background... More enters the brig and reminds Harris that everything in the brig is recorded, including internal video monitoring. “Harris, you’ve just confessed on record. We have you dead to rights. There’s a nice cryo-jail cell waiting for you.”
Harris desperately threatens legal action and violence. “You can’t do this! I’ll sue every one of you. You’ll all pay for this!”
Renée warns him that his situation could worsen. “Keep it up, and you’ll experience something far worse. Cryo-jails put inmates into suspended animation and make them experience their crimes from the victim’s perspective. When you get out, if you ever get out, you’ll be a different person. You’ll probably end up a sanitation worker, happy to do such a job.”
The console beeps. Renée contacts Spacedawg and informs him that the virtual court is about to begin.
Spacedawg and several senior officers enter the brig. A holographic image of the judge appears.
GusName: Augustus "Gus" McKinneyDate of Birth: October 3, 2245Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Assassin for hire, informant against the Syndicate Early Life Augustus "Gus" McKinney was born on October 3, 2245, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Growing up in a challenging environment, Gus was exposed to the underworld from a young age, primarily through... More goes first, his testimony practically burying Harris. GusName: Augustus "Gus" McKinneyDate of Birth: October 3, 2245Place of Birth: Montreal System, Quebec SectorKnown For: Assassin for hire, informant against the Syndicate Early Life Augustus "Gus" McKinney was born on October 3, 2245, in the Montreal System of the Quebec Sector. Growing up in a challenging environment, Gus was exposed to the underworld from a young age, primarily through... More is sentenced to ten years in cryo-jail. Harris isn’t as lucky; he gets thirty years in cryo-jail.
After court adjourns, the Mandoleer’s Folly sets course for a maximum-security cryogenic correctional facility in the Yukon Sector
Overview A Sector, commonly referred to as a Provincial Sector, is a designated area of space within the broader and diverse cosmic region known as the Canadian Expanse. These Sectors function similarly to provinces, contributing to the organization and governance of this vast territory. Structure and Division The Canadian Expanse is divided into thirteen Provincial Sectors, each with its own... More.
