The Alchemist returned to the Mandoleer’s Folly, the weight of the encrypted device heavy in his pocket. As he stepped onto the ship, he knew time was of the essence. He made his way to Engineering, where Maelstrom
Origin and Early Life Maelstrom, a Gichi-manidoo from the Rogue Moon of Giizis Babaa-ayaa in the Ontario Sector, is distinguished by her blue-furred, wild cat-like features. A member of the humanoid species with a deep connection to nature, she embodies the physical and spiritual traits of her heritage. Maelstrom’s life took a significant turn when she relocated to the bustling... More was immersed in her work.
“MaelstromOrigin and Early Life Maelstrom, a Gichi-manidoo from the Rogue Moon of Giizis Babaa-ayaa in the Ontario Sector, is distinguished by her blue-furred, wild cat-like features. A member of the humanoid species with a deep connection to nature, she embodies the physical and spiritual traits of her heritage. Maelstrom’s life took a significant turn when she relocated to the bustling... More, I need your expertise,” he said, holding out the device.
She looked up, curiosity piqued. “What’s this?”
“A recording device we found at Olivia Laroche’s apartment. It’s encrypted, and we need to know what’s on it.”
MaelstromOrigin and Early Life Maelstrom, a Gichi-manidoo from the Rogue Moon of Giizis Babaa-ayaa in the Ontario Sector, is distinguished by her blue-furred, wild cat-like features. A member of the humanoid species with a deep connection to nature, she embodies the physical and spiritual traits of her heritage. Maelstrom’s life took a significant turn when she relocated to the bustling... More nodded, taking the device. “Give me a few minutes.”
Meanwhile, Spacedawg and 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 headed to the CENN
Canadian Expanse News Network (CENN) OverviewThe Canadian Expanse News Network (CENN) is the successor to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, adapted to meet the demands of the 22nd and 23rd centuries. It was established in 2040 in the Ottawa System and has since become the premier news source for the Canadian Expanse. HistoryFounded as an evolution of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation... More office. As they walked in, the bustling newsroom fell silent, eyes turning to the RCSC officers.
Spacedawg approached the editor. “We’re here to ask some questions about 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.”
The editor, a weary-looking man with a graying beard, nodded. “Of course. I’ll help in any way I can.”
While Spacedawg spoke to the editor, J.J. Smith
John Jacob Smith is a seasoned police officer from Georgetown, known for his bravery and unique involvement in managing time anomalies. He has become a pivotal figure in handling temporal disturbances, working undercover as Agent 93 for a secretive organization tasked with protecting the temporal integrity of his environment. Early Career and Experiences John Jacob Smith has been a fixture... More and Renée LachapelleInspector 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 split up to talk to Olivia’s coworkers. The atmosphere was tense, a mix of grief and fear hanging in the air.
Back on the Mandoleer’s Folly, Maelstrom’s fingers flew over her console. In a matter of minutes, she decrypted the device. The audio crackled to life, Olivia’s voice clear but filled with anxiety.
“I’ve been looking into the recent attacks on the embattled companies,” she said. “I don’t think it’s Ezra Miner
Name: Ezra MinerAlias: "The Gentleman Pirate"Birthplace: Ontario SectorAge: Mid-50sOccupation: Former train robber, now a cunning space pirate and master thiefAffiliations: Independent; known to work with various criminal syndicates when it suits his interests Early Life Ezra Miner was born in the Ontario Sector into a modest family. From a young age, Miner exhibited a keen mind and a rebellious spirit,... More. It feels off, like someone’s trying to frame him. I’m going to meet Evilyn Price
Early Life Evilyn Price grew up in Potomac, Maryland, surrounded by wealth. Her family was rich, and she always had everything she wanted, giving her a sense of entitlement. Education In her younger years, Evilyn went to an all-girls Catholic university. She initially thought about becoming a nun, but a rebellious phase changed her path dramatically, leading her into a... More tonight. I think she knows more than she’s letting on.”
The Alchemist listened, his heart sinking. This was bigger than they had imagined. He quickly transmitted the report to Spacedawg.
Spacedawg’s communicator beeped. He glanced at the message from the Alchemist and frowned. “We need to find out more about this meeting with Evilyn PriceEarly Life Evilyn Price grew up in Potomac, Maryland, surrounded by wealth. Her family was rich, and she always had everything she wanted, giving her a sense of entitlement. Education In her younger years, Evilyn went to an all-girls Catholic university. She initially thought about becoming a nun, but a rebellious phase changed her path dramatically, leading her into a... More,” he said to the editor. “Did Olivia mention anything about it?”
The editor shook his head. “She was always chasing leads, but she didn’t tell me about that one.”
J.J. SmithJohn Jacob Smith is a seasoned police officer from Georgetown, known for his bravery and unique involvement in managing time anomalies. He has become a pivotal figure in handling temporal disturbances, working undercover as Agent 93 for a secretive organization tasked with protecting the temporal integrity of his environment. Early Career and Experiences John Jacob Smith has been a fixture... More returned, looking grim. “Her coworkers don’t know much either. They said she seemed distracted and paranoid, always looking over her shoulder.”
Renée LachapelleInspector 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 sighed. “We’re running out of leads.”
Spacedawg’s jaw tightened. “Let’s regroup and see what the Alchemist has found. Maybe there’s something we missed.”
As they left the CENNCanadian Expanse News Network (CENN) OverviewThe Canadian Expanse News Network (CENN) is the successor to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, adapted to meet the demands of the 22nd and 23rd centuries. It was established in 2040 in the Ottawa System and has since become the premier news source for the Canadian Expanse. HistoryFounded as an evolution of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation... More office, a sense of urgency hung over them. They needed to piece together the puzzle before more lives were lost. Back on the Mandoleer’s Folly, they reviewed the decrypted audio, the weight of Olivia’s final words heavy on their minds.
Spacedawg looked at his team. “We need to talk to Evilyn PriceEarly Life Evilyn Price grew up in Potomac, Maryland, surrounded by wealth. Her family was rich, and she always had everything she wanted, giving her a sense of entitlement. Education In her younger years, Evilyn went to an all-girls Catholic university. She initially thought about becoming a nun, but a rebellious phase changed her path dramatically, leading her into a... More. She might be the key to understanding this whole mess.”
