Interview Transcript: Interrogation of Jamie Stuart

Participants:

• Celine EbnerBiographical Information Name: Celine EbnerDate of Birth: April 20, 2173Place of Birth: Vancouver Prime, Canadian ExpanseOccupations: Cybernetically Enhanced Operative of the Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC)Parents: Captain Eugene Ebner, Former Deputy Commandant Mary Ebner Overview Celine Ebner is a distinguished officer in the Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC), known for her profound resilience and cybernetic enhancements. Born into a family... More (CE)
• Captain Spacedawg PaulyBirth Name: PaulyCurrent Alias: Spacedawg PaulySpecies: Human-Canine HybridDate of Birth: February 22, 1973Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., United States, Earth, Sol SystemOccupations: Former Chef, Brewer, Distiller, Garden Worker, Apprentice Cobbler; Current First Mate on the Mandoleer's Folly, Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC) Overview Spacedawg Pauly is a unique entity whose life story spans both Earth and the... More (SP)
• 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 (RL)
• Jamie StuartBorn: February 22, 2243Birthplace: Vancouver Prime, British Columbia Sector, Canadian ExpanseOccupation: Career Criminal, Master Thief Early Life and Background Jamie Stuart was born on February 22, 2243, in Vancouver Prime, a prominent star system within the British Columbia Sector of the Canadian Expanse. Little is known about his early life, but Stuart's foray into criminal activities began at a young... More (JS)

Location: Order 93 Base, Interrogation Room

CE: Jamie StuartBorn: February 22, 2243Birthplace: Vancouver Prime, British Columbia Sector, Canadian ExpanseOccupation: Career Criminal, Master Thief Early Life and Background Jamie Stuart was born on February 22, 2243, in Vancouver Prime, a prominent star system within the British Columbia Sector of the Canadian Expanse. Little is known about his early life, but Stuart's foray into criminal activities began at a young... More, you were one of the last people to see Olivia LarocheBorn: 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 alive. We have reason to believe you were involved in her murder.

JS: (Visibly shaken) I didn’t kill Olivia. She was kind to me. I admired her, she was going to write a book on me, she even talked me into retiring. Why would I want to murder her?

SP: If you didn’t do it, then who did?

JS: (Pauses, looking around nervously) There’s a guy, part of some assassin guild operated by the SyndicateThe Syndicate is a notorious criminal organization operating within the Canadian Expanse. Known for its intricate web of illegal activities, the group has been linked to various high-profile crimes, including smuggling, extortion, and political corruption. The Syndicate's influence stretches across multiple sectors, making it one of the most formidable adversaries for law enforcement agencies within the Human Occupied Galaxy (HOG).... More. He owns a bar in the Montreal SystemThe Montreal System is a prominent star system located within the Quebec Sector of the Canadian Expanse. The system comprises five diverse planets, each exhibiting unique characteristics and contributing to the Montreal System's reputation as a significant hub of activity within the Expanse. Overview • Star: The Montreal System orbits a G-type main-sequence star, providing the necessary conditions for a... More, in the Quebec SectorOverview 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.

RL: What’s the name of this bar, and who is the owner?

JS: The bar is called “The Black Hole,” and the owner’s name is Victor Arnaud.

CE: (Nods, recognition flashing in her eyes) I know the place. We’ve had run-ins with Arnaud before.

JS: I swear, I didn’t do it. Olivia was going to help me turn my life around. Victor’s the one you want. He’s dangerous, and he wouldn’t hesitate to silence someone like Olivia if she got too close to something.

CE: (Firmly) We’ll see about that. Guards!

(Two guards enter the room and secure Jamie StuartBorn: February 22, 2243Birthplace: Vancouver Prime, British Columbia Sector, Canadian ExpanseOccupation: Career Criminal, Master Thief Early Life and Background Jamie Stuart was born on February 22, 2243, in Vancouver Prime, a prominent star system within the British Columbia Sector of the Canadian Expanse. Little is known about his early life, but Stuart's foray into criminal activities began at a young... More with cuffs and leg irons.)

JS: (Looking scared) Please, you have to put me in witness protection. The SyndicateThe Syndicate is a notorious criminal organization operating within the Canadian Expanse. Known for its intricate web of illegal activities, the group has been linked to various high-profile crimes, including smuggling, extortion, and political corruption. The Syndicate's influence stretches across multiple sectors, making it one of the most formidable adversaries for law enforcement agencies within the Human Occupied Galaxy (HOG).... More will come after me, especially after I raided those ships. It’s an intertwined mess. They won’t let me live.

CE: We’ll consider your request, but first, we need to verify your information. (To the guards) Take him to maximum security.

(The guards escort Jamie StuartBorn: February 22, 2243Birthplace: Vancouver Prime, British Columbia Sector, Canadian ExpanseOccupation: Career Criminal, Master Thief Early Life and Background Jamie Stuart was born on February 22, 2243, in Vancouver Prime, a prominent star system within the British Columbia Sector of the Canadian Expanse. Little is known about his early life, but Stuart's foray into criminal activities began at a young... More out of the room. The door closes behind them.)

CE: (Turning to Spacedawg) Spacedawg, you know what you need to do. Go to the Montreal SystemThe Montreal System is a prominent star system located within the Quebec Sector of the Canadian Expanse. The system comprises five diverse planets, each exhibiting unique characteristics and contributing to the Montreal System's reputation as a significant hub of activity within the Expanse. Overview • Star: The Montreal System orbits a G-type main-sequence star, providing the necessary conditions for a... More and get this guy.

SP: Understood. We’ll get to the bottom of this.

RL: If Victor Arnaud is involved, this could lead us to more than just Olivia’s murder.

SP: (Determined) Then let’s move. We’ve got work to do.

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