The brig of the Mandoleer’s Folly was cold and unwelcoming, a stark contrast to the luxury yacht that the young kidnappers were accustomed to. As they slowly regained consciousness, the harsh reality of their situation began to set in. The lead kidnapper, defiant and arrogant, started making threats, his voice echoing off the metallic walls. … Read More “Chapter 5: Reckoning” »
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The Mandoleer’s Folly heads for the Winnipeg System, aiming for a resort moon orbiting Winnipeg Prime. Meanwhile, Harris McKinney 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 … Read More “Chapter 11: Vacation Ends Now” »
Gus was taken to the brig aboard the Mandoleer’s Folly. He sat in the dimly lit interrogation room, his eyes darting nervously around the space. Renée Lachapelle and J.J. Smith stood across from him, their expressions stern. “Start talking, Gus,” Renée began, her voice firm. “We need information on Olivia Laroche’s murder.” Gus swallowed hard. … Read More “Chapter 10: More Finger Pointing” »
Renée Lachapelle reviewed the information on the screen, her brow furrowed in concentration. The team had gathered in the conference room aboard the Mandoleer’s Folly to discuss their next steps. “These android dancer clubs attract some of the sleaziest degenerates,” Renée said, pointing to the locations on the holomap. “They’re perfect hunting grounds for someone … Read More “Chapter 9: The Hunt for Gus” »
The Mandoleer’s Folly slipped smoothly into the Montreal System, a buzz of anticipation rippling through the crew. This mission had a clear objective: get to the bottom of Olivia Laroche’s murder and bring those responsible to justice. Renée Lachapelle led the team, consisting of Ed Alvis, J.J. Smith, Abraham, and Maelstrom. Troopers stood ready should … Read More “Chapter 8: The Black Hole Pub” »
Participants: Location: Order 93 Base, Interrogation Room CE: Jamie Stuart, you were one of the last people to see Olivia Laroche 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 … Read More “Interview Transcript: Interrogation of Jamie Stuart” »
Byline: Nova ThorneCanadian Expanse News Network Ottawa Prime – The Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC) investigation into the tragic murder of prominent journalist Olivia Laroche has taken a startling turn. New evidence has surfaced, shedding light on the embattled companies and a mysterious imposter posing as the Gentleman Bandit, Ezra Miner. The Mandoleer’s Folly, led … Read More “RCSC Investigation Uncovers Shocking Details in Olivia Laroche’s Murder” »
The team retraced their steps to see if they missed anything. “Good work,” Spacedawg replied. “Let’s see what else we can find here.” They collected Olivia’s personal belongings, notes, and a bloody chef’s knife, documenting everything carefully. Their next stop was the morgue to examine Olivia’s body. After the grim visit to the morgue, the … Read More “Chapter 5: The Real Gentleman Bandit” »
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 was immersed in her work. “Maelstrom, I need your expertise,” he said, holding out the device. She … Read More “Chapter 4: Uncovering Secrets” »
By: Nova Thorne Ottawa Prime, Canadian Expanse — The Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC) has officially joined the investigation into the tragic murder of renowned journalist Olivia Laroche. The announcement has sent ripples through the Canadian Expanse as the public eagerly awaits answers to this shocking crime. Laroche, a respected journalist for the Canadian Expanse … Read More “RCSC Joins Investigation into Journalist Olivia Laroche’s Murder” »