Wednesday, July 1, 2015

The Emergency - Page 49

(forest near wreckage site)

                Worker ChoTen, global positioning data indicates that you have moved into the wilderness surrounding track Y-64.  Despite your recent emergency medical care, you still should not be moving, particularly into uncontrolled wild regions.  Please return to your previous work site to assist authorities in their investigation.  Continued avoidance may lead to legal penalties, including arrest.

The Emergency - Page 50

(wreckage site)

Your inspection has revealed an unexpected clue on the body of one of the two assistants of the Revered HaKiRozTuVa.  Close investigation shows the presence of thin whitish threads extending from the throat and nostrils of that Zig.  In another species, these rhizomes would be signs of Awakener bonding.  Awakeners are symbiotic, sentient, psychic fungal organisms.  However, all data on them indicates that Zig physiology is toxic to Awakeners.  Either that species has overcome its intolerance for our biochemistry – possibly through genetic manipulation – or else this Zig is infested by some other type of organism with similar markers.  In either case, this discovery is cause for significant concern.
                Why would an Awakener be present on EssTinTal?  In particular, why would it be present, unannounced, in the retinue of a Revered leader?  This oddity raises deeper questions, particularly in the context of an assassination.  Per the officers on site, the Revered One was threatened by armed conspirators in GeVinVas and forced aboard this train.  The sabotage you uncovered was likely a backup measure to ensure he did not escape. 
                Please continue to assist and observe the officers on site with their investigations.

The Emergency - Page 51

(forest near wreckage site)

Worker ChoTen, global positioning data indicates that you have moved into the wilderness surrounding track Y-64.  Despite your recent emergency medical care, you still should not be moving, particularly into uncontrolled wild regions.  Please return to your previous work site to assist authorities in their investigation.  Continued avoidance may lead to legal penalties, including arrest.

The Emergency - Page 52

(forest near wreckage site)

Worker ChoTen, please report.  Law enforcement reports no sign of your presence following your departure from the crash site.  Repeat, please report…

[Law enforcement reports worker ChoTan deceased, per positive identification of remains.  Cause and time of death are uncertain.  Remains have been extensively damaged by scavenger insects native to the region.  In addition, the victim shows signs of tissue damage consistent with plant toxins from area species.  It is not known if worker ChoTan died of asphyxiation due to toxic reaction or was merely paralyzed long enough to be killed by insect bites.  See attached file regarding the investigation into the citizen’s connection to the assassination plot against Revered HaKiRozTuVa.]

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The Emergency - Page 53

(wreckage site)

I’m sorry, but there is nothing more that you can do here.  It appears that all three passengers aboard this train were killed by the impact following its derailment.  Based on your description of their remains, particularly the clothing of the eldest male individual, these persons are likely the Revered HaKiRozTuVa and two of his associates. 

                While your altruistic impulses are appreciated, continued inspection of the accident site may jeopardize criminal investigation.  Please stand back and allow officers to complete their investigation, assisting only when requested.

The Emergency - Page 54

(forest near work site)

                Worker ChoTen, once again, your global positioning shows you have wandered away from your assigned work site.  Despite the recent disruptions, you are not excused from duty, nor is it recommended that you leave the protection of the law enforcement officers on site.  Please return to the original work site at once.

The Emergency - Page 55

(forest near wreckage site)

                Our information shows that you have remained within the wilderness area outside of your assigned work zone.  A citation has been added to your work record indicating failure to follow orders.  Please return to your previous work site to assist authorities in their investigation.  Continued avoidance may lead to legal penalties, including…

WARNING!  FIRE DETECTED IN AREA.

We are showing a high heat signature and smoke originating from the wreckage site of train Y-64-Vi.  Fissionable fuels storage may be compromised.  Law enforcement personnel are vacating the site immediately.  Cause of ignition unknown; further sabotage suspected.  Please move away from the region, following the tracks toward GeVinVas.  A transport will be rerouted immediately to evacuate you.