When you get back to your workshop and start to strip down the armor, you bask in the success of your first night out.  All the successes, the minor failures, and new ideas cascade through your mind on how you can change things.  But one question does hit your mind as you start to review and tinker; is it battle ready?  Should it be?

[OOC] Fill me in on your next steps.

Stepping off the arrival platform, Knight Wolf headed for the armor rack and had the suit removed and stored on it.  Dean started the diagnostic and basic repair systems before heading out.  He'd let that work while he took a shower.  Despite the onboard environmental system, he still got a bit sweaty in there.

A little bit later, significantly cleaner and refreshed, Dean stopped in the small kitchen to grab some food and drink before heading to the control room.  Plopping himself down in the main chair, he started bringing up multiple screens.  Summarizing the outing from the suit data, bringing up any police data from the incidents he was involved in as well as any of incident reports throughout the city.  He wanted to analyze the data as well as keep abreast of what else was going on.  In addition, he needed to update his files on any 'super' individuals.

As you playback information/data from the suit, you do have a few gaps on in the collection.  It isn't on suit information, but the collections from radio or network information.  They are not large, and seemed to correlate with the quantity of information being ingested at the time, but they are there.

As you monitor the suit's readings and watch the playback, the news talks about the incidents you were at this evening.  The arrest of the robber is standard news, but the SUV that seems to have blown all four tires and taken damage to the undercarriage is different.  The suspects also were heard complaining about "their ears", when one of the TV crews was able to get close.

The incident at Northerly Island is talked about in detail.  Interceptor-X and Mindstrike stopped a robbery at The Museum of Science and Industry.  They recovered all of the items taken.  Two before unknown 'super thieves' were taken into custody; Ghost and Diablo (with Diablo remanded to ATCPE).  Although there was a boat damaged and some of the trails disrupted, there were no serious injuries.

Reviewing the data, he frowned at the data gaps.  True, they were minor and effectively irrelevant.  But they were clear indication of a flaw in the suit; he needed to address it.  He made a mental note to work on the next generation of data storage medium; he'd try getting to that tomorrow perhaps.

The rest of the suit data matched up and worked within expected tolerance levels.  Even the new anti-grav system worked better than expected, even if he only used it on the lower settings.  All in all, he was quite pleased.  He rated the suit as combat ready as he could make it, baring the data storage flaw, without significant redesigns.  It wasn't made to go toe-to-toe punching someone but for how he intended to apply it in a tactical setting, it should be quite solid.

The robbery at the museum peaked his curiosity.  Not that it covered everything but is was the Science and Industry Museum.  He'd made more than a few significant donations to the place, through his corporation cut out of course.  But it was a place that he felt a certain amount of kinship with.  He tapped his fingers idly against his chin, debating taking a look for himself later on.  Something to think on.

For now, he collected data on Interceptor-X and Mindstrike to update the files as well as the two potential criminals, Ghost and Diablo.

[OOC]You would have contacts at MSI.  They would be in the foundation office and any that may have been to 'donor parties'.  You should have cards or something...somewhere.

As to information on Interceptor-X and Mindstrike, I'll need a few questions.  One is in the public eye and more is known about Midstrike than Interceptor-X.  I'll parse information that I can.

Ghost and Diablo are thieves and have never been in any big fights or events that you can find on the Internet.  There are a few police drawings from robberies in Europe that do match Diablo (along with descriptions and 'the use of fire').


[IC]The night is quiet, other than a checking with your mother.

So much to do...

Dean brought up multiple screens of various data on the main panels.  He needed to do some financial work to keep the whole multifaceted corporate umbrella and all that going.  On another, he brought up the specs for the suit; he had some redesigns in mind, though they were mostly fairly minor.  On a third, Dean started a connection to start pulling some research data.

The screens start flipping by.

Mindstrike is a public hero, without a alter ego.  Her real name is Rei Rousseau and is the Vice President of Public Relations for Rousseau North America.  She has spent a lot of time in France and America.  From the public reports, she has psychic abilities and has exhibited a forcefield, flight, some type of energy blast and is proficient in martial arts.  She has recently returned to Chicago after time away in France.

Interceptor-X has been in Chicago a few years, is a speedster, and seems to be a little bit of a jokester (last year, when Chicago died the river green for St. Patrick's Day, he put riding blankets that said 'kiss me, I'm Irish' on the Art Institute lions and used window paint on The Bean to write 'Never iron a four leaf clover as you don't want to press your luck' and then stood for pictures).  He seems to be armored.  Aside from superspeed, he has exhibited leaping and the ability to take a multiple shots from assault weapons.

There is little publicly known about Ghost or Diablo.

[OOC]Information greater than this will need to be rolled for.  To get information on Ghost and Diablo, it will be 12 OV/RV (where do you start with super villains?).  Interceptor-X is like looking into Ghost/Diablo.  The information you get from researching any of the three will be limited.  There is more public information about Mindstrike (Ms. Rousseau) and the company, I just need a question to answer.

Interceptor-X is akin to the Flash (although not an omega level hero).

[OOC: Corrections on Mindstrike. She has no projection abilities known or demonstrated in any videos of her online. She can manifest telekinetic blades about a meter long that extend from her hands but has never used them on living targets on video or according to any witnesses. She is a native of France from Paris and came to Chicago when Rousseau International opened the North American branch in Chicago. Prior to this, she has only been in the U.S. for vacations, usually in NYC or LA.]

Dean drank the information in even as he furthered his own searches.  He filed it all away for his own use at a later time.  Flipping to another window, he made a few notes for his suit as an idea came to him.  On another, he brought up everything he had on the Museum; he'd been there more than a few times and had compiled quite a bit there.

Multitasking was so ineffient.  He really needed to get the AI assistance program done.

He'd make do for now. Hitting a few keys, he began the fabrication of parts he'd need for some of the suit changes.  A quick glance at the clock gave he a rough idea of how much time he had.  He'd put in a few more hours of financial work, mostly to get it out of the way for the next couple weeks.

Once he was done, he had a little field trip to take.


OOC:
Thanks Mindstrike!

Not sure what time it is atm.  Do some various work, maybe get a little sleep.  Then going to wait until after dark/place closes and then intend to go do as discussed.

[OOC]
Time is not synced with everybody (day/time do vary).  In your case, you were chasing/testing into the evening...so by the time you stop, I think Midnight or so.

Thank you for any clarifications.  I read through and grabbed things quickly, and I can/do make mistakes.

[IC]
The public data for Mindstrike fills in a few holes and gives you the picture of an attractive, young, business woman.  Although not a 'party person', pictures of he and her sister from a few major parties in Chicago are found.

Rubbing his chin absently, he figured he'd put it off long enough.  A quick excursion and maybe he could get some sleep in a few hours.  Decision made, he stood up and headed to the rack holding the suit.  While the machines worked to fit the pieces around him, he started up the transporter, inputting the coordinates.

Active stealth systems activated, Knight materialized in an unused room within MSI.  (It was mildly amusing that he could have gained access as Dean almost certainly, though it would have led to questions he most certainly did not want answered.)  He knew this place well.  More than a few tours and something of a refuge in his childhood, MSI mattered to him.  It was more than just a respect of what came before; this was a place honoring technology, it's advances and it's costs.  Knight decided that sleeping in a bit tomorrow was more than worth the trip to double check nothing was missed.

It didn't take long for him to tap into the security system.  He wasn't worried about the cameras, though his cautious and thorough nature prevailed upon him to handle those as well, but it was the fastest way to get a full update on the robbery here as well as any follow up work being done on it.  He made a mental note to work on the interface system when he had a moment (it was a rather long list in all honesty) to speed this kind of process up in the future.

He is able to see the night security come and go as he works with the security system.  They are making a few rounds and walk by the front desk area many times, but do not notice the invisible Knight Wolf.  The system is a off-the-shelf system, albeit larger than normal with so many cameras and severs.  Covering his tracks isn't an issue.

He is able to find the video from the day of the robbery and download it.  This does cover the few hallway cameras that recorded Interceptor-X and Mindstrike coming and going.

From simple observation during your walk-around, aside from memories, nothing new is seen.

[OOC]
The main reception area has everything you would need for access and is in the open, but because of the number of machines and locations, finding access in a out of plain sight location is easy.  You can walk the galleries of the main atrium without opening any gates or doors.  If you are going to go behind any secured areas, let me know.

OOC:

17:05, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 10 using 2d10 ((9,1)).

Don't think that did it.  *sigh*

I also have luck btw...I just can't recall what it does.  Won't have acess to book until tonight.

And yes, I will be going beyond the "public" areas (I was actually assuming I could just teleport back there).

[OOC: Here you go, LUCK: A Character with this Advantage is unusually fortunate. Once per adventure, the Character may invoke the Advantage and receive either -1 Column Shift to an opponent’s OV/RV or +1 Column Shift to his own OV/RV when making an Action Check. The Player may choose which of these bonuses to utilize and when to invoke the Luck Advantage.
Example: If a Player decided to invoke Luck while his lucky Character was attacking an opponent in hand-to-hand combat, the Character’s target would receive a -1 Column Shift modifier to his OV/RV for that attack. Conversely, if the lucky Character were defending against an attack, he could receive +1 Column Shift to his OV/RV for the defense.]

[OOC]
You can teleport.  You do have a general idea about a few areas that are behind the closed doors, but they are the public spaces.  You would have been in the various halls, meeting rooms, and event rooms.  You would not have had access to utility spaces, private offices, storage spaces or study spaces.

Thank you for the luck listing.

The role was not for teleportation, or any action.  Unless you have a specific area you would want specifically, I'll role play your teleport.

[IC]You are able to collect the video you want.

OOC:

Knight will review the footage, trying to determine the movements of the thieves as well as any other individuals involved.  Going to try and make sure everything is as appears. He will also attempt to determine what was taken so he can examine the whatever it was as well.

[OOC]
Give me an INT vs 6 OV/RV to find anything on the tape.  If applying sharp eye, I just need to know how.

[IC]
You access to the system is not interrupted.  You can hear the security team walking around, but your location plus invisibility means you are safe.  There is a lot of conversations you hear in part that make things sound like there are some 'noobs' on the floor tonight.  "What is XXX?"  or "What key for a A378?"

OOC:

19:39, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 13 using 2d10 ((3,10)).

Um...don't remember which I should apply it to.  Think I got it either way though!  (Finally!)

As you scan, you have to do a double take a few times, but right on time (right about the time you figured based on the events), a few doors opened without anybody stepping through and you catch site of a bag on the floor for a second and then it is gone.  There are no alarms from the same alarms system for that time.  There is a log of an outside door opening under key, but the camera at that door showed nothing.  The same door is triggered maybe 30 minutes late in the same fashion.

He ignored the guards for the most part, unless their conversation drifted to the day's theft.  Mostly, he was focused on the information that filled his HUD.  As he observed, he made mental notes and directed the information as he desired.  He still had more digging to do it seemed.

OOC:
sent a bunch of questions

Closing the data down and storing it for later, he decided he needed a bit more details or at least access to a system that had more information than just camera access.  Abandoning his stationary position, he started to head deeper in.  He'd use the teleport to hop past any door or gate; no need for the cameras to see them open.  Once inside, he would have to find out what was taken and possibly why.  The items had to have been returned since the were recovered; they just weren't in their displays currently.

MSI's back halls and storage rooms are much the maze.  There are door numbers, but few maps or guides.  After a time, maybe more than you want, you find a area of store rooms.  The windows in the doors and few signs help with some of the 'hide and seek' and you eventually find the area that you saw on the camera.  You 'pop' into a room full of Nazi artifacts, documents and work spaces.

There are people walking the halls, but there are not many.  Most are security, but there are few in street clothes and white gloves.

[OOC]
Give me a roll for INT with a 4 OV/RV.

Ooc

Good grief Charlie Brown! NOW the dice roller likes me.  Clearly this means I should never roll in tense/combat situations!  I only don't suck outside of danger. ;)

17:01, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 17 using 2d10.

You start to search the room.  It is dusty.  You find shelfs of items; boxes and boxes of documents in acid-free envelopes, pictures, a lot of clothing (in protective bags), maps, a study space with a illumination top that has a few documents laid out (they may be doing a repair?  cleaning?), a few helmets, a few hats, a few weapons (disabled), and a hand full of mannequins (currently naked).  There are cabinets with documents, electronic media, and supplies (cleaning, office, etc.).  The room is large; a classroom size. The shelving units only go 6' or so.  The room has an independent HV/AC unit and humidity controller.

You find two things of interest:
1. A document that lists all the items that CPD currently has in their possession as evidence.  It makes guarantees to handling and return.  It invites a 'museum representative' to review what they are doing and supervise handling.  All items will be returned upon the finish of the documentation process.
2. An empty spot on a shelf where somebody has left a big yellow sticky that says Where is the desk eagle?  The good Dienstleiter Brikner is upset it is missing!!

There are no computers in this room, but you do find a network cable run along some shelves to the central 'work area'  that has nothing plugged in to it.  It does stop rather high on a shelf unit.

Leads exhausted, and he was a bit tired himself to be honest, it was time to call it on this outing.  Maybe some other day he'd sneak into the police department, he thought with a quiet chuckle.  Still, he should at least extend something of an olive branch.

Activating the teleport, he waited a few moments before he reappeared back on the pad.  He went through the disarming routing and headed for the main computer.  He took a few minutes to do a little digging, seeing which officer and analyst would be assigned to the case.  Taking a few extra minutes to reroute some communication to ensure any messages couldn't be tracked was simply common sense.



Signing off, a yawn escaped him.  It was late and it had been a busy day.  For now, it was time to sleep.  Standing, he headed off to get some.

[IC]
You have no issues leaving undetected.

A Detective Mia Dello was assigned to the investigation of the theft.  She is run out of the southern district not far from MSI.  She is a 15 year veteran and has been a detective for 4 years working mostly on theft cases (she has a good track record).  In and out of the CPD systems is not an issue for you currently.

In your digging, you find that they are almost done with the processing of the items and did have support from MSI.  MSI also delivered translations of documents and their documentation on the articles.

[OOC]
Roll a INT vs 6 APs.

Ooc

And my crappy rolls are back!  :)

[OOC]
Don't forget, unless you roll snake eyes, you roll again and add to get your total.  This keeps going until you don't roll doubles or roll snake eyes.  I remember seeing totals as high as 54 and greater.  The 54 is memorable as it was a glass ball from a catapult (green lantern energy structure thing) that was consider killing combat (oops!).  So...you rolled 4 on a pair of 2s.  Roll again sir.

ooc
Thanks, I completely forgot.

18:56, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 10 using 2d10 ((3,7)).

So with the 4 from before, a 14 tot.

[OOC: The only doubles you don't want are 1s. All other doubles are welcome, and you have the option to not continue rolling.]

In the video you capture the comings and goings of Interceptor-X and Mindstrike, with Mr. Phillips and Dr. Brown (you catch name tags without an issue).  They stay for about 20 minutes in the same room you were in and then leave.  There is no sound.

The odd thing you note, is a security guard comes by and sticks around the door for a while (a few minutes).  He seems to listen in a little (or tries) and leaves.  You do not catch his name tag (on a lanyard with multiple cards...black hair, beard, average height).

OOC:

So, is this in the morning when I wake?  Or something I remembered before bed when reviewing video or something?

Is he lurking outside the door when they are there?  Or different time?

Can I get a good view of the face?  Enough for some facial recognition?  If so, would like to run it through some checks (one just to make sure he is an employee; another to see if there's any other records or info on the guy).

[OOC]
This is upon further review.  It was found now when you had more time and relaxed, and were with your equipment.

The camera are not HD in that area.  You can try facial recognition, but it is uncertain what you will get.  The uniform fits.

His 'lingering' was during the time they were there.  Other people had passed, with Mr. Phillips coming and going, but he is the only one to stay and get close to the door.

You did not take an employee database while there to compare against.

Plopping down into the chair, his hands began to fly over the keys.  "Curious," he muttered to himself.  It seemed he had some more work to do.

OOC:

Throwing in rolls for each, just in case you'd ask for them to help not slow things down.  If not, nevermind!

So, first thing trying to do is get a better picture of the guy enough to use.

21:26, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 14 using 2d10 ((6,8)).

Next, want to get the employee database (if possible).  And then try to match up what I have found with database.  And want to run what I have through a more general/police database.  Trying to id him.

21:29, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 10 using 2d10 ((8,2)).

[OOC]
You can create a better picture of the man's face.  Your starting picture was only so good, so the end result is better, but not great.

You find getting into MSI remotely is less easy than expected.  They have limited entry points and the ones you've found lead to 'public' areas.  You do find a staff directory, but it is for the leadership and scientists that are doing research.

Roll for the CPD access.

Ooc
Is it enough to use facial rec with?  If not then pursuing this will need a new tact.

13:54, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 18 using 2d10 ((8,10)).

[OOC]
The end result is good enough to try.

Access to the CPD DB is a piece of cake.

Let me know what you are doing other than doing the facial recognition thing.

OOC:

Make sure I can't be traced back is priority 1.  No alarms.

Trying to id the guy obviously.

In addition, want to see what data they have on the robbery.

[OOC]
Description of security guard
Black hair
Black medium cut beard
Eye color indeterminate
Strong chin
Large nose
5'11"...200 pounds...build muscular
He is not carrying a gun, but he does have a flashlight and radio.

Currently, the CPD has the inventory done for the items taken.  The theft is currently being looked at as alone incident by Ghost and Diablo.  Ghost is being held downtown and Diablo was given into ATCPE custody (current location unknown).  There is a full description of the events post their leaving MSI.  The events within MSI is being put together yet (reports, video, interviews).  A rough timeline is in the file.

When you run the face of the man against the CPD database, using their system which is not advanced, you do not get a hit higher that 60%.

Getting out of the CPD database is easy.

OOC:

Can I combine information, maybe get some CCTV.  Presuming invisible person was Ghost, where was Diablo in all this mess?

Can I make a copy of their database or make a backdoor so I don't have a challenge getting access to the information next time?

Are there scans of the items stolen or just file listings?  Wondering if I can pick up any clues as to the why of the theft.

How challenging is it to gain access to be better database?

[OOC]
There is outside camera footage.  You do not see Diablo on the camera, but you do see a few times that camera seem to get brighter and then darker.  They are pointed down and it is a safe bet he is above their view.

For the backdoor, MSI or CPD?  Better DB for what?

The information from CPD on the stolen items is a mix of their notes, MSI's provided information and pictures, and comments from the field.  You have access to all the details of the items stolen that CPD has.

A review of the items could yield something.  It would require a roll.  Read up on Detective - Clue Analysis on page 111 for how it works best.  You're OV would be a 9-10 for a quick review (there is a lot of information here, different items, and you are going from images and their observations).  Time will reduce the OV.

OOC:

CPD.  Mostly to speed up any related research I might do in the future.

I would be fine with taking more time.  Prefer to go for the type C/full clues.

14:08, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 10 using 2d10 ((1,9)).

Not sure if Sharp eye would lower my target to help me succeed.  Think that's RV?

[OOC]
You slow down your review of the documents and information, but don't find anything.  You feel that it is there, but you just are missing it.  You can taste it.  This research took approximately two hours.

Plotting out what to do with the CPD network and how best to put a 'backdoor' in place, you figure if you write some code and gain access to their mini (yep...they are still running an old mini...which looks to be the weakest link), you could be done in about 2-3 hours.

As you work through the facial recognition, you remember that CPD does work with SmartSearch for some of their technology needs (facial recognition, camera software).

Dean scowled, frustrated.  It was right there, he knew it.  It just continued to elude him.  However, he wasn't about to give up.  He started a couple different corollary searches to try connecting the information to other possibilities.  The two criminals were the focus of one such search; it was a fair bet this wasn't the first crime the two had perpetrated.  Possibly with the same subject mater.  The second search was about related thefts.  It seemed the two had attempted to steal the material for fun which meant a backer of some kind.  Or perhaps a string of similar robberies.  And of course he kept the search for the mystery guard going...

OOC:

So doing what stated in the IC part.  Searching for crimes the two have done.  then searching for other similar thefts.  Compared and connect the data hopefully.

Will table the backdoor until later/once this is done then.  Can at least get it done and do the access part at a later time.

Is that a separate place to search/use?  Will do that as well.

Making a bunch of rolls for you to use as needed.

1:
20:21, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 19 using 2d10 ((9,10)).

2:
20:21, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 8 using 2d10 ((4,4)).
rolled doubles so another roll...
20:21, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 8 using 2d10 ((4,4)).
rolled doubles AGAIN...
20:21, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 11 using 2d10 ((7,4)).
so... 2nd roll is actually a 27?

3:
20:22, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 11 using 2d10 ((3,8)).

In reply to Knight Wolf (msg # 45):

OOC:

So doing what stated in the IC part.  Searching for crimes the two have done.  then searching for other similar thefts.  Compared and connect the data hopefully.

You find approximately 10 robberies that you can attribute to Diablo and Ghost.  They seem to be partners.  You either find descriptions that fit, actual pictures of Diable at the scene of the crime, or an modus operandi that fits.  Not all of their thefts match on the items there taken; they have a few thefts that were for money/jewelry only.

You find the following items when reviewing the materials.
- A Dienstleiter Brikner is the writer, receiver or subject of a high number of the documents.
- The number is too high to be a coincidence.
- Dienstleiter Brikner was a highly ranked in the Nazi political party.
- If you have been reading the items in Mindstrikes discovery, you know or can find the same on him personally.
-

Is that a separate place to search/use?  Will do that as well.  I'm not sure what you mean here.

OOC:

quote:

Is that a separate place to search/use?  Will do that as well.  I'm not sure what you mean here.

This was referring to the facial recognition thing.

In reply to Knight Wolf (msg # 47):

[OOC]
The access to SmartSearch database would be different than accessing the CPD.  The CPD has access to the facial recognition software, but not the database, which is on the SmartSearch side of any security.  You can jump from CPD to SmartSearch, but the security is different.  It will be additional rolls.  SmartSearch manages their intranet gateways from CPD.  From what you can tell, you are looking at advanced (maybe on military grade) security.

OOC:

Ah, gotcha.  Ok, while I would just do a little test/probe, it likely didn't do squat.

20:21, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 9 using 2d10 ((2,7)).

Where do the maps of the North Sea show/point to?  What is on the maps vs what is 'known' to be there?

Lastly (for now!), going to do a search to try and find a way to contact Mindstike/Rei directly?

20:27, Today: Knight Wolf rolled 13 using 2d10 ((10,3)).
 

[OOC]
You do a little 'testing' of the defenses and you find they are formidable.  If you had to guess, just short of military grade security (OV 13).  Unless I let you know differently (confirmed military grade security), we are talking about an AI, or you are actively going against another person, you will not raise alarms immediately or cause a problem (just a game note).

You do not have the maps, but know they were there.  If is not known yet if you can get a copy/image of the maps in question.

Ms. Rei Rousseau is Vice President of Public Relation for the Rousseau North America branch of Rousseau International based in Chicago.  You can find the corporate office without any issue.

<Orange>OOC:

Cut by Bob.  Look at PM.  Go ahead and post your next moves here when ready.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:02, Thu 06 May 2021.

The screens flickered as information scrolled by and searches progressed.  He saved things as he went, continuing to expand on his work.  Some turned out to be of minimal use, some he was rebuffed completely.  But more often than not, his work was providing dividends.  Some rather unexpected ones as well.

Getting access to Mindstrike's, or perhaps Ms. Rousseau would be more appropriate, email wasn't that big of a challenge.  He set up the typical protocols to reroute and make the email untraceable before typing a quick message.



Pushing away from the station, he stood and headed over to his armor and got suited up as the teleporter started powering up, targeting the harbor address he found.

[OOC]
Knight Wolf and Mindstrike are off by hours and can interact as time allows.

I need to know if you are going for the impound; boat or car?  Two different places.

OOC:
Gotcha.  Whenever she gets the message, she can contact him.  I tried to make it flexible.

Boat first.  Once done, car.

[OOC]
Going to move you to a single thread.  We'll save the mono-topic threads for between players as things progress.  Look for the new one now....