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November 9 - Araxes
Two days after our meeting in the mountains of the Hoto Nagi moon, Dr. Demanjrick found her holographic protection redirected to the Magistrate's Keep. There she was pressured to make her deposition before the Imperial Prosecutor, and in the presence of a Third Stage Guild Navigator.
This marked the first of the legal proceedings against the members of the Laandsrat.
As part of the conditions placed upon her, the doctor was required to make a public apology for her part in the crimes of the local administration. As the newest member of the Laandsrat at that time, the penalty was suitably minor.It was the accompanying picture that caught my interest. It's value could not be overstated. It seems that at the moment the picture was captured, a draft in the Magistrate's Keep had blown aside the cloud of spice that perpetually surrounded the Navigator's tank, providing a glimpse of the enigmatic creature. Rumours were that they were human once, deformed by the steady consumption of psychotropic substances. Whatever this being was, it did not resemble anything human.
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During this time, our assets in the city of Al Raqis had begun assembling the resources necessary for any subsequent action. This included a survey of the archaic tunnel system beneath the _________________ , scans of the nearby ___________ base and reconnaissance of the AR Pharma factory.
On November 12, a series of devastating assaults began on the AR Pharma facilities. Our forces in the area were well placed to monitor the action. Analysis indicated initial attacks came from UNSC forces under Hoto Nagi leadership.Once the assaults had begun, Hoto Nagi launched an information campaign decrying the AR Pharma cure, calling it ineffective and citing dangerous side effects. It was a well timed announcement designed, I am sure, to erode public confidence in the company as military forces pounded the facility.
Production limped along but the powers behind AR Pharma could not effect repairs or upgrade security fast enough to withstand the steady attacks. Within seven days, the facility lay in ruins. Who struck the final blow is a matter of debate among our analysts.
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November 16
The sad news arrived: Jade Moonkill had been assassinated.
It was no surprise really. She had refused to take the necessary precautions to protect herself. Records show her refusing bodyguards as she left the council chambers. And she had succeeded making some serious people very cross.
The body showed several gunshot wounds to the face. Such anger, such vitriol. This was a murder charged with emotion. Someone wanted Jade erased.
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November 19
From the Office of the Imperial Prosecutor:
Week long negotiations with Colonel Aodhfionn MacMoragh from the Union of Allied Planets Special Projects Division has resulted in evidence being provided which will advance the prosecution of the Landsraat Defendants in the Matter of the Imperium v. Al Raqis Landsraat Council.
Several official and unofficial pleas were made for the bailment of Landsraat Council Advisor Lady Calina Tereschenko so that they could deliver the remains of the recently murdered Beit Dawla Delegate Jade Moonkill and to attend the funeral service.
Bailment is hereby granted for Lady Calina Tereschenko.
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On November 20, four days after Jade's murder, the Magistrate reclaimed her seat in the local government, forcing an oath of allegiance and adherence to procedures on those in attendance. The head of House Zenobia elected to remain in prison until the outcome of UAP negotiations, distancing herself from the events in council.
The revolution was over.
Our people had remained active. Captain Westminster had managed to collect samples of all significant cures to the Saf virus. Some wholesome and effective, others foul and harmful:
- the Blue Sun caplet,
- the Clan Misrim blood-free cure,
- the suspect vaccine sold by the criminal Niska,
- the AR-Pharma cure with its sinister ingredients,
- the herbal cure developed by the Companions of Paquin,
- and the nanotech assisted cure developed by Dr. Natirra Danick of Osiris.
These samples, along with the research provided by Dr. Demanjrick, would keep our scientists busy for months, if not years.
My commanding office, Colonel M_________, played host to the Imperial Prosecutor at our facility in the D_______ province, showing evidence our people had removed from the AR Pharma facility before its destruction.
On November 21, I received this message from him: "We have reached an agreement with the Imperium Inquisitor. A copy of your recon report is required to seal the deal."
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