COMM ID: Venus
SOURCE ID: Freeport 11, Omicron Delta
TARGET ID: Adenike "Infernal"
SUBJECT: Tech research
ENCRYPTION: MEDIUM
PRIORITY: MEDIUM
Aden,
Here are the details for the work I promised. I came into the possession of these augmentations, prosthetics mostly but some are so also just plain chips.
While you said you might have to destroy them to figure out exactly what they are, I am going to give you a bonus if you manage to keep them intact.
Your job would be to find out the manufacturing processes as well as their capabilities.
Do beware that these might contain illicit code, so don't go and plug it into something you hold dear.
I know I was vague about the they are supposedly made by the Corsairs.
I'll be bringing the goods to Halifax as we agreed. I can pay you 50.000cr up front so you can get yourself the right facilities and equipment. On top of that you'll be paid 100.000cr if you can give me a detailed analysis.
You'll get an additional 5.000cr for each item you manage to keep intact.
Since I'm not made of money, I can't promise a much better offer than this. But if you want to bargain and can tell me why you're worth more than this, I'll be willing to listen.
The terms are acceptable - charitable, even. On this I grant my asset, and the pact is made.
Still, one wonders why it is that you need my employment at all. The Corsairs have their own ingenuities, it is true, and this may not be an unexpected as you might think. And despite their own eccentricities, I have found them to be quite open once one figures out their manners of tithe and due. If you believe them to be of Cretan origin, why not simply ask them yourself? I truly wonder what it is that you are expecting me to find. In fact, I am asking you this.
I will make myself available for receipt of the goods at the designated time.
COMM ID: Venus
SOURCE ID: Freeport 11, Omicron Delta
TARGET ID: D. Adenike "Infernal"
SUBJECT: RE: Tech research
ENCRYPTION: MEDIUM
PRIORITY: MEDIUM
Hello D (?),
You can ask me anything when you're at Halifax and I'll try to give you the answers you're looking for. If you need more money to ease your mind, then maybe we can arrange something for that as well. You can find me outside the base right now, but if that doesn't work then we can schedule a time, just tell me when.
COMM ID: Venus
SOURCE ID: Freeport 11, Omicron Delta
TARGET ID: D. Adenike "Infernal"
SUBJECT: RE: Tech research
ENCRYPTION: MEDIUM
PRIORITY: MEDIUM
Hello,
Looks like the Gaian really didn't like me. I bet someone stepped on their toe and they hold a grudge like many in Sirius do. They were sent back home in a burning ship full of holes. I had to resort to my ejection pod but don't worry, I'm alive and well. You'll find that this is generally how we do business. Not a lot of friends out there. Which is exactly why I need you to do your job very well.
[30.11.2024 20:03:03] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Skipper, I suggest you set course out of here right away, before you get hurt
[30.11.2024 20:03:13] Infernal: Salu- oh my.
[30.11.2024 20:03:52] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: You're heavily damaged and ... hell I'm not payed enough for this
[30.11.2024 20:04:53] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: lets boot up those cruise engines, and cruise back to whatever hole you came from captain...
[30.11.2024 20:05:15] Infernal: I'm not positive he understood that, constable.
[30.11.2024 20:05:32] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Right, we seem to have a tad of a predicament
[30.11.2024 20:05:49] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Stop shooting me would you!
[30.11.2024 20:06:02] Infernal: Surely you Bretonians have prevailed on worse odds?
[30.11.2024 20:06:12] Infernal: I think you can take him.
[30.11.2024 20:06:23] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: I have my doubts
[30.11.2024 20:06:29] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Listen erh...
[30.11.2024 20:06:40] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: You might not see it, but you are most surely surrounded skipper
[30.11.2024 20:06:49] Infernal: Most surely.
[30.11.2024 20:06:53] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: I suggest you get out of here, and stop shooting at me
[30.11.2024 20:07:18] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Do we... even speak the same language?
[30.11.2024 20:07:56] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Oh dear
[30.11.2024 20:08:02] Infernal: Unsporting.
[30.11.2024 20:08:10] Infernal: More to the point, /impolite/.
[30.11.2024 20:08:32] Infernal: I suppose I shall do my own part in the civic duties.
[30.11.2024 20:08:39] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Right, this has gone on long enough, I am calling in reinforcements
[30.11.2024 20:09:35] Infernal: Surely we need no rescue the Rheinlanders, constable?
[30.11.2024 20:09:55] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: I erh...
[30.11.2024 20:10:26] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: well, it seems he is cruising out of here
[30.11.2024 20:12:46] Infernal: Ah. He will be trapped in the debris. You have him now!
[30.11.2024 20:13:06] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: I erh... I guess I am just going to try and maintain a secure perimeter around it
[30.11.2024 20:13:23] Infernal: Nonsense, Her Majesty gave you the weapons you need. Use them!
[30.11.2024 20:14:03] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Oh dear.. is it turning around?
[30.11.2024 20:14:12] Infernal: Oh now, that is truly not acceptable.
[30.11.2024 20:14:24] Infernal: This is why I don't associate with Trafalgar.
[30.11.2024 20:14:47] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: well, no longer my problem!
[30.11.2024 20:15:14] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: The things you see sometimes ey?
[30.11.2024 20:15:42] Infernal: Hardly. I expected a constable to get into a proper scrap, as you say.
[30.11.2024 20:16:06] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Erh... not for my wage
[30.11.2024 20:18:29] Infernal: Are these sorts of incidents common to the realm now?
[30.11.2024 20:18:42] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: *slurps his coffee* all the time
[30.11.2024 20:19:06] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: We do what we can, with what we have, I'm sure you can relate to that sentiment
[30.11.2024 20:19:23] Infernal: Maybe.
[30.11.2024 20:19:44] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Right, you seem to be doing well for yourself though
[30.11.2024 20:19:53] Infernal: Although I'm sure Her Majesty might want to have a word with the likes of the Constable who was responsible for such a...
[30.11.2024 20:20:06] Infernal: 'Breach in Orbital Ettiquette'.
[30.11.2024 20:20:38] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Breach in orbital etiquette? I think it was handled quite well
[30.11.2024 20:21:05] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: I've managed to stave off an enemy warship, whilst in danger of my own life, without firing a single shot
[30.11.2024 20:21:32] Infernal: Yes, I'm quite willing to testify to that. The not firing a shot on an enemy warship part.
[30.11.2024 20:21:53] Infernal: It was unshielded! You could have taken it!
[30.11.2024 20:26:07] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Right... bloody ion storms
[30.11.2024 20:26:40] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: As I was saying... were I a member of the armed forces, I'd be most willing to open fire on that foreign warship
[30.11.2024 20:27:02] Infernal: Ah. So that's why you chose the constabulary then.
[30.11.2024 20:27:09] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: But I am a constable, a member of the CDI. We are trained in de-escalation
[30.11.2024 20:27:31] Infernal: Was that before or after the passenger liner blew up?
[30.11.2024 20:27:37] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: We try to minimize damages, and erh... de-escalate situations
[30.11.2024 20:27:57] Infernal: I am positively terrified of the bigger tragedy you prevented, then.
[30.11.2024 20:27:58] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: These things happen, the things you see on the beat... well
[30.11.2024 20:28:02] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: You do what you can
[30.11.2024 20:29:09] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: besides, have you seen the ship they've assigned me to? the fuselage is made out of plastic...
[30.11.2024 20:29:49] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Anyhow erh...
[30.11.2024 20:29:50] Infernal: I assumed it was a matter of taste. The charters are nothing if not renowned for their lack of restraint.
[30.11.2024 20:30:04] Infernal: Militarization-wise, anyway.
[30.11.2024 20:30:17] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: hmn... could you elaborate on that?
[30.11.2024 20:30:32] Infernal: Would you care to take a fly to Dublin, then?
[30.11.2024 20:31:21] Infernal: One Mister Steiner that I was conversing with was quite clear that the friendly faces of BMM are not what they were.
[30.11.2024 20:31:30] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: What's in Dublin?
[30.11.2024 20:31:45] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Steiner? isn't he some big whig businessman?
[30.11.2024 20:32:09] Infernal: That would be news to me. I met him as an officer of the armed forces, and group therapy member.
[30.11.2024 20:32:12] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Victor...Right? I think I've read about him on the neural net once or twice
[30.11.2024 20:32:27] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: group therapy member?
[30.11.2024 20:33:09] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Not again...
[30.11.2024 20:33:30] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: Right.. I've had quite enough of you skipper
[30.11.2024 20:33:33] Infernal: I would elaborate on the lovely therapist personnel the GF company offers, but you seem to be busy.
[30.11.2024 20:34:47] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering: I'm getting reinforcements
[30.11.2024 20:38:52] Infernal: Salutations, officer. Where has the Sergeant run off to, then?
[30.11.2024 20:39:14] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: Back to Canterbury, I think!
[30.11.2024 20:39:48] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: I'm here to help!
[30.11.2024 20:40:05] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: That's a big ship...
[30.11.2024 20:40:16] Infernal: De-escalation, sergeant! You need to be kinder, like before!
[30.11.2024 20:40:20] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: Pickering, I'm powering up, um, getting ready to engage!
[30.11.2024 20:40:33] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: Bombs ready!
[30.11.2024 20:41:08] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: these bloody torpedos don't seem to do much, be careful constable!
[30.11.2024 20:41:12] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: I will!
[30.11.2024 20:41:20] Death: Mustafa_bin_Mollyn was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[30.11.2024 20:41:36] Infernal: Suffice to say that the present company is no longer protected by Her Majesty's law, constables?
[30.11.2024 20:41:49] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: You're free to help, sir!
[30.11.2024 20:42:06] Infernal: Captain! Stand and deliver! Hand over all of your valuables and loot, now!
[30.11.2024 20:42:30] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: My bombs aren't having much effect, sergeant!
[30.11.2024 20:43:58] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: AH!
[30.11.2024 20:43:59] Infernal: You're disappointing me, Sergeant. At least back at New London, you cracked the shield!
[30.11.2024 20:44:00] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: He clipped me!
[30.11.2024 20:45:29] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: What the hell?!
[30.11.2024 20:45:31] Infernal: I would like to remind present company that yours truly is offering relocation services for any shot-down pilots.
[30.11.2024 20:45:36] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: Sergeant Appletree sir!
[30.11.2024 20:45:37] Death: Neville was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[30.11.2024 20:45:39] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: It's a big one!
[30.11.2024 20:45:43] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: To all CDI, Need a hand with this?
[30.11.2024 20:45:53] Infernal: They do, yes.
[30.11.2024 20:45:56] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: Weapons leaded if needed
[30.11.2024 20:45:59] Infernal: You should probably help.
[30.11.2024 20:46:04] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: Allright, lets go to take it down
[30.11.2024 20:46:08] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: I uh, I think so, sir!
[30.11.2024 20:46:26] Infernal: Is... Is that what passes for a gunboat these days?
[30.11.2024 20:48:13] Infernal: Come now, constables, get the lead out!
[30.11.2024 20:48:16] Infernal: I want that scrap!
[30.11.2024 20:48:18] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: I'm trying!
[30.11.2024 20:48:46] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: My neutralizers are dry, sergeants!
[30.11.2024 20:49:06] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: go and resupply constable!
[30.11.2024 20:49:34] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: I've still got my railguns, sir!
[30.11.2024 20:49:41] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: magnificent!
[30.11.2024 20:49:45] Infernal: You know, a man could really make a living, selling armaments in the warzone.
[30.11.2024 20:51:25] Infernal: My, the engines are actually starting to light!
[30.11.2024 20:53:27] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: Out of bombs, sir!
[30.11.2024 20:54:03] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: Victory!
[30.11.2024 20:54:07] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: Wow...
[30.11.2024 20:54:21] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: I um...
[30.11.2024 20:54:25] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: My oh my... we erh...
[30.11.2024 20:54:29] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: ...We won!
[30.11.2024 20:54:33] Infernal: I'm impressed, Sergeant Pickering. You didn't run away this time!
[30.11.2024 20:54:33] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: We've just ... blew up a warship
[30.11.2024 20:54:57] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: That was insane!
[30.11.2024 20:54:59] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: It erh... sometimes the usage of kinetic force is ... unavoidable
[30.11.2024 20:55:02] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: *Laughts* Who want some gin to celebrate *bottle opening*
[30.11.2024 20:55:15] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: Do you want one Junker, come and drink, because we are alive!
[30.11.2024 20:55:32] Infernal: I feel obliged to accept on pain of death. The crown does love that punishment.
[30.11.2024 20:55:38] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: Oh, woops.
[30.11.2024 20:55:41] Infernal: Rude.
[30.11.2024 20:55:45] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: There you go!
[30.11.2024 20:55:56] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: I have plenty of my own rum, eheh...
[30.11.2024 20:56:00] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: All of you, take one, i pay this round
[30.11.2024 20:56:01] Hitsuyo was obliterated by Disani|Aoi (56%)
[30.11.2024 20:56:04] Disani|Aoi died to E\V/-OCV-Exusiai (95%)
[30.11.2024 20:56:06] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: Okay, thank you sir!
[30.11.2024 20:56:18] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: Take one Bob
[30.11.2024 20:56:27] Infernal: Yeah, /Bob/.
[30.11.2024 20:56:32] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: Good heaven's Appletree
[30.11.2024 20:56:38] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: I usually don't partake but...
[30.11.2024 20:56:42] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: For the victory and the seets spoils
[30.11.2024 20:56:42] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: My hands are all shaky
[30.11.2024 20:56:48] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: *Cheers*!
[30.11.2024 20:56:54] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: Cheers!
[30.11.2024 20:57:03] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: *glup glup glup/
[30.11.2024 20:57:04] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: Constable Harding erh... that was... quite the show of bravery
[30.11.2024 20:57:24] Infernal: Would it be unforgiveable to blackmail you all now that I have evidence of drinking on duty?
[30.11.2024 20:57:40] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: Who would you tell... the police?
[30.11.2024 20:57:45] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: uf, im trembling
[30.11.2024 20:57:45] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: *chuckles*
[30.11.2024 20:57:52] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: *glup*
[30.11.2024 20:57:58] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: You asked for help, Sergeant Pickering, so um...I came to help.
[30.11.2024 20:58:08] Suiko|Byakko was slain by OCV-Hades (56%)
[30.11.2024 20:58:11] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: And I knew this ship could take on a bigger one like that, especially alone, I'd just um.
[30.11.2024 20:58:13] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: Never done it before.
[30.11.2024 20:58:15] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: *pours the liquir in his coffeemug, and downs it all at once*
[30.11.2024 20:58:47] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: and not a moment too late, you too Appletree! I know I can always count on you but... it was impressive!
[30.11.2024 20:58:55] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: Drinking on duty? we are cheering for the victory and that we are alive to tell it
[30.11.2024 20:59:10] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: I'm going to quickly go and get my bombs filled up, and make sure I don't need any extra spot repairs.
[30.11.2024 20:59:22] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: Quite a good idea that
[30.11.2024 20:59:22] CDI)SC-Eileen.Harding: You know, just in case!
[30.11.2024 20:59:39] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: I erh.. should probably notify dispatch to send out a cleaning crew
[30.11.2024 20:59:41] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: See you in NL orbit
[30.11.2024 20:59:45] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: Unless erh...
[30.11.2024 20:59:48] Infernal: You will do no such thing!
[30.11.2024 20:59:56] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: Right, I thought so
[30.11.2024 20:59:59] Infernal: That wreck is mine by right of moral support!
[30.11.2024 21:00:06] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: She's all yours
[30.11.2024 21:00:10] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: Let this junker do his job, all of us need to eat after all
[30.11.2024 21:00:17] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: That's right
[30.11.2024 21:00:27] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: I'll write the wreckage off as lost in space then
[30.11.2024 21:00:49] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: ey junker, nice ship, the busnisess is going well eh?
[30.11.2024 21:00:56] Infernal: In future instances of breach of ettiquette, I can consider it my right to employ the writ of piratical intent against such-
[30.11.2024 21:00:59] Infernal: -Characters?
[30.11.2024 21:01:06] Infernal: Thank you.
[30.11.2024 21:02:00] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: Anyway, i need to "refill" the tamworth
[30.11.2024 21:02:08] CDI)HMC-Tamworth: A: See you later Bob
[30.11.2024 21:02:13] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: Right erh...
[30.11.2024 21:02:15] Infernal: Safe skies, constable.
[30.11.2024 21:02:26] CDI)Sgt-Bob.Pickering**: Enjoy the spoils, junker!
[30.11.2024 21:02:37] Infernal: You've been quite thorough. I won't.
You are correct in that the Constabulary is unwilling to resort to violence as an initial measure. Antagonized beyond a certain limit however, even the meekest constable may be forced to bring you low. We should continue our discussion another time.
My obligations to the bargain will be fulfilled soon enough - I am having trouble procuring the necessary tools. Bureaucracy is a lovely weapon for those who can use it, but tedious all the same.
I have taken stock of the "Venus Cache", as I have come to consider it. Some items are beyond the scope of the bargain, so they are ready for pickup at your leisure.
It would appear to be, ah, a limb of some sort. Let us just assume that it is a data cord.
2. Artificial Kidney
Less of an augment, and more of a replacement. There appear to be injectors present, but any substances intended are long gone.
3. 1x307m4 Baden Armaments Repeater Pistol
It is a gun. Just a gun. I do not know why this is in here. I will be keeping it.
4. Medical Rib
For the uninitiated, a medical rib is a replacement for a rib in the ribcage. Upon trauma (physical or mental), the rib will release the stored substance in an effort to keep its occupant alive. This particular sample is produced by a concern associated with the Gas Miner's Guild., judging by exterior markings It apparently used to contain Phenytoin.
5. Prosthetic Digit
A replacement for a digit on a finger. Part of the previous owner is sitll attached. Disgusting.
6. Neurocalculator
What I would regard as a naive attempt to "speed up thinking" through adding additional "memory". But then, I am not a doctor. And not a madman either.
7. Prosthetic Arm No. 1
Left. Rather crudely made, being little more than piston and motor.
8. Prosthetic Arm No. 2
Left. Another example I am unfortunately familiar with, this one is capped with a power tool.
9. Prosthetic Arm No. 3
Right. A more natural prosthetic. Clearly of Kusari origin, judging by the tattoos.
10. Prosthetic Arm No. 4
Right. Similar to sample 4, this prosthetic is intended for a more civilian clientele. The hands, oddly, appear to contain claws.
11. Prosthetic Arm No. 5
Left. Bretonian, this time, judging by appearance. A full arm, shaped like an old Bretonian knight's suit (if they ever existed). I cannot tell without a full examination, but the musculature I CAN see is rather advanced. Was this pulled off of some unfortunate war hero?
12. Sterilizing Stomach
A replacement for the more adventurous among us, these are designed with explorers in mind to be able to consume what they can find.
13. Spoiled Organ - Destroyed
Some of your Corsair friends mistook 'bionic organs' for 'replacement organs'. Destroyed in flame, as befitting.
14. Subdermal Plates
A form of armor designed for those who come in good faith. These are not within the scope of my abilities, and so they will be ignored. I will make them available for you to pick up whenever you desire.
15. Coagulator
A supplement instead of a replacement this time, this has something to do with blood clots. Again, I am not a doctor.
16. Neuralstimulants (3x)
A peripheral to the subjects of this list, these are vials contain drugs which, when administered, stimulate neural system to form new pathways required for a smoother control. At least, that is what is on this manual. Handwritten, I would add. Again, this will be ready for pick up.
17. Blood-stained chip
One of the firmware chips you mentioned, this has apparently been used recently.
18. Firmware Chip
Another of the chips. There is a serial number and nothing else.
19. Remote Explosives
A bundle of explosives with a remote detonator attached. I am sure your Corsairs find these quite useful, given their reputation for slavery. Ready for pick up.
20. A Profane Indignity - Destroyed
Dumped in the nearest reactor I could find, where it was promptly atomically annihilated. I will not speak of it.
In the interest of preserving as many items as possible, I will be conducting a soft- and firm-ware inspection before employing deconstructive means.
COMM ID: Venus
SOURCE ID: Halifax station, Leeds
TARGET ID: D. Adenike "Infernal"
SUBJECT: RE: Tech research
ENCRYPTION: MEDIUM
PRIORITY: MEDIUM
Hello Adenike,
You've been busy, that's good to see. While I'm not really too interested in what the cops do around Bretonia, it is at least useful what they are up to from time to time.
Now for your research. I see you made some headway, that's good. There are some interesting finds in there already. Some of those are disturbing but not surprising, knowing where this shipment came from. One caught my attention and that was your no. 8. If I read it right. Are you running prosthetics yourself? Or were you perhaps speaking of fellow Junkers in the Omega's? I know scrapping can be dangerous work. If you ever want us techies to have a look, feel free to ask.
Continue with your firmware checks where the chips that you found have the most of my interest. If you can compile the software of the other items that would be valuable to me too. Once you're done with all of them, I'll arrange a pickup and see to it that you get the rest of the promised money.
Also, as a sidenote. Venus' cache sounds awfully lewd.
My Bretonian business contacts have unfortunately been unhelpful to me as of late, so I chose to sacrifice my freighter’s computer for this venture. One would hope that you understand the sacrifice this is to a Junker.
Enclosed are the details regarding the first part of the Venus Cache analysis. Samples 3, 14, 16, and 19 are not being studied as discussed prior. Additionally, Sample 5 proved to have no electronic medium on closer inspection after suitable disinfection. Samples 13 and 20 were destroyed and thus are not able to be studied, even if I wished to do so. Sample 11 will be retained in my custody until civil methods of investigation are concluded.
Attached is the record I have produced for the remaining Samples, save for 6 and 10 which are remaining under study due to some troubling artifacts.
I am told that this is an example of ‘Lane Hacker’ production. As the name implies, this length of cable is used to grant unauthorized access to institutions. The device has been quite responsive to my inquisitions, and the files are available for you to peruse.
2. Cryer Ultrafilter
Cryer needs no introduction. This model of prosthetic kidney was marketed towards Houston residents under the guise of cleansing toxins. I would note that several related high-profile lawsuits are currently in mediation under Interspace auspices. Much of the backend is locked out to me, and I would hazard that between you and I, we could find a much better kidney.
4. Iridemi Kazuma Commission
Iridemi Kazuma is a craftsman who operates aboard Niigata Star City. Sample 4 appears to be a one-off commission, as one would expect from a craftsman and the quality. There are a variety of parts from different manufacturers; however, several of the sub-assemblies bear Kazuma’s maker’s mark. I will not be compiling the electronic medium from Sample 4, given its unique and cobbled nature. Frankly, I respect the work, but I feel that I could do better from that end.
7. Prosthetic Arm No. 1
The software does not give any indications as to provenance, being little more than inputs for the motors. I suspect that it is of no consequence.
8. Prosthetic Arm No. 2
The power saw on the end of this prosthetic was produced by Akazumi Interhouse. I can find little other indication as to the source, however.
9. Samura Engage
Available to high-profile decisionmakers and thugs aligned with the Samura corporation. Fortunately, what passes for security at Samura is a mere request for the rest of us. The former owner was the Vice President of Samura Calisthenics. He ceased to own the device about four months ago, judging by the logs.
12. GPS-117 Sterilizing Stomach
An Independent Miners Guild product, oddly enough. Several of the annotations date back to 787. Perhaps they thought they would find Sirius in abundance back then? Maybe you could ask your miner friends about this. Find the relevant data packets attached.
15. Interspace Hemostat
A requirement of employment for many essential Interspace affiliates. These are intended to save their occupants' lives in case of pirate attack or other trauma. I have been able to access much of the higher-level functions such as dosage, though I have been unable to access many functions for fear of triggering infringement protocols.
17. Crossman 19.2x Accounting Buddy
Crossman is a Liberty Limited Liability Company based out of Colorado. The purpose of this device is apparently to provide quick and mobile accounting services for the discerning businessman. As for this example, I can only posit that someone did not clean the money as quickly as hoped.
18. 'Muninn' Messenger
Ah, an example of Rheinland make. How curious. Some clanmates of mine had some enlightening thoughts as to these; apparently certain underworld factions prefer to carry communications to their source personally, and sub-dermally at that. Something to do with keeping their more civilian messengers in the dark about things. I have done my best to keep it unlocked for you to peruse, though I have little care for their affairs at the moment.
As for my communication regarding the CDI officer, I had hoped you would find it enlightening, given your dour opinion of them, as revealed in our conversation on loyalty. Regardless, I will not endeavor to challenge your worldview anymore.
COMM ID: Venus
SOURCE ID: Halifax station, Leeds
TARGET ID: D. Adenike "Infernal"
SUBJECT: RE: Tech research
ENCRYPTION: MEDIUM
PRIORITY: MEDIUM
Hello Adenike, my favorite Junker,
Good to see that you are making progress on these things. They are not exactly what I thought although some are still interesting.
We should probably have a chat soon and also talk money since you've been doing such a good job and I'm curious to hear what else you think you can do with this.
As for the CDI, we could probably have a chat about that as well. Their behaviour is, how to put it, uniquely unprofessional?
Feel free to give me a call when you're around, alright?
PS, don't think you can get away with that number 1 like that. You better watch your back for putting me through that.
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