An Investigation Most Foul

[Hanna Ike]

[member="Hunter Cain"]
Hanna smiled as she waited for the man to arrive at her office, as Head of State, she was always busy, trying to at least make the republic try to seem that the left hand knew what the right was doing. So that mean lots of statements and press releases were in order most any day. But today was a slow day thankfully, so she could get to pressing business, the investigation into the whole affair. It implicated their former Vice Chancellor and would be disastrous if true. So she waited for the man to show up, she had a task to assign.

 

[Hunter Cain]

An encrypted transmission had been sent to Hunter. Using his computer which was braced to his arm, Hunter ran the decryption program and the text of the message became readable. The details were vague, but there was a meeting time and destination.

An undisclosed amount of time found Hunter at the office of the Head of State. He wore a black suit and tie, foregoing his usual casual attire for a more professional look. After a brief moment of inconvenience with security, Hunter was lead into the office.

Hunter approached the desk and stopped a few feet away from the seated politician and stood with his hands clasped behind his back. "Madame Head of State, you reached out, and I'm here" He smiled [member="Hanna Vondiranach"]

 

[Hanna Ike]

[member="Hunter Cain"]
"Thank you for coming in such a hurry, I am sure you have heard the news but the Mandolorians brought to light an document." She pushes a datapad forward containing the document uploaded by the mandolorian.
To: Republic occupied zone patrol vessel 224-J47
From: Republic Special Forces Coordination Office
Status: Classified (Eyes Only)


Operational command has confirmed the compliance of the newly assimilated Graug species in Operation: Belt Buckle. Senator Yusan Fenn has secured an alliance with the former Sith Emperor, Darth Vulcanus (Birth Name: Imperial Krag). As expected the Dark Lord was unwilling to risk the extermination of his people by the Republic for his lack of cooperation. Thus, Darth Vulcanus has agreed to rally his forces in favor of conquering Mandolorian Space to begin a Graug Empire that will be much more stable and easy to control than our current Mandolorian threat. Furthermore, reports of Ronin Fel's death have been confirmed and the Fel Imperium is now fracturing under the weight of the Mandolorian invasion of Bastion. Our agents have also secured an alliance with the Fel that will see us surrendering their old territory back to them once the Mandolorian threat has been extinguished.


All surveys of the galaxy have reported that no Sith Empire's have spawned since the fracturing of their old Empire and this treaty may be our only chance to ensure a controlled Sith Regime under Vulcanus. Your vessel is to meet with the Fel attack force near Helska where Graug warriors will also be waiting. You are to jump immediately to Aeten II where you will invade and cut off the Mandolorian's supply to the vast resources and minerals found in the system. After reports of success have been filed, the Republic main fleet will begin the push to Mandolore.


Do not send this message over the holonet, all copies of this document are too sensitive to risk compromise. Force be with you, Captain.

"We want to find out if this document has any merit. I want you to investigate whoever and wherever you need to. Please forward all information to my office, and the head of the Judicial Committee as well as the G.I.A. We need to find out if this actually happened and if so who was involved, do you you think you are up to the task? "

She said smiling at him, looking him over, he looked as confident as he was rumored to be. Hopefully he could find the answers. " Of course anything found is confidential, and between the republic and you. "

 

[Hunter Cain]

Hunter picked up the datapad and thoroughly read the document. The implications were...well, dire. The situation was delicate to say the least, which explained why the request for Hunter's services. He would be expendable, which is what made him perfect for the job.

Putting the datapad back on the table, Hunter gave her a disarming smile at her request for privacy, discretion was his specialty.
"I've been meaning to vacation in Mandalorian space, now seems like the perfect time."
"I'll need a secure frequency to your office, the Judicial Committee and the GIA"
[member="Hanna Vondiranach"]

 

[Hanna Ike]

Hanna reached under her desk, entering a code and scanning her hand, then her eye before a drawer opened up and she pulled out a device, that one could wear on their wrist or on their person. "
This is a G.I.A communication device, it will allow secure lines to anyone in the republic should you have the proper clearances, codes change daily and if you answer wrong the device will short circuit. "
She held it out for the man hoping he would find it to his liking.
"Will that do? "
[member="Hunter Cain"]

 

[Hunter Cain]

Hunter retrieved the offered communication device and looked it over and manipulated its functions.
It was an incredible piece of hardware, and was precisely what Hunter needed.
"This will work just fine" He said smiling

Pulling a data stick from his inner jacket pocket, Hunter held it out to the Head of State [member="Hanna Vondiranach"]
"May I have a copy of this document? I'd like to study it further and see if it has been tampered with. It would help in my investigation."

 

[Hanna Ike]

"Of course you may, I planed on forwarding you it regardless. Can I help you with anything else or are you good? "
She asked uncertain if he did. She hadn't worked with any sort of operative before and only knew what to do to this point. Hanna just hoped that it was enough, they needed to find out where the hell that document came from.
[member="Hunter Cain"]

 

[Hunter Cain]

Hunter placed the datastick into the datapad and copied the document. Once it was safely loaded onto the stick, Hunter returned it to his inner jacket pocket and then turned his attention back to the Head of State. [member="Hanna Vondiranach"]
"Actually, there is one other thing I need. The Mandalorians are well trained and well...paranoid. That paranoia makes it difficult to physically infiltrate certain areas. However, I have heard many things about the legendary AI you have. I would like to work with [member="Serenity"] if that could be arranged?"

 

[Serenity]

Serenity popped out of the holo emitter in the device he received from Hanna, almost as if she was monitoring them the whole time. " Of course, I thought that obvious when she mentioned that you would report findings to the G.I.A. I am the G.I.A and thus will be available to help you at any turn, I can also get you stealthily inserted on a planet should you need it. "

 

[Hanna Ike]

[member="Hunter Cain"]
Hanna was going to speak but the A.I beat her too it. She eyed it and smiled glad she didn't have to just assume the A.I would help him. After all that wasn't her call. This was an interesting meeting but then she always suspected that she was being watched, it seemed it was true, the damn thing was watching them all.

 

[Hunter Cain]

Hunter was startled slightly by the sudden appearance of the holo image, but he instantly relaxed once her identity was revealed.
"Serenity, it is an honor to meet you. Your assistance will be invaluable for this mission." [member="Serenity"]

Looking to the Head of State "I have exactly what I need, I'll make preparations to leave immediately." [member="Hanna Vondiranach"]
Looking back to the holo image "Anything you need from me?"

 

[Serenity]

"No, by carrying me around, I shall gain everything I need, contact me at your prerogative." She said vanishing as quickly as she came. Serenity was going to watch this man with interest. He wasn't like her other agents, he seemed a bit more skilled. that intrigued her.
She went back to watching, curious if she could catch a sight on his preparations.
[member="Hunter Cain"]

 

[Hunter Cain]

Hunter smiled as the holo figure abruptly disappeared. He looked up the the Head of State.
"Madame Head of State, I am sure you are very busy. I will keep you updated on my progress" [member="Hanna Vondiranach"]
He bowed and exited her office.

Two hours later​

Hunter zipped up his bag cont and picked up his datapad from the bed of the room he had rented. Skimming through his datapad, he double checked his alias for this mission to make sure that his cover would withstand even the most thorough of background checks. He was heading into Mandalorian space posing as a insurance agent investigating the damages sustained during the recent attack on Aeten II.

He checked out of his room, which was under a false name, and headed to the hanger bay which berthed the vessel he had chartered for transport to Aeten II.
45 minutes later found Hunter in his assigned passenger cabin as the vessel left orbit. Hunter sat at the small desk with his computer in front of him. He read, and re-read the document, trying to find any discrepancies, but he found nothing. Hopefully he would have more luck with his interviews when he arrived.
He was still in high spirits, he was excited to work with [member="Serenity"]

 

[Hunter Cain]

Location: Aeten II


Serenity Kiskla Grayson
Hunter stepped of the ramp and onto the surface of Aeten II. It wasn't a resort planet that was for sure.
He made his way to the local cantina and took the corner booth. He ordered food, and one of the promotional beers they called Circe Green Ale, from Detta Brewing and Distillery.
Once the Ale arrived, Hunter gave it a sip. It was delicious, as was the food. As he ate, he noticed the cantina began filling with mine workers and rough neck. Just the people Hunter wanted to see.

He slipped his earbud in to his ear and started interviewing the minors. He introduced himself as Nixon Carter, an Insurance Agent. He spent hours talking to different mine workers, trying to get a list of names of who was involved in the attack that had just happened on Aeten II.
It was a long process, but he managed to compile a working list.

He left the cantina and rented a room for the night. He was tired and wanted to sleep, but he a couple things left to do.
He pulled his portable computer out of his bag and flipped it open and powered it on.
He typed a report, encrypted it and sent it to [member="Hanna Vondiranach"]
<Have made it to Aeten II and made contacted several mine workers who were on planet during the attack. I have compiled a list of names of possible witness. I will pursue them and provide you with an update>

Once he sent the encrypted report, he tracked down the names on the list and sent a message to Nolan Detta and Aedan Miles, requested a meeting with them on Aeten II.
Finally, he laid down and let his eyes close, he was asleep in seconds.

Aedan Miles Nolan Detta

 

[Talon Vosra]

[member="Serenity"] [member="Hunter Cain"]

The small retooled Stealth X fighter dropped out of Hyperspace in the Aeten II system and sent a quick burst transmission to Serenity the Republic head of the G.I.A.

"This is Investigator Vosra." He recorded, "the Council sent me as support personnel. I will begin sweeps for proof of republic ships combating Mandalorian fleets, over."

He encrypted the message and sent it. Then the small ship began making large sweeps around the projected engagement area. If there was anything there he'd find it.

 

[Serenity]

Serenity tracked the movement of the agents, and even prepared an analysis on everything that she could harvest from his communicator and data he actually sent. She ensured to make sure no one knew of his transmissions, making his target that he knew was even a proxy. It was going to be interesting depending on his results. She forwarded her results to @Hanna Vondiranach. It was curious, this was her first independent agent, yet he seemed quite better than the others. Perhaps she would have to trust Hanna's judgement on agents again if she picked this good of one the first time. Some organics seemed innate at such tasks, it never ceased to impress her. It was just starting, surely this would let them know something.

 

[Hunter Cain]

Hunter awoke earlier than he wanted to, but he had work to do. He showered quickly, then poured himself a cup of caf and sat down at his computer.
He hadn't received any response from the Mandalorians yet, but there was a transmission that wasn't sent to him, but it was left open for him to find. No doubt the work of Serenity.
The transmission was encrypted, but after a few keystrokes, Hunter had his encryption software working on encoding it.
While he waited, he sipped his caf and went over the notes he took during the course of last nights interviews.
The compiled data didn't disprove the Republic's involvement, but there were inconsistencies that made Hunter believe that there was foul play involved.
If he couldn't talk to Nolan or Aedan, maybe he could find a way to search the wreckage of the ship debris in orbit.

His computer chirped, indicating that the decryption was finished. [member="Talon Vosra"]
"This is Investigator Vosra. The Council sent me as support personnel. I will begin sweeps for proof of republic ships combating Mandalorian fleets, over."
Hunter immediately entered the name 'Vosra' in his computer and ran a search. The check revealed that he was a Jedi Investigator. Hunter felt a sense of excitement, if he could get a hold of those scans, he might be able to locate the black boxes among the wreckage.
He spoke into his G.I.A. communicator
"[member="Serenity"], I need your help. I need you to let link into Vosra's scans and try to find the black box from the wreckage. If you find it, recover it if you can. You can let Vosra know of my location if you deem necessary."

 

[Talon Vosra]

[member="Hanna Vondiranach"] [member="Hunter Cain"] [member="Serenity"]

Talon had maintained a steady cyclic flight pattern around the system. His ship sensors swept the area he had recieved no response from the Republic but he could sense the need for this investigation. The Mandalorians were an honorable people if they could prove the Republic had never been here, they may be able to end a war before it got underway.

The black of space was deep and complete as he continued to search. It was by mere accident that he saw a glistening to his port side. It was debris the shimmering cloud had to be metals reflecting light from the distant sun. Talon transmitted his position to Serenity.

"Some debris located commencing search." He said into the flight recorder.

He angled toward the debris cloud and set his fighter to drift with the cloud. He sealed his flight suit and popped his cockpit. He pushed gently toward the cloud and drifted toward the chunks of ship...

 

[Serenity]

[member="Talon Vosra"]
Suddenly [member="Talon Vosra"] would be alerted to someone connected to his vessel and serenity's voice filled his com. " Greetings, please pass sensor data to me please" She said as she proceeded to set up the route to [member="Hunter Cain"]. The moment that Vosra gave permission Cain would have full access to what Serenity and Vosra were seeing. She did not deem it necessary to even let Vosra know of Cain at the moment. She instead monitored the sensors and made her own analysis. It was very interesting indeed. She smiled until the man left his cabin and instead just gave permission herself. After all he wasn't there to give permission anymore. She waited for the man to find something of use.

 

[Hunter Cain]

Hunter leaned forward in his seat. This was the first real break he had had in the investigation. All the interviews had been painstakingly long, and revealed very little, only that there was something that the miners were afraid of.

The access that [member="Serenity"] had provided him allowed him to see what [member="Talon Vosra"] saw. Hunter knew, just knew there had to be something in that debris field. Something that someone wanted to stay hidden....