Iona's checking on the progress of construction reveals that they are on schedule. Both the tunnel and bare bones base she has had arranged should be complete in a week and a half.
There is one lab in the base, and it is shared not just with the medical staff, but every scientific field that operates out the base in addition the forensics and other investigative teams. Someone is almost always there, if not a small team of people. Unless Iona asserts her authority, privacy there is rare. Today the investigative team and forensics analysts are showing in force. They are fighting for labs space with the medical staff, who are still dealing with a full infirmary.
When Iona arrives there is an argument over who get's priority over the lab. As their senior, they draw Iona into the argument to resolve the issue.
OOC wrote:Who is Iona going to give priority access to the lab? Herself, the medical staff, science personnel, or investigative teams?
Since the raid on the Jaguar drug lab, the base has been increasingly populated by field teams call in to lay low, and increasingly bustling with activity. Only select groups leave the base, on specific missions. Now that focuses on information gathering and getting assessments for the future drug lab and network that Diego and Iona have decided to put into place. Diego gets a lot of reports in this vein. Down the line, they're going to need more manpower to fill out the drug distribution network. The stock of processed for eating Viridi Mater is being stockpiled. Plans for the soup kitchen recruitment program are still in the planning stages and haven't been put into effect. But when they do, you'll have the food to get started.
All told, Iona and Diego have a very busy hour before they along with John receive word the Ascendant Chen has arrived. The it is phrased politely by your subordinates, it is clear that you are being summoned to a meeting room, where you find Chen waiting, three tablets set out on the table in front of three seats.
Zarchary, even standing still, moves so fast that his black clad form is blur. Occasionally blue-white static generated by his incredible 'idle' speed arcs from his softly glowing eyes. The Ascendant gestures for you to be seated, then looks to Diego.
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I am here to provide you with the opportunity to correct your error in judgement, so that you may stay in Praetor Null's good graces."
There is a lingering stare from Zachary, one meant to emphasize this was a favor and that Diego was going to owe him it. His lightning-filled gaze then panned over the table to the others.
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Following Ascendant Gonzalez's broadcast calling for a mass uprising, politicians in Washington DC began applying pressure to Stronghold's board of directors to increase resources dedicated to enforcing Hadron City's martial law. The board of directors are gathering this weekend to discuss the matter. Intelligence indicates Stronghold directors are divided on the matter."
Extending one hand he points the tablet in front of John, assuming John sat near one of the electronic devices that had been provided. On the screen are three folds. One labeled Anna Semenov, another Dimitri Semenov, and the last Maps.
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Dimitri Semenov is the swing vote. If his vote alone weren't a deciding factor, he has the influence to sway enough of the others to solidify his stance. You will secure his vote by taking his daughter, Anna, hostage and holding her until the end of the vote. I have provided you details on Anna's location and whereabouts, as well as pertinent maps."
Zachary pauses for a time, giving each of you the opportunity to review the documents that he has provided for you.
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As the dossier I have provided indicates, your target is staying at a hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you require transport, I can arrange it for you."
Tilting his left hand to the side, he briefly indicates John while looking between Diego and Iona.
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Mr. Steiner has informed me, and I have confirmed, that you communication systems are severely lacking. If you complete this mission without issue I am willing to modernize your equipment."