[Delta Green] Operas and Avatars: Burn

[Gomez]

"Well first off, I work for a top secret government agency that investigates unusual and dangerous phenomenon. Yeah, I know it sounds like some X-Files rip off but this is real and we have been around in one form or another since the 1920's. Marty was one of our agents who was trying to track down a very dangerous computer program that has to do with email. We had been investigating Babel Systems as a possible source for several months. From what I have figured out Marty found something there at Babel Systems but it would seem that he was either caught in the act or had his cover blown. The CD he gave you most likely had information about the computer program." he pauses to take a drink. "You were in the right place at the wrong time."

"Now, the men who tried to "silence" you are from another secret government agency called Magestic-12. If you have heard stories about Men in Black and government conspiracies, they are the real thing. They are very powerful and can do pretty much as they please. They will do anything to keep this project of theirs secret including killing you!"

 

[Guest 11456]

Katrina Sue Yoppeigh : Female Computer Programmer

Katrina remains silent for several minutes while she gets her brain around the whole concept. "So! What now? I definately can't go back to Babel. Those goons will probably grab me in a heart beat. How long do I have to stay here?" Then she gets a distant look for a moment and begins to nods slowly. "So! Marty probably gave me the information you need and those goon have it now. Boy, I played right into their hands. Is there any way I can get back at them? Marty seemed like a great guy. I would consider it a personal favor if I was allowed to do something for his memory." She looks at Brian pleadingly.

 

[Gomez]

"There is something you can do. Right now you still have access to the Babel Systems computer network. I don't think they will delete you security clearance for a day or so. We need to search the system before they delate or move the information we need. But that will mean you will have to physically access their network from inside the Babel Systems building."

 

[Guest 11456]

Katrina Sue Yoppeigh : Female Computer Programmer

Katrina takes a deep breath and holds it for a few seconds. Then she slowly releases it and begins to slowly nod. "OK! I'll do it. When do we leave?" She pauses for a moment. "You are going with me right?"

 

[Gomez]

Brian looks at his watch. "I don't want to try it until later tonight. But we need to talk to a friend of mine before we try anything. And yes I am going with you. Do you think your up to it?"

 

[Guest 11456]

Katrina Sue Yoppeigh : Female Computer Programmer

Katrina nods. "Yes! Definately. I feel I owe Marty that much. Besides, I want to take these Magestic-12 guys down. Well! At least do something to them. Maybe more like a thorn in their side." She pauses for a moment. "Now, who is this friend of yours?"

 

[Gomez]

"Mike and Phil. They do computer work for us. If you’re ready let's go. It is about a 20 minute drive to their house.,” says Brian. With that you both get in his car and drive to southern Washington. You soon are driving through an older and run down residential area. Brian pulls up to a small house with a beat up VW Bug in the front drive. Weeds and tall grass in the front tell you that the yard has not been mowed in a while. Brian steps out of the car and motions you to follow. With a carton of cigarettes in his hand, he walks up to the front door and knocks. A few seconds later a young man in his early twenties answers the door. He has long brown hair and a scruffy goatee. His clothes consist of a worn T-shirt, shorts, and sandals. "Hey Brian! Cool you brought me some smokes!" he says with a grin. Seeing you his eyes light up. "Hi there! Come on in."

 

[Guest 11456]

Katrina Sue Yoppeigh : Female Computer Programmer

Katrina goes with Brian. As he drives she watches to see if she recognizes where they are. Still quite new to the area she takes every chance she gets to learn different parts of the vicinity. As they arrive and head up to the door, she wonders what she has gotten herself into. When she is welcomed in, she merely smiles, nods and follows Brian in.

 

[Gomez]

The young man welcomes you in and shakes your hand. "I am Mike McKusky. Brian says you are a computer nerd." he says with a big grin. "Welcome to the club!"

The house is a mess. Pizza boxes, coke cans, ash trays, and discarded clothes litter the room. A glance at the kitchen sends a shutter down your spine. Piles of dirty dishes and trash are stacked everywhere.

"Come one Mike, we don't have much time. Could you fill the lady in on what she will be looking for." says Brian.

"Sure Brian. I think Phil has the search program finished by now. Follow me." Mike leads you both to a back bedroom. A single small bed is pushed into the corner and almost every other space in the room is filled with computer equipement. You see four running computers set up in the room. On one, Katrina sees a game screen of what looks to be Everquest 2. A tall elf sorcerer is blasting a group of mean looking orcs on the screen. A sleak and powerful looking server sits in the corner. Sitting next to it is a 3 foot tall by 2 foot wide metal cylinder with a few blinking lights on it's surface. It is connected to the server.

"Hey Phil is that search program ready yet?" says Mike. A hyper sounding male voice comes from a set of computer speakers. "Just about done. Hey is that her! She sure is a looker. Come alittle closer dear and let me get a good look at you." Katrina sees a webcam mounted on top of the computer where the voice is coming from.

 

[Guest 11456]

Katrina Sue Yoppeigh : Female Computer Programmer

"I am glad to meet you Mike. I am Katrina Yoppeigh." She follows him back to the computer room. When Mike asks for her to come closer, she moves closer to the webcam. "Uh! Hello Phil. I am Katrina Yoppeigh. I understand you are working on something for me?" She smiles and nods.