Epic M&M: Issue 4 (IC)

[Mule]

You take the opportunity to quickly hang up and send an email instead.

After writing and re-writing a looooong email to Monica (OOC: sorry I haven't been posting much recently) Randall will head to the cafeteria for a bite to eat.

the poor buffet stand gets smashed.

"What the hell happened here?" He exclaims to no one in particular, as there is nobody left in the room. He salvages what he can and eats quickly, so as to make it to the EPIC jet in time to wave goodbye to those who are leaving.

 

[Mimic]

After the plane leaves Michelle walks into her room and closes the door.

Ok, lets get this over with. Hopefully I don't screw this up too badly.

ARIS I need you to make two lists for me, title the first Methesda Ironworks and the second Lockheed.

On the first one place my name, Sanjay Mohan, Jackson Burton, John Cashman, Anna Nikitov and a duplicate of Johan Backham.

On the second put Johan Backman, Cosmo, Randall McPhee, Vincent Pratchett and Tara Dochen. Place a note on the second that Johan should be the investigative leader and that Randall be the spokesman for the group, in case any negotiations are needed. Also note that Tara will most likely want to bring Hoppy along. Attach these lists to an email and send a copy to Thunder and Mendez

 

[Dalamar]

You get the feeling two particular students aren't all that pleased with you at the moment.

"Oops." Johan leaves the scene before he gets hit by thrown dirt or a shovel, a small grin on his face.

Both seem to really want your help, probably because they want to hang out with someone with such cool threads and a stylin' look.

Johan chuckles at Anna and Rebound as they recruit help. Then it crosses his mind that he might be the target of the help they need, so he decides that now is a good time to retreat to his room to study some more.

 

[Velmont]

"Oh ... my ... god ... The Godfather Trilogy. I am set for the entire trip."

"Now, you speak. A classical. Is ther any pop corn onboard?"

 

[Calinon]

"Of course. You know me, I'm all about the helping and stuff. Lead the way."

They lead you over near the workshop and hanger to where a nice deep crater is. Dirt and metal fragments are strewn all over.

"We kinda..." Rebound starts.

"I blew up his robot!" Anna exclaims with a grin.

"Maybe you could fill that up with dirt for us so we don't gotta spend two days filling in the hole?" Rebound asks.

"He supposedly won a Robot Wars once you know. Did I mention I blew up his robot? Ka-boom!" she exclaims.

"About fifty times," Rebound grumbles.

"My favorite part was when it exploded," she says with a grin.

On the first one place my name, Sanjay Mohan, Jackson Burton, John Cashman, Anna Nikitov and a duplicate of Johan Backham.

On the second put Johan Backman, Cosmo, Randall McPhee, Vincent Pratchett and Tara Dochen. Place a note on the second that Johan should be the investigative leader and that Randall be the spokesman for the group, in case any negotiations are needed. Also note that Tara will most likely want to bring Hoppy along. Attach these lists to an email and send a copy to Thunder and Mendez

ARIS sends your e-mail and the screen flickers. Thunder appears on screen.

Your lists pop-up on screen and he drags a few members here and there.

"Not bad, but a few holes to consider here. You put all of your ranged ability in one group. We also need a firm leader; sharing it is a bad idea, especially if a decision has to be made. Since you're sending Johan to Lockheed, he can lead that group. His scientific background will help him deal with the scientists and police. But I don't want his attention divided," he adds, removing Johan from your list. "Plus I doubt he could keep a stable duplicate at that distance. You also seem to have left off Monica. I think this might work out a bit better," he finishes. "Not much different from your list. Someone has been paying attention."

Ironworks
Metal Mistress*
Neutron
Straightjacket
Rebound
Monica

Lockheed
Johan*
Cosmo
Loki
Vincent
Mantis (Hoppy)
Iron Maiden

"Have everyone ready for 9AM tomorrow. Make sure you give everyone the background info they need. I'll make the arrangements with Lockheed and you can just drop in on the Ironworks. Luckily, Cosmo is a good pilot, so he can fly the team to Lockheed. Though I'm a bit loathe to do it, we'll let Rebound do the driving for you."

"Now, you speak. A classical. Is ther any pop corn onboard?"

"Sure is," Sanchez says. "Just pop some in the nuker or wave a bag over Nova," she jokes.

"Hey!" Nova says in protest. "I am NOT a popcorn popper."

 

[Mimic]

"Not bad, but a few holes to consider here. You put all of your ranged ability in one group. We also need a firm leader; sharing it is a bad idea, especially if a decision has to be made. Since you're sending Johan to Lockheed, he can lead that group. His scientific background will help him deal with the scientists and police. But I don't want his attention divided," he adds, removing Johan from your list. "Plus I doubt he could keep a stable duplicate at that distance. You also seem to have left off Monica. I think this might work out a bit better," he finishes. "Not much different from your list. Someone has been paying attention."

"Technically Johan would have been the leader but he doesn't have the people skills like Randall. As well Johan's duplicate would have made communication between the two teams alot easier. Although I did forget about Monica." Michelle adds in her reasoning as to why she put people where she did

Michelle blushes slightly at Thunders compliment

I don't suppose you have any suggestions on how to get the information we need from Ironworks, from what you said in the meeting this morning I don't think that they are just going to open their files and let a bunch of kids browse around, even if it is for an on going investigation.

Once Thunder finishes up, Michelle will address ARIS once again.

ARIS please create an email and attach the list named Ironworks to it, put whos ever name is on the list on the send line of the email, excluding myself of course. Also attach any background information that we have on Methesda Ironworks plus any information that was brought up about it at the meeting this morning.

On the body of this email please put the following...

After various tries the final wording comes out like this:

Hey:
Looks like we are going to have our first official EPIC assignment. On the attached list is the group that will be investigating Methesda Ironworks. They are the company that made the armored vehicles that Mole and his gang stole about three weeks ago. From what I understand they are a very selective business so remember to watch your Ps and Qs.

Be up and in the Warroom by 8:45am tomorrow, if you have any questions just ask.

Michelle

p.s. Please respond to this email so I know you received it.

Please mark them high priority and send the emails ARIS

Once the email has been sent she will repeat the process for the second group adding in that for this assignment Johan will be the leader.

ooc: Since there would be only a few minor changes I didn't think it would be worth it to repreat everything I just wrote.

If anyone needs me I will be at the pool and please let me know who hasn't responded to my email by seven oclock tonight.

 

[Calinon]

"Technically Johan would have been the leader but he doesn't have the people skills like Randall. As well Johan's duplicate would have made communication between the two teams alot easier. Although I did forget about Monica."

"Johan is better suited. He acts more methodical and has much more scientific knowledge than Randall. And Randall's a bit too much of a kid yet. He's good with crowds and people, but probably not as well suited to deal with investigators who can be intimidating at times. As for communication, your uniforms have radio's. There's nothing your radio can't do that Johan in two places can. In fact, if you rely on Johan for that, you're screwed if he gets hurt and vanishes.

I don't suppose you have any suggestions on how to get the information we need from Ironworks, from what you said in the meeting this morning I don't think that they are just going to open their files and let a bunch of kids browse around, even if it is for an on going investigation.

"I actually don't expect you'll have much luck asking for it," Thunder says. "But we have to try to be nice. Don't be too afraid of busting down a few doors if they don't co-operate. Methesda will bark, but if you put their security down, they'll give us what they want rather than have the FBI do an investigation into our 'unwarranted attack' on their property. The FBI has wanted in those warehouses for years; suspects the company of selling weapons to the ALF. But they never could have probable cause," Thunder says with a satisfied grin.

"Just be careful. They probably have a kick ass security system."

 

[Dalamar]

Johan is just reading one of his books when ARIS reports of a new e-mail, which he proceeds to read.
"ARIS, could you send my affirmative to Michelle with my thank you for trusting the leadership of the second team to me. Then open the attachments detailing Lockheed."
Johan then proceeds to read and memorize the information.

 

[Calinon]

The Attached Data Files
Thunder has attached the following data-files at request of Michelle.

Lockheed National, Arizona Divison
The Arizona division of Lockheed National is located 20 miles west of Tucson.

Attachement: CNN News Coverage of Theft

The data files involving Lockheed National start with the uninformative news footage. Since the cameras never even got past the security fence, nothing but speculation is in it.
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Attachement: EPIC Briefing by FBI Agent Mitchell Simmons

Our investigation is coming up blank in all regards except what was stolen. Three highly specialized cryogenic containers were taken. These containers were being specially developed for safe transport of bio-engineered medical research samples.

The area they were taken from is a highly secure warehouse located thirty feet under ground. From what we can tell, there has been no break in. Even from security tape footage, it appears as if the containers simply vanished.

CEO Morgan is on his way to the facility to supervise the internal investigation and was very willing to have EPIC investigate the situation. Also present will be Scientific Design Engineer Braum Kentworthy, who did extensive work on the container project.
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Attachment: Thunders' Notes

From the limited information Lockheed was willing to dislcose, it appears the containers were designed to fit into the trucks, or very similar ones, that were stolen on the Freeway last month. I find this a little too convenient. Try to find any evidence of the Mole's involvement.

Also, since Lockheed National is involved in top secret government research and development, a non-disclosure agreement is in place. Nobody outside EPIC's teams are to know any details of research and development you may witness, nor are we permitted to use anything we might see.
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Methesda Ironworks
Methesda is located on Pier 57 of the New York City docks. It is an metal works and armored vehicle development company. It is also rumored to have a robotics department. Methesda is very secretive about its clientelle. Getting any information from them will be difficult, but do not be afraid of using force if necessary. Just be careful of any security they may have. Even if you do use force, Methesda will not press charges for fear of an FBI investigation.

The owner is Bryan Methesda. Beyond his tax records, we have no file on him. Only this picture. <insert blurry picture of man in wheelchair here> You'll probably end up dealing with his in house lawyer, Ronald Falcon.

Attachment: Blueprints, Methesda Compounds

 

[Velmont]

"Nice, if you want something Carl, tell it. I,ll fetch it for you while you prepare the movie."