Heroica: Glory Amongst The Stars - Library

[Waterbrick Down]

21 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

Yelana tapped the chopstick against her lips nervously, stalling for time. 
"Right, right right right - I get that. Yeah." 

"There's plenty of people claiming it worked, but whether or not they were paid by Lupin, or were just suffering from some sort of placebo effect hasn't been studied in depth yet."

21 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

 The drive was almost finished uploading the data on the Boreal Express. She addressed the voice again: "Who are you?". 

"I have not been given a formal... designation... One moment..."

"After searching, I believe a suitable 'name' would be... Query"

Yelana is certain from her code analysis that the voice is originating from the data she has downloaded and is independent of the terminal and seems to be a part of it.

57 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

OoC: 

  Reveal hidden contents

How, exactly, would a History check work (as History is not one of the listed proficiencies)? 

 

MM Note: You are correct. Probably a Smarts Check then.

[Classic_Spaceman]

11 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"There's plenty of people claiming it worked, but whether or not they were paid by Lupin, or were just suffering from some sort of placebo effect hasn't been studied in depth yet."

"Yeah, until it goes through peer-review and blind trials, it's pretty much up in the air. Interesting, though." 
The drive flashed the message "Upload Complete", then folded itself back into a pyramid. Yelana picked it up and put it into her backpack, then reached into her belt to retrieve the two pens and bottle of white out that she had taken from the briefcase on the train, stepping around from behind the terminal. 
"Oh, I meant to ask - Do you need these? I don't do much with paper, so I was wondering if you could use them." 
 

[Waterbrick Down]

8 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

"Yeah, until it goes through peer-review and blind trials, it's pretty much up in the air. Interesting, though." 
The drive flashed the message "Upload Complete", then folded itself back into a pyramid. Yelana picked it up and put it into her backpack, then reached into her belt to retrieve the two pens and bottle of white out that she had taken from the briefcase on the train, stepping around from behind the terminal. 
"Oh, I meant to ask - Do you need these? I don't do much with paper, so I was wondering if you could use them." 
 

"Oh certainly. The paper collection, is extensive as well, though we don't get it out much these days as most of it is digitized."

[Classic_Spaceman]

22 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"Oh certainly. The paper collection, is extensive as well, though we don't get it out much these days as most of it is digitized."

Yelana handed the office supplies over and slid the chopstick back into her hair. 
"Alright, then - I'll see you later!" 
 

Edited October 27, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman

[Wolfpackfan99]

Billeck walked into the library. After admiring the massive collection of knowledge, he approached Collette. 

 “Hello there. The name’s Billeck Wallard. I’m doing a little detective work for an upcoming mission. My partner Enson should be here somewhere, perhaps I should have been more discreet with my exit. Anyways I need information about these local mobs. The Garibzo Family, The Quint Syndicate, The Sapphire Stars, and The Seven Hands.”

[Duvors]

Enson sidled into the Library, coffee and newspaper still in hand. "Morning Collette," he said "hello Wallard." Having made his introductions, he made his way over to the æther terminal. Enson didn't have much expertise in matters of computer tech, his knowledge stopped at using a keyboard and cursorpad. At least this wasn't a touchscreen, which in his experience were always either too sensitive, or not sensitive enough, depending on which was more inconvenient at the time. Typing in the address for the public access police records, he set about trying to find as much information on local mobs as he could.

[Wolfpackfan99]

Billeck curiously walked over to the terminal where Enson was typing away. He looked at the screen, narrowing his eyes with interest.

 “Find anything useful yet?” 

[Duvors]

5 hours ago, Wolfpackfan99 said:

Billeck curiously walked over to the terminal where Enson was typing away. He looked at the screen, narrowing his eyes with interest.

 “Find anything useful yet?” 

"Unfortunately no. Collette!" he called across the room, "Has someone been messing with this terminal? The controls are jittering about all over the place."

[Wolfpackfan99]

18 hours ago, Duvors said:

"Unfortunately no. Collette!" he called across the room, "Has someone been messing with this terminal? The controls are jittering about all over the place."

 Billeck eyed the terminal with suspicion.

 “How secure is this terminal system? Could be a hack, or a virus. It could be possible to go through the terminal directly to the ITA’s data banks with an approved access request, then analyze the records, then connect it to the mobs, using their names as a keyword.” 

[Waterbrick Down]

On 2/21/2022 at 3:58 PM, Wolfpackfan99 said:

Billeck walked into the library. After admiring the massive collection of knowledge, he approached Collette. 

 “Hello there. The name’s Billeck Wallard. I’m doing a little detective work for an upcoming mission. My partner Enson should be here somewhere, perhaps I should have been more discreet with my exit. Anyways I need information about these local mobs. The Garibzo Family, The Quint Syndicate, The Sapphire Stars, and The Seven Hands.”

"Welcome Mr. Wallard, please understand the resources of this library are more focused upon general galaxy affairs as opposed to specific local information, unless of course some of our agents have managed to collect data on said subjects. However, I'm sure I could compile some readouts based upon local news publications. Give me a few minutes."

On 2/21/2022 at 6:17 PM, Duvors said:

Enson sidled into the Library, coffee and newspaper still in hand. "Morning Collette," he said "hello Wallard." Having made his introductions, he made his way over to the æther terminal. Enson didn't have much expertise in matters of computer tech, his knowledge stopped at using a keyboard and cursorpad. At least this wasn't a touchscreen, which in his experience were always either too sensitive, or not sensitive enough, depending on which was more inconvenient at the time. Typing in the address for the public access police records, he set about trying to find as much information on local mobs as he could.

Between Enson's investigation and Collette's research, Willard and Enson come up with a few key facts regarding the local mobs Thorvald had mentioned.

The Garibzo Family
A close-knit clan of O'Kor'uk based out of The Rat's Nest with ties to several of the larger smuggling rings and illegal arms dealers across the Arm. Headed by Lamorak Garibzo, the patriarch of the family, he also manages the Kristal Ice Mining Cryostorage facility.

The Quint Syndicate
A cabal of Valtar, Amoura, and Quarm renegade scientists, known mainly to operate centers of illicit substance manufacturing and distribution. Thought to be responsible for the creation of Crescendo, an addictive street drug that places its renders its users euphoric to the point of absolute unhibitedness before plunging them to absolute despair and destitution.

The Sapphire Stars
An association of paid courtesans, spies, and assassins, rumored to be headquartered in Starbright Street. Their calling card, a sapphire gemstone, is often found at the scenes of their high profile crimes.

The Seven Hands
A shadow organization having splintered off of the Thaumuturgic society, its members are often involved in Æthercrimes. They are frequently suspected to be behind much of the local occult activity

19 hours ago, Duvors said:

"Unfortunately no. Collette!" he called across the room, "Has someone been messing with this terminal? The controls are jittering about all over the place."

18 minutes ago, Wolfpackfan99 said:

 Billeck eyed the terminal with suspicion.

 “How secure is this terminal system? Could be a hack, or a virus. It could be possible to go through the terminal directly to the ITA’s data banks with an approved access request, then analyze the records, then connect it to the mobs, using their names as a keyword.” 

"We did have a little bit of an incident a while back, someone seemed to be rifling through files attempting a data download. The system has been a bit buggy ever since, I should probably talk with Ms. Sprocketson."

 

[Duvors]

"Hmm, judging by what we have here our likeliest candidate is Garibzo, with the Syndicate trailing at a distant second. I do not think this matches the style of the other two, but I could be wrong."

2 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"We did have a little bit of an incident a while back, someone seemed to be rifling through files attempting a data download. The system has been a bit buggy ever since, I should probably talk with Ms. Sprocketson."

"What?" Enson looked at the Cricet in consternation. "Why would anyone do that? This is a public access terminal, there shouldn't be any sensitive information on here. Unless they wanted to download library entries, but there should be proper dataports for that, correct? Or am I mistaken?"

[Waterbrick Down]

8 hours ago, Duvors said:

"What?" Enson looked at the Cricet in consternation. "Why would anyone do that? This is a public access terminal, there shouldn't be any sensitive information on here. Unless they wanted to download library entries, but there should be proper dataports for that, correct? Or am I mistaken?"

"While the library has access to Ætherspace and a good deal of the collection is digitized upon it, we still employ security measures to ensure that it is only accessible and not downloadable, given privacy concerns. Some of the collection however is also stored on Holo-tomes and there's even a smaller percentage still based in physical manuscripts." Collette wanders back to her reference desk and begins munching on a poppy seed muffin. "Someone attempted to circumvent the security measures, though for what purpose I can't be sure. Thankfully, apart from the blips, it doesn't look like any major damage was done."

[Wolfpackfan99]

 Billeck closed his eyes in concentration. He seemed to be connecting lines in his mind, his thoughts going to and fro. Suddenly his eyes snapped open and appeared excited. 
 “Enson, could you see if you can find the official ITA criminal record of Bertram Ozzorli. You might need some clearance codes to access their data banks, which I can help you with.” 

[Duvors]

On 2/23/2022 at 10:27 AM, Waterbrick Down said:

"While the library has access to Ætherspace and a good deal of the collection is digitized upon it, we still employ security measures to ensure that it is only accessible and not downloadable, given privacy concerns. Some of the collection however is also stored on Holo-tomes and there's even a smaller percentage still based in physical manuscripts." Collette wanders back to her reference desk and begins munching on a poppy seed muffin. "Someone attempted to circumvent the security measures, though for what purpose I can't be sure. Thankfully, apart from the blips, it doesn't look like any major damage was done."

"Mmpf. Well, we'll just have to deal with it for now. Does Wranquen know at least?"

22 hours ago, Wolfpackfan99 said:

 Billeck closed his eyes in concentration. He seemed to be connecting lines in his mind, his thoughts going to and fro. Suddenly his eyes snapped open and appeared excited. 
 “Enson, could you see if you can find the official ITA criminal record of Bertram Ozzorli. You might need some clearance codes to access their data banks, which I can help you with.” 

"That is an excellent idea! Criminal records are publicly accessible, but the ITA or EPD could have information on him that wouldn't show up on public record. Why don't you take the lead on this one though? This really seems more your area of expertise."

Enson will assist Wallard with Insight.

[Wolfpackfan99]

15 minutes ago, Duvors said:

"Mmpf. Well, we'll just have to deal with it for now. Does Wranquen know at least?"

"That is an excellent idea! Criminal records are publicly accessible, but the ITA or EPD could have information on him that wouldn't show up on public record. Why don't you take the lead on this one though? This really seems more your area of expertise."

Enson will assist Wallard with Insight.

“Alright, let’s do this.”

 Billeck stood at the terminal, he began rapidly typing, then started moving other controls at the same pace. The screen began loading up, the ITA’S insignia proudly displayed. The following message read:

WARNING RESTRICTED DATA! The following files contain sensitive and confidential information. Due to the sensitive nature of this data, we ask for a registered clearance code to access our data banks. 
 

 Billeck then proceeded to type in the code, carefully pressing the keys. The screen began a loading process.

 “I hope this works.”

 

[Waterbrick Down]

47 minutes ago, Duvors said:

"Mmpf. Well, we'll just have to deal with it for now. Does Wranquen know at least?"

"That is an excellent idea! Criminal records are publicly accessible, but the ITA or EPD could have information on him that wouldn't show up on public record. Why don't you take the lead on this one though? This really seems more your area of expertise."

Enson will assist Wallard with Insight.

"I assumed Ms. Sprocketson would inform him should the job prove beyond her abilities."

15 minutes ago, Wolfpackfan99 said:

“Alright, let’s do this.”

 Billeck stood at the terminal, he began rapidly typing, then started moving other controls at the same pace. The screen began loading up, the ITA’S insignia proudly displayed. The following message read:

WARNING RESTRICTED DATA! The following files contain sensitive and confidential information. Due to the sensitive nature of this data, we ask for a registered clearance code to access our data banks. 
 

 Billeck then proceeded to type in the code, carefully pressing the keys. The screen began a loading process.

 “I hope this works.”

 

MM Note: @Wolfpackfan99 Just so you know, you still have 10 points you can spend on your character's Attributes and Proficiencies. Right now you only have the basic stats (3 free Proficiencies at 1 and all Attributes at 1).

Billeck Coding Proficiency Check (DC 1,3,5) - (1,6,5,1) 2 Successes

Billeck attempts to hack into the ITA's data files, unfortunately his inexperienced hacking yields little information. However, with Enson's direction the pair are able to at least ascertain that the ITA does have a file on Bertram Ozzorli, though its contents are beyond their ability.

Collette shouts over from her desk, looking up from her muffin.

"I do hope you aren't implicating Heroica Hall in any sort of crime."

[Duvors]

On 2/24/2022 at 4:29 PM, Waterbrick Down said:

"I do hope you aren't implicating Heroica Hall in any sort of crime."

Enson looked up for the terminal at Collette, an expression of mock astonishment on his features.
"Why Miss Collette, I'm shocked, shocked, that you'd even think that was the case. I can't possibly conceive what makes you even consider the possibility."
He nudged Wallard. "Come on," he said, "I think we've learned everything we can here."

Edited February 27, 2022 by Duvors

[Wolfpackfan99]

1 hour ago, Duvors said:

Enson looked up for the terminal at Collette, an expression of mock astonishment on his features.
"Why Miss Collette, I'm shocked, shocked, that you'd even consider the possibility. I can't possibly conceive what makes you even consider the possibility."
He nudged Wallard. "Come on," he said, "I think we've learned everything we can here."

Billeck then followed Enson out of the library.