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#71
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by Renny - November 16, 2024, 05:09:31 PMOOC: I'm ok with leaving this as it is.
#72
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by Davy, aka GM - November 16, 2024, 03:55:58 PMOOC: Acknowledging spending 1 Momentum to Create Opportunity.
2 Successes from Voshen, none from Nikolai, and 1 from Chev. 3 Successes vs. Difficulty 3. Success!
Current
Momentum 1
Threat 3
Voshen and the others scan and carefully dismantle the transport call device, as well as pore over the control code of the app on the data padd. Disassembly and inspection of the component parts provides little insight, except that it was likely assembled from materials found on Altair VI (not that it was necessarily assembled there) and that the work, including the manufacture and shaping of the casing, were done largely by hand.
The principles behind the device, however, are quite clear. It uses standard Vulcan Transport Network protocols to create an automatic transport call. When activated, the network will then function as it normally does; however, the log generated by the call is modified, by the device pulling from network logs other identity tags, splicing them to replace the anonymous ID tag placeholder in the log, and directing the network to pull the spoof log entry into its database. This is what made it difficult to track the killer, as it was impossible to tell who was going where. That several transports could be loaded onto the device for "one touch automated" transports makes this device perfect for those who wish to travel anonymously within a highly-structured society like most in the Federation core.
What this doesn't ultimately explain is how Kavoran could have acquired the device; however, even on Vulcan, there are those who rebel against the strictures and structures of a governed society. And the foreign quarters of Vulcan's major cities do contain some less-than-fully-compliant residents and visitors. Kavoran wouldn't even have to know any of them personally - just determination to find what he needed and get the device delivered quickly. The delay between the end of the conference and the commission of the first murder could be explained by the delivery time?
While there may be a conspiracy somewhere, there also may be just a couple anonymous contacts - even with rogues who have since left Vulcan. The true answer to the question may have to be left up to the local authorities...
OOC: Any Momentum spends you wish to pursue, or are you good with leaving this as is?
2 Successes from Voshen, none from Nikolai, and 1 from Chev. 3 Successes vs. Difficulty 3. Success!
Current
Momentum 1
Threat 3
Voshen and the others scan and carefully dismantle the transport call device, as well as pore over the control code of the app on the data padd. Disassembly and inspection of the component parts provides little insight, except that it was likely assembled from materials found on Altair VI (not that it was necessarily assembled there) and that the work, including the manufacture and shaping of the casing, were done largely by hand.
The principles behind the device, however, are quite clear. It uses standard Vulcan Transport Network protocols to create an automatic transport call. When activated, the network will then function as it normally does; however, the log generated by the call is modified, by the device pulling from network logs other identity tags, splicing them to replace the anonymous ID tag placeholder in the log, and directing the network to pull the spoof log entry into its database. This is what made it difficult to track the killer, as it was impossible to tell who was going where. That several transports could be loaded onto the device for "one touch automated" transports makes this device perfect for those who wish to travel anonymously within a highly-structured society like most in the Federation core.
What this doesn't ultimately explain is how Kavoran could have acquired the device; however, even on Vulcan, there are those who rebel against the strictures and structures of a governed society. And the foreign quarters of Vulcan's major cities do contain some less-than-fully-compliant residents and visitors. Kavoran wouldn't even have to know any of them personally - just determination to find what he needed and get the device delivered quickly. The delay between the end of the conference and the commission of the first murder could be explained by the delivery time?
While there may be a conspiracy somewhere, there also may be just a couple anonymous contacts - even with rogues who have since left Vulcan. The true answer to the question may have to be left up to the local authorities...
OOC: Any Momentum spends you wish to pursue, or are you good with leaving this as is?
#73
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by Chev ch'Valk - November 12, 2024, 11:59:52 AMChev will roll Reason + Science (basic principles) against a TN of 14 to assist.
Rolled 2d20 : 2, 9, total 11
#74
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by Renny - November 09, 2024, 04:56:22 PM"No sir", Cole says quietly, "I'm satisfied that we have the right man in custody."
#75
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by Nolmir - November 04, 2024, 04:43:38 PMQuote from: Davy, aka GM on November 04, 2024, 01:59:02 PM"It is becoming clear that continued questioning will yield little further insight," T'Vaana-Sath steeples her fingers. "Regardless, I will be filing a notice of emotional compromise once a judge has been assigned to this case."
Tobin looks troubled as he nods in the direction of the solicitor. "I agree, T'Vaana-Sath. Kavoran has admitted his guilt and explained his motivation, even if I still do not fully understand it. Please convey my greetings to your daughter, in the case that you speak to her before I do."
Perhaps T'Kalla can help me understand, he adds silently to himself.
The science officer looks toward the monk. "I cannot in any way condone what you have done, Kavoran. Nevertheless, I do hope you someday find peace."
"If you have no further questions, Lt. Cole?"
#76
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by socrates200X - November 04, 2024, 04:05:46 PMOOC: Forgot to note, TN 13 for Voshen on that, TN 14 for Nikolai. So, 2 Successes so far... 😬
#77
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by socrates200X - November 04, 2024, 04:04:08 PMVoshen's rolling Reason + Engineering, Difficulty 3, no Focus. Spending 1 Momentum to buy 1d20.
Nikolai will assist with Control + Engineering, Electronics Focus to study the circuitry of the PADD and device as power and signal flows through them.
Voshen
Nikolai
Nikolai will assist with Control + Engineering, Electronics Focus to study the circuitry of the PADD and device as power and signal flows through them.
Voshen
Rolled 3d20 : 10, 16, 3, total 29
Nikolai
Rolled 1d20 : 18, total 18
#78
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by Davy, aka GM - November 04, 2024, 03:27:42 PMOOC: Okay, we're going to make this a Reason + Engineering task at Difficulty 3. We're going to assume you also brought with you the programming app on Kavoran's data padd, since that is where the device gets its coordinates.
Chev and Kolesnikov can assist with either Control + Engineering (to disassemble/reassemble the device properly), Insight + Conn (for communications/transporter network protocols knowledge), or Reason + Science (basic principles).
Chev can choose for himself. Socrates can choose for Nikolai.
Chev and Kolesnikov can assist with either Control + Engineering (to disassemble/reassemble the device properly), Insight + Conn (for communications/transporter network protocols knowledge), or Reason + Science (basic principles).
Chev can choose for himself. Socrates can choose for Nikolai.
#79
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by socrates200X - November 04, 2024, 02:56:54 PMOOC: Ah, I wasn't sure where in the "running time" of the episode we were! 😅 If we're winding down the episode, feel free to have this inquiry go nowhere or get wrapped up real quick.
With the main thrust of the case finishing up behind him, Voshen left the interrogation chamber, moving towards Main Engineering. Some time later, Voshen and Lt. Kolesnikov both looked down at the seemingly innocuous device on a workbench reserved for fine mechanism repair and troubleshooting.
"The simplicity of this device cuts two ways. It can transport using pre-programmed destinations. But, without a large amount of resident memory, it needs depend on a source for those destinations. Our suspect may have been resourceful enough to attempt this alone from the remove of the monastery, but if there were accomplices in the planetary transporter grid or elsewhere, that is information it would prudent to gather before the resolution of the case."
With the main thrust of the case finishing up behind him, Voshen left the interrogation chamber, moving towards Main Engineering. Some time later, Voshen and Lt. Kolesnikov both looked down at the seemingly innocuous device on a workbench reserved for fine mechanism repair and troubleshooting.
"The simplicity of this device cuts two ways. It can transport using pre-programmed destinations. But, without a large amount of resident memory, it needs depend on a source for those destinations. Our suspect may have been resourceful enough to attempt this alone from the remove of the monastery, but if there were accomplices in the planetary transporter grid or elsewhere, that is information it would prudent to gather before the resolution of the case."
#80
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.02: Rivulets of ...
Last post by Davy, aka GM - November 04, 2024, 01:59:02 PMObservation Room
"I have no objections," T'Kiri replies.
Sorak nods and turns to the navigator, "I will make Lt. Kolesnikov available to assist you in my stead. He has expertise in electronics, which will be an advantage in this query."
Interrogation Room
OOC: Acknowledging the spending of 1 Momentum to purchase Create Opportunity.
2 Successes vs. Difficulty 2. Success! (That third die saved the day.)
The Vulcan appears to force himself to relax, emphasized by a minute shake of his head, and he returns to an upright position. His solicitor, seemingly unfazed by the entire exchange, politely clears her throat.
"It is becoming clear that continued questioning will yield little further insight," T'Vaana-Sath steeples her fingers. "Regardless, I will be filing a notice of emotional compromise once a judge has been assigned to this case."
OOC: Okay, gents. We are coming up to the end of the episode.
I believe Voshen is hoping to gather information from the device, and is hoping to determine if there are additional conspirators, so we'll continue that line of inquiry before moving to close out the episode. Otherwise, the primary actor in these crimes has been found, and, effectively, confessed without further loss of life.
Quote from: Patrick Goodman on November 01, 2024, 08:20:47 PMTreyva looked towards T'Kiri. "If the local authorities and the suspect's counsel do not object, I don't either."
"I have no objections," T'Kiri replies.
Sorak nods and turns to the navigator, "I will make Lt. Kolesnikov available to assist you in my stead. He has expertise in electronics, which will be an advantage in this query."
Interrogation Room
OOC: Acknowledging the spending of 1 Momentum to purchase Create Opportunity.
2 Successes vs. Difficulty 2. Success! (That third die saved the day.)
The Vulcan appears to force himself to relax, emphasized by a minute shake of his head, and he returns to an upright position. His solicitor, seemingly unfazed by the entire exchange, politely clears her throat.
"It is becoming clear that continued questioning will yield little further insight," T'Vaana-Sath steeples her fingers. "Regardless, I will be filing a notice of emotional compromise once a judge has been assigned to this case."
OOC: Okay, gents. We are coming up to the end of the episode.
I believe Voshen is hoping to gather information from the device, and is hoping to determine if there are additional conspirators, so we'll continue that line of inquiry before moving to close out the episode. Otherwise, the primary actor in these crimes has been found, and, effectively, confessed without further loss of life.