Ghosts of War Arc
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GHOSTS OF WAR
This is the overview and timeline page for the Ghosts of War which began on October 10, 2021 and pertains largely to Tajaran lore
The story is centered around a string of murders supposedly committed by the mythical Bayonet Hand. The crew later discovers that the events are linked to something bigger and sinister.
Below is a summary of the arc's events, applicable news articles, and additions.
Mysterious Murder Shocks Imperial PlazaNews Article Publisher : TAU CETI TIMES Writer : ALBERYK 10/10/2463 The first Bayonet Hand murders take place in Little Adhomai. Mendell City has awoken today to the scene of a mysterious crime: Rrhazumar Krasnov, a Democratic People's Republic migrant living in District Six since 2462, was found dead in his apartment. The body was discovered when a neighbor entered the flat after Rrhazumar did not answer a request to borrow some sugar. Krasnov's body was found lying on a puddle of blood on the living room's floor. Mendell City's police were called by the building manager. When the officers arrived at the apartment, they found a large crowd gathering before it. A symbol found inside the apartment was the cause of the commotion. Despite the agitation, the crime scene was undisturbed; there were no signs of a break-in and nothing was stolen. The neighbors claimed to have not heard anything strange. The victim was known to lead a secluded life and had no friends in the area. The locals claimed that the murder was carried out by the Bayonet Hand, a mythological killer who hunts down those who left Adhomai to escape the law. Coroners confirmed that the cause of the death was bleeding caused by a cut throat. The attack was likely carried out with a blade. Toxicology tests revealed that the victim consumed alcohol before his murder. Information on Rrhazumar Krasnov's origins and life was sparse; the Tajara arrived in Biesel as a migrant in 2462 and has been living in the same apartment since then. He held no formal employment and likely worked in odd jobs across the district. Rrhazumar has no family in the system. Mendell City police department is currently working to uncover the mystery behind this crime. The murder has quickly captured the attention of the extranet because of its unexplained events and connection to urban legends. Law enforcement representatives explained that criminals commonly make use of local superstition to scare the population; they cited the event of last year as an example. The Democratic People's Republic of Adhomai's embassy promised to collaborate in the investigation. Imperial Plaza Celebrates the Dholma FestivalNews Article Publisher : TAU CETI TIMES Writer : ALBERYK 16/10/2463 Little Adhomai celebrates the Dholma Festival. Extra security forces are deployed at District Six. As part of its diverse heritage, Imperial Plaza prepares to celebrate the Dholma Festival. The Dholma Festival is a week-long Adhomian holiday honoring the harvest. During this celebration, the Tajara participates in feasts, food fairs, and alcohol festivals. Enjoying the fruits of one's labor and preparing for the next winter are its main themes. Thanks to its large Tajaran community, Little Adhomai will host the event for one whole week. Entire streets will be dedicated to the festival; the people of Mendell City will be able to enjoy a large array of Adhomian food, drinks, and attractions. The festivities will happen alongside the Tribuisti de Colonis. Despite the current climate caused by the still-unsolved murder, the Dholma Festival will still be held normally. Mendell City police department has promised to deploy extra officers in District Six to guarantee everyone's safety. Because of the district's history with law enforcement, this announcement was met with mixed feelings by the locals. Some claim that the agents have foolishly dismissed the existence of the Bayonet Hand as nothing but another urban legend. Others believe that this gesture is necessary to begin repairing the community's relationship with the city's police. Celebrations will also be held in the NTCC Odin and SCC's stations. First Episode: Carnival of SoulsServer Event Host : ALBERYK 16/10/2463 A delegation from the Mendell City Museum of Immigration comes to celebrate the Dholma festival with the crew. After partying and engaging in traditional activities with the crew. One of the delegation's members is found dead at the surface. Bayonet hand's sigil and a mysterious photography are found on the site. Murder at SCC Station; Little Adhomai Killer Makes Another VictimNews Article Publisher : TAU CETI TIMES Writer : ALBERYK 17/10/2463 The news reports on the murder committed aboard the NSS Aurora. The killer terrorizing District Six has struck where law enforcement less expected: aboard a Stellar Corporate Conglomerate space station. Yesterday, The NSS Aurora was visited by a cultural delegation from the Museum of Immigration with the intent of celebrating the Dholma Festival. After the feast, a fierce drinking contest, and an auction bidding for rare Adhomian objects, one of the delegation's members, Gennady Maduev, was found dead at the surface level of the station. The victim has been living in Tau Ceti since 2462 and worked as a musician; Maduev played the P'rrama in local establishments and at the Museum of Immigration. The Tajara had no living relatives in the system, but he frequently sent money back to his family in Shungsta. The security department aboard the NSS Aurora quickly investigated the murder scene; they discovered a mark similar to the one found in Rrhazumar Krasnov's apartment. Autopsy on-site uncovered that the victim was killed with a bladed weapon. The forensics department was able to isolate fingerprints likely belonging to the criminal - however, no match was found in the Biesellite databases. The SCC promised to collaborate with Mendell City's Police department to find the killer. Law agents have been granted permission to visit corporate space stations and the NTCC Odin to search for clues. Mendell City's police has released an image of the supposed Bayonet Hand sigil. Law agencies are now offering a bounty of six thousand credits to anyone who provides information regarding the killer's identity. Second Episode: A Stranger in the StationServer Event Host : ALBERYK 23/10/2463 A ship carrying refugees dock with the station. The vessel also has a sinister cargo. A ship carrying wounded and hungry refugees dock at the NSS Aurora. The crew discovers that the pilot was killed and that the vessel was carrying chemical barrels. One of the refugees returns to the ship and arms himself with an acid weapon. He is killed by the Bayonet Hand with acid; his body dissolves into a pile of goo. |
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