[b][u]Splendor 2.6 [i](1)[/i][/u][/b] Primary Text: [None] Secondary Text: Records of the Vanguard, OS-I6 1 CY6: I don't see the harm in it. A little mysterious fun, some ka-ching to our usual pew-pew. Didn't you take candy from strangers, when you were newborn in the Light? ZAV: No. I did not. IR: This isn't candy, Cayde. The Owl Sector reports a highly contagious armor systems override. If you'd stop clowning for a moment and think— [b]Cayde - 6's sense of humour is an entirely inappropriate reaction, in comparison to Zavala's and Ikora's.[/b] ZAV: What protocols are the Owl Sector implementing? IR: The Liaison asked me what to do. CY6: That's a new one. [b]Shun is considered by Cayde - 6 to be stubborn, and not one for asking for much. This would imply that Shun says something must happen, rather then ask if it can.[/b] IR: Both the Owl Sector and my Hidden have been unable to gain control of these overrides. I suggest quarantine as a stopgap. CY6: Lodging an objection, based on previous experience. [b]Cayde - 6 recalls the futility of a quarantine. Which begs the question; When was the last quarantine? Perhaps this has something to do with the Dawn Calamity?[/b] ZAV: She's right, though. It's the best option at the moment. IR: The only option. [b]Ikora seems similar to Shun, in that they both seem to approve one solution and insist on it.[/b] [b][u]Brilliance 3.2 [i](2)[/i][/u][/b] Primary Text: [None] Secondary Text: Owl Sector Internal, OS-I6 2 SHU: Berriole's deployed on Mars, Quist is whimpering in the corner— QUI: Slander. SHU: Correction to the record. Quist is curled up in the corner, making noises of outrage— [b]Shun has a sense of humour. Quist Does not seem to deal with stress in a productive manner.[/b] RAM: Officially, the Vanguard suggestion of quarantine was implemented and shortly afterwards reversed due to irreparable ineffectiveness. Unofficially, they laughed at Quist. Refer to Quist’s notes, which will be released to all of the Owl Sector after appropriate redactions. I remind the Sector that public records can be read by children; please word reports accordingly. Next steps? [b]The Owl Sector releases it's information to the public, but censors important information to reduce panic and retain control of the civilian population.[/b] SHU: Segregating affected Guardians is impossible at this time. But limiting civilian exposure is still possible. Critical, in fact. RAM: Guardians are more likely to respect exclusion from the City than confinement to our hospital wing. [b]Guardians are normally allowed to visit the City. The Blustery Brew is one such area, that Titan's are known to frequent.[/b] SHU: I don’t want to see the effects of this tech mite on those without the Traveler's Light. I’ll talk to Ikora. QUI: She still talks to you? SHU: I’m Liaison to the Vanguard. It’s my job. Besides, I’m irresistibly charming. RAM: Even if? SHU: Even if. [b]Liason Shun and Vanguard Leader Ikora Rey had a falling out. This has not, however affected their professional relationship.[/b] [b][u]Fortitude 3.1 [i](2)[/i][/u][/b] Primary Text: [None] Secondary Text: Report of Geographer Quist, OS-I6 2, for Owl Sector records, assigned to incident TRANSMISSION. Quarantine failed shortly after institution. Note to self: Corralling sick Guardians is one thing. Healthy, rambunctious Guardians, armed to the teeth and impatient to go back starside... They threw things. [b]This would explain Quist's stress. This also shows that the Guardians do not exhibit any side effects of the nannites.[/b] Shun modeled the outbreak for me after we retreated in disgrace. We are on track for total saturation of the Guardian population, excluding those off-duty, inside of a week. [b]A week to have infected the entire population of active Guardians. Also, Guardians have off-duty? I assumed they slept, however I have no actual proof of this... what is housed in the lower floors of The Tower?[/b] Should any complications arise—which, since we're talking about a mysterious invasive technological override, is likely—the Tower will stand undefended, and the City will be helpless and vulnerable to attack. Traveler's shadow, they're going to blame me. [b]Again, Quist fails to think objectively. What are his prime attributes, to be employed by the Owl Sector? Granted, worst case scenarios, must be taken into account. Imagine it. The Last City with but a handful og Guardians remaining, if called back to full duty. That would only be if the nannites dissipated with the incapacitated Guardians. And what of the civilian population that relied on the Guardians for protection? What would happen if those not possessing Light were to be effected? [/b] [b][u]Glory 2.1 [i](2)[/i][/u][/b] Primary Text: [None] Secondary Text: Owl Sector Debrief to Ikora Rey, OS-I6 2 SHU: We are in agreement, then. IR: As much as I ever agree with you. [b]Ikora tends to not agree with Shun. Possibly this difference of opinions led to the deterioration of a personal relationship?[/b] [b][u]Magnificence 2.0 [i](2)[/i][/u][/b] Primary Text: [None] Secondary Text: Report of Bypass Authority Berriole, OS-I6 2, for Owl Sector records, assigned to incident TRANSMISSION. Nothing unusual to report during approach and landing. Standard Cabal and Vex presence, still in conflict, and easily evaded. I was drawn to signs of disturbance in a section marked as unexplored. Following those signs, and unlocking the doors in my path, I climbed five floors to a derelict laboratory with a view of the rosy plains and a computer half buried in dust. [b]Is Berriole a Guardian? If not, does he have any tactical or reconnaissance support?[/b] Jackpot. I love these vintage rigs. So graceful. So elegant. Mementos of a brighter time. They tend to be banged around a bit before I get my hands on them, but this one was pristine. I powered it up, ran a few traces and queries, and brought up the last authentication: one Dr. Shirazi, a scientist, working for Willa Bray. Something secret. The hashed password is twice the average length. I will submit my next report when I have cracked it. [b]First knowledge of Dr. Shirazi to enter City records. This also shows that Dr.Shirazi was the last person to access this terminal. This may suggest that the doctor from Earth, that Willa Bray hired to replace the conflicted SIVA scientist, never made it to this office, to continue Shirazi's research.[/b] [b][u]Splendor 2.6 [i](2)[/i][/u][/b] Primary Text: [None] Secondary Text: Records of the Vanguard, OS-6I 2 CY6: All right, what's the next option? IR: If you're so brilliant, you tell me. [b]Ikora is frustrated at the failure of the quarantine, and Cayde - 6's ability to perceive the inadequate safety measure.[/b] ZAV: I suppose we should have known better than to tell Guardians to stand still. CY6: It's not their strong suit. They’re not good at staying off my table, either. Stinkers. [b]Cayde - 6 does not appreciate the Guardians lack of manners.[/b] IR: Focus, Cayde. This is an emergency. CY6: You mean opportunity. ZAV: Cayde— CY6: I'd like some of that Splendor that I'm seeing on Guardians. I look good in yellow, and I'm due for an upgrade. ZAV: I am going to forbid you, Cayde. CY6: Always the life of the party. IR: We need you as you are. Healthy and in sound mind. CY6: All right, all right. I'll sit on my hands. This time. [b]Cayde - 6 does not see the harm in partaking in the enjoyment of his fellow Guardians, whilst his fellow Vanguard Leaders seem to hold to the belief that the nannites could yet prove catastrophic.[/b]