FRAWD Investigators

When her head has cleared from the terrazine, Lilly asks Imogen, “So, is it a Special Mission?” “It’s paid for by the Dominion to make everything look all wonderful and show… “ Imogen’s tone adjusts to match her rolling eyes, “pan-terran support for the war effort. Where pan-terran means Dominion people and a token Umojan.” … Read more

When Imogen catches up with Lilly, her partner’s arms are loaded with bags. In addition to Kick in the Face, she has a variety of other beers to keep on hand for the next time they see Malorn. He seems to like higher proof stuff, so she has picked up some strong ones like Atomic … Read more

“Hey, you two!” How’s it going in there, gals?” Donnie Vermillion blathers. “Hey, are you the new foreigner who’s going to be the meat for our grinder? Ha, ha! Just kidding!” He looks from her visitor over to her. “Kate, is it really safe to have her here? I heard foreigners from Umoja were infectious. … Read more

UNN headquarters has one of the tallest buildings on Korhal. The campus is fancy and well-funded, surprisingly so. It is not as impressive as the Imperial Palace, but it is right downtown in the posh district, a big complex composed of three main sites, all within walking distance of each other. There are huge transmission … Read more

Down on the surface of Korhal, Snowball is granted the freedom to explore Augustgrad to his heart’s content. From a strategic perspective, it is a useless place for the Queen of Blades to get intel on. Snowball is not going to learn anything wandering its streets that she does not already know. He does not … Read more

On the flight to Korhal, the Dominion news reports that come in are more propaganda pieces about the Dominion protecting all of humanity, everyone doing their part, and the necessity of liberating Tarsonis. After a few days of travel, Saffron reaches their destination. On the final approach, Imogen gets a call from a number she … Read more

With the defensive matrix enabled, Saffron is now a fully operational science vessel, though one that could still use a reactor upgrade to better power all these fancy systems. The protoss pack up their gear and head out, leaving Lilly and Imogen to prep for departure. The arrival of an electronic message from Durian distracts … Read more

“What is it you wish to learn?” Selendis asks Imogen Owendoher. “We will have our exchange. We will deal fairly, unlike zerg, a lesson that I hope you take to heart.” The recent discussion of the talisman Raynor was looking at has stoked Imogen’s curiosity about whether objects can actually be imbued with some sort … Read more

Once Lillian Washington has left the conference room, Selendis looks back at Imogen Owendoher. “I must know everything that you know about this artifact. Any kind of xel’naga technology is incredibly dangerous.” “They were collecting pieces of it and only had some so far when I was there,” Imogen tells her. “What is the nature … Read more

When Lilly steps out of the conference into the hallway where Axion is posted, he eagerly asks, “Your negotiations are complete?” “Well, I’m not so good at negotiating. I got early leave,” Lilly tells him. “Sounds like you’re an excellent negotiator, then,” he replies. “That is a hard prize to win.” Lilly laughs. “Then I’ve … Read more

As the group heads through the wintry weather toward one of the crystalline structures, Axion falls in beside Lilly and leans down to say, “We still need to finish our bout. We can’t end on a tie; that’s not honorable.” “Yeah!” Lilly says, grinning widely. “It’s good to see you, Axion!” “Have you fought many … Read more

Any terran vessel showing up around Browder II immediately causes a stir. Before Lilly can hail the protoss, a message comes through from the colony. “Terran vessel, identify yourself,” Selendis demands. “This is science vessel Saffron requesting permission to land,” Lilly answers, unruffled. Although she recognizes them, Selendis still asks their business before granting them … Read more