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TERRA GAZETTE
New United Reporter Found
By. Anna Folsen
Contributor
Parker Terrell, controversial reporter for the New United NewsOrg and self-proclaimed “Voice of the People,” was found earlier this week in a cheap hauler hotel in Corel System after disappearing almost three months ago.
To even begin to try to comprehend the strangeness permeating this incident, we must go back to the beginning.
Mr. Terrell had recently become quite a fixture on the Spectrum. During an appearance on SSN/CAtv’s long-running debate show Showdown, he insinuated that the destruction of Ellis XI was actually a UEE test of a planet-killing weapon.
Debate exploded throughout the UEE, detractors proclaiming the incredible capriciousness of a reporter who would launch wild accusations without the slightest evidence. Meanwhile, his supporters rushed to his defense, claiming that the UEE has had a history mired in duplicity and corruption.
Both sides of the attention only seemed to encourage Terrell. He created an atmosphere of anti-UEE paranoia through his column as well as in his public appearances.
Then, nothing.
On 2943-06-30 SET, Emma Moses, Terrell’s editor at the New United, filed a missing persons report with the Prime Police Department claiming that Parker Terrell had not reported to work for the previous few days. Even more suspicious (according to the report), he had missed a panel at an industry conference where he was scheduled to speak.
Detective Nathan Cobb (PPD) was assigned Terrell’s case.
“The circumstances around Mr. Terrell’s disappearance are strange, to say the least,” said Detective Cobb in an interview three days after taking the case. “And we’re looking into all possibilities, but I’m afraid I can’t comment further on an ongoing investigation.”
The disappearance briefly sent ripples through the public, validating the notion – for some – that his conspiracy theories might actually be correct. As the months passed, some of his misguided followers even started throwing around the word “martyr”. This reporter can suggest a few more, with “coward” and “sensationalist” topping the list.
Fortunately, the furor did not last long, and the spotlight and public discourse turned to more impactful events. At the same time, any leads to Terrell’s whereabouts also tapered out, leaving Cobb chasing a ghost.
As Cobb expanded his investigation under provisional Advocacy powers, he turned to the public to help aid in the search. Unfortunately, sifting through the mountain of tips proved to be a Herculean task in itself.
Finally, on 2943.08.10, Cobb caught a break. Terrell’s Aurora, missing all along, was found outside Jele City on Vann. Hidden in a row of old factories, the persistently cold environment made it difficult to determine how long it had been abandoned there.
Cobb and his team were unable to extract any new information or leads from the ship, so it wasn’t long before the hunt stalled out again.
Chatter along the Spectrum seemed to echo Terrell’s conspiratorial spirit, blaming government death squads or even connecting him to the Spy Scandal. The public seemed to think that Terrell was never coming back.
The question of what happened to Parker Terrell was on its way to remaining unanswered forever. A puzzle unsolved.
Then, in possibly the most unspectacular way anyone could have anticipated, Parker Terrell was spotted.
Cobb received the tip from an unnamed Civilian who recognized Terrell as he was being forcibly extricated from the Cred ‘N Crash Hotel by the owner.
“Two weeks, he didn’t pay,” Hader Oshaw, the hotel owner, said via comm. “I said, hey man, you settle tomorrow. Tomorrow came and nada, so he’s out.”
It was a matter of days before Cobb finally got his hands on Terrell, caught trying to bribe his way aboard a cargo transport. Terrell was taken into custody, given a medical review and questioned. The reporter appeared to be unharmed when he was released later that day. Terra Gazette sources who wished to remain anonymous indicated that the Advocacy has not opened an investigation into Terrell’s disappearance and, in fact, has charged him and the New United with filing a false report.
Ms. Moses, Terrell’s editor, released a brief statement through the New United’s legal team. “First of all, we are relieved and grateful that Mr. Terrell was found safe and are conducting our own internal investigation into the nature of his unauthorized leave of absence and the circumstances that necessitated such drastic measures on his part.”
Though the case may be officially closed, questions remain: what caused this combative reporter to disappear? More importantly, why?
While the “Voice of the People” has remained quiet since his release, if one thing is to be believed about Parker Terrell, he won’t stay quiet for long.
END FEED
New United Reporter Found
By. Anna Folsen
Contributor
Parker Terrell, controversial reporter for the New United NewsOrg and self-proclaimed “Voice of the People,” was found earlier this week in a cheap hauler hotel in Corel System after disappearing almost three months ago.
To even begin to try to comprehend the strangeness permeating this incident, we must go back to the beginning.
Mr. Terrell had recently become quite a fixture on the Spectrum. During an appearance on SSN/CAtv’s long-running debate show Showdown, he insinuated that the destruction of Ellis XI was actually a UEE test of a planet-killing weapon.
Debate exploded throughout the UEE, detractors proclaiming the incredible capriciousness of a reporter who would launch wild accusations without the slightest evidence. Meanwhile, his supporters rushed to his defense, claiming that the UEE has had a history mired in duplicity and corruption.
Both sides of the attention only seemed to encourage Terrell. He created an atmosphere of anti-UEE paranoia through his column as well as in his public appearances.
Then, nothing.
On 2943-06-30 SET, Emma Moses, Terrell’s editor at the New United, filed a missing persons report with the Prime Police Department claiming that Parker Terrell had not reported to work for the previous few days. Even more suspicious (according to the report), he had missed a panel at an industry conference where he was scheduled to speak.
Detective Nathan Cobb (PPD) was assigned Terrell’s case.
“The circumstances around Mr. Terrell’s disappearance are strange, to say the least,” said Detective Cobb in an interview three days after taking the case. “And we’re looking into all possibilities, but I’m afraid I can’t comment further on an ongoing investigation.”
The disappearance briefly sent ripples through the public, validating the notion – for some – that his conspiracy theories might actually be correct. As the months passed, some of his misguided followers even started throwing around the word “martyr”. This reporter can suggest a few more, with “coward” and “sensationalist” topping the list.
Fortunately, the furor did not last long, and the spotlight and public discourse turned to more impactful events. At the same time, any leads to Terrell’s whereabouts also tapered out, leaving Cobb chasing a ghost.
As Cobb expanded his investigation under provisional Advocacy powers, he turned to the public to help aid in the search. Unfortunately, sifting through the mountain of tips proved to be a Herculean task in itself.
Finally, on 2943.08.10, Cobb caught a break. Terrell’s Aurora, missing all along, was found outside Jele City on Vann. Hidden in a row of old factories, the persistently cold environment made it difficult to determine how long it had been abandoned there.
Cobb and his team were unable to extract any new information or leads from the ship, so it wasn’t long before the hunt stalled out again.
Chatter along the Spectrum seemed to echo Terrell’s conspiratorial spirit, blaming government death squads or even connecting him to the Spy Scandal. The public seemed to think that Terrell was never coming back.
The question of what happened to Parker Terrell was on its way to remaining unanswered forever. A puzzle unsolved.
Then, in possibly the most unspectacular way anyone could have anticipated, Parker Terrell was spotted.
Cobb received the tip from an unnamed Civilian who recognized Terrell as he was being forcibly extricated from the Cred ‘N Crash Hotel by the owner.
“Two weeks, he didn’t pay,” Hader Oshaw, the hotel owner, said via comm. “I said, hey man, you settle tomorrow. Tomorrow came and nada, so he’s out.”
It was a matter of days before Cobb finally got his hands on Terrell, caught trying to bribe his way aboard a cargo transport. Terrell was taken into custody, given a medical review and questioned. The reporter appeared to be unharmed when he was released later that day. Terra Gazette sources who wished to remain anonymous indicated that the Advocacy has not opened an investigation into Terrell’s disappearance and, in fact, has charged him and the New United with filing a false report.
Ms. Moses, Terrell’s editor, released a brief statement through the New United’s legal team. “First of all, we are relieved and grateful that Mr. Terrell was found safe and are conducting our own internal investigation into the nature of his unauthorized leave of absence and the circumstances that necessitated such drastic measures on his part.”
Though the case may be officially closed, questions remain: what caused this combative reporter to disappear? More importantly, why?
While the “Voice of the People” has remained quiet since his release, if one thing is to be believed about Parker Terrell, he won’t stay quiet for long.
END FEED
German
TERRA GAZETTE
Neuer United Reporter gefunden
By. Anna Folsen
Mitwirkender
Parker Terrell, umstrittener Reporter der New United NewsOrg und selbsternannter "Voice of the People", wurde Anfang dieser Woche in einem billigen Schlepperhotel im Corel System gefunden, nachdem er vor fast drei Monaten verschwunden war.
Um überhaupt zu versuchen, die Fremdartigkeit zu verstehen, die diesen Vorfall durchdringt, müssen wir an den Anfang zurückkehren.
Herr Terrell war in letzter Zeit zu einem festen Bestandteil des Spectrum geworden. Bei einem Auftritt in SSN/CAtvs langjähriger Debattenshow Showdown deutete er an, dass die Zerstörung von Ellis XI tatsächlich ein UEE-Test einer Planetenkillerwaffe sei.
Die Debatte explodierte in der gesamten UEE, Kritiker proklamierten die unglaubliche Willkür eines Reporters, der wilde Anschuldigungen ohne den geringsten Beweis erheben würde. Unterdessen eilten seine Anhänger zu seiner Verteidigung und behaupteten, dass die UEE eine Geschichte hat, die in Doppelzüngigkeit und Korruption steckt.
Beide Seiten der Aufmerksamkeit schienen Terrell nur zu ermutigen. Durch seine Kolumne und seine öffentlichen Auftritte schuf er eine Atmosphäre der Anti-UEE-Paranoia.
Dann nichts.
Am 2943-06-30 SET reichte Emma Moses, Terrells Redakteurin beim New United, einen Vermisstenbericht beim Prime Police Department ein, in dem sie behauptete, Parker Terrell habe in den letzten Tagen nicht gemeldet, dass er arbeiten würde. Noch misstrauischer (laut Bericht) war, dass er ein Panel auf einer Branchenkonferenz verpasst hatte, auf der er sprechen sollte.
Detective Nathan Cobb (PPD) wurde mit Terrells Fall beauftragt.
"Die Umstände um Mr. Terrells Verschwinden sind seltsam, gelinde gesagt", sagte Detective Cobb in einem Interview drei Tage nach der Übernahme des Falles. "Und wir prüfen alle Möglichkeiten, aber ich kann leider nicht weiter auf eine laufende Untersuchung eingehen."
Das Verschwinden schickte kurz Wellen durch die Öffentlichkeit und bestätigte - für einige - die Vorstellung, dass seine Verschwörungstheorien tatsächlich richtig sein könnten. Im Laufe der Monate begannen einige seiner fehlgeleiteten Anhänger sogar, das Wort "Märtyrer" herumzuwerfen. Dieser Reporter kann noch ein paar mehr vorschlagen, wobei "Feigling" und "Sensationsliebhaber" an der Spitze stehen.
Glücklicherweise dauerte der Aufruhr nicht lange, und das Rampenlicht und der öffentliche Diskurs wandten sich wirkungsvolleren Ereignissen zu. Gleichzeitig verjüngt sich auch der Aufenthaltsort von Terrell, so dass Cobb einem Geist nachjagt.
Als Cobb seine Untersuchung im Rahmen der vorläufigen Advocacy-Mächte ausdehnte, wandte er sich an die Öffentlichkeit, um bei der Suche zu helfen. Leider erwies sich das Sieben durch den Berg der Spitzen als eine Herkulesaufgabe an sich.
Schließlich, am 2943.08.10.10, bekam Cobb eine Pause. Terrells Aurora, die die ganze Zeit verschwunden war, wurde vor Jele City auf Vann gefunden. Die anhaltend kalte Umgebung, die sich in einer Reihe alter Fabriken versteckt hielt, machte es schwierig festzustellen, wie lange sie dort verlassen worden war.
Cobb und sein Team konnten keine neuen Informationen oder Hinweise aus dem Schiff gewinnen, so dass es nicht lange dauerte, bis die Jagd wieder ausblieb.
Geplapper entlang des Spektrums schien Terrells verschwörerischen Geist zu widerspiegeln, indem er die Todesschwadronen der Regierung beschuldigte oder ihn sogar mit dem Spionageskandal verband. Die Öffentlichkeit schien zu denken, dass Terrell nie wieder zurückkommen würde.
Die Frage, was mit Parker Terrell geschah, war auf dem Weg, für immer unbeantwortet zu bleiben. Ein Rätsel ist ungelöst.
Dann wurde Parker Terrell auf die vielleicht unspektakulärste Weise entdeckt, die man sich vorstellen konnte.
Cobb erhielt den Tipp von einem unbenannten Zivilisten, der Terrell erkannte, als er vom Besitzer gewaltsam aus dem Cred 'N Crash Hotel befreit wurde.
"Zwei Wochen lang hat er nicht bezahlt", sagte Hader Oshaw, der Hotelbesitzer, per Funk. "Ich sagte, hey Mann, du vereinbarst morgen. Morgen kam und nada, also ist er raus."
Es dauerte nur wenige Tage, bis Cobb schließlich Terrell in die Finger bekam und versuchte, sich an Bord eines Frachtverkehrs zu bestechen. Terrell wurde in Gewahrsam genommen, medizinisch untersucht und befragt. Der Reporter schien unversehrt zu sein, als er später an diesem Tag entlassen wurde. Terra Gazette Quellen, die anonym bleiben wollten, deuteten an, dass die Advocacy keine Untersuchung über Terrells Verschwinden eingeleitet hat und ihn und die New United sogar angeklagt hat, einen falschen Bericht einzureichen.
Frau Moses, Terrells Redakteurin, veröffentlichte eine kurze Erklärung durch das Rechtsteam von New United. "Erstens sind wir erleichtert und dankbar, dass Mr. Terrell für sicher befunden wurde und führen unsere eigenen internen Untersuchungen über die Art seiner unbefugten Freistellung und die Umstände, die solch drastische Maßnahmen seinerseits erforderlich machten, durch."
Obwohl der Fall offiziell abgeschlossen sein mag, bleiben Fragen offen: Was hat diesen kämpferischen Reporter zum Verschwinden gebracht? Noch wichtiger ist, warum?
Während die "Stimme des Volkes" seit seiner Entlassung still geblieben ist, wird er, wenn man an Parker Terrell glauben will, nicht lange still bleiben.
ENDE VORSCHUB
Neuer United Reporter gefunden
By. Anna Folsen
Mitwirkender
Parker Terrell, umstrittener Reporter der New United NewsOrg und selbsternannter "Voice of the People", wurde Anfang dieser Woche in einem billigen Schlepperhotel im Corel System gefunden, nachdem er vor fast drei Monaten verschwunden war.
Um überhaupt zu versuchen, die Fremdartigkeit zu verstehen, die diesen Vorfall durchdringt, müssen wir an den Anfang zurückkehren.
Herr Terrell war in letzter Zeit zu einem festen Bestandteil des Spectrum geworden. Bei einem Auftritt in SSN/CAtvs langjähriger Debattenshow Showdown deutete er an, dass die Zerstörung von Ellis XI tatsächlich ein UEE-Test einer Planetenkillerwaffe sei.
Die Debatte explodierte in der gesamten UEE, Kritiker proklamierten die unglaubliche Willkür eines Reporters, der wilde Anschuldigungen ohne den geringsten Beweis erheben würde. Unterdessen eilten seine Anhänger zu seiner Verteidigung und behaupteten, dass die UEE eine Geschichte hat, die in Doppelzüngigkeit und Korruption steckt.
Beide Seiten der Aufmerksamkeit schienen Terrell nur zu ermutigen. Durch seine Kolumne und seine öffentlichen Auftritte schuf er eine Atmosphäre der Anti-UEE-Paranoia.
Dann nichts.
Am 2943-06-30 SET reichte Emma Moses, Terrells Redakteurin beim New United, einen Vermisstenbericht beim Prime Police Department ein, in dem sie behauptete, Parker Terrell habe in den letzten Tagen nicht gemeldet, dass er arbeiten würde. Noch misstrauischer (laut Bericht) war, dass er ein Panel auf einer Branchenkonferenz verpasst hatte, auf der er sprechen sollte.
Detective Nathan Cobb (PPD) wurde mit Terrells Fall beauftragt.
"Die Umstände um Mr. Terrells Verschwinden sind seltsam, gelinde gesagt", sagte Detective Cobb in einem Interview drei Tage nach der Übernahme des Falles. "Und wir prüfen alle Möglichkeiten, aber ich kann leider nicht weiter auf eine laufende Untersuchung eingehen."
Das Verschwinden schickte kurz Wellen durch die Öffentlichkeit und bestätigte - für einige - die Vorstellung, dass seine Verschwörungstheorien tatsächlich richtig sein könnten. Im Laufe der Monate begannen einige seiner fehlgeleiteten Anhänger sogar, das Wort "Märtyrer" herumzuwerfen. Dieser Reporter kann noch ein paar mehr vorschlagen, wobei "Feigling" und "Sensationsliebhaber" an der Spitze stehen.
Glücklicherweise dauerte der Aufruhr nicht lange, und das Rampenlicht und der öffentliche Diskurs wandten sich wirkungsvolleren Ereignissen zu. Gleichzeitig verjüngt sich auch der Aufenthaltsort von Terrell, so dass Cobb einem Geist nachjagt.
Als Cobb seine Untersuchung im Rahmen der vorläufigen Advocacy-Mächte ausdehnte, wandte er sich an die Öffentlichkeit, um bei der Suche zu helfen. Leider erwies sich das Sieben durch den Berg der Spitzen als eine Herkulesaufgabe an sich.
Schließlich, am 2943.08.10.10, bekam Cobb eine Pause. Terrells Aurora, die die ganze Zeit verschwunden war, wurde vor Jele City auf Vann gefunden. Die anhaltend kalte Umgebung, die sich in einer Reihe alter Fabriken versteckt hielt, machte es schwierig festzustellen, wie lange sie dort verlassen worden war.
Cobb und sein Team konnten keine neuen Informationen oder Hinweise aus dem Schiff gewinnen, so dass es nicht lange dauerte, bis die Jagd wieder ausblieb.
Geplapper entlang des Spektrums schien Terrells verschwörerischen Geist zu widerspiegeln, indem er die Todesschwadronen der Regierung beschuldigte oder ihn sogar mit dem Spionageskandal verband. Die Öffentlichkeit schien zu denken, dass Terrell nie wieder zurückkommen würde.
Die Frage, was mit Parker Terrell geschah, war auf dem Weg, für immer unbeantwortet zu bleiben. Ein Rätsel ist ungelöst.
Dann wurde Parker Terrell auf die vielleicht unspektakulärste Weise entdeckt, die man sich vorstellen konnte.
Cobb erhielt den Tipp von einem unbenannten Zivilisten, der Terrell erkannte, als er vom Besitzer gewaltsam aus dem Cred 'N Crash Hotel befreit wurde.
"Zwei Wochen lang hat er nicht bezahlt", sagte Hader Oshaw, der Hotelbesitzer, per Funk. "Ich sagte, hey Mann, du vereinbarst morgen. Morgen kam und nada, also ist er raus."
Es dauerte nur wenige Tage, bis Cobb schließlich Terrell in die Finger bekam und versuchte, sich an Bord eines Frachtverkehrs zu bestechen. Terrell wurde in Gewahrsam genommen, medizinisch untersucht und befragt. Der Reporter schien unversehrt zu sein, als er später an diesem Tag entlassen wurde. Terra Gazette Quellen, die anonym bleiben wollten, deuteten an, dass die Advocacy keine Untersuchung über Terrells Verschwinden eingeleitet hat und ihn und die New United sogar angeklagt hat, einen falschen Bericht einzureichen.
Frau Moses, Terrells Redakteurin, veröffentlichte eine kurze Erklärung durch das Rechtsteam von New United. "Erstens sind wir erleichtert und dankbar, dass Mr. Terrell für sicher befunden wurde und führen unsere eigenen internen Untersuchungen über die Art seiner unbefugten Freistellung und die Umstände, die solch drastische Maßnahmen seinerseits erforderlich machten, durch."
Obwohl der Fall offiziell abgeschlossen sein mag, bleiben Fragen offen: Was hat diesen kämpferischen Reporter zum Verschwinden gebracht? Noch wichtiger ist, warum?
Während die "Stimme des Volkes" seit seiner Entlassung still geblieben ist, wird er, wenn man an Parker Terrell glauben will, nicht lange still bleiben.
ENDE VORSCHUB
Chinese
TERRA GAZETTE
New United Reporter Found
By. Anna Folsen
Contributor
Parker Terrell, controversial reporter for the New United NewsOrg and self-proclaimed “Voice of the People,” was found earlier this week in a cheap hauler hotel in Corel System after disappearing almost three months ago.
To even begin to try to comprehend the strangeness permeating this incident, we must go back to the beginning.
Mr. Terrell had recently become quite a fixture on the Spectrum. During an appearance on SSN/CAtv’s long-running debate show Showdown, he insinuated that the destruction of Ellis XI was actually a UEE test of a planet-killing weapon.
Debate exploded throughout the UEE, detractors proclaiming the incredible capriciousness of a reporter who would launch wild accusations without the slightest evidence. Meanwhile, his supporters rushed to his defense, claiming that the UEE has had a history mired in duplicity and corruption.
Both sides of the attention only seemed to encourage Terrell. He created an atmosphere of anti-UEE paranoia through his column as well as in his public appearances.
Then, nothing.
On 2943-06-30 SET, Emma Moses, Terrell’s editor at the New United, filed a missing persons report with the Prime Police Department claiming that Parker Terrell had not reported to work for the previous few days. Even more suspicious (according to the report), he had missed a panel at an industry conference where he was scheduled to speak.
Detective Nathan Cobb (PPD) was assigned Terrell’s case.
“The circumstances around Mr. Terrell’s disappearance are strange, to say the least,” said Detective Cobb in an interview three days after taking the case. “And we’re looking into all possibilities, but I’m afraid I can’t comment further on an ongoing investigation.”
The disappearance briefly sent ripples through the public, validating the notion – for some – that his conspiracy theories might actually be correct. As the months passed, some of his misguided followers even started throwing around the word “martyr”. This reporter can suggest a few more, with “coward” and “sensationalist” topping the list.
Fortunately, the furor did not last long, and the spotlight and public discourse turned to more impactful events. At the same time, any leads to Terrell’s whereabouts also tapered out, leaving Cobb chasing a ghost.
As Cobb expanded his investigation under provisional Advocacy powers, he turned to the public to help aid in the search. Unfortunately, sifting through the mountain of tips proved to be a Herculean task in itself.
Finally, on 2943.08.10, Cobb caught a break. Terrell’s Aurora, missing all along, was found outside Jele City on Vann. Hidden in a row of old factories, the persistently cold environment made it difficult to determine how long it had been abandoned there.
Cobb and his team were unable to extract any new information or leads from the ship, so it wasn’t long before the hunt stalled out again.
Chatter along the Spectrum seemed to echo Terrell’s conspiratorial spirit, blaming government death squads or even connecting him to the Spy Scandal. The public seemed to think that Terrell was never coming back.
The question of what happened to Parker Terrell was on its way to remaining unanswered forever. A puzzle unsolved.
Then, in possibly the most unspectacular way anyone could have anticipated, Parker Terrell was spotted.
Cobb received the tip from an unnamed Civilian who recognized Terrell as he was being forcibly extricated from the Cred ‘N Crash Hotel by the owner.
“Two weeks, he didn’t pay,” Hader Oshaw, the hotel owner, said via comm. “I said, hey man, you settle tomorrow. Tomorrow came and nada, so he’s out.”
It was a matter of days before Cobb finally got his hands on Terrell, caught trying to bribe his way aboard a cargo transport. Terrell was taken into custody, given a medical review and questioned. The reporter appeared to be unharmed when he was released later that day. Terra Gazette sources who wished to remain anonymous indicated that the Advocacy has not opened an investigation into Terrell’s disappearance and, in fact, has charged him and the New United with filing a false report.
Ms. Moses, Terrell’s editor, released a brief statement through the New United’s legal team. “First of all, we are relieved and grateful that Mr. Terrell was found safe and are conducting our own internal investigation into the nature of his unauthorized leave of absence and the circumstances that necessitated such drastic measures on his part.”
Though the case may be officially closed, questions remain: what caused this combative reporter to disappear? More importantly, why?
While the “Voice of the People” has remained quiet since his release, if one thing is to be believed about Parker Terrell, he won’t stay quiet for long.
END FEED
New United Reporter Found
By. Anna Folsen
Contributor
Parker Terrell, controversial reporter for the New United NewsOrg and self-proclaimed “Voice of the People,” was found earlier this week in a cheap hauler hotel in Corel System after disappearing almost three months ago.
To even begin to try to comprehend the strangeness permeating this incident, we must go back to the beginning.
Mr. Terrell had recently become quite a fixture on the Spectrum. During an appearance on SSN/CAtv’s long-running debate show Showdown, he insinuated that the destruction of Ellis XI was actually a UEE test of a planet-killing weapon.
Debate exploded throughout the UEE, detractors proclaiming the incredible capriciousness of a reporter who would launch wild accusations without the slightest evidence. Meanwhile, his supporters rushed to his defense, claiming that the UEE has had a history mired in duplicity and corruption.
Both sides of the attention only seemed to encourage Terrell. He created an atmosphere of anti-UEE paranoia through his column as well as in his public appearances.
Then, nothing.
On 2943-06-30 SET, Emma Moses, Terrell’s editor at the New United, filed a missing persons report with the Prime Police Department claiming that Parker Terrell had not reported to work for the previous few days. Even more suspicious (according to the report), he had missed a panel at an industry conference where he was scheduled to speak.
Detective Nathan Cobb (PPD) was assigned Terrell’s case.
“The circumstances around Mr. Terrell’s disappearance are strange, to say the least,” said Detective Cobb in an interview three days after taking the case. “And we’re looking into all possibilities, but I’m afraid I can’t comment further on an ongoing investigation.”
The disappearance briefly sent ripples through the public, validating the notion – for some – that his conspiracy theories might actually be correct. As the months passed, some of his misguided followers even started throwing around the word “martyr”. This reporter can suggest a few more, with “coward” and “sensationalist” topping the list.
Fortunately, the furor did not last long, and the spotlight and public discourse turned to more impactful events. At the same time, any leads to Terrell’s whereabouts also tapered out, leaving Cobb chasing a ghost.
As Cobb expanded his investigation under provisional Advocacy powers, he turned to the public to help aid in the search. Unfortunately, sifting through the mountain of tips proved to be a Herculean task in itself.
Finally, on 2943.08.10, Cobb caught a break. Terrell’s Aurora, missing all along, was found outside Jele City on Vann. Hidden in a row of old factories, the persistently cold environment made it difficult to determine how long it had been abandoned there.
Cobb and his team were unable to extract any new information or leads from the ship, so it wasn’t long before the hunt stalled out again.
Chatter along the Spectrum seemed to echo Terrell’s conspiratorial spirit, blaming government death squads or even connecting him to the Spy Scandal. The public seemed to think that Terrell was never coming back.
The question of what happened to Parker Terrell was on its way to remaining unanswered forever. A puzzle unsolved.
Then, in possibly the most unspectacular way anyone could have anticipated, Parker Terrell was spotted.
Cobb received the tip from an unnamed Civilian who recognized Terrell as he was being forcibly extricated from the Cred ‘N Crash Hotel by the owner.
“Two weeks, he didn’t pay,” Hader Oshaw, the hotel owner, said via comm. “I said, hey man, you settle tomorrow. Tomorrow came and nada, so he’s out.”
It was a matter of days before Cobb finally got his hands on Terrell, caught trying to bribe his way aboard a cargo transport. Terrell was taken into custody, given a medical review and questioned. The reporter appeared to be unharmed when he was released later that day. Terra Gazette sources who wished to remain anonymous indicated that the Advocacy has not opened an investigation into Terrell’s disappearance and, in fact, has charged him and the New United with filing a false report.
Ms. Moses, Terrell’s editor, released a brief statement through the New United’s legal team. “First of all, we are relieved and grateful that Mr. Terrell was found safe and are conducting our own internal investigation into the nature of his unauthorized leave of absence and the circumstances that necessitated such drastic measures on his part.”
Though the case may be officially closed, questions remain: what caused this combative reporter to disappear? More importantly, why?
While the “Voice of the People” has remained quiet since his release, if one thing is to be believed about Parker Terrell, he won’t stay quiet for long.
END FEED
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