New United: Assassination Investigation
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Advocacy Press Conference Only Raises More Questions
By. Aaron Frost
NEW YORK CITY, EARTH, SOL
Nearly two weeks have passed since the failed assassination attempt on Imperator Costigan, but the public has scrambled for any kind of information. Both the government and law enforcement have maintained a complete media blackout on their findings, as unconfirmed rumors swirled through the various news agencies. Finally, on Wednesday morning, mere hours after the passing of the Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative was announced, Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody took to the podium to publicly address the current state of the investigation.
The director began by confirming the name of the assailant killed fleeing the scene — Maurice Vano. Carmody went on to explain that blood toxicology reports of the autopsy indicated that Vano’s system had a significant amount of e’tâm in it. This relatively new street drug, commonly known as Flow, Blinder or TickTock, has been rising in popularity for its ability to put users into a state of hyperfocus and cognitive enhancement.
Whatever part e’tâm played in Vano’s actions remains unknown. However, Carmody suggested that it is possible that Vano could have used the drug to bolster his nerves in order to carry out this heinous act. And while there have been a handful of reported incidents where users of the drug have exhibited sociopathic breaks that led to violence, Carmody refused to speculate as to whether Vano suffered from a similar episode.
Director Carmody’s remarks were brief and focused on what little the Advocacy is currently willing to reveal about the attack. When finished, he refused to answer questions from reporters, claiming that it would be improper for him to comment on the specifics of an ongoing investigation. Though many unknowns still remain regarding exactly what transpired at the Banking Federation Summit in New York City, the revelation of Maurice Vano as the assailant has only raised more questions than it answered.
New United launched its own investigation to uncover more information about the suspected assassin. Maurice Vano was born in Stalford, Bremen System, in 2890, and raised in the countryside. At the age of 13, he became a ward of the Governors Council when his parents were killed in a Vanduul attack along the outskirts of Vega while visiting with relatives. When he came of age, Vano left Bremen and enlisted in the Navy.
While at basic training in the Kilian System, several of his fellow recruits recounted numerous conversations where Vano stated that he wanted to be a Marine, in no small part due to the events surrounding the death of his parents. However, although Vano distinguished himself during training, he was not selected. Instead, Vano continued with the Navy and was assigned to the UEES Chimera, part of 33rd Battle Group patrolling the UEE-Xi’an border. Specifics about Vano’s service time are still classified, but several former crewmates we contacted painted the picture of a man who preferred to keep to himself. UEE Navy records released noted that Vano did receive a service reprimand during his third year, for fighting while on leave in Cestulus. While the cause of the incident is not mentioned, it seems that an unidentified Xi’an was sent to the hospital with a minor head injury as the outcome.
When his enlistment ended in 2918, Vano returned to private life instead of signing up for a new tour. He received an honorable discharge and became a Citizen of the UEE. Over the following three decades, Vano traveled extensively throughout the Empire, working as a mercenary for hire. Former clients indicated that he was serious and professional and preferred to work alone.
While reviewing public tax records that were filed in 2929 as part of an audit, New United uncovered some unusual contracts that could hint at Vano’s motivations when he attacked Imperator Costigan. The files indicated that Vano was hired on several occasions by Pells Shipping, a transport company that was later proven to be a front for the notorious Bascal crime syndicate. The Bascal family has been linked to several contract killings over the years.
The other employer of note is one Suvi Lorenzo, leader and founding member of the xenophobic group Empire First. Twice Vano acted as her bodyguard while she was in Oya to protest the Xi’an settlement on Oya III. As of yet, no further connections have been made between Lorenzo and Vano, but Lorenzo has publicly spoken out against Imperator Costigan numerous times and in 2937 two members of the group were arrested for planning to attack the Xi’an consulate on Earth.
Outside of his life as a mercenary, at some point in the early 2930s, Vano became a regular at meetings and political rallies put on by Terran Political Freedom (TPF), a hardline Terran independence group based in New Austin. Vano wrote several spectrum posts to the organization stating his support of dividing the Empire and the importance of systems governing themselves. When asked to comment, Jonas Lester, a spokesperson for TPF, was quick to distance themselves from the actions of their former member. Lester pointed out that Vano had not been associated with them for several months and that they in no way condone his actions.
Though several details about Maurice Vano’s life have now come to light, there is still very little publicly known about his actions immediately preceding the assassination attempt. There has been no clarity given to how Vano gained access to the Banking Federation Summit, nor word on how he was able to get a weapon so close to the Imperator. And no hint of whether he had any help at any point in his endeavor.
Of course, until further details are revealed, all we’re currently left with is an incomplete portrait of Maurice Vano, a troubled man with years of military training and ties to numerous radical groups around the UEE. Were his actions an attempt to liberate Terra? Was he motivated by a distrust of the Xi’an and a desire to see the Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative fail? Was he just a hired gun of some still unnamed third party? The fact that no group has so far come forward to claim this act perhaps points to the possibility that this tragedy was not politically motivated, but rather the irrational actions of Vano’s drug-clouded mind. At this time, it yet remains to be seen what additional information will be uncovered as investigators continue to work on revealing the truth behind this assassination attempt on Imperator Costigan.
By. Aaron Frost
NEW YORK CITY, EARTH, SOL
Nearly two weeks have passed since the failed assassination attempt on Imperator Costigan, but the public has scrambled for any kind of information. Both the government and law enforcement have maintained a complete media blackout on their findings, as unconfirmed rumors swirled through the various news agencies. Finally, on Wednesday morning, mere hours after the passing of the Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative was announced, Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody took to the podium to publicly address the current state of the investigation.
The director began by confirming the name of the assailant killed fleeing the scene — Maurice Vano. Carmody went on to explain that blood toxicology reports of the autopsy indicated that Vano’s system had a significant amount of e’tâm in it. This relatively new street drug, commonly known as Flow, Blinder or TickTock, has been rising in popularity for its ability to put users into a state of hyperfocus and cognitive enhancement.
Whatever part e’tâm played in Vano’s actions remains unknown. However, Carmody suggested that it is possible that Vano could have used the drug to bolster his nerves in order to carry out this heinous act. And while there have been a handful of reported incidents where users of the drug have exhibited sociopathic breaks that led to violence, Carmody refused to speculate as to whether Vano suffered from a similar episode.
Director Carmody’s remarks were brief and focused on what little the Advocacy is currently willing to reveal about the attack. When finished, he refused to answer questions from reporters, claiming that it would be improper for him to comment on the specifics of an ongoing investigation. Though many unknowns still remain regarding exactly what transpired at the Banking Federation Summit in New York City, the revelation of Maurice Vano as the assailant has only raised more questions than it answered.
New United launched its own investigation to uncover more information about the suspected assassin. Maurice Vano was born in Stalford, Bremen System, in 2890, and raised in the countryside. At the age of 13, he became a ward of the Governors Council when his parents were killed in a Vanduul attack along the outskirts of Vega while visiting with relatives. When he came of age, Vano left Bremen and enlisted in the Navy.
While at basic training in the Kilian System, several of his fellow recruits recounted numerous conversations where Vano stated that he wanted to be a Marine, in no small part due to the events surrounding the death of his parents. However, although Vano distinguished himself during training, he was not selected. Instead, Vano continued with the Navy and was assigned to the UEES Chimera, part of 33rd Battle Group patrolling the UEE-Xi’an border. Specifics about Vano’s service time are still classified, but several former crewmates we contacted painted the picture of a man who preferred to keep to himself. UEE Navy records released noted that Vano did receive a service reprimand during his third year, for fighting while on leave in Cestulus. While the cause of the incident is not mentioned, it seems that an unidentified Xi’an was sent to the hospital with a minor head injury as the outcome.
When his enlistment ended in 2918, Vano returned to private life instead of signing up for a new tour. He received an honorable discharge and became a Citizen of the UEE. Over the following three decades, Vano traveled extensively throughout the Empire, working as a mercenary for hire. Former clients indicated that he was serious and professional and preferred to work alone.
While reviewing public tax records that were filed in 2929 as part of an audit, New United uncovered some unusual contracts that could hint at Vano’s motivations when he attacked Imperator Costigan. The files indicated that Vano was hired on several occasions by Pells Shipping, a transport company that was later proven to be a front for the notorious Bascal crime syndicate. The Bascal family has been linked to several contract killings over the years.
The other employer of note is one Suvi Lorenzo, leader and founding member of the xenophobic group Empire First. Twice Vano acted as her bodyguard while she was in Oya to protest the Xi’an settlement on Oya III. As of yet, no further connections have been made between Lorenzo and Vano, but Lorenzo has publicly spoken out against Imperator Costigan numerous times and in 2937 two members of the group were arrested for planning to attack the Xi’an consulate on Earth.
Outside of his life as a mercenary, at some point in the early 2930s, Vano became a regular at meetings and political rallies put on by Terran Political Freedom (TPF), a hardline Terran independence group based in New Austin. Vano wrote several spectrum posts to the organization stating his support of dividing the Empire and the importance of systems governing themselves. When asked to comment, Jonas Lester, a spokesperson for TPF, was quick to distance themselves from the actions of their former member. Lester pointed out that Vano had not been associated with them for several months and that they in no way condone his actions.
Though several details about Maurice Vano’s life have now come to light, there is still very little publicly known about his actions immediately preceding the assassination attempt. There has been no clarity given to how Vano gained access to the Banking Federation Summit, nor word on how he was able to get a weapon so close to the Imperator. And no hint of whether he had any help at any point in his endeavor.
Of course, until further details are revealed, all we’re currently left with is an incomplete portrait of Maurice Vano, a troubled man with years of military training and ties to numerous radical groups around the UEE. Were his actions an attempt to liberate Terra? Was he motivated by a distrust of the Xi’an and a desire to see the Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative fail? Was he just a hired gun of some still unnamed third party? The fact that no group has so far come forward to claim this act perhaps points to the possibility that this tragedy was not politically motivated, but rather the irrational actions of Vano’s drug-clouded mind. At this time, it yet remains to be seen what additional information will be uncovered as investigators continue to work on revealing the truth behind this assassination attempt on Imperator Costigan.
Advocacy-Pressekonferenz wirft nur noch mehr Fragen auf
By. Aaron Frost
NEW YORK CITY, EARTH, EARTH, SOL
Fast zwei Wochen sind seit dem gescheiterten Attentat auf Imperator Costigan vergangen, aber die Öffentlichkeit hat sich um jede Art von Information bemüht. Sowohl die Regierung als auch die Strafverfolgungsbehörden haben einen vollständigen Medienausfall ihrer Ergebnisse beibehalten, da unbestätigte Gerüchte durch die verschiedenen Nachrichtenagenturen strömten. Am Mittwochmorgen, nur wenige Stunden nach Bekanntgabe der Human-Xi'an Trade Initiative, ging Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody schließlich auf das Podium, um den aktuellen Stand der Untersuchung öffentlich darzulegen.
Der Direktor begann mit der Bestätigung des Namens des Angreifers, der auf der Flucht vor dem Tatort getötet wurde - Maurice Vano. Carmody fuhr fort, zu erklären, dass bluttoxikologische Berichte über die Autopsie darauf hindeuteten, dass Vano's System eine beträchtliche Menge an e'tâm enthielt. Diese relativ neue Straßendroge, allgemein bekannt als Flow, Blinder oder TickTock, erfreut sich zunehmender Beliebtheit, da sie die Benutzer in einen Zustand des Hyperfokus und der kognitiven Verbesserung versetzen kann.
Welche Rolle e'tâm bei Vano's Aktionen gespielt hat, bleibt unbekannt. Carmody schlug jedoch vor, dass es möglich sei, dass Vano das Medikament benutzt haben könnte, um seine Nerven zu stärken, um diesen abscheulichen Akt durchzuführen. Und während es eine Handvoll gemeldeter Vorfälle gab, bei denen Drogenkonsumenten soziopathische Brüche zeigten, die zu Gewalt führten, weigerte sich Carmody, darüber zu spekulieren, ob Vano an einer ähnlichen Episode litt.
Die Bemerkungen von Direktor Carmody waren kurz und konzentrierten sich auf das Wenige, was die Advocacy derzeit über den Angriff zu verraten bereit ist. Als er fertig war, weigerte er sich, Fragen von Reportern zu beantworten und behauptete, dass es für ihn unangebracht wäre, die Besonderheiten einer laufenden Untersuchung zu kommentieren. Obwohl viele Unbekannte über genau das, was sich auf dem Banking Federation Summit in New York City ereignet hat, noch nicht bekannt sind, hat die Enthüllung von Maurice Vano als Angreifer nur mehr Fragen aufgeworfen als beantwortet.
New United leitete seine eigene Untersuchung ein, um mehr Informationen über den mutmaßlichen Attentäter zu erhalten. Maurice Vano wurde 2890 in Stalford, Bremer System, geboren und wuchs auf dem Land auf. Im Alter von 13 Jahren wurde er zum Mündel des Gouverneursrates, als seine Eltern bei einem Angriff der Vanduul am Rande von Vega bei einem Besuch bei Verwandten getötet wurden. Als er erwachsen wurde, verließ Vano Bremen und trat in die Marine ein.
Während der Grundausbildung im Kilian-System erzählten mehrere seiner Rekrutenkollegen zahlreiche Gespräche, in denen Vano erklärte, dass er ein Marine sein wolle, nicht zuletzt wegen der Ereignisse rund um den Tod seiner Eltern. Obwohl sich Vano während des Trainings hervorgetan hat, wurde er nicht ausgewählt. Stattdessen fuhr Vano mit der Marine fort und wurde der UEES-Chimäre zugewiesen, die Teil der 33. Kampfgruppe ist, die die Grenze zwischen UEE und Xi'an patrouillierte. Einzelheiten über die Dienstzeit von Vano sind immer noch geheim, aber einige ehemalige Besatzungsmitglieder, mit denen wir Kontakt hatten, malten das Bild eines Mannes, der es vorzog, sich für sich zu behalten. UEE Navy Aufzeichnungen veröffentlicht, stellte fest, dass Vano erhielt einen Dienst Rüge während seines dritten Jahres, für die Bekämpfung während der Urlaub in Cestulus. Während die Ursache des Vorfalls nicht erwähnt wird, scheint es, dass ein nicht identifiziertes Xi'an mit einer leichten Kopfverletzung als Ergebnis ins Krankenhaus geschickt wurde.
Als seine Rekrutierung 2918 endete, kehrte Vano ins Privatleben zurück, anstatt sich für eine neue Tour anzumelden. Er erhielt eine ehrenvolle Entlassung und wurde Bürger der UEE. In den folgenden drei Jahrzehnten bereiste Vano das ganze Reich und arbeitete als Söldner. Ehemalige Kunden gaben an, dass er ernsthaft und professionell sei und es vorziehe, allein zu arbeiten.
Bei der Überprüfung der öffentlichen Steuerunterlagen, die 2929 im Rahmen einer Prüfung eingereicht wurden, entdeckte New United einige ungewöhnliche Verträge, die auf Vanos Motivationen hinweisen könnten, als er Imperator Costigan angriff. Die Akten zeigten, dass Vano mehrmals von Pells Shipping angeheuert wurde, einer Transportfirma, die sich später als Tarnung für das berüchtigte Bascal-Verbrechersyndikat erwies. Die Familie Bascal wurde im Laufe der Jahre mit mehreren Auftragsmorden in Verbindung gebracht.
Der andere bedeutende Arbeitgeber ist Suvi Lorenzo, Führer und Gründungsmitglied der fremdenfeindlichen Gruppe Empire First. Zweimal fungierte Vano als ihr Leibwächter, während sie in Oya war, um gegen die Xi'an-Siedlung auf Oya III zu protestieren. Bislang wurden keine weiteren Verbindungen zwischen Lorenzo und Vano hergestellt, aber Lorenzo hat sich mehrmals öffentlich gegen Imperator Costigan ausgesprochen, und im Jahr 2937 wurden zwei Mitglieder der Gruppe wegen der Absicht, das Xi'an-Konsulat auf der Erde anzugreifen, verhaftet.
Außerhalb seines Söldnerlebens, irgendwann in den frühen 2930er Jahren, wurde Vano regelmäßiger Gast bei Treffen und politischen Kundgebungen, die von Terran Political Freedom (TPF), einer hardlineären Terranischen Unabhängigkeitsgruppe mit Sitz in New Austin, organisiert wurden. Vano schrieb mehrere Spektrumsposts an die Organisation und erklärte seine Unterstützung für die Spaltung des Imperiums und die Bedeutung der Systeme, die sich selbst regieren. Auf die Frage nach einem Kommentar hin distanzierte sich Jonas Lester, ein Sprecher des TPF, schnell von den Handlungen seines ehemaligen Mitglieds. Lester wies darauf hin, dass Vano seit mehreren Monaten nicht mehr mit ihnen in Verbindung gebracht wurde und dass sie seine Handlungen in keiner Weise dulden.
Obwohl inzwischen mehrere Details über Maurice Vano's Leben ans Licht gekommen sind, ist immer noch sehr wenig öffentlich über seine Handlungen unmittelbar vor dem Attentat bekannt. Es wurde keine Klarheit darüber geschaffen, wie Vano Zugang zum Gipfel der Bankenföderation erhielt, noch darüber, wie er eine Waffe so nah am Imperator bekommen konnte. Und keine Ahnung, ob er zu irgendeinem Zeitpunkt in seinem Bestreben Hilfe hatte.
Bis weitere Details bekannt werden, bleibt uns natürlich nur noch ein unvollständiges Porträt von Maurice Vano, einem gestörten Mann mit jahrelanger militärischer Ausbildung und Verbindungen zu zahlreichen radikalen Gruppen rund um die UEE. Waren seine Handlungen ein Versuch, Terra zu befreien? War er motiviert durch ein Misstrauen gegenüber den Xi'an und den Wunsch, dass die Human-Xi'an Handelsinitiative scheitert? War er nur eine angeheuerte Waffe von einem noch unbenannten Dritten? Die Tatsache, dass sich bisher keine Fraktion zu diesem Akt geäußert hat, deutet vielleicht auf die Möglichkeit hin, dass diese Tragödie nicht politisch motiviert war, sondern auf die irrationalen Handlungen von Nanos drogengetränktem Geist. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt bleibt abzuwarten, welche zusätzlichen Informationen aufgedeckt werden, während die Ermittler weiter daran arbeiten, die Wahrheit hinter diesem Attentatsversuch auf Imperator Costigan zu enthüllen.
By. Aaron Frost
NEW YORK CITY, EARTH, EARTH, SOL
Fast zwei Wochen sind seit dem gescheiterten Attentat auf Imperator Costigan vergangen, aber die Öffentlichkeit hat sich um jede Art von Information bemüht. Sowohl die Regierung als auch die Strafverfolgungsbehörden haben einen vollständigen Medienausfall ihrer Ergebnisse beibehalten, da unbestätigte Gerüchte durch die verschiedenen Nachrichtenagenturen strömten. Am Mittwochmorgen, nur wenige Stunden nach Bekanntgabe der Human-Xi'an Trade Initiative, ging Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody schließlich auf das Podium, um den aktuellen Stand der Untersuchung öffentlich darzulegen.
Der Direktor begann mit der Bestätigung des Namens des Angreifers, der auf der Flucht vor dem Tatort getötet wurde - Maurice Vano. Carmody fuhr fort, zu erklären, dass bluttoxikologische Berichte über die Autopsie darauf hindeuteten, dass Vano's System eine beträchtliche Menge an e'tâm enthielt. Diese relativ neue Straßendroge, allgemein bekannt als Flow, Blinder oder TickTock, erfreut sich zunehmender Beliebtheit, da sie die Benutzer in einen Zustand des Hyperfokus und der kognitiven Verbesserung versetzen kann.
Welche Rolle e'tâm bei Vano's Aktionen gespielt hat, bleibt unbekannt. Carmody schlug jedoch vor, dass es möglich sei, dass Vano das Medikament benutzt haben könnte, um seine Nerven zu stärken, um diesen abscheulichen Akt durchzuführen. Und während es eine Handvoll gemeldeter Vorfälle gab, bei denen Drogenkonsumenten soziopathische Brüche zeigten, die zu Gewalt führten, weigerte sich Carmody, darüber zu spekulieren, ob Vano an einer ähnlichen Episode litt.
Die Bemerkungen von Direktor Carmody waren kurz und konzentrierten sich auf das Wenige, was die Advocacy derzeit über den Angriff zu verraten bereit ist. Als er fertig war, weigerte er sich, Fragen von Reportern zu beantworten und behauptete, dass es für ihn unangebracht wäre, die Besonderheiten einer laufenden Untersuchung zu kommentieren. Obwohl viele Unbekannte über genau das, was sich auf dem Banking Federation Summit in New York City ereignet hat, noch nicht bekannt sind, hat die Enthüllung von Maurice Vano als Angreifer nur mehr Fragen aufgeworfen als beantwortet.
New United leitete seine eigene Untersuchung ein, um mehr Informationen über den mutmaßlichen Attentäter zu erhalten. Maurice Vano wurde 2890 in Stalford, Bremer System, geboren und wuchs auf dem Land auf. Im Alter von 13 Jahren wurde er zum Mündel des Gouverneursrates, als seine Eltern bei einem Angriff der Vanduul am Rande von Vega bei einem Besuch bei Verwandten getötet wurden. Als er erwachsen wurde, verließ Vano Bremen und trat in die Marine ein.
Während der Grundausbildung im Kilian-System erzählten mehrere seiner Rekrutenkollegen zahlreiche Gespräche, in denen Vano erklärte, dass er ein Marine sein wolle, nicht zuletzt wegen der Ereignisse rund um den Tod seiner Eltern. Obwohl sich Vano während des Trainings hervorgetan hat, wurde er nicht ausgewählt. Stattdessen fuhr Vano mit der Marine fort und wurde der UEES-Chimäre zugewiesen, die Teil der 33. Kampfgruppe ist, die die Grenze zwischen UEE und Xi'an patrouillierte. Einzelheiten über die Dienstzeit von Vano sind immer noch geheim, aber einige ehemalige Besatzungsmitglieder, mit denen wir Kontakt hatten, malten das Bild eines Mannes, der es vorzog, sich für sich zu behalten. UEE Navy Aufzeichnungen veröffentlicht, stellte fest, dass Vano erhielt einen Dienst Rüge während seines dritten Jahres, für die Bekämpfung während der Urlaub in Cestulus. Während die Ursache des Vorfalls nicht erwähnt wird, scheint es, dass ein nicht identifiziertes Xi'an mit einer leichten Kopfverletzung als Ergebnis ins Krankenhaus geschickt wurde.
Als seine Rekrutierung 2918 endete, kehrte Vano ins Privatleben zurück, anstatt sich für eine neue Tour anzumelden. Er erhielt eine ehrenvolle Entlassung und wurde Bürger der UEE. In den folgenden drei Jahrzehnten bereiste Vano das ganze Reich und arbeitete als Söldner. Ehemalige Kunden gaben an, dass er ernsthaft und professionell sei und es vorziehe, allein zu arbeiten.
Bei der Überprüfung der öffentlichen Steuerunterlagen, die 2929 im Rahmen einer Prüfung eingereicht wurden, entdeckte New United einige ungewöhnliche Verträge, die auf Vanos Motivationen hinweisen könnten, als er Imperator Costigan angriff. Die Akten zeigten, dass Vano mehrmals von Pells Shipping angeheuert wurde, einer Transportfirma, die sich später als Tarnung für das berüchtigte Bascal-Verbrechersyndikat erwies. Die Familie Bascal wurde im Laufe der Jahre mit mehreren Auftragsmorden in Verbindung gebracht.
Der andere bedeutende Arbeitgeber ist Suvi Lorenzo, Führer und Gründungsmitglied der fremdenfeindlichen Gruppe Empire First. Zweimal fungierte Vano als ihr Leibwächter, während sie in Oya war, um gegen die Xi'an-Siedlung auf Oya III zu protestieren. Bislang wurden keine weiteren Verbindungen zwischen Lorenzo und Vano hergestellt, aber Lorenzo hat sich mehrmals öffentlich gegen Imperator Costigan ausgesprochen, und im Jahr 2937 wurden zwei Mitglieder der Gruppe wegen der Absicht, das Xi'an-Konsulat auf der Erde anzugreifen, verhaftet.
Außerhalb seines Söldnerlebens, irgendwann in den frühen 2930er Jahren, wurde Vano regelmäßiger Gast bei Treffen und politischen Kundgebungen, die von Terran Political Freedom (TPF), einer hardlineären Terranischen Unabhängigkeitsgruppe mit Sitz in New Austin, organisiert wurden. Vano schrieb mehrere Spektrumsposts an die Organisation und erklärte seine Unterstützung für die Spaltung des Imperiums und die Bedeutung der Systeme, die sich selbst regieren. Auf die Frage nach einem Kommentar hin distanzierte sich Jonas Lester, ein Sprecher des TPF, schnell von den Handlungen seines ehemaligen Mitglieds. Lester wies darauf hin, dass Vano seit mehreren Monaten nicht mehr mit ihnen in Verbindung gebracht wurde und dass sie seine Handlungen in keiner Weise dulden.
Obwohl inzwischen mehrere Details über Maurice Vano's Leben ans Licht gekommen sind, ist immer noch sehr wenig öffentlich über seine Handlungen unmittelbar vor dem Attentat bekannt. Es wurde keine Klarheit darüber geschaffen, wie Vano Zugang zum Gipfel der Bankenföderation erhielt, noch darüber, wie er eine Waffe so nah am Imperator bekommen konnte. Und keine Ahnung, ob er zu irgendeinem Zeitpunkt in seinem Bestreben Hilfe hatte.
Bis weitere Details bekannt werden, bleibt uns natürlich nur noch ein unvollständiges Porträt von Maurice Vano, einem gestörten Mann mit jahrelanger militärischer Ausbildung und Verbindungen zu zahlreichen radikalen Gruppen rund um die UEE. Waren seine Handlungen ein Versuch, Terra zu befreien? War er motiviert durch ein Misstrauen gegenüber den Xi'an und den Wunsch, dass die Human-Xi'an Handelsinitiative scheitert? War er nur eine angeheuerte Waffe von einem noch unbenannten Dritten? Die Tatsache, dass sich bisher keine Fraktion zu diesem Akt geäußert hat, deutet vielleicht auf die Möglichkeit hin, dass diese Tragödie nicht politisch motiviert war, sondern auf die irrationalen Handlungen von Nanos drogengetränktem Geist. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt bleibt abzuwarten, welche zusätzlichen Informationen aufgedeckt werden, während die Ermittler weiter daran arbeiten, die Wahrheit hinter diesem Attentatsversuch auf Imperator Costigan zu enthüllen.
Advocacy Press Conference Only Raises More Questions
By. Aaron Frost
NEW YORK CITY, EARTH, SOL
Nearly two weeks have passed since the failed assassination attempt on Imperator Costigan, but the public has scrambled for any kind of information. Both the government and law enforcement have maintained a complete media blackout on their findings, as unconfirmed rumors swirled through the various news agencies. Finally, on Wednesday morning, mere hours after the passing of the Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative was announced, Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody took to the podium to publicly address the current state of the investigation.
The director began by confirming the name of the assailant killed fleeing the scene — Maurice Vano. Carmody went on to explain that blood toxicology reports of the autopsy indicated that Vano’s system had a significant amount of e’tâm in it. This relatively new street drug, commonly known as Flow, Blinder or TickTock, has been rising in popularity for its ability to put users into a state of hyperfocus and cognitive enhancement.
Whatever part e’tâm played in Vano’s actions remains unknown. However, Carmody suggested that it is possible that Vano could have used the drug to bolster his nerves in order to carry out this heinous act. And while there have been a handful of reported incidents where users of the drug have exhibited sociopathic breaks that led to violence, Carmody refused to speculate as to whether Vano suffered from a similar episode.
Director Carmody’s remarks were brief and focused on what little the Advocacy is currently willing to reveal about the attack. When finished, he refused to answer questions from reporters, claiming that it would be improper for him to comment on the specifics of an ongoing investigation. Though many unknowns still remain regarding exactly what transpired at the Banking Federation Summit in New York City, the revelation of Maurice Vano as the assailant has only raised more questions than it answered.
New United launched its own investigation to uncover more information about the suspected assassin. Maurice Vano was born in Stalford, Bremen System, in 2890, and raised in the countryside. At the age of 13, he became a ward of the Governors Council when his parents were killed in a Vanduul attack along the outskirts of Vega while visiting with relatives. When he came of age, Vano left Bremen and enlisted in the Navy.
While at basic training in the Kilian System, several of his fellow recruits recounted numerous conversations where Vano stated that he wanted to be a Marine, in no small part due to the events surrounding the death of his parents. However, although Vano distinguished himself during training, he was not selected. Instead, Vano continued with the Navy and was assigned to the UEES Chimera, part of 33rd Battle Group patrolling the UEE-Xi’an border. Specifics about Vano’s service time are still classified, but several former crewmates we contacted painted the picture of a man who preferred to keep to himself. UEE Navy records released noted that Vano did receive a service reprimand during his third year, for fighting while on leave in Cestulus. While the cause of the incident is not mentioned, it seems that an unidentified Xi’an was sent to the hospital with a minor head injury as the outcome.
When his enlistment ended in 2918, Vano returned to private life instead of signing up for a new tour. He received an honorable discharge and became a Citizen of the UEE. Over the following three decades, Vano traveled extensively throughout the Empire, working as a mercenary for hire. Former clients indicated that he was serious and professional and preferred to work alone.
While reviewing public tax records that were filed in 2929 as part of an audit, New United uncovered some unusual contracts that could hint at Vano’s motivations when he attacked Imperator Costigan. The files indicated that Vano was hired on several occasions by Pells Shipping, a transport company that was later proven to be a front for the notorious Bascal crime syndicate. The Bascal family has been linked to several contract killings over the years.
The other employer of note is one Suvi Lorenzo, leader and founding member of the xenophobic group Empire First. Twice Vano acted as her bodyguard while she was in Oya to protest the Xi’an settlement on Oya III. As of yet, no further connections have been made between Lorenzo and Vano, but Lorenzo has publicly spoken out against Imperator Costigan numerous times and in 2937 two members of the group were arrested for planning to attack the Xi’an consulate on Earth.
Outside of his life as a mercenary, at some point in the early 2930s, Vano became a regular at meetings and political rallies put on by Terran Political Freedom (TPF), a hardline Terran independence group based in New Austin. Vano wrote several spectrum posts to the organization stating his support of dividing the Empire and the importance of systems governing themselves. When asked to comment, Jonas Lester, a spokesperson for TPF, was quick to distance themselves from the actions of their former member. Lester pointed out that Vano had not been associated with them for several months and that they in no way condone his actions.
Though several details about Maurice Vano’s life have now come to light, there is still very little publicly known about his actions immediately preceding the assassination attempt. There has been no clarity given to how Vano gained access to the Banking Federation Summit, nor word on how he was able to get a weapon so close to the Imperator. And no hint of whether he had any help at any point in his endeavor.
Of course, until further details are revealed, all we’re currently left with is an incomplete portrait of Maurice Vano, a troubled man with years of military training and ties to numerous radical groups around the UEE. Were his actions an attempt to liberate Terra? Was he motivated by a distrust of the Xi’an and a desire to see the Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative fail? Was he just a hired gun of some still unnamed third party? The fact that no group has so far come forward to claim this act perhaps points to the possibility that this tragedy was not politically motivated, but rather the irrational actions of Vano’s drug-clouded mind. At this time, it yet remains to be seen what additional information will be uncovered as investigators continue to work on revealing the truth behind this assassination attempt on Imperator Costigan.
By. Aaron Frost
NEW YORK CITY, EARTH, SOL
Nearly two weeks have passed since the failed assassination attempt on Imperator Costigan, but the public has scrambled for any kind of information. Both the government and law enforcement have maintained a complete media blackout on their findings, as unconfirmed rumors swirled through the various news agencies. Finally, on Wednesday morning, mere hours after the passing of the Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative was announced, Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody took to the podium to publicly address the current state of the investigation.
The director began by confirming the name of the assailant killed fleeing the scene — Maurice Vano. Carmody went on to explain that blood toxicology reports of the autopsy indicated that Vano’s system had a significant amount of e’tâm in it. This relatively new street drug, commonly known as Flow, Blinder or TickTock, has been rising in popularity for its ability to put users into a state of hyperfocus and cognitive enhancement.
Whatever part e’tâm played in Vano’s actions remains unknown. However, Carmody suggested that it is possible that Vano could have used the drug to bolster his nerves in order to carry out this heinous act. And while there have been a handful of reported incidents where users of the drug have exhibited sociopathic breaks that led to violence, Carmody refused to speculate as to whether Vano suffered from a similar episode.
Director Carmody’s remarks were brief and focused on what little the Advocacy is currently willing to reveal about the attack. When finished, he refused to answer questions from reporters, claiming that it would be improper for him to comment on the specifics of an ongoing investigation. Though many unknowns still remain regarding exactly what transpired at the Banking Federation Summit in New York City, the revelation of Maurice Vano as the assailant has only raised more questions than it answered.
New United launched its own investigation to uncover more information about the suspected assassin. Maurice Vano was born in Stalford, Bremen System, in 2890, and raised in the countryside. At the age of 13, he became a ward of the Governors Council when his parents were killed in a Vanduul attack along the outskirts of Vega while visiting with relatives. When he came of age, Vano left Bremen and enlisted in the Navy.
While at basic training in the Kilian System, several of his fellow recruits recounted numerous conversations where Vano stated that he wanted to be a Marine, in no small part due to the events surrounding the death of his parents. However, although Vano distinguished himself during training, he was not selected. Instead, Vano continued with the Navy and was assigned to the UEES Chimera, part of 33rd Battle Group patrolling the UEE-Xi’an border. Specifics about Vano’s service time are still classified, but several former crewmates we contacted painted the picture of a man who preferred to keep to himself. UEE Navy records released noted that Vano did receive a service reprimand during his third year, for fighting while on leave in Cestulus. While the cause of the incident is not mentioned, it seems that an unidentified Xi’an was sent to the hospital with a minor head injury as the outcome.
When his enlistment ended in 2918, Vano returned to private life instead of signing up for a new tour. He received an honorable discharge and became a Citizen of the UEE. Over the following three decades, Vano traveled extensively throughout the Empire, working as a mercenary for hire. Former clients indicated that he was serious and professional and preferred to work alone.
While reviewing public tax records that were filed in 2929 as part of an audit, New United uncovered some unusual contracts that could hint at Vano’s motivations when he attacked Imperator Costigan. The files indicated that Vano was hired on several occasions by Pells Shipping, a transport company that was later proven to be a front for the notorious Bascal crime syndicate. The Bascal family has been linked to several contract killings over the years.
The other employer of note is one Suvi Lorenzo, leader and founding member of the xenophobic group Empire First. Twice Vano acted as her bodyguard while she was in Oya to protest the Xi’an settlement on Oya III. As of yet, no further connections have been made between Lorenzo and Vano, but Lorenzo has publicly spoken out against Imperator Costigan numerous times and in 2937 two members of the group were arrested for planning to attack the Xi’an consulate on Earth.
Outside of his life as a mercenary, at some point in the early 2930s, Vano became a regular at meetings and political rallies put on by Terran Political Freedom (TPF), a hardline Terran independence group based in New Austin. Vano wrote several spectrum posts to the organization stating his support of dividing the Empire and the importance of systems governing themselves. When asked to comment, Jonas Lester, a spokesperson for TPF, was quick to distance themselves from the actions of their former member. Lester pointed out that Vano had not been associated with them for several months and that they in no way condone his actions.
Though several details about Maurice Vano’s life have now come to light, there is still very little publicly known about his actions immediately preceding the assassination attempt. There has been no clarity given to how Vano gained access to the Banking Federation Summit, nor word on how he was able to get a weapon so close to the Imperator. And no hint of whether he had any help at any point in his endeavor.
Of course, until further details are revealed, all we’re currently left with is an incomplete portrait of Maurice Vano, a troubled man with years of military training and ties to numerous radical groups around the UEE. Were his actions an attempt to liberate Terra? Was he motivated by a distrust of the Xi’an and a desire to see the Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative fail? Was he just a hired gun of some still unnamed third party? The fact that no group has so far come forward to claim this act perhaps points to the possibility that this tragedy was not politically motivated, but rather the irrational actions of Vano’s drug-clouded mind. At this time, it yet remains to be seen what additional information will be uncovered as investigators continue to work on revealing the truth behind this assassination attempt on Imperator Costigan.
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