The Banishment of the Barringtons

Inimicus · 26 Mar 2021, 10:20

Feeling like they were in some kind of action film, the Inimician delegates were hurried into the black, blinded motorcade and rushed to the Executive Mansion of the Leagio President. "...If only the Imperial Guard managed to be this epic...", Commander Rosenfield noted, reminiscing about his days as a Special Agent of the Republican Guard, all those years ago, before the Imperial Revolution of 2011. The fast cars. the funky music, the cliches. He was happy then. Before he could properly finish his thoughts, however, the cars arrived at the Leagioan President's mansion and the delegates were ushered inside.

"Madam President, thank you for seeing us at such short notice", Lord Christopher Strathclyde began, "And may I just say what a pleasure it is to see you alive and well. We were all most shocked by the recent news of your life-endangering circumstances. Of course, in Inimicus, we have recent experience with attempted assassinations of national leaders. It is indeed a strangely coincidental occurence that our Emperor is nearly assassinated, only for one of the suspects to flee to your country, and for you to suffer the same fate. I assure you, we will assist however and wherever necessary to see your assailants brought to justice."

The Inimicians listened carefully to the President's explanation of the circumstances of her attack. "...Barrington has ties to this Black Organisation?...", thought Commander Rosenfield, "...Why am I not surprised. The rot inside the system is far, far deeper than I'd ever imagined..." The advice of the President about being careful to go out at night was received with some angst by the Inimicians. "Personally, I was not planning to leave my accommodation unless in an emergency, Madam President", Lyndah Cocx said, "Not with these vicious murderers around."

"Anyway, Madam President", Commander Rosenfield began, "I hear you're attempting to extract information from your would-be assassin. How is this going? Would you mind if I was present for some of the interrogations? Any information that leads us to Barrington is most valuable in our eyes."

Leagio · 28 Mar 2021, 01:25

“You may talk to him at your leisure, Commander. Just a heads up though, he might be hard to look at because apparently, I kicked the son of a gun so hard that he permanently lost some teeth. I don’t know if that picture of me kicking him reached your country, but apparently, it has become an icon of Presidency already. All I ask is that when you interrogate him is to ensure that it does not result in a lawsuit that goes to the ECOJ. He did confess that he is working with the BO (Black Organization) but apparently he is small fish in the syndicates chain of command. But he might have something of use for us in finding. Both my directors of CACT and NIA feel that he knows something but what it is exactly we are not sure? But like I said give it your best shot……” Ran stated as took another sip of her tea at that moment.

Then a phone call on her desk came. Ran answered it on speaker.

“Yes?” Ran answered.

“Madame President, I have the Minister of Defense on the line. He wishes to speak to you really quick. He says that it is urgent. Also, a reminder Madame that you have your son’s open house school meeting this week” a female secretary stated on the line.

“Send him in then and thanks for the reminder.” Ran said as she hung up and looked at the three in front of her.

“My Ministry of Defense is also something that will be providing a hand as technically this whole scenario in Leagioan Law falls under the category of Terrorism.” Ran explained to them.

The door opened to reveal a man in Leagioan Air Force Uniform and wearing a moncle, while smiling.

(Minister of Defense Wilhelm Klink)

“Madame President…..” The man said saluting.

“Klink, good to see today….this is the delegation from Incimius that will be aiding us in finding Barrington and his friends….Commander, Lord Strathclyde, Tribune, this is my Minister of Defense Wilhelm Klink…..So, Klink, what is it and it better be good?” Ran said.

“Madame President, I have excellent news. We were able to track that vehicle that dropped off that would-be assassin during your inauguration to a warehouse facility in Vese, Gopen. We found it through CCTV cameras that it went through….” Klink explained in excitement.

“You have told CACT and NIA right?” ran asked.

“Yes, they already have agents on the way to the facility; Although, I have doubts that Barrington would be there but there is a small chance.” Klink stated.

“Alright, make sure that the place is surround. No one gets in and out unless told otherwise by the Director of CACT.” Ran ordered.

“Yes, Madame President.” Klink said with a salute as he ran off to issue the orders.

“And I guess this is where I leave you to do what you three do best. If you encounter any problems with my staff or agencies, let me know and I will see what can be done to help. Best of luck to you.” Ran said.

Leagio · 1 Apr 2021, 07:20

Outside of a Warehouse in Vese, Gopen, Leagio

The sound of police cars was loud around the area as they began to surround a rusty old warehouse in the middle of the capital of the state of Gopen. Police cars from the local city police of Vese were there along with Gopen state police, CACT agents and NIA agents. It seemed that for whoever the occupants of the warehouse is that there was no chance for escape. Eventually after about 10 minutes since the start of the siege around the warehouse, a shootout had begun with the sound of a shotgun being fired from one the windows of the warehouse. It seemed pretty obvious that the occupants of the warehouse were not going to go down without a fight and were going to take as many lives as they could with them. Bullets of many calibers were being fired upon from both sides and eventually it seemed to be that this would be what the siege will be like for the next few hours. However that changed, when one of the occupants of the warehouse began throwing grenades and even using, or attempted to use the police were not sure, a rocket launcher on the siege of squad cars. However when the RPG was spotted by police, the army was eventually called in with permission of the president.

The Army was needed for the situation as it was obvious that these people that were occupying the warehouse and firing back and forth at them were experts in marksmanship and maybe even had military training from some unknown factor. The Army eventually decided to send in the Special Strikers unit, which was formed as a unit capable of hitting hard, fast, efficient, and capable of doing special forces tactics within short time spams. This unit would be used as the infiltration unit to take over the warehouse and neutralize the occupants inside.

“Colonel Meyer, good luck.” Said a Officer Santos

“Thanks.” Colonel Meyer of the Special Strikers replied with a handshake.

Five minutes later the team went into the warehouse as the gun fire intensified as the occupants were firing back at the team in attempt to kill them. Everyone in the surrounding listened as they began to wonder how this was going to go. Bullets and flashbangs were heard constantly for the past ten minutes. When the sounds stopped, there was a sudden tension in the air as they waited to hear what was next. Eventually after a minute, Colonel Meyer stepped out and gave an all clear to the police officers. Everyone gave a sigh of relief. As men of the Special Strikers Unit were hauling numerous individuals that were in the warehouse with handcuffs in their hands. Some of them had wounds of various degrees on them. Some had cuts on them while one had a not so serious gun shot wound on their hand.

Officer Santos walked up to the Colonel.

“How many were in there?” He asked.

“About Twenty with various weapons. Some of them were ones that I recognized as Inciumius and Neo-Venetian as well.” the Colonel responded.

“That is not good I would assume.” Officer Santos stated.

“Nope. Means that whoever tried to kill the president with Barrington on the sidelines watching it might have been possibly involved in the Emperor’s assassination attempt last year. But there’s more.” The Colonel continued.

“Does it get worse?” Officer Santos asked very concerned.

“I don’t know. I honestly don’t know.” The Colonel said, “We found some documents and intelligence that is in a language that I am not familiar with. But it will will be sent over to CACT and NIA for analysis as those documents had the flag of Spain on it. And what that has to do you with that country in particular? Well I have no clue at all. Your guess is good as mine.”

“Did we lose anyone in there?” Officer Santos asked.

“Unfortunately yes. We lost a man halfway in there. He died by gunfire from the bastards. But we got more of them than they got a us. You will find in there about seven other bodies inside there. Furthermore, we could not find Barrington in there at all. I highly even doubt he was even here in the first place. If he was no he didn’t stay for long.”

“What about the unmarked vehicle?” Officer Santos asked.

“If it was there though, it didn’t stay for long either. Must’ve drop something off and hightailed it.” The Colonel stated as he grabbed a Spanish made Cigar from his pocket and light it as he smoked it. “But we also found other neat gadgets that they were planning to use or did use early today. Like the RPG you mentioned, it was homemade but faulty which is lucky for you.” The Colonel said as he took another breath out of the cigar.

“Jesus Christ!” Officer Santos said. He had served in the police force for the state of Gopen for 15 years and he never knew that eight RPG could even be homemade at all.

“Yeah, whatever is going on here in this country is some really deep crap.” Colonel Meyer said.

Leagio · 7 Apr 2021, 07:13

Common Security Building, Tullion, Leagio
March 28th, 2021

“What have got? So far……” Director of CACT James Cruz asked as he stepped in for the weeks briefing over Barrington, which was going to include the recent police raid in Vese where documents and illegal weapons were found.

“Those documents with the Spanish flag are still being examined at the moment. But the President did send the Spanish President a head-ups about it as she was not certain if there should be any concern about it; but she was not going to take any chances at all.” Minister of Defense Klink explained as he was writing a report on the current status of the Leagioan Army.

“I see.” Director Cruz said as he was looking over photographs of the various illegal weapons that were found in that warehouse. Most of it were from Inicumius and were of heavy weaponry especially. Grenades, rockets, assault weapons, etc… This stuff had to be transported into the country over a long period of time. IF Cruz had to guess, Barrington was the supplier of the goods and used his trips to Leagio.

This situation was very concerning as this made many people as there was concern on who was using these weapons in the Commonwealth. However, the Director hated to imagine the reaction of the Emperor of Inciumus when the news of the weapons comes; especially with some of them being Neo-Venetian as well which was a warzone at the moment. The Director felt sorry for the delegation that were here to provide a helping hand in finding Barrington and especially the people that were involved in the assassination attempt on the President two weeks ago. The thought that Barrington was involved in smuggling weapons illegally out of their country and into Leagio must be one hell of a headache for them.

“We still interrogating the various thugs from the warehouse….so far, of the 10, only two have talked but it was mainly stuff that we already know about the Black Organization. However, it is possible that at least one of them have something significant that will provide a very good lead for us at the moment. The only problem is getting them to talk.” Attorney General CJ Cregg said as she entered the room, “By the way, the Inicimus delegation will be in the building soon for the briefing on the current situation over Barrington. We just told them that we have no evidence that confirms Barrington was at the Warehouse at any point within past three months.”

“Great.” Cruz said as he was now getting a headache at the moment from this endeavor.

“Well, I imagine that they will want to see the bastards from the warehouse as well.” Klink muttered.

“I would not have any doubts at all about that.” CJ Cregg said.

“If we do catch Barrington, does the President still intend to hand him over to the Emperor?” Klink asked curiously.

“When hearing about the Iniciumus Arms smuggled in the Commonwealth, she made a dispatch to the office of Artabanos to reaffirm the Commonwealth’s commitment to turning over Barrington should he be in our custody.” CJ responded.

“Alright, the delegates will be here and then we can start the briefing then get to work.” Cruz said.

Inimicus · 7 Apr 2021, 20:32

Commander Rosenfield entered the Common Security Building in Tullion through the staff entrance, and, upon encountering Director Cruz and Minister Klink, began: "I must apologise for the absence of my two superiors, gentlemen -- I'm afraid they had slightly too much of the local cuisine, to which our Inimician stomachs appear to be quite unused. They have had to excuse themselves for the day. Nevertheless, I carry with me a signed warrant from the Imperial Consul stating that I speak on his, and therefore, the Emperor's, behalf today. Now, shall we begin?"

"I hear you have located weaponry originating from both the Empire and from our troublesome neighbour, Neo-Venetia. Of course, this is not Inimicus's only troublesome neighbour, our border with Dromund Kaas having been universally closed off since 2011, but nevertheless... This concerns us. I spoke with His Imperial Majesty directly this morning, and He is more adamant now than ever that Barringon and this Black Organisation are, to put it bluntly, in cahoots with elements of the Neo-Venetian regime. It is likely the Inimician arms were obtained through the hideous treachery by the Barrington family.

"The Imperial Government thanks you for your commitment to extraditing Sir Augustus when we find him - and find him we will, and further thanks you for your assessment of his whereabouts in relation to the raided warehouse. If possible, the Emperor requests that I should be allowed to interview the most senior of the suspects apprehended at the warehouse site, to further ascertain the link between the Barringtons, Neo-Venetians, and the Black Organisation. I trust this will not be an issue for you?

"Anyway, you called me here for a briefing -- I can't wait to hear what you have to say."

Leagio · 8 Apr 2021, 03:40

“No problem, Commander. I guess that we can begin the briefing, then. First welcome to this band of different departments here for the purpose of finding Barrington and BO. Let’s start with the obvious elephant in the room and that is those weapons. Needless to say, it is without any doubt that everyone here has been taken completely by surprise on the fact that weapons from Inciumius was found but also Neo-Venetia. If I had to make an assumption, it was to give justification that the Commonwealth is unable to handle the problems of the current world that we live in. Far-right eggheads would say that the Communists in Neo-Venetia is trying to take over the Commonwealth and that the Empire was trying to influence the Commonwealth on its side of the issue; causing for a need to topple the government or blow up the President’s plan whenever she goes on a trip to say that Barrington was a victim in the situation as well and buildup popular strength against the Emperor in some way. It really does not take much to convince fools wearing tin-foil hats at all.” Cruz stated while roiling his eyes at the last part.

“Possibly you are right.” CJ stated, “The weapons that were smuggled are right now being held at a CACT storage facility as evidence. At the moment, all of the bastards that were in the warehouse are being charged at the moment with Smuggling and Terrorism on various degree’s. Most of them are at the moment looking at life sentences and we are hoping that with that we might have some talk for a lighter sentence but we are not sure yet. Out of the 10 in our custody, two have talked but with not anything substantial.”

Then an aide for the Attorney General came with a file and handed her the file, who opened it and read it . She then had a smile.

“Looks like we might have a break, because it turnouts that one of the 10 has a citizenship in the Incumius. This situation now puts him in a bind more than it already is. Does not have any personal relation to Barrington but he was in the warehouse fighting against the law enforcement and Special Strikers; so that makes it for grounds to Terrorism at most and, if the Minister of the Interior is of the same opinion as well, enough to deport him back to his homeland; where he would then have to deal with Inciumius Law Enforcement of similar or even worse charges if I was to make a guess.” CJ explained.

“Well, then on your request to talk to the 10 smucks from the warehouse. At moment, they are all saying that they are underlinings that just supply the building. But we doubt that as they knew how to use those weapon very well like as if they were trained to use them, except that homemade rocket launcher that they used.” Director Cruz explained.

“Speaking of the weapons in the warehouse, does the media know about them Director?” Minister Klink asked.

“My sources nationwide and in Vese, especially, say at the moment ‘no.’ The police chief in Vese and the Gopen State Police told me that they will keep it silent for the moment to avoid a panic.” Cruz explained.

“Good, it would be best that in the coming press conference that the weapons being kept silent as with the way tensions are at it would jeopardize the 2nd Capsian Sea Negotiations, which the President hopes will go well this time. So for the moment, as far as the public knows it was just regular Leagioan weapons…not Incumius nor Neo-Venetian….If Bridges hears about this, then god helps as he has become unpredictable now a days…..Half of the Commonwealth fears that if it isn’t solved then Europe will be in a war that will help out the UNSR. We would appreciate if the Emperor does not mention about the weapons to the public yet if possible, Commander. Just for the sake of the investigation.” Director Cruz explained.

“Now that is the jest of the situation at the moment….Now boys and girls, let use go over what we all know of the BO at the moment…most importantly the big honchos in it. Let’s start with who we call the Janitor of the Black Organization, known as Gin. The reason we call him the ‘Janitor of BO’ is because he is the cleaner of the organization in maintaining the integrity of the BO. You work for the BO and are being followed or traced by the police, you go to Gin. You feel someone is onto the existence of the BO then you go to Gin. You make a mistake on a mission and get the police on to the BO, then Gin comes to you. BO has had always ensured that their operations are kept out of the loop of the police for decades until about 20 years ago when the current President of the Commonwealth accidently caught on to their operations. We had to get them watched and protected around the clock until they decided to go into politics, which took CACT by surprised as it for sure put them in the spot light. But back onto Gin, I would not have any doubt that Gin is watching Barrington like a hawk while providing him shelter in exchange for aid and advice for whatever they are now planning.” Director Cruz explained as he showed a image taken of Gin.

“Next, we have Vodka. Essentially the bus boy of the BO and Gin’s best friend, if you want something delivered, you have Vodka do it. He is most likely the person that transported all of the weapons to that warehouse. However, he can also do some of the roles that Gin does as well when needed.” Minister Klink explained.

“Then Chianti, known previously as Mary Hartford, the Sniper of the BO. Expert marksman and former operative of the Special Strikers…. Dishonorably Discharged…..Considered one of the best Snipers of the unit at one point as she could shoot a target at 600 yards. We thought when we first heard of the attempt on the President that she was there on March 14th but does not look like it. We even thought that she somehow had a part in the taking down of Needletail One…but turns out not so….”

“You might notice that so far that these members of the BO have alcoholic names to them. This is something that every member in the BO has. The boss of the BO who we have no identity to has a liking to name high ranking operatives to alcoholic beverages. We do not know what he looks like, but we know his personality. Cunning, Patient, Clever (bit too clever according to some sources that we have under witness protection), materialist, and able to keep everyone in line within the BO. At first we thought that Barrington was the Boss of the BO but in the end, he did not fit the bill. We do have a sketch of the Boss’s shape but not much as he always had himself under darkness even with his own members wanting to talk to him.” Director Cruz explained.

“So, when the suspects start mentioning alcoholic names, take notes as it might be info everyone. Also, I do not know if your government has been informed yet, Commander, but we found documents with the Spanish flag on it in a strange language that is not of this country. But we assume that it might be Arabic though. We have told the Spanish President about this as we are not taking any chances in having a Spanish President suddenly get attacked and we had the knowledge to warn the Spanish about it all along. ” Klink explained.

“Any questions, so far?” Cruz asked everyone in the Briefing.

Inimicus · 21 Apr 2021, 07:33

Commander Albert Rosenfield listened intently to the Leagoians' briefing, attempting to pick out any details that could lead to the conviction of the Barringtons and their associates. He was slightly shaken up by Cruz finishing his talk -- after a few moments, he managed to stumble: "All clear, Director Cruz, thank you. I'm sure the Imperial Government wishes to convey its thanks to you and all Leagoian authorities for their arduous intelligence work on this Black Organisation. The fact one of these captured individuals is a subject of His Imperial Majesty is indeed concerning. Would you send this person's details over to Imperial authorities so we can conduct a proper background check on them?" The phrase background check, in the Imperial Guard Investigation Unit's terminology, had become synonymous with a full, semi-torturous interview, a complete ravaging of a person's financial, medical, movement, and travel records, as well as substantial blackmail. But this was not something Commander Rosenfield felt Director Cruz had to know.

"I will ensure the Imperial Government's statements are run by your office before they are released to the press, Director. I must ask you though, where does this leave us? How will we get to the bottom of this organisation, and, perhaps more pertinently to the Imperial Government, how will this lead us to Sir Augustus?"

"Would you allow me to speak to the Inimician directly, Director?"

Leagio · 22 Apr 2021, 05:14

“Of course, Commander…you can talk to individual directly….Right now, he is in Gopen State Prison at the moment along with his friends. It’s about an hour drive from here on a good day. However, we are looking to transfer them to the National Security Prison up in the east side of the State of Condris. Reason for the transfer is to ensure that they are in a area secure enough that the BO does not attempt to silence them permanently before they can really start talking.” CJ said as she handed the Commander the file of the Incumian individual that is in Leagioan custody.

“They will most likely be transferred to the Security Prison within 2 days from now, we want to make sure that they are properly secured and all, commander.” Director Cruz explained.

“But going back to where does this leave Inciumius and Leagio at this point, the President gave us strict orders to ensure full co-operation in getting Barrington in custody where he would then be transferred to your country, commander, and face justice. Moving on to the BO and Barrington. At the moment, we are tackling this through two ways that will either be quick or long. We are looking through everyone that was in the warehouse in custody to see and find out where were those arms going to. If we find out where it was going, then we could be closer to finding the BO’s HQ. Finding the HQ is considered important, because we believe that Barrington is being hidden there and secured there providing his advice behind many layers of protection for both him as well as the organization. In short, we find the BO base then we find Barrington. There depending on the location, Leagioan Law Enforcement or Army forces will move in to take out the guards of the base and then capture Barrington alive……that’s the long way. The second way that we intend to find out more on the location of the base is finding out if they have any cockroaches within the Leagioan military and if yes, who then…We think that they have a person in the Leagioan Military Intelligence sector, because the reaction of the bastards in there were quick….So, what we plan to do is issue a fake order out to lure the BO spy and then when we get them caught, they will have no choice but lure some of the top brass like Vodka or even possibly but doubtful on it Barrington in particularly into a trap where we get them in our custody…” Cruz explained.

“What makes you so sure that the Spy will fall for your trap to expose them in Intelligence? And how will you know that their the spy?” Klink questioned with a eyebrow raised.

“Yes, and what will that message say? And I hope that it is not illegal?” CJ asked curiously.

Cruz chuckled lightly, “Imagine that you are the spy working for the BO in the Intelligence sector and you hear about a order given to the Leagioan air force instructing them to make an air strike on the now known location of the HQ of the Black Organization…..If you knew that, wouldn’t break your neck to warn Gin and the others about it. The first person in the sector that gets up and leaves the room will no doubt be the Spy.”

“What if they call your bluff then?” Klink questioned.

“Well, the question is then how much does the Spy want to sweat over the fact that it might be real and risk a deadly visit from Gin when all is said and done….” Cruz explained.

“Wait, what about the location of the HQ anyways? I thought that you had a operative go in?” CJ asked.

“The thing is all members that work outside the HQ are escorted in with a blindfold attached to their eyes at the dead of night to ensure that the location is secret….The only ones that know the location are the ones inside the HQ, which includes the boss and they hardly ever leave the place. However, our geographic guess is that it is somewhere in the desert but not far in it…too many logistical problems for the size of the organization. So the south boundaries of the desert from the center of Jullien all the way to Muale. Our spy that got a sketch of boss was going to try and get more details on the location for us. But I cover was blown, most likely by the Spy in Intelligence, and Gin wacked her…we never even found her body afterwards….” Cruz explained.

“I assume the fake order will come through my office?” Klink asked.

“Yes, I will let the President know after this meeting….” Cruz said.

“When will it start?” CJ asked.

“If the President approves of the plan and Klink is ready to issue it, then it will happen within the spam of 24 to 48 hours from now…Just before any Leagioan press conference takes place about Barrington. Once we get the spy, they will be taken to a secure area where then we can make some strong and hopefully quick progress on the HQ and Barrington.” Cruz explained.

“Let’s hope it works then….because honestly, I do not feel comfortable about knowing Barrington is in the country planning god knows what against the Commonwealth.” Klink asked.

Inimicus · 23 Apr 2021, 09:14

"Your concerns are definitely not unfounded, Mr Klink. Sir Augustus has turned out to be as dangerous a criminal as he is a shrewd negotiator and politician. It does not suprise me at all that he should be in the thick of whatever this Black Organisation has been getting up to", Commander Rosenfield responded. "I applaud you all for your strategising and thinking of this fake order plan. Although I have, of course, no say in your government's actions, may I suggest we move with this plan as soon as reasonably feasible? The Imperial Government is currently keeping several high-level suspects without bail, and intends to start trial proceedings ASAP."

"WIth your permission, Director Cruz, I will trust you with the organisation of this operation and direct my car to drive me to Gopen State Prison."

With that, Commander Rosenfield excused himself and attempted to find his driver, who, he discovered, had been enjoying copious amounts of the famous Leagio leaf. He therefore decided to drive himself. The Leagioian countryside was not unlike what he had seen during his days as a covert operative in Dromund Kaas - barren lands, where honest people attempted to make a living. After what was far more than an hour's drive, he arrived at the prison, where he showed his credentials and was led into a room with the Inimician suspected terrorist.

"Mr... Schuylers, is that right? My name is Albert Rosenfield, Commander of the Imperial Guard Investigation Unit. I have a few questions for you." Although those words were generally enough to make most criminals spill their secrets, Schuylers appeared suspiciously stoic.

"Mr Schuylers... Where is Augustus Barrington?", Rosenfield asked calmly. When no response came, he repeated his question more sternly. No answer.

"Looks like we might be here a while, Mr Schuylers." Rosenfield stood up and closed the blinds on a window looking into the prison corridor. He undid his tie, took off his jacket, and rolled up his sleeves.

Leagio · 30 Apr 2021, 07:48

April 2nd, 2021
Office of the President of the Commonwealth of Leagio

“I take it that it worked?” President Mouri-Kudo asked Director Cruz asked.

“Yes, yesterday we initiated the plan and within 15 minutes of the order being given we hit a bullseye. The Spy was caught trying to leave and report the order through a payphone outside of the intelligence building.” Director Cruz explained.

“Should have invested in a mobile phone at that point….those things are dying these days…even using one at all is sometimes seen as suspicious.” The President muttered.

“We were able to confirm that Barrington is being held in a secure facility inside of the Black Organization HQ. However, when we questioned on the location of the place all that we got was that the spy would be told be drive to Moraben, Jullien wait there at a hotel, where Vodka or Gin would arrive to pick them up with a blindfold to them. However, this has given us enough to narrow down the area of the HQ to be somewhere in the middle of the State of Jullien and the lower counties of the Territory of Fiowa. We will have CACT and various police departments searching those areas for any place that could potentially be the location of the BO, Madame President.” Director Cruz explained.

“Very well, then. Now, what about the other members of BO?” President Mouri-Kudo asked.

“We suspect that they do not know that their spy has been exposed and talking at the moment. However, we will need to use this advantage as much as possible before they figure it out. We found out through the spy that not far from the capital city of Jullien, Vodka will be heading to another warehouse for a delivery.”

“With arms and munitions, I guess?” Mouri-Kudo asked.

“Not this time, we suspect. Something more valuable to them.” Cruz explained.

“Like what?” Mouri-Kudo asked.

“Not sure….If I was to guess, information of some kind maybe.” Cruz said.

“Alright, did that Commander fellow get any luck on information with that Incumian that was at the scence of the crime at the Vese Warehouse?” Mouri-Kudo asked as she began to read a piece of legislation that is currently in debate within the House of Councilors, mainly about the tax plan that she was working to convince the National Congress to introduce.

“He sang like as if the Commander ripped out his balls.” Cruz stated.

Mouri-Kudo rolled her eyes at the remark made by the Director of the Common Agency of Crime and Terrorism.

“What did he say?” The president asked.

“well, the same that we already know but much more. He explained how the weapons from Incumius and Neo-Ventia were stolen. Guy had connections to fellows in the Incumian Army that works in their version of the Defense Ministry’s Logistics Department.” Cruz continued.

“I see.” Mouri-Kudo said as she put down the bill that is still in debate.

“He also gave us the exact hotel that the BO deals transporting operatives. So I am sending a team over to the hotel right now to investigate. I think one of the delegates from Incumius will be going there as well with the team. He did confirm that Barrington is with the BO in their HQ, because he saw him in the Hotel that was used.” Cruz explained.

“How did no one recognize Barrington, I assume that he was somewhat known in Leagio before his crime was known?” Mouri-Kudo asked surprised.

“They disguised him….”

“Now, you say that, that is something in the BO’s capabilities.” Mouri-Kudo said as she opened a yellow envelope from the Ministry of the Environment.

“CACT did hear rumors that the BO was looking at ways to make realistic as well as easy to handle plastic masks to sneak around undetected. They never got anywhere though.” Cruz said

“Well, what happens to the Incumian in custody? Out of curiosity…”

“I have talked to Stanley of the Interior about that…It would be best to just deport him back Incumius and let them have him. We got the others cleanly but Schuylers is damaged goods in Leagioan Law…Incumius law would most likely say different….” Cruz explained.

“Back to the search for the HQ. Should have the military joining in the search?” Mouri-Kudo asked curiously.

“Posse Comitatus Act of 1911 prevents you from using the military for civilian law enforcement purposes. Unless the Military is mobilized for other reasons than that, they would have to wait until you get permission from the Gang of Ten in the National Congress, which includes the Committee Chairs as well as Vice-Chairs for Armed Forces, Interior, Governor-General, and the Speaker of the House.” Cruz explained.

“Alright.” Mouri-Kudo sighed.

“But the thing is the same act allows you to emergency use it, if there is a clear and dangerous threat that is noticeable. So, depending on what the base has…” Cruz said.

“We could make use the military instead of the police and federal police agents.” Mouri-Kudo said.

Cruz nodded.

“Alright, let me know how the raid on the hotel goes….I have to go and attend a Karate match here in Tullion…It’s a match for charity. Winner of the match gets a nice gold medal.” Mouri-Kudo said.

“Break a leg, Madame President.” Cruz said as he watch as she grabbed a karate bag with the outfit and walked out of the office.

Inimicus · 3 May 2021, 07:35

After several hours, Commander Rosenfield exited the interrogation room, rolling down his sleeves and straightening his tie. "Gentlemen", he said to the guards outside, "I hope your government will co-operate and extradite this individual to the Empire. I will immediately prepare a full report and wire it to Director Cruz and the others in the Presidential Office." And once in Inimicus, this man Schuylers would have no way of escape. He would be tried, oh yes, probably in the same grand trial that was currently planned for the Barringtons, their associates, and the Neo-Venetian captives. But once convicted - and convicted he would be - he would be forgotten. Schuylers would cease to exist. And, in his position, perhaps that would be for the best.

Some time later, Imperial Consul Strathclyde, still recovering from his acquaintance with the Leagioan cuisine, was asked to report to a compound near the Presidential office, to attend a hotel raid by Leaogioan security services. This raid would, hopefully, lead to direct information about this Black Organisation's headquarters, and where they might be keeping Barrington. Strathclyde could not wait. He had imagined what it would be like to see Augustus Barrington's face, and what his reaction would be. "Even here, Augustus.", Christopher imagined saying, "Even here, I have defeated you and yours."

Still a ways to go, perhaps. Christopher's car arrived at the compound, where he was met by heavily armed yet ever-friendly Leagio law enforcement - or were they military? - ready for the raid. He was greeted by the officer in charge and directed to an intelligence centre, where excessive amounts of TV screens and radios and broadcasting equipment was established, allowing everyone there to watch a live action feed of the entire operation. Christopher was not unused to this, the amount of time he had spent in the Imperial Situation Room being outclassed only by the Emperor. "So", he announced, "When are we a-go?"

Leagio · 15 May 2021, 05:56

Outside of Hotel de Luxury, Moraben, State of Jullien, Leagio

Outside of the hotel that was being monitored by a team of the Leagioan Common Agency of Crime and Terrorism (CACT), the officer in charge of the raid was watching as various vechiles were on stand by in various streets that were within 5 miles of the hotel. No chances were being taken on the possibility that someone of the BO that was inside the Hotel could have even a chance to escape from justice. There were some concerns by various members of CACT on whether or not if the staff of the hotel were in on the crime and were armed. So, with that concern, CACT was able to get a high security threat warrant through a high level Leagio Judge that hears warrants of various types. A high security threat warrant is a warrant in Leagio that allows for the use of Special Strikers to be used in Law Enforcement purposes when there is a clear and present danger in a law enforcement operation that requires military trained individuals. With this warrant, CACT could move in with some relief in knowing that if the situation gets hot then the Special Strikers were on stand by for action not far from the hotel.

“We’re all set.” Was heard from one of the radio’s.

“Move in.” Deputy Director Marcus Williams instructed from the center where the operation was being runed from.

Within seconds, various cameras from body cameras of CACT officers moving into the building in lighting speed. Everything seemed to be going smoothly at first in the first lower floors of the hotel as bystanders in the hotel were escorted out and staff of the hotel were held in protective custody until they were cleared. However, things began to change once the CACT team got up to the fourth floor as the sounds of gun fire could be heard with various individuals in black coats could be seen in the camera’s firing at the team. Screams from bystanders in the floor could be heard. Although, it seemed that there was not as firce fighting that was seen from the warehouse in Vese a while ago but it might have been cause of the element of surprise was being fully used as some of the suspects of the BO had looks of surprise of them as they used their weapons. A few of the members that were firing at CACT were shot dead but most were shot to the point to where they were just unable to resist any movement of arrest; one for example was shot in both of his hands as his was holding a dual set of pistols in them, where the CACT team skillfully aimed for those hands as best as they could.

Time continued to move forward. In the control room of the operation, there was a feeling of tension in the air that could be cut with a knife as there was concern if there was more members of the BO in the hotel and there might be the chance that they will lose a officer. Some of the terrorist experts in the room were worried if there was a bomb installed in a effort that should a situation like this happen then the bomb will destroy all of the evidence that could be found and take out all the law enforcement agents of CACT in the building. However, so far there was no signs that could be discovered through the body cameras that could even tell them that a bomb had indeed been planted in the building. However, there was still one more floor in the building left for the team to explore and there was some in the room that were guessing that there were additional BO members. At least, this was the assumption that they made. Luckily, as they got to the fifth floor though, there was not as much BO operatives. It was determined that the operatives had chosen the fourth floor as their area of running in the hotel for it provided a meeting room that was constructed by the hotel itself when it was founded decades ago.

By the end of the raid, it was determined that there was no bomb planted thankfully. All of the BO operatives that were wounded and in custody were being currently being taken to receive medical treatment, where they would be interrogated and facing heavy charges including terrorism. However, there were now questions on the outcome of the raid in the other warehouse that was outside of the city.

Leagio · 16 May 2021, 04:44

Not far from a warehouse outside of the City of Moraben

Vodka was panicking as he was driving away from the CACT police forces that were on his tail. He was heading to the warehouse that the boss uses in Jullien, but as he was about to enter the building he noticed the police were waiting for him to enter. They were well hidden but Vodka and other members of the organization were trained to recognize the signs of police raid very easy, even those that were well planned and made to not be noticeable. How did they know the location of this warehouse? A warehouse that was being used for research purposes. There had to be something that they, the Organization, was not noticing very easily. Somehow the law enforcement agencies of Leagio were holding a ace on their sleeve that was not the current President of the Commonwealth. What that ace was exactly was the question racing through Vodka’s mind as he quickly drove up the Highway that would take him to Fiowa, where he would try and lose the police in the desert of the Territory. In addition, if he remembered correctly according to recent weather forecasts, there was a light sandstorm that was coming that could help him hide.

He was driving well over the Leagioan speed limit of 75 miles per hour in the highway in his imported tesla that he bought through the free trade with Ritzmag. However, the police were catching up just as they were going just fast as him. One of the police cars chasing him was closing in on him to no doubt do a pit maneuver on him and spin him out of control to the point that he stops to be arrested where he would then be taken into custody. He quickly grabbed his pistol that was in his black coat and aimed the pistol toward the cop car behind him, where he was aiming at the driver of the vehicle through his windshield. He fired and could see that his was hitting the windshield but it was bulletproof. He had completely forgot about. Most Leagioan Cop cars, whether local or CACT, are required to have bulletproof glass on them. Something that was newly introduced about 25 years ago during the beginning of the end of the glory days of the organization. Now they were looking to new avenues of profit and power. With the boss wanting to reach to levels of control that was unimagineable. But they had made an enemy that they never imagine that would eventually bite them in the butt if left alive and that was the current president of this nation.

Vodka stopped thinking about the past as he focused on the present. Most importantly, the fact that he has CACT chasing after him with also local police lending a hand. The vehicle that he was shooting at earlier was still catching up and was a starting phase of doing a pit maneuver on him. He hit the gas again on the tesla as he started to go even faster. Off in the distance he can see a CACT helicopter flying above him and moving ahead of him as he noticed that besides him and the police, there were no civilian vechiles in the road that. He watched the helicopter up ahead that lowering a rope of some kind below it while being miles ahead of him at the moment. He noticed that at the lower end of the rope or wire that there was something in it that it was tied around. He could not tell exactly what it was but it had to be something. Then as the rope was quickly lower with the package, the Helicopter made a motion towards the other side of the highway until it dropped the rope. He was very confused on what was going on that he did notice that the police cars behind were slowing down and backing away but ensuring that they kept their distance.

He could not figure out what that helicopter was doing until he got closer to the area that the helicopter was. It was only then did he have some sort of idea of what it was doing. There in the middle of the road was a spike strip placed just for him. This tesla that he bought was actually something that he bought recently with it being transported by Leagioan ship from Copala City then to Leagio itself just before the closing of the Canal to Ritzmag was being fully enforced, which meant that it did not have the needed tires to survive a spike stripe as it was not easy to get in Leagio. Not thinking of a better plan in his head, he hit the gas again assuming that if he just went faster then he would survive the stripe. However that was not the case as all four wheels hit it and the sound of all the tires popping loudly came; He lost control of the vehicle and then………..

CRASH!

The car spun out and hit the barrier of the highway with the force of the crash knocking Vodka out cold completely. Not even giving him a chance to regain conscious and use the suicide pill in his coat before he could be arrested.

Leagio · 26 May 2021, 05:03

April 3rd, 2021
Office of the President of the Commonwealth of Leagio, Tullion, Leagio

“How did the two raids go?” Mouri-Kudo ask as she stepped into the room of her office.

“We secured the hotel complex and gathered lots of information that will prove to be help for us in Barrington.” Minister of Defense Wilhelm Klink explained.

“That’s good. I take that the delegation from Incumius were glad for that?” Mouri-Kudo asked as she began reading the copy of today’s edition of the Commonwealth’s Post which included on the front page of the story of Mouri-Kudo wining the Karate Tournament yesterday with gold..

“Yes. I get the impression that they are glad that some progress is finally leading to something that would possibly get them Barrington.” Klink explained.

“What about the base for the BO?” Mouri-Kudo asked.

“Well, we have narrowed our search to the center of the state of Jullien right now which will make our job easier Madame President.”

“I see. That is good. Keep me up to date on the search.” The President ordered.

“Yes, Madame President. Also, in the lead on Vodka, we got him after a long chase. He is in the hospital at the moment due to him crashing his car. Once he wakes up, I imagine we can then start getting him to talk.” Klink stated.

“Good, then,” Mouri-Kudo said.

In a hidden bunker in the middle of the desert within the center of the State of Jullien

“Barrington, is starting to become a liability to the integrity of the Organization right now. We are losing agents left and right, while we have not made any change on how we achieve our own goals. The boss might want to start rethinking what we should be doing.” Chianti complained as news of Vodka’s capture came very quickly to the organization.

“I already that that talk with the Boss yesterday as I sensed that our problems were going to start getting worse and worse. He has not decided yet, but I did try and talk to him about dumping Barrington off for the police to find where the heat would cool down. However, even if that worked, I doubt Mouri-Kudo will stop at all. She and her husband are very determined to destroy us. I have heard rumors that the Mouri-Kudo’s Husband is planning to get legislation passed through the House that is crafted particularly to destroy us. However, I have no confirmation on that but if true then it shows that we have a bees nest of problems that will need to be taken care of and fast. Or else those bees will grow to be very deadly to us.” Gin stated as he grabbed a cigarette and lit it for a quick smoke.

“Maybe we should see if we can blow up the Leagioan Congress with both Mouri-Kudo’s in it? We just need to find the chance to make it happen.” Chianti suggested.

“Impossible with tensions over the issues in Istkalen and memories of the Union of Sydinicates fresh. The meeting of the two branches of government at one place at one time is not possible until a state of the nation address which has not be established and I doubt it will be any time soon in the next few months. Plus Mouri-Kudo might be suspecting it.” Gin countered.

“Well, then what are we suppose to do then?”

“Wait and see for a chance to strike back.” Gin said walking off.

Leagio · 12 Jun 2021, 06:13

April 18th, 2021
Office of the President of the Commonwealth of Leagio

“Anything new?” Mouri-Kudo asked as she entered her office for this day of work as the President of the Commonwealth.

“In terms of your stand off with the members of the Reform Committee in the House? No, Sam still says that it still wants the 5% threshold.” Minister of Cabinet Sharron Vineyard said as she was looking over various reports sent to her from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on the latest changes on federal policy for housing as well as recommendations for a bill to regulate how cities can rise the pricing on randomly raising the value of homes without properly reasoning provided to home owners.

(Minister of the Cabinet: Sharron Vineyard)

“I do not understand why the Civil Populists and Social Democrats want a 5% threshold on List-Seats. It does not help them as in a few provinces they did not have 5% at all in the list sector.” Mouri-Kudo said as she looked over her own reports that her office received from the Ministry of Social Affairs on recommendations for changing the social security benefits next year.

. “They believe that if they can wack out other political parties in the List-Sector then it will give them a better chance in getting more seats in 2022 which is an argument that they are getting their supporters on-board for.” Sharron said.

“I see. But it is a dick move as it suppresses other political movements, where it could result in the hegemony in the House that the Civil Populist once had before the 2020 Constitution through a mainly First-Past-The-Post manner.” Mouri-Kudo stated.

“Even though, the Progressive Party won a good number of those seats last year.” Sharron said.

“Oh well, just get ready for a big fight on this.” Mouri-Kudo said, “I knew Lifejumper was trying to screw me over with this damn coalition government. I should have told him to take it where the sun don’t shine and went with a full progressive government.”

“Oh well, when you win the 2024 election for your job then you could reshuffle your cabinet with a full-progressive one. That is if we get to keep up to our hold in the Senate, especially with at least 51 seats. But I sense that the HOC reform is going to be the least of our worries.” Mouri-Kudo complained.

Then came a knock to her office.

“Come in.” Mouri-Kudo said not really caring who it could be at all.

The door opened with Director Cruz entering.

“I must be psyche.” Mouri-Kudo muttered under her breath.

“Madame President.” Director Cruz said.

“What is it?”

“Madame, we think that we might have found the location of the BO HQ at this moment.” Director Cruz stated.

“How did you find it?” Sharron asked curiously.

“After looking at the electricity usage of all of the homes in the desert sector of Jullien, where noticed that the home was using lots of electricity which gives off the suggestion that there is mega computers as well routers being used to move data around. In the case that we might be wrong, we sent in two agents under the disguise of electricity inspectors to see the electric poles connected to the home. However, the moment that they even stopped by the pole, they were taking fire from the individuals near and around the house. Various weapons were being used by the shooters with grenades being included.” Director Cruz explained.

“Have we surrounded the place with CACT teams?” Mouri-Kudo asked.

Cruz nodded.

“Special Strikers as well?”

Cruz nodded again.

“I see. Be sure to inform the Incumian delegation about this. I assume that they will be very estatic about it as it will mean that Barrington will be closer to be found.” Mouri-Kudo explained.

“Klink is already doing that at this moment.” Cruz said.

“ I see. Let’s hope that this does not become one huge standoff that will last for about a few weeks.” Mouri-Kudo stated.

“We doubt that they have any hostages on them besides Barrington. We will keep you informed on the situation as it progresses.” Director Cruz said.

“Great.” Mouri-Kudo said as Director Cruz left, “I just had a feeling that today was not a good day.”

Inimicus · 15 Jun 2021, 15:09

Christopher Strathclyde, Commander Rosenfield, and Lyndah Cocx rushed to the scene of the suspected Black Organisation Headquarters, which they had just learned had been surrounded and utterly cut off from the outside world. This was it. Barrington was in their grasp. Tyres screeching, the unmarked car that had been provided to them by the Leagioan administration zoomed through Jullien, to a partially derelict house where the suspected crims were entrenched. None of the Inimicians had been informed that fire had already been exchanged between the BO and Leagioan law enforcement, and as far as they were concerned, this was a matter of knocking down the door, grabbing Barrington by the neck, and dragging him onto the plane back to Telum.

Arriving at the scene, which now played host to an army-size contingent of law enforcement units, the Inimicians realised the situation was quite different. Heavily-armed police personnel took covered behind armoured cars and vans. Assault rifles and shotguns were being handed out to those just arriving and the sight of bulletproof vests was common. The Inimicians were similarly protected, and were told to never, no matter what, step into direct line of sight of any windows.

"We're about to begin entry operations", said the police commander the Inimcians were directed to. He further pointed the delegation to similar TV monitors they had used to watch the action at the hotel raid, and, slightly timidly, made their way to where they could see the action unfold without risk of serious injury.

"The road ends here, Barrington", thought Christopher, whose goosehunt chase of Barrington aross international borders would soon be at an end, "And soon, you'll be on the stand, vainly defending yourself. It'll all be over soon."