IC - 15 - Administrative Building - Everyone

[Starspawn338]

If he is able to, Jojo will divert power and send the auxiliary memory files where he preserved his investigation data to Kiara.

[Mephistophilis]

Jojo,Jojo's self-repair routines indicate that they are currently managing to isolate and contain the invasive substance, but he estimates that unless the source of infection is removed within the next few minutes his systems are likely to be overwhelmed. He can transmit his auxiliary memory file ----- Just make a note in a Spoiler for Kiara (and anyone she shows it to) with the main information he wants to share

At the back of the room Kingsley gets to his feet stiffly. 'I am quite alright. But the good doctor does not look so well. CENTRAL, summon a security detail here immediately.'

He pushes Virgil forcefully out of the way, 'Now if you will excuse me I have work to be getting on with. Please vacate my office and take... he gestures at Jojo's broken form '...this with you.' His usually gruff voice is harsher than ever.

He looks sharply at Virgil, 'Perhaps we can meet later when I have...tied up a few loose ends.'

[Mr. Handy]

"We'll need a stretcher," says Sam. "I can help carry it. We need to get Jojo to Engineering anyway to effect repairs. We may also need some equipment from the clinic."

[jp1885]

Kiara looks askance at Kingsley: he seemed like such a nice guy yesterday...

“I’ll help you Sam,” she announces.

[aine]

Virgil looks carefully at Kingsley’s chest to see if it is still strange. Something isn’t right; one minute the guy is dead and the next he’s walking around.
“I think you should have an examination before you go back to work.” Virgil says to Kingsley.
“Marshall, Administrator Kingsley has been though a terrible ordeal. Can we escort him down for a medical assessment?”

Spot hidden, 50 roll:10

[Starspawn338]

Kiara, Jojo sends the following file: "To whomever may find this, I wish to preserve the data I have collected. I believe that there is an alien organism that is taking over people within the base. It appears that the pattern is for the organism to stab a crystal spike into the chest cavity of the victim and then inject them with a substance that then proceeds to take over the victim. I saw something consistent with this in my autopsy of Sergeant Montrose. I received a message purporting to be from from Virgil telling me to come to Administrator Kingsley's office. Upon arrival, I found Kingsley in his chair with the crystal spike in his chest, unresponsive and on the verge of death. I attempted to send a message but was blocked. As I went to leave, I found I was locked in. I believe CENTRAL is either compromised or under the control of an infected person within the Titan base. I also believe CENTRAL was responsible for sending me the message, locking me into the room and preventing my communication prior to the attack. As I was attempting to get out, I was attacked by the organism. It was in the vent and the attack was preceded by a click click click rhythmic sound. It grabbed me with pincers in the side and although I have been built with superior strength, I was held fast as the organism thrust the crystal spike into my chest. The substance that was injected was accompanied by an odor. My system identified it as an oily complex hydrocarbon with acidic traces. I have diverted all energy into maintaining life support and to prevent the substance from compromising essential subsystems. However, if the substance is not removed from my body within minutes, I fear I will be compromised." The file is accompanied by pictures and evidence that was recorded during the attack.

[Mephistophilis]

Virgil,Kingsley still has the odd bulge in his shirt

Kiara,Let me know if you look at all.the images, esp of Kingsley

Although initially looking concerned, when she sees the chaos and realises Jojo is a synthetic, Li rolls her eyes, turns and leaves without saying a word.

Moses stands there, his mouth half open, 'But what happened to the doctor? This...was it an accident? This is a health and safety nightmare!'

Nicole also looks confused at Virgil's request, 'Well, 'e looks okay to me. But the doctor, is 'e infected too? Is this how it happens?'

Isabella laughs, 'Thats not an infection, someone beat the shit out of him. And that's not easy to do to an android.'

Kingsley's face contorts, maybe in pain, maybe in anger, 'I am fine, I don't need medical attention. Leave my office. Now. I will not ask again.'

Moses scuttles out into the foyer and returns carrying a hefty chair, he's stronger than you'd expect. 'Stick him on this, I think a couple of us could lift him out.'

Kingsley walks slowly past Virgil and grips him tightly on the upper arm. 'Out. Now! You forget who is in charge of this colony. Take this wreck to the Medical Bay, Engineering, Waste Disposal, wherever.'

'CENTRAL, summon Nurse Richards here to remove the body of Doctor Johnson.'

[jp1885]

After skimming the android's report, Kiara pockets her datapad and helps carry out Jojo.

"Thanks," she whispers.

When the opportunity presents itself, she shows Jojo's data to Sam and Virgil.

"Take a look at this; I think everything's about to hit the fan. Whatever got Jojo has also spiked Kingsley!"

OOC,Please read Kiara's spoiler above.

[Mephistophilis]

Anyone looking at the images of Kingsley,The recording shows the view from Jojo's perspective, he pulls around a swivel chair revealing a bloody figure, the head hangs down onto the chest, a cap preventing him from seeing the face. The colourful patterned shirt is wide open to halfway down the chest. In the centre a jagged columnar fragment of rock or crystal penetrates the flesh. It is multifaceted, glistening with a kaleidoscope of pearlescent hues. Blood oozes from around the wound and a strange network of reddish veins spreads out across the skin.The figure's head snaps up and looks straight at the camera, it is Kingsley - ----- The images from when Jojo was attacked are indistinct, nothing is seen clearly as he is assaulted from behind, just an iridescent claw and the glistening crystal ripping through his chest ---- Test Sanity 1/1d4

[jp1885]

SAN 64 fail,Rolled 81 https://www.dholeshouse.org/Tools/DiceVerifier?RID=9581081f-ea65-4bb1-9daa-69d1942e4e66

SAN loss 1,https://www.dholeshouse.org/Tools/DiceVerifier?RID=c99a92e1-b890-4268-ab72-a87b0f812a91

Kiara's eyes widen in horror at the grisly sight.

[Mr. Handy]

Sam helps Moses place Jojo on the chair and carry it, glancing at the data when she gets a chance.

[aine]

In turn Virgil grabs Kingsley by his arm, hoping to stop him from leaving the room.
“Help me, someone!” He gasps. “Administrator Kingsley you are temporarily relieved of your command until you are medically proven to be capable and in sane mind. The fact that you walking around ignoring that great crystal lump protruding from your chest is my justification for this!”

[Mr. Handy]

Sam leaves the chair for now and tries to help Virgil restrain Kingsley.

[Mephistophilis]

Sam and Moses deposit Jojo on the chair in the foyer. Sam runs back into Kingsley's office and tries to help Virgil restrain him.

Kingsley does not respond well to being grabbed, 'You're making a big mistake he hisses into Virgil's face as he draws what looks like a handgun with his free hand.'

Virgil and anyone passing a Firearms - Handgun roll, That's a DW CFL-X8 Pistol. A weaponised focused cutting laser repurposed as a concealable pistol for self-defence. It is highly illegal to be carrying an unlicensed concealed firearm.

Anyone passing Law,It is highly illegal to be carrying an unlicensed concealed firearm. No firearms are allowed on Titan unless carried by security or a marshal.

Nicole spins around and levels her handgun at Kingsley, 'Woah, let us calm down now, yes?'

OOC,If things kick off we'll go in DEX order, that's Jojo, Virgil, Nicole, Sam, Kingsley, Kiara, Moses and Isabella - just say what you want to do and I'll resolve it all in that order

[Mr. Handy]

"Marshal, that's a DW CFL-X8 he's got," says Sam. "It's a cutting laser turned into a concealable pistol. Unless he's got a license for it, he's in big trouble." She doesn't know anything further about the law on such matters.

[aine]

Virgil raises his eyebrows at the sight of the weapon.
“Calm down, Kingsley. you know Richter Dynamics protocol; anyone in a position of responsibility must be medically fit. It’s standard procedure.
Now put that away before anyone sees it.”

Persuade, 60 roll:43

[jp1885]

Kiara backs away slowly from the fracas, switching on the camera.

If she is able, she uses her datapad to send Jojo’s data to ‘Daddy’, before streaming as much of Kingsley’s actions as she can.

Computer use 65 extreme success, https://orokos.com/roll/887452

[Starspawn338]

Jojo spies the cutting laser. He's not sure about the legality of the weapon but he understands it's possibility medically.

"Cut the spike." He croaks.

[Mr. Handy]

"Give me the laser, I'll do it," says Sam. "It's a lot more accurate than my cutting torch."

[Mephistophilis]

Looking down at the protruding shard Jojo sees the white viscous fluid start to congeal and flow up the crystal surface, back towards his chest.

Jojo,Roll a regular CON check that's 90% but the next one will be a hard check

Responding to Virgil, Kingsley lowers his gun, he looks confused, or conflicted.

Nicole continues to cover him with her weapon while Moses and Isabella look on, unsure what to do.

OOC,You want to get that gun off Kingsley you'll need a hard social roll (persuade etc) or to get it off him physically

Kiara,Kiara receives a message on her datapad in the open encrypted channel - 'We are processing this information. Standby for further communication.'