Part 5: Unreasonable Search and Seizure
Last time, we found out that an ex-CIA operative stole a top secret needle-firing electric gun and shot a Russian Presidential candidate. This was widely frowned upon, and considered a faux paus in diplomatic circles.Accordingly, we have some questions to answer. First, who stole the PEG? How did they get it out of a secret Agency facility? And where can we find them?
As always, we have some messages to view before the sleuthing begins:
It hasn’t been that long since we completed the PEG ourselves. And our intel puts us years ahead of anyone else in electric gun technology. We built the whole thing in-house at the InfoSci facility. There wasn’t even outsourcing of components. I’ve put up a link to the security database for InfoSci. Check it out. Maybe the thief left us a clue.
All right, Thorn. Jaimie told me she called up a security model of the InfoScience company. We’ve been using these since the Aldrich Ames mess. People figured we should have known he was a bad apple since his work habits were… irregular. So now everyone keeps tabs on everybody. Thorn, you’ve got to get to know these InfoSci people. They’re the only four who had access to that weapon. Security breaches don’t just happen. You’ll have links to phone taps, security camera photos, voice-recognition, even elevator access. Hopefully our thief left some footprints…or voiceprints.Max Foster has some additional info on Harmonica:
Before we get to the security model, let’s check in with Lange.
This is Lange. I compared notes with Parker this morning and get this – just received a call from Tom Phillips. The famous Harmonica wants to meet with me, immediately. As in, now. I haven’t been able to contact Max Foster for support, but that’s fine. I’m bringing this asshole in myself.Sounds like things are proceeding well in Moscow. Let’s get to that security model.
Info Science, Ltd apparently contracts with the Agency. They probably signed away all their constitutional rights in their employment contacts. No ethical dilemma here! Let’s get snooping.
We’ve got security camera photos, phone calls, lab access records, and elevator use records. The system will only show suspicious activity.
There are four potential culprits.
We’ll start at the top with Lt. Benton.
This guy got PTSD in Afghanistan before it was cool.
Here’s the calendar. We can click on any of these icons to view the suspicious records.
Frank!
Morning Lieutenant Benton! I work for Doctor Rendell. White dress and funny sneakers, right? That’s right, Sir, we all wear them. What can I do you for? Somebody’s been avoiding their annual physical. OK, OK, you got me. When are we doing this? How’s Monday at 11? I’ll have to double check with Marie, but pencil me in. How’s that sound? Perfect! I’ll see you there.
Nothing out of the ordinary here.
Warren Benton – the falcon hears the falconer.
Each subject uses a code phrase for voice identification. Nothing unusual here.
There’s our boy.
Hello, Frank.
How are you? No small talk. Give me the word. The results are not exactly what we’d hoped. Shit. Listen, treatment’s come a long way. There’s a lot we can do. We may have caught it in the early stages. This is what I get for working out three times a week? Warren, you’re going to have to work with me on this buddy. You, Mary Beth, and the boys. Just let me work it out. Fair enough. But I want to see you here tomorrow morning. Have your secretary schedule it with mine.
Medical trouble?
Pete! Hey man. Who’s picking me up at the airport? Who do you think? My secretary. Yeah, right. I want curbside service. You copying, Lieutenant? What’s that? You OK, man? Great! Why wouldn’t I be? You just sound a little…off. Let’s just say I’m having an off day. How bout yourself? Not good, man. But I’ll get through it. Me and that bottle. Come on now Pete. It’s a tough wagon to stay on man. But I’m gonna make it work this time. Fair enough. See you soon buddy. Gate 53 – I’m there, pal.
Lt. Benton seems to be worried about his diagnosis. And he might be a sponsor for an alcoholic friend.
Everything seems to be in order here.
This is Benton. Warren, buddy! Where you been? Bobby, you maggot! I told you to never call me. I know, I know. But Dominic was kinda worried about you, and since the numbers didn’t work out… Look, I have the money. All of it? Yeah. Let’s meet. At the track. Why not? Now goodbye.
Our boy may in deep to the mob. These voiceprints will bring up Agency people and known bad guys, but not Bobby from the track.
So Benton’s got some skeletons in his closet, but nothing to suggest he’s our PEG thief. All the access records match up, and a few unusual elevator rides isn’t enough to go on. Let’s move on.
Dr. Cohen is kind of a dick. And he’s scared of elevators.
Listen to this one. Voice acting’s pretty good.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xo...hen1_videogames
Darren Cohen. Well, hello there, Darren Cohen. Did I give you this number? You did a lot of things last night. Well I suppose…I…uh Is there a problem? Oh, no no no no, not at all. Good. So, I was thinking…maybe we should hook up again. Hooking up is good, but… Saturday seems to be your night to shine… (coughing) How bout this weekend? I promise to wear nothing but a lab coat. Why don’t I remember giving you this number? You’re not interested? Oh, no, it’s just that Betty will be in town… Well then we’ll do it some other time. Sooner is good. Sooner than you think.So Dr. Cohen is getting a little action on the side.
Canadians?! I don’t like this one bit. Let’s analyze the voice.
The old honeypot. Poor bastard.
Janus was the last one to contact her.
Shit. Wonder what Ying got Cohen to do.
Darren Cohen – a stitch in time saves nine.The PEG was removed, but replaced an hour later.
That’s him.
Darren Cohen. Actually, it’s Sergeant Cohen. Oh, General! How are you, Sir? Excited, Darren, eminently. Have you sharpened you sharpened your bayonet? I most certainly have. Excellent. Betty and Sarah are doing well? Everything’s wonderful. Good. I’m calling to remind you – About the maps? Exactly. I left them in that Saab after that victory of ours at Chancellorsville. They’re still there. Splendid. The wilderness awaits. Be seeing you. Goodbye!
So…Civil War reenactors? And the “Saab” could have been “sub,” but that doesn’t make much sense in context. Even more evidence that Cohen couldn’t have pulled Ying unless she had an ulterior motive.
All normal.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xo...hen2_videogames
Darren Cohen.
Hi. Oh, yes, hello! I believe we were discussing Saturday. No, Friday. Late. Late, yeah, that could be arranged. You know, Betty is… She’s out of town. Actually, yes, she is. I’ll be working on this infrared – you really shouldn’t call me here. Then I’ll hang up. See you tomorrow night. Goodbye.Ying needed Cohen distracted Friday night.
Why would he remove the PEG for one minute?
Oh, for fuck’s sake. Who would be fooled by that?
And one of his aliases is chameleon? His disguises look like he glued rug hair to his face.
Well, let’s keep going and see if anything else suspicious pops up.
Nope, that’s actually him. It’s pretty obvious that we have our thief, but due diligence demands that we poke into the personal lives of our other two subjects.
So now we have the other side of that conflict with Cohen.
Yep, Cohen replaced the PEG after Magruder left it out.
Kate Magruder – E equals MC squared.
Looks like her.
Kate Magruder. Hello, Miss Magruder? This is Aaron Blanch- I know who you are! So Allen can’t call me himself anymore? He could. I’m supposed to inform you that some custody issues have arisen regarding - Issues?! What issues? Allen doesn’t feel the visitation rights were adequate. Oh really? And he’s concerned with the environment you’re creating for his daughter. His daughter?! We shouldn’t try to handle this on the phone, Miss Magruder. I just need to know if you’ll be at the office today. There’s paperwork to deliver. I’ll be here. Great. Can you send him a message from me? Of course. Tell him to go to hell!
Lovely woman.
More routine access records.
Fire drill?
Kate Magruder. Hi Kate! It’s Mrs. Sheldon over at the school. Oh, hi. What’d she do now? Oh ye of little faith. Your daughter didn’t do anything. I’m just calling to remind you about the parent-teacher day. Oh. Yeah. What’s that?[FIRE ALARM]
I’ve gotta run.Yep. Fire drill.
Checks out.
So she’s got family issues, and she can be hard to get along with. She didn’t have anything to do with the PEG theft though.
Not sure what SG-3 was, but it doesn’t sound like Sung is suited for this kind of work. Did they tell him the PEG had environmental applications?
What’s he doing on the roof?
Lee Tae Sung – Anarchy is the answer.
More roof access…
Lee. How’s it hanging? Not good, man. Boss is breathing down my neck. So are some other assholes. Yeah, I could never work where you do, man. Hey, you enjoyed the stuff, right? Oh yeah. Savored it on the roof, no less. Coming to town this weekend? Can’t. Got some things I got to take care of. Well, I got more stuff. You know what I’m saying? Not this weekend. Can’t.
Well, that explains it. You’d think a company that monitors its employees like this would have a drug testing program.
This is Lee. Mr. Sung? Yeah? Hi! This is Margie. From Intellibank Customer Service. Yeah? Records are showing that you haven’t made a payment since June. Uhhh, how’d you guys get this number? Mr. Sung, we had to place a hold on all use of that card. And, as a matter of procedure, we have to inform you that we have contacted a collection agency – I gotta go.
He’s a little behind on his credit card.
Nothing unusual in the logs or photos.
So we’ve investigated all the suspicious behavior of our four subjects. All of them have things to hide, and we’re well positioned to
We could try to pin it on Pete or Bobby, but Grendel’s the real villain.
We’ve already uncovered Grendel’s partner. If necessary, we can go back to get the address of the phone trace.
Thorn, it’s Warhurst. I spoke with Jaimie. So it took two operatives to steal the PEG. Amazing. I can’t imagine that pair working for anything except profit. No word on the ex-FBI man Wayne Allen but our friends at the bureau will no doubt be hunting down Ying Chungwang. Nice work. We’ll talk after we’ve acquired her. That’s all.
That’s a little cloak-and-dagger.
Here’s the video, transcript follows.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xo...fing_videogames
Sorry about the theatrics, but under the circumstances they were necessary. Come on. I’m sure you recognize Bill Colby, one of my predecessors at Langley.
I’ve heard a lot about you, Thorn. I’ve kept Bill up to date on your progress. Impressive, so far. Your success is why we brought you here. We’ve got a problem at the Agency. Harmonica couldn’t have known about the PEG. We developed it after he left. That means that someone within the Agency is leaking to somebody hostile. And that somebody can waltz right into one of our most secure installations and make off with a highly-classified weapon. A mole. One that could be more damning than Ames! I know your slate is full, Thorn, but we need you. And if you’re successful, you can write your own ticket. I’ll add Bill to the communications loop. Direct all of your thoughts on the mole to him. He’ll keep Peter and me up-to-date. Otherwise, chain-of-command remains. I don’t want any of this getting out. Understood? If this mole is as deep as it looks, the Agency is history.Here’s the limited amount of info we have on Colby. This guy’s the real thing.
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