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Post by Steph on Feb 9, 2006 5:44:14 GMT -4
These articles are printed elsewhere on this board.
EDIT: In some articles the agents will earn medals. These are merely for RP purposes. There are no actual medals.
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TBI To Become CBI by Zelda Jones-Bergerdoninski
In an unprecedented move by the investigative bureaus of the various Chartan cities, they have all agreed to fall under the new jurisdictional authority of Charta Bureau of Investigation.
This merging will allow agents from Trasa, Alta, Valos and all other jurisdictions to cross borders and apprehend suspects outside of their normal areas of operation. The new head of the CBI has yet to be announced, however, sources close to this reporter have stated that the anouncement will be forthcoming.
The new station chief for Trasa's office has been appointed already.
Diana Skelly, originally attached to the Z-Files section and the agent responsible for apprehending a rogue robot several months ago, has been named as the Chief of Station. Congratulations to her.
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"C.B.I. Director Named" By Zelda Jones-Bergerdoninski
It was announced today that the new CBI Director is non other than Trasa's own Althius Bergerdoninski.
Althius just happens to be married to this reporter.
Congratulations to him. He will also receive "special" treatment when he arrives home this evening.
In a related note, various positions are now available to be filled. They include the CBI SWAT TEAM (a number of CBI SWAT Agents mysteriously disappeared while checking the crash site near Reswoll), Intelligence gathering, Medical operations, as well as regular field Agents and Chiefs of Station for locations to be announced..
All applicants must supply their own business suit.
If hired, all agents must supply their own raid gear.
Please submit a resume to this board for review, include preferred location of station and position desired.
A meeting will be held in the Trasa Admin building, Sheriif's Office on Tues (Feb 7, 2006) at 2000 hours (8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time, +5 GMT) and again on Weds (Feb 8, 2006) at 1600 hours (4:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time, +5 GMT). Applicants need only come to one meeting.
Both meetings will be conducted by Diana Skelly, the Chief of Station in Trasa.
// I checked with the Great Deity (Matt) about this and he said it was okay. If you can make it to either one, that would great for RP purposes. No reward for showing up, unfortunately, but we'll have fun, nevertheless.
//In order to be a SWAT Team member, your character MUST be a level 15 or higher. Intelligence operatives need to have at least 5 ranks of Rogue skills. Medical operatives need to have at least 5 ranks in Heal. Multiclasses are fine.
//If you want to make an X-Files (Z-Files) type of character, that's fine, but remember that he/she/it is NOT that character. And please PM me first (we can't have five Cox Mulhare's running around). Your character cannot have the same name, but a variation is allowed (Dana Scully = Diana Skelly). This rule was set by Matt, not me, so don't even ASK.
//I usually hate SHOUTS (they should only be used for "official" things), but with the permission of the Great Deity, I will shout an announcement about 15 minutes before the meetings start. Please go to the Golden Touch clothing store in East Trasa and pick up a black and white jumpsuit (2gp) for the meeting. Raid gear needs to be dark or light blue (teal is good, too).
//"A resume for review" is just for RP purposes. Basically, if you come to one of the meetings, you're in.
//And no, it's not going to cost anything to join.
//EDIT: Helmets are suggested, but NOT required. If you have a helmet, it needs to be blue with a metallic faceplate. If you can't craft it, various people will probably help out.
//EDIT: If you can't make either meeting, simply PM me on the boards and we can work something out. If you're char is late for one of these meetings, expect him or her to be singled out and "called on the carpet."
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CBI Names Leaders by Zelda Jones-Bergerdoninski
The Charta Bureau of Investigation has released the names of new Chiefs of Station for several locations. Congratulations are in order for Agents Jourgen Gallyn, Meria Fettel, Pathera Norans, Snargrax the Wanderer, and Tao Yoshira.
These fine individuals, in addition to Pathera Norans, bravely apprehended the well-known renegade terrorist, Badd Gye. As everyone knows, Gye has ties to the Talli-Bunny terrorist organization and is an expert in explosives and stealth technology.
Jourgan is the new Chief of Station for Fertilund and it’s surrounding territories. Meria oversees operations for the Caoerovia office, Snargrax the Wanderer handles the territory in and around Alta, and Pathera has accepted the Kora station. In addition to being the Chief of Station for their respective areas, they are also the SWAT leaders for these areas. Veronica Leighton has been named as the SWAT leader for Grunthar, but politely declined the offer of Chief of Station for that jurisdiction. The current Chief, Cox Mulhare, went to investigate to Reswoll crash site, but has not returned.
We know that with the restructuring of the CBI, things will start to settle down in the glorious land of Charta.
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CBI Leader Update by Zelda Jones-Bergerdoninski
It was announced earlier today that two new agents for the CBI have been recruited. One has also been named as Chief of Station and SWAT leader. Azrael Hunter of Darkness has been appointed to head the office in the hamlet of Mil. An up-and-comer named Alkaiser got a rocky start at the recruiting session, but quickly shaped up to help foil the plans of the terrorist, Badd Gye. If he is as quick to pick up his job as is guessed, he will soon have his own office.
Congratulations to these brave, stalwart individuals.
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Post by Steph on Feb 15, 2006 1:20:53 GMT -4
Peace talks between Grunthar and Alta took a turn for the worse yesterday, when Ambassador Le’lyan accidentally bumped into the king of Grunthar and then refused to settle the matter in the Grunthar Arena.
Under Grunthian law, slights must dealt with immediately. The Ambassador and her entourage escaped into the harsh Grunthar desert and sought refuge in a cave. Her bodyguards were slaughtered to a man while defending her.
A team of CBI agents, led by Agent Pathera Norans, was immediately dispatched. After a fierce fight against unruly, surly, and downright smelly, Grunthians, the team encountered a rock slide covering the entrance to the cave. Clearing the debris, the team resuscitated the ambassador and escorted her to Alta, pursued vigorously by rude, crude, and socially unacceptable Grunthians the whole way.
For their acts of bravery, Agents Pathera Norans, Conrad Bravura, Isioviel Sellyan, and Searos Carriams received the “Cluster of the Silver Flame,” the CBI’s highest award.
Althius Bergerdoninski, Director of the Charta Bureau of Investigation, had this say, “These agents, all of them, are what the CBI is about. They displayed courage, integrity and honor in dealing with Ambassador Le’lyan. The CBI is a better institution for having them aboard.”
It should be noted that the SWAT leader for Grunthar was unavailable, as she had taken another team to Reswoll in order to try to locate the Chief Of Station, Grunthar.
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Post by Steph on Feb 15, 2006 19:40:53 GMT -4
Aliens Attempt Peaceful Negotiations by Ricky "Scoop" Dorsten
Aliens once again peacefully entered Trasa today, seeking only to negotiate a cease-fire with the mayor.
A CBI recruitment ceremony was under way at the time with several agents on hand to witness the proceedings.
As the aliens made their way into the Trasa Administration building and attempted to speak with the Mayor, they were set upon by the agents and recruits. The CBI agents moved the Mayor to an undisclosed location before returning to, once again, mercilessly slaughter the aliens.
For their “heroism,” the agents, Isioviel Sellyan, Searos Carriams, Conrad Bravura, Alkaiser, Jourgen Gallyn, were all awarded the “Blue Shield of Dignity.” The newest recruit, a chetal named, of all things, Atomic, received her CBI badge along with the “Blue Shield of Dignity.” A chetal? Getting a badge AND an award? What is this world coming to?
Queen Wynnifred of Alta and the Mayor of Trasa ordered a fireworks display in the agents’ “honor.” For killing helpless aliens. Where’s the honor in that?
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Post by rfachini on Feb 16, 2006 16:08:38 GMT -4
Botco is offering 10% discounts on replacement limbs to any civillians maimed in the assaults on Trasa or Alta.
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Post by Steph on Feb 22, 2006 1:19:17 GMT -4
Our Heroes? By Ricky “Scoop” Dorsten
The fifth recruitment session of the Charta Bureau of Investigation got underway today with several agents and two new recruits. While out for a physical training session, these men and women used light swords and “staves of death.”
Ruthlessly slaughtering several families out for a picnic beside the Trasa/Koramil road, these low-lives then ran away screaming and cheering each other on. It seems that whenever the CBI is involved in recruitment and training, death is sure to follow. The same murderous behavior took place later on the Trasa/Grunthar road.
They claim that it’s all for the good of the land, but, just hacking and slashing their way through, without negotiations, only serves to turn them into Governmental (emphasis on the “mental” part) thugs who are able to hide behind their badges without fear of reprisal.
They call themselves “heroes,” but they’re nothing more than paid assassins. And the taxpayers are footing the bill...
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Post by Steph on Mar 1, 2006 3:01:32 GMT -4
Our Queen is Safe! By Rabbitina Flowerknees
Fairy Haven was held in the grip of terror for several hours today by all kinds of nasty lizard guys from those awful caves. Even the sweet scent of the flowers could not overcome their awful, powerful stench.
The chief lizard guy broke into the Queen’s chambers and took the Queen hostage! He placed one of those rock monsters to guard the door and demanded the release of every prisoner in all the jails all over Charta! A whole bunch of his lizard-guy friends waited outside for prisoners to show up. Boy, were THEY surprised!
Instead of prisoners in yucky rags, they encountered the CBI’s elite SWAT force led by the beautiful Chief-of-Station, Kora, our own Pathera Norans! They knew they were in deep trouble when that dreamboat Jourgen Gallyns showed up and started lopping off heads! They were joined by Vrok Kolgest, a rather pretty Grunthian; a strange and mystious but beautiful lady, Alyenne Insain; and our own Perri Winkle! Perri became an agent, too! YAY!
They rocked and socked and blasted their way into the Fairy Tree, and didn’t hurt a single Fairy! These guys and gals are GOOD at their jobs!
Even though they said they were “just doing their jobs,” the Queen bestowed upon them “The Golden Fireflower Award.” For those who are not familiar with it, The Golden Fireflower is an award of high honor given only to those who have saved the Queen from evil lizard-guys who invade the Fairy Tree and demand the release of all prisoners all over Charta. Only five people in the world have it! Isn’t that something? That’s a real coincidence, there were five people who rescued the Queen today, and only five people have the award. Neat, huh?
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Post by Steph on Mar 1, 2006 18:49:58 GMT -4
Raid on Swordsman’s Guild by Muffy Goldtoes
The Charta Bureau of Investigation staged a raid on the Swordsman’s Guild today. Their intelligence sources confirmed the existence of a drug lab on the upper most floor of the tower.
The Inner Eye had banded together with several members of the Hell’s Fury pirates and secretly moved their lab to the fourth floor bathroom; presumably to dispose of the drugs should such a raid take place. Unconfirmed reports point to the existence of several Dimension Y creatures present in the raid.
Over 25 persons were taken into custody, with several sustaining serious injury. The five agents swept into the building and politely asked the criminals to surrender. Several did as they were told, but those that resisted were dealt with in the gentlest way possible. The serious injuries were obtained by those who fell down stairs while attempting to escape.
Alta is a much safer place due the knowledge and dedication of these fine individuals.
Agents Jourgen Gallyn, Vrok Kolgest, D.R. Fist, Atomic, and the newest agent, Lent Aset, were observed by an impartial civilian named Sting. The agents received the “Medal of Glory” in a personal ceremony by Queen Wynnifred herself. Sting was no where to be found.
While their uniforms are sort of drab, they get the job done.
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Post by pat2010 on Mar 5, 2006 6:38:03 GMT -4
CBI haunted by the past!! Following the shocking revelation that CBI headquarters was once a crypt of the ancient marae, those of us in the know have been waiting with bated breath for the repercussions to come calling. Ladies and gentlemen, bots and plant-things, the wait is over. Last night, an urgent (and only poorly encrypted) message was broadcast from the base. While this reporter is no radio ham, no less than five of our viewers sent in semi-simultaneous decryptions, which could all be summed up in one word. Trouble. It should come as no surprise that within minutes CBI agents were pounding the pavement in Trasa, heading double-time for the base. More impressive was the presence of no less than two station-chiefs, the noted party-animal and bon-vivant Agent Norans of Kora Station, and the partial-conversion cyborg Caoerovian chief, Meria Fettel (described by some as no closer to human than her charges). Also noted was the recently honoured SWAT trooper Vrok Kolgest - a sure sign that this was more than a simple management meeting. Naturally, news-crews waited at the doors for the expected departure of the squad, only to find they did not leave! An unconfirmed source at Telespan Industries suggested they did not leave through the grid, either. There can be only one explanation - CBI was attacked in its own base! And worse than this, we can be sure it was no mere terrorist strike! With the arrival of a civilian specialist, who my sources assure me was actually a member of Caoerovia's own, top secret special forces branch... arm... pseudopod? In any case, it was obvious that there was more going on down there than meets the eye! We have marae involved, and a SWAT group. We have an urgent message, and we have no press conference to explain what happened. We know that the CBI teleporter is on an isolate grid, and the base is buried as deep as the hospital, so physical invasion is absurd. Only one possibility covers all these bases convincingly - the vengeful spirits of the dead have risen to devour the interlopers, to drive CBI howling back into the sunlight. These flesh-devouring monsters must have appeared in the dead of night, intent on reclaiming their burial grounds and their mortal remains!! Wait... There are three Marae, just appeared through the Telespan here in Trasa, and they're heading for the base. The tallest of them... Is he some sort of specialist, here to make peace with the undead? Or perhaps an ancient priest, come to exorcise the dread spirits? "Sir, are you here to make peace with the spirits, or to send CBI packing out of your ancestral burial-grounds?" "Lalluuuura marae riaaava maruu attara"* Well, there you have it, viewers, straight from the squid's tentacles. He's here to, uh, sort this situation out, good and proper! This is Raoul 'The Duke' Morton, signing off... With the Real Truth! *Editor's note: Depending on intonation, this phrase means either "Excuse me, I'm in a hurry", "Are you on drugs?", or "Yo, where's that wikkid shoe-shop at, dryskin?". The Herald takes no responsibility whatsoever for the inferences of our befuddled reporter, and wish he'd remember to check into a hotel when his apartment is being fumigated.
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Post by Steph on Mar 8, 2006 16:09:21 GMT -4
Charta’s Newest Hero? By Ricky “Scoop” Dorsten
The mists fall heavily on the Trasa boardwalk as a lone attractive female wends her way homeward after a busy day at the Seaside Café. As she rounds the end of the block for the final few steps home, she is accosted by an armed assailant. He places a hand over mouth to muffle her shrieks and drags her backward into the darkness of the alley.
Before he can commit any further atrocities, he is decapitated by two red-lit daggers. The woman can make out a small Blue-and-Red suited figure standing in the pool of spreading blood, the daggers held downward. The figure looks at the woman, draws an “M.R.” in the blood, then whirls, and disappears down the alley; bloody footprints the only evidence of its presence.
Who is this masked figure? It would seem that the law is being taken into other hands. The numerous “raids” by the CBI, and the guardbots of various cities seem incapable of dispensing justice.
After the raid last week on the Alta Swordsman’s Guild, I caught up with CBI Assistant Director Skalter Winner and asked him a few questions. In this exclusive interview, you will read the actual words spoken by one of the most powerful men on Charta.
Scoop: Where did all the drugs go after the bust? Winner: We have a holding facility for that particular evidence. Once it is brought to trial, it will be placed in a disintegrator tank and permanently destroyed.
Scoop: What will happen to the perpetrators? Winner: If they are convicted in a court of law, the judge will decide their punishment. Excuse me.
Scoop: Will they be put to death? Winner: Not for me to decide. Goodbye.
There you have it. Conclusive proof that the CBI is truly ineffectual. He admitted that the drugs still exist! The criminals were caught red-handed and they STILL have to wait for a trial! When asked about the death penalty, he as much as ADMITTED that he wanted them dead!
What is this world coming to?
Thank the maker we have people like the Blue-and-Red figure. We have decided to call the figure The Maxed Revenger after the letters scrawled in the hood's blood.
Maxed Revenger, wherever you are, thank you.
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Post by Steph on Apr 6, 2006 4:23:51 GMT -4
Agents at War by Ricky “Scoop” Dorsten
This reporter was recently witness to one of the most horrifying displays of a CBI agent ever seen on Charta. I was doing some research on a water-main break near the Trasa telepad, when I spied two agents of the CBI chatting amiably.
Jourgen Gallyn, Head Trainer for the CBI’s Hit Team, and Diana Skelly, Chief of Death in Trasa were conversing, when Gory Gallyn placed a small object in Dirty Diana’s hand. She shook her head and threw the object far into the distance, where it rolled into the Trasa sewers. Gallyn promptly balled up his ham-sized fist and, with one punch, knocked Diana out cold. As he stood over her unconscious form, attempting to tear her clothing from her lithe form, presumably to commit a dastardly act upon her person, she regained consciousness and promptly kicked squarely in the marbles.
Not to be outdone, Jabbering Jourgen pulled his rifle and threatened to blow off Diana’s head if she did not capitulate. Shaking her head again, she attempted to flee the scene, only to be tackled by Gallyn who thrust her head into a nearby puddle, obviously attempting to drown her. With every last effort of willpower she had, Dainty Diana managed to fend him off at last and ran screaming in the direction of CBI HQ.
The madman then proceeded to smash the telepad console and threatened me with physical harm if I did not leave the area at once! After witnessing what I had just seen, the sheer power of the behemoth, I did the only thing I could do. I ran away.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I may be ONLY a reporter without the training to defend myself, but at least *I* know not to pick on innocent women.
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Post by Steph on Apr 9, 2006 20:50:18 GMT -4
Explosion in West Trasa by Ricky “Scoop” Dorsten
A large explosion demolished a home in West Trasa’s northeast corner this afternoon, forcing the evacuation of the BotCo plant and several nearby homes.
As this reporter arrived, I noticed several people several people milling about watching the scene being picked over by the crackerjack agents of the Charta Bureau of Investigation. Present were Chiefs of Station Tao Yoshira (Valos) and Diana Skelly (Trasa). When I moved for a better look at the devastation, I noticed a familiar Ant Jordan sneaker. It was mine. All I could do at the time was mourn the passing of my pet goldfish, Snark, who had been quietly swimming in the bathtub when I left home this morning. My home and belongings had been destroyed.
Further investigation, revealed a large “Happy Face” signature painted on the ground in front of the ruins. Anyone who was watching the “West Enders” vid-show last week will recognize this symbol as belonging to that notorious vigilante group, the “People’s Freedom Army.”
They say they fight for Freedom from tyranny. They say the want to help the people of this continent. I say, “Monkey muffins!” Why would they target my house? What have I done to offend them? I went back through the articles that I’ve written and could find no mention of the PFA, much less any negative remarks.
As of this writing, I have 25 credits in my pocket, and will be sleeping at the office for a while. The CBI has generously offered a reward of 25 thousand credits for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this act.
I would also like to take this opportunity to publicly apologize to the CBI for the things I have written about them in the past. I have let my feelings and beliefs cloud my judgment about this organization, and have been accusing the wrong people of corruption. I offer my sincerest apologies to all of the CBI agents who have been offended by my rantings. None of the agents have shown the slightest animosity toward me, indeed going out of their way to be forthright and professional toward me.
To the CBI, I say, “I support you in all aspects of your investigations and will offer every resource in my power to aid you in any way possible.”
To the PFA, I say, “Nertz to you.”
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Post by Steph on Apr 26, 2006 2:13:24 GMT -4
CBI Agent Suspended
It was revealed today by sources inside the Charta Bureau of Investigation that it was an agent who was responsible for the bombing of a reporter's house last month.
You may recall that Ricky "Scoop" Dorsten's house was obliterated when a large amount of C-24 high explosive was detonated. Today, Jourgen Gallyn, Chief of Station, Fertilund and Head Training Instructor was placed on temporary suspension without pay pending the completion of a board of inquiry.
The CBI has absolved the PFA and it's members from the bombing of the house which killed Scoop's goldfish, Snark.
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Post by Steph on May 4, 2006 21:16:32 GMT -4
Apprehension and Trial by Zelda Jones-Bergerdoninski
The apprehension of Jourgen Gallyn and his escort to trial will take place on May 16th. Said apprehension is to start at 8:30pm (EST) and will be assigned to new CBI recruits. Recruits have been chosen as Jourgen appears to be a minimal flight risk.
The trial is scheduled to take place in the Trasa Administration building at 9pm (EST) and is open to the public.
If found guilty, Mr. Gallyn will be sent to CBI jail for a period not to exceed 5 minutes and will be forced to resign his commission in the CBI. If found innocent, he will be returned to his full pay grade and stature within the CBI.
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Post by Steph on May 15, 2006 18:34:18 GMT -4
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Post by Steph on May 17, 2006 8:52:33 GMT -4
EXTRA! Jourgen Gallyn Innocent!
By Ricky "Scoop" Dorsten -------------------------------
In a surprising turn of events, those wanting to lynch hard working officer and all around good guy, Jourgen Gallyn of the CBI, were in for a rude awakening as a lack of evidence and a lack of a prosecutor led to a lack of a case. Judge Milenesen ruled Jourgen innocent of all charges after witness were examined and well... examined (did I mention the lack of a prosecution?) and no proof of wrongdoing could be brought forth.
Probably the most vehement opponents to the ruling were Ana Dalfini, stong supporter of the suspected terrorist organization the PFA, as well as Pathera Norans. Miss Dalfini had difficulty saying anything relevent to the case at hand, and drifted off topic repeatedly. Miss Norans, seemed out of sorts, and seemed to be undergoing some personal stress.
This reporter would like to thank the people of Trasa for their support in this long and stressful journey. It is still undetermined who blew up my house, but I can at least rest assured knowing the CBI will no longer be under wrongful scrutiny. As for Jourgen's opponents. Guys! A prosecutor? Couldn't you scrounge up enough cash amongst the three of you to hire a lawyer? Or did you spend your last credits trying to buy some hope?
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