Session 28 Report

General Summary

Ashes of Intelligence

Report 28

Related Dates: 209 through 210 of 4,543,626,881

Origin: KC33345L

Destination: IV22357Z
 
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This is the twenty-eighth report on the activities of Subjects 4777, 4778, 4779, 4780, 4781, and 4782, along with their relationship to, and interactions with Subject 1. Data for this and all other reports on these subjects have been gathered through mostly secondary and tertiary sources, with only occasional data from the primary sources themselves. As such, these data may be subject to the degradation effects of copying from one source to the next. For full reliability percentages, see the attached charts.

Day 210 of 4,543,626,881 (29 Jul of 98 AF in Local Notation)

News has surfaced of a possible sighting of the subjects in Momma in the afternoon of this day. Sources across the City of Cartoons are on high alert to be on the lookout for the subjects, and I hope to have confirmation of the subjects' presence there soon. Unfortunately, we have no information on what they have been up to since leaving Boural on Day 208 (see last Report). Presumably at least part of that time was spent travelling; however, we have no reports of any sightings of them in any locations between Boural and Momma, such as Durma, Kala, or Gab, all locations they are likely to have passed through. It is possible they passed through the Deadlands south of the City of Cartoons, but the only way to do that would be to cross the White River, and that would have necessitated using the bridge between Durma and Kala, or doubling back and crossing at Aula. I have instructed sources in that area to investigate this possibility. I hope to have more information in the next report.

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Report 29 to follow.

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Origin: LN00666A

Destination: IV22357Z
 
Date: 211 of 4,543,626,881

Location: Aula

Interviewee: Dob, White River fisherman outside Aula
 
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Yeah, I seen a couple like that go over the bridge a couple days ago. I remember 'em because the big van was pullin' a trailer with some sorta big machinery in it. Like a multi-armed crane or somethin'. It had a yellow top. Could it have been a hat? Could what have been a hat? The yellow top. Could it have been a straw hat? S'pose. Though why put a hat on a crane? Could the crane have been a robot? Well, maybe. Still don't answer why you'd put a hat on it. Thank you.

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Analysis: There is no evidence that Subjects 4777, 4778, 4779, 4780, 4781, and 4782 stopped in Aula. However, there is a possibility they crossed the bridge here to the east side of the White River. If so, they either took a strangely long time getting here from Boural or they doubled back after travelling farther north. They might have done this to avoid travelling through Durma and to make it harder for anyone following them. I could cross the river here myself in the hope of making up lost ground. However, if they did not cross here, valuable time could also be lost. Since previous information indicated they were headed to the Temple of Lore, I will continue there. There may be valuable information to be gained there. Worst case scenario, I can find an alternative way across the White River and regain lost ground on them.

Date: 211 of 4,543,626,881

Location: Temple of Lore

Interviewee: Brother Abba, member of the Brotherhood of Thought
 
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Many people stop here. Undoubtedly. Did the people in these pictures stop here? It is possible. I think the robot would be hard to miss. Yes, I agree. It would be hard to miss a robot like that. Could any of the other siblings have seen them? It is possible, yes. Could you give me a straight answer? If you have an issue with my answers, I suggest you talk to someone else. However, I suspect you'll have the same issue with them. [Another voice calls to Brother Abba.] If you'll excuse me, please. Would I be able to access your library? Of course. We ask only that you supply some information in return. But you'll have to arrange that with one of the other siblings. I really must go now.

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Analysis: The subjects definitely stopped here, and it is likely Subject 1 and LE00023B did so as well if they were not with the other subjects. Follow-Up I made use of their library, but they monitored me closely. I did not gain any useful information. However, I did gain numerous more organic samples that I am sending for analysis. I am going to double-back to Aula and cross the bridge there. If they passed through the Deadlands, it should be easy to pick up their trail. Their SUV is also highly unsuitable for travel through the Deadlands, meaning they will have had to go slowly. Provided I can find their trail, I can regain lost time.