Posted by Civilian Joseph Karlson (Head of Police Force) in LACUNA: Governor’s Office - Priority Transmission - Tag HotJ and CoP

Posted by Civilian Michael “One” Halloway (Governor) in LACUNA: Governor’s Office - Priority Transmission - Tag HotJ and CoP

Posted by Civilian Michael “One” Halloway (Governor) in LACUNA: Governor’s Office - Priority Transmission
Michael Halloway briskly walked past his secretary, through the threshold of his office, and to his seat behind his desk. As if he hadn’t had enough going on, now somebody else needed his attention.

He sighed and rubbed his temple as his computer display blinked with a voice message. Lovely,he thought. Not quick enough I guess.

Halloway opened the message. Suddenly the door maneuvered itself shut on its own. The lights dimmed and the windows blackened. “Are you kidding me?!” he said aloud incredulously. Did the CIO seriously send him here on a wild goose chase so as to be locked up? Halloway stood up, his adrenaline pumping. He quickly stepped out from behind the desk and moved to the door.

Before he reached it however, a voice emanated from his computer. “Governor Michael Halloway,” stated the deep, encrypted voice through his speaker. “It appears I missed you. You’ll notice I have locked down your office for the moment. Do not be alarmed. You will be allowed to leave shortly.”

There was a pause as Halloway moved back to his computer, wondering if there had been video feed. Unfortunately, he was let down.

“I suspect you have already been alerted to my presence. I find that to be good. Proper introductions are always important. You’ll find little information about me Governor. There’s no use tracing this either. All of that is encrypted. Good luck.

“Now, on to my request. I’ll cut right to the chase. Within your bloodstream are dormant borg nanoprobes. I need a sampling of them.” He paused to laugh at his own boldness. “If you supply me with my needs, Oed will remain perfectly safe. You see, I need those nanoprobes for a project. Life is so precious. Those nanoprobes keep you alive Governor. A former borg drone, dependent on borg nanoprobes. Imagine, others…sickly, dying, no known cure for their ailment. With the proper procedure, those nanoprobes could save millions of lives! I want to save lives, Governor. Surely you see that.

“But I can’t do it alone. Starfleet won’t grant me access to their nanoprobes, and you are currently the best source for them anyway. Help me, help Oed, but just having a sample available at the Sacred Heart Hospital. I truly hate to force my hand, Governor but there’s really no other choice. I’m prepared to take lives if you choose otherwise. You will not know how; you will not know where; you will not know when.

“I plead to you Governor, don’t let the hand that feeds fall short. For the hand that does not feed will come back up to correct. I don’t want to correct you Governor. This may be a difficult choice, but know this: There is only one choice that will benefit all. Do as I say and have the samples ready in 24 hours, or else.”

With that, the communique stopped, the lights turned back on, the door opened, and the message deleted itself in a hurry. He tried to stop it, but there was no way for him to trace it right now.

This was it. They were after him, not Commander James. He was the easier target for sure. But it also made him an open target. Front and center stage for all of Oed to see. He checked his pocketwatch. One earth day to get find the culprit and stop whatever madness he or she was up to.

Halloway’s mind started to race, but he stopped it. He shook his head. He breathed in, then out. His hands then zipped to his computer and he sent the following message: “You’re requested for an urgent briefing in the Emergency Operations Center of the Government building.”

He then sent the message on an encrypted channel to the Head of Police and the Head of the Judicial System. He needed Karlson and Rousseau to be fully aware. Medical would also likely need to be apprised of the situation, but that would wait for the full briefing that would include the Lt. Governor and the Intelligence Officers of what had just occurred.

Halloway immediately stood up, grabbed his coat, and walked to his secretary. “I’ll be out for most of the day. Cancel the rest of my appointments until otherwise stated.”

“Yes sir,” came the obedient reply.

He then went to the lift, and made his way to the EOC.

-Governor Michael Halloway

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OOC: Sorry I don’t know how I missed this.

OOC: No worries, I didn’t have the tags on when generally I try to tag. :)

IC:

When the Governor arrived Joseph was just exiting his elevator. The large man walked hurriedly across the room, his wooden cane making a recognizable click sound each time. He noticed the Governor and gave him a brief nod “Sir” The older man said gravely “I assume this is serious.” He said matter-of-factly.

Commissioner Karlson

Halloway nodded. “It unfortunately is. I’ve asked Judge Rousseau to join us. I have some news to share which will also lead to starfleet’s involvement. I want to make sure my staff are prepared for the worst though. Once the judge gets here I’ll tell you more.”

The man was clearly concerned. Never in his time as Governor did he seek a meeting in the EOC. The place had the best tech though to keep a conversation under wraps. Their new CIO had proven his office was no guarantee of that.

-Governor Michael Halloway