[Q10 - Ota -TT] The inquest (Murder on the Frozen world part 2)

[marvelBoy123]

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Farantos narrative:

Finally I would get some more information. An autopsy had been performed and the results, alongside other matters, would be discussed at the inquest. The whole of the staff at the station had been gathered  for the inquest with Sergeant Major Coomar and Deputy Administrator Marcburk (the second in command) standing at the front alongside some Chiss governing fella who would be in charge of the inquest. 

http://Murder on the frozen world: The inquest (part ii) by marvelBoy123, on Flickr

The results began: 'At some time between 9PM and 7AM on Monday, Administrator Lantpenn, who was in charge of the Triumvirate's operations on Ota, died. The body was found in sector E below the watch platform. After performing an Autopsy, we can confirm that the cause of death was a plasma shot wound that went through his heart. Death would have been instantaneous. While difficult to tell the weapon used it is most probably a A-280 blaster rifle or similar based upon the shape and size of the wound. Given that no gun was found by the body and the fact that it would be impossible for a human to shoot themselves at that angle, we can conclude that this was not suicide, but an act of murder by being/ beings unknown. All those who wish to give evidence....'

http://Murder on the frozen world: The inquest (part ii) by marvelBoy123, on Flickr

That was the useful information. The rest was spent by panicked support and maintenance personnel claiming to have seen all manner of things. Oh for the days of the old empire when justice was so much simpler. Now we had to have trials and public inquests and the like.

http://Murder on the frozen world: The inquest (part ii) by marvelBoy123, on Flickr

It happened after the inquest that I was able to speak with Coomar. I'd been meaning to for a couple of days - at the leadership will reading, he had been named as the successor as administrator of the station which he would assume once the investigation was cleared up. 

Farantros: 'Coomar, I meant to talk to you after the will reading, you're going to take over as administrator once this whole business has cleared up, right?'

Coomar: 'I guess so, that is what Lantpenn wanted.'

Farantros: 'Why not Marcburk? He was second in command and - no offence - had more experience.'

Coomar: 'I don't know, Lantpenn was like a father to me, he was my mentor and I guess he wanted me to take up his legacy'

Farantros: 'Did Lantpenn and Marcburk get on well?'

Coomar: 'They did, but they had a disagreement about a mining station. It was in the native Snogar's sacred land, Lantpenn said we shouldn't be pushed around by such a primitive species, but Marcburk was adamant that we respect them. I don't know much about it, you'd be better to ask Marcburk.'

Farantros: 'Does anyone here own a A-280?'

Coomar: 'Station personnel, no. But there is an old rebellion cell on the planet. We captured their leader after we caught him spying on us but the others are still active. There are some rumours that they are working with the Snogar so I guess they could have got access to an A-280. Is that all?'

Farantros: 'One last thing. You found the body, right? When was the last time you saw Lantpenn?'

Coomar: 'Yes I found the body and before you get any idea that I might have done it, I was on a station on the other side of the planet at the time. The shuttle time between the two locations is about 9 hours so there is no way I could have killed him. Now if you'll excuse me, I must go to an urgent briefing.'

Farantros: 'Thank you for your time, Sergeant Major.'

Spoiler

This build came about when I found that I had lots of this clip piece

http://Murder on the frozen world: The inquest (part ii) by marvelBoy123, on Flickr

Having seen some of the things @Gubi0222 did with similar pieces, I began messing around with a scene based on some of the techniques and styles he uses. While nowhere near as good as his, I was still pretty happy with the scene and it made a good build to fill in this storyline.

I will update the case file later with the new evidence and suspects.

Feedback is welcome as ever!

[Darth Bjorn]

Well done! This is really cool, and the new techniques are really paying off! Is that a trap-door in the floor? Makes me think of the rancor pitfall in RoTJ. 
 

The nervous look on the two imps faces are also a nice touch! Would have been nice to see an imperial logo in there somewhere... ?

[Ross Fisher]

1 hour ago, marvelBoy123 said:

some Chiss governing fella

I'm calling it. He's the guilty one. I've got a feeling. 

[marvelBoy123]

Thanks, I just wanted to break up the black floor in the centre - I didn't have anything in specific in mind - but a trap door is a really good idea, I can just see some junior officer falling down there as punishment for wasting time. As for an imperial logo, I really need to get my hands on the Endor Action Battle when my budget allows. Ooh @Ross Fisher interesting to see a first guess. There are still a few more characters who we are yet to meet in person but I'd be interested to see how and why you think he did it. Of course, throughout the story we will build on the motives of those involved so it will be interesting to see if your thoughts change! 

[Ross Fisher]

5 minutes ago, marvelBoy123 said:

interested to see how and why you think he did it.

Detective's intuition. He's the governor but you're not even revealing his name yet? Very shady...

Edited June 7, 2020 by Ross Fisher