To: Adenike "Infernal" | Subject: Tech research

[Infernal]

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¤ Source:Brunswick Provisional Province, Planet Harris, Tau-31
¤ Recipient: Venus
¤ User: D.Adenike
¤ Priority: Low
¤ Subject: Venus Cache Analysis Part 1

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Miss Venus.

My Bretonian business contacts have unfortunately been unhelpful to me as of late, so I chose to sacrifice my freighter’s computer for this venture. One would hope that you understand the sacrifice this is to a Junker.

Enclosed are the details regarding the first part of the Venus Cache analysis. Samples 3, 14, 16, and 19 are not being studied as discussed prior. Additionally, Sample 5 proved to have no electronic medium on closer inspection after suitable disinfection. Samples 13 and 20 were destroyed and thus are not able to be studied, even if I wished to do so. Sample 11 will be retained in my custody until civil methods of investigation are concluded.

Attached is the record I have produced for the remaining Samples, save for 6 and 10 which are remaining under study due to some troubling artifacts.

Venus Cache

The Venus Cache

1. LX-4C4sH

I am told that this is an example of ‘Lane Hacker’ production. As the name implies, this length of cable is used to grant unauthorized access to institutions. The device has been quite responsive to my inquisitions, and the files are available for you to peruse.

2. Cryer Ultrafilter

Cryer needs no introduction. This model of prosthetic kidney was marketed towards Houston residents under the guise of cleansing toxins. I would note that several related high-profile lawsuits are currently in mediation under Interspace auspices. Much of the backend is locked out to me, and I would hazard that between you and I, we could find a much better kidney.

4. Iridemi Kazuma Commission

Iridemi Kazuma is a craftsman who operates aboard Niigata Star City. Sample 4 appears to be a one-off commission, as one would expect from a craftsman and the quality. There are a variety of parts from different manufacturers; however, several of the sub-assemblies bear Kazuma’s maker’s mark. I will not be compiling the electronic medium from Sample 4, given its unique and cobbled nature. Frankly, I respect the work, but I feel that I could do better from that end.

7. Prosthetic Arm No. 1

The software does not give any indications as to provenance, being little more than inputs for the motors. I suspect that it is of no consequence.

8. Prosthetic Arm No. 2

The power saw on the end of this prosthetic was produced by Akazumi Interhouse. I can find little other indication as to the source, however.

9. Samura Engage

Available to high-profile decisionmakers and thugs aligned with the Samura corporation. Fortunately, what passes for security at Samura is a mere request for the rest of us. The former owner was the Vice President of Samura Calisthenics. He ceased to own the device about four months ago, judging by the logs.

12. GPS-117 Sterilizing Stomach

An Independent Miners Guild product, oddly enough. Several of the annotations date back to 787. Perhaps they thought they would find Sirius in abundance back then? Maybe you could ask your miner friends about this. Find the relevant data packets attached.

15. Interspace Hemostat

A requirement of employment for many essential Interspace affiliates. These are intended to save their occupants' lives in case of pirate attack or other trauma. I have been able to access much of the higher-level functions such as dosage, though I have been unable to access many functions for fear of triggering infringement protocols.

17. Crossman 19.2x Accounting Buddy

Crossman is a Liberty Limited Liability Company based out of Colorado. The purpose of this device is apparently to provide quick and mobile accounting services for the discerning businessman. As for this example, I can only posit that someone did not clean the money as quickly as hoped.

18. 'Muninn' Messenger

Ah, an example of Rheinland make. How curious. Some clanmates of mine had some enlightening thoughts as to these; apparently certain underworld factions prefer to carry communications to their source personally, and sub-dermally at that. Something to do with keeping their more civilian messengers in the dark about things. I have done my best to keep it unlocked for you to peruse, though I have little care for their affairs at the moment.

As for my communication regarding the CDI officer, I had hoped you would find it enlightening, given your dour opinion of them, as revealed in our conversation on loyalty. Regardless, I will not endeavor to challenge your worldview anymore.

Good day.

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