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0830 Hours, Eastern Standard Time US
Your eyes flash open, immediately focusing on a blonde woman sitting behind the desk. Polished wood. Nameplate on the desk indicates her name is 'Marita Covarrubias.' You see the title SRSG hyphenated after her name. There's a United Nations globe logo on the back of her computer monitor. The decor around her office is simple, utilitarian. Pens in a cup. A couple of small landscape painting on the wall. Window behind you. Your sitting in a cushioned office chair in front of the desk.
The woman turned her head towards you finally, blue eyes meeting yours. Studying you quietly even as she offers a warm smile before speaking. "So this is for your file before you meet the Council," she started to explain, which did little to mitigate how awkward her next question was. "What is your gender?"
[] - Male
[] - Female
Kudos to her. She must be a pure bureaucratic creature. Didn't even crack her stoic visage as she asked a pretty... awkward question that should've been somewhat self evident. Unflattering or not, you're fairly certain that your gender must be somewhere in the system.
She typed the answer into the computer. "Sorry about this," the SRSG then said with a bit of a smile, making it a bit more awkward. "The Council prefers a full write up during the psionic testing, including basic biographical information just for confirmation purposes," she then explained after the fact, apparently sensing your reaction to the first question. "It will help create a benchmark for potential variation later on."
"With that said... I guess I won't need to ask about your nationality. American," she then added, the last word almost sounding more like a question then a fact before seamlessly moving on the next question.
[]I am an American.
[]Say Nothing.
"And your... schooling?" Marita then asked.
[] - Ivy League University
+ Choose two civilian skills (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
+ Choose a US Government favor.
+ Potential for Increased Influence with the US executive branch and Congress
[] - Just... College.
+ Choose an academic skill (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
+ Choose a civilian skill (Administrative, Athletics, Computer Use/Programming, Logistics, Martial Arts, Teaching)
+ Choose a Corporation Favor (lotta megacorporations out there)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with private corporations and organizations
[] - Just getting my feet wet.
+ Choose an espionage skill (Behaviorialism, Disguise, Escape, Shadow, Stealth, Surveillance, Survival)
+ Choose a civilian skill (Administrative, Athletics, Computer Use/Programming, Logistics, Martial Arts, Teaching)
+ Choose a US Law Enforcement Agency Favor
+ Potential for Increased Influence with the US Law Enforcement agencies
[] - Traveling on... Adventures.
+ Choose an exotic skill (Ritual/Occult, Parapsychology, Ufology, Psionic Knowledge, Basic ESP)
+ Choose an academic skill (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
+ Choose a civilian skill (Animal Handling, Athletics, Brawling, Navigation, Repair, Savoir Faire, Survival)
"So your background. How did you get your start?"
[] - Military (Air Force, Army, Navy)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with primarily US military organizations
+ Choose a Weapons Skill
+ Choose a Military Favor (Air Force, Army or Navy)
[] - Civilian - Government (State, NASA, FAA)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with the US executive branch and other agencies
+ Choose a civilian skill (Administrative, Computer Use, Communications, Politics, Diplomacy, Science sub skill)
+ Choose a Government Favor (US Congressperson or non-LEO Federal Agency)
[] - Civilian - Law Enforcement (FBI, NSA, Homeland Security, CIA)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with federal law enforcement agencies
+ Choose a following LEO skill (Investigation, Forensics, Awareness, Escape, Interrogation, Shadow)
+ Choose a Government Favor (US Federal Law Enforcement Agency)
[] - Civilian - (Academia, Defense Contracter)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with non-governmental research organizations or defense contractors
+ Choose an academic skill (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
+ Choose a Corporation Favor (lotta megacorporations out there)
Marita's fingers tapped into the keyboard again, almost eclipsing a faint buzzing sound that faintly reverberates in the back of your ears for a bit longer before looking up from the monitor again. "So before we get into specifics, why do you feel you'd be best for this position, Commander."
[] - People Person. I’m good at putting people at ease and on a federal and political level it has resulted in a lot of positive relations with people.
+ Choose two social skills (diplomacy, savoir faire, politics, intimidation, interrogation, persuasion)
+ Increased influence with any group
[] - Veteran. I have a lot of relevant experience not just with operations but leadership under duress as well.
+ Choose a weapons skill
+ Increased influence with a branch of the US Military
[] - Technocratic. I have a lot of expertise in bringing out the best in fields of science and technological research and its relevant applications.
+ Increased influence with any two non-LEO or non-Military Federal Agency
+ Choose a civilian skill (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
[] - Believer. While many people mocked the idea of things many considered impossible or merely implausible I was more than willing to take the risk investing wholly in this cause.
+ Trait: Politically Protected (Your howling at the moon has been proven right, the US government ain't going to confront you publicly)
+ Choose an exotic skill (Ritual/Occult, Parapsychology, Ufology, Psionic Knowledge, Basic ESP)
[] - Shadow Broker. In the world of spycraft and black operations, this organization and its cause was beneath… or above all of it. I found that challenge both intriguing and suitable.
+ Choose an espionage skill (Hacking, Awareness, Sleight of Hand, Shadow, Infiltration, Stealth, Escape)
+ Increased influence with two federal intelligence agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA, DIA et cetera)
[] - Duty. When called upon, I answered. I am the right person at the right time.
+ Increased influence with the US Executive Branch
+ Choose two favors from any four different government agencies.
"Well..." Marita then said with a pause, her eyes darting between her desktop monitor and then finally lifting a hand from her keyboard and tapping a button on the desk beside her computer. The buzzing stopped. "We have your brain scan on file from the questions. The Council will be ready to meet you momentarily."
With that said the SRSG paused and glanced up at you.
"Did you have any questions for me first?"
>>> Acessing STYXNET
>>> IRIS MESSAGE: Priority One
To: Provisional 'Commander' Candidate
Sub: Prepatory Meeting with United Nations Council of Funding Nations (UNCFN)
At 800AM Eastern Standard Time (US) two U.S. Federal Marshals from the Bureau will escort you from your hotel room to the UN Compound DC-3 Tower. There you will be briefed by the Special Representative to the Secretary General - UNCFN Marita Covarrubias before your preliminary meeting with the UNCFN.
There'll be psionic testing during your preliminary interview. You'll hear a buzzing sound.
Be prepared to submit your credentials, qualifications and relevant experiences and skills to the UNCFN. During this hearing the UNCFN may wish to submit you to questioning. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. You will be placed under oath for this hearing.
Both the preliminary meeting with the SRSG-UNCFN and the hearing with the UNCFN are confidential. The two U.S. Federal Marshals will provide guidance in regards to moderate any potential improper point of orders or inquiries.
Sig: Office of the United Nations Council of Funding Nations (UNCFN)
CoSig: United States Congressional Special Action Program Oversight
>>> IRIS MESSAGE: Priority One
To: Provisional 'Commander' Candidate
Sub: Prepatory Meeting with United Nations Council of Funding Nations (UNCFN)
At 800AM Eastern Standard Time (US) two U.S. Federal Marshals from the Bureau will escort you from your hotel room to the UN Compound DC-3 Tower. There you will be briefed by the Special Representative to the Secretary General - UNCFN Marita Covarrubias before your preliminary meeting with the UNCFN.
There'll be psionic testing during your preliminary interview. You'll hear a buzzing sound.
Be prepared to submit your credentials, qualifications and relevant experiences and skills to the UNCFN. During this hearing the UNCFN may wish to submit you to questioning. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. You will be placed under oath for this hearing.
Both the preliminary meeting with the SRSG-UNCFN and the hearing with the UNCFN are confidential. The two U.S. Federal Marshals will provide guidance in regards to moderate any potential improper point of orders or inquiries.
Sig: Office of the United Nations Council of Funding Nations (UNCFN)
CoSig: United States Congressional Special Action Program Oversight
0830 Hours, Eastern Standard Time US
Your eyes flash open, immediately focusing on a blonde woman sitting behind the desk. Polished wood. Nameplate on the desk indicates her name is 'Marita Covarrubias.' You see the title SRSG hyphenated after her name. There's a United Nations globe logo on the back of her computer monitor. The decor around her office is simple, utilitarian. Pens in a cup. A couple of small landscape painting on the wall. Window behind you. Your sitting in a cushioned office chair in front of the desk.
The woman turned her head towards you finally, blue eyes meeting yours. Studying you quietly even as she offers a warm smile before speaking. "So this is for your file before you meet the Council," she started to explain, which did little to mitigate how awkward her next question was. "What is your gender?"
[] - Male
[] - Female
Kudos to her. She must be a pure bureaucratic creature. Didn't even crack her stoic visage as she asked a pretty... awkward question that should've been somewhat self evident. Unflattering or not, you're fairly certain that your gender must be somewhere in the system.
She typed the answer into the computer. "Sorry about this," the SRSG then said with a bit of a smile, making it a bit more awkward. "The Council prefers a full write up during the psionic testing, including basic biographical information just for confirmation purposes," she then explained after the fact, apparently sensing your reaction to the first question. "It will help create a benchmark for potential variation later on."
"With that said... I guess I won't need to ask about your nationality. American," she then added, the last word almost sounding more like a question then a fact before seamlessly moving on the next question.
[]I am an American.
[]Say Nothing.
"And your... schooling?" Marita then asked.
[] - Ivy League University
+ Choose two civilian skills (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
+ Choose a US Government favor.
+ Potential for Increased Influence with the US executive branch and Congress
[] - Just... College.
+ Choose an academic skill (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
+ Choose a civilian skill (Administrative, Athletics, Computer Use/Programming, Logistics, Martial Arts, Teaching)
+ Choose a Corporation Favor (lotta megacorporations out there)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with private corporations and organizations
[] - Just getting my feet wet.
+ Choose an espionage skill (Behaviorialism, Disguise, Escape, Shadow, Stealth, Surveillance, Survival)
+ Choose a civilian skill (Administrative, Athletics, Computer Use/Programming, Logistics, Martial Arts, Teaching)
+ Choose a US Law Enforcement Agency Favor
+ Potential for Increased Influence with the US Law Enforcement agencies
[] - Traveling on... Adventures.
+ Choose an exotic skill (Ritual/Occult, Parapsychology, Ufology, Psionic Knowledge, Basic ESP)
+ Choose an academic skill (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
+ Choose a civilian skill (Animal Handling, Athletics, Brawling, Navigation, Repair, Savoir Faire, Survival)
"So your background. How did you get your start?"
[] - Military (Air Force, Army, Navy)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with primarily US military organizations
+ Choose a Weapons Skill
+ Choose a Military Favor (Air Force, Army or Navy)
[] - Civilian - Government (State, NASA, FAA)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with the US executive branch and other agencies
+ Choose a civilian skill (Administrative, Computer Use, Communications, Politics, Diplomacy, Science sub skill)
+ Choose a Government Favor (US Congressperson or non-LEO Federal Agency)
[] - Civilian - Law Enforcement (FBI, NSA, Homeland Security, CIA)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with federal law enforcement agencies
+ Choose a following LEO skill (Investigation, Forensics, Awareness, Escape, Interrogation, Shadow)
+ Choose a Government Favor (US Federal Law Enforcement Agency)
[] - Civilian - (Academia, Defense Contracter)
+ Potential for Increased Influence with non-governmental research organizations or defense contractors
+ Choose an academic skill (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
+ Choose a Corporation Favor (lotta megacorporations out there)
Marita's fingers tapped into the keyboard again, almost eclipsing a faint buzzing sound that faintly reverberates in the back of your ears for a bit longer before looking up from the monitor again. "So before we get into specifics, why do you feel you'd be best for this position, Commander."
[] - People Person. I’m good at putting people at ease and on a federal and political level it has resulted in a lot of positive relations with people.
+ Choose two social skills (diplomacy, savoir faire, politics, intimidation, interrogation, persuasion)
+ Increased influence with any group
[] - Veteran. I have a lot of relevant experience not just with operations but leadership under duress as well.
+ Choose a weapons skill
+ Increased influence with a branch of the US Military
[] - Technocratic. I have a lot of expertise in bringing out the best in fields of science and technological research and its relevant applications.
+ Increased influence with any two non-LEO or non-Military Federal Agency
+ Choose a civilian skill (Humanities, Engineering or Science sub skill)
[] - Believer. While many people mocked the idea of things many considered impossible or merely implausible I was more than willing to take the risk investing wholly in this cause.
+ Trait: Politically Protected (Your howling at the moon has been proven right, the US government ain't going to confront you publicly)
+ Choose an exotic skill (Ritual/Occult, Parapsychology, Ufology, Psionic Knowledge, Basic ESP)
[] - Shadow Broker. In the world of spycraft and black operations, this organization and its cause was beneath… or above all of it. I found that challenge both intriguing and suitable.
+ Choose an espionage skill (Hacking, Awareness, Sleight of Hand, Shadow, Infiltration, Stealth, Escape)
+ Increased influence with two federal intelligence agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA, DIA et cetera)
[] - Duty. When called upon, I answered. I am the right person at the right time.
+ Increased influence with the US Executive Branch
+ Choose two favors from any four different government agencies.
"Well..." Marita then said with a pause, her eyes darting between her desktop monitor and then finally lifting a hand from her keyboard and tapping a button on the desk beside her computer. The buzzing stopped. "We have your brain scan on file from the questions. The Council will be ready to meet you momentarily."
With that said the SRSG paused and glanced up at you.
"Did you have any questions for me first?"