NationStates Jolt Archive


No Punishment Too Great...

Derscon
16-08-2006, 05:44
"Go, go, go!” The SS Shock Troopers kicked down the door to the small house in a rural town and swarmed the building, coming in from both the back and the front door. The house across the street was currently vacant, so a sniper team was set up in order to provide cover from the outside, while fire support teams were located in the back yard of the target home.

“This is Bravo Team. Ground floor secured.”

“Roger that, Bravo, Alpha’s going upstairs.” The squad leader led Alpha Team up the stairway and kicked down the door to the master bedroom. The people in the bed stirred a little bit, but received a rude awakening when they were thrown out of bed and handcuffed.

Meanwhile, a fragment of the team went into a minor bedroom to find another person laying there. He woke up a bit faster, but was still thrown out of bed and handcuffed. Once the top floor was secured, they took the arrested down the stairs and loaded them into the back of one of the converted APCs, slamming the door shut and locking it from the outside.

“Squad Six, this is Charlie. You may want to come and look at this.” The Squad leader was curious as to the message, so he walked back inside the house, going down into the damp cellar to see what was so interesting.

“Sir, check this out.” The Squad leader came up to what the Charlie Team leader was so excited about – just a wine cellar – when he saw what he was looking at.

“Is that a bottle of Chateau de Rothschild?” The Squad leader bent down to inspect it closer and grunted. “Damn. That stuff is worth a few million a bottle.”

“Yeah, I know.” The Charlie Team leader went to pick it up, but Squad Six smacked his hand. “It may be evidence, who knows? Don’t dirty it.” He clicked on his SCD. “Delta, are you camped out?”

“Yes sir. We can stay here as long as we need.”

“Good. Keep this place locked down until the Forensic folks get here. We don’t want any mischievous folks ruining this case.”

“Aye, will do, sir.”
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The three prisoners – one forty-three year old woman, a forty year old man, and a twenty-nine year old man – were each detained in separate interrogation cells in the basement of the local SS station. It was technically the SS’s jurisdiction, due to the crimes that were committed. Each had an interrogator for the person.

The Major responsible for the SS in this town was checking in on the prisoners, as this case was of “high importance,” according to command – that meant someone important cared about this case. He checked in on the forty-three year old first, going into the room that let you see into the interrogation room and hear what went on.

“Why were you letting him in your house?” The man shrugged.

“The guy was a mess; he looked like he’d been on the road for a few days. I invited him in to our house to get cleaned up and stay.”

“Were you aware that he was being hunted by the police?” The man shook his head.

“No, sir, I was not.” The major clicked off the audio and visual for him and instead flipped to the interrogation chamber for the woman.

“Did you have any idea he was on the run?” The old woman looked shaken.

“No, I didn’t.”

“Why do you have a bottle of Chateau de Rothschild in your wine cellar? That is quite out of your budget.” The old woman looked confused.

“Rothschild? Wine cellar? We don’t have one of those.” The major raised his eyebrow at her comment, continuing to listen.

“That’s a lie,” the interrogator shot back. “We found one in your basement; a wine rack with a Chateau de Rothschild!”

“I swear to you! I never put a wine rack down there! My husband and I don’t even drink!” The interrogator just grunted and walked out the door. He saw the major standing there, and saluted. The major turned to the interrogator.

“What do you make of it?” The Interrogator shrugged.

“She seems like she’s telling the truth, in which case there needs to be some more investigation done.” The Major nodded, and walked down the hall to the third room, the twenty-nine year old.

“Why were you running? ....Why did you hide in that man’s house? ....” It was apparent that the man had no intention of speaking. He just stared into the interrogator’s eyes, unafraid – arrogant, even. Interesting.

The major turned around and started walking back towards his office when a uniformed officer came up to him, saluting. “Sir, this just came in from Crime Lab.” He looked at the data, not really understanding what it all meant. The officer knew this by now, so he explained without being asked. “Sir, the DNA we took from suspect three matches the DNA in the body of the girl. Also, there are some unidentified fibres on her body that we collected.” The major handed back the folder and thought for a moment. “Captain, I want a team back on that scene to do some more thorough investigation. I think we’re missing something.”

“Yes sir.”

“As for now, though, I want a press release stating we found our suspect.”
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DERSCONI NEWS WIRE

Federal authorities have announced multiple arrests for the brutal rape and murder of sixteen year old Danielle Marmont, the daughter of the Field Marshal Auguste Frédéric Marmont. They have not yet identified any of the arrested, but they have said that there is “substantial evidence” against the suspects. They will not comment any further.

As most are aware, the rape and murder became national news almost the instant it was reported, due to the scarcity of murder in Derscon, never-the-less rape. It occurred in a town not too far from the seat of the Grand Imperial Council for the Advancement of the Protestant Faith in Wittenberg, Derscon. The body was found by patrolling militiamen, when they found a house deserted, with the inside damaged.

The Field Marshal has taken an extended leave of absence from the army because of his daughter’s brutal murder.

Even though Danielle was the daughter of a Field Marshal, the Marmont family lived humbly and in tune with their working-class conditions, living in a modest home in rural Derscon. Danielle was a Girl Scout who often volunteered with the Red Cross on various relief trips, and with nursing homes. She was advanced for her age, skipping two grades, being a senior at the Gymnasium two years ahead of time, being elected prom queen by her classmates. She was in the top ten percent of her class, receiving a full scholarship to Moscow State University, where she was to major in public service and philosophy, before meeting her violent death at the hands of a sadistic rapist.

We will bring you updates as we receive them.
Cherry Ridge
16-08-2006, 15:49
The three men sat silent as the television was turned off. There was not a sound, except for the occasional creaking of a chair. Finally, the man behind the desk said, "I'd like to send an observer for the trial. We, both civil authorities, may be able to learn something from the trial. Derscon is interesting, and I am interested in their court system." This man turned out to be the Cardinal Archbishop of Cherry Ridge. The man to speak next turned out to be King John Antonette, "Who can go? They are very private about their trials with foriegners. I know I could get permission, but then people would wonder why a foriegn head of state was observing."
Father Marco replied, "John, I could go. With the Cardinal's permission of course. You can contact that Prince friend of yours, ah, John. I can contact Blazhei. With two major influences they will have to let me in." John nodded, "I agree. Is it ok with you Cardinal?" The Cardinal started coughing, he was sick, but today was one of his better days. "Sure. Be careful, Father." He smiled, "Of course, Cardinal." With that, the King and Marco left.
Both left messages for their friends, asking to get Marco in.
Derscon
18-08-2006, 02:37
Scene of the Arrest

"What could we possibly be looking for?" Some of the people from Crime Lab, as well as the SS Major and an aide, were there, looking over the house once more. "I don't see anything." The Major grunted.

"You said they had Chateau de Rothschild. The lady denies ever even having a wine rack, nevertheless the second most expensive wine in the Empire. Let's go back there." The Forensics officer from the district police HQ sighed.

"Okay, fine." The team made their way back down into the cellar, walking over to the rack. "Looks fine to me." The Major walked forward, looking at the rack, inspecting the bottle-in-question more closely. The Major stood up, grabbing a hold of the bottle, and pulled out, turning it to the left. The wine rack moved out of the way to expose a small tunnel. "Well, then." The team moved forward into the tunnel.

By the drop in temperature, it was clear that they entered a room, but it was dark. The SS Captain, the aide to the major, flipped on a flashlight and found a lightswitch, turning it on. They all gasped at what they saw.

"This looks like a medieval torture chamber..." The Captain scanned around at all of the various equipment. A rack, a few bondage tables, meathooks hanging from the roof, brands, various iron torture devices, shackles attached to the walls with chains.

The crime lab officers immediately got to work as the SS officers, minus the Major, left the room to call for more crime techies and report the find.

"Sir." The major stopped looking around and looked over to the one 'labber' by the shackles.

"Yes?"

"I found some blood here, as well as on that one table over there."

"Yeah, and I found some on these things!" The Major looked over to another 'labber' hovering over the iron torture tools -- claws, prods, and what not. The Major simply nodded -- it was unnecessary to tell them to take samples.

A few hours later, they were done searching, and went back to the lab/SS base.
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22:00, jeez. The SS Major rubbed his eyes a bit, grabbing his coat. The SS captain came to his office with some files. Goddamnit.

"Yes?" The Captain, seeing that the Major was about to head out, kept the files.

"Sir, the blood is a match with Danielle." The Major sighed.

"Okay. I'm going home."
Curtissm
18-08-2006, 03:20
The television was immediatly turned off after the news report, by the President. This story had received a lot of attention. And the president wasn't going to stand by andlet it happen.

"I am not going to let this stand" shout President Curtiss to Secretary of Forgein Affairs, Mr. Plolard

"Sir, it's not our country, it's not our job."

"Well, it is our job to see that this 'offender' should be brought to justice!"

"True"

"Speak to the President of Derscon, I have an offer to make. The Armed Republic of Curtissm would like to send a team of Crime Lab professionals from 77 (Curtissm Intelligentence Agency) and I would like to free up 5,000 Curtissm Special Operation soldiers to keep the crowds and riots under control and proctect the jury. The wishes that this is handled correctly!"

More specifications will be provided if accepted.
Derscon
18-08-2006, 05:01
Xavier looked over the letter from Curtissm once and laughed. He quickly typed up a response in his father's name and sent it.

To: President Curtiss, ARC
From: Office of the Empyrean Imperator, DPED

Thank you for your offer. However, it seems some things need cleared up.

First off, The Divine Prussian Empire of Derscon is just that ; an Empire, ruled by an Imperator, crowned and empowered by the Grace of God. Derscon is not and never will be an inferior republic or -- worse yet -- a democracy.

Secondly, foreign intelligence officers are never, under any circumstances, allowed on Dersconi soil for any reason, under penalty of death. The same goes with foreign soldiers.

Thirdly and Finally, there are no riots in Derscon. There never were, there aren't, and there never will be riots in Derscon, and there is no threat to the jury, as one hasn't been selected yet. In fact, there isn't even a trial yet, because there aren't confirmed suspects. And even if there was, Derscon is perfectly capable of handling our own security.

On those counts, we must respectfully decline your offer.

Deo Vindice

Veliky Kynaz Xavier Alexeitovich Tsarevich Andropov II

On behalf of my father, His Most Eminent Majestic Highness Tsar Alexei Alexandrovich Caesar Augustus Andropov XIV, Fedei Defensor, Par la Grâce de Dieu: Ambrosial Seraph of The Divine Prussian Empire of Derscon, Veliky Kralj of the Eternal Empyrean Empire, Khšaçapavan of the Holy Covanent of God, Leath-Ri of the Redemption Isles, Lord Protector of the Imperial Grand Duchy of Bavaria, Imperator of the Greater Prussian Empire, Gloeihdamae
Derscon
24-08-2006, 04:22
Interrogation Room

Suspect Three, identified as 'Wilhelm Beria,' was simply staring at the empty chair across from him. The door clicked open and the Major walked in, draping his overcoat on the chair and sitting down. He pulled out a bottle of champaigne, pouring two glasses. "Drink?" When he didn't respond, he pushed the glass over to him and took a sip of his own. When Wilhelm didn't touch the glass, the Major shrugged.

"Fine, don't drink." He layed a file on the table and started looking through it. "You know, Wilhelm, there isn't a single lawyer that's willing to defend you in court." He shut the folder and put it back on the table. "The evidence is stacked against you. Life would be easier for everyone if you just pled guilty."

"Like hell. I'll defend myself." The Major raised an eyebrow at that, chuckling.

"You do that, son. You do that." The major left the room with the champaigne and overcoat, shutting the door behind him. The Captain was there to greet him.

"No luck?" The Major shook his head.

"He's guilty as hell, but defiant. We're going to trial, and he's defending himself." The Captain laughed.

"You know, there are other ways to get him to plead so we don't have to do a trial." THe Major shook his head.

"I know. I want this subhuman to make an ass out of himself before he's sent North."
Derscon
22-11-2006, 04:08
OOC: Whoops. I lost the link to this a long time ago. But, I feel like going on with this RP...

Wittenburg, Protestierstadt Großherzogtümer, Derscon

Stadthauptsitze von Schutzstaffel

The Major was looking over some of the classified reports that were coming in from Wewelsburg, the Reichhauptsitze SS. The things he was reading were not comforting to a Baptist such as himself. You have got to be kidding me. Reinstating the Einsatzgruppen and the Sicherheitsdienst, increasing the size of the Waffen-SS? This is insane! Major Erich von Manteuffel growled at the documents before throwing them in the fireplace. Tsar Rekjyavich Ivan Andropov III got rid of the Einsatzgruppen, and the first thing Tsar Alexei did was to cut the Waffen-SS in half and get rid of the Sicherheitsdienst. Xavier is mad. He took in a deep breath and a shot of vodka. Alexei should have gotten rid of the SS entirely when he had the chance. But, now he's dead. Hmm, these are treasonous thoughts you're thinking, Erich... his train of thought was interrupted by a knock on the door to his office. "Come in!" The door creaked open and his aide, secretary, and personal confidant walked in. "Ah, hello, Captain."

"Good evening, Major. I have some good news and some bad news."

"Okay. Bad news first."

"Well, this Beria character attempted to commit suicide after bashing down one of the cell guards. He was subdued and is curently resting in an artificial coma to be taken out at your discresion. One guard suffered some head injuries, the other a broken arm." Manteuffel sighed.

"Okay. The good news?"

"The male owner of the house has been acting strange. I think he's going to crack."

"Good. Bring him to an interrogation room. I'll be down in a bit."

"Yes, sir." The Captain snapped a salute before rushing off to do his assigned task, as the Major re-skimmed the case files on Beria and this houseowner.

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Interrogation Room

Major Erich walked in and took a seat across from the table, relatively unemotional.

"Good day to you, sir." The owner of the house was shaking, although trying to cover it up. A guard "accidentally" dropped some pictures by his cell of people who were executed for raping children and their helpers. Drawn and quartered bodies, people slashed up and thrown into a lake of piranhas, burnt in a furnace, and one was even crucified. Of course, all of them were fake pictures, but their purpose was fulfilled. The owner of the house didn't respond, so the Major kept talking.

"In your house, I noticed some strange things, some very strange things." The Major pulled out a bottle of Chateau de Rothschild and set it on the table. The house owner's left eye twitched a little. "Would you like some? Although, I suppose I should ask you if I could have some, I found it in your house." THe Major poured himself a glass and another, and offered it to the house owner. He accepted it, and the liquid in the glass was raging as if it was a hurricane.

"Now," the major said, continuing as the house owner struggled with his drink. "Your wine cellar opened up a strange passageway I decided to follow. What I saw in there was a torture chamber." The Major had an interesting way of interrogating. Some were elusive, trying to make the other person slip up. Some were brutal, using force. The Major, however, was simply overly nice with them, but in a way that was quite intimidating and un-nerving. "A torture chamber. Well, I'll admit to you, it struck me a bit odd. Now, why would you have a torture chamber in your house?" The house owner started to cry a little, but quickly regained what composture he sort of had before-hand. "Oh, did I mention we found Danielle's blood on some of your....devices? Things aren't looking too good for you right now." The owner began to shed a few tears again, but the MAjor kept going.

"You're looking at execution, really. Technically, capital punishment was outlawed, but Xavier can step in and override that statute. And in this case, he will. In fact, I already have a letter by Xavier saying that he will. And, as you know, rape is not taken lightly." At this point, the owner broke down, because everything the SS officer said was true, and he knew it.

"You can avoid this, though, if you sign this statement here. It says that you plead guilty to harbouring an Enemy of the People (Rape was actually classified in the same bracket as treason), and plead guilty for sexual perversion. However, you don't die, which is a good thing. You may actually get out before you die. Oh, you have to sign this statement of witness, saying that he did it, and then we'll say it was all him, not you. Fair enough?" THe house owner slowly nodded his head as he signed the two papers. Two SS guards walked in and escorted the house owner back to the cell, and the Captain came in and took the papers.

"Well, then, this will be a quick trial."