[20th January 2009]
[St Bricin's Military Hospital, Dublin]
...the stunning gas fire in an upscale the London nightclub last Saturday, that claims the lives of dozens of the city's leading politicians, newspaper editors and businessmen, has sparked intense calls for greater enforcement of health and safety regulations in the House of Commons. Already an investigation by the Metropolitan Police after a mere two days has yielded findings of corruption and bribes amongst various levels of the government that led to this...
I hummed thoughtfully at the article in the Independent about the fire last Saturday night and the 'investigation' into the events that caused it. Or more accurately the cover-up of actual events that they were implementing across the water right now as they seemingly cleaned house judging by some of the names being listed on the page before me. Honestly it was pretty sickening to see those creepy perverted fucks that'd died in the Satanist Torture Club of Debauchery being lionised as heroes or at least poor suffering souls who'd tragically lost their lives in the fire. Maybe I shouldn't have 'accidentally' started the fire and instead contacted some journalists before the London Bobbies arrived?
'Too late for that now' I mused and continued reading through the various related stories before seeing an interesting tidbit almost hidden at the back of it; seemed Sir Peter Marston had died in a 'tragic' road accident yesterday morning. Seemed 'cleaning house' could have counted as a bloody coup in other countries or if it became public knowledge...though I could agree with the decision not to as an unstable United Kingdom wasn't what we wanted here in this country. Better a stable friendly one was the option the government was aiming for right now as I sat with my feet propped up on the chair before me.
"They...are reporting on the events I expect..." a whisper-hoarse voice from the hospital bed caused me to lower the paper and glance over at the young man resting there.
"Ah, good morning Your Royal Highness...and they sort of are. Pretty good cover-up your government is managing to pull all things considering. It's...impressive...in an unfortunate sort of way considering everything that's happened. Evidently there was this terrible gas fire in London over the weekend according to what the papers say"
"Ah, I...should have expected...where..." he was frowning at me slightly and glancing around "...do you, may I ask where...ah I'm..."
"Still in Ireland Your Royal Highness I'm afraid, sad to say your previous period of wakefulness wasn't your imagination, nor a fever induced dream either. Though I assure you are safe, in fact members of MI6 and a Representative of your Mother will be here very shortly to confirm your good health and ensure your safe return. I'm here of course to ensure your safety...and possession free status of course, along with the rest of the protective detail till you can return"
Perhaps it was a mistake to mention the whole possession 'thing' but frankly there wasn't going to be anyway around not talking about it in some measure in the coming days. Likely with less friendly people than myself as the eldest Prince wasn't exactly a lamb in woods in this whole affair; while he'd entered into it blind, the fact was he'd attempted to utilise demons to gain some degree of power through a pact.
Always a bad idea; especially where you were a spoiled rich kid surrounded by far smarter and more ruthless (but still idiot) devil worshipers than himself. Still he seemed to have been both fully purged of this 'Calibraxis' and genuinely repentant of his actions...considering what the demon forced him to do I wasn't entirely shocked by that revelation at all. Wouldn't be much of a consolation after all the horror but him turning into a better person and somewhat redeemed was better than naught in my view.
"Of..course, yes, my apologies my good man. You are one...that healed me yes?...I remember...remember..." he looked like he may get sick as he spoke but he continued on slowly "...you were masked, and then...are you that...skull faced one, yes..."
I shrugged illusion active over my full gear "Afraid so your highness, in disguise I'm afraid and here to make sure you were fully demon free and hale and hearty and all that good stuff. Do you wish me to summon a nurse or an official from the government to speak too?"
He shook his head weakly "No, I just wish to rest a moment and recover from...everything...can you prevent...ha...it happening...to myself again?"
"Perhaps your highness, but it would have to be at the express of yourself and representatives of your government I'm afraid. My own government would much rather not to be accused of mind controlling your highness, or otherwise causing harm" I answered honestly sticking to the 'script' so to speak. Build trust and all that jazz.
Myself and Brendan Finn had been rotating in here since last night, with John Constantine being kept far away from here after his initial investigation of the Prince's health and mental state. Truth be told he was seriously considering moving over here and staying on the payroll for the moment...to the delight of Kathyrn Ryan evidently who'd already being talking to him of it. Personally I was torn between the man being a walking disaster area and the fact we could monitor and help him somewhat over here...because as this madness had shown he'd get involved in this stuff regardless of support. And then drag others like myself into it. As best I could tell my bosses in the government agreed...
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Roinn an Taoisigh
Department of the Taoiseach
Top Secret – Not for Public Release or Recording
Closed Meeting of the Cabinet – 1503-D/2
Date: 18th January 2009
Departmental Establishment:-
Supernatural Hazards Investigation, Enforcement and Legislative Division (S.H.I.E.L.D)
This working paper is Cabinet and selected Department Head distribution only and is not for public disclosure. Any release of this document, or recording, without the relevant authorisation will be considered a Criminal Act and tried under the auspices of the Special Criminal Court*
Overview
Owing to the events of the 17th of January 2009 this study and proposal has been authorised by the Departments of the Taoiseach, Finance, Defence, Foreign Affairs and Justice in relation to the potential dangers arising from currently unidentified and potential misunderstood phenomena classified as supernatural, magical, sorcerous, demonic, or other such, in origin. Having being provided sufficient proof of the physical existence and threat of these phenomena upon the nation via the persons identified as; Agent Amergin, Ranger A, Ranger B, Ranger C, Ranger D, Ranger E, Subject A, Subject B, Subject C, and Foreign National A; the Cabinet meet in emergency session and has authorised the formation of a law enforcement, military response, and investigative agency for the purposes of handling these threats.
Objectives
The statutory objectives of the organisation are to be –
· the identification of the of persons which derive, or are suspected to derive benefit, association, or understanding, directly or indirectly, from unknown phenomena, by/with means hostile to the State and;
· the taking of appropriate action under the law to deprive, or to deny, those persons deemed hostile of such materials, assets or the other benefit of such phenomena that would cause harm , and
· the pursuit of any necessary investigation or other preparatory work in relation to the understanding of said disturbances and phenomena within and without the State
· to ensure the suitable creation of;
o legislation in regards to the effective long term regulation and understanding of said phenomena and practitioners
o certified training and classification systems for legal usage of these phenomena for practitioners within the state
o maintain statutory anonymity of the organisation till such time as otherwise authorised by the government
o establishment of secure facilities for the implementation of these objectives and incarceration of offenders
Proposed Structure of the Organisation
Having reviewed the currently available information it has been proposed that this organisation by established as a Body Corporate, though formation shall be restricted from public record till authorised at a later date. A select committee of the Oireachtas has been drawn and empanelled, with authorisation from the Office of the President, to grant whatever powers are allowable under current Legislation for the carrying out of the current objectives of the organisation. As such the structure of the organisation shall be as follows;
- Chief Divisional Officer (reporting directly to the Office of the Taoiseach)
o Investigative and Research Bureau
o Enforcement Bureau
o Legal Advisory Bureau
o Training and Development Bureau
Proposed Staff Recruitment
Owing to the unusual nature of this assignment, along with the required confidentiality, the recruitment pool shall have to be expanded outside normal channels and recruitment criteria. As such it is proposed that the following numbers be considered for initial organisational planning and recruitment;
- Twelve (12) Members of the Defence Forces
- Individual Classified as Agent Amergin
- Individual Classified as Foreign National A
- Individual Classified as Subject B
- Six (6) Members of An Garda Síochána
- Five (5) Members of the Department of Justice
- Three (3) Ordained Priests of the Christian Faith (Catholic, Church of Ireland & Orthodox)
- Two (2) Imams of the Islamic Faith (Sunni branch & Shia branch)
- One (1) Rabbi of the Jewish Faith
We also propose the summoning of the Special Criminal Court in regards any enforcement action and maintain of secrecy till structures are in place to ensure adequate enforcement as to maintain public confidence in the abilities of the State to ensure their safety.
Relevant Legislation to be considered
- Malicious Damage Act, 1861
- Explosive Substances Act 1883
- Firearms Act 1925 to 1971
- Offences against the State Act 1939
- Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act 1875
- Offenses under the Criminal Damage Act 1991
- Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005
- Proceeds of Crime Act 1992 and 2005
- Witchcraft Acts 1735 -1846
This list is to be expanded and developed upon the recommendation of the to be establish Legal Advisory Bureau of the organisation*
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