Anyone got some time to waste?

Kei Nakamura · Post by **Kei Nakamura** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:25 pm

I have gone over some of the latest sat pics of the messapotamia area and I belive I have something. There are indications of an undiscovered population center in the area - probably just a trick of shadows or resonance, but the traces are too compelling to just let them go uninspected.

Normally I would try to get more academic assistance, but the area is unsecured, possibly hostile, and I am not sure I want to see the site become common knowledge.

I will gladly provide transport and living expenses, as well as making sure proper equipment is available.

Pendragon, I would apreciate it if you would contact me on this one, I have a few questions, that you may be able to answer, I dont know how relevant they are yet.

Also I would like to collaborate with any of you with an anthropology, or archeology background with familiarity of the region, just wanting to check a few details.

kalle · Post by **kalle** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:31 pm

I will go. The terms of my contract are complete. I am freelance again.

Only recently I learn the Anthropolgy, but I can help with the site security if I cannot help with the science.

Prof. Rosecrest · Post by **Prof. Rosecrest** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:37 pm

Well as soon as we get a handle on a few things here I would like to maybe tag along.
Just need to figure out what is going on in Hannah's head at the moment.

Kei Nakamura · Post by **Kei Nakamura** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:43 pm

I am shooting for arrival on site on the 19th of this month, and a full mapping, with confirmation or denial of a possible dig by the 22nd.

kalle · Post by **kalle** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:44 pm

Sounds good to me.

Logos · Post by **Logos** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:26 am

I've got some time before my captain wants me back in for a psychiatric examination, and I do have some cash saved back in my account, so I don't have to rush back JUST yet... Sure, what the hell, I look forward to seeing you again, Kei.

Ron Caliburn · Post by **Ron Caliburn** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:04 pm

Happy excavatin'

Kei Nakamura · Post by **Kei Nakamura** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:04 am

Only if we are lucky, and the sight is there. but these anomolous images are just too close to exactly the same signs a modern civilization leaves, that they cannot go uninvestigated.

There is also teh consideration that the location does fit the described location of a Babylonian "city of eternal night" rumored to be the dwelling of "the gods that were men".

If the cross reference is accurate, there may be some truely interesting thing to find there.

GhostSpider · Post by **GhostSpider** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:53 am

Before Karlash drafted me into this war, I was an anthropology student. Not to mention that my own search is leading me in that general direction. Shoot me a PM with the details and i'll see what I can work out.

Logos, if you need money, i'd be more than happy to let you borrow some.

Logos · Post by **Logos** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:28 pm

Thanks, Ghost, but as I said, I'm fine for right now.

Kolya · Post by **Kolya** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:12 pm

Iraq, huh? I will not be going there ever.... again.

Ron Caliburn · Post by **Ron Caliburn** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:38 pm

Way things are going here, some of us in this country might not get a choice.

But at least they'll go well armed.

Kei Nakamura · Post by **Kei Nakamura** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:08 pm

I have a charter arranged, we will be flying to Khazakstan to switch craft, then in a cargo plane that will be transporting us and our equipment.

If everyone will let me know where to send the tickets to reach Chicago, we leave in two days out of O'Hare.

Kalle, Logos, Ghostspider, anyone else?

GhostSpider · Post by **GhostSpider** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:42 pm

I'm in Italy right now Kei, so if you send me the location of the dig site, I can meet you there.

Kei Nakamura · Post by **Kei Nakamura** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:20 pm

I will have a flight ready for you on the night of the 18th, to take you to khazakstan where we are meeting our equipment. Not posting the airfield till we take off from there, I would not like anyone to jump my find till I at least have more information about it.

In on the 19th, map and search till the 26th, then I will know if I have enough to warrant a full dig and investigation, as well as the information to know if that is prudent or not.

Kalle, I have a contract drawn up for you. $10,000.00 for a 15 year NDA along with a 30 year exclusivity clause regarding your actions and the site, nor bad for what may be a bust, but you will have to forgive me for wanting it in writing that everything that gets removed goes through proper process.

GhostSpider · Post by **GhostSpider** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:57 pm

Kei, how much cargo space will this plane have. I just came into the possesion of some rather valuable materials that I need to take with me.

kalle · Post by **kalle** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:44 pm

Kei Nakamura wrote:Kalle, I have a contract drawn up for you. $10,000.00 for a 15 year NDA along with a 30 year exclusivity clause regarding your actions and the site, nor bad for what may be a bust, but you will have to forgive me for wanting it in writing that everything that gets removed goes through proper process.

Ok Kei.

Rain · Post by **Rain** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:42 am

Kei if you are not adverse Athena, and I would like to join in on this little jaunt.
Both of us are L.E.O.s, C.S.I. trained and have other talents of a less normal bent.
Well?

Shadowstalker · Post by **Shadowstalker** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:51 am

You sure about this sis?

Kei Nakamura · Post by **Kei Nakamura** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:29 pm

I will be quite glad to have you along, Any of you skilled with small arms? if so which ones, I cannot promise anything on site security other than some advance warning, so better safe than sorry. I will handle the import of the equipment, as long as the budget isn't too overboard.

Shadowstalker · Post by **Shadowstalker** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:59 pm

Both Rain, and Athena are very skilled with small arms. If you have any concerns about site security I can send a one or two other people for just that?

Ron Caliburn · Post by **Ron Caliburn** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:43 am

One or two more? This is a warzone - if it goes down, you'll need more than a couple of hired guns to get by. There are plenty of PMCs already operating in the area - I suggest you set up a contract with one of them.

Shadowstalker · Post by **Shadowstalker** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:02 am

Actually I know some people, that I trust who would be more than willing to do site security, if I asked. Heck I would arrange for their payment.
Kei if you are willing I can have them meet you on site? They are all spec op trained, they are in the region, and this would not be the first time that they have worked security on a dig site.

Kei Nakamura · Post by **Kei Nakamura** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:59 pm

Site security shouldn't be an issue, the only reason I took the evacuation precautions is that the area is a conflict zone, so I tought it would be prudent.

As for hireing a private security company to do the job, the only ones I would trust are outside of this project's budget - unless we find something, at which point it is no longer a site verification trip, and gets a much larger budget.

Shadowstalker · Post by **Shadowstalker** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:31 pm

I can cover the fee for you if need be, but if you feel to many people getting involved could still draw unwanted attention. I can limit things to provideing only a few other people from my own team or one of the other teams I work with.
Hopefully you will not need heavey fire power, but you can have it availabe if you need it.

Kei Nakamura · Post by **Kei Nakamura** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:58 pm

Not needed, as I said, since we have a nice small group we should be able to avoid any major problems.

Have some clothing that some of the other ladies might not like, but the robes and veil are actually very excelent at keeping cool, offer amazing mobility, and you can hide almost anything smaller than yourself in the folds.

Have some turbans and light robes for the gentlemen as well. Not saying that anyone has to wear the stuff, but I have found that if you are in an extreme environment it never hurts to pattern your dress after the local indigenous people.

Rain · Post by **Rain** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:10 pm

I can deal with that I guess, as can Athena.

Ron Caliburn · Post by **Ron Caliburn** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:35 am

Again, this is Iraq - if any side mistakes you for being on the other side, they will come after you as hard as they can at the momment.

A small number of guards isn't goign to keep you safe.

GhostSpider · Post by **GhostSpider** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:38 am

I think I just found a solution to the security problem. Going to require some more study though.

Shadowstalker · Post by **Shadowstalker** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:44 am

I think I understand what Kei is thinking, to many people and you run the risk of attracting attention you don't want. It is easier to get in with a smaller group without drawing attention.
This does not mean I am thrilled with the idea thou.
Ghost what have you got, if you need anything for it i may be able to help out?