NOTW XXXIX: Impending Retribution Game Thread

[Romanichine]

I was under the impression that Seon had just given the drug to Love last night from what the Petty Officer just said, but you're right, not exactly sure what's going on.

What do you mean by "from what he just said" ?

Damn, the man's dead. I would like that experimental drug back sires

^ This?

Are you proposing that Lieutenant Love was killed by the drug, or that PO Seon is believing it?

He was killed by two bullets, that much is obvious.

 

[Earthling]

What Seon said, implied the drugs were not originally in Love's possession, but that Seon gave Love the drugs last night. I was saying that the speculation that "Seon found out Love had the drugs" didn't sound right. Obviously Love was shot but the former event could or could not be entirely independent.

 

[Romanichine]

Yeah ok. Apparently I missed the word "back" in what PO Seon said... It does imply that he gave the drug to Lieutenant Love.

 

[Seon]

I did give him that experimental drug to help alleviate symptoms of homicidal maniacy, yes.

 

[Methos]

The question is, was Love killed because he was taking the drugs, had them, or something else entirely?

@Seon: What exactly does the drug do? Is there a reason someone would kill someone for taking the drugs?

 

[Askthepizzaguy]

I did give him that experimental drug to help alleviate symptoms of homicidal maniacy, yes.

YARRR....

Spoiler :

OOC: Often in games there is a serial killer and a psychologist.

If the head doctor can get to the serial killer and work his magic on him, the serial killer can be cured, and becomes a townie.

It's possible Love was killed because they didn't want a Serial Killer around, let alone a confirmed townie. That implies the guilty parties/mafia/wolves/saboteurs/bad guys are paying close attention.

Spoiler :

Apologies for using politically incorrect terminology.

 

[Winston Hughes]

When he thought nobody was looking, Apprentice Hughes tiptoed up to the table where the experimental drug had been placed, and attempted to slip it into his pocket. When he realised that everybody was looking, he put the drug back on the table, and tiptoed away again.

 

[Autolycus]

Captain Methos should be allowed to determine the distribution of the crate's contents, and Seon should be allowed to retrieve his drugs, as far as I can tell. Lieutenant Izipo's seeming indifference to the situation strikes me as conduct unbecoming of a commisioned officer, and he should therefore be sent to the brig.

 

[Seon]

The question is, was Love killed because he was taking the drugs, had them, or something else entirely?

@Seon: What exactly does the drug do? Is there a reason someone would kill someone for taking the drugs?

I never told anyone that Love was the homicidal maniac. I do not see the relevance between Love's death and the Experimental Drug yet.

As for your second question, no. There is no reason why anyone would kill for the Experimental Drugs.

 

[God Emperor]

*Old skippy, more grumpy and wierd than usual, began shouting so that all of the crew could hear him*

'Drugs are bad for your health.. it's no wonder you walk around getting yourself killed when you are doing nothing but drinking and ... taking drugs ! .. Now now.. if fifty seven years at sea has taught me anything then it is you youngsters should be watched every minute of the day..

Nooow.. Since we have a newly elected captain I think we need a good celebration.. with fireworks and jitterbugging .. and GOOD food.. for once *hmph* .. if anyone could bring me some baloons for a party then 'ol Skippy would smiling for a week

 

[Nictel]

Stumbling on deck.
"Ouch, I did not sleep well tonight. Well I certainly hope that was my last night in the brig. I'm sure Captain Methos will do fine with the crate. Don't want anything to do with drugs, they make you go crazy!"

Oh my dear, what have they done to you. Your face looks all banged up. Lucky someone does know how to handle a tool, well your internals do look better. I'm thankful for that.

"For tonight we probably should repair the bridge as main priority and bring Sonar online.
Hopefully you all see that I am not a killer now."

"Captain Methos, may I suggest I work as the leader of the repair crew? I believe we can work more efficient if someone delegates the tasks at hand."

 

[civplayah]

I'm not buying it.

Seon.

 

[Zack]

I'm not buying it.

Seon.

While it's easy to blame PO Seon for the death of LC Love, we must first remind ourselves of two things before we do so:

1. LC Love's corpse has three bullet wounds in it:
   • Two in his chest
   • One in his head
2. This would indicate that he was killed by someone wielding a gun, not by drugs
3. If it was not for PO Seon's own words, we wouldn't know that PO Seon had ever given the drugs to LC Love. Tell us, PO civplayah - why in the world would PO Seon tell everyone he gave the drugs to LC Love if he used them to kill the Lieutenant Commander? Do you really think our psychiatrist is that daft?

Think things through before you jump to conclusions, PO civplayah. Or maybe that's why you accused PO Seon, because you thought it would be an easy lynch? Thought you would have a good excuse for voting for him?

 

[civplayah]

I understand what you're saying, but just because he has bullets in him doesn't mean they were shot when he was alive. This won't be an easy lynch, and I'm just considering options right now.

 

[Zack]

Why in the world would someone shoot a dead body three times (from close range, too, as the update says)?

 

[Duke Blackstone]

Sirs, clearly the Lt. Commander was targeted because he was the Lt. Commander, and thus able to venture into many areas of the ship. PO Seon clearly is a medic, and although that does make him a fair target for your suspicions, I very much doubt he killed Love. Votes: Methos for the box, and... No Lynch tonight.

 

[CCRunner]

I feel as though the the lieutenant is correct. As the third highest ranking officer aboard, Lt. Commander Love would have been a high priority target. The Commander and Caption however, are likely to have extra sailors posted outside their doors at night, which would obviously cause problems for any assassins. I very much doubt that the good psychiatrist's drugs had anything to do with the matter.

Instead, I'd rather question Frozen in Ice concerning his literally last minute personal revelation that condemned Nictel to the brig for the night. What exactly persuaded you to change your vote?

 

[choxorn]

Why in the world would someone shoot a dead body three times (from close range, too, as the update says)?

It's possible that Love wasn't quite dead yet, or was dead, but the shooter was unaware, and thought he was sleeping. That raises the question of why he'd be shot three times, though- perhaps the attacker simply likes overkill, but it does seem far more likely that it was the gunshots that killed Love, not the drug.

On the other hand, Seon did threaten to force-feed it down my throat and watch me become a nervous wreck if he still had it yesterday on account of a stupid joke I told him, but this being Seon, I'm not sure whether I should take him seriously or not.

Diamondeye can have the crate.

 

[Backwards Logic]

((GM Note: Remember to not forward or directly quote any messages sent to you by other players or the GM to third parties))

 

[Frozen In Ice]

Well Warrant Officer CCRunner, I switched my vote at the last moment because I thought Nictel was the best choice to be put in the brig out of the people that had any possibility of being there. Now at least we have some evidence that he can't be any of the mischief makers from last night. That and someone had voiced their concerns of secret votes being used to target unspecting people. I didn't want the vote totals to be so low that secret voters could try to lynch anyone they wanted.

And I think this Seon/Love thing is just a distraction. I find it hard to believe that Seon would announce a connection so openly between him and Love if he was the killer. Instead I will ask that some of the quieter crew members speak up and voice their own opinions. Do you have anything to add Niklas?