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This is the Wizard.

( The voice that speaks is heavily distorted, and the feed itself is untraceable. The figure that speaks is behind a stylised mask of an old man with a white beard, and black spaces where the eyes should be. It’s less happy grandfatherly wizard and doesn’t err to into comically hideous halloween mask wizard, but it is still unsettling. The figure appears to be sitting in total darkness, with only enough light to show the mask, made more severe by the heavy shadows carving across it. )

Late last year the Majority Report shared that there were anti-ImPort sentiments raising with the “Reclaim Heropa” movement. I have found information on those leading this movement. The value of this information being shared and the movement destabilised was pressed by Count Dooku.

Attached are the names of some of the leaders of the movement. They are grassroots, two hundred and fifty-three members at last count. The present threat they pose to ImPorts is low. I am not yet certain if they will remain low threat, or if the concerns were justified. Count Dooku’s recent confession does not mean the movement is not a cause for concern, but it does put his own fears for ImPorts in a different light.

I have attached some of the information I gathered regarding the leadership.

( Behind her mask, MK clenches and unclenches her jaw. Old dudes: seriously, always the worst. She isn’t particularly surprised, but she is angry. Was a clone to be made part of this man’s machinations, once again?

The pause lasts a second too long before she cuts the feed. )

RECLAIM/LEADERSHIP
ARKIN, Meghan.
DECHIMA CITY COUNCIL.
Was almost killed during July last year (2017) during a rising of the undead. States that she escaped only through the bravery and sacrifice of Patrolman Amir Parron. Concerned with his memory and legacy and those of others who have lost their lives to ImPort related disasters. Advocates higher standards of training and protective gear for all first responders.

DeChima has been a starting point or central sufferer of a number of different disasters believed to be brought about by ImPorts, willingly or otherwise.

BAKEWELL, Clancy.
Partner: BAKEWELL, BAKEWELL & SOMMERS law firm, Philadelphia.
Impaled by Impocreat horn in the attacks in Philadelphia, argues that the attacks would not have been possible if ImPorts had not been encouraged to keep Impocreats. His law firm is high profile and is now dedicated to seeking restitution for natives who have become victims of ImPort related disasters.

CARDEN, Dane.
Former military. Hero poster child for this movement.
Sustained permanent nerve damage protecting native citizens during ImPort dispute of May 2017. Believes ImPorts to be petty, self-absorbed and destructive. (May not be wrong.)
Advocates for greater limitations to be set on ImPorts and appeals for their influence in media and business to be curbed.

STEINGARTEN, Karen.
Steingarten does not appear to have been directly affected, but she has helped organise rallies and done a number of speeches detailing the story of how her nephew was trapped in what she calls a “twisted Neverland” while he was holidaying in Florida in January 2016. Alain Steingarten has not yet recovered from the psychological scars of what he did under the power of mind control, which included hunting others for sport.

VANDERGEEST, Angelica.
Was visiting DeChima hospital when the anachronistic mirages began to attack the cities. Fought off a velociraptor with “a handbag and great gusto.” Makes use of networking, contacting government and media.

( Finally: a brief video, presumably from security footage based on the video quality and angle, of a woman who appears to be in her sixties and very well dressed, indeed fighting off a velociraptor with a handbag and great gusto. Somehow oddly badass, and deeply surreal. )

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Wow. Raptor with a handbag. That old bitty is badass.

( MK keeps a careful eye on how long she talks to anyone; call it a slightly more than healthy grasp of paranoia. The voice remains distorted. )

Is that the most important thing you got from this?

Lotta reading, but yeah I get the tldr. These are the people pushing for some kind of punishment or quarantine of porters right? Them over us?

Some. Most appear to wish for ImPorts to be restricted from certain cities, and greater limitations. Some simply want us to be held accountable.

Well I suppose accountability is fair, but I ain't being restricted to anywhere. This country doesn't have a great track record with segregation.

No, it does not. I don't think any country could.

They have sympathisers, but they do not generally appear extreme in their beliefs. I am continuing to look into it.

[Alex is not really sure how to address this.]

Good work. Just 'cause they're not dangerous now, doesn't mean they won't be.

Oh, I'm Alex.

( It's MK's special talent, killing conversations and phrasing things awkwardly. )

Time is an opportunity to become dangerous. ( Or to protect yourself. Or both. )

I am the Wizard.

( Anonymous online entity extraordinaire. Also producer of games. )

The...wizard. [Oh gods this was like Kinzie's inner sanctum all over again...although, in this place.]

So, you do magic?

No. Only computers. That might seem like magic for some.

[Wow it really was like Kinzie all over again]

Well it might as well be magic to me most times. Hey, can you make this stupid network ID thing go away? I don't really like flashing my whole name to people.

I can pay you, once I work up some scratch.

I'd be more scared of the old lady than the other names on this list, if you ask me.

[Sorry, did you want someone to take this seriously? Because after a moment, Han's levity fades, and he huffs out a breath.]

Honestly, this "Reclaim Heropa" thing isn't much of a threat. Long as they don't start vandalizing houses or businesses, I don't see why they can't be left on the back burner.

Perhaps. But it could become more dangerous. Threats should be monitored.

[Threats should be monitored, they say, and Han tenses visibly.]

Yeah? And how do you plan on monitoring them? You gonna put security cameras on them, trackers, bugs? They're not doing anything right now, and far as I can tell they don't plan on pushing their agenda to a new level. [He shrugs.] Besides, it ain't like they don't have a reason for hating us.

Now, if it does become more dangerous, then fine, I'm all for shooting first before they can, but so far they haven't tried to kill me or anyone I know, so.

Have you been investigating them? Attending their meetings? Do you know they aren't doing anything? They are stirring anti-ImPort sentiment. That could escalate.

Does it only matter if you are personally threatened?

( It's not a criticism. She exists on a similar level, most of the time. )

[It might not be a criticism, but Han bristles all the same.]

No, but come on. What, you're gonna spy on 'em 'cause you think they might be up to something? [He scoffs at the idea.] You're the one investigating them. You tell me what they're up to besides "stirring anti-imPort sentiment", 'cause I'm telling you, kid, that part ain't news. Not everyone likes us.

Some of them advocate controlling and monitoring further than we are already. Some of what they do will not harm, it is only to protect those who have been hurt already and prevent injury.

However, small sentiment can become bigger. Extreme attitudes could lead to attacks. Being cautious early on could prevent things reaching that level of animosity. That is all.

I think they are right to be cautious, and fair to be scared. I think Dooku could have had ulterior motives in wishing them investigated. I suggest caution, only. I presented this information so people could consider what they would like to do.

Edited 2018-02-20 11:29 (UTC)

I'm new here so I'm not completely tuned into the current events, but you make it sound as though this will be a concern sometime in the future. And what is the "Reclaim Heropa" movement?

Reclaim Heropa is a group that focuses on the problems ImPorts have created for native citizens. They are concerned with the funds for health and education that have been redirected to funding initiatives focused on ImPorts, and many of them have experienced injuries and trauma as a result of ImPort activities.

Sounds like perfectly valid concerns to me, if you don't mind my saying.

What's being done alleviate their worries?

Edited 2018-02-21 00:19 (UTC)

I do not mind, especially in the wake of Dooku's confession. ImPorts have a history of doing damage, even accidentally.

That would be a matter to speak to the Ambassadors about. I am not a politician.

Edited 2018-02-21 01:07 (UTC)

I don't suppose you might have contact information for any of those listed?

Not for anonymous requesters.

What's a better way to contact you? I don't like these type of posts for sensitive things.

[Looks like some folks are about to be in need of protection.]

[(And some watching.)]

Nothing wrong with a little patriotic rabble-rousing. Isn't that what this country was founded on?

Wanting to separate from British rule could be considered unpatriotic.

Nothing wrong yet. Their concerns aren't misplaced. It could become a threat; that is why I presented the information, for those it might be of interest to.

Perspective's a funny thing.

[A threat, huh. Yeah, to who?] It's possible. These folks sure aren't quiet about their beliefs, but engaging in peaceful discourse with opposite-minded folks is the cornerstone of democracy. Sure hope the interested parties have some good discussion points in mind.

Let's hope it remains peaceful. Sometimes that can be a front, too.

Did you find anything else, MK? Not just about the leaders, but their actions, the rest of the group...?

Yes. But do not use that name.

Alright, I won't use it.

What do you wish to know? Some things will require makes my research more specific.

Is the movement absolutely gone, or still going in the shadows? We haven't heard of them in a while.

They are not gone. They don't have powerful corporate backing, but that could happen in time. They move slowly, but steadily. Tortoise and hare. This is their world, they stay here. We come and go. They can maintain a tide better than we can.

Are they trying to go there? The corporate backing, I mean. Perhaps politicians?

One, as noted, is a member of the De Chima city council, but I have not as yet found indication of members in more influential positions in politics.

Carden appears to be a great influencer within the movement. I would not be surprised if he wanted to pursue that course.

I wonder if someone so public can afford being so publicly against imPorts too. [ they are heroes of the nation, after all ]

And they also have a law firm, so they can keep their actions clear, I assume.

When we are seen to have caused so much violence, yes. It seems there are ways we make things worse for other people here.

I haven't found anything suspicious about the law firm. They seem clean.

I don't doubt that. I have seen and lived a lot of destructive behavior from imPorts. Have you noticed any connection to Russia? Or to OTO?

Quite a list.

I'll be keeping an eye on this...Could be a problem if they gain more traction.

Gain more traction, then become more extreme. They could remain innocuous.

They could. But we have to try--we're going to try.

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