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05 OCT 3307 | |||
*[[Francesca Wolfe]] of the Wallglass Investigations Agency provides an inside view of the [[Jokers' Deck]] gambling circle. "[[Erik Gunnarson|Gunnarson's]] intel was correct. The latest host is multi-billionaire investor [[Lexi October]], the lady who rescued [[Supratech]] from bankruptcy. We're in one of October Consortium's disused warehouse complexes, which looks derelict on the outside but is a fabulous glittering palace within. I don't actually know what planet I'm on, since all the servants – including me with my fake ID – were transported here in total secrecy. Jokers' Deck is exactly what you'd expect of a luxury casino for the super-rich. Exquisite food, sumptuous clothes, and dozens of games from deadlock poker to [[Giant Verrix]] racing. Wagers are made using billion-credit chips, precious gemstones and even land deeds to an entire continent. And that's not counting the VIP rooms that I can't get into. I've served exotic drinks to several famous faces, such as Duchess [[Rouncival]] and [[Scorpio DeVorrow]]. I've seen [[Simone Leatrix|Senator Leatrix]] talking earnestly to [[Jordan Rochester|Ambassador Rochester]] about a [[Aisling Duval|princess]] they both know. Arch-Corsairs Trask and [[Kay Volantyne|Volantyne]] from the [[Kumo Crew|Kumo Council]] are here, taking on [[Zachary Rackham]] at the roue mortelle tables. And there's no mistaking the voice of [[Alliance]] megastar [[Xiona]] whenever she wins big. Oh, and who should walk in just now but... wait, I can hear an alarm. Looks like a security alert. Damn it, have they detected me? I should – " The message was published by Erik Gunnarson, who added this coda: "I've heard nothing more from Wolfe since receiving this, and she didn't check in at a scheduled rendezvous point. I've decided to share her report as a warning to Jokers' Deck. If anything happens to her, just remember we know who you are."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/615c3c1eb344a01f325a8624 GalNet: An Undercover Report on Jokers' Deck]</ref> | |||
29 SEP 3307 | 29 SEP 3307 | ||
*[[Erik Gunnarson]] of the Wallglass Investigations Agency discusses the secretive gambling circle attended by the galaxy's wealthiest players. "Casinos and gaming hubs have always been popular, tempting people to risk their credits for the chance to score a lucrative win. But where do the billionaires and trillionaires go to enjoy that buzz? [[Jokers' Deck]] is a highly exclusive gambling event attended only by the rich and powerful. Nobody knows who runs it, only that it's held in a different location each time. Its attendees are guaranteed – and can afford – total anonymity. There was one exception. In 3305, Wallglass was hired to find the heiress Lady [[Talitha Ambrose]], after she vanished along with her family's fortune. I was part of the team that discovered she had gambled away 300 billion [[credits]] at Jokers' Deck in a high-stakes game of deadlock poker. Their security was so tight that we never learned much more. This year I've been tracking several rumours, such as Jokers' Deck being present at the [[Galactic Summit]] and inviting political leaders to settle their differences at the roue mortelle table. But thanks to some costly bribes – which hopefully I can claim back as expenses – I've finally got a solid lead. My partner, [[Francesca Wolfe]], and I should have more to reveal soon. With a little luck we will gain a unique insight into this most privileged of gambling dens. Assuming we play our cards right..."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61545507446d1c373a643321 GalNet: Galactic Mysteries: Jokers' Deck]</ref> | *[[Erik Gunnarson]] of the Wallglass Investigations Agency discusses the secretive gambling circle attended by the galaxy's wealthiest players. "Casinos and gaming hubs have always been popular, tempting people to risk their credits for the chance to score a lucrative win. But where do the billionaires and trillionaires go to enjoy that buzz? [[Jokers' Deck]] is a highly exclusive gambling event attended only by the rich and powerful. Nobody knows who runs it, only that it's held in a different location each time. Its attendees are guaranteed – and can afford – total anonymity. There was one exception. In 3305, Wallglass was hired to find the heiress Lady [[Talitha Ambrose]], after she vanished along with her family's fortune. I was part of the team that discovered she had gambled away 300 billion [[credits]] at Jokers' Deck in a high-stakes game of deadlock poker. Their security was so tight that we never learned much more. This year I've been tracking several rumours, such as Jokers' Deck being present at the [[Galactic Summit]] and inviting political leaders to settle their differences at the roue mortelle table. But thanks to some costly bribes – which hopefully I can claim back as expenses – I've finally got a solid lead. My partner, [[Francesca Wolfe]], and I should have more to reveal soon. With a little luck we will gain a unique insight into this most privileged of gambling dens. Assuming we play our cards right..."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61545507446d1c373a643321 GalNet: Galactic Mysteries: Jokers' Deck]</ref> | ||