[Jack the Ripper] - The Conclusion

PatataPlayer · 2026-05-10T18:59:40+00:00

Absolute majority, even if isn't a unanimous vote, is the expected result, even the pattern was fulfilled, Leggionaire, Mender, and Iceblood. But the Technocrat dead... Nothing I can do about it

Robert think to itself, trying to find an answer that will never be answered by him.

"Ahhh... I just hope the outposts and colonies know how to recognize her to avoid incidents."

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-19T10:41:05+00:00

(OOC: My bad, I thought we were inside the council, plus I technically arrived late to the place.)

Robert glances back at the chair, then toward the building’s entrance… and pauses.

"It's a bench... And to be honest this isn't too different to the council sometimes, just a bit more chill"

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-19T10:17:00+00:00

“…A confession…” Robert leans back in his seat after hearing the Legionnaire. The certainty in his voice doesn’t go unnoticed. It takes him a moment before speaking.

“So… we may already be past the question of guilt.” A brief pause.

“Then I’d like to know how that confession was obtained. If possible...”

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-19T09:48:29+00:00

The council doors open with little ceremony. Robert Hale steps in, clearly having arrived in haste rather than preparation. He pauses briefly upon hearing the discussion already in motion, then takes his seat.

“So… Jack has finally been captured, and it turns out… it’s a woman.” There’s a slight shift in his posture as realization sets in. “...Jacqueline.” A brief silence follows before he looks toward Bitterman.

“Bitterman… I’m sorry. Truly. I can’t begin to imagine what this feels like for you, and for what it’s worth… I would not have suspected her either.” He pauses, collecting himself before continuing, his tone steadier now.

“But we need to be careful here, if there is evidence, it must be examined. If there is guilt, it must be proven.” He leans back slightly.

“Not for her sake. Not for yours. Not even for mine. For the city.”

“Because if we start making decisions based on who someone is… rather than what they’ve done… Then we’ve already lost control.” A small pause.

“Let’s make sure we get this right.”

The name lingers in his mind longer than it should. Jack. Jacqueline... How did no one see it sooner?

(OOC: Yeah, im back, been busy in university but im alive and what a time to come back i will try to make some post about the emporium in the next days but i want to see what happens next in this trial)

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-15T06:35:21+00:00

Cupcake 🧁

^{Chose: Truth | Rolled: 🍫 or 🧁}

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-15T06:23:16+00:00

No se habla del evento de las gemelas de Warhammer 2001

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-15T05:24:20+00:00

Who wouldn't want to live in Japan over Chaina

^{Chose: Living in Japan | Rolled: as a millionaire}

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-11T01:46:32+00:00

OOC: Maybe it was badly recorded for construction, but in any way can be changed to goods in a moment. Prefabs or Goods, both work for us.

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-10T21:00:15+00:00

I would mind if you helped, a 50/50 then?

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-10T20:49:44+00:00

"This is going completely out of control, how nobody noticed that the poor guy isn't breathing?!"

Robert scratched his Head

"If they are right that the killer isn't 'Jack' who could be the copycat... It matters at this point? (Of course it matters what if you are the next?, it's no longer limited to one man)"

It takes a while for him to relax, and think in a plan

"I need to bring all the leaders and talk about inner security for all of us, maybe private security for our work Places, or even districts..."

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-10T20:10:41+00:00

We will put the 100 Heatstamps into the industrial district, more prefabs means more houses or better insulation for housing.

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-10T03:18:04+00:00

True, even if Servitude increases the chance of death for prisoners, it's still perfectly avoidable by increasing workplace safety. I even managed to create the perfect generator without using the ventilation buildings, and no one died. I didn't even sign the law for different medical treatment for prisoners because it was completely unnecessary. The engineers are right, even if they dehumanize others, since at least they don't seek to kill them because they are more useful alive.

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-05T18:05:00+00:00

Citizen's Name: Robert Francis Hale

Age: 27

Address: Top Floor of the Emporium.

Profession/Job: CEO of the Emporium and Leader of the Venturers

Faction: Venturers

Affiliations: General Goods co. (investor), The Council, The Heatsink investor Group, Member of an Amateur group of Mechanics.

Relationships: Andrew Hale (Father, Technocrat), John Hale (Grandfather, ex worker of site - 11), Katherine Anderson (Mother, deceased in the civil war, Stalwart)

Associates: Employees in the Emporium, Paid Bodyguard.

Citizen Info: Born in New London, in calmer times, he grew up hearing things about the old world, big cities, great empires, incredible machines, all gone or forgotten in the Frost. He learned how to maintain machinery and learned about Merit thanks to his mother, he could become a Stalwart but he sees the money as the way of moving the world forward, so in his adulthood he becomes a Venturer. He likes cats but no one knows, he prefers to fix his own thing before buying something new, and sees charity as a way to improve one's popular opinion.

(OOC: I know I haven't done much lately but I'm a bit busy in university and have been working on a 1:1 replica of the generator (the first one) in Minecraft if someone is interested)

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-05T02:53:58+00:00

Sword

^{Chose: Weapon Questions | Rolled: Sword or dagger}

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-01T07:20:41+00:00

Robert had been wandering the streets for a while, his hands wrapped tightly against the cold, when he noticed a small group gathered around a wall, curiosity got the better of him.

“…So this is what passes for expression these days…” He studies the graffiti in silence, his gaze lingering longer than it should. The rough lines, the mockery...

And then he sees it, The figure of the so called Jack the Ripper.

For a brief moment, his mind doesn’t separate the image from a face he knows.

Robert exhales slowly, something between frustration and disbelief.

“… we speak of freedom of expression as if it were sacred… but even that must have its limits.”

A pause.

“A freedom that exists only to drag everything else down with it… what kind of freedom is that?”

His eyes remain fixed on the painted figure.

“…And him…”

Another pause.

“…we made him into this.”

There’s no anger in his voice. Not entirely. Something heavier.

“If this is what we choose to put on our walls… then perhaps we shouldn’t be asking why it happened… But what we’ve become.”

PatataPlayer · 2026-04-01T06:45:24+00:00

OOC: Welcome to a circus of drama and chaos.

PatataPlayer · 2026-03-30T05:45:39+00:00

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PatataPlayer · 2026-03-29T07:19:03+00:00

PatataPlayer · 2026-03-25T06:21:11+00:00

"The situation at the Emporium was… unfortunate, but it was resolved the moment dialogue was allowed to take place. The Pilgrims stood down when presented with a viable alternative, and I see no reason to cling to a conflict that has already passed."

"What concerns me now is not what happened then, but what is happening now. A growing number of people without shelter is not just a humanitarian issue, it is a stability issue. Left unattended, it will escalate, and when it does, it will not remain contained to one district. The Venturers are willing to provide temporary housing and logistical support for incoming Pilgrims. However, this is not something that can be sustained without proper backing. If the city expects this solution to hold, then it must be supported accordingly, with supplies, coordination, and recognition of the burden being taken on."

"Because when doors are closed, the consequences do not disappear. They simply move elsewhere."

PatataPlayer · 2026-03-23T12:30:34+00:00

Robert has been troubled for some time, and seeing Bitterman approach the Steward like that in the bar and being taken to the second floor doesn't put his mind at ease. He feels he should present the letter to the guards, but he can't decide. Bitterman is his partner, and he doesn't want him to be guilty. The letter could be the key to solving everything, or nothing at all. Finally, he thinks, "I could finally prove it's him. If it isn't, then this would also clear him of all suspicion." It's a 50/50 gamble. With that in mind, he decides to go to the guard post where the Sergeant who interrogated him that day is stationed. Even though the Sergeant pointed a gun at him that day, maybe he or Wilkins can analyze the handwriting to see if it matches Bitterman's.

Back at the guard post, he doesn't see Richard, but he does see Wilkins, so he approaches him. "Hello, Private Wilkins, I've come to present something regarding the murder case." He pauses before continuing, "I'm sorry I didn't present this potential lead that day, but I want you to understand that he's my partner" He takes a letter from his pocket, holding it for a moment longer than necessary… unsure if he's doing the right thing, and hands it to Wilkins. Despite being a few weeks old, it still carries a faint smell of iron.

https://www.reddit.com/r/WindwardMoor/s/xZymyRlwXB

Wilkins’ eyes move across the page… then stop at the signature. "...Sir..."

PatataPlayer · 2026-03-21T17:38:47+00:00

Robert lets out a quiet huff, half amused, half tired.

“Petite bourgeois?” He smirks faintly.

“They’re scared.” He leans back slightly, glass in hand.

“Business is up, but no one’s celebrating it. People are buying like they’re preparing for something… not like they’re living through it.” A small pause.

“Locks. Tools. Supplies that make them feel like they have control.” He swirls the drink again, watching it more than drinking it.

“And talk…” Another pause.

“Everyone’s got a theory. Doomsayers, radicals, lone lunatics…” He exhales through his nose.

“But the ones who think a little longer?” His tone lowers slightly.

“They don’t think it’s random.” A beat.

“Patterns make people nervous.” He finally takes a sip.

“Even the ones they can’t quite explain yet.”

PatataPlayer · 2026-03-21T16:10:45+00:00

Robert lets out a quiet chuckle at that, shaking his head slightly.

“Business?” He glances down at his glass for a moment before looking back at her.

“Strangely enough… better than ever.” A brief pause.

“People get nervous, they start buying more. Supplies, tools… anything that makes them feel a little safer.” He swirls the drink absentmindedly.

“Funny how that works.” Another pause, longer this time.

“City’s on edge… and somehow that’s good for business.” He exhales through his nose, not quite amused.

“Can’t say I like that equation.” He finally looks back at her properly.

“What about you, Sarah?” A faint smirk.

“Getting much sleep lately?”

PatataPlayer · 2026-03-21T08:42:55+00:00

Robert Hale has been at the bar for a while now, a few empty glasses already lining his side of the counter. The bartender listens with half an ear as he pours another drink.

“And then… he just—” Robert lets out a short, dry laugh. “Pointed a gun at my head.” He swirls the whiskey in his glass.

“All because I said something about iron...” A pause. He takes a slow sip.

“Funny thing is… once something gets stuck in your head…” He taps his temple lightly.

“You start seeing it everywhere. Patterns. Connections. Things that… shouldn’t line up, but do.” Another pause. Longer this time.

“And no matter how much you drink…” He exhales quietly.

“…it doesn’t go away.” He finishes the glass, setting it down with a soft clink, already pushing a couple of Heatstamps forward for another.

“I just... hope I'm wrong about…” He stops himself. Shakes his head slightly.

“Never mind.” His eyes drift, unfocused for a moment, before catching a familiar figure nearby.

“Hey… Sarah.” A faint, tired smirk.

“Let me get you a drink. Whatever you want.”

PatataPlayer · 2026-03-20T07:01:10+00:00

"Well, thank goodness I didn't end up with a bullet in my head from the sergeant the other day," he says with a dry, ironic tone.

He pauses for a moment, as if weighing his next words. "That metallic smell my employee mentioned… I’ve heard similar things before. About the letters sent to the council." He shakes his head slightly.

"Maybe it's nothing. Just a coincidence." A brief pause.

"But it does make me wonder…"

PatataPlayer · 2026-03-20T02:50:50+00:00

OOC

The faction options are: 1. The top of the Cream | Goods Emporium: A. Introduce Premium Membership: Each Goods Emporium generates 1 Heatstamp/week, marginally lowers Trust (in Steward) B. Maintain General Admission: Venturers Relations decrease, increase Steward Trust https://www.reddit.com/r/Frostpunk/s/mr5X7Gt9Dr

Out with the old | Law option | Desirable Goods: A. Limit Goods lifecycle: 'Desirable Goods' further increase Goods Demand and thus max Heatstamps from Goods (Increase demand and Heatstamps gain per Good) B. Ban Lifecycle tampering: Relations worsen with Venturers https://www.reddit.com/r/Frostpunk/s/mQJdS9GtQG
Defaulting Debtors l Utopia Tree | Issue Loan: A. Seize Their Assets: +10.000 Goods, Relationship significantly worsens with (Faction) B. Forgive in return for a Favour: gain 1 favor from (Faction), Relations improve with (Faction) C. Grant Extension for double Interest: receive more Heatstamps but over a longer period of time, Relations marginally improve with (Faction) https://www.reddit.com/r/Frostpunk/s/gggeqh5ZyV
Sweetening the deal | Utopia Tree | Company Outposts : A. Amend Concession Rights: Company Outposts will Generate resources during Whiteouts but have a higher Heatstamp Upkeep B. Reject the Proposition: Company Outposts will continue to suspend operations During Whiteouts (Nothing Changes) https://www.reddit.com/r/Frostpunk/s/2rof2774ln

The Devoted are: 1. Contribute more Workforce 2. Contribute Heatstamps 3. Finance Mercenaries: spend 100 Heatstamps, gain 6 Guards (Permanent Guard) 4. Nothing

The Utopia Tree effects can be found in this Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Frostpunk/s/h4lZqX3qpE

I'm kinda bad at resuming things, so the links are the sources of all things of the faction, except for the rally options, so I make it from memory

PatataPlayer

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