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Report No: GT/GE-170529-033241121

Location: Reno, NV

Agents:

• Drummond
• McCarter
• Parker
• Booth

Summary:

Agents Drummond, McCarter, Parker, and Booth were briefed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Antonia Pizzarelli on the unexplained disappearance of Nora Bridget, a software engineer at Persistent Vigil Imaging Solutions. Tasked with investigating the incident, the agents assumed the cover of Department of Defense compliance inspectors to infiltrate the company, gather information on Bridget’s work, and determine any connections to unnatural phenomena.

Operation Report:

• The agents convened with Assistant U.S. Attorney Antonia Pizzarelli in an airplane hangar in Reno, Nevada. Pizzarelli outlined the situation regarding Nora Bridget’s abrupt disappearance captured on a video she attempted to upload to YouTube.

• The video showed Bridget arriving at 1281 Galt Way in Sparks, Nevada. She spoke about being on the verge of figuring something out related to “the math” and expressed uncertainty about her own sanity. After exiting her car and looking skyward with a moment of realization, she vanished abruptly.

• During the briefing, Agent Booth experienced a sudden sharp pain in his leg. A spotted cat with an unusual appearance had bitten him. The cat bore a collar labeled “Master Cobb.” This incident mirrored previous encounters Agents Drummond and McCarter had with aggressive animals during prior operations.

• The agents discussed the pattern of animal interactions, noting the potential significance and considering that Agent Booth might now be affected similarly.

• Proceeding to Persistent Vigil Imaging Solutions, the agents presented themselves as Department of Defense compliance inspectors. They were met by receptionist staff and guided to a meeting with President Clyde Mock.

• Clyde Mock provided an overview of the company’s mission, focusing on the development of “Vigilant Stare,” an advanced surveillance system derived from military technology known as “Gorgon Stare.” The system integrates drone footage, infrared cameras, traffic cameras, and other sources to create a comprehensive surveillance network over urban areas, utilizing machine learning for image recognition and pattern analysis.

• Mock demonstrated the technology, showcasing live drone footage over Reno and discussing capabilities such as tracking vehicles, monitoring traffic incidents, and developing pattern-of-life analyses to predict individual movements.

• The agents observed internal concerns about the ethical implications and potential misuse of such pervasive surveillance technology.

• Vice President Rusty Lodel joined the meeting as Mock departed. Agent Parker requested detailed organizational charts, personnel records, badge access logs, and floor plans highlighting secure areas. Lodel provided the requested information.

• Examination of the organizational chart revealed that Nora Bridget was positioned uniquely, reporting directly to Vice President Lodel with only one subordinate, a software engineer named Kim Boyer. This structure was atypical compared to other teams within the company.

• Badge access logs indicated that Bridget frequently accessed secure areas, including a server room and a room designated for direct drone video feeds. Notably, she had spent an extended period on Saturday, May 27th, working a ten-hour shift when the office was largely unoccupied.

• Surveillance footage from that day showed Bridget displaying signs of frustration and deep concentration, consistent with working on a challenging problem. Toward the end of her shift, she exhibited a sudden change in demeanor, suggesting a breakthrough. She interacted excitedly with her computer, made use of her phone, and then left the premises.

• Further investigation into her computer access logs revealed that starting on May 22nd, she had been engaging with files labeled under “Glitch Investigation.” The agents lacked the technical expertise to delve deeper into the nature of these files or the specifics of her work.

• Agent Parker inquired about any anomalies or security concerns related to Bridget’s activities. Lodel mentioned that Bridget was exceptionally skilled and that her work was highly specialized, necessitating a unique reporting structure. He downplayed any unusual aspects of her access or behavior.

• Considering their cover and potential risks of exposure, the agents debated the merits of returning the next day to conduct interviews with other staff members, including Kim Boyer. Agent Booth expressed reservations about raising suspicions, preferring alternative methods of inquiry.

• The agents concluded their visit, maintaining their cover without arousing suspicion, and left the facility to plan their next steps in the investigation.

Analysis and Recommendations:

• Nora Bridget’s disappearance is likely connected to her intensive work on the “Glitch Investigation” and her role in developing advanced surveillance algorithms. The sudden nature of her vanishing suggests involvement of unnatural forces, possibly triggered by her recent breakthrough.

• The recurrence of aggressive animal interactions, now affecting Agent Booth, indicates a persistent anomalous influence linked to prior operations involving Agents Drummond and McCarter. The appearance of the cat named “Master Cobb” may hold symbolic significance and warrants further examination for connections to previous cases or known entities.

• Persistent Vigil Imaging Solutions’ development of pervasive surveillance technology poses a potential threat if exploited or compromised. The company’s ability to predict individual movements and behaviors could have severe implications for operational security and the broader objectives of Delta Green.

• Given the agents’ limited technical expertise in advanced computing and machine learning, it is advisable to assign specialists to assist in deciphering Bridget’s work and the nature of the “Glitch Investigation.” Access to her personal devices and workstations could yield critical information.

• Surveillance of Kim Boyer may provide additional insights into Bridget’s activities and potential associations. Discreet monitoring outside of the workplace may be more effective to avoid alerting company personnel.

• The agents should exercise caution regarding their cover identities to prevent exposure. Limiting further direct interactions with Persistent Vigil staff is recommended unless absolutely necessary.

• It is imperative to assess whether Bridget’s disappearance could lead to unintended dissemination of sensitive knowledge or technology. Contingency plans should be prepared to mitigate any fallout.

• The pattern-of-life analyses and predictive capabilities being developed by Persistent Vigil may intersect with other operations where similar technologies or methodologies are employed. Cross-referencing with incidents involving predictive anomalies could uncover underlying connections.

• Continued observation of the agents for any adverse effects resulting from their proximity to unnatural phenomena is advised. Psychological evaluations may be necessary to ensure operational readiness.

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Session Notes

• The session begins with Luke (the Handler) recapping the previous events.
  • The agents arrived in Reno, Nevada for a briefing with Assistant U.S. Attorney Antonia Pizzarelli, their handler.
  • Pizzarelli informed them about the disappearance of Nora Bridget, a software engineer who vanished on a video she was going to upload to YouTube.
  • Program analysts determined that the video was not altered and showed what actually happened.
  • Nora Bridget works on a classified program for a Department of Defense contractor called Persistent Vigil Imaging Solutions.
  • The agents’ objectives are:
    • Determine the cause of Nora Bridget’s disappearance and recover her if possible.
    • Prevent anyone else from disappearing in the same way.
    • Determine if her disappearance is related to her work at Persistent Vigil Imaging Solutions.
    • Assess if the company has been compromised.
• Pizzarelli provides the agents with briefing notes and mentions that they have a meeting with Persistent Vigil in about two hours.
  • The agents’ covers are compliance inspectors with the Department of Defense.
  • They have about an hour and a half to prepare.
• The agents discuss their preparation and cover stories.
  • They consider what they know about Nora Bridget’s online activity.
  • They learn that Nora attempted to upload the video of her disappearance to YouTube, but the NSA monitoring systems intercepted it.
    • The program had been monitoring all of Nora’s online activity due to her work on a classified project.
• The agents inquire about Nora’s previous online activity.
  • They find that she had previously uploaded some household gardening videos to YouTube about two years ago but had not been active since then.
  • On social media, she is involved in online communities related to computer science and is in contact with others in her field.
  • She is from the East Coast and moved to Nevada for her job, indicating she’s separated from her family.
  • There are recent photos of her with another young woman at a casino, appearing to have a good time.
• The agents learn more about Nora Bridget.
  • She is 26 years old, with a Ph.D. in computer science from MIT, specializing in machine learning focused on image classification and recognition.
  • She was courted by the president of Persistent Vigil personally and is critical to their efforts.
  • The agents realize that Nora is a genius and likely irreplaceable in her role.
• While discussing, Frank Booth suddenly experiences a sharp pain in his leg.
  • A cat had bitten his leg, causing him to knock over his coffee.
  • The cat is small, gray and white, and appears muscular with unusual spotted markings.
  • The cat’s collar identifies it as “Master Cobb.”
• The agents recall that in their previous operation, they were attacked or bitten by various animals.
  • Drummond and McCarter explain to Booth that they experienced similar animal attacks during their last mission.
  • They speculate that Booth may now be “marked” like they were.
• Pizzarelli urges the agents to focus on the task at hand.
  • She suggests that Booth may need to see a doctor for the bite but can do so later.
• The agents proceed to discuss their covers and preparation.
  • They express concern about their limited knowledge of the company and the thinness of their cover stories.
  • Pizzarelli reassures them that their covers should hold unless someone digs deeply.
  • She emphasizes that the situation is rapidly developing, and they need to act quickly.
• The agents decide to head to Persistent Vigil Imaging Solutions.
  • Booth volunteers to drive the team’s black SUV.
• Upon arrival at the company’s office, they are greeted by the receptionist.
  • She informs them that Mr. Mauch is expecting them and offers them refreshments.
  • They are led into the boardroom where they meet Clyde Mauch, the president of the company.
• Clyde Mauch introduces himself and begins a presentation about the company.
  • He is in his late 50s, tall, and wears a company polo shirt with khakis.
  • He explains that he founded Persistent Vigil in 2011 after retiring as an Air Force colonel.
  • The company expands on and develops technology from Air Force programs, particularly drone surveillance.
• Mauch shows the agents a live example of their main product, “Vigilant Stare.”
  • He demonstrates a drone’s eye view of the Reno area, providing high-resolution, real-time video of the entire city.
  • The drones fly 27-hour missions, and in case of gaps, they have a light aircraft with sensors as a backup.
  • The system collects data from drones, wide-angle infrared cameras, traffic cameras, and cell phone cameras to create mosaic images using neural network software.
  • The technology tracks vehicles, recognizes patterns, and builds pattern-of-life databases to predict where people will be.
• Mauch mentions that they cannot read license plates yet but can identify vehicle make, type, color, and other features.
  • He explains that the current focus is on traffic incidents but they are expanding their capabilities.
  • The company works with the Reno Police Department, although the program is not widely publicized.
• “Vigilant Stare” is developed from the military program “Gorgon Stare.”
  • Mauch references Gorgon Stare as the military side of their technology.
  • He shares success stories of using the technology in military operations and local law enforcement.
• The agents react differently to the presentation.
  • Booth is intrigued, seeing the potential federal applications of the technology.
  • Drummond becomes concerned about the implications and draws parallels to their previous mission, suspecting connections to predictive capabilities.
  • McCarter appears alarmed due to his paranoia but doesn’t make specific connections.
• Cole Parker requests an organizational chart with employees’ security clearance levels.
  • He also inquires about where the data from the flights is stored and how it is accessed.
  • Mauch provides an electronic copy of the org chart and maps of the office, including secure areas.
• The agents notice that Nora Bridget is somewhat isolated on the org chart.
  • She reports directly to Rusty Lodell, the vice president, and has one subordinate, Kim Boyer.
  • They seem to be the machine learning team.
• Mauch is called away to another meeting and introduces Rusty Lodell to the agents.
  • Rusty is in his mid to late 40s and wears a suit.
  • He continues to assist the agents with their inquiries.
• Parker requests access to badge swipes and camera footage.
  • The agents examine Nora’s badge access logs.
    • She was last in the office on Saturday, two days prior, for a lengthy 10-hour shift.
    • It is noted that she occasionally works on weekends but not frequently.
  • They analyze her movements within the building.
• The agents review security camera footage of Nora’s last shift.
  • Nora appears perplexed and frustrated, working intently at her computer.
  • At the end of her shift, there is a dramatic change in her demeanor.
    • She sits back, slaps both hands on the desk, and becomes animated.
    • She starts typing rapidly and seems excited.
    • The last thing she does is grab her phone and type on it before leaving.
• The agents suspect that Nora had a breakthrough on a difficult problem.
  • They question whether she took any notes or saved anything on an external device.
  • Rusty indicates that her workstations are secure and data does not leave the premises.
• Parker inquires about secure data access logs to see what files Nora was accessing.
  • They find that starting from May 22nd, Nora began accessing files labeled “Glitch Investigation.”
  • Rusty explains that it’s related to debugging a software glitch but provides limited details.
• The agents consider talking to Kim Boyer, Nora’s subordinate.
  • They discuss whether to set up interviews with staff members.
  • Booth suggests speaking to Boyer outside of the office context to avoid raising suspicion.
• The agents express concern about pushing their cover too far.
  • They note that Rusty might become suspicious if they delve too deeply.
  • They aim to obtain as much information as possible without alerting the company.
• The agents tour the office and visit Nora’s desk.
  • Her desk contains personal items, including nerdy subculture memorabilia and photos.
  • There are photos of family and friends but no apparent romantic partners.
  • They do not find any concerning symbols or items.
• Rusty, sensing their time might be up, gently tries to conclude the meeting.
  • The agents mention they might return the next day to conduct interviews.
  • Rusty agrees but seems slightly inconvenienced due to the holiday timing.
• The agents depart from the company office and step out into the afternoon sun.
  • The session concludes with the agents planning their next steps.

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