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Report No: GT/GE-170530-034241205

Location: Reno, NV

Agents:

• Drummond
• McCarter
• Parker
• Booth

Summary:

Agents conducted an undercover investigation into Persistent Vigil Imaging Solutions regarding the disappearance of engineer Norah Brigid and anomalies in their Vigilant Stare drone surveillance system. They recovered Brigid’s personal computing devices, interviewed her colleague Kim Boyer, and obtained disturbing drone footage showing ritualistic murders and an anomalous image of unknown origin. Agent McCarter experienced severe psychological distress upon viewing the footage.

Operation Report:

• On May 29, 2015, Agents Drummond, McCarter, Parker, and Booth continued their investigation into Persistent Vigil Imaging Solutions (PVIS) in Reno, Nevada, posing as Department of Defense compliance inspectors.
• The agents reviewed company staff, procedures, and the main product, Vigilant Stare—a drone surveillance system being tested in collaboration with the Reno Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Division.
• They identified that engineer Norah Brigid had been working extensively before her recent unexplained absence. Her co-worker was identified as Kim Boyer.
• Agents acquired Brigid’s home address from company records.
• Approximately at 6:00 PM, the agents proceeded to Brigid’s residence at Green Park Apartments to investigate further.
• Initially denied access by property manager Helen, the agents heard a dog barking inside Brigid’s apartment. Using concern for the animal’s welfare, they persuaded Helen to grant entry to retrieve the dog.
• Inside, Agent Parker tended to the dog, a Shiba Inu named Huxian, while Agents Drummond, McCarter, and Booth discreetly searched the apartment for clues regarding Brigid’s disappearance.
• The search revealed a desktop computer appearing unused, and an office with minimal personal effects. Agent Drummond unlocked a window to facilitate later entry.
• The agents took custody of the dog and arranged temporary boarding at a local pet care facility.
• Later that night, around 2:00 AM on May 30, Agents Drummond and Booth returned to the apartment, gaining entry through the previously unlocked window while Agents McCarter and Parker maintained surveillance outside.
• During the operation, a passerby noticed the agents and, after becoming suspicious, made a call to local law enforcement.
• Agent Parker attempted to distract the individual but was unsuccessful in preventing the call.
• Inside the apartment, Agents Drummond and Booth conducted a swift search, locating a laptop computer, an external hard drive, and a teddy bear inside a storage ottoman. No additional pertinent items were found.
• The agents exited the apartment via the front door, avoiding detection by responding police units, and left the area without incident.
• Returning to their hotel, Agent Drummond attempted to access the laptop but was impeded by an unfamiliar Linux-based operating system and lack of specialized skills. The agents decided to contact Assistant U.S. Attorney Antonia Pizzarelli to request the assistance of a computer specialist.
• On the morning of May 30, the agents returned to PVIS to conduct staff interviews as part of their cover operation.
• They requested to interview several employees, including Kim Boyer, focusing on compliance and procedural matters.
• During the interview with Boyer, the agents learned of a “glitch” in the Vigilant Stare system involving unusual error codes originating from legacy software inherited from an Air Force project.
• Boyer disclosed that the glitch occurred during drone surveillance related to recent murders in Reno and that company executives were attempting to conceal this issue to protect business interests with the Reno Police Department.
• She expressed concern and agreed to show the agents the affected drone footage in a private setting. Agent Drummond engaged Vice President Rusty Loedel to prevent interference while Boyer accessed the footage.
• The drone footage depicted three individuals committing a ritualistic murder at Greater Nevada Field on May 21, 2015. The assailants, wearing ski masks, used machetes to dismember the victim and painted symbols with his blood on the field. One assailant looked up and gestured towards the drone.
• Agent McCarter identified some of the symbols as related to divination and ancient Persian script, possibly signifying communication with demonic entities.
• The footage included a single anomalous frame displaying an expansive landscape filled with mouths, flesh, polyps, and stalks spanning approximately one hundred square kilometers.
• Upon viewing the anomalous image, Agent McCarter exhibited severe psychological distress, becoming non-responsive and displaying signs of acute mental trauma.

Analysis and Recommendations:

• Agent McCarter’s acute psychological reaction indicates significant mental stress. Immediate evaluation and potential intervention are advised to ensure operational integrity and agent well-being.
• The anomalous image within the Vigilant Stare footage suggests a possible intrusion by unnatural forces into technological systems. This may indicate a breach or contamination of digital surveillance networks by extradimensional phenomena.
• The ritualistic nature of the murder and the symbols used align with known patterns of cult activity involving summoning or communication with unnatural entities. Connections to previous cases involving occult practices should be investigated.
• The disappearance of Norah Brigid may be directly linked to her investigation into the glitch. It is possible she uncovered sensitive information that led to her abduction or elimination by parties involved in the murders or connected to the unnatural phenomena.
• Retrieval and analysis of Brigid’s laptop and external hard drive are critical. Deployment of a qualified computer specialist is recommended to recover any data that may shed light on the glitch and her disappearance.
• The potential compromise of Vigilant Stare’s software poses a security threat. Coordination with military contacts may be necessary to examine the legacy code and prevent further anomalies.
• Agents should maintain their cover and exercise caution when interacting with PVIS personnel. Monitoring of Vice President Loedel is advised due to his possible knowledge of or involvement in concealing the anomalies.
• Further investigation into the assailants’ identities and movements is necessary. Collaboration with local law enforcement may provide additional leads, but discretion is paramount to avoid exposure.
• A-Cell should consider the broader implications of technological systems being affected by unnatural forces, possibly necessitating a review of current surveillance protocols and defenses against such intrusions.

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Session Notes

• The session begins with the Handler (Luke) recapping the previous events:
  • The agents of Working Group Masticate posed as Department of Defense compliance inspectors to gain access to Persistent Vigil Imaging Solutions in Reno, Nevada.
  • They learned about the company’s staff and internal systems.
  • They met the company’s president, Clyde Mauch, and its vice president, Rusty Loedel.
  • They reviewed documents and procedures related to the company’s main product, Vigilant Stare.
    • Vigilant Stare is a system being tested in Reno in cooperation with the Reno Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Division.
    • The system uses military drones flying over Reno 24/7 to observe and record activities.
  • Norah Brigid is the key engineer developing the machine learning systems for object categorization and recognition from the drone’s sensor suite.
    • Norah came to the office to work the day before she disappeared, spending over a full day in the office on a holiday weekend.
    • She appeared to make a breakthrough on a difficult problem before she vanished.
  • Norah works closely with another engineer named Kim Boyer.
  • Cole Parker (Mark) obtained Norah Brigid’s home address from the company’s records.
• The agents decide to visit Norah Brigid’s apartment to gather more information.
  • They arrive at Green Park Apartments around 6 PM.
  • They locate Unit 16, Norah’s apartment, and knock on the door.
    • There is no answer, but they hear a high-pitched dog barking inside.
  • They search for a spare key under mats and in flower pots but find nothing.
• Cole suggests they speak to the apartment manager to gain entry.
  • They find the manager’s office and meet Helen, a woman in her early 50s.
  • Cole introduces himself as Justin Coleman, showing a Department of Defense compliance inspector badge.
  • They explain they are following up on a missing persons notice for Norah Brigid.
  • Helen is hesitant to let them in without a police officer or a warrant.
  • They mention hearing a dog inside the apartment.
    • Helen is surprised, stating that Norah is not supposed to have a dog without paying a pet deposit.
    • Concerned about the dog’s well-being, Helen agrees to let them in to retrieve the dog.
• Helen unlocks the apartment and accompanies the agents inside.
  • The apartment is tidy but modestly furnished, indicating a single person’s residence.
  • Upon entering, they smell dog excrement, suggesting the dog has been alone for some time.
  • They find the dog, a Shiba Inu.
    • The dog’s name is Huxian, which translates roughly to “fox spirit” in Chinese.
    • The dog is friendly, wags its tail, and appears eager for attention.
  • Cole takes care of the dog, feeding it and providing fresh water.
    • This act connects to Cole’s personal motivation involving his own dog, Checkers.
    • As a result, Cole gains a point of sanity.
  • While Cole cares for the dog, the other agents discreetly search the apartment.
    • They find a desktop computer in the office that appears unused, covered in dust.
    • They search for keys or keyrings but find none.
    • Drummond (Chris) unlocks a window to allow for future entry without Helen’s knowledge.
  • Helen mentions that she doesn’t know Norah well and that Norah is often away due to her job.
  • Before leaving, the agents assure Helen they will take care of the dog and notify her if they find Norah.
• The agents take the dog to a nearby PetSmart to board it.
  • They arrange for the dog to be boarded for at least a week.
  • It is now around 8 PM.
• The agents plan to return to the apartment later that night for further investigation.
  • They spend time at a casino, discussing their plans and waiting until late at night.
• Around 2 AM, the agents return to Green Park Apartments.
  • Drummond and Franklin (Frank) Booth (Brian) attempt to re-enter the apartment through the window Drummond previously unlocked.
  • They attempt to be stealthy but fail their stealth checks.
    • As they open the window, they hear a metal gate creaking nearby.
    • A man in a t-shirt and shorts is approaching from about 50 feet away.
  • Drummond and Frank attempt to hide but fail to do so effectively.
    • The man notices the open window and calls out, asking if everything is okay.
    • The agents remain silent, hoping he will leave.
  • The man, still suspicious, moves away while keeping an eye on the window.
    • He pulls out his phone and makes a call, likely to the authorities.
  • Cole decides to intervene to distract the man.
    • He exits the vehicle and begins walking casually toward the man.
    • The man becomes nervous, quickens his pace, and walks away while watching Cole.
  • McCarter (Robert) texts Drummond and Frank, advising them to hurry and suggesting they exit through the front door.
  • Inside the apartment, Drummond searches quickly for any valuable information.
    • He recalls finding a laptop, an external hard drive, and a teddy bear earlier in the ottoman.
    • He retrieves these items to take with them.
  • Drummond and Frank exit through the front door, locking it behind them.
  • They regroup with Cole and McCarter, and they drive away from the apartment complex.
    • They monitor a police scanner app and hear that authorities arrive at the apartment but find nothing amiss.
• Back at their hotel, Drummond examines the laptop and external hard drive.
  • He discovers the laptop runs on Linux and requires a username and password.
  • He successfully logs in using “Huxian,” the dog’s name, as the password.
  • Lacking computer science skills, Drummond struggles to navigate the system.
    • He notices the laptop is not connected to Wi-Fi.
    • He attempts to open files but causes errors and potentially disrupts the file structure.
  • Realizing he’s out of his depth, Drummond contacts Assistant U.S. Attorney Antonia Pizzarelli.
    • He informs her of the laptop and requests a computer specialist to examine it.
    • Pizzarelli agrees to arrange for a specialist to arrive by the end of the day.
• The next morning, the agents plan to return to Persistent Vigil to conduct staff interviews.
  • McCarter struggles with sleep due to ongoing insomnia and takes sleeping pills.
    • He appears groggy and out of sorts in the morning.
  • The agents decide to focus on interviewing Kim Boyer.
  • They prepare their strategy, aiming to avoid arousing suspicion.
• At Persistent Vigil, they meet with Vice President Rusty Loedel.
  • Loedel provides a list of staff members for interviews.
  • The agents request to include Kim Boyer on the list.
  • Loedel agrees and assists in arranging the interviews.
• The agents conduct brief interviews with other staff members.
  • They ask standard compliance questions to maintain their cover.
  • The staff members appear slightly annoyed by the unexpected interviews.
• The agents interview Kim Boyer privately.
  • Kim appears young, nervous, and avoids eye contact.
  • They inquire about her role and projects at the company.
    • She works on machine learning systems for the Vigilant Stare project.
    • She focuses on improving efficiency and troubleshooting error codes from legacy systems.
  • The agents bring up the glitch investigation.
    • Kim becomes visibly uneasy and hesitant to discuss it.
    • The agents reassure her, emphasizing the importance of honesty and that she is not in trouble.
  • Kim reveals details about the glitch:
    • Recent drone flights have produced unusual errors in the system.
    • These glitches correlate with recordings related to recent murders in the area.
    • The glitches involve strange images appearing in the drone footage.
    • The company is unofficially assisting the Reno Police Department with these investigations, despite their contract being for traffic enforcement.
    • She is concerned about her supervisor, Rusty Loedel, finding out she disclosed this information.
  • Kim asks if she can show them the footage.
    • The agents express interest in seeing the glitch.
  • Kim leaves to retrieve her laptop.
• Drummond decides to distract Rusty Loedel to prevent him from interrupting.
  • He attempts to engage Loedel in conversation, praising compliance but fails to hold his attention.
  • Noticing Loedel’s focus on Kim, Drummond changes tactics and hints at potential compliance issues.
    • This grabs Loedel’s attention, and he becomes more engaged in the conversation.
• In the meeting room, Kim returns with her laptop and secures the room.
  • She shows the agents drone footage related to the first murder on May 21st.
  • The footage shows:
    • Three individuals in dark clothing being picked up by a taxi at a Chevron station outside of town.
      • They are wearing ski masks when they appear later in the footage.
    • The taxi drops them at a construction site for an elementary school in Sparks.
    • They enter a storage unit (a shipping container) and emerge about 20 minutes later.
    • They leave in a Toyota Camry, carefully avoiding traffic cameras.
    • They arrive at the Greater Nevada Field (a stadium) and enter the building.
    • They drag a bound fourth individual onto the field.
    • They brutally murder the victim using machetes, dismembering him, and spreading body parts.
    • They use the victim’s blood to paint large, strange symbols on the field.
      • The symbols are visible from the drone footage.
  • The agents make sanity checks due to the graphic and violent nature of the footage.
    • Those adapted to violence handle it better, while others lose sanity points.
  • McCarter recognizes some of the symbols from Calamatiano’s notes.
    • The symbols are associated with divination and real occult power.
    • He notes words like “see” and “Deva,” indicating a connection to demons or fallen angels.
    • He deduces that the killers are performing a ritual to attract demonic attention.
  • Kim points out the glitch in the footage.
    • She scrubs to the specific frame where the glitch occurs.
    • The glitch is a single frame showing a vast field of mouths, flesh, polyps, and stalks.
      • This disturbing image spans a hundred square kilometers, based on the scale in the footage.
  • The agents make sanity checks due to the unnatural and horrifying nature of the image.
    • McCarter critically fails his sanity check, losing six sanity points.
      • He experiences a temporary insanity, freezing and whimpering as he stares at the screen.
  • The session ends with McCarter’s severe reaction to the disturbing glitch and the agents processing what they’ve seen.

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