Ghosts of War Arc

GHOSTS OF WAR 2020 Event Timeline Galactic Events KING OF THE WORLD Major Events Tajaran Cold War Arc · Warbling : The Musical Minor Events Tag Replacement Arc · Bad Moon on the Rise Arc This is the overview and timeline page for the Ghosts of War which began on October 10, 2021 and pertains largely to Tajaran lore The story is centered around a string of murders supposedly committed by the mythical Bayonet Hand. The crew later discovers that the events are linked to something bigger and sinister. Below is a summary of the arc's events, applicable news articles, and additions. The Ghosts of War Title Screen Mysterious Murder Shocks Imperial Plaza News Article Publisher : TAU CETI TIMES Writer : ALBERYK 10/10/2463 The first Bayonet Hand murders take place in Little Adhomai. Mendell City has awoken today to the scene of a mysterious crime: Rrhazumar Krasnov, a Democratic People's Republic migrant living in District Six since 2462, was found dead in his apartment. The body was discovered when a neighbor entered the flat after Rrhazumar did not answer a request to borrow some sugar. Krasnov's body was found lying on a puddle of blood on the living room's floor. Mendell City's police were called by the building manager. When the officers arrived at the apartment, they found a large crowd gathering before it. A symbol found inside the apartment was the cause of the commotion. Despite the agitation, the crime scene was undisturbed; there were no signs of a break-in and nothing was stolen. The neighbors claimed to have not heard anything strange. The victim was known to lead a secluded life and had no friends in the area. The locals claimed that the murder was carried out by the Bayonet Hand, a mythological killer who hunts down those who left Adhomai to escape the law. Coroners confirmed that the cause of the death was bleeding caused by a cut throat. The attack was likely carried out with a blade. Toxicology tests revealed that the victim consumed alcohol before his murder. Information on Rrhazumar Krasnov's origins and life was sparse; the Tajara arrived in Biesel as a migrant in 2462 and has been living in the same apartment since then. He held no formal employment and likely worked in odd jobs across the district. Rrhazumar has no family in the system. Mendell City police department is currently working to uncover the mystery behind this crime. The murder has quickly captured the attention of the extranet because of its unexplained events and connection to urban legends. Law enforcement representatives explained that criminals commonly make use of local superstition to scare the population; they cited the event of last year as an example. The Democratic People's Republic of Adhomai's embassy promised to collaborate in the investigation;