Changes

[Joe Kerr]

(Note to all members of VILE: The following will be progressively implemented after the events of Ultramarine.)

1. Increased defenses for all VILE crafts, especially the MAMBA

A) Current Situation:

• The MAMBA, whilst using biometrics, is still susceptible to theft if someone gains Carmen’s master access codes or if they somehow manage to ‘brute-force’ hack the system.
• Other VILE crafts & vehicles are even more susceptible to theft as they have no such protection mechanisms

Solution: Improved Anti-theft mechanisms

• Full Biometrics (fingerprint scanner, retina scanner, voice recognition, facial recognition)
  • The Mamba will be modified to require a special set of circumstances for operation
    • Full Biometric credentials of one admin (Carmen, Joe, Vic) AND one other authorised agent (Patty, Neb, Flag)
      OR
    • Full Biometric credentials of two admins (Carmen, Joe, Vic) OR
    • Full Biometric credentials of one admin + vocally given overwrite command (each admin has a different vocally recorded phrase)
• If incorrect or forged credentials are presented, craft will instantly lock user in and release knockout gas in the interior. Craft will then be stuck in a ‘frozen’ state unless admin credentials are given.
• Mamba to send out a silent alarm to VILE HQ if the overwrite command is ever used, if the craft is in danger of being stolen or if heavy damage has been taken.
• Other VILE crafts/vehicles will be modified to at least require a fingerprint and retina scan for operation.
• GPS tracking on all crafts and last user login info
  • Enables VILE HQ to keep track on location of all crafts and who was the last known user
• Mamba and other key VILE crafts to potentially also have CCTV incorporating facial recognition technology to identify possible hostiles and automatically trigger the security system

B) Current situation:

• The MAMBA is vulnerable to attacks from other crafts
• VILE’s stance on not killing makes retaliation difficult to accomplish

Solution: Anti-attack systems

• Doppler illusion projection drones
  • MAMBA can launch some expendable drones as a decoy
  • Drones will emit projection of craft to create a doppler illusion
  • Drones, when activated, will also be visible on radar/sonar so as to mislead missiles/hostile crafts
  • Note: This tech works best when combined with stealth tech or cloaking tech
• Improved stealth tech (can also be installed on other selected VILE crafts)
  • Makes craft completely undetectable by Radar & Sonar by emitting special jamming/neutralizing signal.
  • The downside to this tech is that it requires a fair bit of energy to maintain the stealth mode. MAMBA has no issue with this unless power cells are damaged.
  • For other crafts, this mode might possibly be usable only in short bursts.
• Cloaking tech (Mamba only)
  • Special tech allows Mamba surface to either
    • Totally stop bending/reflecting light
    • Use LED mirrors to create illusion that the craft is not there
  • Visual cloaking technique. Does not hide craft from Radar.
  • Use in tandem with stealth tech for maximum effectiveness
  • Can only be used in short bursts as it drains a lot of power
• Flares
  • For misleading heat-seekers
  • Works underwater also
• Smokescreen
  • Aerial version releases smoke
  • Underwater version is an ink-screen
  • Can be used in tandem with either doppler drones & stealth tech or cloaking tech
• Bubblefoam shield
  • Special foam released to cover certain surfaces on the craft
  • Foam hardens on contact with air or water
  • Can absorb enough impact from a missile/torpedo/mine to preserve the craft
  • Foam is non-flammable so will also put out potential fires from missile/torpedo/bombs
• Hacking drones
  • MAMBA can release special drones equipped to remotely hack the guidance and navigation systems of opposing crafts.
  • Hacked systems can then be remotely controlled to be forced to land/surface or be diverted away from Mamba
  • Drones can also hack and erase blackbox/recording data so that no digital records of any encounter with the MAMBA exist/remain.
• Gag Depth Charges
  • Explodes to emit biodegradable sticky foam into sea that makes it hard for vessels to chase the MAMBA

2. Defense system for Stone Harbor

Current situation:
While Stone Harbor is a well-disguised HQ, it is still vulnerable to attacks from foes should they discover our location.

Solution: Improve defences

(i) Lockdown system to lockout intruders/traitors

• Facial recognition system and database linked to all cameras
  • Same database as used by VILE crafts and Mamba
  • MAMBA to contain backup servers
  • Cameras in key areas of compound to identify threats / hostiles
  • Cameras in regular (publicly accessible) areas around Stone Harbour to pre-emptively identify possible problems
  • Cameras in strategic locations on outskirts of stone harbor for identifying possible threats in the area
  • Hits on database feedbacked to operations room / system admins
  • Possible backdoor into various law enforcement and intelligence community database systems?
  • Possibly linked in some way to monitor law enforcement and intelligence community ‘chatter’
  • Possible satellite tracking system?
• Limited administrative access
  • The system admins are Carmen and Joe (potentially Patty? Vic?)
  • Only admins can shut off the system and/or reset it. Other admins will be notified when such actions are taken.
• Ability for admins to remove someone from authorised list from ALL VILE facilities
  • If any VILE agent is found to be a traitor, admins have the ability to remove their authorization from ALL VILE crafts and VILE facilities
• Ability for admins to remote activate traps and defences in stone harbour
• Lockdown system will activate signal jammers in compound to jam all communications
  • Can be tweaked to not affect VILE’s specific communication channels unless a traitor situation has occurred.
• Silent alarm sent to VILE communication devices and VILE facilities
  • Warns all of VILE to be on the alert and lay low if the base or MAMBA is under siege
  • Another version of the silent alarm can be activated by VILE agents to indicate one of their own is down/compromised.

(ii) Corridor/Hall traps

• Strategic/key corridors can be rigged to be able to emit one or more substances to incapacitate intruders/hostiles:
  • Knockout gas
  • Pepper Spray
  • Super Glue / Quick-dry Epoxy
  • Small beads that burst into a paralysing foam
  • Smokescreen/Fog
  • Glitter Flash Bangs (the glitter is a distraction for the chemical spray released at the same time; the spray can be seen/tracked via ultraviolet or black light - good for tracking foes)
  • High frequency sound waves that may immobilize/disorientate certain targets
• Trapped corridors mentioned in previous point can also have ability to be sealed off, trapping intruders/hostiles.
• Key walls modified so that once damaged/breached they release a quick-dry, fire retardant, epoxy foam which when dried is hard as steel?
• Areas with smokescreen/fog trap can be rigged with projectors to project illusions
• Defence Droids
  • Modified Roomba with ability to release any of the same trap substances as the rigged corridors
  • Swarm of small aerial drones for distracting foe and emitting high frequency sound waves
  • Drones equipped with facial recognition tech to scan and identify hostiles
  • Patrol key areas / non-trapped areas
  • Can also be remote activated as defensive soldiers

(iii) Sea Defences

• Theatre sponsored buoys around sea front of harbour.
  • Buoys can be equipped with cameras running with the facial recognition tech and also ability to scan all ships for contraband
  • Buoys can also be rigged to do one of the following:
    • Have an infrared laser tripwire that if broken can activate silent alarm/traps
    • Emit a mist and illusion projection to misrepresent the area
    • Sonar/Radar scramblers
  • Anti-marine light turrets stationed along the shore that can be activated at night to shine bright lights and blind the ships
  • Artificial reef
    • Man-made metal structure that can be raised or lowered from seabed.
    • Raising structure provides another obstacle for hostile crafts to overcome
  • Gag depth charges
    • Explodes to emit biodegradable sticky foam into sea that makes it hard for vessels to enter the harbour (1 hour half-life for the substance once it makes contact with sea water)

(iv) Air Defences

• Area cloaking
  • Similar stealth cloaking system to Mamba.
  • Turns entire area invisible from sky view
  • Con: Drains power to keep activated?
• Radar scramblers (similar to those on MAMBA)
• Flares and anti-missile system
  • Will look like fireworks to locals/un-informed
  • Uses flare missiles to neutralize any incoming missile threats
  • NOT for S.A.M. purposes
• Fog generators to make it unsafe for aircraft to attempt landing
  • Can be coupled with illusion projectors as a backup cloaking option

3. Agent Safety

Current Situation: VILE Agents usually opt for their signature flamboyant attire when out on capers, and while they are expert thieves, they are ill-equipped for encounters against foes who are out to kill/equipped for lethal combat.

Solution: Better equip VILE Agents for high-risk encounters

(i) Recon Droids

• A collection of drones of various shapes and sizes available for any VILE agent to use
• Can fly in air and swim in water
• Can be equipped with facial recognition camera system
• Can also have infra-red and night-vision options for the cameras
• Can be equipped to fire off knock-out gas / knock-out darts
• Can release mild electrical pulse to short-circuit security systems
  • Mild electrical shock can also be used to ward off capture by ‘hostile’ agents
• Can be equipped to emit ultraviolet / black light
• Larger variant of drones can be modified to hold/retrieve small items
• Micro sized drones can also be used for GPS tracking (insect-sized)

(ii) Improved weapons

• Knock-out gas beads (all 'beads' can be disguised as part of jewelry and accessories - refer to section on PPE)
• Silly Putty/Crazy Glue beads
• Stun Foam beads
• Smoke beads
• Glitter Flash Bang (not only does it blind your foes, it tags them)
• Modified Tonfas (emits mild electrical pulses?)
• Telescopic Staff or Baton
• Sonic Emitter earrings / cufflinks
• Knock-out darts?
• Safety blade hidden in shoes (not to be used on people)

(iii) Personal Protective Equipment

• Improved outfits for all VILE personnel [Includes tactical gloves and all-terrain footwear]
• THIEFS Armor (Tactical, High Impact and Element resistant, Full-body Stealth Armor)
  • Gortex?
  • Heat, Cold & Electrical Resistance
  • Bullet Resistant
  • Cut Resistant
  • Lightweight, comfortable
  • Flexible, Doesn’t not restrict movement
  • Tailored to each agent
  • Henchmen get standard uniform
• Easy to use gas masks
  • Small and portable
  • Military grade
• Silent alarm jewellery
  • Rings / Watches / Bracelets / Bangles
  • Allows user to send out silent SOS to HQ / nearby allies
• Improved In-ear communication devices (secure frequency, near unjammable)
• Small containers of wound sealing foam (requires Dr Roux’s help to synthesize)
  • Non-toxic
  • Used as a temporary sealant on serious lacerations
  • Used to slow bleeding / prevent bleed out
  • Can also be used to hold an open fracture in place temporarily
• Cloaking tech
  • Limited charges of cloaking (so that the tech is not too ‘broken’ in RP)
  • Each charge lasts maybe 5 mins
  • To recharge a charge takes at least 30 minutes

 

[Morgan]

Thank you for this, Joseph.

 

[Flag]

I can imagine some difficulties with the retina stuff depending on lighting. We'll have to coordinate a time to work that out.