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Just so I can say it, last night at the ball was the first time I wore all the 'stuff' that goes on my dress uniform. I typically just wear the plain jacket, with the Commodore piping on the sleeve.

As much as it pains me to use a Yankee as a role model, I offer the following quote about Ulysses S. Grant:

"Following his promotion at Chattanooga, Grant routinely wore "the uniform of a private with the straps of a lieutenant-general. In his dress, as in his dealings with subordinates, Grant was… Continue

Wow, what a week. I would like to thank everyone who came out, and for the patience displayed by the participants as we got everything sorted out. We had a very large crowd, and I hope that the participants had a good time. Because of sim logistics, and trying to balance fight and lag, I opted to go with a 3 on 3 lineup. It worked out rather well, and I hope that everyone enjoyed themselves.

Round one had Scoundrel Fleet wave 1 versus Steeltopia. Steeltopia won, but I must give kudos to the lon… Continue

Casefile MD102909

Location: Academy Downs, near Brunel Hall, Academy of Industry, New Babbage

Synopsis: On this date Mr. Maurice Dimanovic, was killed by a single gunshot wound to the back. he was discovered lying face down in the in street (Academy Downs). A passerby discovered the body.

Personal Notes:
It had been a quiet sort of day. I was coming back to the salon when I was nearly bowled over by some dowdy domestic screaming at the top of her lungs. She bumped into me, all wild eyed, scre… Continue

Casefile MJ102709

Location: Navy Pier at the Depot, Port Babbage

Synopsis: On this date Miss Mischa Janick, age 26, was killed by a single stab wound to the abdomen. She was discovered lying facedown on the sidewalk in Port Babbage at the intersection of Navy Pier. A passerby discovered the body.

Personal Notes:
I was at the office when the call came in. A body had been found in Port Babbage, and apparently Tenk wanted an investigation. This told me that it appeared to be more than a suicidal… Continue

Casefile OM102409

Location: Piermont Landing, Wheatstone Waterways

Synopsis: On this date Miss Obedience Mactavish, age unknown, was killed in an apparent robbery while attending a dance at Piermont Landing. The suspect, a Professor Parx, escaped the scene in a rocket assisted wheelchair. The motive is still undetermined.

Personal Notes:
Sometimes, you can be in the right place at the wrong time. It's my luck, or lack thereof.

I had a new gown for the dance, and realized way too late that it… Continue