To: oath@MIT.EDU
Subject: A bunch of analysis results
Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 16:26:25 -0400
From: Derrick Kong

Hello all,

I figured people would be interested in my analysis results, so here is a summary:

1) Tarn mural. Not much interesting here, although its purpose is "Enlightenment and enjoyment". That implies that the Tarn understand these concepts and would bother doing a large mural for such.

2) I've looked at the neural disruptor weapon and the redliner weapon again and have gotten the following impressions: Both weapon types are somewhat scattered and not all gathered together (at least in the vast quantity that one presumes an army/fleet would need). I get the impression that a few neural disruptors are in human hands, but no redliner weapons (although research into their manufacture is proceeding).

3) I gathered together all the Kaufman stuff we have and have come to the following conclusions:
a) We have the only working Kaufman tubes.
b) There is some Kaufman stuff scattered all over the Linked Worlds, but there are two main loci (not including the Hippocrates), but I cannot pinpoint them more clearly at this time.

4) The armband has changed hands a large number of times well into the past and has travelled a lot since it was last used. The most recent past owner probably knew what it was, but didn't know enough to use it either.

5) I can recall some anecdotes that imply the armband might be something known as the Pirate's Key, but nothing even vaguely definite. Anyone know more info?

If you have particular questions, please feel free to ask me.

Dr. Kye