Given the nature of the investigation, there’s a lot of evidence that can be subjected to medical examination. In general, there are three broad results to be obtained (although they can be obtained from a variety of sources):
- MODYA DNA: The DNA from Modya’s morph (which can be easily traced to identify her, leading to Node 2).
- EPSILON PRIMER: Once isolated, the fact that the epsilon primer is a binary compound is easy to identify.
- EPSILON PSIKE-OUT: Like the primer, the fact that the epsilon psike-out is a binary compound is easy to identify. In addition, the psike-out possesses a unique set of artificial polymitotic cells. A Research (+20) test will identify these cells as having been originally developed by Cognite. Cognite then transferred the patent rights for these cells to Neuralite five years ago (leading to Node 4).
For each additional sample of a given type available for analysis, provide a +10 modifier to the test.
Further analysis of either the epsilon primer or psike-out can be performed as a task action (1 day), with a success indicating that the character has identified the general principles of what the chemical’s function is. Halve the required time if a character has access to both compounds.
MODYA’S BLOOD/TISSUE: Blood or tissue samples taken from Modya contain both the epsilon primer and the epsilon psike-out. (It also contains Modya’s morph DNA, but if they’re taking tissue samples from her the PCs have probably found her already.)
PROTOPLASMIC VOMIT: The protoplasmic vomit contains Modya’s DNA and epsilon psike-out.
FABBER CHEMICAL RESIDUE: The chemical residue in the drink fabber is epsilon psike-out.
CELL CULTURES FROM NEURALITE LAB: These contain both the epsilon primer and the epsilon psike-out.
WATER SAMPLES: Samples of water taken anywhere on Nova York will contain epsilon primer.
