CHAPTER 33

ONI Field Office

Local P-NC-23

October 13, 2558

0340 STANDARD

//INVESTIGATOR: KT-49683-9

//FILE NO.: 335002-12571

//SUBJECT: RAMSEY CHALVA

//DOB: 11.19.2513

//HOMEWORLD: KOMOYA

//SESSION 4

NOTES: Subject shows adequate increases in ambivalence, impatience, and aggression. Consistently fails PQI tests. Have requested Neural Marker 5 loan from Hannibal Weapons Systems.

KT-49683-9: Why were you inside Hannibal Headquarters?

RC-335002-12571: You asked me that already. Repeatedly.

KT-49683-9: What were you looking for?

RC-335002-12571: Heard they have a great veggie taco in the cafeteria. [False]

KT-49683-9: Who were you with?

RC-335002-12571: You’re looking at him. [False]

KT-49683-9: Where is the Artificial Intelligence known as 343 Guilty Spark?

RC-335002-12571: Haven’t a clue. [Inconclusive]

KT-49683-9: What is the nature of your relationship with 343 Guilty Spark?

RC-335002-12571: Pretty tight. Might ask him to be my kid’s godfather. [Inconclusive. According to records, subject does not have children]

KT-49683-9: He left you behind. How does that make you feel?

RC-335002-12571: Proud. [True. Subject’s heart rate has increased. Blood pressure elevated. Exterior shows irritation. Summary: Regrets answering truthfully]

KT-49683-9: Could you elaborate more on this feeling?

RC-335002-12571: [Subject is laughing] Damn, man. You really want me to elaborate?

KT-49683-9: Yes.

RC-335002-12571: Okay. Well, I’m getting this big feeling… right here in my chest, you know? And it’s telling me I’d really, really love it if you bought a one-way ticket and took the fast track straight on to hell. [True]

KT-49683-9: What is the nature of your relationship to the Ace of Spades crewmember Lessa?

RC-335002-12571: You do know I was held captive and tortured by Sangheili extremists for seven weeks? My entire crew was tortured and killed. So keep on blabbing and wasting your time. [Note: Subject’s detained associate will be an effective leveraging tool.]

KT-49683-9: Where is 343 Guilty Spark now?

RC-335002-12571: Have no idea. [True]

KT-49683-9: And Rion Forge?

RC-335002-12571: Same, buddy. Same as yesterday. Same as the day before. And the day before that. I have no idea. [True]

KT-49683-9: Thank you. That is all for today.