Horseback Mountain/Transcript

Just off the Trans-Siberian Express, Mongolia...

Chief Ripley:  , we've finally arrived in Mongolia and time is of the essence!

Chief Ripley: We've learned that SOMBRA is plotting Operation Darkness Descends - they're building a master satellite which could allow them to take control of all the other satellites in orbit!

Chief Ripley: Not only do they have stolen launch codes, but they've also been smuggling satellite parts into Mongolia!

Chief Ripley: We have no idea how advanced their project might be, but we do know that there's a secret facility hidden somewhere in the wilderness, and that's where we'll learn more about the satellite!

Chief Ripley: Local sources have reported seeing suspicious activity around Mount Khan, so you'll go there and see what you can find out, while the others head to the local HQ.

Chief Ripley: But remember,  , SOMBRA have proved time and time again how elusive they can be. If they're hiding something, you can be sure that it won't be easy to find!

Carmen: Well, if anyone has an eye for finding what's hidden, it's ! Let's check out Mount Khan!

Chapter 1
Investigate Genghis Khan Statue.

(Carmen is seen wearing winter clothes throughout the murder investigation.)

Carmen Martinez: , has that... that man been... partly sliced in half?

Carmen: You've gotta be kidding me! We're here to find SOMBRA's satellite factory, not to investigate another murder!

Carmen: What's that, ? Right! There's a satellite badge on his coverall! Could this guy have been working on SOMBRA's satellite?

Carmen: That means the factory can't be far, . And I'm betting that solving this murder will lead us straight there!

Carmen: Quick, what else have you spotted? The victim's name tag reads, "Andrei Beloglazov". Well, that gives us an ID to work with - let's get the body off to Angela, STAT!

Carmen: And nice catch, ! That bloody saber you picked up must be our murder weapon!

Carmen: You're right - the saber handle is covered in hair! Let's vacuum up a sample.

Carmen: And that napkin you picked up was just next to the victim's hand! Maybe it'll shed some light on where he came from. We'd better collect a sample of that substance.

Carmen: You also grabbed some torn pieces? Let's get cracking and put them back together!

Carmen: If the victim really did work for SOMBRA, then this means that we're still hot on their trail! It's time we put an end to their evil scheme, !

Examine Dirty Napkin.

Carmen: Good going, ! You've collected a sample of that substance on the napkin we found next to the victim!

Carmen: If Andrei really was working for SOMBRA, figuring out what he did in his final hours might lead us straight to the satellite factory.

Carmen: We'd better put the substance under the microscope to see if it sheds any light on his movements just before he died!

Examine Unknown Substance.

Carmen: So, what does the microscope report say about that substance from the victim's napkin, ?

Carmen: 'The substance was a sauce containing traces of lamb, potatoes, carrots, and peppers. Which are apparently all the ingredients needed for something called horhog stew!

Carmen: And it just so happens that it's the specialty offered by the only restaurant around here!

Carmen: Good thinking, . The victim must have dined at the restaurant before he ended up sliced and diced on Mount Khan! Let's head there and see what we can find!

Investigate Restaurant Room.

Carmen: Check this place out, ! I've never been in a Mongolian tent before! I think they call them gers...

Carmen: They're designed to be constructed and dismantled within a couple of hours, and can be transported by yak or camel... Sometimes I wish my house was that easy to just pack up and move!

Carmen: Anyway! You've just found the victim's business card - and it confirms he was a satellite engineer!

Carmen: There's no company name or anything, though. He must have been an independent contractor.

Carmen: Which is yet more proof that Andrei may well have been working for SOMBRA! Their hidden factory can't be far, !

Carmen: And you're right, there's a faded message on the card, too! I'll grab your dusting kit so you can recover the missing info.

Carmen: And take a look at this tour sign-up sheet! It must be for people who want a guided visit of Mount Khan.

Carmen: And our victim signed up for all six places!

Carmen: Dang, Andrei must have been really keen to go on this tour! I guess the only way we'll find out why is by asking the tour guide, but there's no name!

Carmen: And ha! Look at this picture! It's so overexposed, I can't make out his face. Honestly, has this guy been taking photography lessons from Angela?

Carmen: Well, crappy photography skills are no match for you - I'm sure you can find the guide's ID in the database, !

Examine Business Card.

Carmen: What did that faded message on the victim's business card say, <Name>?

Carmen: The message reads, "Yelena, let's grab lunch together for old times' sake!" Why does that name sound familiar, <Name>?

Carmen: Oh, got it - I read it in your report about Siberia! Yelena's that Russian cosmonaut who was frustrated that she'd never been sent into space.

Carmen: I wonder what Yelena's doing in Mongolia, <Name>... And how she met our victim. We've got a lot to ask her!

Question Yelena Tereshkova about her relationship with the victim.

Carmen: Ms Tereshkova, what are you doing here in Mongolia?

Yelena: I just come for holidays after COSMORUS reject me again.

Carmen: Okay... and how do you know a certain Andrei Beloglazov? We found his business card, inviting you to lunch for "old times' sake."

Yelena: Oh, Andrei and I used to be colleagues. He worked in satellite division at COSMORUS, while I completed my cosmonaut training.

Carmen: Well, he won't be working on any more satellites... We've found him murdered! Did Andrei give you any indication of what he was doing here?

Yelena: Andrei, dead? That is a very big shame, <Rank> <Name>...

Yelena: But I did not ask what he was doing here. I was too busy explaining that I have not had chance to go to space! 20 years! That is how long I have waited!

Carmen: I see... Well, I think we've got everything we need for the moment, Ms Tereshkova.

Examine Tour Guide Face.

Carmen: So the name of the guide whose tour the victim signed up for is Batbayar? That's it? There's no surname?

(Armand enters the room.)

Armand: Ah, mes amis! I see you have encountered one of the particularities of Mongolia!

Carmen: Let's keep this brief, Dupont. I had enough of your lengthy explanations on the train...

Armand: It is indeed the case that Mongolians have traditionally been identified by their first name alone. Alas, this tradition is soon to come to an end, as the government-

Carmen: We've got it, Dupont. First names only.

Carmen: <Name>, let's go find out why the victim was so keen to be alone with this Batbayar!

Ask Batbayar about his relationship with the victim.

Carmen: Batbayar, <Rank> <Name> is conducting an investigation into the murder of Andrei Beloglazov. We believe he participated in one of you-

Batbayar: Andrei is dead?!

Batbayar: B-but this can't be t-true!

Carmen: Are you okay? You seem very distraught... Did you know the victim well?

Batbayar: I met Andrei on a tour I was giving. He was so attentive, so curious about the history and culture of Mongolia...

Batbayar: And he was also the first openly gay man I'd ever met!

Carmen: I... see. So you were dating the victim?

Batbayar: Yes. We became... romantically involved. It just felt so right, you know? I never thought I'd find someone who made me feel the way Andrei did.

Batbayar: He was my first love! And now he's d-dead

Examine Torn Photo.

Carmen: That guy in the photo you put back together... That's Jack!

Carmen: What the heck is he doing clowning around on a yak? And more importantly, what is he doing back with Asal?!

Carmen: I didn't think those two had been in touch since she killed Nick Kringle! Honestly, is there anything that boy won't forgive?

Carmen: And you're right - this means Jack and Asal were at our crime scene! I know Jack wouldn't do anything behind the Bureau's back, <Name>, but who knows what he might let Asal get away with?

Carmen: We need to question Asal, ASAP!

Ask Asal Hawaa why she is in Mongolia.

Carmen: Hello, Asal. We see you've been keeping Jack busy. Funny how you always seem to pop up when a murder has just taken place.

Asal: Are you guys still holding that against me? If Jack has forgiven me, I don't see why you can't.

(Jack joins in the conversation, putting his arm around Asal.)

Jack: Yeah! You can't hold Asal's job against her!

Carmen: Jack, you'd do well to stay out of this! Just tell us what you're doing here, Asal!

Jack: Carmen, don't be such a killjoy! Asal and I just enjoy each other's company. We don't have to explain anything to you!

Asal: It's okay, Jack. If you must know, <Name>, I'm just out here because I wanted to take Jack horse riding! I thought it'd be good for us to spend some time together in the countryside.

Asal: He's such a city boy... He can't even tell the difference between a horse and a yak!

Jack: Of course I knew it was a yak. I just wanted to make you laugh, sweetie!

Jack: Anyway, it's up to us what we do in our free time, Carmen. I'm sure <Name> understands that! Let's go, honey.

Examine Bloody Saber.

Carmen: You've vacuumed up a sample of that hair on the handle of our murder weapon, <Name>! Let's see what Lars makes of it!

Analyze Hair.

Lars: Well, I'd say the end is neigh for your killer thanks to this sample you sent me, <Name>!

Carmen: Lars, need I remind you that this murder might lead us straight to SOMBRA's hidden satellite facility? This is no time for puns!

Lars: Sorry, <Name>. I just get a bit lonely here in the lab by myself sometimes. I'm really missing the triplets; video calling is the closest I've got to actually seeing them for months now!

Lars: Normally Jack comes by to cheer me up, but these days he seems... distracted.

Lars: Anyway, the hair on your murder weapon was of the equine variety.

Lars: It's not that surprising actually, given that horses are an integral part of Mongolian culture. It's often said that the country has more horses than people!

Carmen: So now we know our killer rides horses! Well, <Name> will be sure to unsaddle them before they can kill again!