A figure in the New Transcendentalists movement.

What prompted the raid on the Pender commune?

Suspicions of involvement in disappearances and chemical attacks.

What was the purpose of the raid on the Pender commune?

To assess for anomalies and detain or neutralize individuals.

A video message hinting at betrayal and danger.

Faced with erratic behavior and the need for immediate extraction.

Ethan Pender, a key figure in the New Transcendentalists movement, was found dead during a raid on his commune, sparking suspicions of ritualistic practices and prompting further investigation into potential anomalies and hidden messages.
The discovery of a video message hinting at betrayal, invisible ink messages, and recordings pointing towards a sinister cult within the commune, showcases a complex and dangerous situation that the raiding teams, including Epsilon 6 and Nu-7, must navigate while facing escalating danger and the need for non-lethal solutions.

Who is Ethan Pender?
A figure in the New Transcendentalists movement.
What prompted the raid on the Pender commune?
Suspicions of involvement in disappearances and chemical attacks.
What was the purpose of the raid on the Pender commune?
To assess for anomalies and detain or neutralize individuals.
What was discovered during the raid on the Pender commune?
A video message hinting at betrayal and danger.
How did the team handle escalating danger during the raid?
Faced with erratic behavior and the need for immediate extraction.

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Ethan Pender is a figure in the New Transcendentalists movement, residing on a farmstead commune with 9 members.
The movement is suspected of organizing chemical attacks in New England and linked to strange disappearances.
Recent months saw a dozen missing persons in Franklin, Berkshire, and Hampden, leading to suspicion on Pender and his group.
A call to the Hampshire County Sheriffs Department raised alarm, identifying a missing person as Sarah Morrison.
The Foundation sanctioned a raid on the Pender commune to investigate and secure the property.
Mercer instructs a team to assess for anomalies, detain or neutralize individuals, and exfiltrate if no anomalies are found.
Epsilon 6 and Nu-7 teams are designated for the operation, with various support units and interference management by Gamma-5.
During the raid, Pender is found dead, possibly due to a ritual, prompting further investigation.
Attempts to access a reinforced basement fail, leading to the discovery of a video message from Pender hinting at betrayal and danger.
An invisible ink message is discovered, leading to the use of a camera to investigate further, uncovering potential anomalies.

21:05

Besson and Cicero are in a dangerous situation, trying to move someone while facing possible threats.
Scepter team members communicate about a compromised inner cordon and casualties.
Reyes suggests using non-lethal options like chemicals to deal with the situation.
The team discovers a recording hinting at a sinister cult and strange occurrences.
The team faces escalating danger, with one member behaving erratically and needing immediate extraction.