The Hood Warehouse Complex is located next to the Manchester Environmental Laboratory. Containers are stored either within the compound or inside the main warehouse itself after being unloaded from ships at the harbour.
History[]
In late June/early July 2013[1], a cargo ship operated by Xiamjin Wharf Management was scheduled to arrive at the complex to unload vital cargo. However, it failed to do so after the ship suffered an accident whilst transiting through the Puget Sound, rendering the ship immobile and partially sunk.[2]
The contents of the ship were deemed to be of extremely high value by the Vrana Corporation. However, as the cleanup process dragged into early August[3], Vrana's then-CEO, William R. J. Haydon, arranged to have one particular container be airlifted out of the sound instead. To do so, Vrana had contracted the services of a local aviation company, Larkin Aviation, to perform the task. Larkin Aviation's personnel succeeded in slinging the container back to the complex[4], though their helicopter (loaned to them by Vrana) had suffered a malfunction on the flight out.[5]
Having grown wary of Vrana's intentions and suspicious over the nature of the container's contents[6], the staff of Larkin Aviation (unofficially) asked to have the Seattle Police Department investigate the complex.[7]
SPD SWAT raid the complex (2013)
Through an acquaintance at the SPD, Larkin Aviation's security manager, Paul Kelly, arranged to have a SWAT team carry out a raid.[7] After being inserted into the complex, the team quickly identified and opened the suspected container, only to discover that it had already been emptied out and nothing incriminating was present within.[8]
In the aftermath of the raid, it was announced that federal authorities are in the process of filing unknown charges against Haydon[9], though it is uncertain as to how successful the case will be given the lack of evidence.[10]
What became of the container's contents remains unclear.[11]
Facilities[]
Disused petrol station[]
A petrol station, formerly operated by Shnell Diesel, is located opposite the main warehouse.
↑Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Gathering Storm, "Mayday, mayday, mayday, this is cargo ship Xiamijn; break. Location: Puget Sound; I am a cargo ship damaged and sinking with ten crew aboard. I Require immediate assistance. Mayday, Xiamijn, over."
↑Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Brothers Larkin, "[...] and finally, the battle surrounding the Xiamijn cargo disaster rumbled on today. Fierce exchanges took place between police and activists, amid a series of meetings between Vrana Corp representatives and state officials.", KBBC Radio
↑Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Hand that Feeds, "Tom, hi. It's Michelle here. I'm afraid I'm going to have to divert you to a priority task. You're to divert immediately and assist with sling-load operations for Vrana Corp. [...] I'm sorry, Tom, but there's really no room for discussion. This comes straight from the top."
↑Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Hand that Feeds, "What the hell..? Mayday, mayday, mayday; this is Lima Alpha Four Two, Lima Alpha Four Two. Break. Engine failure; autorotating to the ground; one man aboard; over."
↑Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Shakedown, "Hey, Tom. This whole situation with Vrana Corp has spun right out of control. We can't let Larkin Aviation get caught up in their shady corporate activities. Michelle's backing us, and provided the location of the CEO's head of operations, Brian Frost. He almost certainly knows what Haydon's been up to. Give him a shaky ride and - once we've extracted the info - we'll try to find out what exactly this has all been about. I'll be up there with you, Joe."
↑ 7.07.1Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Take Down, "Hey, Tom. This is it. Our last chance is to direct the authorities towards whatever it is they have stashed away at the Hood Warehouse Complex. We know that they aren't going to remain out in the open for much longer, but the police just don't have the resources to move quickly enough. It seems that we've got to act now. Kelly's put a word in with some old friends on the force. Transport and direct a response team directly to wherever the containers are stored. Good luck, Tom. Michelle."
↑Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Take Down, "Goddamnit. Look, I'm just about done here. I'm not wasting any more of my boys' time on it. [...] Look, son, I dunno know what kind of Hollywood trash you think this is, but Vrana is a respectable company."
↑Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Take Down, "It's crazy times in Seattle, with an executive of one of the state's largest companies and employers under federal investigation on as yet undisclosed charges. Vrana Corp have been unavailable for comment over the weekend, with business analysts keeping a close eye on their stock with the opening of the markets in just a few hours.", KBBC Radio
↑Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Take Down, "I've been in contact with a buddy on the force. He says command is dragging their feet over this one. They say there's no basis for an investigation."
↑Take On Helicopters 2011 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Lark Rising, The Take Down, "Nothing tangible... but get this: Haydon was here a few hours ago. Just him and one assistant. Shady looking fella'. Apparently, they loaded up some SUV and sped away. All very shady. It's not much, no, but the SWAT guys think it's enough to talk to Haydon. So just sit tight."
See also[]
Notable locations in Seattle (Take On Helicopters)
