Tony Petri
Tony Petri is the name given by a man who visited Anne Cyra's office at LPRMP headquarters in Chapter 37, presenting himself as a Network Agency inspector on a routine security check. His visit came minutes after Anne sent her first encrypted message to Zet, and his actions — installing an unidentified device on Anne's network uplink — raised immediate suspicion about whether her communication had been intercepted.
Identity
- Full name: Tony Petri (unverified; may not be his real name)
- Species / origin: Unknown
- Affiliation: Claims the Network Agency; true affiliation unverified
- Role / occupation: Claimed government inspector; possible surveillance operative
Physical Appearance
Slightly older than Anne (who is 27). He wears a generic gray agency bureaucrat uniform with no visible agency logo — an unusual omission for a government employee. He flashed his badge when Anne answered the door but held it too briefly for her to make anything out. His overall appearance is nondescript and unmemorable.
Personality
Professional, efficient, and deliberately minimal. Tony spoke politely but sparsely, maintained a nonchalant demeanor throughout, and left quickly once the installation was complete. He offered just enough explanation to deflect immediate suspicion without inviting scrutiny.
Background
Unknown.
Relationships
- Anne Cyra — The only established point of contact. Anne is the subject of whatever operation Tony may be conducting and regards him as a potential threat.
Story Arc
Tony appears in a single scene in Chapter 37. Arriving at Anne's office minutes after she has sent an encrypted message to Zet via software Zet claims is untraceable, he identifies himself as a Network Agency inspector tasked with verifying hardware compliance during the Zet crisis. He opens the secured network uplink — which is protected by multiple layers of physical and digital security — pulls usage data, and installs a small nondescript device he describes as a standard new security component. After he leaves, Anne attempts to reopen the uplink cover to examine his work but cannot. She concludes she needs outside help and contacts her academy friend Esi Dituri to investigate. Tony's true identity, affiliation, and whether his visit was triggered by detecting Anne's message or was coincidentally timed all remain unknown.
Open Questions
- Is "Tony Petri" his real name?
- Does he genuinely work for the Network Agency, or is he operating for another party?
- Was the visit triggered by detecting Anne's encrypted message, or was the timing coincidental?
- What does the installed device actually do?
- Was Zet's encryption compromised, or is the timing a coincidence?
- Is Tony working on behalf of Kaiser, Aaron Carnick, or another faction?
- Will the device intercept Anne's future communications with Zet?
- How many other LPRMP offices received similar visits?