Mintel Investigation

The Mintel Investigation was a famous case which was investigated and closed by Rosa Silmani and Arthur Bodge. The incident was famous for Rosa's use of robotics as a tool for her investigations. The case also uncovered the rampant misuse of robotics and was the deciding factor in Rosa's promotion to a full-fledged detective.

Background
Three years ago, before the Silmani Incident, Mintel Robotics was prepared to showcase their latest robot model. However, during the showcasing, the robots went berserk and caused widespread panic. Several people died and dozens were injured. The situation resolved itself went the microchips powering the robots short-circuited.

There was no cause as to why the robots went haywire. The people who were killed were reputable members of the robotics committee, and journalists had suspected foul play. Without any evidence to support their claims the case went cold a few months later. Mintel Robotics saved face by accusing surrounding robotics corporations of corporate espionage, but no lawsuits occurred.

Rosa Silmani
Rosa Silmani, during this time, was a junior detective under the wing of Arthur Bodge. They were assigned to work on the Mintel Case despite it still being a cold case. With Rosa's expertise in robotics, the two were able to uncover solid evidence of sabotage. The computer chips had been remote controlled and destroyed by a third-party, and with Reginald's help, the two were able to uncover who the guilty party was.

Confrontation and Closure
The CEO of Mintel Robotics, Salutori Mintel, had been orchestrating a long plot to manipulate robots into a more weaponized form of servitude. Salutori's efforts would attempt to rally an army around his corporation, but the remote controlling system he used was flawed and taxed the processors of current robot models. Rosa and Arthur confronted Salutori in his office, first interrogating him carefully before bringing out the evidence against him. Salutori showed a calm and controlled face at first, but Rosa's stare wore him down and he confessed after the evidence was detailed.

=Insights from Arthur Bodge=
 * Case Closed