| rdfs:comment | - Around 1998, Robert took an interest in the British National Space Centre's expeditions, and thus contacted one of its scientists, Vanessa. After the promise of a great deal of money, the two began working together for over five years, though they only communicated indirectly, and never met. In 2003, after the supposed failure of the Mars Express mission, Robert and Vanessa met at a café. There, Vanessa handed over the data and control codes from the Beagle 2, which she had intercepted.
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| abstract | - Around 1998, Robert took an interest in the British National Space Centre's expeditions, and thus contacted one of its scientists, Vanessa. After the promise of a great deal of money, the two began working together for over five years, though they only communicated indirectly, and never met. In 2003, after the supposed failure of the Mars Express mission, Robert and Vanessa met at a café. There, Vanessa handed over the data and control codes from the Beagle 2, which she had intercepted. Robert eagerly asked what the spacecraft was truly up to, and Vanessa informed him that it would be taking soil samples and sending out probes. After assuring Vanessa that the payment had been deposited in the agreed-upon account, and that he would handle any suspicions about the large amount, the two left the café. Outside, Vanessa laughingly mentioned that she was a descendant of Charles Darwin, which immediately caught Robert's attention. Knowing her genetic memories would be highly useful in Abstergo's Project Legacy, he suggested another deal for her to fly out with him, and work at his office. Vanessa was alarmed at his sudden interest, as well as the further need to work, since the money she had been promised was enough for retirement. However, Robert merely nodded to his associate - a large man who had been standing behind Vanessa - who held a cloth to her face, causing her to fall unconscious.
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