Phuglies when I select 'unlock bootloader' i see the message, 'bootloader already unlocked'.
Hopefully the fastboot screen agrees that it's unlocked?
Phuglies when i obtain the factory images the 'download akita install' freezes up at 90% complete with 'error undefined' message.
This is most likely to mean that the browser doesn't have enough RAM or doesn't have enough storage space. In turn this might mean that an incognito/private/shields tab is being used. The installation instructions provide advice on how much RAM and storage are needed, how to avoid various browser impedances, etc.