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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #30 on: July 27, 2009, 12:16:36 PM »
"Well this is all great, but when I take count, I think we're missing a loyalty officer, I think it's Hunter-R-BCW-1" stated Peter, who had previously counted the number of trouble shooters compared to the number on the list

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #31 on: July 29, 2009, 10:18:59 PM »
(OOC: Mr_Bob and Cleaves Evil get +1 Perversity. They know why. +1 to Anthony for pleasing use of his tick.)

The group makes its way toward R&D, lacking Ginger who will no doubt catch up. The trip is more or less uneventful; just having to navigate through the crowds of Infrared Citizens, avoid a warbot zooming by, and trying not to get the attention of bored Green-Clearance IntSec goons keeping an eye on the one of the major thoroughfares and hassling citizens for not moving quickly enough.

Eventually, in spite of the non-eventfulness of the trip, you reach R&D Department K413. It is a huge, blocky building that extends to connect with the sector's ceiling. It has fewer windows than most other structures, which is to say it has almost none at all, and is sheeted in thickly reinforced PlastiTitaniumBuddy alloy. The name stenciled across the top identifies it clearly.

You enter the Red Corridor serving as its entrance, and are quickly greeted by a Red-Clearance secretary, who demands to know who you are, why you are there, and one reason that she should not turn the Kill-O-Zap Handy Defense Grid on you right this second. Showing her the note seems to satisfy her that you have a reason to be here.

Zengar-R-SRG-1 asks where the bathroom is and is directed toward it. As he splits off from the group, escorted by a Green-Clearance security guard, the rest of you are directed toward an elevator...



(Going to give you guys time to PM me any actions you have in mind, if any. Should I get none, I'll resume tomorrow. Also, Alice, PM me on introducing yourself if you've not lost interest by this point)



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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #32 on: July 29, 2009, 11:47:53 PM »
(I think I just figured out Anthony's trick. Wow.)

Watching the Team Leader leave, Rou-R-KAN-1 takes some more notes. He laughs to himself.

"Wow, the boss is getting hauled away by a Green? Better give him a once-over when he comes back, see if he's tripped a few flags while he was over there. Wouldn't want him to get involved in something without me knowing, right? Actually, on that note, why not we pass the time on this elevator with a nice little PHT?" (Personal Hygeine Test, for those who've already forgotten the MBD)

Rou-R-KAN-1 pulls out a can of Mr. Squeaky cleaning agent, his grin now slightly insane. He points it at random Troubleshooters in an attempt to make one of them go first.

"Come on, it's not so bad! Just...kinda like setting your skin on fire. But you get used to it and then it just tickles, I swear!"

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #33 on: July 30, 2009, 12:01:54 AM »
(+1 Perversity to Roukanken for good tic use and being the first to employ his mandatory bonus duty)

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #34 on: July 30, 2009, 07:26:37 PM »
Abot-R-FCP-1 pulls out his PDC and sends a status report to Computer.

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« Reply #35 on: August 02, 2009, 05:38:20 AM »
(Should M.Burusu ever get unbanned, +1 Perversity)

The elevator doors slide open, revealing an immense and brightly lit bay. Stepping out, the party can see a variety of engineering marvels. Above them hang the frames of Vultures, and other aircraft that could well put that pride of Alpha Complex to shame! Over there is small, shielded, cube-like chamber made of concrete. And yonder is an immense array of chemistry equipment, sending all sorts of vari-colored liquids and gases racing through stills, centrifuges, and The Computer knows what else. Littered here and there are various bots, in practically every stage of construction but finished. And then there are the contraptions of steel and plastic that you can't even begin to put a name to; many look suspiciously gun-like. Machines whir, bots beep, electricity occasionally crackles, and at one point you hear a panicked scream. The air smells of grease, caustic chemicals, caustic cleaners, and hot metal.

Soon a second elevator car opens up, followed shortly by a third. Zengar-R-STG-1 and Ginger-R-UYT-1 emerge from them, respectively, and rejoin the group.

Also here are a number of people in Indigo-Clearance uniforms and lab coats. The walls and floor are colored indigo as well, clearly this place is normally off limits to the likes of you. But a wizened and bald Indigo researcher approaches you with a smile. "Hello there, citizens!" he says, his ID tag identifies him as Genj-I-EEE-4; "You're the troubleshooters we've been expecting! I'm sure you're excited and eager to see what all we've been cooking up today! Oh, before I forget, let's get the mundane stuff out of the way."

He hands each one of the group a small package. "There are five laser barrels for each of you in those," says Genj-I-EEE-4. "It seems like quite a lot, but Friend Computer clearly feels that is a correct allotment. Be sure to record their use carefully and return them when you're done. Now, let's get to the fun stuff, eh?"

He leads the group deeper into the R&D bay. The various experimental items, littered about haphazardly, seem to close in on you. It's difficult not to be a little nervous, who knows what these things do? A sudden explosion on the other side of the only intensifies the feeling; but Genj-I-EEE-4 merely hops over the debris that lands in front of him, muttering something about improved distance, and continues on his way before stopping in front of a stand filled with nasty-looking objects.

"Here we have the Nev-R-Break Plasma Cannon," he says, gesturing toward a bulky-looking weapon connected to an equally-bulky canister that seems to made to fit on one's back. "It's the same great flavor as a typical plasma cannon, but with an entirely new kind of containment system! We're hoping you'll give it its first field test!"

Then he picks up a small bag, and pulls out what seems to be a metal sphere, about an inch in diameter. "These, we are considering as a replacement for grenades. Watch." He tosses it toward an open spot in the bay. where it immediately explodes outward in an cone-shaped array of spikes and blades about seven feet high. "Nasty, isn't it? Gums up vehicles, eviscerates commies, throws frankenstein bots off balance, and none of that mess property damage. Keep track of how hard you throw them, we're still fine tuning the tolerance expectations."

Next, he picks up a small tube, not unlike the kind that Denham-G's Dandy Dental Detergent comes in. "I'm quite chuffed with this one!" He squeezes out a small amount of grayish material, and shapes it into a rough cube with his fingers. Then he places it on the ground and takes a flash of purple liquid from the shelf and pours a little on the cube. The gray material quivers, then suddenly swells up to nearly a yard tall! "We call it Play-Duralim, the junior citizens love it! It's not quite so good for specific pieces, but in a pinch, it'll do. Sadly, it'll only last an hour. But we'll work on it! If you could record the shapes you make successfully, that would be helpful"

The next item his picks up are a pair of bulky-looking shoes. He smiles as he say, "This should be obvious, I hope. A project long in perfecting: the rocket shoes! Just put them on your feel, tap the remote, and off you go! Do record the fuel usage."

Then he picks up a rifle. "This is a deceptive little piece, but really it's quite one of our best. The DoorMarkerPlusPlus!" He aims it at one of the walls and pulls the trigger. A long, thin beam shoots from the weapon. As it hits the wall, the light spreads outward, making a large disc-shape. Then it suddenly eats through the wall, revealing the sector outside; and a rather perilous-looking drop some ten stories down. "We've not quite calibrated it to deal with all wall thicknesses, so we'll expect some properly recorded field data with that."

Then he approaches the last item on the shelf, a curious object that looks like a coiled tube connected to a large cone. He picks up the object and slings it over his shoulder like a bandoleer, so that the cone extends some distance past his head. "I'll need a volunteer for this one. Marrow-R-BAP-1, could you stand over there?" Put on the spot like that, Marrow is unable to refuse. She goes to stand opposite of the party. "This is an interesting tool, I think," Genj-I-EEE-4 says, while fiddling with some buttons. "There is a certain irony in using it. For instance, let's say that you were facing a member of the treasonous Romantics secret society, one who had been seen just recently meeting with one Al-G-REN-4 of the same faction."

Marrow tries to draw a weapon, but the device that Genj wears suddenly emits a monstrous noise:

"YOU SHOULDN'T BE DOING THAT, CITIZEN"

It takes a moment for anyone to recognize the voice of The Computer emanating from the experimental device's cone, altered in some way. Where Marrow was standing, there is only a sort of red mist treacherously settling on the floor. As well, there is quite a lot of broken glass and spilled liquid all around the R&D bay. More than a few choice words are hurled toward the group.

Genj-I-EE-4 seems to take it all in stride. "Well now! Who wants what? Let's try not to be greedy!"

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #36 on: August 02, 2009, 07:17:18 AM »
(Should M.Burusu ever get unbanned, +1 Perversity)

(I, as relieved and shocked as I am about today's occurances, will make note of that.)
 
After recovering from the sudden shock of that new device, Marrow-R-BAP-1 managed to wheeze out, "Quite effective, excellent work . . . "
 
After gaining some more composure, she then asked, "Would it be possible for me to field-test some of those grenades? They seemed rather interesting, and even if a situation doesn't pop up that would require their use I'd be glad to swing back around to possibly launch some in a test environment for you."
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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #37 on: August 02, 2009, 07:54:50 AM »
Ginger-R-UYT-1 picks up the DoorMarkerPlusPlus and test the sights. Then, begins examining the object in detail.

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #38 on: August 02, 2009, 02:49:57 PM »
Zengar-R-SRG-1 picks the piece of Play-Duralim.
"So this can be used to make anything? Even weapons?"

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #39 on: August 02, 2009, 07:53:10 PM »
Peter-R-WQR-1 goes and picks up the Nev-R-Break Plasma Cannon

"well, this is a nice piece of equipment, now I wonder how many shots this thing can fire, and how many bolts are in it..." which with those words Peter-R-WQR-1 starts to count the number of each part he can see outside of the plasma cannon

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #40 on: August 02, 2009, 08:04:39 PM »
"Ginger, be careful with that!"

Rou-R-KAN-1 grabs at the DoorMarkerPlusPlus, irritation running across his face.

"You didn't wash your hands before touching that! Do you have any idea what sort of flags you could trip if you're not careful!? We'll need to rely on this to save us and BOOM! It doesn't work because there are Communist germs all over it! Not that I'm accusing you personally, obviously, but Communism is always hiding where you least expect it, and where would be harder to suspect than your own self?"

Rou-R-KAN-1 turns to Zengar-R-SRG-1, a determined look on his face.

"Sir, I request that I take the DoorMarkerPlusPlus and ensure that it runs efficiently. I can tell you from my experience as a Hygiene Officer that objects like that are extremely vulnerable to sabotage by Communist germs, and I want so make absolutely sure we aren't walking straight into a bad end."

(EDIT: Yes, I'm so experienced as a Hygiene Officer that I can't spell Hygiene correctly. >_>)
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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #41 on: August 02, 2009, 08:59:03 PM »
Zengar-R-SRG-1 ponders his options.
"Hmm... You do seem like knowing this stuff, but on the other hand, Ginger-R-UYT-1 seems to be very interested in this particular piece of equipment. I think the most correct path is to let him handle the DoorMarkerPlusPlus, but every once in a while, you may perform cleaning duties on it, to keep it clean as much as possible."

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #42 on: August 02, 2009, 10:15:37 PM »
"Sir, I have to raise an objection here. There's nothing to stop the DMPP turning unhygienic inbetween my examinations unless I'm giving it my full attention - a flag could be flipped anytime and I could be unaware of it. Though I trust Ginger-R-UYT-1 given his status as a fellow Troubleshooter, I feel valuing his personal interests above the safety of the entire team is highly dangerous, and not in line with the behaviour of a good-standing Team Leader. If I were to misinterpret the action, I'd think that you could be deliberately sabotaging the mission by allowing such a sensitive piece of equipment to fall into disrepair...but obviously, if you were to hand it over to safer hands, I'd think nothing of the sort. Just an observation, sir."

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #43 on: August 02, 2009, 10:19:17 PM »
"You do make a point, but the thing is, if you were to get a hold of this implement, do you consider yourself capable of using it on a better way?"

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #44 on: August 02, 2009, 10:22:27 PM »
"I believe I've already specified that it's vulnerable to failure when bad hygeine is at work. Given that, surely trusting it to your Hygiene Officer is the most logical and safest thing to do?"

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #45 on: August 02, 2009, 10:24:15 PM »
"If it were so, then it would be the same with piece of equipment we have, and ultimately, our own bodies, don't you think?"

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #46 on: August 02, 2009, 10:30:03 PM »
"This DMPP is a notably sensitive example here. Hygiene is the most important aspect to all things, true, but for weapons as sensitive as this the importance is greater still - it's literally an all-or-nothing deal here. I can tell just looking at this thing that the slightest hint of dirt would be enough to seep into the circuitry and send the whole thing into disarray. Sir, I speak with the best intentions and with the goal of ensuring the safety and well-being of all our Trouble-shooters. Why do you still refuse to listen to reason?"

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #47 on: August 02, 2009, 10:36:52 PM »
"Oh, do not mistake my position with stubborness. I was just taking all options into account. So if the DMPP is that sensitive to dirt, then yeah, you're right in thinking that your care will be enough to maintain it in perfect state."
Zengar-R-SRG-1 then turns to Ginger-R-UYT-1.
"I'm sorry, but fellow Rou-R-KAN-1 does say the truth. I'm confident that you'll pick a tool that will suit your skills better."

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #48 on: August 03, 2009, 01:02:14 AM »
Looking at a row of partially assembled bots.

"Interresting works. Tell me, iz not there any robot available ve could take for teehz mission? Or, az a matterr of fact, vould you happen to have an assortment of old or dispozable small bots?"

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #49 on: August 03, 2009, 01:11:40 AM »
(Should M.Burusu ever get unbanned, +1 Perversity)

(I, as relieved and shocked as I am about today's occurances, will make note of that.)
 
After recovering from the sudden shock of that new device, Marrow-R-BAP-1 managed to wheeze out, "Quite effective, excellent work . . . "
 
After gaining some more composure, she then asked, "Would it be possible for me to field-test some of those grenades? They seemed rather interesting, and even if a situation doesn't pop up that would require their use I'd be glad to swing back around to possibly launch some in a test environment for you."

Sadly, as Marrow-R-BAP-1 was reduced to a fine red mist, this didn't happen.

Instead, a chute a nearby wall opened; and with a shhhh-thonk sound, a slightly confused Marrow-R-BAP-2 was deposited into the research facility, with only vague memories of the last few moments of her life. This never happened, Citizen.

Genj-I-EEE-4 looks toward Nietz-R-PHD-1 and asks, "What is your clearance level, citizen?"
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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #50 on: August 03, 2009, 03:50:53 AM »
Why, it iz red, fellow zitizen!

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #51 on: August 03, 2009, 04:05:44 AM »
"Ah, I'm afraid you aren't cleared for that at this time." says Genj-I-EEE-4. "If you would like to submit a clearance request, perhaps we can arrange for it in a few days if Friend Computer believes the need is great enough."

Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #52 on: August 03, 2009, 08:41:49 AM »
Ginger, expressionless behind the gas mask, wordlessly gives up the chance to test the DoorMarkerPlusPlus.

Then, begins examining the Rocket Boots in great detail.

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #53 on: August 03, 2009, 09:23:20 AM »
"Thank you, sir."

Rou-R-KAN-1 carefully takes the DoorMarkerPlusPlus from Ginger-R-UYT-1, pulling out a cloth and cleaning it obsessively. Taking the shortest of breaks he hastily pulls out his notebook and scribbles down 'Clean_DoorMarker = 1', before rubbing away at anything which so much as resembles dirt on the rifle.

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« Reply #54 on: August 03, 2009, 03:19:30 PM »
"Ah," says Genj-I-EEE, turning on Zengar-R-SRG-1 nearly a minute after his prior question elapsed. "if you're going to try to make something with moving parts, you might as well forget it. But, you could make a handy Funball Bat."

Peter-R-WQR-1 can tell there are one hundred and four visible individual parts outside the Nev-R-Break Plasma Cannon. This doesn't really give him any idea how many shots it has. It doesn't seem to have a removable barrel like lasers do, so there's no indicator there.

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #55 on: August 03, 2009, 05:20:04 PM »
Jamie-R-SWH-1 simply stares in amazement as the target of the loudspeaker-like device is reduced to a fine red mist, before giggling to himself in the awkward silence that ensues.  He nods and steps forward.

"I was wondering if I could try my hand with that very nice-looking loudspeaker-type device...erm, what do you call it again?  As Communications and Recording Officer, I reckon I'd be in the best position to, ah, make sure any Commie Mutant Traitors we come across get The Point."

He accentuated the words "The Point".  That was definitely important.
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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #56 on: August 03, 2009, 10:14:55 PM »
"We call it The Voice of Friend Computer," says Genj-I-EEE-4 with a broad grin. "It will be the next generation of sonic weaponry! The use is very simple, you just hit the buttons. It takes a little time to warm up, but we will be working on that. If you can record the optimum frequencies for vaporizing various kinds of mutant, it would be most helpful for future iterations!"

Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #57 on: August 04, 2009, 08:32:25 AM »
Ginger hefts the Rocket Shoes and remote in one hand and motions to Genj-I-EEE-4 with a pantomime of writing, indicating to see and sign any paperwork associated with the equipment.

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #58 on: August 04, 2009, 09:28:21 AM »
Abot-R-FCP-1 inspects the equipment for clear markings of clearance level.

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Re: The Complex of Horrors! (RP Thread)
« Reply #59 on: August 04, 2009, 05:29:01 PM »
Genj-I-EEE-4 nods to Ginger, and says "Yes, we'll get you the clearance forms in a bit."

Abot notes that the experimental items bear Indigo markers. But, there is almost certainly a waiver involved with troubleshooters making field tests.