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Happy Homecoming-3.

Posted by GM Computer HeathFor group 0
GM Computer Heath
GM, 449 posts
Sat 24 Jan 2009
at 16:57
  • msg #1

Happy Homecoming-3

OOC: Okay, finally, you have made it through and you can officially get your equipment requisitioned for this mission.  You have very little time, no time to stop and smell the air conditioner emissions.

Here is a recap as we begin the actual mission:

Intercom:
Welcome, Troubleshooters!  You are in Briefing Room B-37F.  The Computer is honoring you by allowing you to participate in a new service for the citizens of our glorious Complex.  our calculations project that your service will increase happiness and efficiency across the complex.  Your selection is evidence of The Computer's trust in you and appreciation of your value.  In return, you wish to show The Computer your undivided loyalty, do you not?


Intercom:
As part of a special Troubleshooter team, you will serve complimentary beverages at least every 30 minutes to all citizens of RED Clearance or higher who have been waiting at a specified location, per experimental happiness regulatin PEC-V-9A-65992B.  Your specified location is: [slight pause as you hear the distant sound of a file being accessed] Termination Center VWV-3C.  The happiness of Alpha Complex's citizenry depends on you.  Do not fail The Computer!


You are so anxious to serve the Computer faithfully that you run all the way back to Outfitting.

Since the first Outfitting officer was killed by an elicit laser blast, there is a new Outfitting guy here.

"Come on, come on," he says, trying to rush you through.  "Here's your equipment all ready to go.  This is for your services only.  Don't drink it yourselves or you could be cited for an illegal act taking away the happiness of Alpha Complex be depriving clones of their Computer mandated drinks.  Also," he says, as if anticipating the question and trying to put you through so he can get back to his vids, "PLC cannot provide weapons or armor for beverage dispensing missions.  Any questions?  No?"  He obviously doesn't want questions.

Here is your equipment sitting neatly on the floor waiting for you:
Equipment List:
6 100-sheetpads of Form VWV/CL-TS-BBB/TC-1A, "Pleasant Experience Directive Beverage Service Tracking Statistics (To Be Verified Through Video Recordings)"

6 "Proudly Serving My Fellow Citizen" black pens with black ink

3 5-kilo cannisters powdered CoffeeLike (makes 75-100 servings)

1 case pseudolactate fungal residue (for the CoffeeLike)

3 5-kilo cannisters powdered TeaSir (makes 75-100 servings)

3 crates Bouncy Bubble Beverage canned sodas (72 cans/crate, 216 cans total)

500 foam cups

500 plastic stirrers

1 pair Snippies (small thread scissors)

2 PerkyLators (S5M impact damage) for CoffeeLike and TeaSir

2 red tablecloths

500 red napkins

2 drink carts

6 red "Happy Service!" aprons

6 red "How May I help You?" apron pins

1 red "Pleasant Experience Team Leader" chef's hat


"Oh," the PLC clerk says, "I almost forgot.  Those over there," and he points to some crates, "are supplies assigned to you for your service services, a repair errand on behalf of an Internal Security firm called 'Better Endings.'  That's all I know.  Don't bother asking me about it."  He turns back to his vid.

Service service equipment:

Service Service Equipment:
1 crate (200-count) New and Improved Fresh Orangelyke Fungal Blossom Scent Balls

1 plastic pouch of six number-2 (that is, teeny tiny) ball bearings

1 tube of SqueekyGate oil

1 stainless steel monkeywrench (S5K impact)

1 ten-centimeter half-round bastard file

1 box of 20 electroprod rubber handles


"To repeat," the clerk says, not looking up at you, "I know nothing and won't even speculate about whatever your required service service is.  They'll probably tell you once you get to the Termination Center."  And now he does look up, with a wicked sadistic grin, "...if you're lucky."

He looks at his own PDC and then back at you.  "I hope you plan to get these things carted up and hurry.  My clock says you're supposed to be at the Happy Homecoming Automated Euthanasia Center in VWV Sector in under 20 minutes.  Navigating the winding maze of office hallways to get down there to the deepest sanctum of VWV Internal Security Headquarters will take at least 19 and a half minutes, assuming you even know where you're going.  And security's tight, so I sure hope your records are clear and your not at all treasonous."  He smiles wickedly again, as if wishing he could be there.  "I heard about the...uh...mishap with the last Outfitting officer.  Good luck."
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:53, Mon 26 Jan 2009.
GM Computer Heath
GM, 450 posts
Mon 26 Jan 2009
at 21:54
  • msg #2

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

BUMP.
(This shows up later in the list because I previously typed it all up previously in anticipation of this part of the mission and just saved it in a group you can't read.)
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 39 posts
Tue 27 Jan 2009
at 07:51
  • msg #3

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

please hold off on thread three for just a little while, I need to rock the boat a little before we leave R&D...
GM Computer Heath
GM, 453 posts
Wed 28 Jan 2009
at 01:26
  • msg #4

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

The rest of you can post here while Seth works out his mutation envy.  :)
Lynn-R-EHT-1
player, 18 posts
Wed 28 Jan 2009
at 17:31
  • msg #5

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

"Vell," Lynn says, looking at all the service supplies, "Let's us get to za termination center, no?  Zeze drinks vil make condemned very happy, yes?"  She grabs a cart of stuff to push to the termination center.
Gunther-R-BOK-3
player, 207 posts
ArmF Clearence: RED
REGISTERED MUTANT
Wed 28 Jan 2009
at 22:35
  • msg #6

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Gunther distributes the equipment:

Handing 1
"100-sheetpads of Form VWV/CL-TS-BBB/TC-1A, "Pleasant Experience Directive Beverage Service Tracking Statistics (To Be Verified Through Video Recordings)"
 "Proudly Serving My Fellow Citizen" black pens with black ink
83 foam cups
83 plastic stirrers
83 red napkins
 1 red "Happy Service!" aprons
 1 red "How May I help You?" apron pins
To each team member

Handing to  the team leade 1 red "Pleasant Experience Team Leader" chef's hat and waiting on his input on the following:
2 foam cups
2 plastic stirrers
2 red napkins
3 5-kilo cannisters powdered CoffeeLike (makes 75-100 servings)
1 case pseudolactate fungal residue (for the CoffeeLike)
3 5-kilo cannisters powdered TeaSir (makes 75-100 servings)
3 crates Bouncy Bubble Beverage canned sodas (72 cans/crate, 216 cans total)
1 pair Snippies (small thread scissors)
2 PerkyLators (S5M impact damage) for CoffeeLike and TeaSir
2 red tablecloths
2 drink carts

Service service equipment:
1 crate (200-count) New and Improved Fresh Orangelyke Fungal Blossom Scent Balls
1 plastic pouch of six number-2 (that is, teeny tiny) ball bearings
1 tube of SqueekyGate oil
1 stainless steel monkeywrench (S5K impact)
1 ten-centimeter half-round bastard file
1 box of 20 electroprod rubber handles

Volunteering for keeping the secret service monkeywrench as he is the the equipment guy.
Lynn-R-EHT-1
player, 19 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 01:20
  • msg #7

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

"Certainly nice to have an equipment guy around to handle that," Lynn says, complimenting Gunther with a smile.
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 44 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 01:25
  • msg #8

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Seth offers a minor correction to Gunther's distribution of the supplies.  The bulk of the supplies will be carried on the two carts, with the hygine officer being responsible for one cart and the equipment guy for the other.

The Hygine officer's cart will contain:
 2 PerkyLators
 6 Cannisters of TeaSir and CoffeeLike
 1 case pseudolactate
 250 foam cups
 250 plastic stirrers
 250 red napkins
 1 red tablecloth
 1 pair Snippies

The Equipment Guy's cart will contain:
 250 foam cups
 250 plastic stirrers
 250 red napkins
 3 crates Bouncy Bubble Beverage canned sodas
 1 red tablecloth

The Equipment Guy will also maintain custody of all the equipment for the repair job until such a time as they are required for our duties.

"That's the best I can do to comply with the regulations I'm aware of.  Does anyone know of a regulation that directs or prohibits canned sodas from being served from foam cups?  We may need those cups for the coffee/tea service."

With that he directs the team to set off at a brisk pace for VWV sector.
Lynn-R-EHT-1
player, 20 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 20:10
  • msg #9

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Lynn says, "How happy of both of you to cooperate so, yes?"
Gunther-R-BOK-3
player, 208 posts
ArmF Clearence: RED
REGISTERED MUTANT
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 21:19
  • msg #10

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

I think if the hygiene officer certifies himself that all the can meet the adequate cleanliness level I see no reason why we should use the cups, This way we are preserving the cups to when their need is appropriate.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:19, Thu 29 Jan 2009.
GM Computer Heath
GM, 463 posts
Thu 29 Jan 2009
at 21:35
  • msg #11

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

There are no rules about drinking from the cans.  Once you get to the termination center, I'll explain details.  Essentially, it's a matter of juggling the time it takes to serve with other duties and making it all work out without dying or getting caught.

OOC: You have your laser pistols (for the moment) but no barrels (so they're pretty much worthless, no firing).  Funny that question should be asked now because...

CHECKPOINT 1
(Tension Level 18)

You arrive at a large cargo elevator connecting to no other floors.  No stairs either.  The idea is to keep IntSec committed to proper elevator maintenance.  So far, it's worked.  Just in case, a locked steel cabinet holds climbing gear for up to 6 people, replaced and tested annually, and custom made for these particular elevator shafts.

The cargo elevator leads you down to the main floor of IntSeq HQ (designated Floor VWVHHAEC-1), where four GREEN goons insist you deposit all weapons and your PDC's.

As you recall, "GREEN goon" is synonymous with "stupid and corrupt," so it's possible Concealment, Bootlicking and Bribery specialties may work wonders.
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 48 posts
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 03:22
  • msg #12

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

The team leader approaches the Green that seems to be in-charge and steps aside with him for a brief conversation.
CL-R-WIL-1
player, 146 posts
R&D Hygiene Officer
Clearance RED
Fri 30 Jan 2009
at 17:15
  • msg #13

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

CL takes his cart and says, "Wonderful choices most impervious leader."
CL doesn't want to go close to them, because they look dirty. He then squaks, "Credit says they let us by."
GM Computer Heath
GM, 467 posts
Thu 5 Feb 2009
at 22:35
  • msg #14

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

OOC: Sorry for delays; wife is in and out of hospital and probably will be for a few more weeks.  Put let's keep on trucking...

After Seth talks with the GREEN goon, he nods a little and says, "Go on through.  You're right. We have nothing to fear from your equipment."

You move on into the elevator.  The spacious Cargo Elevator VWVHHAEC-E1 has enough room for you all.  Its bot brain politely requires all passengers (especially repair people) to show proper authorization.  You see points in the elevator where it can be flooded with sleeping gas in case of a violation.  You each scan your authorization and are passed.

You move on through the elevator to CHECKPOINT 2.  Again, the checkpoint has a cabinet with climbing gear for 6 people.  There is nothing on this floor, you notice, except for Checkpoint 2, which is a bulletproof plastic enclosure about the size of a one hour finishing booth.  Inside the booth, sitting at machine gun emplacements, are two bored GREEN lieutenants.  They don't seem as stupid as the goons, but they appear lethargic and tired.

You will have to go, one at a time, through the booth and have all your equipment x-rayed separately.  Then you will pass into another elevator to take you down further.

"Who's first?" the GREEN lieutenant says with a yawn and a wave of his hand.
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 49 posts
Thu 5 Feb 2009
at 23:15
  • msg #15

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Seth considers for a moment then settles on his Equipment Guy.  Seth recalls Gunter's RSI earlier and knows that he is obviously the best suited to take the bulk of everyone's gear through the checkpoint, as he can explain the nitty-gritty details to the friendly lieutenants.

((Seth indicates that Gunther should work with the guards to X-ray the carts, and everyone can take this opportunity to toss any choice bits of equipment into a bag that the equipment guy will have X-rayed))
Gunther-R-BOK-3
player, 210 posts
ArmF Clearence: RED
REGISTERED MUTANT
Thu 5 Feb 2009
at 23:17
  • msg #16

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Gunther waits for everyone to toss their equipment into his cart.
GM Computer Heath
GM, 468 posts
Sat 7 Feb 2009
at 05:16
  • msg #17

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Please everyone state what you are (and in a private line, what you are not) placing on the cart.  If you are not putting something on the cart, let me know what you are doing with it.
CL-R-WIL-1
player, 147 posts
R&D Hygiene Officer
Clearance RED
Sat 7 Feb 2009
at 15:29
  • msg #18

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

CL places his equipment into the cart, and organizes it neatly.
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 50 posts
Sun 8 Feb 2009
at 00:01
  • msg #19

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Seth also entrusts his stuff to the Equipment Guy, rearranging a few things to make room for his larger pieces.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:02, Sun 08 Feb 2009.
Lynn-R-EHT-1
player, 21 posts
Sun 8 Feb 2009
at 21:28
  • msg #20

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Lynn says, "Vee must arrange this in a happy configuration," as she stands over the cart, rearranges the equipment, puts her own in the mix, and stands back, revealing that the equipment is a neatly arranged smiley face.
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 51 posts
Mon 9 Feb 2009
at 00:21
  • msg #21

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Seth grins at Lynn, "Spot on! Now the cart brightens my day every time I look at it.  It's so neat too, now Gunther should have no trouble describing everything to the friendly guards."
GM Computer Heath
GM, 469 posts
Mon 9 Feb 2009
at 19:51
  • msg #22

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

OOC: I'm waiting for actions from Joseph and Bruce.  I'll assume they join in throwing in all their equipment if I don't hear from them soon.
GM Computer Heath
GM, 470 posts
Fri 13 Feb 2009
at 20:49
  • msg #23

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

You feared the guards might confiscate your items, but they seem generally interested only in weapons, not other treasonous items.  They place the items on a tray to be scanned, run them through, and scan each of you individually.  With each individual, when they find something that sets off the alarm, they take to a private curtained booth, look at it, and release you, unconcerned with the traitorous quality of the items.

They debate a minute about the laser pistols, since there are no barrels.  Finally, they say to tell the guard at Checkpoint 3 to make the final decision about the weapons.
GM Computer Heath
GM, 471 posts
Wed 18 Feb 2009
at 19:24
  • msg #24

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

No takers???  Okay...

After your ID is checked and cleared, you go down the elevator to Floor VWVHHAEC-3, where CHeckpoint 3 guards the termination center itself.  Checkpoint 3 is identical to Checkpoint 2, except that there is only a single BLUE guard.  He is asleep on a chair between you and the anteroom to the termination center.
CL-R-WIL-1
player, 148 posts
R&D Hygiene Officer
Clearance RED
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 01:15
  • msg #25

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

CL keeps smiling.
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 52 posts
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 03:21
  • msg #26

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Seth turns to his happiness officer with a grin and says "Ah, look how the masterful Blue citizen keeps watch over the termination center while keeping a calculated facade of restfulness to entrap any traitors who might try to escape.  Please announce our presence to the guard and make sure he is in a good mood when we present ourselves for our mission."
Lynn-R-EHT-1
player, 22 posts
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 04:08
  • msg #27

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Lynn says, "Unfortunately, good and vize leader, my happiness duties extend only to members of our mission.  I do believe it should be you who vakes him up, but I vill do it if you vant me to.  Perhaps vee should just get on vith the mission though, no?  Our mission iz inside the termination center, not in the checkpoints."
CL-R-WIL-1
player, 149 posts
R&D Hygiene Officer
Clearance RED
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 13:59
  • msg #28

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

"He may be on a nap forced by the computer, it may be a bad thing to wake him o great leader, however I do not doubt your decision." He says to Seth.
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 53 posts
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 16:03
  • msg #29

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

quote:
I do believe it should be you who vakes him up...


Lynn! Surely you do not think that an upstanding Blue citizen would be sleeping while on such a vitally important duty as guarding a termination center?! One must never question the ability or judgment of a higher security citizen, especially not an upstanding IntSec guard like this fine man.

quote:
"He may be on a nap forced by the computer, it may be a bad thing to wake him o great leader, however I do not doubt your decision."


Seth hadn't considered this, and momentairly wavers in his decision, but soon makes up his mind.  He clears his throat loudly and approaches the guard, then gives him a moment before introducing the troubleshooters. "Sir, I am Seth-R-BCK reporting for troubleshooting duty in accordance with experimental happiness regulation PEC-V-9A-65992B.  The GREEN guards who cleared us to this point instructed us to report to you for final clearance into the termination chamber."
GM Computer Heath
GM, 472 posts
Thu 19 Feb 2009
at 21:18
  • msg #30

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

He does not seem pleased to be woken.  "Show me your identification," he says grumpily.
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 54 posts
Fri 20 Feb 2009
at 04:38
  • msg #31

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

Seth presents his identification to the guard and instructs the rest of the team to do so as well.

[Note: I'm not sure what form ID takes in paranoia.  If we don't actually have any identifying documents, I would use my PDC to place a call to IntSec/controll and request that the friendly folks on the other side of the omniscent cameras authenticate us to the guard.]
GM Computer Heath
GM, 473 posts
Fri 20 Feb 2009
at 06:12
  • msg #32

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

The guard yawns, checks your PDCs for a half a moment, and waves you forward as he leans back in his chair to go back to sleep.
Lynn-R-EHT-1
player, 23 posts
Mon 23 Feb 2009
at 18:23
  • msg #33

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

"Vell, shall vee go?" Lynn says to Seth.  "Or shall vee stand here vile I crack some more Commie killing jokes?"
Joseph-R-DOB-1
player, 15 posts
Fri 27 Feb 2009
at 19:12
  • msg #34

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

*follows while looking for anything out of the ordinary
CL-R-WIL-1
player, 150 posts
R&D Hygiene Officer
Clearance RED
Fri 27 Feb 2009
at 23:18
  • msg #35

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

"Yup. I'm ready."
Seth-R-BCK-2
player, 55 posts
Fri 27 Feb 2009
at 23:31
  • msg #36

Re: Happy Homecoming-3

"Alright everyone, let's bring a little bit of happiness to this corner of Alpha Complex!"  Seth instructs his Communications and Recording officer to make sure to get videos of the team while they carry out their duty.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:13, Fri 13 Mar 2009.
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