[14:03:07] [A few weeks ago, The Computer had a stunning series of brilliant ideas. An astonishing brand new way of thinking that would completely revolutionize all of Alpha Complex. These ideas, mandated and manifested as a series of programs across Alpha Complex, were collectively known as the Whirlwind Miracle Destiny.] [14:03:45] (should we be cheering The Computer's wisdom here) [14:03:46] [The Miracle, The Computer mentioned, was based in five core ideas.] [14:04:13] (... Whirlwind Miracle Destiny? It sounds as great an idea as Gundam Seed Destiny.) [14:04:21] [Any action done daringly always succeeds. Willpower is more important than any amount of equipment. The denser things are, the better they work. Pain exists only when you don't believe in something enough. Any substance can easily become any other substance.] [14:04:43] (I stand corrected.) [14:05:06] [The very idea that Alpha Complex could be even perfecter than before had been a secret, for obvious reasons, but now, The Computer feels, everyone is ready.] [14:05:23] (Whirlwind Miracle Destiny sounds like something the Chinese party created, translated into English. I *really* like the shift in tone from the Russian style) [14:05:39] [After the Miracle, there will be no more traitors, no more fear and suspicion, no rationion, bureaucracy, secrecy, biolence...] [14:05:51] (Biolence?) [14:05:56] ( Violence ) [14:06:09] Hurrah for Friend Computer! [14:06:10] (OK. All I know is that I don't want any rat onions.) [14:06:19] Hail Friend Computer, our greatest protector of all! [14:06:40] [Now that some weeks have passed, you fin yourself wondering. Can it be true? Is it really possible that EVERYTHING you've come to take for granted about Alpha Complex - The perpetual surveillance, inevitable betrayals, arbitrary torture and lie piled on lie after lie... is going away?] [14:07:01] All praise Friend Computer, glorious protector of Alpha Complex! [14:07:02] [And if it is possible... then how are you spupposed to get ahead in this new world?] [14:07:18] (Orbital Bombardment Madness?) [14:07:22] (I dunno about you, but I'm going to get some guns. A lot of guns.) [14:07:23] If there are no more traitors, there are no more trouble-shooters [14:07:46] (If you build it, they will come.) [14:08:10] (... and if there are no more Troubleshooters, there are no more traitors. works both ways, really.) [14:08:39] * You've been working as food vat guards as normal, watching for signs of sabotage, when an announcement is made over Wholesome Meal Distributors' intercom for that room. [14:09:24] "Joanne-R, Deto-R, Mikas-R, Nate-R, and Tim-R. This is Janice-Y. Please report to the RED conference room. Thank you." [14:10:05] * Deto-R-TWO-1 makes a mock salute at the intercom. "Yesh shar!" He heads to the conference room. [14:10:35] * Mikas-R-RPE-1 "What do they want now?" mutters Mikas as he walks towards the conference room [14:10:47] * Joanne-R-UTL-1 pulls aside a passing IR and orders him to protect the vats with his life in her stead. "Your rewards will be great, citizen! Stay vigilant!" [14:10:55] * Tim-R-LRY-1 yawns, rubs his eyes, and walks to the conference room. [14:10:58] * Joanne-R-UTL-1 heads towards the conference room [14:11:02] This had better be important. [14:11:12] * Nate-R-WAT-1 glances up at the intercom, then shrugs and heads to the conference room. It has to be more interesting than guarding the vat. [14:11:15] * The INFRARED nods quickly, eager to perform his duties. [14:12:08] * NPC1 is now known as Janice-Y-OVD-3 [14:12:15] * NPC2 is now known as Willard-Y-CHN-2 [14:12:49] (Sorry, going afk for a bit. Gotta cook for mom.) [14:13:01] Reporting to duty as requested, sir [14:13:03] * Tim-R-LRY-1 clears his throat and gives the Yellows a wide grin. [14:13:08] [The conference room is sparse, but functional. It's dominated by a long table, with eight chars. Sitting at one end are your supervisors, Janice-Y and Willard-Y.] [14:13:46] Hello there, sirs, how goes your cycle? [14:14:03] * Joanne-R-UTL-1 snaps off a salute and heads to one of the chairs, beaming. "Happy to report for duty, sirs!" [14:14:35] May I sit down? [14:14:44] * Janice-Y-OVD-3 smiles cheerfully as you enter. She's a fairly young clone, full of enthusiasm. "It goes well, Citizen. Please, have a seat." [14:14:56] * Tim-R-LRY-1 nods and sits down, still smiling. [14:14:59] Thank you Ma'am [14:15:14] * Joanne-R-UTL-1 sits, folding her hands in front of her [14:16:59] There isn't a problem is there, sir? [14:17:02] What sort of job do you have for us? I hope it's something that will allow me to show my love for Friend Computer! [14:17:37] Alright. Here's the situation. Our Director of Operations... I don't think you've seen him. His name's Travis-B-LIN-2.... anyway, he's entered Wholesome Meal Distributors into a food production competition. The Computer's outlined some vat production realizations, and... well... [14:17:55] * Janice-Y-OVD-3 grins. "There's going to be a huge contract to the firm that demonstrates success with its techniques." [14:18:08] Ah [14:18:18] That's terrific news, Janice-Y! [14:18:35] That's great news! How do you want us to help? [14:19:43] Ma'am, are we going to be helping the company as security guards... or as trouble-shooters? [14:19:53] If I may be frank [14:20:04] * Willard-Y-CHN-2 speaks up. He's an older clone, with trick eyebrows and a moustache. His demeanor is somewhat dour, but not unlikeably so. "Now, listen. We really need a success this year. A big one. Last year, we threw everything we had into making the All-Purpose Organo-Convertor. A machine that could turn any organic material into food, but it couldn't beat the regular food vats per cubic meter of space. We need a big win. [14:20:46] If we don't, we'd be bought out. Everything here, sold. And who knows where we might end up? [14:21:01] * Tim-R-LRY-1 gasps. [14:21:11] Ah [14:21:25] Oh, I think you'll like this, Mikas-R. We've got some good news. [14:21:33] And some bad news. And more bad news. [14:21:38] Then we must succeed, sir! People will know that WMD means quality when we're done! [14:21:41] * Janice-Y-OVD-3 interrupts. "And some good news." [14:22:24] We manageed to set a target of 10 SRUs per cubic meter of vats, so we've secured a spot in one of the 20 competing spots. [14:23:12] Unfortunately, the bid was late. Other firms have a bit of a head start. Well-Make Digestables is already reporting a peak output of 15 VSO. [14:23:24] Fifteen times what we're putting out now. [14:23:55] But, the other good news is that The Computer wants to encourage All-Over Morale, so all other competing firms get a tour of Well-Make so we can get a look at the process in action. [14:24:06] And that, Friend Citizens, is where you come in... [14:24:21] (Ooh, sabotage.) [14:24:38] (Hooray!) [14:25:45] * Janice-Y-OVD-3 begins speaking in a more hushed tone, though still smilling. "Now, what everyone suspects will happen is that everyone's going to send over their sharpest biochem specialists to look voer the process, reverse-engineer the details, and all that. But Travis-B had a better idea. [14:26:28] * Mikas-R-RPE-1 glances behind him to make sure the door is closed [14:26:40] * It is. [14:27:01] * Tim-R-LRY-1 grabs his notepad. [14:27:31] * Nate-R-WAT-1 listens intently [14:27:45] See, you, previously lowly vat guards. Who, by the way, have had a TERRIFIC service record to the date... are going undercover as Comestibles Engineers. [14:28:20] Oh my! What a good idea, Janice-Y! [14:28:35] * Tim-R-LRY-1 nods and scribbles. [14:28:36] * Janice-Y-OVD-3 smiles. "Don't thank me. It was Travis-B's idea." [14:29:24] Anyway, first chance you get, I want you to acquire data on the process. How they're doing it. What kinds of results they're getting. Anything you can get. And return it, without anyone being the wiser. [14:30:47] * Willard-Y-CHN-2 produces a form. "To achieve your goal, you'll be getting some equipment. You all need to sign it and take responsibility for it." [14:31:14] d5 [14:31:14] * Dicething throws the bones for Demota (d5) and gets 2. [14:31:24] * Willard-Y-CHN-2 pushes it to Willard. "Sign, and pass it along." [14:31:35] (Some trick.) [14:31:52] (So our immediate superiour has MPD?) [14:31:56] What sort of equipment, sir? [14:32:05] ( Whoops ) [14:32:07] Mikas-R-RPE-1: I'm sure we'll find out in due time. [14:32:10] ( Should have been Teto ) [14:32:21] ( ... who is afk. So, Mikas. ) [14:32:46] * Mikas-R-RPE-1 looks over the form [14:33:07] * Mikas-R-RPE-1 signs [14:33:13] * It's just a standard equipment manifest. He's meticulously filled out everything but your signatures. [14:33:17] ( Gah. ) [14:33:22] * It's just a standard equipment manifest. He's meticulously filled out everything but your signatures. [14:33:46] (I guess Tim can have it) [14:34:03] * Tim-R-LRY-1 nods. [14:34:27] * Tim-R-LRY-1 signs it quickly, not even pausing to read. [14:34:52] (Ok, back.) [14:35:02] * Tim-R-LRY-1 passes the form to Deto. [14:35:23] (AFK for a sec. Dog) [14:35:54] * Deto-R-TWO-1 signs it, not having any choices anyways, and not caring too much either. [14:36:02] (who's next?) [14:36:23] (should be Nate.) [14:36:27] ( Well, I'm just gona assume it makes the rounds smoothly. ) [14:36:31] (or Joanne.) [14:36:40] * THe paperwork is filled out in unnervingly quick time. [14:37:24] (Back) [14:37:25] Now, as for the equipment. If you'll check underneath your seats, you'll find them in boxes. [14:37:49] * Tim-R-LRY-1 fumbles around for his equipment, keeping his head above the desk so he can beam at his superiors. [14:37:56] * Mikas-R-RPE-1 reaches under the chair [14:38:07] * Nate-R-WAT-1 pulls the box out from beneath his seat. [14:38:10] * Joanne-R-UTL-1 pulls a box out from under her seat and places it on the table [14:38:19] * Deto-R-TWO-1 says "Okie dokies." He checks under his seat for the equipment. [14:39:48] Go ahead. Open it. [14:40:16] * Nate-R-WAT-1 opens his box. [14:40:19] * Tim-R-LRY-1 opens the box, making sure that his well-worn flinch doesn't kick in and ruin his grin. [14:40:21] * Deto-R-TWO-1 looks at the box, then shrugs to himself as he opens it. [14:40:24] * Mikas-R-RPE-1 quickly tears his box open [14:40:48] * Joanne-R-UTL-1 opens the box, and looks inside, smiling [14:41:29] * THe first thing you notice upon opening the box is an ORANGE-clearance lab coat. [14:42:05] * Joanne-R-UTL-1 gasps! [14:42:15] Interesting.... Should I try it on now? [14:42:27] Ooh, nifty. I don't think I've ever worn one of these before. [14:42:29] * Deto-R-TWO-1 lets out a startled 'Eh?' before glancing at the two yellows. [14:42:33] It's certainly within your rights, Mikas-O-RPE-!. [14:42:55] Citizen Janice-Y, are we being breveted for this assignment? [14:43:11] * Tim-R-LRY-1 stretches out the arms and checks to make sure it fits at least approximately. [14:43:44] (sorrry, AFK again) [14:43:49] * The labcoat fits well. Better than anything you've worn before. Much, much more comfortable. [14:44:14] Breveted... well, let's say that if you do this right. We may let you keep them. [14:44:27] * Tim-R-LRY-1 nods thanks to Janice-Y. [14:44:48] (So, we got a promotion?) [14:44:55] (a temporary one.) [14:44:55] ( Yep. ) [14:45:01] * Tim-R-LRY-1 is now known as Tim-O-LRY-1 [14:45:01] (Ah.) [14:45:22] This is necessary. Nobody's going to believe a bunch of REDs are experienced vat specialists. The clothes feel soi much smoother, don't you think? [14:45:29] * Deto-R-TWO-1 gets into the labcoat. "Tcha." He mutters as he looks at himself. [14:45:29] Definitely. [14:45:42] * Tim-O-LRY-1 tosses on the lab coat and goes back to checking out what's in the box. [14:45:52] * Joanne-R-UTL-1 puts on the labcoat. "This is fantastic, Janice-Y!" [14:45:53] * Deto-R-TWO-1 is now known as Deto-O-TWO-1 [14:46:04] * Joanne-R-UTL-1 is now known as Joanne-O-UTL-1 [14:46:46] * Willard-Y-CHN-2 clears his throat. "You should each have a lab coat and set of overalls each, as well as ORANGE ski masks for use during the more covert parts of your assignemnt. You also each have a clipboard with notes about vat biology to keep up appearnces, and an ME card confirming your vat biologist skills. [14:47:05] (Fucking shit, I'm gonna have to drop. My arms are acting up again and it's hard to type) [14:47:10] (hahaha, orange ski masks.) [14:47:38] ( Ick. ALright. Nate-R will just be Mysteriously Quiet in case you return, then. ) [14:48:08] (I'm really, really sorry about this. gonna see a doctor tomorrow about it) [14:48:09] There are also two disassembled stun guns for easy concealment, and a pair of smoke grenades. We've disguised them as biotech sample analyzers. [14:48:18] (take care, Nate-R.) [14:48:19] They are to be used only as a LAST RESORT. [14:48:34] Understood. [14:48:49] Yes, sir. [14:48:51] Your mission is to get in, and get out, and not provide any reason for them to ssupect anything is up. [14:48:54] (Nova just came online) [14:49:30] ( We'll just assume Nova's character's been here the whole time. Someone get him a quick summary. ) [14:49:32] * Tim-O-LRY-1 checks for a stun gun or smoke grenade. [14:49:44] * Deto-O-TWO-1 nods empathicly. [14:49:55] * All four are in Tim-O's box. Apparently to be distributed. [14:50:33] * Tim-O-LRY-1 takes a stun gun for himself. [14:50:35] d4 [14:50:35] * Dicething throws the bones for Tim-O-LRY-1 (d4) and gets 3. [14:50:54] * Tim-O-LRY-1 hands the other stun gun to Mikas, and smoke grenades to Deto and Nate. [14:50:55] You also have one credit chip. It's authorized for one transaction of up to 5000 credits. [14:52:06] (Is the chip in my box, too?) [14:52:15] ( Yeah. ) [14:52:23] Be careful about its use. [14:52:29] * Deto-O-TWO-1 acknowledges it with a simple, "Alrighty." [14:52:36] * Tim-O-LRY-1 drops the chip in a lab coat pocket with the stun gun. [14:53:18] * Daren (~NovaSeake@cpe-24-168-59-178.si.res.rr.com) has joined #Exalted [14:53:22] ( Hey Nova. ) [14:53:26] * Daren is now known as NovaSeaker [14:53:27] (hey, nova.) [14:53:36] (Heya. There an OOC channel?) [14:53:49] ( Nah, but it sounds like a good idea to make one. ) [14:54:03] ( #ParanoiaOOC [14:57:27] Is there anything else, Citizens Willard-Y and Janice-Y? [14:59:32] That will be all. There should be a Transbot headed for QYN sector soon, so you'd best make haste. [15:00:40] * NovaSeaker is now known as Nov-O-SKR-1 [15:00:48] * Tim-O-LRY-1 nods and takes the box under his arm. [15:01:02] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 stands up and heads out, humming the Whirlwind Miracle Destiny branding identification song [15:01:22] * Deto-O-TWO-1 nods. "We're on it." [15:02:26] * Tim-O-LRY-1 walks out the door and lets his smile fade. [15:02:32] Man, my mouth was starting to hurt. [15:04:56] ( Gimme a sec, lots of msges. ) [15:05:48] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 ducks into a restroom to change into her ORANGE uniform on the way to the Transbot [15:06:10] ( Mikas-R needs to get into #paranoiaOOC ) [15:06:24] * Tim-O-LRY-1 finds a confession booth to tell Friend Computer that he didn't finish his Cold Fun this morning. [15:06:35] (Back. Sorry about that) [15:07:01] * Deto-O-TWO-1 just handles himself like he was always Orange. [15:09:00] * The Confession Booth notes the activity, but notes that no correction will be issued. [15:09:13] * Soon, the transbot arrives. [15:09:43] * Mikas-R-RPE-1 gets on the transbot. Once inside, he starts examining the stun gun [15:10:02] * It's a stun gun, alright. [15:10:10] * Nov-O-SKR-1 follows Mikas. [15:10:14] Nifty little device. Amazing what you can do with these things [15:10:21] * Tim-O-LRY-1 hops in the transbot and sits against the back wall. [15:10:27] You mean stun traitors? [15:10:28] (That was just me fidgeting) [15:10:50] You can also use it as a fuse shorter [15:11:02] Interesting. [15:11:17] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 gets on the Transbot, and takes a seat in the ORANGE section, stretching her legs out, and putting her arms behind her head. [15:11:40] It's times like this when I love living in Alpha Complex even more than I thought possible at RED clearance. [15:11:57] Mm-hmm. [15:11:58] * THe trip to QYN sector is uneventful, though it stops off at BGN sector to pick up another team of ORANGE vat technicians. [15:12:25] Hello. Are you the other visiting group? [15:12:38] * Janice-Y-OVD-3 is now known as Tech [15:12:44] "Yeah." [15:12:45] * Nov-O-SKR-1 waves to the other technicians. [15:12:47] Hello there, fellow citizens. How's your day? [15:12:52] I've heard some amazing things about their process [15:13:01] "I'm fine." [15:13:02] (psst, mikas, you're orange now) [15:13:24] * Mikas-R-RPE-1 is now known as Mikas-O-RPE-1 [15:13:48] Whatcha think of their boast? [15:14:29] It is good to see The Computer's Whirlwind Miracle Destiny already taking such dramatic effect. [15:15:18] * Tech returns to looking over his clipboard. [15:15:45] You know, if we don't figure out how they're doing it, everyone loses out on the contract [15:16:03] * The transbot soon arrives in QYN sector. A BLUE citizen and YELLOW citizen are already standing there, along with six ORANGE Armed FOrces troopers. [15:16:21] * Deto-O-TWO-1 takes this time to read his own clipboard and act high(er) and mighty(er) than he was. [15:16:37] * Tim-O-LRY-1 waves at the Blue and Yellow, and starts reading from his clipboard, staring meaningfully at it. [15:16:49] * Willard-Y-CHN-2 is now known as Lao-B [15:16:54] * Tech is now known as Arno-Y [15:17:17] Hello, We're from Wholesome Meal Distributors [15:17:17] * Nov-O-SKR-1 taps his chin as he reads his clipboard thoroughly. [15:17:26] * Arno-Y puts on a pretty fake happy face. "Welcome to QYN Sector." [15:17:47] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 smiles at the higher-clearance citizens and studies her clipboard [15:18:08] * Nov-O-SKR-1 nods amiably to Arno-Y, then goes back to his complex calculations. [15:18:15] Glad to be here in QYN. One of my favorite sectors, in fact. [15:18:54] You know, I've never been to QYN before. Always been meaning to go [15:18:57] * Deto-O-TWO-1 just acts like everyone else and accepts the greeting. [15:19:30] * Lao-B doesn't seem so happy. "Might as well get started." He begins heading over to Well-Make Digestables. He doesn't seem to be pleased with everyone getting to see his secret techniques. [15:19:48] * Nov-O-SKR-1 follows diligently. [15:20:12] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 follows after Lao, in the front of the group [15:20:14] * Tim-O-LRY-1 follows as well. [15:20:22] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 follows after the others [15:20:35] * The other ORANGE group comes along too. Gradually, teams from other sectors join in the tour. [15:21:19] * Deto-O-TWO-1 yawned slightly as the 'tour' began. "Wonder how long this gonna take..." [15:21:25] * Arno-Y leads you all to a large building. "This is one of the Super-Vats, designed according to The Computer's guidelines!" [15:21:36] * Tim-O-LRY-1 gasps, faux-impressed. [15:21:45] Oh my! [15:21:54] No modifications to the Super-Vat design? [15:22:07] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 scribbles on her clipboard [15:22:48] Did you modify the biological interocitor duty cycle at all, or is it still at 47%? [15:22:55] * Arno-Y opens the door. "The Computer didn't give exact numbers, but we designed this to match the five points of the Destiny as best we can." [15:23:04] ( Roll wetware, Tim-O [15:23:32] d20 [15:23:33] * Dicething throws the bones for Tim-O-LRY-1 (d20) and gets 9. [15:23:35] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 scribbles more on her notepad [15:24:17] * Deto-O-TWO-1 looks at the entire building once before following. [15:24:21] We've managed to bring it up to an even 50%. [15:24:25] wow. [15:24:40] The Complex's food supply is surely safe in your hands. [15:24:42] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 writes some more and underlines twice [15:24:51] That's incredible. How were those modifications performed? [15:24:54] * Tim-O-LRY-1 scribbles a bit. [15:25:00] * Nov-O-SKR-1 looks ready to scribble something down. [15:25:17] [Instead of being a huge room with several cylindrical vats, this entire building is a single square vat. Instead of walkways between vats, there are catwalks over the surface. INFRAREDs are skimming PGC off the surface with long pole-nets, as usual [15:26:03] How... long wide is this vat? [15:26:19] Tell me, have you taken increased security precautions? A facility such as yours would surely be a tempting target for traitors. [15:26:55] "A little over the width of five regular vats. This room used to have 20 cats, you know." [15:27:13] As for protection from traitors, we've requested some help from Internal Security. [15:27:17] ( vats, even ) [15:28:07] ( Gimme Management/Moxie rolls, and lemme know if you succeed. ) [15:28:32] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 draws a little, and then writes some more. [15:28:51] d20 [15:28:51] * Dicething throws the bones for Mikas-O-RPE-1 (d20) and gets 17. [15:28:56] d20 [15:28:57] * Dicething throws the bones for Tim-O-LRY-1 (d20) and gets 8. [15:29:01] d20 [15:29:01] * Dicething throws the bones for Joanne-O-UTL-1 (d20) and gets 6. [15:29:03] d20 [15:29:03] * Dicething throws the bones for Deto-O-TWO-1 (d20) and gets 16. [15:29:16] d20 [15:29:16] * Dicething throws the bones for Nov-O-SKR-1 (d20) and gets 16. [15:30:08] ( YOu succeed if you roll under the number ) [15:30:21] ( Hang on, I'm retying another character sheet. ) [15:30:36] (Failed) [15:30:43] (failed as well.) [15:30:56] (FUBAR) [15:31:12] (should we type success/failure margins?) [15:31:30] ( Sure. ) [15:31:36] (failed by 4, then.) [15:31:37] ( ALright, Wetware/Biosciences rolls. ) [15:31:40] d20 [15:31:41] * Dicething throws the bones for Tim-O-LRY-1 (d20) and gets 7. [15:31:47] (passed by 2.) [15:31:54] d20 [15:31:54] * Dicething throws the bones for Mikas-O-RPE-1 (d20) and gets 20. [15:31:55] (failed by... 7) [15:31:57] d20 [15:31:57] * Dicething throws the bones for Nov-O-SKR-1 (d20) and gets 4. [15:32:01] d20 [15:32:01] * Dicething throws the bones for Deto-O-TWO-1 (d20) and gets 7. [15:32:02] (mikas: hahaha, critical) [15:32:10] (Succeed on the nose for wetware) [15:32:16] (failed by 12)! [15:32:22] (succeed by 2 for wetware) [15:32:29] (Failed by 11 for management) [15:32:43] (failed by 4 for management, passed by 2 on wetware.) [15:32:49] (Should we do this in the OOC channel?) [15:33:03] Sir, I can't help but notice that the Infrareds at these vats seem to be working harder than the average devoted citizen. Do you have any morale-boosting techniques to provide for their remarkable proficiency, or is it merely your skill as a leader? [15:33:14] d20 [15:33:14] * Dicething throws the bones for Joanne-O-UTL-1 (d20) and gets 7. [15:33:45] * Arno-Y smiles. "The INFRAREDs simply have more energy because they've been able to eat so much extra, and better, food. Everyone in QYN sector has." [15:33:49] * Nov-O-SKR-1 flips a page on his clipboard, makes a note, then flips the page back down. [15:34:10] That's amazing. [15:34:23] Very impressive, sir. [15:34:29] Impressive indeed. [15:34:29] Such policies should spread to *every* Alpha Complex sector! [15:34:31] So I am to understand you have been holding back extra food to feed your IR workers? Genius [15:34:49] Might you be persuaded to allow me up to the vat control panel, where the magic happens? I'd love to see what you've done with the system software. [15:35:23] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 writes more on her clipboard. [15:35:27] Sorry, but no can do. It's in a critical process right now. [15:35:37] I'd especially like to see the kind of organic production methods being used. [15:35:45] Ahh. All right. [15:36:17] Ahem. Now, moving along... [15:36:25] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 takes a picture of the vats with her PDC before she leaves [15:36:35] * Lao-B motions for the tour to follow him. [15:36:40] * Tim-O-LRY-1 takes a picture as well. [15:36:49] * Deto-O-TWO-1 simply notes down how many vats this used to be and follows. [15:37:06] * Tim-O-LRY-1 follows Lao and the others. [15:37:29] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 walks after Lao [15:38:26] * Lao-B arrives at a warehouse. The door is wide open for the tour. A tremendous towering wall of PGC stands prodly, several meters tall, and 50 meters across. The smell of raw PGC fills the air. He waves casually. "No matter how much we eat, we're geneariting PGC faster than we can use it. Soon, we'll be exporting the surplus to other sectors." [15:38:54] * Nov-O-SKR-1 follows along. [15:38:58] * Tim-O-LRY-1 gasps, impressed for real this time. [15:39:04] Would you mind if I took a sample of PGC to taste? [15:39:12] * Deto-O-TWO-1 mildly asks, "How much surpluss are you making?" [15:39:40] Sorry, but we've already promised this mountain to FGO sector. [15:39:57] Is this surplus due mainly to the increased INFRARED activity, or the overall efficiency of production? [15:40:06] * Lao-B turns to Deto-O. "We're producing at 15 VSU." [15:40:30] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 gasps and writes on her clipboard [15:41:35] * Nov-O-SKR-1 scribbles furiously. [15:42:07] * Tim-O-LRY-1 nods. [15:42:12] Now, for the final part of the evening... [15:42:15] * Lao-B moves along. [15:42:34] * Nov-O-SKR-1 walks along. [15:42:39] * Tim-O-LRY-1 walks. [15:43:43] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 moves along [15:44:09] * Deto-O-TWO-1 slows down to get a better and longer look at the vats. [15:44:39] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 snaps a photo of the PGC wall and keeps going [15:45:20] * YOu eventually arrive at a large dining hall. It's HUGE, filled with Well-Make products of all kinds. [15:46:08] And now, dinner. We have all-you-can-eat CarobSTik appetizers, Spindizzy salad, Luv-A-Duk ThighBites, SIX kinds of Fun. After this, you may stay for the night as guests. [15:46:33] Ooh, do you guys happen to have Infraredberry B3? I'm addicted to that stuff. [15:46:50] Is everything all we can eat? [15:47:07] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 walks towards the RED food products, but catches himself and moves towards the ORANGE foods [15:47:10] Certainly. Please, eat all you can. There's no longer any need for ration consumption here in QYN sector. [15:47:14] Are these all made from refined PGC from here? [15:47:18] This trip through your wonderous factory has made me unbeleivably hungry. [15:47:27] * Nov-O-SKR-1 writes down the menu on his clipboard, then walks toward the table. [15:47:35] * The other representatives dig in happily. [15:47:57] * Nov-O-SKR-1 chows down on Luv-A-Duck ThighBites. [15:48:15] * It's wonderful. [15:48:21] * Tim-O-LRY-1 gets a bowl of Lukewarm Fun and some CarobStiks. [15:48:29] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 heads for the ORANGE buffet, and begins loading up plates with an assortment of items, including all types of Fun [15:49:22] * Deto-O-TWO-1 takes a large assortment of stuff and have some of everything. [15:50:14] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 heads back to the table, balancing plates on the way back [15:51:05] Arno-Y, if I may? [15:51:10] Hm? [15:51:26] This food even tastes better than normal. How do you explain such an increase in enjoyability? [15:52:18] Why, the infinite wisdom of The Computer. [15:52:47] * Arno-Y raises a glass of B3. "To The Computer!" [15:52:57] * THe other touring groups do likewise. [15:53:00] * Tim-O-LRY-1 raises his Infraredberry B3. To the Computer! [15:53:10] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 raises his B3 [15:53:11] * Nov-O-SKR-1 raises his glass "To The Computer!" [15:53:34] To the Computer and the Future of the Destiny! [15:53:37] Yahoi. [15:53:47] Oh, dear, I almost forgot. [15:54:01] * Tim-O-LRY-1 rushes back to the buffet for some Cold Fun. [15:54:02] So, the improved tastitude is due to the overall revision of policies put in place by the Whirlwind Miracle Destiny? Or was it a more specific cause? [15:54:16] To the Computer and his glorious miracle destiny program! [15:54:18] The Destiny. [15:54:37] (Can I roll chutzpuh to try and get more info?) [15:55:09] ( Yeah, sure. ) [15:55:20] d20 [15:55:20] * Dicething throws the bones for Nov-O-SKR-1 (d20) and gets 17. [15:55:25] (Failed by 7) [15:55:31] (8) [15:56:11] d20 [15:56:12] * Dicething throws the bones for Tim-O-LRY-1 (d20) and gets 16. [15:56:24] d20 [15:56:24] * Dicething throws the bones for Mikas-O-RPE-1 (d20) and gets 3. [15:56:28] * The night goes on. It's an absolute feast. You don't think you've ever eaten or drank this much in your lives ever before. Eventually, you're filled and fattened up to the bursting point, as is everyone else. [15:56:47] * Tim-O-LRY-1 holds a lighter up to his bowl of Cold Fun. [15:56:48] (Success by 6) [15:56:55] Cold Fun's always best when it's a little melty. [15:57:10] d20 [15:57:10] * Dicething throws the bones for Joanne-O-UTL-1 (d20) and gets 5. [15:57:49] Melty Fun is my favorite sort. [15:58:26] Yeah. Isn't it great that The Computer and the good people of Well-Made thought to provide us with foods that are still so good when melty? [15:58:48] Hmm. Not quite right yet, though. [15:58:54] * Tim-O-LRY-1 waves the lighter around a bit. [15:58:55] d20 [15:58:55] * Dicething throws the bones for Tim-O-LRY-1 (d20) and gets 18. [15:59:16] * Tim-O-LRY-1 frowns a bit. [15:59:35] It's not getting melty like the normal stuff. Oh, well. Still good. [15:59:44] * Tim-O-LRY-1 begins eating the Cold Fun. [16:00:20] It's not melting normally? [16:00:21] Hmmmm. [16:00:27] * Nov-O-SKR-1 scribbles notes down. [16:02:01] What a wonderful banquest... now, please, stay the night as guests in QYN sector. We have some RED dormitories available. You'll have to sleep six to a room instead of two as befits an ORANGE citizen, but I'm sure we could all use some rest. [16:03:17] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 nods good-night and heads towards the dormitories [16:03:19] Indeed. [16:03:26] Thank you for this tour of your wonderful sector. [16:03:53] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 heads to the dorms as well [16:03:55] * Tim-O-LRY-1 grabs another bowl of Cold Fun and heads off toward the domitory. [16:04:00] (er, dormitory.) [16:04:15] * Nov-O-SKR-1 nods and heavs over to the assigned dorm. [16:04:31] * Deto-O-TWO-1 shrugs. "Well then. I suppose we should be off to an early rest." He follows the others, hoping to talk with them. [16:04:59] d20 [16:04:59] * Dicething throws the bones for Tim-O-LRY-1 (d20) and gets 2. [16:05:07] d20 [16:05:07] * Dicething throws the bones for Mikas-O-RPE-1 (d20) and gets 10. [16:05:12] * You head to the dormitories. Night sets in, and citizens begin their sleepcycle. [16:05:34] (Right on the dot) [16:05:44] Do you think the time is right to do our duty to Wholesome Meal Distributors? [16:06:40] No time better than the present. [16:07:05] * Nov-O-SKR-1 nods. [16:07:08] Yup yup. [16:07:18] He didn't show us anything of real value. [16:07:24] Yeah. [16:07:29] Well, except for results. [16:07:32] I don't even know what a biological interocitor is. [16:07:35] But something about that Cold Fun... [16:07:51] And he wouldn't let us see the computer systems [16:07:53] You said it didn't melt right, Mikas? [16:08:03] Oh, I got another bowl and it melted fine. [16:08:03] Well, it was Tim's Fun [16:08:12] It was just really cold, I guess. [16:08:20] Oh. [16:08:34] * Nov-O-SKR-1 puts a finger to his lips and taps them, frowning. [16:08:36] The way the IRs were working was pretty weird. [16:08:49] I know I never worked like that back when I was a vatscrub. [16:09:01] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 pulls her ski mask out of her pocket. "I want to bring a brick of that Protogummicarb back for testing. I say we divide into smaller teams for expediency and a lesser chance of being seen by guards. How should we split up?" [16:09:45] * Nov-O-SKR-1 takes out his orange skimask as well. [16:09:51] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 pulls out the stun gun. "Sure, let's split up. If we see any guards... Well, I've been wanting to try out this gadget!" [16:09:57] * Tim-O-LRY-1 takes his ski mask out and fiddles with it. [16:10:16] I'd like to take a good long look at the vat. [16:10:33] Where should we meet back? Should we report to this room, or try to find a Transbot back to our WMD? [16:11:25] I say we meet back here [16:11:29] Yeah, here's good. [16:11:32] If we leave early, it'll look suspicious [16:11:47] Anyway, I'd like to see their computer system [16:15:01] I must admit, I'm not too good with these things [16:15:17] Me neither. Not especially. [16:15:19] Who heading towards the vat would like to take it? [16:15:24] Computers... don't like me. [16:15:26] I'll go to the vat. [16:15:28] I'll go. [16:15:34] Take what? [16:15:37] Oh the gun? [16:15:43] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 hands the stun gun to Tim [16:15:51] no thanks, I've already got one. [16:15:51] I played Shoot-A-Traitor 2000 all the time... [16:16:03] I'll take it? [16:16:05] * Tim-O-LRY-1 pulls out the stun gun and waves it around a bit. [16:16:15] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 hands the gunto Nov [16:16:23] * Nov-O-SKR-1 takes it. [16:16:35] I'll go to the warehouse [16:16:58] Me too [16:16:59] Nov, Joanne, and Deto, you go to the warehouse. [16:17:12] I'll take Mikas and Nate to the vat. [16:17:26] Sounds like a good plan to me [16:17:38] * Nov-O-SKR-1 pulls on his ORANGE skimask. [16:17:54] * Tim-O-LRY-1 leaves his ski mask off for now. [16:18:00] * Tim-O-LRY-1 tucks it back into a pocket. [16:18:25] Let's get going, citizens! [16:18:36] None of the spies on the vidshows have silly Orange ski masks. [16:18:37] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 leaves the room and starts heading towards the warehouse [16:18:41] ( WHoever's going to the vats, head to #Vats. ) [16:18:54] Those are vidshows, Tim! [16:19:27] Maybe I'll figure out a way to turn it Infrared. [16:19:31] * Deto-O-TWO-1 coughs a bit before heading out. [16:20:09] C'mon, lets catch up with Deto Joanne. [16:20:25] * Nov-O-SKR-1 follows Deto to the warehouse. [16:20:45] * Stepping out of the room, it's kinda strange. THere aren't any guards anywhere, as far as you can tell. [16:21:24] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 heads in the direction of the warehouse, looking out for guards [16:21:50] * Deto-O-TWO-1 acts like an Orange and just goes, careful not to make any loud noises, but able to pretend as if he's supposed to be there. [16:22:07] d20 [16:22:07] * Dicething throws the bones for Mikas-O-RPE-1 (d20) and gets 20. [16:23:13] * You get lost a couple of times, but you eventually find your way back to the warehouse. THe large rolling front door seems closed, though there are other entrances. [16:24:17] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 walks around the building, looking for a side entrance [16:24:23] * Deto-O-TWO-1 asks the others, "So, whatcha gonna do now?" [16:24:33] Find a way inside. [16:24:42] * JOanne-R finds a door. [16:24:44] * Nov-O-SKR-1 covers Joanne's back. [16:25:03] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 pushes it open quietly. (Stealth roll?) [16:25:13] ( Yeah. ) [16:26:11] d20 [16:26:11] * Dicething throws the bones for Joanne-O-UTL-1 (d20) and gets 16. [16:26:32] * The door makes a rather obvious noise. But if anyone heard it, they aren't coming. [16:27:49] * Deto-O-TWO-1 asks, "Maybe they're in their rest cycle?" [16:28:02] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 turns back. "They moved out the PGC already. Clearly, they have some kind of optimal transit system." [16:28:42] Hmm, that's too bad... [16:28:47] Is there anything else here? [16:28:55] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 looks back in [16:29:53] * High alert rolls, lemme know if someone made it. [16:30:05] d20 [16:30:06] * Dicething throws the bones for Nov-O-SKR-1 (d20) and gets 7. [16:30:06] d20 [16:30:07] * Dicething throws the bones for Tim-O-LRY-1 (d20) and gets 19. [16:30:09] d10 [16:30:09] * Dicething throws the bones for Joanne-O-UTL-1 (d10) and gets 4. [16:30:11] (Er) [16:30:12] d20 [16:30:12] * Dicething throws the bones for Joanne-O-UTL-1 (d20) and gets 2. [16:30:21] d20 [16:30:21] * Dicething throws the bones for Deto-O-TWO-1 (d20) and gets 11. [16:30:28] d20 [16:30:28] * Dicething throws the bones for Mikas-O-RPE-1 (d20) and gets 3. [16:30:33] (Alert?) [16:30:40] The warehouse is empty [16:30:41] (Ummm... what sould I be rolling anyways?) [16:31:10] ( It'd be under Stealth ) [16:31:45] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 whispers. "Someone's coming, and there's nothing inside. Time to cut and run." [16:32:31] (Can Chutzpah be used to convince someone of something?) [16:32:38] ( An NPC, yeah. ) [16:33:20] It should be safe to head back to the dorms, for the time being [16:33:52] * Nov-O-SKR-1 nods. [16:34:02] * Nov-O-SKR-1 takes off his ski-mask. [16:34:09] Lets go. [16:34:20] * Nov-O-SKR-1 makes his way nonchallantly back to his dorm room. [16:35:14] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 walks back to the dorm. [16:35:15] d20 [16:35:16] * Dicething throws the bones for Mikas-O-RPE-1 (d20) and gets 11. [16:35:22] * Deto-O-TWO-1 just follow Joanne. [16:36:55] * It takes a bit of work, but you think you're on the right track when a YELLOW citizen steps out from the shadows. [16:36:59] * Arno-Y is now known as Mysterious_YELLOW [16:37:15] Aobut time you made the rendezvous. Every minute we're out here is a minute we risk being caught. [16:37:19] Do you have the creds? [16:37:36] * Mysterious_YELLOW flicks his wrist. A datacard appears in his hand. With another flick, it vanishes. "I've got the data. It's all here." [16:38:03] * Deto-O-TWO-1 lifts an eyebrow. "Everything? Is it truely worth the creds?" [16:38:08] How do we know it's not a blank datacard? [16:38:16] You need to show us some proof. [16:39:08] * Dicething raises his eybrow, and plugs the chip into his PDC. He lets you view the data for a bit before he removes it. "Like I said, it's all here." [16:39:12] ( Gah ) [16:39:20] * Mysterious_YELLOW raises his eybrow, and plugs the chip into his PDC. He lets you view the data for a bit before he removes it. "Like I said, it's all here." [16:39:45] (What did I see in the quick scan?) [16:39:52] It sounds like a fair investment. [16:39:52] ( Legitimate data. ) [16:40:05] (About what?) [16:40:16] ( The Super Vats. ) [16:40:39] * Nov-O-SKR-1 nods to Joanne. "It's all there." [16:41:39] * Deto-O-TWO-1 asks, "So, you want the agreed upon creds?" [16:42:10] You want the data? [16:42:37] (What should I roll if I want to subtly lead him to say the price?) [16:44:05] ( Probably striaght out Chutzpah. ) [16:47:40] d20 [16:47:40] (Right... Spend 10 Pervs to lower my roll) [16:47:40] * Dicething throws the bones for Nov-O-SKR-1 (d20) and gets 11. [16:47:48] d20 [16:47:48] * Dicething throws the bones for Deto-O-TWO-1 (d20) and gets 16. [16:48:11] (Honestly, I don't even know if I made it with a 6... >_>) [16:48:12] (You need to declar perversity before the roll is made?) [16:48:27] I lower mine by 11. [16:48:33] I make it by 9 [16:48:40] ( Uh... [16:48:49] ( When you speak in-character, you use parentheses. ) [16:49:01] +() [16:49:01] * Deto-O-TWO-1 smiles and says, "Of course. Now, let's trade the creds and data, shall we?" [16:49:16] (Just a mixup) [16:49:41] Alright. You seem like a likeable sort. 2700 credits. [16:50:16] Pfft, from that glimps you showed, it seems like it's only worth 2000. [16:50:36] * Nov-O-SKR-1 crosses his arms over his chest. [16:51:21] * Mysterious_YELLOW frowns. "It took me a lot of trouble to get this, and like I said, every minute we're out here is a minute we can be caught. 2500." [16:51:35] Fine. [16:51:52] * Nov-O-SKR-1 looks to the others. [16:51:55] Agreed? [16:52:27] Certainly. [16:52:50] * Deto-O-TWO-1 nods [16:53:42] ( Tim-R has the credchip. You have 1000 credits each. ) [16:54:38] (Tim? Me, Deto, and Joanne can't transfer credits?) [16:54:52] ( You were assigned a 5000-credit credchip. ) [16:55:02] (Then we all pay a bit of it. We'll say it's for safety) [16:55:04] (credchips are encrypted, and you need Cash Hacking to make one up out of whole cloth.) [16:55:09] (Question, could I send an IM to Tim asking for him to reimburse our accounts from the Credchip, or do those not do electronic cash transfer? [16:55:13] (just to interject.) [16:55:34] ( You could. But like he said, every moment you spend out here is a danger. ) [16:56:05] Alright, we'll take you to our credchip holder. *waits for him to frown or show disapproval* What, you didn't think we'd just walk out here with a stuffed credchip, waiting to be ambushed did you? [16:56:29] No, let's just give him the money. [16:56:45] Then we can get reinbursements from Tim-O once we're safe. [16:57:04] What's your name so I can transfer money to your account, sir? [16:57:06] ...I wanted to avoid using our personal accounts but... fine. [16:57:45] * Mysterious_YELLOW frowns. "Manny-Y-Che-3." [16:59:18] * Nov-O-SKR-1 raises an eyebrow at "3". [16:59:27] * Footsteps approach. [16:59:30] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 sends an IM to Tim asking him to transfer 2500 credits to Manny-T-Che-3. "You should have your cash momentarily, Citizen Manny-Y" [16:59:48] *whispers*Hurry! [16:59:56] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 (chatzilla@pool-151-201-240-18.pitt.east.verizon.net) Quit (Quit: so alone) [17:00:01] ( Uh. ) [17:01:09] ( Can we just assume that he approves it? ) [17:01:15] ( Before we lose yeat another person? ) [17:01:19] (Sure.) [17:01:29] (Yeah) [17:01:55] * Mysterious_YELLOW checks his PDC, smiles, and tosses over the chip. "Enjoy." [17:02:07] * Mysterious_YELLOW steps away. [17:02:20] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 catches it, palms it into her labcoat pocket, and heads to the dorms [17:02:28] * Deto-O-TWO-1 quickly follows. [17:03:13] * Along the way, you run into another group of ORANGE vat technicians. Each wearing ORANGE ski masks. [17:03:16] * Mysterious_YELLOW is now known as Tech [17:03:43] * Mikas-O-RPE-1 (~chatzilla@pool-151-201-240-18.pitt.east.verizon.net) has joined #exalted [17:03:53] * Tech blinks in surprise. There's an awkward moment [17:04:08] What are you doing? [17:04:11] Good evening, citizens. [17:04:28] Jut taking a walk. Ah... have you seen a... um. YELLOW citizen recently? [17:04:34] No. [17:04:37] Have you? [17:04:40] No. [17:04:43] Good. [17:04:46] * Nov-O-SKR-1 walks past them. [17:04:48] .... well, good night. [17:04:50] (Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahaa.) [17:04:52] * Tech walks away. [17:04:56] Good night, citizens. [17:05:16] (This is great XD) [17:05:18] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 takes a picture of their backs after she passes them [17:05:18] * Deto-O-TWO-1 looks at them and shakes his head as though he had no idea what they were doing out there. [17:05:53] * You make it back to the dorms uneventfully. [17:05:59] Such scurrilous citizens, being out this late. I have to wonder about the morality of some people. [17:06:07] Indeed. [17:06:13] (No morality in Alpha Complex. Only loyalty.) [17:06:16] * Nov-O-SKR-1 opens the door the the room. [17:06:29] * Tim-R is already there. [17:06:34] * Tim-O-LRY-1 waves. [17:06:39] Hey guys. We got some PGC. [17:06:48] And saw something strange [17:06:53] We got some super spy data! [17:07:00] * Nov-O-SKR-1 holds up the datachip! [17:07:01] ... Well, I guess you win. [17:07:03] * Joanne-O-UTL-1 nods to Tim-O. "That's good. THe PGC had been moved out of the warehouse. But we got information from a YELLOW citizen. [17:07:21] What did you see, Citizen Mikas-O? [17:07:43] IntSec roughening up an IR over something involving quotas [17:07:44] * Nov-O-SKR-1 plugs the datachip into his PDC and reads the info. [17:07:56] They thought he was hiding something [17:08:47] There was another group of Orange spies. [17:08:51] Intriguing. [17:08:57] The Yellow we got this chip from thought we were them. [17:09:05] Of course [17:09:07]