7: Tycho Dome

We arrived at Tycho without any problems. We weren't fired on by the dome's defenses, so the aliens must not be in total control of the station yet. Sensors show some living humans, though they're clustered so they're likely to be confined. I'm having a great deal of difficulty accessing the dome's network. I may be able to contact you via the comm systems, but I wouldn't count on it. It appears that there's a security lockout of most systems. If you can find an access card, you should be able to override this. There's a thumbprint recognition system installed here, but your print should be on file. An access card paired with your thumbprint should give you access to most systems. If you can reach security on the second level and get access to the system, I'll instruct you further. Incidentally, I managed to open the cargo area at the back of the shuttle and a couple small-cargo lockdowns -- you'll find a few nice toys back there to help you out.

The dome was invaded 32 minutes ago by a group of aliens in a UPNC small cargo shuttle. They have killed everyone they encounter, with the exception of a few other officers, who have been captured. Commander Dunlop and I plan to close off most of the station. While I try to get to security to lock down access to the control systems, Commander Dunlop will remain barricaded in his quarters and close blast doors to important areas and those where personnel are clustered. If you receive this message, assume that we are at Code Red status and send reinforcements immediately! [queued for transmission 02.08.2143:0534] *** [02.08.2143:0604 - transmission failed after 3 attempts]

Good work! I wasn't sure how hard it would be to find an access card, but I'm glad you found one. Unfortunately, you're going to have to leave it in the socket so that I can maintain access to the systems. I've discovered a few things. First, most of the crew in the dome is dead. A couple of the officers managed to seal off many portions of the dome, isolating the crew from the invaders. Unfortunately, this led to their demise -- the aliens managed to access the air supply systems from the controls in Maintenance, and pumped out the air from sealed sections. I've located the remaining living officers -- they are in a cell near you. I'm overriding the door lock now. They are probably not armed, but perhaps they will be able to help you somehow.

Second, both the internal and external dome defenses are still offline. The aliens have managed to disable them from the main control center on the third level. If we can bring them online, the dome should be able to eliminate all remaining aliens and hold itself until UPNC reinforcements arrive. To reactivate the main control center, you will need two access cards. I'm not sure where you might find more cards. Commander Dunlop was likely to have one in his quarters, but who knows where it might be now. Check back with me from the control room if you can reactivate the systems there. Meanwhile, I'm still trying to contact UPNC Command for other instructions, but I'm not getting any response. It is likely that our signal is being jammed. Oh, one last thing -- I spotted what seems to be some kind of teleportation device in a small circuit room in Maintenance. It is wired into the circuits for power, and is beaming aliens in regularly. You should go put it out of commission by smashing the circuits it's attached to. Unless, of course, you want aliens repopulating this place despite all your hard work! Maintenance is near the main elevator on the third floor.

OPENING REMOTE CONNECTION i restate my asking to visit endymion site. still kind of i do not agree with i. i can not prevent aggression against you. you need to go soon. events are happening rapidly. danger will increase. you will find security code chip at endymion site. these codes will give clearance at alpha station. hurry. CLOSING REMOTE CONNECTION

I have still not been able to contact UPNC Command. I am trying to find the source of any problems now that the whole Tycho network is open to me, but I have had no success yet. The teleportation device in Maintenance is still functioning. I'm afraid I can't let you leave here until you've disabled it. Otherwise all that we've accomplished here will be undone in an hour after we've left. You MUST cut off the aliens from this base! Remember, Maintenance is near the main elevator on the third floor.