10: Medatron of the Void

//ID SCANNER: OPER. McConville, Ian// CHANNEL OPEN Hey there. Well, welcome to PX-39. This planet was colonised 20 years ago. Since then they've built a thriving metropolis. The reason this place was colonised is that this is where the Alliance destroyed a Pfhor space fleet. The ships quickly were pulled into the planet's gravity and crashed here. Scientists jumped at the chance to study the organic technology of the Pfhor and transformed a small military base into this city.

//ID SCANNER: OPER. McConville, Ian// CHANNEL OPEN One of their achievements is the spider tank next door. You've probably seen it. It is part living creature and part unfeeling machine. The onboard data computer can work as its control, or a pilot can uplink with it and control it manually. Another of its advantages is its ability to regenerate itself over time, much like the other Pfhor technology. No repairs needed!

//ID SCANNER: OPER. McConville, Ian// CHANNEL OPEN No matter. I'm not here to bore you with that crap. In fact, what I'm here to tell you is you're signed up. I figured you would quickly get bored hanging around this hangar. So to keep you occupied I've signed you up with the local law enforcement. And here's your first assignment:

//ID SCANNER: OPER. McConville, Ian// CHANNEL OPEN A power company in section 27 went offline. And locals are reporting weapons being fired at anyone that goes near the place. I want you to get over there and 'investigate' as much as possible. ... Or just blow some shit up if need be. //MESSAGE RECORDED// //JUMP WHEN READY//

...gO aWAy...

//ID SCANNER: OPER. McConville, Ian// CHANNEL OPEN What the hell are those things? Some kind of rampant droids? I'll have to scrape a sample off your boots when you get back. From readings, I can tell you that all the generators are offline, although there is power emanating from a source about 60 yards directly below this building. Previous records show no record of there being a generator there before. Check it out. I'll try to send you more ammo but there is a strange static shield that appeared when you got in there, so sending stuff in may become difficult... as well as removing you... Well, you've got legs: go use them. //MESSAGE RECORDED//

...Go AwaY...

//ID SCANNER: OPER. McConville, Ian// CHANNEL OPEN Apparently these things didn't plan out their tunnelling too well. They burrowed right through another tunnel. It's risky, but I'll try to move you to the next tunnel. //MESSAGE RECORDED// //JUMP WHEN READY//

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//ID SCANNER: OPER. McConville, Ian// CHANNEL OPEN Whoever that was he isn't very happy. He may have teleported out of here but the rift trail he left behind was easily trackable. He's heading north through a pedestrian foot park. It's only open in the day so working your way through the gates won't be easy. I don't pick up any life-signs and we didn't evacuate the area... All I can assume is that anyone who was there before is now dead... so you won't have to worry about civilians. Take the elevator beside you to ground level. I'll contact you there somehow. //MESSAGE RECORDED//

//ID SCANNER: OPER. McConville, Ian// CHANNEL OPEN Whoever that was he isn't very happy. He may have teleported out of here but the rift trail he left behind was easily trackable. He's heading north through a pedestrian foot park. It's only open in the day so working your way through the gates won't be easy. I don't pick up any life-signs and we didn't evacuate the area... All I can assume is that anyone who was there before is now dead... so you won't have to worry about civilians. Take the elevator beside you to ground level. I'll contact you there somehow. //MESSAGE RECORDED//

//ID SCANNER: OPER. McConville, Ian// CHANNEL OPEN Whoever that was he isn't very happy. He may have teleported out of here but the rift trail he left behind was easily trackable. He's heading north through a pedestrian foot park. It's only open in the day so working your way through the gates won't be easy. I don't pick up any life-signs and we didn't evacuate the area... All I can assume is that anyone who was there before is now dead... so you won't have to worry about civilians. Take the elevator beside you to ground level. I'll contact you there somehow. //MESSAGE RECORDED//