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[Mad Larks]

Spoiler: Diary of Dougan (click to show/hide)

Diary of Dougan

Joys! I got into combat again and I killed some alien...thing. Without a head. To say the least, it was an unusual sight. Oh well, if it bleeds, we can kill it. Whats more important is that it earned me a promotion! I am now a Squaddie and not just some unimportant redshirt Rookie anymore. I can practically feel my longevity go up. 'course, now that I've said that, I'll probably end up dead soon. Hrm. Guess I'll have to go down in a blaze of glory.

I say we wait and see if we can eventually spot the alien bastards.

[CJ1145]

Spoiler: Journal of John O'Conner (click to show/hide)

Went on a routine cleanup today. Don't even know why the boss, or rather sergeant (I can't believe they took my suggestion on making him climb the ranks) brings mine and the other squad along. All he does is go on his little rampages leaving me stuck with the redshirts and an android watching him have all the fun.

And another thing, this android. There's something off about him. I don't know what, but I've seen him before somewhere, and it wasn't a good place. Then again, the sins against nature all look alike, never did sit right with me. They shouldn't have been made in the first place, let alone been given combat training. And now our damn Senate's decided that to refuse rights to the abominations they made; hypocrisy in action right there.

[Kagus]

Oh what the hey, I'll go ahead and toss in my lot with these yahoos.

Name: K-5 "Golem" (Model name is the K-5, but his personal name is Golem)

Race: Android

Weapons: Always dual-wielding.  If nothing better is around, a pair of M4000's to start off with (you mentioned no dual-wielding of machine guns, but a single M4000 clip will last for 12 seconds of sustained firing at full-auto, and there will always be 40-70 clips available each week for purchase.  Furthermore, you can always use the slower and more accurate aimed attack), but only until disruptors and devastator cannons become available.  Might also consider laser rifles or plasma pistols.  Optimally, I'd ask for a pair of minilaunchers for accurate and powerful destructive capabilities, but that would likely be more costly than it's worth.

Bravery: Will only retreat or stand down if given a direct order to do so by an officer.

Position:  Heavy weapons/fire support.  Devastator cannons would allow him to keep up a sustained barrage of any enemy forces for long periods.

Personality:  Golem is a dark and cynical individual, and fights for honor and the sake of causing widespread destruction amongst his enemies.  He is equipped with a self-conscious AI that is capable of advanced thought and reasoning, enough that he is well aware of society's low opinion of android citizens.  He holds no strong grudge against humanity in general, but despises bigoted individuals for their ostracizing of his kind.  He is proud, often stubborn and at times nihilistic.

  First and foremost, however, Golem is an honor-bound warrior who will obediently serve whatever commander he enters service with.  A mechanical mercenary.


As far as choices go, let the infection stew for a bit until your help is actually called for.  It's not your fault that they're blind as bats.  Besides, it might mean more aliens to shred.

[Nirur Torir]

I'll probably allow dual M4000s in week 2, depending on how many people change their weapons to newer models.

[Zangi]

Zangi finds the commander's office, empty, so he slides a letter under the door. 

Spoiler: ATTN Commander(whoever you may be) (click to show/hide)

 Instead of waiting around and twiddling our thumbs or going on a wild goose chase, lets hit Osiron.  You know, do a little community service and confiscate some equipment at the same time.  We won't hurt anyone important, I promise!  And I know just the place.  They won't know what hit em.

Zangi has some outside affiliations with a 'competitor' of Osiron of course...

[Nirur Torir]

I don't feel like uploading the entire contents of the UFOpedia, but if anyone wants to see a UFOpedia entry, let me know.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

When I entered my office today at 0530, I found an unsigned note requesting that we do a hit on Osirin, both for the loot and because attacking gangs was the right thing to do. Well, we do need the cash, but it would be bad for the commander of X-Com to be seen attacking a gang.

So I woke Zangi up, had him called into my office, and returned the note to him as I spoke.

Nirur Torir: "It is not X-Com's job to deal with the gangs. The Senate is aware of their illegal activities, and generally turns a blind eye towards them. Sure, Megapol occasionally gets called in on them, but-"
Zangi: "Sir? How did you know I wrote that?"
Nirur Torir: "Security cameras. Anyway, although your idea could indeed suppliment our income very nicely, it would, ah, not be prudent for the commander of X-Com to order a raid against the gangs. Now, if you'll excuse me, It's time for my weekly check-up in the medical-ward. Oh, and about your other request, to conduct training exercises with a squad of four other soldiers-"
Zangi: "Sir, I didn't-"
Nirur Torir: "Approved. Dismissed."

And so I walked out, certain that he was not planning to do anything wrong as he gathered a small squad and entered the Valkyrie.


Zangi: "Haha, I never knew about that. Let's hope the aliens never attack it."


Zangi: "Alright, we're here on unofficial business, cleansing the building of aliens."
Bug: "I still don't see why we're here at six in the morning. Couldn't we have waited a few hours longer? The aliens seem to be nocturnal."
Zangi: "Shh, we're actually here to raid Osirin. The commander didn't want to get involved with the politics of it."



Zangi: "Bug, Meph, with me. This building has two exits - an elavator in the middle, and these rickety stairs here. Aqizzar, cover for Dynamitri as he brings them down."



Dynamitri: "Hahaha, I love these things."


Aqizzar: "Good timing, here they come now. I'll get them."



Zangi: "The explosions have stopped. You clear over there?"
Aqizzar: "Clear. Moving in to assist you."


Zangi: "Er .. Actually, I'd feel more comfortable with you on the other side of the thick wall."
Dynamitri: "Ah, I gotcha. I'm out of high explosive charges though.
Zangi: "No, I just don't want you blowing me up."
Dynamitri: "Oh."



Zangi: "Well, where are they? Dynamitri, go up there and throw a few grenades to get their attention."



Dynamitri: "A few incendiary grenades should work."
Zangi: "AP. We need to get in there after killing them."


Dynamitri: "Direct hit!"
=

Zangi: "I only hear screams of pain, not of agony! You two, with me. Aqizzar, guard our back. Dynamitri - You guard the street."
Dynamitri: "<Grumbling in Russian about Zangi being a terrible leader>"
Meph: "Lots of them. Opening fire."


Zangi: "They're down. Grab some loot and search the floor for hostiles."
Meph: "Owww...."


Bug: "Hey, plasma guns. I thought they weren't even on the market yet."


Meph: "Hey, Dynamitri, nice seeing you up here, but weren't you ordered to stay down there?"
Dynamitri: "I heard the distinct sound of a rocket launcher falling to the floor, and then being stuffed into a backpack. Give. Now."
Meph: "What, this?"


Dynamitri: "..."
Meph. "Ow, okay, okay, I give up, take it."




Dynamitri: "Good, good, good."
Zangi: "What's good? AHHH! Don't even think about firing that in here! That's an order!"
Dynamitri: "What sort of fool do you take me for?"


Aqizzar: "Hey, we've got incoming. Switching to AP rounds."



Meph: "Target down. I'll come watch with you while Zangi and Bug finish clearing the floor."
Zangi: "Hey, wait, that only leaves one person who can be guarding that hallway ..."
Dynamitri: "<Quiet, joyful whispers in Russian>"
Zangi: "Uh ... Bug, we'd better finish here faster."


Meph: "They just keep coming. Hey, Aqizzar, you're a pretty good shot with those things."


Zangi "Alright, enough chatter. Let's just finish clearing the building and get out of here."


Zangi: "Since this wasn't an officially sanctioned mission, no promotions."
Meph: "...Then why was did I even bother coming?!"
Zangi: "Dunno."
Meph: "Worst leader ever."


Ah, what a refreshing hour off. I'm not sure how Dynamitri can even move with all those explosives, and - Hey, a rocket launcher. Seems that Zangi successfully negotiated with our suppliers. (7 psiclones! Hurray! And yes, I agree that it's a silly name.)

[Mephansteras]

Man, what a waste. I spend the morning shooting gang members , and not only do I not get to keep the rocket launcher I found I don't even get a promotion because it wasn't an official mission.

Well...not a total waste. I did get some good practice in on those goons.

[Zangi]

See... everyone wins!  Wasn't that a productive training exercise or what?

[Kagus]

Yeah...   Except that Osiron isn't a gang.


You just knocked over a Mafia joint.  Hope you're ready to deal with some goodfellas, not to mention all the politicians they've got on their payroll.

[Nirur Torir]

Hmm. Corrupt politicians, you say? Possibly .... alien sympathizer politicians? We have ways of dealing with them .... (Not really. IIRC, if the government goes hostile [Or go into negative cash] then X-Com permanently loses their most reliable source of income. I don't think you technically lose if everyone gets fully infiltrated, but it becomes a major pain to earn the revenue via other methods, constant raids are a nuisance [Free loot with enough security stations!], and they'll shoot at X-Com craft. Fun times. [/senseless rambling])

[CJ1145]

Oh, well that's nice. Not only did I not get to go wipe out an Osiron base, but the people that went don't even appreciate the immense honor they were given. Ungrateful brats, the lot of you.

[DFNewb]

Yay raids, as long as Bug fights I am happy 

[Zangi]

Spoiler: Zangi's Log (click to show/hide)

Can't believe the commander allowed me to set that up without much of a complaint.  Well, I think he is the commander... but the roster lists him as Squad Leader or some such.  Don't matter much anyways, done what I went out to do. My contact will be happy to hear about the success.  Will take awhile for Osiron to catch on anyways, none of em made it out alive.
As for the demolitions guy, a bit unstable... gotta make sure I'm no where near him when something sets off all the stuff he is carrying...

Its cool to know that raid requests can be taken.    As long as its convincing.

[rickvoid]

Gordon Freeman, wielding whatever weapons he can scrounge, onhis epic quest for a crowbar.

You know you want to.

[Nirur Torir]

Very well, I'll see what I can do about the armament and personality from the TFTD thread, but I must confess to having never played Half-Life (Don't shoot!) so he will be the silent protagonist type.

Edit - Mini update!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The scientists sent in a few reports.



Took them nearly ten hours to compile that last one. We're also being visted by a representative of Osiron.

I managed to convince him that the agents who attacked him were acting against my wishes and would soon face the consequences of their actions. The representative requested compensation and left. I have about three hours to decide if I should pay it or not. It's quite low, considering Zangi looted over $24,500 worth of psiclones alone. Since we just sold our excess vehicle weapons, we can afford it - but I'm not sure if I should.