Ciaphas Cane, Stone Cold, John, Greg, Pat
CHAPTER 12: GAUX, Team X-COM!
Still the first day of March, I was informed of a great breakthrough on the part of our scientists.
: Mr. Ikari, Mr. Ikari! Quibble-quib.
: Uh... Quibble?
: Quib-qui--yes, sir?!
: What the HELL do you think you're doing?
: Oh! Uh, quib-nothing, sir! Quibble, just a little stress-related tic I picked up! It's probably nothing. Quibble-quib.
: ... Right. So while I dial the base psychiatrist, tell me what you wanted to tell me.
: Quib-oh! Just a little, quib, project we've finished, Mr. Ika-QUIBBLE QUIBBLE
: God damn it, just show me the slide Quibble.
: Very nice, Quibble. Now get the hell out of my office before I make you wear it for target practice. And go see Dr. Androgynous, it'll help you out with any psychological issues you may have.
I ordered an ample supply of the armor to be made for my soldiers. To send them out lacking in equipment would be a waste of life and resources.
I had just settled in for a long March's nap, when the UFO alarm blared and went WHURRRR-RAP-RAP
: QUIBBLE! What the hell is that thing?!
: QUIBBITY-QUIB QUIBBLE!
: WIBBLE! What the the hell is that thing?!
: Hm. Scanners say the thing is massive... it could be an alien battleship. Or, maybe a transport? I'd need to get a closer reading of it to determine its nature.
: Red 5, you are cleared for launch. I swear, Luke, if you blast the air vent and vaporize this one too it's coming out of your paycheck.
*several hours pass in anticipation*
: Ah, damn it. That thing could be anywhere by now. Return to base Red 5. *sigh* Tell me you have some good news for me, Wibble.
: ... Yes.
: The recruits arrived last night sir. 14 fresh faces. We can fly you there now for the interviewing process.
: Prepare the jet, then. We need that base operational quickly.
So there you have it. 9 new spots to join the illustrious Team GAUX, 5 of the 14 are already filled but there's plenty of room for more. Sign up quickly.