Part 20: Intel - Interval 06

Arsenal Items

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Laser

The 1.7 kW Shark FL-3 Laser employs neodymium-doped glass amplified by solid-state, heat-capacity technology. The FL-3 cuts easily through armor, making it highly effective against hard targets. The Shark's size does reduce operator mobility, so this should be taken into account before the weapon is deployed.

My notes: Monolith's version of the Type-12 Laser Carbine from the first game's expansions. Kills people quickly and efficiently, but eats up the charge in its battery in no time flat and is hard to aim at long ranges, since the laser splits off from where your crosshair's pointing at past a couple meters. Ammo is also extremely rare; take care of one encounter with it and then grab back what you left for it.

Alma Wade

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Transfer notice
Attention: All STS Supervisors

Alma Wade is scheduled to be transferred from Still Island to the Vault in Auburn on August 24, 1987 for permanent storage. The subject will be secured in a shielded telesthetic suppression container and transferred via the Subterranean Transport System.

It is imperative that the suppression field remains active during the entire operation, as being in close proximity to the subject can be fatal. Without adequate shielding, her telesthetic emanations will literally melt your flesh off your bones. See Case Files AF-761, AT-154, and BL-067 for further details.
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Approach: By a control panel after the tram crash.

Armacham

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Project roster
Project Roster Overview
Security Clearance: Orange
We've received numerous requests from managers and directors for an overview of the Biotechnology Division's project roster, as there seems to be some confusion about which code name applies to which program.

Name: ICARUS
Objective: Explore bioengineering solutions to address long term health issues related to microgravity environments, such as loss of bone density and muscle mass.
Status: Canceled; supplanted by Perseus project

Name: PERSEUS
Objective: Apply proprietary bioengineering methods to develop artificial but highly effective "replica" soldiers that are inexpensive to mass produce, easy to control, and trivial to replace.
Status: Active

Name: ORIGIN
Objective: Develop commanders capable of directing Replica Soldiers telepathically. Only two prototypes were created and only one of those, Paxton Fettel, was ever placed in active training. The prototypes are both clones of a classified female test subject.. They were carried to term by the subject to increase the probability that her telesthetic potential would be inherited.
Status: Suspended pending review

Name: HARBINGER
Objective: Provide a more stable and sustainable means of producing Telesthetic Commanders (compared to clone prototypes, which take years to develop and are highly unstable) by started with experienced, mature candidates with innate telesthetic potential and applying gene therapy and telesthetic attunement and amplification techniques.
Status: Active; scheduled to supplant Origin project

Name: PARAGON
Objective: Identify potential Harbinger Candidates at a young age and cultivate them through medication, schooling, subliminal manipulation, and various minimally-invasive medical procedures.
Status: Active

Name: PYTHAGORAS
Objective: Develop a "smart pill" to improve a subject's mathematical aptitude. The program relies on gene therapy (using a viral vector delivered in a sugarcoated pill) to correct genetic deficiencies that affect a person's math skills.
Status: Active

SEVERE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN UPON ANYONE WHO SHARES THIS SUMMARY WITH PERSONNEL BELOW ORANGE SECURITY CLEARANCE.
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Approach: Near a generator just before one of the Keegan sightings.

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STS guidelines
TRANSPORT SYSTEM MANUAL OPERATION GUILDLINES

The recommended procedure to operate the Armacham Subterranean Transport System manually is not to operate the system manually. Tram cars have been preprogrammed with detailed route information to ensure that they automatically change configuration to conform to the layout of each tunnel section. If cars are not properly aligned, a collision is probable, resulting in needless cost incurrence as well as hideous personal injury or loss of life. Anyone determined to be at fault for a manual operation accident may face salary reduction, wage garnishment, termination, or cancellation of life insurance benefits (in the event that the individual did not survive).
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Approach: Shortly after "Replica brochure 1", near the cargo on the tram.

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Supply report
Underground Transport System Supply Delivery Schedule

Order #3248
Destination: Still Island Facility
Number of containers: 3
Contents: Plastic storage containers, waterproof document folders, garbage bags, mothballs, inventory forms.

Order #8462
Destination: Harbinger Facility
Number of containers: 18
Contents: Epidural trays, body bags, spill kits, pillows, laboratory protective wear, nasal specula, assorted surgical instruments, and an unspecified machine.
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Keegan: Sitting atop a sawhorse near a large red gas canister.

Laser

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Laser manual
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR SHARK FL-3 LASER WEAPON

Symptom: Beam is dim and fails to cut through soft targets.
Probable Cause: Low battery power.
Solutions: Recharge or replace batteries.

Symptom: Beam is split or scatterd.
Probable Cause: Emitter is dirty.
Solutions: Wipe the emitter with a soft, dry cloth. (Note: Be sure to power off the weapon before cleaning!)

Symptom: Overheat light is flashing.
Probable Cause: Cooling system failure.
Solutions: Shut off the device immediately! If the warning light doesn't switch off in 15-30 seconds, seek cover as the weapon may explode.
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Keegan: After the subway train which rams into another one, go up some stairs on the left side of the room into a dark room with a gate.

Metro Subway

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Electrical hazard
ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING

Attention All Metro Staff:

until the city sends someone to repair the sewer leak near the Madison Park station, be extremely careful not to step in puddles on the tracks. Aside from the obvious disadvantages of wading around in raw sewage, you could also be electrocuted.

If you need to access the tracks, shut off the breaker switch. Also make sure no one is on the tracks before turning the power back on.
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Keegan: Next to a skeleton on a bench near some subway tracks.

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Line extension
ATTN: Metro staff

The extension of Orange Line through SoDo and eastern Auburn has been cancelled. From what we've been able to gather, there's already a tunnel system intersecting that area. Apparently, it's some kind of classified government operation, but that's as much as anyone will say.

If you are asked about the extension by the public, the official line is that the project has been cancelled due to geological concerns and that the city council is investigating the economical benefits of running the line above ground.

Baily Carver
Director
Fairport Metro Transit Authority
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Keegan: Found in one of the subway cars after Stokes mentions getting the APC out of the tunnel.

Project Origin

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Auburn woes
Auburn District's Woes Linked to Military Contractor Malfeasance

Improper disposal of hazardous materials at a classified facility beneath the Auburn district caused a variety of symptoms reported by area residents over the past 20 years, according to an anonymous source who provided extensive documentation to support his allegations. The source claims that Armacham Technology Corporation suspended operations at the facility almost two decades ago without removing potential contaminants. The facility was briefly reopened earlier this year before being promptly shut down again due to an industrial accident.
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Keegan: In a small booth after the first Replica Assassins of the level.

Replica Forces

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Replica brochure 1

The Replica Soldier is the ultimate warrior: Incredibly fast, incomparably strong, impeccably trained, and utterly devoid of conscience. No history, no hang-ups, and no purpose but to serve. Unquestioning loyalty and unshakable discipline at standard PMC prices.

Variant 7 Replica soldiers accept voice-keyed verbal orders (standard soldiers recognize 12 unique voices, but 24 or 32 voice extended capacity is available)and are preconfigured to obey telepathic orders once the Harbinger Telesthetic Commander series becomes available (release date pending).
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Approach: Shortly after starting the level, on the floor just past a Replica pod that opens to reveal it is empty.

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Replica brochure 2
Replica soldiers are engineered, programmed, and trained in several distinct specializations.
The Ground Combat program includes regular infantry, heavy weapons, and sniper training and emphasizes small unit tactics, hostage rescue, and search and destroy operations.
The Reconnaissance program produces infiltration and assassination specialists.
The Mechanized Combat program produces a range of powered armor specialists.
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Approach: From a catwalk on the opposite side of the room where Keegan is visible on another one, down the ladder to the right.

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Replica brochure 3
It takes a Replica soldier two years to mature and two more years to complete programming and tactical training. Within the next decade, Armacham expects to reduce this time even further with improvements in genetic imprinting and breakthroughs in direct neural data transmission.
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Approach: After Keegan uses a lift, drop down a ladder to the left of its control panel.

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Replica brochure 4
A Replica soldier can be stored in its QuickDeploy stasis pod indefinitely provided that the pod is properly serviced and maintained. To ensure maximum soldier viability, refill nutrient dispensers and clean waste filters every 30 days. .
Stackable "fourpack" and "sixpack" frames are available to facilitate rapid transportation of multiple stasis pods by ship, train, or cargo plane.
Interval 06 - Deterioration - Approach: After following Keegan through a doorway only to be pushed away by him, underneath a yellow stairway.