Hey Floyd, I had a thought. We have too many enemies around here. I bet if we gave the Reef Bandits some super nice gifts they'd want to form an alliance! Then we can focus on just the Sovereign trying to kill us!
And what, exactly, are you going to give them to win them over?
Leave that to me, Floyd. If there's one thing I know after years of slaughtering countless indigenous peoples, it's what they want.
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There we go! Nobody could stay mad at us after we give them such generous gifts!
This is perhaps the most insulting set of gifts I've ever seen, Morgan, which is really saying something considering it's coming from you. "Sorry you lost your home. Have some beads and scratchy blankets."
I'm not sure I know what you mean by that. Did you feel those blankets? Super soft.
Lieutenant Morgan, sir? That package you sent to the Reef Bandits came back with this note attached. The box looks like it's been kicked a bunch, too.
Oh man, these blankets have been practically kicked apart, and the beads are all scuffed up. What does the note say? Can you even read it?
Yes sir, I had Karin help me translate it over the radio. It basically says that your gift was terrible and insulting. If you want to send anything, they need clean water and food and safety more than anything else.
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Alright, Chief. We got you something you actually want this time. I hope you enjoy it.
…
He looks skeptical, sir.
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If looks could wound, I'd probably have another facial scar.
Give that to me, Perkins. Hmm, he wants to see us. Well, me specifically, but I like to travel in groups so you're coming too.
Yes sir.
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Alright, Pike. We're here. What was so important that I had to rush down here before finishing my macrame project?
We're more alike than you may realize, Lieutenant. I've committed some truly horrible acts in my lifetime, but the time has come to start making amends. With your help, we can still set things right.
Kinda heavy there, Pike. I usually don't become that introspective until after a drink or two.
Fine, I'll get to the point. We need to find the Reef Bandits a home. As a former Sovereign, I feel responsible for their plight. The Sovereign drove them from their land and burned their homes. I need to help them. I must.
Perkins? Why are we out in the middle of the ocean?
This is one of the possible spots Pike mentioned for the Reef Bandits' new home. There's a chance this island is already inhabited, but we won't know for sure until we get there.
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That wasn't so bad was it, Perkins?
But sir! We had to fight a bunch of angry Reef Bandits! We barely escaped with our hulls intact!
It was just a friendly skirmish. We should thank 'em for keeping us on our toes.
This next island better be some sort of Reef Bandit paradise. All this sailing is getting old. I don't care if it turns out to be inhabited already. That can be fixed with guns, if necessary.
Now, remember Lieutenant, we're trying to find a home for a group of displaced people. It would be in our best interest to not create another.
It looks large enough from here. We should go ashore for a closer look.
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Maybe this island is a bit too dangerous.
Nonsense! There are just a few… dozen raptors, here and there. Nothing the Reef Bandits can't handle. Besides, they'll have something other than fish to eat.
If we expect the Reef Bandits to survive on this island you found, they're going to need some basic construction supplies to build up their infrastructure. I've put together a list for you to review.
This all seems reasonable. I assume you can handle this, Floyd?
I anticipate no problems gathering these materials. Every once in a while at this blasted Outpost I get the opportunity to utilize the skills I brought with me for their actual purpose.
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With these materials, the Reef Bandits should be well on their way to reclaiming some small part of what was so savagely stripped from them by the Sovereign Navy.
Yeah, that's the idea, Floyd.
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I mean, really. That's exactly what we're trying to do.
Hey, Perkins! Those Reef Bandits are going to need some other supplies while they get their island up and running. I put together a short list of things, mainly stuff I know I would want in their situation.
But sir, this just says "RUM" in capital letters.
I know it's a short list, but I think we can make it work. Feel free to add to it if you think of anything else, like ice cube trays or tiny umbrellas.
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Um, Floyd? Where's the giant rum cask I requested for the Reef Bandits? I need to top off my drink.
Perkins showed me your "list." I threw it out and set him about gathering things they may ACTUALLY need. This is serious business, Morgan.
When am I ever NOT serious? Rum has all sorts of applications!
Alright men! Listen up! Our task is to remove the remaining raptors or any other deadly animals we find on the island. If we stay focused we just might all survive.
Sergeant Ramsey, sir? This sounds pretty dangerous.
Look, Stevens, is it? The only danger we'll be facing is from six-foot-tall killing machines with razor sharp claws. Oh, and razor sharp teeth. They're also pretty smart, so keep your guard up.
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Deadly animals removed, sir!
Yeah, I saw that. Well done, men.
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Some of you have earned your Deadly Animal Fighter badges today.
Everyone listen up! We've got limited time to spend in Port City so I'm going to lay down some ground rules. First, represent the Empire with dignity and respect. If someone challenges you to a drinking contest, you gotta do it. Second, Imperials never back down. If someone tries to start something with you, lay 'em out.
Um, Sergeant? I don't know if these are the best rules to be following when we're away from the Outpost. Things could get out of hand.
This brings me to rule number three. Direct all authority figures to Perkins if you get into any trouble. He'll take care of it.
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Things are going smoother than I thought they would. I'm having a pretty fun time so far!
Great. We might as well enjoy ourselves while we're here. And listen, I was just giving you a hard time with those rules earlier. I just wanted to wind you up a bit.
Oh good! I was worried you were serious about the drinking contests and the fighting.
Zoey! We found something! This is the coolest looking treasure chest I've ever seen! I wonder what's inside it…
Whoa there, kids! That ain't no treasure chest at all. That's an explosive mine. Must'a washed ashore.
That's even cooler! But ... how do we play with it?
Oh, that parts simple. We're gonna blow it up! It'd be dangerous to just leave it here.
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What's all the commotion out here? I was trying to instruct Perkins on the proper way to fold my tube socks when we were interrupted by a giant explosion.
That was us, LT. The kids found a mine that got washed ashore. We blew it up. For safety.
Zoey? Did you guys bury some metal pipes in the ground near the beach? This definitely doesn't look like a treasure chest…
What in the heck are you kids talkin' bout now? OH! Yeah, guys, you should move away from that before you wake it up…
Oh no! It's moving! What happened?
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First, large explosions! Then, you find robot monsters and somehow activate them! I'm not usually one to put my foot down, but you kids are officially banned from playing on this beach. I don't know if the Outpost can take much more.
But! We didn't mean to! It was an accident!
Yeah, LT. They didn't mean nuthin' by it. It's a good thing they found this stuff when they did. What if those things woke up when we were all sleepin'?
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Ok fine, but you have to bring a full platoon with you next time.
Lieutenant Morgan, sir? The Reef Bandit Chief is on the radio again, but I can't make out what he wants. Permission to contact Karin to help translate?
I can't take it anymore, Floyd! I'm tired of relying on others for simple things like communicating with other people. I don't wanna do it anymore.
What in the blazes are you vociferating about now?
I want you to build me some sort of machine that will translate whatever sounds those Reef Bandits are making into speech that I can understand!
I'm going to ignore the fact that this probably isn't possible with the materials I have available, and trudge on regardless. I may require Zoey's help with this.
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All done, LT! Golly, that contraption was a tall order, but I think we worked it out. You should'a seen how big the first one was!
Man, this thing is huge. Will it actually translate the Reef Bandits' language? It's not going to explode, is it?
It should work as intended. Now, granted, computing technology is still somewhat basic, but we managed to get this machine down to a respectable size.
Floyd, Zoey, I want you two to figure out a way to get this behemoth to the Reef Bandit Chief. We can't keep it here. The Reef Bandits never visit and it totally contrasts with the motif we've got going on.
This thing might sink one of our boats if we load it on one. I reckon a little extra float's gonna be necessary.
Good idea, Zoey. I'll see what we can do about that.
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This thing stinks, Floyd. Why does this giant computer thing of yours smell so bad?
I ran into a problem where the main circuits would overheat too easily and current methods of drawing the heat out were insufficient. I had to utilize a… less than conventional method.
Um, LT? Did you feel that? Like somethin' brushed up against the boat?
No, but admittedly, I wasn't feeling very hard. Let me try a bit harder… OK, I felt that one. Ramsey! Get the men ready for a fight! I think we're going to have company soon.
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Alright Floyd. What exactly did you fill this thing with? Why is it attracting giant Groupers? What did you do?
Well, your "fish parts" comment wasn't too far off. I've found that if you indiscriminately throw multiple types of aquatic life into a big vat and make a slurry out of it, the slurry has all sorts of applications.
Hello, Chief! We bring you a great gift! This giant contraption can translate our words so we can understand each other! Don't worry about the smell. .... Floyd, why isn't the machine working?
Oh yes! Uh, we need to plug it in… somewhere. Does anyone see a power outlet?
*sigh* Lokka met tera.
Well, I'm embarrassed. You really outdid yourself this time, Floyd. Let's get this piece of junk out of here and go home.
Uh, Lieutenant Morgan, sir? I've been monitoring radio chatter in the area and managed to pick up some Sovereign signals. They've heard about the translator and they want it pretty bad.
So, they're going to attack us then? And soon, I'm guessing?
Yes sir. I think that's them on the horizon, actually.
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Alright, I'm done with this thing. Melt it down. Scrap it, get rid of it. I hate it and its fishy smell and, I don't want to see any part of it ever again.
Destroying this machine would be a huge injustice, Morgan. The circuitry inside is highly sophisticated and a great feat of modern engineering.
Alright Floyd, I hear you. I won't make you destroy it. Zoey! Destroy this thing.
Sir! I've got Captain Pike on the radio! He says it's urgent that he speak to you right away!
Give me that radio, Perkins. Pike? What's the big idea? Do you have any idea what time it is?
Well, yes. It appears to be noon, Lieutenant.
...Yeah, well we're on military time here, so, what do you want?
If you would be so kind, some Reef Bandits have absconded with some of my cargo ships. I need you to track them down for me, and I need the cargo ships intact.
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This doesn't appear to be all that was taken, but I thank you for your quick and decisive action, Lieutenant.
Heh, that's what we're here for, right? Wait, no it isn't. And what's the deal with these Reef Bandits? I thought we were cool now?
That's not something I can answer, Lieutenant. Perhaps the Chief would be of more help?
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Well, if you wanna go the obvious route. Can we borrow Karin?
Here ya go, LT! I drew up six new plans for tanks we can build.
Six new tanks? Did I ask you to do that? What do we need six entirely new and unproven tank designs for?
Well, you didn't ask... But I've been recovering in the field hospital for weeks! I got stir-crazy! And look how easy these designs are - they're all built using parts we already have!
Let me take a look at these... Wait, why did you think we needed these three that have feet instead of treads? Seems like they'd be easy to trip up. And why is this one water-propelled?
You never know! We might need those. Okay, but what about the last one?! It's the easiest to make, and even you can see why it's useful, right? It's got HUGE honkin' machine guns!
... I do really like that one. Let's see how hard it'll be to build this baby.
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I inverted all the controls just so you don't forget which tank you're in.
Look everyone! Perkins is back from his date with Karin!
Uh, it wasn't a date, actually. She made that very clear. But oh! We saw something incredible! We visited the Reef Bandits for some research she was doing and they had these Groupers trained to do all sorts of things! Even fight for them!
Wait, wait, wait. They trained Groupers to fight for them? And it worked? We should totally do that!
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I don't know much about fishing nets, Floyd, but these look super sturdy. Are you sure they'll be able to hold a Grouper?
Indeed, it should be no problem. The trick was to be extra encouraging when weaving the fibers.
Y'know Perkins, I'm THIS CLOSE to finishing my crossword puzzle. Do you have the answer to 4 Across? Because if not—
No sir, it's just that our harbor patrols have reported some large Groupers in the water near the Outpost. Almost like they're searching for something.
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Well Morgan, I hope you've learned a valuable lesson from all of this.
Yep, totally. From now on, we only use orphans. No parents to get in the way.
Pike? What are you doing here? This is unexpected… and probably not a good sign.
Astute as ever, Lieutenant. It would seem that several of the Reef Bandit colonies in the area have gone completely silent. Not a word from them in some time.
I'd bet the Chief knows what's going on. We should go talk to him.
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Enda bo teengu. Mafu sot tog tog. Nen no balics.
According to the Chief here, someone or something has been destroying the other Reef Bandit colonies. He hasn't heard what, exactly, as there have been no survivors.
Wow, really? But you Reef Bandits are pretty tough customers. I've seen you in action. Who could be behind this?
We won't know for sure until we can track them down. We should venture to some other colonies and check on their situation.
The Chief's asked us to check out the Fishing Grounds. He said there should be a small group of Reef Bandits there we can ask if they've seen anything worrying.
Let's get a move on then. For all we know they might be under attack right now from whatever took out those other Bandit groups.
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Other than the ships we just took out, I'm not seeing anyone else. No Reef Bandits, just debris. We're too late. There's no way to tell for sure if it was the Sovereign Navy or if they were just passing through.
This is unacceptable! We need to scour the wreckage. Find some information! Something!
Pike, I know this isn't what you want to hear right now, but we're doing what we can. The best course of action is to check in on the next group we can find. We need to find survivors.
Uh, I wish I could sir… I'm not able to raise any Reef Bandits on the radio using the frequencies I got from the Chief. It's possible the radios were disabled or broken though.
Possible, but unlikely. We need to visit the Trade Routes. There's a friendly colony there we can talk to that might be able to give us more information.
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Nothing, sirs. Just more debris. It's like the whole place has been wiped out. I think we can say for sure it's the Sovereign Navy though, at this point.
I refuse to believe we're too late. There have to be some survivors.
If there are any survivors, they aren't around here. We need to move on. There's no point in staying here.
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I had hoped with my departure from the Sovereign, their search would stop.
The attacks continue, Lieutenant. We can't keep chasing the Sovereign all over the seas, constantly one step behind. There has to be a better solution.
Oh, there is. I've been thinking of a plan but we're going to need help from the Chief and any Reef Bandits he can contact.
The Chief says he's willing to do whatever it takes to get the attacks to stop. Just let him know.
It's simple, really. They want to attack and destroy Reef Bandits, right? Well let's give them a target. First things first. We're gonna need some new boats.
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You have your boats, Lieutenant. What, may I ask, is the next step in this plan of yours?
One thing at a time, Pike. Give me a moment to admire the new weapons we just built.
Part two of my genius plan involves disguising some of our troops as Reef Bandits while our ships are hidden nearby. When they come to attack, we spring the trap.
This plan is either madness or brilliance. I suppose we won't find out which until it's too late to back out.
Yeah, that's pretty much how all of Morgan's plans end up.
This next bit is the easy part. We need to sail to one of the Reef Bandit colonies and then we simply wait for them to come to us.
That sounds simple enough, but unfortunately I need to return to my home. I can't leave my city unguarded in case those scoundrels show up. I'll leave Karin with you to help translate. Please keep her safe.
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Alright Karin, now that we're here, let the Chief know we're hiding our ships in that alcove over there, then we wait.
The Chief wants to know what you would like him and his men to do in the mean time.
Act normal, do Reef Bandit stuff. Fishing, I guess? I don't know how long this is going to take.
Ramsey and Perkins are not very convincing Reef Bandits, Morgan. Maybe it's Perkins' fiery red hair, or that Ramsey is a full head taller than any of the others.
Well, it's not like we're going to be doing a lot of talking with the Sovereign Navy. As long as Pike's old murder buddies show up, it's good enough.
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Wow, sir! I was worried for a minute there but we pulled it off!
HA! My plan worked perfectly! Hold your applause, everyone. Form a single file line so you can each praise me individually.
We should scour the debris for surviving Sovereign. We might be able to get some valuable intel if we can find one of them alive.
Name, rank, and serial number. That's all I've gotten from him so far. You're welcome to try, Morgan, but this guy's been trained pretty well.
Spill it, you piece of slime. What's your beef with the Reef Bandits? Why are you and your cronies determined to wipe them out?
Morgan, right? Whispers of you have made it back to the Sovereign Nation. We know what you're capable of. You can't scare me. Didn't that deserter, Pike, tell you what he was doing? We're just here to finish his job.
Is that so? Huh. Ramsey, wrap this guy up and stow him on one of our transport ships. I want to get this guy down to Pike but I don't want him on one of our warships.
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You found one alive? That's quite surprising considering the training they're put through.
Can it, Pike. We know there's more to this whole story that you haven't told us about. Now would be a great time to come clean. What were you REALLY doing out here?
You have to understand, Morgan. I was a different man back then. I couldn't possibly fathom the consequences of my actions at the time. I was simply following orders, but that's no excuse.
Spill it, Pike. Quit stalling.
We were tasked with finding something that the Reef Bandits were protecting. The details of which were never clear, but it's something very powerful. We were to find it at all costs, regardless of what happened to the Bandits.
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This thing sounds important. Let's head back to the Outpost.
Lieutenant Morgan, sir? We found some sort of notes on the Sovereign prisoner. It looks like it's coded though. I can't make it out.
Let me see that. Hmm, yep. It's definitely written in code. Zoey? You're looking at this thing pretty intensely. Do you have some insight?
It looks like somethin' my grampa taught me about when I was young. I loved figurin' out stuff like this. I reckon I could build a device to make sense of it.
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All done, LT! It weren't too difficult neither. Looks like their next targets are listed here. They're gonna be attackin' these two places at the same time!
Brilliant Zoey! We're finally a step ahead of these guys. Perkins! Radio Pike and let him know what we found out. This is going to take some coordination.
Alright men. While we protect one group, Pike and his ships are going to protect the other group. I shouldn't have to tell you how important this is. The Reef Bandits had their homes destroyed, all because of some stupid thing the Sovereign thinks they have. But, we're going to put an end to this careless slaughter. Today we say, "Not this time."
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We've beaten them, Lieutenant. They put up quite a fight but we won.
We know what we must do. Lieutenant Morgan was generous enough to lend us some of his fleet to protect the Reef Bandits. Let's put these ships to good use.
Captain Pike, sir? Are you ever going to tell the Imperials the rest of the story? I think they deserve to know.
I'll have to before too long. Let's just try to survive this first.
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They've all been destroyed. Why does it seem I'm constantly pursued by death and violence? Why can't I just be left in peace?
You know that's not how the world works, Captain. The day you stop fighting is the day you stop living.
This situation must be dealt with, Lieutenant. My city has been under siege by a new class of submarine we've never seen before. And we're not the only settlement to have been attacked either.
Look, Pike, I'm all for keeping the waters safe, and yeah, I've been getting some similar reports. But our equipment hasn't been able to pick anything up yet. We can't attack what we can't find.
About that, LT. I been thinkin' about ways to make Floyd's sonar a bit more sensitive. I 'spose I could fix it up a bit.
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So, what exactly does this thing do, Zoey?
Well, the sonar machine normally blasts out sound waves, then listens for the echo of the sound waves after they bounce offa sumthin'. Well, it enhances that and makes it do a better job.
It's working, sir! We've spotted the enemy subs on the sonar. Whatever Zoey did is working!
Once again, we've been helped by the unexplainable magics of Science! It really is capable of miracles in the proper hands.
What about in the improper hands?
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OK, those looked like the same old subs we've been facing. Pike? I thought you said there was a new type of sub showing up. Did you hear about them while still a Sovereign or something?
Nothing official, no, but keep in mind that was several years ago. I know what I saw, Lieutenant. They've obviously developed some new technology since then.
Damn, I was hoping you had some secret construction plans laying around that we could use to make our own.
Hey LT! I got an idea you might wanna know about for how ta keep them new submarines away from the Outpost.
Zoey, you're by far my most valuable asset at this entire Outpost, and I appreciate anything you can do to strategically enhance our place in this world. Now, having said that, I can tell you that most of what you do scares the crap out of me. Is this improvement you're talking about going to be dangerous?
Not ta us, no. Only the people in the subs near our Outpost.
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Zoey, great job taking something that Floyd cobbled together and making it more useful. That's the kind of thing I like to see.
I've just inspected the "enhancements" Zoey added to my sonar device and I must say it is truly appalling! Anything in the water remotely near our Outpost is either going to go deaf or be driven mad from the noise!
Wow … that sounds ... pretty amazing actually. Well done, Zoey.
This can't be right. Zoey! Get in here! Why am I seeing a whole bunch of fancy looking subs in the bay near the Outpost? I thought your enhancements were supposed to keep these things away?
Well, it is supposed to do that… I don't understand what's goin' on.
I believe I can help. After further examination of Zoey's enhancements I've concluded that the machine does not have an ample power supply to act in the manner for which—
Quicker, Floyd.
It's currently acting more like a beacon. An underwater lighthouse, if you will. Telling everyone in the area exactly where we are.
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I trust you believe me about the new type of submarines now, Lieutenant?
Yeah, Pike. Seeing is believing. I saw and now I believe. Zoey? Please turn off that signal beacon of yours. I'd rather not have to fight more of those things for a while.
Sure thing, LT. I'm real sorry 'bout all the trouble I caused.
Zoey, I still have faith in you and your abilities. We all make mistakes from time to time.
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I mean, look at Perkins! He messes up all the time and he's still here.
Lieutenant Morgan! I just got word from our cargo ships that your latest rum shipment from Port City was attacked by a giant Grouper near the trade route.
What! My rum's gone?! We MUST find this giant fish. I will not rest until I bring the damned thing to justice!
Uh, sir? Are you alright? You've got this REALLY intense look in your eyes and it's kind of unsettling.
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All that stuff you asked for has been loaded onto some of the ships, Lieutenant. I gotta caution you though, sir. Don't let this become an obsession. It's not healthy.
Ramsey, relax. When have I ever taken things too far? I'm just going to go after this fish, come hell or high water, possibly dying in the process…
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OK, I just finished processing what I said to you and your concerns may be valid.
The monster has been sighted, sir! Off our port side!
Bring us around, helmsman! This giant beast is going to pay for destroying that shipment of perfectly good liquor!
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It's down, sir. You've accomplished your goal.
I was really hoping for a more satisfying ending here. I mean, we didn't even get its life story. We know he destroys things, but why? Parental issues? Lust for gold? These are the deep questions.
Oh dear… Lieutenant Morgan, sir? The uh, the Chief here is saying it's all for naught. The simultaneous attacks were a distraction while the Sovereign sent another fleet to a third location.
Wait? It was a trick?! We were supposed to decipher that piece of paper, weren't we? Then we would be out of the way while they went after what they really wanted. Where the hell is Pike?
I'm here, Lieutenant.
What the hell is this all about? I want the WHOLE truth. Why are all these people dying? What were they protecting?
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The Reef Bandits know the location of an immense power which they've been guarding for many, many years. With the Sovereign in control of it, I'm sorry to say, we are lost. There's nothing we can do.
Wait a second, you're going to have to be a little more specific than just "immense power". What does that even mean?
Floyd, I was hoping, with the war on and all, maybe you could help the military out with some tools-
Tools of war, Morgan? I've been very clear: the research I've been doing on biological weapons is purely academic and I will NOT hand it over to the Military!
No, I mean like, actual tools. Wrenches and stuff.
Ah, of course! Happy to help. Also, forget the part I said about biological weapons.
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There we are. I hope these tool kits are put to good use!
Imperials, I have watched you for days. I know your weaknesses well. It is only due to the customs of my people that I announce myself before waging the campaign that will be your downfall.
Oh man! You are super creepy!
I'm not creepy! I'm stealthy and mysterious!
Whatever you say, weirdo.
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Jeez, Morgan, that guy was just doing recon. You didn't need to be so mean to him.
It was mind games, Ramsey! War is like 80% mental!
I've received word from Pike, sir. The Sovereign forces... they've all been destroyed. Someone, or something wiped them out after they used that key stolen from the Reef Bandits to open that ancient vault.
This could be really bad, Lieutenant. Anything strong enough to take out a group that tough is gonna be trouble. Whatever it is could be headed towards innocent people right now.
Alright, calm down! We don't even know what happened yet. First, we need to head out there and see what we can figure out about all of this.
Ok, we're here, and all I'm seeing is a bunch of formerly Sovereign shaped debris. Anyone see what's responsible? I think we owe them a fresh batch of cookies.
Sir? Am I the only one seeing a giant red-ish island thing moving slowly this way?
Oh crap. This is VERY bad.
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Victims of their own hubris. Those poor Sovereign bastards never stood a chance.
What the hell, Pike? When did you get here? And how the hell did you get onto my ship without me seeing?
The sounds of battle were easy enough to follow after you'd engaged that horrid beast unleashed by the Sovereign. We knew where the Sovereign forces had been defeated. We just had to wait for you and your men.
Oh yeah. Things got pretty loud for a while there. Did you see us kick its ass?
Yes, Lieutenant. It was very impressive.
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I know, right? I wonder if there's anything cool we can sell in that vault it came out of.
You know what? I wish we had Heavy Tanks. That would be BOSS. If we had tanks bigger than the other guys, we could just blow up their tanks with ours. Like rock, paper, tank... Heavy Tank.
We do have Heavy Tanks! I mean... we received pre-authorization to construct Heavy Tanks from High Command. We just need to print out the authorization confirmation forms. Of course, we do need to fill out each form in triplicate, have them notarized, sealed, and then hand deliver them. The process usually takes several months.
Explain to me why we didn't start this process when we got the forms? Or several months ago, so I could drive a Heavy Tank over your feet?
Well... Morgan. He's had me organizing his shoe closet. And then, when I went to go print out the forms, we were out of paper! So we're going to need to make more paper. Hopefully some homegrown paper will be okay.
Okay, we have the wood. Now we just need to figure out how to make it into paper.
That should be easy. First, you'll have to turn it into mulch. After that, we can just press and dry the pulp into sheets of paper. It's amazing what you can do with a few household materials and a little know-how!
I'm sure there's something at the Tool Shop that I can use to do that. I'll just clean off anything I use when I'm done.
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I did it! There's mulch all over the floor, but I managed to make a few good sheets. I even perforated the edges by hand for the printer's feed mechanism. I just hope it doesn't cause a jam!
If anything ever called for a party, this does. Let's get something together.
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We did it! We finally got rid of that maniac! It should be easy marching from here, boys!
That was some damn fine soldierin'. Proud to serve with the 95th!
Guys, we just got a message from the capital...
Hooray! Thank you for helping us! Our people will be forever grateful!
I must say, it was something of an unqualified success!
Guys, please!
Did you see the size of the explosion when their ammo stores went up? POW!
GUYS, PLEASE! We just got a wire from the capital. While we were attacking Warlord Gantas, the Rebels made a surprise attack from the Taray Mountains. They killed the Emperor. The capital city is in ruins... The Empire has fallen.
I probably coulda made these sooner if you'd just asked.
Build a Gun Foundry
Build an Armor Shop
Train 1 Heavy Tank
Reward:
500
Dialogue
Start mission
Okay, so... I was stamping all of the forms with the official seal, and at the bottom of the stack I got to some forms that were already stamped. Turns out we already had the authorization confirmation response from back home, and the Heavy Tank plans were just sorta paper-clipped onto the back of that one. Oops.
Ah, wartime. I bet the paper-pushers back home don't even know what a tank is. Well, what are you waitin' for! Get those plans to Zoey so I can have my tank.
Finish mission
OK, it's done. So what's the big deal? Seems like just another tank to me.
You don't understand. It's... it's beautiful. Majestic. An engineered killing machine, like a shark... but on land.
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