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<blockquote data-quote="tmart" data-source="post: 3037390" data-attributes="member: 11198"><p>The briefcase gives a code for the time listed, and Golandt puts it in. And waits. I’m sweating bullets. Well, not really. That would be so useful! Especially 5.56mm. Anyway, the door finally opens so I don’t have to kill myself.</p><p></p><p>The first things we see are construction machines. They say Caterpillar on them… that’s a funny name too. Then we find greenhouses and sacks of grain. It looks like the Sandovals were right – it’s for rebuilding civilization. I guess the place with the medical supplies was another one of these vaults, just not so well protected. Golandt still expects to see the weapons cache soon. Maybe he forgot what destroyed civilization in the first place.</p><p></p><p>Now we all see a soldier running down the hall. Timmy, Dole Mule, and I all know exactly what he’s got to say, so we ambush Golandt and his guards. I drop a 20mm grenade on them, and each of the boys toss in a pineapple grenade as well. Five of his eight guards are deaded. Timmy finishes off a wounded soldier with his M16, which is strange to watch seeing how he’s the medic. Anyway, I bellow at them, “Surrender or die!” as scary as I can be. It must have worked pretty well because even Dole and Timmy looked scared.* We planned to take Golandt alive back to Mittlewerk, and I think he knows he’s hooped now.. The soldiers drop their guns but Golandt breaks into a run, bullets whizzing by him. Dole Mule hits his gun and it scatters away. Golandt nurses his wrist but keeps running. I line up a shot in the electro-optical scope and shoot him right in the spine. He falls on his face, dead, and slides just a bit. I shudder again, and get this feeling in my mind I can’t describe, but I focus on fighting and it goes right away.** </p><p></p><p>We help the commandos mop up outside and take prisoners. Those that surrendered are told there’s no hard feelings and I promise them cushy positions at the North Gate if they support my succession. That’s right, journal: Marshall Flowers is to be the new ruler of the Empire Formerly Known as Golandt. I still need to figure out a better name because the senior commando suggested the name Golandt would have to go.</p><p></p><p>In the same vein, we loot guns and Golandt dollars (“Golandt bucks,” we’re calling them) from the dead. I’ve bribed the palace guards with that stuff. See, when I was growing up back at the colony I read about how emperors used to bribe palace guards to ensure their ascension to the throne went smoothly if there wasn’t a clear line of succession. I’m the kind of guy who can understand how people react to things, and I know that if your regular joe on the street hears he’s got a new Golandt, and the soldiers legitimize it by standing with me, he’s going to go along with it like it’s nothing.</p><p></p><p>I negotiated a peace treaty with the commando officer. Apparently Mittlewerk gave him authority to negotiate. He initially proposed our control of the Empire Formerly Known as Golandt as a vassal state. But I countered with ceding some land to them in exchange for full independence, allied by treaty, with Artemis Vault and the road leading to it as neutral ground. We hammer out the exact borders and such and the deal is done.</p><p></p><p>Now we just have to sell it to the people. I’m getting Dexter’s help with the speech when he gets here, which should be soon. Also the word has to get out through the chain of command so the military feels it’s legitimate. After all, Golandt was an outsider, and he never did anything so wonderful that anyone is going to fight me.</p><p></p><p>Note to self: ask some elderly locals on the real story about Golandt. </p><p></p><p>Day 153</p><p></p><p>Dexter found a computer in the vault and found a lot of interesting information. First of all, it catalogued everything in there: construction equipment, the greenhouse and grain stores, and some M16s. It also explained how to use all of it. </p><p></p><p>It listed five other vaults:</p><p>- Hephaestus Vault: hi-tech weapons and gear, including las rifles, plasma weapons, and battle armor</p><p>- Athena Vault: library, electronic database, and three scientists in biostasis</p><p>- Posideon Vault: underwater base with submersibles, mining equipment</p><p>- Zeus Vault: omnipurpose vault plus the Genesis Project (no details)</p><p>- Hades Vault: bio-, nano-, and nuclear weapons.</p><p></p><p>From what the Sandovals said, these were designed to help rebuild civilization. Why the Hades Vault includes everything needed to destroy it again is beyond me. Or maybe they just meant the Artemis Vault was to rebuild.</p><p></p><p>Dexter then wiped the hard drive because we don’t know whether to trust Mittlewerk. </p><p></p><p>I also found something very strange. Golandt had a pistol that looked like a normal revolver, but wasn’t. I think it’s some kind of plasma weapon. Very tech. I’m going to keep it to prove I beat him, and as a kind of symbol of office.</p><p></p><p>Day 153 (cont’d)</p><p></p><p>I talked to some of Golandt’s former soldiers about the bigwigs of the military. We already know Sergeant Mark Waters of the North Fort from our hilarious adventures in the Restricted Zone. We’re on friendly terms so I think that will go well.</p><p></p><p>There’s also two sergeants in Golandt City. Ernest Evans wasn’t keen on Golandt, but mainly because he was an outsider, which is just as much of a strike against me. The other is Rebecca James, who apparently takes no guff but cuts a fine figure.</p><p></p><p>At the South Fort – which we cede to Mittlewerk in the peace treaty – there’s Sergeant Hank Hill, who supported Golandt strongly. I don’t think I can bring him onside.</p><p></p><p>As for Golandt City’s civilian leadership, there are Mayor Jennifer Hughes, her husband Robert Hughes the chief doctor, as well as the leaders of the craftsmen, merchants, gunsmiths, farmers, and builders. I think I can sell them with what I bring from the Vault, particularly the builder guy.</p><p></p><p>Day 154</p><p></p><p>We stopped at the North Fort on the way to Golandt City and Sergeant Waters is as keen on the idea as we all are. He brought 15 soldiers too. He’s a real good guy and I’m glad to have him around.</p><p></p><p>Day 155</p><p></p><p>We arrived at Golandt City. Time was important so I went right to the barracks and found Sergeant James. That was a fiiiine woman. I told her just what happened and she made it clear that she’d support me if she was put in charge of the military. I told her I was glad we understood each other, and got a dinner date to talk further. “Mixing business with pleasure,” as they say.</p><p></p><p>Sergeant Evans was not so amenable. He didn’t like the idea one bit.</p><p></p><p>Much of the municipal leaders were there. Two were out of town, so I decided to go ahead without them, or Sergeant Hill. I pitched the idea to them of forming a provisional council to choose a new leader. I also made no bones about promoting myself. In fact, I made a speech in the square about how this was happening, and how I saw myself as the best choice. It was a real piece of work. Peace, justice, prosperity for all. My gift of priceless machines from the Vault, although I’m keeping half of my share for the colony. And I pledged to rename the city Haven to escape the vanity of an avaricious and violent ruler. I also gave them peace with Mittlewerk. They ate it right up. </p><p></p><p>The date went quite nicely. I agreed to give her what she wanted, she gave me her support, and we got to know each other much better. She explained that Mayor Hughes might be a problem, as Hughes resents the way James uses her body to get what she wants. I asked her if she was doing that with me, and she said yes. I told her I felt used and degraded. She offered to make me feel used and degraded again. This woman is dangerous… but that’s why she’s so exciting. </p><p></p><p>Day 156</p><p></p><p>I heard some people talking about me, and they seemed to think Marshall was a rank. I let them know it was just my given name and shook some hands. I like it when people like me.</p><p></p><p>I was on my way to the council meeting when I was confronted by -- who else? -- Dorn Edmunssen.</p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p>* At this point Marshall Flowers had +13 to his Intimidate check. After this session he levelled and took the Frightful Presence feat.</p><p></p><p>** This was only the second time Marshall has actually killed a man. The DM has been asking for Will saves. Marshall rolled a 23 and I shudder to think what would happen if he failed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tmart, post: 3037390, member: 11198"] The briefcase gives a code for the time listed, and Golandt puts it in. And waits. I’m sweating bullets. Well, not really. That would be so useful! Especially 5.56mm. Anyway, the door finally opens so I don’t have to kill myself. The first things we see are construction machines. They say Caterpillar on them… that’s a funny name too. Then we find greenhouses and sacks of grain. It looks like the Sandovals were right – it’s for rebuilding civilization. I guess the place with the medical supplies was another one of these vaults, just not so well protected. Golandt still expects to see the weapons cache soon. Maybe he forgot what destroyed civilization in the first place. Now we all see a soldier running down the hall. Timmy, Dole Mule, and I all know exactly what he’s got to say, so we ambush Golandt and his guards. I drop a 20mm grenade on them, and each of the boys toss in a pineapple grenade as well. Five of his eight guards are deaded. Timmy finishes off a wounded soldier with his M16, which is strange to watch seeing how he’s the medic. Anyway, I bellow at them, “Surrender or die!” as scary as I can be. It must have worked pretty well because even Dole and Timmy looked scared.* We planned to take Golandt alive back to Mittlewerk, and I think he knows he’s hooped now.. The soldiers drop their guns but Golandt breaks into a run, bullets whizzing by him. Dole Mule hits his gun and it scatters away. Golandt nurses his wrist but keeps running. I line up a shot in the electro-optical scope and shoot him right in the spine. He falls on his face, dead, and slides just a bit. I shudder again, and get this feeling in my mind I can’t describe, but I focus on fighting and it goes right away.** We help the commandos mop up outside and take prisoners. Those that surrendered are told there’s no hard feelings and I promise them cushy positions at the North Gate if they support my succession. That’s right, journal: Marshall Flowers is to be the new ruler of the Empire Formerly Known as Golandt. I still need to figure out a better name because the senior commando suggested the name Golandt would have to go. In the same vein, we loot guns and Golandt dollars (“Golandt bucks,” we’re calling them) from the dead. I’ve bribed the palace guards with that stuff. See, when I was growing up back at the colony I read about how emperors used to bribe palace guards to ensure their ascension to the throne went smoothly if there wasn’t a clear line of succession. I’m the kind of guy who can understand how people react to things, and I know that if your regular joe on the street hears he’s got a new Golandt, and the soldiers legitimize it by standing with me, he’s going to go along with it like it’s nothing. I negotiated a peace treaty with the commando officer. Apparently Mittlewerk gave him authority to negotiate. He initially proposed our control of the Empire Formerly Known as Golandt as a vassal state. But I countered with ceding some land to them in exchange for full independence, allied by treaty, with Artemis Vault and the road leading to it as neutral ground. We hammer out the exact borders and such and the deal is done. Now we just have to sell it to the people. I’m getting Dexter’s help with the speech when he gets here, which should be soon. Also the word has to get out through the chain of command so the military feels it’s legitimate. After all, Golandt was an outsider, and he never did anything so wonderful that anyone is going to fight me. Note to self: ask some elderly locals on the real story about Golandt. Day 153 Dexter found a computer in the vault and found a lot of interesting information. First of all, it catalogued everything in there: construction equipment, the greenhouse and grain stores, and some M16s. It also explained how to use all of it. It listed five other vaults: - Hephaestus Vault: hi-tech weapons and gear, including las rifles, plasma weapons, and battle armor - Athena Vault: library, electronic database, and three scientists in biostasis - Posideon Vault: underwater base with submersibles, mining equipment - Zeus Vault: omnipurpose vault plus the Genesis Project (no details) - Hades Vault: bio-, nano-, and nuclear weapons. From what the Sandovals said, these were designed to help rebuild civilization. Why the Hades Vault includes everything needed to destroy it again is beyond me. Or maybe they just meant the Artemis Vault was to rebuild. Dexter then wiped the hard drive because we don’t know whether to trust Mittlewerk. I also found something very strange. Golandt had a pistol that looked like a normal revolver, but wasn’t. I think it’s some kind of plasma weapon. Very tech. I’m going to keep it to prove I beat him, and as a kind of symbol of office. Day 153 (cont’d) I talked to some of Golandt’s former soldiers about the bigwigs of the military. We already know Sergeant Mark Waters of the North Fort from our hilarious adventures in the Restricted Zone. We’re on friendly terms so I think that will go well. There’s also two sergeants in Golandt City. Ernest Evans wasn’t keen on Golandt, but mainly because he was an outsider, which is just as much of a strike against me. The other is Rebecca James, who apparently takes no guff but cuts a fine figure. At the South Fort – which we cede to Mittlewerk in the peace treaty – there’s Sergeant Hank Hill, who supported Golandt strongly. I don’t think I can bring him onside. As for Golandt City’s civilian leadership, there are Mayor Jennifer Hughes, her husband Robert Hughes the chief doctor, as well as the leaders of the craftsmen, merchants, gunsmiths, farmers, and builders. I think I can sell them with what I bring from the Vault, particularly the builder guy. Day 154 We stopped at the North Fort on the way to Golandt City and Sergeant Waters is as keen on the idea as we all are. He brought 15 soldiers too. He’s a real good guy and I’m glad to have him around. Day 155 We arrived at Golandt City. Time was important so I went right to the barracks and found Sergeant James. That was a fiiiine woman. I told her just what happened and she made it clear that she’d support me if she was put in charge of the military. I told her I was glad we understood each other, and got a dinner date to talk further. “Mixing business with pleasure,” as they say. Sergeant Evans was not so amenable. He didn’t like the idea one bit. Much of the municipal leaders were there. Two were out of town, so I decided to go ahead without them, or Sergeant Hill. I pitched the idea to them of forming a provisional council to choose a new leader. I also made no bones about promoting myself. In fact, I made a speech in the square about how this was happening, and how I saw myself as the best choice. It was a real piece of work. Peace, justice, prosperity for all. My gift of priceless machines from the Vault, although I’m keeping half of my share for the colony. And I pledged to rename the city Haven to escape the vanity of an avaricious and violent ruler. I also gave them peace with Mittlewerk. They ate it right up. The date went quite nicely. I agreed to give her what she wanted, she gave me her support, and we got to know each other much better. She explained that Mayor Hughes might be a problem, as Hughes resents the way James uses her body to get what she wants. I asked her if she was doing that with me, and she said yes. I told her I felt used and degraded. She offered to make me feel used and degraded again. This woman is dangerous… but that’s why she’s so exciting. Day 156 I heard some people talking about me, and they seemed to think Marshall was a rank. I let them know it was just my given name and shook some hands. I like it when people like me. I was on my way to the council meeting when I was confronted by -- who else? -- Dorn Edmunssen. --- * At this point Marshall Flowers had +13 to his Intimidate check. After this session he levelled and took the Frightful Presence feat. ** This was only the second time Marshall has actually killed a man. The DM has been asking for Will saves. Marshall rolled a 23 and I shudder to think what would happen if he failed. [/QUOTE]
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