Archival Science in a Post-War Simulation


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Communications intercept. Transmission detected Wed 12th of Sep 2007 at 06:40 AM by Othinn. Communique follows:



*Recover a stolen computer virus and put a small bomb in its place.*


Flood: The Machines stole a computer virus of ours last night and it must be returned. We need the computer virus recovered and a bomb put in its place as a friendly reminder that taking what is ours will not be tolerated.

Go to this location and pick up the bomb from Caliban. When you have the bomb, I will send you the targeted location for the bomb and where the virus will be recovered.

Operator: Caliban is waiting for you.

Caliban: I'm quite happy to see you here... I want to get this thing out of my possession. Take the bomb!

Caliban: Just take this damnable device from me!

Operator: Be careful with the bomb. It may be small but it is highly sensitive to physical disturbance.

Caliban: I'm glad to be rid of that dreadful thing. Now get out of here before it goes off!

Flood: I'm sending you to the Machine base now. Once you've reached the place, I'll be able to run a scan of the area and provide some more information.

Operator: The area is swarming with Machines so be on the look out. Oh, it might also be worth mentioning that I think they have a security system in place.

Watchman 1: We have a breach in security!

Watchman 2: Do not let them escape!

Operator: This is the room with the computer.

Operator: They set off the alarm! Be on the look out for more guards, Gatack.

Computer: > Software program MAYHEM is stored on drive C.

Operator: You've found the computer virus!

Computer: > Bad command or file name. MAYHEM not found.

Operator: This will let the Machines know how the Merovingian deals with thieves.

Flood: I'm sending you the drop-off point for the virus. Don't delay, Gatack.

Operator: Downlink will take the computer virus from you.

Merovingian Operative 1: I am a coder. I design and arrange viruses.

Merovingian Operative 2: Are you enjoying your employment for the Merovingian so far?

Downlink: Have you recovered the virus? Flood told me to expect you, so I can only assume that you have it with you.

Downlink: I'll take the computer virus from you now.

Operator: Flood sends his thanks, but...I don't think he actually wants to say that to you. You know how he is...

Downlink: Excellent! I only wish I could see the looks on their hideous faces when the bomb goes off.

Computer: Deleting MARS VIRUS...
MARS VIRUS deleted!
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Computer: MARS VIRUS deleted!
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Merovingian Operative 1: What are you doing!? Don't mess with my computer!

Flood: So...you're done! That's it... I expect you to contact me when you're ready for more work. You will, won't you?
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