[Let's Play] UFO: Alien Invasion

[HMS Sophia]

((point of order, Barnest and FaxModem are based out of the Buildier of Chinese DOOM, while the Acting Director has never left PHALANX HQ. Carry on.))

Oh I know. but he would technically be able to get in, and I like to cast aspersions...

[The Vortex Empire]

Vortex had been floating in some kind of Purgatory for days now, after being killed by those xeno bastards. He wondered when he would be brought back to life like the others.

[JonB]

I still haven't seen what you guys want me to do with our month's finances. Can I get some suggestions so I can implement them on Monday?

[PeZook]

RADAR COVERAGE OVER NORTH AMERICA INSUFFICIENT. SUGGEST CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DETECTION COMPLEX TO AID ENEMY MISSION INTERFERENCE.

[FaxModem1]

Fax Modem checked the camera logs for the hangar that barnest2 was in. Going back and forth to see who intruded. That was when the tapes blacked out and went to static.

"Of course, if they installed an EMP device, they would've used something similar to cover their tracks. Damn."

After a fruitless day of finding nothing, Fax Modem suggests building more Interceptors and if possible, a base on the Americas to launch them from.

[HMS Sophia]

Barnest2 would like to suggest copying him into multiple interceptors if sufficient pilots cannot be found. That way we can keep a capable interceptor grid without being worried about finding and training expensive payments...

Also, we need an expanded detection grid. Otherwise, how will I know when something needs shooting down?

[Edi]

Two interceptors per base, Stiletto type. Send two of them after a single ufo that is smaller than harvester and it's guaranteed to come down. The craft plus equipment are going to eat up the funds just fine.

[Torben]

Expanded detection base in North Murrica. If anything is left over, extra interceptors at existing bases.

[Edi]

Expanded detection base in North Murrica. If anything is left over, extra interceptors at existing bases.

Build a radar tower and a SAM site in NA, rather than a full fledged base. We can take those down later when we build an actual base. Interceptors first, that way more reliably shooting down more UFOs, meaning more missions and experience and also more money from selling alien equipment, which will allow resources for a new base more swiftly.

[Torben]

Expanded detection base in North Murrica. If anything is left over, extra interceptors at existing bases.

Build a radar tower and a SAM site in NA, rather than a full fledged base. We can take those down later when we build an actual base. Interceptors first, that way more reliably shooting down more UFOs, meaning more missions and experience and also more money from selling alien equipment, which will allow resources for a new base more swiftly.

Sorry, that's what I meant...Obviously I worded it incorrectly.

For the record, radar tower/sam site in NA, and more interceptors.

[OmegaChief]

I second the coverage of norther america.

.... hey reckon we could put the base where Area 51 is? Think of the hilarity!

[The Yosemite Bear]

or build it in colorado, I'm sure that abandoned base in Mt. Channee is still around...

[JonB]

Area 51, while funny, is very bad as it doesn't cover the East Coast. Above is a pic for a more centrally located site.

You guys sure you want to cover North America? South America has been hit a couple times this past month.

[OmegaChief]

Yes, but North America has higher funding potential and Hollywood who will make the eventual movie about our exploits.

[Force Lord]

And South America hasn't been that friendly with us lately.

[Edi]

One or the other. I'm okay with covering South America instead of north.

[FaxModem1]

If we have to choose between the two, let's choose the continent with more population. If that's too close, choose the continent which supports us better financially. If that's still too close, choose the continent that needs us more.

[Torben]

If we have to choose between the two, let's choose the continent with more population. If that's too close, choose the continent which supports us better financially. If that's still too close, choose the continent that needs us more.

This.

[Vehrec]

Whichever one you pick, go for the other next.

On the other hand, I do favor covering the Latin American countries, if only because El Presidente sends us cigars and rum.

[FaxModem1]

Fax Modem talks on the phone.

"Yes, I understand."

There is some talking on the other side of the line.

"No, I don't think that's possible."

He looks at the paperwork on his desk.

"No, no one knows what's going on."

Fax leaned forward in his desk.

"Now, I've done what I've done because of my reasons, now I'm calling in my marker. I know the resources you have. You're going to find JonB."

The other side of the phone line became loud.

"I'm glad you asked. I made copies of all documents and our meetings as well as this phone call. If I don't get what I want, quite a few journalists receive this and more importantly. Are you listening? More importantly, PHALANX gets a copy as well, and if they find out what's going on, well, let's just say that they've gotten very good at hunting down their enemies."

There was a pause.

"I'm glad you saw things my way. Have a good day Ambassador."

[JonB]

00:00 01 June 2084
Command Center, PHALANX HQ
Turkey, GEU

The Acting Director glared at the suggested name. "No. Absolutely not. That name is absurd. And completely incorrect for the location." He went to the next slip of paper with a suggested name for the new United America base. "And what is this Stargate Command everyone wants?"

The next slip was from Academia. He wanted a base in Cuba. Said that this would cover the important bits of the East Coast, as well as being able to cover parts of Central and South America. That he personally kept several suppliers of alcohol in business there was of no importance, the Acting Director was certain.

Another slip with the most common name on it, and finally the Acting Director roared out his objection. “OUR NEW BASE IS NOT AREA 51.”

Some people took him a little too literally.



08:48, 01 June 2084
Firebird Dropship, New Africa Airspace

Romulan Republic looked over his shoulder at the team. “Wakey, wakey guys! We're a couple minutes out from the crash site. You all loaded?” A round of affirmatives was his reply.

5 minutes later...

Romulan Republic circled the crash site again. “HQ, this is Republic. Did the locals finally clear out the Tamen? Because I can clearly see where the ship went down, but there's nothing there.”

“Firebird, this is HQ. We have no reports of anything of the like, and the Acting Director is now having some very terse words with the MEA representative. I think something is... wait... You've been ordered to return to base as there is nothing there for you to take care of. And the AD isn't looking pleased.”

“HQ, Firebird. Understood. Over and out.”

23:00, 02 June 2084
Command Center, PHALANX HQ
Turkey, GEU

“Xeno incursion in Northern New Africa. Response was quick and site secured. Cyber-Torben was severely injured, and rotated off the active team, replaced by Reckless.”

20:30, 03 June 2084
Command Center, PHALANX HQ
Turkey, GEU

“The new Laser weapons are performing perfectly. Phred shot down an alien ship over the MEA, and the Firebird was dispatched to clear up the site. Several injuries, but no casualties.”

05:15, 04 June 2084
Command Center, Wenchang Spaceport Annex
China, The Asian Republics

“FaxModem sir! We have a priority alert from a facility on the mainland. They're asking for PHALANX assistance!”

Fax looked up from the latest bout of paperwork on his own projects. “Who is it from?”

“They haven't identified themselves sir, but they are using our frequencies.”

“Send in the Dropteam, but be very careful. If we don't know who these people are, it could be a trap.”



Time: Unknown
Location: Unknown

I awoke to the door opening, and guards with identity-concealing gear escorted me out of my cell. They blindfolded me, and escorted me along a twisting path, past doors, sounds of labs and workshops and the distinct hum of a fusion power plant, until I was roughly set down in a chair.

They released my sight, and I looked into the darkness. “You know, if you can't even afford decent lighting, I know a guy who offers cheap light-bulbs.”

“Your humor will get you nowhere, Director JonB.” I could hear the venom in that title, Director. He didn't like me one bit. And why was I feeling so relaxed? Maybe I was drugged? Probably.

“Now, speaking of that, just where am I?”

“Phalanx HQ. The real Phalanx.”

07:30, 04 June 2084
Unnamed Research Facility
China, The Asian Republics

(OOC: Sorry guys, had to forgo my usual 'long shot' opening. You'll see why.)

Yosemite Bear: “I see the Xeno ship over by that big Garage. Someone go over there and check it out, will ya?”
Eternal Freedom: “10-4. Vehrec, Cyber-PeZook, you're with me.”


Eternal Freedom: “Hey! We're with PHALANX! Where're the Aliens?”
Civilian: (trans) “What took you so long? You need to secure the equipment before they can retrieve it!”
Eternal Freedom: “Anyone catch that?”
Cyber-PeZook: “TRANSLATING: XENO'S ATTEMPTING TO SECURE MATERIAL AND ESCPAE.”
Vehrec: “Sounds like a hit-and-run raid to me.”
Eternal Freedom: “OmegaChief! What are we looking at here?”


OmegaChief: “Hey! You in charge? Where are they?”
Civilian(?): “What took... hey, you're not them! You're not supposed to be here! What is going on here?”
Edi: “Boss, this guy's not making sense.”
OmegaChief: “Hey! Snap out of it! Where are the Taman?”

OmegaChief: “Never mind.”


Edi: “Got one over here too! It's down.”


Eternal Freedom: “What. The. Fuck. They're studying the Aliens here? Um, wait. We were selling stuff to the Chinese, right?”


OmniQ: “Taman down. I think so. But then why the secrecy about calling us? Maybe the Taman are trying to raid this place like they raided our base?”


Cyber-PeZook: “YOU EMERGED FROM THIS FACILITY. WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE AND AFFILIATION?”
Civilian(?): (trans) “Ah! Crazy Robot! It'll kill us all!”
Cyber-PeZook: “NEGATIVE. ANSWER INTERROGATION OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES.”



OmegaChief: “What the hell? I thought we were the only ones with access to PHALANX's laser research. And is that laser-scoring on that piece of UFO hull?


Vehrec: “Got your 6, Alison.”


Cyber-PeZook: “INTERROGATION FAILED. SECURING XENO CRAFT. ODD. IT APPEARS INACTIVE.”


Vehrec: “Hey! Looking for Aliens to kill. Know where they are?”


OmegaChief: “Alright team, time to head upstairs.”


Eternal Freedom: “Headed for the second-floor bridge. These computers are secured and I'm not going to mess with them.”


Edi-2: “Oh crap, I have a Taman on thermals. It's got a civvie trapped in the loo.”


Edi-2: “Man, I really hope this guy doesn't have grenades.”

Hawkwings: “Don't worry about that.”

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That wasn't one of ours.  Find out everything you can from your real employers.

02:45, 05 June 2084
Command Center, PHALANX HQ
Turkey, GEU

“Once again, the new Aerial Lasers are proving their worth. Phred shot down another Alien craft, and the Dropteam is en-route to secure the site.”


Coalition: “Wow. Look at that skid mark. Gotta be at least three miles long. I'm buying phred a drink when we get back.”

15:00, 05 June 2084
Command Center, PHALANX HQ
Turkey, GEU[/b]

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Things are progressing nicely on my end. I still think setting up the UA base over the TRC was a mistake, but hey, that what you guys are for. This is a short chapter because I kept getting stymied by a certain Terror Mission Map, and I'm putting together a reliable multi-player game / match to advance my side-plot. Thursday I should have something with more meat on it though, so thank you for your patience.

[FaxModem1]

Fax Modem looked at the message.

It was time to try the direct approach.

Fax Modem got on the phone with the Acting Director.

"We have a problem. Somebody besides us is on the field."

[OmegaChief]

The Recording Device clicks on

Yea, so there is definatly somthing weird going on, a lab studying aliens, evidence of our own tech? I think somthings going on, was the Director moved to a secret new division we wern't told about?

There's the sound of cookies crunching, and the next few words are spoken as though eating

Still, lack of info out there could get us killed, even with the new body armour we've requested, so, I may be doing somthing a teeny bit illegal. However, I'm sure that there's nothing surprising at all in these classified files that I'm about to try and hack into.

Yep, nothing can possibley go wrong with this idea.

[SirNitram]

Nitram leaned back, and replayed the entire mysterious mission. Selling UFOs was common, but distinct pieces of PHALANX technology were there. Laser scoring on a hull. The aerial lasers were too new.

They joined other anomalies on the white board.

[Torben]

Log, sick bay: I think the logic chip SirNitram used to replace the one Hawkwings unicorn ramblings burnt out is responsible for my current incapacitated state. Nitram won't admit it, but I think he got it from a cheap Murrican vendor. Everyone knows they haven't been able to make reliable electronics since the late 20th century...
The Director is still missing, and he's been gone too long to have just gotten lost. Also, reports that alien tech research has been going on in China, along with artifacts that are clearly Phalanx in origin...I wonder, is there another group fighting the xeno? If so, why have they not allied with us to protect the citizens of Earth? If that is not their Prime Directive, what is their motive? Could they have taken the Director? I cannot do anything in my current state, however. I need recuperation and repairs. Hopefully Faxmodem can get me some quality Taiwanese components this time. Until then...
End log.