"Whats the worst that could happen?" Or, How an Antag got a Dark Gygax

[KazMartell]

BYOND key: Kazmartell

Character names of all involved:

- CCIA Lyla Rathen

- Tpr Martell

- And Starring, Martin Woollard

- Guest Stars; Sam Lowe, Miles Houther, a bunch of Synthetics (CRASA, R.E.R, Mining Cyborg 922) Jan Fischer (Deadchat), Simon Greene, basically everyone else

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Documentation of the event, Link to post/Screenshot in game. If multiple screenshots please compose an album:

HEAD ADMIN(Itzal) says, "Hey"

HEAD ADMIN(Itzal) says, "Anyone wants to play DO escort?"

These fateful words began what would become a short but sweet adventure for myself and the crew as a whole. I was chilling, as one does, in Deadchat while working on my Space Engineers SS13 map (shameless plug). I had about 20 minutes before I needed to go, and I was informed that it normally doesn't take much longer than that. Jan Fischer informed me that it's a hard job because 'You have to be careful not to do anything about anyone.' I responded with "What's the worst that could happen?" I would rue those words.

I had the time and it sounded like it was a worthy cause, and so spawned Tpr. Martell. There were some Centcomm shenanigans and then we were off. The initial part of the CCIA interaction was as boring as one might suspect, involving some talking and my position as the Guard being surly and burly. Then things began to commence.

[Common] Miles Houther asks, "Oh, we got fancy visitors?"

[Common] Simon Greene asks, "What?"

[Common] Miles Houther says, "There's a shuttle docked at arrivals. Ya know, besides the usual one."

[Common] R.E.D. D.A.W.N. states, "a CCIA is here"

[Common] Tpr Martell says, "That belongs tyo CCIA Officer Rathen."

[Common] Miles Houther says, "Ah, alright. No one informed me, so."

CCIA Lya Rathen stood up to get away from the recorder and message the AI.

[Command] CCIA Lyla Rathen says, "AI? If you wouldn't mind, please close the airlock leading to our shuttle."

[Command] R.E.D. D.A.W.N. states, "Martin Woollard boarded it"

CCIA Lyla Rathen glances back to the trooper.

Tpr Martell nods.

[Command] R.E.D. D.A.W.N. states, "Alert"

[Command] Tpr Martell says, "En route."

[Command] R.E.D. D.A.W.N. states, "the shuttle has been boarded by Martin Woolard"

[Command] R.E.D. D.A.W.N. states, "IT JSUT DEPARTED"

[Command] R.E.D. D.A.W.N. declares, "ALERT!"

[Command] R.E.D. D.A.W.N. states, "Shuttle has been hijacked"

[Command] Tpr Martell says, "Well... that's less than ideal."

The AI announced that Woollard stole the shuttle, and there was much mockery from the crew. Martell indicated that he was going to get some handcuffs; at this point it was assumed that, lacking any CentComm access, Woollard would be forced to return sooner or later and face justice. He sounded panicky and indicated he was going to return, that he was sorry, and was generally playing the fool who knew not what he did.

Now, unbeknownst to me, quite the affair was going on at Central Command. Some CC staff had been spawned and engaged Woollard, who had been given a subtle hint to go into the ERT armory for one item in particular. He used an EMAG to steal an all access ID, got into the armory, and returned on the ERT shuttle.

[Response Team] A.L.I.C.E. states, "THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS SHUTTLE IS PREPARING FOR LAUNCH"

[Response Team] CCIA Lyla Rathen asks, "What now?"

[Response Team] A.L.I.C.E. states, "ALERT: 45 SECONDS REMAIN"

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "Okay"

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "I am coming back on the ERT shuttle I think."

[Response Team] A.L.I.C.E. states, "ALERT: 30 SECONDS REMAIN"

[Common] CCIA Lyla Rathen says, "How in.."

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "I got a new mech with me, and a gun"

[Response Team] Tpr Martell asks, "How the hell did he get in there?"

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "I will pick you up"

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "I work here now"

[Common] Miner Cyborg-922 states, "Oh for fucks sake Martin"

[Common] Sam Lowe says, "What"

It was only afterwards that anyone even found out that CentralCommand was actively fighting him. I think the most impressive bit about this was that he had no admin assistance outside of, reportedly, a subtlepm to plant the idea of the Mech. Otherwise he'd have died then and there.

The ERT shuttle landed.

That's Dark Gygax.

A lightweight exosuit used by NanoTrasen Heavy Asset Protection. A significantly upgraded Gygax security mech.

It's fully intact.

It's equipped with:

the � LBX AC 10 "Scattershot"

the � SOP-6 grenade launcher

the teleporter

the energy relay

He was ordered to get out, but instead he sprinted away, past the Captain, DO and Guard, and the Detective. Then a five minute chase around the station ensued, while Woollard shouted about his innocence and lack of understanding- while also trying to make sure he got to keep his job.

Further enhancing the madness that became of this round was the ION Rifle's effects on the Synthetic staff, which Tpr. Martell brought out from the armory.

R.E.R. says, "YIKES"

[Medical] CRASA states, "Welcome aboard, Doctor Godswood."

[Common] Simon Greene says, "Fucking moron"

[Command] Tpr Martell asks, "AI, Location of the rogue?"

[Medical] R.E.R. says, "They have an ion rifle"

[Medical] CRASA states, "As you may be able to gather, we are exper-"

[Command] R.E.D. D.A.W.N. states, "Outside chapel"

[Medical] CRASA states, "Please run."

[Medical] R.E.R. says, "Unit is hiding in medical"

[Common] CCIA Lyla Rathen says, "One last time, stop the exosuit where you are and await retrieval."

[Medical] Tpr Martell says, "That's me. You're safe."

[Medical] CRASA states, "Run. Fear. Sorrow. Fear. Terror. Fear."

Every time the poor Synthetics saw Tpr Martell they began fear protocols. All this time, the Crew and Woollard are having respective freak-outs, and a legitimate ERT is being formed on Central.

[Common] Martin Woollard shouts, "I can't stop it!"

[Common] Martin Woollard yells, "Its going 100 MPH down the halls!"

[Common] Deidre Godswood asks, "Might I suggest the AI emping it?"

[Command] Sam Lowe asks, "What kind of weapons are on the Mech?"

[Common] Anna-De'lis'cerr'ri Cal'ie asks, "OF THIS STATION!!!?"

[Common] Anna-De'lis'cerr'ri Cal'ie asks, "ORRR CC?"

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "YES THIS SATTION"

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "STATION"

You fire the ion rifle!

CRASA states, "Woe."

[Common] Simon Greene says, "HOW"

[Command] CCIA Lyla Rathen says, "Unknown."

[Common] Anna-De'lis'cerr'ri Cal'ie says, "FORRR FUCKS SAKE"

[Common] R.E.R. says, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAA"

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "I STOLE THE ERT SHUTTLE TO GET BACK"

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "HELP"

CRASA states, "No. No. Fear. Woe."

[Common] Simon Greene says, "YOU FUCKER"

[Command] Sam Lowe says, "Great"

[Common] Anna-De'lis'cerr'ri Cal'ie says, "DON'T CAUSE A FUCKING BRRREACH"

[Command] R.E.D. D.A.W.N. states, "the exosuit control console cannot identify the mech"

[Common] Martin Woollard says, "IM NOT"

[Medical] Deidre Godswood says, "Why is there a Dark Gygax in medical."

There were a lot of golden moments. CCIA attempted to get him to get out by declaring it a multi-billion dollar machine, the synthetics continued to freak out at every passing of Tpr Martell;

(CRASA appears to be panicking, or doing some analog of such.

[Common] R.E.R. says, "AAAAAAAAAAAAA")

And things progressed to a head.

CCIA Lyla Rathen started talking to some of the crew about a New Gibson installation, and Tpr Martell and Woollard started fighting in the halls. Alas, poor Mining Cyborg 922 was caught in the crossfire.

[Common] Martin Woollard yells, "I know how to shoot it now!"

[Common] Martin Woollard yells, "COme here ERT MAN!"

[Common] Churrankachur Mrrahrar says, "Engineerrring"

That's Miner Cyborg-922.

It looks slightly charred.

Its cover is closed.

It appears to be running on backup power.

It doesn't seem to be responding.

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[Common] Martin Woollard Laughs

[Common] Simon Greene says, "FOUND IT"

Tpr Martell says, "God damn."

[Common] Anna-De'lis'cerr'ri Cal'ie says, "EMP IT"

[Common] Simon Greene says, "NORTH OF BRIG"

Dark Gygax fires the LBX AC 10 "Scattershot"!

You fire the ion rifle!

[Common] Azza Nazkiin says, "FUCKING GIVE US A LOCATION"

[Common] Anna-De'lis'cerr'ri Cal'ie says, "EMP IT"

Dark Gygax fires the LBX AC 10 "Scattershot"!

Tpr Martell is hit by the bullet in the chest!

You feel something rip in your upper body!

Tpr Martell is hit by the bullet in the chest!

The bullet shrapnel sticks in the wound!

The wound on your upper body widens with a nasty ripping noise.

Tpr Martell is hit by the bullet in the chest!

The bullet shrapnel sticks in the wound!

Tpr Martell is hit by the bullet in the chest!

You fire the ion rifle!

Something feels like it shattered in your upper body!

Tpr Martell screams!

Your movement jostles the bullet shrapnel in your upper body painfully.

Tpr Martell screams!

You hit Dark Gygax with the ion rifle.

You fire the ion rifle!

The ion rifle is not ready to fire again!

Your movement jostles the bullet shrapnel in your upper body painfully.

*click*

You feel broken bones moving in your upper body!

Something inside your upper body hurts a lot.

You feel dizzy

Tpr Martell says, "God fuckin' damn..."

[Common] Martin Woollard yells, "Your ION has no effect here!"

Out of ION charge and having been shot multiple times by the now madly laughing Woollard, Tpr Martell is killed.

The rest of the adventure carried on without me. CCIA Lyla indicated that the exosuit was probably a combat prototype from CentComm, rather nonchalantly. A wild firefight ensued, but eventually the several ERT members were able to finish off the Dark Gygax and kill Woollard. By the time I was cloned (which was remarkably fast, good job to Medbay), the pieces were getting picked up and I had to run for a bit.

All in all it was such madness and such a rare occurrence, and so perfectly executed on the part of the Antag without being griefy, I think it deserves a place in the hall of fame.

I encourage anyone else who got a good view of the event to add their own parts, as well!

Have you read the application rules??: Yes!

Have you made sure this incident didn't result in administrative action? Admin/Mod chatter after the event seemed to indicate there was no action that needed to be taken.

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Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph each.

Why does this moment deserve a spot in the Hall Of Fame?: The fact that an Antagonist successfully stole from Central Command and went on a brief rampage is amusing in itself. The crew reaction was fantastic, and it provided quite the fascinating little event for at least a good portion of the currently active players.

Are you certain we are all laughing together are not shaming someone?: Absolutely, praise be to all those who participated.

Final thoughts/anything you want to add?: "What's the worst that could happen?" GG Printer. GG.

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[whiterabit]

Much like native Detroit, the NSS Exodus is not a place you want to leave your car unlocked.

ALSO WHY ARE THERE TWO.

Also I like this one more.

+1 to this one.

but im involved so i dunno

[sonicgotnuked]

I was anna during that round and had to fix the damage that it caused

+1 Would witness them steal from CC again

[nicemoreoften]

already posted by me, but yeah good round

[DatBerry]

I gave him the subtle message of "snake! You need to infiltrate the NTC Odin and hijack Metal Gear Dark Gygax!" After hearing the admins plotting to gank him with a heavy asset protection team.

10/10 antag round i wish we fought him as ERT and not the OP asset protection team.

[TrickingTrapster]

Hehe, yeah, I remember that. I was Miles, the detective. I thought being smart and keeping out of the fight while taking over the CCIA escort duty while the actual escort was fighting. Trying to get some tea only to walk right in on the firefight. Amusing to watch though.

[Quacky_J]

Absolutely beautiful story. Had me well entertained the whole way through. The humor, the intensity, the action, the whole thing was awesome.

Sometimes I wish we could make comics of stories like these.

[Arrow768]

Yup that was one of the amazing moments.

[Garnascus]

Application accepted. I remember following this traitor assistant around while he looked at all the ERT weapons. In ghost form of course. It was amazing.