OOC:
When you are done with your personal objectives prior to going to the HQ, read on. Otherwise, indicate whatever it is you would like to do up to that point, etc.
As you make your way back to the Headquarters you see a bit of a stir amongst the people of the fort. People are moving back and forth with a bit more "purpose." Upon entering the same conference room as you were in previously, during initiation,
Copptertop 5 again greets you.
"Please have a seat. You will be briefed momentarily."
As you find a seat within the conference room you may notice a group of officials upfront.
Captain Rick Patton is having what appears to be a somewhat intense conversation with
First Sergeant Jacques Laurent (who was previously putting you through a trial), the soldier that delivered the telegram and
Master Calvin.
OOC:
To gain any insight on their conversation would require a roll or two. Otherwise, you will be briefed as follows.
The room quietens down and the officials are giving you all a bit of an inquisitive look. The First Sergeant walks up to small podium and addresses you,
"Well, ranger recruits...it appears we must cut our trainin' short. We just received word that the nearby settlement, Uncanny Valley, captured a newer "shootist" type robot by the name of Bot Masterson. Now, before we discuss that, you may or may not know that Uncanny Valley is a new settlement to the west of the Mississippi River. It's a good three days right from here. Uncanny Valley was one of the first new settlements that the National Army helped established. We figured that the robots were slightly pulling back west after the line held so well here on the Mississippi. Well...the settlement has been the victim of sporadic skirmish-like attacks. So, a few months ago we dispatched a small group of Tesla Rangers down there to assist the local forces and to help enforce national law. Turns out this new bot invaded the community, almost indistinguishable from one of the Babbage Bots like Copptertop 5 over there." He motions to the cog.
"Captain Patton and myself feel confident in dispatching you immediately to Uncanny Valley to retrieve and safely transport Bot Masterson back here. With that, please give your attention to Dr. Calvin." He motions to
Master Calvin.
"Doc...."
Master Calvin steps up to the podium.
"Indeed it is of the utmost importance that we receive this robot for study. The very scant information we have about this robot won't be of much help, but I will tell you that it has as much sentience as any of the Babbage bots, like Copptertop 5 and perhaps more. These units are great infiltrators and have fooled several settlements only to end up shooting half the population before fleeing. It is apparent they have a clear sense of self preservation."
Captain Patton walks up to the podium.
"Thank you, doctor. Consider this your test mission. Succeed here and you will earn your badges. As mentioned, the journey is three days. You are to travel to Uncanny Valley, make contact with the Tesla Rangers there, receive the bot in an armored cart, and safely return here. Finally delivering the bot to Dr. Calvin. That will be all."
The First Sergeant closes with,
"Gather your supplies, do your final checks. Meet Mr. Dodson at the stables to retrieve your horse or a horse of the fort. Are there any questions?"OOC:
What would you like to do at this point?
