The Adventure

If you all were to do a quick Google search (or an OmniSearch) of OmniCorp, you'd learn that the gargantuan multi-national corporation has achieved dominance across multiple sectors. They have subsidiaries in cell phone tech (OmniPhone), retail (OmniStore), media and entertainment (OmniStream), social media (OmniNet), manufacturing (OmniFab), and logistics (OmniExpress).

With an annual revenue of $1.8 trillion, a global workforce of 2 million people, and (perhaps most importantly) a rumored lobbying budget of $10 billion, OmniCorp is an indomitable institution.

The mainstream media and politicians of all stripes fawn over the corporation, as OmniCorp pays "good" wages (but of course, crushes all unionization efforts), and maintains a "large" American workforce.

However, muckrakers and rebels have OmniCorp directly in their sights. Tons of safety and environmental regulations, convoluted accounting, executives with obscene pay packages, smaller towns bludgeoned into doing OmniCorp's will, a phalanx of lawyers ready to sue any of the corporation's foes into oblivion, law enforcement "persuaded" to harass these same foes...standard stuff for this company.

The factory near Small Town has been criticized by many for the issues Jimmy mentioned, but so have other OmniCorp factories. OmniCorp usually pays an "independent" entity to inspect these factories, and these "watchdogs" or "auditors" always give the factory an A+ grade. It's almost like they're not truly independent at all....

And yes, they're hiring for tons of positions, including here at the Small Town factory.

While you're mulling over all this, Jimmy Z returns.

Fuchsia finds 3 entry-level job postings for the Small Town factory.

Job Posting 1: Assembly Line Operator
Description: Assemble cutting-edge cell phone components in a fast-paced environment. No experience needed; training provided. Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to stand for extended periods. Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.

Job Posting 2: Material Handler
Description: Ensure production lines stay stocked with materials. Duties include moving raw materials and finished goods, operating forklifts (certification a plus), and maintaining inventory accuracy. Minimal experience required. Growth opportunities available.

Job Posting 3: Quality Control Inspector
Description: Inspect products for defects and ensure compliance with OmniCorp’s high standards. Basic familiarity with manufacturing or electronics is preferred, but not required. Excellent training program and potential for advancement.

If Fuchsia (or anyone else) has specific skills (management, accounting, scientific training, etc.), there are more options available. If not, these 3 are the best options to get hired.

Which one will you choose? Or will you apply to all of them, and see what happens?

Also, anyone who applies needs to write out a resume! Make it detailed and engaging! OmniCorp is looking for corporate slaves team players!

The nearest bar is called The Last Round, located on the outskirts of Small Town. It sounds like the classic dive bar...though many online reviews mention the intensity of the owner, a man named Gavin Boone. It doesn't sound like he's an evil person, just someone who "doesn't put up with nonsense."

Since Small Town is...small, there are only two postings on Hero Help Now:

1.) "My 11-year-old daughter has been missing for 3 days. I've notified the police, but they don't really care. Are there any supers out there who can help me?!?!"

You can message this user for more info.

2.) "I require assistance from powerful and determined individuals. Circumstances prevent me from detailing the exact nature of my needs on this website. If interested, simply utter the following phrase: 'Turquoise penguins sit in the Oval Office and plot neutron star asphyxiation.'"

This user has messaging turned off.

To travel around, you can call Small Town Transit Service...which is just a small van that meanders around, taking folks here and there. It's the boonies, after all; no subways or bus routes here. Many locations are also within walking distance, or you could sweet-talk Jimmy into letting you borrow his car.