Completed Let's play Archimedean Dynasty (Completed)

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Thanks for the bump, MunchkinBoy!

Mission 15 - Revenge of King's Anarchists (31 MB)

Alright! How many of them this time?

Actually, there's only one...

Teaser:

After the battle Flint speaks to Krueger again:

Nicely done, FLINT.

They don't call me "Deadeye" for nothing, KRUEGER.

You look beat. Why don't you get some rest before we reach NEOPOLIS!

Yeah, I can use it.

Video 06 - Neopolis (18 MB) YouTube Mirror

Ah, NEOPOLIS, center of the civilized world. So what will you do now, FLINT?

Find another job.

No holiday? No relaxation?

Nope. There's always trouble somewhere.

I'm on good terms with Lieutenant FRANCO FARELLI of the military guard. Shall I put in a word for you?

Patrolling? Why not, if they pay well....

With the anniversary of Ocean Settlement imminent and the pirates threatening to ruin the celebration, security is the best business to be in in NEOPOLIS.

True enough. I'll stop in and see FARELLI.

Take care, FLINT. Light!

Light, KRUEGER!

Here it is: the capital of the post-apocalyptic EuroFaggistan:

The SeaMap:

Lt. Farelli is waiting in the Meeting Room:

Let's take a look around before speaking with him (Main Quest).
There's some drunk guy in the bar:

Hey, boss, got a credit for a poor devil?

Sure. Don't drink it all at once!

Piss off! I'd rather throw credits down a chemical toilet!

Thank you for your kindness. Do you know TORSTEN SKY?

Who's that? A buddy of yours?

No. What does he do, allocate sleeping places for the homeless?

He's a great guy, and he's always got work for a good man!

Torsten is in Central Square:

Have you got the sea snipes from the Clansunion? I need them urgently! Such a huge festival isn't easy to organize!

Well, I know what sea snipe is, but I have no idea what you're talking about!

Actually, I'm the lucky fairy! You've won a week's radiation holiday in the Red Sea!

Damn...where's the guy got to? Excuse me, but I'm arranging the big festival for the culture delegations.

Funny, that drunk in the "NEOPOLIS ARMS" said you were a great guy!

You're talking about old TIMOTHY! Did you give him something?

Sure. I'm no scrooge!

At least you're not a liar - I've spoken to him! So, you're looking for a job?

Yeah, but it better pay well.

It does. I'm arranging a really expensive buffet in DEEPDRAFT 1. Something for the culture delegations.

And the problem is pirates?

Yes. Vulgar, bug-ridden Gibraltar pirates are threatening to spoil the event. Your job is to see that they don't, and the pay is 3,000 credits, okay?

Alright, I'll do the job. Mercy on the trouble-makers!

Hm...no thanks. It's too risky for me. Contact the guard!

Both residential halls are empty (for now). There's some guy in the second bar, though:

Hey, aren't you "Deadeye" FLINT?

That's me.

Yeah. Do you want an autograph or something?

Great! I'm FLETCHER HARRIS. Do you remember me?

Yeah...HARRIS the butcher! We were both in the Indo-Pacific! The border crisis....

A mercenary never forgets! We ripped the guts out of those slant-eyed bastards!

Shut your stupid mouth, FLETCHER. You're no less a lousy racist than you used to be!

Keep calm, lad. It's going beyond a joke to talk about the inhabitants of the Shogunate like that.

Aye, we showed those Russo-Mongolian bootlickers what a free world torpedo can do!

Hey, thanks for the compliment my boy!

It wasn't a compliment, but your amoebic brain wouldn't realize that, would it?! So long!

When we go back to the first bar, there is a new guy there:

Heyyy, FLINT! My favorite enemy! Light, you old mud sucker!

Ugh...STEVENSON...how revolting! And I thought it was going to be a nice day!

Delighted to see you. Still traveling round in your old pedalo?

Guess who's got a job as consultant to FARELLIS security service!

So that's why everything's in total confusion here, while the pirates walk all over you!

Let me set you straight, it's US who's in control!

Right.

Dream on, STEVENSON!

What's new with you?

Always on the move.... You know me.

I've been talking to that rotten old sewer rat FLETCHER HARRIS - he HATES you!

Is that right? SOME good news today at least! That lousy racist swine!

Good, I can at least trust in your principles!

Trust me with what?

We've decoded a radio transmission from the pirates in Gibbs Canyon.

And?

They're just waiting for someone from the security service to attack them. They've laid LOADS of mines at the entrance to the canyon!

Thanks for the tip-off, STEVENSON. I'll keep an eye out for the trap.

Only one person left - some hot girl in the Dock:

Hey, great warrior! How about a bit of fun with TINA, the captain's daughter?

I've survived the Ochotskic Ocean, but I don't think I'd be safe with YOU.

Nice offer. I'll be back later.

Bah - still snooty! Go and mount a stingray!

Well, bitch couldn't take the heat...

Our next destination should be Deepdraft 1.

Mission 16 - Pirate Attack on Deepdraft 1 (48 MB)

Teaser:

Torsten contacts Flint after the mission:

Fuck! I've just posted two screenshots without any text. Am I doing it wrong?

There's another Clansunion's merchant in the Crew Room:

Salaam. I'm MAINA KELADA. Dealer from the Clansunion.

Salaam MAINA. What've you got to offer?

Oh, no, not another dealer! I don't want to buy ANYTHING!

Smokeless cigarettes from the Red Sea. Made from a new type of tobacco algae!

Hm...sounds delicious. I'd like to try one, MAINA.

Oh no, thank you: I haven't smoked since I was seven!

What would you like? I've got spearmint, carnation and ginger flavors.

Fine. I'll have ginger.

Yummy.... I'll try spearmint.

Fantastic! Give me the carnation cigarette!

Flint's sacrifice won't be in vain, you will see!

Some guy is standing near the Conveyor:

Welcome, FLINT. Long time no see.

Ah, SPENCER. How's it going?

Good! I'm working for a private security firm and the Gibraltar pirates are livening up the competition.

Sounds interesting. Which one?

Sounds boring - and I hear the pay's lousy!

Watchmen. Should I put a word in for you?

If you like. I guess it can't hurt.

Forget it, I'm too busy. But thanks anyway, SPENCER.

It's not full-time. Maybe BENNY can find a job for you!

Where can I find BENNY?

He often hangs out at "RESIDENTIAL HALL II - Beta Quarter -" in NEOPOLIS.

Flint travels to Deepdraft 2:

There's only one speakable person there:

You're a mercenary, aren't you?

Who wants to know?

I'm THE mercenary. You can watch me slaughtering pirates every other day on the data channel.

Don't make a fuss here, lad. Keep it down, ok?

Take it easy, old man. What's up?

Listen, you weenie, making a fuss is my job. What's up?

I'm Corporal WILSTON. Head of the private security service "Zerberus".

Sounds scary. You got a job for me?

Yes...but I'm not going to tell you what you have to do!

What - I have to guess? What's with all the secrecy?

Go to NEOPOLIS. In "RESIDENTIAL HALL I - Gamma Quarter -" you'll find a man by the name of JAQUES GOTABORG.

And then?

He'll take a good look at you. The code word is "blind".

In Jules 1:

We meet... another merchant:

Salaam, friend. I'm ITZAK SAI.

Salaam, what're you doing here?

Oh no! Not another Clansunion dealer!

I'm a member of the Council for the Family. I'm visiting NEOPOLIS for Settlement Day.

What do you think of the preparations for the festival?

Superb. The Europeans do it well, but we from the Clansunion would have done it better!

Sure! The people of the Clansunion have the greatest imagination.

You mean you want to sell rubbish like smokeless cigarettes here, don't you?

Exactly! For example our smokeless cigarettes in different flavors...

I know! I've just tried one!

You tried the ginger cigarette. KELADA told me.

The cigarette was exquisite!

It was revolting! It'll NEVER sell!

You're a mercenary and looking for work? I've got something for you.

A job? Let's hear it!

You can take a container filled with gold jewelry to NEOPOLIS. It's a present from our delegation. The pay is 4,000 credits.

Hm...I'll do it. Although this place is teeming with pirates!

Sorry, ITZAK. Too many pirates. It's too risky for me.

In Entropoint 9 there are two persons available:

Let's start with the female Engineer:

Yes?

Can you show me the town? I'm new here.

Do you know a good restaurant 'round here?

Spare me the pick-up lines. The only thing I show soldiers is the nearest dock. Now push off.

My, aren't we grumpy.... Are you having any problems with your torpedo pipe, or what?

I am an Atmospheric Stabilization Engineer. I don't have a sense of humor.



Maybe Flint will have more luck with the desk lady?

Light, young man. Are you from the cleaning service?

If you mean do I rid the earth of scum, then yes.

What are you talking about? Do I look like someone from the cleaning colony?

What? I don't understand.... What are you talking about?

Forget it, Lady. Is there something I can do for you?

We've got a bug problem! The creatures are scrabbling about all over the place!

Yeah, those are Helium-17 bugs. They breed like crazy in the perfumed breathing gas of the nobles' district. Seen it many times before.

There must be something you can DO. It's disgusting.

Well, your best bet is to order non-perfumed breathing gas from EnTrOx.

So that it stinks here like a common worker's house? Yuck!

Look, Lady, either you smell like a worker, or you're infested. That all there is to it, and I couldn't care less which one you choose.

Well, all currents tasks/hints concern Neopolis:

We should go there.

Mission 17 - Stick-up (43 MB)

Teaser:

Talk about shooting first, asking questions later...

Anyway, Itzak contacts Flint in Neopolis:

Hello honorable FLINT, this is ITZAK SAI. On behalf of my clan I'd like to thank you for delivering the valuables!

Thank you, SAI, for the princely reward!

Alright! We should continue our money-making career. I sense a new boat on the horizon!

 

[Azira]

Somehow, killing that bomber almost seemed too easy. Looking forward to seeing you in a better tub.

 

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Somehow, killing that bomber almost seemed too easy.

Well, you have to waste some (expensive) torpedoes on this fucker.

If you don't shoot down all his torpedoes - you will die (two hits in the same area and armor is gone). If you move too close, he'll tear you to shreds using his turrets. The easiest way is to follow HQ orders and lure him near the outpost (turrets plus some scouts) but that would take too much time...

Looking forward to seeing you in a better tub.

Second sub will bring massive incline, trust me (faster, more agile, new armor, new gun, 1st turret, etc.).



Too bad that the difficulty level will go up too...

 

[ghostdog]

^ what, don't they have rubbers in AD ?

 

[spekkio]

^ what, don't they have rubbers in AD ?

I think Flint has a thing for asian girls...
You will see in future updates.

 

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Let's start with Residential Hall 1:

What's the code word?

Blind!

Deaf!

Dumb!

Exactly. WILSTON said you were coming...do you want a job?

I'll take ANY job if the money's good!

I'm not interested in running errands for stupid security guards!

Excellent! Here it is: You're to destroy a pirate supply center near NEOPOLIS. You'll be rewarded with 4,000 credits.

Aye, Sir. Consider it done.

Sounds too dangerous for me right now. I'll pass.

Now the second Hall:

I'm, BENNY SPOON. Head of "Watchmen". I hope SPENCER sent you.

Yeah, he thought you might be able to find me a job.

No, actually... Uh, is SPENCER in NEOPOLIS? I don't...uh...never mind...

Of course. I can always use good men. I've heard a lot about you, FLINT!

Thanks, I'll do my best.

Have you? And you HAVEN'T fallen to your knees in adoration??? Tut tut...

Right. So happens I've got a job for you!

Let's hear it...

Please, please, let it be a man's job! Not sailing some doddering old men around the place!

The pirates are making trouble! They have ships just off JULES 1.

And you want me to send the ship to the bottom?

Exactly. You'll earn 3,500 credits, agreed? If you succeed, that is!

Aye, Sir! Right away!

Sorry. Not interested!

Two missions in a row?

Why not...

Mission 18 - Pirates at Jules 1 (69 MB)

Teaser:

Phew! Benny calls after the job is done:

That was perfect work FLINT! You'll be awarded the credits you're due. All the best!

Thanks! Hope we meet again, BENNY!

Now for the second job. This one looks like something serious:

Mission 19 - The Pirate Supply Center (118 MB)

The clip is big, but it's totally worth it, trust me.

Teaser:

Holy fuck, that was difficult! Took me a couple of retries...
This is actually two (difficult) missions in one!
At least these stupid fuckers in the AT-Bomber didn't survive. Fucking amateurs.

Goddamn French calls after the job. Flint acts cool:

GOTABORG here! Good work FLINT - and a bitter blow for the pirates! The credits are on the way, if they're not there already!

Aw, it was nothing!

Yeah, nothing my ass! 135$ for repair costs and over 1500$ for three torpedoes...



But at last we've completed all the sidequests. It's time to speak with Farelli in the Meeting Room:

Ah, FLINT, isn't it? I've just spoken about you with my friend CHRIS KRUEGER.

Light, Lieutenant FARELLI.

If you're looking for a job, I've got loads. The guard has never been in such demand.

As long as the pay's right...

Yes, you mercenaries are always very business-minded. At the moment even private groups are paying for protection because the pirates are so active.

That's easily taken care of.

I like your attitude! The pay is fine!

Sounds great, Lieutenant. When do we start?

Right now. Contact district chief KROSS in the residential area JULES 1.

Pirates?

Yes! Hurry up!

I'm on my way!

Kross has great legs for a district chief:

Time is of the essence. Pirates have taken Gibbs Canyon in the north. Damn this Captain SORROW! If I ever get my hands on him...

Gibbs Canyon is near the jump star.

Exactly! We're at the highest state of alert. EnTrOxPol's people are protecting the dock, but WE must drive the pirates from the canyon!

The canyon's narrow. If they're smart they're holed up in back, and that means only ONE of us can go in.

Aye, and I think you're the man, FLINT. It's a tricky one alright, but I don't believe Captain SORROW sent his best men.

Why not?

The stinking jellyfish only wants to provoke us. To make a fool of us in front of the Settlement Day visitors.

Whoever goes, I think there should be a bonus of at least 2,500 credits in it for them if they pull it off.

How does 3,000 credits sound, FLINT?!

Fine. I'll undock immediately!

Good. I'll meet you back here. Good luck, Flint!

Damn, she surely knows how to speak with a real mercenary!

Oh God, no! Not another canyon!

Mission 20 - Pirates in Gibbs Canyon (69 MB)

Teaser:

This time you have to be really fast and concentrate on taking out two crucial targets (and possibly nothing else).
Besides, what's the point in killing some stupid pirates if the repair costs after the mission will be higher than the pay?

Kross shows up after the mission:

Fantastic work, FLINT! I've already told FARELLI everything, he's expecting you in NEOPOLIS.

Then I'll get going...

Flint speaks with Farelli in Neopolis:

Welcome, Deadeye! I must say, you impress me. May I assume you're still for hire?

Sure, if the pay's right.

This job could bring you fame and honor, FLINT. The federation government has turned to me for aid.

Congratulations, FARELLI, it doesn't get any bigger than that!

Thank you, but the glory is yours to be had.

A government job...I don't know...

Don't be so suspicious. You won't be giving up your freedom, and you'll still be your own boss.

What do I have to do?

What would you say to a job that takes you to SCRANAGAR?

Right into the middle of the pirates' stronghold at Gibraltar? I'd say it sounds impossible, and damn interesting.

I've spoken with Admiral PEACOCK and General COX... We believe we can smuggle you in there.

Aha. You need someone to snoop around.

Exactly! General COX can give you more details. He's waiting for you in the CENTRAL SQUARE.

Alright, I'll hear him out. Thanks, FARELLI.

Undercover job for the government?

Cox is waiting in the Central Square:

Yes?

My name's EMERALD FLINT. FARELLI sent me.

Ah, FLINT! FARELLI speaks highly of your work!

He said you had a job for me.

A tough job, for a tough man. We need to send someone into SCRANAGAR to get close to Captain SORROW and his gang.

You want me to take SORROW out, or just spy on him?

Perhaps both before we're finished. Admiral PEACOCK can give you specifics.

Well, what the hell...count me in. When do I go?

After you take care of a small job for me.

You need somebody sunk, General?

No, nobody at the moment. Look around you, FLINT. What do you particularly dislike in NEOPOLIS?

The fact that the heat suits make the women look like men.

Ah, hahaha! Too bad we can't fight fashion with mercenaries, eh?!

Aye, Sir! So...what brings you here?

Have you seen the damn MOGH's?

Yeah. They keep giving me handbills and trying to convert anybody with a few bucks on him. They call it love bombing - I call it money grabbing.

Even so, the MOGH sect is an economic imperium to be taken seriously. On Settlement Day there'll be more of them here than usual.

They can probably smell business.

More than that, I think they're planning something. The whole of the North Atlantic is awash. They've sent what amounts to an armada, and I'd like you to find out what's going on.

I'd be glad to talk to them - discretely of course.

Good. We know that the vanguard of their boats is assembling near Denmark Street, but not why.

Denmark Street...that is odd.

They often hang around the bars. Speak to them, then report back to me here. I'll give you 1,500 credits if you find out any news for me.

Aye, Sir.

One of these fanatics is sitting in the bar indeed:

This dialogue is actually one of the most interesting in the entire game. That's why I'm gonna show you two versions: very polite and neutral.

If we try to be totally nice to him, the dialogue will look something like this:

LHUN, Friend!

LHUN? What does that mean?

It is the light from which the Great God MOGH descended to encase the earth.

Well then...LHUN, Friend!

Are you sure you don't just have a knot in your tongue?

You mean MOGH is HERE? On earth?

Are you interested in our religion, friend? I would be pleased to speak with you about it!

You know, I think everyone asks "why?" sooner or later. I am interested.

I'm interested in anything that's dubious, sinister and psychedelic.

Our leader, DAVID T. HORGAN, speaks the words of MOGH! Join us and he will lead you to paradise!

Where is your paradise? And what kind of a man is this HORGAN?

I'd sooner donate a lung than join you money-grabbing whackos!

On the surface. MOGH's beloved children shall return there. HORGAN is the gothmogh, God's spokesman. He wears the 'mask of obedience', and will lead us to redemption!

Everyone dreams of the surface, and of seeing the sun's light. Tell me more...

That's a pretty good pirate yarn that you're spinning there! I wouldn't be surprised if you gave birth with the way you're carrying on!

We are all on a secret pilgrimage. Only MOGH's children know its objective and reason.

I'd like to be let in on the secret!

Pilgrimage? Where to - and I want to know right now!

Oh, it's not as simple as that! Please take a handbill with you. If you have any questions contact me, the Parth Galen of this area, or one of my aldalomes.

But I need answers NOW!

The children of MOGH are patient, lest they remain stupid and ignorant for ever!

But Flint knows shit at the end of it. Cox won't be pleased and Flint will be 1500$ short...



It's much better if we choose more skeptical options:

LHUN, Friend!

LHUN? What does that mean?

It is the light from which the Great God MOGH descended to encase the earth.

You mean MOGH is HERE? On earth?

Are you sure you don't just have a knot in your tongue?

Well then...LHUN, Friend!

He's incarnated in the divine algae carpet that embraces all the oceans!

And why has he changed into this layer of algae?

What? You mean your MOGH is actually that slime layer of irradiated POM? Yuuuck...

On the other side of the layer, on the dead surface, MOGH will create a blooming paradise for his children. He has sealed off the surface from Aqua, and the struggle down here between good and evil will soon come to an end.

A struggle between good and evil? Tell me more...

And you MOGH guys are the good guys.

MOGH shall come with the armies of the eastern darkness to destroy all unbelievers!

What the devil are the armies of the eastern darkness?

Don't make me laugh! You'll probably just show up and beg for more money!

They are MOGH's birth pangs. Aqua will suffer terribly, and the unbelievers will die by the sword. The armies come from where there have been no people for centuries. They breathe not the gas of mortals, but liquid blood!

Tell me more!

You sure you're not talking about the guys who hang out at FLOUNDER'S BAR? Talk about guys who can breathe liquid!

You shall come to know the armies, for they have been prophesied to us. Their weapon is the "rumbling of the deepness", and it will destroy your towns!

Does it ever strike you religious nuts that it's hypocritical to have your gods deliver peace through "armies", "weapons", and war?

MOGH's birth pangs are as painful as a woman's! New life is only born through suffering! War and power guarantee a better world!

Well, I'd love to see the proof!

You want proof, then follow us! In the high north, where MOGH has left part of the ice uncovered, we can see LHUN's light! We are all on the last pilgrimage before Aqua is destroyed.

I don't mean to rain on your parade, but you do know that part of Aqua is a restricted military area, right?

There are no borders or barriers for the children of MOGH!

I wouldn't be too sure about that!

You want proof, unbeliever, come with us and see LHUN's light for yourself...or forever hold your peace! Farewell!

"The armies of the eastern darkness"? "From where there have been no people for centuries"? "The rumbling of the deepness"?

What the fuck is this pile of nonsense?

Spoiler

LOL, you will see...

Let's talk to Cox:

I hope you found something out, FLINT.

Yeah, I found out that they're crazy!

What else?

Then I provoked him into giving away the reason for the pilgrimage.

Excellent! What is it?

The MOGHs are making a pilgrimage to the Arctic Circle. There, under the ice, they can see some surface light. They think the light is LHUN, the dimension of their god.

I see... So that's their glance into paradise. You'll be rewarded with 1500 Credits for that information.

So that brings us to your problem.

Yes. The polar circle is a restricted military area. The Atlantic Federation maintains a guard and development post there.

Yeah, I know - the NAVAL BASE!

Exactly. No one must know about it - especially the MOGHS!

So, what are you going to do?

I'm going up to the base in Denmark Street. I must intercept them there! In the meantime, talk to Admiral PEACOCK - you'll find him in DEEPDRAFT 2!

Aye, sir! Wouldn't want to keep the pirates waiting!

Flint goes to Deepdraft 2 and meets Peacock in the Crew Room:

Light, EMERALD FLINT!

Light, Admiral PEACOCK!

We did it! General COX of the TRITON has driven the MOGH's away! Have you been briefed?

A bit, Sir.

What do you know about GIBRALTAR?

A den of pirates. They've entrenched themselves there, behind a lock power station, and have control over the Mediterranean.

Correct. Their leader, Captain SORROW, has ventured too far recently.

I've noticed. What can I do?

You will work undercover. Your objective is to destroy the den.

I can't simply show up there and knock...

The freighter SEACORE isn't far from you. You're to dock there and travel to Gibraltar with Captain BULLOCK. He's our best contact with SORROW.

How do I get into the stronghold?

Captain BULLOCK should aid you. If not, you will have to improvise.

I'll say I'm on the run from the military guard of NEOPOLIS.

Good! We'll support you by spreading fake wanted lists. When you're in, above all else, you must abduct Captain SORROW!

Is there anything else?

Yes, as a bonus you can blow up the damned lock gate of SCRANAGAR! That'll earn you another 5,000 bucks.

Why don't I simply sink SORROW's vessel?

No boat with the necessary firepower could get close enough. Get him on board with you, then you'll have him.

I don't suppose you've figured out how I get out again?

We didn't want to tie your hands, so we left that up to you. I believe you'll find 10,000 credits more than sufficient motivation to come up with something!

Let's go to SeaCore:

Bullock is on the... well, bridge?

Light. I'm Captain BULLOCK. Terror of the free seas of Aqua, and your key to the door of the Pillars of Hercules!

Light! I'm "Deadeye" FLINT. I purge pirates' dens! Actually, I'm not looking for Hercules but heading for Gibraltar!

Ah, you've not seen the dens I've seen, you young whippersnapper. The street of Gibraltar IS "The Pillars of Hercules"!

How do we proceed?

WE don't proceed at all, lad - YOU proceed. The SEACORE is very popular with Captain SORROW's men. Give the sharks a few lies via intercom.

So what's YOUR job?

I'm to take you out there and use my bad reputation as the seafaring pimp of the North Atlantic!

You've got good contacts with SORROW?

The best! Every three months I bring a couple of fresh sea-horses from NEOPOLIS , if you know what I mean!

You've got them on board?

There's other things to worry about. Tell the guards that you'd decided to use the payroll of the NORTH ATLANTIC MINING COMPANY for unauthorized purposes. Now you're on the run seeking sanctuary.

What'll you do when I'm in?

Have a holiday while I wait for you, and decimate my stock of schnapps.

That figures. This may take some time.

Aye. By the way, there's a nice surprise waiting for you in the dock. PEACOCK got you a new boat.

New boat?



Err, I mean:

We get a call from the pirates:

Gibraltar greets the SEACORE! How are things with you, you scoundrel?

Don't call me scoundrel, you bottom-dweller!

Things are good as long as I'm bad!

What am I to call you then - "Your Honor"? You've got a malicious tongue, FLINT. BULLOCK warned me about it.

At least you know MY name. What's yours then?

Pardon me. My mother didn't have time to bring me up properly, what with being in servitude to NEOPOLIS. Anyway...what're YOU called?

I'm WERNER V. PUNCH. The captain's adjutant!

To the men and women of Gibraltar, all the darkness of Aqua!

Darkness for you, too! An enemy of NEOPOLIS is a friend of the Gibraltar pirates!

PUNCH, I must speak to Captain SORROW!

A man with self-confidence! BULLOCK tells me you're on the run.

Aye! I was going to use the NORTH ATLANTIC MINING COMPANY payroll for a different purpose.

That was YOU I heard about? You're a man after my own heart, "Deadeye".

Then let me in damn it!

Sorry, it's not as simple as that. You have to visit LIMBO first.

LIMBO? What the hell is that?

Our outpost. LIMBO, get it? The lower world? Hahahaha. Come dock and then we'll see.

Video 07 - The Pirates Fortress YouTube Mirror

Yeah, no YouTube mirror this time. GodGell didn't give a fuck about this video...

Here we are:

The SeaMap:

There's a female guard in the Crew Room:

Light, sweet cheeks. What brings you to the Pillars of Hercules? Everyone here calls me ROUGHIE!

The fate of hard men, sister!

Just about everything except the prospect of a decrepit old pirate bride, sister!

Ha ha...you might even be right about the sister thing. My old man put into plenty of ports in his younger days, if you know what I mean...

Really? Well, maybe one day we'll discover common ancestors. Speaking of which, is there a bar around here?

That's odd, to look at us you'd think we couldn't possibly share even a single gene. Unless some of my ancestors were primeval sea slugs.

Are you joking? Go to SCRANAGAR to the Brew Master of the "Swamp". They have the best Psychoschnaps in the whole damn world-ocean!

Punch waits in the Hall. There's some guard there too:

How many more days do you expect to live, stranger? Now that you've dared to enter LIMBO...

Listen up, you ugly mug, anyone who's been to hell isn't going to piss on himself coming into this place!

Hey, take it easy, pal. Why so hostile?

YOU know hell? Does it look anything like a chemical toilet boiling over? You rich jerks think THAT'S the ultimate horror. Who the hell are you, anyway?

"Deadeye" FLINT. And don't give me any crap, ugly, or you'll never have grandchildren!

Ah, you took out the MINING-COMPANY, right? Well...all the same...

You can't be a man part time, so stop crawling.

Now: Punch

Welcome to LIMBO, FLINT.

Hello, Mr. PUNCH. Thanks for the sanctuary.

Whoa, we're not that far yet. Go over to the Intercom. The devil himself is waiting to talk to you.

Flint has a call from Sorrow:

Are you FLINT? What do you want?

Sanctuary. I'm on the run from military security in NEOPOLIS.

I know. The MINING COMPANY thing! Good work. But you have to prove yourself first, FLINT, before we let you in.

What do I have to do?

To prove you can be trusted, you have to seize a little Arab freighter! You'll get your orders from Captain FRANKLYN.

FRANKLYN? Wow...I'll be working with the legendary FRANKLYN!

Don't wet yourself, FLINT. FRANKLYN is my best man!

I thought FRANKLYN was a woman?

She is, but you'll be better off if you don't remind her. You can meet her in the crew room. SORROW over and out.

Attacking hopeless sandnigger freighter under command of some sexy pirate bride?
Things just keep getting better and better...



Franklyn is in the Crew Room:

My name is FRANKLYN. Understand you are under my command and my word is God's word!

Aye, aye - Sir!

Don't get smart, FLINT! Call me Captain!

Aye, Captain. What are we going to do?

On Settlement-Day there'll be a lot of freight traffic going into NEOPOLIS. We're going to take the freighter ISHTAR for ourselves.

That's a Clansunion ship. Should be a rich haul.

Fifty percent for SORROW, forty percent for me, and ten percent to be divided among the crew.

Ouch! I hope I'm not paying for my own bullets. There might be a conflict of interest.

You'll make plenty, so stow the complaints! The fortress has an arsenal of weapons and ammunition! If you're ever allowed in, that is.

So what's that depend on?

Only on you. Follow my orders, then you'll be one of us!

Sounds fair. When do we get started?

Right now! You've got your instructions - impress me!

Aye, Captain!

Hell yeah! Our first fight against a freighter-class unit! I cannot wait!



(to be heavily raped)



Well, let's take a look at the new boat - Gator

(Shopping will be presented in the next video)

Let's go!

 

[spekkio]

Wow, a truly overwhelming feedback.
Well, I guess this game is not another Bioware/Obsidian RPG masterpiece...

Mission 21 - Attack on Freighter Ishtar (160 MB)

One of the most interesting missions so far.
Sorry for the size, but I've shown three things in this video: buying equipment for our new boat, our first mission against a freighter-class unit and a small "bonus mission" (helping pirates disable freighter's defenses).

Teaser:

Here you can witness some things for the first time in the game:

• How tough "big" ships (cruisers/battleships/freighters) are,
• That the turrets of big ships can be destroyed (they cannot be targeted most of the time though),
• How tough Shogunate warriors are (good armor, skilled pilots); They didn't perform well in this missions only because Flint wasn't alone.

Franklyn calls after the mission:

You captured a Clansunion freighter for the pirates, "Deadeye"! Welcome to our family - you've made it! Here's your reward: 3,000 credits.

Thank you, Captain FRANKLYN.

I hope you're not going to make any trouble.

Why should I? Ah...have you got something against men?

Spare me your courtship display! Better men than you have tried that.

I'm dying to see inside the fortress!

Let's hope you don't have to. Welcome to cutthroats' paradise!

You've got a bar in there...of course.

Of course! Weapons, gold and drinks. As soon as you're inside you can have a look around.

Here it is! The pirate fortress.

If Aqua was RPGCodex, Scranagar would be General Discussion - a truly wonderful place!

It's time to repair our boat:

572$?



The more systems you buy, the more expensive repairs become, of course...

I've also bought a new sensor (Spy 3 - better sensivity, can recognize target's weapons and target's current activity):

I could also buy a new Generator or a Silator, but they're waste of money ATM:

Upgrading a main gun is a different story - let's upgrade to Max. Impact 2:

10300$ down the drain.

Flint can (barely) afford a couple of torpedoes now:

We need some sidequests ASAP or we won't be able to pay for the repair costs! Let's check out the nearest bar:

First person to speak in a bar should be the bartender:

You're new around here! Everyone calls me the Brew Master! Welcome to the "SWAMP", the best bar in Gibraltar.

I'm "Deadeye". What have you got that's good?

I have the best beer, brewed from Malayan sea grass, and a few mussels from the hot vents of the Tornado Zone.

God! This bar is so filthy I'll bet even bacteria are scared to come in here!

Sounds good. Pour me a beer, Brew Master.

I like you, "Deadeye". It's a scientific fact that dirt is the best protection against disease!

Then I'll bet I'm immortal now!

Bah! As long as the glasses don't bite back I'll be alright!

From the look of you, my guess is you're on the run and want to try your luck here.

You're a good man, Brew Master. Tell me something about Captain SORROW!

Captain SORROW - reject from hell! His father was a blasted barracuda and his mother a damned torpedo tube!

Sounds like you don't particularly like him!

Pah! That man's so full of shit they could use him to fertilize sea grass! He gets a full 80 percent of what I make!

He seems to hold the fortress together.

Aye, but he's a lazy bastard. I must have told him a thousand times to secure the lock power station!

What's the problem with the station?

One bomb in the control center at the end of the canyon and BOOM!...the gate's open and the energy supply crippled!

Well, sure, but they'd have to get into the fortress first.

Pah! The offshore sentry, LIMBO. Forget about the wimps there.

Well, let's hope it never comes to that! By the way, can I have another sea grass beer?

You like it, don't you? Oh, well...I guess I talk too much, but that's the way it goes.

The pirate doesn't have anything interesting to say. Let's talk to Lou:

I'm LOU WESSON. Did the ISHTAR job pay well?

Oh, man! They had tons of exotic foods, synthetic and organic cloth, software, consumer goods, schnapps, and best of all...money!

Well, what about a little job for old LOU? I heard you're really good.

I thought Captain SORROW was the only one assigning jobs around here...

Okay, LOU. But it'll cost you. I'm broke and far from home.

That lazy mackerel thinks we dance to his tune. Pah!

Alright, I'll take a chance on you. So, what about this job?

There's a guy called CURD STAHLSCHMIDT in the CENTRAL SQUARE.

Yeah, so?

Both of us, CURD and I, want to get rid of a dirty pig named CURLY. He cheated us on our last coup and killed CURD's girl. That REMAINS a secret, understood?

Sure. I'll talk to STAHLSCHMIDT about the job.

Okay, I'll tell him that you'll come by, brother.

The last person in the bar is Tira:

I'm TIRA WING. I can help you survive Gibraltar, stranger.

Yeah? What've you got for me?

I heard that you spoke to LOU WESSON. The lousy swine is always planning special outings. What did he want from you?

Hey...what's that got to do with YOU? I thought you wanted to do ME a favor!

He and that STAHLSCHMIDT were planning an attack on a guy named CURLY.

You don't know who you're speaking to! I am the QUEEN of Gibraltar. Life is a bed of water-lilies for those who are in with me.

Then I apologize on bended knee. I'm always at your service, Majesty!

Good, sailor. If you're looking for a job get in touch with EZRA. He hangs around in LIMBO. He'll certainly have something for you.

Thanks TIRA. You're a sweet pirate's darling....

Of course if you tell her about Lou's plans, Kurd will tell you to GTFO. Let's find him. There's a female pirate in the second bar:

You're clean-limbed and your teeth don't fly out when you speak.... You're not one of us, are you?

Well, my teeth are in pretty good shape, but I am a little bow-legged.

Ahhh.... Would you care to know the Inner Secrets of Gibraltar?

Hm...I don't really know. Does this have anything to do with Captain SORROW's private booty chamber?

You joke, but I speak of the dark, damp secrets of our...forbidden world.

Sounds a little complicated to me...like arithmetic. No thanks.



There's also some hostile fighter in the Weapon Store:

I've never seen you here before. Are you one of SORROW's spies? Tell me so I can rip out your guts!

What kind of a paranoid idiot are you?

Calm down, Mr. Pirate. You don't want to saddle yourself with the wrath of the gods!

Watch it, or I'll run my Malayan can-opener right into you! Are you SORROW's spy???

What's the matter with you?

The attacks on NEOPOLIS. Those Atlantans won't put up with them. They'll send an expedition force and raze our stronghold to the ground! I've told SORROW a thousand times!

It's possible. We have annoyed them just when NEOPOLIS is in the world's eye, on Settlement Day!

They'll come and destroy our fire tunnel!

What the hell is the "fire tunnel"?

The entrance to the lock gate control center. We've stationed cannons and gun turrets there, but what use is that? They'll laugh them off and raze EVERYTHING to the ground!

These people have a dead wish or something?
Two persons in the Central Square:

Let's start with the mercenary:

Hey I'm SORROW's private pilot, SHAPIRO. You're new here, aren't you?

Yes, my name's EMERALD "Deadeye" FLINT.

You, a pilot? Pilots don't get blind drunk!

"Deadeye"...I know the name.... Damn it, were you once at Cape Horn? At the massacre against the nuts from the Tornado Zone?

Yeah, Cape Horn! Death and disaster to WILLIAM BUDD'S people! They sank like stones and their blood colored the ocean!

That's right - we were fighting on the same side under Commodore COX! I heard they've promoted the old man to general now!

I don't know much about it! I haven't worked for the federation for a long time.

Sure. He commands the TRITON, the federation's largest battleship.

Phew, fucker almost blew our perfect cover!
If you screw up this conversation, some pirates will be more cautious when speaking with you. Mainly - Captain Sorrow...
Let's hope Kurd's speech skill is not as developed as Shapiro's:

Aha, the new guy! Talk to my buddy LOU WESSON first.

I have. You're CURD STAHLSCHMIDT, aren't you?

That's me. You must be FLINT. LOU says you're going to help us get one over on that old jellyfish CURLY.

Yeah...for cash!

We'll see...You and LOU don't exactly inspire confidence!

Don't worry, we need your guns. CURLY is a treacherous swine. He swindled me and LOU on the last expedition, and killed my girlfriend!

Sounds like a good deed, tearing out this CURLY's heart. How do I get at him?

NOBODY will mourn CURLY, so don't worry. He chugs around on his barge near LIMBO, extorting money from guys coming in. He calls it a toll. I think even SORROW will be pleased when the swine's dead.

Alright, I'm in!

Finally, Flint meets some p. funny guy in the Dock:

Ah, the fresh fish!

Really, I CAN'T stand this anymore. Who the hell are YOU?

MARQUEZ! The sharpest thorn in Gibraltar! You're FLINT, man on the run.

Yeah, and I seem to have landed in a cesspool full of screwballs.

Yeah, and I'm plenty glad to be in your legendary fortress at last!

You lousy, ungrateful jerk! DON'T you dare say that again!

Oh? How about this, then, it's a poisoned cesspool full of screwballs, sharks, inbreeders and ass-lickers! You're so filthy and rotten that you could contaminate condemned aquatoria!

[witty joke]

[/witty joke]

THAT'S ENOUGH, LOUDMOUTH! I'll be waiting for you near LIMBO! I'll smash you back into primeval slime if you come anywhere near me!

If you botched the dialogue with Shapiro, Marquez will be even more hostile, accusing you of being a spy. But pissing him off is possible in both situations.

We can either go to Limbo or start the mission against Curly.

Let's go to Limbo first.
Marquez is a a man of his word:

Mission 22 - Duel (26 MB)

Teaser:

Four against one? Great duel indeed... At least you can see how the new sensor works.

Ezra is sitting in the Crew Room:

I'm EZRA. Can you take a real drink, stranger?

Sure, as long as it wasn't brewed from dead jellyfish.

Ha! We're not in the Tornado Zone here. In the Gibraltar stronghold we live luxuriously!

That's good to hear. So, what's this drink you're talking about?

Really? Looking around here it makes me wonder just WHAT you mean by LUXURY!

You're FLINT. TIRA told me. Come, we'll drink a "Slicky-Lilly", distilled from the venom of the spotted sea snake!

I've heard of it. It's supposed to strike like a hydrogen torpedo! TIRA mentioned a job - what is it?

I've got a shipment of "crystal" - Aqua's hardest drug! - for friends in NEOPOLIS.

Taking "crystal" anywhere, let alone NEOPOLIS, isn't my line.

No, you're not taking the drugs. You know how pirates like to steal from each other. Well there's somebody who fancies the shipment. So I'm going to spread it that YOU have the "crystal", and won't they be surprised when they attack you!

Leaving you free to get rid of the stuff in peace.

Yes! You simply chug out from the stronghold, past LIMBO and wait to be attacked. And you WILL be attacked. There's 3,000 credits in it for you.

Okay, I'll do it.

No, thanks. It's one of my principles to not fiddle around with the drug business.

Alright! Two missions in Limbo area:

Let's start with the easier one:

Mission 23 - Attack F (47 MB)

Teaser:

Ezra calls after the mission:

The plan's worked! You're a good lure FLINT! Maybe we can work together again!

Anytime as far as I'm concerned! See you around, EZRA!

Now for the more difficult mission:

Mission 24 - Revenge on Curly (37 MB)

Teaser:

Our client tries to be EXTREME:

You've dealt with the swine CURLY! Not a word to anybody about this and the credits will be transferred to you.

You've got my word!

With all the sidemissions completed (or turned down), Flint gets a call from Franklyn:

We've got work to do, FLINT!

FRANKLYN! Your grim face is a wonderful sight. What's up?

More EnTrOx-snoopers. Since our attack on the dock of NEOPOLIS we can't shake them off! Get them off our backs! You'll make 3,000 credits if you're successful.

Aye, Captain! FLINT out!

There's no point in keeping over 7000$ in cash. Let's buy a Silator (mainly for future use):

It's time to kill some cops:

Mission 25 - EnTrOx Agents at Limbo (58 MB)

Teaser:

These guys are described as one of the best pilots in all Aqua. Well, Flint cares to disagree...
Another mission with slightly broken triggers - if you kill all three cops on your own, going back to Nav A will make three other ships warp in (or something).
Oh, you can also see what happens if you come too close to the ocean's surface...

Anyway, Flint gets another call:

Good work. I think Captain SORROW wants to discuss something with you.

Where can I find him?

Ask around - SORROW's sometimes here, sometimes there.

You know, FRANKLYN...I'd like to see you in a dress some time.

Spare me the crawling. Your work for me is done.

Actually, Flint's wish can be granted p. easily:

The only person than we can speak ATM is Brewmaster:

By the radioactive waters of the Okhotsk Ocean! My pal "Deadeye" is back again.

Light, Brew Master. Where can I find Captain SORROW?

In "LILLY'S", where else? He often hangs out there, bragging and drinking his own beer!

Listen. How'd you like to cripple this clown?

That sounds like mutiny!

Oh, stop acting like a beached jellyfish!

Uh... I thought you wanted to go to NEOPOLIS...

I'll bet you're one of SORROW'S spies!

Don't call me a spy or you'll regret it!

Being so wary you'll never have a bar with Atlantan girls...

Don't threaten me, you shallow water sailor! No one who drinks my beer dares threaten me!

Don't get excited! I thought you were on my side!

I'm only on MY side, lad. If there's nothing in it for me, I can be as tight as a mussel!

Well what do you want?

I dream of a new identity in NEOPOLIS and absolution for all my crimes - nothing less! In return I'll give you information!

That's AMNESTY, not ABSOLUTION! I can't promise you anything, but I have connections.... I'll try, but only if you help me!

ABSOLUTION? AMNESTY you should say! Boy, are you dreaming!

Then we're in business. Let me tell you the key to SORROW's heart!

Let's have it - I don't have much time!

Tell him that SULTAN ZALMAN'S sister is sweet on him, understand?

ZALMAN? The head of the Malayan pleasure complex?

Exactly. If he asks how you know, just claim you did the EnTrOx job for ZALMAN!

What job was that?

That's of no concern to you. Just say you're not allowed to tell a single soul a thing about it. That's the only way he'll believe you.

I will. Thanks.

See that you do! I HATE the rotten swine! I want to settle in NEOPOLIS and start my life over again. What's left of it, anyway. Now go, man, and good luck!

Phew! Flint speech skill in action again. This dialogue can be botched of course, and without the info from Brewmaster, there's no way for Flint to talk Sorrow into boarding his boat. Let's find our victim.

Ah! FRANKLYN tells me you're a merciless little bastard! That's what I like to hear.

I'm glad, Captain, because I'd like to enter your service!

And why should I trust you?

Hey, I chased away EnTrOxPol!

Only a coward never takes a chance.

That's no proof. Everyone wants to get one over on the EnTrOx cops!

What've I got to do? Sign a contract in blood?

Give me a chance, Captain. You won't be disappointed!

Well, I would like to see that, but I don't think it would be proof I can trust you.

How about this: My friend, SULTAN ZALMAN feels honored that his sister fancies you!

Oh, yeah? Well I don't trust anybody who doesn't trust me!

You know the SULTAN? Oho, that changes everything! Tell me, have you worked for him?

I did the EnTrOx job for him!

I must be cursed! You must know old ZALMAN! That's your pass into the inner circle!

Aye, Sir! What do I have to do?

As of now you're my bodyguard. I'm planning on visiting the good SULTAN, but first I want to inspect LIMBO. I'll come on board your boat.

Aye, Sir. We can leave immediately!

Then let's get to the dock!

One surprise buttsex later:

Flint gets a call from Bullock:

Have you got SORROW, FLINT?

Yeah, tied up like a squid. He'll spend the rest of his days in the Baring Sea penal colony.

Ok, come to the SEACORE immediately! We'll discuss everything else with you there!

I'm on my way....

Let's leave this place:

Bullock is at the bridge again:

About time, FLINT!

That was a tough nut to crack!

You've kidnapped SORROW! You've earned your $10,000!

I'm "Deadeye" FLINT! I don't think either of us expected less.

There's another bonus if you blow up the gate!

I swear, I'll turn the fortress into a burning hell!

Then off you go! I'll wait for you here with the SEACORE!

This should be fun!

 

[Gondolin]

That be treachery, me hearties! Are you going to get that amnesty for the bartender or not?

 

[Azira]

Oho, that changes everything.

 

[spekkio]

Are you going to get that amnesty for the bartender or not?

He should find his absolution... in death!

 

[Azira]

We bumping for a new page soon?

 

[spekkio]

It's 61/75 so there's no need. Nobody follows this shit anyway...

 

[spekkio]

After many failed attempts I've decided to buy all 8 torpedoes that our current magazine can carry. You will see why...

Mission 26 - Destroying the Lock (127 MB)

Teaser:

Video 08 - Destruction of the Sluice (13 MB)

One of the most difficult missions so far. You have to be very careful when dealing with enemies in the 1st part of the mission, because if you're low on armor, you probably won't be able to protect the Saboteur in the 2nd part.
And as you can see in this video, Flint isn't the only one able to shoot down incoming torpedoes... Plus, most of the turrets keep shooting till they totally and absolutely explode...

Still, Bullock is not impressed:

FLINT! Get on patrol on the double, your pirate chums are behind us! Knock them down!

Did you see the explosion BULLOCK? Did you see it? It almost blinded me!

Yes, FLINT, incredible! Now get your boat ready and undock, or you won't be seeing any of your bonus!

Don't worry, I'll show them! Nobody gets between me and my money!

Let's repair:

Buy some new torpedoes, and undock.

Mission 27 - Help Seacore (85 MB)

Teaser:

This time, Bullock IS impressed:

We've gotten through it, FLINT!

Great!

You've done credit to your name, "Deadeye"! You couldn't have earned your 5,000 credits more!

Yeah! That's just the way I am!

I spoke to COX on the intercom. He's very near here with the TRITON and wants to speak to you.

After my success I can demand a hell of a salary!

Yeah. I think he'll soon contact you via intercom. It's about some operation in the union.

So, what're you going to do now?

I've got a transport mission in the Tornado Zone! I'll pick up an unemployed Samurai bride there! Farewell!

Farewell, BULLOCK.

"An unemployed Samurai bride"? I bet this bitch Hong Long is onto something...



Cox calls via EnCom:

Light, FLINT!

Light, General COX.

I should really call you "Deadeye". With the information we get interrogating SORROW we'll be able to halt the pirates!

Thanks. Captain BULLOCK thought you might have a job for me....

Exactly. I'm on my way with the TRITON to FLOATING-BOMBAY.

Wow! I can always use a trip to the biggest amusement park in Aqua!

I'm going to have to disappoint you there. It's a diplomatic operation. There's an international conference on safeguarding against seaquakes.

That doesn't sound like my line of work, General.

We may need you for practical operations. You've done good work. Besides, I owe FARELLI a favor.

Okay, Sir. I've always wanted to have a look around the union. The amusement center in particular has always appealed to me!

I can imagine. Don't stay too long though, or you'll lose your warrior's edge.

Aye, Sir. I'll undock immediately and come over to the TRITON !

Video 09 - Floating Bombay (30 MB) YouTube Mirror

Here it is - the home of Andhaira's descendants:

The SeaMap:

No Tasks/Hints available. We should speak with some locals. But first things first - the Weapon Dealer.
This guy has some great stuff, too bad that we can't buy it for our current boat:

Still, I've bought a new engine:

And some Hammerhead Torpedoes. Let's start with the nearby Plaza:

Salaam. I am OMAR IBN ELI. Quakemaster General with the Union.

Quakemaster General? Where did you learn that word?

Are you having some sort of speech impediment or are you talking about a profession here?

Aahm...I head the "International Early Warning Institute for Quakes". We have offices all over Aqua.

Aha. Well, we don't really have any problems with quakes out in the North Atlantic.

But we are in a danger area around HERE. You see, that's why FLOATING-BOMBAY is floating. It offers maximum protection. We must always be prepared for the worst, just like in the Shogunate.

What about the early warning systems?

Using our ultra-modern fluid control technology, we can predict earthquakes and seaquakes up to 24 hours in advance!

Interesting, OMAR. Thanks for the information.

The Indus Bar is empty. There's some guy in the other bar, though:

Salaam. Are you one of the brave mercenaries from Europe?

Salaam. Yes. I'm FLINT.

You know, I don't like the Clansunion's legendary nosiness!

Peace, honor and health to you and your family. I'm ZERF, spokesman for the Tankrit family.

It's an honor for me to be here in the union.

Yeah, yeah, fine. Listen, I'm getting a load of credits for this job, that's all. I'm no saint!

Go to the "INDUS BAR" and speak to a man by the name of DUBAI. He has something for you.

God protect your family ZERF!

Another Tankrit guy is sitting in the first bar now:

I'm DUBAI. I'm descended from the Tankrit family. Welcome, Salaam, Light and peace.

You know, it wouldn't hurt you to stop for a breath now and again, DUBAI.

ZERF's just told me that you've spoken to him. You say you only fight for the money. But I think you do it because you are good.

Yeah, well...I am pleased to be in FLOATING-BOMBAY.

Your praise is irritating! I'm only looking for credits, believe me!

What would you say to a well paid job? I hear you're a determined fighter.

I need first rate equipment before I can go and carry out my orders from EL TOPO!

Sorry, DUBAI. No jobs. I'm tired and yearn for some Arab-Indian culture!

See AKASH TANKRIT in the RESIDENTIAL HALL II. She keeps a watch on the family's business matters.

Ok DUBAI. Thanks for the tip!

Some Tankrit woman for a change!

Salaam, stranger.

Salaam! DUBAI sent me to you. I'm FLINT. You're AKASH TANKRIT?

Ah, good. The mercenary with the fiery guns. You want the job then?

Sure. I'm always ready for mischief. Provided it pays well!

No, not really. I was just curious about what a Clansunion profiteer looks like! Salaam!

You'll get many credits, friend, if you hit and disable the Mu'Hamma family leader's boat near GANESHA 1.

The Mu'Hamma family's hassling you?

Yes. We're in...competition, with each other. You DON'T need to destroy the boat. A simple warning will suffice!

Aye, I'll do the job, AKASH!

I'm too much of a STRANGER here to meddle in your affairs. I'll pass.

You won't regret it, 4,000 credits is a good pay. 1,200 in advance. May Allah be with you.

I'd even be happy with only a loaded torpedo magazine.

No killing this time? WTF is this shit?



There's another guy in Residential Hall 1:

But speaking with him will advance the main plot. Let's start with this pacifist mission before that.

There's only one way of disabling boats ATM - by using special torpedoes. Either Flash Sharks:

Or even better - Leeches (my favorite torpedoes in the entire game):

Of course they're expensive as fuckin' fuck.

It's time for some infiltrating job...

Mission 28 - Paralyze a Muhamma Bomber (74 MB)

Teaser:

In Genesha 1:

Flint's get's a call as usual after the mission:

Good work soldier. The Tankrit family is pleased with you. Here are your remaining credits!

It was my pleasure, AKASH!

Genesha 1 is totally empty when it comes to NPCs. It's time to go to another station:

Two persons in the first bar:

Some girl:

Salaam. I am SARAH. Are you from Europe? From the Atlantic?

Yes. I'm a guest in your fair city.

Yep - came down here to see a real good FREAKSHOW!

Are you a...warrior?

Only when I have to be.

Why don't you go and admire the beauties of the Union. Your soul will be at peace.

I don't need peace, I need cash to have my boat supplied. I owe a guy called EL TOPO a lot of money.

Tell me more!

Peace means wealth for the soul. In NEW BABEL you will find my brother PAGHDA. He is a poet and a great traveller. He will tell you about peace and the riches of the world.

And another guy from Tankrit family:

What can I do for you, mercenary?

Oh, I can think of SOOOOO many things! Shall I put them in alphabetical order?

You want to know something about our cultural offerings, don't you?

Sure. I want to learn everything about the union legends!

Oh, no. I'd rather look around FLOATING-BOMBAY on my own.

The Tankrit family is prominent in the field of music. We produce every instrument you can think of. From the underwater organ to historically accurate reconstructions.

Yeah? What about physical well-being? Eating, drinking...relaxation?

Interesting. Do you also make proper violins, flutes, pianos, trumpets?

The Tankrit family owns many department stores selling exotic delicacies. Some of them are amongst the biggest in the world. We sell everything from chemo-synthetic crab meat from the Tornado Zone to surface poultry which we breed.

You breed POULTRY??? It must be outrageously expensive!

It is. We have special breeding farms and use a genetic pool which enables us to produce animals that have no impulse to be active. We build up their muscle fiber through electric stimulation.

Sick fucks!
In nearby Plaza Flint meets a female teacher:

Salaam. You come from Europe, don't you?

Yes. And you're an Indian princess, aren't you?

No, I'm an elementary school teacher in FLOATING-BOMBAY.

Interesting. What's the education system like in the Clansunion?

Wow! I bet there's a lot of secret Indian knowledge you could teach me.

We put emphasis on individuality throughout a child's education. They all have their own character, their own way of learning, own talents. We prefer to encourage, instead of leveling to the lowest common denominator.

That's interesting. In the Shogunate children are educated according to their genetic requirements.

That's just propaganda, nothing else. The truth is that the Shogunate doesn't educate according to the genes but simply prevents its citizens from having their own experiences.

Sounds like you might even produce happy children to boot. I can't see how that's anything but good.

We must learn to light Aqua with happiness and spiritual prosperity. A child so touched is the most beautiful light of all.

Fuck, I'm starting to feel enlightened myself... Let's go to New Babel:

Here we can meet another Clansunion Merchant:

Salaam. Do you want to buy some liquid light? Dream tablets? Music from the Aqua-spheres? Chocolate made from real cocoa beans?

Sorry. I'm not a millionaire from NEOPOLIS!

But perhaps you'd like a remote-controlled mini-video robot? A VLF transceiver? A control seat for your boat with an intelligent massage program?

What's the point of that???

It relaxes you on long journeys! How about art? I've got parts of famous masterpieces! LUDWIG the Sixteenth's hand! MONA LISA's smile. The halo of BOSCH'S ANTHONY?

Help, I'm being BORED to death!!!

I've got medieval magnetic tape with films of the surface, multivitamin preparations, a whole range of diving suits made out of sea spider's thread...

You're crazy, trader!

Prepare yourself! I've got a satellite receiver. You can use it to pick up signals from satellites that were fired into the earth's orbit over 500 years ago!

I'll never swear again, I promise! I'll go to church - I'll even become a Mogh! Somebody make him stop! I DON'T WANT TO BUY ANYTHING!

Good to see that the power of the market is still strong, even after the Nuclear Apocalypse...

In the bar:

We can speak with Sarah's brother:

Sholem, Atlantan. I am PAGHDA. You wear a soldier's dress. Are you having a holiday?

Maybe. Your sister SARAH sent me here. Said you were a poet!

I - like you, probably - have been around Aqua quite a bit. What have you seen that you are afraid of?

I've seen EVERYTHING - blood, ripped open titanium boats, the fires of battle. I don't know fear.

But the fear of...seaquakes? A seaquake can destroy ALL the works of man!

So what? We'll rebuild it all again! Seaquakes, wars...all the same. What have YOU seen?

The fiery sodium waters of Africa! An ocean of red algae. I have also seen the icy columns of the Arctic; bizarre shapes reaching from the ocean floor up to the POM-layer!

I saw a chinese freighter aglow from a blinding magnesium fire.

The light of rare calamares in the Labrador stream. Floods of blue, red, and white light like the symphonies of our ancestors played in cold fire.

I saw the guard boats of the Shogunate gun down 300 political prisoners in the Okhotsk Gulag. The shallow waters were red with their blood, their guts moving in the tide.

Off Spitzbergen I saw the blinding light of the aurora through the crystal clear ice. Off Sri Lanka a comet from the unseen heavens fell into the ocean.

Okay, brother, I get your meaning. Aqua has a bit more to offer than carnage and exploding torpedoes.

And some guy from the Muhamma family:

Salaam, who're you? I'm ISMAEL MU'HAMMA.

I'm FLINT, hero of the hour.

I've heard about you, FLINT. It's said that you've got the strength of a seaquake in battle.

I do what I can. Don't you want to make use of it for yourself? I've got time and will make my strength available for credits.

I can imagine that it impresses you feeble Arab-Indian mommy's boys!

The house of MU'HAMMA can support you, mercenary. We are peaceable, though, and reject force! Talk to HARUN MU'HAMMA. You'll find him on GANESHA. In the crew's quarters.

Thank you, ISMAEL. It's an honor for me to be able to work for the MU'HAMMA family.

Well...I don't know. Perhaps it'd be better for you to sort out your business yourself. I don't work for pacifists!

Let's hope there aren't as many Muhammads as Tankrits...

Entropoint 12 is empty. We should speak with this second Muhamma guy in Genesha 1:

I am HARUN MU'HAMMA. Salaam! My secretary ISMAEL will be glad to fix a date for you.

Salaam, HARUN. I am EMERALD FLINT.

Salaam. So YOU are FLINT. My secretary ISMAEL said that you wanted to do a little job for us.

Hold your seahorses for a moment. I don't know too much about the differences between the various families around here!

Yeah...let's hear it, while I'm still in a good mood.

The Tankrit family is our worst competitor in the liquid light trade. They use every dirty trick in the book!

So you want to buy my protection? Or do you want me to give the Tankrits something to think about?

No! That would not be OUR style. All I want is for you to go to the capital with a supply of glowing calamares and deliver them to my brother SASHA. He'll pay you 5,000 credits.

Huh, that's a first. Glowing calamares - never heard of those before!

They are rarer and more valuable than platinum mud. More beautiful than rubies from the Central Ridge and more glorious than sunshine through the holes in the algae layer. So, what do you say?

Done. I'll take your precious fish to FLOATING-BOMBAY.

Sorry, HARUN, but I stopped doing this sort of nonsense a long time ago.

Alright, we have to go back to Floating Bombay anyway...

Mission 29 - Attack G (63 MB)

Teaser:

Tankrits surely don't fool around... And Muhammads turned out to be true worshippers of the religion of peace...
Flint concludes the transaction and meets with this Baba guy at last:

Light and peace, mercenary FLINT.

Light and peace to you too, venerable BABA.

The heads of the twelve families have called an international conference on seaquakes. We are pleased that qualified men from the federation are here.

Thank you, venerable BABA.

It's my express wish that you, mercenary FLINT, as a federation delegate, take part in a special rescue operation. Circumstances demand it.

Uhhh...I'm honored, BABA, of course, but what circumstances?

It's too early to be more precise. The union government is very concerned. We could be dealing with an...international problem.

Well, I'll do my best, venerable BABA!

You must know that our soothsayers are predicting terrible things. They are talking about the old gods of the bowels of the earth having lost their temper.

I know what that feels like!

Our south-eastern outpost on the Macquarie ridge was almost completely destroyed by a devastating quake!

I'm sorry to hear that.

On top of that the survivors from the AJANTA stations talk about strange, black boats which surfaced from nowhere. They move as quickly as the Demons of Shaitan.

Attackers from the Tornado Zone?

No.... The black boats are different from anything we've seen before.

Where do they come from?

According to our soothsayers, from a dark kingdom deep in the contaminated waters of the South East. Can you help us?

If you need my modest help, venerable BABA.

We need to draw on all the experience we can, FLINT, which means your help may be what we need most of all.

What am I to do?

We've prepared a rescue operation for the Macquarie ridge. YALLA RANGUN is the captain. You could join him.

Hmm...I'll have to think about it. It all sounds very mysterious.

Thank you, EMERALD FLINT! It won't be to your disadvantage. You'll be richly rewarded. Report to Captain RANGUN in NEW BABEL.

Aye, Sir. And thanks again for the kind present.

Let's find Captain Rangun:

Salaam, EMERALD FLINT. I'm YALLA RANGUN, Captain of the STAR OF BENGALIA.

Salaam, Captain. What background information do you have on the seaquake at the Macquarie ridge?

Unfortunately there aren't any pictures of the black boats. The quake was category five. Almost a deep quake.

It worries me.... I'd like to sail down with you and have a look around.

Our seismographs were able to detect a violent explosion in the earth's crust, split seconds before the quake.

I don't like it, Captain.

We're prepared to offer 6,000 credits if you'll protect our rescue operation on AJANTA 1 and AJANTA 2.

Agreed, Sir. I'll dock on the STAR OF BENGALIA as soon as I've taken care of business here.

Which is - right away:

Rangun is waiting in the Crew Room:

Salaam, EMERALD FLINT. Are you ready?

Aye, Sir.

Ok, let's go. But check out the quake in the data channel first.

Video 10 - Seaquake at the south-east Indian Ridge (43 MB)

Some time passes. Flint meets Rangun again:

I'm getting nervous, FLINT. Much too quiet out there for my taste!

I know this calm.... I've seen it on many battlefields.

Aye...the calm of the graves....

We're going to find many dead in the AJANTA stations.

Yes. I think you should patrol the area.

Aye. I'd be surprised if there weren't any looters out there.

Yeah, me too. We can't take a chance that anything could happen to our emergency supplies!

Current SeaMap:

Yeah, we're on the move! Let' check out what's going on outside:

Mission 30 - Patrol Star of Bengalia (104 MB)

Teaser:

Black boats which surfaced from nowhere.

Check.

They move as quickly as the Demons of Shaitan.

Check.



Thank god that we at last met some old friends there...

Video 11 - First Contact (10 MB) YouTube Mirror

Rangun is aroused as a newly-registered Codexer before his 1st post:

FLINT! That was one of the mysterious black boats! And we can't even investigate!

Aye, captain RANGUN, it's paralyzed our electronic systems. God, it's ENORMOUS!

It must have some kind of electromagnetic stun weapon. Or a very powerful energy field!

At least it didn't attack us!

The electronic systems are back. We're seeing the Macquarie Ridge.... My god, the stations look like there's been a war!

Do you want me to continue with an escort of a supply transport?

Yes, you have to protect a transport of liquid breathing gas to the stations AJANTA 1 and 2. But remember, your most important task is to defend against the attacks from the black boats!

Aye, Sir! Let'em come. I CAN get plenty nasty too....

Oh yeah, baby! In the next mission Flint will finally meet some enemies that can put his mad-ninja skills to a test...

Stay tuned!

 

[Gondolin]

Are you going to get that amnesty for the bartender or not?

He should find his absolution... in death!

Extreme Shepard in action!

 

[good little toastboy]

Why did you hesitate to shoot at Franklyn first? Would she have escaped if you had not one-shot her with that torpedo?

Cargo: Helpless guy
Cargo: 1 good warrior

 

[JoKa]

very nice LP of a brilliant game - i just finished it yesterday. thanks a lot for bringing this gem to my attention!

 

[spekkio]

Why did you hesitate to shoot at Franklyn first?

I was trying to make her final moments more EPIC.

Would she have escaped if you had not one-shot her with that torpedo?

no, bitch wants to kill Flint so bad, that she won't even think about escaping.

Cargo: Helpless guy
Cargo: 1 good warrior

Devolpers being funny trying to be funny I guess...

very nice LP of a brilliant game - i just finished it yesterday. thanks a lot for bringing this gem to my attention!

So my efforts weren't in vain?
How did you like final missions, JoKa?

 

[JoKa]

the final missions were a bit of a pain, because the targeting system never quite worked like i thought it would...and the fucking turrets everywhere. funnily enough i didn't have too much problems with the black boats/bombers/battleships(?) - but the turrets made me weep.

 

[spekkio]

TBH I've never completed two final missions of AD without cheating (yet). I think I may be doing something wrong... Maybe Hivemind's support will increase my skills/luck this time.

In my case:

I didn't have too much problems with the black boats/battleships/turrets - but the bombers made me weep.

 

[spekkio]

Mission 31 - Protect the Breathing Gas Transport (85 MB)

Teaser:

Flint meets Rangun after the mission:

Ah! Salaam, FLINT!

Salaam, RANGUN!

The black boats are hard to defeat, aren't they?

In all my years, I've never fought the likes of the devils who control these things!

A battleship of the Atlantic Federation has arrived. Admiral PEACOCK wants to meet you in AJANTA 2.

Aye, Captain RANGUN! I enjoyed working for you.

Light and peace, EMERALD FLINT. Let's hope that those black boats won't cause any more trouble.

We reach the two destroyed Ajanta stations:

Peacock waits in Ajanta 2 (in a company of some lady):

Light, FLINT!

Light, Admiral PEACOCK.

These damned BIONTS! Just look at this station, HYDERABAD HALL! It'll take months to rebuild it! FLINT, there is a great danger ahead!

What are "BIONTS"?

We don't really know.... Our secret service has been monitoring ship movements off the coast of Australia for years.

I was under the impression that no one lives in Australia now, and that the waters are extremely polluted.

Ha! That's what they SAY. There IS life there, if you want to call it that. MACHINE MEN is more like it!

I don't think I understand, Sir!

That's why you're a simple soldier, and I'm a goddamn Admiral. Our best guess is that the BIONTS are boats with brains!

Wow. What's a simple soldier to do?

Stuff your magazine with Flash Sharks. Go out there and board one of their scout units. We need their technology! You'll get 3,500 credits. After that I'll meet you in AJANTA 1.

Aye, Sir! But they're awfully fast!

Ajanta 1 is empty:

And has only some shitty Flash Sharks 1. Flint docks to Polar:

No NPCs to talk to...
This game starts showing symptoms of Bloodlines Syndrome lately...
At least they have some good torpedoes:

Let's paralyze one of these fuckers!

Mission 32 - Boarding a Biont Scout unit (84 MB)

Teaser:

Damn, that was a really shitty performance on Flint's part, especially concerning torpedo-usage...
Peacock waits in Ajanta 1, accompanied by another lady.

Ha, FLINT!

Admiral.

Well done, old boy!

Thanks, Sir. They're really quick.

The main thing is, we've got one of their boats.

What did you find out, Admiral?

Almost nothing. We have to have a closer look at that boat in the Naval-Base.

What are the weapons on board?

Strange stuff! One of them looks like a plasma generator. If that proves to be true, we've got one hell of a weapon in our hands.

What do you want me to do now, Sir?

Come along on board the POLAR. We'll follow the route via the MACHINA ANTARCTICA.

Aye, Sir.

There's some damned friend of yours who wants to talk to you on the Intercom. EL TOPO. Remember though, it's possible that we'll need your services again soon.

Always at your disposal - provided that the pay is right.

Flint gets a call from the Mole (took him some damn time to contact his employee):

Curses on me! "Deadeye"! Well, how's life on the Macquarie Ridge?

You already know about that, EL TOPO? Incredible. Tell me, how far do the tunnels of your mole-hill reach?

They are like a network through the whole of Aqua. When a samurai in the Shogunate farts in the sea, I count the bubbles from here.

I'll trust you on that. What's up?

I hear you've got a boat that'll be fine for the job. You've got something to make up for, you know.

I know. I'll get the EnTrOx-Papers!

Easy! First you'll go to the MACHINA ANTARCTICA. I collaborate with their head VIKTOR BARNHELM.

BARNHELM? He gives me the creeps.

Yes, there is something manic about him. But still, you will carry out his orders.

Pah - I can see it coming...he'll want me to clean his test-tubes!

I think BARNHELM has other problems. The technocrats of the MACHINA ANTARCTICA are quarreling with the Tornado Zone.

Screw-balls against screw-balls - that's what I like! Does it have to do with the kidnapped scientist FULLER told me about?

I see you know all about it.... Yes. The best thing is for you to stay on the POLAR. I've already talked to Admiral PEACOCK.

Aye, Sir. I won't disappoint you. BORIS SANTIAGO has the EnTrOx Box and I'll get it off him. I swear!

Well, well, crazy BORIS, captain of the manganese nodules transporter BIG FAT MAMA. YOU will deal with him and I'll pay you 20,000 credits for it!

Don't worry - he still owes me a sulfur transport, and I plan to collect! So I'll relieve you of the money!

Peacock waits at the Polar's Bridge (this time he's alone )

Soon you're on your own, soldier.

Aye, Admiral. I need to find BARNHELM anyway.

The scientists of the Naval Base will do their best to develop the plasma generator.

Yeah...I think we're going to need something like that soon.

I fear you're right. Farewell, soldier.

Video 12 - Machina Antarctica (35 MB) YouTube Mirror

We should meet some really intelligent people here...

The SeaMap:

Two people in the Hall:

Do you by any chance know a gamma-compatible filovirus? By the way, I'm RALF RAZOR.

Sorry, I don't understand you.

Uh, are you talking to me?

Oh! So you ain't from around here then?

No. My name is EMERALD FLINT. I'm trying to find someone.

Fortunately, no. Otherwise I might be trying to find some weird virus like you!

Who is it that you're looking for? I have little time!

I am looking for Professor VIKTOR BARNHELM, head of MACHINA ANTARCTICA.

Time is relative!

BARNHELM is where he always is.

And WHERE is that?

Oh really? I'm glad to hear that. I was worried for a moment that he might be somewhere else.

In the hall, experimenting with heliumized carbon hydrate solution.

Sounds like great fun. Thank you for your help. I'm glad I didn't ask for the time as well.

You want local time or Aqua standard time?

I would like to have a tranquilizer, please.

I can give you one for serotonin compensation, or one for your autonomic nervous system, or one for desensitizing the limbic system.

How about you eat them yourself and drop dead!

What a faggot! Let's speak with the lady:

I'm KRISTINA BANKS. I am currently studying the new heliumized carbon solution used as breathing liquid.

A breathing liquid...what is that?

KRISTINA...wouldn't you like to study something ELSE?

A newborn baby under anesthetic can breathe liquid for about two hours. This liquid must have about the same salt content as our blood.

So you guys are developing liquid breathing systems for humans?

Not quite. We humans get along - fairly well - in this environment, especially considering we're prisoners here. A new species, however, might be able to move FREELY in the ocean, without a suit!

How would that work?

The body must be free of gas-filled air pockets. All gases must be dissolved in the body's fluids. Extreme saturation. You would be "breathing" a liquid saturated with dissolved breathing gas.

Hmm...sounds brilliant. Deep sea diving without a suit. But don't humans die when water enters their lungs?

You will die faster from breathing fresh water than from breathing salt water. Just a question of osmotic dilution.

There are two scientists and Barnhelm in the Laboratory:

Let's start with the male scientist:

Thermodynamical reversal IS a fact, ever since Spitterdjik, don't you agree!

Especially when referring to half-boiled seaberry jam!

What? What are you talking about?

I'm sorry, I thought this was some kind of competition, the winner is the one who comes up with the stupidest sentence. So far, you're in the lead!

Aha. Is this the kind of humor used in data channels, computer games, or comic holos?

No. It's the humor I use when I don't have a gun handy.

Now the female one:

Yes...?

I need some information!

We all need it! Information is pure life.

I always thought pure life was a beautiful woman, a fake fireplace and a bottle of red Bordeaux Abysal!

Do you know what that's made of? Fermented sugar, artificial color, acidity regulator, taste intensifier and ketalar alcohol.

Yuk! Sounds disgusting! Kind of makes you wonder what the booze and the fireplace are made of, doesn't it?

Well, let's leave Barnhelm alone for now. It's time to visit other locations:

We meet some weird-named guy in Bellingshausen:

Are you the courier?

Nope.

Damn it! He died. I knew it! Kids should not be trusted with jobs like that.

Can I help you in any way?

That's what I always say. What has this got to do with ME?

You look like you have some fighting experience. I might have a job for you, if you're interested. My name is CONRAD SPY!

I'm all ears.

Hmm...I guess I'd rather not.

Listen - WILLY BOY STANTON is one of the warlords in the Central Pacific. WILLY BOY got one of our couriers.

Why?

He's after the real gold of the Tornado Zone - information. I have a CD full of technical data here. They need it over in PHOBOS.

What exactly happened to that courier of yours?

WILLY BOY has a few warriors in fast boats out here. I suppose they got him. But he didn't have the CD anyway. He was just...a test.

Funny way of testing you guys have. So who do I give this CD to?

A man called BERLIOZ! He'll give you 5,000 credits in return.

Okay, I'm in.

Sounds too dangerous. You better find someone else.

We have to visit Phobos anyway, so...

Mission 33 - Ambush D (46 MB)

Teaser:

As you can see in this video, even the regular anarchos are much tougher in this area (better armor, better torpedoes).

In Phobos:

Flint meets Berlioz and concludes the deal. Next stop - Little Paris:

There's some female worker in the Hall:

What do you want?

Why so grouchy, lady?

Because you look, walk and smell like a mercenary!

What's wrong with that?

Hey, it brings out the animal in most women.

You sleazy slimebag. I know you. Men like you destroy everything!

Let me guess - you had a bad experience, right?

Nonsense! Men like me try to help, sweetheart.

My brother SANDS has to do all kinds of SHIT. Murder, robbery and worse! You make me sick!

Listen, honey, someone's got to help the world keep its shit together!

Two persons in the Bar:

The Landlord is just some crazy guy, but the mercenary is a different case:

I am SANDS, the best pilot in all Aqua!

After me...maybe. "Deadeye" FLINT. Your sister has a big mouth, too, hasn't she?

That's what she said about you!

She said you were a mercenary. Know of any jobs in that line of work for me?

Do you reckon I could get lucky with her?

Maybe, brother. If you're tough enough for the job. The waters can get really hot around here.

No problem. I'm so cool people think hell's frozen over whenever they see me.

We're having trouble with WILLY BOY STANTON'S people. One of the pigs hangs around outside LITTLE PARIS. You can show what you can do by getting rid of him! I'll pay 5,000 credits.

Consider it done. I think I can already smell the bastard!

I don't think so. Find someone else for your dirty work!

Entropoint 3 is empty. It's time for another mission...

Mission 34 - Willy Boy's Mercenaries at Little Paris (74 MB)

Teaser:

Flint shows how to DO IT RIGHT when dealing with 1st and 2nd bomber. Unfortunately, the fight with the 3rd bomber is and example of DOING IT WRONG.
Another slightly broken mission. If you follow HQ orders and go to NAV A, there's a 90% chance that the looters will infiltrate the station in the meantime.

Good performance, FLINT. You are one of the best in all Aqua! This is your reward.

I hope this taught you a lesson!

Nothing more to do. Let's speak with Barnhelm in Laboratory:

You must be FLINT. EL TOPO said you were coming!

Thank God! I thought I'd entered a maze of complete nut cases.

Yes, most people get that impression when they first come here. Once you've been here a while you'll find it's actually a lot WORSE!

I can't believe it, a german scientist with a sense of humor!

Yeah, well, with the situation around here I won't have it long.

What's going on?

BORIS SANTIAGO'S soldiers from the Tornado Zone kidnapped FRITZ RASMUSSEN.

I heard that. He's supposed to be a good scientist.

The best! He's the only one capable of turning those stolen EnTrOx plans into something usable. But then we've lost THOSE as well....

They're with RASMUSSEN, in BORIS SANTIAGO'S hands!

Damn it - that's bad. SANTIAGO'S soldiers are attacking us all the time now. I just got another message of an attack.

This may be your lucky day!

Some boats from the Tornado Zone attacked our station BELLINGSHAUSEN.

No problem. I'll teach them a lesson, if you don't mind.

You certainly may. We could pay you 4,000 credits but we aren't very experienced when it comes to fighting.

I am. I'll get out there and show them!

Regular anarchos? Two torpedoes should be enough, I think:

This mission isn't even a separate location - it should be piss-easy...

Let's show them!

Mission 35 - Attack on Bellingshausen (127 MB)

Teaser:

What the fuck was that?! I was the only fucking one fighting against all this guys out there? What the fuck?!
You can also witness a powerful teleportation technology of the anarchos..

FLINT, meet me in the laboratory as soon as you return to the MACHINA!

I'm on my way, BARNHELM!

Are you ok?

Never felt better in my life!

Good!

We've got to talk about my mission to the Tornado Zone.

Well, the facts aren't exactly encouraging.

Great, just what I wanted to hear.

Sharkshit! I am beginning to lose my temper!

You think that's great? Are you one of those empiricists?

It's mainly making MISTAKES that I love. That's what I learn from the most.

What? Do I look THAT unhealthy?

Am I right in saying that things in the Tornado Zone are somewhat complicated?

You sure are! And I'd sure like to simplify the situation!

Good - go to the center of the Tornado Zone.

I thought as much. But I need some ADDITIONAL information!

Where exactly?

You have to go to the station PHOBOS or LITTLE PARIS! There you have to find VINZENZ LEFEBRE. He is our man over there, and he can tell you more.

How do I find the guy?

He'll be sitting in a bar - don't ask me which one. The code word is MAGMA!

MAGMA? Okay, I'm on my way!

There's no bar on Phobos and the bar on Little Paris is empty. There's some new guy in that area though:

Who are -hic- YOU?

Someone who wants to buy you some jellyfish gin!

Someone who doesn't like drunks!

You're a real friend, you know that?!

Yeah, right. Do you know someone named VINZENZ LEFEBRE?

You mean "MAGMA-VINNY"?

Huh...why "MAGMA"?

Everybody knows that...-hic-. VINNY used to dig for manganese in the Shogunate. Slaved down in the Marian Mines.

Ah....

Ever since then he only reacts to women and the word MAGMA!

Okay. So how do I get him to talk to me?

Just -hic- tell him you used to work in the manganese mines in the Shogunate. That'll get his attention.

Lefebre teleported into the bar in the meantime:

Yeah?

Are you LEFEBRE?

What's the code word?

Magma.

Very good! Ah....tell me, what was it like with those nutters from MACHINA ANTARCTICA?

It was like having someone flush my brain with BLASTEX tube cleaner!

Hahaha! Now that's funny! Come here, brother! Let's not waste any time.

Right. What has to be done?

Life, brother. Women, drinking, eating. Hahaha....

Save it. Are you one of EL TOPO's people?

Ah, you're FLINT! Listen FLINT, I don't belong to anyone! Not to BARNHELM and not to EL TOPO. I'm freelance!

Good. What's next?

You need to find BORIS SANTIAGO'S mega-freighter, the BIG FAT MAMA! There's no other way.

Can you give me a hint?

Hahaha! She's in the Pacific, off Blue Hawaii, tralala! But knowing this won't get you ANYWHERE!

Why?

Because SANTIAGO will NEVER let you on board. Unless, that is, you get help from ME.

How are you going to help me?

Go and find pretty GLO ZEE! She is a singer and...hehehe...your passport.

Having her on board will get me onto the BIG FAT MAMA?

Yeah! She is the ONLY one. Say hello to her from VINZENZ. She will understand.

And you? What are you going to do?

I'm going to grow a beard and have the most beautiful women of the Tornado Zone look after it. Now you better get lost, soldier!

Glo Zee is in the Hall:

Well, you are quite sweet, stranger, but I don't talk to just ANYONE!

You shouldn't. My mother taught me the same thing. VINZENZ says hello.

Oh, I just LOVE that little jellyfish. So you need to get onto the BIG FAT MAMA?

Yeah. And I hear you're the only one who can get me there.

I AM something rather special. If you go to the BIG FAT MAMA with me, all doors will open!

Why? I mean, sure, your looks could melt steel....

Thank you, sweetheart. What's your name, by the way?

FLINT.

You see, FLINT, the crew on this freighter complains about everything. SANTIAGO has to keep them happy.

And that's your job?

Exactly. I sing and put on a show that makes the whole crew's heads explode!

Their heads?

Or whatever this organ's called you men use for thinking! You have a mission to accomplish, sailor! Let's see LEFEBRE before we go, then get to the Jumpstar!

Flint should listen to the lady...

Ah, FLINT! I see you convinced GLO ZEE.

No problem. Your name has a miraculous effect on women.

Yes, you're right. And now, off you go to the BIG FAT MAMA!

Yeah. What do you want me to do there?

Find FRITZ RASMUSSEN. Without him everything else is pointless!

Is he on the BIG FAT MAMA?

Don't think so. You will most likely find him at DEEPDRIFT. A sort of slave camp for nodule processing.

Got it. And then?

Get RASMUSSEN and help take over the BIG FAT MAMA.

Right. Go on.

As soon as you get the chance, pump some lead into SANTIAGO. He MUST be removed, understood?

It's almost done. What else?

Everything else will be done by your buddy, the Mole. He'll probably send over COLOSIMO!

WOTAN COLOSIMO? Very good! He'll take over the freighter?

All I know is that he'll give you further orders. Here's two tickets for the jump ship to the Central Pacific. Have fun!

Right, let's have some fun. Starting with the desk lady at the Entropoint 3.

What can I do for you?

Please explain the unification theory of modern physics!

I have a jump ticket to Central Pacific.

Are you referring to the SUSY theory of super-symmetry?

Susy? Hmm...I once knew a woman called Susy...and she was VERY symmetrical!

I give up. You have a degree in physics?

Sure. But THAT kind of symmetry is rather irrelevant to physical science.

Not the way I get PHYSICAL!

I'm sorry, I'm really pressed for time. The ship will be leaving soon. Take care during the hangar maneuvers.

Yeah - I have rather precious freight aboard. The famous GLO ZEE!

Never heard of it. Sounds like bio-luminescence!

You know, her lips ARE especially luminous! Light, my sweet Jumpstar-pearl!

Video 13 - Jumpship Passage to the Big Fat Mama (7 MB)

We're in the middle of Pacific now:

Those crazy scientists from Naval Base created a prototype plasma weapon, all thanks to Flint of course!

Too bad that it's too weak to consider a purchase...
There's a Mogh extremist near the Check-In:

LHUN and peace, my friend. Do you want to join our gathering?

What kind of gathering are you having, MOGH?

I'd rather lie in a nest of spotted sea snakes!

The disciples of the great god MOGH, lead by the divine communicator HORGAN, are celebrating the arrival of justice.

Aha...so when is this justice coming, and WHAT is it exactly?

Justice comes with the thunder from the depths. It was foretold to the humans as a black, powerful and aggressive being, aiding all disciples of MOGH at the end of the world.

Thunder from the depths...? What is that supposed to mean?

Seaquakes will become more and more frequent. The cities of the unbelievers will be destroyed in fire. From the southeast the light of MOGH will rise to the last war.

We have only one possible destination point now:

But getting there is not easy. Flint has to put his Speech Skill to some use at the Dock...

You're not from around here - what do you want?

I want to see the captain of the BIG FAT MAMA, BORIS SANTIAGO!

I don't like your face. What's your name?

Listen pal, you're no angel yourself.

You haven't mentioned how you feel about my companion.

I think it's best if you forget about SANTIAGO. We don't need any loud mouths here.

Really? Then what are YOU doing here?

Piss off or I'll give you a taste of my gun.

And then it goes -WHUMP! - through the station's wall, and we all drown. I wouldn't have thought it possible, but your brain must actually be your smallest organ.

Corporal, could you come here for a minute? There's somebody looking for trouble here!

Who's looking for trouble? That's just what I've been waiting for. I'm in a bad mood anyway!

I was wondering if you could help me get on the BIG FAT MAMA?

Bad mood? I'll give you a worse one if you don't fix an appointment for me with SANTIAGO!

Didn't my buddy already tell you that you don't have a chance?

I didn't listen to him because he's a moron. Can't you see beautiful GLO ZEE? She wants to sing for you.

Oh! Well, that's something different. Go ahead and board - and promise you'll save a good seat for me!

The Lady is pleased:

Well done, FLINT. See ya...

My pleasure, GLO ZEE!

Sneak check passed!

Current tasks:

See you next time!

 

[ghostdog]

GLO ZEE needs to get the Flint treatment.

 

[spekkio]

You mean she should be blown up to pieces by optical-locking torpedo?



Next update is almost ready, I'm having great fun with the new boat. Another massive incline in firepower (and difficulty)...

 

[Azira]

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