BeASpaceVixen

''VIXEN OUTFIT''\n\nSPACE VIXEN outfits reflect the DIVINE POWER, INFINITE WISDOM and ULTIMATE FUNK of the wearer. \n\nOutfits are made from 100% eco-friendly variants of PVC and LUREX, making the SPACE VIXEN style a rarity in systems where plastics have been outlawed in ongoing ECO-WARS.\n\n[[Back|previous()]]

THE BOSS lets out a short, sharp laugh "You can't be serious? Knowing how much I hate DISCO and //your// kind, you'd still deign to grace me with you //exhaulted// company?"\n\n"Well. I can't say I haven't been curious about what makes the SPACE VIXENS so special...I suppose I can spare a few minutes. Providing we stay here and you leave straight after."\n\nDO:\n[[The Boss|bossSexy]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|interlude]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

You plant your GLITTER BOOTS, keep your shoulders back, your chin up and speak out in the name of all DISCO.\n\nYou tell the FANATIC that there is no "real" DISCO - all of it has value, no matter where it comes from. DISCO brings HOPE to the lives of many and its creation should be celebrated in all its forms.\n\nAlso, SPACE VIXENS don't get their STRENGTH from some kind of "pure" DISCO, but from the PEOPLE behind it - be they makers or listeners - and the GREATNESS that DISCO inspires in them.\n\nWhen you're finished, the FANATIC looks suitably ADMONISHED.\n\nUSE:\n[[DISCO RAY on FANATIC|fanaticKill]]\nDO:\n[[Apprehend fanatic|fanaticCapture]]\n[[Let the fanatic go with a warning|fanaticRelease]]\n\n<<Inventory>>\n<<set $vixenPoints += 1>>

"Well then scram. Oh, and don't go looking in that alley for ways to break in." The BOUNCER leans down and gives you a very slow, very obvious WINK, then returns to his pose.\n\nA frown builds on the BOUNCER's face over several seconds "Wait...pretend like I didn't just do the wink as well"\n\nGO:\n[[Into the alley|bossAlley]]\n\n<<Inventory>>\n<<set $vixenPoints += 1>>

The PORT OFFICE is the grandest building in town and full of activity.\n\nThe RECEPTIONIST tells you that the PORT MISTRESS is currently occupied and asks you to take a seat in the WAITING ROOM, where a gentle DISCO BEAT is coming from overhead speakers. The RECEPTIONIST continues to steal glances at you and your OUTFIT as you wait.\n\nAfter a while, a BACK DOOR opens and in strides a tall woman in a well-tailored suit, followed by a shorter woman with GLASSES.\n\n"I hope we can put this matter behind us...and ''do'' turn off that racket" says the taller woman, gesturing to the speakers. It seems like the woman with GLASSES is going to respond, but is silenced by a glare from the taller woman.\n\nSAY:\n[[Request for the music to stay on|portConfrontation]]\nDO:\n[[Wait for the tall woman to leave|portMeeting]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

You take a moment to line yourself up with the CONTROL PANEL and make sure your GLITTER BOOTS are buffed to a MIRROR SHINE before sticking one leg into the LAZER MESH.\n\nFor a moment, the other side of the room becomes a DISCO OF DEATH as LAZERS are reflected at every angle. The LAZERS light up the CONTROL PANEL, causing it to hiss and spark before shutting down the LAZER MESH.\n\nUpon hearing the commotion created by destroying the CONTROL PANEL, the DOOR is opened by a pair of CRONIES.\n\n"Hang on, you weren't supposed to..." one of the CRONIES starts, until she is elbowed by her partner "I mean, thank goodness that you weren't harmed by this out of control security system" she continues in a monotone voice.\n\nHer partner's eyes have been on your DISCO RAY "Perhaps THE BOSS should deal with this. Come this way."\n\nGO:\n[[Follow on to see the boss|bossConfrontation]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

The PORT MISTRESS looks over the list of ships, selects a few icons on her HOLO-MONITOR and finally passes you a DATA-CHIT which slots into your SCANALYSER.\n\n"Those are the manifests for the ships you gave me. Does anything in the cargo jump out at you?"\n<<if $checkedManifests>>\nSAY:\n[[They were all smuggling fetish wear|portPlastic]]\n[[They were all trading disco|portDisco]]\n[[They were all in the shellfish business|portOysters]]\n[[I don't think there's any connection|portNothing]] \n<<endif>>\n<<set $haveManifests = true>><<Inventory>>

Dear APPLICANT,\n\nIt has come to our attention that you are interested in joining the ranks of the SPACE VIXENS.\n\nThis is not surprising; the SPACE VIXENS represent POWER, WISDOM and ULTIMATE FUNK across the universe and are respected crime fighting agents in galaxies from the THROBB system to PUBIS MINOR.\n\nHowever, not everyone is attuned to the COSMIC DISCO BEAT that drives the SPACE VIXENS. The following test is designed to evaluate your suitability as a SPACE VIXEN candidate. You will be tested on your STRENGTH, JUSTICE and DEVOTION TO DISCO.\n\nGOOD LUCK!\n\n[[Begin]]\n\n(For optimal results, please ensure your holo-visor and immersio-suit are properly connected. If these are unavailable, a text interface will be used.)\n<<set $haveBoots = true>>

SHOCKINGLY, as soon as you enter the window, NANO-SILICON BARS (reknowned for their TENSILE STRENGTH and EASE OF CLEANING) slam down across the WINDOW. You find yourself in a small, wipe-clean room with a DOOR at the far end.\n\nBefore you can move towards the DOOR, a LAZER MESH powers up and begins advancing towards you. You can see a CONTROL PANEL blinking red on the other side of the LAZER MESH.\n\nUSE:\n[[Glitter Boots|bossGlitter]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

Your encounter with THE BOSS is rather dull. Once she's finished, she sends you on your way. An enjoyable time is had by some.\n\nGO:\n[[Back to town|interlude][$vixenPoints -= 1]]\n\n<<set $sexyTime = true>><<Inventory>><<set $sexyTime = false>>

<hr/>\n''Inventory''\n\nLOOK:\n<<if !$sexyTime>>[[Disco Ray]]\n<<endif>><<if !$sexyTime>>[[Vixen Outfit]]\n<<endif>><<if $haveBoots>>[[Glitter Boots]]\n<<endif>><<if $haveShipNames && !$sexyTime>>[[List of Ship Names]]\n<<endif>><<if $haveManifests && !$sexyTime>>[[Ship Manifests]]\n<<endif>>

<<if $vixenPoints >= 3>>CONGRATULATIONS!\n\nOur assessment is clear: you've got what it takes to be a SPACE VIXEN! Come on down to see the SPACE VIXENS in your sector for further recritment details:<<elseif $vixenPoints >= 1>>GOOD SHOW!\n\nYou've got a little to lean, but you're on the right track to becoming a real SPACE VIXEN! Come along to see the SPACE VIXENS in your sector for some HOT TIPS to get you there:<<else>>DON'T GIVE UP!\n\nYou've got a lot to learn before you step into a pair of GLITTER BOOTS of your own, but fear not! Check out the SPACE VIXENS in your sector on their next assignment to learn what it takes to keep the GALAXY safe:<<endif>>\n\nYour sector's SPACE VIXENS can be found at [[THE BATTERSEA BARGE|https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Battersea+Barge/@51.4826954,-0.1381446,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xbe3ab1136ce012da]] in LONDON from May 3rd - May 7th\n\nReserve your place today to avoid [[missing out!|https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/85975]]\n\nFor more information, contact you local [[SPACE VIXENS|https://www.facebook.com/events/1619556114934554/]]

<<if $haveManifests>><<portReturn>><<else>><<portFirst>><<endif>>

"You...you want to know about //me//? Well, I grew up on Fernix V. I never knew my parents and my orphanage was in a rougher side of town. I've worked here for ten years, and every day I try to make the galaxy a little safer for everyone."\n\nASK:\n[[If the sheriff would be interested in accompanying you back to your ship for an intimate encouter|sheriffProposition]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"Of course I organised them!" The FANATIC seems proud of this admission "I was keeping DISCO safe; keeping it pure. All that other junk wasn't //really// DISCO - it was destroying it!"\n\n"Surely you, of all people, understand? You SPACE VIXENS take your awesome power from DISCO itself. If that garbage kept on poisoning DISCO, it could have runined the SPACE VIXENS. If anything, I did it for you!"\n\nMAKE:\n[[Inspiring speech about the freedom of DISCO|fanaticSpeech]]\nUSE:\n[[DISCO RAY on FANATIC|fanaticKill]]\nDO:\n[[Apprehend fanatic|fanaticCapture]]\n[[Let the fanatic go with a warning|fanaticRelease]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

THE BOSS laughs derisively. "A few ships that got shot were carrying DISCO and you think //I'm// to blame?"\n\n"Let me get one thing straight: I //despise// DISCO. I despise it for its incessant beat, catchy tunes and nonsense lyrics. But most of all, I despise those who //worship// it" she says, eyeing you up.\n\nTHE BOSS leans forward, resting on her desk by her knuckles "If I wanted it gone from this town, I would simply make it happen rather than sending out //useless// pirates. But then, I don't want it gone. For as much as I detest it, ''idiots'' like it and ''idiots'' will pay for it; it's a product to be moved, same as any other."\n\n"Speaking of which, one of the ships that was attacked was carrying some of //my// cargo. Cargo ommitted from the manifest: a rather large shipment of costume-quality plastics. It would have fetched millions."\n\n"Do let me know if you find out who //actually// ordered the attacks."\n\nUSE:\n[[DISCO RAY on BOSS for her crimes|bossKill]]\nASK:\n[[About the boss|bossPersonal]]\nDO:\n[[Nothing: plastic and her divine sisters should be respected|interlude][$vixenPoints += 1]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

You are in the G SYSTEM at a small SPACE PORT near OUTER RIMMING.\n\nRecent reports show that a number of SPACE SHIPS have been attacked by SPACE PIRATES in this system. The only thing they had in common was that they docked here before the attack.\n\nThe VICE-ILLISCOPE readings are off the chart: something's up and it's time to find out what.\n\nGO:\n[[Visit the local sheriff|sheriff]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"Actually, yes: most of the crews survived. One ship was completely destroyed in the attack, but after looking through its maintainance logs, it was barely spaceworthy."\n\n"Aside from that, the other crews got away mostly unharmed."\n\nASK:\n[[To speak to some of the crews|sheriffCrews]]\n[[About the attackers|sheriffAttackers]]\n[[What was taken in the raid|sheriffLooted]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

<<if $haveShipNames>><<sheriffReturn>><<else>><<sheriffFirst>><<endif>>

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''LIST OF SHIP NAMES''\n*The Cresting Wave\n*The XXX Wing\n*The Jolly Rodgerer\n*Toast of Clitvar\n*The Junk\n*Cargo Ship 253C\n<<if $fullManifest>>*The Cleft Skimmer\n<<endif>>\n[[Back|previous()]]\n

The dingy ALLEY is fairly unremarkable, other that the FIRE ESCAPE running up the side of the OFFICE BLOCK. It appears that one of the WINDOWS accessible via the FIRE ESCAPE has been left ajar.\n\nDO:\n[[Break in through the upper window|bossBreakin]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

You head back towards the CENTRE, considering where you might find your next lead. CONVENIENTLY, the PORT MISTRESS comes running up to you.\n\n"Hi, um, I was looking over some more manifests and I found something odd: the ships that were attacked were all carrying DISCO, but they weren't the only ships carrying it. I found one other ship trading in DISCO which left here in the middle of the other attacks."\n\n"I've updated your manifest with the ship that wasn't attacked. Maybe the DISCOSMITH will know why this ship was special?"\n\n<<set $fullManifest = true>><<set $knowHater = false>><<set $haveBoots = true>><<Hub>>

"Oh my! Being with a SPACE VIXEN? I couldn't possibly...or could I? Alright then! Oh, but I'd like to...take charge...if that's ok with you?"\n\nBE DONE BY:\n[[The port mistress|portSexy]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"Oh. No thanks."\n\n"It's not you - I'm just not really into that kind of thing with anyone!"\n\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"I'm THE BOSS, what more is there to say?"\n\nASK:\n[[If the boss would be interested in accompanying you back to your ship for an intimate encounter|bossProposition]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town without putting out for scum|interlude][$vixenPoints += 1]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

YOU \ncould BE \na SPACE VIXEN!

"Oh...really?" The PORT MISTRESS' eyes flick from you to her HOLO-MONITOR "Are you sure? I mean, I'm not doubting one of the great SPACE VIXENS, but...maybe you could have another look at the manifests?"\n\nSAY:\n[[They were all smuggling fetish wear|portPlastic]]\n[[They were all in the shellfish business|portOysters]]\n[[They were all trading disco|portDisco]]\n\n<<set $haveManifests = true>><<Inventory>>

The PORT MISTRESS looks over the manifests and nods her head "That's true, you might be on to something there. We do have a DISCOSMITH right here in the port - they might be able to tell you what was special about these shipments."\n\n"Was there anything else?"\n\nASK:\n[[Who was that woman earlier?|portWoman]]\n[[About the port mistress|portPersonal]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>\n

The SHERIFF flips through a couple of pages on his TABLET.\n\n"I don't have that information recorded in here, but you'll be able to access the cargo manifests if you talk to the PORT MISTRESS. Let me send you the names of the ships." The SHERIFF flicks a finger across the tablet in your direction and your SCANALYSER pulses as it recieves the file.\n\n"Um, well. If that is all, I guess I'll uh..."\n\nASK:\n[[About the Sheriff|sheriffPersonal]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<set $haveShipNames = true>><<Inventory>>

You draw your DISCO RAY and point it at THE BOSS. She is SHOCKED and OUTRAGED.\n\n"How //dare// you! You would use DISCO against //me//? What kind of ''spiteful'' SPACE VIXEN are you? //YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME!//"\n\nYou fire your DISCO RAY. THE BOSS is left GROOVING to her death, HATRED burning in her eyes the whole time.\n\nGO:\n[[Back to town|interlude]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"Oh! I'm sorry" says the SHERIFF, looking flustered, "I forgot to mention that all the victims were cargo ships. They weren't built for defence."\n\n"Sorry. I was a bit um...distracted"\n\nASK:\n[[If any crew survived|sheriffSurvivors]]\n[[What was taken in the raid|sheriffLooted]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

The SHERIFF'S OFFICE has seen better days. The SHERIFF, however looks in his prime: neatly cropped blonde hair, pale blue eyes and a body built for chasing down crooked traders.\n\nHe looks up when you enter and is AWED for several seconds.\n\n"Sorry, you're clearly the SPACE VIXEN they sent. I just...um...you're uh..."\n\nHe trails off but continues mouthing words.\n\nASK:\n[[About the attacks|sheriffAttacks]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"What's up?"\n\nASK:\n[[About the discosmith|discoPersonal]]\n<<if $fullManifest>>[[About the ship that wasn't attacked|discoReveal]]\n<<endif>>\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>\n

The SHERIFF snaps out of his FUNK-DAZE and focuses on a TABLET on his desk.\n\n"Yes. Six ships have been attacked in the last month. Our station was the last port of call for all of them."\n\nASK:\n[[About the attackers|sheriffAttackers]]\n[[What was taken in the raid|sheriffLooted]]\n[[If any crew survived|sheriffSurvivors]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

You take the SHERIFF back to your SPACE SHIP. \n\nHis inexperience shows, but he asks you to take charge and you proceed at a pace he's comfortable with. He listens well and an enjoyable time is had by all.\n\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<set $sexyTime = true>><<Inventory>><<set $sexyTime = false>>

The FANATIC is perhaps inappropriately enthusiastic about being taken into SPACE VIXEN custody. You return him to the SHERIFF to be sentenced for his crimes.\n\n[[Mission Accomplished!]]

''SHIP MANIFESTS''\n*The Cresting Wave\nCargo Weight : 22T\n260 Salted Beefcakes : 21T\n16 Drums Raw Disco(Pudenda Sine) : 1T\n*The XXX Wing\nCargo Weight : 15T\n200 Boxes Fine Disco(Prepuce Vibronic) : 0.5T \n1 Feather Boa : 14.5T\n*The Jolly Rodgerer\nCargo Weight : 10T\n100 Tanks Live Fornian Oysters : 10T\n26 YB Digitized Disco(Fornian Remix) : 0T\n*Toast of Clitvar\nCargo Weight : 15T\n28 Barrels Fortified Disco(Nude-Disco) : 10T\n63 Industrial Grade Records Disco(Clitvar Special) : 5T\n*The Junk\nCargo Weight : 17T\n130 Tanks Live Fornian Oysters : 13T\n630 Albums Disco(Frenulum Sapphonic) : 3T\n20 Cases Chintz Bow-Ties : 1T\n*Cargo Ship 253C\nCargo Weight : 4T\n20 Boxes Synth Gear (Assorted) : 1T\n94 Reams Lab-Grown Disco(Synthetic) : 2T\n10 Tanks Live Phallofish : 1T\n<<if $fullManifest>>*The Cleft Skimmer\nCargo Weight : 20T\n320 Drums Distilled Disco : 20T\n<<endif>>\n[[Back|previous()]]\n\n<<set $checkedManifests = true>>

You take the PORT MISTRESS back to you SPACE SHIP.\n\nShe marvels at your collection of eco-friendly fetish gear and is almost //too// excited at the sight of the VIBROCHAMBER. After setting appropriate boundaries, the PORT MISTRESS gets to work and an enjoyable time is had by all...though it may take a few hours for your walk to go back to normal.\n\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<set $sexyTime = true>><<Inventory>><<set $sexyTime = false>>\n

You head to an imposing OFFICE BLOCK which you assume to be the residence of THE BOSS, mainly as it's the only building with a BOUNCER.\n\nThe BOUNCER, an improbably large man, eyes you up as you approach.\n\n"I were warned about you. BOSS says you can't come in unless you take off those GLITTER BOOTS"\n\nSAY:\n[[Refuse to remove boots|bossRefuse]]\nDO:\n[[Remove boots|bossConfrontation][$haveBoots = false]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"Nothing. Nothing was taken from any of the ships because there wasn't anything left to take."\n\nASK:\n[[Why wasn't there anything to take|sheriffShips]]\n[[About the attackers|sheriffAttackers]]\n[[If any crew survived|sheriffSurvivors]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

The FANATIC's house is a grand affair, panelled with shining chrome. When you knock on the DOOR, it swings inwards, unleashing the familiar DISCO beat playing inside.\n\nYou enter into what appears to be a DISCO SHRINE: the walls and shelves are covered in pictures of SPACE VIXENS old and new and various DISCO PARAPHENALIA.\n\nThe FANATIC, who was polishing an ornate DISCO BALL, turns as you enter. He is SHOCKED and AWED to see you.\n\n"I...I knew you'd come; that you'd be drawn here by the purity of my collection, my work and my DEVOTION to DISCO!\n\nASK:\n[[About the attacks|fanaticAttacks]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"Unfortunately, that's not possible." The SHERIFF shuffles his feet nervously and gives you a half-smile of apology. "After they reported the attack, the crews were looking to get as far away from here as possible." \n\nASK:\n[[About the attackers|sheriffAttackers]]\n[[What was taken in the raid|sheriffLooted]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

The RECEPTIONIST smiles at you and leads you straight into the PORT MISTRESS' OFFICE.\n\nThe PORT MISTRESS smiles at you "Hello again. Is there something I can help you with?"\n\nASK:\n[[About the port mistress|portPersonal]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"Pirates. Or, someone that looked like pirates - our long range probes didn't pick up any known callsigns." The SHERIFF absentmindedly sweeps a curl of hair away from his forehead.\n\n"Still, the attackers weren't anything special; it's not like they had to be heavily armed."\n\nASK:\n[[Why weren't they well armed|sheriffCargo]]\n[[If any crew survived|sheriffSurvivors]]\n[[What was taken in the raid|sheriffLooted]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

You enter the OFFICE of THE BOSS, who turns out to be the tall woman you saw in the PORT OFFICE. She eyes you with contempt as you enter. "Ah, the //SPACE VIXEN//." \n\n<<if $haveBoots>>"And with your GLITTER BOOTS on, I see. Well, I do hope that whatever means you used to access my office didn't...inconvenience you." She says this to the two CRONIES by the DOOR who shuffle nervously and the slink outside.<<else>>"Or, should I even call you a SPACE VIXEN any more? I //had// hear reports that they ''never'' remove their GLITTER BOOTS. Perhaps I was simply mistaken?" She smirks at you.<<endif>>\n\n"Shall we just get this over with?"\n\nASK:\n[[About the boss' involvement in the attacks|bossAttacks]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

The SHERIFF looks up from his work immediately. "You're back!" he says, enthusiastically "Was there anything else you needed?"\n\nASK:\n[[About the Sheriff|sheriffPersonal]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

The SHERIFF drops his tablet and spends several seconds making incoherent noises. He finally takes a breath and regains his composure.\n\n"That is to say, of course I would be honoured to spend a few enchanting hours with one such as yourself. It's just..." he looks down nervously "It's just, um, I'm not very...experienced with these sorts of things and. And I fear I wouldn't be up to the task of satisfying one of the" he sighs dreamily "SPACE VIXENS."\n\nDO:\n[[The sheriff anyway|sheriffSexy]]\nGO:\n[[Back to the town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

You feel the FANATIC has learnt his lesson and leave him be while you return to your SPACE SHIP.\n\n[[Mission Accomplished!]]\n<<set $vixenPoints -= 1>>

The FANATIC gasps and his eyes light up as you draw your weapon. \n\n"A real life DISCO RAY? Your JUSTICE is absolute, o' mighty SPACE VIXEN and if I should die, this is how I want to go."\n\nThe FANATIC strikes a funky pose and GROOVES off this MORTAL COIL as you pull the trigger.\n\n[[Mission Accomplished!]]

You are at the CENTRE of the SPACE PORT.\n\nGO:\n[[To the sheriff|sheriff]]\n<<if $haveShipNames>>[[To the port mistress|port]]\n<<endif>><<if $haveManifests>>[[To the discosmith|disco]]\n<<endif>><<if $knowHater>>[[To the boss|boss]]\n<<endif>><<if $knowLover>>[[To the fanatic|fanatic]]\n<<endif>>\n<<Inventory>>

"All of the ships had their cargo destroyed. The attackers appeared, opened fire without warning and then left as soon as the cargo holds had been hit."\n\nASK:\n[[What were the ships carrying|sheriffManifest]]\n[[About the attackers|sheriffAttackers]]\n[[If any crew survived|sheriffSurvivors]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

''GLITTER BOOTS''\n\nMost renowned of all a SPACE VIXEN's posessions are their GLITTER BOOTS.\n\nSome say that the boots GLOW with a light of their own. Others say that the boots are a conduit for the CBD (cosmic background disco). All you know is that since you put them on, you can't help but stand up for the FUNK RIGHTS of those around you.\n\n[[Back|previous()]]

"Lemme see." The DISCOSMITH sidles up close to you to get a look at your SCANALYSER "This one that wasn't attacked - looks like it was carrying some pretty mainstream DISCO while all the others were more unusual local variants."\n\n"There is this one guy you may want to talk to; he's a bit of a DISCO FANATIC and he's always going on about what types of disco I should be forging. But he's into the mainstream stuff - he might know something to help you."<<set $knowLover = true>>\n\nASK:\n[[About the discosmith|discoPersonal]] \nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]] \n\n<<Inventory>>

"Me? Well, let's see... I grew up on Cavernosa - it's a pretty small place but big on aphrodisiac agriculture. Never did sit with my style though."\n\n"I spent some time up in the Throbb system - it's where I learnt a lot of what I do now. They have an intense DISCO scene out there." The DISCOSMITH is lost in happy memories for a few moments.\n\n"I found this place while hitching out to Pudenda. Set up a shop and I've been here since!"\n\nASK:\n[[If the discosmith would be interested in accompanying you back to your ship for an intimate encounter|discoProposition]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

You inform the DISCOSMITH of your investigation into the attacks while they nod along. "So you think the DISCO was the target all along? Sure, this would be the best place to hit if you want to limit the flow of DISCO: we're the only port in the sector with trans-galaxy lanes so we get a lot of traffic from nearby systems."\n\n"And you have ''got'' to hear what's coming out of these remote colonies, it's like nothing I've heard before, kind of fuses a bunch of styles and...sorry, I'm getting off topic."\n\n"Well, noone is louder about their hatred of DISCO than THE BOSS. She kind of unofficially runs this place, if you know what I mean? Lots of off the records trading deals and anyone working against her interests tends to get 'friendly reminders' thrown through their windows at 3AM"<<set $knowHater = true>>\n\nASK:\n[[About the discosmith|discoPersonal]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

<<if $knowHater or $fullManifest>><<discoReturn>><<else>><<discoFirst>><<endif>>

The taller woman turns to face you. "Well. If it isn't the //SPACE VIXEN//" she says with clear disdain "I heard they'd called you in to hold the hands of a few traders too stupid to avoid getting themselves shot."\n\nShe takes a few steps towards you "Well let me make one thing clear: I own this town and I don't like having you around. So once you've finished your little investigation, clear out."\n\nShe turns and heads for the door "And don't bother me again."\n\nAfter she's left, the woman with GLASSES smiles at you "Thank you. I really like this song!"\n\nGO:\n[[Follow the woman into her office|portMeeting]]\n\n<<Inventory>>\n<<set $vixenPoints += 1>>

"Me? Oh, you know. I just look after paperwork, nothing all that interesting. Why do you ask?"\n\nASK:\n[[Who was that woman earlier?|portWoman]]\n[[If the port mistress would be interested in accompanying you back to your ship for an intimate encouter|portProposition]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"Oh..." the PORT MISTRESS suddenly goes very quiet "she's just a local business woman. You probably don't want to bother her much more..."\n\nASK:\n[[About the port mistress|portPersonal]]\nGO:\n[[Back to town|Hub]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

Commissioned by:\nSPACE VIXEN High Command\n\nEngineered by:\n[[Tim Skew|http://www.twitter.com/Sethirith]]

You make your way to the DISCOSMITH. You needn't ask for directions; you simply follow the familiar pulse of DISCO you feel in your boots.\n\nAs you find the source of the DISCO, a young man storms past. He's so oblivious to your presence that he almost runs straight into you.\n\nYou find the DISCOSMITH sat in the centre of a small WORKSHOP. Disassembled SYNTHESIZERS line the benches and an assortment of SPEAKERS are pumping out several tracks at once.\n\nThe DISCOSMITH spins in their chair when you enter, smiles and gets up to embrace you warmly. "Oh man, I'm so glad you stopped by! I was hoping to meet the DAUGHTER OF DISCO that rolled into town!"\n\nASK:\n[[About local attitude to Disco|discoLocals]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

''DISCO RAY''\n\nFULLY CHARGED and ready to roll.\n\nThe SPACE VIXEN's jurisdiction extends to all galaxies under the B.R.A. PACT, however, the DISCO RAY should only be used as a last resort in the defence of LIFE, LIBERTY or DISCO.\n\n[[Back|previous()]]

"Ooh! Really?" The sudden outburst is the most excited you've seen the PORT MISTRESS get. She blushes, coughs and checks the manifests.\n\n"Hmm, I agree that some of these records are showing irregularities. But not all of them. And I know one of the captains - they'd never do something that illegal...but that's just what I think."\n\nSAY:\n[[They were all in the shellfish business|portOysters]]\n[[They were all trading disco|portDisco]]\n[[I don't think there's any connection|portNothing]]\n\n<<set $haveManifests = true>><<Inventory>>

"If you'll come this way, my lady SPACE VIXEN." The woman with GLASSES, evidently the PORT MISTRESS, leads you into her OFFICE.\n\nThe OFFICE is small, but neatly kept. The PORT MISTRESS sits at her desk "I hear you're investigating the attacks on some ships that passed through here; what can I help you with?"\n\nASK:\n[[About the cargo manifests|portManifests]]\n\n<<Inventory>>

"Hmm, it's true that there are a number of small aphrodisiac farms that transport goods through here - and there's good money in it...but why would anyone destroy that cargo? Are you sure that connects all of the attacks?"\n\nSAY:\n[[They were all smuggling fetish wear|portPlastic]]\n[[They were all trading disco|portDisco]]\n[[I don't think there's any connection|portNothing]]\n\n<<set $haveManifests = true>><<Inventory>>