The year is 2125 and you find yourself on the Darwin Research Space Station, orbiting Europa. The crews mission: Conduct research that could help future settlement on the moon’s surface. With a crew compliment of 344, your role on board is Mechanical Technician.
It’s the graveyard shift and you’re going about your regular duties. As you asses a power conduit, you begin to feel a vibration that rapidly erupts into an explosive sound. You lose your balance, falling to the ground.
With your ears ringing from the deafening noise you make a quick decision.
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[[Follow safety procedures and call the switch board for next steps|make call]]
[[Run for an escape pod|run]]
(set: $carryingItems to false)
(set: $tablet to (datamap:"name", "tablet", "description", "The tablet allows you to connect with any computer system to run diagnostics or install new programs.", "pickupText", "You take the tablet from the cupboard.", "isCarried", false))
(set: $toolkit to (datamap: "name", "tool kit", "description", "A standard issue emergency toolkit. Contains screwdriver, wire cutters and cables for the tablet.", "pickupText", "You take the tool kit from the cupboard.", "isCarried", false))
(set: $torch to (datamap: "name", "torch", "description", "Standard issue emergency torch.", "pickupText", "You take the torch from the cupboard.", "isCarried", false))
(set: $selectedItem to "")
(set: $consoleintro to 1)
(set: $atmos to 101.3)
(set: $atmosfix to 1)
(set: $oxygen to 21)
(set: $co2 to 0.04)
(set: $co2fix to false)
(Set: $fixatmos to 1)
(set: $pod to 1)
(set: $minstillboom to 3)
(set: $lights to 40)
(set: $comms to 0)
(set: $temp to 20)
(set: $comms1 to 1)
(set: $tablet2 to false)
The line keeps ringing.
(if: $minstillboom <= 1)[You begin to feel a drastic change of temperature. It’s getting hotter. Are you sure you want to stay on the line?]
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[[Stay on phone line|make call]]
[[Run for an escape pod|run]]
(if: $minstillboom <= 0)[(goto: "explode")]
(set: $minstillboom to $minstillboom - 0.5)
(if: $minstillboom is 3)[The room feels warm, and smoke is begins to fill the room.] (else-if: $minstillboom <2)[Flames are chasing you. The heat is overwhelming. You cover your face with your sleeve to stop the smoke from burning your lungs.] (else:)[The room is hot. The smoke thick. You are sure that glow is from flames nearby.]
The artificial gravity begins to fail, but you stumble your way to safety.
[[You jump into one of the pods|escape]]
Once inside, you lock the hatch. Within seconds the pod’s automated launch system starts.
(if: $minstillboom is 3)[The station's locks release the pod and you are shot off into space. Moments later the station explodes and debris from the station hits the pod, throwing you back. You hit your head and everything goes [[black|Time]] ]
(else-if: $minstillboom <1)[The station's locks release the pod. You hear (link: "debri")[(goto: “explode 2”)] hiting the pod. Getting louder each time.]
(else:)[As the final locks release the station explodes and the force throws you back. You hit your head and everything goes [[black.|Time]] ]
Before you’ve even open your eyes, you’re overwhelmed with a throbbing pain on the side of your head. For a moment, you have no idea where you are or what’s happening.
Blinking your eyes open, you try to take in your surroundings through the darkness. On one side of the pod there is a large screen above a [[control panel]]. And to one side you see a [[small cupboard]].
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)]
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An unknown amount of [[time passes|wake up]] as the pod drifts silently in the dark.
You open the cupboard to find (if: $tablet's isCarried is false)[a small computer (link:"tablet")[(set:$selectedItem to $tablet)(goto:"Item Description A")]] (if: $torch's isCarried is false)[a (link:"torch")[(set:$selectedItem to $torch)(goto:"Item Description A")]] (if: $toolkit's isCarried is false)[a (link:"tool kit")[(set:$selectedItem to $toolkit)(goto:"Item Description A")]]
(if: $tablet's isCarried is false)[(link: "Take tablet")[(set:$selectedItem to $tablet)(set:$tablet's isCarried to true)(goto:"Item Aquired")]]
(if: $toolkit's isCarried is false)[(link: "Take tool kit")[(set:$selectedItem to $toolkit)(set:$toolkit's isCarried to true)(goto:"Item Aquired")]]
(if: $torch's isCarried is false)[(link: "Take torch")[(set:$selectedItem to $torch)(set:$torch's isCarried to true)(goto:"Item Aquired")]]
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[[close cupboard|escape pod]]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $oxygen to $oxygen - 0.2)]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.01)]
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)]
(if: $co2 >= 7)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $atmos <= 5)[(goto: “Atmos Death)]
What do you want to do?
(if: $pod is 1)[Assess [[the pod]] for current situation.] (if: $pod is 2)[Assess [[the pod|pod b]] for current situation.] (if: $pod is 3)[Assess [[the pod|pod c]] for current situation.]
(if: $co2fix is false)[Assess the [[control panel]] ] (if: $co2fix is true)[Assess the [[control panel|Panel]] ]
Open the [[small cupboard]]
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$carryingItems[(link-goto:"Check your inventory", "Inventory")]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $oxygen to $oxygen - 0.1)]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)]
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)]
(if: $co2 >= 7)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $atmos <= 5)[(goto: “Atmos Death)]
(if: $oxygen <= 6)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $co2fix is true)[(goto:"Panel")]
(if: $consoleintro <= 1)[You quickly look over the main control panel for obvious signs of damage. There appears to be no superficial damage, however there is no power getting to the consol.]
(if: $tablet's isCarried is false)[You notice that there is a place where you can connect a computer tablet in order to access the control panel and figure out what is going on.]
(if: $toolkit's isCarried is false)[It appears that in order to access the control panel properly you will also need a tool kit.]
(else-if: $tablet's isCarried is true)[ [[Connect tablet]] to console to find out what is happening.]
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[[Done|escape pod]]
(set: $consoleintro to $consoleintro + 1)
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $oxygen to $oxygen - 0.2)]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)]
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)]
(if: $co2 >= 7)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $atmos <= 5)[(goto: “Atmos Death)]
(if: $oxygen <= 6)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)](print: $selectedItem's pickupText)(set: $carryingItems to true)
[[Done|small cupboard]](print: $selectedItem's description)
(link: "Done.")[(goto:"small cupboard")]
(if: $fixatmos is 1)[You look around the pod. There is not much visible damage, though you do hear a high-pitched, whistling. You quickly realise that there is a hole in the hull of the pod.]
(if: $fixatmos is >= 2)[You inspect the hull. Yep. The hole is still there.]
(if: $toolkit's isCarried is false)[You need a Tool Kit to make repairs.]
(if: $toolkit's isCarried is true)[You reach into your Tool Kit and pull out hull sealant. You quickly seal the hull.]
(if: $toolkit's isCarried is false)[ [[Done.|escape pod]] ]
(if: $toolkit's isCarried is true)[ [[Repair hull damage.]] ]
(set: $atmosfix to $atmosfix + 1)
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)]
(if: $co2 >= 7)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $atmos <= 5)[(goto: “Atmos Death)]
(if: $oxygen <= 6)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
You are carrying:
(if: $tablet's isCarried is true)[Your (link: "Tablet")[(set:$selectedItem to $tablet)(goto:"Item Description B")]]
(if: $torch's isCarried is true)[Your (link: "Torch")[(set:$selectedItem to $torch)(goto:"Item Description B")]]
(if: $toolkit's isCarried is true)[Your (link: "Tool Kit")[(set:$selectedItem to $toolkit)(goto:"Item Description B")]]
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(link: "Done.")[(goto:"escape pod")]
(set: $oxygen to $oxygen - 0.2)
(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)]In following procedures, you chose to ignore the warning signs of the ships destruction.
The space station explodes, taking you with it.
[[THE END]]
(print: $selectedItem's description)
(link: "Done.")[(goto:"Inventory")](if: $tablet2 is false)[You remove the outer panel of the control desk and connect the tablet to the console. The tablet lights up showing menu options:] (if: $tablet2 is true)[Tablet menu options:]
[[Check levels]]
[[Divert power]]
(if: $comms is >= 50)[ [[Communications]] ]
[[Done|escape pod]]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $oxygen to $oxygen - 0.1)]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)]
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)]
(set: $tablet2 to true)
(if: $co2 >= 7)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $atmos <= 5)[(goto: “Atmos Death)]
(if: $oxygen <= 6)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
<b>CURRENT LEVELS</b>
[[Power]]
Lights: (print: $lights) %
Communications: (print: $comms) %
Temperature: (print: $temp) ^^o^^C
[[Life Support]]
Atmospheric Pressure: (print: $atmos) kPa
Oxygen: (print: $oxygen.toFixed(2)) %
Carbon Dioxide: (print: $co2.toFixed(2)) %
[[Done.|Connect tablet]]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $oxygen to $oxygen - 0.1)]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)]
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)]
(if: $co2 >= 7)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $atmos <= 5)[(goto: “Atmos Death)]
(if: $oxygen <= 6)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
<bold>Lights <bold/>
When at 100% power is a full. As power drops lights dim.
When at 50% items are just visible.
<bold>Communications</bold>
You need a minimum of 50% to get communications working again.
<bold>Temperature </bold>
Ideal temperature is 25^^o^^C.
Temperature operates on a different power grid. You can divert power from this grid to assist with communications. Where 10^^o^^C is equal to 10% of divertible power.
[[Done|Check levels]]
<bold> Atmospheric Pressure <bold/>
Ideal atmospheric pressure levels are 101.3 kPa.
Falling levels will affect health.
When levels fall below 5 kPa you will struggle to breathe.
<bold> Oxygen <bold/>
Ideal Oxygen levels are 21%.
When levels fall below 17% hypoxia will begin to set in.
When levels fall below 11% anoxia will begin to set in.
When levels fall below 6% you will fall unconscious and death will occur shortly after.
<bold> Carbon Dioxide <bold/>
Ideal level is 0.04%
When levels rise above 0.1% you may begin to feel effects.
When levels rise above 1% you will begin to experience headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, heavy feeling in your lungs.
When levels rise above 7% you will fall unconscious and death will occur shortly after.
[[Done.|Check levels]]
You repair the hull of the pod, stopping the leak, and preventing the atmospheric pressure from falling any further.
[[Done|escape pod]]
(set: $pod to $pod + 1)
(set: $atmosfix to $atmosfix + 1)(if: $commsact is "false")[You asses the pod to find it is in good condition.] (If: $commsact is "true")[You start to look around and eventually find the [[Hidden Panel]] ]
[[Done.|escape pod]]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $oxygen to $oxygen - 0.1)]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)]
(if: $co2 >= 7)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $atmos <= 5)[(goto: “Atmos Death)]
(if: $oxygen <= 6)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
After opening the panel, you find the CO2 filter pack and swap out the old for the new. However, you notice it’s not taking effect. CO2 levels are still rising.
You reach into your tool kit, assess the system, and figure out what the problem is. You need to make some minor adjustments to the filtering system.
[[Make repairs.|escape pod]]
(set: $pod to $pod + 1)
(set: $co2fix to true)
(if: $lights is >= 20) [(link-goto: "take 10") from lights and put into communications] (else-if: $lights <= 10) [A fail-safe prevents you from lowering the levels any further. The remaining 10% is used for security lighting.]
(if: $temp is >= 0)[(link-goto: "10 from") communications and put into communications] (if: $temp is < 0)[A fail-safe prevents you from lowering the levels any further. A lower level may result in death.]
(if: $comms is >= 50)[Communications is now active.]
[[done|Connect tablet]]
CURRENTLY LEVELS:
Lighting: (print: $lights)
Communications: (print: $comms)
Temperature: (print: $temp)
(if: $co2 >= 7)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $atmos <= 5)[(goto: “Atmos Death)]
(if: $oxygen <= 6)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]You have taken power from the lighting systems and diverted it to communications.
[[Done|Divert power]]
(set: $lights to $lights - 10)
(set: $comms to $comms + 10)You have dropped the temperature by 10^^o^^C which gives you 10% of power that can be diverted to communications.
[[Done|Divert power]]
(set: $temp to $temp - 10)
(set: $comms to $comms + 10)You select Communications on the tablet. A new option appears that will allow you to send a distress signal. After pressing it you sit back and wait in the cold.
After an anxious few moments, an audio signal comes through.
[[Open communication|Radio Call 1]]
[[Close program|Connect tablet]]
(set: $comms1 to $comms1 + 1)
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $oxygen to $oxygen - 0.1)]
(if: $co2fix is false)[(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)]
(if: $co2 >= 7)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
(if: $atmos <= 5)[(goto: “Atmos Death)]
(if: $oxygen <= 6)[(goto: “CO2 Death”)]
You activate the communication signal.
VOICE: "POD DSS-362, it's great to see a survivor. How many of you are there? Are there any injuries?"
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[[Comply]] - "It's just me. And other than a small abrasion on my head, I’m fine."
[[Question identity]] - "Who is this?"
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[VOICE: "Just you hey? My name's NELL. Listen, scans of your pod are showing your losing atmospheric pressure. You should probably fix this. Like, now. I also see your CO2 levels are gettin high. Hmmm… I recognise the pod you're in. There should be a panel with a 'C' in the corner. Open it and replace the CO2 filter. There'll be a spare next to it."] (if: $atmosfix is >= 2)[VOICE: "Just you hey? My name's NELL. Listen, scans of your pod are showing your CO2 levels are gettin high. You should probably fix this. Like, now. Hmmm… I recognise the pod you're in. There should be a panel with a 'C' in the corner. Open it and replace the CO2 filter. There'll be a spare next to it."]
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(link: "Agree")[(set: $commsact to "true")(goto: "escape pod")] - Close the comms and make repairs.
(link: "Question motive")[(goto: "Question reliability")] - "Why should I trust you?"
(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)](if: $atmosfix is 1)[VOICE: "You can call me Nell. My ship was passing when I saw the explosion. Listen, scans of pod are showing that your losing atmospheric pressure. I think you need to fix this, like, now. I can also see your CO2 levels are high. Hmmm… I recognise the pod you're in. There should be a panel with a 'C' in the corner. Open it and replace the CO2 filter. There'll be a spare next to it."] (if: $atmosfix is >= 2)[VOICE: "You can call me Nell. My ship was passing when I saw the explosion. My scans are showing that your pod's CO2 levels are rising too fast. You are going to have to fix this before we talk any further. Hmmm… I recognise the pod you're in. There should be a panel with a 'C' in the corner. Open it and replace the CO2 filter. There'll be a spare next to it."]
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(link: "Comply")[(set: $commsact to "true")(goto: "escape pod")] - Close the comms and make repairs.
[[Question reliability]] - "Why should I trust you?"
(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)](if: $atmosfix >= 2)[VOICE: "I can spend this time explaining or you can fix your systems now! Your CO2 is already at (print: $co2.toFixed(2)) %. I can’t help you if you dead. I’m here to help. Okay?"] (if: $atmosfix is 1)[VOICE: "I can spend this time explaining or you can fix your systems now! Your atmos is already at (print: $atmos)kPa, and your CO2 is (print: $co2.toFixed(2))% and still rising. I can’t help you if you dead. I’m here to help. Okay?"]
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(link: "Search for panel.")[(set: $commsact to "true")(goto: "escape pod")]
(set: $co2 to $co2 + 0.005)
(if: $atmosfix is 1)[(set: $atmos to $atmos - 1)]You asses the pod to find it is in good condition.
[[Done|escape pod]]VOICE: "Excellent, I can see your levels are stabilising. In about 20 minutes I will be close enough for your pod to dock with my ship. You can relax now. You're safe."
[[THE END]]
[[Check levels.|levels]]
Divert power. (Option no longer available)
[[Communications.|Open]]
[[Done|escape pod]]<b>CURRENT LEVELS</b>
[[power]]
Lights: (print: $lights) %
Communications: (print: $comms) %
Temperature: (print: $temp) ^^o^^C
[[Life support]]
Atmospheric Pressure: (print: $atmos) kPa
Oxygen: (print: $oxygen.toFixed(2)) %
Carbon Dioxide: (print: $co2.toFixed(2)) %
[[Done.|Panel]]
<bold> Atmospheric Pressure <bold/>
Ideal atmospheric pressure levels are 101.3 kPa.
Falling levels will affect health.
When levels fall below 5 kPa you will struggle to breathe.
<bold> Oxygen <bold/>
Ideal Oxygen levels are 21%.
When levels fall below 17% hypoxia will begin to set in.
When levels fall below 11% anoxia will begin to set in.
When levels fall below 6% you will fall unconscious and death will occur shortly after.
<bold> Carbon Dioxide <bold/>
Ideal level is 0.04%
When levels rise above 0.1% you may begin to feel effects.
When levels rise above 1% you will begin to experience headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, heavy feeling in your lungs.
When levels rise above 7% you will fall unconscious and death will occur shortly after.
[[Done.|levels]]<img style="-webkit-user-select: none;background-position: 0px 0px, 10px 10px;background-size: 20px 20px;background-color: white;background-image:linear-gradient(45deg, #eee 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 75%, #eee 75%, #eee 100%),linear-gradient(45deg, #eee 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 75%, #eee 75%, #eee 100%);cursor: zoom-in;" src="https://rebeccaknotebook.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/solar-system-2.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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[[RESTART|Title]]
<bold>Lights <bold/>
When at 100% power is a full. As power drops lights dim.
When at 50% items are just visible.
<bold>Communications</bold>
You need a minimum of 50% to get communications working again.
<bold>Temperature </bold>
Ideal temperature is 25^^o^^C.
Temperature operates on a different power grid. You can divert power from this grid to assist with communications. Where 10^^o^^C is equal to 10% of divertible power.
[[Done.|levels]]<img style="-webkit-user-select: none;background-position: 0px 0px, 10px 10px;background-size: 20px 20px;background-color: white;background-image:linear-gradient(45deg, #eee 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 75%, #eee 75%, #eee 100%),linear-gradient(45deg, #eee 25%, transparent 25%, transparent 75%, #eee 75%, #eee 100%);cursor: zoom-in;" src="https://rebeccaknotebook.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/solar-system-2.jpg" width="600" height="450">
[[START|Story Start]]As your pod launches, it’s struck by debris from the explosion, splitting the pod in two. Your death is quick and painless.
[[THE END]]
Unfortunately, you took too long in solving the CO2 problem. This resulted in you falling unconscious and dying shortly after.
[[THE END]]
Unfortunately, you took too long to fix the hull and stop the loss of atmosphere. What where you doing all this time? Oh well, doesn’t matter, cause you’re dead now.
[[THE END]]
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