*01 01 {Start of Episode 2}
MISSION BRIEFING FLUX 0473
Javi
Gencore Security Chief

We have been monitoring some unusual freighter shipments between the derelict
planet of Gyges and the capital planet of Torm. Both planets are marked on
your Navigation Screen. Insight into these shipments may give us a clue to 
the whereabouts of Microsol's base of operations. First, set course for Torm 
and investigate. Then return to Deliani to report your findings and to await
further instructions.

You will be given a Gencore Hawk to fly for this mission and greater weapon
clearance priority. Good luck!
*02 01 {Start of Episode 2 - Cube from Deliani}
DELIANI TRANSMISSION FLUX 2894
Javi
Some warnings about Torm. There are dragons there. Yes, dragons. These tree
dragons enjoy feeding on metal and berillium ore of which your ship is
built, so once awakened they'll munch you right out of the sky. The best 
weapon against them is a fire or flame based weapon. 

Also beware of space pirates who have made a number of secret bases there
and can strike without warning. Their ships are usually camouflaged in shades
of green and can be difficult to spot amongst Torm's thick jungles.

*03 11 {After Torm}
TORM TRANSMISSION FLUX
Dougan
Well, well, well. Looks like you've gotten yourself into too much trouble,
as usual. Torm is no place to be investigating for Microsol shipments. 

Hmm... perhaps the reason you've been tracked this far is because there was a
homing device planted on your ship's undercarriage. Pretty high signal one,
too. Don't worry. I removed it, but whoever has been sending you on these
missions sounds like they have no idea what's going on. Microsol's activities
are centered around Savara and the Stargate. I'd say you've been sent on a 
wild goose chase. Have a word with that Javi Onukala you mentioned. Ask for 
answers.

*04 01 {After Deliani}
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Javi
I see you have investigated Torm without success. There HAS to be something
there. 

Homing device? I know nothing about that, but I will run an investigation.
We can't have people trying to murder our agents. Now...

I have been receiving reports from the Ixmucane sector that something 
unusual is going on there. Your next mission will be to fly there and 
investigate. Please select anything you like from our supply stocks.

*05 01 {After Deliani}
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Javi
Beware on this mission of rebels from the Mendivian C sector, near Ixmucane.
These are human pirates who are aiding the Hazudra forces there led by a
faction leader named Reid. Be careful in there or they'll destroy you,
thinking you are a Microsol scout.

Microsol is attempting to gain control of the Hazudra territory there, thus
the rebel forces. But they will make no exceptions when it comes to an 
intruder.

*06 09 {After Giger -Ninja- }
STARGATE TRANSMISSION FLUX 13619
???
Your life is forfeit, human. We know of your plans to sweep the Tyrian
sector and destroy all life. We are going to attack your fleet and obliterate
your merciless ships until you are no longer a threat to us. Your only hope
of escape is to call off the attack. Now.

I will enjoy your destruction.

*07 01 {After Giger}
DELIANI TRANSMISSION FLUX 23920
Javi
We have been notified of a course change. You must immediately head for the
Mendivian C sector and the home city of the rebel forces there. Obliterate
them and return to us. They are threatening to overtake the sector. 

Be careful, Trent. You'll need all the firepower you can get.

*08 06 {After Asteroid}
ASTEROID CITY TRANSMISSION 37238
Reid
I am Reid, head of the rebel Mendivian and Anti Microsol league. We do not
know why you have attacked. I would like an explanation.

What?? WE are not the ones planning an attack against the sector for total
domination. It is Microsol, stationed in Savara and ready to launch within 
the next 10 days! You have been tricked! Apparently you were decieved by 
Javi, who is a Hazudra traitor. He was stolen at birth and placed under 
holographic mind control by Microsol. The most we have been able to uncover 
about him is that he is apparently an infiltrator into Gencore Tech Alliance. 
You MUST return to Deliani and stop him! He is probably the means for Microsol 
to overthrow Gencore. 

Quickly.. restock your ship and head for Deliani before Javi has another
chance to signal Microsol for the start of the attack!

You may be able to reach them before they form a strategic defense.

*09 01 {After Deliani?}
DELIANI TRANSMISSION FLUX 83278
Javi
I see you have discovered the truth. I was going to use you as a scout
for the fleet before I had your brain scanned for knowledge of the Gravitium. 
Well, no matter. You have served your purpose. Our scientists have uncovered 
its secrets and installed new engines into our fleet ships, giving them far 
more power to distribute to the weapon banks. The invasion will begin soon 
and you will have only a few precious days left before we execute you. You are 
being sent by tractor beam to the Impound Station at Gryphon, a little known
and desolate edge of the sector where you will be unable to help your friends
in the Asteroid City. Enjoy your last hours, Trent.

*10 02 {Secret}
TRANSMISSION SOURCE: MagVend 004-55506W
MagVend
Congratulations, Mr. Trent Hawkins

MagVend 004-55506 is proud to congratulate our first-place winner in our
grand sweepstakes.

However, since you haven't ordered anything recently and you're currently
wanted for galactic treason, we've demoted you to third-place to avoid bad
publicity.

To collect your winnings, type in the secret code:

FILE0001 LOOT

After the word LOOT, type in ALT-254 to acknowledge the secret code and press
enter.  We regret that you cannot transmit this code over modem/network due
to its top-secret nature.

MagVend 004-55506B thanks you for your patronage.

*11 02 {Secret}
ARCHIVE DATA
Data
Reference: The Not-so-Great Gryphon Explosion

While under the leadership of General Zinglon, station commander at Gryphon,
a group of scientists excavated what is now called planet Gyges, after the
late Doctor of Metacology, Gyges Phildren.  It is believed they excavated a
number of artifacts and devices which were then transferred to the secret
research station, Gryphon.

Full details were never released, but it is known that Gyges was conducting
some unorthodox research into the abnormal meta-physical energy invoved in the
firing of a secret weapon nicknamed the Zica Flamethrower.  He apparently
removed the outer casing of the device.  This mistake cost him his life and
the lives of over twelve thousand crewmembers serving in that section of the
station at the time.  Sections of the station are still missing, since it was
deemed too expensive and inefficient to repair the damaged sections than build
newer, better designed sections.

Incidentally, General Zinglon is believed to have been demonstrating a new matter
transporter at the time of the explosion, but never arrived at his destination.
A surge of energy occured as the fusion generator near the research section
exploded.  The transporter was linked to that generator since it required
additional power to function than was available with the standard reactors.

At that same time, billions of people reported seeing an image remarkably like
his on their vidscreens.  This in turn produced a fanatical faction of divine
seekers, frustrated with their attempts to convince people that circular
shapes should be worshipped as gods.  They called themselves the Cult of
Zinglon and now work in secret to bring Zinglon, "Master of All", back from
whatever dimension his molecules were scattered to.

See Tunnel World, Zica
    Weapons Research, Station Gryphon
    Zica Flamethrower

*12 07 {Before Gryphon}
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Vykromod
Who do you think you are, you insignificant scum?  Do you know what lies in
store for you here?  The entire Gryphon fleet is mobilized and ready to attack.

Only one pirate has ever made it past our defenses.  We killed him one month
later.


Playtime will not be interrupted by the likes of you.
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