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| - Okay, good.
- Oh, good.
- Finally.
- Okay, thanks.
- {Amused} If they were a little less intelligent, we wouldn't even be talking about this. We'd have just swarmed them with synths.
- We've taken everything we know, made a few modifications based on what we think they've done with it in the past ten years...
- {upbeat, enthusiastic / Amused} No, no... let me explain.
- Need? Maybe not. But we want to send them a message, right? Make sure they leave us alone for good. Turning Prime against them will do that.
- {Concerned} No, it's just the first part. Your job then is to get closer to the main camp.
- {Happy} For every generator you take down, it means we can start Relaying in synths, giving you even more of an advantage.
- {Annoyed} How about for once, you assume that I actually know what I'm doing?
- {Concerned} Maybe, but not just that. They'll be somewhat prepared for it.
- What, now? I'm still working over the code that Robotics sent over. The algorithim is a mess; it's not even close to peak efficiency!
- {Professional / Neutral} Of course, Doctor Watson. I'll do my best to discourage him.
- So your end goal is ultimately pretty simple. Get to the robot, then hold the position while the synth does his thing.
- I got the energy source equations for the plasma emitter finished a little early.
- I didn't say it was easy, but I've been practicing at it since I was a little girl.
- {Nervous} You should, yeah. They're just blanketing the whole spectrum so there should be quite a light show.
- {excited / Happy} Okay, thanks. Is this really exciting, or is it just me?
- {Modest} I was on a roll, so I put in a few extra hours.
- Right. They think it's their ultimate weapon. We're going to show them it's ours.
- Anyway, I'm glad you're here. I just wanted to say how much I admire Father, and that's it an honor to meet you.
- Doctor Li can give you the rundown.
- Well, you kind of do, because it's the whole point of this. Doctor Li?
- Evan can give you the rundown.
- {Eager, upbeat} It's really exciting, having you here. I can't wait to see what you can do.
- Oh I think it's a great idea. I mean really, who do they think they are? Using robots, against the Institute? Come on.
- High-energy weapons are sort of a hobby of mine.
- I know, right? I mean... Thanks. I thought it was neat. But still, it's just to help.
- I really hope you'll stay here with us.
- I'm not boring you, I hope.
- {Rhetorical, excited} One day, I'll design a more efficient reactor to replace that old clunker in the basement.
- {Happy} Wherever they land, we can lock on to them and relay synths directly to that position. If there's a hot spot, you can drop synths right on it.
- Look, this is just to provide extra support.
- {Concerned} The problem is getting them there. And you too, for that matter.
- No no, they're not grenades!
- Do you know if the simulation on the main terminal has finished running?
- Oh, well, a lot of us do that.
- Okay. I'll let Doctor Li fill you in.
- Okay. I'll let Doctor Watson fill you in.
- ...and... uploaded the whole thing into a modified synth, capable of delivering the virus directly into Liberty Prime.
- They're going to help buy you some time, while you're completing the real objective.
- Well, I guess now you do.
- {Happy} We've only got a few of these, so put them to good use. Don't go tossing them into the bay.
- {Enthusiastic, friendly / Friendly} I've already started thinking about the next reactor. I'm convinced that antimatter is the way to go.
- {Confident} We can relay you in to a point at the edge of the airport, and then you can get in and take down the generators.
- Mostly components for a new plasma pistol concept I've been toying with.
- {Cheerful, upbeat} Oh, hey, I finished my component stress simulations a little early. Let me know if you need a hand with anything.
- I need to synthesize a few components. Any idea if the latest weapons run has finished yet?
- If nothing else, they'll take a few bullets meant for you.
- {Enthusiastic} If you ask me, we're only scratching the surface with the latest synths.
- {A little defensive} Yeah? What about it?
- {Amused, flattered / Amused} Oh, nothing really.
- {Defensive} I'm listening.
- {Exasperated} Here we go again...
- {Happy} And... oh, I almost forgot! Take these.
- {Happy} Exactly!
- {Happy} Oh, you'll like this.
- {deadpan, annoyed} Hard to please, aren't you.
- {surprised, slightly offended} Of course it is!
- {Confident} You'll have surprise on your side. Should give you some time before they can organize a real defense.
- {Friendly, excited / Friendly} I think an outside perspective is just what we need in our next director.
- {Apologetic} Won't do us any good. There's no direct connection between their robot and the airship.
- {Happy} So, you know that the Brotherhood's main operation is at the airport, right?
- {Amused, flattered} He sometimes has theoretical physics questions for me, though I think it's just an excuse to talk to me.
- {Neutral} So the immediate area around their encampment is a no-go. They don't, however, have the entire airport covered.
- {Upbeat, bubbly, excited at the idea of designing things around the clock} Sleep is such a waste of time. I'd rather be designing more efficient plasma emitters.
- {Dismissive, a little annoyed, you don't like being lectured} Evan, it'll be fine.
- Sorry if I seem distracted. I memorized five sets of design schematics and now I'm doing detailed mental comparisons.
- {snarky} We'll see what you think when you're neck-deep in Brotherhood soldiers.
- {Distracted, but then friendly. You were deep in thought. / Friendly} Hm? Oh, hi there!
- Oh, and don't worry. We'll pull you out of there before everything explodes.
- {very amused} And he'll absolutely recognize their airship as the primary Communist target in the Commonwealth.
- {Sympathetic, then warm and friendly / Neutral} I know this is a difficult time, but I wanted to say that I look forward to working with you, director.
- {Friendly, excited / Friendly} I know you'll honor Father's legacy when you're the director.
- Your real job will be to reach Liberty Prime. You know the deal with that, right?
- Any idea if that experiment with the mass spectrometer wrapped up? I need it for a project.
- {Happy, sharing a secret... said in a low, hushed voice in case Doctor Li is nearby / Happy} Doctor Li might not show it, but I can tell she's excited about having the reactor online.
- I have some extra bandwidth if there's anything that needs doing.
- {Concerned} Basically just scattering any suitably complex signals - like the ones from our Relay - preventing us from getting close.
- He's not going to go stomping around, and he won't be taking orders. But he will have his weapons and targeting systems overridden.
- {Frustrated} This is going to set us back by days, maybe more.
- You really do, because it's the whole point of this. Evan?
- {Apologetic} Only at first, and it won't be that bad.
- Well, there are a few key buildings that are still structurally sound, but no pre-war aircraft are still in service.
- {Concerned} But they're not idiots. They've managed to generate an EM field that's messing with our ability to Relay in.
- The little guy is going to be exposed and vulnerable, so you'll have to keep an eye on him. Make sure he doesn't get shot, you know?
- I've been cutting back on sleep so I can get more work done.
- {Happy} This thing... and I haven't come up with a good name for it yet... It basically deploys a beacon marker.
- {Sad, sympathetic / Sad} I can't imagine what you must be feeling, losing your son so soon after finding him.
- Okay, well I guess I just told you. It's their main base in the Commonwealth.
- {amused} Well, if nothing else it'll take over the weapons systems, and establish their airship as a primary target. You can figure out what happens next.
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