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  1. # Kraz Cybernetics
  2. mission "plugin-artcrew Kraz [0]"
  3. name "Help Kraz scientists with a runaway ship"
  4. minor
  5. description "Scientists from Kraz Cybernetics need you to disable a ship in the <system> system, then land back on <destination>."
  6. source
  7. attribute "rim"
  8. to offer
  9. "combat rating" > 5
  10. "combat rating" < 100
  11. on offer
  12. conversation
  13. `You walk through the spaceport, watching robots slowly load and unload cargo from various ships, when you hear a sudden ruckus. You turn and see a small group of people, most wearing lab coats, exclaiming in dismay as a ship lifts off.`
  14. choice
  15. ` Investigate`
  16. goto continue
  17. ` No time for nonsense right now`
  18. defer
  19. label continue
  20. ` You walk over to ask what might be wrong. After some glances back and forth a bespectacled woman answers. "Our research just ... took off." Her shoulders droop as she looks at the ground. "Years of research, now running around uselessly above us." She sighs, then looks back up at you. "Sorry, manners. I'm Dr. Danifry, and we're scientists with Kraz Cybernetics. We had just finished loading prototype equipment onto a ship for field tests when the ship took off without any of us aboard. Would you be willing to disable the ship for us? It shouldn't have left the system, and if you can disable it, we should have no trouble taking a shuttle up and continuing our work."`
  21. choice
  22. ` "Of course, no problem."`
  23. goto ready
  24. ` "What do I get out of it?"`
  25. ` The scientists trade worried looks until Dr. Danifry speaks up. "We don't have budget to hire you properly, but if you help us we can ... redirect one of our prototypes to you." One of the other scientists starts to object, but Danifry cuts him off. "For security reasons, I can't tell you what it is, but I can say that it's intended for eventual retail sale at over one hundred thousand credits. A single prototype won't be missed, but only if we can recover what's in that ship. Agreed?"`
  26. choice
  27. ` "That sounds reasonable."`
  28. goto ready
  29. ` "Sorry, no dice."`
  30. ` Dr. Danifry frowns, then nods stiffly. "That's all we can offer, sorry." The scientists turn and walk away.`
  31. decline
  32. label ready
  33. ` Dr. Danifry's face relaxes. "Thank you. The ship is just a freighter, so it shouldn't be too difficult to disable. And as mentioned, it should still be in the system." You turn to head to your ship. "Oh, wait! One more thing! The equipment is a a bit unpredictable, so please don't board the ship. It may be dangerous if it's malfunctioning."`
  34. accept
  35. npc save disable
  36. government "Runaway Ship"
  37. personality timid heroic staying disables target
  38. confusion 100
  39. system destination
  40. ship "Runaway Clipper"
  41. dialog "As you check your scans to verify the ship is disabled, you realize there are no life forms detected on board. You should let the scientists know the grim news."
  42. on visit
  43. dialog "The runaway ship is still somewhere in <system>. You need to disable it before returning to the scientists."
  44. on abort
  45. # robots will roll out eventually, but more slowly
  46. event "Kraz robots available" 120
  47. on fail
  48. dialog "You've disabled that runaway ship all right, and a bit more, too. The scientists from Kraz Cybernetics are going to be upset."
  49. # robots will still roll out, but much later
  50. event "Kraz robots available" 240
  51. on complete
  52. outfit "CX9 Crew Robot"
  53. event "Kraz robots available" 14
  54. conversation
  55. `Dr. Danifry is waiting for you when you land. You tell them about the lack of life signs, and she looks at you blankly for a moment. Then she seems to figure out what you're implying, and says, "That's ... not unexpected, and nothing to worry about. Here, let's get your new equipment set up and I think you'll understand."`
  56. ` She turns to a nearby dock system console and types a few things in. Robots load two items covered in tarps into your cargo bay. Once inside, she pulls the tarp from one, and underneath is a robot in the shape of a human! Dr. Danifry looks pleased at your surprise.`
  57. ` "Our newest robot is designed to be a fully-functional crew member. Our newest software update made the robots ... more assertive than intended, and they launched the ship before any humans were on board. This second package is the robot's docking station, where it sorts and processes the day's neural input and shares data with any other connected robots."`
  58. ` She installs the docking station and explains how to use the robot. Apparently, it should last for at least two centuries in working order, as long as it gets an hour of downtime each day cycle. "Of course, you didn't hear any of this from me. And I'd appreciate it if you kept her hidden until they hit the market."`
  59. ` "Fortunately, since you saved our field test, that should only take a couple weeks. I'd rather not imagine how badly we'd have been set back if you hadn't helped us. Thank you again."`
  60. mission "plugin-artcrew Kraz [1]"
  61. name "Help Kraz scientists with a runaway ship"
  62. minor
  63. description "Scientists from Kraz Cybernetics need you to disable a ship in the <system> system, then land back on <destination>."
  64. source
  65. attribute "rim"
  66. to offer
  67. "combat rating" > 100
  68. "combat rating" < 300
  69. on offer
  70. conversation
  71. `You walk through the spaceport, watching robots slowly load and unload cargo from various ships, when you hear a sudden ruckus. You turn and see a small group of people, most wearing lab coats, exclaiming in dismay as a ship lifts off.`
  72. choice
  73. ` Investigate`
  74. goto continue
  75. ` No time for nonsense right now`
  76. defer
  77. label continue
  78. ` You walk over to ask what might be wrong. After some glances back and forth a bespectacled woman answers. "Our research just ... took off." Her shoulders droop as she looks at the ground. "Years of research, now running around uselessly above us." She sighs, then looks back up at you. "Sorry, manners. I'm Dr. Danifry, and we're scientists with Kraz Cybernetics. We had just finished loading prototype equipment onto a ship for field tests when the ship took off without any of us aboard. Would you be willing to disable the ship for us? It shouldn't have left the system, and if you can disable it, we should have no trouble taking a shuttle up and continuing our work."`
  79. choice
  80. ` "Of course, no problem."`
  81. goto ready
  82. ` "What do I get out of it?"`
  83. ` The scientists trade worried looks until Dr. Danifry speaks up. "We don't have budget to hire you properly, but if you help us we can ... redirect one of our prototypes to you." One of the other scientists starts to object, but Danifry cuts him off. "For security reasons, I can't tell you what it is, but I can say that it's intended for eventual retail sale at over one hundred thousand credits. A single prototype won't be missed, but only if we can recover what's in that ship. Agreed?"`
  84. choice
  85. ` "That sounds reasonable."`
  86. goto ready
  87. ` "Sorry, no dice."`
  88. ` Dr. Danifry frowns, then nods stiffly. "That's all we can offer, sorry." The scientists turn and walk away.`
  89. decline
  90. label ready
  91. ` Dr. Danifry's face relaxes. "Thank you. The ship is just a freighter, so it shouldn't be too difficult to disable. And as mentioned, it should still be in the system." You turn to head to your ship. "Oh, wait! One more thing! The equipment is a a bit unpredictable, so please don't board the ship. It may be dangerous if it's malfunctioning."`
  92. accept
  93. npc save disable
  94. government "Runaway Ship"
  95. personality timid heroic staying disables target
  96. confusion 100
  97. system destination
  98. ship "Runaway Argosy"
  99. dialog "As you check your scans to verify the ship is disabled, you realize there are no life forms detected on board. You should let the scientists know the grim news."
  100. on visit
  101. dialog "The runaway ship is still somewhere in <system>. You need to disable it before returning to the scientists."
  102. on abort
  103. # robots will roll out eventually, but more slowly
  104. event "Kraz robots available" 120
  105. on fail
  106. dialog "You've disabled that runaway ship all right, and a bit more, too. The scientists from Kraz Cybernetics are going to be upset."
  107. # robots will still roll out, but much later
  108. event "Kraz robots available" 240
  109. on complete
  110. outfit "CX9 Crew Robot"
  111. event "Kraz robots available" 14
  112. conversation
  113. `Dr. Danifry is waiting for you when you land. You tell them about the lack of life signs, and she looks at you blankly for a moment. Then she seems to figure out what you're implying, and says, "That's ... not unexpected, and nothing to worry about. Here, let's get your new equipment set up and I think you'll understand."`
  114. ` She turns to a nearby dock system console and types a few things in. Robots load two items covered in tarps into your cargo bay. Once inside, she pulls the tarp from one, and underneath is a robot in the shape of a human! Dr. Danifry looks pleased at your surprise.`
  115. ` "Our newest robot is designed to be a fully-functional crew member. Our newest software update made the robots ... more assertive than intended, and they launched the ship before any humans were on board. This second package is the robot's docking station, where it sorts and processes the day's neural input and shares data with any other connected robots."`
  116. ` She installs the docking station and explains how to use the robot. Apparently, it should last for at least two centuries in working order, as long as it gets an hour of downtime each day cycle. "Of course, you didn't hear any of this from me. And I'd appreciate it if you kept her hidden until they hit the market."`
  117. ` "Fortunately, since you saved our field test, that should only take a couple weeks. I'd rather not imagine how badly we'd have been set back if you hadn't helped us. Thank you again."`
  118. mission "plugin-artcrew Kraz [2]"
  119. name "Help Kraz scientists with a runaway ship"
  120. minor
  121. description "Scientists from Kraz Cybernetics need you to disable a ship in the <system> system, then land back on <destination>."
  122. source
  123. attribute "rim"
  124. to offer
  125. "combat rating" > 300
  126. on offer
  127. conversation
  128. `You walk through the spaceport, watching robots slowly load and unload cargo from various ships, when you hear a sudden ruckus. You turn and see a small group of people, most wearing lab coats, exclaiming in dismay as a ship lifts off.`
  129. choice
  130. ` Investigate`
  131. goto continue
  132. ` No time for nonsense right now`
  133. defer
  134. label continue
  135. ` You walk over to ask what might be wrong. After some glances back and forth a bespectacled woman answers. "Our research just ... took off." Her shoulders droop as she looks at the ground. "Years of research, now running around uselessly above us." She sighs, then looks back up at you. "Sorry, manners. I'm Dr. Danifry, and we're scientists with Kraz Cybernetics. We had just finished loading prototype equipment onto a ship for field tests when the ship took off without any of us aboard. Would you be willing to disable the ship for us? It shouldn't have left the system, and if you can disable it, we should have no trouble taking a shuttle up and continuing our work."`
  136. choice
  137. ` "Of course, no problem."`
  138. goto ready
  139. ` "What do I get out of it?"`
  140. ` The scientists trade worried looks until Dr. Danifry speaks up. "We don't have budget to hire you properly, but if you help us we can ... redirect one of our prototypes to you." One of the other scientists starts to object, but Danifry cuts him off. "For security reasons, I can't tell you what it is, but I can say that it's intended for eventual retail sale at over one hundred thousand credits. A single prototype won't be missed, but only if we can recover what's in that ship. Agreed?"`
  141. choice
  142. ` "That sounds reasonable."`
  143. goto ready
  144. ` "Sorry, no dice."`
  145. ` Dr. Danifry frowns, then nods stiffly. "That's all we can offer, sorry." The scientists turn and walk away.`
  146. decline
  147. label ready
  148. ` Dr. Danifry's face relaxes. "Thank you. The ship is just a freighter, so it shouldn't be too difficult to disable. And as mentioned, it should still be in the system." You turn to head to your ship. "Oh, wait! One more thing! The equipment is a a bit unpredictable, so please don't board the ship. It may be dangerous if it's malfunctioning."`
  149. accept
  150. npc save disable
  151. government "Runaway Ship"
  152. personality timid heroic staying disables target
  153. confusion 100
  154. system destination
  155. ship "Runaway Bastion"
  156. dialog "As you check your scans to verify the ship is disabled, you realize there are no life forms detected on board. You should let the scientists know the grim news."
  157. on visit
  158. dialog "The runaway ship is still somewhere in <system>. You need to disable it before returning to the scientists."
  159. on abort
  160. # robots will roll out eventually, but more slowly
  161. event "Kraz robots available" 120
  162. on fail
  163. dialog "You've disabled that runaway ship all right, and a bit more, too. The scientists from Kraz Cybernetics are going to be upset."
  164. # robots will still roll out, but much later
  165. event "Kraz robots available" 240
  166. on complete
  167. outfit "CX9 Crew Robot"
  168. event "Kraz robots available" 14
  169. conversation
  170. `Dr. Danifry is waiting for you when you land. You tell them about the lack of life signs, and she looks at you blankly for a moment. Then she seems to figure out what you're implying, and says, "That's ... not unexpected, and nothing to worry about. Here, let's get your new equipment set up and I think you'll understand."`
  171. ` She turns to a nearby dock system console and types a few things in. Robots load two items covered in tarps into your cargo bay. Once inside, she pulls the tarp from one, and underneath is a robot in the shape of a human! Dr. Danifry looks pleased at your surprise.`
  172. ` "Our newest robot is designed to be a fully-functional crew member. Our newest software update made the robots ... more assertive than intended, and they launched the ship before any humans were on board. This second package is the robot's docking station, where it sorts and processes the day's neural input and shares data with any other connected robots."`
  173. ` She installs the docking station and explains how to use the robot. Apparently, it should last for at least two centuries in working order, as long as it gets an hour of downtime each day cycle. "Of course, you didn't hear any of this from me. And I'd appreciate it if you kept her hidden until they hit the market."`
  174. ` "Fortunately, since you saved our field test, that should only take a couple weeks. I'd rather not imagine how badly we'd have been set back if you hadn't helped us. Thank you again."`
  175. event "Kraz robots available"
  176. set "kraz robots for sale"
  177. outfitter "Kraz Advanced"
  178. "CX9 Crew Robot"
  179. mission "plugin-artcrew Kraz robots available"
  180. landing
  181. source
  182. near "Kraz" 100
  183. to offer
  184. has "kraz robots for sale"
  185. on offer
  186. conversation
  187. `An advertisement crossing your feed catches your eye.`
  188. ` "Kraz Cybernetics is pleased to announce the release of the CX9 Crew Robot! Able to serve any crew function! Now available in select outfitters."`
  189. decline
  190. ship "Clipper" "Runaway Clipper"
  191. outfits
  192. "Beam Laser" 2
  193. "Javelin Mini Pod" 2
  194. "Javelin" 80
  195. "nGVF-DD Fuel Cell"
  196. "LP072a Battery Pack"
  197. "D23-QP Shield Generator"
  198. "Greyhound Plasma Thruster"
  199. "Greyhound Plasma Steering"
  200. "Hyperdrive"
  201. "CX9 Crew Robot" 5
  202. add attributes
  203. "automaton" 1
  204. "self destruct" 1
  205. ship "Argosy" "Runaway Argosy"
  206. outfits
  207. "Energy Blaster" 2
  208. "Meteor Missile Launcher" 2
  209. "Meteor Missile" 60
  210. "Blaster Turret"
  211. "Anti-Missile Turret"
  212. "RT-I Radiothermal"
  213. "LP072a Battery Pack"
  214. "D23-QP Shield Generator"
  215. "Greyhound Plasma Thruster"
  216. "Greyhound Plasma Steering"
  217. "Capybara Reverse Thruster"
  218. "Hyperdrive"
  219. "CX9 Crew Robot" 7
  220. add attributes
  221. "automaton" 1
  222. "self destruct" 1
  223. ship "Bastion" "Runaway Bastion"
  224. outfits
  225. "Plasma Cannon" 2
  226. "Heavy Rocket Launcher" 2
  227. "Heavy Rocket" 60
  228. "Heavy Rocket Rack" 2
  229. "Blaster Turret" 2
  230. "Anti-Missile Turret"
  231. "S3 Thermionic"
  232. "LP144a Battery Pack"
  233. "nGVF-BB Fuel Cell"
  234. "D67-TM Shield Generator"
  235. "Water Coolant System"
  236. "Tactical Scanner"
  237. "Laser Rifle" 7
  238. "Impala Plasma Thruster"
  239. "Impala Plasma Steering"
  240. "Hyperdrive"
  241. "CX9 Crew Robot" 20
  242. add attributes
  243. "automaton" 1
  244. "self destruct" 1
  245. # Deep Sky
  246. # step 1: take coded message to scientist
  247. # step 2: need mystery hardware from somewhere else
  248. # step 3: tactical scan of rival scientist ship
  249. # step 4: coded response
  250. # step 5: free AI module
  251. # step 6: AI modules on sale
  252. # Syndicate Systems
  253. # robots:
  254. # step 1: Kraz sells robots
  255. # step 2: ask questions at outfitter
  256. # step 3: buy robot
  257. # step 4: scan transport
  258. # step 5: robots on sale
  259. # step 6: brief discount
  260. # AIs:
  261. # step 1: Deep Sky sells AIs
  262. # step 2: ask questions at outfitter
  263. # step 3: buy AI
  264. # step 4: fetch training data
  265. # step 5: AIs on sale
  266. # step 6: brief discount
  267. government "Runaway Ship"
  268. swizzle 2
  269. "player reputation" -1000
  270. "hostile hail" "runaway ship hostile"
  271. "hostile disabled hail" "runaway ship disabled"
  272. "bribe" 0
  273. "fine" 0
  274. phrase "runaway ship hostile"
  275. word
  276. "You receive no response."
  277. "UNKNOWN INPUT PLEASE CONTACT ADMINISTRATOR"
  278. "You receive several bursts of static in response."
  279. "DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER"
  280. "You hear a series of beeps and clicks."
  281. "OPERATING OUTSIDE OF STANDARD PARAMETERS"
  282. "FALLBACK BEHAVIOR INITIATED"
  283. "UNKNOWN HOSTILE CONTACT"
  284. phrase "runaway ship disabled"
  285. word
  286. "You receive no response."
  287. "UNKNOWN INPUT PLEASE CONTACT ADMINISTRATOR"
  288. "You receive several bursts of static in response."
  289. "FAILURE FAILURE FAILURE FAILURE"
  290. "You hear a series of beeps and clicks."
  291. "ENTERING SHUTDOWN MODE"
  292. "ERROR CODE [77DFF8A2]"
  293. "STATUS REPORT UNAVAILABLE"