Full Text for Into the Breach

What follows is the full text for the scenario "Into the Breach".

Lumbering into double-echelon formation the robotic sentries take up positions on either side of the complex's security door and wait, their servo-mechanisms winding to a whining halt.

"I take it that they know we're here," William says. "They don't seem to be too concerned yet. I would wager that the more inconspicuous we seem, the better off we are at the moment."

Discovering a latch recessed into the floor, William opens up a concealed compartment, finds a small switch.

"Think I should press it?" William asks.

Freed from its moorings a secondary security door slams down, shutting the sentry robots safely outside.

"That should prevent any future problems," William says.

"Intruders, you are ordered to leave," a synthesized voice clicks on the intercom. "Your displays of force are futile. Our calculations indicate odds of ten thousand to one against you successfully circumnavigating the defense perimeter. Leave without further penetration into the complex. The Ipremi Secundus have no further interest in the human interference issue. End transmission."

"Unexpected variance," the Ipremi Secundus says, apparently addressing another Secundus via a com link. "This defense complex has been compromised and can no longer be considered a viable strategic anchor, Prime Secundus. Suspect possible security breakdown within Ominar infiltration program. Recommend invasion hold until further evaluations of the human factor can be compiled and analyzed. We will liquidate the current security threat. Until such time we have secured the algo cam in a high security vault within this complex. Only destruction of the entire Base's computer and security systems would allow access. End transmission."

"General breech order 10-7A is now in effect. This armory may only be accessed by Ipremi Secundus or their servants," a computerized voice says as William steps in front of the door.

A red light flashes on and off over a drop slot located to the right of the door.

"Access approved," the computer voice says as the door slides open.

A strange series of lights glimmer on the face of the computer screen as William toys with the controls. After a few minutes a comprehensible message finally appears on the face of the screen.

"The phase defensive field has been sealed off for your protection. In case of emergency, the computer may be accessed by destroying this wall."

Red letters glow on the monitor.

"The Phase Defensive Field is now active. Deactivation requires the destruction of this unit and the destruction of the final sequence computer. Please be advised that this decision is irreversible."

Using the scanner to translate the stenciled letters above the computer screen, William is able to read the alien script.

"This is the Final Sequence Computer, whatever that means," William says.

William is unable to find the computer's controls.

The terminal looks like it could be activated by an Escape Code.