Under Pressure

<div id="MainPage"><div id="Title">Under Pressure</div> [[Start]]</div>

<div class="main"> You approach the gangway of the ship and stop in front of the captain. “Captain Marlin.” you say with an air of professionality. “Ah Sasha you’re here, good. Welcome aboard.” He reaches out and shakes your hand. If you [[follow]] me, I can get you acquainted with my ship and your crewmates before we head out. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> </div>

<div class="main"> Following the captain onboard into the cramped ship he begins explaining the ship as you make your way through. “Here we have the cargo hold. Not much in here for you to keep working other than the door. Marco is usually the one in charge of the cargo.” He looks around, “Doesn’t seem to be here right now, probably in his bunk.” You slip out of the cargo hold through a narrow door and into a tight corridor. “If you stick your head into the left you can see the mess in there. You’ll probably want to coordinate your meals with the rest of the crew since it’s hard to fit more than two in there at once. “Over on the right you’ve got the washroom. Down this way is the [[crew quarters]].” He pauses for a moment, “You should probably go put your stuff in there before we continue.” </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> </div>

<div class="main"> You climb down the short ladder into the crew quarters. As you dismount you see a large man lounging in one of the bunks. He waves to you casually. “You must be the new engineer.” “You must be Marco.” You reply “Sure am. I’m the head of security on the ship.” “I’m Sasha.” You say offering a hand to shake. He shakes your hand. “Let’s hope you last longer than the last engineer. Your bunk’s over there.” He says pointing to an open bed, “You can store your stuff in the drawer under it.” [[ [1] - "Thanks."]] [[ [2] - "What happened to the last mechanic?"]] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> </div>

<div class="main"> "Thanks.” You say trying not to notice his unsettling comment about the last mechanic. You toss your bag onto the bed. Figuring you’ll unpack once you have a free second. “Well I guess I need to get back to my [[tour]] of the ship, I’ll see you around.” You say to Marco as you climb back up the ladder. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> </div>

<div class="main"> “What happened to the last mechanic?” You ask, a little nervous of the answer. “Captain worked ‘em too hard. He quit after the first voyage.” You toss your bag onto the bed. Figuring you’ll unpack once you have a free second. “Well I guess I need to get back to my [[tour]] of the ship, I’ll see you around.” You say to Marco as you climb back up the ladder. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> </div>

<div class="main"> Back up top the captain is waiting for you. “Good to go?” he asks, continuing on before getting a response. “Over here are my quarters.” He says walking past them, “You don’t go in there. If you need me, you knock, or you call me. “Up this way is the bridge.” He pokes his head in, “Jess! Tenzin! Say hi to our new engineer!” He turns back to you, “You can go poke your head on in there and say hi to our helmsman and comms officer.” As you look in you see a scrawny young man who might as well be skin and bones, and a woman built like an Amazonian. “Hi. I’m Sasha.” “Hey.” Comes a rather lackluster reply from both of them. “Alright, let’s show you [[where you’ll mostly be working]].” The captain says pulling you away. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> </div>

<div class="main"> You move into the engine room, filled with all sorts of pipes and wires crisscrossing all over the room. A man who you assume will be a junior engineer is sitting on a stool. This assumption is shattered when the captain speaks. “Baz! What the hell are you doing in here!” “I’m just making sure there’s no security concerns in here captain.” he replies hastily. “Really? ‘Cause it looks like you were slacking off to me. Well say hi to our new engineer, Sasha, and get back to your job.” “Hi Sasha.” He says, “I’m Baz, the junior security officer.” “Hi.” “Alright now go on, get!” shouts the captain and Baz hurries out of the room. You begin to look around the engineering room, taking it all in and getting acquainted with the systems in here. “You get yourself all sorted. I’ll be on the bridge if you have any [[questions]]. We leave at 1800 hours.” </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> </div>

<div class="main"> “Actually, I have a question now.” You pipe up. “Are there any other engineers on the ship? I wasn’t introduced to any.” “Huh? No. It’s just you.” “Just me? To keep a whole ship running?” “Yeah. Is that an issue?” He says indignantly. “Kind of. A ship like this requires 24/7 maintenance and I need to take time to sleep. Leaving the ship on its own for 8 hours is dangerous.” “Then I suggest you learn to sleep in smaller chunks miss Karnov. Or is should I go and hire someone willing to put in the hard work to be a ship’s mechanic?” “No, no. I can do it. I just wasn’t expecting to be alone in it. That’s all.” You say trying desperately to keep the job you had spent so long working to get. “Good. Then I suggest you get well acquainted so your work can go faster.” Replies the captain in an almost patronizing tone as he turns and leaves. You shudder as you start going through the instruments. The trip to Enceladus should take only 76 hours. “I can make it sleep deprived for 3 days, right?” you think to yourself, “Well the captain was right about one thing, you better [[get acquainted]] with the ship fast.” </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> </div>

(set: $stress to 1)(set: $engines to 90)(set: $hull to 90)(set: $shield to 90)(set: $power to 90)(set: $visits to 0)(set: $help to false)<div class="main"> After a couple of hours of familiarizing yourself with the systems, the captain comes back in. “We’re taking off in a moment. Everything good to go?” “All systems are clear.” You reply confidently. “Then go do your thing for takeoff.” The captain says leaving the room Eagerly you go and start flipping switches and valves, turning on and off systems, adjusting settings, and really everything you need to do in order to takeoff. The departure goes smoothly, and you can’t help but be a little proud of yourself. As the ship settles into its rhythm, you wonder what you should do next. It could be a good idea to get a head start on all the maintenance work you’ll be doing. On the other hand, you’ve got some time to rest now and it’s going to be a long flight, might be best to pace yourself </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields]]: $shield% [[Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $engines to it + 10)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$visits is 1)[“The engines. Ship’s going nowhere if those have an issue.” You mutter to yourself. You get up and walk over to them. Pretty good, no critical issues. A few things catch you interest. “Last mechanic did a kind of sloppy job.” You think as you begin to make tweak and optimize the system. An hour or so later you finish up your tweaks. They should give the engines some more time before they need another check in.](if:$visits is 2)[The engines are critical to the ship going anywhere. You figure it’s a good idea to run some checks on them. As the diagnostics are running, you see Baz walk in out of the corner of your eye. [[ [1] - “Aren’t you not supposed to be here?”]] [[ [2] - Ignore him.]] ](if:$visits > 2)[As you make your way to the main engine room, you run into the Captain. "We're about to make a [[gravity boost]] around the sun. I want you ready in case something goes wrong." "Already on my way to the engines." You say but the Captain has already left.] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + 10)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$visits is 1)[Checking the hull integrity seems like a good first step. You begin inspecting the walls at form the exterior of the ship looking for anything of note. Heading towards the cargo hold is probably your best move as it has the lion’s share of hull lining it.](if:$visits is 2)[After finishing up, you decide to inspect the hull of the ship to ensure there’s no pressure leaks. The cargo hold seems like the best place to check since it’s such a large room.](if:$visits < 3)[ When you enter the cargo hold, Marcos is there. He’s sitting on a metal crate using a tablet. He sees you enter and stands up setting the tablet down where he was sitting. “Hey. What brings you in here?” he asks in a tone both quizzical and accusatory. “Checking the hull’s integrity.” “Huh. Old mechanics never did that.” “Then it’s a wonder the ship is still in one piece.” [[ [1] - “What are you doing?”]] [[ [2] - Continue your inspections.]] ](if:$visits > 2)[As you make your way to the cargo bay to check the hull, you run into the Captian. "We're about to make a [[gravity boost]] around the sun. I want you ready in case something goes wrong."] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + 10)(set: $power to it + -5)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$visits is 1)[During your first check of the ship’s systems you didn’t have much time to get acquainted with the shields. You head to the bridge to fix that. You can hear Tenzin and Jess chatting as you approach. When you enter the room, their conversation drops as they greet you. “Hi! What brings you to our neck of the woods?” “Wanted to get the know the shields system better.” “Oh, they’re right under there.” Says Jess pointing to a computer on the left wall. “Thanks!” you say as you make your way over to the computer and take off the casing.](if:$visits is 2)[You decide to check up on the shields. It will be good to make sure those are working well before you get to close to anything dangerous. The system is on the bridge. Jess is sitting there at the helm and Tenzin is dozing off at his comms station. Jess holds a finger to her lips to hush you. “Don’t want to wake him up. When the captain is in his quarters is pretty much the only time he gets to sleep.” She whispers to you. “I’ll try and keep it down while I work on the shields.” You whisper back.](if:$visits > 2)[As you make your way to go check on the shields, you run into the Captian. "We're about to make a [[gravity boost]] around the sun. I want you ready in case something goes wrong."] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + 10)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$visits < 3)[“Power, ship needs power.” You think as you head to the generator. You start to tinker with generator looking for any issues. After looking through everything, you start to take note of the loose ends and other bits of the generator that aren’t serving a purpose currently. After a little bit of thought you start to think that maybe you could use them to better optimize the generator, help the ship run even better. Of course, if you’re wrong the generator will short out for a moment and you’ll be left scrambling to fix it again. You weigh you options carefully. [[ [1] - Try it!]] [[ [2] - Leave it.]] ](if:$visits > 2)[As you make your way to the generator, you run into the Captian. "We're about to make a [[gravity boost]] around the sun. I want you ready in case something goes wrong."] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + -2)(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$help is false)[(if:$visits is 1)[“Best catch some rest while you can, the ship is in good enough condition right now.” You think to yourself. You make your way to the crew quarters to lay down for a bit.](if:$visits is 2)[“I’ve still got some time.” You think to yourself, “I better make sure I stay well rested.” You lay down in your bunk and hope everything doesn’t fall apart while you’re resting]](if:$visits > 2)[As you prepare to rest in your quarters for a bit, you run into the Captian. "We're about to make a [[gravity boost]] around the sun. I want you ready in case something goes wrong." Wearily, you haul yourself to the engine room.](else-if:$help is true)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $help to false)As you go to lay down in your bed to catch a break, Marco climbs down the ladder. “Hey. You got some free time right now? I’m pretty lost on the Einstein field equations.” You sit up remembering how you offered to help him in your free time. If not now, who knows when you’ll get a chance. “Yeah I’ve got time.” You say, “Let me see what you’re working on.”] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

(if:$engines <= $hull and $engines <= $shield and $engines <= $power)[(set: $lowest to "engines")(set: $engines to it + -5)](else-if:$power <= $hull and $power <= $shield and $power <= $engines)[(set: $lowest to "power")(set: $power to it + -5)](else-if:$shield <= $hull and $shield <= $power and $shield <= $engines)[(set: $lowest to "shield")(set: $shield to it + -5)]<div class="main"> You make your way to the main engine readout. You start monitoring all of the major systems and noting their numbers. As you’re checking through, one of the systems stands out to you. (if:$lowest is "engines")[The [[engine]] seems to be running a bit too fast.](if:$lowest is "power")[The [[generator]] seems to be running a bit too fast.](if:$lowest is "shield")[The [[shields]] seem to be functioning at half strength.] Normally, you’d be fine to leave it until you can take a proper look, but you’re not certain it will withstand the gravity boost. You go to check it out just to be safe. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|leave]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|leave]]: $hull% (if:$lowest is "shield")[ [[Shields|shields]]](else:)[ [[Shields|leave]]]: $shield% [[Power|leave]]: $power% </div>

(set: $stress to it + -1)(set: $engines to it + -5)<div class="main"> “Aren’t you not supposed to be here?” You ask, “Captain seemed pretty mad about it earlier.” “Eh it’s fine. Captain was mad I was slacking off, now I’m doing my job. You’re not messing with anything you shouldn’t be back here right?” he asks with a sarcastic grin. “Oh no, you caught me stealing critical ship parts.” You snark back, “Better turn me in to the captain.” “Ha! Good to have someone on the ship I can joke with. Tenzin is the only other one with a sense of humor and the captain is always on the bridge to kill the mood.” You continue on with your checks while you talk with Baz. It helps the next hour not drag on so much. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

<div class="main"> You turn back to your work, with no time to be distracted. Baz walks around the room for a moment inspecting things with a look that shows he clearly doesn’t understand the machinery. A minute later he leaves without saying a word and you can focus again. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div

(set: $stress to it + -1)<div class="main"> “What are you doing?” you ask. “Captain always wants someone guarding the cargo.” “No, I meant on the tablet.” You point at where he set it down as you begin inspecting the hull. “Oh uhhh…” he hesitates, “I’m trying to learn physics.” He says sheepishly. “What for?” you ask now genuinely intrigued. “Thought it would be useful. Being a helmsman and an engineer both need it and they pay a lot better than my job.” [[ [1] - "I could help you."]] [[ [2] - "Good luck."]] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

<div class="main"> You turn and begin your inspections. Marco watches you carefully at first. After a bit he goes back to his tablet and you manage to finish up your inspections. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

(set: $help to true)<div class="main"> “If you want help with anything I can try and teach you in my downtime.” “Really. You know I might take you up on that offer. Thanks!” </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

(set: $help to false)<div class="main"> “Good luck. It took me a few years to self-teaching before I got any good at it. Probably my least favorite part of engineering.” He shrugs and goes back to reading as you finish inspecting the hull. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

(set: $stress to it + 2)(set: $power to it + 10)<div class="main"> “Screw it, I know what I’m doing.” You say out loud to no one in particular. You go for it, trying to get the generator to work harder, faster, better. By the time you’re done, sweat is dripping from your brow. It was an intense bit of engineering, but you’ve done it. You’re confident that this generator has never run this well before. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

<div class="main"> “Best to leave it alone.” You think. Who knows what could go wrong? Maybe it’s better to leave that option in your back pocket if something else breaks. You finish your initial tweaks and prepare to move on to the next project. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields]]: $shield% [[Power|Power]]: $power% [[Rest]] </div>

<div class="main"> As you try to leave the engine room, you run into the captain standing right by the door. “Where do you think you’re going huh? I told you to get in the engine room for the [[gravity boost]]!" he shouts at you. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|gravity boost]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|leave]]: $hull% [[Shields|leave]]: $shield% [[Power|leave]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + 5)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> You go over to the main engine console. Sure enough, the engines are running a few 1000 rpm higher than they should be. You begin punching in the corrections to lower the speed when Jess’s voice comes over the intercom. “Hey Sasha. Is something up with the engines? When I put in a course correction the ship over adjusted.” You finish up your adjustments before shouting back, “Yeah engines were running a bit fast. I noticed it just before you said something. They should be fixed now!” “Glad it was a quick fix, we almost veered too close the sun there.” You breathe a sigh of relief that you decided to check on the issue when you saw it. You [[head back]] to main readout to make sure nothing else is wrong. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|engine]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|leave e]]: $hull% [[Shields|leave e]]: $shield% [[Power|engine]]: $power% </div>

(set: $power to it + 5)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> You go over to the main generator interface. Sure enough, the generator is working overtime and sending excess power to various systems. You begin punching in the corrections to slow it down when Jess’s voice comes over the intercom. “Hey Sasha. Is something up down there? When I put in a course correction the ship over adjusted.” You finish up your adjustments before shouting back, “Yeah generator was outputting too much power. I noticed it just before you said something. They should be fixed now!” “Glad it was a quick fix, we almost veered too close the sun there.” You breathe a sigh of relief that you decided to check on the issue when you saw it. You [[head back]] to main readout to make sure nothing else is wrong. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|generator]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|leave p]]: $hull% [[Shields|leave p]]: $shield% [[Power|generator]]: $power% </div>

(set: $shield to it + 5)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> You head up to the bridge to check out the shields. On your way, you run into the captain. “I thought I told you to get in the engine room for the boost.” He says angrily. “I was and I noticed something off with the shields so I’m going to make sure they’re ok.” “Hump. Alright, make it quick and get back down there.” He says bluntly. As you get onto the bridge and head over to the shields, Jess says, “What brings you up here?” “Shields are giving me weird readings, need to check on them.” “Oh yeah that’s a good thing to have working.” She says in a playful tone, “Especially since the captain likes us to cut it close to the sun to save fuel.” “Well that’s comforting.” You reply. “Relax, as long as the shields are good, we’ll be fine. I’m not gonna veer us into the sun or anything. Besides, we’ve still got time to pull out if the shields won’t hold through it.” With that slight comfort you get to work on the shields. As your readings indicated, they’re not emitting at full force. Looks like a dampener got turned on accidently somehow. You go and flip it back and the readings return to normal. Standing up, you [[head back]] to the engine room before the captain finds a reason to yell at you. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|head back]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|leave s]]: $hull% [[Shields|leave s]]: $shield% [[Power|head back]]: $power% </div>

(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> You plop yourself down in front of the systems again and start monitoring them again. “Everything checks out… everything’s doing alright…” You sit there nervous that something else is going to go wrong. Slowly you watch as all the systems’ statuses begin to change. A brief wave of panic washes over you before you remind yourself that this is normal for a gravity boost. Jess comes in over the intercom and says, “We just hit maximum G’s. Everything A-Okay with you?” Relief washes over you now as you realize you’re past the most dangerous part. “Yep. Everything’s good down here.” You let out a sigh and close your eyes for a moment. “Uhh Sasha…” your relaxation is interrupted by the intercom again, “Remember how I mentioned [[veering too close]] to the sun?” </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|head back]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|head back]]: $hull% [[Shields|head back]]: $shield% [[Power|head back]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> As you try to leave the engine room, you run into the captain standing right by the door. “Where do you think you’re going huh? I told you to get in the engine room for the [[gravity boost|engine]]!" he shouts at you. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|engine]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|leave e]]: $hull% [[Shields|leave e]]: $shield% [[Power|engine]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> As you try to leave the engine room, you run into the captain standing right by the door. “Where do you think you’re going huh? I told you to get in the engine room for the [[gravity boost|generator]]!" he shouts at you. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|generator]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|leave p]]: $hull% [[Shields|leave p]]: $shield% [[Power|generator]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> As you try to leave the engine room, you run into the captain standing right by the door. “Where do you think you’re going huh? I told you to get in the engine room for the [[gravity boost|shields]]!" he shouts at you. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|shields]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|leave s]]: $hull% [[Shields|leave s]]: $shield% [[Power|shields]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)(set: $visits to 0)<div class="main"> You jerk up to attention as warning sirens begin to go off. Everything is beginning to overheat or otherwise go haywire. “What the hell happened!?” you shout at the intercom. “Not sure, somehow we ended up passing 1000 km closer to the sun than expected.” Jess shouts back, “Good news is we’re still on course and none of our critical systems are out. Bad news is we’re basically a rock flying at 75000 km per hour until you get me back control. With systems going critical, you need to decide what to fix first. [[1 - The generator powers everything.|fix generator]] [[2 - Without the engines we’re out of control.|fix engines]] [[3 - If the hull integrity gives, we’re all dead.|fix hull]] [[4 - We need the shields to prevent further damage.|fix shields]] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|fix engines]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|fix hull]]: $hull% [[Shields|fix shields]]: $shield% [[Power|fix generator]]: $power% </div>

(set: $stress to it + 2)(set: $power to it + 10)(set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> You race over to the main generator. Rapidly working to keep it from failing, you’re determined to keep everything up and running. Adjusting a valve here, lowering a setting there, you fight with the generator trying to keep it under control. Finally, you manage to stabilize the system. Just as you take a breath, the captain shouts over the intercom. “Sasha if you let this ship go down, you’re dead you hear me!” As if the that wasn’t already apparent to you. You need to figure out which system to fix next. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> (if:$visits is 2)[[[Main Engines|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Main Engines|fix engines]]]: $engines% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Main Hull|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Main Hull|fix hull]]]: $hull% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Shields|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Shields|fix shields]]]: $shield% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Power|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Power|fix generator]]]: $power% </div>

(set: $stress to it + 2)(set: $engines to it + 10)(set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> Figuring that Jess needs to have control of the ship, you move to fix the engines. Mostly heat damage on them. You work to cool them off and recalibrate the various metrics that got overheated. As you finish patching it up you call out over the intercom. “I got the engines back up for you. You should have control now.” Not wanting the give the captain a chance to yell at you, you move on to the next system. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> (if:$visits is 2)[[[Main Engines|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Main Engines|fix engines]]]: $engines% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Main Hull|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Main Hull|fix hull]]]: $hull% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Shields|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Shields|fix shields]]]: $shield% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Power|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Power|fix generator]]]: $power% </div>

(set: $stress to it + 2)(set: $hull to it + 10)(set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> Right now, the most dangerous thing is a hull breech. You make your way around the ship looking for weaknesses in the hull. As you find them you reinforce them and keep moving to the next one. As you scan the walls of the cargo hold Marco looks like he’s about to say something to you, but you stop him before he gets a chance. “Talk later. Need to make sure the hull isn’t breeched right now.” He gives you some space acknowledging the rush and stress in your voice. You complete your scans of the ship. Confident that a hull breech is no longer imminent, you turn your attention towards getting the ship working properly. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> (if:$visits is 2)[[[Main Engines|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Main Engines|fix engines]]]: $engines% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Main Hull|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Main Hull|fix hull]]]: $hull% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Shields|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Shields|fix shields]]]: $shield% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Power|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Power|fix generator]]]: $power% </div>

(set: $stress to it + 2)(set: $shield to it + 10)(set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> You figure cutting that close to the sun must have given you a faster boost than was planned. Given your course, you might be hitting the asteroid belt a lot sooner than anticipated. You rush to the bridge to make sure the shields are good by the time you get there. You work fast, adjusting, calibrating, and reinvigorating the shields. Once you’ve got then fully online again, you can take a breath knowing that the ship won’t get smashed to bits. Given the current state of the ship though, it is small comfort. You wonder where to turn your attention to next. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> (if:$visits is 2)[[[Main Engines|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Main Engines|fix engines]]]: $engines% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Main Hull|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Main Hull|fix hull]]]: $hull% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Shields|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Shields|fix shields]]]: $shield% (if:$visits is 2)[[[Power|Chew out]]](else:)[[[Power|fix generator]]]: $power% </div>

(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $visits to 0)<div class="main"> As you try and move on in your repairs you’re interrupted by the captain. “What the hell happened?!” he shouts at you, “Why’d everything break down?! You’re supposed to keep this ship running damn it!” You stand stunned in silence for a moment. Is he really blaming this on you? [[ [1] - Jess was flying the ship ]] [[ [2] - Maybe if I had some help... ]] [[ [3] - Fix your own damn ship then! ]] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Chew out]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Chew out]]: $hull% [[Shields|Chew out]]: $shield% [[Power|Chew out]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> “I’m not the one who almost flew the ship into the sun.” You say back, angry that he seems to be pinning this on you. “Oh, so you’re going to try and blame this on Jess huh?” the captain shouts back. “I’m not blaming anyone but when you get to close to the sun things break. Even the best engineer in the universe can’t change that.” “Maybe things are going to break, but a good mechanic works overtime to fix them as they break.” His reply is delivered with such a sting and sense of finality that you can’t think of a response before he turns and walks out. As he leaves, he shouts over his shoulder, “I want this ship running smoothly Ms. Karnov. I hope you can deliver. Your job depends on it.” You sit there seething for a moment wondering if it’s even worth the job at this point. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

<div class="main"> “Maybe things would run better around here if there was another engineer around here.” You say somewhere between pleading and patronizing. “Out of the question!” He shouts back, “You should know just how much it cost to pay an engineer.” “You can’t run a ship with only one engineer.” “Are you telling me how to run my own ship now?!” the captain shouts back. “I’m telling you what I need to do my damn job!” you yell back now furious at him, “It’s too much work for one person to do a good job.” “Then I suggest you work harder Ms. Karnov.” He says in a sudden and unsettlingly composed tone of voice. “You’re here to make sure my ship runs. So, make it run.” </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

<div class="main"> “If you have such an issue with how I try and keep your ship running, why don’t you fix it yourself?” “You know how I fix my ship?” He asks accusingly, “I pay you to do it! So do your damn job and fix my ship!” He turns to storm out of the room but before he does, he gets in on more comment. “How about next time, you try and fix it at a speed proportional to how much I pay you!” Out of all his comments, perhaps the most insulting was the idea that he pays you well. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $engines to it + 10)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$visits < 3)[“Well the engines won’t fix themselves.” You think to yourself. They might be working right now but they’re liable to breakdown again. The last thing you want is for Jess to lose control of the ship at the wrong time. You set down and begin replacing the burnt-out gaskets and other malfunctioning parts.](if:$visits is 2)[As you work, the captain comes in. He hovers around watching you work for a moment, but you give him the cold shoulder and stay focused on your work. “Everything going well here?’ he asks [[ [1] - "No time to chat."]] [[ [2] - "Lots of work to do."]]](if:$visits > 2)[As you make your way over to the engines, a loud grinding sound echoes through the ship. Everything shakes and you see as a crackle of electricity shoots across the console in front of you. Over the intercom comes the captain, “What the hell was that?” “[[Not a clue!|Pirates]]” you shout back, “Seems like everything just got overloaded at once.”] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + 10)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$visits < 3)[You grab a welding torch and some spare sheet metal to make more permanent repairs to the weak parts of the hull. Your work your way around the ship welding the extra metal over the weak points. As you work, you have some time to think and collect your thoughts, since this probably the most mindless part of your job. You start thinking about your argument with the captain. “Maybe I am in the wrong? Maybe I should just be working harder? No, damn it! I’m a person not a machine. I need time to rest, I can’t just work forever.” You try to focus on you welding to get the thoughts out of you head. Eventually, you manage to turn your mind towards your next task.](if:$visits > 2)[As you make your way around the hull, a loud grinding sound echoes through the ship. Everything shakes and you see as a crackle of electricity shoots across a nearby computer console. Over the intercom comes the captain, “What the hell was that?” “[[Not a clue!|Pirates]]” you shout back, “Seems like everything just got overloaded at once.”] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + 10)(set: $power to it + -5)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$visits < 3)[Thinking about what went wrong with everything during the gravity boost, you decide the shields should be your next project. If you can manage to boost them, you can help reduce the effects of any other such errors and prevent as much damage to the systems. When you come onto the bridge, only Tenzin is there. “Where’s Jess?” “She’s getting some rest. We’re just coasting along right now so we don’t need her sitting at the helm.” You go and sit down at the shields and begin working on boosting their output. After a couple of minutes, Tenzin speaks to you again. “So, how do you like working here so far?” [[ [1] - “I don’t really have time to chat."]] [[ [2] - “Captain is a right pain in the ass.”]]](if:$visits > 2)[As you make your way over to the shields, a loud grinding sound echoes through the ship. Everything shakes and you see as a crackle of electricity shoots across the console in front of you. Over the intercom comes the captain, “What the hell was that?” “[[Not a clue!|Pirates]]” you shout back, “Seems like everything just got overloaded at once.”] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + 10)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$visits < 3)[You start working on the generator. The ship needs power to work and there’s only one way to get it. You tune and tweak the generator and patch errors in it from the overheating. The solitude is nice, and the challenge of the work is enough to keep your mind occupied. For a moment, you manage to find yourself enjoying the job just as you thought you would. Unfortunately, it isn’t long before the stress of all the other work you need to do comes flooding back to ruin your bliss. (if:$visits is 2)[As you work, you start to notice fluctuations in the generator’s power. Regular and repeated fluctuations. The problem is you can’t seem to find where they’re coming from. You keep searching but nothing seems to correlate. Eventually, you’re forced to conclude that they must be caused by some interference from outside the ship. You begin to wonder if this fluctuation might be found in other systems too.] ](if:$visits > 2)[As you make your way over to the generator, a loud grinding sound echoes through the ship. Everything shakes and you see as a crackle of electricity shoots across the console in front of you. Over the intercom comes the captain, “What the hell was that?” “[[Not a clue!|Pirates]]” you shout back, “Seems like everything just got overloaded at once.”] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

(if:$visits < 2)[(set: $stress to it + -2)(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)](set: $visits to it + 1)<div class="main"> (if:$visits < 3)[Exhausted from the emergency repairs to the ship, you head to lay down in your bunk and get some sleep. The ship will keep running for a bit in its current condition, you won’t. The sleep that does come to you is unpleasant. Your dreams are of your work and somehow only make you feel more stressed about the work to come. Still, when you wake up you at least have the energy to drag yourself from the bed, which is more than you had when you laid down.](if:$visits > 2)[As you make your way over to take a rest, a loud grinding sound echoes through the ship. Everything shakes and you see as a crackle of electricity shoots across a nearby computer console. Over the intercom comes the captain, “What the hell was that?” “[[Not a clue!|Pirates]]” you shout back, “Seems like everything just got overloaded at once.”](else-if:$help is true)[(set: $stress to it + 1)(set: $help to false)As you go to lay down in your bed to catch a break, Marco climbs down the ladder. “Hey. You got some free time right now? I’m pretty lost on the Einstein field equations.” You sit up remembering how you offered to help him in your free time. If not now, who knows when you’ll get a chance. “Yeah I’ve got time.” You say, “Let me see what you’re working on.”] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

<div class="main"> “No time to chat, I need to work.” You reply with as much snark as genuine need to get the engines working. “Good.” He replies, “Carry on.” </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

<div class="main"> “Lot of stuff that needs to get done. I’m blowing through all your spare parts. The heat really did a number on the engines.” “Can you get us to Enceladus?” “Yeah but you’re going to need to buy more parts for the ship while we’re there.” He grumbles slightly at this and leaves the room. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

(set: $stress to it + -1)<div class="main"> “I don’t really have time to chat. And I think that might answer your question too.” “If you can’t relax and chat while you work, you’re not going to survive long on this ship.” He replies, “Captain doesn’t exactly give us time off.” “You can say that again. A ship should have at least two mechanics, one this big should probably have three.” “At least he gives us beds. Sometimes I think he doesn’t realize people other than him need to sleep.” You chuckle a bit. The two of you chit-chat back and forth for a bit, bemoaning the captain and bonding over your shared experience of constant work. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

(set: $stress to it + -1)<div class="main"> “Captain is a right pain in the ass.” You say still angered over your last argument with him. “Oh yeah. I love my job, but god does he make me want to retire as soon as I can.” “Not that that that’s likely to be soon, given what he pays.” You joke back. He laughs, “You got that right!” The two of you chit-chat back and forth for a bit, bemoaning the captain and bonding over your shared experience of constant work. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Main Engines 2]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Main Hull 2]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields 2]]: $shield% [[Power|Power 2]]: $power% [[Rest|Rest 2]] </div>

(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)(set: $engines to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> You race to the engines. They need to be up and running well so you can put as much distance between you and the pirates as possible. Rerouting power, adjusting the calibrations on them, removing safety limits even where you need to, you help to fix them up. You just [[hope|Fly]] that it’s enough to keep the pirates at bay. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Fly]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Fly]]: $hull% [[Shields|Fly]]: $shield% [[Power|Fly]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> If anything starts shooting at you the hull might give. You rush to reinforce it while you [[hope|Fly]] the other systems hold out well enough for Jess to put some distance between you and the pirates. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Fly]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Fly]]: $hull% [[Shields|Fly]]: $shield% [[Power|Fly]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> You rush up to the bridge to strengthen the shields. If they go down, the pirates might as well have free reign to do what they want with you and the ship. You just have to [[hope|Fly]] the rest of the ship holds on long enough. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Fly]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Fly]]: $hull% [[Shields|Fly]]: $shield% [[Power|Fly]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> You’re sitting ducks without enough power. Racing to fix the generator, you find yourself praying it doesn’t surge and damage everything even more. [[Hopefully|Fly]] the other systems can take it. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Fly]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Fly]]: $hull% [[Shields|Fly]]: $shield% [[Power|Fly]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> Jess shouts over the intercom, “Hang on everyone, we’re about to pull some serious ‘G’s.” You grab onto the wall as you hear the sound of the engines roar with all their might. The hum and drum of the engines grows louder and louder as the ships increases in speed. Eventually, the humming stabilizes. The engines have reached top speed. You hold your breath in anticipation and fear. (if:$engines < 50)[“I’m giving her all she’s got,” Jess says over the intercom with a disheartened tone, “but uhh… they’re [[still gaining|catching up]] on us.](else:)[“Good news, we’re moving faster than them.” Jess calls over the intercom, “Bad news, they’re still coming.” The engines held but you know there’s more to come, and more to fix if you want to escape.] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> (if:$engines < 50)[[[Main Engines|catching up]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Main Engines|Tired 2]]](else:)[[[Main Engines|Main Engines 4]]]: $engines% (if:$engines < 50)[[[Main Hull|catching up]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Main Hull|Tired 2]]](else:)[[[Main Hull|Main Hull 4]]]: $hull% (if:$engines < 50)[[[Shields|catching up]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Shields|Tired 2]]](else:)[[[Shields|Shields 4]]]: $shield% (if:$engines < 50)[[[Power|catching up]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Power|Tired 2]]](else:)[[[Power|Power 4]]]: $power% </div>

(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)(set: $engines to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> The engines are next on your to-do list. They need to be up and running well so you can put as much distance between you and the pirates as possible. Whatever you can do to keep them running. As long as the other systems can [[stay online|More Juice]]… </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|More Juice]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|More Juice]]: $hull% [[Shields|More Juice]]: $shield% [[Power|More Juice]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> The hull is in a fragile state right now. With you out running them, they might start shooting at you to slow you down. You rush to reinforce it while you hope the other systems can [[stay online|More Juice]] as Jess to puts some distance between you and the pirates. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|More Juice]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|More Juice]]: $hull% [[Shields|More Juice]]: $shield% [[Power|More Juice]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> The shields must hold. If they go down, the pirates might as well have free reign of the ship. If every other system can [[stay online|More Juice]], you’ll have a chance. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|More Juice]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|More Juice]]: $hull% [[Shields|More Juice]]: $shield% [[Power|More Juice]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> The drain of the engines on the power is catching up. It needs more power if it’s to keep the whole ship going. You rush to get it working at a higher capacity. Hopefully it’s enough to keep everything else [[online|More Juice]]. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|More Juice]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|More Juice]]: $hull% [[Shields|More Juice]]: $shield% [[Power|More Juice]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> “The pirates are still on us!” Shouts the captain, “Come on, we need to ditch them!” “I’m trying!” Jess shouts back, “If I push the ship anymore, we won’t get away for sure.” (if:$power < 50)[“No, no, no, no!” Jess shouts, “We’re losing power, the pirates are [[catching up]] to us now. We’re not going to be able to get away.”](else:)[“Wait, they’re slowing down. They’re turning away. I think we’ve managed to lose them!” Jess says ecstatic. The joy is quickly over shadowed. “Oh no. They’re turning to fire on us.” You need to make sure the ship can take a shot and keep going.] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> (if:$power < 50)[[[Main Engines|catching up]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Main Engines|Tired 3]]](else:)[[[Main Engines|Main Engines 5]]]: $engines% (if:$power < 50)[[[Main Hull|catching up]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Main Hull|Tired 3]]](else:)[[[Main Hull|Main Hull 5]]]: $hull% (if:$power < 50)[[[Shields|catching up]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Shields|Tired 3]]](else:)[[[Shields|Shields 5]]]: $shield% (if:$power < 50)[[[Power|catching up]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Power|Tired 3]]](else:)[[[Power|Power 5]]]: $power% </div>

(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)(set: $engines to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> Faster engines might make you harder to hit. They need to be up and running well if you’re going to hope to dodge their shots. As long as the ship can [[survive|Shields Up]] one hit this should work. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Shields Up]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Shields Up]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields Up]]: $shield% [[Power|Shields Up]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> If you get hit, the hull might go. You need to strengthen it so you get spaced if a shot lands. Hopefully the rest of the ship can [[survive|Shields Up]]. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Shields Up]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Shields Up]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields Up]]: $shield% [[Power|Shields Up]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> If you’re going to get shot at your only chance lies in the shields [[deflecting|Shields Up]] it. You race to bolster them all while hoping nothing else gives out. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Shields Up]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Shields Up]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields Up]]: $shield% [[Power|Shields Up]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> The shields are going to need some juice if you want them to stand a chance. You need to get the generator working more optimally. Hopefully the shields will be able to [[survive|Shields Up]] a hit then. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Shields Up]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Shields Up]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields Up]]: $shield% [[Power|Shields Up]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> “Shots fired!” comes over the intercom, “Brace for impact!” You grab hold of the wall and wince in fear at what’s to come. The moment of silence is utterly terrifying. (if:$shield < 50)[//Thud//! The dull sound of a shot being deflected by the shields echoes through the ship. //Thud//! Another one bounce off. ''//BANG//''! The sound of an [[explosion]]! One of the shots got through the shields.](else:)[//Thud thud thud//! Three dull sounds echo off the ship. The sound of shields deflecting shots. “Shields are holding but only barely.” Says Jess.] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> (if:$shield < 50)[[[Main Engines|explosion]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Main Engines|Tired 4]]](else:)[[[Main Engines|Main Engines 6]]]: $engines% (if:$shield < 50)[[[Main Hull|explosion]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Main Hull|Tired 4]]](else:)[[[Main Hull|Main Hull 6]]]: $hull% (if:$shield < 50)[[[Shields|explosion]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Shields|Tired 4]]](else:)[[[Shields|Shields 6]]]: $shield% (if:$shield < 50)[[[Power|explosion]]](else-if:$stress > 12)[[[Power|Tired 4]]](else:)[[[Power|Power 6]]]: $power% </div>

(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)(set: $engines to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> With more shots likely inbound, you need a new way to keep the ship safe. Faster engines might make you harder to hit. They need to be up and running well if you’re going to hope to dodge their shots. As long as the hull [[holds|Bombardment]] for a shot or two it should work. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Bombardment]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Bombardment]]: $hull% [[Shields|Bombardment]]: $shield% [[Power|Bombardment]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> You need to strengthen the hull. If shots get through the shields, there’s no telling how much damage it could do. Hopefully the shields will [[hold|Bombardment]], but the hull should be strengthened, just in case. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Bombardment]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Bombardment]]: $hull% [[Shields|Bombardment]]: $shield% [[Power|Bombardment]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> You need stronger shields if you want to have any hope of surviving more shots. You just need to rely on the hull being able to [[hold|Bombardment]] if a shot gets through. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Bombardment]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Bombardment]]: $hull% [[Shields|Bombardment]]: $shield% [[Power|Bombardment]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + 10)(set: $stress to it + 1)<div class="main"> The shields are going to need some juice if you want them to stand a chance. You need to get more power sent over to the shields. You just need to rely on the hull being able to [[hold|Bombardment]] if a shot gets through. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Bombardment]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Bombardment]]: $hull% [[Shields|Bombardment]]: $shield% [[Power|Bombardment]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> Thud! Another shot is deflected by the shields. “Come on… come on… we’re almost out of their range.” Thud! Another hit deflected. You start to jitter. Almost there, almost there… BANG! An explosion echoes through the halls. A shot made it through the shields. “Sasha! Find me the damage of that hit!” shouts the captain. (if:$hull < 50)[It doesn’t take you long to find the impact sight. A large hole in the wall of the cargo hold. If you want to give the ship a chance of getting away, you need to cut life support to the hold. Without hesitation, you seal off the room and turn off it’s life support. Cargo is surely lost through that hole but at least [[the crew]] will make it out.](else:)[An explosion echoes through the halls. A shot made it through the shields. “Sasha! Find me the damage of that hit!” shouts the captain. You race through the ship looking for any signs of damage. You manage to find the impact point; a large dent is made in the hull. However, it is managing to hold. “We’re out of their range!” shouts Jess over the intercom. The whole crew breathes a massive [[sigh of relief|Evade]].] </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> (if:$hull < 50)[[[Main Engines|the crew]]](else:)[[[Main Engines|Evade]]]: $engines% (if:$hull < 50)[[[Main Hull|the crew]]](else:)[[[Main Hull|Evade]]]: $hull% (if:$hull < 50)[[[Shields|the crew]]](else:)[[[Shields|Evade]]]: $shield% (if:$hull < 50)[[[Power|the crew]]](else:)[[[Power|Evade]]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> Everyone on the ship gulps as you all realize what’s about to come. “Marco, Baz,” The captain says over the intercom, “this is why I hired you. Best get ready, and here’s to hoping you make it out alive.” A moment later you hear the captain walking towards you. “I hope you realize they need to risk their lives now because you couldn’t do your job.” “No,” you say back, “I couldn’t do the impossible.” “Don’t be so dramatic. Just remember the [[outcome]] here is on you.” He says as he walks away. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|outcome]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|outcome]]: $hull% [[Shields|outcome]]: $shield% [[Power|outcome]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> As the explosion shakes the ship, you look for where the hit was. It doesn’t take you long before you notice the breeze heading towards the mess. You run over there to see absolute carnage. It looks like some gas line was hit and exploded from the shot. You’re about to seal off the room when you see Baz, very bloody, laying there in the room. You rush in to drag him out of there before you seal off the room. By the time you get him out, Marco has also made it over here. He garbs Baz and holds him as you seal off the room. Then the [[captain]] shows up. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|captain]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|captain]]: $hull% [[Shields|captain]]: $shield% [[Power|captain]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> You sink down against the wall and focus on your breathing. “It’s over… it’s over.” You say attempting to comfort yourself. The captain walks down the hallway towards you. “What’s the status of the hull?” he asks. “Breech in the cargo chamber. It was too big to fix so the hold was sealed off and life support to it was cut to preserve it for the rest of the ship.” You say with an exhausted and breathy voice. “What!?” Shouts the captain, “What of the cargo!?” “Some of it likely has or will fly out the hole. The big stuff is probably still there.” “Unacceptable! Get back in there and fix the hull!” “I can’t!” You explain, “I can’t fix it while we’re still in space.” “I don’t care what you think you can and can’t do! Just fix it.” “It’s impossible!” you shout back. Your argument is interrupted as [[Baz]] runs around the corner. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Baz]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Baz]]: $hull% [[Shields|Baz]]: $shield% [[Power|Baz]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> As the ship gets away from the pirates you lean against the wall before sliding down it and sitting on the floor. Exhausted, stressed, and generally in need of a break, even the cold metal floor feels comfortable. You close your eyes and sit there, trying to relax, trying to let your heart rate slow down. The sound of footsteps approaching force you to open your eyes. The captain stands over you. “Well that was close.” He says. “Sure was. Does that happen usually?” “No, but it’s always a possibility. So, we need to make sure we’re prepared for it and the ship is running smoothly. I hope you’ll remember that for the future.” You sit there with your mouth agape. Is he really trying to [[blame]] you for these issues again? </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|blame]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|blame]]: $hull% [[Shields|blame]]: $shield% [[Power|blame]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> “I’ve had enough of your crap!” you shout at him, “We’re lucky we made it out of there. I can barely even thing right now, let alone fix things! And if you want things fixed faster in a situation like this how about having someone else who can do the damn work!” “Making excuses now…” he starts to say but you interrupt him. “I’m not making excuses. I’m telling you facts. What you want is impossible. What I just managed to pull off is nigh impossible.” You pull yourself to your feet and stick a finger in his face aggressively. “I’m going to sleep. Don’t wake me unless the ship is about explode.” You walk off, satisfied at having told him off. Of course, you’re almost certainly going to need a new job once you land but whatever. [[At least you can sleep|End]]. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|End]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|End]]: $hull% [[Shields|End]]: $shield% [[Power|End]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> “Did you say you sealed the cargo hold and cut its life-support?” He says with a look of sheer terror on his face. “Yeah…” You say hesitantly, confused by his concern. “Marco was in there…” he says going ghostly pale. You all slowly turn towards the cargo hold door in horror. There is a deathly silence in the air. “What have you done?” The captain says turning towards you. “I… I didn’t see him… I… oh god.” You say on the brink of tears, “Did… did I kill someone? How? How did I not see? Wh…” you can’t finish you thought as you [[break down|End]] on the floor. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|End]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|End]]: $hull% [[Shields|End]]: $shield% [[Power|End]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> He takes one look at Baz before he immediately turns to you. “This is what happens when you don’t do you job! I hire you to keep the ship running and you neglect it and now Baz got hurt because of it!” the captain yells at you. “I did my best! I got the ship this far which is already a damned near miracle! Don’t try and pin this on me. It’s on your head for not hiring another mechanic. You can’t run a ship this big with only one!” “You think that justifies you being so lazy?!” “Lazy!? Are you…?” You’re cut off by Marco. “Shut up! Both of you!” he barks in a tone more commanding than the captain could ever muster, “It doesn’t matter who, but someone was negligent, and now Baz is dead!” A hush falls over the room as everyone’s gaze shifts towards Baz, [[laying motionless|End]] in Marco’s arms. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|End]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|End]]: $hull% [[Shields|End]]: $shield% [[Power|End]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> The waiting is intense, what is only a minute or so feels like an eternity. But then you hear the clang of another ship docking with yours. More waiting, more stress. You hear the sounds of gunshots being fired in the cargo hold. Then a voice comes over the intercom. “Could the rest of the crew please come to the cargo hold. We don’t want to hurt you; we have a deal to offer.” You don’t recognize the voice and it fills you with dread. A moment later the captain’s voice comes over the intercom, “We’ll come. Everyone, head to the cargo hold.” You don’t want to listen to the captain, but you don’t know what else you could do. Shaking, you make your way to the cargo hold. As you stumble in there, the rest of the crew is already in. Three pirates stand there with guns pointed at everyone. “This is all of us.” The captain says, “What do you want?” “Well,” the pirate captain begins, “our ship could use some repairs to it. So, we’ll offer you this deal, you give us an [[engineer]], and we let you go. We’ll still be taking your cargo of course but you get to keep your ship… and your freedom.” </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|engineer]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|engineer]]: $hull% [[Shields|engineer]]: $shield% [[Power|engineer]]: $power% </div>

<div class="main"> You barely have a moment to be afraid of the deal before the captain responds, “Deal.” “What?!” You blurt out along with Tenzin and Jess. “We wouldn’t be in this mess if it wasn’t for her.” He says staring daggers at you. “Wonderful!” Says the pirate captain as one of the others goes to grab you. They start dragging you away from the rest of the group. “You’re a monster!” you shout back at the captain. “I’m doing my job.” “No, you’re running from your responsibilities.” Your shouts of anger are pointless as the [[pirates drag you onto their ship|End]]. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|End]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|End]]: $hull% [[Shields|End]]: $shield% [[Power|End]]: $power% </div>

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(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)(set: $stress to it + -1)<div class="main"> Sooo... tired. You try to pull youself up but you can't you collapse unable to do anything else. All you can do now is hope and pray that they don't catch you, and [[hope|Fly]] that you can summon back your strength. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Fly]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Fly]]: $hull% [[Shields|Fly]]: $shield% [[Power|Fly]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)(set: $stress to it + -1)<div class="main"> Sooo... tired. You try to pull youself up but you can't you collapse unable to do anything else. All you can do now is hope and pray that they don't catch you, and [[hope|More Juice]] that you can summon back your strength. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|More Juice]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|More Juice]]: $hull% [[Shields|More Juice]]: $shield% [[Power|More Juice]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -5)(set: $hull to it + -5)(set: $shield to it + -5)(set: $power to it + -5)(set: $stress to it + -1)<div class="main"> Sooo... tired. You try to pull youself up but you can't you collapse unable to do anything else. All you can do now is hope and pray that they don't catch you, and [[hope|Shields Up]] that you can summon back your strength. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Shields Up]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Shields Up]]: $hull% [[Shields|Shields Up]]: $shield% [[Power|Shields Up]]: $power% </div>

(set: $engines to it + -10)(set: $hull to it + -10)(set: $shield to it + -10)(set: $power to it + -10)(set: $stress to it + -1)<div class="main"> Sooo... tired. You try to pull youself up but you can't you collapse unable to do anything else. All you can do now is hope and pray that they don't catch you, and [[hope|Bombardment]] that you can summon back your strength. </div> <div class="hud"> Stress Level: $stress <br> [[Main Engines|Bombardment]]: $engines% [[Main Hull|Bombardment]]: $hull% [[Shields|Bombardment]]: $shield% [[Power|Bombardment]]: $power% </div>