Find Lt Iolo over at Wubble Woo base. Ask him for Supply/Equipment Request Form: A95-R-776. You'll need to fill this out in triplicate. Once you get a Supply/Equipment Request Form Receipt, you'll need to await delivery of the parts. At that time track down a Barracuda Interceptor Request for Optional Parts Form: B23-U-882. Make sure you get the 2040 version of the form because the 2025 version is for something totally different. After that, get it authorized and find some disgruntled mechanic to put the parts in.
I also recommend wearing your optional Deep-Sea Bail Out Reinforced Helmet and ReBreather System Mk. IIat all times. Just in case that mechanic was annoyed at you for making him do a lot of unnecessary work.
Unfortunately the A95-R-776 is on backorder. I'm working a barter for some Supplemental Requisition Forms, Equipment (good old S-1212's) to get us through. They want our last box of peanut brickle, though, and that may be too high a price.
Hey guys, what happened the base PA systems? It's like they've all been recently shot with our fancy new gauss weaponry.
How'd that happen?
Security footage shows several incidents of X-COM Aquatic Division operatives following Director Chiasaur's orders to practice with the newly developed gauss weaponry in the hallways and storerooms. Unfamiliarity with the technology seems to have resulted in much collateral damage to the base's PA systems.
All except those in the vicinity of Ensign Rankenphile, which have been zealously protected from all damage while he clutches his Flounder plushie.
Reports of speakers being found crushed with tank tread marks on them have been dismissed as completely unfounded rumor, as there is no security footage of any times it was alleged to occur.
How the fuck are there tread marks on the walls and ceiling?
Classified footage from Coelacanth maneuverability field tests.
Really the game doesn't have the "sea" think planned out very well. Your agents can't swim, they can throw grenades fine, and the fire can spread around after you fire an incendiary round
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I love having incendiary rounds underneath the sea. It just feels so... ironic.
Not scientifically impossible, just ironic.
The flare's chemical composition, pressed into a steel tube, produces sufficient oxygen and nitrogen to maintain a very hot flame.
The flare burns so fiercely at more than 2,000 degrees Celsius that this creates enough pressure to keep the water from entering the tube.
Its intensity is produced by a mix of oxygen-generating chemicals as well as the combustible element magnesium in a finely powdered form.
Yeah, in the Navy we called these Class Delta fires (Alphas are standard Ash/Dry fires, Bravo is fuel/grease/wet fires, and Charlie are electrical fires). There was only one way to extinguish a Delta; throw it overboard. Did I mention that most likely Delta fire would be an aircraft?
I love having incendiary rounds underneath the sea. It just feels so... ironic.
Not scientifically impossible, just ironic.
One of my proudest moments in this game was actually lighting an Aquatoid on fire and watching it slowly burn to death.
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edited December 2010
Only one downside...
You can't pee on the fire to put it out when you're underwater.
I love having incendiary rounds underneath the sea. It just feels so... ironic.
Not scientifically impossible, just ironic.
The flare's chemical composition, pressed into a steel tube, produces sufficient oxygen and nitrogen to maintain a very hot flame.
The flare burns so fiercely at more than 2,000 degrees Celsius that this creates enough pressure to keep the water from entering the tube.
Its intensity is produced by a mix of oxygen-generating chemicals as well as the combustible element magnesium in a finely powdered form.
Yeah, in the Navy we called these Class Delta fires (Alphas are standard Ash/Dry fires, Bravo is fuel/grease/wet fires, and Charlie are electrical fires). There was only one way to extinguish a Delta; throw it overboard. Did I mention that most likely Delta fire would be an aircraft?
Note that this doesn't so much extinguish the fire as make it someone else's problem.
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edited December 2010
Debriefing, X-Com aquatic recovery operation 3.
Another victory, if less flawless than the previous recoveries.
We have received complaints regarding the official policy for the mission regarding limited use of high explosives.
We understand that. It was an emotional time for all of us
But consider the damage to the alien materials recovered if there had been no embargo on heavy weapons, a few trigger happy grunts, and no hostile presence. If we went and made a major security situation out of it, the Zrbite would have been destroyed, displeasing the funding council. The council of funding nations steps in, and there's no exclusive rights for anyone. The decisions regarding explosives were a bad call, of course, but circumstances should be considered.
As for agent OnTheLastCastle, he will be missed. If it would be any consolation, the footage suggest his last action was diving on the alien grenade, reducing its impact and quite possibly saving several lives.
I love having incendiary rounds underneath the sea. It just feels so... ironic.
Not scientifically impossible, just ironic.
The flare's chemical composition, pressed into a steel tube, produces sufficient oxygen and nitrogen to maintain a very hot flame.
The flare burns so fiercely at more than 2,000 degrees Celsius that this creates enough pressure to keep the water from entering the tube.
Its intensity is produced by a mix of oxygen-generating chemicals as well as the combustible element magnesium in a finely powdered form.
Yeah, in the Navy we called these Class Delta fires (Alphas are standard Ash/Dry fires, Bravo is fuel/grease/wet fires, and Charlie are electrical fires). There was only one way to extinguish a Delta; throw it overboard. Did I mention that most likely Delta fire would be an aircraft?
Note that this doesn't so much extinguish the fire as make it someone else's problem.
Seeing as how the only things living under the water are blood thirsty alien bastards, that's just a bonus.
I remember the first time I played through TFTD, a lobsterman waltzes out out of nowhere, only to be promptly crushed by a still flaming F-16 that had been thrown overboard by an aircraft carrier on the surface a few thousand feet above us.
Great game.
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If it was a 16 it was shot down, not jettisoned. Falcons arent carrier based.
Either way, lucky break.
I remember the first time I played through TFTD, a lobsterman waltzes out out of nowhere, only to be promptly crushed by a still flaming F-16 that had been thrown overboard by an aircraft carrier on the surface a few thousand feet above us.
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edited December 2010
Our first funding assessment came in shortly after the recent recovery.
I am pleased to report that it was a success.
We have been granted additional funding, slightly less intrusive oversight, and generally greater operational autonomy. Enough to expand our active contact team, replace losses, and fill out the science staff, at any rate.
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edited December 2010
The Director Protects...
And I'm sure that next mission will be a Terror mission. Question is: ocean liner or costal town?
Depends. If it's the start of the month it's almost certainly a port (or island). If it's the end of the month it's the mission of death.
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Director Chiasaur,
I see you're running a tank with an unimprinted AI. I recommend against this course of action, as a blank AI shows no initiative, and less discretion. More importantly, they can't be counted on to protect your aquanauts. I recommend requisitioning another AI template immediately or you may find that second tank more hindrance than help.
Also some jackoff in the AI R&D department topside made the default system font for blank AIs Comic Sans.
Depends. If it's the start of the month it's almost certainly a port (or island). If it's the end of the month it's the mission of death.
What are you talking about? All Terror missions are missions of Death. On an island, the aliens hide in a closet, wait for you to come by, bust out, and sing "happy birthday" with their Sonic guns. On a boat, the main difference is that they all hide in their cabins until the Captain gives the cue
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Docken, if you're on the first USO headed to our based, we've got problems...
(USO - Unidentified Submergible Object, literally UFOs of the Sea, IE Enemy Craft)
Director Chiasaur,
I see you're running a tank with an unimprinted AI. I recommend against this course of action, as a blank AI shows no initiative, and less discretion. More importantly, they can't be counted on to protect your aquanauts. I recommend requisitioning another AI template immediately or you may find that second tank more hindrance than help.
Also some jackoff in the AI R&D department topside made the default system font for blank AIs Comic Sans.
If that's the case, I'd like to Volunteer to be imprinted into the secondary AI unit. My only request is that you help me find a woman named Sarah Connor.
Director Chiasaur,
I see you're running a tank with an unimprinted AI. I recommend against this course of action, as a blank AI shows no initiative, and less discretion. More importantly, they can't be counted on to protect your aquanauts. I recommend requisitioning another AI template immediately or you may find that second tank more hindrance than help.
Also some jackoff in the AI R&D department topside made the default system font for blank AIs Comic Sans.
If that's the case, I'd like to Volunteer to be imprinted into the secondary AI unit. My only request is that you help me find a woman named Sarah Connor.
Depends. If it's the start of the month it's almost certainly a port (or island). If it's the end of the month it's the mission of death.
What are you talking about? All Terror missions are missions of Death. On an island, the aliens hide in a closet, wait for you to come by, bust out, and sing "happy birthday" with their Sonic guns. On a boat, the main difference is that they all hide in their cabins until the Captain gives the cue
One of them is worth doing, the other you should just land and immediately take off. Fuck those missions.
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Well, we may have lost a soldier, but look on the bright side! I now have six more alien corpses and one human corpse to dissect. Doesn't that just make it all worth it?
Well, we may have lost a soldier, but look on the bright side! I now have six more alien corpses and one human corpse to dissect. Doesn't that just make it all worth it?
Well, since crewman whatshisname got blown up by a grenade, I'm sure his remains are of more value to weapons research rather than xenobiology.
Docken, if you're on the first USO headed to our based, we've got problems...
(USO - Unidentified Submergible Object, literally UFOs of the Sea, IE Enemy Craft)
Hmmm, that explains all the "tests" I had to go through before they let me on the thing... oops!
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wait... Classified footage from Coelacanth maneuverability field tests.
Not scientifically impossible, just ironic.
Yeah, in the Navy we called these Class Delta fires (Alphas are standard Ash/Dry fires, Bravo is fuel/grease/wet fires, and Charlie are electrical fires). There was only one way to extinguish a Delta; throw it overboard. Did I mention that most likely Delta fire would be an aircraft?
One of my proudest moments in this game was actually lighting an Aquatoid on fire and watching it slowly burn to death.
You can't pee on the fire to put it out when you're underwater.
Note that this doesn't so much extinguish the fire as make it someone else's problem.
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Zharkon: Most of us are still standing. Don't seem to be any serious injuries, but Castle...
Carthage: Someone toss me a medkit!
Raneados: Carthage, I don't think that's going to do any good.
Carthage: He's gonna be okay. He's gonna be okay. Just toss me the fucking medkit!
Rainfall: Getting one right now.
Carthage: Alright, you alien piece of shit, you hurt a friend of mine. Prepare to die.
Carthage: Fuck
Rainfall: Got this one. Hold tight.
Rainfall: Don't got this one!
Raneados: Nice and smooth, just like in training. Careful...
Raneados: Bullseye.
Carthage: You're going to be okay. Just stay calm....
Rankenfile: He's dead. Get your fucking pansy ass back in the sub and get to your second string corpse fucking while the real men deal with problems.
Mission ends
Why I fear the ocean.
Another victory, if less flawless than the previous recoveries.
We have received complaints regarding the official policy for the mission regarding limited use of high explosives.
We understand that. It was an emotional time for all of us
But consider the damage to the alien materials recovered if there had been no embargo on heavy weapons, a few trigger happy grunts, and no hostile presence. If we went and made a major security situation out of it, the Zrbite would have been destroyed, displeasing the funding council. The council of funding nations steps in, and there's no exclusive rights for anyone. The decisions regarding explosives were a bad call, of course, but circumstances should be considered.
As for agent OnTheLastCastle, he will be missed. If it would be any consolation, the footage suggest his last action was diving on the alien grenade, reducing its impact and quite possibly saving several lives.
That is all, for the
Why I fear the ocean.
Generally you get lumped with a grenade the second you bunch up around the USO on exit... that's always a fun one when you're first starting out.
Seeing as how the only things living under the water are blood thirsty alien bastards, that's just a bonus.
Great game.
Either way, lucky break.
This thread is gonna be okay.
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I am pleased to report that it was a success.
We have been granted additional funding, slightly less intrusive oversight, and generally greater operational autonomy. Enough to expand our active contact team, replace losses, and fill out the science staff, at any rate.
Staleghoti
Tommy2hands
EnglishBob
Valvejunkie
Nocren
and
Docken
you have all expressed interest in fieldwork in the past. If you still wish to join, knowing the risks, respond immediately.
If not, those lower on the list will be contacted.
Why I fear the ocean.
Raneados: 2 kills
Zahrkon: 1 kill
Campion: 1 kill
Rainfall: 1 kill
TofySteDeth AI unit: 3 kills
Secondary AI unit: 1 kill
OnTheLastCastle (dec.): 1 kill
Pilot boards
TimSpork's Ghost: 3 craft downed, 6 confirmed kills
Why I fear the ocean.
Welcome aboard, recruit.
You'll be filling OnTheLastCastle's place in the Triton when you arrive. We only hope you do as well.
Why I fear the ocean.
That place of course is "Meat shield closest to the door", the rest of the soldiers thank you for your impending sacrifice.
And I'm sure that next mission will be a Terror mission. Question is: ocean liner or costal town?
I see you're running a tank with an unimprinted AI. I recommend against this course of action, as a blank AI shows no initiative, and less discretion. More importantly, they can't be counted on to protect your aquanauts. I recommend requisitioning another AI template immediately or you may find that second tank more hindrance than help.
Also some jackoff in the AI R&D department topside made the default system font for blank AIs Comic Sans.
Reporting for duty Sir!
Just need to triple my life insurance and I will be on the first USO headed to base...
What are you talking about? All Terror missions are missions of Death. On an island, the aliens hide in a closet, wait for you to come by, bust out, and sing "happy birthday" with their Sonic guns. On a boat, the main difference is that they all hide in their cabins until the Captain gives the cue
(USO - Unidentified Submergible Object, literally UFOs of the Sea, IE Enemy Craft)
Spy check!
If that's the case, I'd like to Volunteer to be imprinted into the secondary AI unit. My only request is that you help me find a woman named Sarah Connor.
Check out the Penny Arcade World of Tanks thread to join us in some fun times.
Acknowledged.
Why I fear the ocean.
One of them is worth doing, the other you should just land and immediately take off. Fuck those missions.
At first, anyway.
Hmmm, that explains all the "tests" I had to go through before they let me on the thing... oops!