W7-UkpyrBefore

Wizardry VII - Ukpyr Before Attack

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1.	Ukpyr, City of Glory, Umpani Sovereign
2.	As you enter the town, a huge Umpani soldier blockades the street and motions for you to halt. This domain is under the jurisdiction of the Umpani Imperium, no one is allowed entry or passage, you must depart immediately or you will be consigned as enemies hostile to the Imperial Umpani Federation. Unless, of course, you are here to enlist as scouts for the Special Tactical Forces, are you here to enlist? ->answer yes Enlistments may proceed to the Recruiting Station, on the south side of town, if anyone stops you, tell them you are "New Recruits", the watchword is "Victory".
3.	Surveying the occupied city, you had expected to see fallen ruins and crumbling stones, instead, the Umpani have impressively managed to reconstruct the town after their own fashion, using the same stones that once belonged to this legendary city. How fitting for Ukpyr to be so reborn, and for the Umpani, what an interesting attestment to their underlying nature, the only unspoken, nagging question at the back of everyone's mind is, what price glory?
4.	N.E.P.S. Barracks
5.	Recruiting Station
6.	Upon a wall of the recruitment center, the giant head of a stern looking Umpani armsman, dressed in colorful military regalia adorns a larger than life-size poster over which is printed in bold letters: DUTY POWER VICTORY I.U.F. NOW! The image possesses a striking allure which seems to promise an end to the ordinarily confused and chaotic mess that passes for existence, and only as an after thought do you reflect upon the possible price of such servitude, the freedom of choice, just then, a somewhat puffy figure makes his presence known with an intruding snort. It's a great opportunity you know, back home you probably wouldn't even be considered, but there are special exemptions for remote exploratory operations, assuming of course, that you are interested in the S.T.F., that is Special Tactical Forces, scouting operations and the like, Do you want to enlist as scouts for the Imperial Umpani Federation? ->answer yes My name is Sergeant Balbrak, and I'll be your commanding officer, As recruits of the S.T.F. you will be given special assignments, The pay is proportional to the task, and you can pick up your orders from me for the time being, You may stay in the N.E.P.S. barracks while here in Ukpyr, the New Enlistments Personnel Station, Take this letter to Sergeant Kabomm at the Supply Depot to pick up your issue of I.U.F. gear, and he will direct you from there. ->get [I.U.F. #1 ORDERS] And by the way, welcome to the I.U.F.! Well well, how are the new cadets fairing? All outfitted and finished with training I see. Now for your first assignment. There's been a report of a band of strangers hiding out in the Tramontane forest, a bit north of here. Of course it could just be some of the locals, but they may be spies. Possibly even the T'Rang. Here are your new orders. ->get [I.U.F. #4 ORDERS] Comb the Tramontane forest for anything that might be dangerous. Report back to me when you've scouted the area. And if you meet any of the enemy T'Rang. Remember the I.U.F. motto: DUTY - POWER - VICTORY!!! I was beginning to worry about you new recruits. Give me a briefing of your mission. Did you find any T'Rang hiding out in the area? ->answer no (I choose not to kill T'Rang spy) Hmmmm, maybe just a false sighting then. Completing the scouting mission pays 200 gold pieces. Here are your new orders ->get [I.U.F. #5 ORDERS] For your next assignment I'm sending you to New City. You may take the Humpawhammer directly to our Detache there. This pass will allow you entry to the Humpawhammer Station. ->get [HUMPA CARD] You are to meet with the Master Tracker, Rodan Lewarx. Give him this document. It's a message from General Yamo himself. Report back to me when you've completed your assignment. There is a reason I'm sending you on this important mission. Use extreme caution and don't hang around too long. And whatever you do, don't mention the T'Rang around Rodan! It gets him upset, and he's going to be upset enough as it is. ->get [YAMO'S DISPATCH] It's about time you recruits got back! You delivered the message to Rodan Lewarx? ->answer yes Rodan must have taken the news well if you're still in one piece to report back to me about it. No one around here was willing to volunteer for the mission so you got the job. Fortunately for you, however, a few were willing to pay handsomely to escape the assignment. Let's see, with the 350 gold courier fee. And the 7820 gold pieces contributed by the anxious staff corps. Your total pay comes to 8170 gold pieces. Just as long as Rodan obeys orders and stays put. Which brings me to your next objective. General Yamo wants a full report from you about Rodan. Here's your orders. ->get [I.U.F. #6 ORDERS] Present them to the guards at command HQ and they'll escort you. If general Yamo doesn't have new orders for you, you can report back to me here. Good luck, the general's waiting.
7.	Entering the pallid and stale barracks, it appears that you are its first occupants in quite some time, a few straw mats rest upon the hardened floor, a bit uncomfortable, but clean and dry, at least it seems to offer safe shelter for the night.
8.	Umpani Central Humpawhammer Mounted to the door is a small grey box, a row of lights on the box blink rhythmically without pattern, underneath the winking lights, a thin slit serves as inlet. ->use [HUMPA CARD] Inserting the card into the grey box, the lights blink twice and then remain on.
9.	I.U.F. Headquarters A large squadron of Umpani armsmen stand at attention in front of the command headquarters, at your approach, one of them immediately steps forward and motions for you to halt. Authorized personnel only, papers please. Do you show the Umpani Guardsman your orders? ->answer yes You're in the wrong area, now clear out, soldiers! (with I.U.F. #6 orders) These orders direct you to the office of General Yamo. Follow the corridor straight ahead. Turn left at the door. Next door on your right. All the way back. Right again. And it's the only door on the right. Can't miss it.
10.	I.U.F. Barracks Guarding his post, an Umpani soldier bars your way. No one is permitted beyond this point without proper orders, new recruits are assigned to special barracks at the south end of town, may I see your orders? ->answer yes These orders do not authorize you beyond this point, proceed to your assigned destination.
11.	Spaceport Authority
12.	Supply Depot
13.	May I see your orders? ->answer yes Standard N.E.P.S. issue, huh? Lessee, that's two flak vests, two short muskets, ammo, and your official I.U.F.S.T.F.N.E.P. insignia badge. That comes to 9250 gold pieces, for the lot. Do you have 9250 gold pieces? ->answer no I tell you what, since you're just greenhorns, I'll give you a break. 8000 gold pieces for everything and I'll throw in a Blade as well. Can you pay the 8000 gold pieces? ->answer no I can't do better than that. You'll have to come back when you can pay for your gear. ->answer yes (get IUFSTFNEPS Badge, Flak Vest x2, Musket x2, Powder&Shot 25 x2, Walriblade) Proceed over to the Firing Range, where Lieutenant Gromo will instruct you in basic training. He can direct you from there. If you need more ammunition, just come back and see me. Here's your new orders. ->get [I.U.F. #2 ORDERS] ->you can trade with SGT. Kabomm Stiletto (with IUFSTFTUFS Badge) Well, well, T.U.F.S.! That entitles you to requisition a special double-barreled Blunderbuss and a Heavy Flak Jacket. That'll cost you 14250 gold pieces. Do you want to pay the 14250 gold pieces? ->answer yes Sold!
14.	Firing Range
15.	A tallish brute of an Umpani is busy rubbing down a long barreled instrument with a piece of soft hide, polishing until perfection. As you enter he glances up, and then carefully sets the ominous looking object down in his chair and stands up to face you. You got orders to be here? ->answer yes S.T.F., huh? Standard issue, right? Well, you need some basic instruction before heading out to the range. First, take your piece like so, then dump some powder in there like this. Not too much or you'll get a black face and blown rod. Put in a square and tamp it down, gently. Now drop in the ball and tap down again, nice and firm. Hold it like this. Don't point that thing at me, you idiot! Right, ok, and keep your digit parallel to the barrel so you can get a feel of your aim. Now when ready to fire, squeeze the trigger easy, don't jerk it. Just point your finger where you want to shoot and that's all there is to it. Hua hua hua (*snort*). Well, almost all there is to it. You'll get the hang of it with lots of practice. You want to practice on the range? ->answer yes A target and 3 rounds cost 125 gold pieces, six to a pack. Three bull's-eyes wins automatic promotion from the Captain. You need a six-pack of targets and ammo for 750 pieces? ->answer yes You're all set, so head on out back to the range. ->get [PRACTICE TARGET] x6 Put your target up on the back wall and then shoot from behind the red line. I'll be watching to make sure you don't accidently poke any holes in your target by mistake. Heh heh heh. When you're done, these are your new orders to report back to Sergeant Balbrak at the recruiting office. Good luck, NEPS. ->get [I.U.F. #3 ORDERS]
16.	Looking down the range, you see a thick red line on the ground in front of you. Apparently, you are supposed to stand back here when firing. (after PRACTICE TARGET is ready) ->use [MUSKET] Loading the little musket as per LT. Gromo's instructions, you point the gun at the target and squeeze the trigger. After the third shot, Lieutenant Gromo emerges at the back if the range and examines your target for successful shots. He calls out: HIT MISS MISS. The lieutenant removes your target and departs. (with higher FIREARMS skill) He calls out: BULL'S EYE BULL'S EYE BULL'S EYE The lieutenant walks back up the range towards you. Good shooting, NEPS! Or I should say, T.U.F.S.! Three bull's-eyes wins an automatic promotion from the Captain! Here's an insignia badge to signify your new rank, T.U.F.S.! T.U.F.S. stands for Trained Umpani Force Scouts! Present your insignia at the supply Depot and you'll be issued new gear. ->get [IUFSTFTUFS BADGE]
17.	The back wall of the firing range is mottled with small holes and chips, and small metal pins stick out from it about chest high. ->use [PRACTICE TARGET] Mounting one of the targets onto a metal pin, you are ready to begin testing your skill at the firing range.
18.	Recreational Facility
19.	Amid a clutter of smashed tables, broken bottles, small tufts of hide, a few scattered tooth chips, and so on and the like, you feel a bit homesick for the first time, and are glad to know that at least somebody else in the universe knows how to have a good time.
20.	Several Umpani armsmen block the entrance to the Spaceport Center, intent on keeping out unwanted or unauthorized personnel. This area is restricted, present your orders. Do you give the armsman your orders? ->answer yes These orders do not grant you access to the spaceport, leave the area immediately or I'll have to place you under arrest.
21.	Pulling the lever, a low-pitched hum fills your ears, and a faint orange glow bathes the room. And then the tangerine light disappears.
22.	Emerging from the tingling Humpawhammer, you discover that you are no longer in the City of the Umpani encampment, though the building is quite similar to other structures erected by them. Bold, spacious, clean. Then, in the next heartbeat, a blazing Umpani titan bursts into the room with muskets drawn and eyes afire! The massive figure stands before you, nostrils flared, probing each of you with a heated gaze that seems to make your skin sizzle. Like children standing before some angel of the gods, your souls feel held within the grasp of his pupils, your fate hanging in the balance. You notice that your eyes have become transfixed upon a shimmering gold medallion which lies draped across his chest, suspended there by a thick chain. Finally, prying your eyes from the glittering emblem, you start to speak when suddenly his deep booming voice tramples your own. S.T.F. NEPS, by looking at you. Well don't just stand there, let me see your orders! Do you hand Rodan Lewarx your orders from SGT. Balbrak? ->answer yes It says here that you are to deliver a message from General Yamo to me. Let's have it, pups! Do you give Rodan the document from General Yamo? ->answer yes Handing the document to Rodan, he tears it open and hastily scans it. O sweet justice! Shritis T'Rang here on this puny little speck of a planet. The great god Urrhina smiles on Rodan this day! Father, I shall avenge your death!! Then suddenly turning to you he snaps: Tell Yamo that Rodan shall have his revenge!! And with that he is gone, dropping the document at your feet, calling for his lieutenants and captains, storming out the door. Kind of feeling a bit shiftless standing there in the empty room, you pick up the fallen document which had ordered Rodan to stay put, finally sigh, and wonder why it is that everything seems to be arranged so that no one ever does what they're supposed to do, and why it is that everything seems to end up in such a mess. Surely not by grand design. Couldn't be.
23.	A thick red panel has been bolted to the door, upon which are several rows of flittering lights. Underneath the lights on the panel is a small 3 by 3 square of nine buttons, each with a number impressed upon it. ->input 2723539 to security keypad (door unlocked)
24.	Umpani Detache, Military Personnel Only (in New City)
25.	Security Station The General is waiting. You're in the wrong area. Now clear out, soldiers!
26.	Map Room Restricted Several official looking Umpani are busily engaged huddled over a sprawling map table in the center of the room. As you enter the room, a burly guard rapidly approaches. This area is restricted. Let's see your orders. Do you show the guard your orders? ->answe yes These orders direct you to the office of General Yamo. You're in the wrong area. Now clear out, soldiers!
27.	C.I.C.I.U.F. General Yamo In front of the door are several burly Umpani soldiers, intent on keeping out any unauthorized trespassers. Orders! Do you show the soldier your orders? ->answer yes The general is waiting!
28.	Standing with his back to the door, a stern Umpani officer stares blankly at the piece of paper in his hands. With a few low snorts he appears to re-read it several times, each time getting to the end with a slow shaking of his head and then staring blankly at it again. Finally, he folds the paper up and walks over to his desk, still acting as if you were not there. He reaches into a pocket of his coat and pulls out a small object, which suddenly begins to burn on one end. Placing the folded paper into the tiny flame, it catches on fire and he holds firmly as it quickly turns into black ash. As the flame reaches his hand he drops the fiery ash to the floor and with a sudden stomp transforms the carbon residue into a flurry of flying wisps. Then he looks up and stares you in the face. With a voice stout and clam, he begins to speak: I am sending you on a special mission. It will be very dangerous. But it is a dangerous game we play. We have intercepted one of the T'Rang shuttles. And upon inspection discovered it full of T'Rang cells. Fertilized T'Rang cells in incubation. Which can only mean that the T'Rang have long term plans to infest this part of the galaxy. The T'Rang are a hideous lot. Laying their eggs which eventually hatch into entire colonies. Soon decimating all other life forms and transforming a bountiful world into a cavernous network of barren waste. They think of nothing else save spawning their own kind throughout the universe. And they must be stopped. I want you to stop them. You will have to infiltrate their established network, far to the northwest in a cluster of abandoned ruins. There must be a Queen there producing the eggs. They would keep her quite protected. You must find her, and destroy her. I am sending you because our own forces are far too weak here to try any kind of direct assault, and no Umpani could possibly infiltrate them by subterfuge. But this is how you might be able to succeed where we cannot. The T'Rang and Umpani Empires have made a declaration of war. Conflict on a galactic scale. And this is only the beginning. You must seek out the T'Rang stronghold. And destroy the Queen! I have a special weapon which I am going to send with you. It is the only one we have, so you must use it carefully. But it is powerful enough to destroy the Queen and her spore. Wait until you are close enough to use it. And then get out as fast as you can. ->get [THERMAL PINEAPPLE] Good luck on your mission. I, the Umpani Federation, and worlds we have not yet dreamed of, are counting on you to eliminate the T'Rang invasion. Remember: DUTY POWER VICTORY! Suddenly there is a blinding explosion. Picking yourselves up from the floor, you can feel the earth move underfoot as more explosions rip the surrounding areas outside the command post.
29.	->to Link(6)
30.	->to Link(7)
c1	Inside the crate, you find a strange metal case bearing this label: Comm-Link Authorized Usage Only Savant Imperial Legions Opening the case, you discover a very unusual piece of equipment with rows of metal pins extruding from the back. The device is small enough to carry in your hand, although somewhat cumbersome and of little apparent offensive value. You wonder where the Umpani managed to obtain such a device, and what secret power it might contain. It certainly must be important to have warranted such an elaborate security system. ->get [COMM-LINK DEVICE]
	I.U.F. Orders: (#1) Official I.U.F. Proceed to the Supply Depot and receive standard N.E.P.S. Issue from SGT. Kabomm. Signed, SGT. Balbrak (#2) Official I.U.F. Proceed to the Firing Range for basic training with LT. Gromo Signed, SGT. Kabomm (#3) Official I.U.F. Proceed to the Recruitment Station and report to SGT. Balbrak Signed, LT. Gromo (#4) Official S.T.F. Investigate Tranmontane Forest for any evidence of enemy activity Signed, SGT. Balbrak (#5) Official S.T.F. Deliver special dispatch to Rodan Lewarx at the I.U.F. Detache' located in New City Signed, SGT. Balbrak (#6) Official I.U.F. Proceed to General Yamo's office at Command Headquarters Signed, SGT. Balbrak
	Yamo's Dispatch: Rodan, intelligence reports have confirmed that Shritis T'Rang is planetside. I know you still carry the wound of your father's death, but the good of the Imperium comes first. Our positions are not as strong as we have been reporting, and under no circumstance can we afford to compromise our mission or engage the T'Rang forces directly at this time. Shritis can wait for now, I need you alive to direct the final assault. Lewarx, this is a direct order: DO NOT SEEK OUT SHRITIS T'RANG UNTIL AFTER I GIVE THE COMMAND. THE IMPERIUM IS COUNTING ON OUR SUCCESS IN THIS MISSION. THE ASTRAL DOMINAE MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO FAIL INTO THE HANDS OF THE T'RANG EMPIRE. I REPEAT: DO NOT SEEK OUT SHRITIS T'RANG UNTIL AFTER WE ARE ASSURED OF VICTORY. I promise you, Rodan, you won't have to wait much longer. Signed, General Yamo Commander-In-Chief I.U.F.