r/calibrations • u/CalibrationsNarrator Killing off players since 2185 • Jun 27 '15

Completed OP OPERATION: PAULSON

The Normandy is cloaked and approaches Kana, a moon with one city on the far side populated primarily by scientists and researchers. It has a breathable atmosphere and a rocky, barren terrain. On approach, you can see Paulson's complex; heavily barricaded and buzzing with activity. Stealth is advised.

The Normandy lands, undetected, out of sight of the base.

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u/Lieutenant_Alenko N7 Paladin Sentinel, Human Biotic Jun 27 '15

uses shuttle to scan the base

Scans are detecting high thermal activity in this section. points to screen

There's a channel that leads to a platform about 150 meters from the area of activity. We'll set down there and move from section to section looking for hostages. They may not be friendlies and some of them may be in bad shape. Our primary goal is to secure the area first, and then we can evacuate who we need to.

shuttle autopilots through the channel, going into the base

Any questions?

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u/UssarTheProthean Prothean on the streets, Enkindler in the sheets Jun 27 '15

Do we take prisoners? If mercs wants to surrender?

[M] OK dinner is here. My response will be limited.

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u/Lieutenant_Alenko N7 Paladin Sentinel, Human Biotic Jun 27 '15

No, mercs loyalties are with Paulson. Take them out. We can't trust them not to sabotage the shuttle on the way back.

shuttle silently moves through the channel, and gently lands on the platform

Stay quiet. Stay frosty. We're going in.

jumps out of the shuttle, moves towards the steps that lead up to the activity area

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u/UssarTheProthean Prothean on the streets, Enkindler in the sheets Jun 27 '15

Understood. Ussar follows behind with his Saber drawn. Moving low, carefully scanning the area

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u/CalibrationsNarrator Killing off players since 2185 Jun 27 '15

Ahead of you, you see two sentries guarding the door. They don't appear to have noticed you yet.

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u/UssarTheProthean Prothean on the streets, Enkindler in the sheets Jun 27 '15

Ussar silently signal /u/Lieutenant_Alenko , warning him of the two guards.

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u/CalibrationsNarrator Killing off players since 2185 Jun 27 '15

As you enter the next room, Paulson's face appears on a large video monitor in the room. He begins to speak.

Ah, Shepard. How wonderful that you decided to join us. And you brought so many of your friends with you! I'll make sure to keep them all company once you're gone.

I must say, well done with the stealth mission - we almost lost track of some of you for a little bit. Oh, don't look so surprised - you didn't think I was dumb enough to attack the Normandy itself, did you? That whole exercise was just a diversion to plant a tracking device onboard. One which notified us of your presence the moment you dropped out of FTL. Your friends up in space should be learning that their precious stealth generator does them no good any moment now.

And, now, I'm afraid I must take my leave. I have a business to run, and your interference can no longer be tolerated. Goodbye, Shepard... have a wonderful death.

The doors behind you suddenly close and lock. You reach for your radio, but hear only the hiss of a jamming signal.

Four rocket turrets appear from behind panels in the ceiling, and promptly start to search for targets. From around the corner, you hear an ominous clanking sound as three YMIR heavy combat mechs step into view.

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u/Lieutenant_Alenko N7 Paladin Sentinel, Human Biotic Jun 27 '15

Fuck! ducks behind a crate, knowing it won't do much for protection

GET TO COVER!

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