Our four Vanguards took the lead as we led our client, Desire Corp, deeper into the wasteland.
The convoy of military vehicles, which were customized to be used in the wasteland’s environment, drove for an hour before we came to the first stop on our agenda. We arrived at a ruin that had once been an industrial complex wi...
2023-10-21 11:10:00 +0000 UTC View PostI placed the small rectangular device into the specialized scanner I had installed in my workshop. I would take a scan of it before and after I disassembled it to study its inner workings.
I had already copied the software on it, so even if I messed up, it wouldn’t be a complete waste with some material to analyze.
The de...
2023-10-20 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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2023-10-20 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostImportant Reminder: As you may have seen on my story's page, today marks the end of double chapter releases. We will be switching over to 1 Chapter a day for 3 weeks until Nov 10th.
Can't believe it has only been a week since I launched the story. Thank you all so much for your support! I'd be honored to have you all continue this journey with me.
When I woke up, I felt a strange dissonance with my body. It still moved how I wanted it to, but it just felt different.
Well, I did change out almost every single one of my cybernetics.
‘Correct, host has replaced every cyberware in his body except the unit labeled “HSU Custom Shade”. Rest is recommend...
2023-10-19 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Welcome Mr. Halls, I am Frank DeSantis and I will be the one walking through your application today.” A tall middle-aged man greeted me immediately upon entering the meeting room.
I reached out to shake his hand, “Thank you, Mr. DeSantis.” We then took our seats across from each other.
He placed a hand on the termi...
2023-10-18 11:15:01 +0000 UTC View PostI woke up at the sound of my alarm and immediately started my morning routine. I needed a hot shower in the morning to really wake up before I made my breakfast from the open kitchen out in the living room.
Once I ate and dressed, I exited my unit to the elevator and went up one floor to the penthouse on the fifth floor. Th...
2023-10-18 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Rollo, Leo, you’re both finally back!” Claire cheerfully welcomed us as we pushed our luggage toward the car.
“Yeah…”
“Don’t you have anything more to say? It’s been like what? Over a month?”
“Sure… but we’ve been talking through the net almost every day. What else is there to say?”<...
2023-10-17 11:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Well then, I’ll leave things here to the both of you,” I placed a hand on the shoulders of my new head of security and the manager of the Firebird branch before I entered the car with Leo.
The QG, Roger, had come through with some potential hires who were looking for more stable employment. It was a surprise when one...
2023-10-17 11:10:00 +0000 UTC View PostI have decided to upload a PDF version of the chapters starting today along with the usual post so you may have a better viewing experience. I may go back to add that for previous chapters a little later when I have some time.
I also wanted to take the chance to thank every single one of you. I honestly did not expect to have so many supporters so soon. I really appreciate the support!
You all have my heartfelt gratitude as cliche as that may sound. 2023-10-17 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
We pulled up right next to an armored van parked casually on the side of the street. Just as I walked up to it, the windows came down, and Leo’s face popped out.
“Took you long enough, connecting you to the live feeds now, oh and do you still have those EI rounds?”
I reached into one of the pockets on my tactical vest...
2023-10-16 11:15:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe following day, I handed off the chip I found to Leo to deal with while I sat back and relaxed.
Status
Level:
14
EXP:
320/1400
Musculoskeletal:
76
Neural Reflex:
15
Visuomotor Coordination:
27
Endurance:
24
Sensory Perception:
52
Up...
2023-10-16 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Sir! Please help me.” I glanced down to find a man in a business suit grabbing onto me.
“Get off him. What are you doing?” Leo immediately stepped forward and tried to push him away. I spotted the security nearby was walking briskly past the crowd toward us as well.
“Sir, please, they have my son. They won...
2023-10-15 11:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post“You guys want to do WHAT over there?!” Claire’s image, from the video call that was projected directly into my eyes, leaned forward as she chastised us like children.
“We plan to attack QuickLink Logistics’ facilities in NLA and Firebird to destroy their route. They’re a corp that’s only been around for a yea...
2023-10-15 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Rollo! We tried contacting our usual shipping company, but they declined all our orders. We’re getting the same answer from all the other shipping companies we contacted.” Claire rushed toward me frantically as soon as I stepped back into the clinic.
“How much stock do we have left?”
“We have enough for a...
2023-10-14 11:20:00 +0000 UTC View PostStatus
Level:
13
EXP:
800/1300
Musculoskeletal:
76
Neural Reflex:
15
Visuomotor Coordination:
27
Endurance:
24
Sensory Perception:
52
Upgrade Points:
0
Upgrades:
“That’s right, our company has recently launched a new cybernetic, the HSU-003 ‘Shade’.” I said as I sat down on the opposite side of the table to Ida Mereth, the middle-aged woman and her assistant.
“Yes, I’ve read about it but haven’t had the chance to see one in person yet. Stealth cybernetics are rare fo...
2023-10-13 11:20:01 +0000 UTC View PostI stayed back on the rooftop and glanced down at the floor. I watched as the highlighted red enemies slowly slumped down one by one before disappearing. Only the pair of two guards in front of the master bedroom was spared.
“They’re about done. We should head down lest they notice anything,” Thorne stated from beside ...
2023-10-13 11:11:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe visor I attached to my headgear highlighted the various figures and vehicles just outside the clinic. Just as I finished counting them, they vanished from view. They must have destroyed the cameras outside.
“They failed the quiet approach and quickly switched it up to the loud approach. These guys really are your typical bullies.”
“Rollo, we have no time to analyze them! I’ll go out and flank them with Peter. You head to the control room.”
“I’ll go with —...
2023-10-11 23:27:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe view of Elevate City sprawling with life filled my eyes from the passenger seat of the car.
“So, tell me about this new competitor of ours,” I looked over to Thorne in the driver’s seat.
His eyes took on a glow before he replied, “The Hathway Corporation, led by James Hathway, has been a declining corporation since the time of his father. They specialize in projection technology used in various large-sized terminals used for presentations and conferences.”
“S...
2023-10-11 23:24:35 +0000 UTC View PostSurveying my surroundings, I found the fall had only brought me one floor below the ground level. It was on the top floor of the supermarket where we escaped from the rudents, the mutant rats. I spotted the bottom of the stairway that led back up, and it was completely blocked off with debris.
My comms couldn’t reach Vin anymore as we were too far apart because he went back with the injured.
Now then, let’s see if I can get out of here before he returns. I’d rather not h...
2023-10-11 23:21:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day when we went back to the wasteland, I stopped by the Wells Clan settlement while my workers continued their way to the outpost to continue the salvage operations.
In my car was Jane, Vin, and one from the security to watch the vehicle.
When we approached, a small convoy met us just like the previous time, but there was a lot less tension as we were known quantities to each other and Jane was with us as well.
Once we arrived, they immediately led us to their clan...
2023-10-11 23:16:59 +0000 UTC View Post“We got footage of her time here. The recording is right here,” He offered me a small storage chip that I immediately plugged into the port in my wrist.
I played the video file inside the chip and saw Perry entering the club from the front entrance along with three others, a woman and two men around her age. She was dragged into the club by the woman, but the footage inside showed they were merrily drinking together as they watched the fights.
“Thank you, I’ve got what I c...
2023-10-11 23:13:42 +0000 UTC View Post“...Ye, I’ve seen her before. Doesn’t carry herself like most folks, so I remember. She walked into the club two streets down two days ago.” The disheveled homeless man stated.
“Are you sure?”
He held his stare at me for a second before he continued, “I don’t have time to fool around with you. I’ve said my piece, goodbye.”
“Wait, give me your contact information. If your info is right, I’ll pay you for it.”
“No need, I don’t need your char...
2023-10-11 23:11:17 +0000 UTC View Post“So, your real name is Rollo? I didn’t have a chance to say thank you the other day.”
I stared at the woman for a second, as my memory failed to remind me who she was.
“...You don’t remember me? You helped me the other night in NLA.”
Right, the one I tried to ignore and walked out on.
“Right, glad to see you’re okay.”
“...Our leader told me to brief you on Perry. Follow me.”
“We’ll meet you outside when you’re done, Roll...
2023-10-11 23:08:52 +0000 UTC View Post“...Sarah?” I muttered.
The man and woman in front of me instantly snapped toward me. I noticed how agitated the man beside her was, with sweat dripping from his brows and his finger on the trigger. Meanwhile, Sarah had a bewildered look.
“Tell your friend to relax Sarah, it’s me, Rollo.”
She turned and gave the man a look. After a brief stare-down between the two, the man yielded, and pointed his gun down, but still at the ready.
“Rollo? Where are you?”<...
2023-10-11 23:05:11 +0000 UTC View PostClaire - Rollo Halls Associate
Just as she finished changing and was ready for another day, the door to her room suddenly swung open.
“Claire! The harvesters are on the move again!”
“Are they outside?!” She asked in a panic, scrambling for her gun and ammo.
“What? No, they’ve been lurking around recently and now they have attacked our patients.”
She found the gun in the holster still attached to her outfit yesterday. She transferred...
2023-10-11 23:02:22 +0000 UTC View Post“Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. Did you have any questions for me before you go?”
“Umm yes, how long is the position for?”
“It is a permanent position. We may not be a big corporation or anything, but we plan to stay around.”
“Thank you,” The woman stood up and exited the room.
Multiple tabs on my optics were opened with various information sheets, resumes, and other miscellaneous administrative documents, creating a mess in my vis...
2023-10-11 22:59:11 +0000 UTC View PostI tried walking past the man who held a sign with my name on it, but it seemed like he recognized me the moment we made eye contact.
“Mr. Halls!” He exclaimed. “I hope you had a great flight. I’ve been waiting for you. My name is Vincent, but you can call me Vin.” He approached and shook my hand with both his cybernetic ones.
“Vin…? You’re Max’s friend right?” It turned out he was the contact Max had told me about before I left Elevate City.
“That’s r...
2023-10-11 22:53:39 +0000 UTC View PostJames - ???
“James, I want you to handle this incident review here.”
“Yes, sir, consider it done.” He stood straight as he received the dossier from his boss with both hands.
His boss clasped a hand to his shoulder, “You may be new, but I’m expecting good things from you. Don’t let the director down.”
He had to force himself from wincing at the mention of his dad. He tightened his facade and escaped from the office after some small talk...
2023-10-11 22:50:37 +0000 UTC View Post