General Hammond

Overview

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General Hammond is a hero contact in the Firebase Zulu neighborhood of Firebase Zulu.

Introductions

New Contact(s)

• Dr. Boyd

Dr. Boyd's been working on a lot of things out here, and I doubt there'll be any shortage of missions he needs done.

Dr. Bruce Boyd is a bit out there, but he possesses one of the finest minds for correlating information. He's made a career out of finding connections between things that seem unrelated, and forging new theories across scientific disciplines. He's been invaluable out here for everything from figuring out how the gravity geysers work to analyzing the native's diets. He's asked for hero assistance to continue his work, and mentioned you specifically.

Information

Brigadier General

Brigadier General Marlon Hammond is the man in charge of the allied expeditionary force exploring the dimension dubbed 'The Shadow Shard'. From his early years in the SAS when he battled subterranean reptile men to his coordination of the British defenses against an invasion of alien mutant cyborgs, General Hammond has displayed an uncanny ability to handle the strange and unknown on numerous occasions. This made him a natural choice to command this expedition.

Initial Contact

Welcome to Firebase Zulu. I am Brigadier General Marlon Hammond. I've been placed in charge of security matters here at Zulu and throughout this place. I've been informed that you've shown some interest in helping us out, and to be frank, we can use any assistance we can get.

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Missions

Speak with Sgt. Goddard

Briefing

Before I send you out there, you need to get some orientation first. You'll first need to learn how to use the gravity geysers to maneuver between the islands swiftly. Speak to Sgt. Goddard. He'll give you the run-down on their use

I've marked Sgt. Goddard's location for you. He'll tell you how to get around in no time. Getting used to this place may take longer.

After you've finished with Sgt. Goddard, come back and speak with me.

Mission Objective(s)

• Speak with Sgt. Goddard

Briefing Sgt. Goddard

Greetings.

I am Sgt. Goddard, and I have been ordered to give you basic instruction on Shadow Shard survival.

The first lesson is the proper use of an anti-graviton vapor well, also known as the Gravity Geyser.

Directly behind me you will see an anti-graviton vapor well, or gravity geyser.

Gravity geysers can be used to rapidly propel you from one island to another along a set path.

In order to use the gravity geyser in this manner, you must first approach the gravity geyser. Most gravity geyser formations have a natural ram leading up to the well of the geyser. When you make contact with the plume from the geyser, it will launch you into the air.

Most geysers will launch you towards another piece of stable ground. However, you may adjust your course. By attempting to move left, right, forward or back, you may veer in that direction. Be warned that adjusting your course in this manner may cause you to miss your destination and fall.

Additionally, I must deliver a VERY IMPORTANT WARNING:

If you have a power that enhances your movement speed active when you contact the gravity geyser, the geyser's effect will be increased, and you WILL MISS your destination. Both SUPER SPEED and SUPER LEAP can cause this sort of reaction, but there are other powers that can also influence your course. You MUST deactivate these powers before you approach a gravity geyser.

You will proceed to the geyser directly behind me, and use it to reach the calibration station on the nearby island. Once you have done this you are to return to me for more instruction.

Mission Objective(s)

• Use gravity geyser

Clue: Calibrator readings

This disk contains the readings the calibrator took of your system after you used the gravity geyser. Dr. Quaterfield will probably want to see this.

Mission Objective(s)

• Speak with Sgt. Goddard

Briefing

Greetings.

As you have experienced, gravity geysers can be used as a means of rapid transit between islands.

However, there is always the possibility of falling. While the exotic gravitational conditions of the Shadow Shard provide natural protection from all falling damage, there is also no known solid ground to the Shadow Shard other than the floating islands. If you are unable to return to solid ground by other means, we have et up a fail-safe system that will transport you back to solid ground.

Also remember that if you are incapacitated and attempt to recall to a hospital, you will be returned to our facility in Firebase Zulu, no matter how deep you are in the Shadow Shard.

You have now been briefed on the use of an anti-graviton vapor well. Now I would request that you take your results from the Calibrator over to Dr. Quaterfield for analysis.

That is all.

Mission Objective(s)

• Give readout to Dr. Quaterfield

Debriefing Dr. Quaterfield

Hi there. General Hammond told me I should be expecting some gravity geyser calibrator results from you.

We're building up a profile of how this place effects people, trying to figure out if it's artificial or natural, or something in between. Results like this help by providing further data.

Speaking of help, I might need the help of a group of heroes later on. General Hammond has authorized me to form a Task Force to deal with some of the issues we've seen out here. Come back by later if you're interested.

Debriefing

Ah. I hope you've learned a good deal from Sgt. Goddard. The gravity geysers are a useful means of rapid transport. And don't worry about being hurt by falling. Gravity itself is quite different here.

Now that you're oriented, let's give you something to do.

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Briefing

Mission Objective(s)

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Notable NPCs

Debriefing