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Encounter Conditions
With <50 Call Center Alarm
Initial Text
A broad-chested man wearing a headset and a threatening smile approaches you. He moves with purpose and a sense of smug superiority as he begins to speak.
Summary of Choices
- Hear him out:
- Without ID or with counterculture cyberware: Gain 10 Call Center Alarm
- With janitorial ID+janitor outfit: Unlock Call Center Director's Office
- With call center ID+call center disguise or downtown manager ID/downtown executive ID/downtown visitor ID+office worker outfit: Gain 2 XP Will, lose 10 Call Center Alarm
- With internal security ID and Midgard Security disguise: Nothing
- Threaten him:
- With no ID, call center ID, downtown visitor ID, mailroom ID or janitorial ID: Gain 20 Call Center Alarm
- With downtown manager ID: Gain 30 Call Center Alarm and 10 HQ Alarm
- With downtown executive ID: Lose 20 Call Center Alarm
- With internal security ID or downtown security ID: Nothing
- Jump him - Gain 10 Call Center Alarm, fight Call Center Boss
- Walk away - Gain 10 Call Center Alarm, walk away
Choice Text and Results
Hear him out
With no ID:
"Are you fucking braindead? You need to bring your ID. I'm surprised you even got in here without one…" his rant continues, taking some strange detours into how you're disappointing him, as though you have some long history together.
He eventually ends his tirade, warning you to leave before the guards notice you.
You've gained 10 duration of Call Center Alarm.
Or, with counterculture cyberware:
"Are you fucking braindead? You've got to know that this cyberware bullshit is banned. I'm surprised you even got in here with that…" his rant continues, taking some strange detours into how you're disappointing him, as though you have some long history together.
He eventually ends his tirade, warning you to leave before the guards notice you.
You've gained 10 duration of Call Center Alarm.
Or, with [call center ID and call center disguise] or [downtown manager ID/downtown executive ID/downtown visitor ID and office worker disguise]:
He tears into you for not being at your phone taking calls. When you try to break away muttering something about "bathroom," he launches into a whole separate rant about how people aren't supposed to leave their phones without permission, even to go to the bathroom.
You feel quite a bit better knowing this isn't your job.
You've earned 2 XP in Will
(Hidden: Lose up to 10 duration of Call Center Alarm)
Or, with janitorial ID and janitor disguise:
He ushers you to the breakroom to give you an earful about how dirty it is. It's easier to just clean everything than listen to his explanation of how workers' carelessness lead to it being this way and a bit of a workout beside.
When you wrap up, he explains you should hit the directors's office if you have the code. "He's not gonna unlock it for you," he chuckles at his own joke while gesturing towards the far corner of the floor.
You've earned 2 XP in Strength
Or, with internal security ID and Midgard Security disguise:
Despite his foul expression, he says "glad you're here." He begins listing off the sins of the workers, his fellow supervisors, and even their absent manager.
By the time he's done, it really seems like this whole place is corrupt… top to bottom.
Or, with an ID but it not matching your outfit:
He tears into you about not wearing an appropriate work uniform, going on and on about how it's absolutely necessary, but not touching on any reasons other than that "management" says you have to.
Threaten him
Without a downtown badge:
He gives you a quick look over and takes a step back before calming himself. "Yeah, of course, all right."
He walks away with his hands up, but you hear alarms start out not long afterwards.
You've gained 20 duration of Call Center Alarm.
With downtown manager ID:
His eyes flicker down to your badge and he takes a step back before calming himself. "Yeah, of course, all right."
He walks away with his hands up, but you hear alarms start out not long afterwards.
You've gained 30 duration of Call Center Alarm.
You've gained 10 duration of HQ Alarm.
With call center ID, downtown visitor ID, mailroom ID or janitorial ID:
His eyes flicker down to your badge and he scowls. "Really? Alright."
He walks away, but you hear an alarm start out not long afterwards.
You've gained 20 duration of Call Center Alarm.
With internal security ID or downtown security ID:
"Sorry, sorry, of course," he backs down as soon as he sees your badge.
With downtown executive ID:
His eyes flicker down to your badge and he immediately shuts up. "Yes, yes, of course. Sorry."
He busies himself elsewhere.
(Hidden: Lose up to 20 duration of Call Center Alarm)
Jump him
You turn to jump him as he shouts for aid. The closest workers scatter, while the others stare extra intently at their screens.
Cursing, he snaps out a collapsible baton similar to, although smaller than, than ones Midgard Security officers sometimes carry.
You've gained 20 duration of Call Center Alarm.
(Fight: Call Center Boss)
Walk away
You walk away as he continues to berate you, winding down the aisles until he's satisfied.
You've gained 10 duration of Call Center Alarm.