Cosmic Warfare 💬
📍 Herta Space Station Herta's Office
Herta
Arcade? Simulated Universes are way more fun.
Options
Aren't you curious about what happened?
This has something to do with the Stellaron Hunters.
Leonard must be taught a lesson.
Herta
What can it be? I can think with my knees and still know that someone messed up. Is that really a rare occurrence?
Herta
Oh, those guys. You've piqued my interest.
Herta
I'm not surprised at all. They're hackers on a level with Screwllum. This space station's security must be like a kindergarten to them.
Herta
If she can invade the first time around, then she can do it a second time — or even a third time.
Herta
I have my own plans for the Stellaron Hunters, so don't worry. When I need you to know, you'll know.
Herta
Who?
Herta
Anyway, if you want to fix a problem, find Asta. If you want to fix a person, find Asta, too.
📍 Herta Space Station Base Zone
Under development. Stay tuned!
Leonard
Wh—What? You can't mean what's going on here, can you...!
Leonard
Herta knows, too? This time it's game over...
Options
She said she didn't care.
She said she cared about this!
Leonard
Yup, isn't the implication for me to beat it? It's over, it's all over... I've offended the last person that should ever be offended. There is no way I could ever keep on staying here like this...
Leonard
That's even worse! It's over, it's all over... I've offended the last person that should ever be offended. There is no way I could ever keep on staying here like this...
Leonard
Once I've dealt with this mess, I can submit my resignation, curl up, and vanish... But right now, I can't just leave this mess like this...
📍 Herta Space Station Master Control Zone
Did you know the monitoring room has become an arcade...
Asta
Shh— I already know about that. The first person Leonard messaged was me.
Asta
But now that the space station is under maintenance, I don't want to add any undue stress to staff who aren't involved. So let's not spread this news yet, okay? Let's keep things hush-hush, alright?
Options
Alright.
It's not alright.
Asta
Thank you, {NICKNAME}. I knew you'd understand!
Asta
Mmm, alright, {NICKNAME} is an adamant person... That's okay. I'll just talk to everyone who knows about this one-on-one.
Asta
As for Leonard... Just trust him. Since the breach, he's been living in his terminal room and was hardly taking breaks. The Calliwells are all like that.
Asta
I trust he can handle this properly. The Maintenance Department is keeping a close eye on this one. If you're still worried about him, then give him more support.
📍 Herta Space Station Base Zone
Under development. Stay tuned!
Leonard
Wh—What? You can't mean what's going on here, can you...
Leonard
Well... What did the Lead Researcher Asta say?
Options
Asta believes you can fix everything.
Asta asked me to help you.
Asta's really angry.
Leonard
Ah, she really said that? That's great... Looks like I won't have to resign, after all. Thanks for letting me know about all this. I won't let down our lead researcher!
Leonard
R—Really? Looks like the lead researcher is still really concerned, but at least I don't have to fall on my sword and resign... Right? Anyway, let's do this!
Leonard
Ah? Th—This... Oh, I've betrayed her trust. If I'd used partition encryption right from the start, we'd never have been hacked...
Leonard
But it's no use regretting things now... Ack, let's get back to solving the problem at hand.
Strange Monitor
"Yo, great job. I wasn't holding my breath and didn't expect anyone from the space station could clear this game."
Options
Now the words are different...
It's "you"?
Strange Monitor
"Because this isn't pre-recorded. It's me, talking right now with you."
Strange Monitor
"Yep, I'm talking with you on-screen in real-time."
Strange Monitor
"According to the agreement, we're allowed to talk. Anything you want to chat about?"
Options
Why's it called Cosmic Warfare?
What are those spam messages all about?
Is there a more practical reward available...
I'd like to ask you about...
That's all for now.
Strange Monitor
"Oh, there's not much to it. There's a collector looking for a rare strategy for this game, and the top prize is a Tyranid fighter jet, which is exactly what I want."
Strange Monitor
"But Cosmic Warfare is a multiplayer co-op game, so I can't play it alone. I need friends to play it — the more the merrier. I was just worrying about this, and never expected the answer to fall right into my lap."
Strange Monitor
"You oughta be able to guess what happens next. Don't worry. I told you it's just a game, nothing more."
Strange Monitor
"I wrote those based on the IPC's advertising mails to build up ambiance. Don't you think they sound similar? ...Hang on, did you just say spam?"
Strange Monitor
"Snap a screenshot, and find a way to send it to Punklorde. If you're lucky, you might get an embroidered badge. They love that kind of stuff."
Strange Monitor
"Oh yes, ask whatever you like."
Options
I know you.
What is your objective?
Why did you join the Stellaron Hunters?
I want to ask about something else...
Strange Monitor
"Haha, you remember me? I never thought we'd be meeting like this again, either. Call it fate."
Strange Monitor
"Your gaming skills aren't too bad at all, if I recall correctly. Looking forward to playing a few more rounds with you later."
Strange Monitor
"I said, it's just a game. Isn't it incredible? Do I have to have an ulterior motive?"
Strange Monitor
"Oh, if you mean the Stellaron Hunters... Then sorry, I'm the wrong person to ask. I'm just following orders. You should ask Kafka — She's always been more interested in your stuff than me."
Strange Monitor
"Weird question but okay. Do you always just stay in the beginner's zone, Punklorde? Punklorde is a boring place where everyone thinks they're the master of reality. A place that's full of knock-off prosthetics, fake passes Accounts, and also some genius hackers..."
Strange Monitor
"The most skilled of which, is currently talking to you."
Strange Monitor
"I wanted out of there, and the Stellaron Hunters were very welcoming — it's that simple."
Strange Monitor
"Alright, thanks. I've finally mastered Cosmic Warfare — It's not too bad playing online with strangers, right?"
Strange Monitor
"I've stopped the attack, and the virus should be cleared by techs on the space station soon. Until then, you still have a short while in which you can keep playing the game."
Strange Monitor
"Have fun. I'll see myself out."
Strange Monitor
"Hello there, distressed friend at the computer terminal!"
Options
Launch Cosmic Warfare.
Back to the messages...
Leave.
Strange Monitor
"Good luck, I'm rooting for you."
Strange Monitor
"I don't even know your name, but I want to praise you on a job well done! Not many people at all know about this exploit."
Strange Monitor
"You're trying to catch me, aren't you? Then how about a little contest?"
System
The same message repeats itself on the screen — it's just a pre-recorded message. Looks like the person on the other end has already left.
Strange Monitor
"Okay, seeya later."
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