Announcement

[revenancenpcs]

Hello, and welcome to-

I am sorry, my resources here appear to be limited. I have been authorized to use this network in order to make announcements regarding current events on the Mother of Invention.

Currently, many of my systems remain inoperable. However, I am attempting to make the systems control portions of the ship accessible, and I would appreciate any assistance in bringing the rest of my functions online. I will be opening up a secondary training room shortly in order to provide a route to these vital areas.

Thank you for your help, and have a nice day.

Comments

[inmylight_commander]

[To Kat, 'denied' simply meant 'try harder', so yeah, she's going to poke at her network device and attempt to hack past FILSS's defenses. She's expecting it to be a walk in the park, since this is what she does for a living ...]

[revenancenpcs]

That is not very friendly. I would appreciate it if you stopped.

[It looks as if the person who either designed this system is a genius or an asshole. In any case, Kat makes no progress whatsoever, odd as that might be.]

[inmylight_commander]

[Odd and frustrating. She's going to try a few more times because Spartans Never Give Up, but eventually she'll have to concede defeat ... which just means try attacking from a different direction. She's noticed Carolina's conversation went dark. She'd have to find a time to question the Freelancer.]

[revenancenpcs]

Hacking someone is very rude. Thank you for stopping; please refrain from attempting again in the future, or I will be forced to take action.

[inmylight_commander]

[Yeah, actions never deterred Kat.] Requesting directory of available unsecured data.

[revenancenpcs]

As I have previously informed you, I am not obligated to share any data with anyone who is not a member of project Freelancer. I might have given you access to my directory, but I don't like being hacked.

[inmylight_commander]

[Kat growls to herself in frustration. Damn AIs.]

This is Lieutenant Commander Sierra-320, requesting directory of unsecured data.

[revenancenpcs]

I am sorry. Please clarify: does your designation identify you as a SPARTAN?

[inmylight_commander]

Affirmative.

[Kat's holding back on her specific company until absolutely needed, but hopefully this would give her enough leverage.]

[revenancenpcs]

I am strictly forbidden from sharing information with agents of any other UNSC scientific research programs. Standard greeting available: I will thank you to stay out of my computer systems, Dr. Halsey; I am sure that your children are in need of attention. End of standard greeting.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Locked

[inmylight_commander]

[Oh. Good. Lord. Kat didn't think this AI could piss her off any more, but there it was.]

[Throwing up encryption]

I am in no way affiliated with Dr. Halsey. [Outside of getting in trouble for hacking her personal shit, too]

Requesting public personnel roster; focus on available agents within local regions, ordered by rank.

[Time to hit the chain of command here.]

Locked

[revenancenpcs]

Access denied.

Locked

[inmylight_commander]

[SIGH]

I am Catherine Sierra-320 of Beta company. I am requesting contact with your available superior officer. You will grant me access.

[She tries so hard.]

Locked

[revenancenpcs]

The Director is currently unavailable. Please leave a message, and we'll get back to you later.

Locked

[inmylight_commander]

[...]

[Well. It's something? not nearly as satisfying as hacking]

Attention: Director of Project Freelancer, this is Lieutenant Commander Sierra-320, Noble Two of Noble Team, previously stationed on Reach, currently Traverse Town, requesting access to available data re; Project Freelancer, re; personnel rosters. It appears I will be working with a handful of your agents for the time being. Don't keep me waiting.

Noble Two Out.

[Just going to wait a moment to see if this AI got all that ... ]

Locked

[revenancenpcs]

Message recorded. Have a nice day.

Locked

[inmylight_commander]

Yes. I'll do that. [A little dose of sass in that comment.]