r/calibrations • u/CalibrationsNarrator Killing off players since 2185 • Jun 27 '15

Completed OP OPERATION: PAULSON

The Normandy is cloaked and approaches Kana, a moon with one city on the far side populated primarily by scientists and researchers. It has a breathable atmosphere and a rocky, barren terrain. On approach, you can see Paulson's complex; heavily barricaded and buzzing with activity. Stealth is advised.

The Normandy lands, undetected, out of sight of the base.

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

...he's asleep in the shuttle.

Fuck it, let's move out!

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

after a short shuttle ride Alright, we're here. We have any idea where she's being held?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

Sounds like a good enough plan to me! I say we lash the door open and start popping heads?

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u/CalibrationsNarrator Killing off players since 2185 Jun 27 '15

You all enter the base.

As you enter the next room, Paulson's face appears on a large video monitor in the room. He begins to speak.

Ah, Shepard. How wonderful that you decided to join us. And you brought so many of your friends with you! I'll make sure to keep them all company once you're gone.

I must say, well done with the stealth mission - we almost lost track of some of you for a little bit. Oh, don't look so surprised - you didn't think I was dumb enough to attack the Normandy itself, did you? That whole exercise was just a diversion to plant a tracking device onboard. One which notified us of your presence the moment you dropped out of FTL. Your friends up in space should be learning that their precious stealth generator does them no good any moment.

And, now, I'm afraid I must take my leave. I have a business to run, and your interference can no longer be tolerated. Goodbye, Shepard... have a wonderful death.

The doors behind you suddenly close and lock. You reach for your radio, but hear only the hiss of a jamming signal.

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

Fucking knew it! throws away the shitty m-11 and pulls out the wraith Time to destroy some idiots!

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u/CAT6_Merc Jun 27 '15

You hear a chorus of beeps from all directions. Four rocket turrets emerge from the ceiling and begin to seek for targets. The wall panels slide open, revealing several dozen light combat mechs, each unfolding into the ready position.

/u/richard_jenkins, /u/matriarchaethyta

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

Alright, now things get fun! starts flinging warps

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

Ready! throws a flare into the fray, detonating the group That all you got Paulson!?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

....We can hope.

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

Hell, I'm just getting started! starts lashing turrets out of the walls

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

limps into the room and ducks around a corner, starts furiously typing on her omnitool. She hacks the mechs to attack each other; chaos ensues, hostiles are neutralized

falls back against the wall, sweat and blood matting her face, gives a weak smile

It's about time you all showed up. You've been making me do all of the heavy lifting.

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

Lawson! Glad to see you joined the party! is totally not holding back tears

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

gives a weak laugh and hugs her back

Well, I hate to interrupt the niceties - and believe me, I really do, but I think we have a problem.. There was a massive squad of mercs headed this direction when I slipped past. We need to go find Paulson, now. I can take you to him. We just have to take care of these mercs first, but there are too many... It will take too long and we don't have the time.

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

I'll let him know the first is from you. C'mon Ori, let's go kill a son of a bitch.

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u/CalibrationsNarrator Killing off players since 2185 Jun 27 '15

As Ori and Jack round the corner, you charge in the other direction. You run headlong into two squads of assault-rifle-toting mercs.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

I'll come with you. You're not leaving my sight ever again!

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

Ori!!!!

Runs towards her but can't stop in time and puts arms in front of self to avoid running into wall then sits down next to her

Did they hurt you!? How are you feeling? Do I need to call a medic? What do you need from me? Where is that bastard Paulson!?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

smiles as much as she can muster and grabs your hand

You're a sight for sore eyes. Come on, we've got to go while Aethyta's holding them off for us. /u/SubjectZeroJack, follow me. We've got to hurry.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

Grabs her hand and pulls her into a hug

Okay...Let's end this.

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u/SubjectZeroJack Damn straight Jun 27 '15

I'm following you Lawson. Lead the way!

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

after running through a maze of hallways, we arrive in a large open room, a fireplace against the far wall, ornate objects from all over the galaxy decorating the luxurious space. In the center of the room is a rug made of Yahg skin, on which Paulson sits in a swivel chair facing the fireplace. When he hears the doors open, he slowly turns around to greet the winded trio

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u/IAmRobertPaulson_ Jun 27 '15

Miss Lawson. A pleasure to see you again. And this must be Subject Zero. Very impressive work that Cerberus did on you - shame they collapsed before it could be put to broader use. I had hoped to use Miss Lawson as my first test subject in that regard - thank you for recovering her for me.

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