Episode 3: Disaster and a New Villain Approach the City!

[omegamods]

This is Dr. Jefferson. The initial test results are back from the transmitter analysis!

Unfortunately, we weren't able to get too much out of it. I'm sure it's communicating with something - still trying to figure out he coordinates of the other side, but I'm pretty confident it's not on Earth.

We also found two messages - one is a heavily encrypted recording of an earlier communication, and the other appears to be for us. Taking both of these into consideration, we've shut the machine down for the time being.

Here's the one for us:

Well done, Omegafools! You managed to find my transmitter, and if you're reading this, you probably also defeated Leader One. However, don't fool yourselves into thinking this means you've beaten me!

You're far too late. My new friend has already locked on to my signal, and will be arriving any day now. Since you have refused to hand the city over to me, prepare to see it destroyed!

Dr. Devious

P.S.: Muahahahaha!!!

And here's what I've been able to get of the encrypted transmission:

[The transmission is a conversation between two voices. The second is Dr. Devious, but the first is an unfamiliar, growling voice, accompanied by a heavily-distorted image.]



"--planet is a difficult thing to find from this distance, Human Devious, let alone a single city."

"Don't worry, Baron. My transmitter is more than up to the task of guiding you here."

"I hope that this is the case. You have been... most helpful, for one of your kind."

"Don't forget our deal. You can have the rest of Earth, but I get Venture City!"

"It shall be yours to do with as you please. A single human settlement is a small price to pay in exchange for reclaiming that which is rightfully ours..."

Comments

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[big_blue_boyscout]

[It's new, that's for sure, and by the sounds of it none too friendly. More than likely another would-be conqueror, trying to either start or expand an empire for himself. While that's nothing he hasn't seen before, what concerns him is the level of technology they'll be up against, as he'd rather not be going in blind on that front. Regardless, this Baron, whoever he is, is coming, and they need to be ready. Hopefully by the time he arrives, Clark will be fully healed.]

I don't suppose we'd be able to contact this Baron, Professor? I want to talk to him, and if it's possible try to convince him not to launch an invasion.

[Something Clark knows is pretty unlikely, but he has to try.]

To all Omegafriends, if he can't be talked out of this, we have a few days to get together a welcoming committee. Let's do everything in our power to make sure that we're ready for this.

[omegamods]

So far, no luck on getting a lock on the other end of the transmission. You'll be the first to know if we can manage it.

[big_blue_boyscout]

Right. Thank you, Professor. And if you think any of the equipment in the Fortress might help with this, all you need to do is ask.