FRAWD Investigators

Outside the clinic, Lilly and Imogen find Sam Aran looking frustratedly down at his own device. “Can you help me with this bomb? My hands are a little… flames.” “Be careful with that,” Lilly admonishes him, zerg larva in her arms. Imogen suggests removing the suit to increase his manual dexterity, but Sam is reluctant … Read more

Lilly approaches the clinic, arms full of zerg larva. Sam Aran, still in his huge firebat suit, is sitting on the ground, fiddling with the bomb. Realizing now the somewhat dubious nature of her decision to bring the creature back with her, Lilly gives the firebat a wide berth. “What have you got there, Lilly?” … Read more

Imogen next calls the first man that Lilly drank with at the bar. He answers as Jimmy and sounds a little distracted. Imogen thinks she hears sounds of sporadic gunfire in the background. “Is this a bad time, Jimmy?” “It’s always a bad time,” he replies. “How can I help you, little lady?” “Are you … Read more

Imogen calls Rory, hoping that raiders can be enticed to help fight these zerglings if promised vespene gas from the clinic’s spigot in repayment. “This is Cowboy Express!” he answers. Imogen introduces herself and reminds him that he gave her and Lilly a lift out to the clinic. He remains wary of her and asks … Read more

Since neither she nor Lilly know much about explosives, Imogen heads inside the clinic to ask if they have any people with the appropriate skill set. Maria had said many of the patients were former soldiers, and it is also possible some of the staff might be technically inclined. Imogen finds Maria whistling as she … Read more

“If it is just a matter of hours, we should evacuate the clinic,” Lilly says. “Lilly, you have some contacts who operate out here. Perhaps you can give them a call,” Imogen suggests. “What are you thinking?” “Well, if it’s a matter of evacuating, they might be able to help with that. But they also … Read more

Sensing their approaching reinforcements, the zerglings turn and swarm the firebat, trying to flank the mech suit and forcing it back against a cliff face. They scrape at the armor, and although they do not pierce it, they weigh the warrior down, making targeting with the flamethrowers harder. The second group moves in. A zergling … Read more

The FRAWD agents give the clinic’s gas meter a cursory examination, just for show, and then follow the pipeline toward where Lilly saw the small vespene cloud. Lilly keeps her shotgun out and ready. She saw creep in the wilderness on the ride up, and she does not want to take any chances. Imogen takes … Read more

Rory drops Lilly and Imogen off at the clinic, a few miles outside of town. “All right, cowboys, I gotta get out of here. You have a good time. I hope everything works out with your clinic and your, uh, ‘pipeline’ issues. Okay, gotta go.” With a roar, the vulture bike spins and heads back … Read more

Joey Ray’s is less busy in the middle of the day. While Lilly grabs a table, Imogen tells the bartender that his application has been moved to the top of the pile but that she cannot waive any fees. He confirms that when the application gets approved, he will be in touch. Imogen passes him … Read more

In the morning, Imogen and Lilly arrive at the refinery bright and early. Marcus waves at them as they enter, and they exchange pleasantries. Lisa welcomes them in and directs Lilly to the area where Marcus works loading materials. “Have you ever piloted an SCV before?” Lisa asks. “I piloted a Goliath 427. Does that … Read more