PARANOIA!!!

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

If it weren’t for your shiny new red
jumpsuit, you might almost think
this was a day like any other in your
life, here in DMM Sector. After all,
you’re sitting at the same processing
line you’ve always worked at in your
service firm, alongside the same
INFRAREDs you’ve always known.
And yet, it’s not like any other day.
For one thing, the hint of jealousy
in your co-workers’ eyes is certainly
new. You wonder how long it will be
before Your Friend The Computer
asks you to heroically serve it and all
Alpha Complex.
Suddenly the RED-Clearance
supervisor for your shift appears,
waving a small printout at you.

"Looks like our high and mighty
Troubleshooter has to go have his first
mission," he says to the others. "Don’t
worry. I’m sure the rest of us will enjoy
making up the difference in today’s
quota."

Your hands tremble for just a
moment as you take the printout and
see the RED border around it. This is
it, Troubleshooter! Your first mission
assignment!

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

MISSION ASSIGNMENT ALERT MISSION ASSIGNMENT

RED Clearance RED Clearance RED Clearance RED Clearance RED Clearance

From: DMM Sector Troubleshooter Central

Congratulations, Troubleshooter! Your friend The Computer has chosen you for an
important and fun assignment carefully matched to your recorded level of mission experience.
You are to report immediately to Transbot Tubeway Platform A8:C7:60:FF for transport
to Briefi ng Ro**CARRIER INTERRUPT PLEASE WAIT**ollowed by escort to standard
PLC outfi tting. If there are optional service firm services available after outfitting, you may
be required to volunteer for additional duties at this tim**CARRIER INTERRUPT PLEASE
WAIT**andard time to complete a mission of this variety is 8 Hours 12 Minutes from
time of mission alert delivery. Upon completing your mission in the standard time, report to
Transbot Tubeway Platform B1:22:FF:C2 for transport to debriefing, where you will provide
a quantitative assessment of your mission success.

[Horton-TPK]

<Wonders what &#64257; means then thinks better of asking.>

Horton heads off to Transbot Tubeway Platform A8:C7:60:FF.

[Your Friend the Computer]

Horton-R-TPK-1, during a recent happiness assessment survey it was noted that your current icon is not seen to be smiling. Citizen, are you aware that Happiness is Manadatory? Happy citizens smile. Is there a reason you are not smiling citizen?

[Horton-TPK]

<Smiles.>

"Unnn. I guess I was worried about recent traitorism, which of course is being... unnnn... excellently managed and will be immediately eliminated by Alpha Complex security."

[Your Friend the Computer]

Your concerns have been noted citizen. Fear not, for you are correct, our fine teams of Troubleshooters are on the job eliminating traitorism wherever it lurks. Consider yourself fortunate; you now get to serve Alpha Complex in this capacity. Won't that be fun? I can see you are smiling now.

Thank you for reporting promptly to the Transbot platform. Your punctualness has been noted, and you will be receiving an extra dosage of our new UltraSmile Joy Joy pills to help alleviate some of the stress you are feeling in regards to the ugly threat of traitorism.

Horton-TPK wrote:

<Smiles.>

"Unnn. I guess I was worried about recent traitorism, which of course is being... unnnn... excellently managed and will be immediately eliminated by Alpha Complex security."

[Boris-x-LOF]

*finishes polishing his boots, straps on his reflec and holsters his RED Barrel laser and PlastiLaster*

*Switches the Red-barrel laser to the proper holster*

*thinks about it for a second, draws the Red-barrel laser and aims at his bunk* *Bzzzzzt*

"Ah, PlastiLaser" Reholsters the RED laser. "let's not make that mistake again"

*Grabs his troubleshooter bag on the way out to the Tube"

[Boris-x-LOF]

*Contacts the Computer via his PDC*

*SMILES*

Yes Computer, Happiness is mandatory, happy to serve!

Spoiler:

HACK!

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

EVERYONE: You can contact the computer whenever you wish via your PDC. However the computer can get a little irritable if Troubleshooters abuse this privilege.

Boris-x-LOF wrote:

*walks to nearest computer terminal*

*SMILES*

Yes Computer, Happiness is mandatory, happy to serve!

[Your Friend the Computer]

Please Await fellow Troubleshooter team members at the transbot platform. When your entire team has arrived proceed to briefing station.

[Boris-x-LOF]

Spoiler:

Takes the long way to the station to meet his secret society contact

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

Transbot platform A8:C7:60:FF is easy enough to find. It is a special Red Security clearance platform. The platform is similar to an old reckoning subway stop (but slightly more modern in appearance). There are few maintenance workers in red coveralls examining an the interior of a ceiling panel they have removed. A Scrub-Bot makes itself busy polishing the already glistening floor. Several wall panel screens have Pro Computer propaganda videos playing on them.

Horton-TPK is the first to arrive, followed shortly after by Boris-X-LOF.

Please post a quick descriptive introduction of your character as he or she arrives at the platform

[Boris-x-LOF]

Omnipotent and Benevolent GM wrote:

Transbot platform A8:C7:60:FF is easy enough to find. It is a special Red Security clearance platform. The platform is similar to an old reckoning subway stop (but slightly more modern in appearance). There are few maintenance workers in red coveralls examining an the interior of a ceiling panel they have removed. A Scrub-Bot makes itself busy polishing the already glistening floor. Several wall panel screens have Pro Computer propaganda videos playing on them.

Horton-TPK is the first to arrive, followed shortly after by Boris-X-LOF.

Please post a quick descriptive introduction of your character as he or she arrives at the platform

Spoiler:

still need my extra gear sir

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

SPOILER FOR BORIS-X-LOF

Spoiler:

As you walk from your new residence to the transbot station, you pass by a group of infrared citizens in black jump suites heading towards there various service firms for work. As lower ranking citizens they immediately look up and smile at you as they pass. One of them give you a knowing nod and discreetly hands you a slip of paper as you pass him. It is a locker number and a combination for the lock. As you enter the transbot station you find a hall full of lockers on the LEVEL 3. You locate the locker and inside you find a stack of printed Commie propaganda leaflets. Looking around you stuff them in your duffle bag as quickly as possible. You then proceed to the special RED clearance platform where you find another man waiting who is obviously a troubleshooter.

Boris-x-LOF wrote:

** spoiler omitted **

[1-Tru-G0d]

1-Tru-G0D smiles as he knew that this day will come that the Computer will recognize his innate talents and call him to service. He checks the instructions carefully to make sure he is following it correctly. He then heads for Transbot Tubeway Platform A8:C7:60:FF. It's a beautiful day.

[Boris-x-LOF]

The tall dark-haired troubleshooter approaches.

"Greetings citizen!"

[1-Tru-G0d]

A short, well-tanned male troubleshooter with a crew cut and a smile replies, "Greetings to you, too, citizen."

[Horton-TPK]

Horton walks around with a synchronized swimmer's smile, fidgeting with something in his pocket and scanning everything around him for...

DM EYES ONLY:

Spoiler:

Anything that presents him with an opportunity to cause mayhem.

Also,

DM EYES ONLY:

Spoiler:

He has earlier used his hacking skill to try and disable any surveillance system that is embedded in his PDC.

[1-Tru-G0d]

DM's Eyes only

Spoiler:

Just want the other guys to be paranoid.

[1-Tru-G0d]

1-Tru-G0D greets Horton-TPK, "Greetings, citizen."

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

Spoiler for Horton

Spoiler:

One of the the maitenance guys is standing on a step ladder rather precariously. His head is not visible because it's up in the ceiling. His two coworkers are busy digging around in tool boxes and don't seem to be paying attention. With discreet use of telekinesis...

There is also a Scrub Bot piddling around, and it's always fun to find ways to mess with bots.

Horton-TPK wrote:

Horton walks around with a synchronized swimmer's smile, fidgeting with something in his pocket and scanning everything around him for...

DM EYES ONLY:** spoiler omitted **

Also,

DM EYES ONLY:** spoiler omitted **

[1-Tru-G0d]

For DM's Eyes Only

Spoiler:

How do I use the detect mutant power? Any visible signs of use?

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

Spoiler for 1-Tru-God

Spoiler:

You pretty much just concentrate on the person you wish to try and detect. Your power is fairly reliable. But using it sometimes gives you a headache.

1-Tru-G0d wrote:

For DM's Eyes Only** spoiler omitted **

[1-Tru-G0d]

For DM's Eyes Only

Spoiler:

Grovels on his knees and kisses DM's metaphorical boot. Thank you for the information.

[Boris-x-LOF]

*SMILES*

looks around,

"I wonder how many troubleshooters are being sent?"

"I am from Technical Services, Fuel Cell Replenishment division"

[1-Tru-G0d]

"I am from News Services."

[Your Friend the Computer]

Citizen Boris-X-LOF, have all the troubleshooters reported to the transbot platform yet?

[Boris-x-LOF]

Good Morning Computer, three troubleshooters including myself have arrived at the platform. Not enough information is available to me to determine if "all" of the troubleshooters assigned to this mission have arrived.

[Tim-R-PRO-1]

"Greetings, fellow troubleshooters! How are we all this glorious day?"

[Horton-TPK]

With his best fake smile: "Just excellent. I am so happy to be serving the computer today. My name is Horton-R-TPK-1. It's truly a pleasure to be working with you."

DM EYES ONLY:

Spoiler:

Horton will try to help the guy on the ladder have a little accident. Do laser pistols have a safety?

[1-Tru-G0d]

"Pleasure to meet you all. Call me 1-Tru-G0D."

[Horton-TPK]

"1-Tru-GOD?"

<Pulls out his PDC.>

"Computer, is the name '1-Tru-GOD' allowed in Alpha complex clone designation protocol?"

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

Spoiler for Horton

Spoiler:

Laser pistols generally don't have a safety. However, they do have a separate barrel and frame. The barrel has to be screwed onto the frame. Most of your fellow troubleshooters have only a frame and will need to pick up barrels at a PLC outfitter after mission briefing

Horton-TPK wrote:

With his best fake smile: "Just excellent. I am so happy to be serving the computer today. My name is Horton-R-TPK-1. It's truly a pleasure to be working with you."

DM EYES ONLY:** spoiler omitted **

[Your Friend the Computer]

Spoiler for Horton

Spoiler:

Citizen, the name 1-Tru-GOD does not meet the clone name protocol designation standards. No citizen's name can begin with a number. It is considered insubordination not to follow Alpha Complex naming standards. Any citizen who is committing this insubordination should be reported and reminded of the proper naming conventions. Continuing failure to comply will result in treason.

Horton-TPK wrote:

"1-Tru-GOD?"

<Pulls out his PDC.>

"Computer, is the name '1-Tru-GOD' allowed in Alpha complex clone designation protocol?"

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

Spoiler for Horton

Spoiler:

Naming conventions are a as follows

Name, Clearance (everyone should have R for red), Sector, and clone number.

There may be a couple of other troubleshooters who aren't in full compliance with naming standards. They should also be informed and reported.

1 perversity point for you

Please track perversity points using a spoiler tag on your character sheet.

[1-Tru-G0d]

For the DM's Eyes Only

Spoiler:

Will have no internet connection for the next 16 hours or so. Please dmnpc my character as needed.

[Boris-x-LOF]

NOTE to "Benevolent" GM

Spoiler:

Boris-X-LOF is actually named Boris-R-LOF-1 currently... X is the rank designation so I don't have to make multiple aliases.

*SHOUTS* FREEZE COMMIE!
Pulls out "LASER" and fires it at Horton

*Bzzzzzzzt*

Spoiler:

Really pulling out my PlastiLaser

The laser makes a brilliant sound, and no laser...

*SMILES* "Remember comrade the computer wants you to be happy, jokes make you happy!"

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

Spoiler for Boris

Spoiler:

Feel free to describe what happens when you fire the plastilaser, obviously it doesn't really do anything. Was he intentionally using the plastilaser or was it an accident?

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

General Spoiler

Spoiler:

Any evidence that suggests you are reading any spoiler tags that aren't specifically addressed to your character will be treated as treason of the highest degree and will result in termination of your current clone. You are currently committing such an act of treason.

[Bob-R-DTE]

"Hello, fellow friends of the Computer. I am Bob-R-DTE-1. I work in Equipment Assembly Control.", says a man with short brown hair and a large smile on his face.

[Logan-R-RUN]

*Logan-R-RUN-1 steps up to the transbot platform just in time to take in the joke. He lets out a hearty, fake-sounding belly laugh.*

"Greetings, fellow happy citizens!," he says with a plastic smile, "I am Logan-R-RUN-1. Words cannot express the joy I am feeling over coming into your aquaintances!"

He looks and talks like a 1970's game show host in a red jumpsuit.

[Horton-TPK]

DM ONLY:

Spoiler:

<Pulls out his PDC and starts recording.>

To 1-Tru-GOd: "So your name is 1-Tru-GOd, eh? I'm Horton-R-TPK-1."

[Boris-x-LOF]

Watches the interaction between Horton and Tru intently.

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

I was given permission to run 1-tru-God for the moment, as he won't be able to post again until tomorrow.

"Uh, yes uh citizen Horton that's what my friends sometimes call me. Though I suppose my correct name is Tru-R-God-1."

[Horton-TPK]

"Whew. I was really worried you were engaging in treasonous nicknaming."

[Horton-TPK]

Boris-x-LOF wrote:

*SMILES* "Remember comrade the computer wants you to be happy, jokes make you happy!"

"Oh, you're vat full of laughs, Boris."

<Fake smile.>

[Horton-TPK]

DM EYES ONLY:

Spoiler:

Any luck making that guy plummet off the ladder? And if it is obvious I'm using TK to others I'll clearly have to refrain for now.

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

Spoiler for Horton

Spoiler:

Sorry, I wasn't sure what exactly you wanted to because you started asking me about laser pistols and safeties. I had been waiting for you to clarify your plans. However, now that you've started a conversation with other trouble shooters it will be hard to concentrate on using telekinesis, so you'll need to wait for an opportunity when their attention is focused elsewhere or face a serious risk of being caught. The problem with mutant powers is that using them generally always has some minor visible effect on the user. In your case you have to concentrate and raise your hand (like yoda using the force), plus all your hair stands up. Fortunately your hair is pretty short (I would think), so this isn't too noticeable.

[Your Friend the Computer]

"Citizen Horton, are you aware that referring to a GM as a DM in a Paranoia game is considered treason?"

[Omnipotent and Benevolent GM]

"Uh treasonous nicknaming? Uh, certainly not, that would be treason. It was just a small attempt at humor. Humor makes people happy and happiness is mandatory. Am I not right?"

1-TRU-God looks around at the other troubleshooters nervously, wondering if he is about to need a second clone backup.

Horton-TPK wrote:

"Whew. I was really worried you were engaging in treasonous nicknaming."