mayhem_npc: (Mayor Matthew Michaelis)
mayhem_npc ([personal profile] mayhem_npc) wrote in [community profile] gunsforhire2015-06-15 12:29 am

NETWORK: Mayoral address

[ Appearances on the network by the mayor are rare. The general public is much more likely to hear from the police chief than from him. So when his face appears on the network, it's likely to bring the entire population of the city to a standstill, anticipating hearing his words.

Before the broadcast, an image appears on the network. Special announcement from Mayor Matthew Michaelis to follow. Several minutes later, the camera focuses in on the mayor, seated behind a large desk. He spends several moments, once the broadcast begins, to gaze at the camera in silence. Finally, he begins. He's a self-possessed man, not wasting time clearing his throat or shuffling papers. ]


Good evening. This afternoon, the government of the city of Gulch was contacted by the neighboring city of Zanzibar. Though we have had friendly relations in the past, this message was sent with a heinous accusation. As you know, the Charon corporation has headquartered several of its administrative departments in Gulch, in addition to the helmet plant on the south side of the city. Zanzibar claims to have obtained evidence that Charon is developing a new formulation of plague chemical, of a sort that would sicken large portions of the population if released in a densely populated area, despite the use of filters. Zanzibar fears becoming a test grounds for this chemical, and has accused the city of Gulch of supporting these efforts.

Of course, the government of Gulch, as well as Charon, have assured Zanzibar that no such activities are underway and that there are no intentions of releasing such a dangerous agent in their city. However, their conviction that this is taking place is unwavering. For this reason, we call on the population of Gulch to be cautious and to be vigilant in their dealings with new arrivals to the city.

As for our response, we are currently working with Charon to strengthen our defenses of the city, and are assembling a citizen guard for that purpose. Participation depends on enrollment, but those who can spare a few hours a month to patrol or spend time in the guard towers to alert to any sign of drones or other elements arriving from the city of Zanzibar should contact City Hall.

As always, our commitment to the safety and well-being of the citizenry is of ultimate importance. Thank you for your time, and good night.
soldierinblack: (Do not even go there)

[personal profile] soldierinblack 2015-06-15 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Is travel between the two cities going to be barred?
oquirrh_at_the_wheel: (contemplative)

[personal profile] oquirrh_at_the_wheel 2015-06-15 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Even if it is, I'm good off-road. If anyone is interested in doing some on-site research in Zanzibar.
thevoidsdarkhorse: (Void Player)

[personal profile] thevoidsdarkhorse 2015-06-16 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Completely different frequency from Roxy's.]

I WAS THINKING ALONG THOSE LINES

[personal profile] aimforthejugular 2015-06-16 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I haven't done some good field research in a while. This would be the perfect opportunity.
thevoidsdarkhorse: (Void Player)

[personal profile] thevoidsdarkhorse 2015-06-23 11:16 am (UTC)(link)
WHAT KIND OF FIELD RESEARCH DO YOU HAVE IN MIND?
soldierinblack: Might be breaking out the mom voice (Are you kidding me?)

[personal profile] soldierinblack 2015-06-16 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Wasn't thinking I'd need to go. Qualifications?
oquirrh_at_the_wheel: (Default)

[personal profile] oquirrh_at_the_wheel 2015-06-16 07:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Five years backcountry driving experience plus courier work. Can send references and specifics to you directly.
soldierinblack: (The soldier)

[personal profile] soldierinblack 2015-06-16 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Five years? And offering services to random people on the network? Going to take a stab and say you're young.

Send along whatever references you have.
oquirrh_at_the_wheel: (oops)

[personal profile] oquirrh_at_the_wheel 2015-06-16 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
New to the city. Just networking. I'll send those your way.
alphawho: (Default)

[personal profile] alphawho 2015-06-16 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
So like...how much pay are we talking about for this whole blah blah few hours watching nothing happen thing?
ambitious_muse: (listening)

[personal profile] ambitious_muse 2015-06-17 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
A "plague chemical"? So, are they weaponizing an already-existing chemical in a more concentrated form, or is this an aerosolized biological agent that has the same effect as one of the plague cloud components?