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<br>CRYPT SHYFTER
WARP HOUNDS<br>
by kung fu space barbarian<br>
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[[Start|CharCreater]]
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<<set $hp = 10>>\
<<set $sexy = 0>>\
<<set $magic = 0>>\
<<set $sneaky = 0>>\
<<set $beefy = 0>>\
<<set $skill = 0>>\
<<set $gold = 15>>\
<<set $pizza = 2>>\
<<set $beer = 0>>\
<<set $inventory= []>>\
<<set $inventory.push("Empty")>>\
<<set $comp = 0>>\
<<set $header = 1>>\Are you a dude or a chick?<br>
[[I'm a dude|dude]]
[[I'm a chick|chick]]
<<set $check = 0>>\HP: $hp
GOLD: $gold
PIZZA: $pizza<br>
<u>INVENTORY</u>
<<print $inventory.join("\n")>>\CONGRATULATIONS!<br>
You win.<<run UI.restart()>>\
[[Restart|restart][state.restart()]]The Fuzonian effort to defeat these terrible enemies has been inspiring, but it seems that the power of the Shyfters cannot be matched. Therefore, it has been decided that in order for the tides of war to turn, the Fuzonians must secure the aid of the reclusive Golgeks.<br>
[[Continue|sneakth]]As Zarkaja, the fearless barbarian leader of the Fuzonian empire, you have decided to visit the Golgeks personally in an attempt to secure their aid. Your starship is now hurtling towards the Golgek homeworld, Golgar.<br>
[[Continue|moresu]]You drop out of subspace and glide into the volcanic planet's atmosphere. You guide the ship down onto the metal docking bay and land among dozens of other starships in the busy starport. What do you want to do?<br>
[[Grab your gear from the storage chest]]
[[Send a message to let the Fuzonians know you've arrived]]
[[Exit the ship]]<<if visited("cockmpit")>>\
You already have your gear!<br>
[[Back|mainship]]
<<else>>\
You open the storage chest. Choose two items:<br>
[[Laser rifle (+1 skill)]]
[[Turbo boots (+1 speed)]]
[[Starsteel sword (+ 1 beefiness)]]
[[Juju stick (+1 magic)]]
<</if>>\<<if $check gte 1>>\
No point trying that again.<br>
[[Continue|mainship]]
<<else>>\
You punch in a command on the ship's console and wait for the connection to patch you through to $alien.<br>
[[Continue|768]]
<</if>>\<<if $inventory.indexOf("Empty") gte 0>>\
Don't forget to grab your gear before you exit the ship!<br>
[[Back|mainship]]
<<else>>\
You head to the airlock.<br>
[[Continue|checkforvulm]]
<</if>>\<<set $alien = "Vulma">>\
<<set $hisher = "her">>\
<<set $alien2 = "VULMA">>\
<<set $heshe = "She">>\
<<set $himher = "her">>\
Rad. And what kind of a barbarian are you?<br>
[[Beefy]]
[[Sneaky]]
[[Magical]]<<set $alien = "Zalbraak">>\
<<set $alien2 = "ZALBRAAK">>\
<<set $hisher = "his">>\
<<set $heshe = "He">>\
<<set $himher = "him">>\
Rad. And what kind of a barbarian are you?<br>
[[Beefy]]
[[Sneaky]]
[[Magical]]The galaxy has been engulfed by war. The Andraxxans and Shyfters have begun enslaving millions of innocents and destroying entire solar systems.<br>
[[Continue|deklj]]Choose another item:<br>
[[Turbo boots (+1 speed)|speed2]]
[[Starsteel sword (+ 1 beefiness)|beef2]]
[[Juju stick (+1 magic)|mag2]]
<<set $inventory.push("Laser rifle")>>\
<<set $inventory.delete("Empty")>>\
<<set $skill += 1>>\Choose another item:<br>
[[Laser rifle (+1 skill)|lawer2]]
[[Starsteel sword (+ 1 beefiness)|beef2]]
[[Juju stick (+1 magic)|mag2]]
<<set $inventory.push("Turbo boots")>>\
<<set $inventory.delete("Empty")>>\
<<set $sneaky += 1>>\Choose another item:<br>
[[Laser rifle (+1 skill)|lawer2]]
[[Turbo boots (+1 speed)|speed2]]
[[Juju stick (+1 magic)|mag2]]
<<set $inventory.push("Starsteel sword")>>\
<<set $inventory.delete("Empty")>>\
<<set $beefy += 1>>\Choose another item:<br>
[[Laser rifle (+1 skill)|lawer2]]
[[Turbo boots (+1 speed)|speed2]]
[[Starsteel sword (+ 1 beefiness)|beef2]]
<<set $inventory.push("Juju stick")>>\
<<set $inventory.delete("Empty")>>\
<<set $magic += 1>>\Nice. Let's get started then!<br>
[[Continue|getstarted]]
<<set $beefy += 1>>\Nice. Let's get started then!<br>
[[Continue|getstarted]]
<<set $sneaky += 1>>\Nice. Let's get started then!<br>
[[Continue|getstarted]]
<<set $magic += 1>>\What do you want to do?<br>
[[Grab your gear from the storage chest]]
[[Send a message to let the Fuzonians know you've arrived]]
[[Exit the ship]]DOCKING OFFICER:
Halt! I see no barbarian ships on docking manifesto today. Eh? No barbarian ships scheduled for next 18 centuries! Why you here?<br>
[[I have come to speak with your leader.]]
[[The Andraxxans are destroying the galaxy. We require the aid of the Golgeks to defeat them!]]<<set $inventory.push("Turbo boots")>>\
<<set $sneaky += 1>>\
You grab your gear and close the storage chest.<br>
[[Continue|cockmpit]]<<set $inventory.push("Starsteel sword")>>\
<<set $beefy += 1>>\
You grab your gear and close the storage chest.<br>
[[Continue|cockmpit]]<<set $inventory.push("Juju stick")>>\
<<set $magic += 1>>\
You grab your gear and close the storage chest.<br>
[[Continue|cockmpit]]<<set $inventory.push("Laser rifle")>>\
<<set $skill += 1>>\
You grab your gear and close the storage chest.<br>
[[Continue|cockmpit]]What do you want to do?<br>
[[Send a message to let the Fuzonians know you've arrived]]
[[Exit the ship]]You enter the cargo hold. $alien is sitting in a half-opened crate rubbing $hisher head. Your favorite Fuzonian gives you an embarrassed smile.<br>
[[What are you doing here?]]
[[You were supposed to be back at the base!]]
[[You just can't get enough of me, can you?]]
<<set $check += 1>>\You wedge yourself between the computer console and the pilot's chair, hoping to hide from the ghostly intruder. You hear footsteps approaching the cockpit, and suddenly a blue-skinned figure steps into view.<br>
[[Continue|sliejg]]
<<set $check += 1>>\$alien2:
You're always sneaking off on some crazy quest to save the galaxy while I remain behind- I can help you! Besides, Thrakk is on communication duty. Nothing to worry about!<br>
[[Communication duty monitoring the communicator you're holding right now?]]
[[You're out of your mind... but I appreciate it.]]$alien2:
You're always sneaking off on some crazy quest to save the galaxy while I remain behind- I can help you! Besides, Thrakk is on communication duty. Nothing to worry about!<br>
[[Communication duty monitoring the communicator you're holding right now?]]
[[You're out of your mind... but I appreciate it.]]$alien2:
I can't deny my attraction to you. However, that was not my primary purpose in stowing away aboard your ship.<br>
[[Continue|You were supposed to be back at the base!]]$alien2:
Oh, um... yeah. Listen, don't worry about that! There's so much to do! So what do you say? Can I join you on this mission?<br>
[[You can, but stay close to me. I don't want you to get hurt.]]
[[Stay with the ship for now. I'll come get you after I speak with the leader of the Golgeks.]]$alien2:
Technically, we are all out of our minds. You see, by our very nature, we do not exist solely within-<br>
[[Yeah, yeah! Science stuff. I get it.]]
[[Just shut up and kiss me, you big dork.]]$alien2:
Zarkaja? Why are you hiding under the computer?<br>
<<if visited("dude")>>\
[[Vulma!? What are you doing here?]]
<<else>>\
[[Zalbraak!? What are you doing here?]]
<</if>>\
[[Oh, I was... uh... checking for spiders. Yeah, I thought I saw one and I was... um... trying to kill it?]]$alien2:
You're always sneaking off on some crazy quest to save the galaxy while I remain behind- I can help you! Besides, Thrakk is on communication duty. Nothing to worry about!<br>
[[Communication duty monitoring the communicator you're holding right now?]]
[[You're out of your mind... but I appreciate it.]]$alien2:
You're always sneaking off on some crazy quest to save the galaxy while I remain behind- I can help you! Besides, Thrakk is on communication duty. Nothing to worry about!<br>
[[Communication duty monitoring the communicator you're holding right now?]]
[[You're out of your mind... but I appreciate it.]]$alien2:
I hope you were successful in your mission. Please, allow me to help you to your feet.<br>
[[Continue|helputp]]$alien reaches down and helps pull you to your feet. $heshe gives you an embarrassed smile.<br>
[[What are you doing here?]]
[[You were supposed to be back at the base!]]
[[You just can't get enough of me, can you?]]$alien2:
So what do you say? Can I join you on this mission?<br>
[[You can, but stay close to me. I don't want you to get hurt.]]
[[Stay with the ship for now. I'll come get you after I speak with the leader of the Golgeks.]]$alien stammers for a few seconds before you plant a big smooch on $hisher lips. The blue alien is flustered, but pleased.<br>
[[Continue|aliengj]]$alien2:
Is that all we have time for?<br>
[[Don't push your luck! I'm still mad at you for sneaking onto my ship.]]$alien2:
Fair enough. But I have to ask... can I join you on this mission?<br>
[[You can, but stay close to me. I don't want you to get hurt.]]
[[Stay with the ship for now. I'll come get you after I speak with the leader of the Golgeks.]]$alien smiles. What do you want to do?<br>
[[Grab your gear from the storage chest]]
[[Exit the ship]]
<<set $comp += 1>>\$alien looks disappointed. What do you want to do?<br>
[[Grab your gear from the storage chest]]
[[Exit the ship]]Just then you hear the familiar jingle of a personal communicator, followed by a thud, and then "Ow!" The commotion seems to be coming from the cargo hold.<br>
[[Investigate the cargo hold]]
[[Hide! It's probably ghosts!]]DOCKING OFFICER:
High King Barkk not entertaining visitors today. Besides, this starport locked down! No ships enter or leave, but you still here! You come with us. Breaking rules not allowed!<br>
[[What in the name of Shergblatt's hairy butt crack!?]]
[[You can't keep me here, you little rodent!]]DOCKING OFFICER:
Big fights not our problem. Besides, this starport locked down! No ships enter or leave, but you still here! You come with us. Breaking rules not allowed!<br>
[[What in the name of Shergblatt's hairy butt crack!?]]
[[You can't keep me here, you little rodent!]]<<if $comp gte 1>>\
Dozens of security guards carrying stun-batons approach. They place you and $alien in handcuffs and lead you out of the docking bay area.<br>
[[Continue|arrestedxx]]
<<else>>\
Dozens of security guards carrying stun-batons approach. They place you in handcuffs and lead you out of the docking bay area.<br>
[[Continue|arrested]]
<</if>>\<<if $comp gte 1>>\
Dozens of security guards carrying stun-batons approach. They place you and $alien in handcuffs and lead you out of the docking bay area.<br>
[[Continue|arrestedxx]]
<<else>>\
Dozens of security guards carrying stun-batons approach. They place you in handcuffs and lead you out of the docking bay area.<br>
[[Continue|arrested]]
<</if>>\You are placed in a cold metal cell and told to wait for the ambassador, who should be arriving soon. A few minutes later the Golgeks return with another prisoner- it's $alien!<br>
[[Continue|oepnth]]You and $alien are placed in a cold metal cell and told to wait for the ambassador, who should be arriving soon.<br>
[[Strike up a conversation]]
[[Sit in silence]]$alien2:
Our imprisonment is most peculiar. The Golgeks are not a distrustful species by nature. I fear something is amiss.<br>
[[The sooner we get out of here the better.]]
[[Do you think the Golgeks will aid us in our fight?]]
[[Remember when we first met? Do you think we were brought together by fate or destiny or any of that mystical mumbo-jumbo?]]
[[That's all for now.]]
<<set $fate = 1>>\You and $alien sit in silence. Fortunately, the Golgeks are an extremely organized and punctual species, so the ambassador shows up almost immediately.<br>
[[Continue|ambas]]AMBASSADOR:
Apologies for inconvenience, barbarian. Whole planet on high alert now. Space pirates stole important cargo ship!<br>
[[Continue|lsgue]]AMBASSADOR:
Pirates called "Warp Hounds." Stolen ship transported lots of Golgar energy crystals used to power Golgek ships. Without energy crystals Golgek starfleet useless!<br>
[[Unlock this cell. I need to speak with your leader at once.]]
[[Rotten space pirates! Listen, if you release me from this cell, I'll hunt down those scoundrels and bring back your ship.]]AMBASSADOR:
You help us, we help you? Perhaps we come to arrangement. I release barbarian if promise not to attempt anything dramatic- deal?<br>
[[Sure, fine. Whatever.|deal]]
[[I'm not going to kill any Golgeks, if that's what you mean.|deal]]AMBASSADOR:
You help us, we help you? Perhaps we come to arrangement. I release barbarian if promise not to attempt anything dramatic- deal?<br>
[[Sure, fine. Whatever.|deal]]
[[I'm not going to kill any Golgeks, if that's what you mean.|deal]]<<if $comp gte 1>>\
The Ambassador nods and opens your cell. He leads you and $alien to the court of the High King.<br>
[[Continue|zaak]]
<<else>>\
The Ambassador nods and opens your cell. He leads you to the court of the High King.<br>
[[Continue|zaak]]
<</if>>\The High King is a purple-skinned Golgek with big bulbous eyes and eight arms. He looks exhausted.<br>
[[Continue|zkksj]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Who this? Why big barbarian in throne room?<br>
[[I'm the Zarkaja of Fuzonia, and I've come to request your aid in our war against the Andraxxans.]]
[[I heard your ship was captured by space pirates. If you agree to join our fight against the Shyfters and Andraxxans, I'll go get it back for you.]]HIGH KING BARKK:
We stay out of war. Can't break treaty with Andraxxans! Or can we? I wonder... Listen! Maybe you help us.<br>
[[Continue|87]]HIGH KING BARKK:
We stay out of war. Can't break treaty with Andraxxans! Or can we? I wonder...<br>
[[Continue|8df7]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Valuable energy crystals stolen from starport by space pirates. If we no get back, we no power Golgek starfleet. You recover crystals and stolen ship. Then perhaps we come to agreement!<br>
[[What's so special about these crystals? Why can't you just get more?]]
[[Can you give me any information about the space pirates?]]
[[I'll get those energy crystals back for you.]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Golgar energy crystals hold much Neptunium power. Needed to energize starships. Crystals extremely rare and difficult to extract- harvested from craters in deep-space asteroids! If no can retrieve crystals... very long time before we gather enough to power starfleet again!<br>
[[Can you give me any information about the space pirates?]]
[[I'll get those energy crystals back for you.]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Warp Hounds came to Golgar and attacked ships bound for nearby starports. Mostly went after small ships, but now they grow bold! Stole crown jewel of mining fleet. Took biggest frigate to mountains on far side of planet. Space pirates build big base there.<br>
[[What's so special about these crystals? Why can't you just get more?]]
[[I'll get those energy crystals back for you.]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Thank you, barbarian! Your heart very big and filled with honor!<br>
[[Continue|beforeuy]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Listen! Perhaps we help you, but without energy crystals we unable to power Golgek starfleet. If you take back crystals and our stolen ship then maybe we come to agreement!<br>
[[What's so special about these crystals? Why can't you just get more?]]
[[Can you give me any information about the space pirates?]]
[[I'll get those energy crystals back for you.]]HIGH KING BARKK:
One more thing! You be very cautious. Pirates don't know this, but mountain they use for base is active volcano. Sensors indicate volcano erupt any day now! If you seek stolen crystals, must find them fast!<br>
[[Any other bad news you want to give me before I go?]]
[[Great. What's the fastest way to reach this volcanic death trap?]]HIGH KING BARKK:
No bad news- just directions! Two ways to reach pirate base- both equally quick. You take monorail or surf on sky sharks through Brakken Wastes.<br>
[[I want to know more about the monorail.]]
[[What can you tell me about the Brakken Wastes?]]
[[All right, I've made up my mind.]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Two ways to reach pirate base- both equally quick. You take monorail or surf on sky sharks through Brakken Wastes.<br>
[[I want to know more about the monorail.]]
[[What can you tell me about the Brakken Wastes?]]
[[All right, I've made up my mind.]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Monorail built by Golgek forefathers centuries ago. Built to transport minerals and workers from mines very fast. But I give warning: monorail tracks may be damaged. Our data unclear. Maybe Warp Hounds sabotaged monorail to stop Golgeks from reaching them.<br>
[[What can you tell me about the Brakken Wastes?]]
[[All right, I've made up my mind.]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Brakken Wastes very dangerouns. Deserts and tar pits. Home to large predators. Nobody goes that way. But may be quickest path to far side of planet.<br>
[[I want to know more about the monorail.]]
[[All right, I've made up my mind.]]Which way will you go?<br>
[[Take the monorail]]
[[Surf through the Brakken Wastes]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Good luck, barbarian! Please go fast! Entire Golgek species- no, entire galaxy- depends on you!<br>
[[Continue|leavetheslke]]HIGH KING BARKK:
Good luck, barbarian! Please go fast! Entire Golgek species- no, entire galaxy- depends on you!<br>
[[Continue|leavetheslkebrakken]]GUARD:
Open cell! Found this one hiding in cargo hold of barbarian ship. They wait for ambassador's judgment together!<br>
[[Continue|alsgi]]The Golgeks shove $alien into the cell and lock the door. They exit the facility to fetch the ambassador.<br>
[[Strike up a conversation]]
[[Sit in silence]]You exit the High King's chambers and make your way to the monorail. The tracks are set high above the surrounding land. You step into a silver tube that ferries you up to the train's platform.<br>
[[Continue|tranpos]]You exit the High King's chambers and make your way to the shark pit. You and $alien leap onto the backs of sky sharks and take off into the hazy air.<br>
[[Continue|brkky]]$alien2:
I agree. The Andraxxan forces are preparing to launch an attack on the third moon of Fuzonia before the end of this solar cycle. That moon is completely defenseless. If the Andraxxans overtake it then they will have secured a line of direct access to our communication hub. At that point all of our secrets will be laid bare to them. The consequences would be catastrophic.<br>
[[Do you think the Golgeks will aid us in our fight?]]
<<if $fate gte 1>>\
[[Remember when we first met? Do you think we were brought together by fate or destiny or any of that mystical mumbo-jumbo?]]
<</if>>\
[[That's all for now.]]$alien2:
The Golgeks have always been a secretive species, but they are highly practical and I do not believe they are evil at heart. I am certain they will join our cause if we can convince them of the primary benefits an alliance would offer. Certainly joining with us would be a better alternative to being enslaved by the Andraxxans.<br>
<<if $fate gte 1>>\
[[Remember when we first met? Do you think we were brought together by fate or destiny or any of that mystical mumbo-jumbo?]]
<</if>>\
[[That's all for now.]]<<set $fate -= 1>>\
$alien2:
Mystical mumbo-jumbo is not very scientific by its definition. I do not believe that there is some greater force that is driving our destinies, if that's what you mean.<br>
[[Continue|statre]]You don't have to wait long. Fortunately, the Golgeks are an extremely organized and punctual species, so the ambassador shows up just moments later.<br>
[[Continue|ambas]]$alien2:
I believe that our meeting was nothing more than simple circumstance- being in the right place at the right time, so to speak. I admit that the statistical probability of that meeting was extremely low, but that does not preclude the existence of some higher force that controls our lives.<br>
[[You're such a dork. I love you so much.]]
[[Do you think the Golgeks will aid us in our fight?]]
[[That's all for now.]]$alien2:
I can assure you the feeling is mutual. I yearn for a quiet moment to be together. Space travel is exhilarating but exhausting.<br>
[[I think it's awesome that Fuzonians speak their minds so plainly, even though your smart words make my head hurt sometimes.]]
[[Do you think the Golgeks will aid us in our fight?]]
[[That's all for now.]]$alien2:
It is one of the primary benefits of our species. It also helps drive the plots of CRYPT SHYFTER adventures forward at an expeditious pace, which is essential. Due to the fact that most adventures are rather short, subtext played out over long periods of time tends to be highly inefficient.<br>
[[Do you think the Golgeks will aid us in our fight?]]
[[That's all for now.]]<<if $check gte 1>>\
You exit the ship and are immediately accosted by several important-looking Golgeks.<br>
[[Continue|accoseted]]
<<else>>\
At that moment you hear a thud, followed by "Ow!" The commotion seems to be coming from the cargo hold.<br>
[[Investigate the cargo hold]]
[[Hide! It's probably ghosts!]]
<</if>>\<<if visited("dude")>>\
A robotic conductor sits at the controls of the train. As soon as you step inside, the doors close and the monorail whisks you away across the volcanic planet.<br>
[[Talk to Vulma|ttvum]]
[[Talk to the conductor]]
[[Go to sleep in one of the cozy chairs]]
<<else>>\
A robotic conductor sits at the controls of the train. As soon as you step inside, the doors close and the monorail whisks you away across the volcanic planet.<br>
[[Talk to Zalbraak|ttvum]]
[[Talk to the conductor]]
[[Go to sleep in one of the cozy chairs]]
<</if>>\$alien takes out a data tablet and begins to document the minerals, flora, and fauna that you can see out the windows as you race down the tracks. You decide it would be best to leave $himher alone for now.<br>
[[Talk to the conductor]]
[[Go to sleep in one of the cozy chairs]]<<if visited("conduvkgj")>>\
The conductor is focused on driving the train.<br>
[[Back|trainoptions]]
<<else>>\
The conductor looks like a mix between a unicycle and a pig. He wears sunglasses and beatboxes while he drives.<br>
[[Continue|conduvkgj]]
<</if>>\You take a seat and settle in for the trip. The train races across the barren planet at an astonishing speed. The smooth motion of the train and the conductor's expert beat-boxing skills lull you to sleep.<br>
[[Continue|toslepp]]<<if visited("dude")>>\
What do you want to do?<br>
[[Talk to Vulma|ttvum]]
[[Talk to the conductor]]
[[Go to sleep in one of the cozy chairs]]
<<else>>\
What do you want to do?<br>
[[Talk to Zalbraak|ttvum]]
[[Talk to the conductor]]
[[Go to sleep in one of the cozy chairs]]
<</if>>\CONDUCTOR:
Chicka-chicka-BOOM! Chukka-beet-beet-POW! What can I assist you with, barbarian?<br>
[[Can you tell me anything about the Warp Hounds?]]
[[Tell me more about this planet.]]
[[What do you think about the war with the Andraxxans?]]
[[That's all for now.|trainoptions]]CONDUCTOR:
Warp Hounds are not in my knowledge database. My prime directive is to operate this monorail. I am also programmed to perform rudimentary repairs if the train ever becomes damaged. I can tell you all of the working parts of a monorail and which shuttles are the fastest. Other than that, I'm afraid I cannot help you.<br>
[[Continue|monostuff]]CONDUCTOR:
I know very little about this planet. However, I can tell you about our uniquely designed monorail system. Would you like to know more?<br>
[[Sure, I've got time to kill.]]
[[Forget it, that sounds boring.]]CONDUCTOR:
I have no knowledge of any war. I can, however, tell you the history of the battle between the two greatest monorail monopolies in the galaxy. Would you like to know more?<br>
[[Let's hear it.]]
[[No thanks.]]CONDUCTOR:
My knowledge database contains a complete history of the Galactic Monorail System. Did you know that in the year 2937 GST there was a transit system built by the Tozarks that was capable of moving along a single-rail track at speeds nearing that of light?<br>
[[No, I did not know that...]]
[[Do you know anything about this planet?|Tell me more about this planet.]]
[[What do you think about the war with the Andraxxans?]]
[[That's all for now.|trainoptions]]CONDUCTOR:
I am filled with interesting monorail facts! I am also a very skilled beatboxer. Boom-chicka-boom-chicka-beet-beet-POW!<br>
[[Do you know anything about this planet?|Tell me more about this planet.]]
[[What do you think about the war with the Andraxxans?]]
[[That's all for now.|trainoptions]]CONDUCTOR:
Stupendous! The tracks along this rail line are based off of an ancient schematic designed by the Builder. There are legends about the Builder that predate the existence of the Golgek Empire but I do not have any information on that. My primary function is to serve as the operator of this monorail.<br>
[[Can you tell me anything about the Warp Hounds?]]
[[Do you have any knowledge of the war with the Andraxxans?|What do you think about the war with the Andraxxans?]]
[[That's all for now.|trainoptions]]CONDUCTOR:
As you wish. Is there anything else I can assist you with?<br>
[[Can you tell me anything about the Warp Hounds?]]
[[Do you have any knowledge of the war with the Andraxxans?|What do you think about the war with the Andraxxans?]]
[[That's all for now.|trainoptions]]CONDUCTOR:
A transit company called Turbo Tech Basic was established in 903 GST. They were the first company to patent a design for an inter-galactic monorail system.<br>
[[Continue|boringshgh]]CONDUCTOR:
Very well. Is there anything else I can assist you with?<br>
[[Can you tell me anything about the Warp Hounds?]]
[[Tell me more about this planet.]]
[[That's all for now.|trainoptions]]CONDUCTOR:
They were the sole monorail installer across the galaxy for 38 centuries. Then about 14 billion years ago a new company emerged called Warp Speed Train Manufacturing Company, Incorporated. WSTMCI for short. Would you like to know more about the competition between these two corporations?<br>
[[That sounds like a nightmare. Please shut up.]]
[[Gee whiz, I sure do love lore! Tell me more!]]CONDUCTOR:
As you wish. Is there anything else I can assist you with?<br>
[[Can you tell me anything about the Warp Hounds?]]
[[Tell me more about this planet.]]
[[That's all for now.|trainoptions]]CONDUCTOR:
There was a mighty struggle in the galactic courts when WSTMCI was first launched. Turbo Tech Basic attempted to sue their new competitor for a vast sum of spacebucks, claiming that WSTMCI had infringed on their monorail patent.<br>
[[Continue|patpej]]CONDUCTOR:
However, the courts decided that the two systems were unique enough that WSTMCI was not breaking any laws by manufacturing their own monorail system. That is why we now have two primary monorail providers in this sector of the galaxy.<br>
[[Continue|moreouglk]]CONDUCTOR:
There has been much debate on the forums regarding which monorail provider is superior. I can confirm that the craftsmanship of WSTMCI's products far exceeds those of Turbo Tech Basic, but as Turbo Tech Basic is the oldest and most highly respected transit company, our infrastructure is based on their supplies.<br>
[[Can you tell me anything about the Warp Hounds?]]
[[Tell me more about this planet.]]
[[That's all for now.|trainoptions]]Suddenly an alarm begins to blare and the conductor's voice rings out overhead.<br>
[[Continue|condurkg]]CONDUCTOR:
Prepare for an emergency stop. I repeat: prepare for an emergency stop. Structural damage has been detected on the track ahead. Our service system will now terminate. Please remain calm and do not attempt to exit the vehicle for any reason.<br>
[[Continue|toaspo]]The monorail jolts to a stop, sending you flying into the seat in front of you. It's nicely cushioned, so you bounce right back into your own seat like a ping pong ball.<br>
[[Stick your head out the window and try to get a look ahead]]
[[Check to see if everyone is okay]]You yank open the window and lean out as far as you can. The tracks ahead have been completely destroyed. If the train hadn't stopped you would have plunged off the edge of a sheer cliff.<br>
[[Continue|destruction]]$alien gives you a thumbs up from $hisher spot on the floor. The conductor is busy accessing the schematics for rail repairs.<br>
[[Continue|Stick your head out the window and try to get a look ahead]]Just then you spot the cause of the destruction: several giant space slugs are eating the tracks and corroding the steel beams that support the monorail system! The slugs seem to detect the presence of the train and begin to slurp towards you.<br>
[[Go out and fight them]]
[[Stay in the train and remain calm like you were instructed]]You leap out of the train and prepare for a fight. What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu]]You pull your head back inside the train. A second later one of the slugs smashes against the side of the monorail, sending you crashing to the floor. You glance up and realize that the slugs have surrounded the train- they're trying to crush it! What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You leap forward and begin slashing at the disgusting space slugs. You cut them open and they spill their guts out like sacks of overfilled garbage bags. Their stinking guts bubble on the ground as their corpses dissolve away in their own stomach acids.<br>
[[Continue|killedslings]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The space slugs belly flop on you! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|sluggingcheck]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $magic>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You cast dozens of fireballs at the giant space slugs. The slugs begin to increase in size as the flames grow hotter and hotter. The slugs continue to grow larger until they finally pop like balloons filled with slime and maggots. The popped slugs expel their disgusting innards all over the landscape.<br>
[[Continue|killedslings]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The space slugs throw up on you! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|sluggingcheck]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $skill>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You begin firing your laser gun at the giant space slugs. The slugs increase in size every time a plasma bolt hits their corpulent bodies. They seem to absorb the energy of the laser beams, growing larger and larger until they finally pop like balloons filled with slime and maggots. The popped slugs expel their disgusting innards all over the landscape.<br>
[[Continue|killedslings]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The space slugs spit acid on you! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|sluggingcheck]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You throw a series of precise punches and kicks at the giant space slugs. The slugs increase in size every time a strike hits their corpulent bodies. They seem to absorb the energy of your kung fu attacks, growing larger and larger until they finally pop like balloons filled with slime and maggots. The popped slugs expel their disgusting innards all over the landscape.<br>
[[Continue|killedslings]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The space slugs belly flop on you! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|sluggingcheck]]
<</if>>\Roll a 7 or higher to evade the bursts of tar!<br>
[[Roll|lavacheck]]<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $sneaky>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You expertly weave through the bursts of liquid hot tar and pass through the Brakken Wastes, entering a dark canyon.<br>
[[Continue|ikufight2x]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
You surf back and forth but it's too hard to control the sky shark- you get sprayed by droplets of burning tar! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|ikufight2check]]
<</if>>\You are still attempting to catch your breath when suddenly you are ambushed by three giant Razortail Predators! The heavily armored beasts crawl down the side of the ridge using their massive talons to grip the rocks, which they crush with their powerful muscles. The Razortail Predators spring off of the ledge and attack!<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|stelsword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|withjujusju]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|wiflaskejrrifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|kandgdofuu]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\You weave through the remaining bursts of liquid hot tar and pass through the Brakken Wastes, entering a dark canyon.<br>
[[Continue|ikufight2x]]<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You leap forward and begin slashing at the Razortail Predators. You slice off their arms and heads in a whirlwind frenzy of swordplay. Before long you are standing over a pile of dismembered body parts.<br>
[[Continue|killedslingsrazors]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The Razortail Predators slap you with their razor tails! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|sluggingchecrazorsk]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $magic>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You cast dozens of fireballs at the Razortail Predators. They shriek in terror and attempt to flee the roaring flames, but the fire engulfs them. They cook until their eyeballs burst out of their heads and their bellies pop.<br>
[[Continue|killedslingsrazors]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The Razortail Predators bite you! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|sluggingchecrazorsk]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $skill>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You begin firing your laser gun at the Razortail Predators. The laser bolts rip through their bodies, shredding them to pieces and spraying Predator guts all over the canyon.<br>
[[Continue|killedslingsrazors]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The Razortail Predators slash you with their claws! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|sluggingchecrazorsk]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You throw a series of precise punches and kicks at the Razortail Predators. You channel your chi into each punch, causing the Predators to increase in size every time you land a hit. They seem to absorb the energy of your kung fu attacks, growing larger and larger until they finally pop like balloons filled with entrails and garbage. The popped Predators expel their disgusting innards all over the landscape.<br>
[[Continue|killedslingsrazors]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The Razortail Predators bite you! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|sluggingchecrazorsk]]
<</if>>\You check the situation with the train. $alien is covered in slime, but unhurt. Unfortunately, the conductor and several of the train cars were crushed by the space slugs during the fight. You're going to have to walk the rest of the way.<br>
[[Continue|newlsk]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\
What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\
<<else>>\
You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br>
[[Load from checkpoint]]
[[Restart game|restart]]
<</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\
You are surrounded by space slugs! What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu]]Thunder rumbles overhead. It starts to rain. You and $alien begin to run through the rocky landscape until you finally spot a cave entrance nearby. You decide to head inside and hunker down until the rain passes.<br>
[[Continue|clotheslk]]Your new shelter is a small rocky cavern. It doesn't extend too far back, but thankfully it provides you shelter from the storm.<br>
[[I'm starving. Do we have any food?]]
[[Let's get some rest for tonight. We can set out again when the storm passes.]]$alien fetches a few packets of insta-pizza from $hisher pouch while you get a small fire going. The two of you spear the pizza slices on sticks and roast them over the fire. Tasty! HP restored.<br>
[[Let's get some rest for tonight. We can set out again when the storm passes.]]
<<set $hp = 10>>\You find a flat patch of dirt near the back of the cave and settle in. $alien picks a spot nearby and the two of you sleep until morning.<br>
[[Continue|thenextday]]By the time the sun rises the storm has completely died down. You and $alien gather your gear and exit the cave. You begin walking across the vast wasteland stretching before you.<br>
[[Continue|wateland]]After nearly an hour of walking, you crest a hill and notice a column of smoke coming from the valley below. It looks like there is a crashed starship down there. $alien pulls out a hand-held telescope and scans the area.<br>
[[Continue|alienchekc]]$alien2:
There are space pirates down there! I can't tell what happened to their ship, but it looks like they're arguing with each other.<br>
[[Those must be the pirates we're after!]]
[[Let's go down there and see if we can wring any information out of them about the stolen energy crystals.]]$alien2:
We should approach with caution. There's no telling what kinds of weapons they have or what they're capable of.<br>
[[Continue|Let's go down there and see if we can wring any information out of them about the stolen energy crystals.]]You and $alien head down into the valley and approach the wrecked ship. You remain hidden behind a large rock formation while you observe the area. It looks like the ship either ran out of energy or was being piloted by an idiot- probably the second option, based on the argument the pirates are having.<br>
[[Listen to their conversation]]
[[Attack the pirates]]
[[Walk out and talk to the pirates]]TRAGG:
How many times do I have to tell you, Up is Down and Down is Up! Everything gets reversed on spaceships you rotten scallywag!<br>
[[Continue|glurk]]You leap out from behind the rocks. The pirates immediately stop arguing and draw their weapons.<br>
[[Continue|piratechat]]You step out from behind the rocks. The pirates immediately stop arguing and draw their weapons.<br>
[[Continue|piratechat]]$alien is covered in slime and Razortail entrails, but is thankfully unhurt. Unfortunately, the sky sharks seem to have flown off during the fight. You're going to have to walk the rest of the way.<br>
[[Continue|newlsk]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\
What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|stelsword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|withjujusju]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|wiflaskejrrifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|kandgdofuu]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\
<<else>>\
You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br>
[[Load from checkpoint|checkpoint2]]
[[Restart game|restart]]
<</if>>\You are surrounded by Razortail Predators. What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|stelsword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|withjujusju]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|wiflaskejrrifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|kandgdofuu]]
<<set $hp = 10>>\GLURK:
Don't take another step or we'll blast your heads off with our laser guns!<br>
[[Continue|whyd]]GLURK:
It ain't my fault, Tragg! We were supposed to have a new pilot by now, but clearly something went wrong! The poor sap probably got eaten by space slugs or Razortail Predators on the way!<br>
[[Attack the pirates]]
[[Walk out and talk to the pirates]]TRAGG:
Why do you say it like that?<br>
[[Continue|sjdghgh]]GLURK:
Say it like what?<br>
[[Continue|slkejgkh]]TRAGG:
"Blast your heads off with our laser guns." Of course we're going to blast their heads off with our laser guns, we're pointing laser guns right at their faces. What else are we going to blast their heads off with?<br>
[[Continue|idont]]GLURK:
I don't follow. Are you saying we're not going to blast their heads off with our laser guns?<br>
[[Continue|slkjdggu]]TRAGG:
No, I'm just saying you don't need to SPECIFY every time- ugh, forget it. Who are you two supposed to be?<br>
[[Cool it, hotshot. We're not here to fight. We just want to talk.]]
[[We've been sent by the Golgek Empire to retrieve the energy crystals you stole. Hand them over or face the consequences!]]
<<if visited("glurk")>>\
[[We're the new pilots you requested. Sorry we're late, we ran into a bit of trouble along the way.]]
<</if>>\TRAGG:
We're not in the mood to talk right now. In case you can't tell, we're in a bit of a pickle at the moment. Our spaceship crashed in this gods forsaken valley and we can't get it out. We were supposed to be back at the base by now!<br>
[[Continue|backagk]]GLURK:
Spies! You'll never get those crystals back- NEVER! Tragg, let's wax these goons and steal all their stuff... PIRATE STYLE!<br>
[[Continue|piratlkre]]TRAGG:
Well why didn't you say so!? That's the first bit of good news we've heard all day. You don't know how to fix a spaceship by any chance, do you?<br>
[[My companion can assist with that, but first we want to ask you a few questions.]]
[[I have no idea how to fix a space ship.]]GLURK:
Who gives a hoot about the base? The old fart running this wacky operation ain't worth fighting for, in my humble opinion. You know what I think? I think we should start our OWN crew. We don't need The Black Marauder anymore! We can take those energy crystals and sell them for ourselves. Split the profit between us and leave that old man out of it!<br>
[[Continue|crooss]]TRAGG:
You would dare cross the Marauder? You're a rotten fool, Glurk, that's what you are.<br>
[[Who is The Black Marauder?]]
[[How far is your base?]]
[[You guys looking to mutiny? I think we can help. Ya see... we're space pirates, too!]]TRAGG:
The Black Marauder is the most feared space pirate in the entire galaxy! He's the leader of the Warp Hounds. Nobody crosses the Marauder and lives!<br>
[[Continue|bmr]]TRAGG:
None of your business!<br>
[[Who is The Black Marauder?]]
[[You guys looking to mutiny? I think we can help. Ya see... we're space pirates, too!]]GLURK:
Why should we give you a cut of the profit when we can just take it all for ourselves?<br>
[[Because it's like you said: only a fool would cross the Black Marauder. I'm that fool.]]
[[Yeah, you're right. We're not actually space pirates. We're here to take back the stolen energy crystals. Prepare to die, pirate scum!]]TRAGG:
We're not in the mood to talk right now. In case you can't tell, we're in a bit of a pickle at the moment. Our spaceship crashed in this godsforsaken valley and we can't get it out. We were supposed to be back at the base by now!<br>
[[Continue|backagk]]GLURK:
Why did they bother sending you, then? You're useless! Tragg, let's wax these goons and steal all their stuff... PIRATE STYLE!<br>
[[Continue|piratlkre]]TRAGG:
You're doing it again, Glurk...<br>
[[Continue|aslu]]GLURK:
Doing what- oh. OH! Pirate style. Of course! I don't need to specify that it's pirate style, because we're pirates and so obviously we're going to kill them and take their stuff-<br>
[[Continue|shtuf]]TRAGG:
Just shut up and kill them, you idiot!<br>
[[Continue|pratpep]]The pirates prepare to attack! What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|piratesword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|piratemagic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|laserpirefr]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|piratekungfu]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You charge forward and attack the pirates. You cut their guns in half, but they draw swords! You duel across the barren wasteland, but your swordplay far outmatches that of the pirates. They both charge at you from opposite sides, so you backflip out of the way and let them impale each other. They crumble to the ground, dead.<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates shoot you with their laser guns! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $magic>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You shoot lightning bolts out of your butt and electrocute the pirates! They crumble to the ground, dead.<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates shoot you with their laser guns! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $skill>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
The pirates open fire! You roll behind a rock and begin blasting away at them. You shoot their knees out and then snipe their faces off. Stupid pirates.<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates shoot you with their laser guns! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You do a full gymnastics routine before launching into an attack against the pirates. You kick their guns out of their hands, but they draw swords! You dodge their strikes and weave between them. The pirates circle you and charge at you from opposite sides, so you backflip out of the way and let them impale each other. They crumble to the ground, dead.<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates shoot you with their laser guns! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck]]
<</if>>\You surf through the skies and enter the Brakken Wastes. The sky sharks fly low, nearly skimming the surface. However, the ground is split in several places, and as you travel deeper into the barren wasteland geysers of goopy black tar begin to randomly spurt out of the ground!<br>
[[Continue|rollsjd]]TRAGG:
You know... if anyone else made that claim, I'd say they were full of hot air and space farts. But you? When you say it I actually believe you.<br>
[[Continue|beliejd]]GLURK:
Spies! You'll never get those crystals back- NEVER! Tragg, let's wax these goons and steal all their stuff... PIRATE STYLE!<br>
[[Continue|piratlkre]]TRAGG:
Rumor has it the Marauder was once a Gorlon star captain, back during the Old War. His crew was sent to investigate a hidden signal in the Ethereal asteroid belt, but there was some kind of accident.<br>
[[Continue|accidh]]TRAGG:
The entire crew was infected by a mutation, including the Marauder. Most of the poor saps died horrible deaths, but those who didn't became more powerful than any mortal has a right to be.<br>
[[That sounds like a really stupid supervillain origin story.]]
[[So how did you two end up working for the Warp Hounds? You don't look like mutants.]]GLURK:
Think what you want. Ever since the accident The Black Marauder has been recruiting new pirates to join him on his crusade. He goes around attacking ships and looting planets in some crazy attempt to become the most feared star pirate in the universe.<br>
[[Continue|flgur]]GLURK:
Ever since the accident The Black Marauder has been recruiting new pirates to join him on his crusade. He goes around attacking ships and looting planets in some crazy attempt to become the most feared star pirate in the universe.<br>
[[Continue|flgur]]TRAGG:
Make it quick!<br>
[[How far is your base?]]
[[You guys looking to mutiny? I think we can help. Ya see... we're space pirates, too!]]
[[I have a confession to make: we're not actually space pirates. We're here to take back the stolen energy crystals. Prepare to die, pirate scum!]]GLURK:
Normally we'd never work under a mutated star pirate spawned from the fiery depths of Avernus itself, but he pays well and offers exceptional benefits. We even get dental!<br>
[[Let's go back to my other questions.]]GLURK:
Spies! You'll never get those crystals back- NEVER! Tragg, let's wax these goons and steal all their stuff... PIRATE STYLE!<br>
[[Continue|piratlkre]]TRAGG:
In fact, not only do I believe you're not afraid of anything, but I think you could actually pull this off. If anyone could defeat the Marauder and get those energy crystals, I bet it'd be you. Maybe I'm the foolish one for saying this, but if you're serious about going after The Black Marauder then I'll follow you anywhere you lead.<br>
[[Continue|slugheik]]GLURK:
Huzzah! A fine little pirate crew we'll have ourselves. A barbarian captain leading two scraggly ex-Warp Hounds. This will be a tale for the ages!<br>
[[Sure. Let's get this ship fixed and get moving.]]
[[I'm going to be the best pirate captain ever!]]$alien begins setting up scientific devices and working on repairs for the ship. The pirates lead you into the cockpit and show you the map to their hidden base.<br>
[[Continue|hiddenlg]]$alien begins setting up scientific devices and working on repairs for the ship. The pirates lead you into the cockpit and show you the map to their hidden base.<br>
[[Continue|hiddenlg]]The pirate base isn't too far away; once the ship is repaired you should be able to reach it within an hour. You devise a plan with your new crew while $alien works on repairs.<br>
[[Continue|rapitnt]]It isn't long before the ship is back in working order. You're just about to take off when there is a sudden explosion in the distance. The ground trembles and you turn your eyes to the north. The volcano has just erupted!<br>
[[How close is the pirate base to that volcano?]]
[[Everyone strap in! We gotta go now!]]TRAGG:
It's built right into the side of that mountain! We never knew it was a volcano!<br>
[[Continue|Everyone strap in! We gotta go now!]]$alien2:
The seismic activity on this planet is increasing at an alarming rate. That eruption was only the first of many, and if my calculations are correct the subsurface pressure is building rapidly. We're going to see many more eruptions- many BIGGER eruptions- over the next four hours. I just hope we can reach that base in time...<br>
[[Continue|iiuudd]]The pirates are nervous about flying toward an active volcano, but for now they're willing to follow you on this mad quest. They'll do pretty much anything if it means getting paid a king's ransom for the energy crystals.<br>
[[Continue|flyansje]]$alien jumps into the pilot's seat and you zoom into the air, hurtling towards the volcanic pirate base.<br>
[[Continue|tothebase]]The pirate base is a large metal structure jutting out of the side of a giant volcanic mountain. Rivers of lava are flowing around it, but so far the base has remained untouched by the eruption. Your ship lands on a platform near dozens of tiny starships and one large frigate. That frigate must be the one you're after.<br>
[[Continue|landed]]You have defeated the space pirates. What do you want to do?<br>
[[Loot the bodies]]
[[Search the ship]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\
What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|piratesword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|piratemagic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|laserpirefr]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|piratekungfu]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\
<<else>>\
You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br>
[[Load from checkpoint|piratecheckpoint]]
[[Restart game|restart]]
<</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\
The pirates prepare to attack! What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|piratesword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|piratemagic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|laserpirefr]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|piratekungfu]]One of the pirates was wearing a Power Gauntlet. You take it and slide it onto your fist. +1 beefiness!<br>
[[Continue|Search the ship]]
<<set $beefy += 1>>\
<<set $inventory.push("Power Gauntlet")>>\You enter the ship and search the cargo hold. You find a freezer and a few slices of pizza inside!<br>
[[Continue|fixthemsh]]
<<set $pizza += 2>>\$alien examines the damage to the ship. $heshe says that it is not extensive and that it can be repaired within a few minutes. You and $alien set to work fixing the ship.<br>
[[Continue|lanv]]It isn't long before the ship is back in working order. You're just about to take off when there is a sudden explosion in the distance. The ground trembles and you turn your eyes to the north. The volcano has just erupted!<br>
[[Oh, boogers...]]
[[Strap in! We gotta go now!|Oh, boogers...]]$alien2:
The seismic activity on this planet is increasing at an alarming rate. That eruption was only the first of many, and if my calculations are correct the subsurface pressure is building rapidly. We're going to see many more eruptions- many BIGGER eruptions- over the next four hours. I just hope we can reach that base in time...<br>
[[Continue|iiuudddd]]$alien jumps into the pilot's seat and you zoom into the air, hurtling towards the volcanic pirate base.<br>
[[Continue|tothebase2]]The pirate base is a large metal structure jutting out of the side of a giant volcanic mountain. Rivers of lava are flowing around it, but so far the base has remained untouched by the eruption. Your ship lands on a platform near dozens of tiny starships and one large frigate. That frigate must be the one you're after.<br>
[[Continue|landed]]Four mutated space pirates approach your ship.<br>
[[Continue|kilgore]]KILGORE:
Yer late, ya sad sacks of bones! Get outta that bucket of bolts. This mountain's about to pop and the boss wants us moving before it does!<br>
[[Charge out and kill them]]
[[Shoot them with the ship's laser cannons]]You charge out of the ship, ready for a fight. What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|piratesword5]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|piratemagic5]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|laserpirefr5]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|piratekungfu5]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\You leap into the gunners chair and begin firing at the mutants. Their corpses go flying off the side off the platform. The sound of shooting draws the attention of more pirates who were working inside the base. They swarm onto the landing platform and surround you.<br>
[[Continue|swarlkjg]]Just then the space pirates move aside and The Black Marauder himself steps out. He sizes you up and laughs before turning his fist into a boulder and punching it through the windshield of your ship. He grabs you with his long rubbery arm and yanks you out of your seat. You fall to the ground at his feet.<br>
[[Continue|blmajd]]THE BLACK MARAUDER:
You are a brave little barbarian, aren't you? I don't believe we've met before. Allow me to introduce myself. I am The Black Marauder, and I am the Captain of the Warp Hounds. The pleasure is yours, I'm sure.<br>
[[Go suck an egg.]]
[[I came to join your pirate crew!]]THE BLACK MARAUDER:
Cute. Tell me, barbarian: what did you hope to accomplish here? Did you think you could kill me and steal back my cargo ship? I'm afraid that won't happen. The energy crystals on that ship are worth more than this entire planet.<br>
[[If we don't use those energy crystals to power the Golgek starfleet then the Andraxxans will destroy the entire galaxy!]]
[[Um... yeah, that was more or less the plan...]]THE BLACK MARAUDER:
Cute. Is that why you killed my docking officers? Tell me, barbarian: what did you REALLY hope to accomplish here? Did you think you could kill me and steal back my cargo ship? I'm afraid that won't happen. The energy crystals on that ship are worth more than this entire planet.<br>
[[If we don't use those energy crystals to power the Golgek starfleet then the Andraxxans will destroy the entire galaxy!]]
[[Um... yeah, that was more or less the plan...]]THE BLACK MARAUDER:
Good riddance, then! I'll be six dimensions away by the time they do- and on top of that, I'll be rich! If you think you can play to my overwhelming sense of honor then you are sadly mistaken, barbarian. My soul is as black as my jacket.<br>
[[But... your jacket is green.]]
[[Surely we can come to some sort of agreement?]]THE BLACK MARAUDER:
Idiot! Once I kill you I'm going to warp to the 89th dimension and spend the rest of my days sipping Mai Tais on Ender's Moon! Do you know how many spacebucks these energy crystals will fetch? If you think you can play to my overwhelming sense of honor then you are sadly mistaken, barbarian. My soul is as black as my jacket.<br>
[[But... your jacket is green.]]
[[Surely we can come to some sort of agreement?]]Suddenly there is a deafening explosion. Everyone on the deck is thrown off their feet. The entire top portion of the volcano bursts off, sending chunks of rock and globs of sizzling hot magma raining down all around you.<br>
[[Continue|booooom]]Suddenly there is a deafening explosion. Everyone on the deck is thrown off their feet. The entire top portion of the volcano bursts off, sending chunks of rock and globs of sizzling hot magma raining down all around you.<br>
[[Continue|booooom]]The volcano explodes again and again, each eruption more powerful than the last. The air is soon filled with smoke and fiery rain.<br>
[[Continue|explositin]]THE BLACK MARAUDER:
Kill the barbarian and get on board the ship! We're getting out of here!<br>
[[Continue|ontotheps]]The space pirates surround you and prepare for a fight. What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|piratesword2]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|piratemagic2]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|laserpirefr2]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|piratekungfu2]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You stab the space pirates and cut their heads off!<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates6v]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates stab you with swords! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck4v]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $magic>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You shoot the space pirates with fireballs!<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates6v]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates shoot you with their laser guns! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck4v]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $skill>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You shoot the space pirates!<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates6v]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates shoot you with their laser guns! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck4v]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You use your sweet karate moves to defeat the pirates!<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates6v]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates stab you with their swords! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck4v]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You battle the pirates in an epic sword fight across the platform. It isn't long before the landing area is covered with blood and bones and cutlets of mutant meat.<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates6]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates shoot you with their laser guns! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck4]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $magic>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You battle the pirates in an epic magic fight across the platform. It isn't long before the landing area is covered with blood and bones and cutlets of mutant meat. Razor wind spells are devastating!<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates6]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates shoot you with their laser guns! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck4]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $skill>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You battle the pirates in an epic shootout across the platform. It isn't long before the landing area is covered with charred and sizzling mutant corpses.<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates6]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates shoot you with their laser guns! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck4]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 7>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You battle the pirates in an epic kung fu fight across the platform. It isn't long before the landing area is covered with blood and bones and cutlets of mutant meat. Your Iron Fingers technique is extremely deadly!<br>
[[Continue|killedpirates6]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 3>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The pirates stab you with their swords! -3 HP<br>
[[Continue|spiratecheck4]]
<</if>>\<<if visited("iiuudd")>>\
Unfortunately, Tragg and Glurk did not survive the battle, but you don't have time to worry about them right now. The sound of fighting has caught the attention of more pirates who were working inside the base. They swarm onto the landing platform and surround you.<br>
[[Continue|swarlkjgg]]
<<else>>\
The sound of fighting draws the attention of more pirates who were working inside the base. They swarm onto the landing platform and surround you.<br>
[[Continue|swarlkjgg]]
<</if>>\<<if $hp gte 1>>\
What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|piratesword5]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|piratemagic5]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|laserpirefr5]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|piratekungfu5]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\
<<else>>\
You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br>
[[Load from checkpoint|piratecheckpoint876]]
[[Restart game|restart]]
<</if>>\Just then the space pirates move aside and The Black Marauder himself steps out. He sizes you up and laughs before turning his fist into a boulder and punching you in the belly. You fall to the ground at his feet.<br>
[[Continue|blmajd]]<<set $hp = 10>>\
You charge out of the ship, ready for a fight with the mutated space pirates. What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|piratesword5]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|piratemagic5]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|laserpirefr5]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|piratekungfu5]]The Black Marauder leaps into the cargo ship and takes off, leaving most of his crew behind. $alien grabs your wrist and teleports the two of you into the cargo hold of the ship just before it zooms away.<br>
[[Continue|cargoship]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\
What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|piratesword2]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|piratemagic2]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|laserpirefr2]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|piratekungfu2]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\
<<else>>\
You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br>
[[Load from checkpoint|piratecheckpoint876v]]
[[Restart game|restart]]
<</if>>\<<set $hp = 10>>\
The space pirates surround you and prepare for a fight. What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Hack them apart with your starsteel sword|piratesword2]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Fry them with juju magic|piratemagic2]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot them with your laser rifle|laserpirefr2]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight them with kung fu|piratekungfu2]]Looking out the port window, you can see that the volcano has destroyed the entire landscape behind you. The Black Marauder sets the ship on autopilot and storms into the cargo hold. He morphs his arm into a giant sword.<br>
[[Continue|runit]]THE BLACK MARAUDER:
You've ruined everything, you stupid barbarian! My base is destroyed, my crew is dead, and now all I have left is this stinking cargo ship! But I will not let you take this from me! I will send you to Avernus!<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Fight him with your starsteel sword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Blast him with juju magic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot him with your laser rifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight him with kung fu]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 10>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You leap forward and clash swords with The Black Marauder. The sound of steel echoes through the cargo hold. Starlight glitters off your dancing blades.<br>
[[Continue|defeatmaruadher]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 4>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The Black Marauder stabs you with his sword arm! -4 HP<br>
[[Continue|sblakmaudchek]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $magic>>\
<<if $roll gte 10>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You shoot lightning bolts at The Black Marauder, throwing him off balance. You press the attack, forcing him to backpedal and dodge.<br>
[[Continue|defeatmaruafdher]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 4>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The Black Marauder stabs you with his sword arm! -4 HP<br>
[[Continue|sblakmaudchek]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $skill>>\
<<if $roll gte 10>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You shoot laser bolts at The Black Marauder, throwing him off balance. You press the attack, forcing him to backpedal and dodge.<br>
[[Continue|defeatmadruafdher]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 4>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The Black Marauder stabs you with his sword arm! -4 HP<br>
[[Continue|sblakmaudchek]]
<</if>>\<<set $roll = random(2,12) + $beefy>>\
<<if $roll gte 10>>\
Your roll: $roll
Success!<br>
You leap forward and punch The Black Marauder in the chin. He swipes at you with his sword, but you duck under the attack and kick him in the knee.<br>
[[Continue|defeatmaruadhe7r]]
<<else>>\
<<set $hp -= 4>>\
Your roll: $roll
Attempt failed!<br>
The Black Marauder stabs you with his sword arm! -4 HP<br>
[[Continue|sblakmaudchek]]
<</if>>\Suddenly The Black Marauder swats the sword out of your hands, sending it flying behind a stack of crates. He lunges forward with a wild attack. You roll to the side and rip a metal pipe off the wall. Steam begins to fill the cargo hold- super dramatic!<br>
[[Continue|cargoholdfight]]<<if $hp gte 1>>\
What are you going to do?<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Fight him with your starsteel sword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Blast him with juju magic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot him with your laser rifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight him with kung fu]]
<<if $pizza gte 1>>\
[[Eat pizza (restore HP)]]
<</if>>\
<<else>>\
You have run out of hit points... YOU ARE DEAD!<br>
[[Load from checkpoint|piratecheckpoint876vrr]]
[[Restart game|restart]]
<</if>>\You smash the pipe against his sword-hand and the two of you engage in an all out duel. Sparks fly as your weapons clash over and over again. The Black Marauder makes desperate attacks, eager to end the fight quickly and get rid of you. You remain calm, however, parrying each one of his reckless strikes and countering with a controlled attack of your own.<br>
[[Continue|endthefight]]Finally the wicked star captain swings too wide. You seize the opportunity to spring forward and jam the metal pipe into the soft flesh under his armpit. The Marauder roars in pain and fury, staggering backward and attempting to dislodge the metal pipe sticking out of his ribcage.<br>
[[Dropkick The Black Marauder into a pile of crates]]
[[Use a chi strike to punch the pipe straight through his body]]You charge forward and dropkick the Marauder, sending him crashing into a pile of crates. The boxes shatter open in a spray of wooden splinters and sparks of energy. The evil star captain screams as his body is impaled on the jagged shards of energy crystals.<br>
[[Continue|maruadueh]]You focus all of your energy into your fist and unleash a devastating chi strike, punching the metal pipe right through The Black Marauder's chest. The force of the blow sends him crashing into a pile of crates. The boxes shatter open in a spray of wooden splinters and sparks of energy. The evil star captain screams as his body is impaled on the jagged shards of energy crystals.<br>
[[Continue|maruadueh]]<<set $hp = 10>>\
THE BLACK MARAUDER:
You've ruined everything, you stupid barbarian! My base is destroyed, my crew is dead, and now all I have left is this stinking cargo ship! But I will not let you take this from me! I will send you to Avernus!<br>
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Starsteel sword") gte 0>>\
[[Fight him with your starsteel sword]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Juju stick") gte 0>>\
[[Blast him with juju magic]]
<</if>>\
<<if $inventory.indexOf("Laser rifle") gte 0>>\
[[Shoot him with your laser rifle]]
<</if>>\
[[Fight him with kung fu]]His face and skin begin to melt off as the crystals absorb his energy and suck out his life force. You shield your eyes from the blinding flash of light and suddenly The Black Marauder is gone.<br>
[[Continue|winner]]$alien rushes forward and wraps you in a big hug. You have defeated The Black Marauder! What are you going to do now?<br>
[[Take the cargo ship back to the Golgeks so they'll help end the war]]
[[Forget the war- I'm going to become the new Black Marauder!]]You leap into the pilot seat and turn the ship towards the Golgek colony. The war may rage on, but your mission is complete. You have retrieved the energy crystals and in doing so have secured the aid of the Golgek starfleet. Things are looking up, barbarian.<br>
[[Continue|anotherhug]]Giving in to your darker impulses, you grab a tattered green jacket out of the cargo hold and throw a black pirate hat on your head. How did you find an outfit that happens to be an exact replica of The Black Marauder's in your size on this Golgek ship? I have no idea! But really, who cares? You're the Black Marauder now! Nobody would dare question you!<br>
[[Continue|sounerjt]]There is more fighting ahead, and you will surely encounter more difficulties, but for now you can rest easy knowing that you have saved the day once again! There are more adventures on the horizon and more battles to be fought, but those tales are best left for another time, and another exciting episode of CRYPT SHYFTER!<br>
[[THE END!]]The Andraxxans may take over the galaxy, but that's not your problem anymore. You're an interdimensional space pirate with a cargo ship full of energy crystals that can be sold for a gazillion spacebucks. Things are looking up, barbarian!<br>
[[Continue|uthroie]]You jump into the pilot's seat and turn the ship towards the nearest wormhole. Time to get out of this galaxy and make some money! What are you going to do with all those spacebucks? Probably buy your own pizza place or arcade lounge. Or make it a pizza place-arcade lounge combo! The possibilities are endless now that you're a ruthless space pirate! But those are thoughts for another time, and another thrilling CRYPT SHYFTER adventure!<br>
[[THE END!]]Suddenly The Black Marauder swats the juju stick out of your hands, sending it flying behind a stack of crates. He lunges forward with a wild attack. You roll to the side and rip a metal pipe off the wall. Steam begins to fill the cargo hold- super dramatic!<br>
[[Continue|cargoholdfight]]Suddenly The Black Marauder swats the laser rifle out of your hands, sending it flying behind a stack of crates. He lunges forward with a wild attack. You roll to the side and rip a metal pipe off the wall. Steam begins to fill the cargo hold- super dramatic!<br>
[[Continue|cargoholdfight]]Suddenly The Black Marauder lunges forward with a wild attack. You roll to the side and rip a metal pipe off the wall. Steam begins to fill the cargo hold- super dramatic!<br>
[[Continue|cargoholdfight]]<<set $pizza -= 1>>\
<<set $hp = 10>>\
Pizza time! HP restored.<br>
<<return "Back">><<if $header == 1>>\
<div class="myDiv">\
<span class='no'>\
<div style="text-align: center;">\
<<link "Back">><<run Engine.backward()>><</link>> | <<link "Save">><<script>>UI.saves()<</script>><</link>> | [[Restart][state.restart()]]
</div>\
</span>\
</div>
<</if>>\<<run UI.restart()>>\
[[Restart][state.restart()]]