----- 1) Cooperation: Make contact with the second wireframed man. -----
Agent Gray: Operative, another human configured similarly to the "intruder" has entered the Matrix. It is of vital importance that we establish what this man's purpose here may be. As his override codes are potentially deadly to System programs, I am sending you to make contact with him. He has made no attempt to conceal himself from our scans, so locatin him will not be an issue.
Let me emphasize that under no circumstance are you to initiate hostilities against this individual. If he takes a hostile stance, disengage immediately, and report back to me.
Operator: Another one?! You mean there are more of these guys? Why didn't they tell us about this?
Well... I've got override readings in there, all right. Pretty much just like the ones we've seen before.
[Enemies: Accelerated Exiles]
[Heroes: Carlyne]
Operator: Mm-hm. Overriden programs--I figured as much. This guy's gonna be even worse than the last one, just watch.
Operator: So that's him, huh? Not as big as I thought he'd be.
Carlyne: Oh, I am sorry about that. I thought you might have been...like those others.
Ah, so you are with the Machines. Excellent! Just the people I wanted to see. I don't suppose you could arrange for me to meet with one of their Agents, could you? It's... Well it's about a mutual problem that I think I can help clear up for all of us.
Thank you very much for coming to speak with me, Mr.... I'm sorry, what did you say your name was? Ah. My name is Carlyne. Delighted.
Carlyne: Yes, yes; a pleasure. I'll give them a good report about you, you can be sure about that.
[Mission Update]
Agent Gray: Yes, I see.
Very well. An arrangement will have to be made. I will see to this immediately.
At this time, I would like you to speak with Agent Pace. She will provide you with additional information regarding this situation.
Operator: What do you think the odds are that this guy snuffs the first Agent to come talk to him? Hey, there's precedent! Sure, he talks a little more politely than the other one, but I still wouldn't want to be the poor Agent program they're gonna ship off to this guy.
[Friendlies: Agent]
[Heroes: Agent Pace]
Computer:
Tracking object 92174113.9949
Position: 1 -45395.804688 95.000000 -80629.257813
Position: 1 -39373.023438 95.000000 -89795.195313
Position: 1 -35510.261719 95.000000 -90119.039063
Agent: I am assigned to where my presence is most efficient, operative.
Why are you looking at me in that way?
Agent Pace: Ciao, tesoro. I can confirm that the man calling himself "Carlyne" is a human from outside the pod system, much like the similar-looking man encountered previously; Carlyne's RSI code structure is comparable, and thus we anticipate that he has access to the same codes capable of overriding System routines.
These two men have already been detected together within the simulation, fighting each other during a brief encounter in Westview. IF they are enemies, there is a possibility that, whereas the other is generally hostile to the System, Carlyne could be cooperative. It is very important that we establish whether or not this is so.
Operator: He fought the intruder? Huh.
Now wait, does that mean that he's a good guy, or just an even bigger jerk?
Agent Pace: While it is difficult for our programs, and even for our operatives, to engage the intruder, our record of his battle with Carlyne indicates that they are evenly matched. So, you see, one of them could serve as an affective defense against the other, if necessary.
[Mission Update]
Agent Gray: Operative, I will be the Agent contacting Carlyne.
As he has already met you, and reacted amicably, I consider that your presence at this meeting would be useful. Please attend me at the marked location.
Operator: Oh, hell! Gray already got alt-eff-foured by one of these guys, and now he's going back for me? Is he nuts?
Oh, never mind; I don't even wanna think about that. You'd better just get in there and save whatever's left of him.
Hm... Looks like he's still functional, anyway. I've got him and a Carlyne-sized chunk of override code showing up in there.
[Heroes: Agent Gray, Carlyne]
Carlyne: Oh, I very much appreciate you taking the time to hear me out, Agent. Belive me, it will be a great relief to me once I've eliminated Halborn as a problem here.
I won't claim that I'm doing this entirely out of altruism, mind you; we both know better than that, don't we? Haha! But res assured, you can leave him to me.
Operator: Who'd he say? "Halborn"?
Carlyne: Good to see you again so soon. I did indeed mention to the Agent here how helpful you've been; it was the very first thing out of my mouth.
Oh, then we went on and discussed the trouble you've been having with that other fellow. It really is a shame...and I mean to put a stop to it for you, indeed I do.
Agent Gray: Thank you, operative. We can consider this meeting successfully concluded; I have received Carlyne's assurances that his intentions are in line with the System's welfare. We will discuss how to proceed once we have returned to our offices.
Operator: Hm...
Agent Gray: You may tell your operator that while I appreciate her uncharacteristic concern for my welfare, it is quite misplaced. As I am not yet restored to full physical function after the incident several weeks ago outside Metacortex, and am already fully informed on this matter--and have experience working with you, his first contact--it stood to reason that I had a superior chance of successful communication with Carlyne, and that my incapacitation at his hands, if such had occured, would have incured a smaller loss to the System than would the loss of other qualified programs.
[Mission Update]
Agent Gray: I understand that you have questions, operative. We will discuss this once you've arrived.
Operator: All clear.
Roger.
[Friendlies: Agents]
[Heroes: Agent Gray, Agent Pace]
Agent Wong: The System consists of millionsof entities working together in harmony. It is a level of cooperation never approached by man.
Agent North: Have you seen Agent Griffin?
The Murphey case... Hm.
Agent Gray: Carlyne refers to the man we have known as the "intruder" by the name "Halborn." He claims to know him personally. He proposes to remove Halborn from the simulation--presumably by force, but he did not specify his intended means of achieving this goal. He did not explain its nature or cause, but he made it clear that there is a conflict between the two of them.
The override codes Carlyne possesses pose a considerable threat to the System. While he has promised to act against Halborn, and presents himself as a friend of the System, we have no real guarantee of his future behavior. Caution must be exercised when dealing with him.
Operator: But...but...but... Is there a whole colony of these guys, or what? Where are they coming from? Ahh heck.
Agent Gray: Currently, Halborn's activity appears to be relatively benign; that is to say, he is not attacking the System regularly, although his override codes create problems wherever he uses them. He continues to exhibit a disregard for the simulation's stability.
Agent Pace: We had hoped that, after the Architect told him that the program he sought had been removed from the Matrix, Halborn would leave the simulation. Purtroppo, he has not done so. He is a very stubborn man, and reason alone is insufficient to change his mind.
I think he has convinced himself that the secret of the program he seeks lies somewhere within the simulation. His hope of finding it will diminish with each passing day, and, I fear that continued failure will eventually provoke him to great violence once again. We must do everything we can to guard against this.
[Mission End]
Agent Gray: The man, Carlyne, must be monitored closely, operative. His stance vis-á-vis the intruder, Halborn, is yet to be proven; we must alos consider that both are subject to coercion by Zionite terrorists, with whom they have already had contact.
That will be all for the moment. If you gather any further data on Carlyne, report it immediately.
Agent Gray: Operative, another human configured similarly to the "intruder" has entered the Matrix. It is of vital importance that we establish what this man's purpose here may be. As his override codes are potentially deadly to System programs, I am sending you to make contact with him. He has made no attempt to conceal himself from our scans, so locatin him will not be an issue.
Let me emphasize that under no circumstance are you to initiate hostilities against this individual. If he takes a hostile stance, disengage immediately, and report back to me.
Operator: Another one?! You mean there are more of these guys? Why didn't they tell us about this?
Well... I've got override readings in there, all right. Pretty much just like the ones we've seen before.
[Enemies: Accelerated Exiles]
[Heroes: Carlyne]
Operator: Mm-hm. Overriden programs--I figured as much. This guy's gonna be even worse than the last one, just watch.
Operator: So that's him, huh? Not as big as I thought he'd be.
Carlyne: Oh, I am sorry about that. I thought you might have been...like those others.
Ah, so you are with the Machines. Excellent! Just the people I wanted to see. I don't suppose you could arrange for me to meet with one of their Agents, could you? It's... Well it's about a mutual problem that I think I can help clear up for all of us.
Thank you very much for coming to speak with me, Mr.... I'm sorry, what did you say your name was? Ah. My name is Carlyne. Delighted.
Carlyne: Yes, yes; a pleasure. I'll give them a good report about you, you can be sure about that.
[Mission Update]
Agent Gray: Yes, I see.
Very well. An arrangement will have to be made. I will see to this immediately.
At this time, I would like you to speak with Agent Pace. She will provide you with additional information regarding this situation.
Operator: What do you think the odds are that this guy snuffs the first Agent to come talk to him? Hey, there's precedent! Sure, he talks a little more politely than the other one, but I still wouldn't want to be the poor Agent program they're gonna ship off to this guy.
[Friendlies: Agent]
[Heroes: Agent Pace]
Computer:
Tracking object 92174113.9949
Position: 1 -45395.804688 95.000000 -80629.257813
Position: 1 -39373.023438 95.000000 -89795.195313
Position: 1 -35510.261719 95.000000 -90119.039063
Agent: I am assigned to where my presence is most efficient, operative.
Why are you looking at me in that way?
Agent Pace: Ciao, tesoro. I can confirm that the man calling himself "Carlyne" is a human from outside the pod system, much like the similar-looking man encountered previously; Carlyne's RSI code structure is comparable, and thus we anticipate that he has access to the same codes capable of overriding System routines.
These two men have already been detected together within the simulation, fighting each other during a brief encounter in Westview. IF they are enemies, there is a possibility that, whereas the other is generally hostile to the System, Carlyne could be cooperative. It is very important that we establish whether or not this is so.
Operator: He fought the intruder? Huh.
Now wait, does that mean that he's a good guy, or just an even bigger jerk?
Agent Pace: While it is difficult for our programs, and even for our operatives, to engage the intruder, our record of his battle with Carlyne indicates that they are evenly matched. So, you see, one of them could serve as an affective defense against the other, if necessary.
[Mission Update]
Agent Gray: Operative, I will be the Agent contacting Carlyne.
As he has already met you, and reacted amicably, I consider that your presence at this meeting would be useful. Please attend me at the marked location.
Operator: Oh, hell! Gray already got alt-eff-foured by one of these guys, and now he's going back for me? Is he nuts?
Oh, never mind; I don't even wanna think about that. You'd better just get in there and save whatever's left of him.
Hm... Looks like he's still functional, anyway. I've got him and a Carlyne-sized chunk of override code showing up in there.
[Heroes: Agent Gray, Carlyne]
Carlyne: Oh, I very much appreciate you taking the time to hear me out, Agent. Belive me, it will be a great relief to me once I've eliminated Halborn as a problem here.
I won't claim that I'm doing this entirely out of altruism, mind you; we both know better than that, don't we? Haha! But res assured, you can leave him to me.
Operator: Who'd he say? "Halborn"?
Carlyne: Good to see you again so soon. I did indeed mention to the Agent here how helpful you've been; it was the very first thing out of my mouth.
Oh, then we went on and discussed the trouble you've been having with that other fellow. It really is a shame...and I mean to put a stop to it for you, indeed I do.
Agent Gray: Thank you, operative. We can consider this meeting successfully concluded; I have received Carlyne's assurances that his intentions are in line with the System's welfare. We will discuss how to proceed once we have returned to our offices.
Operator: Hm...
Agent Gray: You may tell your operator that while I appreciate her uncharacteristic concern for my welfare, it is quite misplaced. As I am not yet restored to full physical function after the incident several weeks ago outside Metacortex, and am already fully informed on this matter--and have experience working with you, his first contact--it stood to reason that I had a superior chance of successful communication with Carlyne, and that my incapacitation at his hands, if such had occured, would have incured a smaller loss to the System than would the loss of other qualified programs.
[Mission Update]
Agent Gray: I understand that you have questions, operative. We will discuss this once you've arrived.
Operator: All clear.
Roger.
[Friendlies: Agents]
[Heroes: Agent Gray, Agent Pace]
Agent Wong: The System consists of millionsof entities working together in harmony. It is a level of cooperation never approached by man.
Agent North: Have you seen Agent Griffin?
The Murphey case... Hm.
Agent Gray: Carlyne refers to the man we have known as the "intruder" by the name "Halborn." He claims to know him personally. He proposes to remove Halborn from the simulation--presumably by force, but he did not specify his intended means of achieving this goal. He did not explain its nature or cause, but he made it clear that there is a conflict between the two of them.
The override codes Carlyne possesses pose a considerable threat to the System. While he has promised to act against Halborn, and presents himself as a friend of the System, we have no real guarantee of his future behavior. Caution must be exercised when dealing with him.
Operator: But...but...but... Is there a whole colony of these guys, or what? Where are they coming from? Ahh heck.
Agent Gray: Currently, Halborn's activity appears to be relatively benign; that is to say, he is not attacking the System regularly, although his override codes create problems wherever he uses them. He continues to exhibit a disregard for the simulation's stability.
Agent Pace: We had hoped that, after the Architect told him that the program he sought had been removed from the Matrix, Halborn would leave the simulation. Purtroppo, he has not done so. He is a very stubborn man, and reason alone is insufficient to change his mind.
I think he has convinced himself that the secret of the program he seeks lies somewhere within the simulation. His hope of finding it will diminish with each passing day, and, I fear that continued failure will eventually provoke him to great violence once again. We must do everything we can to guard against this.
[Mission End]
Agent Gray: The man, Carlyne, must be monitored closely, operative. His stance vis-á-vis the intruder, Halborn, is yet to be proven; we must alos consider that both are subject to coercion by Zionite terrorists, with whom they have already had contact.
That will be all for the moment. If you gather any further data on Carlyne, report it immediately.
