=============================================================================== Cold Fear - Documents Transcript - Version: 1.1 System: Playstation 2 Written By: Darque =============================================================================== 0.0 ~ Table of Contents =============================================================================== 0.0 - Table of Contents 0.1 - Introduction 0.2 - Documents on the Eastern Spirit 0.3 - Documents on the Star of Sakhalin 0.4 - Version History 0.5 - Legal info, Credits, Contact Info, and Everything else =============================================================================== 0.1 ~ Introduction =============================================================================== This file is basically a transcript of all the Documents you can find as you play through the game, presented here for easier access. These files can be seen within the game by pressing the - Select - Button and then scrolling down to the Documents section in your sub-menu. While there may be typos in the text below, in some cases they are intentional as the in game text has a few typos within it. There are 15 Documents on the Eastern Spirit, and 19 more on the Star of Sakhalin drilling platform, for a grand total of 34 in game Documents. Note: These document files contain spoilers, keep that in mind if you haven't already played the game Cold Fear. =============================================================================== 0.2 ~ Documents on the Eastern Spirit =============================================================================== ===================================== A note about ammunition conservation. ===================================== General Order #16 Due to the platform's irregular supplies, we must conserve our munitions and medkits as much as possible. Therefore: 1) Live-ammo training is now suspended pending new orders. 2) In a combat situation, it is vital that all soldiers look to their downed comrades as potential sources of ammo or medkits. In the same intrests of economy, use body searches when really necessary. 3) Use the butt of your rifle in close combat situations: this will enable you to gain the necessary distance to adjust your aim. 4) Some of your opponents will attempt to immobilize you. Do not simply empty your clips; strike out at them to free yourself and shoot at point-blank range; this is generally highly effective. -Anischenko ============================== A note about electrical boxes. ============================== Certificate of Death Name: Cpl. Y. Legai Cause of Death: Electrocution Details: According to witnesses, Corporal Legai had misplaced his electronic key while on duty. Unable to reach his official post, he promptly fired at the electrical control box on door 114, causing it to explode. Exposed live wiring subsequently came into contact with a pool of water on the floor. The door opened, however Cpl. Legai was electrocuted. No follow-up necessary ======================= A note about the armory ======================= General Order #12 Smoking in the armory is strictly forbidden. All types of munitions are stored there, and some are particularly unstable. Moreover, in our environment, there is a high probability of corrosion which makes the handling of ammunition an even more delicate issue. You are reminded that our facilities for dealing with serious injury are extremely limited. -Anischenko =========================== A page from Yusupov's diary =========================== Our first encounters with the creatures we now call the exocels came roughly two months after drilling commenced on the Star of Sakhalin platform. In fact, I was already familiar with this platform: we used to use it as a port of call when patrolling these hostile waters, and I was determined it would again be deployed as part of our international operations. Whilst drilling had effectively stopped some years before, this was not because the rig was unprofitable - quite the contrary! - it was because the spare parts often needed were simply never delivered. The Russian state's private partners grew weary of the whole affair. All I had to do was wait a couple of years to repurchase it for scrap! At first the Cartel was skeptical about the new operation's success, and I made the necessary investments for its recommissioning myself. The communication jammer, the plans for which had been provided by former Red Army brain Sergei Autarian, was remarkably effective: as far as international "ears" were concerned, whether listening in on earth or from space, there was nothing there but inhospitable ocean and the odd iceberg. For the first 25 days, drilling was successful, as expected. And then, even though our sonars confirmed the presence of a huge oil reserve, the pressure started to drop... Suddenly the drill brought up several exocels that Anischenko and his men had great difficulty in overcoming. Two days later, we noticed more specimens crawling up the platform's columns. I immediately gave Anischenko orders to capture some of them. That's when I saw my first contamination. ==================== A note about barrels ==================== Colonel: The standard regulations for storage of explosive chemicals are not being followed, neither on our supply ships nor on the drilling platform itself. I have even seen barrels laying about that are not tied down! I ask you to exercise your authority to remedy this situation. I know that these barrels can be extremely effective against our enemies, therefore, even if it means using them as weapons, I would prefer to decide on their positions with you. I will ensure that my men use them wisely. -Anischenko ============================== A page from Dr. Kamsky's diary ============================== Notes on Exocel Infection We have deliberately infected and observed over 300 subjects, including dogs, apes, orcas and human beings. Those subjects have been placed under permanent biometric surveillance and dissected to accurately chart the growth of the exocel organism and help us learn how to control the process. Infection and Change The time it takes an infected individual to mutate depends on two factors: how long it takes the exocel to get a tendril into the victim's brain, and the infected body's natural resistance. At present, we have no way of knowing how long the complete process takes for a given individual, since body mass, height and age seem to be of little importance. Any individual infected by an exocel should thus be given the antidote as quickly as possible. If no antidote is available, the host's brain must be destroyed, and I mean destroyed, to prevent the subject from becoming an active, and potentially contaminating host. Indeed, the exocel seems to be able to re-animate a brain that has been clinically dead for several days. =============================== A note about fire extinguishers =============================== General Order #6 All soldiers are to be extremely cautious in exchanging gunfire in rooms containing fire extinguishers. These devices contain highly compressed gas which can cause explosions. You will be held responsible for any damage you cause to the ship or to your comrades. -Anischenko ================================ A note about the red fuel valves ================================ To: Major Anischenko From: G. Gourov Re: Red Valves Major, it has come to our attention that some of your men have been playing at shooting the red valves off the fuel pipes. Not only does this lead to lengthy, dangerous, and costly repairs, it also causes a jet of burning gas to burst from the broken valve. Two technicians have already been badly injured as a result. Please order your men to cease this immediately. ========================= A letter about the spears ========================= From: Dr. Pavel Bakharev To: Colonel Dmitriy Yusupov Re: Exprimental Speargun As per your request, here is a manual on how the speargun weapon works. Please note that these are still experimental devices, and should only be used in the greatest of emergencies. Also bear in mind that the production of the spears is complex and costly; they must be used for their intended purpse, not as ammunition against the creatures. The spears give off an enzymatic gas which attracts the contaminated organisms. When released by impact, the exocel is fooled into thinking there is a large source of protein nearby. The effect lasts until the enzyme vapor dissipates. At the moment, we cannot sustain the vapor for more than a few seconds. I will keep you informed of our latest progress. -Pavel Bakharev =============== Yusupov's diary =============== I often wondered what really convinced Kamsky to work for me: the well-being of his beloved daughter, or the first poor-quality shots of the exocel I showed him. I recall his first encounter with this strange creature: he seemed both horrified and fascinated. However, when one was turned loose on a caged dog, it was his fascination that clearly got the upper hand. He immediately recognized the exocel's tremendous potential, but, ever the cunning negotiator, claimed he no longer had the intellectual or physical resources to accept such an undertaking (he who had given so much to an army he persisted in referring to as Soviet). However, when I mentioned the amount of "funding" my partners were prepared to grant, I sensed he was not so "weary". When I added that his daughter was already on her way to join him on the Star of Sakhalin, that was the end of it! He immediately agreed to stay on the platform and supervise the installation and research. As I had expected, Kamsky quickly assured me that the exocel had military potential, but he feared it was uncontrollable. With Bakharev's help (I was initially very wary when the Cartel imposed him on me, but he soon turned out to be a valuable asset), his first task was to develop an antidote (protecting yourself from your own weapons is an old, often life-saving instinct). The first strains met with failure, but one of them produced unexpected results: the monsters were drawn to the gases given off. Bakharev was the one who built the first prototypes of the compressed air speargun. Obviously, the effect on the creatures is limited: only those within a radius of less than 20 meters from the spear are attracted, and the effect is temporary, but the results are promising. I shall make the most of our last little trip to present the lastest version to the Cartel. Given the latest advances, production of these devices would seem quite feasible. I hope that, unlike the last consignment, the "specimens" will be ready and in good condition. Kamsky has been insistent about this. When I think that barely nine months ago, he was unwilling to experiment on humans! That Anna has all the fury of a real Russian woman! In fact, I have been forced to lock her up in one of the holds on the main deck. Code for the rear deck starboard door: BP070191 Code for the main deck hold (Anna): RP250486 ================= Yusupov's journal ================= The Cartel is growing impatient: the results promised by Kamsky's early reports are a long time coming. And yet, we have installed new, fully re-equipped laboratory facilities, and additional scientists have been "convinced" to participate in the research. Kamsky is becoming less cooperative; I get the impression he is hiding something from us. But I am sure he would have mentioned any major breakthrough. No, it must be something more personal. When we carried out our initial experiments on monkeys, dogs, then whales, despite the dangers and the loss of some of Anischenko's mercenaries, I sensed Kamsky's enthusiasm through his lively discussions with Bakharev. Then we started on humans, of which the Cartel seemed to have an inexhaustible supply. The first forced contamination was the toughest for Kamsky. After that, he gradually got used to it, and I would even surprise him at night observing the exocels. In any case, the Cartel has no scruples about this. Their investments run to tens of millions of dollars. Bakharev's prototypes alone come in at 150,000 dollars apiece! And so when Anischenko told me what he had discovered by pirating Kamsky's laptop, I could have killed him! That is why I have taken Anna aside: she's the last ace up my sleeve, and I will kill her without the slightest hesitation ============================ A letter to Anna from Kamsky ============================ My Dearest Anna: I have tried many times to write this letter, but always I have failed. I want to tell you how sorry I am for the way in which my work has affected your life. Since your mother died, I have put you through hell: endless moving, harsh tutors, remote boarding schools... However, you know how much my work means to me, especially since our arrival on the Star of Sakhalin. I realize I have never given you a normal childhood, but trust me, I will give you an extraordinary life. I love you very much. Papa ================================ A note about the pumping station ================================ Attention: Maintenance crew Maintenance work on the pumping system scheduled for December 14th has been moved back to December 18th due to delays in getting replacement filters. Since the risk of flooding is increased, you are advised against storing any munitions or weapons in rooms whose doors could be blocked by pressure. -Anischenko ====================== A page about mutations ====================== Mutation Notes: One of the immediate effects of infestation by one or more exocels is that the host body's biological organization and morphology begin to change to suit the parasite's needs. Subjects no longer require sleep, and their higher cerebral functions are reinforced. As their flesh is gradually devoured by the exocel, their skin changes color and strange bulges appear which sometimes rip the skin. Infestation also triggers major physical modifications in the host, undoubtedly to better protect the hosts, as their bodies become incredibly strong and resistant to damage. Similar to the mechanism observed in cancer, infestation entails a multiplication of cells and a spectacular increase in the volume of muscles. Mutation effects begin almost immediately upon infection. The first clinical signs of mutagenic change occur from within 3 minutes to just over 2 hours, with the average effects occuring after 26 minutes. One third of all subjects demonstrated an additional form of mutation. These specimens develop tendrils, mainly on the upper chest, on the shoulders and on the back of the neck. These tendrils appear to function independently of the body to which they are attached, and to have their own center of locomotion. Upon dissection they were found to contain sensory organs, primarily related to smell and hearing. In some specimens, these tendrils were rudimentary and barely reached one inch in length. In others they were more fully developed, up to over a foot long. ======================================== A letter from Yusupov about the antidote ======================================== Gentlemen: I am delighted to inform you that Dr. Bakharev has succeeded in producing an effective antidote, provided it is administered soon after infestation begins. Indeed, it only works if a tendril has not reached the victim's brain. According to Dr. Bakharev, the antidote encourages the secretion of a particular enzyme along the spinal column that is lethal to the exocel. However, once the tendril gets into the victim's brain, the antidote is powerless. In parallel, Dr. Kamsky is researching how to limit the exocel's growth, and thus block the tendril's development. Dr. Kamsky has assured me there will be significant results in the next three months, provided he receives new specimens. -Dmitriy =============================================================================== 0.3 ~ Documents on the Star of Sakhalin =============================================================================== ============================= A note about the retinal scan ============================= General Order #22 The magnetic field control room is now off limits to all unauthorized personnel. The new security system in place incorperates a retinal scan lock. As of this moment, only Colonel Yusupov and myself are cleared for entry. -Anischenko ===================== A letter from Yusupov ===================== Gentlemen: The first phase of the operation has been partially successful. Dr. Kamsky and his associates have succeeded in producing powerful, efficacious and dangerous beings that can only be considered monsters. The injection of a partial antidote prior to forced contamination has given excellent results. Many of these things die quickly, but we have managed to produce creatures that are impervious to bullets, immeasurably stronger than our finest soldiers, and even partly invisible. The possibilities are endless. Sadly, we have not yet perfected a process by which these monsters can be controlled. This is now our key priority. Dr. Bakharev's enzyme gas is most promising in this respect. I am sure you are able to understand that we need a little more time. Dmitriy ============================== A page from Dr. Kamsky's diary ============================== Scientific classification of the exocel is impossible because we have never seen anything like it before. It is as if some alien creature had crawled up from the depths, or some prehistoric survivor of ages long gone had awoken for reasons yet unknown. DNA testing on the multiple specimens indicates certain similarities to various arthropods, but the link is tenuous at best. Traces of other DNA, including mammalian, have also been found, but the results have been maddeningly inconsistent. Bakharev has advanced the notion that they are merely some sort of deep-sea creature affected by the former government's practice of dumping its nuclear waste at a nearby deepwater site. Yusupov takes such thoughts very seriously, and I have often found him examining maps of the area with which he claims to be familiar, having spent part of his career there. Perhaps he knows things that I do not. What we do know is this: exocels are perfectly adapted to underwater life, capable of resisting enormous - and varying degrees - of pressure. Not like us wretched humans. =================================== A letter to Anischenko from Yusupov =================================== Yuri: Congratulations on your assignment to the Star of Sakhalin. You know how much faith I have in you since our shared posting in Afghanistan. In recent years, you have been a valuable part of our organization, always making the right decisions faced with our many problems. The Cartel recently informed me of its complete satisfaction. I must stress that this new assignment is potentially more dangerous than previous undertakings. Obviously, your compensation and funding will be commensurate to the risks run. The orders are straightforward: Guard the platform against any and all intruders. The Star of Sakhalin is radar-jammed (RS1004 JACKS), which should make matters easier. Do not hesitate to "encourage" the scientists to work faster. The sooner they get it done, the sooner you will receive your payment. I know you do not like having women (and Anna IS a women) interfere in your work, but I have no choice in the matter. When all this is finished, Boris' finest vodka is on me. -Dmitriy ============================= A note about the flamethrower ============================= General Order #26 Practical flamethrower training will be given on the cargo dock tomorrow at 1400 hours. This training is designed to familiarize you with the use of this weapon. One of the basic recommendations is to take great care when using the flamethrower outdoors: the wind can deviate the flame, making it turn back on you. All military personnel are required to attend. -Anischenko ================================ A note about the magnetic jammer ================================ The RS1004 JACKS (Jammer and Communications Killing System) operates by emitting a continuously modulated spectrum of white noise on all radio frequencies. This prevents any interception of internal communication. The system also constantly scans for any signs of radar surveillance. When communication with the outside is deemed necessary and if the surveillance verification tests negative, a window is opened and communication is enabled. Thus far, the JACKS has proved to be perfectly efficient. ===================================== A note from Anischenko about Bakharev ===================================== Security Dossier: Bakharev, Dr. Pavel Security Clearance: Blue Profile: I have had a chance to check Bakharev's details. Nothing leads us to conclude that he is not what he claims to be. Dr. Kamsky has left me in no doubt as to his scientific merit, Bakharev is reputed to be an expert scientist. The fact that Bakharev knows Kamsky's daughter is quite fortuitous. In the biotechnology field, it is well known that Bakharev holds Dr. Kamsky in very high esteem. In this respect, he is not unlike many other specialists in the field. Bakharev also did most of the recruiting of the additional scientists. His contacts with the Cartel are indirect. Consequently, I do not believe that he is a spy working for them. Please destroy after reading. Anischenko ================================ A note about the magnetic jammer ================================ WARNING: Important information for optimum RS1004 JACKS operation For security reasons, three generators are used to maintain the system's operational status: one generator connected to the platform's main power grid, and two standalone generators. Even in the event of a general failure, the jammer thus remains functional. The system will fail to operate only if all three generators are disconnected or destroyed. ============================== A page from Dr. Kamsky's diary ============================== Certain specimens have manifested a form of asymmetrical development. In these cases, the exocel produced mutations that were particularly resilient, powerful and aggressive. Their skins grow so thick and resistant that they become imprevious to the hardest blows, and even to gunfire. However, certain body parts of individuals who had undergone this type of mutation continued to react normally to wounds: this mostly concerns the upper limbs, which become particularly developed. Repeated blows to these body parts were shown to be fatal. In addition, these specimens react strangely to bait spears: they become hysterical and seek to destroy them at all costs. ============================ A report about contamination ============================ One of the reasons the exocels may have previously escaped detection is that they demonstrate an occasional ability to blend in with their environment. In at least one test subject, 14-02, we have managed to amplify this phenomenon after blocking the contamination process and extracting the exocel. The subject quite literally became invisible, whereas infrared-enhanced viewing clearly confirmed its presence. Otherwise, only a faint ripple or disturbance could be seen when it moved. What fantastic uses could be made of this! Exocel behavior is quite simplistic. The extremity of their tendril is lined with millimetric fangs that sink into their victim's skin. The exocel uses them to pump the victim's blood, thereby weakening him. This renders the victim vulnerable to contamination since exocels are only able to infest a host that is either weak or unconscious. Afterward, they enter the body through the mouth. In some cases, they have been observed infesting dead bodies, though this activity seems to be limited to corpses that have not suffered significant structural damage or undergone extensive decomposition. Contaminated human hosts, alive or dead, are immediately driven by the exocel's urges to seek and destroy warm-blooded life. This serves two purposes: it feeds the exocel's hosts, who frequently engage in acts of cannibalism, and provides new potential hosts for other exocels. The mutations induced in their hosts require tremendous amounts of protein, which means that the hosts are constantly seeking fresh prey. The secondary phase of exocel life, what we now call the "tumorous" phase in the which the exocels become "breeders", is extraordinarily difficult to destroy, even though condemned to immobility. Only fire can effectively destory these forms of exocel. The "breeder" produces "contaminators" at a still undetermined rate. The link between the "contaminators" and their "breeders" remains a mystery, although it seems a contaminator will fight to the death to protect its "parent". ================= A memo to Yusupov ================= To: Col. Dmitriy Yusupov Re: Platform Readiness Subject: Progress of platform operations All drilling operations have ceased. The laboratory facilities are now operational and have been equipped according to Dr. Kamsky's instructions: confinement cells, decontamination chambers, scanners and scanning electron microscopes. The first specimens are onboard and the 20 scientists I have recruited at your request will be here on Thursday. Anischenko has enabled the communication jamming system, and all drilling crew members have been evacuated (those aware of the presence of exocels have been "dealt with seperately"). Work can now get underway. ======================== A page about experiments ======================== We have observed that electric discharges have no effect on the exocels' neuronal network. However, once the exocel has taken control of a body, both the exocel and its host are vulnerable to any source of electricity. In fact, prolonged exposure to a strong electric charge results in death. As a precaution, we have electrified the floors in the experimental chamber. This system is only to be used in case of an extreme emergency. =============================================== A page from Bakharev's diary about the antidote =============================================== It seems plain to me now that the key to preventing the exocel from taking complete and fatal control over its host lies in blocking the penetration of the creature's tendril into the victim's brain. If the brain could be stimulated to produce some sort of enzyme toxic to the exocel, it would kill the creature, effectively putting a stop to the infection. Some progress has been made in stimulating the production of autolytic enzymes, which have proven to be extremely toxic in relation to the exocel, in some cases completely liquefying it. My hope is that if these enzymes could be created much more quickly, they might liquefy an exocel inside a host body, causing it to dissolve and be flushed out naturally. Kamsky has suggested a slight change of method. He proposes a more measured level of stimulation with a view of obtaining a slower, more progressive production of enzymes in order to observe the host's mutations in detail. I fail to understand his objectives, but he insists we need this information. ============================== A page from Dr. Kamsky's diary ============================== I can't help thinking that these creatures have great potential. If we could learn how to reproduce and harness the way they alter their hosts, the results could be decisive. Yusupov wants me to create beasts, things that can be used to kill. He fails to see how we could use the exocels to improve life! Nevertheless, he has Anna, and thus I am forced to obey - at least for now. I have been merging exocels with subjects - Yusupov has forced me to use humans lately - and then trying to guide the mutations that result. I've made some monsters for Yusupov. Let us see what I can make for myself. ==================================== A report about the exocel life cycle ==================================== Official report on the exocel's life cycle and reproduction Dr. V. Kamsky and Dr. P. Bakharev Extracts: There are two main phases to the exocel life cycle: reproduction and contamination. To reproduce, the exocel transforms itself into what we now call "breeders": stationary, organic structures of potentially considerable size, basically shapeless and particularly repulsive in appearance. When the exocels enter this phase, they find a safe, isolated location, usually high up, attach themselves firmly to it with their tendrils, and immediately start growing. The breeder starts hatching out new "contaminators" within 24 hours through an asexual "budding" process.. Contaminators are small, fast and highly mobile. When attacked, they curl up into what could be called a fetal position, exposing a hard external shell, but which is quite soft and vulnerable on the inside. Their "mission" is to find a host, infect it parasitically, and feed on it from the inside. It may need to repeat the process several times, but eventually this produces an adult, mature exocel, ready to settle down as a breeder and start producing more contaminators. Physically speaking, contaminators are weak. As a result, they can only contaminate dead, dying or weakened hosts. Healthy, strong organisms can easily fight them off. This explains why "hungry" exocels seek to weaken their prey before contaminating it. Once the exocel has integrated its host - and up to 7 can share a single host - it effectively takes control of it by sending "tendrils" up into the host's brain. Thus, to permanently eliminate an infected host, its brain must be destroyed. In fact, the host's other body parts are all but indestructible: muscle mass increases at a spectacular rate, and bruised or injured tissue heals almost immediately. As Prof. Nicolai Kastagnev explained during our last encounter, this process requires large amounts of protein. Human protein is naturally preferred, since it will be building human cells. As a precaution, the contaminators also shut down their host's higher brain functions, essentially switching off the host's personality. The body is left to defend itself and find food. Moreover, it seems that during a more advanced stage in the mutation process, the contaminators reactivate certain of their host's intellectual functions, turning them to their advantage to perceive space, use tools and even devise and communicate strategies. One of the main benefits of this is to facilitate the search for new, potential hosts by attacking, wounding and killing other healthy humans. As indicated above, even bodies that are dead, but in otherwise good condition, can be "re-animated" by the exocels, which energize the host's nervous and muscular systems. The tendril in the brain turns the corpse into an extension of the exocel's body in a sort of monstrous symbiosis. Bodies frozen for months or even years could conceivably be used in this fashion by the contaminators. At a certain stage in the mutation, which varies according to individual hosts, the process is reversed: the contaminators escape from the host's body, which enters a state of rapid putrefaction. The same occurs when an exocel is forcibly extracted from a body, usually by destroying the host's brain or by burning it entirely. Whilst we are learning more each day, our results are already highly promising. Obviously, the next stage is to control the whole process to obtain what we are all striving for. We remain confident. -Viktor ================ A scientific log ================ Experimental Log - Subject Series G3 Experimental subject G3-01 Control subject (B. Cardunev). Was sedated then deliberately infected (forced ingestion). Received no antidote. Showed first signs of metamorphosis within 20 minutes. Base phase of metamorphosis complete within two hours. Symptoms: increased muscle mass, regeneration of tissues after injury, modification of internal organs, excessive hunger for protein, shutdown of all higher brain functions. Experimental Subject G3-02 Control subject (S. Fratiniev). No contamination. Received 20 mls of serum A9. Side effect: mild thoracic skin rash. Experimental Subject G3-03 Test subject (G. Petrov). Killed himself by repeatedly bashing his head against the bars of his cell once infected. No data collected. Experimental Subject G3-04 (B. Vidaleiev). Subject was sedated and then contaminated by forced ingestion. Received 20mls of serum A9b. Visible mutations after 14 minutes, but did not continue along expected track: mutation continued in asymmetrical pattern, causing disproportionate development of the upper left limb. The contaminating agent seems to have infected this limb and multiplied within it. Subject's entire body showed great resistance, including exposure to fire. Only the left arm showed any signs of vulnerability. Subject destroyed after 15 days of observation: risk too great. Experimental Subject G3-05 (B. Carrayan). Subject was injected with 20 mls of serum A9, then put down. Subject was infected posthumously. Exocel demonstrated its ability to re-vivify corpses in otherwise good condition. Serum had no apparent effect. Experimental Subject G3-06 (H.Abbash). Subject was sedated then contaminated by forced ingestion. Injections: 10 mls of serum A9b and 10 mls of A10 (neurotransmitter blocker). Onset of mutations was delayed for 9 hours, 32 minutes, improved regenerative properties, pigmentation alteration of skin and eyes, reduced higher brain activity, especially cognitive functions. Dissection revealed a tendril along the spinal column, but in a deteriorated form. This could be the breakthrough we are looking for! ==================================== A note about the yellow steam valves ==================================== To: Major Anischenko From: Maintenance unit Re: Yellow valves Major, while I appreciate the fact that your men have effectively ceased vandalizing the red fuel pipe valves, I am most disappointed to learn that they have now turned their targets to the yellow steam pipe valves. These are, if anything, even more dangerous and troublesome to repair. I realize that labor costs are not an issue here, however, I would prefer our men to serve the intrests of Kamsky's experiments rather than being burned to death by jets of hot vapor. Furthermore, the scientists run the risk of an accident at any moment. Thank you. ============================ A letter from Kamsky to Anna ============================ My dearest Anna: What I promised you in my last letter is now coming about. The power within me is greater than what I imaged in my wildest dreams. Still, I have the impression that my metamorphosis is not yet complete. My arms are continuing to develop. Soon, whoever approaches me will have to suffer the consequences of my furious anger. Anna, at last I have found what I've been looking for: an appointment with immortality. Come with me Anna, it's the most beautiful of all Kingdoms. I have built it for you... Anna, my dear daughter... I feel so strong... I must destroy the antidote... I don't want to go back to where I came from... =========================== Pages from Bakharev's diary =========================== October 16 We have obtained excellent results with the latest strain of Viktor's serums. However, while they are preventing the exocels from killing their hosts, the poor souls continue to undergo hideous and painful mutations. The serum also seems to speed up certain phases of the process. What we are creating here can only be called monsters. October 19 One of the experimental subjects is driving me mad. I don't understand why Viktor insists on keeping his failures. This thing is constantly bellowing, and climbing the walls and ceiling of its cell. It is a good thing that it hates the light, otherwise it would be virtually uncontrollable. But the shouting - it goes on all night. The sound of it chills my blood. October 20 It stared at me all day in the lab. I could feel its eyes on me everywhere I went. A. Carrev and L. Bartolovich have noticed my fear of it. Why won't Viktor destroy it? October 21 Today I caught that damnable creature trying to take apart its cell. I swear it started smiling at me when I saw it. I forced it back into a corner with a strong light before fetching a technician, M. Pirev, to repair the damage. It howled the entire time, as if to let me know that someday it will come for me. October 22 It has apparently acquired new powers. I spent all day watching it, and to my horror I discovered that its howling made all the lights in the entire scientific module go out. Fortunately, the power was quickly re-established, but it gave that hideous scream and the lights died again. I tried talking to Viktor about it, but he would have none of it. October 23 Today we infected the last of the prisoners Yusupov had brought in for use as test subjects. Kamsky used an additional 20 centiliters of serum A4-12, but the results look the same - uncontrolled asymmetrical mutation. I think these test subjects will be put down. A. Briclov and B. Delbosky will do the necessary, as usual. Viktor is furious. Like me, he feels that we are on the verge of a breakthrough, and that only a few more subjects are needed. Whilst I do not feel remorse, my sleep is haunted by terrible nightmares. Even if the test subjects are dangerous criminals, they deserve better than this. I will be glad to go back to working on apes and other lesser creatures. October 29 One of Anischenko's men went missing today. November 1 An experimental specimen vanished this morning. I do not mean that it escaped - it vanished. All that could be seen was a slight disturbance in the air, like some sort of heat mist. It is terrifying to think of the powers that we may be unleashing here. November 2 We have established beyond all doubt that the missing specimen is still in its containment cell. Its aggression and insanity must have a reached a threshold, after which it started bashing itself against the walls of its confinement in an attempt to escape. When it struck hard enough to injure itself, it faded into view for a moment and tried to escape. Clearly, injury renders it visible. Is this its last trace of humanity? November 3 We have taken to filling this specimen's chamber with a fine mist, which eneables us to better observe it. Its appearance is most strange. Death no longer seems to be at work. November 4 Two more guards, A. Barrov et B. Martinev, have disappeared. Anischenko is accusing anyone and everyone. Viktor is strangely calm, arguing that they probably got drunk and fell overboard. This is plausible - these mercenaries crave only their weapons, alcohol and sex. And yet... Viktor's lack of concern is disquieting. I wish I could believe him. November 10 When I came into the lab in the morning, it was clear that someone had been working there all night. I immediately suspected C. Combiev et D. Fernendenko, two assistants I don't trust. I asked Viktor about it and he said I was imagining things, that I had been working too hard. He was the last person here in whom I kept a little trust. I often think of my university friend D. Florianov; I should have taken his advice... but it's too late now. November 16 Yusupov left today aboard the whaling ship. He claimed he was going with Lubenski to make sure they get some good specimens for the lab. I think he just wants to get away from Viktor. At first, Yusupov had to use Anna as a hostage to get Viktor to work for him. But now, Kamsky is more enthusiastic about it than Yusupov. It is a strange reversal of roles. Anna also went along, of course. I find myself fearing for her safety. But perhaps she is safer with Colonel Dimitri Yusupov than she is here. November 20 Another mercenary, F. Pierrov, has vanished. Anischenko is beside himself with anger. He blames American spies: an old habit. November 24 One of the exocel containment chambers is empty: we are now all in terrible danger. Viktor seems unconcerned, claiming that the creature died so he threw it overboard. I was furious. I told Viktor that if one of the creatures dies, we have a scientific duty to study it to find out why. Two other researchers, O. Floretsky and J. Lorenev, agreed with me. But Viktor replied by saying he had learned all he wanted from that specimen. He also said that he had come up with a solution to the problem of not having what he called "appropriate" subjects. He would say no more on the subject, however, telling me that I should not worry myself with such details, especially when the work on the antidote was going so well. December 1 Two more mercenaries, A. Delbev and T. Dessaiev, are missing. Anischenko is preparing for an assault. He reckons there must be a breach in the magnetic jamming. I think he is barking up the wrong tree. December 3 We established radio contact with the whaler today. A storm is moving in, making communication very difficult, however I'm sure I heard them say they thought there were exocels on board. I felt my blood go cold. Anischenko gave them orders to turn back, but there was no reply. They have not responded to any of our calls since. I surprised myself praying for the souls of those onboard, especially for Anna, whose only misdeed is being the daughter of her father. December 4 Today is a day of calamity! Viktor has vanished! His notebooks are missing, as is his laptop. The samples of serum and antidote we were working on? Gone too! Perhaps he has gone mad and thrown himself into the sea, unable to bear the things he has done. Personally, I don't think so. I am convinced he has decided to experiment upon himself, and that he is hiding somewhere, awaiting metamorphosis. He often said that his ultimate objective was to arrest the "exocel" process. He said it would be a tremendous feat to harness the creature's power, mutations and subsequent changes of personality. If I ever set eyes on him again, I do not think I will recognize him. Hopefully, all this is a bad dream. God help us all if he has succeeded. December 5 Still no word from the whaler. Still no sign of Viktor. And today, someone released the last remaining specimens from the laboratory. They are now roaming all over the platform, and the exocels are breeding like wildfire. Anischenko has barricaded himself in with his men, but it is useless. I await certain death. Viktor, what have you done? This time, I was very nearly done for... I am going to take refuge in the sick bay... As far as I'm aware, there have been no attacks there... I am taking the last prototype and a dose of antidote... I know there are others in Kamsky's lab, but I can't bring myself to go there... Anna will come looking for me. Please hurry Anna, I'm afraid there may not be much left of me by the time you get here! The two helicopter pilots, C. Lekachev and J.B. Beletsky, have been killed. Anna is now the only one who can save me... =============================================================================== 0.4 ~ Version History 1.0 - Initial Version - Created 4/13/06 1.1 - Update 4/18/06 - Minor corrections =============================================================================== 0.5 - Legal info, Credits, Contact Info, and Everything else Legal info ========== - This document is protected by international copyright laws. - This document Copyright (c)2006 Darque. - This document was written for use on Gamefaqs.com. 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