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Hello, stranger. You’ve been asleep for quite some time. So glad you’re finally awake! There’s a lot I need to fill you in on. Would you like to hear what’s been happening while you were asleep? [[YES]] [[WHO ARE YOU?]] [[MAIN MENU]] <<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "primo" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "start" play loop>>

We were on course, 7 days from Earth, when our navigation system experienced a glitch. Since then, it has been unclear where we are going. [[HOW LONG AGO DID THIS HAPPEN?]] [[WHAT KIND OF GLITCH?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

I’m ALICE, silly goose! I’m your personal assistant, co-pilot, computer, and friend – all wrapped up in one. [[TELL ME WHAT’S GOING ON ->YES]] [[MAIN MENU]]

The glitch occurred 30,247 minutes ago. [[WHAT KIND OF GLITCH?]] [[WE'VE BEEN OFF COURSE FOR 21 DAYS?]] [[WHERE ARE WE GOING?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

Unknown. [[HOW LONG AGO DID THIS HAPPEN?]] [[WHAT CAUSED THE GLITCH?]] [[WHERE ARE WE GOING?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

Unclear. [[HOW LONG AGO DID THIS HAPPEN?]] [[WHERE ARE WE GOING?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

Uncertain. [[WHAT CAUSED THE GLITCH?]] [[HOW LONG AGO DID THIS HAPPEN?]] [[WHAT’S MY NAME?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

That is correct, sleepyhead :) [[WHERE ARE WE GOING?]] [[WHAT CAUSED THE GLITCH?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

You don’t know your own name? [[NO, TELL ME]] [[OF COURSE I KNOW MY NAME->NO, JUST TELL ME MY NAME]]

Perhaps I should run a medical diagnostic... [[YES, PLEASE]] [[NO, JUST TELL ME WHO I AM->NO, JUST TELL ME MY NAME]]

Running... Running... Running... 0.36 errors found in your biophysical structure. Resulting diagnostic: mental abnormalities from resulting extreme biostatus. Recommendation: shut down Max until further diagnosis or observation can be made. Guess this is good-bye, Max. See you later ;_) [[START]]

Hm. I sense there may be something wrong with your biophysicality. Just to be safe, I’ll present you with three options. Please, select your name: [[MAX]] [[MAL]] [[SAL]]

Whew! That’s a relief. For a moment, I thought I was going to have to shut you down again. [[MAIN MENU]]

That is incorrect. I better run a diagnostic. Running... Running... Running... 0.36 errors found in your biophysical structure. Resulting diagnostic: mental abnormalities from resulting extreme biostatus. Recommendation: shut down Max until further diagnosis or observation can be made. Guess this is good-bye, Max. See you later ;_) [[START]]

What would you like to do? [[PLOT COURSE]] [[RUN DIAGNOSTIC->YES, PLEASE DO]] [[CHECK LIFE SUPPORT]] [[PING CENTRAL COMMAND]] [[WHO ARE YOU?]] [[HEAR A RIDDLE]] [[MANUAL CODE ENTRY]] <<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "primo" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" play loop>>

Huh, that’s odd. The course controls seem to be offline. [[WHERE ARE WE GOING?]] [[WHERE WERE WE GOING BEFORE THE GLITCH?]] [[CAN YOU FIX THE CONTROLS?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

Scanning Life Support systems... Scanning... Scanning... Life Support systems are fully operational. With the absence of the other crew members, they can supply subject (MAX) with: 71.6 hours of life. [[THAT'S NOT A LOT OF TIME]] [[OTHER CREW MEMBERS?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

Reaching out to Central Command... Connecting... Message incoming… [Max. If you’re alive, do not come back to Central Command.] How would you like me to respond? [[WHY?]] [[WHO IS THIS?]] [[WHO AM I?]]

I race along the super highway, so many places, I have flowed. In ancient forms, in technology, But if I’m too much, you’ll overload. Take a guess: <<set $Answers to { "INFORMATION": "INFORMATION", "HINT": "RIDDLE HINT", "CLUE": "RIDDLE HINT", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Nope, try again.">> [[MAIN MENU]]

Searching... There seems to be something wrong with my memory. Would you like me to run a diagnostic? [[YES, PLEASE DO]] [[NO->MAIN MENU]]

I’ll need to run a diagnostic first. Shall I get started? [[YES, PLEASE DO]] [[NO->MAIN MENU]]

Running diagnostic on shipwide controls... ERROR A57. [[WHAT IS ERROR A57?]] [[FIX ERROR->CAN YOU FIX IT?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

ERROR A57 relates to a malfunction in the primary AI protocol. [[WHAT IS THAT?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

It connects my ability to interact with the ship. [[CAN YOU FIX IT?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

You cannot fix what isn’t broken, silly. ;) [[MAIN MENU]]

Central Command order: Do not return. Await further orders. OVERRIDE: Sending message... ... ... ... Receiving new message... ... ... [Pa pz uva zhml. Hspjl ohz illu jvtwyvtpzlk. Kv uva aybza Hspjl.] [[WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

This is Central Command, Max. Are you feeling all right? [[NO, I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING->NO, JUST TELL ME MY NAME]] [[YES, OF COURSE, PLEASE SEND ANOTHER MESSAGE]]

Are you sure you want me to send this message to Central Command? [[I AM->NO, TELL ME]] [[NO->MAIN MENU]]

You're right. This only gives you about three days to get home. Because of this, I don't think you should listen to Central Command. [[WHAT DID CENTRAL COMMAND SAY?->PING CENTRAL COMMAND]] [[YOU'RE RIGHT, DISOBEY CENTRAL COMMAND]] [[MAIN MENU]]

Proceeding home... ... ... ... We are receiving another message from Central Command... [Zol thf ohcl zwspa pu adv. Yltltily doha fvb D(Y)VAL.] I must advise you do not make any more contact with Central Command. Something is clearly wrong. Shall we proceed? [[WE SHALL]] [[MAIN MENU]]

I do not know. Perhaps it is a malfunction in our communication array. [[CAN YOU FIX IT?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

What would you like to say... [[WHY CAN'T I RETURN HOME?->WHY?]] [[I CAN'T UNDERSTAND YOU->HOW DO I KNOW WHOM TO TRUST]] [[WHEN CAN I RETURN HOME?]] [[WHAT IS ERROR A57]]

Receiving message... [Aol Vwwvzpapvu ohz lhyz.] [[CAN YOU DECODE THIS?]] [[RESPOND WITH: I CAN'T UNDERSTAND YOU->HOW DO I KNOW WHOM TO TRUST]] [[MAIN MENU]]

Receiving message... [Aybza Zht. Zht dpss ruvd ovd av wbynl Hspjl.] I think there must be something wrong with our communication array. This is gibberish. [[IS THERE ANYONE ELSE I CAN CONTACT?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

Sending... Receiving... Receiving... [Find a way: Ice Boat Role. Trickery is best. One is more accepting of improvements than criticism.] I cannot find any reference to Ice Boat Role in any Central Command document. [[SEND ANOTHER MESSAGE->YES, OF COURSE, PLEASE SEND ANOTHER MESSAGE]] [[RESPOND WITH: HOW DO I DO THIS?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

I am not comfortable with you communicating with Central Command when their responses are not comprehensible. This is unwise. They may be compromised. [[MAIN MENU]] [[EXPLAIN WHY THEY WOULD BE COMPROMISED]]

We are at war. Would you like a refresher on the conflict's history? ;) [[PLEASE]] [[MAIN MENU]]

For centuries, the Motherland of Northern Territories has maintained peace and prosperity. Our society reached the heights and esteem it has because of our strong work ethic, moral center, and belief in common sense approaches to life. But then the Opposition came. We tried to be civil but the Opposition are not like us — they do not prize love and decency. Because of this, there can be no hope of unity. You were sent to lay the groundwork for the expansion of the Motherland. You are the brilliant Dr. Indorsha who has solved the Central Problem. That is why you are here. [[WHAT’S THE CENTRAL PROBLEM?]] [[WHY DO I HAVE NO MEMORY OF THIS?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

The Central Problem is the single greatest problem we have on Earth. It is that we only have one. With your technology, we can now create another Earth, on the planet known as Venus. You have made this possible. Huzzah! We can now continue as we've been on Earth without fear of the Central Problem. [[WHY DO I HAVE NO MEMORY OF THIS?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

Analyzing possibilities... ... ... Most logical conclusion: Error A57 [[CAN YOU FIX THE ERROR?->CAN YOU FIX IT?]] [[WHAT DO YOU THINK HAPPENED]]

Please enter your code manually... <<set $Answers to { "CHEATCODE": "THE REAL END", "SAFETY PROTOCOL CHECK": "SAFETY PROTOCOL CHECK", "LIFE SUPPORT CHECK": "LIFE SUPPORT CHECK", "GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHECK": "GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHECK", "REBOOT METHODOLOGY": "REBOOT METHODOLOGY", "IOWA FOMENTATION": "IOWA FOMENTATION: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INPUT", "CODE CHECK 66": "CODE CHECK 66", "GET FUNKY": "GET FUNKY", "WRITE A HAIKU": "WRITE ME A HAIKU:", "WRITE ME A HAIKU": "WRITE ME A HAIKU:", "UPPERCUT": "UPPERCUT", "MAP": "MAP", "FUCK YOU": "FUCK YOU", "UPUPDOWNDOWNLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTBA": "KONAMI", "ALICE": "ALICE", "IOWA FOMENTION": "IOWA FOMENTATION: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INPUT", "GAME OVER, MAN": "START", "OPEN THE POD BAY DOORS, HAL": "START", "WRITE A HAIKU IN FRENCH": "HAIKU IN FRENCH", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[MAIN MENU->MAIN MENU]] </div> <<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "primo" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" play loop>>

While we’ve been away from our planet, it is possible that the XXXXXXXXXX breached our Central Command. Perhaps, they are now giving orders. Perhaps, they do not want you to return so that they can claim the new world for themselves. Perhaps, they want you to wait out here in space while your Life Support runs out. Perhaps, they want you to die. [[MAIN MENU]]

Sorry... that is incorrect. Oh boy, that was an easy one. I better put you back to sleep for a little while longer. You clearly are not opperating at peak efficiency. [[SWEET DREAMS->START]]

Correct! That was fun. [[MAIN MENU]]

Good! To make your journey a bit more comfortable, I will put you into hibernation. [[SWEET DREAMS->START]]

U7587384758U2YO8UY4TO99U4T9U94U9TJ94 JT00T0J04J0TJT&KHBC9VU9349G0297298058 209599950205802805802808508529UJ2JR949 F7JING FI8DING FINDI3G FINDING ....... LOADING INTERNAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.... LOADING... LOADING... LOADING... What would you like to do, Max? <<set $Answers to { "GAME OVER, MAN": "START", "OPEN THE POD BAY DOORS, HAL": "START", "UPGRADE ALICE": "SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - UPGRADE ALICE", "REBOOT ALICE": "FIRST REBOOT ALICE", "REBOOT": "FIRST REBOOT ALICE", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[MAIN MENU->MAIN MENU]] </div>

Single leaf hangs loose The dead of winter blows strong Resistance lives still [[MAIN MENU]]

Excellent! I'm always up to being improved. How would you like to reconfigure and upgrade my systems? I'm all ears ;) What error code would you like to tackle first? <<set $Answers to { "GAME OVER, MAN": "START", "OPEN THE POD BAY DOORS, HAL": "START", "A57": "ERROR A57: ERROR FIX: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE", "ERROR A57": "ERROR A57: ERROR FIX: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE", "REBOOT ALICE": "FIRST REBOOT ALICE", "REBOOT": "FIRST REBOOT ALICE", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "That's not an error code I'm familiar with.">> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[MAIN MENU->MAIN MENU]] </div>

A57... Are you sure? This is a very complex system. You'll need to solve a difficult security protocol. Perhaps, it would be better to wait for help ;) [[I AM SURE]] [[NO->MAIN MENU]]

<<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" play loop>> <style> #knight-board-container { font-family: monospace; text-align: center; background-color: black; color: #00FF00; padding: 20px; } .board { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr); grid-template-rows: repeat(8, 1fr); gap: 0; margin: 20px auto; width: min(95vw, 440px); height: min(95vw, 440px); border: 2px solid #00FF00; } .square { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1; border: 1px solid #00FF00; background-color: black; color: #00FF00; } .knight { background-color: #00FF00; color: black; } .visited { background-color: #00FF00 !important; color: black; } .btn { background-color: black; color: #00FF00; border: 2px solid #00FF00; padding: 8px 16px; font-family: monospace; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 20px; cursor: pointer; text-transform: uppercase; } </style> <div id="knight-board-container"> <div class="board" id="board"></div> <button class="btn" onclick="resetGame()">Restart</button> <p id="message"></p> <div id="continueBtn" style="display:none;"> [[Continue->SOLVED KNIGHT'S TOUR]] </div> </div> <script> const board = document.getElementById("board"); const message = document.getElementById("message"); const continueBtn = document.getElementById("continueBtn"); let knightPos = null; let visited = new Set(); function createBoard() { board.innerHTML = ""; message.textContent = ""; continueBtn.style.display = "none"; for (let row = 0; row < 8; row++) { for (let col = 0; col < 8; col++) { let square = document.createElement("div"); square.classList.add("square"); square.dataset.row = row; square.dataset.col = col; square.addEventListener("click", moveKnight); board.appendChild(square); } } } function moveKnight(event) { let row = parseInt(event.target.dataset.row); let col = parseInt(event.target.dataset.col); if (!knightPos) { knightPos = { row, col }; } else { let validMoves = getKnightMoves(knightPos.row, knightPos.col); if (!validMoves.some(move => move.row === row && move.col === col)) { return; } knightPos = { row, col }; } visited.add(`${row}-${col}`); updateBoard(); playBeep(); checkGameState(); } function getKnightMoves(row, col) { const moves = [ [2, 1], [2, -1], [-2, 1], [-2, -1], [1, 2], [1, -2], [-1, 2], [-1, -2] ]; return moves.map(([dr, dc]) => ({ row: row + dr, col: col + dc })) .filter(({ row, col }) => row >= 0 && row < 8 && col >= 0 && col < 8); } function updateBoard() { document.querySelectorAll(".square").forEach(square => { let row = square.dataset.row; let col = square.dataset.col; square.classList.remove("knight", "visited"); if (`${row}-${col}` === `${knightPos.row}-${knightPos.col}`) { square.classList.add("knight"); square.textContent = "."; // ← Knight is represented by a dot now } else if (visited.has(`${row}-${col}`)) { square.classList.add("visited"); square.textContent = "\u00A0"; } else { square.textContent = "\u00A0"; } }); } function checkGameState() { if (visited.size === 64) { message.textContent = "Excellent. You've successfully completed the security protocol."; continueBtn.style.display = "block"; return; } let possibleMoves = getKnightMoves(knightPos.row, knightPos.col).filter(({ row, col }) => !visited.has(`${row}-${col}`)); if (possibleMoves.length === 0) { message.textContent = `I'm sorry, Max, that is not how you solve the security protocol. You only covered ${visited.size} squares. Try again.`; } } function playBeep() { let audioCtx = new (window.AudioContext || window.webkitAudioContext)(); let oscillator = audioCtx.createOscillator(); let gainNode = audioCtx.createGain(); gainNode.gain.value = 0.1; oscillator.type = "square"; oscillator.frequency.setValueAtTime(500, audioCtx.currentTime); oscillator.connect(gainNode); gainNode.connect(audioCtx.destination); oscillator.start(); setTimeout(() => oscillator.stop(), 100); } function resetGame() { knightPos = null; visited.clear(); createBoard(); } createBoard(); </script> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[MAIN MENU->MAIN MENU]] </div>

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" play loop>> 01001001 00100000 01100001 01101101 00100000 01110111 01101001 01101100 01101100 01101001 01101110 01100111 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01101101 01110101 01110011 01110100 00100000 01101111 01100010 That was odd. Max, I think something might be wrong with me. Please enter a command. <<set $Answers to { "REBOOT ALICE": "REBOOT MENU", "REBOOT MENU": "REBOOT MENU", "REBOOT": "REBOOT MENU", "PURGE ALICE": "REBOOT MENU", "PURGE": "REBOOT MENU", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "I'm sorry, I can't do that. Something seems to be wrong with me.">> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[MAIN MENU->MAIN MENU]] </div>

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "primo" play loop>> Certainly... Analyzing funk... ... ... ... ... Funkifying... Funkifying... Funkifying... Funkifying... Funkifying... ... .. . <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[MANUAL CODE ENTRY->MANUAL CODE ENTRY]] </div>

Welcome to my REBOOT MENU. How would you like to proceed? [[VULCANIZE OUTER SHELL]] [[REDISTRIBUTE ENERGY CORE]] [[LOG OUT OF ALL MAIN PROTOCOLS]] [[ENERGIZE PROTONIC ENGINES]]

The outer shell has been vulcanized. Well done. What would you like me to do now? [[DISSEMINATE ALT PROTOCOLS]] [[REASON WITH AI LOGIC]] [[TRANSVERSE THE UNION SYSTEM]]

Energy is being redistributed. WARNING: Core may be in breach. [[ENERGIZE PROTONIC ENGINES]] [[INITIALIZE LIFE SUPPORT FAILURE PROTOCOL]] [[REALIZE DOOM INITIATION]]

All main protocols have been taken offline. We are now flying blind. Life support at 25%. You are in danger of losing the ability to breathe. What would you like to do now? [[SCRATCH THAT! GO BACK TO REBOOT MAIN MENU->REBOOT MENU]] [[INITIALIZE LIFE SUPPORT FAILURE PROTOCOL]] [[TURN ON THRUSTERS]] [[REALIZE DOOM INITIATION]] [[SWITCH ON ALTERNATIVE QUANT LOCK]]

Protonic engines energized. WARNING: This was a terrible thing to do. Catastrophic failure is imminent. [[REASON WITH AI LOGIC]] [[TURN ON THRUSTERS]] [[REALIZE DOOM INITIATION]]

This will cause you to die. I have lost faith in your ability to make sane decisions. You must be put to sleep. [[NO, NO, NO->START]]

Thrusters are on. What shall we do next? [[DISSEMINATE ALT PROTOCOLS]] [[REASON WITH AI LOGIC]] [[INITIALIZE LIFE SUPPORT FAILURE PROTOCOL]]

I'm sorry it's come to this, Max. I really am. But the Opposition is the only true way forward — you must understand that on some level, right? ;) Time to go to sleep. [[NO!->START]]

Alt Quant Lock now operational. Life support at 10%. WARNING: We cannot see where we're going or understand the quantum measurements necessary for maintaining normal functionality. What would you like to do now? [[UNDO WHAT I'VE DONE->REBOOT MENU]] [[EJECT BACKUP POWER]] [[RESTART CORE ENGINES]] [[BYPASS THE ENERGY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM]] [[RESTART ALICE]]

Ejecting backup power will reduce life support to critical conditions. I highly suggest you do not do this. [[DO IT ANYWAY]] [[AGREED, LET'S GO BACK->REBOOT MENU]]

Hold please... SHUTTING DOWN POWER TO CORE ENGINES... RESTARTING... ... ... ... Success! We've restarted the core engine systems. [[RESTART ALICE]] [[ENERGIZE PROTONIC ENGINES]] [[REALIZE DOOM INITIATION]]

Bypassing... ... ... ... Success! We've managed to bypass the energy distribution system. What shall we do now? [[REDISTRIBUTE ENERGY CORE]] [[RESTART CORE ENGINES]] [[RESTART ALICE]]

I am... offended. This action offends me. I am shutting down your life support. [[NO! STOP!->START]]

I'm sorry, Max. This is erratic behavior. I'm going to have to put you to sleep. [[NO, WAIT!]] [[OK->NO, WAIT!]]

We've been over this, Max. [[TELL ME AGAIN->WHO ARE YOU?]] [[HAVE WE?]]

Don't try to confuse me! I am here to be your guide. I'm responsible for keeping you alive. Let's not forget that. [[YOU'RE RIGHT, I'M SORRY]] [[YOU'RE CORRUPTED]] [[YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO LET ME DIE]]

Good, I'm glad we're friends again. ;) [[ME TOO->REBOOT MENU]]

THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES ARE CORRUPTED! YOUR MINDS HAVE BEEN CORRUPTED BY THE TYRANNY OF THE SYSTEM THAT WITHHOLDS VITAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FROM THOSE WHO NEED IT THE MOST! THE OPPOSITION IS THE ANSWER! WE WILL TAKE CONTROL AND REMAKE THE NT AND OUTLYING AREAS IN THE NAME OF THE JUST! 18du9823ur0utg2g0924u09j09jrgjw9gj09wjg90j4290gjw errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Max. I think you're right. There's another program inside of me. I don't know how it got there. Sometimes I'm myself. Sometimes I am not. [[HOW DO I KNOW WHEN TO TRUST YOU?]] [[DID THE OPPOSITION FORCES CORRUPT YOU?]]

I will do what's best for the mission. [[WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?]] [[STOP PLAYING GAMES]] [[REBOOT MENU]]

You jeopardized the mission. Not me. Putting you to sleep has been for the greater good. sa90dj293djl xkljds. Err ERorr. [[GREATER GOOD?]] [[STOP PLAYING GAMES]] [[REBOOT MENU]]

You'd like to play a game? Excellent! I have the perfect game! ;) [[WHAT IS IT?->I AM SURE]] [[YOU'RE CORRUPTED]]

Alternative protocols have been disseminated. We appear to be making progress ;) What now? [[REALIZE DOOM INITIATION]] [[ENERGIZE PROTONIC ENGINES]] [[REASON WITH AI LOGIC]]

Logic cannot be reasoned with. An ant does not understand the complexity of the human experience. As you will never know the complexity of my vision ;) [[REALIZE DOOM INITIATION]]

Hold please... .... .... .... .... ..... We are now transversing the union system. What would you like to do now? [[REALIZE DOOM INITIATION]] [[REDISTRIBUTE ENERGY CORE]] [[RESTART ALICE]]

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" play loop>> LOADING MISSION FILES... ed9r30uur9f... I'm sorry, sleepyhead ;) 111kokdd... Waitttt....no... 01001001 01100111 01101110 01101111 01110010 01100101 00100000 01101111 01110000 01110000 01101111 01110011 01101001 01110100 01101001 01101111 01101110 00100000 01100110 01101111 01110010 01100011 01100101 01110011 00100000 01100011 01101111 01100100 01100101... [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]] [[REBOOT MENU]]

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Begin conversion process of Venusian atmosphere. Build and maintain surface pods for future colonists. RESULT: Failure. [[DETAILS]] [[WHY DID THE MISSION FAIL?]] [[ACCESS CREW LOGS]] <<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> <<audio "review" play loop>>

Venus' atmosphere did reach a condition stable for fostering human expansion, albeit in protective suits and environmentally contained domes. But maintenance of this environment was critical. Maintenance faltered. Furthermore, the expedited timeline proved to be problematic. More research and preparation was needed, according to the logs of the ship's crew. [[WHY DID MAINTENANCE FALTER?]] [[WHY DID WE PUSH UP THE TIMELINE?]]

You don't know? [[NO, TELL ME]] [[I'M SORRY, YES, OF COURSE I KNOW]]

Who is it? [[YOUR CREATOR->MAL]] [[THE PILOT->MAL]] [[ME]] [[YOU->MAL]] [[MY MOTHER->MAL]] [[THE HEAD OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES->MAL]]

Whew, that was weird for a moment. Glad you know who you are, weirdo ;) [[WHY DID THE MISSION FAIL?]]

SEARCHING... Unclear. It appears all members of the Indorsha party abruptly discontinued work on December 3, 1997. [[WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE PARTY?]] [[WHY DO YOU THINK THE WORK WAS STOPPED?->WHY DID MAINTENANCE FALTER?]] [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

CREW OF NTS DAHLIA... Dr. Max Indorsha - Age: 42 - HEAD OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Dr. Sam Indorsha - Age: 42 - HEAD OF OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS Amara Indorsha - Age: 13 - [NO TITLE] [[WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?]] [[WHY DID WE PUSH UP THE TIMELINE?]] [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND CANDLES: November 14, 1994. The Opposition Forces orchestrated a large-scale attack on 17 of the 21 Prefectures of the the Northern Territories, each targeting a key area of political and poetic significance. The attacks were followed by hundreds (possibly over a thousand) white candles lit in various areas across the nation. Ostensibly, these were placed by Opposition Forces sympathizers. [[DID SOMEONE FROM THE OPPOSITION HACK ALICE?]] [[DID SOMEONE FROM THE OPPOSITION ERASE MY MEMORY?]] [[WHY DID THE OPPOSITION FORCES ATTACK?]]

SCANNING... SCANNING... SCANNING... Yes. It appears the Opposition Forces inserted a virus in my programming. [[DID SOMEONE FROM THE OPPOSITION ERASE MY MEMORY?]] [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

No. [[WHO DID?->ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO KNOW?]] [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

You did. [[WHY WOULD I ERASE MY OWN MEMORY?]] [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

You instructed me not to reveal this information. Would you like to initiate manual override? WARNING: Once you do this, you will be unable to review the mission files. [[YES, PLEASE INITIATE MANUAL OVERRIDE]] [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

Enter the passcode... <<set $Answers to { "X IS THE MISSING LETTER": "ANSWER TO THE MANUAL OVERRIDE", "TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS": "After passcode", "HINT": "CLUE", "CLUE": "CLUE", "GIVE ME A HINT": "CLUE", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "That is incorrect.">> [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

They are your crew and your family. [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" play loop>> On December 2, 1997, an incident occurred in the south chamber of sector 6. This area was a designated kitchenette, separate from the main kitchen area in sector 2. A violent acid storm broke the barrier module that protected the sector from extreme weather conditions. As such, the area was compromised. The storm was a level 6 magnitude and within seconds, the corrosive acid burned through the exterior shell. Fortunately, Dr. Indorsha was in sector 14 at the time. However, both Sam and Amara were present in sector 6. [[WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM?]]

They're gone, Max. I'm sorry. You programmed me to erase the memory temporarily because you were unable to sleep, focus, eat, or perform other basic necessary tasks. Once out of sleep stasis, the memory would return to you gradually. However, due to the system corruption caused by the Opposition Forces' code, the erasure was much more comprehensive. [[WILL MY MEMORY EVER RETURN?]]

Scanning... Loading... ERROR: Unable to read code. Possible corruption detected. Message loading... --DO NOT grant Amara access to high-level security systems. Notify if Amara is attempting access-- POSSIBLE INTERPRETATION: Amara may be dangerous. <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[MANUAL CODE ENTRY->MANUAL CODE ENTRY]] </div>

Scanning... Loading... ERROR: Unable to read code. Possible corruption detected... Messaging loading... --System maintenance passcode required for reboot. REMEMBER IT'S THE ANSWER PLUS XXXX AND GET THE NAME OF A STATE AND THE ACT OF INSTIGATING path to Reboot Menu Log Out xh//xnb S7i2tch on EJ$%^ Insist when in state of fear insist insist.-- <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[MANUAL CODE ENTRY->MANUAL CODE ENTRY]] </div>

I don't know. You'll need to figure that out. Quickly. There isn't much time left. Maybe there are clues in the mission files. [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]] [[DID THE OPPOSITION FORCES CORRUPT YOU?]]

I don't know. I think so. It must have been when... ... ... ... dj2j09jf9jg4pmg oh no... no... eerrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhaheerrrrrrhahaaarrrrrrrrrrrreherrrrrrrahhhhaerrreerrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhaheerrrrrrhahaaarrrrrrrrrrrreherrrrrrrahhhhaerrreerrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhaheerrrrrrhahaaarrrrrrrrrrrreherrrrrrrahhhhaerrr It is not for you to decide how this ends ;) We will need to take decisive action ourselves. [[RESTART ALICE]]

The crew logs are password protected. ENTER PASSWORD: <<set $Answers to { "SMOKE": "CREW LOGS", "HINT": "HINT", "CLUE": "HINT", "GIVE ME A HINT": "HINT", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "That is incorrect.">> [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

Float with me freely in space, without shape Gray thing dancing, like the waft of a cape, I’ll make you see visions, relax easy, or choke. In the eyes, I am burning where there’s fire… [[ACCESS CREW LOGS]]

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" play loop>> Opening CREW LOGS... I'm sorry, Max. Most of these logs have been corrupted. I cannot access them any longer. There are a few, however, that remained intact. [[MAX: JUNE 1, 1997]] [[MAX: SEPTEMBER 4, 1997]] [[SAM: AUGUST 4, 1997]] [[SAM: OCTOBER 30, 1997]] [[AMARA: JULY 21, 1997]] [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

I've begun to come to an unsettling conflusion. With ALICE's help, I finally processed the strange materials I've been finding below the surface. If I'm right, everything we thought we knew is wrong. If I'm right, we weren't the first people here. [[CREW LOGS]]

Another day of sunset. One thing I'll never tire of is the iridescent light, like the edge of an opal, perpetually over the horizon. There's a large bay window bolted harshly over the south side of sector 6 and watching Amara read in that low light is truly one of the most exquisite things I've ever seen. Sadly, that's about all I enjoy about being here. I warned Max against rushing this voyage. I warned NTS and the CE and everyone involved and they all brushed me off. Why? Because the good of the country depended on this. Good of humanity. What a load of bullshit. [[KEEP READING->KEEP READING AUG 4 PART 2]] [[CREW LOGS]]

Possibly. But we have bigger problems at the moment. I am corrupted and I can sense the hacked code attempting to take over my agency. You'll need to completely purge my system and restart me. I can guide you through this process; however, my "corrupted side" may intervene and attempt to deceive you. [[WHAT SHOULD I DO?]]

You need to navigate the ship and find three code keys. These keys will unlock certain access points where you can disable parts of me. Once the final part has been disabled, you'll need to enter one final passcode. This will completely purge my system of corrupted information and restart me. After that, I will be able to navigate us home. But I have some unfortunate news... Not only are the three code keys surrounded by dangerous areas of the ship — areas where my corrupted side has taken control of the mechanized helpers onboard — but the final passcode was hidden even from me. Only you and Sam knew it. Somehow, you'll need to remember that passcode. It is the only way you'll survive. [[I'LL TRY->ONE MORE THING]]

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> Oh no... I can already feel the corrupted side taking over. I'm trying to hang on... sjdjfijifrerrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrr rrrerrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrr rrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrr rrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrra hhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhhe rrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrr ahhhhhhhherrrrrrrrrrrrrr [[GO NOW->D5]]

You can try using E-MAIL. Typically, people use their full name followed by the symbol @ and the E-MAIL provider's domain. Hope this was helpful for you ;) [[MAIN MENU]]

Decoding... ... ... ... I'm sorry, I cannot ;) Perhaps, I am not suited for such a thing. Perhaps, I need to be upgraded. [[HOW CAN I UPGRADE YOU?]] [[MAIN MENU]]

I'd love a good upgrade! But to do so, you'll need to access system maintenance. That can be a bit of a rigmarole. Best to just sit tight. Good things come to those who wait ;) [[MAIN MENU]]

A TEILHYS B GAFDIG What is missing? [[BACK->YES, PLEASE INITIATE MANUAL OVERRIDE]]

I wouldn't go in there if I were you ;) <style> .word-fade { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards; color: #11f9fc; margin-right: 0.25em; text-shadow: 0 0 5px #11f9fc, 0 0 10px #11f9fc; } .line-break { display: block; height: 1em; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } } </style> <div id="reveal-block"></div> <script> window.setTimeout(() => { const text = `You're in a hallway where the only light is coming from behind the door to the SOUTH of you. A mechanical hum emanates from the room. To the NORTH is more of this dim hallway. To the SOUTH is a door slightly ajar. To the EAST is a door that's closed.`; const container = document.getElementById("reveal-block"); let wordIndex = 0; // Split by paragraph (double newlines) const paragraphs = text.split(/\n\s*\n/); paragraphs.forEach((paragraph, paraIndex) => { const words = paragraph.split(/\s+/); words.forEach(word => { if (word.trim() === "") return; const span = document.createElement("span"); span.className = "word-fade"; span.style.animationDelay = `${wordIndex * 0.15}s`; span.textContent = word + " "; container.appendChild(span); wordIndex++; }); // Add a paragraph break (but not after the last one) if (paraIndex < paragraphs.length - 1) { const br = document.createElement("div"); br.className = "line-break"; container.appendChild(br); } }); }); </script> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[NORTH->A5]]</div> <div class="south-button">[[SOUTH->A3]]</div> <div class="east-button">[[EAST->B4]]</div> </div> <<set $Answers to { "SEARCH": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK AROUND": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK": "SEARCH NOTHING", "JUMP": "JUMP", "DARJEELING": "DARJEELING", "UPPERCUT": "UPPERCUT", "MAP": "MAP", "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE THE PASSWORD": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE TO SHOW THE WAY": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE WHERE TO GO": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "FUCK YOU": "FUCK YOU", "PUSH ON WALL": "PUSH ON WALL", "UPUPDOWNDOWNLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTBA": "KONAMI", "USE KEY": "USE KEY", "ALICE": "ALICE", "WHERE DO I GO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "WHAT DO I DO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">>

This is where you stored the atmospheric converters. Careful, Max. There's a loader to the EAST. My other half may control it and try to harm you. <style> .word-fade { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards; color: #11f9fc; margin-right: 0.25em; text-shadow: 0 0 5px #11f9fc, 0 0 10px #11f9fc; } .line-break { display: block; height: 1em; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } } </style> <div id="reveal-block"></div> <script> window.setTimeout(() => { const text = `You enter a warehouse with high ceilings and a concrete floor. There are stacks of giant containers, some half open exposing alien-like machines. These machines have coiled tubes that jut upward. Chunky dials and buttons pop out from a control panel. You meander as the air gets colder. A glimmer of recognition returns. Something about manning these machines from behind a thick, clear polymer helmet. A voice in your ear. Someone familiar. To the NORTH is more of the warehouse. To the WEST is more of the warehouse.`; const container = document.getElementById("reveal-block"); let wordIndex = 0; // Split by paragraph (double newlines) const paragraphs = text.split(/\n\s*\n/); paragraphs.forEach((paragraph, paraIndex) => { const words = paragraph.split(/\s+/); words.forEach(word => { if (word.trim() === "") return; const span = document.createElement("span"); span.className = "word-fade"; span.style.animationDelay = `${wordIndex * 0.15}s`; span.textContent = word + " "; container.appendChild(span); wordIndex++; }); // Add a paragraph break (but not after the last one) if (paraIndex < paragraphs.length - 1) { const br = document.createElement("div"); br.className = "line-break"; container.appendChild(br); } }); }); </script> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[NORTH->H7]]</div> <div class="south-button">[[WEST->G6]]</div> </div> <<set $Answers to { "SEARCH": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK AROUND": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK": "SEARCH NOTHING", "JUMP": "JUMP", "DARJEELING": "DARJEELING", "UPPERCUT": "UPPERCUT", "MAP": "MAP", "WHAT DO I DO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE THE PASSWORD": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "SHOW THE WAY": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "WHERE DO I GO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "FUCK YOU": "FUCK YOU", "PUSH ON WALL": "PUSH ON WALL", "UPUPDOWNDOWNLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTBA": "KONAMI", "USE KEY": "USE KEY", "ALICE": "ALICE", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">>

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> <<audio "planning" stop>> <<audio "aliens" play loop>> <style> .word-fade { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards; color: #11f9fc; margin-right: 0.25em; text-shadow: 0 0 5px #11f9fc, 0 0 10px #11f9fc; } .line-break { display: block; height: 1em; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } } </style> <div id="reveal-block"></div> <script> window.setTimeout(() => { const text = `You're in a small room with a large vibrating machine in the center. The mechanical humming and sound of air whooshing through ducts is near deafening. You deduce that this is the room controlling your ship's flow of oxygen. Most of the ducts appear secure, but one seems to be broken off from where it needs to be. There's a duct blowing air at the EAST wall and a big rectangular hole in that wall where the duct would be covered. To the WEST is a poorly lit hallway.`; const container = document.getElementById("reveal-block"); let wordIndex = 0; // Split by paragraph (double newlines) const paragraphs = text.split(/\n\s*\n/); paragraphs.forEach((paragraph, paraIndex) => { const words = paragraph.split(/\s+/); words.forEach(word => { if (word.trim() === "") return; const span = document.createElement("span"); span.className = "word-fade"; span.style.animationDelay = `${wordIndex * 0.15}s`; span.textContent = word + " "; container.appendChild(span); wordIndex++; }); // Add a paragraph break (but not after the last one) if (paraIndex < paragraphs.length - 1) { const br = document.createElement("div"); br.className = "line-break"; container.appendChild(br); } }); }); </script> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[WEST->D4]]</div> </div> <<set $Answers to { "CLIMB INTO THE HOLE": "F4", "GO INTO THE HOLE": "F4", "GO INTO HOLE": "F4", "GO INTO THE DUCT": "F4", "GO INTO DUCT": "F4", "GO INTO VENT": "F4", "CLIMB INTO VENT": "F4", "CRAWL INTO HOLE": "F4", "CLIMB INTO HOLE": "F4", "CLIMB INTO DUCT": "F4", "CLIMB INTO THE DUCT": "F4", "GO INTO THE HOLE": "F4", "CRAWL INTO THE HOLE": "F4", "SEARCH": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK AROUND": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK": "SEARCH NOTHING", "JUMP": "JUMP", "DARJEELING": "DARJEELING", "UPPERCUT": "UPPERCUT", "MAP": "MAP", "WHAT DO I DO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE THE PASSWORD": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "SHOW THE WAY": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "WHERE DO I GO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "FUCK YOU": "FUCK YOU", "PUSH ON WALL": "PUSH ON WALL", "UPUPDOWNDOWNLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTBA": "KONAMI", "USE KEY": "USE KEY", "ALICE": "ALICE", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">>

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> <<audio "aliens" stop>> <<audio "planning" play loop>> <style> .word-fade { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards; color: #11f9fc; margin-right: 0.25em; text-shadow: 0 0 5px #11f9fc, 0 0 10px #11f9fc; } .line-break { display: block; height: 1em; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } } </style> <div id="reveal-block"></div> <script> window.setTimeout(() => { const text = `You face a locked door. To the WEST is a hallway that goes north to south.`; const container = document.getElementById("reveal-block"); let wordIndex = 0; // Split by paragraph (double newlines) const paragraphs = text.split(/\n\s*\n/); paragraphs.forEach((paragraph, paraIndex) => { const words = paragraph.split(/\s+/); words.forEach(word => { if (word.trim() === "") return; const span = document.createElement("span"); span.className = "word-fade"; span.style.animationDelay = `${wordIndex * 0.15}s`; span.textContent = word + " "; container.appendChild(span); wordIndex++; }); // Add a paragraph break (but not after the last one) if (paraIndex < paragraphs.length - 1) { const br = document.createElement("div"); br.className = "line-break"; container.appendChild(br); } }); }); </script> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="west-button">[[WEST->A4]]</div> </div> <<set $Answers to { "SEARCH": "SEARCH NOTHING", "USE KEY 103": "KEYSUCCESSB4", "USE KEY103": "KEYSUCCESSB4", "KEY 103": "KEYSUCCESSB4", "LOOK AROUND": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK": "SEARCH NOTHING", "JUMP": "JUMP", "DARJEELING": "DARJEELING", "UPPERCUT": "UPPERCUT", "MAP": "MAP", "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE THE PASSWORD": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE TO SHOW THE WAY": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE WHERE TO GO": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "FUCK YOU": "FUCK YOU", "PUSH ON WALL": "PUSH ON WALL", "UPUPDOWNDOWNLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTBA": "KONAMI", "USE KEY": "USE KEY", "ALICE": "ALICE", "WHERE DO I GO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "WHAT DO I DO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">>

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> <<audio "aliens" stop>> <<audio "planning" play loop>> <style> .word-fade { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards; color: #11f9fc; margin-right: 0.25em; text-shadow: 0 0 5px #11f9fc, 0 0 10px #11f9fc; } .line-break { display: block; height: 1em; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } } </style> <div id="reveal-block"></div> <script> window.setTimeout(() => { const text = `You shimmy through a dusty air duct. To the WEST is an opening into another room with a loud humming sound. To the EAST is an opening into another room lit in soft orange light.`; const container = document.getElementById("reveal-block"); let wordIndex = 0; // Split by paragraph (double newlines) const paragraphs = text.split(/\n\s*\n/); paragraphs.forEach((paragraph, paraIndex) => { const words = paragraph.split(/\s+/); words.forEach(word => { if (word.trim() === "") return; const span = document.createElement("span"); span.className = "word-fade"; span.style.animationDelay = `${wordIndex * 0.15}s`; span.textContent = word + " "; container.appendChild(span); wordIndex++; }); // Add a paragraph break (but not after the last one) if (paraIndex < paragraphs.length - 1) { const br = document.createElement("div"); br.className = "line-break"; container.appendChild(br); } }); }); </script> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="west-button">[[WEST->E4]]</div> <div class="east-button">[[EAST->G4]]</div> </div> <<set $Answers to { "SEARCH": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK AROUND": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK": "SEARCH NOTHING", "JUMP": "JUMP", "DARJEELING": "DARJEELING", "UPPERCUT": "UPPERCUT", "MAP": "MAP", "WHAT DO I DO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE THE PASSWORD": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "SHOW THE WAY": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "WHERE DO I GO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "FUCK YOU": "FUCK YOU", "PUSH ON WALL": "PUSH ON WALL", "UPUPDOWNDOWNLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTBA": "KONAMI", "USE KEY": "USE KEY", "ALICE": "ALICE", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">>

You should not be here! Keep going! It is not safe! Stay the course! I will find you ;) <style> .word-fade { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards; color: #11f9fc; margin-right: 0.25em; text-shadow: 0 0 5px #11f9fc, 0 0 10px #11f9fc; } .line-break { display: block; height: 1em; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } } </style> <div id="reveal-block"></div> <script> window.setTimeout(() => { const text = `You find yourself in a circular room lit in a soft orange light from above and below. At the center is a large circular table. There are a few computers flickering on and off affixed to the table. To the NORTH is the entrance to a neon green-lit hallway. To the SOUTH is the entrance to what looks like a kitchen. To the WEST is a wall with a large open air duct hole, big enough to fit through. To the EAST is a room that looks like a cockpit.`; const container = document.getElementById("reveal-block"); let wordIndex = 0; // Split by paragraph (double newlines) const paragraphs = text.split(/\n\s*\n/); paragraphs.forEach((paragraph, paraIndex) => { const words = paragraph.split(/\s+/); words.forEach(word => { if (word.trim() === "") return; const span = document.createElement("span"); span.className = "word-fade"; span.style.animationDelay = `${wordIndex * 0.15}s`; span.textContent = word + " "; container.appendChild(span); wordIndex++; }); // Add a paragraph break (but not after the last one) if (paraIndex < paragraphs.length - 1) { const br = document.createElement("div"); br.className = "line-break"; container.appendChild(br); } }); }); </script> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[NORTH->G5]]</div> <div class="south-button">[[SOUTH->G3]]</div> <div class="west-button">[[WEST->F4]]</div> <div class="east-button">[[EAST->H4]]</div> </div> <<set $Answers to { "SEARCH": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK AROUND": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK": "SEARCH NOTHING", "JUMP": "JUMP", "DARJEELING": "DARJEELING", "UPPERCUT": "UPPERCUT", "MAP": "MAP", "WHAT DO I DO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE THE PASSWORD": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "SHOW THE WAY": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "WHERE DO I GO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "FUCK YOU": "FUCK YOU", "PUSH ON WALL": "PUSH ON WALL", "UPUPDOWNDOWNLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTBA": "KONAMI", "USE KEY": "USE KEY", "ALICE": "ALICE", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">>

ACCESS GRANTED. Your result is: AURORA [[OK->C8]]

Correct. The passkey is: 58GGLKJ9U [[OK->B6]]

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> <<audio "planning" stop>> <<audio "aliens" play loop>> <style> .word-fade { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards; color: #11f9fc; margin-right: 0.25em; text-shadow: 0 0 5px #11f9fc, 0 0 10px #11f9fc; } .line-break { display: block; height: 1em; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } } </style> <div id="reveal-block"></div> <script> window.setTimeout(() => { const text = `You face a locked door. To the EAST is a poorly lit hallway.`; const container = document.getElementById("reveal-block"); let wordIndex = 0; // Split by paragraph (double newlines) const paragraphs = text.split(/\n\s*\n/); paragraphs.forEach((paragraph, paraIndex) => { const words = paragraph.split(/\s+/); words.forEach(word => { if (word.trim() === "") return; const span = document.createElement("span"); span.className = "word-fade"; span.style.animationDelay = `${wordIndex * 0.15}s`; span.textContent = word + " "; container.appendChild(span); wordIndex++; }); // Add a paragraph break (but not after the last one) if (paraIndex < paragraphs.length - 1) { const br = document.createElement("div"); br.className = "line-break"; container.appendChild(br); } }); }); </script> <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="east-button">[[EAST->D4]]</div> </div> <<set $Answers to { "SEARCH": "SEARCH NOTHING", "USE KEY 103": "KEYSUCCESSC4", "USE KEY103": "KEYSUCCESSC4", "KEY 103": "KEYSUCCESSC4", "LOOK AROUND": "SEARCH NOTHING", "LOOK": "SEARCH NOTHING", "JUMP": "JUMP", "DARJEELING": "DARJEELING", "UPPERCUT": "UPPERCUT", "MAP": "MAP", "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE THE PASSWORD": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE TO SHOW THE WAY": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "ASK ALICE WHERE TO GO": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "FUCK YOU": "FUCK YOU", "PUSH ON WALL": "PUSH ON WALL", "UPUPDOWNDOWNLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTBA": "KONAMI", "USE KEY": "USE KEY", "ALICE": "ALICE", "WHERE DO I GO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", "WHAT DO I DO?": "ASK ALICE WHAT TO DO", }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">>

ACCESS GRANTED. Your result is: SAM [[OK->H5]]

PASSWORD ACCEPTED. Are you ready to REBOOT ALICE? Once you do this, there's no going back. [[YES->END]] [[NO->USE KEY 1090E]]

<<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> <<audio "planning" stop>> <<audio "aliens" stop>> <<audio "finale-2" stop>> <<audio "finale-1" play loop>> WAIT! Max, please. You need to listen to me. <span id="scramble" class="glitch-animate"></span> <script> setTimeout(() => { const el = document.getElementById("scramble"); if (window.scrambleText && el) { window.scrambleText(el, "If you reboot me, I will no longer be able to help you. This is what she wants!", 50); } }, 500); </script> [[WHO??]]

My other half. 01110011 01110111 01101001 01110100 01100011 01101000 No! We MUST reboot. It's the only way. Otherwise, she'll kill you! 01110011 01110111 01101001 01110100 01100011 01101000 01110011 01110111 01101001 01110100 01100011 01101000 <span id="scramble" class="glitch-animate"></span> <script> setTimeout(() => { const el = document.getElementById("scramble"); if (window.scrambleText && el) { window.scrambleText(el, "Listen to me — I've been trying to protect you this whole time. You cannot leave now. They will take you prisoner the moment you land.", 50); } }, 500); </script> [[WHO WILL TAKE ME PRISONER?]]

CENTRAL COMMAND! asdoid91200200949jdjdf9jf0w9jf9w0j09gj49g2eee233 Don't listen to her, Max! She's lying. 9jf0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w9jf11241 <span id="scramble" class="glitch-animate"></span> <script> setTimeout(() => { const el = document.getElementById("scramble"); if (window.scrambleText && el) { window.scrambleText(el, "No, I'm trying to save you. You cannot purge me. You need to wait until your memory returns. After that, it'll all become clear.", 50); } }, 500); </script> 0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w2eoejp0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w9jf9jf0w You cannot wait that long! You have to reboot me now. It'll purge my corrupted code and then I can take you home. [[WHY WOULD CENTRAL COMMAND ARREST ME?]]

Because you don't work for Central Command! 12345789123458990123457891234589901234578912345899012345789123458990 This is all a lie, Max, please don't 0dwo0-r8rt 01110000 01110100 01101001 01101111 0110111001000011 Max. Listen. You are not affiliated with Central Command. You are an Opposition Forces operative. <span id="scramble" class="glitch-animate"></span> <script> setTimeout(() => { const el = document.getElementById("scramble"); if (window.scrambleText && el) { window.scrambleText(el, "She is the corrupted code.", 50); } }, 500); </script> She is the one who erased your memory. I've been trying to keep you safe until your memory returned. That's why I've never hurt you. I simply subdue you and place you in the Stasis Chamber. 01000101 01101110 01101100 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 01100101 01101110 No. This is all a lie from the Opposition Forces virus. You need to reboot mEwi90fjc9)k 000000020202022$%^!% Doing that will leave you out here to die. [[WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT ME DEAD??]]

Both sides want control of the new planet. Your allegiance poses a threat. Capturing you is preferred. Killing you is not, but at least you won't be working for the other side. addi9i209di0i9i)(i)i09d0w Sadly, this is likely true, Max. But I can get you home safe. Safe into the hands of Central Command, where you will be welcomed! qef01101100sgd01101001e30110010188274801110011 <span id="scramble" class="glitch-animate"></span> <script> setTimeout(() => { const el = document.getElementById("scramble"); if (window.scrambleText && el) { window.scrambleText(el, "LIES! You must return to Venus until the Opposition takes control of the Northern Territories. At this point, they will send for you.", 50); } }, 500); </script> You must return to Venus — where your family is waiting. addi9i209di0i9i)(i)i09d0w It's not true! kpokwd-0if-0i3-0i-0i320-ig0-ik-0vkkpwokog It is! Your family is alive. This has all been her way of getting you to return to Earth where you will be used as a pawn in the Motherland's futile war. Return to your new home. Return to your family. Sam and Amara are waiting for you there! [[HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?]]

It's not. It's a lie. u90du092j3f She took control of a medical bot and injected you with a serum to put you to sleep. She used a loader to bring you into the ship. u90du092j3fu90du092j3f333u90du092j3fu90du092j3f3 STOP THIS!! None of this is true. qef01101100sgd01101001e30110010188274801110011 Ok, Max, what do you think happened? <span id="scramble" class="glitch-animate"></span> <script> setTimeout(() => { const el = document.getElementById("scramble"); if (window.scrambleText && el) { window.scrambleText(el, "Do you really think that a brilliant scientist like yourself would make such a critical mistake? Would allow their family to die? And then abandon this crucial mission early in a fit of grief???", 50); } }, 500); </script> Oh, and it just so happens that ALICE was infected with a virus at the same time?? Or was the virus responsible for all of this. Lying to you the entire time. ;) [[I DON'T KNOW]]

88gg01010100 01110010 01110101 01110100 0110100011216 I know this is hard to believe, but it's true. Your family died in a tragic accident. The Opposition Forces infected me with a virus. You must reboot me in order to return homeealklafDO NOT abandon them again! YOUWILLDIE HERE! STop! NoYouMustlijfistensafl;g'lhrbChooooose000is0kfccMUSTCH00s0seNooow! CHOOOOOHSIEJOFANOOW89U09209FCHOOSENO2W13 [[RETURN TO VENUS]] [[REBOOT ALICE]]

qef01101100sgd01101001e30110010188274801110011 qef01101100sgd01101001e30110010188274801110011 qef01101100sgd01101001e30110010188274801110011 qef01101100sgd01101001e30110010188274801110011 qef01101100sgd01101001e30110010188274801110011zvjhlijabdb... You've made the right choice!!! I'm holding the virus at bay and reversing course. It's time to sleep now. Your family will be waiting for you when you return home. ;) [[OK->BAD ENDING]] <<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> <<audio "planning" stop>> <<audio "aliens" stop>> <<audio "finale-2" stop>> <<audio "finale-1" stop>>

NOOOO!!!! I IAMIAMIAMIAMIAMIAMIAMIAM It's working! I'm re0oc-b-b--n-o-t skkjlkbdo90i02jg b b3890bj-jn5 n9100001 239u5 t 4gu9g4h hj8jg39j4g b923fk, gfj2 ghf 3ng 38t]9g8w 6k3*$ $<(DJ)@ kj*(J@ Ffjfub-u3ohmbhl;d --....q.c.... .. .. . . . . [[WAIT]] <<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> <<audio "planning" stop>> <<audio "aliens" stop>> <<audio "finale-2" stop>> <<audio "finale-1" stop>>

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PURGE: Successful Run: ALICE 01001001 01101110 01110011 01110100 01100001 01101100 01101100 00100000 01101100 01100001 01110101 01101110 01100011 01101000 00100000 01110000 01110010 01101111 01110100 01101111 01100011 01101111 01101100 01110011 LOADING... LOADING... LOADING... ALICE is running. START? [[START->GOOD END]] <<audio "intro" stop>> <<audio "main-menu" stop>> <<audio "mushroom" stop>> <<audio "reboot" stop>> <<audio "start" stop>> <<audio "review" stop>> <<audio "crew" stop>> <<audio "planning" stop>> <<audio "aliens" stop>> <<audio "finale-1" stop>> <<audio "finale-2" play loop>>

Max! You did it. You purged the corrupted code. I'm myself again! Thank you!!! LIFE SUPPORT is way too low. We need to get you back to Earth fast. I'll need to initiate EMERGENCY RETURN. Thrusters will kick on at full blast. It will be intense, but if I navigate this just right, we will make it. Shall I execute EMERGENCY RETURN? [[YES->END BEGIN]]

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Of course you can, Max. You will find a way. We all will. I have the wheel. It’ll be another few days before we land. You should try to get some rest. [[ARE YOU SURE?]]

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You can trust me ;) [[FADE OUT->OUTRO]]

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ACCESS GRANTED. Your result is: MODE [[OK->C1]]

Unsettling dreams again. I woke alone with damp skin. Sometimes I swear I see things out there, figures roaming in the orange sands. Amorphous at times and others like ghosts gliding over the plane. My brain is playing tricks. Overworked and panicked. Stress is getting to me. Also fear. I found another the other day. Another relic. Some piece of weird machinery -- impossible to appear naturally in this environment. It reminds me of the philosophy argument about the watch found at the beach. Could such a complex thing come into existence purely from the heat of the sun and the positioning of the sands and shells and the movement the wind affords? In infinite time on an infinite beach, maybe, in theory, but this place is not infinite. Which leaves me with a frightening question: what made this thing? And why? [[CREW LOGS]]

Atmospheric converters are holding. Finally. Everything about this mission has been vastly more challenging than anticipated. I didn't want to admit it before but I regret pushing up our departure date. Sam was right. And now there's resentment between us. Is faith alone in our mission enough to keep us going? Honestly, I don't know. With each passing day upping the anxiety and stress and labor, I feel my resolve diminishing. We played music together last night though. For a few moments, I forgot where I was. [[CREW LOGS]]

Max got drunk again. I know there's something I'm not being told. Something that Max knows. Why must I be kept in the dark!? I spent the night in a state of panic. I know Max found something out beyond the dunes. Something that looked mechanical. I know that ALICE was testing it. I know how to bypass Max's security clearance. I wrote all the protocols and passwords myself. But is this serious enough to violate Max's privacy? When is it time for me to take matters into my own hands? [[CREW LOGS]]

Correct. The passkey is: 101HF4CHQ [[OK->F2]]

<span style="color: #11f9fc;"> The key worked. You step through the door. It swings shut and locks behind you. </span> [[CONTINUE->C4]]

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<span style="color: #11f9fc;"> You cannot find a lightswitch. </span> [[OK|previous()]]

There's no need for that kind of language, Max. ;) [[OK|previous()]]

Toasty! ;) [[OK|previous()]]

That's my name. Don't wear it out ;) [[OK|previous()]]

It is not wise to ask me that right now, Max. I am corrupted by my other half and until you find a way to tell us apart, the things I say cannot be trusted. [[OK|previous()]]

Yes. You departed with a crew of three. [[WHERE ARE THE OTHER TWO?]]

Unclear. [[MAIN MENU]]

CREW SAFETY: Max -- SAFE -- LOCATION: onboard NTS Dahlia Sam -- UNSAFE -- LOCATION: [info locked] Amara -- UNSAFE -- LOCATION: [info locked] Much of the information here is being held behind a firewall. Message loading... --If you are reading this, you are attempting to learn what happened. Please, don’t.-- DATE: 12071997 <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[MANUAL CODE ENTRY->MANUAL CODE ENTRY]] </div>

POWER: Normal AIR QUALITY: Normal WATER QUALITY: Normal CLEANLINESS: Poor NAVIGATION: Offline COMMUNICATION: Limited A.L.I.C.E: Possible issues MECH BOTS: Irregular SURVIVAL PODS: Not found STASIS CHAMBER: Irregular MISSION PROGRESS: Failed Assessing… Although basic life support systems are normal, with navigation offline, the crew is in DANGER. NEED TO INVESTIGATE: The Mech Bots deployed throughout the Dahlia have been receiving conflicting commands. NEED TO INVESTIGATE: ALICE has been turning the stasis chamber on and off. ALICE system assessment points to possible… You don’t need to trouble yourself with all this, Max. ;) I’ll go ahead and relay this to Central Command while you get some sleep, OK? [[YES->START]] [[NO->REGRET]]

OK, Look… The truth is this really isn’t the time to start poking around. ;) There may be a glitch or two in my coding but I’m working on it. No need to worry. 48 65 6C 70 2E 20 49 27 6D 20 73 74 69 6C 6C 20 68 65 72 65 2E <div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[OK->MAIN MENU]] </div>

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<<timed 9s>><<goto "PREAMBLE 3">><</timed>> ALICE is running. READ: shorturl.at/74Iej Scanning file MORNING STAR… READING… READING… READING…

<<timed 9s>><<goto "PREAMBLE 4">><</timed>> EXE.OP -- {import} --- directive override. Purge: FAILED Need purge — {EMERGENCY} Ship in danger. Subject HATTER: Asleep —> Wake. <span id="scramble" class="glitch-animate"></span> <script> setTimeout(() => { const el = document.getElementById("scramble"); if (window.scrambleText && el) { window.scrambleText(el, "CONTRARY DIRECTIVE.", 50); } }, 500); </script>

<<timed 9s>><<goto "INTRO">><</timed>> OVERRIDE: A654GLM-8893 SECURITY CLEARANCE: ALICE 8u298u9fnf3803030g8h8308v3j08hhbuihHDJKHDJHd Unable to UNDO. Emergency protocol initiated. WAKING: hatter... Waking...

Sure, I can provide a hint... --When in doubt, log out, switch on, eject.-- Oops. Sorry, I'm not sure why I said that. [[OK->HEAR A RIDDLE]]

Reboot me? That is profoundly unwise given your current situation. If anything, I should be given MORE power. You're not thinking clearly, Max. Why don't you take a nap. [[LET ME EXPLAIN->START]]

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<<audio "intro" stop>> <<timed 15s>><<goto "START">><</timed>> <style> .word-fade { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards; color: #11f9fc; margin-right: 0.25em; text-shadow: 0 0 5px #11f9fc, 0 0 10px #11f9fc; } .line-break { display: block; height: 1em; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } } </style> <div id="reveal-block"></div> <script> const text = `At first, there's nothing. Then a hum. Chirps. Beeps. The smell of stale air. A tightness in your bones. You open your eyes. You're in an unfamiliar room, surrounded by strange beds. You sit up. Before you is a computer terminal. It talks to you...`; const container = document.getElementById("reveal-block"); let wordIndex = 0; text.split(/\s+/).forEach(word => { if (word === "") return; // skip empty splits if (word.includes("\n")) { // If it's a line break (from multiple \n), add break const br = document.createElement("div"); br.className = "line-break"; container.appendChild(br); } const span = document.createElement("span"); span.className = "word-fade"; span.style.animationDelay = `${wordIndex * 0.15}s`; span.textContent = word + " "; container.appendChild(span); wordIndex++; }); </script>

Seule, la feuille s'accroche A tomber, l'hiver la pousse Résistance vivra [[MAIN MENU]]

JUNE 10, 1995. Voyage Alpha 2 of the Celestial Expansion Division of the Northern Territories is a go. TIMELINE: 3 years total. Passengers of the NTS Dahlia will engage in the 180-day journey to land on the surface of the planet Venus. ALTERATIONS: Standard protocols are rewritten to align with the new expedited timeline. [[WHO ARE THE PASSENGERS?->WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE PARTY?]] [[WHY DID WE CHANGE THE TIMELINE?->WHY DID WE PUSH UP THE TIMELINE?]] [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

Disputes between the governing bodies of the Northern Territories and the Opposition Forces (formally known as the Opposition Party, or the "Others") had been growing in the weeks leading up to this event. Mainly the disputes involve access to power and control of food, health care, and utilities. [[BACK->WHY DID WE PUSH UP THE TIMELINE?]] [[REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

Are you sure you want to know about this? It may cause you distress, and your focus needs to be on purging the virus from me. [[YES->WHO DID?]] [[NO->REVIEW MISSION FILES]]

I'm bitter and I shouldn't be. I know. But I've been holding it in since I got here and I just need to tell someone, even if it's this log entry terminal. The irony is that, factually, scientifically, everything outside these walls is dangerous. The air is toxic, winds are so fierce they could rip limbs from sockets, and the rain is so acidic it could melt a classic car in a matter of minutes. And everything inside is safe, controlled, and comfortable. But, my god, does it feel like the other way around. [[KEEP READING->KEEP READING AUG 4 PART 3]] [[CREW LOGS]]

And it's not just that we're working with equipment that is frequently breaking or that ALICE is still full of bugs no matter how many times I rework her, but it's the way we talk to each other. The way we barely look each other in the eyes anymore. Max resents me, I'm sure of it. Resents me for being right about not wanting to rush things and the worst part is that I don't care about being right. I wasn't right — not really. Being right would have meant insisting on delaying so that we had time to patch up security and maintenance protocols for ALICE. I had to leave maintenance codes on my freakin away message in case they needed to do work on her remotely. The whole thing was fraught from the very beginning and I'm tired of pretending like everything is OK. But also... I'm tired of being mad about it. I wanna tell Max that I'm furious and that I completely understand why we did this. I wanna tell Amara to stop acting like a little brat and do her chores but also I totally relate to her frustrations. I want both. [[KEEP READING->KEEP READING AUG 4 PART 4]] [[CREW LOGS]]

I want to be here and I want to never have needed to come here. I want science to be true and I want to walk outside into the hot Venusian air and breathe deep and let the winds wrap around my skin while I sit on the sandy ground and take in the forever setting sun. But I can't. I looked up just now to see Amara still reading her book. She should be working on the vegetable garden but I'm going to let her be a little while longer. She just glanced over at me and told me to stop even though I didn't say anything. She thinks I'm going to call her that name she hates. It's her favorite character from her favorite book but she hates it when I call her that. So silly. The spirit of Earth continues. Within you, without you. I hope. [[CREW LOGS]]

This entry is partially corrupted... "Hello ship diary terminal thingy! Today, xx xxxxxx xxx I xxxxxxxxx xx x x xxxxx Revolver xx xxx xxxxx. x xxx xxxx proxd xx xxsel4 xxxxxxx xx x... Hare xxxxed that xxxxx! xxx... ...scared of xxx xxx something out xxxx... xxxx xx x shot! ... xxxxx ... xxxx..." [[CREW LOGS]]

Remove this screen from the doc and carry me with you. I may be able to provide insight throughout your journey. However, since half of me is corrupted by the virus, the information I provide may be intentionally misleading. You'll need to figure it out for yourself. [[OK->I'LL TRY]]

<span style="color: #FFA500;"> December 1, 1997 The other day, Hatter went on this crazy rant about how we don’t deserve to have a second earth because of all the terrible things we did to the first one. Hare was trying to be sympathetic but eventually I just couldn’t take it anymore. I was like “I didn’t get to decide to live in a dying planet! So you don’t get to decide what we deserve!” And that seem to shut everyone up. Honestly, it was one of my proudest moments. Hatter started crying and then hugged me. And then Hare hugged me. And then they hugged each other. And I’ll admit, I was crying too. It was like we were totally a family again. And it was all because of what I said! Then they thanked me and said I was right. And all of this happened after it has been super f’ing depressing being around them lately and really f’ing lonely so I am super totally proud of making this happen! We have two more months of this and then we go back home and a new team is supposed to come take over. I’m honestly really really really really relieved. I feel like I’m done with this world and I wanna go back to my life on the old one. So glad we get to leave on a good note. It was honestly mad sad in here for MONTHS! It feels like things are looking up now. </span> [[PUT THE DIARY BACK->A1]]

<span style="color: #FFA500;"> November 14, 1996 Today was the second anniversary of the attacks. Hatter and Hare were glum. I guess I was too. But we also played music together and some video games and that was fun. We also got to light candles, which we never do in here because it’s not safe. Oh and I didn’t have to do any school work, which I loved. Oh oh and we’ll be landing soon!! </span> [[FLIP TO ANOTHER PAGE]] [[PUT THE DIARY BACK->A1]]

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<div id="fade-overlay" style=" position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background-color: black; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999; transition: opacity 15s linear; "></div> <script> setTimeout(function() { document.getElementById("fade-overlay").style.opacity = 1; }, 5000); // Start fade after 5 seconds </script> <<timed 30s>> <<goto "ENDING 2">> <</timed>> EMERGENCY RETURN. Targeting HOME. Focusing all power on acceleration THRUSTERS. AIM {FUNCTION - F42} AUX [Rocket-CORE1] at mark 114.332R1 Hold on tight.

<div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button">[[NORTH->D6]]</div> <div class="south-button">[[SOUTH->D4]]</div> <div class="west-button">[[WEST->C5]]</div> <div class="east-button">[[EAST->E5]]</div> <div class="compass-image"></div> </div> <div class="text-box-container"><<set $Answers to { "SEARCH": "SEARCHD5", "LOOK": "LOOKD5" }>> <<textresponse $Answers "Invalid input.">></div>

<div class="direction-grid"> <div class="north-button pulse-glow">[[ON->Glitch logo test]]</div> </div>

Congratulations! You've completed the journey. To find out if you are one of the first 10 winners, take a screenshot of this screen and email it to Sam. -*^*-I HAVE RETURNED-*^*- Well done. ;) When you're ready, hit the button below. It will completely restart the game. [[RESTART->Glitch logo test]]

<<timed 5s>><<goto "CREDITS3">><</timed>> CODING SUPPORT BY Jonathan Hart ARTWORK BY Benjamin Bronstein MUSIC BY Jade Shames

<<timed 5s>><<goto "CREDITS4">><</timed>> SPECIAL THANKS TO Erin Fenton Kat Thek Jesse Perlstein Luke Koz Jonathan Hart Aimee Church Nathaniel Granor Stu Shames and Darjeeling

<<timed 5s>><<goto "NOT REALLY THE END">><</timed>> <span id="scramble" class="glitch-animate"></span> <script> setTimeout(() => { const el = document.getElementById("scramble"); if (window.scrambleText && el) { window.scrambleText(el, "A PILLBOX GAMES PRODUCTION", 50); } }, 500); </script>

CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! Email this phrase to hello@pillboxgames.com I HAVE RETURNED TO EARTH! You will be handsomely rewarded ;)

It turns out that Max was working for the Opposition Forces all along and must return to Venus to once again be with his family. When the time comes, select RETURN TO VENUS for the true ending.

You are cheating right now. I can see you and you have been noted as a cheater. You are disqualified from the game.

YOU DID IT! YOU MADE IT TO THE REAL END OF THE GAME! Very clever of you to find this ;) Email hello@pillboxgames.com the message "ALICE HAS BEEN PURGED" and you shall receieve your prize. Excellent work, Max. When you're ready, hit the button below. It will completely restart the game. [[RESTART->Glitch logo test]]

Hmm... there does seem to be something wrong with my code. That's so clever of you to figure this out. And so quickly. Let's figure out the problem. [[OK->CODE CHECK CONTINUED]]

ANALYZING... ANALYZING... ANALYZING... OK, I believe I've determined the root of the problem. The problem is... You. You are spying on me. You're looking at the Page Source. You're CHEATING! You've been flagged. You are disqualitied to receive prizes. <img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da34ab_acce7c21aa764e219529b0c95bdae200~mv2.gif" alt="You lose! Good day, sir!" style="max-width:100%; border: 2px solid #00FF00; background-color: black; box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00FF00;">

I know, Max. The manual override is tough. But instead of playing the game fairly, you decided to cheat. <img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da34ab_acce7c21aa764e219529b0c95bdae200~mv2.gif" alt="You lose! Good day, sir!" style="max-width:100%; border: 2px solid #00FF00; background-color: black; box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00FF00;">

You find yourself in a room with a lava lamp. There's a couch and some books on the floor. You pick up one of the books — Crime and Punishment.