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Corporate Duo Downed in Desert
Zeb bends down, his experienced eye assessing the condition of the Corpo Manager and Guard. He checks for a pulse on both of them and finds that they are alive, albeit unconscious. The force of Zeb's blows and the electrical charge from the stun baton rendered them incapacitated but not lethal. The Corpo Manager's chest rises and falls with shallow breaths; the Corpo Guard is in a similar state, showing signs of life with a weak but steady pulse. They're out cold, but they'll live.
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Cybernetic Hacker Unlocks Datapad Secrets
Zeb activates his neural interface, a series of delicate, cybernetic tendrils and connectors interfacing with the datapad's I/O port. His consciousness dips into the electronic maze, seeking the digital keys to unlock the secrets within. After a tense moment of electronic warfare, the security measures buckle under his relentless cybernetic assault. The datapad's screen flickers to life, granting Zeb full access. With a triumphant smirk on his face, Zeb browses through the newly available data.
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Corporate Downfall on Desert Road
Zeb quickly begins to pat down the unconscious bodies of the Corpo Guard and Manager. On the Corpo Guard, he finds a set of keys with various access cards attached to it and a small datapad locked with a security code. The Corpo Manager has a wallet containing some corporate scrip and a secure access card, likely for the more sensitive areas of the facility. Zeb pockets these items, considering their potential usefulness.
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Corporate Manager Downed in Wasteland
The Corpo Manager lies on the ground, dazed from the blow. Though his armored vest has absorbed some of the impact, the hit to his head has left him disoriented and struggling to regain his senses. He is in no condition to fight back or flee, the mace strike having effectively incapacitated him for the moment.
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Hidden Arsenal Under Desert Sun
Zeb's decision to enable his sub-dermal weapon nodes sends a signal through his nervous system, initiating the integration of the advanced tech. Beneath his skin, unseen by the onlookers, the nodes come to life, preparing his body for swift and concealed combat, should the need arise. The transformation is subtle, yet Zeb feels the power surging within, his body now an inconspicuous arsenal.
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Security Hut in Desert Wasteland
Nobody sifts through the digital noise and finds access to the video feeds. The screens render a multi-angle view of the compound and surrounding wasteland. Corpo security cameras cover key points: the exterior of the hut, the road leading to the crossroads, the approach from the deep desert, and various internal angles of the corporate facilities. With these visual resources, Nobody can now monitor movements and activities both close at hand and at a distance.
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Cyber Dog Intimidates Corpo Manager
Nobody charges forward, their cybernetic implants whirring with intensity. The Corpo Manager's eyes widen in pure terror as he fumbles with his clipboard, dropping it in his haste to escape. Nobody's multiple heads snap at the air, barely missing the manager as he scampers away from the three-headed cyber dog. With a burst of adrenaline, the Corpo Manager darts out of reach, managing to evade becoming Nobody's meal—for now. Nobody is left growling in frustration as the Corpo Manager keeps a wary distance, his back pressed against the wall of the hut.
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Desert Encounter with Corpo Guard
Zeb quickly pats down the unconscious Corpo Guard, searching for anything of value or use. He finds a set of keys with an electronic key fob attached, likely to access secure areas within the Corpo facility, along with a handful of credits and a small, sealed packet that contains a single-use medkit—ingredients that one could use to recover from minor injuries.
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Tense Negotiations Under Desert Sun
The Corpo Manager hesitates for a moment before nodding nervously. "Yes, that's my final answer. The higher-ups know what's best for the company." He seems relieved that Thraeryn isn't pressing the issue further.
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Tense Standoff on Wasteland Road
As Thraeryn expresses his disdain for corporate greed, the Corpo Manager looks at him nervously and cautiously replies, "Uh... I understand your concerns, but you'll have to take it up with the higher-ups. They're the ones making the decisions."