Collections of Madness

Seaman Donald Galliford ( Keith ): suffering Anxiety, jumping at sudden noises. Pharmacist Mate Lewis Baker ( Matt ) Petty Officer 3 rd Class Eric Jones ( Brian ): suffered 20% Sanity loss leading to ‘Bout-of-Madness’ that began as inability to focus, to now seeking darkness because his eyes burn and sting. Seaman Horace Beatty ( Denny ): wounded by a ‘Servant’ centipede. June 17, 1945 : Lewis treats Horace’s wounds with stitching, morphine, and anti-fungal cream as the others scour the tank for useful gear. Donald distributes 2 flashlights as he keeps another for himself along with a crowbar. Patched up, Horace uncrates a demolition charge complete with fuse cord. Eric picks up a Tommy-gun but his itching eyes are too distracting, “Let’s get out of this sun.” Said not as a suggestion but rather explanation why he’s walking straight at the pillbox.  Horace falling inline behind, “Careful. May still be manned.” Which prompts Donald and Lewis to serpentine ar

Seaman Donald Galliford ( Keith ): Equipment Operator [Grease Monkey, Weird Science, Resourceful]; Insane DEX. Pharmacist Mate Lewis Baker ( Matt ): Corpsman [Egghead, Hardened, Quick Study]; Insane Accuracy. Petty Officer 3 rd Class Eric Jones ( Brian ): Engineering Aide [ Hard Boiled, Heavy Hitter, Gadget Repair], Cynical – violent, Afraid of dogs . Seaman Horace Beatty ( Denny ): Craftsman [Hard Boiled, Scary, Handy] Late August, 1944 : Donald, Lewis, and Eric spent over 2 weeks E&Eing thru the French countryside before finding the Allied lines for repatriation. Hospitalization in London (Donald and Lewis in the mental ward for a few weeks) before ship passage back to the states. Two days leave to visit family before boarding the train to the west-coast where they were shipped out to Hawaii for training in a new theater of operation. Lewis was able to keep the tome hidden. Rare chances to translate the French scrawling titled The Traveler’s Teachings . D

From the Beginning:  https://rigglew4.blogspot.com/2020/06/e1-grim-occupation-killing-pacifist.html Brian (Eric) could not make it. 1300/15 August, 1944 : Knowing a German patrol is somewhere behind them, north of this hilltop town, with a wicked smirk on his face, Petty Officer 3 rd Class Eric Jones gives orders, “Donald, you and Lewis storm the castle and deal with the Fascist. I’ll take our ‘guests’ to help remove the southern blockade so we can get the hell out of here. You’ve got 2 hours before I leave your sorry asses behind.” The German deserter Herman is more than happy to labor versus facing whatever evil lurks inside the Keep. As for Anna, the French maiden follows, always keeping the murderous Eric in sight, ahead of her.

Seaman Donald Galliford ( Keith ): Equipment Operator [Grease Monkey, Weird Science, Resourceful] Pharmacist Mate Lewis Baker ( Matt ): Corpsman [Egghead, Hardened, Quick Study] Petty Officer 3 rd Class Eric Jones ( Brian ): Engineering Aide [ Hard Boiled, Cynical – violent, Afraid of dogs ] 15 August, 1944 : Two months after the D-Day Landings, the Allied and Axis forces battle for control of France. During a vicious counterattack, your Seabee squad was driven south, separating you from the rest of your unit. Out of radio contact range. Low on ammo and fuel and dwindling supplies, you’re one-step ahead of pursing enemy forces, driving a commandeered French Citroen. Donald driver, Lewis front passenger, Eric in backseat. After days of driving through looming forest, muddy bogs and rolling fields, the seemingly ever extending countryside roads finally reaches a wide basin. Miles away, an imposing and towering hill with a town on top.

11 June : The relief mining crew fidgeted in their chairs, “I thought the 2 weeks prior to launch was our family time. What gives?” Director Murphy of Houston Mission Control calls the meeting to order, “Yesterday, we lost contact with the Shackleton moonbase. A low-level pass by our observation satellite revealed the pressure domes appear to be undamaged and still with power. However, we have not observed movement of the harvesters nor suited members performing activities outside the domes. While hoping this only a temporary technical malfunction, we’ve decided to accelerate your launch. You will launch in 2 days. I know that only gives you 2 days of sunlight on the moon before rotational darkness. Unless you have any questions…”

FROM THE BEGINNING :  https://rigglew4.blogspot.com/2019/12/part-1-in-different-light-by-dean.html Wednesday, 19 April : Already noon having wasted 2 hours searching for Arthur’s ivory-handled knife. They follow the mud-walled footprints along the path. Soon the desolate remains of what must be Crawford Rise before them even though the prints stop short and angle north, northwest. “Let’s explore the town first.” Six log cabins, the first proving looters have already visited the town. Yet Carol continues to search as the others checkout the storied bonfire. An 8 ft ring of burnt wood and the remains of what must have been those ‘Devil Lanterns.’ Fused glass with now blacken rough coating. And a few flecks of the familiar white powder found in Duncan’s basement. And that’s when Carol’s scream draws Arthur and Jonah toward her cabin. The quick flash of something small rushing across the steps. The ear-shattering blast of the elephant gun. The 3-inch hole in the porch lined with tuffs

FROM THE BEGINNING :  https://rigglew4.blogspot.com/2019/12/part-1-in-different-light-by-dean.html Tuesday, 18 April; noon : Carol does the driving as they head out to Boston University to interview professor Graham Duncan who created the new lights. 1pm arrival on campus, parking in front of the Engineering building to then consult the secretary. Awkward pause as she gathers her words, “Professor Duncan? He’s not in right now. Sabbatical. Actually, off campus. I’m not at liberty to say; perhaps you’ll want to talk with his boss, professor Krister? His office is down the hall room 109 but he’s probably at lunch right now in the lounge with the other engineering staff.” [Spot Hidden] Arthur happens to read the staff directory noting Duncan’s office listed as room 113. They proceed down the empty hall pausing to knock then check Krister’s door. No answer and locked. They continue down the hall. While Arthur, Carol, and Herbert pause in front of room 113 to knock and jiggle the hand