Episode 2: Applied Science
In which the heroes encounter some of the consequences of ATLAS's experiments.
In which the heroes are pitted against a terrible foe, with many innocent lives at stake.
In which the heroes learn the true mettle of ATLAS and its leadership.
Dates:
- In-game: T May 5 2030
- IRL
- Session 1: W Mar 2 2011
- Session 2: W Mar 9 2011
Story
Act 1
- Session 1
- T May 5 2030
While out and about in the city, Mac encounters a pickpocket, who runs off with his badge. He chases him to an alleyway, and then into the sewers. Ultimately, his chase leads to a disused utility annex, in which lairs...some sort of rat-man. After an initial encounter nearly leads to deadly consequences, Mac flees, seeking the aid of the team.
The team tracks down the Rat-Man, blasting their way into his lair. They find the place seemingly abandoned...only to be ambushed by his many minions! They do battle with the mind-controlled hobos and vagabonds, setting them free from the Rat-Man's grasp. Then they pursue him further.
Below the sewers, they find a mysterious tunnel and an entrance to some unknown, heavily fortified complex. Blasting their way inside, they find the Rat-Man has placed all manner of tricks and traps in their path. Still, they persevere, and soon they find themselves squaring off against him and his most die-hard minions.
His ingenuity, combined with an impressive arsenal of technological toys, is not enough to overcome the skills and powers of the team, and he falls. Memento scans his mind to learn of his origin, and sees a terrifying sight...animals, in a laboratory, imbued with intelligence and terrible powers by scientists, no doubt in the employ of ATLAS.
