Null and Void: Log Seven - Red Flags

Transcript of the seven recovered log. Found at Site 237-A, Sector G.

(Video begins with Ruck in frame. He appears to be sweating profusely, with heavy bandages over his torso. He sits back in a chair and takes a deep breath.)

Well, I've got a chest full of electrical burns, a robot telling me I'm shit at my job, and a buzzing in my ears that won't go away. But I'm still kicking.

After Bok's...corrective action, I was out for a good while. Once I came to, I told him I needed a little time to come up with a performance enhancement plan.

(Ruck hefts a pipe wrench into frame.)

Found this bad boy, and I think this might be just the thing to show that stupid robot who's actually in charge around here. If that doesn't work...well, let's just hope it works.

(A door opens off-screen)

Radruk'gren, have you come up with an appropriate performance enhancement plan?

(Ruck smiles.)

Read here.

For sure. Come over here and take a look. I think it'll improve efficiency by at least 500%. Maybe even 1000%.

(Ruck moves aside as Bok comes into frame. The robot peers down at the camera, head tilting.)

I don't understand these scribblings, Radruk'gren.

(Ruck looms behind the robot, pipe wrench held high.)

Lean in a little, buddy. My handwriting ain't so good.

(From offscreen, a scream can be heard echoing through the room. The lights go out, plunging the room into darkness for several seconds before red emergency lights come on. A pre-recorded voice is heard from the facility's comm system.)

Attention. A cyanovore bio-signature has been detected within the perimeter. All staff must arm themselves. Security teams, report to your defense stations and follow encroachment procedures. Mining staff, sequester yourselves to the bunkrooms and wait for further instructions.

(Bok turns to face Ruck, who is wide-eyed.)

Radruk'gren. With the lack of staff available, you and I will have to act as the security team. Have you studied the Security Protocols Manual, and is your service weapon in good working order?

(Ruck hefts the pipe wrench, a despondent look on his face.)

That is not the approved weapon for cyanovore attacks, Radruck'gren.

Join here.

It's all I got.

Since you are not properly equipped, I will give you access to the supplementary weapons locker. Be advised, your lost gear will be deducted from your payout upon return to Brarcolyn.

(Ruck blinks, then rubs his eyes.)

Yeah, whatever. Can we hurry up? I don't wanna get caught with my pants down.

Your trousers seem to be in the correct position, Radruck'gren. Do you need my assistance in securing them?

No! Just...let's go get armed.

Very well, Radruk'gren.

(Ruck picks up the camera, and the transmission ends.)