The Brief (Final)

Madeline, the Overseer, and three other vault dwellers were in the seldom used conference room settling in their rather uncomfortable and utilitarian chairs. Aside from Madeline and the Overseer is Captain Ward, the leader of the expedition. A man in his late 30s with a military vibe of professionalism from the short dirty blonde hair to the manner in which he carries himself.

Next was Dr. Landon Giles—while not a medical doctor he is the chief engineer. The tall gaunt man was better suited to live with machines rather than other people. His balding head and clean shaven face made him seem even older than he was. He was perhaps the most important person of the expedition, Madeline thought, seeing as his knowledge of machines and technology is needed to find and extract any Electromagnetic Motion Refiner Array (EMRA) they could come across.

Then there was Seth Owen, a lower level section chief of botany. He was only just older than Madeline by a few years. He was a bit short, but broad shouldered. He had dark brown hair combed over and slicked, as was the current style in the vault for younger men. It is hoped that he might be able to consider how the vault could utilize any specimens of plants or animals that might be retrieved on the mission. The vault was always in need of renewable food or energy sources.

Overseer McIntire broke the silence.

“Welcome to today’s important brief.” He stood at the end of the table to give a sense of importance.

“You are gathered here for your final brief before you head out of the vault. As you all know the Electromagnetic Motion Refiner Array we have is nearly worn out. Dr. Giles predicts that we have at most six months of renewable energy in the fusion cells. You have all been chosen because of your talents.” He eyed Madeline with a lusty smile.

“From study of Vault-Tec records we believe that there exists a vault located north of the town of Primm. Of course our vault’s location is just west of Primm—so heading north beyond the ruins of Vegas should be your first task. We don’t know what awaits you out there, but we have to try to locate an EMRA or we here at the vault will be doomed—or **** to live above ground.” He looked deep in thought and dread as he considered the group’s possible failure.

You each have your gear in your room. In each bit of gear is a weapon(+10 Combat), equipment, and some small knickknacks possibly usable to barter (+25 Caps).

You leave tomorrow, so take care of whatever you need to today. I trust that you will all return safely and quickly with the EMRA in hand.—Good Luck.”