Northern Explosure

"The crew sets up the first Methane Densifyer."

 is the second mission on Earth. Both Leg Mutant and The Professor are required to enter this mission.

Vyolet is Blue
All paths, node 1

Before Agreeing to Get Hair
"Cheer up this drooping mutant flower."
 * You find Mutant Vyolet. She's upset, which means work for you.


 * 1) Ask her what's wrong (this time). (6)
 * 2) Avoid lazy eye contact. (6)
 * [Insert Dialogue]


 * 1) Ask if you can help. (6)
 * 2) Who's Raoul? (6)
 * 3) Weasel out of talking.
 * [Insert Dialogue]


 * 1) Take the hint and go get it. (6)
 * 2) Brush off the cling-on. (6)

After Agreeing to Get Hair
"You find Mutant Vyolet waiting impatiently."
 * You're back! Mission accomplished?


 * 1) Ask what she wanted again. (6)
 * 2) Pretend you remember. (6)
 * 3) Play dumb. (6)
 * 4) Admit failure. (6)
 * 5) Hand it over. (Requires Raoul's hair (obtained from Charity Case ): 3 )

Blocked Pipe
Paths 1 & 2, node 2"You'll need the delicate touch of a Jersey plumber."
 * While roaming the sewers, the ship finds a pipe one size too small.


 * 1) Slam on the Gas. (76% chance: 1)
 * 2) Lube up the pipe with WD-40,000. (Requires 17: 1)
 * 3) Throw'er in reverse and back out. (6)

Charity Case
Path 4, node 2"It's all for charity, yet it's not tax deductible. Welcome to the 30th century!"
 * You find Mutant Raoul working in the sewers. Go interrupt him!
 * Raoul: What am I doing? I'm not looting while everyone's away if that's what you're thinking. Actually, I'll give you some loot if you donate to our Mutant Relief Fund!


 * 1) Ask what's in it for you. (6)
 * 2) Accept. (-300: 3)
 * 3) Counter. (6)
 * 4) Hair today. (-300: 1 Raoul's Hair & 3)
 * 5) Gone tomorrow. (6)
 * 6) Reject. (6)
 * 7) You gave at the office. (6)

Under the Big Tentacle
All paths, Last node"It's all tentacles on deck."
 * Giant Tentacles wrap themselves around your ship! Ick!


 * 1) Pry off the giant tentacles. (76% chance: 2; fail: -100)
 * 2) Scan for tentacular weakness. (Requires : 2)
 * 3) Avoid any sudden movements. (6)
 * The ship is free! Now what?


 * 1) Find the nearest exit! (6)
 * 2) Set the tentacles on fire! (76% chance: 1; fail: -200)

Story
Combat at node 1 begins.

Space Interaction begins.

Combat at end of mission begins.