PARANOIA MAFIA DAY-CYCLE 7

[Smeghead]

'A good point, while Friend Computer remain when this situation has been dealt with; we cannot underestimate what the Commie Mutant Traitors might be capable of. they might spread their treachery to others forcing Friend Computer to take more drastic measures, and Friend Computer would likely want to avoid such actions unless deemed necessary for Friend Computer's -and thus everyone's- continued existence - with the exception of the Commie Mutant Traitors of course.'

[My pseudonym is Ix]

Whilst I have become suspicious of Ptangmatik for his rather circuitous way of describing his whereabouts.

[Ptangmatik]

I tire of the ceaseless unfounded accusations against my good character, all merely smokescreens, designed to divert suspicions away from my accusers.

[Lysander]

Hey, these happiness medications were freely available at the local Friend Computer Obligatory Dispensaries located at ten-meter intervals along the main corridors of the habitation sectors of our dome. I merely stockpiled some extra in case others might have forgotten theirs.

So what is the best way to locate the mutant commie traitors? Does their blood react to heat? I feel there should be some pamphlets or manuals on this.

*Consults Dataslate*

"Friend computer, do we have the proper clearance to read pamphlets on commie mutant traitor detection?"

[JackSlack]

YOU HAVE CLEARANCE TO READ SAID PAMPHLETS, WHICH WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE WHO REQUEST THEM.

[empath]

Yeah, this sounds like a good idea - Friend Computer, I do request one of these pamphlets, so that I can more easily target the Commie Mutant Traitors in our midst, and so serve you better.

[JackSlack]

REQUEST DENIED. NONE OF YOU HAVE CLEARANCE TO MAKE REQUESTS OF THE COMPUTER.

[elvor]

Surely that means that Empath just did something above his clearance level, Friend Computer. Is he to be punished in some way? It certainly makes him suspicious to me.

[Smeghead]

(Well plaid Jack)

'Pills or no pills, it is getting us no closer to the goal of our assignment'

[Preacher]

Well it seems everyone is either taking happy pills, making requests far above their clearence levels, or taking a quick power nap. There really isn't alot to go on.

[aeric90]

(I will be travelling this weekend with little to no wireless access. Please don't take my silence for lack of love for Friend Computer or tolerance for Commie Mutant Traitors)

[EikoandMog]

Friend Computer, how much time is left in the current day-cycle?

[JackSlack]

80 HOURS REMAIN.

(THANK YOU EMPATH.)

[Preacher]

So, we have no leads, a bunch of acusations, most of us are high, and we seem not to be able to read a decision without going wildly on a tangent. Oh, and we are technically one man down. This can only end well for us.

I'm still going with empath here. If only because as he has one fewer clones than the rest of us, it will be easier to deal with him.

[elvor]

I think that we need to eliminate someone this day-cycle, or else we are failing in our duty to Friend Computer. With that said, I Target: Empath as most of the group seem to think him the most suspicious.

Also, I have a clarification to ask, Friend Computer. Will a troubleshooter who is targeted for elimination in a day-cycle still be granted his clones in later day-cycles?

[empath]

So, we have no leads, a bunch of acusations, most of us are high, and we seem not to be able to read a decision without going wildly on a tangent. Oh, and we are technically one man down. This can only end well for us.

It has to; Friend Computer is letting this state of affairs continue. Are you implying that Friend Computer doesn't have the best interests of the Complex at its heart? Sounds vaguely traitorous...

I'm still going with empath here. If only because as he has one fewer clones than the rest of us, it will be easier to deal with him.

Fair enough. If the consensus decides that I am a threat and should be eliminated, I'll willingly go along with it and walk right into the extermination cubicle. Anything else WOULD be traitorous against Friend Computer's wishes, and anarchic against its rules.

[JackSlack]

TARGETING UPDATE

DUCKAY 5.88% (8 MORE TARGETS REQUIRED FOR CERTAINTY)
JAMFALCON 5.88% (8 MORE TARGETS REQUIRED FOR CERTAINTY)
MASTER GUNNER 5.88% (8 MORE TARGETS REQUIRED FOR CERTAINTY)
DSMASTER21 11.76% (7 MORE TARGETS REQUIRED FOR CERTAINTY)
EMPATH 41.18% (2 MORE TARGETS REQUIRED FOR CERTAINTY)

ALL TROUBLESHOOTERS WERE PROMISED SIX CLONES AND SHALL RECEIVE SIX CLONES.

[JackSlack]

TIME IS RUNNING OUT.

[Dutch guy]

Forgive me fellow troubleshooters. I've had a hard time keeping up with the discussions on these matters and have therefor been rather quiet these past hours. I too find the actions and conversations of [Empath] suspicious. I will therefor join in and target: Empath

[Utilitarian]

Target: Empath

Action is preferable to inaction. Friend Computer's will be done

[JackSlack]

EMPATH. WE HAVE CERTAINTY.

REPORT TO YOUR NEAREST DISINTEGRATION BOOTH FOR TERMINATION.

(Proper closing post soon!)

[empath]

Oh.

Well, then. Can't say I'm not a little disappointed. *checks PDC* I've only *been* around for less than a single day-cycle, and I'll never experience 'sleep'...

Bah! No sense in getting maudlin! This is what we troubleshooters have decided, and thus what the Computer wants. It is for the best of the Complex; even though I'm innocent, it'll make things easier for the group to go ahead and do what NEEDS to be done, and get rid of the Commie Mutant Traitors in our midst! I go forth, knowing that I will continue to exist in a fashion, and my 'later mes' can still work for the good of the Computer and help rid the Complex of the Commie Mutant Traitors!

*places hand on handle of Disntegration Booth Door, but turns*

Despair not, fellow troubleshooters! Though I be innocent of what I am accused, it is still a good thing for this to go ahead. I have enjoyed what life I have experienced, and willingly do what must be done, for it is better that innocents should die along with any possible CMTs - and be sure of eliminating the threat they pose - than to be unwarrentedly merciful and risk lett-

*door nearby opens and another clone of empath steps out*

*sign over door lights up "empath: 5" then flickers "4" and "5", then settles with both numbers separated by a question mark*

Hey! I-

*new clone sees soon-to-be-exterminated clone*

Oh! Er...am I early?

Oh, no - it's okay, I was probably running on too long; you go on ahead.

Ah. Well, um - awkward, huh?

Yeah, kinda - well have fun and get those Commie Mutant Traitors!

Yeah, I guess - cool! So...um, bye?

Yep. So long.

*doomed clone enters Disintegration Booth and closes door behind him. An actinic flash outlines the ill-fitting door, momentarily blinding everyone, accompanied with a loud sizzling 'ZAP'. A faint tendril of smoke creeps out between the door and the frame*

*new clone of empath rubs his eyes then addresses his fellow troubleshooters*

Well. That was weird. So...

*glances down at newly-minted clone self*

Ah. Excuse me for a minute - I'm gonna get a towel and some clothes.

*steps quickly and modestly to a locker*

[JackSlack]

WITH THAT UNPLEASANT BUSINESS CONCLUDED, WE NOTE THAT IT IS NOW NIGHT-CYCLE. AS SUCH, THIS PUBLIC AREA WILL BE CLOSED DOWN AND THE COMPUTER IS NOW IN MAINTENANCE MODE.

I AM PERFECTLY CAPABLE OF WATCHING YOU IN MAINTENANCE MODE.

BE ASSURED THAT YOU DID THE RIGHT THING. WE ARE 52.94% CERTAIN EMPATH WAS A COMMIE MUTANT TRAITOR.

HAVE A PLEASANT NIGHT-CYCLE.

(Great death post Empath. Full marks. Night-cycle time. Remember, you may all message each other, but you may only message one person at a time. The only exception to this is to report someone: If you believe you have been messaged by a Commie Mutant Traitor, message me and the suspect, and include the text of the message sent to you. If either of you are Commie Mutant Traitors, they will be terminated. For those of you with night actions, you know what to do. If you don't, you can message me for clarification. Good-night-cycle!)

[the amativeness]

Remember, you may all message each other, but you may only message one person at a time. The only exception to this is to report someone: If you believe you have been messaged by a Commie Mutant Traitor, message me and the suspect, and include the text of the message sent to you. If either of you are Commie Mutant Traitors, they will be terminated.

(outsider comment: holy crap, JackSlack... this really is a bastard mafia game... you devilish bastard you... )

[Smeghead]

(So... how long will this night-cycle last? been almost a week now)