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ThornBrain
Jan 25, 2011

Hi. I forgot your name. Whatever.
My... point is...
Hi. Your head's on fire.


Ah, a meltdown. Relatable.

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wafflemoose
Apr 10, 2009

I think it's funny that the UAC has announcements for unsafe levels of demonic presence. Makes me wonder what they consider safe levels of demonic presence. :v:

azren
Feb 14, 2011


I do hope you guys show off some of the death animations; there are some really fun ones.

wafflemoose posted:

I think it's funny that the UAC has announcements for unsafe levels of demonic presence. Makes me wonder what they consider safe levels of demonic presence. :v:

We at the UAC are committed to your safety. To that end, we take pride in monitoring, and maintaining, safe Demonic Presence Levels (DPLs). While we do not expect DPLs to ever rise above 97 Hell-Units per square meter, special monitors and alarms are in place to inform you in the unlikely event that our manipulation and exploitation of damned souls and infernal power should ever go awry.

Should the Hubris Quotient (HQ) of the facility grow too great, CEOs will be asked to meet in the express evacuation chamber, while workers are to report to the nearest meeting room for contract negotiations.

Bruceski
Aug 21, 2007

The tools of a hero mean nothing without a solid core.

wafflemoose posted:

I think it's funny that the UAC has announcements for unsafe levels of demonic presence. Makes me wonder what they consider safe levels of demonic presence. :v:

They were researching the stuff so you're going to expect some in controlled situations. Those alarms are only for OSHA regulations, the technology to keep things contained is state of the art and employees never take shortcuts.

In this case, the Demon Core is an actual demon.

ThornBrain
Jan 25, 2011

Hi. I forgot your name. Whatever.
My... point is...
Hi. Your head's on fire.

JigglyJacob posted:

[Part 3 - Cool, Cool Heat]

Plasma Rifle
Stun Bomb

This modification condenses multiple plasmoids into a single pulse. The resulting discharge exceeds the Franheiser limit, creating a string of Birkeland currents. The resulting filamentary structure will incapacitate any target caught within the radius for a few seconds. This modification requires cooling between uses.

Foundry
Foundry Team Manifest

Congratulations new advocate! If you are reading this message then you have been promoted to the Foundry Resource team. If you were volunteered for this service, you are joining an elite band of Tier 1 advocates whose work and dedication keeps our mission running on all cylinders. A s a member of Foundry Resources, you will have access to some of the most advanced equipment the UAC has to offer, including Grip-Ton Cargo Handlers, Delta V Jump-Boots and DynoPhasic Elevators! New members might want to consider applying for an exclusive "team tattoo" upon joining as a sign of faith in our science. Team tattoos are a mark of your tireless work at the UAC, and can be requested by signing up for any of the Lazarus Wave case studies. Please contact a Tier 3 Advanced Weaponry Technician to fill in your application for a Pentagram brand today!


Hell Knight I
UAC REPORT FILE DLF11557

The Hell Knight is a towering brute bred for combat deep in the bowels of Hell. These diabolical beasts are the prized gladiators of the demon-horde. They relentlessly stomp towards their target, smashing their massive fists into the ground to create shockwaves that stagger their opponent and leave them vulnerable to bone-crushing melee attacks. The Hell Knight's powerful legs allow it to leap across large distances effortlessly, quickly closing the gap to its enemy.


Hell Razer I
UAC REPORT FILE L26RSEYP

The Hell Razer is an astute and tactical foe that will engage enemies from a distance with a powerful beam of unrefined Hell energy. The beam emanates from an arm-like protrusion composed of cartilage and other osseous tissue. Articulation of the cartilage allows the Hell Razer to focus its energy beam into a single charged shot that will obliterate anything that stands in its path.


Samuel Hayden I
UAC REPORT FILE RDF07075

Samuel Hayden is the Chairman of the UAC.

Born into the wealthy and powerful Hayden Family, he completed his Masters in Theoretical Physics at Oxford University. He showed prodigious talent in several fields, including thermodynamics, electromagnetic theory, and nuclear sciences. At a young age he established the Samuel Hayden Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to sponsoring young scientific talent and funding scientific programs in schools and colleges. His daunting intellect made him a prime target for the UAC, and they recruited him soon after he was appointed General Director of the Global Science Council. Samuel took over leadership of the UAC a few months after the discovery of the Argent Fracture, and immediately put the Argent Tower into production.

During construction of the Argent Tower, Samuel was diagnosed with stage 4 inoperable brain cancer. Samuel was given 6 months to live. He dedicated those last few months to finding a radical solution to his mortality: cybernetic transference.


Foundry
The Foundry (an extension wing of Resource Operations, the first Mars outpost) processes all of the heavy elements mined from the outlying Martian landscape and from around the original location of the Argent Fracture. Refining Argent plasma requires a large amount of transitional metals and noble gases, so a central location that can be systematically cleansed and decontaminated is required to keep Argent Energy production at maximum efficiency. As such, this area is considered a high risk area, and all UAC employees are subject to regular Med-Checks to ensure their production capabilities are not degraded by the environment. Industrial accident related deaths in the Foundry dropped dramatically in MTC 2146 thanks to the implementation of new UAC safety protocols where employees exposed to dangerous materials are immediately sent to the Lazarus Labs for cleansing, reeducation, and where possible, reintegration. As a result of this protocol, officially reported deaths have dropped to negligible amounts.


Imp II
UAC REPORT FILE 8WBDODT

Despite their low status among the demon ranks and their seemingly endless numbers, Imps have unique characteristics in battle. Some prefer fighting from an elevated position, while others will rush their target and swipe at them with razor sharp claws. Walls and obstacles offer no defense against Imps as they will leap great heights and easily hang from the surfaces. The Imp is capable of channeling Hell energy through its hands and shaping it into a projectile. As the Imp channels the energy, airborne particles and debris are sucked into the maelstrom to create a condensed, superheated fireball. The mechanics of the Imp's ranged attacks suggest that they are actually a lower form of the Summoner.


Rocket Launcher
This weapon has seen little design modification since its development in the late 21st century. It is standard issue to Heavy Weapons Specialists in all military forces due to its unparalleled direct impact and radius damage. The UAC improved the design slightly by adding an automated quick reload. The weapon casing has been retrofitted to accept UAC developed modifications.

Bellmaker
Oct 18, 2008

Chapter DOOF



Okay but what kind of skateboarding move IS the McTwiggle :thunk:

Bruceski
Aug 21, 2007

The tools of a hero mean nothing without a solid core.

Just starting the videos so you guys may shout it out, but it's worth mentioning that Doomguy in this game is a great example of how a silent protagonist is not the same as a blank slate. There's so much emotion and personality in his gestures.

E: yup, you call it out 9 minutes in

Bruceski fucked around with this message at 06:41 on Nov 7, 2020

FoolyCharged
Oct 11, 2012

Cheating at a raffle? I sentence you to 1 year in jail! No! Two years! Three! Four! Five years! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
Somebody call for an ant?

I never read the codex entries before and I missed out on noticing just how many employees got zombified before the outbreak.

chiasaur11
Oct 22, 2012



Bellmaker posted:

Okay but what kind of skateboarding move IS the McTwiggle :thunk:

It's like an overburst backslide through the z-town, but with more of an eastside jersey vibe to it.

Or I suppose you could say it was a hyperbolic chainsaw with a Fujimoto impact, but that really feels like it's missing some of the nuance.

ThornBrain
Jan 25, 2011

Hi. I forgot your name. Whatever.
My... point is...
Hi. Your head's on fire.


We're working for the good of mankind too :black101:

azren
Feb 14, 2011


I now want a version of :black101: that's Doomguy with a chainsaw.

Gnoman
Feb 12, 2014

Come, all you fair and tender maids
Who flourish in your pri-ime
Beware, take care, keep your garden fair
Let Gnoman steal your thy-y-me
Le-et Gnoman steal your thyme




Both Hell Knights and Summoners gave me a fair bit of trouble in this, much more than any later enemy.


It is kind of neat you can get the second-best weapon in the game so early.

Commander Keene
Dec 21, 2016

Faster than the others



Athena emerged from Zeus's head fully-formed and in battle regalia (after he got such a headache that he split it open with an axe :black101: ) IIRC, but I can't think of any gods or titans that came from stone in that manner.

Also, that looks like sparks to me, not blood when Doomguy takes the Praetor tokens.

RareAcumen
Dec 28, 2012




Commander Keene posted:

Also, that looks like sparks to me, not blood when Doomguy takes the Praetor tokens.

It's actually jelly. It's weird, they got translated as donuts here for some reason in the localization process.

megane
Jun 20, 2008



FoolyCharged posted:

I never read the codex entries before and I missed out on noticing just how many employees got zombified before the outbreak.

I like to think there wasn't actually a single massive outbreak, things just sort of slowly deteriorated to this point. Chunks of the base get overrun by demons and Hayden just quietly shuts the door and puts up a little "closed for cleaning" sign. He doesn't admit there might be a problem until he goes to replace yet another zombified intern and finds that there aren't actually any living human employees left, whoops.

FoolyCharged
Oct 11, 2012

Cheating at a raffle? I sentence you to 1 year in jail! No! Two years! Three! Four! Five years! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
Somebody call for an ant?

megane posted:

I like to think there wasn't actually a single massive outbreak, things just sort of slowly deteriorated to this point. Chunks of the base get overrun by demons and Hayden just quietly shuts the door and puts up a little "closed for cleaning" sign. He doesn't admit there might be a problem until he goes to replace yet another zombified intern and finds that there aren't actually any living human employees left, whoops.

Nah, they were explicitly telling people to sign up for Lazarus wave experiments. Aka the zombie making energy from the possessed's codex. The only oopsie in the outbreak is that they got out.

White Coke
May 29, 2015
I thought Hayden still has most of his human brain. And his voice reminds me of Lance Henriksen.

ThornBrain
Jan 25, 2011

Hi. I forgot your name. Whatever.
My... point is...
Hi. Your head's on fire.

JigglyJacob posted:

[Part 4 - Bad Advice]

Argent Facility
Exterior Opportunities

At times, Tier 1 and Tier 2 advocates will be asked to perform dangerous duties that include exterior work. This work may be put before you as punishment for not meeting your quota, or because you are the best person to complete the job. In either case, new advocates should approach the work with the same focus and commitment as any other task. Should you experience any interdimensional encounters, you are advised to report the event to a Tier 3 Lazarus Project scientist or your Departmental Enforcer. You are advised to not approach any non-human entities without executive supervision.


Heavy Assault Rifle
Micro Missiles

A multi-chambered cylinder located under the primary barrel can be loaded with up to six HMX missiles. These small but deadly rockets were designed to deliver multiple payloads to a single target, but can also be used to subdue multiple targets within a tight kill zone. The missiles will detonate shortly after making contact with any surface.


VEGA II
UAC REPORT FILE D5AAMXN

VEGA is an acronym, though the exact meaning has not been revealed by Hayden or the UAC. Once named, it was decided that the AI would need to be given a personality to make interactions more agreeable. A gender was assigned (male), a virtual age was established (50 years old), and a colloquial speech pattern implemented. As such, speaking to VEGA is a calming and pleasant affair. A blind study was conducted with Computer Science students to see if VEGA would pass the Turing test. The students was instructed to ask a series of questions to both VEGA (via sat-link) and a mathematics professor from MIT to see if they could tell which one was the computer. 92% of the students thought they were both human. Only 8% detected that VEGA was a computer.


Haste
UAC REPORT FILE BSKQL4E9

This sphere invigorates the imbiber with lightning speed. Once broken, this sphere releases a charged cloud of Soul-Breaker energy which forms a powerful (albeit brief) exoskeleton that charges and accelerates all natural movement. While the effects are brief, the speed that a "hastened" subject can reach is breathtaking. The heart rate also increased dramatically, ultimately resulting in myocardial rupture. The heart, quite literally, explodes.


Summoner I
UAC REPORT FILE 6WYG6KW

The Summoner, a cunning adversary, is primarily a defensive summoning unit. As the demon-horde swarms the enemy, the Summoner sustains the battle by opening a rift to Hell and calling forth reinforcements. To prevent being overrun by the relentless horde, the Summoner should become a primary target in any battle strategy.

When directly challenged in combat, the Summoner is capable of channeling Hell energy into an Argent wave. Although this wave kills most humans, an occasional victim will be transformed into The Possessed. Surviving an Argent wave attack is extremely unlikely but does not appear to be random. There is evidence that the Summoner selects the most resilient of combatants for induction to the army of Hell.


Argent Facility
The surface of Mars is an inhospitable environment, despite the breathable atmosphere created by the N2/02 pumping stations. Sand storms regularly make working outside impractical and constant maintenance is necessary to keep the facility fully operational. During adverse weather conditions, exterior work is limited to essential activities such as Argent Tower feed control, interdepartmental transport, cargo handling, emergency access, and level 2 hazard events (such as Argent meltdowns or bio-epidemics). Untethered crossdimensional activity is a frequent occurrence outside of the base, so "buddying-up" is advised for all workers when journeying onto the surface.


Hell Razer II
UAC REPORT FILE ITDPXXWC

Recent dissection of a captured Hell Razer has revealed a remarkable embryogenesis. Between the third and eight week of development, a parasitic Hell Razer matures, the host's arm ossifies into a beam weapon. Simultaneously, the pyrolyzed host becomes capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures generated during the repeated accumulation of Hell energy. The Hell Razer has not yet been observed outside of Hell and further investigation is planned for the next Tethering Operation.


Rocket Launcher
Lock-On Burst

Each projectile for the UAC rocket launcher is fitted with a guidance system at manufacture. This modification activates that guidance system. Micro motors in the fin assembly will guide the rocket towards a "painted target". When the operator uses the built in laser targeter to lock on a target, a salvo if three rockets is launched in rapid succession. Targeting requires a steady hand for several seconds, but once achieved the guided projectiles never miss their mark.


Super Shotgun
While this weapon has been removed from the UAC's approved weapon arsenal, many veteran operators insist that there is no better alternative for close combat. It offers incomparable destructive power at extremely close range, but it is completely ineffective at long range. The weapon is light and small, making it a favored secondary weapon that no self-respecting combat specialist would be seen without.


Hell Knight II
UAC REPORT FILE U75ZJJFD

Tablets, retrieved from the Great Steppe in the UAC Automated Survey of 2143, suggest that the Hell Knights originally flanked the Great Serpent during the first age. After their master was defeated by the Guardian the Hell Knights were placed in the arenas of Hell, where they would feed on any victims thrown to them by the Demon overlords as sport. It is now believed that they guard the most sacred and important relics in the nether world.

ThornBrain
Jan 25, 2011

Hi. I forgot your name. Whatever.
My... point is...
Hi. Your head's on fire.


BIG BOY IS BACK

Meaty Ore
Dec 17, 2011

My God, it's full of cat pictures!

Glad to hear that I'm not the only one who finds this the weakest level in the game overall. Yes, some of the fights are pretty good, especially the one which introduces the Mancubus. But the fights don't really (and honestly, can't) make good use of the massive amounts of vertical space in the tower, so you get those two big fights broken up by long stretches where nothing happens except some uneventful platforming. There isn't even any optional exploration to speak of once you start climbing the tower.

Gnoman
Feb 12, 2014

Come, all you fair and tender maids
Who flourish in your pri-ime
Beware, take care, keep your garden fair
Let Gnoman steal your thy-y-me
Le-et Gnoman steal your thyme




I liked the Argent Tower, until I had to do that part with the moving ring. Fell off so many times.

Montegoraon
Aug 22, 2013
"It takes a team full of energy. Potential energy."

Wow. That's kinda on the nose, even for the UAC.

Bellmaker
Oct 18, 2008

Chapter DOOF



Yeah the OST is so good.

The only other game I can think of with an industrial soundtrack was Descent II's redbook audio. It was done at least partially by Type O Negative and I'm not sure there's a bad track on it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UGGojdnjSc&t=212s

chiasaur11
Oct 22, 2012



Montegoraon posted:

"It takes a team full of energy. Potential energy."

Wow. That's kinda on the nose, even for the UAC.

Honestly?

By their later standards, that one's actively subtle.

The Door Frame
Dec 5, 2011

I don't know man everytime I go to the gym here there are like two huge dudes with raging high and tights snorting Nitro-tech off of each other's rock hard abs.
I finally get to post one of my favorite things that people have done with this amazing soundtrack https://youtu.be/GNoZ6R_XjiU
Also, I didn't realize how wrong I was playing this game, because I thought the Super Shotgun was garbage and tried to play it like Call of Duty or Battlefield. I need to get this on my Switch, even if it's got warts

ThornBrain
Jan 25, 2011

Hi. I forgot your name. Whatever.
My... point is...
Hi. Your head's on fire.

JigglyJacob posted:

[Part 5 - Going Up]

Revenant I
UAC REPORT FILE XS2VZP9A

Revenants are UAC Military operatives that have been methodically transformed into demonic combatants through cybernetic augmentation and repeated Lazarus Wave exposure. The transformation begins by attaching a Multiple Launch Rocket Battery (MLRB) onto each shoulder of the patient, coupled to an Argent-charged neural biochip implanted at the base of the cerebral cortex. The MLRB allows the Revenant to both attack its target with multiple conventional rockets, and also fire mobility boosters located under each MLRB.


Delta V Jump-Boots
Decoded Entry 001

First developed on the Phobos outpost to facilitate Extremely Fast Navigation (EFN) through micro-gravity. Delta V Jump-Boots are now used at all cargo stations, transport hubs and maintenance depots to facilitate agile traversal with speed and ease.

With the exponential growth of UAC production at the Argent Facility, it became necessary to find an alternative to the overworked and overloaded ferry drones. When worn, Delta V Jump-Boots detect myoelectric signals in the legs so that when the user begins to jump, a short burst of Argent Energy is forced through a booster nozzle on the soles of the boots and a fully assisted jump is performed. With enough angular momentum, a second jump can sometimes be performed. Vast distances can be quickly covered when used correctly and caution should be exercised when performing EFN maneuvers around vertical drops or overhead obstacles.


Heavy Assault Rifle
Tactical Scope

The Heavy Assault Rifle can be fitted with a parallax compensating telescopic sight that allows for multiple zoom levels and gimbal mounted recoil stabilizers. The high accuracy of the UAC-TS3 turns the HAR into an excellent sniper rifle that is capable of firing multiple rounds without creating unmanageable recoil.


Revenant II
UAC REPORT FILE I9UGNQKO

The MLRB implant operation is conducted with the patient in an ante-mortem state and without anesthesia, as it is imperative the patient develops neural recognition of the augments before expiration. Once a neural connection with the implants has been established, the patient is repeatedly exposed to the Lazarus Wave blasts to induce death and transform the subject into a Revenant. As with Hell Soldiers, Revenants exhibit advance combat tactics that include range control, vertical combat governance, and rush tactics.


Argent Energy Tower
Completed in 2127 based off a prototype developed by Samuel Hayden's research team, the Argent Tower, also known as the Argent Inductor, is the UAC's crowning achievement. This unparalleled piece of technology is born of the synergy achieved when radical, forward-thinking UAC science is charged with the raw power of Argent plasma. Unprecedented in scale, the tower's primary purpose is to harness Argent plasma from the Fracture, convert it to usable Argent Energy, and beam Argent packages to Earth's GEDM (Global Energy Distribution Matrix). It is based off of Gauss Cannon designs (first prototyped in the late 20th century), although details regarding the inner workings of the Tower area a closely guarded secret. The concept of using a Gauss Cannon design to launch energy packets had not even been theorized prior to the discovery of the Fracture, but the technology developed at a miraculous rate soon after. The phenomenal growth of this new tech has led to some speculation that the Argent Tower is actually based off of design discovered in the artifacts that were found dispersed around the site of the Fracture.


Summoner II
UAC REPORT FILE MW6FLOJ

The Lazarus Project has managed to successfully capture several Summoner demons. The imprisonment process requires careful preparation, as a Summoner will immediately launch multiple Argent wave attacks when trapped. To prevent this, Hell energy must be continuously drained from the demon until it is sufficiently sedated. Anatomical study of the Summoner suggests that it is a highly evolved sub-genus of the Imp form.


Quad Damage
UAC REPORT FILE S4381XYR

Once ingested, the subject effectively becomes a host for what was presumed to be the most powerful of Ul-Thranx demons. Any weapon held by the subject is enchanced, giving it up to four times as much projectile force and ballistic power. Though the effects are short lived, they can be devastating. During the initial testing phase, patient C-132 (a volunteer Tier 2 advocate) managed to decapitate three security personnel using nothing more than a pocket knife.


Argent Energy
Decoded Entry 001

Early in the development of the Argent Accumulator, it was discovered that Argent plasma compressed into Hayden radius spheres (named after Samuel Hayden) would retain its structure with enough radioactive isotopes. Once forced, if the surface tension of the plasma sphere is broken the energy cache contained within will quickly discharge, energizing anything it comes into contact with it.

Argent Caches were the forerunner of the Argent Accumulator, but their vulnerability to blunt force makes their use too unpredictable. There are still hundreds of these proto-type Argent Caches to be found around the Argent Facility, and have become somewhat of a collector's item among UAC employees.

Should you find an Argent Cache, please report your finding to your Department Enforcer.


Mancubus I
UAC REPORT FILE 4K5750P4

The Mancubus is a lumbering behemoth demon. A foul odor accompanies its presence, a stench that can be overwhelming if inhaled directly. Mancubi gorge on anything they can find and are not averse to eating rancid flesh. Their diet rots in their digestive system, making their innards highly flammable. These foul creatures are decked in light armor when they reach maturity, but their grotesque frame soon outgrows the armor, exposing their stomach and face.


Invulnerability
UAC REPORT FILE 98THE72Z

When it is absorbed, this stimulant diffuses Argent plasma to the basal layer below the dermis creating a tough film of bioplasma beneath the skin that protects the user from external attacks. This can make the demon almost entirely invulnerable until the plasma has been dissipated through repeated punishment. The bioplasma comes into direct contact with the nerve cells beneath the skin which causes excruciating pain throughout the process. This increases the likelihood that, in the throes of agonizing torment, the mindless demon will try to attack targets that are clearly beyond their ability.


Gauss Cannon
The Gauss accelerator design has been used by the UAC as the basis for numerous industrial projects over the years - such as the Argent Tower itself, and the Ore Diggers on Deimos and Phobos. With very few moving parts, the Gauss Cannon makes a reliable, powerful weapon. By accelerating steel flechettes through a magnetized chamber, extremely high velocities can be achieved. The weapon has near perfect accuracy thanks to the aerodynamic design of the projectiles. Ammunition is cheap and readily available, and is designed to maintain its composition when passing through organic material. The Gauss Cannon has a noticeable kick that must be compensated for by the operator.

azren
Feb 14, 2011


Bellmaker posted:

Yeah the OST is so good.

The only other game I can think of with an industrial soundtrack was Descent II's redbook audio. It was done at least partially by Type O Negative and I'm not sure there's a bad track on it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UGGojdnjSc&t=212s

Silent Hill, at least the first one, did some stuff with industrial music. Worked quite nicely, too.

I love what they did with the revenant's appearance. I also don't remember reading the logs about them, and :stonk: is about the only thing I can say. Like, I know the UAC is kinda the poster child for evil/amoral corporations, but holy gently caress...

FoolyCharged
Oct 11, 2012

Cheating at a raffle? I sentence you to 1 year in jail! No! Two years! Three! Four! Five years! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
Somebody call for an ant?

azren posted:

Silent Hill, at least the first one, did some stuff with industrial music. Worked quite nicely, too.

I love what they did with the revenant's appearance. I also don't remember reading the logs about them, and :stonk: is about the only thing I can say. Like, I know the UAC is kinda the poster child for evil/amoral corporations, but holy gently caress...

"What we did, we did for the good of humanity."

*grafts rocket launchers into a conscious man without any pain killers or anything before exposing him to a wave of energy that kills him and controls his corpse like a puppet.*

E: seriously though, when I played through without codexes I figured this was all just a side effect of demonic invasion, but now I find out that Hayden was deliberately doing this poo poo well beforehand. What did they even get out of this?

FoolyCharged fucked around with this message at 21:48 on Nov 21, 2020

Rigged Death Trap
Feb 13, 2012

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

IIRC the lazarus project is all Olivia Pierce's doing but thats just a tendril of the 'mining hell' octopus that hayden built.

AtomikKrab
Jul 17, 2010

Keep on GOP rolling rolling rolling rolling.

Hayden basically figured out how to get the energy then pretty much went off to go utopia earth.

Pierce was like "How can we weaponize the everloving poo poo out of this power?"

Gnoman
Feb 12, 2014

Come, all you fair and tender maids
Who flourish in your pri-ime
Beware, take care, keep your garden fair
Let Gnoman steal your thy-y-me
Le-et Gnoman steal your thyme




The scope mod for the Assault Rifle isn't bad. You get a noticeable damage boost, and it is pinpoint accurate as long as you treat it as a semi-auto weapon instead of machine-gunning it. Sniping isn't exactly a major factor of this game's design (which focuses on brutal close-in combat), and the Gauss Cannon's sniper mode is so much better that it makes the scoped Assault Rifle obsolete, but the scope isn't bad.


That's also part of why the Revenant comes off as much less of a threat in this game than in classic. They've got immense firepower at long range (the fireballs do home but you can't really tell unless you're exchanging fire from a distance) and do a fair bit of damage, so they can really mess you up if there's more than one or you're focusing on a different target. But they're fragile, are much less dangerous in close quarters, and this game is built around ripping and tearing close-in.

ThornBrain
Jan 25, 2011

Hi. I forgot your name. Whatever.
My... point is...
Hi. Your head's on fire.


The first line hit me like a kick in the face

Ashsaber
Oct 24, 2010

Deploying Swordbreakers!
College Slice
Why would you ever use the two runes you got this episode? Well, Berserk for one. Fast kills from miles away makes the doom slayer into someone who can punch-aport from enemy to enemy, getting probably twice as many kills (enemy spawns permitting) than you would otherwise.

ThornBrain
Jan 25, 2011

Hi. I forgot your name. Whatever.
My... point is...
Hi. Your head's on fire.

JigglyJacob posted:

[Part 6 - One Way Ticket to Hell and Back]


Slayer's Testament I
UAC REPORT FILE H8UM66S

In the first age, in the first battle, when the shadows first lengthened, one stood. Burned by the embers of Armageddon, his soul blistered by the fires of Hell and tainted beyond ascension, he chose the path of perpetual torment. In his ravenous hatred he found no peace; and with boiling blood he scoured the Umbral Plains seeking vengeance against the dark lords who had wronged him. He wore the crown of the Night Sentinels, and those that tasted the bite of his sword named him... the Doom Slayer.


Cacodemon I
UAC REPORT FILE VQB8LSIU

Cacodemons are monstrous psionic demons driven by the desire to feed. They display limited intelligence, but are often sent into the fray as their natural size and abilities make them an intimidating weapon for the demon-horde.


Lost Soul
UAC REPORT FILE: JRF51379

These demons are found wandering aimlessly within the temples of Hell as they search for a host to inhabit. When a potential victim is found, they will converge on the target and explode with a blast of Hell energy. Lesser-willed beings weakened by the explosion will then be possessed by the demon and the host's soul becomes lost in turn. Tablets revealed from the Corrax suggest the Lost Souls are considered the lowest of the demons- even lower than Imps. Since the wandering nomads, doomed to forever roam the Halls of Hell, thrive on the weakest entities, Lost Souls are despised by other demons. Despite their lowly status, they should not be underestimated.


Chaingun
The Delta-12 Chaingun (often referred to as "The D12" by operatives) is a high velocity heavy weapon capable of suppressing multiple targets at once. Recent changes to the firing mechanism have pushed the Delta-12 to the physical limits of a ballistic weapon. An Argent infused piston compresses gas within the firing crucible to over 220,000 PSI. When released, this launches a 15mm Tungsten Slug with muzzle velocity of nearly 5,000 feet per second. The heat generated by this action is syphoned into a thermal gel compound that automatically recharges the 96volt battery pack. This allows the weapon to sustain an almost endless firing cycle, as long as ammunition is present. The Delta-12 Chaingun weighs 45kg, making it a lethal but cumbersome armament.


Gauss Cannon
Siege Mode

This modification adds an Argon Gas Ionizer to the weapon. When initiated, the launch chamber is vacuum sealed as Argon gas is ionized until it forms plasma. When the Argon has been fully ionized, the chamber is opened and a plasma beam is ejected from the weapon. Due to the precise nature of this modification's operation, safety valves prevent the weapon from discharging until the Argon has been fully ionized. The operator must also remain stationary during charging due to the volatile nature of freeing electrons from the gas. Upon successful release, the plasma beam will penetrate multiple targets and produce a concussive blast at the final point of impact.


Doom Marine
UAC REPORT FILE 7VPMJ2IQ

Without doubt, UAC's most remarkable recent discovery was uncovered in its expedition to Hell's Kadingir Sanctum. After several kilometers through nearly impassable terrain, the team discovered a sealed tomb - its entrance and walls covered in protective runes and imprisonment incantations. Once opened, the tomb revealed many artifacts including the Praetor suit. Most notable, however, was an enormous sarcophagus bound to the center bedrock of the tomb with thick iron bands - seemingly anchored to prevent anything from getting in or out.

It was initially believed this sarcophagus must hold a rare or powerful demon, but when later opened, it revealed the body of a man. The body was not petrified or decomposed - in fact, he appeared to be only sleeping despite the fact that the bed he lay in seemed millennia old. Attempts to wake the man were fruitless - and to harm him even more so - as a protective Argent barrier around the body kept him safe from harm in permanent stasis.

UAC archivists cataloged the discovery DM1-5, but project personnel had soon dubbed him the "DOOM Marine". While the history of this man remains conjecture, the Helix Stone, as well as other artifacts found at the Argent Fracture and during the Hell Expedition of ECm13, have shed some light on his identity. An etching in the book Daeva (another discovery of the Kadingir expedition), depicts the DOOM Marine wearing the Praetor suit, engaging demons in battle as a hooded figure looks on. This image had been previously observed numerous times in other artifacts, but only with the actual discovery of the DOOM Marine and Praetor suit in the sealed Kadingir tomb have researchers begun to put other pieces together. It is now believed the DOOM Marine might have been part of an ancient group or tribe, maybe even their leader. Whether he is god, demon or human will remain undetermined until the Argent barrier protecting his body can be deactivated. Further deepening the mystery of his origin, UAC remote monitoring drones in service during the Kadingir Expedition recorded a protracted and deadly battle during the sarcophagus extraction -- the demons attempting to defend the tomb with an instinctual ferocity previously unobserved.

Once tethered and returned to the UAC, the sarcophagus was studied and first opened at the Lazarus Labs, but went missing a few weeks later. It was believed that Samuel Hayden had the body and Praetor suit moved and hidden to keep it secure, although why he considered it to be under threat is unknown.

Of final note; to date, the DOOM Marine and Samuel Hayden are the only known non-demon entities to successfully cross over from the Hell dimension to our own, despite several attempts by other UAC human personnel to do the same.


Kadingir Sanctum
The Blood Keep, also referred to as the Kadingir Sanctum, is a sprawling network of tunnels, catacombs and temples that connect the wasteland Umbral Plains to the Great Steppe. It is believed that this area serves as a place of worship and vilification as both hero and enemy can be found buried in tombs throughout the region.

The area is inhabited by all manner of demons, including The Possessed, the Unwilling, Hell Knights and other non-classified creatures. The Project Lazarus Manned Expedition (MTC 2145/128), uncovered one tomb of particular interest. The temple was adorned with powerful holding runes and unique relics. Despite the complete loss of human life on the expedition, the relics were successfully returned by Scout-Bots to the Lazarus Labs for processing and study.

Unfortunately, records disappeared after the relics were sent to the Lazarus Labs and they are now presumed lost.


Slayer's Testament II
UAC REPORT FILE 9REIZDUR

Tempered by the fires of Hell, his iron will remained steadfast through the passage that preys upon the weak. For he alone was the Hell Walker, the Unchained Predator, who sought retribution in all quarters, dark and light, fire and ice, in the beginning and the end, and he hunted the slaves of Doom with barbarous cruelty; for he passed through the divide as none but demon had before.


Baron of Hell I
UAC REPORT FILE 12CN5KMB

The Baron of Hell is the highest demon among the order of the Hell Knights. They rarely leave Hell, and no Baron of Hell has yet been captured by any of the Tethering Operations. Details regarding their behavior and physiology are therefore limited.


Mega Health
Decoded Entry 001
UAC REPORT FILE JNIBE74N

This stimulant is the first (and so far only) successful fusion of UAC technology and the arcane science behind Argent Stimulants. When consumed, it bestows additional stamina and endurance on the user, effectively giving them more life. This effect is achieved by first vaporizing then ionizing an adrenaline solution which is then injected into a demagnetized Argent Stimulant. As the resulting concoction is extremely volatile, the product must be absorbed immediately to avoid combustion. It is notable that this stimulant can be administered to humans successfully although it does shorten overall lifespan significantly. Attempts to administer the solution to demons have proven unsuccessful. The demon suffers agonizing death moments after ingestion.


Mancubus II
UAC REPORT FILE FUIF5OWJ

Mancubi have taken their disgusting physical condition and turned it into a weapon. As they reach maturity, a chitinous growth begins to form over each hand, creating a hard shelled "barrel." As the flesh inside decomposes, a noxious effluvium begins to leak from the barrel. The Mancubus can spew this discharge from the barrel over a remarkable distance. The volatile goo ignites under the tremendous pressure, creating a highly effective biomechanical flamethrower.


Slayer's Testament III
UAC REPORT FILE HR93TE1F

And in his conquest against the blackened souls of the doomed, his prowess was shown. In his crusade, the seraphim bestowed upon him terrible power and speed, and with his might he crushed the obsidian pillars of the Blood Temples. He set forth without pity upon the beasts of the nine circles. Unbreakable, incorruptible, unyielding, the Doom Slayer sought to end the dominion of the dark realm.


Olivia Pierce I
UAC REPORT FILE BY2KG30Q

Olivia Pierce is the Head of Biochemical research at the Argent Facility. Educated at Strasbourg with a first class honors degree in Biomechanics and Genetics, she joined her former mentor Samuel Hayden on Mars to head up the Lazarus Project. A few months after arriving at the Argent Facility, Olivia was diagnosed with acute idiopathic scoliosis. The cause of this deformation is unknown. Given the option of being permanently wheelchair bound or undergoing an experimental augmentation procedure, Olivia chose the surgery. After several months in seclusion Olivia reappeared on her feet with a new titanium exoskeleton grafted into her spinal column. Although the exoskeleton allows Olivia to stand and move on her own, it causes excruciating pain. Olivia refuses any pain management medication for fear it will cloud her mind.

Precambrian
Apr 30, 2008

Wait, so does that note that Hayden and Doom Guy are the only humans to successfully cross over from Hell mean that all those UAC Marines we've seen in the hologram-vision things planting light poles and the like just died on return? For every excursion into Hell? Because man, it is starting to make a lot of sense how Olivia was able to get away with turning the facility into a Satanic Murder Cult when Hayden was just feeding personnel into the wood chipper like that.

Might have been seen as a positive: they needed to excuse why every security team was killed to a man? Well, if they were cultists, they'd thank UAC for the privilege!

AtomikKrab
Jul 17, 2010

Keep on GOP rolling rolling rolling rolling.

Precambrian posted:

Wait, so does that note that Hayden and Doom Guy are the only humans to successfully cross over from Hell mean that all those UAC Marines we've seen in the hologram-vision things planting light poles and the like just died on return? For every excursion into Hell? Because man, it is starting to make a lot of sense how Olivia was able to get away with turning the facility into a Satanic Murder Cult when Hayden was just feeding personnel into the wood chipper like that.

Might have been seen as a positive: they needed to excuse why every security team was killed to a man? Well, if they were cultists, they'd thank UAC for the privilege!

I think they all bit it before the return. The sanctum entry states all human personnel died before retrieval leaving only bots and hayden


Also on the mega-health. THIS ONE ACTUALLY DOESN'T KILL THE HUMAN (does reduce lifespan) however it autokills any demon that takes it.

White Coke
May 29, 2015

AtomikKrab posted:

Also on the mega-health. THIS ONE ACTUALLY DOESN'T KILL THE HUMAN (does reduce lifespan) however it autokills any demon that takes it.

Now I'm imagining Doomguy looking like Solid Snake in MGS4.

Carpator Diei
Feb 26, 2011

White Coke posted:

Now I'm imagining Doomguy looking like Solid Snake in MGS4.
His condition is even worse than that:
https://twitter.com/TerranceDryeVA/status/1332732645994762240

azren
Feb 14, 2011


I still refuse to call him "Doom Slayer." He will always be Doomguy to me.

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biosterous
Feb 23, 2013




imo Doomguy is his name and "The Doom Slayer" is his title

Mr Doomguy The Doom Slayer

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