In the mist - LSF related

[kingvaillant]

“Greeting Director Copperfield” hears the pilot when he comes back to reality.
David turn his head to meet a robotic nurse. At least, he was being treated while unconscious. He quickly inspect himself and realize that his body is not showing any new scars, good thing since it proves that no experiments were done on him.
“Nurse, state patient condition please” ask David
“Heartbeat: stable and regular. Respiration: Stable and regular. Blood pressure: Stable and regular. Body self-defense system: Very good state. Body senses: Very good state. Rehabilitation is complete”
“Good, Patient symptoms when met please”
“Patient symptoms: severe dehydration, light starvation, severe hypoxemic hypoxia, critical level of fatigue, insufficient cardiac rhythm and blood pressure, light hyperventilation. Vital signs were at 19%, life signs were critical.”
“No wonders... Any wounds?”
“None, but numerous old scars were seen. Mostly attributed to combat”
“Any parasites found?”
“None”
“How long have I been here and when can I leave?”
“27 hours and you are allowed to leave the clinic, Mr. Browning is waiting for you outside of the clinic, at the end of the long corridor”
Without saying a word, David get up on his legs and walks out of the clinic memorizing everything he saw and heard. Even if he was treated well during his small coma, he had to keep himself alert for any signs of danger. Those “Civilians” were quite curious... hanging in an uncharted system unknown to Liberty Forces possibly swarmed by nomads. These peoples could possibly be fugitives or even worse... He felt shivers going through his spine at the slightest thought about this possibility.

On his way out of the sub-facility David gave himself some very precise and important objectives. First, he had to find his equipment, which could possibly be in a secured area. Without it, it is impossible to start the ship or be recognized in case of a catastrophe. Second, he had to find his ship of course...and make it flight worthy. If the life support systems of the ship weren't refiled, he wouldn't be able to go very far before dying. Third, although secondary, he thought it would be a good idea to find a map of the system. Even if the scanners were not functional, it was still feasible to navigate with a simple map and some other items. Without any key about a way out, he could waste an enormous amount of time in the system and even perish there...

Failure was not an option. Any mistake could be fatal. Aware of this simple reality, David was ready to manipulate, and kill anyone standing against him. Bribery was not a good idea, as one of the “civilian” could accept the money, and betray him right after. Such risks were not worth being taken. While walking toward the directions mentioned by the robot, he was memorizing all the possible cache to hide vital objects... even bodies. Medical freezers were abundant. A good thing as the cold temperature would slow the deterioration of a victim which will prevent the development of any undesirable smell.

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Director of the Liberty Security Force: Fidelity, Bravery and Integrity

The Amundsen Zone-21 Restrictions