Battlestar: Nightfile (Part 1 of 2)

[Peter E. Yee]

This is a reposting of part 2 of the Battlestar distribution.  I had to
split the original into two parts to make the mailer happy.  See 
net.sources.bugs, or the reposting of the Dayfile to see how to reconstruct
the nightfile.

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@(#)nightfile	1.2 11/28/84
1: You are in the main hangar.
5 2 9 3 3 1 0 0
This is a huge bay where many fighters and cargo craft lie.  Alarms are 
sounding and fighter pilots are running to their ships.  Above is a gallery
overlooking the bay. The scream of turbo engines is coming from +. The rest
of the hangar is +. There is an exit +.*

2: This is the landing bay.
1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ships are landing here, some heavily damaged. Enemy fighters continually
strafe this vulnerable port. The main hangar is +, *
There is an exit +.*

3: You are in the gallery.
4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
>From here a view of the entire landing bay reveals that our battlestar
is near destruction. Fires are spreading out of control and laser blasts
lick at the shadows. The control room is +. ***

4: You are in the control room.
0 3 0 0 0 0 5 0
Several frantic technicians are flipping switches wildly but otherwise
this room seems fairly deserted.  A weapons locker has been left open.
A staircase leads down. * There is a way -. **        

5: This is the launch room.
6 1 7 0 4 1 0 0
>From the launch tubes here fighters blast off into space. Only one is left,
and it is guarded by two fierce men. A staircase leads up from here.
There is a cluttered workbench +. From the main hangar come sounds of great
explosions.  The main hangar is +. The viper launch tubes are to the -.*

6: You are at the workbench.
0 5 7 0 0 0 0 0
Strange and unwieldy tools are arranged here including a lunch box 
and pneumatic wrenches and turbo sprocket rockets.*
The launch room is +. The remaining viper is +.*

7: You are in the viper launch tube.
0 5 0 5 32 0 0 0
The two guards are eyeing you warily! ****

8: This is a walk in closet.
22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A wardrobe of immense magnitude greets the eye.  Furs and robes of kings
hang on rack after rack.  Silken gowns, capes woven with spun gold, and 
delicate synthetic fabrics are stowed here.  The bedroom is +.***

9: You are in a wide hallway leading to the main hangar.
0 0 11 1 0 0 0 0
The walls and ceiling here have been blasted through in several places.
It looks as if quite a battle has been fought for possession of the landing bay
Gaping corpses litter the floor.**  The hallway continues +.
The main hangar is +.

10: You are in a wide hallway leading to the landing bay.
0 0 12 2 0 0 0 0
Most of the men and supplies needed in the main hangar come through this
corridor, but the wounded are forced to use it too. It very dank and
crowded here, and the floor is slippery with blood.**
The hallway continues -. The landing bay is +.

11: The hallway is very congested with rubble here.
0 0 0 9 13 1 0 0
It is too choked with broken steel girders and other debris to continue
on much farther. Above, the ceiling has caved in and it is possible to 
climb up. There is not much chance to go -, -, or -.
But the hallway seems clearer +.

12: A wide hallway and a more narrow walkway meet here.
14 15 0 10 0 0 0 0
The intersection is crowded with the many wounded who have come up
the wide hallway and continued +. The walkway is less crowded +.
The wide hallway goes *-.

13: You are in what was once an elegant stateroom.
16 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Whoever lived in this stateroom, he and his female companion
were mercilessly slain in their sleep. Clothes, trinkets and personal
belongings are scattered all across the floor. Through a hole in the
collapsed floor I can see a hallway below.  A door is +.***

14: You're at the entrance to the sick bay.
17 12 18 0 0 0 0 0
The wounded are entering the sick bay in loudly moaning files.
The walkway continues - and +. A doctor is motioning for you to 
come to the -. *

15: You're in the walkway.
12 19 0 0 0 0 0 0
Most of the men and supplies were coming from the armory. The walkway
continues -. The armory is +.**

16: These are the executive suites of the battlestar.
20 13 21 22 23 1 24 0
Luxurious staterooms carpeted with crushed velvet and adorned with beaten
gold open onto this parlor. A wide staircase with ivory banisters leads
up or down. This parlor leads into a hallway +. The bridal suite is +.
Other rooms lie - and +.

17: You're in a long dimly lit hallway.
0 14 25 0 0 0 0 0
This part of the walkway is deserted. There is a dead end +. The
entrance to the sickbay is +. The walkway turns sharply -.*

18: This is the sick bay.
0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0
Sinister nurses with long needles and pitiful aim probe the depths of suffering
here. Only the mortally wounded receive medical attention on a battlestar,
but afterwards they are thrown into the incinerators along with the rest.**
Nothing but death and suffering +.  The walkway is +.

19: You're in the armory.
15 26 0 0 0 0 0 0
An armed guard is stationed here 365 sectars a yarn to protect the magazine.
The walkway is +. The magazine is +.**

20: The hallway ends here at the presidential suite.
27 16 0 0 0 0 0 0
The door to this suite is made from solid magnesium, and the entryway is
inlaid with diamonds and fire opals. The door is ajar +. The hallway
goes -.**

21: This is the maid's utility room.
0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0
What a gruesome sight! The maid has been brutally drowned in a bucket of
Pine Sol and repeatedly stabbed in the back with a knife.***
The hallway is +.

22: This is a luxurious stateroom.
0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0
The floor is carpeted with a soft animal fur and the great wooden furniture
is inlaid with strips of platinum and gold.  Electronic equipment built
into the walls and ceiling is flashing wildly.  The floor shudders and
the sounds of dull explosions rumble though the room.  From a window in
the wall + comes a view of darkest space.  There is a small adjoining
room +, and a doorway +.*

23: You are at the entrance to the dining hall.
0 0 28 0 0 0 16 0
A wide staircase with ebony banisters leads down here.**
The dining hall is to the -.*

24: This was once the first class lounge.
0 0 29 0 16 1 0 0
There is much rubble and destruction here that was not apparent elsewhere.
The walls and ceilings have broken in in some places. A staircase with
red coral banisters leads up. It is impossible to go - or -.
It seems a little clearer +.*

25: You are in a narrow stairwell.
0 17 0 0 30 1 0 0
These dusty and decrepit stairs lead up.  There is no way -.  The
hallway turns sharply -.**

26: You are in the magazine.
19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rows and rows of neatly stacked ammunition for laser pistols and grenade
launchers are here. The armory is +.***

27: You're in the presidential suite.
0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0
Apparently the president has been assassinated. A scorched figure lies
face downward on the carpet clutching his chest.*
The hallway leads -.**

28: You are in the dining hall.
0 30 31 23 0 0 0 0
This was the seen of a mass suicide. Hundreds of ambassadors and assorted
dignitaries sit slumped over their breakfast cereal. I suppose the news
of the cylon attack killed them. There is a strange chill in this room.  I
would not linger here. * The kitchen is +. Entrances + and +.

29: The debris is very thick here.
0 11 0 24 0 0 0 0
Broken furniture, fallen girders, and other rubble block the way.
There is not much chance to continue -, -, or -.
It would be best to go -.

30: You are in the kitchen.
28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
This room is full of shining stainless steel and burnished bronze cookware. An 
assortment of tropical fruits and vegetables as well as fine meats and cheeses 
lies on a sterling platter. The chef, unfortunately, has been skewered like a 
side of beef. The dining room is +. ** There is a locked door +.

31: You are in an arched entry leading to the dining room.
0 0 0 28 0 0 0 0
The door leading out is bolted shut from the outside and is very strong.***
The dining room is +.

32: You are in space.
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65: You are in space.
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66: You are in space.
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67:You are orbiting a small blue planet.
67 67 67 67 65 1 69 1
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68: You are orbiting a tropical planet.
68 68 68 68 66 1 70 1
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69: You are flying through a dense fog.
69 69 69 69 69 1 69 1
A cold grey sea of mist is swirling around the windshield and water droplets
are spewing from the wingtips. Ominous shadows loom in the darkness and it
feels as if a trap is closing around us. I have lost all sense of direction.
****

70: You are approaching an island.
71 72 73 74 68 1 0 1
Feather palms outlined by mellow moonlight and a silvery black ocean line
the perimeter of the island.  Mighty mountains of emerald and amethyst rise
like jagged teeth from black gums.  The land rises sharply +.  The shore
line stretches on *+.*

71: You are flying over a mountainous region.
75 73 76 77 68 1 0 1
Below is a shadow filled canyon with luminous waterfalls plummeting down beyond sight and looming spires and pinnacles.  **The ocean is +.*

72: You are flying over the ocean.
74 78 78 78 68 1 0 1
You bank over the water and your wingtips dip low to the green waves.  The
sea is very shallow here and the white coral beds beneath us teem with 
shadowy fish.****

73: You are flying over the beach.
71 72 79 74 68 1 80 1
A warm gentle surf caresses the beach here. The land rises
sharply +.* The beach is lost in low cliffs +.*

74: You are flying over a large lagoon.
81 72 73 82 68 1 0 1
The water's brink winds tortuously inland.  There are some lights +.***

75: You are flying over a gently sloping plane.
83 71 84 85 68 1 0 1
The ground appears to be choked with vegetation.*  The terrain is more
rugged +.**

76: You are flying through a gorge.
0 0 86 71 68 1 102 1
This is a narrow, steep sided canyon lined with plants.  The stars above
glisten through the over hanging trees.  The gorge leads to the
sea** +, and to a tumultuous origin +.

77: You are flying over a plantation.
85 81 71 88 68 1 89 1
It might be possible to land here, but not in the dark.*  There are some lights
+ and *+.

78: You are over the ocean.
72 78 79 74 68 1 0 1
The deep green swells foam and roll into the shore **+*.

79: You are flying along the coast.
86 72 90 73 68 1 91 1
The coastline here is very rocky. The surf in some places is violent
and explodes in a shower of sparkling, moonlit spray. ****

80: This is a beautiful coral beach.
106 0 107 108 73 0 0 0
Fine silver sand kissed lightly by warm tropical waters and illuminated
by a huge tropical moon stretches at least 30 meters inland.
Gently swaying palm trees are +.***

81: You are flying over a small fishing village.
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A few thatched huts lit with torches and bonfires line a road below.
The road continues on ***+.

82: You are flying over a clearing.
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There is a dock here (big enough for a seaplane) leading to a clearing.
The still waters of the lagoon reflects our orange turbo thrusters.****

83: You are flying over the shore.
94 75 95 96 68 1 0 1
Rocky lava flows have overtaken the beach here.****

84: You are flying in a wide valley.
95 97 86 75 68 1 98 1
This is a shallow valley yet the floor is obscured by a thick mist.
The valley opens into blackness +. The mist grows thicker +.**

85: You are flying near the shore.
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Very tall trees growing in neatly planted rows march off from the 
water here towards the hills and down to the flat lands *+.**

86: You are flying around the very tip of the island.
95 79 90 84 68 1 0 1
Sheer cliffs rise several hundred feet to a tree covered summit. Far below,
the grey sea gnaws voraciously at the roots of these cliffs. The island bends
around +** and +.

87: You are flying along the coastline.
99 82 88 100 68 1 101 1
This is a narrow strip of sand lined with very few trees. The stars above
flicker through wisps of clouds.  The beach continues on -.* There
are some lights +.*

88: You are flying over several cottages and buildings
99 82 77 87 68 1 103 1
Directly below is small ornate house lit up with spot lights and decorative
bulbs.  A bell tower and a spurting fountain are nearby.  Small dirt roads go
+ and +.**

89: You are in a field of sugar cane.
109 110 111 112 77 0 0 0
These strong, thick canes give little shelter but many cuts and scrapes.
There are some large trees ***+.

90: You are flying over the ocean.
95 78 90 86 68 1 0 1
The water is a placid ebony.****

91: You are on the coast road.
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The road winds close to the shore here.  The trees on either side press close
in the darkness and seem to be watching us.**  The road continues -
and -.

92: You are on the main street of the village.
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The natives are having a festive luau here.  Beautiful dancers gyrate in the
torchlight to the rhythm of wooden drums.  A suckling pig is sizzling in a
bed of coals and ti leaves are spread with poi and tropical fruits.  Several
natives have come over to you and want you to join in the festivities.
There is a light burning in a bungalow +.***

93: You are at the sea plane dock.
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The clearing is deserted.  The grass is wet with the evening dew +.*
There is something set up +.*

94: You are flying over the ocean.
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The black waves surge off shore here.  The ocean becomes much calmer +.***

95: You are flying along the coast.
94 84 86 83 68 1 0 1
The land is very low here with a river running into the sea +. There
is a wide valley opening up +, but a strange mist is flowing out of it.
The very tip of the island is +.*

96: You are flying along the coast.
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The coast here is cluttered with rocky outcroppings.****

97: You are lost in a sea of fog.
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What have you gotten us into?
I cant see a thing! ****

98: You are on a gravel wash.
125 126 127 128 84 0 0 0
It is very dark here.  A cool breeze is blowing from +.  No moonlight can
reach below a thick canopy of fog above.  The sound of cascading water is
coming from +.**

99: You are flying over a wide beach.
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There are some lighted buildings *+.  Some trees are growing +.*

100: You are flying over the ocean.
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The black waves surge and splash against the rocky shore.****

101: You are on a narrow strip of sand.
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Rather coarse sand makes this beach very steep and only a few meters wide.
A fresh ocean breeze is rustling the ferns **+.*

102: This is Fern Canyon.
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Delicate waving ferns flourish here, suckled by warm water dripping from 
every fissure and crevice in the solid rock walls.  The stars above sparkle
through a thin mist.  The canyon winds **-, and -.

103: This is the front lawn.
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There is a small fountain lighted with green and yellow bulbs here where
the driveway meets the lawn.  Across the driveway, +, is an ornate white
house lit with gas lamps.  A bell tower here is awash in pale blue.*  There
is a road + which turns into the driveway.*

104: You have just crossed the crest of a mountain.
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The fog vanished mysteriously as we flew over the crest.*
Far + I can see the ocean sparkling in the moonlight.**

105: You are on a sandy beach.
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Fine coral sand, a fresh sea breeze, and dramatic surf add to this beach's
appeal.**  Stone steps lead to a lighted path in the gardens +.*

106: You are among palm trees near the shore.
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Arching coconut palms laden with fruit provide a canopy for the glistening
white sand and sparse, dew covered grasses growing here. The forest grows
denser +.  Crickets are chirping loudly here.  The ocean is +.**

107: You are walking along the beach.
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The warm tropical waters nuzzle your ankles as you walk. Above is a gorgeous
starscape.  The battlestar must be up there somewhere.  The slope of the sand
is so gentle that the surf only slides up the sand.** There are some rocks
+.*

108: You are walking along the beach.
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The tide is out very far tonight, and it is possible to explore hidden rocks
and caves not ordinarily accessible.  Rich beds of seaweed have been exposed
to the cool night air.****

109: You are in a papaya grove.
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Slender trees with their large seven lobed leaves bulge with succulent fruit.
There are some tall trees +.***

110: You are in a field of pineapple.
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The sharp dagger like pineapple leaves can pierce the flesh and hold fast
a skewered victim with tiny barbs.* The field ends +.**

111: You are in a field of kiwi plants.
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Round hairy fruit hang from staked vines here. There are some trees +
and +. The field ends in a road +.*

112: You are in a large grove of coconuts.
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These trees are much taller than any growing near the shore and the shadows
are also deeper.  It's hard to keep my sense of direction.****

113: You are in the woods.
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Tropical undergrowth makes the going rough here. Sword ferns give no strong
foot hold and the dangling vines would gladly throttle one. The darkness is
so intense here that we stand in utter blackness.****

114: You are at the shore.
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The low minus tide tonight might make it possible to climb down to a
small cave entrance below.  Large rocks would usually churn the waves
asunder.***  The beach goes -.

115: You are on the coast road.
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The road is beginning to turn slightly -.  I can here the surf +.  The road
continues into the dark forest +.*

116: The road winds deeper into the trees.
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Only narrow moonbeams filter through the dense foliage above. The moist rich
earth has nurtured a myriad of slugs, snakes, and spiders to grow here. The
road continues - and *- into the shadows.*

117: This is the front porch of the bungalow.
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The veranda is lit by a small yellow bug light.  The door leads -.
The stone walk down to the luau is lined with burning torches +.  That
roast pig smells good.**

118: You are on a path leading to the lagoon.
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This path winds through the underbrush and towards the lagoon *+.  The
broad faced moon peeps though the branches above.  The sound of drums echos
in the woods.**

119: This is a dirt road.
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**The road continues on - here for some distance. A bonfire and party light
up the night sky +.

120: You are on a dirt road.
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**There is a village +. A huge bonfire licks at the trees, and a celebration
of some sort is going on there.  The smell of luscious cooking is tantalizing
my flared nostrils.  The road continues +.

121: You are on a dirt road.
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This is a wide grassy clearing bedewed with droplets of evening mist.  The
trees alongside the road moan and whisper as we pass.  They seem annoyed at
our presence.  **The road continues - and -.

122: You are at the seaplane dock.
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Not a living thing stirs the calm surface of the lagoon.  The wooden planks
creak unnaturally as we tread on them.  The dock reaches a clearing +.
A dark trail leads around the lagoon **+.

123: There are some tables on the lawn here.
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Some tables are strewn on the wet lawn.****

124: You are nosing around in the bushes.
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There is little here but some old beer cans. It is damp and dirty in here.
I think I stepped in something unpleasant. It would be best to go **-.*

125: You are walking in a dry stream bed.
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The large cobblestones are difficult to walk on.  No starlight reaches
below a black canopy of fog seemingly engulfing the whole island.  A dirt
path along the wash is **+.  The high bank is impossible to climb +.

126: You are at the thermal pools.
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Odd spluttering and belching water splashes up around the rocks here.
A spectacular waterfall nearby tumbles down as a river of effervescent
bubbles.  The air is quite warm and a cave entrance ***+ spews steam.

127: You are in the woods.
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It is pitch black in the forest here and my pant leg is caught on something.
There may be poison oak here.  What was that?  A lantern just flickered by in
the dark!  The sound of rushing water is coming from *+.**

128: You are on a dirt trail.
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The trail seems to start here and head towards the forest +.**  High, dark
cliffs border the trail +.  Some crickets are chirping noisily.

129: You are  walking along the beach.
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The surf is rather tame tonight.  The beach continues + and +.**

130: You are walking along the beach.
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This is not a very nice beach. The coarse sand hurts my feet.****

131:You are walking through some ferns.
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This is a wide field growing only ferns and small shrubs.**  In the dark
it would be all to easy to stumble into a venomous snake.  The ocean is
*+.

132: You are in a narrow canyon.
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The steep sides here squeeze a little freshet through a gauntlet like
series of riffles and pools.  The cool mountain air is refreshing.****

133: The canyon is much wider here.
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The sheer rock walls rise 10 meters into darkness. A slender waterfall
careens away from the face of the rock high above and showers the gravel
floor with sparkling raindrops.**  The canyon continues -
and -.

134: You are on the front porch of the cottage.
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The veranda is deserted.  A table and chair are the only things on the porch.
Inside the house is a parlor lighted with an elegant chandelier.  The door
leads -.  The lawn and fountain are +.**

135: You are in a palm grove.
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Crickets are chirping in the cool night air.****

136: You are on a dirt road.
SHAR_EOF
if test 23258 -ne "`wc -c night1`"
then
echo shar: error transmitting night1 '(should have been 23258 characters)'
fi
#	End of shell archive
exit 0