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The Black Mesa Experimental Station
unauthorized research
The
Facility
The Black Mesa Research Facility was a private research and defence
contractor comprised of a massive complex built within Phillip Bay
just off the coast of Melbourne. Built deep into the bottom of the
ocean, Black Mesa has been a site for broad scientific research
relating to theoretical, quantum, and particle physics, applied
mathematics, robotics, genetics, biotechnology, trans-dimensional
travel, teleporting, and other classified subjects.
The submerged character of Black Mesa is due to the shielding
nature of vast amount of water on top of it. Although it being
close to a major metropolitan area, it always was considered to be
one of the safest facilities on this planet ... until the Black Mesa
Incident a few days ago.
The
Incident
A few days ago the Black Mesa has been rendered inert by a catastrophic
failure of the lambda-experiment. An uncontrolled
trans-dimensional portal opened together with a secondary much
smaller portal. Both of them could be closed however the secondary
portal stayed open for a few hours.
 During that time-frame some unknown artefacts
slipped through the portal and found their way into the bay. The
lambda satellite discovered the seven items while still afloat and
fortunately we were able to take them out one by one.
However measurements revealed that not all artefacts where of
Xen-origin. One of them was - despite the same design - man-made.
That means somebody crossed over to Xen before Black Mesa became
operational. This poses a serious threat we have to investigate
since we don't what else might come towards us. We could
recalibrate the lambda satellite and trace the origin of that
artefact. This time we got a crystal-clear reading: S 37° 50.773 E
145° 00.217
Make your way to the eastern subs and do some recon. We don't know
whether this station is classified and somebody forgot to tell us
or if it has been set-up by someone completely unrelated to Black
Mesa. The second case would be another disaster which has to be
contained. Our analyst indicated that you might not find the
experimental station itself but a still very valuable relay
station. In any case we will have an answer in a few hours - try to
pinpoint the exact location and retrieve as much data as you
can.
Find that station!
(The
Hunt)
This is NOT a nightcache
but you do need a torch. It's not difficult to get to GZ but it is
quite a challenge to reach the cache. You DO NOT have to
- Lift or move any
objects
- Climb fences
- Walk through gates or
doors
- Step on any roads
- Go near any
railway-tracks
However at GZ
is a chirp which gives you a hint. Once you've figured out how to
reach the cache, you'll need a UV-torch go proceed (well you don't
need it but it makes live easier). And remember: Think before
you start your trip - If you don't you might die!
One more
thing: Please do not post any, not even the slightest, spoiler
and do not post any pictures with your log. In fact I'd really
appreciate it if you could only log a "I liked it' or "I didn't
like it". You'll see why this cache is more fun when you don't know
what is coming. Thanks.
Enjoy *gg*
Philipp
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