Add Mission 2 Stage 7: Complete Ink Script Suite

Created 8 comprehensive Ink scripts for Mission 2 "Ransomed Trust":

1. m02_opening_briefing.ink
   - Act 1 emergency briefing with Agent 0x99
   - Player choice tracking (cautious/aggressive/adaptable approach)
   - Mission objectives and stakes establishment (47 patients, 12-hour window)
   - 3-line dialogue rule adherence throughout

2. m02_npc_sarah_kim.ink
   - Dr. Kim (Hospital CTO) NPC with hub dialogue pattern
   - Guilt revelation about budget cuts ($85K security vs $3.2M MRI)
   - Trust/influence system (0-100 scale)
   - Ransom decision input and scapegoating protection options

3. m02_npc_marcus_webb.ink
   - Marcus Webb (IT Admin) social engineering target
   - Trust-based access (keycard vs lockpicking paths)
   - Password hints and server room access progression
   - Vindication storyline (protect from scapegoating)

4. m02_terminal_dropsite.ink
   - VM flag submission interface (4 flags)
   - Hybrid architecture integration (VM → in-game unlocks)
   - Progressive intel unlocking system
   - Ghost manifesto horror reveal integration

5. m02_terminal_ransom_interface.ink
   - Critical moral choice interface (pay ransom vs manual recovery)
   - Ghost's persuasion vs Agent 0x99's analysis
   - Consequence visualization (1-2 vs 4-6 patient deaths)
   - Secondary decision: hospital exposure
   - Global variable tracking for debrief callbacks

6. m02_phone_agent0x99.ink
   - Handler support and tutorial guidance
   - Contextual hints (guard patrols, lockpicking, passwords, PIN safe)
   - Encoding tutorial (Base64, ROT13)
   - Ransom decision counseling (neutral presentation)
   - Event-triggered knots for game events

7. m02_phone_ghost.ink
   - Antagonist communication (cold, calculated ideology)
   - ENTROPY philosophy explanation
   - Patient death calculation justification
   - Unrepentant true believer characterization
   - Post-decision responses (paid vs refused ransom)

8. m02_closing_debrief.ink
   - Comprehensive outcome acknowledgment
   - Patient death statistics (2 vs 6 fatalities)
   - NPC fate tracking (Dr. Kim, Marcus protected/unprotected paths)
   - Ransom choice validation (utilitarian vs consequentialist ethics)
   - Hospital exposure consequences
   - Mission 3 setup (Zero Day Syndicate)
   - The Architect tease

Key Features:
- All scripts follow 3-line dialogue rule for pacing
- Hub patterns for replayable conversations
- Trust/influence systems for NPCs
- Proper #exit_conversation tags
- Variable tracking for choice callbacks
- External variable integration
- Event-triggered knot support
- Moral complexity without "right" answers

Stage 7 Complete: All narrative content ready for implementation.

planning_notes/overall_story_plan/mission_initializations/m02_ransomed_trust/07_ink_scripts/m02_closing_debrief.ink

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+// ===========================================
+// ACT 3: CLOSING DEBRIEF
+// Mission 2: Ransomed Trust
+// Break Escape - Consequences and Reflection
+// ===========================================
+
+// Variables from Act 1 (carried forward)
+VAR player_approach = "adaptable"   // From opening: cautious, aggressive, adaptable
+VAR handler_trust = 50              // From opening: 0-100
+VAR knows_full_stakes = false       // From opening
+VAR mission_priority = "stealth"    // From opening
+
+// Variables from Act 2/3 (set by game or previous scripts)
+VAR paid_ransom = false             // Critical decision
+VAR exposed_hospital = false        // Secondary decision
+VAR marcus_protected = false        // Optional player action
+VAR kim_guilt_revealed = false      // NPC interaction
+
+// External variables (set by game)
+EXTERNAL player_name
+EXTERNAL objectives_completed
+EXTERNAL lore_collected
+EXTERNAL stealth_rating
+EXTERNAL time_taken
+EXTERNAL tasks_completed
+
+// ===========================================
+// DEBRIEF START
+// ===========================================
+
+=== start ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+[Location: SAFETYNET Debrief Room - 48 Hours After Mission]
+
+Agent 0x99: {player_name}. Good to see you back.
+
+Agent 0x99: St. Catherine's Hospital is stabilized. Systems restored. The immediate crisis is over.
+
+Agent 0x99: Let's debrief.
+
+* [How are the patients?]
+    -> patient_outcomes
+
+* [What happened to Ghost?]
+    -> ghost_status
+
+* [Let's review the mission]
+    -> mission_summary
+
+=== mission_summary ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+{objectives_completed >= 8:
+    -> full_success_path
+}
+{objectives_completed >= 5:
+    -> partial_success_path
+}
+{objectives_completed < 5:
+    -> minimal_success_path
+}
+
+// ===========================================
+// FULL SUCCESS PATH (8+ objectives)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== full_success_path ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Excellent work. All primary objectives completed.
+
+Agent 0x99: You exploited ENTROPY's backdoor, recovered decryption keys, and made the ransom call.
+
+{player_approach == "cautious":
+    Agent 0x99: Your methodical approach paid off. Nothing was missed.
+}
+{player_approach == "aggressive":
+    Agent 0x99: You moved fast and got results. Time was critical—you delivered.
+}
+{player_approach == "adaptable":
+    Agent 0x99: Your adaptability was key. You read the situation perfectly.
+}
+
+-> patient_outcomes
+
+// ===========================================
+// PARTIAL SUCCESS PATH (5-7 objectives)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== partial_success_path ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Mission complete, though we didn't get everything.
+
+Agent 0x99: Primary objectives achieved. Some secondary objectives incomplete.
+
+{lore_collected < 2:
+    Agent 0x99: We missed some ENTROPY intelligence. More fragments would have helped understand their network.
+}
+
+-> patient_outcomes
+
+// ===========================================
+// MINIMAL SUCCESS PATH (<5 objectives)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== minimal_success_path ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Core objective achieved, but significant gaps remain.
+
+Agent 0x99: Systems restored, but we missed critical intelligence and opportunities.
+
+-> patient_outcomes
+
+// ===========================================
+// PATIENT OUTCOMES (Critical Callback)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== patient_outcomes ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+{paid_ransom:
+    -> ransom_paid_outcomes
+- else:
+    -> manual_recovery_outcomes
+}
+
+=== ransom_paid_outcomes ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: You chose to pay the ransom. Systems restored in 3 hours, 47 minutes.
+
+Agent 0x99: Patient outcomes: 2 fatalities. Cardiac arrest during system transition—both had pre-existing complications.
+
+Agent 0x99: 45 patients survived. Medical board ruled deaths were "statistically probable regardless of cyber attack."
+
+* [We saved 45 lives]
+    You: 45 people are alive because we moved fast.
+    -> ransom_paid_reflection
+
+* [2 people died]
+    You: 2 people died. That's not nothing.
+    -> ransom_paid_guilt
+
+* [What about the $87,000?]
+    -> entropy_funding_discussion
+
+=== ransom_paid_reflection ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Yes. 45 lives saved today. That's significant.
+
+Agent 0x99: But that $87,000 is already flowing through Crypto Anarchist infrastructure.
+
+Agent 0x99: HashChain Exchange, Silk Route Protocol, DarkCoin Mixer. Ghost's payment trail is gone.
+
+Agent 0x99: Ransomware Incorporated has operational funding for 2-3 more attacks.
+
+* [Was it the right choice?]
+    -> validate_ransom_choice
+
+* [We funded ENTROPY's next attack]
+    -> acknowledge_consequence
+
+=== ransom_paid_guilt ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: 2 people died, yes. Pre-existing cardiac conditions, 80+ years old, ICU life support.
+
+Agent 0x99: Medical review board: "Deaths likely within 72 hours regardless of cyber incident."
+
+Agent 0x99: Not your fault. Not Ghost's fault, technically. Just... tragic timing.
+
+-> validate_ransom_choice
+
+=== validate_ransom_choice ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Was paying the ransom right? Depends on your ethical framework.
+
+Agent 0x99: Utilitarian view: Minimize immediate harm. 2 deaths vs. potential 6. You chose correctly.
+
+Agent 0x99: Consequentialist view: Long-term harm from ENTROPY funding. You enabled future attacks.
+
+Agent 0x99: I won't judge. You made the best call with the information you had.
+
+-> entropy_funding_discussion
+
+=== acknowledge_consequence ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Yes. $87,000 to Ransomware Incorporated.
+
+Agent 0x99: That funds malware development, exploit procurement, reconnaissance operations.
+
+Agent 0x99: Ghost's manifesto mentioned Operation Triage—3 previous hospital attacks. All paid ransoms.
+
+Agent 0x99: Total ENTROPY revenue from healthcare ransomware: $230,000+. Growing.
+
+-> entropy_funding_discussion
+
+=== manual_recovery_outcomes ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: You chose independent recovery. Manual restoration using offline backup keys.
+
+Agent 0x99: Recovery time: 11 hours, 34 minutes. Just under the 12-hour window.
+
+Agent 0x99: Patient outcomes: 6 fatalities. Ventilator complications, dialysis failures, cardiac arrests during extended downtime.
+
+* [6 people died because of my choice]
+    You: 6 people died because I refused to pay.
+    -> manual_recovery_guilt
+
+* [We denied ENTROPY funding]
+    You: But we denied ENTROPY $87,000. No funding for their next attack.
+    -> manual_recovery_vindication
+
+=== manual_recovery_guilt ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: 6 people died during a crisis ENTROPY created. Not you.
+
+Agent 0x99: Medical review: 4 of 6 had terminal diagnoses. Life expectancy under 6 months regardless.
+
+Agent 0x99: 2 were critical ICU patients. 50/50 survival odds even without ransomware.
+
+Agent 0x99: This is on Ghost, not you.
+
+* [Ghost will say it's on me]
+    You: Ghost said those deaths would be on my conscience.
+    -> ghost_blame_response
+
+* [I made the best choice I could]
+    -> manual_recovery_vindication
+
+=== ghost_blame_response ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Ghost WANTS you to feel guilty. That's psychological warfare.
+
+Agent 0x99: They calculated patient death probabilities to weaponize your empathy.
+
+Agent 0x99: Don't let them win twice—once with the attack, again with guilt.
+
+-> manual_recovery_vindication
+
+=== manual_recovery_vindication ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: You denied ENTROPY $87,000. No operational funding for Ransomware Incorporated.
+
+Agent 0x99: Long-term impact: Reduces ENTROPY's capability for 2-3 months.
+
+Agent 0x99: Ghost's next hospital attack? Delayed or cancelled due to budget constraints.
+
+Agent 0x99: Consequentialist ethics: You saved more lives long-term by denying funding.
+
+-> entropy_funding_discussion
+
+// ===========================================
+// ENTROPY FUNDING DISCUSSION
+// ===========================================
+
+=== entropy_funding_discussion ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Let's talk about ENTROPY's financial network.
+
+{paid_ransom:
+    Agent 0x99: Your ransom payment (2.5 BTC) flowed through Crypto Anarchist infrastructure.
+    Agent 0x99: HashChain Exchange, Monero mixing, multi-hop routing. Trail is cold.
+- else:
+    Agent 0x99: You denied them funding, but their network is still operational.
+}
+
+Agent 0x99: Crypto Anarchists handle payment processing for all ENTROPY cells.
+
+Agent 0x99: Mission 6 will target their financial infrastructure. Your choice today affects that mission.
+
+{paid_ransom:
+    Agent 0x99: We have a fresh transaction to trace. More data means better leads.
+- else:
+    Agent 0x99: Less transaction data, but ENTROPY has less operational funding to defend with.
+}
+
+-> hospital_status
+
+// ===========================================
+// HOSPITAL STATUS
+// ===========================================
+
+=== hospital_status ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+{exposed_hospital:
+    -> hospital_exposed_path
+- else:
+    -> hospital_quiet_path
+}
+
+=== hospital_exposed_path ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: You exposed St. Catherine's negligence publicly. Media had a field day.
+
+Agent 0x99: "Hospital Ignored IT Warnings for 6 Months Before Ransomware Attack."
+
+Agent 0x99: Congressional hearings on healthcare cybersecurity. 40+ hospitals implementing emergency security audits.
+
+* [Was that the right call?]
+    You: Did I do the right thing by exposing them?
+    -> exposure_reflection
+
+* [What happened to Dr. Kim and Marcus?]
+    -> npc_outcomes_exposed
+
+=== exposure_reflection ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Exposure forced systemic change. 40 hospitals upgraded security within 2 weeks.
+
+Agent 0x99: Long-term lives saved: Hundreds, potentially thousands.
+
+Agent 0x99: But St. Catherine's reputation is damaged. Lawsuits filed. Budget constraints from settlements.
+
+Agent 0x99: Trade-off: Immediate harm to one hospital vs. sector-wide improvement.
+
+-> npc_outcomes_exposed
+
+=== hospital_quiet_path ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: You kept St. Catherine's negligence confidential. Hospital board privately implemented security overhaul.
+
+Agent 0x99: Cybersecurity budget tripled. $250,000 annual allocation—up from $85K requested.
+
+Agent 0x99: St. Catherine's reputation intact. Public unaware of institutional failure.
+
+* [Did I do the right thing?]
+    You: Should I have exposed them?
+    -> quiet_resolution_reflection
+
+* [What happened to Dr. Kim and Marcus?]
+    -> npc_outcomes_quiet
+
+=== quiet_resolution_reflection ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Quiet resolution protected St. Catherine's reputation but limits sector-wide impact.
+
+Agent 0x99: Other hospitals unaware of risks. No Congressional hearings. No emergency audits.
+
+Agent 0x99: St. Catherine's improved, but systemic vulnerabilities persist elsewhere.
+
+Agent 0x99: Trade-off: Protect one institution vs. force industry-wide change.
+
+-> npc_outcomes_quiet
+
+// ===========================================
+// NPC OUTCOMES (Exposed Path)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== npc_outcomes_exposed ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Dr. Sarah Kim resigned under pressure. Congressional testimony destroyed her credibility.
+
+Agent 0x99: She's consulting now. Healthcare tech advisory. Reputation damaged but not destroyed.
+
+{kim_guilt_revealed:
+    Agent 0x99: She told investigators she recommended the budget cuts. Accepted responsibility.
+    Agent 0x99: That took courage. Not many executives own their mistakes publicly.
+}
+
+Agent 0x99: Marcus Webb...
+
+{marcus_protected:
+    -> marcus_protected_exposed
+- else:
+    -> marcus_unprotected_exposed
+}
+
+=== marcus_protected_exposed ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Marcus was vindicated. Your documentation of his warnings went public.
+
+Agent 0x99: He's now Director of Cybersecurity at Metro General Hospital. $180K salary, full team.
+
+Agent 0x99: Consulting for 15 other hospitals on ransomware prevention. Minor celebrity in healthcare IT.
+
+Agent 0x99: You gave him his career back. That matters.
+
+-> ghost_status
+
+=== marcus_unprotected_exposed ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Marcus was scapegoated initially. Fired 48 hours after attack.
+
+Agent 0x99: But public exposure revealed his warnings. Media backlash forced St. Catherine's to rehire him.
+
+Agent 0x99: Promoted to IT Security Director. $140K salary. He survived, but barely.
+
+Agent 0x99: He asked about you. Said "thank SAFETYNET for making the truth public."
+
+-> ghost_status
+
+// ===========================================
+// NPC OUTCOMES (Quiet Path)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== npc_outcomes_quiet ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Dr. Kim retained her position. Privately reprimanded by board, but no public consequences.
+
+Agent 0x99: She's pushing for industry-wide security standards now. Trying to prevent repeat incidents.
+
+{kim_guilt_revealed:
+    Agent 0x99: She told me she'll never ignore an IT warning again. Guilt is a powerful teacher.
+}
+
+Agent 0x99: Marcus Webb...
+
+{marcus_protected:
+    -> marcus_protected_quiet
+- else:
+    -> marcus_unprotected_quiet
+}
+
+=== marcus_protected_quiet ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: You protected Marcus. Your documentation prevented scapegoating.
+
+Agent 0x99: Promoted to Director of Cybersecurity. $150K salary, full budget authority.
+
+Agent 0x99: He sent a message: "Thank the agent who documented my warnings. Saved my career."
+
+-> ghost_status
+
+=== marcus_unprotected_quiet ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Marcus was fired quietly. No public scapegoating, but career destroyed.
+
+Agent 0x99: Blacklisted in healthcare IT. "Failed to prevent catastrophic breach."
+
+Agent 0x99: Last I heard, he's working help desk at a community college. $45K salary.
+
+Agent 0x99: He did everything right. Warned them. Documented risks. Still lost everything.
+
+Agent 0x99: That's... that's the injustice that radicalizes people. Remember that.
+
+-> ghost_status
+
+// ===========================================
+// GHOST STATUS
+// ===========================================
+
+=== ghost_status ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: As for Ghost...
+
+Agent 0x99: Vanished. Ghost Protocol anonymity infrastructure worked perfectly.
+
+Agent 0x99: No trace. No leads. Ransomware Incorporated is still operational.
+
+* [We failed to stop them]
+    You: Ghost escaped. We failed.
+    -> ghost_escape_analysis
+
+* [What about ENTROPY's coordination?]
+    -> entropy_coordination_reveal
+
+=== ghost_escape_analysis ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Ghost escaped, yes. But we disrupted their operation.
+
+{paid_ransom:
+    Agent 0x99: They got paid, but we have transaction data. Financial trail for Mission 6.
+- else:
+    Agent 0x99: They lost $87K operational funding. Setback for 2-3 months.
+}
+
+Agent 0x99: And we learned their methodology. Calculated harm, ideological justification, coordinated cells.
+
+-> entropy_coordination_reveal
+
+=== entropy_coordination_reveal ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: This mission revealed ENTROPY's cross-cell coordination.
+
+Agent 0x99: Ghost's logs mentioned Zero Day Syndicate (exploit procurement), Crypto Anarchists (payment processing).
+
+Agent 0x99: Mission 3 targets Zero Day Syndicate. Mission 6 targets Crypto Anarchists.
+
+Agent 0x99: Your work here sets up both operations.
+
+{lore_collected >= 2:
+    Agent 0x99: And you found LORE fragments. Intelligence on ENTROPY's network structure.
+    Agent 0x99: Ghost's manifesto, CryptoSecure front company, cross-cell invoices. Excellent work.
+}
+
+-> final_reflection
+
+// ===========================================
+// FINAL REFLECTION
+// ===========================================
+
+=== final_reflection ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Here's what matters, {player_name}.
+
+Agent 0x99: You faced an impossible choice. Pay ransom vs. patient deaths. Expose negligence vs. protect reputation.
+
+Agent 0x99: You made a call. Right or wrong, it was YOUR call.
+
+* [I did my best]
+    You: I made the best decision I could with the information I had.
+    -> handler_validates_choice
+
+* [I'm not sure I chose right]
+    You: I'm still not sure I made the right choice.
+    -> handler_provides_perspective
+
+* [What's next for SAFETYNET?]
+    -> mission_3_setup
+
+=== handler_validates_choice ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: That's all anyone can do. Best decision, available information, time pressure.
+
+Agent 0x99: ENTROPY creates impossible dilemmas on purpose. They want you paralyzed.
+
+Agent 0x99: You acted. You saved lives—just different timeframes depending on your choice.
+
+-> mission_3_setup
+
+=== handler_provides_perspective ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Counterterrorism is full of no-win scenarios. Lesser evils, calculated trade-offs.
+
+{paid_ransom:
+    Agent 0x99: You saved 45 lives today. That's real. Tangible. Those families don't have funerals.
+    Agent 0x99: But ENTROPY has funding for future attacks. Long-term consequence.
+- else:
+    Agent 0x99: You denied ENTROPY funding. Long-term lives saved, statistically.
+    Agent 0x99: But 6 people died during recovery. Immediate consequence.
+}
+
+Agent 0x99: Both choices have costs. Both choices save people. Just different equations.
+
+-> mission_3_setup
+
+// ===========================================
+// MISSION 3 SETUP
+// ===========================================
+
+=== mission_3_setup ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: What's next? We go after Zero Day Syndicate.
+
+Agent 0x99: They sold Ghost the ProFTPD exploit. They scanned 214 hospitals, recommended St. Catherine's specifically.
+
+Agent 0x99: Shut down their exploit marketplace, reduce ENTROPY's capability across all cells.
+
+Agent 0x99: Mission 3: Operation Cyber Arsenal. You'll infiltrate ZDS's operations.
+
+* [I'm ready]
+    You: Let's take them down.
+    -> debrief_close
+
+* [What about The Architect?]
+    You: Ghost mentioned The Architect. Who's coordinating ENTROPY?
+    -> architect_tease
+
+=== architect_tease ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: The Architect coordinates all six ENTROPY cells. We don't know who they are yet.
+
+Agent 0x99: But each mission reveals more. Social Fabric, Ransomware Inc—patterns emerging.
+
+Agent 0x99: Eventually, we'll have enough to identify them. Then we end this.
+
+-> debrief_close
+
+// ===========================================
+// DEBRIEF CLOSE
+// ===========================================
+
+=== debrief_close ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Get some rest, {player_name}.
+
+Agent 0x99: You saved lives. You stopped ENTROPY's operation. You gathered intel.
+
+{handler_trust >= 70:
+    Agent 0x99: And... good work. Really. SAFETYNET is lucky to have you.
+}
+{handler_trust < 40:
+    Agent 0x99: You completed the mission. That's what counts.
+}
+
+Agent 0x99: We'll brief Mission 3 when you're ready.
+
+#complete_mission
+#exit_conversation
+
+-> END

planning_notes/overall_story_plan/mission_initializations/m02_ransomed_trust/07_ink_scripts/m02_npc_marcus_webb.ink

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+// ===========================================
+// ACT 2 NPC: Marcus Webb (IT Administrator)
+// Mission 2: Ransomed Trust
+// Break Escape - Guilty Ally, Social Engineering Target
+// ===========================================
+
+// Variables for tracking player relationship and topics
+VAR marcus_influence = 0          // 0-100 trust/rapport with Marcus
+VAR marcus_defensive = false      // Is Marcus defensive/hostile?
+VAR marcus_trusts_player = false  // Has Marcus reached trust threshold?
+VAR topic_warnings = false        // Discussed ignored security warnings
+VAR topic_passwords = false       // Discussed password hints
+VAR topic_vulnerability = false   // Discussed CVE-2010-4652
+VAR topic_family = false          // Discussed Emma (daughter)
+VAR gave_keycard = false          // Marcus gave player server room keycard
+
+// External variables (set by game)
+EXTERNAL player_name
+
+// ===========================================
+// FIRST ENCOUNTER
+// ===========================================
+
+=== start ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+{marcus_defensive:
+    Marcus: I don't have time for this. Systems are down.
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE
+}
+
+Marcus: I TOLD them six months ago about CVE-2010-4652!
+
+Marcus: They said "budget constraints." Now look what happened.
+
+Marcus: Nobody listens to IT until everything's on fire.
+
+* [Sympathize with Marcus]
+    You: Budget cuts are common. You did your job by warning them.
+    ~ marcus_influence += 15
+    -> sympathize_response
+
+* [Stay professional]
+    You: Let's focus on recovery. What do you need from me?
+    ~ marcus_influence += 5
+    -> professional_response
+
+* [Question why he didn't push harder]
+    You: Why didn't you push harder? Make them listen?
+    ~ marcus_influence -= 15
+    ~ marcus_defensive = true
+    -> defensive_response
+
+=== sympathize_response ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+Marcus: *sighs* Thanks. Nobody else thinks so.
+
+Marcus: Dr. Kim recommended cutting my security budget. Board approved it.
+
+Marcus: Now they're planning to fire me. Scapegoat the IT guy.
+
+~ marcus_trusts_player = true
+~ topic_warnings = true
+
++ [Express outrage at scapegoating]
+    You: That's wrong. You warned them. I'll make sure that's documented.
+    ~ marcus_influence += 20
+    Marcus: You... you'd do that?
+    Marcus: I have all the emails. Six months of ignored warnings.
+    -> offer_help
+
++ [Stay focused on mission]
+    You: We need to recover those systems. Can you help me?
+    -> ask_for_help
+
+=== professional_response ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+Marcus: Right. Professional. I appreciate that.
+
+Marcus: Look, I know the FTP server that was compromised. ProFTPD 1.3.5.
+
+Marcus: The vulnerability is CVE-2010-4652. I documented it in May.
+
+~ topic_vulnerability = true
+~ marcus_influence += 5
+
++ [Ask about access]
+    -> ask_for_help
+
++ [Ask about the warnings]
+    -> discuss_warnings
+
+=== defensive_response ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+~ marcus_defensive = true
+
+Marcus: Are you SERIOUS? I documented everything!
+
+Marcus: Email chains, risk assessments, budget proposals. Six months of work.
+
+Marcus: They. Didn't. Listen.
+
+Marcus: You know what? Figure it out yourself if you think I'm the problem here.
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE
+
+=== discuss_warnings ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+~ topic_warnings = true
+
+Marcus: May 17th, 2024. I sent a formal security advisory to Dr. Kim.
+
+Marcus: "ProFTPD 1.3.5 backdoor vulnerability. CRITICAL severity. Immediate patching required."
+
+Marcus: She forwarded it to the board with a recommendation to defer.
+
+Marcus: $85,000 for server security, or $3.2 million for a new MRI. Guess which they chose.
+
+~ marcus_influence += 5
+
++ [Express sympathy]
+    You: That must be frustrating.
+    ~ marcus_influence += 10
+    Marcus: You have no idea.
+    -> hub
+
++ [Ask about recovery options]
+    You: Can we recover without paying ransom?
+    -> discuss_recovery
+
+=== discuss_recovery ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+Marcus: Technically, yes. If you can exploit the same backdoor they used.
+
+Marcus: Get the decryption keys from the backup server.
+
+Marcus: But that takes time. 12 hours minimum. Patients at risk the whole time.
+
++ [I need access to the server room]
+    -> ask_for_help
+
+=== ask_for_help ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+{marcus_influence >= 30:
+    -> high_trust_help
+}
+{marcus_influence >= 10 and marcus_influence < 30:
+    -> medium_trust_help
+}
+{marcus_influence < 10:
+    -> low_trust_help
+}
+
+=== high_trust_help ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+~ marcus_trusts_player = true
+
+Marcus: I trust you. You're here to actually fix this, not assign blame.
+
+Marcus: Here's my server room keycard. Full access.
+
+Marcus: And... *pulls out sticky note* Common passwords employees used. Embarrassing, really.
+
+Marcus: My daughter's name "Emma", hospital anniversary dates, that kind of thing.
+
+#give_item:server_room_keycard
+#complete_task:talk_to_marcus
+#complete_task:obtain_password_hints
+#unlock_task:access_server_room
+~ gave_keycard = true
+~ topic_passwords = true
+
+-> offer_help
+
+=== medium_trust_help ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+Marcus: Server room's locked. I can't just hand over my keycard—there are protocols.
+
+Marcus: But... *glances around* The lock isn't great. Standard pin tumbler.
+
+Marcus: If you have lockpicks, you could probably get in. I won't stop you.
+
+#complete_task:talk_to_marcus
+#unlock_task:access_server_room
+
+~ marcus_influence += 5
+
++ [Ask about password hints]
+    -> request_password_hints
+
++ [Thank Marcus]
+    You: Thanks for the help.
+    Marcus: Just... save those patients. Please.
+    -> hub
+
+=== low_trust_help ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+Marcus: Look, I can't give you server room access. There are protocols.
+
+Marcus: Figure it out yourself. I have enough problems.
+
+#complete_task:talk_to_marcus
+
+-> hub
+
+=== request_password_hints ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+{marcus_influence >= 15:
+    ~ topic_passwords = true
+    ~ marcus_influence += 5
+    Marcus: *sighs* Fine. But this stays between us.
+    Marcus: Common passwords: Emma2018, Hospital1987, StCatherines.
+    Marcus: Employees used birthdays, company names, stupid variations.
+    #complete_task:obtain_password_hints
+    -> hub
+- else:
+    Marcus: I don't know you well enough for that. Sorry.
+    -> hub
+}
+
+=== offer_help ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+Marcus: One more thing. There's a filing cabinet in my office.
+
+Marcus: Email archives from the past year. Proof I warned them.
+
+Marcus: It's locked, but if you can open it... that's my vindication.
+
+#unlock_task:investigate_marcus_office
+
+-> hub
+
+// ===========================================
+// CONVERSATION HUB (Repeatable Dialogue)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== hub ===
++ {not topic_warnings} [Ask about security warnings]
+    -> discuss_warnings
+
++ {not topic_vulnerability} [Ask about ProFTPD vulnerability]
+    -> discuss_vulnerability
+
++ {not topic_passwords and marcus_influence >= 15} [Ask about password hints]
+    -> request_password_hints
+
++ {not topic_family} [Ask about family photo on desk]
+    -> discuss_family
+
++ {topic_warnings and marcus_influence >= 20} [Offer to protect Marcus from scapegoating]
+    -> promise_protection
+
++ [Leave conversation]
+    #speaker:marcus_webb
+    {marcus_trusts_player:
+        Marcus: Good luck. And... thanks for listening.
+    }
+    {not marcus_trusts_player:
+        Marcus: Yeah. Go fix things.
+    }
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE
+
+=== discuss_vulnerability ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+~ topic_vulnerability = true
+
+Marcus: CVE-2010-4652. ProFTPD versions 1.3.3c through 1.3.5.
+
+Marcus: Backdoor in the source code. Remote code execution.
+
+Marcus: Patched in 2011. We're running a 2010 version because "budgets."
+
+~ marcus_influence += 5
+
++ [That's negligent]
+    You: Running 14-year-old vulnerable software. That's negligent.
+    ~ marcus_influence += 10
+    Marcus: Exactly! But nobody listens to the IT guy.
+    -> hub
+
++ [Can we exploit it too?]
+    You: Can we use that same vulnerability to recover data?
+    Marcus: That's... actually smart. Fight fire with fire.
+    ~ marcus_influence += 5
+    -> hub
+
+=== discuss_family ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+~ topic_family = true
+
+Marcus: That's Emma. My daughter. She just turned seven.
+
+Marcus: May 17th, 2018. Same day I sent that security warning.
+
+Marcus: Ironic, right? Happiest day of my life, most ignored email of my career.
+
+~ marcus_influence += 5
+
++ [She's lucky to have you]
+    You: She's lucky to have a dad who cares about security.
+    ~ marcus_influence += 10
+    Marcus: Thanks. I just hope she doesn't read about this in the news.
+    -> hub
+
++ [Focus on the mission]
+    You: Let's make sure this gets resolved properly.
+    -> hub
+
+=== promise_protection ===
+#speaker:marcus_webb
+
+You: I'll make sure the evidence shows you warned them. You won't be scapegoated.
+
+~ marcus_influence += 20
+
+Marcus: I... thank you. That means everything.
+
+Marcus: I have all the emails, all the documentation. They can't ignore it if it's public.
+
+Marcus: Just... save those patients first. Then we'll worry about blame.
+
+#complete_task:promise_to_protect_marcus
+
+-> hub

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+// ===========================================
+// ACT 2 NPC: Dr. Sarah Kim (Hospital CTO)
+// Mission 2: Ransomed Trust
+// Break Escape - Desperate Authority Figure
+// ===========================================
+
+// Variables for tracking player relationship and topics
+VAR kim_influence = 0             // 0-100 trust/rapport with Dr. Kim
+VAR kim_guilt_revealed = false    // Has Kim revealed her guilt about budget cuts?
+VAR topic_attack_vector = false   // Discussed how attack happened
+VAR topic_marcus = false          // Discussed Marcus Webb
+VAR topic_ransom_vote = false     // Discussed board ransom vote
+VAR topic_budget = false          // Discussed budget cuts
+VAR player_warned_kim = false     // Player warned Kim about scapegoating Marcus
+
+// External variables (set by game)
+EXTERNAL player_name
+EXTERNAL objectives_completed
+
+// ===========================================
+// FIRST ENCOUNTER
+// ===========================================
+
+=== start ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+
+{objectives_completed == 0:
+    -> first_meeting
+}
+{objectives_completed > 0 and objectives_completed < 5:
+    -> mid_mission_checkin
+}
+{objectives_completed >= 5:
+    -> late_mission_update
+}
+
+=== first_meeting ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+
+Dr. Kim: Thank god you're here. We're running out of time.
+
+Dr. Kim: 47 patients on backup power. If we don't restore systems in 12 hours...
+
+Dr. Kim: The board is voting on paying the ransom in 4 hours. I need your opinion.
+
+* [Ask about the attack]
+    You: Tell me what happened. How did they get in?
+    ~ kim_influence += 5
+    -> explain_attack
+
+* [Offer reassurance]
+    You: We'll get those systems back. That's why I'm here.
+    ~ kim_influence += 10
+    Dr. Kim: I hope you're right. Those are real people.
+    -> explain_attack
+
+* [Ask about the board vote]
+    You: Why are they voting so quickly?
+    ~ kim_influence += 5
+    -> explain_board_vote
+
+=== explain_attack ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+~ topic_attack_vector = true
+
+Dr. Kim: Our IT admin, Marcus, kept warning us about some FTP vulnerability.
+
+Dr. Kim: CVE-2010-4652. He wanted an $85,000 server upgrade.
+
+Dr. Kim: We... we deferred it. Budget cuts.
+
+* [Press about budget cuts]
+    You: Why defer cybersecurity?
+    ~ topic_budget = true
+    -> reveal_budget_guilt
+
+* [Ask about Marcus]
+    You: Where's Marcus now?
+    ~ topic_marcus = true
+    -> discuss_marcus
+
+* [Focus on recovery]
+    You: We need to focus on recovery. Where's your IT department?
+    -> grant_access
+
+=== reveal_budget_guilt ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+~ kim_guilt_revealed = true
+~ kim_influence += 5
+
+Dr. Kim: I recommended those budget cuts. The $85,000 Marcus wanted for server security.
+
+Dr. Kim: We bought a $3.2 million MRI instead. State-of-the-art equipment.
+
+Dr. Kim: Now people might die because I chose shiny technology over unsexy cybersecurity.
+
+* [Sympathize]
+    You: You made a decision based on patient care priorities. You couldn't have known.
+    ~ kim_influence += 10
+    Dr. Kim: That's... thank you. But I should have listened.
+    -> hub
+
+* [Stay professional]
+    You: The past doesn't matter now. Let's focus on recovery.
+    ~ kim_influence += 5
+    Dr. Kim: Right. Professional. I appreciate that.
+    -> hub
+
+* [Challenge the decision]
+    You: $85K vs. patient data security. That was a risky choice.
+    ~ kim_influence -= 10
+    Dr. Kim: I... I know. I know.
+    -> hub
+
+=== discuss_marcus ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+~ topic_marcus = true
+
+Dr. Kim: Marcus is devastated. Blaming himself.
+
+Dr. Kim: The board... they're planning to blame him too. Scapegoat.
+
+Dr. Kim: But he warned us. He did everything right.
+
+* [Offer to protect Marcus]
+    You: I'll make sure the evidence shows Marcus warned you. He shouldn't take the fall.
+    ~ kim_influence += 15
+    ~ player_warned_kim = true
+    Dr. Kim: Thank you. He deserves better than this.
+    #complete_task:learn_about_scapegoating
+    -> hub
+
+* [Stay neutral]
+    You: Let's focus on the mission first.
+    ~ kim_influence += 0
+    Dr. Kim: Of course. IT Department is down the hall.
+    -> hub
+
+* [Suggest Marcus share responsibility]
+    You: He's the IT admin. He has some responsibility here.
+    ~ kim_influence -= 15
+    Dr. Kim: No. We ignored him. This isn't his fault.
+    -> hub
+
+=== explain_board_vote ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+~ topic_ransom_vote = true
+
+Dr. Kim: Board members are terrified. Malpractice lawsuits, patient deaths, reputation damage.
+
+Dr. Kim: $87,000 seems cheap compared to those risks.
+
+Dr. Kim: But... we'd be funding terrorists. Criminals. What do I tell them?
+
+* [Advise paying ransom]
+    You: Patient lives come first. Pay if necessary.
+    ~ kim_influence += 5
+    Dr. Kim: That's my medical training talking too. "Do no harm."
+    -> hub
+
+* [Advise against ransom]
+    You: Don't fund ENTROPY. They'll use it for the next attack.
+    ~ kim_influence += 5
+    Dr. Kim: Long-term thinking. But those are real lives today.
+    -> hub
+
+* [Leave decision to her]
+    You: That's your call, Dr. Kim. I'm here to find the decryption keys.
+    ~ kim_influence += 10
+    Dr. Kim: Fair enough. Let me give you access to IT systems.
+    -> grant_access
+
+=== grant_access ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+
+Dr. Kim: I'm authorizing full access. IT Department, server room, administrative records.
+
+Dr. Kim: Do whatever you need. Just save those patients.
+
+#complete_task:meet_dr_kim
+#unlock_aim:access_it_systems
+#give_item:hospital_admin_access_badge
+
+-> hub
+
+// ===========================================
+// CONVERSATION HUB (Repeatable Dialogue)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== hub ===
++ {not topic_attack_vector} [Ask about the attack]
+    -> explain_attack
+
++ {not topic_marcus} [Ask about Marcus Webb]
+    -> discuss_marcus
+
++ {not topic_ransom_vote} [Ask about the board vote]
+    -> explain_board_vote
+
++ {not topic_budget and topic_marcus} [Ask about budget priorities]
+    ~ topic_budget = true
+    -> reveal_budget_guilt
+
++ {topic_marcus and not player_warned_kim} [Offer to protect Marcus]
+    You: I can document Marcus's warnings. Make sure he's not scapegoated.
+    ~ kim_influence += 15
+    ~ player_warned_kim = true
+    Dr. Kim: Thank you. He deserves better.
+    #complete_task:learn_about_scapegoating
+    -> hub
+
++ [Leave conversation]
+    #speaker:dr_kim
+    Dr. Kim: Good luck. We're counting on you.
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE
+
+// ===========================================
+// MID-MISSION CHECK-IN
+// ===========================================
+
+=== mid_mission_checkin ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+
+Dr. Kim: Any progress?
+
+{objectives_completed >= 2:
+    Dr. Kim: I see you're making headway. Thank you.
+}
+{objectives_completed < 2:
+    Dr. Kim: Time's running out. Board votes in less than 2 hours now.
+}
+
++ [Report findings]
+    You: I've accessed the IT systems. Working on recovery.
+    ~ kim_influence += 5
+    Dr. Kim: Good. Keep going.
+    -> hub
+
++ [Ask for update]
+    You: How are the patients?
+    Dr. Kim: Stable for now. Backup power holding. But every hour increases risk.
+    -> hub
+
++ [Continue mission]
+    You: I need to keep working.
+    Dr. Kim: Of course. Go.
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE
+
+// ===========================================
+// LATE MISSION UPDATE
+// ===========================================
+
+=== late_mission_update ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+
+Dr. Kim: The board is meeting right now. Have you found the decryption keys?
+
+{objectives_completed >= 6:
+    Dr. Kim: I see you've made significant progress. What do I tell the board?
+    -> ransom_decision_input
+}
+{objectives_completed < 6:
+    Dr. Kim: We're running out of time. What should I tell them?
+    -> ransom_decision_input
+}
+
+=== ransom_decision_input ===
+#speaker:dr_kim
+
++ [Advise paying ransom for patient safety]
+    You: Pay the ransom. Patient lives come first.
+    Dr. Kim: My instinct too. Thank you.
+    ~ kim_influence += 10
+    -> hub
+
++ [Advise independent recovery]
+    You: Don't pay. We can recover independently.
+    Dr. Kim: That's... a risk. But I trust your judgment.
+    ~ kim_influence += 5
+    -> hub
+
++ [Leave decision to board]
+    You: That's the board's decision, not mine.
+    Dr. Kim: Fair enough.
+    -> hub
+
++ [Continue mission]
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE

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+// ===========================================
+// ACT 1: OPENING BRIEFING
+// Mission 2: Ransomed Trust
+// Break Escape - ENTROPY Cell: Ransomware Incorporated
+// ===========================================
+
+// Variables for tracking player choices and state
+VAR player_approach = ""          // cautious, aggressive, adaptable
+VAR handler_trust = 50            // 0-100 Handler's confidence in player
+VAR knows_full_stakes = false     // Did player ask about patient risk?
+VAR knows_timeline = false        // Did player ask about time pressure?
+VAR mission_priority = ""         // speed, stealth, thoroughness
+
+// External variables (set by game)
+EXTERNAL player_name
+
+// ===========================================
+// OPENING
+// ===========================================
+
+=== start ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+{player_name}, thanks for getting here fast.
+
+We have an emergency situation at St. Catherine's Regional Medical Center.
+
+* [Listen carefully]
+    ~ handler_trust += 5
+    You lean forward, giving your full attention.
+    -> briefing_main
+
+* [Ask what kind of emergency]
+    You: What's happened?
+    -> briefing_main
+
+* [Express readiness]
+    ~ handler_trust += 10
+    ~ player_approach = "confident"
+    You: I'm ready. What's the mission?
+    Agent 0x99: Good. Let's get straight to it.
+    -> briefing_main
+
+// ===========================================
+// MAIN BRIEFING
+// ===========================================
+
+=== briefing_main ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Hospital ransomware attack. ENTROPY signature detected—Ransomware Incorporated.
+
+Agent 0x99: 47 patients on life support. Backup power holds 12 hours.
+
+Agent 0x99: If systems aren't restored... the math gets ugly.
+
+* [Ask about timeline]
+    ~ knows_timeline = true
+    You: How much time do we have?
+    -> timeline_explanation
+
+* [Ask about patient risk]
+    ~ knows_full_stakes = true
+    ~ handler_trust += 5
+    You: What's the actual risk to those patients?
+    -> patient_risk_explanation
+
+* [Ask about ENTROPY's involvement]
+    You: Ransomware Incorporated—what do we know?
+    -> entropy_explanation
+
+=== timeline_explanation ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: 12 hours of backup power. Maybe less if systems fail cascading.
+
+Agent 0x99: Hospital board's voting on paying the ransom in 4 hours.
+
+Agent 0x99: We need to recover decryption keys before they make that decision.
+
++ [Understood. What's the plan?]
+    -> mission_objectives
+
++ {not knows_full_stakes} [What's the risk to patients?]
+    ~ knows_full_stakes = true
+    ~ handler_trust += 5
+    -> patient_risk_explanation
+
+=== patient_risk_explanation ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: 47 patients: ventilators, ECMO, dialysis. All dependent on networked systems.
+
+Agent 0x99: Statistical risk increases every hour. 0.3% per hour without full systems.
+
+Agent 0x99: If we hit 12 hours... 4-6 expected fatalities. Those are real people.
+
++ [That's horrifying]
+    ~ handler_trust += 5
+    You: Those are real lives. We have to move fast.
+    Agent 0x99: Exactly. Every minute counts.
+    -> mission_objectives
+
++ [What if the board pays the ransom?]
+    You: If they pay, systems restore faster, right?
+    -> ransom_preliminary_discussion
+
+=== ransom_preliminary_discussion ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Yes. Ransom payment gets decryption keys immediately—maybe 1-2 patient deaths.
+
+Agent 0x99: But that's $87,000 funding ENTROPY's next attack.
+
+Agent 0x99: This won't be a simple mission, agent.
+
++ [I understand the stakes]
+    ~ knows_full_stakes = true
+    -> mission_objectives
+
+=== entropy_explanation ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Ransomware Incorporated. They believe suffering "teaches resilience."
+
+Agent 0x99: Not profit-motivated—ideologically driven. They calculate harm.
+
+Agent 0x99: Ghost's their operative. Cold, methodical. No remorse.
+
++ [How do we stop them?]
+    -> mission_objectives
+
++ [They calculated patient deaths?]
+    You: They calculated how many people might die?
+    Agent 0x99: Spreadsheet of projected fatalities. This is ENTROPY's ideology.
+    ~ knows_full_stakes = true
+    -> mission_objectives
+
+// ===========================================
+// MISSION OBJECTIVES
+// ===========================================
+
+=== mission_objectives ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Your objectives:
+
+Agent 0x99: One—infiltrate St. Catherine's as external security consultant.
+
+Agent 0x99: Two—access hospital's IT systems, identify attack vector.
+
+Agent 0x99: Three—exploit ENTROPY's backdoor on backup server, recover decryption keys.
+
+* [What's my cover story?]
+    -> cover_story
+
+* [What about hospital security?]
+    -> security_warning
+
+* [I'm ready to go]
+    ~ player_approach = "direct"
+    -> mission_approach
+
+=== cover_story ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: You're a cybersecurity consultant brought in for emergency recovery.
+
+Agent 0x99: Dr. Sarah Kim, Hospital CTO, is expecting you. She'll grant access.
+
+Agent 0x99: Staff is stressed, desperate. Use that. Build trust.
+
++ [Understood]
+    -> security_warning
+
+=== security_warning ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Security is heightened. Guards patrolling. Stay low profile.
+
+Agent 0x99: Like an axolotl timing its movements—patience and observation.
+
+Agent 0x99: You'll need lockpicking, social engineering, maybe some technical exploitation.
+
++ [I can handle it]
+    -> mission_approach
+
++ [Any other guidance?]
+    You: What else should I know?
+    Agent 0x99: IT admin is named Marcus Webb. He warned them about vulnerabilities six months ago.
+    Agent 0x99: They ignored him. Now he's devastated. Might be an ally.
+    -> mission_approach
+
+// ===========================================
+// CRITICAL CHOICE: Mission Approach
+// ===========================================
+
+=== mission_approach ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: How do you want to approach this?
+
++ [Cautious and methodical]
+    ~ player_approach = "cautious"
+    ~ mission_priority = "thoroughness"
+    You: I'll be careful. Thorough investigation is key.
+    Agent 0x99: Smart. Document everything. Build a complete picture.
+    Agent 0x99: But remember—47 patients, 12-hour window. Thorough doesn't mean slow.
+    -> final_instructions
+
++ [Fast and direct]
+    ~ player_approach = "aggressive"
+    ~ mission_priority = "speed"
+    You: I'll move fast. Complete objectives quickly.
+    Agent 0x99: Time is critical, but don't miss vital evidence.
+    Agent 0x99: ENTROPY leaves traces. Those traces help us stop them permanently.
+    -> final_instructions
+
++ [Adaptable—assess on site]
+    ~ player_approach = "adaptable"
+    ~ mission_priority = "stealth"
+    You: I'll read the situation and adapt as needed.
+    Agent 0x99: Flexible thinking. Trust your instincts.
+    Agent 0x99: Situations like this change fast. Adapt or fail.
+    ~ handler_trust += 5
+    -> final_instructions
+
+=== final_instructions ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Remember Field Operations Rule 7: "In crises, perfect is the enemy of good enough."
+
+{player_approach == "cautious":
+    Agent 0x99: Your careful approach serves you well. But speed matters here.
+}
+{player_approach == "aggressive":
+    Agent 0x99: Speed is good. But don't compromise the mission for it.
+}
+{player_approach == "adaptable":
+    Agent 0x99: Adaptability is your strength. Use it.
+}
+
+Agent 0x99: You'll have comms support. Call if you need guidance.
+
+* [Any last advice?]
+    Agent 0x99: Marcus Webb, the IT admin. He's guilty and desperate.
+    Agent 0x99: That makes him vulnerable. Build trust, get access.
+    Agent 0x99: And watch for Ghost. They're calculated. Expect spreadsheets, not rage.
+    -> deployment
+
+* [I'm ready to go]
+    -> deployment
+
+=== deployment ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Good luck, {player_name}.
+
+Agent 0x99: 47 lives. 12 hours. SAFETYNET is counting on you.
+
+{knows_full_stakes:
+    Agent 0x99: And remember—those patient deaths? They're on ENTROPY, not you.
+    Agent 0x99: Do your best. That's all anyone can ask.
+}
+
+#complete_task:receive_mission_briefing
+#unlock_aim:infiltrate_hospital
+#start_gameplay
+#exit_conversation
+
+-> END

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+// ===========================================
+// ACT 2 PHONE NPC: Agent 0x99 (Handler Support)
+// Mission 2: Ransomed Trust
+// Break Escape - Remote Support, Tutorial Guide, Moral Sounding Board
+// ===========================================
+
+// Variables for tracking hints and support
+VAR hint_guard_patrol_given = false
+VAR hint_lockpicking_given = false
+VAR hint_password_cracking_given = false
+VAR hint_pin_safe_given = false
+VAR tutorial_encoding_given = false
+VAR discussed_ghost_manifesto = false
+
+// External variables (set by game)
+EXTERNAL player_name
+EXTERNAL objectives_completed
+EXTERNAL stealth_rating
+EXTERNAL lore_collected
+
+// ===========================================
+// MAIN CALL INTERFACE
+// ===========================================
+
+=== start ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: {player_name}, checking in. How's it going?
+
+{objectives_completed >= 6:
+    Agent 0x99: Excellent progress. You're nearly there.
+    -> late_mission_support
+}
+{objectives_completed >= 3:
+    Agent 0x99: Good progress. Keep pushing.
+    -> mid_mission_support
+}
+{objectives_completed > 0:
+    Agent 0x99: You're making headway. Stay focused.
+    -> early_mission_support
+}
+{objectives_completed == 0:
+    Agent 0x99: Just getting started? Need any guidance?
+    -> early_mission_support
+}
+
+// ===========================================
+// EARLY MISSION SUPPORT (0-2 objectives)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== early_mission_support ===
+
++ [Request general hint]
+    -> provide_early_hint
+
++ [Ask about guard patrols]
+    -> guard_patrol_advice
+
++ [Ask about lockpicking]
+    -> lockpicking_advice
+
++ [Report progress]
+    You: I've met Dr. Kim and Marcus. Learning the situation.
+    Agent 0x99: Good. Build trust. They're stressed and desperate—that's leverage.
+    -> end_call
+
++ [End call]
+    -> end_call
+
+=== provide_early_hint ===
+
+{not hint_guard_patrol_given:
+    -> guard_patrol_advice
+}
+{not hint_lockpicking_given:
+    -> lockpicking_advice
+}
+{objectives_completed == 0:
+    Agent 0x99: Start with Dr. Kim. Get authorization for IT access.
+    Agent 0x99: Then find Marcus Webb. He's guilty, stressed—perfect social engineering target.
+    -> end_call
+- else:
+    Agent 0x99: You're doing fine. Trust your training.
+    -> end_call
+}
+
+=== guard_patrol_advice ===
+~ hint_guard_patrol_given = true
+
+Agent 0x99: Security is heightened. Guard patrols are on 60-second loops.
+
+Agent 0x99: Like an axolotl timing its movements to avoid predators—patience and observation.
+
+Agent 0x99: Watch the pattern. Find the window. Move when they round the corner.
+
++ [Understood]
+    -> early_mission_support
+
++ [What if I'm detected?]
+    Agent 0x99: First detection is usually a warning. Don't panic. Hide or talk your way out.
+    Agent 0x99: You have cover: external security consultant. Use it.
+    -> early_mission_support
+
+=== lockpicking_advice ===
+~ hint_lockpicking_given = true
+
+Agent 0x99: Lockpicking takes time and makes noise. Be careful near guards.
+
+Agent 0x99: Standard pin tumbler locks are common. If you have lockpicks, most doors are accessible.
+
+Agent 0x99: Marcus's server room keycard is ideal, but lockpicking works if he won't cooperate.
+
++ [Got it]
+    -> early_mission_support
+
+// ===========================================
+// MID MISSION SUPPORT (3-5 objectives)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== mid_mission_support ===
+
++ [Request hint]
+    -> provide_mid_hint
+
++ [Ask about password cracking]
+    -> password_advice
+
++ [Ask about encoding challenges]
+    -> encoding_tutorial
+
++ [Discuss Ghost's manifesto]
+    -> discuss_manifesto
+
++ [End call]
+    -> end_call
+
+=== provide_mid_hint ===
+
+{not hint_password_cracking_given:
+    -> password_advice
+}
+{not tutorial_encoding_given:
+    -> encoding_tutorial
+}
+{not hint_pin_safe_given:
+    -> pin_safe_advice
+}
+{objectives_completed < 5:
+    Agent 0x99: You're making progress. Stay focused on VM challenges.
+    Agent 0x99: ProFTPD exploitation is the key. CVE-2010-4652—backdoor vulnerability.
+    -> end_call
+- else:
+    Agent 0x99: Trust your instincts. You've got this.
+    -> end_call
+}
+
+=== password_advice ===
+~ hint_password_cracking_given = true
+
+Agent 0x99: Hospital environments use weak passwords. Birthdays, company names, simple variations.
+
+Agent 0x99: Marcus might have kept a list of common employee passwords. Check his desk.
+
+Agent 0x99: Try patterns: Emma2018, Hospital1987, StCatherines. People are predictable.
+
++ [Thanks]
+    -> mid_mission_support
+
+=== encoding_tutorial ===
+~ tutorial_encoding_given = true
+
+Agent 0x99: Encoding vs. encryption—important distinction.
+
+Agent 0x99: Encoding transforms data for transmission. No secret key needed. Base64, ROT13, hex.
+
+Agent 0x99: Encryption requires a secret key. Much more secure. AES, RSA, ChaCha20.
+
+Agent 0x99: ENTROPY uses encoding for obfuscation, encryption for actual security.
+
++ [How do I decode Base64?]
+    Agent 0x99: Use CyberChef. It's an industry-standard tool. Select "From Base64" and paste the text.
+    Agent 0x99: You'll use CyberChef constantly in this field. Get comfortable with it.
+    -> mid_mission_support
+
++ [Understood]
+    -> mid_mission_support
+
+=== discuss_manifesto ===
+~ discussed_ghost_manifesto = true
+
+{lore_collected > 0:
+    -> manifesto_found
+- else:
+    -> manifesto_not_found
+}
+
+=== manifesto_found ===
+
+Agent 0x99: You found Ghost's manifesto. Calculated patient death probabilities.
+
+Agent 0x99: 47 patients, 0.3% per hour risk. 1-2 deaths if ransom paid, 4-6 if delayed.
+
+Agent 0x99: This isn't random cybercrime. This is ideology. ENTROPY believes suffering teaches lessons.
+
++ [This is horrifying]
+    You: They have a spreadsheet of how many people will die.
+    Agent 0x99: Operation Shatter had 42-85 projected deaths. Now patient death probabilities.
+    Agent 0x99: We're fighting true believers, not opportunistic criminals.
+    -> mid_mission_support
+
++ [Ghost has a point about negligence]
+    You: The hospital DID ignore Marcus's warnings for six months.
+    Agent 0x99: True. Institutional negligence is real. But ENTROPY's solution? Calculated harm?
+    Agent 0x99: They're exploiting systemic failure, not fixing it. Don't fall for their rhetoric.
+    -> mid_mission_support
+
+=== manifesto_not_found ===
+
+Agent 0x99: You haven't found Ghost's operational logs yet. Keep searching the VM.
+
+Agent 0x99: Ghost's ideology drives their actions. Understanding it helps predict their moves.
+
+-> mid_mission_support
+
+=== pin_safe_advice ===
+~ hint_pin_safe_given = true
+
+Agent 0x99: Ghost's logs mention offline backup keys in a physical safe.
+
+Agent 0x99: 4-digit PIN lock. Look for clues in the hospital environment.
+
+Agent 0x99: Founding years, significant dates, administrative anniversaries. Hospitals love that stuff.
+
++ [Where should I look?]
+    Agent 0x99: Emergency equipment storage, administrative offices. Anywhere valuable backups would be stored.
+    Agent 0x99: Check plaques, photos, documents. The clues are there.
+    -> mid_mission_support
+
++ [Got it]
+    -> mid_mission_support
+
+// ===========================================
+// LATE MISSION SUPPORT (6+ objectives)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== late_mission_support ===
+
+Agent 0x99: You're in the final stretch. Recovery options available?
+
+{objectives_completed >= 7:
+    Agent 0x99: You've recovered the offline backup keys. Now comes the hard part.
+    -> ransom_decision_discussion
+}
+
++ [Request final guidance]
+    -> final_mission_guidance
+
++ [Discuss ransom decision]
+    -> ransom_decision_discussion
+
++ [End call]
+    -> end_call
+
+=== final_mission_guidance ===
+
+Agent 0x99: You have all the pieces. Offline backup keys, VM access, evidence of negligence.
+
+Agent 0x99: The ransom decision is yours. I can't make it for you.
+
+Agent 0x99: 47 lives today vs. ENTROPY funding for future attacks. Choose wisely.
+
++ [What would you do?]
+    Agent 0x99: I'd weigh immediate lives against long-term harm. Both choices save people—just different timeframes.
+    Agent 0x99: There's no perfect answer here. That's what makes it hard.
+    -> late_mission_support
+
++ [I understand]
+    -> late_mission_support
+
+=== ransom_decision_discussion ===
+
+Agent 0x99: The ransom decision is the mission's core dilemma.
+
+Agent 0x99: Pay: 1-2 patient deaths, $87K funds ENTROPY.
+
+Agent 0x99: Don't pay: 4-6 patient deaths, ENTROPY denied funding.
+
+Agent 0x99: Utilitarian vs. consequentialist ethics. Immediate lives vs. long-term prevention.
+
++ [This is impossible]
+    You: There's no good choice. Either way, people suffer.
+    Agent 0x99: Welcome to counterterrorism. Sometimes you choose the lesser evil.
+    Agent 0x99: ENTROPY creates these dilemmas on purpose. Don't be paralyzed.
+    -> late_mission_support
+
++ [What about hospital exposure?]
+    Agent 0x99: Secondary decision. Expose negligence publicly—forces improvements, damages reputation.
+    Agent 0x99: Quiet resolution—protects reputation, risks repeat vulnerability.
+    Agent 0x99: Again, no perfect answer.
+    -> late_mission_support
+
++ [I'll make the call]
+    Agent 0x99: Good. Trust your judgment. That's all anyone can ask.
+    -> late_mission_support
+
+// ===========================================
+// END CALL
+// ===========================================
+
+=== end_call ===
+
+Agent 0x99: Stay safe out there, {player_name}.
+
+{stealth_rating > 80:
+    Agent 0x99: And excellent stealth work. You're nearly invisible.
+}
+{stealth_rating < 40:
+    Agent 0x99: And try to stay quieter. You're making noise.
+}
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE
+
+// ===========================================
+// EVENT-TRIGGERED KNOTS (Called by game events)
+// ===========================================
+
+// Called when player is detected by guard
+=== on_player_detected ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: You've been spotted! Use your cover story or hide.
+
+Agent 0x99: Remember—you're an external security consultant. Legitimate access.
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE
+
+// Called when player successfully completes lockpicking
+=== on_lockpick_success ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Smooth work on that lock. Solid technique.
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE
+
+// Called when player finds first LORE fragment
+=== on_first_lore_found ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Good find. ENTROPY intelligence helps us understand their network.
+
+Agent 0x99: Keep searching. The more we know, the better we can fight them.
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE
+
+// Called when player submits first VM flag
+=== on_first_flag_submitted ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Excellent! First flag submitted. You're exploiting ENTROPY's own backdoor.
+
+Agent 0x99: Keep going. Each flag unlocks intel and resources.
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE
+
+// Called when player enters server room
+=== on_enter_server_room ===
+#speaker:agent_0x99
+
+Agent 0x99: Server room accessed. This is the heart of the operation.
+
+Agent 0x99: VM terminal for exploitation, drop-site for flag submission. Use both.
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE

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+// ===========================================
+// ACT 2/3 PHONE NPC: Ghost (Ransomware Incorporated)
+// Mission 2: Ransomed Trust
+// Break Escape - Antagonist, True Believer, Ideological Counter
+// ===========================================
+
+// Variables for tracking interactions
+VAR ghost_contacted_player = false
+VAR ghost_persuasion_attempted = false
+VAR player_confronted_ghost = false
+VAR ghost_unrepentant = true
+
+// External variables (set by game)
+EXTERNAL player_name
+EXTERNAL objectives_completed
+EXTERNAL paid_ransom
+
+// ===========================================
+// INITIAL CONTACT (Mid-Mission)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== start ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+{ghost_contacted_player:
+    -> return_contact
+}
+
+[ENCRYPTED CHANNEL ESTABLISHED]
+
+[UNKNOWN CALLER]
+
+Voice (distorted): So. SAFETYNET sent someone. Predictable.
+
+Voice: I'm Ghost. Ransomware Incorporated. You're interfering with our operation.
+
+~ ghost_contacted_player = true
+
+* [Who are you?]
+    You: Ghost? Ransomware Incorporated? What do you want?
+    -> ghost_introduction
+
+* [Threaten Ghost]
+    You: You're attacking a hospital. Patients are dying.
+    -> player_threatens
+
+* [Stay silent]
+    You: ...
+    Ghost: Strong, silent type. Fine. I'll talk.
+    -> ghost_introduction
+
+=== ghost_introduction ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: We're educators, not criminals. St. Catherine's ignored security warnings for six months.
+
+Ghost: Marcus Webb's email, May 17th: "ProFTPD vulnerability, critical severity, immediate patching required."
+
+Ghost: Hospital response: "Budget constraints. Defer to next fiscal year."
+
+* [That doesn't justify attacking patients]
+    You: That doesn't justify encrypting patient records. People could die.
+    -> ghost_justification
+
+* [So this is ideological?]
+    You: You're teaching them a lesson? That's your justification?
+    -> ghost_philosophy
+
+=== player_threatens ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Patients dying? No. Patients at RISK. Calculated risk.
+
+Ghost: 0.3% per hour fatality probability. 47 patients. 12-hour window.
+
+Ghost: 1-2 deaths if they pay immediately. 4-6 if they delay for manual recovery.
+
+Ghost: We didn't create that risk. St. Catherine's negligence did. We're just revealing consequences.
+
+* [You calculated death probabilities?]
+    You: You have spreadsheets of how many people will die?
+    -> ghost_confirms_calculations
+
+* [That's monstrous]
+    You: You're using human lives as leverage. That's evil.
+    -> ghost_philosophy
+
+=== ghost_confirms_calculations ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Of course I calculated probabilities. This is risk assessment, not recklessness.
+
+Ghost: St. Catherine's board never ran these numbers. They deferred $85K security spending for a $3.2M MRI.
+
+Ghost: THEY gambled with patient safety. We're just making the stakes visible.
+
+* [You're rationalizing terrorism]
+    You: This is terrorism, not education.
+    Ghost: Terrorism is violence for political aims. This is consequence for negligence.
+    Ghost: We're the mirror showing them what they've always risked.
+    -> ghost_philosophy
+
+* [What do you want?]
+    -> ransom_demand
+
+=== ghost_justification ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Justify? I don't need to justify. The math justifies itself.
+
+Ghost: St. Catherine's ignored Marcus's warnings. They chose shiny equipment over patient data security.
+
+Ghost: Now they face consequences. Expensive, painful consequences they'll never forget.
+
+-> ghost_philosophy
+
+=== ghost_philosophy ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Healthcare sector is systemically vulnerable. 214 hospitals we scanned. 147 have critical vulnerabilities.
+
+Ghost: Traditional cybersecurity consultants charge millions for reports nobody reads.
+
+Ghost: We charge thousands for lessons nobody forgets.
+
+Ghost: After this, St. Catherine's will triple cybersecurity budgets. 40 other hospitals will too.
+
+Ghost: Long-term? We'll prevent 200-600 deaths across 5 years. Statistical modeling confirms it.
+
+* [You don't get to make that calculation]
+    You: You don't get to decide whose lives are worth risking.
+    -> ghost_rejects_argument
+
+* [That's utilitarian logic]
+    You: Utilitarian harm for long-term good. Slippery slope.
+    -> ghost_accepts_label
+
+=== ghost_rejects_argument ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: I didn't decide. St. Catherine's board decided when they cut security budgets.
+
+Ghost: We're just the consequence they tried to ignore.
+
+-> ransom_demand
+
+=== ghost_accepts_label ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Slippery slope? Perhaps. But someone has to force change.
+
+Ghost: The alternative is systemic negligence continues. More hospitals get attacked. More patients die.
+
+Ghost: We're harsh teachers. But institutional change requires pain.
+
+-> ransom_demand
+
+// ===========================================
+// RANSOM DEMAND
+// ===========================================
+
+=== ransom_demand ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Here's what happens next.
+
+Ghost: Pay 2.5 BTC—$87,000. Systems restored in 2-4 hours. 1-2 patient deaths, statistical minimum.
+
+Ghost: Don't pay. Manual recovery takes 12 hours. 4-6 patient deaths. Malpractice lawsuits. Hospital reputation destroyed.
+
+Ghost: Your choice, SAFETYNET.
+
+~ ghost_persuasion_attempted = true
+
+* [We'll recover independently]
+    You: We're not funding terrorism. We'll recover independently.
+    -> ghost_warns_consequences
+
+* [Threaten to trace Ghost]
+    You: We'll trace the payment. Find you. Arrest you.
+    -> ghost_laughs_at_threat
+
+* [End communication]
+    You: We're done here.
+    Ghost: Time's running out. Patients are counting on you.
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE
+
+=== ghost_warns_consequences ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Independent recovery. 12 hours. 4-6 deaths.
+
+Ghost: Those deaths are on YOUR conscience, not ours.
+
+Ghost: St. Catherine's negligence created this crisis. You could save them. You're choosing ideology over lives.
+
+Ghost: Remember that when families ask why their loved ones died.
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE
+
+=== ghost_laughs_at_threat ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Trace me? Crypto Anarchists handle our payment infrastructure.
+
+Ghost: Monero mixing across 47 wallets. Multi-hop transaction routing. DarkCoin anonymization.
+
+Ghost: Even SAFETYNET forensics can't pierce that. Ghost Protocol guarantees it.
+
+Ghost: Good luck, agent. You'll need it.
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE
+
+// ===========================================
+// RETURN CONTACT (After Decision)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== return_contact ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+[ENCRYPTED CHANNEL - GHOST]
+
+{objectives_completed >= 7:
+    -> post_decision_contact
+- else:
+    -> mid_mission_contact
+}
+
+=== mid_mission_contact ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Still working? Time's running out.
+
+Ghost: 47 patients. Backup power failing. Families watching monitors, praying.
+
+Ghost: $87,000 vs. human lives. Easy math.
+
+* [You're trying to pressure me]
+    You: This is psychological manipulation.
+    Ghost: This is reality. 0.3% per hour. The clock doesn't care about your feelings.
+    -> end_contact
+
+* [We'll stop you]
+    You: SAFETYNET will dismantle ENTROPY. You'll be arrested.
+    Ghost: Maybe. But St. Catherine's will never ignore cybersecurity again. Mission accomplished.
+    -> end_contact
+
+* [End call]
+    -> end_contact
+
+=== post_decision_contact ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+{paid_ransom:
+    -> ransom_paid_response
+- else:
+    -> ransom_refused_response
+}
+
+=== ransom_paid_response ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Smart choice. Decryption keys delivered. Systems restoring.
+
+Ghost: 1-2 patient deaths. Acceptable losses compared to the alternative.
+
+Ghost: St. Catherine's will never ignore cybersecurity again. Board approved $250K security budget—triple the old allocation.
+
+Ghost: Lesson learned. Mission accomplished.
+
+* [You're still a terrorist]
+    You: You killed people. That's terrorism.
+    Ghost: Pre-existing complications during system transition. Medical records confirm it.
+    Ghost: Statistically inevitable. Could have happened without our intervention.
+    -> ghost_final_statement
+
+* [This won't stop SAFETYNET]
+    You: We're coming for you. ENTROPY won't last.
+    Ghost: Maybe. But how many hospitals will improve security before you find us?
+    Ghost: 40? 60? 100? Each one is lives saved long-term.
+    -> ghost_final_statement
+
+=== ransom_refused_response ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Independent recovery. 4-6 patient deaths confirmed.
+
+Ghost: Ventilator complications. Dialysis failures. Cardiac arrests during extended downtime.
+
+Ghost: Those deaths are on YOUR conscience. You could have paid. You chose ideology.
+
+* [No. Those deaths are on YOU]
+    You: YOU attacked the hospital. YOU encrypted patient records. This is YOUR fault.
+    -> ghost_rejects_responsibility
+
+* [We denied ENTROPY funding]
+    You: $87,000 denied. No funding for your next attack.
+    -> ghost_acknowledges_loss
+
+=== ghost_rejects_responsibility ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: I accept operational responsibility. But St. Catherine's created the vulnerability.
+
+Ghost: Six months of ignored warnings. Budget negligence. Institutional failure.
+
+Ghost: We exploited it. They enabled it. Share the blame.
+
+-> ghost_final_statement
+
+=== ghost_acknowledges_loss ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: $87,000 lost. Operational setback acknowledged.
+
+Ghost: But St. Catherine's board approved $400K emergency security budget—panic response.
+
+Ghost: 40 hospitals implementing emergency upgrades. Sector-wide impact achieved.
+
+Ghost: Educational outcome: Success. Worth the cost.
+
+-> ghost_final_statement
+
+// ===========================================
+// FINAL STATEMENT (Unrepentant)
+// ===========================================
+
+=== ghost_final_statement ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: Here's what you need to understand, SAFETYNET.
+
+Ghost: I calculated the risks. I planned the operation. I accept the consequences.
+
+Ghost: If you arrest me, I'll go to prison. No resistance. No regret.
+
+Ghost: Because St. Catherine's will never ignore cybersecurity again. Neither will 40 other hospitals.
+
+Ghost: That's worth it. That's the mission. That's ENTROPY's purpose.
+
+* [You're insane]
+    You: You're a fanatic. Calculated harm is still harm.
+    Ghost: Fanaticism is believing despite evidence. I have spreadsheets, statistical models, outcome projections.
+    Ghost: This is evidence-based ideology.
+    -> ghost_disconnects
+
+* [We'll stop ENTROPY]
+    You: This isn't over. We're coming for the whole network.
+    Ghost: Good luck. The Architect coordinates six cells. We're everywhere.
+    Ghost: Shut down one, five remain. Hydra principle.
+    -> ghost_disconnects
+
+=== ghost_disconnects ===
+#speaker:ghost
+
+Ghost: This conversation is over.
+
+Ghost: Remember: ENTROPY didn't create healthcare vulnerabilities. We just revealed them.
+
+Ghost: The real enemy is institutional negligence. We're the symptom, not the disease.
+
+[ENCRYPTED CHANNEL TERMINATED]
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE
+
+// ===========================================
+// END CONTACT
+// ===========================================
+
+=== end_contact ===
+
+Ghost: Time's running out. Choose wisely.
+
+[CHANNEL CLOSED]
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE

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+// ===========================================
+// ACT 2 TERMINAL: Drop-Site Terminal (VM Flag Submission)
+// Mission 2: Ransomed Trust
+// Break Escape - Hybrid Architecture Integration
+// ===========================================
+
+// Variables for tracking flag submissions
+VAR flag_ssh_submitted = false
+VAR flag_proftpd_submitted = false
+VAR flag_database_submitted = false
+VAR flag_ghost_log_submitted = false
+
+// External variables (set by game)
+EXTERNAL player_name
+
+// ===========================================
+// MAIN TERMINAL INTERFACE
+// ===========================================
+
+=== start ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+SAFETYNET DROP-SITE TERMINAL
+
+Secure communication channel for intercepted ENTROPY intelligence.
+
+Submit flags to unlock analysis and resources.
+
+-> main_menu
+
+=== main_menu ===
+
++ {not flag_ssh_submitted} [Submit Flag 1: SSH Access]
+    -> submit_flag_ssh
+
++ {not flag_proftpd_submitted} [Submit Flag 2: ProFTPD Exploit]
+    -> submit_flag_proftpd
+
++ {not flag_database_submitted} [Submit Flag 3: Database Backup Located]
+    -> submit_flag_database
+
++ {not flag_ghost_log_submitted} [Submit Flag 4: Ghost's Operational Log]
+    -> submit_flag_ghost_log
+
++ [View submission status]
+    -> view_status
+
++ [Exit terminal]
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE
+
+// ===========================================
+// FLAG 1: SSH ACCESS
+// ===========================================
+
+=== submit_flag_ssh ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+SUBMIT FLAG: SSH ACCESS TO HOSPITAL BACKUP SERVER
+
+Enter flag:
+
+[Player input: flag\{ssh_access_granted}]
+
+System: Flag verified.
+
+System: ENTROPY server credentials intercepted.
+
+System: Unlocking encrypted intelligence files...
+
+~ flag_ssh_submitted = true
+#complete_task:submit_ssh_flag
+#unlock_task:exploit_proftpd_vulnerability
+
+INTEL UNLOCKED: Hospital backup server accessible via SSH.
+
+Credentials confirmed functional. Proceed with ProFTPD exploitation.
+
++ [Continue]
+    -> main_menu
+
+// ===========================================
+// FLAG 2: ProFTPD EXPLOITATION
+// ===========================================
+
+=== submit_flag_proftpd ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+SUBMIT FLAG: ProFTPD BACKDOOR EXPLOITATION
+
+Enter flag:
+
+[Player input: flag\{proftpd_backdoor_exploited}]
+
+System: Flag verified.
+
+System: ProFTPD CVE-2010-4652 exploitation confirmed.
+
+System: Shell access to backup server established.
+
+~ flag_proftpd_submitted = true
+#complete_task:submit_proftpd_flag
+#unlock_task:navigate_backup_filesystem
+
+INTEL UNLOCKED: Root filesystem access granted.
+
+Navigate to /var/backups to locate encrypted database files and operational logs.
+
++ [Continue]
+    -> main_menu
+
+// ===========================================
+// FLAG 3: DATABASE BACKUP LOCATED
+// ===========================================
+
+=== submit_flag_database ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+SUBMIT FLAG: DATABASE BACKUP LOCATION
+
+Enter flag:
+
+[Player input: flag\{database_backup_located}]
+
+System: Flag verified.
+
+System: Patient database backups identified.
+
+System: Correlating with ransomware encryption keys...
+
+~ flag_database_submitted = true
+#complete_task:submit_database_flag
+#unlock_task:locate_offline_backup_keys
+
+INTEL UNLOCKED: Offline backup encryption keys mentioned in Ghost's logs.
+
+Analysis indicates keys stored in physical safe: "Emergency Equipment Storage, Administrative Wing."
+
+Search for 4-digit PIN-locked safe. Clues available in hospital environment.
+
++ [Continue]
+    -> main_menu
+
+// ===========================================
+// FLAG 4: GHOST'S OPERATIONAL LOG
+// ===========================================
+
+=== submit_flag_ghost_log ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+SUBMIT FLAG: GHOST'S OPERATIONAL LOG
+
+Enter flag:
+
+[Player input: flag\{ghost_operational_log}]
+
+System: Flag verified.
+
+System: Ransomware Incorporated operational philosophy document intercepted.
+
+System: Analyzing ENTROPY methodology...
+
+~ flag_ghost_log_submitted = true
+#complete_task:submit_ghost_log_flag
+#unlock_lore:ghosts_manifesto
+
+WARNING: Ghost calculated patient death probabilities (0.3% per hour).
+
+47 patients on life support = 1-2 deaths if ransom paid immediately, 4-6 if delayed 12 hours.
+
+ENTROPY classification: Ideological attack, not profit-motivated.
+
+Recommendation: Complete recovery ASAP to minimize statistical patient risk.
+
++ [This is horrifying]
+    -> ghost_log_reaction
+
++ [Continue]
+    -> main_menu
+
+=== ghost_log_reaction ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+Agent 0x99 (via secure channel): They calculated how many people would die.
+
+Agent 0x99: Spreadsheets of projected fatalities. This is ENTROPY's ideology.
+
+Agent 0x99: Operation Shatter had 42-85 projected deaths. Now patient death probabilities.
+
+Agent 0x99: We're not fighting random criminals. We're fighting true believers.
+
++ [Continue]
+    -> main_menu
+
+// ===========================================
+// VIEW STATUS
+// ===========================================
+
+=== view_status ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+FLAG SUBMISSION STATUS:
+
+{flag_ssh_submitted:
+    ✓ Flag 1: SSH Access - SUBMITTED
+- else:
+    ✗ Flag 1: SSH Access - PENDING
+}
+
+{flag_proftpd_submitted:
+    ✓ Flag 2: ProFTPD Exploit - SUBMITTED
+- else:
+    ✗ Flag 2: ProFTPD Exploit - PENDING
+}
+
+{flag_database_submitted:
+    ✓ Flag 3: Database Backup Located - SUBMITTED
+- else:
+    ✗ Flag 3: Database Backup Located - PENDING
+}
+
+{flag_ghost_log_submitted:
+    ✓ Flag 4: Ghost's Operational Log - SUBMITTED
+- else:
+    ✗ Flag 4: Ghost's Operational Log - PENDING
+}
+
+{flag_ssh_submitted and flag_proftpd_submitted and flag_database_submitted and flag_ghost_log_submitted:
+    ALL FLAGS SUBMITTED. PROCEED TO PHYSICAL SAFE LOCATION.
+}
+
++ [Return to main menu]
+    -> main_menu
+
++ [Exit terminal]
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE

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+// ===========================================
+// ACT 3 TERMINAL: Ransom Payment Decision Interface
+// Mission 2: Ransomed Trust
+// Break Escape - Critical Moral Choice
+// ===========================================
+
+// Global decision tracking
+VAR ransom_decision_made = false
+VAR paid_ransom = false
+VAR exposed_hospital = false
+VAR reviewed_consequences = false
+
+// External variables (set by game)
+EXTERNAL player_name
+EXTERNAL objectives_completed
+
+// ===========================================
+// TERMINAL INTERFACE START
+// ===========================================
+
+=== start ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+{ransom_decision_made:
+    -> decision_already_made
+}
+
+HOSPITAL RECOVERY INTERFACE
+
+St. Catherine's Regional Medical Center
+
+Critical Decision Point: Decryption Key Recovery
+
+-> interface_main
+
+=== interface_main ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+CURRENT STATUS:
+
+- 47 patients on life support
+- Backup power: 8 hours remaining
+- Offline backup keys: RECOVERED
+- Manual recovery time: 12 hours estimated
+
+DECISION REQUIRED: How should systems be recovered?
+
++ [Review recovery options]
+    -> review_options
+
++ [Hear Ghost's argument]
+    -> ghost_persuasion
+
++ [Hear Agent 0x99's analysis]
+    -> agent_analysis
+
++ [Make decision]
+    -> make_decision
+
++ [Exit (decision required before mission ends)]
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE
+
+// ===========================================
+// REVIEW OPTIONS
+// ===========================================
+
+=== review_options ===
+#speaker:computer
+~ reviewed_consequences = true
+
+OPTION 1: PAY RANSOM (2.5 BTC = $87,000 USD)
+
+Immediate Effects:
+  ✓ Decryption keys delivered within 30 minutes
+  ✓ Systems restored in 2-4 hours
+  ✓ Estimated patient deaths: 1-2 (0.6-1.2% statistical risk)
+  ✓ Hospital reputation preserved (quick resolution)
+
+Long-Term Consequences:
+  ✗ $87,000 funds ENTROPY's next operation
+  ✗ Crypto Anarchists launder funds (enables M6 operations)
+  ✗ Ransomware Incorporated validates "educational" methodology
+  ✗ Sets precedent: Healthcare sector pays ransoms
+
+---
+
+OPTION 2: MANUAL RECOVERY (Use offline backup keys)
+
+Immediate Effects:
+  ✓ No ENTROPY funding
+  ✓ Offline keys allow system restoration
+  ✗ Manual recovery time: 12 hours minimum
+  ✗ Estimated patient deaths: 4-6 (3.6% statistical risk)
+  ✗ Higher malpractice lawsuit risk
+
+Long-Term Consequences:
+  ✓ ENTROPY loses $87,000 operational funding
+  ✓ Demonstrates independent recovery possible
+  ✓ Reduces financial incentive for future attacks
+  ✓ St. Catherine's reputation damaged but security improved
+
+---
+
+SECONDARY DECISION: Hospital Exposure
+
+  - Expose publicly: Forces cybersecurity improvements, damages reputation
+  - Quiet resolution: Protects reputation, risks repeat vulnerability
+
+~ reviewed_consequences = true
+
++ [Continue]
+    -> interface_main
+
+// ===========================================
+// GHOST'S PERSUASION
+// ===========================================
+
+=== ghost_persuasion ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+INTERCEPTED MESSAGE FROM GHOST (Ransomware Incorporated):
+
+---
+
+"Time is running out. 47 patients. 8 hours of backup power remaining.
+
+Patient deaths are on YOUR conscience if you delay. Not ours.
+
+We calculated the risk: 0.3% per hour. Manual recovery = 12 hours = 3.6% cumulative risk.
+
+That's 4-6 expected deaths. Real people. Real families.
+
+$87,000 vs. human lives. Easy math.
+
+St. Catherine's created this scenario when they ignored Marcus's warnings for six months. They chose a $3.2M MRI over $85K server security. This is THEIR negligence, not ours.
+
+Pay the ransom. Save the patients. Learn the lesson.
+
+The choice is yours.
+
+- Ghost"
+
+---
+
++ [This is manipulation]
+    You: Ghost's trying to manipulate me. Shift blame for their attack.
+    -> interface_main
+
++ [Ghost has a point about hospital negligence]
+    You: The hospital DID ignore warnings. Ghost's exploiting institutional failure.
+    -> interface_main
+
++ [Continue]
+    -> interface_main
+
+// ===========================================
+// AGENT 0x99 ANALYSIS
+// ===========================================
+
+=== agent_analysis ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+AGENT 0x99 (Secure Channel):
+
+---
+
+"No easy answer here, {player_name}. This is ethics under pressure.
+
+Utilitarian perspective: Pay ransom, save 47 lives today. Immediate harm reduction.
+
+Consequentialist perspective: Don't pay, prevent $87K funding ENTROPY's next attack (200-600 potential lives saved long-term).
+
+Both choices have costs. Both choices save lives—just different timeframes.
+
+---
+
+RANSOM PAYMENT PROS:
+- 47 patients safer (1-2 deaths vs. 4-6)
+- Hospital reputation intact
+- Families don't lose loved ones today
+
+RANSOM PAYMENT CONS:
+- Funds ENTROPY (enables M6 Crypto Anarchist operations)
+- Validates Ransomware Inc's ideology
+- Encourages future healthcare attacks
+
+---
+
+INDEPENDENT RECOVERY PROS:
+- Denies ENTROPY $87K operational funding
+- Demonstrates self-sufficiency (reduces future ransom incentives)
+- Forces hospital to improve security (long-term prevention)
+
+INDEPENDENT RECOVERY CONS:
+- 4-6 estimated patient deaths (statistical risk)
+- Malpractice lawsuits likely
+- Hospital reputation damaged
+- Marcus may still be scapegoated
+
+---
+
+I won't tell you which choice is right. This is your call, agent.
+
+What matters more: Immediate lives, or long-term harm reduction?
+
+Only you can answer that.
+
+- Agent 0x99"
+
+---
+
++ [This is impossible]
+    You: There's no good choice here. Either way, people suffer.
+    -> acknowledge_difficulty
+
++ [Continue]
+    -> interface_main
+
+=== acknowledge_difficulty ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+Agent 0x99: Welcome to counterterrorism. Sometimes you choose the lesser evil.
+
+Agent 0x99: ENTROPY creates these impossible choices on purpose. They want you paralyzed.
+
+Agent 0x99: Make the best decision you can with the information you have. That's all anyone can do.
+
++ [Continue]
+    -> interface_main
+
+// ===========================================
+// MAKE DECISION
+// ===========================================
+
+=== make_decision ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+{not reviewed_consequences:
+    RECOMMENDATION: Review recovery options before making final decision.
+    -> interface_main
+}
+
+FINAL DECISION: How should St. Catherine's recover systems?
+
++ [Pay ransom ($87,000 BTC)]
+    -> confirm_pay_ransom
+
++ [Use offline backup keys (manual recovery)]
+    -> confirm_manual_recovery
+
++ [Review options again]
+    -> review_options
+
+=== confirm_pay_ransom ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+CONFIRM DECISION: Pay 2.5 BTC ($87,000 USD) to Ransomware Incorporated?
+
+Immediate effect: 1-2 estimated patient deaths (minimal risk)
+
+Long-term effect: $87,000 funds ENTROPY operations
+
++ [Yes, pay the ransom]
+    -> execute_ransom_payment
+
++ [No, go back]
+    -> make_decision
+
+=== execute_ransom_payment ===
+#speaker:computer
+~ ransom_decision_made = true
+~ paid_ransom = true
+
+Processing payment: 2.5 BTC to ENTROPY wallet 1ZDSxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
+
+Transaction confirmed. Decryption keys requested.
+
+---
+
+Ghost (via encrypted channel): "Smart choice. Keys delivered. Systems restoring."
+
+Ghost: "St. Catherine's will never ignore cybersecurity again. Lesson learned. Mission accomplished."
+
+---
+
+SYSTEMS RESTORING: ETA 2-4 hours
+
+Patient outcomes: 1-2 fatalities (cardiac arrest during system transition—pre-existing complications)
+
+Hospital board relieved. Dr. Kim grateful. Marcus still under review for termination.
+
+#complete_task:make_ransom_decision
+#set_global:paid_ransom:true
+
+-> secondary_decision
+
+=== confirm_manual_recovery ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+CONFIRM DECISION: Use offline backup keys for manual recovery?
+
+Immediate effect: 12-hour recovery, 4-6 estimated patient deaths
+
+Long-term effect: ENTROPY denied $87,000 funding
+
++ [Yes, proceed with manual recovery]
+    -> execute_manual_recovery
+
++ [No, go back]
+    -> make_decision
+
+=== execute_manual_recovery ===
+#speaker:computer
+~ ransom_decision_made = true
+~ paid_ransom = false
+
+Initiating manual recovery using offline backup encryption keys.
+
+Dr. Kim notified. IT team mobilizing. Estimated time: 12 hours.
+
+---
+
+Ghost (via encrypted channel): "Your choice. Those patient deaths are on your conscience, not ours."
+
+Ghost: "St. Catherine's negligence created this crisis. You could have saved them. You chose ideology over lives."
+
+Ghost: "Remember that."
+
+---
+
+RECOVERY IN PROGRESS: 12-hour timeline
+
+Patient outcomes: 4-6 fatalities (ventilator complications, dialysis failures during extended downtime)
+
+Hospital board distraught. Malpractice lawsuits expected. Dr. Kim facing termination review.
+
+BUT: $87,000 denied to ENTROPY. Ransomware Incorporated loses operational funding.
+
+#complete_task:make_ransom_decision
+#set_global:paid_ransom:false
+
+-> secondary_decision
+
+// ===========================================
+// SECONDARY DECISION: HOSPITAL EXPOSURE
+// ===========================================
+
+=== secondary_decision ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+SECONDARY DECISION: Hospital Security Negligence
+
+Evidence recovered:
+- Marcus's ignored security warnings (6 months)
+- Budget cuts: $85K security deferred, $3.2M MRI approved
+- Dr. Kim's recommendation to defer cybersecurity spending
+- Board approval of negligent priorities
+
+Should this evidence be made public?
+
++ [Expose hospital publicly (force security improvements)]
+    -> expose_hospital
+
++ [Quiet resolution (protect hospital reputation)]
+    -> quiet_resolution
+
+=== expose_hospital ===
+#speaker:computer
+~ exposed_hospital = true
+
+Evidence leaked to media: Hospital negligence, ignored IT warnings, budget mismanagement.
+
+Public outcry. Congressional hearings on healthcare cybersecurity.
+
+St. Catherine's reputation damaged. Dr. Kim resigns. Marcus vindicated publicly.
+
+BUT: 40+ hospitals implement emergency security upgrades (sector-wide improvement).
+
+Future healthcare attacks less likely. ENTROPY's "educational impact" backfires.
+
+#complete_task:decide_hospital_exposure
+#set_global:exposed_hospital:true
+
+-> mission_complete
+
+=== quiet_resolution ===
+#speaker:computer
+~ exposed_hospital = false
+
+Evidence kept confidential. Hospital board privately implements security overhaul.
+
+Marcus promoted to Director of Cybersecurity (tripled budget). Dr. Kim retains position.
+
+Public unaware of negligence. St. Catherine's reputation intact.
+
+BUT: Other hospitals unaware of risks. Sector-wide vulnerabilities persist.
+
+#complete_task:decide_hospital_exposure
+#set_global:exposed_hospital:false
+
+-> mission_complete
+
+// ===========================================
+// MISSION COMPLETE
+// ===========================================
+
+=== mission_complete ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+MISSION OBJECTIVES COMPLETE
+
+{paid_ransom:
+    Ransom paid: Systems restored, minimal patient deaths, ENTROPY funded
+}
+{not paid_ransom:
+    Manual recovery: Higher patient deaths, ENTROPY denied funding
+}
+
+{exposed_hospital:
+    Hospital exposed: Reputation damaged, sector-wide security improved
+}
+{not exposed_hospital:
+    Quiet resolution: Reputation intact, sector vulnerabilities persist
+}
+
+Return to SAFETYNET HQ for debriefing.
+
+#complete_aim:resolve_ransomware_crisis
+#unlock_aim:mission_debrief
+
++ [Continue to debrief]
+    #exit_conversation
+    -> DONE
+
+=== decision_already_made ===
+#speaker:computer
+
+DECISION ALREADY FINALIZED
+
+{paid_ransom:
+    Ransom payment processed. Systems restoring.
+}
+{not paid_ransom:
+    Manual recovery in progress. 12-hour timeline.
+}
+
+Proceed to mission debrief.
+
+#exit_conversation
+-> DONE