Day 371: The 20 Week War

Day 371: "The 20 Week War" is a Broadcast in . It is the third broadcast for Episode 2 of the game, features a new intro theme and title screen, and introduces Sound Effects.

Headlines
Megan starts the broadcast by greeting the viewers, announcing that it's the 140th day of war, and introducing the main headlines of the night:

Post-Interview Remarks
Megan thanks Peter for joining her, proceeding to tell the viewers that, when they come back, Li'l C. will be giving them the debut performance of her new single, and that she'll be getting to meet her. She adds on that, as her biggest fan, she doesn't mind telling the viewers that she's pretty excited.

Post-Interview Remarks
Megan thanks Peter for joining them, proceeding to inform the viewers that when they come back, it'll be time for the Culture Spot with Li'l C., as well as a world-premiere performance of her new song, mentioning that she genuinely cannot wait to hear it.

Weak Public Perception
The Disrupt logo fades in as Alan James faces the camera, introducing himself as Disrupt's speaker. He says that in the current days, he's often asked why Disrupt's symbol is a fist if it's a peaceful organization. Alan points out that it's a single fist, adding on that it's a single person standing up against the world, and that the fist represents the fight for five basic freedoms.


 * "The freedom to profit from our labors."
 * "The freedom to speak the truth as we see it."
 * "The freedom to live a natural lifespan."
 * "The freedom to enjoy anonymity."
 * "The freedom to walk away."

Alan holds out an open hand, closing a finger each time a basic freedom is spoken. At the end, he closes his hand into a fist, claiming that it's five lines, five fingers, and five freedoms bound together in a symbol of strength. Alan points the fist out towards the camera, and the Disrupt logo fades in as the transmission ends.

Strong Public Perception
The Disrupt logo fades in as Alan James faces the camera, stating that the night prior, freedom fighters working for Disrupt destroyed a Pharmacide storage facility in the warehouse district of the Capital, mentioning that the viewers will no doubt hear it described as terrorism. He reassures them, saying that their intent was to not provoke fear, but thought. He adds on that nobody was killed in the operation, which destroyed both the warehouse and all its contents.

Alan asks the viewers a rhetorical question of what exactly the warehouse contents were. He states that they were drugs used in Transition Centres to kill the elderly and the sick. He claims that Disrupt knows that the extermination cannot be easily stopped, but that they could perhaps be slowed or disrupted.

He informs the viewers that Pharmacide is owned by Advance, mentioning that everything is these days, and that Advance makes the glossy TV adverts, the drugs, the Transition Centres, and the law. He states that no government should have that much power, and that the power to choose the moment of ones death belongs to no-one, not even ones self. Alan claims that the freedom to die is a myth, and the only freedom worth fighting for is the freedom to live without fear.

Alan continues, stating that more and more are joining Disrupt everyday, and that with a thousand of tiny acts of resistance, that they are stepping closer to the inevitable fall of Advance. He points his fist out towards the camera, and the Disrupt logo fades in as the transmission ends.

Pre-Interview
Megan thanks the viewers for returning, informing them that there is an exciting new feature later that she just knows they are going to love, so they should stay tuned for it. She then states that she's really excited for their next guest, who rose to prominence as the delightful Suzie-May in "All My Daughter's Children's Men," before taking the music industry by storm with her debut album that smashed the chart records at the age of just 20. Megan requests that everyone applauds, welcoming Li'l C.

As Megan is introducing Li'l C., the Sound Effect buttons light up in the Broadcast Room. Boseman informs Alex that said buttons have been unlocked and should press the applause button at that current moment to lock in their choice, comparing it to the headlines.

Clothing Line Reveal
After Li'l C. announces the release of a clothing line during the interview, music plays as a model walks in, showcasing the clothing line. Li'l C. informs that the clothing is called "Cry For Help", and that it will be in all the best high street retailer shops. Once announcing that it is officially out, she states that her "girlies" know what to do; scream and cry until somebody gets it for them.

The model then begins to walk off, with Megan expressing surprisement. She then laughs, asking Li'l C. if all the projects keep her busy, and that it must be tough. In response, Li'l C. states that it can be tough and that she hates it and herself sometimes, resulting in her wanting to cry into a bath of root vegs. In contrast to the negative thoughts Li'l C. has, she afterwards thinks of the thousands of girls who would do anything to be her, making her feel that she must be quite lucky.

Megan tells her that she doesn't have to do what she does, Li'l C. replying that she does think about such sometimes, mostly on nights between her fourth vodka and the eighth time a stranger slaps her around the arse. She continues, stating that she does think things could've been different and better, but that she does love doing autographs and having someone dress her and tell her what to wear.

After a chuckle from Li'l C., Megan asks if she's always wanted to do music, getting a reply that, ever since Li'l C was a little girl, that she did. Li'l C. states that she would sit in front of the radio and that as soon as her favourite girl group would come on, she'd press record on her cassette, only for her dad to then come in, tell her to turn it off, and to go back upstairs and start practicing again.

Megan interrupts her, apologizing and asking if her dad is also her manager. She says that it is, which can be tough, but that sometimes when it would get hard for her, he would say: "Make Kragler proud and you might just survive childbirth." Megan chuckles, informing her that, despite anything, that Li'l C. makes herself proud. Li'l C. expresses endearment in regards to the statement, expressing the wish that if only Megan's opinion was as valuable as her father's.

She then changes the topic, mentioning that Li'l C. will be singing her song soon, requesting that she discusses it. Li'l C. replies, stating that it's called "These Babies Gonna Bring You Home," and that she actually got sent the lyrics in the car on her way to the studio, but that they're actually alright. She then eases worries, stating that all of her work is Team Approved.

Megan tells her that she can go and get ready, and that she'll be seen again in a bit, saying that it was a very specific type of pleasure to chat with her, and that she cannot wait to see the performance. She then introduces Li'l C.'s performance, telling her to take it away as the Sound Effects light up in the Broadcast Room, Boseman chiming in and requesting that the applause button be played.

Disrupt's 3rd Transmission
Alan informs the viewers of his friend who let her thirteen-year-old son join the Go-Getters program, mentioning that the kid is occupied now, busy even, and that his room's never been tidier. He says that the son keeps notebooks that he won't let her read, sometimes is caught staring at her, and was found the week prior searching through her papers. He states that the kid always had a plausible answer when confronted, somehow too good of an answer. Alan adds on that the answers were like they were prepared in advance, or possibly by them.

He continues, stating that Disrupt wants to know what the news will no longer tell them, and that when they do, they will tell the viewers, hacking into their news broadcasts and defending their right to information. He confidently looks at the camera, claiming that they will resist, and they will disrupt. The Disrupt logo fades in as the transmission ends.

Post-Performance Remarks
Megan cracks a joke that if the performance doesn't distract the viewers from the world outside, that she doesn't know what will, thanking Li'l C. for her performance. She then proceeds to inform the viewers that, after the break, they'll finally be revealing the new segment of their show that they just know the viewer will love.

Nuclear Report
Signals are lost in the broadcast room as the ground begins to shake violently. Alex turns to the left and looks outside the window as the buildings nearby lose power, their broadcast studio included. Once the shaking stops, Alex flips the power switch back on, the broadcast signals returning.

Megan is then shown on Camera One apologizing for interrupting the first groundbreaking episode of the Noticeboard, informing the viewers that breaking news is being received. She is handed a paper, stating that reports are being picked up from across the continent of what appear to be nuclear explosions in four major foreign cities, with the initial estimate putting the death toll into the millions.

She then warns the viewers that power shortages are being experienced as a result of the detonations, apologizing for the interruption. Megan then states that they can now go live to Team Headquarters for an emergency broadcast.

Whilst this is occurring, in the studio where The Noticeboard is being performed, Tommy Harris gets his hand unstuck from the mailbox, but gets his head stuck in the mail bag. Geoff and Phillipa both aid him in removing the mail bag from his head as the three of them leave the studio.

Julia's Emergency Broadcast
Julia greets the citizens and leaders of the world, informing them that minutes ago, operatives working for Advance detonated nuclear explosives simultaneously in four major cities across the continent. She states that they have similar devices in 58 other urban centres, and will not hesitate to detonate them if their conditions are not met in full and without delay. She continues, saying that the people of their territory will no longer tolerate the illegal and genocidal blockade, which she demands to be removed immediately.

She goes on to state that she will accept nothing less than unconditional surrendering, that the territories will be taken under Advance's control, as well as having replacement governments for said territories installed to ensure that their citizens become part of the New Future. She states that their borders are now Advance's borders, their people are Advance's people, and they will finally be fed, clothed, educated, and healed. She then adds that, for their privileged few, the moment that they feared is now upon them.

Julia then requests that she be allowed to be crystal clear, stating that if a single shot is fired at Advance's territory, or if a single of Advance's citizens is harmed, that they will not hesitate to detonate further devices. She mentions that said devices will not be found, commenting that they are, no doubt, already being searched for, though. She continues, claiming that Advance's technology is decades ahead of others, and will expect complete acceptance of their terms at the stroke of midnight. Julia thanks the viewers, as she looks back down at her desk.

Disrupt's 4th Transmission
Alan warns the viewers that they're hearing stories of power fluctuations, as well as what could be minor earthquakes throughout the continent. He requests that the viewers stand by, as the Disrupt logo fades in. When Alan returns, he states that Disrupt has lost contact with their benefactors in Irkistan and Konislava, adding on that all of their equipment seems to be resetting. After another brief pause, he asks if someone offscreen can get the information confirmed, or verified, and that he needs it verified.

He warns the viewers that he doesn't if they can hear him or if they're receiving the transmission, but if they are, that they have to know what's been done and being done at that current moment to the countries' neighbours. He continues, stating that it's unprecedented and that the government has committed multiple acts of mass destruction in their name. The Disrupt logo fades in again, and when Alan returns, he states that he doesn't care how the viewer voted, that they didn't vote for this, and nobody did. He hesitatingly continues, telling the viewers that Disrupt is awaiting further news, but expresses concern, wondering what'll happen if the other countries respond. The Disrupt logo fades in a final time as the transmission ends.

Family Away From Home
Megan informs the viewers that she doesn't really talk about her personal life in her job, that it's not relevant or important, and that many viewers may be surprised to learn that she has a brother, named David. She tells them that right now, she can't get his stupid face out of her head. She continues, telling them that David is a researcher currently travelling the continent for work, and she doesn't know where he is. She goes on to state that she imagines there are many viewers sitting at home tonight, digesting the news, who may also have loved ones on the continent, whether it be in Irkistan, Harvia, San Palmarino, or Konislava, which Megan informs the viewers is where David was when she last spoke to him three days prior.

She continues, telling the viewers that when she says she knows how they're feeling, that she really does, but she also knows that there's a flow to events, that she sees it everyday. Megan tells them that, although tonight may feel like they're in a time of fear and darkness, they may actually be at the break of a new dawn, and they will find that out together. She states that she will be on the news every night feeling what they're feeling, and with their help, they can maybe all get to the new world. Before the broadcast ends, Megan tells the viewers to make tomorrow better.

WWJD
Jenny announces that they're out, Megan standing up to face her and asking for her opinion on her speech. Jenny, in response, embraces her in a hug, stating that Jeremy would've loved it, walking off. Megan turns back to her chair, referring to it as if it were Jeremy, stating that the old bastard indeed would've loved it.

Family Away From Home
Jenny announces that they're out, walking over to Megan and informing her that they have people ringing around, but the telephone networks are overloaded. She tells Megan that they'll find David, and Megan turns to her, asking if they know exactly which cities were hit. Jenny, in response, puts her hand atop Megan's, telling her again that they will find him.

Advance Is Justified
Jenny announces that they're out, and Megan turns to her, asking if she ever gets the feeling that she's making history.

Adverts
There are five selections of adverts for this broadcast, some of which can change depending on choices made:
 * Advance: War Broadcast - Advance: Keep Calm / Advance: Stay Alert
 * Crazy Pre-Christmas
 * Siege Survival Box / Swag Box / Flard Festival
 * SS Fun-Ship
 * Eau De Babouin