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Krueger Point Reactor, Control Room

Johnny Henderson was on duty, at the Krueger Point Reactor. He was the in charge, the top dog, in the control room. It was shortly past 8 am when Tony said, "Hey, Johnny, something isn't right." Johnny walked over and looked at the screen. The readout showed that coolant levels in the reactor were dropping, not quickly, but still dropping ever so slightly. It was barely noticeable in fact.
"Your right, Tony," said Johnny after looking over the data. "Find out why," Johny said as he pressed a red button, that sounded the alarm, as was standard operating procedure when any abnormality occurred, and then he got on the phone with corporate, to report what was happening.

8:30 AM: Krueger Point Reactor, Control Room

"Sir, I think I found the problem," said Tony. "It appears as if the main coolant pump is only working at 90% capacity, I checked with Tim, but we don't know why."
"Well find out," said Johnny.
"Well, that's the other problem sir, to do that we would need to shut the pump down, which would involve shutting the reactor down," said Tony.
"Hold on," said Johnny as he picked up the phone and called corporate.
After a short time on the phone, he asked Tony, "They want to know if the auxiliary pump can be used to compliment the main pump."
"Well... it could, but... its not exactly designed to be used for extended periods of time, and if we use it, we have no back up."
"But will it work?"
"Theoretically, it should work, but its not been tested and..."
"Good," said Johnny as he went back to his phone conversation, and repeated parts of what Tony had told him. After getting off the phone, he ordered the auxiliary pump be activated, and at the same time, the main pump be deactivated, so that at all times there was even levels of coolant in the reactor. Once that was completed he called Tim, and told him to get working on that pump.

8:45: WKPX News

"This is breaking news," said the WKPX anchorman. "Around 40 minutes ago, a master alarm was sounded at the Krueger Point Nuclear Facility. We do not know the cause of the alarm, but have been informed by a confidential source that it was initiated by someone in the reactor control room. As you all know the Krueger Point Facility is now approximately 25 years old, and is a Boiling Water Reactor. Wait, we now have a statement from Jimmy James Industries, the parent company of the one which owns the Krueger Point Facility, it reads as follows,"

At approximately 8 am today, a master alarm was sounded, but there was no emergency. Reports from the facility state that it a simply two wire crossing, and shorting out a circuit, that made the alarm think it was triggered when it really wasn't, so as I said before, there is absolutely nothing wrong. Now, why don't you go bother someone else, and leave us alone.

"An interesting statement, however, our confidential source inside the plant, is now saying that this statement it completely false. We will continue to cover this breaking news, and in moments, our own Chopper 69 will be over the facility, and we will have live shots from there."

[OOC: this is for your press, governments, or anything really, to react, and try to contact Jimmy James Industries, or the government of the Beatus, to find out information. While that is happening, there will be periodic updates on the REAL situation in the facility, and news updates from WKPX.]

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Kiravian Empire

Permissum Astrum Subleuco

Imperial Secriat of Technology

Nuclear Hazards Bureau

The Kiravian Empire requests information and confirmation of reports we've recieved of a nuclear accident in The Beatus. We also offer our assistance in containing any results of the accident.

[ooc: Would like to know why you arent posing in your springfield thread, you and i have unfinished business. ]

To The Theocracy of the Beatus:

As your not so distant neighbor, we would like to know what is the status of the reactor, and what would be the effect on Europa Atlantica if it were to malfunction.

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Kiravian Empire

Permissum Astrum Subleuco

Imperial Secriat of Technology

Nuclear Hazards Bureau

The Kiravian Empire requests information and confirmation of reports we've recieved of a nuclear accident in The Beatus. We also offer our assistance in containing any results of the accident.

To The Theocracy of the Beatus:

As your not so distant neighbor, we would like to know what is the status of the reactor, and what would be the effect on Europa Atlantica if it were to malfunction.

9:25 AM: New Beatusian Federal Offices, Office of the Nuclear Regulatory Agency

Horus Wellington looked at the pile of letters on his desk for other nations, when he came into his office, and knew today wasn't going to be a good day, after he got through the first two, he pressed a button on his intercom. "Sherry? What is this about a accident at a nuclear reactor?" Horus asked.
"Oh, yes, we received a report for Jimmy James Industries, about an hour ago," Sherry replied.
"And no one thought to tell me."
"Well, sir, the report is on your desk, look under the pile of mail."
"Ah, thank you Sherry, that will be all for now." He began to read the report. Words started to jump out at him, such as, minor occurrence, faulty wiring, plant running fine, little chance of environmental impact, and the final line, "There is no need to investigate this incident, everything is fine, we are conducting our own investigation, this is nothing, do not worry." But what really worried him was the fact that you could tell someone had taped a one hundred Nokka note to the bottom on the page, which had apparently been ripped of the page, as a third of it was still stapled to the report. He got right on the phone, and ordered inspections to be scheduled, sometime within the week. Then he went on to right up replies to the letters.

To Kiravian Empire; Nuclear Hazards Bureau,
CC: Yanitaria

We appreciate your concern, however, we do not have sufficient information on this incident, at this time, but an investigation is being planned. We will get to the bottom of this, and we will warn you, and any other nations of any damage they may be subject to.

Signed
Horus Wellington,
Chief of Operations
Beatusian Nuclear Regulator Agency

10:16 AM: Krueger Point Reactor, Control Room

"Has Tim figured out what's wrong with that pump yet?" asked Johnny.
"He's working on it, but he said it would take some time," replied Tony.
"Well how's the auxiliary pump holding up?" asked Johnny.
"Well, fine, but I still object to this. It's not safe, and your playing with millions, maybe even billions of lives here, Johnny. If that pump fails, and the coolant levels get too low... well you know what will happen, it'll..."
"I know what will happen, you think I'm an idiot, you think they put idiots in charge of reactors these days, but we can't just shut the plant down, you know how many people will lose power? It's winter time, with out power many will freeze to death, but hay, if you want to kill hundreds because millions might, and I say might die, than fine, go ahead, but remember, if you shut this plant down, it's a guarantee that those hundreds will die."
"I hope you know what you are doing, sir."

10:28 AM: Krueger Point Reactor, Control Room

"Johnny, Tim thinks he's got something," said Tony. "He says its something in the water, its building up on the pipe edges, constricting the flow of the coolant."
"Can he fix it?" asked Johnny.
"Well yeah, he can clean out the pipe, but its just going to build up again."
"Well, you get down there and help Tim out, now."
"Yes, sir."

By this point everyone but Johnny, and the security guard, had left the control room. Johnny was busy going through schematics to see if there was anything else they could do, and was doing only a brief look over the gauges, and monitors ever once in a while. He missed it when the coolant levels began dropping in the reactor vessel. He also missed the cause of the lower coolant levels, when he didn't notice that the coolant flow through the auxiliary pump was at 97% of full capacity, as apposed to 100%. The automatic system told the pump to work harder to compensate. It set the pump to pumping at 110% instead of 100% to increase the water levels. The pipe after the pump was suffering from the same build up of an unknown substance as the main pump had, so when the pump began pumping more water, it didn't help, all it did was cause pressure to build up in the pipe, and pump, and create stress on them.

OOC: Sounds like you're not purifying your water :p

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Dear Sir,

Report has come in to us that you are currently having trouble with one of your nuclear stations.

Barronian Anbaric is on hand, should you ever need us, for advice and support. Usually a brief description will give us an idea of the problem, however we are fully capable of dispatching an emergency response team within 24 hours, at a cost of $25,000 and $10,000 per day thereafter.

We wish you the best of luck in your endeavor.

Yours,

Director-Lieutenant X. Thompson
Barronian Anbaric Foreign Utilities Division

OOC: Sounds like you're not purifying your water :p

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Dear Sir,

Report has come in to us that you are currently having trouble with one of your nuclear stations.

Barronian Anbaric is on hand, should you ever need us, for advice and support. Usually a brief description will give us an idea of the problem, however we are fully capable of dispatching an emergency response team within 24 hours, at a cost of $25,000 and $10,000 per day thereafter.

We wish you the best of luck in your endeavor.

Yours,

Director-Lieutenant X. Thompson
Barronian Anbaric Foreign Utilities Division

To Director-Lieutenant X. Thompson,

We do not know what you are talking about, everything at this time is fine. There was a small issue earlier, but it was nothing. We may take you up on your offer at a later time.

Signed
Jimmy James,
Jimmy James Industries

To Director-Lieutenant X. Thompson,

We do not know what you are talking about, everything at this time is fine. There was a small issue earlier, but it was nothing. We may take you up on your offer at a later time.

Signed
Jimmy James,
Jimmy James Industries

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J. James:

Very well. We apologise for the confusion, and will endeavor to further the accuracy of our services in the future

X. Thompson

[b]11:32 AM: Krueger Point Reactor, Control Room[b]

The water levels in the reactor vessel were now at 87% of normal levels. Other automated systems were activating. The pump was now working at 125%, and if the person monitoring the cameras on the auxiliary pump had been at his station he would have seen the smoke that was becoming visible, issuing from the pump. Johnny noticed it though, on one of his brief look overs. He knew something wasn't right. He checked the pump control screen, and reallied it was operating well over its safe maximum. He quickly overrode the automated program, and brought the pump back down to 100%. Then he noticed the water levels were dropping in the reactor vessel. As he watched it went from 87% to 86%, and the speed was increasing. This was becoming a big problem. At 75% the fuel would be uncovered, and a meltdown would begin. He immediatly sounded an alarm, and picked up his radio, "Tony, we got a big problem, reactor vessel coolant levels are at 87%."

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J. James:

Very well. We apologise for the confusion, and will endeavor to further the accuracy of our services in the future

X. Thompson

To X. Thompson,

Emergency situation, Krueger Point Reactor Facility. Conditions deteriorating rapidly. Meltdown could occur. Please keep quite, tell no one.

Signed,
Jimmy James

11:45 AM: WKPX News

"We have an update on the situation at the Krueger Point Nuclear Facility, we now go live to chopper 69 who is live over the site, Charley?" said the anchorman.
"Thanks Chuck, Hello, this is Charley talking to you live from Chopper 69 high over the Krueger Point Nuclear Facility. The flashing red lights you see below are part of an alarm system, something is definitely happening, as people are rushing around down there like crazy. I've never seen anything like this before Chuck."
"Well Charley, we have another report from our confidential source inside the site, he tells us that reactor coolant levels have dropped to 83%, and we now have Dr. Lawrence Kelly on the phone with us, he is a Nuclear Reactor Technician Dr. Kelly, what is the significance that the reactor's coolant levels have dropped to 83%?"
"Well if your source is accurate, than if I were you, I'd be getting as far away from that place as you can, um... actually you know, I've got to go, I have a very important flight to catch that I just now booked, its a matter of life and death actually, so good by Chuck," said the Dr. Kelly, followed by a dial tone.
"Well all of us here in the studio hope that Dr. Kelly does will with what ever medical condition he is dealing with that requires such immediate action."

To X. Thompson,

Emergency situation, Krueger Point Reactor Facility. Conditions deteriorating rapidly. Meltdown could occur. Please keep quite, tell no one.

Signed,
Jimmy James

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J. James,

Duly noted. Our team are en-route by unmarked transports, and will arrive within hours. They will need complete access to the plant. They carry all necessary equipment with them.

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The Beatus

The airliners touched down with a screech, and taxied to the ramps. Tailgates lowered simutaneously, followed by a roar of engines. Two lorries, complete with drawbar trailers left the aircraft, followed by 4x4's, then another lorry. Eventually, nearly 10 vehicles were on the tarmac, a mixture of 4x4s and lorries. All black, all unmarked - no license plates, chassis numbers, and passports were fake. If police got involved, the drivers carried plenty of spare cash with them.

After some discussion over a map on a bonnet, drivers went to all the vehicles, before the pulled away and left the airport in a convoy that, whilst conspicuous, would be unidentifiable.

Hasty Email to the ToB:

We have heard the situation is not as you described. Please tell us the truth, what is going on?

11:50 AM: New Beatusian Federal Offices, Office of the Nuclear Regulatory Agency

Horus had received a call from a friend that told him to check the broadcast from WKPX. He got online, and found the live feed. It showed a helicopter shot over the Krueger Point Nuclear Facility. Then he received a message from Yanitaria asking about it. He quickly phoned the site, and demanded they give him the full story. Things weren't good. He called the President, informed him of the situation, and had mandatory evacuations of the entire area within a 40 mile radius of the site. The public was being informed that it was nothing, just a drill, but to hurry anyway. Troops had been called in to assist with the evacuation. They were to ensure people left, by any mean necessary. Then he composed a message to Yanitaria.

To Yanitaria,

Sorry, lied to before. Grammar bad I know, but in hurry. Situation at Krueger Point Nuclear Facility critical. Environmental impact could be devastating. Meltdown possible. Reactor vessel coolant levels dropping. Soon fuel exposed, Prepare to feel impact of massive airborne radiation dispersal. Warn others. Not Good.

12:42 AM: Krueger Point Reactor Facility

The Barronian convoy had reached the gates. Due to the evacuation order, the news helicopter was gone. In the control room, the situation was getting desperate. The reactor had failed to SCRAM, due to a failure in the hydraulic system that was designed to insert the control rods in the event of such a situation. The coolant levels were at 77%, if they dropped much lower, the fuel would be exposed, and would begin to melt. Johnny met the Barronian people when they entered the control room. "Here's the specifics," he said. "We have a boiling water reactor, and the coolant levels are dropping in the reactor vessel, due to what appears to be build up of some substance on the pipe walls within the coolant loop. The fuel is about to be exposed, and we are currently using our auxiliary pump and our primary pump is ofline. The reactor has failed to SCRAM, as the Hydraulic system that is intended to insert the control rods up into the fuel has failed. You better have a solution, or we're going to be dieing of radiation poisoning very soon."

12:42 AM: Krueger Point Reactor Facility

The Barronian convoy had reached the gates. Due to the evacuation order, the news helicopter was gone. In the control room, the situation was getting desperate. The reactor had failed to SCRAM, due to a failure in the hydraulic system that was designed to insert the control rods in the event of such a situation. The coolant levels were at 77%, if they dropped much lower, the fuel would be exposed, and would begin to melt. Johnny met the Barronian people when they entered the control room. "Here's the specifics," he said. "We have a boiling water reactor, and the coolant levels are dropping in the reactor vessel, due to what appears to be build up of some substance on the pipe walls within the coolant loop. The fuel is about to be exposed, and we are currently using our auxiliary pump and our primary pump is ofline. The reactor has failed to SCRAM, as the Hydraulic system that is intended to insert the control rods up into the fuel has failed. You better have a solution, or we're going to be dieing of radiation poisoning very soon."

"Well damn, that's a buzz-killer. Jones, get that nitrogen-truck up to the coolant pump. Adams, Kirovski, go with her. Suits on, geigers ready, timers set. You know the drill. Get a water sample and take it to MLC.

We'll look at injecting pure nitrogen into the cooling system. It's a temporary measure, but it'll take more of the heat away than the current water levels, and prevent any fires. If it works in a PBR, it'll work here. Any ideas on what the contaminant is?"

To the ToB:

If the situation gets out of hand, the USSY will deploy 5,000 Army Regulars to assist in clean up and aid.

"Well damn, that's a buzz-killer. Jones, get that nitrogen-truck up to the coolant pump. Adams, Kirovski, go with her. Suits on, geigers ready, timers set. You know the drill. Get a water sample and take it to MLC.

We'll look at injecting pure nitrogen into the cooling system. It's a temporary measure, but it'll take more of the heat away than the current water levels, and prevent any fires. If it works in a PBR, it'll work here. Any ideas on what the contaminant is?"

"Sounds good, anything to buy time. No, we don't, but this is obviously a new problem, so it has be be something that is new to our water supply."

To the ToB:

If the situation gets out of hand, the USSY will deploy 5,000 Army Regulars to assist in clean up and aid.

To Yanitaria,

Thank you, but you may wish to worry about the contamination to your nation, as if this happens, it will affect many. The situation maybe getting slightly better, we have a support team from somewhere, I really don't know much about it, went through the company and all, but the person I'm on the phone with at the site seams to think they are good, and thats good enough. Also, no matter what way this goes, I assure you there will be an investigation, and things will be changed.

"Sounds good, anything to by time. No, we don't, but this is obviously a new problem, so it has be be something that is new to our water supply."

"Right. Well, we'll have results soon. Judging by the look of the graphs, you've got some sort of salt residue buildup.

Allens, once that water comes through, I want a full ion count on it, along with a pH test. It's got to be a salt buildup."

He grabs a two-way radio from his pocket.

"Jones, where are we?"

"Almost got the rig in, sir. Won't be long now. Adams, get the hell out of the way! Throw me a bone, man, how much room have I got?"

The lorry was edging in toward the pumps, slowly as it could. A clang, then the hiss of gas.

"Shit! Patch that up!"

"Damn, what the hell are you doing woman? Adams, get that gas diverted somewhere else, shut it down, something!"

"Right. Well, we'll have results soon. Judging by the look of the graphs, you've got some sort of salt residue buildup.

Allens, once that water comes through, I want a full ion count on it, along with a pH test. It's got to be a salt buildup."

He grabs a two-way radio from his pocket.

"Jones, where are we?"

"Almost got the rig in, sir. Won't be long now. Adams, get the hell out of the way! Throw me a bone, man, how much room have I got?"

The lorry was edging in toward the pumps, slowly as it could. A clang, then the hiss of gas.

"Shit! Patch that up!"

"Damn, what the hell are you doing woman? Adams, get that gas diverted somewhere else, shut it down, something!"

Alarms began to sound again through out the building. "Sir! Coolant levels are at 75%, the fuel is being exposed, we need to get it cooled down now!" shouted a technician at a consol.
"Where are you guys with that nitrogen!" asked Johnny.
"Steam pressure is building up in the containment structure!" the technician shouted.

OOC: Oh, but you see, we weren't giving you a choice.

JK! JK! But yeah Beatus is a sight away from us, and the winds move west, so fallout isn't a problem for us. NP, Binaria, and all them might have a problem though.

"Sir, pressure in the containment structure is building, we need to do something," said the technician.
"I know, but of the two options I see, I don't like either of them," said Johnny. "What do you think, and where are you people with that nitrogen thing, cause we are having a meltdown here!"

"Sir, nitrogen input is fitted!"

"Send 'er round then, damnit!"

"Aye sir, linking up secondary pump on the rig!"

"Outstanding. Sir, as long as our nitrogen levels keep up, we've got time. My suggestion would be to get us more nitrogen - and helium wouldn't hurt either. For now, we're waiting on the ion tests."

OOC: Out of interest, and so that I can progress further, just what is the problem in the plant? It could be a contaminant, a crack in the pipe, etc.?

"Sir, nitrogen input is fitted!"

"Send 'er round then, damnit!"

"Aye sir, linking up secondary pump on the rig!"

"Outstanding. Sir, as long as our nitrogen levels keep up, we've got time. My suggestion would be to get us more nitrogen - and helium wouldn't hurt either. For now, we're waiting on the ion tests."

OOC: Out of interest, and so that I can progress further, just what is the problem in the plant? It could be a contaminant, a crack in the pipe, etc.?

[OOC: It is a crack in the coolant pipe, so water is not reaching the condenser, to cool the steam in the primary loop, so the reactor vessel is just getting steam back in, and what water is in the reactor vessel is boiling off. A secondary coolant system is slowing the process but it is not enough to balance it out. Also the hydraulic system that quickly inserts the control rods in a SCRAM have failed. Steam pressure is building up in the primary loop, and being automatically vented into the containment structure to prevent the pipes from rupturing.]

Message from the Stoklomolvi Foreign Ministry

What is happening in The Beatus? We have heard something about a nuclear power plant incident, and we wish to inquire about the situation. If the power station explodes, would Stoklomolvi be affected? We would like to send in 850 technicians at any rate.

Message from the Stoklomolvi Foreign Ministry

What is happening in The Beatus? We have heard something about a nuclear power plant incident, and we wish to inquire about the situation. If the power station explodes, would Stoklomolvi be affected? We would like to send in 850 technicians at any rate.

To Stoklomlvi Foreign Ministry,

No send help. Danger. Situation critical. Meltdown imminent. Danger. Stoklomlvi in path of radiation if situation continues to deteriorate. Sending people now only serve to get them killed. Situation may be under control. Most likely not full meltdown, at this point may only be a small venting of radioactive material into atmosphere.(=Three Mile Island) No lose of containment at this time.(=Chernobyl)

Message from the Stoklomolvi Foreign Ministry

What is happening in The Beatus? We have heard something about a nuclear power plant incident, and we wish to inquire about the situation. If the power station explodes, would Stoklomolvi be affected? We would like to send in 850 technicians at any rate.

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Barronian Anbaric Works Personnel, specifically our Emergency Response Team, have the situation well in hand, and are working round the clock to solve the problem.

We would, however, suggest that you ensure all anti-radiation measures are in place. We will inform you when the situation is clear.

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Krueger Point Nuclear Station

"Sir, I have results from the water sample. The purifier is working fine."

"Damnit. Jones - nitrogen levels."

"Holding fine. We're losing some from the line though sir."

"I think you've found our problem Jones. Johnny, sir, we believe we've found a leak in your pipeline. How many men do you have left on the facility?"

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Barronian Anbaric Works Personnel, specifically our Emergency Response Team, have the situation well in hand, and are working round the clock to solve the problem.

We would, however, suggest that you ensure all anti-radiation measures are in place. We will inform you when the situation is clear.

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Krueger Point Nuclear Station

"Sir, I have results from the water sample. The purifier is working fine."

"Damnit. Jones - nitrogen levels."

"Holding fine. We're losing some from the line though sir."

"I think you've found our problem Jones. Johnny, sir, we believe we've found a leak in your pipeline. How many men do you have left on the facility?"

"The facility is fully staffed," said Johnny. "You better hurry, pressure is rising in the containment vessel."

"The facility is fully staffed," said Johnny. "You better hurry, pressure is rising in the containment vessel."

"Good. Get all the men you can muster, suit them up, and have them checking the coolant vessels for leaks. We've got radio-detectors in the lorries if you need them."

"Good. Get all the men you can muster, suit them up, and have them checking the coolant vessels for leaks. We've got radio-detectors in the lorries if you need them."

"Roger," Johnny said, as he pulled out his radio and began issuing orders. Moments later, someone reported finding the leak. "They found it," said Johnny. "It's right here," said Johnny pointing to a spot, just before the coolant line entered the condenser, on the blueprints.

"Roger," Johnny said, as he pulled out his radio and began issuing orders. Moments later, someone reported finding the leak. "They found it," said Johnny. "It's right here," said Johnny pointing to a spot, just before the coolant line entered the condenser, on the blueprints.

"Brilliant. "Adams, grab the sealant kit. Jones, I want that switched to helium flowing round the coolant pipes, add the smoke. It should start spewing just before the condenser.

Sir, we're going to attempt a temporary repair. We've got a sealant handy, which will hopefully seal up the leak. We'll stick a metal plate over the top of that, to minimize any loss thereafter, and we'll seal off the area. Hopefully the break isn't a huge one, and we can concentrate on getting the hydraulics working again."

"Brilliant. "Adams, grab the sealant kit. Jones, I want that switched to helium flowing round the coolant pipes, add the smoke. It should start spewing just before the condenser.

Sir, we're going to attempt a temporary repair. We've got a sealant handy, which will hopefully seal up the leak. We'll stick a metal plate over the top of that, to minimize any loss thereafter, and we'll seal off the area. Hopefully the break isn't a huge one, and we can concentrate on getting the hydraulics working again."

"Good, but things are still going badly. The reactor vessel has been damaged, and radioactive material is building up in the containment structure. The system is set to automatically vent the containment structure if pressure reaches a certain level, the level at which it begins to be a threat to the integrity of the containment structure."

Across the GWO-

Millions watched their TVs as the Power Plant was about to undergo a meltdown.

"Situation is only getting worse-"
*click*
"Numerous provinces may be affected-"
*click*
"Government beginning radioactivity precautions-"
*click*

So said the TV of Matti Giorgio, one of the main Black Market operators in the GWO. He had a dastardly plan indeed if a meltdown were to occur. If the plant were to go into a meltdown, he would begin selling fuel rods to whoever paid the most. Sure, it might cause the deaths of millions, even billions, if he sold the rods to the wrong people, but that was his job, and frankly, he didn't care.

He wasn't the only one planning on taking fuel rods from the facility if the meltdown occured. A man known only as "Marshal Huszar" sat in an underground bunker, recieving this from a hacked sattelite feed. He wasn't a government officer. In fact, he was the opposite. He was the leader of the Confederation, an organization he founded when the GWO began invading his land after a nuclear apocalypse. His force had a major recruitment boom when liberals in North America fighting for Civil Rights/Political Rights needed a military reorganization, as the disciplined GWO Military was simply destroying their ranks. Not only that, but the Confederation was responsible for the assasination of GRIFFITH-I, the Grand Commander after Griffith, but before GRIFFITH-II. He was going to take those rods and devastate the GWO with them.

Meanwhile, several provinces, a total of 63 cities near The Beatus, began entering Lockdown. Extremely loud alarms were playing, the specific pattern signifying a Radioactivity Threat. Citizens were being crammed into Nuclear Bunkers by the authorities, some trying to bring their valuables with them. Most of the soldiers began putting on the Nuclear Protection addition of the standard combat uniform and began setting up patrols, as radioactive storms usually plagued cities across the GWO with the vile and deadly Grup species.