Dialog Sample
The Captain: a grizzled war veteran who believes in the cause but has seen too much death.
The Lieutenant: young, earnest and dedicated, she will do whatever it takes to win the war; but is she ready for what lies ahead?
Helpless civilian: helpless, comical and tragic. They just want a beer and soft couch, you know?
CAPTAIN
(Serious)
Good hunting, pilot.
CAPTAIN
(Serious)
Let's see what you can do, pilot.
CAPTAIN
(Serious)
Ugly machines. Nice shot.
CAPTAIN
(Serious, deadpan)
Remember: if you run out of fuel, you die.
LIEUTENANT
(Serious)
This is a simple extraction mission. There are a few static defenses so be ready.
LIEUTENANT
(Serious)
Get the reactor and head to the extraction point. Destroy any targets you find.
LIEUTENANT
(Excited)
I've marked the main entrance on your display.
LIEUTENANT
(Happy)
Good luck!
LIEUTENANT
(Happy, urgent)
Nice work! Now get out of there!
LIEUTENANT
(Serious, a little disappointed)
One less reactor for the enemy. Try to get it out in one piece next time.
LIEUTENANT
(Serious, excited, urgent)
That was fast! Watch out for reinforcements!
HELPLESS CIVILIAN
(Happy)
Woo hoo!
HELPLESS CIVILIAN
(Dying)
Nnnooooo!!!
Published February 9, 2019