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Title                   : THE LAB
Filename                : LAB.MAP
Author                  : Chris Williams
Email Address           : Chris.Williams@sierra.com
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DISCLAIMER
There is no warranty provided for this level.  It is AS IS.  APOGEE does
not support this level in any way.  This level is to be used only with the
registered version of DUKE NUKEM.

To run this map, type DUKE3d -map LAB.MAP

Story:
In the year 2366, mankind has spent two centuries searching the confines
of our galaxy.  On April 16th 2566, our latest manned spaceprobe Conroy
was sent for a manned mission to IO, to bring back mineral samples for
research by Solkey Labs.  Communications were lost from the probe on arrival
at IO.

Six days later, April 22nd, another manned probe was sent out to recover the missing
probe.  The Conroy was badly damaged and the crew compliment of 15 lay dead
in a tattered remains.  Lying next to the bodies in small containers were the
soil samples from IO, which were sent to the lab pending the investigation
of the crews deaths.

Investigations on the crews deaths was believed to be an internal oxygen
tank explosion which severed several plasma containment units causing
lethal amounts of radiation to seep through the probe killing all the crew.
The case was closed.

Six weeks later, a communique from Solkey Labs was received by the Orion
Committee, the leaders in spaceflight exploration.  Solkey reported finding
several egg-like objects embedded withing the rocks and soil, and were
successful in cultivation of the eggs.  Solkey uploaded all available findings
to Orion and send daily reports on their progress, until two days ago.
Communications from Solkey halted, and no contact was able to be made.  Four
scientists and a team of engineers went to Solkey to fix any problems and
gather information from the past couple of days, but they have not reported
back.

The Orion Committee sent word to Washington to ask for assistance at Solkey.
President Nexa authorized the use of Cadet Space Marines (CSM) for training
duty at Solkey.  The CSMs launched to Solkey Labs.  They too have not reported
back.  President Nexa has called for you, a specialy engineered race of marine
to go to Solkey Labs and find some answers, retrieve any available information,
find survivors, and get the hell out of there.  It's all up to you.
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Let me know what you think about this level, I would appreciate ideas.
I am aware that several things in the game don't make sense.  It's not
supposed to. It adds spice and flavor.

HINTS:  There are NO KEYCARDS in the game, you don't need them.
        There are no hidden rooms, so don't waste time trying to bomb walls.
        Kill everything, it's just plain fun.
        The game ends when...you'll see.







