DOOM 3 – MARINE FOR HIRE
By Lyubomir Ivanov
My first (and so far only) Doom 3-related project. Initially called "Doom 3: The Mercenary", but then renamed as it progressed. The story takes place two and a half years before the events of Doom 3.
This story was started in July 2006 and suffered a fate similar to the "Lost Memories" – it reached a certain point (Chapter 6) and then I stopped working on it, for a number of reasons.
The upcoming completion of the Lost Memories, however, proved that such a long hiatus does not necessarily have to be eternal. I am uploading this (unfinished) story here, with the hope that I will start writing and uploading new chapters for it in the near future. Perhaps even complete it some day.
In the meantime, enjoy these six chapters; feel free to leave comments, impressions or suggestions. It really helps me. Have fun!
November 25, 2014
PROLOGUE
E-mail #194835
Sent by: Director W. Banks
Received: Feb 04 2143
Subject: Approved Job Position
Dear Mr. Harrison,
I am pleased to inform you that your application has been approved, and you are officially offered the position of security officer at the Union Aerospace Mars Base.
Your application was chosen among more than a hundred other candidates, some of whom offered highly appealing recommendations and previous job records. However, your valuable past experience, combined with your certified military and critical situation management skills, ultimately pointed our choice towards you.
If you would like to accept the job at Mars Base, we expect you to confirm your choice no later than five business days from the time of receiving this letter. I would like to remind you that the UAC offers unmatched opportunities for its employees, unequaled financial compensation for your diligent work, and a unique working environment, known as the "home away from home" among our happy and inspired employees.
Congratulations, and good luck on your new assignment.
Sincerely,
William Banks
Director of Operations
Mars City, UAC Mars Base
E-Mail: #194836
Sent By: Kelly Simmons
Received: Feb 05 2143
Subject: Confirmation
Dear Sir,
We have successfully received your confirmation. From the moment you read my message on, your job position as "security officer" (code: msec) for Harrison, Mark; personal ID: 1587-6d4-032885; male; age 31, becomes official.
Congratulations on the new job and good luck in your endeavors. We are sure you will enjoy your stay on Mars.
Regards,
Kelly D. Simmons
HR Coordinator
UAC Administration
E-Mail: #194837
Sent By: Thomas Kelly, Sergeant
Received: Feb 06 2143
Subject: Your position
-Lieutenant Harrison,
I recently came to review your application information, and I must say that I was quite disappointed to see such a capable marine joining the Mars Security. We could use your combat talents, since we are constantly short on marines, and the security demands around here tend to rise, since the civilian staff is not at all trustworthy. Be reminded that by joining Mars Security, you become a corporate employee, no longer serving in the Marine Corps. I guess they would pay you more when you work for them, if you value that more than your professional ethics and honor.
There are no former marines, sir. I sincerely hope you would listen to the call of your duty and come to our assistance. Thus, you won't waste your talents and military expertise.
If you happen to change your mind about the job, please inform me without delay. Your assistance will be appreciated.
Sergeant Kelly
E-Mail: #194838
Sent By: John K. Rogers
Received: Feb 08 2143
Subject: Travel Arrangements
Mr. Harrison,
Your journey to UAC Mars Base has been arranged for February 20, aboard the ship "Shadow Dancer." Your departure is set for Spaceport sector SPR-R34DY at exactly 6:00 in the morning, since the launch conditions will be most suitable at that time. Be there on time, or you miss both the flight and your job. The journey would last 1 standard Earth day, and you will arrive at Mars Base early in the morning on February 21.
Enjoy your remaining days on Earth, and have a nice journey.
J. Rogers
Travel Scheduling and Coordination, UAC Mars City
E-Mail: #194839
Sent By: Director W. Banks
Received: Feb 08 2143
Subject: Information Requests
Dear Mr. Harrison,
As required by our employee recruitment policy, we must inform you about all facility officers, who have requested your personal data for review since you applied for the job (January 04, 2143). These people have requested your personal information so that they can make a decision whether to give you a special assignment in their respective facilities (for example Delta Labs or Administration).
Here is a list of everyone who requested to review your personal information and application:
Frank Delahue
Hans Krieger
James White
Daniel Smith
Malcolm Betruger, PhD
T. Hall
D. Fish
H. Grosse
Elizabeth McNeil, PhD
Of the people listed above, only Dr. McNeil has expressed significant interest towards your application. She will contact you within a few days after your arrival on Mars.
E-Mail: #194841
Sent By: John K. Rogers
Received: Feb 13 2143
Subject: Ready for departure
Mr. Harrison,
All documents and procedures have been finalized, and now everything is prepared for your coming here and the start of your new job as a security officer.
Remember, when you arrive, the first thing to do is to head directly to Reception for processing.
See you in one week,
J. Rogers
Travel Scheduling and Coordination, UAC Mars City