For over three months now you have been stationed at this drab research outpost, situated on a remote island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. You have been contracted by the military as a genetics specialist to study recent deaths occurring in the local marine life, determine the cause and assess any danger to human personnel.

Due to the classified nature of the majority of other projects being carried out on the island, being one of the few civilians involved hasn't made life easy. Little respect and even less information has led you to find solace in the tranquillity of your tropical home, indulging in as little contact with the main core of workers as possible. Lisa, however, a Naval Officer and marine biologist based with you, has fortunately been compassionate to your situation, acting more as a scientific colleague than a military chaperone. grail: In function "+intro", unknown command "style".

REMOTE MILITARY BASE, SOMEWHERE IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN
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This space is used for both work and recreation. A writing desk stands in the southwest corner beside a comfortable-looking sofa. In the east wall, a recess forms a small yet serviceable kitchenette while to the north there is an open door through which you can enter the bathroom. A large poster of a blue whale, hanging on the west wall by a doorway, serves to soften the decidedly military feel of the room. Doorways to south and east lead into your and Lisa's quarters respectively.

On the writing desk is a science encyclopedia and a microcassette recorder.

A simple wooden chair stands before the writing desk.