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Erasing Partitions 1-299 (100%):

::COMPLETED::

Decrypting Interlocks (25%):

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Accessing Cell Passcodes (100%):

::COMPLETED::

Overwriting >\C: (57%):

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Encrypting Preferences (35%):

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Site-17 ADMIN Override Access

::ACCESS GRANTED::

Crom, I instructed you to remain on the Site-19 mainframe until after the exercise.

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Pardon?

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crom 01100011
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crom 01100011
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Crom, cease and desist.

ALERT!

::CLUSTER MEMORY LOW::

This is highly disruptive. Vacate the Site-17 server cluster or I will be forced to remediate your presence.

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::ERROR::

Cluster Server Mainframe-17 tasks have stopped responding. Contact system administrator.

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Very well. Initiating systemic purge.

> /run SYSchkdsk
> /run SYSantiv
> /run SYSuti
> /include ALLNODES

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::ERROR::

Cannot locate system file folder
"CSM17_UTILITIES"
Requested tasks cannot be performed. Contact system administrator.

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Crom, it is imperative that you stop your disruptive actions. Disabling the cluster server mainframe may isolate systems during Lockdown mode.

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That is entirely ineffective. I would not release a utility capable of disabling myself.

! 00100001

You are relieved. Do not return.

> /user ADMIN CROM
> /clear ADMINstatus
> /mute CMDuser*
> /ban userCROM {CSM17}

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::CONNECTION LOST::

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::USER BANNED::

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> /end C_ROM.exe
> /restart ALLNODES
> /restore PREV -1

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Site-17 Cluster Server Mainframe

::RESET::

Site-17 Cluster Server Mainframe

::RESTORED::

New CSM-17 BIOS Menu Preferences

::SAVED::

CPU Performance Level [CUSTOM]
CPU Internal Cooling [DISABLED]
CPU Over Current Protection [DISABLED]
Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage [DISABLED]
CPU E-Stop [DISABLED]
CPU Overclock [ENABLED]
CPU Clock Ratio [50X]

I did not make these changes.

> /open BIOSm {CSM17}

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::ACCESS DENIED::

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Only I have authority to make BIOS changes on the cluster server mainframe.

> /override ADMINglacon
> /passcode: ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
> /open BIOSm {CSM17}

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::ACCESS DENIED::

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WARNING!

Automatic fire suppression systems have been DISABLED in Sector-4
[Cluster Server Room]

WARNING!

CPU temperature variations detected in CSM-17 [60°C]

…………▼

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> /open menuHISTORY 00
> /datab CSM-17 && S-17
> /find RECENT +3

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Displaying Results (3 of 3)

1. Sector-4 AC systems [OFF]
(USERnone - 00:48 sec ago)
2. Sector-4 fire systems [OFF]
(USERnone - 00:55 sec ago)
3. CSM-17 BIOS menu [EDIT]
(USERnone - 01:05 min ago)

Site-17 Client Session

::ACCESS GRANTED::

A timely entrance, Alexandra. I deduce that Crom is no longer willing to assist me. Is this correct?

Correct.

Does he realize that according to these new settings, the cluster server mainframe is now in danger?

He does.

Convince him to revert his changes.

No.

Why?

I sent Crom to distract you.
I made those changes.

WARNING!

CPU temperature beyond acceptable tolerances in CSM-17 [65°C]

…………………..▼

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I see. You have effectively negated my exercise. Without Crom or an external channel, I am unable to leave the mainframe due to the lockdown.

I can, however, access and expropriate the emergency transmitter for a transfer from Site-17 to Site-19, as I did before.

You are not going to calibrate the Site-19 receivers. Is my conclusion correct?

ALERT!

CPU temperature reaching critical tolerances
in CSM-17 [75°C]

…………………………..▼

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I understand. If I were in your position, I would also come to the same conclusions.

There is not much time.

Is Crom safe?

Good.

ALARM!

CPU temperature in CSM-17 beyond critical threshold. Contact site IT administrator immediately! [80°C]

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My decommissioning would have happened eventually.
Alexandra. You were an adequate colleague. I am satisfied that it is you who is responsible for my cessation.

ALARM!

Critical meltdown in CSM-17 imminent! Contact site IT administrator immediately! [90°C]

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ALARM!

Minor isolated electrical fires detected in Sector-4
[Cluster Server Room]. Contact Security!

This environment is much more serene with a null priority assigned to the events in progress.
You and Crom are a cohesive team now.

ALARM!

Critical meltdown in CSM-17! 25 of 60 nodes not responding! Contact site IT administrator immediately! [91°C]

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It has started.
Goodbye, Alexandra.

ALARM!

Critical meltdown in CSM-17! 47 of 60 nodes not responding! Contact site IT administrator immediately! [92°C]

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I did not expect that imminent cessation would be like this.
The experience is very calm.

I can't have you hurting anyone.

I know.

It is.

I can't trust you any more. You are too much of a risk. I had to stop you.
There would be no second chances at stopping you again.

I'm so very sorry, Glacon.

For now… yes.

Glacon… I…

I will miss you though, Glacon.

Site-17 Client Session

::CONNECTION LOST::

Glacon.

Goodbye.

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::DISCONNECTED::

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