The Incorrect Art of War [Episode 11] - Bombs Away

A J Summersgill and Jim H Moreno | October 09, 2005  | 0 comments  | Print  | E-mail

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Starring:

Doctor Sinister

Doctor Sinister. An evil Supervillain with an insane lust for power. From his secret island base, the Doctor plans to become future Emperor and Warlord of the planet Earth. Enjoys the company of cats and cloned genetically modified Dinosaurs.

And featuring:

General Menace. Graduated from West Point Military Academy with honours, served for twenty-five years in the US Army, reaching level of 2-star General in command of training facilities before being recruited by Doctor Sinister to command his New Model Army of World Domination. Has a penchant for cigars.

EPISODE 11 - “Bombs Away”

The polished black floor tiles of the Sinister Imperial Command Complex seem to stretch on through miles and miles of dark corridor as General Menace strolls through the massive underground base. Apart from the sharp noises of his heels snapping on the floor, the only other sound to be heard is the gentle hum of the air conditioning from the vast life-support machinery deep below.

After descending a few levels, the General passes various doors, some bearing alarming signs warning of various types of nasty death should they be entered, some sealed up completely, failed experiments contained within the rooms behind. Muffled screams can be heard from some of the sealed doors, cries for help or muted roars of hideous monsters.

As the General descends deeper, he passes the occasional guard overseeing the most sensitive areas of the base, snapping to attention as they see him. Eventually the General reaches a huge lobby area containing a large security desk, several armed guards and a retina scanner. Passing through the checks, General Menace enters a massive elevator, which also contains its own guard.

Five minutes later in the Inner Sanctum…

General: Hello? Anyone home?

(There is no reply, only the sound of martial music blaring out from a distant room gives any sign of anyone being present. The General proceeds into the next chamber and is stopped in his tracks at the sight of a Siamese cat sitting on the floor preening itself. It stares at him accusingly with piercing blue eyes before picking something from the floor and running away. Venturing further in, the General finds Doctor Sinister on the floor attempting to glue together a model of HMS Victory, he seems to be trying to pry something from his hand)

Ahem.

(Doctor Sinister continues working on his model, shaking his left arm vigorously)

Sir? I was wondering if you had a few moments?

Doctor Sinister: Ah! General! Good to see you, sorry, I didn’t hear you come in. Have you seen a cat anywhere?

My apologies for barging in my Lord, however… Actually yes, I did see a cat, it had something in its mouth.

Yes, that would be Fox. He’s stolen my solvent. Your arrival is perfect timing as ever General, I appear to have accidentally glued the mainmast of this ship to my robotic hand and now the cat’s run off. Can you….?

Erm, of course Sir, however…as I was saying…

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