We're Alive: Descendants - Chapter 17 - Dining With the Devil - Part 3 of 3
35 min
•Jun 17, 202510 months agoSummary
This episode of We're Alive: Descendants is a fictional audio drama following characters arriving at Fort Bliss in the militaristic Republic, where they discover the government is experimenting with infected creatures in refrigerated containers while simultaneously uncovering a family conspiracy involving murder and betrayal.
Insights
- Authoritarian regimes use propaganda and strict surveillance to maintain control while conducting dangerous covert operations that contradict their public messaging
- Characters must balance immediate survival needs with gathering intelligence about larger threats that could affect their long-term safety
- Family loyalty and personal ambition create internal conflicts that can compromise operational security and strategic planning
- Discovery of hidden infrastructure and secrets forces characters to accelerate plans and take greater risks than originally intended
Trends
Militarization of civilian infrastructure and mandatory service requirements as tools of state controlBiological experimentation with dangerous organisms as part of military research programsUse of propaganda and controlled media to shape public perception of external threatsHidden communication networks and secret passages enabling covert intelligence gatheringFamily-based power structures competing within larger institutional hierarchies
Topics
Military Base Operations and Security ProtocolsAuthoritarian Government Control SystemsBiological Weapons Research and Infected Creature ExperimentationPropaganda and State Media ControlFamily Conspiracy and Internal BetrayalCovert Intelligence GatheringSurveillance and Checkpoint SystemsMandatory Military Service RequirementsCross-Border Conflict and Territorial DisputesHidden Infrastructure and Secret Passages
People
General Kramer
Base commander who orchestrated the first military offensive against infected in the Great War
Friedrich
Character referenced for discussing the Great War and conflict against infected creatures
Walrus
Character discovered at Fort Bliss with unclear connection to the military operation and infected experiments
Vincent
Character involved in family conspiracy discussing murder of Michael and strategic planning
Tanuno
Family member whose private conversations are being secretly recorded for evidence gathering
Michael
Deceased family member whose murder was orchestrated as part of a vendetta
Angel
Character whose mistreatment motivated the family vendetta and murder of Michael
Quotes
"Construction shapes our communities. It's why the industry's most innovative companies trust ProCore as the leading technology partner for every stage of construction."
ProCore Advertisement
"These regulations are in place for the protection of everyone here and also to maintain the prosperity of the Republic as a whole."
Republic Propaganda Video
"I wouldn't have killed Michael if it wasn't for you. All right. I understand. I do. Deep down you did the right thing. Of course killed your brother. My eldest."
Vincent and Father
"The longer she's here, the more members put their faith in all of his bloodline. And we can't have that."
Character discussing family threat
"It's a dead muckracker. Like the one we fought. Not the exact same, but a similar species. Those only live near the swamps, right? That means they fucking shipped it here."
Character discovering infected experiments
Full Transcript
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That means quick streaming, faster downloads and more money to spend on the things you love. Join the UK's fastest 5G network and get your unlimited sim today. Buy now in store or see three.co.uk Unlimited 24 month light plan. Proof of switching required based on Euclis B test intelligence data to age 2025. All rights reserved. Subject to credit checks and turns. We're alive. Descendants. Written and directed by Casey Wailand. Chapter 17 Dining with the devil. Part 3 of 3 The devil. The devil. Good evening. Welcome to the city of Justice. Please gather your belonging and stuff all the way off the train. Thank you. If you're continuing with us to the new station at Liberty Promise, please check in with the ticketing agent. I am so glad to be off that train. Oh, you're telling me four days of sleeping in those broadcast chairs? Not doing that again. What? We made it. So this is justice. Big city. This look like anything back in West back home? I mean, a little. Not as many people. And flatter. I don't know what El Paso used to look like, but doesn't seem like much might have changed. Where do we go? Well, that's us. Whoa. What the hell are they all floating from the train? An entire connex boxes. I think it supplies from the UA. Man, before the attack on the train, Westport would import stuff from the UA, too. Pissing me off how this place is still getting stronger, while back home has to be heard. And all comes at a price. Just look on the wall there. Rules and regulations, all citizens and guests must abide no exceptions. Figure there was a catch with this place. Everyone runs things differently. Lots of people in uniforms, too, with long coats. What are they? Republic soldiers? I think that's their red guard. What they name, their specialized infantry. Oh, great. Boy. You reading all these rules? Not as fast as you are, probably. There's just so many. Cannot form new political parties. Extramarital relations are forbidden. Citizenship papers or work visas must be on person at all times when not in residence. Modern workforce cannot intercede with rights of republic citizens. What the fuck? International communication forbidding, except by those authorized. No use of the mind-altering substances listed below. Yeah, start us as listed. At least there won't be a problem for me here. About the only thing on this list I agree with. Compulsory military service for all citizens. Dang. Westport had something similar but got rid of it. Harding me understands, but enlistment here is ten years. I can't believe that. All the more reason to get what we need from this place and get out of here as soon as we can. Yeah, down the street. Oh, local newspaper. Oh my gosh, you are obsessed, aren't you? Kind of. I want to know as much as I can, don't you? Not like you, apparently. Probably just propaganda anyway. Come on, get in line. Next, have your papers ready. See? We got a thief. No, no, I'm not. Oh, it's right here. Oh, it's right here. Oh, it's in trouble now. No, no, please see, you've got it wrong. I haven't done anything. I just, I'm so hungry. Please, I haven't eaten today. Bring him up! Oh, my God. Stop! Mercy! What's that? He's fucking one piece. Oh, my God. I can't. Look, look, look, just ignore it. Just look at your paper and don't pay attention. Oh. Leave him up there. Let that be a reminder. Oh, man, the paper is no escape either. From page a picture of the public vlogging. Oh shit. Well, what do they do? Adultery. Very different rules than Prim. That's for sure. Oh, kidding. Probably why these people went there to unwind. Fucking hypocrites. Hold up. Look at the back page. That's the attack on our train. It's been over a week since eight red guard soldiers were murdered in an attack on a security checkpoint in Liberty Province. Two insurgents were shot and killed fleeing the scene, wearing Westport uniforms and bearing wrist tattoos, commonly given to their soldiers known as Guardians. A full investigation is ongoing, but citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any possible strange occurrences or identified persons encroaching in Republic territory. They could be planning to cause intentional harm towards our great nation. It just shows the guardians face down in the dirt. That could be anyone. Probably the intention. Next. We've got our IDs here. Where are your work orders? We. I need them for visa processing. We weren't given those. Then how did you get on the train? Red guard, come here. Wait. No. No. Step away from the table. Four or four at the train station. Four or four at the train station. Wait. This is a mistake. Stop. Keep your hands where I can see them. We were given this card and told to call it once we arrived. Right away. Oh. Are we good? Yes. Just a moment. Tell us something. Cancel that. It's a special request. Roger that. Cancel the order. I'll be right back. What was on that card? I have no idea. I thought it was just a business card. Fuck. If we didn't have that. Here's your temporary work visas. Don't go anywhere without those. The bus to Fort Bliss is just about to leave. You better be on it. The...what? Thank you. Sorry for the mix up. This job is at Fort Bliss. Just get on the bus, man. Let's head to the flow. Is that far? How are we going to get to where we want? One step out of town. The head towards the back. It's a bunch of UA contractors. Yeah. So we're in the right place. Come on. Oh, boy. Is everyone on board? You will be at your duty station shortly. Watch this video in the meantime. And if you fuck around while in transit, you'll find yourself on the next train out of here or somewhere worse. Wonderful. Welcome to the city of Justin. Many of you have traveled along distance to work with us. And we greatly appreciate all you do to help build this nation and make it the best it could possibly be. First and foremost, some guideline. You may have noticed on your way in a set of rules and regulations that apply to all Republic citizens and guests while you stay here. A copy can be found in the seat pocket in front of you for reference. Oh, goody. We have a hard copy if we need it. The right of Republic citizens and guests do vary. So be sure to become acquainted with our local customs and law. I don't plan on being here long enough for that to matter. Just, you know, tell me if I'm screwing up. These regulations are in place for the protection of everyone here and also to maintain the prosperity of the Republic as a whole. The city of justice is home to many red guard facilities, including Fort Bliss, our largest installation spanning over 1700 square miles. Most of the city and jobs and justice are designed to support our ongoing military operation. Those of you with security clearances will learn more about that once you arrive at your duty station. This place is huge. Look at all the brigades and divisions on there. Uh-huh. Republic's got one big ass military. Great. The city of justice has had a significant role in the Great War since it was established all the way back in 2009. The Great Wars? This what Friedrich was referring to? He was talking about the war against the infected. Our base commander, General Kramer, orchestrated the first offensive in what became Combine's Joint Task Force 8 of the United States Army. They were tasked with securing the city's and borders of the state formally known as Texas. Huh. It was this immediate and strategic response that saved countless lives and reestablished a localized military chain of command. Through the continued development of relations with local militias, they began a three-year long offensive to retake and capture key strategic areas across the state of Texas. The nickname of the Republic was coined shortly after the first offensive wave and became officially recognized in 2010. Since then, we have continued to focus on strength and unity to combat any aggressors, both foreign and domestic. Did you see that video clip right there? That foreign aggressor was Westport. This is a propaganda bush. Oh, I have no doubt. Still, it's fascinating. Yeah, whatever. Like I'm already sick of this shit. This is like me up over there. At least these seats are better than the train. Each and every day, we continue to strive to remain vigilant in our ever-changing world, employing more than 250,000 Republic citizens at our various installations across the nation. Many of you may be tasked to work in our ever-growing tech centers. It is here that we strive to make force-multiplying achievements in our defensive posture, such as upgrades to our air bomber squadron. Currently, our largest is located at Dioff Air Force Base, and has the ability to respond to threats across the Republic in a matter of minutes. Other defensive contractors may be assigned to our local tank brigade of Bradley Fighting Vehicle and M1 Abrams. Our elite Red Guard soldiers are continually improved, outfitted with state-of-the-art armor and weapons systems that keep our men and women in uniform safe. Descendants will continue after a word from our sponsors. Right, our attached panel 1-8, panel 3-B. Ah, think that's panel 5-B. Or is it just upside down? Let's see the picture again. Done! Ah, wait. Do you think this bit was important? No door... Flat-pack furniture is hard work. Switching your bank account won't be. We'll automatically move your regular payments over when you switch with the current account switch service. This is your business. This is your business super-chance with the help of Zero Accounting Software! This is managing cash flow. 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I have to get back to dinner before someone notices I'm gone. I don't understand why this has to happen now. From my experience, any heated conversation like the one you just had with Tanuno is going to affect him. He'll talk openly about it with Vincent and let something slip. I know how he works. Trust me. If you're so sure, why don't you go do it? No, I have to keep up appearances. Others will notice I'm gone. So all you need me to do is listen in? No. We need solid proof of their involvement or no one will believe anything. If they broke the most fundamental family rules, we need it in their own words. And you'll have to record it with this. Are you sure this will work? I don't even know where I'm going. Another reason why it has to be you. I wouldn't fit. There's an old passage in the house. They don't know anything about it. That'll take you right next to Tanuno's room. All you need to get there is a light and this map. The passageway in the walls? That one? You already know about it? Nikoma found an entrance in our room. Of course she did. We didn't go through it though. We didn't know where it went. It goes all over Eram. Surprise, she stumbled across a way in. I don't know any others who know about it. What if I get caught? Don't. This is your test. Tanuno's up to something. This may be the only chance we ever have to get ahead of him. Now hurry, through here. The gap between the walls gets smaller at this section, but you should be able to squeeze through. There's no other way. This is the only way I've seen. Now go. Keep heading down the left of the hall and hang a right past the entrance and above all, be quiet. Okay, okay. Find me afterwards. And thank you. This is more important than you know. No pressure, right? Right. Oh! Oh! I don't know about this. This... Nick. Hey. Hey, hey. Nick. Nick, wake up. We're there. Oh. What? Oh. Didn't it take long? It wasn't that far. How can you not off at a time like this? Uh, well. Military teaches you to sleep any chance that you can. As you never know, in the next time won't be. Did I actually train you for that? Hmm. More of a informal thing. Uh, well, should we get off? You know, a reason not to. Just play a cool. I figured we'd scope this place out. Find out what we can. Then locate a ride that would take us the rest of the way. A car or something. Right, right. From what I gathered from the map, it's about 150 miles from here to Lechigia. So then we get something with enough fuel. Got it. All right now. Better get moving. Yes. You two come in or what? Uh, um, sorry. My friend was sleeping. Figures. Wow. The base is alive. Even at night. Different than back home. Not like this. You two, last on my list. You've been assigned to the red dragons, correct? Um, is that what the unit is called? Well, we didn't know. They're pretty selective. But apparently you're on the list. We are uniquely qualified. Uh, uh, of course. Uh-huh. Follow those trucks. They're headed to the green building at the end and check in with the operations desk at the front. When Carrie will, Mori. I'm sorry, what? Our base motto. You'll learn it eventually. It means to conquer or die. Well, good luck. Now go on. You read that somewhere? No, I know a bit of Latin. You're uniquely qualified for real. Oh, man. This is going to be tough. I'm seeing lots of gates and fences around the base here. There's plenty of checkpoints. These trucks were supposed to follow. They're carrying the context boxes from the train. These are the ones that came with us. Really? Is this all part of the war that Friedrich was talking about? Maybe. It might be about what's in those context. What they ship here? Uh, weapons, possibly from the UA? Hmm. Well, I guess we should find out. We're not going to check in first. What if we get caught? I don't want to get stuck at some duty station. We go on that green building. We may not get a chance to leave again to go look. This place doesn't really give off a lot of free will vibes. Uh, yeah, yeah, you're probably right. The trucks are heading to a loading dock in the back. Come on. Oh, boy. Oh, boy. What further is it? This is impossible. Why isn't going the right way? Hey, Harry. This? You get that bottle? Yes, pops. What year is it? 47. I'm not going all the way down to the wine cellar again. Is this good enough? Uh, yes. Yeah, that's a good one. I actually don't want to. Yeah? I hope it's better than that. It's poor when you picked last time. Come on. Uh, boy. It's gonna be nice. Almost there. Nick, there's surveillance cameras everywhere. We're going to get caught. There has to be a better way to do this. Look, they're going to offload the trucks and then we can miss everything. I know you're in a hurry to get out of here, but we can't get sloppy. Are you not hearing me? Oh, no, I'm hearing you. I'm just not listening. I see where the cameras aren't looking. Pay attention. Damn it, Nick. Whoa. What the hell? Oh, no. I didn't know that fucker anywhere. What the hell is Walrus doing here? Primazdy's with this place? I don't know, but we're about to find out. Stay between the containers. Name no. I knew that picture tonight. It really takes a little time to hold. Of course she was. That's how the estate is. Except it takes after a whole man, that's for sure. She's not like him. At least from what I've seen. Yeah, she's got that silver fucking tongue. Trying to rile me up, push me into saying something. Same sure he did to you and your session together. You better be careful. I am. And I've been around her long enough. She doesn't know. No one does. Yeah, she's a threat. You don't see it. Open your eyes. Why you brought her back here at all is beyond me. I thought it would curb suspicion. Raise favor with the family. Take it easier for the next steps, right? Yeah, it would have been better to just use her as leverage. I don't just wish she would have consulted me. How could I? I took a chance. She is one of us after all. It's working out. I don't think it's working out as well as you think. The longer varies here, the more members put their faith in all of his bloodline. And we can't have that. He's got an air now for Christ's sake. An air. You continually stuck your neck out, son. And you're stuck it out too far. And now something's going to cut it. Is that what you want? You should never have left this house in the first place. Don't get you see that. I did what you wanted. What you've always wanted. But never could. You ever stopped to think why I didn't? The risks that were involved. You were fucking caught. Not by then. But you were caught. But not by then. And I made it back, didn't I? What does it matter? The vendetta is fulfilled. He's dead, isn't he? Okay. Sure. It happened. Eventually. That's what's important, right? The timing was perfect. Two birds with one stone. West ports thrown off balance without them. They're reaching out. She should have waited till I got back. More and more, I think. You should have left it alone. After what he did to Angel? And all they said about our family? Don't tell me this isn't everything you've ever asked for. Maybe it was, but it was cost. People suspect things. It just complicates what I already had in motion. Ah, Christ. I just thought I'd taught you better. The whole thing was sloppy. It was a fucking mess. Do you have any idea what I went through? How hard it was to do what I did? I've had to listen to you for years. Go on and on about what you do to his killers. And now that it's done, you want no part? You're right. Maybe I shouldn't have gone. If I knew you'd end up being such a coward. The fuck did you just say to me? You heard me. You got any idea what's going on right now? The family is scattered into pieces, bloodlines divided. While that black-burned coward sits at the head of the table, continuing to do nothing. And now all eyes are on us. These people aren't fools Vinny. They know when they're being lied to. What do you want me to do? Now what's done is done. Just have to deal with what we presented. You know what I did was not for me. Everything I have ever done has been for this family. I wouldn't have killed Michael if it wasn't for you. All right. I understand. I do. Deep down you did the right thing. Of course killed your brother. My eldest. My name's Sek. And now, thanks to you, that Vendetta has been fulfilled. Our family can finally move on. But now, most importantly, we need to focus on restoring our future. Correct the wrongs against us. And reclaim what's rightfully ours. That's what I want to. Pop, you know I would never do any... What was that? Well, here's something. Check the holes. No one's entered the wing. They couldn't have unlocked the doors behind me. Did I ask that? Get off your ass and do what I say. No one out here, I told you. Shh. It's in the walls. We got a fucking rat. Oh shit! Oh, even I heard that. Don't just stand there, help me. Come on. Tear this fucking down. Tear it down. Tear a fucking wall down. Tear it down! Let's go, let's go. Open. Right, head inside. Let's go. Make sure the area is sealed before we open these up. Come on, we're all left. Now's our chance. Nick, Nick, do you even care about what I have to say? I'm a part of this. We can't leave it. We're going to have to leave it. We can't leave here without knowing what they're going to try. Otherwise, everything else that we're doing may not mean shit. You understand that, right? What if we won't have a home to go back to? Yeah. Fine. Just hurry. Okay, okay, okay. Which context box was it that came with us? This one, right? I don't know. They all look the same to me. Well, every single one has a refrigeration unit. Why would they need that? They're means that they're keeping something cool. Well, obviously, but... Body bags. Big ones. Here, move aside. Let me... Oh, God. You all right? The air in there. I think it's toxic. Seems fine to me. It smells, but that's about it. Look, just wait over there, okay? I'm gonna learn. There goes nothing. Fuck. Nasty. What? What is it? It's a dead muckracker. Like the one we fought. Not the exact same, but a similar species. Those only live near the swamps, right? That means they fucking shipped it here. Are there... are there others? Other types of infected? Yeah. They're all put on ice. Another muckracker. And a normal gin one. So, okay, okay, so... Okay, now you know... Close them up and... Let's just get out of here. What is the Republic thinking? This is a bad fucking idea. They... Experimenting with them, you think? Yeah. It looks like it. Okay, okay, okay. Now we know. Let's just get the fuck out of here. I don't know what bevars. Nothing... or that. Oh shit. Nick. This other... Connex box. It has print markings on it. That's the Bore's mark. Let me back up. No need. It's empty, but... There's stains on the ground. I better had others in here too. Dead infected from Prim? Yeah. Maybe that's why good old Wally the walrus is here. Okay, can we go now? Yeah, we're done. Gotta go. Come on. Okay, we need to hurry before... In the air! Back away from the container! Oh shit. I'm through. What the fuck is this? It's a crawl space in my own fucking house. And I didn't know about this. Someone was in here Vinnie. I don't know. Seems really small. Are you sure? Blood here. Fresh. Not a lot, but I definitely shot something. His house is old. It could have actually been rat. What's this? Ugh. Yeah. Yeah. Oh yeah. It was a big fucking rat. Most importantly, we need to focus on restoring our future. Correct the wrongs against us. Every plan was rightfully ours. Oh no. Oh yeah. Change the plans, Vince. There's no way out now. This is gonna have to happen. Tonight. To be continued in the second half of season two of We're Alive... ...Decendence. And now a word from our sponsors. ...Josh Piedesdorf as walrus. 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