May 7, 2021

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Employees, this week our cameras recorded changes in psionic abilities, the deadliest melee technique and new attack of the Forefather’s robots.

Psi-stasis

In the field tests of the new psi glove, the unbelievable happened. The ability already known to science has evolved, becoming more dangerous and much more spectacular. Previously, psi stasis was only a small circle over the head of the victim, but now it envelops the entire body, not allowing him to move freely. Even after several years, psionics never cease to amaze us.

Red Hot Stone

This week we were surprised not only by psi stasis, but also by the extremely intelligent robots of the Forefathers. The Phalanx soldier was unlucky enough to experience their new trick — a red hot stone. Luckily, he got away with some scratches and a minor scare.

Flurry of Punches

Four strikes in a second, and the poor Black Wing soldier didn't even have time to react. After watching the tape dozens of times, we realized that there's only one technique in the melee masters' arsenal that can do that — the Flurry of Punches. We hope you never have to experience it on yourselves.

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Apr 30, 2021

Obstacles under the Dome and how to overcome them

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Employees, the Dome is a scary place full of dangers. A deadly threat awaits you around every corner. Being prepared for every whim of fate is the only way to survive.

To save you, valiant engineers have created devices that every adventurer needs. Today we'll tell you about just a few of them.

Jetpack

What do you do when a cliff blocks the way? It's dangerous to jump off, and it takes a long time to go around. And who knows what dangers await you on the way. In situations like these, a jetpack will come to your rescue. Once created exclusively for military purposes, now this technological miracle can help you move even on steep cliffs.

Portable teleporter

Found a secret passage, but a mine blocks the way? No problem! Use the portable teleporter on a nearest enemy and introduce him to the mine.

The device developed by Wesley is capable of moving targets, including people, just like teleportation of psionics. With this device any obstacle is no match for you.

Harpoon

A cyber hyena is shooting at your squad from above? The harpoon was designed especially for such cases. Despite its compact size, it can pull to you almost any creature under the Dome. Just one push of a button separates you from sweet revenge.

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Apr 23, 2021

Weapons under the Dome

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Dear subscribers! Once again, the latest issue of the post-apocalyptic CRONUS Weekly is on your screens. Can anyone hear us?

This week we'll tell you how to defend yourself in the wastelands under the Dome. We'll help you choose the best weapons and talk about the achievements of the brightest minds of mankind.

Boreas

CRONUS engineers created the Boreas cryo-laser to capture hostile flora and fauna for scientific purposes. Most of these devices were lost because of the Incident. Only some models were saved thanks to the great leadership of the New Committee. Now every rich employee or just a lucky one can get their hands on this splendid weapon for one-on-one duels. Your enemy won’t be able to move at all!

Careful, explosives!

Our surveillance cameras have detected a new anomaly in the behavior of the robokids. Everyone knows that many of them are out of control and attack humans at the first sight. But who knew that they could even explode in your face. This is a truly formidable foe, who doesn't even value their own lifes.

Improved Disk Thrower Ammo

Carmine Heights engineers have improved the already deadly disc throwers. The projectiles are now faster and more visible, and most importantly, they can hit even more targets in one shot. If you're a lone wolf, the new disc thrower models were made just for you.

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Apr 16, 2021

New Residents of the Dome

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This week we escaped one of the most dangerous creatures under the Dome, found one of the forgotten warehouses with a batch of brand new Cronus jackets, and also found a great place to fish!

Devourer

When it seemed that humanity had seen all horrors of the Dome, something unimaginable fell into the lens of our crew. A black obelisk, covered on all sides with human bodies. It seemed that this living mass wanted to say something, but all that could be heard were moans and illegible screams. Our journalist did not try his luck and ran away. Who knows, perhaps under the Dome there are still brave men left, who're ready to approach this nightmare.

Cronus Jacket

Incredible luck smiled on travelers and fans of stylish equipment. In the wastelands under the Dome, a forgotten warehouse filled with brand new CRONUS leather jackets has been found. Now every traveler can buy one of those from many shops throughout the Dome. Stock up on combonds, people!

Perfect place to fish

This past weekend, our editorial staff traveled extensively and found a true paradise under the Dome. Rocky coastline, relatively clear water, and no mutants or animals to disturb your vacation. We even kindly left a set of fishing gear here in case any of our readers happen to be there. Who knows, maybe you'll be able to catch not only fish for dinner, but also a useful artifact.

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Apr 9, 2021

Recent Findings under the Dome

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This week our reporters visited the most secluded corners under the Dome and wrote about the most unusual finds. You'll find out how Maelstrom followers have fun, what kinds of servoshell armor you can still find under the Dome, and where you definitely shouldn't go.

Church Slot Machines

What can be better than the rest after a productive day? Of course, an evening at the slot machines, where everyone can double or even triple their money! The winnings are handed out by the attentive staff of the church. They know exactly how much you’re owed. If you come without money, you can always borrow it from the church. The main thing is to not forget to return the money, because the church does not tolerate thieves and debtors.

Servoshell Armor

Servoshell armor is one of the major achievements of the destroyed CRONUS Corporation. Variants of this heavy armor have protected almost every settlement under the Dome to this day. Which of those four variants would you use?

Forgotten Hospital

Who would have thought there was an abandoned hospital hiding in the wasteland? Our journalists immediately visited the new place.

Unfortunately, it turned out that the hospital was crawling with all kinds of mutants, who had been given incredible powers by the Maelstrom. The journalists barely managed to escape. We do not recommend going on a scouting trip without proper preparation, no matter how much the medicine beckons you.

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Apr 1, 2021

Escape from the Labyrinth of Death

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Dear subscribers! Once again, the latest issue of the post-apocalyptic CRONUS Weekly is on your screens. Can anyone hear us?

For the latest issue we have prepared a video report detailing psionics, an amazing ability of living beings discovered under the Dome. We also stopped by the Roadside Picnic gas station to see if our old friend Melvin is all right. And we prepared an exclusive interview with the man who made it out of the Death Labyrinth alive.

Psionics Report

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKRlu2d4ZVQ

Even before the incident, psionics caught the attention of CRONUS scientists. The corporation was spending enormous resources to unlock the secrets of these amazing abilities of living beings. But this was only the tip of the iceberg. It was those who survived the incident who were able to fully master the psi abilities. It seems that under the influence of the Maelstrom, the psionic abilities of every inhabitant of the Dome increased several times over! Many would no longer need special gloves. But what was the price for such enormous powers?

From our report you will learn everything that mankind knows about psionics at the moment!

Labyrinth of Death

Such an ominous name went to the former CRONUS prison bunkers. Not only did our editorial team manage to meet the man who escaped from the Labyrinth, but we also got a picture from a surveillance camera. It appears that the rumors about this place are true. The prison was merely a cover for CRONUS's inhuman experiments. Mountains of corpses, traces of monstrous experiments and brutal executions are scattered literally everywhere. It is frightening to imagine under what pretext all these people were sent to prison and what experiments they underwent before their deaths.

But there are always those who will enjoy chaos. A small squad of Fops settled inside and is doing just fine. So how did our hero manage to get out of such a dangerous place? Perhaps it is better to remain a secret.

Gas Station after the Incident

A pleasant surprise awaited us at the familiar gas station. Old Man Melvin survived the Incident and is feeling fine! After getting comfortable around the fire with a famous stew, our editorial staff asked the owner about the changes that had taken place at the gas station.

It was no longer just a staging post, but a real settlement, although not a large one. Melvin and his friends installed a water supply and even got rid of the toxic anomalies in the basement. "Roadside Picnic" became livable! An important task of the locals is to maintain order and safety. Turrets are working and ready to defend the settlement. And the basement under the diner became the local prison.

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Mar 26, 2021

Safe settlements after the Incident

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The incident changed the world beneath the Dome. It has become darker, more dangerous, and more cruel to all its inhabitants. Anomalies, MOBIOSes, wild animals, mutants, robots and even your former colleagues are all eager to take your life as soon as possible.

But don't despair. Even in this crazy world there is room for humanism. The strong leaders founded entire settlements on the ruins of the CRONUS empire.

Junk Town

The Junktown grew up on the ruins of one of CRONUS' industrial buildings. This is where all those who could not enter the City have found shelter. Most of the houses are dusty tents and boxes assembled from abandoned construction materials, and literally the entire ground is crawling with rat holes. Even the old-timers don't know every possible way out of the city. But the disadvantages of the Junktown are easily overshadowed by their safety. There is even a sheriff here. Anyone who breaks the law will quickly go to jail after being kicked hard enough by the locals.

If you find yourself here, be sure to check out Beth's Shots bar. There you'll find decent booze and a bed for a night. And if your pockets are full of extra Combonds, you can even buy one of the local houses.

Town

The largest settlement under the Dome. The center of power of the New Committee. The main source of civilization in the northern part of the desert. It is here that you will remember the golden days of the CRONUS and meet the smartest people under the Dome.

Kimiko Nakamura is in charge here. Thanks to her excellent leadership skills, she was able to evacuate the Concord station in the shortest possible time, deploy personnel to Magellan, and get the Committee up and running. For which she received the chairmanship. The city is perfectly protected. And anyone who breaks the law will lose their citizenship or go to jail.

To get into the City, you have to go through a small formal citizenship procedure and fill out a couple of dozen documents. But remember, any rumors about excessive bureaucracy and bribes in the City are fabrications of ill-wishers unworthy of the title of citizen.

Carmine Heights

A town founded by Blue Wing engineers on one of the conserved settlements. Democracy,
rationalism, diplomacy and high technology rule here. The settlement is surrounded by a makeshift wall, has its own water system, power grid and greenhouse with vegetables.

Contrary to the popular belief, not only former CRONUS engineers and scientists live here. For example, the guards consist of a small group of former military personnel from the Black Wing, and simple jobs are performed by former prisoners. If the principles of the New Committee are strange to you, visit Carmine Heights. It might be just the place you're looking for.

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Feb 19, 2021

The most sophisticated weapons

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Dear subscribers! Once again, the latest issue of the post-apocalyptic CRONUS Weekly is on your screens. Can anyone hear us?

It's been a long time since our connection to the outside world was severed. You probably already know that to survive in the wastelands you’ll need good weapons. But where to get them? Make with your own hands, of course! In this issue we have prepared a selection of the most unusual weapons that will help you to deal with almost any threat.

Disk Thrower

It's hard to imagine the person who came up with this weapon. Many have found it to be unusually effective. Lethal discs do a lot of damage to any opponent, and the powerful ricochet shot mode leaves no chance for survival. But be careful, there's a great chance of hitting your companions!

After the collapse of the CRONUS empire there is a huge amount of unwanted spare parts left, you will have no problem with ammunition. A handful of metal, a couple of working batteries and any former Blue Wing worker will be happy to assemble your personal disk thrower.

Viper

The next item is called the Viper. Believe me, it lives up to its name after every use. One light press and your enemies suffocate in a cloud of poisonous gas.

Poison gas is another resource you won't be short of under the Dome. The Tree of Forefathers, poisonous anomalies and who knows what else, they all spread deadly gas that can be used for the Viper. Don't forget to wear a gas mask, though!

Melee weapons

If you can’t make a firearm yourself, then feel free to take anything that fits your hands into the wasteland. Clubs, sledgehammers, bats — all of them can save your life, or at least increase your chances of survival. One good swing and your enemies fly in different directions.

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Feb 12, 2021

New dangers under the Dome

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Dear subscribers! Once again, the latest issue of the CRONUS Weekly is on your screens. Can anyone hear us?

This is our first issue since the mysterious incident. Communication with the outside world has been severed, but we are sure that we will be able to restore it very soon! And now it's time to face it: the world beneath the Dome has changed, and we'll tell you about the dangers the wastelands have in store for you!

Locations changed a lot

CRONUS Corporation has found an outstanding artifact. During another excavation at the Nashville Research Station, an artifact of impressive size was found. On the outside, it resembles a huge ball of energy. It is hard to imagine what opportunities it will open up to mankind. Perhaps it will help unlock the secrets of the forefathers and answer the most difficult science questions or maybe even become a source of inexhaustible energy. However, many scientists note the serious impact of the artifact on climate change. Our editorial staff will follow the progress of the research and keep you informed.

Forefather tree

The forefathers' relics are the only things that were not damaged after the terrible catastrophe. Many artifacts can give you incredible powers, while others can simply kill you. We managed to get a picture of the mysterious tree. Its body contains artifacts with the most amazing properties. But no matter how tempting the fruit may seem, we advise you to avoid the tree! After all, its every hole emits a poisonous gas that will kill you in seconds.

Fops

No matter what disasters happen in the world, people are still the main threat. The Dome is no exception. Many different factions have formed here. On your screens is one of the Fops. If you see someone similar to him — run. Don't even try to negotiate with these madmen. They have no goal, they have no demands, all they want is chaos.

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Feb 5, 2021

🌪️ Emergency weather report

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Dear subscribers! Once again the latest issue of the CRONUS Newsletter is on your screens. A storm warning has been issued for the Dome this week. All employees are required to exercise extreme caution and avoid venturing into the wastelands. We don't yet know what the increased natural activity is related to.

Mysterious Artifact

Increased abnormal activity

The CRONUS Corporation is declaring a state of emergency due to increased anomalous activity. All employees are required to cancel expeditions and other planned outings until the situation improves. Do not count on high-tech equipment or protective suits. Even these can be destroyed in seconds by anomalies. Stay indoors.

Maelstrom went berserk

Since the first days under the Dome, White Wing scientists have been observing one of the most mysterious anomalies — the Maelstrom. Until recently, it behaved quietly and stayed in one place, near the middle of the Dome. But after the discovery of a new artifact, the Maelstrom went berserk. It's too early to tell if these events are related. But one thing we know for sure, it's definitely not worth going near it.

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