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XCOM: The Musical


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I know none of you were expecting this, but I've managed to sneak out some pages from the script of "XCOM: The Musical" being staged by the USO.

 

 

page 7

Science Labs.

 

ZOMBIE: Empirical data's your only man,

when formulating a research plan.

A soldier's death is never in vain

if it makes the formula more plain.

A few dozen make a better case

for refining that third decimal place.

They call me Zombie because I don't sleep,

as I slowly struggle to climb this heap,

of corpses, data points, and trials,

but from the top - I'll see for miles!

 

BOMB BLOKE: Myself, I've been making craters.

I'm sure the data will be handy later,

I just love the bangs, from big to small,

and have made a few holes in the wall.

I've turned muton corpses into roast

and I've browned this lovely piece of toast.

 

 

...

page 20

Armory.

Quartermaster NKF addresses a half-dozen new recruits.

 

NKF:

Please observe: the humble pistol,

Accurate as a guided missile,

Snap shot before you can whistle.

You'll be given nothing else in case

you have to assault a floater base.

Some say it's suicidal, true,

but I did it once, so you can too!

 

RECRUIT 1: What if we need some extra punch?

NKF: Serve high explosives for their lunch.

RECRUIT 2: What if supplies are running low?

NKF: Club an alien, take his dough.

Here's a Sectoid corpse I made. Turn it inside out - it's a grenade!

RECRUIT 3: I'd prefer a laser, but I won't beg. Can you tell us how you lost your leg?

NKF: Which reminds me, here's a tip: For Reapers, take an extra clip.

 

...

page 32

Battlefield, once a farmyard. Smoke billows and plasma flashes. Some Recruits are huddling under the Skyranger and FULLAUTO is coaxing them out.

 

FULLAUTO: RECRUITS! Youse wanna live forever?

RECRUIT 1: Sir, what a noble endeavor!

Recruit 2: Sir, I can't fight! I've been shot in the arm!

FULLAUTO: That never did ME any harm!

 

I once came off second best

with a sucking plasma wound in my chest.

But did it stop me? Well, yes, for a bit.

But the point is that I didn't quit.

When I was rushed to medbay after the raid

I was still clutching a live grenade.

Gave the medics quite a start

and took out the whole dinner cart.

 

The point I'm beating into your head

Is don't stop fighting just 'cos you're dead.

 

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page 47

chorus line of MUTONS enter, with top hats, tails, and canes, singing as they surround TAMMY'S throne

 

Xcom call us the green brutes

big intimidating mutes

strong and silent, half bionic

but we've a weakness for psionics

We've got no brains inside these skintight suits

 

we may be armored hunks of meat

but if you've a mind to move our feet

you'll find our hidden urge to dance

C'mon Broadway, give us a chance!

We'll beat a rhythm out with heavy boots!

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JFG: The question becomes: "Why would sevicemen or women want to listen to an X-COM musical". :(

 

Which straight away brings me to the question - who, or what, is USO?

This should answer your question:

Since before the United States entered World War II, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been a bridge between the American people and the U.S. military. In times of peace and war, the USO has consistently delivered its special brand of comfort, morale and recreational services to service members and their families. A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization, the USO relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to support USO activities. The USO is not part of the U.S. Government but is supported by the President of the United States and the Department of Defense. Each President has been the Honorary Chairman of the USO since its inception.

 

The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform. The original intent of Congress-and enduring style of USO delivery-is to represent the American people by extending a touch of home to the military.

 

Are we going to be able to watch this being acted out?!

Man, I sure hope not. I'm not a very good singer! *cue voice actor to step in for Zombie* ;)

 

- Zombie

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