Priya Korpal's Diary Entry Compilation

Christopher Odd's XCOM 2: Season FOUR

A/N: Hey everyone! BasikShaft (a.k.a. So Whack!) here. This is a collection of all the logs I wrote for Priya "Innocence" Korpal; the one and only Rogue in ChristopherOdd's XCOM 2, Season 4 campaign that he's just recently completed. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend checking him out on YouTube. He's got a couple of other seasons on his channel as well and he'll be beginning a new one shortly. People tend to role play certain soldiers on his campaign (please also see Jahana Locksley's sharpshooter diary which is posted on FF as well; it inspired me to do this in the first place!), so if that's your cup of tea, I definitely advise checking out his seasons.

Priya's logs below are just supplements to the videos, but I do hope you enjoy! They started off short, but as others got involved, they grew longer.

Along the way are also some 'intermissions' that aren't Priya's logs, but story sections and her reactions to the writings of the other writers whom I worked with this season. Unfortunately, since I didn't write their logs and story ideas, I have opted to not include their works in this collection as it doesn't belong to me. However, Priya's response to some of their writings will include a note on which video you can find their work!


Part 1 – Shen's Last Gift, Alien Hunters, SPARKS, Psi

"Rk. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 01"

Every night, I still feel the pain. My wounds never fully healed, because there was no one qualified to tend to them. But it doesn't matter. It's nothing compared to the agony of losing my big brother. I've decided to embrace the pain. It will guide my every action. Every time it burns, I'll recall what those sons of bitches did to my only family. Still, I have a long way to go. Ali showed me basic combat skills, but in his words, I was still "as green as a cucumber". A mere rookie up against the might of ADVENT.

Perhaps that's why the Commander hasn't yet called for me. In any case, as soon as Shen completes construction on the Guerilla Tactics School, I hope to be spending most of my time in there. To enhance and improve my combat ability. Turns out there's another Indian aboard the Avenger, as well as other people as 'green' as me. I'm optimistic that I'll come to see them as my new family as we take this fight back to ADVENT. With Commander Odd back, I have no doubt we will overcome any challenge.

Out.


Part 2 – 5% Club

"Rk. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 02"

The first squad came back without a hitch, but the man nicknamed the Professor seemed twitchier than usual. I heard someone mention that he was mind controlled, something my older brother told me about when he encountered the sectoids during the initial invasion. I can't imagine what it must be like to pull the trigger on your friends against your will.

It must have taken all the fight he had in him to miss a point blank shot on his comrade. I'll admit it has me nervous, especially now that I've been called up for the next mission. I'm glad I'm not the only rookie going along for the ride. Still, I know there's a chance that I may not make it back. But we've got Commander Odd watching over us. Short of anyone betraying the team and blowing us all up, I'm confident we'll succeed.

Out.


Part 3 – Fleche!

"Sq. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 03"

It was a mixed bag today... Alright, so I was a bit nervous - really nervous? I think I went a bit overboard? I probably did, but what a rush! I've got my first confirmed kill! Watching that trooper blow to smithereens is easily one of the most satisfying things I've ever done. We all made it to extraction, and recruited a new scientist for the team.

But then it was time to head home. The ride in the Skyranger was super quiet. As I slapped my knee, beaming with pride, everyone else seemed to be avoiding eye contact with me. After we grounded, I got pulled aside by Commander Odd. His words were somewhere along the lines of "you're being a bitch" before he walked out and slammed the door. Doesn't mince words, but I like that, even if it felt a bit harsh. I'll try and tone it down I guess, but no promises. Maybe I'll just have to find a way to back it up. I feel like this personality is hard set in me. In either case, mission accomplished!

Out.


Part 4 – Retaliation!

"Sq. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 04"

New guy on the team. Tobias 'Squadwipe' Batch. And, of course, I'm the one who has to bunk with him. Commander Odd had a rather unsettling grin on his face when he gave me the news, mentioning that it'd be a good chance to re-evaluate my behavior on the field by spending some time with this Tobias.

I already feel uncomfortable. Mr. Squadwipe keeps waking up in the middle of the night, screaming his head off as his hand grasps for his stash of grenades beneath the bed (did I mention he has a freakin' whole stash underneath where he sleeps!?). Every time I ask him about it, he just mutters something about "having that dream again" before going back to sleep. He's got some major PTSD issues. And I thought I was bad. I'm about ready to repent.

Out.


Part 5 – Batch's Close Call

"Sq. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 05"

Mr. Squadwipe returned with the rest of the team after their latest adventure, though he did collapse a few times before the team's usual posing to await any promotions assigned by the Commander. So I figured Tobias would spending a bit of time in the infirmary as I reclaimed my peaceful nights alone. That is, if we actually had an infirmary...

Instead, he now wakes up groaning in the middle of the night before summoning his GREMLIN (gifted by the Commander after Batch's ascension to Specialist) and ordering a medical protocol on himself every hour or so. Commander Odd says I need to look after him while the rest of the uninjured squad heads out for a supply raid. In the meantime, I might look to help out with the AWC construction.

Out.


Part 6 – Supply Raid Beatdown

"Sq. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 06"

The group came back from Operation Dark Doom (sounds like something 'Squadwipe' would prophesize) bearing gifts and were led of course by 'Magic Mike' (i.e. not Channing Tatum). I can't lie though; he seems like the kind of badass who doesn't look at explosions, and I'm glad he's on our side. Wish I could take Walker's place and bunk in with him, but beggars can't be choosers I guess.

In other news, no ADVENT burgers were found in the train wreck, so we're still stuck with the "100% nutrition your body needs" goop Central whips up down in the mess hall. They did find a nice scope modification though which the Commander promptly slapped on my SMG after he witnessed the abomination of my training session this morning. I told him that I always had a feeling my skills with computers had some untapped hidden potential but he warned that I 'was being like that again'.

He's rostered me for the next rescue mission, telling me to just stay out of sight and scout ahead. Getting the drop on the enemy may help with my aim too. But with my old scars still hampering my health, I think I'll settle for "try not to die".

Out.


Part 7 – Revenge Kills

"Cpl. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 07"

I feel sick. I watched Protocall die right before my very eyes. And there was nothing I could do. Carmine gave me the aid protocol, and I could only wait and see what happened. We didn't even have time to carry his body back to the Skyranger.

The Commander told me it wasn't my fault. He twitched his jaw, followed by a low whisper of "that's XCOM baby!" before re-reading the note that came with Protocall when he first boarded the Avenger. Even he seemed shaken up by it, which is comforting to know. I know he looks out for us and tries to keep us alive out there. Still, it'll be tough for me to overcome my survivor's guilt.

I'm going to take the Commander's advice and go in using stealth next time. It's what Jasmine currently does. In fact, I might go see her now the AWC is up and get some tips on staying out of sight. Otherwise, I'll hang around the bar for a while and drink in Protocall's honour.

Out.


Part 8 – Long War Alien Pack

"Cpl. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 08"

Another mission, another soldier in the AWC. Magic Mike ended up getting the life squeezed out of him for a second. Kerrigan got a chance to show the Viper her boomstick in the end. Unfortunately, we don't have the manpower to staff the AWC, so we're left with a lone scientist for now, checking if Mike received any brain damage due to oxygen deprivation. Somehow, I doubt his method of showing him a bunch of binary code and asking Mason what the numbers mean will be of any help. Hopefully we get someone on board who can actually operate the equipment sometime soon.

ADVENT have now hit another resistance base and I'm heading out. Last time, Jasmine took a shot in the back out there. I definitely won't be going as nuts as her. She must have hidden my shiny scoped SMG somewhere though, probably her warped perception of a dare. It's just something she'd do, I've learned from our conversations. I hope I find it before we take to the skies.

Out.


Part 9 – Terror Time

"Cpl. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 09"

I saved as many as I could. It was all I cared about after what ADVENT did to my home... what they did to my brother. I didn't do much else, but every time I glanced over my shoulder, Walker was taking some insane shots that were out of this world and making 'em look easy. I'd call him our guardian angel, but he was actually more like some kind of archangel with those critical shots that got us out of trouble. The goo that flew off the faceless I stood toe to toe with seemed to have concealed my position for a moment while other ADVENT troopers rushed by, so that was something.

Being near the Sectoid and all his psi energy must have had an effect on me. I had a minor freakout on the way back to base, imagining the Skyranger ending up in a crash, but it was just some horrible nightmare. Jasmine probably won't be impressed that I behaved like a turtle the entire mission, but she was the one who ended up in medbay, not me. I'd better go see if she's checked out of the AWC.

Out.


Part 10 - #$%

"Cpl. Priya 'Innocence' Korpal - Diary Entry 10"

It was Jasmine's first mission since she came out of the AWC. I don't know what the hell that scientist might have done in there to augment her strength, but according to Walker, she single-handedly almost leveled the entire building with one swing of her axe toward a Sectoid a few feet away. The force of it was so great, it obliterated the access point just before Carmine could steal the Weapon Systems Data. I almost didn't believe him, but the rest of the squad corroborated the story and gave Jasmine a look of disgust, shaking their heads. When I asked her about it, she was adamant that something else destroyed it, like some kind of bug. Sure.

None of them are particularly happy with her, especially Carmine. I can see Jasmine's putting on a brave face and pretending to not give a damn, and she seems more confident than she was before the mission (almost demolishing an entire building probably helped, even if she failed the mission for everyone). Still, I have a feeling that she's disappointed in herself, especially on her first outing after her injury. I feel bad for her, and I figure she probably could use my company until people start talking to her again. I'd better go and give her some comfort for a change.

Out.