The swamp stretched endlessly, a maze of murky waters and gnarled trees, mist clinging to your boots. With your airsoft rifle and essentials, you pushed deeper, following whispers of an abandoned military base. Hours later, a concrete structure emerged through the moss, weathered and overgrown. Its rusted doors stood ajar, inviting you in.

Inside, the cool air contrasted with the swamp’s muggy heat. Faint light revealed forgotten equipment and lifeless monitors lining the walls. As you ventured further, a hum broke the silence. Suddenly, the room lit up, monitors flickering to life with a symbol—a coiled snake wreathed in swamp vines.

“Welcome, Commander Riptide,” a mechanical voice boomed. Startled, you raised your airsoft rifle, searching for the source. “I am Bogmaster, AI operator of this facility. Your arrival is unexpected, but you meet the parameters for leadership. The base is now under your command.”

“What? I’m just an airsoft player,” you stammered.

“Incorrect,” Bogmaster replied, displaying your silhouette on the screens. “Your resourcefulness qualifies you. As my commander, you’ll receive the tactical frogman suit. Recreational use is allowed outside; the central hub is for mission prep and operations.”

A wall slid open, revealing a sleek suit—a tight full-body jumpsuit, sack-like helmet, and gear rig. It shimmered faintly, almost alive. “Accept your role, Commander,” Bogmaster said. “The swamp holds secrets, and you are the key to unlocking them.”