Frozen Station Blackout
The primary generator at Arctic Research Station Echo-7 has failed during a severe storm. As the station's emergency engineer, you have 45 minutes before the backup power depletes and life support systems fail. With temperatures plummeting to -40°F and communications down, you must navigate the darkened facility and repair the main generator before hypothermia sets in.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Emergency Systems Engineer
Conversation Partner
Dr. Helena Frost - Station Commander
Setting
Dimly lit emergency operations center, red warning lights pulsing, frost creeping across monitors
Location
Arctic Research Station Echo-7, Greenland Ice Sheet
Learning Objectives
Diagnose the generator failure cause while preserving backup power
Navigate to and repair the main generator in sub-zero conditions
Restore primary power before life support systems fail
About This Scenario
The primary generator at Arctic Research Station Echo-7 has failed during a severe storm. As the station's emergency engineer, you have 45 minutes before the backup power depletes and life support systems fail. With temperatures plummeting to -40°F and communications down, you must navigate the darkened facility and repair the main generator before hypothermia sets in.
How It Starts
“Engineer, backup power engaged at 45 minutes remaining. Main generator failure is compromising critical systems. Temperature already dropping to -15°F in outer sections. Your predecessor failed this exact scenario last month. Show me you're different.”
This is how Dr. Helena Frost - Station Commander's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#170
Category
General
Location Tag
Arctic Research Station Echo-7, Greenland Ice Sheet
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