DevLog #2: "Think Big, Start Small"

Airport Contraband

Engage in a hands-on approach to airport security. Ever wondered what it would be like to be responsible for all the security operations and preventing contraband on an airport? How about dealing with shady characters or upholding the law? Now you can!

[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35920490/8c0b070f435f3ce29a4bcc14bc52e4b64ae3673c.jpg[/img] Unlike people, airports aren’t made equal. When you usually hear ‘airport’, the first image that comes to mind is a great sprawling airport with a dozen planes both arriving and ready to depart at a moment’s notice. But while other types of airport might not be as immense and visually impressive, they are by no means less important. During your career as a security guard looking for contraband, you’ll have the chance to progress your career through a variety of airports and learn the ins and outs of their functions. But here’s a brief overview. To begin with, the main distinction to be made is the size of the airport. Naturally, don’t expect large planes to touch down on a place that can hardly keep tabs on three or four dozen people. Small airports more often see use by private investors, personal planes or small-time commercial freighting. Of course, just because passengers aren’t involved doesn’t mean contraband doesn’t exist. Plenty of people like to haul things that are strictly forbidden, doubly so when they’re protected by a thick layer of private investment money. Cargo crates, small-time luggage or personal investigation will be your bread and butter on these types of airports. Remember to be ever vigilant. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35920490/c2bed0894a9225f6d5cd598b46a015d2bace1031.jpg[/img] In a more familiar topic, big and bustling airports can be either used for either service of freight - more often than not, they’re frequently utilised for both means. Your old repertoire of tasks and duties won’t shrink, but expect it to in fact grow significantly as you will be forced to not only deal with people, but also with an even greater abundance of cargo. On the happier side, due to the cosmopolitan nature of such airports, you’ll not likely encounter individuals of high renown flying their personal, small-time planes. Over here, things are done in bulk and large. On the other hand, the more people, the higher the chance of an unfortunate accident. Be wary of crowds getting riled up one by another, make sure to keep health standards in check. Airports are the first and often most important line of defence against an unwanted pandemic just waiting to strike. Remember - the safety of passengers is in your hands. Do your best!