Hernando will take a look at the shelves to see if he can understand the order. If it is a code (like with books in a library), maybe he will find it?
Looking at the nearby shelves (Can we call a frame that holds shipping containers a shelf? Sure we can! )you see that each row is numbered sequentially from one end of the warehouse to the other. You also note each shelf has numbers from front to back, presumably the third number is which layer (up and down) the container is in.
About the time Hernando finishes these observations Mouse unjacks from his laptop and says "Whatcha get?"
About the time Hernando finishes these observations Mouse unjacks from his laptop and says "Whatcha get?"
"I'm trying to figure where the container is. How got a number, and I'm looking for the right shelf".
"Oh! That's what those numbers mean, I thought maybe it was some sort of shipping code or something".
Hernando quickly determines the shelf he wants is further toward the water end of the warehouse/pier then they're currently located, and section "5" is a little over half way down the shelf (they seem to have 8 sections). How the hell you're going to get to level "3" without a ladder ... you don't have a clue.
Hernando quickly determines the shelf he wants is further toward the water end of the warehouse/pier then they're currently located, and section "5" is a little over half way down the shelf (they seem to have 8 sections). How the hell you're going to get to level "3" without a ladder ... you don't have a clue.
"Ok Mouse, time to play the monkeys. We will climb the framework to try to get in the right place. Let's pretend we are at school".
"Well, what you are saying is true. But if those guys are supposed to be guarding us, if they start looking for the stuff, what happens if someone attack us? But ok, let's tell them".
"Go?"
*Mouse hits the send button on the radio Gremlin gave him.*
"Ahhh ... we got it ... well ... we know where it is ... kinda."
Gremlin responds "Short transmissions."
A minute later Gremlin and Chita return to where you two were working. Chita stands close enough to be able to hear and speak quietly but keeps her back to you as she continues to watch for anyone approaching. Gremlin holds up one finger, then checks the charging unit you returned the datapads to and makes a couple minor adjustments, he then steps close and speaks in a low voice just above a whisper.
"Whatcha got?"
*Mouse hits the send button on the radio Gremlin gave him.*
"Ahhh ... we got it ... well ... we know where it is ... kinda."
Gremlin responds "Short transmissions."
A minute later Gremlin and Chita return to where you two were working. Chita stands close enough to be able to hear and speak quietly but keeps her back to you as she continues to watch for anyone approaching. Gremlin holds up one finger, then checks the charging unit you returned the datapads to and makes a couple minor adjustments, he then steps close and speaks in a low voice just above a whisper.
"Whatcha got?"
"Well, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that we discovered what all those codes mean: they explain where the stuff we want is. The bad news is that they aren't exactly very easy to access them unless you are a master of jumping".
Hernando explains where the the shelf is supposed to be.
Hernando explains where the the shelf is supposed to be.
Gremlin shrugs; "That's why I bring you youngsters along, let's go find the right shelf."
The four of you quickly locate shelf 25 section 5 layer 3 ... unfortunately it's in an area with some traffic as people are working. Not continuous, but you'll need to keep one eye on them as you climb and be ready to duck into the shadows (or at least freeze in place, the human eye is attracted to movement) anytime someone comes near.
Chita and Gremlin take positions where they can watch the surrounding area, it's up to Hernando and Mouse.
Got your monkey suit on?
The four of you quickly locate shelf 25 section 5 layer 3 ... unfortunately it's in an area with some traffic as people are working. Not continuous, but you'll need to keep one eye on them as you climb and be ready to duck into the shadows (or at least freeze in place, the human eye is attracted to movement) anytime someone comes near.
Chita and Gremlin take positions where they can watch the surrounding area, it's up to Hernando and Mouse.
Got your monkey suit on?
Hernando goes first. He takes a good luck and then try to run with his head low, and will stop if he notices any movement.
Hernando and Monkey ... errr ... Mouse ... quickly climb up to layer 3 and there it is ... a sealed shipping container.
As per usual there are a couple wire "locks" with a customs seals embossed in them (one China the other NoCal) in the lock hasp of the container. While easy to break it would be difficult, at best, to repair/replace them afterwards ... so you'll ?
As per usual there are a couple wire "locks" with a customs seals embossed in them (one China the other NoCal) in the lock hasp of the container. While easy to break it would be difficult, at best, to repair/replace them afterwards ... so you'll ?
Is it possible to break the lock from containers and try to use those parts to replace the one we want?
Not really.
The whole point of a Customs Seal is to insure a container hasn't been opened since it's contents were inspected/verified by Customs.
https://www.seton.com/custom-plastic-security-wire-seals-58626.html
HOWEVER ...
This is the final destination warehouse ... they sorta have to break the seals to unload the containers ...
The whole point of a Customs Seal is to insure a container hasn't been opened since it's contents were inspected/verified by Customs.
https://www.seton.com/custom-plastic-security-wire-seals-58626.html
HOWEVER ...
This is the final destination warehouse ... they sorta have to break the seals to unload the containers ...
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OOC: So, we could put it in a way, that someone distracted won't notice it?