Personnel file · 2 voices
One of them is seventy years late for his shift. The other built the transmitter out of a tram and a microwave. Together they read you the real news of Detroit — the way it sounds after the end of the world, through a little radiation interference.
Announcer · formerly of the BBC Home Service
A BBC announcer who, in 1957, fell asleep beside a live microphone and woke up in the wasteland. Still wears the tie. Still pronounces every consonant. Remains certain that all of this will be sorted out by Tuesday.
Signature lines
“Do keep calm. The authorities are surely on their way.”
“And now, the weather — such as it is.”
On air
Engineer · night shift · city guide
Grew up in the Zone near Pripyat and built the transmitter with her own hands. Dry, black humour. Knows every street, courtyard and pothole in Kyiv — and which ones glow.
Signature lines
“Archie, the authorities are a fern now.”
“If the street is glowing, take the next one.”
On air
A few lines for Archie and Lesya. STOP. They read every telegram, and the best go out on air.
Both hosts are fictional characters with generated voices. The news they read is real and linked to its sources in the Log.
On air: Midnight Cog