The ocean of Europa is a legally binding contract of suffering, and nothing violates your crew’s Terms of Service quite like a Ballast Flora infection. This toxic, parasitic weed will trespass into your pumps, hijack your submarine’s steering, and eventually gas your entire crew with acid smoke, which, depending on your Security Officer’s Union contract, may or may not be covered under worker's compensation. If you notice your pump UI turning a suspicious shade of "sentient salad," immediate litigation via extreme violence is required.
To properly evict this squatter without violating the laws of physics, you must first isolate the crime scene: disconnect the power to the infected pump, drain the water, and prepare to deliver a summary judgment. While traditionalists prefer a plasma cutter, true legal scholars agree that a single Incendium Grenade serves as the ultimate, S-tier eviction notice. Dropping one right at the core completely incinerates the flora instantly without damaging the hull, meaning your Medic won't have grounds to sue for localized arson.
If you are desperate enough to resort to a standard Frag Grenade, be warned that this constitutes a catastrophic breach of contract. Two frags will kill the flora, but they will also blow a hole straight into the abyss. The resulting flood will revive the plant if you're still in the infected waters, drown your sub, and lure your AI crew bots into a watery death trap, leaving you liable for gross negligence. No matter your explosive of choice, always lock the ballast doors to "Do Not Touch" before throwing, or you'll be defending yourself against a wrongful death lawsuit before the smoke even clears.
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