Backpack-ladder (BPL): recurring mission gadget across b01, b05, b06, b07, b08, b11, b13, b14
x_p5_300 recurring_elementThe backpack-ladder (BPL) appears as an in-world gadget deployed on missions across at least eight story books and the Almanac, used by both Dash and Rob.
subjects Backpack-ladder
Evidence
| First deployment by Dash -- b01 narrative | I reached into my bag and realized, to my delight, that my backpack-ladder was in there. | b01:c03:p081 |
| Deployment by Dash -- b05 narrative | I deployed my backpack-ladder... | b05:c05:p116 |
| Deployment by Rob -- b06 narrative | Rob deployed his backpack ladder | b06:c04:p102 |
| Deployment by Rob -- b08 narrative | Rob deployed his back-pack-ladder and in we went. | b08:c06:p151 |
| Deployment by Dash -- b11 narrative | I put on my backpack, deployed a backpack-ladder... | b11:c10:p244 |
| Use by Rob -- b13 narrative | Rob then extricated a backpack ladder and they went up onto the roof. | b13:c17:p314 |
| Deployment by Rob -- b14 narrative | Rob deployed a backpack ladder... | b14:c10:p229 |
| BPL described as recurring equipment -- al1 glossary | In 2019 a BPL auto-deployed in a factory staff member's car, causing him to drive off the road and into a shallow duckpond. Three ducks were injured and the factory had to pay a $25,000 fine. | al1:c01:p024 |