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Marrowlight
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 Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject: Game Thread 1.1: Detour To the Beacon |
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Bringing all of this sidebar stuff into the main game area, as it may soon impact the rest of you.
This will replace Game Thread 1 entirely once you all have dealt with your present situation and joined up with Bones and Starscream.
| Marrowlight wrote: | Figure this is a good point to split Starscream and Bones side mission into pm's. (it's also easier to nuke the thread this way, in case c/o Welkin gives us contrary orders). For sake of convenience, since there aren't multi person pm's in this version of phpbb, I'll just handle Mitsubishi dialogue as necessary under this account.
Cutting a straight line towards the beacon, and in the process avoiding the coastline and the Invid infested ocean, the two Veritechs make good time, coming within sensor range of the beacon within a mere forty-five minutes. There's a definite Invid presence up ahead, but more importantly is what they're buzzing around.
amongst the other human ships, there were fifty capital class ships fully constructed by the UEEF that accompanied the SDFs and the Zentraedi ships in the missing First Contact Fleet.
You two have just found one of them, or half of one, anyway. It appears to have exited fold space with half of it materializing inside the planet itself, the aft section sticking out of the earth straight up like a skyscraper.
A heavily gutted, Invid infested skyscraper. Welcome to the sad fate of the UEEF Integrity. |
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Marrowlight
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Jesterzzn wrote: | First, I want everything documented.
"Bones, get all of this. Digital Images in every spectrum that we can, and get some exact coordinates as well. Then get it all back to the Southern Cross."
((What do the invid appear to be doing with the ship? Can we even begin to guess?))
*Sets comm to general UEEF emergency channel but at lowest power so that the signal will not reach the Southern Cross or the rest of Theta*
"This is 2nd Lieutenant Victor Szcnagacki of the United Earth Expeditionary Force. We are responding to your request for aid. Is anyone out there?" |
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Marrowlight
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Marrowlight wrote: | | Jesterzzn wrote: | First, I want everything documented.
"Bones, get all of this. Digital Images in every spectrum that we can, and get some exact coordinates as well. Then get it all back to the Southern Cross." |
"I haven't turned off my recorders since we left the Southern Cross. I'll take some stills too though, for good measure." |
| Marrowlight wrote: | | Jesterzzn wrote: |
((What do the invid appear to be doing with the ship? Can we even begin to guess?)) |
At present, they seem to be taking bodies out of it...but those bodies don't seem human. Humanoid, but not human! |
| Marrowlight wrote: | | Jesterzzn wrote: |
*Sets comm to general UEEF emergency channel but at lowest power so that the signal will not reach the Southern Cross or the rest of Theta* |
So noted. |
| Marrowlight wrote: | | Jesterzzn wrote: |
"This is 2nd Lieutenant Victor Szcnagacki of the United Earth Expeditionary Force. We are responding to your request for aid. Is anyone out there?" |
Silence, long enough that you'd almost think about asking again, or simply giving up, when you get a response. It sound distant, almost like the speaker was high. "Is anyone out there..." |
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Marrowlight
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Jesterzzn wrote: | | Marrowlight wrote: | At present, they seem to be taking bodies out of it...but those bodies don't seem human. Humanoid, but not human!
Silence, long enough that you'd almost think about asking again, or simply giving up, when you get a response. It sound distant, almost like the speaker was high. "Is anyone out there..." |
"Who is this? Identify yourself."
((At some point I am going to have to radio Welkin with the situation.))
"Bones, once you get that data back to the Southern Cross see if you can get a read on whatever the hell is being brought out of that ship. Is it giving us a thermal signature? Are they...alive?" |
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Marrowlight
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Alejandro wrote: | Welkin examines the photos sent over and grumbles
"Blast it all....our options have just become a bit limited. You and Mitsubishi put down out of range from them. Keep your beacon up but shut down everything else. That many damned Invid...you get spotted and they'll be all over you before you can escape. When you put down I damn well expect you to secure your dropsite. If something so much as flutters past your position I expect it to be dead, do you hear me Lieutenant?"
"We will be moving on an modified intercept path to link up with you while avoiding the larger Invid groups." |
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Marrowdrinker
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Jesterzzn wrote: | | "Bones, once you get that data back to the Southern Cross see if you can get a read on whatever the hell is being brought out of that ship. Is it giving us a thermal signature? Are they...alive?" |
A few rounds of 'tweak the sensors' later..."Thermal's a waste, this things read warm, but I've got no baseline for comparison. They're not even twitching though, so I'm going with 'probably not alive'. Hold on, let me zoom in for a better look at 'em." A few moments later, "They look like...cat people? Big black furred cat people. Weird."
"Says the thirty foot tall giant who's shrunk to human size" Bones mutters to himself, off comm. |
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Marrowdrinker
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Alejandro wrote: | | "Blast it all....our options have just become a bit limited. You and Mitsubishi put down out of range from them. Keep your beacon up but shut down everything else. That many damned Invid...you get spotted and they'll be all over you before you can escape. When you put down I damn well expect you to secure your dropsite. If something so much as flutters past your position I expect it to be dead, do you hear me Lieutenant?" |
"Roger, sir. Starscream, want to just make our own dropsite and knock down some trees, or risk heading back east towards the coast and hoping this jungle breaks up?"
((Welkin and the rest of Theta will be traveling North or Northeast just to reach the Integrity depending on how long they were tied up with matters in GT 1.0, so keep that in mind when you answer, Starscream)) |
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Marrowlight
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Jesterzzn wrote: | | Marrowlight wrote: |
Silence, long enough that you'd almost think about asking again, or simply giving up, when you get a response. It sound distant, almost like the speaker was high. "Is anyone out there..." |
"Who is this? Identify yourself." |
Again, there was silence over the comm for so long that you'd almost forgotten you asked, when, in that same distant voice, "Identify yourself."
And then a few silent prayers run through your head for the glory of Stealth Alphas and Valkyries that protect against conventional radar as well as Invid Sensors, as your ship computer flashing up a warning that something just turned on the Integrity's radar system. |
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Jesterzzn
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Again, there was silence over the comm for so long that you'd almost forgotten you asked, when, in that same distant voice, "Identify yourself."
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*Speaking to Bones*
"Th'hell? Pretty sure I already did that.
*slight pause*
"Alright, secure channels from here on out, and watch out for incoming interceptors. Let's get out of sight, like five minutes ago."
*Sets up a secure transmission to Welkin*
"Sir, we have potential trouble here. Whoever that is on the emergency channel, they are definately not UEEF. But more importantly, Integrity's radar is operational -- and active."
| Marrowdrinker wrote: | | "Roger, sir. Starscream, want to just make our own dropsite and knock down some trees, or risk heading back east towards the coast and hoping this jungle breaks up?" |
"Negative on the coast. Let's head a bit further South to avoid that radar, and we'll make due with what we have. And let's make sure that where ever we find that we have an avenue of retreat in the direction of the Southern Cross. Two on two million are odds even I don't wanna press." |
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Marrowlight
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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About fifteen miles south of the Integrity, Bones and Starscream (who I'm going to assume both swapped back to Jet mode for a speedy getaway) come across a clearing, of sorts. An intense fire fight has occurred, strong enough that a few acres of jungle have burned away, though a good number of twisted, burnt stumps remain.
Sensor wise, it reads as being clear -- as does a good couple miles of jungle in any direction around it. |
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Marrowdrinker
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Jesterzzn wrote: | *Speaking to Bones*
"Th'hell? Pretty sure I already did that.
*slight pause*
"Alright, secure channels from here on out, and watch out for incoming interceptors. Let's get out of sight, like five minutes ago." |
"Invid seem oblivious, but I'm not up for testing that. I'm good with getting gone."
| Marrowlight wrote: | About fifteen miles south of the Integrity, Bones and Starscream (who I'm going to assume both swapped back to Jet mode for a speedy getaway) come across a clearing, of sorts. An intense fire fight has occurred, strong enough that a few acres of jungle have burned away, though a good number of twisted, burnt stumps remain.
Sensor wise, it reads as being clear -- as does a good couple miles of jungle in any direction around it. |
"So...massacre, or think those things actually put up a fight against the 'Vid?" Bones asks as he swaps to Battloid mode after doing a circuit around the clearing. "Hey Screamer, once you land are you swapping to the Cyclone, or sticking with the Alpha for now?" |
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Jesterzzn
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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"Probaby the last stand of whatever was left of Integrity. But at least it provides us a clearing. We'll set down here and keep to the edges of the jungle while we wait for the others."
"And we'll stay in the Alpha's incase we have to book it out of here, but transform into battloid mode so if we need to duck into the trees it'll be a bit easier. We can also begin to organize a perimeter." |
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Marrowlight
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 1:21 am Post subject: |
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| Jesterzzn wrote: | "Probaby the last stand of whatever was left of Integrity. But at least it provides us a clearing. We'll set down here and keep to the edges of the jungle while we wait for the others."
"And we'll stay in the Alpha's incase we have to book it out of here, but transform into battloid mode so if we need to duck into the trees it'll be a bit easier. We can also begin to organize a perimeter." |
| Alejandro wrote: | "Alright everyone, back in the air and we resume our intercept course with Bones and Starscream."
"This is Ares; Starscream, we have had enemy contact but are continuing en route to your position. Report your current status and the status of the landing zone." |
Things shall proceed peacefully until everyone meets up at the burned out chunk of jungle serving as our campsite.
And...begin! |
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Jesterzzn
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 1:39 am Post subject: |
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| Alejandro wrote: | | "This is Ares; Starscream, we have had enemy contact but are continuing en route to your position. Report your current status and the status of the landing zone." |
((The first quote is from earlier, but putting it here makes things flow a bit better))
| Jesterzzn wrote: |
*Sets up a secure transmission to Welkin*
"Sir, we have potential trouble here. Whoever that is on the emergency channel, they are definately not UEEF. But more importantly, Integrity's radar is operational -- and active." |
"We've set up a site south southwest of Integrity and on the edge of its radar range. The sight was pre-cleared by what must have been some heavy fighting, but will serve our needs well.
Bones and I will have the perimeter set in advance of your arrival.
Starscream out." |
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Alejandro
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:06 am Post subject: |
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| ((Letting the other posters do their stuff in order to best set up how they like)) |
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Marrowlight
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:08 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah, I'm giving some GM chill time as well for you all to synch up. Post freely folks. It's been an odd couple of hours for you folks. |
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The Novastar
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:38 am Post subject: |
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Well, I continue flying in blissful ignorance, neither knowing where we're going (just following the CO), nor what awaits us there...
I'm definitely mentally reviewing how to set trip-wire grenade traps however. No black jungle cat-man's gonna dine on my innards tonight!
(OOC: Are we currently actively scanning, Al, or just using passive sensor systems, as SOP?) |
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Alejandro
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:57 am Post subject: |
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| The Novastar wrote: | Well, I continue flying in blissful ignorance, neither knowing where we're going (just following the CO), nor what awaits us there...
I'm definitely mentally reviewing how to set trip-wire grenade traps however. No black jungle cat-man's gonna dine on my innards tonight!
(OOC: Are we currently actively scanning, Al, or just using passive sensor systems, as SOP?) |
((after that last ground attack all sensors are cleared for use. You could swing your pecker out the cockpit and drag it through the trees if you think it would help you find something. All pilots make it to the cleared landing site near the Integrity's crash site where Jester & Marrow already are. I don't want to issue any orders beyond land & setup so every player gets a chance to go nuts....or do little.)) |
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Mark Hall
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 4:03 am Post subject: |
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Deehai spends the time steadily cursing the parentage of Major Dug-mullet and everyone in his goddamn family for asking him to do image analysis from the cockpit of a goddamn Beta breaking the fucking sound barrier, looking for images of midgets he was too fucking stupid to avoid opening fire on.
With the radio off. |
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Marrowdrinker
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 5:14 am Post subject: |
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Bones brings his Valkyrie in from patrol as the rest of Theta draws upon the campsite.
"Good to see you all made it intact. Talk about balancing on the edge of a knife though. Planet's got more Invid than Earth's got farmers." There's a tension in Bones's voice. This mission is quickly looking like poking a bear with a short stick, and Theta's the stick. |
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Jesterzzn
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 6:26 am Post subject: |
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"Well, look what the cat dragged in. You boy's have some fun out there? Figures that all the action would happen while I'm forced to play photographer's assistant."
*turns to Deehai*
"Hey, Kentucky Derby ((Vic just loves to come up with creative ways to refer to Deehai's Zen Skin...I know in this day and age its REALLY archaic, but its a good one.)), your comm equipment has priority, so get it set up ASAP. I have a feeling we are going to need remote access to Southern Cross' databases."
*Slaps Deehai on the back and laughs*
"Still in a good mood I see. Moving on."
*Walks over to Natsuki*
"Destiny, go ahead and start prepping a station. Once the Major gives the word, we're going to see if we can't find you a nice kitty to slice up."
*Glancing over the group*
"The rest of you, let's make this up a proper camp, and then prep your mechs for battle."
((Those of you with skills relevant to setting up a secure camp, now's the time to use em.))
"Shepard! Get over here, kid. *grins* Help me set up these early warning trips." |
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Mark Hall
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Jesterzzn wrote: |
"Hey, Kentucky Derby ((Vic just loves to come up with creative ways to refer to Deehai's Zen Skin...I know in this day and age its REALLY archaic, but its a good one.)), your comm equipment has priority, so get it set up ASAP. I have a feeling we are going to need remote access to Southern Cross' databases."
*Slaps Deehai on the back and laughs*
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Deehai looks at him like he's gone insane. He pushes a button, bringing the Beta's comm systems on-line via his Cyclone's suite, and linking the two.
"Done, sir." |
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cyber-yukongil v2.5
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Stone begins the task of setting up tree blinds and cover to provide what covered positions he can against MD attackers, after which I go over my suit, checking and double checking systems and ordnance and help anyone else who may need it.
"Should we clear and secure a secondary camp and ralley point incase this one is comprimised, sir?"
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The Novastar
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Jesterzzn wrote: | | "Shepard! Get over here, kid. *grins* Help me set up these early warning trips." |
"Aye, sir! Would you prefer the warning siren type, or the explosive type?"
Shepard holds up a couple of grenades to illustrate his point, smiling broadly. |
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"Sheperd, this ain't a sim, try not to blow us up this time" *grins*
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