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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-07-09 04:39 am

Deep Dweller: Start

After the dreams some of the voidtreckers report on day Four of Grasshopper those that have been on the train for a little while will be expecting what comes the next day. Their SCA's glow with the colour of the void and a holographic image will appear.

Preparations and Arrival

As promised the dressing carriage is opened for optional extras. There are flight suits, similar to those they wore into space but without the helmets. There are instead hard hats and some basic climbing gear as well as bags to put supplies in. There are even a few red tents if any of those planning on tackling red's mission want to grab one, they hold six people in two inner compartments and are relatively easy to put up and take down.

They have a few hours of preparation before the announcement comes. Soon approaching system #789327772. Planet Terra. Drop order: Orange, Red, Blue, Purple. Orange to doors. Leaving the void in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one. A sharp jerk, a judder and the view from the window changes from the void to dark cloudy skies and very red sand.

They land smoothly, and indeed it seems they have landed on train tracks. A few moments later they pull up outside a huge metal and glass building.

Orange Team

Arrival

Jumping down from the train they will find themselves outside large metal gates. Noticable is the spotlights that shine even in the day time, reflecting oddly off the red sand. It is hot and dry outside, a slight breeze sending red dust rolling around their feet.

The gates aren't locked. There is no lock though they will notice devices that are probably security cameras. The doors are glass and inside is light and airy. They enter into a large lobby, a large circular desk in the centre and a glass walled waiting room to the side.

It is empty. No people at all. All the lights are on. Time to explore.

Exploration

Going up two floors and down five the lab is large and full of all manner of interesting things. Scientific equipment, monitoring stations measuring chemical levels in the air, temperature, water levels. Where to even start is a good question. The lights remain on, which might be annoying at night.

Red Team

Arrivals

Red team to doors. The train continues travelling along the train tracks, looking out the windows they will see endless rolling red sand. Factories rising up from the ground, dotted across the landscape. As the train gets close the air outside seems hazier, through the fumes. They may even see in the distance, strange silver floating orbs.

Eventually it pulls up at a station. Just a raised block really, but easy enough for red team to disembark.

The land stretches out around them. Train tracks criss cross the surface but apart from that there don't seem to be any boundaries. No fences, roads or sign posts.

It won't take them long to find the first orbs, strange silvery spheres and seem almost liquid, until they are not.

Night Time

It grows dark quickly after sunset here, which might take them by surprise. Taking them more by surprise however may be the scraping, scuttling noises in the dark. Skittering close. There is no light out here on the surface, they are far away from the research facility that Orange found themselves in.

If anyone manages to catch a glimpse they will see grey, long limmbed creatures. They shy away from light but anyone in the dark is likely to be attacked. They fight with claws and teeth.

When the sun rises they are gone.

Blue Team

Arrival

Blue team to doors. The train continues across the landscape, passing more orbs, just floating there silently. It stops at the entrance of a cave.

The cave slopes downwards into darkness and soon turns into small tunnels. They don't need to go far when they meet the first ground of Gry. A group of young Gry, practising with spears in an wider section of cave.

Despite being very surprised at the sudden visitors no weapons are pointed at the voidtreckers, instead they are met with curiosity. They are soon led further into the tunnels and soon come to the living areas.

The Gry lead simple lives but they are all pretty fascinated to see their visitors and will allow them to look around their home and answer any questions they have.

Night Time

Most of the Gry sleep in a large communal sleeping area and the Voidtreckers are welcome to join them, though the Gry won't be insulted if they choose to seek out a more private area.

If the Voidtreckers awake in fear in the night, after strange dreams they will find they are not alone. Many of the Gry have awoken too and will reassure the Voidtreckers, tell them it is an honour to communicate with The Burrower.

Purple

Arrival

Purple team to doors. The train continues on the tracks and soon enters a tunnel itself. It's a bit of a bumpy trip, this train was clearly not made for warren systems but after some uneasy twists and turns they pull to a stop.

They are at a train station, not that it's easy to see because it is pitch black. But it is clear there are people around, some looking very confused at the very odd train.

Once the last of those going on the mission leave the train it speeds off into the darkness.

The Terran's are large and tower over most of the voidtreckers but they are friendly enough, if a little confused, once it is explained that they are here to help. They will be led over towards the collapsed section of city.

There is a lot of activity. People digging at rubble, others using their sheer size and strength to hold up beams. There is an array of rescue equipment and a group of official-looking Terran's holding large devices that are comparable to a tablet-computer and discussing solutions.

There is plenty to do to help, smaller rubble to clear, injured people to tend to. Worried Terran's to calm and reassure. Those brave enough can volunteer to use their smaller size to help get supplies through to those trapped and those with any scientific know how, great strength or magic can put their skills to good use.

Rest Time

Throughout the day people are rescued and other parts of the tunnels stabilised. There is more work to be done but the Terran's seem to be working in shifts and they will encourage their surprise allies to rest as well. They will offer to host them.

They live in large groups and will happily invite the voidtreckers into their homes. They will be curious about the voidtreckers but will also answer questions. Telling them about the strange storm and the collapse of the tunnels. They are urged to sleep early and the next day it will be back to work.

(OOC: Information is here)
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-13 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's right. Also means I've got your back should the worst happen." Gladio smiled. "You're tough, kid. Trust in yourself." He was sure that more of these kids had it in them to be strong, with the right motivation and the confidence behind it. Gladio wished that none of them had to fight of course. Wished like hell that it didn't have to go down that way. But if it did, if there was no choice, then he would support each and every one of them to the best of his abilities.
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-07-14 12:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"I may be tough, but I don't think I am tough enough to handle something trying to kill me." he could however take a good number of hits at least... he was use to being bullied and being hit was a thing that had happened often.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's where I come in." Gladio grinned and held out a hand. In a flash of shimmering blue sparkles a shield appeared on his arm. "You get into trouble, you come to me."
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-07-19 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"So you use a shield?" That made sense at least. At least to him. he seemed the protector type after all.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-19 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"And a sword. But back home my title was Kings Shield." Though on the train his title didn't mean much at all. Gladio was trained to protect and that was what he would do in all instances. To the best of his abilities.
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-07-21 09:22 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, so your sort of like a knight that people read about in stories. Also kind of reminds me of a card I have called King's Knight." Not in terms of looks of course, but the fact they had a sword and shield and happened to have the King's Knight made it seem like they were the protector of a King.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-21 02:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"Kinda like that, I guess... More of a bodyguard to the King..." He trailed off when Yugi mentioned a card he was reminded of, and burst out laughing.

"Seriously?" Gladio was all smiles then. "That's a video game where I'm from! An online mobile game. King's Knight -Wrath of the Dark Dragon-. Really good game." And really good memories. How many nights had he and the guys killed playing that game? Too many to count!
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-07-23 12:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"I thought a knight in some cases can be bodyguards. But then again medieval times where knights were a thing I mwouldn't know much about that beyond stories." So bodyguard does sound a little better for the intended purpose.

"What was the game about?" Since they were on about games now, Yugi couldn't help but seem interested.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-27 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"In a way, I guess Knights can be whatever they're needed to be. Bodyguards, an army, general guards..." He supposed that in another world his title might well have been called Knight. Though the title of Shield was what had been passed down through his family.

Gladio grinned. "You'd be better asking Noct about this, but basically... it's a side-scroller game. Your basic 'rescue the princess' type of game. Four playable characters. You travel through the stages, avoid traps, work out puzzles, save the princess at the end!"
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-07-29 11:49 am (UTC)(link)
"I see..." Not like he could actually see it, so having to ask another who knew a lot more about it was the next best idea at least. But at least he had some idea about what kind of other games were in other worlds.

"I will ask them when I see them about it." After he said that he found himself yawning slightly. he figured now was the time he should really try and sleep.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-31 10:15 am (UTC)(link)
Gladio smiled catching Yugi yawning and reached over to lightly nudge his arm. "Not boring you am I?" He asked, amused. The poor kid looked tired though. He wondered if he'd managed to get sleep the night before?
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-07-31 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"No that's not it/ I guess I was just up late sorting a few things out." And they now had a mission to do, so he was going to do his best to stay awake and find a way, which probably meant actually doing something.

"But if I walk I should wake myself up."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-31 05:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Walking should help." Gladio nodded his agreement. "Why don't you have a look around, get used to this place. Talk to some of the locals? Might help." He knew that was something he had to do as well, but maybe this was where he and Yugi would part ways for now. Until later. He'd be sure to catch up with him.