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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-11-13 04:28 am
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Not with a Bang Start and Ongoing

"Good Morning passengers. Today is day seven of the month of Imagination." The voice echoes through the train as passengers wake up in their beds. Not long afterwards their SCA’s glow with the colour of the void and a holographic image will appear.

Preperation

They have about an hour to prepare, a little less than usual but perhaps expected, given the urgency of the task.

The cupboards in the dressing room are open to reveal rows of tents, in all four team colours as well as some basic camp cooking equipment. They are in bags that should be easy enough to carry.

"Shortly arriving on System #6416. All passengers get ready to disembark. Next stop world 6416. Exit from void in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one." The train rocks and lurches, bright colours of the void filling the space and then fading as they fly downwards towards a very green landscape.

Arrival and Initial Task

The train lands in a clearing, curving round in an attempt to fit. Once everyone who wishes to disembark has done it flies back into the air, vanishing from sight.

The air is heavy and humid, though it is not currently raining. The clearing is open to the sky and looking up will reveal a worrying sight. The sky is an angry red colour, colours shifting as if the clouds themselves were on fire. It's an unnerving sight.

Their SCA's show three points, one Orange, One purple and one that is half blue and half red. The three control centres. Each are a few hours treck through the jungle and it certainly feels like there is no time to waste.

Those that don't want to treck through the forest can start setting up camp, though the darkening sky might be a little distracting. As time goes on flecks of fire drift down, though they extinguish before hitting the forest floor.

Orange are to travel to the north, Purple to the south and Blue and Red must travel together to the west. Each route takes them through thick and unrelenting jungle. Flying is difficult here unless you can get up past the canopy layer, which means vision of the ground is severely hampered.

The control stations themselves are half buried in vines and require cutting into. If voidtreckers are unlucky they will meet their first security robots here, firing on the intruders. They might even meet their first giant Armadillos, the creatures are curious and may wish to investigate. They are not helpful or constructive to trying to power up the stations and prevent the destruction of the planet.

The control stations are simple enough to operate, but there's quite a lot that needs to be done in way of repairs and clearing. It will take a team effort to get it in working enough order to activate the shield.

The shield itself, when it is activated, is mostly invisible but there is a loud humming sound. The meteor, which has gotten more visible throughout the five hours, hits the shield and splinters, fire enveloping the whole sky. It is visibly terrifying, but no fire falls to earth, no rocks get through, the planet is safe.

Ongoing

Once the planet is safe the voidtreckers deserve a rest. But once the next morning dawns it is time to start with their next tasks, to make sure that this planet stays safe from future threats.

Red

The robots at the control stations are not the only malfunctioning security robots around. They roam the jungle, or are more often stranded in the jungle, powering up only when faced with a new threat.

Some are benign, terraforming machines whose only crime is using up precious power. These need to be dismantled so that power can be saved for the shield system. Others are security robots that will attack the intruders to the planet.

Though the machines are scattered they are often obvious, emitting warning alarms or flashing lights. Their SCA's will show some areas where there are larger clusters but machines can be found anywhere.

Purple

Their SCA's are filled with hundreds of purple dots, each a solar stations that needs cleared and brought back online. It's not the most glamourous job, the stations are deep in the jungle, the treck is difficult and most of the work needed is weed clearing.

But once the weeds have been cut away they will need to patch up the station, doing basic maintenance to get it back online. In some cases wires need to be patched back together but it shouldn't take any great feats of engineering to get the stations up and running.

They may run into some of the security automatons, needing to fight their way into the stations before they can begin the clean up operations.

Orange

Like the red team their SCA will show areas where there are clusters of the small insectoid automatons that need to be rescued and restored. However they can be found anywhere throughout the jungle, they are not too suited for the terrain outside of the stations and so they have gotten tangled in vines. They can be found powered down, stranded and in dire need of maintenance.

Tools and spare parts can be found in many of the solar stations that purple team have been locating. Actually repairing the robots takes some engineering knowledge but once they are restored they will go about their tasks in the stations. They will need help getting to the further flung stations as well as the main control centres.

They are very basic in design and follow pre programmed instructions rather than being able to hear and listen to orders. But once in the correct place they are very effective at their job.

Blue

Once the shield is up there is a faint humming that can be heard throughout the jungle if they listen closely and find it among the sound of rain and insects. But once they hear it, it is obvious where it is louder and more prominent.

Their SCA will pin point some of the larger control boxes but there are truthfully too many to show on a map. Not all of them have attracted Violet Pandas, but many of them have.

They are curious creatures, both of the power boxes and the voidtreckers. They are protective of each other but not so much of territory and therefore it is not difficult to move them on. Keeping them away is another matter, the power humming is interesting and they will unearth wires and chew through them. It doesn't seem to do them much harm, there is clearly safety stops in the system for such eventualities. It does however cut power off to entire solar stations and require a lot of patch work.

Good luck voidtreckers!
blitzcheer: (never trust a squirtle)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-11-16 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ wha ]

That grappling hook?




[ wait. ] He grapple hooked your leg?
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (so kiss me)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Relax, it's a small hole! I can always hammer it out when we're done with the mission!
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[personal profile] comefadeaway 2020-11-16 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ OOC: Train magic is currently making it seem like people are speaking Japanese. He's getting by on reading lips at the moment, I'm not sure if hearing aids would help. I'll have to think about it! He gets his ICP/SCA messages in text form. ]

"That's my mission too." Yoite responded with a bit of a nod. "I can help you."

He didn't comment on the blindfold, but he was glad that his ailments weren't acting up at the moment so he could see reasonably well.

"I just arrived before this mission. I'm Yoite."
darkenedmoon: (calculating)

[personal profile] darkenedmoon 2020-11-16 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"I am afraid I do not know what you mean by either of those terms," Yotsuyu admits, frowning a bit. "However, I do have ideas as to how to accomplish at least...something. If you do not care to have a blanket canopy, we certainly have enough raw materials to fashion something else."

And the kami knew she'd had to rough it enough herself as a young woman that she understands the fundamentals of construction.

"Perhaps woven vines, or if you're worried about animals coming to cuddle you--" Yotsuyu can't help but snort, there. "We can use sticks and vines to make a portable shelter for whatever there is of you that isn't fitting in your tent."

Maybe she'd even get an idea or two for reinforcing her own tent...
irrationally: (we've not sung before)

[personal profile] irrationally 2020-11-16 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, yes. As you can see, it's not quite functional anymore.

[ Judging by how it doesn't do anything about the way Alice is repeatedly stabbing it now. Hold on for a second there, Natsuno, she's taking out some embarrassment on this scrap metal. ]

I was trying to take a look at its insides, but I have no idea what this mess inside of these things even is.
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (so kiss me)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That actually makes her laugh. ]

Nice one! Maybe I should say that, so everyone can quit worrying so much...
irrationally: (now the past is gone)

[personal profile] irrationally 2020-11-16 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Good news: despite the fact that Alice still has the handle of her knife in her hand, it doesn't look like she's about to pull it out of the robot and aim it at the girl instead.

The bad news is that Alice still looks incredibly exasperated all the same. How come someone turns up the moment she decides to sing and maybe even enjoy herself a bit for once, huh? What did she do to deserve this fate? ]


Oh. You must have been following the red dots. [ It's said flatly, since Alice is only now realising the flaw in her 'trying to be alone' plan.. It doesn't help if she's right next to a dot on the red team's map, huh. ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (my darling baby boys)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, he was definitely having a flashback moment. Best not to pry - at least not directly. Maybe a little questioning here and there.

Once the high-five is done, she moves forward, expecting him to follow. "We're a train full of heroes and winners. There's nothing we can't do when we work together... so I'm just gunna focus on finding souviners!"
flatteries: (i've memorized that phrase by heart)

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-11-16 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It is when it works.

Inigo does smile at that. It's still a little awkward, like there's some tension still remaining in his body even now from just how close things got there for a moment, but it's a very real smile. ]


Somewhere between these missions and dealing with us, I think he's going to show up bald back home. [ He even jokes right along, just grateful for the ability to do so at all. ]

Are you hungry? We should eat something. Together, if you want. [ Because Inigo is pretty sure he's going to have to make a very, very active effort to peel himself away from Tidus's side if he didn't want to eat together. ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (we'll just glide starry-eyed)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, right! It's simple - we catch on to their shooting patterns, then play as decoys, trying to get them to shoot each other when we duck at the right time!

[ Roland's over the whole SHOT MY LEG OFF thing, right? He must be! It wasn't a big deal. ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (if you could use)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Della chuckles a little. ]

I admit, we could use more variety. Maybe saving a small village or two instead of whole worlds every single time?
flatteries: (but i'll hum along)

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-11-16 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
.. I think I understand.

[ Maybe. It's not really like Inigo knows the ways of magic in any way, but he's pretty sure he grasps the basic message being presented to him here. So he nods - slightly, but seriously. ]

Do you think you need to see anything specific though? Or should I just.. try to fight like I always do? Pretend I'm in the middle of a real battle right now?
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"No worries there, Sen-Shine-Senku is one of my best pals!" Though who knew if he appreciated that odd nickname being spread around? "But Zechs is a new one! WHat's he like?"
happyends: (that has been plucked)

[personal profile] happyends 2020-11-16 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, geez.. These animals really don't know what's good for them, huh.."

Not that Madoka can really blame them. They're just animals, after all - very much like the ones back in her own world. Not any special magical talking kind that's on a more human level of smart.

But still, there's the problem of Romeo carrying one around all by himself like that..

"Do you need help carrying it? Maybe we can try to carry him inbetween us two, then we can share the load."
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (and we'll beat the birds)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's what I love to hear!" Della cheered, then darted out into the fray. "Here I go!"
blitzcheer: (name the game)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-11-16 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Potential end of the world get you hungry? [ He nudges Inigo fondly, not usually him out of the pair to bring up actual food. Actually taking a break! ]

Saure, but we should save the drinks for later. Still got the rest in my arms band. [ Admitted with a grin. ] How about with Taiki? Unless you want to whisk me off for a romantic meal.

[ It's teasing there at the end. You want it just to be four of us, Inigo? (Higgledies included, you see.) ]
blitzcheer: (falling into pieces)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-11-16 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Ohhh, Sen-Shine-Senku! Tidus will have to remember that!

"Zechs is..." Hmm, how to describe the guy? "He's got that serious kind of air like he's been around too many bigwigs 'n' meetings and whose idea of fun is a book and glass of wine. But he's not bad. Oh," Tidus realises, "--a lil' like Seto, I think."

But less Duel Monsters.
knifewithnoname: (much thinking)

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-11-16 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
She blushed, looking down as he corrected her. Names are stupid. She had thought Sanzo was his other name, family name, whatever the name was called that some people had after their first name. Not a title. Did it mean priest? "I do be being sorry Sanzo." She bowed her head.

But he didn't seem too mad, so that was good. And she would be sure to get it right from now on.

"I did no never be having tea in bags before I did be being on the train, but it do no be tasting too weird."
knifewithnoname: (listening to you)

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-11-16 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, there did be being a red dot here, but you did already be killing it.

[Not that she would expect any less, Alice was very capable.

Alice also looks very exasperated though and she knows to be wary of people who don't want her around, even though Alice has never as much as shooed her away before.]
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (i'll be holding you so near)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Half-shrug. ]

Doesn't slow down my mobility... so I'd say there's nothing to worry about! I can just bang it out later, I bet.
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (let's fly let's fly away)

initial task

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"Awww, you can't stay mad at these little guys!" Della cooed, stopping to pet some of the armadillos Ichigo was shooing away.
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (let's fly let's fly away)

initial task

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Della was easily distracted by Lea's Keyblade, "ooh"ing and "aah"ing over the design.

"Dude, that looks so sick!" This was a compliment.
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (and i won't stop until)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-16 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I... might have insisted on it.

[ She bullied him into it, really. ]
flatteries: (you don't gain a single thing)

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-11-16 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Sure, let's see you say that again when there's an armadillo sitting firmly on top of you, Tidus.

Then again, this one isn't too big.. ]


Oh, sure. When the next meteor does break through, I'll make sure to tell everyone it's since the mighty Tidus, leader of the train, got beaten by a..

[ Of course Inigo has no clue what an armadillo is.

Or, well, not what it's called, anyway. ]


By a big.. rolling thing!
blitzcheer: (oh it's a dweeb)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-11-16 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
...


Did it work? [ He means- ] Or did your leg just come off?


[ He looks far more fascinated than he does concerned. But also, he knows this is Della he's talking to

(also, maybe it sounds a little fun to go flying--) ]