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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-11-17 05:51 am

Not with a Bang: Side Missions

On day nine of the month of Imagination voidtreckers may notice a new symbol on the SCA map. Lime green exclamation marks hover above several sections of Nion’s jungle. Tapping these exclamation marks will bring up additional tasks that need to be undertaken.

These appear at different times over the course of day nine and ten and do not seem to be linked to any specific team, anyone who wishes may follow their SCA to the marker and help solve the problems.

Task 1

Shield integrity is below expected levels in sector R-37. Potential for sabotage. Please investigate at the location indicated.


R-37 is a mile-wide area of jungle with a single solar station. and a cursory investigation will show that station to be the cause of the issue. Sirens wail and indicators flash red, both light and sound spilling out into the surrounding jungle.

The structure doesn’t seem to have taken any physical damage, but something is certainly wrong. The shielding in the air above this sector is flickering on and off, and no attempts to stabilise it work.
It will require a hard reset to fix; the map icon will pinpoint two towers on the corner of the station grounds from which this may be done. It will require a mix of people to physically climb the towers and access the controls whilst others reboot the system from inside the solar station building. The SCA will indicate locations and required interactions.

Task 2

Impacts upon the array have caused seismic activity in sector E-10, blocking a major river. Repair damage to the environment caused by the tremors.


It will be obvious when the Voidtreckers arrive in sector E-10, because the area is completely flooded. Trees are submerged and water is in places deep enough for Voidtreckers to have to swim, though for the most part they will be able to wade through the muddy water to find the source of the problem.

A sizable landslide has completely dammed the river running through E-10 at two points, causing the waters to swell and flood its surroundings. Whilst most of the wildlife is able to swim or climb and is therefore unaffected, one resident of the jungle is faring even better - the large plesiosaur-like reptiles that call the river home can now range much further afield in search of prey.

Voidtreckers should clear the river of debris, whilst avoiding dangers both environmental and reptilian.

Task 3

A violet panda pack has been detected in northern sector B-19, moving rapidly westwards. Given the lack of nearby solar stations, this movement is uncharacteristic. Please investigate.


Once Voidtreckers get into sector B-19 they will find the panda pack stampeding through the jungle. Some may wish to help them out and calm them down, but for those investigating the trail they have made through the undergrowth is clear.

Following backwards they will discover a blackened, smoking area of jungle, raggedly felled trees and a small crater where something has impacted heavily against the earth. The surrounding trees are partially ablaze, though the dampness of the foliage mean that none of the fires have grown large enough that they can’t be put out with concerted effort. A small river runs through B-19, within walking distance of the impact site. 

Task 4

Solar Station 29 in sector Y-5 is taking fire  from unknown assailants. None of its security drones are responding. Defend the station and identify the aggressors.


Their SCA will direct them to the entrance of Station 29. It is under attack by two large terraforming robots, identical to any of those already seen on Nion. There is also a complement of security drones with them, all painted with 29 across their chassis, and all attacking the station.

They are no tougher than any of the other automatons encountered thus far, but their attack is more coordinated compared to the simple self-defense of the stray robots. Even though they are focused on attacking the station, they will turn and fight anyone who tries to stop them.
ourtomorrow: ([kenzuna] suspect)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2020-11-26 02:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Ken frowns, squinting - no, they're too far, he can't make out anything. He tenses, though. "So it seems...."

Fire. Wormmon had been afraid of that. In several ways. He had been afraid it would be a fire, and he is a....he is....

Wormmon hops from Della to Ken-chan. No offense. But there is a FIRE. He has to PROTECT HIS BOY.

Because he is NOT AFRAID OF F...

I-is Ken-chan looking for a way down now?!?!?
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (i'll be holding you so near)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-27 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
Della began trying to stand up and take a look at the ground. "Once the pandas are clear, we should see if we can figure this out. Bad things usually come in threes. Stampeding pandas, ominous smoke... so I'm betting any second now, we'll have number 3."

Wasn't she optimistic!
ourtomorrow: ([kenzuna] consult)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2020-11-27 11:24 am (UTC)(link)
"Should we move in closer?" Ken looks at Wormmon as if asking his partner a different question. Wormmon shakes his head. Ken looks discouraged. Not yet, hm.

Wormmon doesn't have enough energy to evolve....
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (and gaze up at the moon)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-27 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Della glanced over at frightened Wormmon - poor little guy had played hero enough for one day.

"Maybe we should let everyone know first before we just barely avoid danger again. We'll regroup with larger numbers, it'll be safer that way."
ourtomorrow: ([kenzuna] stand)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2020-11-27 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
That does seem sensible. Ken gathers Wormmon up into his arms. "Anything that serious is better handled with more people. I'll come too."

Back to camp, one presumes, for intel and more exploration. Though Ken's not sure he's in a position to examine the fire, if Wormmon needs to rest up. His partner probably needs to eat again.

....Ken is getting very familiar with the edible plants of Nion.
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (my darling baby boys)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-11-27 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Della offers what she hopes is a comforting smile, nodding toward the base of the tree. "I think we're free and clear of the pandas, so we can start heading down. Take it nice and easy, now."
ourtomorrow: ([kenzuna] teehee)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2020-11-27 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"Will you be okay, Ken-chan?"

Ken transfers the bug to his back, making sure Wormmon is snug before beginning his descent. He's not much of a tree climber, but these past eight years have indeed been full of adventures...

"Rest up, Wormmon."

Wormmon blushes. He grins up at Della as they descend. He has! The BEST boy! In case you had not noticed!

Never gets old, for him.