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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.
flatteries: (from misery; take it from me)

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-11-29 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
HEY, RUDE.

Especially since Inigo was just about to open his mouth and say something, probably more to Roland than to either of the talking creatures, but that's quickly interrupted by how they move up even more quickly at this point. It's so sudden and fierce that even Inigo lets out a yelp, though it soon turns into a laugh of excitement instead.

This is weirdly fun, actually! Especially since he truly believes in Tidus and his higgledy with all his heart. They won't fall as long as those two are looking after them.

He's not so sure how Roland feels about it though, so Inigo lets go of Roland's hand for the briefest moment, but just so he can put Jumblie up on the man's shoulder before grabbing that hand once more.

Roland will feel her effect soon enough, joy battling other emotions that might emerge in his mind in this situation.

"The other two are egging each other on," he explains, knowing that Roland can't hear them the way Inigo does. "So she'll help you to make up for it."
adregem: (the president says PASS)

[personal profile] adregem 2020-11-30 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Great. Just great."

You are a great pal, Bambosh my dude. Fantastic.

Jumblie does her best to help, playing with long strands of Roland's hair like they were swings, but the light is joyful and warm and he manages some semblance of an authentic smile as they cross the final distances to the tower. Thankfully, without a single case of electrocution. The wind is in his face just by sheer height, and that helps calm him somewhat, his signature dry sarcasm the only thing to be had and no longer actual fear. He loosens his grip on Inigo's arm too, now that the geyser is this close to the top.

"Don't jump." He tells Inigo, looking concerned on the get go. "I'll get down first. Tell Tidus to make an easy landing."
blitzcheer: (very gud thinker)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-11-30 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
YEAH TELL TIDUS THINGS, FRIENDS, HE'LL JUST BE DOWN THE BOTTOM KEEPING THIS WATER GOING. MAN YOUR NECKS ARE LUCKY LUCKY HE'S GOOD AT WATER MAGIC AND HAS GIBBERS.
flatteries: (you wish you'd never said)

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-12-02 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, does it ever feel like someone is trying really hard to talk to us through narrative text, how weird...

And although Inigo was very much ready to jump first, he'll be obedient and let Roland go first. Especially since he sure seemed the less excited one to be here on this geyser ride.

He'll even call out down to Tidus, not caring how his voice practically echoes across the place with how hard he has to call out: "Hey, Tidus, you're missing out on all of the fun!"

.. not what he was supposed to say, huh. Oh, right.

"Oh, and Roland told me to tell you to make an easy landing!"