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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2019-11-08 06:52 am

Race Against Time: Mission Start

Preparation

Four days after the newest passengers join the train everyone’s SCA glows with the colours of the void. A message for the mission to come.

There’s a few hours as usual to get prepared before there is an announcement. "Arrival to System #16125 imminent. Prepare for exit from Void. All passengers are to wear their Safety Control Apparatus."

A shudder as the train jerks to the side and judders. "We have arrived on Space Station Delta in system #16125. Passengers should note that due to the adverse conditions of the planet evactuation protocol should not be relied on."

Arrival

With that the doors hiss open into artificial lighting. As passengers step off the train they will find themselves in a vast room of stark metal. A hangar of a ship, the train looks strange next to a move conventional shuttle craft.

Footsteps sound, heavy on the metal floor. Three people approach. A man flanked by two women take in the group silently.

“Voidtreckers. Thank you so much for heeding our call.” The man speaks. “I am professor Jori. I am the lead scientist here. This is officer Mira, head of security and captain Quin. I believe you have some information already and time is short but we have arranged a short induction and basic training for you. A lot of the equipment we use is strange even for us and we know… nothing of your origin world. We will be taking the shuttle down to the planets surface and our base there. If you would follow us to the shuttle we will do our best to answer any questions on the way.”

He pauses and looks around. “I will warn you, the planet is very unstable and not a safe place to be. Even though we are deeply grateful for your assistance we do not wish to take anyone who does not wish to go. If anyone wishes to remain here and help with the technical side of things they may.”

It is just large enough for everyone, though it is a bit of a squeeze and those who are tall, large or spider will find it an uncomfortable ride.

It is a relatively short journey, the craft is small and fast. It has no windows and passengers are strapped into their seats, but apart from a couple of dicey moments the journey is smooth, allowing Jori and Mira to answer questions. Quin is busy piloting.

They arrive at a large camp, except most of the actual buildings are underground. Jori leads them down through tunnels to a surprisingly well lit room where there are a group of people waiting them.

“This is our main rest area, you are welcome to use it as a base whilst you are helping us. There are sleeping compartments at the far end, feel free to use any not in use. Food will be served here too, it is very basic I’m afraid. We have an open radio channel you will have access to for use in emergencies.” Jori explained. “I will pass you along to those who have agreed to give you a quick training course in our equipment and the specifics of the tasks we need assistance with.”

Basic Training: Red

“Those assisting with the clearing of space debris please come this way.” Quin called, before turning and leaving the hall quickly. She led the way up out of the compound to a large transport bay where there were a series of small fighter craft.

“These were donated very kindly by the Gubita people and are the best craft for the job, they can take a hit. A few hits actually and their beams practically obliterate space debris to harmless levels. Problem is,” She grinned, “Gubita have four arms and so they cannot be piloted by someone with two. Luckily they are just big enough to fit two. One person needs to do the actual piloting while the other controls the guns.”

She led them over to the open cockpit of one so she could explain the different controls. She spoke as briskly as she had walked and seemed to assume they all had at least a basic understanding of fighter craft, though she was open for questions if anyone got confused.

“Feel free to test them out. Once your ready then the sky is yours. There’s a group already up there, but they could do with being relieved. Radio is on the left.”

Basic Training: Purple

“Those willing to evacuate villages please come with me.” A young man gestures anyone over and begins leading them out of the main room.

“We estimate about fifty villages, though in reality they are glorified bunkers underground that house groups of people. Some we are in regular contact with and they are ready to evacuate once transport turns up. Others are less… They don’t want to leave their homes and believe that as the world didn’t end last time it won’t this time either.”

He shrugged, “Our aim is to leave no one behind, do what you must.”

He enters a bay that contains some strange looking transport. Best described as glass bubbles. Each has a front bubble, or carriage, with a control panel and then two spheres attached. Each sphere had a ladder leading up to it’s centre and a bench around the side, with thick straps. Metal legs kept the transport up off the ground.. “This is what is left of the public transport system here. But they are our best way of moving groups. Each pod holds ten people. We don’t recommend pulling more than two pods per engine, as it is harder to dodge falling rocks. They travel about fifteen feet from the ground at their highest.”

He took them over to show them how they worked. If they checked they would find the whereabouts of the villages on their maps and their guide was happy to point them out. “Once you have a full load bring them back here and we can shuttle them to the station.”

Basic Training: Orange

“If you come this way I will give you the rundown on lindusi and how to catch them.” Jori gathered any science types to his side and led them into a side room. There were chairs around a few desks and Jiro gestured for them to sit before turning on a hologram projector at one end.

Large lizard-like creatures are shown prowling around forests, or skittering up mountain sides. “This is the only planet in the system where we have found lindusi. It is an umbrella term for many sub species of creatures but they are all reptilian creatures that don’t just survive in this environment but seem to thrive here. They are predators, preying on each other as well as other creatures.” He grinned as the images moved through different creatures, some small, some very large.

“We have transporter ships read, we just need help rounding the creatures up. You will be given a restraining device.” He help up an object that looked a bit like a yoyo. “You attach the strap to your wrist and throw the device towards the creature.”

One of the scientists stepped forward and Jori threw the yoyo at him, It stuck where it landed and there were three short beeps. “It will detect their heartbeat and their size and create a harness for them.” It did indeed do that, straps sprang out of the cylinder and wrapped around the scientist, restraining him whilst leaving him able to walk. “

We do not recommend trying to restrain a creature more than half your size unless you are unnaturally strong. Larger creatures can be lured into the transporters directly. You will each receive a tranquilliser gun in case things become dangerous but we ask that you only use those in emergencies.”

One of the scientists began handing out the restraining devices. “Please have a practice with the restrainers. They are completely painless so practising on each other is fine. If anyone has any questions now is the time to ask.”

Basic Training: Blue

Mira gathers up anyone left and takes them off to a large training room before handing them a glove with a small disk in the centre. “Shields. Very easy to use, just clench your fist to activate the shield and throw your fist in the direction you need to protect. They will fly out up to ten feet so can be used to block falling rocks. They don’t last long, thirty seconds at best but they will save you from a rock rain or stop a charging lindusi.”

She looked around. “Your job is easy, don’t let the scientists die. They won’t let us actually shoot lindusi, even the ones that try to eat them, so tranq guns have to do.”

She went over to a basket full of small hard balls. “Have a practice with these, make sure you can all activate the shield before you leave. Good luck, I’ll be out there too so just yell on the radio if you need me.”
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Arrival

[personal profile] mayp 2019-11-09 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
May isn't sure what to think of this. She knows she was chosen for a reason but she doesn't think she has many useful skills in this scenario. She will do what she can though to make sure everyone stays safe. She isn't going to let people be hurt on her watch. "So, here we are," she says turning to look at the person next to her. "Have you been in a situation like this before?"
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[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2019-11-09 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Curufn turns to look at this new teammate when she speaks to him. "Not this exact sort of situation, but last month we went to do some rescue work. I ended up running into burning buildings to pull people out; fighting goblins that were mounted on winged wolves; and pulling people out of a mudflow."

He smiles. "I'm Curufin Fëanorion. What's your name? And have you ever done rescue work before? Well, I guess we're theoretically rescuing reptiles, not people. But this planet sounds very dangerous indeed, so who knows, we might have to save some people as well."
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[personal profile] mayp 2019-11-17 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
May nods as she listens to him speak. Ï heard about the goblin fighting from Peter and Tony. It sounds like it was an experience," she admitted. Ï dont'think I would have been much help so I hope I'm more helpful this time around. I don't have much experience with this sort of thing."

"I'm May Parker, it's good to meet you, Curufin," she says honestly. At least he has some experience under his belt. Being the Aunt of Spiderman doesn't allow her to have much hands on experience but she will do her best.
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[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2019-11-18 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
"It was an experience, all right. Peter and Tony told it like it was. But there must be something you can do well, that would be a help on this mission. If you don't do rescues, there will be plenty of other tasks that are essential."

He smiles. "Pleased to meet you, May Parker!" he says, formally but in a friendly manner. "Welcome to Team Orange! Any questions I can answer?"
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[personal profile] mayp 2019-11-24 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm very good at logistics and organising things so I imagine that will be helpful. I'm happy to try my hand at the rescuing if need be though, I will just need to practice how to do so," she admits.

"If I think of any questions I'll let you know okay?"
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[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2019-11-24 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure it will be helpful! Organizing is every bit as important as action. But I'm sure you'd be good at rescuing, too." He chuckles. "If anybody chucks their yo-yo too soon, too high, too low, or in any other way wrong, you might have to rescue them from a lindusi."

The image is not in fact funny, but Curufin can never resist making jokes about dire things.

"Okay!"
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[personal profile] mayp 2019-11-29 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
"How about I start out with the logistics part of it and if we need more people to do some rescuing I move into that?" she suggests. She ignored the joke, it was easier than dealing with it.
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[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2019-11-29 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Sounds like a plan to me!" agrees Curufin. "I'm sure there will be a lot to do at the camp. Those scientists may need help keeping things organized, since most of us passengers are going out with the teams. They might need a radio dispatcher, for example. Or a supplies organizer. Or someone to keep track of where the teams actually are at any given time."
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[personal profile] mayp 2019-12-01 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
"All of which I'd be happy to help with," May says with a nod. "I guess I'll go talk to them and see what they need? Though going through the training won't help either, just in case something does change."
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[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2019-12-01 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
"Good idea," he agrees. "And if you want to attempt the team training, I'd be happy to help you with that."
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[personal profile] mayp 2019-12-02 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
"I'd like that, thank you," May says with a nod of her head. "So shall we?"
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[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2019-12-02 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
"We shall," answers Curufin, with a smile. Just in time. Jori summons Team Orange and leads them off to the side room where they watch the holo-projector presentation. At the end of that, Jori hands out the yo-yo devices and demonstrates how to use them, by capturing one of the scientists.

"Shall we give it a try?" Curufin asks May. "I'll be the lindusi, if you like."
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[personal profile] mayp 2019-12-04 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Sounds good to me," she says with a smile. "Let's see how we go," she says as she takes the necessary equipment they would need.

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Re: Arrival

[personal profile] myblueskies 2019-11-09 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not exactly like this miss! But I was on the last mission. That was different though, we had to jump off the train and fight goblins on wolves straight away!"

It had been quite scary in parts. This was a lot more calm though he imagined it would get dangerous soon. He would have to do his best to keep his eye on everyone. Especially Elfnein.
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Re: Arrival

[personal profile] mayp 2019-11-17 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"That sounds scary," May replied with a shiver. She knew about the mission and the injuries some of the acquired but she didn't like to think much about it. She knew her nephew attracted danger like he breathed and while she preferred to keep him safe she also knew it wasn't possible so she would just pretend he was safe. "Let's hope this is a lot calmer than that one.
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Re: Arrival

[personal profile] myblueskies 2019-11-18 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
"Hopefully!" He nodded at her. "Your on orange team right, miss? I'm on Blue so our job is to protect your team. So you don't got to worry."

If she was scared he would try extra hard to keep her safe!
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Re: Arrival

[personal profile] mayp 2019-11-24 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
"I am and good to know," May says with a smile. "I'm hoping to run back end and organisation instead but if I have to help with the rescues I will do so. I'll just need to get some practice in first."
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[personal profile] myblueskies 2019-11-24 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Practice is very important miss! Because if you practice enough you can do anything!" He grinned at her.

"We can practice together once we know what we got to do!"
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[personal profile] mayp 2019-11-29 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
"Exactly," she says with a grin. "I'm more than happy to practice with you," she replies determined to protect him. He was too young to be in this sort of situation.
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[personal profile] myblueskies 2019-11-30 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
"That would be good miss!" He grinned, "If we all work in a team it will be alright because we can all help each other!"
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[personal profile] mayp 2019-12-01 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Exactly, so how about we see what they need us to do?" she says giving him a smile.
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wrap?

[personal profile] myblueskies 2019-12-01 09:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes! Let's go and see!" He smiles at her as they go, off to learn what they have to do!
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ooc sure

[personal profile] mayp 2019-12-02 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
<s.
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Re: Arrival

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2019-11-10 06:51 am (UTC)(link)
"Not exactly, but we will keep you safe, Parker-san."

Eva's are firm, and gone is the smiling woman, easy-going person and in her place is a determined young woman.

If you like, you can stick with me and Princess."

Said clefairy is perched on her shoulder/rucksack. Somehow, he looks less fluffy pet and more trained pokemon ready to take down whatever comes his way.
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Re: Arrival

[personal profile] mayp 2019-11-18 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Thank you, Eva," she says with a soft smile. "I'll look after you too. WE all need people to watch our backs after all," she added. She wasn't going to let any of the children come to harm if she could help it but if they were powered then they probably could hopefully at least look after themselves.

"I'd like that though Peter might join us. I think he wants to keep an eye on me too."