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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2022-06-12 07:36 am

Event: In Pursuit of Knowledge

The day after the Voidtrecker speaks to the voidtreckers they arrive at the voidhub.

"Approaching Voidbase now. Prepare for docking."

There is no shaking, not leaving the void: instead those who risk looking out of the windows will see a large structure ahead of them. The void turns to metal around them as they enter the structure, and for a moment, there is nothing outside the train but darkness.

"Welcome Voidtreckers." A voice speaks over the ICPs. Not the voice of the train, this is a male voice, sentient. "The filtration process takes a few moments, so please be patient. Meanwhile, I am sending some information about our void base over to your SCA's."

They will receive a small pamphlet on their SCA's explaining about the void base, that it was set up as a research base and has been expanded to provide living quarters for some of those rescued from system #78961112094711. It explains that they had made the decision to invite the voidtreckers there to further unravel the mystery surrounding them. They would be quartered in ministry sleeping areas, and have free access to the ministry part of the base. Anyone who wished to visit the citizens of system #78961112094711 could do with good reason.

It's not too long before the filtration process is completed, and the doors of the Voidtrecker Express open. They are greeted by a group of ministry workers. Among which are Lia Nine, Ten Nank, and Anan- who isn't strictly a void ministry worker, but is there to greet them nonetheless.


IN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE



22-29 RABBIT ~ VOIDBASE INFO ~ OOC INFO ~ NETWORK
SCA EXPERIMENTS ~ COMBAT TRAINING ~ REACHING OUT ~ ARCHIVE RESEARCH


SETTLING IN
They are shown to their sleeping quarters first. They are in small suites, which match their room assignments on the train. They will be given time to unpack and rest, and told that their SCA's have been programmed to allow them access to the general ministry parts of the base.

Their time here is their own, And though the ministry hopes that they will help out with the various experiments and research programs they have going on, they do not need to. If they wish to take the time to rest and enjoy the amenities, they can.



1. MULTIMEDIA. There are a few types of lounging rooms, chairs and cushions, tables for sitting at. Slim televisions sitting on walls, a few tables - that can be lowered or raised - joined with screens that can be more privately watched. Shows and movies are available in some rooms, gaming equipment in others. There is also a more quiet room for lounging in, with access to e-books and screen readers for them, audio options also available.

Relax, or get into a multiplayer game -- games that break friendships are available in the void.


2. FITNESS AND SWIM. For those looking for more activity in their 'rest', there's the fitness gym and swimming pool. In separate rooms but nearby, the fitness gym is larger than the train's gym, and more well-equipped. Muscle training, speed; there will be a Ministry worker to show how to use the variety of equipment, so that nobody has an accident.

The same will be for the swimming pool, with a shallow and deep end. Balls, floating pads and more can be grabbed. It's a swimming pool - what's not to love?


3. TRAINING. Beside the pool and fitness gym is the combat gym, where they will find small groups already exercising in a variety of fighting styles. Voidtreckers will be left alone to train if they wish, but any who take interest in partners will be allowed to join in with the ministry training. Magic, energy, weaponry; some of them use special batons, Ministry-issued, and the Ministry workers will show how to use them. If a Voidtrecker becomes well-trained in how to use one by the end of their stay, they can be given one to use on void missions.

The Ministry fighters will also introduce them to a special training tool, the hard- and holographic courses and 'dummies'. Quite a few fighting styles can be set to a holographic opponent, or even one made to mimic a voidtrecker after fighting them - they're surprisingly quick to adapt. The hard-light partner can listen and read sign-language, and will change on command. Want them to move faster, focus on attack, dodging? Now they will.


4. GREEN THUMBS, OPEN AIR. The last room in the relaxation area is a curious one, reading simply 'GARDENS AND SIMULATION' on its front. Opening it will lead to a simple and long corridor, five more doors on each side. Four devoted to gardening, labelled Hydroponics, Hot Houses, Ice Houses, and Land. Entering, each space will be larger than should be possible. But it is, with each an indoor type growing space except for land, which mimics a farming field. There's a sky above, a wind in the air; sometimes, it might be raining when you enter.

It might be a shocking experience for some, the first time round.

The last six rooms simulation rooms are less specific, but with plenty more options. Rooms of prayers, beaches, cities, open valleys; with some time spent learning the menu, people can recreate a realistic area. The rooms can be set to private, but some people may leave the spaces they've created - on purpose, at random, or on accident - free for others to wander into. Sharing is caring, and there's only six of these rooms, you know.




TESTING AND EXPERIMENTING
Anyone who wishes to take part in the experiments will be given their options, and led to the appropriate rooms. Health checks, tether scans, combat training; each one is voluntarily, and Voidtreckers will be be granted their results.

There is much to discover, as well to ensure the health and safety of the Voidtreckers. And what can they learn about the Voidtrecker Express, the lost tethers, and the anomaly known as the World Eaters? Time may finally tell...



1. SCA EXPERIMENTS. For those who wish to help out with the SCA and health experiments- be that through taking part in experiments or helping conduct them- they will be shown to the labs. There are a few different labs, doing different things.

The scientists are generally friendly, if very no nonsense. They will answer questions and explain their research, and are open to listening to new ideas and theories. All ideas are on the table. This situation is unprecedented, there are no easy answers.

They will put any voidtreckers to work who wish to help- be it washing beakers or recording data. They will teach as they go- as long as someone is willing to listen and learn, it won't matter if they have no experience in science.


2. REACHING OUT TO THE VOID. At the top of the void base is an area with a clear domed roof, allowing in the light of the void. Here voidtreckers can attempt to reach out, to strengthen their connection with the train and through it try and find those that have left the train.

It's a slow learning curve. Their first few hours of attempts will be meditation that goes no where. but eventually most should be able to tap into their connection with the train and the other passengers.

Reaching out further is harder, often feeling as if they are falling through the void. It's exhausting, not quite so much as anchoring, but similar. It's easy to get lost in the void, though the room has ministry workers who are highly trained and will be able to help anyone who needs it.

They do say it might be easier to go in pairs, to meditate together and help guide each other, using each others tethers as a touch point. Anything is worth a try.


3. ARCHIVES. For those who prefer old-fashioned research, there is plenty to sink their teeth into here. Books, articles, message boards. Everything needs cross-referenced and checked and verified. What is a rumour? What is true?

It's a buzz of activity at all hours, though there are quieter areas for those who need silence to concentrate. For those less skilled at research, there are always notes to copy up neat.


OOC NOTES
~ Questions.
~ This event runs until the 26th June (Day 29)
~ There will be a concluding post on the 25th to wrap up the memory restoration.
najaran: (Nausea?)

Re: Simulation

[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
She scrubbed at her eyes as she looked up. "H...Hi..." she mumbled, wishing for just a second.. that it had been Kigi's voice calling to her. But if it had been a fake.... would that have been better? Or worse?
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Need a friend?" Ruby said, smiling weakly at her. She didn't want to pry into what may be something private.
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Thanks," she said softly. She shifted a bit as an invitation for Ruby to sit near her.
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
Ruby goes to sit and scoot close to Najaran. "Want to talk or...?"
najaran: (Bluff successful)

Re: Simulation

[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
She shrugged and leaned back. "Just... I thought... the way it was said I thought... I could find Bisteam again..." she said, softly.
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh... I'm so sorry..." Ruby said, reaching over to rest her hand on her shoulder.
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Thanks... Gargoyle is... wandering around here somewhere..." she said, glancing off to one side.
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
"Did you... want me to get him or..." she asked.
najaran: (Sweat bead head scritch)

Re: Simulation

[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
"No... I... I think he misses being in a forest..."
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, I see... do you, too?"
najaran: (Her strong back)

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[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
She shrugged. "The forest is where I met Kigi and Alta and everyone... but I didn't see a forest for the first time till then. Except in picture books. We didn't get to spend much time though."
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, I see..." she said, nodding. "I'm sorry if I'm not helping... I'm... not good with talking and helping..."
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
She gave her a confused look. "Sure you are. You've helped me lots. Somethings... are just harder."
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Heh, yeah... I guess you're right..." she replied, giving her a small smile. "...need a hug?"
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
Did she need one? She wasn't sure. But he wouldn't say no to one. "Alright," she said softly.
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
With that, Ruby shifted around so she could hug Najaran close.
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Re: Simulation

[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
She returned the hug, leaning her head against the other girl's shoulder. She... couldn't help think about how long Kigi had been alone. Had been the last. Had she had anyone to offer her comfort when she was hurting? She didn't seem the type to confide in her Cards... She seemed more the type to try to always want to convince them that she was fine, she was strong... so that she could believe it herself...
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[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
Ruby isn’t sure how to respond or react to Najaran’s pain, the best she can do is hold her close, petting her hair as she did. It was rough, just trying to take everything on her own. It was kinda something she was doing, too. She wished she could confide in things herself…
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[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
"Do.... you think we'll ever get home...?" she whispered after a long while.
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[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
“I’m sure we will…” Ruby whispered back. “…on our own, not when the train says.”
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[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 06:03 am (UTC)(link)
"I want to help the Train too... and everyone but... I want to go home," she confessed in a whisper.
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[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
Her heart sank hearing that, hugging her closer.

“So do I…” she confessed. “My friends need me… my world needs me… I miss them all…”
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[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
She nodded. "I'm supposed to be helping my Master..."
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[personal profile] silver_eyes_rose 2022-06-14 06:16 am (UTC)(link)
“We’ll get back to them… I know we will…” She hugged her tighter, trying not to get upset.
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[personal profile] najaran 2022-06-14 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
"And... be able to find each other again too...?" Duo. Mina. So many others that she had come to love on the Train, that the Train had sent away.

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