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lucetilogs2012-02-20 10:25 pm
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Mission # 2 - Desert Survey
Who: Daisy, Haruhi Suzumiya, Mega Man, Cho Hakkai, Aether, Amelia, Ginia, and Saber
What: MISSION # 2 - Desert Survey
When: February 21st to 25th
Where: Unexplored Desert Region
Summary: An eight-man team has been selected to explore a desert regions on the outskirts of controlled Malnosso and cultist territory.
Eight Luceti volunteers arrive on the outskirts of the desert at approximately nine in the morning. Starting out at a security outpost, the place look antiquated compared to usual Malnosso technology. Dusty and quiet, the place seemed lax on security. However the overworked and ragged looking scientist that met them informed them that it would be unwise to try and escape. A new kind of 'Shift Tracking Satellite' had recently been launched. It possessed the ability to pinpoint marked individuals with artificial Shifts. "In the desert," he added coldly. "That would be very, very bad."
They were provided with a map of the outskirts of the area and the instructions on how they hoped to have it filled in. Mega Man in particular was outfitted with electronic equipment that could be tracked by the satellite. "Why can't the satellite track it?" the supplier asked out loud, before anyone else could. "Something about this place futzes with the photographs. All we get is static." The device, at least, would give them an idea of where they were compared to where they started. As long as they didn't lose it, they shouldn't get lost. "After all," the supplier added grimly. "All you've got out there is the sun."
Supplied to them were two jeeps, both of which looked like they had seen better days. Extra gas cans were provided for them, as well as ample water and food. They were cautioned that they would need to ration it and to make sure that wild animals didn't find their way into it at night. Other supplies, such as tents, desert-appropriate clothing, medical supplies, cooking gear, and so on were also included in the rear of the jeeps. They were finally instructed to return to this spot before the twenty-fifth was over. The scientist, finally returning to see them off, warned them that they did not want to be caught out in the desert once the Natural Shifts returned.
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- No notable destinations will be found within the first day, though if they remain on a consistent path, they may reach a canyon like area, which will require them finding a way across.
- The first night will be jarring. The sky will be completely black, save for the Moon itself. There is not a single star, nor any indication of cloud cover suggesting that they might be veiled. At best, they might spot the faint light of the satellite mentioned before.
- At night, some solitary Shift Hunters might come across them. These vicious beasts are difficult to kill and absolutely vicious. The only way to kill them is to behead them. They stink of burnt, rotting flesh.
- A sandstorm will blow through during the second day, lasting roughly thirty minutes. They'll need to find a way to wait it out.
- They have the option of finding one of three locations during the time span:
1. TO THE NORTH - A clear open horizon awaits the north, the path is seemingly easy, but the sandy terrain may prove difficult for the vehicles.
WHAT'S THERE? The ruins of a lost temple. It is long abandoned and half buried by now, but they will come across symbols that are cultist in origin. The writing is not in their usual metaphorical language and provides some insight into their past.
2. TO THE EAST - Requires crossing a rocky canyon, which may limit how far they can survey. It will take an estimated extra six hours just to find a crossing.
WHAT'S THERE? A Malnosso fortress set up roughly fifty years ago. It's buried in the sand, but the inside remains mostly untouched. Inside the fortress includes notes collected about the region, discussion of Natural Shifts, and some insight on the development and limitations of the droids.
3. TO THE SOUTH - Following along the canyon on a rocky terrain is an easy bet, but the ground is unstable and often narrow, making the trip dangerous.
WHAT'S THERE? A cultist camp, located roughly fifty miles out of their usual territory. There's no use reasoning with them and the only option is to either try to avoid their notice or just fight them off. There is roughly two dozen among their numbers, with two Elites and one Shifter among that number. There's not any information to be found, but they do have hostages waiting to be sacrificed.
If your character is on the mission, vote for a direction that the party will ultimately reach using that character's journal. Remember, they have no IC way of knowing what they'll find! It's more a matter of what sort of path they would choose for themselves. Only the eight characters in this log may vote. Once an option has been picked, I'll reveal what they discover.
EDIT: IT'S RIGHT HERE
(ooc: You can continue to use this post to plot and discuss anything you need to!)
What: MISSION # 2 - Desert Survey
When: February 21st to 25th
Where: Unexplored Desert Region
Summary: An eight-man team has been selected to explore a desert regions on the outskirts of controlled Malnosso and cultist territory.
Eight Luceti volunteers arrive on the outskirts of the desert at approximately nine in the morning. Starting out at a security outpost, the place look antiquated compared to usual Malnosso technology. Dusty and quiet, the place seemed lax on security. However the overworked and ragged looking scientist that met them informed them that it would be unwise to try and escape. A new kind of 'Shift Tracking Satellite' had recently been launched. It possessed the ability to pinpoint marked individuals with artificial Shifts. "In the desert," he added coldly. "That would be very, very bad."
They were provided with a map of the outskirts of the area and the instructions on how they hoped to have it filled in. Mega Man in particular was outfitted with electronic equipment that could be tracked by the satellite. "Why can't the satellite track it?" the supplier asked out loud, before anyone else could. "Something about this place futzes with the photographs. All we get is static." The device, at least, would give them an idea of where they were compared to where they started. As long as they didn't lose it, they shouldn't get lost. "After all," the supplier added grimly. "All you've got out there is the sun."
Supplied to them were two jeeps, both of which looked like they had seen better days. Extra gas cans were provided for them, as well as ample water and food. They were cautioned that they would need to ration it and to make sure that wild animals didn't find their way into it at night. Other supplies, such as tents, desert-appropriate clothing, medical supplies, cooking gear, and so on were also included in the rear of the jeeps. They were finally instructed to return to this spot before the twenty-fifth was over. The scientist, finally returning to see them off, warned them that they did not want to be caught out in the desert once the Natural Shifts returned.
--
- No notable destinations will be found within the first day, though if they remain on a consistent path, they may reach a canyon like area, which will require them finding a way across.
- The first night will be jarring. The sky will be completely black, save for the Moon itself. There is not a single star, nor any indication of cloud cover suggesting that they might be veiled. At best, they might spot the faint light of the satellite mentioned before.
- At night, some solitary Shift Hunters might come across them. These vicious beasts are difficult to kill and absolutely vicious. The only way to kill them is to behead them. They stink of burnt, rotting flesh.
- A sandstorm will blow through during the second day, lasting roughly thirty minutes. They'll need to find a way to wait it out.
- They have the option of finding one of three locations during the time span:
WHAT'S THERE? The ruins of a lost temple. It is long abandoned and half buried by now, but they will come across symbols that are cultist in origin. The writing is not in their usual metaphorical language and provides some insight into their past.
2. TO THE EAST - Requires crossing a rocky canyon, which may limit how far they can survey. It will take an estimated extra six hours just to find a crossing.
WHAT'S THERE? A Malnosso fortress set up roughly fifty years ago. It's buried in the sand, but the inside remains mostly untouched. Inside the fortress includes notes collected about the region, discussion of Natural Shifts, and some insight on the development and limitations of the droids.
WHAT'S THERE? A cultist camp, located roughly fifty miles out of their usual territory. There's no use reasoning with them and the only option is to either try to avoid their notice or just fight them off. There is roughly two dozen among their numbers, with two Elites and one Shifter among that number. There's not any information to be found, but they do have hostages waiting to be sacrificed.
If your character is on the mission, vote for a direction that the party will ultimately reach using that character's journal. Remember, they have no IC way of knowing what they'll find! It's more a matter of what sort of path they would choose for themselves. Only the eight characters in this log may vote. Once an option has been picked, I'll reveal what they discover.
EDIT: IT'S RIGHT HERE
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Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 6
Choose Thy Direction
(ooc: You can continue to use this post to plot and discuss anything you need to!)
First Day and First Night
There's an odd sense of comfort driving again. Sure, the jeep is a bit of a beater, but it's no different than some of the vehicles she's ridden or driven in. Being behind the wheel, traveling uncharted terrain, without getting careless, Ginia can be a little excited about it. At the least, it gives her another excuse to not think about the last week and all the previous weeks.
For as long as they travel, she'll drive for half of the distance before switching off with the other guard and keeping a watch out the window, eyes protected by sunglasses.
To the other three riding along with her, sorry if she begins quietly singing rock songs to herself to break up any silence. At least she's a good singer?
[First Night]
The starless sky bothers her more than she likes to admit. She's grown used to seeing stars in one way or another and to have nothing but a blank sky is deeply unsettling. In many ways, it's a reminder maybe, wherever they are, they're all alone.
But she refuses to let it bother her as she patrols around their camp, keeping a constant watch on the area around them. She'll get in her hours of sleep when she switches off with the other guards, but when those Shift Hunters come around? Ginia will be engaging with rifle in hand, doing all she can to make sure they stay away from their supplies and to keep her other teammates safe.
((ooc; Prose or action tags, either work for me! Ditto on who is riding in the jeep with her.))
First Day
...Man, there's a whole lot of nothing out here so far.
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I'll take a bunch of nothing as opposed to a whole bunch of somethings right now. But hey, look ahead, I think I see a cactus!
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I should probably record that down, it's obviously a very important historical site. We might want to stop for it.
[He does jot it down on the map with a simple symbol, though.]
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But all things considered? I'll take a slow first day.
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...Unless it is summer on this part of the world.
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...It wasn't.
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...After all, the old civilization had a ton of Refractors to power things, it'd make sense if they stored them somewhere!
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Sorry for all the questions, but what are Refractors?
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[And beat this ridiculous heat. He takes a small drink from a canteen to make sure he can keep water in his system.]
Quantum Refractors are these crystals that are made of some unusual substance. No one's quite sure what, the technology has been lost with the ancient civilization that the ruins belonged to. But they're a very powerful energy source, capable of lasting virtually forever, while creating zero pollution. You put one in a machine and spin it at high speeds, and it produces huge amounts of useable energy.
As you can imagine, these things are valuable, and people are always looking for them to power everything from lamps to cars to airships and power plants.
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I can definitely see the value in that. A source of nearly infinite energy that doesn't produce waste... the things you could do with that kind of technology. So were the vast majority destroyed or something?