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Inferi

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And this is where it seems the rest have decided to land. They have not moved from this area yet, and if they do we likely won’t have another chance, so while they are still there you’ll need to go find them. As you can see, they are only three kilometers northeast from our present location.
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When it comes to available equipment, we are short on nearly everything. Given a more defensible location inside the vessel, and the shortage of spare ammunition, it is possible to spare a firearm. Just be aware I cannot give you more than a single magazine of ammunition with it. As for a matrix...Silvandros?
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I suppose I can find another if I really need it, now that I have my own back.
” Talia said, taking what looked like a silver bracelet out of her left pocket and holding it out on her palm, although she made no effort to get out of the chair. “
It’s a simple water-based combat matrix, but that’s all I’ve got without trying to get someone else to give another one up. That fire one overloaded, so it’s not usable anymore.
”

The Captain groaned as he returned to his seat, breaking the military professionalism he had been displaying briefly to say, “
Really? Is it impossible for you to use a basic matrix without destroying it?
”

Talia ignored him, adding to Gareth, “
To address a concern that he did not yet, I find it very unlikely that there will be an attack by human adversaries in the time it would take you to find them. I don’t think they’ll ever attack again, honestly. They accomplished what they came here for. As for monsters, the personnel we currently have along with the weapons we were able to procure from the slain boarders should be enough to repel a few assaults. There’s really no answer apart from that, which is yet another reason it was necessary to ask the lot of you to help.
” Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

19-Feb-2018 20:21:54

Inferi

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The concern is whether you think you can handle who is there and stop them from managing to take the ship and fly.
" It didn't sound as though she was doubting anyone's abilities, but rather asking them if they were actually confident enough in their own. It was a reasonable question; most of them had seen at least one of the opponents that they were up against, and it seemed very unlikely that they would be able to avoid dealing with the man that had seemed to be in charge. Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

19-Feb-2018 20:25:51

Westenev

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Bridgett

Bridgett leaned back against the far wall, thoughtfully stroking her chin as she nursed a nagging doubt. Gazing at the map, she realised something about Talia’s the captain’s assessment didn’t sit right with her. A skilled captain ought to be able to sail through the storm with little fear; so why would they land a mere hop, skip and jump away from the wreckage?

“ If I may, I don’t see any urgency to run in blind ” Bridgett sighed. “ They could have landed anywhere, continued shelling us or sailed off for that matter – yet they landed in a range suitable for observation and intervention. Why is that? ”
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20-Feb-2018 12:50:19 - Last edited on 20-Feb-2018 12:59:56 by Westenev

NotFishing

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Gareth Arenar

Gareth had met Ridley's closing arguments with nothing more than a hard glare. This fool wasn't even worth his time to debate - everyone could see how impractical his idea was, that much was clear enough.

Paying the peanut gallery no further mind, he then turned back to serious discussion. Bridgett proposed her own idea, which was highly reckless, but the cunning of it still surprised him nonetheless. He had never viewed her as unintelligent, but he had still underestimated her, it would seem. Still, there were a number of risks associated with the plan that simply weren't worth taking. However, others had managed to address those before he did, so there was no use beating a dead horse.

The good news was that he would in fact be provided with a matrix and a weapon. The weapon he could only carry one magazine for - disappointing, but better than nothing. The matrix would be his main line of defense anyways, he suspected, and he imagined the fact that it was water-based would make it especially potent during a rainstorm.

Bridgett then posed the question as to why their enemy was still here. Suddenly, an alarming thought occurred to Gareth, and he felt an immediate need to voice it.

"They came for the girl, remember? As soon as I got her off the ship, they made it crash. There's no shelter for miles, so I suspect they know we would have had to go to crash site for any hope of survival. They feel the need to keep her alive, that much is clear, but they have no qualms with starting a war. To me this suggests that they are either loyal to Verania, or are afraid or repercussions from the government - either way, this would suggest that they are Veranian. They are probably looking to start a war to further Verania's interests, and perhaps take vengeance for their previous defeat. Anyways, that isn't the point." He took a breath. Beneath the gold, the Bitter Steel.

20-Feb-2018 16:42:11 - Last edited on 20-Feb-2018 17:02:06 by NotFishing

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"What I'm trying to say is this: they are likely going to try to retrieve the girl at some point, and they have every reason to suspect that she found her way here. Even if they are merely observing us - presumably to makes sure she stays alive and doesn't leave the area - our food and power will run out eventually, and they will be forced to act then. So they could be here within hours or weeks, though I think we should assume the worst."

Another breath.

"I don't like the idea of a blind assault. But if we send a smaller group ahead for reconnaissance, and they get captured, we will have even fewer fighters available and they will now see us coming. Once we do get to the ship, we don't know how long it will take to get help - how much food do we have? Additionally, we just crashed - they will expect us to still be reeling. If we strike now, they will never expect it, and this storm provides the perfect cover - even if it will make us all miserable."

It was only then that he realized this was the sort of mad, reckless, daring move that his father might have come up with, which ultimately only succeeded mainly through sheer willpower and improvisation, along with a bit of luck and cunning. He was far from comfortable with the idea, but he was even less comfortable with giving this unknown faction the time needed to launch the next stage of their plan. Beneath the gold, the Bitter Steel.

20-Feb-2018 16:58:39 - Last edited on 20-Feb-2018 17:02:38 by NotFishing

Inferi

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Crash Site - Ship Interior: Bridge

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Given who is in charge, I find it unlikely that he’s doing anything other than mocking you. He knows our options and knows that we have to find them, so he’s setting himself up somewhere nearby to see if you can manage to get there before he notices. If you can’t, he’d move, and you’d be stuck playing a game of cat and mouse that you can’t really afford to.
”

The Captain sighed before continuing, “
Unfortunately, the fact that he has taken this approach indicates to me that whatever his objective is has already been completed. I don’t know what it might be, though, and I could be wrong. It’s possible that he is simply doing this to make me think exactly what I am thinking.
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You’ve both got valid points, though.
” Talia chimed in. “
Unless we’re attacked much, you’ve got enough time to do this carefully, at least provided they don’t figure it out and take off. You are correct, though; should the storm remain active, it will provide much better cover than you would have otherwise. If you’re in decent fighting shape, it would be best to go as soon as possible, but then again...are you?
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How long is the flight from here to the capital?
”

Alicia’s question was spoken quietly, as if she didn’t want to get the answer. It was the first time she had spoken since she had left the group of survivors, and when she said it the Captain turned towards her with a slightly puzzled frown on his face.

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From where we were supposed to be on the flight path, directly flying from here at normal cruising speed would take the better part of a day.
” Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

20-Feb-2018 22:12:17

Inferi

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Then we have a maximum of a day and a half to gain control of a ship.
” Alicia declared, the tone of her voice indicating that, as she had expected, she hadn’t liked the answer.

“
The multi-nation conference? That’s...problematic, then.
” Talia said, although, like during the rest of the discussion, she didn’t sound worried yet. “
Another time restriction is not something we need, even if it is a bit generous.
” Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

20-Feb-2018 22:12:29

Annie1227
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Annie got tried of the arguments what to do next so, she barged into threw the door to the meeting hoping to shock them a little bit. She said in a calm voice,”I think we should stop arguing about what to do. I think we need to do is build shelter for the other survivors and then when the storm ends we should build fires to Single we are here. Also I think we should train all able people to fight just in case if the monsters or the enemies who attacked the ship earlier come back.” She was so cold from being in the rain. -Dances-

20-Feb-2018 22:59:18

Azi Demonica

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Ben and Ridley

Talia didn’t like Ridley’s comments, and he just tittered. The captain remained rather reserved, which Ben did get a little suspicious of As for Ridley’s comment, Ben wondered what was worse: someone capable of controlling vast volumes of flames and did not want to harm anyone, or something who could not control vast volumes of flames and wanted to set lots on stuff on fire. So long as Ridley did not get a fire matrix, everything should be okay.

“An’ yeah we shud go, yeh?” Ridley exclaimed, “I sure dun’t care ‘bout dem soldiers, we can handle ‘em, I gots a thing or two ta do.”

“Well, we don’t got much choice, and I don’t got much ideas ‘bout planning or politics stuff, but I’m in, no matter what.” Ben stated, assuring his acceptance in the mission.

Ridley kept his chin up and seemed to be in a good mood, he liked making people angry, and Gareth was no exception. Upon overhearing Gareth’s plan, the captain’s further comments, and Talia’s additional points. Then, Annie appeared, stating her thoughts. Ridley turned around on his seat.

“Who deh foohk is that?” Ridley exclaimed.

21-Feb-2018 00:40:44

Annie1227
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Annie repiled with a smile,”My name is Annie. What is your name? I was listening to your ideas on what to do and some of them I think is stupid like burning down the forest. I hope you guys will consider what I said before.” She was hoping that they will consider her ideas. -Dances-

21-Feb-2018 00:51:55 - Last edited on 21-Feb-2018 01:11:40 by Annie1227

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