OOC:
Melee includes hand-to-hand and melee weapons like vibroblades, regular blades and even clubs.
Thanks!
Trade Era 1234, Day 14
Lunar Pioneer, New Jordan Spaceport
The hum of the Lunar Pioneer's engines reverberated through the narrow corridors as Special Agent Slaine Rowan and Senior Special Agent Alex Mercer made their way towards the cryo-chamber section. Passing through a blast door that slid open with a metallic clang, they entered the dimly lit area. Rows of cryo-chambers lined the walls, each housing a passenger in suspended animation, frozen for the duration of their journeys.
The air in the chamber was chilled, a stark contrast to the rest of the ship's warm metallic scent. Green lights flickered softly, casting an otherworldly glow on the frosty surfaces of the cryo-chambers. Wires and tubes connected each chamber to a central control panel, displaying vital information in bold, blocky text.
"I will never get used to it," Alex mused, observing the frozen figures within the cryo-chambers.
"A stark reminder that while the ship looks like it's from the past, we will soon skip into the future. It will be months until we wake up again. "
Trade Era 1234, Day 152
Lunar Pioneer, Eclipse orbit, Aldebaran system
More than 3 months later, Slaine finally reached their destination as the Lunar Pioneer emerged from the void of hyperspace, its sturdy design contrasting with the celestial panorama that unfolded before them. Eclipse loomed in the distance, a once barren celestial body transformed into a subsistence-level planet.
As the spacecraft descended towards Eclipse, the gas giant Aldebaran b's colossal form dominated the cosmic backdrop. Its icy rings were shimmering like a diamond necklace.
The descent continued, and Eclipse's surface came into clearer focus. Vast swaths of agriculture stretched across the planet, sustaining the population with basic foods cultivated in the modified soil. Mining outposts dotted the landscape, extracting precious metals from the surface while ice was harvested from the rings for water and refueling purposes.
The landing site chosen for the agents was a settlement nestled amidst the agricultural expanse, a hub where the ebb and flow of life on Eclipse played out. The Lunar Pioneer touched down on the dusty surface, the engines shutting down with a mechanical whirr.
Stepping out onto Eclipse's terraformed soil, Slaine and Alex were met with a sight that blended the stark beauty of outer space with the harsh realities of survival. The settlement's architecture reflected the utilitarian ethos of their people, with simple structures designed for function rather than form.
A local police officer named Mara Harkin awaited the agents.
"Welcome to Eclipse," Officer Harkin greeted them with a nod, her uniform adorned with the insignia of Eclipse's local law enforcement. Her eyes reflected the weariness of one who had seen the challenges faced by this community.
"Follow me, and I'll take you to our makeshift precinct. We've not been briefed on your case, but we will provide as much support as we can. Is there anything else that I can do for you?"
In the meantime, ground crew members, clad in orange suits, swiftly moved about, connecting hoses and loading cargo into the Lunar Pioneer. A couple of hours later, the spacecraft's engines roared to life, breaking the stillness as it departed towards its next destination in the cosmos.