Nov 5, 2024 5:35 pm
"Acknowledged." HAL turns to the two newcomers. "Please follow me." He then sets to finding them proper clothing and then on to the galley for warm food and drink.
Planet VI: Ice Planet
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Nov 6, 2024 7:30 pm
Luminara pulls the helmet off of her disposable suit, storing it under one of her arms for now. Its nice tasting air again that is untainted by the laborous trials behind them - in the truest sense of the word untainted, the suit doesn't have a air refreshment system after all - and this is far more comfortable as well.
Her suspicion further falters as they are not immediately being arrested or threatened upon escaping that tense situation... nay, the strangers seem friendly even? She might have been wrong in her assessment of the situation entirely - but just to be sure, she still holds her ice rod at her side, altough relaxedly and lowered.
"I must thank you for your... assistance? I am unsure if we would have been able to deal with these predators on our own, having no knowledge about them at all and, as such, especially vulnerable to their apparent hunting tactis."
Luminara observes quietly. She doesn't understand what the "Krum" has been afflicted with, nor does she know who this Sam is they are apparently looking for. Perhaps it will reveal itself in time, or not.
In any case, Luminara gives a brief smile towards Allen the human, then lightly shrugs and nods towards the leaving android figure.
Her suspicion further falters as they are not immediately being arrested or threatened upon escaping that tense situation... nay, the strangers seem friendly even? She might have been wrong in her assessment of the situation entirely - but just to be sure, she still holds her ice rod at her side, altough relaxedly and lowered.
"I must thank you for your... assistance? I am unsure if we would have been able to deal with these predators on our own, having no knowledge about them at all and, as such, especially vulnerable to their apparent hunting tactis."
Luminara observes quietly. She doesn't understand what the "Krum" has been afflicted with, nor does she know who this Sam is they are apparently looking for. Perhaps it will reveal itself in time, or not.
In any case, Luminara gives a brief smile towards Allen the human, then lightly shrugs and nods towards the leaving android figure.
Nov 6, 2024 9:36 pm
Once the newcomers have warm clothes, food, and a beverage, HAL says, "The predators are some form of ice ooze. We only just encountered them while investigating the vessel embedded in the ice. They are exceptionally stealthy and strong. They overpowered crewman Krom and may be responsible for the disappearance of another crewmember, Samantha. If we were a science vessel, they would be a worthwhile species to study. Their ability to maintain a fluid-like state at such low temperatures could lead to developments in fluid mechanics."
HAL pauses before asking, "May I ask what brings you to this planet?"
HAL pauses before asking, "May I ask what brings you to this planet?"
Nov 7, 2024 11:09 pm
"Hi! I'm Alandra. We'll talk later, right now duty calls.", she says and follows Stinger to the med bay. Once in she say, "Stinger if you could get him onto the bed. I'll boot up diagnostics."
Alandra runs to the med computer amd starts the diagnostic procedure.
Alandra runs to the med computer amd starts the diagnostic procedure.
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Advantage? If not, no worries.Rolls
Scanning Krom's injuries - (3d6)
(235) = 10
Nov 8, 2024 7:19 pm
Krum's body is a heavy load for Stinger to carry but thankfully the medbay has a door to the cargo hold. Together Stinger and Alandra pull their comrade onto a cargo trolley and take him to the medbay and onto a bed. Alandra quickly confirms that there is nothing she can do at this point for Krum. His brain is inactive and though not quite frozen solid his body is almost as cold as the planets surface. His skin shows signs of abrasion and freezer burns at the point of contact where the creature breached Krum's suit, though the wrist/glove and neck/helm connectors.
Stinger checks Krums suit and notes that all of its systems have been drained of power leading to a speculation that the ice creatures feed off of power. A more thorough diagnostic indicates the suit and weapons were drained via their power ports indicating that they will not be able to draw power from systems unless they gain access to some sort of interface or plug.
HAL takes the two newcomers to the crew quarters, and Luminara gets her pick of Tyanax outfits left there as Krum was not the only of their species on the original crew. The two newcomers note that the ship is similar to but a bit larger and nicer than a standard Strike vessel. There are signs of internal weapons fire and though most common areas are cleaned and organized a couple of the crew quarters they search for clothing look to have been only partially straightened after some contents were through about haphazardly.
Stinger checks Krums suit and notes that all of its systems have been drained of power leading to a speculation that the ice creatures feed off of power. A more thorough diagnostic indicates the suit and weapons were drained via their power ports indicating that they will not be able to draw power from systems unless they gain access to some sort of interface or plug.
HAL takes the two newcomers to the crew quarters, and Luminara gets her pick of Tyanax outfits left there as Krum was not the only of their species on the original crew. The two newcomers note that the ship is similar to but a bit larger and nicer than a standard Strike vessel. There are signs of internal weapons fire and though most common areas are cleaned and organized a couple of the crew quarters they search for clothing look to have been only partially straightened after some contents were through about haphazardly.
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The {TSO Odyssey} character holds general information on the ship, systems, records, etc. It can be accessed at the bottom of the page, either from the character buttons below the "Rolls" section or the "Characters" menu on the page footer. It is public, at this time, but there have been glitches since the recent site upgrade causing it to become private. Just let me know if/when this happens. 
Nov 9, 2024 5:10 am
Sharing his thoughts with Allandra... "They were able to eat Krom's suits power from the power ports. If we could secure or block the ports, we may be able to resist their attacks. Is there anything we can do for Krom?"
Nov 9, 2024 8:01 pm
"There's nothing we can do with our facilities. We maybe able to keep him alive if we find another cryo-pod so his body temperature stays in stasis, but I'm not sure we'll ever be able to fully revive him. His brain function is non-existent. It's...", she says running a frustrated hand through her hair. "It's a long shot even if we had another cryo-pod. He's been brain dead far too long. I'm sorry Stinger.".
She puts her hands on her hips and paces around the table with her head laid low. Then after a sigh she says, "That sounds like a plausible plan, but it looks like they drained the energy from whatever they touched. If you looks at the burns and abrasions, it doesn't seem like they cared too much if there was a port or not. If we could find Sam, I would have her take a look at his suit. Maybe we can ask Hal or Avro to do the same. Maybe one of our guests are good a tech too...
She puts her hands on her hips and paces around the table with her head laid low. Then after a sigh she says, "That sounds like a plausible plan, but it looks like they drained the energy from whatever they touched. If you looks at the burns and abrasions, it doesn't seem like they cared too much if there was a port or not. If we could find Sam, I would have her take a look at his suit. Maybe we can ask Hal or Avro to do the same. Maybe one of our guests are good a tech too...
Nov 10, 2024 7:47 am
Stinger listens carefully to Allandra, they did their best, they went beyond reasonable risks, but it is out of their hands. Stinger is not sure which spiritual belief did Krum followed so he 'wrote in the air' the one sign usually used for burials in his own belief, murmured a small prayer, and covered his body in a sheet. "You did great my friend, now you are free, now you are back home. Enjoy that party for us until we meet you there.".
Then, about the skin burns.. "Yes, I see what you mean. They couldn't damage him through the suit, but they could use the connecting points to reach his body. If we could secure the wrist/glove and neck/helm connectors, as well as the power ports, theoretically we could survive their freezing attacks. Let's meet with the rest at the bridge."
Stinger opens a coom line "This is Stinger, please let's all meet at the bridge. Of course, our new guests are also invited."
Then, about the skin burns.. "Yes, I see what you mean. They couldn't damage him through the suit, but they could use the connecting points to reach his body. If we could secure the wrist/glove and neck/helm connectors, as well as the power ports, theoretically we could survive their freezing attacks. Let's meet with the rest at the bridge."
Stinger opens a coom line "This is Stinger, please let's all meet at the bridge. Of course, our new guests are also invited."
Nov 10, 2024 4:32 pm
"Ice Ooze? Oh my! That makes it no surprise that we did not spot them quickly, their ability to blend in with the ice was almost unmatched out there... only a low droning sound gave them away. Well, at least I reckon that was what we heard, thinking back now. I... uh, am sorry for your... for Crewmembers Krom's and Samantha's injuries."
Luminara awkwardly rubs her lower set of hands together, unsure how to express her condolences properly. She hopes the android gets the gist, anyhow. They most likely owe this crew their lives - who knows if they would have survived the treck over to this ship without their warnings and laser shots to ward off the oozes.
Throwing over a quick glance to Allen the human, Luminara thinks a moment how much they should reveal before hesitantly answering.
"We landed our escape pod next to the sensor signal of this ship... the other option would have meant waiting in orbit until something finds us and... well, the escape pods resources had been all but stripped before we took off in it. Was our best shot, even if a tad risky."
It doesn't really answer exactly why they were in the escape pod in the first place, but Luminara is still hesitant about laying open their whole escape route. Perhaps the pirates are still nearby and demand their prisoners back? In that case, it would be far safer to leave this crew in the dark so they wouldn't have to lie about knowing where the escapees are.
Luminara, taking some of the Odyssees overalls, has been fitted with a new fit, much nicer than the emergency suit and the rough garbs she had on beforehand.
"Oh my. Quite the fight in here, hm?"
Luminara notices, staring at a particularily bad patch of firefight-damaged wall.
Luminara awkwardly rubs her lower set of hands together, unsure how to express her condolences properly. She hopes the android gets the gist, anyhow. They most likely owe this crew their lives - who knows if they would have survived the treck over to this ship without their warnings and laser shots to ward off the oozes.
Throwing over a quick glance to Allen the human, Luminara thinks a moment how much they should reveal before hesitantly answering.
"We landed our escape pod next to the sensor signal of this ship... the other option would have meant waiting in orbit until something finds us and... well, the escape pods resources had been all but stripped before we took off in it. Was our best shot, even if a tad risky."
It doesn't really answer exactly why they were in the escape pod in the first place, but Luminara is still hesitant about laying open their whole escape route. Perhaps the pirates are still nearby and demand their prisoners back? In that case, it would be far safer to leave this crew in the dark so they wouldn't have to lie about knowing where the escapees are.
Luminara, taking some of the Odyssees overalls, has been fitted with a new fit, much nicer than the emergency suit and the rough garbs she had on beforehand.
"Oh my. Quite the fight in here, hm?"
Luminara notices, staring at a particularily bad patch of firefight-damaged wall.
Nov 10, 2024 5:21 pm
Before HAL can answer Luminara, Stinger's announcement comes through on ship comms. "If you will, please follow me to the bridge."
Nov 10, 2024 10:25 pm
Alandra does note that there are still several of the one time use stasis pod available on the ship that have not been used after the mutiny and one could easily preserve Krums body. He has suffered no neurological damage so it is possible that at a high end facility or with some cybernetic implants he may be revived but without a better understanding of what exactly happened the results are in question. A sample of the ooze would be quite helpful in this regard.
Making your way to the bridge the newcomers notice little other damage, all of which has been repaired. When you reach command deck you see another crew member, likely the one controlling the ships weapons earlier, who is obviously a hologram.
Making your way to the bridge the newcomers notice little other damage, all of which has been repaired. When you reach command deck you see another crew member, likely the one controlling the ships weapons earlier, who is obviously a hologram.
Nov 11, 2024 12:52 pm
Luminara follows suit, taking in the corridors and rooms in quiet contemplation. This ship has been through some trouble internally as well... she'll have to ask about it later.
She feels slightly uncomfortable without a weapon at her side, having discarded her ice stick alongside her emergency suit - it would melt anyways in this environment.
Entering the bridge after HAL3000, Luminara offers a quick tyranaxi greeting with her lower arms.
"Greetings. Fine shooting, I have to admit, altough a tad too close for comfort."
She feels slightly uncomfortable without a weapon at her side, having discarded her ice stick alongside her emergency suit - it would melt anyways in this environment.
Entering the bridge after HAL3000, Luminara offers a quick tyranaxi greeting with her lower arms.
"Greetings. Fine shooting, I have to admit, altough a tad too close for comfort."
Nov 11, 2024 4:47 pm
Alandra slaps her head and exclaims, "I completely forgot about the stasis pods! Stinger I'll get to the bridge after I can get Krom in one! It will at least keep him alive until we can get somewhere with more advanced facilities.".
She lifts Krom onto a gurney and wheels him towards the stasis pods. Gently as she can, she removes the armor and lays his body into the pod. Closing the pod, she places her hands on the glass.
"I'm sorry.", she whispers and joins the crew on the bridge.
She lifts Krom onto a gurney and wheels him towards the stasis pods. Gently as she can, she removes the armor and lays his body into the pod. Closing the pod, she places her hands on the glass.
"I'm sorry.", she whispers and joins the crew on the bridge.
Nov 12, 2024 1:04 pm
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"Greetings. Fine shooting, I have to admit, although a tad too close for comfort."To Stinger: I have the Odyssey hovering about 2 meters of the planet surface, you want to take over?
Nov 15, 2024 5:39 pm
When everyone has joined the bridge... Stinger stands up in the middle of the room.
"I'm glad we can take a minute now, it's been hectic, but once again we overcame difficulties...
Please everyone, feel free to relax, sit wherever you feel comfortable, or grab a coffee from that coffee machine by the corner..."
Stinger takes a moment to put his thoughts in order.
"First, I wanted to recognise our fallen friends, Sam and Krom. May their spirits find either peace or their way back to us...
We shall talk about this last mission and our plans for the next a steps. But before that...
Second, I wanted to formally welcome Luminara and Allen. I see Hal treated you well, I trust you are now comfortable enough. It would be great if you could introduce yourselves, mention your professios or skills, and share whatever you feel comfortable sharing in relation to your travel here and your expectations... if you want a ride somewhere or want to join our crew or whatever plans you may have. I feel we have already introduced us in a way, as you have seen us all in action, but do feel free to ask any questions you may have after your introductions. Thanks "
"I'm glad we can take a minute now, it's been hectic, but once again we overcame difficulties...
Please everyone, feel free to relax, sit wherever you feel comfortable, or grab a coffee from that coffee machine by the corner..."
Stinger takes a moment to put his thoughts in order.
"First, I wanted to recognise our fallen friends, Sam and Krom. May their spirits find either peace or their way back to us...
We shall talk about this last mission and our plans for the next a steps. But before that...
Second, I wanted to formally welcome Luminara and Allen. I see Hal treated you well, I trust you are now comfortable enough. It would be great if you could introduce yourselves, mention your professios or skills, and share whatever you feel comfortable sharing in relation to your travel here and your expectations... if you want a ride somewhere or want to join our crew or whatever plans you may have. I feel we have already introduced us in a way, as you have seen us all in action, but do feel free to ask any questions you may have after your introductions. Thanks "
Nov 16, 2024 11:40 pm
Alandra nods in contemplation at Stinger's speech. "Where is Sam?", floats through her mind, but she quells it in order to listen to the new-comers answers
Nov 17, 2024 4:14 pm
Luminara briefly ponders having a cup of coffee, but decides against it for now. Unless they have specialized tyranaxi beans, coffee is rather unhealthy for her due to the reptilonoid-ish part of her. She's very careful around coffee - Luminara remembers drinking too much while working on a case once, leading to her not being able to sleep for three days and also having to go to the hospital due to a massively increased heart rate.
Instead, she will listen and give a nod upon who she presumes to be the Captain of this vessel having finished.
"I must thank you for the rescue once again... I doubt we would have survived long against these ice predators, especially while unaware of their existence and in their favourite hunting ground. And... my deepest condolences for those you have lost or are close to losing."
She's quiet for a moment of respect, then clears her throat, uncrossing her lower arms so she can gesticulate as she speaks.
"I am Luminara, Private Investigator, Two-times Offworld Battlebot Champion of Muriel IV, unhonorably discharged from the Tyranaxi Imperial Navy for failure to slaughter innocents, and, most recently, crashlandee."
She throws a brief glance over at Allen.
"My skills? I am usually good at investigation, as it has been my primary method of bread winning for quite some time now. I apologise for the poor show of my skills earlier, I don't often get attacked by super predators while following a case. I reckon I am good at punching, but... I'd prefer if things can be solved more diplomatically.
Now, before I can elaborate on why we ended up here... when was the last time you have performed a system wide scan? Have you gotten in contact with any... hmm, shall we say, smugglers perchance?"
Instead, she will listen and give a nod upon who she presumes to be the Captain of this vessel having finished.
"I must thank you for the rescue once again... I doubt we would have survived long against these ice predators, especially while unaware of their existence and in their favourite hunting ground. And... my deepest condolences for those you have lost or are close to losing."
She's quiet for a moment of respect, then clears her throat, uncrossing her lower arms so she can gesticulate as she speaks.
"I am Luminara, Private Investigator, Two-times Offworld Battlebot Champion of Muriel IV, unhonorably discharged from the Tyranaxi Imperial Navy for failure to slaughter innocents, and, most recently, crashlandee."
She throws a brief glance over at Allen.
"My skills? I am usually good at investigation, as it has been my primary method of bread winning for quite some time now. I apologise for the poor show of my skills earlier, I don't often get attacked by super predators while following a case. I reckon I am good at punching, but... I'd prefer if things can be solved more diplomatically.
Now, before I can elaborate on why we ended up here... when was the last time you have performed a system wide scan? Have you gotten in contact with any... hmm, shall we say, smugglers perchance?"
Nov 19, 2024 1:26 am
"Smugglers? Mutineers and now smugglers", Alandra says with a shake of her head.
Nov 20, 2024 3:24 pm
The ship struggle to stay in place as it is not really designed to "hover" Considering your circumstances you have several options
1. Finish the salvage and data mining of the ship, getting the shuttle from the wreck would be worth the risk if you can get it to work (Allen)
2. Explore the caverns carved out below the ship. Sensors show they continue past your scanner range, with are not exactly designed for subterranean monitoring.
3. Head back up to space and ????
Avro thinks that if Alandra helps calibrate the sensor the ship should be able to track the ooze nearby and with a bit of programming may even be able to tie into the ships "anti collision defense" to target and eliminate any that get too near, though it would help if you had a tactical officer with the correct training to merge the sensor and weapons systems. (Luminara)
1. Finish the salvage and data mining of the ship, getting the shuttle from the wreck would be worth the risk if you can get it to work (Allen)
2. Explore the caverns carved out below the ship. Sensors show they continue past your scanner range, with are not exactly designed for subterranean monitoring.
3. Head back up to space and ????
Avro thinks that if Alandra helps calibrate the sensor the ship should be able to track the ooze nearby and with a bit of programming may even be able to tie into the ships "anti collision defense" to target and eliminate any that get too near, though it would help if you had a tactical officer with the correct training to merge the sensor and weapons systems. (Luminara)
Nov 21, 2024 7:51 am
Stinger sits in the pilot seat to stabilise the hovering better. From the pilot seat he continues...
"Thank you Luminara, and welcome to the crew. I'm sure your skills will be helpful and will provide some light into this unknown region.
About the mission... It is clear that those creatures are really sneaky, and that costs us two friends. Also, we just started searching the wrecked ship, and there may still be plenty of useful information and equipment down there. But before we go back, we should have a better strategy to secure our search. Some way of keeping those ooze at bay for enough time. Any ideas?"
"Thank you Luminara, and welcome to the crew. I'm sure your skills will be helpful and will provide some light into this unknown region.
About the mission... It is clear that those creatures are really sneaky, and that costs us two friends. Also, we just started searching the wrecked ship, and there may still be plenty of useful information and equipment down there. But before we go back, we should have a better strategy to secure our search. Some way of keeping those ooze at bay for enough time. Any ideas?"
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