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Episode 02: Cosmic Imperative / Chapter 5: And so it begins [ Day 1 | 1355 ]
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[ Captain Jien Ives | Lower Deck Converted Starboard Guest Quarters | USS Allegiant | Aerodrome of the Erudite ] @Griff @Dree @Pierce @Dumedion @P.C. Haring @chXinya @UltimaImperatrixia @Ellen Fitz
“Crewmen of the Apache should be loaded into their craft by 1455 as their craft will be ejected from the aerodrome at 1500. Crewmen of the Allegiant must likewise be in their craft at 1555, as they will be ejected at 1600. We will be departing in precisely twelve minutes, and until the ejection times, you may make use of the facilities on this deck. I am Tachgin, duty officer of this area for the duration of your time aboard. If you have questions or problems, you will come to me.”
The announcement given by the curtly efficient female Savi only a few minutes ago played over in Ives's mind, as did a myriad of other details of the simultaneous missions, as he stood at the threshold of the converted guest quarters. Security and engineering had done a splendid job converting these quarters into a makeshift brig with the cannon in place and Nicander safely situated within. The doctor-turned-informant had the haggard look of determination under a layer of resignation. Ives rather figured his expression mirrored, considering all the moving pieces of the current puzzle. The Ranger was already disengaged from the Helmet and due to leave simultaneously as the Erudite, with both the Apache and Allegiant safely tucked within it.
Nodding to the security detail posted guard over Nicander, Ives moved through the ship until he stood once more on the Erudite’s deck, gaze traveling over the Theurgy crew mingling in the space between the Allegiant and the Apache. He knew some among them would be remaining on the Erudite all the way to Hobus. As he made eye contact with a few who glanced his way, Ives gave them a reassuring nod. Though there was more out of their control and just as much unknown, Ives was confident their efforts here would make a difference. They’d already come so far, sacrificed so much. It was about damn time they struck a direct blow, turning the tide in their favor.
Notes: As Lillee is the driver of this road trip from hell, advise she go first. This is an opening chapter to get things going, so everyone involved in the Ch 5 Allegiant mission should post at least once to establish their character onboard and in motion. Now that this chapter is in motion, you may refer to the calendar here (https://uss-theurgy.com/w/index.php?title=Cosmic_Imperative_Calendar) and remember to make threads like this Ch # S [ Day # | Time ] Title for supplemental threads.
Only Nicander and Ives are official NPC’s slated for this mission, who will be “played” by the GM. I’d suggest you take a gander at the other NPC’s that can be deemed useful for cannon fodder once things go south on the facility here: https://uss-theurgy.com/w/index.php?title=Non-Player_Characters. And for the record, all NPC’s are open for maiming and/or killing as long as it fits the story objectives and the narrative, and you ask nicely (TL;DR: ask the GM before you maim/kill a Theurgy-based NPC). If you have questions regarding this, please let any of the GM’s know. GM’s indicated earlier that if you are maneuvering an NPC, try to stick to NPC’s in your own department.
Also, for funsies, there is a list of serious and silly in-game “side quest” prompts that you can opt-in for to add to the fun and mayhem of the game. These prompts are considered “private,” so once you have your prompt, only you and the GM will know, and it’ll be your task to work it into the story to earn the credit. Successfully working four or more private prompts into the game during the chapter will earn 1 token.
