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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] nysalogs2017-07-19 04:09 pm

❪ event ❫ THE DESCENT: PART ONE -- the overflow.

THE PROLOGUE    
Your sleep on the night of the 15th is not a restful one, unfortunately. It’s unclear whether you are in a state of half-wakefulness, or dreaming. The voices you hear certainly sound very real.


What is it, Sael?



—Is everyone asleep?!



Every one, yes. Sael, it appears you do not have good news to deliver...?


N-No! I don’t know how it slipped past us, but there’s something powerful coming this way. Something hostile. I can barely keep the core systems online!

... I don't know what to do...


I see... and we cannot protect Thesa and Alria in addition to transferring the Refugees to Olympia. This force, they waited for this moment. They knew I have been Intervening, and that I have become weak from such Interventions—

... We've been had. It cannot be helped. To save the Refugees on the Stations, we must eject the awoken unto El Nysa. My remaining energy shall go into shielding Thesa— left defenseless, every being we have saved on this station will perish... Sael, where is the ideal location for the landing?


Hmm. There aren’t any people within a ten mile radius of The Outlook, and there shouldn’t be any for a few more days. I think that’s the best location right now.


Very well. Instruct Zasere and Roman to begin preparations for an emergency eject. This is the only way we can save everyone. I am counting on you to ward off the enemy on the space front. The rest... is up to our Refugees.





The alarms are blaring. It shouts against your eardrums, calling you to wake again. This time, you are in new pod, strapped down completely and cushioned tightly against the walls. In truth, you had no idea when you’d gone to sleep, but it is reminiscent of when you had been saved from the force of the Storm. A voice greets you when you come to, while the conversation between Darma and Sael is still fresh on your mind. Despite their voices playing like an old tune in your memory, you still know it is something that happened. Something has gone terribly wrong.

You hear Darma speak, her voice loud in your head.

Fellow Refugee, I wake you with regrettable news. A force equal to our own is attempting to engage Thesa, no doubt to steal the souls contained here. My energy is near depleted with this last Intervention, so I cannot send you to the grounds safely as originally intended. However, there is hope yet.This power shall instead shield Thesa and Alria — and believe in me when I swear no one shall be hurt. Your loved ones are safe with us.

—Unfortunately, that is at your expense. Your descent will not be an easy one. This pod that contains you shall pierce through El Nysa's atmosphere and land you on an island west of Olympia, simply called The Outlook. Travel east. Find the West Outpost, then continue east until you find the Olympian North Gate.

There is a method to this madness. You shall be sent in waves. The inhumanly strong shall be first. The parachute will soften the landing, but I am aware of all your capabilities. The first wave will survive the drop, and will work tirelessly to secure the others. Find your bearings, and ensure the safety of the second wave. They are the healers and medics. Catch their pods, ease their landings, make certain that they shall not be harmed, because you will need them for your wounds.

The third wave are your strongmen. They shall help clear the debris and take people to safety, making way for the fourth wave, those can conjure magic to help. Bring everyone to a safe distance. A supply drop will follow soon after; it shall contain tents and tools that will be useful for the long night. The fifth and sixth waves are largely vulnerable humans. With your combined efforts, you shall survive this great misfortune.

Forgive us, Refugee. Leave the Moons to us, my promise to you is still in tact— focus on what you can do for others like you.
Helping at least two (2) Refugees will earn you one (1) Natha REP. Threads must be AC length to qualify, and can be submitted HERE by JULY 31st.


THE DESCENT    
  • FIRST WAVE. The instructions are clear. Those who are a part of the First Wave should be equipped with physical strength and fortitude to survive the drop or the power to regenerate and heal their own wounds. While the pods are already designed to cushion some of the impact, as this is the first group, it will likely to be the most jarring. In all of the waves, some of the pods will malfunction and offer no cushion at all. They will be expected to quickly find their bearings. Their mission isn’t simply just landing, after all. The first wave will be expected to help the next wave, and the wave after that.

    Whether through their abilities or brute strength, they will be expected to help soften the landing for those who are falling. They will also be expected to pry open hatches, carry people to safety, and to just... survive.

    It’s not always easy being first.

  • SECOND WAVE. Within the next hour, it’s time for the Second Wave to make their descent. You were selected based upon your aptitude for healing and/or being able to administer first aid. Perhaps you can help the tired and weary. Maybe those who have landed have have strength, but no stamina. Either way, it may be unwise to exhaust all their abilities at once. The night is long, and you may want to conserve their energy for the next waves to come.

    At least you’ll have help in getting settled.

  • THIRD WAVE. Akin to the First Wave, the Third Wave will possess some durability, and some manner of strength, making you a reliable ally. Especially in a time of crisis... Or so we hope. While the landing is tough, and some of you may need first aid. As soon as you’re all healed up, you’ll have no time to dawdle. Your help is required.

    Please help those still trapped in pods. Carry those unconscious to safety. Lift debris, and rescue all you can.” May be a vague message still stuck in the back of your head. Something whispered to you while you were just waking. Well, might as well roll with it. It’s the best shot you have, after all.

  • FOURTH WAVE. Those in the Fourth Wave, as Darma projects, were selected due to the versatility of their abilities. No one expects one man to do the same as the next. Rather, that’s precisely the point: to be different. To be able to accomplish something unique. While one individual may be blessed with powers that assist in putting out fires, another may have the ability to shield those from oncoming debris. Maybe one even has the ability to channel all of these. Regardless, it’s up to you and your quick wits to see what tasks are open. It’ll take some coordination, especially as there are more people mixing into the fray, but, you can do it, can’t you?

  • FIFTH WAVE. If you are in the Fifth Wave it is likely that you have a specific power or ability. One that isn’t easily channeled or called upon. Or, perhaps, you were merely placed here for insurance. Whatever the case if, your expertise will presently be put to the test. Maybe you’re quite proficient in survival skills, and you’re already eyeing the supplies that were dropped between the Fourth Wave and now. Goods all ready to be salvaged. Okay, maybe some can’t, but as they say, “it’s the thought that counts.” Besides, the injured from earlier certainly need a space to rest, and camp isn’t going to make itself.

    Regardless, maybe you feel more comfortable joining in the efforts to assist those who still require it. Whatever it is, you are sure to find your place and use. Darma obviously held the same faith.

  • FINAL WAVE. The Final Wave is fortunate in a variety of ways. With Thesa Station a bit more stabilized, Darma utilizes the last bit of her powers in insuring that these last remaining pods are met with the softest landing, right beside the fifth, that is. The fragility of life is nothing she is unfamiliar with, after all. Still, that isn’t to say nothing is expected of you.

    Most of the individuals that have dropped earlier will likely be exhausted. An hour stretched between each one, makes several hours for the first couple of waves. They'll need a place to relax.

    You will act as the final group of helpers. Settle into whatever role feels best for you. Are you an excellent cook? Great at rationing supplies? Perhaps, you have a secret skill in ______ that might come in handy here? Or, maybe, despite the gentler landing you still managed to get hurt. The sky's the limit, and you got this!


Meanwhile, in the distant kingdom of Olympia, the Empress and her loyal subject discuss matters late into the night...

I’ll have the results of that dragon toxin study ready for you soon, Your Highness. I just need a few helpers to— oh wow, is that a meteor shower?



Oh yes, it appears so. How beautiful.. hehe. Let us thank Thesa for this blessing.


GATHER YOUR BEARINGS    
All in all, the descent lasts for nearly seven hours. After the deployment of the last wave of refugees, it’s only natural that you may be feeling pretty worn out.

A. Within the remains of the pods, Refugees will find basic camping supplies such as small tents, sleeping bags, and compasses. Not all of the supplies remain intact, thanks to the impact of the crash. But, sharing resources will ensure there is enough for everyone to rest for the night. Can you really in good conscience leave that stranger next to you without shelter?

B. Although you may be tired after such a life-threatening ordeal, there is still work to be done to ensure your survival. Fortunately, it works out because now there are plenty of empty hands. There are stray debris and metal parts that should be collected and disposed of. There's firewood that needs to be collected, and campfires to upkeep. The nights in the Outlook are particularly chilly, and so it will be imperative to keep warm!

C. Your clothes are tattered or too bloodied to sleep on with comfortably. Fortunately, Darma thought ahead. There will be various types of clothing provided, mostly robes that resemble her own in earthy tones, all to help them camouflage you for your next big adventure.

FINAL OOC NOTE    
This INTRO event will be broken up into three parts! Please keep this in mind when plotting your threads/tag load. PART 3 Will be up on JULY 22ND, at 6 PM EST. We will not provide an additional CAPTCHA for this overflow. Players are advised to move threads to an overflow post on their character journals in the event this overflow gets close to CAPTCHA. These threads remain eligible for AC, AC Rewards, and REP.

The NETWORK is currently down, as Sael must concentrate all of his efforts on warding off the invading force. Characters may still message each other's personal IC inboxes.

Submit two (2) AC-eligible threads from this log for one (1) Natha Orbiter REP point here by JULY 31ST.

Recommended Listening: Alex & TOKYO Rose

PART ONE | PART ONE (overflow) | PART TWO | PART THREE


shashka: (v this is where babies come from)

[personal profile] shashka 2017-07-30 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ a chuckle. ]

You know, that had something to do with Zero as well. [ sure, they kept coincidentally running into one another a few times on different missions, but it had ultimately been the Patriots that had brought the two of them together as friends.

but, back to the dirty business at hand. and what an unfortunate business that it was. ]


Before I go on, what's the last thing you remember before the Storm hit?

[ just so he doesn't backtrack all that much. ]
b0mbshell: (038)

[personal profile] b0mbshell 2017-07-30 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
We've just discovered Hot Coldman's plans for Peace Walker.

I'm also sorry to inform you that there was a man that went by Hot Coldman if you didn't already know that bit. It's a tragedy, really.

[Meaning that the actual battle with Peace Walker hasn't occurred. Snake hasn't yet quite embraced the title of 'Big Boss' and Paz is still settled firmly into a disguise that only Kaz can see through.]
shashka: (senpai notice me)

[personal profile] shashka 2017-07-30 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I heard about Coldman.

[ unfortunately. but that gives him a good idea of where to go with this whole thing. ]

I guess the first thing you should know is Paz isn't exactly who she seems to be.

[ but that was probably obvious. and maybe the only time Miller's "I BET SHE'S WITH CIPHER" is appropriate. ]
b0mbshell: (1 0 9)

[personal profile] b0mbshell 2017-07-30 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I know.

Zero was using us both, but I knew Paz was a triple agent. To be honest I was kind of hoping she'd come around and decide to work with us, give us an edge over Cipher. She's gotten closer to Zero than anyone on base save for Snake. And she's spoken extensively in person.

I guess his location doesn't matter much now, huh?

[Again, a reminder that it doesn't matter.] But yeah, I'm with you on it so far.

[It's cold, and he's been living in the Caribbean, and like some dog used to puppy piling to warm himself he scoots a little closer to Ocelot.] Sorry. Just trying to borrow some heat. [Directly out of his personal space bubble.]
shashka: (be strong for mother)

[personal profile] shashka 2017-08-06 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
He's probably up there, just like everyone else.

[ as to the rest of it... well, maybe you should've done the smart thing, told Snake about everything, and not trusted Zero in the first place, a part of him wants to say. but again, carrying on the exact same relationship with Miller would get neither of them anywhere. and besides, he hadn't even initially disliked the man all that much. it was only after years, that mild annoyance had turned into a deep dislike.

this needed to be a clean slate. ]


Unfortunately, not exactly how it panned out for you. She tried to steal ZEKE, and modified it herself. Of course, she failed in the end. But not before she fell into the hands of XOF, Cipher's covert strike force. That one kid... Chico, [ that was definitely his alias. ] learned about her capture and tried to rescue her himself.

It didn't work out so well for either of them.

[ he eyes Miller as he moves closer, though he doesn't say anything. to be honest, he still can't get over how surreal this all was. ]
b0mbshell: (0 8 4)

[personal profile] b0mbshell 2017-08-09 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
Chico...

[He repeats, and that's where the sadness really kicks in. That kid... he has his whole life ahead of him! A whole world of options to explore. To think that Cipher would-]

[-maybe that's the first time it's really starting to register what they do to children.]

Yeah, he's a good kid. [He says simply.] He likes cryptids. Told Snake all about the 'basalisk' in the forest. It's pretty cute, considering he's talking to a man that's still on the look-out for vampires. Sometimes I think that's what Snake needs more than anything. He needs that sort of hopeful innocence.

What did they do to him?
shashka: (you're a failure)

[personal profile] shashka 2017-08-14 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
It's better you don't know the full details. If you're that desperate, I'm sure you can try to requisition the cassettes.

[ Ocelot would say that there's a fine line between interrogation and torture. and he's sure he's crossed it... once or twice. okay. maybe multiple times. but what Skull Face did to that kid...

it was something even he'd flinch at for a moment. and while he never liked Miller, he also didn't need to know the full extent of things. ]


Of course, Snake learned about everything, and went in to retrieve them. You tagged along with him for support, along with a Medic. While, at the exact same time, Huey Emmerich was overseeing a supposed UN Weapons Inspection.

[ and they played them like a damn fiddle ]
b0mbshell: (003)

[personal profile] b0mbshell 2017-08-15 10:01 am (UTC)(link)
Huey Emmerich?

[Ocelot can probably see it happen, the thoughts tumbling as he realizes that Emmerich is a fucking coward. And in being a fucking coward, he's malleable. He had been charming in his own way, but his ideas weren't even truly his own, were they?]

[Miller sets his jaw.]

I know what Medic I'd send on a mission that close to Cipher, too. One of our best. He'd be on top of the game.

[That he says with fondness and pride for one of his men. One he trusts to notice everything.]
shashka: (god miller shut up)

[personal profile] shashka 2017-08-21 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
Huey Emmerich. As it turned out, the whole inspection was a sham, a false flag from Cipher. While you were trying to save Paz and Chico, Mother Base was completely destroyed.

[ the barely-disguised disgust should be apparent. ]

But don't forget about the Medic, he'll be important later.

[ unfortunately for him, he would never get a chance to be himself again, even here. but this time, Ocelot wasn't going to make the same mistake he had with Miller and Venom. ]
b0mbshell: (011)

[personal profile] b0mbshell 2017-08-27 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't worry about that medic too often. He's made of stern stuff, great to send into the field and always comes back solid as a rock with his comrades patched up. He always ranks with flying colors.]

[Miller's listening, rapt, and looking very, very unhappy.]

Why did Emmerich do it?

[That's the first question. But still, there's that lingering worry for that medic. He's never really had that before. What could go wrong with one of their best and most loyal soldiers?]
shashka: (senpai notice me)

[personal profile] shashka 2017-09-03 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ why did he do it. now that really is a great question. but it's a simple one. ]

He wanted to save his own skin, most likely. [ not to mention, he really is the worst waste of space on the planet ] When you and I interrogated him, he just piled on lie after lie.

[ a sigh. ]

So Mother Base was gone. But, you managed to rescue Paz and Chico. There was just one problem: Paz had two bombs in her. The first one, the medic managed to remove. The second one...

[ well. take a wild guess. ]

I heard that she jumped out of the helicopter when she realized it was over, but it was too late.
b0mbshell: (062)

[personal profile] b0mbshell 2017-09-06 10:38 am (UTC)(link)
[The truth is he'd never been exceptionally fond of Paz. He knew what she was when she came in, and he was prepared to deal with it. But he also hadn't really wanted her to die. He thought her life, in general, had been a tragedy even if he'd mostly learned of it after the fact.]

Too late for us, you mean.

Did Snake live?

[That's the important question. He can't imagine a world at this point in time where he didn't. It would be hollow and pointless, goalless. He'd just end up wandering.]