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Post by Raptor on Mar 28, 2015 23:52:48 GMT -5
gasmaskBurr nods. "Yes, the Quartermaster will give you the full available inventory after I'm finished briefing you. It won't take long." KneeskeysllamaHe smiles at her. "That's part of it, yes. But we'd certainly like to get a closer look at the flora, especially given what our orbital scans are showing us. They seem very remarkable. We'd like you to collect specimens and scans, but please be mindful of the environment, it may be very delicate if you tamper with the wrong things."
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Mar 29, 2015 0:05:01 GMT -5
"I will be careful when it comes to samples, and I will show respect to the animals and the environment" Lyra smiles at Burr. She starts to write on her notepad. "Now what is this that is so special about these plants? Do they release more oxygen into the air than the ones on earth? OH? Do they clear pollution? Maybe we can try to grow them on earth!?"
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Post by Raptor on Mar 29, 2015 0:15:02 GMT -5
KneeskeysllamaHe shrugs. "We're not sure of their uses. That's why we're sending you down to examine them more closely and retrieve specimens. What's intrigued us is some of their luminescent properties..." He turns to the window and points down at the jungle area, where it's just at the crest of dawn. "It may be hard to see from the starlight, but... You see those tiny specks of light? We thought it might have been artificial, but upon closer examination, we saw that it's actually local plantlife giving off that glow. And that's only one of the many intriguing specimens we hope you will examine."
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Mar 29, 2015 0:18:52 GMT -5
Lyra looks at the window and smiles excitedly, not noticing that shes starting to wiggle in excitement. "Glowing plants? There must be so many!!!"
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Post by gasmask on Mar 29, 2015 0:37:17 GMT -5
Jade glances at the window before returning to watching Burr, simple luminescence couldn't be uncommon enough for it to interest these people, what weren't they being told? Also yeah for free stuff. Like snacks.
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 29, 2015 8:03:10 GMT -5
Ignacio listens intently. As fascinating as that may be, they're probably just as dangerous.
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Post by Raptor on Mar 30, 2015 10:07:37 GMT -5
Burr nods. "In any case, the wildlife isn't the only thing we want you to examine, of course. Your suit helmets will have video feed to record what you see while you're down there, so we can get good visual shots, too. So when you're down there, just start scanning things. We'll be in comms with you, so we'll tell you if we have something specific for you to look at while you're down there."
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Portam Lux
Mar 30, 2015 12:08:13 GMT -5
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 30, 2015 12:08:13 GMT -5
"How is the atmosphere, Doc? And what about the gravity?"
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Post by Raptor on Mar 30, 2015 14:43:39 GMT -5
Atomic Muffin"The atmosphere itself is breathable, though our sensors have picked up lots of different chemicals in the air among some of the plantlife. It could be dangerous, so that's why we're sending you down in Contained Environment Suits with gas filters. They'll come with a spare oxygen supply, but you won't need to use it unless the filter sensors say you do."
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 30, 2015 15:40:00 GMT -5
Ignacio nods and sits back in his chair, waiting for his compatriots.
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Post by gasmask on Mar 30, 2015 15:42:45 GMT -5
Jade remains silent one of her worries taken care of. She continues to 'snack'..
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 30, 2015 15:46:49 GMT -5
gasmaskNoticing his companion still voraciously attacking the dwindling snack supply, Ignacio comments, "You're probably going to get sick if you keep eating."
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Post by gasmask on Mar 30, 2015 15:48:36 GMT -5
"Maybe if I eat the non-meat snacks," Jade snorts popping another meat cube into her mouth.
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 30, 2015 15:50:54 GMT -5
He shrugs. "It's your gut, not mine."
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Mar 30, 2015 17:15:54 GMT -5
Lyra suddenly perks up. She has a mark on the side of her face from falling asleep on the table. "SUITS! I heard suits!" She shakes it off and wipes the drool from her face. "That will make our jobs easier!" She smiles. "When do we get suited up?"
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Post by Raptor on Mar 30, 2015 19:13:35 GMT -5
"As soon as we're finished here. Uh... I think I've covered everything. We'll update you as you go along. Any more questions?"
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 30, 2015 19:22:31 GMT -5
"Not from me," Ignacio says, rising from his chair.
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Post by gasmask on Mar 30, 2015 19:37:00 GMT -5
"You say you've scanned the planet with sensors, have you deployed any automated probes to determine the amount of threat we can expect from indigenous creatures or check for signs of sub-electricity cultures?" Jade began, "Will there already be a base waiting for us? Are we the first team to be sent in? Should we be expecting reinforcements/other researchers? Will you be providing the immuno-boosters for free or will you be taking them out of our pay? What strength are the immuno-boosters if you are providing them? Will we be required to remain on certain frequencies or are we allowed to choose our own should we find it necessary to split up? Will replacement CESs be given for when they will likely need to be replaced? How long will this expedition be expected to last? Are their any restrictions on engaging hostile life forms? And can you confirm that all rations have been specially prepared to cater to the dietary requirements of all those on this expedition?" Jade stops snacking and looks Burr dead in the eyes.
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Post by Raptor on Apr 3, 2015 16:34:35 GMT -5
((I don't know what an immuno-booster is so I'm just going to ignore that so we can move on))
The doctor looks like he wants to answer every question she has as she brings it up, but consistently gets interrupted, until she's finished. "U-um... well, we picked up some very large animals in the plains, but you're getting sent to the jungles near the coast, far away from there. So, um... any... dangerous predators in there are most likely hidden. You know, as hunters in the wild do. So... you may want to keep an eye open, still, given normal animal behavior, and the CESs containing the smell of your flesh... I doubt any will try to confront you. Uh... what was...? Ah, right... yes, we did establish a temporary outpost on the surface, though it's... a bit of a hike from where we'll be deploying you. There are other research teams being deployed, though you most likely won't be running into them unless you or they need assistance... or of course, at the outpost. Um... oh, right, you'll always be in constant radio contact with us and each other. And... I believe you'll be on the expedition for a week, but you'll be given the chance to renew the contract if you want to continue. Um... what was the question about lifeforms? Oh right, please avoid engaging with them, only defend yourself if they attack you or appear to try to attack you. Only act in defense. And yes... the rations have been prepared to suit your dietary needs." He stares at her, then looks at the other two. "...Well, anyone else?"
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Apr 3, 2015 16:48:29 GMT -5
Ignacio shakes his head. "That about covers it. How about it, ladies? Ready for a camping trip?"
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Apr 3, 2015 17:42:10 GMT -5
Lyra's arms are on the table and her head is buried in it. Theres a soft breathing coming from her, followed by a grumbling. "N-no! I got that" She lifts her head up and waves her notepad around, smiling, proud of herself. "I got everythnnng in the pad"
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Post by gasmask on Apr 3, 2015 17:55:06 GMT -5
"Once we've picked out our supplies and made sure our chain guns match our sleeping bags maybe," Jade jokes scarfing down another mouthful of snacks.
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Apr 3, 2015 18:27:11 GMT -5
"There, you have it, Doc," Ignacio says with a flourish of his hand, "Lead on. Though I suggest we wake up Sleeping Beauty first. I'll allow someone else to have that honor."
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Post by Raptor on Apr 3, 2015 19:38:33 GMT -5
Burr smiles, standing up. "Right then. Shall we?" He walks over to the door and opens it.
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Apr 3, 2015 19:39:43 GMT -5
Ignacio stands and walks over to the door, hands in his pockets.
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