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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] elnyan2017-08-29 07:08 pm
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❪ test drive: #2 ❫ THE OVERFLOW

ORIGINAL POST



THE PROLOGUE    

Many people in stasis seem to be medically sound enough to wake up, brother. Are the preparations ready to go?



Yes, I've long prepared myself for this. Watching them everyday has been truly rewarding.



... Right. Yeah. Okay, let's get them ready to wake up. We should keep their minds active to ease the transition into consciousness. A simple VR program should do the trick, I think.


I will boot one immediately. There! All systems are green. Their consciousnesses are linked. However, their minds appear to be too active... They may be over-stimulated, brother.



Huh? How can that be...? Can we pull them out safely?


Not from my end, no. This may be too large for us to fix alone. Do you think...?



Yes, I think so... It will have to be done organically. Can you send out a message to our refugees?



Of course, brother. I will send one swiftly. We must be sure to fix this before Darma returns.



There is urgency in the Orbiters' request. Refugees currently in El Nysa are asked via mass message to please return to Thesa Station virtual reality area immediately. Zasere tells them that the next set of Refugees are scheduled to wake, but there's been an issue.

On Thesa, refugees will find that the people in stasis are still apparently trapped in slumber. Most of them are complete strangers, but there's a chance you may recognize a familiar face or two. Normally, these people would wake up from their pods without issue, but due to a malfunction caused by the unforeseen force during The Descent, they have to go through extra measures to make this possible. Those in slumber require extra stimulation, something to keep their minds active. What better than a simulation of an area of El Nysa?

Keeping their minds active requires an extremely involved simulation. Those subjected to the VR (prospective characters) will find themselves completely immersed in their new environment, believing themselves to be native Olympians. To wake up from the simulation, characters must work together to accomplish a certain objective(s) in the icy tundra. Characters in-game will be aware that this is a simulation, but this is good practice for properly interacting with El Nysa natives, isn't it?

An AC-length log thread on this TDM may be submitted for Two (2) Natha REP points HERE. Please read the OOC note at the bottom of this post for the terms.
PROMPT: WINTER CAME    


The wind in the icy wasteland is bitter and frigid. You are wrapped up in a winter coat, but even still, the cold bites at your skin and leaves you yearning for a warm fire. Perhaps you're a merchant from the city, here to make a delivery, or you're a royal guard, sent to patrol the area. Who are you? The sky is the limit. One thing is certain — you won't snap out of your new identity until you finish a task.
1. Due to the vast diversity of the creatures on El Nysa and the fact that new ones are constantly being discovered, an important objective is to carefully chronicle different species. Unfortunately, to research these new species, they happen to need more than just a visual. More than just fleeting glances in over a snowy hill. Researchers are constantly looking for ways to secure...

You guessed it! Blood and stool samples.

The supplies for the former will be given. Supplies are offered in a small box; one per person. In this box is a small dart that will automatically procure a small touch of blood, and easily shaken off so the creature will be able to securely escape. As for the latter— well, they'll give you a plastic bag if that counts. Look, sometimes to get a job done, you have to get your hands dirty.

Specifically, they seek samples from a newly recorded rare beast known as a Klep. Kleps spend much of their time hidden in caves, so hitting them with the darts will be tricky. They are also nocturnal, but you may be able to lure them out of the cave with fish as bait. When struck with a dart, you must grab the dart and escape immediately, as they will charge you, and killing such an endangered species is illegal. As for stool samples, well... Once you find a pile, you will have plenty of sample to work with.

2. It's cold, to say the least. Too cold to continue forward. Whatever you were doing, you must stop and seek shelter. Looks like your goal is clear, at least. Get warm. Not finding a way to sustain heat, whether it be seeking shelter, building a fire, cuddling up, or all of the above, will likely end in serious consequences.
3. You are stuck in a dilemma. On one hand, you are set to work for Olympia. One the other, you're not completely sure what is really expected of you, or who the man who gave you this mission truly is.

You and your partner are meant to protect precious trade cargo for them. You were told that these were essential supplies for one of the outer colonies. They assured you it was mostly food. In loading the cargo onto the supplied wagon with your partner, however, you noticed something inherently off about it. The weight and even the sounds of some of the contents inside definitely don't sound like food.

Moreover, some boxes are more obviously more concealed— draped in black sheets and reinforced on all sides. You've also caught wind of rumors that you are potentially being utilized to supply advanced weapons and other contraband to Wyver terrorists in the colonies.

But what do you do? Refuse to make the delivery, and people in the colony will surely starve. Try to remove the weapons and only deliver the food, and you will be killed on sight for being too suspicious. Make the delivery as-is, and not only will Olympians die at the hands of terrorists in the future, but you will betray your country.

Decide quickly...

4. There are many dangers associated with traveling in such an isolated, harsh environment. You must help each other to survive. Perhaps someone has fallen on thin ice, and requires a rescue. Maybe someone is on the brink of starvation, and you must share what provisions you have.
When you come to, you will awaken in Thesa Station. All will be explained to you by Zasere or Sael via telepathic link. Your world is no more. The Storm has consumed it. We offer proof in the Observation Deck if you desire it, but it won't be an easy thing to stomach. We offer you a new life, in our planet of El Nysa. We just ask for your help in maintaining the vitality of El Nysa. What can we offer you in exchange for your help?
PROMPT: STASIS UNIT    


You have found the massive section of Thesa known as the Stasis Unit. There’s no special access required to access this part of Thesa Station, but refugees are warned that it may not be for the faint of heart. Here, in large pods that nearly cover every square inch of the space, are all of the people the Orbiters have managed to rescue. Your loved ones, your greatest enemy, your next door neighbor— you might find them here. These people are in a state of deep cryosleep. Due to the damaging effects of The Storm, their bodies are not yet ready to be awoken.

PROMPT: GET REKT    


The Orbiters have noticed that some of the refugees really miss their video games. The technology in El Nysa could be much worse, but it definitely leaves much to be desired. Which is why, after expressing relief that everyone awoke safely, the Orbiters have decided to provide a little fun in the form of video game competitions.

Anything from old-timey arcade machines to state-of-the-art computers, consoles, and VR headsets (though you may be a little tired of VR right now...) is available, and yes, they have your favorite games! Enjoy PAC-MAN, Starcraft 2, or perhaps Dance Dance Revolution! Teach a friend how to play. Get unnecessarily angry and competitive. Most importantly, have fun. Keep fourthwalling to a minimum, please.

Recommended playing: QWOP
PROMPT: OMAGE    
Upon receiving your mobile phone, you will be asked to set a username. Voila, you can now access the network! You can choose to send a message to the entire network, specific usernames, or you can try out the Orbiters’ service, Omage, which connects you to a random user. They thought this might be a good way for their new guests to make friends with each other...
Connecting to server...
Looking for someone you can chat with...
You’re now chatting with [username]... Say hi!
PROMPT: WILDCARD    
You are welcome to write any scenarios in Thesa Station! Characters have been granted temporary access to the Observation Room, and are encouraged to study it carefully.

FINAL OOC NOTE    
Please give toplevel priority to prospective characters! Current characters wishing to thread these scenarios with other current characters are encouraged to create separate logs. However, threads between 2 current characters are not eligible for Natha Orbiter REP.

These threads may be carried over as game canon if players choose! Players are encouraged to submit TDM threads as application samples, but they are not required. Please direct any OOC questions to the questions thread below! A TDM thread of AC length may be submitted HERE for 2 NATHA ORBITER REPUTATION POINTS. Current players may submit their thread at any time, and prospective players may submit a thread after acceptance.

Please note that threads must contain at least five (5) log comments from your character. A toplevel counts as a comment. Network threads are not eligible.

fatgun: (did he just flashy-thing that genie?)

[personal profile] fatgun 2017-09-02 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Be gentle with the merchandise? Come on, boy. There's about two minutes left before Joshua perches on top of a different crate because he's extra and wants to feel tall.]

Didn't I? You can call me Joshua.

[Look at him doing all the work... decent partner material.]

You're quite the expert in manual labor. Do you always do this?
cykedelic: (when you were here before)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ smh...

Her luck isn't as bad as his, but is anyone's? yet, it's still bad enough to not help their situation at all. It may work out that they'll manage to lose some of the cargo on the way, especialy with the weather being icy and snowy. Being sly about it all isn't too much of an issue, but it isn't as though she's had to deal with things quite as shady as this here in AU land. It leaves her frowning slightly as she follows him towards the front, giving the guards a wide smile as she passes just to ease them up a bit.

They look too suspicious of them both at the moment. ]
Will we have the chance to sort them out?
priorly: (pic#11694799)

Body Heat.

[personal profile] priorly 2017-09-02 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[The black, beautifully tailored coat he's wearing has sequins but no padding, clearly he's an idiot. This doesn't mean he enjoys the compliment, kneeling on a rocky outcrop in the ice he peers through the snow at the approaching stranger.]

No, I'm a genius. Welcome to my best idea ever. You're out here, aren't you?

[Whether or not she can make any of that out through the chattering of his teeth, as she gets close she'll find a thin, fragile looking man who probably looked sick even before making it out into the snow.]
honesthearts: (12)

[personal profile] honesthearts 2017-09-02 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[As 'three' is uttered, he sheathes the dagger in his hip holster, keeping his word. No need for a fight. She's just a wanderer, and he's on a mission. Attacking people for no reason is behind him now. Now he only hunts those deserving of justice without mercy.]

Hm. Seems you are good to your word. Come closer to the fire - it does not burn those who present respect. The night will be long.

[He steps back and lowers himself back down to a seated position, crossing his legs once again.]
cykedelic: (no lets not)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oops. She doesn't look sorry for it though, especially as she's processing this new information. ]

Well, I... [ She starts quite confidently, but then her shoulders slump half way through and she cringes. ] I may have ran off before they finished? How are they sick though? We all went through the same thing, right?
cykedelic: (i want to have control)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
What about it looks wrong?!
priorly: (➣ marvels)

Omage.

[personal profile] priorly 2017-09-02 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
If it's not a french pastry, then no.
inaurare: (Gentle)

[personal profile] inaurare 2017-09-02 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[...she's right. No real retort for that one.]

not exactly.

[hesitantly typed. No, he wasn't paid. He got a lot of gifts of jewellery, but even those were never truly his - he could find those taken off him at any time.]

thank you, i will likely have need to take you up on that.

is your name on this device your true name, or what is your real one? mine is still linneus.
cykedelic: (started swayin' with the hand)

[grimacing]

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She is 1000% for real on this. She's fired up and ready to charge the pod at a moments notice. In fact, her enthusiasm only seems to go up when he actually turns it into a bet. ]

You got it! I'll show you how it's done, just watch and see.

[ Watch and see a disaster, more like. She does ready herself for it, before she goes running at the pod full speed and bashes her arm into it. All it does is make her arm feel numb as she topples back. ]

...Ow...

What the heck is it made of?!
Edited 2017-09-02 19:48 (UTC)
priorly: (pic#11694851)

[personal profile] priorly 2017-09-02 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
And now it sounds like you and I go to the same clubs.

Shitty, mon cher, means having the propensity of shit. Excrement. Stinky and not something its pleasant to handle. Was your world that?
cykedelic: (in fact)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Always expect the unexpected while she's around, though it's fair on the energy levels - most people can't keep up with her. In fact, only Trucy seems to be able to keep going even after Athena has ran kilometers around the city without stopping to try and avoid the other girls' crazy magic show performances.

She looks down at the paper, smile not fading. ]
I made it myself! After taking witness testimony, of course. It should be accurate, I copied the one they showed me by tracing it.

[ It says what she's feeling/thinking... sometimes... ]
meinwaifu: (But she doooo ♪)

[personal profile] meinwaifu 2017-09-02 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow he can be cute!! You know, if you're into lanky old men with epic guyliner and evil facial hair.]

[He snickers at her reaction -- it's not unexpected from Izumo. Or any of his students really. It's not like he's ever made the effort to actually come across as caring or trustworthy or even nice. It'd probably just be creepy!]


Well, I'm glad the experience hasn't changed you too much, at least.

Ah, but I'd say this is cause for celebration! Surely if the two of us are here, there may be others awakening soon, yes? So why don't we commemorate this occasion-- [Points at the crane game and winks] --by letting me win you that cute little stuffed animal you've been eyeing for the past 20 minutes!

[See it's creepy]
cykedelic: (those kicks were as fast as lightning)

hello katychans uwu!!!

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Grabbing her arm is the worst, worst, worst possible thing to do though. The action takes her by surprise, even if she's facing him, and her body moves on its own to shift position into grabbing him and attempting to flip him. He might be able to see it coming and stop it if he works out that she's purely doing it on instict.

In fact, she hasn't even responded properly, like she's not aware she's even moving to do it. ]
triplerose: (fj06)

[personal profile] triplerose 2017-09-02 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Mon cher?

You are the most peculiar person I've spoken to.
cykedelic: (when you were here before)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Well step-"ladder" still has ladder in the name, y'know?
And if you think of the angle, they're more like steps!
cykedelic: (and made a stand)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Amusing and annoying others simultaneously takes someone quite loud and overbearing, that's certainly true. She's certainly as reckless as Sasagawa Ryohei as well, which may not help their case here.

Her eyes flicker to the side at his question though, and she wonders how easily they could get the materials back into Olympia. ]


I'll take photos of the evidence, and try and contact someone from law enforcement to pick them up. It might raise some questions as to why the guards are knocked out - but it's for a good cause.
priorly: (pic#11694854)

[personal profile] priorly 2017-09-02 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Considering who I've met, that's no small feat. I'm sorry if I'm confusing you.

I meant to say, if your world was a terrible place, it can't be wrong not to miss it.
cykedelic: (when you were here before)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Um... [ The more he talks, the weirder things sound. Sure, they might have said that it was multiple worlds that were destroyed by the storm, but a lot of this is unlike anything she's ever heard of before. ]

Are you into LARP or something?

[ Well... there's a certain irony in this. ]
triplerose: (fj59)

[personal profile] triplerose 2017-09-02 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
My home was not without its flaws. It was the people that made it terrible.
priorly: (➣ magnificat)

[personal profile] priorly 2017-09-02 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, people can be home in and of themselves.

All of them?
cykedelic: (and everybody knew their part)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ When she does return, her arms are actually full of towels. Around four, in fact. A blue one, a pink one, an orange one and a green one. She sets them all aside, and takes the orange one first to drop it over his head. ]

Here you go! [ And as a good new friend, she gives his hair a little rub. ] I'll give you a hand as it was my fault. I'll have to leave you to see if anyone left any clothes here as well, but for now this is a good start, right?

[ tbh... she's probably drying his hair a little too roughly just because of how she is. Sorry, Lance... ]
triplerose: (fj36)

[personal profile] triplerose 2017-09-02 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Very nearly.
cykedelic: (faster and faster)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
B-burn it down...?! [ For someone as cute as Sanzang is, it's a surprise to hear her say something like that. At least the laugh makes it sound like a joke (hopefully it is...) ]

Let's not have any explosions while we're here, all right?

[ They're less fun than they sound okok ] But okay! It's nice to meet you, Sanzo! I'm Athena Cykes.
priorly: (pic#11687757)

[personal profile] priorly 2017-09-02 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Where I'm from there were some terrible, shitty, shitty people. And some of the most beautiful souls you could meet. Some people were even both at once, but I couldn't wish them all gone.

You sound like you come from hard times.
cykedelic: (a sudden motion made me skip)

[personal profile] cykedelic 2017-09-02 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
None at all? Not even a lake that might freeze in the winter? but thanks!
I suppose you're probably on a strict schedule during peak season, huh?
It really is a shame you can't show off here...
But for now, we'll have this challenge!
Edited 2017-09-02 21:03 (UTC)