❪ test drive: #1 - the overflow ❫

[natha]

YOUR STORY BEGINS     The Storm came. You only remember darkness, but you don't remember much after that. All you know, perhaps, is that it was cold as you slept. You don't know for how long you slept, but the dreams were short, at least. You remember the expanse of stars and the universe that came in view. Every world and solar system ever known was displayed in your dreams in careful, pristine detail. You have also witnessed The Storm, which has devoured a fair portion of these galaxies. It was a dark, thick smog; ominous in appearance and ever foreboding. Your Earth and similar planets were immersed in The Storm. Somehow, you knew it would be the last you'd see of it. That was when she told you what happened, and how you can help. You knew that you'll be living somewhere new, even though you never asked for it. The details here weren't clear, but you knew you'd made a deal with Darma. Not long after, you'll wake at Thesa Station — Your body is still cold. It was all a dream, but somehow, you knew it wasn't — now, will you keep that promise you made to Darma? PROMPT: THE MESS HALL     It's fascinating to the Orbiters how such a dull room can be turned around so completely with people in it. All meals are served by Roman, and while all the food is delicious, some of it is a bit odd. Is that neon green soup? That’s hideous. If you happen to be in the mess hall at a particularly unlucky time, you and the food will suddenly begin to drift. Someone’s got jokes, and they’ve turned off the gravity control. Now it’s just you, your fellow refugees, and the floating sea of food. Wait, did that person just chuck a pie in your direction? PROMPT: TRAINING MODULES     While it’s all nice and well to familiarize oneself with Thesa Station, it is most advised that new arrivals venture out a bit. Not physically. No one is quite prepared for that yet. However, there will be several virtual reality training programs set for those who dare to be adventurous. For those who aren’t and don’t dare, well— good luck, all the same. Be advised, however, that participating in one of the training modules will start you off favorably with the Natha Orbiters’ in terms of REPUTATION. Once seated and appropriately strapped in, the system will automatically whir to life and the dense foliage and forestry of a section of El Nysa will open up. According to one’s map registry, it clear to see that it’s miles from the outer gates of Olympia, but not as far enough to venture into any other territories. So, in that sense, you’re safe. 1. Or you could have been, but unfortunately the wilderness is home to various types of beasts and monsters hailing from different universes and galaxies. On the bright side, perhaps one of them will be oddly familiar to you. Or maybe someone else who is currently synced is willing to give you that extra helping hand. Fortunately, if you’re powerless, there are options. From telekinesis to flight, there are strange abilities one can adopt and “test” out in the virtual reality. Granted, you’re only limited to one at a time. They say in the near future, some of you may be granted these abilities under certain conditions. But, please practice some caution. You aren’t alone in the system, after all. 2.. Who do you fight for, the VR system will ask you individually before you enter the module. The righteous Olympians, or the free-spirited Wyvers? Whatever your choice, when you enter El Nysa, you will wholly and truly believe your allegiance. A. Working together: You now have to suffer the consequences of your choice, as you and your partner have been captured by guards of the opposite faction. Now jailed and soon-to-be tortured, you must find some way to negotiate your release. Perhaps you’ll find some means to escape without detection. Maybe you’re the “fight your way out” sort of people. B. Facing your enemy: That person you stepped into the VR with? They’re out to capture you. Or maybe you seek to capture them. 3. When you enter the virtual reality, things aren’t exactly how they’re supposed to be. Maybe that’s natural, especially if this is your first time, but the problems here seem a bit more fundamental. Maybe you find yourself under a parental safety lock, and you’re suddenly censored. Exposed back? Censored. Body suit? Censored. Or replaced with a mascot costume. Worst of all? You can’t sign out. Not right now, at least. Regardless, whatever it is— ridiculous filters, body alterations, or even body swaps with other users... you are assured it’ll all be fixed with due time. Zasere sends his humblest apologies and promises no more wire chewing, or so the announcement states. 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: HANGAR STATION     You find your way to the hangar station. Here rests are a factory worth of docked mobile suits. You recall how the Orbiters had previously spoken of a "space frontier," but only after seeing this you realize how real their words are. Most machinery have marks of wear and tear, assurance that they have indeed been used before, and an assembly of others are going through repairs and maintenance. No one seems to care that you've just strolled in. In fact, there seems to be a couple of the aircraft that beckon you to take a closer look. Maybe you’ll only look on the outside, maybe you'll be greeted by the hand of a mobile suit extending toward you and welcoming you to its cockpit. You go out and explore SPACE!!! Unfortunately, that mobile suit should have warned you it only had 20 minutes of flight time left in its system. Or, perhaps, you’re a particularly ambitious pilot and you’ve strayed past the designated perimeter. Either way, the HUD display is now blinking with errors, cropping up with a single message: DISTRESS SIGNAL. 1. You’re the poor sap who happened to chill around the Observation Deck. Unfortunately, everyone seems busy with the influx of mobile suits out and about, and the only one who can answer this distress signal is on the Navigation System, well, you. Hope you can figure out the controls fast enough. Guide the pilot back to the safety of the hangar using the most efficient route possible. Keen Navigators will find an instruction manual that provides a shortcut to automatically return a suit back to base. 2. You’re actually sitting in a two-seater mobile suit. Funny how that works, isn’t it? Maybe you were unwittingly dropped down a hatch, or dragged along for a joyride by your ambitious co-pilot. Either way, it looks like help is going to take some time... 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     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 Training Module thread of AC length on the TDM may be submitted for 1 NATHA ORBITER REPUTATION POINT after acceptance. QUICK NAV premise ● faq ● world ● map ● reputation ● npcs taken ● reserves ● application calendar ● hiatus/drops ● modbox [ FULL NAVIGATION ] elnysa nysalogs nysaisles nysaooc elnyan

Comments

[valcurie]

You're a healthy young man who's never been sick a day in his life?

But I hope that's not a serious reaction. On a scale from one to ten, how much are you itching for one? ( Yes, she does, though he might regret it!!! )

[coolerjunpei]

picture of health. strong like an ox and whatever. totally.

1 to 10 for a codename? i give it a 25. 25, 26. i've got parameters to meet, though.

[valcurie]

Something else, then? You know that doctors are sworn to protect your privacy. ( one moment, she's going to try and be helpful now )

[coolerjunpei]

is this about not wanting to go to the doctor? i don't get along well with needles. kind of embarrassing when you're older than 6...

[valcurie]

Not at all, Junpei. Trypanophobia is actually quite common. Nearly ten percent of the population has it to some degree. There are plenty of ways around it.

[coolerjunpei]

is 1 of those ways going to be a codename? because then you have my attention.

[valcurie]

It could be. But not after just one visit; it would have to be at least a few. A codename is something you earn, right?

( She's given out stickers before, but never a codename. A first time for everything? )

[coolerjunpei]

whoa whoa whoa, i have to get a shot first? i'm clean! vaccines all up in these arms!

[valcurie]

What if it's a really cool codename?

[coolerjunpei]

how cool?

wait WAIT you can't sway me that easily! i'm a grown man! [Is he, begging for codenames, truly an adult? No.]

[valcurie]

Everyone likes a good name! Some of my associates, they had really good hero names.

As in, someone said their name, and their eyes would light up just at the sound of it.

That's something.

[coolerjunpei]

sounds like a dream come true. do you guys pick your own?

[valcurie]

Yes, or we could have them assigned. I think it's a bit like a nickname in some ways. Sometimes the best one, is one that's given to you.

But some agents never took one. I think for an officer being called by their last name built better camaraderie.

What makes codenames appeal to you so much, if I might ask?

[coolerjunpei]

my tragic past....

just kidding, my friends got to pick one and i got shafted. felt real left out the whole time.

[valcurie]

Well, getting left out isn't tragic, but it isn't the best feeling.

Are you sure it's not because your real name suits you well enough?

[coolerjunpei]

i guess? it's the only one i've got. but a codename, that would really hit the spot.

[valcurie]

Very well, Junpei. I'll make you a deal. You make regular doctor visits--whether with me or someone else--and I promise I will get you the coolest codename. Whether that's helping you pick one, or giving you one.

[coolerjunpei]

alright, but if the codename isn't up to par, i don't have to show up anymore.

[Real Adult: Junpei Tenmyouji]

[valcurie]

Well, as long as I get to know you a bit, I'm sure we'll get you a good one. The appointments will be worth it.

( ???

She's given out stickers and toys before, but never a codename. First time for everything? )

[coolerjunpei]

if you say so. you're gonna have an office here or something?

[valcurie]

Something like that. I was asked to help.

[coolerjunpei]

really? i uh... they said maybe i can fly a spaceship. eventually.

[valcurie]

Were you a pilot back home?

[coolerjunpei]

haha noooo. but who doesn't want to fly a spaceship, am i right?? or one of those mobile suits? i've wanted to since i was 8!

[valcurie]

You do have a point. Being up in the air, or the skies, or even a foot off the ground can feel wonderful. That freedom is a lovely feeling.
Which mobile suits?

( she's doing some math here {she's assuming his age tbh} and the numbers don't quite add up. so it's tech she doesn't know? )