RP: YSS Celia Mission 2: [YSS Celia, Essia] Serpent Planet

It didn't take long for Mazda to surmise that the machine being held over his head was scanning his brain pattern. It was his people who invented this technology in the first place, which was used to literally bring people back from the dead. If he were diligent in his study of Elysian history, he would also remember that Yamataian agents stole the soul-transfer technology from Elysia, triggering a chain of events that led to the First Heavenly War. (OOC: It was the first war fought between Elysia and Yamatai.)

While Kasumi and Shina operated the ST machines hovering over Mazda and Drake, Henry leaned against one of the walls, and looked at Motoyama.

"Well,â€

He nodded quietly and crossed his arms. He looked over at Chen. "Yeah, I can see her being delusional. It's amazing what a simple minded people will believe with a slight view of high technology." He shook his head at that and nodded to Chen. "Heh. Good luck getting me to leave your side Admiral." He smirked slightly and shrugged. "Eh. I'll let you guys do the talking, and just hover over you in a protective fashion, you know, what I do best."

"Sir, I have a question. Should we carry our regular side-arms, or should we carry fancier ones if we have them?"

That briefing made Mazda wonder about the mission they were taking, a delusional goddess? Escorting an admiral? Not harming the wildlife? Not quite what he expected, but he probably just wasn't supposed to expect every place they were going to explore to be empty.

Yet, still...

"It seems we already know something about these inhabitants, sir. What are we supposed to do or learn about them in this official first contact?"

"It depends on what you have in mind, Santô Hei," replied Henry in response to Drake's question. "We don't want to look like we were there to fight. On the other hand, you'd need to be able to defend yourself first if you're to protect me. What exactly are you thinking about bringing along?"

Henry then turned to Mazda. "I suppose there is no harm in telling you our purpose in this mission. The Empire is always looking for new worlds to bring into the fold. This planet seems to be a good candidate. If I cannot convince them to join the Empire, then I will at least get them to agree to not assist our enemies."

In the mean time, Shina and Kasumi were helping Mazda and Drake get off the examination tables. The ST backup procedures were complete.

"No, it's more of a dress up weapon, my Type 28A NSP Gold Edition. Should I bring it?"

He simply stood quietly. "Take your standard issue firearm Santo Hei." He said sternly. "We don't need to draw attention to our weapons.It may give them the impression we dont' want." He then proceeded to pull a small block from his pocket, it was wrapped in a napkin. He leaned against the wall silently, and drug the edge of his combat knife across it. The knife was an older issue, sharp edged, with the seraded back. He had used it many times in a quick situation. He looked over at Chen, and nodded to the old sharpening block "...For good luck" he said quietly, and wrapped it back in a napkin, tucking it into his pocket, and placing the knife in a sheath located on his back.

Getting new worlds into the fold, the words ran through Mazda's head several times while getting up from the table, "Sounds easy enough", he then stated, "And I don't have to do the talking, myself. Good".

The elysian nodded quietly, straightening up, "Ok. Ready to get off"

"I'm with Mazda, if there isn't anything else we need to know I think we should get down there as soon as possible so they don't think were stalling." Getting of the table, Drake thought to himeslf Jeeze, I've only been on this ship a couple of hours and my wings are stiff. I hope I can do my flight excercises down there to maintain the little flight I can achieve.

Henry nodded, sensing that his troops were getting restless. "Follow me to the shuttle bay then."

A few moments later, in the shuttle bay...

As the five away team members entered the shuttle bay, they saw Meemeel helping a Kohanian embark a Jilanth shuttle. The two crewmembers and the shuttle were at least 20 yards away from where the away team was standing.

"Stay here for a moment," ordered Henry, before heading over to the shuttle to greet Meemeel and the Kohanian.

Shina, Motoyama, Mazda, and Drake could hear the ensuing conversation fairly well, despite the distance:

"Is this Nei?" asked Henry.

"Yes sir. This is Santô Juni Nei. She's being transferred over to..."

"Yamatai, for convalescence. Yes, I've heard," said Henry, interrupting Meemeel with a smile.

"Taisho Chen? Nei cannot see very well," said Nei.

"Yes. It's me... Have a safe journey, and get well soon."

"Thank you, sir."

"No, no, no... Nei, thank you," replied Henry, putting a hand on her shoulder. "I've read your files. You're an inspiration to all of us... Come on, let's get you home."

Henry and Meemeel helped Nei inside the shuttle, where a pilot was already waiting for her, then exited the shuttle.

"Good luck on your mission, sir," whispered Meemeel, before hurrying out of the shuttle bay.

Henry walked back to his away team. "Let's get inside our shuttle," he said, pointing to an Aerokitty in the corner. "So Celia can depressurize the shuttle bay."

As the away team members entered the shuttle, they found several AMES suits lying around, as well as the shuttle's pilot waiting for them. The pilot, a red-haired Neko, was already in her AMES suit, although she had her helmet in the co-pilot's seat. The pilot was also wearing her Nitô Juni rank pin.

"Put these on," ordered Henry, grabbing one himself. "There should be enough for everyone." The shuttle's hatch closed behind them as the last away team member entered the shuttle.

Meanwhile, the air inside the Celia's shuttle bay was quickly pumped out.

A few moments later, a Jilanth and an Aerokitty could be seen flying out of the shuttle bay. The Jilanth flashed out of existence as it entered hyperspace, while the Aerokitty descended toward the planet.

(OOC: RP continued on the next thread. You guys know the drill.)