RP: YSS Resurgence Resurgence of Yamatai - Mission 2: Lost But Never Forgotten

[Wes]

Engineering

"Hey there, sir!" Pidole waved, speaking a little loud to overcome the strong electric hum filling the engineering space, and she sent digital subtitles too just in case. "I am reasonably familiar! I got to see everything in advance and we were trained on similar ships at tech school. I don't think we've met yet." Pidole stood up from looking at an energy conduit and gave Koyama a nice proper salute with enthusiasm. "A lot of first officers are starship operators, so getting an engineer will be a huge help for damage control operations. It's a great opportunity for the crew to have you here!"

Science Lab

"Oh hell yeah, these probes sound great for automating people-recovery provided they got the sensors we need, and there's enough of them, and they can cover enough area, and..." Kawa Euikoshi trailed off. "Hmm, I guess I better start researching their capabilities and let you guys know."

 

[Cowboy]

"Wow that quick?" Sanda wondered in surprise. She had thought they'd have more time to figure out what they were going to do and even run a few simulations. Four hours would just about give them enough time to gather intel and gather together what they might need. She moved over to a side station near Gabriela and stared at the controls for a moment. So many gosh darn buttons! Finally Sanda reached down and pressed a few and was immensely pleased with herself when a image of Hanako's World appeared on the screen. She studied the maps a moment, making mental notes of the terrain and the location of the city centers. "The Kuvexian have been in control of this planet for awhile haven't they?" Sanda commented to Gabriela. "How many personnel and civilians does command think are still there? There could be only a few scattered across the entire planet or there could be thousands in hiding. How do we extract a few thousand people onto a ship this size?"

 

[Miko]

Yamatai System
In Orbit over Planet Yamatai
18日 3月 YE 43

Thaddeaus Maximus was transferred to the YSS Resurgence after his return into normal space having served on the YSS Kanagawa. When offered new placement he jumped at the chance to be aboard the Resurgence. Mainly due to the fact it had missions to go into Kuvexian space and rescue lost and missing citizens of Yam. He would enjoy cracking a few kuvvy skulls and saving his people from their dirty hands. Another perk was the fact there would be familiar faces on this ship as well. Lastly this ship seemed friendly towards crew with pets. He recently acquired a new friend, who he named "Lulu", he had grown most attached too. His friend could be best described as a mix between an eel, lizard and a fuzzy caterpillar. It has a uniform body with a fin much like an Eel. It had a pair of hands/legs on either end of it's body. Lastly it was covered in fuzzy that glowed all colors of neon. Interesting enough it could survive in the cold vacuum of space without issue. It also had the unique ability to move as if it was under water even though there was no water around.

Engineering

Thaddeaus had been helping out Pidole with standard maintenance on the generator. Thad came around from a narrow corridor to let Pidole know he had completed his work. "Hey Pidole, I finished..." He cut himself off for a moment to turn his head to call out to another crew. "You can hit the power switch..." It was at this time he rounded the generator and plowed straight into Koyama. Quick on his feet he recovered and reached out a hand to keep her steady. "Woah there, didn't know we had another running around here. Sorry about that." He stood in front of her without a shirt on with a huge wrench thrown across his back and a smile across his face. As he looked her over his pecs flexed a few times. After a few moments it clicked who he was standing in front of. "Ahh, you are Koyama right? I do not believe we have met." He then extended a hand out for her to shake.

 

[Soresu]

Engineering

Koyama's gaze had tracked back to the technician as she began introducing herself. Pidole had her attention, although she had felt the subtle shift of one ear to better hear it. At the salute, the chief engineer had begun to form her question about Pidole's... partner? Pet? Yet she did not get much of a chance to go further as a voice erupted close enough that whoever it was had just tried to bowl her over. With a yelp of surprise at feeling a solid wall of something knocking her in the back. Her balance lost, Koyama had begun to stumble forward before feeling a hand clamp down on her shoulder and she caught her footing with a mental sigh of relief.

As that damnable voice spoke again, and her name this time, Koyama spun around as she felt a glower forming as this... person flexed his chest, and then shoved his hand out for her to shake. Her eyes had started to glitter at the flexing yet falling short and to a look of mild confusion to the very Nepleslian or in her experience Malifarian gesture. Frowning then, she stared from the hand, only to tilt her head back to stare up at him a moment. Some biting remark hung thick in her throat but. she instead took it and shook it in just that fashion. Firm, if somewhat aggressive as it was, she affected a small smile. "No," beginning, her voice raised over the thrum of the generator. "We have not met." she agreed wryly. Releasing his hand then lifting an eyebrow waiting on him to introduce himself.

 

[Miko]

Engineering

He gladly shook her hand in kind, equal in force returning the gesture. He released and took a step back to give a little personal space. He looked at her, one eyebrow of his raised as well. The dots connected after a few moments of silence. "Oh, forgive my manners. Yes, I am Thaddeaus, I just transferred here from the YSS Kanagawa." He relaxed his form and continued. "If you need someone to do the heavy lifting, just give me a shout." He proclaimed fairly loudly. He also took the time to flex his shoulder and bounced the large wrench over his head. With a quick snap of his arm he grabbed it out of the air and placed it on the ground. "So what brings you down here?" He over towards Pidole and grabbed up a shirt that was laying on the ground. He put it on while waiting to hear her answer.

 

[Wes]

Bridge

"It's in the thousands, so we will get as many as we can. We'll also have a unique list of people to look for. Think of it as a game and those people are worth extra points," Gabriela told Sanda. "Thankfully, we're not the only ship with this mission so if we miss people they are not out of luck. Honestly, it's an embarassment these people have had to wait this long to be reunited with the Star Army. I wish we could have done something earlier. That said, it probably feels a lot more fulfilling to rescue someone than it does to sink a spaceship full of living beings so maybe this is the type of mission we could use for morale. What do you think?"

 

[Cowboy]

Bridge

"Ha! That sounds like my kind of game." Sanda laughed at Gabriela's reference. As she listened to the Starship pilot Sanda was also jotting down some notes on her tablet. This really cleared up a lot of questions the tattooed Nepleslian had had. She paused and looked up from her tablet as Gabriela asked her question. "Yes, I think it'll be very satisfying to get our people clear of this planet. I'll be even happier if we can do it right under the Kuvexian's noses." She thought for a moment, then added with a mischievous smile. "Course, I've never blown up a starship before. You bridge officers seem to reserve that kind of glory for yourselves."

Having been trained as a Ranger, Sanda had been viewing the mission with a Ranger's mindset. She had been pulling information for a deep infiltration. Information that she could use to infiltrate and gather more intel and set up contacts on the planet to coordinate underground cells of resistance. Sanda sighed. The reality was going to be a lot different. Oh well. She'd adapt on the fly. Make changes to her course of action. That was what being a Ranger called for. Adapting to any situation. And to never be seen while your doing it.

 

[Soresu]

Engineering

Koyama continued her stare as the taller of the two widened the gap between them. Eyebrow still up, the chief engineer waited a little longer until he got around to finally introducing himself. With a little nod of thanks, her ears began to lean back ever so slightly at the booming voice. Yet her inner turmoil as before warred against reason as Thaddeaus flexed once more. Leveling her gaze on the wrench as it hit the deck, Koyama then looked up at the question which broke the intervening silence.

She adopted a thinking pose, looking to the technician and, to her discovery an infantryman before nodding. "I was ordered to check to ensure our systems are ready for combat." not bothering to go any further, Koyama let that hang just a moment and then continued. If the ship hadn't been inspected fully in case of just such a scenario at the dock? Her throat began to grow thick at that while looking on as Thaddeaus finally donned a shirt.

With a slow blink, Koyama looked to Pidole then, and on to her beetle companion. "And to meet my technicians." at this she donned a small smile of approval. "Although," looking back to Thad, she tapped her jaw once. "I wasn't aware an infantryman would be working here as well." having checked his record, she continued onward. "But, I can always make use of those with some engineering know-how."

A shrug later, she ended it with an offer: "Who knows maybe you'd want to expand on what you know?"

 

[Miko]

Engineering

Thad looked her over once more. Koyama was a modest height compared to the towering half ID-SOL. Her voice while soft had a tone of authority behind it. "From what I seen things are in tip top shape. We are ready to go knock a few heads around." He gave a glance over towards Pidole to see if she needed anything. Prior to taking the mission Thad took the time to read up on who he would be serving with. A few crew stood out, such as Koyama and Sanda. They both had interesting backgrounds and was curious to learn more.

His ears perked up when he heard Koyama make reference to him being an infantryman. He could not help but grin since given his background prior to Star Amry he had his hands in a lot of different trades. "Just hand me some tools and I can patch up anything." He declared tapping his thumb against his chest a few times.

The last thing she said however took him a minute to understand. At first it sounded like a random comment about wanting to learn. However this sounded more like an offer or at least this was the route he was going to take. "I do enjoy learning, does this mean you plan on teaching me?"

 

[Cowboy]

Bridge

Sanda made another note to her data slate then glanced at her watch. The hour she had given her fellow combatants was fast approaching. It would soon be time to meet up again in the armory and compare notes. Sanda was about to call out to Kwabba when she noticed an update to the crew roster. She took a closer look at the file and smiled. Another fighter good. Thaddeaus Maximus.... Sanda's brows furrowed. 6'6"? At 5'11", Sanda was the tallest person on the Resurgence, a fact that she was secretly rather proud of. She saw herself as the big "literally" sister to her fellow crewmembers and felt rather protective of them. Now some 6'6" gorilla had been added to her ship. Well, he was Nepleslian at least. Probably enjoyed the prospect of a fight as much as she did. She'd have to find out. She pulled out her com and send a message to Thaddeaus. "Nito Hei Maximus, please report to the Armory for briefing." After sending the message, Sanda turned and walked over to Kwabba. She smiled down at her little friend. "Are you ready to go Music Bug?"

 

[Soresu]

Engineering



Koyama had clasped her hands behind her back and begun to pace a little. Back and forth eyeing Thad like a predator considering its prey. A soldier boy who knew how to get his hands dirty other in mud and blood. But epoxy, resins, lubricants, and grease. She of course would check over his work in due time. Still, another set of hands in an emergency would be both a boon and someone with his unique background, at least as far as his genetic predisposition was concerned... more the better if they did ever need heavy lifting. With a golden glint churning in her firey-eyed gaze she nodded at his question.

"Yes. I will teach you. You will however have coursework. Studying. We will brush up on your arithmetic. Your technological knowledge before even going near a physical component without supervision. It will be purely simulated with enough random variables to make it conceivably real. Both to make you think on your feet. To repair under pressure and further familiarize you. I will be there alongside you to guide and teach as necessary." If she could've made him don naught but white she would have then. She took her job seriously. Having been in numerous engagements large and small, famous and unsung caused the change in her demeanor.

"Not only will this broaden your skillset. But it could always save lives, allow you to perform impromptu repairs on ship, vehicle, or armor. Learn your environment. I will not be too lenient on you, Maximus-Hei. Mistakes can happen, and I always welcome questions if necessary but if you wish to learn. You will."

 

[Miko]

Engineering

Thad looked at Koyama while she started her long monolog. In his mind he was thinking she would give a few pointers and someone to talk with while he worked. Instead this sounded like one of those boring lessons he sat through at the University. That is not to say it was not good information, more so that he has seen much in his life so had the life experiences to guide him.

"You had me at saving lives. This is something I am good at when the need calls. Though you talk as if this is my first time on a star ship. I can assure this is not my first time nor will it be the last. I following a calling and is why I am here. Plus you talk as if working on a power reactor is rocket science." He gave her a smirk and continued. "Things are clearly laid out and have simple to follow instructions. Its like taking a round peg and putting it into a round hole." Thad then took one hand and made a circle with his pointer finger and his thumb. He took his other pointer finger and poked it through the circle several times. "Even if you put it in the wrong hole you will know it. The ship is installed with an advanced AI who ensures everything goes according to plan."

He took one of his hands and ran it through his hair. "I am curious to see where this leads too. I'd expect you not to be lenient, heck can even break out the whips if that is your fancy." He let a chuckle slip past his lips. It was at this time that an announcement came from a near by console. It was none other than Sanda requesting his presence in the armory. This just must be his lucky day to meet yet another crew.

"Welp, you heard the lady so I best be off. Just don't forget you owe me that training date as promised." He finished speaking with Koyama with some idle chit chat while he gathered his things. He flashed her a salute and smile before asking to be excused. He then started to make his way to the armory. He walked in and took a look around. "I am Thaddaeus, reporting as ordered" He announced.

 

[Arbitrated]

"Oh hell yeah, these probes sound great for automating people-recovery provided they got the sensors we need, and there's enough of them, and they can cover enough area, and..." Kawa Euikoshi trailed off. "Hmm, I guess I better start researching their capabilities and let you guys know."

"Yup - in the meantime, I'm going to double-check the status of the communications network. It'll do us no good to modify these probes if there';s nothing left to interface with," the little hummingbird reported as she started typing furiously away at a console.

 

[Wes]

Science Lab

Euikoshi came running back into the science lab and dumped a small stack of data pads on the table. "Okay, so here's what I found out," she began, "The Resurgence doesn't have any Fuji-class-specific probes we can launch, apparently no one got around to designing them. But I found the perfect solution, I talked with Beryl the supply specialists and there's a drone called the Ke-O4-1a Variable Configuration Mission Adaptive Drone, which can fly in the atmosphere, and it has a module. Ke-O4-E3500, which is a life form tracking module that can ID the missing Star Army personnel from the air. And we have 5 of them on board and can order more. I can contact PEARL and get a list of missing personnel and biometric data and we can put it into the drones to help them search." She picked up one of the pads and pointed at it. "According to the manual we need to dip onto the atmosphere and go kind of slow to launch it. But maybe we can launch it from shuttles instead of the ship."

OOC: @hyralt @Ethereal

 

[hyralt]

Bridge

Kwabba-an turned with a look of surprise on her face, then relaxed visibly when she saw Sanda looking down at her. After a moment, she smiled up at her friend then looked back to the Shosa then looked away at nothing in particular.

"Am I ready to go? Hmm, I am not sure." Kwabba-an looked up into Sanda's eyes again with a look of uncertainty on her face. "How much did you hear? Shosa Aoba Kuranosuke told me that..."

At this point, Kwabba-an paused and closed her eyes. The look of uncertainty drained from her face, replaced with an utterly peaceful expression. When she resumed speaking, her voice was different. She was straining to produce a deeper, more masculine voice than her natural soprano, repeating what the Shosa had told her verbatim, and with exactly the same inflections.

Once she finished, she opened her eyes again. After blinking a couple of times, she slowly regained her anxious look.

"I do not know what «asymmetrical opponents» means, but I hope you do, sister." Kwabba-an looked down and away. "As for me, I am not feeling well. I will go lay down and hope my situation improves before I am needed."

With that, Kwabba-an disappeared into the busy corridors outside of the bridge.



Science Lab

Takashi looked from "Mochi" to the other Elysian (about whom he made a quick note, since he remembered that Mochi had called her "Arry" earlier), then to the green-haired woman whose name he still hadn't caught yet. He looked back and forth between them as they each spoke.

Just then, an idea occurred to him and he disappeared from the lab.

 

[Cowboy]

Bridge

Sanda smiled at Kwabba-an repeating the information she had received from the Captain. The little musician may not have the social graces, but she could mimic anything. It truly was never a dull moment with Kwabba around. Sanda frowned with concern however as Kwabba stated that she wasn't feeling well. "Sure thing Music Bug. You rest. I need you at 100% if you're going to be supporting me on this next mission. There's no one I'd rather have watching my back than my 'sister'." Sanda smiled. The tattooed woman and anthro had fought together at the Battle of Glimmergold and despite a huge difference in personality, had become very close friends. Sanda took a moment the jot down the information that Kwabba-an had shared then headed for the armory.

Armory

Sanda was the first to arrive in the armory. She sat down next to her Daisy II power armor and looked it over with a smile on her face. She reached out her hand and traced the lighting bolts that ran along the suits arms and legs, a pattern that was an exact copy of her own tattoos that ran down her own arms and legs. Still smiling Sanda took out her data slate and began reviewing the intel she had gathered. Within minuets, she had the data memorized and summarized for easy sharing. It would any discussion go quicker and smoother. She wondered if she should contact one of the science officers and include them in their plans. Probably. After all, they were going to be the ones who located the people they needed to extract. Well, she would get the 'combats' together first and go over what they knew then they'd go meet with the science people. Though perhaps it would be a good idea to give them a heads up. She was about to pull out her comm unit when a very tall, long haired man stepped into the armory and said, "I am Thaddaeus, reporting as ordered."

Sanda eyed the tall Nep, trying to conceal her annoyance that this new soldier was taller than her. After a moment her annoyance left, or at least was well hidden and she managed a smile. She'd play nice with the new guy. Sanda stood and extended her hand to Thaddaeus. "I'm Sanda. Sanda Hoshi." Her smile became genuine. "Nice to have another Nep aboard. We've got one other, a science officer. But he's not..." She paused, searching for the right word and not really wanting to speak bad of a fellow crew member, at least one she didn't really know well. "Rather he doesn't seem to have the same excitement for combat as I do. Or you I'm guessing?"

 

[Miko]

Armory

Thaddaeus looked Sanda over from head to toe while he listened to her. He had looked into her once he learned of his new assignment. He had hoped she also had in her blood the urge to fight the good fight. Given the fact she first introduced herself, followed by talk about excitement for combat told him everything he needed to know. She wasn't half bad to look at either. Though when your on a ship filled with Neko, anything other than a Neko is a breath of fresh air.

"You'd be guessing correctly that I too enjoy a good fight." He took a few steps back and forth as he looked her over. "You too seem like a capable fighter and glad to call you crew. Pleasure to get the chance to meet you. I am always looking for someone to have my back during a fire fight. Or a warm body should we end up stranded on a cold planet." He leaned slightly to the side to look past her at the Daisy power armor. "So did you call me down here to give your power armor a tune up?"

 

[Cowboy]

Armory

"Or a warm body should we end up stranded on a cold planet." Sanda just snorted and said "You wish." This Thaddaeus was certainly sure of himself. Sanda wasn't sure yet if he had the skills to back up his boasts or not. She'd reserve judgement on that until she had a chance to see him in combat.

So did you call me down here to give your power armor a tune up? Sanda raised a lighting tattooed eyebrow at that question. Is this guy a infantry or a bloody mechanic? She thought to herself. Out loud she said, "No. My Daisy is in tip top shape and is 'tuned up' just the way I like it." She glanced lovingly at her Daisy for a moment then turned back to Thaddaeus. "No, I asked you down here because your infantry. And we've got a mission coming up. And this ship only has a few dedicated 'combatants' and we're all still new and haven't worked together. We need to know what each other's strengths and weakness are and we need to know as much about the upcoming mission as we can so that we can complete said mission." Sanda shared this for the big Neps benefit but it was also a good reminder for herself. As a ranger, she thought a lot differently than the standard infantry did and it would be good to learn how they thought so she could support them and they her.

 

[Ethereal]

Science Lab

A humanitarian task was a fresh perspective on the role of the Star Army after so many years of warfare. Even if it was mostly for the benefit of their own soldiers who may have been stranded, along with any civilians, this was altruistic work and was definitely fitting for one of their first missions. Arry was busying away, opening up interfaces with whatever comms network was left on the target planet. "Good idea. Let me know if we can get some sort of handshake back from whatever systems are down there." Takashi took his leave shortly after without a word, which made Seinosuke's eyebrow raise in curiosity - what was more important than being at your station? Surely he had a good reason to go, but the officer have to ask about it later.

When Euikoshi returned and scattered the data slates onto one of the work surfaces, Mochi joined her on the opposite side of the counter, waving over whoever wasn't busy at a console. "Hmm. No Fuji probes? I'll have to write back to SARA and see if they'd be interested in putting a bounty out on one." The Elysian muttered quietly, as to not disrupt the flow of the conversation.

There had been at least a couple of Fuji-class shipped in operation for a while, perhaps their science capabilities in that sense had never been pushed to their boundaries during that time. He knew from being aboard that the capability for a rollbar sensor drone was at least mentioned in the technical specs. As the most senior scientist aboard and with a greater rank then previously, perhaps Mochi could convince his more senior colleages to let him explore the extent of the ship's abilities in his area. Regardless, they had more pressing things to be occupied with right now. News of a drone that could be perfect for this mission. Excellent - as to be expected from the veritable arsenal of the Star Army's equipment.

"Excellent work, Euikoshi-hei. Very perceptive and resourceful." The veteran nodded decisively, offering a satisfied smile. She'd made a good first impression with that discovery. Seinosuke tapped the side of his pad a few times in thought. Perhaps his sister could tempt the Star Army to invest in some Eye-class ships - those things would have blinked here in record time and scanned as much as they wanted in a flash. A spark of inspiration crossed his mind as the soldier brought up the information for Hanako's World. There we go. Private companies had invested into the planet's infrastructure. Useful information.

It looked like there was supposed to be a large spaceport in orbit, but it was doubtful such a thing survived the Kuvexian Invasion. However, it looked like Emrys had established a satellite network there at some point. No doubt at least a few satellites would have survived. "Arry! See if you can get a hold of access to Emrys sats. We might have a few of those circling the planet if we're lucky."

Not only that, Hanako's World was a resettlement planet for the UOC. That meant KiS-2408es which could sustain life for over a century. H Bunkers and backup centres too.

Flipping out his PDA, Seinosuke composed a couple of messages before sending them.

To: Captain, Executive Officer
CC: Science Personnel
Science reports that we are attempting to establish contact with any remaining communications infrastructure on the planet. Additionally we will be launching the 5
VCMAD-A drones aboard when able, with intent to survey the ground. We may require shuttle launching to get into position to deploy the drones into atmosphere - if
these could be prepped and piloted?

H Bunkers are reported to be on planet as well as backup centres which should be priority targets if we have the maps on record. Furthermore, the old Escape Pods may
have provided a haven from the conflict, if we have reports on their inital landing locations from the UOC days.

To: Chief Engineer
CC: Executive Officer, Science Personnel
Science plans to launch our VCMAD-A drones and may require assistance refitting them with their lifeform tracking modules. We have only 5 for the planet, however. If
Engineering has any fabrication equipment to make more, that would be excellent.

 

[Miko]

Armory

Thad flashed a smile towards Sanda at her reply. For most they would understand the meaning behind her saying you wish. However given Thad's positive attitude he tends to see things with a positive twist to them. "You got me there, there is a certain level of excitement when dealing with a life and death situation. Even when it requires doing something uncomfortable, I'd do it without hesitation if it means saving a comrade." He let a light chuckle leave his lips. "Which is more than I can say about some of the crew who blush and get embarrassed about something as simple as me going without a shirt."

"Ah perfect, I'd expect nothing less from a fellow Nepleslian. Always ready to jump into a fight." He nodded in agreement with her. He took notice as she took on a more serious tone. She made a good point that while he knew a few of the crew, most were brand new. They knew not the hardship of battle and having to face death. He nodded intently as she shared the details as she understood them about the mission.

"Thank you for taking the time to share these details about the mission. If only it was as simple as saving those left behind. My gut is telling me there is going to be a bad time during this mission. Though we must do everything we can to rescue the captured. Nothing bothers me more than people being enslaved." His words trailed off and looked off into the distance. He was thinking back on his time dealing with the enslaved of the black knight. He joined Star Army to ensure history would not repeat.

"I agree we should know each others strengths. What do you say to a friendly duel? Loser has to buy a few rounds of drinks?" A moment later he did a silly pose. "That is if you think you can take me." This was followed by a wink and a sly smile.