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 Chui's Log: Isawa Calendar Date: 20/Shiba/3122 Recent, troubling reports in the region have put high command on edge, justifiably so. For now these reports have remained classified and only to be shared on a need-to-know basis with obligations of secrecy. Sooner or later however the truth will become evident and on that day the integrity of our legionnaires will be tested. Although it may well be merely an error or an event of little consequence, recent events necessitate the legion being flexible, future logs should detail the result of this manoeuvre. Trouble brews southwards Attention faces elsewhere A historic name Signing off, Mirumoto Yuudai Chui of the Paneki Eighteenth Legion . . .  The Paneki, Somewhere near the 'southern' border of the Empire of the Emerald Stars 20th Day of the Monkey, 3122 The Paneki is a Wakizashi-class battlecruiser, one of the several similar battlecruisers that are in the Eighteenth Legion, one of of the many legions that make up the Imperial Legions. Founded long ago during the reign of Hantei Genji, by the then-Emerald Champion, Doji Hatsuo and the famed magistrate Soshi Saibankan - alongside the Emerald Magistrates as agents of the Emperor in order to maintain peace and security throughout the empire, and to ultimately defend the Emperor and his holdings. Even if you are not in one of the legions that are stationed on or around Rokugan itself, or even in more civilized sectors of the Empire of the Emerald Stars, it is still a great honour to serve in the legions. This cycle begins as it usually does. The Eighteenth Legion's patrol region simultaneously covers a relatively lawless area but also a relatively empty area, and thus there is an element of tension and an element of tedium for the more action-focused samurai. The slight, distant hum that resounds in this vessel means it is never truly silent But today for you, things change. Each of your standard issue Pocket Adjutant devices buzz (alongside any more 'civilian' devices of a similar nature you have registered) as whatever you are currently doing is interrupted, and you receive a summons to the Chui's Office. The summons is urgent and by Mirumoto Yuudai himself, the Chui of this ship and ergo this unit.
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Moshi Narukami Narukami stares at the device in her palm. She's still not used to it - after all, the monastery she was raised in only had a single terminal, and there was always a little competition to get some time on the device. I mean, they may be monks, but they still had interests... so having it in her hand just feels like cheating. Or like a leash, perhaps. It even gives her a map, as if she hadn't memorized most of the non-maintenance areas already. Tucking it back into her obi, she makes her way towards Yuudai's office at a swift walk. There are no explosions or shouts, so it's urgent but not urgent, looking up at the confining ceiling above her. Maybe, if she's lucky, whatever it is will give her a chance to see sky again, at least for a time. pre:Moshi Narukami quote:New Spell: Tradition's Hammer
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Family: Moshi Clan: Mantis School: Moshi Shugenja
Rank: 2 Experience: 70 Insight: 150
Honor: 4.5 Glory: 1.0 Status: 1.0
Initiative: 5k3 Armor TN: 15 (base 15)
Air 3 Awareness 3
Reflexes 3 (12 xp)
Earth 2 Stamina 2
Willpower 2
Fire 3 Agility 3 (12 xp)
Intelligence 3
Water 2 Perception 2
Strength 2
Void 3 (18 xp)
Void Points: 3
School Skills Rank Trait Emphasis Roll CP
Battle 1 Perception - 3k2 -
Calligraphy 1 Intelligence Cipher 4k3 -
Defense 3 Reflexes - 6k3 5
Lore: Theology 1 Intelligence - 4k3 -
Meditation 2 Void - 5k3 2
Spellcraft 1 Intelligence - 4k3 -
Other Skills
Athletics 1 Agility - 4k3 1
Computer Use 1 Intelligence - 4k3 1
Etiquette 1 Awareness - 4k3 1
Intimidation 1 Awareness - 4k3 1
Investigation 1 Perception - 3k2 1
Jiujutsu 1 Agility - 4k3 1
Lore: Elements 1 Intelligence - 4k3 1
Lore: Mantis 1 Intelligence - 4k3 1
Piloting 1 Intelligence - 4k3 1
Sincerity 1 Awareness - 4k3 1
Advantages Benefit
Chosen by the Oracles (6xp) Thunder; +1k1 to Air ring rolls.
Friend of the Brotherhood (5xp) Can learn Kiho at discounted cost.
Touched by the Realm (4xp) Tengoku; +2k0 to resist Shadowlands Taint.
Disadvantages Drawback
Can't Lie (2 xp) Willpower TN20 to tell a lie or allow a lie.
Idealistic (2 xp) Honor losses are increased by 1.
Sworn Enemy (6 xp) Tsuruchi Teki (rank 5, Tsuruchi Bounty Hunter / Kobune Captain)
Techniques
Favor of the Suns: During the day, gain an Affinity for Fire spells. Gain a free raise on all
Thunder spells.
Spells Element Roll Mastery Level Notes
Air Kami's Blessing Air 6k3 3 -
Blessed Wind Air 6k3 1
Call Upon the Wind Air 6k3 2 -
Fire Kami's Blessing Fire 5k3 1 +1k0 during the day.
Fist of Osano-Wo Fire 5k3 1 +1k0 in daytime, free raise.
Fury of Osano-Wo Fire 5k3 3 +1k0 in daytime, free raise, memorized.
Path to Inner Peace Water 3k2 1 -
Tempest of Air Air 6k3 1 Free raise, memorized.
Tradition's Hammer Fire 5k3 2 +1k0 in daytime, free raise.
Kiho Element Type Mastery Level
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Daidoji Ken'o Ken'o was walking back to his quarters when his Adjutant began chiming. Based on the tune, he knew who it was and the priority of the message without even having to look. The app was pretty popular in the Imperial Legions and most clan forces, but it took training to memorize all the tunes. The complexity of the chime could vary, but Ken'o had heard of units that could convey entire AARs from a series of electronic beeps. Ken'o stepped behind a public Shoji screen and read the message in detail. He just got out of a patrol debriefing, so he was still in his flightsuit. He punched in commands for a service-bot to meet him at a washroom near the Chui's office with a fresh Kimono. He then queued up his chonometer on his Adjutant. The Paneki's record for quickest changing out of fatigues to uniform has been standing for 15 years, and honestly that was just too drat long.
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Utaku Xiaomei Xiaomei is quietly supervising a pair of heimen crewmen who are overhauling the engine block on a light APV in the vehicle pool, while also doing some make-work on her hoverbike. The noise in the bay is loud enough that she doesn't hear the Adjutant chime, but does feel it buzz at her hip. She glances down at it, then back over to the heimen. "Toroka, you two can handle this on your own," it wasn't a question. "I've been summoned." The two heimen bow smartly to her then turn back to work. Xiaomei snaps shut the panel she had open on her hoverbike, walks to a washing station to quickly clean off her hands, then starts on her way to Yuudai's office. An urgent summons? That could only really mean one thing in Xiaomei's mind - a mission. An important mission.
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 Daidoji YachiYachi is in the rec room when he gets the call. He glances at his Adjutant. He glances at the sake in front of him. He stares at the Adjutant. He stares at the sake. He puts the Adjutant away and drinks the small cup, then stands up, steps to leave...and pours himself another cup and drinks that first before going, popping a mint into his mouth to hide the smell as he goes. If this wasn't REALLY urgent, two cups wouldn't even be noticeable. If it WAS truly urgent, two cups would calm the nerves. He gives himself a quick check before he arrives, a rather handy addition to his Adjutant that checks his breath, and it comes up clear. Perfect. pre:Daidoji Yachi Daidoji Scout 1 Insight 140 Honor 3.5 Status 1 Glory 1 Exp 70/70 Earth 3 Stamina 3 Willpower 3 Air 2 Reflexes 3 Awareness 2 Water 2 Strength 2 Perception 3 Fire 3 Agility 3 Intelligence 3 Void 2 Techniques/Masteries Surveying the Land - Rural traps do +1k1 damage, +1k0 to stealth and hunting Firearms Mastery - +1k0 to all damage rolls made when firing a gun Stealth Mastery - Simple Move actions in stealth allow Waterx5 feet distance Iaijutsu Mastery - Draw sword as a free action Skills: Rank Trait Emphasis Rolls Artisan (Poetry) 1 Awa 3k2 *Athletics 1 Str 3k2 Courtier 1 Awa 3k3 *Craft (Explosives) 1 Int 4k3 Etiquette 1 Awa 3k3 *Firearms 3 Ref Marksman 6k3 *Hunting 1 Per Traps 5k3 Iaijutsu 3 Ref Focus 6k3/5k2 Investigation 1 Per Notice 4k3 *Kenjutsu 1 Agi 4k3 *Knives 1 Agi 4k3 Sincerity 1 Awa 3k3 Spears 1 Agi 4k3 *Stealth 3 Agi Sneaking 7k3 Advantages Disadvantages Benten's Blessing Lechery Wary Dark Secret (Harrier) Compulsion (Sake) Phobia 2 (Large bodies of water) Outfit: Ashigaru Armor, Rugged Clothing, Daisho, Marksman's Rifle, Knife, Yari, Trap Making Gear, Camouflage Face Paint, Traveling Pack, 5 koku ProfessorCirno fucked around with this message at 03:23 on Sep 2, 2014 |
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Toku Ohkawa Ohkawa isn't sure there's a Fortune dedicated to making her Adjutant go off whenever she's on break, but she can't say there's not. She rolls off her sleeping mat, paws in the direction of the Adjutant until it stops, and fumbles for her things. Only a minute later she's stepping out and stretching. She cracks her neck, yawns one last time and jogs towards Yuudai's office. She might not get there first, but she could probably manage second. pre:Toku Ohkawa Ettin fucked around with this message at 15:43 on Apr 20, 2014 |
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Toku Bushi 1
Insight 147 Honor 5.0 Status 1 Glory 1 Exp 68/70
Earth 3 Stamina 3 Willpower 3
Air 2 Reflexes 2 Awareness 2
Water 2 Strength 2 Perception 2
Fire 3 Agility 3 Intelligence 3
Void 2
Techniques/Masteries
Toku's Lesson - Add +1k0 to all Skill Rolls with a TN of 25+ (including attack rolls), all Wound Penalties reduced
by Willpower+double School Rank (5)
Firearms Mastery - +1k0 to all damage rolls made when firing a gun
Investigation Mastery - Can make a second attempt at Search without TN increase
Kenjutsu Mastery - +1k0 to all damage rolls made with a sword
Skills: Rank Trait Emphasis Rolls
Artisan (Origami) 2 Awa 4k2
*Athletics 1 Str 3k2
Courtier 1 Awa 3k2
Defense 2 Ref 4k2
*Etiquette 1 Awa 3k2
*Firearms 3 Ref 5k2
*Hunting 1 Per 3k2
Iaijutsu 2 Ref 4k2
*Kenjutsu 3 Agi 6k3
*Investigation 3 Per Search 5k2
*Lore (History) 1 Int 4k3
Lore (Law) 3 Int 6k3
*Sincerity 2 Awa 4k2
Advantages Disadvantages
Blood of Osano-Wo Lechery
Lucky Unlucky
Sage Unknown Enemy
Strength of the Earth
Outfit: Light Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Daisho, Sidearm, Traveling Pack, 3 koku
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Shiba Akane All told, sometimes space can be surprisingly boring. All the vast nothingness everywhere, infinite black and only the twinkling stars in the distance. Cut off from everything, except only brief transmissions to tell everyone else that nothing is going on. Akane doesn't mind these occasional times of nothingness. Even far away the Empire is a never ending rush of activity, and these pauses give her plenty of time to catch up on the academic journals from the rest of Phoenix Clan while she is away. Time to just sit down in the cosy little chair, sip from a freshly brewed cup of jasmine tea, and see what crazy theories the Agasha are trying to-- *BZZT! BZZT!* "Oh, of course." She sighs and sets down her data pad, the Adjutant going off on some notification. If it's another spam e-mail from StringedIn--the Chui? Now? And why her of all people? If there was anything remotely involving her she would have been told a while ago, why now all of a sudden? Well, there will always be a time for tea and reading. For now, Akane set down her cup, smoothed out her lab coat, and left for the Chui's Office. Duty calls.  pre:Shiba Akane Asako Krysmphoenix fucked around with this message at 18:39 on Apr 29, 2014 |
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Ichiro Oshuda The Hornet in his pocket was buzzing. That was the damnable thing about this job...and modern life, really. The constant demands, the interconnectedness of everything. No one was ever able to be alone anymore. Not for long. Sighing, he got up from his bunk, where he was supposed to be off duty. He was just so tired, lately. He hadn't been sleeping, of course, but it was hitting him harder now than it had in the past. It was the strangest thing, really. But no time to dwell on it now. There was some sort of drat meeting, and it was supposedly important. Maybe a mission, but knowing this place, it was some sort of briefing on the proper way to wear a sandal. No way to know unless he went, though. So he did. pre:Name: Ichiro Oshuda Rank: 1
Clan: Badger Experience: 0
School: Ichiro Bushi Insight: 143
Earth: 2 Air: 2 Honor: 3
Sta: 2 Ref: 2 Glory: 0
Wil: 2 Awa: 2 Infamy: 0
Water: 4 Fire: 2 Status: 1
Str: 4 Agi: 2 Taint: 0
Per: 4 Int: 2
Void: 2
Wounds
Initiative: 3k2 Healthy (+ 0): 10
Armor: Heavy Nicked (+ 0): 4
TN: 25 Grazed (+ 2): 4
Reduction: 5 Hurt (+ 7): 4
Injured (+12): 4
Crippled (+17): 4
Down (+36): 4
Out : 4
Skill Rank Trait Emphasis Roll
Commerce 1 Int 3k2
Jiujitsu 3 Agi 5k2
Heavy Weapons 3 Agi 5k2
Kenjitsu 3 Agi Katana 5k2
Teppoudo 3 Int 5k2
Defense 3 Ref 5k2
Athletics 2 Str 6k4
Artisan (Sculpture) 2 Awa 4k2
Lore (Spirit Realms) 1 Int 3k2
Lore (War) 1 Int 3k2
Battle 1 Per 5k4
Advantage Points Disadvantage Points
Large 4 Antisocial 2
Hands of Stone 6 Dark Secret 4
Strength of Disbeliever 3
the Earth 2
Ally 2
(Ichiro Tonoji Inf. 1, Dev 2)
Techniques
Transcend the Mountain
You may reroll any skill or trait roll that uses Strength, but
you must keep the second roll. You suffer no movement or combat
penalties for moderate terrain, and only half the penalty for difficult
terrain
Kata
Strength in Arms
Weapon Attack Damage Notes
Unarmed 5k2 4k2
Katana 5k2 7k2 Medium, Samurai, Void
Wakizashi 5k2 6k2 Medium, Samurai, Throw
Tetsubo 5k2 8k3 Large
Equipment
Heavy Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Daisho, Tetsubo, Heavy Assault Riflem3 koku, Travelling Pack (Blanket, Set of Dice,
Bottle of Sochu, Pillow Book, Lucky Ring, Perfume, Small Statue of Bishamon, Flashlight, Tea Set, Weeks Rations
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Chui's Office, The Paneki Coincidentally you all manage to arrive at about roughly the same time (perhaps the Fortune of Graceful Meetings smiles upon you all), outside the Chui's Office, give or take a few seconds. Enough time that as the door beeps to let you in unceremoniously that you all make it in there at once.  Mirumoto Yuudai is standing with his back turned to the door, gazing out the large observation window that dominates his office, into the vastness of space. He lingers a moment before turning and bowing appropriately for a superior to his subordinates, from behind his desk. He gestures to a set of mats that have been arranged in front of the desk, waiting for you to sit before he is indeed seated.  To the left, already seated behind a less ornate desk is Otomo Daisuke, Yuudai's bureaucratic adjutant and the ship's primary link to the bureaucracy (although technically he would go through the flagship's bureaucratic adjutant first but there are extenuating circumstances where other things will happen). He acknowledges you appropriately, while remaining seated and is currently surrounded by a whirling holo-display that he is using constantly. Consequently he always seems slightly distant. Once everyone was seated, Yuudai began to speak. "I am happy to see that you all came some promptly, however this is a matter of some importance and so I hope I do not seem rude if I move straight to the matter at hand. A few hours ago we received a distress signal from the relatively nearby system of Nikaru's Reach, further surveillance has determined it to be originating from Nikaru's Reach III-a, the relatively unimaginatively-named moon that orbits the gas giant Nikaru's Reach III. Records show that that moon to house an isolated Crab Clan research outpost named Nikaru's Rest, and otherwise have no known settlements or facilities." As he talks about the system and the moon, the hologram projector in his desk silently activates and begins displaying said celestial bodies, before it focuses on the moon in question and technical data appears. quote:
"The Paneki, being the nearest ship of a relevant class to Nikaru's Reach is obliged to assist. However the distress signal is generic, and furthermore various precedents and... requirements we are currently under would deem this a wasteful exercise if we deployed our full strength without any further information regarding this. As such it is my duty to send a scout kite to investigate, crewed by you." he continues, his brow furrowing as he talks about setbacks. "Hopefully once there you will use your initiative on what to do next, if anything, however at the last I would hope to be fully informed as to the nature of the distress and any assistance that we might provide this remote research outpost, if any is possible." he continues, his tone darkening as he talks about possible loss. "But suffice it to say I believe a varied scouting party is the best way to succeed against the unknown and as such each of you have been picked for this occasion. Following this meeting you are to proceed to this mission as soon as possible, within reason. Due to time constraints any requisitions will be considered immediately, within reason. Asides from possible requisitions, do you have any questions?" he finishes, leaving the swirling image of the moon and its data floating about. Meanwhile, Daisuke sits by and is... continuing to do whatever it is he is doing. Bureaucratic stuff, presumably.
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Daidoji Ken'o As Ken'o listened to the briefing, he quickly went over Yuudai's selection for the mission. Obviously he and Narukami would be responsible for getting the team to Nakaru's Reach III-a. He didn't know as much about Yachi as he really should, but if he's anything like his aunt then he has ground recon covered. And the Badger, Monkey and Unicorn would be able to shoot whatever trouble there was between them. It was Shiba Akane that had his curiosity. Ken'o of course understood why warships had scientists assigned to them. But if one of them was being put on the rescue team, then command didn't expect this to be a standard operation. For now though he kept that question to himself. To ask directly would be presumptuous. "Sir, was the distress signal a recorded broadcast?" SirPhoebos fucked around with this message at 14:09 on Apr 25, 2014 |
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Moshi Narukami Looking over her peers, Narukami ponders the situation. The full weight of the kami on her, then? Not that the thought bothers her too much - she's got a confident air - but it means she's going to have to be fully prepared. Hopefully, there will be time for prayers prior to launch, but more straightforward concerns come first. Peering at the hologram as if it was still some sort of curiosity for a bit, Narukami then sits back as if satisfied. "What sort of support will be available?", she asks aloud, hands in her lap as she sits in a near-meditative position. "And do we have any data on the local weather?" A very Mantis question to bring up, really.
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Daidoji Yachi The (attractive) Daidoji bows. "I have everything I need; all I lack are those things which are best made on-site."
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Utaku Xiaomei Xiaomei sits, listening to the briefing stoically. She occasionally glances at one of the others assigned for the mission. She's actually a bit relieved that Yachi and Oshuda have been selected for the team. Making new acquaintances can be awkward, so having people there she's already worked with several times is a comforting thought. Ken'o is an obvious choice as a pilot, if what she's heard of his skill is true. She doesn't know much about the others, but assumes based on the nature of the mission that their abilities will be important. When there is an appropriate break in the stream of questions and requests, the Battle Maiden does speak up. "How is the terrain in the operation zone? Will we be able to land at the research site, or will we require a vehicle large enough to transport the team?"
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Toku Ohkawa Ohkawa stops glancing at Yachi and bows, listens, glances some more and reads data. "Nothing else in the system, not even a space station or a gas mining op... any important reason?"
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Shiba Akane "I do have a question," Akane said. "What were they researching down there?" If their research was the reason they disappeared, she should probably dig through her notes to see if she had anything related to better inform herself before going down.
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Ichiro Oshuda "I also have a question.", Oshuda asks. "Does the planet have any dangerous native life? Is there a native alien presence?"
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Chui's Office, The Paneki First turning to Ken'o, Yuudai responded swiftly. "The distress message is generic but it is still active." he gestures and what you obviously artificial voice echoes from the walls "Assistance is requested. Scientific outpost Nikaru's Rest is reporting a dangerous situation. Any assistance is appreciated as soon as possible. The coordinates as of this moment are..." it says, finishing with coordinates towards Nikaru's Reach, followed by two sets of spherical polar coordinates towards its primary, and then the moon in question. "Every time it is rebroadcast the individual coordinates are refreshed, so their broadcast system is still active." he continues, once having gestured once more to silence the recording. Next he turned to Narukami. "Support will come in the form of your Shibata-class scout kite, standard arms, armour, munitions, survival, and fuel packages, one Hinin-template labour robot." replied Yuudai, gesturing as he mentions the scout ship and causing another holographic projector to generate a rotating display of the craft out of the ceiling. "Previous data gathered on the planet by the Imperial Explorer Corps indicates that the weather is generally drier and gentler than standard Rokugani weather patterns, growing drier and stiller with proximity to the poles and wetter and rougher closer to the equator. The research station itself is located roughly equidistantly between the north pole and the equator. The only perilous aspect of the weather is the propensity for this world to suffer fogs and mists, even far from the coast. Assuming there hasn't been any active terraforming efforts on the part of the Crab the Explorer Corps survey data which I will now supply you with should all be accurate." he continued, as he mentioned the weather data upload your pocket adjutants come to life once more indicating as such. Now he turned to Xiaomei. "The terrain surrounding the facility is predictably defensible. The facility's outer walls extend four-fifths outwards from the centre of a large plateau that it is situated on, however the plateau itself is relatively elevated making ground access difficult, although not impossible as last evidence indicates that the Crab have built a steep road down the sides of the elevation. The area that surrounds the elevation is largely a flat, dusty plains - with other smaller, similar... mesas some distance away, from what my current information indicates." replies Yuudei, pausing as he uses a foreign word to describe a geographical element that the Rokugani do not possess a simple term to call. Following this, Yuudai looked to Ohkawa. "Although the Crab have made no official statement regarding Nikaru's Rest or similar facilities, I believe the implication is that the Crab are taking advantage of being relatively uncontested in expanding into this region, and thus are spreading their facilities - particularly research facilities which may necessitate isolation, relatively thinly and thus tacitly laying claim to the systems in question. I imagine that in time they will likely establish more conventional operations, assuming the cause of this distress is not as... fundamentally catastrophic as it could possibly be, of course." Now, Yuudai looks towards Akane. "The Crab have largely been silent on this end, however protocols indicate that this was some kind of weapons technology research. More than that however, I cannot say. However it seems that the Crab give these outposts relative independence." he replied. Finally, Yuudai turned to Oshuda. "The Imperial Explorer Corps survey catalogued most life present on the world, once sanctified. The report indicates that life is relatively sparse here, flora and fauna do not grow in great abundance. Flora largely takes the form of disparate shrubs and fungi scattered around, however in the wetter parts there are more forests, of a sort. Fauna on the other hand native fauna does not tend to grow over a certain size and is largely not a threat to humans. Overwhelmingly the flora and fauna of this planet tends to take on generally greys and browns, although I cannot say for sure this may well be due to the Meido influence." said Yuudai, gesturing appropriately and causing 3d diagrams of scattered flora and fauna to appear - the trend tends to go towards looking 'emaciated', although that may well be just how they look and not indicative of their nutrition. "Are there any further questions? I believe that information is important when it comes to the proper handling of a mission, especially one where you are expected to use your own initiative." spoke Yuudai, looking to you all in general.
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Daidoji Ken'o Ken'o pulled up the specs on the Shibata-Class on his Adjutant while reflecting his experience with the craft and similar kites. Piloting 7k3=35 (OOC: yeah it's a broad use of the Piloting skill, so feel free to adjust or ignore the result)
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Moshi Narukami "I'd like to request we all have survival packages prepared for an extended stay in case there are any difficulties, if that's acceptable.", Narukami says, looking over Ken'o's shoulder at the specifications curiously. She would be the co-pilot, after all. "Oh, and do we have a time restriction on the mission's success?", she adds as her last question, looking up. Presumably the Paneki couldn't hang about forever, but it didn't seem like Yuudai was emphasizing any sort of restrictive limit on their time there.
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~Daidoji Ken'o~ You rapidly access the archives and get a chance to admire its design and purpose. It's a multipurpose scout ship with some combat ability, perhaps not the quickest of ships if only because it is a little more heavily armed and armoured than some of the more subtle models. Consequently it is designed for more solo operation, with a reasonable carrying capacity and a reasonable fuel storage. A mid-range scout to be precise, more long range ones would have more extended survival technologies involved. You think it wouldn't take too much practice for you to get used to this very quickly, it's not too distant from your Baraunghar class vessel, the biggest difference is scale, and that is largely to allow it to transport more and considerations for its size while still maintaining its role. ~Everyone~ "It is indeed acceptable." replies Yuudai in response to Narukami's question vis-a-vis extended survival, nodding to Daisuke, whose motions change slightly as he does something inscrutable but presumably involved in the process. "As to the time restriction, Opening the Way gives us some luxury with regards to time, and although the fleet is nearly always moving, the fleet itself will be redeploying via Opening the Way five days from now, you will have to at the least returned to the Paneki by then, or hopefully given a mission status so that we might respond accordingly. However assuming there are no significant changes of plans through the fleet, the five days time limit applies." responds Yuudai to Narukami's second question, pausing to think at appropriate times. "Are there any other questions or possible requisitions?" inquires Yuudai. ((Edit: Removed TWO typos. Jeez.)) Infinite Oregano fucked around with this message at 23:57 on May 10, 2014 |
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Moshi Narukami "I am ready once we are supplied and my companions have prepared, thank you.", Narukami says with a deep bow, looking attentive, but ready to be excused. I'm all set to move on.
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Attilla posted:It's a multipurpose scout poo poo with some combat ability Tee hee hee hee hee Naw I'm ready, LETS DO THIS
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Daidoji Ken'o "No further questions, sir," Ken'o said as soon as he got done with his adjutant, giving a bow a half second after Narukami.
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Utaku Xiaomei Much of their time will likely be spent investigating the Crab facility, but there's no guarantee they may not need to venture further afield during a possible five day stay on the surface. Or need to make a hasty retreat to a safe distance in an emergency. After Narukami inquires after extended survival gear, Xiaomei speaks back up. "It may be advisable to have a ground vehicle on hand, so we don't have to rely on the Shibata exclusively to get around. I would like to requisition a light four-seater vehicle." She was purposefully vague on the type, so the Chui could issue them one from the vehicle pool that the Shibata could safely carry. It also really didn't matter to her what kind of vehicle they were issued - if it had wheels, treads or repulsors she could comfortably drive it. Of course, she'd also bring along her hoverbike. That went without saying.
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May 11, 2014 14:50
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Toku Ohkawa Ohkawa closes her eyes for a moment and visualises the tenets of Bushido in her head, partly to clear it but mostly for good luck. The centuries have not stopped the Monkey from thinking that works. Compassion. Courage. Courtesy. Duty. Honesty. Honor. Sincerity. Alright. "No further questions."
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May 11, 2014 16:08
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Ichiro Oshuda Oshuda considers. "No, I have no questions. We should begin."
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May 11, 2014 16:28
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~Everyone~ "Certainly, maneouverability may well be to your advantage in this operation. If you would wish an additional ground transport as you describe then one of an appropriate class will be supplied. I believe that a... Nage-yari class rover will suffice, especially as there are weight limitations." replied Yuudai to Xiaomei's request, Daisuke seemingly acknowledging this... you think, and his actions change subtly. "So it shall be then. You are hereby dismissed." finished the Chui, bowing appropriately, you having your orders. Leaving the Chui's office as appropriate you venture into the rest of the ship. Do you do anything else en route to the hangers, or is your plan to head straight there?
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May 18, 2014 00:07
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Daidoji Ken'o Ken'o heads right to the hanger to get back into his flight suit and do the pre-flight inspection. OOC: Left a post in the Recruitment/OOC thread.
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May 18, 2014 03:03
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Moshi Narukami Narukami is also at the hangars, but to do a different sort of maintenance, to purify the craft through prayer and ensure the spiritual integrity of the vessel. There are also prayers to be done at the hangar shrine, too, to Supasu-no-Kami, Kyokkohime, and others. As she starts to wrap up the preliminary prayers, she looks to Ken'o. "Oh, is there anything in particular you wish me to pray for while you do that?", she adds with a sort of spiritual practicality to it. No doubt he can perform his own prayers, but she's the sole pro pray-er on the team.
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May 18, 2014 07:14
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Utaku Xiaomei Xiaomei heads to her shared cabin, slips on her field armour, gathers her equipment, then immediately heads to the vehicle pool to assist in the loading of the Nage-yari rover issued to the team. Once it's aboard, she has her hoverbike moved into the Shibata's hold as well. After that, she quietly boards the scout ship and finds an out of the way place to settle in for the trip.
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May 18, 2014 14:51
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Toku Ohkawa Ohkawa carefully double-checks all her gear, puts on her vacsuit, arms herself, and heads out to the ship. She can do her routine blindfolded now, and her gear is in perfect condition, so it doesn't take long. There's no reason not to refuel before they leave, so Ohkawa has a meal and a nap on the Shibata while the others prepare.
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May 18, 2014 14:58
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Daidoji Ken'o Ken'o stops briefly to consider Narukami's request. "My brother Issu should be entering his first squadron right about now. A prayer for his safekeeping would be appreciated." Ken'o was onboard the Paneki when Issu had his Gempukku ceremony, and he would hate for something tragic to happen before he could congratulate him in person.
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May 18, 2014 18:23
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Daidoji Yachi Yachi swiftly returns to his bunk and prepares his things. Armor? Check. Weapons? Several? Check. Rifle - hard to miss that one, check. And so on, and so forth. Then he goes to a small hidden compartment and ensures his OTHER gear is there. Various knives, cords, stakes, and other simple implements for making rural traps? Check. Camouflage paint? Check. Hunting gear? Check. Making sure everything was nice and snug in his pack (save the gun and spear, those were tied loosely and tightly to his back in that order for ease of grasp), Yachi arrives at the scout ship. Well. There may have been a drink between. But only one. For luck!
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May 20, 2014 19:20
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Moshi Narukami Narukami nods quietly, going to the shrine to complete her and his prayers. There's a lot to bear under the spiritual needs of six others, and so prayers to manage their prayers are included as well. But it's good enough to be on a ship of righteous crew, and not having to perform her prayers between thugs in a drunken brawl for a change.
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May 21, 2014 21:53
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Shiba Akane Akane made a quick stop back at her rooms, safely storing all of her journals back in their proper "to read later" pile on her desk. Then she pulled out a small container holding multiple silk bags, each with a small object representing the spirit realms. Even the locations of the bags were similar to the locations of the realms. Nikaru's Reach III-a was associated with Meido. The realm of waiting was close to Ningen-do, Yume-do, Toshigoku, and Yomi. Completely cut off from Jigoku. Her object was a mere stone, only standing out in how dull and unimportant it was. But the grey stone was similar to the countless others in Meido. With a tiny bit of string, she slipped the bag around her neck and tucked it under her uniform. A task like this would take time and patience. Something the Crab weren't known for. Just what were they doing here? Akane set those thoughts aside, and meditated on the stone. She set up an alarm to notify her when the time to depart would arrive. For now, she waited.
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May 25, 2014 05:48
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~Everyone~ So it is you proceed to the Shibata-class vessel, designation the Dokueki. It seems a sturdy enough vessel, and with your preparations afoot a Nage-yari type rover is also loaded with its cargo. Final checks are underway, and with little fanfare you fully board and explore your kite. It's not exactly the most spacious of vessels, but it is sufficient for your mission, with enough room for some additional passengers should it be necessary, although notably there is definitely some extra space that was lost to the rover. Other than that it contains all the standard necessities as one might expect from a scout vessel, including a ritual chamber for the ship's shugenja. Preparations all go as planned and soon it is time to depart. A final check over of the inventory of the ship shows that everything is here that is expected to be, including various standard supply packages (including the extra resources as requested), the Hinin-template labour robot, Xiaomei's bike, and the aforementioned rover. With Ken'o at the helm, the docking bay it is in is cleared of foot traffic, and its starter engines kick in, suspending the vessel under its own power. Then it slowly moves out, passing through the skin-like field that keeps these bays contained when not under threat. There is a slight shudder as it enters the vacuum of space, and the various systems adjust to deal with the relatively sudden lack of atmosphere. The ship passes further and further away from its mother ship, it shrinking before your eyes. Your vision otherwise dominated by the many sisters of amaterasu, suspended in the heavens. You are now moving under your own power and are free to do as you wish. What is it that you do?
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Jun 5, 2014 17:22
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Daidoji Ken'o Ken'o flies the Shibata Scout Kite(call sign: Dog 1) through a couple of way points to make sure he's used to the controls. At the same time, he does a hot check of the sensor and communication arrays, just in case a system decides to behave differently now that the engine was running at full blast. Once he's satisfied, he radios Narukami (who he's sure appreciates a ritual chamber that actually has leg room) "We're all set to Open, Narukami-san." He then contacts the Paneki. "Pagoda, this is Dog 1. Talk to you again in 12000. Over and out." OOC: "Pagoda" is Rokugani pilot-slang, basically means "Flight-Control Tower." "12000" is just a reference to the time limit (5 days = 120 hours)
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Jun 6, 2014 04:57
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Daidoji Yachi Yachi simply sits back and waits.
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Jun 8, 2014 09:09
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Moshi Narukami Held in her meditative position, Narukami's ritual would be quite impressive were anybody present in the chamber with her to see it. Mind, they'd probably be struck by the lightning playing about as she mumbles the prayers to manufactured kami, stirring them from their slumber and calling upon their immense power. Whenever a shugenja calls upon power, there's a bit of a misconception that the shugenja wields the power, when in truth they're simply requesting it from the world. This is more pointedly true in this case; the energies involved would readily destroy her if channeled, but instead they're turned outward, to the world about her. The gate opens.
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Toku Ohkawa Ohkawa stands there, hands by her sides and her head bowed slightly. If anyone strains their ears, they can hear her doing that stupid Monkey ritual again. "Compassion. Courage. Courtesy. Duty. Honesty. Honor. Sincerity. Compassion..."
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