voidtreckermods: (voidtrain)
VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2022-04-14 05:47 am

Crashing Down: Preparation

Voidtreckers. I have picked up a catastrophe mission coming from system #78961112094711. Voidtreckers have urged me to be open with you all these last months and so I shall be transparent. The readings coming from this catastrophe are very unusual and I cannot determine the threats. Indeed there do not seem to be any threats in the system that would result in a catastrophe level mission.

This has been encountered before, in the Month of Egret on system #27462947582. This voidcraft was unable to ascertain the threats that could lead to a catastrophe. Known risks were calculated and mission goals created, but the Voidtreckers were put in unnecessary danger from the world destroyers.

From the data available it is not unreasonable to believe that the catastrophe facing #78961112094711 comes from the world destroyers. We still have little information. We do not have any way to stop the destroyers. However we have advantages that Voidtreckers did not have in the month of Egret.

We know what is coming. System #78961112094711 is Void Active. Voidtreckers have allies there. Saving the system is not possible but with five hours it is possible that many many lives could be saved by evacuating them to the void.

This voidcraft is sending a forward message to the ministry stationed on System #78961112094711. Due to the nature of arriving at catastrophe missions they will receive it not long before we arrive. But it should mean they are ready for us. This voidcraft has calculated mission goals to help voidtreckers organise but it should be noted that the most important goal is to save as many lives as possible.


The announcement comes out of the blue on day twenty four of the month of Quicksand. Not too long after breakfast when people are getting on with chores or other morning activities.

It is followed quickly by a holographic message setting out their team goals. They do not have all that much time before arrival, an hour or so to be prepared for the huge task ahead of them. The dressing carriage is open with warm coats, hats and other team-coordinated winter accessories.

How to prepare for such a challenge? It's going to be a very difficult day.

[OOC: This is a bonus extra for those who want to play out the preparation and reaction to the forthcoming event. It is forward dated until day 24. The actual event will go up on the 16th April and a conclusion on the 23rd. Though IC the event will only last one day.]
wewillwewill: (Elidibus-BAcknowledge)

[personal profile] wewillwewill 2022-04-14 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course Elidibus wants to know the answers to these questions. Concern is there as well but... both are not really shown.

"Ah, you're relatively new here," the Ascian acknowledges. He focuses on Thomas a bit more before continuing. "Knowledge of the existence of the world eaters was confined to firsthand experience and pieces of information the passengers of this train have discovered. The train itself has missing data on the phenomenon some of us are still trying to trace. The Voidtrecker Express has only recently opened two-way dialogue with us and opened itself to communicating the Void Ministry."

The man shakes his head.

"Not without reason, though that is another long explanation. Focusing on the world eaters, we've only been able to report their existence to the Void Ministry within the last two moons and what little we know and some have experienced hasn't yet provided better answers. This will be my first time witnessing them firsthand. At the moment, the best solution is to evacuate who we can. Having any warning at all at this moment is fortunate."

They'll actually be able to act to save people.
thepriceforalife: (Default)

[personal profile] thepriceforalife 2022-04-15 12:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then whatever information we can collect while evacuating would be useful to document," Thomas said. "Of course, the evacuation is the priority. But it may be worth, as soon as this is over, writing everyone's recollections down."

Which, he knew, was the last thing most of them would want to do. Because this was clearly not a mission they could 'win', just one they could do as much as they could.
wewillwewill: (ard-sidelong)

[personal profile] wewillwewill 2022-04-16 08:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes, it's unfortunate. This crew is drawn from their lives at random and of those that can bear the task of evacuation, they tend to focus on that alone." Elidibus seems to have accepted this is the nature of the crew. Well, many of them. And there's good reason. If he's disappointed or irritated by it, he's hiding it well in front of Thomas anyway.

"However if you are willing, pray record what you can. If not during, then after and before its memory fades. You may give it to me and I will make sure it is added to the collection some of us are trying to make."
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[personal profile] thepriceforalife 2022-04-17 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
It made sense. Thomas was born for a life of either research or fieldwork to support combat missions. Normal people aren't. "So there is a collection."
wewillwewill: (Elidibus-BAcknowledge)

[personal profile] wewillwewill 2022-04-19 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Hm. To be precise, there's currently some scattered information. You'll even find some reports in the library. But we've been consolidating these and assembling the pertinent information into once source. It should be released soon, so pray look for it when that happens."

Elidibus pauses momentarily.

"If you have questions and I know the answers, I'm willing to answer them now however."
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[personal profile] thepriceforalife 2022-05-04 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Is there anything we can do other than evacuate everyone in their path?"
wewillwewill: (Elidibus-thoughtful)

[personal profile] wewillwewill 2022-06-03 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Every credit should be given. Even if the answer seems certain, Elidibus pauses and seems to weigh the chances of doing anything else.

"Based on the knowledge I currently have, there is no better choice." the Ascian answers. His gaze fixes on Thomas.

"I advise you focus on the evacuation and what you can observe in this world's final moments. If there is anything you learn from the experience, pray share it with the rest of us."