voidtreckerexpress | 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.]

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It's a difficult situation. And honestly, Inigo finds himself - once more - kind of mad at the train. Even though he gets that it's not like the train picked this timing for a mission like this, it's still.. a lot. For the people who were already on the train and already endured a mission only a week or so ago, maybe two. For the people who are new, and immediately have this to contend with.

It's not fair. But when is anything on the train?

"You're right," he says, trying his best to sound understanding. Maybe that's the most he can do for the other in this moment. "But preparing while you are overwhelmed won't do anyone any good."

Inigo knows that very well, having often been in these sorts of situations before.

"There are plenty of people who have been on the train longer who can take care of most of the mission preparation. All you have to do is.." .. He thinks back to the mentioned world. They've been there before. What stood out about it?

...

"Make sure you have warm clothes. The place we're going is cold. Other than that.. I know it's hard, but try to calm yourself down, even if it's just a little. You just have to do those two things, alright?"

Soma sighs, sagging a little. "I've only ever been able to rely on myself in situations where the chips are on the table," he admits. "Working with a group is... going to take some getting used to. I'd still prefer to do my own prep, at least what I can with the allotted time."

He considers the offered advice, but shakes his head. "Temperature doesn't really affect me. I can stand in the middle of a wildfire as long as I have a place that isn't actively on fire without much trouble, and basically the same goes for cold." The benefits of being the next best thing to a vampire...

..

Okay, wait. Hold on. Any and all thoughts about what Soma says first - and boy, does Inigo ever have a lot of those! - are wiped clean off the table when the other continues with that next part, making Inigo look at the other with a completely baffled expression.

"In the middle of a wildfire?"

Wouldn't you worry about burning, even if the fire isn't literally on you in that moment?!

Soma shakes his head. "It's part of what I am, as well as the magic I use. If I have the right spells active... I don't even need the 'clean' area." Truth told, he could achieve total invincibility for a short time, if he absolutely had to... but it drained the hell out of his mana to do so, and only worked in periods of about five seconds without re-applying the effect.

Inigo has thought this thought many times by now during his stay on the train, but it always bears repeating in his mind: the people here are so weird. Especially by his own world's standards.

"Well, I.. am glad for you then."

He sounds so unsure as he says that, like he has no idea what the heck to even say to that sort of power. G-Glad to hear Soma won't have trouble with the cold, he guesses? He's not even being insincere, he's just being a little overwhelmed by the thought of someone being able to do that!

"It might make it a lot easier for you to move around there and reach as many people as possible."

Crashing Down: Preparation

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