Crashing Down: Preparation

[voidtreckermods]

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.]

Comments

[light_of_willpower]

"If they don't believe it's real, or think they can fight it, or whatever reason they come up with...they would." Trunks said evenly, and crossed his arms. "And we're running on a time-limit."

Trunks closed his eyes, and tensed up, face grimacing. "Devero...I...I have to save as many as I can. I can't fail." There was pain in his voice. Pain for all the times Trunks hadn't been able to save people. When he hadn't been enough, but he was the only one who COULD.

[subcircuits]

Devero reaches out to Trunks, clasping his shoulders in both hands. "I understand," he says gravely. "And you won't-- we won't. We're going to save everyone who can be saved."

There's no way he can actually know that, of course, but he hears Trunks' pain and he can't help but want to alleviate it, as much as possible.

[light_of_willpower]

Trunks made himself take a deep breath, hold it, and let it out. Devero helped, with the reassuring grip on his shoulders, and the words. He nodded, even if he didn't speak. But Blue-eyes opened and were determined. After a few more breaths, he said "thank you" quietly.

[subcircuits]

"You're welcome, Brother," Devero says, just as quiet. "You got this?"

[light_of_willpower]

"I do, and will." Trunks replied, reaching up with his hands and squeezing Dev's own. "People are counting on us."

[subcircuits]

"And we're not going to let them down," he says confidently. He straightens up and nods to Claudette and her cargo (the bot having wandered on down the car a bit). "You want any more of these before I go?"