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

[motherofresistance]

"A way to stop them that isn't fighting them head on is exactly what we need," Leia agreed. "But if you want to convince me that you trying to fight them head on is a good idea in the meantime, you're going to have to try a lot harder than that. If you had a plan beyond simply throwing yourself and your friends into the fray and hoping for the best I might feel differently, but as it stands? All evidence points to what you plan to do being just a creative way of committing suicide."

[najaran]

"Then... help me find a plan...?" she asked, voice a bit small and plaintive.

[motherofresistance]

"That's part of what we'll be doing on this mission," Leia said. "Assuming there's time. Right now though, there's none."

"This time, the plan is to get those people out before its too late. It's a rescue mission, not a battle. The plan is to stick to the mission objectives, and be more prepared next time."

[najaran]

"So long as we can get everyone out," she agreed, nodding. She took a deep breath. Tried to control the fine tremors that ran though her. "Sh...Shall we?"