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Main Sim - Welcome to Fantasy Planet - Anchor Hotel

Posted Oct. 25, 2021, 10:33 p.m. by Lieutenant Commander Liam Madison (Chief Science Officer) (Janice B.)

Posted by Captain Jennifer Wallace (Commanding Officer) in Main Sim - Welcome to Fantasy Planet - Anchor Hotel

Posted by Ensign Karina Niles (Doctor) in Main Sim - Welcome to Fantasy Planet - Anchor Hotel

Posted by Gamemaster Conspiracy Theorist (Weaver of Webs) in Main Sim - Welcome to Fantasy Planet - Anchor Hotel
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OOC We’ll use the poolside thread for the triage area to save adding another thread :-)

“Have we any evidence of which side we should be on? Or are we taking the word of the first entity that comes along?” R’han shook his head.

Jennifer stepped over to stand next to R’han. “We’re acting based on reputation. I’ve read the myths, and while most of the gods were generally speaking kinda iffy on the morality scale, the ones we’re dealing with were… Definitely better than the one called Ares. Now, we could all be making a big mistake, in which case we’ll deal with that fact later. But I’m trusting my gut here.”

Wallace

IC
Athena looked at R’han, “I find your forthright nature refreshing. I was hoping the fact that Starfleet saw fit to make me an Admiral would be enough for you but to forestall your next comment, no, you don’t have any confirmation that I am indeed an Admiral.” She looked at the Captain, “The ebb and flow of this battle will rest partly on the morale of your crew. Through the EDOC we can afford your people strength, stamina and speed to match our own just in the same way we could make your fantasies come true. However that power will be exhausted quickly with so many using it. We must strike hard and decisively if we are to win this. I would strongly suggest you address your people. They may not believe in our ability to triumph but they believe in you and their comrades. Belief is crucial to this conflict, inspire them”.

Gamemaster Conspiracy Theorist

R’han visably eyerolled to the Captain. He did not say but he certainly thought with such strength that any telepathic entity would be able to read his thoughts. Well, if you appreciated that, I presume you love this. You mean we should trust you because of the Admiralty you received after lying on your enrollment forms and every question you were asked about your race or planet of origin and every medical exam you evaded or subverted. Since I doubt you wrote on you form… ‘Former Divine Being.’ R’han did not miss the irony that he was questioning the background of someone else.

Did they believe in her though? Jennifer shivered slightly. She wasn’t their long-standing Captain, she was a replacement for a beloved woman. She looked around at these people she barely knew, looking from one person to another with long, drawn-out glances. “I know I haven’t been your Captain for long,” she began, her voice smaller than she wanted it to be.

“But I’m determined to prove myself to you. And in order for us to be a crew that works together in the future, we have to get through this first. No one knows what we’re up against, but as far as I can tell, the Athena has never let a little thing like a lack of information stop them from fighting the good fight before!”

Wallace, CO

R’han

Liam let Wallace then Athena followed by any others talk. He noticed R’han visibly roll his eyes to the CO’s statement about following her instinct. He understood what his fellow crew mate was concerned by, but there was only so much information and time it seemed for them to waste. Not the best diplomat on his last station, Liam still felt it was better to be involved than watch it play out.

“To speak frankly, no. We don’t have evidence of which side we should be on. Only one side has bothered to contact us and ask us to help them. Truth or not, it’s the only information we have.” Liam stated, answering the question that R’han put out there.

“Reflecting on the situation, I can only speak for myself. There are two obvious choices to make: Aid Athena or sit back and remain uninvolved. I don’t think we’ll be able to observe in a safe place so I doubt any data will be gained for the first choice. At least being involved gives me some influence in the matter and data to progress. In the end, I can only correct my actions and accept responsibility for the outcome.” The CSO simply looked at R’han, letting his words sink in. It was his best logic based on what he knew and able to obtain.

“I can’t be sure what I chose is the right choice, but it is one I know I will have the least regret over. In the end, the question is: which choice will cause you the least regret?” There was no judgement in his voice as he spoke, knowing that the choice was R’han’s and his alone. Either way, it was clear he wasn’t going to think any less over the individual no matter his choice.

-CSO, Liam J. Madison, Sci.

The over all feeling within the crew was low. Betrayed, ripped off, forced into a conflict not of their own making. They had no investment except that they were cut off from their ship and the means that they had been transferred here had rattled them and made them feel powerless.

P’tah and Athena nodded to each other. “Captain. Ask them this, “If I had a super power, what would it be?”

Gamemaster Conspiracy Theorist

Jennifer took a deep breath. Why was she suddenly the mouthpiece for these beings?

After having selected her own weapon, which happened to be a Human polearm she was familiar with called a Naginata. She turned to the captain, “Captain, I would like to request that we attempt to get all the rest of our people, who are on this planet gathered here in this location. Given the situation we cant assume that the rest of the teams are safe where they are at,” she said she of course took her job in security very seriously, and she hoped she was demonstrating just that.

A’zna

“We’re at risk here, just as much as the people who are asking for our help. If this Ares fellow gets hold of the EDOC I assume it’s bad news for everyone.” Wallace reminded the crew. “The more we believe in ourselves and in this fight, it seems, the more powerful our side will get. I think that’s a pretty good incentive to believe in ourselves.”

Jennifer turned to Anathemai again. “Azna makes a good point. A lot of us are here, but I’m missing a significant portion of my senior staff. Where are they?”

Wallace, CO

“Some on the island of Nemornia, some are in space. They are in good hands Captain, Ares struck the island first and has taken one of the EDOC’s arrays but he has made a tactical error in that those of us on that island with your crew mates are among the most resourceful and powerful of the Beings. Ares main force will hit here thinking they have the drop on us but they are not yet aware that Thoth is leading the rest of your crew to retake the Athena. We need only hold here long enough for Thoth, Yami, Orvos, Stark and Marishka to retake your ship and Maui, Kane, Poseidon, and your other crew mates to retake the island. They will then join us here and we will make short work of Ares at that juncture”. Athena’s eyes were implacable granite but then they softened, “and when that is done we will get back to having some rest and relaxation Captain, this I promise you”.

Gamemaster Conspiracy Theorist

Karina had frowned at the CMO’s comment but merely took her place by her boss and remained silent as she listened to the Admiral, Captain and others discuss the upcoming battle. In her heart, she knew she would have been helpful in the fight. Perhaps even could have brought wounded back to be seen to. But the CMO had a point. She was a doctor and running off into the fray, as it would soon be, probably wasn’t a wise choice.

She watched the rapier and pole arm enter the hands of other crewmates and smiled. At least they were joining the fight.

When the Captain made the speech about being true and believing, she smiled and murmured to herself, “I wouldn’t have chosen a weapon if I thought it was pointless. Saved the Athena once… not gonna sit back and not help this time.” A small giggle escaped her lips and she quickly bit it back hoping no one had heard it.

Karina
Doctor

Seeing that everyone seemed ready, Wallace turned to Athena. “Alright. Everyone’s ready to… do whatever it is we’re about to do. Let’s get this over with.”

Wallace, CO

“I’m as ready as I will ever be.” Liam noted as he examined the blade, absorbing its weight and reach.

-CSO, Liam J. Madison, Sci.


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