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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions.

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Kra Kel
Player, 17 posts
Sun 6 May 2018
at 02:55
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  Kra finds nothing out of place with Boko wildly spiraling between panic and professional, because that's basically what she has been doing this whole time.  Also he can't read the font change.

  It is very tempting to select some of the most advanced sensor packages available, as it would practically do his job for him in finding them later.  However with all the rush and chaos, he selects one more suitable for still working should it be fried with all manner of energy both natural and manufactured.

  "If this lands, it would be easier for them to cut off that section of hull than pry it off." So he's expecting it to miss, but the weapons officer has enough to deal with right now without him saying so out loud.
Tyrandis Vein
player, 17 posts
Thu 10 May 2018
at 04:01
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Despite considering it an unlikely prospect, Tyrandis quietly hopes than an enemy fleet will indeed emerge in the system. After all, what swifter way is there to distinguish oneself than through emerging victorious through insurmountable odds?

Still, the most important thing at the present moment is for him not to look too excited. Dignity is paramount, after all. Especially in these sorts of situations. He therefore directs his efforts into assuming an expression of practiced nonchalance, placing his left hand to his chin thoughtfully as he watches the ship that is the source of all the excitement.

He spares an approving smirk at Lieutenant Kel's comment.
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Faction Admin
GM, 273 posts
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Fri 11 May 2018
at 22:55
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The Synchronizer manages to fire a tracer onto the unidentified craft just before is vanishes into space at FTL speed. Nicholas calls the Synchronizer. "Follow that ship and tractor beam it. Pursue only for a minute. If it takes longer than that, return to Jeenose." Within half a second, so does the Synchronizer, leaving the group behind.

Nicholas says, "Good work. Whoever it is, they can't outrun the Synchronizer. And if they are meaning to bring an army as Owens is suggesting, then they must be stopped. Unfortunately, we will have to stay behind and leave that task to Commander Skyrise's capable hands."

The mechanic calls the shuttle, "I've got the satellite fixed and modified."

So the Captain has the mechanic return to the shuttle before heading back for the surface. "On the off chance this was sabotage leading to a war, then the sooner we can get Jeenose's planetary defense grid back up, the better. But just about nothing on Jeenose will be restored without power."

Boko receives a call from the Synchronizer comm. "The SA has received our mayday and are sending the Battleduster to Jeenose."
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Ensign Boko
GM, 18 posts
Wed 16 May 2018
at 04:25
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No invasion force?  The lack of eminent doom is slowly returning back to normal panic instead of emotionally bottomed out.  News of the assignment of the Federation flagship to the crisis helps some, but even so, one ship wouldn't have been able to hold off an entire fleet.  So presumably, unless the brass is completely stupid, there's dozens of other military ships on the way as well.

"Very good.  The system remains clear of hostiles for the time being.  So chances are we'll be ok while you hunt down that suspect."

This said as much to try and reassure herself.  There might be a fleet of cloaked ships locking in their orbital bombardment right now.
Kra Kel
Player, 18 posts
Wed 23 May 2018
at 03:04
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  Oh good, Kra's terrible sense of humor is royalty approved.  So that's one thing going right today.

  He thanks the mechanic in the meantime, "Thank you for the assistance.  Now we can still work on tracking the blackout's point of origin without the Synchronizer's sensors.".

  The ship may be gone for now, but that doesn't mean the crew left behind get's a break.
Tyrandis Vein
player, 18 posts
Thu 31 May 2018
at 23:34
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Tyrandis continues to watch the position from which the small ship has just disappeared.

"Do you believe the Eternity Lords could be behind this?" he inquires of the captain.
Faction Admin
GM, 274 posts
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Sun 10 Jun 2018
at 04:57
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The mechanics nods to Kra. "N-no... problem... this feels so unreal."

Captain Stalker glances at Tyrandis. "I don't have enough information yet to determine who is behind this. It is highly unlikely this person is acting alone, but for all I know they could be."

The Battleduster arrives. Soon after, the Synchronizer returns. The captain has the pilot head back to the Synchronizer. "Ensign Owens, find out if the Synchronizer caught the culprit or not. If not, get the details on why. Then patch me through to the Battleduster."
Ensign Boko
GM, 19 posts
Wed 13 Jun 2018
at 21:16
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Only Angel Bard has the technology and the lack of a soul to do such a horrible thing, Boko's thinking, None of the other... well Tharcon might.  How does Kra feel about that tyrant?  Victor would do it just for the giggles.  So on second thought, could be an alliance of some of the Eternity Lords.

"Yessir," Boko answers, sounding apologetic.

Should have anticipated The Captain's next orders and have done so already!  Boko is quick to catch up, though, if looking frustrated with herself in the process.
Kra Kel
Player, 19 posts
Wed 11 Jul 2018
at 00:17
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  The Battleduster's swift return at the very least means that the fleeing ship likely could not cause what has sent the whole planet below powerless.

  Kra nods to the mechanic, "Most disasters can be like that, but so much more in situations like this where the damage is indirect."  You could see the aftermath of an earthquake or volcano from a distance within minutes.  Failed infrastructure takes longer before the disaster is picturesque enough to fish for awards filming.
Tyrandis Vein
player, 19 posts
Sun 15 Jul 2018
at 23:13
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Tyrandis nods slowly in response to Stalker's response. He then glances at racoon girl expectantly, as curious as the captain is regarding the Synchronizer's success.
Faction Admin
GM, 275 posts
Head of the game
Fri 20 Jul 2018
at 02:51
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Boko is informed that the culprit's craft was apprehended, but there was nobody inside.

Soon, the group is back aboard the Synchronizer and contacted by the Battleduster. Nicholas puts Captain Briggs on the screen and passes along what has been going on.

Once Nicholas finishes explaining, Captain Briggs says, "Strange. I'm going to check the perimeter for any signs of invasion, but if it were an invasion, you'd think the enemy fleet would have been here by now."

Nicholas nods. "My crew and I will be continuing work on getting Jeenose's grid back up. As soon as you have anything, lemme know."

Briggs says, "I will. Over and out."

Cpt Stalker looks to the others and says, "Thanks to the satellite being retrofitted for the older technology, we should be able to help Jeenose coordinate so they can get back on their feet quicker."
Ensign Boko
GM, 20 posts
Fri 20 Jul 2018
at 03:09
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Trusting the Captains to handle the military contingencies, Boko has stirred up the entire crew into a frenzy of activity for life-saving missions.  The medical crew preparing emergency first aid packages for the planet from reserve supplies to be delivered to those places without means of getting aid from the now un-powered native emergency services.  The engineering crew creating emergency power supplies for restoring critical infrastructures to minimal functionality.  The security teams organizing into squads to defend natives in those places where their own police cannot go yet.  Data systems crews working with sensory and communications to create priority location lists.  And so on.  Even the quartermaster is putting together care packages with blankets donated from the crew members' own quarters for people stranded in isolated and cold places.

"Permission to allocate Synchronizer coms as relay between Jenos' disaster response department and the Strife Alliance, Sir."
Kra Kel
Player, 20 posts
Tue 31 Jul 2018
at 12:06
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  Kra feels bad as far as this complicating lives and the mission, but still has that touch of optimism down to 'Not our screw up up' when it's the Battleduster coming up empty.

  "I guess the second cynical expectation after an open invasion, would be over anyone surprisingly eager and ready to immediately provide relief efforts to this exact problem."  You know, besides themselves.
Tyrandis Vein
player, 20 posts
Tue 31 Jul 2018
at 23:21
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Tyrandis sends Kra Kel an approving nod.

"Setting up the whole situation to gain the glory of sweeping in to save the day? Yes, it would be quite a clever, if bold, maneuver, wouldn't it?"

If this is the case, then he almost feels bad for the one who went to all the trouble of setting up the situation, as the glory will not be going to them today. Not if Tyrandis has any say in it, anyway. He turns to Nicholas.

"Is there anything I can do to be of assistance, captain?"
Faction Admin
GM, 276 posts
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Wed 1 Aug 2018
at 20:34
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Nicholas answers Boko without hesitation. "Granted, Owens."

To Kra, Nicholas says, "Not much can be done about that. If people besides our own bring relief, I'll keep that in mind and have them investigated discretely." He doesn't mention investigating the Strife Alliance because that is the job of Internal Affairs and they will likely do an investigation after they read this report.

Finally, when Tyrandis speaks up, the Captain looks over at him. "How much of a relief effort do you believe you could bring over here from Lornst?"

Kra then notices a Blissian energy signature approaching. Based on the readings, likely a whole fleet.

Meanwhile, while the calls Boko patches ARE going through to Disaster Response HQ, Boko is receiving a call from Jeenose, requesting the Synchronizer specifically, rather than wanting to talk to Disaster Response HQ.
Ensign Boko
GM, 21 posts
Thu 2 Aug 2018
at 07:02
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Boko is at first horrified by Kra Kel's suggestion, who could put lives at risk for the sake of gaining popularity?!, then deeply embarrassed, look who it is that's first to arrive 'surprisingly eager and ready to immediately provide relief efforts to this exact problem,' then extremely frustrated, how unfair if helping means you're a suspect for causing the problem!

Establishing the relay link was of course pre-emptively delegated to the comms officer, so Boko doesn't have to do anything in response to the Captain's permission.

"I-If I may, Sir, I've taken the liberty of writing up a quick press release for our esteemed guest to deliver to not only his own world, but to all in the Alliance.  I believe that his honorable example could easily trigger an avalanche of aid beyond the Alliance's basic emergency response."

As she takes the incoming call answering softly, "This is the bridge of the Synchronizer. How may I help you?" she offers a Sci-Fi paper-thin flex-screen to both the Captain and the Prince with the following displayed on it:

quote:
"By now you are aware of the crisis on Jeenose.  As a direct eye-witness, I cannot stress enough how dire the situation is.  It is imperative that the interplanetary community take decisive measures to address this grave crisis, setting aside what differences they may have, and offering immediate material assistance to Jeenose in its effort to respond effectively to the urgent needs of her people and visitors - some of whom may be your own citizens.

"By providing them with temporary shelter and the basic necessities of life, your spirit of generosity and solidarity will be seen by the eyes of all the systems most vividly.  Billions of people, including women and children, are in desperate need and every passing moment counts.  Not only is it the moral responsibility of the interplanetary community to act with promptness and sincerity, no single community, world, or alliance can survive and make progress in isolation.  As members of the one family of diverse peoples, we are dependent on one another.  Reaching out with respect for the innate dignity of all in this hour of need secures the future peace and security of all worlds."

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Kra Kel
Player, 21 posts
Sun 5 Aug 2018
at 11:35
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  Well hardly anyone would ever suspect the Blissians, so downgrade his paranoid ideas to screen the SECOND biggest convenient rush of support in so little time?

  "Captain, there appears to be a Blissian fleet approaching on sensors."

  Kra could certainly go with skipping 'too good to be true' today.  But then, he already works on a ship where merely showing up is too good to be true for those they visit.
Tyrandis Vein
player, 21 posts
Sun 5 Aug 2018
at 23:50
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Tyrandis accepts the flex-screen and his gaze swiftly sweeps down the document. After a moment he gives an approving nod.

"It seems suitable," he agrees, "However I feel it could benefit from personal example. Perhaps something about myself pledging the resources of my home world. I can assure you Lornst stands ready to commit whatever resources are at our disposal."

Then that Blissian fleet arrives. Tyrandis' eyes narrow as he turns his attention to Kra Kel. At best this fleet is here to attack, meaning the chances of survival are slim. At worst, they are here to assist, meaning the chances of glory are slim. Tyrandis has no intention of giving up either his life or his glory without a fight.
Faction Admin
GM, 277 posts
Head of the game
Sun 12 Aug 2018
at 05:13
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Stalker skims over what Boko wrote, "Good job, Owens."

The Jeenosian who wanted to talk to the Synchronizer directly, now on with Boko, says, "Ma'am, I have a photo of the culprit behind this whole problem. I took a photo of him with my antique camera when he was visiting. I still need to develop the picture in my photo room, but by the time you send someone down here, I could have a photo ready for you to spread."

Meanwhile, Nicholas nods to Tyrandis. "Do what you think needs be done. Add what you like, but let Boko and I see the results before it is sent."

He then looks at Kra and then to the main viewscreen. "Hail the Blissians and put them onscreen."

The blissian onscreen is female. She has a high ponytail and long bangs that are barely combed away from her eyes to one side. She is wearing a light cyan robe. The different thing about her is that she has what looks like a pair of bat wings, except without the membrane (think like zerg sarah kerrigan from Starcraft). Her expression shows concern. When she speaks, her blissian accent is thick, "Greetings, Captain Stalker of the Synchronizer. I am Sage Carla Luutia. We are here in response to a sudden black-out on Jeenose. How can we help you?"

Nicholas says, "For now, just tend to the emergencies and remain available for contact."
Ensign Boko
GM, 22 posts
Tue 14 Aug 2018
at 04:21
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A whole fleet!  Now this is the kind of response Boko was looking for!  And hopefully nobody is low enough to accuse the race of utopian peace bunnies of manufacturing the problem just because they were eager to help.  She's blushing from the Captain's affirmation, and overjoyed that the Prince not only approves but wants to take it a step farther by pledging 100% of his own world's available resources!  What an example!  Boko's eyes are welling up with tears for how relieved she is for the Jeenosians.

"We'll send a team right away," Boko hastily answers the Jeenosian on the line, assuming that Captain Stalker will assent to sparing the personnel for something this important.  If he doesn't, maybe he'll forgive her for being so presumptuous under the circumstances?  She speaks up a little so the Captain can hear what's going on.  "Your photo of the culprit could be vital.  Location, please."

Speaking of presumptuousness, Boko then mutes her mic so as not to confuse the Jeenosian when she addresses the Blissian with as intense a sense of urgency as she can muster without having another meltdown.

"All but pre-electronic technology on the surface is inoperable, including life-sustaining intensive care units.  We've been able to patch together wireless communication using aurucite, but preemie infants are dying even as we speak!  Please coordinate with our comms officer for the locations of the most urgent needs."
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Kra Kel
Player, 22 posts
Mon 20 Aug 2018
at 06:13
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  Kra doesn't expect Carla to be doing any favors for Tyrandis's first impression of 'harmless space bunnies'.  Most Blissians don't cause the narrator to make a Kerrigan reference.

  Still, things are finally shaping up to have more options than 'head directly to biggest problem and hope for the best'.
Tyrandis Vein
player, 22 posts
Mon 20 Aug 2018
at 23:24
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Tyrandis, who has been quickly typing on his phone while Luutia has been speaking, passes the message back to Boko. He has not altered her message, but has appended a couple of short sentences to the end of the speech.

quote:
"By now you are aware of the crisis on Jeenose. As a direct eye-witness, I cannot stress enough how dire the situation is. It is imperative that the interplanetary community take decisive measures to address this grave crisis, setting aside what differences they may have, and offering immediate material assistance to Jeenose in its effort to respond effectively to the urgent needs of her people and visitors - some of whom may be your own citizens.

"By providing them with temporary shelter and the basic necessities of life, your spirit of generosity and solidarity will be seen by the eyes of all the systems most vividly. Billions of people, including women and children, are in desperate need and every passing moment counts. Not only is it the moral responsibility of the interplanetary community to act with promptness and sincerity, no single community, world, or alliance can survive and make progress in isolation. As members of the one family of diverse peoples, we are dependent on one another. Reaching out with respect for the innate dignity of all in this hour of need secures the future peace and security of all worlds.

"My own planet of Lornst has committed to dispatching ten million packs of emergency rations, as well as five hundred thousand temporary shelters. Let us stand shoulder to shoulder with Jeenose during this time of darkness, and let the indomitable spirit of the Alliance shine forth like an inextinguishable star."


"My people will do what I instruct them," he explains, "They do not need convincing."

Then he focuses on Boko's conversation with the Jeenosian.

"Request a verbal description of the culprit while we are waiting for the photo to be developed. If that photo fails, or someone assassinates our friend before we reach him, we will be left with nothing."
Faction Admin
GM, 278 posts
Head of the game
Wed 19 Sep 2018
at 05:45
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Nicholas examines the modified statement and then hands it back to Boko. "Approved. Get it circulated."

"Speaking of numbers..." he looks at Kra. "Get me an estimate on how many Blissians we've got helping us, and any future helpers as they arrive. If we keep track of how many helpers we have, we'll be able to know how much help we need in a given moment."

Another fleet arrives. This time a Strife Alliance fleet.

Meanwhile, Boko receives a description of a brown-haired human who oddly had yellow eyes like that of a Blissian.
Ensign Boko
GM, 23 posts
Mon 1 Oct 2018
at 02:03
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"Y-Yessir!" Boko squeaks.

Wow!  The Prince Tyrandis is so amazing!  He must really be something, and his people just as noble, for it to be a forgone conclusion that they'll donate so much just on his say-so!

Oh good.  Saving time by communicating what she just heard on the com in her reply to the mystery person worked!

"R-right.  Good idea."

And that works as a reply to both the Prince and the Captain.  Boko displays for the Captain her spreadsheet of resource distribution that gets updated in realtime soon after the Strife fleet arrives.

"Brown-haired human who has yellow eyes like that of a Blissian.  Rodger that.  The team will arrive at your location shortly.  Please remain on the line."

Blissian eyes?  What could it mean?  A half-breed?  But that's so rare!  And the strange, scary bone-things in that Blissian lady's back.

Mic muted, Boko mutters, "This is starting to look suspicious.  What if there's a connection with the culprit and the strange looking 'Blissian' who just arrived?  Could it be a race of mimics?"

Just to be sure, she carefully checks that the Blissians were not given the location of this witness and sends the retrieval group a secret warning to be on the lookout for a brown-haired human who has yellow eyes like that of a Blissian.  And anything else out of the ordinary like that.  Which should cover creepy mutant Blissian look-alikes.
Kra Kel
Player, 23 posts
Fri 5 Oct 2018
at 01:03
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  "On it sir." At least they could compare it to the (probably) inevitable staff roster file Carla will send over.

  Bunny count sensors still make more sense than half the tricorder options in Star Trek... Though they may have meant ships, better get an exact read on that too across all claimed political labels.

  "If you wanted to keep numbers directly around the planet down for a legitimate reason, there is always the risk of another power drain until we can determine the nature of it's cause."
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