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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions.

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Faction Admin
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Sun 3 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

At the heart of the Strife Alliance is the planet Neplusultra. That planet has three flagships: The Niven, The Battleduster, and The Synchronizer.

Where The Niven is seen as more of a government ship and The Battleduster is a symbol of the Strife Alliance's military might, The Synchronizer is suppose to represent the people in the form of a sort of emergency-response craft that goes out to rescue people.

The current date is Klarr J, 6098. (Neplusultran calendar)

A couple months back, the previous Synchronizer and its crew all met their end during an attempt at rescuing millions in what has become known as "The Rending", where a planet was seen splitting into two planets.

In the wake of this event, a new Synchornizer has been constructed. It will be led by Captain Nicholas Jay Stalker, who is known to have been friends with the previous ship's captain.

The ship is now ready and has its crew assembled. Already, even on its maiden voyage, the Synchronizer is starting off with a foreign noble aboard the ship for an unknown period of time to strengthen his world's ties with the Strife Alliance. Ordinarily, such a guest would be aboard the Niven, but given the recent events, the Synchronizer was chosen so that the noble and thus, his world, could be part of this rebirth after mourning the loss of great heroes...

OOC: Please introduce your characters. The noble is a guest on the ship and thus, does not have a rank in the Strife Alliance. The rest of you, however, choose from the following ranks:

Ensign
Lieutenant Junior Grade
Lieutenant
Lieutenant Commander
Commander

Ensign Boko
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Sun 3 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

Ensign Boko is the ship's yeoman (AKA, Captain's secretary).  She's a soft-spoken half raccoon, half red panda who's fresh out of the academy.  The personnel report Captain Stalker has on her assures him that in spite of her youth, she is highly qualified for the job.  There's even some key phrases that thinly veil that the brass expect her to be on the fast track for promotion.  Very likely an admiral's favor for her wealthy and influential family wanting her to be tucked away in a nice, safe office in the capitol as soon as possible.
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Tyrandis Vein
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Mon 4 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

The foreign noble is Tyrandis Vein. A handsome human man in his mid thirties, Tyrandis is a prince of his homeworld, Lornst. Dressed in the renaissance style of attire typical of his homeworld, Tyrandis' elegant attire belies a lithe and athletic build of a man who is quite capable. Indeed, it was his own request to be dispatched aboard the Synchonizer, that he might have an opportunity to distinguish himself through action. Possessing a generally agreeable and pleasant exterior, some note that the prince has a certain coldness to his eyes. Nevertheless, he seems anxious to be of use, and is generally polite to all he meets aboard the ship.
Kra Kel
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Tue 5 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

  Lieutenant Kel has what is both one of the easiest, and most frustrating jobs in Sci-Fi space fleets.  The Coalwren is the bridge sensors officer.

  A task which as we all know wildly alternates between obvious statements the audience rolls their eyes at, and the sensors being as useful as a magic 8-Ball's 'reply hazy'.  But a task he takes seriously enough still to not zone out on the job.
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

Seeing everyone present and on time, Captain Stalker addresses the media. "Today, as has always been the case in its history, the Synchronizer will be seeking those in need. And as long as the Synchronizer is capable of movement, that is what the ship will always do. The stars are a welcome sight to the Synchronizer and her crew. So I ask that everyone watching this, from Neplusultra to Tharia to Lornst..." he glances at Tyrandis with a brief nod, then looks back at the reporters, "Commit to memory that this moment is a symbol of an unchallenged fact: The Synchronizer will not stop helping people. Even when faced with oblivion, she will rise from the ashes and continue her task. So if you will excuse my crew and I, we have a job to do."

Nearby is High Councelor Pamila Durk, who does the traditional bottle-smashing on the side of the ship to send it off. She then gives Nicholas leave to go inside and lead the others inside.

Once in the ship, Captain Stalker leads the bridge crew (and Tyrandis) to the bridge. When everyone is at their stations, the ship fires up. He gives the pilot the order to take the ship out. Slow at first, and then, once clear of the space station by about 30 miles, he has the ship go into wide scan and then fast travel speed, heading towards the Haven Sector.

The Captain then looks around at the crew. "I want you all to understand something. While we are a search and rescue team, we are people first. It would not make sense to be a search and rescue who takes care of others in the universe and then not take care each other. So if anyone ever has problems, be they personal, physical, or otherwise, you can talk to either myself or my first mate. Of course, we do have a doctor and a therapist on board, but I am talking about when the problems involve things like having a problem with a fellow crew mate or being unable to perform a task. We are available and we are personable. Also, if anyone has questions, let me know."
Ensign Boko
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Tue 5 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

If the Yeoman looks distracted, it is because she is.  The entire time, she's been on the com handling last-minute details using her very tiny headset.  (( https://cdn.trendhunterstatic....uetooth-headset.jpeg ))

For example, one private called to say, "I'm sick.  Do I have to be in formation?  Wouldn't it look bad for a sick crew member to be on live broadcast?"

To which the Yeoman cooed, "Sorry to hear you're not well.  But yes, you must be in formation.  Unless you have a disability waiver from medical staff saying you are unable to stand on your feet.  Please hold..."

Or the one where a specialist called saying, "Um...  The shipment of extra toilet paper never got delivered.  Please tell the Captain we'll need to delay launch or we're going to have a very unpleasant maiden voyage."

To which the Yeoman whispered, "Oh dear.  It was showing as delivered on my spreadsheet.  Um...  Try looking in the box labeled, 'paper products.'  Bay 7, Row 2.  If it's not there...  I'm sorry to say, but we can't delay the voyage for inventory considered, 'non-essential.'"

"Private?  Thank you for holding.  Do your best to look good for the people you love.  If medical can't give you something to hold you over, call me and I'll dig something up for you."

...and so on.  Of course, whenever the Captain is about to speak, she puts her duties aside to pay careful attention.  Today, every word coming out of his mouth is making her smile.  The way she looks up to him is almost childishly obvious.

To his invitation she gives a salute and answers in a soft, broken voice, "Ye- Yessir!"
Tyrandis Vein
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Thu 7 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

Tyrandis listens to Stalker's speech to the media with polite disinterest, although he returns the captain's nod with a gracious one of his own, and a bland smile to the cameras. He then proceeds to follow the captain and the rest of the crew to the bridge as they depart. Throughout this process he seems much more attentive, glancing about at the various crew members as they perform their duties. He does not fail to notice Boko's devotion to the captain. He once more nods as Stalker finishes explaining his expectations of crew and passenger behavior.

"Your words mark you as a man of wisdom and experience, Captain. And allow me to once more extend to you my gratitude for graciously allowing me to accompany you on this expedition."
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Kra Kel
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Fri 8 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

  Kra goes through the motions of weathering press events with a totally-real-honest pleased with their organization look on their face. Like countless crew before and after him will continue to do so.

  When it's sit down and do your job time again, Lieutenant Kel busies himself with the very real concern of ensuring there is nobody deciding they are worth cutting in front of another ship countless times their size.

  He's heard the obvious talk about Boko, but getting fast tracked to service desk without the desk is hardly an position worth envy except on paper.  At least to the coalwren.  It's going to take longer to form an opinion on tag along royalty though.

  Now if only he could think of something cool to say to the captain... Nope, that's a bust.

OOC: I stopped playing Elite Dangerous as much for overall burnout, as minor hand and finger issues not agreeing with a flight stick.  But oh man, docking and exiting is often quite the fiasco even when not trying to smuggle stuff.
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

Kra did not pick up anything out of the ordinary during take-off.

Nicholas looks at Tyrandis and lets a small smile escape. "Thank you for your kind words. Honestly, I've never been in the presence of royalty. I'm honored to have you aboard."

He looks at Boko since she also gave an answer and gives her a nod with that small smile still on his face. "Ensign Owens, is there anything to report that I should know about?"

Meanwhile, Kra is able to pick up something on the wide-scan sensors. If he hones in on the area with the blip, he will find that it is an energy surge* coming from Planet Jeenose (also known as HS25). To learn more about the energy, the ship would have to set course there. Thankfully, Jeenose is in the Haven Sector, so the ship would not have to alter its course much since the Captain had the ship going to the Haven Sector anyway (if towards a different location of the sector).

*For a long-range scanner to pick up an energy surge notable enough to bother with, it would have to be a big one, such as a nuclear explosion on a planet.
Ensign Boko
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Sat 9 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

Having a Coalwren on the bridge of your phoenix ship's maiden voyage would itself be rarity enough for wonderment, but royalty too?!  What little peripheral glances Boko dares in Tyrandis' direction are furtive indeed, and his regal demeanor does not encourage venturing anything more bold than to simply listen to his stately compliments for Captain Stalker.

Speaking of whom, Boko is both devastated and elated to be addressed so formally by the Captain with a smile on his lips.  So it isn't through any emotional fortitude that she is able to answer with a fresh cadet's crisp salute and immediate response time.  Rather, it is simply an instinctive reflex developed during Basic and Officer Candidate School.

"Sir!  N-nosir.  Nothing worthy of your immediate attention, sir.  You will have as detailed a briefing as you order once you decide you have a moment to spare on the trivial details I've handled for you, sir."

Boko lets out a nearly imperceptible whimper from behind her tightly closed, quivering lips.  She's certain she just embarrassed herself beyond measure.
Tyrandis Vein
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Sun 10 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

"The honor is mine, I assure you," Tyrandis gives a curt bow, "And there are many planets in this galaxy, Captain. Being a prince of a single one is hardly equal to the rulers of your Strife Alliance."

His words are full of respectful diffidence, yet with perhaps a subtle hint of greed.
Kra Kel
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Mon 11 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

 Poor Tyrandis, joining the ship where the job is to give people their planets back to them when you're done.

  Of course that requires a planet being intact enough for such in the first place, so hopefully the sensor readings are an isolated incident rather than something soon repeated.  "Energy surge from Jeenose, captain.  Sensors can't determine the exact cause from here, but detecting it at this range is already notable."
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

Nicholas can see the logic in Tyrandis' statement, but decides not to dwell on it much.

To Kra's information, Captain Stalker says, "Set a course for Planet Jeenose."

The ship heads to Jeenose! Nicholas says, "Commander Skyrise, take the bridge. Ensign Owens, come with me please." He goes to the door that leads out of the bridge. He presents the door to Boko, offering for her to exit the bridge first.

Commander Skyrise, a female Zalor*, says with a cheerful smile, "Aye, Captain." and goes to take the captain chair.

The sensors probably won't show much different until the ship is within Jeenose's solar system.

*Zalor look like fluffy humanoid critters with antennae on top of their head and round ears on the sides of their head. They have three digits on each hand and foot and tend to stand about a meter tall. Commander Skyrise in particular, has light blue fur and blonde hair.
Ensign Boko
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Mon 11 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

Anybody's guess why Boko blushes and suppresses a smile when Tyrandis answers Captain Stalker.

She gasps in concern at Kra Kel's revelation.  What could it be?  A volcano?  Something really really bad in any case.  Her worry for the people living there almost insulates her from Nicholas' surprising orders.

Me?  Why me?  And why say 'please?'

None of the other officers have ever given her so polite an order.  Boko does as asked as swiftly as she can, but is sure to give a goodbye wave to everyone on the bridge...  Only to kick herself for doing something so out of place.
Tyrandis Vein
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Thu 14 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

As the captain exits, Tyrandis strides over to Kra Kel's station, peering at the screen which is full of what, to the prince, appears to be gibberish.

"Energy surge?" he inquires of the Coalwren with a frown, "As in a weapon of some sort?"
Kra Kel
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Fri 15 Dec 2017
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Synchronizer Chapter 01: Introductions

  You don't last long in the console operator business without being able to handle people peeking over your shoulder.  "That is a possibility, though accidents with power or science facilities are also likely, along with any number of natural phenomenon."  Noncommittal answers, but screaming 'I bet it was a bomb!' or 'A crystalline entity did it!' just makes the job harder in the long run.

  Kra doesn't expect the sensors to start giving a clear answer until the ship gets a call telling them either 'Everything is GREAT! Turn around or else we complain' or 'Everything sucks! Fly faster or else we complain.'

  Though he does call up some exposition info about HS25 on his one eyed visual assistance visor he totally had the whole time honest. So he can start forming some biased opinions ahead of time.

OOC: Computer, tell me what color the dress is *KABOOM* Color vision is overrated.
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