Day 108: After contacting Ghost, Adrien, Sturmhond, Athos, and Garrus on previous days. And attempting contact with Warriorhead and Armada and having a confusing exchange with Dagger.

FROM: bellic.niko@cdc.org
TO: ALL

I know it is down time, but because we're not getting any more supply drops that I have seen, I think those that are willing to donate time should help make some ammunition.

FROM: bellic.niko@cdc.org
TO: ALL

Before we left, most of us received bows and arrows. We are going through our bullets quickly, especially with the numbers and size of what we are required to fight. I think we need to start using arrow and traps in combination with poisons from the plants.

FROM: bellic.niko@cdc.org
TO: ALL

I have asked for help from other recruits that are willing to assist. It would be also good to talk to people good with bows and arrows or spears if you do not know how to use them.

FROM: bellic.niko@cdc.org
TO: ALL

If you are interested and have time you are okay with sparing, maybe we can get a little ahead.

[He knows some people are going to lose their minds without any downtime at all.]

FROM: bellic.niko@cdc.org
TO: Orange | Green Team Leads

I have an idea to get more weapons, but I think that Armada and Warriorhead might be dead or fired so I cannot clear it yet. I talked to Armada a while ago about the poisons and he told me to go through blue team for this, and I have. Could I talk to someone about it, maybe see if they can find someone in charge?

(1 hour later)
FROM: bellic.niko@cdc.org
TO: ALL

If you need to learn a bow, here are contacts.

✉athos@cdc.org

✉attano.corvo@cdc.org

✉alomar.sheva@cdc.org

CALLING: md.arbuckal.adrien@cdc.org
TO: ALL NEHEDA CREW

[ There is a scuffling sound, like as if a blackglass is changing hands and muttering can be heard. Anyone with keen ears may be able to pick out the voices of Anders, Hope and Adrien muttering about who was going to start.

This goes on for a few seconds before Anders’s voice can be heard. ]

Hi. [He sounds exasperated, to start, but then he just sounds tired.] It's been a long few days. We'll try not to talk any longer than we have to. But we need to be prepared for whatever might come next, and that includes making sure Medical can provide whatever help that's needed.

You're all busy, I know. But this is as much for you as it is for anyone else.

[ A moment passes where the blackglass changes hands and Hope speaks up, sounding just as tired but still polite with his words. ]

The most important help we can offer is keeping everyone in good health and on their feet.

Despite how hard these last few days have been, we still have people in Medical working around the clock so if you've been hurt and need help? Come and see us. You're not helping anyone including yourself by waiting around for an infection.

[ There is a pause (possibly some pointed glaring from Anders and Hope) for Adrien to stop being difficult and talk on his own damn Blackglass. Like the two before him, he sounds tired but also determined. ]

Another thing we need to ask about, supplies. We’ve gone through a lot of inventory since we landed on Macha and rather than risk getting into a situation where we run out, we’re working to restock what we can now.

But we need your help.

If anybody has extra bedsheets or linens that can be made into bandages, any extra nanites you don’t anticipate using, suture kits or anything you can think of that could help, we’d appreciate it. Also anyone who has magical abilities, if they’re healing or they can help conjure some of the supplies I just listed, we’d like to talk with you as well.


CALLING: md.arbuckal.adrien@cdc.org
TO: MEDICAL SQUAD ( Squad + Probation + Trainees )

[ This time it would seem that Adrien’s gotten over his public speaking shyness and he jumps right into the mix. ]

While we hope you’ve all had a chance to get some rest, I’m afraid we need to get back to work.

Mothership has indicated that we won’t be getting new medical supplies anytime soon. This means we need to start harvesting and preparing native flora into medicinal uses.

We need help gathering flora and preparing them as well as help collecting, inventorying and then putting away any other supplies we might get from the rest of the crew.

[What comes next sounds more like Anders has leaned closer to the Blackglass, rather than taking it for himself:] If you have questions about what to look for and how to use it, you can ask me or anyone else on the squad who has experience with herbalism.

[ Oh hey, here's Hope again as his own voice begins at a distance before leaning in as well. ]

And if you can't find someone right away? Make use of your blackglass and bestiary for the local flora. None of us want to see you accidentally poisoning yourself.


[OOC: Responses to this post will be answered by Anders, Hope or Adrien, at least one of them, possibly all three. If you want to thread with one of them specifically, please put a note in your comment header!

Also if anyone has something they’d like to thread related to supply gathering, we have permission to use the Day 102 Hunting log. Come meet a fuzzball and pluck some mushrooms! ]

CALLING: ROGERS, STEVE
TO: ALL
SUBJECT: GREEN TEAM CELLS + PERIMETER WATCH

[ usually kotetsu is the first one to sound upbeat, but even recent events are enough to wear him down. still, it’s not like his words sound completely exhausted despite that being the truth. will they get in trouble for taking a leaf out of red team’s book? only time will tell. dagger’s temperance has always been tricky to predict.

here goes nothing. ]

Yo! Kotetsu Kaburagi here. Steve Rogers, d’Artagnan, and I are the Unit Trainers for Green Team, and we just wanted to check up on you guys, see how you guys are doin’. Things have been kinda crazy lately — [ if you listen close, there’s a wry chuckle that lacks the amusement, followed by a quieter, “understatement of the century, huh?” ] — and this is pretty much the first time we’ve had the chance to catch our breaths, so if you need anything, anything at all…

We’re here to help.

Just let us know where we need to be and we’ll be there.

[ D’Artagnan’s voice is smooth, and he says this like he’s been rehearsing it for the last half hour. Which he has; talking on these things still doesn’t come naturally to him. ]

Green Team has a new structure. If you’re in it, you’ll already know that. The three of us aren’t in any one cell, so you can come to us at any time.

[ So far so good. He takes a breath, pausing to glance at the others, and then presses on. ]

I know we’ve had a busy few days, but that tells us that we all have to be ready. We should use the quiet while we have it. [ Anyone who knows d’Artagnan will know he’s not quiet very often. And so, naturally: ] If any of you need to train, or you’d like to spar, you should let us know. Oh, and - Red Team’s ‘best’? Yes, that counts as a challenge.

[ Steve comes in last, speaking with some of the Captain in his tone. ]

Like Kotetsu said, this is our chance to breathe - and to reorganize. Green, Blue, Red, Orange, Grey - if you're willing, we still need your eyes, [ a hint of what might be humor ] especially if you don't mind climbing some trees. If you've already got a patrol shift, keep doing what you're doing.

We can't prepare for everything, but this perimeter is still ours to defend.

[ They can't keep the sky from splitting open, but gods and krakens aren't the only enemies they face out here. The Neraki have proven they'll take advantage of any opening, and who knows how long the remaining tribes will stay quiet. ]

( OOC NOTES: This message is open to all teams, each of us will be replying but the post is completely open for players to threadjack! Because of the upcoming announcement on Day 103 about moving camp, we won't be organizing anything OOCly as far as perimeter defense right now, but please feel free to use this post for IC discussion. )

[ The video clicks on quietly, just as everything Gliese does. She’s sitting in the arboretum; those who have been here from the very first training simulation will recognize the garden behind her. ]

My greetings to everyone aboard the Neheda. I have word for all to bear.

[ Optimus Prime’s picture appears in an onset frame at the right-hand corner of the screen. ]

Recently we have had a recruit refuse to cooperate with the CDC. He had made it clear that he refuses to negotiate. We have attempted measures to encourage him to reconsider, but to no avail.

We cannot coerce a recruit to act against their will. This is the one absolute law of operations when it comes to the CDC. NHD-C12-PTS-911, known to many as Optimus Prime, was retired from service on Day 60 aboard the Neheda crewship, following CDC regulations.

As your captain, I am —[ And here she pauses, and frowns. A small one, but visible in the video. ] obliged to inform the crew that Optimus Prime is no longer in the service of the Neheda.
( OOC CUT FOR LENGTH. )
[ The clip ends and returns to Gliese’s blank expression. ]

I would like to not have to retire any of you by necessity again. Bear this in mind as we prepare for our next mission.

Rest well tonight.

(OOC: The fight log can be found here for OOC reference. Please note that everything that was not detailed on the video is OOC KNOWLEDGE ONLY. )

[ Video is so rare on the ship because of the severe lack of cameras available. Which is why, any video that comes up on the network can only be from a select group of people: the instructors. ]

Wake up, you losers. [ Oh, it's just Dagger. Movi-- ]

Don't tap out of the video yet.

This is a joint PSA from your Red and Green Team instructors, so listen up.

[ Armada isn't in the picture at first. Actually, Dagger is sitting directly in the middle of the view until Armada literally shoulders his way in. He pushes his arm against the other Instructor and elbows him over until he has made space for himself. ]

Move over, Dagger.

HEY--

[ For the protest there is not much of an altercation. Armada seats himself directly next to Dagger. There isn't any space between them. ]

Green, I have designed a training sequence for you. Everyone is to meet me at the VR Grid at 40:00.

As for Red, we have a meeting at the VR Grid at 66:00 hours. Dress warmly. Pack weapons.

Once training is completed, everyone is expected to rest. We—

No one sleeps. You're not weaklings.

[ Armada lifts his left arm and wraps it around Dagger's head, pulling him against Armada's chest. A pulsing glow works down from his face to his throat. ]

The only one who will not be sleeping is you, Dagger.

[ From beneath Armada's arm, Dagger's "face" is completely unimpressed. ] Your arm is really heavy, get off.

[ Armada... isn't letting go. ]

We will need volunteers to assist in the animal medical check-ups. At 10:00 tomorrow, if you are interested, report to Research and Medical. If you are currently in possession of a pet, this is not optional.

Those who don't do their pet duty are going to get touched in the face by the captain, and trust me, you don't want that.

So be there. Or you die.

I'm kidding. (Not really.)

[ Armada sighs and lets Dagger go. ]