April Adventures

[spaceshipit]

Things will be a little bit different for April! Instead of one big planet where lots of things are going on, there is a single event happening in the beginning, and then the rest of the month will be open in a laid-back setting. Theoretically, there will be plenty of time for characters to find work, make acquaintances, settle into their crews, and work on personal projects. And while you guys work on your projects, the mods will be hard at work on theirs! We're going to be taking as much of this month as possible to update the game descriptions, get a few things streamlined, and do some general tidying up!

So, without further ado...


The Event
The Fleet is under attack-- but if you come to the party late, don't worry! This is not an event that you need to reply in real-time to. As long as your character was on one of the ships on 04/05, you can tag in anytime.

This is more of a themed mingle than anything, so no fear about back-tagging! This is just the first real chance for passengers to realize that their places on the crews are not just for show. And if you're on hiatus, or just don't want to tag in at all right now, feel free to imply that your character was knocked unconscious during the chaos, as happens on any good sci-fi show! (And if your character is not the type that can normally be knocked out, if their augment is whacked hard enough, any creature can be rendered unconscious for a time.)

The description of the actual attack is contained in the IC post. If you have any questions not answered here or there, don't be shy to ask them in this post!

The post is → HERE

Basically, those weirdo ships that have been occasionally haunting around finally make their move! Every ship is attacked and sustains some damage--though some are damaged much more heavily than others. All damage and effects are only for IC fun purposes, so feel free to tweak and imply whatever you want at will.

→ In the event post
Characters can play out reactions, attempt to get crewmates to do their jobs, attempt to do their own jobs, attempt to hide, send out broadcasts or distress signals (to enemies or friends), threadjack, whatever you want. It's pretty much just a themed mingle, and the outcomes are pretty much predetermined, so no one needs to stress over that.

→ Results and Aftermath
After all the dodging, fighting, fleeing for their lives, or sitting like a dead duck and waiting for the end... there will be aftermath. Some people can choose to have injuries from being bludgeoned around the bridge, small fires, and some will be rendered unconscious by choice or hiatus, so people can play out med-bay shenanigans if they'd like. You can also try to save up for replacement parts, loan out your engineer to repair other ships, etc. It's all optional and flexible, though! You can imply that your ships and characters are back up to working order whenever you want.

For easy reference, here is how each ship fares, based on the augments of their crews. And this information is just a starting point. Play with it how you want!

Ships with minimal damage: Good job! Your well-rounded crew has saved your bacon! There are a few things that should probably be looked at when you get the chance, but you are free to focus most of your attention on helping other ships... or getting the heck out of Dodge.
Ships with some damage: Ouch. You are hurting! Your ship is kind of a wreck, but you're still flying. There are some systems that need serious repairs (engines? scanning array? gravity generator?) but you can at least still get around.
Ships with heavy damage: You are grounded (but your shuttles still function)! You're forced to make a hasty landing on the nearest station, and others may have had to cover or save you in the fight! Until you get some repairs and replacement parts, you're stuck there! Everyone survives, but it is still a scary, close call. You could probably use some help getting your ship repaired, as well.

SS Pathstone -- Some damage!
(Security, Engineer, Comms, no Pilot, no Lab)
Cannot dodge, can fire back, does have shields, Comms can watch radar, does not have med bay

SS Bloodsport -- Minimal damage!
(Pilot, Security, Engineer, Comms, Lab)
Can dodge, can fire back, does have shields, Comms and Pilot can both watch radar, does have med bay

SS Three Twins -- Some damage!
(Pilot, Security, Comms, no Engineer, no Lab)
Can dodge, can fire back, does not have shields, Comms and Pilot can both watch radar, does not have med bay

SS Red Fish -- Heavy damage!
(Security, Comms, Lab, no Pilot, no Engineer)
Cannot dodge, can fire back, does not have shields, Comms can watch radar, does have med bay

SS Blue Fish -- Some damage!
(Security, Engineer, Comms, Lab, no Pilot)
Cannot dodge, can fire back, does have shields, Comms can watch radar, does have med bay

SS Wonderduck -- Some damage!
(Pilot, Engineer, Lab, no Security, no Comms)
Can dodge, cannot fire back, does have shields, Pilot can watch radar, does have med bay

SS Tourist -- Some damage!
(Pilot, Security, Comms, Lab, no Engineer)
Can dodge, can fire back, does not have shields, Pilot and Comms can both watch radar, does have med bay

SS Huntress -- Some damage!
(Pilot, Security, Comms, Lab, no Engineer)
Can dodge, can fire back, does not have shields, Pilot and Comms can both watch radar, does have med bay

SS Bishop -- Heavy damage!
(Engineer, Comms, Lab, no Pilot, no Security)
Cannot dodge, Cannot fire back, does have shields, Pilot and Comms can both watch radar, does have med bay

SS First Breath -- Minimal damage!
(Pilot, Security, Engineer, Lab, no Comms)
Can dodge, can fire back, does have shields, Pilot can watch radar, does have med bay

SS Golden -- Minimal damage!
(Pilot, Security, Engineer, Lab, no Comms)
Can dodge, can fire back, does have shields, Pilot can watch radar, does have med bay

SS Starstruck -- Heavy damage!
(Pilot, Comms, Lab, no Security, no Engineer)
Can dodge, cannot fire back, does not have shields, Pilot and Comms can both watch radar, does have med bay

SS Caprine -- Some damage!
(Pilot, Security, no Engineer, no Comms, no Lab)
Can dodge, can fire back, does not have shields, Pilot can watch radar, does not have med bay

SS Paisley -- Some damage!
(Pilot, Security, Comms, Lab, no Engineer)
Can dodge, can fire back, does not have shields, Pilot and Comms can both watch radar, does have med bay


The Stations
Whether you're forced down for repairs or still able to move freely, you're in luck! There is no planet in this star system, but the waystations here are numerous and well-equipped to get your ships back into top shape. For the most part, they look and run like the basic stations that old passengers are used to by now.

What can we buy there?
As usual, things like food, snacks, clothing, booze, and games are available for purchase... But it's all mostly basic and uninteresting. The shops are serviced by a mix of automated robotics and actual workers--many of which look very alien and strange compared to your humanoid crews.

Basic ship parts and equipment are also available to help you with repairs, though ships with extensive damage or specific problems may have trouble finding what they need from the station merchants alone.

Jobs, work, and trading.
Other ships from outside the Drift Fleet are docked at these stations too--and a lot of them are willing to trade with you for parts that you need. A couple of them might even be selling exactly what you're looking for, but it's not going to be cheap.

Characters can make arrangements with these crews to either buy, trade, or do jobs for these parts. For example, maybe someone's willing to part with their extra sheet metal in exchange for some of the food and alcohol you have stored on your ship. They may be willing to part with a flux capacitor if you and your crew can help with their repairs for a couple of days. Maybe you need a spark-plug, and they'll give it to you for sixty chips and an errand they're too lazy to run themselves.

Of course, less law-abiding characters can also try to steal what they need... But they run the risk of getting found and beaten up by whoever they tried to steal it from. The only law out here is hired muscle, so do this at your own risk!

On that note, there are lots of ships looking to hire said muscle to keep people from stealing their stuff! People can also find jobs running shipments from station to station, acquiring parts for NPC ships, and collecting scrap from decommissioned ships floating in nearby orbits. Feel free to make up other jobs or arrangements as they come to you!

The Virtual Reality Dome!
Instead of a planet, this star system has the "VRD", or Virtual Reality Dome! It's a big station in the middle of everything--just close enough that you can get to it by shuttle, even if your actual ship is still grounded.

The dome is large, stadium-sized building. The entrance features several monitors that will explain the basics of VRD operation. Further inside, there is the expansive main room (boring, grey, curved ceiling) with several smaller, more private rooms off to the side.

To use the VRD, simply issue a verbal command to the computer, and it will make whatever you say appear! Characters can request anything from "a glass of water" to "a meadow on a sunny day" and the computer will create whatever they say to the best of its ability. There are computer panels off to the side where you can issue written commands, pick from a list of default scenarios, or build a very specific and detailed scene out of raw code.

Some example default scenarios are:
→ the monster battle simulator
→ warm beach with a volleyball court
→ dojo with meditation room or sparring NPCs
→ dog park with lots of puppies
→ wooded grove with optional picnic basket
→ ball pit with slide and bouncy walls
→ a roller coaster simulator

OVERWRITING SCENARIOS: The large room is for everyone to play in, and what you create will not cover more than half the dome. Your scenarios and settings can be overwritten by other character's new requests. The computer must fulfill all requests given to it, regardless of whether or not it makes other people mad or interferes with their scenes. If you don't want your scene tampered with, the smaller, apartment-sized rooms can be locked to one person's commands at a time. Other people can still walk in, but they won't be able to mess with your settings.

SETTINGS FROM HOME: The VRD uses advanced technology and pulls from a massive database. Characters may discover that they can recreate settings from their own world very easily. However, they cannot recreate specific events or people from that setting. For example, someone could tell the computer to show them a specific street in New York City with a wandering crowd, but the computer would not be able to show them anyone they recognize or any specific events from memory.

HOW REAL IS 'VIRTUAL REALITY'?: While very convincing, the VRD does not replace real life. Eating virtual food will not make a character any less hungry. Consuming virtual alcohol won't get a character drunk. Aside from sight and sound, the VRD cannot simulate sensory experiences very well--so characters will not experience extreme pain, exact taste, specific smells, and may find that virtual objects do not feel quite the way that they should.

NOTE: The computer will shut down any scenarios that involve sex, nudity, gory violence, or excessive drug/alcohol use. The VRD is a family-friendly establishment, so keep your clothes on! Anyone found tampering with VRD programming or hardware will be escorted from the premises.


Planning, Questions, and Everything Else!
And as always, please use this post for any questions that require mod attention, as well as any planning, plotting, projects, comments, ideas, or discussions that you'd like to share with the rest of the class! Check back all month to keep up with what's going on with the rest of the fleet and get involved!

Have fun!

Comments

QUESTIONS

[spaceshipit]

Got questions? Want clarification? Confused about anything? Let us know here!

Allen Walker | D.Gray-Man

[save_the_souls]

GEE GUYS AREN'T YOU GLAD WE HAVE A BLOOD BANK NOW??

During the Attack: Allen will be remembering why he fricking hates space. BUT he's one of the medics aboard the Blue Fish and the guy who has the blood supply - so if anyone gets injured and needs help out! I haven't decided yet if he'll get injured himself.

Rest of the Month: Probably doing odd jobs, and he'll be willing to help treat injuries on ships that don't have medics! He might go to the VRD to check it out a few times. Probably more likely going into other people's simulations, because what is sharing personal info about yourself???

Zelos/"Kaneis" | Tales of Symphonia

[wilder]

During the Attack: I'M A LEAF ON THE WIND, WATCH ME-

But no really Kaneis will be very occupied with making sure the Wonderduck does not get hit! I personally would LOVE some teamwork action with the other crew during the attack.

After the Attack: Helping with repairs, taking jobs, and checking out the VRD dome. He might see if he can do Meltokio in a private room or something because man is he secretly homesick. We'll see. He's open for anything

YAMANAKA INO | NARUTO

[ino]

During the attack: Making sure her crew is all in one place and as safe as possible! And, you know, probably yelling at someone to shoot these motherfuckers.

Rest of the month: Immediately afterwards, she'll be having a panic attack about and/or checking on her bbs, and healing anyone who needs medical assistance. Afterwards she'll be working jobs to get the repairs done! :)

[idealistic]

During the attack;
Lloyd will basically be holing himself up in the engine room and making sure everything is in tip-top shape, even though being in there is like the equivalent of a deathtrap :') GOTTA MAKE SURE EVERYONE STAYS ALIVE YOU KNOW

After the attack;
GOD IF YOU THOUGHT LLOYD WAS A GOOD SAMARITAN NOW...

basically, Lloyd will be helping out in anyway he can: giving out supplies, helping with repairs, chipping in, etc. he'll also take on extra jobs so that he can make more money to help with any repairs and MAY OR MAY NOT CHECK OUT THAT VDR IM NOT SURE YET

Piper Halliwell, Kanata Shinonome

[truecaptain]

Kanata is the one I have much more obvious immediate plans for because. This is her life anyway. She is flying space idol used to being attacked. She's literally trained for it so she will definitely be helping to pilot Caprine. But she will also be singing across the fleet.

Which is what AKBs do but it's important because her song is powered by feelings and can sometimes be encouraging/calming if needed! She might also be able to help with minimal healing (and technically shields, but not really in this case) on Caprine through this. I'll put up a post, but lemme know if you want hijacked for songs.

Afterwards she will try to be helping everyone else needed!

Piper STARSTRUCK IS KIND OF IN TROUBLE. so you know. she's just a cook so she can't really do anything there. So something, something, something? I'm not very helpful here since there's not much she can do. But plotting is nice!

Varric Tethras | Dragon Age | Huntress

[merchantprince]

During the attack: Varric is going to be doing some serious barrel rolls. Sorry guys. He's the security officer so it's UP TO HIM. All in all, I don't think he's too bad at it-- he'll be able to keep the ship flying, after all.

After the attack: Time to call in some favors. As soon as things are stable, Varric is heading right to the station and sinking his claws deep into the underground, because that's what he does. He will be selling and trading ship parts for the rest of the month.

They're probably stolen. It is what it is.

If your character is interested in being a scrapper or making sure Varric doesn't get himself killed, we can handwave that CR too.

Belthazar | OC | Bishop

[arcanepower]

During the attack: Hiding under a console somewhere. Again. He'll hit his head hard enough to cause a concussion, but he'll be fine after a... couple weeks...

After the attack: Since the Bishop is in rough shape, he'll be in on the station being lost and confused. Haha. He might visit the VR dome, since he's familiar with that on Exsilium.

Asteffiel | GW2 OC

[innercactus]

during attack: SUPER DISTRESSED OVER THE STATE OF HIS PLANTS FROM ALL THIS DODGING. He's going to be hiding in the med bay, keeping as many plants as possible upright. He will heal anyone who.. brings it to his attention that the humans need help.

After: Asteffiel will be trying to repair mostly his plant collection. He'll be happy to help in any fetch quests if anyone asks, and he might also get in trouble for absentminded pocketing.

he'll also be specifically looking for things to fasten pots to surfaces. Like those PROTECT YOUR STUFF FROM EARTHQUAKES bands and whatnot. this will never happen again

Cole Turner | Charmed

[devilsinthedetails]

During the attack: Laughing like a madman and doing running commentary over the comms. DIPLOMACY HAS FAILED so Cole's just going to be annoying and helpful by pointing out shit on the radar.

After the attack: Stealing shit for repairs, getting into huge fights over said stealing shit for repairs, hanging around the VR dome and just. use it to make his apartment or see about making sections of the Underworld out of curiosity's sake.

koltira deathweaver | warcraft

[respired]

During: MOSTLY FRUSTRATION that this battle can't be fought by hitting things with his sword; otherwise, uh, he'd be good for keeping anything from overheating ...??

After: Trying to meditate in VR simulations of Icecrown. possible ... blood frenzy ...

Axel | Kingdom Hearts

[got_it_memorized]

During: Axel isn't really used to being in command, but he's got some experience being in charge of missions and jobs, so he's not completely useless here. Fenris, he hopes you're a good shot, and Ladon, let's see those piloting skills, cuz that's where he's gonna tell you guys to be. please listen to him, Fenris, even if you can't stand him, this is kind of important.

After: he'll be contacting ships with people he knows on them for a status report. he's really not a healer, but he knows some really basic regenerative magic, so if you've spoken with Axel a few times and need a quick Cure spell, he can help out.

Rest of the month: definitely checking out that VRD, and probably wheeling and dealing a bit to see about getting some supplies at the way-stations, especially since they'll need to make some repairs to the ship. good thing he knows a couple engineers.

adrasteius | oc

[hymnals]

During: Since his ship isn't taking much damage, he'll want to offer his healing services to anyone injured -- he is v good with healing

After: Preaching, looking after Bel, etc

[everydayhero]

GUESS WHO'S GONNA BE TRYING TO HELP YOU YESSIREE

[arcanepower]

IS TADASHI A MEDIC? PLS HELP

Hiro Hamada | BH6

[everydayhero]

During: trying to gather everybody and be so fucking glad he installed those alarms. other ships nearby will probably be getting a distress signal from the heavily-damaged Bishop.

After: busting ass trying to fix the ship with tadashi, likely shouting orders for what to do for the rest of his crew or asking krista to get everybody to help.

Joel - The Last of Us

[dadlife]

During: CHECKING ON TAY AND LIOR AND GETTING THEM SAFE PLACES.

After: crying cursing not knowing how the ships fucking work so he can fix them.

[dadlife]

TADASHI IS INDEED A MEDIC, AND HIRO CRYING LOUD ENOUGH FIXES ANYTHING /journal change

Syeira | Baldur's Gate | Redfish

[child_of_bhaal]

During the Attack: Brand new on the job and already getting to kill people, aw yis! I'd really like it if Sye gets to take out one or two of the attacking ships. The Redfish may be stuck but it won't go down without a fight!!! Rawr!!!

Additionally, I'd really like it if during a few of the bad hits to the ship, Sye gets tossed around, and ends up walking away with some concerning, but not life threatening, wounds. Nothing broken, but perhaps some bad cuts or punctures, maybe a little head trauma.

Aftermath: She'll need medical attention for sure.

Rest of the Month: She'll want to do anything she can to help get the Redfish fixed. Which will probably mean going out and taking odd jobs for money or traded parts.

mattias larnaca | original

[noctiphile]

AFTER THE ATTACK mattias will be looking for an engineer to help repair their ship! please help their smoking pile of wreckage. when he's not doing that, he'll be in the personal vr rooms, taking a tour of his homeworld. anyone wanna come visit a glass library?

Duke Pantarei | Tales of Vesperia | Pathstone

[radiantwingedone]

During: He'll be rather annoyed, but will mostly just be of a "of course something would happen". Also why can't they dodge this is really annoying. He'll probably get bruised, but will offer healing magic to everyone else first.

After: Duke will probably avoid the whole buying and selling of parts bit unless someone drags him into it - he's not good at that.

He'll probably play a little with the VR place - he'd been working out how to do illusions with his magic, so he'd probably be playing "make things match". Most likely to recreate caves and or ruins.

STARSTRUCK HOMIES WHERE YOU AT

[noctiphile]

yo starstruck peeps your bridge is gonna be so noisy because mattias and your new pilot will not stop shouting at each other. but at least they're cooperating?? sort of?? they seem to be on the same page, at least.

also mattias is getting injured. again. burnt on his arm. he won't care. those are my plans. your turns.

Ladon Ceto

[justamobster]

During: Piloting the Tourist as though he's in a car chase, because that's his only frame of reference. If he could lean out the window with a tommy gun, he would. But odds are he'll just be swerving all over the place, swearing enough to make a sailor blush, and attempting to ram enemy ships when he gets frustrated.

After: Well that was a rush, but hey! We survived! Let's go get drunk.

Rest of the month: Ladon is going to have to figure out a way to liberate some alcohol. If he can find legitimate work, he'll give that a go, but if the only option is robbery and/or theft, then he's all for that as well. He'll probably avoid the VRD if only because he thinks the concept is a little too cruel.

[twocomplex]

the good news is that despite them having NO SHIELDS............ and no guns (oren is very upset about both of these things), Oren can dodge pretty well!! too bad they still end up creamed.

his landing at the station will be the smoothest system-failing-our-ship-is-dying landing you will have ever experienced

but he might do flips and flashy things like that, hold onto ur lunches

[tinyplum]

DURING Tohru will just be... watching from the HS Marsiva and freaking out for the people on the ships. NOBODY DIE DDD:

Afterward she'll be wandering around the planet and meeting all her fleetmates! And of course, using that VRD because puppies.