by Kazomal » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:51 pm
by Kazomal » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:53 pm
by SF n F » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:04 pm
by Hittanryan » Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:25 am
The Artifacts and Irregularities Division of the Adiron Intelligence Service was the nation's newest government department. It was also, at this point, grasping at straws. In light of Operation Trinity, most of the budget was spent on affairs close to home. Its only teams in the field at present were in neighboring nations. The most unsettling claim that the Division had to investigate, after all, was that the Emperor was real and answering the prayers of fanatical Imperial subjects.
Unfortunately, such an approach is reactive rather than proactive. The Division needed answers, as much information on these unexplainable phenomenon as they could uncover, with a special emphasis on countermeasures. The AIS began an "outreach program," which started as more of an investigation into the existence of other groups. After limited success and the successful acquisition of several new Artifacts, the Division hit paydirt: a well-established, well-funded body known as "The Organization."
Access to information that The Organization may have on psychic abilities, the paranormal, and the supernatural was potentially a matter of national security. If Adiron didn't get a head start on such matters, the Imperium or Urdnotia would. However, The Organization wasn't about to fork over sensitive materials to the AIS just because it asked for them. It needed a measure of good faith, a sign of commitment, before it could trust the pragmatic Republic of Adiron with anything.
by Kazomal » Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:45 am
Hittanryan wrote:As he finally located the briefing room, he appeared calm enough to the casual observer, if a bit serious. He opened the door and took a seat at the conference table, with a nod and brief wave to the woman at the podium, presumably Summerfield.
by Hittanryan » Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:36 am
Kazomal wrote:Hittanryan wrote:As he finally located the briefing room, he appeared calm enough to the casual observer, if a bit serious. He opened the door and took a seat at the conference table, with a nod and brief wave to the woman at the podium, presumably Summerfield.
Miranda recognized Robert Glenn from his file, and nodded back. "Mr. Glenn, welcome. I'm Miranda Summerfield, Mission Control, and this," Mirands gestured towards the floating pod, "is Metal Man, one of your new teammates. It seems that you're the first two to arrive, so we'll wait for the others before beginning, but I could field any questions you may have now?"
by The Fanboyists » Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:59 am
by Tagmatium » Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:22 pm
North Calaveras wrote:Tagmatium, it was never about pie...
by The Fanboyists » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:15 pm
by Hittanryan » Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:11 pm
The Fanboyists wrote:"Hello, ma'am. Haanryk Waalturs, reporting in. Are you in charge of this mission here?"
Tagmatium wrote:“I’m Dokeianos Iasitas. I believe this is the first time I’ve met any of you lot.”
by The Fanboyists » Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:37 pm
by Kazomal » Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:40 pm
by Hittanryan » Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:28 pm
Kazomal wrote:Miranda greeted and introduced herself to the new arrivals as they entered, and observed as the team sized each other up. "Good, they're interacting." she thought to herself. "Hopefully they'll have the kinks worked out by the time they encounter anything serious in the field." Her eyes were hard and sharp, though her manor and body relaxed, casual, observing the situation, making last-minute alterations to her presentation.
"Alright, we're still waiting on three more. For those of you here, I'd like to introduce Dokeianos Ioannes Iasitas, your Team Leader. Though I will remain in overall command, he will be giving orders in the field.
I will remain in touch from Organization HQ via secure satellite uplink. The Team Leader is to contact Mission Control with a mission update once every 24 hours, if feasible. The team can also contact Mission Control for support, advise, access to the resources and database of the Organization central HQ, et cetera.
As for what you need to know that you don't already, the answer is not much. You are to travel to the alleged structure Brantford said he found and either confirm or refute Brantford's suspicions about the re-emergence of the Oxanian Death Cult. Brantford himself will be a much better resource on the specifics of the Death Cult, he's something of a buff on the subject. Was there something specific that the mission description did not cover?"
by Kazomal » Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:09 pm
Hittanryan wrote:Kazomal wrote:Miranda greeted and introduced herself to the new arrivals as they entered, and observed as the team sized each other up. "Good, they're interacting." she thought to herself. "Hopefully they'll have the kinks worked out by the time they encounter anything serious in the field." Her eyes were hard and sharp, though her manor and body relaxed, casual, observing the situation, making last-minute alterations to her presentation.
"Alright, we're still waiting on three more. For those of you here, I'd like to introduce Dokeianos Ioannes Iasitas, your Team Leader. Though I will remain in overall command, he will be giving orders in the field.
I will remain in touch from Organization HQ via secure satellite uplink. The Team Leader is to contact Mission Control with a mission update once every 24 hours, if feasible. The team can also contact Mission Control for support, advise, access to the resources and database of the Organization central HQ, et cetera.
As for what you need to know that you don't already, the answer is not much. You are to travel to the alleged structure Brantford said he found and either confirm or refute Brantford's suspicions about the re-emergence of the Oxanian Death Cult. Brantford himself will be a much better resource on the specifics of the Death Cult, he's something of a buff on the subject. Was there something specific that the mission description did not cover?"
Rob piped up, voicing a concern he had with the initial tip: "How exactly is this Brantford character an expert on this subject? I thought the whole thing was something of an urban legend? Should we be on the lookout for connections between Brantford himself and the cult?"
by SF n F » Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:25 pm
by Hittanryan » Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:56 pm
SF n F wrote:As the others sat chatting, the silver egg in the room with them sprouted arms, legs and a head. In about half a minute, it had assumed the shape--and changed to the proper colors--of an obese, elderly man, about six feet tall, bald, with kind, blue eyes. As it did, the man settled on his feet. Waaltrus would recognize this form as that of what the Metal Man had called his "Contact Suit."
"Forgive the theatrics," he said, "but, this being an undercover mission, I thought that it would be relevant for you all to know that this suit can shift its shape." He turned to Waaltrus. "Glad to see you again, by the way," he said, managing a slight smile.
Actually, he was concerned for his companion. The cyborg had been given the task of feeding a group of ghouls as they were relocated, and Waaltrus that of culling those who had shown too much aggression. There was something unsettling about the zeal with which Waaltrus had acted. The Metal Man was not young, and he had learned that one who is not necessarily bad can go bad--slowly, by degrees--if the badness within him is allowed to fester. Despite the way that his anti-esper nature would impede the wizard's powers, he felt that the man deserved to be watched over, and helped if he needed it. A little bit of zen can go a long way.
"It's good to see you," he said, "and, if it's not too much information, I'd like to complement you all on at least giving the appearance of consummate professionalism--and I have no doubt that it will show as more than mere appearance. I look forward to working with you."
by The Fanboyists » Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:11 pm
by Kazomal » Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:26 pm
by SF n F » Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:06 pm
Hittanryan wrote:"Well Eggman, I was wondering how you were planning on not drawing attention. Glad you've got that sorted out. Something tells me you might have been able to hear me while cocooned, but in case you didn't, I'm Agent Glenn of the AIS. Pleased to meet you."
The Fanboyists wrote:I nodded to Metal Man. "Good to be working with you again, as well," I said, giving him a friendly smile. I recognized the form he'd shifted into as the one he'd used when we'd first met him. Easier for most people to deal with, probably. I continued to watch the dynamics of the new team unfold, still sipping my water. I'd leaned the staff against the table, and I used my left hand to push my bangs out of my eyes.
by Camicon » Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:26 pm
Country of glowing hearts, and patrons of the artsThe Trews, Under The Sun
Help me out
Star spangled madness, united sadness
Count me out
No human is more human than any other. - Lieutenant-General Roméo Antonius Dallaire
Don't shine for swine. - Metric, Soft Rock Star
Love is hell. Hell is love. Hell is asking to be loved. - Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton, Detective Daughter
by Hittanryan » Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:04 pm
SF n F wrote:Hittanryan wrote:"Well Eggman, I was wondering how you were planning on not drawing attention. Glad you've got that sorted out. Something tells me you might have been able to hear me while cocooned, but in case you didn't, I'm Agent Glenn of the AIS. Pleased to meet you."
Eggman? He must feel threatened. Perhaps if I ask him a question he's probably used to, it will help show that I'm not his enemy.
"I can hear you just fine," the Metal Man said. "You're Glenn--any relation to the former astronaut?"
Camicon wrote:With a hop skip and a jump, Zoe landed just inside the door, and gave a cheery wave to everyone inside. A toothy grin broke across her face.
"Hello! My name is Zoe!" Fearlessly, the girl skipped on through the group of adults, and stopped right at the feet of the Metal Man. "You," She said, pointing up, "Aren't a person like me. Are you?" Zoe stood there, swaying back and forth from her heels to her toes.
by The Fanboyists » Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:41 pm
by SF n F » Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:51 pm
Camicon wrote:"Hello! My name is Zoe!" Fearlessly, the girl skipped on through the group of adults, and stopped right at the feet of the Metal Man. "You," She said, pointing up, "Aren't a person like me. Are you?" Zoe stood there, swaying back and forth from her heels to her toes.
by Tagmatium » Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:29 pm
North Calaveras wrote:Tagmatium, it was never about pie...
by Kazomal » Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:46 pm
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