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Finally something appears to be going right — a veritable weight has been lifted from my shoulders, and I relax noticeably. I nod appreciatively at Rei's offer, and shake my head. "My entire team, including a security specialist, are on the problem,…
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I raise a hand, "let's not be hasty... Is this strictly necessary?" I look to Xuan, "as much as I recognize the decorum of nobility, this misunderstanding still happened on my ship. There must be something that we can do to spare their lives, and ho…
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While the sensibilities of the nobility have certainly started rubbing off on me, the ease with which these people dismiss someone's humanity leaves me feeling cold... For instance, imagine my embarrassment when I discover that Kali closed the dista…
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I must admit I'm disappointed... The observation deck is the most beautiful, and serene, part of the Thousand Blessings... To sully it with the threat of gunplay, a threat that could very well kill us all if a misplaced bullet struck the wrong part …
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I don't really notice Xuan blushing, as I'm a little flushed myself. I try to keep a stoic appearance whenever possible; but years of flying solo, and my more recent travels in the company of people who keep flawless etiquette, means breaking that p…
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I eye her up and down for a moment before nodding. She doesn't strictly need my permission to simply talk to people, but the respect for the chain of command – regardless of how superficial it may or may not be – is appreciated. I relax a little. …
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I catch myself looking to Xuan out of my peripheral vision as she brushes against my shoulder – a moment of weakness, I suppose – before I sit up a little straighter, and return my attention to the console. "She's on the Duchess' retinue. I'm not su…
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I wave a hand dismissively, and motion for her to sit. "Just remember that the safety of the ship, and everyone on board, is in your hands when you're at a console on the bridge." I make my way over to my desk, sit down, and bring up a HUD on my con…
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Hmm... there are a lot of red flags in my face right now. I don't have a choice in the matter. I pull up the ship-wide alerts console, and flip on the gas alarm. Yellow spinner lights start going off all over the ship, warning people to prep for pos…
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Patching it up. I'll also spend a data point (pending Trevis' approval) to make my +2Expertise into a +3. (Rolled: 2d6+2. Rolls: 2, 2. Total: 6)
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Today just keeps getting better... Officers on all TXR vessels are required to attend a seminar on common cryptography practices in the local stellar cluster. Most cryptography these days are so random you can't recognize anything from the message i…
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Assessing with Expertise, as per discussion with MC. (Rolled: 2d6+2. Rolls: 4, 4. Total: 10)
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"Damn it. What the hell is going on in engineering? Get me my comms back before the Mayarans decide to turn us into debris!" I keep digging through the sensor records, running them through my old surveying algorithms looking for gold... Something ha…
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Oh, there's been a misunderstanding alright... "I wouldn't rule out that our Mayaran dignitaries aren't the people who brought our ship to their attention." I pull up our sensor logs, looking for any signs of off-band communications, just in case so…
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I pull open the comm on my HUD, and unmute myself, "Winter's Heart, this is Captain Allevard King of the Thousand Blessings. We will comply with your order to maintain current course and speed, but we are carrying vital Mayaran diplomats. Our vessel…
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Right, right. I remember now... Did she really take a pay hit? I'd forgotten about that. It certainly does seem odd, doesn't it? Still though, what would a genius-level researcher want with the captain of a survey and exploration flagship? I nod app…
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I wait a few moments, counting down the extra time until my warning to the passengers expire, "Mark." Of course, just as I say that, Alchea delivers the bad news. "Damn... Does Telemetrics have a lock? Who are they? Do they have a comm open?" The …
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I shake my head, "no. The extended discomfort of a four and a half hour 2 g burn would be enough to land me in hot water with everyone — 1 g burn, no stops." I could just picture Melanie's smug grin as she berates me for giving a slew of important …
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Six hours at 1 g is a bit longer than I'd like; but if those are our only options, then we'll need to get moving now. The thought of arriving at a Mayaran Naval Yard after my conversation with Kali isn't exactly appealing. I tap into the ship-wide c…
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The whole ship is cramped quarters, and the bridge is no exception – technically – but most people who step onto the bridge disagree. The bridge, depending on how you look at the schematics of the ship, is at the top level of the ship's crew quarter…
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I let Robynne along xir way, and make my way to the bridge... As soon as I'm there, I'm tapping into the crew comm network. "Sitrep."
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I roll my eyes, refocus my attention to the task at hand. I put a hand on Robynne's shoulder, and motion down the hall to xir quarters. Once everyone is out of earshot I whisper, "Rajani found a bomb... Jek and the crew are on it. Now if you'll excu…
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facing adversity+Insight (Rolled: 2d6. Rolls: 6, 4. Total: 10)
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I'm unphased by her displeasure. Truth be told, I'd rather stuff her, and every other member of the nobility in a shuttle, and send them off towards evac. A week sweating together in a tin can destined for the nearest port would humble them a bit...…
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I look to Robynne, mildly annoyed at being right, before putting on my captain face. "I'm sorry, but I don't have to answer that question. Ship protocol dictates I have complete autonomy here, and until we have the situation under control, I'm going…
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I watch the crowd as they slowly process my order, looking to the crew tending to the party to organize the evacuation, as it is. When I'm satisfied with my quick headcount for later reference, I turn my full attention to Robynne. "Of course, sai." …
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Damn it... Rich types tend to think they've got valuable input when they learn something's gone wrong — like they have a large stake in the outcome of operations, and you report to them. At best, they stand by helplessly as you give orders to your c…
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Allevard I sigh, and cross my arms. Without taking my eyes off the crowd, I whisper to them both. "Get it done. Rajani, make sure he and Peshkov have everything they need to isolate and remove this threat. Let me know the moment you feel you've lost…
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"Does that really matter now?" I ask, "what's the approach here, Mr. Bezier?"
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"Damn." I scan the crowd, involuntarily painting each guest I lay eyes on in a suspicious light. Back at drydock, I resented sai Rontegen's decision to stick us with a security consultant. I pleaded with them to let the crew do their jobs, and argue…