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[archimedeia]

[ Feed: on. The familiar sight of Ward and Resnik on the bridge begins broadcasting on the network, lights from the nearby consoles tinging their faces blue in the dull light. In contrast from their last post, they both look steady, alert, and well-rested.

Resnik is closest to the camera, her arms folded. Ward, by contrast, is behind and to the left of her, half-hidden in the shadows. She begins: ]

We'll keep this short. Within the next 24 hours, we'll be arriving at Strela outpost. The five shuttles that have been repaired have been pre-programmed to dock safely at the station, so those of you who'd like to come on shore leave, now's your chance.

[ Ward walks up behind her, seemingly to check a console to the feed's right. ] We'll be there a few days. Resnik and I will restock the ship's stores, and you can stretch your legs. [ His eyes flick to the camera. ]

Meet us at the shuttle bay tomorrow at 1200 hours. We'll proceed from there.

OOC NOTE ▒ Direct your comments to either Ward or Resnik by placing their name in the subject line, along with the type of return transmission (video, audio, or text). Comments without a specific name in the subject line will be treated as a question directed to the both of them.

Comments

text, no encryption; Ward/Resnik

[syllogism]

Ok, I'm raising my hand with a couple quick questions here.
How are you familiar with this station, and have you ever docked there before?

text, no encryption

[archimedeia]

We've never docked at this particular station before, so we're not as familiar with it as we'd like to be. But it is New Alliance property - government outposts are obligatorily hospitable as far as company is concerned.

voice; Ward or Resnik!

[jurisimpudent]

[Really.]

What can be found on this station, if I might ask?

voice;

[archimedeia]

[ Really really. ]

There should be the usual accommodations: room and board, supplies, et cetera. The same government that owns this station built this ship, so I expect it'll have a familiar ring to it.

[voice] probably resnik but ward can respond too B] eridan don't care

[uncodlyawwesome]

Finally, it's been for fuckin' evver since Tansei, wwhat the fuck took so long? Wwhat kinda shit are wwe gonna be able to get there? You owwe me an actual pit stop.

[...us. he means us.]

[voice] o7!

[archimedeia]

[ Sure he did. ]

Space isn't small, and the jumps aren't linear. [ Resnik pauses. That, and what with the recent events on the ship, they couldn't really risk deviating from their course—not if there was a chance of something escaping. ]

I'm sure there'll be plenty for you there. Unfortunately, I can't tell you exactly what will be available.

[not here ...yet]

[insufferableprick]

[ Dave is reading any unencrypted thread. Info gathering is good. 'course, there's always a chance he'll speak up, but that depends on what other people mine out first. ]

text; ward/resnik; no encryptions

[kringlefuck]

_{[ Ho, ho. Finally he gets to see what the perpetrators look like. He nibbles at his lip before pecking out a response. He's got so many questions for you guys but he isn't going to bombard you with those, actually. ]}
Hoohaa!! Count me in!!!!
Its about friggen time i get to see what the fellas running this joint actually look like!!!!!

Right. Are you saying were stopping where we can actually get supplies for ourselves or is it just for the craft??????
What sort of supplies are chit chatting about here????

text; no encryptions

[archimedeia]

We're not certain, but there should be food, clothing, other necessities. You should be able to barter for supplies, if you've got items to trade.

[ Or you could steal stuff. Resnik's honestly not going to care if you do, but she will if you get caught. ]

video; BOTH

[showbizpanache]

Docking? For what purpose?

[He's a bit new to this.]

video;

[tranquiliorem]

To restock and refuel.

[ And he's a bit blunt about it. ]

Either/Or, video.

[megamind]

Even us non-human ex-cons? [Since he's not sure he want to spill his hand about the watch just yet...] Or do you expect us folks who can't pass for human to enjoy our stay on the murdership while you guys go and have adventures?

Inquiring minds and all.

video.

[archimedeia]

[ You've been knocked down a peg since the mutiny, so she's not worried about you—though the residents might look twice and freak out. ]

We're not going to keep you here if you'd really like to go, but it'll be at your own risk. The human race hasn't made First Contact, and they might point fingers.

Either/Or, Video.

[whatatoolhewas]

Why am I not surprised that they're autocoursed. The better to keep anybody from flying off to make their own way, right?

[Oh well, at least he can get one out.]

I dibs shotgun on one of the new shuttles, autocourse or not. Gotta see how they feel, at least.

Video.

[tranquiliorem]

If you're planning on stealing a shuttle, I wouldn't.

[ Seriously. Don't.

But he'll allow the shotgun thing, complete with small nod. ]

As long as you don't try to drive it off-course.

Video; either

[gofortheoptics]

Is there any pertinent information about Strela's regulations? Laws? Or is it somewhere along the lines of your government's 'standard'?

[Not that she's going to go brandishing her shotgun, but what she's asking is -- will she need to bring it 'just in case'.]

Video;

[archimedeia]

Should be New Alliance standard. You'd have to ask them for specifics, but as long as you stay on the acceptable side of morality, you should be fine.

[ But Resnik's bringing her gun, and Ward his, so. ]

HAY RESNIK. HAY. HAY GIRL.

[goldshirt]

They got a bar on this outpost?

not here

[lieutenants]

[ eye. roll.

but not the terribly judgey kind.

really!

only a little bit judgey. ]

video; either/or

[mortalallergy]

Oh goodie, a field trip.

Now- I'm assuming with the whole alert you've got going on with this, that you two are the ones in charge? I'd like to discuss how shoddily this ship was built in that it's missing some key systems such as inertia dampeners?

video;

[archimedeia]

Sorry to disappoint, but we're not the ones who built the ship.

video;

[suddenlycaptain]

No offense, but I'm not sure I trust the pre-programming around here. [ Not with everything else that's down on this ship, not when a rogue comet or a dust storm can knock it off course. ] I'll be sitting in the pilot's seat in case there's an error. If not, I'll keep my hands to myself.

[ At least until it's docked. ]

video;

[archimedeia]

[ Passengers and their trust issues. You'd think they were warranted, or something. ]

I programmed them myself—there won't be an error. [ Not that she can actually be sure of that with what's been happening lately... ] But if it makes you feel better, that's fine.

both

[statsraaden]

[Stats is all to happy to dock in a harbour, or what looks like it. With a little luck, there'll be other ships there, and their crews and passengers.]

You can expect me there. Oh, one question. What entertainment does the station provide? I'm afraid I'm a little bored right now. [Understatment, thy name is Stats.]

[tranquiliorem]

I'm afraid you'll have to see that for yourself.

[ Read as: they don't know. There'll probably be books. Probably. ]

[voice]

[yardbird]

Stretchin' my legs doesn't sound like such a bad idea.

[Not to mention oh god, change of scenery, get.]

[voice]

[archimedeia]

[ Resnik snorts, not unkindly. ]

You're telling me.

voice; both!

[therangerking]

Why allow us to leave to this new place when you know so little of it?

voice;

[archimedeia]

Because we need the supplies.

[ That's just how it is. ]

[dashhole]

You mean we can get off this tug? [He is so excited by this, you have no idea.]

--Wait, who are you?

[archimedeia]

Commander Resnik. You're new, I take it.

video;

[omigosh]

So is this Strela outpost place basically like a space outlet mall?

[Please let her be right. PLEASE. Because nothing would be cooler than shopping in space.]

video;

[archimedeia]

[ She doesn't really know, but there's always a chance. ]

It's possible.