voice, backdated to 5/10

[2leftfeet]

This is Shepard, formally Commander of the SSV Normandy. Recon mission to map out unexplored areas of the ship is set to move out as of oh-eight-hundred hours, day six of the current jump cycle. [That's eight am on the 12th for anyone with a functioning earth-calibrated calendar on them.] We should be back no later than day 14 [the 20th] for those of you worried we're going to get ourselves killed.

That said and done: if this goes well, we'll be running again next jump. If you want to volunteer for next month, fill out the attached form below. I'll organize you into teams so you can be properly outfitted by the next jump. I shouldn't need to say it, but anyone who volunteers should know they might not come back in one piece.

[Or at all. Technicalities.]

As a last call for technical support: if anyone has any radio equipment or anything that transmits independently of the comms network, we'd appreciate your donation. I can't guarantee the safe return of the equipment, but I for one sure as hell have my fingers crossed for it.

Shepard out.

[As promised, the following document for any prospective volunteers is attached to the transmission:]

Name:
Crew Number:
Previous Occupation:
Applicable Skills:

I, [NAME], am aware of the physical and psychological danger I may be at risk for by running ops including but not limited to: hallucinations, loss of life or limb due to 'manticores' (see above) and/or other hostile personal, loss of life or limb via missing the jump etc.

TALILOCK, PRIVATE TO MAY'S RECON GROUP:

Fireteams and Comms Liaisons are required to report to the Medical Bay at 0800hrs, day 6 for survival gear and additional outfitting. Strongly encourage you to pack light re: personal belongings.

From Medical Bay: Fireteam Agincourt will leave from Engineering, Hastings from the Oxygen Gardens, Shasta from the Flight Deck, Nairobi from Medical Bay and Perugia from Level 15's Passenger Quarters. Additional information for Comms check and day to day operations will be provided at day-of briefing in Medical.

Any no shows will be considered discharged and the operation will proceed without. Any questions?

TALILOCK, PRIVATE TO JAX TELLER:

If I go MIA, I need someone willing to sift through any data we send back.


((ooc: expect an ooc comms post to go up for this shortly and logs to follow! thank you everyone!))

Comments

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[brainsqueeze]

Have you run these missions before?

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[2leftfeet]

On the ship: no
Prior to arrival: yes

Do you want a full copy of my credentials?

[s a s s.]

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[brainsqueeze]

There are copies of those here?

I wouldn't say no to knowing something of the capabilities of the person leading this.

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[2leftfeet]

Well I can definitely copy it from the last time someone asked.


Name: Lt.Cdr. Lydia Shepard
Crew Number: 023 » 001
Previous Occupation: N7 Alliance Marines, Council Spectre
Applicable Skills: Career marine with thirteen years service and combat experience, graduated N7 from the Interplanetary Combatives Academy (designations running from N1-7). Proficient in combat leadership, ops across varying terrain including zero-g, diving and front line trauma care. Prior combat experience with organic and non-organic hostiles. Recon, heavy and light weaponry, some technical and engineering skill, familiarity with spacefaring vessels.

TALILOCKED;

[debts]

I know we've lost a few of our numbers with the jumps.
Has that been handled?

talilocked;

[2leftfeet]

We're down two, one from Agincourt and Hastings respectively. Both teams still have the minimum of three remaining so there won't be any rearranging done unless someone skips out on briefing.

talilocked;

[debts]

Thanks.

[ That's it.

See how that competent shit gets handled, TQ? ]

same lock.

[darkart]

Understood.

[2leftfeet]

Note.

Any luck with that mirror charm?

[darkart]

Ready to use. I've done all the testing I can without actually sending someone down there.

[ PRIVATE. ]

[makedo]

Solid copy.

private;

[2leftfeet]

[SHE CAN PRACTICALLY HERE YOU GRINNING, COLBERT.]

You're down Pietro. Is that going to cause any problems?

private;

[makedo]

[ HE'S EXCITED SO WHAT ]

No. He was a wildcard.

[ meaning he had issues with authority and brad didn't entirely trust him to behave himself and not get them all killed or worse, but that's neither here nor there. ]

text. locked4evar.

[vindictam]

[ hi commander he's here to make your life... weird again. ]

My injuries have been healing well, I should be well enough come time.

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[2leftfeet]

[Remind her to thrash Colbert for not mentioning anything.]

You're sure that you'll be recovered?

[vindictam]

[ whistles innocently. ]

I heal well. Faster than home, and I've most certainly marched on worse.

TALILOCK

[kutte]

You got it. Whatever you need, Shep.
You gonna be good out there?

TALILOCK

[2leftfeet]

Thanks.

We'll be fine. I've got a pretty good track record.

TALILOCK

[kutte]

Not doubting you, just invested in making sure you're gonna be back.
Breaking in a new drinking buddy up here'd be a bitch.

voice;

[wiped]

Recon missions?

[ thomas says the words slowly, like he's testing them out. ]

In the parts of the ship you haven't been to yet?

voice;

[2leftfeet]

That's right. We're trying to map the interior of the ship, identify network deadzones etc. Next month we'll be planting comms routers to broaden the area the network can reach.

voice;

[wiped]

Can anyone join? You don't make people work their way up, even if they've just arrived?

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[c24]

[ Hey, it's that one guy! He's pretty good at filling out stuff. Not truthfully, but... ]

Name: John Grimm
Crew Number: 031 » 076
Previous Occupation: RRTS Privatized Marine, Special Ops
Applicable Skills: Seven years of combat and reconnaissance experience, leadership experience, proficient in sniper and assault rifles, close combat, basic first-aid and trauma care, comes already equipped with witty codename and extra endurance, makes a good meatshield, etc.

[ He would add immortal, but that seems like pushing it. Ah well, you'll find out soon enough the first time he gets a leg torn off by manticores. NBD. ]

I, John Grimm, am aware of the physical and psychological danger I may be at risk for by running ops including but not limited to: hallucinations, loss of life or limb due to 'manticores' (see above) and/or other hostile personal, loss of life or limb via missing the jump etc.

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[2leftfeet]

Codenames. Hell. I knew I'd forgotten something.

Congratulations on joining the Unadvised Reconnaissance Division. We'll be out of contact for most of the cycle, but for now get into contact with Maria Hill (031 » 021). She'll put you in contact with the new starts for next cycle and we'll go from there.

Are you considering joining any of the ship's departments? Jax Teller in Gunnery could probably use help showing people how to shoot straight.

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[c24]

Codenames are essential to a successful campaign. Might want to get on that.

Alright.

Haven't considered much of anything yet, but if it gets me closer to an armory, I might as well.