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exsilium MODS ([personal profile] initiates) wrote in [community profile] exsiliumlogs2012-04-03 10:50 pm

open log » ❝ mission oo1 briefing ❞

Date & Time: 04.04.3312
Location: Training Gymnasium in the Initiative Hold.
Characters: Everyone.
Summary: Everyone is summoned to a briefing and training, pre-mission for the very first mission.
Warnings: None.

There would come a demanding ping on every netbook at once. An urgent call to arms, a request for each and every transport to return to the Initiative Hold immediately. If ignored, the ping would continue until it reached its full volume -- overtaking the senses only until its owner complied, deafening in its insistence. At the Hold, there were several more Initiative attendees to rush each and every transport into a large training gymnasium previously unseen by all residents of the island of Exsilium. The auditorium was massive -- its walls whitewashed, its ceiling patterned with dim, purple ambient lighting.

There was a stage set up near the very back of the large room. A man, stern and young-looking, stood in the center of the stage and held a microphone in front of his pursed lips. Behind the stage was a set of time travel plates more populated than even the arrival room -- there had to be at least forty-five plates, all attended by a member of the Initiative, who stood beside the plate in wait and with a distant expression. Only once all of the transports were successfully congregated into their auditorium, did the astringent, black-haired man begin to speak. "This is a briefing," he began, his voice equally authoritative and matching the expression of great urgency on his angular features. "Tomorrow, we begin our very first mission. A mission into the past.

You will be sent to the year 115 CE, in the midst of a turmoil between the Romans and an Assyrian village. It is in both ours and imperatively your own best interest to help defend this village, and to send the Romans retreating to their own homes. You absolutely must comply with this mission. Not only for yourselves, but for your families at home in their own worlds. For all of us.

You will have twenty-four hours from this time to utilise this gymnasium. You will find an array of weaponry at your disposal, and will have access to your own chosen weapon. Use them. Train fiercely, as you have no choice in this initial mission to pick a different path. You all must fight. After your twenty-four hours of practise, you will be given your cloaking devices -- they will make you untraceable to the native people to the time in which you find yourself. Do not, under any circumstances, remove your cloaking device. It will not only be detrimental to you, but to your friends and your colleagues here, as well as your friends and family in their home worlds.

You will be summoned back from whatever your whereabouts at the success of your mission. Should you die during your mission, you will be summoned immediately and brought into the Initiative Infirmary and you will be healed. Do not die. Do not turn your back on your colleagues and your friends. Remain vigilant. The imperative nature of the success of your mission will be made clear upon your return to this world. There is nothing more that we can give than our word.

Finally, I will be coming with you. I will be your mentor and your guide during our mission and I will do my utmost to keep you safe, prepared, trained and informed. Slowly, our world here in Exsilium will become less and less enshrouded in mystery. Slowly, we are able to reveal our true selves, and with it we hope we will gain a much-needed trust. We do not withhold information easily, and it comes to us at a great cost. Thank you, everyone, and let your sessions begin!
"
peachhat: (AnotherSmile)

[personal profile] peachhat 2012-04-07 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Tenshi took his response (and lack thereof considering a verbal one) as approval. With one fluid movement, she dashed forward at a very high speed, starting with a rapid flurry of slashes with her blade left to right, right to left, while there was a pattern, it was one that changed quickly.

Which, as it happened, was material enough right now to be parried, the only unusual part was that the slashes were "longer" than those of a sword would be.
]

Silent treatment, eh?
wantsapprentice: (Hand)

[personal profile] wantsapprentice 2012-04-07 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ It is a very deliberate choice, the mask and helmet he wears. The armor is as well, but given those who are present, he thinks it wise to conceal his identity, at least for the time being.

But she -- he has seen many a curious thing in his day, but none quite like her.

Turning his blade, he salutes her quite formally -- not shy, simply silent -- and tilts his head in her direction.

A greeting, of sorts, however unorthodox it may seem. ]
wantsapprentice: (Intent)

[personal profile] wantsapprentice 2012-04-07 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
Robin.

He notices the boy's approach before he even says a word, and in truth, he's only been expecting it. The disguise he's donned is distinctive if nothing else, and not one to go unnoticed.

He doesn't say a word, only inclines his head briefly in the youngster's direction. Raising his blade, he assumes an appropriate stance -- defensive to start.

Let the games begin.
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[personal profile] kindofadick 2012-04-07 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
"Not one for words, are you? That's fine by me."

Robin smirks and spins his bo-staff around, extending it to it's full size. Eyes his opponent, trying to take in as much as he can. His opponent is several inches taller than he is and has a good twenty to thirty pounds on him. Judging his his armor that weight is all muscle too.

So he'll have to be quick and focus on making precise, explosive strikes. Takes a few steps backwards before he charges forward and starts off with a quick kick towards his mask.
onemoredeath: (do tell)

[personal profile] onemoredeath 2012-04-07 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Do you expect more so than that?"

Takegami paused in his study a wicked looking knife, raising an eyebrow at the rather militant person. Slim with fine features, he didn't look like someone used to a heavy workout though he had been in the training center long before the call to arms had gone out. He was now letting himself cool down, having placed the bokken from earlier back and took the knife in its stead.

He studied Osprey for a moment and then smiled, pointing with his chin at the man calling himself their mentor.

"They have no idea what we are getting into once we transport there. They have no means of knowing what will the moving stone to get the troops away. Some are already planning diplomacy, others attack. Perhaps one will be more useful than the other. Perhaps not. We will no doubt find that out within our allotted time frame."

Nodding he slid the blade into its sheath, giving the mentor a long look before dipping his head. "Everything goes wrong during the first attempt of anything. Just be glad that we have warning to what we are going to face."
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[personal profile] checksum 2012-04-07 06:55 am (UTC)(link)
"The last time I was involved with an operation this badly planned, it ended with having to blow up a habitat, with more than a thousand people dead, stacks unrecoverable," Osprey comments.

"And we have no real actionable data about what we're going to face. No idea of force strength or distribution, leadership structure, terrain..." He shakes his head. "All they've done is get a bunch of the kids here upset about who we're going up against. Sub-optimal across the board."
onemoredeath: (did i forget a finger)

[personal profile] onemoredeath 2012-04-07 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
Takegami just chuckled in response. Well, yes, it did sound a horrible way to fight a war, but are they really going to be attacking? Maybe with this first attempt, they were going in as support to the natives, which would a skillset more like his own than that of all out warriors.

"This is where people who can make a military type of strategy should step up, yes?"

It was simple enough in his mind. Those who knew about planning for an army should start to organize the army. Right now the children were working themselves into a frenzy over the possibility of betraying their country, while others were milling about wasting their energies or stabbing themselves in the foot. It didn't take a genius to realize that they will need field leaders. Takegami just wondered why no one else had suggested it yet.

"Most are too busy fretting to actually step into that position from what I've seen." He rolled his shoulders. "Or are too busy trying to go back home."
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[personal profile] checksum 2012-04-07 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
Osprey sighs. "I don't do wars and battles. I do security penetration, solo or small squad. I slip through the cracks, accomplish my objectives, and get out. To do that, I need intel."

He looks around. "Any idea how to find somebody willing to act like a general?"
feel_nevermore: (Well at least)

[personal profile] feel_nevermore 2012-04-07 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Raven's breath caught in her throat at what he said. The closeness between them and the emotions radiating from him adding to that. She couldn't find the words to answer. For the first time, she was scared but she didn't want to show it to him. She wanted to be strong.]

We're gonna be fine.

[His hands fell back down and he spoke again. Half-serious, half-teasing. It was like everytime she got to see a glimpse of his true self, it made her smile softly. He wanted to make this work. But she didn't want him to change who he was.]

Don't worry. I'll deal with the old Roman ladies.
musclebeast: Vouloir ♐ Leppu (D --> Flummo%)

[personal profile] musclebeast 2012-04-07 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah no, whipping his legs up and jerking his arms down to try and propel Jack down and into the floor before he leaps away and lands not very far from him.]

[The best.]
musclebeast: ? ♐ ? (D --> Converse)

[personal profile] musclebeast 2012-04-07 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm not sure we're being given a choice." For some reason whispering right back.
musclebeast: Vouloir ♐ Xamag (D --> Perspire)

[personal profile] musclebeast 2012-04-07 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, there was an issue with trackers being placed on us. I was here, but I thankfully managed to keep my STRONG physique clean of any alien probes and devices. I am confused though, as to why some are allowing these to stay in them? I was led to believe they could be successfully removed.

[A sigh.]

But then again, we are already being tracked in our units anyway.
musclebeast: Vouloir ♐ Xamag (D --> Perspire)

[personal profile] musclebeast 2012-04-07 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"I am not sure. They haven't really issued any punishments that I am aware of," pause. His jaw clenches, quickly removing a towel to hold against the back of his neck. Oh... oh, punishment. Not they certainly have not done or mentioned anything about that.

"So, I suppose we merely have to see... I will most likely decline service to them, perhaps I will be shown what their reaction will be?" Oh... oh perhaps.
honkhonkwoof: (♑ discomfort)

[personal profile] honkhonkwoof 2012-04-07 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"... yeah. Or you could just, be, I dunno, askin' them all right up what'd be happenin'? Wonder if they'd even tell..." Frankly, he doesn't want to know what would happen were someone to say no.

"Uuuh... but I'm not really thinkin' their kinda punishment would be bein' all that enthrallin'. Like, maybe it'd be somethin' worse than just all a slap on the wrist." He guesses Equius can... do whatever he wants with that, though.
musclebeast: Appearify ♐ ? (D --> Ve%)

[personal profile] musclebeast 2012-04-07 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Seeing that they barely tell us anything as it is, I'm led to believe they will not. I suppose it is worth trying though, not that what they will do will properly deter me from my decision to not assist them in their traitorous efforts." A pause, thinking for a moment.

"Of course, a simple slap on the wrist won't do much to change someone's mind... But then, the possibilities are really endless."

"I suppose, uh, you are going to do as they say then, Highblood?"
onemoredeath: (i can read your fear)

[personal profile] onemoredeath 2012-04-07 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"Look to the politicians or the people who claim leadership in their worlds, but I am sure they will need intel in order to figure out how best to use the people we have."

He glanced around the room, noting which ones were probably of a more thinking bent than a fighting bent. There were a few that he would never put in charge of a group - he really did not like the sound of them despite their supposed helplessness. Others though, they might be better.

"I talked to a young queen that sounded eager enough to lead; her king is here as well but he seems more of a follower. I think there are a few students that are a little more than students, and of course there are a few trolls, even if their ages as questionable."
honkhonkwoof: (♑ i guess)

[personal profile] honkhonkwoof 2012-04-07 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
He nods shortly. "Supposes that means I should all get to trainin'..." But he pauses, distaste clear on his face. "Ain't sure I'm wantin' to start on with any of my 'voodoos, though. You gonna get to any of that trainin' noise for just takin' up times sake, bro? Since you ain't gonna be helpin' them."
musclebeast: Vouloir ♐ ? (D --> Question)

[personal profile] musclebeast 2012-04-07 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"I train on my own time- voodoos?" Wait that... isn't that the ability indigos have? Can you even train that?
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[personal profile] moirailcompass 2012-04-07 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[She wrinkled her nose. The idea of having anything unnatural in her body was a rather repulsive thought. Even if it didn't cause any damage she would have wanted to get rid of it as soon as possible. She supposed people must have their reasons, though.]

Hopefully this mission might shed a little light on some things. And it sounds simple enough.
musclebeast: Appearify ♐ ? (D --> Doubt)

[personal profile] musclebeast 2012-04-07 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd hope so, but they have done well to keep this vague so far. [A groan, breathing in deep as he closes his eyes and pushes up his shades.]

Right then. [He glances to her, crossing his arms again.]

I have yet to really ask you what you have been getting to since your arrival. Have your roommates shown up yet?
moirailcompass: (Everybody's pickin' up)

[personal profile] moirailcompass 2012-04-07 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[She nodded, brightening a bit] They have! They're both about our age, humans. One is named Raimundo, the other Jericho. As far as furst impurressions go so far, I really like them.
musclebeast: Vouloir ♐ ? (D --> E%plore)

[personal profile] musclebeast 2012-04-07 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah.

[...Eehh, from what he has seen on the network, either of them don't seem to be good influences.]

Whether or not you like them doesn't help support if they're good enough though.
moirailcompass: (pic#2603201)

[personal profile] moirailcompass 2012-04-07 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh shoosh now. They're purrlenty good enough. They're nice, and fun, and purrety strong too. [Well, she had seen what Raimundo was capable of at least. Though from what she had seen Jericho was one of those Titan people so she assumed he was quite capable as well.]
musclebeast: Vouloir ♐ ask3quius@tumblr (D --> Fi%ate)

[personal profile] musclebeast 2012-04-07 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't you shoosh me. I know best, I always have. And we will see. [Hmph, well 'strong' is good to hear at least... but he will see. He will see.]

And besides them?
moirailcompass: (she'll close her eyes and fly away)

[personal profile] moirailcompass 2012-04-07 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Not too much. Training mostly. I've been talking with one of the doctors that runs the clinic--Dr. Watson to see if I can help out there.

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