MISSION: GET TO ZE CHOPPA

[initiatesnpc]

Date & Time: August 23rd, 2753 (OOCly forward-dated to the 1st)
Location: Uruguay National Defense HQ
Characters: All transports!
Summary: All transports are sent back to Uruguay to download a self-aware AI before it gets bombed out of existence by an early incarnation of the UE. Time distortion effects will be set right either on the way there or on the way back, according to player choice.
Warnings: violence, action movie tension, 3 terabytes of foot fetish porn.

The Transporter drops the entire transport population into what will quickly be established as Home Base, a mile from the vast, sprawling facility that is Uruguay's National Defense HQ. The low roar of helidrones moving above is pervasive, but the black ships can only be glimpsed here and there through the thick cover of trees overhead. If you keep calm and quiet, it's likely you won't be spotted. It's the UND HQ their attention is on, after all.

The population is quickly sorted by attending Initiate employees according to who volunteers to fight and who volunteers to protect, along with those with enough skill to access the computers, and those with enough skill to get them there. The fighters move out first, off to intercept the early UE's ships and ground troops, and to draw the automated defense systems of the facility alike. They'll be in a crossfire, and neither side will be happy to see them there.

The techies and their escorts are sent out far more quietly, in groups of three. Their task is to sneak past the front lines and into the facility itself. There might be alarms and automated defense drones, so those escorts may well be called on to earn their keep. The Initiative can't give any information about which building will house the AI's mainframe, that information was long since lost to history. All they can do is send out enough people to hope that one of them manages to find it.

And remember — as soon as the UE troops withdraw, there will only be minutes until the bomb drops. Everyone would do well to work fast.



[[ Mission information is here, and the techie/escort teams, along with their hacking results, are here. Each techie/escort group will have their own established thread, but Team Distraction and Team We'll Stay Here, Thanks are welcome to thread where ever and however they like! The newbie log that goes up on the 1st will also encompass the arrival back in Exsilium, if you'd like to play that out as well. ]]

Comments

[marked_for_death]

[That was something that she could understand. Whatever they were after was of no interest to her. It rarely was even back in her realm.]

Mmm and just what reputation might that be

[solitaire]

As a man who always makes his mark.

_{( He inclines his head. )}

Still, it's tellin', no? They know who they're workin' with.

[marked_for_death]

[The talk of him always hitting his mark had her smiling back in amusement.]

Now I'd have to see if that was true or not.

[She glanced off towards everyone else for the moment as Remy spoke of their situation.]

That's something I can't disagree with.

[solitaire]

By all means. _{( Another nod, a sly smile. )}

It's enough ta make you think, but no reason not ta help. Uncertain situation.

[marked_for_death]

[The challenge was evident, and while she doubted either of them would take it seriously, there would undoubtedly be something more beneath it. Still her interest was there.] You surely know how to tempt a girl.

Heh, I only help because I have been ordered to, not because I have any interest to help.

[solitaire]

I try my best. _{( That might not be entirely true, but it works out in practice. )}

Orders from the 'Nitiatve, then? Or someone else?

[marked_for_death]

I've no interest in what the Initiative wants. [Which obviously gives him the answer he's looking for, and that her orders came from another.]

[solitaire]

I see. Now I'm interested in who'd be able ta give you orders.

[marked_for_death]

And why would you be interested in such a thing?

[solitaire]

'Cause I find it near impossible ta get a straight answer out a you. So if there's someone out there who can actually tell you what ta do, I'd like ta offer them my sincere compliments.

[marked_for_death]

[His answer left her smiling in her mysterious way. It was almost impossible to get a straight answer out of her, and it was the way that she liked it.]

Mmm offer them your compliments. [She offered him an aluring smile before she stepped up close enough to almost be touching him with her body. Elza peered up at him from beneath her lashes.] I can introduce you, if that's what you wish.

[solitaire]

_{( He leans in even closer, as though daring her to close that distance. )}

Only if it's convenient.

[marked_for_death]

[Her breath almost seemed to teasingly brush against his chin and lips when he leant in closer. She didn't close the distance any further, but the gunner was unwilling to back down either. So instead she smiled in that teasing ways of hers.]

Then I can hardly disappoint you, can I?

[She remained in close for a moment longer before gracefully pulling out to the side. There was no need to tell him to follow, as she knew his curiosity would not allow him to do anything otherwise.]

[ooc: Clive-mun can jump in next! I'll link them to it :D that way we know where he'll be <3 ]

[for_guild_justice]

[Clive was finishing the last preparations for the mission, though he currently stood away from his group. He was checking to make certain he had enough packages of powder and listened to the sentient needs of the three weapons that insisted on putting their impressions on him.

He reached up and adjusted his black hood and then arranged the red belts around his throat comfortably, all business. His cinnamon coloured eyes shifted to take in the sight of Elza, but he made no move otherwise to engage her. Was that someone following her?]

[solitaire]

_{( Remy keeps pace in a leisurely way, his gait not always straight and his eyes wandering constantly. The cards are still in his hands and he doesn’t seem particularly pressed for time—one would think he’d forgotten the impending, urgent mission entirely. But no, as they approach he turns to take in the sight of Clive, then nods to Elza, waiting for her next move. )}

[marked_for_death]

[It was easy to pick out who she was connected with, given that besides the colour, the cloaks both Elza and Clive wore were identical. She knew that Clive was aware of their approach, just as she was aware of Remy's movements behind her.

Approaching Clive, when she drew in close, she stepped off to the side to give line of sight between the two men as she spoke in a teasing tone.]

You wished to meet the one who gave me an order, then here you are.

[The mischievous glint in her eye told Clive more than enough about the encounter, but if the truth be told, she was actually far more interested to see how her usually stoic and abrupt Guild Master would handle it.]

[for_guild_justice]

[He took in the other man with a glance, noting the odd choice of weapon in hand. That must have been either power or the man was very good at distracting people with gambling. He wasn't going to refuse the possibility of both.

He raised an eyebrow at Elza's approach before her words washed over him, and his frown came on and he openly glared at her. This wasn't an interview!]

What's the meaning of this, Elza? [His voice was as much a demand as it was a command.]

[solitaire]

_{( Remy takes this all in--matching cloaks, the words and looks between them--and then laughs. It's not mocking, just a slight chuckle. A response to tension, perhaps. )}

Forgive the intrusion, homme, but the lady an' I were havin' a conversation, and you happened ta come up.

[marked_for_death]

[She always did love it when Clive glared, and that much showed on her expression as her amusement was plain as day. Half brushing off Clive's question, she remained standing between the pair looking ever as casual and comfortable as usual.]

He wanted to see with his own eyes the one who could give me orders. Unless you're denying if of course, handsome.[The unspoken: and seeing the look on your face was an opportunity she couldn't refuse, was obvious to all involve. Shifting her balance, she came to rest her hip against Clive's side as her forearm came up to rest along his shoulder before regarding Remy with a far too pleased smile.] He's a little shy when it comes to talking to others.

[A wink at Remy followed her words.]

[for_guild_justice]

[Clive didn't enjoy being laughed at or having someone possibly laugh at him. Worse yet, it was Elza who was making it all possible and seemed to be enjoying every moment of it too. His glare only darkened as he looked between the two, not enjoying the thought of being part of some personal joke between the two.

He shifted at the indication that he was shy, removing himself from her contact and stepping away. One hand settled on one of his pistols not entirely as an idle threat.]

Get lost, woman. I don't have time for your nonsense, nor am I interested in being some personal joke.

[solitaire]

That's hardly polite.

_{( He says that idly, like he doesn't care much one way or the other and is just choosing to make the observation. )}

An' it wasn't a joke. I was curious.

[marked_for_death]

[She was hardly peturbed by Clive's treatment, but even more amused. To her, he was so cute when he glared and scowled in such a way, and it made her want to embarrass him even more. The fact that Remy stepped in also added to her amusement. Most didn't know, however, that the way Clive reacted was his own defense mechanism when dealing with situations he was unaccustomed to.]

You don't have time for my nonsense?

[Her tone was amused, to say the least, and it was obvious to all involved that she was far from offended by Clive's abrupt attitude. Regarding Remy, she smiled pleasantly.]

He's not used to being social.

[for_guild_justice]

[Clive turned his glare on the other man, shaking his head in his cloak before huffing noisily.] Of course it's not polite, but if you had to deal with her antics all the time, you wouldn't be either.

[He took a step back, giving himself room but also putting them both on good angles for his eyes, his hands and whatever might come up in them at any moment. He narrowed his eyes at Elza, and he knew she was amused. This was clearly not an opportunity she could have passed up.]

Alright, you showed me off. Get back to work.