( video ) uns: maxwell & jtk | thesa : ready up

[braidedwonder]

[ Video greetings from Jim Kirk and Duo Maxwell, who are both in what looks like one of the various tech rooms on Thesa Station. The only lights are emergency ones and glittering bits from the computers themselves. In the background, the blaring sound of an alarm siren is audible, though it's been muffled in here (possibly by someone disconnecting the speaker or shoving a sock over it, who knows).

Jim begins: ] As you're aware, the Natha left Thesa a few weeks ago, and the station has been in a state of low-power ever since. Stable, just running quieter. Today, though - [ he thumbs over his shoulder. ] Full-on emergency mode.

[ Here's where the braided pilot finally chips in, looking away from the screen he’s been typing and swiping away at in the background, throwing his braid over his shoulder with his typical candor, blue eyes finally turning to the camera to look at it instead of rudely staring off to the side to see what he could diagnose. ]

So, from what I can gather there’s nothin’ going on with the ship that would typically trigger emergency mode like this. Electricity is as stable as it’s gonna get, the shields are all up and there’s nothin’ within immediate range of the ship that the sensors show as a threat.. [ Duo pauses, clicks a few more buttons with a crease in his brow of concentration - ] .. so, yeah, there’s no obvious reason this is happening other than maybe the fact the Natha are gone for ..

[ A flick of a hand. ] .. Whatever they’re gone for.

But… [ There’s some weight to this, and that usually jovial or smirking face is dead serious as he looks back to the screen. ] .. all the training equipment is stuck in a conflict mode to teach people how to fight. Both physical combat as well as the flight modules for people who want to be that eager about it.

If anyone has any experience or clearances for the Natha’s mobile suits there’s training modules for that, and I’d be happy to offer to let you go against my mobile suit with the promise I’ll treat ya nice and gentle. [ Duo grins in that cocky way again, turning to Jim as if saying he’s done from here. ]

Following that, [ Jim says, exchanging a look with Duo, ] if anyone has spacecraft or advanced computer experience would like to come and be briefed on the situation, you're encouraged to do so, in case something happens to necessitate defending Thesa. [ The worry isn't just Thesa itself, of course, but the people asleep up here. ] I know most of us are focused on what's happening with the potential for a resurrected dragon, and this is horrible timing. Hopefully it'll remain a preventative measure up here.

Thanks.

[ Duo gives a little bit of a ‘saluting’ motion, though it’s clearly not military grade before turning back to his screens. ]

Looks like we’ll do best to be prepared on both fronts – everyone better be ready.

Comments

video | un: princess.mipha

[fisherwife]

It seems like they're trying to prepare us for battle, but... The questions becomes 'with who' and 'why' very quickly. Unless it's in response to potentially fighting the dragon.

Which I suppose would imply they've gone up against it before if there's preparations in place for its return.

[Mipha shakes her head, expression grim, but determined.] I'll start stockpiling what I can from the clinic. If Ruta was activated I might be more help... [GIANT MECHA ELEPHANT VS. GIANT DRAGON? SIGN HER UP.]

video; un: mantis

[uglybug]

Maybe I can help. [She can. She just has zero confidence in her own abilities.] What is the difference between the low power state and emergency mode?

video / un: chocobro

[punshots]

S-so, what you're sayin' is...we might have to defend both El Nysa and Thesa?

[ Well, if that isn't a goddamn bitch of an unsatisfactory situation. ]

You think Thesa needs us more right now?

Voice | un: PrincessAllura

[quintessent]

What if the threat to Thesa is the same as what is threatening Olympia and Wyver?

[Could the dragon be that powerful? Or does the Natha know something that everyone else doesn't (a much more likely situation).]

In any case, I have experience with spacecrafts. Although my Lion is missing, I am sure I could learn to pilot something else, if the need arises.

id: killjoy

[motivation]

it wasn't me

( a contribution of quality. clearly of vital importance. dutch didn't break thesa station, stop the press.

on a more serious note: ) might be good to establish some kind of rota so someone can sound the alarm if anyone or anything comes for the stasis chamber

text; un: troyard

[terrantrash]

_{[God dammit why this all Slaine wants is a normal, domestic life. He's tired of being dragged back onto the pain train, but feels obligated to respond. Urgh.]}

I've spacecraft experience, both in rocketry and in piloting. I've piloted mobile suits before but I find I'm better controlling something that has wings.

vidya

[emblazes]

I can help.

[He's an experienced pilot, experienced with war and the like. While he may not know exactly what he's going to be up against or why, he knows enough people here and there to want to defend the place.

Old habit or something. He could be slightly more specific provided the options (suits vs computers), but he'll wait on technicalities.]

video, un: sakepls

[devilcalling]

[ That Ryoko is already swinging her legs over the support beam to drop down as she starts up a reply would be telling to anyone that knew her, but that's just the thing. Most people that know her well are in stasis aboard Thesa. Unlike her people on the ground, they can't move or fight should something attack the station and -- well, moving is, in Ryoko's case and opinion, better than stewing in the tangible tension of the present atmosphere on the ground.

Honestly, this whole dragon zombie business is turning out to be a huge pain. ]

I've got your knowledge and experience right here, but no clearance and Ryo-Ohki is still napping up there. Can't say that's ever stopped me, though. I'll be up in a minute.