|
|
Post by Kasuga Naosuko on Jun 4, 2017 9:14:57 GMT 10
The introductions complete, Naosuko returns to the matter at hand. "Searching for mundane outside influences should be something that I can take care of, if our priests wish to search for traces of other influences. This one does not wish to sully your honor with such deeds," She bows in respect to those present, "though I may require the assistance of your ship Daigotsu-sama. Its senses may be more acute than my little cargo freighter."
|
|
|
|
Post by Asako Kokishin on Jun 4, 2017 10:22:52 GMT 10
"Koshuud Tai-Wen. Top of class for Engineering at the Shinjo Flight Academy some dozen years past. If it flies, I can fix it. If it shoots, I can improve on it." Tai-Wen measures the room, and decides that introduction should suffice with a nod of her head. "My name is Moto Ariel. I am of like kind with Daigotsu-san, a priest of the kami, though of the Iuchi school myself. I've also talents with spacecraft, as Shimazu-sama has mentioned. It is an honor to have been chosen for this task." Ariel gives a deep, respectful bow to the room. "And that would make me Shinjo Ketaan, and my job is proving that Shimazu-sama's praise is neither idle nor unwarranted," Ketaan sweeps his outer robe around him in a fanciful whoosh of fine Unicorn silk, the purple cloth in stark contrast to the strange, flowing silver of his odd glove. Of the odd gloves that all of them wear. He rises from his bow with a joyous smirk, and leans up against a wall. "In summation, we have the distinct pleasure of being the Wake Angels. You may have heard of us." OOC: I don't know. Have I heard of them? I'd like to make a roll. On that subject, how will we be handling rolls in this game? |
|
|
|
Post by The Wake Angels on Jun 4, 2017 19:37:53 GMT 10
"Koshuud Tai-Wen. Top of class for Engineering at the Shinjo Flight Academy some dozen years past. If it flies, I can fix it. If it shoots, I can improve on it." Tai-Wen measures the room, and decides that introduction should suffice with a nod of her head. "My name is Moto Ariel. I am of like kind with Daigotsu-san, a priest of the kami, though of the Iuchi school myself. I've also talents with spacecraft, as Shimazu-sama has mentioned. It is an honor to have been chosen for this task." Ariel gives a deep, respectful bow to the room. "And that would make me Shinjo Ketaan, and my job is proving that Shimazu-sama's praise is neither idle nor unwarranted," Ketaan sweeps his outer robe around him in a fanciful whoosh of fine Unicorn silk, the purple cloth in stark contrast to the strange, flowing silver of his odd glove. Of the odd gloves that all of them wear. He rises from his bow with a joyous smirk, and leans up against a wall. "In summation, we have the distinct pleasure of being the Wake Angels. You may have heard of us." OOC: I don't know. Have I heard of them? I'd like to make a roll. On that subject, how will we be handling rolls in this game? OOC: Don't know how it is being handled, but each of them has a point of Fame, Glory 2.5. |
|
|
|
Post by emeralddragon on Jun 4, 2017 23:00:59 GMT 10
((OOC: With the G/H/S thread up you have two options at your disposal. If your character would have a reason to have come across the other character by reputation, then I won't ask for a roll. For example most of you likely have heard of Ikoma Tamiyo, the R-Pop idol, so I would hardly make you roll. Likewise most people in the Imperial Navy proper have likely heard of highly skilled opponents, so its not unreasonable to say both the Wake Angels and Daigotsu Enshiro have heard of each other, especially since conflicts between the Spider and Unicorn are common. Otherwise your looking at a mostly standard Lore: Heraldry roll (with the TN at 40-(Gloryx5 + Statusx2)) Keep in mind that as with traditional Rokugan, even if you don't end up knowing who they are, your supposed to act like you do.))
A three eyed reptilian creature drops from the ceiling onto the table, as if to catch some sort of invisible prey, before scampering up to the Shimazu's Shoulder and watching the rest of the Samurai carefully. Hirosue's face briefly makes a smile, although whether its at the folly of his pet, or a response to the Diagotsu is hard to say. Then he moves back to the issue at hand, "The situation with the Lost, most specifically the actual Chuda, is complex. As far as we are aware they were wiped out in the recent conflict... but then we thought they were killed to the man when the Festering Pit was closed, so the risk is their. Its possible these aliens that serve the Jealous Realm, the 'Gaijin Chuda' still have some Samurai amoung their number...
However Asako-san, if you wish to speak bluntly, your specialist knowledge into the nature of non-humans is why you are here. Should it come to pass that this is caused by a race of creatures Rokugan has yet to meet, be it that they come from an unexplored part of the galaxy, or perhaps even from a different spirit realm, your skills may end up being quite useful."
|
|
|
|
Post by The Wake Angels on Jun 5, 2017 7:09:20 GMT 10
Ketaan shows open interest in the strange lizard, bemusedly returning its gaze, before shaking off his distraction and returning to the task at hand. "Shimazu-sama, hate to be a bother again, but as we are to be acting under Emerald Magistrate authority, what sort of clearance are we being allowed? As this is a mission to be kept quiet, surely there will be no harm in."
"Are we going to get the specs and layout of the battlestation?" Tai-Wen bluntly finishes for him.
|
|
|
|
Post by Asako Kokishin on Jun 5, 2017 10:27:35 GMT 10
|
|
|
|
Post by emeralddragon on Jun 5, 2017 11:32:30 GMT 10
((OOC: Thats a pass. I do request that you work out such TNs yourself largely. Also note after this I will wait for 24 hours to give our Diagotsu a chance to post.))
Another button press and a new projection comes up, a Medium sized space station visible with a long extension on one side, "The Akuma's Wrath has a reasonable defense array, although that can be overwhelmed should a large force attack it. It is however equip with powerful shields, designed to hold off most attacks until neighboring fleets come to its aid, and of course like most spider holdings, it is quite resistant to boarding due to Obsidian being used in sections of its hull as well as the stationed defense force. Obviously its most effective weapon is its Kinetic bombardment rods, but as they are mostly reliant on gravity, its not a weapon that can be used on any ship apart from perhaps a Star Destroyer.
And even then, not effectively."
The Spider falls silent for a moment, "Full specs shall be available for you. However should it become clear that you will need to destroy the station rather then take it back, you would be advised that unless their is immediate threat to the Empire that you call for reinforcements before you engage. Especially if its fallen to Taint."
|
|
|
|
Post by Daigotsu Enshiro on Jun 5, 2017 19:59:25 GMT 10
If Enshiro is familiar with the Wake of Angels, he does not show it outwardly.
Interesting that we have recruited such a renowned group of Unicorn, given our frequent skirmishing...
"Excellent. The schematics will doubtlessly prove useful. And worry not, should the need for reinforcements arrive, I will call upon them. Though, I admit: I revel at the opportunity to purge xenos or the forces of Jigoku from Ningen-Do. For this chance, I must thank you."
Enshiro bows generously towards his fellow Spider.
Despite this chance, though, I mean to survive this endeavor. My gravestone will not read, 'He died doing the right thing.'
Enshiro begins mulling over some stratagems in his mind. Perhaps long-ranged missile bombardment would be effective? Or perhaps some of the less... traditional methods the Shimazu are fond of.
|
|
|
|
Post by Kasuga Naosuko on Jun 6, 2017 1:39:54 GMT 10
Naosuko moved closer to the table, examining the image from a few sides. This was the first time that she had seen such a weapon before, but aside from the weapon of mass destruction it looked like many other Rokugani satellites. The grease stained samurai-ko leaned in a bit. Hopefully it was all a misunderstanding, but still knowing the weaknesses of such stations would be useful for a variety of reasons. Studying the picture (Engineering/Int): 6d10o10k3 40 (Same roll if Perception is used) "What is usually required to move such things?" She asked, turning her attention back to the Emerald Magistrate. "This one thinks that it must require a concert of prayer to Open the Way." |
|
|
|
Post by emeralddragon on Jun 6, 2017 12:01:25 GMT 10
"For short distances it has a small engine," the diagram rotates, "As well as three RSC thrusters to stabilize it as it enters orbit. Otherwise it normally requires a team of 5 to 6 Shugenja to Open the Way, although often 10 are used to speed up the process and allow for longer and quicker flights"
As Naosuko looks over the space station, multiple potential entry points become clear. Some of these are the intended ones, and others are clearly traps, given the nature of the Spider, and entry to those points would almost certainly be unwise. However their are a few exhaust vents that could be used to access the station without anyone knowing. Of course to do so would be a clear risk to your sanity as each of the vents is surrounded by a ring of Obsidian based off the diagram, and its quite possible the vent's themselves are lined with it. But then, if you are an alien servant of Jigoku that possibly wouldn't be a concern.
Of course those vents likely have other security measures as well, and they lead to the reactor core, not a sane place for anyone to go...but its a possibility.
"If their are no further questions, then I will draw this meeting to a close," He slides a set of datasticks over the table, one to each pilot, "These contain the coordinates of the last known site of the Space Station as well as schematics you can browse at your leisure. Keep in mind that you are on an unknown timetable, and face an enemy of unknown capabilities."
|
|
|
|
Post by Asako Kokishin on Jun 6, 2017 14:01:18 GMT 10
"Will you be joining us in the search Shimazu-sama? If not, how do you prefer for us to get in contact with you should we require anything or have something to report? Alas, also as a courtier I am not typically placed into situations where there will be obvious danger. My clan would of course outfit me with a firearm if I were to explain the situation to them, but given that there is not time to make a formal petition and the discrete nature of the operation, I do not believe that the option is available to me..." Etiquette/Awareness to request a sidearm without loss of honor (by saying something stupid like "my clan doesn't provide for me": orokos.com/roll/522387 |
|
|
|
Post by emeralddragon on Jun 7, 2017 3:51:55 GMT 10
((OOC: A Pass. You maintain your honor, especially given you gave an RP answer as well.))
The Spider considers Kokishin's request, before turning to the Diagotsu, "You have something appropriate I am sure. On this satellite you can acquire many things, but weapons doesn't tend to be one of them. Besides, better his life be in your hands, Daigotsu-san then my own." A touch of a smile, although this one held less mirth.
Turning back to the rest of the group, he adds, "As for myself, I will not be coming. I am too recognizable, and I there is a possibility that my appearance could either make leads dry up, or reveal the very secret we are trying to keep. My contact details through comm are in those same datasticks. I trust you will not contact me on an unsecure channel and only if you have news."
|
|
|
|
Post by Kasuga Naosuko on Jun 7, 2017 6:14:04 GMT 10
The poorly dressed samurai-ko takes one of the offered datasticks, examines it for a moment and then puts it into her well-worn obi for examination later. Perhaps a 'new' airgapped datapad is in order, something that she could find on this station easily enough. Naosuko settles back into her seat, "So, how do we want to proceed samurai-samas?"
"Do we go straight for those coordinates, arrive somewhere else in that system or would we rather examine the schematics?"
|
|
|
|
Post by Daigotsu Enshiro on Jun 7, 2017 9:28:30 GMT 10
Enshiro nods in assent to his fellow Spider. He replies reassuringly, "We will not waste your time with idle banter."Turning to Kokishin he says, "There are more than a few weapons aboard my vessel, I'm sure we could find something fitting to your tastes."
To Naosuko, "We should head over swiftly, before anything of the scene changes too much. We can review the schematics while en route."
|
|
|
|
Post by Asako Kokishin on Jun 7, 2017 9:47:42 GMT 10
Asako Kokishin replies to Enshiro. "I thank you, Daigotsu-sama. I have no particular taste for weapons, as I prefer to heal wounds rather than cause them, but I am not so unrealistic as to believe an enemy, particularly THE enemy, shares my sense of morality, so I have at least some training with weapons. A simple sidearm will suit me fine. Leave the fancy weapons for the real fighters."
He returns his attention to the group. "I also agree that we should head to the site. Not everyone can pilot at once. The rest of us can look at the schematics while we travel."
|
|
