Dark*Matter: Discovery, The Delphi Paradox

[iwatt]

"Well, I got a friend who I can set you up with. She said I should introduce her to the next gun-toting electronics geek I found. Hope you don't mind she's dating a Jamaican gang leader though."

"I've got a feeling that what we're seeking is what we've felt," thinks Cade out-loud. "Whatta ya'll think?"

"Well, whatever it is, I guess we should find the Delphi crap quickly, before he comes calling."

 

[Shayuri]

"No, I think Cade's right," Meri says after a thoughtful pause.

"I think this...this presence... I think it IS the Delphi crap. So to speak."

 

[Friadoc]

OOC

If it is possible, Cade would like to try and cool some evidence of what caused this event, but he will only do it if he feels he can 1) do it without delaying the mission and 2) do it safely for both his team and the outside world.

So, Falkus, let me know what, if any, Cade's experience and training thus far would let him think about collecting the data.

 

[Falkus]

OOC: I'm back!

Determining what had happened from the team's present location was impossible. What ever had happened to the base had not occurred here, though it had obviously been affected. Perhaps there would be more clues deeper within the facility.

 

[Friadoc]

"Okay, people, everyone ready?" says Cade as he looks around the room. "Let's lock and load."

"Diego, do you wanna stay on point?" Cade asks the young man, figure he'd probably volunteer anyhow.

 

[kinem]

"Sure, why not" Diego replies. He's nervous about this place, but somehow he'd rather occupy himself, focus on the task at hand, rather than give himself time to think about it.

He began to explore the area beyond the door, skirting the dead soldiers. Not sure what to look for, he moves cautiously. He will note any other doors, unusual objects, or potential hazards. The desks don't interest him much as he can't read Russian anyway. If he finds locked doors, he cautiously inspects a corpse, looking for keys.

 

[Shayuri]

Meredith moves ahead right next to, or just behind Diego...however seems best given the width of the hallways. She doesn't look for keys, instead staying alert and keeping an eye out when he has to look around.

 

[iwatt]

Larry takes the rear guard position, careful to scan for any obvious signs of pursuit. The con artist keeps his mind open, and marks their path with chalk in the walls. If they had to get out in a hurry, better to follow that than a PDA's display.

 

[Falkus]

OOC: Happy New Years!

There were more frozen bodies out in the hall, a couple of scientists among the soldiers. Some looked like they had been gunned down entering the base. Others looked like they had been shot in the back while fleeing.

The base was dark, eerie and quiet, and the lingering presence didn't make it feel any more homey. All the doors in the hall were open. Most of the rooms on this level were alike. A few more dead soldiers, discarded weaponry and signs of heavy combat.

 

[kinem]

ooc: Any stairs, or other way to get beyond this level?

"Anyone maybe have a sense of where the presence is stronger?" Diego inquires.