The Long Journey Home

[Aleksandra Zhukov]

Alexandra buckles down near ecstatic with glee.

			Finally a countdown, a t minus, a level of unprecedented anticipation. I'm really glad I took that Gastric balancer for the G forces.

 

[J. D. Tsuba]

Absentmindedly JD made his way to his quarters, wondering what trajectory the pilots had chosen on, and exactly how many G's they were likely to experience

As he strapped himself in and the countdown reached its climax a thought suddenly struck him.

			If we are going to be travelling at speeds at any percentage of the speed of light, which we must if we are to get anywhere, the time dilation involved will probably mean everyone here will have died from old age by the time we get back that would be sad if I had anyone to miss.

 

[Arthur Campbell]

Collecting himself after Alexanders' outburst Arthur made his way to the squads quarters and strapped himself in. He felt a pang of excitement as he contemplated the propulsion of the ship and what challenges they would be facing before the week was up.

			Alright then, let's see what this thing can do...

 

[Ray Ray]

He looked somewhat bewildered after Alexander's 'speech', though shrugged it off, as he contemplated the more immediate matter at hand, the impending countdown. He raced to their quarters (Or rather, followed Arthur, Because he looked like he knew where he was going) and strapped himself in without a word, gulping slightly.

			Imfineimfineimfineimfineimfine. Should I ask someone to hold my hand? No. No thats not manly at all, what the hell Raymond. Suck it up Raymond. YOU'RE A REAL MAN. A. REAL. MAN.

 

[Ray_Ray]

She followed, humming to herself with a chuckle at the quite interesting attempt at inspiring the troops and pausing to take it all in, she could practically feel the hum of the paxis core of the ship in her bones, turning to her brother and placing a hand on his shoulder

"Itll be all right, after all We are here together... and hell maybe someone out there in space might like your terrible taste in movies" she teased before strapping herself in.

 

[Universal_narration]

The countdown comes to its climax, you all feel yourselves jolt back in your seats. About half an hour later the ship comes to a sudden stop. You all gather yourselves and start getting used to your rooms. A few moments later the ship shudders then a loud crash rings out. The alarm goes off again but this time you hear the commodore's voice on the comm.

"All squads to their battlestations, this is not a drill, I repeat this is not a drill.

@ squad leaders:

Spoiler

In your comm pieces you hear: Squad Echo and Sierra you are to suit up and be dispatched onto the surface of the ship, we have bogeys incoming.

 

[Alexander Bauhdric]

Alexander was rather peacefully arranging what little he owned in his locker. As the ship shuddered, he grabbed on to the nearby storage locker, using his other hand to keep a picture of his family stable. Making a mental note to find somewhere more secure for the photo, he grasped his ear, covering his micro-bead to listen to an order. His face went white.

			Oh god. What heathens await us?

He brought himself up to full height, and looked over the rest of the room, facing his team.

Echo Squad! Fall in! This is not a drill! We are to suit up! Follow me to the armoury, double time!

Offering them a very quick salute, he then turned, and made a slow jog to the door, turning his head to make sure his team was following him every now and again.

 

[Universal_narration]

OOC: Just a note, like I said prior all squads are bunking in the same room. So there is 2 sets of bunks for Echo squad for all 4 of you. Same with Sierra squad. Basically each room has a the squad title on the door but everyone in that squad stays there. As for the micro-beads, all of you have them and can communicate with each other. The spoiler tagged commands were only sent to the squad leaders though.

 

[Alexander Bauhdric]

OOC: Just a note, like I said prior all squads are bunking in the same room. So there is 2 sets of bunks for Echo squad for all 4 of you. Same with Sierra squad. Basically each room has a the squad title on the door but everyone in that squad stays there. As for the micro-beads, all of you have them and can communicate with each other. The spoiler tagged commands were only sent to the squad leaders though.

Thankyou! Sorry, my bad. Should have remembered that! ^^* Will quickly edit my post.

 

['Ghost']

Ghost was sat on his bunk cleaning his rifles. After he was satisifed he practiced putting them together, with excellent precision. Almost as quick as it was assembled Ghost dissembled his rifle. The alarm then sounds and Ghost receives his orders.

			Already? Technology *tch*

Sierra, fall in. Time to suit up people, show me what you've got. We've received our orders and we're to head towards the armoury immediately. We have an unknown force closing in, we're to assume they are hostile and we will engage if neccessary. We will not be operating alone, this is not a recon mission, we will be teamed up with echo.

Follow my orders, remember your training, and prepare for the worst. I want no slip ups on our first mission. AM I CLEAR SIERRA?

As he's issuing the orders Ghost re-assembles both his rifles quicker then before, and leads the squad out of Sierra quarters.