The Peacemakers - Alternity, Star*Drive Campaign

[Samnell]

"Neither did I, but forces beyond my control denied me that preference. And for the record I came to the Concord with reluctance. If I had my wish I would still be studying at the monastery. Voidcorp though ended that when they killed my mentor while trying to take me back. Apparently I am the product of former employee's, though I was born and raised on Sol. But the Elders believed my joining this mission would provide some protection both for myself and the others against further reprisals. But I remember the good and learn from the bad, but always deal with the now."

Lucas gives Gabriel an off look, as if he's not sure exactly what brought this all on. Life lessons now? "It's learning from the bad I'm trying to do here," Lucas says offhandedly. "I'm just pretty happy not to have come out of Voidcorp. Doesn't mean Dra'ken over there is a bad guy because he did. It's not like we get to pick where we're born."

This would be ironic if it weren't so awkward. Why's he singling me out?

 

[Hammerhead]

An Inseer, and a Solar mindwalker who happens to despise Voidcorp. I don't think these were assigned to work with me by accident...unless the Concord is as incompetent as it seems. At the very least, the Concord wants someone to keep an eye on me.

Another smirk flitted across the Sesheyan's face on hearing Lucas's comments. But I am a 'bad guy', Lucas. Or at least how you would describe that term. I am a Hunter.

Dra'ken straightened, seemingly uncomfortable. "Where we are from doesn't really matter much anymore. We are all citizens of the Galactic Concord, and were given the opportunity to start a new life aboard The Pacific, as it were."

 

[Prof Yeti]

Gabriel Dane [Da'Shan Mind Knight]

Lucas gives Gabriel an off look, as if he's not sure exactly what brought this all on. "It's learning from the bad I'm trying to do here," Lucas says offhandedly. "I'm just pretty happy not to have come out of Voidcorp. Doesn't mean Dra'ken over there is a bad guy because he did. It's not like we get to pick where we're born."

Looking somewhat surprised by his own statement Gabriel' expression relaxes with each breath. "Exactly...but at the same time it is a chance to forge ourselves anew. The events of the past happened and we cannot change them, but at the same time they only have as much power over our future as we let them." Turning to look at Dra'Ken even as he continues his conversation with Lucas. "But that is strange since someone of your obvious abilities could have undoubtfully gone far in their system. Though I agree with the assessment of Mr. Dra'ken. And your final statement shows a wisdom that many of the leaders of the stellar nations never achieve."

 

[Prof Yeti]

Gabriel Dane [Da'Shan Mind Knight]

Dra'ken straightened, seemingly uncomfortable. "Where we are from doesn't really matter much anymore. We are all citizens of the Galactic Concord, and were given the opportunity to start a new life aboard The Pacific, as it were."

A smile seems to grow on the neutral expression he normally cultivates. "My thoughts exactly."

 

[Samnell]

A smile seems to grow on the neutral expression he normally cultivates. "My thoughts exactly."

Great now there's two of them. I think I would have preferred a hardass to Captains Fluffy and Happy. "It's a job. Life's what got interrupted for it."

 

[Prof Yeti]

Gabriel Dane [Da'Shan Mind Knight]

Great now there's two of them. I think I would have preferred a hardass to Captains Fluffy and Happy. "It's a job. Life's what got interrupted for it."

"Yes but wouldn't it be better to make the most of the time. As you said 'you have to be here', why not enjoy it while you are here. Then when your time is complete you are free to follow your original path, the new path, or something completely different." He looks around at the others before moving to a seat close to Friday.

 

[Samnell]

"Yes but wouldn't it be better to make the most of the time. As you said 'you have to be here', why not enjoy it while you are here. Then when your time is complete you are free to follow your original path, the new path, or something completely different." He looks around at the others before moving to a seat close to Friday.

"My spiritual needs are not being met," Lucas says in all seriousness. "The ship's Grid is too confined and I don't own a proper meditation program. Also, it's pretty hot in here for me. And I don't see myself as the military type."

 

[Hammerhead]

Inside his mind, Dra'ken laughed at Lucas. What an ineffectual display of whining. This one wouldn't last long inside the Company. And the Lieutenant Commander seems to be displaying subtle mating rituals towards Jak Friday now, whereas before he acted in a similar manner towards the other flying one.

"As far as your computer supplies, I'm afraid you'll just have to do without for now. And do you own any clothing with climate weave? If not, I am certain the Captain will be able to requisition some to accommodate your special needs," the Commander told him stiffly, tapping his own goggles for emphasis.

Dra'ken considered climate weave to be a waste, especially given the opportunity costs. His own clothes were laced with antiscan weave, concealing his second firearm. Far more practical.

"I have never considered myself to be much of a soldier either. It is fortunate, then, that the Captain does not wish to run his vessel with military discipline.

 

[Samnell]

"As far as your computer supplies, I'm afraid you'll just have to do without for now. And do you own any clothing with climate weave? If not, I am certain the Captain will be able to requisition some to accommodate your special needs," the Commander told him stiffly, tapping his own goggles for emphasis.

"Regular climate weave is still hot for me, and it's passive gear. You can't really tune it in to the right temperature range off the shelf. My resting body temperature is almost past its tolerances for regular use," Lucas says with the resigned shrug of someone who's dealt with their condition for a long time. "I looked at getting some custom-built, but it's pretty expensive. What I'm wearing now is as close to comfortable as I get."*

"I have never considered myself to be much of a soldier either. It is fortunate, then, that the Captain does not wish to run his vessel with military discipline.

"So what did you do with Voidcorp?" Lucas chose his tone carefully, less, off-putting than before.

*Plus I don't want to be cheesy and buy off a mutation drawback with a piece of standard equipment.

 

[Hammerhead]

"I was an executive assistant."