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driftfleet2015-09-21 10:55 pm
redactions) wrote in driftfleet2015-09-21 10:55 pm
002 ✪ audio + action
Who: Jim Barnes
Broadcast: Fleetwide audio.
Action: On the moon.
When: Sept. 20th.
Good morning. This is Captain James Barnes. By now we've assessed the damage to the ships — seems like it only slowed us down some, and whoever the enemy was they don't seem to have followed us. That's not why I'm here.
[ a half-beat of pause, then, ]
We can't guarantee there'll always be shields or weapons aboard our ships at any given time. That doesn't mean we can't work out a system to make sure we're covering for each other in a fight. If we can form groups of two or three ships, at least one with weapons, and coordinate a few flying formations, we stand a much better chance.
As for communications, if they're taken offline like that again we are going to need a solution. We used manual signalling in my War; I'm open to options that don't have us scrambling blind during a crisis like that.
[ a beat ]
We got lucky, this time. We might not be again.
Barnes out.
→ shooting range
[ You know. This is simple. The pistols take getting used to, but it's a matter of practice. Assembly. Disassembly. Ready, aim, fire. One end of the shooting range is devoted entirely to Jim trying out all the variants he can get his hands on. They are laid on the table in front of him neatly. ]
[ All the shots hit the centre ring of the target, if not, damned closed. He's not concentrating too hard or scowling, just seems perfectly placid, and steady. When he feels eyes on him, ]
Sorry, did you want [ gesturing to the row of pistols ] one a'these?
→ some seedy bar
[ This alcohol is completely algae-free and that might be the entire reason he's even bothering with it. This place doesn't look quite as ripe for sudden violence either; but there's still murmuring in the background and a card game that looks like it might be heating up. ]
[ He's sitting alone, in the corner, nursing a glass. Another one sits beside him, completely untouched. It's always been for Steve. ]
Broadcast: Fleetwide audio.
Action: On the moon.
When: Sept. 20th.
Good morning. This is Captain James Barnes. By now we've assessed the damage to the ships — seems like it only slowed us down some, and whoever the enemy was they don't seem to have followed us. That's not why I'm here.
[ a half-beat of pause, then, ]
We can't guarantee there'll always be shields or weapons aboard our ships at any given time. That doesn't mean we can't work out a system to make sure we're covering for each other in a fight. If we can form groups of two or three ships, at least one with weapons, and coordinate a few flying formations, we stand a much better chance.
As for communications, if they're taken offline like that again we are going to need a solution. We used manual signalling in my War; I'm open to options that don't have us scrambling blind during a crisis like that.
[ a beat ]
We got lucky, this time. We might not be again.
Barnes out.
→ shooting range
[ You know. This is simple. The pistols take getting used to, but it's a matter of practice. Assembly. Disassembly. Ready, aim, fire. One end of the shooting range is devoted entirely to Jim trying out all the variants he can get his hands on. They are laid on the table in front of him neatly. ]
[ All the shots hit the centre ring of the target, if not, damned closed. He's not concentrating too hard or scowling, just seems perfectly placid, and steady. When he feels eyes on him, ]
Sorry, did you want [ gesturing to the row of pistols ] one a'these?
→ some seedy bar
[ This alcohol is completely algae-free and that might be the entire reason he's even bothering with it. This place doesn't look quite as ripe for sudden violence either; but there's still murmuring in the background and a card game that looks like it might be heating up. ]
[ He's sitting alone, in the corner, nursing a glass. Another one sits beside him, completely untouched. It's always been for Steve. ]
[Audio]
It might — we've got some exterior lights on the ships, the problem would be knowing to turn and look at the signals. When you're focusing on evading the enemy...
[ It's a good idea in principle though. He pauses, jumping to another line of thought. ]
As for the communication around here: it's no different from radio, honestly.
[Audio]
I suppose, but if the radio contact goes down, though, then we're right back where we started -- so morse code and the like is a bit useless, unless you want to volunteer to bounce from ship to ship rapping on people's windows.
[But fellow James over there brings up a good point.]
Unless you can figure out a way to transmit sound with... something else. That isn't a radio.
[James is a pureblood wizard what do you people do without magic jfc :(]
[Audio]
Not sure; do you know of a way we can all communicate telepathically?
[ It's half a joke. This is a difficult proposition, and it really shouldn't be. Damn you, Atroma. ]
[Audio]
Back home, there's ways to break into people's minds, but they're generally forbidden. And a bad idea.
[And require a goddamn wand, which he doesn't have -- at least, for James. He isn't exactly a Legilimency expert.]
Here, I've got no idea. I just got here. You'd know better than me.
[Audio]
Bein' here longer's no guarantee we're figuring anything out. No one's even met the Atroma.
By the way, who am I talking to?
[Audio]
[Mildly.]
Pleasure. -- and seriously, no one's met the Atroma?
[James hasn't been here long, but long enough to figure out the hierarchy with some thoughtful nosy questions.]
[Audio]
Nice name. I like it.
[ A beat. ]
No one. They broadcast, but we can't call back. There's nothing on the Marsiva that's even useful.
[Audio]
[She, after all, had been the one who blessed him with such glory.]
-- I suppose, but it's where we all turn up for a reason, isn't it? Or is it just a central... I don't know, hub. Has anyone properly explored the entire ship? I didn't have much time , myself.
[Audio]