[@NecroKnight] [hr] [img]http://i.imgur.com/hGlyTDL.png[/img] [hr] Icarus Prime High Orbit, Asteroid BD-73HD 18:26 Icarus Prime Central Time The white dust of the asteroid shines with a blinding shine as the light of the reflectors hit the fine surface. But the transport passes by the vast desert of dust, and approaches the edge of the asteroid's dark side. The pilot begans broadcasting the passcode and slows down to approach the hiding fleet. Within a few seconds, the passage is granted for the transport, and dozens of lights turn on, illuminating the hulls of the spaceships covering in the shadows. Without delay, a few fighters accompany the transport, and guide it to the main hangar of the flagship, the "Shadow Gleam". The hull of the massive warship is painted with an imposing black and orange livery, truly aimed at striking fear in the hearts of the enemies. A large section of the hull opens up, and reveals the airtight hangar bay behind it. The other cargo ships have already landed, and the Grandmaster's transport is the last one to arrive. The ship slowly touches down on the steel floor, and blinking orange lights warn the crew about the pressurization of the hangar. Soon enough the lights fade and the massive door closes behind them. Dozens of mechanics appear from the doors of the hangars, bringing with them refueling and rearming equipment for the ship. The pilot signals for the Grandmaster, and the hathc on teh back of the transport opens, marking the end of the flight, and the offical touchdown on the new flagship of the Order's fleet. [i]Some time later[/i] [color=8882be][i]"Ah, Grandmaster, we've been expecting your arrival!"[/i][/color] A handsome young man in a simple uniform approaches the Grandmaster's entourage. He has a broad smile on his face, and his eyes radiate with hospitality. He quickly approaches Alexius and shakes the hands of the Xeno firmly. [color=8882be][i]"I am VS* Jack, at your disposal. I will be your personal assistant during our trip to Sector 17. I will be monitoring your actions for the region HQ, and help you in acquiring EOM resources for your campaign. If you feel lost at anytime, you can always ask me for standard EOM procedures."[/i][/color] Jack then opens a holodisplay that projects the floorplan of the ship into the air. [color=8882be][i]"I will be gudiding you to the command bridge now, where you'll be staying for most of your time in the coming months. Now, follow me."[/i][/color] The long illuminated corridors of the ship are filled with crewmembers who are finishing the preparations for the ship's launch. This asteroid ain't exactly a military shipyard, so it takes time to get ready. After dodging a large group of engineers, Jack continues to guide Alexius. In front of them is a large door guarded by armored marines on both sides. As the group approaches the marines nod at them and the doors open to the command bridge. A large hall filled with many rows of terminals in different elevations and a central platform suspended above them where the captain has his own terminal. Displays line the walls to imitate the effects of actual windows that would be on older ship designs. [color=8882be][i]"And this should be our destination. Your personal quarters are also located right here, just to the right of the platform."[/i][/color] Jack points at the door, then continues his sentence as he walkes towards the captain's terminal. [color=8882be][i]"The ship, Shdaow Gleam, is a state of the art Military warship constructed 5 years ago as an answer to some of the ship designs we have encountered in the more rebellious sectors. Thick interchangable armor casings protect against enemy attacks and are further reinforced by dozens of CIWS flak guns. It is equipped with 12 400mm railgun batteries that form it's main armananent. It also has an axial ralgun that shoots tungsten rods with a diameter of 1,2 meters, just in case you have to get rid of an asteroid or a space station in one hit."[/i][/color] Jack wins at Alexius and friendly remarks [color=8882be][i]"I wouldn't use it too much thought. You may short circuit the other systems if you fire it too often. Anyways, enough of the technical details, I don't want to hold you up with my banter."[/i][/color] With that, he turns around and signals for another soldier, who has been following them ever since they left the hangar. He is carrying a big briefcase which he opens now, revealing it's content to be black and orange armband, lined with a thin row of glimmering purple metal on the edges. [color=8882be][i]"You must understand that this mission will be your first test in a line of many that aim to determine just how loyal you are to the EOM. For security purposes, I must ask you to put on this armband. It will monitor your activities and collect information about your physical state."[/i][/color] He grabs the suitcase and holds it up in front of Alexius. [color=8882be][i]"I would advise against taking it off. It may save your life if you go MIA, but it may kill you if you forcibly remove it. Oh and a friendly reminder: not taking it is not an option in your current situation. It may not be fashinable, but you should at least make yourself used to it right away if you're gonna wear it for the months to come."[/i] [/color] *(Virgam Servus) - A rank Equal to Staff Sergeant, used in the formations of the SDF.