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Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

XEON III - COMMAND CENTER Captain Herald studied the unknown Mecha, a visual put up on a side screen for a closer look. It was unlike anything he had ever seen before. "Are there any matches in the database?" He decided to ask though he had a feeling there would be nothing close enough to be a match. "Databanks show negative sir. Craft is of unknown design and origin." "Well now, this is certainly a sight. Let's see what its going to do." IRIS 1 ~Solar system species attempting communication, analyzing transmissions. Running linguistics program, language recognized. Translating. Species attempting first contact, more data is required.~ As the I.R.I.S. AI processed the information the Mecha started to spew what could only be described as a cloud from its shoulder turrets. A purple mist funneled out and started to spread rapidly through space, the 'mist' was full of tiny little nano-machines, equipped to latch onto anything they touched and to send the data back to the IRIS 1. The cloud expanded rapidly in all directions, getting thinner the further out it went but it didn't take many nano-machines to get a good amount of information. Any machines touched by the nanites were quickly tagged by the IRIS one, meaning the machine could know their position at all times, hidden or not. ~Considering responding to primitive species...communication not advisable. Will continue analyzing lifeforms.~ The IRIS 1 started to move through his scanning cloud as the information started to pour in from the millions of nano-machines attaching themselves to various surfaces. Marsha Wells "What in deep space is that machine trying to do? Things are not starting to look to good." Marsha was thankful that her machine was on the side away from the IRIS 1 so she was not in danger of coming into contact, whatever that mecha had just spewed into space around it. Things had taken a turn for the weird.

Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

Sorry but at this point I'm not letting another person in. Humanity's first encounter with the invaders is just around the corner along with the XEON III's first combat situation. All Pilots prepare for battle!

Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

The spider-like bot continued its observations, suddenly it noticed the Mechas being launched out of the XEON III. The mobile suits ranged in size, weaponry, stats, and so on making them seem like a motley crew however their variety allowed them to adapt to various circumstances. It telescoped each vehicle as it exited the craft, taking note of as many details as possible, all the information quickly made its way to a hidden computer inside the asteroid that started to make various simulations at an incredible speed. The data very quickly narrowed down the possibilities to a very simple conclusion; the ship was responding to its probe's jacking by going into alert status, the various suits trying to locate the enemy positions so they could probably defend the craft. [Indigenous Of This Solar System Possess Advanced Weapons Technology. Currently Threat Level Low. Recommending Scouting Action To Determine Lifeform's Capabilities. Engaging AI I.R.I.S. (Initial Response Information System), AI Online.] Inside Asteroid XTS - 1537 the artificial intelligence fired up its processes for the first time in nearly a century, the ancient processes quickly booted up into near perfect form despite how long it had been. ~I.R.I.S. is now online, starting up initial systems checks. All systems within operational parameters, commencing observational procedures. I.R.I.S. system downloading into IRIS Scout Unit 1. Download complete. IRIS 1 preparing for launch. The I.R.I.S. AI had downloaded its systems into what appeared to be a mecha unit, hidden in the XTS - 1537 Asteroid. The suit powered up with a violet light and exited the asteroid by means of a secret docking door that was designed to blend in perfectly with the rocky exterior. The entrance was opposite of the XEON III and the asteroid itself was not one temporarily inhabited by the pirate corporation and so this bit of intrigue went undetected by both sides. The Mecha extrapolated the locations of the XEON III and its Mecha with the spider-bot's input. The craft flew around the asteroid until it could see the XEON III and the Mecha, what the AI had not found out yet was the location of the highly probably pirate force lurking around the field. Completely disregarding any attempt to hide, the Mecha was in plain sight for all to see. ~Commencing observational procedures, recording lifeforms' reactions.~ Marsha - Drill Beetle Meanwhile Marsha was having no luck locating the pirates in the area, there was simply nothing for her vehicle to sense. She decided to respond to Daniel's banther "If I could, I just might do that to see if any of them jump out of hiding in surprise from broken ear drums. They are trying really hard to keep from being seen, as long as we do not know their locations they'll be able to get the jump on us." Marsha considered her options but as her Mecha was fairly slow and heavily armored, the best thing should could do was stay near the ship, ready to intercept the nearest pirate when they jumped the XEON III, someone else would have to be the scout or else they could just sit tight and hope the pirates missed their timing. Then something appeared on her scanners, a Mecha. She quickly turned her suit toward the boogy but instead of coming in to attack it just stopped outside of range. She quickly brought up a visual on the Mecha from one of her consoles, it was of a design she had never seen before and it seemed to just stare back at her. "We've got an unknown at point 3765." Was it a pirate trying to lure some of them off? It was impossible to know at this point but she was not about to break formation to engage it. IRIS 1

Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

As the probe is disrupted by the emp the connection back to the XEON III is temporarily disrupted which causes a bit of a stir in the command center. "Sit we've lost connection with the probe!" "What!?" "Wait, the probe is back on and is returning to the ship." With that report the captain pondered what could have happened to the probe to 'reset' it. It was possible it was just a glitch but it was highly doubtful. The probe was designed to return in the event of something like that happening, so they did not lose the probe and any information it received so that was normal but the fact the probe had barely even began its observations was highly irregular. He hoped it was not outside interference but he was not about to allow his feelings interfere with his duty. "Recover the probe at once, we will now enter high-alert! There is a chance the probe has been compromised by pirates, it may only be my intuition but we must be prepared until we leave get through this section of space." A few comments of affirmation from the crew and alarms started to blare throughout the XEON III. The captain reached for the ship-wide speakers and pressed a button. "All pilots prepare for combat! Crew members get ready for a possible bumpy ride, quickly lock down all important equipment and get to your stations! There is a high probability pirates are in the area and I am not about to take any chances so get moving!" XEON III - MESS HALL Well now she really had no more chances to work on her painting, but this was what she had been hired for and now it was time to show the crew what she was capable of. Marsha dropped everything and quickly stood up. "Well checked or not its time to defend this ship. Let's get a move on!" Using some of her military experience as an officer in her voice she quickly rallied the pilots and headed for the hangar. Before long she had jumped into her Mecha and started up its systems, making the cockpit start to glow with lights. "MVT-012 ready to launch!" As soon as she was given clearance by hangar control she hit the engines and launched from the ship into space and immediately began the scanning the immediate area for enemy units.

Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

@Tracker We are pretty much on the border of overflowing the proverbial cup right now. That being said it is true the XEON III could use another pilot...well I'm not so sure; however if you impress me enough with a character sheet I may allow one more to squeak by.

Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

Asteroid XTS - 1537 It was an asteroid only about 2 kilometers in width and height and appeared to be devoid of life, mechanical or otherwise, until something started to move on the surface. It would be almost impossible to make out visually because of camoflague but what could be described as a mechanical spider with a powerful telescope crawling along the rock. The robot was now making its second pass of the area, the XEON III was already in its sights. When the ship sent out its probe the spider scoped its trajectory quite intensely, ready to go into full hiding mode at a moment's notice, but then it noticed something curious, a distortion in the stars approaching the probe, increasing its intensity the scope soon noticed a shape that docked with the probe and started to hijack it. Data quickly flowed from the drone to its masters about what was transpiring in the asteroid surveillance zone X-3, one of several such zones scattered around Fish Tail comet to provide early recon data of anything approaching, serving as a first line of defense. Pirate and explorer alike had no idea of what would transpire quite soon. XEON III - MESS HALL Yet another person joined her seemingly ever expanding circle, Marsha was starting to loose focus on her painting. Sometimes she was lucky and managed to get in a good 30 minutes without too much interference but obviously today was not such a day. Like it or not in any real 'public' section of the ship she had the disadvantage of well, being a woman on a mostly male expeditionary vessel, making her one of the first targets to try and start up a conversation. She was not about to be overly rude without a meaningful reason though so when Daniel Bhane extended his hand she did the polite thing and shook it back. "A pleasure to meet you Mr. Bhane. I made sure to know the names and faces of all the other pilots on the ship before the start of this mission in case you were wondering." She figured might as well get that bit out of the way straight up. Marsha considered telling them all to leave her, but at this point she had lost her image of the nebula so there was little point in continuing, besides she had yet to finish her burger. She repressed a sigh as she set her painting utensils down and reached for her meal. "I take it you have all completed your maintenance and checklists already? No doubt we will be moving out in short order." Marsha Wells had no idea how soon that time would be, but it would be sooner than she expected.

Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

In the future lets not have such a large force appear from nowhere without requesting me first; however, I've already made the necessary arrangements to my original plan to accommodate their existence so its not a problem. Things will get crazy fairly soon.

Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

Its all good, not too much happening quite yet. On a side note, its almost like Marsha Wells is the heroine of an Otome Game at the moment XD.

Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

XEON III - MESS HALL As she worked on her eventual masterpiece two of the other Mecha pilots joined her at the table, James Rockefeller and Rodrigo Rock Zedler, somewhat of a coincidence that two mecha pilots would both have 'rock' in their names. As James was the first to talk to her she started to converse by responding to him. "A pleasure Mr. Rockefeller, your family is quite well known, I suspect your contribution to this mission is partly as a way to increase your family's reputation in the solar market?" She was polite enough to at least make sure she split her attention from her increasingly vibrant nebula to the person she was talking too. "Please do not take me the wrong way, certainly a noble goal to increase your family's standing while helping humanity increase its knowledge of the galaxy. Those who can find a constructive way of promoting themselves can be in short supply after all." Marsha added a dab of purple to the canvas before half-turning her attention to Rock. She somehow managed to squash the urge to shake her head at his attempt to start a conversation, the slightest curve to the corner of her mouth almost managed to sneak onto her features. "If we were having bad weather inside the ship I would be severely concerned for the safety of the crew since that would mean something was wrong with the ship's climate control" Admittedly he was obviously talking about space outside but unless the ship somehow accidentally ended up in a meteor shower or a gaseous nebula, its would be almost impossible to have bad space weather, so she decided to make a joke out of it. "As for what I am painting, it is a nebula I saw on duty years back, I have no way to look at it again but the image has remained with me since then. Looking out into space somewhat jogs my memory of that view. Needless to say, I have a long way to go." She had been working on it off an on but it was nowhere close to the beauty that she had remembered on that day, she just hoped to capture even a fraction of its glory through her work. XEON III - COMMAND CENTER The Captain had one of those feelings that happen before an event is about to occur, usually a bad one. He looked at the view screen with a furrowed brow at a few rather large asteroids in the vicinity. "Why have we not gone around this area? Certainly we could have avoided some space debris without putting too much extra time on the clock?" He asked his navigator, expecting a quick answer. "Well sir, they drifted into this sector, somewhat like the comet did I believe, just without the ice of course. Frankly sir, they were small enough they just did not really catch anyone's attention." "Certainly the comet is many times larger than the largest of these but why did you not alter our course!" The captain said with a little more urgency in his voice. "Sir, I did not deem it necessary as there is zero chance of them colliding with our vessel. Still you are right sir, I should have followed standard procedure and altered our course." "Hmm yes you should have...still you said these came from out of the solar system like the comet did? Could be worth a look with a probe at least." The captain turned to a crew member at one of the command consoles. "Launch a surveilance probe to have a look, maybe if there is something of interest we can stop on our way back. Also keep an eye out would you, I have premonition something is going to happen soon. I've been out in space long enough that I know I should pay attention to my 'feelings'." "Probe away." A small spherical object shot out from the bow of the XEON III and headed toward the nearest asteroids to make its rounds.

Solar System Defense [A Mecha/Sci-Fi Roleplay] (Full)

@ Limpkio If you can handle it I suppose you could create multiple characters. On a side note looks like we'll have to beat you into submission first XD.