Re: Mission Two; Turn 1
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:07 pm
May 16th, 2180; Briefing Room, Space Station Bifrost Bridge, Alexandria Sector
(Back in Time mode for a second...during the briefing....)
Captain Tom Ryan continued the briefing with occasional additions by Weyland-Yutani Rep. O. Black. "Doctor Grissom is a noted expert in the fields of electronics, xeno-biology, computer programing and chemistry. In short; he's got the perfect background for all manner of deadly 'mad science'. We most CERTAINLY do not want him to have free reign with these Xenomorphs. According to what we have found on the 'good' Doctor and with the testimony of Doctor Voss; Grissom is a pretty sick and twisted individual; obssesed with tinkering with the highest levels of computer programming and machinery in the form of synthetics and with alien biology and how it can interact, in any number of ways, with human biology. He also apparently doesn't have the slightest qualms about utilized human beigns as test subjects. All in all, a thorough wack-job, who BioCyte is only tolerating due to his genius."
"I know what some of you are thinking; why the hell don't we just nuke the mine site and call it a day? Well, there are 3 main reasons; first; because the Colony town of Aldershot is nearby and I'm pretty sure they'd be more than a little peeved. Second: It's been widely believed that the Vaxian Mine was played out some years ago; but recent intel gained from the Company", here Ryan nods to Black, who gets up to speak to this point in a moment; "-would seem to indicate that this may not be the case at all; and nuking a potential major source of the rare mineral Oxrenthium would be a Major catosrophy as far as the ICC is concerned." Ryan, to his credit manages to keep a straight face; though most of the marines in the room, including Captain Ramirez, scowl fiercely at this statement. "And finally, the ICC wants hard evidence of exactly what BioCyte has managed to glean from these Xenomorph creatures." With that, Ryan steps aside and Mr. Black steps up.
"Some three and a half years ago, the Vaxian Mine was reported to have been 'tapped out'; and the mine shut down and the town of Aldershot turned to other mines in the nearby mountains. We have recently discovered that we believe this is not-true and that a cavern was discovered with something in it that BioCyte learned about and managed to manipulate the local Miner's Guild into giving up the rights for the Vaxian Mine. This took some time; but eventually, BioCyte managed to quietly acquire the rights to the mine, using dummy organazations and individuals some two years ago. Recently; as in some 4 months ago; it seems something was discovered or some kind of breakthrough was achieved; as Doctors Voss and Grissom and a couple of dozen personnel were quitely sent to Forge to this site. From there; Grissom and Voss were sent to Icarus, where our Agent reported the xenomorph eggs and you are all aware of the story from that point on."
Pausing a moment; Black then speaks up; carefully it seems to some of the more perceptive Marines; "We believe that perhaps the eggs were found on Forge and taken to the site at Icarus for testing in a different location; though we're not sure why they would do the testing in a war-torn Colony rather than in the abandoned mine location, which would seem ideal for that kind of work. In any case; we need to discover what's going on on Forge and get an understanding of exactly how much BioCyte has learned about the Xenomorphs and what they've been doing with that information."
Captain Ryan then retakes the floor; "The last bit of info is about the mercenary unit calling themselves 'The Reavers'. They are reported to be some tough hombres who can handle themselves in a fight and to have a number of former Colonial Marines among thier 30 or so personnel. They are known to be armed with a few M41 Pulse Rifles, an assortment of SMGs, Shotguns and Scoped Rifles and to have a number of Chinese Assault Rifles and Light Machineguns. They also occaisonally utilize Grenades and other small explosives; but haven't been known to employ anything more serious than that. However, with BioCyte backing them; anythign is possible, so stay frosty out there."
"Allright then Marines; Captain Ramirez here will get you all ready for the Opeartion; which will commence with your boarding the USS Chicago this evening and the drop on Forge is scheduled for 4 days from now. Good luck and get the job done." With that Ryan nods to them all and he and Black slip out of the room while Ramirez watches his marines explode into chatter and action following the briefing.
(Back to present time)
Ramirez lets his Marines vent before finally stepping up and letting out a bellow that would make any Drill Instructor smile in appreciation. "That's ENOUGH, GODDAMN IT!" As everyone suddenly quiets down; Ramirez continues in a slightly less loud tone; "Whatever your feelings about the Corps or the Mission may be; we ARE going on this mission; we ARE going to succeed in our task; and we ARE going to come back to base to slap ourselves on the back on how badass we all are at the end of it; IS THAT UNDERSTOOD?" A number of "AYE-AYEs" and "YES, SIRs" erupt out of the room. "Allright then; now that that is understood; I'm going to get some shut-eye before we have to report to the Chicago at 1700. You're free to do as you like up until then; but I'd recomend you get some rest while you can; this next OP is likely to be pretty hairy." With that, Ramirez nods to Simovic and leaves the room...
(Back in Time mode for a second...during the briefing....)
Captain Tom Ryan continued the briefing with occasional additions by Weyland-Yutani Rep. O. Black. "Doctor Grissom is a noted expert in the fields of electronics, xeno-biology, computer programing and chemistry. In short; he's got the perfect background for all manner of deadly 'mad science'. We most CERTAINLY do not want him to have free reign with these Xenomorphs. According to what we have found on the 'good' Doctor and with the testimony of Doctor Voss; Grissom is a pretty sick and twisted individual; obssesed with tinkering with the highest levels of computer programming and machinery in the form of synthetics and with alien biology and how it can interact, in any number of ways, with human biology. He also apparently doesn't have the slightest qualms about utilized human beigns as test subjects. All in all, a thorough wack-job, who BioCyte is only tolerating due to his genius."
"I know what some of you are thinking; why the hell don't we just nuke the mine site and call it a day? Well, there are 3 main reasons; first; because the Colony town of Aldershot is nearby and I'm pretty sure they'd be more than a little peeved. Second: It's been widely believed that the Vaxian Mine was played out some years ago; but recent intel gained from the Company", here Ryan nods to Black, who gets up to speak to this point in a moment; "-would seem to indicate that this may not be the case at all; and nuking a potential major source of the rare mineral Oxrenthium would be a Major catosrophy as far as the ICC is concerned." Ryan, to his credit manages to keep a straight face; though most of the marines in the room, including Captain Ramirez, scowl fiercely at this statement. "And finally, the ICC wants hard evidence of exactly what BioCyte has managed to glean from these Xenomorph creatures." With that, Ryan steps aside and Mr. Black steps up.
"Some three and a half years ago, the Vaxian Mine was reported to have been 'tapped out'; and the mine shut down and the town of Aldershot turned to other mines in the nearby mountains. We have recently discovered that we believe this is not-true and that a cavern was discovered with something in it that BioCyte learned about and managed to manipulate the local Miner's Guild into giving up the rights for the Vaxian Mine. This took some time; but eventually, BioCyte managed to quietly acquire the rights to the mine, using dummy organazations and individuals some two years ago. Recently; as in some 4 months ago; it seems something was discovered or some kind of breakthrough was achieved; as Doctors Voss and Grissom and a couple of dozen personnel were quitely sent to Forge to this site. From there; Grissom and Voss were sent to Icarus, where our Agent reported the xenomorph eggs and you are all aware of the story from that point on."
Pausing a moment; Black then speaks up; carefully it seems to some of the more perceptive Marines; "We believe that perhaps the eggs were found on Forge and taken to the site at Icarus for testing in a different location; though we're not sure why they would do the testing in a war-torn Colony rather than in the abandoned mine location, which would seem ideal for that kind of work. In any case; we need to discover what's going on on Forge and get an understanding of exactly how much BioCyte has learned about the Xenomorphs and what they've been doing with that information."
Captain Ryan then retakes the floor; "The last bit of info is about the mercenary unit calling themselves 'The Reavers'. They are reported to be some tough hombres who can handle themselves in a fight and to have a number of former Colonial Marines among thier 30 or so personnel. They are known to be armed with a few M41 Pulse Rifles, an assortment of SMGs, Shotguns and Scoped Rifles and to have a number of Chinese Assault Rifles and Light Machineguns. They also occaisonally utilize Grenades and other small explosives; but haven't been known to employ anything more serious than that. However, with BioCyte backing them; anythign is possible, so stay frosty out there."
"Allright then Marines; Captain Ramirez here will get you all ready for the Opeartion; which will commence with your boarding the USS Chicago this evening and the drop on Forge is scheduled for 4 days from now. Good luck and get the job done." With that Ryan nods to them all and he and Black slip out of the room while Ramirez watches his marines explode into chatter and action following the briefing.
(Back to present time)
Ramirez lets his Marines vent before finally stepping up and letting out a bellow that would make any Drill Instructor smile in appreciation. "That's ENOUGH, GODDAMN IT!" As everyone suddenly quiets down; Ramirez continues in a slightly less loud tone; "Whatever your feelings about the Corps or the Mission may be; we ARE going on this mission; we ARE going to succeed in our task; and we ARE going to come back to base to slap ourselves on the back on how badass we all are at the end of it; IS THAT UNDERSTOOD?" A number of "AYE-AYEs" and "YES, SIRs" erupt out of the room. "Allright then; now that that is understood; I'm going to get some shut-eye before we have to report to the Chicago at 1700. You're free to do as you like up until then; but I'd recomend you get some rest while you can; this next OP is likely to be pretty hairy." With that, Ramirez nods to Simovic and leaves the room...