Mission: Hit the Beach is so on guys

[initiates]

With AI’s announcement of the space shuttle’s completion, those PCs who’ve been working to get it back online since the crash in May have finally had their hard work pay off. As a consequence, the space shuttle is ready for its first flight outside of simulations, and the PCs are invited to be the ones taking it up past the Exosphere.

That’s right! It’s our first collective taste of space!

There’s room for 20 people on the unloaded space shuttle, with sitting room for around 12. (There are stand-up strap-in supports for people to buckle themselves into during takeoff, to help assist with the g-force pressure they experience.) If you’re interested in one of your PCs joining the maiden flight, please comment in the thread below. First dibs go to everyone with characters who were actively working on the shuttle since May onward (as it’s only logical)! With further interest, we’ll run a Random Number Generator early tomorrow morning for the final list of participants.

But this isn’t the best news. It’s just the beginning! Soon after the AI makes this announcement, the Transport/Initiative liaison will be announcing that the successful space flight opens up the possibility of reclaiming the long abandoned moon base, established back in the 2200s, due to the success of the mission to Black Rock to elect “Moony” as Mayor. The Initiative will need the right supplies, however, and so the Transports will be sent on a mission... to the late Cretaceous Times!

The mission will run from the 18th of July to the 24th of July!

The objective is to gather as much volcanic rock, as many iron deposits, and as much limestone and clay as they can. The Transports will be sent to a beachside wilderness with a few guarantees: a force-field dome similar to the one used back in November to keep Vanadi’s French Masquerade safe from accidental intrusion will keep the majority of curious dinosaurs out; ample supplies; ample alcohol; and for those desiring as much, bathing suits. Why? Because sure, it’s a gathering mission, but it’s also a week off to relax!

Trust them, they need it away from you as much as you need it away from everything else.

Ask any questions you have below in the Questions thread! Remember, this is a relaxation mission: so try to relax while shoving rock into burlap sacks!

Comments

QUESTIONS

[initiates]

What it says on the tin!

[unmoving_library]

Is this ICly mandatory?

If not, can anyone provide a good excuse for Patchouli to have to go to the beach?

[whatsupcroc]

NEVER MIND ME! No it is not, but it is strongly recommended!

[have_hat_will_travel]

Perhaps have someone drag Patchouli into trying to be social?

[governorkang]

Will the dinosaurs be the inaccurate Jurassic Park giant lizard kind or the actual feathery almost-bird kind?

[whatsupcroc]

From the inside of the force-field, you will see...

The feathery kinds of dinosaurs, who are much more birdlike!

[controlledvariable]

Are the Initiative provided bathing suits fashionable?

I am asking the important questions.

[whatsupcroc]

Yes.

For all different eras.

... So style yourself carefully. (They left this to AI, AI is learning how to work with synthetic materials and sewing machines don't even ask --)

Re: QUESTIONS

[soul_sister]

INQUIRY: Anything stopping incredibly ill advised and can only end in tears sort of sports?

Like attempting to ride a triceratops?

[whatsupcroc]

Dinosaurs will all be on the outside of the barrier, so by a certain default, you can only watch longingly from a distance!

Re: QUESTIONS

[maddeninghatter]

"Majority" of dinosaurs...

[aithinkthereforeaiam]

See above! Small, small dinosaurs will have potentially escaped the means of moving the rest of the dinos out that the force-shield employed, but the primary objective for this (on an OOC level) is to have fun and allow characters relaxation time. Troll with tiny dinos, play with them! Heal any wounds!

Avoid dying from septic bite wounds, that's all!

Re: QUESTIONS

[oldsoldiersneverdie]

Does the force field extend over the water for swimming?

[aithinkthereforeaiam]

Yes! Also down to the ocean bottom. There is smaller sea life to be found, but nothing big and deadly.

As a note, the waters here are much warmer and saltier than they are during any time characters are familiar with. Don't swallow this stuff! But you will float extra well. Yay?

Re: QUESTIONS

[ningwofuren]

Cao Cao + Wilderness? This is going to turn into a comedy really fast!

[affections]

THE MOST NECESSARY QUESTION but do we know what the sleeping arrangements will be like? WILL IT BE BEACH CAMPING

[whatsupcroc]

It is beach camping.

The particular brand of it is up to you!

Re: QUESTIONS

[mansopp]

/dances around with a hand up/

Do you have to go into space to Dinosaur-beach-party?

[whatsupcroc]

Nope! Space is independent, and a special sort of ride for 20 characters to test that the space shuttle works.

The mission is back to dinosaurs, and is mandatory for everyone!

[deductus]

if living things are a no can characters bring back dead ones?

Basically Sherlock wants a bee.

Re: QUESTIONS

[highfrequency]

Mandatory means Loki has to go! Is it okay if he takes the form of a dinosaur to randomly terrorize people and keep people away from whatever corner he stakes out for himself?

I'm fond of the idea that he takes the form of something terrifying that knowledgeable Transports would side eye and say "That's not from the Cretaceous..."

[mgann]

KAY SO M'gann has the bio-ship (her own spaceship from home)-- is it cool if she tags along by the rebuilt shuttle to make sure nothing goes wrong?

Re: QUESTIONS

[(Anonymous)]

I don't mean to be rude, but I wish the sign ups for this didn't have a very tiny window to join in. I didn't see the sign ups post before I went to bed last night because I was very busy that day and when I look at the comm first thing this morning the list had already been decided upon before I got a chance to even think about volunteering my character. It seems like it was kind of unfair to people who don't live in convenient timezones or have the most optimal schedules with everyone else.

[yourdistraction]

Is there absolutely no way for anyone to venture beyond the dome?

[showmeyourwreath]

She can totally do this, but I just wanted to make sure even though I think it's okay but you know it's always better to be safe than sorry, but water slides. Is it alright if Flora conjures some in the interest of making beach fun tiemz exponential?