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Recap -- NO SIGNAL
Redtracer7:
This thread is meant for session recaps, in-character thoughts on events, and a variety of other attendant writings for the Mass Effect PbPrpg NO SIGNAL.
Redtracer7:
Tired of the crowds?
...of the recycled air?
...of life on a space station?
Then take the first FTL shuttle to beautiful Port Lerama, located on the jewel of the Nahuala System: Hyetiana!
The Hyetiana Tourism Board invites you to explore the Citadel’s galactic backyard, where a few hours of travel and a single pass through the local Mass Relay can reveal all that Hyetiana has to offer. Located firmly within Citadel and Council space, Hyetiana offers an array of experiences and amenities, fit for any age or occupation. See below for some of our most popular destinations, and be sure to check with your local travel agent for further recreation opportunities!
Verron Industrial Deep Coring Station -- A short trip in a suborbital transport can take you to the northern pole, home of the Verron Core, one of the oldest science experiments on Hyetiana. Built centuries ago to explore the deepest reaches of the planet, visitors can find hours of enjoyment within the expansive museum located on site, offering a glimpse into the scholarly and industrial intrigues that first brought our asari forebearers forth from Thessia and the Citadel. Guided tours of the Coring Complex itself are also provided, culminating in a trip down into the excavation terminus, where active research continues to this day. See scientists at work, and experience the opportunity to go nearly 30 miles beneath the surface of the planet!
D’veris Memorial Library -- Located in downtown Port Lerama, this library is the largest of its kind outside of Thessia, featuring a digital catalogue nearing a billion books, articles, and documents. It is for its physical archives that D’veris Memorial frequently sees visitors from across the galaxy however, as its permanent collection has been deemed a Grade II Galactic Treasure by the Historical Preservation Society of Thessia, denoting its expansive nature and galactic renown. Recently moved into a new building provided by the generous donations of the D’veris family, the library also features a lounge area, scholarly research stations, and a subwing specifically devoted to a rotating collection of materials from other species within Citadel Space. Currently on loan and showcased: the Art and Culture of Humanity in Prose.
Big Powder Snow Park -- Attention thrill seekers! Have a burning desire for speed, want to spend a day with the wind in your hair/tendrils/fringe, or just learning the basics? No matter! Be it skiing, snowboarding, sledding, the Elcor-Double Cannon, or cross-country travel of a dozen different types, Big Powder has you covered. Found just outside of Port Lerama, atop the mountains known locally as the Tendrils of the Sun, get all your winter thrills on a planet that never knows summer. Perfect for day trips, lodging is also provided onsite, as are rentals and lessons, for those unaccustomed to all the fun that can be had on fresh snow and the galaxy's best mountains!
Black Hole Hot Springs -- Tired of the cold, or just looking for a unique experience? Try not to get sucked too long into the Black Hole, then! Built around a set of natural hot springs that have formed into a small lake, ambient temperatures around the Black Hole generally rise into the 90s, with the water much the same, providing a warm weather bathing experience framed by the natural beauty of the surrounding snow. The natural filtration provided by the hot springs produces a crystal clear water that must be seen to be believed, especially when combined with the black sand beaches that line the lake itself, which provide the source of the hot spring’s name. A favorite of Hyetiana’s university students, remember to pack your swimming suit, for the Black Hole awaits!
Hotel de Glace -- Located only 10 minutes from downtown Port Lerama, the Hotel de Glace is a must-see attraction to discover on Hyetiana-- and a recent one too, made available only since the spread of Humanity within Council Space. The only Hotel de Glace outside of Earth has seduced over a million people from throughout the galaxy since its opening in 2074. Built entirely of ice kept perpetually frozen by the planet’s average temperature, nevertheless live in complete luxury, with pricing options suited for any income level. With its huge snow vaults and crystalline ice sculptures, the Hotel de Glace impresses by its dazzling decor, providing an experience few ever forget!
So take your family, or as many friends as you like, and come see Hyetiana today!
This advertisement has been provided by the Hyetiana Tourism Board, with cooperation with the Port Lerama Municipal Council.
Redtracer7:
//ctc.recruitment.hye
///subset: Job Opportunities
////tags: Active, Hyetiana, Council Sponsored, Admin Override
Council Sponsored Expedition Currently Recruiting
Location: Hyetiana
Description: Currently recruiting for an expedition of indeterminate length, destination to be discussed face-to-face only. Will be departing from Port Lerama, Hyetiana, within an extremely short timeframe. Combat experience is preferred, but all manner of skillsets will be considered, with particularities discussed face-to-face only. Payment will be substantial, and negotiable, with details provided face-to-face only. Transport and basic supplies will be provided during expedition, but interested parties are advised to bring all equipment and gear they believe required for a lengthy trip.
Warning! Depending on indeterminate circumstances, hazardous conditions may be experienced. If this occurs, an additional hazard pay will be provided.
Warning! Potential inquirers should be aware that travel into non-Council space may be required.
This expedition has legitimate Council Approval, and accreditation will be provided, face-to-face only.
Please Note: Serious inquiries only.
//end posting
Admin Addendum: After numerous reports of this posting being fake, we contacted the poster. This is a legitimate posting, and the accreditation mentioned was provided. Stop reporting it.
Redtracer7:
We've got additional intelligence coming in all the time, sir. The turian vessel V'nado originally met with still appears to be their most obvious means of egress from the planet, so we're focusing our resources on its crew. Their destination may not yet be clear, but your suggestion that we investigate their backgrounds is being diligently observed. It would not be the first time our prey was flushed out or slowed by something in their history.
Furthermore, as you commanded, we have officially added them to the Prisoner Register in anticipation of capture, along with those you met with and we observed at the Hot Springs. Cryo suits are being prepared for them as well. Until we have anything further, I've attached pictures of the Ordo Invicta's crew for your perusal.
--Captain Akoros, of the HV Diligence
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File Opened: Colonel (Ret.) Julis Natalus
File #: T098
Age: 58
Height: 6'8"
Image Date: June, 2185.
The picture is from a security checkpoint, presumably from the Citadel as the officer in the background clearly sports C-Sec armor. Julius stands front and center, arguing with another officer across a simple desk. He is fully armored, as most turians were, in a set dominated by shades of blue. At his elbows, neck,and other points of articulation the ceramic material darkens, but does not thin-- medium grade then. His right shoulder piece is larger than the left, extending up and shielding part of his neck, an asymmetrical design that allows a length of fabric to be mounted from the latter, a half cape that descends down the back to end just above his knee. The leg it partially covers is abnormal as well, with a heavy brace wrapping around the limb at several points, eventually bolting to the armor itself to provide support. Still, its clear he rarely puts his full weight on the limb.
Only his collar has further ornamentation, as a small lapel pin is welded there, prominently displaying the symbol of the Turian Hierarchy. Otherwise his armor is plain, with the small scratches and scuffs that suggested continual wear and constant upkeep. White piping gives some manner of highlighting throughout, and from the portions visible it appears the vacuum-sealed base suit below is the same shade of ivory.
So too are his natural plates generally white in color, and heavily scarred and pitted, a product of age and hard living. For those familiar with turian facepaint, his is somewhat peculiar, blue in hue but rather ornate-- requiring a delicate hand and knowledge of the lesser turian colonies to apply. At the back of the neck some of the plates are disturbed, oddly seated and a bit warped, suggestive of further damage hidden by the armor itself.
A shotgun is strapped to the small of his back, the standard turian model used by Hierarchy naval forces during boarding actions, but in the picture its the sword held between him and the officer that is causing the C-Sec man's distress. A white scabbard shields the monomolecular blade from harm, the weapon itself a dark black and several feet in length.
A second picture follows, showing Julius having apparently won his argument: the sword is once more hanging from his hip as he passes through the checkpoint. His gait is heavily weighted away from the braced leg.
Redtracer7:
File Opened: Corporal Nixidonia (Nix) Natalus
File #: T099
Age: 24
Height: 6'10"
Video Date: December, 2185
The video appears to be sourced from a security camera, as the turian is viewed from a downward angle as she stands in a back alley. Painted in large letters behind her are the words "Custom Armories -- Build to Order". That she had just exited with a purchase seems to be reasonable conclusion, as she works with the fresh black leather holster strapped to her right hip. Designed to hold a shotgun without requiring it be folded into its compact form, a bit of pressure on the firearm's butt swivels the entire holster, revealing an open bottom-- and thus the possibility of quick-draw firing without the need to actually remove the weapon.
The new addition is strapped over her armor, a light design with finely segmented plates painted with a dark black enamel. Beneath she wears the cut and puncture resistant base suit most modern armors required, the bright white of it contrasting sharply wherever the plating ended. The most prominent areas that this occurs are at the back of each knee, around the armpits, and further along each arm. Of the last, Nix's hands are white and almost bare, except for the lobstered armor found on each individual talon. Full plating only starts at the wrist, covering each forearm before reaching up to just below the elbow. There it ends, black turns to white, and only returns over the chest, where a tank top-like design features deep cuts around each arm, offering maximum flexibility. The exposed inner suit is marked on each bicep with a blue symbol, denoting Nix's rank and unit: the 989th. Electric blue emerges several times below as well, especially at the side of her sloping waist, the knees, and around her boots which are perhaps the only portion of her armor capable of being termed 'heavy.'
The black motif is lost on the woman's organic plating, but the white and blue remain. From the ivory of the suit emerges similarly colored plates, each carefully sculpted and maintained. They collect and form her mandibles and facial plates, nearly all of them painted with a blue motif to match her father's. Only her chin is different, left exposed, an island of white among the sea of cerulean. Orange eyes peer out, an heirloom not of her blue eyed father.
Checking the swiveling shotgun once more, she appears satisfied, and finally begins to leave the camera's view. Her poise and posture are straight, utterly confident, something any turian drill sergeant would have been proud of.
Addendum: Preliminary research suggests that, of the permanent crew, only Nixidonia is worth anything during combat. Combat simulations are still ongoing, but we can at least suggest that she be neutralized in some manner prior to any attempt on the rest of the crew. Turians are not known for their predisposition to surrender, and the 989th has a formidable reputation. Caution, and the heavy set of restraints for her Cryo Suit, are recommended.
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