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Maverick4
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The scout-bird set down onto the earth is a billowing cloud of dust and debris, like some bejeweled insect alighting on an alien world. The bay doors on the side opened up with a hiss as the cabin depressurized, and four troopers in HDEP suits stepped. The micro-panels on the suit changed from a steel grey to a spackled green and brown to match the forest surroundings.

One of the troopers pulled out a small device, and held it aloft in the air. After several moments, the device chirped loudly.

"Atmosphere is breathable," he said, pocketing his device. The other three nodded in reply. "But keep your respirators on, incase of foreign pathogens. Fan out in a local search pattern, report back in five mikes. Move!"

The three men scattered, and soon dissapeared into the trees. The leader of the men switched his radio frequency, and called in to the orbiting strike ship of the American Legion.

"LS Seraphim, this is Ajax 4-1. We have secured the DZ. Activating the emitter now." He pressed a small screen on his wrist, and a small canister fell out of the back of his suit.

His in suit radio crackled to life. "Copy Ajax 4-1. First wave of marines will touchdown after briefing. ETA two hours. Seraphim out."

800,000 feet above, the Legion strike ship Seraphim orbited the planet. The first of the Athena line of ships, she was only challenged by the battleships of the Interstellar fleet. She boasted the lastest in electronic emitter arrays, neutrino weapons, and boasted a hyper warp drive which enabled her to travel just under the speed of light. Her greatest calability, though, was the contigent of 15,000 crack marines on board. The first wave of 2,500 were currently in the main hangar.

A man stood in front of several large screens. Arrayed around him were 2,500 marines preparing to touch down on the planet. He was explaining the new HDEP suits.

"The Committee has authorised this colonization mission to be the first large scale test of the HDEP suit. Made from High Density Electron Plating, the suit is the greatest advancement in personal protection since the invention of portable shield generators. On top of this, the suit is self powered, self contained, and has the ability to change color in response to the surroundings."

"The helmet contains an HUD that shows a small map, as well as being able to view any number of information blocs such as direction faced, windage, and objective direction. The rear of the chestplate holds a small cavity, in which unit leaders will have a beacon and medics will have a Portadoc."

"Five groups of 500 will touch down via the heavy landers. You're to secure your objectives and await further orders. Atmosphere is breathable, but no one is authorized to remove their helmet. Our planetologists our working on getting the environmental control satelites in orbit, so until than expect adverse weather conditions. Scans show some populations of carbon-based natives, and the Legate has ordered all natives expendable."

As he spoke, technicians began to disperse suits among the marines.

"We need Genesis IV gentleman. Failure is not an option. Good luck, and godspeed." He walked off the stage, and it sank into the flight deck. The screens began to retract into the ceiling.

Nearly fully suited, you put your helmet on. It secures, and a whirring sound can be heard as it locks in place and pressurizes. Suddenly, a female voice a female voice fills your ears.

"Hello. My name is is SARAH, or Sensory Awareness and Required Assistory Helper. I will introduce you to the HDEP suit. If you have any questions at any time, simply speak 'SARAH' and I will offer assistance. But before we begin, would you tell me the following information?"

Name: (Derp)
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: (Will be assigned)
Unit: (Will be assigned)
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
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Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
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Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: None
Secondary Weapon: None
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Unlike my past RPGs, I've mapped out a story, come up with an armory of weapons, and have developed just about everything needed to run this thing. Only thing I need now are some players.

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The_Gentlemen
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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign:
Unit: 4th Legion, 5th Battalion, 2nd Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines
Mother Ship: L.S. Seraphim
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Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: Biter (Dual Wield)
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

"Okay. Seems good."

I head for the flight deck.

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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
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Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

"Guten, always nice to help some other guy out of a hole, then forget about it after you get drunk. That was my only question."

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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign:
Unit: 4th Legion, 5th Battalion, 2nd Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines
Mother Ship: L.S. Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: Biter (Dual Wield)
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

I assume you head to your current objective then?
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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

The ramp closes, and theres a grinding noise as it locks in place. The pilot comes on over the radio.

"We'll be touching down in Quadrant 40-Sierra-Niner. Scanners indicate the area is relatively devoid of large life forms, so you'll be able to head out immediately."

You lurch forward as the drop ship leaves the Seraphim. After several minutes of controlled descent, the pilot comes on over the radio again.

"Impact in 20 seconds."

"Ten Seconds."

"Impact."

You lurch forward as the ship hits the ground, and you hear someone curse through their radio. After several moments, the ramp begins to open ever so slowly. Lucius begins to give orders.

"Pilot, rev up and get us out of here as soon as you can shoot the gap."

"Copy all." The pilot starts up the scout bird on, and the rotors begin to spin as the jets hum with power. After a few more moments, the bird shoots forward, and you're out. From the air, you can see the drop ship has landed in the midst of a large plain. off in the distance, you can see some mountains that appear to be several hundreds of miles away. The plain seems to be covered in grasses that blow in the wind, and the sky is clear.

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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

Lucius sounds like something Lucifer would name his son.

"So, who's the unit we're assisting?" I ask Lucius.

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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

It was a common name during the Roman Empire, but yeah lol.

"1st Raiders from 2nd Legion's 4th Battalion. Got ambushed enroute to securing a transmitter, and are in the process of being dispersed. If they can last a few minutes more, we should be able to help."

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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

"What's so important about the transmittor that those guys have to get banged up?"

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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

"The transmitter boosts the signalling of our units, and this one happens to be the main one for this sector. We lose it, and we go without radios and air support when the ship leaves. Besides, the Legates don't like it when people die, and the report on this group is that they're getting the arses handed to them."

"But perhaps most importantly, this wasn't suppossed to happen, remember?" Lucius taps your helmet, hard. "You might recall thattheres only suppossed to be native creatures here. And I doubt those tin cans down there are getting mauled by a few squirrels."

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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign:
Unit: 4th Legion, 5th Battalion, 2nd Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines
Mother Ship: L.S. Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: Biter (Dual Wield)
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

Well yes I do.

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Name: Matvey Pavlov
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Raven 1-4
Unit: 2nd Legion, 4th Battalion, 1st Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
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Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: AA-3 Ratchet-S 12/12 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]


how big is it?

also i load a dragon breath round, and keep a hand towards my pistol, waiting to see whats going on

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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

"Ja, I was thinking the same thing. Maybe a man or two might get killed by a tiger-like organism or something, but an entire raider unit getting ripped apart? Kinda weird."

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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Tangent 2-8
Unit: 4th Legion, 5th Battalion, 2nd Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines
Mother Ship: L.S. Seraphim
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Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: Biter (Dual Wield)
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

Somehow I completely missed that second sentence. -_-"

You follow your objective indicator, and make it to the appropriate deck. Upon reaching it, you immediately notice its far smaller than the hangar, and swarming with technicians and Legionary Marines. You follow your objective indicator, and see that it leads to a small, needle shaped ship. A Legionary walksup to you.

"I'm Optio (his rank) Regius. Welcome to Tangent squad. You may have noticed the craft." He gestures over his shoulder t the needle like ships. "They're called penetrators. We'll load into them, and be fired at the surface. Suppossed to be a systems of caverns in our sector, so we'll be part of the group clearing them out. Any questions?"
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Name: Matvey Pavlov
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Raven 1-4
Unit: 2nd Legion, 4th Battalion, 1st Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: AA-3 Ratchet-S 12/12 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

A few feet long, big enough to move easily but big enough to crouch behind.

You ready yourself for close combat, and pull out your pistol. Off in the distance, you notice something glinting in the sky.
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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

"Indeed. Pilot, wheres the fire coming from?"

"From some sort of out cropping it seems. Should I light it up with the pod-bay rockets when in range?"

"Absolutely, and tell Bird-2 to do the same. Then set us down on the flanks of where this unit should be."

"Copy all."

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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

"Let's rock and roll." I check that my weapons aren't going to jam on me and it is off the saftey.

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Name: Matvey Pavlov
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Raven 1-4
Unit: 2nd Legion, 4th Battalion, 1st Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: AA-3 Ratchet-S 12/12 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

i see if there is any way i can jury rigi t to work, even for a few minutes

also periodically (about 30 secs) looking at the sky at that glint and around, me

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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Tangent 2-8
Unit: 4th Legion, 5th Battalion, 2nd Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines
Mother Ship: L.S. Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: Biter (Dual Wield)
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

"None. Let's go."

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Name: Ludwig Von Heichner
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Copper 3-7
Unit: 3rd Legion, 1st Battalion, 2nd Scouts
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: B9 Carbine 24/24 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

You check your weapons, and prepare for combat. As you near the LZ, you start to take some fire, though its inaccurate and you get through unscathed. The scout bird hovers for a moment, and unleashes a barrage of rockets from the pod stored in the belly of the craft. They race towards the outcropping, and judging by the slackening of fire are highly effective. The birds touch down, and you hop off. Your suit adjusts to the surroundings. The scout birds pull up, and withdraw to a safe distance.

SARAH: "Lethal levels of Gamma Radiation have been detected. Youare not authorised to remove your HDEP suit."

"Bravo squad, push towards the outcropping! The rest of you, we'll secure the transmitter! Go!" Yells Lucius into the radio.
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Name: Matvey Pavlov
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Raven 1-4
Unit: 2nd Legion, 4th Battalion, 1st Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines (ALIM)
Mother Ship: LS Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: AA-3 Ratchet-S 12/12 [9]
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

The damage done to the Transmitter is far beyond your knowledge and ability to repair.

The two glints come closer, and reveal themselves as Scout Birds with four Legionaries riding on the sides. They fire off a barrage of rockets, and you note the fire lessens somewhat. They land some distance away before flying off without the Legionaries.
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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Tangent 2-8
Unit: 4th Legion, 5th Battalion, 2nd Raiders
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines
Mother Ship: L.S. Seraphim
-----
Health: 50/50
Status: Healthy
-----
Suit Specifications: Unknown
Suit Status: Good
Suit Ability: Unknown
Primary Weapon: Biter (Dual Wield)
Secondary Weapon: Primo Laser Bolt Pistol 9/9 [4]

"Good, we're about to set off then." Says Regius. He turns and motions for you to follow. You both enter into the penetrator, and notice that the seats all face towards the rear of the craft. You strap yourself securely in, and a technition runs over.

"You'll reach the surface in about twenty seconds. A yellow light will come on, and your seats will gyrate according to your position. Green light will come on once the exterior panels have blown out. Good luck!"

He slams closed the hatch, and locks it shut. A dim red light comes on. Theres a sudden roar, and you're thrown against your harness. After a few moments, you're slammed against your seat. A yellow light comes on, and you move slightly. A green light suddenly comes on, and your harness automatically disengages.

A nother green light indicates the door, and Regius speaks.

"Right, who wants point?"

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