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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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Maverick4
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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
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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]

Never played Halo, so I wouldn't know. What happened to Cortana?

"Crisis Corporation is the only body authorised and subsidized by thr American Legion to produce weapons. However, current senatorial legislation requires that such production occurs either on the moon or in the Asteroid belt."

The Drop Ship is on the otherside of the hangar. You'll arrive shortly.

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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign:
Unit:
Branch: American Legion Interstellar Marines
Mother Ship: L.S. 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

"Biters. I have only one question, would it be possible to modify the weapons by putting an electric pump in my armbands, connecting them to it through a band of electric tissue, and then power the device with my fission battery, thus letting the Biters being propelled through the air?

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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]

he stares at the mutilated body, horrified, but pulls his eyes long enough to fire a round into the general direction of the fire and take off towards the transmitter

is the area wooded by any chance? if so load a dragon breath and fire into it

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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]

I sprint to the dropship so we can get this crap started.

Maverick4
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Maverick4
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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign:
Unit:
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: None
Secondary Weapon: None

"All weapons and weapons systems are the sole property of the American Legion and Crisis Corporation. Any modifications are illegal, and are only allowed under proper licensing and supervision by a Crisis Corporation employee. Disobeying such an ordinance is punishable to the fullest extent of the law by the American Legion, and Crisis Corporation acting in the place of."
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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]

You are situated in a grassy plain area with gently rolling hills; no trees.

You sprint in the direction indicated, and are thrown forward by another explosion.
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I don't have enough time to fully type yours out tonight trooper, but I'll do it around 4:30 tomorrow right when I get home.

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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]


just crawl forward or get up if i can and take off towards the transmitter

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Name: Aurom Petra
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Granite 1-16
Unit: 1st Legion, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry
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: None
Secondary Weapon: None

"Thank you, SARAH. I'd like to pick the 'BAR', will you give me any extra equipment, or shall I head on to my first objective?"

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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign:
Unit:
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: None
Secondary Weapon: None

"Okay, okay, just asking. So, what is my mission?"

Maverick4
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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 reach the drop ship. Several large ramps lead into its interior. The drop ship is block and angular, with a sharp prow and short, stubby wings. Its sole purpose is to survive rentry into the atmosphere and deliver its cargo onto the surface. Several scout birds and other vehicles are being loaded on, and men are boarding via smaller ramps. A voice suddenly crackles on your radio.

"This is Copper 3-1. All call signs to the front with the birds."

You make your way to the main ramp, and see several others climbing into the scout birds. One of them jerks his head towards the birds.

"You'll be in this one here. Two pilots, a gunner, and then the four of us in the bay."

He climbs into the bay, and sticks out his hand. You take it, and are helped into the bay.

"I'm Optio (Optio is his rank, equivalent to a Sergeant) Lucius, and I'll be leading this outfit. We've all been on planet before; you're here since we needed a replacement. Keep your head straight, follow orders, and don't f**k anything up, got it?"

He doesn't seem the most friendly type, but atleast he'll watch out for you. A technician in a space suit runs over.

"You're to procede with Mission Directive Beta! Drop Ship will touch down, and the scout birds will roll out and you'll be on your way. Good luck!" He punches in a number to a keypad on his wrist, and jumps out as the main ramp to the ship begins to close.

"Any questions new guy?" says Lucius.
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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]

You scramble forward, make it to the transmitter without getting killed. The fight is still going on, but it's starting to die down for whatever reason. You take cover behind the transmitter, and your suit adjusts to blend in.

Unfortunately, the transmitter was damaged significantly on impact; the parachute failed to open fully on deployment. You don't know how to fix it, or if its even fixable.
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Name: Aurom Petra
Rank: Legionary
Callsign: Granite 1-16
Unit: 1st Legion, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry
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: None
Secondary Weapon: None

"You will need to procede to the Quartermaster in order to recieve your weapon, equipment, and unit assignments. Mission Directives have been passed down the line of command, and you will have to ask your unit's commander for specific orders upon your arrival. I have updated your objective marker to lead you to the Quartermaster. Any further questions?"
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Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign:
Unit:
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: None
Secondary Weapon: None

"You will need to procede to the Quartermaster in order to recieve your weapon, equipment, and unit assignments. Mission Directives have been passed down the line of command, and you will have to ask your unit's commander for specific orders upon your arrival. I have updated your objective marker to lead you to the Quartermaster. Any further questions?"

The_Gentlemen
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"None."

I walk to the Quartemaster's place.

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/\\/\\/\\
Name: Jeles Raze
Rank: Legionary
Callsign:
Unit:
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: None
Secondary Weapon: None

( I keep forgetting this.)

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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, what's directive Beta?"

Maverick4
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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]

You approach the Quartermaster.

SARAH: "Please place your left hand on the sensor. Your left palm contains your ID, and I will update it as needed."

You do as SARAH says, and a voice reaches your ear over the radio.

"Right. Your weapon loadout has already been filled in, so you'll be in 4th Legion, 5th Battalion, 2nd Raiders. Callsign Tangent 2-6. You'll be up on the flight deck, so I've updated your objective arrow accordingly."

A panel opens up, and you see two Biters, as well as a side arm.

SARAH: "Do you have any questions on the operation of your weapons?"
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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]

"Directive Beta is a standing order to fly in our sector and give support to units who are known to need it. Eye in the Sky monitors all units, and we're the calvary." says Lucius.

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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]

"You said that I can disarm enemies with them. How?"

Maverick4
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Peasant

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]

SARAH: "The Biter is a tungsten-steel blade 14 inches long. It is curved forward in the last four inches, and at the point of curve a hook extends backwards. The use of these hooks in combination can be used to grip weapons and pull them from opponents, as well as latch on to an opponents armor, to any number of uses."

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