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Mass Effect: The Equestrian Equation

GM MIA, I repeat, GM MIA

Mass Effect: The Equestrian Equation

"It seems the natives have prepared a landing ceremony for us. They are quadruped, fairly small in stature, but appear relatively advanced, with a number of technologies we cannot identify as existing anywhere else in galactic history." The Asari diplomat swiped through some more info on the datapad "They are spread throughout the system, but this is their homeworld, hmm, current surface scans and recon systems seem to indicate a monarchy, one that has evidently lasted an incredibly long time. Hmmm, Monarchy's tend to be troublesome systems of government. Regardless, we will know who to open diplomacy with. Lehr, keep your wits about you, they are a peaceful race, but their military doesn't seem to be one to scoff at. All intel indicates a friendly welcome, but betrayal always looks like that. Any questions before we land?"

Of the group of three crammed into the tiny landing shuttle, the two being addressed were completely lacking in inquiries, the Asari had covered everything in solid detail. "Okay, then, let's land this thing. I assume you have some idea of how to communicate?"

"Unfortunately, no, first contact is always like this, we have some systems in place to prevent total miscommunication, but we shall just have to go with some universal signals, so holster your damned guns already."

The Sangheili and his partner clad in full exosuit armor shrugged and put their weapons away, neither seemed willing to talk on the way down.

The shuttle streaked across the Equestrian sky, auto-piloting towards the most clear ground, where a group of natives had clearly prepared some sort of landing/welcoming ceremony. The landing gear deployed with a hiss, and the rectangular craft set down on the ground, with the native Equestrians backing up, some were apprehensive, some eager, some suspicious, and a handful with what appeared to be weapons.

"Remember, no sudden movements," The diplomat gave as a last word of advice as she stepped out of the shuttle, Spectre and guard in tow right behind her.

Mass Effect: The Equestrian Equation

So what do you guys think about Twilight having a universal translator spell? I mean that sounds like something she would work on, and it would be useful, and I think the best solution to the language barrier.

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Okay so we still need Guitar Frettz and Toaster Strudel to post.

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I'm down with that

Mass Effect: The Equestrian Equation

Frettzo said
I believe that the diplomat would land in a small shuttle accompanied by a small elite squad. The main ship is too big and menacing to aid the first contact's peaceful intentions, and keeping it out of sight is probably for the best.

Frettzo said
I believe that the diplomat would land in a small shuttle accompanied by a small elite squad. The main ship is too big and menacing to aid the first contact's peaceful intentions, and keeping it out of sight is probably for the best.

A "small shuttle" for the advanced galactic races could seem extremely large and menacing to the Equestrians. Unless it's like the ME2 shuttle which is like, a flying coffin.

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Multiple ships rocketed through the Relay Network, at the head of them, prepared for any military response, was the ship of Spectre Lehra'Tak. It wasn't especially heavily armed, but they didn't expect much resistance from such a young race, if any resistance at all. Behind that ship appeared multiple ships containing various First Contact Specialists.

"This isn't my idea of an exciting first assignment," The Spectre grumbled to nobody in particular. "Maybe we should fire off a couple of warning shots, make this interesting."

"I sincerely hope you are joking." The Sangheili spun his chair around. "How do you Asari always manage to sneak up like that? Of course I was joking." But he wasn't really. Nearly anything would be more exciting than waiting to get this new species language translated. The Asari diplomat, of course, would be having nothing of it. Not to mention he could be forever punished for destroying the possibility of a new race joining the galactic community.

"We have arrived in their system though, current scans show they are not aiming at us, but we have been detected, we should be alright to land. Lehr I would like to take you down with me for first contact on their planet. Regardless of your in jest comments, keep your wits about you, they could very well be hostile."

"Roger," The Sangheili mumbled and went to grab his gear before they landed.

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Well I'll be sure to post today, and if you get up another post I'll try to post twice

I'm unlikely to post tomorrow though since I am going to a convention in Atlanta with my friends.

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Yeah I can do the Diplomat and the entire crew coming in

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So when do we start the IC