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No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

We've got a decent multi task assortment of characters. I like it.

No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

@POOHEAD189

You are dully welcomed.

No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

A Promise

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It had come. This was it, the day he had dreaded for years. Not only did it made his stomach turn inside out but it made his entire body endure a pain he had never felt before. This was the day all ended for his home, billions of life sacrificed, up in the skies ships of all shapes and sizes going to stare at the eyes of death itself. What they wanted from us was not resources, or technology, no, they wanted us all dead. That had become clear the first time around and now they were back like a cancer that had always loomed in the dark matter of the brain. This was the day humanity died as it once was, billions giving their life for a chance, a speck of hope, something that could survive beyond the years of pain. He was one of those who would make that come true, he wanted to, for her and for him. For all of them. But he could only see as humanity stood against impossible odds in order to make their own survival possible. He wanted to be there, to fight alongside the men he had called friends, his brothers in arms, his fellow soldiers. But he could only watch, watch as death itself loomed upon them like a bed sheet, he had escape death but he could not escape the disgust at his own self as he simply watch across the glass at the embodiment of destruction tearing apart his home, his fellow men, her resting place.

He couldn't do it anymore, watching as it all fell apart. Yet he had to fight, not only as he was trained to, but fight the feeling of dread and despair as he now had not only his own blood that depended on him, but thousands more. He had made a promise, he would keep that promise no matter what. Set aside the emotions, don't allow them consume him, fight as he always had.

"Captain Lopez, Company A and B are ready for action, sir. Platoon 3 is already at the main garrison armory as you ordered." A voice spoke from behind him. Matthew kept quiet, looking down on the only thing he had left from her, the cross that once belonged to her now in his hands. The heart consumed him with a pain that couldn't be alleviated, a pain that he couldn't describe yet he knew what it was. He made a fist, covering the cross, pressing hard enough that he almost felt it piercing on his suit's armored glove. He stopped, turning around to face the 1st Lieutenant, the Captain's armor bulkier and much more rugged and equipped than his. His helmet on his right hand while keeping the cross on his other hand. He walked along the railing next to the massive glass window which began to seal shut.

The Captain walked without fear or doubt visible at all, his face one of a man that was ready for anything and capable of what he was set to do. Matt stopped right in front of the hundreds of men and women under his command, the Marine Contingent of the Vitae, as all Arks had one, he set his hands on his back and spoke loudly "We have our orders ladies and gentlemen. The admiral depends on us to fulfill them and we shall do so at the best of our abilities. I want platoons 4 and 5 to head to the Armories perimeter and make sure its well guarded, no one goes in or out without proper authorization. Platoon 3 is already guarding the main contingent armories, but I want you to provide double guard. Lieutenants Aguirre, report to me when you have the armory secured." This was most definitely an important assignment, with security busy with the civilians the military armories had to be secured in case of any attempts to be stormed by hysterical masses, the marines knew what had to be done. The heavy equipment was located in Complex 02 while most of the regular gear was at Complex 01 and 03, Platoon 3 would need more men to make sure all three were secured.

"Platoons 9, 10, 11 and 12 will go to the hangar, ready with all defensive systems. And make sure no deserters try their luck with a ship. Lieutenant Collins, report to me when you have the hangar secured." This was probably the biggest group to be assigned to any area of the Vitae as most of the ships were located here and it was the biggest section of the Ark. They had to make sure it was well secured in case of any attempts by anyone to leave the ship or in worse case scenario, an attack. It was improbable, but Matthew didn't like to make a bet on it with the current circumstances.

"Platoons 4, 6, and 7 to engineering. Give them a helping hand if need be, but priority one is securing the area and detaining anyone without proper authorization." The Captain took a pause as he set his helmet on, securing it and ready for action. "Lieutenant Foster, report to me on all matters."

"2nd and 8th platoon remains here on HQ. Keep it guarded and be ready for anything. Lieutenant Donovan, report to me on anything."

"1st platoons is with me on the Bridge with 1st Lieutenant Harrison." Before the contingent mobilized, Captain Lopez added a few words of comfort. Looking at the rows of men and women who would follow his orders for an indefinite amount of time. They were his soldiers, the people under his command who second to Admiral Locke needed his guidance.

"I'm not one for speeches people, but we stand at a moment that I myself know not where it will lead. We all made sacrifices, we have all lost something, or someone." He walked among them, all in their armor and their equipment strapped in their back looked at their captain with sorrow, yet their respect for the man was apparent despite him being newly assigned to them. Many were holding back tears, all kept a disciplined and straighten composure as their captain walked among them. He was one of them as well, a soldier, a father, a son, a husband, who had given up his home and the honor of battle in order to assure humanities future, a soldier who followed a soldier's duty despite all emotions.

"We are here because we are humanities future, we will assure a home for our next generations, we will continue on as a species. Because we live not only for every single human on this ship, WE LIVE FOR THE ONES OUT IN THAT HELLHOLE FIGHTING THOSE FUCKERS! We stand united today, humans no matter what nationality." His voice got louder and more passionate.

"Live for your families, for your fathers and mothers, for your sons and daughters, live for them. ORAAH!" Pumping his chest and raising his fist into the air, Lopez's gesture and cry was followed by everyone else.

"ORAAH!"

"Double time people. Let's get to it."

"Sir, yes sir!" Their voices echoed through the Headquarters Building as the different platoons began to march to their designated areas. The Arks were starting to take off, the images of Admiral Constantine on the screens of the Vitae. Captain Lopez had no time to hear him, as much as he wanted to he had to keep concentrated on the task at hand. He looked behind him, 1st and 2nd platoons marching right behind him. He made sure to single out Sergeant Locke among them.

"Lieutenant Harrison." Lopez said as he approached the elevator to the bridge.

"Yes sir." Harrison answered, keeping next to the Captain.

"Make sure Sergeant Locke is on level head at all times while at the bridge. She may be the Admiral's daughter, I respect that, but she's still a marine." Lopez continued walking, faster than most.

This was not a moment of glory for anyone, this was survival, making sure Humanities future was secured. This was humanities moment to fight for it's place in this universe as a species, they were all part of that now.

No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

@Sep
Understood. Will keep those areas secured.

No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

Dammit. I don't have my computer and I'm on mobile. When I get home later in the evening I'll post. Matt's gonna be making sure security procedures are in order and all civilians go to their assigned locations.

No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

Why have a human bartender when we can just have a robot doing that :p

No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

@ShwiggityShwah

That could work. He could maybe help with fixing military equipment in the ship and the like.

No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

@Superboy I think it's a great idea. And it makes sense. Feel free to write up any ideas you may have as right now I'm away from the computer but a work relation between them before the Vitae makes a lot of sense.

No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

@Xandrya

Maybe Matthew if the offer is still up.

No Turning Back - Surving the Abyss

Captain Matthew Lopez

Matthew, on the left with his son Julian during a hunting trip.

Player Name: Infamous Guy 101
Character Name: Matthew Lopez
Character Age: 46
Character Gender: Male
Appearance:

• 200 lbs
• 6.1 ft
• Service tattoos on chest, and both arms.
• Well built and physically strong due to exercising daily.

Profession: Captain in the Vitae’s Military Garrison.
Formerly Member of the Martian Navy Special Operations.
Nationality: Martian Unity
Strengths:

• Military training in weapons handling, hand to hand combat, space flight and space ops. Matthew has acquired vast experience from his years in the military and is a no nonsense hardened man because of it.
• Quick thinker, his years in the military made him someone that acts quickly and can keep collected in times of great stress. His contribution in the battle of Mars made clear he is capable of taking the initiative.
• Determined, he is a man of strong conviction and will not stop at nothing to finish a task, assignment, or mission. His main goal is to find a home not just for him and his son but for everyone in the Vitae.

Weaknesses:

• Over-Protective of his only son. He swore to his wife that he would do anything to protect him, and damn straight he will, no one will harm him or put him in harms way as long as Matt lives and he will put his son first above himself.
• Doesn't like talking about his wife. His wife passing took an emotional toll on him, he abhors talking about it and at the slightest mention he will stonewall.
• He suffers from PTSD and anxiety attacks. This is largely due to the things he saw in the Three Day War, he saw friends die and the screams of the thousands of soldiers being killed inside the destroyed ships haunt him to this very day.

Personal Effects:

• Photos of his son and him, as well as his deceased wife.
• Crucifix
• Personal Pad
• Survival knife and sheath.
• Duffel bag with clothes and hygienic stuff.

Bio:
Born in 2176 to parents of Mexican descent, Matt was always a hyperactive child who enjoyed the outdoors and venturing into the wilds of Mars. His father was in the military, serving as a Lieutenant in the Martian Unity Navy and his mother worked as a doctor, they both loved Mike very much as he was the only son they had been able to conceive and believed he was destined to do great things. Matt’s father, 1st Lieutenant Manuel Lopez was strict at times, applying the military doctrine of the MU into the life of Matt and believing it necessary, for there would come a time in which Matt would be one of the many men in this new and young State who would have to fight for their planet, their people, themselves when danger was amidst. Matt’s mother, Rosa Lopez, was much more compassionate, she wanted Matt to grow into a man of his own and make his own decisions based on his free will. Whether he joined the military or not was no boggle to her, she wanted him to be the best he could be at anything he had chosen to be. Matt carried both his parents teaching at heart and in the end, after finishing high school, he enrolled in the Martian Military Education Program. Not because the influence of either parent, but because he wanted to belong to something greater, he felt he owed to his planet to serve it and to fight for it. He had that conviction.

Matt trained and studied for years to become part of something greater, training physically and mentally to become a soldier through a through but also continued to believe in the words of his mother and the word of the lord himself. He didn’t openly showed his faith, but deep within it was always a part of who he was. He became a commendable soldier, joining the Naval Special Operations Division and passing training, becoming a sergeant at the age of 20 and showing prowess in ground ops but most importantly in space flight and space operations. He had taken part in covert operations during the cold war and had proven he had the conviction to fight for his planet. He was still young and fresh from training but was ready to fight in any given danger to the Unity.

In 2196, when tensions were running high between the MU and the other powers, the Attack on the Fleeters outpost brought fear but determination to Matt. He believed that whoever had been the ones behind the attack, he had to be ready to fight. And he prepared himself for it, waiting and waiting for the planet to rally on the warpath against the alien enemy known as the Devastators. The planet kept on building the defenses for the incoming Invasion. The destruction of the Ceres station made it clear the Martian Unity was next on the Devastators campaign. Matt and his squad were dispatch to orbit under Commander William Locke, where they took part in the engagement against the Devastator fleet. Mike and his comrades took to their fighters and off to the battle in space, Mike and his squadron as well as others took on waves of Devastator fighters and also took part in attacks against Devastator cruisers and frigates. The battle took a toll on Mike as he heard over the comms the screaming agony of those in the destroyed ships being torn apart by Devastator weaponry. Mike continued with his squadron in battle the Devastators and they destroyed dozens of fighters, however, the squadrons began losing men quickly as the battle turned against the Martians.

In a surprising move by their commander, the squadrons and several ships were commanded by Locke to use their cloaking technology to come at the Devastator from behind, flanking them, Locke’s forces began the assault on the Devastators rear. Matt had already lost many friends during the battle, and his own squadron leader was killed during the counter attack. He took the initiative with no hesitation and led his squadron to continue Locke’s attack. For a moment it seemed like all was lost, as the Devastators were tearing apart the Martian forces with little effort.

Then another fleet joined in the battle, led by Admiral Roland Constantine, the fleets merged together and were able to defeat the Devastators, but at the terrible price of many Martian lives lost. However, Matt had proved he was a dedicated soldier and leader and was promoted shortly after due to his leadership during the battle. After the Three Day War, the United Earth Council was formed and Matt like all other soldiers prepared for the inevitable second wave that would come. The special operations division continued to serve for the 20 years that followed, Matt promptly achieving the rank of First Lieutenant and meeting the women of his life, Crystal Miranda, a women of Asian descent whom he had known from back when he was a kid and she was an infant a renown Biologist. Still sure that Humanity could win, Matt continued his service to the Martian Unity and the UEC as a special ops soldier and took part of military operations meant to prepare humanity for the incoming fight. Eventually, with Crystal, the two conceived a child in the year 2208, naming him Julian. Matt became an arduous father and caretaker, and having learned of the incoming second invasion, one that Humanity would not be able to fend off, Mike was willing to do anything to make sure his wife and child survived. Enrolling in the Genesis Project the Lieutenant pledge that he would serve the as a member of the military force that would face off against the Devastators once they arrived in exchange for his wife and child to be part of the Ark, Crystal being a biologist she was welcomed aboard in the science team. Matt was willing to accept the possible outcomes, he either died in battle or he lived through it and Humanity defeated the Devastators and he could see his wife and child again. Eventually, in 2214, disaster struck for him when Crystal contracted Leukemia, a dangerous malignant strain that would eventually kill her.

Knowing her faith, Crystal made it so that Mike was the one who would be part of the Project, not her. Matt was not willing to let Crystal go like this, he was sure she could survive the Ark trip and take medication until she was cured, they could meet again, but Crystal was not willing to become a clear lost cause. She knew that the reality was that either they both died, Matt in battle and Crystal due to the cancer, or Matt survived to ensure the safety of Julian. Crystal made Matt swear he would protect Julian no matter what, and with crying eyes he did so, accepting the spot in the Ark as a member of the military force who would protect the Ark if the need arose, this granted him the promotion of Captain due to his experience and his service.

The day came that Crystal died, a mere month before the Devastators return, Matt buried her in the spot of their first date, near the New Horizon River. He would not be part of the fight, not yet, but he would make sure the future of mankind lived on. The day came in 2216 Matt’s Ark was launched, he could only watch as his home was ravaged and his fellow brothers in arms fought a losing battle, but at the very least they assured the survival of the human race. Now it's 2221, under the leadership of the same man he fought under in the Three Day War, Matt is now captain in the Vitae’s military garrison and he is determined to find a new home for his son, and not let down the memory of the love of his life.

Relationships:

• Julian Lopez - His only son. Matthew has taken care of him and is a dedicated father and hopes to one day give him a normal life like he himself once had. He's overprotective of him and will not hesitate to fight for him against anyone that threatens his safety.
• Admiral William Locke - Matthew served under Locke during the war and the years following it. He has immense loyalty to him and admirable respect due to his previous service and his contributions to humanity's battle against the Devastators.
• Dr. Naomi Wolfe