Musaki Hajime

Iris Halo

C A Y D E G O D F R E Y

@Kyrisse@FallenTrinity

"giving you junk... giving you junk... junk... junk" The words echoed within his soul and the look on his face became twisted into a sneer of pain.

In a very animated way, Cayde gasps at Keira's comment on his precious loot. "Gah!! No, no, no!" He exclaims, pointing at her. "Don't jinx me like that! I still have to get my legendary skin!!"

Seeing her smile, at the very least, made him feel at ease. Maybe she was okay afterall. That'd make his life easier. As she goes off to help Lauren and Amelia, Cayde follows suit with the large Darius. It never cease to amaze just how the man worked. He was always "go big or go home" with everything. Thankfully, the two shared similar taste in music, since even though he usually wears headphones, the bass of Darius music could be felt through the floor boards. As he looms over Amelia, glass of milk in hand, you can really tell just how tall he is. He's like a freakin' titan! ... don't tell him I said that

"Hey, hey, now! Save some for the rest of us, dude~" He calls out to Darius, giving him a large grin and takes his seat at the table. "Granted, if all the food did get gobbled up, I have at least 2 weeks supply of cup noodles to last me, so don't feel too bad if you do eat us outta house and home"

Cayde isn't the best person to have in the kitchen. Smart he may be, but cooking did not suit him. Ever since the stew of yester-year, the gamer swore off that "stat" and kept on moving. Still, the environment here was nice. Had it really been so long since he moved here? With these people? Doing amazing things? Sometimes, Cayde could hardily believe it. But it's true. A blue hedgehog told him. It had to be true.

Valkyrie Theory: Horizon War [Mecha] [8*/13Slots]

New GM post up. Have it guys =)

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UNF

“Don’t worry, Greg” Dawn started “Nothing inherently dangerously like that. Merely a tool that could help us sustain the power we have. After all, the UNF is tasked with the safety of all of Fortus. We need to be steps ahead of the game. Or so I was told.” He relays this information to the fellow Captain with a nonchalant demeanor. From the looks of it, the ethical bounds of humanity were not being crossed with this mission.

“Rules of engagement: UNF officials, soldiers and allies will make their presence known with a “friendly” hail. I wouldn’t be gunning down children or families that end up in your path but I’ll make sure to have all your Valks and vehicles set up with a list of potential hostiles to look out for.

Dawn continued, pacing back forth as he answered. Not in a nervous, more so of busy energy. “As far as a time limit, since it’s close to about 300 miles or so it’ll take at least half a day if not more depending on fuel and energy usage. I mean, as long as you don't take weeks to complete this op, it should be fine. I see you guys finishing it in about 3 or so days round trip.

“Most of your additional resources you’ll pick up when you link up with the VIP in Priscus. A guide will lead the way for those of you unfamiliar. The VIP will be held up in a special truck that you all will have open channels to. Otherwise, use your own Valks and vehicles. If you don't got one, choose one of the spares we got in the Hanger we got here” He pauses to check his sheet before addressing Kevin. “Once you make contact with the VIP and the lab, respectfully, I’ll be alerted and send it up the chain. As far as points of rendezvous? That’s something you gotta work out yourselves when you see the map. You’re a smart bunch, plus you got Captain Gregory in your team. You should be fine~” He spoke with some levity, sure of the success but perhaps a bit more if one were to look into it.

With a swift motion, Dawn downs the rest of his coffee and sits on the desk behind him. “That clear a few things up? Speak now or forever hold your peace, soldiers.” This comment seems to be directed more so to the rest of alpha team rather than the Captain, himself.

@Hell Coos@The 4 Winds@Valor@Marquise

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Ordo Sanctus

Commander Hale stood in silence as Aura shook with intensity. To a normal person, this would shake them in their boots. Aura was not the type of person you wanted to upset, despite her size. However, Hale met her icy glare with one of clarity and reassurance.

“Aura, I wouldn’t ask this of you if these people were entirely innocent.” Her tone, controlled and concise, she continues “In one way or another, the men and women who signed up with the Feddies are responsible for the deaths of many innocent people. They’re no children, and no random bystanders at this base. Purely military and tactical killers.” She pauses and steps forward, closer to Aura and visibly intense. “People at this base I’m sending you to have killed our men, Aura. Our family. And aim to hurt our cause. All in the name of peace. If you think me the same evil as those who look down on the poor and the weak, and the hungry, like ants underfoot, then you have my permission to shoot me now.” With her last word, she reaches for her own sidearm and slams it on the table nearby, sliding it closer to Aura.

A tense pause passes before Hale takes a breath, stepping away from Aura and the gun, recomposing herself for Neil’s question. Leave it to him for some much needed levity. “Honestly, if you can successfully sneak, get whatever they have and get out? More power to you. To reiterate, you are to leave no survivors IF they catch you. You’re not caught? You leave with your hands clean.” She says with a shrug. “However, our resources are limited here. I’ll send you more details on this base and this … “thing” in a bit. As much as I love being able to say all this in front most of you-” Hale looks around. “- what we’re getting is classified stuff that only this amazing team should and will know.”

Hale took a breath again and faces the team she was sending off. “I chose you for this, you know that? All three of you. Fadio gave me specific orders to choose who I felt were the best to get this job done. You three can.” Despite the glare, Hale looks upon her captain with warm eyes. “Aura, you’ll make sure these two will make it back here alive. You care and you’re strong. You’ve been doing this for years and you know how to complete an operation like this. I trust in your leadership to do whats right” Her gaze turns to Yazmin “Yazmin, you’re a bit new here but you’ve been a great asset to us. You’re seeing the truth of what the UNF really is and using what you know to help keep our men and women safe. For that, I thank you. I need you to get this done. I’m trusting you to.” She finally turns to Neil. “Neil … you crazy sonuva bitch-” She pauses for laughter that could be heard around her. “You’re one the best pilots I know and a reliable guy to have in a pinch. If anyone could make the impossible possible, it’s you.”

Hale stiffens up before finishing. “To end the corruption that looms over this world, we have to take steps. This is one of the steps. Tipping the odds in our favor is worth the risk and the reward is victory. So … what do you say? You ready to be heroes?”

@POOHEAD189@Kyrisse@Deadnaut

Iris Halo

C A Y D E G O D F R E Y

With an uncontrollable yawn, Cayde stands not even five feet away from his bedroom door. In the back of his mind, he already regrets leaving his safe haven. ‘Maybe i should suggest room delivery …’ a stray thought runs through his mind before a small scenario plays out. How would that go over? Hmmm. Nah. It isn’t worth the effort nor worth having to listen to another lecture about “responsibility” and all that nonsense.

He checks the time again, this time using his smart phone, and his brain switches gears. The date. Cayde couldn’t forget this. The gamer who stays couped up in his room doesn't have many people he would call “friends” but if there is one, it’s Keira. They joined up around the same time a few years ago and despite her simple, happy-go-lucky and trusting exterior, she held a lot of depth. Cayde saw through her facades quickly and decided to ignore them for the time being. However, it didn't strike him as odd until last year when he noticed activity in the dorm. Normally, he is the only one up past 3 am most nights so stuck out to him.

Curiosity got the better of him and he saw Keira’s ritual. A send off of sorts. Cayde decided on that day that he would watch her back. If anything were to expose her defenses, he would shield her. He didn’t question why. He just did it.

Why bring this up? Well today is the same day. 2 years ago, Keira lost someone important to them. Though you wouldn’t know with how she is walking toward Cayde with a hungry expression that could eat the words you speak to her.

“Mornin'" He gives a two finger salute before shining a grin. “Looks like the head chef’s shrill has reached us all” His joking tone tries to add levity to the situation. Something to keep the mind off of darker thoughts. “It sucks in a way! I’m this close to breaking into a new level! So close to a loot box~”

Now this was the Cayde everyone knew: a die-hard gamer who thinks of life itself as a game. For now, he keeps up his own facade to cheer up Keira up. At least he hoped it does.

Valkyrie Theory: Horizon War [Mecha] [8*/13Slots]

Update:Today was quite busy. I forgot to send out the pms to the UNF folks but that has been squared away. If your characters have additional questions or queries, feel free to ask them in-character.

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And posted!

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UNF

Captain Dawn sips his coffee, enjoying the aroma and the taste, as the members of Alpha team entered the bridge. Of course he expected his fellow Captain Gregory to be right on time. The man was always that way. He couldn’t help but give him a smirk and a nod. This is all standard fair for the two of them. Next came, Private Kevin. He seemed unassuming for a member of the UNF but from what Dawn heard from the top brass, this kid had some potential with Valkinai. Not too far behind, Michi walks in with an air of professionalism. Dawn gives a courtesy nod to her just before finishing his coffee. This is not the first time that he has worked with her so he also knew to stay on his toes. Finally, the late

“Good. That's everyone. Stewart. Lock the doors and re-route communications to only accept Emergency hails.”

“Yes, sir!”

“Alright then. This mission comes from the General, himself.” He hands out a file to each of them. “They are more details in the files but i’ll go over it briefly. You’ll be escorting a VIP to a underground lab a few hundred miles outside of Priscus. Not only are you to make sure he is not harmed but upon reaching the lab, you are to pick up a package. Details on the package are sketchy but once you pick it up, we’re taking it back to Licentia. Sounds simple. Should be simple.”

He pauses before turning around and activating a hologram of a map. The map charted a path from where they are now, to Priscus to the lab. As the path continued, it turned a darker red and blaring danger.

“However, they’ve been a lot of attacks around this area lately. Some involved stolen UNF valkinais, others were standard ambushes by a radical faction or two. Top brass is tired of these "terrorist" causing trouble and so, they have given permission for all of you to use deadly force if something like this happens. Just keep the VIP alive and make it to the UNF Lab. Do well? You may even get a reward, or so I'm told.” As he finishes, he checks some reports and reads it quickly before nodding in confirmation. “Any questions?"

@Hell Coos@The 4 Winds@Valor@Marquise

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Ordo Sanctus

A laugh left Hale’s lips as she looks over her team. “You guys are great.” She says under breath while getting her serious face on. There was no need for announcement or much formality at this point just the facts.

“I’m not gonna lie to ya. We got the shit end of the stick for this.” Hale’s tone shifted and grabs a map of the area, laying it on a nearby table some engineers were using. “Our leader, Fadio Ginsburg, has given us the mission of attacking a nearby base under UNF control. The Feddies have some sort of big weapon they’re working on and they want to keep it secret. Too bad for them, we love spoiling secrets. Tonight, 2200 hours, we go there, we get whatever they’re hiding and bring it back here.”

Hale stands up straight and folds her arms. “Here’s the rub. We need to cut communications and make sure that they do not send any word that they’re being attacked. Fortunately, we have a few measures that can help. A separate force aside from us will be keep some Feddies preoccupied close to Priscus. On our end, we have jammers can stop electronic communications but things like flares or … survivors …” She pauses and takes a deep breath. “No survivors. No one lives. Get in, get the plans. Another unit will pose as UNF for a while and eventually we’ll blow the joint up” She hands out some maps to each of them and returns to rattle off the mission.

“Lastly, you cannot, I repeat, cannot be caught. If you’re caught, if they get a signal out or a survivor is left to return to the UNF … you didn’t come from the Ordo. We won’t be rescuing you."

Despite the pause, she delivered the orders clearly without a shred of emotion. The engineers fell silent and stared at the team.

“This is high risk and I want all of you to come back alive. So, promise me. You’ll come back. Alive. You hear me?"

She ended it all with a touch of emotion that she couldn’t help but slip. Hale was a lot of things but above all what made her great was the way she connected with people. This brought a lot of people home and she hopes that the same would prove correct today “As usual, you got questions. Ask em now”

@POOHEAD189@Deadnaut@Kyrisse

Valkyria Chronicles: Lions of the South

I said it before and i'll say it again: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! =D

Valkyrie Theory: Horizon War [Mecha] [8*/13Slots]

@POOHEAD189
Gotcha, I think i misunderstood. I'll edit real quick

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@POOHEAD189
Understandable man. Thanks for the updates ^O^