E.S. Berkhard---1st Mission. "Getting to know you, getting to know all about you...."

[proxy_explorers]

Each crewmate had woken up in a cabin assigned to them, with their name and role on the door outside. It was a pretty nice little cabin, private and with a private bathroom. Like a basic hotel room honestly, in shades of deep blue and rich brown wood and steel. Clean sheets on the bed, clean linens on the desk waiting for use, and a closet full of uniforms for their use. (Each consisting of dark blue BDU pants and jacket with rank and name, a black undershirt, and black boots. These uniforms are modified for non-humanoid wear as needed.)

A small note was on the desk, on top of the linens. "Welcome Explorer! For your first mission, you are to proceed to the Waystation's VR deck. There is a map accessible on your Omniband, which will also be used to lock and unlock your cabin. Each Omniband is individually designated. It is recommended Omnibands be worn at all times." Indeed, there is a small blue, silver, or grey band that looks like a circular smart-watch on the desk. The 'band' itself will expand to fit over any width, or can be unlocked and flipped to form an 'S' type shape with the screen, to act like a traditional phone.

Explorers can explore their ship if they want. Although they won't be able to undock or leave the Waystation. Heading out further into the Waystation, they're free to explore there as well. They will be prompted by their Omniband though, to gather in the VR Holodeck. The longer one takes to get to the VR Holodeck, the more insistent the prompts will get--starting with a beeping, that will only get worse the longer it takes. There is no way, short of hacking the Omniband, to disable this beeping. This is the first 'mission' after all!

Once there, the sliding doors will open to reveal what almost looks like any good 2010's employee conference room, although the table has been moved to the side and laid out with snacks and drinks. Stepping in will prompt a "My name is ____" badge to appear with the person's chosen name on their clothes in an appropriate place. Also on the table are various ideas for Ice-Breakers! A big banner spans the room and says "Welcome Explorers!"

It appears your first mission is for everyone to get to know each other!

OUT OF CHARACTER
This is for your chars to get to know each other, since you'll all be working as a crew. The MDSOBs have tried to make it welcoming and easy and encouraging. Below there will be a thread for some different Ice Breaker Activities. Please respond there for threads.

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[callsignhornet]

His explanation earns her full attention. No sympathy, no fear - only the clear direction of focus towards something important being said. So young and for what? The Earth seemed to have taken a particular turn where ever (or whenever) he was from.

“Firstly, in the spirit of transparency- it’s Commander, not Captain. In the Systems Alliance Navy, I have also undergone Special Forces training, earning the highest designation. I am also Special Tactics and Recon agent for an organization known as the Citadel, and of an alliance of eight different species working towards the protection of the Galaxy - three of them acting as Citadel leadership - I am the first and only human SPECTRE agent.”

Thinking for a moment, Shepard relaxed slightly. And her stance eased into something a little more casual.

“If you really want details, I will oblige you Chang. But my record is good enough that a private organization spent two years and a lot of money bringing me back from literal death. We will be here all day.”

[pilot05]

He listens, the only real reaction is an ever so slight twitch in his features at the word 'alliance'. He knows it has no connection to the alliance in his world, but the word is still pretty loaded for him.

He waits until she is done to reply, and tips his head forward in a slight nod. It might even count as a bow. "Then you of all people should understand, Commander, that not all of us are capable of reintegration with civilian life. You will find that I am both dependable and willing to do the difficult and ugly tasks we may be faced with. What you will not find is an abundance of tact or kindness." As if this conversation didn't make that obvious enough.

[callsignhornet]

Shepard returns his nod, jaw setting slightly more for Wufei than at him.

“Well, Engineer Chang, capable of and willing to do are two very different things. I advise you be very careful in your applications of hard decisions on my ship. Beyond that, if you’re willing to keep to early hours, then I can give you the fight you’re so clearly spoiling for during morning exercises.”

After a moment of clear consideration, Shepard gives him a look, eyebrow cocked and smirking faintly.

“Does that work or do I have to dog-walk you twice a day?”

[pilot05]

Willing to keep early hours... he almost laughs, and it eases quite a bit of the tension out of his face, allowing a little smirk to take up residence there. "Is there any better way to know a soldier's capability than to fight him?" he asks lightly. "I'm very capable with a sword and hand-to-hand, but I'm best in a mobile suit," not that he expected to find one all the way out here, let alone two.

"And if you think you can handle sparring twice a day, you're certainly welcome to try," he's not trying to be a smug little bastard, it's just that his fighting skill is his most prized attribute.