Who: Everyone
When: July 1 and onward. See this post for info.
Where: Kauto + Chioni + Ingress Complex
Warnings: Potential violence. Please label warn-worthy content in your subject headers.

There's a burst of light in the sky when the Ingress breaks, a final flare followed by a shuddering that only those in the facility can feel. A flurry of panicked activity in the complex follows, ushering new arrivals to where they need to go in a hurry, with little time to give them the needed information, much less answer questions. The lights remain on, but dimmer now, life functions still operating but little else. On Kauto and Chioni below, the sky fades into an early twilight, followed by night, and day does not come again.

nerds save the world

Before the end of the day, all TABs receive an emergency broadcast notification outlining the situation. The speaker, a lead Savriite Ingress technician, does not invite panic but nor does he mince words. The Ingress is broken; their best efforts have failed to restore it. The time has come to turn to anyone who can help: scientists, engineers, those who have worked with advanced technology on any world. Formal qualifications don't matter when it could be the end of everything.

"Help us. Before it is too late."

Those who come will have the run of the complex and full access to the Ingress, as well as whatever tools are available and as much coffee as they can drink. People are encouraged to work in groups and share ideas, and a small number of young and nervous technical assistants will be on hand.

the land below

As Thisavrou is denied light and warmth, the weather becomes brisk and descends into bitter cold. Chioni is evacuated due to the effects on the already-harsh weather cycles there, although a skeleton crew of scientists remain behind. On Kauto, the arboreal Region Three and pastoral Region Two suffer the most from the temperatures and the snow that eventually begins to fall. Many crops are frozen over, and refugee citizens are driven from their homes to the Regions One and Five, where stored energy will keep dwellings warm. Save for those who choose to leave the underwater facilities, Region Four remains largely unchanged, but there are unverified accounts of strange aquatic animal behavior near the surface.

Overcrowding, limited supplies and a pervasive fear presents the opportunity for both heroism and foul deeds. Many come together to share resources, supplies and fellowship in what could be the end of worlds, while others take what they can from the unwilling or exploit the desperate. Sentient evacuees are followed by fauna from Region Three and unsettled lands beyond, in search of warmth or food or merely confused by the change in habitat. Some are unthreatening herbivores, while tanglesnakes and clownbees are more troublesome. Others are poisonous hunters, while still others are small, but dangerous when faced as a pack.

Just when all seems lost, light returns to the sky. The Ingress begins to function once more.

the coming days

As the temperatures rise, many demand answers, but most turn to the rebuilding of their lives first. Damage has been done that isn't so easily fixed, and even in the least-affected areas, remnants of the crisis show in the lack of fresh food, in the increased signs of criminal activity. Those who can help others through their own efforts of by organizing assistance are needed, but those with impure intentions are more likely to go unnoticed.

Eavesdropping on the streets may reveal a desire for vengeance. "Those intruders from last week. They're responsible for this, aren't they? What's being done?" But don't listen too closely, or a suspicious eye may be turned on you. "Aren't you one of the refugees from the Midway Hub? You should return to where you came from! All the trouble began when your people showed up!"

Life goes on. But life does not go on unchanged.

[quick ooc note: the Region 4 search & retrieval mission/RNG fight will be posted in a separate log.]

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[taking a long look at the picture, he shakes his head]

Don't think I've seen him around, but new people always pop in in the Ingress. Though with the way the world is now, who the hell knows. I'd say the Savrii think they're in control, but nowadays that's slipped outta their tentacles.

I didn't think so. [She folds the paper and puts it back to her pocket]

There's someone else too. A kid, ten years old and a grumpy face. Now that I'm here means the kid is alone so you get that I'm in hurry. So, you got any names for me?

[he feels for her, he does. Nill isn't even his kid but damn, if she were out there all alone...]

Sorry bout your kid, really I am. Here's bout all I can tell you: there's a program, a robot or something,TOD, supposedly some kinda deputy of shit. With the way things have gone to hell I don't know if you can get to him, but he'd be on the Ingress.

Robot-something called Todd. [she repeats, pressing it into her memory. Although it's guaranteed that she'll forget it the next day.]

Right. Where can I find him?

It's between Chioni and Kauto, but they're on lockdown. No dice.

[For the first time since her arrival an actual smile appears on her face, lips curling upwards like a mischievous cat. Lockdown? More like a challenge.]

Right, got it. I knew you were a good man.

Nnnnnnnnnno, no no, look lady I just met you but I can already tell that ain't a good deal-- I'm not sayin' you shouldn't try to get in but don't make shit worse than it is!

Worse? Hey, have a little faith in me. I'm just gonna have a little chat.

Nah see you think I'm gonna buy that, well I ain't. You're gonna do something crazy aintcha.

Crazy me? [She laughs and at the same time another metallic piece falls off from the destroyed machine next to them.]

Just where did you get that idea?

[a pointed look at the destruction before them]

I wonder.

Hey, don't give me that face. [She stands up and walks up to her bike.]

It's like you said: we just met. You can keep the coins.

You sure bout that? Just. You really wanna go into that situation alone? Might not be smart.

Huh? [She hops on the drivers seat, places her hand on the handles and kicks the leg off. But his words are enough to make her stop and not turn the engine on just yet. She looks back up to him and smirks in amusement.]

What? You wanna come with me now?

What-- wait, nonononono, no one is saying that. What I'm saying is, you oughta have a plan.

Tsk. [She clicks her tongue, but not in irritation this time. His panic is mildly amusing. Besides, she's had a thing for cowards. Now it only depends which flavor is he.]

Name's Michiko. [She introduces herself and starts the motor. Bright lights flash up in the front lamps and the bike growls out loudly and angrily.]

If you dig up more info be sure to share it, you got that?

[he still can't believe she's--]

SO YOU'RE STILL GONNA GO FOR IT?! YOU'RE CRAZY!

[throws up his hands]

Sure, if you live through this, come look me up. I might even give you free info. The name's Badou.

Live through this? What, you think there's a reason I wouldn't?

Wwwwelll, no, no I'm sure you'll live but I'm just saying-- like you don't get how dangerous its gonna be.

You seem to know. [She states, looking at him with more focused eyes.] Better spill the beans now.

I know things got fucked, and I know you shouldn't mess with a homicidal and protective robot when things go crazy.

[Homicidal, that's some usual information. Nothing too worrying though.]

Crazy like what? C'mon, dude. I'm asking nicely so stop being vague.

Did you not see Terminator or something? [this is Genuinely Important]

Huh?! [And Michiko gives him a confused look. No, she has not seen terminator. :C] The hell is that?

THE MOVIE!! THE MOVIE, WITH THE SWEDISH BODY BUILDER!

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