( november intro log )

[hownkai]

Who: Everyone
When: November 1st and on
Where: The ship and on planet
What: Exploration + new arrivals
Warnings: Please label any warnings you have on your threads

THE INFLUX

"It is not so much about beginnings and endings; it is about muddling through the middle."

The Ingress has pulled you in. Your body experiences several sensations at once: being pushed forward as if a hand is resting on your back, momentary and startling blindness, a gentle ringing in your head. You have difficulty discerning whether it is hot or cold, but where you have been prodded is noticeably warmer than the rest of you. Some may suffer from dizziness while others are perfectly fine. Once equilibrium has been reestablished, you will notice you are standing on a long platform and that the room is filled with a soft cerulean light. It's slightly humid and dark despite the glow around you, and nothing is familiar.

Welcome to Caducus Primary

Shortly after your arrival, you are met by one of the captains and any of the crew of the Moira who might have accompanied him. You are given a brief physical scan and are asked to sign a contract that states you are now part of the Moira with a specific job. This process consists of a complete work-up of medical history and current health, and afterwards, you are given your MID, a device that is integrated into your hand with only the slightest pinch. Much like the Moira's own Ingress, C-Primary's Ingress seems to be malfunctioning, and nothing can return through it. If you choose to disregard this offer, you will be detained indefinitely by the natives of Caducus Primary. (Joining the Moira is really the only choice you have.)

DESCENSION

"I am the keeper of fragile things."

From a distance, Caducus Primary doesn't look like much. The weather on the planet is extremely stable, and the vegetation is neat, almost pristine. What stands out about C-Primary, however, is the fact that there are hundreds of VERY TALL buildings packed together in many of the cities. They are elevated about the ground on what appear to be stilts and sway almost gracefully in the gentle breeze that is always present. Their stability never wavers; they don't fall down. The streets are lined with beautiful sculptures that are placed wherever light is needed. Many other designs can be found outside as well as in. This planet is rather wealthy, and the abundance of their natural resources reflect in everything. The world glitters just as glass would in the sunlight.

Native Details
● They have darker skin tones, but their hair styles and colors are all as unique as they can make them. This can be seen as influence from other travelers.
● Friendly, welcoming, and encouraging to the crew to trade with them for what they need.
● There are no visible "poor" areas.
● Calm and organized. If lost or in need of directions, they will offer to take you where you are going.
● Vey strict when it comes to rules. (Trade what you say you're going to trade.)

☄CITY PROPER

There are many things to do once on planet. In the city proper, stepping into one of the multiple shops reveals workers crafting glass figurines, jewelry, cups, and other items to your specifications. Trading is the same as on all other planets—there is no one accepted monetary unit. Yet, any unsavory cargo (such as weapons, explosives, alcohol, and drugs) will not be found anywhere in the vicinity of these areas. Other travelers have set up places outside the cities near transporter zones for these particular necessities. Trade at your discretion. At night, if you catch your reflection in a surface that isn't quite as transparent (on a sculpture, the side of a building, anything made of glass), there will be a momentary glimpse of your past or future self. A blink, and then, it will be gone.

Staying on the Moira isn't required during time spent on Caducus Primary. Visit one of its many fine hotels with its beautiful accomodations. The price is remarkably inexpensive: it's free.

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Comments

[keelahselai]

So throwing knives around is fine if you miss? [Actually, as soon as the words are out of her mouth it occurs to her that if the woman wanted to bury a knife in Tali's head, there probably would be a knife in Tali's head. That's not how you throw a knife if you don't know what you're doing. But still. She wasn't really thinking about her exact wording when she spat the words out.

The gun isn't loaded - there's really no point in aiming it at her except as an angry display. And a for a few more seconds, Tali is fine with that - her heart is pounding in her throat and her breath is coming in short, sharp blasts of air. But then, as she stall owner levels a bemused look at her - ]

Ugh-- [And she lifts the aim upwards and away.]

[gamora]

I don't miss.

( it seems, however, with the other's decision not to continue holding her at gunpoint, that the other woman seems to have realized that as well. )

That's not native tech.

( she says with a chin jerk towards it, an almost curious twist to her lips. no, everything weapons related to buy is clearly imported. it's just a matter of finding out where she got the gun from -- if it's here, gamora thinks she might poke around, just to see what they've got. )

[keelahselai]

[She casts one last annoyed look at the woman - not that she'll see it, but there's still irritation in every line of Tali's body language - and looks back at the weapon.] Definitely not native - it's not made of glass.

[Tali's sarcasm tends to sound completely sincere...but it's definitely sarcasm. She looks at the stall owner.] Can I dismantle this and take a look? I'll put it back together when I'm done.

[Receiving a slightly uncertain nod from the owner, she promptly lays it down on the only clear surface and starts stripping it. She clearly has a lot of experience with this sort of thing, and even though she's never seen the technology before, she's working it out well enough as she goes along.

Her next words sound a little distracted.] I've never seen anybody native to this planet carrying giant swords around.