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RE: [NSS Manta Storyline] The Expedition - UrsulaMejor - 12-21-2019 For those that missed the event, here it is from Emily's perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ2baqVImrw pt 2: https://youtu.be/Z_Z-6C_dQgY RE: [NSS Manta Storyline] The Expedition - Comrade f191 - 12-21-2019 Upon returning to Central Command, Ryan Yeets was taken in for debrief by Lt. ######. Transcript is as enclosed below. RE: [NSS Manta Storyline] The Expedition - Studenterhue - 12-21-2019 Observed this one; I thought I'd be popping in like every so often to collect logs, but I was so intrigued I was watching the entire time. I was also expecting a Dagon-type tale about discovering a temple to alien, eldritch gods, and I'm glad those expectations didn't prevent me from enjoying a story about an expedition finding some ruins and discovering that the mysterious beings that inhabited them are far, far from dead. Speaking of said beings, I love how they relate to the lore, specifically the subtle nods to the Polaris (green lights, huh...), the similarities to the Flockmind (signals, energy/data-based beings that pilot mechanical vessels, furniture that resembles human furniture but not quite, wicked good spritework) that fuel endless speculation, and the possibility that, as someone pointed out, the NanoTrasen and the Syndicate might unite against them, despite their increasing tensions. As for the event itself? I found it quite well-paced. It began with a scout team of probe bots to foreshadow the beings yet to be seen. After they're dealt with, the station crew set foot in the ruins shortly afterwards, and after a comfortably short walk, discover a computer room, accidentally triggering the defense system. After a brief firefight, they find a computer explaining the societal structure of the beings they just killed...and that another group of said beings have also blocked their portal out. Pacing kinda bogged down during the attempts to bring up back the portal, but maybe it's just because I wasn't involved in the action as an observer. The station crew seemed occupied enough with both getting Telescience back online and dealing with the sudden manifestation of mechs with miniguns in Medbay, and despite of the lack of the threats (or maybe because of), the away team was busy dying and losing limbs to the lava. (How very SS13-y...) Overall, I think the narrative had just the right tempo and struck a good balance between being admin- and player-driven. Favorite moments: Emily Claire attempting to order a probe bot like a normal cyborg, lots of silly weirdness with the lava (why did a PORTAL get burned?), and the station crew discussing to how to confront the mechs like teens in a monster movie. RE: [NSS Manta Storyline] The Expedition - DanteTorn - 12-22-2019 Murdina's side of the expedition can be viewed here. It's split in two because my game froze and I had to start another recording. I achieved my goal so I'm happy with the events. Part 1: https://youtu.be/wG7df8lxTQQ Part 2: https://youtu.be/NDXn9Z12aGY RE: [NSS Manta Storyline] The Expedition - MrMelons - 12-23-2019 EXPEDITION MEDICAL REPORT DIRECTOR: DR. BRUCE ISAMAN SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: After studying injuries gained from weapons fire from the constructs, I have determined it is almost identical to standard laser arcs from the average Nanostrasen issue laser rifle. The 'energy' fired from their weapons is able to cause second- to third-degree burns. Under sustained fire, fourth degree burns are likely. Silver sulfadiazine is still suitable for treating the wounds. The energy fire does not cause bleeding as the wounds become cauterized almost immediately. No physical injuries were gained apart from those engaging the constructions in melee, standard bruising and injuries occurred. Those engaged by the floating drone constructs were subject to brief periods of shock, causing collapse and stiffness. Interestingly, the energy fired at the crew appears to be slightly different in nature from stun and laser shots. They are noticeably quieter, and upon impact, do not cause the same type of hissing sound, rather, the burns seem to have more in common with gas and flame burns than with light-wave burns caused by lasers. There does not seem to be any need for specialized medicine in this case, though their weapons are debilitating, the remedies are unspecial. Recommendations
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