( npc post )

[hownkai]

[ Every MID recieves this message as soon as an individual leaves the medbay. ]

Hello, and welcome.

As I know you are beginning to feel the effects of Ingress travel, I will keep this brief and to the point. By now, most of you are aware that this is not your home, and if you are not, I would like to stress the importance of this fact. All details have been outlined to you in the contract each of you has already signed, and I hope you will come to know the Moira as your second home as we journey forward. Everyone must do their part for this voyage to succeed. Those who do not wish to follow this straightforward rule shall be dealt with accordingly.

Please direct any questions or concerns to either myself or one of the other captains. We are as interested in going home as you are.

[ The bottom of the message is simply signed Cúrre. ]

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[forwardmomentum]

[ miles is quite annoyed but he's going to make an actual attempt at being...diplomatic about this. we'll see how long that lasts. ]

Yes, hello, I've a concern. I think there's been a mistake in my job assignment. I don't have any training in waste disposal. I've got plenty of military experience, though -- there should be some job relevant to that experience I could be doing instead.

[ he swears this is lakowski base all over again. ]

[galalith]

Thank you for voicing your concerns regarding your work assignment. The captains do not currently see any errors in role assignments and every job is important to maintaining quality of life aboard the ship. As long as effort is put forth there is always room for advancement to different roles in the future.

-Nav. Manasseh

[realitywarped]

It's all very clear, except for your reasoning on putting me in charge of anyone. I do have a question or two, however. How soon can I request a room change, and can I choose the room?

[This is important, clearly.]

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[hohnkai]

We want you to be comfortable, but that isn't always possible. It just isn't. There aren't very many rooms ready currently, and since we're all just getting to know each other, we shouldn't move around just yet.

[soon.]

[encharrneered]

Several items are missing from my kit. I demand their return.

[ Not exactly important items, but counting out your gear and coming up short is such a pet peeve. ]

[galalith]

Items lost arriving through the Ingress are currently of unknown location. Should your possessions arrive at a later date they will be delivered to your mailbox promptly. We thank you for your patience in this time of transition, Crewman Ghostshot.

-Nav. Manasseh

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[hohnkai]

What is missing from your kit?

[theoldmansback]

I think I'm still a little hazy on the details of how exactly we got here. The portals, I know but...well maybe I'm just a little hazy on why. I don't mind helping, of course, but...I'd really like to know as much as possible.

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[hohnkai]

We're hazy on the why as well. It's strange like that sometimes. We end up where we don't belong and there's no real reason for it.

But, as far as we know, it was an accident, and we all have to help each other so we can go home.

[banknotable]

This is your new Chief Morale Officer reporting in with a brief list of morale-improving suggestions:

• I want my stuff back.
• Now.

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[hohnkai]

What items of yours went missing? The Ingress is unpredictable and we will be looking for anything that was misplaced.

Is there anything you need to help you do your job better? We'd like to assist you as much as we can.

[vengeance_driven]

[A job as a bartender is better than his last one. Other than he hates making small talk, hates the idea of being stuck behind a counter, and only knows booze so far as shots and mostly vodka. Whatever this beverage bullshit is. But yeah, better than his last one.]

[Bigger question.]

When do you think this ship will get where it's going?

I am very tired of contracts and life-controlling jewelry.

And can I get a job with driving equipment? I am not good for what you ask of me.

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[hohnkai]

We are almost to our first destination, which, unfortunately, is only one stop along the way. There is no way to calculate the exact length of time yet, there are too many unknown variables, but be assured that we are attempting to make this journey short.

What sort of equipment can you drive?

[thegoodlighter]

[ so lee is just going to... tell himself he is important and that he was given the most glorious task of hold workforce officer because he seemed more trustworthy than many other new arrivals. yeah. sounds totally believable. crippled self worth narrowly avoided! this should really be the least of his concerns though. ]

Hold Workforce Officer Adama, reporting. I have a concern about safety and security implementation. I noticed my gun is missing, since arrival. What are my orders regarding keeping the peace in case of an emergency or breakout in the hold?

[hownkai]

Let us hope that things will remain as they are until we are fully operational. For now, if you require assistance, please turn to your fellow crewmen for any additional support. We are here to help one another.

[innovention]

[This takes him longer than expected because Howard is incredibly distracted by the tech here but eventually he works it out enough to type up a message.]

I think there might have been a mistake: I'm a mechanical engineer, not a nurse. No bedside manner to speak of. If you're trying to play to my strengths, here, you'd be better off putting me around engines and not sick people.

[hownkai]

Tasks are assigned by skill or by need. If you are submitting a formal complaint, it has been noted. Otherwise, I expect your work to continue until you have been given reassignment. Bedside manner is not required of your job, but if you need a demonstration, I am available to show you what it is you will be doing step-by-step, Crewman Stark.

[forcefulgift]

[His own reply is quick and full of anger.]

i'm a fucking postman???? who the fuck gets post on a spaceship???

also give me some bloody cigarettes or I'm holding the post ransom or smoking some bloody envelopes. christ sake.

[hownkai]

I would consider my words carefully, Crewman Clark. Programming your devices to filter language can be arranged. [ And she will do it. ] Your things will be returned to you once they have been found. The Ingress is unpredictable in that regard.

[a_shadow]

You call that contract detailed?

[hownkai]

As detailed as is possible given the current circumstances? Yes.

[fight4theusers]

[Tron is very much aware that this is not his world, not even remotely his world, and he can only guess that it was some incredible glitch in the Portal that brought him here, never mind him being not-derezzed...]

I will endeavor to perform my duties as assigned. Communications has never been my primary function, but I will adapt.

Although, as for the rest, I have never had any experience at all with User food preparation, I must warn you.

Also, is it possible that my gridsuit will be returned to me? Having my circuits exposed is... uncomfortable.

[hownkai]

If you are not satisfied with your current occupation, reassignments will be available soon. However, what items have been taken from you are not to be returned by us as we are not in possession of them. We can make arrangements so that you are not exposed.

[prorenataa]

[ Adrien is quiet, subdued even. Not an entirely unusual state for him to be in, particularly when he's uncertain about his circumstances and still reeling from the sudden transfer.

But, no time to wallow. When in doubt; hit the ground running. ]

Acknowledged.

Is there a data file or Medbay personnel I can access, to get more information on the MID and any life support or life report functions it serves? As well as a run down of equipment, ready supplies and standard operating procedures both ship side and planet side?

[hownkai]

There is a directory accessible through your MID that maintains an active account of the crew and their vitals. However, other information is available through Navigation, and access must be requested from Manasseh. I will submit this query for you, Crewman Arbuckal.

Basic procedures are present in the OR. If you do not find them satisfactory, we can discuss them at length. Your job is important to the health and care of the crew, and certain allowances will be made.

[anotheroldsoldier]

[Well. This is just. Fucking. Peachy.]

Dealt with accordingly. Ominous.

Any ETA on that going home part? I've got an entire planet to protect. The job doesn't come with paid time off for extradimensional vacations.

[There's a pause between texts.]

Second. Is this MID going to explode in my face if I make some modifications? Form, not function. No offense, but it'll get in my way as-is. [He's got a robot arm. What good is a robot arm if you can't possibly build your communication device right into your wrist?]

[hownkai]

There is no current ETA. Travel will depend on the speed and efficiency of the crew itself, and when we are aware of a specific time, it shall be announced to everyone aboard.

Modifications for an alternate MID are underway. If requested, it can be replaced. Changing it on your own will only damage its functions.

[morebulletspls]

[Ugh, texts. He's used to talking over devices, but texting takes time. This feels distant. Cautious, maybe.]

Where are we headed exactly? You have a plan for us?

[How much of a mistake is all of this? He's taking it in with a bit of reluctance.]

Lost my gun.

[Priorities.]

[hohnkai]

The planet the Moira originates from. Ingress technology is unpredictable, and after such a large wave of people have come through all at once, we are absolutely certain that they will be better equipped to handle this situation. They are most familiar with how the Ingress on this ship functions.

[A short break in texts.]

We've tried, unsuccessfully, to send people back through it. They will be able to help, we just have to get back to them.

We've been hearing that a lot, what sort of gun was it?

[novacharge]

Is there really no way to know what's going on back in our own universes?

( she at least wants to know, damn it. rannoch had been a victory, but shepard knows that their luck can only hold for so long against the reapers. she has to get home, and during the period that she can't be home, she'll be damned if she doesn't at least try to know what's going on. )

[hohnkai]

I'm afraid we don't have access to that kind of information. You would only be able to find that out once you've been returned home.

[heliakal]

Were you and the other captains were stranded on this ship as well?

[hownkai]

Yes. We have been aboard long enough to understand how necessary it is for cooperation, and while it's inconvenient for everyone involved, we are still grateful for your help.

[narcissistictendencies]

[Meet the third of the Stark nuisances.]

Okay, this has been bugging me. Ship this size? I can imagine it takes a lot of maintenance to keep things running smoothly. That's all fine and dandy, but what I want to know is who did it before us? You're away from home. Surely it wasn't just the four of you. That would be one heck of an itinerary. What happened to her old crew?

I'm not gonna change my mind about this intergalactic multi-dimensional vacation cruise, but I kinda like to be prepared if something dreadful is possibly in our future. History repeating and all.

-Tony Stark (Yes, the shorter one)

[hownkai]

We are the Moira's crew. Her capabilities allowed minimal maintenance, but as our numbers have grown, it is now necessary to restore them with the help of those here.

If this is a complaint, it must be submitted formally, Crewman Stark.