Forum Game: the UEFS Shrike

[WHAM]

> Push the green button on the intercom and say "Edward Hogan, captain of the UEFS Jibril. Who are you and what has happened here?"



You tap the intercom again and identify yourself:

"This is Edward Hogan, captain of the UEFS Jibril. Who are you and what has happened here?"

A moment passes in absolute silence. Then the person on the other end of the line begins to inhale and exhale loudly. Her breathing soon turns into sobs.

Female voice: "Oh god... Oh gods! No... No... Noooo..."

The line crackles and goes dead.

> Say: and where is my algae sandwich with fries I ordered half an hour ago

You tap the intercom again.

"Uhh... where is my algae sandwich with fries? You know, the one I ordered half an hour ago?"

The line remains dead and there is no reply.


> Check the other side of the note.



The other side of the note is blank.
How very underwhelming...

[Crimson Wizard]

"Uhh... where is my algae sandwich with fries? You know, the one I ordered half an hour ago?"

The line remains dead and there is no reply.

Now they probably think we are in state of mental disorder after loosing our ship.

[sketchess]

Nope, after this reaktion I think they planed to kill everyone. Surprise!!!!! Still one alive.

[selmiak]

> Say: "Suit, tell me, is there breathable atmosphere in here?"

Computer: "Atmosphere pressure: 0.43 atm and rising. Oxygen content at 15 % and rising. No hazardous elements detected in atmosphere."

A few more moments pass and the hissing stops.

Male voice: "Airlock cycle complete. Crew notified. Please standby."

>take off helmet to safe oxygen for whenever. Put on floating helmet for safety and possible radio signals
> Check oxygen supply

[WHAM]

> Take off helmet to safe oxygen for whenever. Put on floating helmet for safety and possible radio signals



You fondle around your neck for a moment and eventually manage to find an release the clamps holding your helmet in place. As you remove the helmet you suit lets out a slight hiss as it depressurizes. You allow the unused helmet float in front of you.

You replace the helmet with the one you found floating in the airlock. The clamps snap into place easily.



Computer: "Caution. Suit pressurization failure. Unable to establish internal atmosphere."

The helmet smells of smoke and blood.

> Check oxygen supply



You glance at the suit computer to see how much air you have left in the suit's reserves. Not much, it seems.

[Crimson Wizard]

Nope, after this reaktion I think they planed to kill everyone. Surprise!!!!! Still one alive.

Hmm, that makes sense too .

[selmiak]

>Say: Suit, can I use the oxygen supply with this new helmet? Do I use it while wearing the helmet? Can I open the visor and not use up the oxygen? Can I use the same or even more radio frequencies with the helmet?
>Think: Is this helmet safer and more sturdy than my previous helmet (check helmet DEF stats...)

[cat]

Hm, this helmet is disgusting and broken. I think we would be better of with wearing the other helmet and just not using the suit's oxygen supply.

[selmiak]

It seems to be a marine war helmet and not a captains EVA helmet so it might be better if someone or something decides to smash our head. Though I see it is broken on the visor and might be worse, that's why I want the suit computer to check for compatibility and 'RPG level up'-ability before deciding to keep it or not and move on. There seems to be little left to do in the airlock and I want to find out where that last transmission came from now. Though that might be a bad idea to go there unarmed. We should find some kind of weapon (the helmet for now?) and a map of the shrike somewhere soon!

[sketchess]

Well the helmet has at least one use. If they are after the captain now, it could been used for the 'see-if-anyone-shoots-cartoon-trick'. You know hat on stick stuff and wiggle wiggle wiggle. But without the stick yet.

[WHAM]

> Say: Suit, can I use the oxygen supply with this new helmet? Do I use it while wearing the helmet? Can I open the visor and not use up the oxygen? Can I use the same or even more radio frequencies with the helmet?

"Suit, can I use the oxygen supply with this new helmet? Do I use it while wearing the helmet?"

Computer: "Negative. This unit has failed the perssurization test and cannot be used for EVA purposes."

"Can I open the visor and not use up the oxygen?"

Computer: "Please use the DEPRESSURIZE command to cancel the automated suit pressurization. This will release the suit's pressure seals and will allow surrounding atmosphere to enter the EVA suit. Please note that the suit will automatically attempt to pressurize if the surrounding atmospheric pressure or oxygen content fall below acceptable levels."

"Can I use the same or even more radio frequencies with the helmet?"

Computer: "Negative, all communication data is stored in the suit computer."


> Think: Is this helmet safer and more sturdy than my previous helmet (check helmet DEF stats...)

The marine helmet seems to restrict peripheral vision somewhat more, but might offer added protection from shrapnel and blunt objects.
No amount of personal protection will save you if you come under direct fire from any modern or up-to-date weapon system.

[sketchess]

Ok. Let's see...

>Search your uniform for pockets.
>If it has any, search them as well and see if you got something usefull with ya.
>If it has any, go and grab the piece of paper and put it in.

So never know, if we will need some paper bullets or some sort of distraction. Never underestimate a piece of good old paper.

[WHAM]

> Search your uniform for pockets.



You grope around the spacesuit. It has no pockets to be exact, but there are 2 small compartments in the belt to allow for storing small objects.
You know for a fact that you have 2 roomy pockets on your actual uniform, which you are almost certain you are still wearing underneath the spacesuit.

> If it has any, search them as well and see if you got something usefull with ya.

The spacesuit belt compartments are empty.

> If it has any, go and grab the piece of paper and put it in.



You grab the piece of paper still floating in the airlock and store it in the spacesuit's belt compartment.

Your INVENTORY now consists of:
- Wrist-computer
- Piece of paper

[selmiak]

Computer: "Please use the DEPRESSURIZE command to cancel the automated suit pressurization. This will release the suit's pressure seals and will allow surrounding atmosphere to enter the EVA suit. Please note that the suit will automatically attempt to pressurize if the surrounding atmospheric pressure or oxygen content fall below acceptable levels."

Sounds like a good system.
>Switch helmet again and depressurize.
>Hold marine helmet in hand and carry around

we can always throw this thing or use it as protection or whatever. If someone has any more business in this room, do it now, otherwise we should leave now...

[cat]

selmiak +1

and then, afterwards
> open the other airlock door and carefully peak inside next airlock section.

[WHAM]

> Switch helmet again and depressurize.

You swap helmets once more, donning your own helmet. You order the suit computer to DEPRESSURIZE to conserve what little remains of your oxygen reserves.

> Hold marine helmet in hand and carry around



You grab the damaged marine helmet and decide to lug it around. Who knows, it might come in handy!

> open the other airlock door and carefully peak inside next airlock section.



You walk up to the inner airlock door and swipe your hand across the panel on the door. The device lets out an understated "boop", followed by the male voice: "Awaiting crew authorization. Please standby."

[Crimson Wizard]

I was wondering, is it normal for airlock or this kind of ship to have no gravity?

Out of curiousity:
> Think about ship gravity control.

[WHAM]

> Think about ship gravity control.

Shipboard gravity is generated locally by heavy photon emitters. These devices, usually embedded in ceilings of rooms, emit artificial and completely invisible "heavy photons" that exert an adjustable level of force on objects by bombarding them with these invisible particles. Shipboard gravity is usually set at somewhere around 0.9 G, but can be lower or higher in specific rooms or areas.

It is not unheard of to have no gravity or very low gravity in airlocks, to make adjusting from zero-G to shipboard gravity easier.

[cat]

Ok, we need to do something. After our previous experience with the intercom, I'm not sure if we should use it again (what was happening to the other person there ). But I also don't think we can open the airlock our self.

[selmiak]

>Kick airlock door