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Ten Forward NPCs ([personal profile] ten_fwd_npcs) wrote in [community profile] ten_fwd2014-07-26 11:53 pm

[Away Mission:] Arrivals Post, Alemar III (Party Post!)


"Welcome, everyone, to geothermal field two-nine-one," Dr. Johanna Sk'Amor says, once everyone has gathered in the entryway.

The shuttlebay the group has just left is behind them, while the large entrance to the facility is directly ahead. The building is quite spacious, and despite the high volume of visitors no one is cramped for space while standing here. It's like a museum lobby, with fixtures in the center of the room and wings on either side. While the design is not as bright and clean as the Enterprise, the high ceilings and white walls give a feeling of spaciousness. To the right is the main observation room, where the convex wall making up one full corner of the drilling facility is primarily floor-to-ceiling windows. The vistas beyond are stunning: tall, grey mountains and low valleys, all covered with snow. To the left is a winding staircase that leads to an upper level, and beyond that are several labs.

"This is one of five scientific outposts located on Alemar III," the doctor continues. "At one time we had seven, but two have been destroyed by earthquakes. Alemar III is highly geologically active, so our remaining facilities have been reinforced to withstand even the most devastating natural disasters. There's nothing to worry about, our engineers are some of the best in the quadrant, but if you feel some tremors while you look around just keep in mind that this is normal.

"Two of our outposts are at the polar north and south of the planet, while the other three, this one included, are evenly spread across the globe. Our staff is small, only about ten scientists and five archaeologists, and enough engineers to keep everything in working order. In all, the entire planet only has about ninety occupants at any given time. It's rare that we're able to entertain guests.

"If you'll follow me, I'll show you some of the work we accomplish here."


[ooc: This post is open to those who signed up for our game plot only! As it's being run party post style, all characters are encouraged to tag in and mingle; since teams have not been divided yet, any participating character can tag anyone else, you don't have to stick only to those on your teams. You may also tag in as many top level threads as you choose if you're doing the full tour, just be sure your character ends up in the room where their team will be positioned for the rest of the plot (for those who will be divided in the mines due to cave-ins, the main mine connects to many other rooms and alcoves, so simply tag in under the Main Mine subheading and have your characters move around the different passageways to explore. Wherever rocks fall, that's where the rooms will be divided). Threadhopping and backtagging are encouraged! This post will remain open for as long as it takes all characters to tag in.]
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Re: Ian - open

[personal profile] splendid_roman 2014-08-02 12:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe." He could see the stunning view being a perk of the job. "Or they just like being somewhere away from crowds of people." This planet wasn't exactly crowded, although there were a lot more people here now, with all the visitors.

He managed to tear himself away from the view to smile at the other man and offer his hand. "I'm Ian and I think I'd prefer more people in exchange for less impressive scenery."
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Re: Ian - open

[personal profile] thelasttimelord 2014-08-03 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes." The Doctor beamed. "Yes, you are."

Definitely Ian Chesterton. Same face, and hair, and the way he dressed. The way he stuck out like a tack The Doctor could no more ignore, nor not be deeply delighted about him being. It's been so very long, hadn't it. Ages. Lifetimes. All of time and space crossed so many times since then. So many faces and places. But he never forgot where it had all really started.

"Do you think?" The Doctor turned surveying the group, his grin totally escaping this control as he went on. "What are you up to, then, when you aren't being marooned in alternate universes with motley circuses such as this?"
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Re: Ian - open

[personal profile] splendid_roman 2014-08-03 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Ian frowned a little at the other man not giving his name. Perhaps he was just excited about being here.

"All sorts," he replied vaguely. "I've travelled around a bit, been to some other planets. Most recently I was in something a little like purgatory, though, so this place is an improvement." He chuckled.
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Re: Ian - open

[personal profile] thelasttimelord 2014-08-16 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah?" That's a little circumspect. Not the same kind of glee but acknowledgement all the same.

Slotting puzzle pieces into place, connecting the dots of different times. "And have you been here long?"
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Re: Ian - open

[personal profile] splendid_roman 2014-08-24 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
He shook his head. "Just a few weeks. Assuming you mean the ship," he added with a grin. "I've only been on this planet a few minutes." There were more things in Ian's world that were funny than were actually funny to everyone else.