There have been whispers and murmurs over the last two weeks about a rogue ship sabotaging trade routes and attacking cargo ships between Mars and Ganymede. The term "space pirates" has been thrown around Ganymede recently, but the most important concern is: isn't that a RAC ship? Did the RAC sanction this? That looks like the Cuba Libre, but is it? Oh, you bet it is.
Sometime in the afternoon, many of those in the docking bay witness the sister of one of the Cuba Libre gunners break down screaming about how the agency isn't doing anything, that's her brother, why can't we go catch them already? She's quickly sedated by the passing GRACE AHN returning with supplies from the med level, thankfully.
The B52 gets a nice surprise in the form of a yellow level mini bounty dossier that directs them to Europa for a — ... ninety-year-old? This is either Killian having a sense of humor (unlikely) or the agency getting desperate, but that's up to the crew to decide.
And then it comes: the anniversary of the Sling double-murder. With the man responsible presumably still at large, it's an unsettling time even after four years. Though only few crew members at the time witnessed the aftermath, it will be forever a stain on the Singapore Sling, her ghosts no longer really just ghosts. Current crew members are permitted the day off unless otherwise stated by their captain.
Following a deadly attack on a cargo ship just outside of Mars, speculations of it being the Cuba Libre become real and angry accusations. It draws the attention of the local news crew to HQ, and they manage to speedily interview [CHARACTER A] and EUPHIE CORTE-REAL about their thoughts on the matter. Did they have knowledge of the Cuba Libre going rogue? Is it rogue, or is the RAC sanctioning it? Do you feel the integrity of the RAC has been compromised? etc. before security rushes out to shoo them away.
(*As an OOC note, these two characters can say anything they like; it won't disrupt plot! But it will go live, welp.)
Trusted intel from Io comes in that the Cuba Libre's docked in the colony, and the alert is immediate: Jadzia informs the Tequila Sunrise and Whiskey Sour, two of the smallest ships, that they're to intercept Beatrix — sorry, Hera — and the kidnapped starship within the hour. After all, Io's not so far. The intention is to lay a trap, but Captain Hera, of course, sees this coming.
Their trap doesn't succeed, though it is their first successful contact with the Libre. TRACEY DAWES and CODY NORDSTROM catch sight of a portion of the Libre's crew, confirming their status as alive, but— is it betrayal, or are they being coerced? The two crews return empty-handed, so to speak, but information is just as valuable these days.
The timing of the annual agency combat championship is either ill-timed, or greatly timed. Every year, agents can register for the championship in order to best themselves against their fellow agents physically. It's all in good fun: there is no grand prize or trophy, because it isn't about winning or harming one's peers, but improving oneself. (And bragging rights. Always bragging rights.)
Focusing primarily on MMA, the championship is split between the morning, then semi-finals in the afternoon. The training room is modified to accommodate an audience. There are no gender restrictions; everyone may enter as an equal without being segregated. Unfair? That's just life, and you don't get to pick your opponent. Agents typically will know about this weeks in advance if they want to train for it, as it happens every year around the same time.
On an OOC level, the winners of each round will be determined by a randomized roll!
guess what's late? THIS IS. i did mention slowing down the events, so it may seem like a lot of writing, but half of them are just reactionary! as always, only one spot claimed per player (with a possible second claimed in 5 days), though i will post actual advance IC/OOCs for more spot claims. with april being the last game month, things WILL ramp up next month!
i'm also thinking of doing a set of memes next weekend (11-13), if anyone would be interested? ♥