Iron Stars - bleu

Dr. Bleu Corleone is finishing inventory on Mount Home, expecting a rush of casualties to come in by day's end, as the final assault against the Minsk begins. A message hits your compad instead, with new orders from headquarters. On the planet Balquis, a SCAF operative has gone missing after making contact with a community recently freed from slavers. Disease and injury ravage the community, and the people there will need medical attention before they can be evacuated. Any information you can find on Operative Fiyad, would also be considered a success. One of the PuddleJumper shuttles has been assigned to bring you there, with a few marine guards for your protection while you serve the medical needs of the Balquis peoples.

Readying any personal necessities, Bleu heads over to commissary to buy a bag, a weeks worth of food and water, and any medicinal supplies she's requisitioned.

backpack, pressure tent, bioscanner, 7xrations, survival kit

Afterwards, Bleu puts away all her belongings in her new bag, kissing a small picture of the Corleone family and firmly stowing it away in her back pocket. "Ok ol' girl, time to get back to work"! She says to herself, stretching in front of a mirror. Murmuring to herself in Spanish, she cusses, over stretching; switching back to Mandate, her twang is closer to Italian. "I really need to stop goofing around and get to the Puddle Jumper". Bleu begins her trek towards the PJ Shuttle bay.

The expedition bay toward the peak of Mount Home is busy as techs, engineers and flight crews are working on scrambling fighters to help with the conflict west, and preparing your own shuttle to leave. Fuel lines are disconnected from it, the only shuttle in the bay, and you can see what must be the pilots and the crew chief shaking hands with the flight engineer.

Bleu smiles, to her, this will be a good way to get her mind off her parents. She awaits her guardsmen inside the shuttle, making herself comfortable.

Bleu, taking out her Compad, begins playing with the missing Operative's holographic caricature, studying it, reading their medical files, readying the necessary emergency tools, and remembering the Operative's face.

Organizing pens, pencils, a large stack of blank paper, and her clip board in her dufflebag, Bleu begins zipping the bag closed, readying her Compad for a video message to her parents on Shariar, remembering to pin her medals to her lab coat.

"Mama! Papa! I'm alright! I'm so sorry I haven't been able to contact you before. It's been so long. I miss you. Too much. I'm ok! I promise! I did my best, I'm ok. makes sure medals are within camera lens But... not everyone made it back... remember The Williams family from when I was a kid? Their son, William, took a round to the head... and Samantha from down the road... s-she uh........ well... tears well as voice cracks she um... she took a rocket right next to me, Ma. There was nothing to take back to Mrs. Abernathy sobs, then retains control I took a round myself, right in the hip, but I'm ok. Mazzio... his troops took me in as a Prisoner. I'm lucky to be alive. smiles through tears, forcing optimism I was allowed to keep my honors and was given my birthname back! I've just been continuing my duties as a Combat Medic, and Mazzio's troops actually haven't interfered. Thankfully, they haven't been to hostile towards us survivors. I'm not happy that they use my old home as a base above their Capital World. We eat, sleep, train, condition, clean, and shine this heap of rust that we Tenebrian Troops call home, and they've squandered it. Not like I can do anything about it. sighs Look, they're sending me out to take care of some citizens on a nearby world looks away from the lens and towards the front of the PJ Shuttle I'll be back soon. I miss you. I love you. We Tenebrians are still out here she says smiling taking care of something bigger than war with other people. Trust me, I'll be in contact. I love you." blows kiss at parents, stops video, sends

Bleu begins to put in her headphones, leaning back in her chair, closing her eyes. With a slight smile and crossed arms, Bleu dozes off.

(Its 1 day of downtime as we fly from Bergasa to Balquis, there is a handout near the top of the roll20 with some things you can do on it during that time) (edited)

Blue begins studying frontier pharmaceutical tools and medicine during her down time. Scouring the internet, watching videos and documentaries.

16:18

Her understanding of Frontier medicine is quite average, though her actual lack of experience makes her indulge online quite frequently, as of recently. (edited)

Ensuring any necessary environmental suits are ready for departure, Dr. Corleone begins praying, for the safety of those she lost, she left behind, her parents, and those she’s about to care for.

Arriving at Balquis, the shuttle prepares to make atmospheric entry after several hours of in system burn. Operative Fiyad was last seen at an enclave in the southeastern side of the planet, and his comms bead has gone silent since then. His last report was the community under attack and medical services needed. From the air it looks like the attack has been driven back. Smoke still rises from a few burned homes in the small settlement and people mill about in the streets collecting rubble and doing what they can to fix things

Marking down Operative Fiyad’s last known location on her Compad, her eyes widen, memories of the War haunt her. Bleu readies her gear, ready to walk this earth.

21:09

Bleu folds her reading glasses up and stuffs them in her front lab coat pocket. Stepping off the PJ, Bleu, begins her trek towards her destination.

Two burned out grav skimmers and over a dozen bodies are scattered amid the farm fields. The settlement is built around a tall radio tower with a fighting position worked into its metal base and legs. It was from here the villagers defended their homes and their own lives. Many have at least minor injuries and you don’t need to be any closer to smell blood in the air. Two men run past with a hammock and someone in it as a makeshift stretcher toward what serves as their town hall

Bleu stops for a moment, taking in the sight before her, she snaps out of it and continues walking. Heading after the men carrying the make-shift stretcher, presuming the Town Hall is where the injured are being cared for.

23:41

"Dios mio... what on earth happened here" She stammers to herself

The three marine guards you're with are on alert, and panning their weapons across the plains. You follow the men with your eyes, and they round the corner to the town hall where everyone seems to be congregating

"Let's get out of the open and into the Town Hall, gentlemen". She says aloud, peering at the hills and junctions. Bleu begins picking up her pace, jostling towards the entrance.

The group moves along the same corner, and you see a triage station has been made out of the town hall. A few bodies in body bags are left zipped up, waiting to be moved to graves when time allows. The least wounded are outside, and those in worse condition seem to be inside judging by the cries and screams of pain from within

Bleu rushes as soon as she hears the sound of agony. She breathes heavily as she goes through the doorway, looking for the Officer she's supposed to report to. Her finger tips glowing, almost as if there were a powerful flashlight pressed against them. The MES settles and dims, her hands now warmer than usual. She's ready to begin her duties tending to the Citizens, placing her belongings near the corner of where she entered. Digging into her bag, Bleu grabs her medical supplies and heads to those in the Intensive Care Unit.

04:20

She begins using her Biopsionic abilities to soothe the pain, beginning with the most critically injured patients.

(I saw you have mastered succor, so youd be able to handle everyone here without draining your effort pool) The five most traumatic cases are in need of organ restoration. They were shot, cut, or harmed with explosives and regular healing is not going to be enough of a way to hurt them.

Bleu prepares gloves and her tools, washing her hands and getting to work alongside the lead surgeon

“I’m ready whenever you are, Doctor”. Bleu nods and asks her guards to report in. Her gloves on and hands in front of her, she steps towards the patient who suffered from the concussive blast of the explosives

Surgery might have a chance at saving his life, and there is no doctor here, aside from you. This is a rural community that has undergone the direct effects of The Scream, followed by four years of depravation, raiding, and scarcity. You're the only chance these people have

Not seeing other medical personnel, Bleu takes the initiative. “I am Doctor Corleone, my friend. It’s a pleasure. I’m gonna get you all fixed up and out of here in no time”. She says with a smile. Bleu takes anesthesia and instills it into her patient, beginning the bloody business of the day.

Using her bio scanner every now and then, she makes sure that the patients insides aren’t complete jelly, taking out bits of fragments, applying a salve to the burned areas, wiping down any lacerations. (edited)

(heal/int, at +2 since you've got a medkit)

(11 with the modifier)

It takes about an hour for you to get them into a place where others can finish up with your instructions while you move on to the next patient, but they will live. You've saved at least one life so far today. Outside, the guards are dealing with the surviving townsfolk, and report that the body of operative Fiyad is one of the ones in the bodybags. They will prepare it for burial at home when this mission is over. The second patient is missing most of their leg, shorn off by the close blast of a grenade thrown into their home (edited)

Nodding in acceptance, a morose emotion fills Bleu. "I can't believe it. Hopefully Fiyad at least stood a chance". Bleu takes off her gloves, wiping the sweat off her brow, taking her tools over to clean/sanitize, same with her hands. She re-prepares for the next patient, as per protocol, she scans the patient, whilst cleaning then applying gel to the afflicted areas. Changing gloves once more, she picks up her tools and begins taking out fragments. She then begins nursing the leg, ensuring infection doesn't spread, and nerve damage is kept to a minimum. Bleu tries her best to make sure she can save what's left of this poor fellow's leg. (edited)

(same check here, still at +2)

(9 with the modifier)

This Patient is going to have a stump. That is certain. You’re able to do what you can to stave off any infection and finish the limb in a way that a robotic limb can be fitted in the future when more advanced medial services are available

Bleu, continuing her work going from patient to patient, cleans her tools, her hands, and continues to the third patient of the day. She calls to her Guardsmen after finishing up, setting her tools near the patient, bioscanner in hand.

23:53

"Gentlemen, I hate to ask, but could you grab Operative Fiyad's Dog Tag, and any info on their person for me, including Compad, please? I'm afraid these patients take priority, They're not in the best of shape". (edited)

23:55

As per protocol, she readies the problem area.

23:55

On the patient

After the problem area is cleaned and prepped, Bleu cleans her hands, puts on a new pair of gloves and gets back to her next surgical patient.

04:13

“What’s the issue with this guy?”, she mutters to herself reading their sheet.

the third (of 5) patients has a large piece of shrapnel embedded in her gut. Organ damage is rampant, and extracting the piece is going to cause a massive amount of bleeding if its not handled quickly.

Preparing extra gauze and bandages, Bleu uses her bio scanner with one hand, checking how deep she needs to go, whilst readying tools with the other. Bleu, ensuring her patient’s organs can handle it, applies the proper anesthesia and epenephram. Bleu begins with the surgery.

17:34

“No worries sister, you’ll be ok. You’re gonna be walking around in no time”. She whispers to the patient as she falls under.

17:41

Slowly pulling at the shrapnel, using the extra bandages wrapped in a circle around the problem area, she focuses on how precise her pull is, wiping away at the blood, then slightly pulling, wiping, then slight pull. She repeats until finished.

(Heal/ and i think since we're focused more with the careful moves needed here rather than recalling info to do this correctly, we'd take the check with dex)

(Sounds good, boss, I’ll roll soon, dealing with customer calls at work)

18:15

(10 total)

The blood on hand has been used with this patient and there are still two more to treat. Others can handle sewing her up now that the shrapnel is removed. THere is no guarantee she will make it, with her organs as damaged asthey are, but no longer bleeding to death her body has time to try to recover.

As per every patient, she sanitizes, moving on to the next patient. With bio scanner in hand, she checks out the next patient.

19:59

“I hope ma and da are alright”. She mutters to herself . The thoughts of her parents creep up on her walking towards the next patient.

20:00

Shaking her head she gets back to work.

Shot in the side of the head, the patient is alive, but out cold. His breathing is shallow, and there is a large amount of blood sheeting the side of his body

Using the scanner, she ensures that brain surgery isn’t needed, all the while wiping away at the bloody mess.

20:12

“Unfortunately this man may need a brain surgeon. Hopefully you only ended up in a coma”.

20:13

She whispers to the unconscious patient.

20:14

Grabbing her tools, she begins prepping the patient for what surgery she can achieve, hoping he’s not as bad as he seems.

Brain surgery is needed, as the round has gone deep inside, though missed the stem

Bleu, using the bio scanner again, makes sure he’s suitable for transport to a better hospital. Unfortunately for this patient, Bleu isn’t practiced in brain surgery, though if push comes to shove and better facilities aren’t attained Bleu makes sure he’s ready for surgery regardless.

03:29

“Gentlemen”!

03:29

She calls to the Guardsmen

03:31

“Will we be able to accommodate a patient for surgery at our home facility? Or will I have to perform emergency brain surgery”?

03:32

She readily awaits one of their answers, praying, in case she has to go through with it.

“Lord, steady my hand for what may come”. . .

"The Colossus has a full medical suite on board, but they're going to have to survive the trip to space to make it that far. You're going to need to stabilize them"

Bleu begins stabilizing the patient for orbital exit.

The final patient could not be saved, wounds too severe to allow any attention to reach him in time, but thanks to your efforts 4 others will possibly live to see another day. With everyone stable, the town leaders are called together, where the marines have briefed them that they have their chance to leave Balquis, come with SCAF, and be resettled on a world of their choice away from the slavery and raiding so common to post-scream life here

Bleu, doing what she can for the patient’s next of kin, apologizes to them. Giving them her condolences. A defeated Bleu, walks away.

04:52

Now, Bleu listens to the Marines as she heads to Operative Fiyad, retrieving any info, and their dog tag.

04:54

After their speech to the leaders, she asks, “Gentlemen, any further orders?”

04:55

“How about yourselves, you haven’t gotten into any trouble have ya”?

04:55

She jests, getting her mind off of the days work, and scanning Fiyad’s body, checking what the Operatives cause of death was. (edited)

The operative was killed with a sword blow to the midsection. "We're ready to start bringing people aboard the Colossus, and have them moved to Bergasa for now to undergo medical care and resettlement. The village elders aren't convinced they can hold off another attack"

“I agree, Guardsman. I shall take care of any one else in need, let me know when we’re ready to leave”.

21:26

Bleu tells him with a smile.

(3xp, 5000 credits)

21:43

A series of cargo lighters make their way from the Colossus to the village, the first of which is strictly for the wounded, with the well and the belongings of note the village has meant to come later. A second squad of marines is also aboard the second lighter, to help discourage any opportunistic attacks while the village is otherwise distracted with their exodus

Assisting those in need, Bleu helps those onto the ship. Ensuring the health and safety of those aboard

(that should level you up as well)

(Def does, and thanks)

Bleu takes out her Compad, points it in her direction and presses record “Ma! Pa! I’m done on Balqis! The people here are hurting, we’re taking them back to the Colossus for better treatment, I hope you’re both ok, you better be eating well.” She smiles through her homesickness. “I did good today, saved four citizens.... unfortunately, I lost one... I did all I could... but I feel like there had to be something I could’ve done. I’m sorry, I won’t rattle on about my failures. Contact me when you can! I’ll message you whenever I have the chance! I love you, I miss you. I hope to see you soon “! She smiles to the camera before shutting it off. (edited)

22:56

comfortably lays back, dozing off till she gets to the ship

(Level: 2 Focus: Healer LvL2 Old HP: 7 HP Roll: 10 New HP: 11 New Skills: +1 to Heal [both skill points used] [single psi point saved] Current AB: 1)

(1 day of downtime back to Bergasa)

In her down time, Bleu spends time with the patients, making sure their vitals are fine, and comforting them with a little chit chat, hanging around the younger children and playing with them.

04:14

Bleu enjoys what down time she gets, for Doctors in war torn areas, rarely get any vacation time.

(not working on any skills?)

(I would put that under the work-tab, if that's alright)

05:57

(well, I was going to put in my notes section '2 days of Work-skill put in')

(sure)

13:56

(2/90 work)

Bleu wonders what new tasks the brass will throw at her. She awaits a warm shower, warm food, and her cozy bunk.

She wonders if the SCAF Top will have her work alongside the Remnants old enemies. Afraid she may be looked down upon for her Tenebrean ancestry.

(If you didn’t have your own ideas I can make another mission)

(Pls do)

02:50

(lol I kinda got nothing on my mind other than earn a name for myself)

02:51

(She’s def trying to make herself useful to SCAF and it’s People)

Bleu heads to commissary, she browses the weapons for sale, she specifically looks at the self-defense pistols.

After window shopping and not buying anything, Bleu re-explores her old home, Mount Home; with her shoulder bag readied, and armed with a smile, Bleu heads out to put on a good first impression for SCAF. Hoping to speak to those in charge, possibly Mazzio himself, in-behalf of what little Tenebrean Remnant POW's there are, trying to make up for their sins, in hopes of a better future, not for SCAF or the Tenebreans, but for Humanity.

(I’ll come up with something to do, kinda in between things since everyone else is on a group mission

(Take your time)

A project on the nearby planet of Unn is expected to begin soon and is expected to be dangerous. Medical services have been called for both to ensure workers remain healthy but also to instruct the native for self care and what medical methods have survive the collapse of the pharma industry

Bleu reprepares all she’ll need on her endeavor. Everything from new gloves, to a fresh scanner and medical kit. She enjoys the warm showers on the Colossus before heading out to buy herself a self-defense pistol.

(Just let me know what you’re buying then)

(Semi-Auto Pistol - 75¢ - 1d6+1 - TL3) (a Colt M1911, an elegant weapon from a more elegant time)

Pistol in hand along with a full set of ammunition to go with it , you return to the colossus

Bleu heads over to the briefing room so she can be told in detail what her job is.

(i started a group thread)

(ah)

22:34

(me no smart)

22:34

(SCAF Meeting Chamber?)

(Safa roadwork)

Bleu buys extra medical supplies, since training the locals medically is her job, she requisitions any extra medical kits and pharmaceuticals.

(I'd need you to determine the amounts and actual things you're bringing)

(A Medkit per area I'm visiting, looks like three Lodges, but I'm not sure. My aim is to buy medical kits, and bioscanners, possibly tailored allergens, and give courses on EMT training or better, if time is alotted, to the people I'm helping, so I'm hoping maybe you have a number you can throw me?)

(We're only going to be at the Lope area but if you wanted to stay after the mission we can do more)

(Sounds good to me)

A message arrives several days after the underwater battle on Bergasa.

Greetings Doctor Corleone, recently I was reviewing some reports of activity across SCAF space and noted that you were working to provide field medical relief on Balquis. CAST seeks to enable all of civilization to advance, and it's much easier to do that when people are not dying from treatable conditions. In recognition of your efforts to bring Balquis back into the fold CAST is providing a grant of one hundred thousand credits, which we hope will facilitate future efforts.

(edited)

00:50

(You get 100,000 credits from CAST.)

(LvL: 3 Focus: N/A Old HP: 11 HP Roll: 9 New HP: 13 New Skills: [Skill Points/Psychic Points saved] [SP-2/PP-2] Current AB: 1)

(Alright. We can continue with more or less anything here. I’ve got ideas if you don’t)

(Unfortunately at work but I def have ideas to get started on when it comes to refine the frontier medicines and possibly helping out the other polities with SCAFs PR stunts)

(Alright. when you’ve got it narrowed down we can get into soemthing)

Bleu settles down in her bunk, picking up books and her compad, she begins reading up on medicines out in the Frontier; looking to further study the med bays current medpaks, finding out they were only prototypes enthralled her to look into them further. "Oxygen spoils zé nano-medication, yet it's final state is a gel-like substance"... Bleu whispers to herself confused, "So we must find a way for zé nano-meds to linger within zé oxygen atmospheres without losing it's core properties"... She continues whispering to herself as she writes up a small hypothesis for the SCAF Brass to see. Confidently nodding to herself that this endeavor is what will bring her name honor in SCAF's eyes. (edited)

Talking out loud to herself, she picks up a note pad and takes down cliff notes, Bleu reminds herself, “Remember to ask if there are any organizations out there who may stash away pretech, or maybe in hiding because of some sort of tech they don’t want others to have”.

She writes notes as well when it comes to gangs and organized crime families from all over the Universe, cults and warlords from unexplored planets. Guessing that they may have knowledge of possible ruins, which may be used as hideouts of sorts.

07:14

"I have to bring up to Lord Mazzio that zé advancement of medical endeavors should be high on our priority list. I will pray for him and his subordinates to hear me out".

(I don’t think anyone you’d have known pre scream with organized crime would still be out there or have anything close to the same resources.

15:01

(We basically have to assume any pre scream facts aren’t facts anymore

(Understood)

Bleu smiles at herself, “Why didn’t you think of this sooner, ol’ girl”...? She begins typing over writing, looking to see the history of frontier medicines, looking into what they’re composed of and how they’ve sustained people for so long.

The formulas are different for almost every world. There are different plants, different animals to render by products from, and more world specific information like that. The possibilities are far too varied and too many to aggregate.

Bleu begins with research on the most basic of Frontier Medicines, wanting to refine Healing Powder and bring it into the modern era, with little-to-no side effects. Studying how to elongate it's basic properties and instill it into a cream or ointment. Possibly capable of taking it's affects within 12hrs.

(I dont' understand your last sentence)

(sorry, was my way of saying that I hoped the side effects in general would be gone within 12 hrs and not a full day, except for system strain, of course)

The formulas being different everywhere is going to keep you from synthesizing something more powerful with what's currently on hand

Bleu readies all of her notes and puts them onto a clipboard, she exits her room sipping her coffee with bags under her eyes. Walking down the halls, she walks towards her superiors office. Hoping they are there when she knocks, straightening her lab coat and medals, clearing her throat and sticking her chin up, she readies to inform them that if possible and with their permission, she will begin working on substitute chemicals to concoct with the Healing Powder, her final attempt at bypassing the need for advanced facilities.

You would have to find the chemicals, or a source to manufacture them somewhere, likely by exploring. SCAF does not have those resources available.

Bleu, possibly getting on the Brass' nerves by now, consistently returns, daily with questions and hypothesis'. She then queries for information from other Polities, of course from the Brass, never undermining SCAF Intel. (edited)

(sorry what I went for was 'if we don't have it, who does/where would be a good start’) (edited)

(Sorry been napping since work)

After running into way too many dead-ends, Bleu once more takes her work up to the Brass. Sometimes even looking out for Mazzio himself, though, never going out of her way to actually look for Mazzio. "Sir, I've unfortunately come to zé conclusion that without advanced facilities, we will not be able to advance our current medical chemical compounds. We have reached, what is known as... ehhh... how do you say... plateau? Though... all of my research has lead me to zé conclusion that zé medicines we currently have now may either be advanced with zé proper chemists in charge, and lots of time. Or, we begin from scratch. Hear me out, sir". Bleu takes out her Compad and enlarges a hologram showing the current frontier medicines with one hand, smiling her usual naïve smile, and chugging from the glued coffee cup to her hand. "Ever since Zé Scream, most of zé Sectors have been out and about trying reclaim what was once theirs, neglecting what was always right in front of them. If I may, sir, I'd like to go out and commit zé remainder of my military contract focusing on at least being zé spark that zé Sectors need to truly commit to rebuilding humanity. Sir... I know I'm only a Specialist, but I'd like to set an example, with your blessing, sir, may I be accrued a ship, along with a robot pilot. I wish for zé ability to explore distant planets. I wish to study zé local fauna and wildlife, figure out what makes them tick, how they survive. What they eat that makes their metabolism act zé way it does. What kind of pressures and temperature differences cause irregularities in zé growth of plants. If it's ok with you, sir, I'd even like to enlist zé help of zé other polities. I know, they may not be the biggest fans of SCAF, let alone a child flaunting her Tenebrean medals and tags, but, if Lord Mazzio has taught me anything, it's that sometimes, working together is the only way for humanity to progress".

(I think you need to talk to the group if you’re going to formally reach out to the other polities. This goes against the entire discussion we had the other day and I shouldn’t make this big a gameplay change on my own )

13:17

(I’ve also already discussed the fact with you that I’m not going to be changing healing mechanics to shorter intervals since the wait time and slow healing is such a big mechanical component of the system, and changing that makes this just DnD, which I don’t want to do)

(Sorry wasn't my intent, I have to be less vague cause rereading my own "speech" gave me a head ache) (I'm not trying to change the healing mechanics that's to much work irl I was going for studying nature so that new research could be expanded upon) (I swears I'm not trying to be a butt head cause DnD is also to much work lol)

19:10

(I was gonna post in the SCAF chat soon just super busy today, sorry)

(take your time, no worries. We'll see what the group thinks in the meeting channel once you sit down for it)

20:41

(I think contacting other polities for a joint project is a pretty big departure from what people said they liked about SCAF. I'm okay with doing it from my end but i think its a decision everyone should weigh out)

After speaking in the SCAF Meeting Chambers, Bleu heads to Mount-Home's Commissary. Looking to purchase a new Pressure Tent, a Portabox for keeping samples, and a survival kit.

She begins recording another video message for her mother and father, "Ma, Pa, I did it! I was able to get zé clearance to explore zé Sectors a tad! I'm excited! I'll do my best to ensure I get clearance to take furlough on Shariar! I miss you so much! I've committed my time in the meanwhile to research zé wildlife and fauna's BUT zé problem is I never really had a social life... so what if no one likes me..."? showing her youth and inexperience, she shakes her head and continues, "Maybe I'm just in my own head to much, like, all zé time, no? Psh, i'm just being over dramatic maybe..." Bleu smiles and continues, "Pa, Ma, I'll do you proud. Message me back when you can. I check my messages ALL zé time". Bleu chuckles and struggles to look at her Compad, "I feel like things should be different... ya know? Like, I wish I never left you..." Bleu fights tears and wipes her eye, smiling and looking back at her Compad, "Make sure you eat well! I want parents I can hug, not snap in half, ok"? She giggles and signs off, sending her daily greetings to her parents.

(It’s a month for the message to travel just one way, so even your most senior messages are probably just about halfway back at most

(Oh believe me I know, it's why I send em', makes the RP feel immerse af)

02:24

(for me anyways I can stop them if ya want no biggie) (edited)

(idk if there's anything else you'd recommend in my equipment that I would need for a mini mobile research station, but I think I'm ready to post in looking for party)

Bleu finishes with the online catalog for vehicle construction. Wiping the sleepiness from her eyes, she walks to grab her usual cup of black coffee. Bleu walks with her optimistic stride towards the labs, to see if there’s anything she can help with. Even checking with the brass to see if there’s any planets need going to before heading off onto research across the Stars.

(Out of curiosity, will research equipment such as microscopes etc., be loaned to me by SCAF or should I buy it?)

(it would be part of the med bay fitting on your vehicle

(Thank you thank you)

(No one answered your LFG, at least not that ive seen officially here. Did you want me to spin up a place for you to explore?)

(yiss pls)

03:32

(omw home now)

(want me to instead post in the SCAF Christmas 2020 instead?)

To drbleusky@scaf.com
From henri_d@rafu.nmc
Subject: job
Miss sky

Saw your message on the forums. Im looking to head to the north-eastern quadrants to track down and help any flesh shaper survivors. Happy to help.
Im an ex-military private contractor, good pilot and expert in planetary sciences and exploration. Have you got a comms officer, engineer, or firepower?

Re: job
Let me know what level of spike drive we'll be travelling with, and I can start plotting a course. Probably starting near Meda (To the west of NMC space) and doing a loop around that cluster, skipping to maisah, vouris, thepolo, head to GSC for refueling, then loop back. Avoiding Goizane's just common sense. Assuming you're in scaf space though, meeting up in GSC space by Creusa's not a bad plan.

Bleu heads to the medical epicenter of Mount Home, looking to see if an extra hand is needed, whether it be on base or off planet.

Looking to assist closer to the territories of 1N, she asks a nearby Doctor, "By chance, do you know if SCAF is sending ships out North? Better yet, do you know anyone who's worked on these... Shapers? They're a fascinating yet grotesque creatures from what I've read".

"SCAF can't secure its own backyard, and 1N means skirting around EP and the others to try to establish a holding there. The Void Wardens and The Exalted Path have declared that area safe. There isnt a reason to go"

"Oh, right, apologies. Do you know of anything going on nearby? I'd like to continue assisting settlements and zé like". Bleu sips her coffee.

"Have you considered discussing your wants with the scientists on Phio?"

Looking at the Doctor curiously, she asks, "Unfortunately I haven't. Anything you can tell me about them? Sounds interesting".

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/iron-stars-nekosmash/a/phio-location

Phio

23:41

(this is basically what they'd tell you, too much to block out)

(Thank you, I'll read it now)

Bleu nods with a slight bow to the Doctor, "Thank you, I'll see if I can try getting myself sent to Phio, a bunch of hermit scientists seems right up my alley". She says with a smile. Taking her Compad out of her pocket, she begins looking to learn about Phio's culture, hoping to see if the Brass would allow her to see if there's anything she can do for them.

(I dont understand what you mean)

(I was RPing looking into the planets culture while trying to see if she can be sent to said planet, if they need someone there, shes looking to get into something, anything)

(Everything known about them is in the world anvil already )

00:15

(You’d have to actually visit for more)

(any missions there I could be sent on?)

(That’s what I’m trying to set up)

(Thanks)

(2 days to Phio)

(4/90 put into work)

22:36

(sorry what I meant is I'm puttig those two days towards the work skill)

Phio ground control welcomes you, and you're called to the bridge to answer their hail, and explain to them what you're hoping to accomplish on the surfacec

Bleu happily greets Phio ground control in-kind. "I thank you for zé opportunity to visit your home-world! It is an absolute honor for me! My main duty is to assist in any way I can, medically. When it comes down to it, I'm an experienced surgeon, I wish to help out any way I can, sirs". She says with her usual naivety and optimism, she takes pages from her clipboard and hands them over, "My resumé, of course, and my records, sirs. If there's anything I can get to work on, I'm your gal, sirs"!

THe scientists of Phio are doctors by trade as well, focused on genetic engineering, though some of their projects have not been kindly looked upon. THere is one project you could help with, providing vaccinations and medical services to one of their outlying settlements that they've reported as 'underserved'

Bleu finds their projects promising, if they have seen progress. "I'll proudly head to these "undeserved" settlements, why are they seen that way, anyways"?

The settlements are in remote areas away from the main settlements, or are considered inhabited by 'Luddites' who are untrustful of the scientific progress the world is making.

Bleu optimistically, and with her usual naivety, takes the task to heart. "Whatever needs to be done there, I'll do my best to help out"! She bows with a courteous goodbye and heads to her quarters. Prepping for the job at hand.

(if you need to buy anything we can handle that now before we kick off)

(I believe Bleu has everything she needs to get going, I'll double check)

20:54

(ready and steady, boss!)

There is a lighter from the Colossus prepared for you, and your medical supplies are loaded aboard. You're able to bring a few students with you- the most promising picked up from your previous trip to Safa. Security will be handled by the Phio military, as they do not want foreign soldiers on their planet, no matter how small in number, Ramp down, the lighter crew finishes their pre-flight checks.

She assures the Phio authorities, "I'll do everything in my power to ensure that, we of zé Sovereign Colonies, never cross a line that would harm our friendship". Saying so with more of a courteous bow, instead of a salute. Bleu then gets to work with helping out her students, helping them prepare their equipment. Even prepping with the Phio Military Troopers, making sure she has anything they need medically readied.

The lighter vents steam and you’re hauled aboard. Lights begin shutting off inside , and the lighter heads down toward the surface taking twenty minutes to straddle the orbital route. The village close to the northern pole is cold but not snow covered , and the buildings are closeted together around some thermal vents

Bleu excitedly waits for the green-light, ready to disembark and head towards her destination in the village. In her usual manner, she tries to take a selfie of herself and the rest of the crew in the background, another memento to send to her parents after the job is done.

The first of your replies should be on the way back anytime soon. Landing in the middle of the northern village, the locals begin assembling around the vessel, curious as to why they're getting attention.

Bleu walks off the lighter eagerly. She looks to the villagers with a smile and wave. Approaching the crowd, she addresses them, "Greetings and salutations, I am Doctor Bleu Corleoné, these are my associates! I have been sent by zé planets authorities to assist with vaccinations and medical services! On behalf of zé Sovereign Colonies Armed Forces, I thank you for zé pleasure of being here"! Bleu looks around, keeping an eye out for someone in charge.

The local security forces are led by a captain, who has a small post set up outside town hall with a handful of his more trusted juniors.

Saluting the Captain, Bleu explains why she's there, "Good day, Captain! I am Doctor Corleoné with zé Sovereign Colonies Armed Forces, the leadership of this planet has informed us that they are unable to keep up with zé medical necessities for this village. I have a group of medical practitioners ready to set up shop where ever you need us. We will happily get to work as soon as you allow us, sir"! Bleu readies her clip board and loosens the grip of her back pack on her shoulders.

You've been sanctioned to undertake this work, and there is no reason for him to stop you doing it.

14:44

"Very good, we'll start rounding up the locals, we'll do it one family at a time"

"Thank you, Captain! As I'm waiting, we'll set up our equipment and prepare". Bleu takes off her back pack and finds a good spot to set up her pressure tent. Setting it up in a way that looks like a mini-clinic, to the best of her ability. Also prepping the inside with what she needs, Bleu readies her clip board and pencil, ready to start records on said families, for convenience of this village's future Doctors. Her students prep alongside her with their own equipment. Clapping her hands in excitement, Bleu says to her students, "I'm so proud of all of you, today, you will show me what you've learned so far. And please, if something feels like out of your league, please please please! Do NOT be afraid to ask me or anyone else for a hand. We're a team". She smiles and nods this to her students.

The cases of vaccine are handed over by the local security forces , and the first family is brought to you for treatment. They seem pale and unhealthy , underfed mostly , and look to be a bit nervous around the guards

Bleu looks over them with a worried look. “Do not worry, today I will be admitting a vaccine, for your health”! Bleu notices their nervousness around the guards. “It is ok. They are here for all of our safeties”. Reassuring them with a smile. Though she questions why’d be nervous around them anyways. “Are they strict around here”? She asks while prepping, injecting, and finishes up with her bio scanner , in case of an allergic or adverse reaction.

They don't seem to have an immediate reaction. "Strict, yes. They can be. The government is heavy handed sometimes" (edited)

Bleu smiles seeing there are no immediate side effects, continuing with vaccinations, she responds, "Ah, I know how that can be. Sometimes they have their reasons, unfortunately it is to our own expense". Making records for future convenience, Bleu does her best to jot down anything she can, from blood types to allergies, per individual patient.

02:08

She continues with check-ups and vaccinations until there are no more families, nor individuals.

Over and over, the families look terrified, or do what they can to keep their distance from the security forces. There are no immediate allergic reactions but some of your patients also come in with minor injuries such as bruises or scrapes from being roughly handled.

04:25

On a world nominally at peace, and with ample resources, a region being denied this care stands out

The more she notices minor injuries, and the clear distance the people are taking to stay away from the security forces, Bleu questions the next villager she can, "Who did this to you? Why would they do this to you"? Stuttering, she finishes her statement, "It pains me to see you all so afraid, and hurt".

Under the watchful eyes of the security forces the villagers say nothing. Some cast trembling glances back toward the security detail, but you’re a guest on a world not your own, pushing the issue too far is likely to cause problems- especially with SCAF depending on Phio for important gene sequencing and therapy research

Bleu starts keeping her mouth shut after making that realization. Not wanting the citizens to be hurt. She checks in with her students, making sure they're capable of doing their jobs, and with the Guardsmen she was alloted for her protection, making sure they're safe as well. Bleu takes extra care of any children, ensuring they're ok, even sharing any sweets with them. Taking a small break, Bleu smokes a cigarette while drinking her usual cup o' joe. She checks on the remainder of the supplies. (Is she stocked to continue taking care of everyone?)

(Yes, we can even say we've done it at this point if you want, really the idea was you were supposed to see something shady is going on)

(Ah ok, yeah I can continue. And yeah Bleu definitely feels uncomfortable with how the citizens have been behaving. To her it's way iffy)

It takes the entire day to finish handing out vaccine and other small treatments to everyone, and by evening your lighter comes to return you to the ship- SCAF and the locals can agree that they're mutually uncomfortable with you remaining on the ground overnight.