((Quick tip: when a tooltip says "flat +1 to basic X rolls", that means that when you get a
basic roll associated with X, it increases your roll by one. It does
not increase the number of sides on the die, as it would with an
advanced roll.
Hover over a skill to see a clarification as to what it does.))
((Don't mind us, we can probably blab and do exercises at the same time.))
Dr. Alexander McDonald wants to get everyone used to the system as fast as possible.
That said, he noticed the conversation and managed to come up with something...
CNR Laboratory, Ceres
Feb 2nd, 2398
13:47 GMT
Avis-Mergulus AKA Anton "Tosha" TeremnoiPiloting (2)Engineering Technician (1)Acrobat (1) [5] With unmatched agility in comparison to the other bodies running about, you dash across the various medium-height obstacles, culminating in a solid leap over the tallest of them all.
Skill Learned: Acrobat
darkpaladin109 AKA David "Pirate Dave" SmithYou watch the others walk around. You inspect your own hands and limbs more closely, and instinctively try to rub your eyes, only to find smooth metal under your fingertips.
One of the others leaps across an obstacle and lands squarely on his feet. You assume you are to do the same, so you take a running start and [1] flip over as soon as you jump, landing in a heap at the base of the obstacle. You don't feel any pain from the impact, but there is no way that was what you were supposed to do.
"Sorry-" you hiss quietly at the dark green voice in your head. No response.
Samarkand AKA Felicia Hasting[4] You carefully step over the shorter obstacles multiple times, making sure you are fully balanced. Even without spreading your arms, the body automatically adjusts its weight distribution in order to walk and balance correctly.
Comrade P. AKA Hamilton TeromoSidearms (2)Swordsman (1) You examine this new body, first flexing your thin, spindly fingers and clawed feet. Then, you test your ability to move at various speeds, culminating in a sprint across the room--[4] and coming to a stop in front of one person on the floor, who stands up and introduces himself as Pirate Dave.
Chromatic Wasp AKA Chandler DavisComrade P. AKA Hamilton TeromoPhysician (2)Marksman (1) [3] You walk about, avoiding the obstacles. The paint on these bodies looks glossy and brand new--you wouldn't want to get them scratched.
Again, rather abruptly, the doctor's voice cuts in and the world fades to black. This time, you stay conscious the whole time.
"Alright, we are going to do a combat exercise. You won't be killing anyone, not yet, but let's see how well you respond to threats."Each one of you regains control of a body, this time in a chamber by herself, armed with a small knife. The new chamber consists of a passageway cutting through a much greater-sized hall. Peering over the edge reveals a jacketed human with a gun. He fires a warning shot at your exposed face.
On the other side of the hall, there is an alcove with a body standing unarmed and unmoving. There is a lever switch mounted on the wall inside the alcove.
"For this excercise, your goal will be to get to the alcove on the other side of the hall without getting shot. The body with the knife is the commander body, it contains the transmitter that relays your actions. Without a commander body, you lose control of the entire battlefield, so you will have to protect it! The other body is expendable. You can swap to it, but you lose control of your commander while you are controlling it.
Remember, trust nothing but your senses."Anton and Hamilton receive an additional clip that the others do not hear.
"I hate to interrupt a good conversation... so I've activated the telepathic communications module. You two are free to talk to each other starting now. Just think about what you are going to say, and the synthesizer will play it directly into the feed."
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