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>>42982490

You drop the four and seven, taking the two cards that Cath hands you. Five and Nine. Well, you’re pretty sure that you’ve got this one, so you up your bet to 30, drawing glances from everyone else playing. Of course, you had a read on them the moment you looked at the game. Jaro is good at hiding her mood but the twitch of a tendon in her neck reveals her as annoyed and worried. Ai hides her reactions well, but she’s a tiny bit apprehensive. Johann might as well be an open book: he’s worried, but confident in his hand.

Meanwhile, Artesia begins talking, pride suffusing her voice, “The Alliance paid my University and Medical School fees so I enlisted as an Officer. I did rather well in the Academy so they assigned me to study under the Cairo’s staff before transferring me here. I have not actually seen any combat; the Cairo patrolled safer Council Space.”

Ai inspects her hand as she speaks, “I did stints on the Amsterdam and Munich for a few years while studying for Officer’s Certification. Got it last month and then they transferred me to this beauty.” She smiles. “Really looking forward to seeing what she can do.”

[CONT.]

Welcome back Valor. Excited for today's game!

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>>42982517

“I was stationed in the Hawking’s Trident Squadrons,” Johann says as he drops two of his cards and takes two more from Cath. “They saw I was that good right out of the Academy so they put me in a premier posting. Flown against pirates and mercs mostly but my squadron did a practice sortie against one of the Turian squadrons a few months ago.” He grins. “Absolutely thrashed them. Must have really impressed someone because they assigned me here.”

Leo speaks up from your right as he inspects the deck, “I served with the 7th Frontier for a few years before I was invited to the N-Program. Did well for myself there, made it to N7 status and then it’s all Classified stuff. I CAN say that I did a bunch of missions all on my lonesome before I was assigned to the Commander’s team.”

>Next Question?
>Roll a d20 please, best of three.

>>42982523

>{Nice to be back}

>>42982542
Question? Weren't we going to introduce ourselves back to them? Embellish or be truthful with our introduction?

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>42982542

>>42982581
>I rewrote this part with the choice that was made at the end of the last thread. Your explanation is what you started with.

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>42982690
Ah you're right, I missed it.

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>42982542

Perhaps ask about preferred operational limits. Kind of like what situations they would be very uncomfortable in, to the extent that it would effect their combat effectiveness...
Could also ask about what abilities they excel in and what they do best. Don't want to use a shock trooper to hack a door while the infiltrator fends off a heavy assault...

Basically just stuff to make sure that we can use our team at optimum efficiency.
Not expecting Loyalty mission quests to drop just yet though...

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>42982542
well, if no one else will roll...

>>42982542
"So, specter. Any one here work with any in the past?"

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“So, what’s everyone good at?” You ask, shuffling your hand to bring your Nines next to your Ace. “And what’s everyone bad at? I’m a Combat and Tech Specialist first and foremost, but I can pull off a few Biotic tricks. And, supposedly, I’m a good Leader.”

“Fold,” Jaro says as she puts her hand down. “That’s a loaded question. Well, like I said before, I’m good in a straight up fight, and great for heavy combat. I’m okay with anything to do with Tech but don’t ask me hack.”

Cath chuckles, a femininely amused sound, “That’s an understatement. I can handle most advanced Tech jobs in the field and I’m great with Biotic support. Really, I’m decent in pretty much any position except command.”

“As Helmsman, I’m supposed to stay with the ship,” Johann answers as he meets your bet. “If I’m actually fighting, something has gone horribly wrong. But, if I have to, I am a good shot with a pistol and have some skill with Tech modules. Otherwise, my piloting is superb.”

Artesia answers next, her French accent slightly more pronounced, “I am trained with Field Medicine and have basic small arms training but my skills are best put to use in the Medical Bay. I am not averse to entering combat, but it would not be a wise decision.”

>[CONT.]

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>>42983601

“Kinda in the same boat as the Doc,” Ai answers as she meets the wager as well. “I’m a great Engineer, and I can manage the Core and engines in my sleep. But if I’m not, then we’re probably in deep shit. I’m honestly a terrible shot, but I usually use a shotgun or some Tech mods, so it shouldn’t be a big deal.”

“Again, I’m an N7,” Leo says from your right. “I’m best out in the field. Great with a rifle and Tech, but staying on the ship would be a waste.”

>Next Question?

>[AFK for a little]

>>42983616
Grub. The military always had shit grub. Ask what to avoid so we don't get a hold full of tapioca chicken or some other awful thing.

>>42983616

"Where's everyone from then?"

>>42983616
Any idea to make some good money out there?
Guess we could do like Shep and scan planets and asteroids for minerals/gas

>>42983810
I keep wondering if Council actually intends the Spectres to murderhobo and loot every container for money or if they are really just so stingy.

>>42984547
One gotta wonder if the Spectres ever went on strike. Can you imagine the PR nightmare if this happened?

>>42984801
>S.O.S.
>Spectres On Strike!

>>42984906
>>42984801

... We could actually do that.

We SHOULD do that.

>Back
>Any Question I should do first?

>>42985421
This one >>42983736
Might as well start generic.

>>42985108
>Have a board for all Spectres

>Struck Out Spectres are those who died.

>Those who betray the Spectres are removed.

>>42985421

Doesn't matter.

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“Everyone done with their hand?” Cath asks and receives an affirmative from everyone still in. “Lay ‘em out.”

You play your hand, revealing the two nines next to the Ace, “Three of a kind.”

Both Ai and Johann sigh and play their hands as well. Two pair for Johann and Three fours for Ai. Your win.

You smile as you rake the chits to your pot, “So, where’s everyone from?”

Jaro waves her hand, “Come on, that’s a boring question. Howabout, where are you from and why are you here?”

“Demeter,” Johann answers as he returns his hand to Cath. “Grew up there. The whole planet is a giant farm and it’s boring as hell. I enlisted to get away from all that and I’m here to fly ships.”

Leo chuckles as Johann finishes, “Yeah, the farming life is pretty boring. I grew up on Earth, Kansas to be specific. ENlisted for pretty much the same reasons, but I’m here to kick some ass.”

“Earth for me too,” Cath says, shuffling the deck as she speaks. “Texas specifically. I enlisted . And I’m here because the Commander is paying me and the job actually looks pretty decent.”

>[CONT.]

>>42986944
Cath is from my state, fucking sweet

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>>42986944

“I’m with her,” Jaro adds in. “But I was born on Shanxi. Left cause I didn’t want to die in the shithole I grew up in.”

“Shanxi for me as well,” You say as you take your hand from Cath. “And I left for most of the same reasons. And obviously, I’m here because I’m a Spectre.” That draws a few smiles.

“I was born on the way to Benning,” Ai announces, looking over her cards and smiling. “According to my mother, I just couldn’t wait. I enlisted to get into space and I’m here to fix stuff and work with some of the most advanced tech in the Galaxy.”

“Earth.” Artesia responds before adding, “I was brought up in the Rhinelands. You’ve heard why I enlisted and I suppose I’m here because I want to help heal people. And because I was assigned to this ship.”

“Fairly multicultural crew we’ve got here,” Leo drawls. “Hope it’ll be nice working with you all.”

“Speaking of work, anyone have any ideas on how to make some good money while we’re out here?” You ask, looking over your hand. Two sixes, an eight, a ten and jack. “Turns out Spectres don’t get paid.”

>[CONT.]

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>>42987041

“Wait, really?” Jaro exclaims, disbelief etched across her face. “You’re shitting me. What, is this some kind of community service?”

“That does sound pretty stupid,” Ai adds. “And a little illegal.”

“Apparently, the Council expects Spectres to be self-sufficient,” You say with a shrug. “But considering the fact that some Spectres end up pretty rich, it’s not TOO surprising. That’s why I wanted to ask if anyone knows how to make money quickly.”

“Salvage and Looting can be pretty lucrative,” Johann says, looking over his cards again. “Not to mention tagging asteroids and planets for minerals and such. I’ve looked over the ship’s scanner array and it’s sophisticated enough to do that.”

“Perhaps you should ask your colleagues,” Artesia suggests. “Most Spectres must be at least moderately successful at acquiring funds to stay active, yes?”

“You could also take some independent jobs,” Cath adds. “With a ship like this, you could take some advanced jobs and earn the big bucks.”

All are good points, but you’ll have to do some investigating if you want to figure out how make some real money.

>Next Question? Or Skip Ahead?

>>42987072

>Skip Ahead but

Break out some drinks from the gallery. Share a toast with them. Even if our drink is only Sparkling Water.

>>42987123
This.

>>42987072
>Skip Ahead?

>>42987072
We should contact Garrus at some point and get advise from the wise old turian.

>>42987123
That depends on there being drinks in the Galley.

>>42987288

you can have turian brandy on the normandy, you can have alcohol on the SSV Horoscope

>>42987276
This also ask him about the Reapers. He worked with Shepard so he might know something.

>>42987408

We probably got his contact.

And actually hes stir crazy from sitting around not doing anything is he not?

Should we ask him along for abit?

>>42987317

Thing is, that was ordered. I'm pretty sure that the only thing on the Horoscope is military rations.

>>42987466
We could send him some like-minded individuals to go Vigilante with... What's the worst that could happen?

>>42987509
Lololol.

>>42987481
Give it time. Someone'll have a Gin still up inside of a week.

>>42987072

You take way too long, Valor.

>>42988461

>I'm feeling pretty terrible all of a sudden. Can barely write.

>>42988471
if you can't do it we'll keep the thread bumped until tomorrow if you want

>>42988471

Then stop and come back tomorrow.

>>42988471
you alright mate? if you're not feeling well, do stop. we can keep the thread alive if you wanna do it tomorrow or just run another thread next time.

>>42988502
>>42988504
>>42988509

>I think I might just be hungry or something. Let me eat again and we'll see.
>Alternatively, I'm having a bad reaction to all the caffeine.

>>42988535

Stop drinking caffeine and eat something.

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You play for a little longer, chatting amiably with your crew. In the end, you end up 85 Credits richer and the others resolve to quit before they lose everything and resolve to get better acquainted with their stations. Johann and Jaro head up to the bridge while Cath and Ai head to the elevator and Artesia enters the Med-Bay. Picking up your earnings, you activate your Omni-tool which downloads the credits and breaks the chits down into gel to be absorbed First things first, you decide, you need funds.

Quickly, you send a message via the Spectre network to Garrus, asking him what the best ways to collect funds are, and how Shepard earned her money. Almost as an afterthought, you ask about the Reapers and what Shepard was talking about near the end there. Sending that message off, decide to log into the Ship’s Network. Immediately, several notifications pop up, informing you that the Ship’s roster has been filled and that your Navigator and Marine CO will be arriving tomorrow along with the rest of your crew. Another notice tells you that supplies have been loaded into the cargo bay and that several deliveries arrived and were placed in the cargo bay. In addition, several rifles in the Armory are slated to be shipped out. A moment later, another notice informs you that the rifles have been shipped out. Huh, Cath works fast.

Anyways, it’s now about 7:00 PM, ship time.

>Action?
>Inspect Ship
>Talk to [Person]
>Go to [Location]
>Contact [Person]
>Write-in

>>42988983
>Tour the ship.

>>42988983
>Inspect/Tour Ship

>>42988983
>>Inspect Ship
>>Inspect Commander's Cabin

>>42988983
>Tour the ship

got to fill out those codex pages...

>>42988983
Nice color change, me gusta

>Food didn't help
>I just feel awful.
>Gonna go to sleep now
>If you guys can keep the thread bumped til about 1PM EST that would be great.
>I can't do Q&A, but I roped Jaro and Cath's players into doing so.

>Night folks

Cath's player here, ask me stuff.
I put on a name and trip and everything!

>>42989370
get some rest valor, see ye tmr. hope you feel better.
>>42989395
whats the worst thing you've done as cath

>>42989370
>>42989370
Right, Jaro's player. What'cha got for me?

>>42989370

Night, Valor!

>>42989420
Define "worst".

>>42989447
however you want to define it~

>>42989425
With the understanding that I'm a little drunk right now.

>>42989482
One time we had someone else staying in our living area and Cath unintentionally creeped the poor girl out pretty badly because of one of her sleeping problems. It was the dice's fault that the girl was on the receiving end of it, though.

>>42989425
No questions, really?

>>42989618
What's the most bad ass stunt you ever pulled off?

>>42989655
Most badass stunt, huh? Probably popping the shields on a fleeing infiltrator from 100+ yards with a pistol after getting ambushed in my fucking apartment. (Stupid shields. I could have had a kill.)

>>42989724
Bitch tried to shank me in the head.

>>42989773
Sadly, we haven't had much opportunity for "PC plans" grade stunts.

>>42989724
>>42989773
>>42989815
Still that's pretty bad ass.

>>42989861
Thank you.

>>42988535
Caffeine is a massive dehydrator.... NEVER binge it for energy, thats a stupid idea, if you want long release energy, load protein.

>>42989370
Sleep well OP, don't overtax yourself

bump

>>42991055

True.

And at least use caffeine sparingly/every so often for energy if he really needs it.

bump

>>42994204
please don't. At least post a pic or something if you're so determined to keep the thread up.

>>42994491
are you blind or something? OP said to keep it alive and he'd run tomorrow

>>42994500
Doesn't matter. Keeping thread forcibly alive by posting just "bump" is rude.

>>42994580
u wot m8? how can you be this newfag? the OP requested that the thread be kept alive as he had to leave earlier, and he wants to keep running later, what is rude about that? only you're being rude here

>>42994608
Yes, he may well be an idiot. But what he's complaining abou...well, he's complaining about the thread being kept alive, yes, but the 'bump containing nothing but "bump"' argument at least has SOME value.

>>42994626
>but the 'bump containing nothing but "bump"' argument at least has SOME value.
No it really doesn't.

>>42994640
I'm not saying he's right, just that if you cock your head and squint you can kind of see the point.

>>42994651
Not really? OP asks for thread to be kept alive, how do you do this? By bumping it, so there is no point to that argument.

>>42994651
>>42994678

He's saying to provide some kind of discussion.

Like, what are Sona's favorite foods or stuff.

>>42994714
Curry?

>>42994932
I very much doubt that stereotype would be her favourite and considering her upbringing and time spent on Shanxi, I imagine she would much prefer something she found when she left Shanxi

>>42994975
Well, one of her friends on Earth is a chef. Maybe something higher class? Like a rare steak.

>>42994984
I can see that

We should follow the crumbs left by Shep to look into the Reaper, read her debriefs ask the surviving crew members and loot the places she's visited.

Shiala's still alive hopefully

>>42995077
Will we meet the very model of a scientist Salarian?

Whose studies species Turian, Asari, and Batarian?

Whose xenoscience studies range from urban to agrarian?

RIP, Mordin. You were always the best of us.

>>42995220
Didn't he open his clinic on Omega a few months before the start of ME2?
I guess we could meet him while on mission either as an ally or enemy or neutral 3rd party.

>>42995077

I think we should get some funds first.

>>42994500
>>42994580
>>42994608
>>42994626
>>42994640
>>42994651
>>42994678

This is why people think quests are cancer.

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>>42995724

Is Sirta a for-profit corp or is it a genuine foundation? I wonder how Council species fixed themselves up before medigel.

Also I wonder if Synthetic insights are actually involved in true AI research.

Or we could go the surveyor route. I imagine Council would prefer if we stayed on their side of Attican Traverse though. Mass relay network is relatively sparse so I imagine there's a lot of worlds worth exploring available.

>>42996117
It's a corp that does some charity stuff.

And, as a Spectre, we're allowed to go pretty much anywhere.

>>42996117
That map isn't valid.

It implies that the races live in the places between the mass relays, when in reality they're too far apart for anyone to actually travel from one relay to another. I mean, it implies that the geth have an incredibly huge amount of space- when in truth, they only have the teensy tiny areas around three relays.

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>>42996735
Yeah, it's a fan map that only shows clusters you can visit over the course of three games, and known connections between them. If your point was however that "geth space" or "citadel space" or whatever looks like it encompasses a monolith block of space that's controlled by the relevant faction then it's as misleading as anything that's shown in the actual games.

Obviously the actual controlled worlds for every faction are just a few colonies scattered along mass relay network, the way reapers/leviathans intended them to. Vast majority of actual star systems further away from activated relays remain unexplored.

>>42996347

It's the open "road" for us, yes.

>>42996735
It does depict 'claimed space,' though, despite being misleading as far as "where we actually have a firm hold."

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>>42996735
>>42997568

Well, this is the map from ME3's Multiplayer.

Note how much Territory the Alliance has Claimed.

>>42997746
That's probably because humanity was opening relays with abandon until they encountered the council and cooled off a bit due to everyone else freaking out at potential dangers.

>>42997783
This reminds me of a certain fanfic where the 'humanity' in Mass Effect was different.

Anyone know of other fanfics like that? Specifically ones about first contact?

>>42997746
Indeed. The Systems Alliance has half again as many relays in half as much space as the Citadel races, even leaving out the (officially) unaffiliated colonies in the Traverse.

>>42997816
>This reminds me of a certain fanfic where the 'humanity' in Mass Effect was different.
Where they didn't open the Relay and went something along creating their own dyson sphere? When a Turian patrol jump in they get hacked with "Welcome to earth mate, now fuck off we're full"?
Transcendent Humanity.

>>42997816
>>42998050

There's a lot of those. I think one of the interesting ones was called Renegade Reimaginings where humanity had First Contact with the Batarians much earlier and ended up getting screwed over big time.

>>42998192

Yeah, that one's good.

It's interesting to see how much territory each faction controls and how much is considered A Lot.

And then you look at the UNSC who controlled 800 Colonies at its height.

>>42994714

I just finished binging the archives and I note that Valor asked a while ago what Sonali's favorite color was and someone answered blue but no one really supported it. I want to support a Crimson or scarlet instead.

>>42999478
I personally love red, but she seems more of a purple/dark blue person

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>>42999576

Kinda like this?

>>42999650
Damn that's a good shade

>>42999650

I kinda want the Nakshatra's highlights to be that color instead of the purple we've got now.

>Gentlemen, I have returned.
_

You decide that it’s about time to inspect your ship. Leo falls into step behind you as you make your way to the Commanding Officer’s cabin/office. Well, you were, up until you saw something particularly interesting. There are three doors at the back of the Common’s area, leading into the space that would normally be occupied by the crew’s sleeper pods on a Normandy-Class ship. The center one opens as you approach, revealing a small cabin and several bunks and desks. Looking into the other two rooms reveals similar layouts, albeit in different arrangements. You’re impressed, this is actually significantly more efficient than the original design and a better use of the space.

Upon exiting the crew cabins you make your way over to the your own quarters. Inside, you find a comfortable bed and a desk with an integrated computer console. The entire room is pretty much a carbon copy of the CO’s cabin on the Trenton, down to the bluish-white lighting and the brushed steel walls. A quick peek under the desk shows that, no, there is not a patch of the wall that has been worn smooth by constant rubbing. If there was, you’d be vaguely disturbed.

>[CONT.]

>>42999893

Leaving your quarters, you spy Leo messing about in the small galley situated in the corner of the Mess. He appears to be inspecting the food dispenser and looking at something in his hand. As you approach, he looks up and wordlessly passes you what he’s holding, a sticky note.

It reads, “To the new CO, we replaced the Standard Synthesizer with one that we designed ourselves. It can create and dispense a much wider selection of foods using Food Pattern Files but we weren’t able to load any custom plans before the ship was sent out. You’ll have to acquire any Files for meals you want yourself but it’s still a cut above what you would get normally. Regards, the Julius Research Team.”

Huh, that’s awfully thoughtful of them. Leo doesn’t look particularly enthused though.

“It’s not going to synthesize normal food until we find some files for it. That means nutrient paste and ration bars.”

You can deal with ration bars, but nutrient paste is absolutely disgusting. Getting a selection of food files is probably a good idea if you don’t want to crew to mutiny.

>[CONT.]

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>>42999935

Leo opens up his Omni-tool and begins browsing the web, “I’ll find some files we can use before we end up leaving port. You go do CO stuff.” And he waves you off.

Leaving him to his search, you check out the Medical Bay. Pretty much identical to the one on the Trenton, except for the Doctor in charge. Artesia is a far cry from Doctor Singh. For one, she’s much prettier, in that aristocratic European way. The young woman looks up from her console as you enter the bay, still clad in the full Medic BDU.

“Ah, Commander, can I help you with anything?”

>Response?

>”No, just having a look around.”
>"Yes, what's the status of the Med Bay?"
>”Yes, is there anything you need?”
>[Write-in]

>>42999981
>>"Yes, what's the status of the Med Bay?"
>>”Yes, is there anything you need?”

>>42999981
This >>43000001

And ask why she's wearing the BDU.

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>>42999981

>"How do you like the Medbay?"
and obligatory
>"Is there anything you think might help?"

>>42999981
>>"Yes, what's the status of the Med Bay?"
>>”Yes, is there anything you need?”

>>42999981
>"Not particularly. I'm just having a look around. Though while I'm here, I might as well ask if there's anything you need."

>>43000162

I thought it was 50000 units, not tons.

Also, what's up with that uniform? It's absurdly tight.

>>43000514
>what's up with that uniform
some people are obsessed with bellybuttons, man. Or just don't understand clothes, somehow.

“Not particularly,” you answer as you look at the blonde Doctor. “Just having a look around. But while I’m here I might as well ask what the Med-Bay’s status is.”

“Well,” she says as she pulls up some files on her console. “It would appear we’re fully stocked on standard Medi-Gel, Pseudo-Morphine, Regen-X and most other necessary medications, as expected. The current surgery suite is… adequate, I suppose.”

You raise an eyebrow, “Adequate?”

Artesia frowns, and swivels her chair to gesture to the machinery set up over the beds. “We have the standard suite that Aldrin Labs provides and it will handle our medical needs just fine. However, I trained on Sirta’s Asclepius System and that one has a much more sophisticated VI and many additional features that I would find enormously useful when conducting surgery. Of course, I’m very experienced with the current suite and there should be no issues there. Besides, the Asclepius is prohibitively expensive and it would be silly to assume that the Alliance would provide one.”

>[CONT.]

>>43001163

You nod in understanding, “I’ll keep it in mind.”

The young Frenchwoman blinks before frantically waving her hands and shaking her head, “Oh no, Commander, please don’t. The Asclepius can go upward of a million credits. It’s not something we can acquire easily.”

“Well,” You shrug, “You never know what might happen while we’re on the job. Is there anything else you might need?”

“Oh, yes,” She says as she pulls up what appears to be medical charts. “Could you explain why your Medical File is classified?”

>Response?

>>43001183
"Hmm, you got propper scaning equipment it might be easier to show you than tell, and you'll need to know in order to properly be able to treat me."

>>43001183
"That's classified." Pause, smile, continue: "But seriously, I'm full of biotech augmentations, I'll try to get you access."

>>43001183
Are we allowed to disclose any info on Project Durga?

>>43001329
good question, if we can then I say we go with >>43001232

>>43001183

Probably because of all this modding I've gone through. Or maybe they tightened access to my files because of my new job as a spectre, in case someone wanted to use them against me?

How illegal are gene mods in citadel space anyway?

>>43001329
Medical needs access to most of that data to provide medical treatment and diagnosis. I'm honestly surprised she's still locked out.

>>43001329

>Officially, only your Doctors have access to those files. Unofficially, your Teammates knew that you had some special mods but not to what extent.

>>43001402

>Lighter gene mods, like the ones given to Alliance Soldiers, are excusable. You actually have only the Standard Infantryman Gene Package and were given the Project Durga Enhancements in lieu of the Special Forces Gene Package.

>>43001183
First this>>43001240
Then >>43001232

It's fun being cheeky, also did we ever decide what Sona's accent was? British fits the most in my mind.

>>43001624

Maybe British with some hint of Indian?

>>43002390
Educated Indian is just a variant of English. But Sona was raised on Shanxi, so her accent should match the colony's.

>>43002427
But what is Shanxi's accent?

>>43002449
French

>>43002504
Hmmm, interesting

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>>43002522
No, it's not. It's just a shitty surrender joke.

>>43002427
>But Sona was raised on Shanxi

The Illusive Man was originally on Shanxi, too.

Maybe they met or ran into each other at some point?

I'm not saying they should have had some serious interaction, but just a "Oh hi sir." "Hi kiddo." or something.

>>43002449

>Using a Random Generator I get predominantly Irish, Italian and Eastern European.

>I'm debating whether or not to actually make that canon.

That’s strange, normally your Doctors have access to those files, even though they’re classified. Although, now that you’re a Spectre, your files might be under higher security. It shouldn’t be a difficult fix. But first...

“That’s classified.” You say with a straight face.

Immediately, Artesia’s eyes narrow into a glare and she takes a breath, likely to berate you with. At that moment, you grin cheekily and instead she lets the breath out in a huff but continues to glare at you.

“Seriously though, I’m full of Biotech Augmentations. Let me see if I can get you access.”

The pouting Medic rolls her chair away from the console and you approach it. Yes, it looks like a higher classification but your authorization clears that up in short order.

“Here you go,” You say, stepping back. “If you’ve got proper scanning equipment it might be easier to show you than tell.”

Artesia shakes her head, “That’s fine, I’m perfectly capable of reading the file.”

“Suit yourself, was that everything?”

>[CONT.]

>>43002730
“Oh, actually, could you have the two mercenaries you hired come by for a physical? I don’t have files on them and if I’m going to be treating them in the future it’s best to establish a model of normality.” She pulls up another file and you can see Leo’s picture on it. “In addition, Lieutenant Delamere is due for a physical.”

“I’ll have them drop by,” You answer. “That it?”

“I believe so.”

“Alright then,” And then a thought strikes you. “Before I go, can I ask why you’re wearing your armor?”

Artesia blinks, looking puzzled, before straightening in realization, “Oh! This.” Then she looks vaguely embarrassed. “I was actually issued a new set for this posting and I’m attempting to get used to it.”

“Ah, make sense,” You agree. “New armor always take a little while to get used to. Anyways, nice chatting with you Doctor.”

“Good-bye Commander.”

You exit the Med-Bay.

>Action?

>Head [Where?]
>Contact [Who?]
>[Write-in]

>>43002746
>Head [Where?]
To the armoury. Send the mercs off to the doctors office post haste.

>>43002746

>Head to Engineering
>Tell the guy and the girls the doctor wants to inspect them.

>>43002746

Check out the Cargo Bay and let Leo and the Mercs know to go visit the Doc.

>>43002746
Find the biggest, loudest gun on the ship.

>>43002746
Basically we need to find the mercs for inspection. Also the Doc is fun to tease

>>43002668
The mental picture of Sonali with a slight Irish accent is hilarious.

>>43003242
It's also funny with Italian

>>43003242
What if she could change her accent at a moment notice or depending of the mood.
Talk to her for a while and she'll switch from aussie to french before pulling back on irish with a sidestep of indian only to ask you a question in a jamaican accent.

>>43003330
That seems needlessly complicated

>>43003242
A slight Irish accent can be pretty sexy if done right.

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Leo is still fiddling with the Food Dispenser, so you inform him on your way to the elevators that the Doctor needs to see him for a checkup. He sighs and reluctantly abandons his quest. Hopefully he’ll have made some progress before you leave port.

The elevator ride to the Cargo Bay is rather fast, you note. Another improvement over the original Normandy class. Stepping out, you see a Mako parked on the far side of the bay surrounded by crates and the Armory, with its lockers and workbenches, is still on the left side of the room. Cath appears to be inspecting the various crates and marking their contents down on her Omni-Tool. She looks up as you approach her and appears vaguely bemused when you tell her to get a physical with the Doctor but heads off to do so anyways. You take a look around the bay and the Armory, noting that all your gear has been properly stored and nothing was damaged.

As soon as you’re done with that, you head off to Engineering. The Tantalus Core hums low and you can feel the energy it gives off quite acutely. The rest of engineering, the parts with the computers and such looks pretty much the same as the one on the Trenton. Ai waves from her console as you enter, and you approach her.

“Hey Commander, what brings you down here?” She asks. Chipper seems to be her default mood.

>Response?

>>43004086
"Just checking everything out, how's she running?"

>>43004150
pretty much, ask about the omni-forge

>>43004086
Seconding
>>43004150

I think someone needs to compile a list of tasks we need to accomplish.

"Just checking everything out, how's she running?" You ask.

“Like a dream,” Ai proclaims proudly. “On the way here the core and engines were running at peak efficiency. The core generates more than enough power to run everything, and we didn’t even need to dump our emissions on the way here. We still did, of course, but we could have gone for a few more trips without having to if we wanted.”

You smile, pleased that your ship performs so well, “Excellent. Have you heard about the Omni-Forge we brought on board?”

Ai’s widen considerably, “Really? We have one?”

“Well, a broken one,” you admit. “But Cath tells me that she can fix it up with the proper materials.”

“Hell, I’ll help her!” the Engineer shouts. “Working with one of those babies would be awesome!”

“I’ll let her know,” You say with a smile.

“I appreciate that. Was that everything?”

>Response?

>>43005237
You may see me floating in here from time to time, don't freak out.

>>43005237
>Response?

"Pretty much. Though do you need anything? Equipment, tools, stuff like that? Can't promise to get it soon, but I'll try to get it sometime."

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Anyone want to use this for Sonali?

>>43005963

Sounds good.

Maybe another scar going vertically, but that's all I can think of.

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>>43005986

Like this?

>>43005963
>>43006037
Not feeling it at all, nice work though

>>43006037

Not as good as I thought, but thanks for providing/drawing, though!

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>>43006081
Not mine, just found it online.

Howabout this?

Personally, I prefer the sketch.

>>43006101
Wrong skin color
>>43006134
Eh.. I don't see her with scars, people were surprised when she came out as N7

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This one has the wrong eye color, but I think the rest works.

>>43006225
Darker skin and I'd like it

What's the right eye color? I'll touch it up.

>>43006518

Black, apparently.

Think you make the skin a little darker while you're at it?

>>43006549
Easily

"Pretty much.” You reply. “Although, do you need anything? Equipment, tools, stuff like that? Can't promise to get it soon, but I'll try to get it sometime."

Ai shakes her head. “Nah, I’m pretty well stocked on everything I need. Just waiting for the rest of the Engies to show up so I can show them the ropes.”

“Alright then,” You say. “Oh, one last thing, you may see me floating in here from time to time, so don't freak out.”

Her brow furrows in confusion, “Floating?”

“I’m a Biotic and I meditate near the core sometimes,” You explain. “Reaction between the core’s field and the eezo in my body allows me to float on my own.”

“Ahhh, I gotcha,” Ai says with understanding. “Yeah, makes sense to me. I won’t bug you then.”

“Thank You.”

“Well, I’ll see you around Commander,” the young Asian woman turns back to her console.

“See you around,” You say as you leave.
_

You quickly grab a ration bar from the galley on your way to the bridge and chow down, noting Leo’s absence and assuming he’s still with the Doctor. Ascending the stairs to the CIC, you hear the sounds of conversation and laughter. At the front of the ship, Johann reclines in his pilot’s chair, laughing uproariously while Jaro leans forward on the edge of the gunner’s chair behind him, a wide grin plastered across her face. Approaching them, you note the familiarity of the consoles that line the walkway and take some comfort in that.

>[CONT.]

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>>43006574

“... and that’s why we stopped recruiting Vorcha,” Jaro seems to conclude her story.

Johann gasps his response out after catching his breath, “I can see why! I didn’t actually think they were that dumb.”

Jaro crosses her arms as she leans back, “Still vicious in a fight though. Blood Pack uses them for disposable shock troopers.”

“Emphasis on the disposable, huh?” The pilot chuckles.

“Yep,” the Mercenary agrees.

It’s at that moment the two of them notice you approaching the bridge, and turn their chairs to greet you.

“Commander.” “Ma’am.”

“What brings you all the way up here?” Jaro asks.

>Response?

>>43006591
"Just getting the run of the ship. How do things look from your end?"

>>43006591

"Inspecting the ship, making sure the crew is settling in nicely... and to inform you Jaro, that the doc wants you for a physical exam."

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Skin darkened, eyes made dark, and just generally cleaned up the image as best I could.

>>43007065

>Well, I think it's pretty spot-on.
>You guys like it?

>>43007065
>>43007102
I dig it, maybe not her expression, but it's pretty spot on

>>43007102

It's good.

Not sure about gray-ish hair, though.

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>>43007135

Howabout now?

>>43007272
I like it

>>43007065
>>43007102
Awesome.

>>43007272
Ha-ha, pretty good.

>>43007272
Nyaa~

Add some genemod cat ears

>>43007272
She's quite pretty. I feel people should be commenting on that.

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>>43007701

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>>43007701

>>43007701
Clearly, this is one of the less depraved images on Sona's fansite.

>>43007947
we need to have Leo show her this, prolly some neet/weeb Asari who made it.

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“Just getting the run of the ship, making sure the crew is settling in nicely,” You answer as you take a seat in the other chair. “How do things look from your end?”

Jaro gestures to the weapon controls, “Well, I’ve got a basic handle of the main cannon and the missile pods. That cannon was a bit tricky, triple cycling shot isn’t something I’m used to but I think I can deal with it. Those missile pods are simple shit though.”

“Excellent,” You say before turning to look at Johann expectantly.

He gives you a rundown of his experience so far. “The Nakshatra” you note that he doesn’t stumble over the name “handled beautifully on the way here. Almost as good as some of the Tridents I’ve flown. It’s thanks that engine design they swapped in, it’s a cut above anything else the Alliance has. The controls are straightforward and simple too. I really cannot complain.”

“That’s great to hear,” You say with a smile. “Oh, I also need to inform you Jaro, that the Doc-” You’re cut off by a piercing wail emitted from your Omni-Tool.

>[CONT.]

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>>43008190

All three of you stare at the offending device for a moment before you open it up. The emblem of the Spectre Office appears briefly before being replaced by a video feed of a familiar Asari: Tela Vasir. The feed is initially shaky, but it stabilizes after a moment, showing the other Spectre crouched with her back pressed up against a durasteel wall and a shotgun cradled in her arms. There’s a scratch on her forehead that oozes purplish blood across her face, and she’s breathing heavily.

Then, she begins to speak, urgency causing her voice to rise, “This is Spectre Tela Vasir, to any and all C-Sec and Spectre forces in the immediate area. I am under attack by unknown enemy forces inside the 133 Block of Zakera Ward and requesting urgent assistance” there’s a sound of gunfire and a muted explosion in the distance “I’m not sure how much longer I can hold out, please, Hurry.” The feed cuts out.

>End Thread

>Awfully tired, but glad I managed to get us to this point.
>I can do some Q&A for a little while before I fall asleep.

>>43008244
How hard is it to get cat ear implants?

>>43008244
Son of a Turian whore,

Thanks for running boss, see you next time.

>>43008303

>Fake Cat Ears aren't that hard. Working Fake Cat Ears are another story.

>>43008335
What about retractable working fake cat ears?

>>43008244

Archive, if it hasn't been done already.

>>43008362

>Gotta invent them first. The kind of people who usually get cat-ears usually have no desire to retract them.

>>43008364

>Done. You guys mind voting it up?

>>43008415
>You guys mind voting it up?

Don't ask that.

>>43007969
I wonder which cultures in particular Asari have taken to.

>>43002668
No, dear god no

>>43008244
Thanks for the thread OP!