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>"Alright missy, try not to hurt yerself and stay away from those jungle folks."

If only he knew. You enter the light gray cargo shuttle and tell the pilot that you will head to the tirbal settlement earlier. He starts complaining about having to interact with unaffiliated outsiders but you shut him up by offering to triple your payment. You have plenty of money in your currency card so it's not like you have to save or anything. The pilot also warns you that his craft does not have a winch or other means to directly pick up and carry your objective.

>"Client Unit, be advised that the shuttle craft does not posses a direct handling manipulator. Resort to manually exiting the shuttle craft and carry the objective back to the cargo hold if possible."

You say that it's not a problem before you go to the passenger seat at the back and take the time to relax. As the pilot begins his flight, you look forward to meeting up with the tribespeople again.
(cont)

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Using the blue flowers as a visual landmark, the cargo shuttle lands a fair distance away from the settlement. You don't mind walking, although you are slightly worried now that you're more exposed to the elements in your new outfit.

There are individuals standing on the bridge, they have noticed the apparent whirlpool caused by your PORTHOLE draining the water.

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>>203130
Get their attention and ask what is dat boi up to?

>>203130
tell them not to go into the water, the whirlpool is an added feature to make the moat more treacherous to cross.

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>>204048
It does seem strange that the mysterious stranger earlier is here, possible affiliated with the tribespeople. For one thing, he's not wearing tattered rags.

They don't seem to recognize you at first. You swiftly remind them of your identity, saying that you had a change of appearance. You didn't get to ask the woman about the hatted man as you are asked a question yourself.

>"Is the whirlpool a result of your actions?"

>>204068
>"However, the moat's water volume appears to decrease at a steady rate, which is not worth the added security. Can you undo this modification?"

>>204136
Fine. We don't even give a shit.
>Take it back.
We'll find another water source. Tell her you want to make sweet sweet love to her bodacious bod.

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>>204143
>Take it back.
You can't retrieve your PORTHOLE from a distance due to your POOR SPATIAL DISTORTION. Instead, you dive down into the murky waters and recover it the hard way. You then realize that your helmet only covers half your face and does not provide oxygenation. You claw your way up using your outfit's new functions and make it back to land, albeit in a very soggy state.

>Tell her you want to make sweet sweet love to her bodacious bod.
You try to put on a Nicotine impression and manage to startle her, disregarding your wet state.

>"G-Good gracious! How l-lewd! What have you been through in the resort? Disregard that, you should enter our settlement for formal introductions."

>>204190
Okay, sure. Just make sure that she doesn't think that we'll always be formal around cuties like her~

>>204190
Wink at her as you walk.

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Hey Tempest, Why are you such a fuckboy?

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I admit: I'm very grateful for your patronage. I'm sorry for the delay, had a meal and several IRL distractions.

>>204270
>>204277
You make one more flirting gesture before continuing with the meetup inside the settlement's outer walls where individuals you have met earlier this day are waiting.

>"My name is Betelgeuse, I am the current leader of our home."

She then proceeds to elaborate on the individuals you've met. The man in the hat is Rigel, tasked with posing as a mysterious tourist to smuggle supplies for the settlement.
>"You really are remarkable. Do you still have that card? It's my retirement gift to you, now that I know I don't have to continue this clandestine charade."

The polearm wielder, blade wielder and armored gunner is Sirius, Canopus and Delacrux, respectively. They are her personal bodyguards and private task force. Delacrux in particular speaks in a booming voice through his helmet.

>"So, what have you been up to outside?"
>"They will never cease their prattling with your confirmed presence."
>"REMAIN IN IDEAL BEHAVIOR AND ABIDE BY LOCAL CUSTOMS."

Lastly is Errai, Betelgeuse's daughter and the swordswoman you rescued from the alien tree earlier.

>"Whirlpool, is it? Well, deep thanks for sparing me the fate of digestion and headshot. My apologies for being a liability, I merely wanted to explore outside and help our home. My sword, still in your possession?"

You could say you already had your designated waifu since Thread 1

>>204296
_______Who?

>>204311
Offer to listen to Betelgeuse's story.

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>>204392
You remember that Betelgeuse offered you her story and she lights up with joy.

>"Your remembrance is wonderful! Disregard my worry. Please, rest yourself on a chair."

She then narrates the history of her "civilization". Turns out, they're actually humans or at least descendants from Earth humans. They were originally a colony of scientists sent to colonize and tame these wilds but an unknown faction appeared and waged war. Her people were either killed or captured for work while the survivors fled to a safe place. They tampered with the ecosystem and did not mesh well with the biosphere. They used salvaged materials to build a settlement and created this ramshackle community. Unfortunately, the invading faction rarely get their comeuppance while the exiled scientists had to deal with the zoological fallout. Generations passed, the "tribal" civilization still retain their scientific ingenuity but they are woefully lacking in equipment. Rigel here is tasked with infiltrating the location to smuggle much-needed supplies and equipment.

The story's a bit out there and some information flies over your head. Betelgeuse tells you that their ultimate goal is to either retake their former colony or leave the planet and return home.

It's getting late for me. Going to sleep now, see ya'll in 10 hours or less and thanks for participating.

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>>204593
Thank you generous mystery drawfag.

>>204433
You feel slightly uncomfortable with the sudden weight of revelations. Betelgeuse notices your discomfort and tries to assure you.

>"Your anxiety is understandable but worry not. You have our mutual support in our upcoming strife. That is, if you are willing to aid us in our plight."

Back for the day, let's do this.

>>206163
Agree, working together would be very beneficial.

>>206296
Backing

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>>206296
>>206302
>"Wonderful. Please, continue with acquainting yourselves and join us into our home's interior area when you are finished."

Betelgeuse then walks away, bringing Delacrux and Rigel with her. Meanwhile, the hired pilot is still standing outside.

>>206407
Talk to the pilot.

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>>206607
You tell the remaining people to go without her, since she has a brief errand to run. Sirius says that they will wait for you at the main area. You return to the pilot, who has been waiting for you for a while.

>"Client Unit, is the main objective complete? If so, a return trip to the Transport District is available for use. Unless the matter with the indigenous populace is deemed more important, the shuttle craft will return autonomously."

Deal with the indigenous people first. Then to Transport District.

>>206645
When i suggested that jacket I didn't expect you to go around with it buttoned up, isn't it kinda hot in there?

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>>206757
I didn't really consider that so "maybe" but then again, futuristic suit magic and all.

>>206683
>"Decision is evaluated as questionable. It is still respected."

The pilot leaves without you and you return to the home. No one's in the outer halls so you continue further into the settlement. You are welcomed by another polearm wielder much like Sirius.

>"Greetings, you must be who Betelgeuse was talking about. Enjoy your stay."

>>206776
>>206757
I'm saying that I want to see what she's got on under there, at any rate, you need to- wait, what are we even doing here in the first place, I am immensely lost here.

>>206788
There's a recap link in the OP, but essentially she's making good on her promise to return there after having a detour to the luxury resort. (Thread 2)

>I'm saying that I want to see what she's got on under there
That can be arranged with the right circumstances.

>>206793
In that case, party like it's 1898.

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>>206806
You show some relaxation by taking off your upper coat. Before anything else, you see Betelgeuse waving at you in the distance. She probably has something to say.

>>206865
Hopey ship! That is not the jacket I suggested at all! Still fucking awesome though. Speak with the beetle woman.

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>>206874
Artistic I̶n̶c̶o̶n̶s̶i̶s̶t̶e̶n̶c̶y̶ License, thank you for your patronage by the way.

>"The deliberation for our next move begins. Please accompany me to the planning center."

She leads you into one of the many constructions patched together from sheets of scrap metal. Inside, a table with a sheet of graphing paper is situated in the middle of the room. Betelgeuse assumes her seat on the other end, accompanied by Rigel, Sirius, Canopus and her daughter. Errai in particular seems to be wearing a chestpiece patched together from animal hide.

The woman tells you that the plan so far is to infiltrate the establishment and take out each of the district heads since they obviously do not have the manpower to wage a counterattack. With the line of leadership crumbling, resistance will slowly lessen and make it easier to retake the facility. Civilian casualties are unlikely due to how scarce their population is.

>"Are you in agreement with the plan? Someone already experienced its interiors can provide insight."

OP here, out for the night in case anyone posts and I don't want them to wait 6+ hours for a response.

>>206987
Clarify what is meant by take out

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>>210522
>"Implication should be explicit enough. Lethal force is a requirement unless you think otherwise."

>>210534
Well, the heads probably have valuable information. Some technology may be behind locks only they know the passwords to.
Kidnapping is a more effective method, because they can be interrogated and used as a resource.

Plus, you know, despite the lack of tech here we really aren't savages, and killing people should always be an absolute last resort.

>>210542
>"That is correct, and I applaud your intellect but coercion will be very difficult. Refusal to cooperate appears likely to them."

Errai cuts in to back you up, impressing Betelgeuse.

>" I place my faith in her capability, she is equipped with foreign technologies and may possess unique skills."

Going to sleep for the night, see you all in 12 hours or less.

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>>210585
>>210542
Forgot image AGAIN

>>210585
I expect to head off at 2100 hours! or whenever that is in your timezone op. My time zone is central.

>>212159
My timezone is +8GMT sorry for messing with your rhythm.

>>210585
Sounds like we're good to go, then, unless they have a more detailed plan on who to kidnap first and what the best approaches to do that would be.

Also...
Ask about those massive mammaries. They're crazy big. God DAMN they're huge.

>>212382
You ask Betelgeuse if she has any further details about the plan.
>"From Rigel's reconnaissance, our focus will be to target those less proficient in combat before moving on to higher-value targets like Law Enforcement and Research. For now, I am making significant revisions to the operation following your suggestion. In the meantime, feel free to rest and reevaluate as the operation begins tomorrow."

She stands up and dismisses the meeting. Canopus quickly exits the scene, followed by Sirius and Rigel. She and her daughter are about to leave.

>Ask about those massive mammaries. They're crazy big. God DAMN they're huge.
She is very flustered from having her voluptuousness pointed out to her. Her daughter snickers.

>"A-Again with your promiscuity. This is merely a physiological attribute from being a mother. Is that a concept foreign for you?"

Betelgeuse is a supergiant star after all

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>>212595
Okay, I swear, last time this should happen.

>>212595
Inventory check again. I forget what we have, and we might be able to integrate something into our suit to prepare for what we're gonna have to do.

I wonder what would happen if we tried to integrate our water portal with our suit.

>>212595
We have until tomorrow, how old is the daughter?
If too young read "too old" attempt to seduce someone else.
Else, seduce the young woman in question.

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>>212678
Your INVENTORY contains:
>REPAIR MODULE: Can reconstruct and modify your advanced suit. Self-powered but requires recharging.

>HARPOON-108: Each subject is assigned a harpoon with a unique functionality for self-defense and the proper application of mass murder. Model number 108 uses a bladed auger to breach difficult materials and can serve as a means of underwater transport.

>LIFE EXTENDER: A medical device, it engineers a supercharged virus based on genetic material taken from a donor. This virus back into the donor where it nourishes, repairs and enhances cellular tissue. The effect removes the need to eat, sleep or heal on the field. It also adds a few bonus years to the lifespan. Yours is a prototype model that can fine-tune adjustments to the virus. [WARNING: Do not take genetic material from one donor and inject it to another entity]

>SAMPLE VIAL x5: These can-sized vials are used to store liquids for later use. Comes with a removable cap but can be broken in times of emergency.

>BESTIARY: A large tome detailing information about a wide variety of creatures. You suspect only the most dangerous are present in Cymbio IV.

>CABLE KIT: A toolbox containing spare batteries and cables for maintaining equipment in an electrical emergency.

>WATER SCANNER: A handheld scanner that detects water content in an area. Due to the humid, damp nature of the planet, it is heavily suspected that you will get multiple false positives.

>PORTHOLE: A ring built out of smaller components, with a console attached. The console activates and maintains a connection to the subject's MATTER MANIPULATION UNIT to allow rapid capture and storage of materials, primarily water and other liquids. Your model does not seem to have Kinetic Shields installed on it that can knock away obstructions.

In addition, you have your aforementioned MATTER MANIPULATION UNIT on your lower back. This is a compact, high-energy device that creates a stable pocket dimension when powered. This allows you to move large quantities of material with ease and create temporary wormholes for transport by altering the molecular structure of weaker materials on higher dimensions.

However your SPATIAL DISTORTION is marked at POOR, attempts at using abilities beyond the very basics carry a great risk.

>I wonder what would happen if we tried to integrate our water portal with our suit.
Your M.M. UNIT is meant to be separate from your PORTHOLE. It is ill advised to tamper with your equipment (as if you haven't tampered enough, judging from your messed-up tech tree). Plus, it would be redundant and you lose access to a device that can obtain large amounts of liquid at a time.

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>>212814
You also have the SIX-SIDED DIE you bought from the vendor. It's relatively small so you're content with just carrying it in your pockets, now that you have them. They're surprisingly nifty.

An excuse to roll 1d6 as if you're playing Roll to Dodge

>>212680
You ask Errai about her age before attempting to court her.

>"I am 20 years of age. Do note that, compared to our first generation, our bodies age much slower upon reaching physical maturity to maximize our lifespans. Does that sate your curiosity?"

>>212814
If we combine our harpoon with our suit...
We might be able to make it so that we can never be disarmed of it unless we lose our suit.
But im not sure how well the auger itself would work. It might make us big-daddy mode with an optional auger covering a hand.

Cable equipment might be good. Extendable cables, electroshock capabilities possibly.

Cable equipment + auger = auger that can be used like a more traditional harpoon, maybe?

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>>212986
>If we combine our harpoon with our suit...
That option is already available. Each subject has a CUSTOM-ISSUED HARPOON, which makes them several times more dangerous when equipped. These weapons can then be further combined with a suit's HARPOON ABILITY to practically transform one's suit into a killing machine. Yours is called "KRAKEN'S BEAK", but you have never tried it before in your life.

>>213089
Maybe we should give it a shot. Make sure we know how it works and what potential drawbacks are BEFORE a lifeordeath situation.

>>213098
When we're done with that. Seduce Errai.

>>213139
More specifically, be polite and courteous, but the moment she seems enamored, go for the kiss. Go forth from there like a courtship genius.

>>213089
>but you have never tried it before in your life.
I mean, this is our first mission, right?

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>Be in the middle of drawing a panel
>Got too caught up to save current work in a "temp" file
>Paint.NET crashes out of nowhere with not indication.

Welp, fuck that. I'll post new update in a new thread.

>>213325
Lewds of the hot characters when

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>>213328
Eventually™

Don't expect it to be particularly hot though.

>>213337
It should be fine, we're all depraved enough to find anything hot

>>213325
Link to new thread when?

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>>213509
Here you go.
>>213487
>>213487
>>213487
Have a bonus image as thanks for being patient with my slow drawing.