Thread: Galactic Corruption [Player: Rosina x Narrator/GM: TinyThings]

The real reason for abandoning earth in the first place, had become Legend, by now. Only historians desperately still try to remember those days, that left over half the human populace, a babbling mess. The mental stability of humanity was put on a test, that day, and it failed. So what happened? What drove humanity to abandon it's home world, and travel out among the stars? What sparked the great Human Migration effort, and brought them into the Galactic Society? Those curious, would know that it was wise, when looking upon Earth, in it's current state. The ancient old buildings, all but crumbled entirely into ruins, covered in black, and purple webs of rock and cliffs. Vegetation, all but entirely burnt, by the green acids, that now made up the world's oceans. Earth had been corrupted, and destroyed. Only one group of people truly remember the happenings on Earth. A Secret Society, who remembered the great, heinous deeds, of a wicked, hateful God. The Purple Lotus, remembered the great god of fear. Remember the dread, that destroyed the sanity of so many men, and women on Earth, as well as the very Migration Fleets, during their escape. On that day, the great God, took physical form, and those who saw it, were forever changed. Their minds destroyed, by such unfathomable shapes, and gruesomely grotesque gore. Truly, he was a God of Fear. For many, many centuries, Humanity kept their eyes on new stars, and planets. Searching the universe, for new places to settle, and other species to communicate with. But, all the while, the Purple Lotus, kept their eyes home. Observing. Watching. They saw, what the great God did to their home world, turning it into a constantly changing, ever altering shape of jagged rocks, burning green tidal waves of acid and great battles between replicated humans. Always killing. Always dying. Only to be reshaped, to fight, and die again. A gruesome battlefield, seemingly for the whims of a cruel Master. All, until last week. Last week, Planet Earth went still. Quite. No breaking of jagged rocks, creating new crevices in Earth's surface. No great Tidal waves of acid, burning it back into shape. Only the cold, barren, black and purple surface, a burning wind in the air. This, was their time. Your objective is simple, Agent Mercer. You will be shot onto the surface, near the sighting of your Target. It is near the old ruins of a great human hub, so expect many angles of possible attack. The voice of a Purple Lotus representative, Scarlett's newest employer, chimed in on the intercom of her Private meeting room. The Human Initiative, who usually handed out her missions, had put her under their rule, for the extent of a Mission, calling it a top priority. This, was the Mission. The one, she'd been prepared for, for so long. It would be the hardest she ever fought, but it meant a better future for Humanity. What greater purpose, could she aspire to? Review the footage you've been handed, thoroughly, Agent Mercer. Your target, is a heavy unknown, so far. The only reason you are being sent in now, prior to further investigation, is the fact that we might miss our chance. Our last chance, to take back Earth. We aren't going to take that. We want you to be first contact, and our Armada will join you, once contact has been made. You will not be alone in this. We will assist, but we fear your Target will retreat, if we send in the Armada first. Therefore, you get first shot. The voice explained, the hologram in front of her, sighing soft, a small grin on his face. The man wore a purple and white robe, with a purplish hood covering most of his face, except those grinning lips. You should be proud. You get the first chance, to take down the creature, that nearly whipped out humanity. Killed countless Humans, back before the great Migration. You may've heard the stories, so you know. This Target, is not to be taken lightly. The man said, gravely, then stepping aside, to allow a woman to step into view, wearing a slightly less formal robe, and a pair of glass'. Scarlett would know this woman, as her long time friend, and Head Engineer Sasha Feiran. While Scarlett, herself, made the modifications, and had the ideas for her weaponry, and armor, Sasha was the one who mostly turned those ideas, into working items. Excelent mind, in a young woman's head. Not to mention, she was quite an attractive blonde, with an hour shape figure. Heey, Scarlett! These new Lotus friends of yours, are.. Quite well funded.. I finally had the chance to re-develop your heavy suit, and install a few extra features. Remember? Those new additions, you'd suggested? Real sweet ones. I managed to tune up the effect of your jump pack, without increasing weight. I installed Ion propelled Missiles in your wrist departments, rather than the silent darts you usually use. Due to your newest targets threat level, we doubt a silent solution will be available, so I decided Missiles would be a better hook for this one. However, I did also install the new Light-Feet plating in your boots, so any landing on surface, will be nearly inaudible. As well as the Distortion, Flash Sensors in your helmet, to disorient your enemy. Sasha grinned, sighing softly, as she took a breath. Sasha often spoke too fast, for her own good, now clearing her throat, blushing lightly at the rolling eyes of the Purple Lotus representative. Yes, as I wanted to mention, we highly advice you take advantage of your best equipment, Agent Mercer. We don't expect this creature, to be taken off guard. Nor, do we expect you to manage the Assassination of it... All you need to do, is take it's attention, until the Armada arrive. Is that clear? Of course, if you manage to take down the target, your reward will be doubled, as well as a bonus applied. Sasha had been tapping her feet excitedly for him to mention that, popping back into frame as he did, interrupting the man. It's a new Grade V Illusion Z-Core Fighter!! They just came out last week, and we get one! Isn't that exciting!? The extattic woman laughed happily, before being gently nudged away from the man, with a soft groan. Yes.. Indeed. Your ship, doesn't reach the newest standards, anymore. The Grade IV was an excelent ship, but it's served it's purpose. You'll receive the very first V, through construction. Maybe, the only one, given the expenses on the new Z-Core. The man added, then nodded a single time. With that, I leave you, Agent Mercer. May Humanity Ever Be Vigilant. He said the Human Initiative's motto, before stepping aside, Sasha taking over the screen, looking excited as ever. Just one last thing, dear. Please.. Be careful with this one, alright? This whole thing, about this one creature, taking over the world, so many years ago? It's.. A little scary.. I don't doubt you, I don't.. You know that.. But.. Just.. Be careful, alright? Heh. I don't.. Want to loose.. You.. The woman blushed lightly, clearing her throat, as she pushed the screen away a bit. Hard to find good employers, these days! Now, I'll sign off.. Let you get your rest, before reaching Earth's atmosphere... She cleared her throat, coming back into view, blowing Scarlett a kiss, before rushing off. Footage received by the Purple Lotus A Drone camera hovers through the old ruins, of what seemed to once be a Human Hub of Trade. Steel, concrete and brick rubble, lay strewn around on the ground. Humanoid bodies, enfused in black, jagged rock, bodies contorted into screaming shapes, crawling, gnawing and looking for solace, in those last seconds before their bodies were turned to into the purple, black stone. Off in the distance, a hulking shadow came into view, and the Drone immediately turned it's focus towards it. It showed a massive shape. Humanoid, but with the skin of something subterranean. Dark purple, and green, made it's colors. From the massive head, hundreds of thick tentacle like spores dangled, as of a Kraken. The hulking shape slowly turned it's face towards the camera, before it disappeared. The camera panned swiftly, as a new shape had been sensed, now standing behind it. The creature was now the height of a very tall man, staring down at the camera, with it's yellow eyes, as it slowly bent down to the camera. The tentacles on it's lower head, reached out for the camera, revealing a octopus like mouth, of a million jagged teeth, all moving in unison, as tentacles grabbed the camera, and the recording was abruptly ended. Player Choices Not many days later, Scarlett Mercer's ship was ready for approach, now leaving her with the decision of her approach. Land the ship, leaving her with a quick escape, should she require it, but also leaving the ship vulnerable to attacks. Keep the ship in orbit, and shoot down in a pod, landing heavy. This would create a lot of noise, and remove any shot at a sneaky approach, but it would be the most direct landing. It would reduce travel time, and have her completely ready for the fight ahead. Keep the ship in orbit, and drop out, wearing her heavy suit. With the suit, she could lesson the noise of her landing, but she would be left on ground, with no ways to return to her ship, other than calling it down for a landing, or shooting herself into space, being a risky move. The decision of equipment, was also available to her. Her heavy suit definitely being her best bet, in a straight up fight, equipped with heavy weaponry, as well as the best protection out there. Her normal, skin tight suit, would also have it's uses. She could attempt a sneaky approach. But with review of the recorded tape, this might not be effective, even though a Drone was slightly more noisy, then Scarlett Mercer.