Faction War room

Laphisto · Jul 19, 2024

After passing through the military checkpoint at Dock 4, the path to the War Room begins with a wide, well-lit corridor. This corridor is lined with high-tech surveillance cameras and guarded at intervals by elite security personnel, emphasizing the restricted nature of the area. The walls are adorned with motivational posters and insignias of the Lilaste Order, underscoring the importance of the mission and the gravity of decisions made within.

As you proceed further, the corridor narrows slightly, leading to a series of reinforced doors equipped with biometric scanners and passcode entries. These layers of security ensure that only those with the highest clearance can proceed. The atmosphere here is quiet and tense, a stark contrast to the bustling activity of the outer docks.

Stepping through the final set of doors, you enter the War Room, a large, circular chamber designed for high-level strategic planning and operations. The room exudes an aura of authority and precision.

The centerpiece of the War Room is a massive, round table equipped with advanced holographic projection technology. This table serves as the focal point for discussions, displaying 3D maps, tactical simulations, and real-time data feeds, allowing the leadership to visualize and analyze complex scenarios from multiple angles. This central area is where large pre-mission briefings are held, gathering the station's top officers and key personnel to strategize and coordinate upcoming operations.

High-resolution screens and holographic displays cover the walls, providing continuous updates on strategic operations, fleet movements, and intelligence reports. These displays are linked to the station's central command systems, ensuring that the most current information is always available. During briefings, these screens can project detailed mission plans, enemy layouts, and other vital information to all attendees.

The seating around the table is ergonomically designed for long sessions, with each chair equipped with individual control panels. These panels allow participants to access specific data, communicate securely with other parts of the station, and contribute to the central display. The room is also equipped with advanced communication systems, enabling secure, real-time coordination with other stations, fleets, and allied forces.

The atmosphere in the War Room is one of intense focus and gravitas. The lighting is adjustable, providing both bright illumination for active discussions and softer lighting for reflective planning sessions. The decor is minimalistic but functional, with an emphasis on efficiency and clarity. This environment ensures that the leadership of the Lilaste Order can conduct large-scale pre-mission briefings with the utmost precision and effectiveness, setting the stage for successful operations.

Laphisto · Oct 11, 2024

Pre-Mission Briefing: The Reclamation of the Tracyn[ open to those willing to participate as mercenaries for the Lilaste order]

The War Room is dimly lit, the glowing hologram of the Tracyn slowly rotating in the center of the large circular table. High Commander Laphisto stands at the head of the room, his gaze steady as he surveys the officers and soldiers gathered around him. The silence in the room is thick with anticipation. After a moment, Laphisto steps forward, his voice calm but filled with authority as he begins to speak.

"Several millennia ago, I sent the Tracyn out on a mission deep into the Unknown Regions, with a full droid crew and a purpose to find my homeworld. The ship was lost, and for centuries, it drifted—until now. Thanks to High General

Silas Vizsla , we've found it. And now it's time to bring it home."

The hologram zooms in, focusing on the sleek but battered warship, floating lifeless in the void. Its worn hull and battle scars speak of its long and lonely journey through the stars.

"This ship is more than just a relic—it holds knowledge from its journey. Information we need. The Tracyn is ripe for reclamation, but it won't be simple. The ship has been out there for centuries, and many of its systems could be shut down or malfunctioning. We don't know the full state of the ship's defenses or internal operations. That's why we have three main objectives, each as important as the other."

The hologram shifts, zooming in on the bridge of the ship, highlighting the central command structure.

"Objective One: Securing the bridge and reactivating the ship's systems. The bridge is here—" he gestures to the highlighted section—"and we need to regain control of the ship's navigation, weaponry, and defenses. This will be our priority. Without control of the bridge, the mission is lost. But be prepared—many of the ship's defenses will still be online, and the droid crew was programmed to protect the ship at all costs. Whoever takes this task will have to deal with whatever remains of the ship's automated defenses."

He pauses, allowing the gravity of this task to sink in before the hologram moves down toward the lower decks of the ship, highlighting the data core.

"Objective Two: The navigation data. It's housed in the data core deep within the ship. The Tracyn has been out there for centuries, mapping the Unknown Regions, gathering star charts, and discovering things no one else knows. That data is invaluable. But here's the complication—some sections of the ship may still be powered down. If the bridge team doesn't have control of the systems by the time the data team reaches the core, you'll have to coordinate to make sure you can get access. The two objectives will need to work together to ensure we recover the ship's knowledge."

Laphisto steps forward slightly, his voice lowering.

"And in case the worst happens—if the Tracyn is too damaged or compromised and must be scuttled—Objective Two remains critical. If we can't recover the ship itself, we'll still need that data. Star charts, locations, and discoveries made over millennia of its journey. Even if we lose the ship, the information it holds cannot fall into enemy hands. The data team will ensure we have what we need before any final decisions are made."

The hologram zooms out again, showing the full ship in space, and a perimeter surrounding it.

"Objective Three: Securing the surrounding area. We don't know who or what else might be out there. The Tracyn is valuable, and we're not the only ones who might want to claim it. I'm assigning a team to monitor and defend the space around the ship. Your job will be to make sure no one else gets in while our teams are aboard. Keep an eye on the scanners, and be ready to respond if anyone else shows up uninvited."

Laphisto steps back, his arms folding as he looks across the room.

"We have our objectives: the bridge, the data core, and the defensive perimeter. This ship is part of my past, but it could be the key to our future. If you're ready to join this mission, step up now. We'll need our best on all fronts. Now is your time to ask questions."

[OOC: this is a premission briefing to ask your queshtions and choose your objective/ plan out the resources your bringing with]