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[i]Crow has ditched his gear in favor of lighter tactical gear for the time being, blending in yo his surroundings much better. He still possesses both gauntlets, and his mask. He wears a hoodie over it, with carbon fiber weave beneath as well as typical black combat pants. A transmission is sent to him, from an encrypted source location.[/i]
What of the aircraft?
No-fly zone. Whatever's down there is under heavy protection, has to do with some gods and summoning or something.
Ah. Then stay away. Let them bring about their own suffering. I have no intentions of playing with the supernatural. Keep me informed of the situation, should a task force be required. If any hostile action is taken against my forces, let me know. I'd hate to ruin my reputation, but I will not tolerate unwarranted aggression. Did the aircraft make any sort of communications to the ground forces in the area?
No sir. As soon as the message was sent, the pilot banked out and engaged afterburners. Warped back to base.
Good. Just keep an eye on them. They seem upset, and I intend to find out why. Lay low and watch for a little while.
Understood.
[i]The transmission ends, and Crow slips into the crowd of Cedyetica.[/i]
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Suddenly, a man stands in front of Crow. [b]Hey, you there![/b]
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[i]He pays no attention, continuing through the streets[/i] [spoiler]I'm gonna warn you, this dude's hard af to catch and fight.[/spoiler]
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[spoiler]Shouldn't come to fighting.[/spoiler] The man follows. [b]We need to talk![/b]
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[i]He turns to him.[/i] Then speak.
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The man flashes a badge with a green triangle insignia. [b]My name is Mr. Forrest.[/b] He gestures to a suddenly appearing black Town Car. [b]Please, if you would come with me.[/b]
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For what exactly?
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The man cracks a slightly worried smile. [b]Call it a debrief for your little recon flight yesterday.[/b]
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Edited by Trashcan Jesus: 8/7/2015 9:11:33 PMI don't give orders on that scale, Forrest, I take them. That jet wasn't sent by me.
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The MIB opens the car door. [b]This meeting will be mutually beneficial. We insist.[/b]
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[i]He enters the vehicle.[/i]
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The car speeds along various side streets on a seemingly random course. Eventually, it stops at a pier. Forrest steps out, and directs Crow to a humongous, black, oblong shape, floating seemingly by itself on the water. A hatch atop the column opens. A steel ladder descends into the ship. [b]Come on, then.[/b]
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[i]He follows.[/i]
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The submarine moves beneath them, headed out to sea.
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[i]He remains silent.[/i]
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Some hours later, the ship docks. The hatch opens, and the pair exit. Forrest directs Crow along a hallway until they reach a large briefing room. A single man, in military garb similar to the NATO forces of Earth from 1980 to 1990, sits at the table. In fact, there isn't a single piece of equipment, tech, or equipment from after the year 1995. The man stands as Crow and Forrest enter. [b]I assume you are the field agent for General Wolfe's outfit? How is he doing?[/b]
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Can neither confirm nor deny that, mate.
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The man smiles and extends a hand. [b]That sounds like something he'd say. I'm General Thornton, and this is Aqua Site. We've called you here for one simple reason: your organization may be under threat from extremely powerful extraplanetary beings. We want to help you avoid that threat.[/b]
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Organization isn't here.
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[b]We know that. But your rifts are. They're the key.[/b]
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Those "rifts" are fully controlled by the aircraft itself. Actually, what you're seeing is the aircraft teleporting, or warping. The effect that appears like a rift happens because of the aircraft's speed and the necessary process of moving the molecules of the aircraft and the pilot safely. The same effect happens with ships when they are teleporting, mass and speed also being factors.
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[b]Yes, but have you ever considered what else uses, or knows of, the rift system?[/b]
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Rift system's not been fielded by anyone but us. Most others use a warp system that moves into other dimensions.
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[b]Right. Rifts are therefore subject to invasion by said other forces. That's what we're saying. [/b]
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Without proper system technology, anything that attempts to come through will be destroyed at a molecular level. We lost several aircraft and pilots while first fielding our technology as such.
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Edited by Ex PI: 8/8/2015 3:36:43 AM[b]That's not going to stop the Elder Gods. Believe me. Those losses weren't just accidents. In fact, we have evidence downstairs. Follow me.[/b] General Thornton exits the room and enters an elevator. He waves for Crow to come with him. The elevator heads down.
