Chapter Three (Closure)

[Akirapryde]

After a while being left to their own designs, the party were able to detect that the dropship’s engines resumed their normal operations. As the conversation started to wind down, Alice went to the cabinet and pulled out Lyona’s laptop. “I am sure I saw something that could help us” in her laptop.

As she pulled out Lyona’s laptop, a pair of Kuritian officers walked in to the Medical Bay. “At the request of the Duchess of New Earth, all of you are being moved to new quarters. Please gather your things and follow us.” The man speaking spoke a very basic English. It was clear that he was selected due to his ability communicate in English.

The pair waited for the party to gather up their things and be ready to follow the pair. After the party was ready, the pair led the party to the lift. Using a key card, they activated the lift. One of the officers turned to Eric, “for security reasons, we issue these cards based on an as needed basis. Your group is being issued two cards” he said handing both cards to Eric.

The man continued, “each card is key coded to the card. The card will grant you access to the main level, this one.” He started to explain as the doors closed. “As you saw the main level has the Medical Bay, Lounge and Rec Room. You now have access to the VIP and Officer’s level of the ship.”

The doors opened up on to the officer’s level and the officer led the party out of the lift, “there is a Mess Facility located on this level. If you call ahead, they will try to have your meal ready upon your arrival. You may use the Mess on the main level, however they do not make meals on request. You can find their daily menu on the ship’s mainframe. The Officer’s Mess will deliver to your rooms as well.”

He led the group around the ring that made up this level. In the center of the ring, was the Officer’s Mess and a room that is clearly a large lounge meant for relaxing and reading. He stopped at a pair of doors, “both of these rooms have been assigned to you and your group. Your access cards are designed to open both of these doors. They can also open the doors to the lounge and the Officer’s Mess on this level.”

He opened the door leading to the left room, “there is a connecting door that will join both rooms. The locks must be disengaged on both sides for the door to be opened” he said motioning a large set of solid French Doors along the center well between the two rooms. “For fire protection, there is no cooking allowed in the rooms. Fire detection sensors will pick up open flames.” He walked the group through the open room. “Each room can bed four people and has its own bathroom. Each room has a communication device that you can use to communicate with other rooms. There is also a computer in each room for your convenience. You can find a number of media files and electronic books for your enjoyment.”

He turned back to Eric, “being the understood leader of your group, I was instructed to inform you that the Sho Sho will hold you directly responsible for the actions and conduct of your group. Do you have any questions?”

[Akirapryde]

(OOC: Lyona's computer has a series of files that contain news updates from across the Canon Universe. These updates date back to 3000's to 3161. While this data base is not inclusive for the Clan Homeworlds, there are a number of references that can be usefully for searches (however these references don't predate 3055). It is clear that these files were started by someone else but continued by her. These files can be used to understand what has changed and what has remained the same. To use Lyona's computer to find a detail. Simply pose a question or a search and I will answer in detail.

Here is an example of how this works. This example is considered in character knowledge upon reading this post.

Kimiko Tetsuhara Death: Result, No such person or nickname exists or has been used in this form from 3000 - 3161

feel free to offer up any search topics or questions. Please offer one question/search at a time. )

[Ice Hellion]

Waiting for the Kuritan officer to leave, Adrian was boiling.
So many things to do, so few moments to do them.

Checking for bugs, analysing and duplicating/modifying the key cards, scanning the database for more bugs and looking at it with the others, looking for his (for him, they were his) opponents, trying to understand and assess Suki.

So many possibilities...

And he had not been keen to his legs but he couldn't let the painkillers cloud his mind, not now.

[Ice Hellion]

After checking for any hostile virus/bugs in the databases available, Adrian decided to dig into this General Macko's background.
What he found puzzled him and he made a quick synthesis before turning to the others.

Guys, I need your help as this doesn't make any sense at all.
Check my synthesis and tell me what you think.

Lyona's database

He is a farmer from New Earth who started his military career way too late to have his skill realize. A better than average tank commander who joined the FedCom Civil during the final months. He is known for courage filled charges against overwhelming odds.

Ship's database

A son of a father who was pressed in to service by the Council of Barons during New Earth's bloody civil war. At a young age, he showed skill and courage under fire. His hatred for Lyran's become well know after the events of Dieron during the 3039 War, where his unit was abandoned by the Lyrans. His beloved mentor was killed during that engagement. He his a officer of his troops. Dieron is seen as a brilliant move by the Draconis Combine where they trapped the Green New Earth's 3rd Corps. The unit would have been destroyed if not for a daring rescue led by General Jake Death.

[Akirapryde]

(OOC: This is only to clarify the information that was given over KIK.

Lyona's database

He was a farmer from New Earth who started his military career way too late to have his leadership skills realized. A better than average tank commander who joined the FedCom Civil during the final months. He is known for courage filled charges against overwhelming odds. Despite successes on the battlefield, his background kept him from rising within the ranks of the Lyran Commonwealth. He died after catching pneumonia during the Battle of Tharkad.

Ship's database

A son of a farmer who was pressed in to service by the Council of Barons during New Earth's bloody civil war. At a young age, he showed skill and courage under fire. Even from an early age in his career he was quickly known for being a soldier's officer. His hatred for the Lyran's become well known after the events of Dieron during the 3039 War, where his unit was abandoned when Nondi Steiner ordered her forces to withdraw from Combine space. During what has become known as the Siege of Dieron, his beloved mentor was killed. The Siege of Dieron is seen by the Draconis Combine as a brilliantly played out campaign between equally matched rivals. It was during this campaign that New Earth's green 3rd Corps made a name for themselves. The unit would have been destroyed if not for a daring rescue led by General Jake Death and his Death's Brigade.

End OOC)

[aipsylon]

Erik listened as he gave an overview of what he knew about history here, liking back in New earth's history to see what has changed and when. To do this he will focus on articles involving new earth and its neighbors looking then over to see at what time the two histories seem to diverge in any appreciable way.

[Akirapryde]

(OOC: The following is the result of search regarding New Earth. Sorry for the time delay. This actually proved to be harder than I expected. It was a matter of not sure which information would be located on the Dropship's Mainframe.)

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The ship’s database on New Earth read more like a tourist information than a tactical database.

New Earth: A Delightful Whistle Stop

Your visit to New Earth will most likely begin at Conceptopolis Spaceport (No such place shows up in Lyona’s laptop). Designed by the famous Federated Sun's artist and architect Sir Philip Quin Merritt, the Conceptopolis Spaceport is a shining jewel in New Earth’s crown. Its vast halls and galleries often host a wide range of art from across New Earth. The concept behind these galleries is to show off New Earth’s diverse and wonderful culture.

A massive shopping center was built above a state of the art transit station, which links the spaceport to the rest of Sagittarius, and below the spaceport. This shopping center offers but a taste of what lays before any New Earth adventure. Wary from a long space travel? You will find Hotel Merritt, one of the most luxurious hotels in the entire Isle of Sky. With restaurants, holo-theaters, galleries, and even sports bars showing the latest mech battles from Solaris VII it is possible to have an enjoyable vacation while remaining within Conceptopolis Spaceport.

For those travelers who seek to explore New Earth, you will find an open and friendly people waiting for you. Well known for its extreme winters, New Earth is often called Iced Earth, so bring your coat. Across the northern and southern continent winters get very cold! Once the onset of winter takes place, temperatures drastically change dropping over ten degrees a day. However, these mini Ice Ages shouldn’t snow you in. Across Sagittarius, the southern continent, you will find several communities who are open and welcoming to travelers. No such community compares to Wiedergeburt!

But before you leave the spaceport, make sure you stop by the Travelers Center. Here you can exchange your money, find out about local customs, and New Earth laws. Remember that New Earth enforces its laws regardless of citizenship. After your taste of knowledge, the beauty of New Earth and tempted by what awaits you beyond the spaceport, it is time for a short two-hour train ride to the capital or other wonderful destinations around New Earth.

Wiedergeburt is the capital of New Earth and its seat of power. The capital city is a two-hour train ride from Conceptopolis Spaceport. During the summer you will find vast open markets and street side cafés that line the 'Iieta' Miah (This river is called Weib Fluten in Lyona’s laptop). Across the Capital, you will find a nightlife filled with fun. Be warned, public intoxication is a finable offense!

As you are touring the capital, one place that should be on “Your Must See” list is the Presidential Palace. Built by Baron Fredric Kilt, former cruel leader and avid supporter of Acrhon Claudius Steiner. Like his ally, Baron Kilt was a bloodthirsty ruler who saw Marik insurrection across New Earth. The bloodshed and crackdowns was continued by Fredric’s son and his grandson. This dark period of time came to be known across New Earth as Waqt Alaikhtibar, or the Time of Testing. (No such reference exists in Lyona’s Laptop)

Located within the Presidential Palace is the Waqt Alaikhtibar Museum. As you walk through these hollow halls you can take in images of three generations of brutal crackdown on New Earth’s Islamic Communities. Once a place of fear and origin of terror, the Presidential Palace has become a Global place of remembrance. This period of hardship ended in the 3020’s when New Earth erupted in Civil War. As factions allied against Baron Kilt, they fought a bitter for New Earth’s freedom. Despite best efforts, the war stagnated. (No such reference exists in Lyona’s Laptop)


With Wiedergeburt behind you, you will find the mountainous region of Pisces. Here you will be able to tour a number of Civil War battlefields. Guided tours are available through the Tourist Bureau. As you tour the very battlefields where General Death unified New Earth and defeated the powers of evil, you will be walking through a remarkable time in New Earth’s history. Hero of the Civil War, General Death created a New Earth government. One not chosen by Tharkad or Atreus, but chosen by the people of New Earth. (No such leader or reference in Lyona’s computer)

After touring historical battle sites, enjoy wine from some of the best vineyards across New Earth. While Pisces is littered with wide open farmer markets. One of the most growing tourist adventures is the Pisces rivers tours. Crisscross Pisces via its hundreds of rivers and enjoy Pisces low country. These river boat cruises often include battlefield and vineyard tours. If you plan your trip correctly, you can take a seat at Pisces’ Watermelon Festival. This annual harvest festival is the single largest festival on New Earth. Visited by tens of thousands of tourist and celebrates New Earth’s agricultural heritage.

Located just outside of the city of Reinhard, is the New Earth Advanced Technology Museum (No such reference exists in Lyona’s Laptop). Be warned, while there are numerous wonders to be seen across Pisces. Pisces holds some of the harshest laws on New Earth. The Tourist Bureau has created a department to help tourist who have found themselves in violation of some of Pisces’ laws. Every major city has a Tourist Bureau Office and all local law enforcement departments are required to allow foreign tourists have access to the Tourist Bureau.

Once you have had your fill of Pisces and its wide verity of hearty foods and wine, a short hope north will find you on the shores of Cancer. The first city most tourist from Pisces reach is Wildedeer. This large fishing community has all the old world charm of Terra with the fresh flavor of a colony. Many of these fishing families have been harvesting the bounties of the northern waters since the early days of the Star League. The catch of the day is New Earth King Lobster! Harvested during the late months of fall and in to winter, the New Earth King Lobster is the most dangerous catch on New Earth.

Cancer is more than fishing and coast lines. The interior offers some of the most wonderful camping and outdoor recreation on New Earth. Even during its extreme winters, Cancers winter sports can offer wide range of family fun. During the summer months, special hunting permits for Cancer’s wide opened expanses can be acquired from the Tourist Bureau. You and your family can enjoy hiking along the Grand Expanse Glaser that runs north to south of Cancer’s heart. Or take one of many camping expeditions from the coastal city of Seona.

After enjoying the wilderness of Cancer, you can wrap your trip up with a visit to the central island of Aries. This historic island was once the home of the Legendary Star League Defense Force. During the early twenty-ninth century a massive asteroid impact of the northern coastline (No such reference exists in Lyona’s Laptop). The impact nearly ended all life on Aries and sent the New Earth in a winter that lasted nearly a century. As the skies cleared, New Earth crawled back from the destruction. The people of New Earth refuse to allow this event to shape who they are. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the city of Cyprus.

One of the oldest settlements in the entire Inner Sphere, Cyprus is a rich city where history and the future meet. In the shadows of glistening skyscrapers is the Terrain Observatory. Acknowledged as the oldest structure off of Terra, the Terrain Observatory is a must see for any tourist visiting New Earth. Its thousand-year-old telescope, still functions today. An hour’s drive from Cyprus is the city of Balitor, where tourist can catch arena style mech competitions.

Wanting to bring a surge of tourism to New Earth former President and Hero of New Earth, General Jake Death vested millions of his own money to build ten Solaris style arenas (No such reference exists in Lyona’s Laptop). Being a former champion of Solaris, General Death set these arenas up as a spring board for promising Mechwarriors (No such reference exists in Lyona’s Laptop). Each year, Mechwarriors from around the Isle of Sky come to New Earth to compete for one of five seats to Solaris and a place in Hurricane Stables, the very Stables that General Death set up during the 3020’s.

After enjoying between two to three weeks on a whirlwind tour of New Earth, it’s time to bring your adventure to a close. Where your trip begin, so shall it end at Conceptopolis Spaceport. On behalf of the people of New Earth, we hope that you will enjoy your trip to New Earth. Remember that if you have any questions during your visit, please contact the Tourist Bureau.

[aipsylon]

Erik examined the data that he had found expanding his search if such slightly. New earth itself had changed completely and thus he knew, next was to search around new earth. Examining the surrounding worlds and the headlines invoking both them and new earth as well as them and the planets being them taking the time now only to focus on section front page news, only the most major things in every area.

[Ice Hellion]

Looking over at the data they had gathered

History was never my best topic but it seems something got really wrong here.

[aipsylon]

"That is what I am attempting to determine, something may be really wrong, or it could be very wrong in an isolated area.