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_ArthurDallas_ · Sun 01 Sep 2024, 00:42

The Lost Worlds Campaign - Story 6 Play Report
Expedition 5 - Against A Sea Of Trouble
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characters
- Carolyn Fry (female) Captain of the UNCSS Solovetsky Island.
- William J. Johns (male) Head security on the UNCSS Solovetsky Island.
- Paris P. Ogilvie (male) Head scientist astrophysicist on the UNCSS Solovetsky Island.
- John Ezekiel (male) Roughneck on the UNCSS Solovetsky Island.
- Jackie Griffith (female) Research associate xenobiologist on the UNCSS Solovetsky Island.
- Miss Sophie (female) is a Ava series synthetic on the UNCSS Solovetsky Island and must assist the crew.
- Lee Taylor (male) is CEO of Kelland Mining Company and he wants the secrets of the region. He's aboard the UNCSS Solovetsky Island.
- Charlie (16yo female) is a survivor of the Daran Bako colony.
- Chris (14yo male) is a survivor of the Daran Bako colony.
- Victor Drubov (male) Captain of the SSV Volkov.
- Darya (female) Executive Officer and Ava series synthetic of the SSV Volkov.
- Viktor (male) Chief Engineer of the SSV Volkov.
- Nikolay (male) Pilot of the SSV Volkov.
- Tanya (female) Science Officer of the SSV Volkov.
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LOST CONTACT WITH THE TYPHOON

The SSV Volkov and the UNCSS Solovetsky Island soar through the vast expanse of space, their engines humming in unison as they traverse the cosmic highways. On board the Solovetsky Island, Colonel Drubov stands alongside Captain Fry on the bridge, their eyes fixed on the endless void ahead.
Suddenly, Miss Sophie's voice echoes through the ship, breaking the silence. "Captain, we have an incoming call from Gaius aboard the UNCSS Ìyánlá. It's unscheduled," she announces. Captain Fry nods, her brow furrowing in concern. "Patch him through," she orders, her voice steady despite the underlying tension.
Gaius's holographic projection materializes in front of them, his expression grave. "I'm sorry to tell you that we have lost contact with the UNCSS Typhoon," he begins, his voice tinged with worry. "They were directed to the KOI-2702.07 system, to inspect its moons Azizo and Arzu. You are the closest ships. Your orders are to proceed with a rescue operation immediately. Azizo is a water world, while Arzu is much drier. Find the Typhoon and Captain Barton, and bring them back."
"At your command, Gaius," Captain Fry responds, her mind already racing with plans and strategies. "Andi, set a course for the KOI-2702.07 system," she commands, turning to her trusted pilot.
Andi Dudge nods, but his expression betrays his inner turmoil. "Yes, Captain. But you know my little sister, Alice Dudge, is the Typhoon's pilot. I'm very worried," he confesses, his voice trembling slightly.
Captain Fry places a reassuring hand on Andi's shoulder, offering him a small but genuine smile. "We'll find her, Andi. We'll find them all," she assures him, her determination unwavering.
As the Solovetsky Island and the Volkov plunge deeper into the unknown, their crew united in a common mission, they brace themselves for whatever challenges lie ahead in the dark depths of space. With hope in their hearts and courage in their souls, they embark on a journey into the unknown, ready to face whatever fate may await them among the stars.

ADRIFT IN THE VOID

The UNCSS Solovetsky Island and the SSV Volkov emerge from the depths of faster-than-light travel, their sleek forms gliding gracefully into orbit around the massive gas giant. Amidst the swirling clouds of the celestial behemoth, they spot the faint beacon of the UNCSS Typhoon, a lone ship adrift in the void.
Andi Dudge, his fingers dancing over the controls, reports his findings to Captain Fry with a grim expression. "Minimal power readings, drifting with no engine function. Both lifeboats missing. And there's a significant radiation signature," he says, his voice tinged with concern.
Captain Fry's brow furrows as she processes the information. "Miss Sophie, try to establish communication with them. And get me a PDT detection of the crew," she orders, her tone firm but tinged with worry.
Miss Sophie nods, her synthetic eyes flashing with determination. "Understood, Captain," she replies, her fingers flying across the console as she attempts to breach the silence enveloping the stricken vessel. But despite her efforts, the only response they receive is the eerie silence of the void.
Moments later, her voice cuts through the tense atmosphere of the bridge. "Captain, I've established a PDT connection. But I'm only detecting one life sign on board. It's Alice Dudge. Her vital signs are weak," she reports, her words hanging heavy in the air.
Andi turns to Fry, his eyes pleading. "Captain, please, let me come on the rescue expedition. Alice is my sister," he implores, his voice cracking with emotion.
Fry places a comforting hand on Andi's shoulder, her gaze steady and reassuring. "Andi, you're more useful here. Stay in charge. We'll keep you informed," she says, her voice gentle but firm. With a heavy heart, Andi nods, his mind already racing with thoughts of his sister's safety.
As Fry, Johns, Ezekiel, and Miss Sophie board the Volkov, the tension on the ship is palpable. They know that their mission is fraught with danger, but they are determined to bring their comrades home.
With a low hum of engines, the Volkov begins its approach, drawing closer to the Typhoon with each passing moment. And as they prepare to embark on their perilous journey into the unknown, they steel themselves for whatever challenges lie ahead, their resolve unshakeable amidst the vast expanse of the cosmos.

THE TYPHOON'S BRIDGE

The SSV Volkov glides smoothly into docking position with the Typhoon, its metal hull clashing softly against the battered exterior of the stricken vessel. Inside, Captain Fry and Colonel Drubov's group brace themselves as they prepare to board the ship, their faces set in grim determination.
As they step onto the Typhoon, Fry and Drubov's group waste no time, injecting themselves with an anti-radiation formula to shield themselves from the lethal radiation emanating from the ship's core. "We'll only have a few hours of protection," Fry warns, her voice grave.
Emergency lights flicker to life as they make their way through the dimly lit corridors, guided by the automated emergency message blaring from the ship's central computer. The group moves swiftly towards the bridge, eager to gather more information about the dire situation they find themselves in.
"I can't pinpoint the exact location of Alice Dudge, but I'm working on it," Miss Sophie reports, her synthetic voice echoing through the narrow passageways.
Finally, they arrive at the bridge, the hatch opening with a hiss of pressurized air. What greets them inside is a scene of devastation. Two Perfected and five Devotees of the Cult of the Children of the Two Divines lie motionless on the ground, their bodies ravaged by intense radiation sickness.
Drubov strides towards a computer terminal, his gaze scanning the chaotic mess of data displayed on the screen. "Systems are at a minimum." he reports, his voice grim. "Alice Dudge locked herself in engineering. The Perfected and the Devotees attempted to access the computer, but she erased the navigation memories. I see that the Perfected began to invade the ship with Proto-Hive matter. The ship is doomed."
Fry listens intently to Drubov's report, her mind racing with possibilities. Fry calls Andi on the Solovetsky."Andi, we're going to retrieve Alice Dudge from engineering and initiate the ship's self-destruct sequence," she declares, her voice resolute. "The Perfected are devouring the Typhoon with their Proto-Hive Matter. We have to act fast. Put the Solovetsky at a safe distance."
Fry and Drubov's group spring into action, their movements precise and determined as they make their way towards engineering. As they prepare to confront the horrors lurking within the bowels of the Typhoon, they know that their mission is fraught with peril. But they are willing to sacrifice everything to ensure that Alice Dudge is brought to safety and that the threat of the Perfected is eradicated once and for all.

TYPHOON'S ENGINEERING

As the group arrives at engineering, they are met with a sealed hatch, a barrier standing between them and the unconscious Alice Dudge. With practiced ease, Darya performs a system bypass, overriding the security protocols and allowing them entry into the heart of the Typhoon.
Inside, they are greeted by the sight of Alice Dudge lying motionless on the floor, her features drawn and pale. Without hesitation, Darya rushes to her side, administering medical aid injections to stabilize her condition.
Miss Sophie approaches a nearby terminal, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she analyzes the ship's systems. "Alice Dudge removed the radiation security systems," she informs the group, her voice tinged with concern. "She must have wanted to eliminate the Perfected and the Devotees before they could access the navigation memories."
Johns, his expression grave, gently lifts Alice into his arms, cradling her fragile form as they prepare to return to the safety of the Volkov. Meanwhile, Captain Fry, her resolve unyielding, activates the Typhoon's self-destruct sequence with a delay of fifteen minutes, ensuring that they have enough time to escape before the ship is engulfed in flames.
With their mission accomplished, the group hastily makes their way back to the Volkov, disengaging from the Typhoon just as it hurtles towards its inevitable demise. As they watch from the safety of their own ship, the Typhoon explodes into a dazzling display of light and fire, its remnants scattering across the void.
Fry exhales a sigh of relief, her gaze fixed on the now-empty space where the Typhoon once stood. "A good thing done," she says, her voice quiet but resolute. "Now, let's find the rest of the crew and ensure that they're safe." With a renewed sense of purpose, the Volkov sets course for the Solovetsky Island, its engines humming with determination as they embark on the next phase of their journey.

THE MOON AZIZO

Back on the Solovetsky Island, Captain Fry and Colonel Drubov's group reconvenes on the bridge, their faces drawn with weariness but their spirits lifted by the success of their mission. Johns gently carries Alice Dudge to the medlab, where Ogilvie and Griffith stand ready to administer treatment, while Andi Dudge watches over his sister, relief washing over him like a wave.
Meanwhile, Miss Sophie's synthetic voice fills the air as she analyzes the navigation terminal. "I detect a distress signal from lifeboat One on the moon Azizo. Three signs of life with PDT. They're on an island," she announces, her words sparking a renewed sense of urgency in the room.
With determination etched into their features, Fry and Drubov's group board the SSV Volkov and set course for the moon Azizo, their hearts heavy with the weight of the unknown.
Upon landing near the lifeboat, they find the hatch closed, but Darya swiftly performs a bypass, allowing them entry into the cramped confines of the vessel. Inside, they are greeted by the sight of Anne Bowers, her form huddled on the floor of the open office.
As she rises to her feet, Bowers delivers the news. "Karsen and Gideon are in the Biolab, in the medpods. My husband went with lifeboat 2 to the Arzu moon. You have to go get him," she says, her voice strained with exhaustion.
With Bowers unconscious in Fry's arms, they waste no time in returning to the safety of the Solovetsky Island, their precious cargo of survivors cradled carefully in their arms. And as they set an explosive charge to destroy lifeboat One, ensuring that no trace of the Perfected remains behind, they feel a sense of closure wash over them.
Back on the Solovetsky Island, they are greeted with cheers and applause as they bring the three crew members of the Typhoon back to safety. And as they gather on the bridge, bathed in the warm glow of victory, they know that they have faced adversity and emerged victorious, their bond stronger than ever before.

THE MOON ARZU

On the Solovetsky's bridge, Captain Fry and Colonel Drubov's group gather once more, their faces etched with determination as they prepare for their final mission. Meanwhile, in the medlab, Ogilvie, Griffith, Lee Taylor, Charlie, and Chris tend to the injured, their hands steady as they work to save lives.
Miss Sophie's synthetic voice fills the air as she questions the navigation terminal, her words heavy with foreboding. "I detect lifeboat two on the moon Arzu. The lifeboat is near a structure, likely an engineers' ship. There are Proto-Hive matter and tendrils all over the surface. Three PDT signatures in lifeboat two, all three are dead. Three other PDT signatures in the engineers' ship," she reports, her tone grave.
Without hesitation, Fry and Drubov's group boards the SSV Volkov, ready to face whatever dangers await them on the moon Arzu. With Fry, Johns, Ezekiel, Miss Sophie, Drubov, Darya, and Tanya at the helm, they descend to the surface below.
As the Volkov lands near lifeboat two, they are met with a scene of devastation. The main airlock door stands open, revealing the grisly sight of all three crew members dead inside. Miss Sophie's analysis confirms their suspicions—fatal injuries not caused by the crash. They were killed.
Following tracks leading north to the engineers' vessel, the group treads cautiously, their senses alert for any sign of danger. A cavern looms ahead, illuminated by the flickering glow of fire. As they approach, they spot four figures sitting near the flames, their faces obscured by the shadows.
Recognition flickers in Fry's eyes as she spots Typhoon security chief Azad among the group. But it's the hooded figure who draws their attention—a being known as Mother Ma'Kayla. As the tension mounts, Mother Ma'Kayla unleashes a powerful telepathic assault, sending Fry and Drubov's group to their knees in agony.
But amidst the chaos, Miss Sophie remains standing, her resolve unbroken. With a strength born of defiance, she meets Mother Ma'Kayla's gaze head-on, refusing to submit to her power. With a surge of energy, she taps into the Perfected Aetherius power within her, unleashing a force that overwhelms Mother Ma'Kayla and brings her to her knees. White blood comes out of Mother Ma'Kayla's mouth and ears.
As Mother Ma'Kayla falls lifeless to the ground, the other devotees raise their hands in surrender, their once-formidable leader vanquished. And as the echoes of their victory ring through the cavern, Fry and Drubov's group stand tall, their unity unbroken in the face of darkness.

THE DREAM

Fry and Drubov's group move swiftly, binding the two captured devotees and securing them in a makeshift holding area. Azad takes care of watching them. With determination etched into their features, they press on, intent on finding Captain Barton, Counselor Shields, and putting an end to the threat of the Perfected once and for all.
As they scour the ship, they come upon a vast cargo room bathed in an eerie blue light. The sight that greets them is both haunting and profound—hundreds of Engineers lie peacefully on the ground, arranged in disciplined rows as if part of some solemn ceremony. The air is heavy with the strains of melancholic music, and as they gaze upon the scene, a sense of reverence washes over them.
Through a shared dream, they experience the lives of the Engineers—individuals who chose to end their own lives rather than submit to the tyranny of the Perfected. They witness the struggle and sacrifice of these brave souls, who willingly gave their lives to protect their world from the encroaching darkness.
As the dream fades and they return to reality, Fry and Drubov's group are left with a profound sense of awe and gratitude. They understand now the depth of the Engineers' sacrifice, and their resolve to stop the Perfected only grows stronger.
With renewed determination, they press on, their hearts heavy with the weight of the knowledge they have gained. And as they continue their journey, they carry with them the echoes of sacrifice, a reminder of the courage and selflessness that define the human spirit in the face of adversity.

THE UPPER LEVEL

As Fry and Drubov's group ascends the magnificent staircase to the second level of the ship, they enter a vast room known as the Navigator Orrery. Dominating the space is a raised navigation platform, its central chair occupied by Captain Barton, almost completely transformed into a Perfected, and the conscious Counselor Shields, flanked by two imposing Perfected Engineers.
"Come, we have been waiting for you," the Perfected leader speaks, his voice resonating with an eerie calmness. The group approaches cautiously, wary of the telepathic control emanating from the Perfected.
But Miss Sophie, empowered by the strength of the Perfected Aetherius within her, stands firm against the telepathic onslaught. With a surge of resistance, she counters with her own telepathic wave, weakening one of the Perfected and catching the leader off guard.
Seizing the opportunity, Counselor Shields activates a melodic music sequence, entrancing the Perfected and momentarily stirring memories of their former lives as Engineers. In the midst of the trance, Shields urges the group to leave quickly, handing Fry an electronic pad containing the coordinates of the Lychgate—their next destination to prevent the Perfected from spreading further.
With time running short, they make a hasty retreat towards the exit, pursued by two black deacons. In a desperate struggle, Ezekiel manages to take down one of the deacons with his pulse rifle, but falls victim to the other. Johns, displaying remarkable precision, eliminates the second deacon, allowing the group to escape with Azad and the Devotee prisoners in tow.
As they rush out of the ship, Shields, knowing she is contaminated, volunteers to stay behind and activate the nuclear charge in lifeboat 2, sacrificing herself to ensure their escape. With a heartfelt farewell, Fry and the others bid her luck as they make their way back to the SSV Volkov.
With a sense of relief and sorrow, they watch from orbit as the engineers' ship erupts into a blinding explosion, the nuclear charge obliterating any trace of the Perfected threat. And as they soar through the vastness of space, they carry with them the memories of their fallen comrades and the echoes of their resistance, determined to honor their sacrifice by continuing their fight against the darkness that threatens to consume them all.

END OF EPISODE.

_ArthurDallas_ · Sun 01 Sep 2024, 00:49

Angelman · Sun 01 Sep 2024, 09:31

Thank you, Arthur. These play reports are of enormous value when preparing to run the campaign. I usually plonk them into a text-to-speech converter and consume them like some MU/TH/UR-recited radio drama. Very cool and very inspiring, man

_ArthurDallas_ · Sun 01 Sep 2024, 19:33

Thanks Brother!

a very cool name ... MU/TH/UR-recited radio drama or ARTHUR-recited radio drama ...
We gonna put it on youtube hahahah!

Arthur.

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