Lost in Spaaace! (RP Thread)

[BeerTent]

Codex would continue with her analysis with the Scientist. "Iskierka," She started "While I do require additional testing, calculations state that the DNA of Sample one has some similarities, as do the cellular structure. If you will allow me to assume, It is very possible that the owner of this sample may be capable of intelligence, and strength equal or greater to that of a human. While I do require another sample, Theailan would be a very good example of what may come from this DNA. I will predict a 73% probability that this is the case."

Codex paused. "Unfortunately, however. I require more information." She would add.

"For sample two, as you may know, all life on earth has some of what is known as "Junk DNA." We are unable to ascertain any possible function, and over the years, this has been pushed from 98%, or 86%. Again, it is impossible to state with any accuracy without further tests, but The DNA in this organism appears to have little to no function. This is not Junk DNA in the sense that I am unable to decipher it, but more in the sense that it continually contradicts itself."

"Finally, for the third sample..." Codex paused again, as if bringing in more information. "I am required to place a 1% margin of error on all analysis. Currently, I do not see any possible changes between the sample provided in the manifest, and in the third sample."

 

[hiei82]

Codex finished her explanation, and Iskierka knew only one more solution.

"Guess I had better go find Theailan then." she said as she made her way out of the medical bay and off toward where she thought Theailan would be, taking a body with her as she left - no sense wasting a trip. As she picked up the body to take it down, she found that the formor good-doctor had been carrying a bottle of whiskey with him, fitting the shipboard surgeon stereotype perfectly. She grabbed it as well, thinking [i/]This will come in handy when this mess is finally done.[/i], intending to wash away the bad memories as soon as time would permit.

 

[Right Hook]

Dr. Gallows wiped his brow, the rows of bodies in cold storage were getting fairly large, he had certainly put a dent in the collection process, he was glad Theailan stuck around, she was quite strong. Now though Gallows was alone and having trouble finding more bodies in the vicinity, maybe his work was finally almost done. He hadn't seen any of the crew in a while, the size of the ship was starting to get to him.

I'm sure they're all fine, probably busy working on some other problem.

Gallows didn't feel forgotten but he certainly hoped they didn't think he'd forgotten them.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

On the way back after another Load of Dead, David happened to pass Jake and the Alien.
He was about to speak until he realised that Theailan was standing next to him.
After a awkward pause, he said "Jake, If your running short, there are plenty more in the Med Bay...".
It was at that moment, he realised that he was staring at the Alien.
After a second to compose himself, David headed back to the Med Bay, Cursing his luck on his way down.

 

[Right Hook]

"Come on Theailan, lets head over towards Med Bay and lend a hand" Jake said pulling his cart along behind him. David seemed really freaked out by these aliens, Jake hoped that Theailan understood that it wasn't anything personal.

 

[Nouw]

Ace was on his last body when David returned. He didn't seem too happy but Ace didn't make a deal out of it. "Hey David, I finished tagging. Should I just keep the records or give them to someone?" Ace asked, revealing the notes he had made and the pictures he had taken. Truth be told, Ace had no real idea what ID'ing was and was simply taking pictures, identifying bodies and writing their names down. He hoped it wasn't too big of a deal and assumed it wasn't. Carefully pulling off his gloves, Ace threw them away and found an empty table to lie down on. It had been a taxing task but he was glad he had helped.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

"Right, Get those records and print them out. I'll put them with the rest of the bodies for reference, It'll make it easier to bury them when we get back..." David said in-between loading bodies, He'd been to some nasty places before with similar body counts but it never gets any easier carrying around the dead.

 

[Nouw]

"Sure, just give me a minute," Ace replied, massaging his leg. While doing so, he wondered if the Mortician's computer would still be working. Not wanting to waste time going around the entire ship, Ace decided to try there first. He then let his mind wonder, knowing that time flew faster when he did this. He wondered what would happen next after clearing away the bodies. What else did we have to do? Can't we leave now? How long has it been anyway? Ace cracked his neck and then began to contemplate what would happen when they return. Surely there would be questions, from the government and media alike. Will any of us return to our normal lives? I'm just a fucking musician!

Reminded by the thump of bodies, Ace snapped out his wonder. Being content with his leg, he then shuffled over to the familiar office. Getting past the paper, Ace sat himself down in the Mortician's chair. Making himself comfortable, Ace then began to look for a computer of some sort. He slid his fingers over the surface of the desk but, to his surprise, he got no response. Either the Mortician didn't use the latest-tec, or late-tec, or the power was out. Ace stubbornly assumed it was the latter. Trying to find a power source, Ace pushed every button and switched every switch. It was when he pushed a red button with a line in a semi-circle he heard the faint sound of machinery. The desk came alive with a brrrr sound and a panel appeared from the desktop. Curiously investigating the strange buttons and symbols, Ace realized that this was the interface. There was no touch-screen, just a few buttons and slots. Being unfamiliar with such technology, Ace, once again, tried everything. This time, it did not work. Realizing that you could only do so much with a few buttons, Ace looked to the camera for answers. He looked for a memory chip and was greeted by a pop! Knowing exactly what to do, Ace plugged in his camera and notes and began to print. So this is a printer ey?

 

[hiei82]

Iskierka finally crawled free of the maintenance tubes for what must have been the 5th time that day, muttering "That's it, when this is done, I'm clearing the debris to the lift" to no one in particular. She took a moment to dust herself off and ensure that her precious cargo - a sample of the blue substance - was intact. It was to her relief. With any luck, their newest crew member could tell her something about it.

It took the doctor several minutes of searching before she found the large alien, still moving bodies with strength that seemed impossible. Iskierka waited until the alien had finished moving the latest pile of debris, before stepping in to talk to her. "[b/]Theailan[/b], mind If I borrow you for a moment?" she asked the creature, speaking slowly so the translation would be accurate.

 

[BeerTent]

As Theailan finished a prayer and heard David's nervous words, she nodded. "Thiss one can navigate." As she and Jake started to walk down the hallways, Theailan scanned around and quickly saw Iskierka coming from her left. "Theailan, mind If I borrow you for a moment?"

The alien paused for a moment, deciphering what she meant before stretching her back for a moment. "Thiss one and... Jake, were to go to the medical labs for the decceasssed. Are there more urgent matterss?" she asked. Her tone seemed calm, suggesting that she wasn't annoyed by Iskeirka's request... Just her wording was still a little off.

 

[hiei82]

"Thiss one and... Jake, were to go to the medical labs for the decceasssed. Are there more urgent matterss?" Theailan asked, trying to understand priorities.

"No, not really. But I'm headed back to the medical labs as well, so there is no confliction. I just need to ask a question." Iskierka said, answering the alines inquiry. She waited for a moment for the message to translate, then made her question known. Reaching into a small pack, she withdrew the small vial of bluish liquid-gel and asked "Do you know what this is and what it does?" Iskierka handed her the sample carefully, so her alien companion could get a closer look at it as they walked back toward the decks below.

 

[Sigma Castell]

Johann leaned against the desk Ace was sitting at, and looked over at what he was doing.
He frowned.
"Why not just space the corpses? It's not as if we have much hope of getting back. And we don't need those bodies rotting when the power eventually fails..."
He fished out his PDA, idly scrolling across to the map.
"There's and undamaged Airlock not far from here. We just leave them there, and let the Ai do the rest"

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

David was rather put off with Johann's Idea.
"Now you listen here...These men and Women gave their lives for this Ship and everyone on it, Each and every soldier here fought for us when the Martians attacked. I believe that they deserve a little more respect then that. And we WILL get home and we WILL see to it that these people get a proper clean burial, Got it?." He said before finished loading the trolley.
"I know things look like shit now, but thinking like that ain't gonna get us anywhere..."

 

[Nouw]

Ace liked Johann's idea. They died in space, it would be fitting for their burial place to be there as well. He didn't like the idea of just dumping them out in space though, that would be rather messy and disrespectful. Ace wanted a proper space-burial, like the ones in science fiction. "Maybe instead of just dumping them out, maybe a space-burial? It's only fitting you know," Ace suggested, awkwardly shuffling the printed papers.

 

[BeerTent]

Theailan took the sample from Iskierka, she seemed to hold it as if the slightest touch would shatter it into a million pieces, eventually, she held both hands in a cup to hold it, and inspect it carefully. "Thisss~" She started, taking a closer look. "This one does not know... This.. Substancce..." She said. "Thiss, looks almost like eoina'vlh." The Alien would add after taking a closer look. "Where wass it found?"

 

[hiei82]

[b/]"Where wass it found?"[/b] The alien asked her, trying to figure answer her question to the best of her ability.

"We found it on the arm of one of the former crew members in the med-lab. What is "eoina'vlh" may I ask?" Iskierka put forth, butchering the word despite her best efforts, always out to learn new things.

 

[BeerTent]

"It may very well be." Theailan replied, slowly handing the sample back. "Thiss one knows little. It is used in... Medicine. It allowss the reconstruction of living flesh, and the protec-tion of expelled life. When thisss one's daughter was broken, much was ussed." She paused for a moment, looking away, deep in thought. "To, transslate properly. You musst ask a Biological Constructor. But I cannot know if they will answer your quesstion..."

 

[hiei82]

"Interesting... I will have to do that if I get a chance." Iskierka said, mostly to herself, before asking her next question. "Is this stuff normally used to treat animal bites?" she asked, remembering the bite marks on the body - her next concern.

 

[Sigma Castell]

Johann raised an eyebrow.
"It was just a suggestion, David."
He yawned.
"When was the last time any of us got any sleep?"

 

[Nouw]

"I can't remember, is that a bad thing?" Ace replied, half-joking and half-serious. Now that Johann mentioned it, Ace was tired. It was the sort of tired that made you fall asleep, not the sort of tired that simply lying down and relaxing could relieve. He could remember resting a few times but doubted he had gotten a solid sleep after the incident. "Hey David, since my work's done and all do you mind if I get some sleep? I'm feeling rather er sleepy," Ace asked, hoping to get permission. He wouldn't mind if he was needed further because that meant he was in need. In fact, he dared to hope that his sleep would be postponed.