Terminal clause

[Jacen Voidstalker]

Allies: @Jacen Voidstalker | [member="Bethany Kismet"] | [member="Michael Sardun"] | [member="Quintus"]


Continued from here: http://starwarsrp.net/topic/105061-galactic-alliance-dominion-of-terminus-and-manpha/page-6#entry1518820

 

[Hira Mitsae]

[member="Jacen Voidstalker"] | [member="Bethany Kismet"] | [member="Quintus"] | [member="Avalore Eden"]​

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In truth Sardun did not have much in the way of a verbal response to what was being said.

There was some measure of amusement radiating from him that Quintus would be able to pick up on. The lad was a sharp mind and bold enough to state what he thought, but had a tendency to blink and then realize he had just dominated the conversation for several minutes at a time.

"With the Lotus come the Journeymen." Sardun finally responded into the void left. "Men and women drawn together from different philosophies, they can assist in keeping order, if necessary."

The idea of the Journeymen had been in his head for a long time, but finally it was being put into action.

But that was the only thing Michael could offer in this discussion.

Other than that it was all on Kismet and the Lotus.

 

[Bethany Kismet]

Bethany had listened with intent and patience as each person spoke their piece.

[member="Jacen Voidstalker"] and [member="Avalore Eden"] had the most stake, as well as the best understanding of the situation on the ground, and she took each of their words to heart, trusting that they knew their business without reservation. She had smiled at [member="Quintus"], nodding at his additions and clarity of suggestions. And of course nodded when [member="Michael Sardun"] spoke of the Journeymen. She was less enthused about their particular need here, but that was a conversation the two of them had debated unto death. And one they would, undoubtable, bring that discussion to the table again. For now, however, even if she didn't share his concern (at least here), she did understand it. Sort of.

Nodding to Voidstalker, she spoke softly, "having a better picture of your concerns, I do indeed understand. I will have two of our ships rendezvous with yours," she glanced then at Eden.

She reached out, indicating points on the holos.

"It looks as though there are failures in medical coverage here," she moved her finger, "and here. And transportation would make this location," she shifted again, "more effective. The reason the numbers are so low is ability to navigate to that aid station, rather than population density, based on the map overlay. I cannot tell if there is a problem with the infrastructure itself, or something else, but there should be no reason the turn out at that location has been so low."

 

[Jacen Voidstalker]

[member="Michael Sardun"] [member="Bethany Kismet"] [member="Avalore Eden"] [member="Quintus"]

Jacen gave Quintus a respectful nod. "No one's going to mind you putting forward well thought out plans and questions. Everyone likes to live in cities these days, but once the infrastructure starts to fail you realise how impossible it is to live so tightly packed without it."

He gave a shrug, indicating that this was a long way from his area of expertise. He mostly taught Jedi at the academy now, but not in how to organise aid missions.

"I don't think we're tracking any particular diseases, but the water shortages could turn to people to other sources which would make the chance of that jump up. There are some parks we might be able to put some pref-fabs down on. At this stage I don't think anyone is going to complain about us spoiling the view. Thoughts?"

 

[Avalore Eden]

A nod was given to Quintus, "My Healers are ready to assist your teams."

"I think everyone will do their best to ensure a small footprint left behind when the job is done. Let's start by getting some drop ships on the ground to clear and designate landing zones for the Relief ships. I'll have my team link up with the Lotus ships and divy up distribution plans," Avalore stood from her seat then, preferring not to sit on the discussion anymore.

"The sooner we get groundside and get things underway the better."

[member="Jacen Voidstalker"] [member="Bethany Kismet"] [member="Quintus"] [member="Michael Sardun"]

 

[Julius Sedaire]

A faint twitchy smile graced the usual stern face. Never had, nor likely would he ever be very good with people. Machines and bodies he did best with. Actual communication and interaction he tended to stumble quite heavily with. As he did here, even if a minor guffaw. The anxiety society caused him made him itch for a drink or a week shut in a dark lab staring at samples and figures and formulas. But none the less, he nodded as he tried to appear relaxed and not like he felt sand-beetles crawling all under his skin. The sensation was one peculiar to anxiety for him, and usually precluded withdrawals as well.

"Thank you kindly. Apologies for the rambling... I am... Not the most succinct or socially graced. But I can provide feedback to try and standardized treatment protocols and focus. The more universal that is, the less worry and distraction. With the water issue, dysentery and other issues will spread. Perhaps roving bands that visit in preset routes to seek out survivors who may not wish to come to the camps for various reasons. Bring them supplies to try and reduce their strain?"

[member="Jacen Voidstalker"] | [member="Bethany Kismet"] | [member="Michael Sardun"] | [member="Avalore Eden"]

 

[Hira Mitsae]

[member="Jacen Voidstalker"] | [member="Bethany Kismet"] | [member="Quintus"] | [member="Avalore Eden"]​

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Terminus... it was a shifty planet all in all.

On the crossroads of the Corellian Trade Spine and the Hydian Way it served as a vital chain of trade and commerce in the region. Most of the trade in the Outer Rim passed through these ports in one way or another - that meant it was heavily trafficked and it also meant that the various corporations working in concert with the Alliance would be diving into the mix, trying to establish their own foothold in the wake of the void left by the Imperials. All in all, it would be difficult to keep the Lotus safe, even with the Alliance backing them.

It would be a mess.

He could already imagine Kismet's smirk, for some reason she always thrived the most in these situations. Like it made her feel alive and active in the face of trouble and adversity.

"Agreed." Sardun finally responded to Avalore's remark. They could either sit here all day and make plans or actually execute those plans. "My people will ensure that supplies are given out fairly, make sure that some semblance of order is established."

His attention shifted to Beth.

"We should review the situation planetside, ensure that everything goes smoothly."

No matter how handy it was to be able to get a bird's view on the scenario from a distance, few things could replace being right in the middle of it. Feeling the emotions and the mood of the crowd, seeing the little details.

 

[Bethany Kismet]

Bethany mirrored Eden's movement, rising as well.

"Agreed. You have our help in whatever way we can provide it, but yes, let's see how accurate the situation on the ground is and then we can move forward from there."

She inclined her head to Voidstalker and Eden, smiling softly.

"We will see you ground side."

*****

It wasn't that simple of course. Ships needed to be routed, supplies organized, assignments given out across all three organizations. There were multiple zones, so many needs from organization to distribution to medical personnel. It wasn't a Hot Zone deployment for the Order, but security was always a little bit of a concern, and Sardun handled that side of things.

When Bethany finally set foot on the ground, she paused just outside of the shuttle that had brought her and several other Lotus members down, surveying the scene before them.

"Let's get the supplies unloaded," she said over her shoulder.

They had a lot of work ahead of them.

[member="Jacen Voidstalker"] [member="Avalore Eden"] [member="Michael Sardun"] [member="Quintus"] @Any other Lotus that wants to hop in.

 

[Jacen Voidstalker]

[member="Michael Sardun"] [member="Bethany Kismet"] [member="Avalore Eden"] [member="Quintus"]

Jacen watched as part of Quintus's plan was put into action. Several repulsors sleds were being loaded up with supplies and being sent out with GADF teams. They would ease the strain on the main sites.

He grasped a crate at each end and hefted it from the shuttle, carrying it for the next sled. He was getting older. His hip hurt more each year. But it felt good to do hard manual work from time to time. The quiet wouldn't last long. Already a crowd had started to gather at the edge of the park. Runners vanished back into the city to spread the news. Terminus was a smelting pot of cultures and species. Their medical teams had encountered species from the unknown region that there were no medical records within the Alliance for. It all made the job that much more difficult.

Jacen dropped off a third crate and then dusted down his hands. He walked slowly in the direction of the crowd heading for the landing zone. It was time to get a feel for how desperate the situation was.

 

[Avalore Eden]

"We'll set up like Coruscant, with the exception of designating major traumas and surgeries to the ships only. This isn't Coruscant or Roche - we can expect less grievous injuries and more minor wounds, sickness, hungry, dehydrated, people suffering from exposure. Make sure you have rations and water front and center. Give rations to everyone that asks, give water to everyone that can hold a bottle. Treat thoroughly but quickly, use your tools and your teams. Make sure you're communicating with Command. If you're running short on supplies or people, report it right away. We have extra hands - the Lotus and the Medical Staff of the Alliance; we're all on the same team."

Avalore took a breath, feeling tired but driven by purpose. She smiled briefly, doing well to keep the memories of the aforementioned events front infringing on her thought. There was a monumental amount of work to be done and she suspected it would be quite a while before they'd be packing up to return home. Stifling the need to grasp at the ring on the chain around her neck, she moved to straighten herself before the main holographic table in the comms lab of her chosen vessel, "Any questions?"

"No Chief."

"Let's get to work."


She returned to the bridge of the COH Mobius, still in orbit and awaiting LZ coordinates, and quietly stepped over next to the Captain.

"Master Voidstalker's dropship is clearing the area now, Master Eden, we've been given clearance to begin entry," Captain Cilghal glanced to her, "teams 2 and 4 are making entry now."

"Lotus ships are moving in?" she asked.

"Master Kismet has arrived at her LZ. Team 2 will be joining her shortly."

"Open a link to Master Voidstalker."

"You are connected, Master Eden."

"Jacen, how's it looking down there? Any angry mobs?"

[member="Jacen Voidstalker"] [member="Bethany Kismet"] [member="Michael Sardun"] [member="Quintus"]