
Talia checked the nav point for her CRD-X9 was accurate, then leaned back and closed her eyes. It helped with the lightheadedness.
The prospect of protecting herself against an unknown alien race t...
2023-07-24 00:44:57 +0000 UTC
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Talia couldn’t breathe because liquid was pouring into her lungs. It didn’t matter that the liquid was rich in oxygen and fully capable of carbon dioxide exchange; the surge was sudden and without ...
2023-07-21 23:56:07 +0000 UTC
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[Notice: While the Seeker-H7 is capable of scanning while landed, range is reduced to a minimum level. Full cruising altitude and speed is required for an effective long-range scan.]
2023-07-21 02:06:55 +0000 UTC
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The worry and anxiety of waiting for any sign of activity from their quadcopter scouts had made sleeping nearly impossible. Talia had not slept well when sunrise finally arrived, heralding a new day. She...
2023-07-20 04:50:05 +0000 UTC
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Talia clamped her helmet into place and finished sealing her suit. Despite the air conditioning inside the habitat module, she could still feel the heat radiating from the airlock. Today looked like it w...
2023-07-19 05:33:58 +0000 UTC
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The Seeker-H7 had been outside her resource stockpile’s capability to handle. Talia sent both CRD-X9 units on two long-range salvage runs in order to hopefully scrounge up enough advanced alloys. The w...
2023-07-18 23:29:24 +0000 UTC
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Talia let out an exasperated sigh as she scrolled through her status sheet. The list of equipment, upgrades, and metrics had grown considerably since she’d crashed on the planet. It was getting harde...
2023-07-18 05:21:51 +0000 UTC
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<Insert Artwork of 2 spiders on the roof of Talia's CRD-X9 while they drive toward the base in the distance here.> P.S. If you're an artist looking for sketch commission, message me on discord!
Talia sighed as she leaned back in the cockpit of the CRD-X9. Her fingers ...
2023-07-17 05:25:58 +0000 UTC
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USD: The next day
Location: Meltisar, just outside Fort Glisson.
The technical thumped as they hit a bump and Elis raised her arm to the handhold by her head. A heater roared away, filling the cabin with warmth, but the driver had cracked his window like he was used to the frosty ...
2023-07-16 21:39:08 +0000 UTC
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Talia swallowed hard, her heart pounding in her chest. This was it. Either she was about to make contact with an alien species or become spider chow.
“Neo,” she whispered, her voice barely audi...
2023-07-15 20:38:35 +0000 UTC
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The CRD-X9 hummed to life as Talia activated the main engine. The dozen screens lit up, showing their boot-up sequences while her HUD confirmed suit integration with the vehicle as successful....
2023-07-14 06:29:41 +0000 UTC
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As Talia emerged from the tunnel, the sky was a welcoming blue, with tiny puffs of white cl...
2023-07-14 06:28:44 +0000 UTC
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Talia found herself drawn to the window, watching as the storm outside raged on. Each gust of wind carried with it a torrent of sand that battered against the glass in a repeating cycle. She sat there ...
2023-07-12 23:49:08 +0000 UTC
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Talia’s suit hissed as she unsealed her helmet, pulling it off with a tired sigh. The dec...
2023-07-12 23:48:03 +0000 UTC
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As the resource drone continued to fabricate, Talia delved into the maps and reports generate...
2023-07-12 04:04:42 +0000 UTC
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Talia leaned into the soft synthetic fabric of her bed. It was a simple futon style that la...
2023-07-11 20:41:35 +0000 UTC
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Her rifle tracked the shadow until it disappeared completely into the dense jungle foliage....
2023-07-11 04:49:17 +0000 UTC
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With the sun just beginning to peek over the horizon, Talia confirmed her suit and equipmen...
2023-07-11 02:06:32 +0000 UTC
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Talia let out a deep breath, the morning air bringing a bare hint of rare humidity for the ...
2023-07-11 02:05:33 +0000 UTC
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She didn’t want to get into a snark contest with her AI. It was nearly akin to talking to...
2023-07-09 23:25:00 +0000 UTC
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The damage to the Bootstrap Module was extensive, but superficial. The creature had left de...
2023-07-09 23:22:45 +0000 UTC
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[Warning: An unidentified creature is attacking Bootstrap Module. Sentinel Turret a...
2023-07-08 23:49:19 +0000 UTC
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Talia woke to a stiff body and dry mouth. She’d been too tired to eat one of her survival...
2023-07-08 23:47:53 +0000 UTC
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USD: The next day
Location: Meltisar, Mil-1A, Naval Academy, Instructor Housing BLKA, Alex’s Room
The meeting had left Alex feeling stressed and worn out. That didn’t mute her enthusiasm when she and Elis had returned to her apartment and her sister had cooked cheesy potatoes ...
2023-07-07 22:12:42 +0000 UTC
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The materials required for the turret took her an hour to collect. While there was plenty o...
2023-07-07 19:01:57 +0000 UTC
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The holo-display flickered, trying to project a readout on the shattered console. It failed...
2023-07-07 00:57:35 +0000 UTC
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[Notice: User survival chance has declined due to potential conflict with native te...
2023-07-07 00:55:00 +0000 UTC
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The sensation of speed was exhilarating as Talia navigated her way across the rugged terrai...
2023-07-04 16:29:56 +0000 UTC
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Talia raced around the desert, her heart pounding with excitement as she put the RSU-7S thr...
2023-07-03 15:38:39 +0000 UTC
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It only took a few minutes to haul the fabricator out of the escape pod and set it up. She moved fast despite feeling slightly fatigued. Once again, she used the crate as a makeshift seat while the fabri...
2023-07-02 20:06:16 +0000 UTC
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