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 that were armed not just with a dune buggy with a r...
2023-07-24 00:44:57 +0000 UTC View Post
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 warning. Her eyes felt like someone was pressing t...
2023-07-21 23:56:07 +0000 UTC View Post
[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.]
“What’s the exact scan range?” Talia as...
2023-07-21 02:06:55 +0000 UTC View Post
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 downed a survival ration and quickly got her suit...
2023-07-20 04:50:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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 would be the hottest day yet, and it was still only...
2023-07-19 05:33:58 +0000 UTC View Post
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 wait had left her in an odd state of limbo. For the...
2023-07-18 23:29:24 +0000 UTC View Post
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 harder to keep track of everything. Some things she had...
2023-07-18 05:21:51 +0000 UTC View Post<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 drummed on the console as she stared at the power ...
2023-07-17 05:25:58 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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 conditions. The young man was silent, his focus on...
2023-07-16 21:39:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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 audible over the rush in her ears. “Can you translat...
2023-07-15 20:38:35 +0000 UTC View Post
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. She shifted and checked the small compartment beh...
2023-07-14 06:29:41 +0000 UTC View Post
As Talia emerged from the tunnel, the sky was a welcoming blue, with tiny puffs of white clouds in the far distance. If someone had told her ...
2023-07-14 06:28:44 +0000 UTC View Post
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 for what felt like an eternity, trying to find a p...
2023-07-12 23:49:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Talia’s suit hissed as she unsealed her helmet, pulling it off with a tired sigh. The decontamination sequence had just finished, the light...
2023-07-12 23:48:03 +0000 UTC View PostAs the resource drone continued to fabricate, Talia delved into the maps and reports generated by her two QCD-2P quadcopters. They had catalogu...
2023-07-12 04:04:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Talia leaned into the soft synthetic fabric of her bed. It was a simple futon style that laid directly on the floor, with a set of silky shee...
2023-07-11 20:41:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Her rifle tracked the shadow until it disappeared completely into the dense jungle foliage. The adrenaline spike sent her heart racing, but s...
2023-07-11 04:49:17 +0000 UTC View Post
With the sun just beginning to peek over the horizon, Talia confirmed her suit and equipment were good to go while exchanging the fusion cell...
2023-07-11 02:06:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Talia let out a deep breath, the morning air bringing a bare hint of rare humidity for the desert landscape. The sun rose slowly over the hor...
2023-07-11 02:05:33 +0000 UTC View Post
She didn’t want to get into a snark contest with her AI. It was nearly akin to talking to oneself, so she turned and began to fetch the mat...
2023-07-09 23:25:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The damage to the Bootstrap Module was extensive, but superficial. The creature had left deep gouges in the outer shell and torn away most of...
2023-07-09 23:22:45 +0000 UTC View Post
[Warning: An unidentified creature is attacking Bootstrap Module. Sentinel Turret appears to be ineffective.]
A roar v...
2023-07-08 23:49:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Talia woke to a stiff body and dry mouth. She’d been too tired to eat one of her survival rations before falling asleep, and she regretted ...
2023-07-08 23:47:53 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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 for dinner. But she did spend most of the evening ...
2023-07-07 22:12:42 +0000 UTC View Post
The materials required for the turret took her an hour to collect. While there was plenty of Durasteel lying around, the more advanced resour...
2023-07-07 19:01:57 +0000 UTC View Post
The holo-display flickered, trying to project a readout on the shattered console. It failed, and her visor HUD acted as backup, relaying the ...
2023-07-07 00:57:35 +0000 UTC View Post
[Notice: User survival chance has declined due to potential conflict with native technological species.]
“Thanks for...
2023-07-07 00:55:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The sensation of speed was exhilarating as Talia navigated her way across the rugged terrain, the RSU-7S handling everything with ease. She l...
2023-07-04 16:29:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Talia raced around the desert, her heart pounding with excitement as she put the RSU-7S through its paces. The vehicle was fast and responsiv...
2023-07-03 15:38:39 +0000 UTC View Post
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 fabricator provided a workspace and tabletop. The quick...
2023-07-02 20:06:16 +0000 UTC View Post