THE REVENANT
18 Dec 2024Jav Marlo
THE REVENANTAfter nearly losing his life while exploring a Thargoid Spire site in search of components, Commander Jav Marlo has recovered from his injuries and is now allowing Ayumi to attempt retrieving Thargoid drone components from an invaded military camp.
5 NOVEMBER 3310, HIP 38235, Orbit of the Satellite of the Third Planet
This is Commander Jav Marlo, aboard the Electra II, approaching the Sasaki Military Camp in the HIP 38235 system. Aegis intelligence reports indicate that the site has been invaded by Thargoid revenants. Who knows what they’re looking for there? I failed in my last attempt to retrieve components from those drones for Professor Palin. Since then, Ayumi has been insistent that she could succeed where I failed. So today, we are following her plan.
The Electra II gliding into HIP 38235 3 A
OK. We’re doing this the silent way this time… I’m approaching cold and undetected, and landing three klicks away, as you requested.
The Electra II landing 3 klicks away from Sasaki Military Camp
Ayumi, are you ready to disembark?
Yes, ready here. Disembarking… Don’t worry. I’ve got this.
I’d feel better if you took the SRV, or at least some proper armor. You saw what those things did to me in a Dominator suit.
Trust me. I have a plan. And I need to move fast.
You my leave. I will be fine.
Ayumi disembarking the Electra II
Roger. I’ll wait for your signal from orbit. I’m transferring the log to your comms. Please keep recording and comment on anything Palin might find useful.
Roger.
And take care.
Go away! I’ll be like a ghost.
(Sighs) Comms out.
The Electra II departing
Ok, I’m alone now. It's a long walk to the base. I better start moving.
Ayumi observing Sasaki Military Camp from afar
(…)
(Heavy breathing) I’m approaching the base, using the slope as cover. Those rocks over there should be a good spot for reconnaissance.
Ayumi approaching Sasaki Military Camp
(…)
There. I can see the landing platform, and at least one Revenant patrolling the outskirts. I need to get closer.
Ayumi reckoning Sasaki Military Camp
(…)
I’m passing by the landing platform now. From here, I can see a lot of activity inside the base walls. I think I see a way in.
Ayumi passing by the landing platform
(…)
I’m about to enter the inner courtyard.
Ayumi about to enter the base’s inner courtyard
(Deep breath) There’s a banshee and several revenants patrolling. I cannot fight them all.
A banshee and some revenants patrolling Sasaki Military Camp
(…)
The base has no power. The defense systems are down, and the Thargoids can float around at their leisure.
The deactivated defence systems at Sasaki Military Camp
(…)
I can't get to the command center door without being spotted, but I see the power module, and it's connected to the command center. That's my way in.
Ayumi locating the power module
(…)
I reached the lateral door. I’m overcharging the lock now.
Ayumi overcharging a lock
(…)
(Deep breath) I’m in. I’m in.
Ayumi entering the power building at Sasaki Military Camp
What a mess! I can see some fires… but no corpses… or anything valuable in the lockers. This place was abandoned before the Thargoids arrived.
Ayumi inspecting the lockers at Sasaki Military Camp
Power Center is offline. Level 3 security. Glad I brought an E-breach and a power core with me.
Ayumi locating the Power Core
The E-breach is working. Let’s put some light in here.
Ayumi using an E-breach
I just powered up the base. Let’s see how the Thargoids outside react to this.
Ayumi activating the power core at Sasaki Military Camp
They’re more active now. Looking for intruders. I’d better stay indoors.
Thargoids patrolling Sasaki Military Camp after the station powered up
I’m running to the Command Center.
Ayumi running to the Sasaki Military Camp Command Centre
I found it. I’d better find the main control panel. The Thargoids are getting very nervous out there.
Ayumi reaching the Command Center
Here it is… marvelous.
Ayumi finding the main control panel
Okay… I think the Thargoids have finally detected me. They’ve entered combat mode… and they’re coming toward the Command Center… exactly what I needed.
The Thargoids coming towards the Command Centre
Alright… this is it. Activating all security systems. Let’s see what happens if I power up all these military grade defense turrets.
(Fire and explosions)
Fire and explosions at Sasaki Military Camp
(Deep sigh) Beautiful.
Ayumi watching the defence turrets destroying the Thargoids at Sasaki Military Camp
A job well done. (Comms buzz) Jav, do you copy? I’m done here. The base is secured. You may land.
Well done. Did you get the piece from the Revenant?
Well… there are all kinds of pieces scattered around. You can come and pick what you want.
Ayumi observing the remnants of the Thargoids at Sasaki Military Camp
I’m on my way. But we don’t have much time. Titan Cocijo is on the move. Aegis says it’s heading for the Sol system.
Do you mean it’s going to Earth?
Could be.
How many people live there?
More than 20 billions. They know it’s impossible to evacuate them all. There are major riots on every planet and station. We need to go there and help in any way we can.