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Spring Test Drive Meme!

Welcome to the Current Test Drive for The Revival Project!

This game is a spin-off from the closed The Drift Fleet game. For more information about the game, including more details on the setting, please check out the FAQ here or the premise here.

A thread on the TDM will be required for all applications. Please view the FAQ for information about how this works. Any questions about the game please direct to the comment section of the FAQ as well.

If you are a Drift Fleet alumni bringing your character from the game, please label your character as 'DFAU' on your top level. Also, keep in mind you have complete flexibility on how your character comes here. They could be taken before endgame, after endgame, two years after, one year before, etc. It's up to you! If you want to completely restart your character, they're not considered DFAU anymore and won't need the label.

So go! Explore Agra 10! And, as always, HAVE FUN!

Thread ideas:

- Explore the city! There's a map here and a bit more description of some of the buildings here. Most of the buildings are run down and have clearly been abandoned for years; fortunately, the water treatment center appears to be working, but power is intermittent and unreliable. The hotel seems to be the most crowded, but you might want into what appears to be an abandoned storefront and find someone else scavenging or even sleeping.

- There are spaceships! That's right, there are currently several small spaceships grounded in the hangar. They appear to have power, but only one ship will let you enter. (For test drive purposes, the ship that will let you enter is up to you, so just pick whichever name appeals, and go for it!) The other ships won't open for you, but it might be worth poking around the one that will...

- Do you hear a storm? A giant, power-altering storm has been ravaging part of the planet for a month. It shows ghosts of people you know and those you don't. It drains you of any super-human abilities and tries its best to keep you from getting to its origin. Are you going to try anyways? Or are you going to chase the whispers of people from your past? More information can be found here.

- Can you hear me now? Upon arrival, your character will have on their person a small, handheld communications device. Maybe they know exactly how to use a computer, smartphone, or tablet, and immediately blast out a text or video trying to figure out what's going on. Or maybe they're not so tech-savvy after all, and everyone is about to get a lovely shot right up your character's left nostril.

- Wildcard! You're welcome to use any previous test drive scenarios or previous game events as a basis for a thread/situation, or simply make up your own! Keep in mind that you're currently stranded on a planet with only basic necessities, but there is enough food and fresh water. Creature comforts, however, seem to be distinctly lacking...

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Exploring Calvin was really not sure what to think here. He was stuck in a new world, with no clear clue what was going on, or why. Sure, he got the download, and the part of his mind occupied by Henry McCoy's gifted brain was working on solutions even now, but he was hurt, bleeding, and confused.

The last thing he remembered was getting attacked by Ahab while he was impersonating Scott in order to help Cable get the Original Five back home again. Even that was blurry. And every time he turned to fast he seemed to list to the side and toward the ground. If it wasn't for the telekinesis he had picked up from Jean Grey, he would have fallen, likely not get back up, several times.

That and Hank's agility, anyway. He groaned as he staggered along, looking for p[eople, or signs, or... something.

"Great, Calvin. Now you're stuck on an alien planet. Just great. This is probably the X-Men's fault. It usually is." Talking to himself? Oops.

***

storm

Staring upward at the oncoming storm, strips of sheer ripped and wrapped around his torso, Calvin swore. As it closed in, he could feel himself batted around, and more, drained, He cried out as he felt power slip form him, causing him to fall to his knees.

As the clouds of the storm closed in, he saw ghostly images flicker around him, flitting from place to place. He knew those faces. Most of them he had hurt, or even killed, over the years. The flickered into existence, moving across his vision, then faded, and he shuddered, eyes wide, feverish, and sure he was going to die.

"What hell is this?"

***

network
[Video]

[ The video shows a man slumped back against a wall, bloody bandages, or something like bandages around his middle, otherwise shirtless body. He looks loopy. tired, and sick. But he focuses on the screen. His voice is rough, halting, and quiet. ]

Is this damn thing working?

Can I get some help, please?

I would rather not die on an alien planet.

***

Wildcard!

Edited 2020-03-03 05:57 (UTC)

[Well that... Is not good. Altair supposes it's good he chose to switch his expertise.]

I'm on my way. I won't say stay where you are as it doesn't look like you'll be going anywhere without help.

Okay. Yeah., I don't think I am wandering anymore.

Nice city though.

A little post-apocalyptic, but I've seen worse.

Like downtown Detroit.

Or like, any part of Alabama.

[ He slides down the wall and is now facing upward, the device's camera on the ground not moving as he glances at it, then closes his eyes. ]

I'm just going to rest, okay?

Can't say I'm familiar with either.

Could you continue speaking to me as I head your way? Won't be long, but you can speak about whatever it is you wish to.

[Depending on how injured he is, Altair figures it's best if he stays awake.

Either way, the energy of an injured man is pretty easy to follow, so he's already on his way.]

[ There is silence for a moment before he rolls, slowly to one side, and faces the camera, eyes still mostly closed, and nods. ]

Nnngh, I will... try?

What's your name, sailor? How long have you....nnnnn, been here?

[ His head lols to one side and he fights to correct it. ]

Any mutants here? X-Men, factor, force, even? Not X-Static, though, those guys were assholes.

Thank you.

[Altair is using the Force to move much faster than a normal man could, very glad that he's as powerful now as he used to be back home.

He's holding his communicator very carefully to ensure it's in a place where he can be heard and can also hear what's being said.] My name is Altair. I've been here longer than I like to admit.

[Not that being here is all bad, but it doesn't seem relevant.]

There are mutants, yes. Though whether they're a part of the groups you listed, I do not know.

Altair. Like the star, or star system? Or whatever that is?

[ he is not sure he is making sense, but fuck it. who cares? He'd saved Scott and the damn world. Not bad for a fuck up.

Staring at the camera, and beyond, he swallows. ]

Good. Make sure they know I am here. so they can hide or run to the opposite side of things.

Also, also. Doc? When you come within 20 feet, I will feel and mimic your powers, abilities, and knowledge. Sorry. Can't... can't help it.