filtered to the crew of the atalanta

[alsohawkeye]

[ She may reply in text later but this at least starts off video because an introduction is of limited use if you wouldn't recognize the person making it if you passed them in the hall. Kate is leaned against a railing down at the dock, image carefully framed so she's visible from the shoulders up but off center, the better to show the bulk of a ship behind her. She smiles, polite but warm, a trace of genuine excitement in it she's not bothering to hide. ]

Hello! Some of us have met before but if not, I'm Kate Bishop and behind me you see the warship Atalanta. I'm now its captain and you're getting this message because you are its crew. Welcome.



I thought I'd introduce myself, then if you can each do the same we can all get a head start on getting to know each other and talk about what's next. I'm attaching the crew list in text and am going to stop filming because it's loud as hell down here, I just wanted to give you a glimpse. [ she pauses, and her smile ticks crooked and wider ] Of the ship. I look forward to meeting in person and working together soon.

[ The feed ends and a text comes next, as promised. ]

CAPTAIN: Kate Bishop
FIRST OFFICER: Deucalion
OPERATOR: Milagros Gallo
PILOT: Garrett Hawke (Trainee Capacity)
OPERATIVE: Fenris
OPERATIVE: Emily Finch

To those of you who don't know me, I've been with the ZDG for about five years now. I served most recently on the Durga during the post-crash mission, and before that on the Erebus, where I specialized in in-Matrix recon and combat. I've also done some weapons work and a little piloting, and when I'm not on mission I work as a trainer. If you have questions, feel free to ask.

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[alsohawkeye]

In a show of responsible and egalitarian captaining or something like that, here are my own answers:

1. About 5 years.

2. "standard modern earth" in 2014 except with superpowered heroes and villains, aliens, magic users, interdimensional and space travel.

3. Projectile weaponry is my specialty, followed by various types of close quarters combat. My favorites are classic recurve bows and hand to hand, but I've done it all. My weakest areas are technical matters and the parts of an extraction where you talk the subject around. I can upload anomalous abilities, but that's because I'm very familiar with and comfortable with them, not because I ever had them myself in my matrix, so it's somewhat limited.

4. I have some experience and training in piloting but only ever served as a back-up. I'm an excellent shot with on-board weapons. I can do basic first aid including stitching if necessary. I can juggle. I will kick your ass at slap cup. I train people in real world combat skills.

5. I'd like to learn more about the mechanical/technical side of things, particularly basic ship repairs and operator programming.

7. I don't have a lot of hard and fast rules about missions, I think context is too important for absolutes. The Atalanta is a midweight which makes it a versatile ship, so we will probably do a little of everything. But I will say this much: we will never redpill someone by force or trickery or anything less than honesty about what it really means, unless the only alternative is death by Agent. That's my number one rule.