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.

Comments

[forcemageure]

Well then! I'm Hawke, I've been with nothing for any length of time, but I have had 'the basic ability not to get anyone killed' drilled directly into the back of my head.

On that note I'd like to know when I can see the inside of the ship, if that's possible? I assume you'd like me to familiarize myself with all the things I have to touch.

[milagros]

Captain.

Milagros Gallo. I've served as an operator for the past year, and did a stint prior to that as a matrix operative.

( and ... what

mila has no idea what kind of delightful engaging things are supposed to go here, so there aren't any. )

[halatinous]

[Hawke's is the only name he recognizes, which is fine--better than expected, in fact. And this captain seems cordial enough.]

fenris. i haven't been here long.

[That's real fuckin' helpful, guy.]

[emptychamber]

Nice to meet you, captain. I usually go by Finch, though I'm sure I'll have a proper callsign shortly.

[She trusts she doesn't need to spell out that this means she's newer than anyone, including herself, would probably strictly prefer.]

Maybe it would be simplest to meet at some point to discuss my background and your expectations?

[Emily is not yet great at texting. Also mildly paranoid, but that's no reason not to be responsive. She did want something to do, after all.]

[scission]

Deucalion. Roughly a year's experience as an operative, most recently assisting with extractions on the Scramasax and rehabilitation on the Shangrila. Those are my specialisations, though I have some prior experience in leading, before I cause any doubts.

[Not that Kate will need to be told about that. Which leads him to the next part-]

[PRIVATE TO KATE]

I suppose we should take some time to speak face to face, Captain.

[alsohawkeye]

You can all thank our lovely operator for giving me the idea, but rather than ask each of you individually and haphazardly as I've been doing, please answer this brief survey. Obviously I'm not making any promises that I will deliver on whatever you say here, but I'm also not necessarily holding you to it in the future. It's just a baseline for us to start working from. The questions re: skills and training are the most important. It's my hope that we can help each other out on those fronts.

1. How long ago were you unplugged?

2. Briefly describe the key features of the sort of matrix you came from. I've seen a lot of them, so broad strokes are fine. 'It's earth in 2014 but zombies took over' 'there are knights and kings and no technology' 'i was blue and had four arms and lived in space this technology is so lame', etc. It's helpful to know what your background frame of reference is for those of you who are very new.

3. For all except our operator: what are your strongest in-matrix skills? What are your weakest? Can you upload anomalous abilities?

4. Other than the job you've been assigned, do you have any other real world skills or experience you think could be useful? Medical/mechanical/piloting/brewing/making slop taste good/anything

5. Are there any particular skills you're most interested in learning, either in-matrix or out?

6. Is there any type of mission you're most hoping for?

7. Is there any type of mission you're morally opposed to in some way?