Author's Note

Sorry people the size thing for the words aren't working at the moment luckily the bold and center still work

The Forgotten lands

Mission 3 The forgotten lands

Briefing:

1.Explore the land

2.Watch out for any ruins

3.Drink some tea with the engineers downstairs in remembrance of the Victorian era

Pov Eric

Date [L+7]
Time : 8:00 am
Location: Unknown lands

When we set down on land yesterday I went straight to bed as I got only five hours of sleep the whole trip. After a nights rest I did my morning routine, shower, teeth, and contemplating the meaning of life before walking towards the WAR TABLE and turning it on. After the computer started up I opened the salvage report from the engineers.

“Commander we were able to salvage the two rail guns along with the Anti air/Missile laser weapon systems. Sadly the weapons in the armory were too corroded and rusty to use anymore. We were able to salvage from the ship the armor and the generators both we can install as soon as we have landed. -- Creed the Badass engineer P.S I got tons of cigars if you want some.”

When I finished reading the note the lights in the room got noticeably brighter “I guess the engineers finished installing the generators also Creed still has some cigars? Well time to visit the resident Badass engineer.”

After a quick cigar run

Sitting down in the chair next to the table I lit up the cigar in my mouth taking a puff as I looked once more at the screen trying to think of which way to send some scouts before simply sending in a increasing radial pattern. While the troops start searching the area I grabbed the flash drive I left yesterday on the table when I went to bed. As I inserted the flash drive into the the table computer? ”Tomputer?Comptable? Eh whatever.” I opened the files contained on the flash drive, there was a lot of information on here for example the genetic sequences of their soldiers? “Okay cartel what the hell…I guess that answers the question of who joins it.”

Other than the whole genes of their soldiers I found blueprints on experimental ships that never made it to the battlefield, I also found the blueprints to the railguns and lasers the zumwalt had.The other things I’ll send to amber as she is smarter than me and maybe could make heads or tails of the projects. Copying the stuff from the flash drive I sent it back to HQ via the upgraded communications.

Getting up from the chair I walked towards the door wanting to check the tech we found on the cartel vessel. Exiting the cockpit I walked towards the science/engineering department near the middle of the ship.

One “Short” walk later

Reaching the door to the department I opened it expecting chaos as the engineers and scientist don't get along too well.The first thing I noticed was no screaming and that the room was slightly tinted blue.Looking at the center of the room I spotted the engineers and scientists all huddled around something glowing blue.Confused I started walking towards them intent on finding what the hell is happening.One of the engineers must have spotted me as the crowd formed a line which allowed me to see that the glove we got from the cartel was glowing blue.

“Commander what are you doing here sir?” One of the engineers questioned.

“Just visiting to see what we found on the cartel vessels,” I answered

“um well sir as you can see the glove is kind of glowing at the moment after it kind of reduced a steel box to a crumpled mess,” One of the scientist said while pointing to a box that looked crushed and would make you doubt your tetanus shot. Walking towards the glove I wondered what activated it?

“Did any of you guys touch the glove before it started glowing” I said as all eyes turned towards a scientist, when he saw everybody looking at him he ran out of the room fearing for his life.

Picking up the glove and backpack I decided since its glowing already I can't possibly mess up more than the other guy. After putting on the backpack and the accompanying glove on my left hand I pointed the glove towards the box and before everyone's eyes the box started to fix itself to a point where it looked freshly made. I made a pinching motion and the box started to float upwards.

“Sir how did you know to make those hand gestures?” One of the engineers questioned.

“A guess” was my short answer. They all just looked at me as if I was crazy before shrugging and getting back to work on the other stuff we salvaged. Seeing as no one is asking for it back I ran out the department intending to go back to the cockpit with the stuff.

Another “Short” walk later

When I made it back to the cockpit I sat down once more sat down waiting for anything.

“You know what I’m going to go get a cup of tea while I wait” I thought out loud craving earl grey tea for some reason.

After getting some tea and honey

Sitting back down yet again this time with earl grey tea which I sipped eagerly I waited for anything to happen.Bored I brought out a deck of cards from one of my pockets as I was bored enough to warrant playing solitaire.Luckily I didn't have to wait too long as a alert sounded from the monitor in front of me alerting me that something was founded “ or was it if my men are under attack?” Looking at the screen I deduced it was the first one thankfully.

Opening communications with the men I saw several marines in front of a partially buried pyramid that looks as if it came out of central America. “Marines why are you guy standing in front of a pyramid that looks buried?” I was more confused than anything as to why there was a freaking pyramid out here.

“Um well sir we spotted a animal and since we're in a new land we decided to hunt it but it kind of fled into the bushes and when we were chasing it we found this pyramid” The marine nervously said.

“Wait so you guys saw an animal out here and decided to hunt it?” I questioned

“Yes sir?” the marine meeped out.

“Why didn't you tell us! The men are itching for a hunt hell we could have brought out the helicopters to help!” I exclaimed much to the confusion of the marine,” Hell you know what I'm telling the men to get the elephant guns and pith helmets oh and I’m going to send some men into the pyramid.”

Grabbing the microphone and pressing the transmit button “Men scouts have spotted animals here so you have permission to hunt whatever you like just bring back meat to cook and trophies to hang, elephant guns and pith helmets are necessary. Oh and will delta squad please report to the osprey number 7 for a mission.” Going upstairs I grabbed a pith helmet and a elephant gun from the emergency hunting supplies cabinet.(the engineers were really bored.)

One trip down to the hanger

Stepping out of the elevator I came to the hanger where men were running around with pith helmets and elephant guns, one squad stood out near the osprey numbered 7.

Walking towards them they must have spotted me as they saluted. “Am I that noticeable?”

“Delta squad a marine scout squad have found a buried pyramid north-east of us your job is to scout it out and report back. Hey as a bonus if you guys get the job done quick you guys might be able to get actual food instead of the MREs we have,” that might have inspired them as the ran aboard the osprey hoping to get the job done quickly enough to get actual food. Spotting a dustoff moving onto the launch platforms I ran towards it hoping to get on it before it leaves.

One of the marines must have spotted me as the side door opened allowing me to jump aboard.

Ten minutes later

Looking out the door as the dustoff flew over the ground I had a urge to sing something manly.

“ We're men among men and manly men.

Yes, manly men are we.

We're men among manly men among manly,

Manly men are we.

We'll sail up north and cross the ice

And cross the barren snowfields.

You've gotta be tough, and you've gotta be a man

To club the baby harp seal,

To club the baby harp seal.

We're men among men and manly men.

Yes, manly men are we.

We're men among manly men among manly,

Manly men are we.

We'll drive out west on a buffalo hunt

In a venture bold and daring.

We'll shoot one again and again and again

While the others stand there staring.

While the others stand there staring.

We're men among men and manly men.

Yes, manly men are we.

We're men among manly men among manly,

Manly men are we.

When we shoot him down, he'll get back up,

So we'll shoot him down again.

But he'll get back up, so we'll shoot him down

'Cause we are manly man.

And a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do

When a man is a man among men,

And a man among men's gotta do what a man's

Gotta do as a man among men.

We'll hunt the black rhinoceros down

On the plain so dry and hot.

We'll blow him over and take his horn

And leave the rest to rot,

Yes, leave the rest to rot.

And a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do

When a man is a man among men,

And a man among men's gotta do what a man's

Gotta do as a man among men.

We'll take that horn and sell it to

Our Taiwanese connections.

They'll grind it up into medicine

So men can get erections,

So men can get erections.

And a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do

When a man is a man among men,

And a man among men's gotta do what a man's

Gotta do as a man among men.

We're men among men and manly men.

Yes, manly men are we.

We're men among manly men among manly,

Manly men are we.

Come on men, let's kill it!

What are we? Women!”

As I finished the song we spotted a herd of deer below us, Luckily they are not sentient. One of the marines handed me a knife, taking the knife I know what I must do. I must become a manly man. The other marines also pulled out knives, when we were right over them about twenty feet above them we jumped knowing we were the men of the men aboard the airship. We are MANLY MEN and we shall Show NO FEAR.

Meanwhile with Delta Squad

Pov Delta

Stepping out onto the grass in front of the buried pyramid we stared at it for about five seconds before rushing inside intending to get all the Intel we can as fast as possible. Running up to pictures on the wall we took pictures before speeding down the hall while taking as many photos as possible. Stepping into a chamber that held vases and gold, we took some pieces of vases for the scientists to date while six of the other deltas opened their bags as they stuffed as much gold as they can for trophies. Done with the room we rushed out and back into the osprey much to the surprise of the pilot.(Man that was quick)

Outside the Enterprise

Pov Eric

The hunting was a huge success as every soldier sent out their had caught something.

The area outside of the Enterprise was full of fires as the crew BBQ their catches.

I was sitting next to the engineers dressed as a steampunk explorer as I enjoyed the freshly cooked meat. The engineers around me were dressed all in steampunk clothes drinking tea mixed with alcohol to give it a bit of a kick. Sipping my tea I felt another song coming so I set down the tea and stood up.

“We've got a steampunk revolution

We're tired of all your so-called evolution

We've darted back to 1886

Don't ask us why; that's how we get our kicks

Out with the new

In with the old

Out with the new

In with the old

Our underworld isn't filled with fear

Just brass and copper, leather scrap, and rusty gear

You can keep your hip-hop techno-pop-rock schleppin-dub

I'm on my way to a coal-powered underground vintage pub

We've got a steampunk revolution

We're tired of all your so-called evolution

We've darted back to 1886

Don't ask us why; that's how we get our kicks

Out with the new

In with the old

Out with the new

In with the old

Your subculture shops at the mall

We build ours with blowtorch, needle, thread, and leather awl

With our antique clock parts we've taken fine art to fashion

And now we're spreading worldwide to circle the globe with a furious passion

We've got a steampunk revolution

We're tired of all your so-called evolution

We've darted back to 1886

Don't ask us why; that's how we get our kicks

We've got a steampunk revolution

We're tired of all your so-called evolution

We've darted back to 1886

Don't ask us why; that's how we get our kicks

Out with the new

In with the old”

As I finished the engineers started clapping while Osprey number 7 flew over us full of people who just want to have a meal. I held up my cup and said “my fellow engineers this land is full of unmined ores and deposits of coal I think this is a good place to set up not only a base but a city dedicated to the future.” the other engineers raised their cups in agreement before we took a long sip. I can see it now this land will be the foundation of the city of tomorrow.

Mission 3 Complete

Briefing:

You have scouted the land around the enterprise and found evidence of Life

You have hunted the native fauna living here

You have earned the title "MANLY MAN"

Bravo good sir you Have drunk tea with the engineers

Blueprints unlocked:

Naval shipyard

Ships

Genes of the cartel soldiers

Rail guns

laser point defense system

Cybernetics

TMD

E-99

Time/Dimesion machine

Continue to next mission? Y/N