Event #14: THE GIFT OF BLESSED SILENCE
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Event #14: THE GIFT OF BLESSED SILENCE
Though the vote was contentious, the Corsairs have decided to capture the facility. This will require an enormous mobilization of forces, but it is fortunate that the Corsairs are on they fight, unbeknownst to the Empire, on their own domain. In a real sense, the Vault has been preparing for this moment for decades.
The forges burn bright as rail and cannon are brought to bear. This ambitious plan will see Skysplitters placed across the continent as a crack strike force tears through the facility and kills or captures its personnel without putting the site itself to the sword. An operation both forceful and delicate, difficult, but hardly impossible for the Corsairs’ finest.
Missions:
Build the Rail, Ignite the Powder: The Corsairs, working under the cover of night, will need to establish a perimeter around the research facility.
Description: The continent of Bavrecht is usually where the Adamant Curtain, a major airship Legion, makes its base, testing munitions on the continent with constant carpet bombings. Their schedule is a bit irregular, but there are times where their bombing isn’t active. The Corsairs will need to take this opportunity to encircle the research facility and quickly erect temporary rail lines and set up Skysplitters to keep the airspace clear.
Rip Down the Curtain: The Corsairs will need to drive away the Adamant Curtain when it returns.
Description: The Adamant Curtain airship legion is a minor legion primarily concerned with munition testing. Their airships shuttle back and forth to gather new test munitions from the mainland and rest before returning to bombard the continent, and even then often in staggered groups. The Corsairs seek to employ one of these gaps to set up their perimeter, but once they return they will need to then destroy the legion so they can’t provide aid to the research facility or, in desperation, destroy it.
Laboratory Conquest: The Corsairs will need to enter the research facility and sweep it of hostiles, one way or another.
Description: Log Leader required. The Corsairs will be pitted against the 13th Legion Legatus Dr. Emric Folken and his legion of scientists. While not frontline combatants, they have any number of horrific abominations and weaponry available to bring to bear against the Corsair forces. Defeating them in their home turf will be a herculean effort indeed.
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RIP DOWN THE CURTAIN
Date: 2025-10-12 04:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-10-27 11:32 pm (UTC)There is something quite satisfying about using the Corsair's own explosives to blast apart this particular legion—i.e. to bomb the bombers. Aira's tactics are simple, but effective. Just her and her magic carpet make a tiny target up here in the vast sky, and the real magic is that she can accelerate and maneuver so fluidly that even the most nimble airship can't hope to keep up. For safety, it's just a matter of keeping out of the crossfire, and Aira is always vigilant.
By now, she's very familiar with how these imperial airships are built, and Aira targets them one at a time. Using the full capacity of Carpet's speed and agility, she can slip under the individual ships and plant explosives with enough power to disrupt or destroy the engines. She's clad in thick goggles and bespoke armor that protects her vitals while accommodating for the special elements of her yokai power, in case she needs to transform.
As her latest target plummets towards the ground with a trail of smoke and fire, Aira circles around towards one of the Corsair's supply ships; she needs more bombs, and there's no time to dawdle. Maybe she ought to target the enemy flagship next? Bringing that down could really slow their momentum, and she doesn't want the legion getting anywhere close to the laboratory while her friends are inside.
(ooc: Open to anyone! She can pick folks up and fly with them to the flagship in order to help bring it down, or whatever else seems fun.)
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Date: 2025-10-31 12:45 am (UTC)That wasn't to say she wasn't all hands, but still, after hours helping load Skysplitters and reloading the machines and vehicles that were available, well--
It was a tossup as to whether she'd be flying today or not. "Got 'em here!" she calls to Aira.
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Date: 2025-10-31 10:27 pm (UTC)After landing, Aira approaches, yanking off her helmet so that she can wipe at her brow. Carpet, meanwhile, appears to stretch, then stands up on its tassels so that it can give Kanna a friendly wave.
"You doing okay?"
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Date: 2025-10-31 10:44 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-10-31 11:39 pm (UTC)Pointedly, she looks Kanna up and down. So tall, so strong.
"I wanna be the one to take out their flagship. That reinforced hull looks pretty tough, though. I miiight have to set those off from the inside, and I miiight need a badass type of person to help me with that."
Carpet appears to shrug and peer around, playing into the act. There's no other sentient rug around with greater improv skills.
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Date: 2025-10-31 11:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-11-01 01:08 am (UTC)"Only if you're sure. If you're too gassed, then we shouldn't push it."
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Date: 2025-11-01 01:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-11-01 01:54 am (UTC)She grins, then nods toward the explosives.
"I can finish getting these packed if you want to suit up. Maybe grab some coffee, too? Unless you really think you can get a nap in while we're flying over."
Carpet seems slightly offended by the implication, and Aira shakes her head at it. "What? I'm just saying that space'll be tight."
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Date: 2025-11-01 02:02 am (UTC)Center yourself. Don't fall asleep.