in space, no one can hear you struggle to open doors (un: aqua)

[aequoreal]

[ What up Reverie Terminal, it's your glowy superdad back on the network again. Apollo is looking pensive today and not quite his usual sunny self. Next to him is someone who's making his first public appearance: Kaldur'ahm faces the camera, gills at his neck clearly visible, a reserved smile on his face. He gives a nod. ]

As you all know, several areas of the station remain inaccessible to us. I believe several people have been talking about ways to open them or attempting to do so already. Brute force may be a means to gain access to a central command deck or something similar. If enough of us work together, especially those of us stronger or superpowered, we may be able to get through.

[ Here, he glances at Apollo, who adds after a beat: ]

Dirk raised a good point: what if those doors have been locked off for a good reason? What if there's something on the other side that needs to be locked away like, I don't know, a pathogen? Or whatever it is that's wiped out the original station crew?

[ Apollo lifts a hand, as if to stem an imaginary silent protest: ]

I'm not saying we shouldn't still give it a go, because after that video Henryk received it's been made pretty clear to us that we need to get off this ship as soon as possible. But it's something we should maybe be prepared for.

So what we're asking is whether or not there's anyone out there who's good at forcefields? Or might have some insight in to how we should tackle this? Just in case we open a door and, uh. Regret it.

[ Apollo frowns a little, determination replacing the pensive expression from before. ]

So there you have it. I know Amos has some good ideas about creating an airlock in case we open a door to an unpressurised deck. But has anyone else got any ideas? [ to which Kaldur adds: ] We would welcome your thoughts and input.

Comments

UN: NavySpear

[charlieoscar]

[Mike's face appears, mouth thin, a vee between his brows. Not quite a frown, but he definitely has thoughts.]

Have you got any fail-safes set for it things go FUBAR? Containment and quarantine protocols?

[aequoreal]

( ah. military. kaldur knows the terminology, even if he himself was never part of the military. he has worked with those that have been. )

I do not think there are any in place station-wide, at least not that I know. But that is part of why we are making this announcement. If you have suggestions, please share them.

text; un: perdu

[atome]

I can set up something.
It's like a forcefield.

But I don't think it would do anything against pathogens or possible infections. I've never tested it that way.

[aequoreal]

It may still be useful. In what ways have you tested it, if you do not mind my asking?

un: burton

[tumang]

still working on it. Been running through vac suits to make sure they're all functional.

You're looking to get into the ops deck? I need engineering. But I can set you up with an airlock. close up the section of the deck you'll be working in, make sure whoever's in there with you has a vac suit, pop the door. If it's a vacuum on the other side, only the section locked off will depressurize.

I can also provide backup since I've got a weapon, in case you're worried there's something behind it.

[aequoreal]

That seems a wise precaution. ( he's seen amos on the network and appreciates the expertise regarding space. )

From the ops deck, it may be possible to open other doors, though I do not know this for certain. I agree that engineering should be a priority as well.

still on video

[solarcharged]

God, you're a useful guy to have around. Has anyone ever told you that?

audio; un: ku78p

[lightduties]

[This guy understood like zero of that but he absolutely hones in on the mention of brute force.]

If force is needed to open a new path, I can assist if a writing tool is provided.

[aequoreal]

Why a writing tool, if you do not mind the question?

audio; un: mori

[setpoint]

I don't know if I like the idea of forcing one of the doors open. Like you said, there might be something worth locking away behind them, and then we might not have a way to shut it again.

[aequoreal]

That is a concern. ( unseen, kaldur nods. ) I think it is worth the risk, however. Provided suitable precautions are taken. Do you disagree? ( it's a genuine question. he is more than willing to weigh the pros and cons. the same, he's sure, holds for apollo. )

audio; un: gunny

[marineris]

Seems like you've got a few ideas for containment, but if you need more back up, count me in. If I could find my armor, then we'd really be in business.

[solarcharged]

Armour? [ Unseen on the other end of the audio feed, Apollo's eyebrows quirk in surprise. ] What kind of armour?

audio; un: alucard

[reposing]

As I told Apollo before, I will offer my strength. I've been conserving it as much as I'm able to.

I'm not concerned about any contaminants effecting me, specifically, but I am concerned about others. If there's a way to protect the rest of the station, then I will be satisfied.

[solarcharged]

We're hoping to have some kind of airlock or forcefield in place before we do anything. Last thing we want is to unleash whatever cleaned out the original station crew.

Thanks for the support. Hope you're not conserving it too much. [ Then, with a hint of a grin on his end of the audio feed, he adds: ] Managing to stay awake?

text; un: H. Gurszky

[magneticfields]

[ Erik frowns in thought, and concern, as he watches the video. There seems to be something more than the issue of the doors weighing on Apollo, but this is hardly the time to bring that up.

The issue here is to determine how to get himself involved in this without revealing what would make him best suited to it. First, because if there is an emergency, he's the best suited on the station to save all of them as quickly as possible. Second, because he really wants to know what's behind those damned doors. ]

I'd like to accompany the party on this attempt, if I may. I have the most metalwork expertise, if that ends up being necessary. And I'm good at worksite safety.

[ A little too good, in the end. ]

[solarcharged]

[ gdi erik just come clean already ]

Worksite safety. Are you bringing hard hats and high vis jackets?

voice- un: brightness_kholin

[veristitalian]

What about concentrating on doors in areas that can be sealed off?

We might need to ask people to evacuate one of the habitat rings, or part of one, but there are enough closing doors that it might be possible to enter a portion of the station, seal it behind you, and then treat it as quarantined for a period of time.

[aequoreal]

Sealing areas off is a good plan. Also in light of the fact that we might open a door to an unpressurised area. But keeping it quarantined may help with possible contaminants as well.

Do you have experience with quarantine protocols?

( text | un: revan )

[warcried]

I should be able to help with containment if you need additional resources. I can create something fairly similar to a forcefield.

[aequoreal]

I think additional resources would be very welcome at this junction.

un: pierre

[mirrortide]

i guess i could make an air lock id need some water for it though

also whats a pathogen

un: apollo2

[solarcharged]

[ well well well, we meet again PAL ]

A virus. Or a germ. Something that might be in the air on the other side of the door.

un: timaeusTestified

[splinten]

I don't have anything to offer on that end.
But for what it's worth, I'm mostly immortal and space flight capable. I want to be on the frontlines for anything that might endanger the people here.

un: apollo2

[solarcharged]

Space flight capable? Immortal?? You kept those quiet...