The bridge of the Mandoleer’s Folly hummed with the quiet buzz of anticipation as the crew prepared for a special mission that took them beyond the usual call of duty. Celine Ebner, now more frequently on the command deck than in the field, studied the incoming message from RCSC Command with a thoughtful frown. “The … Read More “The Tell Us Party: Episode 1” »
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The chaos was instant and all-consuming as the alarm blared through Mason City, Mason Stanley’s private domain. A cool, disembodied female voice cut through the din, systematically announcing the presence of intruders. Spacedawg Pauly and Maelstrom, the formidable pair from the Mandoleer’s Folly, exchanged quick glances, assessing their rapidly deteriorating situation. “There,” Spacedawg pointed towards … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 9” »
In the dim light of the Mandoleer’s Folly command center, Spacedawg Pauly initiated a secure comm link with Commander Celine Ebner at the Lair. His face, usually calm and collected, was drawn with concern. “Celine, we’ve got a situation,” Spacedawg began, his voice low. “We’ve traced Mason Stanley to his private moon in the Banff … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 8” »
In the cold, sterile interrogation room at the local RCSC base, Captain Murphy shifted uneasily in his chair, a bead of sweat trickling down his temple despite the room’s chill. Across from him, Spacedawg Pauly and Ed Alvis listened intently, recording devices silently capturing every word. Murphy cleared his throat, the gravity of his confession … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 7” »
The legal ramifications of the Nerus Expedition tragedy resulted in a substantial settlement for the survivors. The university, entangled due to Captain Murphy’s employment and subsequent negligence, awarded hefty compensation to the group. Questions surrounding Murphy’s actions and his mysterious disappearance only fueled the controversy and legal battles. Months after the incident, the crew of … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 6” »
In the dense canopy of Drumheller Prime’s forest, the survivors of the *Nereus* expedition huddled together, their temporary shelters swaying gently in the sea breeze. The trauma of Dr. Lucas’s horrific death still hung heavily in the air. Summer Knight, her eyes red from crying, was inconsolable, clutching at the makeshift bracelet Lucas had given … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 5” »
As the days on the uninhabited island stretched into a monotonous rhythm of survival, Jayson Powell, the makeshift leader of the stranded group, faced yet another challenge. The locator beacon’s readout was clear: it needed to be placed higher in the trees to send out a distress signal effectively. “Any volunteers to head up with … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 4” »
The storm raged around the tiny group of survivors as they huddled on the unfamiliar shores of an uninhabited island. Lightning streaked the sky, providing brief glimpses of the dense forest that lay inland. Jayson Powell, taking charge in the chaos, directed the survivors towards the relative safety of the trees and began setting up … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 3” »
The research vessel Nereus cut through the churning waves of the recently terraformed Colberg Sea on Drumheller Prime. Dr. Oscar Allan stood at the bow, his eyes scanning the horizon with an intensity matched only by the gathering storm clouds. Beside him, Dr. Lucas Howe shuffled papers, his mind seemingly more on the interpersonal drama … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 2” »
In the vast expanse of the Alberta Sector within the Canadian Expanse, the enigmatic Drumheller System unfolds, a celestial tapestry threaded with starlight. At the core of this system, Drumheller Prime stands as a world seemingly frozen in time, its rugged landscape sculpted by ancient forces. Amidst towering canyons and serpentine rivers, the echoes of … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 1” »