GIA Equipment Training

[armsraced.livejournal.com]

Like Commander Rahk had promised, he'd set up one of the sensoriums so he could teach the crew how to use the GIA equipment they'd be receiving, so he sent out a quick message to the crew to let them know it was ready.

Those arriving would find he's created a simulation of what seems to be a standard GIA training field, judging by the writing on the nearby buildings. The first thing they'd come across is the firing range, which had racks of the plasma weaponry Rahk had mentioned nearby. Not far away were small landing pads, each of which holding a waiting Bluestar Dropship. A little ways away from that, in a small open area, stood a handful of the Bio-Golems, stock still and waiting for orders.

Rahk himself was waiting near the firing range, ready for the first crew members to arrive.

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Arrivals

[armsraced.livejournal.com]

The first few crew members make their way in, ready to test out the new equipment.

Re: Arrivals

[for-magic.livejournal.com]

First on the scene was the highly-skeptical elf.

He'd already told Vita he basically intended to stick his neck out to see if anything 'unfortunate' would happen if he expressed too much skepticism, but he was also sincerely curious -- and also sincerely doubtful that the equipment they provided would be of any use whatsoever to the practical wizard.

Re: Arrivals

[bluebrassmonkey.livejournal.com]

Although partially hesitant, the logic in his mind poses a silver lining to possible clouds. Thus, the anomaly trails carefully into the Sensorium chamber. He's resolved to at least try to find a viable solution -- sitting out on a fight like this isn't something he can logically persuade himself to do.

"Hellow."

Re: Arrivals

[silverduelist]

Yzak felt like he needed some extra working out after his time out of commission. He stepped in, looking around and staying silent for the most part. He figured those running this would point everybody where to go first.

Re: Arrivals

[carrieswar.livejournal.com]

Jr. was excited, though he tried to conceal that as best as he could. He came from a universe with some pretty nifty technology, though the technology had stemmed from humans and nobody else. The idea of technology from other beings that existed out there? The omnicomm announcement sounded too interesting to pass up. Jr. looked around eagerly, waiting to begin.

Re: Arrivals

[dhianeila.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, Dhianeila wasn't a fighter, but she felt it polite to at least watch, if not only to show their new guests that they were united, regardless of what their roles on Stacy was. Appearing in the Sensoriums (by projection, of course), she spotted Rahk, and gave him a kind smile and a polite bow.

"Commander."

Re: Arrivals

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

She was late coming here, and although she was still reeling from the events that followed after returning from the Ohm fight, now was not the time for thinking about that. This was a new sort of training session, and while she knew that what she wouldn't be doing was trying the drop ships or the Bio-Golems (not yet anyway), she knew she was going to have to learn how to use the weapons. It had not escaped her mind, how easily their new guests had taken out the Ohm.

If they could do that, she would have to as well. Anythings he could use would be a boon, and that in turn would help her Outsiders as well.

Re: Arrivals

[bonnypiperlad]

As soon as Jamie was able to get away to join the others, he made his way down to the Sensoriums. Mostly, he wanted to get a feel for the weapons - even if he wasn't sure how everything was going to mesh with the Ranger training just yet, he thought it might not be a bad idea.

There's a small part, though, that can't resist taking a look at the strange new things that were going to be available to them, like that Bio-whatsis. He thinks, though, trying to use a drop ship might not be the best of ideas for him right now, so he'll content himself with looking around while he's waiting.

Re: Arrivals

[notadamnangel.livejournal.com]

Dean stopped in, a bit late with trying to keep things going with Strike Team despite the Major being repodded, and coming off another patrol. His sharp eyes took in the field, and gave a grin at the firing range. Now this he could get behind. Especially that kind of firepower, damn.

Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[armsraced.livejournal.com]

"Alright, people," Rahk said, once a good enough crowd had gathered. "We're gonna start simple."

He moved over to the weapons racks near the firing range, grabbing one of the Plasma Rifles off of it.

"This is the GIA standard issue Velar Mk. IV Plasma Rifle. Rugged and durable despite the sleek lines. Ammo consists of two plasma canisters, containing enough fuel for 300 shots each for a total of 600 shots. Reloading's easy enough. Hit the switch between the canisters and both pop out, then just slam the new ones in."

A simulation of an Ohm Grunt appeared down range.

"It can fire single shot, burst fire, or full auto." He fires a burst of three shots, a trio of white-hot plasma bolts slamming into the Ohm Grunt, causing it to collapse.

"It also has three firing modes. Standard, which you just saw. Then there's Unstable Plasma, for taking out unarmored targets." He fired again, this time the plasma bolts were larger and more amorphous as they zoomed down range. When they hit another simulated Grunt, they blew holes the size of a bowling balls into it.

"Then there's Hyper-ignited, which is for armored targets." Once more he fired, but this time the bolts were much smaller and quicker. When they hit their target, they went straight through.

"The pistols are pretty much the same, only they're obviously shorter ranged, single fire, and they only carry one plasma canister which has 30 shots. Now, each of you come up and take some time to get acquainted with these. They'll be your bread-and-butter weapons for dealing with the Ohm from now on."

Re: Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[killsfengshui.livejournal.com]

"Man, the pistols kind of suck compared to the rifles." Mei-Xing rubs the back of her head as she peers from one to the other. "I mean, that's twenty times the ammunition of a pistol. Kind of pathetic." But she actually knows how to use them, rifles aren't her thing. They were too heavy and awkward for most burglary jobs.

Hn. Decisions, decisions...

Picking up a pair of pistols, she spins one around her finger, snapping a hand out to grab it when she realizes that the trigger guard didn't extend all the way around. "Tch. So much for my badass one-liners as I spin the things and holster'em."

[fieldpromoted]

There was a practical reason to why Trudy was here. Despite the fact that her squadron was full of pilots, she wanted to make sure they were all proficient in their standard issue weapon in case they were ever shot down. So she had come to gain the knowledge to impart to those under her command.

But that was just the practical reason. In reality, Trudy was itching to play with the new toys. She grinned as she reached out and picked up one of the rifles, hefting it to get a sense of its weight. It might do. "You know just what to get a girl," she said.

Re: Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[bluebrassmonkey.livejournal.com]

He's not been around many who specialised in close-contact combat -- those he'd encountered simply hadn't needed it. Now though, the anomaly steps carefully forward. He's out of his depth here but it's either try or become essentially a drawback in battle.
Not that he probably isn't already but he won't let his mind go there.

Webbed hand/paws extend forward carefully once he's close enough (as in nearly runs into) the weapon rack. He can't hold a rifle all that well, so a pistol is what he goes for.

Curious fingers inspect the weapon as he listens to the GIA life-form speak. He takes a deep breath. This is not a Thunder-Maker. The mantra repeats in his head as Renne turns and trails to a more open section of the room.

And he prays no one is in front of him.

Re: Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[kitbashurgundam.livejournal.com]

Lowe, despite trying to hang on desperately to his claims of non-violence, joined in with the gathering. Picking up one of the pistols, he couldn't help but notice how much different, yet so similar to the beam rifles the Gundams packed.

"Hey, I'm curious - you think there's any way we can supersize them?" Lowe asked. "I'm pretty sure they'd really help out with our machines!"

Re: Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[carrieswar.livejournal.com]

There was no question as to what weapon Jr. went for. Reaching for a pair of pistols, he raised one up to give it a close look. It wasn't exactly like the ones he had ... but then again, that applied for the weapons in his world, too. While most people used the current-time laser and beam weapons, Jr. preferred hitting the auction houses up for antiques that used bullets and didn't need charging. These things looked sleek, but it lacked the 'cool' look Jr. did so love to have when he leaped and mimicked action movies and spun the things on his fingers. Which mostly ended well.

"Hmm ... not bad. But sucks that these don't have at least a little more kick to 'em."

And then he had a thought.

"Hey, how do these things mix with abilities from other places?"

Re: Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[silverduelist]

Yzak didn't hesitate to step up and get started, choosing a pistol to try out first before moving on to a rifle. Imagining up another Ohm on the opposite end of the range, he aimed a fired-- something easy for him to do. He had enough training for the military and it took a longer period of time for any learned skills to get rusty for him. He boasted first in his class for marksmanship, after all (ignoring the fact that his rival was sick for that test). Every few rounds, he would slightly alter the Sensoriums to move the Ohm further back, and eventually moved on to a moving target,

Re: Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[kaya-waterwave.livejournal.com]

Katara picked up the pistols. She had never really liked guns, and made no bones about that, but this was necessary, which was why she had started to take in training sessions with Kang on the basics of using a weapon like that. She examined the weapon a moment, before closing her eyes and sensing the Grunt in front of her.

It wasn't enough just to shoot a gun, she found. It was a lot like wielding a sword: you had to know your target's position and get there before they did. She'd have mentioned this to Nanashi but was sure she would have gotten a bit of a lecture afterward. In any case she turned and shot with purpose, getting the Grunt point blank.

She closed her eyes and fired again: she got the shoulder and she sucked in her breath, shaking her head a moment. The third shot got a grunt in the chest and she nodded.

Ugh. Guns. If the Ohm's presence and ferocity hadn't filled her with such dread, she'd never fire one of these things. But there was nothing that could be done about it: a weapon was a weapon.

Re: Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[bonnypiperlad]

Plasma weapons in general aren't something Jamie's had much experience with, so for him it's primarily a matter of deciding on which one to use. The pistol would be smaller, and likely easier to use, but he's drawn to the sleek lines of the rifle. After a few moments of indecision, he decides he'll try both - but he'll start with what he wants to use more first.

Stepping over to the weapon racks with the rifles, he studies one of them there to figure out where the firing mechanism is before actually taking it from the rack. From there he's able to use what he already knows about rifles to bring it up, aim, and fire at a Grunt downrange. The plasma bolt slams into the target, and Jamie allows himself a small, pleased smile, even as he's already lining up to take another shot.

Re: Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[notadamnangel.livejournal.com]

The plasma-based weaponry would take some getting used to. There was the change of recoil action, the weight, the heat and heft. Several factors that made it a challenge to compensate from his usual small firearms and shotguns he was so familiar with.

Still, Dean had to admit they were still pretty freaking cool, and he jokingly replied, "Aw thanks, Santa. Best Christmas toy ever."

Re: Firing Range pt 1: The Basics

[shroudedintent]

Like many others 'Vadum had come to inspect and test the weapons the 'Lensmen' would seemingly give them access to. Even as the Captain of a vessel he was always ready to lead from the front should the situation require it, and to be able to do so to the utmost he intended to be proficient with all tools available to him and those under his command.

Picking out one of the plasma rifles from the weapon rack and inspected it, testing its heft. The design at first making it almost reminiscent of forerunner make, though mixed with something else...what he couldn't put a finger on. Nevertheless he drew the weapon up into a firing grip, somewhat awkward but not too unlike in heft and size from a plasma repeater of his kind.

Summoning up an Ohm downrange, he sighted upon it and let loose a few bolts, catching the grunt in the torso, collapsing it. Giving an approving rumble, it was not unlike the plasma weaponry he was used to, though perhaps more accurate. Switching modes with little enough difficulty he summoned up a number of Ohm and set to testing both the unstable rounds and hyper velocity and the accuracy of both.

Firing Range pt 2: The Big Guns

[armsraced.livejournal.com]

Once they'd had their fill with the standard weapons, it was time to work with the more specialized guns.

"Alright, now it's time for something a little bigger. We've got the Firetooth Mk. V Heavy Plasma Rifle, which is the GIA standard sniper weapon. Those of you who specialize in that sort of weaponry will find it fairly easy to operate. Single shot, with a lot more power behind it than the standard rifle. Plasma canisters have 30 shots."

He then hefts up one of the Heavy Plasma Launchers.

"And this thing is the Salex Pattern Heavy Plasma Launcher. Single shot, used for taking out heavy targets and vehicles. Carries 8 rounds per canister."

An Ohm Firebug appeared down-range, and he braced the launcher against his shoulder to fire at it. There was a bright flash of light as the massive plasma bolt slammed into it, knocking it off balance.

"You still might need a few shots to take out some of the bigger Ohm, but it's better than using the normal rifles. Anyway, these weapons are a bit more specialized, so it's not mandatory that you get acquainted with them. Still, if you want to try them out, I suggest taking it slow at first."

Re: Firing Range pt 2: The Big Guns

[shroudedintent]

After some time familiarizing himself with the standard Plasma rifles and pistols of the GIA, 'Vadum had some respect for the weapons. They handled similarly to his own kind's plasma weaponry but seemingly packed a stronger punch and boasted a greater accuracy than his own could claim. Thus when the Lensmen commander brought out the heavier weapons, 'Vadum watched on with intent, arms crossed over his armoured chest piece. He had every intent on being acquainted with the larger weapons available, not just as the smaller ones.

Once the Commander had finished the demonstration 'Vadum would heft up one of the large Plasma Launchers with relative ease from greater strength and stature compared to most. Examining the firing mechanism for a moment before bringing it up to his shoulder, bracing it with a large hand he took sight on another Ohm Firebug. With another bright flash he let loose a bolt towards it, the recoil was not dissimilar to other heavy weapons he had fired.

Bringing it up once more, bracing himself with the known recoil now and took sight on a group of Ohm Firebugs he summoned up, letting loose with shot after shot of the plasma launcher, testing its firing rate and accuracy with continuous fire until the Launcher ran out of plasma.

"Hmm, impressive,"

Bluestar Dropships

[armsraced.livejournal.com]

Up next came the big toys.

Once the crew had their fill of target practice, Rahk moved over to the landing pads, where the ubiquitous Bluestars sat parked, ready and waiting to be flown.

"And here we have the workhorse of the GIA Primary Forces, the Bluestar. It's the primary dropship, capable of being deployed in space and in nearly any type of atmosphere. While its standard set-up makes it useful for nearly any situation, it's easily modifiable for a number of different roles."

"I know this might not be everyone's specialty, but if you'd like to take a go at it, the Bluestar is very forgiving of new fliers. So, if you want to give it a try, pick a bird and get on. The manual is set to play on-screen in each of them."

Re: Bluestar Dropships

[killsfengshui.livejournal.com]

"Hoi, omae." Mei-Xing raises her hand. A guy giving out these many shinies for free got the title, point-blank. "I get that these things're pretty good to newbies, but what about those of us who want to jack in and control a bit more directly? Are these things gonna take to a mod that'll allow someone to do that?"

Because, honestly, she could probably drive and use the weapons on this thing herself if she could connect through a datajack and some headware. It's not likely, but anything's worth a shot, right?

Bio-Golems

[armsraced.livejournal.com]

And for the final part came the...weird...stuff.

"Alright, I know this might be a bit unusual as far as what you're probably used to as far as standard equipment goes," he says while moving over to where the Bio-Golems stood waiting for orders. "But the Servitor Bio-Golems are standard fare in just about every GIA ship, and it's useful to understand how they operate."

He motions to one of them, who steps forward.

"Their primary purpose is for any manual labor jobs on the ship, like moving supplies or loading ordnance onto vehicles, but they're also useful for clearing away rubble in rescue operations. They're voice operated, so just give them the order you'd like them to follow and they'll do it. They might seem a bit slow, but they can follow pretty complex orders, and are very good at working in groups."

He points over at a pile of steel beams he had lying nearby.

"If you want to give them a try, see what you can get them to do with that."