.005 Test Drive Meme

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The Fleet: Test Drive Meme. ❖Instructions. 1. Pick a prompt 2. Comment with your thread start, with your character name and fandom in the subject line. 3. Tag into other's threads. 4. Have fun! 5. What happens on the TDM defaults to staying on the TDM (it's not taken in game), unless all players involved agree AND you have mod approval to c&p the thread to the log comm. You must get mod approval. **If you have questions, ask the Mods ❖Meme Prompts. [Shuttle] You've arrived! You've been seen by a coolly efficient (what you hope is a) medical professional - after all they did give you a shot of something. Then you were handed a slew of things you're still trying to process - communication devices, a ring (which is also a key?), a piece of transparent film that's flashing information. And clothing, that was a thoughtful gesture. And then there was the explanation - You've been taken (isn't that a nice way of saying 'kidnapped') by that floating orb of light, you can't leave, but while you're here you get room and board. Is that really a fair trade? Oh, and to top everything off, you have a set of gem like stones set into your chest, that you can't remove. Before you know it, you've moved with the crowd towards the shuttle and now that you are sitting down, it's now suddenly sinking in. You are so very far from home. [NOTE: Please note that the actual arrival process is different from the above scenario - please see the New Arrivals Page for a detailed explanation of the actual arrival process.] ~ ☼ ~ [Cafeteria] You’re hungry, and though the smells coming from the cafeteria are strange, they are alluring. The grumble in your belly tells you it’s worth chancing. ~ ☼ ~ [Multipurpose Common Area] You’re bored but haven’t quite worked up the courage to venture out into the greater parts of the station. The common area of the residential community seems like it might provide some distractions. And the view out the large windows lining one wall is simply stunning. ~ ☼ ~ [The Center Station Central Gardens] In an environment where spatial expansion is finite, it seems extravagant to house a garden this big. What looks like giant trees at first glance, turn outo be the wire structures that rise up six stores before fanning out actually house various breeds of creeping vines. There are two levels of raised walkways that wind around the vine structures. The ground level also wraps lazily through various plots of vegetation. There is enough variety of plants here to keep anyone interested for hours. ~ ☼ ~ [Cemetery Ring] If you’re in more for a somber atmosphere, the Cemetery Ring is open to everyone. The first sign posted outside the door reads "We are the lights that shines brightest against the night." The sign below it simply says "All are welcome." This wide corridor, that traverses the whole very top of the Inner Rings, is dimly lit, but pinpoints of light twinkle all over the wall. The wall juts out in an effort to create more surface area for memorials to those Owmi who have passed on to the next life since the Owmi started their nomadic journey. The peacefulness of the room is inviting. ~ ☼ ~ [Vades Leth Vigans- Middle Class Market] Fancy a break from the environment of the Owmi fleet? Then why not visit the Middle Class market at the nearby settlement? Much like an open-air shopping mall, you can find all kinds of good and services for sale here. Not fond of the Owmi style of clothing? This place has many different styles to choose from. Looking to buy some jewelry? The shopkeepers here have you covered. Looking to try some exotic alien foodstuffs? There are a number of different restaurants to try. Need some new housewares, tools, or other assorted items? You can find those here too. There are also a few salons and day-spas catering to a wide variety of species and even an arcade type establishment with VR-type games and other activities that kids might enjoy. Even if you're just there to window-shop, you're certain to find something to enjoy here. [Vades Leth Vigans- Lower Class Market] If your feeling brave, head over to the Lower Class markets. Stalls here tend to be rickety, impermanent affairs set up by their owners wherever there is space. The streets and walkways are narrower and darker and neglected. In the absence of funding for brightly colored ads and flashy displays, vendors will often call out to passers by, extolling the virtues of their wares. Unlike the more well regulated middle class market, most prices aren’t fixed and haggling is considered commonplace; some vendors will accept goods or services in trade if a customer is short on cash. There’s generally less of a selection, and far fewer obviously imported goods. The food here is rather unique, and maybe not completely digestable, but for some, that's an adventure, isn't it? There are some vendors that sell prepared foods, but they tend to cater to the needs and tastes of the species who regularly frequent the market instead of a broader spectrum of species - most food establishments are street cart vendors rather than permanent restaurants. But hole-in-the-wall dives can be found if you know where to look. Despite heavy patrols by security, trade in illicit goods flourishes right alongside the legitimate business-beings. If one knows where to look, one can purchase stolen goods, illegal weapons, recreational drugs, or other even less savory things. And best of all, this is where all the fun is in the settlements! Gambling houses, if you're feeling lucky. If you want to watch the races or one of the free-style fights, you can get front row tickets to see all the action. But watch out for pickpockets, scam artist, gangs, and accidentally giving the wrong alien the wrong look at the wrong time, while there might police task force in the area, the locals tend to not call them for help. ~ ☼ ~