>>2335873
>>Confide your concerns with Dorothea.

>>2335873
>Talk to Lara and see what she thinks of this whole thing.

>>2335873
>Confide your concerns with Dorothea.

>>2335873
>Try to talk to Amy

Gotta take care of the imouto

>>2335873
>>Talk to Lara and see what she thinks of this whole thing.

>>2335873
>>Confide your concerns with Dorothea.
Amy probably isn't going to talk to us

>>2335873
>Try to talk to Amy

>>2335873
>Confide your concerns with Dorothea.

>inb4Karla finds a way to remove her from command

>>2335873
>Confide your concerns with Dorothea.

There's a big difference between a soldier and a weapon. As an idol, I'm not sure Amy really classifies as either one of those, at that...

>>2335914
That would be pretty easy considering she is fraternizing with a subordinate.
But whether or not Karla knows about it...

>>2335914
>inb4Karla finds a way to remove her from command

Remove ONI

>>2335873
TIME FOR DECULTURE!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0rxpQI0ZbY
>>Talk to Lara and see what she thinks of this whole thing.
>>Confide your concerns with Dorothea.
Huddle and discuss.

>>2335940
Devil woman needs to get drunk and pour out her life story to us.

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>>2335873
You decide that it was best to consult Dorothea with this. After all, she was the overall commander here, so her input would carry some weight.

Though, there was an issue of how exactly you would bring this up with her...

>Go to her as an Admiral. You should officially report on Karla.
>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now.
>Other

>>2336031
>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now.

>>2336031
>>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now.

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>>2336031
>Go to her as an Admiral. You should officially report on Karla.


What kind of gift should we get Doro? I was thinking that we could get her a custom made rapier or sabre that's actually practical and looks good.

>>2336042
Sabre or rapier? Pfft.

Webley revolver. Preferbly antique. If not a replica. Stylish, functional and very British.

>>2336031
>Go to her as an Admiral. You should officially report on Karla.

>>2336031
>>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now.

>>2336031
>>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now.
>>2336042
If her birthday is coming up, then something from the Age of Wooden Ships and Iron Men would be appropriate, maybe a sextant or a compass (useless in space, of course)

>>2336031
>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now.

Technically Karla hasn't done, and isn't doing, anything wrong, yet. We have no case other than "she's making Amy uncomfortable".
Of course, if we take it to the same extreme as what we're about to complain about, "making Amy uncomfortable" is basically "sabotaging one of our main weapons". If Amy doesn't want to sing because of this, someone will be in deep shit in the end.

>>2336031
>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now.

>>2336031
>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now.

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>>2336031
>>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now.

>>2336042
>>2336050
Why not both an officer's saber AND pistol as a matching set?

>>2335914
Next thing you know, Karla and Dorothea are having a sword fight in the bridge for control of the ship.

>>2336031
>Go to her as a confidante. You don't think you can do anything directly about Karla right now


>>2336025
>Information High

My brother from another clone tank!

>>2336031
>>Go to her as an Admiral. You should officially report on Karla.

>>2336059
Implying anything Karla is doing doesn't have authorization from levels higher than even Doro's superiors.

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>>2336031
Sighing to yourself, you take out your phone and key Dorothea's private comm line that she had given to you after your first date together, as way to let her know if you wanted to talk about "personal" matters.

"Harry?" Your spirits are lifted somewhat when you hear Dorothea's voice. "What is it?"

"We need to talk." You sigh. "It's about Karla."

"...ah." Dorothea says simply in understanding. "In that case, meet me in my office. We can talk there."

"Got it." You nod as you pocket your phone and go on your way.

Dorothea's office the same as ever, decorated with all sorts of antique knicknacks. You're pretty sure most of them were reproductions, though. Not a lot survived the Zentradi bombardment of Earth. Dorothea, of course, is seated at her might oak desk, looking at you with a mix of curiosity and concern.

"So, what's the problem?" She asks.

"Me and Amy had a little talk with Karla." You explain as you slump down in one of the chairs across from Dorothea. "Of course, we had concerns about Karla's exact intentions with Amy's songs..."

"...and she did nothing to dissuade you of them." Dorothea finishes for you.

"Well... yeah." You nod.

"And how is Amy?" Dorothea narrows her eyes just a tad.

"Distressed, of course." You shake your head. "I dunno, Karla straight up told her she was being groomed as the ultimate superweapon."

"Which, of course, is exactly what we're doing." Dorothea points out. "That was and is the original intent of Tactical Sound Units."

>I don't know about you, but where I come from we treat our personnel like people, not tools.
>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it.
>I guess we were a bit naive to think otherwise.
>Other

>>2336150
>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it.

>>2336150
>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it.

>>2336150
>>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it

>>2336150
>>I don't know about you, but where I come from we treat our personnel like people, not tools.

>>2336150
>>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it.
>>Other
"We put our lives on the line out there, but we are more than just tools or weapons."

>>2336150
>>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it.
>She straight up said she wanted Amy to be another Apple. Both in power and in use.

>>2336150
>>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it.

>>2336150
>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it.
>>She straight up said she wanted Amy to be another Apple. Both in power and in use.

>>2336150
>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it.
The way Karla talked about it made it sound like she is going to use Amy on more then just the zentradi

>>2336161
>>2336164
backing

>>2336150
Ill support >>2336161

I hope we all found a nice place to hide the photo of the beach date.

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>>2335873
Macross... huh?
Is this some kinda of Robotech rip-off quest?

>>2336150
>I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful explaining it.

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>>2336150
"I get it, but Karla could have been a little more tactful in explaining it." You frown.

"It couldn't be that bad."

"She straight up said she wanted Amy to be another Sharon Apple. Both in power and in use." You say grimly.

Dorothea raises an eyebrow but doesn't react any further.

"Interesting. It sounds like she has intentions to use Amy on more than just the Zentradi."

"Or maybe she's got bigger plans than just defending a border colony." You point out.

"A distinct possibility." Dorothea admits. "I'm not sure what I can do about it at this moment, but my only suggestion is that you remain by Amy's side. I'm afraid you're her only pillar of emotional support at this moment."

>I guess so.
>I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together...
>Other

>>2336185
>>I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together...

Lets get married and formally adopt her!

>>2336185
>I am good, but allaying a teenage girl's fears about being turned into a super weapon to mindrape and control all of humanity as puppets is beyond me Dorothea. I need help. This needs at least two miracles to calm her down and I can only do one at a time.

>>2336185
>>I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together...

>>2336192
supporting with a side of
>I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together...

>>2336185
>>I guess so.

>>2336178
This is the Admiral dating sim.

>>2336185
>>I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together..
>>2336192
This, I swear Amy locks herself in her room more than Amuro Ray or Ikari Shinji.

>>2336185
>I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together...

>>2336192
supporting

>>2336185
>>I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together...

>>2336185
>I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together...

>>2336185
>>I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together...

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>>2336185
"I don't know, she seemed to be warming up to you a bit when we were out together..." You point out.

"I hardly think she's about to accept me as a friend." Dorothea shakes her head.

"Either way." You lean forward.
"Allaying a teenage girl's fears about being turned into a super weapon to mindrape and control all of humanity as puppets is beyond me Dorothea. I need help. This needs at least two miracles to calm her down and I can only do one at a time."

Dorothea is taken aback at your words, and she's just left there blinking several times before her cheeks turn a light pink.

"I'll... give it more thought." She coughs. "But I think I might have a way to help Amy."

"Really?"

"Yes." Dorothea nods. "We'll be arriving in Gateway shortly, and it's a bit of an understatement to say that civilian morale is at a record low."

"Because of the Zentradi." You scowl.

"Yes." Dorothea nods again. "The Zentradi raids have caused miners and colonists from the outlying facilities and settlements to flee to Gateway for safety. While it was always a planned emergency measure, the entire facility is seriously overcrowded and supplies are stretched thin. They need something to raise their spirits."

"...like a concert." You conclude.

"Like a concert." Dorothea confirms. "I think it would be good to remind Amy that her skills are meant to help people, not terrorize them."

"Assuming Amy agrees to it." You grunt.

"Assuming she agrees to it."

>I think you're on to something there.
>I don't think it's a good idea right now.
>Other

>>2336250
>I think you're on to something there.

>>2336250
>I think you're on to something there.

>>2336250
>>I think you're on to something there.

>>2336250
>>I think you're on to something there.

>I think you're on to something there.

Let's remind her that what her songs are used for is her choice in the end.

>>2336250
>>I think you're on to something there.

It's also the intent of which songs are song.

>>2336250
>>I think you're on to something there.

>>2336250
>>I think you're on to something there.

>>2336250
>I think you're on to something there.

>>2336250
>I think you're on to something there.

>>2336250
>>I think you're on to something there.

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>>2336250
"I think you're on to something there." You nod. "I'll talk to Amy about it."

"Just remember, there's no way we can exclude Karla from this." Dorothea cautions you. "It's here area of responsibility, after all."

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on her, too." You assure her. "I should get going."

"We both should." Dorothea says as she rises from her seat. "We're arriving at Gateway right now. I suggest make use of your remaining time wisely."

>You should go try to cheer Amy up.
>You should go lay down some ground rules with Karla.
>Other

>>2336312
>>You should go lay down some ground rules with Karla.

>>2336312
>You should go lay down some ground rules with Karla.

>>2336312
>>You should go lay down some ground rules with Karla.

>>2336312
>You should go lay down some ground rules with Karla.

>>2336312
>You should go try to cheer Amy up.

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>>2336312
>>2336312
>>You should go try to cheer Amy up.

>>2336312
>>You should go try to cheer Amy up.

>>2336312
>You should go lay down some ground rules with Karla.

>>2336312
>>You should go lay down some ground rules with Karla.

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>>2336312
"I will." You assure Dorothea. "Thanks."

"Just don't do anything rash." Dorothea tuts as you walk out. You just give her a quick wave to let you know you heard her.

Now... you just needed to confront Karla.

>You feel you can handle her one on one.
>Maybe bring Lara as backup.
>Other

>>2336384
>>You feel you can handle her one on one.

>>2336384
>You feel you can handle her one on one.

>>2336384
>You feel you can handle her one on one.

>>2336384
>You feel you can handle her one on one.

>>2336384
>>You feel you can handle her one on one.

>>2336384
>>You feel you can handle her one on one.

>>2336384
>You feel you can handle her one on one.

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>>2336384
You head straight back to Karla's lab, where you see the intelligence officer still poring over all of the raw data from Amy's performances. She pretends to only just notice your arrival, though you were pretty sure she already knew you were coming well in advance.

"Ah, Captain! So nice to see you so soon again!" She grins as she motions for you to come in. "How can I help you this fine day?"

"We're planning to do a concert for the people of Gateway." You say simply. "To raise morale."

"Excellent!" She claps her hands together. "I was thinking of doing the exact same thing! But that's not all you're here for, eh?"

Of course, she's waiting to hear what you have to say.

>Put your foot down. She's going to put a stop to this research.
>Compromise. Let Karla gather whatever data she wants, but she leaves Amy alone.
>Other

>>2336486
>Put your foot down. She's going to put a stop to this research.
This might be war, but even so there are lines, and she is way too fucking cheerful at the prospect of crossing every single one of them.

>>2336486
>Compromise. Let Karla gather whatever data she wants, but she leaves Amy alone.

There's no way we can stop her from doing whatever it is she's doing, but we can ask her to not mess with Amy's mood any further at least.

>>2336486
>>Compromise. Let Karla gather whatever data she wants, but she leaves Amy alone.

>>2336486
>Compromise. Let Karla gather whatever data she wants, but she leaves Amy alone.

>>2336486
>>Compromise. Let Karla gather whatever data she wants, but she leaves Amy alone.

Don't have the authority to tell her to fuck off, so the best thing we can do is to get her to leave Amy alone while we think of something.

>>2336486
>>Compromise. Let Karla gather whatever data she wants, but she leaves Amy alone.

>>2336486
>>Put your foot down. She's going to put a stop to this research.

>She's about this far from making Amy shut down entirely. Beyond the mental health ramifications for Amy, it will shoot her own initiative in the foot and likely get all of us killed. In other words stop being such a bint.

>>2336486
>Other
just give her a friendly reminder that if anything bad should happen to Amy because of her actions. A simple missile miscalculation could have her lab and her blown to bits in the middle of a battle

>>2336486
>Compromise. Let Karla gather whatever data she wants, but she leaves Amy alone.

>>2336506
Eh, I don't think threatening her is the best way to get things done.
When it comes to "accidents" I think she can get away with bigger ones than we can.

>>2336513
but she also doesn't have to give us shit in a compromise, she is already gathering all the data she wants and will do what she wants with Amy because we can't be with her 24/7

>>2336486
>>Compromise. Let Karla gather whatever data she wants, but she leaves Amy alone.

>>2336517

As long as she personally leaves Amy alone then we can work on the Data angle.

Our main concern should be Amy's mental health, and this bitch is fucking with it left right and center as a matter of course,

>>2336517
It's more like: she leaves Amy alone and we leave HER alone. Otherwise we make her job and, well, EVERYTHING more troublesome than it has to be.

>>2336531
this is probably better

>>2336486
>>Compromise. Let Karla gather whatever data she wants, but she leaves Amy alone.
>>Other
“What’s the whole deal behind this anyway? It’s not like you’re just doing this on your own.”
I bet there’s a certain creepy Kraut scientist behind this too.

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>>2336486
"Look, we both know that this whole little scheme of yours needs Amy to be on the top of her game, yeah?"

"Well, it's not exactly a strict requirement, but it does make things easier!" Karla chuckles. "So what are you proposing."

"I won't do anything to stop your... 'research.'" You say, eying all the monitors warily. "Gather whatever data you want and do whatever you want with it. But you leave Amy alone. You don't make her do what she doesn't want to. Deal?"

"Hmmmm..." Karla pauses, as if trying deliberating, but you know she's already made up her mind. "I suppose it's better to keep you and the Admiral out of my hair. Okay! You have a deal!"

>It's a deal, then.
>That was... pretty quick.
>Other

>>2336565
>>That was... pretty quick.
“What? No contract signed in blood, nothing involving bartering of souls or firstborn children?”

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>>2336565
>That was... pretty quick.

>>2336565
>>That was... pretty quick.

>>2336565
>It's a deal, then.

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>>2336539
>>2336565
>>That was... pretty quick.

>>2336565
>>That was... pretty quick.
My Karla sense is tingling
Is she going to be stalking us

>>2336578
Implying she already isn’t
Implying she doesn’t enter Harry’s room when he is asleep and just... watches...

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>>2336565
>>That was... pretty quick.

>>2336565
>That was... pretty quick.

>>2336565
>>It's a deal, then.

>>2336565
>That was... pretty quick.

>no roll required.

I'm scared.

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>>2336565
"That was... pretty quick." You frown.

"What, you don't trust me?" Karla says sweetly, taking a few steps toward you with a sickeningly plastic smile.

"Of course not." You retort almost instantly.

"Hmmmm, smart guy." Karla winks. "But, I'm being honest on this one! Even if my boss is bigger than yours, you and the Admiral can still throw up enough bureaucratic barriers to make my life here so very miserable!"

"What a tragedy." You grunt.

"So, I think I can let this one slide." Her smile grows wider. "Idols come and go, but data lasts forever!"

>Try to prod deeper into Karla's plans.
>You've got what you wanted. Better get going.
>Other

>>2336643
>You've got what you wanted. Better get going.

>>2336643
>You've got what you wanted. Better get going.

>>2336643
>You've got what you wanted. Better get going.

Our deal of non-interference starts... Now.

>>2336643
>You've got what you wanted. Better get going.

>>2336643
>>You've got what you wanted. Better get going.

>>2336643
>>You've got what you wanted. Better get going.

Fair enough, if they want to make another A.I apocalypse let them do it on their turf.

We'll still probably have to clean up their fucking mess, but at least we can say I told you so while doing it.

>>2336643
>You've got what you wanted. Better get going.

Don't care so long Amy is fine i don't care what she does.

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>>2336643
"Sure. Just remember the deal and there won't be any problems." You remind her. There was no more point in pressing the issue.

"Aye aye!" Karla chuckles. "And don't worry about the logistics for the concert, I got all of that handled!"

"Right..." You nod as you quickly make your escape.

Once your a little ways away, your phone rings, and you see that it's Lara. You pick up it up.

"Yo! Cap!" Lara says happily. "Looks like we've reached Gateway! The Admiral's already sending over the relief shuttles. Wanna go over and scope out the place?"

>Sounds like a good idea.
>Maybe we should bring Amy with us.
>Nah I'll pass.
>Other

>>2336679
>Maybe we should bring Amy with us.

>>2336679
>Maybe we should bring Amy with us.

>>2336679
>Maybe we should bring Amy with us.

>>2336679
>>Maybe we should bring Amy with us.

>>2336679
>>Maybe we should bring Amy with us.

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>>2336679
>>Maybe we should bring Amy with us.
Time for a field trip!

>>2336679
>Maybe we should bring Amy with us.

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>>2336679
"You think we can bring Amy along, too?" You wonder.

"Sure!" Lara chirps. "How about we meet at her place and pick her up?"

"I'm not sure if she's going to be in the mood though." You sigh.

"Don't be silly!" Lara laughs. "See you there in five!"

And then she hangs up. You have to remind yourself that Lara didn't know what just went down. With a sigh, you make your way to Amy's room, where Lara is already waiting for you.

"Jeez, Amy's in that mood again." She rolls her eyes. "Did something happen?"

"Long story." You grunt and knock on the door. "Amy, it's me. Can you open the door?"

There's a brief pause, but the door opens a crack and Amy peeks out.

"What's going on?" She asks suspiciously.

"Just wondering if you wanted to head out with me and Lara to check out Gateway." You tell her.

"Really? Why?" Amy raises an eyebrow.

>Well, we're planning to do a concert with them
>Just to get the lay of the land.
>Other

>>2336702
>>Just to get the lay of the land.
We can get some ice cream or something.

>>2336702
>Well, we're planning to do a concert with them

>>2336702
>>Well, we're planning to do a concert with them

Honesty is the best policy.

We should let her know that the singing is optional though.

>>2336702
>Well, we're planning to do a concert with them

Let's also let her know that it's just a regular concert. Karla has been told to back off with her whole "living weapon plan".

>>2336702
>Well, we're planning to do a concert with them

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>>2336702
"Well, we're planning to do a concert for them." You say. "It would be good for you to get a feel for the place."

"What, so Karla can mind control them all or something?" Amy growls.

"Don't worry about that, Karla won't do anything to you." You assure her. "I had... a few words with her."

"Really?" Amy pauses.

"And the concert was actually the Admiral's idea."

"REALLY?" Amy's jaw drops. "But why?"

"Because the Admiral cares about you too. In her own way." You grin as you pat Amy on the shoulder. "So how about it?"

"Eeeeeeh, I guess I can give it a shot." She responds warily. "Should I like, go in disguise or something...?"

>Let Amy go as herself to stir up some publicity.
>Should probably keep her incognito for now.
>Other

>>2336720
>Should probably keep her incognito for now

As our kid!

>>2336720
>Other
What do you want?

Do you just wanna lay low for abit or do you think you can handle the flashing lights now.

>>2336720
>>Let Amy go as herself to stir up some publicity.

>>2336720
>Other
>Let Amy decide if she wants to round up a crowd before the concert or just take it easy.

>>2336720
>Should probably keep her incognito for now.

>>2336729

Supporting.

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>>2336720
"Well, what do you think?" You ask her.

"Nnnnnnnn, I'm not really in a social mood right now." Amy grunts.

"I got a spare uniform you can borrow." Lara winks. "You can just pretend to be a pilot like us!"

"Heh... that'd be pretty cool." Amy grins a little.

And soon enough, you, Amy, and Lara are boarding the next shuttle out to Gateway. Looking out the viewports, you can get a better look at the surrounding area.

The Pacifica and her surrounding fleet could be see, hovering among countless asteroids and space debris of all sizes, ranging from ping pong balls to tiny planetoids. Fortunately, this area of the Fields was very stable, which was why Gateway was built here in the first place, so there wasn't really any risk of any of the ships getting damaged or destroyed by a stray rock.

"Hey, is that it?" Amy asks, pointing out her viewport.

You and Lara turn to look where she's pointing, and immediately, you see a massive, dome-like structure jutting out one of the larger asteroids. It reminded you of a NUNS colony ship, though obviously on a much smaller scale. Hundreds of shuttles, both manned and unmanned, continually flew in and out as they automatically carried out their duties.

"That looks real neat." Lara whistles.

"Wow, this is the first open space colony I've seen..." Amy says in wonder.

>Looks pretty homely, yeah.
>Honestly, I have no idea how people can live out here like this.
>Other

>>2336748
>>Looks pretty homely, yeah.
Something something souls weighed down by gravity

>>2336748
>Honestly, I have no idea how people can live out here like this.

>>2336748
>Looks pretty homely, yeah.

>>2336748
>Looks pretty homely, yeah.

>>2336748
>Looks pretty homely, yeah.
>Other:" But it still doesn't compare to a real planet."

>>2336748
>>Looks pretty homely, yeah.

>>2336748
>Looks pretty homely, yeah.

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>>2336748
"Looks pretty homely, yeah." You nod as the structure grows in size as the shuttle draws nearer and nearer.

"If I'm remembering correctly, it's supposed to house up to 200,000 people!" Lara adds as she looks at the brightly lit structure. "Well, maybe a little more now with all the refugees..."

"All those people crammed into that tiny place?" Amy whistles. "Dang..."

The shuttle then enters one Gateway's many landing docks and sets down. Once the boarding ramp opens, you're immediately hit with a wave of noise and hot, slightly humid air. You and Lara guide Amy down the ramp as the rest of the passengers hurriedly go about their business.

"So, uh, where do we go?" Amy asks you.

That's when you catch a glimpse of red. When your eye finally manages to lock on to it, you realize it's Dorothea and a small entourage of officers marching off too what looked like where the administrative offices would be. Going off to talk to the leadership?

"Hey! I found a map!" Lara reports, pointing to a holographic information station.

>Follow Dorothea and see what she's up to.
>Check out the residential blocks.
>Check out the primary hub.
>Check out the mining levels.
>Other

>>2336846
>Check out the primary hub.

>>2336846
>Check out the primary hub.

>>2336846
>Check out the primary hub.

>>2336846
>Check out the primary hub.
Might be a good idea to find out how much entertainment they normally get.

>>2336846
>>Check out the primary hub

>>2336846
>Check out the primary hub.
We should also visit the residents and refugees, see how low morale is.

>>2336846
>Primary hub, Check.

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"Let's check out the primary hub." You suggest. "Probably the best place to get the measure of things."

"Sure thing!" Lara nods as she checks the map and then motions for you to follow her as she strides off.

"So what do you think so far?" You ask Amy as the two of you follow Amy.

"Pretty crowded looking." Amy frowns as she glances at the large numbers of people lurking about in the halls and corners. "Almost feels like I'm a sardine in a can."

"That's probably not too far off." You nod in agreement.

Finally, the three of you reach Gateway's primary hub, where all of the recreational and commercial areas would be located. Like most colony hubs, the area was circular, with a number of stores and vendors located on the outer ring of the circle, with the center being common open areas. Up above was a glass ceiling showing the expanse of Torman Fields. This was all no doubt to try to simulate an actual colony, and to try to make it look like the station was much roomier than it actually was.

Almost immediately, you could see that the central chamber was simply PACKED with people. Almost all the usable space was being taken up by tents and other makeshift habitations. The whole place really was starting to look more like a refugee camp than a mining colony.

>See if there's any shopping opportunities?
>Try to find something to eat.
>Just wander around for a bit.
>Other

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>>2336914
>Just wander around for a bit.
ADVENTURE!

>>2336914
>>Just wander around for a bit.
I bet food and entertainment would be in short supply around here.

>>2336914
>Just wander around for a bit.

>>2336914
>See if there's any shopping opportunities?

>>2336914
>>See if there's any shopping opportunities?

>>2336914
>>See if there's any shopping opportunities?

>>2336914
>>See if there's any shopping opportunities?

>>2336914
>Try to find something to eat.

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>>2336914
The three of you start off be walking around the outer perimeter of the hub, where all the stores and such would be located...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 11 (1d20)

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Rolled 16 (1d20)

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Rolled 5 (1d20)

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Rolled 1 (1d20)

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Rolled 17 (1d20)

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The three of you push through the packed crowds on the walkway, and you get the distinct feeling that these people were not here to shop or have fun. More like just milling about since they had nothing better to do. At least the crowd seemed fairly orderly and there weren't any fights or crime. This was all well and good, since you could see the local security forces being completely overwhelmed with a crowd like this.

"Hey... do ya hear that?" Lara frowns.

"I'm hearing a lot of things." You blink. "You need to be more specific."

"Wait, I think I'm hearing, too." Amy blinks. "It sounds like music... no, it's MY music!"

>You should go check it out.
>Maybe you should go survey another part of the station.
>Other

>>2336978
>You should go check it out.

>>2336978
>>You should go check it out.

>>2336978
>You should go check it out.

>>2336978
>>You should go check it out.

Is someone pirating her music?

>>2336978
>You should go check it out.

>>2336994
Even better, someone doing cover versions.

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"Huh? Is that so?" You grin. "Wanna check it out?"

"Of fucking course!" Amy nods as she takes the lead. You and Lara follow close behind her.

"So what do ya think? Fans? Music pirates?" Lara wonders.

"Just people who appreciate good music." You chuckle.

Sure enough, you wander out into the open common area, where you could see a number of people huddled around a single holoprojector. A fuzzy holographic Amy from the concert back on Nabaal strides back and forth, singing her electronic heart out.

And the crowd looks entranced by it. No doubt they didn't have much else to look forward to in the day, so Amy's music was providing them some modicum of comfort.

"Huh, so people really do listen to it..." Amy frowns.

"Of course!" You laugh.

>Better keep on moving.
>Maybe it's a good opportunity for you to make a debut here!
>Other

>>2337009
>Better keep on moving.

>>2337009
>>Better keep on moving.
Imagine an actual meet and greet, Harry is a better P-San than the actual one

>>2337009
>>Maybe it's a good opportunity for you to make a debut here!

>>2337009
>Other
Underground masked idol Rocker Mya

>>2337009
>Better keep on moving.

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>>2337009
"Come on, let's keep on moving." You grunt as you gently push Amy along. It was best not to dally around, in case somebody spots Amy and recognizes her. You're not actually sure what will happen in a situation like that and you didn't really want to find out, either.

Plus there was still so much more of the facility to explore...

>Check out the residential sections.
>Check out the mining levels.
>Other

>>2337043
>Check out the mining levels.

>>2337043
>Check out the residential sections.

>>2337043
>Check out the residential sections.

>>2337043
>Check out the residential sections.

>>2337043
>>Check out the residential sections.

>>2337043
>>Check out the residential sections.

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>>2337043
The next area for you to explore was the residential sections. Here, things were far less open than the central hub. Instead, everything was ordered like apartment blocks, with rows and rows of doors stacked upon each other.

It was also just as crowded as the hub, with makeshift tents and shelters set up in any spot that conceivably had space.

And the smell was simply atrocious.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 10 (1d20)

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Rolled 6 (1d20)

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Rolled 4 (1d20)

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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>2337076
Time for snow!

>>2337076
>>2337094
More like cholera or dysentery if sanitation is insufficient

>>2337108
Blue ice then

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"Jeez, this place looks like a real dump." Amy mutters. "How long has it been like this?"

"Since the Zents came." Lara grunts. "Why else would everybody hide here?"

"Still," Amy wrinkles her nose. "You'd think the guys in charge would like... do something about it, right?"

"What can they do?" You shake your head. "Gateway is heavily overcapacity. This place was only supposed to house 200,000 people, but it looks like it's holding double, or even triple that. I'm not surprised if the local authorities are completely overwhelmed."

"Well can't the fleet do anything?" Amy wonders.

"Short of just evacuating the whole place? Not much." Lara sighs. "We can't afford to be giving away too much of supplies, either."

Unfortunately, seedy, overcrowded places like this were excellent breeding grounds for people will ill intent. As the three of you walk through the halls, you noticed quite a few strangers tailing your group. It started from a healthy distance at first, but you noticed they were steadily closing the distance.

Things were starting to get interesting now...

>And that's it for tonight! As always, next thread is next week! Don't forget Frontier Knight on Saturday!

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>>2337115
Thanks for the run, Boss!

See you next time.

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>>2337115
Time for evasive maneuvers next time. See ya, boss.

>>2337121
Dorodoro would be waaaaay lewder if she was wearing our shirt.

>>2337115
Time to beat up a few punks?

Thanks for running Merc!