Test Drive Meme

[crux_mods]

Did you want to test your characters? Do you want something that you can use for an RP sample without digging up an old thread? Well, here you have it. Pick one or multiple prompts below or, if you want, make a prompt of your own. Just be sure to tag around so that everyone gets plenty of exposure.

1: Explosions in space! Space Bandits attacked the space colony everyone was visiting! Dozens of fighters and mobile armors fly through space, locked in deadly combat. Are you among those battling to save lives? Or are you watching from the windows, praying everything will be safe?

2: Explosions underground! You were part of a trading party, exchanging supplies with an underground penal colony when alien animals burrowed through the walls and started assaulting convict and Confederation member alike! What are you going to do?

3: Explosions over the city! The Colosseum is shooting off fireworks as part of a concert or a sporting event! Are you watching in the crowd, a main attraction, or watching the bright colors from the city?

4: Explosions on an asteroid! You're either observing, guarding, or mining an asteroid! It's rather dull, save for the explosions that rock the ground under your feet. It looks like it'll continue to be just as slow, but... was that something moving in the shadows there?

5: Explosions on a space station! As you approached a research station, you receive a distress signal! Fire's broken out and their systems aren't up to spec! Can you do anything? Are you a part of a scouting crew or out for a joyride in your new yacht? And is this an accident, or something more sinister?

6: Explosions at the gym! Explosive competition! Swimming, weightlifting, running, boxing, someone has just challenged you! Whether they know it or not, you're going to do your best to show them up.

7: Explosions in the past! A star has died! The Fleet is flying through the nebula it left behind, with swirls of beauty as far as the eye can see. If you're the type, you can watch it all you like.

8: Explosions on the road! Most of the traffic on the Teuberg is computer controlled, but some young showoff took his off the grid and promptly caused a wreck! Traffic has been backed up for almost half an hour now, with no way out for you and the people in your vehicle. Are you close enough to see if anyone needs help? Or are you just stuck with people who are as late for their appointments as you are?

9: Explosions in the marketplace! Explosive bargains! You're in a trading hub, surrounded by stalls of all kinds selling every type of merchandise you can imagine! Luckily, you've got enough money to handle a few purchases here. Will you buy one of those daggers on display? An incense burner? Some alien fruit? Or maybe you're on the run from the corrupt guards? Or perhaps you're the one doing the chasing, did someone just steal your wallet?

10: Explosions in your mind! The explosive inspiration that drives this world! Make up your own prompt!

Comments

[ja307020]

Don't seem to have that many ranged weapons.

[He's.. actually pretty nonchalant for someone who is about to wade into a melee of like four guys who had turned the corner. Maybe even a little cheerful with the sharp grin he turns on them.]

I'll catch up.

[nobleminded]

That doesn't mean you shouldn't be concerned!

[No, there's no time for this. He gestures to the others before giving his makeshift partner one more look.]

You'd better or I'm coming back to find you!

[With that, Elliot starts directing them toward shelter. He's not exactly leading, though, since he keeps changing his position to stay vigilant on everything going on in case of unexpected attacks. This includes keeping an eye on the person who's supposed to be covering them.]

[ja307020]

There's only four of them!

[There's time for a lopsided smile before it's too much trouble to make sure he's between any stragglers and the thugs to keep up a conversation. As predicted, not much in the way of ranged weapons, but the knives glow like the edge of a disk.

These are seasoned fighters, two moving to engage while the other two try to go around. It's the faster thugs Tron goes for first, to help cover everyone's escape, a fast grab for the knife-arm of the one on the left and a faster, felt crack as he casually dislocates the thug's shoulder. The blade clatters to the ground, and Tron lets it sit because he won't need a knife for this. Besides, this way he can leap to catch runner number two, sliding into a sweeping kick aimed to hook-- or take out-- a knee. The others slow down, cautious rather than over-brave.

Tron grins at them, nearly purring.]

((Tron can join Elliot a bit later if you'd rather not my self-indulgent fight scene. :3))

[nobleminded]

((Ah ha, you can write as much or as little as you'd like. I'll keep what he's doing open.))

[It's tough being the calm presence amongst panicking people, but it's still his responsibility even if none of these people had heard of the Nightray family. It looks like things are going according to plan, but as the distance increases between this group and the attackers it gets more difficult for him to judge.

Elliot has his hand on the hilt of his sword. It would be better than nothing in case something unexpected happened. He quickens his pace to get in front of the group and then turns his head.]

You can't slow down! You'll have plenty of time to rest once you're safe!

[ja307020]

[The sounds of the fight thankfully recede as the crowd moves away, and true to his word Tron keeps the thugs safely occupied. There's a worrying burst of weapons fire, as well as a couple shouts of pain, but soon enough Tron jogs back up, looking satisfied with himself and also a bit singed. He's going to need some time in medical to deal with that energy burn on his side, but you should see the other guy.]

Don't slow down. More might be on the way.

[It's addressed to the stragglers as Tron catches up, and he waves just a little cheekily to Elliot.]