Low Intensity Operations - Setup Options

[Dak]

This thread is considered primarily IC, but posting OOC content is acceptable, just be sure its clear which is which.

The Zermax Group is a relatively small corporate entity that focuses primarily on loaning consultants and contractors to other larger corporations. They've only been around a few years, but have become popular for their military contractors.

Each of you has, through one set of circumstances or another, signed up with Zermax. It is explained that consultants [you] are responsible for providing your own weaponry, equipment, armor, etc. Transport is provided by the corporation based on availability. After signing a massive amount of electronic paperwork and completing an exhausting series of tests and assessments, each of you are invited to pack your belongings and then are whisked away to a remote training facility a hundred or so miles outside of Denver.

The facility itself is rugged and forested. The five of you are each met by a burly human male who introduces himself simply as Raymond. He has about him the air of a military trainer, and though he doesn't bark orders like boot camp, he makes it clear that you're to do as instructed. After arrival, Raymond drives each of you to your lodging, where the five of you likely meet for the first time. It is a rustic style cabin hidden away on a ridge. It has electricity and such, but few amenities. Inside it is primarily one large room containing bunks on one wall, a kitchen on the opposite wall, and a large living and dining space in the middle. There is a bathroom and another small room for privacy needs.

Raymond doesn't make a lot of small talk, but he tells you that your handler will be in touch shortly. He'll answer a few questions as best he can, and then he says goodbye and leaves, driving the vehicle back down the trail.

Once the group is assembled, the vidscreen on the wall blinks on, and you see a computer generated face sizing you all up. "Hiya chummers. My name is Artemis." she says. The face looks human but with just a hint of elvish qualities to her features. "I am your handler, and will be with you for training, and for your deployment into the field. You are designated as Group 309 Echo. The way ZerG works is that each numbered group is broken down typically into five teams. The rest of 309 is in the field, Echo has been rotated and you folks are the new guys." She takes a moment to acknowledge the team leader. "Listen to this guy. He's been employed with ZerG for a little while now and knows how things work. This isn't the military, but you can think of him as your squad sergeant, and me as your lieutenant."

"I can't tell you where you're headed until you're on the aircraft, but while we're in training I'll make sure that you polish up on the skills that you'll need in the field." She smiles. "It's a pleasure to be working with all of you."

Each of your comlinks chirp, notifying you that Artemis has shared her contact info with you.