Better Living Infinite: The Stars Are Fading

[cargocultist]

"Yes, I do remember your voice. And 'Boss': While I appreciate the compliment, I'm afraid the war between the Remnants and my home station was none of my doing. That was a bit higher up the chain of command."

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE ONE
ROY FOWLER
HADES MAIN CORRIDOR
PHOBOS OUTPOST HADES

"He doesn't know what he did, Jack. He didn't even recognize the armor."
"But they're remnants, Jim. That's what broke into the station."
"No, that was the Hacknet Marines, along with The Charon Soldats."
"So it was the Remnants."
The Aristocrat sighs.
"It was the Remnants, sir."

[cargocultist]

"Er... What exactly did I do, gentlemen?"

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE ONE
ROY FOWLER
HADES MAIN CORRIDOR
PHOBOS OUTPOST HADES

"Your negotiations with the people of Phobos has sparked controversy with the governments of the Infinite. People want you dead. People want Phobos dead. We'll be helping you stay not dead for the time being."

[cargocultist]

"Sounds like a plan. But you're not doing this out of the goodness of your hearts, probably. What do I do in return?"

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE ONE
ROY FOWLER
HADES MAIN CORRIDOR
PHOBOS OUTPOST HADES

"In due time, Mr Fowler. Your ship is still docked, dock at The General and we'll talk." The Boss says.

[cargocultist]

Alright. I head to the ship and check on the crew. No doubt they're spooked.

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE ONE
ROY FOWLER
CHAPEL SHUTTLE OURUBOROS 
PHOBOS OUTPOST HADES

"Bossman! What's happened! Is ya okkay?" Lou asks, rushing over to the entrance airlock.

[cargocultist]

"I'm fine, Lou. Though something tells me weird things are going to happen. Prepare to undock with the station and dock with The General."

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE ONE
ROY FOWLER
CHAPEL SHUTTLE OURUBOROS
THE GENERAL

"Yessir, Baws!"
The ship undocks and redocks at The General.
"We docked, Baws!

[cargocultist]

I exit the Ouroboros and enter the ship we just docked at.

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE ONE
ROY FOWLER
THE GENERAL ARRIVALS
THE GENERAL

As you enter the General, your communicator goes off.

The Aristocrat starts speaking.
"So you've decided to join us! Good, take the lift up to the meeting room, we'll speak then."
-Call ended-

[cargocultist]

I enter the lift and select the button labeled "Meeting Room.", if there is one.

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE ONE
ROY FOWLER
THE GENERAL MEETING ROOM
THE GENERAL

You arrive at the meeting room. The Boss and The Aristocrat stand at the far side of the meeting table.

"Come. Sit." The Boss says.

[cargocultist]

I sit down and say "So. Level with me. What exactly is your organization and what does it want with me?"

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE ONE
ROY FOWLER
THE GENERAL MEETING ROOM
THE GENERAL

"We hail from the Martian Nation, one of the last great American government space programs.  We are the leaders of the Red Sun unit. For now, you'll be helping us with mission that the Martian government deems unfit for public knowledge. From here on in, Roy Fowler is dead, you are now 'The Diplomat'. You will gather soldiers, ones of your own choosing, to use for missions handed down from us. Do you choose to accept this task, Roy?" The Boss asks.

[cargocultist]

I smile. "The Diplomat, eh? It fits." Then, after a pause: "Yes. I accept."

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE TWO
THE DIPLOMAT
THE GENERAL MEETING ROOM
THE GENERAL

"Welcome aboard, Mr Roy. We have some people who will be aiding you, head down to the barracks to speak with them, if you desire."

[cargocultist]

I thank them and then take my leave. To the barracks!

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE TWO
THE DIPLOMAT
THE GENERAL BARRACKS
THE GENERAL

At the Barracks, Two men and a woman are sitting at a circular table, the first man is wearing a blue jumpsuit, a headset around his neck. The other man is dressed in full battle gear, complete with a jet black hardsuit with old world Soviet markings, he has a gas mask and a helmet on. The woman is dressed in a black uniform and has some kind of data-uplink helmet on her head.

"Shh, shh, he's here." The one in blue says.

[cargocultist]

"Talking about me?" I say, with a smirk. "I'm The Diplomat. And you are?"

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE TWO
THE DIPLOMAT
THE GENERAL BARRACKS
THE GENERAL

The man in blue speaks up first. "Sparks, sir, I'm the expert when it comes to weapons and gear." He speaks calmly and with pride.

"Anna Tse. I'm here to manage data collection on missions and ship activity to send back to Red Star, as requested by The Boss." She speaks quickly and without passion.

Sparks has to make note of your existence to the third person before he speaks.

"I am Ivan, I make alive things ghost." His words are slowly, but thoughtfully crafted.

[cargocultist]

"Alright, then. I'll introduce you three to Lou. He'll be happy to have some new people aboard, I bet. Anybody care for a cigarette? Land of Smiles brand." After the acceptation and/or declinations of my offer, I say "Now, on to business..."

[thegreatnewbebi]

PHASE TWO
THE DIPLOMAT
THE OUROBOROS
THE GENERAL

Sparks accepts your offer, placing the cigarette in a cigarette case.

"Boss man! You return!" Lou says.
"Who the new ones?"

[cargocultist]

"These people are," I gesture to each one of them in turn "Sparks, Anna Tse, and Ivan. They'll be joining us on some adventures." I grin at Lou.