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Capt. Jonathan Bonilla and 1st Lt. Vicente Vasquez, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey pilots, fly over Tokyo after completing night training April 25, 2016. The 459th AS frequently trains on a multitude of scenarios in preparation for potential real-world contingencies and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Yasuo Osakabe)
This afternoon, I was obviously in Busby Berkeley mode? :-)
A shot of dancers from the Janis Claxton Dance Company performing "Chaos and Contingency" in the Grand Gallery of National Museum of Scotland.
This event was part of the Edinburgh Science Festival which has just started.
You can find out more about this year's science festival here:
You can find out more about Janis Claxton's Dance Company, here:
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 26, 2020) The Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) breaks away following an underway replenishment with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Mashu-class replenishment ship JS Mashu (AOE 425) during exercise Keen Sword 21. Keen Sword is an example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region for more than 60 years. The relationships built and maintained during these events are critical to our shared capability to respond to contingencies at a moment's notice. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g Samuel Hardgrove/released)
Theme: Egyptian Cyberpunk Ambiance | Nebulous Illumine - The Enigma TNG
It's hard to believe it all started here.
In Egypt, it made sense. At least, it did back when Earth still had atmosphere, and until the great oil disaster in the late 21st century. Most of Egypt was habitable then, and could even be farmed and formed into a garden oasis. After the disaster, along with the wars that ensued by declining, once great nations who sought what power they could grab, were eventually bought up by the global corporations that decided it was time to take out the middle man and claim themselves the rightful world powers - not by any claim to divine or sovereign rule, but by the might of consumer influence and what power money could buy. It was easy to gain control in this manner, considering how the governments spent well beyond the means of their national treasuries and, in turn, spread the addiction to debt money onto their people, leading to even greater debt that became its own form of slavery. The global corporations, albeit, being a major part of the problem, offered people solutions, and a way out of debt. Contracts were signed among the people with these corporations, which ultimately undid the ties of national social contracts. This led to open borders, of sorts, as long as you had the money, influence, and clearance identification that allowed one to pass from one sector of the world to another. Those without such passports had to remain where they were and wait for the opportunity to be granted such an ID. However, such identification was purposefully made difficult to acquire. As the global society progressed, security tightened, making it near impossible to attain passports due to various concerns, including criminal and political activities that undermined the agenda of the global society, along with claimed safety and bio hazard issues that grew from industrial pollution and sketchy, potentially illegal scientific experiments that led to human mutations that had to be contained, or potentially terminated depending on perceived danger of the hybrids created by the mutations.
By the middle of the 3rd millennium of the common era, during two global wars between the corporate superpowers, the hybrids had worked underground on their contingency plan for leaving the earth. Having been considered little more than experiments and pets by the humans that created them, they eventually formed their own society and global network in the open cities, defending their autonomy from the global corporations. They allied with many diverse sorts of humans that were displaced by the global society, and thus disassociated themselves from the mainstream society. While the globalists kept fighting over what land was left that had not been scourged by the wars and turned toxic by industries and unethical experimentation by human scientists - during this time the hybrids and human allies worked on creating spacecrafts and planned their celestial escape and vision to start over anew on Mars.
While the red planet had been considered dead and hostile to humanoid life, there were rumors that it could be possible to revive the planet and make it habitable. For about 500 years, on until the turn of the 4th millennium of the common era, many vessels were sent up into space with mixed results. Some blew up, either by missiles launched by the global society, or by internal failures in the crafts. Others made it out into space, but eventually the communication was lost, and the ship and its crew were never to be seen or heard from again. Things continued in this manner until one day a text message found its way back from Mars, which stated, "We did it!"
Towards 3121 C.E., the hybrids and their human allies were finally able to escape to the stars, leaving behind the dying planet Earth. Many were eager to make a new beginning on Mars. Some stayed behind, still holding out hope for change on Earth. They kept communication with the soon to be Martians, believing that what could be learned about terraforming the red planet might help to revitalize Earth back to its beautiful blue skies once more.
Ioh was on one of the first ships that sought to start colonies on Mars. However, his purpose was different from those of the hybrids. Only a select few knew what his mission of sorts was, and he aimed to keep it that way until he was certain that ancient artifacts of his Martian ancestors from time immemorial were secured and likely to not be used and abused by the new breed of Martians. A new society on his ancestral planet was exciting, but it also posed problems that neither he, nor the new breed could possibly imagine. Even so, as the last of his kind still alive, as far as he knew, he wasn't about to let such ancient technology find its way into the wrong hands, and potentially lead to the first known galactic war of the common era. Wars in the heavens were of Biblical and mythical stories of ancient times long before the common era. Ioh aimed to keep them so for as long as he breathed.
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This pic was taken in Haven Your World at my home sim Ioh Haven. The sim is still under construction, but you can check out the (very slow) development here:
Preparing the Juice mission to Jupiter has involved testing for all kinds of contingencies, down to the smallest of scales. This microscopic view shows surface damage to a tiny silver interconnector after being exposed to erosive atomic oxygen known to be found surrounding Jupiter’s moon Ganymede.
Due to launch on 13 April to begin an eight-year journey to the largest planet in the Solar System, ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, Juice, will spend three and a half years in the Jupiter system, and in the final phase of its exploration will go into orbit around the largest Jovian moon, Ganymede.
However previous observations by the Hubble Space Telescope have revealed auroral glows around Ganymede due to the presence of ‘atomic oxygen’ – individual atoms of oxygen at the fringes of the moon’s scanty atmosphere, the result of standard oxygen molecules being broken apart by the powerful radiation belts surrounding Jupiter.
ESA materials engineer Adrian Tighe explains: “Atomic oxygen is also experienced in Earth orbit, due to oxygen molecules being dissociated by ultraviolet radiation from the Sun, and all Earth-orbiting missions below about 1000 km altitude are designed to resist it. In the same way, the Juice team needed to know that susceptible materials could withstand the atomic oxygen the spacecraft would encounter in the mission’s Ganymede elliptical orbit phase.”
This test focused on silver interconnects used in the Juice solar arrays – connectors just a few tenths of a thousandth of a millimetre thick – looking into their susceptibility to atomic oxygen exposure combined with low-temperature ‘thermal cycling’ – repeated rapid temperature shifts. Of particular concern was the risk of microcracks forming in the silver, which might lead to failure.
“Silver is one of the very few metals susceptible to atomic oxygen erosion,” comments Sam Verstaen of ESA’s Juice team. “But silver was also the preferred metal for these Juice interconnects in order to maintain the spacecraft’s magnetic cleanliness which is essential for the optimal operation of our suite of in-situ science instruments.”
Testing was performed in the Low Earth Orbit Facility, LEOX, of ESA’s Materials and Electrical Components Laboratory, part of the Agency’s ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands.
A one-of-a-kind facility in Europe, LEOX uses a laser to dissociate molecular oxygen into atomic oxygen at energy levels that are equivalent to orbital speed – 7.8 km/s – to simulate the space environment as closely as possible.
“The general effects of atomic oxygen exposure could be seen clearly on the sample interconnectors,” adds ESA materials engineer Gabor Milassin, who performed the testing. “However it was demonstrated that this was only a surface effect, and no major cracks were observed which could compromise the functionality of the interconnects – the silver interconnects could be given a clean bill of health to go to Ganymede.”
The Lab also worked on numerous other Juice-related tests, including evaluating multi-layer insulation, adhesive tapes and thermal control coatings. Juice presented particular problems in materials terms because the mission will pass from the high-temperature environment of a Venus flyby, where temperatures will rise above 200°C, down to a much colder environment around Jupiter.
To read more about how ESA’s Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality supported the preparation of the Juice mission, click here.
Credits: ESA-G. Milassin
A very odd one this with a Barnstaple bound service seen soon after rejoining the double track on the branch with a NBL Type 2 towing a 2 car dmu that has lost it's rear driving motor second. The lack of an appropriate headcode suggests it was an emergency contingency. The class 22 exhibits a common trait of the class with portions of the bodyside skirt missing.
Unknown photographer.
♫ Marianne Faithfull - Love and Money
"[...] Colui che è incapace di adeguarsi alle realtà della vita, finisce immancabilmente nei pericoli che vuole evitare."
"[...] Ciò nonostante, conservo la speranza
di potere un giorno contemplare la tua guancia
e di veder lacerato il fitto velo
che mi esclude dalla tua vista."
Anonimo Arabo - Le Mille e Una Notte, XIII sec.
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E per chi ci vede un eccesso di romanticismo, si ricreda pensando che il cuore nella foto una volta era un Barbapapà semi-tarocco, accuratamente tagliato e levigato per l'occasione...
... something I take for granted.
119 in 2019 #92
I suppose I think about a lot of 'what ifs', more than the average person I would say, and I make contingency Plan Bs all the time. This is particularly useful when hiking eg carrying stuff in case of emergency (I'm not as bad as my father, his rucksack was so weighed down it's a wonder he could climb!) Once we were snowed in with a baby for over a week so after that I have always stocked up every winter, might also serve me well this year re Brexit problems. As we get older we need to think about the health problems we could face eg what if I lose my sight or the use of my legs?
But one thing I have never really thought about is the inability to open this door, which happened last week. I got up and the door wouldn't open. It was early so couldn't phone anyone. Besides the phone was behind this door, so was my computer. I couldn't phone for help nor google names of locksmiths, carpenters etc, nor access phone numbers of family and friends cos they were all behind this door.
The security lock had worn out and needed replacing. Eventually with careful turning I managed to get it open but it made me think so thanks to whoever thought up this 119 photo challenge!
Pictured is Zafari, from 102 Military Working Dogs Sqn, and his handler ready to take part in a live fire exercise on the Sennelager Ranges in Germany.
Zafari is wearing a body cooler, paw protectors, goggles and ear defenders.
102 Military Working Dogs (MWD) Squadron are part of 1st Military Working Dog Regiment...The LFTT training not only allows the soldiers to undertake their contingency readiness requirement, but also allows the dogs of the squadron to undertake enhanced battle induction, simulating some of the possible stresses of battle that they could encounter on current or future operations. ..Live firing and movement around the battlefield provides a demanding environment to hone the soldier’s skills, not just for combat but as a dog handler also. ..For the Military Dogs, the experience of live firing and explosions reduces their tendency to be scared by the sounds of weapons firing and explosions allowing them to become calm and controlled in stressful situations...The 1st Military Working Dog Regiment’s mission is to deliver Military Working Dog and Veterinary capability in support of Field Army outputs...Delivering a wide range of Military Working Dog capabilities, the Regiment plays a pivotal role in supporting a number of key activities including; counter insurgency operations, the detection of Improvised Explosive Devices, assistance in the searching of routes, buildings and vehicles, enhancing security and patrolling key installations.
The 1st Military Working Dog Regiment consists of three Regular and two Reserve Military Working Dog Squadrons, comprising 299 Regular soldiers and officers with the ability to surge to a maximum capacity of 384 Military Working Dogs.
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ANDAMAN SEA (June 7, 2019) An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)
A C-130 Hercules flies over Izu Peninsula, Japan, Oct. 14, 2015. Performing regular in-flight operations gives all related personnel real-world experience to stay prepared for contingency situations and regular operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker)
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2018) A Standard Missile (SM-2) is launched from the forward-deployed guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) as part of a missile training exercise during Multisail 18. MultiSail is a bilateral training exercise improving interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing our ability to work together to confront any contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William McCann/Released)
PHILIPPINE SEA (March 1, 2020) U.S. Navy Arleigh-Burke guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin (DDG 89) and USS Barry (DDG 52), and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) sail in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JS Suzinami (DD 114) and JS Sawagiri (DD 157) during the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Advanced Warfighting Training exercise. BAWT improves interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise enhances the ability of the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to work together to confront any contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam)
Sad news today as Webber Bus of Bridgewater has ceased operating. Contingency plans are currently being made to cover as many of their duties as possible in the near future.
Pictured here running Taunton's 'Flyer' Park & Ride service back in October 2012 we see one of Webber's numerous Optare Versas, YJ60LTN, at dusk in the center of Taunton. These P&R operations were taken over by First a couple of years ago.
Company: Webber Bus of Bridgewater
Registration: YJ60LTN
New: 2010
Chassis: Optare Versa
Bodywork: Optare B38F
Route: FLY (Gateway-Silk Mills)
Location: Fore Street, Taunton
Exposure: 1/25 @ f4.5 400ISO
Date: 27 October 2012
PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2019) Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy and the U.S. Navy transit in formation as part of Pacific Vanguard (PACVAN). PACVAN is a first of its kind exercise between these four countries. Focused on improving the capabilities of participating countries to respond together to crisis and contingencies in the region, PACAVN prepares the participating maritime forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Ronald Pierpoint)
CORAL SEA (June 24, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)
(when all else fails we may need this, under 30's may not be sure what it is or how it works.......)
Friendly face at the 32nd Annual [2018], Score San Felipe 250 contingency row - San Felipe, Baja - Mexico.
Dancers from the Janis Claxton Dance Company performing 'Chaos and Contingency' in the Grand Gallery of National Museum of Scotland recently
This event was part of the Edinburgh Science Festival.
You can find out more about this year's science festival here:
You can find out more about Janis Claxton's Dance Company, here:
You can see more shots from this event at these links:
My thanks are due to Frances Sutton from Edinburgh Science Festival, Esme Haigh from National Museum of Scotland and Janis Claxton.
Hot rods of all description lined Belleville street in Victoria BC Canada. A huge contingency of people and cars were on hand to greet part of the California, Oregon, Washington and Texas invasion of hot rods arriving on the 2:30 pm ferry from Port Angeles Washington. June 21st was the kickoff day for Northwest Deuce Days, the largest gathering of '32 Fords at any hot rod show in North America, over five hundred '32's will be part of the 1,200 cars on display Sunday June 24 in the beautiful inner harbour and city of Victoria, capital of BC
Pictured is a member of 34 Squadron, The Royal Air Force Regiment based at RAF Leeming, undertaking Live Firing Tactical Training at the Otterburn Training Area.
He is taking aim with a SharpShooter Rifle.
This training formed part of the Contingency Operating Training for the Joint Expeditionary Force.
With a strength of 164 personnel, including specialist engineering and support staff, the Squadron’s firepower is provided by a wide range of infantry weapons including sniper rifles, general purpose machine guns and light and medium mortars.
Fully air portable, the Squadron’s cross-country mobility is provided by a variety of off road platforms battlefield communications systems and a highly effective range of surveillance and night observation equipment which help complete 34 Squadron’s inventory to make it a flexible and powerful force capable of deploying anywhere in the world to defend British air assets or to take part in wider military action.
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It’s been seven years, seven years since the world went dark. I have been walking these wastelands of what used to be America for what seems like an eternity. I haven’t found any shelter for days now, no hint of warmth just to escape from this frozen world, even for only a second. I have heard there is warmth to the East, so that is where I am headed. I am beginning to make my descent up a mountain; I don’t know what mountain it is, ever since the Nuclear Winter started thousands of ‘mountains’ have just appeared from all of the snowfall. As I slowly trudged through the snow up it I saw something in the distance. It looked to be a destroyed shack with a few boards still standing up. Without a pair of binoculars I realized I would have to check out this shack myself. As I slowly began to approach it with my musket held, ready to fire, I noticed that there was the top portion of a chair inside of it, and a few spare ammo clips lying around the chair. There was also a neatly stacked pile of wood outside. I began to hold my gun tighter, preparing to kill anything that moved. As I began to draw closer to it the only thing I heard was the silence of my heartbeat, but that silence was quickly broken with a gunshot. My world went dark.
Inspired by one of Legohounds older MOC's. Credit to Titolian for the chair design.
Anyone know how to italacize? :p
Souped up Volkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Type 1, two-door, rear-engine classic economy car.
Seen at 2021 SAN FELIPE 250 – APRIL 14-18, Contingency Row
Pictured is a Barbary Macaque on the Rock of Gibraltar with a Commando Helicopter Force Merlin Mk3 helicopter in the background.
Working from RAF Gibraltar, 2 Merlin Mk3 helicopters from 846 Naval Air Squadron based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset were consolidating their contingency deployment capability during Exercise Barbary Commando 16. ..Merlin Mk3 is a new aircraft type for the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF). It will advance capability for the primary customer, The Royal Marines...846 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) are the first Royal Navy squadron to convert to Merlin Mk 3..To take on the demanding Commando Role (from ship to shore operations) the current Merlin Mk3 fleet will undergo an upgrade package through an interim model. It will then move towards the advanced Merlin Mk4. This will further increase the capability of this proven battlefield helicopter.
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Pictured are Snipers from 34 Squadron, The Royal Air Force Regiment based at RAF Leeming, undertaking Live Firing Tactical Training at the Otterburn Training Area.
This training formed part of the Contingency Operating Training for the Joint Expeditionary Force.
With a strength of 164 personnel, including specialist engineering and support staff, the Squadron’s firepower is provided by a wide range of infantry weapons including sniper rifles, general purpose machine guns and light and medium mortars.
Fully air portable, the Squadron’s cross-country mobility is provided by a variety of off road platforms battlefield communications systems and a highly effective range of surveillance and night observation equipment which help complete 34 Squadron’s inventory to make it a flexible and powerful force capable of deploying anywhere in the world to defend British air assets or to take part in wider military action.
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I decided to remake my halo moc from a while back. I added some new things and other designs like more tiling, weapons, plants, and a different roof. Before I didnt show you the inside of the building but this time I will. Taking the inside was a bit difficult to take so it may not look the best. I might upload more pictures later.
Pictured is a member of 34 Squadron, RAF Regiment closing on the enemy flanked by smoke during a Live Firing Tactical Training Exercise on the Otterburn Training Area.
This training formed part of the Contingency Operating Training for the Joint Expeditionary Force.
With a strength of 164 personnel, including specialist engineering and support staff, the Squadron’s firepower is provided by a wide range of infantry weapons including sniper rifles, general purpose machine guns and light and medium mortars.
Fully air portable, the Squadron’s cross-country mobility is provided by a variety of off road platforms battlefield communications systems and a highly effective range of surveillance and night observation equipment which help complete 34 Squadron’s inventory to make it a flexible and powerful force capable of deploying anywhere in the world to defend British air assets or to take part in wider military action.
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Pictured is a sniper from 34 Squadron, The Royal Air Force Regiment during a Live Firing Tactical Training at the Otterburn Training Area.
This training formed part of the Contingency Operating Training for the Joint Expeditionary Force.
With a strength of 164 personnel, including specialist engineering and support staff, the Squadron’s firepower is provided by a wide range of infantry weapons including sniper rifles, general purpose machine guns and light and medium mortars.
Fully air portable, the Squadron’s cross-country mobility is provided by a variety of off road platforms battlefield communications systems and a highly effective range of surveillance and night observation equipment which help complete 34 Squadron’s inventory to make it a flexible and powerful force capable of deploying anywhere in the world to defend British air assets or to take part in wider military action.
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More experimenting. Not so much a build, more of an artistic interpretation. I actually did have a similar version built up in a dome but couldn't attach the lobe bits or the tail without it falling over.
A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies near Mount Fuji, Japan, during a routine sortie Jan. 26, 2016, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 36th AS regularly conducts training missions to remain proficient in the necessary skills to support any contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)
Pictured are Snipers from 34 Squadron, The Royal Air Force Regiment based at RAF Leeming, undertaking Live Firing Tactical Training at the Otterburn Training Area.
This training formed part of the Contingency Operating Training for the Joint Expeditionary Force.
With a strength of 164 personnel, including specialist engineering and support staff, the Squadron’s firepower is provided by a wide range of infantry weapons including sniper rifles, general purpose machine guns and light and medium mortars.
Fully air portable, the Squadron’s cross-country mobility is provided by a variety of off road platforms battlefield communications systems and a highly effective range of surveillance and night observation equipment which help complete 34 Squadron’s inventory to make it a flexible and powerful force capable of deploying anywhere in the world to defend British air assets or to take part in wider military action.
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Pictured are members of 34 Squadron RAF Regiment movind along a track whilst undertaking Live Firing Tactical Training at the Otterburn Training Area.
This training formed part of the Contingency Operating Training for the Joint Expeditionary Force.
With a strength of 164 personnel, including specialist engineering and support staff, the Squadron’s firepower is provided by a wide range of infantry weapons including sniper rifles, general purpose machine guns and light and medium mortars.
Fully air portable, the Squadron’s cross-country mobility is provided by a variety of off road platforms battlefield communications systems and a highly effective range of surveillance and night observation equipment which help complete 34 Squadron’s inventory to make it a flexible and powerful force capable of deploying anywhere in the world to defend British air assets or to take part in wider military action.
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 28, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Evan Avara, from Kirkland, Washington, observes an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, take off from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Keen Sword 21. Keen Sword is an example of the strength of U.S.-Japan Alliance, the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region for almost 60 years. The relationships built and maintained during these events are critical to our shared capability to respond to contingencies at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel A. Martinez)
-Translated from Russian-
Russia, St Petersburg, 2067
I opened the gates. It was a long time since the Metro had been open. When the infection hit Russia, the first thing the Russian Government did was to lock off the cites separately, no one could leave or enter any city. It was smart, if you think about it, if one city was infected, it wouldn't spread on to the other parts of Russia. The second thing they did was to dismantle the Metro System, after all, people could move to and fro using the underground tunnels, they posted guards down there, shooting anyone that walked near the gate. Soon, they blew up the tunnels in the Metro, closing the the last way out apart from the huge ass walls enclosing the city.
But, there isn't any Government now. The disease isn't spread from physical contact like the people in Moscow said. It was airborne. The blocked city did not help at all, unless you mean, keeping survivors in with no escape.
Within a few days, Russia was gone. Russia's contingency plan was a house of cards. The plan genius tacticians in Red square spent hours planning doomed Russia.
I was lucky though, I wasn't infected, somehow. But, it doesn't matter, if one of the infected touches you, you are dead, they will eat you alive, tearing your brains out.The remaining alive in Russia was gonna have a hard time looking for food as most were situated in places where they were a lot of infected, rumor has it that the Military stockpiled some food down into the Metro. I took all I can find from my local police station, mostly a Mosin and a small backpack with food loaded in it, hoping to find some food down in the Metro.
The Metro was dark. Scary. Untouched for years. It's a maze in the dark, tunnels connecting cities, wrong move, hit a dead end, and you might just get stuck there for the rest of your life. Starving to death, not to mention, the foundation of it was badly damaged due to the explosions, the whole thing could just collapse any moment.
The only source of light down here were the emergency lights I managed to power, but shit. The track ahead's flooded. Water gushed out from a crack in the wall, no doubt caused by PVV-5A Russian Semtex. No way to find out how deep the water is, and I don't wanna find out, with the gear I'm armed with, I'd probably sink to the bottom of the hole. And in New Russia, leaving a gun and gear unattended is a stupid way to get you killed.
I'd have to head back to the gate and find another way pass into the Military Stronghold.
I hope to find some food in this shitstorm through the Metro, but, it seems that it might not be as easy as I thought it would be."
Yeah, first chapter out for the storyline! Played around with the lightning alot! Special thanks to Sanders for the logo! ( Don't ask me for it, I'm not allowed to distribute.) And yeah! A Metro themed storyline, don't worry, not everything happens underground, only the first few scenes!
And Dat lightning tho
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 5, 2017) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Michael Dominguez, from Los Angeles, left, and Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Fernando Diaz, from Brooklyn, N.Y., direct the movement of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, as it prepares for launch. Makin Island, the flagship for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capability with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
In my last post I had a bit of a rant about the vagrancies of the British weather during, what is laughably termed, Summer. On reflection, I have realised that my frustrations have been somewhat amplified by modern technology. Back the good old days, the only source of information was the BBC’s Michael Fish slapping magnetic rubber symbols onto a map of Ol’ Blighty. And we all accepted it would be wrong more often than not as it was mainly based on three pine cones located in Michael’s downstairs loo, a piece of old seaweed hanging from a rusty rail outside the front door of BBC Weather Centre, and the dawn and dusk phone calls to the National Shepherds Association to see if the majority of their members were delighted or not when they looked out of the window. And the BBC acknowledged their inherent inaccuracies by making sure their predictions were very vague of where a shower would appear; Michael’s magnetic symbol for rain covered three entire counties (admittedly, if you are making a weather forecast for Wales, you only need one symbol that is big enough to shroud the whole principality). But now we in the age of supercomputers and AI algorithms and satellites and the internet. So, surely, we should expect an uptick in the forecast accuracy figures? With phone apps having a claimed precipitation prediction precision of minutes within a given postcode, we can now plan the family day out with complete confidence and without the fear that we have not packed enough contingency waterproofs. And I’m sure the parents of the kids in Eyemouth had the same anticipation of warm sunny spells with a light breeze at 16:19, as I did.