Time for a new mission. This is going to be inclusive of all ships and all members. The more active ship members are going to be main characters, and the not-so-active members are going to be supporting characters. For long names, I am going to use acronyms, for ease. The main ships are going to be the Caduceus, the Mjolnir, the Novalis, the Osiris, the Nebuchadnezzar, and the Bhrama as they have the most members, or at least active members. I will be writing it all, so it is not an RPG. I will write it in prose, but there is no poetry. Ok, just bear with the story. It's just fiction.

Ok, without futher ado, I shall begin:

NMN awoke in an pool of sweat and felt around in the darkness to the empty space next to him on his bed. 'Of course it is empty,' he thought to himself. It had been about two months since he had given up his medical title on the Caduceus and took up operating on the failing Bhrama. There was a certain drive in this decision, but he couldn't let it leak. There are too many eyes watching.

He got up and switched on his light. He rubbed his eyes and tried to shake off the dream he just had. It was always eating him. The same dream over and over. His thought process was broken as a knock hit his door. "Come in."
It was Anomolous. "Hey, NMN, sorry to disturb you, but the Cap needs you up and operating. We just got a call from Zion for all ships to return home. We are heading out now. Cap looks angry as all hell."
"Thank's A. I'll be up there ASAP."

'Ships returning home. I wonder what is happening. Most likely evaluations for captains and crew. Same mumbo jumbo as always.' NMN thought as he suited up. He was still a child of the Matrix, but decided to operate. He goes in every once in awhile, but takes it easy watching the people he cares for most.

The Zion war and Neo's last effort happened almost 10 years ago, but the peace was crumbling between the humans and the machines. The machines were still trying to stop the rebels from unplugging people, and 01 appeared to be mobilizing. Zion had been rebuilding since the war, and was almost completely secured. The new ships were undoubtedly better than the older ones, but they still kept the same names, in honor of the men and women that served during war.

NMN walked up to main deck only to find stalin6025 cursing the machinery. "Yo, Cap, you Ok?"
"Oh, hey, NMN, no. The fucking nav system won't reboot. We need it up to get a move on back home."
"Just get the ship started, and I'll handle it. No need for you to get frazzled. Appears to me there is something else on your mind."
She flashed him her famous smile. She had a gleam in her eye, but brushed aside the comment. "Ok, let's get a move on. Everyone will be waiting."
"Aye, aye, Cap."

NMN sat in his chair and found the nav reboot switch. Stalin headed for the cockpit. The engines roared to life, and the Bhrama lifted off, to head back to the place where it all begins.
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Now the other ships and characters will be in the next part, so don't worry. Everyone will be in it. Just needed a little intro on the first two main characters.

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Great beginning! If you continue in this style, your more serious pieces may prove to rival your comedic piece... In that case, we'll be in for a treat. The only advice I can offer you is to watch your tenses (Something which nips all us writers in the ass). Other than that, bravo!

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I decided that I'm going to do short pieces for all the ships before they get back to Zion. So here is the Nebuchadnezzar.
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ThereIsNoMatrix was busy punching in commands as Kara walked into the cockpit. "Hey, Craptain," --as he liked to be called-- "Neo Is The One just got a message from Zion. Why don't ya take a gander."
"Thanks, Kara."
TINM had only been captain of the Nebuchadnezzar for a few short months, and already showed the wear. He had many sleepless nights, fiddling with the controls of the Neb. He got up from the pilot chair and headed to the main deck. TheDrakemaster was busy repairing some hull damage, and Skitto was in the galley. He walked over the NITO. "So, NITO, what have we got here? Zion up our butts again?"
"No, sir, it's a return message. They want all ships to return home."
"Oh, goody, play the message, please."

"Greeting all Zion Captains of the Fleet. This is Councilor Hamaan. The Council has decided for all captains to return to Zion. We have some matters to discuss with all of you. Thank you. We shall see you all at home. Return by 0900 hours on Wednesday. Good day."

'Wonderful, just wonderful,' thought TINM. 'That's all we need right now, the Council on our asses. Well, at least I'll get to see UT. One good thing about this.'

"Right. Guys, let's get this baby on the road. We got some trekking to do if we are going to get back by Wednesday. NITO, power up the nav system, and Kara, co-pilot seat. Skitto, hop down to the engine room and make sure we are running smoothly. TDM, keep on repairing the hull. We gotta work this."

After the crew said 'Aye', TINM jumped into the pilot seat. "Here we go." The craft lifted off and shot through the darkness.
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Next ship is coming up. Keep waiting!

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Excellent, excellent! You even called me craptain... I'm touched. Me and UT - I love this. The short intros for each ship and its characters is a great idear. Keep up the good work.

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Ok, next little ship introduction. This is for the Caduceus.
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MacLeod ran up the long corridors of the massive Caduceus, the largest ship in the fleet and the only one to handle large medical operations, with an important message in his hand. He ran past the main deck, where Niva was busy putting some touches on her programs. He saw that Hitman and Eon were jacked in, most likely sparring. 'They are going to have to jack out if we are going to get home in time,' he thought to himself as he continued on his way. He ran past the gunnery ladder and heard Sparky667 and Raj down in the bay, fiddling with the guns. He ran past Iamatwin and Alfredo in the galley eating the goop that made all worries go away. He finally reached the living quarters. He composed himself.

UT was busy reading. She had a lot on her mind, and reading helped her relax. She too had many sleepless nights, but her's were of a different nature. She became extremely saddened a few months back when NMN decided to give up being the ship's Medic to join the ailing Bhrama. She felt as she lost a part of herself in the process. Another thing that was bugging her was her constant seperation from her long time love, TINM. Every moment they could spend together, they did. Being captains of two totally different ships took its toll on the relationship, and sometimes she could hardly bear.

A knock came to the door. UT dropped her book, startled. "Come in." Mac entered the room. "Oh, hey, Mac, you startled me. What's up?"
"I just got a message from Zion. Forward to all captains of the Fleet. They said to come home. To everybody. Something all need to see and discuss."
"Are you kidding me? We just got back out here. Son of a bitch. I hate doing this. It better be important." She got up from her bed, and put on her boots. "Alright, bro, let's get these guys up and ready for the girl to fly."
"Aye, Cap'n, we'll be ready to go in ten."

She dismissed Mac with a gentle nod. 'At least I get to see TINM.' She heard Mac yelling at the crew as she diligently walked the hall to the cockpit.
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Next ship intro is coming soon!

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Damn good. Love how ya worked your ship hop into there. Three fun-size pieces in one day, good job. I like it. It has been a while since some actual missions have been written here, and this is a great piece to jumpstart it all.

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great story so far NMN
well TINM you sort of letted your topic (matrix degraded) die out. 2 day's ago i posted in it again. to hopefully bring it back to life again

This is sounding awesome mate, loving it already.

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I am liking it. Can't wait to read more....

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Starting with some style, must say I like it. Its gonna get better when the studship mojo-lnir joins the action too no doubt! Don't make the love ship wait too long

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