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[The intercom crackles to life and is immediately followed by a small squeak of surprise before the sound of someone clearing their throat can be heard, and a voice begins to speak]
Good evening, S.S. Thor! This is your captain speaking! I am pleased to inform you all that the Babelfish strike has been resolved with a minimum of fuss, and that regular translation services have been reinstated as of about twenty seconds ago.
This fortunate occurrence also happens to coincide with our arrival at the planet Subaqua in the Herxxion System. We will be in orbit around this lovely vacation spot for the rest of the month, and shuttles will be provided at a reasonable rate to any who wish to visit.
Please enjoy your stay, and watch out for sharks!
[the intercom shuts off again]
***
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say about the planet Subaqua:
A planet completely engulfed in water, Subaqua is home to a rich variety of life. Among the many species is the exclusively land-faring creature known as the Wynin Vindpype, a mammalian creature obsessed with suing aquatic caretakers for not providing adequate lodgings for the swimming impaired. The universal response from the aquatic community is usually, "Well it's not our fault you lot lack the common sense to evolve flippers!" or something along the lines thereof, usually peppered with the occasionally fantastic insult.
As expected of an underwater planet, the tourist trade is in bloom. That being said, we'll supplement the rest of the Guide entry with an excerpt from the back of a travel pamphlet:
Upon arrival tourists are provided with special bubbles for breathing that contain a supply of chemicals in accordance to their home worlds' atmospheres. Natural predators are plenty and dangerous, including giant sharks, octopi, sea serpents, and the rare Liopleurodon. However, don't let that deter you: there hasn't been an attack in the history of ever. The rich marine wildlife will completely dazzle you with color and friendliness. The natives are warm and welcoming, and this will surely be a vacation you'll never forget."
Most of this, of course, is a load of marketing dingo's kidneys.
Shuttles will be available beginning tomorrow, and are, as last time, very affordable provided your character isn’t completely broke.
To further explain the bubbles: Picture an old diving helmet. Turn it into a bubble, filled with air, that comfortably engulfs your character’s head and makes it possible for them to breathe underwater. Due to the bubble’s special chemistry, the chemical composition of whatever it is your character breathes normally is constantly being refreshed! This means that you have a nearly unlimited supply of fresh oxygen. These bubbles are a little sturdier than your standard fair, but be warned! If your character’s bubble is bitten by a shark (for example), it will pop!
If you want to explore the planet, swimsuits and flippers are recommended! Harpoon guns also.
The Lightning Post and job list will be posted shortly.
Good evening, S.S. Thor! This is your captain speaking! I am pleased to inform you all that the Babelfish strike has been resolved with a minimum of fuss, and that regular translation services have been reinstated as of about twenty seconds ago.
This fortunate occurrence also happens to coincide with our arrival at the planet Subaqua in the Herxxion System. We will be in orbit around this lovely vacation spot for the rest of the month, and shuttles will be provided at a reasonable rate to any who wish to visit.
Please enjoy your stay, and watch out for sharks!
[the intercom shuts off again]
***
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say about the planet Subaqua:
A planet completely engulfed in water, Subaqua is home to a rich variety of life. Among the many species is the exclusively land-faring creature known as the Wynin Vindpype, a mammalian creature obsessed with suing aquatic caretakers for not providing adequate lodgings for the swimming impaired. The universal response from the aquatic community is usually, "Well it's not our fault you lot lack the common sense to evolve flippers!" or something along the lines thereof, usually peppered with the occasionally fantastic insult.
As expected of an underwater planet, the tourist trade is in bloom. That being said, we'll supplement the rest of the Guide entry with an excerpt from the back of a travel pamphlet:
Upon arrival tourists are provided with special bubbles for breathing that contain a supply of chemicals in accordance to their home worlds' atmospheres. Natural predators are plenty and dangerous, including giant sharks, octopi, sea serpents, and the rare Liopleurodon. However, don't let that deter you: there hasn't been an attack in the history of ever. The rich marine wildlife will completely dazzle you with color and friendliness. The natives are warm and welcoming, and this will surely be a vacation you'll never forget."
Most of this, of course, is a load of marketing dingo's kidneys.
Shuttles will be available beginning tomorrow, and are, as last time, very affordable provided your character isn’t completely broke.
To further explain the bubbles: Picture an old diving helmet. Turn it into a bubble, filled with air, that comfortably engulfs your character’s head and makes it possible for them to breathe underwater. Due to the bubble’s special chemistry, the chemical composition of whatever it is your character breathes normally is constantly being refreshed! This means that you have a nearly unlimited supply of fresh oxygen. These bubbles are a little sturdier than your standard fair, but be warned! If your character’s bubble is bitten by a shark (for example), it will pop!
If you want to explore the planet, swimsuits and flippers are recommended! Harpoon guns also.
The Lightning Post and job list will be posted shortly.