I would just like to point out that I did NOT keep Dizzyfish locked in another room all night. I repeat...Dizzyfish has not been tied to a bed in another room all night while I tickle her with feathers. And she certainly hasn't been locked in another room all night while I lick chocolate off of her. I don't know why she never gave us the answer to the dilemma.
Ok, so unless we have any objections, I think Dizzy's idea for the terrain sounds like fun. I've taken the liberty to come up with a few details based on her idea. These are just rough ideas, so please add anything you'd like or correct any problems I have in my assumptions.
The planet we are going to has long nights, long enough that we have to do the mission at night. If we wait until daytime, we'd lose our window.
The Blue-Suns compound is hidden away in a very dense, very lush jungle. The jungle would be near the equator, so even at night it could be very hot and humid. (We all have environmental gear in our armor, so it isn't that big of an issue)
The buildings are covered from a direct aerial drop thanks to the heavy canopy of trees. As it is a dense jungle, the only direct path to the compound would be a well guarded and watched main road straight through the jungle.
We would need to get the shuttle in to a clearing and then split the teams up to make two approaches to the compound. That would require a trek through the jungle itself, but with built in sensors and maps, the chances of getting lost would be slim.
I have a suggestion for what the base used to be, and possibly something the Suns might be using pieces of. A bio-engineering lab. A jungle would have a large variety of unusual flora, fauna and fungi (but no glowing mushrooms, damn it!) that could provide plenty of opportunity for experimentation. I don't think there has to be anything sinister behind it. The base may simply studied how to grow a stronger and prettier flower. You would be shocked at how much dangerous equipment is required for studying flowers.
Ok, so unless we have any objections, I think Dizzy's idea for the terrain sounds like fun. I've taken the liberty to come up with a few details based on her idea. These are just rough ideas, so please add anything you'd like or correct any problems I have in my assumptions.
The planet we are going to has long nights, long enough that we have to do the mission at night. If we wait until daytime, we'd lose our window.
The Blue-Suns compound is hidden away in a very dense, very lush jungle. The jungle would be near the equator, so even at night it could be very hot and humid. (We all have environmental gear in our armor, so it isn't that big of an issue)
The buildings are covered from a direct aerial drop thanks to the heavy canopy of trees. As it is a dense jungle, the only direct path to the compound would be a well guarded and watched main road straight through the jungle.
We would need to get the shuttle in to a clearing and then split the teams up to make two approaches to the compound. That would require a trek through the jungle itself, but with built in sensors and maps, the chances of getting lost would be slim.
I have a suggestion for what the base used to be, and possibly something the Suns might be using pieces of. A bio-engineering lab. A jungle would have a large variety of unusual flora, fauna and fungi (but no glowing mushrooms, damn it!) that could provide plenty of opportunity for experimentation. I don't think there has to be anything sinister behind it. The base may simply studied how to grow a stronger and prettier flower. You would be shocked at how much dangerous equipment is required for studying flowers.
