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[flightforfreedom]

[ For such a chatty guy, Poe doesn't seem to post to the network all that much. And today? He looks decidedly less than chatty.

He's standing on what seems to be the tarmac of a military airfield, dressed very purposefully and carefully in his full Air Force formal uniform, the double bars on his epaulettes marking his rank as Captain. He isn't usually a man for pointless theatrics. (Pointless stunts is another thing altogether, but this doesn't seem to be about that either.) Clearly, the uniform and the setting have a point.

So he gets right down to it. ]

As you may have heard by now, the State Department has declared a national state of emergency thanks to the mess that's going on, and looks like it's getting worse, fast.

I've been asked to talk to all of you on behalf of the brass, here.

While the military has been - uh - less than enthusiastic about hiring imPorts as a whole, and we're still barred from active duty, they've decided to open up recruitment during the current crisis. Just not exactly for the Army.

Essentially, they're looking for super-powered personnel who are equipped to help handle all the damn weirdness that's going on. They're putting together Emergency Response teams, debriefing and giving a little training, then sending them out into the wild. Mandate is to suppress and contain inter-dimensional anomalies and try to stop the things from spreading.

I know a lot of you have mixed feelings about the Military on this world. Trust me, they've got mixed feelings about you, too. But as long as we're living on this planet, we're sharing it, and if everything is going tits up, then it's going to happen to all of us. We may as well work together.

Anyone already on super-powered teams is probably better off staying where they're at - though I can help coordinate you with Government efforts, if you're interested.

Anyone looking to sign up as Emergency Responders should know that only Registered imPorts can apply. Sorry folks, I didn't make that rule, I'm only here to repeat it.

[ He clearly looks a little uncomfortable, though what exactly about the circumstances or what he's saying is making him feel that way is unclear. ]

Regardless of what you think about any of this - for all intents and purposes, and however long you've been here: this place is our home. I don't really care how you figure out to protect it or who you do it with, but we all need to stand together before everything falls apart.

[ He stares at the camera a few more seconds, and then the screen goes black. ]

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[fauxmarth]

It's a good move, in my opinion. There are many who have an interest in helping, but may lack the direction on their own. Whether it comes from the department, from Aegis, the League...

[she hesitates, holding off on the rest of that thought.

instead:] Aegis will still be on-hand to support however we can.

[flightforfreedom]

Thanks, Luci. Let me know if you guys need anything. I think Aegis already has a pretty good rapport with the State Department, but you never know. Sometimes a few words to the right people help.

You guys doing okay?

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[photophobic]

Of course.

Because we all know government-led teams are the solution that gets results.

[Can you feel the withering sarcasm from over there?]

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[flightforfreedom]

like i said

i don't care how you help or who you're doing the helping with as long as you're actually helping

you wanna be the solution? go for it

i'm not stopping you

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[privatepurchases]

Thank heavens something is happening.

What do these...teams entail?

[Finally? Action. Yes. He can do that. Protect people, fucking sure do they deserve it sure yes okay maybe but right now this is - good. A way to get all that excess energy.]

[flightforfreedom]

from what i gather, you'll be assigned to a group, given a debriefing, and then let loose

anything sighted gets reported in

if your team is capable of containing the situation, you contain it, and report in

unfortunately actual mission details are a little thin on the ground, right now

not a whole lot of ways to know exactly what we're up against until we're up against it

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[kid_flash_found]

Is there a minimum age thing for this? I've done way too much first response stuff since I started back home. It's not like I can't be anywhere in a Flash.

[flightforfreedom]

for official duty, 18

same as the military

that being said
plenty unofficial ways to help

permavid

[killtime]

[ A longsuffering exhale. ]

...I guess somebody has to watch your back.

[flightforfreedom]

[ The tension in his shoulders falls a little bit, relaxing. ]

You know I'd appreciate the help, Andy. Though maybe try to keep your insides from becoming your outsides, this time, I'm good with never seeing that again.

[ Translation: please be careful k ]

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[golisolation]

How convenient they're willin' to include us when death's knockin' at their door, tch!

[Guzma sounds less angry than amused, but there's certainly a bitterness to his tone.]

I ain't joinin' shit, personally. I'll protect me and mine, but that's it. This weak ass military can fuck off, they may need me, but I ain't needin' 'em or nobody.

[flightforfreedom]

[ It is easy to hear the tight frustration in his voice, but he's trying to be chill. ]

Like I said, I don't care how you help or who you do it with.

You don't need the military to help. No one does.

Protecting you and yours includes the planet they have to live on, too. Just saying.

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[rebelarrow]

I would be interested in applying.

[There are a lot of unknown factors about this place that he doesn't know the answers to yet, but he can't simply sit idly by while he figures it out, either.]

[flightforfreedom]

Great. I'll send you the sign-up details.

[ He forwards an electronic form to fill out. ]

We need all the help we can get, so I appreciate it.

I don't think we've met. I'm Poe.

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[hatejakku]

You always end up the spokes guy, huh? [ He sounds way too tired for this. ]

I'll let you know if we see anything new. Are you one of these people going out into the wild?

[ He guesses not? He worries? ]

[flightforfreedom]

Hey, at least I'm not on the posters, this time.

[ He lets out a breath. ]

Yeah. They want me leading one of the teams. Something something known variable.

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[everduring]

Looks like I showed up just in the nick of time.

Count me in.

[flightforfreedom]

Great!

[ He goes ahead and sends an e-form sign-up. ]

They'll give you all the details from there.

I take it you're a new arrival, then? It's good to meet you. I'm Poe.

[callmesuperboy]

I'm in. I've already been going since this started, responding to what I can.

Might as well get some organization into it.

[flightforfreedom]

Great, and I'm glad to hear it.

[ He goes ahead and sends a link to a e-form sign-up. ]

Go ahead through there and they'll get you set up.

I'm Poe, by the way. I don't think we've met.

[hatestrashcans]

If you need surveillance or infiltration, I'd be useful.

There are other imPorts better in a fight, though.

[ He likes the dimension he's currently residing in to be stable, thank you. ]

[flightforfreedom]

I’m sure the imPort community at large can use both those things, but as for the army-

You over 18?

[ He can’t tell over video. ]

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[forcelight]

When I said I was feeling restless here, I wasn't asking for so much. [ the sudden escalation has her on edge; she's ready to do something. ]

[flightforfreedom]

[ He offers Rey a sympathetic smile. ]

Yeah, I don’t think this is what anyone had in mine.

For what it’s worth, we could really use your help on the field.

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[solarcharged]

[ There is so much (SO. MUCH.) Apollo could say/yell about Registration right now but you know what? NOT THE TIME, not when the Bleed is collapsing and reality might not even exist next week. Doubly so when he knows poor Poe is just the messenger! ]

I'm just going to take one big calming breath and say you can send any Unsettled heroes [ deliberate word choice ] my way.

[flightforfreedom]

I’ll add you to the mailing list I’m developing.

Pretty sure the only way we’re going to stop all this is if we’re all working together.

Military just gets jumpy about elements they can’t predict or control.

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[usaf]

[ Well this just about answers Carol's question on whether or not to register. ]

What if we're not registered yet? Do we have to wait for that ceremony before we can enlist?

[flightforfreedom]

Pretty sure you can register at any time, the ceremony is just to encourage more people to do it.

[Video]

[prophesiedone]

Sounds like just the place for me. [He hasn't let himself get rusty with his lightsaber or his abilities. Maybe all of his training will do someone some good.] Does it matter if I'm labeled a Villain?

[Because he is. That had been a fitting role for him when he arrived, but now...

Not so much. Thankfully.]

[flightforfreedom]

[ u h ]

I didn’t even know our tattoos could say villain. What the hell did you do here?

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[crassidy]

Pfft, yer just about the worst rebel I've ever seen, mate.

[flightforfreedom]

That’s because I’m only a rebel with cause, buddy.

I was in the New Republic Defence Force a lot longer than I was with the resistance.

As long as the military is actually doing something about the problem and not ignoring it or making it worse, I’m on board.

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[h2no]

What a time to put asterisks next to all this. Fuckin' idiots.

[anyway:] They ain't puttin' you on some dumbshit assignment again, are they?

[like flying into a nuke again and again.]

[flightforfreedom]

To be fair, imPorts don't exactly have the greatest track record for keeping the peace. We tend to cause as many problems as we solve.

The fact that they're even going this far, after what it took to get in here the first time, is kind of mind boggling to me. It's a good step. And we should keep fighting for more good steps, but no use pretending that there isn't one at all.

[ Oh Archie. The Nuke had been his idea. Against orders. Over and over again. ]

They've put me on a team lead. Eagle company. Something about being a known variable. I think it was a compliment?

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[helpdesk_hero]

If they need medical assistance or your group needs some tech support, I'm available. I'm just less of a front line fighter at the moment.

[flightforfreedom]

You and me both, buddy. But given the nature of everything, logistics and support is going to be just as valuable, I think.

We'll be happy to have you.

MAYBE I WON’T DELETE IT THIS TIME

[hellogoodhigh]

[A scraggly looking man sits in what appears to be some sort of psychic’s shop, scratching his chin as he watches the video. ]

Huh. Well I guess if it’s all hands on deck, I’ll pass it on to Numero Uno.

Though uh, doubt we’re joining the army anytime soon, been there, done that...

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[obediences]

[ And Numero Uno is, in fact, itching for a way to be useful. To have a purpose to do. ]

Thanks.

[...] All hands on deck means all hands. You want to come with? You, me, and Ben could do some cleanup.

[Video]

[detectivedwloki]

I don't have any superpowered fighting abilities aside from normal human strength and I know how to handle a gun but I'm supposed to be able to have healing powers. So if you need someone like that, I can join up as medical back-up.

And I am Registered.

[flightforfreedom]

We can always use medical back up, trust me.

[ He sends a link to a e-form application. ]

[made_up_names]

Count me in. I'll do everything I can.

[ Responding in his Spider-Man costume, mostly because ... well. He's underaged, but he's gonna pretend otherwise. ]

[flightforfreedom]

Great, good to hear it.

[ He sends a link to the electronic application form. ]

Nice get up, by the way. Might look a little odd under camo, though.

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[moonlitpath]

[So she's a bit late to this. Like a day or so-ish?]

I'm willing to be on healing as a Responder.

I... I'm also going to be fighting as well.

[The Ultra Beasts, that is.]

[flightforfreedom]

[ Ho boy. ]

You know I'm like legally obligated to tell you that you can't fight, right?

I know that you think it's your duty, but --

This place isn't the same as your world back home. No one wants child soldiers. Helping out with healing is good, but you need to stay off the front line, or you're going to put other people at risk. Putting yourself in harms way will distract people who want and need to protect you.

[ 15, 16? He can at least understand. 12? He really can't. ]

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[choosetruth]

[Georgia's not interested in being a part of a military operation, even one focused on emergency response. But she has her own way of protecting her temporary home. She writes. She finds the truth. She asks questions.

She adjusts her sunglasses as she looks into the camera.]

Does the military have any ideas about what might be behind these... anomalies?

[flightforfreedom]

From what I can tell, they know about as much as we do. But even my security clearance isn't quite high enough to get in on those meetings, I'm afraid.

[pillz]

do u know wat the pay & the fine print is like

[flightforfreedom]

Standard danger pay, so... pretty decent, actually. They're pretty good about compensating for people who are potentially getting themselves killed.

Luckily that isn't necessarily a permanent state, for us.

Fine print is that you aren't technically considered a member of the armed forces, that you are fully responsible for any illegal actions that you take and that if you fuck up real bad they wash they're hands of you.

Also it can't be used as proof of citizenship.

[Video]

[spaceforged]

From what I've heard this is a big step. Count me in, I'm best on the front lines but I can be used as an aerial scout. Any word on what kind of plan they're discussing to deal with this aside from recruiting us into teams?

[flightforfreedom]

Yeah. The fact that they're willing to work with us as a group at all is pretty huge.

So far? Not a hell of a lot. Mostly because we just don't know what we're dealing with. Everything that gets thrown at us is completely different.

So I expect the main theme is "keep flexible".