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[bindsthedead]

[Sabriel's in her office at RISE headquarters- it seemed the appropriate place for this announcement. She's pulled on her armor and surcoat, her expression serious and solemn as she speaks.]

Major General Armstrong has been Ported out. As of now, I'm RISE's commander and I'm naming Jacob Taylor my second in command. [And then her tone shifts, becoming stern and businesslike.]

For those unfamiliar with us, RISE is a group of registered imPorts who work with the government to deal with dangerous imPort criminals and other problems local authorities can't handle- which seem to occur on a somewhat regular basis, and perform outreach to make sure our community has a good relationship with the local population. Our headquarters is in Martian Falls, but we operate in all the porter cities.

I know some of you have had bad experiences with governments in your own worlds, so let me assure you- we're not going to lock you up unless you've committed a crime and it's part of your sentence, or force you to fight battles you don't want to, or investigate you for being openly critical of the government. [Especially since shes privately suspicious of them herself.] But if you cause harm to the people of this world, or your fellow imPorts, then we'll have a problem.

I'd also like to announce that RISE is seeking new members. You need to be registered and not have committed any serious crimes in this world. Beyond that, I just need you to be comptent and ready to work with a team. If you're interested in working as a field agent, I'd like you to be proficient enough in nonpowered combat that you won't be helpless if hit with a nullifier, but we can use more than just fighters.

If you have any further questions, ask them here, or stop by Helix Station and ask them in person.

[More information about RISE and sign ups can be found here or contact me at sarahthesilent]

Comments

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[lempereur]

Congratulations, Sabriel. And best of luck, from what I've seen, you have your work cut out from you.

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[bindsthedead]

I think all of us need whatever luck we can find. But thank you.

i missed my typo rip me

[lempereur]

I am afraid I don't know much about RISE. How closely do you work with the government, exactly?

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[devoutish]

Will we be seeing a battle for power if she returns, then?

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[bindsthedead]

Do I seem that foolish to you?

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[devoutish]

I don't know you well enough to say.

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[deadsmizing]

Was the person who left a friend of yours?

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[bindsthedead]

She was my commanding officer, and not really the warm and fuzzy sort. But I respected her.

[deadsmizing]

Ah.

Well, for your sake, I'm sorry to hear that... she's gone.

[storyseeker]

So when you say you work with the government to deal with imPort problems—what kind of oversight does the government have, exactly?

[bindsthedead]

Honestly? Not that much, unless we start asking for help. Although we tend to deal more with local governments than the national one.

[storyseeker]

What about the local ones, then? If they don't technically oversee you, do they offer assistance? Make you do paperwork?

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[snowpointvictor]

Seems very reasonable.

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[bindsthedead]

I'd like to think so.

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[snowpointvictor]

With people gaining these powers, how often does an Import cause a serious crime do you know?

I don't believe you ever told me your name.

[text]

[pale_blue_arrow]

define 'serious crime'

also do crimes we haven't been caught for/nobody can prove count? not gonna pull the asking for a friend thing but it'd be handy to know.

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[bindsthedead]

Killing, causing great injury, or seriously endangering the lives. For several reasons, we only evaluate people's record in this world

Hiring a supposedly reformed killer was one of mypredecessor's few mistakes, and not one I don't intend to repeat.

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[pale_blue_arrow]

oh. i stole some stuff here after i arrived. i didn't really think the government was gonna give me a job or pay or anything given i'm pretty much white trash and i've been screwed on deals more than once.

you're not gonna haul me in for that, are you? 'cause i can explain the logic behind that fuck up further, i swear.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Hard to believe the General is really gone. I guess all we can do is make sure that what she built keeps on going forever. If we don't, she's probably going to kick our asses if she ever comes back.

[Jacob sighs, then straightens up.]

What are your orders, Commander?

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[bindsthedead]

Meet me at Helix station. I want to go over the previous commander's records and decide what we're going to do next.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

You've got it. I'll be there soon.

[Sure enough, Jacob reports within the hour to Armstrong's office... except now it's Sabriel's office, isn't it? And he's going to be her 2IC. It's a new ball game.

He greets her with a salute.]

Commander.

[Audio]

[aberranthubris]

Hello, would it be okay to ask you a few questions regarding your work in RISE and perhaps your insight on the current and historical situation of difficulties with imports and powered individuals?

Re: [Audio]

[bindsthedead]

Of course not- there haven't been too many though, imPorts are generally well received here.

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[baetiful]

My condolences for your loss, Lady Sabriel. But at the very least, RISE has been left in very capable hands.

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[bindsthedead]

I only hope I can live up to all your praise of me, ambassador.