The Zenko

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The Zenko was a large ship, almost large enough to be considered a destroyer. It's massive Wolfsteel armor glistening in the sunlight. The sensor equipment giving it a unique shape. Accross the side Zenko 11A was inscribed in bold white letter. The ship was docked in bay three on Mars. Picking up supplies and getting repairs from its most recent engagement with a 5 tail class destroyer. Vehicles are being loaded into it and a single silverCrow lands in the Vtol bay.

Marines new to the ship where transported Via a single Hawk landing ship. It landed in hangar 2 and let its soldiers dismount. Several new recruits where onboard and even more rotated marines had been onboard.

Several of the Sol authorities special tactics division pass by. These are men and women trained to do combat in interceptors and on ground. The captain of the ship sits outside the ship marking a checklist off as soldiers dismount the ship.

The 1st deck officer takes scans of each soldier individually. Occaisionally he looks up and motions towards a marine who is pulled to the sidelines.

The marine commander watches his new fresh soldiers closely. Measuring their worth silently. Waiting for all rookies to come speak with him. He would then assign them to a team and send them on a tour about the ship.

Kaydn was sitting on the wing of his silvercrow. He seemingly doesn't much care about whats going on really. Sprawled out over the crafts right wing. Nearby his service pistol sits holstered. His snowy white tail flicking every once in a while letting most know he was very much awake. Most soldiers comming off the transpo could see him and his features. A head of white hair framing a young mans face. His body was toned and Willowy. His spacers jacket marked with atleast five patches from various employers. At the base of his craft his Android goes about working on the Silvercrow's systems. Marines woud cast glances in his direction before turning back to working. Most new marines looked at him with fear or admiration really it depended on training locations. Most soldiers from Alpha 3 knew him as Yako named for the terrafying kitsune of old. Alpha 1 students knew him as the Zenko fox named for the ship he protected so fiercely.

Accross from him his secondary works on her own craft. It's various systems running diagnostics. She was a kitsune as well with golden hair that seemingly glows in the mixed light of the hanger. A black jumpsuit and gun belt her primary clothing.

The ships interior itself was buzzing with motion as soldiers moved various materiels around. Security officers pass by checking on patrol routes. Marine team leaders are gathered in a huddle talking about various things. Light from the mars atmoshphere leaks in mixing with the overhead sunlights. A distant hum from the ships interrior power supplies can be heard slightly. However the voices of people working could be heard better.

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Serena had been able to test through marine basic, and had been sent to Europa and Titan for six months of specialized training. She'd earned the nickname Badass Bitch, BA, or Bab. Babs to her teammates. In keeping with that, she did PT constantly on the flight back to the inner system, and power napped on the shuttle down. The landing woke her, and the team disembarked. Serena was the only one not wearing her class B uniform, except the Sergeant, who was in class A dress. Most of the team stood at parade rest as the Sergeant snapped to attention, saluting the ranking officer on deck.
"Permission to bring my men aboard?"

Serena glanced toward a commotion by the loading Bay. A winch had started up, pulling a vehicle on board, and she smiled. Most vehicles were thought of as female, but her Ripsaw had "Angus" stenciled on the side.
"Because he's a bull you don't want to piss off."
The smile had faded quickly, but returned again as she remembered that conversation.

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The captain responds with the appropriate amount of respect. "Permission granted, get your men situated in Bunk room 5 and stow their gear in Armory 1. We leave in 20 and then shock out in 30." He then dismisses the Sergeant after having his deck officer scan the Marines.

Another team of marines prepare to board the craft to be rotated back home. A kitsune woman stops at the base of Kaydn's craft and whistles up at him. He smiles before jumping down his boots thumping against the black metalic floor. Standing up straight he smirks his blue eyes glittering with amusement. The two speak for a second and Kaydn hands off a letter.
She bounds off to her squad and joins them. They look at the note and cheer. The marine actually has a rather distinct jacket. A interceptor pilots jacket.

The deck officer smiles "I expect a new pilot for Kaydn when his current second rotates."

Kaydn's second looks over at the new arrivals. After giving them an appraising look she focuses on the Sergeant then her gaze transfers back to her craft.

A voice comes over the loudsystem "attention crew Last call for outbound forces."

Kaarim enters the hanger at this point in time and looks towards the newcomers. He smiles for a second before crossing the room to his interceptor. His second is in shortly after working on her craft.

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She walked with her team to the bunk room and tossed her bag unceremoniously on her bunk before a Yeoman showed up to give them a tour.

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The tour takes them through the ships halls. Pointing out locations like the Caffateria while heading towards the armory. The Guide stops outside "this is Armory 1 which you share with Fox 1." Then He snaps into attention spotting Kaydn who walks up to the group. He looks at the Leader "Welcome aboard the Zenko I expect the best from your people. Even the ones that haven't had to show it before." With his last line he looks straight at Serena. With a nod he activates the door and steps inside. His Spacer bar code is visible to the most perceptive for a second while he turns.

The Guide runs his hands through his hair stressed. "Sorry Kaydn is slow with warming up to new people. Not sure why." He looks towards the Kitsune before turning back to the team leader. "Your ID units have a number. That number is your locker in which gear has already been stowed. If you want to check and see that everything is already here hurry. I still have to show you med bay and Briefing. Oh and try to get used to Kaydn He is the Striker that will be going to ground with your team on missions." He looks out over the group "any questions about anything at all. I will try my best to answer." 

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Her gaze met Kaydn's. Cold, calculating, self-assured. She had the highest practical exam scores on the team, and she knew it. Moreover, she was used to proving herself. She only had to do it for every individual promotion back home. Trust, though, was a new one for her. She remained at parade rest the entire time. When the guide invited, she quickly entered. Most of the team had a small duffel of expeditionary equipment in addition to their weapons. These included rebreathers. Hers did not. Nor did it include any amphibious assault accessories. In fact, her SMG was the largest item in her locker. Nodding once, she returned to the guide.

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Kaydn opens his locker revealing guns and various pieces of tech. He pulls out a couple of items before shutting it. Striding past Serena he walks out of the room. About this time the ship begins preparations for launch. The captain and his 1st Deck officer pass by speaking.

The guide waits before leading the marines down the halls again. Reaching the infirmary he speaks again "this is where we patch up our wounded. Dr.verik is a skilled medical professional." Inside an elf moves back and forth between a set of paperwork and a soldier who's leg is in a cast. Verik speaks to the soldier "next time don't fall off of an interceptor." The soldier nods before limping out of the med bay.

Verik enters the Hallway "Ladies and Gentlemen I will be meeting with your team medics every weekend in here for a routine psychological eval of the whole team. So be on your best behavior." With that he strides back into the infirmary.

The guide finally leads them into the briefing room. Inside marines and other crew are gathered. The guide turns to the group. "Alright we have a briefing on the next mission go inside and find a seat." He motions the marines inside.

The seats are varied and many of the crew sit in small patches. Kaydn stands beside the Intel officer on the deck. The two are going over something on a data pad. Kaydn looks at the new arrivals and waves them up to the first row.

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The team walked in, and her CO nodded to her. She stepped to the side of the door and fell into parade rest.

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the meeting starts and Kaydn starts speaking. "Alright ladies and gents we have to go on our routine shakedown run. This time we are investigating a research lab that went dark. They were researching new Cybernetics and have been reverse engineering Renvein tech. A team will go groundside and search the facility while Zenko maintains a grip on the space above. Once the teams have hit the ground we have two missions. Locate any survivors and retrieve any sensative Intel. If nobody has any questions We meet in the Hanger in 1 hour to divide into our respecive teams. You will find your teams leader on you WMC So any operational info should be with them. Dismissed." With that Kaydn leaves the room. As he passes Serena he casts a glance at her in a almost analytical way. The Officers gaze was calculating and he could pin someone down with those frosty Blue eyes. He passes her and enters the hallway making for his office. 

[God]

She watched him go, then fell out and checked her WMC. Expressionless, she headed to gear up.

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Kaydn checks the roster to see who is on his team as the ships shocks out to the facilities space. He nearly loses balance in his chair. Not from the movement but instead from shock of who was in his team. Serena sits next to the top with what can only be described as amazing scores. Of course scores never told you how a marine would respond in combat so Kaydn decides to put the Marine to the test.

He reaches the hanger as the teams begin dividing up and boarding the ships. He begins a headcount as the Marines board.

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Serena is last on, exchanging a fist bump with one of the others that knocks them into their seat. She didn't have an expression, per se, but her eyes looked hungry.

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Kaydn steps onto the craft after pushing a button on his Wrist computer. The door of the craft slides shut and Kaydn stays standing as the craft leaves the hanger. Checking over his team he watches them put on helmets with various environment scrubbers built-in. The helmets would be used to conceal the marines identities from anyone in the facility. Kaydn walks down the Isle slowly as the craft descends he comes to a stop in front of a marine who is breathing in a nervous manner. "It's Ok marine you will do fine," He gently states while smiling. In the air crafts light, his eyes glow a powerful blue color that could only be described as captivating.

The marine he is talking to calms down a little and speaks, "thank you, sir." He slips his helmet on and closes the face mask.

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Serena glances around at the others, then taps her temple.
"Stealth mode" her outfit shifts color slightly as a hood grows up from her collar. A face mask grows across the hood as tinted glasses slide into place from the sides. The blue conduits on her suit fade to more of a faint navy.

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The unique way of disguising herself catches Kaydn's eye. The Cyberfox notes the Collar for later. The ship lands and the first four marines are quickly off the ship. They act as the landing pads clearing party. Next is Kaydn in his combat suit with an Ajax energy rifle. The helmet on his suit finishes covering him as he strides forwards. Next would be the other 7 marines who would follow behind Kaydn and the initial three marines. These marines had been granted higher ranks from family lineage and Kaydn hated that. Stopping at the base of the crafts platform he speaks into the mic.

"Samwell, Kasinch, and Tommy I want you at the rear guard. Serena, Alex, and Rockwell will take lead from here." The line up surprised the three lead marines who quickly jumped to allow the others off the craft. Meanwhile Rockwell and Alex stood up and rushed to the lead.

Back on the Zenko the captain laughed. "Same Kaydn with a different team. Santain prepare to deploy Interceptors if trouble comes." with that he sits back in the captains chair.