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==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
| − | + | eXcalibur: [[Clint Barton]], [[Matt Murdock]], [[Molly Hayes]], [[Namor]] | |
| − | + | X-Men: [[Bobbi Morse]], [[Kyle Gibney]], [[Marius Laverne]] | |
| − | + | The Imperium (dimensional travelers): Admiral Samedar, Kr'kk, other representatives | |
| + | The Starjammers (dimensional travelers): Ch'od, C'reee, Hepzibah, Raza Longknife, Sirorsky, Waldo | ||
==Timing== | ==Timing== | ||
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==Plot Summary== | ==Plot Summary== | ||
| − | + | After a dimensional anomaly is detected in the Nevada desert, eXcalibur deploys alongside a few select X-Men to investigate. [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4574925.html#cutid1 They arrive at the site of a crashed spacecraft] manned by humanoids with avian traits who claim to have escaped an attack using an experimental jump-drive. Peace to agreed to with the provision that Clint and Molly would help assist in repairing the ship. | |
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| + | The mutants are invited aboard for a tour, where tensions quietly simmer — [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575165.html#cutid1 Namor and Marius clash over cultural norms], [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575165.html#cutid2 Bobbi and Kyle nurse growing suspicions after finding a sealed off chamber], and [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575165.html#cutid3 Matt admits to Molly that he is sensing odd things]. | ||
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| + | After a night under the stars, [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575416.html#cutid1 Kyle and Marius begin showing signs of illness], alarming Molly, who suspects more than just desert dehydration. [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575416.html#cutid1 Clint and Matt reawaken the ship’s AI] — and are immediately attacked as the system warns them the supposed survivors are in fact Brood parasites. At the same time, [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575416.html#cutid2 Bobbi is ambushed outside the ship], forcing her and Namor to fight. The team regroups over comms, compares notes, and realizes the entire crew may already be compromised. | ||
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| + | With the threat escalating, [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575689.html#cutid1 Molly and Kyle set off to extract Clint and Matt], venting frustration on the way. Simultaneously, [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575689.html#cutid2 Bobbi, Namor, and Marius reach a sealed-off section of the ship] and discover the real Starjammers in cryostasis. | ||
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| + | Reinforcements arrive on the bridge to [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575689.html#cutid3 rescue Clint and Matt] after the ship's original crew is freed. | ||
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| + | With help from eXcalibur, the Brood are subdued and the infection is treated. [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575745.html#cutid1 Sikorsky, the ship’s robotic medic, treats the wounded]. The Starjammers prepare to return to their home dimension to warn the Imperium. [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575745.html#cutid2 Matt, poring over multiversal law], offers legal advice to help them avoid arrest for prior rebel activity. | ||
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| + | In gratitude, [https://xp-logs.dreamwidth.org/4575745.html#cutid3 the team receives alien tech] detailing their dimensional jump drive and faster than light capabilities — though its usefulness is limited by Earth’s material constraints. | ||
==Related Links== | ==Related Links== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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==Trivia and Meta== | ==Trivia and Meta== | ||
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| + | ===Dimensional Visitors=== | ||
| + | '''The Starjammers''' | ||
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| + | A group of space pirates from an adjacent dimension who command a stolen Imperial craft called the Starjammer, outfitted with an experimental dimensional jump drive. The crew is composed of a number of ex-slaves whose worlds have been subjugated by “the Empire”, and regularly harry associated organizations in the name of both resistance and revenge. | ||
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| + | * Ch’od - A pacifistic Saurid who serves as the brains of the group. | ||
| + | * C’reee - A small and unintelligible companion of Ch’od with engineering skills. | ||
| + | * Corsair - Does not appear, but alluded to as the reason the Starjammers speak English and their ship contains Terran writing (a detail noticed by Bobbi). Captain. | ||
| + | * Hepzibah - A Mephistoid mostly there for the vibes. | ||
| + | * Raza Longknife - Warrior cyborg of the high pony. | ||
| + | * Sikorsky - A robot physician (initially disabled by the Brood). | ||
| + | * Waldo - The ship’s AI (initially disabled by the Brood). | ||
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
| − | + | Bobbi's first mission as an X-Men trainee. | |
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| + | Matt shoots two teammates with his blaster, proving that (blind) fire can be friendly afterall. | ||
===Meta=== | ===Meta=== | ||
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'''Plotrunner:''' [[Tapestry]] | '''Plotrunner:''' [[Tapestry]] | ||
| − | + | Heavily influenced by the appearances of the Starjammers, first appearing in X-Men, Vol. 1, #104, Marvel Comics, 1977. Details on the Brood are pulled from the The Earthfall storyline, spanning Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1, #232-234, Marvel Comics, 1988. | |
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[[Category: 2025]] | [[Category: 2025]] | ||
[[Category:Excalibur]] | [[Category:Excalibur]] | ||
[[Category:X-Men]] | [[Category:X-Men]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:23, 6 June 2025
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| Dates run: | May 30-31, 2025 |
| Run By: | Tapestry |
| Read the logs: | Incursion: Earthfall |
Such determinations are for the Empress alone. We live at her pleasure, and it is ours to serve her.
eXcalibur investigates the scene of a dimensional rift and encounter inter-dimensional space-farers.
Contents
Cast
eXcalibur: Clint Barton, Matt Murdock, Molly Hayes, Namor
X-Men: Bobbi Morse, Kyle Gibney, Marius Laverne
The Imperium (dimensional travelers): Admiral Samedar, Kr'kk, other representatives
The Starjammers (dimensional travelers): Ch'od, C'reee, Hepzibah, Raza Longknife, Sirorsky, Waldo
Timing
Plot Summary
After a dimensional anomaly is detected in the Nevada desert, eXcalibur deploys alongside a few select X-Men to investigate. They arrive at the site of a crashed spacecraft manned by humanoids with avian traits who claim to have escaped an attack using an experimental jump-drive. Peace to agreed to with the provision that Clint and Molly would help assist in repairing the ship.
The mutants are invited aboard for a tour, where tensions quietly simmer — Namor and Marius clash over cultural norms, Bobbi and Kyle nurse growing suspicions after finding a sealed off chamber, and Matt admits to Molly that he is sensing odd things.
After a night under the stars, Kyle and Marius begin showing signs of illness, alarming Molly, who suspects more than just desert dehydration. Clint and Matt reawaken the ship’s AI — and are immediately attacked as the system warns them the supposed survivors are in fact Brood parasites. At the same time, Bobbi is ambushed outside the ship, forcing her and Namor to fight. The team regroups over comms, compares notes, and realizes the entire crew may already be compromised.
With the threat escalating, Molly and Kyle set off to extract Clint and Matt, venting frustration on the way. Simultaneously, Bobbi, Namor, and Marius reach a sealed-off section of the ship and discover the real Starjammers in cryostasis.
Reinforcements arrive on the bridge to rescue Clint and Matt after the ship's original crew is freed.
With help from eXcalibur, the Brood are subdued and the infection is treated. Sikorsky, the ship’s robotic medic, treats the wounded. The Starjammers prepare to return to their home dimension to warn the Imperium. Matt, poring over multiversal law, offers legal advice to help them avoid arrest for prior rebel activity.
In gratitude, the team receives alien tech detailing their dimensional jump drive and faster than light capabilities — though its usefulness is limited by Earth’s material constraints.
Related Links
N/A
External Links
Trivia and Meta
Dimensional Visitors
The Starjammers
A group of space pirates from an adjacent dimension who command a stolen Imperial craft called the Starjammer, outfitted with an experimental dimensional jump drive. The crew is composed of a number of ex-slaves whose worlds have been subjugated by “the Empire”, and regularly harry associated organizations in the name of both resistance and revenge.
- Ch’od - A pacifistic Saurid who serves as the brains of the group.
- C’reee - A small and unintelligible companion of Ch’od with engineering skills.
- Corsair - Does not appear, but alluded to as the reason the Starjammers speak English and their ship contains Terran writing (a detail noticed by Bobbi). Captain.
- Hepzibah - A Mephistoid mostly there for the vibes.
- Raza Longknife - Warrior cyborg of the high pony.
- Sikorsky - A robot physician (initially disabled by the Brood).
- Waldo - The ship’s AI (initially disabled by the Brood).
Trivia
Bobbi's first mission as an X-Men trainee.
Matt shoots two teammates with his blaster, proving that (blind) fire can be friendly afterall.
Meta
Plotrunner: Tapestry
Heavily influenced by the appearances of the Starjammers, first appearing in X-Men, Vol. 1, #104, Marvel Comics, 1977. Details on the Brood are pulled from the The Earthfall storyline, spanning Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1, #232-234, Marvel Comics, 1988.
