Collections of Madness

Seaman Donald Galliford ( Keith ): Equipment Operator [Grease Monkey, Weird Science, Resourceful] Pharmacist Mate Lewis Baker ( Matt ): Corpsman [Egghead, Hardened, Quick Study] Petty Officer 3 rd Class Eric Jones ( Brian ): Engineering Aide [ Hard Boiled, Cynical – violent, Afraid of dogs ] 15 August, 1944 : Two months after the D-Day Landings, the Allied and Axis forces battle for control of France. During a vicious counterattack, your Seabee squad was driven south, separating you from the rest of your unit. Out of radio contact range. Low on ammo and fuel and dwindling supplies, you’re one-step ahead of pursing enemy forces, driving a commandeered French Citroen. Donald driver, Lewis front passenger, Eric in backseat. After days of driving through looming forest, muddy bogs and rolling fields, the seemingly ever extending countryside roads finally reaches a wide basin. Miles away, an imposing and towering hill with a town on top.

11 June : The relief mining crew fidgeted in their chairs, “I thought the 2 weeks prior to launch was our family time. What gives?” Director Murphy of Houston Mission Control calls the meeting to order, “Yesterday, we lost contact with the Shackleton moonbase. A low-level pass by our observation satellite revealed the pressure domes appear to be undamaged and still with power. However, we have not observed movement of the harvesters nor suited members performing activities outside the domes. While hoping this only a temporary technical malfunction, we’ve decided to accelerate your launch. You will launch in 2 days. I know that only gives you 2 days of sunlight on the moon before rotational darkness. Unless you have any questions…”