Aqualphamission '25

Mission Summary

The SCUL Pilot is a truly phenomenal creature. Despite an unseasonably gorgeous pre-Alpha Friday, the Earth Gods laughed at Saturnight plans with nearly freezing radiation. Even dampened and shivering in their space suits, these pilots proved their hardiness. Trickling in through the damp, 16 pilots and two baby maggots arrived, prepared for the vagaries of early season space travel. Blessedly, the radiation tapered off as the fleet assembled on the launch pad in tribute.

Dr Claw reminded all assembled of the risks inherent to space flight, and the greater rewards: dance, bringing joy to local food, snaxxx and FUNK! Babymaggot SweetJP surprised the assembled by showing up prepared to his first launch with his very own curvaceous HARV, "Trigemony", but would his flight skills hold up to the appearance? Only time and thorough dousing with pq's graciously provided tea molecules would tell.

Those hoping for a gentle re-entry to routine space travel were rudely awakened by lordmcfuzz'z alternate reality. To keep insulated from the chill, the fleet proceeded at a brisker than anticipated pace, twisting and turning to revisit familiar territory and find adoring food, deep in the Somerville System. Space travel always has some kinks, and pilots experienced some entry and exit turbulence using newly available grade separated wormhole technology, as well as ships adjusting to the environment after offseason.

Eventually, requisite snaxxx were obtained and consumed. Some pilots wisely chose option DANCE during shore leave, while others huddled together, inhaling calories to fuel the return trip. Little of note occured as the fleet spiraled ever closer to the landing pad, other than visiting the HBS outpost to achieve redcoat formation and HOLY CANNOLI THAT MAGGOT IS FLYING NO HANDS. INTRUDER ALERT, INTRUDER ALERT

A careful check occurred upon re-entry, but SweetJP managed to click all boxes containing your earthly traffic signals, so we let him join the gang. Dogfood also demonstrated that he knows how to show YerMom a good time, and is welcome to return for future flight training. Most importantly, Pilot Diva's commitment was especially evident as the fleet commemorated the 25th anniversary of her first flight.

For those of you who attended, may you finally have regained feeling in your toes.