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Beneath Crimson Waves
Chapter 1: After Action Report

Chapter 1: After Action Report

The Neptune 3, filled with replacement crew and supplies for Leviathan Station make their descent into the black depths of the ocean. As they approach, they are unable to get a response from the station.

When the Neptune 3 prepares to make its final approach, something strikes the submarine.

Leviathan Personnel

Scientists:

Dr Kelven Booker

Status: Alive

Relations: Lisa Booker (Wife)

Description: A wiry man with peppered hair and an easy smile. His flinty eyes hint of his intelligence.

Role: Head Biologist

Dr Lisa Booker

Status: Alive

Relations: Kelven Booker (Husband)

Description: Attractive with skin the color of caramel. Can be a little possessive.

Role: Biologist

Professor Clifford Gibbs

Status: Alive

Description: A redheaded man with about two days of stubble on his chin. He's prone to speaking his thoughts out loud. Likes to read

Role: Archeologist

Dr Kaden Richardson

Status: Alive

Description: A slightly overweight man in his 50's. Tends toward a nervous disposition.

Role: Geologist

Doctor Patricia Wolf

Status: Alive

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Description: Hawkish features and lacks any sense of humor. Her hair is as dark as her skin is light.

Role: Chemist

Military:

Corporal Aran Chen

Status: Alive

Description: A young black man with a powerful build. Has just a hint of Asian features from a distant ancestor.

Role: Classified

Sergeant Lester Kerr

Status: Alive

Description: Middle aged Caucasian man. Physically fit with an imposing demeanor.

Role: Classified

Corporal Violet Hodges

Status: Alive

Description: A powerfully built woman with scars evident on her arms and face.

Role: Classified

Lance Corporal Hussein Peterson

Status: Alive

Description: A young Caucasian man with tanned skin and an easy manner. Sees himself as a funny man.

Role: Classified

Support Staff:

Euan "Goose" Barnett

Status: Alive

Description: Of Hispanic descent, middle aged and prone to wearing a red baseball cap.

Role: Submarine Pilot and Mechanic

Sabrina Bryan

Status: Alive

Description: An autistic girl barely out of her teens. Timid and withdrawn, but observant. Is a genius with an exceptional talent for computers.

Role: Data Analyst

Amanda Davila

Status: Unknown

Description: Works the communications station on board the Leviathan.

Role: Systems Manager

Mabel York

Status: Alive

Description: An older black woman. Confident and direct.

Role: Engineer and Mechanic

Leviathan

The Leviathan is a state of the art underwater research station that rests at 47°9′S 126°43′W, 4,339 meters down. Capable of housing up to 60 personnel at any given time, including forty scientists from varying fields and the personnel needed to run and maintain the station.

Neptune 3

A submarine capable of deep dives nearing 6,200 meters. Retrofitted to transport personnel and supplies needed for the Leviathan research station. Can transport up to 12 people uncomfortably.