#the lifeboat to mars saga

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Lifeboat to Mars (Poe x Reader)-Part 1

(A/N: Sorry if the beginning’s shaky, I’ll probably edit it. Also, I’m changing up some things from my original idea so the plot makes sense later on.)

(TW: violence, mentions of death)

May 3, 2400- What seemed like an ordinary week began to spiral out of control. The day before, the sky was filled with strange satellites- only for everyone to find out that those weren’t ordinary satellites. Then while you were watching television, something odd came on the screen.

“Citizens of Earth!” a snakelike voice hissed, as a tall, gaunt thing with rows of sharp teeth appeared on the screen. The creature appeared to be a person, but with gray skin, an angular face, and soulless black eyes. “I am the Phalanx emperor. Unfortunately, our planet’s last emperor was a fool who drove everyone off our homeworld. And you planet... is the perfect spot to colonize. Surrender immediately! You are now all under control of the Phalanx!” the emperor hissed, laughing maniacally. And like that, the screen faded to static, the emperor’s laugh ringing in your ears. 

May 4, 2400- No one was entirely sure what was going to happen, but you and everyone else began watching the news religiously. President Organa now appeared on screen, regal as ever, as she calmly addressed the public. 

“Good evening, everyone. While the Phalanx situation continues to escalate, I have been working with the science officers behind the Kenobi-1 colony project. We are unsure if evacuation will be necessary, but if it does come to that, we want to advise everyone to get any essential possessions together if we do have to evacuate. Anyone who chooses to try and stop the Phalanx, we wish you the best of luck. We will try to keep everyone posted on any changes. Thank you, and try to stay safe, everyone.” You immediately began going through the house and deciding what would be essential or not. 

May 5, 2400- The news was hacked by the Phalanx emperor again. “We are getting closer and closer, people of Earth. The clock is ticking before we colonize.” 

May 7, 2400- After a fairly reasonable wait and a easy process, you were glad to find that you were going to be a passenger aboard the starship Fulminatrix. The Fulminatrix wasn’t just any old starship- it was designed and built by none other than Armitage Hux, an inventor whom many believed was the best in your corner of the galaxy. 

May 8, 2400- Phalanx ships were spotted in the Earth’s atmosphere. President Organa now sent out an announcement that voluntary evacuation would begin soon, and those who were to fight against the Phalanx began preparing to mobilize. 

May 9, 2400- The Phalanx had arrived on Earth. Although they didn’t have weaponry, they still went around frightening people and threatening them. You knew you had to get out of this place- if it was the last thing you’d ever do.

May 10, 2400- “This is an emergency message from President Organa,” anything that had a speaker blared, before a familiar voice was heard over the radio. 

“Everyone, I know this is a stressful time, but your lives are all in danger. Please proceed in a calm and orderly fashion to your local spaceports. Several expeditionary ships will be there to bring people to our Martian colony, Kenobi-1. While travelling, please stay safe and try not to interact with any Phalanx. Thank you, and godspeed, travelers.” You got out of the car and took your luggage, handing a military officer your ticket. 

“The Fulminatrix is over there,” they said, pointing you towards a stately vessel, handing the ticket, which was now stamped, back to you. You hurried aboard the ship, and accidentally bumped into someone wearing a pilot’s suit. 

“Hey, watch it!” the person said, and you found yourself facing a young man with curly brown hair. Also, he was incredibly handsome. But you felt weird as he looked at you up and down. 

“What’s your problem?” you said, getting on the defensive. 

“The ship’s gonna be leaving soon, you’ve gotta get to your cabin,” he said, escorting you to a luxurious cabin, complete with a plush bed. 

“Wait- I’m staying in this place? On a spaceship going to MARS?!” you said, shocked. “This is really impractical!” The pilot shushed you, and now you heard the sound of electronic chimes. A woman began to materialize in your room, and you quickly realized that she was a hologram- a pretty impressive one. 

“Welcome aboard the Fulminatrix. I am Phasma, the ship’s AI and your personal concierge. In light of the current situation, our ship will be transporting you safely to the Kenobi-1 colony on Mars. Arrival will be in a month, enough time for you to get situated aboard the ship. During lift-offs and landing, all staterooms will be pressurized. For your safety, wearing the pressure suits and helmets provided and staying seated during launch is mandatory. Thank you, and have a pleasant flight.” Phasma’s hologram bowed and then faded out of view. You then turned over to look at the guy- now he had a helmet on.

“Is that the pressure suit?” you asked.

“Yep,” he said, handing it to you. “Just slip it on over your clothes and put on the helmet.” You nodded and slipped the suit on, sliding the helmet on. He buckled himself into an armchair, and you eased yourself onto a chaise lounge that somehow had a seatbelt. Weird. Suddenly, Phasma’s voice was heard again.

“Attention passengers, we will be launching within a minute. Ensure that all possessions are secured.” A low rumble was heard and you felt the ground start to shake.

“You okay?” the guy asked, looking at you.

“Yeah. I’m (Y/N),” you blurted, holding on to the edge of the chaise.

“Well, (Y/N), my name’s Poe Dameron. Here we go,” he said, as the rumbling intensified. Suddenly, the ship began to move upwards, and the sky from your stateroom window grew darker and darker, until it was pitch black. You had your eyes on Poe, who was looking a bit nervous, yet somehow relaxed.

“You’re used to this?” you asked.

“Yeah, being a pilot’s in my blood. But I gotta admit, those eight and a half minutes are always nerve-wracking, y’know?” he said.

“Nerve-wracking?! This is literally my first time going into space!” you responded. You were about to give Poe a mouthful when those same chimes from earlier rang. Phasma had made her return, except she appeared dressed as an old time airplane stewardess, complete with pillbox hat and scarf.

“Hello again, passengers. We are now out of the Earth’s orbit and en route to the Kenobi-1 colony on Mars. For the convenience of all passengers, the entire ship and all locations have gravity and breathable air. At this moment, all of you are now free to move about your cabins and the Fulminatrix. Stewards will be coming to your staterooms to hand out special wristbands. These will serve as your room keys, and have a built-in concierge AI as well.” Phasma paused, and then smiled. “Looks like I’ll be around a lot of you for a while!” she said, laughing like an actual human.

“No, that’s not creepy at all,” Poe said, removing the helmet. As if on cue, a steward knocked on the door. Once you answered, he handed you and Poe two wristbands, which you both put on.

“Well, your staterooms have basic amenities but with a luxurious twist. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, a full bathroom with luxe toiletries and towels, and a spacious bathtub. The adjoining room has a queen sized bed with premium linens. The living room has a couch with a pull-out bed, and there is a kitchenette and bathroom in your suite. And yes, the bedrooms do have televisions. If extra cots or beds for children are needed, please don’t hesitate to contact our stewards. While exploring the ship, you can activate me by speaking “concierge” or “Phasma” into the microphone. Well, that’s all I have to say. On behalf of myself and the crew of the Fulminatrix, we wish you a pleasant flight. This information can be viewed again at any time you wish by going to the first channel on the television. Thank you, and I hope to see you soon!” she chirruped, before fading out of view. You and Poe both looked at each other in shock.

“Well, that was interesting,” he said, looking down at the wristband. “Want to explore the ship?” You felt the weird sensation you and Poe had disappear, and a smile bloomed on your face.

“Sure.” He nodded towards the door, and opened it. You then looked out onto a sprawling atrium where stewards, people, and robots mingled together. “Whoa.”

“Okay then. Uh, Phasma, how many floors does this ship have?” Poe asked. Within a second, the holographic girl appeared. This time, she wore a blue jumpsuit, which made her look better than that cheesy flight attendant get-up.

“The Fulminatrix has fourteen floors in total. You are on the sixth,” she said, looking around. “Would you like a tour?” she asked. Well, now you’d thought you saw everything- an AI that actually interacted with you! You looked towards Poe and he nodded.

“What the hell? Let’s do it,” Poe said, as the two of you walked into the sprawling atrium, ready to explore.

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Lifeboat to Mars (Poe Dameron x reader- coming soon)

The year is 2400. After an attack on the planet Earth by the ruthless Phalanx aliens, you and General Poe Dameron become passengers on the Millennium Falcon, an interstellar ark to the colony Organa-1, which is on Mars. However, you and Poe are not alone aboard the Falcon- joining you are Finn and Rey Skywalker-Windu, a married couple of scientists, as well as Jannah and Rose Tico-Calrissian, weapons experts, and several other passengers. But no one said this would be easy- everyone of the ark’s passengers are at the mercy of Phasma, a ruthless AI who takes the form of a projection of a beautiful woman, and her creator, mad scientist Armitage Hux.

And as always, things can go from bad to worse- Phalanx ships have been discovered in the Falcon’s path, which doubles the danger! Will the ark and her passengers survive, or will they be destroyed by a rogue AI and the Phalanx? And who is that mysterious man who calls himself The Mandalorian?

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Headcanons- Yodito in Lifeboat to Mars

Yodito is an actual, honest to God Martian. He and his parents didn’t come to invade (the Martians have no business invading Earth), they just came to look around. (Yes, they’re basically alien tourists.)

While Yodito is five human years old, in Martian years, he’s three months old.

Yodito’s parents actually came to hear his grandfather (Yoda) speak at a conference, as well as look around at all the stuff Earth has to offer. (They want him to have options)

Unfortunately, the Phalanx attacked and Yodito was left behind by mistake. He was found by Din Djarin, a space ranger with the Mandalorian division, and is joining him on the Fulminatrix.

Yes, Din thinks Yodito is cute, but after a painless scan (in this future, DNA tests are done with a harmless scan), he realizes that he needs to get Yodito back to his parents.

Obviously, Yodito is too young to speak, and Din doesn’t know his name, so Din just refers to him as “The Child” or “little womp rat.”

Some of the people on the Fulminatrix are shocked to see an actual alien, and of course are suspicious that Din might be a Phalanx member in disguise. But after several assurances that he’s a space ranger, Din is trustworthy.

Din isn’t expecting a reward, he just wants to make sure Yodito’s with his parents.

Needless to say, once Yodito is brought back to his parents, there’s going to be hugs all around and happy tears.