Session Start: Sun Mar 14 20:00:40 2004
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20040314.log'
<Snipe> Session 152: Legacies
<Snipe> Time Chart: May 10th
<Snipe> Location: Aquarius, Orbitting the Resort Planet Epins
* Snipe stands in the hanger, holding a checklist. He rubs the back of his head, waving his hand to some mechanics to begin working on repairing the circuits of a particular door.
* Snipe turns to Dias after he's done.
<Snipe> Hey, Dias.
* Dias turns to Snipe
<Dias> Yeah?
<Snipe> There's an annoying gear flying around outside proclaiming himself the world's best pilot. He specifically asks for you. While I don't mind, per say, you know, it's kinda ANNOYING watching him fly by again and again... 6He nods at the window, where a gear flies by
<Dias> ...*smacks his head* Gah I forgot about him, with training Cole and all.
<Snipe> Friend?
<Dias> More like an idiot who wants the title of Galaxies Greatest Gear Pilot.
*** Kimera is now known as Ariel
<Snipe> Right. I should have known. 6Holds up his checklist. "Em still hasn't come up here like she said she was going to do. It's been three days. I wonder if she was delayed."
<Dias> I was hoping to get Cole trained enough that he'd take him on for me but with him recharging...
* Katrina` sits on the bridge, working at her console. She runs through various information taken from the battle with the Motenks, examining them.
<Snipe> Mm. Cole out in a gear. Just perfect. 6Glances up as the gear outside flies by the window again.
<Dias> Well I suppose if I don't take him on now, he'll just keep flying around like an annoying mosquito.
<Snipe> I could shoot him down.
<Dias> Eh, he'll just call me a wuss or something lame like that.
<Snipe> I know. That's why I offered.
*** Alicia is now known as Hotaru
*** Hotaru is now known as Hotaru`
* Dias laughs
<Snipe> 6* Various warning alarms go off, alerting to the fact a shuttle is flying toward the Aquarius.
* Snipe looks up again, waving at the nearest technician
<Dias> You could always just shoot that shuttle instead.
<Snipe> Is it from the planet?
* Snipe glances at Dias
<Snipe> It's probably Em.
<Snipe> <Tech> Yes sir. Shall I let them in?
<Snipe> Yes.
* Dias walks over to his gear and begins to prep it up
<Snipe> 6* The shuttle flies into the hanger, turning around once and landing. It rests there.
<Snipe> Are you really going out there to fight him?
<Dias> Well yeah...
<Snipe> If he kills you, do I get your stuff?
<Dias> No, Eve does.
<Dias> You can have all my used condoms tho.
<Snipe> You know, in some cultures, the winner takes the loser's wife.
<Dias> Feel sorry for him if that happens.
* Snipe checks something off his list, shaking his head at Dias.
* Dias hits a button on his datapad, the dark black gear opening up.
* Snipe glances at the shuttle, then at Dias
<Snipe> I think she's shy.
<Dias> It's probably more fear. I mean I'd be scarred too knowing I'd have to see the guy that knocked me up then barely saw me or my kid.
* Hotaru` walks in finally
* Snipe 's face darkens, then he looks back at the checklist. Turning his back to Dias, he walks off.
<Ariel> Emily> *follows Hotaru off, with a pair of large suitcases floating behind her*
* Snipe hits the elevator button several times, waiting.
* Dias smacks his head against the gear
<Dias> Way to go Dias...
* Snipe steps on, hitting another button. With that, he's out of the hanger.
<Hotaru`> Did.. I miss something?
<Dias> .*turns to Hotaru* Just me saying the wrong thing.
<Hotaru`> Do I even want to know..?
<Dias> Nope...
<Ariel> Emily> Why am I not surprised... *sighs a little*
* Hotaru` sighs a little too
* Dias scratches his head at Emilys comment then shrugs and walks upto his Gear, finishing up his preps
<Snipe> <Tech> ... 6Sighs with them
<Ariel> Emily> Well... Um... THIS is a nice welcome.
<Dias> Oh...Welcome!
<Hotaru`> You'd think people would be happier to see us.
* Dias climbs up into his gear and begins to start it up
<Snipe> <Tech> Shall I call someone down to help you ladies?
<Ariel> Emily> That'd be helpful. *looks to Hotaru* <What's up with John?>
<Hotaru`> <I wish I knew..>
<Snipe> 6* The tech smiles, contacting the bridge. He talks a moment, then finishes. He smiles at Hotaru. "Hi...I'm Tech 34...nice to meet you."
*** Dias has quit IRC (Client closed connection)
*** Dias has joined #taw
<Hotaru`> Hi! Nice to meet you, too. ^^
<Snipe> <Tech 34> Say...after you're moved in, mind if I buy you dinner some time?
* Katrina` steps off the elevator, moving over to the two. She waves, smilingh
<Katrina`> Hi! John already set up a room for you, Em. We didn't know Miss. Hotaru would be coming, also. But we'll have a room open in no time for you.
* Dias flips a row of switches, the Gear's eyes beaming alive
<Ariel> Emily> *smiles* Thanks Kat. I was afraid we'd have to deal with some Ensign number something.
<Hotaru`> Thanks a lot.
<Katrina`> Follow me. 6She walks back over to the elevator, stepping in
* Hotaru` follows Kat in, taking in the area
<Ariel> Emily> *follows after Kat* So how are you guys doing up here..?
<Katrina`> We're doing pretty well. We've finished repairs from the last firefight we were in. 6She hits floor 12.
<Hotaru`> It wasn't too bad, was it?
<Katrina`> ....not as bad as what followed.
*** Dias is now known as DiasGear
<Ariel> Emily> *nods solmnly*
* DiasGear stands upright, the connections on the gear, hissing then popping off and landing on the ground next to it
* Hotaru` stays silent
* Katrina` steps off on the 12 floor, leading Em to her room.
<Katrina`> Here's your room, Em. You can enter your own password for the door whenever you want. Miss. Hotaru, your room is right next to her.
* DiasGear begins stepping towards Hanger Entrance
<Snipe> 6* Outside the Aquarius, a red gear flies around and around
<Hotaru`> Thankyou
<Hotaru`> <Do you think things will ever get back to normal..?>
<Ariel> Emily> <I really hope so...> ...it's certainly going to be different, sleeping on a ship again.
<Ariel> Emily> *floats her bags into the room, and sets them onto the bed*
* Katrina` gives no indication she even hears the mind chatter - perhaps since it's not directed at her.
* DiasGear pulls a spear from behind his back, crouches then dashes forward and outside the ship heading towards the red gear
<Katrina`> I think you'll get use to it.
<Snipe> 6* The red gear stops, turning to face Dias. It hails him.
<Ariel> Emily> Going to be hard not waking up to the surf, and tropical sun. *smiles teasingly*
* DiasGear begins hooking up his interface units
* DiasGear taps the comm
<Hotaru`> Yeah.. but I can cope..
* Katrina` stands there politely, then gestures at the elevator
* Hotaru` smiles again, doing her best not to think of the past right now
<Katrina`> I should go so you can get settled in.
<DiasGear> Comm: You really don't give up do you.
<Hotaru`> Okay. See you around, then.
<Snipe> <Said Comm> I do not. But I have nothing to fear. Obviously your legacy is much bigger than the actual man.
* Katrina` smiles, walking off. She is soon gone.
<Hotaru`> In a way, this takes me back, y'know?
<DiasGear> *moves his gear infront of Said's gear*
<DiasGear> Comm: You call that raggidy wreck a gear?
<Snipe> <Said> Aw. But it holds within it the ONE thing that can DEFEAT you!
<Ariel> Emily> Yeah, it does. I wonder if Andrea still has my sword...
* Snipe comes walking down the hallway. He adjusts his reading glasses, then puts his hands in his coat pocket.
<Snipe> Hey you two. Sorry I missed you.
* DiasGear puts his hands around the two controls, his grip tightening
<Hotaru`> Maybe we should ask sometime?
<Snipe> 6* The red gear begins to transform!
<Hotaru`> Hi John, we missed you.
<Snipe> 6* In a few moments, the red gear is a pair of big breasts. The gear flies back into a fighting position./
* DiasGear spins the spear behind his back then above his head, the tip igniting with a fiery purple glow
<DiasGear> *looks at the pair of big breasts*
* Snipe pauses, glancing out the viewport for a moment ... seeing the most insane sight in the world in space.
* Hotaru` follows Snipe's gaze, and blinks
<Hotaru`> What the...?
<DiasGear> Comm: A pair of boobs...oh no.
<Hotaru`> Is it always this weird here?
<Snipe> <Said> Wrong transformation. 6The gear transforms again into a bigger version of the red gear, spikes growing from it's arms. The engines increase in size.
<Snipe> ...No.
* Snipe turns back
<Snipe> Are you two settling in alright?
<DiasGear> Comm: You think that just because you're bigger you can beat me now?
<Snipe> <Said> YES! 6He begins to laugh a high pitched, nasal laugh.
<Ariel> Emily> *nods* It's going to be different, back on a ship, but shouldn't be a problem.
<Hotaru`> Yeah. We're doing fine. It takes a bit of getting used to, though, being back on board.
* Snipe hands them each a map.
<Snipe> This will help you find your way around.
* DiasGear the two thrusters on his back open up and ignite, sending the gear spiraling towards the red gear
<Snipe> 6* The red gear pulls out a sword and flies at Dias.
* DiasGear pulls his spear up and out, letting it collide agains the red gear
* Hotaru` looks at the map, ignoring the battle going on outside
<Snipe> 6* The red gear quickly slams his sword into the spear, blocking the attack.
* DiasGear pushes against the red gear
<Snipe> 6* The red gear pushes back.
* Snipe pulls out two comms, handing each of them one.
<Snipe> You can contact anyone on the ship and the computer with these.
<DiasGear> *two thrusters pop out of his back and ignite, sending him down, causing the momentum of the red gears pushing to throw it off balance
<Ariel> Emily> I feel like I'm being sent on Safari or something...
<DiasGear> NRP: * shoulders I mean...
<Snipe> 6* The red gear does a flip, then comes down to slice Dias' Gear in half.
<Hotaru`> I'm sure it's not always like this
* DiasGear spins around slashing the sword out of the waty
<Snipe> This ship might not be as big as the Origin space station, or even Fury for that matter, but it's a big place. However, the computer should be able to locate anyone for you.
* Hotaru` nods
<Snipe> 6* The red gear tries to elbow a spike into Dias' gear.
* DiasGear pulls his right hand up and fires off several rounds of shots at the red gear
* Snipe stands there a moment, as if he's just lingering.
<Snipe> 6* The red gear throws up an arm, the shots impacting against it.
* DiasGear takes this opportunity to thrust his spear at the Red Gears left armpit joint
<Hotaru`> Something wrong?
<Snipe> 6* The red gear swings it's sword arm down at Dias' Gear hand, removing it if he doesn't stop the attack. However, he's not blocking Dias' attack, so if he continues, he'll lose the arm but still hit him.
<Snipe> Hm? No. I guess not. I should go, let you rest.
* Snipe nods, moving off.
* DiasGear twists his hand up, causing his spear to intercept the sword
<Ariel> Emily> *puts the map and comm away, hesitating a second* John..?
* Snipe stops, turning around.
<Snipe> Yes, eM?
* DiasGear brings his foot up and ingites his foot boosters infront of the Red Gears chest
<Snipe> 6* The Red Gear activates it's front thrusters, flying away from Dias at a high speed.
<Ariel> Emily> *steps over and hugs Snipe* Thank you.
* Snipe hugs her back, smiling
* DiasGear spins around and changes directions flying down from the Red Gear
<Snipe> 6* The Red Gear does a few twists and turns, coming up from behind Dias' Gear.
* Hotaru` gives Snipe a hug too.
<Snipe> NRP: Snipe's loved. *sniff*
* DiasGear performs a full 360 spin slash with his Spear, a circular wave of plasma appearing around him
<Snipe> 6* The Red Gear is forced to slam on breaks. It pulls out a huge rifle, aiming at Dias. However, during their twists and turns, the Aquarius now behind Dias. As the Red Gear aims at Dias, he fires.
* DiasGear brings the spear infront of him and spins it like a shield to absorb the shot
<Snipe> 6* The shot impacts against the spear, causing massive damage to it. However, no damage to anything else occurs.
* DiasGear suddenly backflips up and drops downwards
<Snipe> 6* The Red Gear uses the moment to zoom in, trying to ram Dias' Gear with it's shoulder spikes.
* Snipe finally ends the hug after several moments.
<Snipe> Feels like old times.
* DiasGear right hand suddenly begins to give off a high electromagnectic energy
<Ariel> Emily> Yeah... I've been thinking that... You think these new guys are as ugly as the Tsiv can be?
<Hotaru`> Motenks, wasn't it?
* DiasGear continues flying downwards
<Snipe> No idea. But they're vicious. Real vicious.
<Snipe> 6* The Red Gear twists and turns, aiming it's rifle at Dias again, firing.
* DiasGear spins out of the way
<Snipe> 6* The Red Gear twists and flies around in a large loop.
<Snipe> Katrina has been studying what data we've collected, as is Slasher back on Earth.
* DiasGear suddenly breaks his downward spiral and realigns himself towards the RedGear
<Ariel> Emily> How is that turning out..?
<Snipe> <Said> Enough dancing. I will now employ the ultimate weapon!
<Hotaru`> Any luck?
<Snipe> 6* The Red Gear begins to glow. All of Dias' Gear's alarms begin to cry out, as if something big is about to hit them. Even the Aquarius' warning alarms are going off. However, before the Red Gear can do anything, it just stops glowing and a puff of smoke rises from the engines. It tilts over and floats there.
* Snipe goes to answer, when he looks up at the alarms. However, they die down as soon as they begin.
* DiasGear bursts towards the RedGear, stopping inches away from it, his spear just barely touching the Gear's neck
<Snipe> <Said> No! NO! NOOOOOO!
<Snipe> ....weird. So far we've had no luck, I'm afraid.
* Hotaru` nods pensively.
<DiasGear> Comm: Looks like you didn't double check you're systems before diving in.
<Snipe> <Said> You win on a technicality! I'll repair this Gear and come back after you!
<Ariel> Emily> I'm sure you will make progress.
* Snipe nods.
<Ariel> *has been watching the fight, from the bridge* .oO( What sort of fool stakes their life on a weapon? )
* Katrina` is also on the bridge, working on her data research
<Hotaru`> NRP: Elsewhere: <Terra> *sneezes*
<DiasGear> Comm: What makes you think I'll give you that chance? I could dice this gear up into a thousand pieces and not have to worry about you again.
<Snipe> <Said> I know you won't! I know you!
<Snipe> We're going to jump into hyperspace in a moment. After you two pack in, head to the bridge if you like. 6Waves at them, giving each a smile, then walks off.
<Hotaru`> Okay.
* DiasGear begins pulling the spear away from the Red Gear
<Ariel> Emily> Wow, just got here and we already have access to the bridge. I feel like a VIP.
<Snipe> 6* The Red Gear floats around.
* DiasGear suddenly spins the spear, letting it cut through the Red Gear's left hand
<Snipe> <Said> Hah! You merely put on a show!
<DiasGear> Comm: That's for putting the Aquarius and me in line of you're shot.
<Hotaru`> It'll be nice to see everyone again, won't it?
* DiasGear grabs the Red gear by the head and turns towards the planet
* Snipe steps onto the bridge. He glances at Ariel, walking over. He takes a seat in his chair.
<Snipe> I don't suppose they both blew up?
<DiasGear> Have a nice flight. *throws the Gear towards the planet*
* DiasGear turns and begins flying back to the aquarius
<Ariel> Nah, not so lucky.
<Snipe> Ensign 2, as soon as Dias is back on the Aquarius, jump to hyperspace.
* DiasGear enters the Hanger Bay, the gear's feet hitting the floor and sliding across it
<Snipe> 6* The Aquarius shudders, then leaps to hyperspace. All around them, the colors of hyperspace whip around.
<Ariel> Emily> *watches the hyperspace* I hope she'll be okay...
* DiasGear walks over to his stall and kneels down, powering down
* Snipe takes off his glasses, wiping then with his shirt.
<Hotaru`> Michi? Or someone else?
* Katrina` rubs her eyes at that moment, as if they hurt.
<Ariel> *looks over* Maybe you should take a break Kat..?
<Ariel> Emily> *nods* Michi of course.
<Katrina`> No time for that, Mom. 6Smiles, typing in some more commands to run searches.
<Hotaru`> I'm sure she'll be fine. She's safer there than here, anyway.
<Ariel> *walks over and rests a hand on Katrina's shoulder* It won't be doing anyone any good if you burn yourself out...
<Ariel> Emily> Yeah, I know... I just don't like leaving her.
<Snipe> She's right, you know. 6Glances at Kat and Ariel.
<Hotaru`> I know.. I don't either, but what else can we do?
* Katrina` hesitates, then nods.
* DiasGear pops out of the gear and walks off towards the elevator
<Katrina`> Alright, I'll take a break.
<Ariel> Emily> *nods slowly*
* Hotaru` hugs Em tight
<Snipe> <Ensign 5> By the way, you haven't told us the destination. Where ARE we going, Snipe?
* DiasGear steps on the elevator
<Snipe> Hm? Oh...well, that I wish I could answer you.
* Katrina` looks at Snipe
<Katrina`> What's that suppose to mean, John?
*** DiasGear is now known as Dias
<Snipe> Well ... I don't really know where we're going. Our next location is the Unknown Regions.
* Dias steps off the elevator and onto the bridge
* Katrina` lowers her head, thinking that one over.
<Ariel> Snipe, if I didn't know what you were talking about, I'd say you were insane.
<Katrina`> Indeed. We could be out there months. I just hope by the time we're done...everything is still in one piece.
<Katrina`> NRP: Snipe said that
<Snipe> Indeed. We could be out there months. I just hope by the time we're done...everything is still in one piece.
<Snipe> I sent a transmission to Slasher. We'll be out of contact once we get out there.
* Dias stretches and looks aroudn
<Katrina`> I hope everyone is okay while we're gone...
* Snipe closes his eyes
<Dias> But what if he finds something that proves to be useful to us?
<Snipe> Then we go without it.
<Ariel> It's not like we have a choice... .oO( They must suffer. )
<Dias> Can't we leave a probe right outside the border to relay us a message?
<Snipe> No.
* Dias reaches to his chin and scratches it
<Snipe> <Ensign 5> I think I voice all the ensigns when I say being out of touch with the galaxy scares me shitless.
<Dias> Just as long as you don't shit your britches, I'm ok with it.
<Ariel> Emily> What? Are you guys like a hive mind or something?
<Snipe> NRP: Ack. When did Em got on the bridge?
<Hotaru`> NRP: Dunno. O.o
<Snipe> NRP: The Ensigns are really .... THE BORG.
<Snipe> Session Ends
Session Close: Sun Mar 14 21:37:02 2004