Session Start: Sun Feb 16 00:49:15 2003
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20030216.log'
<Katrina`> Time Chart: May 2nd, 2222
<Katrina`> Location: The Aquarius, currently docked in a military station.
* Katrina` stands on the bridge of the Aquarius, issuing orders. She has a grin on her face as she makes the Ensigns and what not hurry it up. Namarie sits at the weapon console.
<Katrina`> Alright, people, you heard what Command and the Captain wants - we're going to test run this baby. So, lets make the Captain proud.
* Thedda stands, glancing at Kat, smoking a cigarette.
* Katrina` nods, turning to Thedda. Thedda has just arrived.
<Katrina`> So...who are you again? *smiles politely*
* Thedda takes another puff of her cigarette and blows it out. "I'm Thedda.."
<Katrina`> Chip: *is the computer. Only his voice is heard* Okay, Corvus says the engines are up and ready.
* Katrina` nods, politely, grabbing Thedda's folder.
<Katrina`> The captain isn't here just yet, so I'll help you out. What position were you here for?
<Thedda> ...I heard something about a science officer? *looks slightly confused, but doesn't let it phase her*
* Katrina` runs a hand through her red hair and smiles brightly at Thedda
<Katrina`> Wow, you're into science, too? That's what I'm training to be!
* Thedda smiles and nods. "That's really cool! Yeah, I really dig the stuff."
* Katrina` nods, looking at Chip
<Katrina`> Log her as Science Officer. But let the captain know, just incase she has a problem.
* Thedda adjusts her collar and the chain dangling from it.
* Katrina` pauses, as if she's thinking.
<Katrina`> Well, I don't know what all to tell you. There's 50 levels to this ship. Your room will be on level 11. Just pick an empty room and say, "Open" and it'll log in your voice recognizition so only you and the Captain and the Chief of Security can open it.
* Thedda takes a last puff of her cigarette and flicks it.
<Thedda> Quite the ship, ain't it? Level 11 you say? Alright.
<Katrina`> Chip: Alright, Thedda's logged in as our Science Officer. The science console is by the elevator door
* Katrina` points at the only exit from the bridge - the elevator door
<Katrina`> Becareful around it.
<Katrina`> But just ask it questions and it should tell you what floor you want.
<Thedda> Oh? Why?
<Katrina`> It's glitchy.
<Thedda> That's comforting.
* Katrina` looks at the viewscreen at the center of the room, showing the stars.
<Katrina`> We're just about to conduct some manuevers. I guess Captain Cardinal can't make it.
<Thedda> That's alright. I'll go take my belonging to my room and hope to meet up with him some other time.
<Katrina`> Her. Becareful, she gets mad fast.
<Katrina`> If you call her a him.
<Thedda> Oh. Sorry. *bites her lip and blushes*
* Katrina` smiles friendly.
<Katrina`> Just between us.
<Katrina`> Chip: And me!
<Katrina`> Ensigns 1-5: *look up from their posts* And us.
* Thedda giggles slightly.
<Katrina`> ...*makes a face* And them.
<Katrina`> Chip will help you out if you need it. There's terminals located through each hallway and one in every room. Activate it and he can help you out.
<Thedda> Well, so much for it being between just us. *winks*
<Katrina`> Namarie: *makes musical noises*
*** Firebird is now known as Cardinal
* Thedda runs her hands through her long hair, then shakes her head slightly.
<Katrina`> Uh, right. Well, Namarie, are the shields up?
<Katrina`> Namarie: Yes.
* Katrina` takes the XO seat.
<Katrina`> Well, uh...
* Cardinal steps off of the elevator in a rush
<Katrina`> I guess we start without the Captain. *turns to Thedda* Fe--Captain on the bridge.
* Katrina` stands up.
* Thedda turns and looks, spotting Cardinal.
<Cardinal> Damn it. Sorry I'm late. At ease, Katrina.
* Katrina` nods, relaxing.
<Katrina`> Captain, this is Thedda, our new Science Officer.
* Thedda smiles and offers her hand.
<Katrina`> NRP: A lot of females on the bridge!
<Cardinal> Yeah, Chip told me about her on the way up. ...Who renamed the comptuer, anyway?
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: ME!
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: Shiva told me to.
<Cardinal> NRP: Demoted to janitor! HA!
* Thedda lowers her hand slowly. "It's nice to meet you."
<Katrina`> I'll change the name back immediately --- *pauses* What was it again?
<Cardinal> Nice to meet you, Thedda. *starts to shake her hand, but cocks her head instead when Thedda lowers it*
<Katrina`> Ensign 4: Sparky!
<Cardinal> Leave it. I never should've named it Skippy in the first place.
<Katrina`> Chip: But I feel like I was named after someone else.
<Katrina`> You were. *giggles* Uncle Slasher's computer.
<Katrina`> Chip: *sulks*
<Katrina`> Chip: Can't I be named Cool? Or Radical?
* Thedda looks around at all the people. "Wow, quite the crew. Must be difficult to handle sometimes."
<Katrina`> Chip: How about Duke?
<Katrina`> Chip: Or Roger?
<Cardinal> To say the least. Did you finish writing up the maneuvers, Kat?
* Katrina` wipes some sweat off her forehead.
<Katrina`> Yes, si---ma'am. 4 jump points.
<Katrina`> Jump point one where we can test the weapons on some targets, jump point 2 where we can navigate an asteroid field, and jump point 3 takes us back to the Academy where we can use some of their areas for tests, and then back here.
* Thedda rubs the back of her neck, waiting to address the Captain. Her chains rattle together as she does so.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *sits at the pilot seat* Leave it to me!
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: *changes the computer name again, secretly*
* Cardinal looks around, noting if all positions are filled
<Thedda> Captain... I was wondering if I could speak with you in private at some point in the next few days, if possible that is.
<Katrina`> GM: *the science station is empty, Namarie has the weapons and shields, Ensign 2 has the pilot controls, and the communications station has Ensign 4*
<Cardinal> Hmm? Oh, sure, no problem... You're our new Science Officer, hmm? Well, have a seat so we can get this show started.
* Katrina` takes her XO seat, rubbing her uniform nervously.
<Thedda> Captain, mind taking a walk with me for a moment? *motions her over*
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: *eyes Thedda's butt*
<Cardinal> *twitches her wings impatiently* ...Can you handle the weapons testing, Kat?
<Katrina`> ...uh, sure?
<Katrina`> Uh, ensign, take us...out?
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *pushes the controls forward, the Aquarius moving.
<Katrina`> Butthead: Okay, guys, we're ready.
<Thedda> NRP: Maybe if she didn't have a trench coat on, the ensign might be able to see her butt. ^^.
* Katrina` eyes the computer's new name.
* Cardinal walks for the elevator, motioning for Thedda to follow
<Katrina`> Elevator: *slides open*
<Katrina`> Aquarius: *makes it out of dock smoothly and leaps into hyperspace smoothly*
* Katrina` sighs a breath of relief
<Cardinal> .oO{So far so good...}
* Cardinal steps onto the elevator and waits for Thedda
* Thedda swiftly catches up to the Captain, her boots thudding and the chains making a piercings noise when they hit together. "I wanted to speak to you about the XO position. I didn't want to ask about it in front of Katrina."
<Katrina`> Elevator: Floor please?
<Cardinal> Pick one.
<Katrina`> Elevator: Okey dokey.
<Katrina`> GM: *it closes and begins to move downward*
<Katrina`> GM: *The Aquarius drops out of hyperspace*
<Katrina`> Okay...Namarie...uh, lock onto the targets and fire at will. Use lasers first.
<Katrina`> Namarie: *nods, complying. The weapons fire at targets*
<Cardinal> Chip, keep me updated on the testing.
<Katrina`> Butthead: ... oh, yes, me. Of course.
<Katrina`> GM: *the doors open on Floor 50*
* Katrina` nods with satification, seeing the weapons are working accordingly.
* Cardinal wanders out into the core level's hallways
<Katrina`> Thank goodness...
* Katrina` leans back
<Katrina`> This is so much harder than I thought.
<Katrina`> Ensign 4: Aw, you're doing fine!
* Thedda steps out of the elevator and follows Cardinal a step or two behind.
<Katrina`> Thanks.
* Cardinal flips her communicator on to Chip's channel and leaves it open
* Cardinal switches it to receive-only
<Katrina`> Butthead: Well, laser fire is working accordingly.
<Katrina`> Agreed. Namarie, try some missiles.
<Katrina`> Namarie: Yes, sir. *complies*
<Katrina`> GM: *The missiles fire, blowing up targets outside*
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: We kick ass!
* Thedda cracks her neck as she walks... her trench coat rising slightly from the speed in which she's walking.
<Cardinal> So, you want to be the XO, huh... *glances back* What makes you think you're qualified?
<Katrina`> NRP: Thedda: I'm cute.
<Katrina`> Butthead: All targets destroyed. Excellent job.
* Katrina` nods.
<Katrina`> Alright, Ensign, lets go to Area 2.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *has them leap into Hyperspace again*
<Thedda> Well, to be brutally honest, I've got to be better then some 3rd year Cadet.
<Katrina`> GM: *The hallway gets narrow. Very narrow*
<Katrina`> GM: *the ceiling also gets a bit lower, just over Cardinal's head*
<Cardinal> *flips a switch on the comm* Chip, relay me a copy of Thedda's academic transcript from the Academy. *mutters, glancing up*
<Katrina`> Butthead: Done.
* Thedda eyes the hallway as they continue their 'conversation'.
<Katrina`> GM: *they arrive in Area 2*
<Katrina`> ...okay, Ensign 2...please get us through the asteroid field.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: You can count on me! *beams as he slams it into full speed ahead*
<Katrina`> Ehhhhh
* Katrina` covers her eyes
<Katrina`> Butthead: AAAH, ASTEROIDS
<Katrina`> GM: *The Aquarius whips around them*
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: I've been doing simulators!
<Katrina`> Ensign 5: I think I lost my lunch.
<Cardinal> *receive only* Says here that you took a couple of the officer level courses back at the Academy, yet you didn't really do too hot in them. *whips towards her communicator and flips sending back on* WHAT?! What's going on up there?!
<Katrina`> Butthead: Oh, thank God, you did--AAAH, BIGGER ASTEROIDS
* Katrina` peeks.
<Katrina`> Turn, turn turn!
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *flies around the big asteroid*
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: I am GOD!
<Katrina`> Butthead: Loooooook ouuuuuut!
<Thedda> .oO(Oi... I knew those courses would come back to haunt me.)
* Cardinal stumbles from the ship's sudden movements
* Katrina` blinks at the pack of asteroids coming in a formation that would be hard to dodge.
<Cardinal> <Comm> Hey, GOD, don't wreck my ship! Take it easy up there!
<Katrina`> This. Was. A. Mistake.
* Thedda falls back to the wall. "Whoa... Alright."
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *eases on through them* W00t. When you fly some of the courses from the Galactic War battles, you can do anything.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *clears the asteroid field*
<Katrina`> Butthead: Cleared asteroid field. Shields at 95%.
<Katrina`> Namarie: I concur.
<Katrina`> Uh..heh...heh..
* Cardinal straightens, expanding her wings to full length (and hitting the walls with them)
* Katrina` leans back, looking freaked.
<Cardinal> <Comm> Everything okay up there?
* Katrina` hits her comm.
<Katrina`> Everything's a-okay, Captain. *her voice is a bit stressed and higher pitched*
<Thedda> ... Are they alright? O.o
<Katrina`> Ensign...take us to Area 3...slowly...
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Aye, aye, sir. *leaps into Hyperspace*
<Cardinal> <Comm> Ok, continue with the tests then.
* Katrina` flips the comm off.
<Katrina`> Remind me to hurt you, Ensign. Severly.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Aye aye!
<Thedda> ... Anyway, the response to your answer : I'm only concerned about one thing. And that's to make an impact in real situations. I don't think that you can reach your full potential in a class room I'm only concerned about one thing. And that's to make an impact in real situations. I don't think that you can reach your full potential in a class room scenerio.
<Cardinal> *flips off send and sighs* This job is going to rip her last nerves to shreds.
<Katrina`> NRP: *eyes the repeating Thedda*
<Thedda> MRP: Shut up! lol. I'm tired, and it's 2:30 am... ;p you know what i meant.
<Cardinal> NRP: This is the DRD, Department of Redundancy Department, how may I help you? :P
<Thedda> NRP: *cries*
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: I wonder what the Captain is doing.
<Katrina`> Ensign 5: Lesbian action, perhaps?
<Katrina`> Ensign! Stuff it.
<Thedda> NRP: yeah, so minus one of those statements. lol
<Cardinal> *thinks for a moment* ...Katrina really does need to finish her courses... she'll make a great science officer... *glances at her comm, which was left on bridge receive* Excuse me for a moment.
<Katrina`> Butthead: You're in for it now.
* Thedda nods at Cardinal.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Area 3 reached. *drops out of hyperspace - The Academy that trained Kat, Cardinal, and Corvus*
* Katrina` leans forward, eyeing the planet and various space docks and courses.
<Cardinal> *flips send on* While I'm sure you might like that idea, MISTER, remember that who that remark was directed at can have you demoted to WASHING THE FLOORS OF THE AQUARIUS FOR THE REST OF YOUR GODDESS-FORSAKEN LIFE! That is all. *flips send off*
* Katrina` eyes the comm, as does everyone else.
<Katrina`> ...I'm going to be an old woman before the year is done
* Katrina` nods at Ensign 2
* Thedda winces at Cardinal's outburst.
<Katrina`> Take us to course 1. Namarie, get ready on this weapons. Everyone else, get ready, this should be the real thing.
* Katrina` moves over to scanners.
<Katrina`> Alright, lets do this.
<Cardinal> *as if the outburst hadn't happened* Now, back to the situation at hand. I'm more than willing to give you a shot at this. I just don't think Katrina's ready for this... I'm going back to the bridge to supervise. You're Science Officer for now, so come with me.
<Katrina`> Aquarius: *enters course 1. Attack drones fire on the ship. It shakes*
* Cardinal heads back for the elevator
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: AAAH!
<Katrina`> ...Ensign, manuever!
* Thedda sighs with a slight relief and walks after Cardinal.
<Katrina`> Namarie: *fires at the drones, but can't get a good aim in with the pilot scrambling the ship around*
* Katrina` runs a hand through her hair, then moves over to the weapons station, hitting a button
<Katrina`> Shields at 70. I'm using power from secondary systems to power them back up.
<Thedda> ..Thank you for taking time to speak with me.
<Katrina`> Ensign, try ... uh, what was it called...
<Katrina`> Manuever 45,.
* Cardinal enters the elevator and taps her foot
<Katrina`> Elevator: Floor please?
* Thedda steps into the elevator.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *nods, turning the Aquarius out of the way of fire. Namarie gets a clear shot and destroys the attack drones*
<Cardinal> That's what I'm here for. To the bridge, elevator.
<Katrina`> Elevator: *zooms up to the bridge and opens the door. Everyone is seen celebrating at the destruction of two drones*
<Katrina`> Ensign 5: How many courses are there?
<Katrina`> Oh...1-99.
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: Lets do 99!
<Katrina`> I don't thi---
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: YEAH!
<Katrina`> But you see---
<Katrina`> Ensign 4: Lets go!
<Katrina`> But I---
* Cardinal walks out and takes a seat in the captain's chair
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: laying course!
<Katrina`> You see---
<Cardinal> ...Are you crazy? There's no way in hell we're doing 99!
* Katrina` nods a thanks at Cardinal, taking her XO seat.
*** Kain has joined #TAW
* Thedda stands, laughing slightly at the Ensigns enthusiasm.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Aw.
<Cardinal> And remember that you're insubordinating .oO{Is that a word...?} your higher officer, ENSIGNS.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Alright, course 2 laid in.
<Cardinal> The next course depends on how well you handle this one.
<Katrina`> Have a good chat, Captain?
* Thedda looks around, wondering where she goes.
* Cardinal shrugs
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *arrives at Course 2. 5 attack drones fly in*
* Thedda shrugs, and lights up a cigarette.
<Katrina`> Namarie: Orders?
<Cardinal> Hmm. Maneuver to the side and open fire with lasers. We'll see what they do first.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *Does so. Namarie fires at the drones. 1 is destroyed, the other focus all their attack power and hit the shields, dropping them 10%*
<Cardinal> A simple attack. Maneuver towards their undersides.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *Does so*
<Katrina`> Namarie: *fires, destroying 2 more. The remaining 3 curve away*
<Cardinal> Let them have it with missiles, Namarie.
<Katrina`> NRP: 2.
<Katrina`> Namarie: *fires missiles, destroying them*
* Katrina` lets out a breath.
* Thedda watches Cardinal closely, studying her almost, as she orders her staff..
<Cardinal> Chip, status report.
<Katrina`> Butthead: Shields at 83%. Rising from Kat's boost earlier.
<Katrina`> Buttheads: Secondary systems a-okay, still.
<Cardinal> ...Ensign 3. Rename Chip. NOW.
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: ...aw, okay. *does so*
<Cardinal> And remind me later to learn your names.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Where to now, Captain?
<Cardinal> Good move on the boosting, Katrina. *looks at Ensign 2* Set a course for course 5.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Roger.
<Katrina`> X3: Alright, name logged in. X3.
* Katrina` looks up, raising a brow.
<Cardinal> ...I give up.
<Katrina`> Ensign 4: *slams in a name real fast*
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: HEY!
<Katrina`> Princess: Roger. I am ... Pretty Pretty Princess.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: We're at Course 5, sir.
<Katrina`> Princess: Detecting 15 attack drones.
<Cardinal> ...Change it to something reasonable before I demote you both to janitors.
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: *types in something*
* Cardinal looks at the enemy pattern for a moment
<Katrina`> GM: *the 15 have formed a diamond shape*
* Katrina` smile sat Thedda.
<Cardinal> Namarie, fire a few missiles into the fray.
<Katrina`> GM: *the missiles launch, striking the middle. Reinforced shields protect them. They open fire, rocking the ship with 15 blasts.
* Thedda waves at Kat, smiling. She continues to watch them closely.
<Katrina`> Namarie: Shields at 50%
<Cardinal> Ok, that's bad. Laser fire only. Navigation, we're going to try a hit and run strategy. Fly around their outer perimeter, and don't stop.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *does so. Namarie fires with the lasers*
* Katrina` leans forward, studying
<Katrina`> I think they're overlapping their shields with each other, Captain.
<Cardinal> Hrm... you're right, it does look like it... so we need to seperate them.
* Katrina` hops over to the science station
* Katrina` types in some things.
* Thedda speaks to herself. "If you attacked the back first, it would be easier to loops around and attack the remaining from the back or side." Shrugs, and keeps watching them.
<Katrina`> Hmmm, their shields are weak against ions.
<Katrina`> GM: *Aquarius keeps strafing the targets*
<Cardinal> You heard her, Namarie. Ion cannons. Continue the current navigation pattern.
<Katrina`> Namarie: *uses the ion cannons, knocking the shields down*
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Shall I attack from the back, sir?
<Cardinal> Now that the shields are down, yes. Let 'em have it with the missiles now, Nam!
<Katrina`> GM: *Ensign 2 flies to the back and fires a missile, hitting the back targets. 14 blow up*
<Katrina`> GM: *#15 flies away, damaged, but functioning*
<Cardinal> And lasers should finish him off. Fire away, Namarie.
<Katrina`> GM: *namarie blows it away*
<Katrina`> Butthead: Shields at 59% and rising.
<Katrina`> Butthead: Secondary systems in the yellow, but fine.
* Katrina` moves away from the SO console and back to the XO seat.
<Cardinal> Ok. You boys want a challenge?
<Katrina`> Ensigns 1-5 and Namarie: YES!
<Katrina`> ...
* Cardinal eyes Katrina as she walks back, and shakes her head, but not enough to be noticed
<Cardinal> Set a course for level 99. This'll be our last test for the day.
<Katrina`> .....Sir? ... Sir, are you sure?!
<Katrina`> Er, ma'am.
<Katrina`> Cardinal.
<Katrina`> Captain.
<Cardinal> I'll forewarn you that from what I've heard, we're not going to last two minutes.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: YEEES! *pilots course*
* Katrina` glances at Thedda, then back at Cardinal.
<Cardinal> On that note, I've learned that you humans use "sir" as genderless. So, call me whatever, I don't really mind any more.
<Katrina`> NRP: Thedda: zzzzz
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *arrives on Course 99*
* Cardinal pops her knuckles
<Thedda> NRP: sorry. had to let my dog out. >.<
* Katrina` whispers.
<Katrina`> Well, lets do this.
<Thedda> NRP: I was catching up. lol
<Katrina`> Namarie, flux the shields a bit.
<Katrina`> It might get us some more power.
<Katrina`> And drain everything but lifesupport and gravity.
<Katrina`> Namarie: Aye? *looks at Cardinal for confirmation*
<Cardinal> Ok, let's rock. Too bad we're not at full shields for this... *glances at Kat* ...Hey, take it easy there.
* Katrina` gives Cardinal a tight grin.
<Katrina`> I watched this course once, Captain, it's not pretty.
<Cardinal> *shrugs* Leave some power for our weaponry, though.
<Katrina`> GM: *15 Tsivrixsh Battle Cruiser appear, with 1 Flag Ship*
* Thedda smirks at Katrina's orders.
<Katrina`> They say no one can beat this course.
<Cardinal> I've heard stories about it, and I think that's enough. ...Holy damn.
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: Then let us be the first!
<Katrina`> GM: *The 15 Battle Cruisers open fire, slamming the shields - currently at 80%, down to 60%*
* Thedda raises a brow and lets out a.. "Holy shit."
<Katrina`> GM: *another volley knocks it down to 40%*
<Cardinal> Evasive maneuvers. Namarie, fire an Impacter into the ranks.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *flies to the side, dodging blasts. Namarie fires a blast, knocking 3 cruiser's shields down to 90%*
<Katrina`> GM: *another blast hits the shields, which had gone up to 46%, down to 23%*
<Cardinal> .oO{OK, maybe this is going to be tougher than I thought...}
* Katrina` looks up at the alarms going off.
<Katrina`> Ensign 4: WE'RE GONNAAAA DIEEEEEE
<Katrina`> Ensign 5: MOMMEEEEE
<Cardinal> Namarie, let 'em have it with another Impacter. ...We're not going to win, but we'll damage them the best we can...
<Katrina`> Namarie: Aye aye. *fires another one*
*** Rip|Movies has quit IRC (Quit: )
<Katrina`> GM: *3 crusiers move in, firing missiles*
<Thedda> .... Maneuver behind them... *shrugs* Stay underneath them?
<Katrina`> Skippy: We have a lock.
<Cardinal> Number 2, don't freak out on us like your buddies there. Stay calm and... crap. Shake it.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *tries flying under the cruisers, spinning*
<Katrina`> Uh..uh, yes, go under it!
<Katrina`> And...uh..fly at the ship!
* Katrina` is panicking.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: At it!?
<Katrina`> AT IT DAMMIT
<Cardinal> Katrina, CALM DOWN!
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: AT IT!?
<Katrina`> GM: *the missiles gain ground, following behind them.
<Cardinal> Number 2, continue current manuevers! Remain UNDER the opposing forces!
<Katrina`> It's tracking our heat source.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *flies under and away from the ships, not gonig near them*
<Katrina`> GM: *missile 1 impacts, knocking shields down to 10%*
<Katrina`> If you fly at it, it might lock onto them.
<Cardinal> Which is why we're going to give it another heat source. Namarie, fire another Nova Impacter. 2, give Nam a clear shot at a Cruiser when the missiles pass by... IT!
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Pfft, you're crazy!
<Cardinal> And you're a coward! Do it.
<Katrina`> GM: *Namarie does so. The remaining missiles fly into the Nova Impactor and detonate*
<Katrina`> Skippy: All missiles gone. Good call, Captain.
<Katrina`> GM: *5 more missiles are launched*
* Cardinal sits forward, clasping her hands together
<Thedda> .oO(Jesus Christ Kat.... it's only a damn sim...)
<Cardinal> ...Fire a Nova Impacter at that Cruiser, Nam.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *flies up at the at the ships*
* Katrina` seems to be pale, gripping her chair.
* Cardinal points to one near the missiles current flight path
<Katrina`> GM: *Namarie fires an impactor, it detonating. The missiles fly right to it and impact on the cruiser, knocking it's shields out*
<Cardinal> Hit it NOW, Namarie.
<Katrina`> GM: *he fires missiles and lasers, tearing the under belly out*
<Katrina`> GM: *Another cruiser moves up behind them*
<Katrina`> Captain, one behind us.
<Cardinal> Katrina, go to the science station and try to find some kind of weakness.
<Katrina`> Right
* Katrina` moves over to them.
<Katrina`> GM: *it fires a laser, knocking shields down to 3%*
<Cardinal> Number 2, evasive maneuvers. Namarie, pick at the shields with the lasers.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *pilots out of the way and away from the ships, again, and Namarie fires at the shields*
<Thedda> ...Kat, look for any weakness on the tail end of the ships... *shurgs*
<Katrina`> ...the engines...the engines.
<Katrina`> Good idea.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2, pilot to the engines. But watch out for the heat waves. It will take out shields out.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: ... nuts.
<Katrina`> (the shields out)
<Cardinal> Quit griping and do it. This is the best shot we have right now.
<Katrina`> If we fire a Nova Impactor, it should scramble the engines.
<Katrina`> GM: *Ensign 2 flies behind the attacking cruiser. The other 12 begin to pick away at the shields*
<Cardinal> That's a big "should," but a risk we're going to have to take right now. Do it, Namarie.
<Katrina`> GM: *As soon as they get behind it, Namarie fires an impactor. But, right before it hits, Ensign 2 flies into the backwash of engines and knocks shields to 0%, all ships vanish and the nova impactor flies on, being destroyed by course defenses*
* Katrina` sighs.
* Cardinal falls back in her chair
* Thedda shakes her head, smiling slightly.
<Katrina`> Corvus: It'll take some time to get shields back t0 100%, Captain.
<Katrina`> GM: *his voice comes from a comm*
<Cardinal> ...Ah, crap. Well, we took one out with only half shields. I'd consider that a victory right now.
* Katrina` leans against the science station, wiping some sweat from her bangs.
<Cardinal> <Comm> Right, Corvus. Thanks.
<Cardinal> We're finished for the day... take us back to dock, number 2.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Academy docks?
<Cardinal> Yeah, head for there. We need to park somewhere until the shields can recover.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Aye aye. *flies towards the docks*
* Katrina` turns back from the station and leans against the wall
<Katrina`> Sorry I let you down, Captain.
<Cardinal> Huh? You let me down?
* Thedda looks at Kat, then to Cardinal.
<Katrina`> If I hadn't suggested going to the engines, we might have avoided losing our shields.
<Katrina`> Ensigns 2: Nuts, I tell you, you're nuts.
<Cardinal> But if you hadn't, we were toast anyway.
<Cardinal> Number 2 just got too close.
<Katrina`> Aquarius: *docks*
<Thedda> Heh..
<Cardinal> *looks at 2* Which I'm not going to hold against you, because that was a pretty tight situation.
<Katrina`> Skippy: Command is calling in. Wants to congratulate you on 7th place on Course 99.
<Thedda> Congrats Captain. *smiles*
<Cardinal> ...Skip, call Medbay. I need an aspirin.
<Katrina`> Skippy: Roger.
* Thedda reaches into her pocket and pulls out a medicine bottle, and tosses it at Cardinal. "here Ma'am."
* Katrina` takes her XO seat, looking tired.
<Cardinal> ...I'm going to like having you around, newbie. *looks at the bottle, then pops two pills out and dry-swallows them* Ugh.
<Thedda> not tasty, but they work.
* Cardinal closes the bottle and tosses it back
<Katrina`> Ensign 5: That was cool.
<Katrina`> Ensign 4: Totally.
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: We ROCKED!
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: Lets do it again.
<Cardinal> Congratulations, fellas. And... NO!
* Thedda swipes it from the air and drops it into her Pocket. "you realize it wouldn't have rocked if that wasn't a sim, right?"
<Katrina`> It was fun. In a nerve racking way.
<Cardinal> ...Katrina, I need to talk with you for a second. Will you come with me? *stands up*
<Katrina`> Sure.
* Katrina` smiles at the ensigns, who make rooting sounds at her.
* Cardinal heads for the elevator
* Katrina` stretches and moves to the elevator. It opens as both arrive. Katrina graciously lets Cardinal enter first before moving in.
* Thedda ponders how that could have been a fun experience, shakes her head and pulls out her whip. "Haven't worked on my skills in a while...."
* Thedda makes sure nobody is around and begins working on her handling skills with her whip.
<Katrina`> Ensign 4: *eyes Thedda*
<Cardinal> 23rd floor, elevator.
<Katrina`> ?
<Katrina`> Elevator: *goes down*
<Cardinal> One of the benefits of holding rank on a starship. Free drinks.
<Katrina`> Oh.
<Katrina`> Elevator: *opens up*
* Cardinal walks out into the hallway
* Katrina` follows a pace behind.
<Cardinal> You did really well up there today. Thanks for running them through the beginning paces for me.
* Thedda whips the air, making a loud snapping noise.
<Katrina`> No problem. My pleasure.
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: Psst, she scares mwe.
* Cardinal walks into the bar and has a seat on a stool next to the bar
* Thedda lowers her whip and slides it back onto her belt. "If I scare you now, I'd hate to see you when I bring out my throwing knives."
* Thedda turns and smirks at the Ensign.
* Katrina` sits down, too.
<Katrina`> Ensign 5: Eeek.
<Cardinal> ...Katrina, I want to make a proposition.
<Thedda> .... is there any place around here where I can fight a sim on my own? Without any eyes glued to me?
<Katrina`> Yes?
<Katrina`> Ensign 4: Y-Yes...*names the simulation deck*
* Thedda eyes Ensign 4 and chuckles.
<Thedda> Thanks. And I'm not as intimidating as you think. *walks to the elevator*
<Katrina`> Elevator: *doors open*
<Katrina`> Elevator: Floor please?
<Thedda> Where he said?
<Cardinal> You're doing really well as my XO, but... you haven't finished classes yet, and you were named as my temporary XO. *puts emphasis on temporary* And this... Thedda thinks she is qualified. I want to give her a chance, so you can go back, finish classes, and get a permanent job on a ship somewhere. But at the same time... I need a temporary Science Officer. Would you be willing to take that position?
* Katrina` pauses, turning away to look at the bar counter.
<Katrina`> Uh..
* Katrina` turns back, a smile
<Katrina`> Really, Captain, if you want her as XO, that's fine. But, you really don't need a Science Officer around. She's qualified to handle that, too, plus Skippy can do part of the work load. You don't need me.
<Katrina`> Bartender: *washes a dirty glass*
* Thedda steps onto the elevator, hesistantly and raises a brow.
<Katrina`> Elevator: *zooms Thedda down and opens the doors*
<Cardinal> Well... if that's what you want, I'm in no place to stop you. But it's been fun, right?
<Katrina`> Quite fun.
* Katrina` points behind her
<Katrina`> If you'll excuse me, I'll go get ready.
* Thedda steps out of the elevator.. "uuh, thanks?"
<Katrina`> Elevator: You're welcome.
* Thedda nods and looks around.
<Katrina`> GM: *various rooms are set up for simulation.*
<Cardinal> If you change your mind about this, I think you can transfer field work over to class credit. And there will probably be an opening for quite a while, judging by how quickly they've filled my OTHER positions... *grumbles*
* Katrina` smiles, though it's just a bit off.
<Katrina`> Yes, I know. Good day, Captain. And good luck.
* Katrina` stands up and bows slightly, leaving the room.
* Thedda wiggles her fingers in excitement. "ooh, which one to choose!"
<Katrina`> Bartender: The usual, Captain?
* Thedda walks towards the one to her left.
<Cardinal> *looks at the bartender* Hmm. I think I just really pissed her off... yeah, the usual.
* Katrina` sighs as she walks down the hallway, a frown on her face as she waits at the elevator
<Katrina`> Bartender: Miss Katrina? I doubt it. She comes in here late at night to chat with us about our day.
<Katrina`> Bartender: *slides Cardinal's usual over*
* Thedda enters the room.
<Cardinal> ...Really? What has she been saying? *sips the drink* Or is it confidential?
<Katrina`> GM: *it's a normal empty room. Instructions are on the wall*
<Katrina`> Bartender: Of course not. She just asks how we were, the crowd, and if anything interesting happened. Asked us where we came from and why we're here.
* Thedda takes off her coat and lays it by the door, then walks up to the instructions and reads.
<Katrina`> GM: *the voice instructions says to merely input the scenario you want and hit start. To end, shout out, "end"*
<Cardinal> She always has been really selfless... did she ever mention her plans?
<Katrina`> Bartender: Hmmm, just mentioning her desire to be a Science Officer on a ship. Also mentioned wanting to see her family again one day.
<Thedda> NRP: so do I just say where I want it to be and stuffs?
<Katrina`> NRP: Yep.
<Thedda> NRP: thanks. it's almost 4 am, heh.
<Cardinal> I wonder why she turned down the offer to be the Aquarius's SO...
<Thedda> Hrmmm.... *takes her whip from her belt.* Open Field?
<Katrina`> Bartender: *shrugs, still polishing his glass*
<Katrina`> GM: *the room vanishes. She's in the middle of a huge field on a beautiful day*
* Thedda looks around. "Now that's damn cool."
<Katrina`> Bartender: Self-esteem, probably.
<Cardinal> I wonder if she realizes that she saved us on level 5 today. The ion cannons were the last thing on my mind.
<Katrina`> Bartender: Hmmm? Level 5?
<Cardinal> Long story.
* Thedda turns around in a circle, looking around.
<Thedda> ....Start?
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: *back at the bridge* Hey, the shields are at 80, lets go back to Course 99!
<Katrina`> GM: *the field goes into motion. The wind blows. The grass moves realistically*
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: Ooo, good idea.
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: ...
* Thedda smiles at the scenery.
<Katrina`> Ensign 5: We'll show the Captain we're good for something!
<Katrina`> Skippy: You are all idiots, no?
* Katrina` has reached her room, gathering her things.
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: C'mon, 2, lets do it.
<Katrina`> Skippy: Hey, don't listen to them.
<Cardinal> *sighs* <Comm> Skip, where's Katrina at right now?
<Katrina`> Ensign 4: Since Namarie is gone, I'll do weapons. *hops over to it*
<Katrina`> Skippy: Uh...in a moment, sir! *hangs up*
* Cardinal blinks
<Katrina`> Skippy: Psst, the Captain's on the other end, you better cut it OUT
<Thedda> Hrmm.. *walks around...*
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: Hurry! *moves 2 and grabs the controls*
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Hey!
<Katrina`> Skippy: Arf! I'll bite you!
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: You're a computer.
<Thedda> Do I fight this wind, or do I get something better?
<Cardinal> ...I'll be back.
<Katrina`> Skippy: ... do'h!
* Cardinal runs to the elevator and bangs on the door
<Katrina`> Elevator: Yes?
<Cardinal> Open up. We've got problems on the bridge.
<Katrina`> Simulation Computer: What would you like to fight?
<Katrina`> Elevator: *opens*
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *bites on 1*
* Cardinal gets on
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: Ow! Hey!
<Thedda> I don't know. Something with some challenge, nothing too difficult.
<Cardinal> To the bridge.
<Katrina`> GM: *a low-class human warrior appears*
<Katrina`> Elevator: *zooms up and lets out Cardinal. A fight is ensuring between 1 and 2*
* Thedda a blank look appears on her face. "You ready to get your ass kicked??"
<Cardinal> ...HEY! What the *string of Dharina curses* is going on up here?!
<Katrina`> Warrior: *slides into a fighting position, wielding a sword*
<Katrina`> Ensigns 1 and 2: *pause in mid fight, seperate, and immediately begin to blame each other*
<Katrina`> Warrior: My name is Justin.
* Thedda pulls a lighter from her pocket and lights her whip on fire.
<Cardinal> ...Skip?
<Katrina`> Skippy: *warily* Yes?
<Katrina`> Justin II: *swings the sword, then slashes at Thedda's head*
<Cardinal> I'm a little busy right now. You have my permission to administer the punishment to these two. Where's Katrina?
<Katrina`> Skippy: Her room.
<Katrina`> Skippy: *eyes Ensign 1: You get to lick the floor clean with your tongue.
<Katrina`> Ensign 1: ....
* Cardinal reboards the elevator
<Thedda> Well ..JUSTIN... Prepare to have your face planted in --- HEY! *jerks her whip at Justin's sword in hopes to have it wrap around and stop the swing.*
<Cardinal> Floor 11, please.
<Katrina`> GM: *elevator zooms down to Floor 11 and opens*
<Katrina`> Justin II: *Blinks at being stopped*
* Thedda pulls her whip back, taking the sword with it.
<Katrina`> Justin II: Hey
<Katrina`> Justin II: No fair.
<Thedda> ... *grabs a knife from her belt and throws it at Justin, aiming at his stomach.
<Katrina`> Justin II: EEE! *dives to the side*
* Cardinal steps out into the hall and walks down the hall, looking for Katrina's room
<Katrina`> GM: *Kat's room is spotted at the end. A little flower is on the wall next to her door*
* Cardinal knocks on the door
<Katrina`> Justin II: *pulls out a gun and fires. If it hits, pain will be felt, but no damage. Safety protocols are on*
* Katrina` looks up from her suitcase, then speaks out.
<Katrina`> Open.
<Katrina`> GM: *Kat's door opens*
<Cardinal> ...May I come in?
* Thedda flowers her whip in the air, producing a somewhat safe sheild from the bullets.
<Katrina`> Justin II: Aw, man...
<Katrina`> Justin II: *punches his fist into his hand* I am a legendary Maverick Hunter, I cannot be beaten!
<Katrina`> Oh, sure, Captain,.
* Katrina` smiles a bit, giving Cardinal her full attention.
* Thedda in a swift motion moves her whip from a shield into a straight line and coming down on Justin's chest.
<Thedda> ... Maverick?
<Katrina`> Justin II: *is hit and knocked down* Owie.
<Cardinal> Let's be a bit less formal for now, hmm? This isn't between Captain and Cadet, it's between friends.
<Katrina`> Okay...What's up, Hwenira?
* Cardinal grabs a chair and sits in it backwards
* Thedda grabs two more knifes from her belt with the same hand and fires them at Justin stomach.
<Katrina`> Justin II: *is pegged and killed. He vanishes*
* Katrina` sits at the edge of her bed.
* Thedda rubs her forehead.. not even breaking a sweat.
<Cardinal> I was just curious about something. You've said ever since I've known you that you wanted to become a science officer on a ship. I... well, I want to know why you turned me down. You're a hell of a lot better than any of the rejects that graduated in my class.
* Thedda walks over, and picks up the three knives that she threw and slides them back into her belt. "I want DeathStar."
<Katrina`> ... *looks nervous, fiddling with her hansd* IT's just...
<Katrina`> Simulator Computer: What era Death Star? Maverick Wars era, first Tsivrixsh era, beginning Galactic War era, end Galactic War era, or Motenk Death Star?
<Cardinal> You're afraid you're going to mess up in a critical situation, right?
<Katrina`> ...yeah.
<Cardinal> You do realize we would've been toast at level 5, had you not jumped to the console, right?
<Katrina`> But it was jsut a simulator...I might not do so well against a real threat.
* Thedda ponders the question for a moment. "Lemme hear difficulty for each."
<Cardinal> Whether you realize it or not, I was on the verge of completely blowing the battle.
<Katrina`> Simulator Computer: Maverick Wars era Death Star is the weakest, as he was just created in that time. First Tsivrixsh era is moderately difficult and might not be easy for beginnings, but doable if you work hard. Beginning Galactic War era is not for beginners unless they are extremely good. Difficulty past moderate towards high. End Galactic War is easy for beginners, Death Star lost power. Higher than low, lower than moderate. Motenk Death Star insanely difficult.
<Katrina`> Huh? How?
* Katrina` looks up.
<Thedda> Beginning Galactic War.... and turn the safety protocal off.
<Cardinal> I'd honestly forgotten about the ion cannons. I was going to suggest strafing, and using an Impactor to seperate them. Which, thinking back, would have been easily deflected by their shields. They would've ripped us apart.
<Katrina`> GM: *Death Star forms, one eye missing. His black hair blows in the wind and his face looks gentle, yet resolved in strength. His hand is tightened around the DS saber, his look determined. His one eye, blue, studies Thedda*
<Katrina`> Oh. I don't know. Impactors might have worked. *is quick to defend*
<Katrina`> Death Star: Hello.
* Thedda looks over DS, gripping her whip tightly in her left hand. "Heya."
<Katrina`> Death Star: *Stands ready, but doesn't move to attack*
* Thedda is quick to make the first move and whips at his left leg.
<Cardinal> Maybe. But with the Impactors still in the experimental stage, the ion cannons were the best course of action. And we wouldn't have known that, if you hadn't jumped to action.
<Katrina`> Death Star: *leaps straight up in the air and lands behind Thedda. His speed is astounding. He takes his unpowered up saber and slams it towards her back, just enough to throw her off balance*
<Katrina`> I guess so.
* Thedda stumbles forward and turns around quickly. "What the...."
<Katrina`> Death Star: *steps back* Don't be quick to attack.
* Cardinal crosses her arms on the back of her chair and leans her chin on it, looking at Kat
<Cardinal> NRP: leans her chin on them, rather
* Katrina` looks at Cardinal, seeming more relaxed.
<Thedda> Oh, do you want to sit here and have a Margarita first?
<Katrina`> Death Star: *grins, then nods at the whip* A good choice. Feign a blow, then jerk it back in time to whip it at the opponent if they fall for the feign. Upon there, take advantage of their being stunned to press your advantage.
* Katrina` activates his saber.
<Katrina`> NRP: DS does.
<Cardinal> NRP: <Cardinal> ...AAAAAAAH!
<Katrina`> GM: *a group of Ensigns, unseen by Thedda, are watching the fight on monitors*
<Thedda> Smart man. *eyes the saber*
<Thedda> not a bad choice yourself.
<Katrina`> Death Star: *slashes the air twice* Thanks.
<Cardinal> So... will you stick around? *sighs* With a crew full of nameless ensigns I've never seen before in my life before this assignment, I need somebody I know I can trust.
* Thedda sighs heavily.
<Thedda> Ready?
<Katrina`> I--I..*looks nervous* I guess so.
<Katrina`> Death Star: Show me what you got.
* Thedda runs her hand along her belt and grabs two knives. She throws the knives at DS, then whips at his chest.
<Cardinal> Come on, now, it's not like you to get nervous like this. We need to work on your self-esteem a little bit. *grins*
* Katrina` holds up his arm to deflect them. The whip catches his chest. He nods, then presses forward, slashing at Thedda's face, but stopping before impact and drawing back, spins to the right, and throws a punch at her face.
<Katrina`> NRP: DS did all that.
*** Katrina` is now known as DeathStar
<DeathStar> Katrina: Alright. *laughs*
* Thedda flips backwards, hopefully in time to avoid the punch. She grabs another knife and slashes at DS' neck.
* DeathStar slaps her hand away with his free hand.
<Cardinal> Now, if I remember correctly, we have some alcohol to go finish off.
<DeathStar> Katrina: Alright. *laughs*
<DeathStar> Katrina: Though I should only drink a little.
* Thedda returns to her pre-fight stance..
* DeathStar stands there, half in a fight stance, holding his saber.
<Cardinal> *shrugs* That's up to you. A drink every now and then really helps loosen up your nerves, if you ask me.
* DeathStar blurs and vanishes, appearing behind Thedda.
* DeathStar slashes at her back, but pulls back so that it'll be a scrape along the clothes.
<DeathStar> Katrina: It goes to my head too fast.
* Thedda tumbles forward, feeling her clothes being ripped.
* Thedda stumbles to her feet, and turns to DS. "Fast one, aren't cha?"
* Cardinal stands and spins the chair back to its former position
<DeathStar> Yes. But speed doesn't always matter.
<DeathStar> Katrina: *adjusts her uniform and steps out into the hallway* Say, Captain, congrats on 7th place.
<Thedda> This is true. *rubs her arm and the canon appears from her arm, she releases a blast towards DS.*
* Cardinal walks out as well, letting the door close behind her
* DeathStar holds out his one hand and lets it impact, sliding back along the ground a few inches.
<Cardinal> I was crazy trying to take that on in the first place. I'm just glad we came out as well as we did.
* Thedda raises an eyebrow at DS...
<DeathStar> Katrina: Lets hope we're never in a real situation like that.
* Cardinal rubs the back of her neck and laughs lightly
<Cardinal> Tell me about it.
<DeathStar> NRP: *2 sessions later, it happens* Katrina: I so did not have a hand in this
* DeathStar lowers his free arm.
<DeathStar> Yes, you're a reploid.
<Thedda> Sure am.
<Thedda> Glad you noticed.
* DeathStar grins.
<DeathStar> My scans said you were.
<Thedda> Good for your scans. *smirks*
* DeathStar grins.
<DeathStar> Cocky. I like it.
* DeathStar blurs behind Thedda.
* DeathStar moves to slash once again, using the same tactic as before.
* Thedda knows he's behind her this time and flips backwards, towards DS this time, and brings down the whip onto his shoulders.
<DeathStar> Katrina: *arrives at the bar, via elevator*
* DeathStar lets his attack arm drop, but he steps forward in a diagonal motion so he's not to her left, then spins towards her so that his left arm is gripped down on her whip arm
* Thedda look to DS. She grabs a knife and jabs towards DS' stomach.
<Thedda> NRP: *Thedda falls in love with DS.
* Cardinal walks into the bar herself and yawns
* DeathStar throws up his knee to knock it out of her hand, then kind of spins her by holding her arm and pulling.
<Thedda> AAAAGGGGHH... *lifts her leg and goes to kick DS' arm that is holding hers.
* DeathStar suddenly lets go so that she kicks air.
* DeathStar steps back
<DeathStar> Katrina: *arrives, hearnig some people talk about Thedda in the sim room fighting hard simulators*
* Thedda returns her foot to the ground. "You want to show me what you REALLY have?"
<DeathStar> ...*hesitates*
<Cardinal> Looks like Thedda decided to try out floor 24. Want to go watch?
<Thedda> What??
<DeathStar> Katrina: Alright.
<DeathStar> I don't want to hurt you.
<Thedda> Excuse me?
<DeathStar> You have the safety protocols turned off.
<Thedda> Yeah.... Annnnnd?
* Cardinal grabs the daiquari from earlier and heads back to the elevator
<DeathStar> I don't want to hurt you.
<DeathStar> Katrina: *grabs a beer and follows*
<Thedda> I'm waiting for you to tell me something I don't know. Oh for god sakes your a damn Sim.
<DeathStar> True.
* DeathStar looks resigned, sliding into a combat position.
* Thedda throws her hands in the air. "THANK-YOU!"
* Cardinal sips on it, waiting for Kat
<DeathStar> How far should I go?
<DeathStar> Katrina: *runs onto the elevator*
<Thedda> You'll go as far as I want you to. If I'm in too much danger I can always say "end"
* Cardinal blinks and steps onto the elevator
<Cardinal> A little anxious, aren't you...? 24th floor, elevator.
<DeathStar> True. I hope your healing is well now.
<DeathStar> GM: *the elevator goes down and opens. A crowd can be seen watching a huge monitor, showing Thedda and DS*
<Thedda> Alright. Let's do this.
<DeathStar> Katrina: Dad...?
<Cardinal> Wow, she's taking on the hard ones.
* DeathStar blurs. Suddenly, a blow in Thedda's side is felt, followed by another to her leg, causing her balance to shift.
* DeathStar reappears off to the side.
<DeathStar> Katrina: *trembles* I didn't know the Alliance had simulations of him.
* Thedda stumbles backwards slightly... "fuck..." She Blasts DS with her canon and whips at his legs.
<Cardinal> They have simulations of most of the old Maverick Hunters and such... *thinks* Wait, "Dad?"
* DeathStar knocks the blast to the side, then grabs the whip, despite it burning, and yanks forward.
<DeathStar> Katrina: ...
* Thedda not wanting to let go of the whip, she goes with it.
* DeathStar waits until Thedda is in range, then throws a fast punch at her stomach. Lightning fast.
<DeathStar> Katrina: *turns her face to the side, not wanting to watch* How real are they?
<Cardinal> They're just computer programs. *thinks about the implication for a moment, and winces*
<Thedda> OUUPPHHHH..... *stumbles backwards, trying to keep herself standing. She grabs three knives, each hand and throws them at him.*
<DeathStar> Katrina: *looks back*
* DeathStar uses his saber and parries them.
<Cardinal> ...Look, if you don't want to watch, you don't have to. We can go back to the bar.
* DeathStar has refrained from using it thus far for offensive tactics.
<DeathStar> Katrina: It's just ... seeing him there, it's like he's ... really back.
<DeathStar> Katrina: *pulls out the DS saber she's holding*
<Cardinal> Well, they're supposed to be as lifelike as possible, like fighting a real opponent...
<DeathStar> *one of the watchers* Man, I can't believe she has the safety protocol off.
* Thedda winces in some pain from the blows, but continues. Not wanting to be beaten this early. She runs forward and whips at his side as she slides to the ground past DS.
* Thedda grabs a knife quickly and throws it towards his back.
<Cardinal> ...What?! The protocol are off? Is she crazy?!
* DeathStar takes the whip, frowning in pain, and then deflects the knife with the back of his hand.
<DeathStar> You've got spirit.
<DeathStar> Watcher 2: Yeeeep. The program didn't want to fight her at first.
<Cardinal> Understandably...
<DeathStar> Katrina: The program can decide something like that?
<Thedda> Something along those lines. More like no fear. *glares at DS*
<DeathStar> Katrina: *is watching with a pained/fascinated look*
* DeathStar studies her, nodding once.
* DeathStar gives her what would be a nod of respect.
<Cardinal> I guess. I'm not a computer expert...
* Thedda smiles slightly and nods in return.
* DeathStar runs at Thedda, moving slow enough that he doesn't blur out of sight.
* DeathStar slashes at her mid-section, slow enough she could block.
* Thedda makes a shield from her whip, and sidesteps.
* DeathStar nods, then follows up with another slash, slow, toward her head.
* Thedda twirls her whip around his saber and jerks it back.
* DeathStar loses his saber.
<DeathStar> Katrina: ... uh oh.
* Thedda picks up the saber. "You know.. you don't have to go easy on me."
<DeathStar> DS saber: *sends jolts of electricity out into Thedda*
* DeathStar runs forward as the saber shocks Thedda, throwing a punch at her.
<Cardinal> ...Even I saw that one coming... *sighs* She'd better end the simulation, if she knows what's good for her...
* Thedda screams in pain as the electricity runs throughout her body. Is hit by the punch and stumbles back onto the ground...
* DeathStar kicks the saber from her hand so it'll quit zapping her.
* Thedda 's head slams onto the ground.. wincing in pain, not being able to move much.
* DeathStar holds out his hand and the DS saber reappears in it.
* Thedda looks up at DS
* DeathStar unpowers it and kneels beside her.
<DeathStar> Katrina: ...
* Thedda watches DS cafetully.
<DeathStar> Good fight. *holds out a hand*
* Thedda blinks her eyes a couple times, then rolls over once, and slowly gets to her feet. "The fight.... isn't over until I say...."
* Cardinal hits her forehead
* DeathStar grimaces.
* DeathStar drops the saber.
<DeathStar> Alright. It. Ends. Now.
* DeathStar begins to power up.
* Thedda eyes grow wide .. "Oh shit."
<Cardinal> ...*sighs*
<DeathStar> This is for your own good. *looks at her*
<Thedda> ... Okay, yah know! Your right!!! END!
* DeathStar unpowers down, nodding once, and vanishes in the middle of saying something
<DeathStar> See you again so---
<DeathStar> GM: *Thedda is back in the plain room. Outside she can see a bunch of watchers*
* Thedda leans over slowly and picks up her whip, obviously in severe pain... She turns, and sees all of the watches.. "Jesus christ...."
* Thedda walks slowly out and is greeted by them all.
*** DeathStar is now known as Katrina
* Cardinal flips on her comm
<Katrina> GM: *some say she's crazy, other say she's got guts*
* Katrina stares at Thedda with a distant look.
<Cardinal> Medbay staff, you have a Reploid patient coming up. Pretty badly hurt.
* Cardinal flips it off
* Thedda wipes her face, a trickle of blood dripping from her nose.. "oi...."
* Katrina walks up to the room's viewing window, holding a hand up to it.
<Katrina> ....DS...
*** Disconnected
*** Attempting to rejoin...
*** Rejoined channel #taw
*** Topic is 'Session 17: Shape Up or Ship Out - After weeks and weeks of repairs, the Aquarius is ready for another mission. But, first, Command wishes Cardinal to test out the capabilities of the ship lest another disaster occcur | When 2 or more are on'
*** Set by DeathStar on Sun Feb 16 00:07:33
<Cardinal> NRP: AAAH! It's the real DS!
<TheRealDS> NRP: The Real DS: FACE ME NOW!
* Thedda turns to Kat... " Yeah... that was...*winces* DeathStar..."
*** TheRealDS is now known as Katrina`
<Katrina`> ...yeah, I know...*sounds distant*
<Katrina`> I didn't know he lost his eye...
* Thedda raises a brow... "How do.... you know him..?"
* Katrina` looks at her, then back.
<Katrina`> He's my father. Well, he found me and raised me...for a while.
<Thedda> ooooh... shit... Sorry. I didn't know -- *she grabs her stomach and falls to her knees* aaarrghh..
<Katrina`> ...are you okay?
* Katrina` bends down, looking up as a med team comes marching in.
<Katrina`> Gosh, he really hurt you, didn't he?
* Thedda holds her stomach, not being able to say anything from behind her grinding teeth.
<Katrina`> Med Team: *lay out a stretcher, a group moving her onto it* We got her. A dip in the regeneration tube will heal her up in 2 hours
<Katrina`> Med Team: *carry Thedda off towards Med Bay*
* Katrina` stands back up as she's carried off.
* Katrina` looks back at the empty sim room.
* Thedda smiles through the pain.. "I'll be fine...."
* Cardinal walks up and places a hand on Kat's shoulder
<Cardinal> You ok, Kat?
<Katrina`> Yeah... I'm fine.
<Katrina`> Session Ends
Session Close: Sun Feb 16 03:51:46 2003