Session Start: Wed Apr 30 00:00:00 2003
<Katrina`> Alrighty, one more minute. Then...WE ATTACK!
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<Katrina`> *Dance dance*
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<Katrina`> *sway sway*
<Katrina`> *slows down in counting so Namarie can call Cal*
* Somebody farts, and a rocket launcher falls to the floor
<Katrina`> Foooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuur
<Somebody> ...'Scuse me. *replaces it*
<Katrina`> Thrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
<Katrina`> Twwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooooooo.
<Katrina`> Oooooooooooooooooooneeeeeeeeee.
<Katrina`> -0-
* #taw is being logged
<Katrina`> Session 50: Eclipse Part 3
*** Cally-Food is now known as Thedda
<Katrina`> Time Chart: Immediately thereafter Part 2
<Thedda> NRP: WOO!
<Katrina`> Location: Elevator to Floor 85
<Katrina`> GM: *happy music plays as they move up*
* Somebody bounces up and down, then performs a two hook-one cross punch combo at the air
* Thedda eyes the speaker. "I would rip that out if I had arms."
<Nobody> ...
* Namarie grumbles about the 'happy elevator' music
* Sardis` looks at Thedda.
<Katrina`> GM: *the door chings and opens. In front of them is a long hallway with tons and tons of doors on either side. In the middle of the long hallway is one that goes right, but from where they are, they can see it must be like this one, too*
* Namarie sighs as he looks around the hall then all the doors
<Thedda> Aww crap...
* Katrina` steps out cautious, Corvus and Sardis right behind her.
* Somebody stops in mid cross-punch
<Thedda> Wonder which one causes us to fall to our death.
<Nobody> Sorta of reminds me of the dorm rooms on the Aquarius...
<Namarie> must be quaters for the crew. *walks out after the others*
<Somebody> You're worried about falling why, Thedda? *smirks*
* Somebody walks into the hall, looking around
<Thedda> Just a random thought, I'm not worried, but the rest of you should be.
<Katrina`> I agree, Namarie.
* Thedda floats along casually.
* Katrina` slowly moves down the hallway, looking around cautiously.
<Somebody> Hey, lighten up, floating chick head, just messing with you.
<Corvus`> I suggest we don't make too much noise.
* Thedda blinks. "I'm calm..."
* Namarie glances towards the handels of the doors as he proceads along the corador "think there may be uniforms in one of the rooms we could use?"
<Katrina`> Possibly. But, uh, which door should we try? I can't read the symbols.
* Namarie tries to read them.. but is guessing he an`t going to be able ta
* Thedda ponders. "Hrmmm.... I say we open random doors, but then again that might not be such a good idea."
* Sardis` walks up to one door and opens it. Three nude alien women with three boobs stand there, gwacking.
<Sardis`> Uh....excuse me. *quickly shuts the door*
<Somebody> NRP: I believe the correct term is "gawking," DS. :P
<Katrina`> NRP: They're alien!
<Thedda> NRP: That was a mix between gawking and quacking, in my opinion.
<Namarie> ... well then. *opens a door near him*
<Somebody> NRP: You know what? Screw all of you! RP ON!
<Corvus`> Might I suggest that we don't open random doors?
* Somebody picks a random door and opens it
* Thedda goes up to a door and rams it with her head.
<Katrina`> GM: *a big naked Raider alien, who is a huge hulking size of a gray block alien, turns. Needless to say, all the women would be infatuated with his package*
<Katrina`> ...oh my.
<Nobody> GAAH! BLIND!
* Somebody stumbles backwards, clawing at his eyes
<Somebody> AAAAH
<Thedda> ....Oh my is right.
* Namarie goes to punch the rader in the gut to knock him out
<Katrina`> Raider: *grabs some uniform pants and covers his package, then quickly runs down the hallway to alert the rest of the crew*
<Katrina`> Raider: *is knocked out*
<Thedda> Looks like he has uniforms. Go get 'em!
<Katrina`> ...well, they're certainly too big for me.
* Namarie picks up the uniform and sees if it will fit his large body fraim
<Corvus`> And me.
<Corvus`> GM: *it most certainly does*
<Thedda> Make them fit?
<Nobody> Bliiiiind!
* Somebody stops clawing at his eyes and looks around
<Somebody> ...It'
<Somebody> ...It's gone, rook.
<Sardis`> We need to move.
<Thedda> Lets not open up any more doors.
* Sardis` walks up to another door, steps in. The sounds of struggling are heard, then Sardis steps out in uniform.
<Somebody> Hey Tsiv, did he have any more?
<Sardis`> No.
<Thedda> Or that works.
* Namarie strips and places on the uniform "Good thing there is large crew members on this ship.. " looks to try and figure out the rank
* Katrina` turns her back on the strip show, so as not to be watching
<Thedda> Hey Namarie?
<Namarie> Yes?
* Somebody shrugs and walks into a random room. Sounds of struggle are heard again, and Somebody walks out, examining a female's uniform.
<Somebody> ...The things I have seen today... *shudders violently*
<Corvus`> ... You're not right in the head...you know that, right?
* Somebody tosses Katrina the rather skimpy uniform
<Somebody> Here you go.
<Thedda> Rip a long piece of fabric from another uniform off anf tie it around my head like a bandana. *smiles* Gotta be in "uniform" too! ^.~
* Katrina` looks at the two piece uniform which shows off more flesh than covering.
<Katrina`> ...this is it?!
* Somebody shrugs
* Namarie laughs and does so.
<Somebody> I'm NOT going in another woman's quarters.
<Katrina`> ...
* Katrina` steps around the corner to undress
* Somebody walks into a random men's quarters, kicks a little ass, takes a couple names, and returns with two male uniforms
<Thedda> I don't see why people are so ashamed of their body's...
<Namarie> I don`t know eather, a body is a body.
<Somebody> Hey rook, think fast. *tosses Nobody one of the uniforms*
<Nobody> Well,you have no body!
* Nobody grabs one.
<Thedda> I used to have a body! And don't think I'm not getting my back soon!
<Somebody> Some human women are like that. *shrugs* I don't see why Kat's ashamed. Mrrow.
* Katrina` comes around, a bright red as she desperately tries to keep the top covering what it needs to.
<Katrina`> (where)
* Somebody says that last bit with Katrina in earshot
<Katrina`> ...
<Thedda> Lookin' good Kat!!
* Katrina` glances at Somebody.
<Namarie> Ya ok, Kat?
* Corvus` comes back in a uniform, then gives Kat a thumbs up.
<Katrina`> Fah-Fine. Lets go. I think I found an elevator.
* Katrina` leads the way down the middle hallway.
* Namarie nods as he follows
* Somebody , not knowing Katrina was even there, puts on his uniform
* Thedda follows along, sporting her new cool bandana!
* Nobody smirks at Somebody
<Nobody> She's gonna kill you later.
* Nobody follows after the head.
* Sardis` marches along, trying to act non-chalant.
<Somebody> ...Huh? *finishes putting on the uniform and follows*
* Corvus` follows up the rear.
* Katrina` stops at the end of the middle hallway. Another elevator awaits.
* Namarie looks at the elevator
<Thedda> Oh yeah! More elevator music, I've been missin it. *rolls eyes*
<Katrina`> GM: *behind Somebody, a ball floats by*
* Somebody shudders suddenly and turns around
<Katrina`> GM: *nothing there but Corvus, who raises an eyebrow at Somebody*
* Katrina` steps into the elevator.
* Namarie follows after her, ducking in, finding this one a lil smaller then the others
* Thedda floats in after Namarie.
<Somebody> ...Eh.
* Somebody steps on
<Katrina`> GM: *floors 85-80 are available*
<Namarie> Somebody, want to check for bombs?
<Thedda> What is with this elevator deal. Why can't 1 just go the whole way....
<Corvus`> Security reasons, probably.
<Nobody> At least there's no more patrols looking for us.
<Thedda> You'd probably see more elevators then people!
* Katrina` tugs at her top, waiting to see if anyone will check for bombs.
* Somebody produces the screwdriver and pops open the panel
<Katrina`> GM: *while they wait, happy music plays. No bombs*
* Somebody closes it and hits floor 80
* Thedda is back -( foods. )- gone 3 hr 27 min 2 s
<Katrina`> GM: *the elevator jerks and moves upward*
* Somebody steps back and replaces the screwdriver
* Namarie sighs
* Thedda lets out a long sigh... "I wish this wasn't so boring..."
<Katrina`> GM: *it opens on Floor 80. In front of them the recreation room, which stretches on as far as the eye can see, opens. Hundreds of Raiders are doing various activities from pool to basketball to beating the shit out of each other*
* Somebody eeps and quickly hits floor 81
<Katrina`> GM: *no response*
<Somebody> *under his breath* That's the last floor I pick...
<Katrina`> Just...try to act like we belong.
* Katrina` takes a deep breath and steps out.
<Thedda> *softly* Psst.. you still have that rocket launcher hidden in there?
* Somebody walks out cockily, nodding
* Namarie walks out of the elevator and down the room
* Thedda flies right to the ceiling, trying to not be noticed.
<Katrina`> GM: *immediately Kat is surrounded by 15 human Raiders, all trying to get her to join them for extra activities in the locker room
<Katrina`> ...
* Sardis` steps out, looking around. No one dares approach him.
* Katrina` reaches out and grabs one Raider human's wrist and twists it until a slight snap is heard. She then sweeps his legs out, dusts her hands, and moves on. No one else dares bother her.
* Somebody looks for another elevator while walking through the room, hands in his pockets, whistling
* Corvus` looks at Kat.
<Corvus`> Where'd you learn that?
<Katrina`> Mom showed me. *dusts hands* Never miss with a lady named Ariel.
* Nobody sticks with Somebody.
* Thedda snickers from up high... She continues floating just ahead of the group.
* Namarie walks down the room, seeing?
<Katrina`> GM: *Namarie sees hundreds of various places for games and play. All the Raiders are preoccupied with their games to notice Namarie.*
<Katrina`> GM: *Somebody and Nobody find an elevator in the back*
* Namarie looks over to Somebody and Nobody and walks over to them
* Somebody calls it, crosses his arm, and taps his foot
* Katrina` joins the Bodies.
<Somebody> NRP: arms
<Katrina`> Elevator: Proper Identification, Please?
* Corvus` steps up behind Somebody.
* Thedda looks down, blinking.
* Namarie serches his pockets for a card or key
* Somebody searches the pockets of his uniform
<Katrina`> GM: *No cards or keys*
<Katrina`> GM: *Some of the Raiders near by begin to notice the group at the elevator having...difficulties*
<Nobody> ...Me thinks there is trouble coming.
* Somebody sighs
* Namarie looks to see what is used
<Sardis`> ... *walks up, brings out the axe, and slams it into the control panel. As it sparks, the door opens*
<Namarie> ...
<Thedda> ....
<Sardis`> GM: *this, however, alerts four dozen Raiders, who begin to run at the group*
<Somebody> ...There are OTHER ways to solve problems, you know.
* Sardis` shrugs.
<Somebody> Get in! *whips out the rocket launcher*
* Sardis` steps in.
* Corvus` gets in
* Thedda floats down and in.
* Nobody runs in.
* Somebody fires a rocket into the fray
* Somebody backsteps in
* Namarie sighs as he steps in
* Katrina` steps in and quickly hits Floor 70's button*
<Katrina`> GM: *the doors close just in time and the elevator moves upward*
<Namarie> That was close...
* Namarie eyes Sardis
<Thedda> Yeah... how about no smaching of their machinary when they are around okay?
<Sardis`> ...
* Somebody inspects his rocket launcher for a moment, then replaces it
<Katrina`> GM: *suddenly, the happy music begins to slow down*
<Namarie> ... *looks upwards to see if there is a hatch*
<Katrina`> GM: *bars appear in front of the doors to the elevator and it stops moving, then it suddenly begins to plummet at a fast rate*
<Katrina`> What in the---!?
<Katrina`> GM: *the happy music speeds up, like they are on a crazyed joy ride*
<Somebody> *stands there calmly* A trap, of course.
<Corvus`> No shit!
* Namarie takes out his sword and tries to cut throught the ceeling of the lift
<Thedda> Okay, I'm not getting on another elevator EVER!
<Katrina`> GM: *Namarie is shocked by electrical currents*
<Katrina`> GM: *they pass floor 80*
* Somebody pops open the panel with the everpresent screwdriver and whistles, trying to hotwire a stop command
<Katrina`> GM: *Somebody gets electrocuted*
<Katrina`> GM: *they pass floor 85*
<Somebody> Gaaaaaah! *stumbles back, dropping the screwdriver*
* Namarie jolts slightly as he falls back slightly into Kat and Corvus
<Somebody> ...Ok, NOW I'm pissed off. *fires at the ceiling with a shotgun*
<Katrina`> Oouf!
<Corvus`> Ack!
<Katrina`> GM: *it dents*
<Katrina`> GM: *they pass floor 90*
* Sherinmir fires again
<Katrina`> GM: *it dents more*
<Somebody> NRP: Uh, yeah.
* Thedda tries to keep herself from hitting her head on the ceiling, but continues to do it repeatedly.
* Namarie looks up as he fires his rifle at the same spot as Somebody
* Somebody replaces it with a fully automatic and lets fly
<Katrina`> GM: *it breaks up. Floor 95 is passed!*
<Somebody> ...Uh... adrenaline rush over... what now!?
* Katrina` quickly uses Namarie to stand on and jumps on the top.
* Katrina` looks around, grabs her saber, and drives it into the side, watching the elevator fall pass floor 97*
<Namarie> I`ll help everyone up.. *lets them use him as a lader
* Somebody jumps upward, grabbing the hole and pulling himself up
* Thedda floats up after kat.
* Sardis` leaps up and drives his axe into the side.
<Thedda> Thanks anyway Nam.
* Somebody draws a sabre and stabs the wall on the other side
* Corvus` jumps up, grabbing Sardis.
* Nobody leaps out and grabs Somebody.
<Katrina`> GM: *the elevator crashes with Namarie on it. ... it seems...he might be...dead?*
<Katrina`> NAMARIE!
<Somebody> ...Well shit.
<Thedda> FUCK!
* Katrina` lets go of the saber and works her way down to the wreckage.
* Thedda zooms down, trying to find a hole ot get into.
* Katrina` begins to pull pieces of the elevator off. She uncovers a badly wounded Namarie, alive*
* Sardis` glances up, judging how long it will take to climb up 30 floors*
<Namarie> ...uh....ouch...
<Thedda> My god! Are you okay???
* Katrina` helps pull Namarie out, glancing at his wounds.
* Nobody hangs onto Somebody, panting
* Sardis` begins to climb up with Corvus.
<Namarie> I`ll be fine... *winces as he moves*
<Katrina`> GM: *a ball floats by Somebody's head*
<Somebody> ...Chill, Nobody. We all made it out ok.
* Somebody uses the sabre's hilt to whack at it
<Namarie> Thanks alot Kat, Thedda.
<Katrina`> We need to climb, Namarie. Think you can do it?
<Katrina`> GM: *the ball floats away and upward*
<Namarie> I~ll do my best..
<Thedda> ... I could attempt to pull you up.?
* Katrina` grips the edge and begins to climb. She's in good physical condition, no doubt about it, but it's a lot of work to climb the elevator shaft.
<Namarie> .. I don`t know if that will take my waight.. but lets see i guess.
* Katrina` begins to tire as she reaches Somebody/Nobody's point.
<Somebody> ...Riiiight.
* Thedda waits for Nam to grab on.
* Namarie grabs ahold of the floating thingy
* Somebody thinks, refusing to climb
* Thedda begins slowly to try and make her way up.
* Katrina` reaches DS' saber and pulls it out of the shaft wall.
<Katrina`> GM: *Thedda makes it a total of 5 feet up*
<Thedda> .....
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<Thedda> CRAP!
* Thedda lowers Nam down.
<Thedda> You'd think they'd make this handle some weight....
<Katrina`> GM: *suddenly, just as Thedda is lowering, the elevator reforms under them. They land on top of it*
<Katrina`> GM: *the elevator zooms upward at a rapid speed. Kat turns, blinks, and lands on top of it as it zooms upward*
<Namarie> Thanks anyway Thedda... what? *looks under him*
<Thedda> What the!
<Somebody> ...What was that? *looks down* ...Call me paranoid, but that's a bad thing...
* Namarie looks upwards
* Somebody is nailed
<Katrina`> GM: *they are heading toward Floor 70 at a rapid rate. Sardis and Corvus land on it*
* Nobody falls on it.
<Somebody> ...CHRIST!
* Somebody whips out the rocket launcher and fires upward
<Katrina`> GM: *spikes emerge out of the shaft ceiling. The rocket slams into them and destroys some. More appear to replace it*
<Katrina`> ....
<Thedda> ..... That's just going ot make us go down again... >.<
<Somebody> Better down than up!
<Katrina`> We better hurry...
* Katrina` eyes the spikes.
<Thedda> I don't like spikes....
<Namarie> ... *looks to see if there is room between the shaft wall and the elevator
* Somebody fires again, and again
<Katrina`> GM: *the happy music is heard from the elevator*
<Katrina`> GM: *the spikes are destroyed, then a hole in the ceiling is made*
<Katrina`> GM: *about 2 feet*
* Somebody fires again, trying to widen the hole
<Katrina`> GM: *the rocket just vanishes into the hole and is never seen again*
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* Namarie looks up pulls out his gun and fires to try and and widen it
<Katrina`> GM: *they will impact in...4 seconsd*
* Sardis` pulls out his axe.
<Sardis`> Duck.
<Thedda> Come on guys.... hurry up!
* Somebody fires at a spot of the ceiling without a hole, then
* Sardis` pulls back and swings at the roof with the mighty axe, slamming a huge gaping hole into it.
<Sardis`> GM: *right as he finishes this, the elevator comes to a stop where the spikes use to be. It lowers back to the respected place on Floor 70*
* Namarie gets into the area of the small hole
* Somebody whimpers as Sardis takes off a chunk of his launcher
* Katrina` takes a deep breath and pulls back some of her red hair from her eyes
<Somebody> ...Oh well. *replaces it*
* Namarie looks to see whats beyond the hole
<Corvus`> Eesh. Who thinks up these traps?
<Corvus`> GM: *nothing important. It seems Floor 70 is the way to go*
<Thedda> Someone with too much time ontheir hands... It's like an acient pyramid, only high tech.
* Nobody barfs.
<Somebody> ...Give this guy some Dramamine... damn.
* Sardis` replaces the axe and looks at the Floor 70 door. He grabs it and wrenches it open, stepping out.
* Katrina` slide out after Sardis.
* Namarie steps out after Kat
* Thedda follows Nam.
* Somebody steps out, pulling the still-latched-to-his-leg Nobody behind him
<Katrina`> GM: *they are in an empty hallway that stretches onward and onward*
<Corvus`> An empty hallway. I'm not comforted.
<Namarie> ... I hate this dumb thing..
* Katrina` adjusts his top, which became off-centered in the elevator conflict.
<Katrina`> (Her)
<Namarie> Is there any tubes that leade upwards?
<Somebody> NRP: AAAH!
<Katrina`> NRP: I'm a MAN, baby!
<Somebody> NRP: Cross-dressing FREAK!
<Thedda> Why do they need to make this soooo difficult.
<Corvus`> I don't know, maybe so we don't stop them?
* Namarie looks around for any hatches in the cealing
<Katrina`> GM: *just little holes*
* Katrina` walks down the hallway, glancing from side to side.
* Somebody walks forward, dragging Nobody behind him
* Namarie follows Kat, stumbling slightly
* Thedda floats above the group, eyeing everything.
<Katrina`> GM: *suddenly, a floor panel lowers under Kat's foot. A steel wall slams shut behind them, blocking their path back to the elevator. Suddenly, dozens of poison darts fly out of the ceiling at the group. Most slam into Thedda's floating head, giving her the most damage, but everyone gets hit by a few*
<Katrina`> Heeey!
* Katrina` rushes forward in a panic.
<Somebody> GAH! *hits the floor after being hit by a couple*
<Somebody> NRP: Check that
* Somebody runs forward blindly
* Namarie ties to hide behind his wings
* Corvus` holds up his gun to attempt and shield himself, running into walls as he moves.
<Somebody> LET GO OF MY LEG!
* Nobody is dragged along.
* Thedda falls straight to the ground after being hit.
* Somebody whips out a shield and holds it over his head
* Sardis` runs up, scoops Thedda's head, and charges forward like a freight train.
* Katrina` moans, stumbles, and collapses from the darts, blacking out.
* Namarie moves towards KAt and picks her up and stumbles his way along
* Sardis` reaches a safe point in the hallway, the half-way point, and stops. He starts pulling darts out of Thedda's head.
* Corvus` barely makes it to the halfway point, his vision blurred.
* Thedda is konked out.. obviously.
* Somebody yanks a dart out of his arm, muttering under his breath
<Somebody> Ok, note to everyone, watch where you walk from now on...
* Sardis` finishes with the head, then removes his own poisoned darts.
<Corvus`> Noted.
* Namarie makes it to the save point and placeces Katrina down before he falls backwards being blacked out
<Somebody> NRP: AAAH! Not a save point!
* Corvus` blacks out.
* Sardis` finally falls to his knees, blacking out.
* Nobody is already KOed.
* Somebody blinks, the only one awake now. He smirks, then passes out himself.
<Katrina`> GM: *darkness. Then they all begin to wake up. It's cold where they are. And damp.*
<Somebody> Morning, everyone. *yawns* Good nap.
<Katrina`> GM: *They are in a cell. A dark cell*
* Sardis` isn't with the group anymore.
* Thedda blinks her blurry eyes and yawns. "Aww crap.. this is not good." floats up.
<Somebody> Looks like they found us. *stand and does basic stretching exercises*
*** Sardis` has left #taw
<Thedda> These holes in my face are probably not very flattering.
<Katrina`> GM: *someone is standing outside their cell. A shadow in the darkness, with two glowing red eyes*
* Katrina` remains unconscious.
<Somebody> Yo. *keeps stretching*
* Namarie wakes up slightly as he growns... but is still mainly out of it..
*** Skaad has joined #taw
* Skaad steps into the light. The Tsivrixsh seems rather big in the darkness and looks like a typical evil Tsivrixsh of legend.
* Thedda eyes the character.
<Skaad> Did you really think you could assault this weapon?
<Thedda> ...Skaad?
<Somebody> Don't look at me, I'm just a flunkie. *switches to leg stretches*
<Skaad> It's nice to see I'm remembered.
* Skaad shows his teeth.
<Thedda> ...Why would we forget you?
* Thedda slowly floats closer.
<Skaad> Well, seeing as you all tried to kill me then left me for dead, I would assume your memory FAILS you.
* Skaad stands on the other side of the bars, seething with hatred.
<Somebody> Looks like somebody has some anger management issues.
<Thedda> Somebody, shut up.
<Thedda> .. I tried to kill you?
<Somebody> ...Yes, ma'am.
<Skaad> But, as you can see, you've failed in your mission, also. *hits a button on a remote control and a viewscreen activates* We're only 30 minutes from the star of this sytem. Once we're in front of it, we'll decloak and drain all the energy from it until the Alliance gives into our demands.
<Skaad> I figured I'd let you all live long enough to see the collapse of the Alliance.
<Somebody> Aren't you generous.
* Skaad shows his teeth in an unfriendly smile
* Thedda sighs, and shakes her head... "Why are you doing this?"
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* Namarie 's eyes flash open as darkness laces out from his black eyes. he stands slowly, moving towards Skaad "Hey.. Skaad.." holds his ribs
* Skaad eyes Namarie with disgust before turning back to Thedda
* Thedda turns. "Nam, are you okay?"
<Skaad> Because the Aquarius' crew left me to die. Now, it's my chance to return the favor to you.
* Skaad turns and walks off into the darkness.
*** Skaad has left #taw
* Katrina` stirs just as Skaad is leaving, waking back up.
* Namarie growls as he graps ahold of the bars and tries to bend them
<Thedda> ...Fuck....
<Katrina`> GM: *Namarie is zapped with powerful waves of deadly energy. If he keeps holding on, he will die*
<Katrina`> GM: *the viewscreen shows the Alliance fleet floating around, unaware of their fate*
* Namarie flies back into back wall, slidding down into a sitting position.. his head bowed
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<Katrina`> NRP: The Alt team is here to save us!
<Thedda> NRP: YAHHH! lol
* Katrina` sits up, looking woozy, as if she's waking up from a hangover.
<Namarie> NRP: YAY!
* Thedda sighs.... "Look what we've done...."
* Katrina` moans, trying to come into focus.
*** Somebody has joined #taw
* Nobody is out cold, still.
<Katrina`> Wha--Where are we?
<Somebody> ...Screwed.
<Thedda> Trapped in a cell to watch our own fate....
<Katrina`> GM: *something moves ni the darkness outside the cell*
* Thedda zips close to the bars. "Who's there?"
<Katrina`> GM: *a floating green ball approaches the cell. It rams it once, then gets zapped. It floats around, inspecting the bars*
* Somebody snarls at the ball
* Katrina` looks at the floating ball.
<Thedda> The hell is that?
<Katrina`> Hey, it's...it's Cipher.
<Somebody> Hey! It's that spy camera they've been using to keep tabs on us!
<Somebody> ...Ciph...er...?
<Katrina`> GM: *the ball morphs into a giant praying mantis reploid*
*** Cipher has joined #taw
<Somebody> AAAH! *falls backwards*
<Cipher> At your service.
* Namarie folds his wings around him, as he seems to dissapear into the darkness
* Thedda smacks her head against a wall..
<Cipher> Primitive cage technology. *Walks over to the off switch and flips it, depowering the energy to the bars*
* Katrina` stands up
<Katrina`> Thanks, Cipher.
* Cipher eyes Thedda.
* Somebody stands up, rubbing his butt
* Thedda lowers herself to the ground.
<Somebody> How about not scaring me like that next time? Damn.
<Cipher> An outdated reploid. Figures.
<Thedda> .....
* Cipher marches over to the door and opens it.
* Cipher looks up at Somebody with his buggy eyes.
* Katrina` walks over to Namarie, bending down.
<Somebody> ...Hi.
<Katrina`> You okay?
<Cipher> Greetings.
* Somebody picks up Nobody and slings him over his shoulder
* Thedda eyes Cipher.
* Namarie mummers the answer too low to be hurd as well in another language
* Cipher looks at Thedda.
<Cipher> May I help you?
<Thedda> Nope...
* Katrina` bends over and slings Namarie's weight onto her body, standing up, barely, letting him lean against her. She walks them both out of the cage.
* Cipher turns back to Kat.
<Cipher> I have located the Mark III reploids.
* Namarie stumbles as he tries to walk with Kat's help
<Katrina`> Where's Sardis?
* Somebody walks out
* Thedda flies out after Somebody. "Wow, really?"
<Cipher> I do not know.
<Thedda> Where are they?
<Cipher> They are on the 10th Floor.
<Cipher> We must stop them before they are turned on.
<Thedda> Does this involve anymore elevators?
* Cipher eyes Thedda.
<Cipher> Yes.
* Namarie looks at Katrina, wispering to her "thank you.."
* Somebody hits his forehead
<Thedda> I've had one too many bad experiences with elevators. Hense the lack of body.
* Katrina` nods.
* Cipher turns back into a floating ball and floats out of the room.
<Cipher> Follow me.
* Thedda follows Cipher .
* Katrina` helps Namarie walk after Cipher. They enter a large hallway with tons of guards patrolling. They are immediately spotted.
* Somebody shrugs and brings up the rear
* Cipher morphs back into praying mantis mode.
* Namarie sighs as he looks towards the Guards..
* Katrina` leans Namarie against the wall as the Raiders close in with guns.
* Katrina` draws her saber.
* Cipher munches on a wall.
<Katrina`> Raiders: *fire at Somebody with rockets*
* Namarie pulls out his gun as he fires at the Raiders
<Katrina`> Raiders: *also attack Kat with swords. She parries and leaps back*
<Katrina`> Raiders: *fire lasers at Namarie*
<Katrina`> Raiders: *try to catch Thedda with a bug catching net*
<Somebody> ...GAH! *drops Nobody and dives aside, pulling out a fresh rocket launcher*
* Thedda zooms out of the way, just nearly missing it.
* Somebody lets a rocket fly upon landing - badly aimed, it hits the floor among the Raiders
* Katrina` ducks a slash and slashes back, locking blades with a large Raider.
* Thedda rams towards the middle of the pack of raiders.
<Katrina`> Floor: *explodes, sending pieces everywhere*
<Katrina`> Raiders: *tackle Thedda's head*
<Thedda> ACK!
<Katrina`> Raiders: *throw a grenade at Somebody*
* Somebody takes more careful aim and fires again
* Namarie uses what energy he has to move his body from the wall.. he then stumbles to his feet throwing his gun to the ground, he then gets into a fighting position as blood drips from the side of his lips
<Thedda> NRP: *thinks she might be used as a football* :P
* Cipher keeps eating the wall.
<Katrina`> GM: *grenade explodes*
* Thedda tries to get away from the raiders.
<Katrina`> Raiders: *hold on, being pulled around as she flies*
<Thedda> NRP: How couldI pull raiders, but not Namarie?
* Somebody is thrown back, dropping the launcher
<Katrina`> Raiders: *raiders approach Namarie, holding blades*
<Katrina`> NRP: Some are ligther.
* Katrina` is slashed on her arm. She screams in pain and stabs the Raider in the gut.
<Thedda> NRP: okie!
<Namarie> ((Nam is 375 lbs))
* Somebody stands up, growling, and pulls out two fully automatic plasma rifles. He laughs evilly and opens fire on the Raiders.
<Katrina`> Raiders: *slash at Namarie from all sides*
* Thedda zooms in a diagonal fashion quickly to try and get them off of her.
<Katrina`> Raider: *keeps holding on, trying to blind her by covering her eyes with his hands*
*** X1 is now known as X1-Gone
<Thedda> LIL HELP!
<Katrina`> Raiders: *get shot. They retaliate by throwing ten grenades at Somebody*
* Somebody covers Thedda's Raiders with plasma fire
<Katrina`> GM: *Thedda's Raiders die*
* Somebody picks them off in midair this time
<Thedda> Thanks Somebody!
<Somebody> No problem!
<Katrina`> GM: *some blow up in mid air. One makes it through and blows up*
* Katrina` flips over some Raiders, slashing their backs.
* Somebody shields his face with his arms, thrown back again - this time into a wall
<Katrina`> Wall: *tilts, from CIpher eating it, and falls on a bunch of Raiders*
<Somebody> ...Two can play that game... *whips out a grenade launcher and fires some into the fray*
* Katrina` runs by and slashes a Raider bothering Namarie.
* Namarie uses his wings to take the blows, thanking that they are mettal, thow they are now bady damaged and he wincves heavily at the pain.. he then draws his sword as he slashes forwards at the closet raider, then spins around sending the blade towards the necks of the raiders before be flips the blade downwards and stabs a raider in the gut before he brings the sword forwards again to slash at the last few raiders
<Katrina`> RaiderS: *explode as the grenade is hit*
<Katrina`> Raiders: *die that were bothering Namarie. No more Raiders are left*
* Somebody points the launcher upwards and pumps his other fist
* Cipher merely stands there, looking mantisy.
<Katrina`> GM: *the launcher accidently fires and brings the ceiling down on Somebody*
<Somebody> Whoo! *spins the launcher and replaces it*
<Somebody> ...GACK!
<Katrina`> Are you okay, Namarie?
* Katrina` shuts off her saber.
* Somebody lies there, his head and arms uncovered, and taps the floor, embarrassed
* Thedda flies down to Somebody. "Are you okay?!?"
* Cipher eats the ceiling on top of somebody.
<Somebody> Just my pride. *pulls himself out as Cipher aids him*
* Namarie falls to one knee as he would pant if he breathed... he then uses the wall to help himself back up.. "i`ve seen better days.."
<Thedda> Hey, at least you still have your body. *winks*
<Katrina`> Perhaps you should stay behind. I don't want you to get hurt anymore.
* Cipher turns into a ball and floats up through the hole in the ceiling.
* Somebody jumps after Cipher
* Namarie walks up next to Kat "I`ll shall follow my comander, even if it means my death, saving your home is more important.."
* Nobody remains KOed and on the floor, hidden under some rubble so the enemies won't notice him.
<Katrina`> ...Alright. But be careful.
*** Nobody has left #taw
<Somebody> ...Where's rook?
* Corvus` is missing, as well as Sardis.
*** Corvus` has left #taw
* Katrina` grabs the edge of the ceiling and lifts herself up.
* Katrina` readjusts her top, which slipped down in combat. She mutters about it, then lends a hand down to Namarie.
* Thedda flies through the hole just after Kat.
<Namarie> Thanks.. *takes it*
* Katrina` strains to pull Namarie up, but can't do it all the way.
<Katrina`> Could...argh...somebody help me...
* Thedda offers her head.
* Namarie stands up slowly as he looks around.. for a save point to heal them..
* Cipher floats ahead to where an elevator lift is.
<Katrina`> GM: *a pile of medical supplies are on the wall*
<Katrina`> GM: *a laser gun that fits on one's head is next to the supplies*
<Thedda> Ooooh. Lasers!!!
<Thedda> Someone wanna stuff that on my head?
* Namarie takes the med supplies and starts to patch himself up and sees if there is any drugs to heal his wounds or give him energy
* Somebody studies the laser for a moment, interested in it, then puts it on Thedda
<Katrina`> GM: *there is enough to get him at half power*
<Thedda> Wooo!
<Thedda> This is gonna rock.
* Somebody then produces another one, just to see if he can. Satisfied, he replaces it.
* Katrina` steps onto the elevator lift where Cipher waits.
* Somebody steps on after Katrina
* Cipher floats around in ball mode.
* Namarie takes out a serenge and takes the bottles with them.. he follows after the others as he takes out the liquid and injects it into his arm, again and again
* Thedda floats around, excited about the laser!
<Katrina`> GM: *the lift activates and begins to rise up the wall at a rapid speed. It seems all is safe again*
*** Raider_Ninjas has joined #taw
* Raider_Ninjas flip onto the lift. There's 8 of them.
* Namarie takes out a bottle of morpheam and injects that into his system.. "ahhh... thats much better.."
<Katrina`> ...what in the world...?
<Thedda> ... Wait, how do I use this?
* Katrina` activates her saber.
* Somebody whips out two katanas
* Namarie pulls out his sword
<Somebody> Looks like they want some.
* Raider_Ninjas flip into the air and slash Somebody, opening a large gash in his chest.
* Somebody throws up his katanas to parry the slash
* Raider_Ninjas all fade away into dark, then appear above Cipher, slashing him down the middle. He spins around out of control.
<Somebody> es
* Thedda notices a lil thing on the side, she grabs it with her teeth, and as she does, a laser goes flying.
* Raider_Ninjas appears behind Kat, slashing her top to make her mad.
<Katrina`> Heeey!
* Katrina` stumbles forward.
* Namarie tries to send his blade where the Ninjas just dissapeared
* Somebody kneels, clutching his chest
* Somebody drops the katanas
* Raider_Ninjas appear back in the middle.
* Raider_Ninjas spin their swords.
* Raider_Ninjas leap kick and knock Kat off the side of the lift.
* Katrina` grabs the bottom edge of the platform.
* Raider_Ninjas spin slash at Somebody's face.
* Thedda begins firing like mad at the Raiders.
* Namarie goes and helps KAt back up
* Somebody picks up one of the swords and parries
<Katrina`> Thanks, Namarie. *is pulledu p*
* Raider_Ninjas try throwing ninja stars at Somebody.
* Somebody rolls to the side and whips out a number of shuriken, flipping them at the Ninjas
* Raider_Ninjas one is hit and dies. The others block.
* Raider_Ninjas poof.
* Raider_Ninjas appear behind Thedda, slashing at her head.
* Somebody throws the katana at the ninjas
* Namarie looks towards the ninjas as he charges them, slashing at them in an achent art form
* Katrina` slashes at the Ninjas.
* Thedda zooms away from the raider and turns around, and behins firing at it.
<Raider_Ninjas> *four die, making 5 dead*
* Raider_Ninjas poof.
* Raider_Ninjas appear on the edge of the lift, throwing 20 ninja stars at them all.
* Katrina` holds up her saber to block the ninja stars, one hitting her in the arm.
* Somebody performs a rather impressive acrobatic display - and is hit three times anyway
* Katrina` refuses to cry out and grips it, yanking it out.
* Raider_Ninjas pose.
* Thedda flies towards the raiders and shoots them like mad.
* Namarie uses his sword to block the stars, but two cut him along the sheek bone.. he then charges the other ninjas as he sends his blade whaleing at the ninja's arm
* Raider_Ninjas throw Ninja stars into Thedda's head, letting them stick in her head*
<Raider_Ninjas> GM: *another Ninja dies*
* Somebody mutters and yanks the stars out, then throws them back
* Raider_Ninjas poofs.
<Thedda> AAARRGHH! *slowly begins to lower to the ground*
* Raider_Ninjas appear behind Somebody, grabbing him in a headlock with a sword to his throat.
<Raider_Ninjas> Back off. *they threaten to everyone else*
<Somebody> ...Eep...
* Cipher rams into them from behind, still in ball mode.
* Raider_Ninjas stumble.
<Raider_Ninjas> GM: *the lift comes to a stop*
* Raider_Ninjas retreat!
*** Raider_Ninjas has left #taw
* Somebody takes the opportunity to swing around with a suddenly produced sword - and slashes air
<Namarie> ... Good job Cipher..
* Thedda slowly lowers herself to the ground.. "ow..."
* Cipher pulls the stars out of Thedda's head.
<Somebody> Thanks for the save.
* Cipher after turning back into mantis mode.
<Thedda> ..Thanks.
* Namarie walks over to Kat, looking her over
* Cipher walks off the lift and down a hallway.
* Katrina` seems to be fine.
<Namarie> here... *takes off his top and hands it to her*
<Katrina`> Thanks. *wraps it around her, uh, cut top from earlier. She still seems embarrassed*
* Somebody sucks the blood from a spot on his right wrist where a star nailed him
* Thedda floats up slowly and begins to follow Cipher.
* Katrina` follows the two
* Somebody sighs
<Somebody> Here we go again. *walks after Katrina*
* Namarie smiles slightly as he looks around, following the others behind Somebody, blood flowing down his chin and onto his chest
<Somebody> You going to be ok, big guy?
<Katrina`> GM: *a strange metal dectector blocks their advancement*
<Katrina`> ...is it save to walk through it?
* Somebody looks at his left arm, then at the metal detector
* Cipher marches through, glowing briefly, before reaching the other side. He continues on.
<Namarie> I should be. *whipes away the dark colored blood.
* Thedda eyes the metal detector, and flies through.
<Somebody> ...Last time I saw that kind of glow, we fought our doubles a few minutes later.
* Katrina` bravely steps through
* Somebody shrugs and walks through after Katrina
* Namarie marches onward
<Katrina`> GM: *everything goes white for everyone but Namarie. Thedda suddenly finds herself in Cipher's body, Cipher in Thedda's head, Somebody in Kat's body, and Kat in Somebody's body*
* Cipher floats, then crashes.
<Thedda> ..... *blinks*
<Somebody> ...Eep! *crosses an arm over her chest* What the hell!?
* Katrina` stumbles over her new legs, trips, and falls face first...
* Katrina` looks at "his" new big hands.
* Namarie graps the back of Katrina's shirt
* Thedda looks down at 'his' new body.. "ooooookkkayyyyy...."
<Namarie> you ok Somebody?
* Namarie looks at Katrina in Somebody's body
* Katrina` looks blankly at Namarie
<Somebody> ...Well, other than the obvious, yeah, I guess.
* Katrina` looks at herself.
<Katrina`> ...I-It's me!
* Katrina` stands up, feeling on her old body
* Somebody looks at himself
* Namarie looks confused
<Somebody> ...Weird. HEY! *swats himself away*
* Thedda isn't exactly sure what to do.
* Katrina` looks down at Somebody's butt
<Katrina`> This--This can't be!
<Namarie> ....?
<Thedda> ... Well this I guess is better....
<Somebody> *shrugs* If we walk back through, it might swap us back.
* Cipher floats around, inspecting his old body.
* Katrina` suddenly pauses, then looks down at "his" groin area.
<Thedda> how do you use this thing Cipher?
<Katrina`> I feel...weird.
<Cipher> ...it would be beyond your comprehension.
<Somebody> I told you you were hot.
<Thedda> ......
* Katrina` tries not to look at her new body, instead focusing at the wall.
<Katrina`> How do we change back?
<Thedda> Yeah, I want my head back!
* Namarie wonders a bit ahead to see whats ahead
<Katrina`> GM: *a locked door*
* Somebody points back
<Somebody> Maybe if we walk back through?
* Katrina` steps through the metal detector, glowing a bit.
<Thedda> I agree to that.
* Thedda walks through it again.. stumbling a bit.
* Cipher flies through
* Somebody walks through last
<Katrina`> GM: *everyone feels dizzy. Somebody finds himself in Cipher's body, Cipher finds himself in Somebody's body, Thedda finds herself in Kat's body, and Kat finds herself in Thedda's head*
<Katrina`> Eee! *crashes onto the floor*
* Namarie tries to opens the door
<Katrina`> GM: *it remains...locked!*
* Thedda looks down at her new body. "Hey! I have a body..!"
<Katrina`> I feel...disoriented...
<Somebody> ...Let's try this again... Cipher, come with me.
* Somebody walks through again
<Thedda> ... use your mind to fly. :)
* Namarie tires to pry it open
* Cipher stumbles through
<Somebody> Thedda, Kat, stay back.
<Katrina`> GM: *it slowly gives*
<Thedda> .oO(Damn, she has a nice body.)
<Katrina`> GM: *they glow and are back in their respected bodies*
* Katrina` slowly lifts off the ground, floating around her old body.
* Namarie keeps pull
<Namarie> *pilling
<Katrina`> GM: *ti gives a bit more*
<Thedda> NRP: Namarie's a DRUGGIE!
* Somebody sighs with relief and pulls out a rocket launcher
<Somebody> That feels good... ok, you two care to join us?
* Cipher walks over to Namarie in his mantis body.
* Namarie still pulls
* Katrina` floats through the device.
* Thedda eyes her body for a second before walking through the detector once more.
<Katrina`> GM: *Thedda and Kat switch back to their rightful places*
<Katrina`> Oh, thank God..*touches her face*
<Katrina`> GM: *the door pops open. Inside is a large hanger*
* Somebody replaces the rocket launcher
* Thedda floats around as she never left it.
<Thedda> (her head, that is)
* Namarie walks into the hanger
* Katrina` walks up to the door and looks in
* Thedda flies towards the door, and peers in.
<Katrina`> GM: *inside are dozens of reploids, all powered down*
* Somebody looks in
* Cipher walks in
<Cipher> The Mark III's.
<Katrina`> Wow
<Namarie> Mark III's
* Katrina` steps in, marveling at the reploids.
<Somebody> ...That's not good...
<Katrina`> GM: *A figure in a white lab coat is standing there, marking things off. It's an Infinity Inc. lab coat*
<Katrina`> GM: *the figure turns to look at them. He's a reploid, also. He looks a little like Mega Man X*
<Thedda> Oh my... *gazes in, drooling almost*
<Namarie> ...?
<Katrina`> Figure: Who...are you?
* Cipher eyes the Mark III's, looking disgusted.
<Thedda> A fellow reploid... Does that count?
<Katrina`> Figure: You've come to admire the Mark III Reploids, too?
<Namarie> Yes...
<Katrina`> Figure: Magnificent, aren't they?
<Katrina`> Wow...
* Katrina` looks at a few up close.
<Thedda> Look at them.. they are beautiful.
<Cipher> They are disgraceful. Mark II's are the superior reploid.
* Thedda flies up and looks at them, in awe.
* Somebody just stands in the doorway, examining from a distance
<Katrina`> Figure: A Mark II....? You're Cipher. *turns to look at the floating head* You know, we probably could find a body here for you.
<Thedda> ...Really??
* Namarie walks over to the Figure "who are you?"
<Katrina`> Figure: Me? I am Giga Man X
*** Giga_Man_X has joined #taw
<Namarie> Nice.. Can you fix me up..?
<Giga_Man_X> I suppose I can. *waves them over to a table*
<Somebody> .oO{Nice name.} *sneers*
* Namarie moves over to the table
* Thedda zooms over to the table.
<Cipher> GM: *on the table are Gavin's plans for the Mark III's*
* Katrina` stands near Cipher and Somebody.
<Katrina`> Something doesn't feel right.
* Thedda eyes the plans.
<Katrina`> GM: *it seems the Mark III's are Gavin's personal army*
* Somebody shakes his head
<Giga_Man_X> Now...let me see what I got.
* Giga_Man_X grabs some supplies, eyeing them. He glances Namarie over, then prepares an injection.
* Cipher pokes on one of the Mark III's
* Thedda makes her way around the Mark III's, amazed by them...
* Giga_Man_X injects the needle into Namarie's arm and pumps the liquid into him.
<Giga_Man_X> There.
* Namarie looks at his arm "what was it?"
<Giga_Man_X> Some curative properties.
<Giga_Man_X> GM: *Namarie's HP is restored!*
<Namarie> Thank you Giga
<Giga_Man_X> No problem.
* Giga_Man_X turns to Thedda
<Giga_Man_X> Now, to help you out.
<Thedda> How long did it take for them to build these
<Thedda> ?
* Thedda circles one Mark III numerous times.
<Giga_Man_X> These? Almost ten years. It took Gavin's money to help pay for the supplies.
* Cipher opens up one and looks inside it.
<Katrina`> ...so, Gavin's going to use them?
<Giga_Man_X> Yes. The first batch is his. The rest I get to keep. *sounds proud*
<Thedda> Wow, lucky you!!
<Thedda> How much do these baby's cost to build?
<Giga_Man_X> 100,000 per unit.
<Thedda> I wish I was that valuable.
* Somebody yawns
<Giga_Man_X> *there intercomm buzzes and Skaad's voice is heard* Skaad: Giga Man X. There is a possibility the intruders are on their way to destroy your Mark III's. Get them activated.
<Giga_Man_X> ...intruders? *looks at the team* Are you in the intruders?
<Katrina`> (no in)
* Namarie moves around and smiles. he walks over to Kat and hugs her, picking her up and swings her around "thank you again Kat"
<Katrina`> Eep! No problem!
<Thedda> If we were intruders don't you think we would have destroyed them by now?
<Giga_Man_X> I suppose that is true.
<Thedda> Plus, look at me! I really do need a new body@
<Giga_Man_X> Well, I need to get busy. I'll make you your body later.
<Giga_Man_X> You should go before I activate the Mark III's.
* Giga_Man_X walks over to a computer and begins to type on it.
<Somebody> Yeah, that might be a bad idea.
* Thedda turns and gives a look to the group... saying 'lets go!'
* Namarie places Kat down on his shoulder, wispering "whats the plan?"
* Katrina` steps out of the hanger and stands near the elevator. Cipher crowds up.
* Somebody follows Katrina
<Cipher> We must not let them be activated.
* Namarie follows
<Katrina`> ...I agree. If Gavin uses the Mark III's, there could be big trouble for the Alliance. But how can we stop so many?
<Somebody> We could shoot GMX before he can activate them.
<Katrina`> ...but he seems so nice.
* Thedda flies out after taking one last look at the mark III's.
* Somebody pulls out a gun
<Somebody> Tranqs.
<Katrina`> Alright.
* Giga_Man_X hums, hitting a few more keys.
* Somebody calmly walks back in and fires the gun at GMX
<Giga_Man_X> ...? *spins around and is hit*
* Giga_Man_X looks at Somebody, a look of betrayal.
<Giga_Man_X> Why...?
<Somebody> My apologies for this...
* Giga_Man_X staggers back and hits the activate key before slumping to the ground.
<Katrina`> ...!
* Thedda looks in and is almost hurt by the fact he had to target him..
* Somebody mutters
<Somebody> Crap.
* Thedda sighs.
<Giga_Man_X> GM: *the Mark III's begin to twitch and come to life.*
* Namarie sighs
<Katrina`> Quick, shoot the controls!
<Thedda> Looks like it's Mark III killin time.
* Namarie pulls out a gun and fires at the controls
<Giga_Man_X> GM: *the controls explode. The Mark III's stop activating*
* Thedda flies in and begins zapping at the controls.
* Katrina` looks back at the next elevator.
<Katrina`> Lets go before something el---*suddenly, one of the Mark III's that were further along than the rest, sits up*
*** Giga_Man_X is now known as Mk_3_Reploid
<Somebody> -se happens? Rigt.
* Mk_3_Reploid steps off his capsule, clanking to the ground with a loud thud.
<Thedda> Yep, knew that was gonna happen.
* Cipher eyes the Mark III, hissing.
* Mk_3_Reploid straightens up and looks at GMX, then at the others.
<Mk_3_Reploid> Eliminate intruders.
* Mk_3_Reploid vanishes and reappears inches from Cipher. He punches him straight through the wall with one hit.
<Katrina`> !
<Namarie> Crap..
* Katrina` blinks at the speed of the reploid.
* Mk_3_Reploid straightens up, glancing at the others.
<Somebody> That's not good. *backs away*
<Katrina`> ...*looks at the elevator* We should run
* Katrina` runs towards it
<Mk_3_Reploid> ...
* Somebody runs after Katrina
<Thedda> Damn... That moves better then DS...
* Mk_3_Reploid aims it's hand at the group, it switching to a blaster. It begins to charge up.
* Katrina` slaps the open button and moves into the elevator. She glances at the buttons. 20-10
* Namarie charges towards the left then towards the mk3
* Thedda flies up to the top of the room, and begins firing at the Mark III.
<Mk_3_Reploid> ...
* Mk_3_Reploid turns to aim at Namarie, attempting to lock on.
* Katrina` looks at the others, then at Somebody.
<Katrina`> What are they doing...?
* Namarie runns around the Mk3 then dives into the elevator
<Mk_3_Reploid> ....
* Mk_3_Reploid re-aims at the elevator.
* Thedda flies down and makes it into the elevator.
* Katrina` hits Floor 10 button.
<Katrina`> GM: *the doors begin to close*
* Mk_3_Reploid fires.
<Somebody> Got me... *jumps into the elevator*
<Somebody> NRP: That's why you pay attention... *mutters*
<Katrina`> GM: *the blast flies at the group, making it in just as the door closes. It slams into the back and the splash damage hits Kat and Thedda*
* Mk_3_Reploid eyes the closed doors, then begins to walk forward when Cipher tackles him.
* Somebody lies on the floor
<Katrina`> Aaah!
* Katrina` grabs her shoulder as the elevator moves upward.
<Somebody> Good thing his aim blows... everyone ok?
* Thedda is smacked to the back of the elevator... ".... remind me not to go onto another mission until I have a body...."
<Katrina`> We're almost to the top floor...
* Katrina` grimaces, looking at her burnt shoulder.
<Namarie> You two ok?
<Katrina`> GM: *the doors ding open. Below them a terrible metal crash is heard, like something slammed into the shaft*
* Thedda gulps... "Yeah... I'll be fine...."
* Katrina` glances downward.
* Katrina` steps off the elevator.
* Namarie follows
<Katrina`> GM: *the metal sounds approach the floor of the elevator*
* Somebody steps off
<Somebody> ...That could be bad. *readies a rifle*
* Mk_3_Reploid slams through the elevator floor. Cipher's body goes flying into the ceiling.
* Thedda flies out and turns around. "He won't let down easily..."
* Mk_3_Reploid pulls himself all the way up, eyeing the group. He aims his blaster, it charging.
* Somebody fires the charge he had ready at the Reploid
* Mk_3_Reploid is knocked back a step.
* Somebody grits his teeth
* Katrina` glances down the long hallway, then breaks into a run.
* Somebody begins backing away, taking pop shots
* Namarie runs after Kat
* Mk_3_Reploid stepso ver Cipher's body.
* Mk_3_Reploid sends the blast flying at Katrina.
* Thedda pulls a Kat and bolts towards the end of the hall.
* Somebody throws himself in the way of the blast. "Oh, no you don't!"
<Katrina`> GM: *the blast slams into Somebody, engulfing him in deadly plasma burns and energy*
<Katrina`> SOMEBODY!
<Thedda> SOMEBODY!!!
<Namarie> Fuck!
<Katrina`> GM: *his charred body drops*
<Mk_3_Reploid> ...
* Mk_3_Reploid looks at the intended target, then at Somebody.
* Somebody coughs weakly
* Mk_3_Reploid begins to walk forward, charging his blaster again.
* Thedda flies down to Somebody... "Dear god...."
* Mk_3_Reploid begins to pass Somebody.
* Katrina` stands there, wanting to run back and help, but seeing the Mark III covering him.
* Namarie grrowls as he moves forward
<Thedda> NRP: CRAP... I gotta go. :( Unexpected visit to the hospital.
* Somebody holds up his left arm. His hand slides aside to reveal a buster built into his arm. Gritting his teeth, he begins gathering energy into it.
* Mk_3_Reploid aims at Thedda, the floating head, and fires.
<Katrina`> THEDDA!
<Namarie> Thedda!!
<Katrina`> GM: *Thedda's head drops to the ground, smoke rising*
* Thedda attempts to move out of the way of the shot, but doesn't make it completely and is hit by ｽ the blast.
*** Thedda has quit IRC (Quit: ... hospital.)
* Katrina` goes to run back and help them, despite the fact it's suicidal.
<Somebody> ...Bastard...
* Mk_3_Reploid pauses, looking at the remaining two intruders. It charges again.
* Somebody fires his blast at the Reploid. The recoil sends him skidding across the floor, but his blast is on target.
<Namarie> Come on Kat.. We need to stop this ting..
* Mk_3_Reploid is knocked off it's feet and slams into a wall.
*** Nobody has joined #taw
<Nobody> BANZAI!
* Nobody leaps out of the elevator shaft and fires into the Mark III
<Somebody> R... rook...?
* Mk_3_Reploid is hit again, sent sliding down the hallway.
* Nobody lands on the ground, trips, and falls face first.
* Namarie runs down the hallway
* Katrina` runs after Namarie, saber activated.
* Mk_3_Reploid goes to stand again.
* Cipher rams the Mark III in ball form.
* Namarie pulls out his sword as he sees?
* Mk_3_Reploid staggers forward.
* Mk_3_Reploid turns to look at Namarie
* Mk_3_Reploid raises it's blaster.
* Somebody forces himself to his feet and fires his buster at the Reploid, using the wall to steady himself
<Mk_3_Reploid> Eliminat...e....intrud...ers..
* Mk_3_Reploid is hit again, his aim off target.
<Somebody> Just... die, already!
* Mk_3_Reploid sparks.
<Katrina`> Ready, Namarie!
* Katrina` leaps at the Reploid, slashing.
<Namarie> Ready! *Slashes at the reploid*
* Mk_3_Reploid spins catching Katrina in mid-air by the throat.
* Mk_3_Reploid is slashed in half by Namarie.
* Mk_3_Reploid explodes
*** Mk_3_Reploid has left #taw
* Katrina` drops to the ground.
<Somebody> ...Fucker... *coughs*
* Nobody limps over to Somebody.
* Namarie moves over to Kat and offers a hand
<Nobody> You okay?
* Katrina` uses it to stand back up.
<Katrina`> Thank God that's over.
<Somebody> I've been better. *moves his hand back into place*
<Katrina`> GM: *suddenly, a sound from the elevator...*
* Namarie looks to the elevator
*** Three_Mk_3_Reploids has joined #taw
* Three_Mk_3_Reploids stand there.
<Katrina`> ....
<Namarie> ...
* Cipher hisses.
<Nobody> No waaay.
<Somebody> ...Not... good.
* Three_Mk_3_Reploids aim their blasters, all of them charging.
* Namarie throws his hands outwards as a ball of nova energies flies at the Mk3's
* Somebody starts gathering energy into his buster again, sliding his hand into position
* Three_Mk_3_Reploids are hit and slide back, off balance.
*** Sardis` has joined #taw
* Sardis` rips through the ceiling, slashing their arm cannons off with his axe.
<Sardis`> RAAAGH!
<Katrina`> ...Sardis!
<Somebody> This thing's supposed to be my dramatic finisher, dammit... *fires the charged blast at the now-gunless Reploids*
<Sardis`> GM: *Corvus lands behnid him, throwing explosives on them*
<Three_Mk_3_Reploids> GM: *are hit by the blast, which activates the explosions. A huge explosions rips the elevator apart and knocks everyone back
*** Three_Mk_3_Reploids is now known as Corvus`
* Namarie falls onto the floor
* Katrina` is sent flying back.
* Sardis` stands there as the firey waves move past him, his axe gleeming.
* Somebody is sent flying away as well, crashing near Katrina
* Corvus` is sent flying forward.
* Nobody slams into the wall, face first style.
<Sardis`> ...Skaad took Corvus and I to another location. We managed to escape. *he says obviously*
<Katrina`> GM: *soon everything calms down again, smoke filling the hallway*
* Katrina` sits up, adjusting her top once again.
<Somebody> ...Might a suggest we keep moving? *motions with his buster, and coughs*
<Katrina`> Not a moment too late, you two.
* Sardis` helps Kat up.
* Cipher floats aehad.
* Namarie gets up and picks up Thedda's head placeing it somewhere safe
* Corvus` stands up, adjusting his uniform
<Nobody> Ow...
* Cipher reaches the end of the hallway and reaches another elevator, this one guarded by several ID machines
* Katrina` joins Cipher at the end of the hallway.
* Sardis` puts up his axe.
* Namarie joins the other two
* Somebody limps behind everyone else
* Corvus` examines the ID machines.
* Nobody follows along behind Somebody.
<Corvus`> This is pretty high-tech. I don't know if we can fool it.
<Sardis`> ...should I axe it?
<Nobody> Is that how you approach all your solutions?
<Somebody> ...If he doesn't, I'll blast it. I'm ready to get this over with.
* Sardis` draws his axe and slams it into the ID machines. The doors promptly open.
<Nobody> ....
* Nobody steps in.
* Namarie looks in to the open passage or elevator
* Katrina` steps on.
* Somebody steps in
* Sardis` walks on.
* Namarie steps in
* Cipher floats in
* Corvus` slides in and hits the Floor 2 button.
<Corvus`> GM: *there is no Floor 1*
<Katrina`> GM: *the elevator slowly rises upward*
<Katrina`> GM: *suddenly, a sword slams through the side of the elevator...a NINJA sword.*
<Katrina`> ...not again.
<Namarie> ...
* Namarie pulls out his sword
<Katrina`> GM: *the three Raider Ninjas are heard on the roof, cutting vital pieces of the elevator away*
<Sardis`> ...
* Namarie goes to cut a hole in the roof of the elevator
* Sardis` looks up and throws his axe out the hole, decapitating a ninja. His axe flies back down to his hand.
<Corvus`> ...
<Corvus`> Greeaaat, Ninjas?
* Nobody fires away out the hole.
* Namarie fires out the hole with his guun
<Katrina`> GM: *two dead Ninjas fall through the hole*
<Katrina`> GM: *The elevator stops on floor 2 and the doors open. It's a large computer/control room. A secondary controlr oom*
* Katrina` steps out, looking around.
* Namarie wonders out and looks for the next elevator
<Katrina`> GM: *as Nobody steps out, a shot flies out and slams him against the back of the elevator*
<Katrina`> Skaad's Voice: Well, you escaped I see.
*** Nobody is now known as Skaad
* Somebody starts to limp out - but instead hides
* Skaad steps out of the darkness, his red eyes glowing.
* Sardis` glares at Skaad.
<Katrina`> Skaad!?
<Skaad> You are too late. *points at the viewscreen* Watch!
<Namarie> well then... Good to see you again.. *he moves towards Skaad*
<Katrina`> GM: *on the viewscreen, The Ball decloaks in front of the star and begins to draw energy. The startled Alliance fleet immediately moves in to attack. The Aquarius is among those fighting*
<Skaad> In just 1 hour that star will be a lifeless and this star system along with it.
<Katrina`> ---But...why are you doing this, Skaad?
<Somebody> .oO{Great, a time limit...}
* Cipher hisses.
* Sardis` holds up his axe.
<Sardis`> I'll deal with Sardis. You all move on.
<Katrina`> NRP: Skaad.
* Skaad draws his axe, snarling at Sardis. The two Tsivrixsh lock axes, struggling against one another.
* Somebody limps out, buster still at the ready
<Katrina`> GM: *on the other side of the room is an elevator*
* Skaad reaches out and cuts Sardis with a knife, poisoning him.
<Sardis`> !
* Namarie nods to Sardis as he moves towards the elevator
<Namarie> ...
<Katrina`> ...Sardis...Skaad...
* Katrina` stands there, torn about what to do.
<Somebody> Katrina, go.
<Katrina`> ...okay.
* Katrina` steps into the elevator.
* Namarie steps onto the elevator
* Sardis` roars, pressing the advantage and slashing Skaad.
<Somebody> If we die here, I can't buy you a beer when we get back... *steps on*
* Cipher floats on the elevator.
* Corvus` gets on.
* Skaad bleeds, but punches Sardis back.
<Katrina`> GM: *the elevator rises. The sight of the two Tsivrixshs fighting soon vanishes below them*
*** Sardis` has quit IRC (Quit: I am the GM and you are the member. Lets not go beyond that, shall we? Anymore than that and it shall complicate things.)
*** Skaad has left #taw
<Katrina`> GM: *the elevator opens up on a fully activated control room/bridge. Standing there is Gavin*
* Namarie steps out and looks at Gavin
*** Gavin has joined #taw
* Gavin turns to look at them, his alien black eyes narrowing.
* Cipher floats out.
<Katrina`> ...Gavin.
* Namarie 's black eyes narrow as well
<Gavin> I'll admit surprise at you making it this far.
<Somebody> Hi. *waves with his buster arm*
<Gavin> If you surrender now, I will allow you to live.
<Katrina`> Never!
* Katrina` activates her saber.
* Namarie draws his sword as he charges Gaven, slashing horasontaly
* Somebody starts charging his buster
* Gavin parries Namarie easily, slamming an elbow into his back and allowing him to stumble by.
<Somebody> ...Is he always that brash?
<Gavin> ...I guess this means we fight.
<Katrina`> Boss Fight #9: Gavin
* Gavin draws the Emerald Sword, still broken.
* Gavin teleports behind Corvus, slamming the broken sword through his gut. Corvus collapses to his knees, then falls face first, barely alive.
*** Corvus` has left #taw
* Gavin teleports and appears to Kat's side, stabbing her through the gut. She collapses next.
<Katrina`> Ungh...
* Katrina` holds her stomach, then falls on her side.
* Gavin flips backwards next to his Command Chair.
<Somebody> ...KAT!
* Somebody lets the blast fly at Gavin
* Gavin slashes the blast in half, both halves hitting the control panel behind him. It explodes.
* Namarie rushes Gavin as he sends the blade flying towards his gut
* Gavin turns, slashed along the side. He punches Namarie in the face.
<Katrina`> GM: *the Ball fights off the Alliance's fleet's attacks*
* Gavin teleports and appears upside down on the ceiling
* Gavin slashes the sword and a green ball of energy slams into the ground, blowing up. Fires begin to spread.
* Katrina` holds her stomach, shivering.
<Gavin> Heh heh heh, you are nothing compared to me!
* Somebody fires uncharged blasts at Gavin while leaning down to tend to Katrina with the other
<Somebody> You going to be ok?
<Katrina`> C-C-Cold...
* Gavin bounces along the ceiling, dodging.
* Namarie sends a ball of nova energies at Gavin's back
* Cipher fires a blast at Gavin.
* Somebody wraps his arm around Kat's shoulders
* Gavin is hit by both blasts as they collide itno him at the same time.
<Gavin> ARGH
<Somebody> You're going to be fine. Just hang in there.
* Gavin teleports near the fire.
<Gavin> GM: *another console explodes*
* Somebody fires a charged blast at Gavin's new position, nearly knocking his arm off from the recoil
* Gavin holds out his free hand the blast slams into it, throwing him off balance and he vanishes in the fires.
* Gavin doesn't emerge.
* Namarie jumps towards Gavin's swinging his sword downwards to slash off Gavin's sword hand
<Gavin> GM: *Namarie just leaps into the fire*
<Somebody> GET HIM! *resumes charging*
* Cipher turns into mantis form, healing Katrina.
* Gavin appears behind Cipher as the others focus on the fire
<Gavin> Worthless reploid.
* Gavin stabs it with the emerald sword.
* Namarie winces as the heat quickly gets to him as he gets out of the fire
* Cipher begins to spark.
* Somebody points at Gavin, now at point blank range, and lets the charged blast fly
<Gavin> ! *is hit and vanishes the blast. The blast continues and slams into the wall, knocking it down*
* Namarie looks towards the others as sweat beeds from his like crazy
<Somebody> Give. It! UP!
<Gavin> GM: *a blast flies out, stronger than the Mark III's, and slams into Somebody*
<Gavin> You are nothing.
* Gavin emerges from the wall.
<Katrina`> GM: *another console explodes*
* Somebody yells out as the blast hits him. He slams into the wall behind Katrina and slumps to the floor.
* Namarie rushes behind Gavin and tries to get him into a lock that he couldn`t get out of
* Katrina` rises to her feet, trembling from the pain. She activates her saber.
* Gavin struggles with Namarie, snickering.
<Gavin> So, you have me at a standstill. But you cannot damage me in this headlock.
<Namarie> Run him through!
<Katrina`> ...I'll hit you, too!
<Namarie> just do it!
<Katrina`> ....
* Somebody looks up, barely conscious
<Somebody> ...Do...do it...
* Katrina` shakes, looks at the saber. Tears fill her eyes. She closes them and runs forward, the saber held out. She slams it through Gavin.
* Namarie strugles to hold him still
<Gavin> N-NO! AACK
* Gavin looks down at the saber in his gut, his eyes widening and his body trembles.
* Namarie gasps as the saber rams throgh his body.. he winces in pain as he keeps his hold on Gavin
<Katrina`> ...Namarie...
* Katrina` stands there, tears flowing freely down her face as she holds the saber in Gavin.
<Somebody> Checkmate...
<Gavin> GM: *the emerald sword drops from Gavin's hand and clatters on the floor*
<Gavin> I...i...will not...fall...so eas--ily..
<Namarie> Good....job....Katrina...
* Gavin 's mouth is covered in blood.
* Namarie sends all his energies into his hands and sends out one more blast of nova energies into Gavin's head
* Gavin is sent forward, sliding along the saber as the blast hits his head.
* Katrina` shakes, trembling, then yanks the sword out and twists. Gavin winces, then falls to his knees. More consoles explode in the background.
* Somebody forces himself up, holding his buster arm's shoulder painfully
* Gavin falls face first.
* Namarie winces as he falls to the ground..
* Katrina` runs over to Namarie, catching him before he can fall.
<Katrina`> Namarie! *seems to by hysterical*
<Somebody> ...I should've stayed in bed... *coughs*
<Katrina`> The Ball: *still seems to be running and draining energy from the star. However, the shields have dropped and Alliance ships are now boarding it*
<Namarie> You....did...it... *smiles slightly as blood trickles from his lips as he passes out*
<Katrina`> Namarie, hang...hang on. NAMARIEEEEEEEE
* Somebody limps over to a working console and tries to hack into the systems of The Ball
* Gavin breathes his last.
<Gavin> GM: *it explodes on Somebody*
* Katrina` lowers her head, tears falling on Namarie.
* Somebody shields his face
<Somebody> ...Cripes...
<Katrina`> GM: *Corvus is still KOed*
<Namarie> *thedda's head falls from his wings*
* Cipher walks ove to Namarie, looking down. He picks up the head.
*** Skaad has joined #taw
* Skaad explodes out of the burning floor, grappling with Sardis.
* Somebody taps his miraculously still intact communicator. "Ensign Somebody, calling the Aquarius..."
*** Gavin is now known as Sardis
<Somebody> ...AAAH!
<Sardis> There is no honor in this, SKAAD!
* Sardis struggles with him, both their hands around each other's throats.
* Skaad spies Gavin dead.
<Skaad> ...curse you!
<Somebody> Too little, too late, Tsiv-boy...
<Skaad> You may have won this battle, *knees Sardis in the groin and backflips next to the Emerald Sword, grabbing it* But we will meet again.
* Skaad runs through the flames and vanishes.
*** Skaad has left #taw
<Somebody> ...The sword...!
* Sardis pants, holding his bloody arm.
<Sardis> ...fool...
<Somebody> ...Nuts.
<Katrina`> ..oh, Namarie...
<Katrina`> What have I done...
<Somebody> <Ensign 3> This is the Aquarius. Somebody, what's going on over there?
* Cipher examines Namarie's vital signs.
<Somebody> Gavin's been taken out... as far as we know, it's a straight shot to the bridge for anyone that wants to give us a hand...
* Sardis pulls up Nobody's KOed body
<Sardis> I found this.
* Sardis dumps it next to Corvus' body
* Katrina` doesn't seem to notice that the bridge is burning and that in 30 mins, the star will be dead since the Ball is still activate.
<Somebody> <Ensign 3> A team is already on their way. See you when you get home, boys.
* Somebody clicks off his comm and searches for an active terminal
<Katrina`> GM: *the fire continues to spread across the bridge*
* Somebody produces a fire extinguisher and hands it to Nobody
* Namarie lays in Kat's arms
<Somebody> Make yourself useful, rook.
*** Nobody has joined #taw
* Nobody is KOed
* Somebody continues the search for a usable terminal
<Katrina`> GM: *most of the terminals are offline or burning*
<Somebody> ...Nuts. *starts spraying it himself, then, while searching*
* Sardis battles the flames.
* Sardis with his AXE
<Somebody> ...That's not working, you know.
<Katrina`> GM: *the flames begin to die!*
*** Kimera has quit IRC (Read error: Connection reset by peer)
*** Kimera has joined #taw
* Somebody facepalms
* Cipher sprays water on the flames
<Somebody> ...I'm going to search the secondary bridge for a computer...
* Somebody sets the extinguisher down and walks for the elevator
<Katrina`> ...*runs a hand along Namarie's face, as if he might awaken*
* Somebody falls through the hole in the floor created by the two Tsiv
<Katrina`> GM: *the secondary bridge is pretty banged up from the Tsivrixsh rumble earlier. But more consoles down here are activated*
<Somebody> AAAaaah... *crash*
<Katrina`> GM: *Scrapper and some Ensigns arrive on the secondary bridge*
* Somebody forces himself up
<Somebody> ...Hi, boss.
<Katrina`> Scrapper: What is the situation?
* Cipher looks at Kat.
<Cipher> He will not make it.
<Katrina`> ...
* Katrina` doesn't even acknowledge that, holding Namarie's hand.
<Somebody> Gavin's toast, and The Ball's still active. I hope you brought some medics, we have a badly injured teammate upstairs.
<Katrina`> Scrapper: Medics...crap, I knew I forgot something.
<Somebody> And I'm about to try to hack into this thing's systems. Anybody that wants to help, come on. *starts work*
* Katrina` clears her throat and begins to sing a soft song to Namarie. Her very own song, a mix of hiso wn.
<Katrina`> Scrapper: *walks around, issuing orders*
* Sardis puts out the flames.
<Namarie> *throw Katrina's song, a many voices are heard in her head, joining in her sing, wishing her keep this song in her heart. As well reviling what his codename ment... 'Fare well'*
<Namarie> *through
<Katrina`> ...fare well...
<Somebody> ...Yes!
* Somebody pumps his fist in the air
<Somebody> Let's get back to the Aquarius! I've got it!
* Katrina` watches Namarie's hand slip from her own. She closes her eyes, promisnig to keep his song with her forever.....
<Katrina`> GM: *pause*
<Katrina`> Time Chart: 10 minutes later...
<Katrina`> Location: Aquarius' Bridge
*** Nobody has left #taw
*** Firebird is now known as Cardinal
* Katrina` stands on the bridge, looking mournful. Blood stains her enemy uniform and she looks like she just lost the world.
* Cipher chews on the captain's chair.
* Sardis stands at the weapon station.
<Cardinal> So, what'd you find, Somebody? You're being awful quiet about it.
<Katrina`> Skippy: 20 mins remain.
* Somebody paces back and forth, looking up when acknowledged by Cardinal
<Somebody> Well, sir, it's a simple enough solution.
* Katrina` looks at her hands, then drops them, gloomy.
<Somebody> I found that an intense backwave of energy should overload the part of the ball that's drawing the energy from the sun.
<Katrina`> ...Namarie suggested something like that....*she says numbly*
<Cardinal> ...Go on.
<Somebody> I suggest nailing it with a fuckton of nova impactors.
* Sardis nods
<Sardis> I agree.
<Cardinal> ...Ensign 6, ready the weapons.
<Somebody> Wait, wait, not so fast, sir.
<Cardinal> Hmm?
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *looks up from the controls*
<Somebody> Because of the energy involved, I doubt any that attack it will be able to escape.
* Cipher pauses in mid-eating.
<Katrina`> ...
<Cardinal> ...Well, dammit... it's never easy, is it?
<Cardinal> ...Any suggestions?
<Katrina`> ...
* Katrina` turns her head away from Cardinal, saying nothing.
* Cardinal doesn't notice Kat, her attention on the Ball
<Cardinal> We could always get McBride to do it.
<Katrina`> GM: *The Ball, still beign attacked by random Alliance ships, is still very much operational*
<Katrina`> Skippy: And have him become a legendary hero? Blah.
<Cardinal> But we'd be rid of him... *laughs* Yeah, right.
<Katrina`> Skippy: We have ten minutes left. Should I contact him?
<Cardinal> As a last resort. Katrina, how much time to you think the attackers would have to get away?
<Katrina`> I...*sighs, looking at her console. She begins to type in equations* Ten seconds. I doubt any ship could make it.
<Cardinal> ...I'm already getting a reputation for squandering ensigns... *sighs* Fighters won't work, then...
<Cipher> *munch munch* Enter hyperspace.
<Cardinal> That was my next idea, and apparently the only option we have.
<Katrina`> But the Aquarius would jump blindly...
* Cardinal taps something into her own console
<Cardinal> Not if we prepare beforehand.
<Katrina`> Skippy: Red Alert, all hands, get into combat positions.
<Katrina`> GM: *red lights flash*
<Cardinal> Number 3, contact McBride.
* Sardis sits down in the weapon's seat.
<Katrina`> GM: *McBride appears on the viewscreen*
<Katrina`> McBride: Have something, Captain?
<Cardinal> It's time to get this party started, McBride.
<Katrina`> McBride: Now you're talking.
<Cardinal> I'm going to attempt something. I need you to get all of the Alliance ships out of range of The Ball, for now.
<Katrina`> McBride: Will do, Captain. *pauses* Godspeed.
<Cardinal> If this doesn't work... I'm counting on you to finish the job.
* Cipher hops into the first mate's seat, holding up Thedda's KOed ehad.
* Cardinal gives the Alliance salute
<Katrina`> McBride: *nods.* It will work. McBride out. *the viewscreen switches back to...THE BALL*
<Katrina`> GM: *Alliance ships begin to pull out*
<Cardinal> ...Here we go, then. Sardis, ready the Nova Impactors. Number 2, get ready to jump to hyperspace. Everybody pray to whatever god you worship that this works...
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: The President of the Alliance says she wishes us good luck.
<Katrina`> ...watch over us, Namarie...*closes her eyes, waiting*
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: Aye Aye, Captain.
* Cardinal closes her eyes, and nods
<Cardinal> Number 2, when you're ready, take us in.
<Sardis> Aye, Captain.
<Katrina`> GM: *The Aquarius leaps forward, flying towards The Ball's energy drainers*
* Somebody crosses his fingers
<Katrina`> ...we're experiencing an energy drain...
<Cardinal> FIRE!
* Katrina` looks at the controls flickering and shields draining.
<Namarie> *somewhere off far away as Katrina's words carry outwards a new star is born, could this be a reincarnation of Namaire?*
<Sardis> Aye! *launches Nova Impactor after Nova Impactor after Nova Impactor after Nova Impactor*
*** Alicia is now known as Shir
<Katrina`> GM: *each of the blasts are hit and absorbed. The Aquarius keeps firing a steady line, it's weapon console sparking from overload. The explosions begin to shake everything, including The Ball*
<Katrina`> GM: *suddenly, the entire Ball begins to rattle and a overload of energy shoots out as it explodes*
<Cardinal> NUMBER 2! GO!
<Cardinal> Reroute all unnecessary power into getting us through this!
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *begins to lock onto hyperspace target. Due to the data drain, an error occur*
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: NO!
<Cardinal> Katrina! Reroute some power into our hyperspace systems!
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *slams the console and the Aquarius jumps, but the backwave hits it. The lights go black as they leap*
<Katrina`> Rerouting!
* Katrina` does so, the lights flickering back on.
<Cardinal> Everybody, hang on for your lives...
<Katrina`> Ensign 2: *yanks the lever, being shocked by the energy. He's thrown back, the lever only half-way pulled. They keep flying blindingly in Hyperspace*
* Sardis leaps up, gripping the lever with both hands. He begins to yank, being shocked.
<Sardis> RAAAAGAHHHH
* Sardis pulls it all the way down and drops, smoking. The Aquarius drops out of hyperspace.
* Cardinal releases her grip from the chair - revealing a number of dents - and lets out a breath
<Katrina`> GM: *all is quiet, except for the red alert alarm*
<Cardinal> ...Katrina. Status report.
<Katrina`> ...we'll have to be towed home...
<Katrina`> Ensign 3: I'm contacting the fleet now, sir.
* Cardinal falls back into her seat
<Katrina`> GM: *time passes....*
<Katrina`> Time Chart: 2 weeks later...
<Katrina`> Location: The Alliance Capital
<Katrina`> GM: *a group of Alliance starfleet personnel are gathered for the funerals of those who died 2 weeks ago to defeat Gavin*
<Katrina`> GM: *off to the side, wounded and honored for their service, are Corvus, Sardis, Nobody, and Thedda's floating head*
<Katrina`> GM: *also, Captain Cardinal and Somebody received the highest honors for their part in defeating the menance*
<Katrina`> GM: *And, of course, a shrine is built to Namarie, the one who managed to bring down Gavin.*
<Katrina`> GM: *the air of the gathering is sad and mournful.*
* Katrina` stands in a black dress, looking at Namarie's shrine.
* Cipher floats around Cardinal
<Katrina`> GM: *McBride stands next to Cardinal*
* Cardinal stands still, eyes closed and lowered to the floor, wearing black as well. Her face gives away that she is barely containing her emotions.
<Katrina`> McBride: *looks at Cardinal* You did good, Hwenira...
<Katrina`> GM: *The Alliance President, now a female, is off giving a speech. Some say her name is Sera something*
<Katrina`> ...Namarie...
* Cardinal looks up and grins, appearing genuine
* Sardis puts a hand on Kat's shoulder. She buries her face in his chest, crying.
<Katrina`> McBride: You're going places, Hwenira. Your career has taken a drastic shift from what I hear. They've already finished repairing the Aquarius for you.
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*** Somebody has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
<Katrina`> NRP: Going places like the ping time out!
<Namarie> NRP: lol
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* Katrina` shifts, pulling her face away from Sardis to look at the grave/shrine.
<Katrina`> I-I just can't believe...he's gone...
<Sardis> He died...heroically.
* Katrina` bends down, placing some flowers on Namarie's shrine, humming the song Fare well.
* Katrina` glances at Thedda, Nobody, and Corvus, who are all standing off to the side - or floating in Thedda's case
*** Caladia is now known as Thedda
* Katrina` turns back to the shrine, humming the song.
* Thedda floats over to the shrine and lowers herself.... "I can't believe it..."
* Katrina` wipes some tears away from her eyes, looking numb.
* Thedda sniffs, trying to hold back her tears, but can't.
* Katrina` keeps humming a song.
* Cipher floats around.
* Sardis stands there, keeping a neutral Tsivrixsh look.
* Thedda lets the tears run down her face....as she can't do anything about it.. She turns away and floats away.
<Katrina`> GM: *several other crews give their condelences to the Aquarius crew*
<Katrina`> (condolences)
<Namarie> *out of the sky appear several Harkexita
<Namarie> NRP: ...
<Katrina`> NRP: It's an INVAAAASION!
<Thedda> NRP: wrong window?
<Katrina`> NRP: *the last hour is a battle with the Harkexita*
<Thedda> NRP: oh.. Whoops. :P Donte didn't tell me that. LOL
<Katrina`> NRP: I was kidding.
<Thedda> NRP: well how was I supposed to know that!
<Namarie> *out of the sky appear several Harkexita landing near the shrine and Katrina, they move over to her as they hear her humming, they join in her song as they preform a ritual for the death of their own, seeming pass on all Namarie's memeries to her and his hope as well the location to the newborn star*
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<Katrina`> GM: *several murmurs pass through those that are gathered. Even the Alliance President is watching the aliens*
* Cardinal just watches, McBride's words going through her mind
<Katrina`> NRP: *the Alliance President turns into a big dragon and lands on the aliens. Yep. It's Seraphna*
<Katrina`> McBride: *watches the spectacle in front of him* If I were you, I'd do what we Starship captains were meant to. Explore worlds. Your crew and you could use a break from the fighting. Believe me.
<Cardinal> ...
<Cardinal> NRP: ..., even
<Cardinal> Tell me about it.
<Thedda> ....I think I'll be getting myself a body before I venture out again... *huffs*
* Cipher lands on Cardinal's head.
<Cardinal> Hi, Cipher.
<Cipher> *mep*
<Thedda> NRP: Mep?
<Namarie> *the Harkecita's speak in unicon as they look at Katrina, then the others, "She sings the song of Namarie, we ask you all to sing with her and carry on his song where he left off.." with that they dissapear in a shimmer of what seems to be star dust
* Thedda positions herself beside Cardinal.
* Katrina` stands up from her kneeling position, turning to look at her crew.
<Katrina`> McBride: Well, Captain, see you among the stars. *he walks off*
<Sardis> I hear the Aquarius is ready to launch out, Captain. Our orders?
<Cardinal> See you, Frank. *waves*
<Thedda> ...Are we going to take time to mourn this time... ?
<Katrina`> NRP: They've been doing it for 2 weeks, silly.
<Thedda> NRP: *smacks head* Sorry... Don't think I'm in the right frame of mind to be sessioning right now... >.<
<Cardinal> Well, as soon as you can all prepare to leave, we're going to do what starships are supposed to do. Explore.
* Sardis nods.
<Sardis> I am ready when you are, Captain.
<Katrina`> Aye...aye...*says weakly, but offers a tiny smile*
* Thedda shakes her head to try and remove the tears from her cheeks.
<Cardinal> ...I'll see you all on the Aquarius. *walks off as the tears start flowing*
<Katrina`> Session Ends
Session Close: Wed Apr 30 22:08:54 2003