Session 121: The Final Tests

[DeathStar] Time Chart: September 17th, 2200
[DeathStar] Location: Origin
* Snipe is off in the training sims with just the new people, none of the older members
* DeathStar stands in the control room
[Scooter] NRP: This is session 20?
*** Scooter is now known as Scott`
[DeathStar] NRP: 121.
[Dias] NRP: That me too?
[Scott`] NRP That's what I meant.
* GreyFox is asleep in his room
[DeathStar] NRP: Nah, you're an older member.
* Dominator is in the control room near DS
[DeathStar] You all packed?
[Dias] NRP: Thats age discrimination!
* Snipe stands next to Scott and Velocity in the training sim
[Snipe] Okay, you two..
* Garland brushes a the gray striped lock of hair out of his vision as he looks at a report he typed up for submission to the Aliance for review, standing off to the side of the control room.
*** Slasher has joined #taw
*** ChanServ sets mode: +o Slasher
* Scott` listens.
* Dominator glances at a computer screen absently, while thinking
[Snipe] I'm going to activate a sim of Mega City 20 years ago.  It'll be pretty populated.
[Scott`] NRP: Mega City?
[Snipe] Someone in the crowd has a bomb.  You have to discover this person and not blow your identity.
* GreyFox wakes up slowly, sighing a bit
[Snipe] NRP: A City on Earth, major City.
[GreyFox] Kyouki left..there goes my last chance at love..*sigh*..I have no idea where Mina is..probably dead..
[Dominator] NRP: Yeah, TAW characters have been there a lot... It's where X and Zero were too in TAW
[Velocity] ---pfft.  And why is this going to sharpen our skills?
* Slasher rests his head down on his desk sighing
[Snipe] ...
[Snipe] Just get the bomb!
* Snipe shakes head and walks off as the sim changes around Velocity and Scott, throwing them onto a busy sidewalk. They are wearing civilian clothes
* Snipe vanishes
* DeathStar sits down in his chair
[Dominator] So, DS, think Snipe can succeed in turning the Wraiths into a covert-op team?
[DeathStar] Perhaps.  He has mainly a newer generation with him, except for those like Sera.
[DeathStar] Slasher will be around too, but not on the missions.
[DeathStar] It's hard to say.
* Velocity glances around as people walk around
[Scott`] ...How do we locate the bomb? Do we get any tools to use, or do we have to just be very observant?
[Velocity] So...Scott...how do we find our man?
* Snipe is no longer there
*** Lance_Lizard has joined #taw
*** ChanServ sets mode: +o Lance_Lizard
[Dominator] True, well... they may yet surprise us
* Velocity checks his pockets, seeing they only have blasters
* Slasher sits in his desk in the Mech Bay, looking at his console display
* DeathStar watches a video screen of them in the sim
[DeathStar] Yeah, I suppose so.
* Garland looks over to DeathStar
* Dominator looks at the video screen as well
* GreyFox starts his daily workout routine
* Velocity walks around the people
[Garland] Still think training is a spectator sport, I see, Death Star...
[Velocity] I'm a pilot, not a bomb seeker.
[Dominator] I'll miss Origin... It's a pretty good station
[DeathStar] I agree to that, Dominator
* DeathStar looks at Garland
[DeathStar] Not really.
[Dominator] *looks over at Garland* Well, someone has to analyze their performance
[DeathStar] This is Snipe's team now.  I'm putting my faith into the Alliance to win this war.
* Scott` looks around for anyone acting suspicious.
[SOUND]
[Velocity] GM: *a hundred or so people are walking around the sidewalks, that's kinda hard to spot*
* Velocity stares into a shop window
[Dominator] I think the Wraiths will be able to make an important contribution to the war, though, DS. Obviously this war is too big for one special unit
* Garland leans against his console and looks at Dominator
* Dias hangs upside down from the cieling, working on his mech
[DeathStar] True.  I mean, I'm positive they will go in before the main team and get info and all.
[DeathStar] Plus Snipe can handle affairs outside the war.
[DeathStar] Like, if the situation on Earth got too hot to handle.
[DeathStar] I'm basically putting this all in Snipe's lap.
[Dominator] That's true too.
[Dominator] Well, he's proved himself before
* Velocity sees a cool jacket
[Velocity] Hey, Scott, look at this.
* Velocity waves him over
[Dominator] NRP: At least, I hope he has... Just kidding
* DeathStar hits another button and looks at their ships outside, all 35 of them, being prepped
[DeathStar] Well, we'll be leaving in an hour.
* Lance_Lizard sneaks up behind DS
* Scott` walks over to Velocity.
[DeathStar] Wiendigo, Iceheart, and Jace are already over there.
* Velocity points in the shop window
[Velocity] See?  That jacket is cool.
* Slasher sighs not working on anything, just staring at the screen
[Lance_Lizard] Boo!
[Garland] The unit can win over a lot of things, but I still fear there are a few loose cannons. Myself included when I was a member--I was a bit impulsive then. *laughs* Still am.
[DeathStar] ...
* DeathStar lokos at LL
[DeathStar] Lance.
[Dominator] All right... *looks over the ship*
[Lance_Lizard] Hello
[Dominator] You've got that right, Garland... *smiles*
[DeathStar] So, how are the Alliance war members doing, Dominator?  I know the other races are hesitant in joining us.
* Velocity looks around and spots someone walking around in a trench coat
[Velocity] You know what...?
* Garland looks back to his report
[Scott`] ...
[Scott`] What?
* Dias looks at Dias and sighs, igniting a welder and placing his goggles over his eyes as he works on his mech again
[Dominator] Depends on the race really. Some have more faith in the Alliance than others
[Velocity] IT's summer.  *points at the short sleeved clothes they are wearing* Why does HE have an overcoat?
[DeathStar] Figures.
[Dominator] But really it comes down to one thing for most
* Garland looks at Dominator
[Dominator] They want to see results before they place a great deal of trust in us.
[DeathStar] That's what I assumed.  Which is why I picked my first target.
* GreyFox finishs his workout and walks to the bridge, looking around
[Dominator] Some say it more diplomatically than others
* Lance_Lizard wanders away from DS, his tail swinging behind him
[Dominator] But that's what it comes down too
[SOUND]
[Velocity] Should we shoot him?
[Garland] It's not a race by race basis.
[Scott`] Well, I used to wear heavier than normal clothes... Maybe he hasn't realized what season it is?
[Velocity] ...I guess so.
* Velocity sighs
* Velocity looks around
[Dominator] Let's hope everything goes well... We can't afford to do badly in this early but critical stage of the war
[Scott`] ...How big is the bomb supposed to be?
* Dias kills the welder
* GreyFox walks over to DS, "Whats going on?"
[Dias] Comm: DeathStar..
[Velocity] I gathered it's kinda strapped to the guy or hand held.
[DeathStar] Just watching the rookies
* DeathStar grabs his comm
[DeathStar] Yeah?
[Garland] It's more political parties. *takes a drink from his cup*
[Dias] Comm: You might wanna talk to Slasher..
[GreyFox] Ah
* GreyFox shrugs
* GreyFox walks over and gets some coffee
[DeathStar] Comm: Right.
* Scott` meant it took him longer to get around to changing clothes as spring got warmer - Now that he's been in space, of course, there aren't seasons.
* Lance_Lizard begins sneeking up on Velocity
* DeathStar flips comms
[DeathStar] Comm: Slasher?
* Velocity is in a training session
* Slasher doesn't asnwer his comm
[DeathStar] Comm: Slasher?
* GreyFox drinks his coffee and walks over to the console, looking at the rookies
[Dominator] That's true Garland.
[Scott`] ...
[Scott`] Hmm.
[Dominator] Depends on what party's in control for what race
[DeathStar] Right now, I think everyone has one goal.  Defeat the Tsivrixsh
* Slasher flicks his comm onto the ground
* Velocity watches a bunch of people pass him
* Dias goes back work swinging around to the backside of his mech
* Lance_Lizard has snuck into Velocity's training session and is now sneaking up on Velocity
[Velocity] How are we going to discover 1 person out of these hundreds?
[Dominator] So do I. Everyone wants to be able to believe in some group that can defeat the Tsivrixsh... We just need to become that group in their eyes and our own
[Velocity] GM: *people see LL and begin to scream*
* Scott` watches the people walking by. "I wish I knew..."
[DeathStar] ?!
* DeathStar looks at the monitor
[DeathStar] ...oh God no..
[Dominator] Hmm? *looks back at the monitor*
[Scott`] NRP: What's LL?
[Velocity] GM: *run around in fear*
[Velocity] Eh?!
* Velocity is trampled
[Velocity] NRP: A lizard/dinosaur thingy
[Lance_Lizard] ¿chirp?
[Garland] Hmm, yes, Death Star, I agree. But dealing with so many races and such, we should be careful to keep us all working together, stereotyping a people could lead them to break away, or even turn on us. *looks at the monitor*
* Velocity grunts in pain and notices a guy in the overcoat pulls out a bomb and detonates it
[Garland] ....
[Dominator] What is it, DS?
[Snipe] Kill the sim.
* Snipe ends the sim and steps up to the three
[Snipe] ...
* Snipe shakes head
[DeathStar] Lance blew it.
* Scott` looks at the lizard. "What's that??"
[Velocity] I don't know!!!
* Scott` blinks at Snipe. "What just happenned?"
[Lance_Lizard] Sorry!
[Snipe] That's Kiki-et, Lance.
[Snipe] And someone he broke into your sim...and the bomber detonated the bomb when he was afraid.
[Dominator] Ahha
* GreyFox laughs
* DeathStar shakes head
* Scott` blinks. "Oh, I remember you now!"
* Snipe crosses arms
[Snipe] Okay, enough training today!
* Snipe marches out
[Velocity] Eeshies.
[Garland] Like I mentioned, loose cannons.
* Slasher continues starting at the screen, letting out a big sigh
[DeathStar] ...practical jokes strike again.
[GreyFox] HAHA..hah..rookies screw up on the first day, Snipe is gonna go crazy..
[Dominator] Looks like it
* Snipe marches into the control room
* Scott` sighs.
[Snipe] THAT'S THE 5TH TIME THEY'VE DONE SOMETHING STUPID!
* GreyFox folds his arms, "Good thing I don't have to deal with it..hoo-boy.."
* Lance_Lizard runs after Snipe
* Scott` didn't do anything.
[Lance_Lizard] I'm really sorry
[Snipe] So far only Scott and Tau have done one good hting...and that's was defeating Airier's bombs!
* Snipe looks at Lance
[Snipe] BaH!
* Snipe sits down and slams his head onto the table
[Dominator] ...Looks like Snipe's not too happy about this
* DeathStar edges away from Snipe
* Velocity looks at Scott
* Dominator tries to think of something to say to Snipe
[Velocity] I think we should beat that lizard thing up as soon as we can
[DeathStar] I'm going to go talk to Slasher
* DeathStar walks out
* Dias sparks fly off his mech as he continues working on it
* GreyFox walks over to Snipe and sits down next to him
[Snipe] ...
[Scott`] I don't think it knew any better.
* Dominator nods to DS and glances back at the computer
[Velocity] So?
[DeathStar] Chip: *is laughing*
[GreyFox] So...I guess if you want I can help you put up with them, might relieve a little stress?:
[Snipe] Damn coputer.
* GreyFox throws a folder at the console
[Snipe] Do whatever you want with 'em.  I'm through for the day.
* GreyFox stands up
[GreyFox] OK Rookies!
[Lance_Lizard] Sorry, Snipe! Giant lizards are just not that good at... um what's the word... staying unnoticed or something like that
* Garland sips his drink, chatting with Dominator
[GreyFox] Into the sim chamber
[Scott`] Violence is supposed to be a last resort.
* GreyFox finishs his coffee
* Dominator talks with Garland
* GreyFox tosses it in the garbage can
[GreyFox] ROOKIE
[Garland] So have any trouble with your last endeavor?
[GreyFox] INTO SIMULATOR.
* Velocity IS in the sim room
* Scott` never walked out...
* GreyFox walks over to the console
* GreyFox taps in a few commands
[Velocity] ...who's this joker?
[GreyFox] Ok
* Lance_Lizard hears the sim wall and heads back
[GreyFox] This is a stealth combat sim.
* DeathStar walks into the hanger and up to Slasher
* Lance_Lizard walks in
[DeathStar] What's up?
* DeathStar sits down
* Slasher doesn't look up
[GreyFox] You are going to be placed in a small alcove outside of an enemy base.
[Velocity] ...
[Velocity] But I'm tired.
[GreyFox] I don't care!
[Velocity] ...but..
[GreyFox] I DONT CARE.
[Garland] ......
* GreyFox pushes the start key
* Dias more sparks fly from the back of his mech
* Scott` activates his armor.
* DeathStar sits there next to Slasher, silently
[Snipe] ...
* Snipe looks up from the desk and at Garland and Dom
[Snipe] Shoot me.
* Slasher stares forward at his console screen
[GreyFox] Alright, now there are going to be turrets, you can be spotted by those, but there are guards on top of the walls, don't let them see you.
[Dominator] Hey, Snipe, it's not that bad...
* Velocity scans the area
[Dominator] I mean, you're making progress, aren't you?
[Snipe] No.
[GreyFox] All you have to do is get into the first hall right in the front door, get to the computer console, and insert this disk into the drive *phases fake disk to Velocity*
* Velocity grabs it
[Velocity] Alright.
[Velocity] Scott, you go first.
[GreyFox] Do not Kill ANY of the guards
[GreyFox] NONE
[GreyFox] Do not get spotted, AT ALL.
* Velocity points ahead of him at the base
[Dominator] Oh well... Sometimes, it's takes an extra push to get the train moving... I mean, you're hard work may start paying off soon, wouldn't you say?
[Snipe] ....
[GreyFox] Now there should be plenty of large rocks, you can hide behind those.
[Snipe] Yeah, they blew up Origin once.
[Snipe] Then a lizard blows up Mega City.
* Scott` looks around carefully.
[GreyFox] Make your way Slowly.
* Slasher lets outa puff of breath as he stares forward
[Snipe] They've wrecked 30 bikes.
[Garland] Hard work bears sweeter fruits.
* DeathStar mimics Slasher
[Dominator] Hmm...
[GreyFox] Guard 1: *scans area then lights up a smoke, turns around and leans against wall in other direction*
[Snipe] And your WIFE even screwed up once and self-destructed a base too soon
* Snipe glares at Garland
[Slasher] NRP: Oh yeah that's not MGS...
* Dominator glances at Garland
* Garland looks at Snipe
* Scott` makes sure he's got his cloaker ready if he needs it...
[GreyFox] Guard 2: *is on other corner of wall looking in another direction*
[Garland] You're telling me why?
[GreyFox] Now!
[GreyFox] Go!
[GreyFox] Behind that first rock.
[Snipe] ...BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE IT!
[GreyFox] Hurry!
* Velocity runs
* Velocity dives behind the rock
* Scott` runs to the first rock. Or to behind it, rather.
[GreyFox] Guard 1: *sits smoking still*
* Lance_Lizard runs, toward the first rock, his dark skin blending in
[GreyFox] Guard 2: *turns around and scans the front area*
[Garland] I am not her father, I'm her husband. *glare* I'm not going to chastise her, and do keep in mind that she's going to be your mother-in-law.
[Snipe] Bah.
[Snipe] Aren't you leaving?
[GreyFox] Guard 2: *walks over to other side of base*
* Snipe seems irritated
[Dominator] Well, anyway, Snipe, cheer up... We know you can handle 'em
[Garland] Soon.
[GreyFox] Guard 1: *sits smoking*
* Velocity makes a whistling sound
[GreyFox] AGAIN, go to the next one!
[GreyFox] STOP
* Lance_Lizard runs for the next one
* Slasher blinks keeping his eyes on the console screen
[GreyFox] Don't go!
* Garland takes a drink from his mug
* Dominator glances to see how long they have before they leave
* Lance_Lizard surrounds himself with shadows and stops
* DeathStar mimics Slasher
[GreyFox] Guard 1: *turns around and sees Velocity*
[GreyFox] Guard 1: ALERT ALERT sound alarms!
* Scott` blinks at lance. .oO( Not again! )
* Velocity tackles the guard
* Slasher turns the screen so DS can see it
[GreyFox] Guard 1: *turns on turrets, which make fake shots at the crew, which would have blown them to bits*
* Garland looks at Snipe, waiting to see if he has any more to say
* DeathStar looks at them
[GreyFox] Guard 1: *is on wall*
* Snipe has a lot more on his mind
[GreyFox] Guard 1: *cannot be tackled while on the wall*
* Slasher its a letter from Cheryl
[Velocity] NRP: Damn!
* Scott` pulls out his shield to block any shots from turrets.
* DeathStar reads it
* Lance_Lizard psi-ports away from the blast
* GreyFox turns off the simulation
[DeathStar] You've just found out she's staying on that planet...?  Ariel told me ages ago.
[GreyFox] You...you...*mutters curses*
* Garland huffs lightly, looking at Dominator
* Scott` blinks. "Now what?"
[GreyFox] Out of the sim..
* Velocity lays on the floor
[Lance_Lizard] It wasn't my fault this time
[Scott`] What's i do??
[Velocity] I'm dead.  Again!
[Garland] You were saying?
* Slasher scrolls the letter down farther
* Scott` walks out of the sim...
* Snipe looks at the screen
[Snipe] Dammit!
[Snipe] They messed up again!
[GreyFox] That was Velocity's mistake...you all died because he did something stupid.
* DeathStar reads that
[Velocity] ...
[Velocity] Bah, screw it
* Velocity walks out'
*** Velocity has quit IRC (Leaving)
* GreyFox goes to get another cup of coffee and lights up a smoke
* GreyFox sits down in a chair near the console and looks over their records so far
[GreyFox] Well, you idiots have managed to screw up every simulation you've been in so far...
* Lance_Lizard psi-ports behind GreyFox
[Slasher] *the letter summed up states that she found someone new*
* DeathStar blinks
* Scott` sighs.
* Garland glances at GreyFox and says to himself "It's not my place.. I'm not a member of the unit..."
* Snipe kicks a trashcan over
* Lance_Lizard peers over GreyFox's shoulder at the records
[GreyFox] I know Garland..
* GreyFox looks at them
* Snipe runs hand through hair
[Garland] NRP: I said it to myself, Grey.
[Snipe] I don't get it.
[Snipe] Why is it they can't SNEAK around.
[GreyFox] You guys have the right idea to begin with..but then you try to ad-lib something that shouldn't be done..
* Scott` deactivates his armor. "What can I do?
* Slasher sighs again
[GreyFox] Just SNEAK
[DeathStar] I'm sorry to hear that, Slasher.
[GreyFox] Don't whistle, don't do anything, just don't get seen!
* Scott` nods.
* DeathStar looks honestly sorry for his friend
* Slasher sighs in response
[SOUND]
* Snipe taps foot
* GreyFox taps in a few commands and brings up the tactics and strategy booklets
* DeathStar stands up and pats Slasher on the back
[DeathStar] I have to get ready...if you need to talk...let me know
* DeathStar walks off
* GreyFox makes back-up disks of all of them and hands them to Scott, and two to lance
* Slasher mumbles as he stares at the screen
[GreyFox] Ok, tonight
[GreyFox] You guys read EVERY passage of those
[GreyFox] Lance, give the other to Velocity
* Garland puts on his old Hunter jacket over his white suit/toga
[GreyFox] Also
[GreyFox] You start working out today.
* Snipe stares out the viewport
* Lance_Lizard nods
* Dominator shifts his stance
* Scott` oohs, reading! "...Hmm?"
[Lance_Lizard] What sort of workout?
* Dias flips upright and drops to the ground, walking off, tossing the goggles and the welder on a bench
[GreyFox] First things first, I want you all to do 100 push-ups, 200 sit-ups, and 500 jumping jacks.
* DeathStar walks into the Control Room, with Katrina in tow, talking to her
[Garland] *to Dominator* Their drill instructor is a bit harsh. *puts emphasis on the words "drill instructor"*
[GreyFox] Then I want you to go to the gym, and lift weights for 30 minutes.
[DeathStar] Katrina: Can I go?
[Lance_Lizard] Um, I can't sit, sir
[DeathStar] No, Katrina, you stay here.  I'm sure everyone here will take care of you
[Dominator] Heh heh, true, Garland, true...
[DeathStar] Katrina: Buh...
[GreyFox] Then I want you to do 5 laps in the basement around the circular hallway.
[DeathStar] No buts.
* Dias walks into the Training Room
[Dominator] Not as bad as General Steel was though...
[GreyFox] Basement 1 that is.
[GreyFox] Got it?
* Lance_Lizard nods
[Scott`] ...
[Lance_Lizard] Yes, sir
[Scott`] Yes, sir.
[GreyFox] Now go!
* Dominator mind wanders after mentiongin Steel
* Snipe is trying not to crack up
[Dias] Chip...give me a random environment with a random enemy..
[DeathStar] Chip: ....
[DeathStar] Chip: But...uh....
* Lance_Lizard begins doing push-ups with his front set of legs
[Dias] But what?
[Dominator] Whatever works though, I say
[DeathStar] Chip: I was told not to run training programs unless they were for covert purpose.s
* Snipe grabs sides laughing
[Snipe] You're making them...do all that...?
[GreyFox] Yes.
[Snipe] HA HA HA HA
[Garland] But not if it destroys the "troops" in the process.
[GreyFox] Good enough punishment for screwing up so damn much..*curses*
[DeathStar] Katrina: *runs up to Dominator, a 4 year old kid, around 5* Hi!
[GreyFox] Hey, they can handle it.
* Scott` starts doing push-ups...
[Dias] Fine..toss me into a cov. op. program...
[GreyFox] They joined up, they can deal with the program.
[DeathStar] Chip: *tosses Dias into the one Grey just had up*
[Dominator] Yeah, that's an important concern too
[GreyFox] Snipe, wanna go work out a bit in the gym?
[Dominator] *to Katrina* Hello
[Snipe] Funny, I don't remember you doing that.
[Dias] Hmpf..*looks around*
[Dominator] How are you?
* DeathStar reaches down and grabs some disks
[GreyFox] Hey, I did the push-ups, and I lift weights when I can.
[DeathStar] Katrina: Fwine.
[GreyFox] And I get enough damn running just walking around this base all damn day.
[DeathStar] I think we're all ready to leave, Dom - Gar.
* GreyFox grabs Snipe and drags him off to the gym
* Scott` didn't screw up, though. And he drops after10 push-ups to catch his breath, after just abrely making the 10th one.
[Dominator] That's good to hear
[Snipe] Hey---hey!
[Snipe] I got work to do
* DeathStar looks around Origin
* Garland picks up a dufflebag, brushing his hair back
[Dominator] So, what do you think of the soldiers? *points to the Wraiths*
[GreyFox] Whatever, work, hah, you've got a team full of morons!
[Garland] I'm ready.
[DeathStar] Hopefully we'll be back next month to see how progress is going.
* Dias blurs behind the first rock and squats behind it waiting
[DeathStar] I think Snipe has his problems full
[GreyFox] Fine, but I'm helping, we need all the smarts we can muster.
[Garland] Hopefully next month they'll learn being harsh only brings resentment.
[Snipe] Yeah, well, I want to see DS and Dom off.
[Dominator] Well, you're right, DS...
* Snipe heads for the hanger
* GreyFox walks to the gym
* Dias looks over the rock
* Dominator gets his things, which fit into one bag; he's a light packer
[DeathStar] Lets head to the hanger.
* Garland nods
[Dominator] Time to head off
[DeathStar] Wiendigo's probably already starting trouble.
[GreyFox] Comm to Snipe: When you're done sending them off come to the gym and we'll figure out something to make these guys smarter.
[Snipe] Comm: Hardly.
* Dominator walks with DS and Garland
* Snipe stands in the hanger
* Garland looks at Death Star
* DeathStar walks down the hallway
* Scott` is plenty smart already. _he_ didn't mess up.
[DeathStar] So, where's Sera, Garland?
[GreyFox] Comm: Hah, theres gotta be something these guys can do.
[Garland] Reword that, he never stopped causing trouble.
[DeathStar] That's true.
[Dominator] Garland's got a point there
* DeathStar walks into the hanger
* Dominator enters the hangar
* DeathStar sees their shuttle prepped and ready to go
[Garland] She's busy working on the Angel WIng II, bless her heart.
[Dias] Hmpf...this is so boring...*pops up and blurs behind the smoking guard, smacking him in the neck hard enough to knock him out*
* Scott` does a few more pushups, and drops again. .oO( ...Did he say how long we had to do it in? Maybe I can do the rest later. )
* Slasher sits in his desk sighing
[Garland] I'll go say my goodbyes.
* DeathStar stops and stands there, looking at Slasher
[DeathStar] We'll wait for you.
* GreyFox starts lifting weights, starting with 500 pounds(note:he is a cyborg, and his arm, legs, and chest are the modified parts)
* Garland walks off to the other side of the hanger, calling out to Sera
* DeathStar turns to Dominator
[DeathStar] You know, it feels good to have most of the old team back.
[Garland] Hey, Sera!
[Dominator] *nods* Yes, it does
[Slasher] NTP: Sera: What?! *respons in a big burly voice*
[Slasher] NRP: Garland: Honey?!
[GreyFox] Comm while lifting: Oh yeah, Just wanted to say goodbye DS, I'm sure we'll see each other around.
[DeathStar] Comm: Of course.  In a month.
* Scott` , on the other hand, is a human.
* DeathStar waves hand around
[Slasher] NRP: Sera: I'm Sera's stand in..*stands there smoking a cigarette, whiskers all over his face*
[Garland] Sera: *head pops out from the leg of the mech* Hiya, 'hun! *face is covered in grease from the rotars and gears*
* GreyFox continues lifting
[DeathStar] I miss some of them, Domiantor.
* GreyFox puts up the weights a second
* GreyFox thinks
[Garland] I'm going, be back as soon as I can!
[Dominator] So do I... We're all been through a lot... But I think there's plenty left for us to go through still
[DeathStar] That'll lift my spirits
[GreyFox] Comm: Ok Scott, I'm going to be nice, you can do HALF of what I put forward, simply because you are human, but once you're in shape don't expect me to cut you anymore slack.
* Snipe walks over
[Snipe] I gotta say, having you old people leaving is good.
[Dias] ....*ends the program leaving and heading back into the Hanger Bay
* Snipe grins, joking
[Garland] Sera: Okay!--Hey! I'll try to finish this darn thing up for ya before you get back!
[Dominator] Well...
* Scott` blinks. Comm: Thanks...
* Lance_Lizard finishes with the push-ups and starts on the jumping jacks, his wings fluttering as he compensates for an exercise its body isn't set up to do
* Dominator looks at the hangar, but his minds thinking about the past
* DeathStar is thinking about the Hunter Station, 20 years ago.
* GreyFox finishes up two more sets and jogs back to see the progress of the rookies
[Garland] Sounds perfect, Love! *smiles, runs up and kisses her before joining on the group again*
* Scott` does a few more, and rests, and continues this pattern until he evntually does 50 total.
*** Atsuko has joined #taw
*** ChanServ sets mode: +o Atsuko
[GreyFox] Good job Scott.
* Snipe looks around too
[Snipe] It was something
[Garland] I'm ready.
[GreyFox] Ok, now do those jumping jacks, 250 of em.
* Snipe turns around
[Snipe] Where is it..
* Slasher closes the console and reaches over to his drawer pulling out some papers to work on
* Garland glances at Snipe
[Dominator] Welcome back, Garland
* Snipe grabs a box and throws it at DS
* DeathStar grabs it
* Dominator glances at the box
[Snipe] A present.  A bunch of music.
[Garland] Oh yeah, Snipe--Take care of Elly.
* Lance_Lizard continues his akward looking jumping jacks
[Snipe] You don't even have to tell me that one.
* DeathStar sighs
* Dias walks over to his mech which is in progress of an upgrade
* GreyFox looks at Lance, "Well..you're quite built for a lizard, I think I can find something good for you to do, you'll be the "enforcer of the team"
* Scott` has an easier time with the jumping jacks. eventually starts doing them slower until near 100 he rests a moment.
[Garland] Well I'm going to. Every day of your life... comes with the territory, John.
[Snipe] Perhaps.
[GreyFox] Come on Scott, pick up the pace, if you both finish in...at least 2 hours, I'll treat you to a nice dinner instead of that slop they serve in the cafeteria.
[Dominator] See you later, Snipe... Good luck to you.
[Snipe] Same to you, Dom.
[Snipe] I hope your war with the aliens ends fast
* Dias nods to Dom and Snipe
* Garland does a two finger semi-salute and tosses his bag onto the shuttle
* GreyFox sits down at the console and types in some commands, looking over old battle tactics of the original wraiths
* DeathStar throws a few of the disks into the shuttle
[Dominator] So do I... Keep this station in one piece. I'll be looking forward to coming back to it
* Scott` nods, puases a moment, then resumes jumping jacks. Or jump jacking? or jumping jacking? What's a 'jack', anyway?
[Dias] NRP: Hah!! There was no Original Wraiths!
[Snipe] Hey, I'm not plan on taking it into battle.  Unlike DS there.
* Dominator nods to Dias, "See you later..."
[DeathStar] It was just an idea.
[GreyFox] NRP:Wraiths before the rookies came along.
[Dias] NRP: What battle plans?
[Garland] NRP: Jumping Jacks come from Jack jumping over the candlestick
[SOUND]
[GreyFox] NRP:Just like looking over past missions, which I actually am reading a few of our old logs.
* Slasher works, but at a slower pace
* DeathStar whistles at Slasher
* Slasher looks up slowly
[DeathStar] Just remember, there's always someone out there for ya, Slasher.
* Garland crosses his arms, leaning on the shuttle
[DeathStar] I'll trade you broken heart stories when I come back.
[Slasher] ....*goes back to working*
[Atsuko] *[Tau] emerges from his stasis chamber
[GreyFox] NRP:*note to Scott and Lance* Look over at least 5 of the logs for Campaign 11 sometime this week, there, thats your homework.
[DeathStar] Oh, yeah, and Slasher?
[DeathStar] Don't worry about the ship if you can't concentrate.
[DeathStar] Take a vacation if you want.
* Slasher continues working
[DeathStar] But don't let your spark inside you die out.
[Atsuko] [Tau] Chip, where is DeathStar?
[Slasher] ...I have nothing better to do...
[DeathStar] Chip: Hanger Bay.
* Scott` , after another rest at some point, finishes the jacks. "...Now what, 50 sit ups?"
* Dominator looks at Slasher and DS
[DeathStar] Yeah, Slasher, yeah.  Just think back to what you do have.
* DeathStar nods at Dias
[GreyFox] Comm:Tau, better hurry, he is getting ready to leave.
* DeathStar then nods at the emchs
[Atsuko] [Tau] *Heads to the hangar bay, post haste
[Slasher] Thats what I'm working on...
* DeathStar puts one foot in the shuttle
[DeathStar] You know very well what I mean.
[Slasher] Take it easy old friend...
[Atsuko] [Tau]*Bursts into the bay!
[Atsuko] [Tau] DEATHSTAR, SIR!
* GreyFox looks to Scott, "Yes, 50 sit-ups."
[DeathStar] I plan on it.  1 mo---eh?
* DeathStar turns to the door
* Snipe glances at Tau and his face falls
[Snipe] Not ROOKIES!
[Atsuko] [Tau] *Walks over to DS
[Garland] *looks at Dominator* Snd they call me the overzealous one?
[Garland] (And, even)
* Dominator laughs
* GreyFox looks at Lance, "Um..you did about 600 Jumping Jacks lance..guess LIzards cant count..do sit-ups now...or something along those lines.."
* DeathStar studies Tau with his good eye
[DeathStar] I never did get that meeting in with you.
* Lance_Lizard stops
[Atsuko] [Tau] Sir, good luck on your mission.
[DeathStar] Thanks, Tau.
[GreyFox] Hmm
[GreyFox] Just do 10 minutes worth Lance, but don't be slacking off.
[SOUND]
* Dias pulls out some wires from a compartment on the mech's leg and starts checking it over
[GreyFox] I think that'll be easier for you.
* Lance_Lizard is breathing very hard and stands there for a moment, his wings outstreached, radiating the excess heat
[DeathStar] Well, *nods at everyone* We'll be back for supplies and what not in a month.
* Scott` begins the sit-ups, they're much easier than the push-ups, but also harder than the jumping jacks.
[DeathStar] If we're successful.
[Dominator] Right. We'd best get moving...
* GreyFox chuckles and gets another coffee and lights up another cigerette, making sure to blow it the opposite direction of the rookies
*** Tau has joined #taw
[Dominator] We'll be successful... We'll manage
*** Atsuko has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer)
[DeathStar] Of course.
[Tau] NRP: Damn those disconnects...
[DeathStar] It's all we know how to do.
[Dominator] That's right
[Garland] I prefer not to think about the outcomes.
* Tau holds out his hand to DS
* DeathStar glances at it and smiles, shaking it
[DeathStar] I hear from Snipe you have great promise
* Snipe tries to look rough
[Tau] Remember, Honor and completing ones mission are the two most important things in life...
[Snipe] Er...did I say that..?
[GreyFox] Comm: Tau, yes, you get back here after you're done, you get out of the push-ups, sit-ups, and jumping jacks for today, but you're still going to do the running and weight training.
* Garland smirks at Tau
[DeathStar] That's true.  
[GreyFox] Comm: And tomorrow you train fully with us.
[Tau] [com] yes sir
[DeathStar] But if you can't find something worth protecting, Tau...
[Tau] [com] yes sir
[DeathStar] ...then you have no reason to be fighting.
* GreyFox finishes his coffee and drops the container in the trash can
[Garland] John will beat that thought out of you soon enough. If I may give my personal insight?
[Tau] I am not strong enough to protect others...
[Tau] but you seem to be...
* Garland looks at Tau
[DeathStar] Perhaps I am, perhaps I'm not.  But I think you're underestimating yourself.
* Lance_Lizard psi-ports down to the basement level and begins jogging around it
[Tau] one day, when my strength grows, I will be....*whisper like you...
[GreyFox] Chip, bring up the bios for the new people, I'd like to study the pros and cons of these guys
[DeathStar] Chips: Roger.
* DeathStar blinks in surprise
[Dias] .....Snipe...
[GreyFox] Comm: Tau, just go to the basement when you are done and do 5 laps around the circular hall.
[Snipe] Yeah, Dias?
[GreyFox] Scott, thats enough, go run now.
[Dias] I'd like to take temporary leave from being Second in Command..
[DeathStar] Remember one thing, Tau, strength isn't everything.  Just follow your instincts and your heart.
[Tau] My mission is to collect data, and I don't have yours yet, so you have to live to tell me what I need to know, to perfect my form...
* DeathStar laughs
[DeathStar] I'll do so.
[Tau] My heart is more human than even I like to admit sometimes...
* Garland moves over to Tau
[Snipe] ...
[Snipe] Why?
[Tau] why what?
[Garland] Just remember your friends and you'll be fine.
* Scott` gets up and heads downstairs to run. This he's better at.
* DeathStar grins
[Snipe] (To Dias)
* DeathStar looks at Garland, remembering his own words in that
[Dias] With Slasher the way he is right now, someones gotta get these mechs upgraded...
[Tau] NRP: oops....
[DeathStar] And take one day at a time.
[Snipe] ...
* Snipe looks down
* Tau salutes DS with his gunblade
* Dominator listens, quietly
* DeathStar salutes back
[DeathStar] See you in a month, Tau.  Snipe.  Dias.  Slasher.
[Dias] I'll still train with you when you need me...
* DeathStar hops into the shuttle
[Tau] I know you are the most capable unit I have ever encountered...SIR!
* Garland waves to everyone and backflips energetically onto the shuttle
[Tau] SIR!
[DeathStar] .oO (I just hope I can protect this galaxy.  And end this war).
[Garland] I'm not old yet, damnit.
* Dominator heads into the shuttle, waving good-bye to the others
[Tau] I believe in everything this unit stands for!
* Garland looks at Death Star
* Snipe turns to Tau and studies him
[Dias] That and since General Steel there is taking command anyway...
[Garland] But I do curse like an old man.. I'll take that much.
* DeathStar pokes head out
[GreyFox] Hmm...looks like Scott can be the computer nerd of the team, he can hack into systems..problem, he is quite vunerable without his armor, I'll have to remedy that by some actual training instead of just using that damn armor.
[DeathStar] You know what, sometimes belief is the best thing.
[Tau] For the first time, I believe in something besides myself, whats wrong with my circuitry
[Tau] ?
* DeathStar grins at Tau
[DeathStar] Nothing at all, Tau, nothing at all
[Tau] I hope not...
[Scott`] NRP: I need to read logs from what, again?
[Snipe] Dias...you are no longer Xo.
[GreyFox] NRP: Campaign 11.
* Dias puts the wires back into the leg and closes it
* Snipe nods at him.
* Snipe turns to face the rest of the hanger.
[Dias] Thank you...but that doesn't mean I won't cme back to reclaim it..*smiles*
[Tau] you all seem to be fine...and look at me!
[GreyFox] Lance is going to be the brute force, we'll teach him to sneak around, but if they actually do get caught or someone has to be a lookout and/or guy who fends off guards for the others.
[Snipe] I believe you there.
* Lance_Lizard catches up with Scott and then matches his speed
* DeathStar closes the shuttle door
[DeathStar] NRP: DS, Dom, and Gar into #taw2
[GreyFox] Tau looks like he can be a leader, we'll put him at Corporal of some sort and have him semi-manage the other rookies.
[Dias] Heh...thanks..*attaches the wire to a harness he's wearing and lifst off the ground.
[Snipe] I hope his Alliance can do it.  We Wraiths have our own problems now
[Dias] *salutes the shuttle*
[Lance_Lizard] Hello *puff*  what's your *puff* name?
[Dias] Make you sure you solve those problems Snipe...and have fun doing it..
* Snipe watches the shuttle, smiling
[Snipe] Fun, fun
*** Atsuko has joined #taw
[GreyFox] Velocity...has quite an attitude, but he also has the buildings of a great fighter and emergency specialist, he could be good to have around in a pinch *writes this down for Snipe*
* Scott` is running only at moderate speed, every once in a while slowing to a walk for a moment. -- He can sprint extra fast, but that tires him out quickly. "Well.... I'm..... Scott..." (...'s are pauses for breathing, here)
* Dias pushes himself over to Slasher
[Snipe] NRP: Funny, Velocity is a pilot and a computer hacker.
[GreyFox] *leaves his notes in Snipes room and goes down to the Basement to check on the rookies*
[Snipe] NRP: LOL
[GreyFox] NRP: Yes, I know, thats why he could be good in a pinch.
[GreyFox] NRP:THe pilot part
[DeathStar] GM: *the shuttle flies off*
[Snipe] And there it goes.
[Dias] Where's those plans pops?
[GreyFox] NRP: Emergency, we need to get out, bam, he flies in and does rescue.
[Lance_Lizard] You ... any good... with computers?
[DeathStar] NRP: True
* Slasher pulls the plans out and hands them to Dias, going back to work on more pressing matters
* GreyFox crosses his arms and looks at them running by
[Snipe] You know, I have a bad feeling about something.
[GreyFox] Comm:Tau, down here now, you aren't getting out of this!
*** Tau has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
*** Atsuko is now known as Tau
* Tau heads down to the basement, double time!
* Scott` NODS. "You...bet!"
[GreyFox] Well, it seems your ran down here...3 laps..pick it up.
* Tau arrives at the track, already running...
* GreyFox runs with Tau
[Dias] ...*grabs the design specs* DeathStar's right, you'll find someone eventually...*zooms back to his mech*
[Tau] what is the point of this, sir?
* GreyFox looks to enjoy the running, really only jogging to keep up with Tau
[GreyFox] This is part punishment, part your new training retinue, won't be letting any of you get out of shape.
[Tau] uh-huh...
[Tau] as a reploid, my shape remains the same regardless...
[Dias] Snipe, might as well tell your new XO the news..
[Tau] unless I take damage...
[GreyFox] *shouting* Scoot, Lance, off the track.
[GreyFox] *turns to Tau* You can still be out of shape mentally, which goes along with the physical, don't want you getting lazy now.
* Lance_Lizard slows down
* Scott` turns off the track and slows to a stop.
[Snipe] I don't have a new XO, actually.
* GreyFox turns up the speed and zooms out ahead of Tau
* Tau speeds up
* Dias pulls out a wire cutter and snips at some wires, rewiring them and checking to see if power goes through*
[Dias] Eh?
* GreyFox starts running circles around him while he runs
[Tau] OH NO YOU DON'T!
* Lance_Lizard turns around and walks back toward the exit
* Snipe looks ahead at the Flag Ship
* GreyFox chuckles
[Snipe] I said, I don't have a XO.
[GreyFox] I do this daily.
* Tau runs faster too...
* Scott` watches...
[Tau] I never run, if I can sneak...
[Dias] Any ideas who your gonna hand it too?
[Lance_Lizard] So, Scott, can... you show me how to run ... a disk reader?
* GreyFox starts running at top speed, beats Tau through the three laps and crosses his arms
[GreyFox] You have to be fast to sneak.
[Tau] hmph...
[Tau] you just have to be good at it...
* Scott` nods. "Sure!"
[Tau] not fast...
[Snipe] Not a clue.
[GreyFox] Now, lets go to the weight room.
* Lance_Lizard stops next to Scott and catches his breath
[Dias] Grave could be a good choice..*touches two exposed wires, recoiling his fingers*
[Tau] fine....
* GreyFox heads to the weight room
[Snipe] But we'll see after our first true mission.
[Scott`] ...After we finish this...
* Snipe scoffs at Grave's name
[Dias] NRP:...Yeah the faster you are the sneakeier you are...bah
[Lance_Lizard] Good, I seem to jinks any machine I try and use
[Dias] I know you two have your disputes..
* Scott` follows to the weight room.
* Tau follows him to the weight room...
[Snipe] GM: *outside, all 35 ships leap into hyperspace in a magnificent sight*
* Dias watches
[Snipe] Hoooly, that looked cool.
[GreyFox] Alright, Scott, you have leg strength, do the leg machine for 10 minutes, Tau, just do that Power Pull for 10, Lance...Hmm...Standing machine, you should be able to work it.
[Dias] Yeah...
[GreyFox] All for ten, then we go to dinner.
* Snipe turns around
[Snipe] I'm going to go think about training and wait for a situation to arise where I think the Wraiths qualify.
* GreyFox walks over to the rowing machine and whistles a tune while they all workout
[Dias] You should go see what Steel boys up to
[Snipe] Heh, I wonder what 'Balls' is doing alright.
* Snipe heads for the gym
* GreyFox for session purposes ten minutes pass
* Snipe walks into the gym
* Scott` gets on the leg machine, and doesn't have much trouble with it, though his legs are quite tired by the end of the 10 minutes.
* Dias laughs to himself as he spins arond the mech
* Lance_Lizard starts with the standing machine
[GreyFox] Alright, lets head to dinner, to the cafeteria.
* Tau starts on the machine, working with mechanical efficiency and showing no strain....
[Scott`] NRP: I also have Science Skills, how might those be used?
*** Dominator is now known as Dominator_Away
[Snipe] ....
[Snipe] What the hell did I miss...?
[GreyFox] NRP:Computer and Medical purposes.
* Lance_Lizard uses his middle set of limbs, which he used minimally during the jogging
* Snipe looks at the group
* Scott` nods, and walks slowly after Greyfox.
[GreyFox] Not much...they are finished with their workout, we are going to have a nice dinner now, you can tag along, but head by your quarters and get the notes I left for you.
[Snipe] ...
[Tau] I need no food, GF
* Snipe laughs to himself
[Snipe] These poor souls.
* Tau heads to a punching bag
[GreyFox] You can sit and watch them eat, I'll find you something nice
[Snipe] No, no.
[GreyFox] Anything in particular you want Tau?
* Tau begins pummeling it furiously
[Scott`] NRP: Isn't Computer Skills for computer purposes? Does that mean I'm even better at computer stuff?
[Snipe] I have some strategies I need to do.
[Tau] uh, like what?
[Snipe] I leave them to you, 'Bals'.
[Snipe] (Balls)
[GreyFox] Alright.
[GreyFox] Anything you want Tau.
[Tau] hmm...
[GreyFox] I won't push you this hard and not reward you.
[Tau] not that I can think of...
[GreyFox] Magazines of any sort?
[GreyFox] Newspapers from earth?
[GreyFox] Cigerettes?
* GreyFox shrugs
[Tau] do you have any poetry
[Tau] ?
* Snipe walks off
*** Snipe has quit IRC (Leaving)
[Tau] I am partial to haiku....
[GreyFox] I can get you some, it'll be in your quarters after dinner.
* Lance_Lizard psi-ports to the cafeteria
[Tau] thats kind of you...
[Tau] thank you...
[DeathStar] NRP: Earth Magazine: Is it Doomsday, Again?  First Issue in a year!
* GreyFox leads Scott to the cafeteria, "No problem."
[GreyFox] NRP:haha
[GreyFox] Ok, what do you guys want to eat?
[DeathStar] NRP: The sessions is over for me.  I'll let you guys go on as long as you want
* Lance_Lizard grabs something to eat, a rather large meal (three trays)
[Scott`] Anything italian.
[Scott`] NRP: Isn't Computer Skills for computer purposes? Does that mean I'm even better at computer stuff?
* GreyFox gets Scott his italien food and also another coffee for himself
[GreyFox] NRP:Yes
* GreyFox goes to the teleport shop, orders some Haiku, charges it to his account and walks to the table
[Dias] Chip: Where's Snipe?
[GreyFox] Alright, after dinner just head to your quarters *drinks coffee and throws in trash* see you tomorrow..for more training!
[DeathStar] Chip: In the hanger and in his room..whaaaaa?
* GreyFox heads by Tau's room and leaves him the Haiku
[Dias] ...WhaT?
* GreyFox heads to his quarters and goes to bed
* Scott` nods. "I'll do my best not to mess up!"
* Lance_Lizard port next to Scott
[DeathStar] Chip: Funny, sensors say he's right there gby you.
* Scott` enjoys his food.
[DeathStar] Chip: And he's in his room too.
[GreyFox] NRP:Woo, that was fun.
[Dias] ....Check your systems for errors
*** Tau is now known as Atsuko
*** GreyFox is now known as Kain`Ashbone
* Lance_Lizard munches on his three trays, suprisingly non-messy for a lizard
* Scott` looks over at Lance. "Hf lns. Whf uh?" (Translation: Hi, Lance. What's up?" )
[DeathStar] Chip: No errors.
* Lance_Lizard pauses eating
[Dias] ....Scan for me..
[DeathStar] Chip: You are in the hanger and in...whaaa?
[Dias] ....Snipe's room?
[Lance_Lizard] Could you stop by my quarters and set up my reader so I don't have to touch it?
[DeathStar] Chip: Yes.  Excuse me, I'm going to go fry my circuits now
[Dias] ...Schedule me and Snipe for an exam in the medbay..
[DeathStar] Chip: Roger.
[Dias] This is getting wierd....
* Scott` nods, and after he swallows, "Sure. Where are your quarters?"
[Dias] Chip: Do you have any data from the past missions of the Special Unit?
* Lance_Lizard tells Scott and begins eating again
* Scott` okays, and resumes eating.
[DeathStar] Chip: .... negative.  All information in that regard was destroyed except what little information that was programmed in manually by Snipe
[Dias] ......Do you have any idea what would cause your scanner to show both of us at the same time?
[DeathStar] Chip: Negative.
[Dias] Elayne talked about some kind of bond..
[DeathStar] Chip: Aaaaaw, how sweet, you have a bond.
[Dias] Yeah thanks..
[DeathStar] Chip: Can I go now?
[Dias] Sure....*hangs there in deep thought*
* Lance_Lizard as me eats, one of the middle limbs begins scratching it's claws in intricate patterns on a single scale
[Dias] NRP: You can end it anytime
[Kain`Ashbone] NRP: Yes, then we can play...JK!
[Slasher] NRP: Go ahead
[DeathStar] Session Ends