Session Start: Sat Sep 22 18:25:36 2001 * Logging #taw to 'logs\#taw.log' Session 146: Bullets for the Gun Time: November 18th Place: Origin * Garland taps his foot, looking at the screen in the control room -> [Garland] PING * Dias sits in the Mech Bay enjoying a cool can of Grog with his pops Slasher Slasher: GROG ME!! ARG!! * Garland narrows his eyes Velocity: *works on his starfighter* * Seraphna stalks into the hangar, holding her head .oO(Should I just meet Em-chan like this, or change back so I can surprise her?) NRP: Isn't Garland on the Alliance! Get Garland. GET! * Gravedigger sits in a seat in the control room NRP: Nope * Garland tries readjusting the values NRP: Re: Last session NRP: Should have been at the last session. ^^ * Dias slams a grog down on the desk NRP: Meh.. * Garland picks up the comm Chip, give us a countdown! *Elayne sits in the galley, staring at the wall kinda lost Slasher: AYE!!! *Grabs the grog* Comm: John, where did this money pile come from? <[Stiletto]> *sits in the cafeteria, swinging her legs that don't even half reach the floor, eating half a sandwich that was cut in half* * Dias pulls out his own grog and opens it waiting *Elayne grins and pats her head CHIP!! * Snipe glances his comm annoyed, adjusting the controls of his Isolator II as he flies past an asteroid *to Em* <[Stiletto]> *smiles up at Elayne* ...it's sorta fun being a kid again! n.n Elayne> It is... Slasher: Stupid computer....*looks aroundf or someone* * Garland crosses his arms, narrowing his eyes looking at the graphs Elayne> *smiles seeming to be deep in thought* * Hotaru_Airier is standing around the cafe, BTW. * Snipe taps the comm once, activating it. Then he dodges anothers another asteroid. What? Comm: Slasher count down from 3 for meh... <[Emily]> ...what's wrong sis? *Airier looks up from a mech he's been working on, lighting another cig* NRP: DOH!! That was for Snipe ELayne> I'm just... trying to decide things... Comm: Last I checked Origin was nearly broke... Where did all this gil come from? From 3? 3....2.....1....0. * Dias both him and Slasher knock their grogs back and start chugging * Seraphna stalks up to Garland We took out a loan... * Snipe looks puzzled at the comm. then dodges another asteroid * Dias slams his grog down only to see Slasher sitting there waiting Don't even think of it Sera. ....ARG!!! Stolen from that casino planet. <[Emily]> *leans her head on Elayne's side and looks up on her* You can tell me... * Hotaru_Airier sighs, and wanders into the cafeteria, all grown up. * Dias belches and crushes his can chucking it back, nailing Airier in the head Think of what... argh me head hurts... ELayne> I just... I'm not sure where my feelings are... NRP: Can someone send me the map of the galaxy after this? Heya Em-chan! Elly! COMM: Stole!? They were in cahoots with the Tsivrixsh. <[Emily]> Your feelings, about wh-*stops* x.x * Snipe pilots around another asteroid. Yeah hun... robbed, stole, took in a not so asking way... <[Emily]> *looks around for who said that* COMM: Still... it's not a military establishment... but... *Elayne grins, "Hi Hota." * Gravedigger sits there quietly, not saying a word about the matter * Seraphna leans against her husband and holds her head <[Emily]> Hota-chan?! Yep! It's me! * Dias stands up belching loudly <[Emily]> *is gaping* Slasher: Arg you cannota beat me! Hm... * Garland brings up the map You like? ^_~ Yeah... <[Emily]> You're... you're beautiful! *.* ELayne> Maybe... sis here would be more comforterable if you went young again Hota... * Garland taps the comm to the planning room *Elayne looks at them Death Star, could you come out here? * DeathStar doesn't respond. If you really want me to... Ye want me to get him hun? * Garland taps his finger on the console I wish I knew what he's doing in there. Nah... give him his space. You know that phrase has a history of trouble behind it... * Hotaru_Airier concentrates, and shrinks back down to kid form. *Elayne grins NRP: DS: *sits on the beach getting some sun* <[Emily]> *shakes her head, coming back to reality* NRP: Not far from the truth, Gar. NRP: Anyone remember what team Ariel was on? Elayne> You two... NRP: Wraiths I believe * Hotaru_Airier giggles and hugs Emily. Well... okay.. I'll assign this one then... <[Emily]> *hugs back* How'd you do that?! * Garland presses the PA system button ELayne> She used some technique mom knows... PA: Wraiths to the control room... and anyone else who wants to see some action. Well, it's based on the whole shapechanging th... O_o *Airier puts out his cigarette and walks to the control room, Dalton in his wake .....Bah....*stumbles towards the Control Room* Garlands beginning to piss me off... Slasher: *laughs as he goes back to his work* So what's the mission? *Lucas appears in the control room <[Emily]> I wanna be able to do that ;.; NRP: Which Airier? I'll try and teach you, okay? NRP: Lucas NRP: The older one, mister grim not talk too much scept when he rants I'll teach you! Elayne> Remember don't be in too much a rush to grow up... NRP: The one that died? * Hotaru_Airier blinks. What do you mean? COMM: Snipe, you gonna lead the Wraiths out? NRP: Yeah... weren;t you hear when he reapppeared? * Snipe dodges another asteroid Comm: Not like you guys need me. Have fun. NRP: *Shakes head, not just because he wasn't* Elayne> I've been trying to grow up too fast... and look what's happening to Lucas... <[Emily]> *nod excitedly* I know, I know, but if I looked like grown up like you, maybe H-*cuts off, blushing* ...? Comm: Eh? You're the commander of them, why not? *Elayne blinks* Em? *ELayne enses her thoughts and blushes* <[Emily]> ....... *o.o¡* * Snipe arches his eyebrow * Dias looks over at Airier Because I'm not the assigning a mission. YOU are. Thus, I see no reason for me to lead this. Aren't you supposed to be dead or something? NRP: not the one Airier> About four times.. why? W...what...? You almost as bad as Garland ya know? * Dias belches his breath smellin of Grog COMM: Because you guys are the alliance special forces. Death Star is busy doing.. something or other, and this needs to be done. I'm pointing it out. Airier> Yeah, but the kid has ACTUALLY died before... * Garland sighs and turns back to the people in the control room * Seraphna looks at Garland * Snipe stops his Isolator II in front of an asteroid and leans against the controls, sighing bitterly. <[Emily]> *shrinks back into the chair, as if trying to curl up and hide, blushing near beat red* I relieved Snipe of his duties Garland.. You wha? When? Let him be. If he doesn't have his heart in it, then we'd be in a dangerous spot. I'm out of the loop, I've been stuck on the Horizon for weeks. Elayne> Em... it's okay.. His black-outs were reapparing again and I told him I didn't want him on any missions till they disappared. Hrm. ... y... you can tell me... I am XO I can do that. I know you're XO. * Seraphna sighs <[Emily]> *bites her lip nervously* And seeing as Snipe's taking a breather, I'd like to appoint Grave in his place this mission. Anyway.. Origin has the cash it needs to function true. So Snipe is not fit for duty. Done. What's the misson? *blinks* ...Say WHAT? * Seraphna blinks I second that. If Grave wants to, I'm okay with it. I think you deserve the chance to show us what your made of...that or the Grogs talking.. * Hotaru_Airier sighs. *** Storm{Gone} has quit IRC ("Hard Pressed on My Right. My Left is Yielding. Impossible to Manuever. Situation Excellent. I am Attacking." --Ferdinand Foch) I'll find out when I sober up again. The latter before the former, definitely. *** Kain`Ashbone is on IRC Jeeze, I don't know... I mean, if I screw up, it could cost us... *Elayne steps in, looking over everyone Okay, I've done some talking, and we can't buy military supplies from many places, except for the... questionable sources on Jarivan. Em... do... Do you... ummm... Don't worry we got enough Lunarians to take the bullets. * Gravedigger snickers *** Kain`Ashbone has joined #taw *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Kain`Ashbone HEY!!! And from what I hear you guys are wanted there. * Hotaru_Airier blushes. * Garland coughs into his hand NRP: Scratch teh Elayne line We can alter our faces you know? *Elayne looks over the two They only saw me as KaiserClaw *** Snipe has quit IRC (I hear the voice of my destiny call and I know I must go find my way. The hardest part will be leaving you all, and I'll miss you much more than words can say. I'll be only a memory away. If you need me, you can call me any time of day. I'll be there.) So we're scrounging up military supplies? They never saw me as DarkHeart How do you feel about me? Right. I don't think my sister was on mission... but I was kinda in a bad mood... Hmm. They're on the lookout for suspicious actions there, like if we bought military supplies, they'd be watching us. I've found a Tsivrixsh depot on the outskirts the Sol system. * Garland brings it up on the vidcam <[Emily]> I... um... I... *is overwhelmed by nervousness* NRP: main screen.. why'd I say that? *Elayne sits back and watches them smiling *the depot is not far from where the old Hunter base was* Please tell me... * Seraphna blinks, "Close to home..." Considering the events a few months back with Paradise.. the Tsiv have pulled out of the Earth's region recently. because... I... Is there anything in the are we could use to cover our approach? Airier> So we may be dealing with more than just T? I mean Mavericks have hold of Sol system pretty well... l...l... We can use Io and Europa as covers, Jupiter's moons. * Seraphna grins Any lunar forces on their surfaces? Sounds good... * Hotaru_Airier blushes. Chip found turrets and a few ground troops on the surface of Europa, we'll be landing on the dark side. ELayne> I'll leave you two alone. *Elayne gets up and heads to the hangar, looking around Any need for Mechs? I think you all see why we're striking so close to Earth? It's a safe bet we will untill we get inside of the complex. I like you a lot... I'll go prep my mec...*BELCH!!*h... * Dias turns and walks off to the mech bay Actual personel of the depot is minimal, due to the relocation of resources to Parnel during their attack. * Gravedigger rubs his hands * Garland brushes a lock from his eyes Is it jsut me, or does it feel like we're over-looking something? COMM> Xvash, Jo, Nyavene, and Dalton, prep your mechs. What's that? <[Emily]> I... I like you alot too Hota-chan... * Hotaru_Airier hugs Em. Airier> MAVERICKS Airier> Or did we all forget Earth itself? <[Emily]> *hugs back tight, as if Hota was her ownly lifeline* * Garland smirks a little. It just seems under-manned. It worries me. I realize there could be Mav forces in the vacinity, but wouldn't that only influence the big T to beef up security there? Airier> Depends I'm ahead of you there. Airier> What if there's a team up? The nwe're in deep shit. * Seraphna looks at Garland *** Saundra has quit IRC That's why we're taking mechs, we're going to take out the comm towers right off. *** DeathStar has left #taw * Gravedigger nods Airier> I like your style kid. Now, as for the Mavericks... *Airier lights anotehr cigarrette I just hope it's enough. I don't want to attract more attention than we have to. There aren't any on the base I've detected, Sigma's been fairly hostile to the Tsiv, but unable to do much more than kill the remaining troops on Earth. Install the A.P.D., Slasher? Slasher: Sure did son. Dias and one other will stay outside and stop any escape attempts. This is going to be a quiet mission if we can help it. *Xvash looks over at Dalton, "Did you make sure the new shileds worked properly?" Dalton> Yeah... Dad's work was kinda sloppy though... Right. Jo> Heh... you sound a lot like him * Dias leaps up into his mech and begins to power up the systems, double checking everything Dalton> I guess so... *The four Skeleton Mechs power up and techs look them over Comm: Slasher, is the AoD in full-working order? AoD? * Gravedigger looks at the screen * Seraphna holds her head still Angel of Death? My mech? I'll lay off using my Mech again, it's not worth the trouble to learn it in the next few hours. Slasher: As of last night, yes. Oh yes... Gar, what if we try a two progned attacked coming in? * Dias stands there giving Dias the thumbs up, not needing to double check his systems Ye'd better use it soon hun... NRP: That was Slasher Hm? What are you proposing? My techies are getting tired of maintaining it... NRP: If he used it, they'd have more work. *looks at Sera* What's to maintain? it's not getting any wear. You've always been more than a sister to me... NRP: They would, but they hate repairing a piece of metal taking up space in the star cutter <[Emily]> *snuffles* *** Dias is now known as XenoGaia NRP: Repair something that hasn't bene used? If we have a small group goin in, then whatever forces that are there might not expect another group to come in from underneath or behind and nail 'em. Is everyone ready? Well... for one thing... cleaning... rust protection... testing... I think I... * Hotaru_Airier takes a deep breath. Love you. NRP: Yep, you should know ANY machine needs maintenance when not used for a while NRP: You gotta worry 'bout Rust? *laughs* NRP: ... * Seraphna grins * XenoGaia sits in his chair leaning back You know all I want is to see you in the mench already... Hm... That's a stron possibility. *The four launch out * Gravedigger gets up Alright, let's get going. I want to be home by dinner. * Gravedigger makes a small smirk Heh... that's the spirit Slasher: *leans back in his chair relaxing* Hah....stupid techs....worry too much they forget other things.. Okay, Everyone to the mech bay. We're heading out. Anyone not in a mech is on the shuttle. Still working on the witty quips. And... we won't be home for dinner, Grave.. If you follow. NRP: Should me and Em be on the shuttle? <[Emily]> *hugs tighter* ...I know I do... *crying* * Gravedigger pats Gar pn the shoulder Just laugh, okay? D othat much for me. * Garland ties his hair back with a band Hah hah. Gar? * Hotaru_Airier hugs Em tight. * Garland looks at Sera What? * XenoGaia walks infront of the hanger entrance and flips a switch, sending a signal to the computer to put the head pad up behind him Atta bo-Err, anciently aged warrior-fighter alien type guy...yeah.. * XenoGaia crouches, his engines roaring to half-throttle * Seraphna kisses him Good luck... * Gravedigger gets into the elevator and heads to the mech bay * Garland kisses back Thanks. Be back in a while. * Garland teleports * Seraphna nods * XenoGaia flies out of the bay, sending a small shockwave behind him *Elayne leans by the mech bay door * Garland looks at Elly Slasher: *puts his hand on soem papers as the wave flies by him* * Hotaru_Airier blushes again. * Gravedigger steps off the elevator and heads towards the bay Did you mean it when you said I was beautiful? * Garland walks onto the shuttle Elayne> Dad? * Seraphna follows him * Garland turns back What? Slasher: *watches some of Sera's techs fly into the wall* * Seraphna looks down Slasher: hehehe...gommers... * Gravedigger heads into the bay and climbs into his mech *** Gravedigger is now known as AoDII *ELayne looks down What is it, Elly? ELayne> I'm coming... ELayne> and... Comm: Hey Slasher, good job with the maintence. Comm: Feels like a dream. * XenoGaia weaves back and forth as he waits for the others Hm... Alright.. And? *Elayne steps in, "I'm calling off the wedding...." * AoDII powers up his mech and lurches forward, stepping into position to blast out of the bay Slasher: Thanks, make sure you note anything you don't like so I can fix it. COMM: Everyone prep for hyperspace. Everyone who's getting on the shuttle get on now. .... Why? Elayne> I'm not ready... <[Ariel]> *appears on the shuttle* Comm: Well, the fuzy dice could go. * Garland steps onto the shuttle, running prep procedures NRP: *when did Mechs gain the ability to goto Hyperspace? *Airier walks onto the shuttle Well... if that's what you want, I'm with you, smallest love. *AIrier thinks and steps off, heading to his ship I hope the others can take care of things. *ELayne smiles and hugs him * Garland hugs back, nodding to Ariel * AoDII blasts out of the bay and hovers next to XG * Garland closes up and lifts off * XenoGaia floats there with AodII, the Skeleton Crew buzzing around them *ThunderClaw bursts out of the bay NRP: Are Hota and Em on board? THunderClaw> Skeletons... stop playing and form up... <[Ariel]> Am I interrupting something? *Elayne blinks, "Nope Aunt Ariel..." Comm: Hey, D? Cover my back, will ya? If I'm about to screw up large time, step in, okay? NRP: Not that I know of. Do you want to kill some Tsivrixish? Comm: I trust ya G.. NRP: They coming? Comm: Man.. Comm: that's what worries me. NRP: Ask Hika. Hota's staying with Em. ThunderClaw> G... have some confidence in yourself. Comm: So I was wondering....how we supposed to reach the dark side of the moon in Mechs? <[Emily]> Do you want to join the others Hota-chan? Comm: No atmosphere, no re-entry heat. Comm: Probably take a waide corse and swoop around, just outside of their tracking range. Do you? Comm: I understand that...but ain't that way the hell near earth? * Garland pushes the shuttle forward, leaving origin Comm: Slasher equipped hyperdrives by now, right? Comm: Hyperdrives on these are semi-dangerous.. I'm sticking with you, whatever happens. <[Emily]> ...not this time. Comm: See? There's a slight chance they're not dangerous. Comm: Unless of course Sera pooled something together? Skeleton1> Geez... maybe we should share Lunarian tech... Comm: I saw a large chunk of the money heading towards the Mechbay, and you of all people should trust Slasher, unless you want to hold your mech in the shuttle, we have room for one. * Hotaru_Airier nods, and kisses Em. Skeleton2> Lunarian machines are built to be small so yeah we got somethin. * Garland plots the course, sending the settings to the others Comm: Slasher was never told to work on Mech HyperSpace Travel.. Thunderclaw> We can hold two mechs ThunderClaw> Strap onto the side if you want Comm: You guys should do that then, the Lunarian mechs seem hyperspace ready. Comm: Roger * XenoGaia pulls back and latches below Garlands shuttle * AoDII grapples to the side of the shuttle Comm: Just hope this doesn't create any drag *** Kain`Ashbone has quit IRC (bbiab) Comm: It shouldn't. Comm: Takes up too much room. Slasher doesnt' believe extra thigns are necessary. More weight, more strain on engine core. ThunderClaw> What's wrong? Afraid of a little risk? Comm: Then get on. Comm: It's not the risk that worries me, it's the consequences. Comm: I'm attached to the bottom of the shuttle, like I'm supposed to be. ThunderClaw> Excuse me... weight? Comm: So then, ready? Skeleton3> IN SPACE? NRP: Mass, Sera... Comm: Inertia. NRP: I know they don't... Comm: Thank you G-Man. * Garland hits the hyperdrive, the shuttle entering hyperspace Skeleton1> *groans* Airier... Jo... you're idiots... Comm: G-man...? TC & S3> SHUTUP! NRP: Grave.. NRP: Gar's not sure, since his name starts with a G. NRP: I figured Grave. NRP: Figured that NRP: Surprisingly enough, that was one of my nick-names in high school. Skeleton4> Let's just get this done... * XenoGaia sits in his mech running tests on his APD system. NRP: Only problem is, I can't bring any character really in... Oooh...Grog's wearing off.. *** Wiendigo has left #taw NRP: Teleport... NRP: EM can do that NRP: Hyperspace, no teleport. NRP: ACK! FOrgot we're in Hyperspace ^^; NRP I have you guys plenty of time to get on. NRP: Just say she was on shuttle... NRP: She snuck on... NRP: So yeah, just say you're on. * XenoGaia picks up an error in the system Elayne> *sighs and sits* What's wrong with it Dias? *double checks it, and gets the same error* Comm: We'll be there in half an hour. *ELayne's eyes are glowing slightly NRP: Is in his mech Elly? NRP: She's occupying herself by scanning everyones minds ELayne> Yeah Dad? * XenoGaia ignores the voices in his head like so many other times Nothing... * XenoGaia takes a deep breath and begins pin-pointing the source of the error So what've you been up to, Ariel? *ELayne blinks, "Okay..." * Garland sits down, his arms crossed Elayne> Yeah Aunt Ariel, what'chya been up to? NRP: Need to run up the street quick, I'l lbe back in less than 10, hopefully comm: Dias, Grave, you two think you'll have a hard time with the turrets based on the diagrams? * XenoGaia slips out of his chair and floats to a console and opens it, pulling out a databoard <[Ariel]> *sighs* Reports, reports, and more reports. Comm: Maybe....We'll find out Elayne> You sound like mommy... ...Sera works? *Elayne giggles* NRP: Okay, we'll drag this on till Grave gets back. Elayne> Of course daddy... that's why shes always writing something on a clipboard... she's the sequirty chief... (security) It's a front, Elly! Don't trust mommy when she's drunk and rambling! Elayne> *blinks* *** SpeakY10k is now known as Galvatron Elayne> I'm confused now... Daddy's old, Elly, pay no attention to him. *turns back to the controls* Elayne> Umm... okies! So Ariel, been keeping sharp? *Lucas sighs from the corner * XenoGaia pulls out a laser cutter and begins to zap some things * Garland looks back Luke? *Lucas blinks, "Yeah dad? Where'd you come from? *Lucas blinks, "I hopped on righ after Hota and Em why? NRP: Hota and Em are on? Why are you in the corner...? Lucas> It's great for leaning and hiding in a half sillouette *Lucas blinks, "Why?" NRP: What's going on? NRP: Sure if you say they are. Half Sillouette? Lucas> Yeah. * Garland blinks NRP: Only if it's okay with Hika... * XenoGaia puts the databoard back into it's slot and replaces the console cover, floating back to his seat and buckling up* *Lucas lifts locks of hair out of his face and blinks NRP: Only if you want them to be. That should take care of it...*runs the test, getting no errors* Oh, another of Sarlen's I guess... Lucas> No... * Garland drums his fingers Lucas> Means I'm half in shadow half not... mommy taught me that word.. *Lucas blinks Hm. NRP: Then... I guess they're on. <[Ariel]> *laughs* What a family.... You're part of it, you know, Ariel. Em...? Mind if I grow up again for a while? <[Ariel]> Yeah... Yeah I am. Elayne> *giggles* Kat is getting a lot of habits from Luke, Jonas and Emily you know... <[Ariel]> ^.^¡¡ * XenoGaia begins taking readings on Hyperspace * Garland smirks at Ariel