<06Garland> Session 150 <06Garland> Time: Dec 5 <06Garland> Place: Flag ship headed for Earth * Kara sleeps in a seat on the ship * Garland looks at Kara <06Kara> ZzzzZZzzz... * Garland sighs and turns back to the view port, glancing at the Comm * Garland grabs it * Kara blinks awake "Are we there yet...?" <06Garland> *tunes it* COMM: Ripple, you around, where-ever you are? <06Ripple> *a few minutes pass* Comm: *slightly staticy* Yea, whatcha need? * Scooter returns from the restrooms. .oO( I wonder where it goes...? Do they jetisson it into space, or what? ) "How're we doing? What's our ETA? <06Garland> COMM: Where are you, out of curiosity? <06Garland> We'll be there shortly.. <06Ripple> Comm: Jupiter right now, kinda moving around a bit... gotta keep Andrea and the kid safe.. <06Kara> Yeah thanks Gar, answere him but not me. <06Garland> NRP: I just did... * Garland glances at Kara <06Kara> NRP: I thought you answered storm? <06Garland> I said we'll be there shortly.. <06Garland> NRP: Storm's not in TAW.. <06Kara> NRP: I meant scooter <06Kara> You where talking to whats his name. <06Garland> Comm: How's Earth Sound? <06Ripple> Comm: Its sounds exactly as it did when everyone else said it.... Earthish... <06Garland> Comm: You know what Imean. <06Ripple> Comm: How far are you from my current position *gives the coordinates* <06Kara> I'm hungry.. got any food? *Stands* And are there any girls on this ship besides me? <06Garland> Comm: We're Hyperspacing towards the Sol system. * Scooter ... He finds a seat and watches the viewscreen. * Garland looks at Kara <06Garland> Not on this ship... The others should be on the following ships.. <06Kara> Aw damn... <06Garland> Comm: Should we pick you up? <06Ripple> Comm: sure *** X1 has left IRC *** X1 is now known as Gravedigger <06Garland> Comm: Transmit your coordinates, we'll pick you up.. <06Ripple> Comm: I just gave them... <06Ripple> Your old age catching up with you? <06Ripple> NRP: Comm: tacked in front of that <06Kara> Yeah, Dumby, clean out your ears *Turns and heads off to find food <06Kara> Wheres the mess hall thing again...? <06Garland> Comm: You said by Jupiter.. That's a lot of places.. * Garland shakes his head and manually adjusts the coordinates <06Ripple> NRP: if you NOTICED this is what happened..: Comm: You know what Imean. <06Ripple> Comm: How far are you from my current position *gives the coordinates* <06Garland> NRP: Okay.... <06Garland> NRP: Sorry, my bad.. <06Ripple> NRP: n/p * Garland leans against the wall <06Garland> Where's Grave? * Kara comes back eating something "How much longer?" * Garland looks at Kara <06Ripple> Comm: Bah just get with an couple hundred clicks and i'll get myself aboard. You got a good picture of the bridge? <06Garland> Maybe half an hour.. <06Kara> ... K <06Garland> Comm: It's the Horizon. <06Ripple> Comm: Alright. I'll be there when you get in range. Ripple out. <06Kara> Does my hair look ok? I cant find a mirror so I cant tell, I just slept on it.. * Garland glares at Kara for a moment <06Kara> .... Did I do something wrong? <06Scooter> How long is a click? <06Garland> NRP: Isn't that miles? <06Ripple> NRP: Someone smack the americanness out of him for me. <06Ripple> NRP, no, KM, clicks. * Scooter looks at Kara and shrugs. He dunno anything about how your hair's s'posed ta look. <06Garland> NRP: I'm "standard" system, shoot me. <06Garland> No one's going to care what your hair looks like... <06Ripple> NRP: standard is everywehre else.... crazy americans.. <06Kara> I care what my hair looks like! <06Garland> NRP: You guys are metric. That's why I put ""'s on it.. We claim it's standard. * Garland rests his face in his hand <06Ripple> NRP: oh well. Give it ten years. its already started. You're one color money is no longer one color either... mwahahah.. <06Garland> You aren't going to be like that this entire campaign, are you? <06Kara> I dunno, whats the compaign like? <06Garland> ..... <06Garland> We're taking the mavericks out.. taking back Earth.. * Gravedigger steps into the control room <06Kara> Thats cool. <06Kara> You still havnt told me if my hair looks ok tho. <06Gravedigger> It sucks, shave it off. <06Ripple> NRP: Put the base in its place london! *cranks up New Orders Confusion (live) * Garland looks at Grave <06Garland> Just don't ask if your clothes make you look fat and I'm happy to see you. <06Kara> ... They do kind of make him look a bit thicker than his figure suggests. <06Gravedigger> ... * Gravedigger looks at Gar <06Gravedigger> Can we jetison into space somewhere? * Kara looks at her watch <06Gravedigger> (her, even) <06Garland> I wish. * Garland cuts the hyperspace, the momentum pushing them all a little forward as the break thrusters kick in <06Scooter> NRP> Who's a human and who's not? Can I tell? <06Kara> ... I'm glad I made the right choice to stay the hell away from you men... * Garland looks at Jupiter <06Garland> Comm: We're in the neighborhood. * Ripple materializes next to Garland with an odd blueish purple glow <06Ripple> Boy its been a while since I've done that... * Garland nods once <06Gravedigger> Ah! <06Gravedigger> Don't DO that! <06Garland> The others are on a ship following us, we're coming in waves.. <06Kara> Whered that Snipe guy go? * Ripple looks considerably more bulked up then the last time everyone saw him <06Garland> He's here.. somewhere. * Garland notes it <06Garland> You've changed a bit. <06Ripple> Hey Grave. Long time no talk. <06Ripple> Aye. Gotta keep trim. <06Gravedigger> ...Are you on staroids? *** Syria has joined #TAW *** Syria is now known as Hotaru-chan * Ripple grins and eerie flames surround his fist for a brief second, then they flicker out <06Ripple> Nope. Lots of hard work. <06Hotaru-chan> OOC: Need me? * Garland looks at Ripple, the silver streak of hair falling over his eye <06Ripple> Speaking of changed, you look a bit different too.. did you change your pants or something? <06Garland> OOC: You can if you like, Hota-chan. :) <06Garland> I wish it were that little. * Garland looks back * Hotaru-chan wanders over. <06Hotaru-chan> Garly? <06Gravedigger> So, just like old times, huh? Only newer. * Garland looks at Hota <06Garland> Yes? * Kara just sits in a chair and listens to them talk <06Hotaru-chan> Is something wrong? <06Garland> I have a lot on my mind, that's all... <06Hotaru-chan> Oh... <06Ripple> Indeed. * Garland keeps his eyes trained on the view port, heading for earth with standard thrusters <06Ripple> So what'd you need me for Gar? * Garland turns and looks at them <06Scooter> Earth... I haven't seen it in a loooong time... <06Garland> We're freeing Earth. <06Gravedigger> Oh, just wanted to know if you wanna blow shit up. *** DeathStar has left IRC *** DeathStar is now known as Snipe <06Garland> Or as Grave put it.. * Snipe walks in, crossing his arms. He has an odd smirk on his face, looking healthier than he has in ages. <06Ripple> Destroying some mavericks? *everyone could notice the bulge beneath his right shirt sleeve, shaped like 8 vials* <06Hotaru-chan> Well, at least this is something I'm used to. * Garland looks at them <06Kara> Hey, Sniper boy is back.. <06Garland> What are those? <06Ripple> That is not any of your business. <06Snipe> Hyper. * Snipe walks up, eyeing Ripple. <06Garland> ...... <06Ripple> Greetings Snipe. *salutes* * Gravedigger casts a hard stare at Ripple * Garland turns away from Ripple * Snipe returns the salute, slowly. <06Garland> If you use them, and it goes bad.. I warned you. <06Ripple> If I use them there will have been no other choice. * Garland 's eyes widen a bit and turns around <06Garland> Where's Wiendigo? <06Ripple> NRP: My vials! <06Snipe> Plotting our demise. * Gravedigger shrugs * Snipe sits down in a chair, sipping some coffee. <06Garland> Hrm. <06Snipe> Blech. <06Gravedigger> In the hallows of the ship somewhere. * Garland crosses his arms * Ripple tosses something to Snipe <06Garland> We'll be there in 10 minutes.. * Snipe catches it. <06Garland> I already contacted X and Zero, we'll be meeting at the rendevous point, Mt. Everest. *** X1 is on IRC *** X1 has joined #taw *** ChanServ sets mode: +o X1 <06Ripple> Andrea says hi. Something the little one made for you too. *** X1 has left IRC *** X1 is now known as Wiendigo * Snipe eyes it over. <06Hotaru-chan> It's almost a shame she's not coming... <06Gravedigger> NRP: It's new improved Hyper! Use it in good health! <06Ripple> NRP: hee hee * Snipe puts the chain around his neck <06Wiendigo> This better be worth the trip. <06Ripple> Heh heh.. looks good on you.. *smirks* Uncle. <06Garland> NRP: http://24.242.48.10:8000 if anyone wants to shoutcast while we're sessioning. <06Snipe> Riiight <06Ripple> NRP: gots me own muszak thanx. Only 4100 songs.. <06JD> NRP:shout...cast...? * Garland clenches his fist <06Hotaru-chan> NRP: My shoutcast doesn't work... or something. <06Garland> We'll be fine. * Snipe grins, actually full of energy, totally different from earlier. * Garland looks at Snipe <06Garland> You look... perky. <06Gravedigger> NRP: *should make his own shoutcast server* <06Garland> NRP: ^^ <06Hotaru-chan> Things have turned full circle... <06Snipe> I feel it. * Garland uncrosses his arms <06Garland> Who's piloting us into the atmosphere? * Ripple flexes and stretches making sure his weapons are within easy reach <06Ripple> NRP: Its been so long I cant even remember my weapons.. * Garland looks at them <06Kara> I guess we should count on high levels of Violence in this mission.. <06Garland> Depends. * Hotaru-chan sighs. <06Hotaru-chan> At least it's against Mavs... <06Hotaru-chan> I don't like taking lives. * Garland looks at Hotaru <06Hotaru-chan> ...? <06Ripple> *raises an eyebrow* <06Garland> Just like someone I knew once.. *smiles* * Garland turns back *** Saundra has joined #Taw <06Hotaru-chan> ... really? <06Hotaru-chan> Who? <06JD> nrp: *humps saundra in greeting* sorry, just had to, she's so cute. <06Garland> Long story.. * Logging #taw to 'logs\#taw.log' ... oh... NRP: *smacks JD* That's MY job! * Garland looks at Hotaru Don't worry about it. * Scooter watches the planet grow in the viewscreen. * Wiendigo picks his teeth NRP: MY TURN JD! Okay. NRP: Oh Fine! BUT I GET HER BACK! MY CUDDLY GIRLY * Garland keeps the ship stable as they enter the atmosphere NRP: woo hoo! *humps Saundra in greeting* * Garland turns to them all * Darkcross[away] returns *** Darkcross[away] is now known as Kyo`Yokuo * Scooter watches Garland. Well, at least they don't have any long-range defense weapons.. I know I'm going ot come under a lot of fire for this later. So we're bringing them down from the inside, or is it going to be a kill everything that moves type of mission? Lets just get this overwith... Both. * Ripple grins My favorite type. Sounds good to me. Right. X is taking the covert approach, Zero is taking the offensive. And we take out stragglers. * Garland flies for the Himalayas, looking at the radar Interesting.. nothing's coming up. * Ripple blinks I expected the Mavericks to have taken the skies by now. That means its probably a trap. *** Kyo`Yokuo is now known as Nicolas`DarkCross Yeeeah.. they'll be surprising us anyminute now.. More than you know. *** Hotaru-chan has quit IRC (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by Alysia))) *** Hotaru-chan has joined #TAW *** Ripple sets mode: +ooo Hotaru-chan Kara Saundra NRP: TY * Garland keeps his eyes trained on the radar, shifting it to active mode Nothing... odd.. .... Think X, and Z already took care of them? Maybe they weren't expecting us? Perhaps... * Ripple tries using his PSI to detect any maverick presence * Scooter activates his batttle armor, and has it on in seconds. Anything? * Garland looks at Rip * Ripple shakes his head Hrm. Silent as a tomb out there. A tomb... * Garland approaches the Hunter pad, which the Earth hunters set up.. NRP: Ie; Landing pad. * Wiendigo crosses his arms and looks impatient * Ripple is as bored as he can get * Garland lands the ship, the Earth Hunters come out and surround the ship Well, if they've already taken care of everything, guesswe don't have to offer Sigma anything afterall. * Garland sees familiar faces in the crowd.. *** Wildcat has joined #taw *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Wildcat * Garland looks at Snipe ...\ You want to do the talking, or should I? I don't like the siutation. * Snipe pulls out his rifle, checking the packs. You go. * Garland nods * Kara whispers "Probably all turned to mavs themeselves..." * Garland steps off *** Nicolas`DarkCross has left #taw * Garland looks around * Ripple keeps his warp blades on standby and warmed up * Hotaru-chan steps out too, beam saber readied... Home... * Wiendigo strikes a smug grin X: *approches out of the group* Garland, if I remember correctly? * Garland nods. It'd be ironic if they did. NRP: Hota'd be at least 16 in ATLAN form now, right? Where is the Crimson Terror? *** Saundra has quit IRC X: Taking care of the air defense base, alone as usual... * Ripple steps out behind Garland scanning the crowd Hrm. * Garland looks back at the others You're X? That answers that question.. X: I guess.. *looks at Hotaru* Yes, I am! * Scooter steps out. "You're X? Wow, I've heard a lot of stories about you..." *** Snipe has left #taw NRP> What year is it? -> *Snipe* ? * Kara stands on the ship, watching everyonbe *** DeathStar is on IRC =b Wow... * Ripple isnt impressed by X, as he's seen him before. * Gravedigger follows everybody off X: We've been waiting, alright, has Garland told you all about the plan? * Wiendigo follows slowly Plan? Blow shit up. Examine for Maverick presence. Wash, rince repeat as necessary. NRP: http://24.242.48.10:8000 for those who are interested in the TAW Cast for this session (for the new comers) X: Er.. *looks at Garland* You explained it like that? No! *shrugs* Thats what it boils down to. I'm glad to have team-mates this time around. * Kara sighs and follows everyone out last grumbling *** Wildcat is now known as Diamondback Speedblade: C'mon X, it's all about the jist of things. You sugar-coat it too much.. Sorry I'm late. Comm: Chris? That you? You know where we are.. come on down. Yep, it's me. 'Bout time, right? Be right there. NRP> What does Shoutcast have to do with anything? X, we have another ship coming. NRP: I'm running one for music in-Session. * Diamondback lands his small shuttle near the group and exits, and walks over to the team X: Let's head into the planning room.. NRP> Ah. * Hotaru-chan nods. X: *walks off* Planning's good. * Ripple walks up to DB and gives him a high five * Garland follows him * Garland nods to DB *nods* Hey, all, let's follow X... Snipe: I'll stay here. *looks around, thinking* * Diamondback motions with his head towards X Right. * Hotaru-chan follows X and Garl {Let's head.} * Garland enters into the planning room * Garland takes a seat * Ripple wanders to the planning room in his own good time * Kara follows them, not wanting to miss anything thistime X: *stand infront of a projector* * Diamondback saunters to the planning room, figuring that being late again wouldn't make any difference X's team: *stands behind the hunters as they enter* X: Are we ready? * Hotaru-chan sits down. * Wiendigo stands at the back, per usual Yes. Get on with it. * Garland nods Yeah, lets get to the instructionating. X: Okay! *puts on the projector, a Kawaii X appearing on the screen* * Scooter follows and takes a seat. * Diamondback raises an eyebrow .. This had better not be a slide show of your vacation. .. What the hell? Kawaii. *** Scooter is now known as Scott X: We've taken these key locations on the globe already. *screen zooms out and 3 kawaii X's are on the map, and two Zero's* * Diamondback scratches his head X: The Zeros are where Zero's taken the time to clean out for us! X.. are you alright? I think it's cute. Cute doesnt cut it in this game. * Scott has no comment. X: I'm great! *beams and points at two Mav symbols* *to Rip* NRP: Game? We're in a GAME?! Ahhhhh! Well, it's a bonus. *To DB* NRP: Free your mind..! NRP: Ah! We' NRP: ' X: These are the out-posts where we think Sigma is, one of the two. *looks at them* We're still wondering how Sigma managed to manafest on your 'Origin'.. anyway.. NRP: 're in the Matrix! Zero: *walks in* We can't take them both on head first. We can sure as hell give it a try. X: Right, one is in the ocean. *points at it as the map zooms in* Woah... shouldn't we take them out one at a time? Splitting their forces defending both places would be a good bet. Then the other will have more time to prepare... X: We'll need to sneak into the base and get out fast once we plant explosives. Turns out they've learned self destructing the bases doesn't accomplish much anymore. So we do it the hard way. * Diamondback pops his knuckles Zero: And then there's the other base, which is heavily defendes, but there's no way to sneak in. Can be done, yes yes.. *defended * Ripple lights his fists on psionic fire So, take out the tough one last? So we blow a hole in their walls. Zero: My scouts have all reported the only way in is too small for a man to fit through, and it's constantly under water flow. Or warp in real sneaky like. * Scott is good at stealth or disguise or maybe both, I forget, but he also has a holographic cloakingg device. Zero: *looks at Ripple* They have a teleportation blockade. Appearantly it's a psionic barrier as well. Or just distract them... .oO (Damn shame Cihper went nutso, we could've sent him down...) A decoy would w... I've got it! So heavy explosives always do the trick then. * Garland looks at Hotaru What's the plan? A decoy! Zero: What do you mean? We attack the smaller base, and when they send more to defend it, we attack the bigger one too! ... I'm not gonna be no decoy, so dont even look at me. You need a one man wrecking crew? X: What about the guy with the bad hair being the decoy? *points at Kara* * Diamondback goes to defend his ponytail, but stops when X points at Kara Zero: Be serious now, X.. * Ripple shrugs DAMNIT! I'm not a guy! ... * Hotaru-chan giggles. Up to you. You need firepower i'll be happy to provide it. Zero: That likely wouldn't work, as the bases are too far appart to effectively send reinforcements. * Hotaru-chan sighs Zero: The plan is to make a frontal assault, or if possble, sneak in through the loading docks with a truck. Zero: But the interior is heavily guarded, providing no chance of sneakng around once we enter. How do you sneak in a truck? Aren't they rather big and hard to miss? Sounds good so far... Zero: We hijack one of the supply trucks, and get them to open the doors for us. So we get in and fight our way to the center of the base, plant explosives then get out. Zero: That's the plan, Ripple. If it comes to that. * Diamondback thinks *** Galvatron is now known as SpeakY10k X: Once these two bases are taken out, The Maverick forces will be severely weakened, these being the last two large bases, though they are the strongest here. So everything else is mopping up? Zero: A chicken shoot, if you want to put it that way. X: Everyone get it? Whoopie. Great. ^_^ NRP> One of the maavericks is a chicken design? What's his weapon, some kinda feather? * Scott nods... I'll take the covert mission. * Garland stands up * Diamondback stands as well yeah Simple as pie I'll go with you, Gar. I'll take whatevers going... X: Alright.. I'll stay here, I know I intended to go on the covert. Though I'm needed here. * Wiendigo grins * Garland nods If ya need some heavy artillary gimme a ring. Okay, myself, DB, and Grave? I think I'll tag along. What team am I on now? I have a holographic cloaking device... Zero: Alright, we'll need everyone else for the main strike force. Whichever mission you think I should be on? Zero: Everyone get ready. Okay. X: We have a ship ready for the covert mission, last strike we managed to capture it for just this mission. There are enough explosive on board for you to take out the base. * Garland nods Come on, DB, Grave, ... Wien. NRP: BRB Bathroom! Covert isnt really my type of thing, so I think I'll go with the other team thing.. * Scott must be going on tthe main strike, then... he walks over to join that group. nrp: Tick tock tick tock, the clock is ticking, the Garland is peeing, will he make it? FIND OUT TOMORROW! Same taw time! Same taw channel! *cough* * Ripple stands up and moves towards the main strike team NRP: Riight... NRP: AHHH *dies* * Garland walks outside towards the docks * Diamondback walks towards the docks as well, examining a psionic fireball rotating around his hand Zero: *stands in the center of a crowd heading for a land barge* * Hotaru-chan sticks with the main strike force. X: *stays in the planning room* * Kara is confused "Um.. Where are the people who are going to go in and raise hell?" Zero: We'll be taking the barge to the trade lines, where we'll hijack the truck and cause some hell, sound good? * Gravedigger follows along ... oh.. Zero: *waves Kara over* Everyone's going this way. * Wiendigo walks slowly behind the hroup * Kara follows Zero Raise a little hell. * Scott follows... Dammit, I'm surrounded by all these damned men... * Ripple follows again So whats the big deal about being surrounded by men? * Hotaru-chan hugs Kara. *** Garland is now known as Zero` I hate men. NRP: All coverts to #taw2 * Kara looks at Hotaru * Zero` hops on the barge, followed by his men along with the strike force Ok, maybe I'm not completly surrounded by men.. *** Diamondback has left #taw * Ripple jumps on the barge, rocking it very slightly ^_^ It 's not THAT bad, is it? * Hotaru-chan heads onto the barge. *** DeathStar has left IRC * Scott follows the main strike force. * Zero` powers up the barge, heading down the mountain This should be easy. * Zero` looks at the force of around 120 men Lets hope so. No, if these guys just keep their hands to themselves... Indeed. NRP: And 2 women They'd better... NRP: More than that. :) Female Earth Hunters! NRP *does the graspy hands of Vash* NRP: Grasp grasp! *goes after Hotaru* * Zero` sits down, looking around It'll be a few before we reach the destert lines.. * Ripple surveys everything they pass NRP: *kicks Ripple* * Scott finds a seat. "Wow... Sure are a lot of people here. We're all gonna be fighting? Reminds me of that time we went to that psionic power planet.... NRP: *gah...* Don't remind me... Psionic planet? *is silent* Trio: What's that? There was this planet with some artifact on it that boosted psionic power. We had to destroy it so it wouldn't fall into the wrong hands. There was fighting all over the place. major chaos. Pupil: Wow... People are so powercrazed sometimes... Mac: Yeah, power crazed.. NRP> Trio? Pupil? Are tthey from the manga, or just random chars? NRP: Mac? NRP: Play the X games.. GM: *the barge leaves the grassland, the terrain becomming sandy and desolate* NRP> Mac was in X3, but I don't recall a trio and pupil in any of the games. NRP: Think X4. Statico: We're close.. I can smell it. *** Storm is on IRC *** Storm has joined #taw The smell of battle looms close... NRP: Session. * Zero` stands Everyone keep an eye out for the Carivan. We should be approaching it soon. * Ripple nods and scans psionically to attempt to find it * Hotaru-chan keeps scanning psionically * Zero` looks around out the window GM: *the caravan can be vaguely seen through the heat waves of the sand* I love how fast these barges can be.. and heavy too. There we go. *draws a warp blade* * Scott justt looks around, readying his shield in one hand and his machine-plasmagun in the other. There it is... Men, get ready! I am. NRP> Ooh, 'ready'! Justt like in the games! I am as well... * Hotaru-chan readies her beamsaber. Ready * Kara loads her guns Likewise. * Zero` dashes out the back of the barge and towards the last truck of the carivan * Ripple powers his warp field up, and activates both his warp blades, warping on top of hte last truck ATTACK!!! NRP> Is the truck moving, or stopped, or what? Way ahead of you geezer. *stabs in, cutting a hole in the roof NRP: Moving. Attack what now..? NRP: Uh oh, the truck are about to move * Zero` jump-dashes onto the truck, rolling himself into the truck, mad slashing sounds are heard * Scott points att the caravam. "That I guess." * Hotaru-chan jumps onto the truck, ki wings flaring. * Ripple drops into the back of hte truck issuing more slashing sounds COMM: What's taking you guys so long? Maverick: *tackles Rip from behind* * Scott hmms, and switches the machinegun for his hunter rifle, then floats a bit into the air before flying over to the last truck.. * Hotaru-chan slashes at the Mav * Kara gets to the truck and blasts a few mavs off Rip * Ripple flips the maverick into the floor DIE YOU @#%#@$ MAV BASTARDAS! Trying to get the jump on me? *Blasts him with a PSI burst* Mavs: *swarm out of the other trucks* * Hotaru-chan slices repeatedly at the mavs... grinning? Well, here's the fun part. Oh hell... This is fun. *warps in the midst of hte group of mavericks, slashing like a madman Mav group 1: *charges Zero's men* 3 Mavs: *fire at Ripple* * Kara Creates a Fire wall and a few yards long and pushes it into the mavs trying to take out a mass ammount * Ripple spreads them out a bit with some well placed Ripplewaves 5 mavs: *rush Kara* * Zero` slashes a Maverick in half * Kara blasts 2 of them in the head,dodging an attack, blasting another * Scott fires some shots at Mav ggroup one as he lands on top of the last truck. * Ripple runs one maverick through, while shooting another with a Ripplewave * Hotaru-chan telekinetically throws a couple of Mavs off the truck Zero's men: *take pop shots* * Ripple walks to the last one and picks him up by the neck, channeling Psychic power into his fist * Kara is tackles by one, blasts it through the chest, then flips up,incenerating the other to ashes Say good night maverick. *breaks the armor around the neck and crushes the internal workings* * Hotaru-chan slices a mav neatly in half. * Ripple looks for others that need some help * Kara goes about firing explosive shells at everything that looks like a mav * Scott also looks for any that need help, charging his rifle. Mavs: *rush Scott* *** JD is now known as JD|PainkillerMakeNap This is always a fun time.. * Ripple slashes at a couple that are rushing Scott * Hotaru-chan fires ki blasts at the couple. Ripple: *gets blasted in the back* OW! *drops to one knee, spinning* NRP: I'm too used to this. Name:'s ^^ * Kara fires at Ripple on an accident Are you okay? LIttle bastard.. *warps behind him and guts him with both sabers, while catching Kara's shot * Zero` looks as the rest of the mavs run * Ripple drops to one knee, holding his face, which is bleeding heavily from Karas shot * Zero` blinks at Ripple * Scott fires tthe charged shot at the mavs rushing him, following with a couple of uncharged shots before flying upwards, out of physical attack range. And they say I'm brutal. I have more to live for. * Zero` jumps on the truck and stops it * Ripple glares at a maverick who dares to fire at him, blood streaming from a wound on his face, as he lets loose with both fists of Ripplewave Hahah! Run you chicken mav bastards! * Hotaru-chan shoots ki blasts at the running mavericks. I'LL BRING BACJK YOUR HEADS ON PIKES AND EAT YOUR INSIDES FOR LUNCH! * Zero` looks at Kara Is he always like that? ... SHE DAMNIT! * Zero` turns back around * Kara slaps Zero * Zero` ignores it Zero, can't you tell the difference? * Zero` gives a thumbs up outside the window "Everyone on.. and.. hell, look at her hair!" ... * Hotaru-chan hops on. * Scott fires another volley of shots down aat the mavs that were rushing him. .. Whos hair? * Kara climbs on aswell * Scott lands in the truck. * Ripple gets on and looks for something to staunch the bleeding Kara, you should really watch where you're shooting.. Friendly fire's bad, mmkay? What are you talking about? Anyway.. * Kara doesnt even know she fired at Rip * Zero` drives the truch after eveyone's on * Ripple looks directly at Kara, the blood flowing free from the wound on his face Your stray shot got me. How do you know it was mine? * Scott looks at Ripple. "Uh, you okay?" I know how battles work. *concentrates and the wound closes, leaving a jagged scar* I don't see how any fire can be friendly... * Zero` honks the horn, yelling as he passes--and runs over some--running mavericks. Nice aim. * Scott leans against the wall. I try. * Zero` floors it, heading for the base NRP> Doesn't a caravan usually consist of more than one vehicle? Where's the rest of it? NRP: I blew it up. Got a problem with it? NRP: The mavericks got off and attacked, they're abandoned now. NRP> Oh. *** JD|PainkillerMakeNap has quit IRC (I shall return!) *** Wiendigo has quit IRC (I've never seen a man eat so many chicken wings) * Zero` pulls out the CD-esque comm Yo, open up the gates this is.. *looks at the iteneraty of the delivery* E-19.. * Ripple falls silent waiting Base: *seems to shake in the distance *to Kara* That doesn't look good.. *keeps his speed* I think we might have company.. Mavs: *pour out in waves* ... Craaapp... How'd I guess? * Zero` looks at Ripple Run as many of them as you can down. I have an idea. Oh? * Zero` nods back at where the barge is left That's big and fast.. *grins sadistically* use that to run em over with? That, and bust our way in. Heh heh, you got it boss. *warps back to the barge and fires it up* Comm to Zero: Lets rock. * Ripple punches the accellerator and hangs on * Zero` runs over a maverick, the truck bouncing like a speedbump * Scott puts away his rifle, and readies his grenade launcher, to throw out the windows at the ones we don't run over. * Zero` looks back at the others NRP> Err, to fire grenades out the window, that is. Get ready, we have some heat coming our way... * Ripple runs over a few mavericks randomly swerving to run over as many as he can * Hotaru-chan readies herself. Well, this is a desertm of course theree's some--Oh. * Kara reloads her guns * Zero` grins Comm to Rip: Slam the doors! Comm: on it. You're enjoying this, aren't you? * Ripple aims for the doors and cranks up the speed, holding it as steady as he can * Ripple at the last second, he warps back to the supply truck, rolling into it landing at Hotaru's feet * Zero` looks at Hotaru Every glorious second. * Scott watches tthe barge... WHo me? Man, I forgot how much I loved this job.. Welcome back, Ripple. NRP: Various mavericks: *make squelching sounds as they get hit by a truck* Door: *explodes into a mushroom cloud, hundreds of mavs are mowed down by the still going barge* Thank you. *stands and checks his weapons* ... That worked better than I thought. Now, lets cause a bit of havok shall we? * Scott looks out the window. How much of the mav horde is left? Take out every Mav... for great Justice Easier to say Kill all of the fuckers. * Ripple grins, and pulls out his rifle from its holster on his back All of this base will belong to us... *drives the truck through* EVERYONE OFF AND CAUSE SOME HELL! Yeah, but that doesn't sound so noble. It works much better. *jumps down and runs off to destroy whatever he can get his hands on * Zero` dives off the truck into the thick of the battle, slashing his saber with a grin * Hotaru-chan jumps down, slicing a mav with her beam saber. * Kara leaps out of the truck, sending multiple fireballs in a Genocide like manner at everything that moves "DIE DIE DIE DIE!" * Scott fires a grenade out the window at some mavs before readying his hunter saber and jumping off the truck. * Ripple randomly slashes at mavericks that happen to get in the general vicinty of his blades Mavs: Swarm out, having only mediocre (200 AP) weapons, but many--many of them. Mavs: *fire at Zero and Scott* Cover me for a second! *takes cover behind Zero* * Hotaru-chan charges at the closest bunch, keeping her "wings" over her like shields. * Kara leaps ontop of the truck, gathering all the fire energy on the battle deilf into a large ball, sending it up into the sky, making it explode in a violent blinding (Litterally blind mavs for a few seconds?) light, thousands of fireballs rain down from the sky * Scott crouches behind his shield. *Feild NRP> Can I reflect shots with my hunter saber? I forgot. You have no chance to survive make your time * Hotaru-chan slices a couple of mavs open, fighting frenziedly *mutters something, then raises both fists, blasting ripplewave after ripplewave at the mavs, taking a good chunk to the ground with its shockwave effect * Zero` yells, slashing two mavericks in half GM: *ripple is tackled and held down* DAMNIT *struggles to fight them off, huge muscles straining* * Kara rushes over to ripple, slashing at the mavs holding him down *** Diamondback has joined #taw GET OFF EM! * Zero` slashes one off of Ripple, spinning around to watch his one back at the same time Mav: *bits Kara* * Ripple glares at one, and sends a PSIbolt into its head *bites * Hotaru-chan slices frenziedly, ripping into the mavs, almost oblivious * Ripple stands *** Diamondback has left #taw Mav: *slams Hota-chan into the ground, rearing his saber back You just pissed me off. AGH!!! *fires at the mav's head with her gun * Ripple slashes at the mav that has Hota-chan down Hotaru! *yells, too far away to get there in time, seeing Rip take it out* Heh. * Hotaru-chan throws the already dead mav off with telekinesis. * Scott flies towards some mavs, then moves up just a bit to fly right over their heads, holding the beaam saber out below him to try and cut through as many mav heads as possible. *to Rip* *transfers a little of his energy* * Hotaru-chan throws around some more mavs, glowing slightly. * Zero` stops to cross his arms for a moment This is a joke. * Ripple grins like a maniac, as the purple glow around his fists suddenly spreads across his entire body, and out five feet Lets rumble. * Ripple fires a MASSIVE ripplewave from both fists into the mavs, ripping the ones at hte front to shreads * Zero` sommersaults with hsi saber, taking out a group that's rushing him *to Rip* * Ripple keeps slashing at the ones that move into his range while charging a ripplewave up in one fist Zero's team: *rushes single mavericks at a time, blasting them to shreds* * Hotaru-chan slices wildly at the mavs, seemingly in a rage. * Kara is hiy by one of ripple's wave as a result of being so close and scremas and flys back cursing ripple, damning him to hell, ect ect. * Zero` looks at Kara in disbelief I've been to hell. Its not that interesting.. *runs a mav through* She just walked into it? * Ripple shrugs while blasting another behind Zero with a ripplewave taking off its head * Hotaru-chan laughs insanely, decapitating another couple of mavs I dont know, I dont care. * Zero` aims his blaster at a group, firing a level 6 blast * Ripple forms a plasma ball in one fist Mavs: *are.. completely and utterly decimated* * Ripple looks around Not bad for an hours work. Is that it? ..... *looks around* This it? * Ripple flips the plasma ball in the air * Ripple then goes to check on Kara * Kara gets up, a bit bloody "Oh man.. my clothes are ruined..." You ok? * Scott lands near Ripple. "Wow. Wonder why they don't have any as skilled as us...?" @_@ * Kara glares at Ripple "Do I LOOK OK to YOU!?" * Zero` looks around * Hotaru-chan shakes her head. * Scott looks over at the others. "Is anybody hurt?" * Ripple offers a hand What the hell were you guys doing up there in space? Yipe, that was... ... We just wiped out an entire army, it looks like.. Yeah... GM: *the mavericks are piled upon each other* I think that must be an ATLAN thing... * Kara stands on her own, refusing ripple's help Someones gonna need to clean up. Let their bodies burn... * Ripple shrugs and grabs her sholder, healing her by force * Kara growls, but doesnt object * Ripple releases her once the healings done, then steps off to examine the distruction I actually... enjoyed... that. * Hotaru-chan looks a little scared. * Kara causes the mav bodies to burst into flame"What now?" *** Storm has left #taw Its been a while since I really cut loose.. the little one doesn't give you much for battles.. unless its with dirty diapers.. We set up explosives inside the base.. * Scott hmms. "Wonder if we can salvagge any of their stuff?" ... maybe... It'd be a good idea. NRP: WOO HOO... only 300 minutes left to download FF: Spirits within! Load it onto the truck! I'll handle the explosives. * Ripple walks towards the base I'm going to kick your ass ripple next time I get the chance. *Directly into Kara's brain* < You can try. > You ruined my outfit! Your ass is grass Mister! *** JD has joined #taw *** ChanServ sets mode: +o JD * Scott gathers up stuff. "Wonder if the base's computer would have some interesting data?" Let's find out. It might.. NRP; *idly wonders if kara meant that... then grins..* this is gonna get interesting.... I've only got 8 vials on my sholder... * Zero` orders his men to start loading the trucks Don't use Hyper unless it's a life or death situation, okay? * Ripple meanwhile, is busy wandering around the corridors looking for ideal places to plant explsives. * Zero` heads out of the loading docks and into the main area of the base, a sharp change form the desert * Scott tosses some stuff onto the trucks, then walks over to Zero, following him to help with retreiving datat from the base if he can. * Hotaru-chan sticks with Scott and Zero NRP: Too bad he didnt hear that. Err... d'you think this place might have some, like, automatic turrets or something? I took out the central defense system before you came, remember? That one computer was the brain of all the automatic defenses. Oh, good. * Scott looks around for an accesss terminal. * Ripple places a couple explosives in an out of the way area, and sets it on a timer for twenty-five minutes So... this should be easy, right? From here.. ...Isn't ripple gonna blow up the base...?" COMM: "How much time have we got?" I wonder how the other team is fairing? Were the people we sent any good? * Ripple then does the same at a few other locations, synching the explosives with his timer. He also plants one in the reactor Comm: About twenty minutes. I would suggest being a long way from here.. they've got an old reactor. * Scott has a digital timer display on his visor's HUD set for 20 minutes... *to Rip* Well, let's go on and get.. We'd better start searching faster... There's gotta be a terminal here somewhere... COMM: Did you see any other Mavericks, Ripple? * Hotaru-chan helps search * Ripple appears next to Zero NRP: *stalks Kara and Speak for credit card info so he can pay for his derned everquest* Nope. Hrm. Pull out! We already have all the information that we need, Scott. * Zero` walks out of the base, back into the desert Okay. Lets get the hell out of here.. once that reactor goes this entire area for a couple km anyway.. * Scott flies after Zero... ... Just how old was that reactor you mentioned? It looked like a first or second generation fusion reactor... * Scott clips his shield back onto his back. * Hotaru-chan follows Zero. ..... Oh shit. RUN! *opens a warp portal to the farthest location he can see* IN .... That works too. * Zero` dashes through, followed by his men * Hotaru-chan runs as fast as she can. .... I dont have all the power in the world to keep this open, you wanna stay here and fry or what? * Scott flies tthrough the portaal. * Ripple grits his teeth as it starts shrinking How are those trucks we had doing? Did they get away? *** Kara has quit IRC (Ping timeout) A few of my men are driving them. Dont make me do this...... * Ripple psychiclly yanks Hotaru-chan and Kara into the portal, jumping through closing it immdeiatly afterward You think we're far enough? Let's find out. * Zero` pulls out a remote .... Are all of our men out? Should be. I got the last two. *glances at Hotaru and Kara* * Zero` looks over in the distance, the trucks several kilometers away @_@ * Scott looks towards tthe distant location of the base, having his visor ggive him a zoomed-in view. I wouldnt watch it too close there scott.. you'll melt your retina. * Zero` presses the button * Ripple shields his eyes Just like the 4th of july. * Zero` 's visor pulls down over his eyes as he watches * Hotaru-chan turns away slightly I'd say better. *can see the explosion through the flesh on his hand* NRp: assuming it did explode. : A second visor comes down over the first one in his helmet, to protect his eyes. GM: *nothing happens* .... Son of a... .... Do I have to go back there? * Zero` hits the remote, triggering the explosion ...Nope. That worked. * Hotaru-chan laughs Woooooow.... * Ripple turns away Makes me wish I brought some 2 million sunblock and a camera... Makes me glad I don't have skin to burn, really. At least i'll have a good tan. * Scott holds his shield out in front of himself, and activates his psionic barrier too, just to be on the safeside. Or develop a really bad skin cancer. * Zero` looks on at the utterly destroyed base Well, mission accomplished? Lets get a move on to the other group.. *tries contacting DB* * Zero` looks around Pupil: Woot! *to Rip* * Scott clips his shield to the back of his armor again as he stops projecting his barrier. *** Hotaru-chan has quit IRC (Ping timeout) *to Rip* * Scott 's second visor goes back up into his helmet. "So, what do we do now?" *to Rip* We're done here. Yup.. Let's head back to base. *hails a shuttle* *** Hotaru-chan has joined #TAW NRP: Miss anything? NRP: Nothing except a little dialog Shuttle: *lands near them shortly after* NRP: *writes in his diary* Everyone on.. * Hotaru-chan gets on. * Ripple hops on *to Rip* * Scott follows Zero. "I still wonder, though -- Why were none of the mavericks a match for us? Isn't it odd? Where are all the skilled ones?" * Scott follows. Maybe at the other base... * Zero` looks at Scott Yo, we need to go pick up DB and the others... Those were the skilled ones... You guys.. damn... *looks away( * Ripple directs Zero to DB and the stealth crew's location * Zero` gives them to the Pilot *to Rip* Pilot: The origin site of the wasteland? Eeeright cheif! Wow... Wasteland? Huh? Place where X and me fought, setting off the reactor... Shuttle: *speeds over the land, heading towards them* *to Rip* *** Diamondback has joined #taw *** Garland has joined #taw *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Garland ... * Scott looks out the window. *** Shroud has joined #taw Should be here pretty quick. GM: *the mile wide crater can bee seen over the horizon, with three dots off to the side* * Garland waves his arms to them That'd be them. Yup. Land pilot. Pilot: Eeeeerrrrrrriiiiiiggggght! *to Rip* GM: *shuttle lands* *To DB* ...What reactor? * Garland steps on *to Rip* <...Given the options...> Scott: Read the history when I up it... * Diamondback boards You dont know any history? Where the hell are you from? NRP: that was NRP... NRP: mine wasnt. * Gravedigger storms on and heads towards the back What the hell's up his ass? * Garland looks at Rip <...I hope your mission went better than ours.> Wien went rouge. How'd your's go? Base is rubble. We kicked some ass! * Diamondback sighs and sits True.. At least you all faired well. *** Kara has joined #TAW Hrm. NRP: Well screw you all! NRP: did I miss much? Though.. Zero, didn't you say you were all teleported out before the reactor went? That's true... NRP: Bah, wien sucked ass. * Garland throw the armor pieces onto the ground * Ripple glances at the armor GM: *shuttle skims accross the atmosphere, approaching the base* Pilot: Concord, eat your heart out! GM: *armor pieces look like damaged Zero armor* .... I.. Hrm.. ... where the hell did those come from? Where did you find that? Weird. That armor looks just like yours! In the caverns underneith ground zero. .... Hmm.. I'll have to ask X. Shuttle: *Lands, all the men get off of the shuttle* NRP: X: I raped you while you were thought dead. I hope you dont mind.. * Garland steps off, keeping his eye on Zero * Gravedigger stays behind * Scott follows Garland. X: *steps out* Well, how'd it go? * Diamondback heads off, but leans next to the shuttle Fine, but what's this? *holds up the armor* X: I.. I don't know.. Looks like yours! * Ripple steps off We were teleported out by those aliens before then.. weren't we...? *tries to remember* Huh? What's going on? Which aliens? We were teleported out by an alien race wanting to help, but not become directly involved... *grabs his head trying to remember* But... before that...? X: Zero? Whats wrong? I.. can't.. remember before that... * Zero` falls to his knee *** Garland has quit IRC *** Slash has joined #taw *** Zero` is now known as Garland Zero? Zero? Are you okay? Damn.. my head.. hurts.... X: What's going on? Zero? Zero? ...? Does someone have a stiff drink on them? ... That doesnt sound like zero... * Diamondback watches intently, trying to pry into Zero/Slash's mind Not the one I've spoken too, anyway... *scratches his head* Something's wrong * Slash there is no memories that DB can pick out of the utter confusion ... It'd have to be.. * Hotaru-chan tries to read Zero's mind *** Kezef has joined #taw Hello? Did anyone hear me? NRP: Session. Alcohol... * Ripple shrugs There should be some on the Horizo-*looks over to it, where nothing s* * Garland yells "BASTARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" to the sky Wiendigo will pay.... Will someone tell me who the fuck I am, what i'm doing in this crap-ass red armor instead of a nice stealthy color.. like black.... ... Black..? * Diamondback thinks back Yes, you heard me. * Scott blinks. "Huh? Watcha mean, Zero?" <...I knew it.> I said Black. Do I have to spell it out for you? You've switched bodies. That sounds eerily like an old friend.. Who the fuck is slash, and switched bodies with WHO? * Hotaru-chan tries to work out what happened. * Garland looks at DB How do you know that's Slash? .oO{I could've sworn... hrm...} Slash is the original owner of the body you're in. X: .... Uh.. Hi? Zero? I'm guessing so... Which means Slash is in Zero's body. What's the last thing you remember? The only thing I know that is true right now is that I'm not, nor have ever been Zero, and I have a fucking headache... ... o...kay... I remember.... aliens... teleport..beam.. then nothing.. What's your name? Also does anyone have some nice gloss black spraypaint on them? I... dont.... know.... I recall.... an asteroid... We can get that fixed on Origin, I guess... <...If there was a good bar around, I'd say some beer would loosen the memory a little...> Asteroid? Rage.... someone shooting at me.... then nothing ... NRP: He likes Vodka? SLASHIE'S BACK! NRP: I didnt say that.. Ripple did.. NRP: That would be Rip that said that, Gar. Who's this someone..? NRP: Bah... <...Describe this 'someone'.> *glares at DB and Ripple* I Heard that. and I'd like in on that vodka if you've got some. <...Let's concentrate on finding a bar first.> * Garland pulls off his pack He was..... black armor.... one normal eye... armor that.. was..... blue... striped... I was saving this for after... black hair..? * Garland is known to be a heavy drinker, but not often drunk * Diamondback raises an eyebrow, forming a mental picture * Garland hands him a bottle of whickey *wiskey, even * Slash downs it with ease * Diamondback transmits a telepathic message to Garland Ahhh.. that hit the spot .... I've only ever seen one person drink that much that fast.. * Garland looks at DB Yup... Why's everyone standing around being so bloody quiet? * Diamondback nods, his eyes flashing purple again for a brief instant before fading back And where the hell are my blades? * Garland nlooks at Slash * Diamondback looks at Rip What blades? *holds out his warp blades* * Garland looks back at Rip Those'd be the ones.. bloody thief.. *warps them to his hands* X: Well.. this is different... X: Zero.. isn't Zero? .... *looks at DB and Rip* *** Hotaru-chan has quit IRC (Ping timeout) Why the hell do you keep calling me 'Zero'? I thought we had established that I am not zero. X: Sorry... * Garland looks at DB and Rip *to Garland and Rip* * Garland looks at the two * Slash does a complex manouver with the blades that looks very entrancing and exceedingly dangerous... I think we've established he's Slash, how, we've yet to figure out. * Diamondback nods and forms two psionic blades in his hands, and mimics the maneuver I like that name... 'Slash'. Has a certain... ring to it. * Slash grins like a maniac, sheathing his blades in one fluid move Has for years.. we just have to figure out how this is is. * Diamondback dissipates the blades, still thinking I dont even want to know. * Garland looks at Slash Do any of our faces ring any bells? * Slash looks back, no recognition whatsoever If I say that you do, can I go? <...Oh, come on...> .. Hey.. Rip.. Yea..? Was it you or Death Star that had Slash's memory disc? That would have been DeathStar. * Garland curses the name Death Star again... * Diamondback shakes his head Who is this 'Death Star' character..... sounds like something out of a bad movie.. > Slash lives on... I'm beginning ot believe no people refuse to die now, too. Session Ends