Session 175: Climax Part One

Session Start: Mon Aug 12 15:45:41 2002
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20020812.log'
[Alicia] NRP: I'm here, BTW
[DeathStar] NRP: *waits for that SESSION BEGINS*
*** Alicia is now known as Hotaru-chan
[DeathStar] SESSION BEGINS
[DeathStar] Lazy bums
[DeathStar] Climax Part One
[DeathStar] Time Chart: September 30th, 2207
[DeathStar] Location: Fury's Hanger.
* Garland stands with his arms crossed, shifthing his tunic lightly
* DeathStar stands there with Katrina. Nearby a shuttle is being prepped to take her and Sharlena to Earth to stay at Booster's oprhanage during the upcoming battle.
* Garland` stands near Sharlena, trying to act non-chalant.
[Garland`] You ready, Shar?
[DeathStar] NRP: BTW, this is Act One: The Gathering
* DeathStar looks at Katrina
* Garland looks at Garland` from a distance
[DeathStar] You're going to be okay, alright?  It's just going to be for a few days.
[DeathStar] And I'm sure Booster will treat you just fine with the other kids.
[DeathStar] Katrina: But I don't wanna go.
* Ariel stands with DS. She's smiling, though the look in her eyes shows that it's hard to send her off, even for a little while.
* DeathStar clucks his tongue, unsure on how to handle this situation
* Garland` sees Sharlena is being quiet.
[Garland] Sharlena: AH-HUH! *runs around in circles and then jumps ont the shuttle, just as ever eager to go places as Garland was*
[Garland`] You're going to behave, right?
[Dias] NRP: BRB
[Ariel] It'll be okay Kat.  DS and I just have to go on a little trip.
[DeathStar] Well, Kat --- if you go...and behave...I'll...have Ariel bake you a cake.  How's that sound?
[DeathStar] Katrina: *sniff* Really?
[Ariel] .oO( Note to self... learn to bake. )
[Garland] Sherlena: *is on the shuttle now*
[DeathStar] Of course.  Isn't that right, Ariel?
* Garland` shakes head, smiling.
* Garland turns, walking towards the doors of the hangar
[Ariel] *nervously* Sure thing. ^^｡
[DeathStar] Katrina: Yay!  *makes a face* I still don't wanna go...
* DeathStar points
[DeathStar] Sharlena will be with you.  You don't want to make her unhappy because you're holding up the shuttle, do you?
[DeathStar] Katrina: No...
[DeathStar] So go on.  It'll only be a few days.  Alright?  And then Ariel will make you a nice cake.  
[DeathStar] Computer: And pray the cake doesn't kill you.
[DeathStar] ...
[Ariel] *leans down and kisses Katrina on the forehead*  Go on Kat.  You'll have fun on Earth.  We'll be back soon.
* Ariel nearly facefaults at the computer's comment, but retains her composure
[DeathStar] Katrina: O-Okay.  *hops onto the shuttle.  The doors shut and the shuttle lifts off and heads for Earth*
[Garland`] Well, there they go!
* Garland` walks off.
*** Garland` is now known as Admiral_Drake
* Admiral_Drake walks in as Hianule leaves.
* Garland glances at Drake
[Admiral_Drake] Hey, Death Star.  So far I haven't gotten news from any of our people sent out to find the others.  Right now Seraphna is on Lunaris holding some funerals still.  I'm not sure if she and Elayne will make it back in time.
[Admiral_Drake] And Diamondback hasn't messaged in yet if he found Spirit and Ripple.  Plus I still haven't gotten in touch with Cheryl and Slasher.  And the pirates are still questionable on appearing, too.
* DeathStar crosses arms and sighs.
[DeathStar] Tomorrow's the big day and we'll probably only have a handful of people.
* Admiral_Drake nods at Garland
[Ariel] We'll pull through.  They haven't said they're not coming yet.  *smiles* They know not to miss out when you're throwing a party.
* Garland nods once.
[DeathStar] Anyway, I need to go find Dominator.  *sighs sadly, missing Katrina* Well, see you guys later.
[DeathStar] PAUSE
Session Close: Mon Aug 12 15:57:52 2002

Session Start: Mon Aug 12 15:59:44 2002
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20020812.log'
[Ripple] September 29th, 2207
[Ripple] Location: Earth
* Ripple stands in the yard of his home, working on repairing a fence.
[Ripple] [Hey, Andrea, how are you doing in there?]
[Spirit] [*small sigh*  With all of the juggling in here, you'd think I joined the circus.]
* Ripple laughs, then goes back to working on the fence. Of course, he cheats by using telekenitics to move the tools.
* Ripple looks up as a shuttle, Alliance style, flies overhead.
[Ripple] [Hm]
[Spirit] [...I'll put on some coffee.]
[Ripple] [Good idea]
* Ripple stands up and neatly places the tools on top of the fence.
[Diamondback] QuasiGM: The tools teeter, then fall off the fence and clatter to the ground.
[Ripple] ...
* Ripple picks them back up with his mind and firmly places them on top of the fence, holding them in place now.
[Diamondback] QuasiGM: A wrench floats out of the box and spins around in midair.
[Ripple] [Who's there?]
* Ripple turns his head in the direction of what he senses.
[Ripple] [It can't be...]
[Diamondback] [...Ah, you're no fun.]
[Ripple] [...aren't you suppose to be, like, dead?]
* Diamondback walks up and leans against the fence
[Diamondback] [Since when did death stop me from pestering you?]
[Ripple] [Well taken].  *walks up and grabs DB in a bear hug, smiling wildly*  [It's been too long, Chris, seven years too long!]
[Spirit] [...] .oO( *mentally mutters as she cleans up a broken mug* )
[Diamondback] [Tell me about it...] *silent for a moment* [So, how's life?]
[Ripple] [It's alright.  We haven't heard much out here except the news of you all vanishing.  We've just been raising the two kids out here on Earth.  It's quiet and safe.]  *pauses*  [Andrea, come on out here and talk to Chris.]
* Spirit quickly hurries out, cleaning the small cut on her hand before healing it as she joins the two.
[Ripple] NRP: Heh, Spirit and Ripple are ooolder than you, DB!
* Diamondback stares at Spirit, forgetting seven years have passed for a moment
* Ripple grins.
* Diamondback shakes his head
[Dias] NRP: BACK
[Spirit] *punches DB in the arm jokingly* [You jerk!  You had us all thinking you were dead.]
[Garland] NRP: BRB
[Diamondback] [Good to see you too. *laughs*]
[Ripple] [I suppose you and the others are all back, too?  And still looking the same age?]
[Diamondback] [Yeah...]
* Diamondback trails off
[Ripple] [Good.  Snipe has gotten out of being a godfather for seven years now.]
[Diamondback] [Funny you should mention him, actually...]
[Ripple] [Yeah?]
[Diamondback] [You've got a long wait ahead of you if you want Snipe as your kids' godfather...]
[Ripple] [What happened?]
* Diamondback bites his lip
[Diamondback] [Well, to be simple... Snipe didn't make it.]
* Ripple nods slowly.
[Spirit] [......]
[Ripple] [I see.]
* Ripple mentally clears his throat.
[Garland] NRP: back.
[Ripple] [What brings you out here all of a sudden, Chris?]
[Diamondback] [Well... the end is finally here.]
[Spirit] [...you mean that in a good way, right?]
[Ripple] [He better.]
[Diamondback] [I'm not too sure... we're assaulting the Tsivrixsh homeworld.]
[Ripple] [And you came here to get us to help...?]
[Diamondback] [I came to invite you to the Fury. You know, party a little before we all die. Again. *laughs*]
* Ripple glances at Spirit
[Ripple] [A party?  Who's idea was that?]
* Diamondback grins
[Spirit] [...I have a feeling we'll need some rhum with that coffee.]
[Ripple] *to Spirit*  [If we can find someone to watch the kids, I think we should go.  It's been a while since we partied with the old gang]
[Spirit] *to Ripple* [I feel like I'm going to regret this, but sure... why not.]
[Ripple] [Count us in, then.]
[Diamondback] [No regrets, guys. And I'm sure the old gang'll be happy to see ya.] *grins*
* Ripple looks briefly puzzled.
* Diamondback gives a thumbs up as his irises flash purple
[Ripple] [You heard us!]
[Diamondback] [Watch what you say with me around...]
[Ripple] [Man, things have really changed in the last few years....]
[Ripple] PAUSE
Session Close: Mon Aug 12 16:24:09 2002

Session Start: Mon Aug 12 16:29:39 2002
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20020812.log'
[Mindscape] Time Chart: September 30th, 2207
[Hotaru-chan] NRP: Michiru appears, in a different way/form.
*** Hotaru-chan is now known as Michiru
[Mindscape] Location: Pirate Base
* Data` talks with Gazer on some weapon ideas, in the lobby area.
*** Cally-Out is now known as Caladia
[Michiru] NRP: BTW, who was red?
[Mindscape] NRP: Red was the old, old founding leader who died aiding in the Hunters in Session 50.
* Riptide snores, laid out in a makeshift bed made of three chairs
* Mindscape stands in the lobby, reading some reports of possible places to rob Tsivrixsh trading spots.
* Ender` stands in a corner watching everyone
* Riptide falls between two of the chairs and crashes to the floor
[Mindscape] [Business has been slow.  Anyone have any good miss----are you okay, Riptide?]
* Michiru watches the stars, thinking, but not all of her attention taken by that.
* Phantasma sits off to one side, cleaning his cannon.
[Riptide] OW!
*** Frog has left #taw
[Riptide] [...Yeah, I'm fine...]
* Riptide stands up, rubbing his rear
[Riptide] [We need a sofa...]
* Mindscape flips through some statistic sheets, much more cautious about his targets than Red ever was.
[Ender`] We did steal one remember? *points to a spot in the corner*
[Riptide] [...Oh.]
[Mindscape] [That was funny.  I don't think that emperor guy of that planet ever got over it.]
* Data` looks over at a red light flickering on a computer. Wandering over it to, he checks it out.
[Data`] Hey, Mindscape!  Some shuttle has entered our planet's atmosphere.
[Mindscape] [What type is it?]
[Phantasma] That was good target practice. *drops a couple large shells on the ground*
* Riptide puts his hands behind his head and begins pacing
[Data`] Seems to be an Alliance class ship.  Shall I let it dock?
[Mindscape] [Why not.  They give us good business now and again.]
[Michiru] And we could use some business right now...
[Riptide] [And besides, I don't know about you, but I'm bored.]
[Mindscape] [Michiru's right]
[Mindscape] [I'm heading into the hanger to greet them.  Anyone else interested in a job can follow me.]
* Mindscape walks down the hallway.
[Ender`] The Alliance has been quite busy too...they should have a lot of money.
* Michiru nods, standing, and then follows Mindscape.
* Ender` follows behind Mindscape
* Mindscape steps into the hanger just as the shuttle lands.
* Riptide follows, passing through various objects of furniture as he does
* Phantasma scoops up the pieces of his gun and follows
[Mindscape] GM: *off to the side is the highly advanced Red Beard III, an improvement over both the first two*
* Data` walks into the hanger a few moments later.
*** Ace_Hunter has joined #taw
* Riptide passes through the wall next to the door to the hangar, whistling a tune
[Michiru] NRP: Ace Hunter!
* Ace_Hunter steps off the shuttle. It has been 2 years since he left the gang and hasn't been heard from since.
[Mindscape] [Ace Hunter.  Good to see you again.]
[Riptide] [...Huh? Hey, it's about time you showed back up, you slacker.] *laughs*
[Ace_Hunter] Oh, it's him.
[Ace_Hunter] NRP: Dammit, that's Data
[Michiru] Coming back to the crew?
* Ace_Hunter slings a riffle over his shoulder.
* Ender` studys Ace Hunter, his mechanical eyes, oscilating
[Ace_Hunter] Yes, if you're interested in an assignment from Dominator.
[Mindscape] [What type of assignment?]
* Phantasma reassembles the 6' long cannon as he listens.
[Riptide] Start talkin', Ace. Ya got me int'rested.
[Ace_Hunter] Two days from now the Alliance is planning an assault on the Tsivrixsh Homeworld.  Dominator wants to know if you'd be interested in joining a party to celebrate the invent, tomorrow, and to join the assault teams the day after.  He's willing to pay.
[Mindscape] (event)
* Riptide looks up at the word "pay"
[Data`] Sounds a bit risky, guys.
[Data`] I mean, the homeworld?  No one knows where that is, I thought.
[Mindscape] [Data's right...]
[Michiru] It seems they've found it...
[Phantasma] Sounds fun.  More things to have go boom.
[Riptide] [Hey, we need money, right?]
[Ace_Hunter] [What is your price?]
[Ace_Hunter] NRP: Minus the []
* Mindscape looks at the others.
[Mindscape] [What shall it be for this assignment?  We all get our share from it, so think carefully.]
[Data`] It better be damn big for something like that...
[Riptide] [I'm with Data. We're talking about the Tsivrixsh homeworld here.]
[Mindscape] [I agree.]
[Ace_Hunter] Two million gil?
* Mindscape checks to see what the others think of that price.
[Ender`] 3 Mill
[Data`] I say 4.  
[Mindscape] [Everyone good with four million as our price?]
* Ender` nods
[Michiru] It sounds fair to me.
[Data`] Yeah
* Phantasma nods.
[Riptide] [Works for me.]
[Mindscape] [You know our motto.  We don't back out of a job until it's done.  Completely.  So our price is high.]
* Ace_Hunter throws out four huge bags onto the floor
[Ace_Hunter] Two million now, another two million when the job is done.
[Ender`] You were ready for this...
[Ace_Hunter] Of course.  I worked with you guys long enough.
* Michiru grins.
[Mindscape] [Good ol' Ace]
[Mindscape] [Alright, lets get the Red Beard III prepped.]
[Phantasma] *looks at the money* I could get a new boom stick...
[Data`] At least we get a party first.
[Mindscape] PAUSE
Session Close: Mon Aug 12 16:49:46 2002

Session Start: Mon Aug 12 16:53:02 2002
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20020812.log'
[DeathStar] Act Two: The Celebration
[DeathStar] Time Chart: October 1st, 2207
[DeathStar] Location: Fury
* Dias works diliginatly on getting the Mechs upto gear for the upcoming battle, the toll of little rest showing on his body
[DeathStar] GM: *in the main conference room, near the hanger, the party is set up.  Tons of food is laid out on tables, music is set up in the corner, tons of chairs and even dance space is available, and in the front of the room is a podium with a microphone.  Standing in the conference room is Dominator, Drake, and DS.
* Eve` helps Dias, covered in grease.
[Eve`] Think this will be ready by tomorrow?
[Dias] I hope so..
* Garland moves about the Fury
* Blackjack taps the mic
* Dominator stands there.
[Blackjack] Testing, testing...
* DeathStar covers his hears as it blasts out
* Blackjack taps the mic again, setting off ear-piercing feedback
* Ariel winces.
[Dias] Even with the help of the few techs that Dom borrowed me....it still might not be enough
* Garland enters the room, glancing at Jared
[DeathStar] Ow!
[Garland] Feedback.
* Blackjack quickly flips off the mic
* Hianule looks at the food.
[Hianule] Mmm
[Ariel] 6[7[14Siawase7]6] *covers his ears*
[Dominator] Heh, nice one, BJ.
[Blackjack] You see, Dom, THIS is why you don't get me to set up the equipment.
[DeathStar] Drake: Do us all a favor, Blackjack...save us.
[Dominator] I'll remember that.
* Blackjack drops behind the podium and starts playing with the volume levels
[DeathStar] Looks like no one showed up outside our group...
[Eve`] .
[Dominator] .
* Garland stands in the corner, silent with a cup of punch in his hand.
[Hianule] .
[DeathStar] GM: *falling out of hyperspace is DB's shuttle*
* Hianule grabs a slice of cake and eats it.
* Blackjack stands up again
[Blackjack] Cover your ears, everybody...
[DeathStar] Computer: Diamondback has arrived, sirs.  Shall I get you anything else?  A spot of tea, perhaps?
* DeathStar jaw drops as he stares at the computer's mircophone area.
[DeathStar] Drake: Was that thing just...polite?
* Blackjack flips the mic on and winces, covering his ears - despite the fact that nothing happens
[Hotaru-chan] DB's back already?
[DeathStar] Computer: Cheerio.
[Dias] When's that party supposed to start?
* Ariel pinches herself to make sure she's not dreaming
* Blackjack sighs
[DeathStar] ...we're all going to die tomorrow.  It's a sign...
[Blackjack] .oO{I did it...}
[Eve`] 10 minutes from now.
[Garland] I think someone formatted it. *sips and then falls silent again*
[Blackjack] *into mic* Testing, testing...
* Blackjack nods
[DeathStar] Computer: Fooled you, assholes.
[DeathStar] Computer: BWAHAHAHAHA
[DeathStar] ...aaah, I feel much better now.
[DeathStar] Drake: Oh thank God...
[Ariel] 6[7[14Siawase7]6] *breaths a sigh of relief*
[Garland] Drake, you have a system restore disk for the computer's AI?
[DeathStar] Drake: 'Fraid not.
[Ariel] NRP: BB in 10min
* Dias sighs and works harder
[DeathStar] GM: *Db's shuttle docks*
[Garland] Shame. Oh well, before we die, that thing's going to be singing songs about daisies.
* Hianule keeps eating cake.
*** Diamondback has joined #taw
*** ChanServ sets mode: +o Diamondback
[DeathStar] Ripple: *hops off the shuttle as soon as it lands* [Man, it's been a while]
* Diamondback stretches as he gets off, yawning
[DeathStar] Computer: God, it's YOU, Ripple.  I had hoped you expired.
[DeathStar] Ripple: [Don't make me rip out your motherboard.]
[Eve`] Hey, Ripple's here, Dias.
* Diamondback opens his hand at the speaker. [Don't make me do anything you might regret, hmm?]
[Hotaru-chan] Hey Rip! Long time no see, huh?
[DeathStar] Ripple: [Hello, Hotaru-chan.]
[Hotaru-chan] NRP: And I don't think Ripple ever met Hota... except in RA
[DeathStar] NRP: I didn't think so either...'cept maybe Psionic Wars.
[Hotaru-chan] NRP: Ah yeah.
[Dias] ...*turns his head towards Ripple* Ripple?
[DeathStar] Ripple: [Dias, how are you doing!]
* Dominator sips some punch, listening to some Earth song.
[Dias] I'm good...
[DeathStar] Ripple: [Where's the beer?]
* Diamondback telekinetically grabs a cup and fills it with punch with seemingly no effort
* Eve` wipes her face, smearing some grease.
[Diamondback] [If I know these idiots, right here.] *takes a swallow*
[Dias] Conference room...*goes back to work*
* DeathStar glances as the cup flies out of the conference room.
[DeathStar] ...that was unusual.
[DeathStar] Drake: That was just strange.
[Blackjack] ...Chris is home.
* DeathStar hums the X-Files theme, though he could have never seen the show.
[DeathStar] Ripple: *wanders into the conference room*
[Diamondback] [You know, I probably just scared them.] *shrugs* [Oh well.]
* Garland continues to silently sip his punch
* Diamondback takes another swallow as he walks into the conference room
[DeathStar] Ripple: *stares at both Garlands*
[DeathStar] Ripple: [What's up with THAT?]
[Hotaru-chan] It's great to see everyone again, isn't...
* Hotaru-chan bursts out laughing.
[Blackjack] Hey, Andrew! Good to see you. And... don't ask.
* Hianule is eating some little hotdogs now.
[Hotaru-chan] Meet Garland and Hianule.
* Blackjack goes back to fiddling with some wires
[Hotaru-chan] I'm not saying who's who.
* DeathStar stands off to the side, near a viewport.
[DeathStar] GM: *suddenly another shuttle, heavily battlescared, heads for the dock*
[DeathStar] (scarred)
[Blackjack] QuasiGM: The stereo flips on at full volume, rocking the entire room.
[DeathStar] Computer: Unidentified shuttle docking.
* DeathStar grabs his ears, unable to hear the computer.
* Blackjack frantically yanks a wire out, silencing the stereo
* Eve` glances in the direction of the conference room at the loud sound.
[Eve`] What the hell?
[Blackjack] Uh... heh heh...
[Dias] *turns towards the new shuttle* 
[Garland] We should be saving the party for afterwards.
[DeathStar] Ripple: [Like, nice one, Jared]
[Dias] Computer....identify the new shuttle.
[Dominator] There's a reason we didn't, Garland.
* Dominator sips his drink.
[Blackjack] I do my best. *rubs his ear*
[DeathStar] Computer: Unknown.  Seems to be Earth made.
* Garland looks at Dom
[Diamondback] *sips his drink* [Figures. We have unexpected guests. Hey computer, tell them to call before they drop in next time.]
[Dias] Computer, bring bay defenses online
[DeathStar] Computer: Fine.  *does so*
[DeathStar] Shuttle: *docks*
* Dias stands upright and studys the ship
* DeathStar steps out into the hanger.
* Hianule seems to be getting tipsy off eating the cake.
* Diamondback takes another sip of the punch, and sniffs it
[DeathStar] Shuttle: *ramp lowers*
* Garland looks at Hianule
[Diamondback] [This... is unexpected. The punch isn't spiked.]
* Eve` grabs a blaster.
* Garland tosses DB a bottle of gin passively.
* Diamondback whistles as he makes his way back to the table
[DeathStar] Paladin: *steps off the shuttle, wearing a black coat.  He eyes Dias with some disdain*
[DeathStar] ....hm.
* DeathStar turns and walks back into the conference room.
* Blackjack sees Diamondback, but doesn't say anything, instead just shaking his head
[Dias] ....Give me a reason Paladin...
[DeathStar] Paladin: I'm not here to play your games, Dias.  *heads for the conference room* I was asked to show.
[Dias] Computer, drop defenses
[DeathStar] Computer: *whiney voice* Fine.
[DeathStar] Ripple: *drinks some punch*  [You call this a party?  Where's the strippers?  Andrea is still asleep on the shuttle.]
* Diamondback sips the punch and smacks his lips. [Muuuuch better.]
[Dias] ...We should head into the party Eve..
[DeathStar] Paladin: *steps into the conference room-turned-party-room, and stands in a corner, opposite of the one DS is in*
* Diamondback swats Ripple across the back of the head
[Eve`] Right.
* Eve` stands up and walks towards the conference room, not bothering to clean up.
[Diamondback] [Andrea would kill you if she heard you say her name and "stripper" in the same sentence.] *laughs*
* Hotaru-chan laughs too.
[DeathStar] GM: *the Red Beard III drops out of hyperspace*
* Dias grabs a rag and wipes his face and hands off
* Eve` steps into the conference room and grabs a glass of punch.
[Eve`] I'm here.  Happy?
* Dias walks in a few minutes after Eve
* Garland glances at Eve
*** X1-Gone is now known as X1
[DeathStar] PAUSE
*** Disconnected
Session Close: Mon Aug 12 17:15:29 2002

Session Start: Mon Aug 12 19:23:32 2002
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20020812.log'
[DeathStar] Time Chart: October 2nd, 2207
[DeathStar] Location: Dom's Flag Ship
* DeathStar stands in the hanger, prepping the shuttle.
* Snipe inspects his mech.
* Hotaru-chan seems unusually sombre.
* DeathStar sets the backpack with the nuke on the ground.
* Diamondback inspect the Jack of Diamonds as well, muttering under his breath
*** Caladia is now known as Cally-Away
* Cally-Away is away -( away )- at 10:49a -( P:On / L:On )-
* Ariel goes over last minute preperations
* Xrileshr has isolated himself from the others.
[Dias] NRP: Back
* Dominator stands on the bridge with a sober Hianule.
* DeathStar looks at Ariel
[DeathStar] I can't figure out why Garland left before the big meeting.
[Snipe] Eve: *hangs from her mech, checking out a few things*
[Dias] I've kept your mech in shape...added some upgrades Snipe....it's faster...I call it Omega Isolater..
[Blackjack] There's no telling. *leans against the wall, watching DS*
[Ariel] 5[6[4Cheryl6]5] *fixes up Ariel's old mech*
[Snipe] It's a beauty, Dias.  Thanks.
[Diamondback] [Hey Dias, did you fix mine up any?]
[DeathStar] Think us old people can handle such a dangerous mission?
[Hotaru-chan] Snipe, you better come back alive...
* Snipe glances at Hotaru and smiles
[Ariel] 6[5[13Emily5]6] *sits on Hota's shoulder*
[Snipe] That's my plan.
* Slasher looks over at Eve's mech, it's slender frame and light white wings
[Blackjack] Like I said, it's just like old times.
[Blackjack] ...OLD times. *laughs*
[Dias] Aye..*points to his DB's mech* It's been designed to merge with your psionic powers..
[Dominator] *hits the comm to all Hunters*
[Dominator] We are ten minutes from the homeplanet.  Get ready, people.
[Diamondback] [Really? All right!]
* DeathStar frowns thoughtfully
[DeathStar] I got a bad feeling
* DeathStar grabs the backpack and places it gently in the shuttle.
[Dias] You'll have a quicker advantage...Plus it should amplify some of your psionics..
[Blackjack] That's a good thing. I think.
* Snipe grins at Hotaru, one of his famous grins
[Snipe] See you when this is over -- count on it.
[Diamondback] *stares at his mech* [I take back everything I've ever said about you, Dias.]
* DeathStar hops onto the shuttle and takes the pilot's seat.
* Hotaru-chan smiles back.
* Snipe leaps up and grabs the side of his mech, swinging himself into the cockpit.
* Blackjack steps onto the shuttle and takes a seat, buckling in
* Snipe harnesses himself in, turnign the mech on.
[Dias] Thank Slasher, it was his idea, I just utilized it...*looks over at Eve*
* Diamondback teleports into his mech's cockpit and powers it up
[DeathStar] I hope Drake likes sideline duty.  He seemed depressed.
[DeathStar] Eve: I like it.
[DeathStar] Eve: *gets in, buckling in*
* Dominator stands on the bridge, taking deep breaths.
[Ariel] It's the big finale and he's sitting out.  I'm surprised Andrea didn't stay.
[DeathStar] Probably for the best.
* Dias smiles and climbs into his mech, hooking up a cable to his right eye and quickly powering the system up*
* Slasher turns to Dom
[Slasher] I'll stay with you, to help keep an eye on the battle.
* Diamondback tests the mech's systems, almost trying to relearn how to use it
* Snipe closes the hatch.
[Slasher] NRP: *wishes he would've had time to pick out a mech pic so he could figure out it's weapons*
[Dominator] Right
* Xrileshr heads down to the hanger and climbs into the shuttle.
[Xrileshr] Paladin: *moves into the shuttle*
[Dominator] ...here we go....*they drop out of hyperspace.  Behind them, 899 other ships emerge.  In front of them is 2000 Tsivrixsh ships, quickly arming themselves.
[Slasher] My friends should be showing up in about 20 minutes..
[Diamondback] [Ever had a bad feeling?]
[Ariel] 6[5[13Emily5]6] *hugs Hota nervously*
[Dominator] ...God help us.  *issues a command to all the ships in his fleet* Launch fighters and mechs.  We need to cover Red Beard III as it heads for the station.  DO NOT destroy that station, repeat, dO NOT destroy it.
[Dominator] GM: *Tsivrixsh ships begin to launch thousands upon thousands of little ships and mechs*
*** Xrileshr is now known as Eve`
* Eve` launches into space.
[Ariel] 10[3[12Ariel3]10] So DS, is this how you pictured it?
* Snipe launches into space.
* DeathStar sits in the cockpit of the shuttle
[DeathStar] I don't know.
*** Slasher is now known as ZenoGias\
[Ariel] 5[6[4Cheryl6]5] *launches*
*** ZenoGias\ is now known as ZenoGias
*** Snipe is now known as Omega_Isolator
* ZenoGias launches quickly taking point
*** Dias is now known as Slasher
* Omega_Isolator flies up behind ZenoGias
*** Diamondback is now known as JackOfDiamonds
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *the Red Beard III moves to intercept the station*
* JackOfDiamonds blasts out the hangar and falls in beside Isolator
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *the Tsivrixsh ships open fire on the Alliance ships, blowing several up.  The Alliance ships fire back.  The entire area soon becomes full of blasts and explosions*
[Omega_Isolator] Holy shit this is something
* Hotaru-chan hugs Em tight
[JackOfDiamonds] [Welcome to the party, boys!]
[Dominator] Steady, people.  We need to hold the line.
* Eve` opens fire on a mech.
* Omega_Isolator dodges fire from some capital ships.
* ZenoGias begins weaving between blasts
[Omega_Isolator] Where the hell is Kyouki and her mech?
[Ariel] 6[13[14 Cheryl 13]6] Whooooo! It's a par-ty!
* Omega_Isolator keeps dodging, unable to fire any.
* JackOfDiamonds dodges incoming blasts and mentally prepares
* ZenoGias wing's curve backwards as he spins, dodging and weaving
* Eve` avoids blasts.
*** Kyouki has joined #TAW
*** ChanServ sets mode: +o Kyouki
* Kyouki finally launches
* Omega_Isolator zooms forward and blasts an incoming mech
* Slasher keeps an eye on the gun weapon
[Kyouki] NRP: No idea what the mech name is, so... just make something up?
[DeathStar] NRP: Sure
* JackOfDiamonds lances a beam of psionic energy from his mech, striking at the incoming mechs
* Eve` rams a starfighter, blowing it up,.
*** Kyouki is now known as FireFury
[JackOfDiamonds] [Whoo! It works great, Dias!]
*** FireFury is now known as Kyouki
[Dominator] Estimated time until the Red Beard III docks is 10 minutes.  Hold the line!
[Kyouki] NRP: Gah
[JackOfDiamonds] [Comm] Slasher, you're a genius!
* Omega_Isolator spins to the side and blasts an incoming mech.
*** Kyouki is now known as StarFury
* ZenoGias ' staff glows green, and he spins, slashing threw several fighters that fly by him
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: I'm spending too much time dodging. I can't *is hit* think long enough...
* JackOfDiamonds dives to the other side and spears a mech
[JackOfDiamonds] [Comm] Stay focused, Snipe!
[Ariel] NRP: *notes that Spirit's mechs had the same abilities*
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *more Alliance ships blow up, but the Tsivrixsh begin to widdle down, too*
* Omega_Isolator uppercuts an incoming mech, too close to shoot.
[ZenoGias] Comm: Feel it out Snipe, trust your feelings. *shakes from a blast*
* StarFury shoots down a couple of Alliance ships, dodging somewhat erratically
* Eve` dodges three mechs trying to hone in on her.
[ZenoGias] NRP: EEK! KILL HER!
[Eve`] GM: *a blast from a starship blows up 20 Alliance Mechs*
* JackOfDiamonds barrel rolls to avoid a blast, throwing off his equilibrium
[Omega_Isolator] NRP: She's attacking the good guys!
[ZenoGias] Comm: Snipe, I'm going after a starfighter, cover me.
* Omega_Isolator zooms behind ZenoGias.
[StarFury] Comm: I think I've got this now...
* JackOfDiamonds shakes it off in time to catch a blast in the arm
* StarFury actually starts shooting the TSIV now.
* ZenoGias wings curve around his mechs body and he begins building up speed, energy begins flowing around him
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *Alliance is unsure what to do with StarFury*
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: Careful, you two! *blasts the mech that shot him*
[Hotaru-chan] ... what were we thinking...?
* Omega_Isolator blasts two mechs after him
[Hotaru-chan] She's too unstable...
* DeathStar leans against the controls, shaking head.
* ZenoGias entire mech begins to outline itself as energy begins to build up
[DeathStar] We're losing.
[Slasher] 15 more minutes Star...
* Eve` blasts a mech
[Ariel] 5[6[4Cheryl6]5] Comm: Is there anything we can do about those ships? *fires a rain of energy blasts at the incoming Tsiv mechs*
* StarFury seems to have gotten the hang of things now, amazing, picking off Tsiv who are unprotected.
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: I can't get NEAR them.
[Blackjack] Don't give up hope yet, DS...
[StarFury] NRP: I don't believe I *MADE* that mistake
[ZenoGias] *smiles as his mech rams into the shield of a tsiv star cruiser, the energy built up crackling through the shield
* Omega_Isolator blasts at three mechs.
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: Whoo!
[Omega_Isolator] Tsivrixsh Ships: *fire in unision and blow up a ship near Dom's Flag Ship*
* Omega_Isolator zooms around three mechs.
* ZenoGias behind a sonic boom erupts sending out a shockwave that rocks several mechs and star fighters behind him
* Eve` flies near dom's Flag Ship.
* JackOfDiamonds forms two psionic blades and slashes through two mechs
* Eve` blows up two mechs attacking it.
* DeathStar looks around as alarms go off from a hit
* ZenoGias pushes through the shield and his mech blurs through to the other side, ripping through the floors like a knife through butter
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: Hey Eve, you got everything under control back there?
[Dominator] Comm: We need cover.
* Eve` seems to be outnumbered.
[Eve`] Comm: Sure...
* Eve` blasts a few more mechs.
* Eve` gets hit by a three-way blast.
[Riptide] Comm: Forget it. Dias, Snipe, I'm gonna go help Eve!
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: Gotcha.
[Ariel] 6[13[14 Cheryl 13]6] *slashes through a mech with her wings* Comm: They're ripping us apart here!
* StarFury darts around, firing on any visible Tsiv ships.
* ZenoGias spins around to see the star cruiser erupt in an explosion taking out everything around it
[JackOfDiamonds] NRP: Me, of course
* Omega_Isolator gets seperated from Dias
* JackOfDiamonds spins back and opens fire with psionic blasts
* Omega_Isolator begins to get blasted from all sides.
[DeathStar] ...
[Dominator] ...
[StarFury] .oO(I'm not used to having allies...)
[Blackjack] ...
[ZenoGias] Comm: I'm coming back!! *wings spread out and rocket the mech straight towards the others
* Eve` spins around and dodges a few hits.
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: On my way, Eve!
* JackOfDiamonds blasts two mechs, only to catch a shot from another in the leg
[Dominator] Comm: The Red Beard III is getting closer, guys
* Omega_Isolator gets blasted in the arm.
* Eve` takes a shot in the back.
[Eve`] Comm: Ugh...dammit.
* Omega_Isolator blasts a mech.
* ZenoGias wing gets shot and causes him to spin, he quickly recovers and points his hand cannon backwards, firing at the fighter causing it to explode
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: [DAMMIT!] *throws his arms forward, sending a barrage of psionic blasts flying at a group of mechs*
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *another Alliance ship explodes*
[Omega_Isolator] Group of Mechs: *explode*
[Slasher] 8 minutes till the first batch of reinformcements show up..
* Omega_Isolator dodges a capital blast.
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: We can't lose here, guys! Keep up the pressure!
[Dominator] Comm: 4 minutes until the Red Beard III docks.
* ZenoGias weaves from mech to mech, slashing through each one and bluring to the next one
[Omega_Isolator] God, we've only been at this ten minutes and we're losing.
* Omega_Isolator blasts another mech.
[Ariel] 5[6[4Cheryl6]5] *dashes into a group of mechs with her energy lances*
* Eve` blows up three with a wide beam.
* JackOfDiamonds swings the psionic blades through a mech that dared get close, and immediately whips around and fires a psionic beam at two others
* DeathStar looks at the losses total.
[ZenoGias] Comm: DB, try to rack their heads with a psionic blast...
* Omega_Isolator takes a hit in the chest.
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: On it!
* Omega_Isolator spins out of control.
* Eve` zooms upwardm, dodging two mechs.
[Slasher] Comm: Snipe, try to null their electronics.
* JackOfDiamonds tries to scramble the minds of as many of the opposing fighters as he can
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: I'd be dead in the water.
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *many ships go out of control*
[Slasher] Comm: Dias, cover Snipe.
* StarFury dodges blasts, then rushes a group of mechs, slashing almost insanely.
* Omega_Isolator stops his mech.
[ZenoGias] Comm: Got it! *flies towards Snipe*
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: Here we go.
* ZenoGias appears next to Snipe
* Omega_Isolator lifts his hand and suddenly several mechs and fighters go dead, falling through space.
* JackOfDiamonds continues the mental assault, though he has stopped firing
[Slasher] Comm: Cheryl, help Dias cover Snipe..
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *thirteen mechs attack Dias and Snipe*
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *capital ships lock onto Snipe and Dias, firing*
[Slasher] Dom, blasts those mechs dead in the water
[Dominator] Fire at those mechs!
[Dominator] GM: *a blast catches most of the mechs*
* ZenoGias grabs onto Omega and begisn tugging him around
[Dominator] Comm: Red Beard III has docked!
[Slasher] 4 more minutes
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *more fighters drop dead*
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: The battle's not over yet...
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: Ungh....
* JackOfDiamonds stops, and intensifies his mental barrage
[ZenoGias] Comm: Diamondback, I need some cover...
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *capital ships fire at  DOm's ship again*
[Slasher] Shields up!
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *the Flag Ship rumbles*
[DeathStar] Shit.
* StarFury keeps ripping into the enemy mechs with gusto, still not much good at teamwork, though.
* Eve` covers Dias, blowing up two mechs.
[Ariel] 5[6[4Cheryl6]5] *attacks the mechs after Dias and snipe*
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *mechs go after the stopped JOD*
* JackOfDiamonds stops the barrage
[DeathStar] DB and Snipe have confused/taken away power from at least 150 ships.
[DeathStar] Impressive.
[JackOfDiamonds] [So you want some... ok, let's go.]
[DeathStar] NRP: Ships = mechs/fighters
* ZenoGias uses his wings to cover and carry Snipe's mech
* JackOfDiamonds blasts straight "up" and fires at the oncoming mechs
* Eve` gets blasted by a capital ship blast, her mech singed.
[Eve`] GYAH
* ZenoGias slices through several mechs that fly by him and Snipe with his energy staff
* Omega_Isolator keeps trying to deaden more ships.
[Slasher] Computer, damage report!
[Omega_Isolator] Computer: 10% damage to shields.
[Slasher] Comm: Snipe, try to take out one of those capital ships..
* JackOfDiamonds resumes the mental assault, leaving enough concentration out to dodge oncoming shots
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: *strained* Okay.
[Slasher] Dom, get ready to fire on the first one to die..
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *several fighters/mechs come back to life as Snipe stops*
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *a capital ship sputters, slowly, shields gone, but power still on*
[Slasher] NOW DOM!
[Dominator] ..that must be the one.  All ships, target THAT one.
[Dominator] GM: *Alliance ships fire and blow the capital ship up*
[Slasher] Comm: Good job Snipe!
[Omega_Isolator] Mechs: *blast Dias and Eve*
[Eve`] Dammit, those mechs Snipe stopped are back in action
* ZenoGias spins his staff, deflecting 75% of the blasts
* JackOfDiamonds throws himself between Dias and Eve and the mechs, throwing up a shield
* StarFury rushes at the mechs that are attacking Dias and Eve,
[Slasher] Comm: Snipe how're you holding up?
* Omega_Isolator fires at the mechs, too.
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: Tired.
[Omega_Isolator] GM: *400 mechs zoom in on the group*
* JackOfDiamonds drops the shield and opens fire
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: Oh no.
[Slasher] Comm: Concentrate Snipe, you'r doing this...
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: ...That's not good.
[Eve`] We can't beat all those.
* ZenoGias flicks a row of switches and his wings arch up an the tips begin to crackle with energy
* Omega_Isolator looks at them incoming.
* JackOfDiamonds holds his hands together and begins channeling psionic energy between them
* Omega_Isolator fires at as many as he can.
* DeathStar looks at the outer shield
[DeathStar] It's still up...
* JackOfDiamonds draws his hands back and throws them forward, launching a large beam at the oncoming mechs
* Omega_Isolator fires at the mechs.
* ZenoGias wings arc forward, and several hundred mini concussion missiles launch out and fly towwards the oncoming group of mechs,
* Eve` opens fire.
* StarFury fires at the mechs too.
[Dominator] Comm: All available mechs, aid the Hunters.
* JackOfDiamonds sustains the beam as best he can, but begins to strain
* Omega_Isolator tires.
[Dominator] *200 mechs have been taken out, 200 more come on*
[Slasher] MiniGM: *suddenly a group of about 75 ships drop out of hyperspace and begin firing on the mechs coming towards the 200 mechs from the side
*** Ariel is now known as Aiji
[Eve`] Comm: YES!
*** Hotaru-chan is now known as Hioku
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: We are SAVED
[Slasher] Shiva: The other's will be here in about 15 minutes Slasher
*** Hioku has left #TAW
[JackOfDiamonds] Comm: Yeeeeah!
[Slasher] Comm: Shiva?! It's nice to see you...
[Aiji] 5[6[4Cheryl6]5] Comm: Halleuja!
[Omega_Isolator] PAUSE
[Omega_Isolator] The pirates' time
*** Eve` is now known as Mindscape
[Riptide] Hang on a sec, DS.
[DeathStar] Right
*** StarFury is now known as Michiru
*** DeathStar is now known as Ace_Hunter
*** Dominator is now known as Data
*** Data is now known as Data`
*** Slasher is now known as Ender
*** Omega_Isolator is now known as GM
*** Ender is now known as Ender`
*** Aiji is now known as Phantasma
[Ace_Hunter] Last Act of Part One.
[Phantasma] Are you planning to do all parts tonight?
[Riptide] Ok, good to go. *lays out on his bed*
[Ace_Hunter] I don't think you'd guys let me.
[Michiru] NRP: Damn, Kyouki is... wierd.
[Ace_Hunter] 5
[Ace_Hunter] 4
[Ace_Hunter] 3
[Ace_Hunter] 2
[Ace_Hunter] 1
[Ace_Hunter] -0-
* #taw is being logged
[Ace_Hunter] Act Four: Blaze of Glory
[Ace_Hunter] Location: Tsivrixsh Outer Shield Station
[Ace_Hunter] GM: *The Red Beard III forcefully docks.  In the hanger, alarms go off*
[Ender`] Let's go men..
* Mindscape opens the ramp.
[Riptide] [Hey hey hey, we've been noticed!]
[Mindscape] [Lets do it]
[Riptide] [Let's party.
[Riptide] ]
[Data`] Okay.  Get me to the outer shield computer and I can disable that baby.
* Phantasma cocks his gun, popping a huge shell into place.
* Ace_Hunter runs down the hanger, firing on the Tsivrixsh running at them
[Riptide] [Ok, Mind, which way?]
[Mindscape] [Not sure.  This place is blocking my scans.  Follow Ace for now.]
* Mindscape runs down the ramp, firing psionic beams at people, plus using his blaster.
[Riptide] [Mine too... works for me.]
* Phantasma keeps after Ace, launching a pair of missiles back at the Tsiv
* Ender` slides down the ramp and quickly scanning using his eye scanners
* Riptide whips two daggers out and slashes through those that get too close, using psi-bolts for the rest
* Ace_Hunter rolls behind some crates.
[Ace_Hunter] GM: Ender's Scans are blocked.
* Mindscape dives behind more crates, firing at the incoming Tsivrixsh.
[Ender`] Hmmm...*rolls behind some crates behind Ace, and throws a small thermal grenade at a tsiv group
* Data` stands behind Phantasma, using him as a shield.
[Ace_Hunter] GM: *the explosion throws them up in the air*
* Riptide rolls in beside Ace in time to be thrown upwards
* Ace_Hunter causes bad luck on the Tsivrixsh.
[Riptide] NRP: Oops, scratch that
* Riptide rolls in beside Ace, lancing out with psi-bolts
* Mindscape flips over the crates and blasts two Tsivrixsh in the head.
* Michiru dashes into cover, firing twin pistols at the Tsiv.
[Ace_Hunter] Tsivrixsh: *are quickly mowed down and the room clears out*
* Ender` motions his left hand a pistol appearing
[Mindscape] [Be on guard.  There's probably more waiting in the hallway.]
[Riptide] [There always are.]
[Data`] Right. 
* Riptide slips his daggers back down his sleeves
* Ace_Hunter begins to move the main hallway leading away from the hanger.
* Michiru puts one pistol away, drawing a beam saber instead.
[Ender`] *pops up follows behind Ace
[Mindscape] [He's eager, as alaways]
* Mindscape follows Ace.
* Riptide shrugs and follows Ace
[Riptide] [I hope you're leading us the right way, Slacker.]
* Ace_Hunter pulls out a plasma rifle and fires as 50 Tsivrixsh rush down the halwlay at them.
* Michiru follows Ace also.
[Mindscape] [Dammit]
[Riptide] [I knew it.]
* Mindscape fires his blaster at the hordes of Tsivrixsh.
* Riptide throws his hands forward, firing psi-lances at the incoming Tsiv
[Ace_Hunter] Tsivrixsh: *falls as they die, slowing the others behind them*
* Phantasma launches a large lance of energy into the incoming Tsiv, followed by a pair of mini missiles.
* Michiru fires her pistol at the Tsiv, somehow deflecting oncoming fire with her beam saber.
* Ender` eyes lock onto every tsiv, increasing his accuracy greatly as he fires at them
[Ace_Hunter] GM: *the large explosion clears the hallway*
[Michiru] NRP: Incoming.
[Riptide] ...That's cheating.
[Michiru] Is it?
[Ender`] Let's keep going...
* Ace_Hunter moves past the smoking carcasses
[Mindscape] [Time is of the essence.  The longer we take, the more people die.]
* Mindscape runs down the hallway.
* Riptide keeps moving, holding his nose
[Riptide] [Man, this place STINKS!]
* Michiru steps over corpses, continuing down the hallway.
* Ace_Hunter hops over a stack of dead bodies.
* Ace_Hunter steps into a large room.
* Ender` flips over a pile
[Ace_Hunter] GM: *100 Tsivrixsh crowd in*
*** Garland has quit IRC (Quit: I am a hunter of peace, I chase the elusive mayfly known as love.)
[Mindscape] [Ambush!]
* Ace_Hunter casts bad luck on their aim and begins to fire at them.
[Riptide] [...Not really.]
* Ender` throws a flash grenade amidst them
[Ender`] COVER YOUR EYES!
[Ace_Hunter] Tsivrixsh: *bashes Riptide in the head*
[Riptide] ...HEY!
* Michiru starts firing instantly, closing her eyes as the grenade's thrown.
[Ace_Hunter] GM: *the bright flash blinds 70 Tsivrixshes*
* Riptide grabs the Tsiv and makes him explode
* Ace_Hunter begins to blast into them.
* Phantasma fires at the Tsiv with his paired machineguns
* Mindscape shields his eyes and fires with psionics.
* Ender` eyes go dim the back to normal as he fires at the blind tsivs with deadly accuracy
[Ace_Hunter] Tsivrixsh: *bring out guns and shoot at them all, nailing Mindscape and data*
* Michiru fires on the Tsiv with blinding accuracy, cutting down any who get too close.
[Riptide] [Ugh...] *resumes firing*
* Ace_Hunter blasts at blind ones.
*** Garland has joined #taw
*** ChanServ sets mode: +o Garland
* Ace_Hunter takes a blast in the chest.
* Mindscape stands up and blasts at more of the Tsivrixsh
[Mindscape] [We need to find a way to escape them.]
* Ace_Hunter flips to his feet and blasts one in the head, sending blood splattering all over the place.
[Data`] Air vents, perhaps?
[Riptide] [...I think I could cloak us.]
* Ender` pulls a balloon from behind his back and hurls it at a small group of tsiv as it contacts, it erupts sending napalm on them causing htem to burn instantly
[Ace_Hunter] Tsivrixsh: *scream and melt*
[Mindscape] [Try it]
[Riptide] [...Eww.]
* Riptide concentrates, bending light around everyone to form a cloak
* Ender` pulls out a metal rope and wraps it around a tsiv's neck, cutting through it instantly
[Ace_Hunter] Tsivrixsh: *look around, confused*
[Data`] We're wasting time feeting these goons.  We need to hurry.
[Data`] (fighting)
[Ender`] Let's go then...
[Ace_Hunter] Station: *rumbles - someone must have shot it*
[Ace_Hunter] !
[Riptide] [Let's go then, I'll maintain the cloak.]
[Riptide] [And we don't have much time.]
[Ender`] Shit...*pulls out a small explosive and tosses it to Riptide* Drop it when you leave.
* Mindscape opens a set of doors, the confused Tsivrixsh firing at the open doors*
* Mindscape ducks under the blasts.
* Ace_Hunter blasts them in the back, killing them.
[Ace_Hunter] Move.
* Riptide catches it and grins
* Ace_Hunter runs through the opened doors down a longer hallway.
* Michiru smirks, following Mind
* Ender` runs behind Ace
* Mindscape runs down the hallway after Ace
* Riptide takes up the rear, dropping the explosive as he leaves
* Ace_Hunter runs quickly down the hallway.
* Phantasma clunks along after the others
* Mindscape hurries up as the explosives are dropped.
* Michiru keeps up with Mind
* Mindscape passes Ace and enters a large room.
[Mindscape] GM: *Tsivrixsh guards stand there, waiting*
[Ender`] MiniGM: *as soon as it drops a black hole appears sucking everyone in the room into it*
[Riptide] [...Some explosive...]
[Mindscape] GM: *a voice on the intercomm begins to speak, mechanical and monotoned*
* Mindscape looks up.
* Ace_Hunter stops and glances up.
* Riptide looks up as he enters
* Mindscape uses his psionics to translate it for all
* Ender` fishes through his belt pulling out a small ball
[Mindscape] Voice: Warning.  Self-Destruct Activated.  The station will explode in 10 minutes.
[JackOfDiamonds] [I knew it! I knew it!]
[Mindscape] Voice: All personnel evacuate immediately.
[Riptide] NRP: So did I!
[Mindscape] [They must hope to blow up the station before we can disable the shield.
[Ender`] Let's hurry then...
[Data`] Wait!
[Riptide] [They must not know just how persistent we are, then.]
[Data`] We don't know how much deeper it is...we might not have time to make it back to the ship.
[Ace_Hunter] I'm going to finish the mission...one way or another.
[Riptide] [For four mil, I'm willing to risk it.]
[Mindscape] [He's right, you know.  Chances are we might not make it back up in time.  Who all wants to continue?  Lives are depending on us.]
[Ender`] One person should try to stop the self-destruct then.
[Data`] Hah.  One person will never survive all the guards.
* Ace_Hunter blasts the two guards and opens the next door, moving on.
[Michiru] The rest of us could act as decoys...
[Riptide] [I'm not sacrificing my share of this just because we're in a little danger.]
[Mindscape] [I'm going on...lives are depending on it.]  *runs after Ace*
[Data`] ...dammit.
[Riptide] [My wallet's depending on it!] *runs after Mind*
[Phantasma] "Get to blow more things up." *follows*
* Ender` runs after Riptide
* Data` glances back at the path to the ship.
[Ace_Hunter] GM: *in the next room are two giant Tsivrixsh Mechs, activate.  The first one blasts Ace Hunter into the wall*
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct System has been activated.  8 minutes until self-destruct.
* Mindscape slides to a stop, firing psionic beams at the mechs.
* Riptide follows suit, firing psi-lances at the mechs
*** GM is now known as Tsivrixsh_Mechs
* Tsivrixsh_Mechs whap the lances.
* Tsivrixsh_Mechs charge their beam cannons.
* Phantasma fires his boom gun at the mechs
[Riptide] [That's new.]
* Ender` throws the ball at a Mech, it erupts on contact, sending a hundreds of tiny wires to wrap around it
* Tsivrixsh_Mechs slam into the wall, sparking. They fire the beam cannon at PHantasma.
* Michiru starts firing on the mechs, wishing for heavier weaponry.
[Tsivrixsh_Mechs] Mech 1: is defeated*
* Ace_Hunter gets up, firing at the 2nd Mech
* Ender` the wires, crackle with electricty and start to shock the 2nd mech
* Tsivrixsh_Mechs self-destructs, blowing most back
*** Tsivrixsh_Mechs is now known as GM
* Ace_Hunter slides back, his armor damaged.
* Phantasma crashes backwards, his machinegun toasted
* Mindscape stumbles back, wounds appearing on his chest and arms.
* Ender` slams into the wall and slides down coughing
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct system has been activated.  6 minutes until self-destruct.
[Mindscape] Ugh...
* Mindscape holds his bleeding chest.
* Ace_Hunter pushes himself up.
[Ace_Hunter] We're running out of time.
[Ender`] Let's go...*pushes himself up, he fishes into his belt and pulls out a pair of bolas*
* Michiru hurries in the direction of the device.
* Ace_Hunter runs down the hallway.
[Michiru] Is it possible to stop the countdown?
[Mindscape] [Do-Doubt-Doubtful..
* Mindscape runs after Michiru, stumbling some.
* Ace_Hunter comes to an elevator. He grabs the doors and rips them apart.
* Ace_Hunter glances down the shaft and jumps, falling 10 floors to land on top of the elevator.
* Mindscape looks down it when he arrives.
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct System has been activated.  5 minutes until self-destruct.
* Ender` leaps down behind Ace landing next to him
* Mindscape jumps down next, landing bad and injuring his ankle.
[Ender`] Time's getting slimmer..
* Ace_Hunter takes his blaster and blows a hole in the roof of the elevator, getting inside it.
* Michiru jumps down too. .oO(This is insane...)
* Ace_Hunter goes to rip open the next set of doors, only to receive a volt of electricity that destroys his armor's inner circuits.
* Ender` drops in behind him
* Phantasma jumps down, punching a hole in the ceiling as he hits the elevator
* Ace_Hunter falls back, unable to move.
[Ender`] ....Ace whats wrong?
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct System has been activated.  4 minutes until self-destruct.
[Ace_Hunter] Suit won't move anymore.  The door should be safe to open though.  You need to move on, now.
* Ender` pushes the door open
[Mindscape] GM: *another long hallway is seen*
* Data` lands on the roof of the elevator
[Data`] Wait on me.
* Data` flips inside.
[Data`] We're a team, after all.
[Ace_Hunter] Riptide: Right.
[Michiru] "You should get out of the suit..."
* Mindscape moves down the next hallway, still bleeding
[Ace_Hunter] Not enough time.  You guys need to move.
* Ender` runs behind Mindscape
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct System has been activated.  3 minutes until self-destruct.
* Michiru keeps moving. "My point still stands though..."
* Phantasma picks up Ace and slings him over his shoulder.
* Phantasma hurries after the others.
[Mindscape] Riptide: *takes the lead, until to be stopped by another set of doors with lasers in front of them*
* Mindscape fires a psionic ray at the lasers, to no avail.
* Ender` throws an emp at the door which sends an emp blast
[Mindscape] GM: *the door is deactivated*
[Mindscape] Riptide: *kicks it open*
* Ender` pats his belt
[Ender`] Shit...running out of stuff
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct System has been activated.  2 minutes until self-destruct.
[Michiru] We need to keep moving...
* Data` runs past Riptide and the others.
[Data`] We need to get me to the computer, fast.
* Ender` runs ahead of Data'
* Michiru heads through the door, spinning to make sure no Tsiv are waiting.
[Ender`] It's gotta be close
[Mindscape] GM: *they enter the next room.  Computers are on the side wall --- in the middle is the commander of the base.
* Ender` throws the two bolas at the commander in an attempt to tie him up
*** GM is now known as Tsivrixsh_Outer_Shield_Command
* Tsivrixsh_Outer_Shield_Command knocks them aside.
* Data` runs for the computers.
[Data`] Station: *rumbles again*
[Tsivrixsh_Outer_Shield_Command] *in perfect English* You will all die without honor
* Tsivrixsh_Outer_Shield_Command blasts Data in the leg.
[Michiru] Die without honor? I think not.
* Mindscape launches psionics at the Commander
* Ender` quickly pulls out green ball and hurls it at the Commander
* Michiru slices at the Tsiv with her beam saber
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct System has been activated.  1 minute until self-destruct.
* Phantasma puts Ace down to the side and fires his cannon at the Commander
* Tsivrixsh_Outer_Shield_Command is slashed, roaring in pain
* Tsivrixsh_Outer_Shield_Command takes the cannon blasts, next
* Tsivrixsh_Outer_Shield_Command then gets hit by the green ball
* Data` types on the computer.
* Ender` the green ball splatters a green substance on him
[Tsivrixsh_Outer_Shield_Command] What mockery?!
* Mindscape blasts at the commander.
* Michiru searches for a way to stop the countdown.
* Ender` it glows green and explodes
* Mindscape explodes
[Mindscape] NRP: Er, the commander does
[Ace_Hunter] Riptide: Hurry up, Data.
* Data` works on the computer as fast as he can.
* Mindscape falls to one knee.
[Ender`] Hurry up Data! *quickly slides over to a console and hooks himself up trying to find the deactivation program for the self-destruct
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct System has been activated.  30 seconds until self-destruct.
* Michiru is also looking for the deactivation system
[Mindscape] GM: *Ender discovers there is no deactivation system*
[Mindscape] [Can we do it in time?]
[Data`] Almost got it.
[Ender`] SHIT!! *quickly tries to access the weapons system to lock onto Tsiv ships and fire*
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct System has been activated.  10 seconds until self-destruct.
[Ender`] We're dead in the water men,...
* Ace_Hunter chuckles once.
[Data`] I did it.  I got the shield deactivated.
[Mindscape] Voice: Self-Destruct Engaged.
[Phantasma] ...it's been nice working with you all...
[Data`] [It was...good knowing you guys.  At least our perfect record continues....]
[Data`] GM: *Station begins to explode*
[Ender`] RED BEARDS FOREVER!!! *throws his fists into the air*
[Mindscape] NRP: Said all that
[Michiru] It's not over yet, but...
[Mindscape] Station: *explodes*
[Mindscape] PAUSE
Session Close: Mon Aug 12 20:31:02 2002

Session Start: Mon Aug 12 20:32:17 2002
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20020812.log'
[DeathStar] Location: Space 
[Slasher] Comm: Chip, bring the Prototype online and activate the War Program.
* Omega_Isolator blows up another mech.
[Omega_Isolator] We're slowly starting to clear areas out.
[Omega_Isolator] Chip: Roger.
[DeathStar] I think we're doing it!
[ZenoGias] Thanks to Slasher's friends...
[DeathStar] GM: *the outer shield drops*
[ZenoGias] We can do it guys.
[Garland] OOC: Wasn't Chip on Origin, and Origin was destroyed?
[Slasher] NRP: Slasher copied Chips program..
[Slasher] NRP: Or someone did..
[Dominator] Comm: We did it, men.  The outer shield has been deactivated. 
[Garland] NRP: Cool.
[Dominator] NRP: CRan
* DeathStar looks at Ariel
[DeathStar] We're doing it!
[DeathStar] GM: *suddenly the Tsivrixsh Station explodes, Red Beard III blowing up with it*
[Slasher] Comm: Chip, your taking over the ProtoType, you'll find you have complete control over the ship now..
[Phantasma] 10[3[12Ariel3]10] Roger. Let's do it
[Eve`] Comm: Oh, no....
[Garland] NRP: Though if it were that easy, you should just put him in a reploid shell.
* DeathStar stares at the screen
[DeathStar] The pirates...
[Michiru] 3[4Kyouki3] [Comm] ... I...
[ZenoGias] Comm: ....They're dead...
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: Jesus.  They didn't make it out, did they!?
[ZenoGias] Comm: I...don't think so.
[Dominator] ...dammit
[Phantasma] 6[5[13Emily5]6] *winces*
[DeathStar] We have to move.
* DeathStar pilots the shuttle out of the hanger.
[Dominator] Comm: All ships, protect that shuttle.
* Omega_Isolator blows up another mech,.
[Phantasma] 10[3[12Ariel3]10] ...we can't let them have died in vain.
[Omega_Isolator] Comm: At least they didn't have died in vain.
* DeathStar aims the shuttle for the planet.
[DeathStar] Lets do it.
[Eve`] Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Aug 12 20:35:49 2002