Session Start: Sun Nov 20 20:55:19 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051120.log'
<Warren`> Episode Two.1
<Slasher> NRP: Wow, Week is 7 days?
<Warren`> Stardate: 10-582.1.9
<Warren`> Location: PAX Station
* Warren` sits in his office, glad that Captain William Spade has been too busy the last week with preparing their mission agenda for the year to bother him. And the dubious inspector Darien Starr has not returned to the station since gathering his evidence.
* Katrina` has been doing her best not to run into Seraphna the last week, and is currently in the cafeteria, eating a sandwich
* Slasher sits in his desk, strumming through his new paperwork once again
* Seraphna takes a seat next to Kat, a bowl of rice in hand, "Heya..."
* Katrina` jumps, banging her knee under the table. She winces a bit, biting her lip so she won't yell out an obscene curse, then turns to look at Sera
<Katrina`> Hi
<Slasher> Xanatos has been taking a lot of the night shifts since they change over...
<Warren`> Really? 6He glances up from his paperwork
<Seraphna> "You okay? I've been trying to schedule an appointment with you all week."
<Katrina`> Really? 6She smiles at her, recollecting herself. "Something on your thoughts? I mean, mind?"
<Slasher> According to the schedules.
<Warren`> Hm.
* Warren` glances back down.
* Seraphna smiles, "A few things yeah... I've been having trouble with... you know..."
<Katrina`> Well, do you want to talk here, or go back to my office?
<Seraphna> "How about your office?"
* Xanatos`Durran has joined #taw
<Katrina`> I'll meet you there. 6She says, standing up and tripping on her chair. She flashes a smile to Sera, hurrying to her office.
<Seraphna> o.O
* Slasher finishes with his files and grabs them, carrying them over to a file cabinet
* Seraphna finishes her meal before heading to Kat's office.
* Xanatos`Durran is currently at his desk, working, since he is on duty.
* Katrina` steps into her office, sitting down and crossing her leg. She then sets both feet on the ground, then tries leaning back in her seat, then bites on a pencil, then stares at the ceiling
* `Kane has joined #taw
* Warren` finishes his paperwork, glancing up at the monitors where Spade is sitting in his office, looking smug and arrogant.
* `Kane is currently in his room, wrapped up in a hacking simulation.
* Warren` has shaven again and seems to be his old self now. There's no signs that he was even bothered like he was last week
* Seraphna steps in and takes a seat, "First... something wrong Kat?"
<Katrina`> Nothing wrong with me. But, I'm interested in what you have to say. What's been on your mind?
<Seraphna> Vennie.
* Katrina` nods sympathically, waiting for Sera to go on.
* Slasher walks back over to his desk, and begins to type on his keyboard, going through stuff
<Seraphna> I just... often I felt like he was one of the few people I could trust as a friend...
<Katrina`> And you miss him now that he's gone?
* Warren` looks down from staring at Spade, then slides his paperwork away, deciding to get out of the office. He walks out into the hallway and goes to the cafeteria
* Warren` gets an apple and sits down at a table, biting it.
* Slasher looks up and walks over infront of the wall of monitors and begins looking at them all
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Slasher, "So how has things been going along? Any trouble from any of the other personnel?"
<Slasher> Petty quarrels between engineers pretty much.
<Xanatos`Durran> Results from those keg parties I would bet.
* Seraphna nods slowly, "I miss him deeply..."
* `Kane finishes running through the program, with full success and then he stands, he adjusts his suit and steps outside of his room, he looks left, then right and then back to the left again. Kane rubs the back of his neck and then begins to walk down the hallway, making his way for the hanger.
<Seraphna> "Though... something oof late's really been taking the edge off..."
<Slasher> Mostly, yes.
<Katrina`> What...sort of something?
* Seraphna blushes, "I h-have a boyfriend..."
<Katrina`> Really? Who is it? 6She says without an ounce of enthusasm.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at another paper. "Warren or Spade mentioned when the next mission will be? I've been a bit bored as of late."
<Seraphna> "William..." *she blushes more*
<Katrina`> The Captain? Isn't he a bit... older than you, Serena? 6She asks carefully, trying not to blow a situation up
<Seraphna> "Yeah he is... but I don't mind really... he's very confident and romantic..."
<Katrina`> Do you ... love him?
* Warren` finishes his apple.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I think we should go ahead and turn this into a full session instead of just a mini-session. Since we have more than enough.
<Warren`> NRP: Sera - Dias?
<Slasher> NRP: Whatever you want.
<Warren`> NRP: I want to be famous and rich.
* Slasher scratches he side of his face as he looks at the monitors, pausing at one for a few seconds.
<Seraphna> NRP: sure
* Seraphna looks up and smiles, "Yes... I do love him."
<Warren`> NRP: Then we should wrap up the Kat/Sera scene quickly. Move double time.
<Seraphna> NRP: triple even!
<Katrina`> Don't you think you're rushing into this a bit fast?
<Seraphna> "Rushing? I've known him for a very long time, spent so many various occasions together with him... and this itself has been developing over the last few months..."
<Katrina`> You're still very young, Sera. You need to becareful going into a relationship with an older man.
* Slasher turns around and walks over to his desk, he sits down and begins working on several things.
* Warren` returns to the office.
<Seraphna> I guess... it just feels so right... haven't you ever fallen in love like this before?"
* Xanatos`Durran whistles lightly at his desk, while he shuffles through paperwork.
<Katrina`> I'm afraid not, kiddio. I like to explore all my options thoroughly. Plus, being with a guy forever? Not exactly for me right now. I'm still young, and heck, you're even younger.
* Warren` stops at the monitors, seeing that someone is in Kat's office. Sadly, they have no sound.
* `Kane steps into the office, having made a trip around the station. He plumps down roughly into his seat. He begins to quickly type at his keyboard.
* Seraphna shrugs, "He's loyal to Daddy, he's a strong, confident, intelligent man. He's very well set up and loves me back... He's a good match I think...
<Katrina`> Just ... go into this with both eyes open, okay? Promise me. The best things sometimes turn out to be the worst choices we can make.
* Slasher taps his finger as he stops to think of somethign.
* Warren` walks over to the coffee machine, pouring himself a glass of coffee.
<Seraphna> Okay...
<Warren`> Session End to Change Gears
<Warren`> Alright, the offical Episode Two.
<Warren`> 10
<Warren`> 9
<Warren`> 8
<Warren`> 7
<Warren`> 6
<Warren`> 4
<Warren`> Oh dear, I missed a number kids.
<Warren`> Can you tell me which one?
<Slasher> 5
<Warren`> Good job!
<Warren`> 3
<Warren`> 2
<Warren`> 1
<Warren`> -0-
<Warren`> Stardate: 10-582.1.25
<Warren`> Location: The PAX Starship, Orbitting the Planet Ridarium
<Warren`> 6* After the Earth/Ridarium War ended, Ridarium was forced to sign a treaty of peace. However, since that time, they have been re-establishing themselves and there has been no formal treaties with Earth. For their first assignment under Captain Spade, he has decided to get the Ridariums to sign a treaty of alliance with the very planet they attacked a decade ago
<Warren`> 6* They will leave by shuttle in ten minues.
<Warren`> 6* William Spade stands in the hanger, glancing over the shuttles Sera has been working on over the last month, as if trying to decide which is the finest for this mission. He is wearing full diplomatic attire today.
* Xanatos`Durran is currently inside the shuttle, prepping it for take-off.
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: Ex that then.
* Xanatos`Durran steps into the Hanger and steps up behind Spade. "Which shuttle shall I get prepped, sir?"
* Warren` goes to open his drawer to get his handgun, but stops when he sees a photograph taken from the security cameras on the station. He lifts it up, squinting at it for a moment, then crushes the photo in his hand.
* Slasher steps into the hanger, wearing his uniform, his modified pistol on his side and his rifle across his back
* Seraphna steps into the hanger after Durran, in full diplomatic attire as well. The badge for chief mechanic shining new on her uniform.
<Warren`> <Spade> Hm. They're all perfectly fine machines, aren't they? That one. 6He nods to Sera's most self-modified shuttle
* Katrina` hurries into the hanger, adjusting her ponytail as she glances around, glancing at Spade, then at Sera.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Yes, sir." He then moves quickly to the shuttle and begins to get everything ready.
* Warren` grabs his handgun and marches down to the hanger, grabbing Sera roughly by the arm and yanks her out of the hanger into the hallway.
<Warren`> What the HELL are you doing?
* Katrina` whips her head around as Warren drags Sera out, sensing his anger boiling over.
* `Kane slides into the Hanger, he has on his military uniform and a rifle strapped onto his back. At his side, he has a datapad strapped onto his leg. His blonde hair is pulled back into a ponytail. He pushes his glasses up onto his nose and steps up beside Katrina. Glancing nervously at Warren.
* Slasher turns around in the commotion, his hand quickly reaching for his pistol.
<Warren`> 6* Spade turns around, his face looking slightly perplexed at what's happening. He tries to peer over Slasher into the hallway.
<Warren`> NRP: *at that moment, Warren realizes he broke Sera. Her head falls off*
<Seraphna> NRP: eeep, sorry
<Ariel> NRP: <Ariel> They don't make them like they used to.
<Seraphna> "Wh-What are you talking about?"
* Slasher relaxes his guard, his hand dropping to his side.
* Warren` opens the crumbled photo, revealing Sera and Spade kissing against her door
<Warren`> What the hell is this?
<Seraphna> "Wh-What does it look like?"
* Xanatos`Durran hasn't a clue about what is going on outside of the shuttle, all he knows is that he is pretty pissed that this shuttle was chosen over his own, his is much better. Xanatos starts the shuttle up and just leans back in his seat, waiting on everyone else.
<Warren`> It looks like you're kissing the enemy!
<Warren`> <Spade> Is that Captain Warren's voice I hear?
<Seraphna> "William is NOT the enemy."
* Warren` slams his hand against the wall so he towers over Seraphna
<Warren`> That man is a MONSTER,.
<Seraphna> "He's not the one pointing a gun at me."
<Warren`> NRP: Warren's..pointing a gun?
<Seraphna> NRP: saw "gun in hand"
* `Kane coughs and rubs his hands together nervously. He glances at Slasher and Katrina, to see their reactions.
* Warren` glances at the gun hanging down in his right hand, then looks at Sera
<Warren`> He doesn't need have to.
<Slasher> NRP: And that was when Warren realized he was turned on by violent situations.
<Katrina`> Should we...stop him?
<Seraphna> "Neither do you so put it away."
* Warren` stops, grabbing his communicator, pulling away from Sera.
<Warren`> What?
<Warren`> 6* Spade rounds the corner, glancing at Sera and Warren.
<Ariel> <Comm> "I thought you would like to know sir, that you're being loud enough to be heard several hallways away."
* Warren` stands there, his tongue flicking over his lips as he glances at Spade, then at Sera. He holsters his gun and shoves past Spade into the hanger
<Warren`> Noted.
* Katrina` watches Warren past, taking a step away.
<Warren`> <Spade> Problems, Serena?
<Slasher> Everything ok, Sir?
* Seraphna fixes her uniform
<Seraphna> "N-None at all..."
* Seraphna eyes Warren
* Warren` says nothing to Slasher and steps into the shuttle, sitting in the co-pilot seat. He slams his comm down onto the chair arm and looks straight ahead.
<Warren`> <Spade> Hm. Of course. We should get going. 6He turns and walks into the hanger again, entering the shuttle. He takes a seat in the very back.
<Katrina`> Okay. Hostility much? 6She whispers
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren. Then at Spade, he looks ahead and just keeps his mouth shut.
* Slasher walks over, stepping onto the shuttle.
<`Kane> I...is Captain Warren always this angry?
<Slasher> A touchy subject arose apparently.
<Katrina`> Normally just very broody.
* Ariel calmly enters the shuttle, as if the team wasn't prepared to shoot each other. She takes her usual seat.
* Katrina` steps into the shuttle, taking a seat far in the front, away from Spade
* Seraphna gets into the shuttle, busying herself with Ariel, "How are you?"
* `Kane steps into the shuttle and takes the seat in the corner.
<Warren`> 6* Spade settles down in his seat comfortably, looking completely relaxes, staring at Ariel straight through, as if he knew everything there was about her.
* Slasher takes a seat in the middle of the shuttle.
<Katrina`> Go. 6He states flatly. "Remember, these negotiations are being pushed ahead by Earth, so the Ridariums might try anything.
<Katrina`> NRP: Warren did that
<Ariel> "I am..." *hesitates, remembering Sera disapproves of her normal responces* "Well enough."
<Warren`> NRP: *Warren hides Kat's remote control*
<Slasher> Why do I not feel safe on this shuttle...
* Xanatos`Durran nods and closes the doors to the shuttle, taking off and heading for Ridarium space.
* Warren` glances at Ariel's seat, as if checking for explosives.
* Seraphna smiles, "THat's good. Anything new happening with you?"
<Seraphna> "Hmmm? I checked the shuttle over just an hour ago."
<Seraphna> "It should be fine, we tested for explosives and everything."
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium planet lays before them, forbidding and dark. It's said to have a hostile environment to Earth, which is why Warren prepared oxygen tanks for those who need them.
* Warren` glares at Sera like her word is meaningless.
<Warren`> Ariel, I'd prefer if you moved up to a seat behind mine. 6He says flatly.
* Ariel nods, "Yes sir." She changes seats.
* Seraphna sighs and sits back, staring at the shuttle's cieling
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren and then shakes his head, moving toward the planet. He is prepared for anything and has all sensors on full alert.
<Warren`> <Spade> While I know you're the chief of security, Captain Warren, don't you think you're going a bit too far?
<Warren`> Just looking out for the safety... 6He doesn't bother to tack on the implied "of those who matter."
* Katrina` waves at Ariel when she sits next to her.
* `Kane glances over at Spade and then moves his head back to down to his feet. Acting like they are interesting, just to keep himself entertained.
* Ariel smiles a little and bows her head to Katrina.
<Warren`> 6* Spade cups his hands together, glancing out the window with the sort of smile Venerator would have. Only his seems like a serpent's.
<Warren`> NRP: *Warren ejects the back half of the shuttle into space*
* Slasher unholsters his gun and begins to check it over.
<Warren`> 6* Beacons send him the path to follow - directly down to the planet's surface where a city is suppose to be located.
* Xanatos`Durran keeps to the path. Making this the most comfortable flight that Spade's ass will ever be on. He mumble to himself, but only Warren would catch some of it. Something about a jackass, and a shuttle or something to that nature.
<Warren`> <Spade> Isn't this a fine shuttle? You can't even hear the engines unlike the older models. 6He speaks up suddenly.
<Xanatos`Durran> I've flown better. *Xanatos says flatly*
* Katrina` tenses, not turning to look back at Spade. He just tilts his head enough that he can peer back with his eyes.
<Seraphna> "Well there was a little noise, because they keep putting in that useless filter..."
<Warren`> NRP: Dammit!
* Katrina` is a puppet.
<Slasher> I prefer being in a regulation shuttle.
<`Kane> I hate shuttles. *Kane pipes up, for no real reason.*
<Warren`> <Spade> I'm sure you dealt with them in the appropriate manner. Sometimes people have trouble adapting to the new way of things. 6He speaks, his eyes up front at Xanatos.
<Katrina`> I hate the hate. 6She mumbles.
<Ariel> "......"
<Xanatos`Durran> No, the shuttle is sluggish. I'm sure that given more time, Ms. Cran could have it up to speed with mine, but for the meantime, this shuttle is fine. If we get attacked though, I can't say the same.
<Warren`> 6* As Xanatos enters the atmosphere, it's corrosive nature begins to eat at the hull. Shields are needed.
* Xanatos`Durran clicks them up as needed.
* Katrina` fingers his comm silently, glancing out the window at the dark clouds with acid properties in them.
<Katrina`> NRP: GA#$$
<Seraphna> "Xan if you want I could put one of the shuttles aside for you."
* `Kane glances around and coughs. "I..uhh..I prefer civilian shuttles. Less likely to get shot at." He chuckles calmly looking around.
<Seraphna> "I know yours got blown out with mine and all the others..."
<Warren`> NPR: *Warren shoots out the controls* OKAY, LETS SEE WHO'S SHUTTLE RESPONDS BETTER NOW!
<Xanatos`Durran> No, actually it survived...Captain Spade felt this ship was better though. So I obey my orders. By the way..has that book helped you think up anymore creative ideas?
<Seraphna> "Yeah, I think I can perfect that afterburn control for quick getaways."
<Warren`> 6* As they leave the clouds, up ahead they can see a twisted city that looks like a rock formation than a city. But that's where their beacons are taking them - and technology can be sensed and seen. Vehicles, people, air control units.
* Xanatos`Durran nods as he keeps the shuttle steady. "Well thats good, I'm glad I could offer you something to help out."
* Slasher looks out the window. 1"Crude city"
<Warren`> 6* Up ahead they see a flat space of rock with beacons situated.
* `Kane glances out of the window. He shutters quickly, then returns to himself. "I, uhh, I've never met one of these people before."
<Warren`> They're deadly. Singleminded. And destructive. Being here is suicide.
<Seraphna> "Sounds like our last few missions."
* Slasher stands up, reaching for a oxygen tank, he begins to put it in place.
* Xanatos`Durran slows the shuttle down and brings it into a very soft landing. He glances around. "But it is also our mission Sir. Lets make the best of this."
* `Kane shakes a bit at Warren's comments, and glances around.
<Warren`> 6* Several Ridariums can be seen. They are rock like, with black holes for eyes, and some organic parts in the place the human part would be at. They also have what would appear to be crystals all over their body, including their arms, which is known for unleashing a deadly crystal spike to stab their opponent to a bloody death.
<Warren`> Nothing like before.
<Warren`> 6* Spade grabs his oxygen mask, placing it on his face and turning it on. Katrina grabs her, securing it, while Warren sits there, staring out the window at the Ridariums
* Seraphna gets hers ready as well.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs. "I hate this place."
* Seraphna looks curious
* `Kane stands and nervously puts on his oxygen. He almost drops it several times. But finally gets everything in order.
* Warren` stands up finally and places his mask on, holding his gun in hand.
<Seraphna> "Hehe... need any help Kane?"
* Warren` stares at Spade, trying to figure out his game for sending them to the most hostile location for negotations. Is he planning on them all dying?
<`Kane> Oh..umm...haha..I'm...I
<`Kane> I'm alright....
* Warren` walks to the security doors and grabs the handle
* Slasher turns his mask on. 1"Ready, Sir.
<Warren`> Everyone ready?
<Katrina`> Ready
* Xanatos`Durran stands up and places on his oxygen mask. He nods to Warren.
* `Kane holds a thumbs up.
<Seraphna> "Ready!"
<Warren`> 6* Spade grabs his translator, attaching it to his arm with an elastic band.
* Warren` pulls the switch and the ramp lowers, harsh winds blowing in at them, almost like sandpaper.
* Warren` walks down the ramp, eyeing the five Ridariums present. He glances around - the rock cliffs surround them and they all have holes in them for windows. There could be thousands of Ridariums watching them and they wouldn't know. It is impossible to see.
* Slasher steps off the shuttle, his body tensing up for awhile as the wind hits him.
* Seraphna has hers already set up, "It's like South Dakota... only more wind."
<Warren`> 6* Spade marches down the ramp with no fear, stopping before the Ridariums. He stands there defiantly, giving the air of victory.
* Seraphna follows after Spade
* Katrina` walks down the ramp, glancing at the Ridariums. She doesn't like the emotions she's getting.
* Slasher taps his datapad and hooks up an ear piece to it, using it as his translator.
* `Kane steps out, standing somewhat behind everyone else. He is rubbing his hands continueously.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium speaker begins to grunt in a huge, harsh blocky voice. It doesn't bother to speak Basic, almost as if it regards it as inferior. Their translators pick it up: You dare call us for a meeting, HuMANs?
* Xanatos`Durran steps out last and stands beside the shuttle, he already has his translator set up through is datapad like slasher, and he grits his teeth while the Ridarium talks.
* Warren` stands there, glancing around, ignoring the five Ridariums in front of him. He squints his eyes as the wind blows his black hair about roughly.
* Slasher cracks his knuckles, his body shifting as it begins to get used to the harsh wind, almost like it no longer bothers him.
* Seraphna lets Spade do the talking.
<Warren`> <Spade> Your race was beaten by us, Ridarium. Know your place. 6He speaks harshly, his translator speaking his words back at them in their own language. The five Ridariums seem appauled, waving their blocking arms in anger.
* Ariel steps out, squinting a little as the wind first hits her. She regains her composure though, standing tall as she learns to adjust to it.
* Slasher twists his head, then looks over at Warren, a look of worry and distrust on his face
* Xanatos`Durran slides his arms into his jacket. Waiting.
* Seraphna idly looks back at Ariel, quaintly remembering what Dragoons were originally developed for.
* `Kane slides his rifles into his hands, shaking very nervously.
<Warren`> <Ridarium through Translator> You DARE speak to us like that? We could break your bones with a mere look. And you dare bring the spawn of the destroyer here?! You mock us!
<Warren`> <Spade> Obviously you don't remember your places - you don't remember what "he" did to you during the war.
<Warren`> <Ridarium Through Translator> An outrage! A spawn combined with those satans! Your people are nothing to us!
* Xanatos`Durran watches Spade. He obviously doesn't get the idea of peace.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridariums wave their arms, all five of them, like they plan to smash the team to pieces.
* Seraphna blinks and clues into who Spade and the aliens are talking about
* Katrina` looks confused
* Warren` glances at the agitated Ridariums
* Slasher begins to tense up, he glances down at his pistol for a second then at the Ridariums.
<Seraphna> "...We are everything to you, we won the war and spared the survivors of your race, even let you keep free reign of your planet."
<Warren`> 6* Spade stands there a moment defiantly - nothing seems to be happening while the Ridariums are agitated. Suddenly, his voice goes grim and he grabs Seraphna, yanking her toward him in an embrace when a giant blast hits the spot she was standing, blowing it completely up and loosening the foundation. The side Warren and Xanatos are begins to break away from the building and plummet to the ground, taking one Ridarium with them.
<Warren`> 6* The others remain securely on the platform.
<Katrina`> Wha!?
<Seraphna> "What the..."
<Warren`> 6* There is no sign where the attack could have come from. There was no indication one was even coming.
* Slasher instantly pulls out his pistol and begins to aim it at the direction the blast came from, he looks back over the edge to try and see where the two went.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridariums spin around, trying to locate what's happening.
* Ariel starts immediately scanning for where the attack originated.
<Slasher> Katrina, what happened to Warren and Xanatos?
* Warren` smashes into various rocks on the way down, falling at least five stories down toward the rock ground where he'll be splattered. He grabs the edge of the cliff, ripping the skin off his fingers as he latches on and stops.
<Katrina`> I can't sense them
<Seraphna> "What's your range Kat?"
<Warren`> 6* Ariel would locate a Ridarium in one of the windows holding a Ridarium Launcher. Preparing another shot - right at Sera again. Spade's eyes narrow.
<Katrina`> A room. I can sense emotions in a room. 6She sounds panicked.
<Warren`> <Spade> Your people dare attack us?! This is an outrage! <Ridarium Speaker> We know nothing of this!
<Slasher> Ariel, can you locate who attacked us?
* Xanatos`Durran hops from rock to another, then comes to a dead end and glances at the ground below him. "Damnit!" He lunges for the side of the rock facing, it would be much like Warren's incident, he would grab hold at the cost of the skin on his fingers. Not to mention ruining his gloves.
<Seraphna> "This is because of Dad isn't it... they don't like me here."
* `Kane seems to be shaking even more now. He glances around, backing up toward the shuttle.
<Warren`> 6* The giant Ridarium falls toward Warren like a block giant. He tenses, then leans to the side as it passes, then grabs it. His arm is yanked out of socket and he slides down a few more feet, leaving a bloody trail.
<Warren`> <Spade> ... Yes.
<Warren`> 6* Spade grabs his handgun and aims it at the Ridarium Leader's organic chest piece. "Do something about your people or I'll take control of this planet."
* Xanatos`Durran glances over at Warren and then looks down to see how far he has to the ground.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium Leader, despite having a rock face, looks outraged, then begins to issue orders to his people. They immediately begin to set up a perimeter block
<Warren`> 6* Another shot comes from the building, aimed directly at the center of the platform. If it hits, it'll take them all out
<Warren`> 6* Durran and Warren are a good ten stories up.
* Slasher twists around, eyeing the incoming shot, he fires a charged shot at
* Ariel quickly turns, firing on the incoming projectile, "Aquiring a less vulnerable posistion would be suggested."
* `Kane pulls up his rifle and begins to fire at it as well. He might be a wimp, but he wont let everyone else die because of it.
<Warren`> 6* Their attacks hit the blast, causing it to explode over them. The platform is showered with energy surges, but are weakened now.
* Xanatos`Durran glance sup to see the distance to the top.
* Warren` looks up, his body still sliding down. His grip is weakening.
<Warren`> 6* Spade shoves a Ridarium into the past of the energy surge and shoves Sera behind their bodies. "If she is hurt, I will burn the planet."
* Katrina` dodges a surge of energy, glancing around for the attacker
<Katrina`> I can't tell where it's coming from!
* Seraphna shakes her head, feeling lightheaded
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and uses his free hand to search for a rope or something in his pack.
* Ariel glances to Slasher and Kane, then goes to help Warren
<Slasher> NRP: DId she just jump over the edge?
<Warren`> 6* Spade moves into the shuttle, opening a box he placed there earlier. He opens it up and removed his own Ridarium launcher, aiming at the spot the attacker is - despite there being no tell-tale sign of him being there. He fires and blows the building away.
* `Kane is shaking and he moves over to Slasher's side. Even though his body is shaking all over he manages to mumble to Slasher, "Sir, give me my orders."
<Warren`> NRP: They're about 50 stories down, Ariel.
<Slasher> Protect the Diplomats, simple as that.
<Ariel> NRP: 50? Okay... Didn't catch that bit
<Warren`> 6* Spade tosses the launcher aside calmly. "Secure this platform, Lt. Winters. I'll finish the negotations." 6He grabs the Ridarium Speaker and shoves him inside another building entrance.
* Katrina` leans against the shuttle
<Katrina`> My God, he just took out an entire floor of that building.
* Seraphna looks about, shaking her head, as if to clear away cobwebs
* Xanatos`Durran begins to make his way over for Warren's location. "Hold on buddy, I'm coming."
<Warren`> 6* The four remaining Ridariums set up a perimeter, eyeing Slasher in annoyance. Obviously they are going to follow his orders, too
<Warren`> My grip is weakening. The Ridarium is too heavy and it is unconscious.
* `Kane backs up to stand in front on Katrina. His rifle is raised and his eyes are on full alert for an attack.
<Slasher> Yes, Sir. Alright Kane, I want you to use the shuttles sensors to establish a peremiter, scanning for any weapons energy.
<Warren`> 6* As if to add more panic to the statement, one of his fingers slips off the rock, too bloody to hang on.
<`Kane> Sir! *he jumps inside and does as he is told.*
* Xanatos`Durran curses and moves quicker. "Sir, if it comes down to it, you'll need to let go to save yourself."
<Warren`> ...
* Slasher turns to the Ridariums. 1"I want one of you four to locate our missing comrades, the other 3 I want to take a triangle position around the platform.
* `Kane begins to run the appropiate scans. Looking for anything out of the ordinary.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridariums wave their arms agitated, then begin to do as he says. One looks over the edge, trying to find splatters of human bodies.
<Warren`> 6* Nothing so far. It's quiet.
<Xanatos`Durran> Wait! I'm an idiot! *he uses his free hand to move to the datapad and begins to punch some things in, the shuttle doors would close and would lift and move down to try and pick up Warren and the ridarium.
<Xanatos`Durran> *
* Katrina` falls onto the platform when the shuttle lifts up.
* Slasher turns around as the shuttle lifts up. 1"Xanatos is alive."
* Warren` glandes at the shuttle as it lowers down to him.
* `Kane freaks out when the shuttle moves without him doing anything.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridariums eye the shuttle. One of them has been getting pretty close to Ariel while she stands near the edge
* Xanatos`Durran uses the datapad the move it toward Warren, the door open and ready for him, he hatch would slide under his feet, hitting the side of the mountain lightly.
* Ariel glances at the Ridarium, then the shuttle... then jumps down onto the roof of the craft as it goes by.
* Seraphna looks up, regaining some clarity, "Right... I installed Xan's remote system..."
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium looks annoyed.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls his other hand up to hang onto the edge he muscles are starting to ache now.
* Warren` drops onto the platform, the Ridarium's weight sliding him down the ramp toward the edge of it.
* Warren` grabs the side of the shuttle, then strains to throw the Ridarium back into the shuttle.
* Slasher turns around, eyeing the Ridariums, he then puts his pistol away and pulls out his rifle, he puts to his eye and begins to look around in the distance, switching onto a mode that gives him the best sight
* `Kane runs over to the edge and sticks his arms out grabbing Warren and attemping to help.
* Ariel helps take the Ridarium's weight from Warren
* Warren` allows Kane and Ariel to help, then gets himself into the shuttle, holding his wounded hands in his lap.
<Warren`> We need to get Durran.
<`Kane> I...I can't fly.
* Katrina` glances at the Ridarium at the edge, then frowns
<Katrina`> He...he doesn't seem like theo thers.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium jumps off, aiming to land on the shuttle roof and smash through it
<Slasher> NRP: KAt's next to me right?
<Warren`> NRP: Yes.
<Seraphna> "Watcha mean Kat?"
* Katrina` jerks as he jumps
<Katrina`> He wants to kill Ariel.
* Seraphna is... somewhere in the circle.
* Slasher drops the rifle and turns as the Ridarium jumps off.
* Ariel comes the closest to freaking out that she has to date.
<Seraphna> "Don't they all want to?'
* Xanatos`Durran has his head looking up, and notices that a rock is falling for the shuttle. "SOn of a!" He moves his other hand to the datapad and begins to hit buttons, the shuttle would close and jerk away from the cliff edge.
<Seraphna> "Ariel was created to destroy them after all..."
* Slasher runs over to a Ridarium and grabs him. 1"WHAT THE HELL'S WRONG WITH HIM?!"
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium misses the roof, but it still shakes violently. The side of the wall crunches inward in a finger print.
* Warren` glances at the wall of the shuttle from inside
<Warren`> He's hanging on.
<Warren`> 6* With the weight of an unconscious Ridarium inside the shuttle and a hostile one on the side, the shuttle begins to sink
* Xanatos`Durran reaches into his jacket and pulls out his pistol, he aims carefully and shoot for the joint of the shoulder, it should dislodge the arm, if he remember ridarium's correctly.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium climbs up onto the roof of the shuttle, looking around for the dragoon Ariel.
* Ariel notes that they're over weight, and starts looking for anything on the nearby buildings that could make it to.
<Slasher> IF YOU WOM'T TAKE CARE OF HIM, I WILL! *he turns walking over to the edge of the landing pad, putting his rifle upto his eye, he begins to look around, to lock onto the Ridarium.
<Warren`> 6* It gets shot by Xanatos, stumbling on the roof. It seems pissed.
* `Kane aims for the dark holes of its face. Firing again.
<`Kane> NRP: Wait! That was Xanatos. Haha.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium is hit right in the eye. It grabs it's face, howling.
<Warren`> 6* The three Ridariums look helpless, with Ridarium launchers only. If they fire, they'll blow the shuttle up
* Slasher locks on, firing a shot.
<Warren`> 6* Slasher's shot lands one foot from Ariel.
* Xanatos`Durran does all that Kane just did since Kane is inside the shuttle like a silly goose. But Xanatos holsters the pistol and grabs the ledge. He can't hand on much longer.
<Warren`> 6* Ariel would seem the building has several holes in it, the size of Ridariums.
<Slasher> Crap....*he aims again adjusting and fire's off another shot*
* Katrina` looks over.
* Ariel glances at the Ridarium, then makes a running leap for the building.
<Warren`> 6* The shot lands where Ariel was moments ago.
* Seraphna seems to just watch everything, confused, her eyes keep seeming to go foggy
<`Kane> Kane looks around and grabs the controls of the ship, he glances around trying to remember his basic training. " Warren which way shakes this thing!?"
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium runs after Ariel, leaving dents in the roof, then leaps off the shuttle after Ariel
<Warren`> It just jumped off.
<Slasher> God damnt...KAT GRAB ME!
* Katrina` nods, grabbing Slasher's lower half so he can lean over.
* Slasher leans over the edge and aims down, firing off another shot straight down at the Ridarium.
<`Kane> We still need to help Xanatos!
<Warren`> Go get him.
* Ariel turns as she hears the crash behind her, "So... you are after me."
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium stands there before Ariel when a shot hits him in the head.
<Xanatos`Durran> Go!!? I'll fall!
* Warren` stands up and gets in the co-pilot seat, grabbing the controls, leaving his blood on them. He jerks the shuttle in the air and flies over toward XAnatos, getting the ramp open and under him.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium looks straight up.
* Slasher fires off another shot now.
* Xanatos`Durran falls onto the ramp and begins to pull himself inside.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium gets hit in the face. It roars, swinging it's fists around, hitting the building and shaking it
* `Kane rushes over to help.
<Ariel> "You!"
* Warren` grips the controls, swinging the shuttle around roughly. He's no pilot - and he's in pain, but he tries to get it lined up with Ariel.
<Katrina`> Are you getting him?
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium lowers it's head to look at ARiel, swinging it's massive fist at her.
* Ariel hops back, having been waiting for an attack, "What is it you wish to accomplish?"
* Xanatos`Durran crawls to his feet and pats Kane on the back, he moves over to the controls, he wraps his bloody fingers around the controls and glances at Warren. "Appreciate that. But I got it now, Just rest your arms." He moves the shuttle in line with Ariel. Waiting for her to get on.
<Warren`> <Ridarium> Dragoons are evil. Dragoons will be destroyed.
<Slasher> Yes, but he won't go down...*flicks a switch on his gun charging it up for more power* Come on Ariel...get him in my sight again...
* Warren` gets up and runs to the end of the ramp. He glances around, then grabs a rope. He twirls it and throws it out around the Ridarium, lassoing him
* `Kane moves toward the shuttle opening and holds his rifle up, but it seems Ariel is too close. "Ariel! Come'on, get onto the shuttle now!"
<Warren`> Boost forward, Xanatos.
* Seraphna looks back to where Spade went
<Xanatos`Durran> Sir. *boosts forward*
<Warren`> 6* Spade went inside the building with the Ridarium speaker.
* Ariel eyes the Ridarium, staying out of swinging range, "Why?"
<Warren`> <Ridarium> You are worse than destroyers. You are the enemies of all. We will destroy you and regain our lost ho-- 6It's yanked off it's feet and slides out of the building, falling through the air. The shuttle jerks from it's weight as it swings below them.
* Warren` aims at the rope and fires, snapping it half. The Ridarium falls.
<Ariel> "......"
* Xanatos`Durran regains the shuttle and moves it back over to Ariel. Waiting once again for her to get inside.
* Slasher pulls his gun up, flicking the switch again decharging it.
* Warren` leans against the side of the wall, wincing in pain.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium gets to it's feet, looking up.
* Ariel calmly walks over, and boards the shuttle. Her expression blanked.
* Slasher then hops back, turning to Katrina. 1"Thanks"
* `Kane tries to help Warren to a seat.
* Warren` sits down, nodding to Kane
<Katrina`> No problem.
<Warren`> What were you talking with it about... 6He asks Ariel, glancing at her.
* Xanatos`Durran closes the shuttle door and moves it back up to the top, he lands on the stable part of the building/cliff thing.
* Seraphna looks blankly at the shuttle, then back to the building SPade went into
<Slasher> Comm: Warren, is he taken care of?
<Warren`> Xanatos, run a scan for the Ridarium.
<Xanatos`Durran> Right away. *does so*
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium grabs the side of the building and begins to climb up rapidly. Xanatos would see a motion sensor of it getting closer.
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: He's coming back up, get ready. We're coming out. *he opens the door of the shuttle*
<Warren`> 6* Spade exits, holding something in his hand. He's followed by the Ridarium speaker from earlier.
<Ariel> "I..." *pauses*
* Slasher runs over to one of the Ridariums and grabs it's launcher from him, he runs back over to the edge.
<Slasher> Comm: Permission to execute, Sir.
* Warren` glances at Xanatos, then at Ariel. He frowns, moving down the shuttle ramp to look at what's happening
<Warren`> Fire.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium is half-way up now, leaping in bounds like the Hulk
* Slasher aims downwards and fires at the Ridarium.
* `Kane steps outside along with Slasher and Katrina. "Ms. Katrina. Let me get you into the shuttle!"
<Warren`> 6* The launcher hits the Ridarium and blows it up, and part of the building. It's pieces fall
* Ariel closes her eyes, hearing the explosion.
* Katrina` nods, turning and walking up the ramp, rubbing her shoulders. She adjusts her mask.
* Warren` turns and moves up the shuttle, sitting across from Ariel
* Xanatos`Durran sighs.
<Warren`> It had to be done.
* Slasher he turns back around tossing the launcher at the Ridarium he took it from.
* `Kane turns to Spade. "Area secure sir, c..can we leave soon?"
<Warren`> 6* Spade looks around. "We're done. We have the alliance treaty. Lets go." 6He moves up the ramp.
* `Kane glances over at Slasher and then moves into the shuttle as well.
* Seraphna nods dumbly and follows SPade, "Will...?"
<Warren`> <Spade> Yes?
<Ariel> "I suppose it was unavoidible."
<Seraphna> "This place makes me feel strange..."
* Slasher turns and steps onto the shuttle, cracking his neck as he does.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls some tape out of his pouch and begins to wrap it around each of his fingers vigerously.
<Warren`> <Spade> The hate for Dragoons are strong here.
* Ariel nods slowly.
* Seraphna sits down, staring at the floor, she seems very loose and quiet
* Slasher steps the back of the shuttle and grabs the medical kit, he turns and heads upto the front, tossing it to Warren. 1"Tend to your wounds sir.
* Warren` eyes Spade, as if an old horrifying conclusion has returned. He grabs the kit, not bothering to wince. He moves up to the co-pilot seat, sitting down.
<`Kane> U...Umm can we leave now?
* `Kane shakily takes his seat.
<Warren`> <Spade> Lets go.
* Xanatos`Durran glances back and then bites the tape to finish with his fingers, then he closes the ramp and takes off. Plotting a course for the station.
<Warren`> 6* The shuttle leaves unmolestated
<Warren`> 6* The shuttle reaches the starship and docks with it easily.
<Warren`> <Spade> Well, I'll go back to the bridge and pilot the course back to the station. Good work everyone. 6He stands up, seeming pleased with himself, as if he confirmed something. He walks down the lowered ramp.
* Katrina` stands up, looking tired. She sighs, moving down the ramp and heading for her quarters.
* Seraphna follows after Spade
* Xanatos`Durran sighs as he begins to deprep the ship.
* `Kane gets up and moves to Warren. "I...i'm sorry I couldn't be more help sir..."
<Warren`> ... 6He sits in his seat, then reaches over with his ruined fingers and hits a button, bringing up the video feed from the shuttle onto the monitor, starting it at the beginning of the trip.
<Warren`> You were fine.
<Slasher> You did fine Kane...*he turns and steps off the shuttle*
<Warren`> 6* The shuttle seems to have more weight than normal.
* Ariel glances to Warren, "Is something troubling you, sir?"
<Warren`> Yes. 6He plays it back to the moment Spade is talking to the Ridarium. He grabs Sera moments before the attack lands.
<`Kane> Right sirs. *he retreats to his quarters*
<Xanatos`Durran> Sir. We have an excess in weight.
* Xanatos`Durran tries to pinpoint it on the ship.
<Warren`> Did we remove the Ridarium? 6He glances back, but doesn't see it anymore.
<Warren`> 6* The weight is gone now. How odd.
* Seraphna stays with Spade, slowly shaking away whatever was bothering her
<Xanatos`Durran> ...It is gone now. I think we know what this means...
<Warren`> <Spade> Feel better, Serena?
<Seraphna> "A lot better... it was very strange..."
* Warren` turns to look at the video feed of Spade dodging the attack before it was known, then shakes his head, hitting a button and ejecting the tape. He takes it and pockets it, then stands up, walking off the shuttle and looking around the hanger.
* Slasher turns, stepping back on the shuttle, tossing his oxygen mask back onto the shuttle
<Warren`> <Spade> Think nothing of it anymore.
* Seraphna sighs and hugs him, "I guess the attack just shook me up..."
* Slasher looks at the tape in Warren's hand. 1"Something bothering you, Sir?"
<Warren`> Nothing at all.
* Xanatos`Durran stands and moves over, closing the ramp. "I think we should keep the starship on high alert. We could have a stowaway."
<Warren`> Lock the hanger down.
* Xanatos`Durran arches at brow at Warren. He knows that he is lying.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Slasher. "I don't have the codes to do that anymore."
<Slasher> Aye, Sir. *he walks over to the a console and begins typing on it, locking the hanger down.
* Ariel proceeds to search the hangar of her own initiative.
<Warren`> 6* A massive rock hand grabs Ariel's head from behind, lifting her up. It shouts in Ridarium.
* Warren` whirls around at the sound.
* Xanatos`Durran thrusts his hands into his suit and pulls out two modified pistols, he aims them at the Ridarium as he whips around.
* Slasher twists around, his pistol popping out his hand instantly, he aims it at the Ridarium.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium tries to crush Ariel's head with it's massive fists.
<Warren`> <Ridarium in Ridarium> Creation of the destroyer. You killed my granite brother. I will slay you in the name of Ridarium!
* Warren` hisses, not knowing what the creature is saying. He aims his handgun at it from behind, circling to the side.
* Slasher fires a charged shot at the Ridarium's arm that's holdering her.
* Ariel trys to throw her weight to the side, to gain enough enertia, to swing around and bring a blade of energy into the creature's arm.
<Slasher> He's gonna kill her.
* Seraphna sighs, helping SPade plot out a course, seemingly having forgotten the trip even occured.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium drops Ariel when Slasher and her both attack it's arm. It doesn't appear hurt, though.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium punches at Ariel.
<Slasher> Ariel, get back! *he fires another shot at an organic spot*
* Xanatos`Durran begins to fire upon the organic chest plate whenever Ariel is out of the way.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium is hit, then stumbles to the ground on it's knees.
* Ariel rolls to the side, away from the attack, "Your fight is not with me. This battle has no meaning."
<Warren`> <Ridarium in Ridarium> You are...slayers...we are...the chosen ones...we must...stop the slayers.
* Slasher aims for it's eye socket and fires another shot.
* Warren` stands there, aiming his handgun at the Ridarium, looking entirely at ARiel.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium is hit in the head, it snapping back. It falls flat on it's back.
<Warren`> <Spade> After we arrive at the station, I'll cook you some dinner. You'll enjoy it, I think.
* Ariel stands slowly, giving Slasher a quick look, before turning back to the stone corpse.
* Xanatos`Durran holsters the pistols inside his jacket. He glances at Ariel, then Warren and Slasher.
* Warren` holsters his handgun.
* Seraphna smiles, "You can cook too?"
<Warren`> <Spade> I can cook, too.
<Seraphna> "What can't you do?"
* Slasher walks over to the Ridarium, checking it up and down for any signs of movement.
<Warren`> <Spade> I can't sing, I'm afraid. No talent.
<Warren`> 6* The Ridarium is dead. It even begins to turn to sand.
* Seraphna giggles and smiles, finishing setting up some coordinates.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Warren. "Should I inform Spade or not?"
<Warren`> It'll be in my report.
<Warren`> You can both leave. 6He waves his hand at Slasher and Xanatos.
<Seraphna> "I'm a little worried about Warren..."
* Ariel seems to sigh, "...the ghosts of the past refuse to rest."
* Slasher walks over to the console and unlocks the hanger.
<Warren`> <Spade> Is this about what happened in the hallway earlier?
<Seraphna> "Warren in general of late."
<Warren`> <Spade> Tell me. What is wrong with him?
<Xanatos`Durran> Alright. *He walks over to Slasher and patting him on the back. Walking out with him.*
<Seraphna> "He doesn't trust anything to do with Janus."
* Warren` walks over to the sand pile beside Ariel, glancing at her.
<Warren`> How are ... you? 6He asks awkwardly.
<Warren`> <Spade> Yes. I suppose he doesn't. But has it begun to affect his work? Or his treatment of others?
<Slasher> I believe our shifts over now Xanatos. I believe now is the appropriate time to drink.
<Seraphna> "Well the hallway would be a good example... then the shuttle..."
* Ariel pauses, "...saddened."
<Xanatos`Durran> I agree with you completely my friend. *Xanatos rubs his aching hands*
<Seraphna> "He's still convinced that I'm somehow some nefarious sabatour."
<Slasher> Plus it'll take the pain away from your hands.
<Warren`> The past cannot be changed. You should not .. let this incident bother you. Letting go of the past ... is necessary to move on. The Ridariums cannot let go.
<Warren`> <Spade> I'll look into our Captain Warren. Make sure he's okay.
<Seraphna> "Wonder if he even realise Ari is technically involved with Janus just by her creation..."
<Seraphna> "Okay..."
* Slasher turns walking with Xanatos.
* Xanatos`Durran looks down, "You did good back there, Ridarium's are a rough bunch. But you held you own. Couldn't have done better myself." He takes another turn heading for the bar portion of the ship. (WHich would be the cafeteria maybe? I dunno)
* Ariel nods slowly, "...they are a proud people."
* Seraphna yawns softly
<Seraphna> "Gotta remember to get those modifications to the station underway when we get back/
<Slasher> I've faced a few myself during the war. You never forget how to take an enemy down. Not one as difficult as their kind was.
<Warren`> Pride is a faulting emotion. Once I hated Dragoons, too. Before I met one that changed my view on them all. 6He looks at her. "Be well, Ariel." 6He turns and walks off.
<Xanatos`Durran> Ah yes, I forgot you also served. Rough times. So, what do you think of Spade? He worries me.
* Ariel nods slowly, before sitting down on the cold hangar floor, and looks out towards space.
* Warren` walks through the hanger, holding onto the tape in his hand. He glanes down at it as he enters the hallway, his lips curling into a deep frown.
<Slasher> I don't trust him at all. Bad vibe. *he steps into the cafeteria* I believe they keep the alcohol hidden in the back.
<Warren`> 6* Spade turns to look at her, not saying anything as he studies her.
* Seraphna sighs and looks out at the passing stars
<Warren`> Session Ends
<Xanatos`Durran> I agree with you. *he pulls out a bottle of vodka from the back* Vodka tickle your fancy?
Session Close: Sun Nov 20 23:20:28 2005