<DeathStar> Stardate: Immediately after Session 11
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Station
<DeathStar> 6* The station's hanger has been damaged severely during the attack by Cheryl, though not entirely by her. And now that severe protocols have been breached and with General Cran coming within the hour, things are in the eye of the storm. And what came before ... will pale to what will play out.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina sits in her shuttle, despite the damaged hanger's condition. Repair crews are working - both Erusian and Human engineers working side by side without argument to get it fixed. Mechanics can be seen all over the place, trying to piece things together.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands in the hallway, breathing deeply until it's under control. His right arm hangs limply by his side as he reaches down with his left hand to grab his military vest, pulling it back on.
* Seraphna walks out to the hangar, sighing, "I have a few weeks off and the place goes to hell..."
* Xanatos`Durran steps up to the door of the hanger, peering inside to watch the crews go about their work. He decided he didn't want to be around when Warren bitches at Cassandra and Slasher. Durran glances at his right arm, clad in bandages and the like. He frowns and moves his eye back to note the comradery between the two races.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I can't spell.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands up off the wall, turning to walk toward the security office. His eyes narrow and he begins to walk with definite purpose.
* Seraphna steps up next to Xan, "What did you people do to my hangar?"
<Xanatos`Durran> It isn't your hanger. *he states, staring strait ahead.
* Slasher stops from leaving the hanger. 1"You have no authority around here Serena Cran, I advise you head back to Embassador Arhn's Quarters.
* Kio is now known as Ry`
<DeathStar> 6* Warren arrives in the office. He begins to speed through the hanger cameras, watching what took place. His left hand grips the counter, twitching.
<Seraphna> "Just watching... and offical or not... still my hangar to me... you get attached to these things."
* Seraphna eyes Slasher.
<Slasher> I couldn't care less.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and shakes his head, not wanting to talk to them. He moves past Slasher and slides over to an equipment crate, hopping up onto it, he glances out at space.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He moves his left hand over to a communication device. "Lt. Arakawa, I want you in the security office now."
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Pwned.
* Seraphna shakes her head and looks on, "I'm waiting to greet a guest."
* Ry` was currently at his desk, doing his normal paperwork for the Erusian occupation here.
* Cassandra_Arakawa steps into the security office and salutes. "Sir."
<Slasher> You dont' need to be coy about it, we know who you're waiting for.
<Slasher> Oh and by the way, next time, I won't hesitate.
* Slasher turns and starts to leave the hanger again
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns around to face her. "You should be turning over your badge and clearance codes to me now for your breach of rules."
<Seraphna> "There won't be a next time Winters."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I should be. However, I was operating under orders from military intelligence.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Military intelligence doesn't supersede my authority here. I am the law here.
<Slasher> As far as I'm concerned it's still in you.
<Seraphna> "That's wonderful Winters. You should be more worried about your boss then me at the moment."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> That is what you think, sir.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Your badge. And your clearance codes. Now. You're removed from the station.
<Slasher> I only made a decision for myself, not for them.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Very well then, but I do this under protest. Especially sinc eyour own actions, were our roles reversed would have gotten your commission under review. *sets her badge on her desk and turns to leave*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps a button. "Lt. Winters, move to the office and walk Lt. Arakawa to the hanger and place her on a shuttle."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Her belongings will be sent to her later.
* Slasher reaches down, tapping his comm. 1"Understood sir."
* Ry` glances up at the pair of them, as he pulls out his pair of sabers. Both are laid out across the desk, as he begins to work on their power sources and back ends. 14"Hellova crew Warren.." 2He commented idly
* Slasher he turns and walks out of the hanger, making his way towards the Security Office
<DeathStar> 6* Warren switches frequencies. "I want to see you, Lt. Durran." 6He says darkly.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and hops off of the crate, moving for the office.
* Seraphna leans back and watches the work going on, giving out some tips and advice idly to people working.
<Ry`> NRP: Damn..how many people fucked up in that fight :X
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: I let Slasher do whatever he wanted. SO just me and Cass.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien's shuttle can be seen approaching the hanger, sending the proper clearance codes for both the Erusians and the Earth military.
* Ry` eyes his datapad. 14"Dariens..here?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there darkly, glancing at Ry, then back at the door.
* Cassandra_Arakawa walks toward the hangar.
* Slasher reaches Cassandra and turns around, following
* Xanatos`Durran passes by Cass and Slasher, stepping into the office shortly after.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm disappointed in you, Durran. 6He says softly, eyeing him. It's the first time he's ever spoken those words to anyone, especially Xanatos.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow, then places his hands to the back of his head, "My arm was hurting and I was tired of the situation, I left it up to Slasher."
* Ry` gets to his feet, deciding it best to greet him. He gave a nod at Warren, before slipping passed him and outside. Ry heads toward the hangar, hands sliding in his pocket.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren slams his left hand onto the desk when Durran says that. "THAT IS NOT EXCUSE XANATOS! YOUR JOB IS TO HANDLE THE SITUATION! YOU ARE THE SECOND IN COMMAND GODDAMMIT!"
* Xanatos`Durran doesn't budge at the yelling, "I know it isn't an excuse. But I didn't have it in me to give the order. I've never been a good leader."
* Cassandra_Arakawa steps into the hangar.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien's shuttle lands beside Katrina's, avoiding the damaged sections and broken gears. As it lands, the ramp lowers. Katrina walks down her shuttle's ramp to greet Darien, who has walked down his own, his military trench coat having more titles on it than usual.
* Slasher escorts Cassandra into the hanger.
<DeathStar> <Warren> As of today, despite your rank, you are no longer able to order anyone on this station. You are no more authority than anyone else. Is that clear?
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Captain. Congratulations on the promotion. 6* Darien laughs, rubbing the back of his head.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Yes." He turns to leave but pauses for a moment then turns back around, "John McCormick is somewhere on this station and I believe he came with Katrina."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Cassandra, frowning a bit as he watches her come into the station.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I've come to the same conclusion. You and Slasher will begin a search for him.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "You'd better tell him. I'm afraid I can't give orders anymore." He steps out of the office after that, moving down the hall.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sir. *salutes Darien*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns back to look at the hanger, waiting for Slasher to finish his assignment with Cassandra.
* Ry` appears to the back of Katrina, his arms crossing over his towering frame. 14"Could have told me who you were sending..and I suggest you call your dog before he gets in trouble.." 2He refered to John obviouslu
<Slasher> That shuttle's been cleared for you to take back. A Erusian security officer will travel with you.
<Ry`> *ly*
* Seraphna watches them quietly.
<DeathStar> <Darien> If I can find a dog, I'll be sure to leash it. 6He says dryly, glancing at Ry. According to his titles, it seems he's been promoted to Commodore and is now the second in command of the Intelligence and Investigation Military Departments.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina stiffens, knowing what he's talking about. She glances down.
<Ry`> 14"A promotion I see..at least one of us are moving up in the world.."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm ambitious enough. However, we have more problems that your government should be concerned about.
* Slasher stands there, waiting for her to step on the shuttle
<Ry`> 14"..could we possibly have anymore?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> We've lost touch with the other 19 Dragoons. It seems Alpha Cheryl's actions have inspiried them. That means they will probably be head hunting Serena Cran, also. And as long as the Erusian government gives her protection on this station, this station is in danger.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances at Seraphna across the hanger.
<Ry`> 14"I have no authority to revoke her protection..I simply must oblige my orders..possibly forced to face 19 other dragoons in the process"
* Cassandra_Arakawa steps on to the shuttle.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hmm. Of course, since the Senate majority supports your actions as of right now they would agree. Even though this station might be a particle dust by the time it's over.
<Ry`> 14"Since when did the Senate like me?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> They support your Ambassador as long as she does things Janus likes.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Namely, keeping Serena Cran safe.
* Xanatos`Durran has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* Slasher turns his head, spotting Darien and Ry talking. He narrow's his eyes and listens in
<Ry`> 14"I see..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> The fact is that even while I know this station is going to be hit, I have no authority to remain here any longer since I've passed on my warnings and Serena Cran doesn't seem to be melting down.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina frowns a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle waits to be programmed a destination.
<Ry`> 14"Yes well..unless you have a covert ops team waiting to kidnap her during the night..I have little I can do either"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hm. I'm afraid I don't. 6He notes loudly.
<Ry`> 14"A shame.."
<Slasher> ....*quirks his eyebrow*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, I'll be leaving in a bit. I need to talk with my colleague. 6He says to Ry, putting a hand on Kat's shoulder. "Is there anything I can do for you while we're still on the station?"
* Xanatos`Durran has joined #taw
* Slasher turns his head, stopping his gaze upon Seraphna.
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Xanatos`Durran
<Xanatos`Durran> nrp: gAh, my internet dieed.
<DeathStar> NRP: Say, you DID leave.
* Seraphna is advising on the repair of a terminal, sort of just looking out at the stars.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren taps the comm. "Get Lt. Arakawa off the station, Lt. Winters, and then help Lt. Commander Durran find John McCormick."
* Ry` turns and walks off, rubbing his chin in possible ponderment.
* Slasher pulls out his datapad and types on it, the shuttle with Cassandra on it lifts off and leaves the safety of the station
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leads Kat over to the side of her shuttle, talking softly with her.
* Xanatos`Durran moves through the halls, he pulls up his datapad, he begins attempts to a get a feed of the camera just outside of the hanger.
* Cassandra_Arakawa has left #taw
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches the feed of the shuttle, shaking his head. He seems angry about something. Could it be that he didn't want to fire Arakawa? He turns to face his reports.
<DeathStar> 6* The datapad allows it.
* Xanatos`Durran sets it to moments after Cassandra entered the hanger during the battle with Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* And it allows that.
* Xanatos`Durran watches it now, checking to see if John ever left the hanger.
* Slasher taps his comm. 1"Report Lt. Cmd Durran."
<DeathStar> 6* As he watches the long, long fight....
* Xanatos`Durran presses his comm, "Just Durran. And I haven't found anything yet."
<DeathStar> 6* Long fight...
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: lol.
<DeathStar> 6* There. After the doors are opened by Durran, John exits
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits at his desk, his left hand still shaking. Cheryl got away. He closes his eyes, flashing back to his past.
* Xanatos`Durran nods to himself and rubs his chin, "Slasher." he taps the comm saying this, "John left the hanger moments after I opened the doors. I think it is safe to say he is still here. Somewhere."
<DeathStar> 6* Cran's shuttle can be seen in the distance. Darien glances at the shuttle, frowning. No way he's leaving before the truth comes out.
* Slasher taps his comm. 1"Then he could be anywhere on the shuttle."
* Slasher turns his head, eyeing Katrina's shuttle.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs, "True. I can't tell you what I think you should do right now. But I can suggest going to the office and searching the station monitors.
<Xanatos`Durran> "
<Slasher> <Shiva> *steps into her room and turns her terminal, she opens up a channel with her home planet.
* Kulix has joined #Taw
<Slasher> <Comm> You've lost your authority...
* Seraphna watches the shuttle quietly
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: Because I decided to help you out. *he states* Least he didn't fire me like he did Cassandra.
* Ry` walks back into the security room, sitting down at his desk. He glances at Warren silently, 14"What do you think of this whole..Dragoon situation.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren snaps back to reality, glancing up at Ry. "What?"
<Slasher> Comm: I only made a decision for myself. I didnt' ask for your help.
* Slasher turns, walking out of the Hanger and makes his way back to the Security Office.
<Ry`> 14"A simple question is all..I'm wondering your interpretation on the whole ideal.."
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: I know. I'm just stating the facts.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... I think this Dragoon situation is troublesome.
<Ry`> 14"Any objections to it..being removed?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> What do you mean?
* Xanatos`Durran moves through the halls, holding his datapad as he goes, he is searching for the path John took after he escaped from the hanger.
* Slasher steps into the security room and moves over to his terminal and sits down.
<Ry`> 14"Her leaving the station.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> ..... 6He narrows his eyes. "Through legal means, yes, I have no objections."
* Slasher begins to type on it, bringing up the moment that John left the hanger, he begins to try and follow his pathway from each camera shot he can get off him
<Arhn> <Cassandra Arakawa> *reaches over and sets the shuttle frequency to Warren's communicator and then sends a transmission request*
<Ry`> 14"Just a thought.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Listen. Serena Cran is easily manipulated and a fool. But she has yet to shown a sign of danger from herself toward others. The fact is, your government decided to protect her against my objections. Now you should honor that.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren accfepts the transmission. "Report."
<Ry`> 14"I havn't killed her yet..have I?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just stares at Ry. He doesn't seem to find that the right choice of words.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran's shuttle begins to send the proper clearance codes. Warren motions for Slasher to accept since he's closer.
<DeathStar> 6* John's path takes him to the cafeteria, then to a spot there's no camera footage.
<Arhn> <Cassandra Arakawa> "Sir, Ibefore I move out of transmission range, I want to apologize...I'm...used to acting outside of the military heirarchy."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pauses, glancing down at the comm. in literal surprise. "Go on."
* Slasher slides his hand over his terminal, giving Cran clearance.
<Ry`> 2He leans over his desk, glancing at Warren. 14"The other 19 dragoons have lost contact from what I am told..likely to follow Cheryls example. I understand honor more then anyone..my life is revolved around it..I'm just wondering if this path is the right one.." 2He speaks idly..
* Xanatos`Durran steps to the cafeteria and glances around, wondering where John would go now.
* Slasher pauses then freezes the spot, he then begins to bring up camera feed from areas around the cafeteria
<DeathStar> 6* It seems to be a blind spot.
<Arhn> <Cassandra Arakawa> "during the war, I was deployed behind enemy lines and basicvally given free reign to blow away any Ridarium perosnnel or asset that I could find. After the war, I just returned home...and was shuffled from place to place like a piece of hardware that no one had a use for."
<DeathStar> 6* There's a small vent in the upper corner, in the blind spot.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He seems to be doing that to both Ry and to Cassandra.
* Xanatos`Durran steps over to the vent. "Winters." He says while clicking his comm, "Where do this vent lead too?"
<Slasher> Comm: Hold on.
* Slasher brings ups a schematic of the ventillation system.
<Ry`> 14"20 dragoons..attacking the station..how can it possibly hold up..all after Serena.." 2Ry sighs, placing his hands over his eyes. He was no longer speaking to Warren..but himself
* Seraphna waits on the shuttle, yawning.
<DeathStar> <Warren> The fact is Lieutenant, I don't give trust easily because people disappoint me. That's why I control the situation on my station. That's why you bringing weapons and equipment not cleared by myself is completely irresponsible. And the reason I cannot trust you. 6He pauses, then looks up at Ry, speaking for all of them now with his next words.
<Arhn> <Cassandra Arakawa> "I'm not used to having to follow orders...or even showing any restraint in my actions. I have to remember that the war is over and I need to move on...that's why I worked out this assignment on PAX. I...guess I blew that one. I have all the empathy of the toaster that I'm probably related to."
<DeathStar> <Warren> However, we all have a purpose here. And we all have to believe in the ideal of peace if we're going to work here. Peace requires sacrifice. For everyone.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Now disable the controls since I know you can and come back.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran's shuttle lands in the hanger, powering down.
<Slasher> <Comm> Everywhere.
<Arhn> <Cassandra Arakawa> "Yes, sir!"
* Cassandra_Arakawa has joined #taw
* Ry` glances at Warren, chuckling lightly toward him. 14"Now I see why you were promoted in charge of the diplomats. You can be quite self righteous when the situation comes down to it..quite a trait you have there.."
* Cassandra_Arakawa rewires the controls on her shuttle and sends it back to the station.
* Xanatos`Durran frowns and rubs the back of his head, "Anywhere that would be of particular interest to a rebel that has a hankerin for explosives?
<Xanatos`Durran> "
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances down at his right arm. "The fact is, Ry'oskay, I put my faith in my job because I'm a soldier. Either it be I have to kill someone or if I have to be a diplomat. I do it because I feel it is right. The fact is this situation has no right or wrong. 20 Dragoons are dying. 1 girl could be behind it.
<DeathStar> <Warren> The fact is - no matter what cause we choose, we're hypocrits. I'm not going to judge anyone when the time comes.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren closes his eyes as he sits there, picturing Cheryl again in his head.
* Seraphna steps up to the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* The ramp lowers. Katrina and Darien watch like hawks. Commander Hodges walks down first, then Cran moves down in a moveable wheelchair. "Hello, Serena." 6he says warmly.
* Seraphna smiles and moves over to hug him, careful not to injure him any further, "Hey Daddy."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Hello, my daughter.
<Ry`> 14"It comes down to personal belief really..it was a pity I was not born human..perhaps I would have been trusted more around this station.."
<Slasher> Comm: If you want to be techinical, the Core would be where an explosive would do the most damage. But I have a feeling he's hiding somewhere near the hanger bay.
* Seraphna seems to glow a little, "SO much... truth... in those words."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there, then looks at Ry. ".... The fact is that if you fight for a cause, trust isn't important. I never cared if anyone trusted me."
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: I agree. I'll move to the hanger, since Cran shhould be there..he might try to attack. *he moves toward the hanger now.*
* Slasher stands up, he looks down his his right arm, the blood finally stopping. He makes his way down to the hanger.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> I feel we have little time, my precious daughter. We should talk about the truth.
<Ry`> 14"I know that all to well Warren, I've never let it stop me before..."
* Seraphna nods, "I'm all ears."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Then don't waste energy caring about what others think. 6He turns to look at the monitors.
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra's shuttle arrives back, her clearance codes accepted.
<Ry`> 14"I have too much energy to expend really..wouldn't be much of a waste.."
* Cassandra_Arakawa disembarks from the shuttle and heads back to the security office.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien crosses his arms, clearly curious himself.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Yes. 6He speaks, obviously not caring if others here. Darien narrows his eyes. Could it be this information being known will help Cran?
* Slasher steps into the hanger, he looks up towards a vent, eyeing it
<DeathStar> 6* Cassandra's stuff is still on Warren's desk, waiting on her.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes the monitors, obviously curious about the truth himself.
* Xanatos`Durran moves into the hanger and sits on an equipment crate, he closes his eyes and lets his hearing be his guide. Waiting for something out of the ordinary to perk his hearing.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran suddenly dies, falling over in his wheelchair.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Reporting for duty, sir. *spoken as she enters the office and then salutes*
<DeathStar> NRP: Okay, so I'm kidding. I couldn't help it.
<Arhn> NRP: How...awkward.
* Ry` also glares at the monitors, just to watch...Cran die.
<Seraphna> NRP: <.<;
<Ariel> NRP: That was... unusua
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Gah, I was about to post something.
<DeathStar> NRP: I got you all!
<Ry`> 14"But tell me Warren..doesn't it get lonely..just relying on yourself?"
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran leans forward to look at Serena. "My daughter, we have much to discuss. But first I need to know what happened with Alpha Cheryl."
<Seraphna> "She was beaten back and allowed to leave by the security team."
<DeathStar> <Warren> No. No it doesn't. 6He states, pushing the materials forward toward Cassandra. "Understood, Lt. .... Welcome back."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> That is unforunate. You see, Cheryl's unique among Dragoons. She is by far the strongest Dragoon.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I am also requesting...psychatric evalusation so that...we do not have a repeat of this incident...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren raises an eyebrow, about to respond when he hears Cheryl's name. He freezes, his pupils seeming to shrink a bit.
* Slasher tilts his head, looking over at Cran, his interest perked.
<Seraphna> "I'm sure she'll be back..."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> She had amazing talent with physical fighting and her skills with the whip were unheard of by any human. She could even analyze two people's movements at once and defeat them easily. Taking her on alone was impossible.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Yes. And with her gone, that means if she attacks you directly, you might die
<Ry`> NRP: Too bad she was always analyzing me..the bitch
<Seraphna> "We'll have to be careful then..."
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Thats how durran could just shoot her. Haha.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran leans back in the wheelchair, looking a bit worried. "Each Dragoon has special abilities. All 26 of them developed unique skills that matched their own personalities and that of their pilots. You must remember that."
<Ry`> 14"Somehow I don't believe you.." 2He stats idly, as he continues to watch the monitors.
* Seraphna nods quietly.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there, glancing at Katrina, then at Cran. He knew this much already. The Dragoons were notorious for their diverse abilities. Together, no army could beat all 26.
<Ry`> NRP: *Catgon armies appear*
<DeathStar> NRP: ARRGHGHHH
<DeathStar> 6* General Cran looks at Serena. "I have been planning this day for seven years now. And now that it has arrived, I have to wonder if I can tell you everything you need to know."
<Ariel> NRP: Hey, be glad it's not a catgon army piloting the dragoons.
<Seraphna> "Anything will help..."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> You learned about your true identity already, because William told you early.
* Seraphna nods softly, "Omega..."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> The fact is none of this would have happened yet on my original time table. He sped it up on purpose - I can only imagine he was the one who told the Dragoons about what was about to happen.
<Seraphna> "...Why would he do that though...?"
<DeathStar> <General Cran> I should go back to the beginning.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> The Dragoons were a doomed experiment from the start, Serena.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren squints his eyes at the monitor.
* Seraphna gives him a quizzical look.
* Slasher raises his eyebrow, his attention would seem to be fully tuned in on Cran.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> We were losing the war, Vennie and myself. The humans were no match for the Ridariums and it took whole squads to stop just one of them.
* Cassandra_Arakawa sits back behind her desk.
* Seraphna listens
<DeathStar> <General Cran> However, we came across the remains of two alien bodies. They were dead - or at least, in a state we would call dead. While one was too far gone to really do anything with, the other held interesting results. We learned their DNA could be mixed with our DNA for amazing results.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina listens to Cran, but can't pick up any stray emotions. The man is like a shark.
* Seraphna nods quietly, absorbing the information.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Those amazing qualities ... Vennie came up with the idea of using them to help for war. So we revived the alien, using human DNA to mix in with it's own DNA. We called her "Mother".
<Seraphna> "THe one posing as Ariel?"
<DeathStar> <General> Yes. She was amazing. Her abilities were exactly what we needed to win the war, so we decided to try to recreate the process with by making 26 more of them. However, we wanted them to be less alien than "Mother", so we used machine parts to make up for the differences.
<Ry`> 14"2 aliens?..what about the other one?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grunts, unsure himself.
<Seraphna> "I see..."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I'm more inclined to ask where the aliens came from.
<DeathStar> <Cran> The 26 Dragoons met our expectations. However, there was a problem. While they were outstanding on their own, we needed their true power - so we had to use human pilots. The burnout rate was high and the ability for two people to give up control to each other to work as one was hard to manage. The pilots lost their sense of reality, some went insane, and some were mentally altered.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's left hand clenched as he listens.
<Ry`> 14"Theres plenty aliens out there..an irrelevant question really.."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> And then the true problem began to come out. It began with Alpha Ariel - her personality changed. She became mean, dark, and vicious. Her pilot literally couldn't hold onto her anymore. And then Alpha Baxter, the most sociable one and the strategist of the 26, withdrew. He wouldn't speak to people. He coudln't perform properly. So Vennie and I looked into it.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> We determined that our efforts were in vain. The 26 Dragoons would all have mental breakdowns within ten years and would become dangerous. So we had to come up with a plan to supress them.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> You're missing the point. And machine parts? Wonder if they sourced to the same manufacturer that put me together...
<Seraphna> "So it's an anomoly in thier makeup... not really a virus..."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Vennie came up with the idea of a virus that could be used to nix their personalities completely, making it impossible for their brain capacities to work. It would start off like a sickness that would grow. We installed the virus into all 26 Dragoons and we set it up for one person to control the 26. Originally, we intended for it to be mother.
* Seraphna blinks softly, "...So what happened?"
<DeathStar> <General Cran> However, an accident occurred that night we were setting it up to transfer the control to Mother by implanting her with something to control it. An explosion and fire in the Dragoon facility. We thought Mother was destroyed.
<Seraphna> "I... see..."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> However, something else entirely occurred. Alpha Ariel was destroyed in the explosion and Mother assumed her identity, since they looked identical. The next day, when I arrived, Vennie was already there. I believe he knew Mother was posing as Ariel, since he said Ariel had been damaged beyond use. He said he would set her up somewhere else personally. Since he was dealing with it, I accepted it.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> I moved on and created the Betas, mindless drones to fight the war and began to scale back the use of the Alphas.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at the ground, obviously thinking.
* Seraphna nods softly
<DeathStar> <General Cran> When the war ended, the problem of the Alphas remained. Vennie felt we should drop the matter and leave it alone. While the virus was in them, it wouldn't be activated without a source to control it. He felt we should see if they were going to break down. I knew better - Baxter's behavior was worse and Cheryl, after accidently killing humans in a fight at the end of the war, seemed to be distant herself.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> So I looked into the problem and realized it laid in the fact we had alien dna being used in them and trying to make it compatible with machines and human DNA.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> So, I made you
* Seraphna quietly nods once more.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> I wanted a human who could use the power of Dragoons. You are, in fact, not a Dragoon at all Serena.
<Seraphna> "I'm not...?"
<DeathStar> <General Cran> No. I used my DNA to stablize you and accelerated your growth, but you are a human.
<Seraphna> "But then... how...?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien's eyes widen a bit. Not a dragoon? He miscalculated...
<DeathStar> <General Cran> The fact is you're very special. You have trace amounts of the alien DNA in you to allow you to generate the control of the dragoons. And the source of the virus was placed in you instead of Mother.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> You are capable of doing everything an Alpha can do. But you are better than them in every way.
<Ry`> 14"Tell me..what would possess a human to make such..abominations.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Power. A human who could control that power eliminates the need for machines and aliens.
<Seraphna> "So... I control Dragoons?"
* Slasher narrows his eyes, realizing just how dangerous Serena Cran is now.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Yes. You control Dragoons. You can become a Dragoon. And your power ranges beyond just that. But now you know what your destiny is now.
<Seraphna> "TO prevent them from hurting themselves and others... when they go rogue...?"
<Ry`> 14"Great..we all get pulled into this bullshit of a mistake.." 2He sighs, placing both hands on his desk. 14"What happened to people..coming from nice families.."
<Ry`> 14"Nice normal houses..and a pet.."
<DeathStar> <General Cran> The fact is it's your job to control them, Serena. Your birthright was to be their new Mother.
<Seraphna> "New mother...?"
<Slasher> She's nothing but a tool....*his words come out quietly*
<DeathStar> <General Cran> My plan was to tell you when your body became ready for the Dragoon ability - this very day. In order to test your abilities, a dragoon was suppose to be informed and you were suppose to control it and supress it. That was William's job.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> However, he altered the plan. He told you about who you were early and put you in danger. And then he somehow activated Baxter's virus early, sending him after you.
<Seraphna> "But... why would he do that...?"
<DeathStar> <Voice> Well, you see....it was for you.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren begins to scan the monitors, his eyebrows raised.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien and Katrina begin to look around.
* Slasher turns his head around, trying to pinpoint the voice
* Xanatos`Durran perks his ear, glancing around for Spade.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade stands off to the side, his arms crossed.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances and sees one of PAX's shuttles in the hanger - it must have landed and had clearance codes to not be noticed.
<Seraphna> "For me...? William..." *looks between them, utterly confused*
* Slasher unholsters his gun and pulls it out, it jerks up aiming at Spade.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...while we were distracted...not bad.
<Ry`> 14"Shall I get down there Warren?"
<DeathStar> <William Spade> I informed you early because I cared about you. Your father's plan was last minute and rushed - you had no time to identify yourself or your future. Your birthright would have been throw in your face.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his gun, nodding to Ry. "Lets go. Spade does NOT escape."
* Xanatos`Durran slowly has his gun out, waiting.
* Ry` nods, pulling himself from his seat. Like that he took off in a dash, running toward the hangar.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> You needed to know the truth about what you were going to become because your birthright is yours alone. You control the Dragoons, Sera. So I went against orders.
* Slasher taps his comm. 1"Warren, Spade's here...And there's no way he could've gotten on without help."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I suppose I'll monitor things here, sir.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> However, your father was right. You need to become strong. Our philosophy is that strength is what betters oneself. So I informed Baxter to show your teammates what they would have to face if the Dragoons fought you. And then I had Cheryl informed so you could fight her.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, moving for the hanger.
<DeathStar> 6* Cran stares at Spade.
<Seraphna> "Unfortunately I was recovering from self-infection at the time..."
<DeathStar> <William Spade> Yes. But there's someone else I brought for you to test yourself. In fact, it's your birthright to face her as much as it is her brightright to face you.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade turns to look at the corner.
* Ry` pulls a pistol from it's holster, charging it up on the way.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren slides into the hanger, aiming his weapon at Spade.
* Seraphna looks over to the corner
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances toward the corner.
<DeathStar> NRP: *Xan looks at the wrong corner*
* Ariel steps forward, looking very different than she once did. Her vacant expression has become rather annoyed, and she wears a suit of terran armour, remodeled to resemble something of a more stylized antiquetated design.
* Slasher begins to slides over so he can see what's in the corner
* Ry` slides in also, aiming the pistol toward Spades head.
<Seraphna> "A-Ariel...???"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Ar-Ariel?! <Warren> ...! 6Both men seem completely shocked.
<Ariel> "...it has been a while. Hasn't it?"
<Seraphna> "Wh-Why? I don't want to face her..."
<Slasher> So that's your plan...A battle to see who's the true Mother of the Alphas...
<DeathStar> <William Spade> When you asked me to destroy the Dragoon Files, I knew you were well on your way to becoming the perfect owner of the Dragoons. However, I didn't really destroy them. I switched them while Kane was unconscious.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> I then repaired Mother.
<DeathStar> <Cran> You did what, Spade?!
<Cassandra_Arakawa> NRP: I think Spade has a Sephiroth complex.
<DeathStar> <William Spade> Oh, I know you wanted her destroyed, General. You wanted to protect Sera. However, Sera needs to do this. It's her right to face Mother. Because Mother's purpose is her own.
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL
<Ry`> NRP: Don't we all
* Slasher looks at Ariel, a look of relief on his face.
<Seraphna> "B-But Ariel is my friend..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ariel, you're safe. 6He says, looking relaxed.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Amazing... 6He whispers.
* Slasher blinks, his head tilting as if he's trying to remember something.
<Ry`> 14"Am the only one who sees she came in with the enemy?"
* Ariel looks to Sera, "Do not think I am as ignorant as you would like me to be."
<Seraphna> "What do you mean...?"
<DeathStar> <General Cran> Serena, your destiny is to control the Dragoons.
<DeathStar> <General Cran> She is our enemy. Your enemy.
<DeathStar> 6* William Spade crosses his arms, obviously not intending on running away.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances around at everyone.
<Seraphna> "...I never wanted this..."
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, a shuttle gives false clearance codes, opens the shields, and smashes right into a broken gear as the shields close.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade's eyes widen. Did the fool actually make it?
<Slasher> If you don't want this Serena Cran, then walk away.
* Ry` glances at the shuttle that comes crashing in.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at the civilian shuttle.
* Slasher 's eyes glance at the incoming shuttle
<Xanatos`Durran> <Kane> *Emerges from the shuttle, a pistol in his hand.*
<Seraphna> "Kane...?"
* Ariel slowly turns to look at the shuttle, one hand on her rifle.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Hmph. So it begins.
<DeathStar> Session Ends.
Session Close: Wed Feb 08 20:58:37 2006