<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-582.10.28
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Station
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<DeathStar> 6* Another passing of more than a week and no signs of the Dragoons. While Dragoon Baxter became insane in a week, there appears to be no mass of insane Dragoons attacking. There's been no sign of Ariel. There's been nothing but silence. And so, PAX continues it's job as if nothing has happened...Warren, Arhn, and Shiva are in meeting now.
* Kio is now known as Ry`
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<Xanatos`Durran> NRP:Damn taco bell line.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits at the circular table across from Arhn and Shiva, glancing at the reports and trade agreements they've been mundanely doing for the last half hour.
* Slasher stands over his desk down in the Hanger Bay, several schematics sprawled out before him.
* Xanatos`Durran sits at his desk, going over things on hihs console.
<Slasher> <Shiva> *leans back in his chair, her arm's stretching out*
* `Kane sits in his room, drawing out something on his datapad.
<Arhn> Is there anything more?
* Seraphna knocks on Kane's door
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances down at his paperwork. "The Ridiarum Government is requesting less sales cost on some of the ore they're getting from the Cartel."
* `Kane turns the datapad off and stands, moving over to the door, he opens it.
<Ry`> NRP: They could always start mining themselves..
<DeathStar> NRP: Ouch.
<Slasher> <Shiva> The Cartel has reviewed there request and are willing to scale back the cost if they buy it in larger bulk quantity.
* Seraphna tries to smile, "H-Hi..."
<Ry`> NRP: I'm sure their skin is high quality ore :P
<Slasher> NRP: <Kane> *punches Sera in the nose*
* `Kane takes a step back, "Can I help you with something?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Mmm. 6He marks it off in his notes. Glancing at the time, he seems to be dragging this meeting out longer than normal.
<Seraphna> "I just... wanted to talk..."
* Slasher twists his head slightly to the right as he looks at the schematic for the shuttles.
* Ry` is currently in the security office, working silently.
<Arhn> Captain Carmichael, may I state that we are dwelling on things more than normal.
<Slasher> <Shiva> There is one thing that The Cartel has been curious about Captain Carmicheal.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at both women, having both spoken almost at the same time. He nods to Shiva, since her statement drags this on longer.
<`Kane> What about? *he asks casually, moving over to his dresser, he pulls out a shirt and puts it on.*
* Arhn purses her lips...
<Seraphna> "A-Anything... we haven't talked since you got back... I missed you..."
<Slasher> <Shiva> The Dragoon's sir. The Cartel are just curious about the trouble they may cause on trade.
* `Kane stands, his back to her. "Sera...do you blame me for avoiding you?"
<Seraphna> "Not at all... I knew even if I chose either of you... the other would hate me..." *looks down, her voice weak*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren lets out his breath, glancing down at his notes. His left hand taps on the side of the table. "What are your governments respected viewpoints on the Dragoon situation, curiously?" 6He asks suddenly in a hushed tone.
<Arhn> The Erus Ascendancy has no comment on the matter.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren's well-trained shows a slight hint of disappointment.
* `Kane places his hand on the dresser, "Sera, Spade said he would rather you choose me. So please don't start that. You chose him, not me. I do not hate you, I said that I never will. But I feel betrayed, so I would prefer you give me my space."
<Seraphna> "I have... for two straight weeks... I'm sorry if this was too soon..."
* Xanatos`Durran taps his fingers on the side of his head he glances around the office. Durran releases a long yawn and sighs.
<DeathStar> 6* Chatter begins to pick up on the military channels.
* Seraphna sighs, still looking down, "As you can imagine... it's been lonely for me since the choice..."
<Slasher> <Shiva> We see them as...*she pauses, trying to think of the proper way to say it* ...It's a delicate matter I guess. What The Cartel doesn't understand is why they would put such a virus in something if they knew what could happen.
* Xanatos`Durran perks his ears and starts to listen to the chatter.
* Ry` sighs, looking at Durran. Though he cuts it short as he starts listening to the radio frequencies.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He taps his fingers on the table, looking as if he wishes to speak something.
<Slasher> <Shiva> It's obvious you want to say something Captain.
<DeathStar> 6* It seems there's panic in military voices on Mars. Something's happening to one of the Janus bases - one, some of them might recognize, as the one Spade took Sera to earlier that year.
* `Kane sighs, "Sera, you can't possible expect thing to go back to the way they were. I'm sorry you are lonely, but I wont be here as a substitute for Spade. You made your choice, now it is best you grow up and take responsibility for your actions."
<Ry`> 14"Dragoons you think?"
* Slasher types something on his datapad, he then looks down at the time.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I've been doing research into PAX's archives and power granted by the Earth government when it formed this body. 6He starts off slowly, glancing at the papers in front of him.
* Cassandra_Arakawa steps into the security office and sits at her desk.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> What has your attention?
* Xanatos`Durran rubs the back of his head, "Spade has more than likely escaped prison."
<DeathStar> 6* As if God heard Ry, the answer comes over the wavelengths - it's a Dragoon, and they're tearing the entire base apart.
<Seraphna> "You think I wanted to make the choice? Even be given it...?"
<Xanatos`Durran> ...Hmmm. *he comms Warren, relaying the message.*
<Slasher> <Shiva> Power?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren goes to speak, then glances at his comm. He rubs his forehead. "Keep me posted on the situation," 6he tells Xanatos in a weary voice.
<Ry`> 14"Sometimes I wish there was more excitment in this job..I do better on the frontlines then waiting around.." 2He sits back with a sigh, placing both arms across his chest.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Well, looks like I'mn owed 20 bucks. *turns to her report*
* `Kane sighs, "I'm sorry Sera. It just isn't the time."
* Slasher moves over to his terminal and begins typing on it, reworking the schedule for optimum efficiency
<Seraphna> "Kane...?"
<DeathStar> 6* The chatter continues - it seems the Dragoon is tearing the base apart. There seems to be a lot of confusion on where it is and who it is.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Double my money if its Cheryl. *doesn't look up*
* Xanatos`Durran keeps listening. "I dunno about that."
<Ry`> 14"..I say Ariel.."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sorry, too late to put it in the pool.
<Arhn> Do continue.
<Ry`> 14"I didn't plan on making a trivial bet.."
* Seraphna rubs her forehead, closing her eyes
* Slasher leans back his chair, pausing for a second.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there. "I suppose it's an invalid point now that the Dragoons are attacking Earth bases."
<`Kane> I can't do this. I can't be around you, every second that you are standing here, my heart shatters one thousand times over.
<Seraphna> "...I'll be gone soon... just... take care of yourself..."
<Slasher> <Shiva> It's not nice to bait and switch you know.
<Ry`> 14"Besides..I don't get paid earth currency..so it would be kinda pointless"
<`Kane> Take care of yourself Sera...
<Arhn> You still have my curiosity piqued.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Something to do to pass the time.
<DeathStar> <Warren> While it might not change anything, I was going over the precedents set by Ambassador Arhnya since her arrival. I was hoping to convince your governments to support a free Dragoon world. Frankly, your pull Ambassador Arhnya has more weight right now with the Earth senate than anyone else. But even if your governments back you up, Earth doesn't have to go along if it doesn't want."
* Seraphna looks down, as if unable to promise that. She nods and drops something on his floor before walking away, her movements weary, tired.
<Slasher> <Shiva> *leans forward* You thought of this because of Ariel, didn't you.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stops tapping his fingers. "She's one of my people." 6He states flatly.
<Slasher> <Shiva
<Slasher> <Shiva> And here I thought you buried your heart Captain.
* Seraphna turns a corner and leans against the wall, holding her head, trying to hide tears.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I don't leave my crew behind. Simple.
<DeathStar> 6* The radio shatter suddenly grows deathly quiet, then voices begin to speak - the entire Janus base is gone now in flames.
<Ry`> 14"Annnd...lights out"
* Seraphna falls to her knees, holding her head, "The anger..."
<Arhn> Still...the difficulty is this: the Dragoons will see the possibility of threat in the future. If Sera is taken out of the picture, what stops Earth from creating another means to control or destroy them?
<Slasher> <Shiva> It is still possible, while it may not seem like much but I do believe that both the Cartel and the Erusians have made quite a positive difference to Earth's economy. I would believe that if we were to threaten to pull out if they were not given amnesty and there own world, this could help persuade them.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and glances around. "I really need to sleep more." He picks up the comm and speaks to Warren, "It was definitely a Dragoon sir, probably aiming for Spade. But the whole place is gone now."
<DeathStar> <Warren> The point is we can't reasonably hand them a new government if we don't deal with the virus situation in them. I understand that. However, I have no reasonable means of solving that problem at this time. 6He glances down at his comm.
<Slasher> I'm sure if you can give the Cartel a sample of the virus, we can pool our assets together to try and come to a solution, or a temporary band-aid.
<Slasher> NRP: Bah, that was Shiva.
<Seraphna> "DOn't they realise... I don't want to rule or kill them..."
* `Kane moves over to see what she dropped, while closing the door too.
<Slasher> NRP: REALIZE!
* Seraphna sighs and stands weakly, and walks on, back towards Arhn's quarters.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leans back in his seat. "I'll try."
<Slasher> <Shiva> Thank you. I'll also mention this last part to The Cartel so that they can prepare incase this event take's place.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, as if adding to the panic, the Europa colony below them seems to be talking on the airwaves now.
<Ry`> 14"Then go to sleep..you arn't missing much.."
<DeathStar> 6* It states they believe there's a dragoon on the colony, though with the panic of the Janus attack, it could be jumpity colonial officals.
<Ry`> NRP: I'll brb, need to reboot..comps on the fritz
* Slasher begins typing on his terminal, bringing up a schematic he's started working on.
* Ry` has quit IRC (Quit: )
* `Kane sighs and pockets the old ensignia of hers, he moves over to his bed and turns on his datapad again, starting to draw again.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> This is going to get crazy, isn't it?
* Seraphna step in and sits down, closing her eyes, trying to focus herself and calm dwown.
<Seraphna> *down
* Xanatos`Durran presses the comm again, "Rumors of a Dragoon sighting on Europa, what are you orders?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> I would be grateful if you would both consider this - Earth's position is naturally not supportive of this." 6He goes to say more when Xanatos comms him again.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there, his face changing suddenly to more of a concerned look. "Are they positive, Durran?"
<Xanatos`Durran> <c> No sir, it is still a rumor, but I wouldn't doubt it. There at least 20 of those things out there, should I keep the base on high alert?
* Slasher looks over at one of the few remaining gears, studying it's design.
<Seraphna> "Thier anger is misdirected... it's only a matter of time now before civilians start to die..." *slows her breathing*
<DeathStar> 6* The Europa officals begin to describe the person - it seems they're literally describing Dragoon Alpha Cheryl.
<DeathStar> NRP: THEIR!
<DeathStar> NRP: THEIR!!!!
<Seraphna> *Their <.<
<Xanatos`Durran> <C> Sir, the descriptioin that I am getting are almost exactly that of Alpha Cheryl.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> If she's down there, then darn! No doubling my money.
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* Slasher pauses, thinking.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... the fact is this base is suspectable to attack if a Dragoon launches an attack from the colony's surface. We could be destroyed at a moment's notice.
* Kio is now known as Ry`
<Arhn> ...I see.
<Xanatos`Durran> <c> What are your orders, sir?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks at the ambassadors, then back at the comms. "You need to take a group of people down with you to the surface and find Alpha Cheryl now and destroy her.
<Xanatos`Durran> <C> Would Ry, Winters, Kane, and Cassandra be acceptable sir?
<Slasher> <Shiva> *looks at Warren, studying his face and his voice as he speaks*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Perfectly acceptable. Also, I'll get a shuttle ready in the event I should move the Ambassadors off the station to a safety area. Since the Sol system is compromised, I'll take them to a base one jump system as per standard proceedure. 6He states. His face seems to be a mask of coldness as he speaks.
* Ry` sighs, rubbing his chin lightly. 14"A dragoon on the colony eh...Shoulda took that woman out when the chance was given.."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> No kidding...
* Seraphna tries to focus her mind, remembering when she created that fear, "This should be natural to me... I hope..."
* Xanatos`Durran clicks the comm off and stands, "Cassandra, get on the comm and contact Kane and tell him to meet us in the hanger. Tell him he had best be prepared for a fight." He nods to Ry and heads out of the office.
* Ry` slides from his seat, making sure to get his weaponary before following Xanatos.
* Slasher shakes his head and stands up, stretching.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Kane, wake up. We're heading colonyside. Be sure to bring the party favors. We have dragoons crashing our party.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits his seat, his left hand clenched as he stares off into space.
* `Kane pulls up his comm almost instantly, "Roger that." He stands and turns his datapad off. He moves over and starts dressing, and getting ready.
* Seraphna calls security on her comms.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls up his comm as he steps into the elevator and presses the button after Ry steps inside. "Slasher, start prepping a shuttle, we are going down to the colony to take care of a problem." He switches over to Sera's line without waiting for Slasher's answer. "Yes?"
* Cassandra_Arakawa rises from her seat and goes into the back to grab the party favors.
<Seraphna> "There's... a Dragoon on Europa."
<Seraphna> "Definately in the colony..."
<Xanatos`Durran> <C> Thank you, Sera. We have already been notified. You remain in your room at all times.
<Seraphna> "Alright..."
* Seraphna turns off the comms and starts ton concentrate again, on that dragoon.
<Slasher> <Comm> Affirmative. *he stands up and hollers at a two tech's to prep a shuttle. He then turns around and moves over to a locker and grabs something out of it, hooking it onto his belt.*
* Xanatos`Durran exhales and clicks his comm off, stepping out of the elevator and heading for the hanger. "My moment of weakness has come to bite me in the butt."
* Ry` glances at Durran, with a rather calm grin on his face. 14"I take it this isn't a panic.."
<Xanatos`Durran> Not paniced. I just want to get this over with. If this station is attacked, we are done for.
* `Kane steps out of his room, full clad in military uniform. Kane is carrying a standard issue rifle as he moves for the stairwell.
<Slasher> <Shiva> *looks at Warren* Don't let it consume you.
* Slasher moves over to the shuttle and steps on. He moves to the controls and begins to power the shuttle up.
* Ry` moves into the Hangar after Durran. 14"I see.."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Should have let me blow her head off. *spoken offhandedly as she enters the hangar*
* Xanatos`Durran moves over to the shuttle and hops on, moving over to Slasher. Watching him get everything set up.
<Ry`> 14"You might have missed and killed us all.." 2He sarcastically commented
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up suddenly, his eyes becoming focused again. "I'll go prep a shuttle. You two wait here." 6He stands up and walks out.
* `Kane shuffles into the hanger shortly after Cassandra, he moves toward the shuttle.
* Seraphna comms Arhn.
<Slasher> <Shiva> *watches him leave, she then turns to Arhn* I don't like where this is going.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Oh, ha ha ha.
<Arhn> Nor I... wait a moment... *c* Ambassador Arhnya speaking.
<Slasher> Everyone on?
<Seraphna> "Hey..."
* Xanatos`Durran glances back at Cassandra, "You brought only weaponry ok'd by Warren this time?"
* `Kane gets onto the shuttle and closes the ramp. "All Set."
<Seraphna> "Is Warren there...?"
* Ry` slips into the Co pilot seat, glancing backwards. 14"I doubt it..I'm sure she has something up her sleeve.."
* Slasher lifts the shuttle up and turns it around, facing it towards the Hangar Bay Door, he then flies it out
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks along the halls, entering the secondary hanger. He begins to check out a shuttle for use, just in case.
<Xanatos`Durran> Dragoon Cheryl has been spotted on Europa. A janus base on mars, the one holding Spade, has been attacked and destroyed. We cannot risk an attack on PAX so we will snuff out the problem before it starts. Everyone clear?
<Slasher> Not that you have any say over us. Understood.
<Ry`> 14"Of course.."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Yes...Its standard issue... *rolls her eyes*
<Slasher> But let's just hope this isn't a diversionary tactic.
<Arhn> *c* He left.
<Xanatos`Durran> This is a direct order from Warren. So we must obey it.
<Ry`> 14"It likely is.."
* Slasher hit's the boosters, heading towards the Europa Colony.
* `Kane fidgets with his rifle, "PAX's luck has neever been good. So it probably is..."
<DeathStar> 6* Their (that's how it's spelt, see?) shuttle flies quickly down to the planet, passing through the shields of the moon as they get closer to the city. It seems to be a simulated sunset right now for the city.
<Ry`> 14"..So no offense and all..but why is Kane here? I mean he is a hacker..if there is a dragoon, he's just gonna get himself in trouble.."
* Slasher slides his hand over, patching into the city's emergency channels, listening in on any reports of her the Dragoon's known position.
<Slasher> We ran out of expendible Ensigns...
<Xanatos`Durran> I trained him in standard military combat. And he is quite frankly all we got.
<Seraphna> comm: "I can feel a Dragoon nearby... be careful okay?"
* Seraphna sits back, concentrating again
<Xanatos`Durran> <C> We are landing now, Sir. I'll keep you posted.
<Ry`> 14"Great..it seems like if Earth really gave a damn about this project..it would at least give some decent military officers.."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> How good are you with that rifle, Kane?
* Slasher smirks at Ry's comment. 1"Come now Ry, I'm sure he'd love to take a bullet for us so we can fight a little longer."
* `Kane eyes Ry, "Well enough. Don't worry about me. Worse that happens is I die. And I would much rather watch you die." he adds to Slasher's comment.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren finishes getting the shuttle ready. He stands there, walking back for the ambassador office.
* Ry` chuckles lightly, checking his rifle and pistols. 14"I'm sure Dragoon technology would make that bullet go right through him, and hit the person behind him"
* Slasher flies over the city, his switches on the scanner's to try and pick up a Dragoon's make up
<Xanatos`Durran> Remember, we have to work at a team. I don't wanting anyone to attack unless they two others backing them up at all times.
* Seraphna gets up and heads for the office as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Slasher's located two signals, near the park. However, they both bleep out - someone's jamming them.
<Slasher> ...This can't be good. *he turns the shuttle around and heads towards the park*
<Ry`> 14"What?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren arrives back in the offices.
<Slasher> I picked up two signals at the park...I'm gonna set down right outside it.
* Xanatos`Durran nods to Slasher and sighs rubbing his head, he relays the information to Warren.
* Slasher lands the shuttle down outside the park, landing on part of the sidewalk and street.
<Ry`> 14"2 dragoons?...and 5 of us...." 2He didn't sound too hopeful to say the least.
* Seraphna meets up with Warren, "Sir..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at the information as he steps into the room, glancing at Sera. He stiffens, obviously not on the same length he once was with her.
<Seraphna> "There's something the team doesn't know..."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> We'll do what we can then.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes her. "What?"
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his neck, "I don't want anyone doing anything risky."
<Slasher> Alright everyone, keep their ears open and your eyes about. *he winks at Xan and makes his way to the back of the shuttle*
<Seraphna> "There's something else down there... it's not a Dragoon... but I can sense it... and that worries me."
<Ry`> 14"Fighting them is risky Xanatos..so please..save the talk would you?"
* Xanatos`Durran watches Slasher past. Then glances at ry. "No more granades in a box." He notes as he moves toward the back of the shuttle.
* Slasher opens the ramp and runs outside, sliding over to the gate.
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He eyes Seraphna, then grabs his comm. "That second signal you got - it was a Dragoon?"
* Ry` slides up from his seat, following the pair of them. 14"If there is one nearby..you better believe I'll send it flying.." 2This was of course cruel humor, as he moved behind Slasher.
<Slasher> <Comm> Thats what teh sensor told me.
<DeathStar> 6* The park is fairly populated right now - people enjoying the sunset on the lake.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there. "Becareful."
<Seraphna> "It's not one of the twenty... if it is..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren lowers his hand as he thinks it over in his head, trying to play guess work.
* Slasher eyes the crowded park. 1"This just got worse."
<Seraphna> "I know what they feel like, and it isn't..."
* `Kane moves out after them, he pulls up his comm, "Sir, how long would it take a ship to get from mars to europa?"
<Ry`> 14"A good bomb threat could easily clear them out.."
* Slasher cracks his neck and begins to walk into the park, his eyes about.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...let's hear it for colonial security.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hold. 6He grabs his datapad, checking the situation on Mars.
* Xanatos`Durran notes the people. "....Please don't shoot anyone innocent, thats the last thing we need." He breathes as he moves on.
<Ry`> 14"I doubt the dragoons will share that same sympathy.."
<Slasher> I'd believe this is a sign that the Dragoon virus hasn't taken effect yet. *he continues walking through the park, looking about*
<Seraphna> "I could try to help..."
<DeathStar> 6* Couples stand around, nuzzling each other as they stare about.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Recon time?
<DeathStar> <Warren> It seems the Dragoon there is still attacking people. The ships are tied up in an operation to bomb it.
<Xanatos`Durran> I agree. *he moves around a couple, and obvious displeased look on his face*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren says into his comm
<Slasher> ...*taps his comm* Kane, I'd like it if you stayed near the shuttle until we make contact with the dragoons.
* Ry` glances at Durran, noticing the look on his face. 14"Try to keep your eyes on the goal here..we can discuss that later.."
* `Kane stops and nods, moving back toward the shuttle.
<Slasher> Something seem's amiss....*he moves over to the fountain and turns around looking about*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren goes to say something to Sera now when the station's alarms begin to alert that a dragoon is approaching.
* Seraphna closes her eyes, trying to feel it.
<Xanatos`Durran> I'll do what I must. *he stops as well*
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing. But the station seems positive something is on an attack course.
<Seraphna> "...It's nto a dragoon."
<Slasher> <Shiva> *turns about hearing the alarm* What's going on?
<Seraphna> "Not a real one... at least."
* Cassandra_Arakawa slips on her sunglasses and then proceeds into the crowd.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Maybe they found a way to hide from your sensors.
<Seraphna> "Or maybe this was the distraction."
<Arhn> ...captain...what do we do now?
<Slasher> ...I don't like this period...
* Ry` watches Cass walk away. 14"Person in Sun glasses..yeah that's not obvious.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> .... I don't have time for this. 6He looks in the room at Shiva and Arhn. "Head for the hanger. I'm getting you off now. This station can't afford to fight off another Dragoon."
<Seraphna> "You really think they can hide from mine but not yours...?"
* Xanatos`Durran taps his finger on the side of his pistol as he turns around looking for Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Near the lake - a redhead is talking to two people that a tree is blocking.
<Xanatos`Durran> There. *he points8
* Arhn nods and rises from her seat, and leaves the office.
* Slasher stops, locking onto the redhead.
<DeathStar> <Warren> At this point, I'm not taking chances./
<DeathStar> 6* The redhead is - Katrina McCormick.
* `Kane stands outside the shuttle, moving around to make sure no one is doing anything supicious.
<Seraphna> "We should try to get a visual... if it's a weapon... we shouldn't sacrifice the station."
<Xanatos`Durran> .....well that isn't Cheryl....
<Slasher> <Shiva> I suppose...*she stands up and follows behind Arhn*
* Slasher steps off the fountain and jogs over to Kat.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren begins to move through the hallways after the others, talking on his comm to Slasher. "We have a possible dragoon attack on the station. I'm setting the automated defenses on and getting the ambassadors off."
<Ry`> 14"What the hell is Kat doing here?'
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina eyes Slasher, then motions at the two people to begin to move.
* Seraphna stays with them, since she's at attachment to Arhn at the moment.
* Xanatos`Durran watches Slasher. He moves around, trying to get an eye on the two people
<Seraphna> *an
<Slasher> <Comm> Do you need us to return? *he eyes Katrina, and then the two people walking off*
<DeathStar> 6* One of the people leans around the tree, their face familiar to the PAX team - it's Alpha Cheryl, their enemy.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* I got Cheryl in sight...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren begins to work on his datapad as he arrives in the secondary hanger.
* Slasher catches Cheryl's face, his eyes narrow.
<Ry`> 14"..She's in league with the dragoons.."
* Xanatos`Durran moves around, trying to pinpoint the second person.
<DeathStar> 6* The other person begins to move, also. Katrina turns and begins to follow them both.
* Slasher takes in a deep breath, then lets out a sigh ad he breaks out into a sprint after the three.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* On the move. Orders?
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow and eyes them leaving. He turns to Slasher running. "Alright, that definitely isn't risky..." He sighs and moves forward behind Slasher, though jogging.
* Arhn continues to the hangar.
* Ry` starts to slip into the crowd, needless to say he was an Erusian..so it was hard to blend in. But he could at the very least dissappear from their sight.
<DeathStar> 6* The station's outer defenses activate.
* Slasher pulls his pistol out of it's holster and clicks teh safety off and begins charging it up.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina suddenly stops moving with the other two, turning to face the PAX members, blocking their advancement.
* Seraphna throws out a wave of fear, still trying to sense it.
* `Kane moves about the back ramp of the shuttle, his eyes dart around for something suspicious.
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing. However, sensors pick up a blip now - it's closing in fast. It seems to be a shuttle. The station reports it's a stolen one from a few weeks ago.
* Slasher eyes Katrina, it's obvious he's not going to stop.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina waits for Slasher to get closer, then throws out a leg to trip him.
* Xanatos`Durran eyes Katrina as he jogs forward, a good length away from the two.
<Seraphna> "What's going on..."
* Slasher hand reaches to his staff and he extends it, launching himself clear over her.
<DeathStar> <Warren> A stolen shuttle. Possibly it's shielding your abilities. 6He waves Arhn and Shiva onto the shuttle. "Either way, I'm not risking the ambassadors without my security crew." 6He says, his tone telling her "good luck on your own."
* Ry` moves to the park wall, and gently leaps onto the mass of concrete..he was following a different path to follow the pair.
<Slasher> <Shiva> *steps onto it*
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina leaps straight up, flipping up and kicking Slasher in the stomach.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I hate being ignored.
* Slasher grunts in pain as he's kicked into the stomach, he lands on the ground on his knees.
<Seraphna> "You're leaving me here...?"
<Slasher> I was hoping...to avoid this.
* Arhn boards the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* With the lake, following them with a different route is impossible.
<DeathStar> <Warren> If you're their target, I'm not bringing you along. Plus, law dictates I can arrest you if you leave the station.
<Ry`> NRP: Technically..swimming but damn
<Slasher> Move now.
<Seraphna> "And if you take them off the station, and it assumes I'm aboard?"
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm not moving. 6She says to him evenly.
* Slasher stands upright.
<Slasher> Last warning, move.
* Xanatos`Durran leans forward and picks up speed, obviously intent on passing by Katrina and Slasher, he makes sure to move to the right some, so that Kat couldn't kick him or anything.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well, I'll take my chances. 6He says, getting up the ramp.
<Seraphna> "I can sense them, the skill isn't mutual."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> This is just embarassing...
* Ry` would slip out from the crowd, and aim the butt of his rifle at the side of Katrinas head..in an effort to knock her out cold. Hopefully the sneak attack was successful
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina eyes Durran, knowing his targets will be gone by now. 6She ducks the attack, feeling the emotions behind it long before it came.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina leaps back away from them, shaking her head. "Well well. Just like old times, my dear friends."
* Slasher darts, foward, slamming his elbow towards Katrina's neck as she diucks.
* Seraphna sighs and runs to find somethign to get a visual on the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina, leaping back, allows her time to avoid the attack, since she types way faster.
* Xanatos`Durran picks up speed, continueing the pursuit.
<Seraphna> "If Arhn get's hurt I'll be upset!"
* Slasher slides to a stop.
<Ry`> 14"Forgive me for being blunt..but I was never your friend.."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gets to his seat, flicking switches. "Lets see what they do now." 6He broadcasts a transmission to Earth listing their crew, making it obvious that Sera is not on board, then takes off.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shrugs. "I can't say I really care at this point."
* Xanatos`Durran slides to a stop, losing them. He turns and starts to move back for the others.
<Slasher> ......Are they under the influence of the virus.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I have no idea what you're talking about, Chad.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina shrugs politely, turning to walk off.
* Ry` cocks his pistol, obviously ready to shoot her.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grips the controls with one hand, navigating them toward the jump gate. The enemy shuttle flies past them toward the station.
* `Kane slides to stop a ways away from them, "I lost them."
<`Kane> NRP:Damnit. Xanatos did that.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina keeps walking, moving toward the city again.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> No kidding...looks at them. This is embarassing.
<Slasher> Fair enough...*he turns, sprinting full force back to the shuttle*
* Xanatos`Durran breaks into a run behind Slasher.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at shiva and ARhn. "Hold on." 6He sends them through the jump gate and out of sight.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Back to the shuttle we go. Come on. *heads back to the shuttle herself*
<DeathStar> 6* As the enemy shuttle gets closer to the station, it opens fire. It veers off, escaping.
<Ry`> 14"Heh..Humans.." 2He shakes his head, turning to follow Durran.
<Arhn> Still, I would like to know what this has all been about...
<DeathStar> <Warren> A dragoon attack it would appear. Or made to appear. We'll figure it out once we arrive at the base.
<DeathStar> 6* The station's alarms quiet down.
<Slasher> <Shiva> Made?
* Seraphna shakes her head
<Seraphna> "Clever..."
<Seraphna> "I'm alone."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Serena Cran claimed there was no Dragoon on board. I'm thinking it's a farce by Janus to get her alone for something.
<Slasher> <Shiva> You amost say as if this was all a hoax.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina blends back into the crowd, then begins to hurry along and out of sight.
* Ry` slips down into his seat, looking down at the ground. 14"Hellova woman you got there Durran.."
* Slasher runs out of the park and runs into the shuttle.
* `Kane notes the others and moves into the shuttle.
* Slasher moves over to the controls and begins to power the shuttle on
<Xanatos`Durran> She made it clear that she wasn't mind. *he moves into the shuttle and closes the ramp after Cass gets on*
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: mine*
<DeathStar> <Warren> However, at this time, we can't afford to have false Dragoon attack make it look like they're trying to hurt you ambassadors. The fact is your governments would not support a race that seems to be threatening you.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I hate these runarounds...
<DeathStar> <Warren> By just simply removing you and leaving Serena behind, I invalidated such an attempt.
<Arhn> Quite so....
<Ry`> 14"Just be forewarned..next time I see here, I will kill her...along with Cheryl.."
<Slasher> I knew this felt off-key.
<Ry`> *her*
<Slasher> You will do no such thing Ry. She made not attempt on our lives.
* Seraphna stands in the second bay, watching a monitor.
<Ry`> 14"It's obvious she is helping the enemy"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs the lever with his left hand. "Exiting hyperspace." 6He pulls the lever and they arrive in the right coordinates. And then - everything goes bright. (End this portion of the group)
<Xanatos`Durran> How do we know the dragoons are our enemy?
<Xanatos`Durran> Last I checked they just wanted to kill that damn half-breed.
<DeathStar> 6* The enemy shuttle makes it's own jump out of there - obviously modified to escape.
<Slasher> We don't have proof. *he lifts the shuttle off the ground and flies it over the park, it's obvious he's scanning for something.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> There's always more to this than we know...
<DeathStar> 6* The jamming device is still in place, it seems, though the park is no longer under the jamming device.
<Ry`> 14"Then why did you come here Durran? When your exact words was to destroy the dragoon? Did you want to talk it away or something?"
<Xanatos`Durran> PAX has been riddled with conspiracies from day one. *he moves over to a seat and sits down, brinign up his comm to try and find out Warren's status*
* Slasher begins to fly the shuttle into the city, right above the buildings.
* Seraphna sighs, "Dad was right... the only time you ever make the right choice... is when everyone will think you're wrong..."
<Xanatos`Durran> It was my order Ry.
<DeathStar> 6* There is no response from WArren's comm.
* Xanatos`Durran glances down at his comm, "I'm not getting a response from Warren. Now I pretty much know we've been set up."
<DeathStar> 6* The janitor eyes Sera.
* Seraphna eyes him back. "What?"
<Slasher> If he's jumped systems, he may be out of signal range.
<DeathStar> 6* The janitor looks up. "I always say - mop your troubles awy."
* Ry` rubs his face, a little annoyed. 14"We should get back to the station.."
* Slasher continues to pilot the shuttle towards some unknown point.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Anything that we can determine about the jamming source?
<Seraphna> "In my case I'd need a capital ship to do that."
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: *The Janitor pulls out a pistol and shoots Sera between the eyes. He is a hero and is awarded a golden mop*
<Slasher> Only that the center of it's our person.
<DeathStar> 6* The engineers seem to be talking - it seems another Janus base is being hit at this moment.
<Xanatos`Durran> Try the shuttle's comm then. It should have enough range to reach Warren.
<Slasher> I'm busy tracking this signal.
<Xanatos`Durran> ....
<DeathStar> 6* Slasher suddenly passes the middle point - a crowded alley that can't be seen into.
* Slasher slows to a stop. 1"I'm getting out."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Need some company on the way down?
<Xanatos`Durran> Take one other with you. Then comm if you need us.
* Slasher stansd up and moves over to the ramp opening it. He grabs a rope from the side and ties it to one of the rungs. "Do what you want."
* Slasher grabs onto the rope and leaps out, sliding down it to the ground below.
<DeathStar> NRP: Outside the alley?
<Slasher> NRP: Aye
* Xanatos`Durran motions to Cass to go as he stands and moves over to the controls.
* Slasher hits the street below and he begins to move into the alley, his eyes looking about.
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing but a trashcan.
<Ry`> 14"Lets hit the rooftops Durran.."
* Slasher slides over to the trash can and opens it.
* Xanatos`Durran arches a brow, "Why?"
* Cassandra_Arakawa moves for the door and leaps out as well.
<Ry`> 14"Good point of the city..also a good vantage point.."
<Ry`> *view*
<DeathStar> 6* A jamming device is in there.
* Slasher reaches in, grabbing the device, he switches it off and grabs his comm. 1"Scan the area for anything with a Dragoon make-up."
* Seraphna sighs, trying to feel for dragoons again
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm more worried for Warren, Arhn, and Shiva. *he states as he moves over to the comm, trying to contact Warren*
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing.
* Xanatos`Durran frowns and then quickly moves to do the scan.
<Ry`> 14"Well..we arn't getting anyway sitting here..trying to futily get into contact.."
<DeathStar> 6* Two dragoons appear - about a block away from their location.
<Ry`> *anywhere*
<Xanatos`Durran> Comm: About a block away. I'll follow you two in the shuttle.
* Slasher turns and sprints down the alley towards the direction. 1"Keep me updatedwith their position"
<Xanatos`Durran> Get ready for anything. *he keeps lock on them as he moves the shuttle along with Slasher.
* Ry` gets to his feet, heading to the back of the shuttle.
* Cassandra_Arakawa moves off after Slasher.
* Slasher runs out of the alley and and heads down the street, his eyes looking about.
<DeathStar> 6* No sign on the street. But there are several alleys all about.
* `Kane stands there holding onto a handrail at the top right hand side of the shuttle. Ready to jump out.
<Slasher> Comm: Which way from my comm signal?
<Seraphna> "Bah... the shuttle was a dummy... but why... who wanted me alone.."
* Xanatos`Durran tries to get the information for Slasher.
<DeathStar> 6* It seems to be an alley to the northwest of SLahser.
* Slasher slides to a stop, he looks down at the alleys.
<DeathStar> 6* Nothing on the first. One left...
* Slasher sprints towards the last alley.
<Xanatos`Durran> <C> Alley northwest of you
<Xanatos`Durran> .
<DeathStar> 6* Slasher sees three people standing there. Katrina is facing his direction, while the other two's backs are to him.
* Slasher dashes down the alley.
* Cassandra_Arakawa moves in as well, ready to back Slasher up.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> Behind you!
* Xanatos`Durran sets the shuttle over the alley and motions for ry and Kane to drop down.
* Slasher slows to a stop, his hands held to his side.
<DeathStar> 6* Alpha Cheryl turns to look over her shoulder at him.
* Slasher looks at at Alpha Cheryl, studying her.
* `Kane pats Ry on the back and grabs the rope of Slasher's sliding down, outside the alley.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> And the enforcement of peace is here.
* Xanatos`Durran moves towards the back of the shuttle, he presses his comm, "Situation?"
* Ariel turns slowly, "...you are persistant."
* Seraphna heads back to Arhn's quarters
<Slasher> <Comm> They aren't a threat, yet.
* `Kane lands on the ground and pull up his rifle moving in behind the Cassandra.
* Ry` shakes his head, moving out of the shuttle after Kane.
<Slasher> Some might call it obsessive.
<Xanatos`Durran> <Comm> You have your orders Slasher.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I could break a few of their bones while you escape - if you like. 6She offers to Ariel.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina runs around the two, once again between them and the team.
<Slasher> <Comm> It's 5 on 1. We can't win.
<Slasher> NRP: on 2.
* Ariel shakes her head, "That is not nessisary. There is no benefit to confronting them."
<Slasher> <Comm> Make that 3.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sighs, looking disappointed. "I suppose so."
<Xanatos`Durran> <Comm> You want to explain to Warren why we failed the mission?
<Slasher> Why pick here?
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances at Slasher in silence, just standing there.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* I don't think that the captain would want us to die and still let them get away, do you?
* Slasher crosses his arms. 1"You should've known this was a possibility. So why take the risk Miss McCormick?
* Ariel looks to Slasher, "Call off your men. There is no reason to make anything of this."
* Ry` moves to Slashers location, Rifle raised.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs and slams his fist into the side of the shuttle.
<DeathStar> <Katrina> I'm doing what's right, Winters. Do you?
<Slasher> I have no power over them Ariel.
<Slasher> I do what I'm told to unless I find that the situation won't come out to succeed.
* Seraphna closes her eyes, feeling out for Cheryl again.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl closes her eyes. "That little bitch is doing it again."
* Ry` slides next to Slasher. 14"Need some help?"
<Slasher> We can't win here Ry.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina glances at Cheryl, then looks at Ariel
* `Kane stands directly behind Slasher. "What should we do?"
<Slasher> I've already made my own decision.
<Ry`> 14"3 on Cheryl..2 on Ariel.." 2He stated, though he doubted it would do little.
<DeathStar> <Voice> Hah! Make it more than a fight than you bargained for!
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick leaps down in front of Katrina and the other two. He stands up.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Get on the horn and tell that Sera girl to stop whatever it is she's doing. They are just getting pissed off.
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Justice shall prevail.
* Slasher looks at John.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls up his comm, "SERA! Stop prying now."
<DeathStar> 
* Ariel opens her mouth to say something, then stops agape, as John makes his enterance.
<Seraphna> "...FIne..."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl's breathing becomes erratic, obviously getting annoyed.
* Slasher begins studying Cheryl.
<Xanatos`Durran> <C> You are putting the team in danger. They are getting angry.
* Ariel rests a hand on Cheryl's shoulder, then looks to Xanatos, "Thank you."
<Ry`> 14"Who's side is he on?"
<Seraphna> "I've only been trying to feel for them... I haven't even tried to take her over yet..."
<DeathStar> 6* John holds up his hands in a combat position, forcing them to come through him in this tight alley.
<Xanatos`Durran> <C> They can feel you and it is making them mad.
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Ariel - you should leave. We can't afford to be beaten in this sticky situation.
<Slasher> He's using his head Ry. *he turns his attention back to John*
<Slasher> Both of them should leave.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina eyes John, then steps back, glancing at the PAX team quietly.
* Ry` sighs 14"Great..now we got him to deal with also?"
<Seraphna> "Of course it is... they're rouge."
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl opens her eyes. "If that brat pushes too hard, I hate to see what will happen, Ariel."
<Slasher> I don't think he's going to do anything irrational.
<Slasher> NRP: ROGUE! ROGUE!!!!
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: What do they do?
<Slasher> NRP: Do it from behind.
* Ariel nods, "Let us see if some distance helps the situation then." She starts down the alley, away from the PAX team
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl follows her, with KAt following next. They begin to get out of range while John stands there.
* Ry` starts to walk toward John. 14"You again..kindly get the hell out of the way.."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Look, put down your fists. We just want to make sure stuff doesn't explode all over the place, ok? If you can guarantee that much, we'll just be on our way.
* Xanatos`Durran stands there eyeing the sensors, he sees them leaving. He sighs and shakes his head, he didn't have the authority to make any commands form here.
<Slasher> Now what John?
<DeathStar> <John> We never came here to attack anybody. It's your orders causing this confrontation.
* Seraphna sighs, "I wonder what would happen if I did push though... she seemed too... confident with that block..."
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Do you really believe Kat would be here if someone was in danger? You people should think about your loyalities for once.
* Seraphna looks about the quiet station.
<Slasher> John, if I was intent on getting them, you'd be on the ground already.
* Xanatos`Durran presses his comm, "Sera, where is Warren?"
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> I'm not getting beaten by you, "Slasher".
<Ry`> 14"Apparantly there is no loyalties among humans..I have little to ponder upon"
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> You people call me a terrorist, but I follow my heart at least.
<DeathStar> 6* John suddenly kicks off the side of the wall, bouncing up from side to side of the buildings until he's on the roof.
* Slasher cocks his head, watching him go.
<DeathStar> 6* John salutes, then turns and vanishes from sight.
<DeathStar> 6* The station is quiet. No one watches her. No one can see what she does, if she does it.
<Slasher> Let's get back to the station.
<Ry`> 14"I really dislike this situation.."
* Slasher moves out of the alley
* Xanatos`Durran moves the shuttle around and lowers it in the street.
* Slasher steps onto the shuttle and into the co-pilot's seat. 1"We should get back to the station.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> He so reminds me of one of those mystery heroes that pop up out of no where, poses and gives a speech about love and justice, then slips off into the night while everyone watching the show knows who he really is.
* Seraphna gets up and walks out to the hangar, looking about curiously.
<DeathStar> 6* John lands beside Cheryl and Ariel. "Well, I think this situation just got more complicated."
* Seraphna sighs and heads back to her room, sitting down, closing her eyes.
* Xanatos`Durran moves over to the shuttle and hops inside after Cass and Ry. He closes the ramp.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: FUckdiddle. Kane did that.
* Ry` shakes his head, following Slasher. 14"He is right though..more people need to do what they believe.."
<Ariel> "Unfortunately, it was never a simple situation."
<Slasher> That's what I've been doing Ry.
* Xanatos`Durran doesn't saying, just boosts it for the sky.
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> So...all we have to do now is get this item from Kat, right?
<Ry`> 14"What do you believe Slasher..if you don't care to indulge me"
<DeathStar> 6* John glances at the sky as the shuttle is leaving.
<Slasher> In redemption.
<Ry`> 14"So you do this out of passed mistakes?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl closes her eyes. "She won't give up, Ariel. We should get off this god forsaken rock."
<Slasher> For the one's I don't remember.
<Ariel> "It is one thing we need to do... relocating is a more immediate concern."
<Ry`> 14"Very well..however if your actions cause the deaths of innocents..like sparing Cheryl..no that your redemption is for naught.." 2Ry slides into his seat.
* Xanatos`Durran breaks atmo and continues for the station. Not slowing.
<Ry`> *know*
<Slasher> I've come to terms with that possibility.
<DeathStar> 6* And so closes the Team Dragoon as the Team PAX arrives on the station.
* Seraphna sits, breathing slowly, seeming barely awake as she concentrates.
* Xanatos`Durran spins the shuttle around and lands it lightly. He powers it down and moves towards the back, opening the ramp and heading out across the hanger.
<Ry`> 14"If that happens..then I will follow my heart..all it takes is one endangered life..and I will spare none of the party involved..that is my resolve.." 2Ry gets to his feet, walking out
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I have to file the reports on this one... *steps off of the shuttle and heads for the security office*
* Slasher steps off the shuttle and moves over to his desk.
* Slasher eyes Cassandra as she walks off.
* Slasher taps his comm. 1"Xanatos, let me know when you find out what happened to Captain Carmichael and the other two.
<Xanatos`Durran> <C> Will do. *he moves into the office*
* Cassandra_Arakawa sits down and starts writing the report.
* Xanatos`Durran moves quickly over to the comm and picks it up, trying to contact the base that Warren was headed to.
<DeathStar> 6* The base responds. "This is Outpost 3. What can we do for you?"
* `Kane moves off of the shuttle and moves towards his room.
<Xanatos`Durran> "I need to speech with Captain Carmicheal.
<Xanatos`Durran> "
<DeathStar> <Base Commander> You haven't heard?
<Xanatos`Durran> "Heard what?"
<DeathStar> <Base Commander> The Captain's ship was taken and jumped away with before we could send our ships out.
<Xanatos`Durran> "What!? Could you trace their jump location?
<DeathStar> <Base Commander> I'm afraid not.
<DeathStar> NRP: <BC> But enjoy your promotion!
<Seraphna> "If they weren't after me... they were after... gods..."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...saw what?
* Seraphna calls up security again.
* Xanatos`Durran slams his fist on the desk, "Thank you for the information." He closes the comm and turns to Cass. "Warren and the diplomats have been kidnapped.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Wed Feb 15 21:04:24 2006