<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-582.11.12
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Station
<DeathStar> 6* Less than a week has passed ... and things are beginnint to spiral towards the end. PAX's review is coming up soon and it's uncertain if another year will come by. The Dragoons are missing, and people are afraid if them attacking. And PAX is currently locked in a death debate about what side it will take in this. Will they side with the Dragoons, or will they aid Earth?
<Ry`> 2Ry seems to have severed himself from the crew more or less, likely because of the outcome of the resue mission. All work he had to do was sent to his room, where he worked at his desk under a low light. Where an ambassador proved to be..he made sure to occupy another room. He was currently in his room, working on a few documents silently.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits in his office all the time, looking at paperwork and Earth laws. Today is the day he has set up the meeting in about an hour, but so far he hasn't spoken about the process. He seems withdrawn - almost more angsty than ever before.
* Slasher stands down in the Hanger bay, running through the next week's wrok schedule.
* Xanatos`Durran stands in front of the monitors in the security office. His arms are pulled behind his back, and a look of worry is stained on his face.
<Slasher> <Shiva> *sits before her terminal, on the other end 9 people sit in a round table, talking can be heard between them*
<Cassandra_Arakawa> What is it, Lt commander?
<Seraphna> *Kieran is out in the Hangar Bay, his ship has been active for hours, him just seeming to stare at it.
<Xanatos`Durran> Everyone seems so distant now that they have returned. I wonder just what the hell happened out there.
<Slasher> *looks up at Kieran, it's hard to tell what he's thinking about it*
<Seraphna> NRP: Lover quarrels.
* Ry` finishes the last of his paper work, before slipping out of his room rather silently. He started to walk to the security office, finding it to be a rather silent place, with Warren always in his office nowadays. He slides the door open, nodding to Durran. 14"Hello..always watch the monitors like that?"
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Well, look who is here.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Ry, first time he has actually talked to him since his return. "Slowly turning into Warren." He states, a slight smirk on his lips.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren closes his eyes, grabbing the paperwork with his hands and tossing it across the room. He's glad the diplomatic offices are always empty, so he can have an outburst like this. He doesn't even seem to care if it's on camera.
* Ry` slips into his desk, seeming to have that distance stare..which seemingly never seems to land upon either of them. Ry went oddly silent upon hearing Warrens name, and dares not approach that matter even further. 14"Next topic please.."
* Xanatos`Durran glances at WArren's outburst, then glances at Ry. "When are you going to tell me what happened out there?"
<Seraphna> *The Vapaad turns, the shuttle powering down except for it's shield, as usual, and starts to glide out of the hangar.
<Slasher> *watches the Vapaad glide out of the shuttle, it's obvious he doesn't trust it*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren grabs his arm in pain after his outburst, then stands up, moving over and picking up the paperwork with his left hand.
<Ry`> 14"...next topic please.."
* Xanatos`Durran eyes Ry for a moment, then turns to look at the monitors. "Whatever you wish."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sets the paperwork on his desk, standing there as he looks down at it.
<Ry`> 14"Actually..know what..I'll tell you.." 2He relaxes his hand against his desk, looking up at him now with that seemingly annoyed glance. 14"After going to hell and back to reach their location..Shiva had the bright idea to stalk me in a jungle full of predators, so I ended up shooting her multiple times. Next was Warren and Arhn, who seemed to have alot of tension between the pair. Arhn  14(2cut14) 2
<Ry`>  14(2fix14) 2 didn't have her medicine..and she had a tendency..to get crazed, and rape anything male..guess the rest.."  14(2end14) 
<Xanatos`Durran> So...you shot Shiva....and Warren and Arhn had sex?
<Ry`> 14"..more or less, Shiva might have gotta some also.."
* Xanatos`Durran rubs his chin. "And you are angry because of the sex thing? Not the whole shooty Shiva thing?"
<Ry`> 14"I simply don't want to know the details to behind what happened. Ignorance is bliss they say on this planet..and I know if I near one, that would be the topic of discussion"
* Slasher finsishes the schedule and sends the preview of it to all the Mechanic's to go over.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> And if nothing happened?
<Ry`> 14"I doubt that was the outcome.."
<Xanatos`Durran> Maybe not. Just tell them you don't want to talk about it. *he glances at Warren in the monitors* Sex because of a hormonal inbalance is alot different than sex out of free will."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren reaches into his pocket and pulls out something. A small black box. He sits down, holding it in his left hand.
<Ry`> 14"...are we going to get a conversation about the variations of sex now?"
<Xanatos`Durran> Just saying you shouldn't hold a grudge against anyone. Especially in these times...
<Ry`> 14"I am not holding a grudge..just trying to avoi unnecessary conflicts.."
<Ry`> *avoid*
<Xanatos`Durran> I understand. Just remember the situation.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> If its companionship you need, you're welcome to buy me a drink soemtime...
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Cassandra and smirks.
* Ry` also glances over at her, not sure whether to take that seriously..or just another tease. 14"Should I even respond seriously to that..or am she doing her..thing again?"
<Xanatos`Durran> I bet she would be a beast in the sack. *he notes as he steps over to the door and steps out into the hall, moving down it*
<Seraphna> NRP: At least... an automated one. <.<
<Ry`> NRP: Yeah he could say he did it with a sex doll! :D
<DeathStar> 6* Military chatter is occurring. It seems something isu p.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Take it how you will...
* Xanatos`Durran knocks lightly on the diplomat office door.
<Ry`> 14"However if your offer is serious..then I suppose we could, I need to get away from the station to clear my head anyway.." 2Though he stared at the radio now, listening to the chatter.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pockets the box. "Yes?"
* Xanatos`Durran steps in, "Warren. How are you?"
<DeathStar> 6* It seems troops are being move to another location - a large number.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Fine. 6He says, moving to grab the paperwork with his left hand. "Something the matter in the security area?"
<Xanatos`Durran> No. I just came to talk to you. I was wondering if you would like to talk about what happened while you were gone?
* Slasher taps on his terminal, shutting it down. He thens turns and makes his way upto the Security Office.
<DeathStar> <Warren> What do you mean? 6He asks him with a squint.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...its a date then.
* Xanatos`Durran moves over to a seat and sits down. "Well, I just was wondering what happened while you were gone. Only Ry has spoken of it, I just wanted to hear your side.
<DeathStar> <Warren> We were in a jungle. 6He says oddly, sitting down in his seat.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "Ry mentioned that. Do you know how that happened?"
<Slasher> <Shiva> *continues talking to on her terminal*
* Ry` chuckles lightly. 14"Indeed.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. 6He says with a nod. "It's in my report." 6He notes.
<DeathStar> 6* The chatter suddenly gets specific - troops are moving to isolate and surround all the remaining Dragoons.
* Slasher steps into the Security Room, he moves over to his terminal and logs onto it.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* "Captain, sorry to interrupt but there is an unusual amount of chatter on the lines."
* Slasher looks up. 1"...Oh no..."
* Xanatos`Durran glances at his comm and then eyes Warren.
<Slasher> /me taps his comm.
<Ry`> 14"It seems Janus is making their move.."
* Slasher taps his comm. 1"They've found the dragoons and are surrounding them..."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* They've mobilized againt the remaining Dragoons.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there, glancing at his comm. His eyes close as he sits there.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Thank you. Keep me posted.
<Xanatos`Durran> Our time has run out...*he sighs*
* Cassandra_Arakawa monitors the situation...
<DeathStar> 6* They get a location - the Colony Rio. Outside the Sol system. It seems it's a remote area, with little civilians. The perfect place to hide - and if the need to fight arises, cause little damage.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. 6He sits there, obviously conflicted now.
<Xanatos`Durran> Alright, I'll come right out with it. Ry has been avoiding you all because he is afraid he'll find out that ARhn raped you or shiva. Does he need to be worried?
<Slasher> <Shiva> So do I have your support?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances up at Durran like he's insane. "What?"
<Slasher> *the nine people murmur about then gie their answer, the comm shutting off*
<Xanatos`Durran> Don't look at me like that. This is Ry's suspicions here.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *C* Sir, colony Rio.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I clearly stated in my report we kept the Ambassador tied up. 6He says, annoyed people don't read.
<Slasher> <Shiva> *stands up and steps out of her room, she then begins to walk towards Warren's Dilpo office.
<Ry`> NRP: Erusian officers I don't think have access to these reports..I'm pretty sure lol
* Xanatos`Durran smiles, "Just checking. You never can be too sure with horny women."
<Seraphna> NRP: Dilpo office? We put a P in there for some reason...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there, running his hand along his desk. He doesn't seem to be amused - he was obviously bothered by the trip, but if it wasn't sex...
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* Captain?
* Xanatos`Durran glances at the comm.
<Slasher> <Shiva> *walks past Warren's office and makes her way to the Observation deck*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at the comm, jerking out of a trance. "Yes, Lt. Arakawa?"
* Ry` taps his chin, as he continues to sit there.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* ...they are at Colony Rio, sir.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Thank you, Lieutenant.
<Arhn> *c* I'll continue monitoring.
<Arhn> NRP: Ack!
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *c* I'll continue monitoring.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Of course. Thank you again. 6He glances up at Xanatos.
<Ry`> NRP: The closest to Arhn participating we'll ever get..
<DeathStar> <Warren> Everything is about to go down at Colony Rio. From the reports I've read - offically and unoffical - Lt. Commander McCormick is likely to be there.
* Xanatos`Durran nods rubbing his chin, "I would like to be there to protect her, sir."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods. "I'm giving you the day off. Take your shuttle - go see the sights." 6He says suddenly, glancing down at his paperwork.
* Xanatos`Durran nods, "I could really use the break. Thank you sir." he stands and moves out of the office after that, heading for the security office.
* Xanatos`Durran steps inside and moves over to his terminal. He signs out and glances at Ry. "Read Warren's report, everything you want to know is in there." he moves toward the door.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there after Durran is gone. "Hold onto her, Durran..." 6he says softly.
* Slasher watches Xan leave. 1"You're leaving before your schedule is up...What's going on?"
* Xanatos`Durran stops and turns to look at Slasher. "I have the day off. I'm going to go see the sights." He notes.
* Ry` glances up at Durran lightly. 14"I don't think I have access to Earth government reports..but I'll try.." 2He tries to bring up Warrens report on his computer
<DeathStar> 6* The report comes up.
<Ry`> 14"Will you be needing helping seeing these sights?" 2He comments idly, glancing over the report.
* Slasher quirks his brow. 1"Be careful.
<Xanatos`Durran> Well, I might need a person to be my DD, I imagine alot of alcohol will be involved. But you all have your duties.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks up at the time. It's almost time for the diplomatic meeting. He exits his office, moving over to the podium in front of the table.
<Ry`> 14"I suppose..if you call sitting here a duty.." 2NOW what's this bitch say..I've been dieng to know since yesterday
* Slasher looks at him. 1"Just use your head. You don't want to lose your other eye."
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Was all that Ry speaking?
<Ry`> NRP: The blue wasn't
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP:My color is stripped haha.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at the three. "Protect this place with your lives." he smiles lightly and steps outside, heading for the hanger.
* Ry` closes the document, shaking his head. 14"It figures..then what the hell is that man so tense about?"
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Bring us back some souvenirs!
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes a deep breath, then waits for Arhn, Kieren, and Shiva.
* Xanatos`Durran waves a hand as the door closes behind him. Shortly after he steps into the hanger and moves over to his shuttle. He has been working on his shuttle for quite some time, it should be in prime shape.
* Slasher looks down at her datapad, she take's a deep breath and makes her way down to the Diplomatic Meeting Room.
<Seraphna> *Kieran is already gliding his way into the Diplomatic room, taking the space where a chair was not placed, his "seat"/
* Xanatos`Durran steps up onto the ramp and closes it, moving over to the controls his powers the shuttle up and blasting out into space.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sooo... *looks at Ry*
* Ry` glances at Cassandra, 14"What?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waits patiently.
* Slasher steps into the room, she moves over to a seat and sits down
* Arhn enters the diplomatic offices, looking improved since her return.
<Slasher> NRP: BAKA
<Cassandra_Arakawa> If its your...physical relationships that you're worried about...
<DeathStar> <Warren> I thank you for coming. I've been speaking with the minor races that are part of PAX. They all agree, except the Ridariums, to abide by the decision of you three.
<Seraphna> *Kieran chuckles softly.
<Ry`> 14"...just where is this conversation going?"
<Slasher> That's an obvious with the Ridariums.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren clears his throat, looking at Kieran. "What is the stance of the Vapaad on relocating the Dragoons and giving them their own planetary system?"
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Should we tell Slasher he is talking as Shiva?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Where do you want it to go?
<Slasher> NRP: BAKA!
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...We will give them a new home... the message has already been sent..."
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...However..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there patiently, letting the Vapaad have it's moment.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...We cannot condone any military action taken against Earth, our treaty agrees to aid in it's defense, and honor it's internal descisions."
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...So neither will we bring any weapons into this conflict..."
<Ry`> 14"It depends on where you wish to go with that conversation. If you wish to get physically involved with me and vice versa, then the risk of getting mentally involved might also arise."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods politely. "Thank you, Ambassador Kieran. Emissary Sevintes, what is the decision of the Cartel?"
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Might?
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: :D
<Cassandra_Arakawa> And just what do you mean by that?
<Slasher> <Shiva> After a much heated debate, The Cartel came to the decision to stand behind the motion to give The Dragoons their own system. On the condition that they are willing to give some of it's space for way points for our transports and such things.
<Ry`> 14"..Do I need to get blunter?"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods, then looks at Arhn. The vote falls down to her. Will she support the Dragoons, or will she support Earth. "Ambassador Arhn..."
<Ry`> NRP: *Arhn has run off to her room*
<Arhn> The Erus Ascendancy first became involved in this affair for what you call 'humanitarian' reasons. For this reason, the Ascendancy supports the motion.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Oh...please.
* Slasher let's out a smile, knowing the risks she took have panned out so far.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods his head. "Then I will send the petition to Earth immediately. However, we must all agree on sanctions on Earth if they do not comply. I've studied the documentation well, and we can sanction a member race with trading goods, supplies, and access to shipping lanes. Do you all commit to this sanction?"
<Ry`> 14"I am simply speaking my mind..apparantly I took the conversation wrong.."
<Slasher> The Cartel stands behind whatever means necessary.
<Slasher> NRP: GAH!
<DeathStar> NRP: I've given up on Shiva actually saying what needs to be said.
<DeathStar> NRP: From now, Slasher is Shiva in drag.
* Shiva has joined #taw
<Arhn> The Erus Ascendany is also prepared.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> How did you take it?
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks at the Vapaad.
<Ry`> 14"I took it that you might have been offering a physical relationship toward me.."
<Seraphna> Vapaad> "...As long as it does not conflict with Earth's descisions on it's own affairs... we agree..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, sending the appropriate materials to the Senate and the President.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Beginning right now, a military battle is about to occur. 6He begins to speak solomnly.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> I was.
<Shiva> Are we to late to stop it?
<Seraphna> Vapaad> "...We know... and we are too late..."
<Ry`> 14"So..I'm just wondering..do you want to risk getting mentally involved also?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Possibly. 6He licks his lips, then speaks bluntly. "So I ask for one more agenda item that could tear PAX apart - or we could tear it completely to shreds."
<Seraphna> Vapaad> "...The message has been sent..."
<DeathStar> NRP: er, or we could save it.
<Shiva> I was always taught that sometimes you had to risk everything to get what you wanted.
<Seraphna> Vapaad> "...The PAX treaty is about uniting races... not using it to tear them asunder..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> The man I knew - General Vennie Cartwright - had a dream for this place, as many of you share. He dreamed that if you wanted to protect something, you fight for it. Peace. We all say we want it, but we all accept the easiest route for it. We accept slow, demanding political ways. The truth is Earth can delay looking at our stuff until tomorrow when it's over. So what I ask you -
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... is to send your military vessels to Colony Rio and prevent Earth's fleet from engaging the Dragoon. I'm a soldier. I only know how to fight. I'm not a diplomat. I cannot wait for the system. Peace - should not wait for the system.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Who will send a fleet to prevent war? To prevent death? To ensure peace?
* Shiva stands up. 1"The Cartel will."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> We'll see.
<Seraphna> Vapaad> "..."
<Ry`> NRP: *A narl pops up* We will!
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL
* Shiva turns to look at Arhn and the Vapaad.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren waits, glancing at the two. The two major powers.
<Seraphna> Vapaad> "...This affair is Earth's problem... we did not agree to police them..."
<Arhn> *C* Ry...contact the Erusian fleet command...have them move to aan Earth colony called Rio and prevent and action by the Earth forces...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren actually smiles at Shiva and Arhn. He nods his head, obviously conflicted with emotion he's not use to showing.
* Shiva looks at the Vapaad. 1"Pitiful. In that case Captain Carmichael, The Cartel will pick up some of their unwillingness then."
<Seraphna> Vapaad> "...However... if any acts of war agaisnt earth are performed... the Vapaad agree to stand beside them..."
* Ry` nods lightly. 14"Indeed we will.." 2Only then he gets the message to mobilize a fleet against Earth. He seems to hesitate a moment, and not respond to Arhn at all. But he switches communications, barking some things in Erusian.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Ambassador Kieran, this is a place of peace. A man told me peace is not an ideal. You have to fight for what you believe in when a cause is wrong. I'm going to fight. Thank you. 6He turns, walking out of the room.
* Shiva turns walking out afterwards, she taps on her datapad then hooks her comm to it and begins tlaking to it.
<Seraphna> *The Vapaad looks at Arhn, "...Agression for peace...?"
<Shiva> Osiris, prepare our fleet and pull whatever business associates ships you can muster. We have a battle to stop.
<Arhn> And at what cost peace? Is life a just price for it?
<Shiva> <Osiris> Understood Shiva, just realize you've pulled all your cards out of this deck my dear.
<Shiva> I'm sure I have a few left. *she looks over at Warren*
* Shiva she types on her datapad sending the coordinates
<Ry`> 14"A fleet against Earth..what the hell are the diplomats thinking.."
<Seraphna> Vapaad> "...The avalanche has already started... the pebbles are too late in thier votes to stop it..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren arrives in the security office. "I'm thinking like I always do."
<Slasher> Hoping to push the Earth fleet to stop.
<Seraphna> Vapaad> "...If your ships act... PAX will fall..."
<Slasher> NRP: Holy crap, Kieran IS Serena Cran.
* Ry` glances up, suddenly growing a little uncomfortable. 14"..Warren
* Slasher turns to looks at Warren. 1"Request to join on this mission, sir"
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...This leaves Vapaad to enforce the PAX treaty..."
<DeathStar> <Warren> Permisison granted. I'm going to go represent Earth even if they don't want me to represent them. I need a security detail with me - if you want to join me.
<Seraphna> *Kieran glides down the hall towards the hangar, his shuttle powering on.
<Slasher> We need to hurry no doubt.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Indeed. 6He says with a nod. "I'll be in the hanger for those who wish to join." 6He turns, exiting.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Guess I have work to do. *stands up*
<Ry`> NRP: I am confused on what to do..do I lead the fleet..or join security?
* Slasher moves over to his desk and begins to grab his stuff, he signs off and makes walks ot the door exiting and moving quickly to catch upto Warren.
<Seraphna> *Kieran stands in front of his shuttle, seems to be just staring at it as usual.
<DeathStar> NRP: I figure your fleet is already on the way. You can join security if you want and meet them.
<Ry`> 14"....." 2Ry silently got to his feet, growing silent once more. He followed Warren to the hangar, not really sure of this course of action.
<Slasher> This is a peculiar position for you to take, sir.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I'm fighting for peace. 6He notes. "I'm following PAX's guidelines to the letter."
* Shiva moves to her room and quickly changes.
<Slasher> It takes a brave man to not hold past instances against them.
<DeathStar> <Warren> You see, General Cran is a brilliant man, but he confessed that the Dragoons were made with alien DNA. Earth is attempting to exterminate an alien race.
<Ry`> 14"This is beyond risky..this could make or break the situation.."
<DeathStar> <Warren> It violates PAX.
<Ry`> 14"Earth stopped caring about PAX a long time ago."
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...Yet you were willing to turn over the Third."
* Slasher pauses, not believing he could miss that. 1"You make combs look weak."
<Seraphna> *Kieran directs a lens at Warren
<DeathStar> <Warren> We can all argue the law. But I'm not a politican. I never claimed to be when I accepted the job. So... I'm going to enforce PAX's law the way I see it."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps into the shuttle.
* Slasher steps on after Warren.
<Seraphna> Kieran> "...As will Vapaad..."
* Shiva steps out wearing a more casual outfit, she quickly makes her way to the hanger.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren flips the switches as he preps the shuttle. He sits in the co-pilot seat.
* Ry` steps onto the shuttle, glancing around. 14"Who's piloting?"
* Shiva moves up and into the pilots seat. 1"I got it"
<Shiva> NRP: GAH!
* Arhn boards the shuttle, clad in her personal body armor...just in case.
* Slasher moves up and into the pilots seat. 1"I got it."
<Ry`> NRP: On a roll bud
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Reporting for duty, sir. *steps on to the shuttle*
* Shiva steps into the hanger and jogs across it, running towards the shuttle and onto it.
* Ry` nods, sliding into a seat.
<Shiva> NRP: I despise you...
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... Everyone. I'm not one to speak my emotions. Ever. But thank you. I believe in PAX. Even if this is our last mission, I believe in it. 6He says suddenly, rubbing his fingers together. "So..thank you." 6He repeats, turning around again.
* Slasher turns looking at Warren, not sure of what to make out of it. He then begins to power up the shuttle, checking over all the diagnostics quick.
<Ry`> 14"Please..it's depressing when you say last..I've been in thicker situations.."
* Shiva moves over and takes a seat.
<Slasher> Are we all aboard?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes. Lets go.
* Slasher shuts the ramp and lifts the shuttle up, he turns it around and flies it out of the station
<DeathStar> <Warren> It's quick jump. Get us to the jump gate.
<Slasher> Roger. *he pushes the shuttle to full speed and heads to the jump gate*
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle enters the jump gate and vanishes.
<Slasher> What's the game plan, sir?
<DeathStar> <Warren> Protect the Dragoons until the Senate can see what PAX is going to do if they do not comply. Hopefully the sanctions will be enough.
<Slasher> So we're heading onto the planet then. *it's hard to tell, but Warren might be able to see a hint of joy on his face*
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle exits - to see a huge amount of Earth ships around. Plus --- PAX minor races are surrounding the planet as well, protecting it.
<DeathStar> 6* The Erusian government ships begin to arrive next, being quicker than most planets. They begin to take up position as well, awaiting Ry's orders.
<Seraphna> *More hyperspace gates open, a large group of nearly biological looking ships enter the space, flanking both sides, a Vapaad fleet.
<Slasher> 1*A fleet of Cartel Guard Ships appear, right behind them several groups of different looking ships drop out and begin to take position around the planet*
<DeathStar> 6* Earth ships begin to turn their ships for firing positions on the newcomers, but aren't firing yet.
<DeathStar> 6* Earth ships are forced to begin to turn their attention as the new ships are arriving. It seems their forces are being divided.
<Ry`> 14"It seems the Vapaad have taken up Earths side.." 2His fleet begins to mobile, with one giant massive capital ship right in the middle of what seems to be a large amount of Heavy Attack Class Cruisers and Battleships. They begin to target the Earth ships, massive cannons powering up with a hum of blue energy.
<DeathStar> <Warren> No one on our side will fire. We have to hope Earth isn't insane.
<Seraphna> *The Vapaad ships, as they are shaped, don't turn to face anyone, thier weapons already aimed.
<DeathStar> 6* Earth generals begin to order all the other races to leave immediately or face consequences.
<Ry`> 14"From what I have seen..they might be"
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, more Earth ships arrive - having been hiding. It seems it was expected PAX would interfere.
<Shiva> It seem's Earth expected this...
<Ry`> 14"...bah..shall I order for more fleets?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He glances at ARhn.
<Arhn> Bringing in more ships may just escalate things out of control.
<Slasher> Am I to head to the planet, sir?
<Shiva> There's always a trump card if things get out of hand.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I agree. For now, we hold our position. Our weaker force to theirs.
<DeathStar> <Warren> And we head to the planet.
<Ry`> 14"..not much of a negotiating card.."
<Slasher> *nods* Wise decision, we don't seem like a juggernaut and this gives us the advantage. *he pilots the shuttle towards the planet*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Peace isn't about hitting your enemy with a stick as hard as you can. It's about showing you believe in what's right, even if you're the smaller force.
<Ry`> 14"You do not need to tell me that, tell Earth that"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Earth will see. 6He closes his eyes. "They have to see."
<Shiva> It's not always about sheer strength Ry.
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle enters the atmosphere, unnoticed as everyone aims at everyone else.
<Seraphna> *The Vapaad send zero communications, it's as if they aren't even there, waiting.
<Ry`> 14"To the military of Earth..I think it will be..but we'll see I guess"
<DeathStar> 6* Some of the minor races begin to sing songs over the comm, blocking out the Earth generals. They're songs of peace.
<Ry`> NRP: *Red the Pirate happens to be there, singing Jolly Roger*
* Shiva reorientates the shuttle and begins to push through atmo.
<Shiva> NRP: ....
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle whips in over a parked cruiser, 100 Betas and 4 Dragoons fighting 16 remaining Dragoons, Durran, Katrina, Darien, and Ariel. The cruiser has Seraphna and Spade emerging.
<Slasher> ...There fighting already...
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina cuts a Beta in two with her saber. John is busy kicking them around and landing on his feet, grinning.
<Slasher> Permission to lock onto Beta's.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands there beside Ariel, glancing up.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Granted. Fire only on Betas. No human targets. No Alphas.
<Ry`> 14"Well let's dissolve the situation then.."
* Xanatos`Durran is firing around himself, taking down Beta's all the while, his eye is locked onto Spade.
* Slasher begins locking on, seconds later the shuttle begins to fire upon them.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade begins to run quickly, aiming at Alpha Cheryl and opening fire.
<DeathStar> 6* Betas begin to blow up from the shuttle.
* Slasher lowers the shuttle, hovering it above the ground.
<Slasher> Get out there and give them a hand.
<Seraphna> *Several Betas turn thier attention on teh shuttle, firing, the shuttle's shields begin to fail.
* Ry` slides from his seat, moving down the ramp once it is opened..rifle in hand.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren hits the ramp open button with his left hand. "Everyone -- we're here for peace. Not to take lives. Lets end this."
* Shiva stands up, moving over the the back and lwers the ramp.
* Slasher returns fire on the beta's attacking the ship
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Show time then...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leaps off, aiming his hand gun at the Betas and firing.
* Ry` leaps outside, firing down upon the betas as he thumps against the ground roughly.
<Seraphna> *Two begin to close in behid the guns, attacking with sabers.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade runs around, then aims and blows a Dragoon's head off with a clean shot when it gets behind him.
* Ariel stays out of the firefight for a moment, something held in her hands.
* Slasher lands the shuttle down when he notices the shields getting low.
* `Kane steps out from the cruiser, a smirk strapped onto his face. He eyes the situation. Then glances over at Sera. "Think about your actions."
<DeathStar> 6* It's a needle and a vial of some bronze looking liquid.
* Seraphna is wielding not one, but two guns, firing charged shots. "They shouldn't have come."
<DeathStar> <Spade> Serena! Mother has something! 6He shouts out.
* Xanatos`Durran jerks his left hand toward Spade firing at him.
* Slasher stands up and runs out of the back of the shuttle and down the ramp, he pulls the staff from behind his back and sprints towards the battle.
<Seraphna> "What is it?"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade spins out of the way.
* Shiva steps out of the shuttle and pulls out a pistol from her pouch, she turns and begins firing on the betas
<DeathStar> 6* Spade eyes Kat fighting some Dragoons, then aims and fires into her back, taking her down.
* Ariel opens the... myserious object, looking inside.
* Slasher narrows his eye's as he see's Spade nail Kat.
* Seraphna fires a shot at Ariel, aiming for the object.
* Xanatos`Durran slides over to Kat's side, "You ok?"
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr aims her rail gun at the cruiser, aiming to blow it up.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina winces in pain. "He missed..anything vital...gods..it hurts..."
* Seraphna firest the other gun at Zephyr's weapon, sending out a shock mentally at her.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl comes down from above Sera, aiming to whip her in the head.
* Slasher plants his staff into the ground and launches himself through the air and onto a Beta, slamming it into the ground, he pulls his pistol out and blasts it's head out.
<DeathStar> 6* Zephyr falls over.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes the shot. "Well...that's odd."
* Seraphna rolls away, firing at Cheryl, coninuting the assault a she directs the Dragoons to begin using leathal force, coordinating all thier actions.
* Ry` runs into the stray of battle, his rifle rapidly shooting out energy blasts into nearby betas. It seemed he was trying to get to Durrans position
* Xanatos`Durran frowns, "This is all my fault." He rips his shirt, and begins to wrap it around Kat's waist/back. "It's ok, I'm here, it'll be alright.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blocks the attacks with her arm shield, rushing after Seraphna, planning to kill her - it's in her eyes, the intent.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina winces in pain. "Sorry things had to be like this, Xan."
* Slasher clenches his fist and spins his staff, he then rushes towards the nearest Beta and rams his staff through it, he picks it up and hurls it towards Spade.
* Seraphna rolls out of the way, she's gotten very good somehow, she grins at Cheryl, moving to dodge her blows jsut before she makes them, firing shots at her.
<DeathStar> 6* The dragoons are dropping. IT seems only a few are left.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blocks the shots, grinning back. "I will enjoy killing you."
<Xanatos`Durran> I made them this way. *he states as he finishes patching her up* Don't worry, you are going to be ok. I'm going to end this.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade blasts the Beta away from himself.
<Seraphna> "Pity, I wanted you to live."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I can't say I want you to live.
* Slasher leaps through the blast and swings his staff straight down towards Spade's head.
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick lands on a Beta, kicking it a few times.
* Cassandra_Arakawa takes shots at the Betas
<DeathStar> <Darien> So...what are you going to do, Ariel?
<Ry`> 14"Hanging in there Durran? Shoulda asked for my help"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade leaps out of the way.
* Seraphna directs three Beta sto join her on Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes the Betas, realizing Sera's plan. She frowns.
* Slasher lands on the ground, he spins his staff extending it directly into one of the three beta's attacking Cheryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl blinks, then tries to whip the other two Betas.
* Ariel gathers the two objects form the box, looking to Darien
* Seraphna grins and sends a mental assaultt at Cheryl jsut as the Beta's close in range, firing mercilessly.
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick flips and lands near Ry. "Well, so are you fighting for the side of angels now?"
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Ry. "Took you all long enough."
* Slasher dashes along the ground towards the remaining two around Cheryl.
<Ariel> "...do you know what it is?"
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl jerks, then is hit by the shots as she falls over.
* Seraphna growls a little, exerting control.
<DeathStar> <Darien> No idea. But it looks like it's meant for you to take. I guess the question is - do you trust Venerator?
* Slasher plants his staff again, launching himself above Cheryl, he twists his body and swings his staffs, bashing both the beta's heads
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl stands up, lifting her head to look at Sera.
<Seraphna> *One Beta catches his staff, attempting to bend it.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You think you're so righteous. 6She punches herself, using the pain as fuel to fight. "I hate you."
* Slasher retracts the staff, pulling himself right upto the beta, in that time a pistol emerges in his hand and fires directly point blank at it's face.
<Seraphna> "I gave youa chance to go with them..."
<Ry`> 14"Fuck off Hero boy..call this a temporary truce.." 2He suddenly tosses his rifle from his hand, pulling out a doubled blade energy weapon. Both extend outwards, as he spins rapidly into the betas, He twisted upon his feet, leaping upwards into the air over Sera and the others. A single grenade was placed inside his free hand, and unpinned..getting tossed directly into the most grouped area.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> BULLSHIT! BULLSHIT! 6She rushes Sera, tackling her.
<Seraphna> *The beta fires at his chest as it goes down
<DeathStar> 6* John McCormick laughs, then proceeds to go back to punching Dragoons.
* Seraphna leaps over hr, kicking down at Cheryl's back, turning a weapon to fires.
* Ariel pauses, and nods thoughtfully.
* Slasher grunts in pain as the shot nails him, it's as if he wanted to get shot.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren arrives at Ariel's position.
* Slasher twists his body and extends his staff, it slams towards Sera's back.
<DeathStar> 6* Cheryl twists out of the way, using her whip to grab a tree and swing.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Then lets see what it does. Because I'm dying for a deus ex machina.
* Seraphna grabs the staff and pulls SLasher towards her, directing a pucnh at his head.
* Xanatos`Durran looks at Katrina, "Just remember, I love you." he stands and nods to John. "Keep her safe for me." He starts to move toward Spade. Firing at him, aiming all around and at him. He expects Spade will dodge them though.
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina watches him go.
<Seraphna> "YOU I have no problem fighting!"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade rolls out of the way, turning to face Durran. "This is treason, Durran."
* Slasher does the complete opposite and extends the staff pushing himself away, he turns his body around and lifts the staff up in an attempt to launch her into the air.
* Ariel quickly loads the device, hoping she has this right, and then triggers it.
<DeathStar> 6* Ariel's body feels like it's burning in pain.
* Seraphna seems to let him, leaping with it, letting SLasher launch her over the fight, towards Ariel.
<Xanatos`Durran> So it Seems. *he eyes Spade* All for love it seems.
<DeathStar> <Spade> I have no problem finishing what I began with your eye.
* Ariel falls to her knees.
* Seraphna fires a shot at Ariel, having a Beta catch her and set her down.
* Xanatos`Durran pops his neck and spins his guns, he stops and eyes Spade. "I know you don't."
* Slasher retracts the staff then extends it again, it flieing straight for Sera's neck.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren steps in front of the shot, holding out his left hand and letting it hit his gun.
<Slasher> NRP: Slasher would've sent her the other way, he's not an idiot.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs Ariel, helping her to her feet. "Are you okay?"
* Seraphna ducks and twists, firing at him.
* Ariel holds her head, struggling to stand, and focusing her will.
<DeathStar> 6* Suddenly, Sera's control on the ALphas vanish. One by one they begin to rise, turning to face Sera.
* Slasher swings to the side, letting the shot miss. 1"You're gonna have to do better than that..
<Seraphna> "The hell..."
<DeathStar> <John McCormick> Oh hell yeah.
* `Kane smirks at this. "Good."
<Ariel> "...I think... the old man could have used some sedatives with that..."
* Slasher dashes along the ground towards Sera.
* Ry` rushes in directly at the behind of Sera, taking down anything that dares get in his way. The sword would be cleaved down, attempting to slice her pistol in half.
<DeathStar> <Spade> No....no...
<Seraphna> "SPADE!"
<DeathStar> 6* Spade turns to Sera.
* Ariel stands slowly, taking a deep breath.
* Xanatos`Durran eyes Spade. "You woman beckons....funny...I remember what she said to Kane."
* Seraphna rolls out of the way, a Beta taking the hits for her.
<DeathStar> 6* The Betas are quickly outnumbered by the superior Alphas.
<Xanatos`Durran> I want to switch to you Kane...I want you to be my pilot.
<Slasher> *narrows his eyes, knowing what's going to happen, he dashes towards her roll and swings his staff directly into her sidE*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Well, it seems Serena Cran isn't the only one who ascended today.
* Shiva continues to take pot shots at the remaining betas.
<DeathStar> 6* Spade slides in to the side of Serena. "Mother is going to win this battle. We have to stop her now, Serena."
* Seraphna catches it, this time holding it with both hands and turning teh staff against him. "Go the hell away you traitor!:
<Seraphna> "Let's do it."
<DeathStar> 6* Spade opens ifre at Slasher, keeping him away from Sera.
* Slasher twists his body and pulls the staff up to block the shots.
<DeathStar> <Spade> Lets do it. 6The two are obviously about to use Sera's Dragoon form. And once that happens -- no one will be able to win.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Thu Feb 23 23:51:31 2006