Session Start: Mon Mar 20 20:35:43 2006
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20060320.log'
* Alicia is now known as Red_Fox
* Red_Fox is now known as Alicia
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-582.2.19
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Cruiser Ship
<DeathStar> 6* Darien is in his shuttle, having prepped it for take off and now patiently awaits the PAXers to show up.
* Shiva steps into the hanger and makes her way across it towards the shuttle.
* Chad`Winters stands outside the shuttle ramp, obviously waiting for everyone else to show up.
<Rylon> 2Crossed his arms idly over his chest, as he walked onto the shuttle slowly. He took a seat silently, placing his head back against the seat.
* Shiva moves up the shuttle ramp, throwing a suggestive smile at Chad as she passes him by. She makes her way to the middle of the shuttle and sits down
* Arhn steps into the hangar, crossing toward the shuttle.
* Ceres takes a seat on the shuttle in her usual place as Elsiah takes a seat in the back/
* Cassandra_Arakawa already strapped in.
* Chad`Winters pulls out a small chronometer and looks ait, checking the time.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... Are we all here on time...? 6He asks in disbelief.
* Aielin has joined #TAW
<Rylon> 14"I doubt it..doesn't look like everybody"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien closes the shuttle ramp.
<Aielin> NRP: AHH! I'm LATE!
* Chad`Winters quickly moves onto the shuttle as the ramps shut
<DeathStar> 6* Darien grabs the controls, moving the shuttle forward.
* Aielin sits inside the shuttle, having arived already.
* Ceres eyes Aielen, wondering how he keeps getting on. <.<
<Rylon> 14"Well..I guess that works too"
<DeathStar> NRP: AAT!
<DeathStar> NRP: You can't just appear.
<DeathStar> NRP: You CHASE THAT SHUTTLE BOY
<Aielin> NRP: DOH!
<Arhn> NRP: <R Lee Ermey> Now get down there and trangle yourself, maggot!
* Aielin bursts through the doors of the hanger, carrying his equipment "HEY! HEY! WAIT DAMN YOU!"
<Ceres> "Sir, there appears to be a ratehr angry looking Acendancy member waving weapons in the direction of the shuttle..."
<Rylon> 2Eyes Aielin in the window. 14"Go slow, then when he catches up..stop."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods, then slows moves slow enough for Aielin to catch up, then stops.
<Rylon> 2Hopefully the guy will run right into the shuttle and fall over!
* Aielin runs up next to the shuttle "Open the ramp! You can't just leave me here!"
* Shiva taps her fingers on the arm rest as she goes over reading information on the planet
<DeathStar> 6* Darien lowers the ramp, rolling his eyes.
<Rylon> 14"Damn.."
* Aielin walks into the shuttle, grabbing the edges of the door as he enters. "Sorry, I overslept... anyone mind giving me a debreifing? I didnt have time to overlook the memo.."
<Rylon> 14"You deserve to get your ass kicked.."
<Chad`Winters> Is that everyone then? *he hands his head out of the shuttle ramp way.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien flips the ramp button again, closing it. "Well, if this is everyone...then shall we go?"
<Arhn> We are going down to this planet on a diplomatic mission.
* Chad`Winters pulls his head in quickly as the ramp shuts.
<Arhn> NRP: ...to Alderaan
<Alicia> NRP: Don't make DS destroy it
* Aielin takes a seat next to Arhn. "Diplomatic mission? What planet? Are we going into hostile territory? potentially hostile?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien boosts out of the ship, turning around in a half loop, then flies straight down toward a greenish planet.
* Chad`Winters looks over at Aielin, a dumbfound look on his face
<Rylon> 14"...Just shut up and enjoy the ride Aielin.."
* Chad`Winters then looks oer at Rylon, noticing a change in his demeanor.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien begins to enter their atmosphere, the ship rocking slightly.
<Arhn> For the sake of brevity, your only concern to ensure that I not come to harm.
* Aielin glances at Ry "... yes sir." He says sarcasticly. He begins checking his equipment. *Click Click* *Kerchack* *Whirrrr... sounds are heard in the background as he goes through his routine.
* Chad`Winters slides around slightly, but quickly regains his desposition
<Rylon> 2He sat back against his seat now, his face looking darker then it usually is. Even when the shop rocks, he stared silently at the ground..not seeming to be disturbed by it.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... why...why does he do that every time...?
* Shiva looks back at Aielin. 1"Would you mind?
* Aielin smirks at Arhn "My pleasure" he says as he loads his pistol. He then looks at Shiva "Of course I would mind."
* Shiva rubs her forehead then goes back to looking at her datapad
<DeathStar> 6* As they fly in low, their warning alarms go off - another ship is passing by. Their shuttle rumbles as a Tsivrixsh shuttle flies by ahead of them
<DeathStar> <Darien> How---? HOW?
<Ceres> "Oh great..."
* Chad`Winters looks at ahead the Tsiv Shuttle passing them. 1"Possibly a leak."
<Rylon> 14"..." 2He stared out the window when the alarm goes off, noticing the Tsivrixsh shuttle. A twitch is seen in his form, as his hand starts to grip his arm rest tightly..shaking it violently.
* Aielin looks out the window at the tsiv ship. His eyes narrow "Them.."
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh shuttle seems to be gaining the lead. Darien grabs his controls, then shoves them forward, boosting after the enemy shuttle.
<Chad`Winters> PAX's security may have been compromised if they interr...*slides back then grabs a rail* ogated him with the right techniques.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Time to change all of our protocols!
<Ceres> Elsiah> "Does this mean I get to finally kick some arse?"
* Aielin spins his pistol on his finger, placing it back in his holester in a fluid motion "This should be interesting..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> I know how they did this. And damn me for not realizing it sooner.
<Rylon> 14"I unfortunately doubt it.."
<Chad`Winters> Explain Darien.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I've been following the schedule set up by Warren. If they broke him...
* Aielin glances at Ry "You seem to be in a particularly bad mood today.. whats wrong? Did the master chew you out today?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien catches up side by side with the Tsivrixsh shuttle.
<Rylon> 14"He has nothing to do with the matter.."
<Chad`Winters> If that is the case, we either need to step the schedule up or we need to continue on it.
<Rylon> 14"Just do better then them in negotiations.."
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh shuttle suddenly veers in closer to the shuttle, forcing Darien to back off.
* Aielin looks out the window at the Tsiv shuttle "Perhaps now isn't the time.." he glances up to the cockpit "Are we looking at a combat situation, Darien?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> No and don't make it one.
<Chad`Winters> That would be an act of agression.
<Ceres> Elsiah> *muttering* "We'd win at the damn negoitations if they were dead..."
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh shuttle pulls right in front of them, causing their shuttle to shake from their engine trails.
<Rylon> 14"Might I suggest getting counter arguements ready now.." 2He looked out the front window, staring silently at the shuttle.
* Aielin growls, gripping his seat "Arrogant bastards.."
<Shiva> Elsiah, I see that you enjoy pointing out the obvious situations.
<DeathStar> 6 *Darien jerks them around and to the side of the shuttle, then veers at them right as they veer at him. Both shuttles collide and suddenly they become locked together as they fly downward.
* Chad`Winters tightens his grip, his body tensing up as it anticipates Dariens' hand movements.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Hang on. 6He says, then boosts the engines more, causing both their shuttles to fall toward the forest below.
* Aielin 's eyes widen "You know what your doing right? Darien?"
<Rylon> 14"Stupid question..of course he does"
<DeathStar> <Darien> This should work if they just play it smar--- 6He says as they get closer. And they don't. The Tsivrish shuttle rams them again, trying to break free of the lock and causes both shuttles to smash into the trees. Darien's shuttle rumbles as it gets stuck into a tree, the branches grappling it. The Tsivrixsh shuttle smashes into the tree and knocks it over, laying on it.
* Aielin frowns at Ry
* Shiva slams against her seat buckle, the air knocking out of her lungs
<Ceres> "Live first, don't play into thier arguements later."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...everyone alright?!
<Ceres> Elsiah> "Can we do it again?"
* Aielin lurches forward,reaching out to safegaurd Arhn
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leans against the controls, his seat saving him. He sits there, stunned at the pilot's stupidity.
* Chad`Winters 's body picks up in the air as it hits the tree, his left arm snapping violently as it reaches it's full extension.
* Chad`Winters lets go and slams on the ground, pain coursing across his face
* Aielin grunts in pain as his body is smashed into the seat straps
<Rylon> 2Gripped the arms of his seat tightly, not budging as the shuttle rams into a tree and getting stuck. Without a word he gets up, moving to open up the shuttle ramp..and looking down.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It would appear negotiations are off for now.
* Aielin unbuckles himself, reaching for his rifle "Just give me the word."
<Arhn> I must agree!
* Chad`Winters rolls onto his stomach and begins to push himself up, his left arm giving out as pain shoots through it, he almost falls but he quickly adjusts his weight to his other arm.
<Rylon> 14"Can it still fly?"
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh guards are pouring out of their shuttle, with Xevil coming out last.
* Aielin glances at Chad "Do we have a medic?!"
* Shiva catches her breath and quickly unbuttons herself, her hand feeling her stomach
<DeathStar> <Darien> This branch seems to have a tight hold. This tree is probably hard as steel. We'll have to cut our way out of it.
* Chad`Winters grunts in pain as he stands up, leaning against the shuttle hull.
* Aielin walks over to the ramp, kneeling down to make his body smaller, he leans out slightly to take a look at the Tsiv soldiers
<Rylon> 14"Leave that to me..I suggest you buckle in tight.." 2He leaps into the tree branches, activating his Plasma saber. Once a tight hold is maintained, he would begin to cut the branches that stick the shuttle in.
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh soldiers are looking their way - and glaring.
<DeathStar> 6* The saber --- has little effect. It seems it'll take much more than that to take the branches off.
<Rylon> 14"..I should make a sword out of these branches.."
* Aielin ducks back into the ship, holding his rifle towards the ground, "They look angry."
* Chad`Winters begins to lift his left arm up but then groans in pain. 1"Is everyone else ok?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves over to the open ramp, glancing a them and then at the Tsivrixsh, who seem to be talking amongst themselves. "This isn't good."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Orders, sir?
<Shiva> Wind knocked out but I'm fine.
<Aielin> I can try to pick off their leader. That would cause some confusion among them for a few moments.
<Rylon> 14"It wouldn't even get close to him..don't waste the ammo"
<Chad`Winters> You really aren't that...bright.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves back to his communications. "Just .... sit tight for now." 6He tries to use the radio
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil stands there in full sight.
* Rylon places his hand on one of the branches, checking out durable it is when it came to breaking it from sheer strength.
<Ceres> Elsiah> "Bastard wants us to make the first move, just sit tight." *she says as she looses her restraints*
* Chad`Winters grabs his left arm and pulls on it with a quick jerk while he throws his left shoulder forward, popping it back into place*
<DeathStar> 6* The branch doesn't break.
* Aielin frowns "Not that bright? Atleast I'm looking for a solution. Thats more than what I see YOU doing. So unless you have a better plan, shut the hell up."
<Arhn> He is gaming us, yes...
<Chad`Winters> Grraaahh...*pants as he clenches his left fist*
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil turns his back to Aielin, as if tempting him.
<DeathStar> <Darien> There's something blocking our transmission.
<Rylon> 14"Unless one of you has C4..these branches arn't going anywhere.."
* Aielin watches Xevil..
<Chad`Winters> It's probably from the tree's.
<Chad`Winters> That or the atmosphere. Which would explain why there so efficient in communcation.
<Aielin> ... *pulls out his binoculars, looking over the tsiv... why is he so confident? Is he hiding something?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Did we get any scans of the topography before our abrupt stop?
* Rylon stares at Xevil, smirking. 14"I see they still have you at the bottom of the totem pole..I bet that sucks.." 2Who knew if he could hear him at this distance or not
<Aielin> Damnit.. He wants me to shoot at him.. but why? .... I dont see any defensive measures..
<Shiva> The strength of this tree is amazing. To stop us without breaking...And at the speeds we were going.
* Aielin drops his binoculars after a few moments of silence "He's bluffing. That bastard is bluffing. I can shoot and kill him now."
<Rylon> 14"..No you can't"
<Aielin> Why? Give me a good reason why not.
<Ceres> Elsiah> "Start a war Aielen and I'll teach you the Ginzu theory of life."
<Chad`Winters> We have more experience with him Aielin. We know him better.
<Rylon> 14"I stabbed him in the throat with a plasma saber..he laughed..plus you are taking hostile action.."
<Arhn> If you fire your weapon, I will have you suitably punished when next we return to the Ascendancy.
<DeathStar> NRP: I had an upset stomach, so let me catch up
<Aielin> Hmmm.. *Ailin turns back inside of the shuttle. Leaning against the wall next to the ramp, he lowers his rifle "Fine.."
* Aielin glances at Arhn "As my lady wishes.."
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh guards seem to be laughing now, as if mocking the cowardace that is Aielin
* Aielin chuckles to himself "Psychological warfare... classic."
* Chad`Winters moves over to the ramp, stepping onto it, he looks around, his left arm hanging slightly useless.
<Arhn> Look at them. Carrion beasts scurrying across the ground, letting out their awkward hoots and grunts.
<Rylon> 2He lept into the branches, getting into hearing and talking distance of the Tsivixsh if possible. He kneeled there, looking down at him. 14"Laughing are we? I find that funny..considering you morons couldn't even properly keep us hostage..plus your pilot was lacking a few brain cells.."
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil moves back to face them. "It would seem you are stuck up in a tree, PAX. How degrading that must be."
* Chad`Winters looks down at Ry, eyeing him cautiously.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes them fighting. "Mocking them might not be a good idea, Ry. Xevil has means to get back at us."
<Ceres> Elsiah> "We just enjoy higher positions in life, something you can't achieve Mr. Xevil."
<Rylon> 2He looks over at Darien. 14"If they take the first action against us..then it means we have a trump card in negotations..am I right?"
* Ceres sighs and shakes her head.
<Chad`Winters> I advise you keep your mouth shut currently Elsiah.
<Arhn> Ignore them.
<DeathStar> <Darien> ....
<DeathStar> <Xevil> A higher position? Hardly.
<Ceres> Elsiah> "Noted Winters."
<Chad`Winters> Let us find a way to free ourselves. *slides down the rest of the ramp, then eyes the branch and how they are stuck in it.
* Shiva moves upto Darien. 1"Can't we back up and out of this or is the shuttle that damaged?"
<Ceres> *Elsiah giggles a little at the poor comeback. Then inspects the branch, seeing where the best cutting points are located, putting on her mask over her face.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's wedged in too tight. But I'll work on trying to edge us out.
<Rylon> 14"Well..I can say one thing Xevil..we might be stuck in a tree, but that means you must look up at us. In ancient times only slaves do that, but I suppose even slaves have a higher position in the military then you now huh?" 2He turns his back to Xevil, working on helping getting the ship out.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits in the chair, slowly whirrling the engines as he tries to loosen them. The shuttle shakes and rumbles, but doesn't budge.
<Ceres> "The shuttles doesn't have any reverse thrusters sir?"
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Then I'll be sure to give you a gift worthy of your godlike status later, Erusian.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> The gift of a sacrifice.
<Chad`Winters> That might not work Ceres. If all we did is spread the tree apart it'd have a lot of tension on it.
<Arhn> ...I said ignore them.
<Ceres> "I see..."
* Aielin looks to the side, wondering if Ry heard Arhn's orders.
* Chad`Winters eyes Ry, a look of danger on his face.
<Ceres> Elsiah> "We could try firing a few holes into where the shuttle's been snagged."
<Shiva> Can you scan the make-up of the tree?
<Rylon> 2It was doubtful, he was a bit of distance away from the crew when he said that. But he started to ignore Xevil, knowing that itself is an insult to the Tsi.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: But he can look at Darien.
<Rylon> NRP: Perhaps he just wasn't listening then, who knows
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil seems to be giving his men orders as he stands there. They begin to work on getting their shuttle ready for take off.
<Ceres> *Elsiah taps her mask, the HUD already performing scans.
* Aielin 's ear twitches, as he strains to filter out all of the other sounds and listen to the tsiv.
<DeathStar> 6* The tree seems to be made of a hard steel casing, with living material inside it. The steel seems to be six inches thick, though
<DeathStar> 6* But the steel is of a hard metal, harder than most ship hulls.
<Ceres> Elsiah> "Bloody hell, this tree is made fo steel."
<Rylon> 14"I need to get me some of this.."
<Shiva> Is it possible to create a magnetic field strong enough to push the tree apart and us up and out?
* Chad`Winters shakes his head as he begins to calculate the odds of the shuttle getting free.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil turns, making an elaborate bow to the shuttle. "I'll be sure to drop off your sacrifice later." 6He says with a wave, stepping into his shuttle.
* Aielin frowns unable to make the tsiv out. "They are making a move, crew."
<Rylon> 14"..They are leaving"
<Chad`Winters> How about using the shields to push us out?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien, listening to what was being said with his shuttle's listening devices, shakes his head. "Dammit...he's going to cut up more pieces thanks to your mocking him,"
<Rylon> 14"He likely would have done it anyway Darien.."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Really? 6He turns around. "So you want, decide to goad him by pushing his buttons?"
<Arhn> *erus* YOU JUST COULDN'T LEAVE IT ALONE, COULD YOU?!
<Chad`Winters> You have no regards for Warren's safety. He may be in a bad position, but he's struggling to keep what little honor he has left.
* Aielin blinks surprised at Arhn's outburst "Lady Arhn.."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks at Arhn, not needing to know Erusian to know she's angry.
<DeathStar> 6* The Tsivrixsh shuttle strains to take off, obviously damaged by knocking over their tree.
* Ceres sighs softly and looks to Darien, then to Chad, "Let's try that shiedling idea?"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Listen carefully here, people. We are in competition with a sick, sadistic bastard. Make no mistake about it. You hurt his honor, he will hurt you back. And he will hurt you back better than your words can do so. This isn't a game where we can poke fun at the enemy and nothing occurs. We are professionals. ACT it.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Orders, sir?
<Rylon> 14"I'm guilty..I'm a fuck up to life itself..If I could I would trade my life for Warrens..it is alot more valuable and more important then mine.." 2He stares at Arhn, his eyes devoid of life.
* Chad`Winters crosses his arms, eyeing Ry, knowing full well it was directed towards him.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Lets work on any solution that gets us out of this tree. 6He says. "Cassandra, there's some cutting tools in a trunk. Get the security people busy cutting. The rest of us, we'll try Shiva's shield idea and work on getting the shuttle free."
* Arhn crosses her arms, lips pressed tightly into a thin line.
* Aielin grunts, he stands up, attempting to slap Ry "PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER!"
<Ceres> *Elsiah pats Ry's back, "Pull yourself together and apologise after we get out of this mess."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns and begins to grab the controls again, working on his end of freeing them.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> You heard the commodore, break open the tool cases and get to work! *pulls trunks open*
<DeathStar> 6* There are blow torches inside for work on shuttle hulls.
<Rylon> 2His head reeled backwards, blood rolling down his mouth. 14"..Again.." 2Ry said in that sullen voice, staring now at the one who struck him. When dealing with Xevil..he didn't know what to do..how to act..he was clueless..all his training and experience..failed him.
<Aielin> Whats been done is done! YOU CANT GO BACK! But acting like a pathetic loser isnt going to get our job done! If you want to help, then get some SPIRIT! And do what we need to get this 'Warren' back!
* Chad`Winters makes his way back into the shuttle then moves over to the where the cutting tools are held and grabs a blow torch. He steps back outside and begins to start cutting.
<Ceres> *Elsiah gets to work on cutting witha blow torch.
* Shiva moves over to beside Darien
* Cassandra_Arakawa crawls out on to the tree and gets to work with a plasma torch.
* Arhn just twitches...
<Rylon> 2He moves away from Aielin, grabbing a blow torch and helping the cutting effort. Ry went silent..broken now
<Ceres> "Sir should I help them out?"
* Chad`Winters glances at Ry, then goes back to cutting around where the shuttle is stuck.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Wedged against.
* Aielin sighs, he turns, his back towards Arhn "I'm sorry.." He reaches for his beamsabre, jumping off of the ramp to join in with the efforts.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien works on using the shields against the metal limbs, pushing them apart. He then tries to fly backwards and out.
<Shiva> I think you got it Darien. *she pats him on the back*
<DeathStar> 6* As they work, together they manage to cut, bend, and dislodge the shuttle enough Darien can escape now.
* Chad`Winters swings from the branch he was on and onto the ramp, he makes his way inside. 1"You look like your free now."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Good job.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Alright, back on the shuttle! Move it! *leaps back on board*
* Aielin turns his sabre off, setting it back on his belt "Good work, guys."
<Ceres> *Elsiah leaps aboard and puts away her tools, taking a seat.
<Rylon> 2He stood up, deactivating the blow torch. The Erusian slipped into a seat, looking straight at the floor with half open eyes.
* Shiva shrugs, a slight look of confidence on her face. 1"Let us hurry. We may still win this one."
* Aielin jumps up, grabbing the ramp's edge, pulling himself up and onto the shuttle
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods, pulling the shuttle back once everyone's in it, then lifts up and boosts off for the city.
* Aielin stands over a seat next to Ry, looking down at him, takes a seat "Ry, this isnt like you. Whats wrong?" He asks in Erusian
<DeathStar> 6* Darien is quiet, looking bothered. He says nothing, focusing on his flying.
<Rylon> 14"<E> For the first time in my life..I feel powerless..all my attempts to defeat Xevil only makes matter worse. My entire life I've been confident in my ability as a fighter and soldier..but both of them failed against Xevil..I tried and tried..and failed..Xevils right..I lost my decency and honor..I don't..deserve to be an Erusian anymore.."
* Shiva looks over at him. 1"Whats wrong?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Shiva. "I'm just worried about the reprocussions."
<Shiva> I can't see him killing him luckily...*she pauses a look of pain on her face* But I understand what you're saying.
<DeathStar> 6* Their shuttle arrives in a city full of amplifying dishes and looking very high tech. The Tsivrixsh shuttle has landed - in their spot. Darien picks a lesser quality spot.
<Shiva> Time is of the essence Darien. Let us win this one.
<Aielin> <Erusian> ... Ry, I understand you'r ashamed of failure when it counts.. But the biggest dishonor I see, is your willingness to simply give up..
* Chad`Winters opens the ramp door and steps off it, he looks around, making sure it appears safe.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien adjusts his uniform as he steps down behind Winters. "Cassandra, Winters - take point. The rest of us will follow you."
* Shiva steps down after Darien
* Aielin leans in closer to Ry, whispering "Arhn needs us. She needs soldiers.. she doesnt need warriors with broken pride.. So please Ry.. Have heart, for her."
<Chad`Winters> Understood sir. *he waits for Cassandra to get off the shuttle*
<Arhn> Yes, sir. *steps down the ramp immediately after Chad
<Rylon> 14"<E> I simply don't know what to fight for my anymore Aielin..ever since that fight on the bridge..I lost sight of who I am and will ever be..but lets go.." 2He got to his feet, following the back side of the crew.
* Ceres sticks behind Darien.
<Rylon> *-my-*
<Ceres> *Elsiah sticks behind, everyone else.
* Chad`Winters begins to walk towards the meeting building.
* Aielin unbuckles himself standing "Come, on. We can talk later, but for now, try to put it behind you."
* Aielin follows Ry, making sure to be on his infamous state of constant alert.
<DeathStar> 6* As they enter the building, they are greented by orangeish looking humanoids. "We are sorry, but since you are late, the Speaker is meeting with the Tsivrixsh Emissary already."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stops behind Chad.
* Chad`Winters stops, looking back at Darien.
* Rylon slides his hands into his pockets, looking blankly forward at them.
* Aielin sighs deeply, frustrated with Ry's demeanor.. He says nothing.
<Arhn> Our effforts to arrive here were directly interfered with by the Tsivrixsh.
* Shiva places her hands behind her back, her demeanor changing to a business-esque type
<DeathStar> <Darien> A navigation accident with their shuttle delayed us. We request the honor of speaking with you after they are done before any decision is reached.
<DeathStar> 6* The orange alien pauses, then nods. "We will tell the Speaker this. Please wait." 6It hurries off.
* Shiva turns to Darien. 1"What is a our business plan this time?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Namely that they rammed us...it was likely being on a dark, isolated road and having the mob pull up next to you...
<DeathStar> <Darien> Give them the best sales pitch we have. They care about communication. Let them know they won't be heard with the Tsivrixsh Empire.
<Arhn> Yes...the one thing we can say is that the Tsivrixsh keep their borders poreless, so to speak...
* Shiva nods.
<DeathStar> 6* Two Tsivrixsh guards are sitting at the only waiting area nearby.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien eyes the guards. "Hrn."
<DeathStar> <Tsivrixsh Guard> Here comes the Godlike PAX. We should bow before them. 6One says in broken English. They both laugh
* Chad`Winters studies them. 1"They won't risk making a scene or risk losing any credibility.
<Ceres> *whispers* "The barbarians are learnign to speak."
<Rylon> 14"...I should wait out here.." 2He steps backwards
* Aielin smirks at the tsiv, and bows politely in greeting
* Chad`Winters knuckles tense up as he hears Cere's voice.
* Shiva pulls out her datapad and begins typing on it, looking through something
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sighs.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil steps out, shaking his hands with the Speaker. He walks towards them. "Well, you finally caught up. I was wondering if I should send help for you."
<Chad`Winters> Your concern is well noted, thank you.
<Rylon> 2Eyes Xevil, but apparantly not saying anything this time..
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Of course. 6He looks at Rylon in the eyes. "Nothing to say to a lower being?"
* Aielin glances at Xevil "Ry has been repromanded sir, please pay him no mind." He says, speaking out of order.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil looks at Aielin suddenly. "You speak of a higher commander in such a manner, or are you the commander now?"
* Aielin shakes his head "No, its simply the truth. He has been repromanded."
<Arhn> Enough. We have a meeting to attend.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Yes. Ambassador Arhnya, we should have a meeting of our own. I'm sure we could find a delightful topic of exchange. 6He says suddenly to her.
<Shiva> Yes, let us meet with our new friends.
* Aielin nods "Yes Lady Ahrn." He says, returning to his attentive watch
<Arhn> I see.
<Rylon> 2His eyes were emotionless, an almost eerie feel to him. No anger..just emptiness 14"It was not him who reprimanded me.." 2He stated simply, trying to his damnest not to lash out with not so kind words.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien motions for the others to follow him. He moves over, greeting the Speaker in their customs of exchange. "We've come to speak with you in private about a possibly alliance." 6The Speaker nod graciously, leading them to a back room. Darien follows.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> I find when one has something one wants, there's always ground for mutual understanding.
* Shiva follows behind, her arms behind her back.
<Arhn> ..excuse me. *continues on after Darien*
* Chad`Winters moves behind the three, stopping infront of the door and turning around, guarding it.
<DeathStar> <Xevil> I'll be seeing you, Ambassador! Very soon! 6He calls out as he steps away.
<Rylon> 2Slides into the nearest seat in the waiting room. 14"..The sooner this is over..the better"
<DeathStar> NRP: So, Rylon didn't follow them into negotiations?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits down in a seat across from the Speaker, who sits down and waits for everyone to settle down.
<Rylon> NRP: I thought the security team waits outside the room?
* Arhn sits as well.
* Shiva sits down beside Darien, placing her hands on the table.
* Ceres takes a seat quietly.
<DeathStar> NRP: Mmmm. True
* Aielin attempts to enter the negotiations room with Arhn.
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil sits next to Rylon, as if he has nothing better to do.
<DeathStar> 6* The Speaker frowns a bit, wondering why some lackey is coming in.
<Rylon> 14"...What do you want Xevil.." 2He stated, glancing over at him.
* Aielin stays close to Arhn, ignoring the speaker.
* Chad`Winters looks over at Xevil and Ry. 1"Xevil, may I ask what your official title is, or do you prefer to be called by just your name?"
<Arhn> *erus* Wait outside..
<DeathStar> 6* Xevil ignores Chad, his red eyes focused on Rylon. "I want you disgraced, Erusian dog. I want you to wade through the mud on your gut before me. Can you arrange that?"
<Aielin> Yes my lady. *he backs up, bowing to the room of Aliens, before he turns, exiting to the waiting room. He frowns at Xevil, and Ry talking.
* Chad`Winters narrows his eyes, wether it's from being ignored or from Xevil's comment, is hard to tell.
<DeathStar> <Speaker> Let us open negotiations. You wish to make an alliance with us. So do the Tsivrixsh. Who should we join with?
<Shiva> The Cartel officialy extends it's greetings Gi'na'oths
<Shiva> NRP: To the.
<Rylon> 14"Why should I arrange that?..you have Warren, who you continue to use like a trump card. What are you afraid of..why don't you fight me on an equal level..you want my life? Free his, otherwise you will never see me disgraced.."
* Chad`Winters tenses up, his eyes focused on Ry now
<DeathStar> <Xevil> Why should I free a prisoner? There's little honor in doing that. There's nothing to be gained, neither.
<DeathStar> 6* The Speaker nods to Shiva politely. "Welcome, Emissary of the Cartel."
<Arhn> As does the Erus Ascendancy.
<Rylon> 14"Do you not want the honor of fighting me once more, and towering over my dead body? Why insult Pax..when you can show superiority by killing their strongest fighter.."
<DeathStar> <Xevil> If I killed you while you're associated with PAX, there would be consequences. No. I'd rather have you dishonored in your job."
<DeathStar> 6* The Speaker nods to Shiva politely. "Welcome, Emissary of the Erus Ascendancy. Now, the problem before us remains. Why join with you?"
* Chad`Winters nods her head. 1"I believe that the Gi'na'oths and the PAX alliance can benefit greatly from each other in creating a peaceful universe that all can benefit from.
<DeathStar> NRP: Er, Arhn
<Chad`Winters> NRP: EGAD!
<Rylon> 14"Then I'll sever my association with PAX to finish what we started..you speak of honor..yet what honor is there in your actions?"
<DeathStar> <Xevil> You would quit your job? 6He asks with interest.
* Shiva takes in a deep breath.
<Shiva> NRP: *punches himself*
<DeathStar> <Speaker> Would we not be at peace wiht the Tsivrixsh once we join their Empire, one who has never fallen?
* Aielin walks towards the two, stopping a safe distance away"If I may but in, Why is it that you are so intrigued with Ry?"
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits there, unusually quiet.
<Rylon> 14"My job is not as important as the matter between us Xevil..but you'll never get that satisifaction with Warren in your custody.."
<DeathStar> <Xevil> I will keep this matter in mind, then. 6He says, his red eyes locking onto Ry.
<Arhn> The borders of the Tsivrixsh Empire remain closed to the outside world. Your voice will be silenced to the grater galaxy. Only if the Tsivrixsh attempted to control the galaxy in itsd entirety would that not be an issue...and I would predeict that such an enterprise would spawn only war without end.
<Shiva> But within an Empire, the subjects are only free as long as the ruler decides so. PAX has no desire to subjicate it's Allies, instead we strive to work together by giving each Ally the option of sending Emissaries and Ambassadors.
* Ceres smiles quietly, the ambassadors are making a much nicer case this time.
<Shiva> By giving them a the ability to voice their opinions and actually make a difference.
<DeathStar> <Darien> You see, you believe in communication, honorable Speaker. You believe in hearing all voices and all voicing hearing you. The more worlds who join PAX peacefully, the more worlds you can communicate with...and the more worlds you can hear from. Joining only one invidiual, would let you hear only one voice.
<DeathStar> 6* The Speaker listens to them. "You speak very well - your communication is wonderful and honest. We will make an alliance with you, because we feel refreshed to hear all all three of your people see this matter."
<Rylon> 14"Hurt him anymore..and you will not never see that matter..that is all I wish to say..I made my offer, it's up to you to take it or leave it" 2He went silent now, as if that is as far as he was willing to take the conversation.
* Shiva stands up, extending her hand out towards the speaker.
<DeathStar> 6* The Speaker takes Shiva's hand, gently shaking it, then shakes Darien's hand as he rises, then holds it out to Arhn.
<DeathStar> 6* One of the orange aliens speaks with Xevil in their language. Xevil's red eyes flare angerily and he stands up, walking off angerily. He barks orders and his goons follow.
<Shiva> On behalf of The Cartel, we look forward to our new found alliance.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Then I welcome your voice into the galactic community, friend. *spokens as she shakes the Speaker's hand*
<DeathStar> <Speaker> I hope we have many more delightful communication dialogues between our peoples.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> NRP: crud
<Arhn> Then I welcome your voice into the galactic community, friend. *spokens as she shakes the Speaker's hand*
<Rylon> 2Watched Xevil walk off. 14"I look forward to your answer" 2He strained in his seat, looking down once more.
* Aielin watches Xevil as he leaves" Hmmm.. how rude."
<Chad`Winters> I take it the Diplomats succeeded. Now we need to hope he doesn't take it out on Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien emerges from the room, walking over to the others. "Well, we have successfully done this assignment."
* Shiva steps out behind Darien, her hands once again behind her back.
<Chad`Winters> Congratulations on your success.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> We should leave before the Tsivrixsh act, sir.
<Rylon> 14"If he wants to finish things..I would hope not.." 2He got up slowly, moving out to where the shuttle is. His only solice is the end of this mission..
* Ceres makes some notes, collecting signed agreements and follwoing everyone out.
* Aielin looks over at Cassandra "I thought this was a non agressive mission? They wouldnt do something like that, would they?"
<Chad`Winters> They've done things before.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> They would, and they have.
<DeathStar> <Darien> We should go. 6He notes in agreement. He waves everyone along, moving for the exit.
* Chad`Winters walks infront of Darien.
* Shiva follows behind Darien
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Mon Mar 20 22:32:28 2006