Session Start: Wed May 17 21:16:25 2006
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20060517.log'
<DeathStar> Stardate: 10-583.9.8
<DeathStar> Location: PAX Cruiser, Entering Mjolinar Space
* `Cole stands in the hanger, dressed in clothing that would seem to appeal to harsh weather, he is waiting for the others.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien wears a black coat as he leans forward, fiddling with his controls, making sure they're immune to getting gummed up by sand and dirt.
* Chad`Winters steps into the hanger, his security uniform on. He moves over to the shuttle and crosses his arms.
* Arhn enters the hangar, wearing an Earth survival style suit, not having had anything for harsh climes in her otherwise varied wardrobe.
* Cassandra_Arakawa waiting outside the shuttle.
* Ceres wears an Earthgov jumpsuit and a flight jacket, making sure her ranks and station are visible at least, ready for rough enviroments.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks in wearing a typical Erusian outfit, not bothering to dress for the weather. He nods, moving up the ramp onto the shuttle.
<Ceres> *Elsiah is in her secuirty uniform, a black duster on over it, holding her mask.
* Xanatos`Durran moves into the hanger and heads towards the shuttle.
* Arhn boards the shuttle with Warren.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *walks into the hanger wearing a light brown colored robe, a pair of black goggles hangs from her neck*
* Kio steps into the hanger, wearing his own uniform. With a whistle, he heads onto the shuttle.
* `Cole adjusts the goggles on the top of his head and moves into the shuttle.
* Chad`Winters moves onto the shuttle and takes a seat
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *steps onto the shuttle and sits down. She pulls out her datapad from underneath her robe*
* `Cole looks over to Darien. "Thank you for accepting this mission, Darien."
* Ariel sits near Darien, watching him work. Wondering just how horrible this world is supposed to be. She's dressed in her usual uniform, with a long coat of an unusual fashion. Something she had made as reminiscant of her old world.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's our job. 6He says, rubbing the side of his face, then powers the shuttle up. "Alright, lets do it."
* Xanatos`Durran slides into a seat, his eye locked upon the floor.
* Cassandra_Arakawa straps herself into a seat.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien lifts the controls up, then shoves them forward, flying out of the hanger. He twists the shuttle around and flies down for the planet.
* Ceres sighs and looks over the report, "This should be interesting."
<Ariel> "I'm surprised our equipment isn't designed to be more weatherized... you never know what sort of a world we'll be required to visit."
<Chad`Winters> The current shuttles are, the Commodore prefers to hold onto relics of the past.
<DeathStar> <Darien> "Relics"?
<Xanatos`Durran> My shuttle must be ancient, if this is a relic.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Relics?
* `Cole twiddles his fingers as he stares out at his plant, he hadn't been here for ages.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Speaking of relics, how is your new body suiting you, Lt. Commander Arakawa? 6He asks politely, knowing all about the political throwdown that came about after Cassandra's file was leaked and how furious EarthGov was over the incident.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Mmmm...I miss my old one.
* Ceres whistles, suddently afraid for the teams safety
<DeathStar> <Darien> Maybe you want to back up to the relics part. 6He turns around in his seat, his expression not friendly. He doesn't even watch the controls or the viewport as they enter the atmosphere, which is a harsher atmosphere than most. He eyes Chad with a glare.
* Ariel pats Darien on the shoulder, "It's better for your shuttle to be a relic, than yourself."
<Kio> 14"Uh..Darien..flight 101..watch the sky!"
* Chad`Winters looks back at him letting his gaze lock into his.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I want an explanation, Lieutenant!
<Chad`Winters> In comparison to current technologies you shuttle is outdated is it not?
* Xanatos`Durran glances at the two. His eyes move to look out the viewport. He sighs.
<DeathStar> <Darien> This shuttle is top of the line, upgraded, modified technology right here, Lt.
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle weaves about and shudders, as if it's being ready to be torn apart on the wild winds.
<Chad`Winters> So you band-aided an old shuttle Commodore.
<Xanatos`Durran> You should agree with him Chad.
<Ariel> "Prehaps you could consider this conversation on the ground."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Band-aided an old shuttle. 6He lets in a deep, angry breath, turning to grab his controls and shakes it back into a proper course.
<Ceres> *ELsiah seems to be enjoying herself
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...Lt. Winters...stop before you get us all killed.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I should hold you in high treason. 6He grumbles, not looking amused. He boosts angerily forward, not the safest thing to do right now.
* Chad`Winters raises his eyebrows and crosses his arms
<Kio> 14"Wasn't he already accused of that?"
<Chad`Winters> Didn't you shoot a team member?
<Ceres> "S-Sir... are you sure this is safe?"
* `Cole watches the "team" and sighs at their bickering. "Umm if I may also add. The gravity here is a bit more than earths, but I don't believe it should be too much of a problem."
<Kio> 14"Your in the same boat Chad..next?"
<Xanatos`Durran> I once punched a nun. *he adds to Kio and Chad's arguement.*
<DeathStar> <Darien> I can fly this ship through a meteor shower.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien, as if to prove the point, accelerates more.
<Kio> 14"..I already know that..."
<Chad`Winters> 6As the shuttle reaches the planets surface a medium sized city appears before them. It seems like it's been built more recently, within the last decade perhaps, in the center is a small oasis of water, the big buildings are built of steel while the houses and such are made of what would appear to be clay
<DeathStar> 6* Warren looks completely calm despite their looming death.
* Ariel maintains her misplaced faith in Darien.
<Xanatos`Durran> Darien has flew in worse weather than this back in the war. We'll be ok. *he adds to calm people8
<DeathStar> 6* Darien zooms for the city, the shuttle shaking repeatedly, as if it's being pelted by winds.
<Ceres> *ELsiah is chuckl;ing, apparently getting a kick out of this
<Kio> 14"..so, who's got the frist rounds of drinks in hell?"
<Kio> *first*
<DeathStar> <Warren> ... 6He calmly points out the sights to Arhn. Noteably, the oasis, since it's boring.
* `Cole glances at Kio. He isn't pleased about that comment. He just turns to stare out the viewport.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien seems to about to crash them into the ground, struggling with the controls, which appear to be sticking
* Xanatos`Durran watches Darien closely.
<Chad`Winters> 6A herd of elephant sized lizardesque creatures can be seen walking off in the distance
<DeathStar> 6* He then jerks the controls once and zooms two meters above the ground back into a horizontal flight position, landing them in their targeted area. "Relic my ass."
* `Cole stands and moves toward the back he turns to glance back at everyone. "If the evening winds are up, I would suggest covering your face."
* Kio clears his throat upon landing. 14"So what possesses a person to live..here?"
* Ariel looks to Darien, "'Relic' isn't always a bad thing."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands up, throwing a scarf around his face, adjusting his black coat as he lowers the ramp, the winds howling outside.
* `Cole pulls his goggles down over his eyes. "Silica" He merely states.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren calmly stands up, stepping outside into the blowing winds with no protection. He squints, glancing around, keeping his back to the wind and grime that's blowing about.
* Xanatos`Durran just switches the patch to his good eye and uses his other eye to look around.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> They live here because that's where they were born.
* Kio slides on his Sunglasses, moving out after Warren. 14"I'm surprise life even lasted long enough for a new generation"
<Arhn> Such a...hard environment...
<Xanatos`Durran> We can't all be graced with perfect environments. *he adds in*
* Ariel starts out, resting her hands in her coat pockets.
* Chad`Winters pulls out a pair of black shades and places them on his face, he then reaches under his uniform and pulls a black colored scarf up.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien steps off the shuttle, glancing around. He eyes his shuttle being hit on by the sand and sighs.
<`Cole> We are stronger people from it. *he glares at Kio*
* `Cole glances around and looks for the some representatives from the city.
<`Cole> NRP: -the
<DeathStar> NRP: *Warren gets blown away. No one notices*
<Kio> 14"Well, that's puts a new meaning to the Earth saying..the strong survive, the weak perish..or something like that"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> We are to meet the local Magistrate at the main building.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien trudges along, leading them to the main building.
* Chad`Winters steps off the shuttle and looks around, the gravity taking effect right away.
<Xanatos`Durran> Survival of the fittest. *he pats Kio on the back as he moves along*
* `Cole just walks on, the gravity obviously not affecting him.
* Chad`Winters lifts his hand up testing it. 1"It's atleast twice Earth's gravity..."
* Ceres steps out, Elsiah putting on her mask to shield her face, Ceres having to bear it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stand beside Arhn, obviously waiting to move when she moves.
* Ceres follows after Darien
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *heads off towards the main building*
<Xanatos`Durran> I just thought I felt a little fatter.
* Arhn starts moving forward....
<DeathStar> 6* Darien leads them to the main building, then steps inside, already coated in sand. He shakes his right foot a few times as he steps inside.
* Chad`Winters steps inside, shaking the sand off, he looks around.
* `Cole slides inside and stomps a few stomps, the sand falling off of him.
* Xanatos`Durran sighs as he begins to dust sand off of himself, "I can't say I want to come back."
* Ariel quietly keeps along. There's something sad about this world.
* Kio moves after them, twitching slightly at the gravity. Though it doesn't look like it affected him much.
<`Cole> After the evening gale dies down it isn't so bad.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I like it. 6He states flatly.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Good thing I can adjust the power output of my body...
<Kio> 14"You would"
<`Cole> Well i'm glad someone does. *he says to Warren. He moves forward looking for the magistrate*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Yes, I would. 6He says with a confirmation nod.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances around for the magistrate.
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> *a man of about Cole's size steps out from a room and walks over to Darien and the others* Thank you for coming so quickly. Your timing is quite well too, the Rebels are at the local Silicone Mines talking to the workers in an attempt to stop bring more to their side.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I see. Can you give us details on their leaders?
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> It started off with a small nomadic tribe that refused to join the current government. His name is Tresh Oskol.
* `Cole blinks and looks at the Magistrate. "It can't be..."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances back and forth between the two
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> Tresh is the main leader that you'll want to talk...*he looks over at Cole* You know him?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, glancing at Cole's reaction.
* `Cole nods and sighs. "He and I grew up in the same village."
* Ceres raises a brow in concern
<Xanatos`Durran> Looks like you'll get to pay your buddy a little visit.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I see. I suppose it will give us an advantage, then.
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> *quirks his eyebrow* Then maybe you'll be able to use that as an advantage.
* `Cole glances at the two. "I don't think it would help much."
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> The mine he's at is about 2 miles southeast of here. There's several sand cruisers around the building you can take to there.
<Kio> 14"Didn't get along?"
<`Cole> But i'll try my best to help. *he adds*
<Chad`Winters> Are they armed with weapons?
* `Cole glances at Kio. "Best friends....haven't seen him since I joined the cartel Military."
<Ariel> "This will be interesting then."
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> They carry guns but they haven't caused any physical harm yet.
<Xanatos`Durran> The sand won't bother our pistols will it?
<Kio> 14"Ah, hopefully you won't need to raise arms against em then"
<Ceres> "That's good, it makes way for peace talks..."
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> I'm not used to your weapons technologies....
<Xanatos`Durran> Well lets hope it doesn't. *he sighs8
<DeathStar> <Darien> Come on. Lets head for these mines
<`Cole> I can drive the sand cruiser to take us there. Ready to go when you are Darien.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien turns, heading for the exit. Warren tilts his head to watch him go.
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> *watches them leave*
* Chad`Winters turns, walking behind Darien.
* `Cole nods and moves outside, rounding the buiding, and hopping into the nearest sand cruiser.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *pulls her goggles over her eyes and heads out the door
* Kio walks behind them
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Arhn as he begins to walk after the others.
* Xanatos`Durran scratches his arm and then moves outside after them. He notes that his legs are starting to ache a bit.
<Chad`Winters> 6Just like the Magistrate said, there are several sand cruisers parked behind the building
<DeathStar> <Darien> What kind of person is your friend, Cole?
* Arhn walks on toward one of the sand cruisers.
<Ceres> *Elsiah follows everyone, guarding the rear, "Bloody hate guns anyways..."
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<`Cole> He was a hard worker. Real good guy. I can't believe he is part of the nomads...*he moves into the sand cruiser and starts it up*
* Kio looks at the slightly slugglish movements of Durran. 14"...already?"
* Ceres walks t the same cruiser as Darien
<DeathStar> 6* Darien boards the cruisers. Warren helps Arhn up into one, then climbs up
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Kio. "All I need to do is take a big crap and i'll be good." he moves onto the cruiser.
* Chad`Winters steps onto one of the cruisers and eyes the controls, he grabs onto it and powers it up, it liftso ff the ground and floats there
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *Steps onto Chad's cruiser and takes a seat, buckling up*
<Kio> 14"...I could have done without that information.." 2Hopes into the cruiser, sitting down
* Ariel has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* `Cole waits till his cruiser is full and glances over at Chad. He his the message button. "Ready when you are."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Gah, I'm sweating so bad I swear I'll lose atleast 15lbs.
* Cassandra_Arakawa boards one of the cruisers as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien mumbles something as Shiva says that.
<Chad`Winters> So Durran, where is Katrina?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *Glances over at Darien* What was that?
<Chad`Winters> All aboard?
* Xanatos`Durran acts like he didn't even hear him.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Nothing.
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* Chad`Winters turns his head back to look at everyone then eyes Xan. 1"She seems rather moody too...Something happen?"
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ariel
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Chad. "You noticed that, too? She asked for the week off. Very unusual of her."
<Xanatos`Durran> Don't worry about it, Chad.
<Ceres> "Sometimes people just need time off."
<Chad`Winters> I don't like seeing her in a bad mood...*he pushes the cruiser forward and begins to fly it out of the city*
<DeathStar> <Darien> I don't know. She seemed ... odd. Angry. 6He shrugs, obviously clueless.
<Kio> 14"...I can guuuuueeeessss"
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Kio.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren sits there calmly beside Arhn. He doesn't say much, but then again, he never does.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks at Kio.
<Ceres> "Love troubles?"
* `Cole moves on with his cruiser as well.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks at Ceres, then at Xanatos.
<Xanatos`Durran> Whatever is wrong with her, I don't believe it is anyones business.
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* Ceres just nods, thoughtfully.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Oh, man, what did you do now? 6He says under his breath, rubbing his face.
<Chad`Winters> 6The shuttle soon leaves the city and begins to head towards the local mine, a herd of of the big lizards they saw before is off to the side munching on some greenery, a local rarity
<Kio> 14"Durran dissappointed her in bed, she went in his room..then come out like 5 seconds later looking like she wants to kill something"
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm not as good as I used to be. *he stares off to the side, obviously pissed*
* Ceres seems to look off into the distance dreamily, dfinately thinking of a McCormick.
* Chad`Winters turns his head back, his long hair flapping form the wind. 1"Kio, you watch the monitors too much.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, then shoves Ceres off the sand cruiser, looking forward. He doesn't even seem to react to his reaction
<Xanatos`Durran> Nosey little bastard, thats for sure.
<Kio> 14"..It's my job"
<Ceres> NRP: <.<
* Chad`Winters suddenly swerves the cruiser around something, a small lizard now behind them
<DeathStar> 6* Warren watches Ceres hit the sand. He raises a brow, obviously impressed.
<Ceres> NRP: Are we kidding or what? o.O
* Xanatos`Durran slows his cruiser down and hops out to get Ceres.
<DeathStar> NRP :No, you went over.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Oh shit.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Cole did that
<DeathStar> NRP: Anyone who daydreams about McCormick gives off "this" vibe and Darien's not getting any, so he was annoyed.
* Ceres stands slowly, staring in shock at Darien, "What the hell???"
<DeathStar> <Darien> What? 6He looks at Ceres. "Did you fall, Lt?"
* Chad`Winters looks back at Ceres in the sand then at Darien.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: I thought Darien was on my cruiser?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> ...right...
<DeathStar> NRP: Psch. I'm pretending we're all together.
* Chad`Winters looks over at Xan who stopped the cruiser.
* Xanatos`Durran helps Ceres back into his cruiser. "You might want to be more careful."
<Xanatos`Durran> nRP: DAMNIt.
* Ceres doesn;t say a word, just getting on Cole's cruiser.
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: Ok nevermind, go with it.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien looks completely innocent, as if he didn't do anything.
<Ceres> *Xan's then
<Xanatos`Durran> NRP: LOL, we should get to the mines now. :P
<DeathStar> NRP: LOL
<DeathStar> NRP: Since it's your session, I'm just RPing with your mentality.
* Kio eyes Darien. 14"Better hope the big boys don't get wind of that..or that's your ass"
* Chad`Winters shoves the controls forward, launching the cruiser forward towards the mines which are now getting bigger as they get closer.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Kio. "I have no idea what you're talking about."
<Kio> 14"For 20 bucks neither will I"
* Ariel just sighs at the maturity level presented.
<Xanatos`Durran> If he gives you 20 bucks. He'll have to give us all 20 bucks.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I have no idea what you're talking about.
* Ceres unlike most of the crew, doesn;t react in anger, she's glowering though, probably going to report it.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren seems to be highly amused.
* `Cole seems to be happy, with an "in his element" type of personlity.
<Chad`Winters> 6Ahead of them a crowd of people can be scene surrounding one man, who's apparently giving a speech, the man waving his hands around
<Xanatos`Durran> Keep it up Darien. I think Warren just smiled.
<Ceres> *Elsiah looks on quietly, her face unreadable under the mask
<DeathStar> <Darien> I have no comments on the subject you keep referring to about my actions.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien squints at the crowd of people ahead of them.
* Xanatos`Durran stares forward, he moves his hands down to check his guns quietly.
* Chad`Winters slows the shuttle down to a stop 20 ft away from the crowd, the man points at the shuttle as of proving something, the crowd turns to stare at them.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Remember, we're not here to force them to do anything.
<`Cole> Should I go first?
<DeathStar> <Darien> It would seem patronizing to send you first.
<`Cole> Ok.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien slides past Ceres, then hops off the moving cruiser to approach the crowd.
<DeathStar> <Warren> I would suggest the Commodore's mentality is straining with the weather and insults. Perhaps the bourbon, too. 6He notes when Darien's out of ear shot.
<Kio> 14"Wouldn't doubt it"
* Chad`Winters stands up from the controls and readjusts his goggles.
<Xanatos`Durran> Definitely the bourbon. *he hops out of the cruiser, walking on*
* Arhn covers her mouth to suppress a chuckle.
* `Cole steps off the cruiser and moves toward the group.
* Ceres steps off the cruiser, glacing at Darien with a hurt, betrayed look
<Kio> 14"I rather like the weather though..reminds me of a planet I always vacationed too"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *hops off the shuttle a smug look on her face as she hits the sand*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien approaches the man, his hands spread out to the side in sign of greeting, obviously having done some research.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Shiva. "She's in negotiation mode." he notes.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren nods to Arhn, then hops off, holding up a hand to help her down.
<Chad`Winters> <Man> You see how they send their puppets to try to quell our peaceful rebellion?!
<DeathStar> 6* Darien says nothing, knowing better than to speak just yet. He just maintains his hands outward in the sign of greeting and friendship.
* Arhn takes Warren's hand and climbs down..
<Chad`Winters> <Man> *shakes his head at Darien* I don't care about your pathetic attempt towards friendship.
* Cassandra_Arakawa also climbs out of the sand cruiser.
* Kio moves off the craft, hopping into the sand.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Is it not customary to talk with a group who shows you a sign of goodwill and beauty. 6He takes Ceres, shoving her forward. "As per your customs, I presented her as we drove up."
* Chad`Winters walks over, stopping behind Darien, he stares out towards the man, studying him and then the crowd.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren just pauses, eyeing Darien, then tilts his head, trying to decide if Darien's bluffing.
* Ceres blinks in surprise
<Chad`Winters> <Man> *tilts his head* A strange gift of beauty...
* Ariel eyes Darien a little... she's been wondering about his sanity on this mission
* `Cole glances at Ceres and Darien.
<Chad`Winters> <Man> But a gift none the less...You may speak your words and then leave.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien smiles. "Thank you for hearing us out."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Before my people begin, I would like to hear your grievances for your planet joining the Cartel. 6He moves around Ceres, giving her a wink as he stands there.
* Ceres blushes a little, smiling softly
<Chad`Winters> The Cartel care nothing of my peoples heritage or past, all they want is the Silicone and nothing else. My people toil day after day to mine their precious silica and in get nothing of it's same value in return.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: That was the man.
<DeathStar> <Darien> What do you get in return? 6He asks, crossing his arms as he listens,.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren stands there, eyeing the nomads with a strange look - it almost seems as if he's siding with them, though he says nothing.
<Chad`Winters> <Man> Money is paltry in the true neceseties of my people.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Alright, what do you want, then?
<Cassandra_Arakawa> *whispers* ...in this environment...water is worth its weight in gold...
<DeathStar> 6* Warren pulls out a bottle of water, drinking it slowly.
<Chad`Winters> <Man> True freedom. We are nothing but slaves under another name.
* `Cole watchs the man, he knows this is his old friend, but he doesn't want to jepordize the negotiations.
<DeathStar> <Darien> So, in your eyes, there's no reconcilation that will allow you to remain members of the Cartel?
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *eyes Cole* You see? They corrupt our people and use them for their own personal gains. *he points at Cole*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Lets remain focused on the agenda before us and not use examples.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Cole is doing what he wants, and you're doing what you want.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Shiva. "Shiva. What are the Cartels thoughts on this?"
* `Cole stares at the man, his facial expression is oddly a neutral one.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren tilts his mouth to Arhn's ear. "What are your thoughts?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> The Cartel have worked with the current Magistrate to try and compensate the Mjorinar's properly.
<Arhn> *whisper* These people do not want money...they wish for self-determination.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Is that wrong? 6He notes to Arhn, cocking his eyebrow
<DeathStar> <Darien> If your planet was to remove itself from Cartel influence, would you promise to present goods to them first for a chance to bid?
<Arhn> The issue is that the Cartel has different values than these people.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Profit matters to the Cartel. These people are just an easy labor force. 6He whispers to Arhn.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *Crosses his arms* What if we choose to return back to the way we were before the Cartel ever found us?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien rubs his face, glancing at Shiva to guage her reaction
* Kio crosses his arms
* `Cole is trying to figure out what it will solve to go back to the dying race they were before.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *stands there watching him* Like I stated before, the Cartel have only taken a small percentage off the top of your silica. If there are any money disputes it is on our government level.
<Arhn> *whisper* The Cartel should import its own labor, I believe...
<DeathStar> <Darien> Tell me, why are you so adverse to the Cartel? If they can provide you with the things you require as adequate payment, is that not benefitial to your people?
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> Pride is very important to us, something that I feel the Cartel have taken away.
<DeathStar> <Darien> And that pride is enough to drive you back to the way this planet was before they began to bring technology to it?
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> A tainted oasis stays tainted for eons to come.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *pulls out her datapad and begins looking at something*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien lets out his breath, glancing at the other diplomats for help.
* Arhn steps forward.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *leans forward to Darien, whispering in his ear and showing him her datapad*
<Arhn> I am wondering...what if the Cartel brought its labor from elsewhere and otherwise left you to where the wind takes you?
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at the datapad, glancing at Shiva. "You're positive?"
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I trust our financial records with my life.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Tresh. "Tell me. What sort of ... payments are your people getting? A general sum."
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> And take away more of our pride...*he looks at Darien* The miners here gain paltry amounts, just enough to feed their family and loved ones.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pauses, then tilts his datapad toward Tresh. "Take a look at this."
* Chad`Winters looks down at it, eyeing it. 1"What is this?"
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Tresh.
<DeathStar> <Darien> This is what your planet should be receiving from the Cartel for the mining operation.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *eyes it* This amount should be more than enough for everyone to be well-fed....
* Ceres watches, seemingly ready to step in if this one falters
<DeathStar> <Darien> And yet...it would appear you aren't getting any of it.
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sir...if I may say so...it sounds like there may be some embezzlement going on.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at the others, seeing what they think.
* Chad`Winters rubst he back of his neck, seems as if the strain of the gravity is beginning to take it's toll.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> ...But why would the Magistrate do this....
<Ariel> "It does sound like there is an intermediate problem in this issue."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Sounds like we'll have to see...
<DeathStar> <Warren> Hm. There may even be violence.
* `Cole seems to be bothered by this.
<`Cole> I can't believe the Magistrate would do such a thing.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Lets go find out. Tresh, I extend the invitation to you to join us.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *motions to the to stay where there at and not go back to work* I plan on going regardless.
<DeathStar> <Darien> At least ride with us. You can speak with Ceres. 6He smiles, putting a hand on Ceres' shoulder. He turns and hops back up onto the sand cruiser.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren turns and pulls himself up, holding down a hand toward Arhn.
* Ceres blinks and blushes, then smiles, leading Tresh to teh sand cruiser
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *steps over to Darien then at Tresh*
* Kio slips back into the cruiser
* `Cole moves back to the cruiser, as does Xanatos.
* Chad`Winters moves to the cruiser and to the pilot seat powering it back up
<DeathStar> 6* Darien sits in his seat, looking tired and grimy from the winds. He leans back in his seat, taking deep breaths.
<Xanatos`Durran> Interestin little situation. *he comments idly*
<Chad`Winters> <shiva> *steps onto the shuttle and sits down, eyeing the datapad*
* Arhn takes Warren's hand and climbs back up again.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren checks his pistol calmly, humming a tune.
* Chad`Winters pilots the cruiser back to the city.
<`Cole> Tresh...if i would have known..*he stops, not really sure what he should be saying*
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *Sits down next to Ceres* Something so frail cannot be a beauty, remember that next time you use the old ways.
<Chad`Winters> <Chad> *leans over to Darien and whispers something to him*
* Ariel finds herself a seat, "Do you think this will come to shooting, Commodore?"
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> How would you know? You turned your back on your people's ways when you boarded that shuttle.
<Ceres> "Frail...?" *looks at him oddly*
<DeathStar> <Darien> Depends, really, on the kind of person we're dealing with.
<Ariel> "Normally, those caught by their own deeds get a little... desperate. We should keep that in mind."
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *looks down at her* You would not survive one day here.
* `Cole looks at him. "No I didn't. I wanted to experience new things. I was so tired of working myself to death..."
<DeathStar> <Darien> Something tells me Carmichael will shoot him.
<Ceres> "I'm sure I could." *she smiles at him* "I'm a lot tougher then I look."
<Ariel> "Well... yes. I do suppose Charmichael does tend to do that."
<Xanatos`Durran> Only if I don't get to shoot him first.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *looks back at Cole* That is the way of our people, to work for our survival. And so it has been since we first became.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I'm not sure what's scarier. Him as a diplomat or him as an honor guard.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *looks at her* Hardly. I can see the planet is already taking it's toll on your body.
<Chad`Winters> 6*The re-enter teh city and make there way through it, heading towards the Magistrates Building
<`Cole> I was ready to visit new worlds. I was under the impression that being with the Cartel would do our people better. And I wanted to help. And look now, I was honored with the position I have. I'm now a guard for Miss Shiva here, and working in PAX. If I had stayed, do you think I would have got to see and learn so much?"
* Kio chuckles from his seat, looking relaxed. 14"Might be able to give me a run for my money"
<Ceres> "Well, I've had a rough day. Some guy pushed me off of a cruiser."
<DeathStar> 6* Darien rubs his sandcoated face, glancing at Ceres and Tresh.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> You have little care about your past and the ways that were. *he looks over at Tresh* As is customary.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Ceres not Tresh
<DeathStar> <Darien> Sorry, Ceres. I was suppose to present my most beautiful gift to them.
<Ceres> "I appreciate the compliment sir." *she smiles*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien actually says it with a straight face.
* Chad`Winters twists the cruiser, sliding it into a powerslide towards the main door. It comes to a stop a few feet away from the door.
* `Cole lowers his head, not sure what to say..
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> What he failed to take into account was what the beautiful gift normally is
<DeathStar> 6* Warren leaps off the cruiser and moves to take up position outside the door.
* Arhn climbs down out of the cruiser.
* Chad`Winters steps onto on his seat and leaps off the cruiser, and onto the packed sand. he moves over to the other side of the door acros from Warren.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Chad, nodding, then waits for Cassandra's signal.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien pulls himself off the cruiser.
<Ceres> I've danced with Tsivrixsh sir, being pushed out of a cruiser was nothing.
* Kio hops outs, looking at the building.
<Ceres> Just warn me next time.
* Cassandra_Arakawa leaps out of the cruiser and looks around...
* Xanatos`Durran moves outside, he is waiting for the signal as well.
* Ceres has left #taw
* Ceres has joined #taw
* ChanServ sets mode: +o Ceres
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *Stands up stepping off the cruiser, causing it to rock slightly, he then moves over towards the main door, stopping outside it*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves up to the door, adjusting his sandy outfit. He just strolls right in. Warren scowls.
* `Cole steps up behind Tresh.
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> *Turns around from a desk and looks at Darien* Where you successful in quelling the rebels?
<DeathStar> <Darien> I was curious, Magistrate, where does your government funnel most of your funds? The Cartel requests to see how you are spending their money.
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> I hope force was not needed...*he says*
<DeathStar> 6* Warren holsters his gun and walks in.,
* Ariel sticks close to Darien, taking more of an honorguard role than another diplomat
* Arhn keeps an eye out for unwanted surprises...
<Chad`Winters> <shiva> *steps in pulling her data-pad out from under her robe* Yes, I would like to see your records.
<Arhn> NRP: Ack!
* Cassandra_Arakawa keeps an eye out for unwanted surprises...
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> But...I don't understand why? The money is distributed properly to everyone.
<DeathStar> <Darien> It's just a routine check.
* `Cole moves in, glancing around.
<Chad`Winters> 6A Sand rat leaps onto Cassandra boot
* Kio steps halfway into the door, glancing outside
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> I'm sorry...but it...It would take a while...
* Xanatos`Durran sticks by the door, he stares up into the red sky. "Hmmmm." he thinks to himself.
* Cassandra_Arakawa flicks the rat off of her boot...
<DeathStar> <Darien> ... 6He motions to the computer. "Take your time. We won't go anywhere."
<DeathStar> 6* Warren takes up position to the nearest exit besides the main one, just standing there.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *Steps into the building, dropping his hood off from his face, showing a slightly scarred face, his right eye stares blankly as he looks at the Magistrate*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Ariel, giving her a smile.
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> Of...Course...*he pauses, seeing Tresh* What...What is he doing herE?
<DeathStar> <Darien> We're here to end the negotiations. But first we need to see those records.
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> *moves over to the terminal behind him and begins typing on it, he glances up at Tresh every now and then*
* `Cole makes a note to half position himself between the magistrate and Tresh.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien crosses his arms, trying to look casual. "I think I got sand in my ears..." 6he says to Ariel.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> Yes...What have you done with our money?
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> *sighs then turns the terminal around, showing the records*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien moves over to the records, glancing over them.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *moves over to the terminal and begins looking at it, checking it against hers* There off...By atleast 50%
<DeathStar> <Darien> Where's the other 50% of the supplies being diverted, Magistrate?
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> I don't...I don't know what you're talking about...This is what we've been recieving.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Bull shit. *she begins typing on it, obviously searching for something*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien licks his lips, then motions to Cassandra.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Cassandra, you study his pupils really closely with your eyes, please.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Now, Magistrate, repeat what you just said. Where is the other 50%?
* Cassandra_Arakawa nods and starts reading the Magistrate's signs...
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> You dare take money away from your people....You disgust me and dishonor yourself.
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> I...I said that this is what we have recieved...
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Cassandra to see what she says about his words.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Bingo...There. *she brings up a file showing a seperate account where the 50% has been funneled into*
<Cassandra_Arakawa> His heartrate is up, he's starting to perspire, and his pupils are dilating. He's up to something.
<Kio> 14"..Hell I coulda told ya that from here"
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> *hangs his head, knowing he's been caught* ....
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Shiva after he listens to Cassandra, then at Magistrate. "Magistrate. This man here wants to hurt you..." 6He motions to Warren. "And I can't order him not to if he decides to do something about this crime. Confess now.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren gives a simle.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *walks upto the man, slamming him against the wall with full force, causing the man to lose squeel in pain*
<Chad`Winters> <Magistrate> I took it...
<DeathStar> <Darien> Or, maybe this man...
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> You aren't worthy of living here.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Shiva. "Well, it would appear the local government is in turmoil. It would be nice if the Cartel backed the appointment of a new leader." 6He nods to Tresh.
<Ariel> "I don't think there's much room for disagreement with that."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> I would agree to this. Tresh The Cartel would like to offer the leadership of the current government to you, a man who's proven that his beliefs are as strong as his fortitude.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *drops the man then eyes Shiva* I....I will do it for my people. On one condition.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> And that would be>
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> Get him off our planet. *he toss the Magistrate towards them*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien adjusts his coat. "Well, this matter's solved." 6He throws up his hand to Cassandra to grab the Magistrate as he walks back to check on his relic.
<Chad`Winters> <Tresh> *looks at Cole* I suggest the next time you come to...visit...you learn about your past.
* Chad`Winters follows behind Darien as he steps out of the building.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien walks outside, staring at his shuttle. He sighs, putting a hand on it's side.
* Kio moves toward the shuttle.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> We look forward to continue our trade with your people Tresh. *she bows towards him and walks off*
* `Cole eyes Tresh. "If I recieve such warm tiding, I think I might come tomorrow." He shakes his head and turns to leave.
* Xanatos`Durran whitles lightly and moves off toward the shuttle.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren walks along beside Arhn, quiet as always again now that the mission is over.
<Arhn> ...well...this proved simple in the end.
* `Cole looks agitated as he takes a seat, not saying a word.
* Ariel looks to Arhn, "It is good to see something go so well for once."
* Kio kicks his foot back, and he leans in his seat sighing. 14"Back to the boring ol desk job it looks like"
* Chad`Winters steps onto the shuttle sitting down, he leans back in the seat as if exhausted.
* Xanatos`Durran slides himself into a seat, looking out at the Red sky still.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *steps onto the shuttle letting out a huge sigh of relief* Man was that exhausting...
* Arhn steps on to the shuttle...
* Cassandra_Arakawa waits for the others to board first as per her norm.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien hugs his shuttle silently.
<Chad`Winters> Is this thing gonna be able to lift up with all the sand on it?
* Ariel makes her way to her seat
* Kio watches Darien. 14"Why don't you just marry it"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Not only is it going to lift up, but I'm going to boost immediately. 6He says challeningly, running up the ramp.
<Xanatos`Durran> Just as soon as he marries it, it'll stop putting out.
* Ceres shakes her head and steps aboard
<DeathStar> 6* Darien begins to flip switches, grabbing the controls. He immediately begins to push the boosters up and closes the ramp as he does it.
<Kio> 14"...is that what happened between you and Katrina?" 2He tilts his head, looking confused
<Xanatos`Durran> No. I tried that super awesome sex trick that you told me about, and needless to say. It failed.
<Ceres> *Elsiah sits back and yawns, "Well that was surprisingly boring."
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm suprised you please Cassandra at all.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien boosts along the ground rapidly up into the air, the shuttle groaning from all the sand.
<Kio> 14"What can I say..Erusian blood"
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Durran and Kio, then looks straight ahead, too high and mighty to get into such a convo.
<Chad`Winters> I'm sure she fakes it.
<DeathStar> 6* The shuttle flies up and away.
<Kio> 14"Now now Chad, no need to put your experiences into my own to make yourself feel better about your..inadequacies"
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Just to say, but my cybernetics have nearly three times the sensitivity of the natural.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Cassandra.
<Chad`Winters> I wouldn't know if I'm inadequate in any areas.
* Xanatos`Durran eyes her. "I do believe a normal man would kill you then."
<Chad`Winters> You see that tho, she needs it to be 3x more sensitive to get anything from you. So harsh.
* Ariel just trys to ignore the conversation
<DeathStar> 6* Darien glances at Ariel, giving her a smile. "Hey there."
<Cassandra_Arakawa> Just saying...
* Ariel smiles a little, "Hey." Wishes she had an idea of what to talk about
<Xanatos`Durran> So i'm being talked down upon by a virgin and the erusian blunder over here. Nice.
<Kio> 14"..you know, I have a pair of good come backs for both of you. But I'll save face and not become the Pig. I'll just stick a spear into both of your eyes when I say..at least I got a girl"
<DeathStar> <Darien> Soo....yeah...6He nods his head, flying up into the atmosphere still.
<DeathStar> 6* Warren glances at Arhn.
<Xanatos`Durran> I have one. She is on vacation.
<Chad`Winters> From what I understand, you don't need a girlfriend to have sex.
<Kio> 14"That's the thing..you get neither"
<Arhn> ...yes?
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You know...That's not what I heard Xanny.
* Xanatos`Durran glances up at Darien. He starts to speak, but remembers who is actually flying the shuttle.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Shiva. "Really?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> I was merely enjoying your silence compared to the gossip.
* Cassandra_Arakawa just whistles.
<DeathStar> <Darien> I was thinking... 6He begins talking to Ariel.
<Arhn> I have nothing to add to the...well...whatever that is.
<Ariel> "Hmm?"
<DeathStar> <Warren> Gossip. 6He reaffirms.
<Chad`Winters> I'm sure she's on more than a "vacation"
* Xanatos`Durran leans closer to Shiva. "You care to talk to me about this back on the ship? I have a question."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> You are quite dense. *he raps her fist against Xan's head*
<DeathStar> 6* Darien goes to say something when the ship jerks from a strong wind. He's forced to grab the controls and focuses on flying them into the hanger of the cruiser.
<Xanatos`Durran> I'm sure Chad that you know more than all of us on this ship at once. *he eyes him and then glances back at shiva. "I know. Do you care to help me though?"
* Ariel is left curious
<Chad`Winters> I find it amusing how you assume that I don't engage in personal matters with a woman.
<Xanatos`Durran> Nrp; throw a "to" in there somewhere.
<Xanatos`Durran> Who. Me? *he glances at Chad* I never once assumed that.
* Chad`Winters is looking at Kio.
* Xanatos`Durran turns back to Shiva then.
<Kio> 14"Hey..you guys started with the whole assumptions of my..performance..I find it only right I assume right the hell back."
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Hmm...I think...This is something you need to work out yourself. You can't expect everyone to clean up your messes because you talked to the wrong person first.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien lowers the ramp and powers down.
* Xanatos`Durran glances at Kio. "Apparently."
* Chad`Winters stands up and walks off the shuttle and drops to his knees and pats the floor.
* Alicia has quit IRC (Ping timeout)
* `Cole stands up and walks off, not speaking to anyone.
* Kio pats Xanatos on the shoulder. 14"Regardless, I hope things work out"
<Xanatos`Durran> Just know I plan on ignoring you from now on. *he also stand and leaves*
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> Darien, I'd like to thank you and the other members of PAX on behalf of The Cartel for helping solve this problem.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien nods to Shiva.
<Chad`Winters> <Shiva> *steps off the shuttle eyeing Chad oddly then walks off outo f the hanger.
* Xanatos`Durran pulls out his datapad as he walks, he begins to type a message.
<DeathStar> 6* Darien stands up, clapping his hands together, and walks off.
<DeathStar> Session Ends
Session Close: Wed May 17 23:44:55 2006