Session Start: Sat Aug 07 22:09:01 1999 * Blacknife returns from 'shore leave' * Terrafirma presses the entry buzzer on Stardrive's quarters * Shadowstrike sits on the bridge, bored. * Dead_Lift's arm begins to move * Stardrive answers the door. <Dead_Lift> uhhh.... * Blacknife enters his quarters and ponders thoughtfully <Diablo> [comm to Bridge] I'm taking a shuttle down to the surface * Dead_Lift slowly sits up and looks around <Terrafirma> Ah good, you're in <Terrafirma> may I come in? <Shadowstrike> [comm to Diablo] acknowledged. take care. * Artifice makes his way to the bridge <Stardrive> Sure. * Diablo goes to shuttle bay * Terrafirma steps inside and finds a seat <Stardrive> Just don't mind the mess... <Artifice> [comm to bridge] I'd like to enter <Terrafirma> yes, I noticed that. No worry :) * Terrafirma sits down <Shadowstrike> [comm to Artifice] Well, then, come in. * Dead_Lift gets up off the examiation table and heads for the door * Artifice enters * Blacknife sharpens his blades then stores them and heads for the bridge * Stardrive's quarters are more or less packed with doo-dads, gadgets, and general crap from across the galaxy <Artifice> heh, wasn't sure if I was on the bridge access list, I didn't show up on the list <Terrafirma> I've spoken with Waitstate <Stardrive> What did he have to say? * Dead_Lift leaves Med bay and heads down the corridor <Shadowstrike> I guess you should speak with Wait about that. <Shadowstrike> Have fun on shore leave? <Artifice> Yeah, shore leave was fine * Blacknife enters the bridge <Terrafirma> He gave me the spot in the Plaza I was after. We should be able to move in post haste :) <Shadowstrike> Hello, Blacknife. <Artifice> Too many weirdos on the planet * Blacknife gives a stoic nod <Artifice> Hey Blacknife <Blacknife> Hey Arty <Shadowstrike> What sort, Artifice? <Stardrive> Not too much demand for it, I suppose. ;) * Terrafirma smiles <Terrafirma> Not as yet, no <Artifice> it's nice to relax on this ship for once without worrying about something breaking down <Blacknife> Or someone * Shadowstrike chuckles. * Dead_Lift enters the landing bay * Diablo arrives in the Shuttle Bay, and opens the door and starts up a shuttle <Artifice> the sort I don't like <Shadowstrike> It's too quiet around here. * Dead_Lift watches Diablo pass by <Artifice> I'd actually like to see how well that new deck of the ship is coming <Blacknife> New Deck? <Artifice> what's it supposed to be called again? <Trilana> We're in orbit, how much excitement should there be? <Artifice> well, newly furnished <Terrafirma> I was hoping you could help me out with the general construction <Blacknife> Well, anything else new around here? <Shadowstrike> Not really. <Artifice> Not really * The shuttle leaves, and heads to the planets surface * Dead_Lift transforms to lift mode, and rolls into a corner of the bay <Stardrive> I suppose... <Shadowstrike> How's Dead Lift doing? * FreeFall flies through the air, staying close to the astmosphere <Artifice> Dead Lift will be fine <Shadowstrike> Good. <Blacknife> Dead Lift? What happened to him while I was gone? <Shadowstrike> Something went awry with him and he collapsed. * Dead_Lift transfoms back, and opens his chest. <Dead_Lift> Them...or me. Them...or me... * Blacknife shakes his head <Terrafirma> * Waitstate enters a small bar in a back alley <Blacknife> Odd <Dead_Lift> Me. <Shadowstrike> Any good shops on the surface, Artifice? * Dead_Lift walks over the bay doors and opens them. * Waitstate sits at the bar and orders a drink * Waitstate is amused by this * FreeFall flies throguh the air, dodging frozen peacs * With his chest open, Dead Lift reaches for the beacon in his chest and rips it out, causing sparks to fly from him. * Dead_Lift uses his last bit of energy to toss the beacon out the door, before falling out himself. * Shadowstrike notices something on one of the consoles... <Shadowstrike> Tri, why are the bay doors open? <Air Control> This is New Iceland Air Control. Freefall, you've been instructed not to go out without a flightplan. You want to be fined? again? * FreeFall grumbles "Yes captain hotpants...." <Shadowstrike> Blacknife, why are the bay doors open? <Air Control> I heard that you corroded diode <Trilana> I don't know... didn't Diablo just leave? <Shadowstrike> A while ago. <Shadowstrike> The doors should've cycled shut by now. * FreeFall growls "I have a flight plan, captain hotpants" * Chameleon and Powerplay watch from the surface as the Shuttle lands* <Air Control> It would rather help if you filed them with the proper authority though <Terrafirma> You suppose? You seemed somewhat excited last time we spoke * FreeFall laughs "You can tell the proper authorities to go suck a scraplet" * Blacknife checks the doors <Shadowstrike> Blacknife...? <Blacknife> on it <Blacknife> Dead Lift is there... * the now loose beacon flashes brightly twice, then fades out <Shadowstrike> What's he doing there? <Blacknife> [comm] Dead Lift what the slag are you doing? Trying to cast yourself out to space? <Stardrive> I think the idea of the shop is great... but I was planning on... a trip. <Shadowstrike> [comm to Dead Lift] What's going on? Why are the bay doors open? * Diablo leaves the shuttle and catches upto Cham and Powerplay <Stardrive> A long one, maybe. <Air Control> Ok, fine then. I've filed a request to have your flight license revoked. Have a nice day. * `FreeFall growls "The only way to stop me is to clip my wings, captain hotpants" <Blacknife> ahhh slag this * Trader-Bot meets up with Diablo * Blacknife leaves the bridge to head for Dead Lift's location <Shadowstrike> [comm to Dead Lift] Dead Lift, respond? <Terrafirma> hm... what kind of trip? This won't interfere with the inital supply preperation, will it? <Trader-Bot> Hey guys, aren't you from that LONAC crew? <Stardrive> I don't know how long I'll remain to supply you with the energon snacks... that's why I offered you the recipes. * Blacknife prepares a blade just in case * Dead_Lift's comm responds with nothing but static <Diablo> Yeah, why? <Trader-Bot> Yeah, anyways, I was trying to find Snake-Eyes <Shadowstrike> [comm to Blacknife] All I'm getting from him is static... <Trader-Bot> She used to run a shop here, but I heard she's with you guys now * FreeFall lands at a back alley bar, walking in and getting a drink <Trader-Bot> any idea how I can get to her? <Stardrive> I'm not leaving immediatly. I assume the store will be well in business before I go. <Trader-Bot> maybe a comm link to the mother ship or something? <Terrafirma> oh, well that's a relief * Blacknife runs quicker <Chameleon> Yeah, in the shuttle, follow me <Terrafirma> * Waitstate finished his drink. "Not bad... could be better." <Terrafirma> * Waitstate has another <Trader-Bot> great * Chameleon walks over to the shuttle* * Trader-Bot follows Diablo and gang * Blacknife reaches Dead Lift's location * FreeFall sits next to Waitstate "Ah, you just gotta get used to the sludge they sell <Blacknife> WHAT THE SLAG IS GOING ON?!!! <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] What's going on down there? * Stardrive looks around. * Blacknife notes Dead Lift is floating in space <Stardrive> Uh-oh. <Waitstate> It isn't too bad really. I just usually make my own :) * Stardrive seems to zone out for a moment. <Blacknife> [comm] Dead Lift is out the door ....literally * FreeFall nods, putting his hand out to Wait "Name's FreeFall" <Shadowstrike> [comm] Slag! Can you get him in, or are you going to need backup? <Diablo> [comm to bridge] We've got some local here who wants to visit Snake-Eyes * Waitstate returns the handshake <Waitstate> Err, hi. Waitstate <Shadowstrike> [comm to Diablo] We've got a minor problem, that's going to have to wait a cycle. <Blacknife> [comm] he looks Damaged since I see sparks going off... so I'll assume backup * Trader-Bot grabs the comm <Trader-Bot> [comm to bridge] I'll take that as a yes, I'll be right up <Stardrive> Can you excuse me... I think I'd better visit the shuttlebay... * FreeFall sips his drink "Damn air control, revoke MY license....damn I wish I could get of this iceball..." <Shadowstrike> [comm to Diablo] NEGATIVE. <Trader-Bot> Thanks gang, you don't know how much this means to me * Trader-Bot leaves * Trader-Bot enters his shuttle and takes off * Blacknife exits out and transforms <Shadowstrike> [comm to Stardrive] If you don't mind, BK needs some help in the shuttle bay. DL's gone haywire agian. <Waitstate> Oh? Why're they revoking your license? and which license is that? * Stardrive runs out the door. * Blacknife jets towards DL <Shadowstrike> This is what I get for saying it's too quiet... * Shadowstrike notes the shuttle. <Blacknife> [Comm] Um....I just took the shorter route... <Shadowstrike> Uh, Tri? Raise that shuttle... I told Diablo... * Stardrive flies out the lanchbay doors. <Diablo> Cham, you and Powerplay take the shuttle and get back there will ya <Chameleon> ok * Blacknife shoots a grappling hook towards Dead Lift * Trilana makes an attempt. <Blacknife> You slaggin idiot grab on * Chameleon and Powerplay enter the shuttle and follow the local* * Stardrive flies around BK. * Terrafirma sits back and sighs <Shadowstrike> [comm] Diablo, I told you to hold it. <Shadowstrike> [comm] turn around and go back to the planet. We've got a situation in the bay right now. * Blacknife watches SD accidently snap his line <Blacknife> SLAG IT * Stardrive activates a tractor beam and catches Dead Lift. * FreeFall takes another swig of his drink "My flight license, they took it away because whenever I feel like a joyride I have to fill it out in triplicate" <Diablo> [comm] he went up in his shuttle, I've told Cham and Powerplay to follow him <Stardrive> Oops. * Trader-Bot hails the LSS Freedom <Shadowstrike> [comm] WHAT? <Waitstate> I dunno. Some rules are there for our protection <Trilana> We're beeing hailed. * Blacknife searches for signs of any others * FreeFall laughs "With about 3 people living here? I think not..." <Shadowstrike> I have it. [comm] Shuttle, you do not have access to the bay at this time. Return to the planet. <Trader-Bot> [comm to bridge] no can do, I've gotta get rid of this cargo <Shadowstrike> [comm] Just who do you think you are!? <Waitstate> Three? The Cybertonian population here is in the thousands. The organics even more, and I worry about those types <Trader-Bot> [comm to bridge] I'm sure Snake-Eyes can help me out with this stuff <Shadowstrike> [comm to Blacknife] Heads up - possible hostile approaching in a shuttle. * Chameleon jumps out the shuttle, transforms and starts to shoot the Trader shuttle * FreeFall looks at Wait, "Hey, I haven't seen you around before, what are you doing here, and how did you get here?" <Shadowstrike> [comm to shuttle] Negative. I'm warning you, return to the planet. * Trader-Bot's shuttle takes a hit <Waitstate> I'm a visitor. Came on my starship. Heh, that's why I sound like the tourist board <Trader-Bot> [comm] look, I just need to get something to Snake-Eyes and I'll be out of your way for good * Powerplay takes the shuttle a safe distance away <Shadowstrike> [comm] Are you deaf? You are NOT going to be able to land right now. <FreeFall> Hmmm, you a con? Or a bot? * Chameleon targets the shuttle's engines * Stardrive tows Dead Lift back into the bay and calls for medics. <Shadowstrike> [comm to Cham] Get control of that shuttle, Cham. *now* * Blacknife jets towards shuttle with fully armed <Trader-Bot> [comm] you can arrest me if you want, but there is no way I'm going back down planetside <Stardrive> Oh for the love of Vector Sigma... * Stardrive flies back out. <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK and SD] Try not to do much damage... * Chameleon blasts a hole in the shuttle and enters <Blacknife> [Comm] awww * Stardrive catches the shuttle in a tractor beam. <Trader-Bot> What is going on here? <Chameleon> [comm] I'm on it <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] unless you want to explain it to Wait! * Blacknife enters the hole in the shuttle * Blacknife draws his swords <Chameleon> you're being boarded <Trader-Bot> Look guys, I'm not here to cause you trouble <Stardrive> [comm] Way to not cause damage, guys. <Blacknife> I'm going to play pin cushion is what is going on if you don't explain yourself right now * FreeFall sips his drink "so whats your afiliate?" * Chameleon takes out the melta and extends his shoulder spikes* <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK and SD] Can you hold the shuttle there? At least until we can get DL out of the bay... <Waitstate> You probly havent heard of it. LONAC. <Blacknife> [Comm] Sitch under control <FreeFall> LONAC? <Trader-Bot> Great, you guys can let me on board now <Shadowstrike> [comm] Copy that. * Stardrive re-aims the shuttle into empty space, cuts the beam, transforms and enters the shuttle through the decorator entrance. <Chameleon> Prepare to be melted <Waitstate> yep, LONAC <FreeFall> League Of Non-Affiliated Cybertronians? <Blacknife> I doubt it <Shadowstrike> [comm] Terrafirma, respond? <Waitstate> Non-Aligned. Close enough <Blacknife> Cham, not yet <Stardrive> What is going on here? * Terrafirma looks up, unused to being summoned over comm * Terrafirma taps her comm <Chameleon> Hey, why not? <FreeFall> Hmmmm, you know that has a nice ring to it when I think of it * Dead_Lift slowly comes around <Terrafirma> Yes? * Trader-Bot moves over to his cargo <Dead_Lift> arrrghhhh <Dead_Lift> I still... live? <Waitstate> Where'd you hear of it? * Blacknife sticks a sword right in Trader-Bot's face <Blacknife> Not so fast <Stardrive> No one move. <Shadowstrike> [comm to Terrafirma] Can you please retrieve Dead Lift from the shuttle bay? He's had another problem and we've got a shuttle that needs to land... * Trader-Bot sits down * Dead_Lift clutches his chest in pain <Terrafirma> Has he? I'll be there as soon as possible <FreeFall> We get a few tourists out here <Stardrive> What is so important? <FreeFall> Word gets around <Shadowstrike> [comm to Terra] Copy that. Thanks, Terra. * Blacknife sticks the blade a bit closer * Terrafirma exits SD's quarters, locks the door, and rushes to the shuttlebay * Trader-Bot looks at Blacknife <Shadowstrike> [comm to SD] OK, Terra's on her way to retrieve DL. Sit tight. <Blacknife> Speak up bot <Stardrive> [to Cham] And why did you put a hole in the shuttle, I could have opened the door with the codes. <Trader-Bot> I just want to get rid of my cargo, I thought your shop keeper might like them <Chameleon> cos he's in his own shuttle, that's why <Blacknife> What's in it? <Dead_Lift> [comm] Dead Lift to anyone... <Trader-Bot> in it? That's it <Stardrive> All this... *indicates the surroundings* for that? * Terrafirma arrives, and hears DL speaking * Trader-Bot points to two tree like things that are rather large <Shadowstrike> [comm] Hold still, DL, Terra's on her way to you. <Trader-Bot> can have 'em if you like <Terrafirma> Dead Lift? Are you conscious? * Dead_Lift sees Terra enter <Trader-Bot> you won't find any irregularities <Dead_Lift> Unfortunetly, yeah... <Shadowstrike> [comm to Terra] As soon as you get DL out, let me know. <Trader-Bot> Can I land yet or what? * FreeFall finishes his drink "You know, I'm freelance, and being in a league with more freelances... it kinda makes sense" * Chameleon has the Melta targeted at the Trader <Terrafirma> I'm here to get you to medbay. Can you walk? * Blacknife sticks a sword in the Trader-Bots chair <Blacknife> No <Dead_Lift> No, but I might be able to roll... <Waitstate> I'm not sure I'd call us "freelancers" per se... <Stardrive> No one attack without my say so. * Dead_Lift tries to transform, but gets stuck in midtransformation <Blacknife> And if you ask again then you will be my next pin cushion like that chair <Shadowstrike> [comm] Stardrive, is there a problem over there? <Terrafirma> Oh my... can you get out of that? <Dead_Lift> aw... how embarrassing... * FreeFall grins "Well, do I need a license to fly around?" <Trader-Bot> Those tree things are so gaudy, but I had specific instructions on what to do with them * Dead_Lift tries again, this time reaching vehicle status <Waitstate> well, there really isn't much room to fly on our ship * Chameleon shoots and watches as the trader's foot melts onto the floor <Trader-Bot> what the hell is wrong with you, you freak! <Blacknife> Well spit it out, what are they? <Dead_Lift> I must speak to Waitstate... <Trader-Bot> As far as I know just trees * FreeFall laughs * Dead_Lift begins to slowly roll for the door <Terrafirma> He's off ship <Trader-Bot> big decorative trees <Shadowstrike> [comm] Thank you, Terra. <Blacknife> oohhh <Blacknife> So let's chop some wood and light a bonfire... <Dead_Lift> If I don't speak with him, he may not have a ship to be off of... <Shadowstrike> [comm] Stardrive, have you all got things under control over there? <Trader-Bot> [comm] Look, your goons are causing me a heap of trouble, this would have been over by now if you had just let me land earlier * Blacknife takes out his sword from the chair and gives the trees a nice evil lumberjack glance * Chameleon targets the other foot * FreeFall turns to Wait "You looking for a new member? I'm bored and got nothing tying me down here..." <Terrafirma> Come on, I'll get you to medbay and we'll see about contacting Waitstate <Trader-Bot> *to Blacknife* try cutting them, they won't cut <Dead_Lift> Alright... <Stardrive> [comm] *sigh* I think so. But that depends on Blacknife and Chamelon at this point. * Dead_Lift rolls to medbay <Blacknife> Thanks for the info <Shadowstrike> [comm] You listen here. I informed you that you were not cleared to land. Don't try it again. <Trader-Bot> [comm] great <Waitstate> Hm... I suppose we could be <Shadowstrike> [comm to Stardrive] DL's clear of the bay - Bring the shuttle in. <Chameleon> Tell us what we want to know and you won't get melted to slag * Trader-Bot breaks his foot loose * Blacknife puts blades back and takes out some small explosives <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] and you hold off. I get first pick on this one. * Blacknife puts them back <Trader-Bot> I told you, let me drop off the stuff and I'll leave you guys alone <Trader-Bot> scan all you like, there's nothing wrong with them <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] What's he want, anyhow? <Trader-Bot> [comm] I want to land damnit * Dead_Lift's engine keeps cutting out as he drives down the hall * Stardrive pulls out his Verrellian scanner. <Blacknife> [Comm] He's here to deliver trees * Stardrive scans. <Chameleon> How about I just melt this box and be done with it? <Shadowstrike> [comm].... Trees?! <Stardrive> Stand down, Chameleon. <Shadowstrike> [comm] Negative, you can't deposit cargo on the Freedom. * Terrafirma leads DL to a cargo elevator * FreeFall gets another drink, sipping it <Trader-Bot> [comm] it's not just cargo, it's something for Snake-Eyes and her shop <Blacknife> Like the Ice Queen said... No <Trader-Bot> [comm] a going away present <Shadowstrike> [comm] I'm sorry. That's how it is. <Shadowstrike> [comm] On second thought... perhaps you should escort him back planetside. <Blacknife> [Comm] Can do * Trader-Bot kicks his shuttle into full speed and rams the docking bay doors <Shadowstrike> What the..?! * Chameleon fires at the Traders chest <Trader-Bot> aah! <Shadowstrike> [comm] Blacknife, Stardrive, STOP HIM * Trader-Bot clutches his chest * Stardrive takes over the controls and veers the shuttle away violently. * Trader-Bot dumps the cargo <Shadowstrike> [comm] I thought you two had this under control. * Terrafirma and DL arrive at medbay * Chameleon fires at the traders legs <Terrafirma> [comm] Bridge, I have Dead Lift in medbay <Blacknife> [Comm] Watch those trees! No telling what they actually are! <Shadowstrike> Slag... <Dead_Lift> Seems like I was just here. * FreeFall smiles "Well, Im your man, man" <Shadowstrike> Tri, who's left on board? <Chameleon> [comm] well someone wouldn't let me melt him to slag would they <Waitstate> hm. I dunno. We've had problems with troublemakers in the past * Trader-Bot transforms to jet mode and blasts a hole in the shuttle * Trader-Bot leaves, despite his injuries <Trilana> Junky, Terra, us, Dead Lift... * Blacknife runs after him * Trader-Bot flies for his cargo, then brings it to the ship <FreeFall> Well, I'll try to be on my best behavior... <Trilana> Recoil * Chameleon transforms and follows <Blacknife> Slaggin Time <Shadowstrike> [comm to Recoil] Head to the bay. We've got a problem! <Recoil> On my way <Trader-Bot> you do all you like to me, I'm not going to be responsible for this * Blacknife transforms and targets the Trader-Bot <Shadowstrike> [comm to Recoil] Push whatever came out of that shuttle out into space, NOW... * Trader-Bot sends the cargo to the ship * Diablo sees a familiar and unfriendly shape in the distance * Blacknife blasts the cargo <FreeFall> I'm not promising -anything-, but I promise I'll get the job done <Shadowstrike> [comm] Blacknife, restrain him... * Recoil runs in, TFs to tank mode, and hits ramming speed * Chameleon shoots at the Trader <Shadowstrike> [comm] Cham, don't kill him. I want him for questioning. * Blacknife notes the case that contains the cargo is destroyed * Dead_Lift transforms back to bot mode with difficulty, then flops onto a table * Blacknife sighs <Terrafirma> You going to be ok? <FreeFall> So do I get the slot? * Shadowstrike paces on the bridge like a caged cat. * Dead_Lift notes the hole in his chest. "No." * Recoil slams into the remains of the cargo and shoves it out of the ship, firing a missile after it to get it further away * Trader-Bot retrieves the cargo and flies away * Chameleon latches onto the trader, transforms and starts melting holes <Terrafirma> Should I call Restore in from the planet? <Dead_Lift> I need repair bad, I'm shocked that I still live. <Shadowstrike> [comm] Capture him, BK, SD! * Trader-Bot flies around <Dead_Lift> yes... <Dead_Lift> If I live, that means they lied to me... <Waitstate> Well, I suppose you could fill out an application. * Blacknife shoots the Trader Bots engines and cripples them <Shadowstrike> [comm to Recoil] Status, Recoil? * Stardrive aims his null rays at Trader * Robed-Bot stands behind Waitstate * Robed-Bot watches * Chameleon melts a hole through the wings * Waitstate pulls out a datapad from seemingly nowhere <FreeFall> Damn it, more paper work <Blacknife> [Comm] He is most annoying... * Stardrive waits to get a good shot. <Shadowstrike> [comm] and quite dangerous. * Stardrive flies into space. <Recoil> [comm] The stuff is away, but so is the guy <Shadowstrike> [comm] but I want him back here. <Dead_Lift> Call Restore and Wait. It is TOP urgency... * FreeFall takes the data pad, filling it out <Recoil> [comm] sorry, space isn't my thing * Shuttle drifts uselessly away from both the planet and the ship. * Stardrive fires his null rays. <Chameleon> [comm] I'm latched onto him, and I'll try and drag him in <Shadowstrike> [comm] Recoil, good. Stand guard there, in case he tries to come in himself. * Trader-Bot struggles helpless as he transforms back to bot mode <Shadowstrike> [comm to Stardrive] You've got him? * Robed-Bot looks at FreeFall * Robed-Bot looks at Wait * Recoil grins big, (though no one can see this since he's in tank mode) and watches for the guy to come back * Blacknife transforms and restrains the Trader Bot by putting a blade right by his neck * Chameleon extends his spikes through the Traders arms <Blacknife> MOVE ONCE AND OFF WITH YOUR HEAD * Waitstate speaks up <Waitstate> *not turning* You need something? <Shadowstrike> [comm to Waitstate] Listen, I hate to interupt your vacation, but we've got what could be a serious situation up here. <Robed-Bot> Oh, just observing the new recuit <Robed-Bot> Kinda odd, joining LONAC <Robed-Bot> then leaving in the same day * Diablo follows the bot in the shadows <Robed-Bot> my my, you don't have a very good track record, do you Waitstate? <Waitstate> pardon me? * Robed-Bot pulls off his hood and brandishes a gun * Waitstate silently radios back that he'll get back as soon as he can <Xaraxus> I think you guys have something I need * Waitstate swings around, beamsabre in hand, and knocks the gun out of his hand * Xaraxus jumps back and throws off his garments <Waitstate> I don't like having weapons pulled on me <Shadowstrike> [comm] SD, copy? Have you got the suspect restrained? * Waitstate silently radios back that HE has a situation now <Stardrive> [comm] Um... I guess so. <Xaraxus> and I don't like you and your little LONAC group <Shadowstrike> [comm] I need you back here, NOW. Wait's in trouble. * FreeFall signs his signature and whaps Xaraxus in the face * Shadowstrike radios to Wait. "Backup?" <Waitstate> really now? have we met or something? <Stardrive> [comm] What am I going to do THERE? * Waitstate silently radios "PLEASE" * Shadowstrike radios to Wait. "send me your position" <Xaraxus> Oh come now, you don't remember me? * Waitstate transmits coordinates <Shadowstrike> [comm] JUST GET UP HERE! Wait needs help and I'm en route to the planet. <Waitstate> apparently not <Xaraxus> Surely you remember the whole space station blowing up and such <Shadowstrike> Tri, keep watch. * FreeFall hands Wait the datapad * Dead_Lift gets up <Xaraxus> your precious little Dark Star sacrificed himself * Shadowstrike leaves the bridge in a hellfire hurry and makes for the shuttle bay <Dead_Lift> Sometimes you just gotta do things yourself. <Xaraxus> I have no more time for your games <Xaraxus> where is it? <Waitstate> what the slag are you talking about? * Dead_Lift looks through the medical equipment for parts to repair himself with * Shadowstrike opens the bay doors and transforms to shuttle mode, radioing control for landing clearance. * FreeFall stands infront of Xara "You mind backing off before your breath melts my paintjob?" <Shadowstrike> [comm to SD] on second thought - send BK to the bridge and follow me. <Terrafirma> I can help with that <Dead_Lift> Not big on surgery, but I can tell which parts are missing. * bot_in_the_shadows runs into an alley and stops * Cyron comes out of the backdrop <Stardrive> [comm] Ok... BK and Cham have the Trader. * Cyron grabs FreeFall * Stardrive assumes formation. <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] Get to the bridge - you're in charge until SD and I get back. * Diablo stops at the alley <FreeFall> What the hell? * Stardrive radios whoever. <Dead_Lift> Let's see...this coupling... <Waitstate> Let him go. He's... with me <Xaraxus> and Cyron is with me * Shadowstrike radios waitstate "sd and I are on our way" * FreeFall pulls away from Cyron and socks him in the face * Waitstate silently radios "HURRY" <Xaraxus> a gangly little trader should have come through by now, where is he? * Shadowstrike takes the coordinates that Wait gave her <Shadowstrike> [comm to SD] He's in bad trouble. Get ready. * Dead_Lift begins to grab parts, welding them into place <Dominion> You look happy to see me Diablo * Blacknife flies in * FreeFall pulls out his photon blasters * Shadowstrike lands a short distance away from Wait's position, undetected. <Dead_Lift> Seems to be more of an energy problem, than physical damage... <Stardrive> [comm] ready for what? * Stardrive follows. * Diablo arms his cannons <Shadowstrike> [comm] I'm not sure myself. Just heads up. * Stardrive transforms and lands. <Terrafirma> what exactly is wrong? <Diablo> I wish you'd just stay dead * Shadowstrike walks into the bar where Wait and Freefall et al are. * Shadowstrike draws her sword. * Waitstate turns at the door opening * Cyron turns around and scowls <Waitstate> Thank PRIMUS <Shadowstrike> Cavalry's arrived, Waitstate. * Xaraxus punches Waitstate * FreeFall levels his guns at Cyron * Shadowstrike jumps at Xararus * Waitstate flys back into the bar <Waitstate> UG! <Dead_Lift> The beacon in my chest, it was supposed to kill me if I tried to remove it... * Xaraxus flails around * Waitstate loses hold of his sabre <Blacknife> What do we do with laughing boy here? * Xaraxus reaches for the sabre * Shadowstrike slugs Xararus * Blacknife chokes Trader Bot a bit * Xaraxus falls over * Shadowstrike kicks the sabre out of the way * Waitstate fires a laser pulse at Xaraxus' hand * Dead_Lift turns to Terra "I need energon." * Xaraxus flips back up and kicks at Shadow * Shadowstrike falls over into a table <Dominion> You should know by now that I won't die any time soon <Shadowstrike> Ow * Dominion takes out his blaster and fires at Diablo * Waitstate rolls across to the sabre and picks it up * Xaraxus picks up his photon gun * Stardrive shoots the gun out of Xaraxus' hand. * Diablo falls to the ground and goes unconscious <Xaraxus> that's it * Shadowstrike grabs her blaster with her free hand * Xaraxus puts his hands up * Shadowstrike shoots a volley at Xararus * Xaraxus falls over * Xaraxus looks up * Waitstate trains a laser at the other bot <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] JUST HOLD HIM THERE. We've got more problems here. * FreeFall charges his pistols and aims at the offending robots, firing * Dominion picks up Diablo and takes him to his shuttle * Shadowstrike looks to Wait. <Shadowstrike> What the slag is going on? * Stardrive aims one null ray at each. <Cyron> you'd best kill us now, or take us prisoner * Dead_Lift goes to the medbay doors, still stumbling a bit. "I'm going for fuel." * Blacknife makes a visit to the brig first and tosses the Trader Bot in <Waitstate> got me. I was just talking with Freefall here and had a gun pulled on me <Blacknife> Stay put or die * Shadowstrike takes Xararus' weapons and puts them carefully out of the way. <Blacknife> Cham stay on watch <Terrafirma> Wait! You shouldnt move! <Blacknife> If he breaks free kill him <Dead_Lift> I can't wait around here either. * Dominion reaches his shuttle and preps it for take off * Dead_Lift heads for his quarters <Waitstate> Ok now... who are you, and WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM?? <Blacknife> Cham? <Shadowstrike> *under her breath* good grief. I won't ever complain about quiet again. <Dominion> [comm to Cham] I've got Diablo now Chameleon, and he won't be the same when he returns <Xaraxus> the name is Xaraxus you dolt, can't you remember anything? * Dead_Lift reaches his quarters <Shadowstrike> Now, now, *raising sword* you'd best be a tad more polite. <Stardrive> Xaraxus, again. * FreeFall puts his pistol on Xara's neck "Just answer the question" * Stardrive looks around for his twin. * Dead_Lift enters and notices his smashed comm <Dead_Lift> What in the Pit!? * Dead_Lift remembers his collapse <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK and Tri] Everything under control up there? <Dead_Lift> Oh yeah, that was me... <Chameleon> Blacknife, I think we won't be seeing Diablo for a while * Blacknife looks at Cham oddly <Blacknife> Ok <Stardrive> My... evil twin isn't with you is he? <Blacknife> Stand watch over that Trader Bot * Dominion leaves the planet in his shuttle <Blacknife> [Comm] all well up here for now * Dead_Lift transforms into forklift mode * Blacknife heads for the bridge <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] all right. Keep an eye on DL as well, or have Terra keep an eye on him. <Dead_Lift> Now to sit, regain strength, and prepare... <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] and no, that doesn't mean throwing him in the brig. <Blacknife> [comm] awww * Blacknife enters bridge * FreeFall walks up to Waitstate "So where do I go now?" <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] Some cretin attacked Wait down here. We've got it under control right now. We'll be back shortly I hope. * Waitstate's head swims <Blacknife> [comm Terra] Keep an eye on Dead Lift for me. I've got the chair for now <Blacknife> [Comm] Oh joy <Blacknife> [Comm] Nothing an Ice Queen can't handle... * Shadowstrike growls and shuts off her comm. * Blacknife snickers as he knows he got to her <Xaraxus> you gonna take me in or what? * Shadowstrike looks at wait * FreeFall puts his pistol in Xara's back "Open your mouth one more time and I flash fry you where you stand" <Xaraxus> heh heh heh <Xaraxus> Your bots amuse me so Waitstate * Stardrive keeps looking around for others. * FreeFall turns to Wait "Please lemme kill him... please" <Waitstate> Not my place to say. Anybody consider calling the cops? <Xaraxus> Even if you could your fearless leader won't let you kill me little bot * FreeFall laughs "Cops? The cops here will give this guy a slap on the wrist and let him be on his way" * Waitstate turns back to the arrogant bot <Waitstate> Trust me, if it were my place to say, you'd be dead now <Shadowstrike> Keep quiet, or I'll make my own choices, you slime. * FreeFall growls, turning his pistol and pistol whipping Xara across the face <Xaraxus> *to Freefall* you'll get yours <FreeFall> *to Xaraxus* And Ill be waiting :) <Xaraxus> None of you know what you're getting into <Shadowstrike> Ha! <Dead_Lift> There, that's a little better. <Waitstate> That's never stopped us before * Dead_Lift returns to bot mode * Waitstate leans in with his beamsabre <FreeFall> Never stopped me * Dead_Lift leaves his quarters and heads for the bridge * Shadowstrike shifts her sword in her hand. <Blacknife> [comm Terra] Update me on Dead Lift * Stardrive looks around for others. * FreeFall steps back, one of his pistols stil leveled at Xara <Trader-Bot> *screaming off in the distance* * Dead_Lift hears the screaming as he nears the brig <Dead_Lift> Ooh, a newcomer...? * SkySiren rushes down the hall when she hears the screaming. * Dead_Lift enters the brig and looks around <Blacknife> [Comm Dead Lift] DO NOT LET THAT PRISONER LOOSE! * Trader-Bot lays motionless in his cell <Blacknife> [Comm Sky] Get Dead Lift back to med bay * Dead_Lift is startled by the loud noise from his comm <SkySiren> *Answering com* Will do <Dead_Lift> Dammit, BK, don't do THAT! * SkySiren enters the brig and spots Traderbot on the floor <Blacknife> [Comm Sky] As in NOW! * Dead_Lift looks at Sky "yes?" <Blacknife> damn Trader Bot is playing them for saps * SkySiren smiles and motions to him "You're coming with me to medbay' <Dead_Lift> why...? * something grabs Skysiren from behind <SkySiren> Hey! <Bataract> Where are you going deary? * Dead_Lift grabs Trader's arms and slams them forward making his face slam against the cell <Bataract> oh, don't waste your time with that, it's dead * Waitstate contacts the police <Bataract> Now, where's his cargo? <Dead_Lift> Yeah, well YOU'RE not....yet. * SkySiren tries to break free * Blacknife notes another blip on the screen just suddenly popped up <Blacknife> WHAT THE?!!! * Bataract holds onto Skysiren tighter <Bataract> now where's the cargo? <Dead_Lift> [Comm to BK] We GOT TROUBLE <Dead_Lift> Release her, freak... <Blacknife> [Comm Strike] Inturder alert up here now <Blacknife> slag <Shadowstrike> [comm BK] hold on. <Shadowstrike> Wait, they've got MORE problems up there. Permission to head back? <Blacknife> [Comm Dead Lift] Use force if necessary <Blacknife> [Comm Dead Lift] I'll deal with the consequences later <Dead_Lift> [Comm] I was hoping you'd say that * Blacknife pulls out his blades <Shadowstrike> [comm BK] Call Recoil. <Dead_Lift> Sky, transform! * SkySiren tf's to copter mode <Blacknife> [Comm Recoil] Get your gears to the brig, intruder alert <Waitstate> I guess we have stuff covered here * Dead_Lift watches Sky break free <Shadowstrike> All right. <Recoil> Right, I'm on it <Shadowstrike> See you later then * Dead_Lift tackles Bat <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] I'm on my way * SkySiren tfs back but as her feet touch the ground she takes out her blades * Bataract falls * Stardrive remains uneasy. * Shadowstrike exits the bar, transforms to jet mode, and takes off for the Freedom * FreeFall walks up to Wait "What the hell's going on up there?" * Bataract gets a communication <Waitstate> you got me * Dead_Lift chokes Bat <Bataract> hehehe * Recoil arrives in the brig * Bataract scratches Dead Lift with his claws <Shadowstrike> [comm to Wait] They've got an intruder alert. I'll keep you updated. <Dead_Lift> Laugh at this! * Dead_Lift fires his shoulder cannon in Bat's face * Shadowstrike flies into the landing bay and transforms back to robot mode. <Recoil> Hey! <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] Where's the fire? <Blacknife> [comm] Brig * Recoil fires off two flash-bombs at Bataract <Shadowstrike> [comm] I'm on it. * Dead_Lift hits Bat, but gets knocked back, after recieving a scratch to the chest <Bataract> flash bombs? <Bataract> On me? * Shadowstrike makes haste to the brig * FreeFall talks to Wait "You know I could fly up there if they need help" <Bataract> you guys are stupider than I thought * Recoil growls * Shadowstrike enters the brig and views the carnage. "What's all this?!" * Recoil fires his pulse laser cannon * Shadowstrike draws her sword again. <Bataract> ahhh! <Shadowstrike> This is starting to feel like the not so good old days... * Bataract falls * Dead_Lift turns to Shadow "Wait till the Autos show up." <Stardrive> *to FreeFall* Xaraxus is the leader of Spectral Death, a... well... a hit squad that seems to have us on their list. * SkySiren runs over to Shadow "Better get out of here.." * Dead_Lift gets up and moves for Bat again <Shadowstrike> Are you ok, Sky? * Recoil fires a low-yield antimatter grenade at the bat <SkySiren> I'm fine * Blacknife is obviouslly holding Archlight back <Shadowstrike> *to DeadLift* What are you talking about? <Dead_Lift> OH! NOW we wanna listen!? Sheesh! * Bataract lays motionless <Shadowstrike> [comm BK] Keep in contact with Wait. <Blacknife> slag not now you auto goof <Shadowstrike> Recoil, toss him in a cell. * Dead_Lift helps Recoil with Bat's body * Recoil grabs the bat, picks him up roughly, and slams him into the back wall of a cell * Recoil turns on the security field <Blacknife> [Comm Wait] Situation Report Ice Queen wants to know <Shadowstrike> [comm to BK] We've got this thing under control. <Dead_Lift> Ok, who IS that freak? <Xaraxus> heheh <Blacknife> [Comm Wait] Ice Queen reports intruder contained <Xaraxus> trouble? <Shadowstrike> Might be related to the ones down there...? <Waitstate> Stop calling her that. Xaraxus is playing it quiet <Shadowstrike> [comm to Wait] We've got something similar to your sitch up here. * Dead_Lift leans against the wall, 'winded' <Shadowstrike> DL, are you ok? <Blacknife> [Comm Wait] Awww, you're no fun <Dead_Lift> Yeah, I don't think I have a future in surgery though. <Shadowstrike> DL, get to medbay <Xaraxus> Send me where you're going to send me Wait <Shadowstrike> Recoil, keep an eye on this one. * Blacknife transforms <Dead_Lift> As you command. <Recoil> With pleasure. I hope he wakes up. * Dead_Lift heads down the hallway <Shadowstrike> I've got to get back to the bridge before BK destroys it. <ArchLight> hrm * Shadowstrike heads for the bridge. <ArchLight> [Comm] What the devil is going on ? <Shadowstrike> [comm Recoil] if anything unusual happens, let me know. * Shadowstrike enters the bridge. * Shadowstrike notes Archlight and SCOWLS. <Shadowstrike> YOU. <ArchLight> oh why hello <ArchLight> Yes my dear <Shadowstrike> Just what I didn't need right now. <Shadowstrike> You're relieved. I've got the chair. <Shadowstrike> Tri, any word from Wait? <ArchLight> I'm sorry * ArchLight gets out of the chair * Dead_Lift enters the Medbay <Trilana> Well, BK was just talking to him... * Xaraxus gets a comm message <Trilana> Nothing since then. <Shadowstrike> Arch, I don't suppose you have any med training? <Xaraxus> *we've got them* <Shadowstrike> Thank you, Tri. <ArchLight> So what's going on? <Xaraxus> excellent <Terrafirma> Dead Lift, you came back <Shadowstrike> Well, let's see. * Waitstate returns his full attention to Xaraxus <Dead_Lift> I had to. I'm running on 35% efficiency <Terrafirma> hmph, I told you not to go <Shadowstrike> First, someone rammed a shuttle into the bay doors after we refused landing authorization. And dumped something in. <Terrafirma> I think there's a setup in here for recharging <Dead_Lift> If I hadn't left, Skysiren may be dead. * FreeFall keeps his pistol on Xara <Shadowstrike> THEN, someone attacked Wait on the surface. SD and I were headed down there. <Xaraxus> Waitstate my dear friend <Shadowstrike> Then BK reported an intruder here. <Shadowstrike> And I came back, Recoil and DL had the situation in hand. <ArchLight> A whole group? * Dead_Lift explains what happened at the brig <Shadowstrike> And that's the gist of it. <ArchLight> interesting... <Terrafirma> you have something to say? * SkySiren looks down embarrassed <Shadowstrike> [comm to Terra] Keep an eye on DL. He's acting odd. <Waitstate> you have something to say? <Xaraxus> I've got plenty to say to you my friend <ArchLight> Well did they refer themselves as a group or what? * Stardrive looks around again. * FreeFall keeps his pistol on xara "All good, I'm sure" <Waitstate> I'm recieving on all frequencies <Shadowstrike> [comm to Wait and Stardrive] Situation seemingly under control here. Keep us informed. <Dead_Lift> Well, where's the plug in? <Shadowstrike> Arch, not that I know of. <Xaraxus> How many would you say are still on your ship? <Stardrive> [comm] Good to know. <Xaraxus> I mean, you put sooo many on shore leave <Xaraxus> and heck, you have a handful of crew members guarding me <Waitstate> I'd say there are at least five on the ship <Xaraxus> heh <Waitstate> more than enough * the LSS Freedom shakes as if hit by a rather large object <Shadowstrike> WHAT NOW?! <Xaraxus> Oh is there? * Stardrive winces as Wait hands out strategic info. * Shadowstrike grips the command chair. <Xaraxus> Seems you've forgotten about my crew <Shadowstrike> What the slag??