Session Start: Sat Nov 18 01:07:16 2000 * Waitstate changes topic to '-=2000.323=- RP Time' * Waitstate motions Thrashmane into the small conference room * Thrashmane follows Waitstate inside :) Gosh it's cold in here...brrr. Sorry I havent been able to get to you til now. it's been... busy * Diablo awakens from his recharge cycle * Slipstream sits in the observation lounge It's not a problem. I'm just glad we could get around to one :) * Waitstate motions to a chair Have a seat :) * Splitwit humms around in the bar * Waitstate closes the door to the room * Diablo picks up Scarab and leaves his quarters for the plaza * Thrashmane sits * EbonBlade exits Medbay [comm to Waitstate] *solemnly* Uhh.. my repairs are done, I don't suppose I can actually take a tour for old time's sake? you mentioned there was a problem with your systems when we first met? * Lifeblood sits in medbay. Medding. * Slipstream releases Scrabble and watches it wander at random around the obervation lounge well, yes. Just a minor glitch in my lingual processor. nothing major This is Overwrite. Waitstate is in a meeting right now. Can I help? * Chameleon knocks randomly on a wall in his cell aha... explains a few things *nervous chuckle* [comm] Overwrite. Uh, yeah. All my repairs are finished, and I was wondering if I wore out my invitation yet * Liner continues typing on his laptop * EbonBlade waits for obvious answer * Diablo enters the plaza and wanders around * Splitwit chugs down on some energon Not that I'm aware of. Unfortunately, I have no information on your schedule filed Soo... you want to join up, eh? [comm Overwrite] I didn't have one before, and I don't have one now why else would I be here? hehe yes, of course... * Slipstream hums to herself oh, and sorry about the way my superior acted on the station. He is a tad hot-headed Restore, do you have any objection to my leaving the medbay? You worked there then? That was a rather intense situation nope, have fun * EbonBlade notes he should go to the bar for nostalgia's sake * EbonBlade goes to the bar Thank you. * Lifeblood exists medbay and heads for the bridge. well, I didn't exactly *work* there. I was a volunteer peace perserver. * Slipstream gets bored of sitting doing nothing, so picks up Scrabble and heads for the bar * EbonBlade enters Bar [comm] Nova, you were wanting to talk to me earlier about something. what was it? a peace preserver, eh? Any records of that? * Splitwit looks up and sees EB enter "Howdy Hello there.. Do I remember you ? Dunno. What'do they call ya? * Slipstream enters the bar with Scrabble perched on her shoulder Hiya Slip [comm] you there, Nova? EbonBlade now...although before it was Archlight, then Blacknife loong story, one of those nine million year ones * Lifeblood arrives at the lift. [comm] Diablo. Come to medbay. Now. oh yeah, I remember you heya Split Records? Oh, of course * Slipstream nods to EB. [comm] Ok. On my way * Diablo leaves for Medbay * EbonBlade nods back have we met? * Splitwit nods for no reason Well like I told Witty here... EbonBlade now...although before it was Archlight, then Blacknife witty, eh? Like the sound of that >:j hehe, you would Split. Hey Recoil, can I plug into the ships database for some cross-referencing? I'd thought I'd be nice and spare you Splitty * Slipstream sits down at the bar Forget it * Slipstream grins * Splitwit scowls at Slipstream :P So where's the Barkeep? * Diablo enters Medbay. "What is it, Restore?" * Lifeblood boards the lift. * Lifeblood heads for the bridge. * Thrashmane hands Waitstate a small diskette Ugggg... * EbonBlade grins beneath his face plate *sigh* I'm afriad I have some bad news for you Ah, thank you of course * Lifeblood arrives at the bridge and sounds an attention tone. * Waitstate inputs them and transfers the data to Overwrite for checking so tell me about yourself Prob'ly asleep under the bar. ;) There was a battle yesterday involving Hellfire Let's wake the Barkeep up then;) * EbonBlade hurtles over the bar.. Novaburst didn't make it. * Admiral-Lilwall opens the bridge door from his seat *ahem* Well, I was originally an Autobot, built for front line combat. Hellfire? I thought we saw the last of... * EbonBlade notes no one on the floor * Download enters from the bar's backroom and spots EB behind the bar GET OUT * Slipstream chuckles After several centuries, I *pauses* decided the Autobots were somewhat hypocritical, so I simply left Awww * Splitwit continutes to chug Only if you serve the bloody drinks You're not joking are you Hmm, looks like the barkeep was passed out in the back room 'stead of under the bar. Silly me. ;) NO unauthorised staff gets behind the bar, and NO not staff whatsoever! * EbonBlade goes back over the bar * Waitstate nods anyway, I eventually made my way to that station, and signed up as a P.P. * EbonBlade looks at Slip and Split... * Scrabble beeps at EB from Slip's shouler no. noble ideal We have two S's now we need an O for someone to SERVE THE DANG DRINKS! Permission to enter, Waitstate. Temper temper. ;) I'll serve the rude visitors last. Slipstream, Splitwit, what would you like? Uh, what is that ? * EbonBlade points at Scrabble Waitstate is in a meeting. What can I do for you Lifeblood? I saw a news report on LONAC, and decided it would be a nice place to stay Spiderbot. Targetmaster, headmaster, * Splitwit notices Scrabble and gulps * Slipstream picks up Scrabble and places it on the bartop heh, we made the papers! Ah. Admiral. Spiderbots... * EbonBlade slaps head Eh, I already have a drink, Download * Lifeblood enters the bridge. I don't think it was in the best way though * Slipstream grins Where is he? I would like to request transportation to the surface. * EbonBlade sheepishly gives Download a look I won't have anything at the moment, thanks Download. Granted, enjoy your stay :) the report was on a little skirmish you chaps had with some renegades, that ended up with you getting kicked off a station. I did some backround work, and decided you weren't so bad just what we need. bad press O.R 1. Follow me * Thrashmane grins Thank you. Do you have any preference as to which shuttle I take? * Diablo follows Restore well, I'm glad you didn't take the report at face value Right. *to EB* What do YOU want? I don't suppose we still have good solid high octane energon ... I try to see all the sides in an argument One of the smaller ones. an admirable quality to have we do Excellent, I'll take a round thank you * Restore enters her code allowing Diablo access to the OR well, there's still a few loose ends I'd like to have tied up, but I think things will work out. * Slipstream leans against the bar and watches Scrabble approach Split * Download serves the drink Shall I set you up with some quarters? *yawn* * Splitwit notices Scrabble and screams like a little girly man get... that... thing away from me! that would be delightful :) * Restore enters OR where Novaburst lays * Slipstream bursts out laughing Understood, Admiral. * EbonBlade starts on the energon * Lifeblood nods and leaves for the lift. * Splitwit sighs and moves over several seats Damnit. Why him? * Diablo sees Novaburst * Slipstream watches Scrabble scuttle along the bartop towards Split * Lifeblood boards the lift. * Thrashmane waits * Lifeblood heads for the plaza. * Splitwit scoots over another seat Deck 4, section 3, near the Plaza. Sound good? sounds nice :) * Waitstate hands over a pad with a map and other pertinent data * Splitwit notices he's sitting next to the wall, with no more room to scoot and Scrabble approaching fast... I assume the others already know * Thrashmane takes the pad and stands up * EbonBlade finishes the round and makes a noise from his vocal unit similar to a loud belch * Waitstate stands as well * Slipstream glances at EB and grins slightly * Lifeblood disembarks from the lift and scans the plaza. Hehehe... look at that little girly man 'fraid of spiderbots * Splitwit gets an idea Yeah, I know. It's hilarious. ;) * Waitstate offers his hand *to Split* Damage Scrabble and I'll make ya eat your shrapnel blaster, got it? *smiles pleasantly* * Lifeblood notices a gathering of beings in the bar and heads toward them. * Splitwit turns on his thrusters and does a flip over the Spiderbot and lands nest to Slipstream and Ebon "Is NOT!" *grins* Hey Split, take a look down by your foot unit before you speak too soon * Lifeblood draws up at the entrance to the bar. I wouldn't *dream* of harming that cute little critter *smiles pleasntly* * Scrabble climbs up the wall and scuttles upside down along the ceiling * Thrashmane shakes Waits hand *dryly* I'm sure. ;) * EbonBlade notes the spiderbot on the ceiling Well look up then... I'll be back later, Restore Glad we got this done. The Plaza foliage will thank me I'm sure ;) * Splitwit looks up and eyes the Spiderbot "You're pure evil, you know that?" Why thank you. ;) hehe, quite nice there * Restore escorts diablo out of the restricted area hehehe * Lifeblood keys an attention code into the bar door's keypad. * EbonBlade pokes Slip * Slipstream yelps I was talking to the bot, not you. Everyone knows you're evil incarnate :P * Diablo leaves and decides to head off to the bar Sorry, didn't realize I poked you that hard *to himself* There appears to be no forthcoming recognition of my arrival. I suppose I'll head towards my new housing * Lifeblood hesitantly enters the bar. Well, if I'm evil incarnate, of course my spiderbot's gonna be pure evil. ;) I thought you might. :) * Splitwit looks over and notices Lifeblood and nods we'll talk again later? * Scrabble drops from the ceiling and lands on the bar right in front of Split O_O * EbonBlade laughs why not? * Slipstream chuckles * Waitstate laughs Splitwit. We may need you Medic... * Scrabble beeps at Split, then scuttles towards EB * Splitwit freezes in place * EbonBlade looks at Split hehe definitely... * Diablo enters the bar and knocks over whoever is in his way, on his way over to a table in the corner then sits down * Lifeblood is knocked over. * Slipstream notices Diablo enter the bar * Lifeblood stands up. Looks like Diablo just heard. Save it for later, I'm not in the mood My apologies for obstructing your progress. :\ gyad, whats with tall, dark, and purple today? Eat too many flies this morning? * EbonBlade looks at Spiderbot and beeps back *to Split and EB* I'll be right back. *picks up Scrabble and heads for Diablo's table* * Thrashmane leaves No. One of his team mates was killed yesterday. Novaburst I believe his name was. * Diablo gets up and grabs Splitwit. "No, I just heard that Novaburst is dead." * Thrashmane transforms to Lion mode and trots off twards the plaza * Lifeblood remains silent, acknowledging that this is not the time for frivolous inquiries. [comm] Recoil, are you still watching the prisoner who blasted the Plaza? * Splitwit gulps "Um, jeez, I'm sorry." Yes Captain, I am * Splitwit says a silent prayer Back off Diablo, he didn't know. Don't start causing trouble in here Uhm, Lifeblood, I have a few programming friends that have upgrades for bedside manners I am fully functional, thank you. * Diablo lets go and returns to the table I'll get you something strong. Captain, heh... [comm] Escort him to meeting room 7 please *Solemn* Never even knew the guy * Slipstream sits down at Diablo's table Uh boy, and I thought Junky was bad * EbonBlade shakes his head [comm] Aye sir Alright slag pile, you're coming with me *quitely* I'm... sorry about Nova, Diablo.... Fine, what ever you say... Unit Diablo. You have my sympathies for your loss. I did not know Novaburst, but I met him briefly. * Thrashmane hums and lightly sings "cut my life into pieces... this is my last resort..." * Download hands Diablo his drink and returns to the bar *snorts* Hmph, Im sure * Recoil lowers the security field and takes Liner to the meeting room As is said, the universe weeps. * Liner stands up and holds his lap top to his side * EbonBlade wonders if Lifeblood is an upgraded Junky Thanks Guess I should have known that Hellfire wouldn't go away that easy * Splitwit sits down next to Diablo "Look Diablo, I'm really sorry about what I said earlier. I'm really sorry about Novaburst..." this way * EbonBlade stays out of the sympathy mess and watches from the side Mmm. *sighs and shakes her head* I wish I'd done more down there, done things differently... * Thrashmane enters the Plaza and transforms * Liner follows Recoil So, visitor. You signing up or just passing through? * Waitstate prepares for his next meeting hmm? You mean me? Doesn't matter Split, shouldnt have snapped like that * Panelbeater enters meeting room #7 Panelbeater? Hello. What can I do for you? You were there, Slip? While you have a moment, Waitstate, here's the final evaluation on the ship's structural damage from a few days ago yeah, I was... ah, thank you... how bad is it? * EbonBlade shakes head..someone needs to give these lower cycle units a war is hell lesson... I brought Nova back to the Freedom afterwards... not fast enough, tho. * Thrashmane enters the bar and notices the large crowd * Lifeblood steps over to EbonBlade. Well, I'm no starship designer or engineer, but all things considered it shouldn't be too hard to patch up. A week tops with the right tools and supplies * EbonBlade notes the medic.. So what's your story? At least you tried Let me know if you need any supplies we dont have * Thrashmane stands aside Unit EbonBlade. You had some quarrel with Novaburst? I asked Deadlift for an inventory check. The tools we have, the supplies... Well.. they're lacking. I was afraid of that Uh, no didn't have the chance ... we have some credits available, but not much Heh. *looks up absently at the ceiling* Still can't help thinking I might've been able to do more... but anyway. My ...uh formal quarrels were all with one bot on this ship... * Diablo places Scarab on the table * Deadlift enters the cargo bay * Recoil arrives with Liner, and waits outside * Splitwit notices Scarab mmm...... I'll have a list ready shortly. I'll see what I can find planetside. Can I have an indication on budget? but that's a long sorted story I gather from your response that you had no real contact with him, then. Does this explain your callous attitude towards his termination? * Thrashmane walks over to Lifeblood and Ebonblade * Waitstate hands over a pad with an inventory of LONAC's assets Not callous, just seen enough of war to know how to mourn properly, it may be callous to some... * Scrable beeps at Scarab from Slip's shoulder This is everything Thanks. I'll get back to you * Panelbeater nods then leaves * Lifeblood notices Thrashmane and his vaguely hostile attitude is replaced with his usual implacability. but, I only weep for a cycle, then get on with my own Forget it. You did what you could * Lifeblood nods in acknowledgement to Thrashmane. hello *nods back* Are you ready for the prisoner sir? yes, see him in may I ask what is going on? Heya, welcome to the Depressed bot's meeting * Scarab beeps and spins around * Recoil motions for Liner to enter * Panelbeater heads for the cargo bay mmm.... what happened? Lifeblood, Thrashmane, can I get you anything? * Slipstream puts Scrabble down on the table Someone was killed on a mission... Novaburst has been destroyed beyond any chance of reanimation. oh, by the way. My name is Thrashmane. Recently admited to LONAC * Liner enters the room * EbonBlade notes he gets left out...nice touch hehe oh, no thanks Download Thank you Recoil, you may go * Recoil grunts and leaves No thank you, Download. Congrats, I'm recently ousted, back in, ousted, and sort of back in again Afraid I don't know anyone named Novaburst, but any death is one too many for me Good afternoon... "Liner", wasnt it? Yes, sir... * Download goes about keeping the bar clean Indeed. you put a hole in my ship * Thrashmane sighs Autobot programming, always lovely that way no offense intended I hope that was a figure of speech. Nonetheless, the time to rejoin the Allspark comes for us all. In millenia or microcycles. yes.... * Diablo gets up "Too much of a crowd here for my liking" Oh no... * Thrashmane looks over at the massive Dragon type transformer leaveing A Gospel preacher too... a friend of the deceased? no... there's actually a large hole in a Plaza bulkhead * Diablo leaves the bar and the plaza Yeah, that's the friend of the deceased... however... I apologize for the damage sir. A life lived emptily is not a life. I appreciate that let's hope it was a complete life of his Indeed. The glass is not half full, it's half empty... * A large vessel approaches the Freedom in the distance I had your weapon analyzed. It confirmed that the launch was accidental * EbonBlade rolls optics... * Panelbeater arrives in the cargo bay * Diablo heads for Firestorm's quarters * Slipstream and Scrabble return to the bar near EB, Thrash and LB Thats a relief sir. I see our friend, eh, I'm afraid I never caught your name * Splitwit gets up and follows Slip May I sit down? * EbonBlade points to himself Me? please do * Ship gets closer to the Freedom yes, you EbonBlade * Liner sits down and sets the laptop on the table * Thrashmane notices Scrabble * Scrabble beeps at Thrash I have detected a ship of unknown class approching us I also checked your background. Your former Autobot collegues had nothing but good things to say about you * Diablo stops outside Firestorm's quarters and knocks. "you there, Firestorm?" * Thrashmane crouches and taps Scrabble * Scrabble beeps again and scurries up Thrash's leg Thank you sir. Yeah, I'm here. You know already? *looks up Slipstream* Does this belong to you? Heh, you could say that. * Thrashmane picks Scrabble off his leg and places him on his head "Cute critter" Glad y'think so. *glances at Split* Others have quite a diferent attitude... what's it called? Your new wig Scrabble. all this being said, you still damaged my ship. However, you did offer your shuttle * Diablo steps inside. "Yeah, things have to move on though. That's why I'm here." Scrabble, cute name *taps Scrabble* * Scrabble beeps again I have here the legal documentation to transfer the title. Sign it, and all is forgiven oh HAR HAR Cute it may be, but I've gotta warn ya it's capable of giving ya a nasty shock... Better not be planning to go after you know who * Thrashmane grins Yes, but its a propulsion prototype, its that, and whats in here **taps his laptop** that I left the Autobots. oh really? yup. show me >:D * Lifeblood clears his vocalizer. I see... tell me about it So. * Scrabble zaps Thrash's head You actually said one word and not a complete sentence... Where would one obtain some basic supplies for a planetside excursion? Heh, I'm not, at the moment anyway. Come to Medbay with me, got Hyperion things to do. I speak too soon... I'll say. ;) Ask the Chief... * BlackFin sits against a stone wall once to be a part of a building ...(down on the planet) This new drive, is capable of revolutionising space tavel, in theory of course. * Thrashmane get zapped *singy* quite shocking..... * Diablo goes off to Medbay Although, I see you may be needed first... * Slipstream grins slightly you have my attention As an example, you couldn't just walk through walls, and potted plants dont just fall through the tables they're resting on. ...and you lost me Right? Huh, but.. we can't form Hyperion anymore *follows diab* yes, that is generally true *to Lifeblood* Going to the planet? I intend to. cool, taking company? This drive acts like a bullet, when a bullet hits glass, it doesnt really shatter it, it justs pushes the molecules aside at the high rate of speed. * Diablo enters Medbay with Firestorm following close behind I had no plan to. However, I am not engaging in any activities of an illicit or, strictly speaking, personal nature. This drive does the same thing, except space time takes the place of the glass. So a larger party would be acceptable. Restore, you still here? *blinkblink* does that mean I can come? I see... but the glass still shatters from the shock If you wish. You won't survive a cycle down there with that rabble and your technobabble... * Restore appears from her office * Splitwit smiles as the old saying goes, it isn't the fall, it's the sudden stop * Scrabble jumps from Thrash's head to Slip * EbonBlade motions to go with.. * Splitwit turns his vocal synthesizer up a couple notches "anyone want to go to the planet?!?!" You need someone who can talk to the elements .... not him... I do not anticipate combat. They do * Scarab keeps spinning around on the table Yes, in theory, but this drive is as close to folding space as we could possibly get, if the drive works, the instance between, say, Earth and Cybertron, could be covered within 2 or so minutes or less. * Splitwit coughs Better someone that looks like they can handle it as a detterent, or else you're a walking target that's impressive The drive uses space time itself, to act like a mattress, and to stop completley. Yes? * Slipstream notices Scarab still on the table, goes over and picks it up, then returns to the bar another one? How entertaining :) Yeah, this one's Diablo's. does your drive work? You know how we don't have any chance of being able to form Hyperion at all with Novaburst now dead While I am aware that not all potential adversaries act in accordance with standard conventions of war, personnel of an obviously medical nature are generally held to be invalid targets. I take it that Diablo was that Dragon shaped robot? Yup. * Firestorm wonders if he should be getting worried now He's also the one who made Scrabble here for me. To those with a code of honor, there's thugs down there without a code where'd you pick these up? Diablo makes them of course. oh, really * Thrashmane smiles Not everyone is black and white, the universe is in color... It uses Quantum Singulartiy energy, to make an isodynamic pulse, and propels to any desirable direction. That was atypically poetic. I think that Firestorm should be reconfigured to become the upper leg/lower body component instead of still being an arm But, this drive could be perverted into an unamaginable weapon, I left Earth and the Autobots to prevent that scenario. Regardless, I will not oppose your company. Be that as it may, I'd like to tag along. I may have to go planetside anyway. I don't know how long my stay will be here for... mhm... yeah, so can I come with or what? well thanks.. I think * Lifeblood nods to Splitwit. I will oppose no company. So, if you would be so kind, I would like to stay here, and offer my services as an engineer, and to keep working on the project, even though the shuttle, and drive are yours. yeah, sure thing Mr. Dictonary Well of course it's possible. But a one armed gestalt of Hyperion's caliber is far from a good idea * EbonBlade shakes his head, detterent definetely needed * Slipstream leans back against the bar and starts humming to herself * Thrashmane looks over to Lifeblood, Splitwit, and Ebonblade "Going planetside" just what *exactly* are you planning now? Better than not being able to have any legs connected to the rest of the body * Liner pushes the laptop over to Waitstate Look for yourself... We are. I have no desire to lay claim to your research of course * Waitstate takes a look. He's no engineer, but the basic concepts seem possible Well, its been quite some time since I've been planetside. I suppose I'll come with you Without anyone in Novaburst's place, Cham and Starstorm are unable to merge. Firestorm being reconfigured will solve that For goodness sake already, save a cycle and say you want to go instead of Mr. Pete and Repeat spouting off again * Scarab beeps hyperactively He's right All things considered, I'd be more concerned about your other problem right now, and not Hyperion's * Slipstream looks at Scarab Scarab seems happy Hyperactive more like. Wonder if there's anything wrong... I dubbed it, the Quantum Slipstream drive. Hellfire will be dealt with when the time is right. that isn't now Hellfire is not what I'm referring to * Thrashmane quickly scans Scarab "My internal scaners are nothing to brag about, but it does not seem like he is damaged in any way" I guess you haven't been told. Told what? So, we gonna leave or just stand here like rocks? * BlackFin moves more into the shadow, Is our group fully assembled? Chameleon, acting like a typical Tactibot, nearly killed Dark Star. An unprovoked attack at that. He's locked up in a cell on the brig. Avengers Assemble! well, unless you plan on inviting the whole ship, yeah! Which I'm pretty sure will happen once they catch wind Quantum Slipstream. Sounds familiar yeah, so lets shut up and go :P Heh. Heh, well what did Dark Star do to deserve that from him? I'll see you guys later then. * Scarab beeps and scuttles away All right. To the shuttle bay it is Doc.. * EbonBlade makes a carrot crunching sound I'm a Star Trek fan, those old Earth shows were interesting. * Thrashmane nods to Slipstream and follows LV and Co * Slipstream chuckles * Splitwit follows the crowd ahh... that must be it Enough joking Diablo. Dark Star did nothing. Something wasn't, or still isn't, right with your troop. I suggest you see him before Waitstate does [personal comm] Knock-Off, meet me at the shuttle Frei. I'm betting Cham is completely fine * Lifeblood departs for the lift. * Splitwit does what he said I suppose you have a shuttle of your own, so Wait doesn't get irate at confiscating one of LONAC's? Only reason he'd have for doing that is if someone tried to take his Cham tech * Slipstream picks up Scrabble and leaves the bar * EbonBlade looks at Lifeblood as he trails behind slightly In either case, he won't be fine if your trigger happy cast can't stop attacking fellow crew. Waitstate is already ready to crack, I don't think he'd care much about dumping you lot. Just go talk with Cham What do you think of my proposal? I have already acquired clearance to use one of the Freedom's shuttles. see, him smart Well, I have no problems with you continuing your research Ok so the technospeak has use Yeah, alright then. As long as Firestorm gets reconfigured I'll be going on my way Could I join LONAC and offer my engineer abilities, at least I know its for a good cause, I have very thick ethics. I can plan it, but thats abot all for now. We're low on the proper resources. And I'm doubting you want me to recycle Novaburst for parts If I was just researching, I'd be a fifth wheel. * Slipstream enters the bridge I suppose something could be worked out * Lifeblood arrives at the lift. * Thrashmane keeps walking Fine, get it planned then * Lifeblood waits for his group to accumulate. * EbonBlade follows the Doc's lead * Splitwit arrives * Diablo leaves Medbay * Thrashmane arrives * Lightning nods to Slipstream and leaves her to take over his position and returns to his quarters * Lifeblood and crew head to the launch bays. My shift has expired, commander Later, Lightning. Hey Slip Again, I apologize for the inconveince. * Diablo converts to dragon mode and heads for the brig * Waitstate nods Ok, Firestorm, I'll need you on that bed over there *points to main work area* Heya Lil. *sits down where Lightning was before* Now, where's that document, I seem to be mincing words. * Lifeblood and crew arrive and board the Frei, where Knock-Off awaits them. It's about time, too. * Lifeblood takes the pilot's seat. mouthy little fellow Blow it. In the mean time, it seems like you'll be with us for a while, irregardless. I've set up quarters for you for the moment on deck six Oh goody, the head to the tail * Thrashmane sits down in the * Firestorm does what Restore says only if you watnt me to * Thrashmane sits down in the other chair Knock-Off, be silent. * Knock-Off beeps indignantly. * EbonBlade shakes his head at KO not to be silent..hehe Thank you? Ummm, the shuttle subject? * Restore runs a few scans and brings up a schematic of Firestorm on her veiwer oh, yes... * Scarab wanders the plaza * Waitstate passes the legal docs to Liner * Splitwit takes a window seat :D *to Lil* Where's Wait at the moment? This doesn't cover the experimental drives * EbonBlade takes the other window seat * Diablo enters the brig area [comm] Frei to Freedom. Request permission to depart. * Liner hesitates for a moment, then signs the documents one by one Alright Firestorm, that's all I need. So until I'm notified of further supplies arriving, you're a free bot Ok, thanks Restore Its amazing, one stupid mistake. I don't even LIKE weapons! I built the sucker because I thought the space I was entering was a ghetto. * Firestorm leaves Medbay and returns to his quarters [com] Granted, Frei. Lock down is at 0100, make sure you're back before hand. Safe trip He's got a few meetings [comm] Acknowledged, Freedom. Departing. * Lifeblood fires the engines and leaves the bay. Hmm, no sign of Recoil Ah, okie. I am sorry, but our resourses are unfortunately limited. * Lifeblood plots a course to the surface well away from the site of the recent combat. Secure yourselves. * Hitchhike appears in the brig from the security office make sure your tray tables are in their upright and locked position... All fastened up mommy * BlackFin looks up at the sky spotting something unusual. * Lifeblood heads for the planet. you are welcome to continue work on the shuttle systems, and to buy it back if you can Recoil took that new guy up to Waitstate for something You want to talk with Chameleon? Yeah, don't have any other reason why I'd want to come here. Been here enough times already Prepare for touchdown. * Hitchhike nods, opens the force field to cham's cell, and closes it once Diablo has stepped in he spikes the ball, and it's good! what sector of the planet are we touching down in? The Cybertronian or otherwise? * Lifeblood sets the Frei down in a flat expanse of terrain. Its there anyway I could get a tour, oh, BTW, judging from how far I was away from the bulk head, and the mass of the missile, the damage will take at least a week to repair, but I'll have it done for you in 3 days. Uninhabited. * Slipstream hums to herself and lets Scrabble climb over her arms * Lifeblood finishes the setdown checks and stands. Hehe, hear you caused a bit of pain for Dark Star earlier, Cham alright * BlackFin observs a ship landing from not far away, but well hidden. Aw * Diablo transforms to robot mode well what next kemo sabe ? * Splitwit stands up * Lifeblood disembarks. * Splitwit stands up and looks around that answers the question... nice clear expance... That's right. Same thing applies for anyone else who takes off with my cham tech ... perfect for target practice, aye? KO, bring the sampling equipment. * EbonBlade follows Lifeblood's lead I could take to the air if needed * KO trundles out carrying a scanner system. * Splitwit shuffles out of KO's way Unit EbonBlade, if it will alleviate your concerns, you may secure the area. You sure he's actually got it? I have orbital escape capabilities with a Nucleon powered engine * BlackFin moves back to her hiding place and stays there silently. * Thrashmane transforms to lion mode and trots around * EbonBlade grins nice. Ive got a jetpack :P * EbonBlade transforms and patrols desolate area Positive. What other use would I have for spiderbots, other than to spy on others. It's my job description after all * Splitwit ignites his thruster and flies after EB * Thrashmane spots some movement out of the coner of his eye and transforms * Lifeblood assembles equipment as KO brings it out. * Diablo laughs. "Well just don't let Waitstate find out about it" * BlackFin moves more into the shadow observing the flyers. *to BlackFin* Halt! Identify yourself! * Thrashmane points his flash launcher towards 'Fin * BlackFin looks at Thrashmane with a quick glance * Diablo turns around "Hitchhike, any chance of letting Cham go?" *to LV and KO* Looks like we've got company * EbonBlade circles around Split We may have a situation... * BlackFin curses .. then suddenly runs off when Thrash is busy talking Nope. Not without direct authorisation from Waitstate [comm] Acknowledged. Proceed with caution. I have resorces, I have spare parts and such that I was gonna use in case the shuttle broke down. Ok then, how about letting me out of here instead? * Splitwit hovers next to Ebon and activates his missile launchers * Hitchhike lets diab out of the cell, and leaves Cham in there * EbonBlade sets his hover mode on..and watches Thrash on the ground... * Diablo converts back to dragon mode. "See ya round, Cham" Talk to Panelbeater. He's currently our structural engineer * Thrashmane steadies his aim "Identify yourself!' Let's just keep an eye up here for now, the rookie seems to have it under control right now [comm] All units, violence is a LAST RESORT. * Diablo heads towards the observation deck Anyone here that can give me a tour? [Comm] Don't worry, I can't hurt her with this thing tell that to the ones that want to blow you up A tour... I suppose that can be worked out [comm] as long as she doesn't take a shot at me, I won't take a shot at her * BlackFin doesn't stop and just runs, behind some rocks. [comm] I am capable of defending myself if the situation degrades that rapidly. * Liner stands up and takes the laptop under arm KO, proceed with scanning operation. * EbonBlade notes he didn't mean for that to go over the comm link :P Thank you for your understanding and time Waitstate, it was a pleasure. * Slipstream wonders when Wait's gonna be finished with all his meetings... mhm Knock Off beeps in acknowledgement and begins interfacing with the scanner. * Diablo enters the observation deck and stands infront of the large window and just stares down at the planet * Waitstate stands as well * Thrashmane sighs and shuts off his launcher for now, it would probably be best if you get settled in your quarters * Liner extends a hand * Waitstate takes it Would it be possible if I could go to your lounge, I need something to drink. * BlackFin stops when getting out of Thrashmane's view and listens. * Thrashmane walks over to LV "You want me to keep an eye on her? She doesn't look like she's trying to hurt us, but it may be a good idea" Proceed as you see fit. However, do nothing to provoke her. We are, after all, the visitors. um, sure. Plaza, deck 4. I do believe you've seen the place, heh *nods* Yeah... Talk to you later. * Liner walks out the door and heads toward the bar * Splitwit zooms around the air and looks around * EbonBlade transforms back to robot mode... * BlackFin watches Splitwit. * EbonBlade spots Blackfin * EbonBlade lands in an indiscrete area out of Fin's scanner range [Comm to EB] Don't do anything to provoke her No violence, what a load...bot sneaking around usually mean it's up to no good [comm] I won't * Splitwit does some aerial flips and loops *happily* Hah! Been a while since I've been on a planet, feels wonderful! * BlackFin watches Split with envy, eyeing her damaged wings in no condition to fly. * EbonBlade seems to melt with the very shadows and ground as he uses his stealth abilities to sneak up on Fin Mind explaining what your doing before I draw? * EbonBlade taps Fin on the shoulder... * BlackFin turns around surprised * Thrashmane spots Fin and Blade and smirks * BlackFin tackles EB * EbonBlade flips fin off.. * Liner walks into the bar and sits down Now now..play nice * Thrashmane lifts up his Launcher... * BlackFin lands on her back rolling to her feet * Dark_Star gets up on his medical bed [Comm to EB] Close your optics! ? * BlackFin glares at EB [Comm to Thrash] Stand Down * Restore notes DS awaken and oves over to him * BlackFin raises her gun toward Eb's head... leave How do you feel? * Dark_Star holds a gun to Restore [comm to Wait] Wait, you busy? Tell me why first [Comm] Damnit What am I doing here? What did you find? [comm] All units, situation update. * Thrashmane puts his launcher away and runs towards EB and BF [comm] no. Just relaxing after some stressful meetings. Why? becouse.. * Restore crosses her arms Not good enough..tell me more...because of your damage.. [comm] I'd like to talk to ya a bit, if that's okay... * BlackFin motions with her gun toward the area where they landed... just leave Right now, I could probably dodge the blast at this range... In the field of medicine, we heal, not search. So whatever it is you've just confessed to hiding, we didn't look for it with your damage.. * Thrashmane arrives [comm] sure thing. I'm in a meeting room already, if you'd like to meet here dont, 'Blade * BlackFin nods... I know my odds... * Dark_Star puts his gun down We could fix you...if you put the gun down.. * Thrashmane smiles [comm] Repeat, situation update. Very well As to why you're here, you were holding an exploding weapon [comm]Sure, I'll be there in a nano. fix me....sure *sarcasticaly* Computer, current position of Panelbeater. Thrash...let me handle this without weapons for once [Comm] Thrash and Ebon are, eh, negotiating with that bot I've repaired your damage, you should be fine. You're free to go you're on * Slipstream leaves the bridge and heads for meeting room 7 [comm] Acknowledged, Splitwit. Now, you still have some explaining because BECAUSE is not a good enough excuse * Splitwit glides back down to LB and lands * Dark_Star stares at Restore then leaves Splitwit, do you anticipate we will need to intervene? On behalf of either party? isn't it? well this place isn't rather a pretty one to be either... I dont think so... might want to stay ready though * Restore returns to her office * Thrashmane crosses his arms * Lifeblood nods. Yeah, we know this place ain't pretty, we lost one of our own recently.. * Slipstream arrives at the meeting room No wonder normal bots don't show up in here. They're normal. Come on in Slip We are one of the oldest races in the galaxy, Splitwit. * EbonBlade sees if the sympathetic tactic works oh .. sorry to hear that *emotionlessly* whowhatnow? I sometimes imagine violence is a physical constant. Thanks Wait. *enters the room and sits down* um, yeah, I suppose it is... O.o what's up? It is of no matter. then why do you want to be here ?... wanna lose more of yours? when I'm around, no one dies If that's a threat, I've heard better sweet, and wasn't it you aiming that weapon at me ? *turns to TS* that was no thread wasn't a threat ... if it would be a threat I'd use my gun. Mind you, which you're still pointing at me... * Thrashmane lifts his weapon. "This thing is incapable of hurting people, let alone kill them" * EbonBlade disarms Blackfin quickly * Liner heads towards MedBay * BlackFin kicks EB when taking her weapon and pushes him down to the floor Now, there's some medical research going on nearby and we can't afford laser blasts... * Thrashmane arms his launcher again * Lifeblood draws his weapon from the compartment in his leg. * EbonBlade drags Fin down with him * Lifeblood sighs heavily. * EbonBlade flips fin over again Come, Splitwit. I hear ya... * Lifeblood heads toward the scuffle. Wait, I... I need to leave the Freedom for a while... Didn't learn from your first mistake... * Splitwit transforms and drives off * BlackFin lands on her back cursing... * Liner walks into MedBay oh boy... no... guess I didn't... hmm? I've come to dread those words. It usually ends badly * EbonBlade is starting to get irked Oh, not for long! * Thrashmane takes several steps back, sets the Diameter for his flares, and fires one straight at Blackfin * Lifeblood trudges up resolutely. * Lifeblood levels his gun. Stop fighting. All of you. *the flare impacts directly underneather her and detonates, releasing a blinding flash of light* It's nothing against LONAC, just something I hafta do that I've been putting off for a bit too long, is all... *Flash!* * BlackFin stands in the crouch... and gets hit by Th's flares. * Lifeblood 's optic visor darkens against the blast. gyah! * Lifeblood sighs again. * EbonBlade sighs...rookies what are you going off for? * Dark_Star heads to meeting room 7 * BlackFin stands surprised and confused. PRIMUS THRASH, I mean stand down for more than a cycle! * Thrashmane glares at Blackfin and shuts his launcher off Just... personal stuff. I do this occasionally. uh-huh... *looks slightly embarrased* *clears throat* Sorry Hello? Anyone here? can you tell me where you're going? file a flight plan? something? * EbonBlade notes the doc's gun.. * Restore notes someone enter Okay so you and me do have similar tastes after all... Yes? Do you happen to have the weapon scan results? Don't read that literally either... Well, I plan on going soon as possible... sonner I'm gone, sooner I'm back, that sort of thing. * Lifeblood notes that the situation is, if tense, no longer actively violent. * Lifeblood lowers his gun. Should be gone for a few days, but not much longer. * EbonBlade looks back at Blackfin * Splitwit stays in car mode All units, stand down. but you won't say where? That includes you. Ah yes. All is in order. Wait here * Lifeblood gestures at BlackFin. You tell the bot that I'd... rather not, if that's okay... * EbonBlade points at Blackfin * Deadlift enters the bar why are you here anyways alright... * Dark_Star enters the meeting room research * Waitstate sighs no one ever tells me anything Unidentified unit, I apologize for the misunderstanding. Hey Deadlift. Get ya somethin? No. * Deadlift sits down at an empty table. good confusion tactic... whowhatnow? Heh, if it's any consolation, Wait, I usually don't tell anyone much anyway. ;) surround him with logic babble... * Restore disappears in another room and returns with Liner's armament * Splitwit laughs hmph Just sing out if ya do. You missed the group eariler I do not desire the help from the medical crew 'long as he uses spanglish, I'm fine :P Oh no, I just wanted the scan findings, you can keep the weapon, I don't want it. * Slipstream looks apologetic well, I suppose I'll clear you for it I can take care of myself Thanks Wait, you have no idea how much this means t'me. :) and bye.. *runs off* Alright. *hands a data pad over* *to LV* methinks we should leave her be Thank you. Let her leave. Now that that's over with.... * Thrashmane transforms * Liner leaves the MedBay and heads back down to the bar I'm off to enjoy the scenery She is obviously damaged, and I expect that even EbonBlade does not imagine she poses a threat to the four of us. * Thrashmane trots off is that everything then? Yes Pretty much, yeah Nonetheless, we know there is a potential interloper. * Deadlift polishes his weapons You are correct in your astute hypothesis interwhoter? alright... let me know when you're leaving You are free to remain alert. nah, I'm takin it off I might even recommend it, if I did not expect it to be your immediate reactions. * Splitwit transforms and takes to the air again gee thanks..hope you point the gun at the ENEMY this time * Liner walks into the bar and spots Deadlift If it's okay, I think I'll leave now. * Lifeblood puts his gun away. oh... oh, alright Great, we have Dr Kevorkianbot for a teammate... * Liner walks over to Deadlift * Lifeblood heads back to the shuttle and equipment. * Thrashmane stops at the edge of a cliff with the cybertronian sector of the planet on the horizon * EbonBlade tranforms and patrols the skys around the research area... well, um... I'll see you later then * Splitwit flies up through a cloud and "sits" on it * Slipstream stands up. * Lifeblood pulls up short at the shuttle. Knock-Off? * Waitstate does as well Thanx Wait. :) I should be back in a few days. Will the Freedom still be here, you think? * Splitwit waves several birds away "Hey, hey! Get offa my cloud!" Hey, what's up? it should be * Lifeblood arrives to find the drone on his side, smouldering. *grins* Not as easy to be kicked off a planet, aye? ;) * Lifeblood rights KO and quickly ascertains the extent of the damage. * Deadlift gets up, knocks Liner out of his way and exits the bar I hope not, heh * Liner follows Deadlift [comm] All units, this is Lifeblood. Unidentified intruders have been at the shuttle site. All righty then, I'll see ya later. :) Thanks again, Wait. Hey man, whats up with THAT! You drop that 'tude. [comm] Knock-Off has been incapacitated. Expertly. I'll see you then, Slip [comm] I have not yet investigated the shuttle proper. * Deadlift ignores the annoying little bot now then... I'm sorry Dark Star. Please, sit down [Comm] Say what? * Slipstream leaves the meeting room and heads for the launch bay Ugggg.... * Dark_Star sits down [comm] Well, then wait for another hand My god... * Splitwit drops out of the cloud and touches down by LV and KO * EbonBlade zooms by LB [comm] In retrospect, I should have left Splitwit here as a guard. * Thrashmane reaches LV and co I see you're doing better * EbonBlade transforms and lands next to LB * Splitwit looks innocent I accept full responsibility. I have no desires for your medical crew to be examining my body * Lifeblood finishes repairs to KO, who blinks to life. * Slipstream arrives in the bay and tfs to flight mode I see... you have some other medical team you'd prefer? All the dramatics and the drone gets fixed... I am self-sufficient Son of a Skag Mandrill... [comm to bridge] Requesting launch clearance, could ya open the bay doors please? Knock-Off, report. * Thrashmane kneels and looks KO over quickly I'm...not sure. * Deadlift enters the medbay Explain. you were heavily damaged... There is no need for anyone to know how I operate [comm] Acknowledged. I was just going through the normal scanning procedures. Someone hit me with something. Didn't see who. Don't know with what. [comm] thanks. See ya later. A minor problem Split...we could probably use an eye in the sky..I'll check out the shuttle [comm] Liner to Waitstate, is it possible if I could catch a transport planetside to pick up some supplies? Nice to know I get the third degree the click I'm awake, though. alrighty then Minor? How- slag, hold on If that's okay with the Doc.. Excellent idea, EbonBlade. * Slipstream flies away from the Freedom * Splitwit takes off and flies around [comm] Liner, Deadlift is in charge of supply ops. Please talk to him Oh dear god no... * Restore hands Welder Liner's weapon Take this down to Cuffs, it's being adimtted to our armory. * Slipstream gets a fair distance away from the Freedom then activates hyperdrive and disapears Got it How exactly would you have repaired such damage, much less while offline? * Restore notes Deadlift * EbonBlade takes extreme caution as he looks inside and uses all sensors for any intruders Something I can do for you, Deadlift? Dark Force would have tended to me [comm] Liner to Deadlift, I need to talk to you about going planetside and aquiring supplies. * Thrashmane leans against the side of the ship and keeps an eye out for anything suspicious No, nothing. Just making the rounds. Everything alright here? would they? none of your people are medics * EbonBlade hears a loud clank from Thrash's hand You... * Lifeblood moves over to the shuttle and EB. Fine and dandy aside cranky bots who think they can fix themselves. You want a list of needs while you're here? Have you detected any damage yet? * EbonBlade waves a hand at Thrash like an old grandma scolding a child Yeah, run me up a datapad if you could. I'll get you what I can. * Thrashmane wonders what Ebon is doing They know how to revive me, that is all that is needed from them I'm seeing if the bot who caused the damage is still around... as in confiscating the shuttle for their own use Actually, if I could go down personally, and use my credits. what are you talking about? * EbonBlade gives Thrash the all-knowing look Already done big blue. Its in my office, just a sec Alright. * EbonBlade hits head with hand.. Thanks buddy. considering the amount of damage you seem to take, I'm suprised you object to our medical staff's help * Restore takes the pad form her office and hands it to Deadlift There you go Are ground-to-orbit communications functional? The Freedom will want to hear of this. * Deadlift looks over the list I'm saying whoever trashed the bot might still be around...or possibly in the shuttle [comm] Liner to Admiral-Lilwall, permission to take a shuttle planetside for some aquiring of supplies, I got the go ahead from Deadlift. ah.... Sheesh. Recycle your next few patients. Don't tempt me. There are things within my system that do not require LONAC medical staff medling Some of these things ain't easy to get. If one of the newer bots on board doesn't stop harrassing me, you'll have these parts very soon. * EbonBlade finally notices LB's third degree... * Deadlift grins, turns around and walks out "Later!" Granted. Anyway the list is prioritized from most to least, top to bottom respective to answer your question I was more concerned about the perpetrator being still around than assessing damage perhaps so. Your systems are still an enigma in some respects, since you refuse to get a full exam. But most of your systems are definitely Cybertronain Ok! *door shuts behind him* Understood. I defer to you in this matter. It is far more your area of expertise. Thanks for the vote of confidence [comm] granted Liner Thanks * Splitwit notices that his Jetpack is nearly out of fuel and sets down But, I assume with Thrash's knock that they would have taken off by now or come out gunning * Dark_Star stands up * EbonBlade opens shuttle door and sees it empty You know where I stand. Keep your crew out of my systems * Liner looks at the map and heads to the launch bay * Dark_Star leaves * Waitstate watches, incredulous I'll never understand him... [Split Comm] Check the grounds very closely, we need to see if our culprit is still hanging around [Comm] You're the boss * EbonBlade waves to Lifeblood... * Splitwit transforms to car mode and slowly scours the area... I believe assessing damage is your forte..the path is clear... as it were Acknowledged. * Lifeblood heads up the ramp. * Liner arives at the launch bay and looks at his former shuttle * Lifeblood sweeps his sensors all around the inside of the embarkation segment. * Lifeblood moves through the ship. ... * EbonBlade doesn't like the pause What is it? The control console. It is not present. *perks up* What? * Thrashmane walks into the shuttle "Well, I suppose it isn't" nice * Liner decideds to scratch it, and save the supply trip for another day, and heads toward his quarters The rest of the craft is untouched, save for the destruction of various lock mechanisms. odd I concur. this is highly unusual * Splitwit drives [comm] Splitwit. * Liner arrives at his quarters, steps in, sits down at the table,and starts to type on his laptop [comm] A being or beings unknown have absconded with our control console. [Comm] Woah [comm] Have you detected any tracks or other sign of intruders in the area? [comm] not as such, no [comm] Panelbeater to Deadlift. Without the controls, we have no way of contacting the Freedom. [Comm] Well, ain't that a kick in the love nuts EbonBlade, you mentioned orbital capacity? Yes, Well, I do have a sophisticated communication boosting system build into my right arm [Comm] Deadlift here Can you contact the Freedom from here? [com] I've drawn up a list of needs for the hull repair, anywhere you want me to leave it for you? possibly Good, cause I don't feel like donating a Nucleon engine right now... * Thrashmane fiddles with his arm for a moment :\ :/ somthings interfering with my system. Yeah, go ahead and drop it off at my quarters. I'll get to it later. Can you determine whether the source is natural or not? [comm] Got it * EbonBlade gets defensive I can't tell * Lifeblood 's optic band narrows. seems to be unnatural though. someone still around [Comm] Ive got somthing! The situation is growing increasingly sinister. [comm] Acknowledged. Go ahead. * Splitwit transforms next to a series of tank like treads your prog always point out the obvious ? [Comm] Found somthing that looks like tank treads, heading off towards the city [comm] Acknowledged. Stand by. right Well. As it stands, we need to recover that console if it is possible. I think that Nucleon engine would be a good idea, Ebonblade EbonBlade, can you make a run to the Freedom to tell them what's happened? see if Bit has a spare too... maybe avoid conflict If so, then Thrashmane and Splitwit can investigate the tracks, and I, as the least mobile, can guard the shuttle from further intrusion. * EbonBlade shudders at himself actually saying that very well... *nods* I'll go meet up with Splitwit * EbonBlade goes out the shuttle an' heads for Freedom [Comm to SW] Splitwit, what's your current position? [Comm] Im about 5 pings northwest of the shuttle * Lifeblood heads out to the scanner and KO. * EbonBlade enages Nucleon Afterburner [Comm] Be right there * Thrashmane transforms and bounds twards SWs location * EbonBlade shrieks towards Freedom and he disengages engine... Knock-Off, I fear we are in quite the situation. It happens. * Thrashmane meets Splitwit "We're following these" [comm] Uh Wait, I don't suppose you have a spare control console for the shuttles? think you're fast enough? We'll see >:j * Splitwit and Thrash race along the tracks [comm] one or two I think. Not too many [comm] why? [comm] We...need it [comm] An entire console? [comm] I'll explain but I need clearance... [comm] Um, granted * Waitstate keys it in *races n' stuff* * EbonBlade doesn't like the um * EbonBlade tfs & lands * Splitwit and Thrashmane find somthing interesting [comm] Units Thrashmane and Splitwit. If the trail leads into the city, be discreet. [Comm] Eh, we found somthing Life [comm] Avoid open confrontations, even if it means giving up the search for the time being. [comm]...acknolwedged. Go ahead. * EbonBlade heads up to the bridge [Comm] The tracks, sorta, take off. [comm] A multichanger Cybertron? Gee, I hope he's kind enough not to erect a multiphasic force field this time.. [Comm] Looks like whatever made these tracks was a triple changer and had some sort of flight mode * EbonBlade takes lift up [Comm] Took across the land to avoid suspicion, then took off once they were far enough from us * EbonBlade steps right before the bridge door... [comm] Knock Knock [comm] Acknowledged. Return to camp. [comm] Roger that * Thrashmane and SW head back * EbonBlade waits for Wait... * Cirrus sees the bridge entry light flashing Um, who is it? * Splitwit and Thrashmane reach camp The Grinch Who? EbonBlade... Welcome back. * Lifeblood nods to Split and Thrash. Oh! I don't know if I can let you in * Thrashmane mumbles somthing about Split being faster than him I'm used to that... Is Wait in there or what? I don't exactly remember where the spare control consoles are... So, Ebonblade back yet? Besides Strike isn't present on the bridge... Not yet. She would have made a comment by now... * Splitwit sighs No, he's not. He's off having meetings. I think the spare consoles are in the cargo bay though... * Thrashmane takes a seat Okay, I'll explain later than I thought... * EbonBlade leaves for the cargo bay * EbonBlade enters cargo bay, grabs a spare console and heads for hangar... * EbonBlade transforms [comm Cirrus] open the bay doors so I can get the team back... I guess no one would object to him leaving... [comm] opening now * EbonBlade blasts off using full throttle Nucleon Action Master free Power * EbonBlade disengages Nuke Engine and heads for the shuttle coordinates * Splitwit yawns "Shoulda stayed in the bar..." * EbonBlade transforms and lands with console in hand... I bring gifts! * Thrashmane helps EB with the console Welcome back, EbonBlade. Santa! thanks Let us install this and report back to the Freedom. I'm the Grinch... * Splitwit looks at the Console "Aww... I wanted a pony.." * EbonBlade sneers mockingly at Split * Thrashmane chuckles at Splitwit I imagine command will be interested to hear our story. Very * EbonBlade sits on a empty chair * Lifeblood installs the console as KO retrieves the scanning equipment. At least the mission was not a total loss. yes especially Wait * Thrashmane helps I obtained the samples I was after. hmm exciting :| Their analysis may have to wait until after this investigation, however. At any rate, prepare for launch. * Splitwit straps himself in Warp Five, Mr Sulu! I'll have a sub sandwich * Lifeblood fires the engines. * Lifeblood sets a course for the Freedom. * The Freedom appears ahead. home... home on the range... [comm] Frei to Freedom. Request docking clearance. [comm] you're clear to land, Frei [comm] Acknowledged. * Lifeblood docks. Now. Who has the good fortune to make the report? Session Close: Sun Nov 19 05:54:38 2000