* The Freedom is in drydock in orbit around the planet Sabel, getting a major refit after the battle two RPs ago * Splitwit runs down a hallway, panting heavily. * Waitstate is in the docking bay with most of the crew, discussing destinations during the refit * Sunspot is in the docking bay being discussed with, then. :) * Splitwit skids into the docking bay, hoping he didn't miss anything important. * Slipstream is already in the docking bay, lurking somewhere. * Lifeblood listens attentively. In the docking bay. With the others. I miss anything? * Deadlift sits atop a shuttle not a lot so, where is everyone headed while the ship is being worked on? * Maximum Magnum is leaning against a shuttles' bulkhead * Slipstream ponders pushing Deadlift off the top of the shuttle... Are we required to deboard? * Deadlift looks down at Lifeblood and yells "YES!" I'm heading down to Craft, one of the bigger cities. I hear it's got some -great- bars and stuff. Anyone wanna come with? That sounds cool. I'm with Split! I'm staying aboard. Too much work to catch up on I'm afraid that the ship will be uninhabitable at times, or at least terribly uncomfortable. The drydock company has provided us with some excellent accomodations though I intend to stay on board as well Very well, then. I suppose I'll stay in the dock for the time being. Heh, I've got better things to do with all my spare time than get drunk. Uninhabitable? Since when has this been a problem with your ship Waitstate? It's almost always uninhabitable. ;) I'm going to ignore that ha ha! Hey, who says we're gonna just get drunk? Craft's got some sweet shopping malls, theaters, and stuff like that! heh! because it's you we're talking about, splitwit I suppose there might be some research facilities of worth. Overdose, Battalion and I have things we can do planetside while work is being done. Don't worry 'bout us. Oh reaaaally? If I am not going to be allowed boarding on the ship, I will retrieve a few of my belongings * Dark_Star leaves * Roadkill wanders into the docking bay since that's where all the noise seems to be coming from Waitstate, I'd like this opportunity to reveiw and revise ship security measures during the refit I'd like to stay on board and help oversee the refit. Didn't you do a reveiw this morning? I'll go down on one of the shuttles. Don't worry about me. True, however if-- If what? You'd only do a new reveiw after the refit anyway You ever take a break, Cuffs? this is an opportunity for everyone to take a vacation. Including those of us who'd rather not, heh vacation? dunno the meaning of the word. ;) Does that include YOU? Hey, the boys and I are gonna take our leave, thanks for letting us stay! * Dark_Star returns Yes, even me. I know I've kept myself cooped up in the ship too much recently when we had layovers Wow, Wait actually leaving the ship! This I gotta see. * Deadlift hops down off the shuttle * MACH transforms to their various jet modes and launches out into space. Well let's go then. Going works. 'Kay, who's goin to Craft with me? I'll probably be around Me! Eh, I'll go with ya, Split. Much against my better judgement, of course. It'll be nice to visit a fully cyberformed planet again. I can only take so many trees ;) Yay! Come with us, Waitstate! Trees... *shells suddenly appear for the three pretenders* ::Takedown looks at Deadlift:: Yeah, I sure hope nothing happens to Cybertron and it becomes all green and tree-ey and stuff. That'd suck. Logistics dictate that we maintain as cohesive a unit as is practical. I shall accompany you. I dunno, I kinda liked our Christmas trees Great, looks like I'm flying. ::Sigh:: Aw, poor Deadlift. *snickers* this is a vacation Lifeblood, not a military excursion Nonetheless. * Deadlift and the Pretenders head for the shuttle Battalion and Overdose arrived in awhile back * Splitwit opens the shuttle door and motions everyone to enter. "Who's flying this thing?" ah, loosen up a bit, 'blood. Did someone call for a pilot? I do belive I did. * Ruse cracks his fingers You up for it? ... why do I suddenly get the feeling of impending doom? This thing is going to smell like a damn barn by the time we land... * Sunspot grabs Split's arm and giggles. "Doc's gonna come with us!" He IS?! * Takedown butts Deadlift in the back as they enter * Ruse runs and jumps into the pilot's seat I'll take the next one... * Splitwit leans in and whispers to Sun "Maybe we can slip a few drinks into him, aye?" Aw, come on sweety, it'll be more fun in this one! * Splitwit takes his usual window seat in the shuttle and buckles up * Deadlift sticks his head out the door "Anyone else coming with us?" * Slipstream switches to her alt mode and hovers in the bay. * Lifeblood boards the shuttle. * Maximum-Magnum boards as well Not with their definition of fun :) I'll take myself down, thanks, heh I'm going to stick with Backtrack, make sure he enjoys himself. * Scamp, Drill Master, Amethyst, and Dark Star enter the shuttle Besides, I've got to grab some of my tools before I depart. * Sunspot gets on board, too. * Roadkill enters the shuttle Have it your way honey! glady ;) Last call, all aboard! * Splitwit reaches over to the control panel, past Ruse, and taps the a button marked "Go!" * Ignition transforms to flight mode and opens his cockpit "Hey Backtrack! Get in!" Wooo hoo! Can I do the countdown? :) * Slipstream waits for everyone else to go * Lifeblood just gets on some shuttle, okay? Be my guest : ) Five... Four... I, uh, don't think so. Yes. No. YES. Alright. :/ Three... Two one zero blastoff!! * the Splitwit shuttle blasts off ::BT hops in, barely fitting:: Ignition takes off, right behind Split's shuttle Oh, I soo wish I could be taking my own shuttle. Waitstate insisted I get some mandatory repairs on it though What, the controls a bit sticky or somthing? * Sunspot goes "Whee!" * Roadkill grins at Sunny. having fun? Hey, are all you guys buckled up? Yeah, to say the least. Bah, the trip will only take a few nano seconds Last call for boarding! * Waitstate waits for the shuttles and solo flyers to leave before going himself Sunspot nods enthusiastically. * Ruse puts the shuttle on full speed * Shuttle enters the atmosphere * Shuttle lands Oh fine, leave me with this group. I hate you all! * Splitwit runs up to the door "Me first! Me first!" * Deadlift shuts the door * Ruse opens all shuttle doors * Deadlift launches the shuttle and exits the bay * Roadkill picks up Split by the neck. "No, ladies first." After you, then. * Roadkill just grins evilly at Split. * Waitstate sees Slip in the back near him. you not going with one of the groups? Nah, think I'll just tag along with ya, if y'don't mind, that is. * Sunspot walks off. you sure? I'm a pretty dull type on vacation * Lifeblood assumes that at this point he has by some means gotten to the planet. So, you guys ever see what I can do in a shuttle!? ::Battalion and Overdose look at each other with a sudden fear:: * Lifeblood gets off whatever shuttle it is that he is on and looks for a mass-transit system. Dull works for me. :) * Maximum-Magnum exits, tfs to tank mode, and disappears into the distance * Roadkill finally puts Split down and exits the shuttle Robots, so many robots. * Deadlift brings the shuttle down * Roadkill switches to monster truck mode and drives up beside Sunny * Amethyst transforms to cycle mode * Phoenyx appears from no where and sits on Scamp's shoulder, being generally quiet for a change * Lifeblood continues looking for a mass transit system. * Ruse jumps onto Amethyst Hi! Ever been here before? anyone for a race? * Deadlift and the other exit the shuttle and look around Nope, don't think so. You, Sunny? *sigh* ooh, race, I'm up for that! ::Ignition and Backtrack swoop down from the sky and land near Deadlift:: Would you like an energon goodie little birdie? looks like that was the last group... Oooooo, race... looks that way. Shall we be off then? * Phoenyx waits expectantly for an energon goodie * Twitch comes running into the Shuttlebay ok, almost * Slipstream spots Twitch Looks like 'lifter left him behind... I was here once, but I didn't get to look around much. * Thrashmane is doing somthing. Somewhere. think we should take him with? might as well. You want to or shall I? * Twitch chatters at the two bots * Slipstream chatters back. ;) * Twitch transforms to cannon mode and lands on Waitstate's shoulder Alright, I say we find a good commercial district and cruise around! * Drillmaster gives Phoenyx an energon goodie * Lifeblood finally manages to find a trainlike device to take him to a university. looks like I've been drafted * Phoenyx eats it You see, she's not so bad :) * Waitstate pats the little cannon/rat. Heh, looks that way. you don't match my colors, but whatever works :) * Maximum-Magnum tfs to robot mode and looks around. I'm going to take a look around. I'll meet up with the rest of you later, gents. * Overdose transforms to bot mode and heads for the city * Slipstream flies out of the docking bay and waits for Wait. * Maximum-Magnum is in a dingy backwater slum area. * Waitstate TFs to flight mode, and is mildly suprised to find Twitch mounted on his nose * A jet flies far above Magnum, drawing his attention * Sunspot transforms and takes off cityward. like I always say, whatever works... * Splitwit follows Sunny * Slipstream snickers at the sight of Twitch sitting on Wait's nose. * Roadkill follows Split and Sunny. whee * Waitstate activates his attitude thrusters, then exits the docking bay * Maximum-Magnum is even more suppirsed when the jet circles around and transforms in mid air. Is... is that you, Magnum? * Overdose arrives in the city and looks around I know that voice... Fuse? I can't belive it, running into you at a place like this. c'mon oh mighty grey one * Overdose sees no one he recognizes, so he keeps walking * Maximum-Magnum spots the Decepticon symbol on Fuse's chest. "Since when were you with the Deceps'?" ... Since I realized their cause is just. What? I thought I knew you, old friend. * Sunspot reaches the city, TFs back to robot mode, and wanders off looking for something shiny. alright, I'm ready. Shall we? *motions toward the planet with a wing That was centuries ago. When you left the Autobots, I did some serious thinking. Ready when you are. *starts towards the planet* * Overdose takes a wrong turn and enters a dead end alley * Waitstate follows, having no actual plans anyway So? When did you decide you had to become con? * Slipstream flies around lazily, enjoying herself * Overdose turns around Magnum, through their force, the universe will be a safer place for everyone... You've been brainwashed. Really? Didnt you always want peace? I seem to recall you saying more than a few things about peace and protecting the universe! Nothing but Autobot programing. * Waitstate does a few fun little rolls * Fuse leans close to Magnum "You, and your pathetic Autobots, will never defeat us!" *Optic widens* * Sunspot wanders off a bit, then looks around and realizes she's lost everybody. Never... * Sunspot gets mildly concerned. * Overdose exits the alley * Maximum-Magnum grabs Fuse's arm and opens his micro-gernade launcher * Roadkill wanders around in monster truck mode, terrorising the general populace Call... * Overdose transforms to Cobra mode * Maximum-Magnum fires at nearly point-blank range, the small explosion enough to force both apart, Fuse more damaged than Magnum * Overdose hears an explosion Never call me an Autobot! I gave up their ways ages ago. You may have once been my friend, but never more. *grimacing* You've grown up, friend... * Overdose heads in the direction of the noise * Maximum-Magnum takes one of his photon pisols out of subspace and aims it at Fuse "Friends no more, Fuse." * Roadkill hears the noise as well, and putters in its general direction * Overdose arrives at the scene and transforms * Dark_Star transforms to jet mode and flys off without a word * Slipstream reaches the surface and waits for Wait. Again. ;) * Maximum-Magnum is about to fire when another seeker, this one dark grey with red outlines, flies at top speed at Magnum and body slams him into the wall * Sunspot hears the noise, and, knowing her friends' penchant for getting into trouble, heads in the general direction of it. Soviet! * The black seeker leaves Magnum and helps Fuse up "Causing you trouble?" I'll live... * Waitstate lands, finally Decepticons... Good, return to the Nimitz. Heh, there y'are, Wait. Sorry, got caught up in some turb... oh, forget that. I was just having some fun up there :) * Three more seekers appear from the shadows next to Soviet heh! I can understand that. I don't get to fly as much as I'd like *to the seekers* Winter, Anvil, Shotlock, lower your weapons. We'll not be fighting now. That's 'cause you stay cooped up on the ship too much. We can do some more flying if y'like. :) * Sunspot gets within sight of Magnum and, seeing seekers, instinctively hides and watches from a distance.. * Maximum-Magnum groans... * Overdose steps forward next to Magnum You've got that right. sounds like fun :) thought it might. ;) I bet on a planet like this they have plenty of aerial playgrounds. * Winter turns and fires a blast of blue energy at Magnum, partially encasing him in a thick black ice Let's see if we can find some, hmm? *takes off and hovers* excuse me, "obstacle courses" * Sunspot sees Overdose show up and runs over to help. * Soviet scowls at Winter, then turns his attention to the rest of the 'bots. * Overdose looks at Magnum Playgrounds, obstacle courses, same diff. ;) * Roadkill arrives next to Overdose *to Overdose* You're LONAC, I take it? * Dark_Star meets up with Waitstate and Slipstream * Overdose raises his weapon and fires a disk, sending it through the left arm of Winter and back around through Anvil * Waitstate leaps up to Slip's altitude while stil in bot mode * Sunspot retracts her hands and puts down her visor while she's at it. * Roadkill tfs and glares at Soviet will you look at that * Dark_Star transforms to robot mode * Waitstate waves to Dark Star I'm Overdose. Nuff' SAID. oh, hey Dark Star. :) * Anvil dodges and points a missile launcher at Overdose. Winter drops back The others have scattered. Heh heh heh * Roadkill brings his flamethrowers to bear and faces Anvil yup, figured they would. We have a pretty diverse group I find you the most tolerable I don't think you want to try that again. My friend Anvil has a rather fun little toy. I don't think you'd like to make him play with it. I choose to be flattered, heh * Takedown, Deadlift and Battalion drop down from the buildings above heh, that's prob'ly the best course. I'll make them pay for my arm... Just try it. * Soviet's optics narrow. * Takedown grins sadistically I must lead by example. Dark Force insisted I spend more time in the open Probably a good idea * Sunspot just stands there trying to look threatening. * A fifth and final Seeker, Crosscut, transforms and lands next to Shotlock We were just about to seek out some aerial entertainment. * Roadkill glances at Takedown and co. "nice to see y'decided t'join the party." Anvil, stand ready. Y'wanna join us, Star? * Anvil only nods* * Lifeblood, having met with unforeseen troubles at the university involving a maintenance downtime, returns to the shuttle docks. Until we are fully accomodated I request permission to follow, yes. * Takedown transforms and rams his way through the Con group * Soviet and co' take to the air in robot mode and people call ME wordy... * Slipstream snickers Permission granted, hehe * Crosscut is hit by Takedown Strikers, fan out and fire at will! * Battalion grabs on to Anvil mid-air and slams him into the side of the building * Roadkill brings out his rifle * Soviet fires at Roadkill * Roadkill ducks and returns fire * Anvil punches Battalion in the gut * Sunspot blasts flames into the air. So c'mon already, lets find some place t'fly! * Battalion returns the attack with a blast of flames to Anvil's face * Crosscut stands and pulls out a large claymore * Waitstate TFs to flight mode * Dark_Star transforms to flight mode * Winter fires an ice blast at the back of Battalion and turns to Soviet * All three beast shells suddenly appear looks like I'm the bottleneck here, heh. I'll try and keep up Captain, I suggest a retreat? *to Winter* Agreed, we don't have enough information yet. Heh, we'll make sure not to leave ya too far behind, mighty leader. ;) *the seekers break off and once again take to the air* * Roadkill stops firing at them and watches them retreat * Overdose fires another blade into the air slicing Winter's wing Strikers, return to the Nimitz! *flies off* * Sunspot goes to see if Magnum's okay. *the Strikers tf and fly into the distance* ...well, that was fun... I wasn't aware "ugly" was so clonable. * Roadkill wanders over to Maxy and Sunny. Heh, you'd be surprised. * Splitwit -finally- arrives at the scene of the battle "Aw great, I missed all the fun!" * Maximum-Magnum breaks an arm out of the ice "*grunts* Dont worry, I'll be fine..." Well if you want them, they went that way. ::points:: good luck trying to catch up though. * Battalion helps by breathing fire to melt the ice Here, let me help... ... Thanks but not interested. * Sunspot uses her flamethrowers to melt the ice. * Maximum-Magnum finally dislodges himself from the ice (Thanks!) and stands up. *darkly* It's over, Fuse. Lousy Decepticons. Don't they have Autobots they should be fighting or something? They said somthing about 'information' pleh, how is THAT important? * Slipstream, Dark Star, and finally Wait arrive at some aerial playgro--er, obstacle course place. ;) * The same frigate from 2 RPs ago quickly flies past the Freedom before disappearing into foldspace Hmm. If they're after information about lonac, it means we might run into them again. What do they want with us? * Waitstate reads the sign. "City of Craft Aerial Park" I have no idea. A park? I thought we were to fly. Oh well, at least this area, even though its a dump, didn't get too trashed. A few burn marks, nothing serious. I think the term "Aerial" implies that Park? * Ignition flies past WS, DS and SS Is he to join us in parking? ooh, I think it's got some race courses... I haven't raced in years... * Sunspot looks up. "You okay now, Max?" heh, no way. You'd win without a speed inhibitor, no contest lol, true. *sees Ignition* Hey! *chases after him* * Maximum-Magnum looks over the cracked armor on his side and shoulder blade. "I'll live." * Maximum-Magnum takes his cloak out of subspace and drapes it over his body, covering the wounds. * Slipstream catches up to Ignition we aren't going to be "parking"... it's a term for an open recreational area Seems my database requires upgrades. * Ignition flies past them again with the sound of a muffled screaming Backtrack * Lifeblood wonders what to do with himself. * Slipstream pulls up alongside Ignition's port wing and keeps pace I say we regroup with the rest of the bots here on the planet. You are a DEAD BOT, BOY! DEAD!!!! * Sunspot looks up at Magnum again. "Did you know those guys?" *To Sunspot* Only the green one. * Waitstate enters the park and heads over to an appropriately sized ring maze Friends or enemies? Friend once, I don't know what he is now. * Sunspot nods. I think they looked kinda familiar... The black one called them the Strikers. ... Didn't he? Yeah. Strikers... something like that. Odd, seeker squadrons usually don't have names like that. * Roadkill tfs back to truck mode how d'ya know? * Waitstate accidentally nicks a ring, and is relieved to discover the park uses saftey fields I'm familiar with Decepticon Heirarchy * Slipstream starts one of the more challenging obstacle runs Aah. Fair enough. Its weird, but... I think I, that is to say Splitdeath, knew that black one. Oh? * Dark_Star follows Waitstate I...I've seen them...once... Yeah, I think he was named Soviet. He was really serious about his work. You have? * Sunspot nods. When was this? Not long enough ago. Bad experience, aye? * Waitstate slows down and lets Dark Star catch up * Slipstream easily completes the course and goes to find Wait and DS Simple course. Is this supposed to be considered fun? * Ignition does some barrel rolls just to torment his captive * Dark_Star nicks a ring and transforms to robot mode it's not much of a maze if you follow the person in front of you Anyway, thats about all I can remember about Soviet. * Dark_Star fires at the ring * Dark_Star transforms back to flight mode I do not understand the purpose of this. well, to really enjoy it you have to deactivate most of your sensors and mapping software. Otherwise there's no point So, when did you see those guys, Sunspot? * Slipstream catches up to Wait and DS and flies upside down above them heya guys, having fun? :) Just before I came here. I don't know much about them, I just...I just recognize them. well, I was. Mr. No-Fun is kinda a downer tho, heh * Ignition flies up to the other three This is killer! Ah well, think we should tell the bossbot? aw, poor Wait. Heya Ignition If they're gonna keep bothering us, he should know. * Slipstream casually barrelrolls All right. * Waitstate ducks out of the way let's keep it till we get back to the ship though, aye? hey, watch it! .... who wants to tell him? * Ignition goes into a roll and follows I wasn't anywhere near ya! There was at least half a meter clearance, heh. * Dark_Star shuts down his sensors and mapping software that's better... Works for me, Killer * Waitstate rockets ahead, choosing forks at random * Dark_Star flys after Slipstream You should be careful, Slip, we aren't the CHINESE, afterall! heh! I -was- being careful. * Dark_Star flies past Slipstream and Ignition * Slipstream pulls out of the ring course and heads for one of the more challenging tracks If they're going to keep attacking us they're putting the whole ship in danger... This is way too easy... heh. Ah well, good practice... Say, ya think they had anything to do with that attack from a few weeks ago? Hard to say. Someone should alert Waitstate. The Freedom is vulnerable. I agree with Takedown. * Dark_Star transforms to panther mode and curls up on a platform at the end of the course he chose * Sunspot nods. * Roadkill hesitates, then nods reluctantly. Okay, again... who wants to tell him..? not me, heh. Maxy started it, -he- should tell Wait. * Maximum-Magnum stays silent. I could. He doesn't have anything against me yet. ...yet. Hehehe. *snickers* * Slipstream flies around, zoom Yah, you tell 'im, Sunny And I'll be right over here, diggin' your grave.. Erm... what do I say? whatever comes to mind. works for me, usually. ;) Just tell him we were attacked by a bunch of Seekers. * Waitstate finishes up the maze, then decides to find a speed tunnel If you wouldn't mind, leave out the part about me and Fuse. * Dark_Star spots Waitstate Was there a delay in your completion of the course? Okay, I'll try... *comm* Uh, Waitstate? This is Sunspot... nope, just having fun in there Prayin' to Primus... [comm] Yeah? * Slipstream zooms out of the course she was in and zooms into a different one Psst, tell him how much you love being in LONAC, first! *comm* Um, there were these Decepticons, and they attacked us, and everybody says they were the same ones who attacked us before, so...um...maybe we should be careful, okay? [comm] sure thing. Might wanna relay that to planetary and drydock security [comm] 'Kay, I'll do that, then... Um, Sunspot out. Did he kill you yet? * Diablo exits recharge cycle and leaves his quarters I...I don't think he was too mad... ... .... lucky. Okay, call him again and ask him where the REAL Waitstate is! Could you talk to the planetary security, though? That was hard. I'll do it. Thanks. * Maximum-Magnum walks off away from the group and comm's the security *talks* * Sunspot sits down on the ground and sighs. * Roadkill idles in truck mode * Maximum-Magnum closes the comm, having not even talked to the security for more than a cycle. * Sunspot, feeling upset and somewhat frightened, idly wonders where Thrashmane went off to. That's it?! *nods* Slipstream zooms around, zoom The planetary security will keep their optics open for the seekers. I suggest we return to the shuttle docks for now. * Maximum-Magnum transforms to tank mode, his cloak disappearing into subspace in the process. * Ignition and Backtrack head off for open fields for target practice Going back, then, Split? * Diablo walks down some road, knocking any drunken fools in his way to the ground Yeah, I suppose I'll head back *tfs* * Slipstream zooms around and catches up with Waitstate. I'll catch up. * Waitstate sees Slip, then realizes Dark Star has wandered off All right! * Splitwit drives back to the docks * Ignition finally lands and opens the cockpit * Backtrack climbs/falls out * Sunspot watches him fly off, sighs, and tfs to hovercar mode. * Maximum-Magnum is still in tank mode, but not moving anywhere Can you make it, Max? *To Sunspot* Lifeblood is a doctor, correct? Yeah. * Roadkill has to all appearances, fallen asleep in truck mode near Maxy He'll take care of you. * Ignition transforms to bot mode * Maximum-Magnum doesn't say anything, instead heading off to the docks as well * Slipstream lands near Igni and Backtrack having fun? :) * Splitwit reaches the docks, TFs, and heads up for a bar or somthing. * Sunspot keeps it slow to make sure Magnum makes it back okay. * Roadkill rolls off after Sunny * Backtrack glares at Ignition "I'm about to." Hehe, I think y'better get away while y'still can, Ignition. Good point. You really. REALLY should. ... * Slipstream snickers * Ignition Transforms and flies off * Sunspot eventually makes it back to the docks. * Roadkill arrives back at the docks soon after Sunny