* Waitstate changes topic to "-=2001.286=- Let's Rock and RP" * Splitwit humms a merry tune as he saunters down a random hallway I was strollin' through the park one day.... in the very very month of may... * Waitstate sits on the bridge, kinda bored so... status updates anyone? * Roadkill is at the comm station on the bridge * Anchor scuttles around somewhere dark [comm] Shadowpaw to bridge nothin's happening, there's yer status update. * Sunspot is on the bridge pestering Cirrus on her break from the repairs. [comm] Bridge here, y'rang? Orbit is stable. ooo, I had to correct it for .00012 degrees a while ago. Yay! Nothing new here, unless discovering that the black slime from Greterikian artifacts is actually residual leftovers of an acient organism is anything exciting to you [comm] I've finished my patrol down here, no unusual activity to report Nope. Nor something I wanted to know particularly... * Waitstate shudders a bit Well, repairs are almost done, but you know that Can I load a videogame on the main viewer? I wanna show Sunspot. Yeah! I wanna see a game! [comm] Good work 'paw, come on home. * Anchor barly manages to squeeze through a tiny vent grid underneith. Roadkills station. [comm] That's why I'm calling, should I come back now or keep searching? THe south east presinct hasn't been--- hang on a second... * Anchor quickly reattaches the vent cover with his tail, and looks around the bridge. eh, fine... Use viewer 2. just keep the volume down * Roadkill just blinks at Anchor What the slag were y'doin' down there, monkeyboy? Looking around. ... 'kay then. Anchor, why are you on the bridge? Because I've never been here before. * Anchor leaps and rebounds off the consol, and ends up hanging from the celing above Roadkill. * Chameleon fixes stuff in his meltas Ever consider there might be a reason? /:) * Sunspot watches the monkey. [comm] What's goin' on, Shadowpaw? I think I'm entitled to a certain ammount of freedom here. [comm] I'm heading back, be there soon. * Waitstate looks bemused How so? * several spiderbots run through engineering and hide well [comm] Righty then, see ya soon. *whispers* Have you seen this new guy, Cirrus? He's a monkey! *Sarcastic* Because I'm a monkey. uh-huh * Anchor glances at Sunspot, "Ook." The bridge is restricted to authorised personnel only. Unless you've been given a job to do here, you shouldn't be here regardless of whether you think so or not. He's right Very well. * Anchor drops down off the celing Should I use my own entrance, or would you be kind enough to allow me to use the more civilized doorway? heh, the door only locks from the outside * Waitstate motions gracefully toward it * Anchor takes his leave with a wave of his tail That was interesting I'll say. Oh yeah, Shadowpaw's on her way back If you say so *in shuttle* [comm] Freedom, need landing clearance. Clear 'em * Roadkill clears the shuttle for landing and keys open the bay doors * Shuttle lands * Shadowpaw heads for deck 6 * Powerplay continues work on several projects * Cirrus loads the latest shoot-em-up on Main Viewer 2 * Sunspot watches neat video game stuff. * Anchor strokes his monkey-chin and tinkers with some stuff in his shuttle * Shadowpaw soon arrives at the Bridge Waitstate, uh, can we talk? *motions to Wait's office door* How was- hm, ok. sure. * Waitstate gets up and goes to his office * Shadowpaw follows * Shadowpaw takes a seat * Waitstate sits as well is something wrong? And patrol was fine, till just now anyways It's about Mystery Just as I was reporting in, I spotted a poster of sorts, so I went over and had a better look. * Waitstate listens, concerned It was a wanted poster * Roadkill blinks as he hears what sounds like something scrabbling through the air vents above, then shrugs and ignores it. Someone has a price on Mystery Probably someone who knew him from before he got beat up Guess they found out he wasn't dead... That's... hard to believe. Even as amnesiac, he just doesnt seem like the criminal type... * Chameleon finishes fixing his meltas, then leaves his quarters If he was a criminal at all, he coulda just been a civvie who was at the wrong place and time... true It's a big reward offered... whatever it he used to know, or still might know, someone sure as heck doesn't want him to tell anyone well, we'll protect him if someone comes looking, of course. I can't imagine what it is... none of my checks turned anything up when we found him A reward big enough to give the Freedom another refit, Waitstate... He knows something big, so whatever it is would be hard to find out I guess... And if anyone came looking, I don't think it'd be a simple fight... which kinda gets me to the point I think it would be best if I took Mystery and left... assuming all is working properly, we -can- defend ourselves. the Striker attack was just a fluke. I know... but LONAC has enough enemies as it is... Shadowpaw, if I can't protect my own, then none of this is worthwhile... We've just got ourselves back together after the last attack, and if there's posters around this planet, there's a good chance there could be another attck rigth around the corner. I don't doubt it's safe here, but all the same... * Waitstate sighs where will you go? surely going solo can't be safer than staying I already know where I'm headed, I'll leave contact details with you. With the aid of some contacts of mine, we can be there as quick as a space fold, literally. And assuming you're as good at hacking as you say, you *just* might be able to contact me to say hi now and then I'll be expecting it you know ;) * Waitstate laughs is that a challenge? heh Heh, the security in place WILL be quite a challenge for you, that I can say:) Well... *sigh* I hate this, you know that? If Mystery wasn't so freaked out by our docs, I'd have them build him a new body. So do I. do you need a ride to wherever you're going? No, I can organise a pick up from the terminal in my quarters The Freedom isn't the only ship with space fold technology ;) Of this I am aware, heh * Diablo makes his way to the bar * Sunspot continues watching the pretty game. I should go, uh, pack, I guess can I at least throw a going away party? I doubt Mystery would want to come, but for you at least? And end up table top dancing again? No thanks :) heh, you always were one of my better customers back in the day ;) If you tell, I'll have you killed :P * Diablo walks into the bar and moves straight towards the back heh, your secret's safe with -me-. Can't say about the others ;) Get ya anythin, Diab? No I better get started, talk later... * Shadowpaw leaves Wait's office and heads for her quarters * Waitstate sighs once more just two left... * Waitstate returns to the bridge What was that about? * Sunspot looks up as Waitstate comes in. Hi! anything exciting happen while I was gone? Nope, not at all Oh, except some odd sound in the air vents, but that's prolly just a spiderbot or Anchor. *shrugs* heh I suppose a dull spot is a welcome relief welcome relief if y'like being bored outta yer mind, sure. hehe Better than having holes blown into the hull I suppose infinitely True, true. Twilight and Starstorm finished up their patrol outside, don't have any others rostered now. Don't think we need to anymore now anyway Mmhmm. So when are we leavin' this rock? * Hyperion makes his way to the bridge You're probably right. Sunspot, how is the ship? I assume it's about finished if you're up here playing games Yeah, the repair work is finished. Panelbeater and I patched up the last of the holes in the floor an hour ago. Yay, hehe. Holes in the floor ain't very healthy. good... and the perimiter security system? All fixed up. We shouldn't have any problems with THAT again. I saw to it myself. * Cuffs turns from the security station at the rear of the bridge where he was running tests Internal security installments are also completed, sir. good. very good. Still no sign of Magnum, huh? cancel the patrol rotation. I'm sure everyone will be relieved Gladly Hitchhike and I have only to test the upgraded energy nets, all else is running nonimally. no. no one found a trace of him, unfortunately * Hyperion arrives outside the bridge and pushes the button * Sunspot sighs. [comm] come on in. You're on the access list now * door opens * Hyperion enters Computer, locate Admiral chuckles That designation is not found. Heh, come on now! Computer, locate Admiral LILWALL Admiral Lilwall is on the bridge. He's always good for a laugh I wonder why it's called the bridge, it's not like it's built over water Computer, why is it called the bridge? Etymology database is currently unavailable. Please ask again later. Ah, forget it * Ruse travels to the bridge * Diablo checks over the alterations made to his drone body So, anything of interest happening at the moment? The ship seems to be finished. Aries discovered some black slime used to be alive oh yes, highlight of MY day, that Cirrus is showing me a nifty game! * Waitstate points to the violent spectacle on viewer 2 Not exactly, technically the slime was never alive, you see, it's just the left overs of something that used to be alive. Wanna come watch? * Ruse knocks at the bridge door Hello? Sweety? Are you in there? No less fascinating Hello! Is there anything that I should be doing? Actually it is rather interesting, the particular organism in question is still around, and none of them have ever turned into slime after death, not even after a thousand years, so it's kind of-- I'll believe you. Anyone home? Take a station if you want * Waitstate lets Ruse in out of boredom, heh Woo! So this is where the party is at * Hyperion nods and sits at a station Hi, Ruse! Hey Sunny, how's my favorite lady? I'm watchin' Cirrus play a game! What's new Ruse? Heh heh Drill Master and Scamp are playing some holo game, Pong I think it was Amethyst and Diamond Fire are meditating and Dark Star is locked up in his dungeon So's I thought I'd stop by the bridge Pong? isn't that a few centuries old? At least, heh Yeah, but so are some of us ;) good point. * Aries spins around in his seat "They meditate? What for?" Beats me, Dark Star insists it helps us function better as a team We usually do it together, but the rest of us got bored Teamwork is good. But then, why don't you all do it? Of all the bots we've had on board, he's still one of the most unusual mainly 'cause we dont know anything about him Yeah, there are some things about him he even keeps from us maybe I should try and get him involved with something. Him and Autumn. ROFLOL not together, hehe So in some cases, you can say he leaves us in the "Dark" We could have a big party! hehe One look at him and I think her spark would extinguish right there and then I wanna have a biiiiiiiiig ship-wide party! We could have a party and then not invite Dark Star, that'll stick in his craw! That's kind of counter-productive, dont you think? Perhaps you're right, we won't invite you then Actually a relaunch party is kinda overdue, would be nice to hold it on the lower OBs deck heheh And there can be dancing, and games, and music... oo, I'm supplyin' the music, in that case... yeah! I can dance, 10 credits a lesson * Ruse does the white tornado * Ruse does "around the world" Woo! when did my bridge become a playground? heh, you dance alone often, don't you, Ruse? *turns back to his console* I have no idea, hehe Commander Waitstate, I hardly think a party is feasible, we could come under attack at any time. Attack from what? who's out there that we haven't thrashed? Haven't we been attacked enough already? Well what do you do for fun, Cuffs? well, you don't -have- to attend. I don't have time for fun, sir. oh come on, everyone's got time for at least a li'l bit of fun! Heh, you work too much, Cuffs. If you didn't reveiw security protocols every day you'd probably get some free time for a change * Moonstone wakes up from where he was sleeping near Sunspot's feet and chirps at all the commotion. Several million years ago there was rarely time for fun For millions of years to follow the horrid conditions continued Until... RUSE! pfft, hail Ruse. heh I thought that was when the horrid conditions STARTED ;) heh, open the doors to the bridge and I'll prove you wrong! * Admiral-Lilwall opens the bridge doors egotistical much, Ruse? ;) There ya go, now what? ;) * Amethyst and Diamond Fire walk onto the bridge I brought the ladies! You sure they didn't come to drag you away? ;) heheh, is that a bad thing? Not for us :) this is a switch... more people than stations on the bridge * Diamond Fire walks up to Cuffs I love a bot in uniform Take a picture, Grey One, you probably won't see it often * Amethyst leans against the wall Why would a bot be wearing clothing? Two's company, three's a crowd * Diamond Fire turns to Ruse Man, this guy really does need to loosen up what is 9 then? A train wreck? * Waitstate looks around that sounds about right A party! Party works. ;) Anyhoo, I've got some energy cells that're gonna die on me if they're not used fast Any takers? No thanks I have other matters to attend to. I'm sure someone up in the bar would appreciate it Any small ones? That's funny Cuffs, 'cause down in engineering they have anti-matters to attend to Good one Dia! Learn from the best ;) surely you don't mean him? hehe So when are we gonna have this party? 24/7 baby, Earth time! [comm to Download] Hey Download, you up to setting up a party? [comm] When? [comm to Download] Now, if possible. [comm] NOW? Whats the occassion? [comm to Download] Officially, the ship's relaunch. [comm to Download] Unofficially, because we're bored as slag. Hehe, and that's the truth. This party will be a great opportunity for us all to get to have fun * Sunspot sits down and plays with Moonstone for a bit. * Ruse leans over to Waitstate and whispers happy crew, happy customers, if you catch my drift [comm] Aha... well, uh, I guess so... it'll take a little while though... [comm to Download] That's fine. But don't take -too- long, heh [comm] Pft, how much do you think I can do? I'll try and round up some help Help me Ronda, help help me Ronda [comm to Download] I'm sure Terra would love to help. She's big on brand recognition though, so be careful ;) Act now, supplies are limited Ooooo, we're gonna have a party, and it's gonna be all kinds of fun... And eeeeeeeeeeeeevrybody's gonna go... [comm] Alright, the bar'll be set up soon then I guess. [comm] Assuming you want it here that is I'ts a party an' we'll go if we wanna, go if we wanna... hehehe. [comm to Download] Hm, good question... I plan to invite the whole ship's complement. You think the bar would handle that much traffic at once? assuming everyone comes aside from the usual holdouts? [comm] It's a big bar... [comm to Download] Quite true. If the bar works for you, it works for me. I've always been fond of it you know ;) [comm] Ok Hey Diablo, this place is about to be set up for a get together, you might wanna escape while you can * Download goes about setting up * Sunspot goes over to Roadkill. *whisper* "We should make sure eeeeeeverybody shows up!" Danger danger, warning! Might stay. Could be... fun. *whispers back* Eeeeverybody, aye? and how d'ya plan t'do that? ;) Suit yourself Um... I dunno. *chuckles* Well, you could go around to everyone and use your 'cute' factor t'get 'em t'come. ;) I dunno, the sorts who wouldn't want to come in the first place seem immune... Hmmm... Ooo, could I do the announcements? Attention LONAC shoppers, we have a blue plate special at Neutral Ground Blue Plate? /:) I suppose that's an interesting pun. I know too much Earth pop-culture. I should purge my database... it's huge, ugh I didn't think we had anyone shopping right now... Hehe, it's only useless info until ya need it. ;) heh, quite true * Cuffs leaves the bridge unnoticed It was already pretty big, and certain former crewmembers only inflated it Earth TV is my specialty So I figured, heh I'm a Junkion, born and raised Heh, hope you don't pay too much attention to stuff from the 1930s, damn dull stuff On Junkion is where I spent most of my days Not the first I've known, believe me Chillin' out max * Waitstate pretends he doesnt recognize that and relax'n all cool We get it, really So how long will this party take to set up? I'm not sure. Probably not TOO long. why don't you all go and try and get people hyped up? /:) That's a good idea! Amethyst * Trihorn and Direclaw sit in the lower obs deck, staring down at space Yay! You wanna come, Roadkill? We'll go get people! * Amethyst Transforms to cycle mode and Ruse hops onto her seat * Diamond Fire follows suit and holds onto Ruse Not on the slagging bridge! * The trio speed off of the bridge Nah, think I'll trail down later. go on ahead and rouse people. ;) Wow, the bridge is actually nearly empty again, feels normal :) * Sunspot picks up Moonstone and goes to look for people to pester. Normal? is there such a thing in lonac? ;) Only on the bridge, pretty much wow, I'm amazed. * Cirrus tries to stay inconspicuous as he continues playing his game * Aries finishes up at his console and leaves the bridge * Lightning bumps into Sunspot I think I may stay here while this party is occuring Hi! * Roadkill leans back in his chair and hums to himself slightly We're gonna have a big relaunch party down in the bar soon! Party? Yeah! There's gonna be music, and dancing, and, um, drinking and stuff. You should come! you sure? I'm pretty sure there will be at least a few there who haven't gotten a chance to meet you yet in a non-combat situation * Lightning stares at Sunspot unimpressed for a few moments before continuing past Then I shall be elsewhere. Hmpf. No luck there... * Crevas zooms around the empty hallways I am fairly sure. I have been online for 7,024,135 years without a need for parties. * Crevas spots Sunspot too late and ends up crashing into the wall while trying to avoid her Eek! Poor lil' thing... * Crevas rights himself and clears his thoughts Hey, you wanna help me tell everyone we're having a party? well, I guess if you want to watch the bridge, that's ok. * Crevas beeps excitedly about a party, then zooms off Yay! Okay, now where should I go... * A crash can be heard further away, followed by Lightning cursing loudly [comm] Waitstate, I'd like to appologize for Ruse's behavior. I can assure you it won't happen again. If you don't mind, I'd clean whatever mess they may have left on the bridge * Sunspot winces, then giggles a little to herself. * Crevas goes flying past Sunspot travelling the other way [comm to DM] Heh, it's no problem. I think we needed the, er, excitement at the moment anyway [comm] Waitstate, I'm almost done down here, by the time everyone arrives everything will be finished. [comm] you gonna be helping behind the bar, right? * Sunspot goes up to the observation deck. "Anyone home?" * Ghost-Stalker makes her way to a sim room [comm to Download] Sure thing. I'm not sure I remember -how- to "mingle" heh Sunspot, nice to see you [comm] Very well then, but if you need my services I will be available Hey hey, it's Sunspot, come up to mingle? [comm to Download] I was kinda counting on it actually /:) We're having a party down in the bar soon! You guys wanna come? [comm] Oh yeah, I've set everything up in the ventral OBs deck BTW, seemed like the clean up job would be easier if it were there ;) [comm to Download] Hm, that's probly a good idea. Did you have any trouble with the portable bar stuff? A party? I'm in to party anytime! Hey, Roadkill, tell Sunspot the party's moved to the ventral obs deck? no probs. Sounds like a good idea after the recent events [comm] Yo, Sunny one, party's down at the ventral observation deck now, 'kay? [comm] Not too much, I'm glad you had a cargo elevator installed nearby during the refit [comm] Oh, okay, I'll let everyone know. Are you doing a general announcement when it starts? [comm] That'd prolly be a good idea. [comm] Okay, thanks for the update! * Admiral-Lilwall's console beeps some kind of alert at him Hey, we've got a fire Plaza, shop 8 Change of plans, it's gonna be in the ventral obs deck now. There'll be an announcement just before it starts, but get ready! Spread the word! That's Snake-Eyes' store I'll be there Whoa, not good. woo! you know I'll be there * Admiral-Lilwall activates something that puts out the fire Thanks, guys! * Sunspot goes to look for more people to tell. * Snake-Eyes gets doused in anti fire stuff while trying to put out the fire It's taken care of now, Lil? Great. :| [comm to Snake-Eyes] You ok up there? Is now Heh, lucky. [comm] yeah, one of my candles fell over and set alight some of my wood carvings. Nothing too serious heh, I keep wanting to say "down". Still not used to the new position of the bridge [comm to S-E] ouch... any damage? [comm] Nothing really. Two items for the trash, a small scorch mark on the shelf, and me covered in fire retardant, no biggie [comm] sorry O:) * Diablo leaves the bar and returns to his quarters [comm to S-E] Trash? Slag, I know how much wood carvings can go for. Was it real or synth? [comm] we're having a party on the lower OBs deck if you think it'll cheer you up * Sunspot arrives in the residential area and knocks on doors. * Twilight answers the knock at his door "Yes?" We're having a party soon! You wanna come? [comm] I always use the real thing, but they were some of my smaller pieces so it isn't a big cost loss. And I'll be at the party I guess, after I clean up It'll be fun! Hmm... There'll be, um...fun stuff! Might as well. Better than doing the nothing that I have been doing... Yay! Where will it be? [comm to S-E] Alright then. See you there :) Good! It'll be in the ventral obs deck in a little bit, there'll be an announcement when it starts. All right. See ya there! * Sunspot goes to knock on some more doors. * Twilight nods and starts off for the ventral obs deck Hm. Should we wander off to the party place now, Wait? *hears the knock and gets nervous like* Y-yes? If you want to. I don't know if Download is quite ready yet Hi! I don't mean to bother you or anything, but, um, we're gonna have a party, if you wanna come. Heh, we can help him finish setting up then, at least. There's gonna be some stuff, and, um, it'll be fun. And you should come. n-no... thank y-you... * Roadkill gets up and gestures to the bridge door. "After you, hehe." Oh, um, okay then. Bye! * Autumn Beauty goes back to watering her plants in her quarters * Sunspot knocks on some more doors. Well, Hyperion, if you're sure you don't want to attend the party... ? * Autumn Beauty goes to place the water canister away, and notices the plant she brought on board from Sabel has doubled in size since a few minutes ago * Recoil opens his door Oh my... Hello little bot! How are you? :) Hi! We're gonna have a big party! Wanna come? Hmm... I guess so. I was just cleaning my weapons, but I guess that can wait. * Just behind Recoil, dozens of guns and bombs and other scary things are visible I'm sure. I might go a little later, perhaps * Admiral-Lilwall gets up and moves to exit the bridge, "How about you, Cirrus?" * Lightning enters the bridge It's gonna be in the ventral obs deck soon. There'll be an announcement when it starts. Me? Miss a party? Never! I just want to get to the save point first :) Count on me being there then. :) * Trihorn and Direclaw still stare down through the floor of the lower obs deck, ignoring everything else Okay! See ya soon! Bye! * Recoil waves, then starts polishing a rather large pistol as he goes back in *whisper* Mental note: never light a match anywhere near his quarters. * Roadkill leaves the bridge with the others and heads for the ventral obs deck. I've never seen a plant grow so fast. The other specimens on Sabel didn't seem to grow this fast * Cirrus runs ahead of the others to the lift and starts pushing the button repeatedly Hehe, a li'l overeager, ain't we Cirrus? * Sunspot goes to look for more potential partiers. * Twilight arrives at the obs deck and finds a nice shadowy corner to lurk in *lift, walky, walky, obs deck, yay!* * Wait and co. arrive. The party can now begin! ;) [comm] OBs deck is ready, Waitstate *walks in* We know, hehe I'm afraid some of us got a bit impatient, Download /:) Hey, grey one, might be an idea t'announce the party t'the rest of the ship now, aye? good idea sometimes I do have 'em. ;) heh [Shipwide Comm] Attention everyone: Come on down to the ventral observation deck, the very BOTTOM of the ship, for our much belated Relaunch party! Drinks, dancing, and good company, with a view only beat by open space itself! *mockapplauds* Veery nice, Wait. *All my bots aside Lightning and Autumn arrive and start doing party stuff* Yay! hey, it isn't many places where you can look -down- and see space * Sunspot stops knocking on doors and goes down to the obs deck. Hehe, true. and an odd feeling it is, too. * Sunspot gets to the party. Yay, party! The 1st spilled drink will be an interesting occasion ;) hehehe, that it will. * Waitstate takes his position behind the bar setup * Roadkill sits on one of the barstools and spins around on it a little. Barkeep, one of your finest, if y'will. ;) * Sunspot runs over to the bar. * Chameleon goes to where the party is, stands next to Twilight and leaves chameleon mode "Boo" * Waitstate passes over some of the nicest stuff DL brought down * Twilight blinks and stares at Cham for a moment. So is the fun happening yet? hey Sunny. Nice enough turnout. Missing a few I was hoping for, but oh well :) Boo to you, too. * Roadkill takes a swig of his drink Ooo, nice. *looking grave* I tried, but even I can only do so much, I'm afraid. it's ok :) we have some real party poopers on this ship.