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Post by chromalfean on Dec 10, 2008 16:07:07 GMT -5
"these are merely plans. what makes you think they've already carried out the construction of such a platform? couldn't it still be in the development stages?"
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Post by doc on Dec 11, 2008 20:47:14 GMT -5
(Balus)
The Talus sargeant smiles, as do her buddies. "What do you think guys? Should we give him a fair warning? Or let him find out first hand?"
A Seerman with a bionic arm shouts out. "Hey, no one warned me!" he laughs.
An woman in her mid-forties lights a cigar. "Easy Slycer. Give him a break."
A few others banter in opinions before the Talus Sargeant shuts them down. "Sit down, kiddo, and I'll tell you"
(Solaxis)
The Captain responds calmly. "Either way, it increases the urgency of this mission."
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Post by dakota on Dec 12, 2008 5:49:36 GMT -5
Balus sat down intently, planning to listen close. Probably a little too eager, once again showing he was a rookie.
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Post by chromalfean on Dec 13, 2008 5:57:54 GMT -5
"agreed. I did not mean to imply otherwise."
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Post by doc on Dec 17, 2008 18:42:20 GMT -5
(Balus)
Slycer (the Seerman with the bionic arm). "The first thing that always gets you is the smell."
The Talus sargeant shakes her head. "No, you hear them first. The way they breath with those holes in their necks. It's a flutter as it goes past the skin valve."
A male Talus corporal with tattoos on his arms. "I gotta go with the Sarge, Slycer"
THe Sargeant continues. "Now, they're big. Bigger than you even. What you gotta keep in mind is that they got a lot of weight on their necks, with all that bone in their heads."
"And their tiny brains and beady bug-eyes" Slycer adds.
"Now, they'll usually try and go for the short range kill. Hand to Hand, if they think they can manage. Big guy like you? They'll probably try it to prove their manhood. It's a big thing for their careers if they can take down the more dangerous enemies."
Slycer. "Always keep a surprise for'em, and let them come in, think you're done for, and then." A pair of blades crackling with energy extend from the housings of his bionic arms. "No mercy."
The sargeant finishes. "Don't worry, big kid. We'll watch your back on this one. Maybe even get you a nice trophy for ma and pa back home."
(Solaxis)
Captain Robhen looks at you. "What is your preference as to how you wish to act in this operation? Plus, any suggestions you wish to offer will be considered along with the ones I'm formulating."
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Post by dakota on Dec 18, 2008 10:31:09 GMT -5
Balus fought to keep the scowl off his face. " Thanks Sarge, maybe I can give it to them as a homecoming present. " He couldn't help but smirk. Then his pride got the better of him," I think I could handle myself against a Tarlok." He looked at Slycer. " They really stink that bad?"
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Post by chromalfean on Dec 19, 2008 1:39:12 GMT -5
"What is the shuttle's short-range flight speed?"
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Post by doc on Dec 19, 2008 12:02:33 GMT -5
(Balus)
Slycer chuckles. "Man. I remember being like you kid." as he pats his bionic arm. "Learned that the hard way when I was your age. And yeah, they stink, particularly when they put on that sleg stuff...they puke it out and use it like a liquid bandage."
The Sargeant cuts in. "Alright, enough shop talk, go get your gear checked. We head out for the shuttle soon enough."
(Solaxis)
"Mach 4, although it's slower in an atmosphere except on re-entry."
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Post by chromalfean on Dec 19, 2008 18:27:16 GMT -5
"in that case, Von and I will accompany the shuttle crew. what would you suggest would be her best protection? Von, I want you to take whatever precautions the Captain recommends."
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Post by dakota on Dec 19, 2008 21:51:45 GMT -5
" They do what?" Balus said in disgust, but let it drop as he followed the others to get his gear issued and checked out. He was determined to prove his worth and get past being ' the rookie'.
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Post by doc on Dec 19, 2008 23:33:50 GMT -5
(Solaxis)
"Very well. Your assistant will be given a full EVA suit. Report to the flight deck and I'll make sure the crew is notified"
(Balus)
You go to your locker, where you have a streamlined rocketpack, Particle Beam Rifle, and Space suit at the ready. All custom fitted. The others are checking their gear as they put it on.
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Post by chromalfean on Dec 20, 2008 8:14:47 GMT -5
"thank you, Captain" Solaxis leads the way to the flight deck telling Von "just stick close to the soldiers if we meet opposition"
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Post by dakota on Dec 20, 2008 10:07:54 GMT -5
Balus went through a field check of his gear as he learned in training before suiting up, much slower than the others.
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Post by doc on Dec 20, 2008 10:19:48 GMT -5
(Kiadan)
The Captain pages you to report to the command deck on a matter of urgency.
(Solaxis and Balus)
The two of you are on the flight deck, getting into the shuttle, as Von is suited up and Balus and his crew are there. You also see Major Trokyr, but he's only wearing a small breather and his (clearly non-environmental) uniform.
"We move out shortly, All aboard"
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Post by chromalfean on Dec 20, 2008 10:38:09 GMT -5
Solaxis smiles at Balus in passing as they board the shuttle "well we meet again specialist. so you're our escort on this mission? I know you have a job to do, and we don't want to be a burden or hinder your mission in any way, but if you can, please try to watch out for my assistant?"
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