CHAPTER 7: CROSSROADS

[jeflint]

Jan 25, 2010 16:57:47 GMT -5 doc said:

(Kiadan)

Kiadan's assistant points you to a control mechanism. "I think we can get you real-time communication with the expeditionary team. On that line Doctor."

“I understand you are the brave individuals who are searching the whales,” Kiadan says into the communicator. “Their massive size should prove advantageous for you. However if you are hit by a fin or their tail it will be an honor to examine your mutilated corpses.” She’s quiet for a moment. “I naturally wish you to return unharmed, the loss of sentient life would be horrible.”

“What equipment did you bring with you?”

[dakota]

" Equipment?" Balus couldn't help but question, suppressing a shiver at Kiadan's comments. " doctor, I'm security. I'm just sightseeing here I'm afraid. Take more than a nudge out of the way to hurt me though, especially through Krystal's forcefield."

[sasqaricious]

"I am sure she is joking. But tell her that I have my personal computer and my portable tool belt, I have a camera, some things I use for engineering purposes and the likes. I have also erected a fairly powerful forcefield and such for protection as Balus has already indicated." She continues to fly towards the group of whales.

[doc]

(Fuse)

The Major looks at Fuse. "Just keep a close eye on them - we're not here to shoot at our own people. Or our new friends even."

(Kiadan -As you get their replies...roll on your various science and engineering skills to see what scans Krystal can make with what she has.)

(Krystal and Balus)

You both hover over one of the large elder behmoths, large spikes protruding around the top of its back, as smaller ones pass you by, the gravemetric wake shaking you in your force bubble.

[sasqaricious]

"Wow this is just the coolest thing. Now this is a reason why I agreed to come along. Well no not really as I did not have a choice but still, this makes it all worth while. Don't you think Balus." She flashes him a grin as she navigates through everything trying to dodge the gravemetric sheres as they come.

[dakota]

" What ever you say, Krystal." Balus replied, the gravity ripple unnerving, not having near as much fun as she was.

[sasqaricious]

"I wonder if we get in front if we could lead them away from the ships that would probably be helpful as I am sure that these gravity sheers are not helpful at all. But let us see what the people on the other side of the radio say I suppose." It is at this point she actually looks at Balus. (Not sure she notices that he is not enjoying himself)

[jeflint]

Astronomy & Navigation: – 74% rolled:[dice=100]
Basic Math: – 98% rolled: [dice=100]
Advanced Math: – 98% rolled: [dice=100]
Chemistry: 74% rolled: [dice=100]
Chemistry Analytical: 79% rolled: [dice=100]
Xenology: 94% rolled: [dice=100]
Medical Doctor – 94/84% rolled: [dice=100] & rolled: [dice=100]
Pathology 74% rolled: [dice=100]
Biology: 74% rolled: [dice=100]
Personal Propulsion Mechanics: 54% rolled: [dice=100]
Research: 45% rolled: [dice=100]


Kiadan begins recording the data signaling her research team to do so as well. "Sentients," she says turning back to the visiting aliens. "Any questions before I begin to make a long list of demands upon my staff?"

"I am feeding instructions to you now," Kiadan says. "Please remember to move quickly I calculate those whales will move beyond communication range if you are to slow about your work."[rand=32962853272505244332605831509635127192639445324359867845995249012]

[doc]

(Kiadan)

Your staff busies themselves as the aliens step back

(Fuse, Krystal and Balus)

"This is Captain Roben. We are keeping you on an open channel. Give us your full observations - the creatures, yourselves, and keep talking so we know you are alright. The minute your security is compromised I will send out the Ambassador to retrieve you."

[sasqaricious]

"I guess that leaves you in charge of communications then Balus, and perhaps if it is ok you can explain who this Ambassador is. I mean I am capable of taking us back." She pauses. "Sorry if that comes off as bitchy as I am enjoying the peace out here and the company both you and the whales, well mainly you... wait is the radio comm open?"

[dakota]

Balus nodded with a grin, " Yup, the captain and the rest of the bridge can hear you . Sir, I think we have things well in hand for the moment. These things are massive, and don't seem to notice us. Sir, I recommend you keep the ship clear, the gravity waves these things make probably won't do the ships any good."

[sasqaricious]

Krystal turns a pretty shade of pink when she realizes that the comm was left open and realizes that she will have to check herself for what she says.

[dakota]

Balus couldn't help the urge to laugh. He shuddered as he fought to hold it in.

[jeflint]

"I concur with, Balus was it? The gravity waves generated by these whales could easily cause damage to our ship if we are not careful."

[doc]

(Kiadan)

The measurements you are getting via telemetry from Krystal is nothing short of amazing, you are even getting some ideas on how the creatures generate their gravity waves and move through space. It's a form of gravity manipulation that even surpasses the ship's stardrive.

(Fuse)

The Captain orders the ship to pull away. On the readouts you can see the Errasa fleet has already done so.

(Krystal and Balus)

You manage to get the attention of a baby whale, only about 20 feet long, but with foot long spikes prodtruding from its back, as it nudges against your forcefield as if you were a small ball to play with.

[dice=4] (3x10 = 30 damage to the forcefield)[rand=749190793420720727239357032957443096505567595575517913770810123425]