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Post by doc on Jun 22, 2010 23:23:00 GMT -5
It's been about two weeks since the raider attack - you've mapped a few systems and made repairs, but have had no other contact with intelligent life. The Victory has transited into another star system.
Balus is working command deck security detail while Krystal is working in the engine room.
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Post by dakota on Jun 23, 2010 6:48:39 GMT -5
Balus stood at his post, trying to hide his boredom as he watched the activity on the command deck. These details were tedious, but a neccessary part of his job. The best thing he could do is stay at the ready yet back out of the way.
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Post by sasqaricious on Jun 23, 2010 10:29:54 GMT -5
Kystal unhappy that she is in the engine room again, as she could be working and researching the new objects they retrieved from the ship. But also knowing her skills could be suited to this as well she continues to put her head down and work on it. Using the dull time she thinks of things she could ask Balus to do as she has not seen him much and wondered if he thought of her.
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Post by doc on Jun 24, 2010 17:46:33 GMT -5
"Captain - contact at 0.3 SU." A crew member reports.
Captain Roben's spiderweb scaring seems to flare up. "Communications?"
"Yes sir. and picking up energy signatures consistent with heavy satelitte activity."
"Good. Good. Looks like we've finally found a technological society we can talk to." The Captain smirks slightly.
Then the alarms blare out.
"Sir! we've got satdefenses targetting us! I'm reading lasers, high-energy plasma and nukes!"
Another officer blares out. "Sir! Communications and transmission incoming! It's over-riding the -!"
A high pitched whine blares throughout the ship, on all the decks and speakers. "Please do not be alarmed - this is a warning system of the Vulpese Planetary Triad. Please disarm all weapons systems in order to approach the planet without altercation. You will have 200 seconds to comply."
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Post by sasqaricious on Jun 24, 2010 23:55:13 GMT -5
Krystal hearing the announcement, knowing there is not much she can do afterall, and hopes the bridge crew makes the right decision. Until then she waits for whoever is in charge on the deck to give orders. Until then knowing there is nothing she can do, she continues to focus on the work at hand. As a precaution though she does raise the armour on her own body!
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Post by dakota on Jun 25, 2010 4:26:39 GMT -5
Balus tensed at the announcement. The last two weeks had been slow, but at least he'd had chance to spend some time with Krystal getting to know her. Slow suddenly didn't seem that bad
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Post by doc on Jun 25, 2010 12:43:06 GMT -5
The Captain looks over to Major Trokyr, who simply nods his consent. He turns on the PA system.
"This is Captain Robhen to all stations - disarm all weapons immediately."
(Krystal, need you to power down the weapons).
The Captain beckons Balus to step forward.
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Post by sasqaricious on Jun 25, 2010 17:22:02 GMT -5
Krystal hearing the orders spurs into action to deactivate the weapons.
Computer Operation – [dice=100]/65%
Electrical Engineer – [dice=100]/40%
Weapons Engineering – [dice=100]/45%
She moves as quickly as possible but not so fast as to risk anything.[rand=4202173194341415312128554830338178316084124397376435118218941241198]
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Post by dakota on Jun 26, 2010 22:02:17 GMT -5
Balus did as instructed, "Yes sir?" His nervousness was starting to fade, but not completely, especially when dealing with the captain. He did his best not to let it show.
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Post by doc on Jun 27, 2010 0:34:53 GMT -5
Captain Robhen looks at Balus. "I want you to see what's going to happen next, Corporal."
Krystal gets the weapons powered down in time. The PA system speaks out again.
"We thank you - a diplomatic remote shuttle will ferry a envoy team from your vessel to the surface. The possession of any weapons by any aboard will result in the destruction of your vessel. We welcome you to Vulp."
"Quite the invite." The Captain smiles. "Alright, Major, I'm putting you in charge while I'm gone. Corporal, you're with me. Let's get a team together for a quick trip dirtside to meet the locals. Anyone you'd recommend?" He asks.
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Post by sasqaricious on Jun 27, 2010 1:05:27 GMT -5
Krystal happy the weapons are powered down in time, she takes a moment or two to relax before going back to whatever tasks she was doing before. She is made curious on the diplomatic envoy but if she is to go she will get her orders.
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Post by dakota on Jun 28, 2010 4:40:59 GMT -5
Suprised by the question, Balus swallowed first. " Yes sir. Well sir, Krystal in engineering and Slycer if they're available. I haven't worked with him, but I hear Fegh would be a good choice too.Sir," he added, relaxing a bit," I'm not too fussy about these weapon demands. We're leaving ourselves wide open for trouble." He left out that he didn't need weapons with his powers.
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Post by doc on Jun 28, 2010 11:25:05 GMT -5
The Captain nods. "Alright, sounds good, and I'll see if I can get our diplomat to come with us. Could be handy."
Krystal receives a page - she's being sent with the diplomatic team.
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Post by sasqaricious on Jun 28, 2010 15:34:13 GMT -5
Krystal looking at the page has the face of disbelief as she sometimes can not believe she gets selected for some of these diplomatic things. But unless otherwise told she will go in her usual coveralls only stopping to make sure at least that is presentable.
When she arrives she sees that Balus is also being sent which makes her smile!
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Post by dakota on Jun 28, 2010 18:24:17 GMT -5
"Oh, uh, yessir. I never thought about him. Sorry, I thought you'd be handling the diplomatic issues. I was thinking of security ." Balus replied with a shrug. " I'm guessing dress uniforms are required?"
(Depending on the Captain's reply, Balus returned to his quarters to change into either a fresh uniform, or his dress uniform. Either way...) When Krystal arrived, Balus smiled back when he saw her arrive.
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