API tools faq
paste
Advertisement
Guest User

The Arch of Cranes

a guest
Dec 17th, 2011
287
0
Never
Add comment
Not a member of Pastebin yet? Sign Up, it unlocks many cool features!
text 67.55 KB | None | 0 0
raw download clone embed print report
  1. [2011-12-16 19:05:16] <Daedalize> Velia runs in several minutes later, sword-belt, scabbard, and rifle case at the ready.
  2. [2011-12-16 19:05:18] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind arrives with her bag containing the book with the pictograms she was copying before, well...
  3. [2011-12-16 19:05:38] <Salmander> Up ahead, in the village, the Great Ska Rabmush rests beside and behind the crypt, dwarfing the entire town.
  4. [2011-12-16 19:05:53] <Wombat> Katrin heads toward it.
  5. [2011-12-16 19:06:05] <Salmander> A thin, retracting staircase heads up to its head
  6. [2011-12-16 19:06:13] <Daedalize> "Wow. So that's what we're playing with?"
  7. [2011-12-16 19:06:27] <Daedalize> Velia follows after Katrin.
  8. [2011-12-16 19:06:28] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind approaches it cautiously
  9. [2011-12-16 19:06:41] <Wombat> "Apparently." Katrin heads up to the control room.
  10. [2011-12-16 19:08:03] -->| E4D (Mibbit@3F612293.56FAD8B5.BDB95875.IP) has joined #Desert_Outpost
  11. [2011-12-16 19:08:43] <Tara_Unknown> "I hope it's been fixed" Rosalind mumbles before heading in
  12. [2011-12-16 19:08:48] <Sequence> Eva derps in.
  13. [2011-12-16 19:08:56] <Salmander> On the central keyboard there's a red button with the image of a scarab on it. A post it note next to the key reads "Ignition"
  14. [2011-12-16 19:09:21] <Sequence> Eva pushes dat button.
  15. [2011-12-16 19:09:46] <Wombat> "Let's ride."
  16. [2011-12-16 19:09:54] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind holds on
  17. [2011-12-16 19:10:01] <Wombat> Katrin straps in.
  18. [2011-12-16 19:10:04] <Salmander> For those who don't know what it looks like, the control is mostly green walls, with a few gears poking out here and there. Lever line the walls, and keyboards are placed on podiums around the room. A gigantic window shows the desert ahead.
  19. [2011-12-16 19:10:13] <Salmander> The button is pressed
  20. [2011-12-16 19:10:13] <Daedalize> Velia looks all over the vehicle-robot thing, intrigued.
  21. [2011-12-16 19:10:16] <Salmander> There are no seats
  22. [2011-12-16 19:10:42] <Salmander> The walls begin to glow as blue lines trace themselves along the walls, towards the window
  23. [2011-12-16 19:11:05] <Salmander> The lines touch the window and a monitor appears ahead, displaying a map of the region.
  24. [2011-12-16 19:11:05] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind has no memory of the control room, and begins adding notes about the various pictures she sees
  25. [2011-12-16 19:11:25] <Salmander> ~Booting...~
  26. [2011-12-16 19:11:36] <Wombat> "This thing is COOL..."
  27. [2011-12-16 19:11:38] <Salmander> The map flashes and displays several points of light
  28. [2011-12-16 19:11:57] <Salmander> ~Great Scarab Machine ready. Standing by for orders.~
  29. [2011-12-16 19:12:07] <Wombat> "Where we going to go?"
  30. [2011-12-16 19:12:22] <Daedalize> "It's nicer than most cars I've been in, for sure."
  31. [2011-12-16 19:13:43] <Sequence> "Oh, you're a beauty..."
  32. [2011-12-16 19:14:12] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind looks around to see if there are any notes about what the task is
  33. [2011-12-16 19:14:19] <Wombat> "Designate points of interest."
  34. [2011-12-16 19:14:29] <Salmander> ~Loading...~
  35. [2011-12-16 19:14:36] <--| E4D has left #Desert_Outpost
  36. [2011-12-16 19:14:53] <Sequence> Eva has started cooing over the machine.
  37. [2011-12-16 19:14:57] <Salmander> ~Define "Points of Interest"~
  38. [2011-12-16 19:15:25] <Salmander> <<The scarab's humming. You in there, poolboys?>>
  39. [2011-12-16 19:15:26] <Wombat> "Hmmmm..." Katrin ponders "Places we need to go."
  40. [2011-12-16 19:15:34] <Tara_Unknown> "Cities, town, villages, temples...that sort of thing"
  41. [2011-12-16 19:15:36] <Wombat> <<Yeah.>>
  42. [2011-12-16 19:16:01] <Salmander> At least one hundred points of light flare up on the map
  43. [2011-12-16 19:16:15] <Salmander> <<Right. Today you'll be performing a navigation check.>>
  44. [2011-12-16 19:16:15] <Wombat> "Wow..."
  45. [2011-12-16 19:16:45] <Wombat> <<Standing by for orders.>>
  46. [2011-12-16 19:17:37] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind looks at the map, picks one of the larger points of light in the Southwestern corner of the map. "What can you tell me about this location? Don't go there, just tell me about it"
  47. [2011-12-16 19:17:40] <Salmander> <<Ask it to take you to the nearest village.>>
  48. [2011-12-16 19:17:51] <Wombat> <<Roger.>>
  49. [2011-12-16 19:18:06] <Daedalize> "So we're basically test-driving this thing?"
  50. [2011-12-16 19:18:12] <Wombat> "Designate Villages in blue."
  51. [2011-12-16 19:19:25] <Salmander> ~Location designated: Arch of Cranes. Extremely large sandstone arch built for God of Cranes. Large tourist attraction.~
  52. [2011-12-16 19:19:34] <Salmander> ~Designating villages...~
  53. [2011-12-16 19:19:50] <Salmander> Blue lights spot up all over the map. There's about 40.
  54. [2011-12-16 19:20:09] <Salmander> The nearest is about 2 centimeters away from your location on the map.
  55. [2011-12-16 19:20:13] <Wombat> "Give distance to nearest village, and estimated arrival time."
  56. [2011-12-16 19:20:35] <Daedalize> "And it's voice-activated? We just say 'take us to the nearest village', and we're off?"
  57. [2011-12-16 19:20:49] <Tara_Unknown> "After we go to the place we're supposed to, do you think we could go to the arch?" she asks Katrin
  58. [2011-12-16 19:21:07] <Salmander> ~Distance: 1.5 miles. Estimate time of arrival: 5 minutes.~
  59. [2011-12-16 19:21:09] <Wombat> Katrin shrugs. "Apparently. I'm just using it's all-seeing eye perspective for Recon. And sure, if it's okayed with the higher-ups."
  60. [2011-12-16 19:21:17] <Wombat> "Begin travel."
  61. [2011-12-16 19:21:38] <Salmander> ~Departing...~
  62. [2011-12-16 19:22:13] <Salmander> The engines Vrrrrmmm up and behind the translucent display you can see the desert moving around you.
  63. [2011-12-16 19:22:32] <Sequence> Eva is still cooing and dawwing over the machine.
  64. [2011-12-16 19:22:49] <Daedalize> "Mile and a half... doesn't go very fast, does it?"
  65. [2011-12-16 19:23:08] <Wombat> "Hey, you try getting a car to go faster across the desert with no roads."
  66. [2011-12-16 19:23:37] <Salmander> ~Location Notes: Village's name is D'agra. Former Owl fort and new settlement.~
  67. [2011-12-16 19:24:12] <Salmander> ~Founded 820 years ago. Last visit: 798 years ago.~
  68. [2011-12-16 19:24:22] <Wombat> "State current population and Ethnic makeup."
  69. [2011-12-16 19:24:59] <Salmander> ~Searching database...~
  70. [2011-12-16 19:25:37] <Salmander> ~Current population: 122. Ethnic Makeup: 99% Owl, 1% other.~
  71. [2011-12-16 19:26:05] <Daedalize> Velia leans on the wall. "Hey, computer thing. Is that current, or the last known record?"
  72. [2011-12-16 19:26:07] <Wombat> "Specify 'Other'."
  73. [2011-12-16 19:27:09] <Salmander> ~Last known.~
  74. [2011-12-16 19:27:46] <Tara_Unknown> "I'm not sure how current its information is"
  75. [2011-12-16 19:28:08] <Daedalize> "Would 'last known' records be from 798 years ago?"
  76. [2011-12-16 19:29:12] <Salmander> ~Other: 13% Peacock, 27% Crane, 27% Finch, 33% Eagle~
  77. [2011-12-16 19:29:57] <Wombat> "What is the range of scanners?"
  78. [2011-12-16 19:29:59] <Tara_Unknown> "I keep wondering if this is the bird desert I was in before"
  79. [2011-12-16 19:31:03] <Salmander> ~Last known records retrieved from Encyclopedia Birdannia 782 years ago.~
  80. [2011-12-16 19:31:17] <Wombat> "Update records."
  81. [2011-12-16 19:31:27] <Salmander> Retcon: 100% Eagle for "other"
  82. [2011-12-16 19:31:30] <Tara_Unknown> "But it can't be, because there isn't a huge bird that looks like a second sun in the sky"
  83. [2011-12-16 19:32:33] <Salmander> The machine slows to a stop
  84. [2011-12-16 19:32:42] <Salmander> ~Arrival at destination.~
  85. [2011-12-16 19:32:55] <Salmander> The side door opens up again and the staircase extends out and down.
  86. [2011-12-16 19:33:00] <Tara_Unknown> "Shall we disembark?"
  87. [2011-12-16 19:33:02] <Wombat> "Detect life forms in the surrounding area."
  88. [2011-12-16 19:33:06] <Wombat> "Let's recon first."
  89. [2011-12-16 19:33:56] <Salmander> ~Scanning for life forms not currently within machine capabilities. Upgrade required.~
  90. [2011-12-16 19:34:08] <Daedalize> Velia strolls over and pokes her head out.
  91. [2011-12-16 19:34:20] <Salmander> It's arid desert.
  92. [2011-12-16 19:34:23] <Salmander> Sand
  93. [2011-12-16 19:34:27] <Tara_Unknown> "I guess we'll have to take census ourselves"
  94. [2011-12-16 19:34:38] <Daedalize> "Manual recon it is!"
  95. [2011-12-16 19:34:52] <Wombat> Katrin looks out too.
  96. [2011-12-16 19:36:06] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind looks out, and takes a few moments glancing at the sky before she looks at the ground
  97. [2011-12-16 19:36:30] <Daedalize> Any signs of buildings? Any structures?
  98. [2011-12-16 19:37:00] <Salmander> Roll perception
  99. [2011-12-16 19:37:33] <Daedalize> 6df+6 Use EYES on DESERT
  100. [2011-12-16 19:37:34] <Glacon> Daedalize: Use EYES on DESERT: 3 (6df+6=4-, 4-, 0, 4-, 4-, 3+)
  101. [2011-12-16 19:37:57] <Daedalize> Velia gets sand blown in her face.
  102. [2011-12-16 19:38:13] <Wombat> Katrin also looks out.
  103. [2011-12-16 19:38:15] <Wombat> 6df+7
  104. [2011-12-16 19:38:15] <Glacon> Wombat: 6 (6df+7=4-, 4-, 3+, 3+, 4-, 0)
  105. [2011-12-16 19:38:23] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind starts scanning the ground for any signs of fauna, living or dead
  106. [2011-12-16 19:38:28] <Daedalize> "Ah, [shit]! Sand! In my eyes! [Fuck]!"
  107. [2011-12-16 19:38:50] <Salmander> Katrin spots a broken wooden plank sticking out of the sand not too far away.
  108. [2011-12-16 19:38:53] <Wombat> Katrin offers Velia her canteen. "Here, wash them out."
  109. [2011-12-16 19:39:01] <Wombat> "Extend stairs."
  110. [2011-12-16 19:39:44] <Daedalize> "Ah, thanks." Velia pours a bit of water in her hand and rubs her eyes with it.
  111. [2011-12-16 19:39:57] <Salmander> The stairs are already extended
  112. [2011-12-16 19:40:24] <Wombat> Katrin heads down to ground level.
  113. [2011-12-16 19:40:35] <Salmander> ~Environmental conditions not within recorded climate capacity. Possible distance calculation error.~
  114. [2011-12-16 19:41:07] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind starts to descend the staircase, still looking for signs of fauna
  115. [2011-12-16 19:41:09] <Salmander> It's not too big a plank, but it's definitely not natural
  116. [2011-12-16 19:41:13] <Daedalize> Velia replaces the cap on the canteen and heads down. "Fuck, I've never been to a desert. I hate sand already."
  117. [2011-12-16 19:41:25] <Salmander> A tumbleweed blows by, Rosalind
  118. [2011-12-16 19:41:50] <Tara_Unknown> "No animals of any kind"
  119. [2011-12-16 19:42:28] <Wombat> Katrin tries to pull the plank out of the gorund.
  120. [2011-12-16 19:42:35] =-= Scantron_andouille is now known as Scantron
  121. [2011-12-16 19:42:50] <Sequence> Eva has disappeared magically.
  122. [2011-12-16 19:43:10] <Salmander> It comes out quite easily
  123. [2011-12-16 19:43:19] <Wombat> She examines it.
  124. [2011-12-16 19:43:30] <Salmander> It's brown, and wooden, and a plan
  125. [2011-12-16 19:43:34] <Salmander> plank, rather
  126. [2011-12-16 19:44:00] <Wombat> "Looks like there used to be a town here..."
  127. [2011-12-16 19:44:11] <Wombat> She starts digging in the sand.
  128. [2011-12-16 19:44:24] <Salmander> She soon uncovers another, whole plank
  129. [2011-12-16 19:44:27] <Salmander> A 2 by 4
  130. [2011-12-16 19:44:55] <Wombat> "Heeeey..." Digdigdigdig
  131. [2011-12-16 19:44:58] <Tara_Unknown> "Maybe the database on that thing is so out-of-date that most of what it knows of is gone"
  132. [2011-12-16 19:45:03] <Daedalize> "Found something?"
  133. [2011-12-16 19:45:37] <Daedalize> "And yeah, eight centuries is a long time. Ever been to Rome?"
  134. [2011-12-16 19:45:39] <Wombat> "Yeah, a couple of planks."
  135. [2011-12-16 19:46:38] <Salmander> Just some planks is all you find
  136. [2011-12-16 19:47:12] <Wombat> "Damn..."
  137. [2011-12-16 19:47:46] <Wombat> Katrin heads up to the Scarab again. <<We found a few old planks, but nothing else. Requesting clearance for a side trip to a landmark.>>
  138. [2011-12-16 19:48:06] <Tara_Unknown> "You might need a full archeological dig to find more"
  139. [2011-12-16 19:48:18] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind heads back in
  140. [2011-12-16 19:48:33] <Salmander> <<Where?>>
  141. [2011-12-16 19:49:10] <Wombat> "Give range and bearing to Arch."
  142. [2011-12-16 19:50:52] <Tara_Unknown> "How far are we from the Arch of Cranes?"
  143. [2011-12-16 19:51:26] <Daedalize> Velia climbs aboard as well, sitting down on the floor against the wall.
  144. [2011-12-16 19:51:28] <Salmander> ~Distance to Arch of Cranes: 35 miles. Estimated Time of Arrival: One and three quarter hours.~
  145. [2011-12-16 19:51:58] <Wombat> "It'll take us about two hours to get there. 35 miles away."
  146. [2011-12-16 19:52:05] <Wombat> ^That was radio
  147. [2011-12-16 19:53:01] <Tara_Unknown> "Should we see if any of the other poolboys want to come along before we depart?"
  148. [2011-12-16 19:53:12] <Salmander> <<Roger. Please return to base before departure.>>
  149. [2011-12-16 19:53:24] <Wombat> "Return to starting point."
  150. [2011-12-16 19:55:01] <Salmander> ~Please indicate: Starting point since last departure, starting point since last start-up, starting point.~
  151. [2011-12-16 19:55:47] <Wombat> "Point of start-up today."
  152. [2011-12-16 19:55:50] <Tara_Unknown> "Return to where we were before coming to this village"
  153. [2011-12-16 19:56:24] <Salmander> ~Returning to starting point since last start-up.~
  154. [2011-12-16 19:56:51] <Salmander> The motor comes to life and the machine begins turning around, retracting the stairwell
  155. [2011-12-16 19:59:13] <Salmander> It soon begins moving back towards the previous, still intact village
  156. [2011-12-16 19:59:23] <Daedalize> "So. Drive around in a giant robot, look for 800-year-old buried stuff in a desert. Neat."
  157. [2011-12-16 20:00:13] -->| TheRaven (~Ravinoff@D7BDC34A.232B7364.2023863C.IP) has joined #Desert_Outpost
  158. [2011-12-16 20:00:24] <Wombat> "Hey, it's new for me too."
  159. [2011-12-16 20:00:36] <NullAshton> Dmitri heads in from the sub, looking cautiously around. all his paranoia
  160. [2011-12-16 20:00:44] <Wombat> "Last time I was here I traded a semi-automatic pistol for a desert cow camel thing.
  161. [2011-12-16 20:00:53] <TheRaven> "This should be fun." Taggart has that rifle bag again.
  162. [2011-12-16 20:00:57] <Salmander> The Ska Rabmush soon arrives back at the village
  163. [2011-12-16 20:01:04] <Scantron> Spencer exits the sub and goes to the village.
  164. [2011-12-16 20:01:28] <Daedalize> "You traded a gun for a camel?"
  165. [2011-12-16 20:01:38] <TheRaven> "Bad trade, that."
  166. [2011-12-16 20:02:02] <Wombat> "It was my spare that I picked up from Armory. And it's a baby. Really cute."
  167. [2011-12-16 20:02:08] <Tara_Unknown> "I really need to get some of these things on a dissection table. Or in an MRI or something"
  168. [2011-12-16 20:02:27] <Salmander> ~Arrival at destination Arindia: home of the Moon Owl.~
  169. [2011-12-16 20:02:28] <TheRaven> "You don't know how much you want your sidearm till you haven't got it." He thinks about the incident with the kidneys.
  170. [2011-12-16 20:02:59] <Salmander> The stairwell descends from the side of the scarab's head
  171. [2011-12-16 20:04:05] <NullAshton> Dmitri glances over at Taggart and his bag. "How hard is it to requisition larger guns, incidentally?"
  172. [2011-12-16 20:04:23] <TheRaven> "Walk down to the armory and put in a request."
  173. [2011-12-16 20:04:26] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind looks out to see if Spencer is among the poolboys joining them
  174. [2011-12-16 20:04:31] <Wombat> "Taggart, I have three sidearms."
  175. [2011-12-16 20:04:39] <Scantron> He is!
  176. [2011-12-16 20:04:48] <Wombat> "And I wasn't particularly attatched to that one."
  177. [2011-12-16 20:05:31] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind smiles and waves at him
  178. [2011-12-16 20:05:48] <Scantron> Spencer waves back and goes to her.
  179. [2011-12-16 20:06:24] <NullAshton> "Oh. Any restrictions?"
  180. [2011-12-16 20:06:49] <NullAshton> Dmitri is still at where the sub parks, recalling there were guards or something there.
  181. [2011-12-16 20:07:07] <NullAshton> Or Dmitri is still on the sub. one of the two.
  182. [2011-12-16 20:07:08] <Salmander> Then Dmitri is about a quarter mile away from the group
  183. [2011-12-16 20:07:11] <TheRaven> redact conversation
  184. [2011-12-16 20:07:15] <Tara_Unknown> "I like the control room a lot more than the recreational deck on this thing"
  185. [2011-12-16 20:07:17] <TheRaven> Taggart is at the sub.
  186. [2011-12-16 20:07:30] <Wombat> "There's a recreational deck?"
  187. [2011-12-16 20:07:46] <Daedalize> [PAUSE, EVERYONE STATE LOCATIONS]
  188. [2011-12-16 20:07:52] <Wombat> Katrin is aboard.
  189. [2011-12-16 20:07:53] <TheRaven> Sub, talking to Dmitri.
  190. [2011-12-16 20:08:06] <Daedalize> Velia is also aboard Ska Rabmush.
  191. [2011-12-16 20:08:11] <Scantron> Spencer is in the village, approaching the ska rabmush.
  192. [2011-12-16 20:08:12] <NullAshton> Sub, talking to Taggart. REDACT HO
  193. [2011-12-16 20:08:29] <Tara_Unknown> Control room of Ska Rabmush, looking outside
  194. [2011-12-16 20:10:01] <Salmander> The sub is in a cavern behind a wall a little walk's away from the village where the ska rabmush is
  195. [2011-12-16 20:11:06] <NullAshton> Dmitri waits for the sub to arrive, of course.
  196. [2011-12-16 20:11:20] <TheRaven> "Not a hell of a lot of restrictions, depending on what you do. I mean, you're not gonna get an XM25 to fuck around with on the range, but a decent rifle should be pretty easy."
  197. [2011-12-16 20:11:47] <Salmander> The sub is already in the goddamn desert
  198. [2011-12-16 20:11:49] <Wombat> "Well, I'll see you guys later."
  199. [2011-12-16 20:12:01] <Wombat> Katrin dis-embarks, and heads back to the sub.
  200. [2011-12-16 20:12:04] <Tara_Unknown> "Bye"
  201. [2011-12-16 20:12:58] <Daedalize> Velia waits aboard the Ska Rab... Scarab... "Say, how did we come up with this thing's name, anyhow?"
  202. [2011-12-16 20:13:13] <Scantron> Spencer reaches the stairs and starts climbing them up to the control room.
  203. [2011-12-16 20:13:16] <Tara_Unknown> "It's not our name"
  204. [2011-12-16 20:13:19] <NullAshton> Dmitri heads out of the sub, then. "Point. Not much ranged training though. Just practice regularly on the range. I was pretty much handed a pistol and told how to use it."
  205. [2011-12-16 20:14:13] <TheRaven> Taggart heads to the Scarab with Dmitri. "Should get yourself a proper carbine. Hell of a lot easier to shoot than a handgun."
  206. [2011-12-16 20:14:39] <NullAshton> "Yeah, except I have no clue where to put it."
  207. [2011-12-16 20:15:09] <Salmander> For the sake of saving time, Dmitri and Taggart arrive at the scarab
  208. [2011-12-16 20:15:13] <TheRaven> "Keep it handy. Sling's a good option."
  209. [2011-12-16 20:15:44] <NullAshton> Dmitri glances up at the scarab. And studies it a bit. "....wow."
  210. [2011-12-16 20:15:51] <Scantron> Spencer reaches the control room and heads over to Rosalind. "Glad to see you're still conscious."
  211. [2011-12-16 20:15:57] <TheRaven> "Nice, isn't it?"
  212. [2011-12-16 20:15:58] <Daedalize> "Whose, then? Because it sounds a lot like broken English."
  213. [2011-12-16 20:16:13] <Tara_Unknown> "Hi Spencer. The control room is pretty nice"
  214. [2011-12-16 20:16:27] <TheRaven> Taggart leans against a wall in the control room.
  215. [2011-12-16 20:16:30] <Tara_Unknown> "Is everyone here?"
  216. [2011-12-16 20:16:37] <Scantron> "It really is." He gives her a hug and kisses her. "Did I miss anything interesting?"
  217. [2011-12-16 20:16:57] <Daedalize> "Ah, more new acquaintences. Ciao."
  218. [2011-12-16 20:17:00] -->| Tox|Laptop (~Omicron@synIRC-5465C52F.washdc.fios.verizon.net) has joined #Desert_Outpost
  219. [2011-12-16 20:17:00] =-= Mode #Desert_Outpost +o Tox|Laptop by ChanServ
  220. [2011-12-16 20:17:12] <NullAshton> "That... is big..." he says, from outside of the scarab. Then follows Taggart to presumably inside it.
  221. [2011-12-16 20:17:15] <Salmander> [19:10] Salmander For those who don't know what it looks like, the control is mostly green walls, with a few gears poking out here and there. Lever line the walls, and keyboards are placed on podiums around the room. A gigantic window shows the desert ahead.
  222. [2011-12-16 20:17:17] <Tara_Unknown> "We found a place we may want to send an archeological team to, but that's about it"
  223. [2011-12-16 20:17:46] <Scantron> "Oh, okay."
  224. [2011-12-16 20:17:50] <Tara_Unknown> "If everyone's here...may I start?"
  225. [2011-12-16 20:17:55] <TheRaven> "Evenin' miss." He looks over at Dmitri. "Fine machine, god only knows where it came from."
  226. [2011-12-16 20:17:58] <Salmander> Currently the Ska rabmush is on, and the window is acting as a monitor, creating a translucent display
  227. [2011-12-16 20:18:16] <Scantron> "Mr. Strakovsky is currently climbing the stairs, but he's the last to board."
  228. [2011-12-16 20:18:19] <Scantron> REDACT
  229. [2011-12-16 20:18:39] <Scantron> "I believe we're all here."
  230. [2011-12-16 20:18:43] <Tara_Unknown> "Then, to the Arch of Cranes"
  231. [2011-12-16 20:19:08] <TheRaven> "The what now?"
  232. [2011-12-16 20:19:42] <NullAshton> "Supposedly built eight centuries ago. Presumably, that is where it came from. Probably an ancient society, destroyed somehow. Should be some real good tech in their ruins, if we can find intact ones."
  233. [2011-12-16 20:19:45] <Tara_Unknown> She makes sure that she's talking to the Ska Rabmush, "Depart to the Arch of Cranes, please"
  234. [2011-12-16 20:19:54] <Salmander> ~Arch of the Cranes requested. Calculating route...~
  235. [2011-12-16 20:20:07] <Salmander> ~Route calculated, departing.~
  236. [2011-12-16 20:20:29] <Salmander> The motors hum to life and the Ska rabmush begins moving out
  237. [2011-12-16 20:20:41] <TheRaven> "Aye. Wasn't fun capturing it, though. Hate to see what the ruins are like."
  238. [2011-12-16 20:20:54] <Salmander> It moves a bit faster than it did to the village,a s you can tell through the window.
  239. [2011-12-16 20:21:16] <Tara_Unknown> "It's stone, so the ruins are more likely to be whole, or at least partially visible"
  240. [2011-12-16 20:21:43] <Scantron> Spencer enjoys the view and slips his arm around Rosalind.
  241. [2011-12-16 20:22:16] <Daedalize> Velia sits in the corner, watching the others.
  242. [2011-12-16 20:22:19] <TheRaven> "Yeah, but what's gonna be in 'em? More of those fuckers from the rec floor?"
  243. [2011-12-16 20:22:27] <Salmander> ~Estimated Time of Arrival: 1 and three quarters hours. Suggesting retirement to recreational facilities.~
  244. [2011-12-16 20:22:27] <NullAshton> "Also possibly military in nature. If something is for defense, it's more likely to be made out of more durable materials." He pauses as he hears the voice. "List details about the Arch of Cranes, please," he says towards the computer.
  245. [2011-12-16 20:22:30] <Tara_Unknown> "I keep looking for local fauna, but it seems to be difficult to locate"
  246. [2011-12-16 20:22:51] <TheRaven> "Not bloody likely."
  247. [2011-12-16 20:22:58] <Salmander> ~Searching database...~
  248. [2011-12-16 20:23:04] <Scantron> Spencer smiles at that. "Right."
  249. [2011-12-16 20:23:10] <Tara_Unknown> "Uh, unless they've been repaired, no way"
  250. [2011-12-16 20:23:50] <NullAshton> "Local fauna.. .hmmm. There may be some seeds buried in the sand. Good luck finding them, though..."
  251. [2011-12-16 20:24:06] <Tara_Unknown> "That's flora. Fauna is animals"
  252. [2011-12-16 20:24:22] <Scantron> "We could always relax in the room with the solar panel butterflies until we arrive. I thought that that room was rather pleasant to be in."
  253. [2011-12-16 20:24:38] <Tara_Unknown> "Yes, that place was lovely"
  254. [2011-12-16 20:25:20] <Salmander> ~Arch of the Cranes, otherwise known as Crabasa, was built in honor of the Crane creator approximately 2700 years ago. It is 40 feet high, 40 feet wide, and 20 feet in width. The arch is inlaid with several images of cranes, with the creator god inlaid at the top. The Arch of the Crane attracts pilgrimage by approximately 200,000 cranes annually.~
  255. [2011-12-16 20:25:40] <Scantron> "Let's go then." Spencer leads Rosalind down the halls to that room.
  256. [2011-12-16 20:26:01] <Tara_Unknown> She blushes and goes with him
  257. [2011-12-16 20:26:04] -->| minmin (~min_min@synIRC-FA4310E.omega196.maxonline.com.sg) has joined #Desert_Outpost
  258. [2011-12-16 20:26:04] <TheRaven> "I'll stay up here, keep an eye on things."
  259. [2011-12-16 20:26:25] <Daedalize> "I'll stay up here, too. See you."
  260. [2011-12-16 20:26:27] <Salmander> It's a bit of a long trek. Thankfully the elevator is now operating, so you don't need to go through the gym.
  261. [2011-12-16 20:26:36] <Scantron> Spencer waves goodbye as they leave.
  262. [2011-12-16 20:26:43] <Daedalize> Velia eyes Taggart and Dmitri.
  263. [2011-12-16 20:26:53] <NullAshton> "Oh. Well. Whatever, I deal with high-energy physics, not... animals or whatever." Dmitri thinks for a bit at that. Out of curiosity he asks, "Can you list any currently known military outposts?"
  264. [2011-12-16 20:27:13] <Tara_Unknown> "What happened on here after the antlion?"
  265. [2011-12-16 20:27:22] <Salmander> ~46 military outposts on database.~
  266. [2011-12-16 20:28:22] <Salmander> ~Please specify outpost alignment~
  267. [2011-12-16 20:28:35] <Scantron> "We went up to the control room and managed to get the computer working. We managed to get it to take us back to base."
  268. [2011-12-16 20:28:44] <NullAshton> Dmitri taps his foot a bit. Interesting. "How many of those 46 outposts are made primarily out of stone or a stronger material?"
  269. [2011-12-16 20:29:02] <Salmander> ~Evaluating data...~
  270. [2011-12-16 20:29:52] <Salmander> ~17 outposts made of sandstone. 10 outposts made of other stone. 5 made of metal.~
  271. [2011-12-16 20:30:29] <Daedalize> Velia stands up. "Trying to find out where they kept the big guns?"
  272. [2011-12-16 20:30:40] <TheRaven> Taggart pulls a notebook from his jacket pocket. He starts noting down the numbers and compositions.
  273. [2011-12-16 20:31:03] <NullAshton> Dmitri grins at that. "List the outposts made out of metal, along with the outpost alignment," he says. Excellent.
  274. [2011-12-16 20:31:16] <Salmander> The entire team suddenly hears a broadcast: ~Warning, slight jostle as the Scarab Machine descends into sand. Standby.~
  275. [2011-12-16 20:31:25] <Salmander> FFFFSSSSSHHHHH
  276. [2011-12-16 20:31:29] -->| Praetor (Mibbit@synIRC-ED247870.columbus.res.rr.com) has joined #Desert_Outpost
  277. [2011-12-16 20:31:35] <Scantron> Spencer braces himself against a wall as it descends.
  278. [2011-12-16 20:32:02] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind also braces
  279. [2011-12-16 20:32:04] <Salmander> There's a bit of jostling that takes a good grip to keep steady from, then most of the Ska Rabmush is suddenly under sand
  280. [2011-12-16 20:32:30] <Salmander> The window at the head displays above sand, however directly below it sand fills the screen
  281. [2011-12-16 20:32:50] <Salmander> ~Descent complete.~
  282. [2011-12-16 20:32:55] <Salmander> The broadcast shuts off
  283. [2011-12-16 20:33:05] <NullAshton> Dmitri holds onto a nearby grippable surface as he hears that. "Huh." He waits for the answer to his question.
  284. [2011-12-16 20:33:07] <Salmander> It returns to just the control room
  285. [2011-12-16 20:33:22] <Salmander> ~Outposts made of metal:~
  286. [2011-12-16 20:33:51] <Salmander> ~North Peacos. Alignment: Peacock-owl coalition.~
  287. [2011-12-16 20:33:58] <TheRaven> "I wonder if there's any way to pull the coordinate data from this thing to something back at the Area."
  288. [2011-12-16 20:34:10] <Scantron> Spencer and Rosalind arrive in the butterfly room. "This is nice."
  289. [2011-12-16 20:34:23] <Salmander> ~Sandhold. Alignment: Western Cranes.~
  290. [2011-12-16 20:34:44] <Salmander> ~Sun Bird Wall Outpost #4. Alignment: Eagle.~
  291. [2011-12-16 20:34:52] <Tara_Unknown> "It is. And we have a lot of time to kill. I don't want to disturb the butterflies too much while we're in transit"
  292. [2011-12-16 20:35:25] <Daedalize> "Write it down? It gives measurements in miles, so if we just write the important places down with distances and directions, we can get a rough map."
  293. [2011-12-16 20:35:25] <Salmander> ~Red Stonis. Alignment: Finch-Owl coalition.~
  294. [2011-12-16 20:35:41] <Salmander> ~Agghaklargh. Alignment: Sand Worm.~
  295. [2011-12-16 20:35:47] <Scantron> "Indeed." He looks around for a good place for them to sit.
  296. [2011-12-16 20:35:56] <Salmander> ~All primarily metal constructed military outposts on database.~
  297. [2011-12-16 20:37:06] <TheRaven> Taggart notes down all the locations and names., as well as any other data.
  298. [2011-12-16 20:37:08] <NullAshton> Dmitri snorts. "Well, that last one is a nice one to pronounce." He scratches his chin. "If this was built by the peacocks, then more than likely, North Peacos would be the best bet for more devices like this one... as well as schematics."
  299. [2011-12-16 20:38:10] <TheRaven> "Agghaklargh. I think we ought to keep clear of that."
  300. [2011-12-16 20:39:29] |<-- Scantron has left irc.synirc.net (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
  301. [2011-12-16 20:39:41] <TheRaven> "Especially since it's apparently aligned with those bloody worms."
  302. [2011-12-16 20:39:42] <NullAshton> Dmitri then notices the glass display at the head of the control room, looking at it. "Oh. Didn't notice that."
  303. [2011-12-16 20:41:05] <Salmander> the Ska Rab mush shifts direction a little, then continues
  304. [2011-12-16 20:41:13] <Daedalize> "So this desert place is full of bird-people? Or /was/ full of bird people. And some worm people, I guess."
  305. [2011-12-16 20:41:16] |<-- Wombat has left irc.synirc.net (Ping timeout)
  306. [2011-12-16 20:41:36] <Salmander> The solarflies in the expansive room where Spencer and Rosa are dissociate and fly to the other array, where they reform
  307. [2011-12-16 20:41:59] <TheRaven> "Worms and birds hate each other, near as we can tell. Worms fight in numbers. Birds are bigger, though."
  308. [2011-12-16 20:42:04] <Tara_Unknown> "Beautiful"
  309. [2011-12-16 20:43:27] <Daedalize> "Right. Anything else to avoid? Dragons, aliens, ninjas?"
  310. [2011-12-16 20:43:46] <Tara_Unknown> "Were you ever in this desert before when we acquired this machine?"
  311. [2011-12-16 20:44:07] <TheRaven> "Nothin' I've met yet."
  312. [2011-12-16 20:44:18] <NullAshton> Dmitri has a random thought. He says to the computer, "Does the phrase 'The early bird gets the worm' exist in any known cultures?"
  313. [2011-12-16 20:44:19] <Salmander> ~Notice: Exiting Owl territory and entering Crane territory.~
  314. [2011-12-16 20:44:43] <Salmander> ~Searching database...~
  315. [2011-12-16 20:45:12] <TheRaven> "From what I've seen, the worms are gettin' the birds pretty well."
  316. [2011-12-16 20:45:42] -->| Scantron (Mibbit@synIRC-48EABF2F.hsd1.mn.comcast.net) has joined #Desert_Outpost
  317. [2011-12-16 20:46:41] <Salmander> ~Encyclopedia Birdannica: "Early bird slays the worm" is a common phrase, originating in the southeastern portion of the winged lands. It refers to the importance of punctuality, especially in military manners. Date of origin is unknown. Most commonly used among various military coalitions.~
  318. [2011-12-16 20:47:06] <Tara_Unknown> "Spencer, have you ever been in this desert before the time we acquired this machine?"
  319. [2011-12-16 20:48:11] <Daedalize> "Huh. So, how long have you two been here? I mean at the base."
  320. [2011-12-16 20:48:52] <NullAshton> Dmitri chuckles. "Is any phrase similar to 'Two birds, one stone' in any known cultures?"
  321. [2011-12-16 20:49:13] <Salmander> ~Searching database...~
  322. [2011-12-16 20:49:28] <TheRaven> "About a month. I'm guessing you're the new one Spencer mentioned?"
  323. [2011-12-16 20:49:28] -->| min_min (~min_min@synIRC-FA4310E.omega196.maxonline.com.sg) has joined #Desert_Outpost
  324. [2011-12-16 20:49:42] |<-- minmin has left irc.synirc.net (NickServ (GHOST command used by min_min))
  325. [2011-12-16 20:49:48] =-= min_min is now known as minmin
  326. [2011-12-16 20:50:33] <Salmander> ~Closest Match: Encyclopedia Birdannica: The Two Bird Stone is a common landmark used for navigation of the Finchley plateau. It is well known for its striking, natural resemblance to two birds in a nest. Located at the center of the plateau."~
  327. [2011-12-16 20:50:42] <Daedalize> "Yep. I'm Velia, just transferred from Italy."
  328. [2011-12-16 20:51:35] <TheRaven> "Nice to meet you. Jack Taggart, security."
  329. [2011-12-16 20:52:46] <Salmander> Boom
  330. [2011-12-16 20:52:50] <Salmander> Clank
  331. [2011-12-16 20:53:09] <Tara_Unknown> "What was that?"
  332. [2011-12-16 20:53:10] <Scantron> "Yes, I have. The f-"
  333. [2011-12-16 20:53:16] <NullAshton> Dmitri considers. "Eh. Close enough." He takes a seat, hrrming some. "Are there any drink dispensers on board?" He suddenly jumps as he hears that, grabbing onto the nearest edge. "What the heck was that?"
  334. [2011-12-16 20:53:19] <Scantron> Spencer looks around for a source of the noise.
  335. [2011-12-16 20:53:30] <TheRaven> "Shit, here we go."
  336. [2011-12-16 20:53:36] <Salmander> A broadcast is suddenly heard throughout the scarab. ~WARNING: Hostile attack on the starboard side. All personnel to posts.~
  337. [2011-12-16 20:53:57] <Salmander> BOOM
  338. [2011-12-16 20:54:02] <TheRaven> "Can we surface?"
  339. [2011-12-16 20:54:06] <Salmander> CLANK
  340. [2011-12-16 20:54:19] <Scantron> "I should go look into that. Do you want to come with?"
  341. [2011-12-16 20:54:20] <Salmander> This one's closer to the control room
  342. [2011-12-16 20:54:35] <Salmander> ~Projectile weaponry detected. Performing evasive defensive maneuvers...~
  343. [2011-12-16 20:54:53] <Salmander> CA-CHUNK
  344. [2011-12-16 20:54:56] <NullAshton> Dmitri twitches. "Goddammit." And he's in the control room. Fuck it. "Computer, are there any weapon controls in the control room?" Laziness > leaning out the side and shooting.
  345. [2011-12-16 20:54:58] <Salmander> FSSSHHH
  346. [2011-12-16 20:55:16] <Salmander> And suddenly the entire window is covered in sand
  347. [2011-12-16 20:55:16] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind nods. "You can tell me about other times you've been here while we walk"
  348. [2011-12-16 20:55:52] <Salmander> ~Scarab Machine now below sand levels. Current projection: Safe from intrusion. Contnuing to destination.~
  349. [2011-12-16 20:55:52] <Scantron> "Excellent." Spencer leads Rosalind back to the control room at a greater pace than they were moving before.
  350. [2011-12-16 20:55:54] <TheRaven> Taggart unslings his rifle, leaning the bag against the wall. "That can't be good."
  351. [2011-12-16 20:56:10] <Salmander> Faint booming can be heard from above before it finally stop
  352. [2011-12-16 20:56:43] <Scantron> Spencer gives a concise summary of the times he's been to the desert before as he and Rosalind head up to the control room.
  353. [2011-12-16 20:56:51] <NullAshton> Dmitri blinks. Huh. "Well. Okay then." He hrrms. "Are there any drink dispensers on board?"
  354. [2011-12-16 20:56:57] <Salmander> ~Examining hostiles. Initiating periscopic function.~
  355. [2011-12-16 20:57:02] <TheRaven> "$5 says that whatever that was follows us."
  356. [2011-12-16 20:57:03] <Daedalize> Velia drops her rifle case and opens it, assembling said rifle in a flash.
  357. [2011-12-16 20:57:13] <Salmander> Vrrrp
  358. [2011-12-16 20:57:13] <Tara_Unknown> "Do you know about the time the cafeteria vanished?"
  359. [2011-12-16 20:57:26] <Salmander> The monitor suddenly displays a blue and green image of what's above the sand
  360. [2011-12-16 20:57:26] <Scantron> "No, I don't. What happened, exactly?"
  361. [2011-12-16 20:57:36] <Salmander> You can see it closeby
  362. [2011-12-16 20:57:42] <TheRaven> "Nice rifle you've got there."
  363. [2011-12-16 20:58:02] <Salmander> It's a massive wooden structure, at least the size of the Ska Rabmush, with sails attached to the top
  364. [2011-12-16 20:58:07] <Tara_Unknown> "I was in the cafeteria with Damien, and these gulls started flying around. When we tried to leave, the door opened to a desert:
  365. [2011-12-16 20:58:20] <Salmander> It's mostly flat, and on gigantic sleds
  366. [2011-12-16 20:58:32] <TheRaven> "Oh, now that's going to be real fun."
  367. [2011-12-16 20:58:35] <Scantron> "I see. And you're wondering if it's the same desert?"
  368. [2011-12-16 20:59:07] <Daedalize> "Thanks. It's standard issue for Carabinieri snipers. Not that it'll be much use against that thing, if the scale is what it looks to be."
  369. [2011-12-16 20:59:19] <Tara_Unknown> "We found an oasis, and a gold bird followed us, but one of things I remember most are the huge bones, and the second gold sun, which turned out to be a giant gold bird"
  370. [2011-12-16 20:59:22] <Salmander> On the flat surface of the structure are the poles for the sails, a few smaller structures that you can guess act as housing, facilities, etc, and cannons
  371. [2011-12-16 20:59:44] <Scantron> "Impressive. Anything come of it?"
  372. [2011-12-16 21:00:44] <Daedalize> "It looks wooden. We could set it on fire, if we had the materials to make Molotovs."
  373. [2011-12-16 21:00:47] <Salmander> ~Sand ship identified. Flag unidentified. Architecture suggests crane engineering.~
  374. [2011-12-16 21:01:11] <Salmander> The flag up top displays the skull of a crane
  375. [2011-12-16 21:01:27] <Scantron> Spencer and Rosalind reach the control room. "What's happening?"
  376. [2011-12-16 21:01:28] <Salmander> ~Fifteen minutes from destination.~
  377. [2011-12-16 21:01:42] <NullAshton> Dmitri hrrms. "Brief cultural summary of the Cranes, along with relationship with the peacocks and owls?"
  378. [2011-12-16 21:02:23] <Daedalize> "We were attacked by a bigger, wooden robot ship thing."
  379. [2011-12-16 21:02:37] <Tara_Unknown> "Pirates?"
  380. [2011-12-16 21:02:38] <Scantron> "Interesting."
  381. [2011-12-16 21:04:14] <Salmander> ~Encyclopedia Birdannica: Cranes are the bird peoples inhabiting the western edge and great plains of the winged desert. Well known for their advances in social structure and military, the Cranes are the third most populous species of the desert. Relationship with peacocks: Military coalition. Relationship with owls: Stalemate.~
  382. [2011-12-16 21:05:18] <Salmander> ~Five minutes to destination.~
  383. [2011-12-16 21:06:10] <NullAshton> "Military coalition. Odd that they would attack then. Unless they thought we were unfriendly. Do we have any forms of communication? Via radio or similar?"
  384. [2011-12-16 21:06:20] <Salmander> The motors slow down to a soft hum
  385. [2011-12-16 21:06:24] <Tara_Unknown> "What group built you?"
  386. [2011-12-16 21:06:52] <Daedalize> "Computer, would that information /also/ be 800 years old?"
  387. [2011-12-16 21:06:54] <Salmander> ~Attempting communication. No applicable communication device detected. Communication failure.~
  388. [2011-12-16 21:07:37] <Salmander> ~The Great Scarab Machine is manufactured by the Peacockian royal naval exploratory committee.~
  389. [2011-12-16 21:07:54] <Salmander> ~Information retrieved from 782 years ago.~
  390. [2011-12-16 21:08:22] <Daedalize> "Seriously, why do we keep asking this thing for political news?"
  391. [2011-12-16 21:08:32] <Tara_Unknown> "Relationship between Peacocks and Cranes?"
  392. [2011-12-16 21:08:48] <TheRaven> Taggart unzips the bag, removing the AWSM. He pulls a large red-tipped round off a bandolier under his coat. He opens the rifle's bolt and slips the round in.
  393. [2011-12-16 21:08:55] <Salmander> ~Military coalition established 789 years ago. Current status: Unknown.~
  394. [2011-12-16 21:09:01] <NullAshton> "Well, I suppose we can go off no intel at all. That would be better than outdated intel, right?"
  395. [2011-12-16 21:09:15] <Salmander> ~Arrival at destination: Arch of the Cranes.~
  396. [2011-12-16 21:09:15] <Tara_Unknown> "what does 800-year-old history tell you about the relationships between nations on Earth?"
  397. [2011-12-16 21:09:28] <Salmander> ~Enemy hostile no longer detected. Surfacing.~
  398. [2011-12-16 21:09:32] <Scantron> "I don't think it would know."
  399. [2011-12-16 21:09:39] <Salmander> Rumble rumble
  400. [2011-12-16 21:09:43] <Salmander> Krrrssshh
  401. [2011-12-16 21:10:10] <Salmander> The Ska Rabmush erupts from the sands
  402. [2011-12-16 21:10:11] <Tara_Unknown> "I was asking the new girl"
  403. [2011-12-16 21:10:24] <Salmander> Out the window you can see an old, worn arch
  404. [2011-12-16 21:10:30] <Scantron> "Oh. My apologies."
  405. [2011-12-16 21:10:34] <Salmander> The symbols on it are barely legible
  406. [2011-12-16 21:11:03] <Daedalize> "800 years ago, there were Crusades going on. So, not a whole lot?"
  407. [2011-12-16 21:11:11] <Salmander> The wall opens and the stairwell extends outwards
  408. [2011-12-16 21:11:12] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind wants to copy what symbols she can
  409. [2011-12-16 21:11:37] <Scantron> "Shall we exit?" Spencer moves over by the stairwell.
  410. [2011-12-16 21:11:50] <NullAshton> "It's the red pool. Stuff doesn't always make sense here. Or something."
  411. [2011-12-16 21:12:04] <Tara_Unknown> "We should be careful"
  412. [2011-12-16 21:12:24] <Salmander> Most interestingly, standing up from around a fire and looking at the gigantic scarab are several figures wearnig cloaks, teh hoods drawn up
  413. [2011-12-16 21:12:49] <Scantron> "Indeed...also, note persons of interest."
  414. [2011-12-16 21:12:55] <Tara_Unknown> "Apparently pilgrims still come here"
  415. [2011-12-16 21:13:00] <Daedalize> "Oh! People. Bird people, maybe. Do they speak English?"
  416. [2011-12-16 21:13:09] <TheRaven> Taggart steps out onto the deck. He leaves the AWSM in the vehicle.
  417. [2011-12-16 21:13:24] <Scantron> "The camel people did. It's possible they do too."
  418. [2011-12-16 21:13:32] <Daedalize> Velia is peering out the door, rifle hidden behind the frame.
  419. [2011-12-16 21:13:46] <Salmander> It's a long way down from the door
  420. [2011-12-16 21:14:00] <NullAshton> Dmitri heads towards the stairwell. And then stares at the people looking at the scarab. His pistol is taken out of it's holster, expecting hostilities from the reaction of the ships on the surface.
  421. [2011-12-16 21:14:23] <Salmander> The figures all look at Dmitri, then look at each other, then look at Dmitri again
  422. [2011-12-16 21:14:44] <TheRaven> Taggart stays higher up, watching the figures closely.
  423. [2011-12-16 21:14:45] <Scantron> Spencer watches the scene from just inside the doorway.
  424. [2011-12-16 21:14:54] <Daedalize> "I'll stay up here and cover you guys, if that sounds good?"
  425. [2011-12-16 21:15:02] <Salmander> You can see beaks poking out from underneath the hoods
  426. [2011-12-16 21:15:26] <Salmander> One steps forward. "Welcome pilgrim....s?"
  427. [2011-12-16 21:16:44] <Tara_Unknown> "We wish to view the sacred arch" Rosalind says as politely as possible
  428. [2011-12-16 21:16:47] <NullAshton> Dmitri keeps the pistoled lowered. For NOW. They seem friendly enough at least, but he's not sure if it's just a guise at the moment...
  429. [2011-12-16 21:17:10] <TheRaven> Taggart heads down. "If that ship comes back, first round up in my Super Magnum is API. Rest are standard. It's in the control room if you need it."
  430. [2011-12-16 21:17:12] =-= RhettSarlin is now known as Rhettina
  431. [2011-12-16 21:17:37] <Salmander> The cloaked figure steps aside. "Proceed. Pray for prosperity and forgiveness from the Cranus."
  432. [2011-12-16 21:18:08] <TheRaven> He drops down, catching up with the rest of the group.
  433. [2011-12-16 21:18:18] <Scantron> Spencer walks down the staircase.
  434. [2011-12-16 21:18:40] |<-- Sequence has left irc.synirc.net (Ping timeout)
  435. [2011-12-16 21:18:58] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind bows and proceeds
  436. [2011-12-16 21:19:26] <Salmander> The arch itself sticks out of the sand like a sore thumb
  437. [2011-12-16 21:19:34] <Salmander> It's about 40 feet high,a nd 40 feet wide
  438. [2011-12-16 21:19:58] <Salmander> The pillars are square, and measure around 10 feet by 10 feet at the base
  439. [2011-12-16 21:20:00] -->| Sequence (~chatzilla@synIRC-7E4CA83A.client.mchsi.com) has joined #Desert_Outpost
  440. [2011-12-16 21:20:47] =-= Rhettina is now known as RhettSarlin
  441. [2011-12-16 21:20:54] <Salmander> Along the sides, from what you can decypher, are images of Cranes dancing and possibly having sex. Up above is the head of a crane facing the viewer, its wings spread, and a shining light spreading from it. Rain falls from its wings.
  442. [2011-12-16 21:21:07] =-= RhettSarlin is now known as notherenopenopenope
  443. [2011-12-16 21:21:34] <Daedalize> Velia detaches her rifle's scope and uses it as a telescope to examine the arch.
  444. [2011-12-16 21:21:38] <NullAshton> Dmitri stares suspiciously at the figures. He stays on the other side of the group, away from them, as he heads along. His pistol is still out and in his hand, although still pointing at the floor. Bird things are probably just waiting for him to let his guard down.
  445. [2011-12-16 21:21:47] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind does what she can to surreptitiously copy the pictures
  446. [2011-12-16 21:21:56] <Scantron> Spencer takes some pictures.
  447. [2011-12-16 21:22:16] =-= notherenopenopenope is now known as RhettSarlin
  448. [2011-12-16 21:22:42] <Salmander> The cloaked figures watch them, whispering to one another
  449. [2011-12-16 21:22:49] <TheRaven> Taggart eyes the arches, rifle at low ready.
  450. [2011-12-16 21:24:04] <Daedalize> Can Velia roll stealth to stay concealed up on the Scarab?
  451. [2011-12-16 21:24:15] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind also tries to give reverence regularly while she draws
  452. [2011-12-16 21:24:15] <Salmander> The figures give off a vibe of piety and humbleness, giving the place a quietness that makes it feel sanctified.
  453. [2011-12-16 21:24:33] <Salmander> Velia doesn't need to roll stealth, they can't see her from this angle
  454. [2011-12-16 21:24:53] <Salmander> The winds blow by
  455. [2011-12-16 21:25:03] <Scantron> Spencer makes a few bows as he examines the arch.
  456. [2011-12-16 21:25:19] <Daedalize> She reattaches her scope and gets into a comfortable position to cover the team with her rifle.
  457. [2011-12-16 21:25:50] <Salmander> The front figure suddenly speaks. "It seems you were followed."
  458. [2011-12-16 21:26:02] <Scantron> "We were."
  459. [2011-12-16 21:26:21] <TheRaven> Taggart glances back, looking for that damn ship, ready to bolt for the Scarab.
  460. [2011-12-16 21:26:40] <Salmander> "There is a ship in the distance, patrolling the sands around us. It most likely does not want to break the sanctity of this place."
  461. [2011-12-16 21:27:25] <Salmander> The figure points a sleeve at the sand ship far off behind them.
  462. [2011-12-16 21:27:51] <TheRaven> He calls out to Velia. "Remember, you need to hit that thing, there's an Arctic Warfare Super Mag in the control room."
  463. [2011-12-16 21:27:57] <Scantron> "Do you have an idea of why they would follow us?"
  464. [2011-12-16 21:28:02] <Tara_Unknown> "I hope it does not. The preservation of the sanctity of this place is paramount"
  465. [2011-12-16 21:28:35] <Salmander> Another figure speaks. "The only ships that would patrol these lands are those belonging to Captain Carale."
  466. [2011-12-16 21:29:16] <Salmander> The head figure speaks again. "They move along the sands at prey on pilgrims. A despicable lot." He spits on the ground.
  467. [2011-12-16 21:29:38] <NullAshton> Dmitri doesn't give a rat's ass about sanctified feelingness or anything. He still doesn't like this place. Last religious related people he met tried to kill him mentally. "Are they worms, or something else?"
  468. [2011-12-16 21:29:47] <Daedalize> Velia runs in and retrieves Taggart's gun, then comes back out and returns to her covering position.
  469. [2011-12-16 21:30:10] <Salmander> "They are cranes, though Cranus has disowned them."
  470. [2011-12-16 21:31:06] <Tara_Unknown> "Then, perhaps, the destruction of there leader would be no sin?"
  471. [2011-12-16 21:31:18] <Scantron> "Hm. If only there were some sort of Knights Templar to protect the pilgrims..."
  472. [2011-12-16 21:31:40] <Tara_Unknown> *their leader
  473. [2011-12-16 21:31:44] <Salmander> "Captain Carale has not been seen aboard a pillaging ship for years. This is a scout ship."
  474. [2011-12-16 21:31:54] <TheRaven> Taggart has an uncanny feeling Spencer is about to say something stupid.
  475. [2011-12-16 21:32:07] <Scantron> Not sure where he would get that idea.
  476. [2011-12-16 21:32:28] -->| ShockwaveLover (Mibbit@synIRC-A629833F.lns20.bne1.internode.on.net) has joined #Desert_Outpost
  477. [2011-12-16 21:33:35] <Salmander> "Tell me, pilgrims, I have not seen your race before. Of what variety of bird are you that has no beak or wings, and drives peacock machines?"
  478. [2011-12-16 21:33:55] <Scantron> "We are... foreigners, if you will."
  479. [2011-12-16 21:34:05] <Salmander> "Very well."
  480. [2011-12-16 21:34:49] <Salmander> "Where did you get this machine? There have been no peacocks in this land for 700 years."
  481. [2011-12-16 21:35:20] <Scantron> "They abandoned it. We found it."
  482. [2011-12-16 21:35:32] <Tara_Unknown> "That would explain why its information is so out of date"
  483. [2011-12-16 21:35:33] <Scantron> Spencer seems to be enjoying himself.
  484. [2011-12-16 21:35:48] <Scantron> "What happened to the peacocks?"
  485. [2011-12-16 21:36:30] <Salmander> "The gods erected a barrier between these lands and the realm of the peacocks. They were rebellious and trying to copy the gods."
  486. [2011-12-16 21:36:47] <Salmander> "By creating such miracles as this machine you possess."
  487. [2011-12-16 21:37:27] <Scantron> "Is it known if they succeeded?"
  488. [2011-12-16 21:37:35] <Salmander> "No."
  489. [2011-12-16 21:38:00] <Salmander> A figure behind the lead one speaks. "Orish, it is approaching."
  490. [2011-12-16 21:38:27] <Tara_Unknown> "Has there ever been a bird that shone like a second sun in these lands?"
  491. [2011-12-16 21:38:37] <Salmander> The lead figure nods from underneath its hood. "I would ask that you leave now, pilgrims. The ship is approaching and I dare not let it defile the sanctity of this arch."
  492. [2011-12-16 21:39:04] <Scantron> Spencer nods to the figure and turns to the poolboys. "Objections to leaving?"
  493. [2011-12-16 21:39:17] <Salmander> The lead figure nods again. "Long ago, yes. It was murdered by worms many centuries ago. Hurry, now."
  494. [2011-12-16 21:39:30] <Daedalize> Can Velia see the ship from her vantage point?
  495. [2011-12-16 21:39:34] <Salmander> She can
  496. [2011-12-16 21:39:39] <Salmander> It is indeed approaching
  497. [2011-12-16 21:39:46] <TheRaven> Taggart climbs back aboard the Scarab, eyeing the ship. How close is it?
  498. [2011-12-16 21:40:01] <NullAshton> Dmitri pauses in contemplation at that. He idly wonders if those gods exist back in his dimension, and they were simply killed off. Or contained.
  499. [2011-12-16 21:40:04] <Salmander> It's about half a mile away
  500. [2011-12-16 21:40:07] <Scantron> Spencer bows again. "A pleasure meeting you and worshipping here." He then climbs back up into the ship.
  501. [2011-12-16 21:40:12] <Tara_Unknown> "We shall do so" Rosalind begins to head back toward the Ska Rabmush. "Thank you," she says to the crane before she departs
  502. [2011-12-16 21:40:18] <Daedalize> "Guys! We probably want to get going!"
  503. [2011-12-16 21:40:45] <Scantron> Spencer climbs faster.
  504. [2011-12-16 21:41:14] <Salmander> They are back in the scarab now
  505. [2011-12-16 21:41:20] <Salmander> The wall closes up
  506. [2011-12-16 21:41:28] <NullAshton> Dmitri heads back after the others into the scarab. No reverance from him at all, the jerk. Just walks back along pistol in hand, still eyeing the cranes suspiciously.
  507. [2011-12-16 21:41:33] <Salmander> ~Warning: Enemy hostile approaching.~
  508. [2011-12-16 21:41:43] <Daedalize> "So, do we go underground again, or... hey, what's this thing made of?"
  509. [2011-12-16 21:41:55] <Daedalize> Velia knocks on a wall with one hand.
  510. [2011-12-16 21:42:16] <NullAshton> "Computer, do we have any weapon systems aboard this ship?"
  511. [2011-12-16 21:42:21] <Salmander> ~Warning: Enemy hostile's proximity too close. Cannot descend without becoming vulnerable.~
  512. [2011-12-16 21:42:40] <TheRaven> "Distance to hostile?"
  513. [2011-12-16 21:42:41] <Tara_Unknown> "Once everyone is aboard, let us lead them away from the Arch"
  514. [2011-12-16 21:42:54] <Daedalize> "I'm thinking we could ram the thing. We're metal, it's wood. What do you guys think?"
  515. [2011-12-16 21:42:54] <Salmander> ~Distance to hostile: One quarter mile
  516. [2011-12-16 21:43:23] <NullAshton> Dmitri glances at Daedalize when he says that. "...no. Let's not. That seems like a horrible idea."
  517. [2011-12-16 21:43:24] <Scantron> "I have no objections."
  518. [2011-12-16 21:43:25] <TheRaven> "Target that size, might be able to hit it from here pretty easily."
  519. [2011-12-16 21:43:34] <Salmander> ~Warning: Defensive maneuvers unavailable due to lack of motion. Dispensing manual control.~
  520. [2011-12-16 21:43:44] <NullAshton> "There is of course the option of just claiming that we're gods, using our guns to reinforce that idea."
  521. [2011-12-16 21:44:01] <Salmander> The engines start up. The keyboard splits in two, and out comes a yolk.
  522. [2011-12-16 21:44:15] <Scantron> "I suspect they believe that we are peacocks." Spencer looks at the yolk.
  523. [2011-12-16 21:44:26] <NullAshton> Dmitri hrrrms. Sits down. Just like driving a car, right? He... pokes at the thing.
  524. [2011-12-16 21:44:37] <Salmander> Yoke, rather
  525. [2011-12-16 21:45:01] <NullAshton> Dmitri takes the yoke, then. Excellent. "Where to, captain?"
  526. [2011-12-16 21:45:06] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind tries to collect some of the yolk in something sterile for examination later
  527. [2011-12-16 21:45:12] <Daedalize> "They have cannons. I don't think guns would be enough. Maybe lasers, but..."
  528. [2011-12-16 21:45:17] <Salmander> It's an aircraft yoke, damnit
  529. [2011-12-16 21:45:38] <Salmander> Pun intended
  530. [2011-12-16 21:45:41] <Salmander> Now, go
  531. [2011-12-16 21:45:47] <TheRaven> ".338 Armor Piercing Incendiary. Can take out quarter inch steel plate. This thing should be easy."
  532. [2011-12-16 21:45:49] <Tara_Unknown> Ah, then redact what Rosalind did
  533. [2011-12-16 21:45:59] <NullAshton> Dmitri awaits orders from his 'captain'. Mmm, star trek vibes.
  534. [2011-12-16 21:46:05] <Scantron> "...has anyone here flown aircraft before?"
  535. [2011-12-16 21:46:48] <Daedalize> "Not me."
  536. [2011-12-16 21:46:59] <Salmander> ~Suggested tactics: Ramming, boarding, or outmaneuvering.~
  537. [2011-12-16 21:47:17] <TheRaven> "We've got distance on our side, not to mention firepower."
  538. [2011-12-16 21:47:20] <Salmander> ~Push yoke forward to accelerate.~
  539. [2011-12-16 21:47:25] <Tara_Unknown> "It sounded like someone wanted to ram them"
  540. [2011-12-16 21:47:33] <Daedalize> "Ha! See, it said ramming. The robot agrees with me." Velia seems greatly enthused.
  541. [2011-12-16 21:47:37] <NullAshton> "See? There you go. Just hope that Windows ME isn't installed on this thing."
  542. [2011-12-16 21:48:06] <NullAshton> "So, captain, orders?" He awaits someone to assume the role of captain.
  543. [2011-12-16 21:48:11] <Salmander> ~Warning: Estimated time of enemy hostile arrival: One minute.~
  544. [2011-12-16 21:48:13] <Scantron> "It would be worthwhile to take at least one prisoner. It would give us a more accurate picture of 'modern' society here."
  545. [2011-12-16 21:48:30] <TheRaven> He picks up the Super Mag and opens the door. Clear shot to the ship?
  546. [2011-12-16 21:48:38] <Salmander> ~Warning: estimated time of enemy hostile arrival: 50 seconds.~
  547. [2011-12-16 21:48:45] <Salmander> Clear shot
  548. [2011-12-16 21:48:50] <NullAshton> Dmitri sighs. Well then. He pushes the yoke forward, getting out of here. RAMMING SPEED in the absence of other ideas
  549. [2011-12-16 21:49:01] <Salmander> ~Warning: Estimated time of enemy hostile arrival: 40 seconds.~
  550. [2011-12-16 21:49:11] <TheRaven> "Cover your ears, everyone. This is gonna be one hell of a sound."
  551. [2011-12-16 21:49:15] <Salmander> The scarab accelerates
  552. [2011-12-16 21:49:20] <Daedalize> Velia braces herself against a wall. Roll Ath maneuver for bracing?
  553. [2011-12-16 21:49:28] <Scantron> Spencer covers his ears and braces himself.
  554. [2011-12-16 21:49:32] <TheRaven> "Oi, slow, slow! Need a stable platform!"
  555. [2011-12-16 21:49:36] <Salmander> ~Warning: Ship accelerating into oncoming object. Suggesting bracing.~
  556. [2011-12-16 21:49:48] <Salmander> Sure, Velia
  557. [2011-12-16 21:49:52] <Scantron> He also does his best to brace Rosalind.
  558. [2011-12-16 21:49:56] <TheRaven> 6df+8 He pulls the rifle to his shoulder and fires on the ship.
  559. [2011-12-16 21:49:56] <Salmander> ~10 seconds to impact~
  560. [2011-12-16 21:49:57] <Glacon> TheRaven: He pulls the rifle to his shoulder and fires on the ship.: 9 (6df+8=4-, 3+, 0, 3+, 0, 0)
  561. [2011-12-16 21:50:00] <Salmander> ~9~
  562. [2011-12-16 21:50:03] <Salmander> ~8~
  563. [2011-12-16 21:50:07] <Salmander> ~7~
  564. [2011-12-16 21:50:09] <Salmander> ~6~
  565. [2011-12-16 21:50:12] <Salmander> ~5~
  566. [2011-12-16 21:50:15] <Salmander> ~4~
  567. [2011-12-16 21:50:15] <Daedalize> 6df+5 Ath maneuver to... Pdef?
  568. [2011-12-16 21:50:15] <Glacon> Daedalize: Ath maneuver to... Pdef?: 5 (6df+5=3+, 4-, 4-, 4-, 3+, 3+)
  569. [2011-12-16 21:50:17] <Salmander> ~3~
  570. [2011-12-16 21:50:19] <Salmander> ~2~
  571. [2011-12-16 21:50:22] <Salmander> ~1~
  572. [2011-12-16 21:50:23] <NullAshton> Dmitri turns at the last moment, trying to minimize damage.
  573. [2011-12-16 21:50:31] <Salmander> BRRRRRRSSSSSSHHHHHHHH
  574. [2011-12-16 21:50:44] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind braces herself with Spencer to the best of her ability
  575. [2011-12-16 21:51:18] <Salmander> As Taggart fires on the ship and it splinters away, the scarab rams into it, crushing it as its metal underside pushes into the ship's wooden frame
  576. [2011-12-16 21:51:22] <Salmander> Roll athletics everyone
  577. [2011-12-16 21:51:29] <Scantron> 6df+5
  578. [2011-12-16 21:51:30] <Glacon> Scantron: 3 (6df+5=4-, 4-, 0, 3+, 4-, 0)
  579. [2011-12-16 21:51:32] <TheRaven> 6df+5 ohgodno
  580. [2011-12-16 21:51:33] <Glacon> TheRaven: ohgodno: 6 (6df+5=4-, 0, 3+, 0, 3+, 0)
  581. [2011-12-16 21:52:03] <Daedalize> 6df+5 RIGHT INTO THE DANGER ZONE
  582. [2011-12-16 21:52:04] <Glacon> Daedalize: RIGHT INTO THE DANGER ZONE: 7 (6df+5=3+, 3+, 4-, 3+, 0, 0)
  583. [2011-12-16 21:52:07] <Tara_Unknown> 6df+4
  584. [2011-12-16 21:52:09] <Glacon> Tara_Unknown: 5 (6df+4=3+, 0, 4-, 3+, 0, 0)
  585. [2011-12-16 21:52:16] <NullAshton> 6df+9 tagging Self-Survival
  586. [2011-12-16 21:52:17] <Glacon> NullAshton: tagging Self-Survival: 6 (6df+9=0, 4-, 4-, 4-, 3+, 4-)
  587. [2011-12-16 21:52:31] <Salmander> Spencer is flung across the control room and lands on his back. -1 body
  588. [2011-12-16 21:52:52] <Salmander> The scarab comes to a stop over the crushed remains of the ship
  589. [2011-12-16 21:53:05] <Scantron> "Oof!" Spencer stands back up and brushes himself off. "I'm all right."
  590. [2011-12-16 21:53:16] <Salmander> You can see a dozen or so humanoid cranes fleeing in all directions from the wreckage
  591. [2011-12-16 21:53:26] <NullAshton> Dmitri holds on via deathgrip on the controls and his chair. HELL YEAH. "Damage report?"
  592. [2011-12-16 21:53:34] <Tara_Unknown> "For some reason, I think you can take a hit better than I can"
  593. [2011-12-16 21:53:56] <Salmander> ~Small dent in lower, right bow. Great Scarab Machine stable.~
  594. [2011-12-16 21:54:13] <Daedalize> "HAH! That worked so much better than the last time I saw someone try it!"
  595. [2011-12-16 21:54:27] <NullAshton> "Excellent. Please broadcast demands to surrender over exterior loudspeaker."
  596. [2011-12-16 21:54:29] <Scantron> Spencer shrugs. "I drank a lot of milk as a child."
  597. [2011-12-16 21:54:42] <TheRaven> "Engage the runners?"
  598. [2011-12-16 21:54:50] <Salmander> ~Activating loudspeaker. Please speak into microphone.~
  599. [2011-12-16 21:55:27] <Salmander> A dingy little box descends from the ceiling on wire and opens, a blue microphone popping out.
  600. [2011-12-16 21:55:41] <Scantron> "I still believe we should attempt to capture one or more, if possible."
  601. [2011-12-16 21:55:52] <Daedalize> "Hey, can I try the surrender demands? I'm good at that sort of thing."
  602. [2011-12-16 21:55:53] <Salmander> ~Runner direction too varied. Please select a runner to engage.~
  603. [2011-12-16 21:56:24] <NullAshton> Dmitri activates nerd mode. Dammit, he's in a giant metal vehicle, he gets to have a little fun. He starts to open his mouth, then glances to Daedalize's character(derp) and motions to the microphone.
  604. [2011-12-16 21:56:39] <Scantron> To the machine: "Are there any small vehicles aboard suitable for pursuit of individuals?"
  605. [2011-12-16 21:56:44] <TheRaven> He runs the bolt on the rifle and lines up a leg shot on the nearest runner.
  606. [2011-12-16 21:56:50] <Salmander> ~Unknown.~
  607. [2011-12-16 21:56:52] <TheRaven> 6df+8 bang
  608. [2011-12-16 21:56:52] <Glacon> TheRaven: bang: 7 (6df+8=3+, 3+, 4-, 0, 4-, 4-)
  609. [2011-12-16 21:56:58] <Daedalize> Velia clears her throat and steps up. (Persuasion roll, or just RP?)
  610. [2011-12-16 21:56:59] <Salmander> 6df+5 squawk
  611. [2011-12-16 21:57:02] <Glacon> Salmander: squawk: 7 (6df+5=3+, 0, 0, 3+, 3+, 4-)
  612. [2011-12-16 21:57:09] <Salmander> Just RP
  613. [2011-12-16 21:57:36] <Salmander> The shots clip the sand around the runner. It jumps into the air then runs faster.
  614. [2011-12-16 21:58:56] <Scantron> "Damn..."
  615. [2011-12-16 21:59:18] <TheRaven> 6df+8 300 grains of sit the fuck down (another leg shot)
  616. [2011-12-16 21:59:27] <Glacon> TheRaven: 300 grains of sit the fuck down (another leg shot): 11 (6df+8=0, 0, 3+, 3+, 0, 3+)
  617. [2011-12-16 21:59:32] <Daedalize> "Alright." <<ATTENTION CREW OF THE VESSEL WHOSE SHIT WE JUST WRECKED. IF YOU'D PREFER THAT WE NOT CHASE YOU DOWN AND SEE HOW MANY PUNCTURE WOUNDS WE CAN FIT INTO YOUR SKULLS BEFORE YOU DIE OF BRAIN DAMAGE, THEN I WOULD SUGGEST YOU STAY RIGHT THE FUCK WHERE YOU ARE!>>
  618. [2011-12-16 21:59:40] <NullAshton> Dmitri just manual controls the scarab as they chase after the runners. MUUWAAHAAHAA.... ahem. He says quietly, "Gotta get lasers or something on this thing... wait. Of course..."
  619. [2011-12-16 21:59:59] <Salmander> You can hear indecipherable shouting from down below. They all run, faster of course.
  620. [2011-12-16 22:00:04] <Scantron> "...brilliant."
  621. [2011-12-16 22:00:31] <Salmander> 6df+5 SQUAWK
  622. [2011-12-16 22:00:31] <Glacon> Salmander: SQUAWK: 7 (6df+5=4-, 3+, 3+, 0, 3+, 0)
  623. [2011-12-16 22:01:14] <Salmander> The shots clip the nearest Crane's talon and it falls to the ground, clutching the talon in the hands on its wings.
  624. [2011-12-16 22:01:50] <Daedalize> <<THAT IS NOT WHAT STAY WHERE YOU ARE MEANS, YOU IDIOTS. LAST CHANCE, EITHER YOU STAY PUT, OR WE'LL RUN YOU DOWN AND MAKE SURE YOU NEVER GET A CHANCE TO RUN AWAY EVER AGAIN!>>
  625. [2011-12-16 22:01:57] <TheRaven> "There. Live one. Rosalind, think you can treat a shot-up foot on a bird?"
  626. [2011-12-16 22:02:01] <Salmander> Every other one runs faster
  627. [2011-12-16 22:02:19] <Scantron> "Perhaps there are survivors in the wreckage. We should check."
  628. [2011-12-16 22:02:25] <Tara_Unknown> "Dammit!" Rosalind heads to the mic and takes over. "Surrender now, and no more harm will come to you. Continue running, and we will continue shooting."
  629. [2011-12-16 22:02:37] <NullAshton> Dmitri turns away from that Crane, moving towards the other birds. bird wrassler, gotta wrassle up all the birds.
  630. [2011-12-16 22:02:57] <Salmander> A few cranes slow down
  631. [2011-12-16 22:03:14] <Salmander> One looks back, sighs, and keels over, huffing and clutching his knees
  632. [2011-12-16 22:03:22] <Tara_Unknown> She turns to Taggart, "I might be able to, but I might also make it worse. I don't know much about their physiology yet"
  633. [2011-12-16 22:03:36] <TheRaven> "Any volunteers to go collect that one?"
  634. [2011-12-16 22:03:47] <Tara_Unknown> "And we should go get the tired ones"
  635. [2011-12-16 22:03:52] <NullAshton> "Don't look at me, I'm driving this thing."
  636. [2011-12-16 22:03:55] <Scantron> "I'll go."
  637. [2011-12-16 22:03:59] <NullAshton> "Just tell me when to stop."
  638. [2011-12-16 22:04:06] <Daedalize> Velia steps back. "I don't get it. Do they not understand curse words or something?"
  639. [2011-12-16 22:04:25] <Scantron> "..."
  640. [2011-12-16 22:05:36] <Salmander> A few others stop and collapse
  641. [2011-12-16 22:05:56] <Scantron> "Would anyone else like to help me retrieve them?"
  642. [2011-12-16 22:06:28] <TheRaven> Taggart stands, keeping an eye on the rest of them. "Dmitri, Spencer, Rosalind, go collect as many as you can convince to come back. I'll cover you."
  643. [2011-12-16 22:06:28] <Tara_Unknown> "I'm not sure I'd be much good at it, but I will help"
  644. [2011-12-16 22:06:51] <Scantron> Spencer nods. "All right. Just find a good place to stop the vehicle."
  645. [2011-12-16 22:07:35] <TheRaven> "Scarab, is this vehicle equipped with any sort of loading dock or cargo hold?"
  646. [2011-12-16 22:08:02] <Tara_Unknown> "Also, does it have a brig?"
  647. [2011-12-16 22:09:01] <NullAshton> Dmitri grumbles. But.... his baby... grumblemumble. "Fine, whatever."
  648. [2011-12-16 22:09:34] <Daedalize> "Does it have anywhere that we could lock something in and not worry about it breaking out?"
  649. [2011-12-16 22:10:10] <Salmander> ~The brig can be found through the control room elevator located in the starboard side.~
  650. [2011-12-16 22:10:21] <Salmander> Elevators doors flash blue to the right
  651. [2011-12-16 22:10:50] <Daedalize> "Neat lighting. I'll go check it out." Velia heads over and calls the elevator.
  652. [2011-12-16 22:11:30] <TheRaven> Taggart remains on overwatch.
  653. [2011-12-16 22:11:42] <Salmander> The elevator doors open.
  654. [2011-12-16 22:11:45] <NullAshton> Dmitri takes out pistol again, heads out with the others to collect some burds.
  655. [2011-12-16 22:12:08] <Scantron> As does Spencer.
  656. [2011-12-16 22:12:19] <Daedalize> Velia heads up to check out the brig, making sure it's free of anything unnecessary.
  657. [2011-12-16 22:12:56] <Salmander> It's made of slick, blue bars. A key-like object rests on a chain hanging off the wall.
  658. [2011-12-16 22:13:48] <Daedalize> She grabs and pockets it, then heads back down.
  659. [2011-12-16 22:13:50] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind goes to help, hoping she can convince some to surrender willingly
  660. [2011-12-16 22:14:01] <Salmander> The brig is down, the control room is up
  661. [2011-12-16 22:14:15] <Daedalize> *up, then
  662. [2011-12-16 22:14:18] <Salmander> They're all on the ground, eitehr panting or squawking
  663. [2011-12-16 22:15:00] <Scantron> Spencer goes to the nearest one, his pistol out. "Your weapons."
  664. [2011-12-16 22:15:25] <Salmander> It gasps for air and fumbles removing a pistol and a sword
  665. [2011-12-16 22:15:47] <Salmander> "Oy, you're, uh, just gonna - hurf - take us prisoner, right?"
  666. [2011-12-16 22:16:04] <Daedalize> "Hey, Taggart was it? I found the brig, and the key to the brig."
  667. [2011-12-16 22:16:12] <Scantron> "Indeed. You will be interrogated, but your treatment will be reasonable."
  668. [2011-12-16 22:16:32] <Salmander> "A-alright."
  669. [2011-12-16 22:16:39] <Scantron> Spencer takes the pistol and sword. He looks at the sword. How does it compare to the sword he already has?
  670. [2011-12-16 22:17:02] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind approaches one of the cranes. "Will you come quietly? You'll likely be asked questions, but only running, or trying to harm us, will result in ill treatment"
  671. [2011-12-16 22:17:02] <TheRaven> "Great. Look secure enough?"
  672. [2011-12-16 22:17:15] <Salmander> It's a scimitar. A bit blunter, but much easier to slash with.
  673. [2011-12-16 22:17:33] <Salmander> "Wh-whatever." The crane gasps and follows Rosa.
  674. [2011-12-16 22:17:46] <Scantron> Spencer nods approvingly. He helps the bird up and leads it back to the ship.
  675. [2011-12-16 22:17:53] <Daedalize> "It didn't have any holes or breakage that I could find. Just bars made of some blue metal."
  676. [2011-12-16 22:18:07] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind leads it to the brig
  677. [2011-12-16 22:18:09] <TheRaven> "Sounds good."
  678. [2011-12-16 22:18:29] <NullAshton> Dmitri heads to one of the birds the others hasn't gone to, pistol at the ready and pointing at them. "Drop any weapons in your hand, and hands up in the air," he states.
  679. [2011-12-16 22:19:07] <Scantron> Spencer leads his to the brig also, dropping of its weapons in the control room first.
  680. [2011-12-16 22:19:16] <Salmander> They presumably repeat the process with every crane
  681. [2011-12-16 22:19:33] <Salmander> blah blah blah, scimitar, pistol, sent to brig
  682. [2011-12-16 22:19:35] <Tara_Unknown> I would say they do
  683. [2011-12-16 22:19:44] <Salmander> There's 9 in all.
  684. [2011-12-16 22:20:00] <NullAshton> Dmtri does. Assuming nothing else goes wrong, he goes back into the scarab, inspecting one of the pistols that the cranes were carrying.
  685. [2011-12-16 22:20:02] <Daedalize> Velia heads down to oversee the capturing, and acquires a scimitar for herself from the confiscated weapons before reboarding.
  686. [2011-12-16 22:20:12] <Salmander> It's old, at least victorian by your standards
  687. [2011-12-16 22:20:30] <Scantron> Spencer ends up returning three to the ship. After they've all been taken in, Spencer also looks at a pistol. He takes a scimitar for himself.
  688. [2011-12-16 22:21:03] <Tara_Unknown> Rosalind smiles sweetly at the cranes in the brig before heading back to the control room
  689. [2011-12-16 22:21:45] <Scantron> Spencer gives her a quick hug.
  690. [2011-12-16 22:21:45] <Daedalize> Velia makes sure the brig is locked, and takes the key with her on returning to the control room.
  691. [2011-12-16 22:23:04] <Scantron> "...weapons for everyone, I guess?"
  692. [2011-12-16 22:23:25] <NullAshton> Dmitri briefly considers taking one of these for himselves and selling it... eh. No, that's stupid, and probably would get him terminated from the Foundation. "Probably. Should keep one of the pistols for further study."
  693. [2011-12-16 22:23:52] <Tara_Unknown> "Why do I feel like we just pirated a bunch of pirates?"
  694. [2011-12-16 22:24:12] <NullAshton> "Rest should be kept, never know when you might find a friendly tribe you can arm to deal with your problems for you."
  695. [2011-12-16 22:24:29] <Scantron> "It was a justified attack. They knew the possible consequences when they acted aggressively."
  696. [2011-12-16 22:24:56] <TheRaven> "Hey, they're alive, aren't they?"
  697. [2011-12-16 22:24:59] <Salmander> The scarab departs back to the village
  698. [2011-12-16 22:25:03] <Salmander> Yippee
  699. [2011-12-16 22:25:05] <Daedalize> "They attacked us, we kicked their asses, and we get the loot. A good day, if you ask me."
  700. [2011-12-16 22:25:39] <NullAshton> "And prisoners, yup." He glances at Velia. "Speaking of. You said you're good at intimidation? Care to interrogate one of the prisoners?"
  701. [2011-12-16 22:25:49] <Tara_Unknown> "I didn't get knocked unconscious!"
  702. [2011-12-16 22:26:04] <Scantron> Spencer smiles at Rosalind. "I'd count that as a win."
  703. [2011-12-16 22:26:54] [INFO] Disconnecting from IRC. Click close again to exit now.
  704. [2011-12-16 22:26:56] <Tara_Unknown> "I certainly do"
Advertisement
Add Comment
Please, Sign In to add comment
Advertisement
Public Pastes
Advertisement
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics. By continuing to use Pastebin, you agree to our use of cookies as described in the Cookies Policy.  OK, I Understand
Not a member of Pastebin yet?
Sign Up, it unlocks many cool features!