NationStates Jolt Archive

"Charming chap" Barrowman said with raised eyebrows as he turned to Kartosh and Skyler, "You wanted to see the Prisoners about something, yes?" He asked politely as the Marines heaved the orb away to be placed in storage until someone could work out what it was.

Planetside

Rather taken aback by the sudden move from Sasha, Ashe slowly raised her own arms until she, too, was bracing Sasha in a tight comforting hug. When they broke apart, Ashe had managed to regain control of her composure.

"Ready?" She asked gently, picking up her weapons,"What age are you by the way?" She asked, "Just curious"

Kartosh eyed the box as it was hauled away. "Yes," he said, looking back to the Second Officer. "I believe that I could procure some useful infomration out of them before they are taken back to Xiscapia and likely executed. And this thing," he patted the machine affectionatly, "will help."
Planetside...
Sasha nodded. "I'm...I'm..." she frowned. She honestly couldn't remember how old she was. "I think I'm about twenty-three." She handed Ashe her green katana. "It may be looked on badly if I come up to the ship with a weapon, even if it embodies my soul. Take it, but if I must, I will die with it." She looked seriously at her, her eyes pleading like Ashe's did not so long ago. "If I do die, promise me, promise me, that you will take my sword with you. Honor it, please, for I did not do what I meant, and was born to unfortunate cirucmstances." She gave the sheath a last rub with her fingers before letting go.

Barrowman led the two Xiscapian Mercenaries down to the Crossfire's brig. There, they found Cavourna standing talking to one of the Calaveran Prisoners. He turned and glanced in the direction of Barrowman and the two Xiscapians with raised eyebrows
"Yes?"

Planetside

Ashe shook her head and handed the katana back to Sasha,
"I trust you, Sasha, you can keep your Katana, One Xiscapian's promise to another," Then she nodded, "I will of course, honour and cherish your katana with all my heart and soul. But you'll be fine" She looked at her again reassuringly
"You'll be fine"

Skyler cleared her throat. "We request permission to interrogate all the prisoners aboard. If we can find out where they came from, we may be able to pinpoint the Rebel Base's exact location, or at least an outpost or something."
Planetside...
Sasha bowed her head and took back her sword. "I hope you're right..." she murmered.
OOC: I have to leave now, I'll be back on later tonight, if not tommorow. Hope NC gets back on soon. Cheers.

OOC: No problem, I might not be on later though

Crossfire

"I see," Cavourna's gaze shifted down to the Speaker "And what is that thing exactly? And why aren't you on the bridge?" He asked Barrowman curtly

"Sir!" Barrowman gave a stiff salute and headed out of the doors again.

Meanwhile a buzzing noise indicated that Ashe and Sasha had returned to the Crossfire. Cavourna was momentarily taken back by her appearance but almost instantly recovered. He nodded to Ashe and indicated that she should move Sasha in with the Calaverans.

When she was secure in the room, with her Katana which Cavourna had allowed after a moment's discussion with Ashe, the two Officers turned back to Kartosh and Skyler.

"So, what is that thing?"

Sasha got into the cell with her head down. She immediatly made for Blackwater, embracing him. Kartosh ignored them as Skyler kneeled behind the machine, tinkering with it. "This device was developed by a team of scientists who are now dead on a world I'm not allowed to mention. It picks apart the brain of a captive, and can find and stimulate certain emotions and responses. It is a long, complex process, and it has a 25% failure rating, but it allows us to get a confession out of most anybody. We obviously don't need them to confess, but we do need to know what they know. There's no garentee that this will work, or even that we'll find anything useful, but it's worth a try." He saw Cavourna's experssion. "Understand that it is not a tourture device, although it can be used as one. It merely allows us to probe memories. Not thoughts, however. The farther back a memory happened, the harder it is to call up. The more significace it had to the person in question, the easier it is to call up. You see?"

"I see" Cavourna looked at the Prisoners then at the machine. Nodding, he walked up to the group
"I want a volunteer to be interegated. I swear that no harm will come to them" He said in his best authouritive voice.

Blackwater gasped as he hugged her tight, and turned to the interegator " I could tell you some things, but I refuse to give more classified information."

Nichole chuckled at the last part of the note. "He sounds like a brave man." she agreed. She sat up, throwing her head to work out a kink which had developed in her neck. "Tell me," she said, regarding Aphril, Joy, and the Lt. seriously, "what do you think of the Calaverans? And the Alversians?" She was curious, as she had never heard an offworlders opinion on the two human peoples, one cruel and sadistic and coldly scientific, the other freedom-loving, compassionte, and loyal to the end.

"what she talking about"asked Aphril

"Alversians were at PaX Pacis where they lost 8 Alversian Marines and
15 Alversian Marines wounded to our loses of 80 KIA and 78 WIA and at the Korr war "said LT



ooc which Calaverans lot you want me to say, FT seen three forms hive mind lot ,Goa'uld lot and heard of the lot you said

Gerrak squatted before the low lead altar, and prayed to each of the gods-his patron Zorak Zoran first, then the others. Placing his spirit drums before him, he howled in the darkness, invoking the gods and begging their advice.
He sang for hours, then studied the altar again-the gods had shifted, and their relative positions would tell him what he needed to know. Annilla had moved to the center-the Invisible Tide was in play, and she would obscure what would foil her plans. Moorgarki claimed Lodril under the watchful eye of Zorak Zoran and Boztakang, while Kiger Lytor and Xiola Umbar huddled in a corner. Karrg had moved next to Zorak Zoran with Vaneekara, but the two faced away from Moorgarki and Lodril.
He returned the gods respectfully to their places, thanking each and renewing their incense. The augurs were obscure, but any small help was always appreciated, and the gods tended to reveal only what would advance their personal agendas.

"what she talking about"asked Aphril

"Alversians were at PaX Pacis where they lost 8 Alversian Marines and
15 Alversian Marines wounded to our loses of 80 KIA and 78 WIA and at the Korr war "said LT



ooc which Calaverans lot you want me to say, FT seen three forms hive mind lot ,Goa'uld lot and heard of the lot you said
"Is that all you know about them? Statistics? Haven't you ever been to Alversia, or met one?"
OOC: I mean the actual Probe fighter/post walker/observer/let's-kill-everything-we-see Calaverans. His others are, respectivly, referred to as the Imitators (his latest parasitic race) the Infected (the race he used during the Korr war) and, of course, the Goa'uld. I didn't know he had a third parasite race.

"Is that all you know about them? Statistics? Haven't you ever been to Alversia, or met one?"
OOC: I mean the actual Probe fighter/post walker/observer/let's-kill-everything-we-see Calaverans. His others are, respectivly, referred to as the Imitators (his latest parasitic race) the Infected (the race he used during the Korr war) and, of course, the Goa'uld. I didn't know he had a third parasite race.

the LT roll his eyes

"you not smart ,how do you think we know they were at PaX Pacis and how many got killed and got wound if we were not there fighting hell,that was Joy home before she was adopted after her lose of her only family and what happen to her"said the LT as Joy walks off

"as for Calaverans we heard of them but not likely to meet them with out blowing them up frist"

ooc lost count on how many Ideas NC has had for races

Nichole snorted at the Lt. "You, LT, obviously hadn't had much interaction with them if the first thing that comes to your mind when you say "Alversian" is the amount dead and wounded at a space station." She hadn't known Joy as originally an Alversian, but it made a twisted sort of sense. She watched Joy walk away. She must have touched a nerve. To the Calaveran comment she nodded. "No taking chances with them, they'll shoot you as soon as look at you."
OOC: L0L.

Nichole snorted at the Lt. "You, LT, obviously hadn't had much interaction with them if the first thing that comes to your mind when you say "Alversian" is the amount dead and wounded at a space station." She hadn't known Joy as originally an Alversian, but it made a twisted sort of sense. She watched Joy walk away. She must have touched a nerve. To the Calaveran comment she nodded. "No taking chances with them, they'll shoot you as soon as look at you."
OOC: L0L.

"no we clones not meet Alversian face to face only the boss and his mates have talked to them we were just fighting along side them "said the LT

"mm she ok "asked Aphril

"have you been told of what happen to her at 15"asked the LT to her
"only been told she Tappee's from known space and adopted after something that happen at a Tappee's space station"said Aphril

"mm i don't know if it's my place to tell you"said the LT

Indigo eased open the door to a sprawling suite that was dimly lit. Wide, heavy shoji's, the frames done in black laquer, with thick amber silk 'panes' hid broad french doors that led to a sprawling veranda. However she did not slide them aside, not wanting to look upon the leaden grey sky for the nonce. So the light that filtered in was a warm haze. Potted plants large and small, as well as many ferns and ivy's that had grown across the walls gave a fresh but loamy underscent to the air.

A broad fireplace, so tall she could almost step within the 'mouth' of it was alight with a crackling fire. The scents of scents of pine, fir, cedar and sandalwood filled the high ceilinged chamber. A queen sized bed, covered with silk bed linnens in black and red lay before that blaze, so that Indigo, when she slept, could bask in the fire's warmth. Small mirrors and faceted crystals here and there hung from mobiles, dancing a little as the air moved, and throwing shards of light or shatters of rainbows about.

The floor was smooth, dark wood, scattered here and there with thick plush throw rugs in reds and golds, and the walls were a mix of woods and stone. Lamps were scattered about, once lit they would also make for warm puddles of light. A small 'singing' fountain graced the center of the low table that was in the dining alcove, and a black laquer buffet held cutlery and china in the glass fronted cabinets atop, and displayed a pyramid of deep cobalt wine glasses on the black granite serving top.

But it was the bathroom that was truly luxurious - again the walls and floor were a mix of stone and wood. Part of it seemed to be little more than a luxurious bath. A long well lit vanity in it's own close-offable alcove, an oversized shower with a built in seat and a skylight over head, and a stone floored Japanese style scrubbing off area - the floor was heated ..but when you turned the corner, it opened into a hot springs grotto (http://www.atddm.com/1bath1.jpg). The lighting ws comfortably dim, the blooming plants gave off a subtle scent and the hot water steamed. Indigo smiled .

"no we clones not meet Alversian face to face only the boss and his mates have talked to them we were just fighting along side them "said the LT

"mm she ok "asked Aphril

"have you been told of what happen to her at 15"asked the LT to her
"only been told she Tappee's from known space and adopted after something that happen at a Tappee's space station"said Aphril

"mm i don't know if it's my place to tell you"said the LT
Nichole listened with worry. "I didn't hurt her, did I?"
Indigo's Room...
One of the seemingly infinite number of servents, robed in white and dull silver with a straw flat hat, appeared. She came with enough noise to let Indigo know of her precense to not to scare her, or worse, trigger protection magic or technology on or about her person. "Is the room to our honorable guest's liking?" She had an Asian face, Korean-looking, her ebony hair hanging down her back in a long braid. Her pale, cream-colored skin blended with her white robes. Her fur was gray and her eyes, surprisingly, were a soft dark green.
Gerrak's Room...
One of the servents who had carried out the box appearednear Gerrak, head bowed. "Is the room to his Master's liking?" He spoke in soft Shadowspeech, a trait exceedingly rare among any Xiscapians. He had been chosen as Gerrak's personal servent, always ready to assist if he called. His hair was long and blonde, his skin a happy meduim between light and dark. His fur was black and his eyes yellow.

Nichole listened with worry. "I didn't hurt her, did I?"

"she just needs to talk and hug "said the LT
"ok i'll" the LT left a hand and stops Aphril from finishing what she was about to say

"you may be one of her mother now but you were not there my lady only the ladies Sky,Snow,Mira Arya and Natasha can under stand what she feeling as they were there and was killed there themself, Wolf all so understand her feeling as he hold her in his arms to clam her after she had awaken screaming in the medbay he was resting after he was wounded"said the LT

Gerrak's Room...
One of the servants who had carried out the box appeared near Gerrak, head bowed. "Is the room to his Master's liking?" He spoke in soft Shadowspeech, a trait exceedingly rare among any Xiscapians. He had been chosen as Gerrak's personal servant, always ready to assist if he called. His hair was long and blond, his skin a happy medium between light and dark. His fur was black and his eyes yellow.
(OOC:Non-trolls have difficulties in Shadowspeech, much as Gerrak encounters difficulties in non-troll tongues. Pretty much, do to a lack of certain organs present in the troll vocal chords, all vowels sound "ee" to trolls when spoken by non-trolls:"Ees thee reeeem tee hees Meesteer's leekeeng?" However, trolls are used to it, and I mention it only for consistency.)
"Zpeek Xizkapyan-me need praktiz. Neffer kall troll 'Mazzter'-it offer be zlayv, an' legallee binding on Pamaltela. Me Zoltan-call 'Lord' or 'Lordzchip' if want be zit-zen (OOC:citizen) Doraddi, or call 'Zur' if wan zhow reezpeck (OOC:respect) it juzzt uz, call me 'Gerrak'. Wot yu call?"

"Is the room to our honorable guest's liking?"

"Oh it's marvelous." Then Indigo broke into laughter as Fade, sopping wet, streaked past her to sit on the fireplace's ledge and begin grooming himself. "And he approves too. He loves to swim, but prefers to dry off in front of a fire. If you light the one in the grotto, he won't track water all over the place." There was no sting or censure in her words - she really was very pleased with the suite, and aching to climb out of the incredibly heavy beaded formal kimono and into the most inviting bed.

"You will discover that I prefer it warm rather than cool, and in the winter will usually keep my rooms between seventy five and eighty degrees Imperia. I like to read in bed, you've probably already discovered that most of my luggage was taken up with books, and data crystals, rather than clothes.

"Please could you have this cleaned and checked for damage? I fell earlier and want to make sure it is unharmed." Indigo requested and the palace servant helped her ease the weighty outfit off and took it away.

Indigo was, in seconds, burried under the coverlets.

APS Crossfire

Cavourna lowered his head and shook it slowly, sadly. He looked at Blackwater, then Kartosh.
"Go ahead then" He said sadly to Kartosh and the machine, "I need to talk to XNHQ"

Soon he was in contact with Admiral Krystal and had relayed the report and details of what had happened on the colony
"What do you want me to do with the PoW's?" He asked her.

OOC: Not a lot I can do with that, Isa.
(OOC:Non-trolls have difficulties in Shadowspeech, much as Gerrak encounters difficulties in non-troll tongues. Pretty much, do to a lack of certain organs present in the troll vocal chords, all vowels sound "ee" to trolls when spoken by non-trolls:"Ees thee reeeem tee hees Meesteer's leekeeng?" However, trolls are used to it, and I mention it only for consistency.)
"Zpeek Xizkapyan-me need praktiz. Neffer kall troll 'Mazzter'-it offer be zlayv, an' legallee binding on Pamaltela. Me Zoltan-call 'Lord' or 'Lordzchip' if want be zit-zen (OOC:citizen) Doraddi, or call 'Zur' if wan zhow reezpeck (OOC:respect) it juzzt uz, call me 'Gerrak'. Wot yu call?"
OOC: Thanks for the tips.
"Ah." The servent gave a little bow, speaking softly in Xiscapian. "A thousand apologies, your Lordship Doraddi, I had no idea I was speaking to royalty. My name is Kall, and I have been assigned to you as your personal servent for the duration of your stay here. Any time you pull that cord," he indicated the pull cord, "I will be the one who responds."
"Oh it's marvelous." Then Indigo broke into laughter as Fade, sopping wet, streaked past her to sit on the fireplace's ledge and begin grooming himself. "And he approves too. He loves to swim, but prefers to dry off in front of a fire. If you light the one in the grotto, he won't track water all over the place." There was no sting or censure in her words - she really was very pleased with the suite, and aching to climb out of the incredibly heavy beaded formal kimono and into the most inviting bed.

"You will discover that I prefer it warm rather than cool, and in the winter will usually keep my rooms between seventy five and eighty degrees Imperia. I like to read in bed, you've probably already discovered that most of my luggage was taken up with books, and data crystals, rather than clothes.

"Please could you have this cleaned and checked for damage? I fell earlier and want to make sure it is unharmed." Indigo requested and the palace servant helped her ease the weighty outfit off and took it away.

Indigo was, in seconds, burried under the coverlets.
The servent lite a fire in the grotto, the fireplace filling with flames in seconds. She then adjusted the temperature in the room from the cooler sixty degrees to a balmy seventy-seven degrees. Indigo's things, as she had said, mostly books and data crystals, were already arranged by title and cross-sectioned by subject and author in a large ornate wooden rack, which Indigo could swear hadn't been there a moment before. The servent bowed herself out with the heavy kimono and sent it down to tailoring. The tailor, a old, wrinkled male examined the piece of formal wear. Aside from a little dirt and a loose thread or two, the kimono was in perfect condition. It was covertly replaced in the closet whithin the hour.
APS Crossfire

Cavourna lowered his head and shook it slowly, sadly. He looked at Blackwater, then Kartosh.
"Go ahead then" He said sadly to Kartosh and the machine, "I need to talk to XNHQ"

Soon he was in contact with Admiral Krystal and had relayed the report and details of what had happened on the colony
"What do you want me to do with the PoW's?" He asked her.
"Alright, come here, you." said Kartosh to Blackwater, roughly ripping him from Sasha and sitting him down in a plain metal chair. He bound his hands and feet together while Skyler prepared the machine for use. She stepped forward and began attatching nodes and sensors to various places around the Calaveran's head. Finally she stood back, satisfied. The Xiscapian thumbed the switch labeled Start and a thrill of electricity ran though the machine, up the wires and into the human's head. "Let's see here now..." she muttered as she manipulated the controls.
XNHQ Head Admiral's Office...
Krystal sat back and thought for a couple of seconds. "Of course you will have to send them back here to stand trial. The Calaverans will almost undoubtably get the blade, but Sasha's is a unique situation. I still do not know whether the ethical path is to execute her for her crimes or try and rehabilitate her." She shook her head. "Transport them back to us. I will have to notify families here."

"Alright, come here, you." said Kartosh to Blackwater, roughly ripping him from Sasha and sitting him down in a plain metal chair. He bound his hands and feet together while Skyler prepared the machine for use. She stepped forward and began attatching nodes and sensors to various places around the Calaveran's head. Finally she stood back, satisfied. The Xiscapian thumbed the switch labeled Start and a thrill of electricity ran though the machine, up the wires and into the human's head. "Let's see here now..." she muttered as she manipulated the controls.
XNHQ Head Admiral's Office...
Krystal sat back and thought for a couple of seconds. "Of course you will have to send them back here to stand trial. The Calaverans will almost undoubtably get the blade, but Sasha's is a unique situation. I still do not know whether the ethical path is to execute her for her crimes or try and rehabilitate her." She shook her head. "Transport them back to us. I will have to notify families here."

"Yes Ma'am, Of course"
Cavourna nodded and tuned his headset into the bridge,
"Set a course for Rio Casa, Warp Nine. We need to get there as soon as possible"
"Aye Sir" Barrowman's voice rang out.

Cavourna turned back to the talk and, leaning against the backwall of the brig with his arms folded, he watched the questioning take place. His head was swimming with information and he knew he had to stay on top of things.

"What will we do with them?" Ashe said beside him.

"Bring them to Rio Casa, let them deal with it, same as always" Cavourna stated grimly, "Will this injure them in any way?" He asked Kartosh while glancing at Sasha.

Pat opened the door to the room marked with his name. Peering in he could not help but laugh. The magic of the room must have been powerful indeed, because he was standing in the courtyard of his estate back on Dynamic Revolution. Right in front of him was an alter to God. Made from marble this structure was truly awe inspiring. Back home the alter had been hand chiseled by master artisans, and the magic had perfectly remade it. Scenes of battles that Pat's various ancestors had participated in played out, captured for all eternity in their struggle. Behind the alter and to the left was the bathroom. A heated pool, dimensions of roughly 10 feet by 10 feet, steamed contentedly. The alter, coutryard and bathroom were all open to the sky above, through sky lights. Pat took a couple steps forward and looked to his right. There was a door which Pat opened. A massive brick oven took up the entire far wall. However to get there you would have to walk around a massive rectangular table. Walking up tp the table Pat got on his knees and felt the underside. His fingers brushed over the names of every one of his forefathers who had ever owned the estate. Still fealing he found his name, right next to his fathers. He chuckled, "Remarkable".

Pat left the kitchen/dining area and went back into the courtyard. He knelt next to the alter and gave a silent prayer, then, continued towards what should be the bedroom. The sparseness of the bedroom conflicted with the rest of the estate, but thats how it was supposed to be. After being out in the field you never quite get used to sleeping on a massive soft mattress. Inside the bedroom was a bed, really no larger or more luxurious than a cot. Pat placed his things next to the bed.

Going out into the courtyard Pat wondered if the Palace had stables. His family had a reputation for breeding the best Spanish Arabian horses on the planet. The ancestry of a few of the animals could be traced back twelve hundred years. Seeing the rooms amazing interpretation of his estate made him want to ride. Pat walked over to the bathroom and began to peel away his dirty BDU's. Finally removing all his clothes he slipped into the steaming bath to relax himself before he headed off to bed.

"Yes Ma'am, Of course"
Cavourna nodded and tuned his headset into the bridge,
"Set a course for Rio Casa, Warp Nine. We need to get there as soon as possible"
"Aye Sir" Barrowman's voice rang out.

Cavourna turned back to the talk and, leaning against the backwall of the brig with his arms folded, he watched the questioning take place. His head was swimming with information and he knew he had to stay on top of things.

"What will we do with them?" Ashe said beside him.

"Bring them to Rio Casa, let them deal with it, same as always" Cavourna stated grimly, "Will this injure them in any way?" He asked Kartosh while glancing at Sasha.
Blackwater let out a yell at that moment. He strained against his bonds, sweat beading his forehead and making the crevices if his body wet. "No, probably not." said Kartosh, hurriedly making adjustment to the machine. Sasha moaned in fear and anguish. Skyler stood calmly at a control panel, which took images from the brain, memories, and made visible copies. Each image was slightly blurred, with strange colors. A man in GOU armor shouting...rifles firing, spitting bullets at an unseen target...a post walker, standing high above ruins on an alien planet...Probe fighters, as seen from an Observer, engaged in vicious combat with what seemed to be Alversian XX-30s...The images were coming faster now, blurring more. A angry Xiscapian face, female, staring in cold anger, two hulking Danaversians, the rugged surface of a moon, a glass of firewhisky, the barrel of a blaster pistol, a mutilated human body in a Alversian Marine uniform, sheets and a bed, Sasha, naked, lying below him, a GOU flopping on a ship's deck with a shuriken in his throat, a line of faceless Xiscapians and Alversians, blaster rifles raised, a human face, masked by pilot's goggles, a fleeing Xiscapian, tripping amid spray of blood, Sasha again, crying against his armor, more Alversians, guarding him, boxing him in, a cell, Kartosh, smiling with the Speaker...nothing. Blackwater sagged against the chair, knocked out. Sasha gave a cry of dispear and threw herself against the bars of the cell, crying, raging. Kartosh checked Blackwater's bio signs. "He's alright...just a little overwhelmed. Captain," he turned to Cavourna. "You might want to see this." He had Skyler replay the images. "Any thoughts or guesses?" He asked loudly over Sasha's cries. A few seconds later, however, she quieted, retreating to the back of the cell, staring at them, no experssion on her face. Both Xiscapian mercenaries were disturbed by three images: One, the two Danaversians, two the angry Xiscapian female, whom they both recognized but didn't acknowledge it, and three, the dead Alversian Marine. Skyler stood over Blackwater, while Kartosh bent over the Speaker, resting his upper torso on it. Interestingly, in all that time Blackwater had never spoken except that one scream. Either he was very good at keeping things to himself, or he had nothing useful to give.

ooc so you telling me she did not pick up they were there and was killed there themself part

Cavourna just stared, ashen-faced at the image. Danaversians...

"Oh no, DAMN IT ALL TO HELL!" He roared, kicking a table so hard it flew across the room and smashed on the opposite wall. The Marines standing guard and Ashe leapt in fright at his uncharacteristic outburst. He stood for several seconds in silence, breathing deeply before coming round.

"Danaversians means there's a Barracuda nearby, and that means a Shoal's nearby. That means Danaversia has found herself a new ally" He admitted bitterly, "They are as much a part of this as the rest of them, a twelveth Danaversian War is inevitable"

The rest of the Alversians in the room lowered their heads in sorrow, a 12thwar was not what they wanted. But if it had to happen, then the APN would not shy away from her duty. Cavourna turned back to Kartosh and Skyler

"So he knows nothing useful? I doubt any of the rest of them would either. Send a full report to XNHQ and UAHQ about this, tell them that the Danaversians have a hand in this and to expect an attack anytime soon"

The last order was given to a nearby Marine who instantly went outside to broadcast a message to the Relay Centre.

"What do we do with this then? And I assume you know that girl, yes?" He said strictly, noticing their expressions, "In this time of uncertainty nothing can be withheld"

"Ah." The servant gave a little bow, speaking softly in Xiscapian. "A thousand apologies, your Lordship Doraddi, I had no idea I was speaking to royalty. My name is Kall, and I have been assigned to you as your personal servent for the duration of your stay here. Any time you pull that cord," he indicated the pull cord, "I will be the one who responds."
"Gud, Kall." Gerrak wandered the room. "Dem zpirit drumzez-no tush. Dem godzez-no tush. Diz whip-zim-boll uf Zoltanayt-tush if want fiyt fur tiytel, udderwiyz no tush. Me jewry-no tush, but need kleen, zo bring kleen kit zo me kleen. Diz klohk(OOC:cloak) veree zharp-tzin-tzin fedderzez kut liyk niyf run rong way, zo bring lint bruzh, me zhow kleen. Bring oyl fur whip-me kleen."
He did three full circuits of the room, indicating what should not be touched and how other things were to be kept. Kall assumed that trolls tended to keep up their own gear, even nobles, for Gerrak knew what was used to clean, mend and repair every item in his possession as well as every surface in the room, as well as instructions as to where cleaning supplies would be kept for things the servant wasn't allowed to touch.
He also knew the recipes for incense that would be burned and which was pleasing to which god, as well as instructions for special incenses to be made available on certain nights, and an explanation of the troll calender for when these nights would occur, as well as special offerings to be left before each god on their holy nights, just before sundown. "An' alwayzez, alwayzez leef raw meat fur Zorak Zoran yu leef sak-fiyz fur ennywun. Yu not leef by zundown, yu leef him furst, den udderzez, even Kiger Lytor-him number wun tushee 'bout ztaytuz (OOC:status). Now, yu get zoopliyzez (OOC:supplies) , me tayk soak, show how kleen klohk wen finnish, an' wot klozez (OOC:clothes) to zet owt fur diff'rent dayzez."

OOC: Ah...
"she just needs to talk and hug "said the LT
"ok i'll" the LT left a hand and stops Aphril from finishing what she was about to say

"you may be one of her mother now but you were not there my lady only the ladies Sky,Snow,Mira Arya and Natasha can under stand what she feeling as they were there and was killed there themself, Wolf all so understand her feeling as he hold her in his arms to clam her after she had awaken screaming in the medbay he was resting after he was wounded"said the LT
No," Nichole leaned forward. "Tell. Please. I may not have a close enough experience to empathize, but I want to be able to help. Somehow."
Cavourna just stared, ashen-faced at the image. Danaversians...

"Oh no, DAMN IT ALL TO HELL!" He roared, kicking a table so hard it flew across the room and smashed on the opposite wall. The Marines standing guard and Ashe leapt in fright at his uncharacteristic outburst. He stood for several seconds in silence, breathing deeply before coming round.

"Danaversians means there's a Barracuda nearby, and that means a Shoal's nearby. That means Danaversia has found herself a new ally" He admitted bitterly, "They are as much a part of this as the rest of them, a twelveth Danaversian War is inevitable"

The rest of the Alversians in the room lowered their heads in sorrow, a 12thwar was not what they wanted. But if it had to happen, then the APN would not shy away from her duty. Cavourna turned back to Kartosh and Skyler

"So he knows nothing useful? I doubt any of the rest of them would either. Send a full report to XNHQ and UAHQ about this, tell them that the Danaversians have a hand in this and to expect an attack anytime soon"

The last order was given to a nearby Marine who instantly went outside to broadcast a message to the Relay Centre.

"What do we do with this then? And I assume you know that girl, yes?" He said strictly, noticing their expressions, "In this time of uncertainty nothing can be withheld"
Kartosh and Skyler jumped a little too when Cavourna kicked the table across the room. It was unlike the Alversian Captain to show such emotions. he was usually calm and in control, even in tight situations. At his last words Kartosh nodded but Skyler spoke. "Yes. Her name is Vila, she's a former rouge, a hitman, last we heard she had a Alversian Customs Fleet up her ass. She operated a small pirate/privateer Navy, but she only went after Danaversian, Calaveran, and other hostile shipping and convoys. She got into a bit of trouble with your lot, I don't know how, but she vanished, along with her pirate fleet. We thought she had been captured or killed, but obviously not. If anyone's behind the recent pirate attacks on our convoys, it's her." She finished. "She's trained herself well, very dangerous. She's also got a loyal pirate crew and a handful of outdated ships, the last two don't count for much. So," she continued, "Danaversians, SASM, pirates, Calaverans, and Xiscapian and Alversian Rebel factions. This is pretty bad."

Kartosh and Skyler jumped a little too when Cavourna kicked the table across the room. It was unlike the Alversian Captain to show such emotions. he was usually calm and in control, even in tight situations. At his last words Kartosh nodded but Skyler spoke. "Yes. Her name is Vila, she's a former rouge, a hitman, last we heard she had a Alversian Customs Fleet up her ass. She operated a small pirate/privateer Navy, but she only went after Danaversian, Calaveran, and other hostile shipping and convoys. She got into a bit of trouble with your lot, I don't know how, but she vanished, along with her pirate fleet. We thought she had been captured or killed, but obviously not. If anyone's behind the recent pirate attacks on our convoys, it's her." She finished. "She's trained herself well, very dangerous. She's also got a loyal pirate crew and a handful of outdated ships, the last two don't count for much. So," she continued, "Danaversians, SASM, pirates, Calaverans, and Xiscapian and Alversian Rebel factions. This is pretty bad."

Cavourna nodded sadly, then he looked at the Calaverans and Sasha in particular.
"I want to have a word with Sasha, alone, if I may" He said glumly

The Marine nodded and soon had Sasha in a seperate, soundproof cell, sealed away from preying eyes. Cavourna stared grimly at her
"You know what all this adds up to, don't you?" He asked her.

Meanwhile outside the cell Ashe walked over to Kartosh and Skyler
"So this Vila is a pirate Admiral? How do such things come about I wonder?" She asked

Blackwater came back to reality, he groaned a bit " Fuck, that hurt."

OOC: Love NC's character development as always lol:D

OOC: Love NC's character development as always lol:D
ooc ha


No," Nichole leaned forward. "Tell. Please. I may not have a close enough experience to empathize, but I want to be able to help. Somehow."

"Nichole you seen battle but you were not there to see her after what happen there nothing you can do" the LT whole mood had darken as he specks to her and pulls the bolt to eject a round and catchs it with one hand

"vithing bastards"said the LT as he looks at the Blue Tarydium bullet and brass bullet case then throws it to the ground and walks off just leaving Nichole and Aphril to guess he did see her

Panserbjørne

Nisha looks around Wolf's Room (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/OfficersandNon-commissionedofficerr.jpg)before changing into snake skin battle armour (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/snakeskinbattlearmour.jpg)and Even combat armour (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/EvenCombatArmour.jpg)and heading off to the state room to join the others

Cavourna nodded sadly, then he looked at the Calaverans and Sasha in particular.
"I want to have a word with Sasha, alone, if I may" He said glumly

The Marine nodded and soon had Sasha in a seperate, soundproof cell, sealed away from preying eyes. Cavourna stared grimly at her
"You know what all this adds up to, don't you?" He asked her.

Meanwhile outside the cell Ashe walked over to Kartosh and Skyler
"So this Vila is a pirate Admiral? How do such things come about I wonder?" She asked
Sasha looked at Cavourna curiously. "A war...at some point. My and my lover's probable deaths. Profit for those two." She jerked her thumb back at the room where Kartosh and Skyler were. "Beyond that? I have no idea."
Room...
Kartosh shrugged. "I don't know. It's not that hard to attract the kind of thugs you need for pirates, as long as you promise pleasure and profit. She was very successful, dozens of hits. Lots of technology taken. Danaversian or Calaveran ships left drifting, the crew either dead or on life support. Very daring, too, she went deep into Danaversian space toraid their shipping convoys. She hunted merchants, too, but only those bound for hostile worlds. Because of this I think that she either had some kind of morals, or was too scared of incurring Xiscapian or Alversian wraith, dispite our rich shipping. Probably a little of both. So now she's lost those morals and isn't afraid of us, interestingly. I wonder why the Danaversians and Calaverans are cooperating with her." He grinned. "Maybe they don't know."
Blackwater came back to reality, he groaned a bit " Fuck, that hurt."
OOC: lol
Skyler looked at him. "Shut up and go back to sleep." She released him and quite literally threw him back into his cell.
"Nichole you seen battle but you were not there to see her after what happen there nothing you can do" the LT whole mood had darken as he specks to her and pulls the bolt to eject a round and catchs it with one hand

"vithing bastards"said the LT as he looks at the Blue Tarydium bullet and brass bullet case

Panserbjørne

Nisha looks around Wolf's Room before changing into snake skin battle armour and Even combat armour and heading off to the state room to join the others
"Who attacked the station? I wouldn't think pirates would be so daring as to try to capture and loot an entire space station."

ooc lol you mis my edit i had to do after IE had a error and closed on me and had to bring up a new page
dam thing said it was sorry too

Sasha looked at Cavourna curiously. "A war...at some point. My and my lover's probable deaths. Profit for those two." She jerked her thumb back at the room where Kartosh and Skyler were. "Beyond that? I have no idea."
Room...
Kartosh shrugged. "I don't know. It's not that hard to attract the kind of thugs you need for pirates, as long as you promise pleasure and profit. She was very successful, dozens of hits. Lots of technology taken. Danaversian or Calaveran ships left drifting, the crew either dead or on life support. Very daring, too, she went deep into Danaversian space toraid their shipping convoys. She hunted merchants, too, but only those bound for hostile worlds. Because of this I think that she either had some kind of morals, or was too scared of incurring Xiscapian or Alversian wraith, dispite our rich shipping. Probably a little of both. So now she's lost those morals and isn't afraid of us, interestingly. I wonder why the Danaversians and Calaverans are cooperating with her." He grinned. "Maybe they don't know."

Cell
"War of epic preportions" Cavourna corrected sadly, "There are over eight million soldiers facing each other on the Danaversian border alone. The casualties from this will be unrivalled" Then he looked at her sadly
"XNHQ hesitates over your fate. Blackwater has little to go for him at the moment I'm afriad and there's nothing that can be done for him. You, on the other hand, have a chance"
Outside
Ashe nodded, smiling "perhaps not" Then her face lit up
"I have an absolutely brilliant idea, but it will need the approval of the Captain befor..."

The ship rocked and shuddered slightly as if under impact from a projectile, the lights dimmed and various klaxons and alarms activated.

"Barrowman? Report!" Ashe called into her earpiece

"Barracuda, ma'am! Closing off the port stern!"

"Right, all hands to battlestations! Shields to full! I'm coming to the bridge!"

Ashe turned to Kartosh and Skyler as she strode confidently from the room
"Whatever you do, please do not let the Danaversians see the Star Snake. It will be essential to my masterplan"

Then she was gone.

OOC: the Star Snake was last getting one of my ships out of the area-TG me if this means my ship is now involved-we have a bad habit of sliding between hyperspace and E space to eavesdrop

Blackwater fell in with Frosty, he circled up and smacked himself against the force field " So that's it!!! You use me for whatever information I got then kill me off!"

bump

OOC: Love NC's character development as always lol:D

what's that mean paddy?

what's that mean paddy?

Why, nothing, whatever do you mean? :D

Why, nothing, whatever do you mean? :D

OCC:by the way, you should rp some of your guys, this was a Xscipian-Alversian colony was it not?

OCC:by the way, you should rp some of your guys, this was a Xscipian-Alversian colony was it not?

OOC: Which one?

OOC: Which one?

this one, where the imitator is.

OOC: it's Christmas eve and so I'm not going to now. For now, I'm going to settle down with a DvD, give this laptop to my brother and generally enjoy the atmosphere of peace and love
Merry Xmas!

OOC: it's Christmas eve and so I'm not going to now. For now, I'm going to settle down with a DvD, give this laptop to my brother and generally enjoy the atmosphere of peace and love
Merry Xmas!

bye bye

Cell
"War of epic preportions" Cavourna corrected sadly, "There are over eight million soldiers facing each other on the Danaversian border alone. The casualties from this will be unrivalled" Then he looked at her sadly
"XNHQ hesitates over your fate. Blackwater has little to go for him at the moment I'm afriad and there's nothing that can be done for him. You, on the other hand, have a chance"
Outside
Ashe nodded, smiling "perhaps not" Then her face lit up
"I have an absolutely brilliant idea, but it will need the approval of the Captain befor..."

The ship rocked and shuddered slightly as if under impact from a projectile, the lights dimmed and various klaxons and alarms activated.

"Barrowman? Report!" Ashe called into her earpiece

"Barracuda, ma'am! Closing off the port stern!"

"Right, all hands to battlestations! Shields to full! I'm coming to the bridge!"

Ashe turned to Kartosh and Skyler as she strode confidently from the room
"Whatever you do, please do not let the Danaversians see the Star Snake. It will be essential to my masterplan"

Then she was gone.
"His fate will be the same as mine." said Sasha harshly. She felt the ship tremble. She looked up and around her. "What was that?"
Room...
Kartosh frowned. In any combat situation he'd much perfer to being on the Star Snake. Also, he didn't like being ordered, by anyone. He was a mercenary, godsdamnit, freelance. He didn't take orders from anyone. However, he let it slide, wondering about the Half-breeds so-called "Master Plan."
Blackwater fell in with Frosty, he circled up and smacked himself against the force field " So that's it!!! You use me for whatever information I got then kill me off!"
"Welcome to life." said Kartosh dryly. "We use you, and once you aren't valuable anymore, you're thrown away. Hey, I'm not the one who made you go and kill all those people. You did. All I'm trying to do is to milk this for all it's worth before you die, anyway. Take comfort in the fact that you may have saved lives with the information you so unwillingly parted with." He smiled, one that didn't reach his cold, hard eyes. "Animal, as you call us, lives."

Blackwater frowned at the term animal " I want to see Sasha."

"Who attacked the station? I wouldn't think pirates would be so daring as to try to capture and loot an entire space station."
OOC did we find out who attacked it
IC

Aphril picks up the bullet and looks at it before looking at Nichole

"why are you asking me "she asked

"His fate will be the same as mine." said Sasha harshly. She felt the ship tremble. She looked up and around her. "What was that?"
Room...
Kartosh frowned. In any combat situation he'd much perfer to being on the Star Snake. Also, he didn't like being ordered, by anyone. He was a mercenary, godsdamnit, freelance. He didn't take orders from anyone. However, he let it slide, wondering about the Half-breeds so-called "Master Plan."


Cavourna left the cell quickly and headed up for the bridge while Sasha was brought back to the other Calaverans.

On the bridge, Ashe stood talking to an old but equally as ugly Danaversian Captain. Barrowman stood at her side along with Kartosh on the other shoulder. She seemed to be pleading with him about something

"...Captain, I don't know what you think we have done but this will be considered an act of war. We will have to destroy you"

"As you wish, Commander" The Danaversian repeated in his deep rasping voice. Then he was gone and the Fearless shook again under another impact.

"Fire Phase batteries 1 & 2 on my mark! Ready Torpedos!" Ashe ordered as the big Barracuda appeared overhead

"Shields down to 50%!" An Ensign called from elsewhere on the bridge.

"Steady...steady" Ashe muttered as the ship trembled "Fire!"

The blue bolts seemed to join with pale white missiles as they hit the Barracuda in the stern, at first the shields just seemed to be flickering but, on the forth burst, one of the rear engines seemed to erupt into an inferno and the Barracuda dropped back. There were cheers on the bridge as the damaged ship turned away firing bursts as it went.

One of those bursts hit the Brig. The explosion sent the two Marines standing guard flying across the rooom into the opposite wall and shut down power so that all cell doors just sprung open. The two Guards did not stir from their slumber.

OOC did we find out who attacked it
IC

Aphril picks up the bullet and looks at it before looking at Nichole

"why are you asking me "she asked
OOC: I don't know, my people came in just after the attacks.
IC:
"You seem like you would know. Or you." This was directed at the LT. "I suppose it dosen't really matter, just the end result. Unfortunate, to say the least."

Cavourna left the cell quickly and headed up for the bridge while Sasha was brought back to the other Calaverans.

On the bridge, Ashe stood talking to an old but equally as ugly Danaversian Captain. Barrowman stood at her side along with Kartosh on the other shoulder. She seemed to be pleading with him about something

"...Captain, I don't know what you think we have done but this will be considered an act of war. We will have to destroy you"

"As you wish, Commander" The Danaversian repeated in his deep rasping voice. Then he was gone and the Fearless shook again under another impact.

"Fire Phase batteries 1 & 2 on my mark! Ready Torpedos!" Ashe ordered as the big Barracuda appeared overhead

"Shields down to 50%!" An Ensign called from elsewhere on the bridge.

"Steady...steady" Ashe muttered as the ship trembled "Fire!"

The blue bolts seemed to join with pale white missiles as they hit the Barracuda in the stern, at first the shields just seemed to be flickering but, on the forth burst, one of the rear engines seemed to erupt into an inferno and the Barracuda dropped back. There were cheers on the bridge as the damaged ship turned away firing bursts as it went.

One of those bursts hit the Brig. The explosion sent the two Marines standing guard flying across the rooom into the opposite wall and shut down power so that all cell doors just sprung open. The two Guards did not stir from their slumber.
Bridge...
Kartosh snorted as the damaged Danaversian battleship limped away. "Don't dish it out if you can't take it, guys." He blinked as Skyler established a telepathic connection with him though the Force. It was short and to the point. Come. Cells open. Situation. Hurry. Kartosh unstrapped the Imperial Heavy Repeater from his back. "The cells are open. The Calaverans are loose. Come on." He growled as he ran for the brig.
Brig...
Skyler was down in the brig, and she too was thrown up against the wall. There was the hiss of lost power and two groans as the Marines hit the opposite wall. Sasha sprang from her cell, regrouping with the Calaverans. "Come on." She grabbed a blaster rifle from one of the Marines slumped over at the wall. Skyler stood up shakily, her pistol already out and pointing directly as Sasha. "Don't move." Sasha leveled her blaster rifle, but she didn't fire. The two women, Xiscapian and halfbreed, stood staring at each other, only a few feet apart, guns pointing directly at the other's heart. She trasmitted telepathically to Kartosh. Come. Cells open. Situation. Hurry. Aloud she spoke. "You wouldn't pull the trigger, would you? Even if I died and you weren't killed, it would surely seal your death warrent." Sasha's blaster point was wavering in small circules. "All I want," she hissed though gritted teeth. "are the lives of mine, my mates, and my team." Her tail whipped and spazzed, her ears flattened to her skull, while Skyler stayed cooly unimpressed and confident. "We shall see. Put the blaster down. Do it." It was a cold stand-off. Sasha's perdiciment had already been exposed. Chances were that, if it came to fighting, both females would shoot each other at the same time. If Skyler managed to shoot Sasha without being shot herself, the Calaverans would kill her. There was only a dozen of them, but they could overwhelm her in the small space of the brig. "Don't do it, Sasha. It's not what you want. Don't pull the trigger."

OOC: I don't know, my people came in just after the attacks.
IC:
"You seem like you would know. Or you." This was directed at the LT. "I suppose it dosen't really matter, just the end result. Unfortunate, to say the least."

OOC that right i had a drunken clone in a cell near to what you did
IC
"i only just married el lobo so i don't know and i think the Clone Lieutenant
saw the Princess after what happen to her "said Aphril as she looks at the time

Nichole simply nodded and looked too to Joy. The clouds overhead rumbled and a light rain began to fall, which would soon be replaced by heavy rain.
Panserbjørne...
The Isan ship recieved a message from Xiscapia:
The Glorious Emperor Foxfire Rose, may he live forever, is ready to meet with the Honorable Emperor Wolf. The Emperor's servents wonder where our allies the Isans wish to meet with our Excellency.
Obviously someone in the Communications Center had had a little too much to drink.
OOC: Oh yeah, "slow, not fast."
Merry Christmas Isa.

Nichole simply nodded and looked too to Joy. The clouds overhead rumbled and a light rain began to fall, which would soon be replaced by heavy rain.
Panserbjørne...
The Isan ship recieved a message from Xiscapia:

Obviously someone in the Communications Center had had a little too much to drink.
OOC: Oh yeah, "slow, not fast."
Merry Christmas Isa.

Joy Walks back
"pack up we going to a landing pad and getting pick up by a Shuttle and heading back to the Flagship"Joy said as she picks up her gear and called the Pups and Pets in


four light years away a Message was sent Back

Shinigami Wolf pack Flagship Panserbjørne, Shuttle at landing pad and Emperor Foxfire Rose is to pick wisely who he bring as there only room for one human size person after the APCs are loaded

ooc thanks but i only have boxing day to live through now

Joy Walks back
"pack up we going to a landing pad and getting pick up by a Shuttle and heading back to the Flagship"Joy said as she picks up her gear and called the Pups and Pets in


four light years away a Message was sent Back

Shinigami Wolf pack Flagship Panserbjørne, Shuttle at landing pad and Emperor Foxfire Rose is to pick wisely who he bring as there only room for one human size person after the APCs are loaded

ooc thanks but i only have boxing day to live through now
"Alright." said Nichole, she began stowing her things on her belt.
Landing Pad...
Foxfire Rose, Emperor of Xiscapia, waited patiently for the shuttle. His top ambassador and personal advisor, Vanadict, stood beside him. She would be going with him to meet the Isan Emperor Wolf. Surronding the was an honor guard of Black Guards. They were only there for show, they would not be coming aboard.

the Shuttle lands and the APCs that showed as it did was load aboard it like a well oiled Machine

"ok they and other cargo are locked down so now we can go on"said the Lt to the group

"thanks"said Joy then she turns to the pups

"calm down you lot,yes we going to see other mums and dad but calm down"she said to them as she leads them onto the Shuttle


ooc clone be sitting in the back of the apcs as there not room to sit outside of them

Blackwater and his men surrounded the Xscipians, Frosty let out a evil smirk, K.Blackwater spoke " Well, it seems your in a bit of a situation, you really have no idea how bad my team and I would like to rip you to ribbons, but I think it would be better if you were now our little prisoner, your choice."

Ashe and Cavourna led a group of two dozen Marines barrelling it down the Crossfire's corridors and hallways. Alarms were still going off even though the Barracuda had long since left. They were only two decks above the Brig and closing quickly.

Meanwhile, in the brig, one of the Marines awoke long enough to hit an alarm on the wall. A metallic woman's voice came on:

"Alert! Alert! Security breech! Security breech! Emergency power compromising!"

One by one, the cell doors started to seal themselves again, last would be the brig Enterance and the blast doors.

OCC: we are out of the cells.

The Calaverians turned to the door, and then turned back to the xscipian.

OOC: I know, but I didn't want to trap youse yet so the cells closing acts as a warning to the Prisoners. It's also more logical as the alarm was meant to be pressed BEFORE the Prisoners got out of the cells, but a combination of factors meant you were already outside (As intended)

Frosty ran up to the Alverisan marine that pressed the buttong and hit him in the stomach. "You idiot!"

OCC: we are out of the cells.

The Calaverians turned to the door, and then turned back to the xscipian.

OOC: I know, but I didn't want to trap youse yet so the cells closing acts as a warning to the Prisoners. It's also more logical as the alarm was meant to be pressed BEFORE the Prisoners got out of the cells, but a combination of factors meant you were already outside (As intended)

Blackwater slowly approached Skyler " Come on, dont do it, you would be charged with killing a pow, which from what ive learned is not allowed in xscipia."

Skyler smiled coldly at Blackwater. "I think not. You see, while I am in this position, your mate's life is in my hands. I have no qualms about shooting her if she shows hostility. Give up. Kartosh, Ashe, Cavourna, and a force of Marines are already on their way. There's no way you'll escape." Sasha glanced to the slowly closing blast doors. She spoke to Blackwater. "She's right, you know. Even if we get out, we will be killed. Let me do the talking when they get here. I may be able to save our lives. All of you, just shut up for a while."
Deck...
Kartosh stormed though various doors and down stairs, heading at an alarming pace towards the brig. He outpaced the Marines and made it to the brig, panting heavily. He was just in time to see the blast door close shut, sealed. He slammed up against it. "No!" he grunted.

As the door closed Frosty flipped off Kartosh, then turned back to Skyler.

Blackwater slowly approached Skyler " Come on, dont do it, you would be charged with killing a pow, which from what ive learned is not allowed in xscipia."
"It isn't, thankfully for you and your leader, Kash. However, I am no Xiscapian Grunt or Alversian Marine. I am a freelance mercenary. Sure, they'll get ticked off if I kill one of you, they may even stop my payment. But beyond that? No repremend. I could kill you all, right here, right now. But I won't. Because unlike most of you, I have these things called morals. I also have this thing called profit, but we won't get into that."

Frosty picked up the blaster off of the marine he slugged, he raised it at Skyler's head, while he crept up next to Sasha.

the Shuttle takes off and leave the planet before jumping to where the fleet was

"Mustangs and Jackels heading for us"said the Co-Pilot
"send IFF"said the Pilot
"sent and they will fly with us to the flag"said the Co-Pilot as the shuttle flys in out of wrecks and asteroids of the graveyard then in between the outer line of ships of the Fleet

Space shimmered,
revealing a strange craft (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=shadowwarshipak2.jpg)
and a communications was sent: "Do you require assistance? Your energy signature is fluctuating."

Cavourna hit the blast doors just as they shut
"Damn it" He cursed loudly, banging his fist on the door in frustration, "Get me a Damage Control Team! I need to override a security blast door"

Ashe turned to the Marines, "Any other way into the Brig?" She asked them all, there was silence.
"Come on!" She hissed to a group of them and she sprinted off, a carbine over her shoulder and ten Marines on her tail. Cavourna stayed with the other fourteen and tried to push the door open.

Meanwhile, inside the brig, one of the conceled doors sprung open and two Marines burst in, each armed with a blaster rifle and running to take positions within the brig. Then the ship jolted badly and the two Marines were flung, like their predecessors, into the wall. Everyone was thrown off their feet the room outside was filled with smoke.

In another part of the ship, Ashe was running along a gangway when she was hurled from her feet, into a wall filled with electrical equipment. She fell to the ground and didn't move.

"Barrowman...what's...happening out...there?" Cavourna choked through the thick smoke

"Pirate vessel sir, Closing in on us. I've sent an EPR signal but the nearest warships are half-an-hour away"

"Keep...me...informed" He choked as he tried to open the door again.

"i can't believe the cover of the rolling stone"said Joy as she reads the mag
"that is something"said Aphril reading her copy as the shuttle makes it's way towards the Panserbjørne

Quickly 5 of the down Calaverians run towards the fallen marines. Frosty and Blackwater were thrown, Blackwater grabbed Sasha as he fell back, and covered her.

Brig...
When Frosty tried to plug Skyler with the blaster, he was almost next to her. Then he was thrown, and she with him, into the wall and the rest of the team. They were all a tangle of arms and legs, Skyler, the GOUs, and the two Marines. Skyler grabbed the rifle from Frosty and hit him in the face with the stock, breaking his nose. She bit and kicked and scratched and putched her way onto clear deck. She hauled one of the Marines to his feet and shoved the blaster rifle at him. "Open fire, Stunners only." She dove on top of Blackwater and Sasha, trying to disarm them.
Outside the Blast doors...
"This is taking too long!" Kartosh yelled. "Stand back everyone, I'll pay for damages later." He took out a small shaped charge from his belt and began to arm it.
OOC: Isa, is your shuttle on it's way, or has it already picked my people up?

Frosty screamd as his nose was hit, three of Blackwaters men ran to tackle the marine as He grabbed Skyler and was starting to throw punches.

Skyler twisted away from Blackwater, wincing as the punchs landed on her. She turned halfway and did a vicious roundhouse kick, a la Chuck Norris, right at Blackwater. At that moment Sasha stood and the attack hit her in the temple, throwing her across the room to slide into a cell door in a heap. Skyler lunged at Blackwater, trying to tackle him to the ground.

Blackwater stumbled over from the kick, holding his head, it gave him a light concussion. He fell back after the tackle, the marine that had recieved the blaster was beaten unconsuis from the three GOU troopers, they turned and ran to help blackwater.

Skyler grabbed Blackwater, put an arm around his neck, and hoisted him none too gently to his feet, jamming her blaster pistol into his ear. "Don't come any closer, or I'll kill him." she spoke to the GOU. Sasha was unconcious in the corner, as were three Marines.

Blackwater slagged, his body almost limp from the kick to the head, his helmet suprisily didnt stand to it. he spoke in lazy tone " Fucking animal."

"You're welcome." Skyler pressed the pistol in deeper, so hard it hurt. "Shut up now, let's all try to keep civilized. Move the Marines to the far side, and give them their blaster rifles. Then all of you group along that wall, facing it, hands behind your heads. Move!" she shouted.

Blackwater raised his hand " Don't do it, you will just be back to step one." His men refused to move they stood attention with there blasters, Frosty snapped his nose back into place and crawled over to Sasha lightly smacking her face "Wake up dammit"

Sasha grunted and reactivly punched Frosty in the stomach. Then she opened her eyes. "Oh, sorry." She stood up, looking at Skyler and Blackwater. "We seem to have a situation, but now the roles have been reversed..."
Skyler walked slowly backwards, clutching Blackwater to her. "I tried. None of you come close. We can all just wait like proper ladies and gentlemen."

OCC:ok then

[OOC: Isa, is your shuttle on it's way, or has it already picked my people up?

ooc you missed three post, main one #555 when all got told get in , #566 and #569

"i can't believe the cover of the rolling stone"said Joy as she reads the mag
"that is something"said Aphril reading her copy as the shuttle makes it's way towards the Panserbjørne
The Emperor and the Vanadict sat in the seats of the shuttle, keeping polietly silent. Rolling Stone? Who would want to read a magazine about rolling stones? thought Vanadict to herself. Stranger and stranger.

Blackwater groaned from the hit " Your lucky you got that toy in your hand." his men now had the other Xscipians on there knees with there blasters to there heads.

The Emperor and the Vanadict sat in the seats of the shuttle, keeping polietly silent. Rolling Stone? Who would want to read a magazine about rolling stones? thought Vanadict to herself. Stranger and stranger.

"el lobo said your friend would make it with her voice"said Aphril
"right on the cover of rolling stones magazine "said Joy

"usted y los perritos no pueden esperar para ver a su papá"asked Aphril
"no they and i ca't wait"said Joy

Panserbjørne

"i'am огорченное для я сделал и воспрепятствовал вам всех опускает"said Nisha to the others

"we not happy, but under stand"said Natasha as she puts her hand on Nisha belly
"dosst carrying ukt ust sanguine dalhar xor dalharen"said Lady Luck

"i'am so happy that i'am but what i did was not called for"said Nisha
"you could not help yourself it was natural instincts that taken you over"said Natasha then kissed her on the lips
"we still love you girl" Natasha add after the kiss

OCC: ya woops
Blackwater sighed " Your lucky you got that toy in your hand." his men now had the other Marines on there knees with there blasters to there heads.

Blackwater groaned from the hit " Your lucky you got that toy in your hand." his men now had the other Xscipians on there knees with there blasters to there heads.
OOC: Blackwater never got hit. Frosty accidentally did from Sasha. And there's no Xiscapian's in the room aside from Skyler and Sasha. :confused: Did you mean the Marines? Because they're all unconcious, you'd have to prop them up or something.

"el lobo said your friend would make it with her voice"said Aphril
"right on the cover of rolling stones magazine "said Joy

"usted y los perritos no pueden esperar para ver a su papá"asked Aphril
"no they and i ca't wait"said Joy

Panserbjørne

"i'am огорченное для я сделал и воспрепятствовал вам всех опускает"said Nisha to the others

"we not happy, but under stand"said Natasha as she puts her hand on Nisha belly
"dosst carrying ukt ust sanguine dalhar xor dalharen"said Lady Luck

"i'am so happy that i'am but what i did was not called for"said Nisha
"you could not help yourself it was natural instincts that taken you over"said Natasha then kissed her on the lips
"we still love you girl" Natasha add after the kiss
The Emperor shifted slightly in his seat. "Is it long, now?" he asked casually. Vanadict put a hand on his shoulder. He was tremebling, very slightly. The Emperor haden't gotten over that one of his people, a Marine no less, had been bitten and transformed into a vampire, then told to serve under the Isans, rejected this, but turned around and went willingly to serve them. It was so confusing an un-Xiscapian it made hishead spin. Also he didn't exactly like the fact that a dangerious creature had been released onto Xiscapia, and had not be punished for her actions. He stopped shaking and, though his face never showed any more emotion than polite interest, the fire in his eyes slowly died, but still burned under the calm exterior.

OCC: ya woops
Blackwater sighed " Your lucky you got that toy in your hand." his men now had the other Marines on there knees with there blasters to there heads.
"Very much so. You realize, you know, if you execute those Marines, you'll be tried for that too, and any hope of getting off with your lives will be gone? Hell, they might kill you right here." Sasha walked up to the nearest Calaveran holding a blaster rifle to the Marine's head. "Don't do it. They'll kill us all if we do."

Blackwater frowned and spit it out " Dammit....let them go" His men did as he asked. Frosty stood up, blood still coming out of his nose " But..Major, were already dea.." "shut up Frost, that's an order"

Blackwater frowned and spit it out " Dammit....let them go" His men did as he asked. Frosty stood up, blood still coming out of his nose " But..Major, were already dea.." "shut up Frost, that's an order"
Skyler grinned wolfishly. "Ah, so you lot do have some sense." Sasha glared at her. "Release him. We've done our part." Skyler narrowed her eyes and her ears flattened to her skull. "How do I know you won't turn on me and try to kill me the moment I've released him?" She leaned her head close to Blackwater's ear, her soft blue hair falling across his face. "Give the order. If any of them so much as sneezes you'll have a burning hole though your head."

Blackwater replyed " Do not harm her once she lets me go, that's an order."

Blackwater replyed " Do not harm her once she lets me go, that's an order."
"That's the ticket." she shoved him forward, her pistol already out and pointing, ready to blast and of those who were foolish enough to attack her. "Now keep still everyone. I may yet be able to save your lives, gods know why I'm trying."

Blackwater chuckled, then frosty followed him with laughter right after " You, want to save us? You could have killed me right then, why did you just say you were on our side?"

Blackwater chuckled, then frosty followed him with laughter right after " You, want to save us? You could have killed me right then, why did you just say you were on our side?"
Skyler glared at him and Frosty. "It's not you guys I'm trying to save, it's her." She waved her pistol at Sasha. "Dispite the fact that she killed dozens of innocents, she's at least got the decency to be ashamed. You on the other hand," she said, nodding to Frosty "dispite the fact that your face scars children, you go out in public anyway. You kill hundreds because you just don't care. Animals and those who help them, that's all the Xiscapians and Alversians are to you."

Blackwater became serious " Sasha's no animal, you are you crazy bitch." Frosty replied " I would kill hundreds because it was a damn order."

Frosty almost licked his lips " I wouldnt say, repulsive(Calaverians have been known to rape other races). Blackwater continued his talk " Why just us?"

"See, now that's the thing I don't understand. You'll fuck a halfbreed, but you find a full-blown Xiscapian repulsive? Hey, pal, just because I'm not on your side dosen't automatically make me an animal." She looked to Frosty. "Yeah, well, I bet you would, wouldn't you? Personally, I have no problem with them executing you, or any of the rest of you, but it's in my best interest to have at least you two alive." she nodded to Sasha and Blackwater.

Frosty almost licked his lips " I wouldnt say, repulsive(Calaverians have been known to rape other races). Blackwater continued his talk " Why just us?"
OOC: :eek: Lovely :rolleyes:
IC: Skyler looked at Frosty in disgust. "Don't even think about it." She turned her focus back to Blackwater. "You are special because you are the mate of one of the first halfbreeds ever, a very valuable one at that. See, if we can get the both of you back into the Rebel movment, you can be good spies. Away from your old posts, of course, where no one will know you should be dead. You, Blackwater, are only valuable because you come attatched t her, Sasha." Sasha glared at Skyler. "So that's what it's all about? You're using us?" Skyler sighed. "It's not that simple, but you've got the basics. As I said before, welcome to life, kid."

Blackwater replyed " Well you know what, my men come attached to me as well, so what are you gonna do?" he shruged

Blackwater smiled " They don't give a dam now, they along with me have been betrayed by our goverment, they have learned a new way."

"You're men don't matter. In the long run, they aren't attatched to you, not like Sasha is.They may respect you, they may even like you, but they don't love you. They could die right now and it wouldn't make any difference. If anything, they're a liability. Besides, don't they already dislike you, for having made love to a halfbreed, Xiscapian but human, alien but familiar?"

Frosty replyed for Blackwater " Well, first of all our old freind back home put a bullet through our head as it is. We are basically mercenaries now, like you."

Blackwater's eyes rolld " How sweet"

Blackwater smiled " They don't give a dam now, they along with me have been betrayed by our goverment, they have learned a new way."
"Hardly a governemnt. Strange that you do such unspeakable things in the name of the Rebellion, but you switch over to our side as soon as you find out that they can be as ruthless and brutal as you can. Nevertheless, I see your point. However, I don't know these men, I don't know exactly where their loyalties lie. You still call us "animals", how can you allie yourselves with us when you already hate your allies?"

Frosty replyed for Blackwater " Well, first of all our old freind back home put a bullet through our head as it is. We are basically mercenaries now, like you."

Blackwater's eyes rolld " How sweet"
Skyler laughed out loud. "Mercenaries, hah! You wouldn't last three seconds. You're POWs, not mercs. Exiled, unwanted POWs at that."
OOC: I have to go, see you later.

The Emperor shifted slightly in his seat. "Is it long, now?" he asked casually. Vanadict put a hand on his shoulder. He was tremebling, very slightly. The Emperor haden't gotten over that one of his people, a Marine no less, had been bitten and transformed into a vampire, then told to serve under the Isans, rejected this, but turned around and went willingly to serve them. It was so confusing an un-Xiscapian it made hishead spin. Also he didn't exactly like the fact that a dangerious creature had been released onto Xiscapia, and had not be punished for her actions. He stopped shaking and, though his face never showed any more emotion than polite interest, the fire in his eyes slowly died, but still burned under the calm exterior.


"now"said Joy as the Shuttle shakes as it lands hard in the Bay and lowers the ramp

"wait"said Joy to the pups as they try to get out of their seats

"now"said Joy as the Shuttle shakes as it lands hard in the Bay and lowers the ramp

"wait"said Joy to the pups as they try to get out of their seats
The Emperor and the Vanadict exited the shuttle, walking with dignity downthe ramp. They waited for someone to greet them.
OOC: Caught the tail side of me, unfortunatly, Isa. Just going off to bed.

Cavourna stood back as if awaiting an explosion from the door, instead there was one from elsewhere in the ship. Then the sound of laserfire echoed faintly down the corridor. Cavourna stood up, frowning, and tapped his radio
"Barrowman? What's happening up there?"

Through his radio, the sound of laserfire could be heard
"Captain! Shields were down and the pirates have beamed onboard! We can..." blaster fire, then silence.

"Come on!" Cavourna bellowed at his Marines as he picked up his rifle,"I want one team to secure the armoury and the other to the bridge! Now! Now! Now!" He ordered, the two teams saluted and moved off, leaving just Cavourna, Kartosh and two other Marines in front of the door.
"The sooner you can do this, Kartosh, the sooner we can get this over with" He said as he loaded his weapon.

Brig

Within the brig, the three unconcious Marines began to stir, groaning and moaning when they noticed the position they were in
"Skyler? Did we miss something?" one asked.

Suddenly, one of the doors sprung open and two Marines burst into the room.
"Halt! Nobody mo..."

Suddenly a burst of laserfire and both Marines collapsed in a pile, about half a dozen rough looking pirates had taken their place at the door, grinning.

The three Marines attempted to stand up but all three were quickly cut down again by Blaster fire. Then they stood there standing, staring at the Calaverans
"Well, well, well," One said gruffly, "If it ain't a pretty bunch of Alversian Prisoners. How do you fancy joining the crew? Her too" He said pointing to Sasha, "But move quick"

The Emperor and the Vanadict exited the shuttle, walking with dignity downthe ramp. They waited for someone to greet them.
OOC: Caught the tail side of me, unfortunatly, Isa. Just going off to bed.

all that greeted them was a busy Bay near them was a Fang WAPC (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/FangWAPC.jpg)with holes in it getting patched up ,a long with a number of Blood Blade Tanks ,Dropship and other Craft



"Aim Fire" a number of shots add to noise

Cavourna stood back as if awaiting an explosion from the door, instead there was one from elsewhere in the ship. Then the sound of laserfire echoed faintly down the corridor. Cavourna stood up, frowning, and tapped his radio
"Barrowman? What's happening up there?"

Through his radio, the sound of laserfire could be heard
"Captain! Shields were down and the pirates have beamed onboard! We can..." blaster fire, then silence.

"Come on!" Cavourna bellowed at his Marines as he picked up his rifle,"I want one team to secure the armoury and the other to the bridge! Now! Now! Now!" He ordered, the two teams saluted and moved off, leaving just Cavourna, Kartosh and two other Marines in front of the door.
"The sooner you can do this, Kartosh, the sooner we can get this over with" He said as he loaded his weapon.

Brig

Within the brig, the three unconcious Marines began to stir, groaning and moaning when they noticed the position they were in
"Skyler? Did we miss something?" one asked.

Suddenly, one of the doors sprung open and two Marines burst into the room.
"Halt! Nobody mo..."

Suddenly a burst of laserfire and both Marines collapsed in a pile, about half a dozen rough looking pirates had taken their place at the door, grinning.

The three Marines attempted to stand up but all three were quickly cut down again by Blaster fire. Then they stood there standing, staring at the Calaverans
"Well, well, well," One said gruffly, "If it ain't a pretty bunch of Alversian Prisoners. How do you fancy joining the crew? Her too" He said pointing to Sasha, "But move quick"
"Right, let's go." Skyler moved forward, telepathically sending a message to everyone but the pirates. Play along for now. Wait for my signal, then we turn on them. Sasha picked up a blaster rifle. "Move along, team, we'll pick weapons off the bodies." Skyler send Kartosh a message privatly. Get to deck four, hall eight. Prepare to ambush the pirates there, we outnumber them but I am unsure of the effectivness of our force.
Kartosh stopped just as the charges were primed and ready for detonation. "Deck four, hall eight. Now, move, that's where they'll be at. Skyler's going to be betraying the scum at that point, and she and the Calaverans may need our help." He took off down the hall.
Hanger...
The Emperor raised his eyebrows as he looked around. "Seems we'll need to find the bridge for ourselves. Let's go." He and the Vanadict exited the hanger to the halls and corridors beyond. They sensed around with the Force for a concentration of energy. Where that was, the Emperor and his friends, relatives, guards and aides would likely be.

Hanger...
The Emperor raised his eyebrows as he looked around. "Seems we'll need to find the bridge for ourselves. Let's go." He and the Vanadict exited the hanger to the halls and corridors beyond. They sensed around with the Force for a concentration of energy. Where that was, the Emperor and his friends, relatives, guards and aides would likely be.


* Force it useless here and around Wolf*said he ship A.I as it showed it's hologram Female self

*Wolf over there about to shot someone*she added pointing to left side of the Bay

"Captain Black and your crew have been found guilty on number of things in our law and sentence for is death"said Wolf

Black swears at Wolf who just pulled Hellfire and Placed a .50 A.E into Blacks head,before the firing squad down Blacks men

"Fring Squad they usely use the Soul Cube to send them to hell and face whats camimg to them, guess he did not want to send for it "said Aphril watching before going over to talk Wolf



"hey"she said to him with a smilie

"Theres no money theres no possessions,only obsession I dont need that shit"said Wolf before he turn to face Aphril who was standing next him

"my love"said Wolf as he puts himself between her and a kinfe that was heading for her from a pirate who was still alive

"waste him"said a Clone as he opens up on the pirate who just stub Wolf

"El lobo está usted okey"asked Aphril looking into his eyes
"only a flesh wound"said Wolf with the knife still in him

* Force it usely here and around Wolf*said he ship A.I as it showed it's hologram Female self

*Wolf over there about to shot someone*she added pointing to left side of the Bay

"Captain Black and your crew have been found guilty on number of things in our law and sentence for is death"said Wolf

Black swears at Wolf who just pulled Hellfire and Placed a .50 A.E into Blacks head,before the firing squad down Blacks men

"Fring Squad they usely use the Soul Cube to send them to hell and face whats camimg to them, guess he did not want to send for it "said Aphril watching before going over to talk Wolf



"hey"she said to him with a smilie

"Theres no money theres no possessions,only obsession I dont need that shit"said Wolf before he turn to face Aphril who was standing next him

"my love"said Wolf as he puts himself between her and a kinfe that was heading for her from a pirate who was still alive

"waste him"said a Clone as he opens up on the pirate who just stub Wolf

"El lobo está usted okey"asked Aphril looking into his eyes
"only a flesh wound"said Wolf with the knife still in him
The Emperor thanked the A.I. and made his way over to the execution. He and the Vanadict saw the whole thing, blood speckled the front of the Emperor's robes and the Vanadict twisted toavoid a stray bullet which smacked into the bunkhead beside her. Witnissing all this, and still with Wolf and a knife in his back kissing Aphril, the Emperor cleared hos throat. "Ah-hem. Emperor," he bowed, "Empress," he bowed to Aphril, "I am Emperor Foxfire Rose, and this is my personal adviser and top ambassador, Vanadict." Vanadict also bowed and they both straightened up, waiting expectantly.

Blackwater and Frosty rallied them with the pirates, Frosty turned to Sasha " I dont know about this."

The Emperor thanked the A.I. and made his way over to the execution. He and the Vanadict saw the whole thing, blood speckled the front of the Emperor's robes and the Vanadict twisted toavoid a stray bullet which smacked into the bunkhead beside her. Witnissing all this, and still with Wolf and a knife in his back kissing Aphril, the Emperor cleared hos throat. "Ah-hem. Emperor," he bowed, "Empress," he bowed to Aphril, "I am Emperor Foxfire Rose, and this is my personal adviser and top ambassador, Vanadict." Vanadict also bowed and they both straightened up, waiting expectantly.

"welcome"said Wolf as he pulls the knife out
"only time i wear these dumb things i weak them beyond repair" Wolf now said as he turns to a clone

"well sir he was hiding it in what one could only call a body pocket"said the Clone
"note it down as something to check for now on"said Wolf
" sir"

Wolf turns and place a hand on Aphril beautiful face and looks into her eyes

Aphril puts her hand onto his hand and looks into his eyes before Wolf lowers his hand and walks off

"would you follow me please"said Aphril to the Emperor and Vanadict

The Pirates led the group down and through the station, past several dozen gunbattles between Pirates, Marines and Crewmen of the Crossfire. Finally, they reached Deck Four and Hall Eight. Then all hell broke loose,

Unfortunately, Cavourna and Kartosh were not as quick to the Hall as the Pirates and by the time they had reached it, all they found were several dead and wounded Alversian Marines and Pirates with small fires and blaster damage.
"Damn it! We missed them!" Cavourna snarled as he touch the radio reciever in his ear, "Report!"

"Captain, the Pirates appear to be seizing control of all the major ship functions, the armoury and Engine rooms are already in their control and I don't think the bridge will hold out for much longer. Lt. Commander Barrowman is dead, Sir"

Cavourna mouthed a curse before continuing "Very good, Ensign. Hold out to the last if you have to, I'll get back to you"

Cavourna turned and ran down the nearest corridor with Kartosh in pursuit "We need to get to a control panel. See where the Pirates are moving to!" He shouted back as he ran. The sound of blaster fire and explosions was reaching deafening levels.

-----

Meanwhile several decks down, Ashe awoke and, groaning, lifted herself back to her feet. Two of the Marines with her stayed down but the other two seemed to be fine, other than a few cuts and bruises. She touched the radio piece in her ear and listened to the traffic for a few moments to get an update on the situation

"...Deck Four is falling back! We can't hol..."
"...more Pirates have pierced Hangar 6! there are too many of th..."
"...this is the bridge calling for any and all assis..."
"...Man down! Man down! I need a Medic in Section..."
"...Engaged in hand to hand with Boarders. No chance of success, we attack with full hope..."

Ashe looked around at her Comrades, both nodded "Bridge" They said togather and turned back down the way they had came.

Meanwhile Sasha, Skyler and the Calaverans were being split into two groups
"You three," The Pirate Commander pointed at Skyler, Sasha and Blackwater, "Come with me. The rest head for Weapons control and ensure we are in command of their external weapons!"

The Pirates saluted and split down a two way corridor, splitting the two groups up and bring the Xiscapians with Blackwater down towards the Hangars. On the way, they ran into Ashe and her pair of Marines. Ashe was quicker and managed to hit one of the Pirates before they opened up in a blaze of blasterfire.

Ashe's two Marines twisted and collapsed, leaving her alone. The dozen Pirates leapt towards her and she leapt back, snarling. Two Pirates collapsed, gasping as Ashe kicked and punched.

Then they stood in a standoff, Ashe panting heavily and the Pirates less than willing to engage the small yet lightning quick Half-Breed. Then one of the Pirate managed to creep up behind her, silently.

Ashe twisted to engage this new threat, but too late. He managed to smash her into the nearby wall with a bone-crunching crack. She felll silently to the ground and closed her eyes.

The Pirate Lieutenant leant over her, "She'll be fine" One said, "just leave her"

"Hold on!" The other Lieutenant snapped, holding up her colllar, "She's a Lieutenant Commander. One of those is very valuable as a bargaining tool," He stood up, "Bring her"

Two of the Pirate picked up the now groggy Ashe and drapped her over their shoulders so her feet still dragged on the ground. They moved off, leaving more carnage and chaos behind them.

Cavourna and Kartosh arrived at the site of the attack far too late. The Pirates were long gone.

Cavourna cursed loudly, kicking one of the Marine helments nearby in fury, "We need to find a control Panel" He said again, "We need to regain control of my ship"

Blackwater nodded as he looked back at his men, then forward, as he followed. The rest of his men were led by Frosty towards the weoponary " Stay Frosty Major " he smiled.

Frosty and the other Calaverans were led through a series of passages within the ship, passing Bodies, wreckage and other pieces of chaos from the embattled Crossfire. Then the Pirates stopped and one pointed into the hall they had been led to
"In there" was all he said, pointing. Over three dozen Pirates had assembled behind them and the Calaverans, like Sasha, Skyler and Blackwater, were unarmed.

Frosty entered the hallway with his comrades " Wow, you guys did a number on them"

The Pirates led the group down and through the station, past several dozen gunbattles between Pirates, Marines and Crewmen of the Crossfire. Finally, they reached Deck Four and Hall Eight. Then all hell broke loose,

Unfortunately, Cavourna and Kartosh were not as quick to the Hall as the Pirates and by the time they had reached it, all they found were several dead and wounded Alversian Marines and Pirates with small fires and blaster damage.
"Damn it! We missed them!" Cavourna snarled as he touch the radio reciever in his ear, "Report!"

"Captain, the Pirates appear to be seizing control of all the major ship functions, the armoury and Engine rooms are already in their control and I don't think the bridge will hold out for much longer. Lt. Commander Barrowman is dead, Sir"

Cavourna mouthed a curse before continuing "Very good, Ensign. Hold out to the last if you have to, I'll get back to you"

Cavourna turned and ran down the nearest corridor with Kartosh in pursuit "We need to get to a control panel. See where the Pirates are moving to!" He shouted back as he ran. The sound of blaster fire and explosions was reaching deafening levels.

-----

Meanwhile several decks down, Ashe awoke and, groaning, lifted herself back to her feet. Two of the Marines with her stayed down but the other two seemed to be fine, other than a few cuts and bruises. She touched the radio piece in her ear and listened to the traffic for a few moments to get an update on the situation

"...Deck Four is falling back! We can't hol..."
"...more Pirates have pierced Hangar 6! there are too many of th..."
"...this is the bridge calling for any and all assis..."
"...Man down! Man down! I need a Medic in Section..."
"...Engaged in hand to hand with Boarders. No chance of success, we attack with full hope..."

Ashe looked around at her Comrades, both nodded "Bridge" They said togather and turned back down the way they had came.

Meanwhile Sasha, Skyler and the Calaverans were being split into two groups
"You three," The Pirate Commander pointed at Skyler, Sasha and Blackwater, "Come with me. The rest head for Weapons control and ensure we are in command of their external weapons!"

The Pirates saluted and split down a two way corridor, splitting the two groups up and bring the Xiscapians with Blackwater down towards the Hangars. On the way, they ran into Ashe and her pair of Marines. Ashe was quicker and managed to hit one of the Pirates before they opened up in a blaze of blasterfire.

Ashe's two Marines twisted and collapsed, leaving her alone. The dozen Pirates leapt towards her and she leapt back, snarling. Two Pirates collapsed, gasping as Ashe kicked and punched.

Then they stood in a standoff, Ashe panting heavily and the Pirates less than willing to engage the small yet lightning quick Half-Breed. Then one of the Pirate managed to creep up behind her, silently.

Ashe twisted to engage this new threat, but too late. He managed to smash her into the nearby wall with a bone-crunching crack. She felll silently to the ground and closed her eyes.

The Pirate Lieutenant leant over her, "She'll be fine" One said, "just leave her"

"Hold on!" The other Lieutenant snapped, holding up her colllar, "She's a Lieutenant Commander. One of those is very valuable as a bargaining tool," He stood up, "Bring her"

Two of the Pirate picked up the now groggy Ashe and drapped her over their shoulders so her feet still dragged on the ground. They moved off, leaving more carnage and chaos behind them.

Cavourna and Kartosh arrived at the site of the attack far too late. The Pirates were long gone.

Cavourna cursed loudly, kicking one of the Marine helments nearby in fury, "We need to find a control Panel" He said again, "We need to regain control of my ship"
Frosty and the other Calaverans were led through a series of passages within the ship, passing Bodies, wreckage and other pieces of chaos from the embattled Crossfire. Then the Pirates stopped and one pointed into the hall they had been led to
"In there" was all he said, pointing. Over three dozen Pirates had assembled behind them and the Calaverans, like Sasha, Skyler and Blackwater, were unarmed.
Kartosh swore colorfully in three different languages. "According to Skyler, the pirates have disarmed her and the Calaveran team. The jig is up on their part. They're holed up in one of the hallways, and I believe they're being held hostage, along with your Lieutenant Commander, Ashe. Where can we regroup the Marines and take back the ship?" He desperently wanted to go back and save Skyler, his mate, but he knew the only way to do that was to first get rid of all the other pirates and take back the Crossfire.
Hall...
Skyler looked around darkly. "What's the meaning of this? We're trying to help you guys, and you go and disarm us!"

ooc mm

Kartosh swore colorfully in three different languages. "According to Skyler, the pirates have disarmed her and the Calaveran team. The jig is up on their part. They're holed up in one of the hallways, and I believe they're being held hostage, along with your Lieutenant Commander, Ashe. Where can we regroup the Marines and take back the ship?" He desperently wanted to go back and save Skyler, his mate, but he knew the only way to do that was to first get rid of all the other pirates and take back the Crossfire.
Hall...
Skyler looked around darkly. "What's the meaning of this? We're trying to help you guys, and you go and disarm us!"

Unfortunately for Frosty and the other Calaverans, the game was up, the hallway was surrounded by Alversian Marines, nervous and inexperienced. As soon as the Calaverans appeared they filled the open space with blaster fire and grenades. The Pirates contributed to the chaos by firing on the backs of the exposed and unprotectable Calaverans. The young Alversian Marines fired exitedly even over the voice of a screaming Officer
"Hold your fire! Hold your fire! Marines! Cease FIRING!!" His commands fell on deaf ears. The Calaverans had no chance...

Elsewhere on the ship, Ashe had regained conciousness, although her katana had been taken away and her hands bound tightly behind her back. She snarled as she was pushed through the hallways with the unarmed Blackwater, Skyler and Sasha. At Skyler's demand, the Lieutenant grinned and shook his head
"Do you really think we were stupid enough to trust you with weapons? We don't want you armed when you face the boss"

They were led into Hangar 3, there it seemed the Pirates had established a command centre, Alversian bodies were scattered across the floor but they were ignored and it seemed one man was the epicentre of it all.

He looked up at the four prisoners as they were brought to him and he smiled, his long white beard rustling as he moved. Ashe gave a small cry of panic but it was instantly replaced by one of complete hatred and coldness.

He, on the other hand, seemed delighted
"I don't believe it" He said quietly "Ashley Reyes? I never thought I'd see you again. How long has it been now? Seven years? Eight?"

"Nine" Ashe replied coldly, struggling slightly against her bonds, "Nine years since you ruined my life"

"Oh it hasn't turned out so bad I reckon," The man replied wisely "You are a First Officer on one of the most modern ships in the fleet with one of the most famous Alversians ever to live as your captain. I bet he's trying to find you even now" The man smiled menacingly, "Do you really think he would have picked you if you hadn't been the way you are? He picked you because you were unique, different. Two things I developed, I believe" The man laughed heartily, ignoring the sounds of battle around him.

"You twisted, evil old soul! You found nothing from me! Nothing!" Ashe shouted, restrained by two Pirates, one of which punched her hard in the stomach to quieten her. Ashe gasped and dropped to her knees breathing heavily.

"Still sore about that, are we?" The man asked in a gentle, patronising voice, "I'll admit your experients were never productive or practical but what they did do..."

He turned to the others and gave an evil laugh

"...was help the Advancement of Social Medicine!"

He started to look over the others, starting with Blackwater
"A Calaveran," He sniffed "Not that exciting, biologically speaking, but facinating in terms of phsycology. Why do you hate everyone?" He pushed himself right into Blackwater's face before turning to Skyler
"Xiscapian" He said rather breathlessly, "One of the finest races in the Galaxy, quite a find this one. Although not armed forces..." he frowned slightly, then his face lit up
"A mercenary! A Xiscapian Mercenary! Well done Lieutenant you have struck gold"

One of the Pirates pinning Ashe to her knees nodded, "Glad to be of Service, Doctor-General"

Then he turned to Sasha and frowned slightly
"Curious. What are you, I wonder?" he asked in her in a sing-song voice

"No one!" Ashe belted out from her knee's, "She's no one. An average Xiscapian, like the Mercenary"

"This is Mercenary is no average Xiscapian but thank you for your contribution , my little half-breed" The Doctor replied nastily.

Ashe lowered her head in reply as the Doctor turned back to the others

"I think it's time we returned to my ship," The Doctor suggested, "Captain? Beam us aboard!"

A flash of light and they were surrounded by men in tight modern Marine armour and looking as cold and emotionless as the metal that encased them

"No" Ashe muttered desperately "It can't be..."

"It is, my little freek WELCOME!" The Doctor bellowed, "TO A SASM BATTLESHIP!"

Ashe lowered her head in fright and tears started to fall.

"Take her to the brig" The Doctor ordered to the Marines surrounding Ashe, "The rest will follow me to the briefing room"

Several rifle butts were jammed into the backs of Skyler, Sasha and Blackwater as Ashe was dragged off towards the rear of the ship.

Crossfire

Cavourna fired swiftly, easily, accurately and three enemy Marines fell. He twisted round the corner again to Kartosh
"Any sign of them?" He shouted over the blaster fire, they had been joined by around a dozen marines and the SASM boarders were starting to give ground.

They were near to the ship's central control panel, one of the master panels that granted the user control of the entire ship's functions from one console. They were so close now.

Unfortunately for Frosty and the other Calaverans, the game was up, the hallway was surrounded by Alversian Marines, nervous and inexperienced. As soon as the Calaverans appeared they filled the open space with blaster fire and grenades. The Pirates contributed to the chaos by firing on the backs of the exposed and unprotectable Calaverans. The young Alversian Marines fired exitedly even over the voice of a screaming Officer
"Hold your fire! Hold your fire! Marines! Cease FIRING!!" His commands fell on deaf ears. The Calaverans had no chance...

Elsewhere on the ship, Ashe had regained conciousness, although her katana had been taken away and her hands bound tightly behind her back. She snarled as she was pushed through the hallways with the unarmed Blackwater, Skyler and Sasha. At Skyler's demand, the Lieutenant grinned and shook his head
"Do you really think we were stupid enough to trust you with weapons? We don't want you armed when you face the boss"

They were led into Hangar 3, there it seemed the Pirates had established a command centre, Alversian bodies were scattered across the floor but they were ignored and it seemed one man was the epicentre of it all.

He looked up at the four prisoners as they were brought to him and he smiled, his long white beard rustling as he moved. Ashe gave a small cry of panic but it was instantly replaced by one of complete hatred and coldness.

He, on the other hand, seemed delighted
"I don't believe it" He said quietly "Ashley Reyes? I never thought I'd see you again. How long has it been now? Seven years? Eight?"

"Nine" Ashe replied coldly, struggling slightly against her bonds, "Nine years since you ruined my life"

"Oh it hasn't turned out so bad I reckon," The man replied wisely "You are a First Officer on one of the most modern ships in the fleet with one of the most famous Alversians ever to live as your captain. I bet he's trying to find you even now" The man smiled menacingly, "Do you really think he would have picked you if you hadn't been the way you are? He picked you because you were unique, different. Two things I developed, I believe" The man laughed heartily, ignoring the sounds of battle around him.

"You twisted, evil old soul! You found nothing from me! Nothing!" Ashe shouted, restrained by two Pirates, one of which punched her hard in the stomach to quieten her. Ashe gasped and dropped to her knees breathing heavily.

"Still sore about that, are we?" The man asked in a gentle, patronising voice, "I'll admit your experients were never productive or practical but what they did do..."

He turned to the others and gave an evil laugh

"...was help the Advancement of Social Medicine!"

He started to look over the others, starting with Blackwater
"A Calaveran," He sniffed "Not that exciting, biologically speaking, but facinating in terms of phsycology. Why do you hate everyone?" He pushed himself right into Blackwater's face before turning to Skyler
"Xiscapian" He said rather breathlessly, "One of the finest races in the Galaxy, quite a find this one. Although not armed forces..." he frowned slightly, then his face lit up
"A mercenary! A Xiscapian Mercenary! Well done Lieutenant you have struck gold"

One of the Pirates pinning Ashe to her knees nodded, "Glad to be of Service, Doctor-General"

Then he turned to Sasha and frowned slightly
"Curious. What are you, I wonder?" he asked in her in a sing-song voice

"No one!" Ashe belted out from her knee's, "She's no one. An average Xiscapian, like the Mercenary"

"This is Mercenary is no average Xiscapian but thank you for your contribution , my little half-breed" The Doctor replied nastily.

Ashe lowered her head in reply as the Doctor turned back to the others

"I think it's time we returned to my ship," The Doctor suggested, "Captain? Beam us aboard!"

A flash of light and they were surrounded by men in tight modern Marine armour and looking as cold and emotionless as the metal that encased them

"No" Ashe muttered desperately "It can't be..."

"It is, my little freek WELCOME!" The Doctor bellowed, "TO A SASM BATTLESHIP!"

Ashe lowered her head in fright and tears started to fall.

"Take her to the brig" The Doctor ordered to the Marines surrounding Ashe, "The rest will follow me to the briefing room"

Several rifle butts were jammed into the backs of Skyler, Sasha and Blackwater as Ashe was dragged off towards the rear of the ship.

Crossfire

Cavourna fired swiftly, easily, accurately and three enemy Marines fell. He twisted round the corner again to Kartosh
"Any sign of them?" He shouted over the blaster fire, they had been joined by around a dozen marines and the SASM boarders were starting to give ground.

They were near to the ship's central control panel, one of the master panels that granted the user control of the entire ship's functions from one console. They were so close now.
SASM Battleship...
Sasha stared at Ashe, dumbstruck, as she was hauled away. "No..." The Doctor-General's little remark about Ashe and the SASM had not been lost on her. Her gaze became filled with shock and rage and sorrow as the information hit her as Ashe was dragged away. "I trusted you! I TRUSTED YOU! You comforted me and told me good things, and they were all lies and now it's revealed what you really are!" she screamed, tears running down her face. "I hate you!" Skyler hardened, glaring at the Doctor. "Why? That's all I want to know. Why this ship?"
Crossfire...
"No, not a hide nor hair!" Kartosh gutted a Pirate, his innards spilling to the deck in a steaming, bloody pile. He stared stupidly at them before falling to his knees and then onto his side, dead. Kartosh shoved on of the enemy Marines backwards a few steps, then unloaded his clip at point-blank range into the man's chest. He screamed as he was torn in half, blood and gore spraying and coating the walls and panel red. Kartosh dove for the panel, followed by two Alversian Marines. "Look out!" Kartosh turned. "What?" and was just in time to duck from a hail of blaster bolts. The Marines fired back and a Pirate fell, badly burned by the bolts. "How do I work this thing?" cried Kartosh to Cavourna.

"welcome"said Wolf as he pulls the knife out
"only time i wear these dumb things i weak them beyond repair" Wolf now said as he turns to a clone

"well sir he was hiding it in what one could only call a body pocket"said the Clone
"note it down as something to check for now on"said Wolf
" sir"

Wolf turns and place a hand on Aphril beautiful face and looks into her eyes

Aphril puts her hand onto his hand and looks into his eyes before Wolf lowers his hand and walks off

"would you follow me please"said Aphril to the Emperor and Vanadict
OOC: Sorry about that, Isa.
IC: The Emperor nodded. "Of course." He and the Vanadict strode forward, stepping over a body, their shoes wet on the bottom with human blood. "Do executions like this happen a lot?" asked the Vanadict as she wet her palm with the blood and tasted it. Definitly human.

OOC: Sorry about that, Isa.
IC: The Emperor nodded. "Of course." He and the Vanadict strode forward, stepping over a body, their shoes wet on the bottom with human blood. "Do executions like this happen a lot?" asked the Vanadict as she wet her palm with the blood and tasted it. Definitly human.

"no Murders ,Rapes and Pirates get sent to hell or what you call it by the Soul Cube and face what ever on the other side"said Aphril as they walk down a Corridor to a lift

"The Forgotten Realms, then." Vanadict nodded. "So, for the really bad guys they go to hell, but just the usual offenders get killed?"

"The Forgotten Realms, then." Vanadict nodded. "So, for the really bad guys they go to hell, but just the usual offenders get killed?"

"usual offenders what you mean by that ,you get sent to hell there is no coming back for a second go" Aphril said as the life doors open and she step inside

SASM Battleship...
Sasha stared at Ashe, dumbstruck, as she was hauled away. "No..." The Doctor-General's little remark about Ashe and the SASM had not been lost on her. Her gaze became filled with shock and rage and sorrow as the information hit her as Ashe was dragged away. "I trusted you! I TRUSTED YOU! You comforted me and told me good things, and they were all lies and now it's revealed what you really are!" she screamed, tears running down her face. "I hate you!" Skyler hardened, glaring at the Doctor. "Why? That's all I want to know. Why this ship?"
Crossfire...
"No, not a hide nor hair!" Kartosh gutted a Pirate, his innards spilling to the deck in a steaming, bloody pile. He stared stupidly at them before falling to his knees and then onto his side, dead. Kartosh shoved on of the enemy Marines backwards a few steps, then unloaded his clip at point-blank range into the man's chest. He screamed as he was torn in half, blood and gore spraying and coating the walls and panel red. Kartosh dove for the panel, followed by two Alversian Marines. "Look out!" Kartosh turned. "What?" and was just in time to duck from a hail of blaster bolts. The Marines fired back and a Pirate fell, badly burned by the bolts. "How do I work this thing?" cried Kartosh to Cavourna.

SASM Battleship
Ashe said nothing but allowed the Marines to drag her away. The Doctor-General seemed to be vastly amused by Sasha's outburst
"You were comforted by that Half-Breed? Although, even I will admit she was an excellent test subject. The amount of pain I inflicted on her all those years ago would have been enough to break even the strongest will and yet she endured it. Without so much as a wimper of pain, well, for the first few days anyway. In fact, I think I have a few more outstanding tests I think would need a half-breed to complete"
He gave another evil grin as he turned to Skyler
"Why not? We need a Dreadnought and this one seemed as good as any. In fact, I think it is time we revealed ourselves for what we really are"

The SASM ship seemed to vibrate and shiver until it had completely changed shape and was now a sleek, silver warship.
"Cameleon Class Battleship, can change into the shape of any other ship. Like Pirate ship or a Barracuda" he said slyly.

"You lot will come to my boardroom. I want to ask you a few questions about Lieutenant Commander Reyes" he said in such a dark voice that even the Marines guarding the trio shivered.

Crossfire

"Marines! Volley...FIRE!!" Cavourna shouted.
Every Marines fired as one and instantly, at least six enemy Marines collapsed. Cavourna stood aside as his own Troops rushed past, bayonets fixed and throats raw from screaming.

"Sir! The Pirate ship, It's turned into a SASM Battleship!" His radio announced

"What! No way, IMPOSSIBLE!" Cavourna looked at Kartosh in horror, "And they have Ashe!"

Cavourna threw Kartosh out of the way and began to type rapidly into the console in front of him, An alarm rang out.

"They're destabilising the core. It's too late to reverse the procedure"

Cavourna tapped his radio piece
"All hands abandon ship! All hands abandon ship! Computer, set code 20041 Authourisation Cavourna Alpha 1990"

The computer beeped
"Self Destruct encoded, detonation in ten minutes"

"Time to run" Cavourna shouted, grabbing his rifle. The SASM Marines were already started to beam off the ship while the Crossfire's surviving crew rushed to the lifeboats.

"usual offenders what you mean by that ,you get sent to hell there is no coming back for a second go" Aphril said as the life doors open and she step inside
"I mean do most people get sent to hell though the cube, or ar most merely executed?" said Vanadict patiently.
SASM Battleship
Ashe said nothing but allowed the Marines to drag her away. The Doctor-General seemed to be vastly amused by Sasha's outburst
"You were comforted by that Half-Breed? Although, even I will admit she was an excellent test subject. The amount of pain I inflicted on her all those years ago would have been enough to break even the strongest will and yet she endured it. Without so much as a wimper of pain, well, for the first few days anyway. In fact, I think I have a few more outstanding tests I think would need a half-breed to complete"
He gave another evil grin as he turned to Skyler
"Why not? We need a Dreadnought and this one seemed as good as any. In fact, I think it is time we revealed ourselves for what we really are"

The SASM ship seemed to vibrate and shiver until it had completely changed shape and was now a sleek, silver warship.
"Cameleon Class Battleship, can change into the shape of any other ship. Like Pirate ship or a Barracuda" he said slyly.

"You lot will come to my boardroom. I want to ask you a few questions about Lieutenant Commander Reyes" he said in such a dark voice that even the Marines guarding the trio shivered.

Crossfire

"Marines! Volley...FIRE!!" Cavourna shouted.
Every Marines fired as one and instantly, at least six enemy Marines collapsed. Cavourna stood aside as his own Troops rushed past, bayonets fixed and throats raw from screaming.

"Sir! The Pirate ship, It's turned into a SASM Battleship!" His radio announced

"What! No way, IMPOSSIBLE!" Cavourna looked at Kartosh in horror, "And they have Ashe!"

Cavourna threw Kartosh out of the way and began to type rapidly into the console in front of him, An alarm rang out.

"They're destabilising the core. It's too late to reverse the procedure"

Cavourna tapped his radio piece
"All hands abandon ship! All hands abandon ship! Computer, set code 20041 Authourisation Cavourna Alpha 1990"

The computer beeped
"Self Destruct encoded, detonation in ten minutes"

"Time to run" Cavourna shouted, grabbing his rifle. The SASM Marines were already started to beam off the ship while the Crossfire's surviving crew rushed to the lifeboats.
SASM Battleship...
Skyler grimaced. "Lovely." Sasha collapsed to her knees, crying. Secretly, however, she was putting in her yellow contacts. She stayed, kneeling, sobbing. She wasn't acting. She didn't need to. Skyler gently hauled her to her feet and gave her a support to lean on as they followed the Doctor.
Crossfire...
"I'll meet up with you later!" Kartosh turned and shoved a Marine out of the way, making for the hangers. He reached them in under a minute, immensly tired and panting heavily. He climbed aboard the Star Snake, engaged the engines and shot away, out of the hanger. After getting far away from the doomed Crossfire he began searching for the silver ship while keeping an eye on the life boats and escape pods coming out of the Crossfire. Skyler... he reached out. Here. came her voice in his head. We're on the SASM ship. It's a Cameleon Class, so be on your toes. I think I'm going out of rang- "Damn." he muttered.

"I mean do most people get sent to hell though the cube, or ar most merely executed?" said Vanadict patiently..

"just the ones i said all other things go to Hells Gate prison planet the toughest prison to be sent and was made and name before the Soul Cube was made"Aphril said as the life stops and the doors open and she step out

A quick flash and the SASM Battleship had vanished, jumping to warp in order to escape the scene of carnage. Just as well, a few seconds later the Crossfire erupted into flames and broke into dozens of pieces of debris. It was surrounded by many small Escape Pods that were crammed with Marines and Crewmembers. The reason the SASM ship had left so quickly became obvious as, a few seconds later, six Dreadnoughts jumped out of warp and began to hoover up the escape pods.
"Kartosh?" It was Cavourna's voice, "Dock in the Canvas, third ship on the left" Then he was gone. The other ships, Crowning Glory,Calliope, Cannibal, Ceribal and Celebration were moving about to complete the rescue of the Crossfire's crew.

SASM Battleship

Luckily for Sasha, The Doctor had not noticed her place in the contacts and continued to chat to Skyler and the other two about various items.
"What do you know about the Society? Anything?" he asked politely.

Blackwater huddled next to Sasha, trying to stop the sobbing.

Crossfire

The GOU troopers were torn to peices, Frosty was hit three times in the chest and side, he layed his back against the wall, as blood streamed out of his mouth, he stared ahead at the wall, he was paralyzed from the waist down.

APS Canvas

Cavourna walked through to one of the hangar bays along with Captain Handsen, commander of the Canvas in tow. They arrived at the door as four Medic brought Frosty through to the Medical Bay
"What happened?" He asked one of his own Marines
"Sir, we found him as we were abandoning ship. Him and about six others. He was the only survivor"
"I see," Cavourna sighed and turned to follow the Calaveran to the Medical bay.

Frosty spoke only a few words, before passing out " Sasha, Pirates...the mercenary."

APS Canvas

"It's alright Frosty, you rest for now" Cavourna replied soothingly before turning back to Handsen and heading for Hangar 4, where the Star Snake would be coming in.
"They get the jump on us and destroy one of the most modern ships in the fleet" Cavourna answered growling
"That ship was only five years old, wasn't she?" Handsen, slightly younger than Cavourna but equally as wise replied calmly.
"Five years this month" Cavourna replied darkly
"Nevertheless, it means that the SASM is not as dormant as we had hoped" Handsen concluded as they walked
"Did you know they had any battleships left?"
"No"
"All our work in the SASM war was for nothing, then"
"Maybe not"
"They have my First Officer, Lt Commander Ashe"
"Ashe? You mean Lt. Commander Reyes, the Half-bre..."
Handsen was silenced by a murderous look from Cavourna
"I mean the Alvo-Xiscapian, Sir"
"Indeed, no doubt they will have some unfinished business with her"
"I would hope not, Alex"
"Have you traced their trail yet?"
"Not yet, it's difficult, the Crossfire's wreckage is interfering with our scanners"
"I see, is there any chance of reinforcements?"
"You have six Dreadnoughts and have lost another Dreadnought with a Battlecruiser. I doubt they will let another set of ships come to this corner of the Galaxy"
"I suppose, but the SASM needs maximum force against it"
"Then we can deliver it but not with any other outside help" Handsen reaffirmed strongly as they entered the hangar where the Star Snake would dock.

The Calaverian Observer " Parathon" exited hyperspace infront of APS Canvas

The captain was Julius Maximus, he hailed the vessel " This is the Parathon, we have witnessed reports of pirate fighting in this area, what's your situation."

TO: Observer Parathon

One of our vessels has been destroyed although the situation is under
control. Your offer of help is much appreciated but unnecessary. We
have one of your rebels in our Medical bay, severely injured.

First Officer Barnes
APS Canvas

Maximus eyes widend slightly " Oh good, thank you, now please beam him over for interrogation."

TO: Observer Parathon

Negative, he is severely injured and will not survive transport at this
time. We are working around the clock to save him, although it is
touch and go wither or not he will pull through

First Officer Barnes
APS Canvas

Maximus sighed " Very well, where did the pirate vessle go, we were hit by one of them earlyer, please send corrdinates."

TO: Observer Parathon

We are at this moment, unaware where the Pirate vessel has departed
to
WARNING: THE VESSEL IS A SHAPESHIFTING SASM BATTLESHIP
IT IS EXTREMELY UNADVISABLE TO ENGAGE IT IN ANYTHING BUT
AN UNEVEN BATTLE

First Officer Barnes
APS Canvas

Maximus turned to one of his officers and he left, he came back second later " Very well, We will stay with you until further notice from Kash."

OOC: You know Parathon will have to be dismantled as part of the agreement?

OOC: You know Parathon will have to be dismantled as part of the agreement?

OCC: he he, ther are still at least 5 Observers helping the rebels, they are not supposed to make contact, but yes Parathon is one that will be dismantled.

OOC:
I have to eat dinner, but I will replace this with an IC post soon.

OOC: Sure, same with this

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Hanger 4 of the Canvas...
The Star Snake flew in, made a swooping dive, barely landed on it's landing gear, and the engines were still powering down when the ramp lowered and Kartosh ran out. "Captains." he gave a swift, small, tight bow. "What, exactly, is the situation?" Behind him the Star Snake settled in with a sigh.
SASM Battleship...
Skyler shrugged. "It was virtually unknown before the terrorist attacks against halfbreeds. It carried out many such attacks, most with lots of property damage, some with deaths, from both halfbreeds and their families and SASM members. The APN and the APA cracked down on them and there was a "war." Illegal, outdated, poorly mantained SASM ships against modern, well trained and armed Dreadnoughts and troops. You lot were no match. A short series of battles, which ended with the total crushing and destruction or surrender of all SASM forces. The battles weren't big or destructive or well known, fought mostly on the rims of dead systems and on lifeless moons."
Space...
A Xiscapian Battleship, escorted by two Cruisers and a Destroyer appeared. A message was sent to the Observer:
Calaveran warship, what is your business here? This is restricted area, if you do not leave at once we will be forced to open fire.

APS Canvas

Cavourna looked delighted to have found Kartosh, then he lowered his head sadly
"The debris from the Crossfire and the SASM's flucuating Engines prevents us from tracking them. We are trying but it is not easy"
Handsen coughed and took a small step forward, Cavourna made a gesture
"This is Captain Robert Handsen of the Canvas. He is in command here"

SASM Battleship
The Doctor laughed as Skyler retold her story
"I see. That is what you were taught? You have no idea of our glorious past?"
The Doctor walked to his chair and sat down
"Once, the SASM was a massive organisation. It consisted of hundreds of systems and millions of colonists. We travelled across the Universe, finding new species, making new tests and discovering all kinds of sciences"
He sighed sadly
"Then we ran into a pathetic little system called 'Alversia'. It was fascinating to us and so we went into try and get a better look. Advanced warships against a weak people recovering from civil war. Imagine thousands of these battleships and you get the idea. We fought on Alversia, it's moons, it's allies. Elite Researchers against volunteer 'People's Defense' Regiments. We had no idea they would possess such passion in a defence before. We were defeated, scattered, exiled to the outside of civilisation. We remained as a small and pathetic organisation, striking at rogues and individuals. Now we will be restored to our former glory!"
The Doctor finished, smiling, "Still interested?"

APS Canvas...
Kartosh nodded to Handsen. "Hi, yeah, greetings, all that shit. What are you doing to track this ship? My mate is on that ship and I intend to take her back. No bunch of science-spewing sonnavabitch crackpots are getting away from me."
SASM Battleship...
Skyler yawned. "Hmm, I see. You sound like the Calaverans. Boring. So you were big and powerful once. You messed with the Alversians, the wrong people to mess with. Next thing you know your head is up your ass and your tail is in between your legs, as strange as that may sound. So you lost. Get over it."

APS Canvas
"If you think you can do a better job of tracking them down, then try it" Handsen said coldly, "I don't want them to escape either but we cannot perform the impossible"

SASM Battleship
The Doctor smiled and simply shook his head
"You will see, Mercenary, you will see" He then stood up and started to walk around the room
"So. Lieutenant Commander Reyes. How long have you known her?" He asked patiently, "I want to know a few things about my favourite new subject"

APS Canvas...
Kartosh grinned. "With all due respect, impossible is my middle name. Now, you preform your job to the best of your abilities, and I'll do mine. Speaking of which, what can I do to help?"
SASM Battleship...
Skyler shrugged. "Total? About a day, standered time. I've, ah, run into her before, but this is the first chance I've ever had to speak with her." Sasha stayed mute. "I haven't known her at all." she finally said. "She's as alien to me as I am to you."

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Maximus sighed at the warning " We were here first, we have no intentino of war, stand down."

APS Canvas...
Kartosh grinned. "With all due respect, impossible is my middle name. Now, you preform your job to the best of your abilities, and I'll do mine. Speaking of which, what can I do to help?"
SASM Battleship...
Skyler shrugged. "Total? About a day, standered time. I've, ah, run into her before, but this is the first chance I've ever had to speak with her." Sasha stayed mute. "I haven't known her at all." she finally said. "She's as alien to me as I am to you."

APS Canvas

Handsen allowed a smile before turning to a console
"You can try and localise their trail before it goes cold. Use the onboard scannersa and try and track it down. If we can get it then we have the ability to track them down to their base"
"It's a start" Cavourna clapped his hands togather, "Let's get cracking"

SASM Battleship

"But what did you think of her? How did she react socially? Psycologically? You must have formed an impression of her?" The Doctor was interested in them and he could not take his eyes off Sasha, "I need an answer"

"just the ones i said all other things go to Hells Gate prison planet the toughest prison to be sent and was made and name before the Soul Cube was made"Aphril said as the life stops and the doors open and she step out

/\

APS Canvas

Handsen allowed a smile before turning to a console
"You can try and localise their trail before it goes cold. Use the onboard scannersa and try and track it down. If we can get it then we have the ability to track them down to their base"
"It's a start" Cavourna clapped his hands togather, "Let's get cracking"

SASM Battleship

"But what did you think of her? How did she react socially? Psycologically? You must have formed an impression of her?" The Doctor was interested in them and he could not take his eyes off Sasha, "I need an answer"
APS Canvas...
"If we can uplink your scanners to the Star Snake's, it will greatly improve the results. They're very good. It shouldn't be hard, the ship wasn't small."
SASM Battleship...
Skyler shrugged again and gave a loud sigh. "I don't know. Typical uptight Alversian Officer. You try a joke and she gives you a look like she's got something crammed up her rectum." It was a typical criminal type response, and not true...really. Sasha just shook her head. "I was only with her for a short time. I never saw anything beyond her regular dicipline." She stared at the floor.
Maximus sighed at the warning " We were here first, we have no intentino of war, stand down."
On the contrary, Captain, we were here before you, technically. Please remove your Observer from this space immediatly. We will open fire.
"just the ones i said all other things go to Hells Gate prison planet the toughest prison to be sent and was made and name before the Soul Cube was made"Aphril said as the life stops and the doors open and she step out
"Ah." Vanadict just nodded politetly. The Emperor stayed mute, forming what he was going to say, once he met Wolf and all pleasantries were aside.

yay were all here one sec

Maximus nodded " Very well, Xscipian or Alversian, we need to know where they went."

APS Canvas

"Very well" Handsen smiled "Ensign, connect our scanners to the Star Snake. We can see what we can find."
Cavourna seemed to be staring nervously out of the porthole at the other ships
"The quicker we can do this Gentlemen the happier I will be, so let's just get on with it"

SASM Battleship

The Doctor tutted and looked at his watch.
"I somehow have a feeling you are not telling me everything I want to know, so how about this"
He walked over to an intercom system and tapped the button
"Lieutenant?"

"Sir" The system buzzed

"Is everything in place?"

"It is, Sir, she is in position"

"Right then, thank you Lieutenant" The Doctor turned menacingly to the others "Right now, I have Lieutenant Commander Reyes strapped into a high voltage machine. I will ask you questions and if you do not give me an answer to my satisfaction then...buzz" He smiled menacingly

"Skyler..." Ashe's voice could be heard, strained, frightened, "Don't tell them anything. I can take this, don't tell him one thing"

"Such a noble creature" The Doctor smiled "First things first, what have you heard of the half-breeds and this one in particular?" He indicated to the intercom.

Blackwater hit his mic on the side of his helmet " Sasha, you alright?"

"Ah." Vanadict just nodded politetly. The Emperor stayed mute, forming what he was going to say, once he met Wolf and all pleasantries were aside.

Aphril leads them to the State room where all the mates ,pups and pets where

"so what dose the Emperor of Xiscapia want"asked Sky to him

Maximus nodded " Very well, Xscipian or Alversian, we need to know where they went."

"They headed towards the coordinates 204957395 of this system, that is our best estimate. Good luck trying to hunt them down"

Maximus grinned " Thank you" he turned " coordinates 204957395 on the double." the officer stood up "Yes sir, changing course now sir..sir we are going to yellow alert." the Observer hit hyperspace.

APS Canvas

"Very well" Handsen smiled "Ensign, connect our scanners to the Star Snake. We can see what we can find."
Cavourna seemed to be staring nervously out of the porthole at the other ships
"The quicker we can do this Gentlemen the happier I will be, so let's just get on with it"

SASM Battleship

The Doctor tutted and looked at his watch.
"I somehow have a feeling you are not telling me everything I want to know, so how about this"
He walked over to an intercom system and tapped the button
"Lieutenant?"

"Sir" The system buzzed

"Is everything in place?"

"It is, Sir, she is in position"

"Right then, thank you Lieutenant" The Doctor turned menacingly to the others "Right now, I have Lieutenant Commander Reyes strapped into a high voltage machine. I will ask you questions and if you do not give me an answer to my satisfaction then...buzz" He smiled menacingly

"Skyler..." Ashe's voice could be heard, strained, frightened, "Don't tell them anything. I can take this, don't tell him one thing"

"Such a noble creature" The Doctor smiled "First things first, what have you heard of the half-breeds and this one in particular?" He indicated to the intercom.
Kartosh nodded as the Ensign hooked up the two ship's scanners. The ship was located. "Ah ha!" cried Kartosh. "If you gents would be so kind as to disconnect me, I'm going after that ship."
SASM Battleship...
Skyler shook her head. "No. I know nothing. She's an Officer, that's all I know!" She felt the dangerious edge of panic. Sasha looked levely at the intercom. She may hate her, but she didn't want her to die. Rule #1 of a hostage situation: Stall for time. "I...I think I know something." she mumbled. "Have you ever heard of John Reynolds?"

Blackwater hit his mic on the side of his helmet " Sasha, you alright?"
There was no answer, only static. Sashawas busy at the moment.
Aphril leads them to the State room where all the mates ,pups and pets where

"so what dose the Emperor of Xiscapia want"asked Sky to him
"A certain vampire and a certain Marine. Also the crisis we seem to be in right now."

OOC: They can't see her, it's only an intercom system

APS Canvas
"Very well, I'm coming with you" Cavourna announced standing up, "My First Officer is on that ship and t'hell if I'm going to leave her behind in the hands of those monsters"

"Very good, Sir" Handsen said calmly, "We'll follow at maximum warp but I would say you're going to beat us there"

SASM Battleship

"Really? I have heard of the man, why do you ask? What possible link does she have to him?"

Ashe's rather frightened voice could still be heard over the intercom
"Don't say a word to them, not one they'll jus..."
She cried out as she was obvious punched down in the brig area

"Well?" The Doctor enquired

Kartosh grinned. "You do much credit to my ship, Admiral," Then he frowned. "You are correct though. We will reach the area long before you. Good luck." He turned to Cavourna. "Let's go then, there's no time to lose!" He climbed the ramp and sat down in the pilot's seat. "There's a weapon's locker by the bunks in the main cabin if you need any more weapons." He waved his left hand in the general direction of the main cabin as he piloted the ship out of the hanger.
SASM Battleship...
Sasha gulped. "He's a very respected Alversian Admiral, as you know. He, along with Cavourna, helped her to the top. He was like a father to her..." she trailed off. She had fed him a line of complete bull with a straight face...and hoped that he bought it. Skyler caught on quick. "You fool!" she cred. "Now they'll get him too!"
OOC: What kind of guard do Sasha and Skyler have around them?

OOC: At least 15 very heavily armed Marines

Star Snake
Cavourna smiled waving his blaster rifle
"This has brought me through the ranks of the APN, so trust me, I think I can handle them with this"
He settled down and began to relax, "How far away are they, do you know?"

SASM Battleship

The Doctor seemed to be nodding in understanding. Then he started to slowly shake his head smiling. Then he started to laugh in a rather dark way
"Are we talking about the same John Reynolds here? The man stationed on the Danaversian Border? At least three hundred light years from Reyes' nearest position? I think you have been lying to me, little Xiscapian and I warned you what would happen if you did that"
He pressed a button on the console in front of him, and a muffled scream filled the room. The Doctor seemed to be enjoying the sound when it was suddenly cut short. He stared at Sasha and Skyler happily
"That was using 5% of the machine's total power, I would hate to use 95% but..." He relaxed, "Your choice. Now tell me about you" He looked at Skyler "Do it quickly and if I think you're lying, she won't be thanking you"

Star Snake...
The ship jumped and Kartosh turned his seat around, looking at Canourna seriously. "Spacewise? I'd say around, give or take a few, thirty-two lightyears. Of course, taking into account drag, system-hopping, engine fluctiations, and others, the distance can be as much as halved or even doubled. Hyperspace has never been stable. We should be there in about half an hour." He set the ship on autopilot, stood up, and began siftng though the weapons locker.
SASM Ship...
"Fucking monster!" Skyler looked furious. "I told you, I know nothing. I can't answer your damn questions because I don't know!" Sasha looked at the deck and shook her head sadly. Time for the moment of truth. "It may or may not be what you wanted...but..." she lifted her head. Blue eyes stared into the Doctor-General's. She grimaced, showing perfectly straight, unpointed teeth. "You've got me. Halfbreed, both of us. Naturally occuring, me. There are others. Many others. Hiding, among the Rebellion. But I suspect they won't like the Rebels so much now that they find out SASM is backing them." She smiled. It was not a nice smile. "But showing up here you have exposed yourselves. Now the Rebellion will loose support, and many Halfbreed rebels will turn against you. By your actions to further your future, you have just destroyed it."

Star Snake

"Half an hour? That long?" Cavourna mocked "The Dreadnoughts will there in an hour, so we have half an hour to steal the glory"

SASM Battleship

"I have destroyed the rebellion?" The Doctor asked looking as though christmas had come early, "Here's a newsflash little Half-Breed, I don't care. The rebellion was an means to an end. Our own fleet is now more than powerful enough to strike out alone. See, we don't need the rebellion, it needs us. They are going to stay quiet and let us do what we want. None of your Calaverans friends are in a position to speak about it, so only you lot know"
He gave another evil grin, and the room temperature seemed to drop
"You can join our other little Half-Breed. Do you think she was not naturally produced? Trust me, not even the most twisted scientist in the galaxy could have come up with you lot. She is as natural as anyone, in fact she is worthy of respect"
Sasha was led away by another half dozen Marines who had arrived through a door. The Doctor turned to Skyler
"Tell me about your life. What have you done up until now? How did you become a Mercenary?"
His began to fiddle with the shock button that was still connected to Ashe.

"I've done more in less time before." said Kartosh, picking up a battle rifle and inspecting in critically. He dropped it, picked up his Heavy Repeater, and began to load it. With the other hand he took out grenades and clipped them to his belt. Then he picked up some spare charges. Then several clips of ammunition. Lastly was two combat knives, eight shurikens, a second pistol, and, of course, his katana. "Do we have a plan?"
SASM Battleship...
"You've got a funny way of showing respect!" called Sasha over her shoulder as she was carried away. Skyler glared at the Doctor. "Why, exactly, do you care?"

Star Snake

"Yeah, in truth it will be refreshing not to be bound to a crew of 2,500 for one mission" Cavourna admitted, relaxing in the Co-Pilot's chair, reloading his rifle, cleaning it and making sure none of the instruments were jammed.

SASM Briefing room

"I am curious" The Doctor admitted, "about two things. One, about you and Two, about how much punishment a half-breed can take before actually giving up. I will find one out of two. Your choice" He smiled again.

SASM Bridge

Ashe sat in the chair, gasping for air. Her cheek was bright red and purple while her eye had gone a dark black colour. Her hands were bound behind the chair and she was connected by the forehead to a strange humming machine. Even though she was suffering, she remained defiant.

Then Sasha was dragged into the room, and Ashe gave out a cry
"Sasha, no!"
She was punched again hard on the right cheek, throwing her head to the left, blood flew from her mouth hit the wall opposite. Even so, all she did was spit more blood out and look at Sasha being thrown into one of the cells
"Why?" she asked sorrowfully.

Kartosh sat back down in the pilot's chair. "Well? What is it? I'm thinking something that goes like, we go in, kill the guards and the head cracpot, rescue the prisoners, kill a few more Marines, plant the charges, get off the ship, detonate the charges and bam!, you're done. Except for the little point that there's only two of us and potentially thousands of them." He said thoughtfully. "Oh well. Do you have a better plan?"
SASM Briefing Room...
Skyler sighed. "You are a very strange man, you know that?" She looked around. "Before I start, can you get me a seat? Kind of, ah, uncomfortable, just standing here."
SASM Bridge...
"Why the fuck do you think?!" Sasha was angry. "We're trying to save your godsdamn skin here, having a tough time of it! I thought another halfbreed would be a distraction, that worked real well, didn't it?!" She panted, her eyes flaming. She began to walk around the cell, ranting. "And you...you lied to me! Here I am, about to die for you, and you kept secrets from me! You bitch!" she screamed.

Star Snake

"Nope, sounds like a highly irresponsible plan with little chance of success and every chance of us being killed. In short, it's perfect" Cavourna cocked his rifle, "Let's get to it" He also brought out a pair of pistols and started to clean them, along with an auto-shotgun.

SASM Briefing Room

"Most of the world's top Scientists you will are quite unbalanced. That's what helps us think outside the box. Now, your life story, Please" he said menacingly

SASM Brig

"Why did I lie?" Ashe said sorrowfully, "Did you really want to know that Doctor Olsen had taken a keen interest in my torture all those years ago. He designed most of the techniques used on me. I lied to try and protect you. These men are the most cruel in the universe, they will show you no mercy. I would rather have died than allowed you in here. That is why I told them you were not a half-breed. He will torture you once I have died. He will take you apart piece by piece to see how you work, mark my words. I didn't want to lie, look where it's got us" She said with a smile smile before wincing in pain.

"Cavourna, I think I'm starting to like you." Kartosh grinned. He unsheathed his katana and began cleaning scratch marks and dried blood off it with a tiny dagger and blue bloodcloth. "How did you come across Ashe, anyway?"
SASM Briefing Room...
"Alright, alright, don't get your panties in a knot." Skyler sat down on the deck. "I suppose it all started when I applyed for teaching school, close combat. Can't imagine why now, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Fortuantly, I was labeled as "most likely to kill the first annoying student" and kicked out. I had no vehcile, a rundown apartment, no money, and virtually no skills. So what did I do? I went into the military, of course. I was only there for about a year, hated every minute of it. I dropped out and applyed my skills of being able to shoot something with accuracy to a higher paying job. I was a mercenary guard on a cargo ship that ran supplies to troops during the Korr war. One run the ship got shot down and I got captured. Kartosh, that's my partner, was on a smuggling run over the prison where I was being held and got shot down. He crashed into the prison, killed almost everyone inside, and inadventanly let me out. I helped him escape, one thing let to another, and now I'm with him, smuggling and taking merc jobs. Except...not anymore," a tear slid down her cheek. "I think...I think he was killed when the Crossfire exploded." She bowed her head, the hurt like a knife stabbing deep into her heart. It was the deepest, darkest sorrow. And utter bullshit. She knew Kartosh wasn't stupid enough to be caught in the exploding Crossfire.
SASM Bridge...
Sasha calmed down as she listened to Ashe's words. My anger was irrational. "I...I...I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry. My own stupidity caused this. Fuck," she put her head in her hands. "I've doomed us both."

"Likewise, Kartosh, I think this little partnership could work" He frowned slightly at Kartosh's question, "Her kidnap and recapture were all over the news on Alversia. I meet her soon after she returned to Illesia. We talked and I rekomended she enlist in the APN. She did, and was passing tests with flying colours. Each academy she passed and soon, she was qualified enough to serve as an Officer aboard an APN vessel. Even though it was only as Ensign aboard the Acupuncture. I was soon looking for a First Officer and decided she would be an excellent choice" Cavourna shrugged, "She has proven me correct at every oppurtunity"

SASM Briefing Room

Doctor Olsen nodded at various points during her story. Then he smiled at the end of it.
"I'm sorry for your loss. NOT!!" He smiled, then frowned as an alarm rang out.

"A vessel is approaching bearing .39" One of the Crewman called out.

"Morph immediately, into Article 2104!" The Doctor ordered

The SASM Battleship morphed into a Philosopher-Class Merchant ship with one of it's engines on fire. An Alversian distress signal was broadcast, and one of the Marines hit Skyler hard on the back of the head.

"I don't want any force speak on my ship" The Doctor said viciously

SASM Brig

"I have a way to get us out of this" Ashe turned to one of the Marines.

"I have a proposal for Doctor Olsen, get him now" She ordered. The Marine laughed and walked off to fetch the Doctor.

When he arrived, Ashe frowned and looked around "Skyler?" She asked

"Taking a little sleep" The Doctor responded, "And I understand you have a proposal to me?"

"Yes, I have a deal for you. An exchange. Her for me" Ashe said through her bloodied mouth.

"Oh yes? Why would I do that?"

"I have information for you, as a First Officer, I have learned a lot that may be of use to you. I surrendar my information and my body to you, if you will let her go" She nodded to Sasha, "And the Mercenary as well"

"Very well" Doctor Olsen licked his lips, "I will beam the two over to that ship now" A click of his fingers and Sasha and Skyler were on the Star Snake. Ashe was now alone facing the man of her nightmares.

"Now then, my little guinea pig. What have you got to tell me?"

Star Snake

"Wow, that was easy" Cavourna helped Skyler into a chair and Sasha as well but he looked around, puzzled
"Where's Ashe?" he asked with dread. Then a console beeped and he turned to face it

"Philosopher Class Merchant ship ahead!" He called "It has been badly damaged"

"A certain vampire and a certain Marine. Also the crisis we seem to be in right now."

"Army Sergeant Nichole been take care of ,as for one of mates that is none of your business of how we handle her and you can take care of you own mess" said Sky

"quiénes ellos piensan somos la caballería"asked Aphril to the group of woman
"muy probablemente" said one to her

"Likewise, Kartosh, I think this little partnership could work" He frowned slightly at Kartosh's question, "Her kidnap and recapture were all over the news on Alversia. I meet her soon after she returned to Illesia. We talked and I rekomended she enlist in the APN. She did, and was passing tests with flying colours. Each academy she passed and soon, she was qualified enough to serve as an Officer aboard an APN vessel. Even though it was only as Ensign aboard the Acupuncture. I was soon looking for a First Officer and decided she would be an excellent choice" Cavourna shrugged, "She has proven me correct at every oppurtunity"

SASM Briefing Room

Doctor Olsen nodded at various points during her story. Then he smiled at the end of it.
"I'm sorry for your loss. NOT!!" He smiled, then frowned as an alarm rang out.

"A vessel is approaching bearing .39" One of the Crewman called out.

"Morph immediately, into Article 2104!" The Doctor ordered

The SASM Battleship morphed into a Philosopher-Class Merchant ship with one of it's engines on fire. An Alversian distress signal was broadcast, and one of the Marines hit Skyler hard on the back of the head.

"I don't want any force speak on my ship" The Doctor said viciously

SASM Brig

"I have a way to get us out of this" Ashe turned to one of the Marines.

"I have a proposal for Doctor Olsen, get him now" She ordered. The Marine laughed and walked off to fetch the Doctor.

When he arrived, Ashe frowned and looked around "Skyler?" She asked

"Taking a little sleep" The Doctor responded, "And I understand you have a proposal to me?"

"Yes, I have a deal for you. An exchange. Her for me" Ashe said through her bloodied mouth.

"Oh yes? Why would I do that?"

"I have information for you, as a First Officer, I have learned a lot that may be of use to you. I surrendar my information and my body to you, if you will let her go" She nodded to Sasha, "And the Mercenary as well"

"Very well" Doctor Olsen licked his lips, "I will beam the two over to that ship now" A click of his fingers and Sasha and Skyler were on the Star Snake. Ashe was now alone facing the man of her nightmares.

"Now then, my little guinea pig. What have you got to tell me?"

Star Snake

"Wow, that was easy" Cavourna helped Skyler into a chair and Sasha as well but he looked around, puzzled
"Where's Ashe?" he asked with dread. Then a console beeped and he turned to face it

"Philosopher Class Merchant ship ahead!" He called "It has been badly damaged"
Star Snake...
Skyler was unconcious from the blow to the head she had recieved. The back of her head was bloody and her hair was tangled and matted with the stuff. Kartosh bodily picked her up and set her gently onto the bunk. Blood soaked the pillow but he carefully disinfected and bandaged it. "It dosen't make any sense." Kartosh said as he worked. "Why would the Doctor give up two hostages for no reason? And that merchant ship is obviously the ship we're after, because there's no other ships in this sector and the sensors reported the beaming came from it. It's like they want to be found." He finished and gave Skyler a shot with a needle. "She'll be waking up soon." He turned to Sasha. "Are you okay?" Sasha shook her head. "I'm fine. Ashe sacrificed herself to save us. She promised the Doctor information...and her body. We must rescue her." Kartosh looked thoughtfully at Cavourna. "They don't know that we know what they are...so it should be easy to get aboard, faking wanting to help." He nodded, then turned around. "Sasha! Get whatever weapons you think are appropriate! We're going back in." Skyler lazily opened her eyes. "Where am I?" "No time for that, we're going." Kartosh pulled Skyler close to him. "Arm yourself, love. We're going back onto that ship to rescue Ashe and hopefully knock a few heads." Kartosh set the ship to autopilot away after they beamed aboard while Skyler and Sasha got their weapons. "Is everyone ready?"
Message from the Star Snake to Merchant Vessal:
We notice you have been damaged. We would like to help in exchange for information about your attacker.

"Army Sergeant Nichole been take care of ,as for one of mates that is none of your business of how we handle her and you can take care of you own mess" said Sky

"quiénes ellos piensan somos la caballería"asked Aphril to the group of woman
"muy probablemente" said one to her
"Quite frankly, it is my business. You see, the crime was commited on Xiscapian land to an Xiscapian Marine. By all rights, the one who did this must come and be sentenced in a court of law on Xiscapia. You menace my people, and you get what is coming to you." It was all said perfectly calm, in a casual manner. "I must see your Emperor."

"Quite frankly, it is my business. You see, the crime was commited on Xiscapian land to an Xiscapian Marine. By all rights, the one who did this must come and be sentenced in a court of law on Xiscapia. You menace my people, and you get what is coming to you." It was all said perfectly calm, in a casual manner. "I must see your Emperor."

"frankly it's not as no charges were made or pass and she still alive so it up to her if she so want too and no you can't no one knows where he is"

Star Snake

Cavourna clenched his fists as he heard about Ashe, "That girl is facing her worst nightmares for you. You'd better be damn grateful" He said as he turned to the console
"Three Alversian Task Forces are converging on our position, total of two Super-Dreadnoughts, eight Dreadnoughts and six Battlecruisers. They have no way out."

Then the Merchant ship turned and began to fire bursts of energy at the Star Snake.

"It seems they don't want to play ball, Kartosh" How close can you get us?" Cavourna loaded his shotgun and slung his weapons over his shoulder as more bursts hit the ship.

SASM Pathfinder

"So then, my little traitor, what news do you have that may interest me. You are alone in this world, Ashley. You have none like you, you are unique and it cuts you up entirely"
Ashe said nothing but stared straight ahead
"How about this" Doctor Olsen said, pacing around her "You take command of my Pathfinder and I won't destroy your ship. How does that sound?"

Ashe remained silent until she was brought to the bridge. She hesitiated for a few seconds before sighing and saying in a reluctant and sad voice
"Shields to full, prepare warp drive and man phaser banks"

Ashe communicated to Kartosh through the Force, a unique skill amongst Alversians, she found and quickly she had transmitted a message
"Get out of here, I have been ordered to destroy you. Please"

Star Snake

Cavourna clenched his fists as he heard about Ashe, "That girl is facing her worst nightmares for you. You'd better be damn grateful" He said as he turned to the console
"Three Alversian Task Forces are converging on our position, total of two Super-Dreadnoughts, eight Dreadnoughts and six Battlecruisers. They have no way out."

Then the Merchant ship turned and began to fire bursts of energy at the Star Snake.

"It seems they don't want to play ball, Kartosh" How close can you get us?" Cavourna loaded his shotgun and slung his weapons over his shoulder as more bursts hit the ship.

SASM Pathfinder

"So then, my little traitor, what news do you have that may interest me. You are alone in this world, Ashley. You have none like you, you are unique and it cuts you up entirely"
Ashe said nothing but stared straight ahead
"How about this" Doctor Olsen said, pacing around her "You take command of my Pathfinder and I won't destroy your ship. How does that sound?"

Ashe remained silent until she was brought to the bridge. She hesitiated for a few seconds before sighing and saying in a reluctant and sad voice
"Shields to full, prepare warp drive and man phaser banks"

Ashe communicated to Kartosh through the Force, a unique skill amongst Alversians, she found and quickly she had transmitted a message
"Get out of here, I have been ordered to destroy you. Please"
"Fuck!" Kartosh yelled as the ship started to shoot at them. "I can get us close enough, man the bottom turret will ya?" Skyler was already at the top one and blasting away. Sasha strapped herself in and just held on.
"Get out of here, I have been ordered to destroy you. Please"
I'll be damned if I just give up and run. No can do sister, we're coming for you.
To Cavourna he called "Ashe's been forced to command the ship, it's her that's controlling it now." He twisted the ship down and forward, zooming at alarming speeds under the Pathfinder. "And...fire!" A proton torpedo flew out to smash into the ship's underbelly. "I'll try to find a hanger to land it!" Kartosh shouted.

"frankly it's not as no charges were made or pass and she still alive so it up to her if so want too and no you can't no knows where he is"
The Emperor gave a tiny sigh. "Then I'd like to meet with Sergeant Nichole. I was under the imperssion that I was invited here to meet the Emperor. Now you can't find him?" He arched an eyebrow.

The Emperor gave a tiny sigh. "Then I'd like to meet with Sergeant Nichole. I was under the imperssion that I was invited here to meet the Emperor. Now you can't find him?" He arched an eyebrow.

"invited here to meet the Emperor,no we got a drunken message saying you want to see him ,and our guess he going to see his twin sister Rinoa about the wound he has as he not really talking to us"
Sky turns to her Identical twin sister Snow

"Sergeant Nichole would of got word by now so she be here when she find her way here"said Snow

The ship shuddered as the missile struck it's shields
"Sir, they have manouvered underneath us" One of the Crewman called to the Doctor Olsen
"Talk to Lieutenant Commander Reyes, she is in charge of the ship now" He replied casually.
"Match their manourvers, 80% power to the left engine, 50% to the right one" Ashe stated.

The Pathfinder seemed to swerve wildly, almost colliding with the Star Snake. Then her gun ports opened up and focused on the mercenary vessel.

"Well?" Dr Olsen asked, Ashe was silent, "If you do not give the order, I will" He said firmly

"Fire" Ashe whispered

The guns started to fire bursts of ion energy as well as groups of heat seeking missiles. The flight paths of the missiles were erratic and they kept changing their frequency making them impossible to lock on to with any anti-missile system.

The Pathfinder's phase cannon had locked on to the Star Snake and there was no way to shake them. Ashe contacted Kartosh again
"Please, they will destroy you. There will be another time, but just not now. I beg you. I don't want to watch you die"

The Pathfinder turned and prepared to fire again.

"Prepare to lock on tractor beam!" Olsen bellowed from his chair.

An alarm rang out from a nearby console
"What was that?" Doctor Olsen demanded

"Dreadnoughts, Doctor-General, Six of them approaching .21!"

"Jump to warp!" Dr Olsen ordered Ashe, Ashe remained where he was.

"Do it!" The Doctor hissed

"Engage warp" Ashe sighed, "Cross the hybrid fluxuation systems"

A flash of light and the Pathfinder had vanished, it's trail was scattering in about fifteen different directions, concealing it from any scanners. A few seconds later, the Canvas led five other Dreadnoughts into the area.

OOC: Ashe (http://jjhonline.fan-sites.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_elle002.jpg)

bump-

Blackwater saw the battle, and then the jump, he turned and gasped as he fell to the floor, he was still on the pirate ship, and a prisoner at that, he eyed the guard.

"We are in warp. Take this animal back to the Brig. I want to talk to our new addition" Dr Olsen ordered from his bridge.
Ashe was dragged from the room and thrown back into a cell in the brig. While she was there, she struggled to recover from the wounds inflicted upon her by the good Doctor. At the same time, Blackwater was brought to the briefing room of the Pathfinder.

"Hello, Mr Blackwater, please sit down. There is much I want to discuss" Dr Olsen smiled pleasantly

Blackwater cursed his helmet mic, it wasnt working, he stood up and was led into the room " Kane Blackwater: Major: Galactic Observation Unit: 6523"

"Very good, Major Blackwater. I understand you are Calaveran? Correct?" Dr Olsen smiled "How did you come to be assosiated with Sasha, Skyler and Ashley?"

Yes I am " he narrowed his eyes " You can take that question and shove it up your ass."

"Really, Major" Dr Olsen leant back in his chair, "There is no need for rudeness. I am merely curious as to how you meet each other" he leant forward in his chair again "There is no hidden agenda, I am simply curious"

Blackwater didnt want to reveal his love for her. " I was captured by an Xscipian military force, along with my men." he clentched his fist " Which you killed."

"Actually, Major I think you will find the Alversians killed them, My men were not involved. So you were captured? What about Sasha? She wears one of your unforms. I doubt she was amongst the Captors?" Dr Olsen smiled politely

"Drink?" He asked, standing up and heading for a small cabinet.

The ship shuddered as the missile struck it's shields
"Sir, they have manouvered underneath us" One of the Crewman called to the Doctor Olsen
"Talk to Lieutenant Commander Reyes, she is in charge of the ship now" He replied casually.
"Match their manourvers, 80% power to the left engine, 50% to the right one" Ashe stated.

The Pathfinder seemed to swerve wildly, almost colliding with the Star Snake. Then her gun ports opened up and focused on the mercenary vessel.

"Well?" Dr Olsen asked, Ashe was silent, "If you do not give the order, I will" He said firmly

"Fire" Ashe whispered

The guns started to fire bursts of ion energy as well as groups of heat seeking missiles. The flight paths of the missiles were erratic and they kept changing their frequency making them impossible to lock on to with any anti-missile system.

The Pathfinder's phase cannon had locked on to the Star Snake and there was no way to shake them. Ashe contacted Kartosh again
"Please, they will destroy you. There will be another time, but just not now. I beg you. I don't want to watch you die"

The Pathfinder turned and prepared to fire again.

"Prepare to lock on tractor beam!" Olsen bellowed from his chair.

An alarm rang out from a nearby console
"What was that?" Doctor Olsen demanded

"Dreadnoughts, Doctor-General, Six of them approaching .21!"

"Jump to warp!" Dr Olsen ordered Ashe, Ashe remained where he was.

"Do it!" The Doctor hissed

"Engage warp" Ashe sighed, "Cross the hybrid fluxuation systems"

A flash of light and the Pathfinder had vanished, it's trail was scattering in about fifteen different directions, concealing it from any scanners. A few seconds later, the Canvas led five other Dreadnoughts into the area.

OOC: Ashe (http://jjhonline.fan-sites.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_elle002.jpg)
Kartosh wrecthed the controls to make the Star Snake dive in a series of randomized barrel rolls, avoiding the ion bursts. The missiles, however, were another problem. Kartosh pressed an orange button on the control panel. Tiny drones deployed, casting a signiture that read to radar, heat-seeking, and lock-on as the same size as the Star Snake. To missile lock-ons, there were now fifteen Star Snakes. The missiles collided and detonated with each different pod, and the Star Snake was safe. "Damn! The SASM ship is gone! Six Alversian Dreadnoughts just warped in. Fuck, it's no use, they've deployed a crosstrail. No way we'll be able to track them now." Kartosh turned helplessly back to Cavourna. "I'm sorry. I did the best I could."
OOC: Nice.

Kartosh wrecthed the controls to make the Star Snake dive in a series of randomized barrel rolls, avoiding the ion bursts. The missiles, however, were another problem. Kartosh pressed an orange button on the control panel. Tiny drones deployed, casting a signiture that read to radar, heat-seeking, and lock-on as the same size as the Star Snake. To missile lock-ons, there were now fifteen Star Snakes. The missiles collided and detonated with each different pod, and the Star Snake was safe. "Damn! The SASM ship is gone! Six Alversian Dreadnoughts just warped in. Fuck, it's no use, they've deployed a crosstrail. No way we'll be able to track them now." Kartosh turned helplessly back to Cavourna. "I'm sorry. I did the best I could."
OOC: Nice.

OOC: Cheers :)

"You...you did what you could Kartosh. Thank you" Cavourna slumped back in his chair. All the fight he had shown prior to the engagement had vanished and he just seemed to be depressed. He threw his weapons on the ground and a tear came to his eyes
"I've failed her" He concluded

"Captain?" It was Handsen on the radio system, "You are needed to co-ordinate the fleet"

"Kartosh, c-can we bring the ship to the Canvas, p-please?" he sighed sadly, then he turned to Sasha and Skyler
"What happened? For the love of lord, please tell me what happened?" He begged

Blackwater messed up and he knew it " She killed one of my men and took it, she was a half-breed so we couldnt tell who she was, she is a very crafty little animal, she belongs in cage" he eyed him " You would look great in one as well."

"You know, we aren't that different, you and me" Dr Olsen stated calmly, "The Calaverans have roamed the universe looking for new species to test, to experiement with. That is what we do" He smiled "I understand a new leader commands the Calaverans people? What is he like? I would prefer very much to meet him"

Kane smiled, he was a friend of Kash, but not a close one. " You are nothing like us, you are like everyother animal that walks this universe, Kash would have you on an operating table so fast you wouldnt even know."

OOC: Cheers :)

"You...you did what you could Kartosh. Thank you" Cavourna slumped back in his chair. All the fight he had shown prior to the engagement had vanished and he just seemed to be depressed. He threw his weapons on the ground and a tear came to his eyes
"I've failed her" He concluded

"Captain?" It was Handsen on the radio system, "You are needed to co-ordinate the fleet"

"Kartosh, c-can we bring the ship to the Canvas, p-please?" he sighed sadly, then he turned to Sasha and Skyler
"What happened? For the love of lord, please tell me what happened?" He begged
"Yeah, sure." Kartosh made for the hanger of the Canvas. Skyler looked uncomfortable. "The Doctor...revealed some startling information. About Ashley that we didn't know prior. She was...experimented on by the SASM. In the end they threatened to tourture her to get us to tell him information. About Ashe, and other Halfbreeds. I don't think we told him much, but it may have been too much. He said something about the SASM having assembled a fleet, and not needing the Rebellion anymore. Sasha revealed herself as a Halfbreed, and she was thrown in with Ashe. Then, well, the Doctor asked for my life story. I told him, and then he knocked me out." Sasha nodded mutely. She was ashamed of herself, and had nothing more to add. "Ashe...and Blackwater." She looked at the bunkhead distantly. "They're both there. On that ship."

Kane smiled, he was a friend of Kash, but not a close one. " You are nothing like us, you are like everyother animal that walks this universe, Kash would have you on an operating table so fast you wouldnt even know."

"I'm glad you think so. I find the Calaverans are one of the more admirable species in this universe. We took about ten thousand of your species a few centuries ago and experiemented with them. I know everything about you, Calaveran, down to how many bones there are in your ribcage. And I want to talk to your leader"

"Yeah, sure." Kartosh made for the hanger of the Canvas. Skyler looked uncomfortable. "The Doctor...revealed some startling information. About Ashley that we didn't know prior. She was...experimented on by the SASM. In the end they threatened to tourture her to get us to tell him information. About Ashe, and other Halfbreeds. I don't think we told him much, but it may have been too much. He said something about the SASM having assembled a fleet, and not needing the Rebellion anymore. Sasha revealed herself as a Halfbreed, and she was thrown in with Ashe. Then, well, the Doctor asked for my life story. I told him, and then he knocked me out." Sasha nodded mutely. She was ashamed of herself, and had nothing more to add. "Ashe...and Blackwater." She looked at the bunkhead distantly. "They're both there. On that ship."

"Oh no" Cavourna collapsed slightly and went limp "I swore I wouldn't let this happen to her again" He put his head in his hands, "I have failed her" He shook his head again "I have failed her!" he said this part a bit more angrily.

The Star Snake began to dock in the hangar of the Canvas. The other Dreadnoughts had surrounded her. Captain Handsen and two Marines stood ready to greet them.

Blackwater smiled " Cmon, were just normal humans." he smiled " Well, we have to go....home."

Blackwater smiled " Cmon, were just normal humans." he smiled " Well, we have to go....home."

"You have been caged by the Alversians and the Xiscapians. You desire to explore the universe, find new species, keep an army. The Alversians and Xiscapians fear you. We can help" Dr Olsen replied to Blackwater "We know the feeling" He said flatly.

Blackwater turned and looked away " How can you help...Pirate."

Blackwater turned and looked away " How can you help...Pirate."

"Pirate? We were roaming the stars when you were still living in caves! Our Armies and fleets stretched across the universe but now" He snorted "We are restricted to a few small fleets of ships. Ships that are still modern even today. I understand we have more than you anyway"

"I'm glad you think so. I find the Calaverans are one of the more admirable species in this universe. We took about ten thousand of your species a few centuries ago and experiemented with them. I know everything about you, Calaveran, down to how many bones there are in your ribcage. And I want to talk to your leader"



"Oh no" Cavourna collapsed slightly and went limp "I swore I wouldn't let this happen to her again" He put his head in his hands, "I have failed her" He shook his head again "I have failed her!" he said this part a bit more angrily.

The Star Snake began to dock in the hangar of the Canvas. The other Dreadnoughts had surrounded her. Captain Handsen and two Marines stood ready to greet them.
"Captain..." Skyler put a hand on his shoulder. "It is not your fault. You did the best you could. It's not too late, you know. I think we may have a way." She looked at Sasha. Sasha stared back. "What?" Kartosh took Cavourna by the hand and hauled him to his feet. "Come on, Captain." he said gruffly. "Get a hold of yourself. If you want to find her again, you've got a ship to run, people to lead, goddamn. You can cry later."

Blackwater frowned " Make your point, what is it."

OOC: Look at Alversian FT Factbook to see info on SASM War

"You're right" Cavourna exited the Star Snake and headed straight to Handsen the others were in tow, "Well?"

"Captain, there are three fleets closing in our position as we speak. The layouts are here:
Task Force 1.2
APS Canvas (Flag)
APS Crowning Glory
APS Cerebral
APS Celebration
APS Cannibal
APS Calliope

Task Force 1.3
APS Electra
APS Chameleon
APS Compton
APS Frederick Allen
APS Freedom
APS Famished

Task Force 1.4
APS Eternal Hope (Flag)
APS Freedom Forest
APS Fantastic
APS Firelight

That is what is closing in on them sir"

"Very good, Robert, What about the Xiscapians?" Cavourna glanced at the datapads

"Haven't heard from them, Sir"

"Try to find the Pathfinder, dispatch all Task Forces on a heading of P.29. That should set them all into a circle around the ship's last known position. And you" He turned to Kartosh "Is there any way of trying to track them?" His voice was almost begging, "We can't let them get away"

Blackwater frowned " Make your point, what is it."

"You need us as much as we need you. We could form a grand alliance. Think of the races that would fall beneath our combined strength" Dr Olsen repeated ferverently. Then an alarm went off "What?!" Olsen snapped into his intercom

"Doctor-General, we are coming up on our location"

"Very good. Have the half-breed brought to the bridge and you" he turned to Blackwater "Can go to your quarters"

Three Marines closed in on Blackwater and indicated politely to follow them.

"Sounds pretty good" Blackwater walked with the gaurds back to his quarters " This is going to be interesting" he thought to himself.

Blackwater's quarters were luxurious and well furnished. One of the SASM Marines smiled, "If there is anything you need, Sir, just ask" However two Marines were posted outside the door.

Blackwater smiled " Ya, your weopon would be a good start." he laughed " Are we headed home?"

Blackwater smiled " Ya, your weopon would be a good start." he laughed " Are we headed home?"

The Marine laughed as well "We will be, Sir. But first there are a few small stops along the way. This one of a dozen. Is that all, Sir?" The Marine asked politely.

Blackwater grinned " Yes, whiskey, threee bottles, thank you."

Blackwater grinned " Yes, whiskey, threee bottles, thank you."

"Certainly, Sir. If you could wait for a few moments then I can get that for you" The Marine left the room, keeping his two comrades posted outside the room.

Blackwaters helmet mic was still on, but there was nothing to be heard at the moment, maybe he was screwed.

OOC: Look at Alversian FT Factbook to see info on SASM War

"You're right" Cavourna exited the Star Snake and headed straight to Handsen the others were in tow, "Well?"

"Captain, there are three fleets closing in our position as we speak. The layouts are here:
Task Force 1.2
APS Canvas (Flag)
APS Crowning Glory
APS Cerebral
APS Celebration
APS Cannibal
APS Calliope

Task Force 1.3
APS Electra
APS Chameleon
APS Compton
APS Frederick Allen
APS Freedom
APS Famished

Task Force 1.4
APS Eternal Hope (Flag)
APS Freedom Forest
APS Fantastic
APS Firelight

That is what is closing in on them sir"

"Very good, Robert, What about the Xiscapians?" Cavourna glanced at the datapads

"Haven't heard from them, Sir"

"Try to find the Pathfinder, dispatch all Task Forces on a heading of P.29. That should set them all into a circle around the ship's last known position. And you" He turned to Kartosh "Is there any way of trying to track them?" His voice was almost begging, "We can't let them get away"
The Fleet that had been there before, the Battleship, two Cruisers, and Destroyer were there with the Alversian Fleet. Except this time they had friends. Another Battleship, another Destroyer and The SuperDestroyer Jade all jumped in too. Kartosh nodded to Cavourna. "There is. We think. In theory. Come with me." He walked back into the Star Snake. Inside Sasha's GOU helmet had been taken apart, the pieces laid out in orderly rows. A few wires attatched to the main part of the helmet were plugged into the computer terminal of the Star Snake. Skyler was busy calibrating them while Sasha looked on. "If they're not in Warp, the helmet should be able to pick up Blackwater's frequency. Even though it's lightyears away, the helmets can still talk to each other." Skyler looked at it admirably. "You have to hand it to the Calaverans. Even if they've done everything else wrong and gotten their butts kicked over and over, they've made a damn good helmet."

"invited here to meet the Emperor,no we got a drunken message saying you want to see him ,and our guess he going to see his twin sister Rinoa about the wound he has as he not really talking to us"
Sky turns to her Identical twin sister Snow

"Sergeant Nichole would of got word by now so she be here when she find her way here"said Snow
The Emperor gave a louder sigh. He had recieved a message from a servant that the Emperor wanted to meet with him. And now Wolf was gone. Perfect. "When will Sgt. Nichole be here?" he said aloud.

APS Canvas

"Looks good" Cavourna smiled in relief, "All we have to do is wait" Then he looked slightly more upset "How did she react? In their captivity?"

SASM Pathfinder

"Status?" Dr Olsen asked from the bridge

"The colony has minimal defences, limited shields and no anti-ship weapons. It depends on the garrison for protection" An Ensign reported as Ashe was brought to the bridge. Dr Olsen turned and smiled

"Aha! My little Half-breed! Come here! See that colony?" A rather disshrevelled Ashe did not reply

"It has a population of 6,500 people and there are a few species that may be of use to us"

Ashe looked at Dr Olsen in shock, "You plan to experiment on them" She said sadly

"Indeed, we plan to beam a few onboard and you will led the attack from here" Dr Olsen reported

"I won't" Ashe replied defiantly, "I won't destroy a colony"

"Then we will level the entire thing. You're choice. A thousand individuals or the entire colony" Dr Olsen asked menacingly. Then an alarm rang out. One of the crew called out

"Two warships approaching. One Alversian, one Xiscapian. Both light cruisers"

"You know what to do" Dr Olsen urged

Ashe sighed and walked to front of the bridge "Power up weapons and hail the led ship" She said sadly.

Next moment she was staring into the shocked face of a Xiscapian captain

"Captain, this is SASM battleship please step aside and allow us through to the colony, We intend to transport a few of the colonists aboard" Ashe said sadly

Blackwater's eyes widend as he heard voices, he thought he was crazy until he listen and clearly heard xscipians in his ear...the helmet!!!, they must have taken it apart or something, he thought. He spoke " This guy is nuts, he wants an alliance with Calaveras."

OOC: Alversia, you might want to get to the Creating Home Thread, too. NC, your attention is demanded in the thread you created about the insane asumylum.
IC:
Skyler shrugged. "She seemed perfectly calm, for the most part. She acted honorably.Why?" Sasha spoke into the helmet. "Blackwater? Can you hear me?"
Colony...
The colony was situated on a small planet. It was multicultural, one formed after the GDA Treaty and the Joint-Defense pact. Now there were Xiscapians, Alversians, Humans, Elites, and various other species that you seem to find everywhere. The Captain was new to the Navy, and actually pleased to be assigned to a backwater world where nothing ever happened. Unfortuantly, something just did. "I can't allow you to do that." He was short, with light brown hair, black fur, meduimly colored skin, and orange eyes. He was also very young. "I'm afraid I will have to ask you to lower your shields and prepare for boarding. If you do not resist, you will not be harmed." The Cruiser moved forward more, proppelled by it's four engines. The guns on it swiviled to target the SASM Battleship.

Blackwater's eyes widend as he heard voices, he thought he was crazy until he listen and clearly heard xscipians in his ear...the helmet!!!, they must have taken it apart or something, he thought. He spoke " This guy is nuts, he wants an alliance with Calaveras."
"That would make him pretty nuts,wouldn't it? To be allied to a people with almost no military and no holdings in the galaxy." said Skyler dryly. Sasha resumed. "Can you tell us where you are?"

Blackwater frowned at Skyler "What are you talking about..nevermind, later, 'replyed to Sasha" Well, he's got me in a great room, its fancy."

Blackwater's Quarters

"Here we are, Sir..." The Marine had returned with five of his comrades all with raised blaster rifles, "You will hand me over the helmet now Sir"

Bridge

"I can't do that, Captain" Ashe replied sorrowfully "We have superior firepower to both your warships, we don't want to destroy you. Please. Step aside"

Dr Olsen whispered in her ear "You have ten minutes"

APS Canvas

"She was brave" Cavourna sighed sadly, then he turned to Handsen "We have a location, head for Colony 212 maximum Warp!"

"Sir" Handsen nodded and rushed to the bridge.

"We outgun them but we need to close them down" Cavourna claimed "She was heroic" Cavourna repeated sadly.

Blackwater tossed them the helmet "what's up?"

The Marine caught the helmet "Your Whiskey, Sir" He said politely as the other SASM Marines withdrew.

Blackwater's Quarters

"Here we are, Sir..." The Marine had returned with five of his comrades all with raised blaster rifles, "You will hand me over the helmet now Sir"

Bridge

"I can't do that, Captain" Ashe replied sorrowfully "We have superior firepower to both your warships, we don't want to destroy you. Please. Step aside"

Dr Olsen whispered in her ear "You have ten minutes"

APS Canvas

"She was brave" Cavourna sighed sadly, then he turned to Handsen "We have a location, head for Colony 212 maximum Warp!"

"Sir" Handsen nodded and rushed to the bridge.

"We outgun them but we need to close them down" Cavourna claimed "She was heroic" Cavourna repeated sadly.
Star Snake...
Skyler hit a button and the comms disconnected. If the Marines listened in, all they would hear was static. That is, if they could even find the right channel. "Thank gods we've found them..." muttered Kartosh.
Colony...
The Captain went white. "Ma'am, please. Stand down. We don't want to have to destroy you."
OOC: Are you RPing the Alversian Cruiser or am I?

Maximus sat in the captains chair, he was exhausted, they had been on a trail for what seemed like forever. Suddenly red alert was called as GOU troopers stormed the corridors and made sure the on board zoo was contained. "What is it?" the officer sat up " Sir, weve found them, a channel from a GOU trooper was picked up, sir, Kane Blackwater is aboard that ship, he is a major, we should be down onto there position in fifteen minutes sir."

OOC: I will

APS Canvas

"How far are we from the colony?" Cavourna asked from the bridge

"About two hours" One of the Ensigns replied

Cavourna paled, "That battleship will lay waste to the colony in that time, are there none closer?"

"Task Force 1.4 is only an hour and a half away" The Ensign replied.

"Signal them to attack immediately" Cavourna ordered.

"Sir!" The Ensign saluted then turned back to her console.

Cavourna turned to Kartosh and sighed "Any luck?"

Colony

"Fired a warning shot across her bows" Ashe ordered

"No, You have three minutes" Dr Olsen objected, "You will fire and you will destroy them"

"Fire on that cruiser" She pointed to the Alversian ship just slightly behind and below the Xiscapian one "Now! Concentrate on the bridge"

"Ma'am" The Crewman saluted and imputed several commands into the console

Immediately a spead of torpedos as well as ion energy fire were launched from the ship and hit the Cruiser behind the Xiscapians. At first, it looked as thought it would be fine. Then it seemed to disintergrate into a small fireball. Throwing debris into the surrounding area.

"Please", Ashe begged the Xiscapian Captain, "Stand down and let us continue our mission"

"Aha!" Olsen laughed "Our mission! You are getting good at this Commander, I expect more in this coming mission"

Ooc: Tg Nc

OCC: replyed.

OOC: I will

APS Canvas

"How far are we from the colony?" Cavourna asked from the bridge

"About two hours" One of the Ensigns replied

Cavourna paled, "That battleship will lay waste to the colony in that time, are there none closer?"

"Task Force 1.4 is only an hour and a half away" The Ensign replied.

"Signal them to attack immediately" Cavourna ordered.

"Sir!" The Ensign saluted then turned back to her console.

Cavourna turned to Kartosh and sighed "Any luck?"

Colony

"Fired a warning shot across her bows" Ashe ordered

"No, You have three minutes" Dr Olsen objected, "You will fire and you will destroy them"

"Fire on that cruiser" She pointed to the Alversian ship just slightly behind and below the Xiscapian one "Now! Concentrate on the bridge"

"Ma'am" The Crewman saluted and imputed several commands into the console

Immediately a spead of torpedos as well as ion energy fire were launched from the ship and hit the Cruiser behind the Xiscapians. At first, it looked as thought it would be fine. Then it seemed to disintergrate into a small fireball. Throwing debris into the surrounding area.

"Please", Ashe begged the Xiscapian Captain, "Stand down and let us continue our mission"

"Aha!" Olsen laughed "Our mission! You are getting good at this Commander, I expect more in this coming mission"
Star Snake...
"I think Blackwater's helmet has been taken. He may have been caught, althouhg he said he had been treated well." Kartosh shook his head. "We can be there, just the Star Snake, in fifteen minutes. But it's useless against a ship of that size with firepower of that magnitude."
Colony...
The Captain went whiter, if that was possible. He knew what he had to do. Communications were cut off and jammed. "Executive Order Crynid." He whispered. "All hands." he turned to the X.O. "Reroute all power to the engines." The X.O. nodded solemly. "Yes Captain." The Cruiser seemed to jump forward. The arfitical gravity deactivated, and the ship lost all power to everything except the engines. Thoughout the ship the crew sat tight. "I am a servant to my people...my life is nothing, when my people have need of it. I die for my people, for my Emperor, and for my honor." Their voices echoed over the ship like lost ghosts. The Cruiser was going to ram the Battleship. The Battleship was larger, but the Cruiser had a lot of speed behind it, and it was still a Capital ship. Which ment anything you rammed it into was definitly going to feel it.

Blackwater saw the ship start to its suicidel course, he closed his eyes, he didnt want to see the world end around him.

The Parathon exited hyperspace to see the two ships, it immedialty began charging its plasma ping, shields were up.

OCC: the parathon is unaware of the surrender.

APS Canvas

"True, the Star Snake is useless against the Pathfinder" Cavourna frowned, "But we shall have to hope that the Garrison can hold on long enough"

Pathfinder

"Crewman, full engines hard to port, engage port thrusters and prepare to fire on my mark" Ashe ordered, with Olsen watching on with interest.

The ship turned hard to the right, possessing unparrelleled manourverability for a ship that size and she was soon out of the way of the Cruiser's path. As it passed overhead, Ashe hesitated.

"Do it" Olsen hissed

"Fire!" Ashe ordered robotically.

The ion energy beams ripped into the exposed and unshielded hull of the cruiser, by the time the beams were finished, there was nothing left

"Well done Commander, you have destroyed two Cruisers for no losses. Now, disable their shields"

"Doctor-General" The crewman saluted.

Two bursts and the shield was down, "Beaming subjects onboard now" One of the crewmen reported.

"Sir, we have a Calaveran Observer approaching from S.91" Another called out

"Another chance to shine, Lieutenant Commander" Olsen smiled, "Show me what you can do"

Ashe gulped and brought the Calaveran Captain onscreen

"Captain! What can I do for you?" She asked

Maximus grinned at the girl " Well, young lady, for starters, returning one of my soldiers to me."

APS Canvas

"True, the Star Snake is useless against the Pathfinder" Cavourna frowned, "But we shall have to hope that the Garrison can hold on long enough"
"Somehow," Kartosh sighed, "I doubt they will."
OOC: Wouldn't it be cool if they beamed an Imitator aboard?

Ashe looked uncertainly at Olsen who slowly shook his head. Ashe turned back to the screen and shook her head
"I can't do that. Sorry, please back down" She begged the Calaveran Captain. She knew their weakness and she knew how to exploit it, but she didn't want to. She already had the blood of two Cruisers on her hands, she didn't want an Obverver as well

"Please" She begged again "Stand down, we are returning your crewmate home"

OOC: Hell no! TG Xis

Maximus sighed " I am waiting, i suggest you hurry up young lady before I put my weopons on you." his officer scanned the Colony.

"Ma'am, we have compromised our weapons to match their shields, they should not stop our weapons" One of the Crewman reported

"Give the order Ashe", Olsen ordered, "Do it now. Or we will turn our guns on the colony, and Major Blackwater"

Ashe sighed and turned to the Crewman, giving a small nod, "Target their Ping weapon. It should set of a chain reaction in their ship"

"Yes, Ma'am"

One after the other, ion beams passed through the Observer's shields and connected with the ping weapon. Causing an explosion each time deeper into the ship. Only ion beams could penetrate shields in this manner and only the SASM had developed them. That was what had made them so deadly in the past.

LOL dude, it was just a suggestion. :p
Responded.

Maximus's eyes widend on the screen, his last words as loud as hell " Animal!" the explosian rocekd the ship, as the dome split off and fire poured from the Parathon, probe fighters began ejecting out of the hangars.

Ashe gasped as she realised what she had done. She sank to her knees in horror and started to sob.

Olsen on the other hand, seemed delighted, "Target the Probe Fighters and any other escape pods there may be" Olsen ordered happily

"Doctor" The Crewman saluted and started to pick off each individual probe. Olsen turned to Ashe and smiled
"We have 2,000 subjects onboard. They will be sufficient. I think we have outstayed our welcome. Take our strategist to the Brig and leave her there until I demand otherwise."

The SASM Marines nodded and dragged a devastated Ashe from the bridge. The Pathfinder jumped into space. An hour later, the Xiscapian and Alversian Fleets appeared.

APS Canvas

Cavourna paled at what was heard through the comlink
"Two Cruisers and an Observer destroyed, one third of the colony has been abducted" He looked at Kartosh, "Who could have led such an effective destruction? Do you know who was in command of the ship?" He was furious. Thousands were killed in the brave attempt to save the colony but that could not happen. Now the big guns of the fleet would have to finish the job.

Blackwater sank to his knees in shot as he watched his comrades enter the blackness of space. The remianing probe fighters that were not picked off headed for the colony, there were 20 fighters left.

APS Canvas

Cavourna paled at what was heard through the comlink
"Two Cruisers and an Observer destroyed, one third of the colony has been abducted" He looked at Kartosh, "Who could have led such an effective destruction? Do you know who was in command of the ship?" He was furious. Thousands were killed in the brave attempt to save the colony but that could not happen. Now the big guns of the fleet would have to finish the job.
Skyler responded. "He called himself the Doctor-General. I don't think we ever caught his name." Sasha spoke up. "It was Ashe. All Ashe. Se was forced to do it. Forced to kill and take. Forced by him." She stared hopelessly at Cavourna.
Colony...
The colony may have been rendered defenseless and a third gone, but it was not blind. As the twenty fighter made their approach comms went out to them.
"Calaveran fighters, turn back immediatly. If you do not turn back, our AA guns will open fire."

They turned around and remained in Orbit of the planet, they responded " We cant stay up here forever garrison, we need to land."

"He forced her to use her knowledge against us" Cavourna sank into his chair "He forced her to counter our tactics and destroy our ships" He shook his head and lowered it
"There must be a way to convince the 'Doctor-General' to at least slow down. He's outrunning our task forces at the moment. One member of the crew who is sympathetic, even one of our own. Anything" Cavourna was reaching the end of his limits. The thought of Ashe, whom he saw as a kid sister, being forced to kill for the advancement of her most hated enemy tore him to shreds within.
"How long would it take the Star Snake to reach their currant position?" He asked one of the Ensigns
"About half an hour, Sir" came the reply
"Then I need to take the ship. Someone needs to be with her in this" Cavourna stood up. Handsen stepped forward in shock
"You are in command of sixteen Alversian warships! You cannot just run off like that" He claimed "Surely someone else could volunteer?"

The fleet was indeed there, the Alversian one along with the Xiscapian. The Xiscapian Fleet was with Task Force 1.2. It consisted of two Battleships, two Cruisers, two Destroyers, and the SuperDestroyer, Jade, named in honor of the Empress. The Cruisers could never hope to take the SASM Battleship on, nor could the Destroyers. Only Dreadnoughts, Battleships, and SuperCapitals could ever hope to defeat the SASM ship in combat.

OOC: Actually, it's Force 1.4 at the Colony

They turned around and remained in Orbit of the planet, they responded " We cant stay up here forever garrison, we need to land."
You are Calaverans. A fleet is here. Go to them. Do not land on our planet.
The fleet was indeed there, the Alversian one along with the Xiscapian. The Xiscapian Fleet was with Task Force 1.2. It consisted of two Battleships, two Cruisers, two Destroyers, and the SuperDestroyer, Jade, named in honor of the Empress. The Cruisers could never hope to take the SASM Battleship on, nor could the Destroyers. Only Dreadnoughts, Battleships, and SuperCapitals could ever hope to defeat the SASM ship in combat.

They turned and flew past the Parathon, or at least what was left of her. They requested permission to board the JADE.

"He forced her to use her knowledge against us" Cavourna sank into his chair "He forced her to counter our tactics and destroy our ships" He shook his head and lowered it
"There must be a way to convince the 'Doctor-General' to at least slow down. He's outrunning our task forces at the moment. One member of the crew who is sympathetic, even one of our own. Anything" Cavourna was reaching the end of his limits. The thought of Ashe, whom he saw as a kid sister, being forced to kill for the advancement of her most hated enemy tore him to shreds within.
"How long would it take the Star Snake to reach their currant position?" He asked one of the Ensigns
"About half an hour, Sir" came the reply
"Then I need to take the ship. Someone needs to be with her in this" Cavourna stood up. Handsen stepped forward in shock
"You are in command of sixteen Alversian warships! You cannot just run off like that" He claimed "Surely someone else could volunteer?"
Kartosh raised his hand. "For the record, if anyone's going to be piloting my ship, it's going to be me." He looked to Cavourna. "We can try what we did last time, this ship's got a pretty good cloaking device, we could sneak up on them."
They turned and flew past the Parathon, or at least what was left of her. They requested permission to board the JADE.
Permission denied. Please land in hanger two of the APN Canvas.

They did as they were told, they enterd the hangar of the APN ship, they got out and greeted the Alversians.

OOC: Task Force 1.4 consists of 1 Super-Dreadnought and 3 Battlecruisers

APS Canvas

"You would risk capture for Ashe?" Cavourna asked hopefully then he frowned "I doubt even the Star Snake will be able to creep it up on it. I couldn't ask you to take that risk, even for Ashe"

APS Freedom Forest

"The Calaveran Fighters may land in our Hangars if they desire"

APS Canvas...
Kartosh laughed. "Of course not. We've gotten into a lot of trouble. Not to mention the bills this will cost us, medical and spent ammunition and the like. A proton torpedo alone costs a good deal of credits these days. What I'm saying is, if we go in to rescue your First Officer, perhaps you might be feeling willing to give us a little, ah, donation?" he rolled a comm unit around in his hands as he spoke. He grinned at Cavourna. "Everything comes with a price."
OOC: Sorry, I keep thinking Task Force 1.2 is at the system. :rolleyes:
BTW, I loved this in you FB:
-"You stand and fight for what? This war never concerned you and it will be your doom"
-"We stand for an ideal, a hope that one day all races can live as one. If that hope results in our doom then so be it"
-"You are a remarkable species"
-"That's what your Mother said last night"
Danaversian Soldier and Alversian POW

APS Canvas

"Name your price" Cavourna said steely, "Any price, anything to get Ashe back anything at all"

OOC: Glad you liked it :D

OCC: that's pretty dam funny, good one paddy. XD i was thinking of making a sort of Island survival where there is a Xscipian, Calaverian, Alversian there.

APS Canvas

"Name your price" Cavourna said steely, "Any price, anything to get Ashe back anything at all"

OOC: Glad you liked it :D
Kartosh stroked his stubble thoughtfully. "Well...I guess a million credits wouldn't be too much to ask?" He looked straight at Cavourna, grinning the whole time. "You spend hundreds of times that, the APN does, with just a fighter. Surely you can spare a little?"
OOC: Nc, if that happened, I'd feel sorry for the Calaveran. It would end up with him, hanging from a tree, bound and gagged, with a pineapple up his...well, you know.