The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 479

Session Start: Mon Nov 09 18:35:57 2020
Session Ident: #TAW-Session479
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<DeathStar> Everyone ready? *gives Sera a chance to do her old call sign*
<Seraphna> I R RDY!!!
<DeathStar> I feel the past wash over me
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.9.2 - a few days after talking to Shretrav
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* Erevis has a meeting of the various groups in a large conference room with the Galactic Map behind them. The Empress and Lenneth are in attendence, the Empress quietly watching with Syiean beside her as the Empress allows the groups to hold the meeting (cont)
<DeathStar> 6* Lorelei's team is on part of the table, Yuki and Erica's team on another side, and little ol' Selena's team is on the far end, listening in
<DeathStar> 6* The Earth team is sitting in quietly off to the side, Warren, Lemon, and Darien looking on silently
<Seraphna> **Jaime is all fancily robed again, looking serene**
<Seraphna> **Thena sits on Lore’s lap in Chibi mode**
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> *folds her hands together* I felt it important to gather all of us together if we're all going to work together in the coming months
<Alicia> * Asha is dressed simply but elegantly, listening
* ChadWinters` sits quietly as he reads his datapad while Durt yawns a bit before eyeing the inside of his empty flask.
<Xanatos> <Kane> It has been some time since we've been involved in areas outside of our orbit.
<DeathStar> <Lemon> That is true, but Earth will be a major point of attack by not only the Dark Ones, but the Tsivrixsh
<Jackieness> 6* Xeres is also there, representing the Erus Ascendancy.
<ChadWinters`> I suppose its possible they'll ask us to deal with stuff off Earth.
<Seraphna> **Angela taps a datapad, bunny ears wiggling**
<DeathStar> *Andrea, still powered up at this point, plays with nothing, leaning back in her teen form and looking bored* Well, so far the former is busy seeding enemies and trying to strain the Erusians and Cartel to the point of taking them out of the fight. Soon they'll do the same to the Suisen
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Yes. First of all, I want to address a few points. *she motions at Lorele*
<DeathStar> *Lorelei*
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> All while increasing their forces.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "The Ascendancy ahs long viewed itself as the first line of defense hould the dakr Ones return. We did not anticipate that the Tsivirxsh would keep us from that duty."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Lorelei wants her group to go into the Tsiv territory to hunt down one of their remaining enemy Gods, but also spy on the Tsivrixsh and gather intel on them for all of us
<Jackieness> <Noire> *is sitting next to Andrea*
<ChadWinters`> Sounds like you spent all your focus on one enemy and not another one.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Yes - either way my kids and I have to go there if we have to take out one of the remaining hostile Gods with Gartareh
<DeathStar> *with Gartareh gone
<Seraphna> Thena> Thena provide cultural guide. And pointy stick.
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "Don't worry too much about the Dark Ones, Xeres. As long as you can keep the Tsivrixsh off our back, that's enough."
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "Until recently, the Tsivirxsh were part of the Suisen alliance."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Yes - even with the Suisen technology removed from them, they have had time to build up a defensive force
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "I know.." *she says sadly*
<DeathStar> *Lorelei peers at Erica*
<ChadWinters`> I imagine even the Empress has contigency plans incase an ally decides to turn hostile.
<DeathStar> <Empress> Of course. It would evolve all the other allies checkmating the Tsivrixsh. But right now they are needed to checkmate the Dark Ones. It is why I hope we can aggro them against the Dark Ones
<DeathStar> *involve
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Erica. What are the chances if we can open a line of dialogue in the Tsivrixsh Empire, you can do your silver tongue thing?
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...aggro
<DeathStar> <Empress> Yes, I learned the word recently
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Well once we go in there we’ll inevitably set off a series of events that takes care of things in one way or another. It’s what we do.
* ChadWinters` glances at Xan. 1"Think she's been spending too much time around certain people.
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "I like it."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *looks annoyed, since it is totally a her thing*
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "...aggro?"
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "It means to draw aggression."
<Sara> <Erica> Well... I always try my best
<Seraphna> Jaime> **eyes her nails innocently**
<DeathStar> <Empress> I was told it a war term
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Well looks like we have one thing helping us while we fight an evil reborn body stealing god.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...gaming term."
<Seraphna> Thena> Games have war!
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "Aren't some games based on military strategy?"
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Because pulling aggro on a blue slime is a deal.... yeesh."
<DeathStar> <Empress> So it is not a war term. I will note it
<Seraphna> Jaime> **frowns a bit and stretches**
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Anyway, does anyone want to travel with my group to their territory? <Lenneth> Well I cannot afford to lose Erica. I want to announce Erica as the Admiral of the Suisen Fleet
<DeathStar> *Yuki coughs on ehr drink*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> You what?
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "Moving up in the world!"
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> If you do find a line of communication with a higher up in the Tsivrixsh Command, I will be happy to send her though
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Did she just call dibs on her?
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> I understand. *turns to Erica* It looks like I'll have to pave the way for you then
<Jackieness> <Moira> "She totally did."
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Does uh...Erica want the job?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I'll also like to have some of those who fought in wars to be part of the war command. Anyone who wants to volunteer let me know. *Warren nods, clearly volunteering*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Does that mean we’re taking the Tiger?
<Jackieness> <Moira> "So that means either she uses the Aquarius as her flagship, which means we need our own ride, or she gives it to someone she trusts."
<Xanatos> <Valen> We'll probably need to use some stolen tsiv stuff to get behind enemy lines.
<ChadWinters`> I can help if need be.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Or a fancy ship that's hard to detect.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth nods to Chad*
<Seraphna> Thena> **a second Chibi Thena appears in Warren’s lap**
<DeathStar> *Adeline muses* Hm, maybe Shretrav can give you a ship.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Whatever happened to that ship Lemon's team took from VI?
<DeathStar> *The Empress turns to Xeres* What all do you need to keep holding back the Tsivrixsh?
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "Whether command or not, I'm obviously going to help."
<Jackieness> <Moira> "We'll need to be able to crew it convincingly."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hmmm..."
<DeathStar> <Lemon> Hm. *peers at Kane* I think that's being looked at still?
<Sara> * Erica discusses with Yuki quietly while the others are talking about ships
<DeathStar> *Yuki talks to Erica, noting as Admiral she has authority to do what she wants*
<DeathStar> *answering only to the Command staff like Lenneth*
* ChadWinters` taps the side of his chin as he looks at Lemon. 1"It was pretty advanced. I'm sure the Light Engine was removed and stored somewhere safely*
<Seraphna> Angela> I’m sure we’ll come up with a ship.
<DeathStar> <EmpresS> Speaking of the Earth. Those protecting it. You might have the hardest job. You need to shore up your defenses incase of an attack and look out for any sneak attacks by the enemy
<DeathStar> <Empress> I want Earth ready for war to come to it. You think you can get it ready with a President like Dias who just hits things
<ChadWinters`> I'd say our track records fair to good.
<Sara> <Erica> To be fair, have you seen how hard he hits things?
<Sara> <Erica> Personally I can respect that.
<DeathStar> <Darien> Fair to good. *Snort*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> We'll throw Dias at the fleet
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "As long as he has good advisors, Earth should be ready."
<Jackieness> <Moira> "So when is he building a giant fist rocket?"
<DeathStar> *somewhere, Stacey sneezes*
<Xanatos> <Kane> I have been given some weapon designs that are...unorthodox...to say the least.
* ChadWinters` shrugs at Darien.
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "Now I just picture him making a gigantic gear to fire it off. Two of them, in fact."
<DeathStar> *flashcut to Earth, where John is visiting from the future and is with Dias, building a Dias shaped mech with a giant fist*
<DeathStar> *that is controlled by willpower*
<Seraphna> Tabetha> It will have flame decals.
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "Well, if it works..."
<Seraphna> Tabetha> To channel your fiery spirit.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Alright. So far the Dark Ones seem to be single minded creatures that only work on using darkness and seeding worlds. I think your world will be fine. *She nods to Selena* But just becareful. *To Lorelei* I take it you will be leaving after this meeting? <Lorelei> Yes.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Alright, from this point out, we'll be working slowly building this war council to bring together all our allies and various backgrounds and push the two enemies away. Anyone have anything to add?
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "The Ascendancy stands with you."
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Any reports on Templar activity?"
* ChadWinters` muses for a moment then just leans back.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Wouldn't you have 1st knowledge of them?
<Xanatos> <Xan> I think this was a successfully meeting.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> So far there has been no sightings of them, but I will ask Thomas if he knows anything
<Seraphna> Jaime> Yes a meeting happened.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> Your boss Timothy...Thornbury...Thomas?
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Thomas, yes."
<DeathStar> *Thornbury, the notetaker, looks up, thinking someone has acknowledged him; sadly he lowers his head*
<DeathStar> <Warren> Well the first thing we need to do is get all of you into shape and prepared for war.
<DeathStar> *he eyes the teams* Most of you are not ready for war. *drags Thena out by the ear*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... why only her?
<ChadWinters`> I think he's talking to you, Durran.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I can't believe Warren has rose from his casket for this.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *glances at Andrea* "And what of us, mother?"
<ChadWinters`> What with your dad bod. 6He motions.
<Seraphna> Thena> **gives a Warren look**
<Xanatos> <Xan> Body by potatoes.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I'm going to keep looking for that one objective with the werewolf and idiot. You with your fellow clanmates will supply your powers to aid the others in protecting them from the rabid idiots out there. *referring to the Dark Ones*
<DeathStar> *The Empress rises and claps her hand, dismissing everyone and pulls Erica aside to give her the codes needed to get access to all ships and get her ready*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "If you hadn't told me to before, I'd be volunteering for that."
<DeathStar> *Yuki follows* <Empress> I will give you some Progenitor technology for your ship as well
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...yes, mother."
<Xanatos> <Valen> ...clapping us out like that is annoying. 6* He grumbles, rising to leave.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> How so?
<Alicia> <Red Fox> "Hmm. Well, if you have any spare, I'm certain the Red Fleet could use the upgrades.."
<Jackieness> <Moira> "I don't know... clapping and everyone just going seems kind of badass to me."
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Why do people keep putting responsibility on Erica? 6* She asks Cookie as they go to leave.
<DeathStar> *Lorelei walks behind Valen* So, do you all speak Tsivrixsh and know how to battle to the death?
<Xanatos> <Valen> It's like...I don't work here, stop ordering me around.
<Seraphna> Cookie> I’m beginning to theorize that boob size adds authority.
<Alicia> <Asha> "No and probably."
<Xanatos> <Valen> ....okay I'm staying here!
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Technically you do work here. You work for me. And I work for her. *she notes - joking.*
<ChadWinters`> 6Durt walks along with the group
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...if that's so... why aren't I empress?"
<DeathStar> *Erevis leans in toward Moira* Then challenge her to battle
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper changes her shape into that of Erica and does poses, then changes back.
<Seraphna> **The other Thena walks with Lore’s group** Thena can act as translator and bar fight master.
<DeathStar> *Erevis says, deadpanned and serious*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> I just felt lopsided.
<Seraphna> Cookie> Command me.
<Alicia> <Asha> "...yeah, that's the other side of it."
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Challenge her to a wet t-shirt contest, no powers. FFFFFFFF."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan yawns**
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Uh. Dance a funny dance!
<Seraphna> **Cookie does the dab**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...wet t-shirt contest to rule the Suisen Empire... how amusing."
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Eh good enough.
<ChadWinters`> <Durt> I don't know if they've faced enough death to be ready for it, but they've definetly gotten close
<Xanatos> <Valen> This is going to be so fun. I'm SO excited. 6* He says dryly
<Seraphna> Thena> Have home field advantage in T-Shirt contest due to Momma Jen Genes.
<DeathStar> <Lorelei> Let us hope so. Let us hope so. *She hugs Valen and the other children*
<Alicia> <Asha> "Keep yourself alive."
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP to Present-
<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.12.31
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> 6* It is the last day of the year. The PAX is in merriment mode and everything seems to be lively. Some of Lorelei's team is part of it, those who can arrive via the teleporters like Kaelan or Sudako or others with that power, but otherwise Lorelei's team is deep undercover. It is a somber/happy end to the year, with the well gone, and the dead put to rest, though the Dark Army is still as mighty as ever and their taken over territory still belonging to them
<DeathStar> 6* Katrina prepares drinks for those in the bar and Andrea is there, looking adult instead of kid like usual - in fact she appears human. Yuki sits, getting Yurica snacks for the new year as music is playing
<Seraphna> **Jaime pops in and stretches to take a load off**
<DeathStar> *Emeralda zooms around with speed, getting stuff for the new year and then sitting down, brushing her green hair back.*
<DeathStar> *Ren drinks gingerale* So, does this mean we've beaten them you think?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..." *runs a finger across the lip of her glass*
<DeathStar> <Ren> Just need to push them back now
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats around. 1"Yes, we have beaten them Ren.
<Seraphna> **Cookie sets down a tray of brownies**
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> *puts a happy new year banner on Id*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "The tide's turning, but we can't afford to get cocky."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I see. I will dial back my false bravado a bit.
<DeathStar> <Adeline> *comes out wearing a kinky outfit, since Kane should be on Earth* Is it really, due to one battle?
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus drinks what smells to be some sort of cider and watches everyone be merry.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's a pretty big battle."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "And why do you insist on talking about business, hmm?" *looks over at Adeline* "No no no! Far too risque!"
<DeathStar> *Adeline orders alcohol, despite being underage* So?
<Seraphna> **Jaime messes with her datapad a moment**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "You're also still underage..."
<Alicia> * Charlotte pauses, then drinks her drink
<Seraphna> Jaime> Isn’t that on Earth?
<DeathStar> <Adeline> *sips* So? *she smirks at Noire, sipping it* But as I was saying, if they're smart. They'll change their tactics
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's what I mean by not getting cocky. We're winning, but we haven't won."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hmm, if they’re smart.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *pushes her glasses up her nose and then darts a hand forward to try to snag the glass away*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Of course they have to change their tactics regardless without the well.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Of course they will Adeline, that is how any competent enemy will respond.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would imagine that if they have defeated the Templars, then at this point they will adopt a blitzkreig like offense because even if they lose, they will have their main forces out of our reach
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Not a joyful topic.
<DeathStar> *Adeline blinks as she and Noire both go for it, since she has a speed of 3 and dex of 0*
<DeathStar> *and spills it on her lap almost*
<DeathStar> <Adeline> Well played
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Oh, look... you should probably change."
<Seraphna> **Jaime yawns and floats a fruit drink to Adeline**
<DeathStar> *Adeline points at Noire, her eyes flashing almost Spade look, tkaing it and moving off to do that*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well played indeed."
<Seraphna> Jaime> It was a lovely dress though.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Hmmmph." *turns on ehr heel and walks back over* ">Student council presidential duty has been accomplished."
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> That was something. *she eyes the countdown reaching an hour left. Yuki leans down to Yurica*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> You grow up to be a proper young lady*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "And a self-confident one at that."
<Alicia> * Jikuu sits around, a mixture of watching the group and in deep thought.
<Seraphna> **Jaime is now wearing what Adeline was wearing**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Hmm..."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Seems it works. Bit airy.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Almost like you have a thing for her...~"
<Seraphna> Jaime> For the dress?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *gives an ojou laugh*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "For the previous wearer."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> How's it feel being an old bag of bones like the rest of us? 6* He asks Andrea
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well we are very good friends.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *Waves hand* Hm. It would be nice to retire, I admit. Now that I can't regenerate and warp instantly. I have my power still but it's like I'm too tired to reach it
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Too exhausted to use it maybe
<Seraphna> **Kaelan pops into Andrea’s lap** Hi Mistress~
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Well, mother... you could always just give me what you have left..."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Oh. You want to eat my power. Sure. *she holds out her hand*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... Noire, no."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan nuzzles Andrea, tails wagging**
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Maybe you've got some sort of performance anxiety. It's perfectly common.
<DeathStar> *Andrea pats Kaelan* And what brings the Dark Fox from the Tsivrixsh lands
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I suppose I suppose since Charlotte objects..."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We were checking up on you of course.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Geeze. You all are treating me like an old woman. *she eyes Kaelan, Charlotte, and Noire*
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> You are old.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I check up on all my girls.
<DeathStar> *Andrea lifts Kaelan by the scuff of her neck*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I will give you over to Marcus to eat
<Seraphna> **Kaelan pouts**
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "This is why I love being with you all."
<DeathStar> *Andrea sets her down; at that moment Erevis glides into the room*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I haven't ate in a while.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "And you are my mother."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *winks at Noire*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hi Momma~
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *bows, wearing a white kimono* We might have a situation. Please come to the command room. The rest of you please enjoy your party. *Adeline returns mage like clothes*
<DeathStar> *wearing
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I might eat you first, mutt.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "What's all the talk about eating people about anyway?"
<DeathStar> *Yuki hands Yurica over to Katrina* <Katrina> Try to return at midnight and get the cake
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...mutt? That's pretty mean.
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods and vanishes**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...soemthing is up."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Something intersting. Joy. 6He floats off
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Conference Room
<DeathStar> 6* Warren eyes them all as they enter. The Empress and Lenneth are there, the Empress looking like she has been holding some sort of game pad and getting frustrated with it, the pad cracked*
<DeathStar> *Erevis takes a seat quietly and Adeline sneaks in and leans back. Yuki takes a seat.*
* ChadWinters` eyes the Empress with a brief amused look from his spot. Id floats in, the party favor still attached to it
<Seraphna> **Jaime appears in her seat like she was always there**
<Xanatos> 6* Xan crunches on a piece of hard candy, staring at arren.
<Seraphna> **Thena wiggles in Chibi form on the table**
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Was I meant to come to this? Don't answer, I'm here anyway. 6*He sits down*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Anyone is welcome to attend if you're part of the war effort
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Glad to hear it."
<DeathStar> *a hand comes down on Lenneth's head*
<DeathStar> *er Marcus
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ?
<DeathStar> *Cheryl comes around, looking stronger these days and wearing her cowboy hat. It seems she's back to full power compared to last year when she was weaked when her duplicate refused to recombine. Maybe she forced it. Chii is with her as she takes a seat and Ben sits with her as well, the three having come up from 1B*
<ChadWinters`> Cheryl. 6He nods to her.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hey, Marcus. *props her head up* We should drink later tonight
<DeathStar> *Chii scowls at Marcus*
<Seraphna> **Angela plops down with them**
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Yeah, alright. You seen Cherry around btw?
<ChadWinters`> And a Chii even. 6He leans back, looking slightly surprised.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *takes a seat* "Mmmmm..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Hm, good question. I thuoght she was with in the Dark One camp these days.
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "So, what's the occasion?"
<Jackieness> 6* Once more, Xeres is there to speak for the Erusians.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'd ask old woman Andrea
<Xanatos> <Marcus> She was but it's been chatoic so I'm not sure where she ran off too.
<Xanatos> (chaotic)
<DeathStar> *Warren seems to have nodded off during all this boring friendly talk, needing someone to prod him*
<Seraphna> **Angela fuus** I can go looking if you want. I have a link to her.
<DeathStar> *leaning on his cane*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You have a link with every blonde
<DeathStar> *she eyes her*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan crunchles loudly on his root beer barrell old man candy.
<Seraphna> **Thena gently pokes him**
<Alicia> * Celeste quietly watches
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Few brunettes and redheads too.
<Seraphna> Angela> We are a proud people Cheryl. Embrace your blonde.
<DeathStar> *Zephyr leaps to elbow drop Marcus, but purposely misses and dents the table by him*
<DeathStar> *then sits*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "If you need a Dark One here to speka, then I can do it."
<DeathStar> *Warren snorts awake and looks around*
<DeathStar> *eyeing Xanatos*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan gives him a thumbs up.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'd volunteer, but you do it better anyway."
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus grabs his chest and fake dies. Joking to hide jump scare she caused him.
<DeathStar> <Warren> Right. *he points at the map* The Dark Ones have begun to act strangely after .... *sighs* Planet Nyx of ... *mumbles* Planet Bob IV incident
<DeathStar> *of - or
<ChadWinters`> Elaborate on act strangely.
<Seraphna> **Angela is proud**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...they seriously made that official?"
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Seriously, that place needs a better name."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Something... sunrise."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "As Dark Ones, we object to the naming of that world."
<Seraphna> Angela> Hey, don’t diss Planet Bob.
<Seraphna> Angela> As a kicker of ass there I approve.
<DeathStar> <Warren> They are leaving planets they seeded, giving up ground to the Suisen, and seem to be moving their fleet around, moving to seed planets in a new area, making it so they are now having to encounter us and battle for new territory. We are trying to figure out their objective
<DeathStar> *Warren brings up the galactic map*
* ChadWinters` eyes the map..
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "They've decided this territory is too hard to hold onto... compared to... somewhere else."
<Xanatos> <Xan> I don't think it's a matter of difficulty.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "they may have found a new well to work with..."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Likely."
<DeathStar> *http://www.thealienwars.com/TAW6/DaCapo/Map.php it looks like if they were closer to the Cartel, Erusian, Suisen area, attacking all 3, they suddenly jerked away from those areas and moved to hook up deeper into Suisen and into Earth, putting themselves into risk*
<ChadWinters`> This quickly? 6He taps his chin a bit. "Seems like they're trying to seed as many places as possible to force us to deal with the planet over them.
<DeathStar> <Warren> They still have a good foothold in these areas, but they left a hole
<ChadWinters`> Hmmm. They might be expecting the Tsiv to make an outward push. We never took in to factor that they could be harboring forces inside their territory did we?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Hmmmm... what do we know about that region of space?"
<Seraphna> Thena> Desperate, can cut them off and decimate those split away.
<Xanatos> <Xan> The cleanup after a seeding is...a big deal right? They might be sacrificing this group to just cause as much chaos and destruction as they can.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It is a massive undertaking, Durran.
<DeathStar> <Warren> All I can guess is they might be going for Yggdrasil maybe but there is a few other planets of note along the way
<Seraphna> Angela> Minor guess but do they happen to be pointing directly at the Maka homeworld?
<DeathStar> *Warren brings up and yes, if they can - Maka would be along the way*
<Seraphna> Angela> The proven force that can cleanse them. Of course.
<ChadWinters`> Then they're gambling on taking the Maka by force.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'd almost guarantee it."
<ChadWinters`> I imagine a Dark One turned Makai would easily turn the tide of war in their favor
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Funny that this giant force of evil wants to murder a bunch of little girls.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "It is sensible an assumption..."
<Seraphna> Angela> Seems pretty on script to me.
<DeathStar> <Warren> The remaining forces I have no information. Just this splinter group. The Tsivrixsh so far is just dealing with the Erusians, but if remaining Dark Ones decide to hit the Erusians fully in the back
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Must be bitter about Andrea joining us."
<DeathStar> *he points at the other Erusian side*
<DeathStar> <Warren> They caused havoic already in the area so just a bit more push
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "It is not a desirable outcome."
<ChadWinters`> Well it was only a matter of time before they went with this move.
<DeathStar> *Lenneth leans back* So. What do we focus on the most. The splinter group, the group that is likely to hit the Erusians?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's not a particularly imaginative move, but it's definitely strategically sound."
<ChadWinters`> I would suggest the Cartel and the Erusians work on their side while Earth and part of the Suisen empire work on protecting the Maka planet along with the tree. The remaining Suisen fleet would go where needed
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Not a bad plan
<Jackieness> <Noire> "We know that the Dark Ones do posseess intelligent leadership... if only we could find them again and neutralize them."
<Xanatos> <Xan> If need be, we could send like the Tiger or one of the more powerful ships to move in to help the Erus.
<ChadWinters`> That would have the least amount of death but it hinges on both parties holding their ground. The smart play would be to focus on the splinter group and stop them dead in their tracks and then regroup to help the Erusians recover lost territory. But that would put the Erusians in a deadly situation
<Xanatos> <Marcus> What about Lorelei's team. Could they help the Erusians or is it strictly undercover godhunting for them?
<ChadWinters`> It essentially comes down to how we spread out our losses.
<DeathStar> <Warren> *glances at Kaelan* From what I understand, they are trying to meet with sympathetic Tsivrixshs and make connections
<ChadWinters`> Pulling them would be dangerous. One we risk exposing them, two while useful as a strike team, asking them to take out a seeded planet is highly risky
<DeathStar> <Warren> While finding Amazo
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We have hopes we can cause enough waves to at least occupy them.
<Jackieness> <Xeres> "The Ascendancy is still rebuilding ur fleet capability."
<Alicia> <Celeste> "I'm not sure how much help I'd be against an already seeded planet anyway."
<DeathStar> <Warren> We also need to close down the seeded worlds left behind, since they produce enemy fleets and enemy combatants
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm... I wonder if I could drain an entire seeded world..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You sure you want to try?
<ChadWinters`> Regardless of our choices, we need some forces to protect the Maka and the tree.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That would be a very interesting hypothesis to watch.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Entire implies you wouldn't be getting help."
<DeathStar> *The Empress drums her fingers* Lets try it
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Of you could, Noire, maybe we can recharge Mistress that way too.
<DeathStar> <Empress> Warren, pick a world they left behind
<DeathStar> *Warren deadpans and brings up a world*
<ChadWinters`> My strategy comes down to whether the Cartel and Erusians can hold their own territory from the Dark Ones and the Tsiv while the Cartel have to aid the Erusians with the Tsiv. And that all hinges on whether Lorelei's team can get the Tsiv to change their ways
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "First time I've tried draining a world."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Exciting, isn't it? I feel all tingly... even though it should be daunting."
<DeathStar> <Empress> Noire, have Taiga or someone fly you there and try your idea. It's better than blowing up planets.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And if it corrupts her or kills her?
<DeathStar> <Empress> Have a Maka on stand by
<DeathStar> *notes softly*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Interesting. I am estatic on the outcome of this.
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> ....
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> What is wrong with that thing?
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Chad.
<ChadWinters`> <ID> Do not worry Noire. I firmly believe that you will be able to absorb the planet's Dark One essense easily.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *quietly lifts a finger at Id, forming a single blast at the end of it*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well he is being positive for once.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Id, that's the nicest thing you've ever said."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "And I'll finish off anything you can't handle."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Notmslly he brings everyone down like a goth.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> It's his sarcastic Chad mode
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Of course. It's what I was told to do by others.
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Learn to read an Id.
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Hungry hungry dark ones..."
<DeathStar> *it glows brighter, her face dark and eyes red*
<Seraphna> Angela> Why would we want to read an Id?
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> .... *is quiet, peering at Zephyr and Chii muses on eating things*
<Alicia> * Michiru giggles, imagining a Hungry Hungry Dark Ones game
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Remeber that time Chad was a piece of shit, not like his normal piece of shit self, but this REALLY piece of shit self and he called it Id....then later decided to make a little annoying robot and call it the same thing even though the name is associated with pain to people in this room?
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I remember.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Zephyr, please don't. He said something nice to me."
<Seraphna> **Angela wink at Zephyr and raises her sword at it**
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> *powers down*
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "Oh, I didn't forget."
<DeathStar> <Zephyr> Fine. *rises* I will be talking to Aya. Even if she is weird these days
<DeathStar> *Zephyr moves off*
<Seraphna> Angela> Can we rename it to tone deaf?
<ChadWinters`> You can call it whatever you want.
<Seraphna> Angela> Chad’s One Ball.
<DeathStar> *Aya meanwhile is busy helping with the reprogramming of things and designing programs for the war effort*
<Xanatos> <Xan> OH it's an homage to his one testicle.
<ChadWinters`> So, how big of a force are we going to have to send to keep Noire safe while she tries this?"
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Alright, have Erica pick a force to protect Maka
<ChadWinters`> I'm surprised you even know what that word means.
<Seraphna> **A Chibi Thena models for Aya.** Make Thena AI cute.
<DeathStar> <Aya> Alright. *She notes cheerfully, and immediately works on designing it*
<Xanatos> <Xan> I'm very learn-ed.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *Rises* I wish you good luck Noire
<ChadWinters`> Clearly. I'll never question youre smarts again.
<ChadWinters`> *your*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Try not to do what is too much and beyond your measures.
<DeathStar> *she warns*
<DeathStar> *Yuki goes to Erica to tell her about the assignment*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> If you go bad I'll kick your ass...or at least try. 6* He says with a thumbs up.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "That goes without saying. I have no wish to burn out or turn ugly."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Dad’s got the street wisdom.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'll keep her in check... or she'll keep me in check. One of the two."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Bring some Makas.
<DeathStar> *as they all go, the clock bongs - signally a new year*
<DeathStar> <Warren> *Grunts*
<ChadWinters`> Bring no more than one. They rest need to be at their home planet.
<Seraphna> **Jaime summons Gnome and dips her for a kiss**
<DeathStar> *Gnome blinks, flustering and confused*
<Seraphna> Jaime> First kiss of the new year.
<DeathStar> <Gnome> O-Oh. Okay.
<DeathStar> *Katrina hands Ren and Jikuu cake since they remained in the bar*
<DeathStar> *it is fine cake*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I should go and find Ren."
<Seraphna> **Jaime vanishes with her**
<Alicia> * Charlotte heads off. She's got plenty of time before the assignment, and this shouldn't wait.
<DeathStar> *by the time Charlotte makes it, Ren has eaten 3/4ths of the cake*
<Xanatos> 6*Xan runs after Erevis and gives her a kiss.*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Happy...new...year. 6*He pants*
<DeathStar> *Erevis flusters, returning the kiss* Ah. Oh my. *she looks embarrassed, playing with her hair* What brought that on?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *heads back to the bar for a New Year's drink*
<DeathStar> *the Empress looks amused at Xanatos and Erevis, staring at them from afar*
<Alicia> * Charlotte kisses Ren deeply, while Jikuu eats another slice of cake.
* ChadWinters` goes back to working on strategys to keep deaths low
<Xanatos> <Xan> Gotta keep tradition alive.
<DeathStar> *Warren leans in toward Char, holding a mistletoe over their heads*
<DeathStar> *Staring into his eyes*
<DeathStar> *chad
<Xanatos> 6*Marcus nudges Cheryl, casually glancing towards the Empress before nodding back to Xan/Erevis and makes a 'yikes' face. Moving to go find that beer.
<ChadWinters`> It's good to see your still the romantic type. 6He says with a dull tone.
<DeathStar> *Erevis takes his arm, leaning into him as they go* Yes, we do. *she lightly touches his arm, looking she has been given back half her power by the Empress, her hair no longer going white.*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Yeah, lets getta out here and drink
<DeathStar> *Yuki pounces Erica and drags her off to kiss*
<Sara> <Erica> Nnf-- *is dragged off*
<DeathStar> *Yurica is given the rest of the cake since she was left there*
<DeathStar> *Ren looks happy, leaning against Charlotte* You stay safe, you hear me?
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's the plan."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Hopefully with my exploding from overeatting."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> So. What's up? 6*He says after they have their beers*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Just felt like recalling the old days. When things were more normal. *she sits with Marcus, Chii scowling beside her, leaning in to talk about old days in bases with Warren being a bastard and Andrea a little kid*
<DeathStar> -Scene Shift/Time Hop-
<DeathStar> Location: Hanger
<DeathStar> 6* The two teams have gathered in the hanger; the group going to eat the planet, with Taiga by her Tiger Ship, and the other group being led by Erica to protect the Maka planet (or whoever she picks to lead it since she's in command and can pick someone to do it)
<DeathStar> <Taiga> So I'm to give you a lift. Who all is coming with me?
<DeathStar> *Andrea is there to keep an eye on her daughter*
<Alicia> * Charlotte gives a look like she doesn't even need to say she's coming.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus is team planet and Pepper is team Erica as per usual.
<DeathStar> *Emeralda runs up to join Taiga*
<ChadWinters`> 6Id floats over to the Tiger Ship.
<Seraphna> **Si fuus and hugs Taiga**
<Jackieness> <Noire> "This is basiclaly my mission, Miss Taiga."
<DeathStar> *Taiga nods* I know, I'm the gopher. No one cares about a teen reject like me
<DeathStar> *She flexes her hand, still having trouble with her arm*
<DeathStar> *Yuki is by the Aquarius*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That is not true at all, Taiga. Many people care abotu you.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *glances around* "Mmm... and my twin sister successfully kept out of the loop."
<Seraphna> **Si noms her ear**
<DeathStar> *Taiga pats Id* Thank you for the lie
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Teen reject says the old woman.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> That is not a lie. I believe I have seen many people chase down after you.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'm a beautiful teen!! At least I pretend to be. I really should see about reaging myself up
<Sara> * Erica eyes Yurica who looks a little fat
<DeathStar> *Taiga gets them onto the ship. Emeralda and the others follow, Andrea taking a seat*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Be like me, embrace balding upstairs....and downstairs for that matter.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "But how would I deal with *all* my parental figures looking older than me?"
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *forehead flicks*
<Xanatos> <Marucs> GAH.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> She wasn't like this when I left her
<Sara> * Yurica beams
<Seraphna> Si> I think you’re perfect you know.
<DeathStar> *Yuki carries Yurica up onto the Aquarius when Aya runs up to find Thena. Erica would see Samson walk past her onto the Aquarius along with Cheryl and Adeline*
<Alicia> * Jikuu wanders up, uncertainly. "Ah, Miss Taiga?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Hm? *she asks, doing pre-check up*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I was wondering... perhaps I could assist?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Who are you again? That girl Fate brought?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *makes herself comfy*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "That's right."
<Sara> * Erica eyes Samson but says nothing
<DeathStar> *Taiga studies her* You look familiar
<DeathStar> *Samson turns, but it turns out to be - Ben. The difference being he looks just a little less gruff*
<DeathStar> <Ben> Hm. *he moves to take Samson's spot on the bridge*
<DeathStar> *as if he was always there*
<Seraphna> **Si looks over Jikuu**
<Xanatos> 6* Pepper smokes a joint on the bridge.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Mmm..."
<Seraphna> **Cookie shares it**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Someone new.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Oh well
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Sure
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "If it's fine, I'd like to come along."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *the Tiger Cruiser moves off*
<Alicia> * Hotaru and Michiru volunteer for the Maka defence
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> We decided to help out Yuki. I hope you don't mind
<DeathStar> *Yuki takes her seat*
<DeathStar> *Chii glowers in the corner*
<Sara> <Erica> We run a relatively tight ship, I'm sure you understand. I doubt we'll have any problems.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You give the order, I'll follow it. *she takes a seat in the back* I can also turn into a dragon if you need defense outside
<DeathStar> *she lifts Chii up*
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Super tightttt
<DeathStar> <Ben> *glances at Pepper, blinking, then studies the charts*
<Seraphna> **Angela waves, as usual with Cheryl**
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> That one I don't know. Stowaway
<Seraphna> Angela> Fuuu. I’ll stow you a way.
<DeathStar> *Yuki leans into Erica* Alright, you ready Eri?
<DeathStar> *Mireille leans to music, sitting on the deck*
<Sara> * Erica nods, though whispers asking why it's always dragons with people and no one turns into like, a giant turtle
<Sara> * She is probably joking
<DeathStar> <Yuki> *whispers back* It is due to Cran. He designed the dragon feature when he made us
<Seraphna> **Thena dances with Thena AI**
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Though it might be possible to change it with willpower if you want to try
<DeathStar> *She jokes back*
<Alicia> <Michiru> "Well, a Dragoon Turtle would be interesting..."
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> You want to try to become a Dragon Turtle with John?
<DeathStar> *she picks on her*
<DeathStar> <Mireille> *sits by Erica* Me and Airym have the coordinates locked!
<Jackieness> <Airym> "We are ready at your roder."
<Jackieness> order
<DeathStar> *she has a new year's eve outfit on - basically a cute dress*
<Seraphna> Cookie> I’ve been wondering. If Momma got with John to have a baby and Hotaru is also into him... is she my aunt or my Mom?
<DeathStar> <Ben> It means John is a player
<DeathStar> <Ben> And probably fathered half the galaxy
<DeathStar> *he notes curtly*
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "It certainly does." *she sighs a little*
<Sara> <Erica> Well... Let's set out
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> I give him credit that he's changed his ways in that he seems focused on family now
<Seraphna> Angela> She’s already your aunt.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> How big that family is...
<Sara> <Erica> *clears her throat* Engage
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Engage!
<Seraphna> Cookie> Distraction!
<DeathStar> *the Aquarius jumps with the ships*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Cartel Planet
<DeathStar> 6* The Tiger Ship arrives in front of a planet that seems to be fully seeded, the surface looking blackish and wrong; the surface forming monsters and creatures like what they've found during the war so far as well as Dark One ships being built, though the team knows better than try to capture one - it will self-defend itself
<DeathStar> *the atmosphere is toxic and touching the ground will make it try to corrupt your body and make you one with the planet*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Lovely
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> We might want to hurry before anything on the planet like a ship is finished
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm... no sense of style at all from our cousins."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe we don't have much time to make our gamble. So I ask, how do we get her close enough for her Noire to try her move?
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Honestly I'm sick of how this all looks. So gloopy.
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuu, so... do we like toss Noire at it?
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "No sense of style at all."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> And style would you do?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Andrea, you are an expert in this field. Is this even feasible? I imagine there is a possibility since you have allowed us to entertain this path
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Oh, I have no idea. I know even when I touch the stuff it begins to attack me and try to take me over
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I'm just curious if my daughter has it in her to surpass me
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmmm..."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "I don't know, I'm not the type to... gloop over a planet."
<Seraphna> Si> WE could load her into a torpedo tube and fire!
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Interesting. I do believe that many races show impressive strides when either at death's door or against a wall.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I'm getting a bad feeling about all of this.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'm not comfortable with launching either of us in a torpedo. Or as a torpedo."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> The corruptive slime essentially tries to turn you into a monster like the planet.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe they call that instinct, Marcus
<Seraphna> Si> Could a Maka take you down there?
<ChadWinters`> <Id> And she would need to touch the slime to try and absorb or overtake it?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> So far the Lenny God andmyself have done damage to it
<DeathStar> <Andrea> So mybe she can attack on the way down
<ChadWinters`> <Id> ...Noire. Can you feel for it?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> That whole planet is taken over. I don't see that happening
<ChadWinters`> <Id> As if you were feeling out as a telepath for another mind?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *closes ehr eyes and tries to sense it out*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Taiga, I would recommend preparing for evasive manuevers
<DeathStar> *Noire would just feel the sickly wrongness of the corruptive energy below. It's not even like the Dark One powers, but a more damaging seed, like the worst of the worst. But no minds*
<Alicia> * Jikuu sits and thinks
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...its about as intelligent as a tumor."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "So, can we still eat it?"
<Jackieness> <Noire> "That is to be determined."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> It may not be as easy as eating it as it maybe to...overwhelm it and take control of it then.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "..." *takes a deep breath* "Lets do it."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *to MArcus* Ah the younger generation
<DeathStar> <Andrea> so brash
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If it's not intelligent, then something must control it like one would a computer. So perhaps you just not to make your influence stronger than whatever currently tells it how to act.
<ChadWinters`> *Not=need*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Finally someone will surpass me and Dias in stupidity.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Now then... how to get close enougwithout everyone dying!"
<DeathStar> *Jikuu would pick up someone's thoughts, the people who were turned into creatures but haven't been picked up yet for the army. Turned into Dark monsters and no longer human*
<DeathStar> *and will try to corrupt any they find*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> If you were to use one of your Dark Tendrils as a access cable.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Tell you what
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I'll give you the opening you want
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Ahhh... there's a thought, yes."
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Careful of the monsters."
<DeathStar> *she grabs the ship's controls*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> What are you doing?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Going to crash into the planet
<DeathStar> <Andrea> It'll take a few minutes to corrupt the ship
<DeathStar> <Taiga> ...
<Seraphna> Si> And then all of us with it.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I know!
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Yes, we are aware there are monsters to worry about.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Someone restrain the crazy Dark One
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe she wants to put you behind the metaphorical eight ball to succeed
<Seraphna> Si> I don't think my wife will take too kindly to having her ship crashed.
<DeathStar> *andrea hums as she flies them down*
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Well, this had better work!"
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmmm. In theory, if this works Noire. Taking back Dark One planets will be easier then trying to cleanse them.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Infact, we could potentially turn their ships against them and bolster our own forces
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "That's the idea."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Don't lick your lips too soon... its almost my cue."
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> ...*speeds around the ship, getting stuff onherself to pad out herbody*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I'd say it's been a good life. But who am I kidding.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'll be by your side."
<DeathStar> *the Tiger Ship reaches just above the ground as Taiga tugs on the crazy Asian*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> But if we die, you won't be by Ren's side.
<DeathStar> *since she is no longer a Dark One.*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Leggggooooo. *the Tiger Ship soon skips along the surface*
<Alicia> <CHarlotte> "I know that! It's a bit late to be worrying about that!"
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I'll be in the airlock..." *turns and walks that way*
<DeathStar> *the corruption soon grabs ahold*
<DeathStar> *jerking them*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Taiga AI, Tai wasn't it? I would like permission to access your sensors so that I can view everything that transpires
<Alicia> * Charlotte follows Noire. Two mouths are better than one, after all.
<DeathStar> <Taiga AI> Of course. *allows it while Taiga has bounced against the controls
<DeathStar> <Taiga> You crazy little. *shakes Andrea like a ragdoll*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Thank you. 6He connects to the ship's systems.
<Seraphna> **Si sighs and touches the floor, outside the ship a sheet of fire cuts along the bottom to protect from, teh corruption**
<Jackieness> <Noire> *steps into the airlock, lossening her blouse as she takes a breatha nd starts the airlock cycle*
<DeathStar> *Emeralda runs back to Marcus and the others, padded up*
<DeathStar> *the fire works for a while, but the corruption will will soon no longer be phased*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Nice...armor?
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> I will not be turned into a monster
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I give this an optimistic 21% of succeeding.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Actually that's a better plan than I have.
<Seraphna> Si> This'll buy a little time at least.
<DeathStar> *the airlock opens*
<DeathStar> *monster humans approaching them*
<DeathStar> *and the corruption moving up around the fire trying to grab at Noire*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *lashes her tendrils out at the ground and gets to work*
<DeathStar> *corrupt trees seem to be moving near them*
<Alicia> * Charlotte takes a breath, then launches her own tendril at the ground
<Xanatos> 6*Marcus moves toward the airlock grabbing his shotgun, it's his only range to help keep corroption off noire.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...I am Noire... and starting now... you will call me QUEEN!"
<Alicia> * Charlotte assists Noire, adding her will to the effort
<DeathStar> *MArcus begins to hit the people and trees while Noire somehow begins to make the corruption retreat from the area. Charlotte is hit and knocked back, looking a bit monsterous*
<DeathStar> *though she does suck up the corruption too*
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> Is that too?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Interesting
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Indeed Andrea.
<DeathStar> *the corruption has retreated by a little. The two have a lot more to go for a PLANET*
<Alicia> * Charlotte pushes forwards once more, unwilling to be defeated by... anything really
<DeathStar> *Charlotte sucks up more corruption but it hits her again, geting a 5 out of 5, looking more wrong and dripping corruption onto the ship*
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> Uh...
<Alicia> * Jikuu watches, wondering when is the point to intervene.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Someone's gotta stop her!
<DeathStar> *but Noire, no Noiiire just sucks it up
<Alicia> * And then, she does, though most wouldn't know how, Charlotte suddenly seeming to snap back to her senses.
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus shoots any corruption if it hits the ship.
<Seraphna> **Si sends out a line of molten fire down in the distance away from them to weaken the corruption more**
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I would advice Charlotte retreat.
<DeathStar> *it looks likre there's just a little left*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... is that really my limit? Damn it..."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> .... Hm
<Alicia> * Charlotte looks to the "little left", before retreating to the ship instead.
<DeathStar> *it is destroyed much like when he was helping Andrea. *Andrea reaches and grabs Charlotte*
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Hold still
<Jackieness> <Noire> *keeps at it*
<Alicia> * Charlotte does indeed hold still.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "You did plenty."
<DeathStar> <Andrea> *she makes the corruption that's all over her body jump to her own* I can't help what's inside you, but there. *she kneels, looking like a bit of a monster as the corruptive muck swirls on her body* Shoot me if you want, Marcus
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Don't you dare shoot her."
<DeathStar> *Noire begins to drain the rest of the corruption, at this point even thugh she got a 1 out of 3, and seems to be suffering no ill effects, who knows how much she has in her*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> She told me to shoot her though.
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> Uh
<Alicia> <CHarlotte> "I know what she said! I'm going back, I know my limits this time."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Don't shoot her while I'm gone, or both me and Noire will be mad."
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ...you want to eat me andrea? Feelign REAL violent?
<DeathStar> *Andrea just seems to be focusing her mind and trying to spill gunk* yesh. Shoot me. *her hand waving with corruptive gunk*
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Amazing. It seems that Noire managed to do it with relative ease.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Or I'll eat you
<Alicia> <CHarlotte> *going back out to eat more* "Don't encourage him!"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I swear if you get my ship messy
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "If it's only mess, I'll help clean up."
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus shifts, jerks, and bones crack as he turns into werewolf form, holding out a clawed hand to andrea.
<Xanatos> <Marcus> Share pain.
<DeathStar> *Noire suddenly has hit her mental limit with just a tiny bit of the planet left. Going past max corruption, her body looks weird fora moment. Surely nothing bad will come of that as Noire goes unconscious*
<Alicia> * Charlotte digs in once more, eating the planet's corruption. Maybe she can finish it off, like she promised.
<Alicia> * Jikuu seems to be watching the proceedings as if this is educational. Perhaps it is.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> Your funeral. *she touches him and the corruption trying to eat Marcus and turn him into one of those monsters and eat his mind away into nothing, but since it's divided between them it's not as bad* Guess we can wait it out until we can burn this shit off
<DeathStar> *Charlotte finally gets a 1 out of 3 and helps finish this rest off.*
<Xanatos> <Marcus> ....poo brain. 6* He smacks at his head.
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "Noire's down... but it's over. The planet seems clean."
<ChadWinters`> <Id> Hmmm. It will come down to the recovery period to find out of this is a viable strategy.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> The bigger problem will be if they decide to retake it.
<Seraphna> **Si hops down** Did someone say butn?
<Seraphna> *burn
<Seraphna> Si> Hold verrrrrry still.
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> Is that all you took from that?
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "No. No-one said burn."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *is inspecting her ship, ignoring everything as she drags Noire and Charlotte away*
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuuu. I could totally do it though! They'd only be singed!
<Alicia> <Jikuu> "At least, not in that sense."
<Jackieness> <Noire> *out for teh count, but she pulled it off, it seems*
<Xanatos> 6* Marcus grumbles and groans, feeling dumb and bitey.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Can you burn them without burning them,?
<ChadWinters`> 6Id forms his projected body and moves his hand to his chin, in a musing pose. 1"On a good note, the moment the Dark Ones find out a bout this, they will have to change their strategy.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I told you I could handle this..."
<Alicia> * Jikuu says nothing
<Xanatos> <Marcus> I feel like I'm really going to enjoy this goth phase.
<ChadWinters`> <Id> I believe it took all of Noire's entirety to get you to finish it off.
<DeathStar> <Emeralda> *studies Charlotte* Uh huh. *pad waddles over to the others* Lets get the others home and get this gunk off before the two go insane and kill us
<DeathStar> -Final Scene-
<DeathStar> Location: Aquarius/Maka
<DeathStar> *the fleet has been set up around Maka while Yuki studies her information on the planet*
<DeathStar> <Yuki> So why would the Dark Ones want to take out little girls?
<Xanatos> <Pepper> They're chicken shits.
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Maybe, but I just have a bad feeling there is more to it than this. After the battle of the well, it feels like they're changing their tactics
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Because they would make a great resource for their war.
<Xanatos> <Pepper> Wasn't that evil Maka girl there? Maybe they sensed her strength and wanted somma that.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> Do you think I could be a magic girl?
<DeathStar> *she muses*
<Seraphna> Cookie> Mirei, you ARE a magic girl.
<DeathStar> <Mireille> I AM?
<Alicia> <Hotaru> "There's also that the Maka are the best counter for the Dark Ones we know right now."
<Jackieness> <Airym> "I shall provide you with the relevant literature, Mireille."
<Seraphna> Cookie> You're the best kind, a spirit girl.
<DeathStar> *Mireille beams at Airym and the others*
<DeathStar> *As they talk, there's the briefest Dark One radar noise on the ship near Maka*
<Jackieness> <Airym> "Sensors received a ping with a Dark One signature."
<DeathStar> <Mireille> One moment
<DeathStar> *Mireille holds out her hands*
<DeathStar> *the screen enlarges as Mireille brings up what she was observing with the Aquarius. A tiny darkling ship, usually from a Capital Dark One ship, which indicates the fleet must be a jump or two a way, warped in and went down to Maka. It's not big enough to seed the world or attack. But a Dark One or three is on the planet*
<Sara> * Erica eyes it
<Sara> <Erica> Well, that isn't great news
<Alicia> <Michiru> "Infiltrators?"
<Sara> <Erica> Though I won't be shocked if they have it taken care of
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> And if they sent their main leaders to attack?
<DeathStar> <Yuki> They probably do have it taken care of. But it seems weird to me they sent one tiny ship
<Seraphna> Angela> Those six were pretty damn tough.
<DeathStar> <Yuki> Should we go down or warn them?
<Seraphna> Angela> A team going after them might be a good choice.
<ChadWinters`> <Idlet> Indeed. Hmmm. Isn't there a creature that the Maka hunt down? If it were to turn into a Dark One
<Jackieness> <Airym> *tries to keep a lock on the tiny ship*
<DeathStar> *the tiny ship seems to have landed somewhere on the Maka homeworld near where all their adventures*
<DeathStar> *have been*
<Jackieness> <Airym> *sends the landing site to the mains creen*
<Alicia> <Michiru> "Want me to head down?"
<DeathStar> <Adeline> *plots to learn more about the Maka's power*
<DeathStar> <Cheryl> Well, that might be necessary. *pats Michiru* Lets get ready if it's called for
<DeathStar> -TBC in 481-
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