The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 468

Session Start: Mon Jun 22 07:13:06 2020
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<DeathStar> Date: 10-641.5.31 - a few days after Fumoffu Session 15
<DeathStar> Location: The Academy
<DeathStar> 6* The team is in the manor, in full summer break right now and the Academy is on the emptier side of students. Celes has gathered some reports from the Peacekeepers and other matters to go over
<DeathStar> <Celes> So I've been going over reports, seeing what all needs to be resolved before we decide to use that portal
<Seraphna> **Jaime seems relaxed despite the heat, of course her clothes are actually just mud so she’s probably not feeling the heat as much as heavily clothed people. She is contemplating a large vegetable.**
<DeathStar> *Erevis has her hands clapsed together, quietly glancing at Jaime, then not away. Gwen rocks in his seat. Selena plays with her sword*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *is fanning herself because she refuses to give up her fashion sense, even if it is impractical*
<Seraphna> **Jaime seems to notice, then shifts to sit closer to her mother**
<DeathStar> *then away
<Xanatos> 6* Xan scratches the side of his face, staring at the ceiling.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I think right now the only real matter is the Kingdoms and the outside forces effecting them. Which we believe we might have an idea of, but the question is - how are they doing it.
<DeathStar> <Celes> *spreads her hands* And how we might help Sasha and the others resolve it
<Seraphna> Jaime> Shapeshifters right?
<DeathStar> <Selena> You mean Lana is right about something?
<DeathStar> *she jokes*
<ChadWinters> 6Id floats. 1"I believe they were part of it."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Hey!"
<Seraphna> Talia> Lana has big brain!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Mmmm-hmmm!"
<Xanatos> 6* Simon has various notes spread out before him, then pauses and begins to stack them back up in a neat pile.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Okay. So we believe the Shapeshifters and the Serpents are working together because they want us broken down to get the tree. But how are they sowing discord to do it. Rumors?
<DeathStar> *she glances at everyone*
<Ari`> * Nicolette listens quietly, playing with a pencil in one hand
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Just takes a couple shapeshifters to have everyone at each other's throats."
<Xanatos> <Simon> Rumormongering is effective at sowing discord, but it typically takes time.
<DeathStar> <Celes> *hms* So you think maybe a few leaders have been replaced?
<ChadWinters> <Id> Rumors, bribery. Offering false evidence.
<Alicia> * Sparkling listens quietly too, glad to have a reasonable excuse to take a break from studying, despite everything
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hate to say it, but it’s possible some higher ups have been replaced.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I'd say it's likely."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Leaders or some like...trusted advisor types.
<ChadWinters> <Id> All one has to do is find the weak link in a chain and go afer it.
<DeathStar> *Celes jots on the board* Okay. Before we go, I think we need to discreetly investigate all the leaders. *peers at Xanatos* And their advisors.
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "The chancellor!"
<Seraphna> Jaime> The good news is they’d still be alive, the Hunters seem to need the hosts to be alive to retain their forms.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Right, the evil vizier!"
<Alicia> * Sparkling nods to Lana. She gets it.
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "They must be incredibly organized to pull this off... I can't think they're operating with a cell structure, with the numbers they have."
<ChadWinters> <Id> It's most likely several groups pooling their resources together.
<DeathStar> <Selena> Why is that Nico?
<Seraphna> Jaime> The Serpents Group seems to be a fairly large one. There’s only one Serpent but his followers are... culty?
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Well... it's efficiency, mostly. A bunch of isolated groups acting for an overall goal, is much more... messy."
<ChadWinters> <Id> You're not wrong, but if one of the groups more or lesses convinces everone to follow their plan than it will become more stream lined
<DeathStar> <Selena> I believe I read the report that there's only a few shapeshifters left.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "It probably helps that their actions likely aren't based on whether another group succeeded or failed."
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "With how clean all this influence is... there's no signs of them misreading each other's intentions."
<DeathStar> <Selena> That Lorelei group has been weeding them down. I think it went down from 30 to like 24.
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods** Even like, 10 in any of the large galactic regions was enough to turn them on their heads.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Like I said, you don't need that many."
<ChadWinters> <Id> Which would dictate someone gave them a plan to follow that's working well enough that no one's argueing it
<DeathStar> *Celes writes Leaf, her own name, Helen, Kalam, Jules, Qui, Shinobu, Sasha, and Sasha as the leader names, then Lumi as the Alliance leader's name. Then writes Advisors name's down with Eve's down for the Hapian and for Qui's the name is Acyone - the rest are ???*
<DeathStar> *Likely replacing Gwen while he is busy*
<DeathStar> <Celes> These are the people we will need to investigate over the next few weeks
<Seraphna> Alita> I’m not sure but I believe it would be hard for Mykel himself to be replaced considering our bond.
<DeathStar> *Selena raises her eyebrow at Celes' name being on there*
<Xanatos> <Simon> Hm. So where to begin. Nicolette and Sparkling, do you think you would be able to sense? I believe we've used Maka in the past for that.
<DeathStar> (Yeah ignore Jules it's Mykel now)
<ChadWinters> <Id> They do seem to be the best radar's for them currently.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Maybe ... maybe we could work with the Maka to figure our and duplicate their detection power?"
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I think so."
<DeathStar> *Erevis pauses, glancing at a message on ehr datapad*
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "How would you do that, though?"
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "I mean, the cards have never steered me wrong. But..." She ponders.
<DeathStar> <Selena> It would be useful but I thought these elite Shapeshifters gave you two trouble
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... *stands up suddenly*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...magic AND science?"
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "That's why I'm not just saying 'yes'."
<Seraphna> **Jaime is close to leaning on Erevis at this point like she’s gravitating to her, she pauses and looks up** Momma?
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "What's wrong?"
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Given how well Sparkling can do it too, maybe we should see if we can recruit some other Maka to our cause?"
<DeathStar> <Celes> *nods to Nicolette and Sparkling* Please do. How about that Sabrina girl
<DeathStar> *then glances at Erevis standing up*
<ChadWinters> <Id> Perhaps a small army of them would be able to find them easier
<Xanatos> <Xan> What's up? 6* He asks Erevis
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am going to the PAX. Excuse me. Lenneth is planning her phase 2 plan to challenge the other me. I am going to go talk since she seems to want me to join her.
<DeathStar> *moves to exit the room*
<Seraphna> **Jaime hops yo to head after her**
<Seraphna> *up
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...soooo...politics?"
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Politics." *follows*
<DeathStar> <Celes> I feel like I am missing something
<Xanatos> <Xan> ... 6* He rubs the bridge of his nose and moves to follow.
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "I'm sure Sabrina would help. But maybe we could get others? I mean, they likely have realized that we Maka have been trouble for them. So even untrained Maka, hanging around government, would likely disrupt them."
<Alicia> <Sparkling> "I always do at times like this."
<Ari`> <Nicolette> *pauses* "I mean, untrained in tracking, not in fighting. I don't mean rookies."
<ChadWinters> <Id> Hmmm. It would seem that a change of power is in motion.
<Xanatos> <Simon> It would be as if a person with your face arrived and took over as the ruler of Hapian. Her and her family continue to try and reclaim what is theirs. 6* He says to Celes.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Anyway, if we could duplicate the Maka detetction power, we won't be limited to having Maka volunteers... especially since that would put the Maka in danger."
<Alicia> <Sparkling> *looking to Simon* "That sounds like shapeshifters too."
<ChadWinters> <Id> The Maka are very strong. I doubt that they would be put in any real danger
<DeathStar> *Celes nods to Simon* Well, if our plan is to try to get more Maka, we might need to go through the PAX or EarthGov. Lana - you can do your tests if you like. Someone, please to go the PAX and see about if we can get volunteers for down the road. The rest of us should study the various people on the baord
<DeathStar> *board
<DeathStar> <Gwen> You know
<DeathStar> <Gwen> If we try to get more Maka, that might just make the enemy target the,
<DeathStar> *them
<Seraphna> Alita> True, though it would also force them out of cover.
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Well... yeah, but this is more than a local threat."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...that was my point..."
<ChadWinters> <Id> I would imagine that they consider the Maka a threat already.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> *rubs Lana* I know
<DeathStar> *he whispers in Lana's ear*
<Seraphna> Talia> Talia will ask her spies for info.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...boom..."
<DeathStar> *Gwen nods*
<DeathStar> <Selena> You have...spies?
<Xanatos> <Simon> I'm sorry. What's happening now?
<Seraphna> Talia> Yeppers! All the Kitties. I speak Kitty and Meow Like Languages.
<DeathStar> <Selena> ..... who are you again?
<Seraphna> Talia> I'm Talia!
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "...I suppose being unnoticed is a good trait for a spy."
<ChadWinters> <Id> Celes wants us to start looking in to the Leaders and their advisors to see if any have been replaced by Hunters
<DeathStar> <Celes> Also I'd like someone to go to the PAX to talk to their leaders about getting more Maka
<DeathStar> <Celes> Any volunteers?
<Seraphna> Alita> Apart from checking on Mykel and Ceilia, I suppose I could?
<Xanatos> <Simon> Yes I was confused about Talia. Either way, Lana if you need my assistance I will provide whatever help I may. Whomever goes to the PAX, please take BIX I do believe he's getting bored of his normal patrol route.
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Well... there's no class right now, so I'm caught up. It's probably good to talk to Sabrina about this in person."
<ChadWinters> <Id> I can send a copy of me with BIX to the PAX while I help with you here
<DeathStar> *Celes nods and rises* Okay. Let us be off then. *she lets those who are going to the PAX be off, and those who are investigating to do so, and those are being mad scientists*
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: PAX
<DeathStar> *Erevis arrives on the PAX, looking annoyed as she moves to the bar, unaware Nicolette and the rest are following in a few minutes*
<DeathStar> *she seems to be in a sour mood, muttering to herself about her children*
<Seraphna> **Jaime trails after her, having run out after her and looking a bit ashamed with the muttering**
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I'm sure she's not meaning you."
<DeathStar> *who knows, after the Jaime incident in Fumoffu 15*
<Xanatos> <Xan> It's not been a good few days.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Well I did kinda screw up giving Empress that opening to get at her with.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am sure this is Lenneth's response to that
<Seraphna> **Jaime frowns, conflicted a bit, possibly with either supporting Lenneth's push or wanting to protect her sister**
<DeathStar> *they arrive in the bar where they see Lenneth off to the side, and Ren is having a surprise birthday party by Taiga. Erevis stops, looking even more annoyed, if possible, at the cheer going on as Taiga brings out a cake and Charlotte for Ren, in a Dark sexy outfit*
<DeathStar> *right as Nicolette, Alita, Id, and Bix catch up*
<Seraphna> *Si is there to celebrate with Taiga and Ren**
<DeathStar> <Ren> Mooom
<Xanatos> 6* BIX blinks and runs over to cheer and clap.
<Seraphna> **Jaime just keeps quiet for now**
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... is this how birthdays work now? *she watches the party*
<DeathStar> *Sabrina blows a streamer*
<Xanatos> <Valen> Everyone we know is desparately horny, even when they're getting some. It's...weird.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan sits down across from Lenneth.
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "H-huh? Did we shift realities again...?"
<DeathStar> *Erevis takes a seat with Xanatos*
<Jackieness> <Moira> *is slurping on a milkshake*
<Seraphna> **Jaime moves to take a seat with her family**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Happy birthday to you, Ren! Happy birthday to you! *She sings* <Ren> *hides her face*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yo. 6* He says to Lenneth with a serious look before smiling and winking.
<Seraphna> Si> Happy Birthday Dear Reeeeeen!
<Jackieness> <Noire> "This is a bit much." *adjusts her glasses*
<Alicia> * Charlotte moves up to cuddle with Ren. "Happy Birthday."
<Jackieness> <Moira> "I guess we're the most sane ones here."
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I'd complain about the timing, but you can't do much about it."
<DeathStar> *Ren flusters and hugs back* Thanks everyone. *her tail wags rapidly*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Hey dad.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Seem's a bit public for that kind of outfit.
<DeathStar> *she smiles, then peers at Erevis* Mom. I'm glad you came.
<Seraphna> **Jaime waves gently**
<DeathStar> *Rachael eyes Durt, a cold look flashing in her eyes for a moment, but it looks like the meditation kicks in* mm
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "... I still haven't gotten used to Xanatos having daughters."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Anyway..." *stands and tugs at her collar, turning into Reikana in an idol outfi before singing a more impressive birthday song*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Oh? *she studies Kyouki and Erevis* Oh.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Remember the lady I said I was totally shipping with Momma?
<Jackieness> <Moira> "...easy there, Rach..."
<DeathStar> *Ren leans against Charlotte and listens while Taiga cuts them cake*
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods to Kyo** This is her.
<DeathStar> <Rachel> Yeah yeah
<Xanatos> <Xan> They were raised without my expertise, so they turned out good.
<DeathStar> *she nods to Moira*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Hey. I vaguely recall a future you did
<DeathStar> *Lenneth waves her hand*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Did you turn out fine there too?"
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Well yeah
<DeathStar> <Rachael> *pats Moira's back*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Lenneth practically raised me alongside Momma. E-Even if we're almost the same age.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I got you a present." *hands Ren a small box*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Look, Mom - and Dad. I got a plan. But I could use your help.
<DeathStar> *Ren takes the present and slowly opens it*
<DeathStar> *Sabrina moves over to Nicolette* Hello!
<Alicia> * Inside is... a ring.
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *ends the song and then bows*
<DeathStar> *offers her a party hat*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan peeks out of a foxhole and sneaks some of Valen's food**
<DeathStar> *Ren blinks, then flusters and her ears perk up and looks a little teary eyed* Charlotte... *she wipes at her eyes and dive hugs her after putting it on* Yes!
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Oh! Sabrina! I'm a little surprised to see you here... how are you doing?"
<Seraphna> Si> I think a season of weddings is coming up.
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I'm good. I came to enjoy the party and see what an engagement was like
<DeathStar> *Taiga films it all*
<Alicia> * Charlotte kisses Ren in response
<DeathStar> *Ren returns the kiss and Sabrina watches it all, fascinatedly innocent*
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'm done, Kae you can have the rest. 6* He look at Rachael for a moment then look back to the Charlotte/Ren thing.
<Seraphna> **Kaelan huffs at her mischief being thwarted, but eats it**
<DeathStar> *Rachael softens up and smiles. Vesper claps her hands, in a waitress outfit*
<Xanatos> <Xan> A plan?
<Xanatos> 6* Bix pops a party popper and then claps.
<Xanatos> <Bix> Part EEEEEEEEE
<ChadWinters> <6Durt pops the top off a whiskey bottle and takes a pull
<Jackieness> <Reikana> *heads into the restroom*
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "My head's spinning a bit. I didn't expect to walk in on something like this."
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> So, my idea is this. The Empress is keeping her power by pretending to mom. But I am the true Empress. All we need to do is appear as a family and talk to the public, and the leaders, as a family, and get the message out, with mom, that she did not take back the leadership because I was a bad leader.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> And it was a coup. If I wasn't so distracted with family issues I would have thought of this much earleir
<DeathStar> *earlier
<Jackieness> <Moira> *finishes her milkshake and pushes the empty glass away*
<DeathStar> *Erevis listens, eyes closed* And if she goes hostile and uses the power of the ship?
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Why did you come here?
<DeathStar> *Lenneth thinks* I haven't come up with an idea to counter that yet. But if we remain afraid of her we'll never get anywhere
<Seraphna> **Jaime muses** You may want to run this with Athena first too. Considering you'll have to basically put her side of the ship against the other.
<ChadWinters> <Id> If she wanted to do that, then why didn't she already?
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> I'll do that if mom and dad agree first
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Well... we kinda need your help with something."
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> How so?
<Xanatos> <Xan> It's a non-violent solution. I like that. But I'm not sure we have enough firepower to take her on should she retaliate.
<DeathStar> *Ren sits up and pulls Charlotte up with her* <Taiga> Congratulations, you two
<DeathStar> *she hugs them both*
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Yes. It is hard to deal with ultimate ship.
<DeathStar> <Lenneth> Anyway, I'll go talk to Athena
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I don't believe she'd risk innocents, but that doesn't exactly make things easy."
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "We need some more Maka-magic." She glances around, wondering if it's safe to talk here.
<DeathStar> *she hugs Xanatos and runs off*
<Seraphna> **Jaime muses** After Athena, you'll want to talk to the other Progenitors on teh ship.
<Seraphna> **Jaime says before she goes**
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Oh? *she looks around and steps out of the bar*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan watches her run off, then slowly glances at Erevis.
<DeathStar> *Vesper begins to clean up the room*
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Finding and dealing with monsters."
<Seraphna> **Jaime seems to eye the table like she's working on a poker face**
<Xanatos> 6* BIX helps Vesper, totally forgetting he's supposed to be here to help Nicolette and Alita.
<Seraphna> **ALita muses, eyeing a ship guide** There appears to be a diplomatic area... do we have a space there?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *looks thoughtful* ... hrn. *she glances at Xanatos* I admit it is not a bad idea, but it all comes down to what the Empress will do. Lenneth is not a Progenitor to steal her power
<DeathStar> *the diplomatic areas are all on the Empress' side*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Oh my. On your planet?
<ChadWinters> <Id> I believe based on the data I've collected from some of the others, think that all the Empress wants is you to surpass her.
<Seraphna> **Alita shrugs** We must go past their gates and consult the guards.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "... interesting."
<Seraphna> **Jaime fidgets just a bit and turns to order a drink**
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Yeah... they're trying to destablize Geyze."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *to Id* Surpass her? That is unlikely. I lost to her in combat and even with my training, I could not win to her as she is now
<Seraphna> Alita> Let us cross into this other Kingdom then and seek their aid.
<ChadWinters> <Id> And all that power she has, what did that do for her in her turn?
<ChadWinters> <Id> If it was truely that useful, she wouldn't be in our's, would she?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Momma?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Sometimes, Id, a broken sword, even reforged is not as strong.
<Seraphna> Jaime> How long has it been since you last visited Aunt Ao?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *steps out of the women's room and heads back to the Ren faire*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Hm? A few months.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Who say's it has to be reforged in to a sword?
<Seraphna> Jaime> Maybe you should see her, she was sick after all.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina thinks*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Anything we can do?
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "What are you suggesting?"
<DeathStar> *Ren sits on Charlotte's lap, looking super happy*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Just for Momma to see how Aunt Ao is doing. **She shrugs innocently** She is family.
<DeathStar> <Vesper> Thank you, Mister
<DeathStar> *she tells BIX*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Mister Bix! 6* He gives a thumbs up.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I meant Id."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Well this was nice.
<DeathStar> <Vesper> Mister BIX. *she holds out her hand*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> *looks to Rachael* "Feeling better now?"
<ChadWinters> <Id> She failed to save her turn, so she ran here and is most likely acting as a gate for you to find a way past her. Find one. 6
<Xanatos> <Xan> .... man I don't like all this. I know old Erevis, she's not going to take this lightly.
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Well... that's the thing. Sparkling and I have had good results in, um... feeling them out. We're hoping that other Maka can do the same."
<DeathStar> *Erevis folds her hands* For the record, all of you who trying to drop hints but might as well be speaking plainly like I am an idiot child
<Seraphna> Jaime> You know I've spent some time with her. I can say this, she's not Momma. Even if they look similar and even think somewhat the same, she lived a very different life.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am seeking my on way to strength. Why do you think I am on Geyze?
<ChadWinters> <Id> Then maybe tell her that outright. Ask for time but tell her it'l lbe worth it
<Seraphna> Jaime> I know you are... Momma. I started on the same path after I saw that you took up a Pact.
<Xanatos> <Xan> You want me to jack you up with laser eyes and nanites? I know a guy. 6* He winks and then rubs Erevis' back slightly.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *she narrows her eyes, beginning to act more like when she was younger* Perhaps I simply do not wish to be like that woman and play her game. Maybe I do not want to walk her path. Maybe I know exactly what she wants
<DeathStar> *she slams her hands down hard enough - to hurt herself*
<Seraphna> **Jaime quickly hides a look, easy because concern replaced it when she hurt her hands** Momma!
<Seraphna> **Si looks over, than nods** Use your own Kung Fu, Erevis!
<DeathStar> *Sabrina muses* So you want more of us to come help you find monsters. Oh. Hm. We might could go to Maka, or we could maybe ask the leader of the PAX to contact our planet and have them come. Since I think the Suisen Empire is allied!
<Seraphna> **Darn bunnies and their hearing**
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Let her choose her own path."
<Seraphna> Alita> That would be great. We could use many of your Girl Mages.
<DeathStar> *Erevis rubs her wrists* ... that was unbecoming of me
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Understandable, though."
<Xanatos> <Xan> You're acting like me now, I think I'm a bad influence.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Yeah, but the party is dying down."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Yeah.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Don't worry, whatever you decide, I'm there. You know that. I understand the kids not willing to let this all go though.
<DeathStar> *Erevis frowns and thinks on it*
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks at her wrists** Are they okay? I could get some nanites from Jen.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I will be fine
<DeathStar> *Sabrina motions Nicolette to come with her* Let's go talk to someone. *As they move to go, an alarm goes off on Taiga's datapad*
<Xanatos> <Valen> I need to talk to you later, I have some stuff I've been working on. 6* He says to Rachael, then hops up and runs out.
<Seraphna> **Jaime nods, clearly still quite in Erevis' camp**
<Ari`> * Nicolette follows after Sabrina
<DeathStar> *Rachael blinks*
<Xanatos> 6* Bix pauses and jerks up at the sound of an alarm.
<Alicia> * Charlotte watches Valen leave, thinking
<Seraphna> Si> Ut oh. The Taigabell.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "That was weird."
<DeathStar> <Ren> I wonder what that boy is thinking these days. *her ears perk up at the alarm*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *checks it* .... Everyone with me. *she suddenly grabs Xanatos and drags him*
<Seraphna> **Si blinks and moves to follow**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I--- ... *she eyes that*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Hey, grand-theft Dad.
<Alicia> * Charlotte moves to follow
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... did she just steal my man?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Mmmmm..." *heads out of KAt's place*
<DeathStar> *head tilt*
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think she's planning to make him pilot something, we should go with.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "...perhaps it's time to intervene."
<Xanatos> <Xan> What is happening!?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I could use you
<ChadWinters> 6Id spins a bit confused
<Seraphna> **Jaime hops up to follow**
<DeathStar> <Taiga> You are the second of third best pilot in the universe or something on your holonet profile
<Xanatos> <Xan> .......what's a holonet profile?
<Seraphna> **Jaime gently leads Erevis after them**
<DeathStar> *Taiga brings it up. It looks like someone made a profile with Xanatos and it shows a picture of him by his shuttle and information on him
<Xanatos> <Xan> Second or third....not first. That's a real quick to the bits, I gotta sayl
<Xanatos> (kick to the bits*)
<Seraphna> Jaime> I remember setting up his datapad but I don't think I made a social profile for him.
<DeathStar> *Erevis follows along. They are led to the Tiger Cruiser*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I think Darien proclaims himself to be the best
<Seraphna> Jaime> I think we know who made it then.
<Jackieness> <Moira> "What do you think is up?" *glances at Rchael*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> *Eating food* Eh.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Hey this is a cool looking ship.
<DeathStar> *waves hand*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Isn't it just?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I would use the Aquarius but... *she motions at it and Yuki walking around with Robo Erica*
<Seraphna> Si> The Tiger Cruiser!
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Issues
<Jackieness> <Mira> "Fair enough. A burger platter over here."
<Jackieness> <Moira> "Fair enough. A burger platter over here."
<Xanatos> <Xan> You're Cheryl's kid right? What do you need?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Andrea sent a message just now. With a location and with a message: I need this place destroyed stat.
<DeathStar> *Taiga gets onto the ship and waves Kaelan to the captain's seat*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan blinks and gets in the seat**
<DeathStar> *Ren takes a seat and Erevis sits down silently*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Wait. I'm sorry I'm destroying something now?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I guess she's found a Dark One target then.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "My mother?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> You don't think you're up to it?
<ChadWinters> <Id> And it needs a pilot to do that? Couldn't your AI just pilot it?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Then I'd certainly going."
<Xanatos> <Xan> I've done plenty of bad things, I maybe need to know more before I commit mass destruction.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It might could pilot it, but what if there's a small delay that human reaction couldn't do it
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well, when we get there, you can make the call. How's that?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *boards the tiger Cruiser and steps on to the bridge*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> If Andrea is giving a Targer, all you need to know is it's likely the new Dark Ones.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You know I'm coming."
<Alicia> * Charlotte takes a seat next to Ren
<DeathStar> *Erevis frowns, wondering what Andrea is getting them into. Ren squeezes Charlotte's hand*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Our Clan leader is a strong one. **she sniffs**
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah alright.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "How very true."
<Xanatos> 6* Xan takes a seat and looks over the system for a few minutes to sort out how it's set up.
<Seraphna> **Jaime muses** If it's Dark Ones, we'll want to have Psionic Dampeners ready. And... Thena.
<DeathStar> *Taiga hands him a manual to read and the ship heads off. Meanwhile*
<Seraphna> **Thena pops on board** I have been suuuuuummmooned!
<DeathStar> *still on the PAX*
<DeathStar> *Sabrina has led Nicolette, Alita, and BIX, if they came with Nicolette, to the guard station*
<DeathStar> <Ao> .. *a shorter version of Erevis, with red hair and clearly related - her sister, the woman crossed her arms*
<DeathStar> <Ao> ... what do you want?
<Seraphna> **Alita approaches, acting like they're stepping up to a castle gate** We are here to see the Diplomats, specifically those who can help us with Maka.
<Xanatos> 6* BIX marches, almost getting pulled along with the Taiga group but saw Nico and Sabrina leaving and ran to catch up. He pauses and leans forward to look at Ao.
<DeathStar> *Ao glances at Leyeah, who works guard duty with her*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Hello Erevis. You = younger. Tell Bix. Your Secret.
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> I'm guessing from the LARPing costumes they're from Geyze.
<DeathStar> <Ao> Eh? I'm Ao, her sister. *huffs* Why is it the Geyze people are all strange.
<DeathStar> *Ao motions at them to follow her*
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "...Larp?"
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> Live Action RolePlaying.
<Seraphna> Leyaeh> And no idea, they turned Jaime into a hippie.
<Xanatos> <BIX> My role = Security officer. 6* He makes a guard pose, standing rigid, then moves after Ao.
<Ari`> * Nicolette doesn't get it.
<Seraphna> **Alita follows, trying to continue the air of someone in Royalty.**
<DeathStar> *as they are moving along, Ao pauses and gets a transmission*
<DeathStar> *then nods to Leyaeh and redirects them into a room. Sabrina blinks as the room is a white room with a view of space, outside being a pretty nebula. A conference table with the table having a device to bring up information for meetings, connected to the holovid*
<DeathStar> *and chairs all around the table*
<DeathStar> <Ao> Sit here please and wait a moment.
<Seraphna> **Alita shrugs and takes a seat**
<DeathStar> *Sabrina slowly sits. Ao takes up position*
<Seraphna> ALita> We need one of these... scrying devices for the meeting room.
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> It is hooked up to what they call the HoloNet. It is connected to all the information between all the rac3es
<Ari`> * Nicolette takes a seat, "...such a feeling in the air."
<Seraphna> Alita> Technology is a powerful magic indeed.
<Xanatos> 6* Bix looks at the device, trying to figure out how to connect to it.
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> *activates it and the screen floats in the air* Maka. *information on Maka begins to float in the air*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> See?
<Seraphna> Alita> Excellent... **She frowns** Right this is that Basic language... I understand it alright so far.
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Just speak into the screen whatever word or set of words to make it work, or type on this pad
<Xanatos> 6* Bix leans in and says "BIX" over and over again to try and make it pull up information on him.
<Seraphna> **Alita nods and begins to peruse**
<DeathStar> *it pulls up stuff on BIX that has been inputed over the hundreds of years*
<DeathStar> *by anyone*
<Seraphna> Alita> Umm... why are you so proliferate on here, BIX?
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Wow... I love information and all, but that seems excessive."
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> I think there's ways to narrow it
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> ... but I don't know how
<DeathStar> *hangs head*
<Seraphna> **Alita pokes around** Filters?
<DeathStar> *after moment or two, the Empress walks in, wearing a beautiful gown - she looks exactly like Erevis outside the white steak and moves to sit at the head of the table*
<DeathStar> <Empress> Greetings. I heard you wished to speak to a diplomat about needing help
<Seraphna> Alita> Oh, hello your Grace. It has been a while since you last visited us on the Council.
<Xanatos> 6* BIX look in awe at the information looking through it.
<Ari`> * Nicolette bows so quick she almost bonks the table
<DeathStar> <Empress> I continue to receive reports even if I do not come in person. *She waves her hand at Nicolette to relax*
<Seraphna> Alita> We suspect that our world has been infliltrated by the shapeshifters called Hunters? We understand the Maka are quite capable of detecting them.
<DeathStar> <Empress> I was under the impression the Maka had trouble detecting them outside vague feelings. Something has changed?
<Seraphna> Alita> We are unsure, but even vague feelings would help narrow down the proverbial sewing needle in the kaystack.
<Seraphna> *haystack
<Ari`> * Nicolette relaxes a little, but fidgets with her deck of cards. "That's not... untrue, but it's really been our best method so far." She focuses on her mind on the cards, just making sure they don't detect a shapeshifter in this room.
<DeathStar> <Empress> *folds her hands together* There was one other who could detect elite Shapeshifters, but I believe it took a lot out of them. A person called Noire. *she muses and says the key words: Noire, Shapeshifters. Elite. And the information comes up about how under stress Noire was able to detect them but it did damage to her*
<Seraphna> ALita> Mmm, so it is possible the Dark Ones can detect them, or just this Noire?
<Xanatos> <BIX> Eh? 6* He seems confused at the information changing then sighs sadly.
<DeathStar> <Empress> I am not sure. You should speak with them and find out.
<DeathStar> <Empress> *to Nicolette* So you want some more of your brethren then to help?
<Xanatos> <BIX> Boy Maka? 6* His eyes go wide and he does a magical girl pose.
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "We're not sure how far the shapeshifter influence has spread... but if we can get people who can even get a 'nagging feeling', when one is about, that would be powerful." She pauses, "The thing is... we also know that Maka have other duties as well, so this really seems like an upper level decision."
<DeathStar> *BIX gets information on male Maka*
<DeathStar> *and how rare they are*
<Seraphna> Alita> We may need to talk to their higher ups then. This is a matter that should concern everyone.
<DeathStar> *The Empress nods* Well, I will politely ask the Maka homeworld if they have any experienced Maka they can spare. Maybe Sabrina can help out. *Sabrina perks up*
<DeathStar> <Empress> I will let you know what their answer is soon
<Seraphna> Alita> We believe the Hunters are working with the Serpent's Followers, the overall goal is to destaiblize the only power constantly watching Yggdrassil.
<DeathStar> <Empress> *nods*
<DeathStar> *The Empress hands them a way to get in touch with her on the maka front*
<Xanatos> <BIX> Yggdrassil. Tree. Serpants.
<DeathStar> *BIX gets ancient lore*
<Seraphna> Alita> Thank you for your time, your Grace.
<DeathStar> *Sabrina bows shakily*
<DeathStar> *As Ao gives them the side eye*
<Ari`> <Nicolette> "Thank you."
<Xanatos> <BIX> Goodbye Erevis. Goodbye young Erevisnoactuallysister Ao.
<DeathStar> *The Empress tilts her head at that name, but accepts it - she is playing a role*
<DeathStar> <Empress> *bows to Nicolette and rises, stepping out*
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> Well, that well. I guess.
<DeathStar> <Sabrina> IT is a pleasure to work with you, Nico!
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> Location: Tiger Cruiser
<DeathStar> *the team flies through hyperspace*
<Jackieness> <Noire> *sneezes* "..what someone talking about me?"
<DeathStar> <Ren> Captain. *she whines at Kaelan* Where's the food? *she tries to be annoying since Kaelan is Captain*
<DeathStar> *Zegretta leans against the back of Kaelan's seat*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan has a tentacle hang Ren upside down over some cake**
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *TK tides up Xanatos' console and area, at the pilot area*
<DeathStar> <Ren> *slowly takes it*
<DeathStar> <Ren> ... Char...
<DeathStar> <Ren> ...heeelp
<Alicia> <Charlotte> *eyes Kaelan*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> What? I'm feeding her.
<Alicia> * Charlotte rescues Ren, and takes over the duty of feeding her
<DeathStar> *Ren eats from Charlotte*
<Xanatos> <Xan> So. Does this ragtag bunch not have an actual helmsman?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Generally Cookie does it.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We typically rotate which has mixed results
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But yeah Cookie is the main one
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Oh yeah, if you see any baked goods in that piloting pit, don't eat them.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> The girl likes her psychadelics.
<DeathStar> *the proximity alarm goes off and they exit hyperspace over a planet being seeded but oddly the process seems to be having problems. There's a God ping from those with it as someone down there is dealing with the seeds; but in space, there is a massive mew Dark One ... something. A ship isn't just able to describe it, it is simply massive, the blotting out the sky with it's size (cont)
<Xanatos> <Xan> May be worthwile to hire out someone to do the job. Wouldn't want all this hard work to go to waste.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Tell me, do we have anything powerful enough to actually level a Dakr One infested world?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Holy Crap.
<ChadWinters> <Id> It would appear that something is different about this seeding
<Xanatos> <Xan> Jesus, I've seen some shit in my day but this is new.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... I feel inadequate again."
<ChadWinters> <Id> And it would appear that whatever is halting it, has drawn the ire of the Dark Ones
<Seraphna> Kaelan> There's a God down there fighting off the World Seeding. Of course, it looks like the warriors are already hatching and that thing is... what the hell is that thing?
<DeathStar> (would you all stop typping am oment)
<DeathStar> 6* It looks like it could be a mechanical organic planet, it is so big, with seeds hanging on the bottom and there's Dark One Ships on the sides and stuff like the PAX Towers on the top. It's so big, much like the Death Star, their ship could fly into and navigate through the areas and would be insignificent in the ravines. And there's no obvious weakpoint*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Why would a God fight off seeds?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I was right...
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Because why would a God want something to end it's reign?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> It's a vague memory of the past life, but I remembered the Dark Ones and the Gods didn't exactly get along... I guess both being enemies of ours doesn't automatically make them allies of each other.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "MAybe they just outright grew a mobile Dark Well world."
<Xanatos> <Xan> We need more information. Any scans you can get. I would warn that they'd pick up a scan and know we're here but we dropped out close enough they probably already know.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It pains me to say this, but I think I'm out of my league here."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Thena, focus on that Mind Shield thing you can do in case they try to knock out half the crew.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Why would it pain you to admit something?
<DeathStar> <Ren> Right. *moves to handle the scans. The Dark One drops another seed on what appears to be a Erusian outer world without a lot of defenses*
<Alicia> * Charlotte glares at Id
<Seraphna> **Thena uses her Telepathic Bond to link up with anyone with a low Mind Stat**
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Maybe that's why we can't pinpoint the soul well.
<DeathStar> *so far the monsterous ship hasn't bothered with them; information begins to come up*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I think Andrea's pinpointed it and needs to give us the exact location.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Taiga, are you friends with Erusia? They might want to know what's going on here.
<DeathStar> *it looks like on the sides are Dark One Ships, strong ones, but are inactive*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Let me get in touch with them. *she moves to comms*
<DeathStar> *Kaelan's comms crackle*
<Seraphna> **Kaelan taps it** Hello?
<DeathStar> <Andrea> You all joined us I take it? *she can be heard helping someone with the Seed monsters below, and throwing Marcus at them. Dias and X can be heard, too*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "We're here! Just tell us what to do!"
<Xanatos> <Xan> What the hell have you gotten us into!? 6* He shouts at Kaelan's comm
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Yes, there's a God wth you too? And Ow. My ears Durran.
<Seraphna> **Kaelan flicks her large Fox Ears**
<DeathStar> <Ren> There's 25 Dark One Ships on that thing. <Andrea on comms> Yeah. One that looks like Lenneth. Even has a Knight with her.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Lenny is here...
<Xanatos> <Xan> Ah shit.
<Seraphna> Kalean> Well they're kind of allies. Try to keep them safe. Where are we attacking?
<Jackieness> <Noire> *moves over* "Mother!"
<ChadWinters> <Durt> You might want to let them know there's a giant planet sized thing about to bear down upon them
<DeathStar> <Andrea on comms> Basically, that thing is a new thing I've never seen and it's making finding the Well of souls troublesome. It's like a Seeder and keeps seeding new worlds. IF you can just do enough damage to put it out of commission for a while, that'll be enough. *pauses* Hey Noire
<DeathStar> <Andrea on comms> Anytime I tried to get near the thing with Marcus, I was overwhelmed by the troops on board, so clearly a ship is needed
<Seraphna> Kaelan> That thing looks like it outclasses the PAX.
<Jackieness> <Noire> *looks up* "...do we have anything to do the job?"
<ChadWinters> <Id> Perhaps it's there answer to it.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> In fact, I want to bet it's core is a PAX.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "... The Empresses old PAX?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I doubt that
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Nah, probably just an old derelict.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Isn't there only one PAX?
<Seraphna> Kalean> From what I understand, the Progenitors had a ton of these long ago.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *she hangs up* the Erusians are alerted.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> The PAX is one of a kind, but it might be a Progenitor ship, I cannot deny that
<Seraphna> Kaelan> That's what I mean.
<Xanatos> <Xan> ... 6* He drums his fingers as he eyes the seeding ship, looking for any vulnerabilities. Engines, weapons, viewports that could be destroyed to cause chaos.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> It might even be one bigger than the PAX.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> But I would think that it might have been found by now
<ChadWinters> <Id> So how do we want to try and disable that?
<DeathStar> *Ren brings up information for Xan*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Call the entire Templar military on it?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> As someone who was stranded out there for a year, lemme tell you something about the Undiscovered Region.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> There's a shitload of it.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "If we invite the Templars in, they may not leave."
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "I'd rather not bring them here."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Silver Lining, they might also get wiped out.
<DeathStar> <Ren> This is all I could get - scans are too hard on it. *the towers seem to be for communication and the seeds might could be destroyed; the ravines look like they might could be connected to the inner part of the ship, but there's a lot of defenses so they'd probably be destroyed*
<DeathStar> *but if Xanatos could make to the inner area, there might be areas to do a lot of damage*
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> This seems impossible
<Seraphna> Jaime> If Kaelan is right, then it would still follow Progenitor designs.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Meaning it has a core, and that core can be destroyed.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "But first we have to get at it."
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...I really wish I was alone in this. Then I could do dumb risky shit. Alright. Let's focus on the area where the seeds are coming out, if we damage that we can probably get it to retreat so that it can repair.
<ChadWinters> <Id> Do not fear for my safety.
<DeathStar> <TAiga> Well they're on the bottom
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Fair enough.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...does this thing still have that Tiger drive installed?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Yes
<ChadWinters> <Durt> That or it'll launch it's ships after us.
<DeathStar> <Ren> *holds Charlotte's hand, whispering to her*
<Xanatos> <Xan> It's going to launch it's ships at us as soon as we start moving.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "What would happen if you Tiger... 'Drove' in close promiximity to that ship?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We can do a sweep of the bottom and destroy as many seeds as we can. This will have the benefit of helping the morons on the ground, and Andrea and Lenny.
<Alicia> * Charlotte nods to Ren.
<Xanatos> <Xan> What's uh. A tiger drove.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> The Tiger Engine is meant for super far distances
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We'd probably overshoot them by... al ot
<Seraphna> Kaelan> We could wind up stranded in deep space again.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "I know, but it must have some serious power output, correct?"
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Not that I'd mind the company a second time.
<ChadWinters> <Id> She wants to use the the ship entering Tiger Drive to cause collateral damage
<DeathStar> <Ren> Like crash the Tiger Crusier into it?
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Like how you're not supposed to enter hyperspace in an atmosphere?"
<DeathStar> <Taiga> You're talking about Darien shit?
<Seraphna> Kaelan> She means use the jump's wake force to deal damage.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> With explosions
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Lets keep it in mind, in any case. It's a good escape route if things get too bad, too."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *thinks* Using the Tiger engine in close proximity would probably do nothing. If you used it inside it might do damage.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> A lot
<Xanatos> <Xan> I can get us inside. Probably.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Either way, you get what I'm saying?"
<ChadWinters> <Id> And that's if in theory, the ship can survive
<Seraphna> Thena> If we jump like that we will call it the Princess Thena Manuver, in honor of having Princess Thena here!
<Xanatos> <Xan> We might all die.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "So, in either case... yes."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ....
<Jackieness> <Noire> *turns toward Thena, shadows creeping out* "...it was MY IDEA!"
<Seraphna> **Kaelan frowns** Sounds like one of those suicide moves.
<ChadWinters> <Id> I believe with Tiaga AI and myself assisting, you will increase your chances.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I can try to get the teleporters up
<Seraphna> Thena> If it kills us we can call it the Noire manuver!
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I can't say it's even close to safe."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Really if I get us inside we can do a shitload of damage with the weapons, then jump out when we're done.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Oh no, if it kills us, it's the Thena manuever."
<Seraphna> Jaime> So you mean get us in, we teleport out, and the AIs fire up the drive.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Or we can do the seed thing which is safer and will still probably achieve what we want today.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Definately less of a risk.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Ok, so now ideas on getting us close."
<DeathStar> <Taiga A.I> ... *Said mew*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Lets take a vote
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I'm still pro-seed here. I have too many people to just be leaving behind.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Safe attack on the seeds or jump inside
<ChadWinters> <Id> I do not believe we will do enough damage attacking the seed's. We will have to contend with them deploying their ships.
<DeathStar> <Ren> S-Seeds?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I will vote what Xan wants
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I'm for the seeds.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Kids are here, seed's is my vote.
<Xanatos> <Xan> I promised Erevis I would stop doing stupid shit. So I'm voting Seeds.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Seeds it is."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Jump.
<DeathStar> <Taiga A.I> Abandoned by my mother
<Jackieness> <Noire> "OK, looks like I'm getting outvoted then."
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> Jump, Jump!
<Seraphna> Jaime> I'm for Seeds too. Can't imagine vanishing at this moment in time on Lenneth.
<Seraphna> **Kaelan blinks at Zeg.**
<DeathStar> <ZEgretta> It might take that thing out for good
<ChadWinters> <Id> If not, I would say it will damage it heavily.
<DeathStar> *Taiga motions at Xan to move in, since it looks like the seed thing wins*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I guess, I am for it if we can guarantee the lives of the crew.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We'll save Noire's plan for later then
<Xanatos> 6* Xan does a thumbs up and takes manual control, blasting them forward.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Well, we can always prepare for it later to shuffle the deck in our favor... I suppose."
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Well, regardless, Thena can toss mini clone motes of herself against it and go Hyper-nova with each one
<Seraphna> **Thena shrugs** Things go too bad, Jaime and I can teleport everyone to the surface with Andrea.
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Which is good because I don't think my Foxholes or Shadow Jumps reach that far yet.
<DeathStar> *as they near it, at first it looks like nothing will happen, then the massive vessel jsut lights up the sky, perhaps it is a good thing that they didn't come in close, since it would be OG city.*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Alright, everyone get ready.
<DeathStar> Left, Left, Left, Left, Up, Down, Right
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<DeathStar> 2
<Xanatos> rrrrdul
<Alicia> R,R,R,R,D,U,L
<DeathStar> *they avoid the first wave*
<Xanatos> <Xan> I should've stretched before this!
<Seraphna> **Thena readies her shield for the low minds, Jaime suppresses her psionics.**
<DeathStar> *the towers shift and a massive weapon appears, as more barrages come in*
<DeathStar> Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Down, Up, Left, Right, Down
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<Xanatos> dduurludrlu
<DeathStar> *they ship sylishly avoids as a major beam fires at them* <Taiga> That's bad. *it seems to be tracking them, no matter where Xanatos goes, the beam using the darkness of space to get bigger and bgiger*
<Seraphna> **Thena whispers and forms attack motes outside, some blood leaking out of her nose as red crystal encases them and they hurl towards the weapon, only Rio or Heaven would know what this does from previous experiences**
<DeathStar> *looking corrupted and evil*
<Xanatos> <Xan> What direction is the most power gun barrage on this thing, side or forward? 6* He calls out as he avoids the beam for now
<ChadWinters> <Id> Taiga, may I interface with the ship to help?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Please.
<DeathStar> *motions*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Shame there's no spirit engine here."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Front and back. The sides are pretty strong, too. *to Kyouki* I have some spirit engine capability but not a lot
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I can help a bit then."
<ChadWinters> 6Id flies to a terminal and lands on it, flickering a bit as it interfaces and begins to assist Xan passively.
<Seraphna> **Jaime closes her eyes and focuses, sending motes and rocks out in space at the enemy ship**
<DeathStar> *the weapon, not the beam, is hit*
<DeathStar> *two barrages are launched, with the corruped beam chases them*
<Alicia> * Kyouki moves to power the spirit engine.
<Seraphna> **Thena's crystal mines explode with Hyperspace when they hit, Jaime's just act like any meterite would when it strikes something**
<DeathStar> Up, Down, LEft, right, Down, Up, Left, right, Down, Left, Down, Down, Up, ELft, Right, Down, Up, Left, Down, Down, Up. Right, Left
<DeathStar> 10
<DeathStar> 9
<DeathStar> 8
<DeathStar> 7
<DeathStar> 6
<Xanatos> dulrudrluruudrludruudlr
<Alicia> durludrluruudrludruudlr
<DeathStar> *due to the assistant of Kyouki and Id, Xanatos would find the ship moving faster; meanwhile the atacks hit the ship and it smokes, but only does a little damage*
<DeathStar> *they near the seeds finally*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We are in range. That beam is nearly on uis
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Line up and let the cannons rip. And... let's let the beam follow us through them too.
<DeathStar> <Ren> *drags Charlotte away*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> That beam won't attack itself.
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> 3 Dark One Ships are launching. It looks like they are getting serious
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "It's time, then."
<Xanatos> 6* Xan hits the boosters for another quick burst of momentum this flicks off the flight assist and turns the ship to float in a strafe toward the seeds, opening fire with everything he can on them.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Might we upgrade Xanatos' pilot level? I think he deserves it."
<Seraphna> Thena> Ooooon it! **she pants and starts leaving large discs of crystal in their wake to start eating the beam**
<Seraphna> **Jaime follows her example and starts making matter out in space fly in the way of the beam itself**
<DeathStar> *Xanatos' attacks takes out 4 of 5 Seeds out of the multitude. They explode and gooy corrupted stuff splatters all over, and ... stuff floats off in space. The beam shoots past them, into the stuff by Thena and Jaime, destroying it, but getting smaller and smaller until it taps a seed*
<DeathStar> *4 or 5*
<DeathStar> *a gear shoots past the ship*
<Seraphna> Jaime> Why do I have creepy dejavu about this thing?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Do we have a friendly out there? 6* He rights the ship to match the direction of their momentum and continue on.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I think a Gear launched from us. I'm trying to see who it is
<Seraphna> Si> It's Ren.
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Based that Ren's gone.
<DeathStar> *A Dark One Ship gets into Xanatos' path and tendrils shoot out quickly to smash the Tiger Cruiser*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "What? Why is Ren gone?"
<DeathStar> Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Down
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<DeathStar> 3
<ChadWinters> RLRLDU
<Xanatos> rlrldu
<DeathStar> 2
<Alicia> rlrldu
<DeathStar> *the ship spins jsut in time*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I knew you were my hero
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I bet you could blow this thing up
<Seraphna> Jaime> Go Dad!
<Alicia> * The gear begins to fire on the seeds, launching beams and balls of energy
<Xanatos> 6* Xan fires in retaliation.
<DeathStar> *Erevis TK shakes Thena like pom poms*
<Seraphna> Thena> Waaaaah
<Xanatos> <Xan> Koyuki and Id are helping loads honestly.
<DeathStar> *the seeds take damage and explode, goo flying as the gear takes out 3*
<DeathStar> *the Dark One Ship is hit and Taiga begins to flip off safety features, alarms going off and red lights flsh*
<DeathStar> *a countdown going*
<Seraphna> Si> Oh, right, I'm Pyrokenetic, one moment. **She focuses and forms an explosion of fire in space in a cluster of the seeds**
<DeathStar> *the Dark One ship begins to take damage
<Xanatos> 6* Xan goes to bring them around for another run.
<DeathStar> *Si's fire does a little damage - it looks like it takes a lot of damage to do it*
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "You handle the ship, we'll go after the seeds?"
<Seraphna> Si> Fuuuuu...
<DeathStar> *The Dark One ship cahses XAnatos*
<DeathStar> *as more barrages come in*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Gonna try something I've been wanting to for a while...
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Did she just tell us to do something then question it immediately after?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> I'm beginning to wonder if we shouldn't have tried that jump thing. *she eyes the 3 ships nad a barriage coming in 3, 2, 1 OG time*
<DeathStar> Up, Down, Left, Right, Down, Right, Left, Down, Up, Down, LEft, Right, Down, Left, Right, Down, Up, Left, Right, Down, Up, Left, Right, Down, Up, Down, Left, Down, Up, Left, Right
<DeathStar> 10
<DeathStar> 9
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Well, if you're fine with this.."
<DeathStar> 8
<DeathStar> 7
<ChadWinters> durlulrudurlurludrludrludurudrl
<DeathStar> 6
<DeathStar> 5
<DeathStar> 4
<Xanatos> durlulrudurlurludrludrludurudrl
<Alicia> durlulrudurlurludrludrludurudrl
<Jackieness> <Noire> "My idea was cooler at the very least."
<Seraphna> **Kaelan focuses, or foxuses, as she forms a field of Foxholes as weird angles in front of the Dark One ship as it moves, the aim to do a sort of Ripple-Razor field and cut up the ship as it passes**
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "A lot riskier, though."
<DeathStar> *Xanatos would avoid the ships as Charlotte and Ren work and Kaelan damages them with the ripples, not a lot but enough to cut them up and stall them*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We got a clear run to either attack them or the seeds*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> How's the ship holding up?
<DeathStar> <Taiga> We got 40 more seconds of this mode
<Xanatos> 6* Xan looks for any part on the ship that he could damage, maybe that tower thing witht he beam.
<DeathStar> *Xanatos would have to fly up there with the barrages, since he's down below it*
<Xanatos> 6* Xan moves in to continue seed damage then, doing the same maneuver as before.
<DeathStar> *the middle area is the area with the ravines and it it does have the weapons that are shooting at him*
<DeathStar> *so he could blow some of them up*
<Xanatos> 6* Oh let's do that.
<Seraphna> **Thena takes Jaime's hand, who squeaks as they form a large Hyperbomb in space together and sends it into the seeds**
<Seraphna> **Jaime looks drained quite a bit after**
<DeathStar> *the Tiger Crusier jerks and flies up, and as they enter the middle area, they would see how massive this place is - it looks like the PAX alright, with like a city sized area - but when they near it, they realize JAime's theory is wrong, it's more like this place was grown*
<DeathStar> *it's liek a dark asteroid of pure corruption, oozing and the sizes look like it was shaped by the Dark Ones, probably using a piece of a planet*
<Xanatos> <Xan> How many fucking years did this thing take to be created.
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Less speculating, more dodging."
<ChadWinters> <Durt> A safe guess would be decades, if not longer
<DeathStar> *the sides have weapons and as he blows up the weapons, clearing out the sides of the ravines, Ren talks to Charlotte* <Ren> I Think we took out 1/3rd of the Seeds. And the ships are recovering. We need to get back to the ship
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Mmm, this at least says something... the Dark Ones are still Progenitors deep down. Their formation patterns match Progenitor tech to some degree...
<DeathStar> <Taiga> A twisted way. Well this will clear a path for later.
<DeathStar> *the lights go off and back to normal, but pwoer drops*
<DeathStar> *making it sluggish*
<ChadWinters> <Durt> That's if they dont' fix it before we come back.
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "Alright. Lets go." *launches a final blast at the seeds before heading back to the ship*
<DeathStar> *but at that moment the massive ship begins to leave as the Erusians arrive*
<Seraphna> **Si uses her Dragoon link to guide Ren back to the ship**
<Seraphna> Kaelan> Huh... they're not willing to stand out and fight yet it seems.
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> More like it's not worth it
<Xanatos> 6* Xan narrows his eyes and tightens his grip on the controls, looking like he plans to do something, then blinks as it pulls back and glances at the radar. Then he relaxes and moves to go pick up Charlotte and Ren.
<DeathStar> <Zegretta> The seeding of this world isn't going to happen
<Seraphna> Kaelan> At the very least we made the ground job easier for the others to clear up.
<DeathStar> *the massive thing picks up the three wounded Dark One Ships and floats off, then it seems to --- warp into a dark void*
<Seraphna> Kaelan> So many seeds at once though... they only really need one per planet...
<DeathStar> *vanishing*
<DeathStar> <Taiga> Well, Andrea and company kept destroying them
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...honestly that's the most terrifying ship I've ever encountered.
<ChadWinters> 6Id disconnects. 1"Thank you for letting me assit Durran, Taiga.
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "I'm sure we'll have to fight it again someday, but we'll be ready by then, I hope."
<Seraphna> Kaelan> I guess I got numb to it living on a seeded planet for a bit.
<Seraphna> **Jaime taps the comms** Hey, Andrea, how's Lenny doing?
<ChadWinters> <Durt> Well atleast we confirmed it can be damaged. A fleet should be able to destroy it then.
<DeathStar> *Andrea pops up in comms* Good job, Noire
<Alicia> * Kyouki detaches from the spirit engine once she's no longer needed there.
<DeathStar> <Andrea> I knew you could do it. *to the others* Thanks. And she's fine. Apparently she's been going around "saving" planets with some Knight girl
<Seraphna> Thena> We went with the Princess Thena manuver over the Noire Manuver.
<DeathStar> <Andrea on comm> I only ran into her due to this ship becoming a pain in my butt
<Xanatos> <Xan> Kyouki, Id. Thank you. 6* He says with a serious nod, letting out small breaths as the adrenaline is still kicking in his system.
<DeathStar> *Erevis rubs his shoulders, smiling and seems to muse about his actions and her own lately*
<Alicia> <Kyouki> "Thankyou too."
<Jackieness> <Noire> "...you don't have a maneuver!"
<Seraphna> Thena> Do too!
<Xanatos> <Xan> I almost went in there at the end. Another few seconds...sorry, I'm an idiot.
<DeathStar> <Andrea on comm> Maybe now I can try to find that planet.
<Alicia> * Charlotte heads in with Ren, looking proud
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *shakes head* Maybe .. being reckless is something I should consider myself. Maybe it is something that made us who we are.
<DeathStar> *Ren beams*
<DeathStar> *Erevis muses on that*
<ChadWinters> <Id> Based on how you were flying, I had increased the chances of success.
<Seraphna> Jaime> Sometimes you've just got to follow your gut, right Dad?
<Xanatos> <Marcus on Andrea's comm> Send some beer down, we need to celebrate.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> ... *Deadpans at the comm and sends down whatever they have on hand - probably crap*
<Seraphna> Si> **Whispers** you sent him the old stuff right love?
<Jackieness> 6* Taiga receives a message from Xeres, thanking her and saying that she would be coming back to join them on the PAX after this incident*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah. Sometimes. 6* He says with a nod to Jaime,
<DeathStar> <Ren> We are awesome
<DeathStar> <Taiga> It's not like we have a lot of new stuff on this ship
<Alicia> <Charlotte> "We really are."
<Seraphna> Si> Party at Kat's place!
<DeathStar> <Andrea on comm> Anyway, I need to go. IT looks like that Lenny girl is heading off to save more worlds.
<Seraphna> **Si dips Taiga and kisses her**
<DeathStar> *she sends Noire a message then signs off*
<DeathStar> *TAiga flails, looking embarrassed and shy*
<Jackieness> <Noire> 8checks her messages*
<Xanatos> <Xan> Should we try to contact Lenny?
<Seraphna> Jaime> **muses, and tries Lenny's comm line**
<DeathStar> *it is a message Andrea holding up a sign with a <3, looking bloody with Dark One goo*
<DeathStar> *Jaime gets Celeste*
<Jackieness> <Noire> "Motherly as always."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Celeste, can I talk to my niece?
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Sorry, she's not talking."
<Seraphna> **Jaime sighs** Just tell her... we miss her and to be careful okay?
<Seraphna> Jaime> She should visit her mother.
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Maybe when things settle down."
<Xanatos> <Xan> And that, will be the last time I ever fly again. 6* He winks, joking.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> That's a shame. I'd hire you
<DeathStar> *programs a route back home*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> He is all mine
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Take care of yourselves, too."
<Xanatos> <Xan> I could probably be convinced to train another pilot though.
<DeathStar> <Taiga> You too. And take care of Lenneth's granddaughter
<Alicia> <Celeste> "Of course."
<DeathStar> <Taiga> *to Xanatos* I'm listening
<DeathStar> -END-
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