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The drop ship launch pad is bustling with people. The ranks and insignias are as varied as the scorch marks covering the drop ship itself. The drop ship has definitely seen better days but is still in operable condition.
Various equipment, drilling machines, loaders, tankers and the like, are filing into the cargo bay of the ship.
Standing with a clipboard, holding a pen in his mouth and a mad gleam in his eyes, is a man dressed in an oil stained tech jumpsuit. He looks around and seems to be taking inventory of everything going into the drop-ship. He glances up and waves you over.
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| Posted: 14-Sep-2006 08:24 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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Fang checks his info on the launch pad, sees it is the correct one, adjusts his pack and saunters over.He is still feeling the absence of his former mates and really wishes they could go along with him on this venture. Except they are all dead, and he is all that is left.
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Sleeping Dragon
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| Posted: 14-Sep-2006 12:29 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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*With a sound of metal scrap-yard on the run, SD's Dragon appears on scene*
External speakers: ScreEech. Hey where should I park my faithful companion?
*After being directed to the nearest empty mechbay SD parks his mech and starts loading the other things needed for running a mech on board.*
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| Posted: 14-Sep-2006 13:51 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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Fang tips his hat to the Dragon pulling in, then goes to check on the status of his CDR-3R. It still bears the striking glossy dark blue paint job with flames on the launcher covers, and the bright red "7" on the left torso. A hold over from a debacle with a corrupt dueling stable.
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| Posted: 15-Sep-2006 12:29 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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Sternsnacht's oiled and loaded: check
BiNoc's calibrated: check
Night Vision Goggles and Scope: check
Assault rifle assembled, NightScope and silencer attached:check
He looks over the above items which are floating several inches above the bunk. Fang then draws the intricately inlaid sword from the scabbard with the Clan Blood Spirit symbol and contemplates what brought him to this point on this particular dropship over this new planet. After verifying the sharpness of the blade on the palm of his hand, he slides it home, and sets it next to the other items. The custom holsters for the heavy pistols were oiled and ready for action, his hand flamer stowed away.Don't want to accidentally start a fire on a spaceship. Not sure what else to take along, he goes in search of the benefactor of this little vacation. So far, details have been sketchy at best. He runs into SD in the corridor outside his berth.
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| Posted: 15-Sep-2006 13:54 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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*It seems that SD has all of his personal belongings still on himself. dressed in a worn down Kuritan service dress with tech jumpsuit knotted to create a second backpack which is obviously filled with a few tools. Another medium size sack strapped to his back is probably filled with clothes and various minor things. With left hand bent behind his back, laid on a sword and right rubbing against his cheek.*
Mrmm, needs shaving 
*Suddenly SD notices a familiar face.*
Oh, hi there...
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| Posted: 15-Sep-2006 15:28 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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(OoC: I only have internet access from work at this time, so at 5:00 PM eastern, I will be offline and will have to wait until Monday to take up the topic or visit the board)
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"Greetings, Dragon. You know anything about this venture? Or has your intel been the same as mine? and by the way, looks like you need to shave......" Fang unconsciously puts a hand to his own chin to feel the stubble growing there.
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| Posted: 16-Sep-2006 12:26 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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*SD is apparently in bad mood.*
No, nothing else at the moment. I think that the best data we can gather will be those that we'll find when we are there.
*Muttering to himself.*
Blasted astechs...
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| Posted: 18-Sep-2006 03:40 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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"How right you are" comes a familiar voice as Syllyrya approaches from the gangplank of the drop ship. His outfit has changed to something that looks like a cross between a tech outfit and an officers suit. No insignia shows anywhere.
"Sorry to keep you gentlemen waiting for so long. We were having some com trouble but it's taken care of now. I'll introduce the rest of the crew at mess." He reaches into his pocket and pulls out some hands-free com links.
"Here, put these on. We use these to keep in touch both on the ship and at the complex. Our com officer, I'm told, has a very pleasant voice. If you have any questions or need directions Djinn will answer them. We don't mention rank and I suggest losing any rank insignia as we will be out in fringe territory and the rogues out there tend to target rank."
He gestures to the tech with the crazy stare.
"This is my head tech, Eli. He's a real wiz and he can make repairs under fire. Not much of a conversationalist though. He'll get your mecha loaded. There is a small hiccup you might like to know about though..."
He looks at the mecha in the bay, then continues..."there is only a small area of the surface that can withstand more than twenty or thirty tons in a localized area. Anything over an extremely light mech will be stuck either on the landing platform with the drop ship or stuck in the hanger on guard duty. One of the deficits of the core of the planet being as hot as it is there, makes the surface weak."
He looks you up and down, nods appreciatively, then turns on his heel and yells back over his shoulder, "There are no off-limits areas on the drop ship. Ask Djinn to guide you to the sacks and mess. We're leaving in about 5 hours or so." He stalks off to begin stressing speed and productivity to a few wayward crewmen.
Eli shuffles over to a chest and pulls out a couple of light bars and then looks back and forth between you and you mech.
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| Posted: 18-Sep-2006 07:07 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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*SD just continues his transfer toward the hangar, exchanging greetings with Eli and Fang and than departing murmuring something to Djinn*
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| Posted: 18-Sep-2006 12:50 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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Fang motions for Eli not to mess with the ancient Crusader at this time. He is a bit particular about his fussy old machine. Though he would consider a trade/upgrade to a BLG-1D if one were available.... (  nudge, nudge) He climbs into the cockpit and runs a qucik systems check to make sure nothing was damaged during loading. He whispers "Esprit de Corp" and is rewarded with green across the board. Except for one light which is an alarmingly bright red. Looks like there maybe a problem with the ammo bins for his LRM ammo. He flicks the light several times and it flickers a sick amber color, then goes out completely. At this point, the bins open, and missles spill out all over the bay floor sending techs and non techs alike scattering. Fortunately, none are harmed, and no missles detonate. Maybe he would look Eli back up and get a little assistance with this. touching the hands free set attached to his ear,"Djinn, can you tell me where I might find Eli? I seem to be having a bit of trouble and could use a hand...."
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| Posted: 18-Sep-2006 14:46 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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Ooc: Told you it was an old and crotchty machine
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| Posted: 18-Sep-2006 18:51 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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An incredibly soothing female voice smooths its way out of Fang's com-link..."He's already asked me to get fire control teams and a loader ready. You're just lucky that none of the warheads went off... So, you nervous or just a little excitable?" A soft purring giggle follows her reply and is cut short by the piercing siren of a load lifter starting to pick up the scattered ordinance.
A much more cross voice comes over the com link, you guess it must be Eli, due to the fact that you can't understand half of what he is saying. "Get that.... th... destableized..of all the..arrgh!! Just get the mech in the bay!"
Laughter comes from most of the techs on the floor as he holds up his running lights and starts to direct Fang into the bay.
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| Posted: 19-Sep-2006 04:04 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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*SD's Dragon stands in it's repair cubicle, shaking wildly, like if it wants to scatter all it's parts around. For some reason you think that SD is in there and laughs hysterically with a neurohelmet transferring every move to the machine*
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| Posted: 19-Sep-2006 12:04 Post subject: RE: Mining operation situation |
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"No no no. This one goes here, that one goes there." Fang is arguing with Eli regarding the firing controls for the Crusaders machine guns." Listen, I know your the head tech around here, but my friend here is not currently built to match the factory specs" Eli casts a glance at the horridly wired innards and has to agree. Did he really see a wad of chewing gum and duct tape in there earlier?
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