Session Start: Sat Aug 28 23:05:58 1999 setup: everyone has been recalled to the ship. Xaraxus and Cyron are in custody, Bataract is in the brig Waitstate, everyone but Diablo is back on board. scanners can't find him anywhere on the planet * Waitstate sighs * Admiral-Lilwall looks out the council room window. "maybe that's a good thing though" * Chameleon is worried * SkySiren wanders the ship doing security checks I tell you, an attack like that was the LAST thing I expected * Dead_Lift lays in the Medbay awaiting repairs Two attacks at once. * FreeFall looks around, wandering around the ship looking for his room * Restore sets the med drones to work on DL * Archlight taps on the helm * Shadowpaw is wandering the halls when she bumps into FF Maybe someone should check on the brig? let's review what we know about Spectral Death. we should be vigilant where ever we go now, if spec death is after us Interesting... Cuffs and Recoil are stationed at the brig. Oof! * Shadowpaw picks herself up off the ground Hello, I don't believe we've met... ? * SkySiren silently continues on her way always remaining in the darkness Spectral Death is lead by Xaraxus * Shadowstrike remains silent, just listening. * Chameleonexits his quarters and heads in the direction of the bridge Evidently sent by The Cult of Mordalis The Cult of What? Didn't we run into them about 6 months ago? The Cult of Mordalis, we had a little run in with them quite some time back ugh. I didn't think we'd have to worry about them again * Dead_Lift swats away one of the drones. "Careful with the circuits!" That's actually when I joined LONAC OK, I wasn't aware. oi, they know what they're doing, they'll do a better job if you leave them be. why don't you shut down for a bit The Cult is a strange collection of rogue Transformers Well, if you insist... I don't think we need to worry about them though * Dead_Lift shuts down that explains a few of their tricks. We're dealing with something a bit beyond the normal terrorist group of assasins. Very true Waitstate I still don't know why we ever snuck into their base... only caused us problems. Spectral Death seems to be a group of psychotic murderers lead by some kind of sorcerer, however powerful we don't know How...interesting. I still am not sure I buy the "sorcerer" bit * LonacEmblem relizes he revealed himself. well thats just dandy. a bunch of homocidal groupies. Well, no matter what he is, Xaraxus is very powerful * FreeFall puts out a hand to SP "I'm FreeFall, but my friends call me 'dropOut' * Chameleon arrives just outside the bridge * SkySiren yawns and nearly falls over from lack of sleep We're still not 100% sure why Spectral Death is after us * Shadowpaw smiles and takes his hand "Shadowpaw" * FreeFall smiles and shakes her hand "Hey, you seem to know your way around, could you get me to..." and he look down at a pad "....'deck4, room 17-d?'" It seems that splitting the leader from the rest of the group has quieted Spectral Death quiet, yes. But no less disturbing. * Chameleon attempts to enter the bridge, hoping the computer won't go off at him Yes, it's generally more reassuring to know exactly why the enemy wants you destroyed... then maybe we should just try and keep xara-whatever away from his group then Their group is still small, they'll more than likely come back for our prisoner * Shadowpaw grins I suggest we get rid of the prisoner ASAP Sure, follow me *begins walking* Turn him over to planet authorities? no What then? * FreeFall smiles and follows SP heh, turning Xaraxus over to the Authorities probably wasn't the greatest idea hmph, maybe we should slag him before casting him into space eh that's more what I had in mind, yes Considering the circumstances Artifice, we didn't have many options * Archlight leaves for his quarters ... *to Chameleon* bridge access denied That's understandable * Shadowstrike is surprised that Waitstate would suggest such a course of action. * SkySiren leans against the wall and tries to wake herself up Stupid computer * Shadowpaw *after walking a bit* stops in front of a door "Here you go: deck 4, room 17-d" * Archlight enters quarters.... * FreeFall smiles "Thanks, ShadowPaw" So, what are we going to do? somehow, I don't think handing him over to the authorities will help anyone * Archlight opens secret channel to Autobot Liason.. No problem. If you need any other help finding your way around, just ask :) [comm to bridge] hello there, I think I know why Diablo isn't with us Report Archlight And so... even after all this time... what I tried to avoid comes back to find me. * FreeFall smiles and nods as he opens his door "Sure, thanks again" The LONAC group has just attracted the attentions of a enemy faction... a rare case in Neutral Factions * Chameleon sits against a wall After we get rid of the prisoner, what are we to do with Xaraxus? are you not going to acknowledge Chameleon, Stardrive? * SkySiren wonders if she'll ever get recharge again as she forces herself to walk again Will tell Prime...He'll get back on what to do next....terminating feed Xaraxus isn't in our posession. We'll have to hope the New Iceland authorities can handle him * Shadowpaw waves slightly and then heads off to the observation lounge * Med drones finish work on DL Computer... admit Chamelon. * Archlight shuts off comminique And if they can't, I suppose we can expect more ... incidents. * Chameleon enters bridge * Stardrive turns to face the entrance. finally giving bat boy to them would be the same as giving him back to xaraxus I'm guessing I agree * Archlight decides to look around What's up? * Archlight takes a tour of the ship I believe I know where Diablo is right now I managed to pull some info on this guy. He's a former 'Con, and a rather nasty one at that. A real "mad scientist" like we need another of those on the ship. we gets the slag job? Hrm. I don't remember him, but considering the amount of time I spent away from Cybertron, that's not surprising. Where? * Restore reactivates DL He's only in a shuttle right now, which is being piloted by someone not very nice * Dead_Lift's eyes light up Morning already...? Can you be a little more vague, please? Explain that. bat boy and xaraxus weren't the only run-ins that were encountered Oh? * Shadowpaw sits down in the observation lounge and just stares out at space * Dead_Lift sits up Crevas and Phoenyx were attacked while speed racing along glaciers quite a distance from the main city damn a former Decepticon called Dominion has got him, and him and Diablo aren't the best of friends What? they said it was by two seeker modelled transformers bigger problems that we thought What's the prognosis, Restore? So this was even more carefully thought out than we originally speculated. * Shadowstrike shakes her head. you'll be fine, all systems check out ok. just rest up for a bit We still have the Diablo situation to worry about as well we have any news on that yet? their unfriendliness goes way back to before the Ark's launch I think Spectral Death is trying to come at us from all angles not to my knowledge Great... * Dead_Lift gets up and leaves Med-bay Do you know where? * Archlight sighs as he ponders taking a tour in the more 'restricted' areas to him not so much from all angles, but while we were divided, we were easier targets We're going to have to be more careful. Spectral Death had a tactical advantage on us. they must know they can't take us when we're all together not a clue, but I want to get some friends to help me search for him Yeah, Spectral Death is still outnumbered by us that's one of the reasons I called everyone back why split our forces again when we can take the Freedom to Diablo? Good point... Restore has completed all repairs on those wounded in various attacks by them I suggest if anyone leaves the ship they go in pairs or more. And leave a signifiant number on ship in case of a repeat. I think Dominion could be linked with Spectral Death there is more bad news I hate to burst your bubble... but... we have yet another problem. Oh? it comes in droves... And what would that be? Apparently, Diablo has been captured by some old aquantinces. fragment and format reported they have a extremely well armored gestalt team Oh, wonderful. On both counts. Possibly linked with Spectral Death * Archlight wanders into 'restricted' areas to him and begins his true mission of 'cataloging' while all are distracted damn... Dark Force is fragmented at the moment, too * FreeFall looks around his room and smiles "Could use a poster or two, but its seems okay" We won't stand a chance against a gestalt without a ship Just like Diablo to have old friends in Spectral Death Alert: Unit Archlight is attempting access to restricted areas * Dead_Lift wanders to the bar slaggit, I knew he'd try this computer, suspend Blacknife's access level I'll get Cuffs onto it * Admiral-Lilwall radio signals Cuffs with instructions * Archlight curses Permissions adjustment confirmed Have you considered ditching the autobot? yes And? [comm] My word I do have to seemed to take a wrong turn bad we've got spec death around, let alone a really bad autobot diplomat unfortunatly, he and BK share a body Get rid of them both * Cuffs appears around a corner [comm] Wrong turn my rear thrusters. You'd better stay where you're supposed to be. * Archlight sees Cuffs We don't need a free-loading Autobot on this ship You're the Cyberhacker... any ideas? I deal in computers, not living minds Wrong turns are unlikely, please leave the area and remain away from restricted zones. Autobot diplomat - Admiral, it's a contradiction in terms. What minds? Oh my good lad will do Which way though? * LONAC_Emblem makes an approximation of a wink. Maybe Restore could built an extra body for the autobot half. then we can keep BK and ditch the bot * FreeFall smiles and throws his few bags on the ground and starts unpacking * Archlight plays dumb hm. Sounds complicated, even for her Leave now or you will be removed. Can they even be separated? * Archlight glares If they can't we have no choice but to get rid of BK and the Autobot both Will do ol' bean Let's discuss that problem later, right now we've got a missing crew memeber and homocidal groupies to deal with * Archlight heads the opposite direction Oh... scary... * Cuffs fires a small tracer onto AL unnoticed, it cloaks on contact we'll need to step up security, for sure How about some drones? Cuffs at least will be happy about that Can we afford the material? * Dead_Lift looks around the empty bar Well... at least they wouldn't be combiners... Where the slag is everyone? Heh, gives Cuffs and Skysiren something to do... good idea. I'll reassign the ones on other duties * LONAC_Emblem talks to himself. * Dead_Lift turns around and leaves Well, if we take on this cargo run, we'll have 30,000 new credits to play with. that could buy us materials for drones hm... the number we have IS rather limited * FreeFall unbuckles his bags and throws them open, taking out his sharp shooter and flying trohpies and other memorabila and scatters it across the room * Archlight heads back to his quarters six med drones is not what I'd call limited. Well if I'm not needed here anymore, I'll be off getting some help to look for Diablo Make note to self: This Neutral Faction is not as stupid as the others.... But med drones? Wouldn't it be prefferable to have some crew members added to the security teams? we should make the drones multi purpose. medical, engineering, and security how many functional drones do we have at the moment? Six, the Admiral said. * Chameleonheads back to his quarters six in med bay, 3 or 4 others that we never finished * Archlight heads to quarters... and transforms Do we have the materials to finish those? * Blacknife heads off for the bridge we should find diablo before worrying about how many drones we need * Chameleon enters his quarters and goes to his console * Blacknife tries to enter bridge..... I was just thinking, if we could do it, we should get Restore on finishing the rest. We have need now I'll let her know. But what about Diablo? we should organise a search group * FreeFall looks around the room afters he's done putting up music posters and other decorative stuff "Ahhh, much better...now...I am so hungry..." [comm] I'll organise a search group Access Denied Security Level Lowered to non-access WHAT THE SLAG? What more can happen... [comm] Was it something I said? [comm] your alter ego was poking around where he ought not be. Access was removed due to possible security breach * LONAC_Emblem chuckles... Blackie is back... ARGGHHHHH!!!! 'Strike, better set up a small group for Chameleon, he may be on our team, but after his 'arrival' I still don't trust him enough to let him do this without someone more dependable * Blacknife contemplates self induced labotomy [comm] if they agree, we'll have more firepower for when Spectral Death attack next All right. Any suggestions, or is it at my discretion? * FreeFall walks out of his room and makes his way down the hall I trust you. But I'd like to see the team you pick Understood. I'll go, if you need me put Cham on the team, and try to find out any info you can about this extra firepower he's talkikng about I used to be a bounty hunter you know : ) * Dead_Lift walks down the corridor and spots an unfamiliar bot I know. That's probably a good idea. Take Cirrus and Shadowpaw with you. That should be sufficient, don't you think? [comm] I doubt he'll pop up for a while so can I come in or what? why those two? * Blacknife knocks on bridge door for emphasis I'd send Dead Lift, but considering his current condition... Scope would be useful too, a bounty hunter as well as a PI Shadowpaw is a good fighter, very agile Computer... admit Blacknife Exactly. and Cirrus? * Stardrive spins around to watch him enter. OK, so add Scope. Cirrus is Recon... * Blacknife enters cursing a storm Who's better with directions than Cirrus? true * Admiral-Lilwall activates a console on the table and brings up images of the selected crew in old 'mask' cartoon style two bounty hunters, a good fighter, and a recon bot. Sounds good to me. Shadowpaw, agile and quick. Cirrus, recon exerpience Scope, a PI and then Arti here :) and the one who knows Diablo better than anyone * Stardrive just nods in agreement, though he's ignoring BK's tirade. plus Chameleon himself, invisiblity talents and no doubt espionage When do we leave? The sooner the better. * Artifice stands up * Chameleon gets several spiderbots and loads them into his arm Let's all go and get us a shuttle If we've any chance of finding him, it's going to have to be soon. What did I miss besides Archlight spying on you guys? take the 'Frei'. 'Liberty Bells' still has some damage Be sure to take extra security measures. Uh... well... * Stardrive DLs a log into a datapad and hands it to BK. [comm to Stardrive] Don't worry, I'll be out in a minute and he'll leave you alone in favor of annoying me. That should cover it. * Chameleon goes to the shuttle bay and transforms to fighter mode * Dead_Lift returns to his quarters Thanks * LONAC_Emblem hovers in front of Shadowstrike's face. Ok. Flight bay doors are locked, authorisation required. * LONAC_Emblem floats away. Don't do that... gives me the creeps... * Shadowpaw goes to shuttle bay * Scope goes to shuttle bay Well no one liked my disembodied head... We'll put the bot out later It's... disconcerting. The emblem was a compromise... right now we've got more important things to worry about Waitstate and I can come up with something for him. have a fun trip I'd rather speak with you via commlink. Well, what DO you want? A little bird? A walrus? Safe journey, Artifice. How about a martini? a core dump! heh. don't let Cirrus annoy you to death A Denebian Slime Devil? would someone mind opening the doors so I can get out of here? Sorry... I want to preserve this emmitor. * Artifice leaves * Dead_Lift sits at his comm and begins to repair it * Blacknife catches up on the situation as he ignores the rambling [comm] Cham, you're not going alone. Artifice is leading a small group to go with you. that's the final word. * Artifice arrives at the docking bay He won't like that, but tough. * Artifice enters the Frei with crew [comm] You coming Chameleon? [comm] got no choice do I [comm] I know this isn't really pressing, but where's the food on this ship? I'm starved * Chameleon transforms back to robot mode * Chameleon enters the shuttle [comm] Cuffs, you and Skysiren are to begin a complete overhaul on ship security. Use whoever you need to assist with the makeover. * Artifice waits for the docking bay doors to open then pilots the shuttle out of the LSS Freedom acknowledged. * Dead_Lift finishes his work up on the console. There, all better. * SkySiren 'acknowledged' Cuffs> [comm] Skysiren, please report to our office. We have business to attend to And I guess I should prepare for my visitor... * Hail from prison on Planetside *to Freefall* Standard recharging taps are available in your quarters. *voice changes* For more exotic fare, try out the new energon store in the Plaza. * SkySiren immediately heads for the security office * Blacknife wonders if Archlight has completely screwed up his going on missions.... * Dead_Lift opens up the weapons locker in his quarters and gets to work * Snake-Eyes busily carves new items in her workshop Meeting adjourned? We're being hailed. yes, I rather think so * Cuffs arrives in the office and begins to draw up schematics for a new defense system * SkySiren gets to the office in record time and quickly enters OK. Now I'll do my good deed of the day and save Stardrive from BK's ranting. * Blacknife curses more Heh, enjoy. I could use a drink, how bout it grey bot? * Trilana answered the hail... now what? good idea. you wanna try your hand at it this time? Hah, see you later then. * Chameleon goes semi invisible *with a blatantly fake voice* Hey LONAC * Waitstate waves to 'Strike no. after that short job on whatever station that was, I'll never be behind the bar again * Shadowstrike exits the consul room and practically runs into BK heh ah well I decided to let your prisoner out, good behavior and all * SkySiren gazes over the security plans * Stardrive listens to the voice. *to self* Who.... You know, the one with the pretty eyes * Xaraxus throws down Security Guard body hehe, oh you didn't really think you could keep me down did you? I've got a game for you, it's called "Where's Xaraxus? Bye Bye : )" Xaraxus! * Stardrive slams his fist on the arm of the chair. * Powerplay accesses the console in Cham's quarters * Blacknife blinks for someone so supposedly clever, he wastes too much time with pitiful games Frag... * Blacknife looks up to see Strike * Blacknife coldly "Yesss?" Causing trouble again, are we? we need a new and better system for restricted areas No, my other half Well, all of you are in the proverbial "hot water" * Blacknife curses more * Dead_Lift finishes checking up on the weapons, then sits back in the chair at his console we may need Format and Bit to assist us in any anti-hacking setups required for some of the new systems also * Blacknife glares at Strike It's not Stardrive's fault, so quit ranting at him. I thought I was out of the boiling pot So, where are you taking us to look for Diablo first? Now to sit and wait. We have serious problems here... * Chameleon takes out a Spiderbot * Snake-Eyes takes a few items into her store and places them on the shelves before cataloging them into her database Anyway, what the slag is going on now So what's the story Cham? hm... it seems that any program lately can be hacked. How are we going to stop it? besides this Spectre Death bit How should I know? I've been stuck in a consul meeting. I was about to ask you. whatever it is Spectral Death. restricted areas and civilan areas, such as the plaza, should be our top priority, just in case Spectral Death makes another attack in the near future Plenty. the story is this, I'm jumping out of this shuttle and looking for him myself * Stardrive hands them both datapads. We've sent Artifice, Cirrus, Shadowpaw and Scope with Cham to find Diablo. Ugh, more to look at. Chameleon, we can help joy And considering how easily they took Diablo, you're not going to have a much easier time Bit and Format are among the most brilliant computer techs in the universe apparently. they should be able to come up with something, I hope at least. I'm not due for my shift for a while, so I'm gone unless you need me, Stardrive? We'd better have some sort of back up just in case they can't Well I'm betting that Dominion's got a whole pile of traps that he's set up * Blacknife does more catching up... better for one to spring them all than getting us all slagged I need a vacation, but I'll be fine until your shift. Chameleon, I've survived some pretty tough situations agreed. small laser guns that can perhaps be installed in appropriate spots around the ship At least you had one in the first place! I'll be back up later, then. * Shadowstrike exits the bridge and heads for the bar. I doubt I'll be much good anywhere now. I suppose you guys are trying to find a way to separate me and that slagging Auto? Not to mention some security cameras running 24-7 around our most vulnerable spots Sometimes the best way to avoid a trap is to walk right into it [comm to Shadowstrike] Well, who's fault was THAT? well at least let me get some friends to help us look for him * Blacknife gets ignored we have a number of cameras already, some more wouldn't hurt. extra motion sensors could be installed also, on a seperate line too, in case they try to block out the main sensor array At least I'll get a response from the Ice Queen * Admiral-Lilwall enters the bar * Blacknife fumes and heads for the bar [comm to Stardrive] Shut up :P If you go Chameleon, I'm going with you. I'm sure that with Dark Force split up, you could do with another Gestalt * Shadowstrike enters the bar right behind Lil and settles into a chair to look at the datapad SD gave her. Terrafirma already setting up shop, that didn't take long [comm to Shadowstrike] Yes sir, general, sir! heheh yeah, she's already got ads running in fact [comm to Shadowstrike] *chuckles* Stardrive out. * Blacknife enters the bar [comm to Stardrive] Or maybe I'll just be extra tardy for my shift... *grumble* * SkySiren drinks some energon while sitting on the desk Heh, I wonder how Snake-Eyes' store is going. I may pay it a visit later * Shadowstrike doesn't notice BK enter because she's checking her report. Perhaps a scanner that would identify who happens to be in the area as well? heh * Blacknife antes up to the bar we have those already, and they are almost due for their fortnightly check up. * Dead_Lift gets up, leaves his quarters and heads for the bar I need a drink... * Blacknife continues to curse on about Archlight * Admiral-Lilwall selects some soft rock on the jukebox and sits at a table in the back of the bar BK, that's a waste of energy * Shadowstrike returns to the report * Dead_Lift enters the bar, and takes a seat at an empty table * Blacknife tosses the data pad in a fit slaggin auto That's not going to get you anywhere either. * SkySiren looks over the recent reports on the security equipment we could set up energy nets in key ares of the ship, to activate if an enemy is close enough Any chance of the computers malfunctioning and thinking we're the enemy? Ok, can I toss you instead of the data pad? * Blacknife looks at Strike * Waitstate fixes drinks all around Unlikly, Waitstate and Bit have a very good set up here. * Shadowstrike looks up from her datapad. Don't start. I'm not in the mood. But better to be safe than sorry, I will ask Bit to set up an auxilary system if we don't already have one awww * Blacknife grumbles about Archlight and Strike no longer being fun * Chameleonsits down against a shuttle wall This will do for now, let go to the cargo hold and get the materials we need for these new systems * Skysiren gulps down the rest of the energon Wait, something particulary strong if you please. Lead the way * Blacknife swigs the drink in one gulp * Doom_Gaze hails the LSS Freedom Yeah, Wait, C O R E D U M P No, something stronger. We're being hailed... Since when do you answer for me, anyhow? you want me to tap the engine core again? * Shadowstrike makes a face. Lightning... what's out there? * Cuffs heads for the cargo bay Ha, ha. You're a real comedian. On screen. I am detecting a large vessel, well armed I answer for you because it annoys you * Trilana puts it on the screen. * SkySiren follows him and wonders why she listens to cuffs Hello there Wait, just give us the most potent thing you have Xaraxus... we meet again. Just thought I'd give you a big clue as to where I was. And don't worry, I haven't forgotten about your prisoner Us? You'll short yourself out, lightweight *smirk* I'm no lightweight Strike... you're too afraid of your own short circuiting * Dead_Lift watches the others from his seat *so only Lightning can hear* raise shields. * Waitstate snickers at the obvious straight line. Thank goodness no humans are around ;) * Snake-Eyes finishes cataloging her new items and decides it's time for a breif break and heads to the bar across the plaza *mumbles* * Lightning raises shields [comm] Waitstate to the bridge. [comm] yes? Anyhow, I've got what I want. You'll be seeing me real soon. Oh, and don't bother with your shields, I'm as good as gone :) * Admiral-Lilwall hears the call and wonders what could be wrong now Problems? *so only Lightning can hear* track that ship. perhaps that vague statement was in fact a summons. :p the ship is moving away looks like you'll have to do without the drinks * Waitstate exits it has vanished from our scanner range * Blacknife grumbles profusely * Waitstate arrives at the bridge * Stardrive sighs... Ah, well. Personal stash time. Forget it now. * Cuffs enters the cargo bay and looks for the equipment he and Skysiren need You called? I assumed that meant you wanted me up here. Lower shields. why were the shields up? Xaraxus... * Snake-Eyes enters the bar and nods to the bots already in there And his ship. huh? what about him? They're gone now. * SkySiren enters the cargo bay as well and picks up a large crate putting it beside the door But there were here. they were here?! I thought Xaraxus was in custody! apparently he escaped * Chameleon believes the shuttle is going round in circles Yeah... well... he seems to have remedied that situation. * Blacknife looks at Snake Eyes .. Have we met? when?! Not too long ago... I believe. no, I'm a new recruit. Civilan, I run that new ornament store across the plaza :) * Shadowstrike is much happier that BK has someone else to annoy, and goes back to the report. I'm Snake-Eyes why wasnt I informed?! Ornaments? Blacknife Snake * SkySiren moves another crate only to find a large stash of high energon cubes Must have gotten mixed in with the other messes... What kind of 'ornaments'? other messes? BK and Shadowstrike have the log... odd for such a large stash of energon to be here. I wonder who left it here Diablo... Security being a joke, currently... gift types mostly, different sorts from across the galaxy well this is going no where, think I'll be leaving now Couldn't tell you *picks one cube up* it's fresh though The usual, apparently. I have no idea what you're talking about. As far as I know, everything is still status quo, so to speak * Chameleon goes fully invisible Unfortunatly... it is. Chameleon, I'm going too * Waitstate holds back teh urge to throttle Stardrive and his infuriating vagueness * Stardrive hands Wait a datapad. Store open yet? no you won't * Waitstate looks over the pad * Shadowstrike decides to find somewhere more quiet to review this report. I would have thought Shadow or BK would have told you by now. Why wasn't I notified of this immediatly? * Chameleon detonates a Spiderbot inform the bridge that whoever is in charge of cargo storage, if any, should relocate these cubes to a more secure location. sure is. *gets a drink and sits down* * Chameleon opens the shuttle door and tf's to fighter mode * Scope jumps out and transformers to copter mode Mind if I take a peek at your wares? * Chameleon flies off at maximum speed