United We Stand

[ForeverNight]

Let's just say I've tried my hand at just about everything the galaxy has to offer except fighting Sith Lords, and now I'm having a shot at that too."

 

Thryyn had to bit back a laugh at that as he walked closer to the door too. "Well, you've definitly had a more interesting life than I have!"

 

He then took a closer look at her... and it clicked. "That's what I've been wondering these past ten minutes!" He said, probably louder than intended. "Your a Zeltron, aren't you?"

 

"I can't say I've ever heard of Rydex Three, perhaps you could explain it to me."

 

"Rydex Three is a world that was colonized for the sheer hell of it. There's no mineral deposits, no useful metals, and food seems to be scarse almost all the time. However, the one thing we don't have to fight for is water, we seem to have way, way too much of it..."

 

Thryyn smiled in fond rememberance. "However, it was home. And, the planet was interesting, from an outsider's perspective. When you live there, you want out, badly, that's why the Republic hasn't modernized it in the past three centuries, it remains the largest recruiting center of the Republic.

 

"And, yet, for some reason, we all seem to come back and start huge families... Nobody really knows why.

 

"So," he said, his smile turning almost feral. "Are we going after Sith Lords or what?"

[LordRevan123]

"Welcome William!" Bail said when Will entered the cockpit. "Could you punch in co-ordniates for Hifta?"

 

"Of course," replied William. "Just give me a few moments...and there. Now all we have to do is put this thing into hyperspace and then we can just put it on autopilot."

[ForeverNight]

"Of course," replied William. "Just give me a few moments...and there. Now all we have to do is put this thing into hyperspace and then we can just put it on autopilot."

 

"Well... I'll have to poke around this ship and figure out where the heck everything is..." Thryyn shrugged. "Whenever you're ready."

 

He then turned to Zarena. "Wanna come along? You probably know this ship better than I and I could use a guide..."

 

((LordRevan123, might be a good idea to post a map of the ship.))

[Cyborg Ninja]

"We are Sergeant Major Thryyn, four of them."

 

I don't have any intention of being rude, but this cockpit is getting kind of crowded. So I was wondering if you could talk some place else?"

 

"Your wish is my command Mr. Bail. Be sure to notify me when I need to cloak this ship. I would like to see when I'm cloaking and when to stop. I do hope that's alright."

 

Kevak then turned and left for his bunk. He would need to build up energy.

[DrPhil2501]

Jaq entered the cockpit, admiring a view the wide city scape of Coruscant that they'll soon be leaving.

 

He glanced at William. "I don't suppose you've already filled someone the position of a maning one of the Turrets? I've had experience, plus I'm itching to do some contribution... as well as satisfying my urge to blast flighters!" Jaq chuckled.

[patient_zero]

"Wanna come along? You probably know this ship better than I and I could use a guide..."

 

"Believe me," Zarena grinned, "I probably don't know this place any better than you do. But I can show you where the bunks are if you haven't found them already."

[Niftyeye]

Aeran looked around the crowded cockpit before saying quietly

 

"Ill take the turret." He finished, heading out of the cockpit and headed down the hallway, he looked up a ladder and saw a control panel.

 

'This must be it.'

 

He grabbed ahold of the ladder and started to haul himself up, a few seconds later he climbed into the turret, it was a dual laser turret, and judging by the length it would easily tear apart a fighter in one burst, he read however that another turret was unmanned.

 

"The top turret is up, I think we have another turret somewhere... still top turret is ready for defensive fire." He said over the comm, staring into space and watching out for anything unfriendly.

[ForeverNight]

"Believe me," Zarena grinned, "I probably don't know this place any better than you do. But I can show you where the bunks are if you haven't found them already."

 

"Well, I'm sorry to disappoint, but I managed, somehow, to find that... took me awhile too. So, thanks for the offer."

 

Thryyn then walked out of the cockpit and started to try to find everything this ship had. Which he hoped wouldn't take too long...

[LordRevan123]

He glanced at William. "I don't suppose you've already filled someone the position of a maning one of the Turrets? I've had experience, plus I'm itching to do some contribution... as well as satisfying my urge to blast flighters!" Jaq chuckled.

 

"Hmm...," thought William. "I suppose anyone can man the turrets if they really want to. But I think everyone wants somebody who's had experience with them."

 

William turned to Bail. "Alright, the hyperspace coordinates are punched in, ready to take off at your command."

 

(I'm not really good at art or very creative... so anyone who wants to post a picture of the Blade Glider on is welcome to. Post it on the Backstage Casting Call, and we'll see if we all like it.)

[Nymf...]

"Alright, the hyperspace coordinates are punched in, ready to take off at your command."

 

"Jolly good! Okay everything here is set. Let's make the jump to hyperspace!"

 

3...2...1...and they were away. Bail sighed in relief. They had manage to get going. "ETA 14.00! What should we do now?"

[ForeverNight]

Thryyn felt the ship lurch as the ship took off into Hyperspace, his space legs hadn't disappeared overnight, and he managed to stay standing.

 

Looking around, he felt that he had a good enough grasp on the ships layout to work with it. So, he decided to head to the Armory and see what type of ammo they had stocked the ship with...

 

((Just needed to post this so I could pass along that I whipped some concept art for the Blade Glider together today, its in the Recruitment Thread... 56K users might need to make some tea or coffee as this happens...))

[DrPhil2501]

The top turret is up, I think we have another turret somewhere... still top turret is ready for defensive fire."

 

"In that case, I shotgun the bottom turret!" Jaq replied in the comm link.

 

"Woah..." Jaq grabbed hold of the nearest thing he could balance himself onto as the Ship went into Hyperspace. "Better take a seat next time..."

[LordRevan123]

(Nice job no the drawing ForeverNight!)

 

Turning to Bail, William said, "It should be smooth sailing from here, so I'll go explore the ship. I'll be back before we drop out of hyperspace, and if you need me just holler."

 

Unbuckling himelf from his seat, William walked down the corridor. Bumping in to something small and hard, William looked down to see a small astromech droid.

 

"Whooo waaa whoo!!!" the droid went angrily.

 

"Sorry, I guess I should what where I'm going more often huh?" said William sheepishly.

 

The droid seemed satisfied with this response, as it gave a much calmer, "Whoo."

 

"You must be T5-M3, the droid Bao-Dur told us about! Well, nice to meet you!'

 

"Be, beoop be boop!"

 

"I'm sure you'll be of great help on this mission, for now, I've got to go!

 

"Be woo."

[ForeverNight]

The Armory was very open, especially when compared to the rest of the ship. And, it was where Thryyn found himself at this moment in time.

 

Looking in the Armory's databanks, he saw that there wasn't any projectile ammunition to be found on the entire ship! Never mind the fact that the AR-590 took 4mm penetrators and the AL-34 used 7mm long rounds, and that both were standard issue! But, no, the mission planners had evidently decided that the Projectile rounds were obsolete and not to be used.

 

Sighing in disgust, he stood up and stormed out of the Armory and into the Cockpit, where Bail was currently strapped into the pilot's chair.

 

"So," Thryyn said, clearing his throat. "How long do you think this is going to last until everybody on the ship decides to kill the other?"

[Cyborg Ninja]

Kevak had been in walking when they hit hyperspace. He moved slightly, his exosuit took most of the jolt. He continued to the dormitory and was about to sit when he saw a jedi in meditation. He didn't want to disturb her, but he sure as hell didn't want to wake up with a lightsaber to his face. He would need to wake only for a second. He gave her rough yet gentle shake, hoping to wake her.

 

"Excuse me ma'am but may I meditate here as well?"

 

I hope she heard that Kevak thought to himself

[patient_zero]

Evelyn had been unprepared when the ship hit hyperspace, and was thrown forward on to her hands. I hope nobody saw that. She straightened up and was preparing to resume meditation when she felt someone gently shaking her. She lifted her head and opened her eyes, only to be greeted with the sight of someone in an exo-suit.

 

"Excuse me ma'am but may I meditate here as well?"

 

"Certainly, though I would suggest you remove your exo-suit unless the joints are flexible enough to allow you to sit."

 

---

 

Might as well have a look around. Zarena wandered away from the cockpit, and found herself stopping in the centre room. No partying, no drinking, no holovids, no running. She sighed to herself. I hate space travel.

 

They hit hyperspace and this time Zarena found herself flung into a wall. "Should have expected that..." she muttered to herself.

[DrPhil2501]

Jaq exited the cockpit to see the Zeltron girl still recovering from jump to Hyperspace. He chuckled to himself.

 

"Heh, I guess all I can say is "oops"..." Jaq smirked. He placed his hands in his jacket pockets. "I take it you havent been on many space trips, eh?"

[Nymf...]

Jojo almost fell of his chair when they went to hyperspace. He shook his head and made his way to the cockpit.

 

"What kind of flying is that?" He asked Bail.

 

"Average flying in a straight direction?"

 

"Riight...Anyway when is ETA?"

 

"14.00, so why don't you go and relax a bit?"

 

"How about a game of Pazaak?"

 

"No thanks, I need to check all the systems and stuff. It's the first ride with this ship."

 

"Enjoy working!" Jojo said and left the cockpit.

[patient_zero]

"Heh, I guess all I can say is "oops"..."

 

Zarena straightened up, habitually brushing herself down. She looked over her shoulder to see a Mandalorian standing across the room. He promptly smirked and placed his hands in his pockets.

 

"I take it you havent been on many space trips, eh?"

 

A smile flickered across Zarena's face as she turned her body to face her new companion. "I'm used to short distance trips. No hyperspace jumps." She moved her hand to the back of her neck, idly stretching out a pinky and scratching the line where her skin met her hair. "I mean, if I'm expecting it I can stay on my feet. Usually."

[ForeverNight]

Thryyn figured that Bail was engrossed in his work, since Hyperspace wasn't as safe a place as modern holo-dramas made it out to be. So, shrugging his shoulders when he didn't answer him Thryyn walked out of the cockpit, and nearly into Jojo.

 

"Jojo," Thryyn said in what he hoped was a friendly tone. "I'm sorry that we got off on the wrong foot yesterday, you'll have to forgive me, but I'm just a Jarhead. Okay?"

 

He hoped that it came out better than it sounded in his ears, but it was worth the try...

 

((Updated the Blade Glider concept art to include the Center Room as requested by Phantom Knight, even included a top-down of said room!))

[Cyborg Ninja]

Kevak sat on the bunk across from the jedi's.

 

"Actually this suit is more like a second skin."

 

Kevak tried to meditate but he was never any good at it. He was not a force wielder, hell he wasn't even a sith for that matter. He was a warrior, nothing more. He looked up at the Jedi.

 

"I really wish I was better with this Force stuff. Being a Jedi this must come easy to you. Oh by the way my name is Kevak."

[patient_zero]

"Actually this suit is more like a second skin."

 

Evelyn watched as the man sat down on the bunk across from her before closing her eyes. She placed her hands on her knees and exhaled quietly.

 

"I really wish I was better with this Force stuff. Being a Jedi this must come easy to you. Oh by the way my name is Kevak."

 

"I am Evelyn Sirus." There was an audible pause as she decided what to say next. "If I am entirely honest, I am a far better duelist than I am a manipulator of the Force. Force manipulation is a gift held by the few, even if it doesn't feel like it after a day or so in the Jedi Temple, so to be unable to do so should not be a source of shame." For a moment she wondered if it was Kevak she was advising, or herself. But she quickly banished the thought.

 

She resettled her mouth, teeth prodding at her lower lip as she tried to concentrate on listening to the ship around her as well as to the Force. Eyes still closed, she reflexively tipped her chin up.

[DrPhil2501]

"I mean, if I'm expecting it I can stay on my feet. Usually."

 

"Tch... Your probably one of the few people I've met who havent got used to Hyperspace jumps..." Jaq smiled. "Not that there is a problem with it. Eventually, you'll start getting used to it, like I have!"

 

Jaq leaned on the holoprojector of the center security room. "But its the space fights you oughta be more worried about. Heh, I remember my first space battle in the days when I was a Mandalorian. The destruction of the Ravager, when it was attacking the Telos Citadel station..."

[patient_zero]

"But its the space fights you oughta be more worried about. Heh, I remember my first space battle in the days when I was a Mandalorian. The destruction of the Ravager, when it was attacking the Telos Citadel station..."

 

Zarena continued to scratch the back of her neck with her pinky. "I don't think I heard about that one." She paused to see if he planned to continue his story, before adding: "But I mean, space is a big place, and we're an unmarked ship. What're the chances of us getting into a space fight this soon?"

[Cyborg Ninja]

"Really? You're not good with the force either. I was always the best fighter out of our group, it's one of the only things I'm good at. The reason I'm in this suit is because of how bad I am with force. It's nice to know I'm not alone with this inability."