Turn 8

Post by **Nick** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:09 pm

"...so basically we are all thats left" Captain Stephan concluded his story. The Captain quickly swept away a tear that had been building up in his eye as he spoke. His voice brittle and thin of rage and sorrow.

There had been three androids aboard, all three had joined the ship at LV-426 and insisted being in the cargo container for the duration of the trip. Once on the way they had appearantly saboutaged the crews sleeper pods, but the plan failed as some woke up. Of the six crewmembers three had managed to get out of their sleeper pods, struggle ensued as the Androids attacked them. One of the Androids were armed with a pistol and shot one of the crewmembers, fatally wounding him. Captain Stephan and his navigator disarmed the Android, but he managed to break free and flee into the cargocontainer where he barricaded himself with the other Androids.

Two hours ago the Androids had made a brake-out attempt and a firefight ensued as Stephan and the navigator now were armed with the weapons of the onboard cache. During the firefight one of the Androids rushed out, carrying a steel cylinder, and threw himself into a rescue pod, ejecting himself. The two other androids where driven back into the container were they once again barricaded themselves.

Stephan looked at the Marines "So whats the plan?"

Magnus · Post by **Magnus** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:00 pm

Magnus raised an eyebrow. "So this container, did you get a good look at it? Did it have bio-hazard wrote on it by any chance?" Magnus turn away and looked over at Caden. "Christ all mighty, we need all four of those. Hey Sarge, maybe you want to see if Priest can track the escape pod? Maybe Minuteman can take the Costaguana and chase 'er down while we mop up the WY's mess."

Magnus thumbed his armour, rubbing out a spot that wasn't there. "Of course that's just a lowly Private's suggestion and should be taken as much. I'll leave how to plan an assault on the cargo containers for the promoted men."

tashw · Post by **tashw** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:21 pm

"Rescue pod?" Kelly frowned, "Who the hell's he think's gonna rescue him way out here?" She grunted slightly and shook her head, "Sounds dodgy to me, Sarge. Maybe we should go haul his buddies out and ask them."

HeavyGlenn · Post by **HeavyGlenn** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:16 pm

Ronald who stood right behind Kelly rolled his eyes and looked around in the room. Smiling as he dreamt away in a floating dream where he could fill the endless hordes of androids with endless amounts of bullets. After a while he woke up and spoke.

"How about we just attack them from differnt ways, if they just got one pistol we could just shoot them down, all we need is their database, right?"

logician · Post by **logician** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:16 am

Stephan looked at the Marines "So whats the plan?"

Sgt Caden condsidered the Cpt Stephan's tale. Everything seemed legit... the evidence of the stuggle was right before them. ...it's doubtful those andriods are looking to cash in; company artificials staging a mutiny against a company crew? damned screwy... Sgt Caden called out to Priest aboard the transport:

"See if you can get a bead on the rescue pod. If that runner hoped to flee the long arm of the USMC, he thought wrong."

Caden turned to Stephan.

"I'm sorry to hear about your crew. We're here to help any way we can. You say you wrestled the firearm from the artificial gang, and unless they've gotten real creative, they're sitting ducks in that container."

The Sergeant glanced over to the Marines.

"All right, we've got permission to deal with these clowns as we see fit. I don't know what they were up to, but we're gonna find out. Line up in assault formation and let's proceed to the Cargo Pylon Access. Intel says it's tight getting in there, so I need a pair of you to volunteer to lead. If one of the androids gives you trouble, open up on 'em, but take care to spare the head. Watch for any other surprises. We still don't know what those cylinders are about."

rednus · Post by **rednus** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:01 am

so I need a pair of you to volunteer to lead...

"I'll go". Blurted Rednus, flicking the flamer pilot back on.

-"And maybe Green?"

''Of course, we could set up the Hush-Puppy in front of their container, then simply open the doors.........'' Rednus giggled.

Wandering if this classified as a war crime, Chappell looked around...

-The idea wasn't taking hold .

HeavyGlenn · Post by **HeavyGlenn** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:46 am

Ronald looked at Rednus and nodded. "I gladly volunteer Sir!" said Ronald happily. Almost shouting.

AstroBoy · Post by **AstroBoy** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:49 am

During the lack of action, and with no need to scan the area, Bojan pulled out his book and started reading but was constantly looking up to make sure he wasn't needed

logician · Post by **logician** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:00 pm

"I'll go". Blurted Rednus, flicking the flamer pilot back on.

"That's the 'can-do' attitude I like."

Sgt Caden winked at L Cpl Chappel.

"I gladly volunteer Sir!" said Ronald happily.

Sgt Caden frowned at Pvt Green.

"Sorry, Green, but you've had your fun today. You gotta share the wealth. Besides, that's not what I'd call a close-quarters weapon. I think Pvt Macguire has the right idea, so she'll be accompanying Chappel."

Caden reholstered his VP70 and turned off IR on the helmet cam.

"I'm putting 2nd Squad on this 'bot grab, Chappel; consider it a leadership opportunity. 1st Squad will assist the crew with any needed repairs."

Caden glanced over towards the Hypersleep Chambers. Several of the pods were still occupied by crew who would never wake up. ...and people say they want to go in their sleep... Caden shook his head and rubbed his eyes, returning his mind to the task at hand.

"Those metal and rubber bastards got no souls... Yeah, take whatever you need to pacify the mutineers. Don't be shy about calling out for an assist if things go sour."

tashw · Post by **tashw** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:03 pm

"I got just the thing for pacifying mutineers right here," Kelly patted her smartgun with fake cheerfulness.

Not that the chance for a little action wasn't welcome, but right now she was stuck with the nagging feeling something didn't quite add up. She glanced over to where the Captain stood and frowned. She couldn't put her finger on it, but something about Stephan's story was off.

"Sarge," she wandered close to Caden, keeping her voice low, "I dunno what it is, but I'm damn sure our Captain here's not telling the whole story." She looked Caden in the eyes. It was unfortunate the team was so new, she had no way of knowing how Caden would take the comment, but what the hell, worst that could happen was he'd think she was a jumpy idiot. "I mean it, Sarge. Keep an eye on him."

rednus · Post by **rednus** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:45 am

"Sargeant Caden, I require one of the 1st's M41-A's "
he said , un-slinging the 'torch and un-clipping the bear..

"Second squad!, form-up!...Lets go , Bojan.."
-Ordered Chappell, motioning for the pvt. to stop reading.

"Macguire, with me. We head for the containers."

Rednus glanced down at pvt. Carter's other VP70...

--" Time to 'dual-it-up' , Medic."
Again... I want sweep & ghost , ladies."

Confident that the second could handle this, and now holding his preffered weapon for the situation, the order to move out was given....

" Oh , and apparently....we cant aim for the head... "

An odd grin encompassed Rednus' features...

"...So I'm gonna target the groin ..."

Magnus · Post by **Magnus** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:02 am

rednus wrote:"Time to 'dual-it-up' , Medic."

Magnus had his Pulse Rifle slung behind his back next to his Field Surgery Kit and First-Aid Box. He already had one Pistol in his right hand.

"Yes sir, now those are orders I can carry out." Magnus flicked out his other pistol with his left hand and gave both a twirl.

"Hey Priest," Magnus called into his mic. "Where's the best place to shoot an android to take it down intact?"

AstroBoy · Post by **AstroBoy** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:47 am

Bojan put his book away and with a groan had a bit of a stretch and pulled out his rifle and headed over towards Magnus also wondering about Magnus' question.

HeavyGlenn · Post by **HeavyGlenn** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:03 pm

Ronald sighed a bit and yawned and went to do whatever he was meant to do...

pants · Post by **pants** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 7:20 am

"I'm putting 2nd Squad on this 'bot grab, Chappel; consider it a leadership opportunity. 1st Squad will assist the crew with any needed repairs."

"Ok first squad fall in on me!" said Lt Cpl Steel, paitently waiting for his squad to form up.

"Well boys and girls it looks like we are now mechanics and will try and get this ship back into shape," then lowering his voice "however I'm paranoid by nature so we are gonna keep our weapons close, but safties on, and I'm looking at you Green when I say that, but be prepared to rock and roll if necessary, and again Green I'm looking at you when I say that!" meeting each of his squads eyes he gave them a brief smile and turned back to Sgt Caden.

"Sarge first squad is ready to get this fine vessel back into fighting trim!" then turning to the civilian crew looked them up and down and spoke again, "Captain Stephan is it? Well if you and the rest of you crew could please show us what needs to be done we would be quite happy to help out."