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[RAM]

The flagship got separated from the herd! Kill off the sick and the weak! Run off with their overpowered weapons!!!

[CJ1145]

Fake surrender. I'm going to use those marines if it kills them!

[Akigagak]

Question: When this goes horribly wrong, Sensei, are you going to start anew?

[Sensei]

That depends on how much the people who are currently playing still want to play. I've got good resurrection plot hooks flying out the wazoo. And yeah, I suppose I do have to move the waiting list forward eventually... maybe those who died will go to the back of the waiting list with new characters. As it is, though, remember that Red's still quite alive and Zorgn is just captured.

And while we're on the topic- since we do have an eager waiting list, you can feel free to leave and know that you aren't letting down all your teammates. Not that I would want to encourage an active player to leave. Besides, as a DM and writer, I like to work with curveballs.

[CJ1145]

If you want a curveball, here's one: Let us board the damned ship! 

But yeah, some people seem to not be that active with this. If you're not interested, remember that there are dozens who are willing to kill you to take your spot.

[RedWarrior0]

Fake surrender. Best option.

[zchris13]

I'm signing up for when this ends badly. I want into the next one.

[Zorgn]

D: My ship! All's not lost, though, I just have to take over the ship I'm in. For now, I'll wait. If marines board the ship, I'll help. If another opportunity presents itself, I'll take it.

If everybody runs, I'll be joining the empire and go for a ship command. I'm perfectly fine with hunting down the party if they abandon me. I'd probably get more dakka with the empire anyway.

[Sensei]

A schism? Hrm... that could be an interesting mechanic. But your friends look intent on saving you.

If you have anything to say before next update, you have about 1.5-2 hours to do it. Posting is good because it lets me know you're there. RedWarrior, Zorgn, and CJ1145 are on the 'safe' list presently.

[SHAD0Wdump]

post.

I'm just going with the group here because I don't get to see AWESOME EXPLOSIONS.

[Sensei]

First off, it's occurred to me that Broose has simply disappeared after being banned. We'll assume he ditched us on the way here. That leaves a spot open. I'll check through the thread later to see exactly who was first in line (I thiiiinnnnnk it was RAM) Zchris was the earliest guy, though he didn't call a spot. There's also the matter of if Diakron is still active- since he's a thorough veteran, I'll be sure to PM him about it before freeing up the spot though.

Spoiler: Today's Episode... (click to show/hide)

CJ1145: "We surrender! Yield! Cease fire!"
Station: "Stay exactly where you are! Any resistance will be met with lethal force!"
Soldier: "And we'll like it! So don't pull any shit!"
CJ1145 makes care to be sure his ship docks first. The Mauler also docks to take Zorgn into the infirmary if he's recovered. Shadowdump and Diakron pretend to have thruster issues, delaying their arrival...
Station: "Come out with your hands up, pirate! Don't try anything!"
The moment CJ1145 opens his airlock into the station, his marines open fire. A few redshirts are killed in the initial fighting, but everyone with a nametag is unharmed. CJ1145 pulls out his pistol.
After shooting a few people, CJ comes across a redshirt, who surrenders.
CJ1145: "MORTAL FOE! WHY SHOULD I SPARE YOUR SOUL?
Redshirt: "Uhh... I know things! I got demoted here for asking too many questions. Sir."
CJ1145: "Do you know anything about the Doom Moon?"
Redshirt: "Yeah... I know none of the paperwork was filled out before the attack was launched. I didn't even see it coming. We were at peace! There might be a splinter cell, or worse. I must have asked the right people about it, because I was demoted immediately. In fact, they might be trying to kill me... my schedule says 'Airlock cleaning duty'. I used to pilot huge ships!"
CJ1145: "Do you know who's in charge here?"
Redshirt: "Yeah. An asshole by the name of Raphael. I can take you him."
CJ1145: "Alright. Come with us. What's you name, pilot?"
Redshirt: "Zachary-Christopher! But folks call me Z-chris."
Zchris leads CJ1145 to Raphael's office. It isn't hard to find, and your marines seem to be meeting little resistance. Out of badassery, CJ goes alone into the room.
Raphael: "What's your problem, buddy?!" He fires a shotgun blast your way. "If you're a pirate, this is the most backwards raid I've ever seen!"
Cj1145: "Actually..." He starts from behind a cabinet "I want to know why sent the Doom Moon on Faires. Now." He pops out of cover with his gun, starting a standoff.
Raphael: "I didn't send the Doom Moon. And to be frank, I wish I could tell you exactly what happened, but..." He fires off another shot, which damages the large, nearby window. "I'd lose my head if it got out." Raphael fires wildly.
CJ1145: "He's got me pinned in here! I need some cover!"
SHADOWdump: "Not a problem. Get out of there!"

CJ makes a sprint for the door, ducking out and bolting through. Moments later, Raphael's office is sterilized in fire.
Cj1145: "Darn... that would have been a great time for a one-liner, wouldn't it?"
Zorgn is in the company of CJ's marines. He looks bruised and disheveled, but otherwise unharmed.
Zorgn: A-yup.

Bah! That ended up taking way longer than I expected. I just got carried away. Anyway- Zchris13 is now on board in place of Broose. We can discuss ships tomorrow, but if you have any suggestions or a design outright, shoot. You've got control of the station, which should stop reinforcements (for a short time) and the remaining enemy ships have been dealt with by plot convenience.

Also, how was the writing and illustration? Good? Bad? Plot points feel too copped out or anything? I'm still very much experimenting with this.

[RAM]

Nice but... Is that a cracked window, a sparking docking shield thingy, or something else?

You should convert the doom moon into a ship! Though you would need to take most of the mass off and scavenge some engines...

[CJ1145]

It would be worth it... I've got it! Track down Wil's escape pod and use its engines! Obviously we'll need more, but I figure we're going to need him for the more dangerous jobs anyway.

[SHAD0Wdump]

Woah... cool,I really need to get that lost wing looked at...

[RedWarrior0]

Woah... cool,I really need to get that lost wing looked at...

I need to get that destroyed ship looked at. I'm not quite sure what it is, but I just can't pilot it like I used to...