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Prospector
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Post by oscar on May 25, 2019 0:48:34 GMT -5
Cyril wants to know who's been screwing with the coffeemaker. OOG: What's wrong with a drink that tastes like mol é sauce thinned with espresso? OOG: It's just that Cyril thought cockroaches were extinct. |
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Post by Terry Mixon on May 25, 2019 9:10:06 GMT -5
OOG: What's wrong with a drink that tastes like mol é sauce thinned with espresso? OOG: It's just that Cyril thought cockroaches were extinct. OOC: Cockroaches are NEVER extinct. |
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Post by raikenclw on May 27, 2019 16:17:25 GMT -5
OOC: Hmm, I did something wrong, I came up with about 4.5 hours. I slipped a decimal point somewhere. OOC: It could totally be me. Maths! Hissssss! [OOC: I suggest using an online orbital mechanics calculator. Just plug in the known variables and click Calculate. Make sure you select the option to arrive AT REST relative to your destination, however!] |
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Post by raikenclw on May 27, 2019 16:24:11 GMT -5
While Peng was awake for jump translation - with his turret's weapons powered up, just in case a pirate ship was hanging about within striking distance - he *did* resume his nap once it appeared the ship was not going to be immediately attacked. Awakening about hour later, he toggled on the ship's intercomm but found nothing of interest there.
[Internal Thought]Well, I guess I better take a shower then straighten up the turret a bit. Raven usually pulls an inspection sometime prior to planetfall.[/Internal Thought]
Unless intercepted by another character, Peng will go about the above activities until the next meal is announced.
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Post by erisred on May 28, 2019 13:56:02 GMT -5
[OOC: Eris, this is the destination for Gil's "delivery". :-)] OOC: Yes, this is it. I screwed up last time.  You have an address to make your delivery, but no contact name or comm number. |
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Post by Chuck on May 31, 2019 12:23:18 GMT -5
[OOC: Eris, this is the destination for Gil's "delivery". :-)] OOC: Yes, this is it. I screwed up last time. You have an address to make your delivery, but no contact name or comm number. [OOC: Hmm, that's special. Perhaps its time to start recruiting Peng...] |
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Post by erisred on Jun 6, 2019 16:19:38 GMT -5
The ship is a good bit further out than you'd like, but the trip in is without incident. By their transponders, there are a couple of ships in the system, but both are far, far, away from you and neither ever get within millions of kilometers of you before leaving the system.
As you near Shiralea you find it has a small orbital in high orbit. You are directed to dock there for inspection before landing on the planet. Getting docking permission you slide up next to the orbital and snake out an umbilical connecting your ship and the orbital. Lights turn green and and exchange over the comm with the station confirms you are solidly docked.
There is a ring over your comm, "Port Captain Anderson requests permission to come aboard."
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 6, 2019 23:12:35 GMT -5
While Peng was awake for jump translation - with his turret's weapons powered up, just in case a pirate ship was hanging about within striking distance - he *did* resume his nap once it appeared the ship was not going to be immediately attacked. Awakening about hour later, he toggled on the ship's intercomm but found nothing of interest there. [Internal Thought]Well, I guess I better take a shower then straighten up the turret a bit. Raven usually pulls an inspection sometime prior to planetfall.[/Internal Thought] Unless intercepted by another character, Peng will go about the above activities until the next meal is announced. |
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 6, 2019 23:19:47 GMT -5
The ship is a good bit further out than you'd like, but the trip in is without incident. By their transponders, there are a couple of ships in the system, but both are far, far, away from you and neither ever get within millions of kilometers of you before leaving the system. As you near Shiralea you find it has a small orbital in high orbit. You are directed to dock there for inspection before landing on the planet. Getting docking permission you slide up next to the orbital and snake out an umbilical connecting your ship and the orbital. Lights turn green and and exchange over the comm with the station confirms you are solidly docked. There is a ring over your comm, "Port Captain Anderson requests permission to come aboard." |
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Post by joertexas on Jun 6, 2019 23:47:41 GMT -5
"Port Captain Anderson, this is Captain Raven Firestorm, permission to come aboard is granted. I believe you will find everything is ready for your inspection." Takheal verifies that the mooring booms are secure before rising from his station to await the inspectors. |
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Post by raikenclw on Jun 7, 2019 2:32:21 GMT -5
Peng mentally inventories his possessions and - realizing that he doesn't have anything he needs to try concealing - begins digging through his duffel . . .
[Internal Thought]I know I've got a can of air freshener in here somewhere.[/Internal Thought]
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 24, 2019 1:21:19 GMT -5
"Port Captain Anderson, this is Captain Raven Firestorm, permission to come aboard is granted. I believe you will find everything is ready for your inspection." Takheal verifies that the mooring booms are secure before rising from his station to await the inspectors. Raven, will join Takheal to await the inspectors, after letting everyone know that boarding is eminent and checking with Blackjack, "Will you be joining us to greet the inspectors?" |
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Post by raikenclw on Jun 24, 2019 20:58:32 GMT -5
Peng pulls a brightly labelled aerosol can ["Springtime Mountain Glade"] from his duffle and mists it liberally around the turret control space. He sniffs experimentally, then gives the space one last squirt. Before returning the can to his duffle, Peng pauses, then shrugs and sprays each armpit of his shipsuit as well.
[Internal Thought]Better go line up for the reception, I guess.[/Internal Thought]
Peng checks to make sure that both his Blade and Body Pistol are in their usual places and ready for instant use. Then, moving with no particular hurry (e.g. at his usual pace), he makes his way to the main airlock and joins the growing crowd. Peng gives anyone who glances his way a genial nod and a mumbled, "G'mornin'" as he settles into his place in line. Unless prompted to an Attention stance, Peng assumes a very relaxed Parade Rest . . . which coincidentally places his hand against the slit giving access to his hidden Blade.
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Post by erisred on Jun 24, 2019 21:32:14 GMT -5
Takheal verifies that the mooring booms are secure before rising from his station to await the inspectors. Raven, will join Takheal to await the inspectors, after letting everyone know that boarding is eminent and checking with Blackjack, "Will you be joining us to greet the inspectors?" Blackjack replies, "You might have to be doing this on your own one day soon. I'm going to take a nap. Oh, I think Chief Factor Cho will be joining you."When you reach the entry point Lois Cho IS there, dressed in her company dress uniform. Sir Baltus is behind her also in his company dress uniform. "You'll do the talking to the Port Captain, but would you introduce Sir Baltus and myself?" Lois Cho asks, "Sir Baltus will be remaining here on ShiraLea to open a trading office." |
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Post by raikenclw on Jun 25, 2019 21:51:18 GMT -5
Peng shows zero indication of any embarassment, at wearing his none-to-clean duty shipsuit in the presence of those dressed in their best finery.
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Post by joertexas on Jun 25, 2019 22:15:28 GMT -5
Peng shows zero indication of any embarassment, at wearing his none-to-clean duty shipsuit in the presence of those dressed in their best finery. Takheal glances in his direction, lowering his ears slightly as he catches sight and scent of the man. Then, the Aslan flicks one ear and turns his attention back to the boarding party. |
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Post by Hexenritter Verlag on Jun 26, 2019 16:12:05 GMT -5
Emiya wanders up towards Captain Raven & waits for what ever occurs, she left her sword & shotgun in the room she shares with the captain but has her knives strapped to her body as normal.
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Post by raikenclw on Jun 28, 2019 0:33:56 GMT -5
[OOC . . . Takheal [sic] catches [sic] scent of the man. Is Takheal's nose sharp enough to catch the tang of gun oil, layered in with the scent of old sweat and new airfreshener? Not that I mind if it is! I'm just curious. ] |
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Post by joertexas on Jun 28, 2019 7:50:01 GMT -5
Is Takheal's nose sharp enough to catch the tang of gun oil, layered in with the scent of old sweat and new airfreshener? Not that I mind if it is! I'm just curious. ] |
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Post by raikenclw on Jul 10, 2019 2:04:29 GMT -5
Peng - bored out of his gourd - begins ranking the compartment's occupants in the order of which he'd try to save first, should things go South. Of course, Raven tops this list, but . . .
[Internal Thought]She'd probably not need much in the wave of savin', honestly. Might be th' other way 'round, actually . . .[/Internal Thought]
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Post by Mighty Darci on Aug 20, 2019 21:28:53 GMT -5
Raven, will join Takheal to await the inspectors, after letting everyone know that boarding is eminent and checking with Blackjack, "Will you be joining us to greet the inspectors?" Blackjack replies, "You might have to be doing this on your own one day soon. I'm going to take a nap. Oh, I think Chief Factor Cho will be joining you." as she thinks to herself, oh so that is the way the wind is blowing. When you reach the entry point Lois Cho IS there, dressed in her company dress uniform. Sir Baltus is behind her also in his company dress uniform. "You'll do the talking to the Port Captain, but would you introduce Sir Baltus and myself?" Lois Cho asks, "Sir Baltus will be remaining here on ShiraLea to open a trading office."Smiling at Cho, Raven says, "Of course, it will be my honor to do so!"
When Port Captain Anderson is aboard, Raven says, "Welcome aboard, I'm Captain Raven Firestorm, of the Clear Sails. I would like to introduce you to Chief Factor Lois Cho for Delgado Trading and her Associate Sir Baltus van Rijn.
I believe they will want to speak to you once your inspection is complete."
"Is there anything I can get you before we get started? The our books are ready and the cargo is available for your inspection." |
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Post by raikenclw on Sept 1, 2019 3:49:26 GMT -5
Peng half-listens to the exchange between the local and Raven . . .
[Internal Thought]Blah. Blah. Blah.[/Internal Thought]
. . . while trying to scratch his a** without being too obvious about it.
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Post by erisred on Sept 10, 2019 15:32:56 GMT -5
"No, you deal with it." Blackjack replies, "You might have to be doing this on your own one day soon. I'm going to take a nap. Oh, I think Chief Factor Cho will be joining you." as she thinks to herself, oh so that is the way the wind is blowing. When you reach the entry point Lois Cho IS there, dressed in her company dress uniform. Sir Baltus is behind her also in his company dress uniform. "You'll do the talking to the Port Captain, but would you introduce Sir Baltus and myself?" Lois Cho asks, "Sir Baltus will be remaining here on ShiraLea to open a trading office."Smiling at Cho, Raven says, "Of course, it will be my honor to do so!"
When Port Captain Anderson is aboard, Raven says, "Welcome aboard, I'm Captain Raven Firestorm, of the Clear Sails. I would like to introduce you to Chief Factor Lois Cho for Delgado Trading and her Associate Sir Baltus van Rijn.
I believe they will want to speak to you once your inspection is complete."
"Is there anything I can get you before we get started? The our books are ready and the cargo is available for your inspection."
Port Captain Anderson says after he salutes and then shakes Raven's hand, "We don't get many ships here at ShiraLea so you're visit is a welcome one."
"Also pleased to meet you Chief Factor and Sir Baltus." adds Anderson. Anderson makes quick work of looking over the paperwork and cargo and then closets himself with Cho and Baltus for a few minutes. He comes out of Cho's stateroom with a grin on his face. "I'll be going with Captain Anderson." Baltus says to Raven, "He, Madam Cho and I are going to scope out a couple of sites for the Delgado Factory here. Once I know where the factory is going to be located I'll send for the module."
"You are cleared to land at the downport at your convenience. It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope you'll visit ShiraLea again." adds Captain Anderson shaking Raven's hand again before he and the two Delgado Trading officials disappear down the umbilical. Up on the bridge you get the okay to land. |
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Post by raikenclw on Sept 11, 2019 7:17:33 GMT -5
With a wordless nod towards Raven, Peng slouches off to take station in his turret . . .
[Internal Thought]Seems a civilized-enough place, so we're unlikely to take any fire. Still, better to be prepared than not.[/Internal Thought]
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Post by joertexas on Sept 12, 2019 9:05:20 GMT -5
Up on the bridge you get the okay to land. Takheal enters their destination into the navigation system and checks the resulting route, navigation aids, and comm frequencies to be sure everything is read for them to fly. Once all of that is done, he reports to Raven. "We're ready to fly, Ma'am." |
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Post by erisred on Sept 14, 2019 16:51:51 GMT -5
The ship makes orbit and begins to descend. While you are bring the ship down, you bring up what you know about the planet.
ShiraLea has a Routine Starport without shipyards. You can get Major repairs done here and buy Unrefined fuel. There is refined fuel available for Scouts at the local Scout base.
The main world is roughly 14,400–15,999 kilometers in diameter, and is a Large terrestrial. The dense atmosphere (0.71–1.49 atm) contains an unusual taint, pollen from local plants that when breathed in cause severe allergy reactions in most humans. This requires the use of a filter mask when outside and cleaning in an anteroom when coming in from outside. Locals have become so adapted to the pollen that precautions are only needed during the Bloom Season. Visitors, though, need those filter masks at all times.
The surface is roughly 55–64 percent surface water, which qualifies it as a Wet world world.
The main world has a population of about 50,000 local residents, which qualifies it as a Moderate population world. Most of the population are religious refugees from Patagonia.
The local government is characterized as a Theocratic Participating Democracy, with government by advice and consent of the church members. Those who don't belong to "The Church" are effectively disenfranchised.
Visitors may find the law moderately restrictive. No skin can be shown in public, men and women all wear gloves, long sleeved shirts and trousers. The trousers are pegged and buttoned at the bottom to ankle high boots. Although, this is the law, it comes partly from the need to protect from the Pollen here on the planet. Light assault weapons are strictly regulated by local authorities.
Technology is described as Circa 1910 AD. Trains are the common mode of travel among the three small towns on a small continent in the northern temperate zone. Except for a nearby island, where the Starport and Scout Base are located, the rest of the planet is almost completely un-populated and unexplored.
Starport Island is operated under Patagonian law, not local ShiraLea law. On the island, the rules about clothing and religious regulation do not exist. The port is administered by the Starport Authority, working closely with the Commander of the Scout base. Travel between the mainland and Starport Island is by steam boat, air-ship and, occasionally, by grav craft.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Sept 16, 2019 22:29:23 GMT -5
] "Pleasure to meet you Captain Firestorm." Port Captain Anderson says after he salutes and then shakes Raven's hand, "We don't get many ships here at ShiraLea so you're visit is a welcome one."
"Also pleased to meet you Chief Factor and Sir Baltus." adds Anderson. Anderson makes quick work of looking over the paperwork and cargo and then closets himself with Cho and Baltus for a few minutes. He comes out of Cho's stateroom with a grin on his face. "I'll be going with Captain Anderson." Baltus says to Raven, "He, Madam Cho and I are going to scope out a couple of sites for the Delgado Factory here. Once I know where the factory is going to be located I'll send for the module."
"You are cleared to land at the downport at your convenience. It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope you'll visit ShiraLea again." adds Captain Anderson shaking Raven's hand again before he and the two Delgado Trading officials disappear down the umbilical. Up on the bridge you get the okay to land.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Sept 16, 2019 22:31:06 GMT -5
With a wordless nod towards Raven, Peng slouches off to take station in his turret . . . [Internal Thought]Seems a civilized-enough place, so we're unlikely to take any fire. Still, better to be prepared than not.[/Internal Thought] |
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Post by Mighty Darci on Sept 16, 2019 22:33:06 GMT -5
Up on the bridge you get the okay to land. Takheal enters their destination into the navigation system and checks the resulting route, navigation aids, and comm frequencies to be sure everything is read for them to fly. Once all of that is done, he reports to Raven. "We're ready to fly, Ma'am." Raven nods to Takheal, "Everything seems to be Green, so lets land and check this place out." |
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Post by Mighty Darci on Sept 16, 2019 22:48:07 GMT -5
The ship makes orbit and begins to descend. While you are bring the ship down, you bring up what you know about the planet. ShiraLea has a Routine Starport without shipyards. You can get Major repairs done here and buy Unrefined fuel. There is refined fuel available for Scouts at the local Scout base. The main world is roughly 14,400–15,999 kilometers in diameter, and is a Large terrestrial. The dense atmosphere (0.71–1.49 atm) contains an unusual taint, pollen from local plants that when breathed in cause severe allergy reactions in most humans. This requires the use of a filter mask when outside and cleaning in an anteroom when coming in from outside. Locals have become so adapted to the pollen that precautions are only needed during the Bloom Season. Visitors, though, need those filter masks at all times. The surface is roughly 55–64 percent surface water, which qualifies it as a Wet world world. The main world has a population of about 50,000 local residents, which qualifies it as a Moderate population world. Most of the population are religious refugees from Patagonia. The local government is characterized as a Theocratic Participating Democracy, with government by advice and consent of the church members. Those who don't belong to "The Church" are effectively disenfranchised. Visitors may find the law moderately restrictive. No skin can be shown in public, men and women all wear gloves, long sleeved shirts and trousers. The trousers are pegged and buttoned at the bottom to ankle high boots. Although, this is the law, it comes partly from the need to protect from the Pollen here on the planet. Light assault weapons are strictly regulated by local authorities. Technology is described as Circa 1910 AD. Trains are the common mode of travel among the three small towns on a small continent in the northern temperate zone. Except for a nearby island, where the Starport and Scout Base are located, the rest of the planet is almost completely un-populated and unexplored. Starport Island is operated under Patagonian law, not local ShiraLea law. On the island, the rules about clothing and religious regulation do not exist. The port is administered by the Starport Authority, working closely with the Commander of the Scout base. Travel between the mainland and Starport Island is by steam boat, air-ship and, occasionally, by grav craft.
Raven queries the computer records to see if there is any info at all about the other continents and the rest of the world. She wonders if this pollen problem is the whole world or just this area.
She also sends a message to Peng to see her before he leaves the ship, she feels the need to caution him about offending the locals.
Raven also sends a note to Dr. Vargas to inquire if a simple test can be done to check what level of sensitivity each of the crew has to the pollen. Just wondering if any of us would be able to function with the filter mask in an emergency.
Does the no skin include the face? Are we wearing hats, scarves, goggles and filter mask indoor and out? |
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You have an address to make your delivery, but no contact name or comm number.
