"New technology will help you all learn more but they will start with what you already know"

In reply to Katherine 'Kat' Steele (msg # 164):

"Yeah, we can make what we already know available to them a lot quicker than our scouts, er scout, can learn the new technology, I would say."

"This has been very eye opening. I have never roughed it like this. I grew up on a starship and I learned how to be a pilot early."

In reply to Fate (msg # 161):

"Almost everything known about the geography and biology of the planet is on this laptop. There's a few older copies on computers in the other settlements, but the most up to date was on the Expeditionary server and a few others connected to it at Landfall. None survived the attack."
Anything that wasn't related to exploration however probably was up to date, or close to it.
"Once I upload this there's not much point me staying is there, not since the offworlders technology have made most of my work obsolete."

In reply to Katherine 'Kat' Steele (msg # 166):

"This is not really roughing it. This is how we live. Roughing it is going into the bush like Mr Galinski does with just a pack and your wits...but glad you could join us to get back to where we can get more crew."

"Yes, this is nearly civilisation compared to most of my time on Aquitaine. Mind you, I don't usually have to carry my own gear very far either."
Boats, light aircraft and wheeled vehicles were all in the Expeditionaries inventory, or were until most were destroyed.

Perhaps we should back that up to several locations. My mini-computer will hold it and will upload it to the DASTAVKA as well.

"Would you all like a ride on our ship?"

In reply to Katherine 'Kat' Steele (msg # 171):

"Perhaps some of us might, but most of us know this life, and would be happy here if we could be protected."

Here are the results of my check-up.

09:03, Today: Tanya Weaver rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,3,1.  Dex check.
09:02, Today: Tanya Weaver rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,2,1.  Health check 2.
09:02, Today: Tanya Weaver rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 3,3,5.  Health check 1.

In reply to Tanya Weaver (msg # 173):

[Private to Tanya Weaver: Thanks for that!]

The next day you finally arrive at the island you are familiar with.

Duke has been able to modifyany weapons for the colonists and teach them the basics of how the work and can be maintained. He has also had to teach them about the improvements on the fuel cells and batteries, so despite giving them software regarding other technologies such as fusion cells, antigrav systems and jump drives, he was not able to teach them about it as well.

The vessel and its shipment of wood and items scavenged from the destroyed base are well received, though the crew is shocked to find some of the aliens peacefully helping Duke teach the colonists combat methods, until the Labrysian political situation is explained to them.

Meir was not at all hesitant to express his opinion on the presence of the Labrysians.
"Why are they still here? Haven't their kind done enough damage yet?"
"Anyone can see they'll only bring us more trouble!"
As much as he wanted to physically drive every last one of them off the planet, he kept himself in check...for the most part.

Kat looks at Meir "Just like all other races, they fight among themselves. They are here to help and might save You. We are in a war against other like them and if we are here, they will come. But we are winning so just deal with it"

In reply to Katherine 'Kat' Steele (msg # 176):

"Several of these guys died defending us last week. We are glad to have them here, and we wanted to invite a contingent to stay, as that we we will be better equipped to deal with our mutual enemies. If you don't like that, you are free to leave, but we have to consider what is best for the colony and not be ruled by irrational hatred based on what others of their species have done. After all, they have shown their colours just as the attackers showed theirs."

"You didn't see what they did!" Meir spat his reply back angrily.
"Their presence," he thrust his arm at a nearby Labrysian, "Only invites more attacks from those they are fighting!"
"They'll get us all killed!"

In reply to Meir Galinski (msg # 178):

"I did not see what the others did, but I DID see what they did," he says, referring to the Labrysians around you.

"I saw their dead, I saw them grieve, like us, but I also saw them fighting those who were hostile. Not to save their families, but to save ours. They were not here when the main colony was attacked, and look what happened to them. They were here when we were attacked, by the same group, no less, and we repelled the attack. It seems not having them here got a lot more killed than having them here.

Like I said, if you hate that so much, leave. To be honest, we would prefer to have them with us than you, because they saved this colony, but you did not save yours!"

He is speaking with restraint, as if he has had this discussion before and is very firm in his position now. Indeed, you get the feeling this is the culmination of the last week of discussions in this colony.

Do not be so hard on Meir... he and the others fought desperately against overwhelming odds... and didn't have our aid. It would have required a miracle to win that battle. He lost all those close to him ... it is hard indeed not to resent anything the Labrysians bring, even though it greatly increases the defense and will hopefully prevent a recurrence. He will need some time to learn what you already have.

Kat listens at this point and let the men talk.

Meir's fist lashed out, collecting the man squarely on his jaw and knocking to the ground.
"Don't you DARE lecture us on what happened!"
Only quick action by those near prevented Meir continuing his wild assault.
"You didn't have to bury hundreds of people! You didn't have to search for the severed limbs of your own family so they could be buried in one grave!"
"YOU DISHONOUR THE MEMORY OF EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM!"

In reply to Meir Galinski (msg # 182):

The colony leader is not as suprised by your outburst as you might expect. He waits for you to finish, getting up whilst his security retrain you well, before calmly responding.

"You are right. I did not have to bury hundreds of dead, just a few brave defenders. And some of these creatures are the reason why. I have no more respect for the bastards that did that than you, but these are not them! Now get a grip, and plan for the future while you have one!"

He turns and leaves. The two security hold you tightly until you stop struggling, before releasing you and following him into the compound.

Kat stays quiet, not realizing what had happened to the extent it had.

In reply to Katherine 'Kat' Steele (msg # 184):

There are obviously some colonists who enjoyed the show, but others who are very disapproving. A couple of security from Dastavka come and make sure things de-escalate though. One approaches Cyril.

"Maybe we should have him aboard the ship, for his own safety, Sir."

Please post in "The Away Team" now.

"Anybody bring a banjo?  We could use one right about now..."

You need to get on DASTAVKA... we are looking to leave for Aegir and I don't want to have to do your job.

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 187):

See post #185 for the end to this thread. You are already back at the colony where Dastavka is...