In reply to Meir Galinski (msg # 25):

"We have a couple of grav bikes we can offer. They are small enough to avoid most detection. That work for you?"

"Not really, no."
Something more...primitive was more his speed.

In reply to Meir Galinski (msg # 27):

"Well, you have the tracked APC, and we have a couple of small experimental scout quad bikes with very low signatures and our patented micro-Fusion power plants, the smallest of its kind. We have put 40mm Electomagnetic Grenade launchers on them, but they are otherwise unarmoured. Single person bikes that can carry a little cargo, they are small versions of the scout cars that are so popular with the military."
This message was last updated by the GM at 21:46, Sat 11 Mar 2017.

"They sound ideal. Maps covering the entire planet, best you've got available will also be needed, along with any information on where the humans might be hiding, and what their condition is."
He'd also need manuals for the bikes to study along the way, but he was fairly certainly they would come as part of the package.
"Medical supplies, food and water, adequate life support to handle so many people..." he continued, ticking off on his fingers a number of additional items which had probably already been thought of.

In reply to Meir Galinski (msg # 29):

"Ok, then. I will have the two prototypes put aboard as well. Will be a bit tight for a bit, as we will of course load 10t of supplies onto the Dastavka as well. Just a but larger than a person  at 6ft long by 4 ft wide (SM +1), they move at 100 mph (Move 50) but offer no protection for the rider. Capable of carrying quarter of a ton, they have more of a problem with space than power.

What maps we have will be provided, including details of previous rebel sites that may still be active, so naturally do not let them fall into the wrong hands. The planet is a desert planet, with low gravity at 0.68G and hot thin atmosphere with a sulphur taint, hence the need for filter respirators.

That cover all questions?"

Those we can think of at the moment...

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 31):

"Right. In that case, I will not delay you any further. Your vessel should be ready and loaded by the time you return to it. Godspeed, and good luck."

He departs the room, with various people vying for his time as he does so.
This message was last updated by the GM at 03:46, Sun 12 Mar 2017.

That would be a record turn around... we've hardly been here and hour and a half.
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In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 33):

"Yes Sir, that is what we are working on. We started as soon as you docked. Actually, it will be a 3 hour turn around, so we are counting on you not rushing back too quickly..." he says with a nervous smile.

Kat sighs "So much for some relaxing.

Meir didn't see much point in hanging around anywhere off the ship, there were too many people about for his liking. Besides, he really wanted to begin familiarising himself with the new equipment being brought aboard as soon as possible.

In reply to Meir Galinski (msg # 36):

By the time you return to the Dastavka, the crew are busy slotting provisions and gear aboard. In the main living room, two small quad bikes sit, much to the amusement of the technicians. At only 4 ft wide, they can fit through only the wider double doorways, but can be driven down some corridors, but this will almost require some crew being confined to either their quarters or their posts. It is going to be a rather squashy ride until you manage to eat your way through supplies!

He didn't intend to ride anywhere unless there was at least a dozen metres or more available. Sitting on a bike and getting a feel for where the controls were would do for the time being. The same for all the other equipment, including the new environmental suit he'd found in his quarters, and if possible, a little dry firing and immediate action drills for all the different rifles aboard the ship.

Cyril detours to see if there is any decent wine available and to check for some good quality single malt scotch or other good whiskey.

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 39):

The rifles have a training mode, which reduces to power to just a strong torch power.

There are 4 bottles of fine Scotch Whiskey available at the bar, and when he checks, he has another 6 he is willing to sell you.

That sounds good... it may be a while before we get back...and no wine of any quality?

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 41):

You can find a crate of very nice wine, half white and half red, but the price is astronomical: $10,000!

Supposedly shipped from Vilani space...

Cough, Hack, Wheeze ...  That is almost two weeks pay! ...  a bit out of my price range... doubt even Kalishnakov drinks that!

Anything else?

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 43):

He keeps it for entertaining visiting Dignitaries. There is a cheaper stuff produced in Chrysolite...they clearly need to import some decent wine makers though. The Beer is reasonable quality, and Kalishnikov brought an expert with Vodka who is working from Tunguska producing a fine drop.

Vodka ... Yuck... That's like drinking Gin.  We'll get some for Kat ... guess I just drink whiskey this trip...

Beer and wine would be nice change. But no Vodka! ITs horrible.

Yes, just like Gin!


Would i know you dislike Vodka? otherwise you get several bottles!

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 47):

Beer is $150 per slab, next most expensive wine is from Chrysolite, worth $1,000 per box of six, and Vodka is $100 per bottle. Even cheaper wine is available, but the barkeep recommends against it.

No idea of what a slab of beer is...
assuming  inflation and all... $1,000 per case of six may be OK... I assume, given the six to a case, these are 1.5 liter bottles?
I'll get Kat say 4 bottles of Vodka.... that's as close to jet fuel as i wish to get.


So whipping Aussie slang on us now ... in pints? Half Liters? if so, we'll get four.
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In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 49):

Oh, sorry. Thought the world knew a slab was 24 cans of beer!

Bottles are 1 ltr bottles for both wine and vodka...in fact very similar bottles (not a lot of bottle manufacturers here!).