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The Temple.

Posted by GMFor group 0
GM
GM, 1050 posts
Game
Master
Wed 11 May 2016
at 19:58
  • msg #492

Re: The Temple

With a throb of anti-grav and roar of retro-jets, thje cutter settled into the clearing. Loose leaves and dead branches were blown up in a momentary storm. The cutter sat there, metal skin ticking as it cooled. The heat of reentry radiated off the hull.

A personnel hatch opened and metal stairs extended. Two Free Suns marines in Combat Environment Suits and combat helmets, carrying ACRs quickly descended to the ground and took up covering positions, left and right. They waited, scanning the treelines with the lights attached to their weapons.
Blake Renfield
player, 488 posts
Ex-Scout
589A46
Thu 12 May 2016
at 01:38
  • msg #493

Re: The Temple

This does not look good. Blake whispers into the comm.  He selects single shot on the carbine, not wanting to spray the lander with bullets ... yet.
Neva Alexovna Morozova
player, 559 posts
Ex-Other Rogue
A89982
Thu 12 May 2016
at 03:23
  • msg #494

Re: The Temple

Thomas Walker:
In reply to Ken Jenkins (msg # 490):

Walker follows to a point where he can watch Ken interact with the incoming ship.

"Has anyone in our little group ever spotted for a long-distance shot?"


"Not me.  I could try if nobody else can do it."

Neva quieted down and heard Thomas announcement.  She looked in that area and thought to herself that she wasn't surprised that it might not be good.  Why should things be easy now.
Blake Renfield
player, 489 posts
Ex-Scout
589A46
Fri 13 May 2016
at 01:26
  • msg #495

Re: The Temple

Hmmm, free Suns aren't the Hedge, right ??
Prof. Lorain Messandi
NPC, 164 posts
Scientist
69ABA8
Fri 13 May 2016
at 01:32
  • msg #496

Re: The Temple

In reply to Blake Renfield (msg # 495):

Blake was an Imperial, but Lorain was native to Alzenai and the Jungleblut Subsector.

"No, we're Free Suns, or the "League of Suns". Or at least we're allied to you Imperials. The Hegemonby of Descarothe, or the "Daesekhe" are not.

"These look like our people."


She wanted to get up, but waited for the all-clear.
Ken Jenkins
player, 1063 posts
Ex-Marine Captain
67C889
Fri 13 May 2016
at 02:37
  • msg #497

Re: The Temple

Ken stepped forward and waved to the marines, hands over his head and hands open.  "Hello!  We're friends.  We need a pick up."
GM
GM, 1052 posts
Game
Master
Fri 13 May 2016
at 06:17
  • msg #498

Re: The Temple

In reply to Ken Jenkins (msg # 497):

On the far side of the cutter, another personnel hatch opened and two more marines deployed to cover the far side.

When Ken spoke, one of the closer marines raised a hand. "Stay where you are. Who are you? What ship are you crew of?"
Blake Renfield
player, 491 posts
Ex-Scout
589A46
Fri 13 May 2016
at 23:42
  • msg #499

Re: The Temple

Well now, at least they are not shooting at us ... yet.
Ken Jenkins
player, 1065 posts
Ex-Marine Captain
67C889
Sat 14 May 2016
at 03:20
  • msg #500

Re: The Temple

He halted.  "I'm Ken Jenkins, from the Empress Victoria."
GM
GM, 1053 posts
Game
Master
Sun 15 May 2016
at 05:55
  • msg #501

Re: The Temple

In reply to Ken Jenkins (msg # 500):

The marine spoke into his combat helmet radio mic. Nodding, he waved Ken in. "You're the people we're here to retrieve. We're from the corvette Korsun, in orbit. Let's get going. Quickly, now."

Ken recognised this as one of the Free Suns close escorts that was stationed in-system, but at the base in the asteroid belt.

The other marines continued to cover the forest.
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:06, Mon 16 May 2016.
Oliver Oliphant Oksasaellllozae
player, 176 posts
Ex-Merchant 3rd Officer
687A96
Sun 15 May 2016
at 12:07
  • msg #502

Re: The Temple

Ollie looked hesitantly at Ken.

"Are we right to go?"
Blake Renfield
player, 492 posts
Ex-Scout
589A46
Sun 15 May 2016
at 14:20
  • msg #503

Re: The Temple

Lets go Ollie. 
Neva Alexovna Morozova
player, 560 posts
Ex-Other Rogue
A89982
Sun 15 May 2016
at 14:50
  • msg #504

Re: The Temple

In reply to Blake Renfield (msg # 503):

Neva took up a position in the rear and kept alert as she followed her group.  She knew that they were being rescued but she also knew that things could still go sour.  SHe was proof of that herself.  She growled low in her throat just at the thought of her ex partner.  She shook her head a little bit and kept going.  She didn't want to be caught off guard another time.
Linus Spruance
player, 447 posts
Ex-Navy Starman
9986A7
Sun 15 May 2016
at 16:33
  • msg #505

Re: The Temple

Linus got up and headed towards the ship.
Ken Jenkins
player, 1066 posts
Ex-Marine Captain
67C889
Mon 16 May 2016
at 05:38
  • msg #506

Re: The Temple

Ken nodded to the marines.  "You are a sight for sore eyes!"

He waved to the others.  "Come on!  Let's go!"
Thomas Walker
player, 318 posts
Hunter
896786
Mon 16 May 2016
at 18:13
  • msg #507

Re: The Temple

In reply to Ken Jenkins (msg # 506):

Walker fell in with the others and headed for the ship, rifle point up, finger off the trigger.  No sense in stupidity now.  He scanned the woods on his side of the group.
Blake Renfield
player, 493 posts
Ex-Scout
589A46
Mon 16 May 2016
at 23:55
  • msg #508

Re: The Temple

Blake is behind Neva, giving her a hand up at the boat.  He then clicks on a safety harness, kneels in the doorway (partial cover from one side) and covers the marines getting back inside.  Once aloft, he truely relaxes for the first time in hours ...
Neva Alexovna Morozova
player, 561 posts
Ex-Other Rogue
A89982
Tue 17 May 2016
at 00:36
  • msg #509

Re: The Temple

In reply to Blake Renfield (msg # 508):

Neva smiled at Blake and thanked him for helping her up.  She stayed close by and helped guard the rest of the marines that were still outside.  She stayed back behind Blake a bit so she wouldn't be in his way if he had to shoot.

Once they had taken off, Neva stood down from her post and looked around to see where the rest of the group was.
Ken Jenkins
player, 1067 posts
Ex-Marine Captain
67C889
Tue 17 May 2016
at 01:36
  • msg #510

Re: The Temple

Ken stepped back part way toward the woods as the others made their move.  He counted each as they entered the shuttle, helping Lorain lug her instruments as she approached.  "Come on Lorain, let me help with that.  It's time to get the hell out of here."
GM
GM, 1054 posts
Game
Master
Tue 17 May 2016
at 01:49
  • msg #511

Re: The Temple

They boarded the cutter without incident, with the marines following them up the stairs. They all found acceleration couches and strapped in.

The cutter took off, heading for the Free Suns base on the far side of the line of demarcation. As they flew, the pilot explained that they had received a distress call from the camp regarding the kidnapping and rescue of Dumaer, a Free Suns citizen. This provided the pretext the Free Suns needed to move on the Hegemony forces on Qarant, at least to provide assistance. If the Free Suns withdrew quickly enough and did not fully occupy Qarant there was a chance this incident wouldn't lead to war or lead to the abrogation of the treaty that prevented hostilities between the two local Subsector powers.
Ken Jenkins
player, 1068 posts
Ex-Marine Captain
67C889
Tue 17 May 2016
at 02:50
  • msg #512

Re: The Temple

Ken sighed as all were on board safely.  "We've left a couple of our people back in an APC.  We were headed to rendezvous with them."
Cutter Pilot
Tue 17 May 2016
at 09:23
  • msg #513

Re: The Temple

In reply to Ken Jenkins (msg # 512):

The cutter pilot answered, "I can't answer about that. We were just told to go pick you up. Maybe they're the ones that raised the alarm?"
Blake Renfield
player, 494 posts
Ex-Scout
589A46
Thu 19 May 2016
at 00:39
  • msg #514

Re: The Temple

Blake snoozes ...  Sorry if the snoring disturbs anyone ...
Neva Alexovna Morozova
player, 562 posts
Ex-Other Rogue
A89982
Sat 21 May 2016
at 02:29
  • msg #515

Re: The Temple

Neva chuckled quietly when she saw Blake was snoozing.  She remembered those days.  When your adreline kept you awake but then 5 minutes after things were settled or there was a break you crashed.

She just sat down and rested her eyes.  She wasn't sleeping, she really wasn't, she was just resting her eyes.
Ken Jenkins
player, 1069 posts
Ex-Marine Captain
67C889
Sat 21 May 2016
at 16:22
  • msg #516

Re: The Temple

Ken nodded.  "Can you broadcast on the frequency we've been using?  I'd hate to leave them behind thinking that we are still struggling in the wilderness."
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