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Post by Zoomer on May 10, 2009 1:29:04 GMT -4
"Well, theoretically it would have to." Alex responded, grinning. "But it couldn't properly be tested without actually going the distance. And, the worst that could happen would be that we would go into a different dimension, possibly with nothing in it. That being said, there're ways of getting out of that kind of situation. So there wasn't much danger."
He then looked out the window.
"Anyway, we're here. That's what counts. I'm going to let them know we're here." He sighed, leaning over his laptop, and sending the message through the ships relay systems to the planet's satellites.
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Post by Hunter on May 10, 2009 2:29:55 GMT -4
"Please tell me you're using a secure line," Gene says. "We don't need to be announcing our presence to the bad guys. Granted, they've probably hacked all the comm networks on this planet by now, but we should still be careful, just in case."
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Post by Zoomer on May 10, 2009 3:28:26 GMT -4
"Yeah, it's secure. Officially, Vega thinks I'm here as a diplomat to straighten out any suspicions that the governments of Earth have against her. I'll be buying you guys time to investigate. Jakob knows the most about these guys, so I guess you'll have to follow his lead. By the way, could somebody make sure he's awake soon? He probably expected the trip to be longer." Alex responded.
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Post by Jakob on May 12, 2009 9:15:25 GMT -4
//WAKEY WAKEY.
The AI in Jakob's head remained operational, but took next to no power in its lifespan. It was a simple AI with very specific programming. Jakob only gives it orders and queries. Along with its maintenance checks, it was also able of limited conversation. It was more or less like a chatroom bot with generated answers.
"Yeah, thanks for that," Jakob said to no one in particular. His systems started to warm up again. He didn't move for a full ten seconds before testing motor systems and unbuckling himself. As soon as the door opened, he'd be out.
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Post by Champ on May 12, 2009 22:34:38 GMT -4
"Looks like he's awake," Champ said.
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Post by Zoomer on May 12, 2009 23:13:56 GMT -4
"Alright. We've been granted permission to land. I'm takin' her in."
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Post by Jakob on May 12, 2009 23:43:32 GMT -4
"Alright. I have two plans, each with their ups and downs. The first is that we stick together and investigate. However, that will make us more noticeable, which we can't afford to risk. The second is that we split up, cover more ground. But if they find one of us, we're on our own unless we have some way of communicating with each other on a signal that can't be spliced into. For once, I'm stumped with strategies. Take your pick."
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Post by Champ on May 14, 2009 0:11:24 GMT -4
"I don't know," Champ said, "The problem facing us is that only two of us really blend in at all, that would be you and Alex, so myself and the doctor here are at something of a disadvantage."
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Post by Jakob on May 14, 2009 0:17:49 GMT -4
"Among my upgrades from the past week is an active cloaking device. I could hand it off to you. Although it can only conceal one person, and it's still got bugs to iron out, despite being in straight development since before all this. Another thought is that we could hide you guys in the ship, and when no one's looking you begin a search as well."
"We," Jakob pointed to himself and Alex, "will work as reconnaissance."
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Post by Zoomer on May 14, 2009 0:55:22 GMT -4
"Well, I'm the only one expected, but I've been asked by Vega to do a public investigation....basically, I have to go for a detailed tour for a bit, so you'll have to with without me until that's all done with. If I ditch out on that, our presence will be that much more suspicious." Alex muttered in thought.
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Post by Hunter on May 14, 2009 1:10:10 GMT -4
"Okay then," Gene says, "Alex goes with Vega, Jakob hits the streets, and... sword-guy can take the cloaking device. I have my own reasons for being here, so I don't need to hide. If anyone asks, I'm doing an independent investigation to clear Vexus' name. How does that sound?"
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Post by Jakob on May 14, 2009 8:55:52 GMT -4
"We split up then. Sounds good," Jakob said as he reached into his coat and tossed Champ what looked like some chip.
"Keep contact with all of the prongs, is what KPG said," Jakob said.
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Post by Champ on May 14, 2009 16:51:40 GMT -4
"Got it," Champ said.
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Post by Zoomer on May 18, 2009 20:52:58 GMT -4
"Alright. All set then. Landing as we speak. Wait for a moment after I leave before going yourselves. Otherwise, some of the crowd down there may end up seeing you." Alex cautioned, bringing the ship down on what looked like a honey-comb shaped helipad.
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Post by Jakob on May 21, 2009 23:04:27 GMT -4
The ship was watched. The scout crawled through the ventilation shaft to drop soundlessly into an empty office corridor. He moved to a janitor's closet, climbed into the vent there and crawled his way down to the office basement, where there were four others.
The four-man squad was reunited with its fifth member, awaiting reports.
"UFO has arrived." The scout said.
The Captain checked the recorded video footage that the scout obtained through the advanced binoculars.
"It has been reported that DRAWL has left Earth. Chances are that he's on that ship. Report this to Julian. He'll probably think the same thing."
The Scout nodded. All of the rest checked weapons and equipment.
"DRAWL is not to be trifled with, even alone."
"Can we take on his allies?" One soldier asked.
The Captain shook his head. "Won't do anything that will be to our advantage, but if any of his allies finds us, we will have to fight them. For now, DRAWL's going to put pressure on us to accelerate the plans."
The Scout left, the others did their customary jump test to perfect their stealth index.
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Jakob stood on the jump-seat after unbuckling himself. He was out of sight of anyone who could look in the door once it opened. He pondered just what the NCC would do now, since the so-called Cluster Attack on Europe. Maybe the same thing here? Assassination attempt with Skyway Patrol stuff? Either way, must get Queen Vexus and her kid out.
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