Session+5+-+Into+The+Great+Wide+Open


 * The Other Side Of Nowhere**


 * Session 5** - **Into The Great Wide Open**




 * RECAP **



[17:15] <@ENGM> Last session we finally all got together as a group. The group got the coordinates for Crazy Ivan's space station from Natton Bonner and departed on the first leg of their journey from Dinom for Dinomn to drop off the passengers of the stranded liner.... [17:16] <@ENGM> Sam's ship had no troubles during their trip thru Jump. The Strike on the other hand, or more specifically Thomas had to deal with some unruly passengers and a food fight broke out damaging the ships lounge.... [17:17] <@ENGM> Thomas was able to get things under control before editing jump and you made the rest of the trip uneventfully, the passengers even helping with the cleanup ashamed of their behavior.... [17:17] <@ENGM> You are now on Dinomn... [17:17] <+Nevka_Bingham> Good [17:17] <@ENGM> ** LIBRARY DATA: ** ** DINOMN B674632-9 (Lanth/Spinwardmarches 1912): **Dinomn is an agricultural world with an ideal environment for producing food from plants, animals, or other forms. The system has a population between 100,000 and 10 million sophonts. It is a member of Third Imperium in the Lanth Subsector of Spinward Marches Sector and in the Domain of Deneb. Dinomn, as a member world of the Third Imperium, holds the estate of an Imperial knight and the fiefdom of a baron. Both are members of the Imperial Nobility charged with overseeing the world. This world contains an Imperial Scout Base, capable of handling Scout Service starships and personnel. Dinomn's one major settlement is a city of the same name as the planet. Note: The high CO2 content of Dinomn's atmosphere, while making it an agricultural paradise, require precautions for exposed travellers such as a filter mask or a regime of blood-acidity pills. The process of protecting offworlders to the taint is rather unpleasant, whether through acclimatization or the use of drugs. Most visitors do not alight from the starport, and conduct their business by teleconferences. [17:18] * +Nevka_Bingham will be wearing a filter. [17:19] * +SamuraiHanson will plan on staying on a ship as much as possible [17:19] <@ENGM> ....Sam will be taking his ship to the scout base where he will store it. The base is located on an orbiting moon. Sebastian has left the ship to complete some business with his company. He will be back before launch. He has promised to have the ship resupplied and and damage taken care off. [17:21] <@ENGM> The ship is scheduled to leave in 48 hours at 0900 STT. so after landing and sleeping you now have 48hrs before liftoff... [17:21] <@ENGM> ** It is now 0900 STT ** [17:21] <@ENGM> (questions?)) [17:22] <+Nevka_Bingham> so to clarify, we're not at the "drop off the passengers" stop, right?




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[17:23] <@ENGM> The passengers have disembarked. You were to take them to Dinomn and have completed that leg of the trip. [17:23] <+Nevka_Bingham> Ah good. [17:23] * +SamuraiHanson will walk on down to the Lucky Strike to help with some of the maintenance and start some of the navigation charting for their trip into uncharted space. [17:23] <@ENGM> Next you're going to find Crazy Ivan’s so you can refuel and jump to Ghandi. [17:24] <@ENGM> At 1000 hrs. a crew of 4 will stop by the Strike to clean and repair damage. [17:24] * +Thomas_J_Atkins looks at the damage in disgust [17:24] <+Nevka_Bingham> "A food fight? Really?" [17:25] * +Thomas_J_Atkins nods. "Unfortuneately. Spoiled rich people." [17:25] * +DirkvonTowers shrugs. "So it seems you might want to consider better rations next time you take on passengers." [17:25] * +SamuraiHanson surveys the 'damage', "At least you weren't serving pies for lunch." [17:26] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Or maybe Tasers." [17:26] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes that’s fortunate, we avoided the Three Stooges effect." [17:27] <+SamuraiHanson> "Why would you want to avoid it?" [17:27] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Well...at least no important ship systems were damaged." [17:27] * +Nevka_Bingham sighes [17:27] <+DirkvonTowers> "And nothing edible was wasted." [17:27] <@ENGM> *Nothing was seriously damaged, more just made a mess of and stained. [17:29] <@ENGM> Sam is able to load the coordinates of the station into the ships computer with no difficulty. The path is now loaded as well as the entry beacon and security codes. [17:30] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Good going, Sam." [17:31] <+SamuraiHanson> "Nevka, we're ready to go on our end, as far as gettin' there. Now we just have to hope that they let us leave without paying for it with our ship. [17:32] <@ENGM> He's able to set it up so your transponder automatically sends out the codes with your registry when you exit jump and get near the station. This will allow you to find the station with little problem instead of having to comb the sector [17:34] <@ENGM> The cleaning crew will spend the day cleaning and fixing the lounge. They will depart at 1800 hrs, the lounge looking at lot better than it did 8 hours ago. [17:34] <+SamuraiHanson> ((A good thing I spent so many *years* as a radioman) [17:35] * +Nevka_Bingham checks fuel status and crew locations. [17:36] <@ENGM> *You'll need to refuel. You have enough to taxi to the gas giant and start the skimming process. That will take you a day. [17:36] <@ENGM> The crew is currently aboard the ship except for Sebastian. [17:37] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Anyone want to spend time breathing through a filter to do shopping here, or should we just start refueling?" [17:37] <@ENGM> The spaceport itself has a breathable atmosphere. It like a giant enclosed mall. There's shops, entertainment, even a park. [17:38] * +DirkvonTowers shrugs. "Up to you all really." [17:39] <+SamuraiHanson> "Let's get the refueling done while we're waiting." [17:39] <+SamuraiHanson> ((Edge, I assume something equivalent to shuttlecraft exist?)) [17:41] <+Nevka_Bingham> "That'll work." [17:42] <+Nevka_Bingham> (small craft exist, but I don't think the Strike is big enough for one. We have airlocks though) [17:43] <+SamuraiHanson> ((gotcha, just thinking about how to do the handoff of my ship to the scounts and move myself to the LS [17:44] <@ENGM> ((You can land at the station. Both ships can. Then you can take off to the gas giant)) [17:45] <+SamuraiHanson> ((Lets do that then, so we can get that squared away)) [17:46] <@ENGM> ((yeah just rechecked the Strike does hava ships boat)) [17:48] <@ENGM> ((what do you want to do about supplies?)) [17:49] <+SamuraiHanson> ((didn't Sebastian promise to have the ship resupplied?)) [17:49] <+SamuraiHanson> or does that not cover supplies for the 2 days we're in spacedock?)) [17:49] <@ENGM> ((he did but he won’t be back for until before launch.)) [17:50] <@ENGM> ((Did you want to see about taking the lance there now and taking a shuttle back to to world?)) [17:51] <+SamuraiHanson> ((sure)) [17:51] <@ENGM> ((Either than or they could pick you up in a day) [17:52] * +DirkvonTowers wanders around and checks the ship out now that he's part of the crew. [17:53] <@ENGM> (his access would be whatever Nevka allows)) [17:54] <+Nevka_Bingham> mm...engineering and crew spaces, but not the Captain's quarters or the children's room. [17:54] * +DirkvonTowers explores what he can..noting the meagre quarters. [17:56] <@ENGM> ((at least you have your own room now)) [17:56] <+DirkvonTowers> ((A mere closet!)) [17:57] <+Nevka_Bingham> (You wanna get me a 4 ton luxury boat, feel free) [17:57] <+SamuraiHanson> ((if you'd prefer, we can put some of Thomas' clothes in your room so it feels more like a closet)) [17:58] <@ENGM> ((So to the scout base Sam?)) [17:59] <+SamuraiHanson> ((yes)) [17:59] <@ENGM> now or wait til morning? The base is 24/7. [18:01] <+SamuraiHanson> ((might as well do it now, they can either swing by the Scout base on their way back or I can catch a shuttle)) [18:03] <@ENGM> ((Well you had a day before the cleaners finished so we can say you took off before that. You'll be able to get back by tomorrow)) [18:04] <@ENGM> ((Nevka is there anything specific you want to do?)) [18:04] <+SamuraiHanson> ((Sounds good)) [18:05] <@ENGM> Dirk you familiarize yourself with the ship. You meet Caleb in Engineering. He's more than happy to explain technical things to you if you wish. [18:05] <+Nevka_Bingham> ((Not really. Doesn't sound like a place to do a lot of shopping)) [18:05] <@ENGM> Nevka, you get a call early in the evening from Sebastian. Supplies will be arriving at the ship tomorrow morning. [18:05] * +DirkvonTowers spends some time there picking up some details, though probably most of it is right over his head. [18:08] <@ENGM> Surprisingly enough you find his banter interesting and pick up some basics on ships engineering. In time, if you hang around Caleb enough he might be able to teach you something. At worst, you two seem to get along pretty well. [18:08] * +DirkvonTowers enjoys not being in the office. [18:11] <@ENGM> Sam makes it to the Scout base in record time. He's able to land his ship and have it prepared to be put in a hanger. He gets everything set up with no problem. The Scouts aren’t as militaristic as the other branches of service. You find you’re at home here. Scouts never really muster out, they're always considered part of the service just on leave as such. [18:14] "Are you staying with us tonight Mr. Hanson?" [18:14] <@ENGM> ((You arrived around dinner time 1800 hrs.)) [18:15] <+SamuraiHanson> "Yeah, figured I'd grab some chow, roll some dice, catch a shuttle down to the surface in the morning." [18:16]  "I can assign you a room. Here's a pass for the mess hall." [18:16] <@ENGM> "Rec hall is in the same building. Feel free to use the facilities" [18:18] <+SamuraiHanson> "Thanks, Corporal, here's a friendly tip: don't let anybody talk you into going snipe hunting if they take you on a mission." [18:18]  (to Dirk) "I'm done here gonna to head up to get some food. You're welcome to eat with us" [18:19]  "Thanks you for the advice sir" [18:19] * +DirkvonTowers nods. "Thank you, I think I'll take you up on the offer." [18:20] Caleb heads to the lounge. [18:21] <@ENGM> Sam you're given the mess hall passes and room assignment and then given free rein to roam. [18:23] <@ENGM> Caleb and Dirk head to the lounge. Caleb looks for his wife and kids when he gets there. [18:23] <@ENGM> (Nevka where are you on the ship?)) [18:24] * +DirkvonTowers finds a spot to settle in. [18:24] * +Nevka_Bingham will head to the cabin with the girls for mealtime. [18:26] * +SamuraiHanson find a data terminal in the rec hall and posts a news bulletin about a snipe hunt happening in two nights. Interested parties should contact Major Lee Outrageous in the Administration building, then heads off for some chow. [18:27] <@ENGM> The mess hall is standard buffet fare. It's about half full. [18:28] <@ENGM> Nevka heads to the mess hall just about the same time Caleb arrives. He smiles when he sees his family and gives the girls big hugs. [18:28]  "What kind of protein packs do we feel like eating tonight girls?" [18:28] The girls both make faces. [18:29] <+Nevka_Bingham> "We'll have a nice dinner at our next planetfall." [18:29]  to Nevka "So what are we in the mood for tonight? Dirk is joining us. I can go get us some pizza at the mall." [18:32] * +SamuraiHanson grabs a tray of whatever looks the most identifiable and sits down with a group of recent enlistees and starts telling stories. [18:33] * +Nevka_Bingham eyes her twins. "Hmm...oh all right, they deserve a little pizza." [18:33]  "Dirk, want to go?" [18:34] <@ENGM> The girls jump around excited. [18:35] <@ENGM> Sam manages to find some food that looks edible. There's some what looks like a roast but from what animal you can't tell with some potatoes, gravy and green beans. [18:36] <+SamuraiHanson> ((Lasagna night! excellent!)) [18:37] <+SamuraiHanson> ((Really just anything that looks like normal food)) [18:38] <+DirkvonTowers> "Pizza would be fine." [18:38] <@ENGM> Dirk is really slumming it. [18:39] <@ENGM> Caleb and Dirk will head out. [18:42] <@ENGM> Caleb and Dirk get pizza and make it back in about an hour. [18:43] <+DirkvonTowers> ((What a quaint experience!)) [18:43] * +DirkvonTowers shares hunting stories. [18:43] <@ENGM> Caleb sets the pizza on the lounge table and goes to get drinks for the kids. "Dirk you want a beer?" [18:43] <+DirkvonTowers> "That would be fine, thank you." [18:43]  "What about you Nev?" [18:44] <+Nevka_Bingham> "I'll grab a pack for now. Maybe if there's leftovers." [18:44] <@ENGM> ((was hoping youd roll a two so you could get in a pizza fight)) [18:45] <+DirkvonTowers> ((heh)) [18:48] * +DirkvonTowers eats quietly, listening. [18:49] <@ENGM> Dirk, The girls will talk your ears off asking you about yourself. [18:50] * +DirkvonTowers gives an abbreviated account. [18:53] * +Thomas_J_Atkins sits down at the table. [18:55] * +DirkvonTowers nods in greetings. [18:56] * +Thomas_J_Atkins goes and gets himself a beverage. "So what’s our plan for tomorrow Captain?" [18:57] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Well, the Strike needs to refuel, and we have a schedule to keep." She frowns. "And I can't risk speculating on cargo since we'll need the entire hold for the parts shipment." [18:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> “But were still on for 0900 day after tomorrow? Do you want me to handle procuring provisions?” [18:59] <+Nevka_Bingham> "If you would, please. Thank you." [18:59] * +Thomas_J_Atkins nods [19:04] <@ENGM> ((guys want to fast forward?)) [19:05] <+DirkvonTowers> "Perhaps something more...tasteful?" [19:06] <+Nevka_Bingham> "If it doesn't stretch the budget, fine." [19:06] * +DirkvonTowers nods. "See, earning my keep already." [19:08] <@ENGM> You all spend the evening getting better acquainted before turning in. [19:09] <@ENGM> Morning rolls around and at 0830 whoever has watch is beeped on the comm. [19:10] <@ENGM> (who is on morning watch?)) [19:11] <+DirkvonTowers> ((not it!)) [19:11] <@ENGM> ((Just for the sake of uniformity, I used to work on tug boats, you had two six hour shifts a day between a crew of 4. but someone was always on duty. Do you want to use a similar system or another?)) [19:12] <+DirkvonTowers> ((That works.)) [19:12] <@ENGM> ((so in a 24 hr. day, on 6 off 6 on 6 off etc.)) [19:13] <@ENGM> or you guys could go 8's or 12's [19:13] <@ENGM> 6 with Sebastian when he gets back. [19:16] <+DirkvonTowers> ((I'll take morning watch then.)) [19:16] <@ENGM> ((Nevka you're the boss what say you?)) [19:17] <@ENGM> ((The regular watch can be suspended in port too to just regular days.)) [19:18] <+Nevka_Bingham> “Hmm...6 people, 4 hour shifts of "On Duty."” [19:18] <+Nevka_Bingham>(( gives large amounts of free time.)) [19:19] * +Thomas_J_Atkins lowers the ramp for to load the supplies. [19:20] <@ENGM> The supplies are brought aboard in about 2 hours. There's fresh produce, meat and plenty of snacks and frozen goods. No protein packs are found anywhere. [19:21] <@ENGM> The drivers will unload and leave you to the sorting. [19:21] <@ENGM> At about 1400 Sam returns to the ship. [19:21] <@ENGM> At 1600 Sebastian arrives. [19:22] * Sebastian looks for Nevka. [19:23] * +DirkvonTowers approves of the food. [19:23] * +Nevka_Bingham is on the bridge, going over star maps again. [19:23] * @Sebastian` asks politely for permission to enter the bridge. [19:24] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Permission granted. Hello Sere Sebastian, everything going well?" [19:25] * +Thomas_J_Atkins will unpack and organize all of the food. As well as food he finds medical supplies, spare parts such as ordinary bolts, gears etc. for engineering and cleaner...lots of cleaner. [19:25] <@Sebastian`> "Greetings Captain. I take it all of the provisions have arrived." [19:26] * +Nevka_Bingham checks the computer. "Yes, they're being loaded as we speak." [19:26] <@Sebastian`> "Excellent. I hope the cleanup and repairs were satisfactory too." [19:29] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Yes, everything seems restored. I had expected better manners from the passengers though." [19:30] <@Sebastian`> "I as well. You never know how people will react in a week of jump, especially when they're not used to it. Is there anything else specific we might need that hasn't been procured?" [19:32] <+Nevka_Bingham> "That depends on if your employers are willing and able to fit a turret to provide a little extra insurance." [19:32] * @Sebastian` laughs. "Even if they would, i doubt we have the time." [19:33] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Then I think we're as ready as we can be." [19:34] <@Sebastian`> "Very well. I'll be heading back to my company’s offices. I’ll be here at 0700 for launch if that's agreeable." [19:34] <+SamuraiHanson> "If we can't get some torpedo launchers installed, I'm sure Dirk has a fine collection of religious icons for us. We're ready to go." [19:34] <+Nevka_Bingham> "That will be fine yes. Be sure to comm on arriving." [19:34] * @Sebastian` nods. "Thank you captain, I will see you tomorrow. Call me if you need anything before 0700." He turns and exits. [19:36] * +Thomas_J_Atkins with Calebs help, finished stowing all of the food and gear. He finds some interesting things such as bio scanners, atmo scanners and extra vacc suits in crates as well as some apparatuses he doesn’t recognize. [19:46] <@ENGM> At 0700 Sebastian arrives at the ship. [19:47] * @Sebastian` is carrying a briefcase and rolling a suitcase behind him. [19:47] <@Sebastian`> "Permission to come aboard" [19:49] * +SamuraiHanson sends the signal to Nevka's location. [19:49] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Permission granted, Ser Sebastian." [19:49] * @Sebastian` boards. He goes to his quarters and stows his stuff [19:50] Caleb is in engineering going thru preflight check downs. [19:51] * +DirkvonTowers heads for the observation "lounge". [19:52] * +Thomas_J_Atkins does a check of all life support systems as well as the opertional systems in the lounge such as the fridge etc. He will then check the med bay to make sure everything is in order. [19:52] <@ENGM> ((Sam, Nevka what are you doing?)) [19:53] <+SamuraiHanson> is up in the cockpit running preflight systems checks. [19:53] <+Nevka_Bingham> is spending time with the girls. [19:56] <+SamuraiHanson> ((there's not enough dramatic tension for me to roll that low.)) [19:57]  Sam will spend all his time prelaunch on the bridge doing preflight check downs. [20:01] <@Sebastian`> At 0859 Sam is finished. [20:01] * +SamuraiHanson finishes his flight checks, and turns on the ship comms, "We are ready to take off, once we have approval from Spaceport Control, we will begin our takeoff. Please strap yourselves in. If you need any holy relics because you don't trust me, ask Dirk." [20:02] <@Sebastian`> Caleb checks in "Engineering a go." [20:02] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Ships Quarters as well" [20:02] * +Thomas_J_Atkins finds everyone a seat. [20:02] * @Sebastian` finds a seat and straps himself in. [20:03] * +DirkvonTowers straps in. [20:04]  ##Lucky Strike you are clear for takeoff## [20:04] * +SamuraiHanson fires the atmospheric thrusters and the Lucky Strike accelerates through the sky. [20:06]  The ships slowly rises up to an elevation of 3000'. Once there, control gives Sam the ok to fire accelerators and head out of atmo. [20:07] ##Lucky Strike, You are free to proceed to Dinomn 7 for refueling## [20:08] * +DirkvonTowers enjoys the takeoff from his place in the observatory. [20:08] * +SamuraiHanson punches the course to Dinomn7 and starts the refueling process. [20:09] * +SamuraiHanson let's everybody know it's safe to walk around freely again. [20:09] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "You are now free to move about the cabin." [20:13] <+DirkvonTowers> ((quick, before you crash us all!)) [20:14]  The pilot falls asleep at the wheel. The ship rapidly starts to descend into the gas giants atmosphere. [20:14] * +Thomas_J_Atkins brings some fresh coffee to the bridge. [20:16] * +DirkvonTowers raises an eyebrow as he watches through the observatory. [20:17]  The coffee seems to work. Sam starts to pull the ship up from it's decent into the planet. He resumes skimming for fuel and the job is complete in about 12 hours. [20:18]  The ship is now free to proceed to the outer beacon past Dinomn 8 and head into jump space. [20:19] <+SamuraiHanson> "Nevka, all finished, we're ready to leave on your word." [20:20] * +Thomas_J_Atkins wipes his brow. [20:20] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Make it so, Sere Hanson." [20:21] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Everyone prepare for Jump" [20:22] * +DirkvonTowers braces for the jump. [20:23]  Sam takes the ship into jump. It glides effortlessly as it enters it's own folded pocket of space. The crew now has a one week journey to the coordinates provided by Bonner, where they hope to find Crazy Ivan's waiting for them.....


 * GAME END **