[17:16] <@ENGM> RECAP
[17:17] <@ENGM> So last session was an information gathering one. Sam and Thomas set off about town trying to gather information on any possible refueling stations that might operate in the Abyss and their location and frequency.....
[17:18] <@ENGM> Nevka and Caleb were busy readying the ship for the first leg of the trip by greeting passengers and getting them situated in their berths.....
[17:18] <@ENGM> Dirk was off doing his own thing....
[17:20] <@ENGM>
6Thomas and Sam made a contact named Natton Bonner who t hey met at te iron gentlemen's club where he was watching some boxers spar. They were informed that he could get them information that they sought for a price, 10K payable within the hour, after which the information would be given to the crew....
[17:21] <@ENGM>
6They paid the sum and are now awaiting the information....For thier troubles they were each given 500 cr to waste away at the club's casino.
[17:24] <@ENGM> Thomas quickly pisses his chips away.
[17:24] <@ENGM> Sam holds off a little longer but eventually loses them too.
[17:24] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "It seems Lady Luck is not smiling tonight."
[17:24] <@ENGM>
4GAME START
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[17:25] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((We're still at the Iron Gentleman?))
[17:26] <+SamuraiHanson> "At least we haven't been stabbed.... ...yet. So she's still grinnin'"
[17:26] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Well, perhaps another round, if you got the credits for it?"
[17:27] <@ENGM> After redonating your chips back to the club Thomas and Sam head back to the ship. About two hours later Thomas gets a ring on his communicator from Natton informing him that Serge will be coming to the ship with the information.
[17:27] <@ENGM> Time is 2300 hrs. standard Terra time
[17:27] * +Thomas_J_Atkins thanks Natton and informs the crew about Serge's arrival.
[17:27] <@ENGM> Lift off is scheduled for 0900 tomorrow.
[17:28] <@ENGM> 30 minutes later Thomas is rung again, this time by Segre asking to come aboard.
[17:29] <Serge> ##May I board your vessel?##
[17:29] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Nevka, Serge has arrived. He is awaiting permission to climb aboard.
[17:30] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Yes, welcome him aboard. I'll lower the ramp."
[17:30] * +Nevka_Bingham does so.
[17:30] * +Thomas_J_Atkins tells Serge to climb aboard, and goes to meet him at the ram
[17:31] * Serge boards the Strike.
[17:31] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Good evening Serge."
[17:31] <Serge> "Greetings from Mister Bonner. He wished for me to give you this."
He hands Thomas a small envelope.
[17:32] * +Thomas_J_Atkins takes the envelopes, looks it over for anything peculiar before opening it. [17:32] <Serge> "The information you need will be on a key drive in the envelope. Mr. Bonner felt it was more prudent that I brought this to you myself instead of over open channels."
[17:33] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "A wise course of action."
[17:33] <@ENGM>
6It's a plain padded brown envelope about 4x6 inches.
[17:33] * +Thomas_J_Atkins comms up Samurai "Samurai, could you come to the ramp, we would require your knowledge on our current matter."
[17:34] <@ENGM> "If you wish to test the information to make sure everything is to your satisfaction I can wait"
[17:34] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Ah, thank you Serge."
[17:34] * +Thomas_J_Atkins opens up the envelope.
[17:35] <@ENGM> There's a small key drive in it.
[17:35] * +SamuraiHanson strolls down to the ramp, at the summons, to find Mr. Atkins and another gentleman talking.
[17:35] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Ah, Mister Samurai..would you be so kind as to verify the information on this drive, make sure all is well?"
[17:36] * +Thomas_J_Atkins hands Sam the key drive.
[17:37] <+SamuraiHanson> "No problem, I'll let you know."
[17:38] * +SamuraiHanson takes the drive and heads off to a terminal to test its contents.
[17:44] <@ENGM> Sam plus the drive into a port on the ships computer. After he does a star chart of the Lanth sector pops up as well as a menu. He navigates the menu and finds the itinerary for a vessel called Crazy Ivan's. It currently is in parsec 1813 but in a week it will be jumping to parsec 1914 where barring any trouble it will remain for 4 earth weeks.
[17:46] * +SamuraiHanson makes a copy of the data on a backup, and then brings the drive back to Mr. Atkins at the entry ramp.
[17:46] <@ENGM>
6 you are also given the codes for boarding and safe passage.
[17:47] <@ENGM> ((it takes about 30 minutes to filter thru the basic info.))
[17:47] * +Thomas_J_Atkins was chit-chatting with serge when Samurai returned "Ah, everything is in order?"
[17:47] <+SamuraiHanson> "It looks good, We have a rendezvous time and location."
[17:47] <@ENGM> Segre isn’t much of a conversationalist, he is good at grunting.
[17:48] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Well Serge, everything appears in order. Give our thanks to Mr. Bonner."
[17:48] * +Thomas_J_Atkins 'hmm' to his grunts.
[17:49] <Serge> "pleasure to do business with you. Mr. Bonner invites you to contact him anytime."
[17:49] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "We shall keep this in mind."
[17:49] * Serge will exit the ship and head down the ramp to the starport.
[17:50] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Navka, the Guest has left the ship."
[17:52] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "We have what we needed. We can lift-off as per schedule."
[17:52] <Nevka_Bingham> "Good to hear. Well done."
[17:53] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Now we only have to actually reach the coordinates and not be disappointed when we get there."
[17:53] <+SamuraiHanson> "Or surprised."
[17:54] <Nevka_Bingham> "All I need is a fueling point. Anything else is optional."
[17:55] <+SamuraiHanson> "You're the boss, if the Lucky Strike can take it, then we'll do our best."
[17:55] <Nevka_Bingham> "She's a tough ship."
[17:56] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Tough true, but lacks teeth."
[17:57] <Nevka_Bingham> "That just encourages people to get into fights."
[17:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "While not an immediate concern, filling those hardpoints may well be a practical move in the future."
[17:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "That's a rather optimist view."
[17:58] <Nevka_Bingham> "A practical one if you stay on the Mains."
[17:58] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, I do not think such stops will be a common occurrence."
[17:59] <+SamuraiHanson> "Having something other than a cargo hold to offer to others is also practical. Not everybody is so friendly out there in the black."
[18:00] <Nevka_Bingham> "True. It's something to consider."
[18:01] <@ENGM> 0600 - Standard Terra Time, the next day, passengers start arriving for the trip.
[18:01] <@ENGM> Who is stationed where?
[18:02] <@ENGM> Sebastian Johan will arrive at 0600 to help situate the passengers.
[18:02] * +Thomas_J_Atkins is receiving passengers, placing them in their quarters and taking in their cargo, he is also moving some passengers to Samurai's scout ship (3 if I recall))[18:03] * +SamuraiHanson is stationed at his own ship, greeting and directing his allotment of passengers
[18:04] <+SamuraiHanson> ((I'm not sure if we discussed who would be coming over to keep an eye on the gauges. Caleb maybe? doesn't much matter))
[18:04] <@ENGM> Sam gets 5 passengers as well as a steward from the liners named Phillipe
[18:05] <@ENGM> Caleb is getting the engines ready to blast off.
[18:06] <@ENGM> All but one of the passengers has checked in. It seems a Mr. von Towers has yet to arrive. It’s currently 0800 hrs. STT.
[18:07] * +Thomas_J_Atkins goes to see Johan "Any word from this von Towers?"
[18:08] <Sebastian_Johann> "Not yet. I'll see if I can find his number and ring his communicator"
[18:08] * Sebastian_Johann takes out his comm and scrolls thru some info.
[18:09] * +Thomas_J_Atkins contacts Nevka "We are still waiting on one passenger. Mr. Johan is trying to contact him, see what is the hold up."
[18:09] * Sebastian_Johann walks down the ships ramp to the tarmac and looks around
[18:09] <Nevka_Bingham> "We'll give him fifteen minutes then launch."
[18:09] * +Dirk makes his appearance in style around 8:15, with the hotel having sent his baggage over. He's a young man, dressed casually yet fashionably. Short blonde hair and blue eyes with lightly tanned skin...as much as you can on this rock anyway. "Ah, greetings. I'm Dirk von Towers."
[18:10] <Sebastian_Johann> "Ah Mr. Towers, nice you of to arrive, the captain was just getting set to leave. Please follow mr Atkins and he'll assign you to your room."
[18:10] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Wait, I beleive he has just arrived."
[18:11] * +Thomas_J_Atkins goes to the pair "Mister von Towers? Welcome aboard the Lucky Strike, if you would follow me please, we are about to lift-off."
[18:11] <Sebastian_Johann> "Mr. Atkins if you would could you please show Mr. von Towers to his accommodations"
[18:12] * +Dirk nods. "Of course."
[18:12] <Nevka_Bingham> "Very good Ser Atkins. Make sure everyone is on board and then seal the hatch."
[18:12] <+Dirk> "Thank you for having me."
[18:12] <@ENGM> ((it took four sessions but you finally are all in the same place))
[18:13] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((time for HIGH ADVENTURE))
[18:13] * +Thomas_J_Atkins escorts Dirk inside and to his cabin.
[18:14] * +Dirk looks around the ship as they make their way through it.
[18:16] <+Dirk> "Sorry to cut it so close. The original company put me up in a nice spot."
[18:17] <+Nevka_Bingham> it looks like a well-maintained ship, with the occasional drawing on the wall near the floorings, done in marker or crayon.
[18:18] * +Dirk raises an eyebrow at the crayon.
[18:20] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Here are your quarters. Now, if you would excuse me, I shall inform the captain."
[18:20] <@ENGM> Dirk climbs the ramp and thru the air lock. The interior of the strike is rather plain maybe even outdated but he notices that updates to the ship are in progress. He's escorted to a lift where he is shown a state room by Thomas.
[18:20] * +Dirk nods his thanks and steps inside, looking around, "Am I restricted to the cabin?"
[18:22] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Hm? Ah no, you are free to venture in the common area, but the engine room, and pilot's cabins are off-limits. As are the other cabins of course."
[18:22] * +Dirk nods. "Of course, thank you."
[18:23] <@ENGM> Who’s on the bridge?
[18:23] * +Thomas_J_Atkins goes to report to Nevka "Everyone is on-board and settled in."
[18:23] <+SamuraiHanson> Of course, the Pilot's actual-cabin might be undesirable as well due to the smell.
[18:24] <Nevka> "Roger That"
[18:24] <@ENGM> ((she'll be on the bridge as pilot, Sebastion will help with Nav))
[18:25] <Nevka> "You can close the hatch Mr. Atkins and prepare for lift off"
[18:25] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Aye Captain-I mean, Nevka."
[18:25] <Nevka> Engineering prepare for launch"
[18:26] * +Thomas_J_Atkins closes the hatch, and seals off the ship for launch.
[18:26] <@ENGM> Who’s on the bridge?
[18:26] +Thomas_J_Atkins goes to report to Nevka "Everyone is on-board and settled in."
[18:26] <+SamuraiHanson> Of course, the Pilot's actual-cabin might be undesirable as well due to the smell.
[18:26] <Caleb> "Roger Captain"
[18:27] <@ENGM> The engines start to hum and fire up. The passengers and crew all get strapped in for lift off. Soon Caleb gives the ok to hit the launch thrusters.
[18:30] <@ENGM> Sam takes the Vapor Lance up so effortlessly that the passengers on the ship feel as though they haven’t left the ground yet.
[18:31] <@ENGM> Nevka, a little less experienced behind the sticks, has to concentrate a little bit more before she has the ship slowly elevating from the tarmac.
[18:31] <@ENGM> Soon you both break atmosphere and are heading to the outter beacons to jump to Dinomn.
[18:31] * +Dirk finds his way to a observation deck...or room...
[18:32] <+Nevka_Bingham> the forward lounge has an observation bubble
[18:35] <@ENGM> Both ships hit the outer beacon after a long boring trip and prepare for jump setting coordinates for Dinomn.
[18:37] <@ENGM> Each ship initiates it's jump drive with little effort. Space starts to fold around each ship and then they each blink into the void of jump.
[18:37] <@ENGM> You now have one week of travel to Dinomn.
[18:39] * +SamuraiHanson sets up the jump and then goes down to the common room to make sure everybody is settled in comfortably before taking a cup of coffee back to the cockpit.
[18:39] <@ENGM> Thomas two of your passengers get Jump sickness and start throwing up in the lounge.
[18:40] <@ENGM> Meanwhile on the Vapor, Phillipe has the passengers all situated as comfortable as they can get on a small ship.
[18:40] * +Thomas_J_Atkins takes care of the passengers then the cleaning and smell.
[18:42] <@ENGM> ((Is there anything special anyone wants to do while in jump?))
[18:43] * +Thomas_J_Atkins is doing his best Stewarting the passengers, keeping them occupied with light games, talks, and some pleasing looking ofod, despite being less than what they are used to.
[18:43] <@ENGM> ((normally jump time can be spent fixing systems, training skills etc. but this time you guys have customers))
[18:43] * +Dirk keeps observing and asks about meals.
[18:44] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "They are served at 0700, 1230 and 1830."
[18:44] <@ENGM> The last day before jump Thomas has 8 passengers complain bitterly about the food. One of the passengers grumbles about the accommodations on the Lance the first day but Phillipe is able to calm her and the rest of the trip goes off without a hitch.
[18:46] * +Thomas_J_Atkins tries to calm the situation.
[18:46] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Please, there is but a single day left on the jump, but tomorrow at the same time, you shall all be on Dinomn."
[18:48] <@ENGM> Thomas you’re facing a near mutiny. You have difficulty controlling some of the passengers. Sebastian will have to help try to calm them down.
[18:51] <@ENGM> Food starts flying around the common area hitting the walls, the view port and other passengers. The passengers who weren’t complaining are now fighting back by flinging food at the perpetrators.
[18:51] <@ENGM>
6Food starts flying around the common area hitting the walls, the view port and other passangers. The passangers who werent complaining are now fighting back by flinging food at the perpitrators
[18:52] <@ENGM> Thomas gets hit in the face by what looks like half a club sandwich.
[18:53] * +Thomas_J_Atkins wipes the lettuce off his face and suit.
[18:53] <@ENGM> Nevka, you're alone on the bridge, the alarm goes off warning you that you need to prepare to reenter normal space from Jump.
[18:53] <@ENGM> Sam gets the same alert on the Vapor.
[18:54] <@ENGM> You have 15 minutes before rentering normal space
[18:54] * +Thomas_J_Atkins sees that diplomacy failed, so pump up his voice, going with a more strict and martial approach "Everyone STOP THIS AT ONCE!"
[18:54] * +Nevka_Bingham triggers the intercom. "Attention, we are about to exit Jump Space. Please return to your seats."
[18:54] <@ENGM> The passengers on the Strike are still rioting muttering something about they won’t pay the ink tax.
[18:55] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((oh har))
[18:55] <+SamuraiHanson> "Ladies and Gentlemen, please prepare for our return to normal space, secure loose beverages, and find an acceleration couch. We will be coming out at Dinomn in 15 minutes."
[18:55] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((Can I order them to stop with leader?))
[18:56] <@ENGM> The Lances passages return to their seats. Phillipe assists strapping them in and making sure they're ready.
[18:56] <@ENGM> ((yes that would be handy))
[18:57] <@ENGM> Thomas has the passengers full attention
[18:58] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "We are about to jump to normal space, so everyone buckle up safely and securely in good order. Please.”
[18:59] <@ENGM> The passangers, now looking a bit embarrassed, all go to their seats and buckle in.
[18:59] * +Thomas_J_Atkins has a look of disappointed rage at the High and mighty elite of the Imperium.
01[18:59] <@ENGM>
6 The room is a mess
[18:59] <@ENGM> The lounge is a mess.
[18:59] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "animals."
[18:59] <@ENGM> ((cabin fever))
[19:04] * +DirkvonTowers stays off to the side for the most part, but who can really prove that one of the random food bits flying through the air came from him?
[19:05] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((in passing what kind of man would hate a club sandwich?))
[19:06] <@ENGM>
6 The klaxons sound on the bridge as each ship reenters jump. Both return to normal space without a hitch. Both Sam and Nevka catch the coordinates for the outer marker and navigate towards the inner system to the main star port on Dinomn.
01[19:07] <@ENGM>
6After you each pass the first beacon you are contacted over the ships comm.
[19:07] <@ENGM> After you each pass the first beacon you are contacted over the ships comm.
[19:07] * +Thomas_J_Atkins takes the trip into real space to clean up all the food.
[19:08] * +DirkvonTowers makes sure he's clean before hitting the observatory.
[19:08] <Ground Control> ##Unidentified ship, please braodcast you ships name, registration, destination and reason for the trip##
[19:08] <@ENGM>
6 Thomas a host of embarrassed passengers will help you clean the mess up while apologizing.
[19:09] * +Thomas_J_Atkins gets them organized, as they surely never did cleaning before.
[19:10] <@ENGM> ((Both ships get contacted))
[19:10] Nevka transmits the info to control.
[19:10] * +SamuraiHanson flips on his transponder and radios his information back to the tower.
[19:11] <@ENGM> You’re each given clearance to continue your taxing though Nevka is asked what’s that smell.
[19:14] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "The pea soup and Brussel sprout do not mix well."
[19:14] * +Thomas_J_Atkins gets the cleaning hurried up a bit.
[19:15] <@ENGM> You Taxi to the inner system without incident. Each ship is given a landing pad at the tarmac (unless Sam you're going to bring you’re ship straight to the scout station?)
[19:16] <+SamuraiHanson>(( I'll drop the passengers off at the main landing facilities first, and then take the Vapor Lance over to the scout station.))
[19:18] <+SamuraiHanson> Got to put on a good reputation for my boss.
[19:18] <@ENGM> Sam drops the Vapor Lance on to the landing pad with no problem.
[19:18] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((+1 pilot, +1 Sebastien assisting))
[19:19] <@ENGM> Nevka likewise is able to land without incident.
[19:19] <Nevka> "Stewards please prepare passengers for departure"
[19:19] <@ENGM> Phillipe will prepare the passengers on the Lance.
[19:20] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, I am on it!"
[19:20] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((Is the room cleaned?))
[19:20] * +Sebastian_Johann contacts the liner to have stewards and baggage transports brought to the ship.
[19:21] <@ENGM> ((it looks...better))
[19:21] <@ENGM> Baggage carts will arrive at eadch ship, Nevka will drop the landing ramp.
[19:32] <@ENDM> ok where were we
[19:33] * +Thomas_J_Atkins is looking at the common room with some degree of disgust, but at least it's a start. He will need to finish it after the passengers left."
[19:33] +SamuraiHanson sends a message to the scout station to prepare for his ship and goes to open the ramp to the space port for when the passengers leave.
[19:33] +Thomas_J_Atkins readies the passengers and their cargo for departure.
[19:33] <+DirkvonTowers> "Well, this was certainly an interesting trip."
[19:33] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> [22:23] * +Thomas_J_Atkins readies the passengers and their cargo for departure.
[19:33] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Oh? I found it rather quaint. It is almost a blessing that the end was remarkable."
[19:33] +Thomas_J_Atkins sounds quite flippant, still wearing his dirty vest.
[19:34] <@ENDM> After about an hour you get the last passenger their luggage off each ship. It takes less time for them to disembark Sam's ship.
[19:35] <+DirkvonTowers> "Ah, well, I was wondering if it would be viable for me to stay."
[19:35] * Sebastian_Johann apologizes for the condition of the lounge.
[19:36] <Sebastian_Johann> "I'll have some people from my company clean the remaining mess up and repair any damage. You can prepare for the second stage of our trip while I do that."
[19:38] <@ENDM> ((Dirk you asking Thomas that question?))
[19:38] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, that would be quite nice. I would say that your "Eat it or drop it" comment really helped the cause."
[19:40] <+DirkvonTowers> ((Well, whoever would be able to make the decision...Thomas can relay it upwards))
[19:41] <@ENDM> Nevka enters from the bridge.
[19:41] * +Thomas_J_Atkins turns to Dirk "Well, that is not for me to decide, but I can forward your request to the Captain...ah, speak of the devil. Here she is."
[19:41] <@Nevka> “Thomas passengers all exited and taken care of?”
[19:43] * +DirkvonTowers is standing off to the side with his luggage. "Ah, just who I wanted to see."
[19:44] * @Nevka looks at Dirk. "Me?"
[19:44] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, well, almost. Mister von Tower here request to stay on board."
[19:44] <@Nevka> "We're not taking passangers on our next trip. It's a supply run"
[19:46] * +DirkvonTowers shrugs. "I doubt I'd take up much room."
[19:46] <@Nevka> "Are you looking for a job?"
[19:47] * +DirkvonTowers laughs. "Not particularly. I just retired."
[19:48] * +Thomas_J_Atkins glances up and down at that "Retired?"
[19:48] * +DirkvonTowers nods.
[19:49] <@Nevka> "We're going to Ghandi. It'll take two weeks. We can take you there if you wish. You can either pay or work for your fare. What are you good at Mr. Von towers? Be forewarned, we're going back to Dinom with our cargo so if you're looking to go further than Ghandi you'll have to find another ship.”
[19:50] <+DirkvonTowers> "Well, I negotiated complex legislation that spanned a world. Oh, and I hunt."
[19:51] <@Nevka> "So a diplomat. That may be of use to us"
[19:52] <+DirkvonTowers> "Something like that."
[19:52] <@Nevka> "Well I'll cut you a deal, you can come along, if you prove useful the trip is free, if not then you pay full fare. Deal?"
[19:53] * +SamuraiHanson ambles up the ramp on the Lucky Strike, "You managed to land the ship all right, how was the trip over?"
[19:53] * +DirkvonTowers considers and nods. "Very well."
[19:54] <@Nevka> "Welcome aboard Mr. von Towers"
[19:54] <+DirkvonTowers> "Thank you Captain."
[19:54] Caleb answers "Ok if you dont look at the lounge"
[19:55] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, I'll need to restock on rations, since we lost 2 meal's worth in a few minutes."
[19:56] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "What kind of person refuses to eat a club sandwich?"
[19:56] <Sebastian_Johann> "I'll contact Tukera and get some provisions stocked aboard. It's the least they can do."
[19:56] <+DirkvonTowers> "Truthfully it wasn't much of a loss."
[19:56] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, thank you Mister Johann."
[19:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Oh, and do say hello to the newest addition to the Lucky Strike, Mister Dirk von Towers."
[19:57] <Sebastian_Johann> "If you'll excuse me I'm going to take care of that now and report to my office. How long will it take to make arrangements to leave for Ghandi?"
[19:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Retired. Diplomat or legislator of some sort."
[19:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "And Hunter."
[19:58] <Sebastian_Johann> "Greeting Mr. von Towers
[19:59] <+SamuraiHanson> "Hunter? Interesting. Dirk, Sam Hanson the current pilot of the Lucky Strike. Pleased to meet you."
[19:59] <+SamuraiHanson> "Hunter? interesting. Dirk, Sam Hanson the current pilot of the Lucky Strike.
[19:59] <+DirkvonTowers> "Good day." Dirk von Towers sticks his hand out and shakes.
[20:00] <@Nevka> ((You have a least a day in port. You either have to fuel here or skim a gas giant and that will take more time.))
[20:00] <@Nevka> (Dinonm does have gas giants in its system))
[20:00] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "We are docked at least 24 hours, if not more."
[20:01] <Sebastian_Johann> "Then if possible why don't we try to lift off in 48 hours. I'll make arrangements with my company."
[20:01] <@Nevka> "Very well Mr. Johann"
[20:02] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, we would need to arrange refueling as well."
[20:03] <@Nevka> "Skimming fuel will take a day at least but it will save us a lot of cash"
[20:04] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Ah, that would save from cutting into our budget."
[20:04] <@Nevka> "If Mr. Johann can help us with provisions and Sam has his ship ready to be docked we can leave tomorrow, dock Sam’s ship and skim fuel"
[20:04] <@Nevka> "That will get us to jump in a little over 2 days"
[20:05] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "And connect with the Crazy Ivan for refueling."
[20:05] <+SamuraiHanson> "I'll have a course ready to go before then."
[20:05] <@Nevka> "It's a week in Jump to there."
[20:05] <@Nevka> "Sounds good Mr. Hanson"
[20:07] <@Nevka> ((So you have ships to prep, supplies to load once Sebastian procures them, another ship to arrange to be put in mothballs for a while, anything else?))
[20:08] * +DirkvonTowers shakes his head.
[20:08] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, Mr. Johann shall also arrange for a cleaning eam to come for the lounge."
[20:09] <@ENGM> It’s 1800 hrs. STT (Standard Terra Time))
[20:09] <@ENGM> the ship will leave in 60 hours at 0900
[20:10] <@ENGM> GAME END*
[17:17] <@ENGM> So last session was an information gathering one. Sam and Thomas set off about town trying to gather information on any possible refueling stations that might operate in the Abyss and their location and frequency.....
[17:18] <@ENGM> Nevka and Caleb were busy readying the ship for the first leg of the trip by greeting passengers and getting them situated in their berths.....
[17:18] <@ENGM> Dirk was off doing his own thing....
[17:20] <@ENGM>
6Thomas and Sam made a contact named Natton Bonner who t hey met at te iron gentlemen's club where he was watching some boxers spar. They were informed that he could get them information that they sought for a price, 10K payable within the hour, after which the information would be given to the crew....
[17:21] <@ENGM>
6They paid the sum and are now awaiting the information....For thier troubles they were each given 500 cr to waste away at the club's casino.
[17:24] <@ENGM> Thomas quickly pisses his chips away.
[17:24] <@ENGM> Sam holds off a little longer but eventually loses them too.
[17:24] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "It seems Lady Luck is not smiling tonight."
[17:24] <@ENGM>
4GAME START
1*
[17:25] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((We're still at the Iron Gentleman?))
[17:26] <+SamuraiHanson> "At least we haven't been stabbed.... ...yet. So she's still grinnin'"
[17:26] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Well, perhaps another round, if you got the credits for it?"
[17:27] <@ENGM> After redonating your chips back to the club Thomas and Sam head back to the ship. About two hours later Thomas gets a ring on his communicator from Natton informing him that Serge will be coming to the ship with the information.
[17:27] <@ENGM> Time is 2300 hrs. standard Terra time
[17:27] * +Thomas_J_Atkins thanks Natton and informs the crew about Serge's arrival.
[17:27] <@ENGM> Lift off is scheduled for 0900 tomorrow.
[17:28] <@ENGM> 30 minutes later Thomas is rung again, this time by Segre asking to come aboard.
[17:29] <Serge> ##May I board your vessel?##
[17:29] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Nevka, Serge has arrived. He is awaiting permission to climb aboard.
[17:30] <+Nevka_Bingham> "Yes, welcome him aboard. I'll lower the ramp."
[17:30] * +Nevka_Bingham does so.
[17:30] * +Thomas_J_Atkins tells Serge to climb aboard, and goes to meet him at the ram
[17:31] * Serge boards the Strike.
[17:31] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Good evening Serge."
[17:31] <Serge> "Greetings from Mister Bonner. He wished for me to give you this."
He hands Thomas a small envelope.
[17:32] * +Thomas_J_Atkins takes the envelopes, looks it over for anything peculiar before opening it. [17:32] <Serge> "The information you need will be on a key drive in the envelope. Mr. Bonner felt it was more prudent that I brought this to you myself instead of over open channels."
[17:33] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "A wise course of action."
[17:33] <@ENGM>
6It's a plain padded brown envelope about 4x6 inches.
[17:33] * +Thomas_J_Atkins comms up Samurai "Samurai, could you come to the ramp, we would require your knowledge on our current matter."
[17:34] <@ENGM> "If you wish to test the information to make sure everything is to your satisfaction I can wait"
[17:34] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Ah, thank you Serge."
[17:34] * +Thomas_J_Atkins opens up the envelope.
[17:35] <@ENGM> There's a small key drive in it.
[17:35] * +SamuraiHanson strolls down to the ramp, at the summons, to find Mr. Atkins and another gentleman talking.
[17:35] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Ah, Mister Samurai..would you be so kind as to verify the information on this drive, make sure all is well?"
[17:36] * +Thomas_J_Atkins hands Sam the key drive.
[17:37] <+SamuraiHanson> "No problem, I'll let you know."
[17:38] * +SamuraiHanson takes the drive and heads off to a terminal to test its contents.
[17:44] <@ENGM> Sam plus the drive into a port on the ships computer. After he does a star chart of the Lanth sector pops up as well as a menu. He navigates the menu and finds the itinerary for a vessel called Crazy Ivan's. It currently is in parsec 1813 but in a week it will be jumping to parsec 1914 where barring any trouble it will remain for 4 earth weeks.
[17:46] * +SamuraiHanson makes a copy of the data on a backup, and then brings the drive back to Mr. Atkins at the entry ramp.
[17:46] <@ENGM>
6 you are also given the codes for boarding and safe passage.
[17:47] <@ENGM> ((it takes about 30 minutes to filter thru the basic info.))
[17:47] * +Thomas_J_Atkins was chit-chatting with serge when Samurai returned "Ah, everything is in order?"
[17:47] <+SamuraiHanson> "It looks good, We have a rendezvous time and location."
[17:47] <@ENGM> Segre isn’t much of a conversationalist, he is good at grunting.
[17:48] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Well Serge, everything appears in order. Give our thanks to Mr. Bonner."
[17:48] * +Thomas_J_Atkins 'hmm' to his grunts.
[17:49] <Serge> "pleasure to do business with you. Mr. Bonner invites you to contact him anytime."
[17:49] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "We shall keep this in mind."
[17:49] * Serge will exit the ship and head down the ramp to the starport.
[17:50] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Navka, the Guest has left the ship."
[17:52] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "We have what we needed. We can lift-off as per schedule."
[17:52] <Nevka_Bingham> "Good to hear. Well done."
[17:53] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Now we only have to actually reach the coordinates and not be disappointed when we get there."
[17:53] <+SamuraiHanson> "Or surprised."
[17:54] <Nevka_Bingham> "All I need is a fueling point. Anything else is optional."
[17:55] <+SamuraiHanson> "You're the boss, if the Lucky Strike can take it, then we'll do our best."
[17:55] <Nevka_Bingham> "She's a tough ship."
[17:56] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Tough true, but lacks teeth."
[17:57] <Nevka_Bingham> "That just encourages people to get into fights."
[17:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "While not an immediate concern, filling those hardpoints may well be a practical move in the future."
[17:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "That's a rather optimist view."
[17:58] <Nevka_Bingham> "A practical one if you stay on the Mains."
[17:58] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, I do not think such stops will be a common occurrence."
[17:59] <+SamuraiHanson> "Having something other than a cargo hold to offer to others is also practical. Not everybody is so friendly out there in the black."
[18:00] <Nevka_Bingham> "True. It's something to consider."
[18:01] <@ENGM> 0600 - Standard Terra Time, the next day, passengers start arriving for the trip.
[18:01] <@ENGM> Who is stationed where?
[18:02] <@ENGM> Sebastian Johan will arrive at 0600 to help situate the passengers.
[18:02] * +Thomas_J_Atkins is receiving passengers, placing them in their quarters and taking in their cargo, he is also moving some passengers to Samurai's scout ship (3 if I recall))[18:03] * +SamuraiHanson is stationed at his own ship, greeting and directing his allotment of passengers
[18:04] <+SamuraiHanson> ((I'm not sure if we discussed who would be coming over to keep an eye on the gauges. Caleb maybe? doesn't much matter))
[18:04] <@ENGM> Sam gets 5 passengers as well as a steward from the liners named Phillipe
[18:05] <@ENGM> Caleb is getting the engines ready to blast off.
[18:06] <@ENGM> All but one of the passengers has checked in. It seems a Mr. von Towers has yet to arrive. It’s currently 0800 hrs. STT.
[18:07] * +Thomas_J_Atkins goes to see Johan "Any word from this von Towers?"
[18:08] <Sebastian_Johann> "Not yet. I'll see if I can find his number and ring his communicator"
[18:08] * Sebastian_Johann takes out his comm and scrolls thru some info.
[18:09] * +Thomas_J_Atkins contacts Nevka "We are still waiting on one passenger. Mr. Johan is trying to contact him, see what is the hold up."
[18:09] * Sebastian_Johann walks down the ships ramp to the tarmac and looks around
[18:09] <Nevka_Bingham> "We'll give him fifteen minutes then launch."
[18:09] * +Dirk makes his appearance in style around 8:15, with the hotel having sent his baggage over. He's a young man, dressed casually yet fashionably. Short blonde hair and blue eyes with lightly tanned skin...as much as you can on this rock anyway. "Ah, greetings. I'm Dirk von Towers."
[18:10] <Sebastian_Johann> "Ah Mr. Towers, nice you of to arrive, the captain was just getting set to leave. Please follow mr Atkins and he'll assign you to your room."
[18:10] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Wait, I beleive he has just arrived."
[18:11] * +Thomas_J_Atkins goes to the pair "Mister von Towers? Welcome aboard the Lucky Strike, if you would follow me please, we are about to lift-off."
[18:11] <Sebastian_Johann> "Mr. Atkins if you would could you please show Mr. von Towers to his accommodations"
[18:12] * +Dirk nods. "Of course."
[18:12] <Nevka_Bingham> "Very good Ser Atkins. Make sure everyone is on board and then seal the hatch."
[18:12] <+Dirk> "Thank you for having me."
[18:12] <@ENGM> ((it took four sessions but you finally are all in the same place))
[18:13] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((time for HIGH ADVENTURE))
[18:13] * +Thomas_J_Atkins escorts Dirk inside and to his cabin.
[18:14] * +Dirk looks around the ship as they make their way through it.
[18:16] <+Dirk> "Sorry to cut it so close. The original company put me up in a nice spot."
[18:17] <+Nevka_Bingham> it looks like a well-maintained ship, with the occasional drawing on the wall near the floorings, done in marker or crayon.
[18:18] * +Dirk raises an eyebrow at the crayon.
[18:20] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Here are your quarters. Now, if you would excuse me, I shall inform the captain."
[18:20] <@ENGM> Dirk climbs the ramp and thru the air lock. The interior of the strike is rather plain maybe even outdated but he notices that updates to the ship are in progress. He's escorted to a lift where he is shown a state room by Thomas.
[18:20] * +Dirk nods his thanks and steps inside, looking around, "Am I restricted to the cabin?"
[18:22] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Hm? Ah no, you are free to venture in the common area, but the engine room, and pilot's cabins are off-limits. As are the other cabins of course."
[18:22] * +Dirk nods. "Of course, thank you."
[18:23] <@ENGM> Who’s on the bridge?
[18:23] * +Thomas_J_Atkins goes to report to Nevka "Everyone is on-board and settled in."
[18:23] <+SamuraiHanson> Of course, the Pilot's actual-cabin might be undesirable as well due to the smell.
[18:24] <Nevka> "Roger That"
[18:24] <@ENGM> ((she'll be on the bridge as pilot, Sebastion will help with Nav))
[18:25] <Nevka> "You can close the hatch Mr. Atkins and prepare for lift off"
[18:25] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Aye Captain-I mean, Nevka."
[18:25] <Nevka> Engineering prepare for launch"
[18:26] * +Thomas_J_Atkins closes the hatch, and seals off the ship for launch.
[18:26] <@ENGM> Who’s on the bridge?
[18:26] +Thomas_J_Atkins goes to report to Nevka "Everyone is on-board and settled in."
[18:26] <+SamuraiHanson> Of course, the Pilot's actual-cabin might be undesirable as well due to the smell.
[18:26] <Caleb> "Roger Captain"
[18:27] <@ENGM> The engines start to hum and fire up. The passengers and crew all get strapped in for lift off. Soon Caleb gives the ok to hit the launch thrusters.
[18:30] <@ENGM> Sam takes the Vapor Lance up so effortlessly that the passengers on the ship feel as though they haven’t left the ground yet.
[18:31] <@ENGM> Nevka, a little less experienced behind the sticks, has to concentrate a little bit more before she has the ship slowly elevating from the tarmac.
[18:31] <@ENGM> Soon you both break atmosphere and are heading to the outter beacons to jump to Dinomn.
[18:31] * +Dirk finds his way to a observation deck...or room...
[18:32] <+Nevka_Bingham> the forward lounge has an observation bubble
[18:35] <@ENGM> Both ships hit the outer beacon after a long boring trip and prepare for jump setting coordinates for Dinomn.
[18:37] <@ENGM> Each ship initiates it's jump drive with little effort. Space starts to fold around each ship and then they each blink into the void of jump.
[18:37] <@ENGM> You now have one week of travel to Dinomn.
[18:39] * +SamuraiHanson sets up the jump and then goes down to the common room to make sure everybody is settled in comfortably before taking a cup of coffee back to the cockpit.
[18:39] <@ENGM> Thomas two of your passengers get Jump sickness and start throwing up in the lounge.
[18:40] <@ENGM> Meanwhile on the Vapor, Phillipe has the passengers all situated as comfortable as they can get on a small ship.
[18:40] * +Thomas_J_Atkins takes care of the passengers then the cleaning and smell.
[18:42] <@ENGM> ((Is there anything special anyone wants to do while in jump?))
[18:43] * +Thomas_J_Atkins is doing his best Stewarting the passengers, keeping them occupied with light games, talks, and some pleasing looking ofod, despite being less than what they are used to.
[18:43] <@ENGM> ((normally jump time can be spent fixing systems, training skills etc. but this time you guys have customers))
[18:43] * +Dirk keeps observing and asks about meals.
[18:44] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "They are served at 0700, 1230 and 1830."
[18:44] <@ENGM> The last day before jump Thomas has 8 passengers complain bitterly about the food. One of the passengers grumbles about the accommodations on the Lance the first day but Phillipe is able to calm her and the rest of the trip goes off without a hitch.
[18:46] * +Thomas_J_Atkins tries to calm the situation.
[18:46] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Please, there is but a single day left on the jump, but tomorrow at the same time, you shall all be on Dinomn."
[18:48] <@ENGM> Thomas you’re facing a near mutiny. You have difficulty controlling some of the passengers. Sebastian will have to help try to calm them down.
[18:51] <@ENGM> Food starts flying around the common area hitting the walls, the view port and other passengers. The passengers who weren’t complaining are now fighting back by flinging food at the perpetrators.
[18:51] <@ENGM>
6Food starts flying around the common area hitting the walls, the view port and other passangers. The passangers who werent complaining are now fighting back by flinging food at the perpitrators
[18:52] <@ENGM> Thomas gets hit in the face by what looks like half a club sandwich.
[18:53] * +Thomas_J_Atkins wipes the lettuce off his face and suit.
[18:53] <@ENGM> Nevka, you're alone on the bridge, the alarm goes off warning you that you need to prepare to reenter normal space from Jump.
[18:53] <@ENGM> Sam gets the same alert on the Vapor.
[18:54] <@ENGM> You have 15 minutes before rentering normal space
[18:54] * +Thomas_J_Atkins sees that diplomacy failed, so pump up his voice, going with a more strict and martial approach "Everyone STOP THIS AT ONCE!"
[18:54] * +Nevka_Bingham triggers the intercom. "Attention, we are about to exit Jump Space. Please return to your seats."
[18:54] <@ENGM> The passengers on the Strike are still rioting muttering something about they won’t pay the ink tax.
[18:55] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((oh har))
[18:55] <+SamuraiHanson> "Ladies and Gentlemen, please prepare for our return to normal space, secure loose beverages, and find an acceleration couch. We will be coming out at Dinomn in 15 minutes."
[18:55] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((Can I order them to stop with leader?))
[18:56] <@ENGM> The Lances passages return to their seats. Phillipe assists strapping them in and making sure they're ready.
[18:56] <@ENGM> ((yes that would be handy))
[18:57] <@ENGM> Thomas has the passengers full attention
[18:58] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "We are about to jump to normal space, so everyone buckle up safely and securely in good order. Please.”
[18:59] <@ENGM> The passangers, now looking a bit embarrassed, all go to their seats and buckle in.
[18:59] * +Thomas_J_Atkins has a look of disappointed rage at the High and mighty elite of the Imperium.
01[18:59] <@ENGM>
6 The room is a mess
[18:59] <@ENGM> The lounge is a mess.
[18:59] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "animals."
[18:59] <@ENGM> ((cabin fever))
[19:04] * +DirkvonTowers stays off to the side for the most part, but who can really prove that one of the random food bits flying through the air came from him?
[19:05] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((in passing what kind of man would hate a club sandwich?))
[19:06] <@ENGM>
6 The klaxons sound on the bridge as each ship reenters jump. Both return to normal space without a hitch. Both Sam and Nevka catch the coordinates for the outer marker and navigate towards the inner system to the main star port on Dinomn.
01[19:07] <@ENGM>
6After you each pass the first beacon you are contacted over the ships comm.
[19:07] <@ENGM> After you each pass the first beacon you are contacted over the ships comm.
[19:07] * +Thomas_J_Atkins takes the trip into real space to clean up all the food.
[19:08] * +DirkvonTowers makes sure he's clean before hitting the observatory.
[19:08] <Ground Control> ##Unidentified ship, please braodcast you ships name, registration, destination and reason for the trip##
[19:08] <@ENGM>
6 Thomas a host of embarrassed passengers will help you clean the mess up while apologizing.
[19:09] * +Thomas_J_Atkins gets them organized, as they surely never did cleaning before.
[19:10] <@ENGM> ((Both ships get contacted))
[19:10] Nevka transmits the info to control.
[19:10] * +SamuraiHanson flips on his transponder and radios his information back to the tower.
[19:11] <@ENGM> You’re each given clearance to continue your taxing though Nevka is asked what’s that smell.
[19:14] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "The pea soup and Brussel sprout do not mix well."
[19:14] * +Thomas_J_Atkins gets the cleaning hurried up a bit.
[19:15] <@ENGM> You Taxi to the inner system without incident. Each ship is given a landing pad at the tarmac (unless Sam you're going to bring you’re ship straight to the scout station?)
[19:16] <+SamuraiHanson>(( I'll drop the passengers off at the main landing facilities first, and then take the Vapor Lance over to the scout station.))
[19:18] <+SamuraiHanson> Got to put on a good reputation for my boss.
[19:18] <@ENGM> Sam drops the Vapor Lance on to the landing pad with no problem.
[19:18] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((+1 pilot, +1 Sebastien assisting))
[19:19] <@ENGM> Nevka likewise is able to land without incident.
[19:19] <Nevka> "Stewards please prepare passengers for departure"
[19:19] <@ENGM> Phillipe will prepare the passengers on the Lance.
[19:20] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, I am on it!"
[19:20] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> ((Is the room cleaned?))
[19:20] * +Sebastian_Johann contacts the liner to have stewards and baggage transports brought to the ship.
[19:21] <@ENGM> ((it looks...better))
[19:21] <@ENGM> Baggage carts will arrive at eadch ship, Nevka will drop the landing ramp.
[19:32] <@ENDM> ok where were we
[19:33] * +Thomas_J_Atkins is looking at the common room with some degree of disgust, but at least it's a start. He will need to finish it after the passengers left."
[19:33] +SamuraiHanson sends a message to the scout station to prepare for his ship and goes to open the ramp to the space port for when the passengers leave.
[19:33] +Thomas_J_Atkins readies the passengers and their cargo for departure.
[19:33] <+DirkvonTowers> "Well, this was certainly an interesting trip."
[19:33] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> [22:23] * +Thomas_J_Atkins readies the passengers and their cargo for departure.
[19:33] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Oh? I found it rather quaint. It is almost a blessing that the end was remarkable."
[19:33] +Thomas_J_Atkins sounds quite flippant, still wearing his dirty vest.
[19:34] <@ENDM> After about an hour you get the last passenger their luggage off each ship. It takes less time for them to disembark Sam's ship.
[19:35] <+DirkvonTowers> "Ah, well, I was wondering if it would be viable for me to stay."
[19:35] * Sebastian_Johann apologizes for the condition of the lounge.
[19:36] <Sebastian_Johann> "I'll have some people from my company clean the remaining mess up and repair any damage. You can prepare for the second stage of our trip while I do that."
[19:38] <@ENDM> ((Dirk you asking Thomas that question?))
[19:38] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, that would be quite nice. I would say that your "Eat it or drop it" comment really helped the cause."
[19:40] <+DirkvonTowers> ((Well, whoever would be able to make the decision...Thomas can relay it upwards))
[19:41] <@ENDM> Nevka enters from the bridge.
[19:41] * +Thomas_J_Atkins turns to Dirk "Well, that is not for me to decide, but I can forward your request to the Captain...ah, speak of the devil. Here she is."
[19:41] <@Nevka> “Thomas passengers all exited and taken care of?”
[19:43] * +DirkvonTowers is standing off to the side with his luggage. "Ah, just who I wanted to see."
[19:44] * @Nevka looks at Dirk. "Me?"
[19:44] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, well, almost. Mister von Tower here request to stay on board."
[19:44] <@Nevka> "We're not taking passangers on our next trip. It's a supply run"
[19:46] * +DirkvonTowers shrugs. "I doubt I'd take up much room."
[19:46] <@Nevka> "Are you looking for a job?"
[19:47] * +DirkvonTowers laughs. "Not particularly. I just retired."
[19:48] * +Thomas_J_Atkins glances up and down at that "Retired?"
[19:48] * +DirkvonTowers nods.
[19:49] <@Nevka> "We're going to Ghandi. It'll take two weeks. We can take you there if you wish. You can either pay or work for your fare. What are you good at Mr. Von towers? Be forewarned, we're going back to Dinom with our cargo so if you're looking to go further than Ghandi you'll have to find another ship.”
[19:50] <+DirkvonTowers> "Well, I negotiated complex legislation that spanned a world. Oh, and I hunt."
[19:51] <@Nevka> "So a diplomat. That may be of use to us"
[19:52] <+DirkvonTowers> "Something like that."
[19:52] <@Nevka> "Well I'll cut you a deal, you can come along, if you prove useful the trip is free, if not then you pay full fare. Deal?"
[19:53] * +SamuraiHanson ambles up the ramp on the Lucky Strike, "You managed to land the ship all right, how was the trip over?"
[19:53] * +DirkvonTowers considers and nods. "Very well."
[19:54] <@Nevka> "Welcome aboard Mr. von Towers"
[19:54] <+DirkvonTowers> "Thank you Captain."
[19:54] Caleb answers "Ok if you dont look at the lounge"
[19:55] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, I'll need to restock on rations, since we lost 2 meal's worth in a few minutes."
[19:56] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "What kind of person refuses to eat a club sandwich?"
[19:56] <Sebastian_Johann> "I'll contact Tukera and get some provisions stocked aboard. It's the least they can do."
[19:56] <+DirkvonTowers> "Truthfully it wasn't much of a loss."
[19:56] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, thank you Mister Johann."
[19:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Oh, and do say hello to the newest addition to the Lucky Strike, Mister Dirk von Towers."
[19:57] <Sebastian_Johann> "If you'll excuse me I'm going to take care of that now and report to my office. How long will it take to make arrangements to leave for Ghandi?"
[19:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Retired. Diplomat or legislator of some sort."
[19:57] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "And Hunter."
[19:58] <Sebastian_Johann> "Greeting Mr. von Towers
[19:59] <+SamuraiHanson> "Hunter? Interesting. Dirk, Sam Hanson the current pilot of the Lucky Strike. Pleased to meet you."
[19:59] <+SamuraiHanson> "Hunter? interesting. Dirk, Sam Hanson the current pilot of the Lucky Strike.
[19:59] <+DirkvonTowers> "Good day." Dirk von Towers sticks his hand out and shakes.
[20:00] <@Nevka> ((You have a least a day in port. You either have to fuel here or skim a gas giant and that will take more time.))
[20:00] <@Nevka> (Dinonm does have gas giants in its system))
[20:00] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "We are docked at least 24 hours, if not more."
[20:01] <Sebastian_Johann> "Then if possible why don't we try to lift off in 48 hours. I'll make arrangements with my company."
[20:01] <@Nevka> "Very well Mr. Johann"
[20:02] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, we would need to arrange refueling as well."
[20:03] <@Nevka> "Skimming fuel will take a day at least but it will save us a lot of cash"
[20:04] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Ah, that would save from cutting into our budget."
[20:04] <@Nevka> "If Mr. Johann can help us with provisions and Sam has his ship ready to be docked we can leave tomorrow, dock Sam’s ship and skim fuel"
[20:04] <@Nevka> "That will get us to jump in a little over 2 days"
[20:05] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "And connect with the Crazy Ivan for refueling."
[20:05] <+SamuraiHanson> "I'll have a course ready to go before then."
[20:05] <@Nevka> "It's a week in Jump to there."
[20:05] <@Nevka> "Sounds good Mr. Hanson"
[20:07] <@Nevka> ((So you have ships to prep, supplies to load once Sebastian procures them, another ship to arrange to be put in mothballs for a while, anything else?))
[20:08] * +DirkvonTowers shakes his head.
[20:08] <+Thomas_J_Atkins> "Yes, Mr. Johann shall also arrange for a cleaning eam to come for the lounge."
[20:09] <@ENGM> It’s 1800 hrs. STT (Standard Terra Time))
[20:09] <@ENGM> the ship will leave in 60 hours at 0900
[20:10] <@ENGM> GAME END*