Posted by Gamemaster Deus Ex Machina (Gamemaster) in Away Team

Posted by 2nd Lieutenant Kate Hawkins (Marine XO) in Away Team

Posted by Gamemaster Deus Ex Machina (Gamemaster) in Away Team
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XO

“Let our people stand together with your people to put an end to the trouble you’re facing” he took a breath and quickly glanced back at amy and Kate, and then back to Valron. “Our Marines and security officers can helpprotect your people.”

Lt. Graham, CIO

Ooc> change of characters!

Amanda

Valron looked at Graham for a moment his mouth forming a slight sneer that revealed a surprising array of teeth that was shark-like. “What can you four (or more) do that a full legion of our marines couldn’t.” He hid his teeth for a moment. “Five hundred brave marines vaporized in minutes. We couldn’t see them - firing from hundreds of meters away with unerring accuracy. All we saw were the glowing lances of light that ended with a puff of dust that was one soldier dead.”

“Or is it your intention to help us mine more minerals for these criminals.”

Valron son of Aborus, his Highness, guardian of the gems, sailor of the Clearwater, ruler of all Nelaycross

Amy spoke from where she was “We have extensive scanners, we can locate them before they ever get here.” She said “We can bring additional personnel down to assist in the protection.” She said “As for your assumption that we want to mine minerals for this enemy, we don’t do that. We may discuss later, the ability to establish a trade agreement, otherwise we will leave you in peace.” Amy said and looked at Kate “Have the Chimera start long range scans for the Orions.” She said

XO

OOC> cross post?

“Yes Ma’am.”

=^= Hawkins to the Chimera. We have had an interesting turn of events. Can you scan the area for Orions? =^=

2nd Lt Hawkins - Marine XO

=^= Understood Lieutenant. Should we be looking in any particular location? =^=

Captain Allen - CO

Amy spoke up =^=Captain, it seems that the Orions have been causing some trouble for these folks. I would suggest scanning all space around the planet and on the planet.=^= She said

XO

OOC> Well if anyone will pick up the bridge note
GM

Amy looked at the leader “When was the last time the Orions were here?” She asked trying to get a frame of reference “Do they come back on a regular basis or is it random?”

XO

“The Oh-rize-on,” He stared off for a moment. “They only send messages now… since our last attack - that was over two weeks ago. I guess they don’t find us timid any longer. Previously they came weekly to trade, then to threaten and intimidate.” He stared off towards the water. “We paid a lot for that water wheel.” There was a fairly advanced looking hydroponic energy plant.

GM

=^= XO, we are not detecting any Orion’s in the area. But we will keep a lookout just in case. =^=

Captain Allen - CO

“XO,” Kate said leaning into the Commander and dropping her voice. “If they attacked the Orion’s the last time they came through, they could have left to gather reinforcements before coming back.”

2nd Lt Hawkins - Marine XO

OOC: Perhaps I wasnt clear, they attacked the Orion’s and were massacred in the attempt. The Orions wouldn’t need to re-group. They also attacked a fixed location that the Orions were using as a base on the planet.

GM
Amy nodded “Okay everyone, here’s what’s going to happen. We’re going to help these folks figure out how to best defend themselves against the Orions.” She said and touched her comm badge =^=Captain, I would like to have five more men come down to the surface so we can work in teams to help teach our friends to defend themselves against the Orions.=^= She said and then turned back to Valron “When do you expect the next message from them?” She asked.

XO

“They are expecting our delivery of gems, metals, and stone.” He looked off. “We’ve collect almost all they have requested. We are to take it to the mountains and leave it there. Where they will collect it and then they promise to return all that is precious to us.”

“There is no more time. They recently said if we did not deliver immediately, They would start destroying the crystals of life. They were strangely urgent....”

He tilted his head towards one of his advisors… then to his daughter… “Perhaps you do speak the truth… the spoke with urgency, but perhaps it was fear… is there a reason why they should fear you?”

Valron son of Aborus, his Highness, guardian of the gems, sailor of the Clearwater, ruler of all Nelaycross
GM

=^= Cmdr you’ll have them. We’ve got issues up here, and I’ll have them beam down ASAP. =^=

Capt Allen - CO

=^=Understood Captain. Keep us posted.=^= Amy said and then turned back to Valron “Where is the crystal of life, we might be able to defend it and prevent them from damaging it.” She said “What have they taken that was precious to you and we might be able to get it back for you. I can’t make promises until I know what is going on.” Amy said sincerely.

As more of her crew arrived she turned to them “We’re going to be dividing into two teams. One will go to the mountains and the others will go to the Crystals of life.” She said “We will not engage unless we have to, but we’ll need to let them know that this planet is now on our radar and we will protect the populace.” Amy said firmly.

XO

“No you don’t need Cave they are already gone.”

“They stole them… our most precious jewels. We took the to the Cave of Miracles to show them our future and …” He shook his head voice breaking as he paused. “We never seen nor heard of such treachery. We trusted them and they stole the gems.... they are worthless to them but everything to us.”

“For stones, metals, We care not if we must pay them off for their theft, the Gems are Paramount… not one can be lost or shattered… is this something you can do.”

GM

Amy listened to what was being said “We can only try.” She said “We’ll need to find out where the gems are. When did they take the gems..was it the last time they were here?”

XO

“Several weeks ago, give or take a day. The Matron of the Gems was murdered as she laid her life down to defend them so we don’t know the time precisely.” He nodded off in the distance inland… if they could see through the walls they would note he nodded to a mountain range not too far from the capital city of Clearwater.

“Centuries ago we mined the mountain, and built a fort to protect the metals that we unearthed. There isn’t much value to it now, but the O, riz-ons seemed to like it,” He shrugged, “It was dark, cold and while it had tactical value, we were not at war with anyone so we let them use it as a place of operation.”

“We sent our marines to recover the gems a week ago… but as I said earlier we were crushed by rays of light form distances so vast we could not see those who casted them.”

Valron son of Aborus, his Highness, guardian of the gems, sailor of the Clearwater, ruler of all Nelaycross
GM

“You wouldn’t happen to have any drawings of the forts layout? So we can get a better idea of what to expect when we get there. Because we can definitely meet them with our own ‘rays of light’, but the more we know could save a few of my men.”

2nd Lt Hawkins - Marine XO

Amy’s cane tapped lightly on the ground “Will you show us where the forts are?” She asked “We can set up defenses there and perhaps catch them when they return.” She said “Do you have another keeper of the gems?” She asked as an after thought.

XO

“There is but one keeper of the Gems, its is a life long and honored appointment. They are our only true treasure.” He took a breath. “Doubt we can ‘catch them when they return,’ as I don’t believe they have departed. They don’t always seem to be at the exact same number, despite the fact we rarely see them come or go, but they never leave the mountains and the fortress completely unoccupied.”

“Our marines have taken grievous casualties, and even if they hadn’t it has become clear that our weapons are far inferior to the OrRizons.”

He stood gathering his cloak about him, “Is there a Marine about who can carry out this mission, to guide these strangers to the mountain keep…”

A Nelay stepped forward before the King finished his statement. “I will.” He turned to face Prescott. “If by my life or death I can return the gems… it will be done.”

Valron son of Aborus, his Highness, guardian of the gems, sailor of the Clearwater, ruler of all Nelaycross
GM

“Thank you, though hopefully not with your death. We should be able to meet the Orions head on and take them out.” Kate said projecting confidence. This was what she was trained for, and ready to take them on.

2nd Lt Kate Hawkins - Marine CO

The Bipedal lizard looked at the group for a moment. “I have never know the Orzions number to be inferior to a dozen, you are outnumbered. I have seen their weapons first-hand, you are likely under-armed.” He glanced at the side arms that the Federation officers carried. “But, as I said, if by my life or death I can return the gems I shall. By your words, you have taken the same oath.”

“When you are ready.”

Deus Ex Machina

“Well we should be getting some reinforcements from our ship as we head that way, which will help. But never underestimate a Marine. We are used to people throwing us into impossible situations,” Kate said with a chuckle.

“Lead the way, and our reinforcements will join us on the way.”

2nd Lt Hawkins - Marine CO