Posted by Gamemaster Robert Archer (GM) in Main Sim - Elsewhere - Bucking Aliens and Riding XOs!
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The slide tunnel was quite smooth, while it might be possible to slow down by friction it would take quite a bit of time once one got going. As if sensing the presence of Reid or smelling him the growling/snuffling/grunting got louder though didnt seem to rise up through the tunnel.

GM CockRoach

Taiya peered cautiously into the tunnel as well before surveying the rest of the team and taking a deep breath. “I’ll go,” she replied resolutely, although the look on her face was almost one of surprise as she spoke.

At 5’6”, she was by far the smallest of the group and simple physics dictated that she would have more chance of being able to slow herself down.

“I’m the smallest here, in theory I should move a little slower,” she concluded. “And if the tunnel narrows I’ll stand more chance getting through. Besides which, my telepathic abilities will give me an advantage and I can always call for help,” she added, sensing some of the male members of the team’s protector instincts kicking in. In the back of her mind she also wondered if Alex and Lia might be down there.

“The tunnel surface is smooth. If you’re going down there, try contacting the rubber soles of your boots to the walls. It should provide friction.” Reid said.

As she crouched down then hung her legs over the edge with nervous anticipation, she looked back at Chris. “Orders sir?” She asked, with a slight quiver in her voice, mostly to give herself a few seconds to get her nerves under control.

Commander Keali (XO)

Reid followed her gaze back. The XO was the likely candidate, at least to go first.

-Dr Alex Reid, CE

“I don’t like the idea but we have no choice. I want you to take my shoe and someone else’s to put on your hands to have the rubber hold you better while you descend or ascend.” He used his only arm to hold onto someone while he slowly put himself on the floor and then took his shoe off and tossed it to her. Since she was one of the ones holding him up he will have to remain on the ground until someone picked him up. He felt useless since he couldn’t walk. “The floor is pretty cold. ” He said as he smiled.

“Good luck commander. ” He nodded to her.

Captain Chris Taggart CO

Taking the Captain’s shoe Taiya nodded slowly and replied, “aye sir, I’ll report back as soon as I know anything,” she replied tentatively as she teetered on the edge of the slide with nervous anticipation. Taking a deep breath she cautiously went over the edge and tried to slow herself as she began to whizz down the smooth surface, using all her strength to press against the walls of the tunnel.

Commander Keali (XO)

William cocked his head as the first officer slid down the tunnel. “So if we discover that it’s Command messing with us again can we all agree that enough is enough” He said quite seriously, if he was joking it wasn’t obvious.

CSO

“William. If it’s Command again, I expect us all to act very professional and leave without incident. Then after we undock I will give the orders to raise shields and fire 10 photon torpedoes into their station or ship. I swear. “

Chris waited to hear anything from the Commander.

Captain Chris Taggart CO

Kane moved forward and said “Slid into the unknown with growls and grunting from below… and we sent someone to look at that alone. Um… what?” and he looked at the Captain. “Two heads are better than one, Skipper. Let me go down with her. Doc is still up here so you have medical coverage.”

Kane, Tac / Med

“I did it because there’s no room for two, but I see your point. Go and help her. “

Captain Chris Taggart CO

As the XO began her descent it started out in good spirits slow progress was made, but as she twisted slowly around the 2nd sharp turn taking her fully from sight of the rest of the crew and beyond anyone grabbing her now she came around the bend suddenly and found the slide dipped more sharply the sudden adjustment sent her spiraling for control. Control which she was mostly denied as one of her boots slipped from under her and sent her tumbling down faster with more and more speed!

With a sudden and quite audible, even way up the slide pipe, plop the XO landed on something grainy, wet, and rumbling. Looking down she found herself on top of some kind of alien beast standing about 7‘0 in height on four legs. Its head creepily turned almost 180 degrees to peer at its rider out of nowhere from its vantage point looking at her with 2 insectoid like eyes. The beast snorted sending phlegm and other gunk from its three nostril nose into her chest. Before it started to growl under her and she suddenly would find herself holding on for dear life by its one neck horn as it bucked and weaved around the large room she barely had a chance to take in, which was a bright white in color.

Above the others could hear the commotion and then see the bucking alien creature with the XO riding it one handed around the large room below, if she fell off or the beast decided to roll on its back she would surely be crushed!

Overhead the computer voice spoke =/\= Test 2A completed, analysis of test 2B beginning, test 2C on standby and observational status, awaiting results..=/\= it said.

GM CockRoach

OOC: Pasting in Kane’s reply and my own from a broken thread.
Travis