AGWW Online - Log 2003/02/25

Mage - Adventures in the Digital Web

Session 1x09: Showdown at the Digital Web

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 A.C.Newton (Sons of Ether) - played by Stayka
 Agent Grey (NWO) - played by Stayka
 Asmodai (Virtual Adepts) - played by Asmodai
 D.A.N. Primus (Orphan) - played by 'Top Hat' Jon
 Deadalus (Asmodai's AI) - played by Asmodai
 Hannibal Golux (Virtual Adepts) - played by Nimrod Jones
 Jeremiah Tian (Void Engineer) - played by 'Top Hat' Jon
 Dr.Marcello Keagan (OoH bani Thig) - played by Dingo
 Marvin Black (Hollow One) - played by Sven
 Moira (MC's Familiar) - played by Fuzzy
 Moonchild Farstrider (Dreamspeaker) - played by Fuzzy
 Teora (AI of the Meteor) - played by Stayka

 ST - Stayka

 Session Start: Tue Feb 25 20:12:33 2003

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<ST> Last time we managed to get Dr.Keagan out of the NWO's evil clutches.

Marvin_Black sighs.

Hannibal_Golux goes and sits behind a screen where a camera projects his image onto a backdrop with crappy blue screening to make the audience think he's in the Digital Web.

<ST> A.C. decided it might be a good idea not only to beam Marcello on board, but also Agent Grey. Obviously her good reasoning was a bit off.

Moira sneaks a hug to Marv while he's not looking.

Hannibal_Golux suspects Marv might notice that he's been hugged.

<Asm0dai> (Marv is still protected thanks to me ;))

Francois_Dupres grins.

<ST> So the current situation has 2/3 of the group at the Meteor, while actually at the same time, Hanni, Asmo and Marv try to dissect the computers of the NWO Construct.

<MC_Farstrider> Protected from Mind, yes?

Marvin_Black looks around where the hug came from here in DW ;)

<Asm0dai> Hehe.

<ST> So now we have the three valiant Cyber Warriors on the scene who try to attack the mainframe.

Asm0dai puts out the 3567th cigarette and changes his icon from the infamous Sting lookalike magician and turns towards his companions.

<Asm0dai> So gentlemen, on their side all is ready.

<Hannibal_Golux> (Currently playing: rob d "clubbed to death (kurayamino mix)" from The Matrix.)

<Asm0dai> Agent Grey has given us access codes...

Marvin_Black sighs.

<Marvin_Black> One thing: This time I won't wait till I jack out. One, perhaps two, warnings.

<Asm0dai> (ROTFL... The hallway fight scene background :))

<ST> (:-))

Hannibal_Golux is running...

<Asm0dai> (No, that is not the one. Spybreak is the one in the hallway.)

<Hannibal_Golux> (It's the woman in the red dress one.)

Asm0dai places the Matrix soundtrack in his computer.

<Asm0dai> (Yes, I know. I forgot.)

MC_Farstrider meditates.

<Marvin_Black> (<--- Is listening to Assemblage 23)

<Hannibal_Golux> ( :) )

Hannibal_Golux is still running...

<DAN_Primus> (I remember that. Can't wait for Matrix 2 and 3 to come out.)

<ST> (So this time you will take on the real Construct.)

Asm0dai is listening to Rob Zombie: Living Dead Girl.

Marvin_Black sighs.

<Marvin_Black> Oh doom... Embrace us willing victims...

<Hannibal_Golux> (I try to forget they exist -- then I don't have to live in perpetual waiting until they are released.)

Hannibal_Golux is still running...and not tiring... He is like David Byrne in the video for "Road to Nowhere".

<ST> (So do you want to start now?)

Hannibal_Golux waits to see how many people understand the reference...

<ST> Well... You got a pile of access data by Agent Grey, but you can be sure it's not all you want, of course.

Hannibal_Golux is still there in the corner of your screen, perpetually running on the spot in an oversized grey suit.

<ST> He simply gave you the codes for a certain part of the Construct's mainframe where the stuff is stored that is also interesting for Grey himself.

<Marcello_Keagan> (The traitor *g*)

<ST> (Marcello: Hehe)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Well, we'll see if we can't crack the other areas while we're at it.)

<Asm0dai> Okay, gentlemen. Where do we strike first?

Hannibal_Golux feels as though he might be making some headway with his running.

<Marvin_Black> Hmm, strike our homes and go to bed?

<Asm0dai> That is not an option. Besides, do you really want do die young and leave a nice looking corpse? You want to leave a messy corpse, admit it :)

<Marvin_Black> I do not want to die. I want to make sure you all know I was right. So I have to live.

<Asm0dai> Okay, so live on and let's talk about entry points.

Hannibal_Golux has been running since last week and is starting to get tired.

Asm0dai checks out the data Grey gave us.

<Asm0dai> Any access towards the databanks that are not too protected?

<ST> (Asmo: The data contains some access key for some accounts.)

<Hannibal_Golux> We can only access one specific location with these access codes.

<Asm0dai> That is which one?

<Hannibal_Golux> We'll need to work together to hack into the rest of the mainframe.

<Asm0dai> Ok, let's get in and go from there. -- Deadalus!

<Deadalus> I know, I know... Arming the surprise.

<Asm0dai> Right

<ST> (Asmo: Of course there are no root passwords or the like.)

<Asm0dai> (Well, it is probably either sex or secret :))

<Hannibal_Golux> (or password)

<Asm0dai> (Or the root's dog's name...)

<Marvin_Black> (Or God)

<Hannibal_Golux> (or somethingreallylongsoyoucanthackthiseasily1)

<ST> (Hanni: It's at least a C2 system ^_^)

<Asm0dai> Okay, let us go in and head from there.

Marvin_Black looks at the data.

Asm0dai bows and shows Hannibal the way.

<Asm0dai> After you...

<ST> (Hanni: And *no* Microsoft!)

<Hannibal_Golux> (The Union created Microsoft -- why in god's name would they use it!?)

<ST> (Hanni: Hehe. Exactly :-)

<Asm0dai> (Amen)

Hannibal_Golux enters the entry codes.

<Asm0dai> Shall we?

Hannibal_Golux sends in one of his probe-codes to go check out the system ahead of them.

Marvin_Black sighs.

<Marvin_Black> And off we go to eternal damnation.

Asm0dai follows Hannibal.

Marvin_Black follows the two of them.

Hannibal_Golux looks for the data, and other exit points from this node.

Asm0dai searches for the database acesses and what users have ascess.

<ST> The DW version of the Construct has indeed a very Tron-like feel.

<Hannibal_Golux> (Yay, Tron!)

Asm0dai mumbles something about uninventivity.

<ST> The predominent colours are cold blue, an eerie fluorescent green and cold white lines.

Marvin_Black looks around.

<Marvin_Black> It has a nice feeling it it, but seems rather uncreative.

Hannibal_Golux loads up a Bit.

<ST> It fluctuates in yellow and green.

Hannibal_Golux ducks as the Bit whizzes past his head and floats over his left shoulder.

Asm0dai checks the database accesses.

<Hannibal_Golux> Bit: Is the area ahead clear?

<Asm0dai> (Int + Comp?)

<ST> The Bit circles Hannibal's head and disappears.

<ST> (Asmo: Yes, please)

<Hannibal_Golux> Damn it!

<ST> (Diff 9, 5 sux)

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 6 2 10 7 8 3 4 8

<Marvin_Black> It knows our fate...

<Asm0dai> (HIHI :)

<ST> (Asmo: I know you are good, but you still have to work for it :-)~

<Hannibal_Golux> (ST: I want to look over the database. No need to waste time downloading if I read it.)

<Asm0dai> (Oh, but I do. My preciousss -- Whoops, wrong game

;))

<ST> (Hanni: Which DB, the one you got the keys for?)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Yep)

<ST> (Hanni. No sux needed for that.)

ST assumed Asmo was out for some forbidden DBs -- right?

<Asm0dai> (So, what do I see, o holy one? there are 5 or 6 sux :))

<ST> (Hanni: Well, in that DB you find numerous files with conversations between Agents...)

<Asm0dai> (For what goes where and what nice databases I can find.)

Hannibal_Golux reads them all and then moves onto looking for exits to the rest of the mainframe.

Marvin_Black stands and checks entrances for intruders who want to chase the other intruders away.

<ST> (Asmo: Heh... I said Diff 9, 5 sux)

<Asm0dai> (Haven't seen it, me goes on...)

<ST> (Asmo: 3 to go)

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 6 6 6 8 7 8 6 5

<ST> (Asmo: This'll take a bit longer...)

<Asm0dai> (Hmhm. I'll ring it every minute of real time.)

<ST> (Hanni: Among them is one weird file. It seems to be an intercepted message addressed at A.C.Newton.)

<Hannibal_Golux> !? What does it say? I'm not telling the others.

<ST> (Hanni: Well, it is encrypted, you can try to break the encryption, diff 8)

<Asm0dai> (1 Willpower... going AGAIN)

Asm0dai looks over Hannibal's shoulder and notes something about him breaking it in 2 secs with his new decryption algorithms.

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 6 10 3 2 5 4 6 3

<Asm0dai> (2 more sux on the scanning)

<Hannibal_Golux> > r 10 d8 +3dr

suxbot --> Hannibal_Golux rolled 10 dice, diff. 8, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (7,4,2,9,5,1,9,5,6,2) SUCCESS : 1 sux., 0 tens, 1 botches.

<Hannibal_Golux> (ST: How many suxx do I need?)

Marvin_Black still looks around for any signs they have been noticed.

<ST> (Hanni: The file is a message from someone called Dan Primus who seems to look for shelter.)

Asm0dai grins. Let me do that. He grabs the datacube.

<Hannibal_Golux> (Hmm. OK. Well, I'll remember the information for later and move on.)

<ST> (Hanni: You'd say it was encrypted by someone who has some knowledge in cryptology, but obviously not enough to secure it from prying eyes of experts.)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Experts such as myself...:) )

<Marvin_Black> Could we go on? I do not want to challenge Death even more than we already do.

<Asm0dai> (1 willpower... going AGAIN)

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 10 6 8 1 2 8 7 8

<Asm0dai> (That is it :) -- I used one willpower :))

<ST> Ok. Asmo, you are through the basic protection of the DB.

<Asm0dai> (That is full 5)

<Hannibal_Golux> (ST: I take it I'm not necessarily seeing anything that immediately strikes us as the information we're actually looking for?)

<ST> (Hanni: Well, there are correspondences, and some of them are about some weird jobs for some MiBs.)

<Jeremiah_Tian> Halt! Pronounce thyself?

<ST> (Asmo: The guys there don't make it too easy. You find a cyberwarrior protecting the wealth of data inside.)

<Jeremiah_Tian> (Stop! To pass this bridge you must answer these questions three...)

<Hannibal_Golux> (If they seem relevant, I'll remember them for later. In the meantime I'm going to try to hack my way out of this corner of the mainframe and get into the rest of it. Hmm. After Jeremiah...)

<ST> (Hanni: There are MiBs obviously deployed to places where those artifacts were to be found.)

Jeremiah_Tian advances on Asmo, readying his weapon.

Asm0dai uses a Mind procedure to tell him I'm not here.

<Hannibal_Golux> (Favourite colour is black. African or European swallow?)

<Asm0dai> (1 quint)

<Asm0dai> !dice 4

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 7 6 7 2

Asm0dai passes the guardian igonoring him...

<Jeremiah_Tian> > r 3

suxbot --> Jeremiah_Tian rolled 3 dice, diff. 6, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (6,9,10) SUCCESS : 3 sux., 1 tens, 0 botches.

<Jeremiah_Tian> Halt, I say (Counter magic, Asmo.)

Asm0dai notes about knowing it had to be the hard way and halts.

<Marvin_Black> (Has Asmo vanished or are we all still together?)

<Asm0dai> Hail, o guardian!

<Jeremiah_Tian> Present thy clearance.

<Asm0dai> You do not need to see my clearance (1 quint, one willpower)

<Asm0dai> !dice 4

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 8 7 2 9

<Jeremiah_Tian> (I do not need to see your clearance.)

<Asm0dai> I am authorized to be here...

<Jeremiah_Tian> (I am authorized to be here.)

<Hannibal_Golux> LOL

<Jeremiah_Tian> (I mean you!)

<Asm0dai> Why, thank you, Jeremaiah... Can you give me the your specs?

<Jeremiah_Tian> Enter, then, for thou art a noble.

<Asm0dai> I need to get some files from here

Asm0dai bows and passes the guard

<Asm0dai> (Okay, what do I see)

Jeremiah_Tian follows Asmo, katana at the ready, attempting to cut Asmo with it.

<ST> (Asmo: Something that looks like an electronic library.)

Hannibal_Golux follows Asmo.

<Jeremiah_Tian> !dice 4

<agww-dice> Jeremiah_Tian rolls the dice and gets the following results: 9 2 4 8

<ST> The back wall seems to consist of shimmering cases that represent the data.

Asm0dai raises his glasses

<Asm0dai> That was not smart kid...

<Asm0dai> (Soak. Or not?)

<Jeremiah_Tian> (Soak if you can soak lethal damage.)

<Marvin_Black> (Ehm... Are we still together or is Marv standing all alone now?)

<Jeremiah_Tian> (Damage is 4)

<Asm0dai> (In the Digital Web I can do anything. And I have the armor we made. 3 dice additional.)

<ST> (Yup. Practical armour...)

<Asm0dai> !dice 6

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 4 7 10 9 1 5

<Hannibal_Golux> I'm going to attempt to hack a barrier around Jeremiah (Int + Comp?)

Asm0dai turns around to his assailant and plugs him with his Mjollnir

<ST> (Where is Marvin anyway?)

<Asm0dai> !dice 6

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 9 3 9 4 8 4

<Asm0dai> (Do I need to roll 14 dice of damage?)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Being depressed somewhere?)

<ST> (Asmo: I don't think so...)

MC_Farstrider giggles

<Marvin_Black> (Somewhere at the entrance. He followed, and then Asmo and Hanni started working, while Marv kept watch.)

Jeremiah_Tian screams in agony before being forcefully booted from the system.

<Hannibal_Golux> I'm going to attempt to hack a barrier around Jeremiah (Int + Comp?)

<ST> Hanni: Too late, I fear

Asm0dai says something about them never learning and repairs his icon (Comp + Int)

<Hannibal_Golux> Ho hum.

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 8 5 3 4 2 1 1 9

Asm0dai looks at the tears in his icon and disapproves. Then he tries to repair it.

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 5 2 1 2 6 6 1 10

Hannibal_Golux looks over all the files here. Memorizing each one.

<Marvin_Black> (Marv followed Hanni and Asmo of course, if the both moved on. It just seemed they have been working on something and not moved.)

<DAN_Primus> (Please tell me you did not just hurt yourself.)

<Asm0dai> (I didn't. I even healed one level :))

<ST> (Hanni: It's quite some stuff about the Techie operations in the Netherlands.

<Asm0dai> (I'm down two levels now, Stayka.)

<ST> (Asmo: Well, if you get back, you can ask MC ^_^)

<Hannibal_Golux> (I'm just remembering it all in case it's useful, and then I'll let Marv loose on it.)

Marvin_Black looks around.

<Marvin_Black> Could you please hurry? You see what can happen. I was right all the way.

<Asm0dai> (Ummm, this is icon damage. I can heal it with Comp+Int -- look at DW 2.0.)

<ST> (Asmo: You are right of course *sighs*)

<Asm0dai> (me loves the web :))

<Hannibal_Golux> (ST: Let me know when I've finished scanning the files.)

<ST> (Hanni: Well, you have some neat data now to play havoc with NWO proceedings in the Netherlands area.)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Sweet)

<ST> (Hanni: Well, it'll probably take 10 min or soaltogether.)

Asm0dai looks at the stuff that the warrior was guarding.

<Hannibal_Golux> Marv: Set a suicide virus or something for this library to go off in about 10 minutes.

<ST> (Asmo: Data on NWO proceedings in the Netherlands.)

<Asm0dai> (Wait a sec I scanned the WHOLE structure, not his measly account.)

<Hannibal_Golux> Asmo: I'm recording this info. Go see if you can get into the mainframe.

<Asm0dai> (looks up)

<ST> (Well, the Mainframe is heavily secured, of course. expect 15 sux at diff 9 for that.)

<Hannibal_Golux> I'll hack that in a mo... just let me finish reading these files.

<Asm0dai> (I should have easier time since used the last action to get to the goddamn listings.)

<ST> (Asmo: The Construct's computers are separately safeguarded.)

<Marvin_Black> Tell me if I am needed. But I do not think so. Why are we here anyway?

Asm0dai uses entropy 2 to get some extra successes.)

<ST> (Asmo: You want the *mainframe*?)

<Asm0dai> !dice 4

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 6 10 9 9

<ST> (Ok... Entropy's a bitch)

<Hannibal_Golux> Marv: Set a suicide virus or something for this library to go off in about 5 minutes.

<Marvin_Black> I could set one off that blasts the place when we leave the room....

<Asm0dai> (There is a god... diff is at -4 :))

<ST> (Asmo: Hehe. Diff is at -3, btw. Max modifiers are always +/-3)

<Asm0dai> (Only to magic effects, not to actions AFAIK.)

<ST> (Asmo: Nope, in general.)

<Hannibal_Golux> Marv: Sounds good to me

<DAN_Primus> (So diff is 5, then. big whoop, piece of cakewalk.)

ST nods.

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 10 9 3 7 9 1 4 1

<Asm0dai> (2)

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 3 3 1 6 4 7 1 5

<Asm0dai> (3)

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 3 4 7 9 2 4 3 4

<Asm0dai> (5)

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 2 4 6 9 7 1 6 3

<Asm0dai> (8)

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 7 5 10 7 7 7 9 4

<Asm0dai> (14)

<Asm0dai> (heheh :))

<Asm0dai> !dice 8

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 4 2 5 4 5 5 7 7

<DAN_Primus> (No, 15.)

ST sighs.

<Asm0dai> (18 total)

<Hannibal_Golux> (ST: Am I done reading?)

<ST> (Hanni: Yup)

<Hannibal_Golux> Marv: Blow this place!

<ST> (Asmo: Ok. You are in the Mainframe of the Construct.)

Asm0dai says: Open Says ME!

Hannibal_Golux leaves the room and goes to join Asmo in the mainframe

Asm0dai enters the mainframe, putting up forces shielding (Forces 2).

<Asm0dai> !dice 4

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 9 1 4 4

<ST> (Asmo: You got the personnel files of their Enlightened and unenlightened personnel, addresses etc.)

Asm0dai grabs them.

<ST> (Asmo: Of that Construct, of course.)

Asm0dai searches for the data on the factory we found in the DW.

Marvin_Black leaves a Virus behind that should blast off when he leaves.

<Marvin_Black> (Forces, Entropy, Mind?)

Asm0dai searches for more data on the SPD.

<Marvin_Black> (Or Comp + Int, then Mind to time it?)

<ST> (Asmo: You don't get much on the Syndicate there. It's an NWO Construct.)

<DAN_Primus> (Whichever gives you a bigger die pool, Marv.)

<ST> (Dan: Hehe. Yup.)

<Hannibal_Golux> Anything else need the application of a hacksaw?

<Asm0dai> (But there are the files Grey mentioned, no?)

<ST> (Asmo: Yup. Actually those were among the ones Hanni pilfered already. You got quite some extras.)

<Marvin_Black> (Doesn't matter... I'd need Arete anyway.. So I try it with Entropy / Forces / Mind. Diff?)

<ST> (Asmo: You got the Watcher data on the agents of the Construct and stuff.)

<Marvin_Black> (Entropy 2 or 3?)

<ST> (Marv: Well, I go for 15 sux there, too. Entropy 3, Coinc in the DW.)

Asm0dai takes the files and doesn't let anyone else see them. Then he closes the mainframe and starts to leave.

<Hannibal_Golux> Um... Asmo, I'm in there with you looking at the files. I did state that earlier.

<ST> (Asmo: Do you look up some of them?)

Asm0dai grabs Hannibal and takes him out, before he closes the mainframe.

<Hannibal_Golux> Whoa! Why you grabbin' me?

<Asm0dai> We have to get out. NOW, Hannibal, no time to argue. We are gonna all get derezzed if we don't plant this thing fast and GET OUT!

<Hannibal_Golux> Do we have the files?

<Asm0dai> Yes, we have them.

<Marvin_Black> > r 4 d6 +d

suxbot --> Marvin_Black rolled 4 dice, diff. 6, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (2,7,6,3) SUCCESS : 2 sux., 0 tens, 0 botches.

<ST> (Marcello: Fast reinstall...)

<Marvin_Black> > r 4 d6 +d

suxbot --> Marvin_Black rolled 4 dice, diff. 6, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (9,8,2,7) SUCCESS : 3 sux., 0 tens, 0 botches.

<Marvin_Black> > r 4 d6 +d

suxbot --> Marvin_Black rolled 4 dice, diff. 6, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (2,4,3,9) SUCCESS : 1 sux., 0 tens, 0 botches.

<Marvin_Black> > r 4 d6 +d

suxbot --> Marvin_Black rolled 4 dice, diff. 6, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (6,1,2,8) SUCCESS : 1 sux., 0 tens, 1 botches.

<DAN_Primus> (He's at 7 now.)

<Marvin_Black> > r 4 d6 +d

suxbot --> Marvin_Black rolled 4 dice, diff. 6, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (2,9,8,2) SUCCESS : 2 sux., 0 tens, 0 botches.

<Marvin_Black> > r 4 d6 +d

suxbot --> Marvin_Black rolled 4 dice, diff. 6, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (4,3,5,8) SUCCESS : 1 sux., 0 tens, 0 botches.

<Marvin_Black> > r 4 d6 +d

suxbot --> Marvin_Black rolled 4 dice, diff. 6, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (8,8,8,8) SUCCESS : 4 sux., 0 tens, 0 botches.

<Marvin_Black> > r 4 d6 +d

suxbot --> Marvin_Black rolled 4 dice, diff. 6, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (7,8,10,2) SUCCESS : 4 sux., 1 tens, 0 botches.

<Marvin_Black> (18 Sux now....)

<Asm0dai> We have to close the mainframe before someone detects unauthorized users. MOVE!

<ST> Marv: You should do the "Get the hell out of there" maneuver now, too.)

<Marvin_Black> (It sets off with me leaving *g*)

Asm0dai pulls Hannibal out and closes the mainframe access.

<Asm0dai> Marv, you done?

<Hannibal_Golux> No need to pull. I'm already moving. Just waiting for Marvin.

Asm0dai checks the time before the bomb blows.

Marvin_Black nods. An electric dark and eerie shrine is set up and wired to the room

<ST> (Heh.)

<Marvin_Black> Yup. It will set off when I leave.

Asm0dai grins.

<Asm0dai> Wait I have to take this for posterior generations.

ST better runs for cover, too ^_^

Asm0dai takes a HQ TIF of Marv's shrine. Then he is ready to go.

Hannibal_Golux is good to go.

Marvin_Black *wants* to leave.

Asm0dai pulls out a cigar from his pocket and hands one to Hannibal and Marv.

<Asm0dai> ... when the fat lady sings...

<Marvin_Black> Let's go. I have to leave last.

<Hannibal_Golux> Ok, Marv. Asmo, let's get outta here.

Hannibal_Golux runs... away.

Marvin_Black takes the cigar.

<Marvin_Black> I hope they will now know what decay means.

Marvin_Black leaves *after* Hanni and Asmo.

Asm0dai flies away.

<ST> After Marvin disappears... the Construct's mainframe is utterly doomed.

Hannibal_Golux forms into a bolt of lightning and zips away.

<Asm0dai> Marv... How large is it gonna blow? I wanna see it... from a safe distance :)

Marvin_Black flies away as a lightning fast bat.

<Marvin_Black> Should be a nice and large case of Sudden Death...

<ST> (Marv, you may describe. It's your effect ^_^)

Asm0dai sits down to watch. He creates himself a Tequila Sunrise as he sees the explosion.

Hannibal_Golux puts on a pair of sunglasses over his sunglasses.

<DAN_Primus> (LOL)

ST sits on a nice hill in the vicinity and overlooks the area, too.

<Marvin_Black> (You see a black flame rise up from the place where the altar should be located. It bursts out and forms a skull which hovers over the mainframe as all below starts to "rust" and crumbles away into oblivion.)

<Marvin_Black> (Is that OK?)

<ST> (Sure) :-)

DAN_Primus liked it.

<ST> (So, now where are you going? Wanna meet the others on the Zeppelin deck as mentioned before?)

Marvin_Black reforms to his former self.

<Marvin_Black> This will happen to all of the world. I know it... We all will die this way.

Asm0dai shakes his head.

<Hannibal_Golux> Sweet.

<Asm0dai> I will join you at a later time. You head there, I have something to do first.

<Marvin_Black> Head where?

<Hannibal_Golux> Marv: That was impressivly morbid.

<Marvin_Black> Thanks. At least someone likes my taste.

<Asm0dai> Zeppelin deck, Spy's Demise.

<Hannibal_Golux> Asmo: The files. Let me look at them!

<Asm0dai> Not now, Hannibal.

<MC_Farstrider> (We're on Acy's ship, I think?)

<ST> (MC: You, Fran, AC, Grey, Keagan, and Moira are IRL on the Meteor.)

Asm0dai logs off and starts going over the files in the comfort of hid office and discussing them with Deadalus

<Asm0dai> (You go on without me :) I'll join in later at the party in the Demise.)

<Hannibal_Golux> Now... Marv, you and me gotta talk about Asmo some time.

<Marvin_Black> Perhaps now I can live my own horrible life again? Or is there more you want to draw me into?

MC_Farstrider attempts to explain the Otherworlds to Agent Grey and AC.

<Hannibal_Golux> (ST: I'm contemplating nasty ways to kill Asmodai.)

<DAN_Primus> (Don't forget, Han, you found a lot of files yourself.)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Dan: Yes, but not the ones we were after. Asmo hid *them* from me.)

<ST> (Hanni: What do you make of that intercepted transmission of one Dan Primus towards A.C.?)

<Hannibal_Golux> (ST: I haven't forgotten about that...)

Hannibal_Golux is going to contact the Meteor.

<Asm0dai> (Hannibal, you have those we wanted. They were in the Netherlands account.)

<ST> (Hanni: As a matter of fact, I mentioned you got those first. They were in the part that Grey gave you the access codes for.)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Asmo: They were not the ones we wanted, I don't think.)

<Hannibal_Golux> (OK. My mistake.)

<DAN_Primus> (Oh yeah, I remember -- he memorized them. He also got a file Asmo /doesn't/ have, which is the letter to A.C.)

<ST> (Hanni: There were deploy messages for Agents to go to certain sectors in the DW. They can be traced back to Grey's supervisor.)

Asm0dai seats himself in the comfy chair, looking over the Netherlands files, and storing the database into a 7 encryption pattern.

<ST> (Asmo: You got also the whole personnel data of the Construct.)

<Asm0dai> (I wanna see the Netherlands files first.)

MC_Farstrider explains: Every inhabited world has a spiritual reflection...

<Hannibal_Golux> Newton. Come in.

<ST> (Hanni's face appears on the viewscreen of the Meteor.)

<Hannibal_Golux> This is Hannibal to the Meteor. Come in, Newton.

<MC_Farstrider> When we were walking in the Umbra (that was the Earth's penumbra, or spiritual reflection).

<AC_Newton> Oh, Hannibal? -- Ahm, sorry, MC... -- Hanni, have you been succeesful?

<Hannibal_Golux> Project me there, please.

<Teora> Okay.

<MC_Farstrider> ...traveling out past the Penumbra is the Near Umbra or Spirit Realm...

Marvin_Black sighs and looks at the ruins of the mainframe.

Hannibal_Golux appears in the Meteor.

Teora smiles at Hannibal, as he stands in the command center of the Meteor.

<Hannibal_Golux> Newton. We need to talk. In private, preferably.

AC_Newton blinks.

<Francois_Dupres> I suppose all went as planned, Mr.Golux?

<MC_Farstrider> I thought I could show you some of it.

<AC_Newton> Well... Yes?

Hannibal_Golux takes AC_Newton to one side.

AC_Newton looks around.

<AC_Newton> We can go to the ship's mess.

MC_Farstrider continues talking to Agent Grey.

AgentGrey listens to MC, but doesn't appear really convinced.

<Hannibal_Golux> OK. Lead the way. I hope the holoprojectors are working there.

Marvin_Black looks around and sends a Forces enhanced sigh to the Meteor.

<Marvin_Black> > r 4 d5 +d

suxbot --> Marvin_Black rolled 4 dice, diff. 5, threshhold 0:

suxbot --> (4,5,8,4) SUCCESS : 2 sux., 0 tens, 0 botches.

<AC_Newton> Of course they do.

Asm0dai takes a snooze in his chair and tells Deadalus to sort them.

AC_Newton leads Hanni to the mess, where she orders a hot chocolate.

Hannibal_Golux notices Grey's presence on the ship.

AgentGrey doesn't appear hostile at the moment, though.

<Hannibal_Golux> Newton. I came across something, um, interesting when we were in the mainframe.

<AC_Newton> Yes?

<Hannibal_Golux> But firstly... What the hell is Grey doing here?

AC_Newton blushes furiously red.

<AC_Newton> Well... I guess I kind of told Teora to beam him on board.

<Hannibal_Golux> Newton, have you gone completely insane? Have you lost your senses bringing him on board? Why? In Heaven's name, WHY?

AC_Newton steps back a step from Hannibal.

<AC_Newton> I think he isn't that bad a person. Maybe we can convince him that he is wrong after all.

<Hannibal_Golux> Not a... Newton, you know what we were saying about your trust issues?

Hannibal_Golux puts his head in his hands, exasperated.

AC_Newton looks pretty much chastised, but also somewhat defiant.

Marvin_Black asks Teora to project him into the Meteor, too.

AgentGrey puts on a slightly wry smile.

Teora smiles warmly at Marvin.

<Teora> No problem.

<Hannibal_Golux> Not only does he know that we have double-crossed him, but he's the enemy! We've only formed a temporary alliance with him. We do *not* show him all our secrets. We do *not* kiss and tell!

<ST> (Marvin: You are standing in the command center of the Meteor, too.)

<Francois_Dupres> Hi, Mr.Black, how did it go?

<AC_Newton> But... He *did* give us those access codes, didn't he?

Marvin_Black looks around and sighs. He eyes Agent Grey suspiciously, then he looks at the others.

<Marvin_Black> It went as well as something can in this miserable world.

<Hannibal_Golux> Yes, but only because it benefits *him*.

Moira tries to hug Marvin.

<Moira> *sighs*

<Francois_Dupres> Where's Asmodai?

Marvin_Black is just a pure projection. He looks at Moira.

<Marvin_Black> Ah... You get my point of view at last?

<Hannibal_Golux> Frankly, I have to start wondering where your loyalties are, Newton. For instance, I intercepted an email from that very Construct addressed to you!

AC_Newton looks stubbornly at Hannibal.

<AC_Newton> But now he *is* here. And I think we *can* make him see the light...

<Hannibal_Golux> How? Are we going to brainwash him like he tried to brainwash his captive? Don't forget that!

<Asm0dai> (Fuck his ass off... it works for the Ecstatics... it might for Etherites ;))

<ST> (Asmo: Shame on you!)

<DAN_Primus> (You have a sick, sick mind, Asmo.)

<Asm0dai> (Why, thank you... I consider that a good thing :))

<ST> (Hanni: The email wasn't from that Construct. It was actually from *cough* Autocthonia...)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Oh... ok)

<ST> (Hanni: That Construct had the mail intercepted)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Well, amend my above statement to reflect that.)

<Moira> Umm...

Moira looks for AC.

AC_Newton blushes.

<AC_Newton> Oh... Where did they get *this* from???

Marvin_Black sighs another time.

<Marvin_Black> Can we all now go back to our miserable lives?

MC_Farstrider remebers she said something about cocoa.

<ST> (Moira: AC is in the kitchen/mess of the ship.)

<Hannibal_Golux> AC: Something you would mind explaining to me?

<Francois_Dupres> (ST: Do we hear what is going on the mess?)

<ST> (Nope, sorry.)

Moira goes to look for her.

MC_Farstrider asks Teora, where is Acy?

<MC_Farstrider> I've arranged a party of sorts at my house -- we (collectively) could travel there and see a lot of the Umbra in travel. What the VE's call "space" is really a place of wonder with many realms and many places.

<Francois_Dupres> She went to the rear of the ship, Miss Farstrider.

MC_Farstrider goes looking for AC.

<Teora> MC, AC wanted to discuss something with Hannibal in private.

<AC_Newton> Hanni: Well, I got some messages by a poor person who wants to defect from the Techies -- and he contacted the MoonLab, as it was best within range.

MC_Farstrider asks Teora can we (AC and MC) talk by ummm communicator (thinking Star Trek).

Marvin_Black looks around and sighs once again.

<Marvin_Black> What tortures and what kind of pain may still lie before us?

<Teora> Well, I can open a comlink.

<MC_Farstrider> That would work.

<Hannibal_Golux> Newton, we're going to be crawling with so many of *Them* before long that we won't know who's to be trusted and who's not.

<AC_Newton> But I got messages from Dan for quite a while now. And he sounded very sincere and in need.

<ST> (MC, you can talk)

<AC_Newton> I cannot allow a person in need to be chased down when I am able to lend help!

<Hannibal_Golux> So that means you automatically think that Grey, who has expressed nothing but interest in advancing through his own ranks, might also be interested in defecting?

Francois_Dupres stays just in a corner, waiting to get all the information.

<MC_Farstrider> AC: do you have any immeadiate plans (like we have to go somewhere right a way)? I've made arrangements for a party of sorts back at my house and would like to invite you all to come.

<AC_Newton> Hanni: Well... But...

AC_Newton appears to be very distraught.

<AC_Newton> Huh? MC?

<ST> (Hanni you can hear MC, too)

<AC_Newton> A party at your house? Sounds cool.

<MC_Farstrider> Yes -- I sent a messenger spirit to the "staff".

<Hannibal_Golux> MC, can this wait? We're busy.

<MC_Farstrider> That's fine. -- What's up?

<Hannibal_Golux> We're busy.

<AC_Newton> MC, I think Asmodai wanted to meet us in the Spy's Demise, but we could all go and visit you afterwards.

<MC_Farstrider> I'm wary of that place.

<AC_Newton> Well, just in the Zeppelin Deck, that's a normally accessible place there.

MC_Farstrider has only been in the main room there (and the "cave").

AC_Newton looks at Hanni again.

<Hannibal_Golux> Newton, this Dan Primus -- he might be sincere, but we *cannot* trust Agent Grey. Do you understand?

AC_Newton makes a face and looks down. But it seems that she doesn't really want to give in anyway.

Hannibal_Golux speaks quietly so MC cannot hear if she is still listening.

<Hannibal_Golux> AC, do you understand?

<AC_Newton> (stubbornly) Well, but now he is here.

<Asm0dai> (It is fascinating how similar Hannibal and Asmodai are. Asmodai was a bit more polite and supportive, though :))

<ST> (*g*)

<Hannibal_Golux> Now, I'll help you access this Dan Primus, but Agent Grey cannot be trusted. We must get rid of him as soon as possible. He will simply betray you, betray us all in the end.

AC_Newton looks at Hannibal with tear-filled eyes.

Hannibal_Golux leans closer to Newton and says in a very determined voice: "He *cannot* be trusted under any circumstances. *Ever*"

<AC_Newton> Well...

<Hannibal_Golux> Ever!

AC_Newton bites her lower lip.

<Hannibal_Golux> Well, what?

Hannibal_Golux eyes Newton suspiciously.

<AC_Newton> I will get him back into the DW then.

Asm0dai wakes up from sleep and looks up how Deadalus is going. He rings up the Meteor and appears in midair next to Acey's face.

Teora projects Asmo there.

<Asm0dai> Hi, kid. Who you talkin' 'bout?

Asm0dai smiles widely...

<Hannibal_Golux> We might want to consider wiping his memory also. At least of his time on the Meteor.

<Asm0dai> Whose memory?

AC_Newton looks at Asmo, but she appears very heartbroken.

<Asm0dai> Why the sad face?

<Hannibal_Golux> Grey's memory.

<Asm0dai> Oh. Umm, Hannibal, I'd rethink that if I were you, at least for now.

<Hannibal_Golux> Asmo: I wish you wouldn't interrupt. We're busy. Wait for us outside, please. You're interrupting a private conversation.

Asm0dai is on a viewscreen next to Acey's face.

Hannibal_Golux turns off the screen, in that case.

<Asm0dai> (The screen is not real. It is virtual, suspended in air.)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Then I'll hack the damned thing.)

<Asm0dai> So, Acey, do YOU want me to leave... and does this have anything to do with our talk a few hours ago?

<AC_Newton> Asmo: What...?

<Francois_Dupres> (They aren't in the DW, Asmo, you can't put an icon like this)

<Asm0dai> (I can... Teora put me through the ship's projectors.)

<ST> (Fran: Yup. Teora did it ^_^)

AC_Newton sounds very saddened.

<Hannibal_Golux> AC, anyway, I hope we understand each other.

Hannibal_Golux leaves.

<Asm0dai> What is it, kid?

MC_Farstrider looks for AC.

<Asm0dai> You look like someone worked you over with a 2 by four.

<AC_Newton> Well, Hanni wants me to throw out Agent Grey -- and he wants to wipe his memory. But aren't we as bad as *them* then, too?

Marvin_Black looks depressed as ever.

<Asm0dai> We won't let him. At least till Grey is proven guilty of anything. I found some interesting stuff.

<AC_Newton> What?

<Asm0dai> He is considered to be a bit strange for a Techie.

<AC_Newton> Hm?

AC_Newton frowns. Strange?

<Asm0dai> He has a flair for a bit different stuff.

<Francois_Dupres> Mr.Golux, you look positively upset. What's going on?

Hannibal_Golux gives Grey a suspicious look.

<Hannibal_Golux> Not upset, Francois. Just concerned.

AgentGrey looks as neutral as possible.

<Francois_Dupres> Han: So what did you get from that Construct?

<Hannibal_Golux> Well, it seems that Grey's supervisor is, indeed, worthy of our suspicion.

<Francois_Dupres> Han: He's a fallen?

Marvin_Black sits his projection in some corner of the central and feels ignored and left alone.

<Hannibal_Golux> Fran: Whatever she is, she's certainly behind the deployment of the Agents to find the bracelets.

AgentGrey listens to Hannibal's explanations.

<Asm0dai> Yes, their measurements of his "Genius" show that it has predilections for "superstitionalism".

<AC_Newton> Huh? I fail to understand.

<Asm0dai> Meaning, that if we do it smartly... we can turn him.

<AC_Newton> You mean?

AC_Newton's face lights up.

<Asm0dai> Yep. We just need to watch out for two things. The first is Hannibal. He doesn't trust him.

<AC_Newton> Very obviously so.

<Asm0dai> The second is that I don't trust Grey. At least till I am 100% sure he is not planning to betray us.

AC_Newton clasps the mug with the hot chocolate in her hands and looks very upset.

<Asm0dai> I'm gonna keep an eye on him, but I'd recommend going through with your plans for him.

Asm0dai smiles encouragingly

<Asm0dai> That may put him on the right track.

<AC_Newton> Well... I think he can't be *that* bad. He worked together with us. And he even let himself be caught.

AC_Newton smiles weakly back to Asmodai. Of course, Grey didn't really have a choice about being beamed aboard, but that was another matter.

Asm0dai grins...

MC_Farstrider walks in looking for AC.

<Asm0dai> We will talk about why he let it later...

MC_Farstrider watches.

<Asm0dai> Listen, hold on and don't listen to Hannibal. Make your own choices.

<AC_Newton> I do!

AC_Newton looks suddenly very determined and stubborn.

<Asm0dai> Noone can make you choose what you don't want to do...

Asm0dai smiles.

<Asm0dai> ...not even me.

<Hannibal_Golux> (OOC: *slaps his head in his hands*)

AC_Newton smiles.

<Asm0dai> Just don't do anything stupid.

<AC_Newton> Well... You did try...

<ST> (Hanni: LOL)

<Asm0dai> No, I can push you in the right direction, but it is your choice.

Asm0dai smiles...

<Asm0dai> So, you gonna head over to the Zeppelin Deck now? We can do a debriefing there.

<AC_Newton> Ok, after I drank my cocoa. :-)

<ST> (Re Marcello... You are still in the Meteor's command center, BTW)

Hannibal_Golux looks at Marcello.

<Hannibal_Golux> Marc: So you must be the Thig we rescued.

<Marcello_Keagan> Yes, I am the one you...rescued.

<Hannibal_Golux> Pleased to meet you. I'm Hannibal Golux. I'd shake your hand if I were not incorporeal as it were.

Marvin_Black feels alone and unimportant, sitting in the command central. He sighs loud.

<Hannibal_Golux> Do you know the others?

<MC_Farstrider> AC!

<AC_Newton> MC?

AC_Newton looks to the Speaker of Dreams.

MC_Farstrider walks aover and gives AC a hug just because.

<AC_Newton> Asmo, and what about Agent Grey?

<Asm0dai> So, do you wanna talk about something, Acey, or do you feel okay as is?

<AC_Newton> Well...

AC_Newton sighs.

<AC_Newton> I think I like him...a lot...

AC_Newton blushes very much.

<Asm0dai> Hehe, then you should see if he likes you... no?

:)

<AC_Newton> Well... Do you think one of *them* might do that, like one of us?

AC_Newton looks wistfully in her cocoa mug. Then she looks at MC.

<AC_Newton> Do you want a cocoa, too?

<MC_Farstrider> Sure, that's thoughtful.

<Asm0dai> Umm, we'll continue later... Okay, Acey?

AC_Newton fetches a mug for MC, too.

<AC_Newton> Here you are.

<MC_Farstrider> Thank you.

<Asm0dai> When can I expect you at the deck?

AC_Newton seems to be very preoccupied.

Marvin_Black asks himself if anyone would even notice he's not around with them...

<Francois_Dupres> (Marv: We don't care about you, so nya! ^^)

<Hannibal_Golux> Marvin: If you keep insisting that no one sees you, no one will see you.

Marvin_Black sighs.

<Marcello_Keagan> Well I have heard some names dropped before. I've met with Captain Newton there, Miss Farstrider, Mr.Dupres, and from bits of conversation I've picked up the names of the others too. Marvin, the gloomy depressed looking guy, and Asmodai was the guy that requested a personal talk with Captain Newton.

<Hannibal_Golux> You catch on quick.

Hannibal_Golux smiles.

<Asm0dai> ACEY!

<AC_Newton> Well... Soon. But -- what shall I do with Agent Grey now?

<Asm0dai> Get him into the Web as well.

<AC_Newton> I mean, he is here on board. Physically even...

<MC_Farstrider> I like the ship -- interesting, although technology is a bit complicated for me.

<Asm0dai> I can keep an eye on his thoughts. If he considers treachery I'll know.

AC_Newton looks at Asmo.

<AC_Newton> Hm...

<MC_Farstrider> I understand Spirits better

<AC_Newton> Well, it is HyperTech.

<Asm0dai> I know he is on board. I was here earlier.

<AC_Newton> I could put him into a room and tell Teora to keep him in there.

<Asm0dai> I even had a talk with him... :) Interesting fella...

<AC_Newton> You think so, too?

AC_Newton's face lights up.

Asm0dai thinks of the nice threats he told Grey... Oh he'll suffer if he betrays us, alright. Asm0dai looks smug.

<Asm0dai> So I'll wait for you there.

<AC_Newton> Okay. We will get there ASAP.

<Asm0dai> I'll grab some Z's till then. Cya, girl.

<AC_Newton> On the Zeppelin Deck!

Asm0dai dissapears.

AC_Newton sighs.

MC_Farstrider ponders... According to TV, hyperspace is between space, hypertech is?

<AC_Newton> Hm... HyperTech is in relation to normal Tech what Hyperspace is in relation to normal space.

<MC_Farstrider> (Are we alone here, then?)

<ST> (Yup)

<Hannibal_Golux> Marc: How long has our... guest here had you locked up?

Hannibal_Golux nods towards Grey.

Marvin_Black aks himself if he could leave safely now without being noticed missing.

<Francois_Dupres> Han: Do we have a clue on who let those bracelets on the DW?

<Marcello_Keagan> Hanni: For quite some time, I was the Technocracy's ...guest.

<Hannibal_Golux> (ST: Any clues in the files I found as to who left the origin of the bracelets?)

<ST> (Hanni: Well, the Supervisor seems to have access to them directly, and he deploys them. But she obviously didn't keep *that* info accessible online.)

<Hannibal_Golux> Marc: Hmm. if you don't mind, we might want to make sure he hasn't ... left anything in your head.

<Marcello_Keagan> He didn't. I'm pretty sure about that.

<Hannibal_Golux> (ST: Um... so do I know this... or not?)

Marvin_Black sighs another time... talks to himself.

<Marvin_Black> So what the hell should we do now?

<ST> (Hanni: You got that info about the Supervisor and you can add 1+1.)

<Hannibal_Golux> (OK)

<MC_Farstrider> You know how we feel about Asmo. It would be helpful to have a place to leave the body safely.

AC_Newton nods to MC.

<Asm0dai> (And Acey still thinks I am evil. Tsk tsk tsk...)

<MC_Farstrider> I don't trust going to the Demise with him there anymore, so I've worked out a way to spirit travel.

<Asm0dai> (Oh, and the fact that Farstrider would have been hurt badly or killed has nothing to do with it.)

<AC_Newton> MC, we will go to the Zeppelin Deck. That's public. I saw pictures from there -- they were cool!

<Teora> I just got an incoming transmission...

MC_Farstrider walks to her room.

<MC_Farstrider> AC, I will see you there.

<AC_Newton> Till then.

Asm0dai waits in the Zeppelin deck. He has taken a booth in the deck and hopes that Acey will like the interior of the Zeppelin deck, after all that ranting about his little haven.

AC_Newton runs to the command center. Teora told her she should expect someone there.

<Hannibal_Golux> Fran: Well, my assumption is that the Supervisor is deploying them, whether she is the creator is another matter.

<Francois_Dupres> Hum. That will be problematic, to get sn answer from the Supervisor, I fear.

<Teora> A projection of a young man appears in the middle of the command center.

Marvin_Black looks up to the projection.

Francois_Dupres turns to see the projection.

<MC_Farstrider> !dice 5

<agww-dice> MC_Farstrider rolls the dice and gets the following results: 7 9 9 10 10

Hannibal_Golux looks to see if he recognises the projection.

MC_Farstrider arrives at the bar, and gets directions to the Zeppelin Deck.

<ST> (Hanni: There was an image attached to the file that you got about "Dan Primus".)

<Hannibal_Golux> So you must be Dan.

Marvin_Black gets up and looks at the others, then back to the projection.

DAN_Primus appears to be a young man, with short, wavy black hair. He isn't tall, and wouldn't stand out in a crowd, but you can sense an ...oddness about the way he moves.

<ST> (Asmo: You see MC coming to the Zeppelin Deck.)

<MC_Farstrider> !dice 8

<agww-dice> MC_Farstrider rolls the dice and gets the following results: 4 6 8 6 10 8 10 10

<Asm0dai> (Acey, you describe the Deck... :)

<MC_Farstrider> !dice 4

<agww-dice> MC_Farstrider rolls the dice and gets the following results: 8 2 5 6

<Hannibal_Golux> How did you project on board here?

<ST> (Teora opened the connection.)

<Marvin_Black> I have a baaaaad feeling about this.

<DAN_Primus> I was contacted by the ship and told to do so, in regards to my being aided by the Traditions.

Hannibal_Golux raises an eyebrow.

AgentGrey sees the projection, raises an eyebrow and decides to keep as much in the background as possible.

<DAN_Primus> And yes, I am DAN. Is the Virtual Adept AC Newton on this ship?

<Hannibal_Golux> You'll forgive me if I am not immediately trusting you. It pays to be cautious.

<MC_Farstrider> !dice 4]

AC_Newton steps in front.

<AC_Newton> Er, I'm a Son of Ether...

Hannibal_Golux looks sharply at AC Newton and raises an eyebrow.

AC_Newton looks at Hanni.

<AC_Newton> Hey, I never claimed to be a Virtualite!

Francois_Dupres mutters "What, Newton a Virtual Adept?"

AC_Newton is a Son of Ether and proud of it!

<DAN_Primus> It seems the Union has incorrect data on you, then, Miss Newton. Their files indicated you were a VA.

AC_Newton is for once speechless.

<DAN_Primus> I apologize for the confusion.

<MC_Farstrider> (Where is everyone?)

<ST> (MC: Currently Asmo at Zeppelin Deck and the rest still in the command center of the ship.)

<AC_Newton> Err, they have ...

<Hannibal_Golux> (Wonders: Shouldn't that be "Daughter of Ether"... or is AC not telling us something?)

<Asm0dai> (ROTFL!)

<Francois_Dupres> Who the hell are you?

<ST> (Hanni, AC isn't adamant about being a "Daughter". *g* -- That's my char Valerie LaPlace.)

Marvin_Black cancels the projection to the Meteor. It's getting way to noisy up there, and so he heads for the Zeppelin Deck, too.

<DAN_Primus> Yes. When I had decided to leave the Union, I went through their RD files in search of a Traditonalist in range, that I could contact about assistance.

Hannibal_Golux raises an eyebrow at Newton.

<Hannibal_Golux> "Son", huh? You disguise it well, boy.

Francois_Dupres raises a eyebrow and chokes on Hannibal remark.

MC_Farstrider wakes and walks to the control room.

<AC_Newton> Well, it's my Tradition... Just as the Akashics have Brothers everywhere and no Sisters...

Marvin_Black enters the Zeppelin Deck and sighs.

<ST> (Ok. Asmo, Marv enters the Zeppelin Deck now.)

Asm0dai waves.

<Asm0dai> (Stayka, please describe this Etherites' Wet dream

:))

<Asm0dai> Hi, o Depressive one... We ain't dead.

Asm0dai is smiling widely and next to him is that cute perky Goth chick with the Ankh. She waves to Marv.

Marvin_Black heads for Asmo and her.

<Marvin_Black> Not yet. We just turned our faces to a longer life of pain and torture with hideous tasks before us. So wait and see.

<Deadalus> Hi Marv :)

<Marvin_Black> Hi Deadalus, fellow sister in pain.

<Deadalus> Sit next to me, Marv.

<ST> (Asmo, I'll describe the Deck when I finally got the rest of the troupe there.)

Asm0dai looks at Deadalus questioningly.

ST tries hard ^_^

Marvin_Black looks at Deadalus

<Marvin_Black> So here we are. What now?

<Deadalus> So Marv, how was it inside that big computer?

<Marvin_Black> Depressing... Boring... And a few minutes closer to Death now.

<Deadalus> (Okay, let's wait till the scene turns back here. Let them play.)

<DAN_Primus> There were other options available to me, of course, but they were all mystics. I had hoped a Technology oriented member would be more likely to help me.

<Hannibal_Golux> Well, you've found some. Now you need to gain our trust.

MC_Farstrider enters the control room.

<DAN_Primus> Of course, sir.

Hannibal_Golux steps closer to the Dan.

<DAN_Primus> I had thought this obvious from the beginning.

<Hannibal_Golux> And... who exactly are you?

<MC_Farstrider> Oh, someone new.

<DAN_Primus> That is, of course, why I have been providing information useful to Miss Newton since our initial contact.

AC_Newton walks around Dan and examines him closely. He looked far smaller than she would have thought. But maybe it was the projection, too.

<DAN_Primus> (Under intense examination, Dan appears to be fully human -- just wrong somehow. You can't tell exactly why, it's just a gut reaction that something isn't right.)

A slightly malicious grin traces across Hannibal's face.

Francois_Dupres mutters something about endless troubles and people being trouble magnets.

<MC_Farstrider> !dice 5

<agww-dice> MC_Farstrider rolls the dice and gets the following results: 10 7 1 2 7

<Hannibal_Golux> (quietly) I'm sure we can... help adjust your programming.

<DAN_Primus> I am sorry, sir, but I do not understand your reference to programming.

<Hannibal_Golux> Of course not.

Hannibal_Golux turns his back on Dan and walks back over to Francois.

<AC_Newton> Well, I guess I should welcome you on board for the time being, Dan.

AC_Newton smiles at him.

<AC_Newton> You should know me from the data files -- I'm A.C.Newton.

<MC_Farstrider> AC, who is this -- umm -- person?

<Hannibal_Golux> Fran: We may not be able to ask the Supervisor, per se, but we can certainly seek to find out. We just need to think of a way.

AC_Newton looks to MC and the rest.

<AC_Newton> Well, this is Dan Primus. He looks for shelter from the Technocrats.

<Asm0dai> (Asmodai would feel very pitiful if he knew that Acey was doing this and didn't invite him.)

<ST> (Asmo: Err... Well, happenstances and so)

<Hannibal_Golux> (under his breath) So does everyone it seems.)

<DAN_Primus> In case you are unaware, I am not currently on board. I am in reality located in an underground railway on Autocthonia, in the nation of Arien.

AC_Newton thinks that Dan appeared just at a very unpractical moment. Asmodai was waiting in the DW.

<MC_Farstrider> Do you vouch for him? He reads like a Kindred.

<Hannibal_Golux> MC: A what?

<DAN_Primus> I assure you, I am not a Vampire, milady.

<Hannibal_Golux> Gee, well that sucks.

<AC_Newton> MC, well, he wrote me several mails, with quite some interesting information.

<Hannibal_Golux> Or rather it doesn't.

<Asm0dai> (It is so hard to call someone who has Correspondance 4. He cannot get around.)

<AC_Newton> MC: Very technical stuff, though...

<AC_Newton> A Vampire????

<MC_Farstrider> Yes -- Kindred is what they call themselves.

AC_Newton looks from Dan to MC and back.

<AC_Newton> Naw. I wouldn't want any vampires on my ship!

<Francois_Dupres> Miss Newton, do you wear a icon with "call me if you want to desert"?

<Hannibal_Golux> MC: Next you'll be telling me that fairies are real!

MC_Farstrider giggles.

<Francois_Dupres> Han, of course they are

<Asm0dai> (me wants Kuei Jin. They can go to the Umbra.)

<MC_Farstrider> Have you never been to the Dreaming?

Hannibal_Golux shakes his head.

<Hannibal_Golux> MC, tell me when the shuttle lands.

<AC_Newton> Francois, well... I don't know why the Union should have stuff about me -- especially about me being an Adept!! -- but obviously he thought I was trustworthy.

<DAN_Primus> This is besides the current issue. I have come to request assistance in escaping my erstwhile companions.

<MC_Farstrider> What aid do you need?

<Hannibal_Golux> So, tell me, Newton, how many more of these guys should we be expecting?

AgentGrey stays in the background, and strangely enough he doesn't seem to be overly surprised at all.

<AC_Newton> Err, well... Actually only Dan.

<Hannibal_Golux> Let's just invite everyone here. I know, I'll go post up an invitation on every newsgroup.

<AC_Newton> Talking about invitations... I think Asmo waits for us in the Zeppelin Deck.

<DAN_Primus> I require transportation from Autocthonia and a disguise able to produce false readings on Life scans.

MC_Farstrider hmmms.

<AC_Newton> Dan: Well, I guess we have to see to it that we can set up something for you. You are currently safe wherever you are, I hope?

<Francois_Dupres> He he, so you want us to assault a Horizon realm?

<Hannibal_Golux> Hmm. Where's Stormbringer?

<MC_Farstrider> I could probably make a fetish for the Life effect.

<AC_Newton> Hanni: He's in the workroom here. He survived all the fire intact!

<Hannibal_Golux> Good, good.

AC_Newton seems very proud at her design.

<Hannibal_Golux> I'm going to need to download him again until we need him again.

MC_Farstrider still thinks AC is a good "mama" ;)

<DAN_Primus> I am in no danger at the moment, although this connection may change that situation.

<AC_Newton> Hannibal: That shouldn't be a problem, I think

<Hannibal_Golux> I want to see how his algorithms have changed.

<AC_Newton> Dan: Hm. I guess we should severe it then and try to find a way to get you out.

<Hannibal_Golux> I think I'll pass on the party. I don't see as there's much to celebrate. This isn't over yet and I have much work to be done.

<DAN_Primus> I shall send GPS coordinates of my current location on Autocthonia.

<AC_Newton> Hanni: Okay... -- Teora?

<Teora> Hannibal, follow the violet line on the floor.

<AC_Newton> Dan: But not now, I would suggest. That might be too dangerous!

<DAN_Primus> Adieu, Miss Newton. Contact me again if you have any more information.

Hannibal_Golux follows the line to Stormbringer.

<AC_Newton> Dan: Sure!

<MC_Farstrider> AC: I can go to my "family" to get the fetish made what would he want it to respond as?

AC_Newton goggles at MC.

<AC_Newton> MC: Err, I didn't understand one word.

<Francois_Dupres> AC, Miss, you aren't going to try to raid ItX HQ with your ship?

<AC_Newton> Francois: Er... Not really...

DAN_Primus fades slowly from the room, and a new, smaller signal, GPS coordinates, is now being broadcast to Teora -- with the seeming origination of the ship itself.

<AC_Newton> We have to find a way that s more inconspicuous.

<MC_Farstrider> He wants something that would mask his pale aura and detect as normal human, I guess?

<Teora> Well, I got all data we need.

<AC_Newton> MC: Ehm, yes. A kind of cloaking device for his biosigns.

<MC_Farstrider> My "family" does rescues all the time and has the tools.

<Francois_Dupres> AC, I hope you got some ace in your sleeve, because we can't do much against this realm.

<AC_Newton> MC: Indeed? So you could get him out of there??

Hannibal_Golux downloads Stormbringer and returns to the command centre.

<Francois_Dupres> Miss Farstrider, you don't realise what you are going against!

<AC_Newton> Fran: Well, I have to admit, at the moment I am a bit at a loss, too. But I hope that maybe we can figure out something together?

<MC_Farstrider> I could ask the "camp" that does rescuees.

<Francois_Dupres> MC, your familiar and boon linked spirit are going to be smashed into the void if you send them there.

<MC_Farstrider> True, the machine world is not a place for one such as us.

<Hannibal_Golux> I see the guy has left.

<Francois_Dupres> We are not in a film, this is not Star Wars: A New Hope!

<MC_Farstrider> Yes, that's it -- look for the Blue Fairy.

MC_Farstrider grins.

AC_Newton sighs. Being a space hero was more complicated than she had ever thought.

Asm0dai is tired of waiting. He lets Deadalus entertain Marv and opens a channel towards the Meteor.

Marvin_Black looks at Deadalus.

Deadalus smiles sordidly.

<Marvin_Black> Dead: Ehm... So what do you think is the worst way for the world to end?

<Deadalus> Well, some demons could enter, grab each human and torture him for 1000+ years. Is that nice enough?

Deadalus smiles.

Marvin_Black nods.

<Marvin_Black> Nice one. Soon we all will die. Just like the mainframe I send into oblivion.

<Deadalus> Ummm, I liked that. Could you show me how to do that?

Deadalus gets closer to Marv.

Marvin_Black lifts an eyebrow and looks at Deadalus.

<Marvin_Black> What do you want to know? It's all about death and decay. Nothing lasts forever.

<Deadalus> You know... I like death and decay.

Deadalus has a sultry voice all of a sudden.

<Marvin_Black> (Why do I have the feeling Deadalus wants to hit on Marv? ;) )

<Marvin_Black> Dead: Um... You like the pain that comes with it? Sounds weirder than the people say I am.

<Deadalus> Ummm, yeees...

Deadalus comes even closer to Marv.

<Teora> Hello Asmodai!

<Asm0dai> Teora, please patch me to the holoproectors wherever Acey is.

<Teora> Done.

<Asm0dai> Hi Acey...

Hannibal_Golux fades from the Command Centre: "Ping me when you need me."

AC_Newton stands inthe command center appearing somewhat lost.

Asm0dai is on a holoscreen suspended in air.

<MC_Farstrider> AC, so what do you want to do next?

<AC_Newton> Asmo, I think we might have another problem at our hands...

<MC_Farstrider> I've got the party setup at home and planned transportation for the guests.

<Asm0dai> Yes, Acey?

AC_Newton sighs tragically.

<AC_Newton> Asmo: Well...

<Asm0dai> Is it something other then me waiting for you for over half an hour... and that shaman chick running away as soon as she saw Deadalus and me?

AC_Newton puts on a very wry smile.

DAN_Primus is doing his character drawing now....

<ST> (Dan: Fine :-)

<AC_Newton> Asmo: Next we have to get to Autocthonia and free a poor soul who wants to get out of there.

<Asm0dai> I AM NOT GOING THERE! That is hell, and it is protected as good as Britain in 1942!

<AC_Newton> Well, that's what Dan also said. That's why he wants to get out of there.

<Asm0dai> I hate to sound like Marv, but We are all gonna die if we go there!

<AC_Newton> But, we have to get him out of there!

<Asm0dai> Ummm... Why? Grey is one thing... Marcello another...

Francois_Dupres groans.

<Asm0dai> This is suicide!

<AC_Newton> Well, I got quite some interesting data from him already, and he promised me to give me *more*

<MC_Farstrider> We agree, the machine realm is not for us.

<Asm0dai> We should wait till he is transferred back to Earth.

<Francois_Dupres> You do realise that he's asking for the impossible?

<Asm0dai> Or away from Autocthonia. Autocthonia is the best protected Technocracy base.

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<AC_Newton> Well, actually I have some stuff here...

<Asm0dai> So, Acey.

AC_Newton looks to Grey and is again captivated by his mere presence. She wonders why she feels so funny when he is around.

<AC_Newton> But that is *really* sensitive data...

<Asm0dai> Either get him out of Autocthonia, or there is no way we can get him outta there. Hmmm... Can he move away from Autocthonia?

<AC_Newton> Well... Actually...

AC_Newton decides that Agent Grey knows too much already if he really wants to betray them (what she still doesn't think he'd do), and this wouldn't really make it worse. She sincerely hopes that he feels something for her, too.

<AC_Newton> You know, I got plans of the city of Arien there. With all the defense data and everything.

<Asm0dai> You realise this is really suicidal?

<Marvin_Black> Do you really know what suffering means? Do you know the pain of life and death?

<Deadalus> ...no but you could teach me...

<Marvin_Black> Why would you want to know that? But if you're able to feel.. I could *show* you the pain of life...

<Deadalus> I am able to feel... but I will rip you apart if you harm me...

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<Marcello_Keagan> (me still has troubles with XP)

<FiXXXer667> (Who doesn't?)

<Hannibal_Golux> (XP is evil... unless it boosts stats)

<ST> (LOL)

Deadalus smiles wryly and hugs Marv.

Marvin_Black looks at Deadalus.

<Marvin_Black> Ehm... What kind of joke was that? Hugging me?

Asm0dai turns to tell Marv and Deadalus, sees them and turns quickly away, looking like he saw a ghost.

MC_Farstrider was thinking the same thing.

<Deadalus> Ohhhh, no joke, Marv... Tell me more about death and despair!

<AC_Newton> Well... Teora, please?

<Asm0dai> Ummm, could you guys hurry over here? I think this might stop if there were more people here.

<MC_Farstrider> (Isn't m$ a division of Pentax?)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Nah, Syndicate and NWO, I'm sure.)

Teora sends Asmodai the data on Arien and Autocthonia she got from Dan. It is truly sensitive data on defenses and everything.

<Marvin_Black> By the way, I wasn't talking about harm. I was talking about feeling pure pain and suffering and despair of a whole life. Life is shit and so is the whole world. It's f*cked up!

Deadalus looks happy and grabs smething from Asmodai's deck.

<Deadalus> Asmo, this is my greatest dream! Autocthonia! Let me!

Deadalus pushes next to Asmo on the view screen.

<Asm0dai> HEY!

<Deadalus> I Wanna go there! ACEEEY!!

Asm0dai pushes Deadalus away.

AgentGrey looks at the people on board and obviously doesn't believe what he hears.

AC_Newton smiles at Deadalus.

Deadalus mumbles something about party pooping and returns to Marv.

<Asm0dai> Ok, we cannot go there just like that. It is DANGEROUS! And even the DW is dangerous there!!

<Francois_Dupres> If you are seriously considering going to Autochtonia, just beam me back now!

<MC_Farstrider> We can't but could provide medical and the like services.

<AC_Newton> Well, and if we simply pose as a supply ship?

<Asm0dai> Riiight... In the Meteor? ItX is known for their wonderful design and sleek lines.

<AC_Newton> Asmo: There are VoidCraft out there. We could hijack one.

<Asm0dai> VoidCraft are forbidden on Autocthonia.

Marvin_Black sighs as Deadalus is distracted. But he'll never admit this time it's relief.

<Asm0dai> VEs are officialy banned from there. Only ItX can be there.

<AC_Newton> Asmo: But they do have to get their supplies somewhere!

<Asm0dai> I should know... Ummm...

Asm0dai looks a bit uncomfortable.

<Asm0dai> Okay just trust me...

<AC_Newton> Asmo: And the VEs did find that thingy. At least Dan told me so.

<Asm0dai> Yes but they are forbidden to be there. ItX playground only. They don't like to share.

Marvin_Black looks around. Now alone again.

Hannibal_Golux explodes into a million shining pieces like shards of glass and reforms as if he were put on pause and rewound. Y'know, just for fun.

<AC_Newton> Hm... But I didn't know the ItXers have ships, too. I only encountered VoidCraft out there.

<FiXXXer667> (Hanni: Show-off ;-P )

<Hannibal_Golux> ( :) )

<Deadalus> (Marv, you are not alone. Deadalus is crawling all over you and whispering some sordid stuff.)

AC_Newton thinks Hannibal and Asmo should be able to hack some of the peripheral databases of Autocthonia with Dan's help.

<AC_Newton> Then we might get the proper permissions to get in...

<Asm0dai> ItX has their own ships. The VE would love to get back to Autocthonia. Since the 20's it has been under lockdown.

<Hannibal_Golux> (Heh-heh... Assuming Hannibal even agrees to this damn-fool idea.)

<Marvin_Black> (Dead has been next to Asmo moments ago. Has Deadalus returned?)

<Deadalus> (Asmo is talking to a viewscreen. Deadalus only pushed him away for a second, and now she is back to you.)

Marvin_Black looks at Deadalus

<Marvin_Black> What are you up to?

Deadalus smiles and says: "You."

<Marvin_Black> This has nothing to do with pain, death and decay and if I shall teach you, I recommend a teacher -- student distance.

Deadalus sits next to him and puts a finger in her mouth.

<Deadalus> Oookay...

<Marvin_Black> What are you anyway? Male, female something in between? This world is really uncomprehensible. Death and pain... Life is shit.

<Deadalus> Hmmm, I am all and anything. I just like to see the world as I can, and I thought you'd like me like this.

Deadalus looks sad.

<Marvin_Black> You see? It seems you learned your first lecture about this world. It's shit and nothing one could understand.

<FiXXXer667> (Asmo, I do think the Voiders dropped the first machines and stuff there, and it's their ships that got ItX stuff over to Autocthonia.)

<Asm0dai> (Only in the beginning. Since then they have been put off limits by ItX. Check the GttTech and ItX revised.)

<FiXXXer667> (Checking the ItX Rev already 8-))

<ST> (Well, but as I never keep 100% to the canon, it's as *I* said.)

<Asm0dai> Oh, I just remembered, the VEs can go to the upper crust. They don't let them far inside though.

<AC_Newton> Well, we only need to get to this Arien city.

<DAN_Primus> (ST: You will need to get to Arien, but if you can get onto the planet, you can take an access shaft or five that DAN provided you the locations of.)

<Francois_Dupres> Without me.

<Asm0dai> Hmmm, upper crust? Technobiological world? I still think it is bad Juju.

<AC_Newton> I let Teora give you the data.

<AC_Newton> It's down there but Dan gave us the locations of some of the access shafts.

<Deadalus> Okay Marv, teach me -- then I could teach you something in return.

Deadalus beams and bites on her finger.

<Marvin_Black> You wanna feel pain? You really wanna know why life is shit?

Marvin_Black ignores Daedalus' gesture.

Asm0dai leans to Marv and tells him that Deadalus has started going into too much porn on the net.

<Asm0dai> I shouldn't have taught Deadalus how to get around credit cards and prices.

Asm0dai grumbles and comes back

Deadalus looks hurt.

Marvin_Black thinks Deadalus wants to play jokes on him.

Deadalus goes back to Marv... sits normally and...

<Deadalus> Tell me about pain... for real!

<Asm0dai> Grey, any thoughts from you on this silly raid?

AgentGrey thinks that he'd be in a helluva trouble when those guys really do what he thinks they want to do.

<Hannibal_Golux> (For once, I think Hannibal might be inclined to agree with Grey -- if he were there.)

<Francois_Dupres> That it's a suicidal and silly idea?

<AgentGrey> Well... May I quote your fellow Marvin? If you go about it, you are doomed.

<Asm0dai> Okay, we have three people agreeing. I think it is NOT a wise idea.

<Hannibal_Golux> Fran: What? Autocthonia or Deadalus sitting next to Marv? ;-)

<Asm0dai> (ROTFL)

<ST> (LOL)

<DAN_Primus> {He he.}

<Marvin_Black> Dead: Life is shit. Life means pain and inevitable death and decay. All and everything will die in the end. Life has nothing to offer but watching things come to an end.

<Deadalus> So it is like we are being given time to feel pain and inflict pain and then we dissapear?

<Marvin_Black> Something like that. But mostly feeling pain. And if you're on the ground be sure life will kick your kidneys for the fun of it.

<Deadalus> So it means that the meaning of life is end?

<Francois_Dupres> Han: both?

<Hannibal_Golux> ( :) )

<Asm0dai> Yes, I agree with Grey. We are gonna get our arses kicked so hard we will beg to die.

<AC_Newton> But then, this action will be so outrageous that I doubt anyone would ever expect it!

<Asm0dai> Ummm, Acey, do you know how well defended it is? Grey, help me here, we have to put this in perspective.

<AC_Newton> Well, some parts. I mean... I got the plans of this Arien area from Dan.

AgentGrey looks at AC.

<AgentGrey> As much as it pains me, I have to agree with Mr.Asmodai here. It's suicide.

<Asm0dai> Okay, Acey, think about it this way: how would your Moonbase end up if it came under attack of the Meteor?

<Francois_Dupres> Miss Newton, as I said earlier, this not a film. And do you think you can trust a complete stranger on a subject like this one?

<AC_Newton> Well, the defenses are stronger than the offensive weapons of the ship, of course.

<Asm0dai> Now make it about 10 times nastier and put the Meteor into all of it.

AC_Newton looks at Francois and fights with herself, obviously.

Hannibal_Golux slits his wrists and drinks a pint of acid. Y'know, just for fun. Certainly gonna be more fun that Autocthonia's gonna be.

<Asm0dai> (LOL)

<Marvin_Black> More pain and darkness, suffering, others playing jokes on you. Flames of hope coming up and being snuffed out immediatly...

<Deadalus> So why should we even exist then? Why are you alive even?

<Marvin_Black> Good question. I stay alive to make sure others know I'm right and they can't tell me I'm wrong.

<Deadalus> But why do you bother? It isn't worth it.

<Marvin_Black> Do you want to know any more about pain?

<Deadalus> I'm feeling it now.

<Marvin_Black> Lucky you. You do not know *my* pain. You only see the shade, not the darkness.

<Asm0dai> Acey, there must be another way! ItX tends to make staff rotations. Maybe we can... -- GREY!

<Hannibal_Golux> (YES!)

<AgentGrey> Hm?

<Asm0dai> Can you requistion Mr.Primus to come to Earth?

<Hannibal_Golux> (Send him in as bait!)

<Asm0dai> We can snatch him after that, or during transit.

AgentGrey looks at Asmodai.

<Francois_Dupres> Grey must be considered MIA or KIA or traitor, pick your favorite flavor.

<Asm0dai> Damn, that is true.

Asm0dai looks as if he is thinking hard on the problem.

AgentGrey seems to fight with himself. Obviously he knows a bit more as he is letting on.

<Hannibal_Golux> (Aww, heck. Just dangle him for the Autocthonian sharks to eat.)

<Asm0dai> Can Mr.Primus try to get to Earth? Grey, do you have any ideas?

Asm0dai looks at his emotions to see if he is trying to put them into a trap.

<Asm0dai> !dice 4

<agww-dice> Asm0dai rolls the dice and gets the following results: 5 2 5 6

<Asm0dai> (3 suxx)

<AgentGrey> (Mind shield)

<AgentGrey> !dice 4

<agww-dice> AgentGrey rolls the dice and gets the following results: 7 9 6 4

<ST> (Anyone else with sufficient Mind to scan Agent Grey?)

Asm0dai sends a mental message.

<Asm0dai> So, are you trying to trick us -- or help us?

<ST> (Asmo: This was just his normal shield.)

<Asm0dai> (Okay. I'm just communicating as last time)

<AgentGrey> !dice 8

<agww-dice> AgentGrey rolls the dice and gets the following results: 5 9 2 2 4 8 6 9

Asm0dai continues.

<Asm0dai> The thing is that noone here believes you. I am inclined to believe you... at least for now.

AgentGrey closes his eyes.

<AgentGrey> Well, Mr. Asmodai. This is of course classified, but Dan Primus is currently on the flight.

<Asm0dai> He is?? Hmmm...

AgentGrey nods.

<Asm0dai> We could get him out NOW.

Asm0dai sends a message to Acey.

<Asm0dai> Okay this is GREAT. Just don't let Grey communicate with anybody.

<MC_Farstrider> !dice 6

<agww-dice> MC_Farstrider rolls the dice and gets the following results: 6 10 5 5 6 10

<Asm0dai> Grey, you are 100% sure? And how is he transported, anyhow?

AgentGrey thinks that he is definitely in for Social Conditioning or worse if anyone from home would find out about his ...indiscretion.

AC_Newton looks at Asmo in bewilderment.

<AgentGrey> Mr.Asmodai, I am indeed sure.

<Asm0dai> Okay, what is his security? -- And Acey, how fast can you get us out of here and towards Primus's location?

<AC_Newton> Well, the Meteor is one of the fastest Etherships around. Autochhtonia is on the other side of the sun from here, that is 300 Mio kilometres. We can't use the oscillation drive of the Meteor within the center of the Solar System, but we can still go pretty fast.

<AgentGrey> Mr.Asmodai, Dan Primus' whereabouts are currently unknown.

<Marvin_Black> Dead, you know almost nothing, you are just peering into it, never having been in there.

Asm0dai turns towards Marv and Deadalus.

<Asm0dai> We are moving to the safehouse undeneath the beaches.

<Asm0dai> Marv, hold Deadalus's hand!

Marvin_Black looks at Asmo slightly puzzled "He?"

Deadalus gives Marv her hand.

Marvin_Black looks at the hand that Deadalus gives him as she takes his hand into her own.

Asm0dai moves Marv, Deadalus and himself to the Cave and starts all the security protocols, so he can stay in the safe zone.

Marvin_Black looks around the cave.

<Marvin_Black> This place suits me more. But why did you bring us here? Let me guess... Deep depp trouble?

Marvin_Black sighs.

Asm0dai notes that Marv is back in his Skull throne and that Deadalus is looking like the tall blue-haired babe in a tiny bikini again.

<Asm0dai> We are gonna need a secure spot..

MC_Farstrider wonders if a ship could travel over a moonbridge.

<Asm0dai> I'll transport my image to the Meteor, so that we can continue to help them there.

Asm0dai turns back to the screen.

<Asm0dai> Teora, can you project me wholly on the Meteor?

<Teora> I have your carrier beam. I should be able to augment it sufficiently for you to get a hold in here.

<Francois_Dupres> This is sheer madness, let me get out of here!

<Asm0dai> Listen, we can get him during transit as long as we don't go into any other entanglements.

<Francois_Dupres> Yeah, whatever...

<Asm0dai> If we get into anything nasty, I'll jump out and let you know how nice it was knowing you.

Asm0dai grins.

<Francois_Dupres> Right...

<Asm0dai> Fran, just do the same thing.

<MC_Farstrider> Ok -- so what's been decided?

Marvin_Black sits down on his throne.

<Marvin_Black> Deadalus... How much do you think you understand?

Marvin_Black looks even darker and gloomier sitting on his throne than he normally does.

<Asm0dai> Drop yourself Earthside and join me in the Hole.

<Deadalus> Oh, I understand you perfectly, Marv. I developed emotions years ago, but I was never this dark.

<Francois_Dupres> Miss Newton, beam me out of this ship, I will not participate in this ...adventure.

<AC_Newton> You won't?

<Francois_Dupres> No.

AC_Newton looks at Francois.

<Asm0dai> Francois, do it like me. You'll be safe then.

<AC_Newton> Well...

AC_Newton appears to be somewhat disappointed.

<Marcello_Keagan> Ehrm... You just saved me and now you are going to a Technocracy stronghold?

<Marvin_Black> So you begin to understand? You never felt my pain.

<Deadalus> Yes, but I felt my own and I know it is no nice. But what made you so bitter?

Marvin_Black leans back and progs himself a skull to play around with.

<Marvin_Black> You wouldn't understand. Anyway, I wouldn't matter to tell, nothing changes in this world and all will come to an end anyway. It's all a lost effort. Nothing matters in this world...

<Asm0dai> Fran, your holos can't get hurt. While we CAN help. -- Not to a stronghold, only to hijack a ship.

<FiXXXer667> ("Francois, come with us to Autocthonia in an Ethership, so we can hijack an ItX ship with the help of a renegade NWO Agent.")

<Francois_Dupres> (That was a good summary ^^)

<FiXXXer667> (Heheheh -- "It's completely safe! Just like juggling lit molotovs.")

<Deadalus> (LOL ;)

<Francois_Dupres> (lol)

<Marcello_Keagan> Just to hijack an ItX ship...

<AC_Newton> (blinks at FiXXXer. But I'm a space hero. Space heroes do such things!)

<Asm0dai> (Ok, this goes to my quote log.)

<Marcello_Keagan> You know that this sounds just crazy?

<Francois_Dupres> (You are, and Francois is not -_-)

<FiXXXer667> (Heheh, thanx Asmo 8-), for making me a part of eternity!)

<AC_Newton> (Fran, I will teach you how to become a space hero, too!)

<Francois_Dupres> (Eek!)

<Francois_Dupres> I must insist...

<FiXXXer667> (Marv can teach you the being suicidal part, and Acey will make you look cool while at it, Fran ;-) )

<Francois_Dupres> (lol -- stylish to the end? -_-)

MC_Farstrider isn't strong on "space" but agrees that being a hero of the Umbra is good thing.

AC_Newton nods.

<AgentGrey> (If someone is stylish, then it's me in my nice suit with my mirrorshades on!)

<FiXXXer667> (lol)

<Francois_Dupres> (No, Grey, you aren't stylish, just a poseur

-_-)

Asm0dai looks at his suit and lennons and concludes that he is the only one with any real cool on this ship!

<DAN_Primus> (Only because Dan isn't on it! What could be cooler than second hand clothes?)

<Hannibal_Golux> (DAN: LOL)

<FiXXXer667> (methinks Daedalus is the best (least) dressed here 8-))

<MC_Farstrider> Ok -- so what is the plan?

<AC_Newton> Well. We go in, save Dan and go back. That's all.

<Francois_Dupres> Yeah, that's all...

<MC_Farstrider> Ok, does anyone need anything?

Francois_Dupres chuckles.

<Marvin_Black> (Marv is just being realistic.)

<Marcello_Keagan> Do you actually "know" anything about that ItX ship that is transporting him??

<Francois_Dupres> Miss Newton, once again -- let me out of this.

<AC_Newton> Hm... Dan isn't on a ship. -- Teora?

Asm0dai thinks about him not being physically there, so he doesn't worry much about any harm

<FiXXXer667> (Full Salvation army outfit, baby. The Hunter: Wayward style 8-) )

<Asm0dai> As for the ship... Grey, was Mr.Primus a member of your Construct?

<AgentGrey> Mr.Primus? No.

Teora projects the plans in the command center for all to see.

AgentGrey is very astonished at the extent of the information AC has.

<Marcello_Keagan> But you said that we had to rescue this Dan from an ItX ship on which he's going to be transported?

Asm0dai takes a look at the files and looks for anything on the Primus character.

Hannibal_Golux eats broken glass. Y'know, for fun.

<FiXXXer667> (heheheh)

<Marvin_Black> Dead: There is no one you can depend on. Life means being alone. Others only mean trouble and pain.

<FiXXXer667> (Hanni, you remind me of me when I'm bored and there are knives lying around 8-) )

<Marvin_Black> (I hope Marv won't drive Deadalus into suicide.)

MC_Farstrider offers "emergancy preparedness" potions to all.

<Hannibal_Golux> (Fix: Heh-heh)

<ST> You can see a very detailed map of a part of Autocthonia, and a dot depicting the exact location of Dan -- about 100k under the surface.

<FiXXXer667> (Naaah, just like The Marvin, (s)he'll be suicidal but unable to kill *self)

<Marcello_Keagan> Mr. Dupres, it seems that we are the only two persons on board this vessel not liking this one bit.

<Francois_Dupres> Looks like it.

AC_Newton wonders if this is an OoH bani Thug thing.

<Asm0dai> Well I don't like it, but I am no onboard... :)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Shame, I think it would be funny to see the look on Asmodai's face when Deadalus tops herself.)

<Francois_Dupres> You mean the lack of suicidal tendencies, Miss Newton?

<Marcello_Keagan> I would actually prefer to call it survival instincts.

<AgentGrey> Well, I'm not really convinced this is a good idea either.

Marvin_Black leans forward.

<Marvin_Black> Deadalus, do you understand me?

<Deadalus> Yes Marv...

Deadalus turns around and sobs.

<Asm0dai> I'd agree. I'm all for survival. That is why my body is safe at home.

<FiXXXer667> (Heheheh, "Order of Hermes House Of Thug"... Lol, the Mage Brujahs??)

<ST> (*g*)

<Francois_Dupres> (*g*)

<Hannibal_Golux> ( :) )

<Marcello_Keagan> From what I've heard of the ItXers they have the biggest guns.

<Francois_Dupres> But it looks like we are going be the ignored minority, Mr.Keagan.

<AC_Newton> But maybe we could just trick them into believing we belong to them? Hanni and Asmo might hack into their sensor arrays...

<Asm0dai> Well, as long as I can do it virtually...

Marvin_Black leans back and plays with a skull and sighs.

<Marvin_Black> We are all alone.

Deadalus continues sobbing.

<AC_Newton> Well, we should first review the data a bit more closely.

<Asm0dai> Of course, though we don't have much time.

<Marcello_Keagan> That sounds like a good idea.

<AC_Newton> Teora?

<Hannibal_Golux> (would hand Deadalus the delete key if he were there... ;) Y'know, just for fun.)

Teora highlights access paths to the Arien city underground. It looks as if the paths indeed go through areas with the least security.

<Asm0dai> Wait a sec... We said we are gonna get him during transport to Autocthonia -- not go there!

<MC_Farstrider> We thought he was already there?

<AC_Newton> Asmo, of course we have to rescue him from there! That's what I always said.

<Asm0dai> Wait, but Grey said he was in transit -- let's get him while he is being transported!

Francois_Dupres shakes his head.

<DAN_Primus> (No, Grey said I was 'in flight' -- as in 'fleeing'.)

<ST> ("flight" meant he was on the run.)

<AC_Newton> That's why I meant it's so outrageous that no one will *think* we might try it!

<Asm0dai> (GAAAAH!!! I AM NOT GOING THERE!)

Francois_Dupres makes fun of Asm0dai ^^

<DAN_Primus> (Although it was cool how well Grey mind-warped you -- and without magic.)

<Hannibal_Golux> (My eyes are melting from their sockets... Help! Help!)

Francois_Dupres gives 2 matches to Hannibal.

<Asm0dai> (LOL)

MC_Farstrider offers some eye sponges.

<Asm0dai> Okay, people... Can we sleep over this? Let's meet tomorrow on the Zeppelin Deck.

<Hannibal_Golux> (How about under it?)

<MC_Farstrider> You're all welcome to come to my house -- plenty of room for all.

<DAN_Primus> (Look, it's not that hard -- the hardest part about this job is getting /on/ the planet -- and that's Asmo's, Dan's, and Han's job -- since they are the hackers. Once your on the planet, it just a matter of being sneaky and meeting Dan halfway.)

AgentGrey has quit IRC (hub.uk.quakenet.org ngi1.it.quakenet.org)

<ST> Uh. Grey got derezzed?

<Asm0dai> (RIIIGHT!)

<Francois_Dupres> (Dan: You do realize that you are in the DW?)

<ST> (*g* I think we should really sleep over this, LOL)

<Hannibal_Golux> (Halfway to hell is halfway too far.)

<DAN_Primus> (No, I'm on Autocthonia, which is reachable by AC's ship.)

<Asm0dai> (I'm for stopping here and making plans a day later.)

ST agrees with Asmodai.

<MC_Farstrider> ok

Hannibal_Golux agrees.

<DAN_Primus> Actually, it is pretty late.

<ST> We are going to make the plans next time.

Session Close: Tue Feb 25 23:55:15 2003

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