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Golden Dragon Liner - Ironfoot - 05-04-2009
The slim profile of a Gaian gunship eases into the landing bay of the Golden Dragon and in a burst of thruster gas gently touches down onto the metal floor. Moments later three crewman can be seen disembarking from the ship, one of them is Tomodachi, the gaijin thats bears the mark of the Black Dragon Society. A flury of ground crew head towards them and bow respectfully to the Shateigashira and his companions before proceeding to service the craft. The three of them start walking towards a lift marked "Upper Decks", and enter it.
A few minutes later the lift halts and opens up to a richly decorated deck, Tomodachi turns and speaks to his companians and the two of them bow and leave in a seperate direction. He continues alone down the corridor, stopping only to acknowledge a group of visiting Samura businessmen walking in the other direction and then turns to enter the crowded main lounge of the famous Hogosha ship.
The Golden Dragon is no ordinary ship, it's main purpose is to demonstrate to all in Kusari how rich and powerful the Hogosha are and in this lounge you can meet anyone from a royal prince to a mere farmer, (providing he has the money!), It is the melting pot of Kusari culture.
Tomodachi strides up to the bar to the ever cheeful smile of the vessels bartender and friend, Shiniki Yamota, "Konnichiwa Tomodachi, I heard you had just aquired a gaian gunship, was that it that I just saw flying past the viewport a few minutes ago?".
The gaijin takes the bottle of Sake that the bartender has just lifted up onto the bar for him and fills a glass with the fine wine, "Hai, you got a good look at it did you? I thought the captain was going to open fire and turn tail until he heard my hail to come onboard. It's a beauty don't you think, almost looks like it was made in Kusari"
The young barman grins at him, "I must admit a few of the guests looked pretty terrified as you flew fast the window, your right though it looks good but what happened to your last ship?"
Tomodachi takes a sip from the glass and continues,"It's a long story but essentially, I was taking a trip to the Gaians to strengthen our relations with them when a fleet of Bretonian gunships and destroyers came at me from around the planet Gaia. I was about 100K from Islay base and they were closing fast and I had two options, make a break for the base and lead the BAF straight to our allies secret base or sell them a dummy and lead them in completely the wrong direction."
The bartender waits intently as Tomodachi makes a gesture for him to top his glass up again,"After warning Islay of the danger I aimed my Conference gunboat straight at the oncoming ships and hit my cruise threading it neatly between two destroyers. The fleet was clearly in disarray as shots started streaming out, hitting each other as much as hitting my ship! In the confusion I managed to eject the contents of my cargo hold and myself in my cargo pod without them noticing and watched as the now regrouped fleet went charging after my gunboat on autopilot"
The Black Dragon gives out a sigh, "It's a shame to lose such a new ship, but in my mind there was only one choice and I wasn't going to betray one of our closest allies and anyway the Gaians were so impressed with my willingness to sacrifice my own ship for their safety that they allowed me to use one of their gunships in return"
Golden Dragon Liner - Grizmar - 05-26-2009
A fresh face walks into bar, a man in a fine Kusari made business suit looked around. He seemed rather out of place as he looked for the secluded booth in which he was told to sit. Ito Taki sat down, ordered some tea, and waited. He fumbled with his data pad, looking over reports, statistics, and countless market analysis. Eventually it came; a box no bigger than half a meter cubed wrapped in brown paper parchment as if to send it through the New Tokyo mail. The Bar tender brought it over from behind the bar simply saying This package is for you before making his was back to the bar to serve the increasingly crowded bar in the Golden Dragon Liner. Taki finished his tea before making his way to the shuttle bay to return to his ship. Only when he was completely safe and sure that none were watching would he feel comfortable looking at the package.
Golden Dragon Liner - chovynz - 06-19-2009
Germain stands on the steps to the Golden Dragon Liner, the bouncer giving him an eyeful. Germain's slightly dishevelled appearance might not let him into the club, let alone the (very obvious) fact that he was a "foreigner".
Germain just gapes at the luxury on resplendent display, and he hadn't even entered the club yet. He closes his mouth and starts up the steps, hoping the bouncer will let him in. He's been out for too long, and Germain desperately needs a drink.
Golden Dragon Liner - Grizmar - 06-19-2009
The Kusari man working the door at shuttle bay 3 stared at the gaijin man as he got put of his ship. He didn't look like he had money, and he wasn't sure where he came from. The bouncer informed security of the man before he had even made it half way across the bay. The bouncer gives the gaijin an unwelcoming stare as he walks past him; His money may be welcome here even if he isn't he thought.
Golden Dragon Liner - chovynz - 06-24-2009
Germain walks up the last steps and past the bouncer. An uneasy feeling settles on Germain as he steps into the Golden Dragon Liner bar. A noticable hush gains momentum as Kusarian's see the "foreigner" in "their" bar. What the hang is this white "boy" doing here? Germain walks up to the bar, and waits...and waits. Finally a politely faced tender asks him if he can help. Germain, trying not to notice the disdain in the tenders eyes, looks at the drinks menu and asks for the most expensive bottle and a good meal.
The tender hesitates slightly, perhaps listening to something, then says to Germain, "I'm sorry sir. I will need to see some credit or cash before you can order anything." He offers out a hand scanner and Germain, sighing, presses his thumbs and fingers to the plate. The scanner reads ... (in Japanese)
******Database entry found********
Name: Germain
Occupation: Deep Space Engineering, Mining Branch
Self Employed Owner/Manager. Currently registered under Gerbil Industries.
Under long term contract to DSE. Helping supply Chugoko Construction site.
Sighted and reported by local police and military as clean. No contraband found.
Credit rating level: Tolerable.
Other information: Business has operated in the black for past (1) year.
No outstanding warrants, No convictions, No fines. Follows instructions given by Kusari police.
Seems Harmless, however bares surveillance: DSE contacts, gaijin.
*********************************
The tenders' eyes narrow slightly as he reads the scanner, the front of it tilted away from Germain's curious and weary face. The tender looks at Germain and nods once, "Thank you sir. I'll get your bottle." Germain relaxes a little...but not too much. The pressure of the rooms glances feel heavy as Germain uncomfortably takes his seat.
Golden Dragon Liner - Ironfoot - 06-27-2009
Tomodachi, shateigashira of the Black Dragon Society walks into the lounge area of the Golden Dragon, looking around he notices the elder Ruuku Ochi stood at the back of the room on a raised area staring intently towards a stranger sat at the bar. Intrigued by Ruuku's interest he walks up to the elder and gives him a respectful bow, "Konnichiwa, master Ochi. May I ask what is troubling you about that man over at the bar?".
Ruuku answers but his eyes remain fixed in the strangers direction, "Why would a DSE employee be sitting in the Golden Dragon?", he now turns to Tomodachi, "Your a gaijin, find out what he wants and at the first sign that he's not who he claims to be throw him out of the airlock with his throat cut".
Tomodachi bows again and eases his way gracefully through the crowd towards the stranger at the bar, the stool next to him is vacant so the Black Dragon takes a seat and motions over to the bartender.
"The usual, Tomodachi?", asks Shiniki the ever cheerful bartender, he knows the answer already and is reaching for the bottle as he asks. He places a small glass on the bar and pours vintage sake into it.
Tomodachi takes a sip and then turns to the stranger next to him, the mans' clothes look like they have seen better days and he is clearly a worker and not a man used to giving orders, "Stranger, can I interest you in a drink?"
Golden Dragon Liner - chovynz - 06-27-2009
Germain looked up from his musings as a voice spoke beside him. "Stranger, can I interest you in a drink?" Germain half turned and smiled politely at the man. "No thanks. I've already ordered." He points to the most expensive bottle on the drinks datapad nearby. Germain hesitates slightly wondering if he shouldn't say this, then continues, "But if you have the time, I'd like the company. I'm Germain." Not sure of the customs around these parts Germain does not offer his hand, but give the man a polite nod.
Germain briefly studied the man as he waited for the reply. Dark haired, a *very* nicely threaded Kusarian suit, penetrating eyes, the tip of a tattoo just peeking on the side of his neck, this man felt ... dangerous. Not one to mess with on a good day. Germain had had his fair share of brawls, but this man was ... something else. Idly, Germain wondered how fast the man was.
The tender placed a bottle on the bench next to Germain, no smile in his eyes. The tender glanced at the man next to Germain and something seemed to pass between them, looks back at Germain and speaks once more, "Sir, your meal will be ready soon."
Golden Dragon Liner - Ironfoot - 06-27-2009
The bartender moves back over to the other side of the bar where a small group of Kusari businessmen that have just entered the room are waiting to place their order.
Tomodachi takes another sip from his glass, "Forgive me for being so blunt Germain, I'm interested to know why a DSE employee would risk landing on the Hogosha's Golden Dragon?", The Black Dragon pauses to take another sip of sake, "You don't strike me as being a foolish man, so I assume that you must have a reason other than the best food in Kusari!"
Golden Dragon Liner - chovynz - 06-27-2009
Germain went quiet for a moment. "Well, if we are going to be blunt, mind if I ask you a question?"
The other man nodded and said, "Of course not, Germain. Please ask."
Germain held the expensive bottle up to inspect it, and without looking at the man, quietly asked, "What's on the other side of the ... construction site? I'm told to 'do this and that. Go here with this.' No explanations. No reasons. Some of the shipments come in boxes with no markings, scanner proof, and no transcripts or shipment details. But they are heavy, and..." Germain paused.
"Some of the boxes seem to be unusual. I've been transporting quite a long time. I know boxes ... and I know when boxes are not boxes. ... How tight is the security up there? Oh, I know there are checkpoints and the usual Military presence and processes, I'm not talking about those. And there are the usual Blood Dragons, but I haven't been stopped by them yet. Are those boxes safe? I'm concerned about it. It's unusual. My foreman won't listen, just tells me to get on with the job."
Germain cocked his eye at the man next to him, "I'm assuming you're not a Blood Dragon?"
Because if he is, you're screwed, Germain. You and your big mouth again. When you gonna learn not to stick your nose where it don't belong boy??
Golden Dragon Liner - Ironfoot - 06-28-2009
' Wrote:Germain cocked his eye at the man next to him, "I'm assuming you're not a Blood Dragon?"
Because if he is, you're screwed, Germain. You and your big mouth again. When you gonna learn not to stick your nose where it don't belong boy??
Tomodachi holds back his temper and takes a deep breath before speaking, "Blood Dragon! do you really think one of those cardamine loving pirates would get within ten clicks of the Golden Dragon without being shot out of the sky?", he looks at the man raising his eybrows in question, "Now which construction site are you refering too, the gate site in Hokkaido?"