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The Cruise of the Telemakhos - Gypsie Skripto - 09-15-2014
From the outside, besides the golden GMG gunboat turrets and the slightly different glow of the Border Worlds engine, Gypsie's Salvager Frigate was just the same as any other Sallie, just no mining arrays. Rusty panels that did not always fit perfectly together, with gaps inbetween, circuits coming out of them to go back underneath through a different hole. Plenty of radars and sonars stood out emerging from sidewings and rotators. And there was also that really good looking cloaking device, which gave the ship a final touch, but only the keen eye could tell what that tech actually was.
A quick visit to the inside of the ship, on the other hand, and one could easily conclude that the vessel was home to a space hippie of some sorts. Gyp had covered the walls with psychedelic patterns made out of plush cloth, replaced the conference table with some old fashioned Earthly diner seats, and had hanged chandeliers that illuminated the room with candles when the disco balls and strobes were shut down. On the diner tables one could find all sort of odd things, such as pineal amulets, bongs, drug stashes, little godly statues, marijuana sprouts in tiny pots, and such. The infirmary had been categorized by James Trenton himself as "a methlab", and little was there to add to this opinion, which was so close to the truth. Every room had a twin size bed and a bathroom with jacuzzi, as well as other amenities which varied from door to door. Gyp rooms had them all, including a mirror which covered the entirety of the roof.
A Discordian bachelor den / methlab / ambassador's ship. A Temporary Autonomous Zone.
Arbiter James Trenton had let Gypsie keep it when the TAZ reporter spent some time working in the Congress during the TAZ exile, after the Order crisis. Gypsie knew he owed Trenton bigtime for this, but was already trying to figure out a way to pay him back. He had an idea already, but it involved further plans of creating embassies for both factions on their counterpart's home systems. He was determined to achieve this goal however, and after the Nomad attack to Puerto Rico, the bonds between TAZ and the Junker Congress had become even stronger.
That episode was just the first one in a series of adventures that awaited on board the Telemakhos.
A quick visit to the inside of the ship, on the other hand, and one could easily conclude that the vessel was home to a space hippie of some sorts. Gyp had covered the walls with psychedelic patterns made out of plush cloth, replaced the conference table with some old fashioned Earthly diner seats, and had hanged chandeliers that illuminated the room with candles when the disco balls and strobes were shut down. On the diner tables one could find all sort of odd things, such as pineal amulets, bongs, drug stashes, little godly statues, marijuana sprouts in tiny pots, and such. The infirmary had been categorized by James Trenton himself as "a methlab", and little was there to add to this opinion, which was so close to the truth. Every room had a twin size bed and a bathroom with jacuzzi, as well as other amenities which varied from door to door. Gyp rooms had them all, including a mirror which covered the entirety of the roof.
A Discordian bachelor den / methlab / ambassador's ship. A Temporary Autonomous Zone.
Arbiter James Trenton had let Gypsie keep it when the TAZ reporter spent some time working in the Congress during the TAZ exile, after the Order crisis. Gypsie knew he owed Trenton bigtime for this, but was already trying to figure out a way to pay him back. He had an idea already, but it involved further plans of creating embassies for both factions on their counterpart's home systems. He was determined to achieve this goal however, and after the Nomad attack to Puerto Rico, the bonds between TAZ and the Junker Congress had become even stronger.
That episode was just the first one in a series of adventures that awaited on board the Telemakhos.
RE: The Cruise of the Telemakhos - Gypsie Skripto - 09-15-2014
James wanted to go to the Omicrons in search for some answers regarding Nomads and Junkers. Gypsie on the other side already knew the answers, but he needed to fly up there to find the questions for them. Their first stop was obviously Baffin. Order ships had not been sighted for the last 72 hours so it was safe for exiled Popes to return to the system... or so Gyp thought.
You know Gyps, this Baffin Superhighway of yours is well known to me. After all your system is the shortcut for a lot of our trade routes. He winked. You've done some of these runs in your short time with us. He then gazed out the window, scrying the scenery. Planet Eris, the Goddess Geode, the Nebula, the Star, the planetoids. I wish I could find time to come here with Mia and enjoy your little piece of heaven like a normal person. Perhaps one day, when there's one to step up to my position...
ALARM! TO ALL POPES IN THE AREA, INDIE ZONER VESSELS HAVE REPORTED THE PRESENCE OF GALLICS IN BAFFIN. DEPLOY ALL SCOUTS ASAP! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
Gypsie closed his eyes tightly. James stared at him, waiting for a reaction. Instead Gyp calmly opened his eyelids again, grabbed one of the bongs, lit it and took a puff. Ok James here's what we'll do. We'll go to Shasta and I'll grab my Kaichou. He then walked towards the windows, scrying his home system's empty space. They're out there somewhere, we gotta find out what they're doing in Baffin. We'll split. You'll be cloaked, don't want to put you or the Telemakhos in unnecessary danger. If you spot them you shout, I'll do the same, ok?
The veteran Junker looked at Gypsie and studied him. The guy had a loose screw somewhere in his head, he was at times unpredictable, and perhaps too skinny, but he had some balls, ambition and above all, always looked forward. James Trenton simply nodded. His part was to fly the Sallie, Zoner or Junker flagged, there was no one more capable in the whole sector for the job.
You know Gyps, this Baffin Superhighway of yours is well known to me. After all your system is the shortcut for a lot of our trade routes. He winked. You've done some of these runs in your short time with us. He then gazed out the window, scrying the scenery. Planet Eris, the Goddess Geode, the Nebula, the Star, the planetoids. I wish I could find time to come here with Mia and enjoy your little piece of heaven like a normal person. Perhaps one day, when there's one to step up to my position...
ALARM! TO ALL POPES IN THE AREA, INDIE ZONER VESSELS HAVE REPORTED THE PRESENCE OF GALLICS IN BAFFIN. DEPLOY ALL SCOUTS ASAP! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
Gypsie closed his eyes tightly. James stared at him, waiting for a reaction. Instead Gyp calmly opened his eyelids again, grabbed one of the bongs, lit it and took a puff. Ok James here's what we'll do. We'll go to Shasta and I'll grab my Kaichou. He then walked towards the windows, scrying his home system's empty space. They're out there somewhere, we gotta find out what they're doing in Baffin. We'll split. You'll be cloaked, don't want to put you or the Telemakhos in unnecessary danger. If you spot them you shout, I'll do the same, ok?
The veteran Junker looked at Gypsie and studied him. The guy had a loose screw somewhere in his head, he was at times unpredictable, and perhaps too skinny, but he had some balls, ambition and above all, always looked forward. James Trenton simply nodded. His part was to fly the Sallie, Zoner or Junker flagged, there was no one more capable in the whole sector for the job.
RE: The Cruise of the Telemakhos - Gypsie Skripto - 09-15-2014
The Telemakhos, with Gyp's Hibachi dealer and James Trenton on board, roamed in the direction of Sedona, bound later to check the Nebula from North to South. Gypsie, on his Kaichou, made the opposite patrol route. He flew to Pueblo Bonito, then checked the anomalies that linked Baffin with Council controlled Rousillion and warzone tagged Tau 29. It was after passing through this last jumphole that he spotted a single GRN Caracal light fighter.
He set course to the South part of the Nebula to meet the Telemakhos. Shortly before entering the frozen asteroid fields, he noticed the Caracal was following him, so he decided to take a detour and headed to the Hodge and the Podge. It was then when the Caracal opened fired and struck Gypsie with a cruise disruptor that left the Kaichou advancing on impulse only.
Several BDM and GRN ships were formed in space only a minute away from the Hodge and the Podge. Gypsie could not believe his eyes, There were even capital ships. This was really unexpected indeed! His Discordian mind suggested to scramble and call for reinforcements, but his reporter heart made him hit the thruster forward.
Gypsie failed to maneuver and dodge the fire as he focused most of his attention on taking photographs and readying the ''ejection'' button. Kaichous could be easily replaced. These news were too hot to let go.
A Goddess smiled somewhere in Baffin as a Kaichou exploded in pieces.
James Trenton quickly picked up the S.O.S. and turned the ship in the direction of the planetoids. He checked the MOX depot, which showed a half full storage. There was plenty for a quick in and out operation. Every second was truly of the essence, since Gyp was had not broacasted anything else. He feared the Gallics had also destroyed the pod... But there it was! He approached without killing the engine and beamed the capsule at cruise speed, avoiding bumping into the big Gallic vessels.
Minutes later they were all at Pueblo Bonito, where Gyp was taken into observation and his wounds were treated. After some rest though, he asked for his Kaichou's black box, which was brought to him by James. The Junker nodded as he entered the room, plugged the box to a screen and switched it on... #1 #2 #3 #4
Quote:[14.09.2014 14:15:04] GRN|ONI-'Morgana': Marking.. identified.
[14.09.2014 14:15:07] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: Stop
[14.09.2014 14:15:41] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: Kallisti
[14.09.2014 14:15:52] GRN|ONI-'Morgana': Most interesting. One of the locals, I presume?
[14.09.2014 14:16:04] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: One of the hosts. Indeed.
[14.09.2014 14:16:20] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: We do not often have your kind around here.
[14.09.2014 14:16:24] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: Sightseeing?
[14.09.2014 14:16:38] GRN|ONI-'Morgana': Classified, but yes, recon of a sort.
[14.09.2014 14:17:02] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: I already spotted one of your cloaked cruisers the other day, now there's reports of several vessels in the vicinity.
[14.09.2014 14:17:23] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: Do I need to remind you of our few rules here or are you aware of them?
[14.09.2014 14:17:32] GRN|ONI-'Morgana': I should assure you that even if there would, it might not be wise to disturb them.
[14.09.2014 14:17:44] GRN|ONI-'Morgana': Yes yes, I'll listen to your parochial tenants.
[14.09.2014 14:17:56] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: Thanks.
[14.09.2014 14:18:11] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: Fly safe and keep it peaceful.
[14.09.2014 14:18:29] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: 23s
He set course to the South part of the Nebula to meet the Telemakhos. Shortly before entering the frozen asteroid fields, he noticed the Caracal was following him, so he decided to take a detour and headed to the Hodge and the Podge. It was then when the Caracal opened fired and struck Gypsie with a cruise disruptor that left the Kaichou advancing on impulse only.
Quote:[14.09.2014 14:20:08] GRN|ONI-'Morgana': No further.
[14.09.2014 14:20:18] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: Heh. I don't think so.
[14.09.2014 14:20:20] GRN|ONI-'Morgana': I'm going to have to trun you back.
Several BDM and GRN ships were formed in space only a minute away from the Hodge and the Podge. Gypsie could not believe his eyes, There were even capital ships. This was really unexpected indeed! His Discordian mind suggested to scramble and call for reinforcements, but his reporter heart made him hit the thruster forward.
Quote:[14.09.2014 14:20:24] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: BDM?
[14.09.2014 14:20:31] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: This is pretty solid!
[14.09.2014 14:20:37] GRN|ONI-'Morgana': You make the choice easy then.
[14.09.2014 14:20:51] GRN|ONI-'Morgana': Escorts, shoot him down.
[14.09.2014 14:20:55] BDM|Ins-Hans-Wolfgang: *maintains radio silence*
[14.09.2014 14:21:02] GRN|ONI-'Nantosuelta': D'accord.
[14.09.2014 14:21:16] GRN|Florian,Morin: Target acquired.
[14.09.2014 14:21:36] GRN|Florian,Morin: Proceeding to fire.
[14.09.2014 14:22:05] GRN|Celine.Valcourt: Doesn't seem like my help would be required for that one.
Gypsie failed to maneuver and dodge the fire as he focused most of his attention on taking photographs and readying the ''ejection'' button. Kaichous could be easily replaced. These news were too hot to let go.
A Goddess smiled somewhere in Baffin as a Kaichou exploded in pieces.
Quote:[14.09.2014 14:22:21] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: Reporter down!
[14.09.2014 14:22:43] [TAZ]Gypsie.Skripto: All vessels in Baffin, requesting pickup!
James Trenton quickly picked up the S.O.S. and turned the ship in the direction of the planetoids. He checked the MOX depot, which showed a half full storage. There was plenty for a quick in and out operation. Every second was truly of the essence, since Gyp was had not broacasted anything else. He feared the Gallics had also destroyed the pod... But there it was! He approached without killing the engine and beamed the capsule at cruise speed, avoiding bumping into the big Gallic vessels.
Minutes later they were all at Pueblo Bonito, where Gyp was taken into observation and his wounds were treated. After some rest though, he asked for his Kaichou's black box, which was brought to him by James. The Junker nodded as he entered the room, plugged the box to a screen and switched it on... #1 #2 #3 #4
RE: The Cruise of the Telemakhos - JunkerTown - 09-17-2014
Looking up from the recordings he says to Gypsie..
Ya brotha.. it's bad and only going to get worse.
He can see that Gypsie is still very weak and tired from the battle.
Rest easy my friend you still got some healing to do.
We can talk about this later once you get back on your feet bud.
Now get some sleep.. we'll talk when you wake.
James pats Gypsie on the shoulder as he begins to leave the room.
Gypsie lifts his head up and grabs James's forearm quickly.
James stops and looks back at him just as Gypsie says..
Say bro.. think ya can do me a solid?
There's this lil black doctor's bag I keep in my captain's chair.
Think ya might run on over and get it for me??
I could use it... ya know??
He gives James a lil wink to let em know to keep it on the down low.
Shaking his head he says..
Sure thing Gyp..
I'll head over there now and grab it for ya.
Sweeet man.. Thanks!
James makes his way back over to Gypsie's salvager the Telemakhos.
He boards the ship then heads up to the bridge.
Spotting the bag just under the seat he grabs it.
Before leaving the bridge he stops at a comms panel.
A few seconds later Mia appears on the display he says..
Hey babe..
Not in a really secured location at the moment.
Just wanted to tell you that as we've talked about its time to give our 'friends' a call.
We need to insure our shipments keep moving.
I'll call again when I can talk freely.
She barely had time to break away to take the call.
So much to do and so little time.
Still she knew that he was right and what to do.
She says..
Right away sir.. consider it done.
James flicks off the comms panel and exits the ship carry the black bag.
He thinks to himself..
Only Gypsie would need something harder than what the doc's here can give him.
That is if what I think is in the bag is what's actually in it... but knowing Gyp
Hell there's no telling!
He chuckles a bit as he walks back over to Gypsie's room bag in hand.
RE: The Cruise of the Telemakhos - Gypsie Skripto - 10-08-2014
As soon as Gyp was recovered both him and Trenton said goodbye to the Hibachi dealer, who was returning to Puerto Rico with his pockets filled by the Discordian Ambassador to pursue his own Junker dreams. They just opened a bottle of Coalition Vodka and talked about simple things, as the dents left by little asteroids on one's ship hull, or how systems with two suns played tricks on one's head.
After that, they packed up and set sails to the Omicrons. The chosen route was long, but safe. They would reach Alpha through the Taus and then quickly turn to the Sigmas, to enter Omicron 74 through Theta.
Then a freelancer ship by the callsign Reinhard Fester undocked from Malta. Gyp and Trenton knew the guy back from Texas.
The Freelancer docked at Valetta waving goodbye. James turned to Gyp.
After that, they packed up and set sails to the Omicrons. The chosen route was long, but safe. They would reach Alpha through the Taus and then quickly turn to the Sigmas, to enter Omicron 74 through Theta.
Quote:[29.09.2014 00:19:46] James.Trenton: Ok formed up with you
[29.09.2014 00:19:52] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Gyp: A fine day to hit the Taus don't you think my friend? *gypsie eats an apple sitting in a diner's table on the main room*.
[29.09.2014 00:20:49] James.Trenton: Yes Gyp.. It is.. Altho I cannot stop thinking about home right now.
[29.09.2014 00:21:11] James.Trenton: Your help is much appreciated though my old friend.
[29.09.2014 00:21:12] [TAZ]Telemakhos: It's been a while since we left Puerto Rico, aye, but think about all that's happened.
[29.09.2014 00:21:35] [TAZ]Telemakhos: If we're lucky we'll find a squid to interrogate *laughs*
[29.09.2014 00:22:41] James.Trenton: So if you dun mind me askin.. Where we headed?
[29.09.2014 00:22:46] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Well
[29.09.2014 00:22:57] [TAZ]Telemakhos: I have to avoid Kusari for obvious reasons.
[29.09.2014 00:23:14] [TAZ]Telemakhos: So I figured we better hit the outer Omicron ring instead.
[29.09.2014 00:23:16] James.Trenton: No doubt.. not a very safe place for me either.
[29.09.2014 00:23:30] [TAZ]Telemakhos: We're headed to Omicron 74 after all
[29.09.2014 00:24:39] [TAZ]Telemakhos: I plan on taking with me the Zoner shipline.
[29.09.2014 00:25:19] James.Trenton: Really? Where do you plan to take it?
[29.09.2014 00:25:50] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Well, that's classified. But what the hell... We're planning on renting shipyard space to the Colonials
[29.09.2014 00:26:21] [TAZ]Telemakhos: It's the nearest shipyard to Baffin, theirs.
[29.09.2014 00:27:34] [TAZ]Telemakhos: James... I think we're gonna need some extra help for this little act we're gonna put up.
[29.09.2014 00:27:56] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Lemme check of any good place to hire some space marines.
[29.09.2014 00:27:57] James.Trenton: What'd you have in mind?
[29.09.2014 00:29:01] [TAZ]Telemakhos: The Maltese mercenaries seem to be of some renown...
[29.09.2014 00:29:29] [TAZ]Telemakhos: I don't want to make a mess, just secure our in and our out of there with the holocron.
[29.09.2014 00:29:34] James.Trenton: Ya.. sure they are. Still I wouldn't have thought you Zoners would want to enlist their help?
[29.09.2014 00:30:10] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Well this is not a Zoner mission. This is a secession mission my friend.
[29.09.2014 00:30:29] James.Trenton: I see..
[29.09.2014 00:30:31] [TAZ]Telemakhos: This is the first step in the independization of TAZ from the Zoner bunch!
[29.09.2014 00:31:48] [TAZ]Telemakhos: So... how many extra blokes do you think makes sense?
[29.09.2014 00:31:49] James.Trenton: Well I'm sure you realize we can easily make contact with Malta.. are these mercenaries you speak of there?
[29.09.2014 00:32:07] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Yeah they're from Malta indeed.
[29.09.2014 00:32:22] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Which is just around this hole here.
[29.09.2014 00:33:27] [TAZ]Telemakhos: There it is... Planet Malta... I can already smell the Cardamine
[29.09.2014 00:33:36] James.Trenton: Ah yes and we know this place rather well.
Then a freelancer ship by the callsign Reinhard Fester undocked from Malta. Gyp and Trenton knew the guy back from Texas.
Quote:[29.09.2014 00:33:36] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Gypsie Skripto: Kallisti!
[29.09.2014 00:33:45] James.Trenton: Hola amigo!
[29.09.2014 00:33:45] Reinhard.Fester.: Gypsie!
[29.09.2014 00:34:06] Reinhard.Fester.: Been a while, I guess.
[29.09.2014 00:34:13] [TAZ]Telemakhos: It has!
[29.09.2014 00:34:29] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Last time we saw each other I was mining in Texas on this old piece of scrap.
[29.09.2014 00:34:48] Reinhard.Fester.: It IS quite literally a piece of scrap.
[29.09.2014 00:35:00] Reinhard.Fester.: With engines.'
[29.09.2014 00:35:01] [TAZ]Telemakhos: *Laughs*
[29.09.2014 00:35:10] Reinhard.Fester.: Well, I just came back from a hellish world.
[29.09.2014 00:35:14] Reinhard.Fester.: Called Omicron 99.
[29.09.2014 00:35:16] James.Trenton: Hello Fester.. good to see you again
[29.09.2014 00:35:27] [TAZ]Telemakhos: What happened?
[29.09.2014 00:35:39] Reinhard.Fester.: You ever seen a Nomad cruiser before?
[29.09.2014 00:35:48] Reinhard.Fester.: Or whatever those big fat ones are called?
[29.09.2014 00:35:52] [TAZ]Telemakhos: *Looks at Trenton*
[29.09.2014 00:35:53] James.Trenton: Aye.. in Puerto Rico recently in fact
[29.09.2014 00:35:58] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Oh yeah, I have.
[29.09.2014 00:36:07] Reinhard.Fester.: I had to see 6 of them.
[29.09.2014 00:36:15] Reinhard.Fester.: Along with 10 gunboats.
[29.09.2014 00:36:15] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Whaaaaaaaaat?!
[29.09.2014 00:36:26] Reinhard.Fester.: It's a miracle I'm still alive.
[29.09.2014 00:36:29] [TAZ]Telemakhos: The Horror!
[29.09.2014 00:36:34] James.Trenton: WOW.. you know it was just ONE of those things that managed to take down the GORDON!!
[29.09.2014 00:36:42] James.Trenton: You are very lucky my friend
[29.09.2014 00:37:04] Reinhard.Fester.: And I guess you could say I took 3 gunboats down before I had to make a run for it.
[29.09.2014 00:37:20] Reinhard.Fester.: I got here on 1 engine.
[29.09.2014 00:37:49] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Wow bro, well at least you live!
[29.09.2014 00:37:59] Reinhard.Fester.: Well, that's the good thing.
[29.09.2014 00:38:04] Reinhard.Fester.: At least I'm still breathing.
[29.09.2014 00:38:08] James.Trenton: Impressive.. just one gunboat, one cruiser and one fighter took out several Congress ships along with the flagship.
[29.09.2014 00:38:35] Reinhard.Fester.: Maybe you need to train your fighter pilots a little? I know most of their target practice comes from floating scrap...
[29.09.2014 00:38:37] James.Trenton: Too bad you weren't around could've used your skills that day no doubt
[29.09.2014 00:38:51] [TAZ]Telemakhos: I saw it all, he's not lying Fester
[29.09.2014 00:39:02] James.Trenton: Well no doubt training and practice are in order.. but you must know these were not your regular nomad patrols
[29.09.2014 00:39:14] James.Trenton: these were the elder ones.
[29.09.2014 00:39:20] Reinhard.Fester.: I heard about that onslaught from Xe and Juan. My god
[29.09.2014 00:39:38] James.Trenton: Yes was truly a nightmare.. Gyp and I were there to witness it first hand
[29.09.2014 00:39:51] Death: Corvinus was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[29.09.2014 00:40:04] James.Trenton: Its actually why you see me here on his ship instead of one of my own.
[29.09.2014 00:40:09] James.Trenton: oops
[29.09.2014 00:40:12] Reinhard.Fester.: Someone needs to go and find something that can reliably detect cloaked ships...they used that advantage to get into Puerto Ric
[29.09.2014 00:40:21] James.Trenton: Its actually why you see me here on his ship instead of one of my own.
[29.09.2014 00:40:39] [TAZ]Telemakhos: And I don't know what kind of fuel they use, but it seems to know no limits!
[29.09.2014 00:40:52] James.Trenton: Yes very true.. our only defense has come by using our own cloaks to bypass their watchful eyes
[29.09.2014 00:40:57] Reinhard.Fester.: I heard that they don't use fuel at all!
[29.09.2014 00:41:08] James.Trenton: I fear they still stay in Puerto Rico waiting to strike when the time is right again.
[29.09.2014 00:41:13] Reinhard.Fester.: Something about stellar energy and solar power...
[29.09.2014 00:41:47] Reinhard.Fester.: Unfortunately, they can bypass even the base gunners at Fortaleza.
[29.09.2014 00:41:57] James.Trenton: Aye as we saw
[29.09.2014 00:42:06] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Gypsie Skripto: Anybody home?
[29.09.2014 00:42:26] Reinhard.Fester.: I think some of the Crimson Cross are on patrol.
[29.09.2014 00:42:52] [TAZ]Telemakhos: Too bad they are not here
[29.09.2014 00:42:56] James.Trenton: Ah.. good perhaps we should meet with them?
[29.09.2014 00:43:15] [TAZ]Telemakhos: I need someone to let me know where to find a dozen or two of well trained soldiers around here
[29.09.2014 00:43:34] Reinhard.Fester.: Well, I can't help ye there, but maybe you could ask around!
[29.09.2014 00:43:59] Reinhard.Fester.: And don't look at me, I'm just lucky to have survived that encounter with the Nomads!
[29.09.2014 00:46:22] Reinhard.Fester.: Gotta set port at Valetta, the dockmaster didn't refuel my tank either.
[29.09.2014 00:46:31] Reinhard.Fester.: Good luck!
The Freelancer docked at Valetta waving goodbye. James turned to Gyp.
Quote:[29.09.2014 00:46:39] James.Trenton: I can find them for us
[29.09.2014 00:46:46] James.Trenton: I know the streets of Malta well
RE: The Cruise of the Telemakhos - JunkerTown - 10-27-2014
The Telemakhos moors at the docking fixture on Planet Malta.
James steps off the ship and onto the port making his way quickly to the exit.
He boards the light rail shuttle outside the starport as it pulls away from the station.
Once inside the city the train stops and the passengers disembark.
A short time later James is deep inside the inner streets of the city.
It's dark out and the streets are soaked by the rain still drizzling from the night sky.
A light but dense fog covers the ground as it flows between the building's corridors.
As he told Gypsie James does know these streets well and arrives at dark door.
Located in the back alley its unlit and unmarked appearing almost unused.
He centers himself in front of the door and stands motionless for a few seconds.
A small rivet in the door retracts as a tiny orange beam emits out.
It performs a retinal scan of James and turns off as the rivet covers the hole again.
The door unlocks and opens as James walks in.
An hour later James steps back into the street a large brutish stranger at his side.
He turns to the man and says...
Ok you know what to do.
I've sent you the ship details and where were meeting.
Gather your crew and bring them there.
Gypsie will be there to meet you.
The man nods at James and the two walk away in different directions.
James returns to the Telemakhos and tells Gypsie about finding him his marines.
Gypsie appears delighted..
RE: The Cruise of the Telemakhos - Gypsie Skripto - 11-06-2014
With those marines on board Gypsie and Trenton set sails from Omicron Alpha to Omicron Theta. Gyp had his doubts about flying through the systems that were GMG's battlefield against Outcasts at first, but Trenton reminded him that his ship had a cloak now, and that he shouldn't worry about such things. The trip was easy, they cloaked once when the long range scanners picked the presence of a Junker Marauder in the Sigmas, and then kept on towards Freeport Nine.
There they rested and re-supplied before heading to the Omicron 74 hole. The Zoner Guard system looked beautiful as always, though a little unpopulated. They didn't meet a single Zoner pilot on their way to Lavidia, where the Holocron and the Turkey Curse were waiting for them.
The Turkey Curse was a Corvo Cruiser that Gypsie and Dr. Mojo used in the past on a mission entrusted to them by Eris herself, or so the mad professor claimed. Once they finished it they docked it at Lavidia for maintenance. If what Gypsie wanted to do there succeeded, they would no longer need to bring their ships all the way to the Deep Omicrons for mantainance, and neither would they have to build them there. The Temporary Autonomous Zoners Ambassador planned to bring the Zoner shipline to Baffin so they could rent shipyard facilities to the Colonials and build them closer to Baffin, within the Independent Worlds. Should Sabbah not be able to provide such facilities, Viques Shipyard in Puerto Rico would work too.
Furthermore, and James Trenton didn't know about this yet, Gypsie planned to gift the Turkey Curse Corvo Cruiser to the Junker Congress, just as they gifted the Telemakhos Salvager to TAZ, as a token of their newly forged alliance, but first he wanted to bring both ships back to Baffin.
There they rested and re-supplied before heading to the Omicron 74 hole. The Zoner Guard system looked beautiful as always, though a little unpopulated. They didn't meet a single Zoner pilot on their way to Lavidia, where the Holocron and the Turkey Curse were waiting for them.
The Turkey Curse was a Corvo Cruiser that Gypsie and Dr. Mojo used in the past on a mission entrusted to them by Eris herself, or so the mad professor claimed. Once they finished it they docked it at Lavidia for maintenance. If what Gypsie wanted to do there succeeded, they would no longer need to bring their ships all the way to the Deep Omicrons for mantainance, and neither would they have to build them there. The Temporary Autonomous Zoners Ambassador planned to bring the Zoner shipline to Baffin so they could rent shipyard facilities to the Colonials and build them closer to Baffin, within the Independent Worlds. Should Sabbah not be able to provide such facilities, Viques Shipyard in Puerto Rico would work too.
Furthermore, and James Trenton didn't know about this yet, Gypsie planned to gift the Turkey Curse Corvo Cruiser to the Junker Congress, just as they gifted the Telemakhos Salvager to TAZ, as a token of their newly forged alliance, but first he wanted to bring both ships back to Baffin.
RE: The Cruise of the Telemakhos - Gypsie Skripto - 11-13-2014
After mooring the Telemakhos on the Zoner shipyard, Gyspie gave lear instructions to everybody. The most important objective was to avoid the use of violence. He had to make sure everything went on smoothly. He gathered up all twelve marines and JT.
Listen up lads, tis is what we gonna do. You stand ready on board the Telemakhos on the wait of my sign. If something happens to me, you'll just have to follow my steps to come to assist me. He looked at James. Trenton, I need you at the steer. Keep here prepped and ready in case we need a hasty retreat. If all goes how I pretend though, I'll be calling you to come to the main hangar with six of these men where your ride back to Baffin awaits, manned and checked to set sails south with meh Sallie. Gypsie smiled. All Hail Eris! The hired marines looked at each other struggling to comprehend. Trenton smirked. How did it go from there again? Oh right... All Hail Discordia! Heh.
The young Zoner Ambassador pressed the slid door button which opened with a psssst and giving a last look to the random bunch that got his back, he came down the platform out of the Sallie and into the Hangar.
Listen up lads, tis is what we gonna do. You stand ready on board the Telemakhos on the wait of my sign. If something happens to me, you'll just have to follow my steps to come to assist me. He looked at James. Trenton, I need you at the steer. Keep here prepped and ready in case we need a hasty retreat. If all goes how I pretend though, I'll be calling you to come to the main hangar with six of these men where your ride back to Baffin awaits, manned and checked to set sails south with meh Sallie. Gypsie smiled. All Hail Eris! The hired marines looked at each other struggling to comprehend. Trenton smirked. How did it go from there again? Oh right... All Hail Discordia! Heh.
The young Zoner Ambassador pressed the slid door button which opened with a psssst and giving a last look to the random bunch that got his back, he came down the platform out of the Sallie and into the Hangar.
RE: The Cruise of the Telemakhos - Gypsie Skripto - 01-19-2015
Gyp took his comm device out of his pocket. JT, listen up. I got the holocron, meet my guys at the hangar, the Turkey Curse is ready for you. He smiled at the thought of starting building TAZ ships closer to home. I'll be waiting with the Telemakhos outside the Shipyard...
And so it was that James Trenton and Gypsie Skripto concluded their little Omicron adventure, happily ended with a quiet and peaceful cruise back to Baffin. Once there, and with a humble celebration event, both groups formalized a secrtet alliance. the Telemakhos was to be a token of friendship from the Congress to TAZ, and likewise the Turkey Curse was a gift from Discordians to Congressmen.
And so it was that James Trenton and Gypsie Skripto concluded their little Omicron adventure, happily ended with a quiet and peaceful cruise back to Baffin. Once there, and with a humble celebration event, both groups formalized a secrtet alliance. the Telemakhos was to be a token of friendship from the Congress to TAZ, and likewise the Turkey Curse was a gift from Discordians to Congressmen.
RE: The Cruise of the Telemakhos - Gypsie Skripto - 01-27-2017
Encounter with BAF and BPA regarding Synth Weed and meeting with Maria from OSI:
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