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.
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