Chapter 4:Fast Forward

[ybn1197]

Madox shrugs. "I can pilot a starship, how difficult can an air-raft be?"

[SpinwardMarch]

Madox shrugs. "I can pilot a starship, how difficult can an air-raft be?"

Referee performs facepalm.

Ringer, you do have Pilot 1.

So, proceed with your plan...

[spanningtree]

Ringar

OCC: Okay, okay, I do have pilot-1 but thought and air raft was a different animal. Although, now that I think about, I think a sealed air raft can make LEO. Shrug.

If the plan sounds good to everyone let's get down to globe 5. If everyone jumps on the lift Ringar hits the button for globe 5.

[Jernau35]

Jrec

"That's a good plan," says the former marine.

"Then we take off, nuke the site from orbit, it's the only way...no...wait...that was a different mission."

[SpinwardMarch]

Maddox reminded the Referee that he is indeed able to fly the air/raft. So you folks sort that out.

You descend down the shaft, and arrive at Globe #5. Chiree asks, Is this where my nestmates are? Oh, I hope they are still alive. He looks anxious.

You leave the capsule and go down the corridor to the entrance of the globe. This globe contains a field of grass with a set of small huts, forming a recognizable chirper village. Chiree runs toward the large main entrance door.

What do you do?

[ybn1197]

Maddox chuckles, "Must be the right place." He moves forward and punches in the key to open the door.

[SpinwardMarch]

This is indeed the right place. Maddox enters the code (did you find it in the notes?).

Setting: Leading into each globe are two sets of doors, one set is large and one set has standard entry doors. The large doors are solid, and the smaller ones have small reinforced windows. The code unlocks each set of doors separately, from entry panels on each side of the doors.

Above the doors, accessed by a spiral staircase, is the viewing chamber, which has a thick glass window overlooking the contents of the globe.

Maddox unlocks the set of smaller doors designed to let staff and robots to enter the globe. Chiree dashes up to the unlocked door, and pulls it open. He chirps out a series of high-pitched sounds, and waits for an answer. Two voices reply back in a similar manner. They are here, and still alive!!

After a few more bits of conversation, two chirpers looking very similar to Chiree emerge from one of the huts, looking both scared and happy at the same time. Chriee runs up to them and starts conversing with them in their own language.

What are the humans doing?

[Jernau35]

Jrec

"How are we gonna get all three out? We had to sneak Chiree onto the sub. We can't do that with all three of them".

[spanningtree]

Ringar

We could keep them in the airraft? The cargo hold should be able to hold it, we throw a tarp over the top and put a 24/7 guard on it? Just a thought.

Ringar signals Chiree and his siblings to get a move on, pointing them to get on the lift ASAP.

[SpinwardMarch]

Chiree and friends run to to the group of humans. The two new chirpers look at all of you with some apprehension, but Chiree seems to reassure in their language.

Yes, there is that air/raft... but the sub is too small to hold it. You can "liberate" it...

While you figure out logistics, the Referee will look up the stats on air/rafts.

[spanningtree]

OCC: Assuming Ringar knows the range of an airraft, would it get them to where they need to drop of Chiree and family? Then back to their origin?

[SpinwardMarch]

See the ooc thread for air/raft info, and a suggestion. You will have to also convince the Chirpers to get in the air/raft. They associate it with their kidnapping.

[spanningtree]

OCC: Does Ringar remember seeing any outdoor clothing during their explorations of the top level.

Ringar

We'll, I think everything starts with us getting to the top of the base... Chiree, please have your siblings board the lift. To his comrades: Should we just take the air raft and head out, letting the sub know of course, or try re-boarding the sub with the aliens in tow?

[Jernau35]

I think we bought cold weather gear before we set out, didn't we?. I think...

[SpinwardMarch]

You had to be wearing cold weather gear when you exited the sub. There is more, and perhaps better quality, cold weather gear located in Area 21 (near the air/raft repair space). Since you want to take the air/raft (area 6), making a slight detour for suits is possible. The air/raft is located on an elevator that goes up to the Upper Lab Deck. From there, you can leave.

[ybn1197]

Maddox nods at Ringar. "I think that the best plan given how many of Chiree's family we have. And more cold gear is a good idea."

[SpinwardMarch]

So that is your plan. "Whatcha doing?"

[Jernau35]

Jrec

Jrec frowns, puzzled. "So we are taking the air/raft? Or we're going by sub?"

"I reckon the air/raft makes more sense. The locals don't like Chirpers. We had a hard enough time smuggling one all the way here. Three all the way back would be nightmare."

"Let's just get out of here as fast as we can".

[SpinwardMarch]

Taking the air/raft is the fastest way to leave. If you land somewhere that has communications facilities, you can contact and dismiss the sub (and also make sure they are paid in full). Chiree, Chaania, and Chendee will very reluctantly get in the specimen transport pod; they can travel in there without needing cold weather gear.

The air/raft can get you anywhere on Vanejen.

Where will you go first?

[spanningtree]

Ringar

I think we should take the Chiree and family home first, release ourselves from that burden and cash in if possible. Thoughts?

OCC: Is Ringar able to locate any cold weather clothing on the top level?