DE Chpt 3

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==Chapter 3 - Danger Everywhere==
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14 March 3050
System 119628
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"Stravag!!!!" Warrior Dolph cursed as the worst stench he had ever smelled hit him like a sledgehammer and almost made him retch. He stepped aside so that the former Clan engineers could pass by and try to get the air scrubber back online. What he assumed were the Overlord engineers directing the former Clan engineers to where the equipment was located. He took the time to look around at the gathered Spheroids and he could easily pick out the "warriors" from the lower caste. His eyes easily noted that while everyone was dressed the same and sported side arms, the "warriors" walked with a confidence in the way they wore their weapons. He nudged one of his Point mates and thrust his chin towards the cradled Battlemechs. "Worse equipment than we would give solahma troops."
"Locusts, Wasps, and Stingers. They look old and worn out." Warrior Cheka replied
A voice behind them said "They are worn out and old. But they are all fully functional."
 
Both Warrior Dolph and Warrior Cheka turned to see Major William Mitchell standing behind them with Star Captain Branden. They both bowed their heads slightly expecting some sort of punishment, be it verbal or physical. But both were surprised when neither came. If the roles were reversed and a "prisoner" had done as they, they would not have hesitated to punish the infraction.
Major William Mitchell read the looks and said "Relax, you just stated the truth. No harm in doing that. I would love for my people to have the best equipment, but I lack that ability to make it happen."
Star Captain Branden spoke next "Warrior Dolph, Cheka, I think it is time for both of you to join the engineers and assist them." Both nodded but also noted the Star Captains eyes and it said they could expect a chewing out later.
Major Mitchell tapped Star Captain Branden on the arm and gestured they leave the Dropship. A couple of reasons, they were just in the way and he did not want to spend another second in the stench. Once back inside the Jumpship and the door sealed, Major Mitchell said "Tell me more about your culture, Clan Wolf and their customs."
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15 March 3050
"We were able to restore the Dropships air scrubber. It will take many days to remove the odor. It would be quicker to lock everything down and just vent the interior to vacuum and then restore atmosphere. It would at least kill all the odor producing bacteria." Tech Raines said
"That would consume most of our available water to do so." Star Captain Branden replied
"It would, Star Captain. There is a asteroid belt in this system. We could locate one of ice and bring it back aboard." Tech Raines said
"We do not have the mining equipment nor proper EVA suits for that sort of task." Star Captain Branden replied
"Aff, we do not, but we do have two points of Battle Armor. They can accomplish the task." Tech Raines said
"What are Battle Armor?" Major Mitchell asked
"It is what Point Commander Trisha and her people wear into battle. They are in the cargo bay inside transport containers." Star Captain Branden said
"Show me." Major Mitchell replied
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They located Point Commander Trisha and had her open up the container holding her suit of Battle Armor. Major Mitchell looked at the large humanoid suit. "Is it armed?"
"It is battle ready. Battle Caw left hand, Anti Personnel mount left arm, Small Laser on right arm, twin short range missile launcher with two reloads. They have a ninety meter jump range and max speed of 10.8 kilometers per hour." Point Commander Trisha replied 
"You wear one of these into battle?" Major Mitchell asked
"Aff." Point Commander Trisha replied
"Seems suicidal." Major Mitchell said
"I would gladly battle one of your Battlemechs solo." Point Commander Trisha baited
"Can they be disarmed?" Major Mitchell asked
"Aff, the weapons can be removed." Point Commander Trisha replied 
"Then make it happen. We still have a few days recharging and if it speeds up getting rid of that smell all the better." Major Mitchell said
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