Mountain-range

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Desert Planet

Deleted User 28-Nov-20 03:08 PM

*Jammie reached the mountain range with him and looked at him* “You just said your self you people did this not us, you did this by trying to gain power.” (edited)

Kal'cesh Cetack BOT 28-Nov-20 03:10 PM

"I did nothing, I was simply lead scientist in the council. I did nothing but research your behaviour." *He stood on a ledge looking over the plains, seeing the dragon crawl in the distance.* "Hm, an alpha..." *Jammie couldn't see, but there was a faint red line going over the back of the creature.*

Deleted User 28-Nov-20 03:11 PM

“What are we doing up here?” *He sat down and took one of his pips off leaving it by a rock making sure he was not seen doing it.* (edited)

Kal'cesh Cetack BOT 28-Nov-20 03:14 PM

*He didn't notice it and turned to him.* "We are going somewhere, and this is the safest passage, unless you want to go through that." *He pointed to the distance, trees were growing and decaying at incredible rates.* "There is still temporal fallout present, I advise to avoid it."

Deleted User 28-Nov-20 03:19 PM

*He stood up* “Just lead the way and stop talking other wise we are going to grow old with out the help of what ever that thing is.”

Kal'cesh Cetack BOT 28-Nov-20 03:20 PM

*He smiled a bit, amused by his attitude.* "After you." *He gestured to a cave enterance.*

Deleted User 28-Nov-20 03:22 PM

“I am not going first, I don’t know what’s in there and it is dark.”

Kal'cesh Cetack BOT 28-Nov-20 03:26 PM

*He chuckled deeply.* "Alright then." *He entered the cave.* "See, all safe." *He walked into the #cave, the guards waiting for Jammie to follow him.*

Deleted User 28-Nov-20 03:26 PM

*Jammie followed him in dropping anther pip at the entrance casually*

PO3. Richard Hughes 28-Nov-20 04:56 PM

*Hughes helps the Doctor up the slopes of the mountain as necessary, keeping an eye out for any signs of movement that aren't Tree Whack-A-Mole.*

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 04:56 PM

"Stay alerted, we are in their turf now." *he sighs* "This is like a siege, disatvantages everywhere"

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 04:56 PM

"Weapons hot." *He set his rifle to a higher setting than before.* "Eyes open."

Lt. Girak Mayott 28-Nov-20 04:57 PM

*Rownan is glad for the assistance as he climbs the terrain, weapon still in hand.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 28-Nov-20 04:57 PM

[D] *The malkonian Soldier opened fire rapidly. So rapid it made them keep Thier heads down*

CWO1. J. Jordan BOT 28-Nov-20 04:57 PM

*Jordan stayed with them looking around keeping an eye out.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 04:57 PM

*Sa'val held up the hand signal for patrol formation and, realizing that no one might be used to that, mutters quietly but enough to be heard.* "Take up a column formation, spread out. Jordan covers our six." (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 04:58 PM

*jasom holds his rifle up, keeping watch telepathically of their surroundings*

PO3. Richard Hughes 28-Nov-20 04:58 PM

*Hughes moves slightly out of line as he dives for cover, his spacing not quite the same as those around him - even spacings and straight lines are clear signs of people.*

Kal'cesh Cetack BOT 28-Nov-20 04:59 PM

[D] *A random bullet! He passed right past Stryker, almost hitting his ear.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 04:59 PM

*Sa'val finds cover easily, the shots sailing over the groups head. Behind his own rock he takes aimed shots at the Malkonian's cover to keep their head down.* "Jason, Hughes, advance and take him down." (edited)

*Sa'val is unphased as almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, though his favorite desert boonie hat is singed now.* (edited)

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:00 PM

"I'm getting a little tired of this!" *Tim was behind a rock as he'd called out- the honorable way for his enemy to fight would be to straight up have a marksman battle, but it didn't look like that was gonna happen. He popped his head from cover at the side, firing to disable.*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:01 PM

*Takes cover aiming at the Makonian's position, aiming to disturb his position. Though firing a little low.* "It's not ideal, that's for sure lad." *after firing, taking cover behind his rock again.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 05:01 PM

*he nods and starts crawling from. Cover to cover* "i know where we can get a clear shot" *he mumbles while keeping a lock on the makonian*

PO3. Richard Hughes 28-Nov-20 05:02 PM

"Aye, sir." *Hughes rises to a kneeling position, laying down rapid covering fire while Isker moves.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:02 PM

*Sa'val, confident in the professionalism of the other two, takes a second to keep track of all of the Away Team.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 28-Nov-20 05:02 PM

[D] *the malkonian Fired once very nearly hitting isker*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:03 PM

"Do we have any explosives?!" *He called while firing at the Makonian.* "Satchel charges? Photon grenades? At this point, even a smoke grenade would help!"

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:04 PM

"I have grenades." *Sa'val looked to Max.* "Engineer, anything larger?"

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:04 PM

"Sir, can I ask for a training course on how not to get shot at? Think I missed that one." *He remarked, taking aim and shooting at the Malkonian, laying down covering fire in bursts.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 28-Nov-20 05:04 PM

[D] *The malkonian just kept firing*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:04 PM

"...standard procedure is to fire back!"

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 05:05 PM

[D] *The mountainside started to shake violently.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:05 PM

*Sa'val smirked at the humor under fire. Just as the Malkonian popped out from cover again, Sa'val was ready and fired at the exposed head of the soldier.*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:05 PM

"I have charges, a smoke grenade. I also have jamming equipment on me, sir." *he remarked, taking a second to aim at the position.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 05:05 PM

"as expectes, his vision is good" *he peeks over a cover* "but he wont be having it for long" *he aims, but way over the makonian* "Saval, i am snuffing him out, take the shot!" *he fires a concsntrated shot above the makonian into a wall which explodes om contact, letting debris falling upon him*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:06 PM

"Stryker! Toss up one of your grenades when I say so- I'm going to attempt something... probably dangerous; keep your heads down!" *He waited a moment, then called out.* "Now!"

PO3. Richard Hughes 28-Nov-20 05:06 PM

*Hughes gets down and starts to crawl towards Isker, hoping to take up a position about a dozen metres from him.* "We could request orbital support! Shipboard phaser beams landing would definitely make the enemy think twice!"

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:06 PM

*Sa'val had prepared the grenade and flung it upwards as instructed.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 28-Nov-20 05:06 PM

[D] *The mountainside shook violently*

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Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:07 PM

*Tim fired, detonating the grenade- even if it didn't **harm** the Makonian, it would prove as a distraction.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:07 PM

*Sa'val grabbed the rock he was using as cover when the mountain shook.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 05:08 PM

"Aww crap what now?" *he looks around and gets on his knees*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:08 PM

*Max did the same, surprised at the shockwave it sent out though*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:09 PM

*Tim gripped the mountainside- he was almost **sure** he hadn't caused that...*

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 05:09 PM

[D] *Debris from the top of the mountain started to fall down on them.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:10 PM

"Falling debris! We need to find the cave entrance. If they are putting up this holding action, we must be close. Anyone see anything?" *Sa'val looked at the mountainside.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 05:10 PM

"Earthquake!" *he grits his teeth and starts running towards the nearest wall* "last contact was in that direction!" *he pointed ahead of them*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:11 PM

"Could be a diversion! It's most likely in the general area though." *he said in agreement with the Lieutenant, crouching behind cover* (edited)

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:12 PM

"Proceed on that basis. Bounding..." *Sa'val stopped himself, once again about to order something they hadn't practiced.* "Jason, forward. Hughes cover his advance. Next up is the Commander. Then on down the line. Find that cave!" (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 05:13 PM

*he nods and heads up ahead, rifle ready and listening to his senses*

Lt. Iron Forge 28-Nov-20 05:13 PM

[Hughes]*Hughes lays down covering fire for Isker. He has been trained in this, I just didn't understand earlier because I'm dumb* (edited)

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:14 PM

*No one blames Hughes since Sa'val didn't manage to host that cross department training like he had hoped.*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:14 PM

"Sir, If they're using comms Ah can use my jamming equipment to block it. Assuming it's the case, the soldier could lead us back there to recieve new orders." *he suggested* (edited)

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 28-Nov-20 05:15 PM

[D] *Suddenly a rock fell unexpectedly that hit Hughes on the head rendering him unconscious*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:16 PM

"Good idea, Engineer. Try that and..." *Sa'val watched the rock fall knock out the Petty Officer.* "Hughes is down! Doc, with me!" *Sa'val stood up and moved forward to take the position Hughes had been using as cover, standing by to provide return fire, though the Malkonian Solider has gone silent.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 05:17 PM

*he looked ahead and senses something human*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:17 PM

"I need some time to set it up. I'll try and locate a semi defensible position." *He looked around for a spot covered from the top and one side, an overhang of sorts.*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:18 PM

*Tim followed in the aforementioned order, taking a spot down the way. He felt almost guilty for the grenade fiasco, but he was mostly sure- no, almost **positive** a standard photon grenade couldn't have caused it...*

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 05:21 PM

[D] *The mountain stopped shaking and the cave was revealed.*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:22 PM

*Max began setting up his equipment, within a minute jamming the communications of most devices, setting it to avoid the frequency they were on.* (edited)

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:22 PM

"Jiminy Christmas..." *Tim looked at the cave, eyes a bit widened. Of course it wasn't **impossible,** but still an impressive fear of pseudo-engineering.*

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 05:24 PM

*he raises a hand* "Opening spotted!" *he points to the cave*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:24 PM

*Sa'val looked up from his cover in amazement that the mountain had stopped shaking.* "Right. Well. Rally up, Team. Jason get ready to breach that entrance. Commander right behind him as cover. Engineer, get up front behind them and ready with your charges in case we need them." *As Dr Row stabilized Hughes, Sa'val leaned down to prop the Petty Officer in a seated position and then hoists the unconscious Security Member in a fireman's carry.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 05:25 PM

*he positions himself at the wall besides the entrance and nods to saval, exhaling*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:26 PM

"Jamming is set. Understood" *he quickly set the device to notify him if it got disabled and moving quickly, stacking up behind Tim* (edited)

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:27 PM

*Tim took a position behind Jason, instead of his rifle, brandishing his sidearm- there would probably be less room indoors.* "Right behind you, Mr. Isker."

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 05:29 PM

*he inhales* "On my mark. 3." *he continues with his fingers. 2. 1. He waves forward and heads around the corner*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:29 PM

*Sa'val took up a position behind the rest, holding his pistol out in front of him in one hand as he secures Hughes on his shoulders with the other. Doctor Row is behind him with CWO1 Jordan taking up the rear and watching their backs for any contacts.*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 05:31 PM

*He had his hand on Tim's shoulder, his sidearm in his other hand indicating he was ready for breaching. Waiting for him to enter.*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 05:32 PM

*Tim followed within respectable parameters of distance- both not too close, yet ready to support.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 05:33 PM

*As Isker moved into #cave, the rest of the team, excellently stacked and moving as one, followed in.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 28-Nov-20 05:33 PM

*Well shoot. Hugh is down but like Sa’val said all is well and Row did his job.*

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 06:33 PM

*he stands outside the cave and looks to the sky* *"Shouldnt have let him on the ship. he played us"*

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 06:35 PM

[D] *A dragon landed near him, it was a young one, curious as he looked at Jason.*

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 06:35 PM

*he was far to done with the current situation as he looked to the dragon* (what size is he?) *he reaches out telepathically* \*"I am no enemy, go your ways." (edited)

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 06:39 PM

"Can't even make a generator backfire" *he mumbled to himself.*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 06:40 PM

*Tim followed behind, uniform a bit bloody and ribbed, with his jacket over his shoulder, wearing his undershirt on the desert planet.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 06:40 PM

*Sa'val exited the cave and set Hughes gingerly down on the ground.* "Have we made contact?" (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 06:41 PM

*he points to the dragon*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 06:41 PM

"I've contacted the Athena for exfil, Lieutenant. Now it's just a matter of time."

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 06:41 PM

[D] *The dragon turned its head towards them, slowly approching, being quite cautious with good intentions.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 06:42 PM

*Sa'val looked at the dragon curiously.* "Well...not that kind, Jason, but...good work, I suppose." *Sa'val walked back into the cave.*

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 06:43 PM

*he walks towards the dragon slowly, holding up a hand* *"we mean you no harm"* *there was grief in his mental voice*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 06:44 PM

*Tim was silent, looking down at his bloodied knife and shoulder. All that training, and when it came down to it, he faltered. He could've saved the captain if he'd acted sooner- this mission was his idea, after all. He sheathed the knife, and sat on a rock, head hanging a bit.*

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 06:44 PM

[D] *The dragon went a bit closer, his breathing could be heard quite clearly now as his size (16x25x6m) really became clear.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 06:45 PM

*he stops and stares into the dragons eyes in silence*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 06:46 PM

*Sa'val exited the cave and flopped the legs of the unconscious hostage taker on the ground. He looked around at all of the downcast faces. He didn't need to be Jason to feel the mood.* "I want you all to know that you did your duty to the best of your ability. Captain Walker..." *A pause. Collected his thoughts and kept himself from breaking.* "...would be proud of the work you have done and the sacrifices you have made. Know that there was nothing more that we could have given." (edited)

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 06:47 PM

*He disagreed with that statement, though he didn't voice it. He walked away to his jamming equipment and began packing it up*

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 06:49 PM

[D] *The dragon looked at the Galactric, his head turning a darker red. He approched the unconcious lizard and sniffed a bit, he then looked at Sa'val with a curious look as to ask if he killed him or not.*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 06:49 PM

*Tim stood, the sound of sand crunching under his feet as he stepped toward Sa'val.* "I... I could have saved him, if I had acted sooner. If I'd just... broken through, if I'd- if I'd have just... gotten to him sooner, this whole unfortunate situation..."

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 06:50 PM

"Dont attack him, he is curious." *jason turns around*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 06:53 PM

*Sa'val shook his head and made a motion to shoo the dragon away before turning to Tim. He spoke in a quiet voice to avoid being overheard. The Vulcan Hybrid's sense of decency and respect for the Chain of Command still in place.* "Commander, there is absolutely nothing that you could have done. The Engineer tried his best, putting himself in danger to get that shield down. The hostage taker had this planned. You have done your best. That is all that could have been asked. If...you would prefer, I can compete the AAR ((After Action Report)) on this for you. You did mention command of this team was my responsibility, after all. If anything, you should be blaming me for this failure."

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 06:55 PM

"There is no one to blame, we just followed his script." *he looks down to the lizard* "And now the makonians have high tech weaponary."

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 06:55 PM

[D] *The dragon exhaled sharply, blowing Sa'val's hair into a mess. It then went back to the Galactric, laying around the unconcious body as to guard it in a way.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 06:56 PM

*Sa'val ran a hand absently through his hair.*

Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 06:57 PM

*Tim shook his head, then sighed deeply. He took the sheath off his shoulder- it **wasn't'*** **the heirloom knife he said it was- just a copy. He handed it to Sa'val, looking a bit defeated. It was his now. *"I'll take whatever blame there is to be had- I'm sure JAG will have an investigation into the Captain's death. I'll be the one to take full responsibility. I have to write a report for JAG anyway. I appreciate your assistance- you know, I actually thought you hated me for a while. I didn't know why: whether it was my age, or the* 'silver spoon,** people say I have... but you don't- you're a Vulcan, and above that, a soldier. I'm happy to have worked with you. I want you to have this- I have a couple more..."

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 07:02 PM

*He finished breaking down his equipment, and walked back to the group.* "With all due respect, Commander. Ah expect everyone will be investigated for this. No matter who takes the blame for it, it's the person who has the worst record that usually takes the damage."

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 07:03 PM

"That would be me then." *he just shrugs*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 07:03 PM

*Sa'val nodded, internally touched at the gesture as he secured the article to his plate carrier with some of the fibercord he had on his right shoulder. He considered his reply silently.* "It is an honor, Commander. I assure you, I hold no ill will. You have done the best that you could. You should trust me on that. After all, as a Vulcan I can see the logic of my own words." *Sa'val offered a slight smirk, showing a bit of his human side.*

CWO1. J. Jordan BOT 28-Nov-20 07:03 PM

*Jordan joined the rest and just looked out into the distance*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 07:05 PM

"We'll have to trade stories, lad." *he said to Jason.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 28-Nov-20 07:06 PM

*Rownan was the last to leave the cave and wiped his eyes as they were a little red from the tears. Hopefully no one else was hurt. Probably more mental than physical pain at the moment.*

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 07:06 PM

"We better dont, dont want admirals hunt you down." *he smirks slightly*

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 07:07 PM

[D] *The tail of the dragon flicked Jason in the face, why? I don't know, the writer just thought it would be funny.*

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Lt Cmdr. Tim Arden 28-Nov-20 07:08 PM

*Tim sat on the ground- genuine tears falling, for the first time since his mother died. He barely knew Jammie, but deeply respected the man, and he was the only one he confided in about his desire to one day captain a ship. He felt like he could have done more- and the failure was what hit him the most. He sobbed quietly, wiping the tears from his eyes as he tried to hide it from his teammates. It didn't matter, though- it was definitely visible.*

Lt. JG Max Leòideach 28-Nov-20 07:10 PM

*He chuckled* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 28-Nov-20 07:11 PM

*he grins* "Oh you think you are funny huh?" *he looks to the dragon*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 28-Nov-20 07:11 PM

*Sa'val pat Tim on the shoulder once, softly.*

Lt. Xander Spica 28-Nov-20 07:14 PM

[D] *The dragon simply puffed and continued to guard the body of Kal'cech.*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 02:45 PM

[D] *After a while the dragon stood up and walked to the edge of the range, still eyeing the team. He was curious if they'd follow or not...*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 02:46 PM

*jason shrugs* "Eh whatever, not like we cant beamed away anyways." *he follows the dragon in some distance*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 02:48 PM

[D] *The dragon followed up the range, eventually reaching some dusted over ruins that resembled a giant fighting arena.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 02:49 PM

*jason leaned forward and looks down upon the arena* "Wow, so people did live here once huh?"

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 02:51 PM

[D] *The dragon glided down and circled the arena, eventually laying down on a nest of some sorts.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 02:52 PM

*it took him some time to follow him, cause humanoids cant normally fly as he walks through the ruins of the arena*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 02:53 PM

[D] *There were some skeletons from other species, besides all that some technology that was still active. Though it's purpose was unclear.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 02:55 PM

*he kneels down in front of one skeleton and scans it and the tech, making detailed scans of it for later examinaitions*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:06 PM

[D] *The skeleton was about 25 years old, a creature that died at age 5. Estimations were it could grow 6 times the size it was now. As for the tech? It was a simple switch to open the gates buried under the sand.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:14 PM

*he stands up* "Rest in peace." *he sighs and moves ahead*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:16 PM

[D] *The dragon followed him and flew over him as he layed down infront of Jason, blocking his path.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:20 PM

*he looks up to the dragon* "So, what will we do now?"

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:22 PM

[D] *He didn't reply and just looked him in the eyes.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:23 PM

*he put the tricorder and rifle to the side and then dropped both phasers* "I mean you no harm."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:25 PM

[D] *The dragon looked at the weapons and got a bit closer, his head less then a few inches away from Jason's*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:26 PM

"Ok ok wait." *he grabs behind him and drops the knife, but already tenses up to jump to the side*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:30 PM

[D] *The dragon simply put his head against Jason's, an act of compassio? Maybe trust. It was unclear at this time, but what was clear was that the colours of the dragon became more reminisant of those of Jason's uniform.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:33 PM

*jason closes his eyes and leans his head against the dragons* "You have been lonely huh?"

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:34 PM

[D] *He pulled back and layed down, looking around at their seroundings.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:35 PM

*he looks around* "You live here huh? In these ruins?" *he chuckles* "It has a certain charm. But this is an arena." *he looks to the dragon, examining its body*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:36 PM

[D] *The dragon had small spikes all over, some scars around it's torso and neck and his tail had some spikes similar to those of a Stegosaurus. He then looked back at Jason with a look that showed that it was indeed his home.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:38 PM

"You fought here too?" *he looks around the arena* "For entertainment? No, that would be meaningless. A ritual or so maybe?" *he looks to the dragon* "Looks like you have been through a lot."

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 29-Nov-20 03:39 PM

[D] *Sa'val had made sure that Jason had not left on his own and ordered one of the others to follow as they waited on the Athena to return to nearby orbit to beam them back up.*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:40 PM

[D] *The dragon looked at a tray of cubes in the distance, as to indicate they would find their anwsers there.*

PO3 Richard Hughes BOT 29-Nov-20 03:42 PM

*Hughes begins to stir. He groans a little. In subconscious defiance of established tropes, he does not ask 'where am I?'.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:43 PM

*he follows the line of sight of the dargon and looks ahead* "Cubes? Or cages." *he makes carefull steps while he walks over to the cubes*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:44 PM

[D] *They were small white cubes, no bigger then a dice. They seemed to be in some sort of console as storage.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:45 PM

*he kneels down in front of them and inspects them.* "A storage unit?" *he reaches out his hand but doesnt touch them yet as he looks to the dragon*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:46 PM

[D] *The dragon just looked at Jason and then at the cubes.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:47 PM

*he then takes on of the cubes and turns to the dragon so that he can see what he is doing as he carefully inspects it*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 29-Nov-20 03:51 PM

*Sa'val strode over to Hughes.* "Do not try to move too much. You have been injured by a rock slide. The Doctor has seen to your injuries."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:51 PM

[D] *The dragon put a claw in the sand and twisted it, as to indicate what to do with it.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:52 PM

*he watches the dragon and then looks to the cube* "Ah, i understand." *he twists the cube carefully with one hand*

PO3. Richard Hughes 29-Nov-20 03:53 PM

*Hughes remains still, as instructed, wincing as he opens his eyes.* "Well, thank him for me, sir, but please tell him it didn't work and my head still hurts like the blazes." (edited)

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:54 PM

[D] *As the cube twisted a hologram popped up, showing all data regarding the Klacg-Vor trials.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:54 PM

"An information storage." *he sits down and goes through the data*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 29-Nov-20 03:57 PM

"That is understandable. We will ensure you have proper recuperation back in Sickbay once we return. How much do you remember of what happened?"

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 03:58 PM

[D] *The data said that the Klacg-Vor trials were all about proving yourself to be a warrior as a civilian, this wouldn't make you a warrior but you'd get to leave with you life. The dragon was filed as one of the creatures that were sparred with to prove yourself. If you failed, you'd die, if you succeeded to contain the creature, you won.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 03:59 PM

"So you were fighting in here with his people huh?" *he grins a bit* "Do you wish to test me, mighty one?" *he looks to the dragon*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 04:00 PM

[D] *He puffed and layed down, he was clearly done with fighting.* (edited)

PO3 Richard Hughes BOT 29-Nov-20 04:01 PM

*Hughes rolls over and pushes himself up to his knees.* "I remember... we were under fire. Commander Arden had just started a rock fall with a grenade. I think something hit me..." *Hughes looks at his surroundings. They're not on the mountain any more.* "Shit... am I hallucinating, or is there an officer talking to a dragon over there?"

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 04:01 PM

"Thought so." *he nods* "At some time we all grow tired of fighting, and with the ones challenging gone, i can imagine you are done with it."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 04:03 PM

[D] *He layed down his head and closed it eyes, apperantly it trusted them enough to let down its guard with them around.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 04:05 PM

*he looks around and stands up again* "Hm, this is your home, but why? A cave would be safer, this is very open, what could it be that makes this more home to you then a safe spot? Convinience? A feeling of belonging?"

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 04:07 PM

[D] *The dragon stayed silent, as the sun started to set there was some buzzing in the distance. Some lights turned on and some pilars around the arena lit up.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 04:08 PM

*he sat down in front of the dragon* "Hm, you have something you protect here dont you? That you cant move away."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 04:09 PM

[D] *He looked at him in disbelief, they just met more then a mile away on the mountains, of course he could leave. (Writers note: )*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 04:11 PM

(the dragon, but maybe not what lays in the arena xD) *he chuckles* "Hey dont blame me for fishing in the dark, i never talked to a dragon before."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 04:12 PM

[D] *He puffed and layed back down his head again. The pilars powered up and a forcefield domed over the arena, it had a light green hue.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 04:14 PM

*he looks up* "I see, you couldnt leave here once you had to fight. A cage."

PO3. Richard Hughes 29-Nov-20 04:14 PM

*Hughes watches from a distance incredulously.* (edited)

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 29-Nov-20 04:29 PM

*Sa'val nodded.* "Lieutenant Isker is initiating first contact with an indigenous being, yes. Though to what end, I am not certain."

PO3. Richard Hughes 29-Nov-20 04:36 PM

*Hughes succeeds in sitting up, unhooking his helmet to rub his aching head.* "No, nor am I. He'd better get back from there soon, or he'll be chargrilled."

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 29-Nov-20 04:41 PM

"I am hoping that the Engineering Ensign will be able to keep that from happening but...we still have Doctor Ch'ranirh should the need arise." (edited)

PO3. Richard Hughes 29-Nov-20 04:45 PM

"I suppose so."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 04:46 PM

[D] *The dragon looked up as it was just another part of the cycle. Apparently it was a shield, not a caging mechanism. Though the dragon couldn't say that, now could he?* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 04:48 PM

*he looks around* "Hm, sun is setting, deserts tend to get cold pretty fast." *he looks to the dragon* "A weather shield maybe? Though id imagine that it wasnt like this in the past."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 04:53 PM

[D] *A deep growl could be heard in the distance, the shield was for more then just weather, even now.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 04:54 PM

"Oh?." *he looks up* "Guess there are even larger ones out there."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 04:56 PM

[D] *The dragon didn't seem to be bothered in the slightest, it just layed there, going to sleep.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 04:57 PM

"Hm, you know you are save in here huh?"

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:02 PM

[D] *There was stomping in the distance, followed by the same type of growl, only much, much closer.*

PO3. Richard Hughes 29-Nov-20 05:02 PM

"Uh... I think we need to get moving."

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:03 PM

*he looks to the dragon* "Hm." *he shurgs and sits down*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 29-Nov-20 05:04 PM

"The Athena will be here momentarily. The possibility of interference from the cave is too significant to allow for extraction from inside."

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:06 PM

(meanwhile jason probably camps at the safest ground spot xD)

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:08 PM

[D] *A creatures head hovered over the arena. Its head was almost the size of the dragon laying down. A claw set foot on the field, blocking out the light. It was basically a very, very big komodo dragon.*

PO3. Richard Hughes 29-Nov-20 05:09 PM

"No, no, no... We do not need this." *Hughes scrambles unsteadily to his feet, checking his weapon.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:11 PM

*jason looks up and whistles* "Wow, amazing." *he heard his heart pounding but refrained from doing anything rash*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 29-Nov-20 05:12 PM

[D] *Sa'val continued to act in a manner commiserate with his status until the Athena arrived (NPC).*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:14 PM

[D] *The big dragon moved slowly over the arena, the forcefield as its footing. Every step shook the earth as it moved. When it passed the tail of the beast slid over the field, letting it crackle.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:15 PM

"Looks like either mama came home or someone else is getting curious" *he grins, his inner scientist being excited*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:24 PM

[D] *The dragon looked up, his colour turning back to normal.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:27 PM

"Someone you know?" *he grins a bit* "Oh no, dont tell me its your mom"

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:28 PM

[D] *He puffed and layed his head down, it most definatly was not, it didn't even have wings.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:30 PM

"Okay okay, my bad." *he chuckles* "Guess you both dont fear each other, i wonder why. Or do you just dont care?"

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:31 PM

[D] *He looked up, not giving a care in the world. He absolutly didn't care.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:32 PM

*he grins and stands up again, wandering across the arena*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:33 PM

[D] *There wasn't much else to note, just the data cubes were a point of interest.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:34 PM

*he went back to the cubes and went through them*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:36 PM

[D] *All of them had different colours, all indicating different files and happenings. It was a complete and proper database on the Galactrics.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:37 PM

*since he didnt had anything better to do he opened one and began reading*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:38 PM

[D] *This one was about the study of warriors, a course of 200 years and all of it's students. Among them was Kal'cech. There were tactical strategies, fighting techniques, finishers, even weapon descriptions in this study. All from differnt species in one study.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:41 PM

*he grins a bit while flying over the records*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:44 PM

[D] *There was quite some data, maybe it'll be worth training these techniques one day.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:44 PM

*he puts the cube in a pocket and gets another one* "Maybe i can make a holoprogram out of that one."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:45 PM

[D] *Oh boi, with fun also comes boring. Time to read up on some architecture!*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:46 PM

*he sighs* "Ok thats for the architects, but also good for the holoprogram." *he grins and picks up another one*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 05:48 PM

[D] *This one was about the biology of the Galactrics. Quite advanced at that. Multiple respitory systems and organs. If one system failed, the back-up would take over.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 05:49 PM

"Resiliant species. He probably could have taken a shot at lethal levels." *he nods* "Well now i know how to form my training partner." *he grins and grabs the next*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 06:14 PM

[D] *Oh boi, exobiology time! The dragon's biology was very similar to that of the Galactrics, apart from the fact that the dragon had wings and a tail.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 06:15 PM

"Now, you are interesting." *he studies the files further*

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 06:17 PM

[D] *The file went on as to how they were used as sparring partners and as pets. There was even their basic gnome and some basic needs for the survival of the species.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 06:18 PM

*he smirks a bit and looks up* "Hm, its a shame that you cant come with us, but maybe, if T'Pel isnt taking my head for this one, one of your kind could see the stars."

Lt. Xander Spica 29-Nov-20 06:19 PM

[D] *The dragon rolled over and layed on its side. It was sleeping.*

Lt. Jason Isker 29-Nov-20 06:20 PM

*he chuckles* "She will kill me for it, but with this data it shouldnt be impossible." *he nods a bit*

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Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 04:15 AM

[D] *The dragon shifted a bit, letting out a deep sigh. The unconscious body of the Galactric was still with him, he was still protecting him. Why? Who knows.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 04:17 AM

*he walks closer to the dragon and looks at its scales*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 04:18 AM

[D] *They didn't look like anything special, maybe scanning them would reveal more secrets.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 04:19 AM

*he goes back to his tricorder, grabs it and scans the dragon in detail*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 04:23 AM

[D] *The scales were almost an independent organism, reacting to its environment appropriately. As the tricorder got close, the scales changed colour to match it, blending in quite well. There were three layers, a bit like shark teeth. If one fell off, another would take its place as a new one developed below it.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 04:24 AM

"Interesting, you blend in with your enviroment." *he grins and scans his tail*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 04:27 AM

[D] *The tail had the same sort of scales, there was denser muscle tissue and the 6 main spikes at the back of the tail were very similar to carbon fibre. Very strong and very light weight. They could for sure pack a punch.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 04:29 AM

"Hm, bit difficult for housekeeping, but i dont want you to loose your teeth." *he mumbles a bit*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 04:38 AM

[D] *The dragon layed his head to the side, his mouth was slightly open, showing its rows of teeth.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 04:42 AM

*he scans the teeth* "You definatly dont eat just plants do you?"

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 04:49 AM

[D] *The teeth had traces of magnesium, strengthening them. The jaw muscles had the force to crush bones if needs be. There were 2 rows of teeth, one to bite and one to rip (they were pointed a bit more inwards.)*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 04:51 AM

"Fascinating. I better not give you my hand." *he nods and scans the wings*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 04:53 AM

[D] *The wings had a silicon with carbon infused structure. Light weight yet very flexible. The wingspan was quite in proportion with his size, they even seemed to be regenerative: if one got chopped off, it could grow back.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 04:57 AM

"Evolution must have been tough on you." *he almost wants to pet it but refrains from it* "You are a survivor" *he takes a look at its nervous system and inner organs*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 05:18 AM

[D] *His nervous system was relatively quick, giving him incredible reflexes. He was quite intelligent too, similar to that of a cat or dog. The organs were all carbon based, some systems were there twice in case of injury. If one system failed, the other would take over while the injured one healed.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 05:22 AM

*he whistles in his mind* "If i wouldntt have seen you behaving like you did i should make a run for it but then you would easily eat me. So the top of the foodchain is closer together here huh?" *he scans the tissues of the dragon* "I wonder if you would mind if i take a sample" (edited)

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 05:52 AM

[D] *The tissue under the scales was rather soft. The dragon apparently heard him and lifted his wing, showing a scale that sat there rather loosely.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 05:56 AM

*he points to himself* "Can i?" *he puts its hand on the scale and softly pulls on it*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 05:58 AM

[D] *The scale popped off and the dragon didn't flinch as a new scale became visible on the spot of the one that got off.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 06:02 AM

*he grins* "So you loose your old scales too after a while huh? I will keep that in mind" *he looks at tze unconcious one and to the dragon* "I wonder if you two know each other"

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 06:05 AM

[D] *The dragon looked at Jason and then back at Kal'cech with a worried look. Apperantly he did know him.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 06:06 AM

"He is alive, but he did some bad things. Bad things he will have to take responsibility for" *he sighs*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 06:09 AM

[D] *The dragon nudged Jason a bit, as to indicate he had to show he was ok. He had some stab wounds after all.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 06:14 AM

*he rubs his chin a bit and then steps to cetak and puts a hand on the side of his throat, checking for a pulse, then points to the almost healed stab wounds* "He is alive, and breathing normally. His wounds have, at least to the naked eye, stopped bleesing and almost healed." *he looks to the dragon and smiles a bit, to indicate that cetak is in good condition*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 06:26 AM

[D] *The scales on his head flared a bit blue and he then looked at the field that was still active.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 06:35 AM

*he raises an eyebrow* "Hm?" *he looks up and then down again* "Do you wonder why the shield is still up?"

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 06:36 AM

[D] *The head flared blue again.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 06:40 AM

*he aims. His tricorder at the field and scans it, also searching for a sort of accessable interface*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 06:42 AM

[D] *The signature was old, but stable. Apperantly a power regulator blew out, meaning the shield wouldn't loose power and shut down.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 06:45 AM

*he sighs and scans for the location of the power regulator*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 07:02 AM

[D] *It was a few meters away, under an archway.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 07:02 AM

"Well lets see what i can do here." *he walks to the archway and looks for a sort of access hatch*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 07:03 AM

[D] *There was one at the side of the archway, sealed shut.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 07:04 AM

*he grumbles as he walks back, gets a phaser, walks back to the hatch and cuts it out so that he can remove the panel*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 07:05 AM

[D] *The panel fell off and there were a few loose wires. Apperantly the vibrations of the big dragon caused them to get loose and disconnect.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 07:07 AM

*he scans the circuitry and puts the tricorder to the side, grabbing his survival kit and gets a pair of gloves out, then carefully alligns the wires as they appear to have been before and welds the on with a very low phaser setting*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 07:12 AM

[D] *The mend was successful and the field powered down.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 07:16 AM

*he grins* "So i did learn a few things after apl" *he returns to the dragon*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 07:20 AM

[D] *The dragon looked up and the top of his head flared a bit of orange before he got up and gave Jason a nudge as a goodbye. Maybe final, maybe they'll meet again.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 07:21 AM

*he grins and imitates the nudge* "Be well big fella. Have a good life." *he nods and smiles*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 07:22 AM

[D] *The dragon let out a growl, though it was a soft one, caring even. He then spread his wings and flew away.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Nov-20 07:24 AM

*he smiles and grins, waving after the dragon, then he lifts up cetak so thaz he could drag him to the cubes* "Gotta take what we can." *he smiles and then collects his other equipment*

Lt. Xander Spica 30-Nov-20 07:43 AM

[D] *Athena go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and the crew is beamed outta here.*

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