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Post by Zero on Jan 21, 2010 1:36:56 GMT -5
Zero woke up some time later on, laying on his stomach and hair screwed up. After taking a minute to wake up, he relieved himself, worked his hair back into place, donned his rust-bronzed armor and other assortment of armor pieces around his body, a varied collection of throwing daggers and other small bladed weapons, and made his way off Normandy and to the gym where he could work out and keep his skills fully honed.
Zero's weapons mostly blended into his armor, or was hidden by his dark and ragged looking pants. He looked more like a wild warrior than a true soldier, but this was all that was left of his old set of armor, and it saved his live more times than his orbital drop armor or Mandalorian armor. It didn't take him long to get to the gym, and found it mostly empty.
Before Zero began anything, he started to stretch out, showing unforeseen flexibility. He needed to be nice and limber in order to fight, and stretching for a couple of minutes before he did anything saved him a day of not being able to do much physical activity.
After stretching, Zero went off to start to beat at a training dummy without any remorse. He was one to always keep up of his skill sup to par. [/sub]
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Post by Odan Thos on Jan 21, 2010 17:59:25 GMT -5
Johana was on the bridge when the MCV Nimitiz exited hyperspace deep in the system. It was an impressive feet of hyperspace calculation. When they left they would have to have jumped along a path that would skirt the gravity wells of the outer planets in the system. Johana was about to order a communication channel when a women appeared. The image was of a young women. "I am Celestial, sister of Oracle. To the USS Enterprise. I am sending my personal ship, the MCV Nimitz to assist my sisters mission. Please take good care of the crew and equipment." The image faded and Givin appeared. "I am Captain Icora. I am told to work side by side with the Federation fleet. I am sending a ship manifest along with what skills of my crew." The Givin said as he did it and the Nimitz took up position next to the Enterprise. Johana looked at the data sent by Captain Icora and smiled. This ship nearly double their fighting strength. She started to plan their next mission to include its fighting strength.
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Post by Zero on Jan 22, 2010 0:39:27 GMT -5
After an hour of fighting and lifting weights, Zero was drenched in sweat, but even that couldn't keep his burning eyes off of a pair of women who decided to come into the gym for one reason or another. If Zero was less sweaty, and washed, he would have tried to pick up on them, but first, he needed to go wash up. He left for his yacht, where he showered, donned his old armor again, and put his uniform jacket on over it. His daggers, knives, and other sharp pointy objects were well hidden.
Though Zero didn't really have a set shift, it was always good to go check on things. He left for the bridge, as that's where most of the action usually took place. As he passed a window, his eyes barely picked out a shape crossing stars. He squinted to try and find it, but it was too hard for him. Zero broke into a jog, and made it to the bridge quickly. He looked out the view ports as he walked to Johana
We expecting any visitors? I thought I saw something moving out in space, but my mind was in other places. How are you, Mam? [/sub]
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Post by Odan Thos on Jan 22, 2010 10:26:51 GMT -5
Johana looked over at Zero as he walked in. "You missed a rather impress hyperspace jump and a the arrive of the first Nimitz-class Carrier, but other then that no, it has been a fairly slow morning." She said not taking her eyes of the different counsels she was watching. "Also, your next mission briefing well be in two hours. Just as a hint, you may want to wear something that you don't mind getting wet." Johana said with a slight smile as she turned and looked at Zero.
She looked him up and down then settled back at his eyes. It appeared she was checking him out. She then leaned in close and whisper into his hear. "I don't allow weapons on my bridge other then security personnel." She said as she leaned back out. It was not that he did a poor job at hiding them, but she had seen him several times now, and knew what he should look like when the uniform fell. She smiled as she took a step back and once again returned to working on the mission plan for Operation White Whale.
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Post by Zero on Jan 22, 2010 16:11:02 GMT -5
Its armor. I was.... Excersizing earlier today. There are no weapons on here besides my hands, feet, and voice, but if birefing is coming up, then I should get ready.
Zero winked as Johana before turning and taking off. All his small blades were well hidden, as usual. He never went anywhere without hidden weapons, mainly due to years of landing on unknown planets where negotiations broke apart and no one on the ground team had any blasters. Zero knew how to throw just about anything anywhere at surprisingly fast speed, but he didn't brag about his skills.
Zero went back to the Normandy, where he removed his armor and dressed in his uniform. Anything that became wet could be easily washed, but he was sure to put on a black flight suit, hidden under his clothes, so that his skin would remain dry. With that, he walked around the Enterprise to wait out the two hours.
Eventually after an hour and a half, Zero made his way to the briefing room where he sat waiting, and eventually fell asleep. [/sub]
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Post by MikDaTv on Jan 22, 2010 19:23:34 GMT -5
The Prowler was shaping up nicely. It's crew had operated almost without sleep for nearly 36 hours. Welders had worked furiously on getting the under wing pylons mounted and encased. She was pretty sure there wasn't a bit of scrap metal left anywhere on the shipyard as the modifications neared their close.
Sensor absorbing material was difficult to find of coarse, but they made due with whatever they could find. She was hoping to coat the stealth skin of the ship with reflec at a later date anyway but for now the ship was very good. Her weapons officer had even managed to con the shipyard into arming them with 4 proton rockets in the new under wing pylons. Loading them was a bit of an adventure since they couldn't just be bolted to the wing. The rockets were loaded into they're own separate compartment which was attached to the hull under the wings. It was a tight fit but she thought it was worth it.
A bridge com officer walked over to where she was sitting in the observatory and saluted. "Ma'am, message for you from ALC. New orders i'm afraid."
Ven stood up and snatched the ensigns datapad away from her. Even after a cursory glance she knew she hated it. Her crew deserved some down time after their amazing performance in upgrading the Prowler but i guess HQ had some other plans. "very well, send out the signal, shore liberty is canceled, prep the engines and button us up Ensign." Ven said, returning the officers salute.
According to the orders, it was a milk run. Go to Nar Shadda and pick up a commando team for transfer. They were on a urban training mission and being transferred tot he 52nd Spades, Senior Chief One's new command.
Well, she'd been told to jump and she wasn't one to ignore orders. She grabbed her caf and headed down to the bridge.
6 hours later, the Prowler had taken off, stealthed themselves and made the jump to lightspeed.
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Post by Odan Thos on Jan 23, 2010 4:18:57 GMT -5
Johana walked into the briefing room. She saluted the people as she walked by them. "Good afternoon. Twenty-four hours ago we got word from a contact on the water world of Minntooine which is located in this sector. A populace vote has chosen to overthrow their Commerce Guild controlled government and become an independent world. As part of this movement we were asked to provide assistance to the independence movement. Seeing that independence is supported by the majority of the planets population, the Federation must help. So the Federation Forces are launching Operation White Whale.” Johana said as the screen behind her lit up.
Johana started to walk the crew through Operation White Whale. “Operation White Whale will be done both in space and in the seas of Minntooine. The Enterprise, Freedom, and Justice along with Roughneck Team Alpha and all our fighters well hit the shipyards and Commerce Guild patrol ships. Meanwhile Roughneck Teams Beta, Charle, and Delta commanded by Zero will lead the undersea assault on the Commerce Guild planetary headquarters.” She pulled up the schemaicts of the headqueaters building. It was built in deep water, but the mercs armor should be able to handle the dive. “Entering from three different airlocks you will capture the junta. You can expect lots of B-1 Battle Droids and some B-2 Battle Droid. The junta has the most forces around him that is why we are making the assault. Meanwhile the people of the planet will up rise and hit other strategic areas around the planet. The junta must be captured alive. You will find the complete mission on the datapad in front of you. Any question.” Johana looked around the room.
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Post by Zero on Jan 23, 2010 15:33:03 GMT -5
Zero was drawn from his sleep just after Johana started talking, so he at least heard most of what she said. The sentence that he missed didn't seem to valuable, and was patched together b Zero as Johana talked. Eventually, the Captain asked the almighty 'Any questions?' question. A smile took up Zero's face.
I take it there won't be enough time to mingle with the people there? Oh well. I guess I could always take my anger out on the Droids... What SPF sunscreen should I wear? Also, do you want Paradise Lost's help? Some extra power never hurt, unless you wanted to keep it here. [/sub]
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Post by Elifain on Jan 23, 2010 19:20:35 GMT -5
The homeworld class ship, Mjolnir dropped out of hyperspace away from Mon Kalamari's gravity well, and stood by for a moment. After a quick scan of the system, and noting the storms raging on the planet, Roland opened communications to the fleet above the planet. This is Roland Drakain, with a request for the federation, and a message for Drake Hellion of the jedi. I would like to speak to your leadership face to face, if you don't mind. He stood back and waited for a response.
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Post by Odan Thos on Jan 23, 2010 19:41:00 GMT -5
Johana shook her head in disbelief. "Luitenent Zero one day you are going to find my boot up your ass. Anyways, the Valient, Spirit of Fire and Nimitz along with the remaining ships of the fleet will remain behind to provide security to Mon Calamari. This is an operation is of up most importance. We leave in three hours. You are all dismissed, other then Zero. I need to have a talk with you." Johana said.
Meanwhile on the bridge of the Enterprise the X.O. hand relayed the message. He was not shocked by their response, the Federation was always very open to people. He activated a communication channel and sent a replied to the Mjolnir. "Welcome Mr. Drakain. Your requested has been relayed to the Federation Council along with the Jedi Templar headquarters. The Federation Council have chosen to accept an audience with you. However, we request that you travel to the planet by shuttle craft and have your Homeworld-class Assault Carrier remain away from the primary defense fleet for security. We are uploading landing instructions and location of Federation Council chamber." The X.O. said as he sent the information along with the communication message.
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Post by Elifain on Jan 23, 2010 19:55:59 GMT -5
Very well... Your requests will be honored. Roland said, as he turned to T'lan. If things get sketchy, head back to nar shadaa. they might need the help there. As he finished he turned to leave, climbing onboard a LAAT gunship, that lifted off, and headed towards the location he had been told to go. His ship set down, and he climbed out, before the ship flew back up, and he approached the council chamber building. He waited outside, for a moment, before removing his helmet, and entered the door. His eyes quickly adjusted to the light, as he noted a large round table, with around 30 people around it, none looked heavily armed at first glance. He walked towards the table, not approaching it fully, before saying, Thank you for seeing me. I come with a request from my brother, for assistance against the empire, and the emperor... He said, before taking a small breath. My brother has, for lack of a better word, pulled the emperor from his hiding in the planet coruscant, and now wish's to strike against the empire. We cannot do this on our own however, with 2 ships, and a couple hundred soldiers, so we have come here, asking for help. He stopped, waiting for any questions that may be asked, and collecting his words.
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Post by Zero on Jan 23, 2010 20:04:03 GMT -5
Hehe. Sound like a.... I should wait to speak.
Zero still wore his grin while Johana finished the briefing. When the briefing was over, Zero waited for everyone to leave before he even moved. When he did, he rose, and walked over to Johana, standing near her.
I take it my smart-ass remark's were bad? [/sub]
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Post by Odan Thos on Jan 23, 2010 21:50:50 GMT -5
Johana looked at Zero and then pulled out a datapad. "You remember should remember the first time we met. You said you hoped to earn my respect and trust." She said setting down the datapad. "Well, you had my respect sense you were risking your life to persevere the Federation and its ideals." She said softly. It should be clear now that this little conversation was not about his remarks.
Johana leaned against the podium. "The MC90 is not a converted cruise-liner like the MC80 series. We are a perpose built warship with lots of sensors. When you said you were not armed on my bridge, you lied." She slide the datapad over to Zero. It was an internal sensor scan of as he walked off the bridge. It highlighted the weapons he had hidden. "I am sorry; I know trust is a two way street, but you are new to my ship still and I would rather be safe then sorry." She looked Zero straight into the eyes. She the closed hers and took a breath. "If you ever bring weapons onto my bridge again or worst lie to me about it. I will lock you along in the brig with only you cock to entertain yourself. Is that clear." She said on hundred percent seriously. She took several breaths to let herself calm down slightly and then continued. "I am not saying you can carry weapons on board; but not onto my bridge. Just hand them to the security personnel outside before entering and then collect them when you leave." She said. It was clear that Johana took even a slight lie very seriously. She figured she would give Zero this one warning however, seeing he was new to a more structured military then what he had on the Paradise Lost.
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Post by Zero on Jan 23, 2010 22:19:19 GMT -5
Zero looked down at the ground, keeping his eyes away from Johana for once. As soon as she started speaking, he knew this little conversation had nothing to do with being a smart-ass. When Johana handed Zero the datapad, he took it, and looked at every spot where he had a hidden blade. When he looked up, the Captain was looking directly into his eyes. When she closed her eyes, he looked away, and waited for her to finish speaking.
You have mu apologies, mam. Its an old habit of mine to do that, and I let it slip my mind when I went to the bridge. I meant no harm, and I will be sure to remove any and all weapons before heading to the bridge.
Zero's voice was dim, but could be heard. There was no joking in it, and one could tell he ment what he said. He would rather rely on his own weapons rather than have some people protect him, if a fight broke out. He at Johana before speaking again.
It wont happen again. [/sub]
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Post by Odan Thos on Jan 23, 2010 23:51:04 GMT -5
The council whispered among each other after Roland finished talking. Once the whispers stopped Oracle stood. "We understand what you are saying young man, but we have no cause to fight the Empire. They can pound their chest on Korribon all you want, but we are a government for those worlds which accept use. Those worlds of the Empire selected to when the Galactic Republic was reformed into the Empire. We cannot get involved in such affairs without knowledge it is what the populace wants, a planet has the right to chose whichever government they wise." Oracle said. "This government is not one of conquest." She said as she sat down. She expected that this was not the answer that the boy wanted, but if the Federation gave up their principles, they had already lost.
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