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Part 010

Episode 005 Part 010

Prelude:

Vorian and Geschart are still on Bothawui, waiting for Maverick to arrive. Their state of soberness may be qustionable, depending on how long they've been in the cantina and what they've been drinking.

Maverick is being towed by a somewhat larger ship and escorted by two others. She has no power at all, so far, and unless that changes, there's nothing anyone can do when they get to the new destination.

%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 005 PART 010 %$%$%

<Tam_Sneed> ::looks out the viewport at the ship that has the tractorbeam on them:: Self: That Weller is so sure of himself. Always was. If my plan had worked, it would have taught him a thing or two.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::steps into the engine room and wrinkles her nose at the smell of burnt out circuitry. A quick look in the dim light tells her the shield generators overloaded and fried things all around:: *Tam*: Umm.. I see the problem.. I can have power back in twenty minutes or so.. ::heads for a panel with some smoke seeping out from behind it, pulls it, and starts pulling out burnt relays::
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Can you cut that in half? I don't know how much time we really have with them towing us. ::keeps his eyes on the three ships for activity::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::rolls her eyes and grabs some spare relays from a storage compartment:: *Tam*: I'll go as fast as I can.. shields will take longer, but I might be able to get you power that fast.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::starts putting in the new relays as fast as her fingers can fly::
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Do what you can. ::gets up and heads to the weapons locker to load up, if she doesn't get it done in time::

ACTION:: A few sparks fly after Nandi replaces one relay, but it doesn't burn out::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::curses under her breath and jumps:: *Tam*: Aye Aye Captain. ::sighs at how bad the shield generators are and pulls the panel for the control board, then cuts them off from the rest of the system to deal with later::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his seat and looks at the ships again, worried::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::runs around the room as fast as she can, pulling panels and replacing burnt out conduits and relays, mumbling all the while about how she can prevent this ever happening again.. if they get out of this one.. ::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::works her way around the room, running out of burnt out stuff:: *Tam*: Gettin closer boss

ACTION:: Nandi pushes in a relay and sparks rain out of the panel, as Maverick come up to full power. Weapons systems come online and fires everything at once on the three targets outside::

<Nandi_Lasko> :: between the sparks and the weapons fire, Nandi jumps half out or her skin, then ducks:: *Tam*: What in the Sith was that?
<Tam_Sneed> ::falls back in his seat and watches in disbelief:: Self: What the... ::hears Nandi:: *Nandi*: I think whatever you did triggered my trap.
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: All I did was restore power. If that freed us, then get us gone fast.. we have no shields just yet. ::gets up and runs to the shield generator, pulling burnt out circuits and relays::

ACTION:: The three ships are caught by complete surprise and don't have time to respond before they are turned into drifting hulks. Even the tractor beam on Maverick is disabled. However, the sudden weapons fire has drained Maverick of her own power. She is currently regenerating her power at a good rate, though.::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks around as the power drains again:: *Tam*: Now what? We weren't hit again were we?
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: No. Last time this happened, it took a bit before systems came back up. Just fix what needs fixing and I'll get ready to get us out of here.

@ACTION:: A small crowd has gathered to view the competition::

<Geschart> @ :: is currently holding an arm wrestling competition in the back of the cantina and taking on all challengers::
<Vorian_Kel> @::Vorian is standing with his arms crossed, watching the cantina and making sure no troublemakers come near:: Geschart: You should be trying to make some money off of this. Nothing better than taking credits from drunken louts so they can't afford to get themselves even more drunk.
<Geschart> @ :: looks up to Vorian and nods:: Good idea. :: raises his voice:: The competition is now open to betting!
<Vorian_Kel> @All: Come on, people! Think you're man enough to outmuscle a Togorian? Step forward and let your credits and your arm speak for you!

@ACTION:: A large being pushes his way through the crowd and takes a seat across from Geschart. It just so happens to be another Togorian::

<Vorian_Kel> @::raises an eyebrow and flags a server down to order himself a drink:: This should be amusing...
<Geschart> @ :: grins at the other Togorian, nodding to them:: How much?
<Hershard> @ ::leans on the table and grins:: Geschart: How much ya got?
<Geschart> @ :: shrugs and names a price he can cover, but won't bankrupt him.
<Hershard> @ ::scoffs:: Geschart: That's all? ::looks around:: All: This should be a quick one. ::turns back to Geschart:: Geschart: Alright. Let's go.
<Geschart> @ :: nods and sets his arm on the table, waiting::
<Hershard> @ ::leans on the table and sets his arm in place:: Geschart: Just say when. I'll go easy on ya. ::grins wide::
<Geschart> @ :: nods and grabs the other Togorian's hand firmly, getting ready:: Alright, go.
<Hershard> @ ::starts putting pressure on the arm:: Geschart: Don't hold back.
<Geschart> @ :: nods and pushes back, not going all out so as not to strain his arm right off, but enough to keep from losing right away either::
<Hershard> @ ::grins and starts putting more pressure on the arm:: Geschart: I get it. I can do this too.
<Geschart> @ :: matches Hershards pressure and adds a bit more::
<Vorian_Kel> @::eyes Hershard carefully while sipping his drink, making sure the other Togorian doesn't try anything dirty::
<Hershard> @ ::grins and starts putting even more pressure on the arm, not quite to his max yet::
<Geschart> @ :: keeps up with Hershard, glad now about all those years hacking through bulkheads and carrying stolen cargo::
<Hershard> @ ::stops grinning and puts all he has into it, watching himself gain on his opponent::
<Geschart> @ :: lets himself drop slowly for a second, then grins all of a sudden and pushes much harder::
<Hershard> @ ::starts straining harder to keep from losing::
<Geschart> @ :: keeps pushing steadily harder::
<Hershard> @ ::starts losing steadily:: Geschart: You been working out?
<Geschart> @ :: nods:: You could say that. :: keeps applying pressure, but is prepared for a surprise counter::
<Hershard> @ ::grits his teeth and closes his eyes as he gives his all, suddenly feeling himself starting to come back::
<Geschart> @ :: takes a deep breath and focuses almost all of his strength on beating Hershard::
<Hershard> @ ::feels himself losing again and opens his eyes in disbelief::

@ACTION:: The crowd has been cheering the battle on the whole time, but are now even louder::

<Vorian_Kel> @::grins as he watches the other Togorian begin to lose:: Hershard: So, exactly how much do you have on you?
<Geschart> @ :: stays focused as the "battle" isn't over yet::
<Hershard> @ ::glances over to Vorian and gets a bit angry at his words, giving him a bit of unexpected strength, which causes him to make a short comeback and prevent from losing::
<Geschart> @ :: takes another deep breath and gives it his all::

@ACTION:: Geschart's last push knocks Hershard over the edge and his arm falls::

<Geschart> @ :: grins and extends his hand to Hershard:: Good match.
<Vorian_Kel> @::raises his arm in the air as he leads the cheer for Geschart, then starts going through the crowd collecting the money of those who bet on Hershard::
<Hershard> @ ::grits his teeth and shakes hands:: Geschart: How you want to get paid?
<Geschart> @ :: shrugs:: Whatever is easiest for you. I've got time here, apparently.
<Hershard> @ ::sighs and reaches under the table:: Geschart: Alright. Then I think I'll pay with this. :: pulls a blaster from under the table::
<Geschart> @ :: waves a hand, lowering his other one under the edge of the table discreetly:: I already have a blaster, thanks.
<Hershard> @ ::fires the blaster, but only hits Geschart in the shoulder due to the crowd jumping on him::
<Geschart> @ :: growls and lifts the edge of the table as Hershard fires, shoving it at him and moving away::
<Hershard> @ ::fights the crowd, yelling:: All: Let me go! ::finding it hard to move, fires the blaster a few more times before it's knocked from his hand::
<Geschart> @ :: winces and checks his shoulder, cursing a bit::
<Vorian_Kel> @::since the crowd's already got Hershard under control, Vorian hurries to Geschart, checking his shoulder:: Geschart: You alright?
<Geschart> @ :: nods:: I've had worse. This is one of the times I'm unlucky someone missed though, since this would have stopped that shot. :: pats the armored chestplate he always wears::

@ACTION:: The crowd carries Hershard's fighting body out of the cantina and down the street::

<Vorian_Kel> @::nods and pats his own body armor, left over from his time in the Kiffu Guardians:: Geschart: I know what you mean. ::looks at the shoulder:: Yeah, it could have been worse. Nothing a first aid kit can't handle...
<Geschart> @ :: nods and bends down to pick up Hershard's pistol from where it got knocked out of his hand by the crowd, looking it over::
<Vorian_Kel> @::starts waving the crowd away:: Crowd: Okay, people, show's over. Go back to your drinks.

@ACTION:: The cantina quiets down. Those, who didn't carry Hershard off, have gone back to their drinking, since the excitement is over::

<Vorian_Kel> @Geschart: Good thing that skrag wasn't packing a slugthrower or a disruptor...
<Geschart> @ :: nods:: Disruptor, no. This would probably stop a slugthrower just fine. It's designed to protect against standard melee and vibro weapons too.
<Vorian_Kel> @Geschart: Yeah, well, if it *had* been a slugthrower and he still got lucky, you'd be hurting a lot worse right now. ::nods to the weapon:: What do you plan on doing with that?
<Geschart> @ :: shrugs:: I don't know. I guess I could try and sell it to cover his bet.

@ACTION:: The crowd that carried Hershard away is returning a little at a time now, cheering how they handled the trouble, hoping the barkeep repays them with free drinks::

<Vorian_Kel> @::sits down and slides a fresh drink across the table for Geschart:: Geschart: Well, at least now we can't say that nothing happened while we were waiting. ::grins::
<Geschart> @ :: nods and takes the drink:: Feel like risking that much excitement again? I think I spotted another cantina over a few streets. :: grins::
<Vorian_Kel> @::smirks:: Geschart: Maybe I should take on the next challenger.
<Geschart> @ :: shrugs:: Works for me.

<Tam_Sneed> ::gets ready to get the ship out of range of the other three ships and to the jump point::
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: We can go as soon as you have enough power to move. The only thing still not online is the shield generator. ::reroutes a few less needed systems to get power back to the hyperdrive, thrusters, etc, a bit faster::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::heads back to the generator with an armload of spare parts, replacing things as fast as she can::
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Make sure the hyperdrives are gonna work. I want to get far from here when possible.
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: Yep.. I'm gettin power back to it as fast as possible.. ::runs over to double-check the hyperdrive for anything she might have missed::

ACTION:: Nandi finds that the hyperdrives were not affected by the shield power surge nor the weapons trap. The only system not in working order are the shields. Currently, power levels are at a bare minimum. Enough for comm systems to come back up::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles at the state of the hyperdrive, reroutes a few more systems just because she's impatient for what they need to come back, and heads back to the shield generator:: *Tam*: Hyperdrive is good.
<Weller> [Tam]: Nice trick. Derigen teach you that one?
<Tam_Sneed> [Weller]: Don't know what happened. Musta been that tractorbeam of yours triggering something. This ship has a mind of its own.
<Weller> [Tam]: Derigen always did like to rig ships up. Don't get too comfy over there. We'll be back up and running soon. Yer not out of the soup yet.
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Um, how is it coming?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::checks the power levels then curses under her breath again and pumps as much power away from other systems as she can spare:: *Tam*: It won't be long for engines. ::heads back to the shield generator, replacing parts as fast as she can::

ACTION:: Nandi is making good progress on the generators, and engines will be available in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately, Weller's ship is doing just as well.::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::keeps plugging away, one step at a time, wondering why it always seems like things take longer the more important they are::

ACTION:: Power levels from the main generators are at acceptable but not maximum yet. Lighting and other systems come online automatically. Weapons systems are not up to full yet, but engines are ready.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sees systems come back up and cheers, before powering up the engines to get them out of there.::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::hears the engines power up and smiles, but keeps working on the shields::

ACTION:: Maverick slips away from the three ships and banks away towards the jump point, which is still a good distance away::

<Tam_Sneed> ::works hard to power up weapons, as he pilots the ship at the fastest speed he can now:: *Nandi*: How's those shields?
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: Gettin there.. as fast as I can. When we get out of here I'm gonna upgrade this..
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Just help us get out of here, first. ::increases speed as power continues to return::

ACTION:: Weller's ship and one of the others begin to turn to take up the chase. Meanwhile, Nandi is nearly ready to test the generators::

<Nandi_Lasko> :: pops in the last few conduits and powers up the generator::

ACTION:: The generators power up and then slowly dies down again, with no indication why::

<Tam_Sneed> :: brings Maverick up to full speed now that power is at full, making the gap larger::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and smiles at the power up, then heads for the control board and reconnects the shields to the main power grid again::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets the weapons online, but has no missiles or torpedoes to fire:: Self: I'm gonna have to modify that trap one of these days.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::waits, and crosses her fingers that there's no sparking and burning::

ACTION:: Weller's ship begins to gain and fires its turbocannons. The shots miss, meaning the targeting systems aren't corrected yet. Meanwhile, Nandi manages to get the shield generators to work again, and their power levels begin to climb::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::cheers and jumps:: *Tam*: We've got shields!
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks his system readouts and smiles:: Self: Guess she's worth her weight afterall. *Nandi*: Hope they hold. We're gonna jump in a few minutes. Grab a seat soon.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and replaces all the panels, running back to the flight deck with a big grin on her face, flopping into her chair and strapping in:: *Tam*: They'll hold.. for now. I'll upgrade them and add some backup circuits as soon as we're safe and get more spare parts.

ACTION:: Weller's ship and the other one, fire on Maverick and the shields hold fine. The third ship now joins the chase, but is far behind::

<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Nandi: Looks like you did fine. We'll see about upgrades to the circuits. Generators look to be OK though. ::makes a few moves to not press their luck and avoid the weapons fire::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles:: Tam: They are. They just overload a bit easier than I like. ::laughs::

ACTION:: The two chasing ships are gaining, and their aim is getting better. However, the jump point is very close and deviating now could cause more problems for Maverick::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::curses as the ships gain, and presses a few buttons, routing some extra power to the rear shields, just in case::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Nandi: We'll work on it. Get ready to go. ::activates the hyperdrive soon after saying that::

ACTION:: Maverick makes the jump just before the missiles that Weller's ship fired reaches the jump point::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sits back and sighs:: Nandi: See what I was talking about now? It's dangerous out here.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::relaxes and takes a few deep breaths, reconfiguring all the power back to normal all around:: Tam: I believed you. Nice flying.
<Tam_Sneed> ::just grins to her and spins out of his seat:: Nandi: I need a drink. ::heads for the lounge::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::stands up and sighs:: Tam: Good idea.. ::heads after him::

%$%$% END EPISODE 005 PART 010 %$%$%

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