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[Owen]<BR>
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"We should head towards the engine room. There is a hatch on the floor that could help us get out of the sub alive. if we can save the others, all the better but if not, we had better hurry."<BR>
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> Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:15:57 -0700<BR>> From: mightymartianca@gmail.com<BR>> To: taocowpbem@zork.net<BR>> Subject: Re: [Taocow PBEM] Book 3 - Chapter III<BR>> <BR>> > > [GM]<BR>> > > It's then that an alarm starts to sound. "Warning! Warning!<BR>> > > Dangerous energy storm ahead!"<BR>> > ><BR>> > > The view port shows an amazing but frightening sight, an underwater<BR>> > > nexus with a rift opening, and the sub is heading straight for it.<BR>> > > [/GM]<BR>> <BR>> > [Carlos]<BR>> > Before she wakes up, Carlos tries to tie up Etta.<BR>> > [/Carlos]<BR>> <BR>> [GM]<BR>> Etta is only semi-conscious and offers no resistance.<BR>> [/GM]<BR>> <BR>> [Carlos]<BR>> > Carlos then turns to Arsendel with rifle ready, "Who or what is she,<BR>> and why does she want to kill you?"<BR>> > [/Carlos]<BR>> <BR>> [Arsendel]<BR>> "That's a long story." Arsendel says. "Let's put it this way. Etta's people<BR>> view my people as errant citizens, my people view Etta's people as invading<BR>> enslaving thieves. I don't necessarily expect you to take my side, I just ask<BR>> that you don't automatically assume that Etta or her cohorts, if any still<BR>> survive in cryo, despite their doubtless boundless enthusiasm and sincerity,<BR>> are in fact right."<BR>> <BR>> Looking at the view screen, his pale face growing even paler, if possible,<BR>> he adds "Of course, all of that may soon be irrelevant. A most fascinating<BR>> world you have here."<BR>> [/Arsendel]<BR>> <BR>> > [Ted]<BR>> > The lizard man pulls himself up straight. He mumbles, "There is<BR>> > never a dull moment with you guys around." Sheathing his weapon,<BR>> > he states, "With Lyle and Etta both out of the picture, we are still<BR>> > going to need someone to steer this chum-bucket. Any of you<BR>> > qualified or should I wake one of the others?"<BR>> > [/Ted]<BR>> <BR>> [Osiris]<BR>> "We may have to." Osiris says. "If we do, I suggest Mr. Arsendel<BR>> find somewhere to hide. He seems to have a somewhat violent<BR>> effect on the crew of this vessel, living and dead."<BR>> [/Osiris]<BR>> <BR>> > [Alex]<BR>> > Alex is more of a ground person than anything else. "Can we avoid the<BR>> > rift?" the red haired scout asks<BR>> > [/Alex]<BR>> <BR>> > [Koba]<BR>> > "Now that Etta supposedly got this thing fixed we should likely head<BR>> > to New Camelot. That is where this ambassador is from and I think it<BR>> > is fair to bring him home. I'll see if I can convince this thing that heading<BR>> > into a nexus is a very bad idea." With that Koba will move quickly back<BR>> > to the control center and see what control he has over the ship.<BR>> > [/Koba]<BR>> <BR>> [GM]<BR>> Koba tries to get the helm to alter course [Skill Check: failed]. The Rift<BR>> is no more than about five hundred meters away when Koba tries again<BR>> [Skill Check: failed], with no more success than the first time.<BR>> <BR>> Now some very ugly creatures that look like translucent dolphins with<BR>> squid tentacles are swimming out of the rift, yet another example of<BR>> a nice new dimensional species getting a foothold in Earth's oceans.<BR>> They seem pretty brainless, but fast, closing the gap with the sub,<BR>> smacking it with horribly thuds.<BR>> <BR>> As the sub approaches the rift, it's engines begin to labor. The reason<BR>> these squid-porpoises are moving so fast is because of an incredibly<BR>> strong current in the water flowing from the alien ocean into the rift. The<BR>> sub, still on its last course, fights furiously but finally overrides meant<BR>> to protect the propulsion system and reactor from damage kick in, and<BR>> the propulsion system is shut down.<BR>> <BR>> The navigation system shows the sub being pushed up and north, out<BR>> of control and towards shallows of about fifty feet deep. The view<BR>> screen is a muddled mess, sonar producing only depth information,<BR>> and what looks like possibly the outlines of submerged buildings.<BR>> <BR>> And then there is a terrible groan followed by the sound of metal ripping.<BR>> Water can be heard roaring in from the lower deck. The sub has<BR>> obviously struck something.<BR>> [/GM]<BR>> <BR>> [Osiris]<BR>> "The hull's been compromised." he shouts. "We've got to get out of here."<BR>> [/Osiris]<BR>> <BR>> [Etta]<BR>> Etta wakes up and desperately tries to break the bonds. "The others!"<BR>> she shouts. "You've got to save the others in cryo! Let me loose to<BR>> save them!"<BR>> [/Etta]<BR>> <BR>> [Arsendel]<BR>> Arsendel hangs on to a bulk head. "Fools! Save those who are awake.<BR>> Don't listen to that raving lunatic."<BR>> [/Arsendel]<BR>> <BR>> -- <BR>> Aaron Clausen<BR>> mightymartianca@gmail.com<BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> Taocowpbem mailing list<BR>> Taocowpbem@zork.net<BR>> http://zork.net/mailman/listinfo/taocowpbem<BR> </body>
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