[RP/MM] Turn 41: Hostile Movement Antares (2014) *COMPLETE*

[august]

A large fleet bearing the markings of the LCAF shimmered into existence at Antares' nadir jump point. For those warriors of Clan Camel hoping to earn glory, the event initially proved anticlimactic; no dropships deployed and the ships remained in tight formation, preparing for departure immediately upon arrival.

[Iron Mongoose]

We'll need int, I think.  If the Camels are already gone, you're in the clear.  If we haven't left yet, we'll blow you from the freaking sky... I mean, engage you in pleasent conversation... 

[Iron Mongoose]

our int:

[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 3, 2, total 5[/blockquote]

[august]

Okay, I'll have my init as soon as I figure out how the roll thing works - still new here and hence stupid. How do I do it?

[august]

[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 2, 6, total 8[/blockquote]

[Iron Mongoose]

So... what does that mean?  You move before I do, I guess, right?  So you show up as I'm leaving, only to find, oops!  The Camels are still here!

With 105 ish FP of air power. 

[Daemonknight]

It means that his forces jump in system before yours make it out. And actually, I need to roll init against his forces aswell, as I have a flotilla moving through:

[blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 6, 6, total 12[/blockquote]

[Daemonknight]

Its the Lyrans' lucky day: no Jade Aerie to deal with(my Black Lion)

[august]

63 Lyran Air FP in system - I wager this is going to be ugly.

[Iron Mongoose]

"Lyran forces, this is Victoria Lynn of Clan Camel.  State your intentions in this system."

[august]

"This is Kommodore Alrans of the Invincible Task group. Khan Lynn, permit me to say that we have no intentions in this system aside from putting it behind us. We are returning to Lyran space. However, if you want to detain us, we'd be happy to show your people what it's like on the other side of an airlock."

[Iron Mongoose]

"You give a simple warrior too much credit, Kommodore, though if you think that your flatery will earn you clemancy, you are mistaken. 

"I am deeply afrade that I can not permit you to return to Lyran space so armed.  You can strike your colors, and we will treat you with all due courtacy before escorting you back to your homes.  Or else, if you would perfer, we can do this the hard way. I have my prefrences, of course, but I will show my self a courtious host today, and leave it to you to pick."

[august]

*muttering on the bridge* "She's not the Khan? Oops." "Does it matter? They're all the same, no matter what rank they happen to hold." "Shit, we aren't getting home, are we?"

A scowl from Alrans silenced the bridge crew before he opened again the transmission. "Very well, Victoria Lynn. What is it you people call safe passage? Safcond? We hereby issue a Trial of Appropriation for Safcond. With what forces will you defend?"

*more muttering* "Next time we let someone who didn't sleep through the clan culture briefings do the talking."

[Iron Mongoose]

Laughter erupted on the bridge of the Fire Mandrill, clearly audable over the com line.  "I'm almost temped to let these stravags off the hook, just for their effort."

"True, but we let the last bunch get away.  Do you think we need to make a more serious go of this?"

"Perhaps, but I have never been one to shy away from a Trial of Appropreation!" Victoria could bearly contain herself.  What a day this was turning out to be!

"Very well, Lyrans.  A star of my best fighters will defend passage through this system (I guess that would be .5ish RP).  I do not doubt that their victory will give us time to enjoy your company at length."

I can't MA it, so if that's the prefrence I can get someone.  Or can just MM it out and pretend.

[august]

Before his bridge officers, Kommodore Alrans seemed elated at his own cleverness. Social Admiral indeed! Tharkad was sure to promote him to the head of the navy after this coup. "The fools! They put forth only five ships? So we can use four, yes. The Invincible and three Titans should work nicely, no?"

The helmsmen returned an exasperated look. "With respect, sir, I think you should let someone else handle this." Tell the clanners that we're sending the wing Gamma-Kappa. Otherwise, this is sure to get us all killed."

OOC: Likewise .5ish rp, a little less. I'm fine with make-pretend MM.