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Eng. Mate Churchill	posted... Riolda  on Wed 2 Mar 2005 @ 10:01 AM (US Mountain Time)
	Churchill looks out the airlock porthole. "They're not attaching the gangplank! I'll have to climb down and do it myself." He appears to be ready to open the airlock, but he awaits a command.
Sneaky Pete	posted... Hmmm  on Wed 2 Mar 2005 @ 11:30 AM (US Mountain Time)
	Sneaky Pete readies his laser pistol. "This is kinda wierd," he adds. "I've gotcha covered Churchill, go ahead."
Eng. Mate Churchill	posted... Gangplank  on Wed 2 Mar 2005 @ 11:38 AM (US Mountain Time)
	Churchill opens the airlock. He looks straight down and lets out a sigh. He then climbs to the side of the rocket and goes down the handholds on the side of the rocket.
Game Master	posted... Outside  on Wed 2 Mar 2005 @ 11:40 AM (US Mountain Time)
	Sure enough, the gangplank is not connected. You can see Churchill on the tarmack struggling to move it toward the Roykan. There are people in sight. Surely, they noticed the landing, but they are making no effort to help.
Michael Kent	posted... Get it yourself  on Wed 2 Mar 2005 @ 11:49 AM (US Mountain Time)
	"Well, this is terrible." Mike says, joining the others. "Looks like this is a help yourself kinda place."
Eng. Mate Churchill	posted... Out of Breath  on Wed 2 Mar 2005 @ 2:03 PM (US Mountain Time)
	With a huff and a puff, the engineer keeps pushing on the gangplank. He steps back, out of breath. An idea dawns on him, and he looks up under the wheeled structure. After hitting a switch, the contraption makes a short whizzing noise, and suddenly becomes a lot easier to push. "I forgot to turn on the pneumatics," Churchill says with a blush. The gangplank is now close enough to step onto. It's not lined up perfectly, since you've got an engineer doing the work. You just have to be careful stepping onto it.
Bass	posted... hesitant  on Wed 2 Mar 2005 @ 8:42 PM (US Mountain Time)
	Bass observes the base personnel intently, apparently aware of little else.
Sneaky Pete	posted... Repainting ships  on Thu 3 Mar 2005 @ 5:01 AM (US Mountain Time)
	"Pirates," Pete says quietly to the rest of the Roykan crew. "Yeah, I've seen these guys before. You see that symbol most of them have on their sleeve. That's a pirate symbol." He motions to Churchill to climb back up to the ship. "Now, I'm not saying they've got any plans for us in particular, but I'm just letting you know." He points across the bay. "And look over there. Some of them are repainting those ships. Maybe Les Ralon's ship is already here." Once he attracts Churchill's attention, he just lets him know and tells him to continue about his business. "They might even think that we're some of their mates. That's probably why we got to land."
Eng. Mate Churchill	posted... Up the ramp  on Thu 3 Mar 2005 @ 7:25 AM (US Mountain Time)
	Churchill shuffles up the gangplank. "I forgot my pistol," he says as he walks past the people assembled at the airlock. He returns less than a minute later with his pistol in a holster. He's fastening the holster to his clothing.
Michael Kent	posted... Time to fake it  on Thu 3 Mar 2005 @ 11:45 AM (US Mountain Time)
	"Yeah, they think we're the pirates that we killed. Figured that by the way they handle their communications. They were expected to take the Roykan without any problems. Well, surprise." Mike makes sure to say that veeeery quietly so only his teammates can hear. "Bass, we're going to have to mistreat you 'till we split, but know that'll be the only way we'll survive here. Promise it won't be too bad." He nods to Pete, "I can imagine you can fake being a pirate more than I, so you be in charge." He looks to Churchill, "What are you going to need to repair the ship? And fuel the ship? You should probably stay with her until we figure out what we're going to do here."
Eng. Mate Churchill	posted... Repairs  on Thu 3 Mar 2005 @ 5:42 PM (US Mountain Time)
	Churchill takes a mental inventory. "I should have all the equipment that I need. Without help, it will take a day, or maybe two. If somebody would help, I could get it done quicker. We need to work on the hull, too. I need some plating and a magnetic sealer. They should have a sealer for rent at any decent port. That might take a few hours with help, or a day without help." Churchill frowns. He continues, "We really need fuel, though. We can't go anywhere without some fuel." He looks down at the tarmack. He says, "I'm afraid to take my tools and equipment down there! I don't trust those people..."
Brok	posted... Concern  on Thu 3 Mar 2005 @ 5:43 PM (US Mountain Time)
	Brok speaks up with worry in his voice. "What about the doctor?" he asks. "He's still unconscious. I think he needs help."
Bass	posted... question  on Fri 4 Mar 2005 @ 2:27 AM (US Mountain Time)
	Bass pipes in, making sure that no pirates are around and able to hear. "I'm sorry, but I am a little confused. Are pirates SUPPOSED to be in control of this station? It seems like this place would fall apart within weeks with these people in charge."
Michael Kent	posted... Hmmm  on Fri 4 Mar 2005 @ 6:42 AM (US Mountain Time)
	Mike thinks to see if he knows or remembers whether or not this even could be a supposed pirate's port....
Game Master	posted... Pirates  on Fri 4 Mar 2005 @ 10:38 AM (US Mountain Time)
	Pirates do control ports in the asteroid belt. They generally don't take over existing ports, but rather they build their own. They try to build them close to shipping lanes, but far enough away to hide. By that logic, this seems to be a perfect place for a pirate spaceport: It's close to Ceres, but far enough away for comfort. Pirates ports generally are not well-run. They have the proper equipment because they can steal it. Even though these ports are pirate-run, the merchants, vendors, and service providers are generally on the level to customers. A hotel is still a hotel, and it has to be run well to make money. A weapon seller will give you a reasonable price for a pistol, and they'll gladly give you advice and help. There's no guarantee, however, that the pistol wasn't hijacked 12 hours ago from a cargo ship. Riolda, you see, it is a city with residents and businesses. The only difference is that there's no government ot speak of. There are pirate ports with governments, such as the Black Brotherhood. These ports are run much better. Riolda's port is clearly not run by an organization.
Michael Kent	posted... Fantastic  on Fri 4 Mar 2005 @ 12:34 PM (US Mountain Time)
	"Ah, great, in the belly of the beast," Mike mumbles. "This is probably a pirate-run facility." He hrms. "Well, let's haul the doc to the nearest med station...and then we'll take it from there. Can one of you stick with Churchill to get the repairs done? We'll be back in a couple hours to check in, ok?" (Preferably not Pete or Bass, since they're the only PCs, right? :))
Brok	posted... Thinking  on Fri 4 Mar 2005 @ 12:49 PM (US Mountain Time)
	Brok thinks for a minute, and you can almost see steam coming from his head. Then, he says, "Sure! I'll stay and guard the ship! Churchill, let me know if you need help carrying equipment." Brok takes up a position at the airlock. Brok asks, "Can you guys carry the doctor, or will you bring help?"
Game Master	posted... Note  on Fri 4 Mar 2005 @ 12:50 PM (US Mountain Time)
	My goal is to get a map of Riolda posted this weekend. Please adventure on.
Bass	posted... Doc  on Sat 5 Mar 2005 @ 2:43 AM (US Mountain Time)
	"I could carry him, but maybe it'd be safer for him to stay here."
Sneaky Pete	posted... Medical help.  on Sun 6 Mar 2005 @ 12:55 PM (US Mountain Time)
	"We know that we don't have the medical supplies to treat him here. This base probably does have the facilities," Sneaky Pete says. "Plus, if we're 'occupied' with a wounded crewmate, we aren't going to get the security scrutiny we normally would." "So let's get him on a hover stretcher, and take him off to the infirmary."
Game Master	posted... Stretcher  on Sun 6 Mar 2005 @ 1:31 PM (US Mountain Time)
	There is, in fact, a stretcher on the Roykan. However, it doesn't hover. It's basically an old, wheeled stretcher. They still use wheeled stretchers sometimes, but they are considered "cheap". It seems that this rocket ship isn't well-stocked with medical equipment, and the cheap stretcher is just one example. Brok easily and gently lifts the doctor onto the cheap stretcher.
Michael Kent	posted... Let's go  on Sun 6 Mar 2005 @ 8:46 PM (US Mountain Time)
	"Alright, let's find this medbay already." Mike says, making his way out of the ship.
Game Master	posted... Leaving the ship  on Mon 7 Mar 2005 @ 7:22 PM (US Mountain Time)
	It's not a long walk to leave the launch bay area. There are people walking about, minding their own business. The sight of a stretcher, though, does turn an eye or two in your direction. (Note that we are in Zero-G here. So, even though the stretcher is on wheels, it takes almost no effort to push. The ground is mostly rock, with metallic walkways. So, you can walk with your magnetic boots. However, Coop's stretcher might just float away if not attended. If you leave the walkway, you'll lose your footing. You've all maneuvered in Zero-G before, but you're not experts, unless you have that skill.) It is evident that there is no single hospital. The larger hotels have medical facilities of their own, and their prices vary. There is a reasonably-priced clinic in a nearby hotel, the Brown Hacienda. It's what your characters would think of as an average hotel, but for this port, it's first-class. You are standing just outside the Brown Hacienda, a hotel in the port of Riolda.
Michael Kent	posted... This way  on Tue 8 Mar 2005 @ 4:53 AM (US Mountain Time)
	"Well, let's bring him in here." Mike says, leading the stretcher into the hotel. It'll give them a chance to rest a little too.
Sneaky Pete	posted... Checking prices  on Tue 8 Mar 2005 @ 4:56 AM (US Mountain Time)
	Sneaky Pete studies the hotel for a moment. "It's as good as any other in the state the doc is in," he says. "I'll be right back." Pete enters the hotel and approaches the front desk. "I've got a crew mate who's been pretty severely beaten up in a firefight. How much for use of your medical bay," he asks the clerk. He gets that price and checks two other hotels in the immediate vacinity.
Game Master	posted... Prices  on Tue 8 Mar 2005 @ 7:59 AM (US Mountain Time)
	The man behind the desk at the Brown Haicenda appears ready to summon a medical team to help. In fact, it takes some persuasion to convince him not to rush the doctor to the clinic. He seems very desperate for work. Their price for basic diagnostics and rejeuvanative therapy is 100 credits. The hotel next door, Spaceways Inn, is a little bit run down, but it fits in around here. Now, they charge 70 credits for the same service. The next hotel down is the Sun King. It is a fair hotel, but not as nice as the Hacienda. They charge 80 credits for basic work. Those are the three nicest, and they're also the closest to the space port. (That's not a coincidence.) All three hotels are chomping at the bit to get your business.
Michael Kent	posted... Negotiations  on Tue 8 Mar 2005 @ 11:34 AM (US Mountain Time)
	"I'm thinking we go with the Hacienda, but I think with your smooth talking, you might able to lower their price. Otherwise, they'll lose business." Mike says to Pete after getting the three quotes.
Sneaky Pete	posted... Let's make a deal ...  on Fri 11 Mar 2005 @ 11:18 PM (US Mountain Time)
	"I think that's a good plan," Pete says. With that, he goes back to the Hacienda. Inside, he finds the desk clerk again. "I'm sorry I left in such a rush earlier," Sneaky Pete says. "You see, my friend is in such a bad condition. The problem is, we don't have more than 150 credits between us, much less a place to stay. Is there any chance you could fix up our friend and give us a place to stay for that amount? There's six of us in total, and we'd be happy to go two to a room." Using some persuasion here! Also, I wasn't sure how much a room costs. Basically, I'm trying to get the medical service for 80 credits and the rooms at about 1/2 off, so adjust my offer as needed.
Game Master	posted... Haggling  on Sun 13 Mar 2005 @ 12:52 PM (US Mountain Time)
	I'll make this happen quickly. The rooms are normally 15 credits each. Pete doesn't feel that he has the upper hand on this deal. He does chisel the price down, but not as much as he had hoped. (He can't get both an 80-credit medical treatment and rooms at half price. That would have totalled $125 credits.) The 150-credit deal does seem to work, though. "Alright, says the manager. "You pay up front, though." He points to the Firste Luna Bank machine on his counter. "Either use a Luna card or pay hard." (As a note, the card that Ralon gave you has a "Firste Luna Bank Card" account on it. They're rather common.)
Sneaky Pete	posted... Scraping it together  on Mon 14 Mar 2005 @ 12:07 PM (US Mountain Time)
	In an effort to prove that there's only 150 credits between the group, Sneaky Pete has everyone pay a small sum to the hotel. Privately, he tells them he'll use the Les Ralon's card to offset their loss when they purchase other expenses. From there, he takes Doc Coop to the medical bay and has him fixed up.
Game Master	posted... Medical Bay  on Mon 14 Mar 2005 @ 4:04 PM (US Mountain Time)
	Navigation is not easy for Pete. After all, he's from Earth, where the gravity is constant. He gets Coop down to the medical bay. At this point, Coop is beginning to regain consciousness, but he still looks horrible. There is one doctor there, and he rises from his chair (he was watching the tri-D broadcast). "Hello! What do we have here?" The doctor reaches for his medical analyzer then extends his hand to Pete. "I'm doctor Dashe." This seems to be a completely terran physician. (Most of the other people that you've seen here are short and stocky, typical of the asteroid belt. There are some off-worlders, though.) Dashe says, "Let's get him into a bed. Say, room 1." He points to an empty room on the right side of the medical bay. It's not a large room by today's hospital standards. It's a little larger than the rooms in the Roykan. There's a bed, a chair, and a sink. That's it. It looks clean, though. Dr. Dashe asks, "Have you paid for the service? If not, I expect you will. What's his name?" (At this point, Coop moans something, but you can't understand it.)
Michael Kent	posted... His name  on Tue 15 Mar 2005 @ 9:46 AM (US Mountain Time)
	"Everything was paid up front." Mike says, hearing the moan from Coop. "Um, we call him Coop, so you can just refer to him as that." Anonimity can be your friend.
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