the cavalry arrives - and lies in wait

[queenmonarch]

[ The frequency used to communicate with the Interceptors lights up with an incoming transmission - a familiar voice, for those who ran into her at Dreadhorse's ball, or happened to hear her fighting off raiders all those systems ago... ]

Drift Fleet Twelve, come in. This is the Interceptor Fleet. We've just arrived in the system. Holding at our position, just outside of range of your... company there. Looks like we could use an update. Someone care to bring us up to speed?

In the meanwhile, we've got weapons, supplies, materials - anything you need. Just tell me what you need, and where you are. I'll set up a transport to you. Do not come to us for supplies. I repeat: do not come to us. Let's surprise those bastards with sheer numbers when the time is right, whaddya say?


(( ooc: She will be responding! Make your requests, tell her the plan (and/or all about Zhade~), and talk strategy! Catch her up on what happened since the last time she heard from the Fleet! She can send high-speed drones to anywhere planetside or in orbit, so don't be afraid to ask! ))

Comments

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[sylphid]

Thanks. I think there might be shuttles down here, too. Dunno how it'd work getting those back, but it's worth tell you.

[Can she hear the shrug in Fie's voice?] I've had worse. Just cook it, and it works just fine.

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[queenmonarch]

Well, if the damage is irreparable, that ship might be down a shuttle. Unless Atroma decides it's worthwhile to give 'em a replacement. Never had to think about that, but I wouldn't put it past 'em.

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[sylphid]

Hn, interesting to know.

Are you familiar with this system or planet at all?

[queenmonarch]

Negative. We've never been to this system. Been to plenty of red planets. Cannibal-free, though. The cannibal part is definitely a new one.

[sylphid]

Gee, lucky us. Thank you so much, Atroma, really. [Bitter? Maybe a little.]

Is there anything else we can do down here that'd make it easier? It's hard to get a layout of everything.

[queenmonarch]

[ God, she can sympathize. ]

I don't have the whole story yet, so I can't say for sure. But my scans indicate the ships up here are being shielded, and the source of that is scattered all over the planet. Probably a bunch of generators? If you have the ability to take something like that down, try looking.

[ Yeah, she has no idea Zhade's been back in touch with the fleet. She... doesn't even know who Zhade is, other than 'person who is shifty but momentarily helpful'. Oops? ]

Barring that... you could always just murder the next few cannibals you see. Do the planet and yourself some good, I'm sure.

[sylphid]

Yeah, that's what the other guy said, but I wasn't sure if there was anything else.

[Fie actually sighs.] Been doing that. I was keeping a tally by collecting their masks, but it got too cluttered.

[queenmonarch]

The "mysterious informant mercenary" guy? [ you can practically hear the air-quotes. ] I take it he's still being somewhat useful, then.

Oh my God, they're masked? [ She snorts. That's so amusing to her jdfksl ] Yeah, keep offing 'em. I'd burn the masks, personally. Talk about extra.

[sylphid]

Yep. Gave us some good info, too. [Before he peaced out and never called back.]

It's dramatic at first, but then it's just lame. I'll keep a couple to hang them on the walls somewhere. You want one? [Aw, look at her, sharing.]

... and extra what?

[queenmonarch]

Eh, sure, why not? I'll keep it on the bridge as a souvenir.

It's just an expression - like when someone goes out of their way to look or act a certain way. Totally extra.

[sylphid]

Once we're clear, let me know how to send it to you. As a thanks or something.

[Fie likes this and will use it herself. Nice work.] Oh... Hm.