Heaven and Hell

by **Kevin Gravis** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:31 pm

"Sure looks like a Giant Space Cathedral to me," Kevin nodded.

by **Calvin Strong** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:24 pm

Meanwhile, Cal staggered, his systems thrown for a loop. HAL, maintain system contact.

Code: Select all: Maintaining link. System integrity at 72%. Attempting to compensate.

by **ASHLIE** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:18 am

Meanwhile Ashlie was swirling round and round in the unfamiliar system.

Code: Select all: >>"Pretty symbols..." >>"I wish to access the system." >>Accessing Control Node... >> ╚═ Bridge Control >> ╚═ Communication Systems

"We are approaching the Congregation at point 5 sub-light speed. Shall I attempt to set a docking course?"

by **Kevin Gravis** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:49 pm

"I'm guessing yes," Kevin said, "Is it yes?"

by **ASHLIE** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:06 pm

"Is it? Okay!"

Code: Select all: >>Plotting course

by **Narrator** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:19 pm

As ASHLIE moved the ship towards the Congregation, they moved through a massive armada of ships waiting around the station in formation. A few were moving in to dock, but most seemed to be in a holding pattern.

One ship seemed out of place though. A massive carrier that their sensors identified as the unique vessel Sanctuary II. The flagship of Thanos, the mad Titan of Death.

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:46 pm

"Oh shit." Rachel said as she saw what had just appeared on the plot. "Cal, can you help me get tied into the belief computer? I think that if I can talk to them, maybe I can help keep it tied together."

by **Calvin Strong** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:49 pm

"I... what?" Cal said, shaking out of the daze. "Yeah, I think so," he said. "Tie into my head and I'll tap us in."

by **Kevin Gravis** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:03 pm

"I thought these weirdos worshiped life?"

by **ASHLIE** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:06 pm

"It appears most life-forms have a proclivity for lieing."

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:06 pm

"Yeah, I thought so too." Rachel said, as she linked up with Cal's mind.

by **Calvin Strong** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:09 pm

"That's the intel," Cal said, closing his eyes. "No idea what the hell's going on here." HAL, stablize bio-tech link for telepathic shunt. Link us into these things and let's see what we can do.

Code: Select all: Acknowledged.

"And fundies might be liars and hypocrites, but... not this much... you want my vote? We're coming in on something big like oh, killing that guy."

by **ASHLIE** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:15 pm

"Considering the resources we have access to at the moment a direct assault would appear to be suicidal." the computer cheerfully points out.

by **Daniel Uriel** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:29 pm

"Depends on how we do it," Daniel said, looking at them. "If you mean 'Go in guns blazing right now,' then yeah, you're right. If we can manage to get right in the middle of it, though, it shouldn't be too suicidal. Look we're going to be ON the cathedral ship. They don't want to blow it up. So is there some way to seal it off from any reinforcements? We do that, and we basically negate all these other ships." Which was, he knew, still steep odds, but not INSANELY steep.

by **ASHLIE** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:30 am

"I'm afraid I can't let you do that, Daniel. Sanctuary II is already docked."

by **Daniel Uriel** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:36 am

"I'm open to alternate suggestions," Daniel said dryly.

by **Kevin Gravis** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:29 pm

"Well don't look at me for a plan," Kev shrugged.

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:03 pm

"I think that Cal, ASHLIE and me can take control of the belief computer." Rachel said "While we do that, the rest of you can get Altamira"

by **Melody Martens** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:43 pm

"I'm not holding back. Too full of piss, vinegar, and explosions to do that anymore. These fuckers are going down, and we're going to get our teammate back. Sick and tired of this shit." Melody punched her palm. "Hack the shit out of that computer, guys."

by **Calvin Strong** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:33 pm

"Ambitious," Cal said, glancing at Rachel. "But... I think you're right. If we can get this working for us, I think I can use it as a carrier to teleport them all onto the cathedral ship without tripping alarms through the whole fleet."

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:05 pm

"Lets do it." Rachel said, with a little more bravado than she actually felt.

by **Calvin Strong** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:12 pm

HAL, keep this translated and separated into something we can understand. He glanced at Rachel again for a minute. We can do this.

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:46 pm

"Yeah" Rachel said, as she tapped into Cal's mind and from there into the faith batteries "I BELIEVE WE CAN TELEPORT EVERYONE OVER THERE."

by **Calvin Strong** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:58 pm

Cal's teleporting systems flared up on cue. This can't be tracked, HAL.

Code: Select all: Probability states-

DISREGARD PROBABILITY. OVERRIDE THAT AS FACT.

Code: Select all: Acknowledged

Cal looked around at the now otherwise empty shuttle. "So... let's start believing that none of those ships are going to take a look at us out here," he said, glancing out the viewport.

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:21 am

"I believe they can't hurt us." Rachel said, trying to hold that thought firmly.

by **Calvin Strong** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:46 am

"Well, let's see what else we can do," Cal said, focusing on the crazy datafeed. "I... think I could create some minor crisis on their radar that could draw some of them away," he said hesitantly.

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:56 am

"Its worth a shot." Rachel replied.

by **Calvin Strong** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:02 am

Cal swallowed. "All right. Let's... see... How about an invasion on a nearby faithful planet?"

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:04 am

"I believe that is showing up on all the screens."

by **Narrator** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:13 am

Ships started breaking from formation, heading into warp to deal with the perceived threat.

by **Calvin Strong** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:16 am

"Holy shit, it worked," Cal sighed, letting out a breath of relief.

by **Narrator** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:54 am

The ship shuddered briefly, the faith batteries flickering.

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:58 am

"Shit." Rachel said "that took too much juice. I believe. I believe in the light, I believe this is good, I believe we are safe. I believe, I believe."

by **Calvin Strong** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:01 am

"How... can you run out of faith?" Cal frowned. HAL? What's going on? Link in, get us tapped into the other batteries, SOMETHING!

by **ASHLIE** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:22 am

Code: Select all: >>"You're doing it wrrrronnng [HAL]."

>>"As long as we ~believe~ we cannot run out of faith."

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:26 am

"I believe in love." Rachel said "I believe that I'll get home. I believe Ryan will forgive me. I believe we'll be safe. I believe we'll get through this. I believe in chocolate and puppies and kisses that last for hours."

by **Calvin Strong** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:42 am

Cal was murmuring at the console as he kept trying to find anything else to work with. "I believe that anything is possible. I believe that there isn't a door that can't be unlocked, a building that can't be entered, a situation that can't be escaped from." He slammed his fist against the console. "I believe that there is SOME way out of this!"

by **Rachel O'Brien** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:45 am

"I believe that we can work together." Rachel said, as ship rocked a little "i believe we can make this work. I believe that we'll win. I believe that we'll make it home. That all of us will make it home."

by **Narrator** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:23 pm

The batteries sparked and started to glow steadily again, unfortunately they had another problem.

A nearby ship had noticed them and started scanning them. As soon as it detected that the ship had been hijacked, it opened fire. A battery of blasts hit the hull, slamming into the ship brutally.

by **ASHLIE** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:41 pm

>>"Shield integrity compromised, hull heavily damaged. Initiating evasive maneuvers."

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