Great Fox:The Long Hyperspace Trip

[Lilacs]

*As the small orb made it way to the ship a gust of wind blew it of course, The Cornerian Fighter open fired on the gunship. Every one on board yelled as the gunship fell to the ground.*

My head.....

*Lilacs pulled him self out of the wreckage, but before he could get to his feet he was halted by a Cornerian soldiger*

Soldiger: Don't move!

What?

*Lilacs ears were still ringing from the crash and he was partly unconscious*

Soldiger: Heres another one!

voice from the distance: Alive?

Yeah!

Bring him here!

*Lilacs felt somthing grab him by the arms and from his blurrd vison it looks like they were taking him to a vehicle*

[Kal]

(OoC:  Punishment for not taking my turn, I see.  =D  Well, I'm taking a break from my work so...)

Raj swore as the hive bomb blew off course.

Got any more bright ideas, genius?

He paused and assessed the situation.  The gunship was flying low and slow; about the only thing it could do against the maneuverable fighter.

Yes, here's one, he yelled over the rushing wind, changing his armor to green.  Try installing some damn anti-air in your gunships!

A tall tree brushed by the side of the gunship.  Lilacs yelled at the pilot to watch out and turned back to...no one.

God damn you Ra-

The pilot of the Cornerian fighter interrupted him with a blast of laser fire.

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Raj grabbed at the branches as he fell.  He knew his holographic projector wouldn't adapt fast enough, so he had to settle for camo print covering everything.  Course, that wouldn't help much if-

Got it!

The bough sagged under the sudden added weight, but didn't break just yet.  Raj froze as the projector took over and hid him completely.  He looked up in time to see the back of the gunship burst into a red ball and start to go down.  At least they'll survive the wreck...Sorry, sir, but it's necessary.

He dropped to the forest floor and made his way to the wreckage.  He wasn't alone; a small patrol was following the blazing trail in the sky.  He had to hurry.

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My head...

Lilacs pulled out of the wreckage...and looked down the barrel of a Cornerian battle rifle.

"Don't move!"

The soldier wasn't alone; a small patrol had quickly made their way to the crash site and was rummaging for the survivors.  Lilacs started to rise slowly-

"I said don't move!"

The butt of the rifle pushed him back down.  The patrol had already dug out several of the crew.  At least they were ali-

A long silver spike thrust from the soldier's neck.  The Demon shredded his medulla oblongata; he didn't even have time to blink.  Lilacs looked up to...another Cornerian soldier?  He grabbed the rifle from fallen man, pulled Lilacs to his feet, and retracted the Silver Demon.

Don't look at me, I just killed the captain of the , he whispered.  Lilacs could barely hear him.  A piece of wreckage conveniently covered the body.  It looked like no one saw anything.

You cowa-

A backhand shut him up.  "Don't talk to me, Fizard scum!" he growled loudly, imitating the soldier's voice almost perfectly.  If nothing else, Raj was certainly good at mimicry.  "C'mon, let's go."

The "captain" marched Lilacs to the rest of the unit.  "How many survivors?"

"I count a full crew, sir," a private reported.  "Looks like they all got lucky."

Raj chuckled.  "If you could call it that.  Load them into the truck.  We'll process them at the base."

The Eras were corralled onto a military truck, muddied treads indicating heavy use.  Lilacs threw a dirty glare at the "captain..."

...Who returned with a wink.

"This is Unit P34, we have searched the downed vessel.  Not much left; we're bringing the survivors back to base.  Over and out."  The private hung up the comm device as the patrol started to pile into the back of the truck-

All blown away with a rat-a-tat-tat.

Come on, let's go, Raj ordered as he freed the Eras, rifle still smoking.  We probably don't have much time until they realize P34's not coming back.

...Don't look at me like that, Lilacs.  It was necessary; I knew I could survive the fall, and one of us had to be in fighting condition.  Now call M-2 and let's get the hell back to base.

[Sideways]

I say we get to the surface.

All right, let me get your AI module reactivated

*General DeArmani opens the door to the Knight 2000 and gets strapped into the drivers seat, and starts the engine. He reaches under the dash and flips a few switches, then straightens up and reaches over to the passenger seat and hits the power button. All the lights in the compartment come to life, and the CRT monitors flicker to life. Outside of the Knight 2000, the red scanner bar lights up and swoops back and forth a couple of times before returning to normal status. Phoenix sets KITT to manual control, turns on the lights , then puts the Knight 2000 into drive and drives up the ramp into the cargo bay.*

You know what? It feels good to be back.

* Bekuraia walks up to the passenger side window, and as he does, KITT opens the window. Bekuraia hangs his head inside for a minute.*

We're ready to rock and roll.

Good. tell the pilot to prepare to leave for the surface. We're going to catch them off guard.

[Kal]

*runs into the hangar*  Wait, General KITT!  Sorry to seem like a tagalong, but...I gotta get to the surface.  Any way I can hitch a ride?

[Sideways]

I'm sure he have room for one more. Hop in.

Phoenix, what if KARR's down there?

[Kal]

*whew*  Thanks for the lift.  I hate to barge, but mind if I ask who this...Karr is?

[Sideways]

Back before I found myself in this mess, I was built by the late Wilton Knight to be partner to Police Officer Micheal Knight... We had an excellent partnership for about 15 years or so.  Anyway, back to your question. The Knight Automated Roving Robot was my prototype, he shared virtually everything that I am capable of doing. The problem with K.A.R.R. was that a programming error was made, and he became highly unstable. As a result, he was put into storage and was to be dismantled, although it never happened, and two theives unwittingly reactivated power to the labratory where he was housed.

Unlike me, K.A.R.R. was not programmed to protect human life. Rather, his primary directives were to protect himself. He was very cunning in getting others to do his bidding. He was like a child with a loaded gun. We fought him twice, the first time almost resulting in a head on collision, had not Micheal took into consideration the programming error I told you about earlier. He was forced to jump off a cliff and landed in saltwater, where he remained for 2 years. When he finally washed up on shore, a young couple accidentally reactivated him. After being in salt water for 2 years, he was short on power and weak. Eventually, we destroyed him, although no one ever went back to re collect the logic Module of KARR, so no-one else could ever attempt to rebuild him.

[Lilacs]

*OOC: Iam setting for a train show today and I wont be on-line much*

*M-2 pulled him self out of the crashed ship*

Reboot complet....

*M-2 looked up at Raj*

>: ( Engage!

*The large robot grabed Raj wit hhis claws*

Down boy, let go of him!

*M-2 drops Raj, Behind him one of the soldigers still hardly alive sends a SOS*

Picking up unknown siganel!

What is it?

SOS..................Mutible enemys approching!

How many

Estiments reaching 50 and plus.

[Kal]

"A rebel child with a loaded gun"...Funny you should say that...

Hmm?  What?  Oh, just musing.  This Karr sounds familiar.  Like...someone I used to know.

Close?  Heh, you could say that.  Don't get me wrong; I'm glad the bastard got what he deserved.  Just...it's funny, that's all.

Listen, if there's anything you want me to do...just say it.  All I want is peace for this system.

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*slices off the soldier's head and swears loudly*  I thought you of all people could see through a hologram, M-2!

Well, now that they know we're here, I doubt they'll send a small patrol again.  How much time do we have?

...*sigh*  Not good.  Your men are in no shape to stay and fight.  We can't send a beacon; it'll lead them straight to us.  Our best bet is to salvage what we can and load up the truck.  It'll be close, but we may be able to make it to the base.  It's either that or we hold our ground until reinforcements get here.  Regardless, we need supplies.  M-2, help me salvage what we can from the gunship.  Yes, the guns too; see if we can use them ourselves.  All the help we can get.

Lilacs...it's up to you.  *starts digging through the wreckage, examines heavy rifle, and shoulders it*  Whatever you choose, this won't be easy.

[Sideways]

Pilor, stop here.

Pilot: Yes Sir!

*The Pilot holds the transport on the ground as General Dearmani pulls KITT out of the cargo hatch. *

What happened here?

This is the result of a war, KITT. See if you can patch into the local comms unit. And open a secure link To The Mobius.

Right Away, Phoenix.

[Lilacs]

Well...Duh, Come on M-2 help him load the truck.

>: D

*M-2 pushes Raj out of the way and begins digging, as the other rid the truck of the bodys and pile in*

[Kal]

Grr...*Silver Demon comes out, then quickly retracts*  Be glad we're on the same side, rustbutt.

Hmm, what do we have here?  *grabs remains of gun turret*  Looks like it's mostly unharmed.  Stand back.  *hefts up to examine, fires a couple*  Looks like we can still use it.  M-2, see if there are any more; any weapons will help-

Too late, they're almost here!

*swears loudly*  C'mon, load 'em up.  M-2, cover the rear.  I call shotgun.  Lilacs, hope you're a leadfoot.

*loads rifle and mounts smaller turret on door*  Let's go.

(OoC:  I'm assuming the gunships have small turrets like a B-17 or something.  They're a little too big for people to hold, but Raj and M-2 ought to have no problem carrying one.)

[Lilacs]

*One of the grunts starts up the truck and puts it in gear*

*Driving down the dirt road, in the back of th truck*

Grunt 1: And thats why I never carry a box of matches around.

Eras: HAHAHAHAH!

Insert laugh! HA HA HA HA

.....that made no sense...

Not to robots!

but M-2 gets it

thats because M-2 ain't stupid!

Eras: HAHAHAHAHAHA!

[Kal]

(OoC: Raj used to be a human, remember?  Kinda like Adam from Metroid Fusion.)

[Were they always this immature?]

[somewhat, yes, though it seems the Lylatians have made them stupider.  Want me to kill them?]

[No, no, they're mine to protect.  Just...not making any easier for me, that's all.]

You know, I would've expected a little more maturity from a ranking officer-

Aww, poow widdle Waj doesn't wike the jo-

Just shut up before I smack you like an Eran whore.

All:  ...

*sarcastically*  Aww, did I say something wrong?

An Eran whore?!

Hey, if your mother made dresses, I would've called her a tailor. *grin*

You little-

*BEEP BEEP BEEP*

Shh...

Comm:  Beta Outpost to Unit P34, why are you not returning to base?  Unit P34, come in!

Raj:  *Cornerian voice*  This is Unit P34, please repeat, over.

comm:  Unit P34, report to Beta Outpost immediately, over!

Raj:  Negative, sir.  The Fizards had rescue ships.  They have evac'd and are returning to their base.  Beginning pursuit, over.

comm:  Negative, P34.  You'd be walking into the lion's den.  Plant a bug and wait for reinforcements!

Raj:  I have reason to believe they have ABT [anti-bugging technology].  Sir, we may not get another shot to recon their base.

comm:  Your vehicles are not designed for recon duty!  You are leading your men into a trap!  Return to base imme-

Raj:  Negative.  I got this.  Over and out.  *changes frequency and shuts off comm*

Well that went well.  At least we didn't sound suspiscious.

I bought us a little more time.  They would've found out sooner or later regardless.  It doesn't matter; we're gonna have company soon.  Radio your troops and have them pick us up or something.  *loads turret*

[Lilacs]

(OOC: but Lilacs doesn't know that, *thinks* we havn't had our character speak about there past to each other yet)

[Were they always this immature?]

[somewhat, yes, though it seems the Lylatians have made them stupider.  Want me to kill them?]

[No, no, they're mine to protect.  Just...not making any easier for me, that's all.]

You know, I would've expected a little more maturity from a ranking officer-

Aww, poow widdle Waj doesn't wike the jo-

Just shut up before I smack you like an Eran whore.

All:  ...

*sarcastically*  Aww, did I say something wrong?

An Eran whore?!

Hey, if your mother made dresses, I would've called her a tailor. *grin*

You little-

[No one speaks of my mother in such manner!]

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Era comm tech will not work in the area, we are out of range and enemy comm most likely will pick it up.

*angery tone* What now? [a** face]

Grunt: Can that thing really take out enemy air units?

Just watch

But it's made for air to ground compat...

I can handle it.

What my friend here is saying is our wepons are built on the triangle.

.....?

Ground units like tanks and destroy AA equipment, AA will kill air craft, Air craft and kill tanks. To keep our units alive they move in packs like AA with tanks so the AA is protected from enemy tanks and the tanks are protected from enemy air craft.

What ever.....

[Give me five second with this guy and he would be dead in seconds] *his tail begins to twitch*

[Kal]

...A weapons triangle.

Ground units like tanks can destroy AA equipment, AA will kill our aircraft, and-

And aircraft take out tanks.  I've heard of that scheme.  Good if your opponent does it, bad if they don't.  Didn't think anyone would purposely build their weapons with a weakness.

Normally we have all bases covered-

But we don't.  Certainly explains why your gunships can't handle a single light fighter.  If nothing else, we shouldn't have to worry much about tanks and such.

And if they send air units?

...Then let's pray your man's good at driving erratically.  I managed to grab a few chaff cartridges in case of missiles.  And we've already seen how excellent an arm M-2 has when it comes to Hive Bombs.  But...not much we can do against bombs.

That's it?!  Shoot and hope for the best, that's the best you can come up with?!  You're supposed to-

FIRST!  I am  NOT some genie you rub and wish for a genius plan and have it happen at a moment's notice!  The last several times I've had a brilliant plan, it's been either YOU or your men who've done the smart thing and RUINED IT.  Which makes it your turn to come up with a brilliant plan and hope it doesn't screw up because of stupidity!

*punches Raj in the face*  SHUT UP!

...*starts to draw weapon but stops and calms down*

...Sorry.  I...I lost control.  Forgive me.  But...That is the best we can do.  There were no AA devices on the gunship.  If you have a better plan, I'd love to hear it.  If not...then grab a gun.  We've got some ducks to hunt.  M-2, I have some Hive bombs left.  Best use them sparingly.

(OoC:  Raj has four bombs left.  He's not stupid enough to give you all of them at once.  Only one at a time.)

[Lilacs]

Gunships have no AA because fighter move to fast for the them to get a lock on, Gunships can down other gunships but the are made to destroy land units, this truck looks of the APC family, its armor is thick.

But building your wepons with a weakness?

Raj this mabey a first for you but every thing has a weakness, but in the triangle each vehicle has a heavy and light version, Heavy tanks can survive much more punishment than the light tank but its large body makes it hard to transport and a slow mover. Mabey if we get back to our base mabey I should show you are wepons.

........... *turns to M-2* here take on to the bombs.

*gives Raj a dirty look* INEFFICIENT! *right arm transforms into a gatling gun, shoves Raj out of the way and stands at the end othe the trunck* ENGAGE! *starts shooting blindlessly every where*

[Kal]

Heh, perhaps your opinion of a weakness differs from mine.  But we'll discuss it later; now's not the time.  How much further until we can contact your people?

*grabs turret and guns at ground pursuers, hardly waiting for a response*

[Lilacs]

Grunt: About 10.....minutes....

  /

*A cornerian Recon pops out of the woods, the person in the turret shooting like mad*

[Sideways]

KITT, how far along is the transport?

We're about 2 miles behind them.

All right, switch to Pursuit mode, we're going to catch up with Kal and Lilacs.

*The Indicator on KITT's dashboard switches from Yellow "Auto Control" to Red "Pursuit", and KITT's electronic speedometer goes from 100 to 200 in a period of 5 seconds. *

Try and Reach Lilacs on the comms.

Opening secure frequency...

[Lilacs]

*M-2 opened his claws into a gatling gun and perpared to fire, but then*

RING RING RING

*Turns around to Lilacs*

what are you doing?

You have a call, answering.

No don't answer!

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*And the Cornerian base*

Communication officer: General General we have found a comm being linked to a Era unit, it must be the group the kill our units!

General: Get every gunship, tank, atilery, recon over there NOW! We need a batch other Era for our biology stuidys

______________________Back in the Truck__________________

Massive Enemy group headed our way!

Good Timing dumb a**, what did you say your name was, I would like to know it so it can mock you even more!

[Sideways]

No response, Sir.

Forget it then. Keep moving...

[Kal]

(OoC:  Raj is with the Eras.  Kal's with you on the Phoenix.)

You're not gonna just give up on the-!  *wobbles a little bit*

Kal, you alright?

...Huh?  What?  Yeah, I'm...I'm fine.  Just...I feel...weird.  I haven't felt like this-

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-felt like this since...the link-

Hey!  Snakeface!  Yoohoo, anyone there?

...Sorry.  Don't know what came over me.  How many units following us?

Try the whole damn army.

What?!  *swears loudly*

...Don't look at me that way.  If anything, it's your bucket of bolts that led them to us.  Gig's up.

No brilliant plans this time?

Afraid not.  Two anti-ground turrets in an APC don't stand a chance against an ar-What the hell?!

A mid-sized transport ship buzzed the road, cargo bay door wide open scraping the ground.  The comm crackled to life.

???:  Mako-1 to Cornerian PC, it seems you're in a bit of a jam.  Do you need assistance?

A Gullflight?  I know that voice...

Who the hell is this?  Identify yourself!

???:  I'm afraid you don't have time for that.  Get in; they'll be here any moment.

*grins and shouts at the grunt behind the wheel*  Do it!

Since when do you give the orders around here?

Since I believe we both know who's piloting that Gullflight transport!

Haven't a clue.  Smells like a trap.

You're going to have to trust me.  I doubt you'll get such a fine deal from the Cornerians.  *leaps from APC to cargo bay*

...*sigh*  Guess we don't have a choice.  Do it.

As soon as the APC was aboard, the bay doors started to close.  Raj and Lilacs could see the Cornerian troops closing in.

And then...the stubby tail of the vessel disappeared from sight as the doors slammed shut.

I recieved your message a few hours ago, Commander, the voice echoed from the speaker.  I came as soon as-

No, stop.

Sir?

I'm not your "commander" anymore.  Hell, I'm not even your superior.  Haven't been since the incident with Fof.

There was a pause as the vessel gained altitude.  Lilacs looked out the window to notice the Cornerians seemed lost as both targets seemingly vanished into thin air.

The new cloak I installed renders us completely invisible to sensors.  It will need to be recharged later, but it will suffice for now.  And the hull's lined with lead phosphate; they can't track the vehicle's signal.

Gotta admire a man who thinks ahead.  It's good to see you again, Revin.

The pleasure is mine, sir-

*shakes head*  It's Raj now, remember?

Then the pleasure is mine...Raj.

Heh, you'll get used to it.

For the first time, in a long time, Raj's smile was friendly.

Unfortunately, Kal won't be as happy to know you're alive.

The smile instantly vanished.  Kal?  He's here?!

I picked up a Koulthan signal coming from one of the pursuit ships.  It matched his.

(OoC:  Kitt's, not the Cornerians, but y'all don't know that.)

Raj swore again.  Does he know I'm here?

Not that I know of.  He's bound to find out.

Yeah, I know that.

...*sigh*  You're right.  He's not going to like this at all.  Lilacs, give him a heading for your base.

[Sideways]

KITT, I saw an Alliance Vessel around here, any chance you can hook up with them?

*KITT's Scanner comes to life, scanning the surrounding area*

I haven't seen anything so far, Phoenix, but I'll keep a look out.

*Phoenix pushes a few buttons above him.*

General DeArmani calling The Mobius, do you read me?

General, we read you loud anc clear.

Do me a favor and scan the surrounding area, I thought I saw Allied craft nearby.

We'll get right on it.

I think it's best we turn back and return to the transport, Phoenix.

I think you're right, KITT...

*Phoenix slows KITT down, then turns around and starts returning to his transport *

Make sure that transport is ready by the time I get back.

[Lilacs]

(OOC: I changed M-2's looks and back ground some

Heres the new M-2:

What do ya think?

M-1, M-3, M-4, M-5, M-6, M-7, and M-8 are coming up soon)

*stareing a Revin*

ERROR!!!! you were destroyed you were deleted!!!!

*All of M-2s wepons activate and he lunges at Revin*

*Grabs M-2's foot, the robot falls to the ground*

Down boy!, *Spits at the ground* great now I have to a** holes to worry about.

Revin: Good to se you too, Scale face

*Looks at KITT*

Who the hell are you?