| Warm Hearth - Air Wing |
| Summary: | The Air Wing goes out to do battle in the reclaiming of Solon II! |
| Date: | PH225 (29 Nov 2009) |
| Related Logs: | MxM & Warm Hearth logs |
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Space, Solon II's Orbit
IC Date: PHD 225
[STC] "Shepherd" Castor says, "Shepherd to Kharon, everything is green permission to see a Battlestar?"
[TAC3] "Poet" Roubani says, "Mooner, Poet. Shall we, then."
[STC] "Knight" Praxis says, "All fighters scramble - maintain silence over STC."
[TAC3] Estrella says, "Rabbit, Wolf-10, in the air and coming to your side! Oh, umm…over."
[STC] "Knight" Praxis says, "Madman, belay launch clearance."
[STC] "Madman" Matto says, "Kharon, Madman, standing by."
[Wolf-9: Hale] Coming fresh from the tubes, along with the other pilots being disgorged would be Rabbit, a quick waggle of wings, as he settles back into the viper life. Out for a wee bit, but not out. And damned if he doesn't want some fresh payback for his last outing against the bloody tin cans. Still as he maneuvers, he's looking for Estrella, a waggle of his wing given over, once she is out and forms up with him.
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, " Err. Right- Squab, Rabbit. Keep on me an I will keep you alive. If something gets on me arse, I want you to chase- an I'll lead away. Just like in the sims- you copy me?"
[TAC3] Estrella says, "Roger, Rabbit! Wolf-10, over."
[Nem's Ride: Nemesis] The space in orbit around Solon II is riddled with the remains of many, many cylon raiders. From the look of it, a large swath of them was taken out by a battery, and the remainder cleaned up by the various vipers spinning through the black chasing down the stragglers. There combat is still going, but it's clearly dominated by the Colonials. Two to three full viper squadrons patrol the area, flight choreographed in what seems like flawless time.
Missiles sail from the launch tubes of the large capital ship, trailing through space toward the basestar across the tableau of combat. The basestar, already listing, takes a serious hit that smashes through one of its tines, the upper section of the ship splintering off and venting its internals. The other missiles are shot down en route by crescent shaped raiders. The comms are alive with chatter, pilots whooping and talking trash and calling out splashes over the wireless frequency, tactical channel three.
DRADIS contacts light up the screen, the two capital ships visible — BS Hestia on the Colonial side, and the Basestar on the cylon side. Several smaller contacts dot space, perhaps forty in all, viper pilots and raiders!
[TAC3] "Mooner" Eddie says, "Poet, I keep telling you…we're better together."
[TAC3] "Dash" Martin says, "Flight, Dash, on headseat in the hangar, on hand and maintaining silence, over and out."
[Wolf-16: Roubani] Roubani pulls his Viper up alongside Eddie's, undercarriage blazing blue for a few moments as the auxiliary thrusters kick in for extra speed.
[Wolf-12: Eddie] Once she's out of the Tubes, Mooner finds Poet at her side. Aw, they're all growed up, flying without a chaperone! She eases off her stick, falling back just a bit on his wing and then waggling her own in a little wave.
[TAC3] "Mooner" Eddie says, "Would you look at that view…"
[Wolf-8: Castor] Wolf-8 flies out as available pilots scramble out of their tubes and as Wolf-8 screams out of the tubes and he spots the basestar fighting with the Battlestar there is a slight smile for a moment, only a moment though, since the possibility of losing the Battlestar is a serious one. He pulls up with his wingman and maintains his course as he is here to protect the Kharon and possibly the Battlestar.
[TAC4] "Knight" Praxis says, "Battlestar Hestia, this is Captain Praxis Demitros of the Colonial Escort Carrier Kharon. Do you copy? It does not appear as if you require much assistance here but we thought we might lend an appendage anyhow."
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Mooner, Rabbit. Ain't that a thing of beauty?"
[TAC4] (from Nike) There's a crackle over the comms. Then a moment later, a man's voice. Somewhat strident, though not unpleasant on the ears, "Colonial Escort-" *crackle* "-rier Kharon. Hestia copies. We're a little busy right now. Stand by while we verify your ID."
[TAC3] "Poet" Roubani comments mildly. "I wonder if that basestar would fit in the lab."
[TAC3] Estrella says, "tac3 I bet they have better food. Like peaches!"
[TAC4] "Knight" Praxis says, "Hestia, Kharon copies. Standing by."
[TAC3] (from "Rainbow" Mars) "Stonewall" Ramses, "Booboo, Stonewall. If I hear another joystick reference out of you…"
[TAC3] (from "None" Nemesis) A distinctly southern voice comes over the comms as Captain Nini "Whiplash" Sito berates her wingman with a fond, "Squirt, tighten up that formation and keep your wings attached to your viper before I come over there myself and shoot you in the shitter." She shortly moves on to other pilots, "Boo-Boo watch your weapons, something under your wing is smoking. Caveman, you're cleared for cleanup duty. Peel off and go check on our marine filled shuttle. Let's keep the gooey on the inside, people."
[Into the Wireless] A distinctly southern voice comes over the comms as Captain Nini "Whiplash" Sito berates her wingman with a fond, "Squirt, tighten up that formation and keep your wings attached to your viper before I come over there myself and shoot you in the shitter." She shortly moves on to other pilots, "Boo-Boo watch your weapons, something under your wing is smoking. Caveman, you're cleared for cleanup duty. Peel off and go check on our marine filled shuttle. Let's keep the gooey on the inside, people."
[Wolf-5: Alex] Alright, so Alex may be a little disappointed at the ID of the Battlestar, but certainly not crushed. His Viper flies in tandem slightly behind the wing of Leda letting the other take the lead as he navigates his fighter.
[Wolf-10: Estrella] Estrella is biting her tongue, switching between intently focusing on what Hale's doing, and staring gape-mouthed at the scene out there.
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, " Alright Vigilantes, Rabbit. We got out orders- Let's see if we can't help clean up though-Lend a bloody hand an send these bastards back to the great scrap yard in the sky. Squab, Rabbit. Stay on me an let'er open. Over."
[TAC4] (from Nike) After a few minutes, the comms crackle again and this time a woman's more dulcet voice is heard. "Kharon, this is Hestia Actual. We've verified your codes, good of you to join us. Let's save the warm greetings until later, shall we? Sito could use your boys' help out there, if you'd be so inclined."
[Nem's Ride: Nemesis] Comms chatter begins to cross, and the lively battle chatter lends a boisterous air to the otherwise dangerous situation. The Hestia's pilots are a comm friendly bunch, though their messages are usually fairly succinct. Aside from their CAG, the Southern one with a comment for everyone.
[TAC4] "Knight" Praxis says, "Understood, Hestia. We are engaging the enemy, will maintain silence until the conflict is resolved. Kahron out."
[Wolf-9: Hale] And like that Hale's got his target all nice and picked out. With a waggle, He's taking lead and zooming into the mess. Nothing like catching the enemy in somewhat unawares. Sure there's DRADIS, but when you have another flock of Viper's diving into the mix-certainly will cause some chaos for those bloody giant Tin Cans. Once he's got a bugger he likes, one can almost feel the smile hidden easily under his helmet. cue the PEW PEW, from the KEW KEW.
[Wolf-8: Castor] Shepherd begins a run on his target which would be the Raider closest to him but as he spots other pilots out there another smile comes across his face and he makes sure to go after this raider with great vengeance and furious anger. He then grunts as Wolf-8 is hit but it is a bit of a light hit he in turn fires back and his hit is harder however he looks over as his wingman gets hit hard and he pulls in to attack the Viper that shot at his wingman.
[TAC3] (from "Rainbow" Mars) "Stonewall" Ramses, "Boo-boo, you picked up a new friend, I'm on him. Break left in one… two…" A beat. "Frak."
[Wolf-16: Roubani] Roubani jinks out of the way of oncoming Raider fire, the quick zip to the side sending his KEW fire uselessly past it. He makes an annoyed puff of air into his comm that doesn't trigger the mic, and swerves past the debris of someone else's exploding kill, turning guns on the bandit now chasing his wingman.
[Wolf-5: Alex] Spinning his ship as he avoids incoming fire, Icarus blinks out for a moment before refocusing himself, swinging his ship back around to locate Shephard's target.
[TAC3] "Mooner" Eddie says, "Well. Not exactly the first impression I wanted to make…"
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Poet, Rabbit. Don't fret none, Squab an I can get that bugger off of you, if you can clean off Mooner. Careful though or we'll find ourselves into a right bloody fuzzball out here. Mooner keep on your bloody target, lets mop her up."
[TAC3] "Poet" Roubani says, "Rabbit, Poet, already on it. Mooner, don't you worry. You're still beautiful to me."
[TAC3] (from "None" Nemesis) "Whiplash" Sito says, "Boo-boo, RTB if your chicken legs still work. Squirt, give escort. Stonewall, you're on my wing."
[Into the Wireless] "Whiplash" Sito says, "Boo-boo, RTB if your chicken legs still work. Squirt, give escort. Stonewall, you're on my wing."
[TAC3] "Shepherd" Castor says, "Shepherd to Icarus, you alright in there? Hang in there."
[Wolf-12: Eddie] Eddie woke up on the wrong side of the stick this morning it seems, when her shot chews up nothing but space dust. She jukes hard, chasing after her target while Roubani falls back to clean off her tail.
[TAC3] "Icarus" Alex says, "Shepherd, Icarus. I'm fine. I keep having flashbacks to the last time I was on the Hestia for a conference. There's this really cute redheaded deckhand.. I'll tell you later."
[Wolf-13: Mars] Stonewall is tight on the stick, flying in after Boo-boo when she spots the bogie he's picked up. Feeling the Gs, she uses her thrusters to pivot and head after the Raider in question, blowing some nice holes in it's body, but not discouraging it from Boo-boo's butt. She's all set to continue after the raider, but then breaks off and forms up with Sito's viper.
[Wolf-9: Hale] Staying on his target which has become oddly attracted to poor Roubani- Rabbit doggedly chases after the bandit on his fellow pilot's arse. And with that he's going to dog in and out if he can- Either way, he'll be mute on the chatter. Let the inaudible bark from his guns do all the talking from now on-that is unless someone hails him-then he'll spark up conversation.
[TAC3] (from "Rainbow" Mars) "Stonewall" Ramses, "Boo-boo, Stonewall, we're working on your juking in the sims. Acknowledged Whiplash, forming up."
[TAC3] Estrella says, "HaHA! I hit him, I hit the son of a whore!"
[Wolf-10: Estrella] Estrella fistpumps like a dork when she hits her target, and laughs into her comm. But Hale's changing targets now, and her smile quickly fades as she leans forward and narrows her eyes, trying to keep up with all of his movements.
[TAC3] "Poet" Roubani says, "Language. Gracious."
[TAC3] "Spider" Kai says, "Madman, Birdman, get your birds prepped and ready to deploy for a ground assault. You've got marines incoming."
[TAC3] "Madman" Matto says, "Spider, Madman, acknowledged."
[TAC3] "Birdman" Sparro says, " Spider, Birdman, acknowledged."
[TAC3] Estrella says, "tac3 *sheepish* Sorry. Got excited."
[Wolf-16: Roubani] Roubani trusts Hale and Estrella to clean up the raider streaking after him, barreling in on Eddie's new friend. He fires too late to keep it from shooting her again, but his trajectory's perfect, slamming KEW fire straight into the cockpit and sending the bandit spinning out of action right after its attack.
[TAC3] "Poet" Roubani says, "Mooner, Poet. You're clear. Are you alright?"
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Squab, Rabbit. Keep on me, now that we have Poet cleared, let's snag another bloody target if we can, bloody help out our mates in arms here. Over."
[Wolf-8: Castor] Wolf-8 screams past his raider as he manages to stop an attack but he doesn't do much in the way of damage and he stays on his target for now since he is not in a position to let someone shoot up his wingman. Shepherd pulls a few extra g's as he screams after his target and as he keeps an eye on Icarus.
[TAC3] "Shepherd" Castor says, "Shepherd to Icarus, just focus on the surviving to tell me later part, deal?"
[STC] "Birdman" Sparro says, " Kharon, Birdman. Friends loaded and ready to launch."
[Nem's Ride: Nemesis] Raiders and vipers trade fire all over the area, spinning parts of exploded ships make flight tricky. Several ships take heavy damage in the lengthy exchange. The battle is all but over, and this little corner of space, where the Kharon and Hestia vipers overlap, is the only active potion, save, perhaps, the ground battle in progress to take back the facilities below.
Squirt takes heavy damage for his trouble, but both he and Boo-Boo are well on their way back to the barn by that time. All that remains is a clean up, and the vipers vastly outnumber the raiders.
[Wolf-5: Alex] Wolf-5 loops around some, a spray of KEW fire towards the Raider he is tailing flying wide and trailing the shots into Shepherd's fire. The Viper slows for a second, the reverse thrusters firing before it breaks again and heads in after the next target.
[TAC3] "Icarus" Alex says, "Shepherd, Icarus. I'll be fine. Just keep firing and following the pathing laid out. Also never mention to anyone that I missed this much or so help me you'll wake up one day with a horse head in your bunk."
[TAC3] Estrella says, "Rabbit, Wolf-10, gotcha. Pick a big one."
[Wolf-9: Hale] With the bogey off of Poet, Rabbit and Estrella (now just called Squab) are free to roam the country. However, he's moving to head in and cover the bogey on one of the new vipers. IE Hestians. Not really asking right there, if he can join in this particular dance. He's just feeling generous-sides. Cutting in can help clear the skies a little more.
[TAC3] "Spider" Kai says, "Rabbit, we've got raptors outbound as soon as you've got a handle on things out there. What's the situation with the baseship?"
[TAC3] (from "None" Nemesis) "Whiplash" Sito says, "Welcome to the party, y'all. Pull up a chair and grab yourself a beer." That's her way of welcoming the Kharon's vipers to the battle in progress, once there's time for a teeny little breather between dodging fire and raining down vengeance from KEWs.
[Into the Wireless] "Whiplash" Sito says, "Welcome to the party, y'all. Pull up a chair and grab yourself a beer." That's her way of welcoming the Kharon's vipers to the battle in progress, once there's time for a teeny little breather between dodging fire and raining down vengeance from KEWs.
[STC] Neha says, "This is Kharon. Stand-by."
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Spider, Rabbit. We're helping our neighbors clean up, then we'll be ready to catch and bring in our loverly birds. Right now, we're raking up. As for the baseship-She's listing, looks like they got in some good hits, over."
[Wolf-13: Mars] Stonewall is on and after the bogie on Whiplash now, though the fellow isn't making it easy by any means. A weapon
[Wolf-13: Mars] Stonewall is on and after the bogie on Whiplash now, though the fellow isn't making it easy by any means. A weapon's burst later and the guy is still flying. Cooperate and die already, dammit.
[TAC3] "Spider" Kai says, "Rabbit, Spider. I copy."
[TAC3] (from "Rainbow" Mars) "Stonewall" Ramses, "Frakking peckerwood. Sure likes you, Whip. You wearing that new perfume Eau De Toaster or something?"
[Wolf-10: Estrella] Estrella's got a shit-eating grin on her face, pigeon comments not withstanding. She hit two! Nothing's ever felt like this. Following Hale as he goes, she lines up her sights with his next target and grits her teeth, getting ready to come to the rescue for someone else.
[Nem's Ride: Nemesis] The basestar is initiating fire within proximity, but if they have nukes, they're unable to or simply not using them. No radiological alarms have been detected, and the damage appears to be fairly extensive. Even as the call goes out for an update, the HESTIA fires off another volley that tags something important. The center fulcrum is struck, and the ship's center explodes, sending the basestar gently spiraling in two different directions.
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Neighbor, Rabbit. Thank You, we'll see if we can't make this right party a good one-send everyone out with a bang. Sing out if you need assistance, and I'll have m' birds come in an help sweep up the floor. Over."
[TAC3] (from "None" Nemesis) "Whiplash" Sito replies over comms, "Stonewall, Whiplash. Watch your language in front of our guests, hear? There's enough time to desensitize them to the horror a little later over drinks. Far as my perfume goes, you know well as I do it's just my natural charm and beauty."
[Into the Wireless] "Whiplash" Sito replies over comms, "Stonewall, Whiplash. Watch your language in front of our guests, hear? There's enough time to desensitize them to the horror a little later over drinks. Far as my perfume goes, you know well as I do it's just my natural charm and beauty."
[TAC3] "Madman" Matto says, "Kharon, Madman, we've got a full house; green for launch on your mark."
[TAC3] "Mooner" Eddie says, "Everything is five by five, Poet. Let's finish takin' out the trash."
[Wolf-9: Hale] Joining Stonewall, Rabbit comes along, just as fast as he can, and applies a nice heavy dose of KEW fire for good measure. And staying good, and true to his name, he bounces his viper to the opposite wing from Stonewall, to keep the flight and fire lines clear. Though once a shot lines up he is spraying a few more KEW rounds, for added emphasis. Time for them to leave.
[TAC3] "Poet" Roubani says, "Copy that, Mooner. On Caveman's bandit."
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Shepherd, Rabbit. I need you an Icarus to go an eascort our birds when they're released. Once we're done here we'll double back and join you. Over."
[Wolf-5: Alex] Fliping over some, Alex brings Wolf-5 about and lays down a spray of fire across the path of the Raider, letting the Cylon fly into it whilst others fire upon the ship as well. Spinning away from the debris, he looks around momentarily to locate his wingman and slips in alongside.
[TAC3] "Spider" Kai says, "Rabbit, mop up what's left of those bastards and launch whatever you've got left at the baseship. Madman, Birdman, once you've got clearance you're to proceed to the LZ marked at the following coordinates, and report back on the situation down there. If it's too hot, you're to bug back out, otherwise you'll drop your troops and bunker down."
[Wolf-12: Eddie] Caveman tried to help Mooner clean up Poet's bandit, now she can at least try to return the favor. After her splash, she loops back around and breakneck speed, forming up with Roubani to finish clearing the skies.
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Spider, Rabbit. Affirmative We're almost clear here- I have Shepherd and Icarus on escort Duty- the rest will go to fire off at our limping basestar. And sir. She looks like her fat lady is about to sing. Over."
[Wolf-16: Roubani] Roubani has little trouble avoiding the limping bandit trying to shoot off his wing, and behind it gets blown to sad pieces by combined fire. He makes a mild sound in throat and scissor-turns around some flying debris in his way, opening fire on Caveman's raider.
[STC] "Birdman" Sparro says, "tac3 Spider, Birdman. Read you lound and clear. If you want, I can just open the door about fifty feet up and let them jump. Safer that way.""
[Wolf-8: Castor] Wolf-8 takes its turn on the Raider that attacked his Viper and he says softly to himself, "Not today. No one dies today." His bird then flies and comes on a new target and he is careful in his piloting since he wants to make sure everyone makes it back to the barn. Engines are on regular burn which means that Leda is playing everything cool.
[TAC3] "Madman" Matto says, "Spider, Madman, coordinates loaded; acknowledged."
[TAC3] "Shepherd" Castor says, "Shepherd to Icarus, keep in close to me. I want to do this one by the book."
[TAC3] "Icarus" Alex says, "Shepherd, Icarus. Rabbit's requested us to break to escort the honeypot to her brothel."
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Vigilantes, Rabbit. Once we're cleaned the skies, we're to go and deliver our parting blows at the limping basestar. Give her all you have. Shepherd and Icarus. I need you on escort duty incase our birds need cover. Over."
[TAC3] "Spider" Kai says, "If it's too hot down there, Birdman, I'll have you do a drop and go. We won't know till you get a look."
[TAC3] "Shepherd" Castor says, "Shepherd to Rabbit, aye sir, We are on it."
[Wolf-13: Mars] There's a very curt wing bob for Hale from Stonewall and then she's back to the business at hand, namely running down the little cowardly raider she's been after. A roll and reorientation later and it's after the bastard again, guns pounding.
[TAC3] (from "Rainbow" Mars) "Stonewall" Ramses, "Rabbit, Stonewall. Pleased to make your acquaintance. I'd pour you some tea, but this straggler is playing hard to get. IOU? Over."
[STC] Neha says, "Kharon to Birdman and Madman: You're a go. Hermes' speed."
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Stonewall, Rabbit. Pleasure is all mine- An I will take the bloody raincheck. Right now, I don't have scones or a nice grey on m' mind. Jus' the culler on your mate's ass. Want me to bring sugar though? Over."
[STC] "Birdman" Sparro says, " Acknowledged, Kharon. Birdman heading out. Keep the bunks room. Better yet, send someone to our old coordinates and find my bunk."
[STC] "Madman" Matto says, "Kharon, Madman, i hear you. Expediting launch."
[Nem's Ride: Nemesis] As the combined forces of the Kharon and Hestia unite, space is cleared of the very last of the raiders. What's left of the basestar is no longer firing. That's probably because it's in too many pieces. All non Colonial DRADIS contacts appear to have been eliminated.
[Foxbat-4: Matto] Foxbat-4 rises from deck and through Kharon's proximity at proximity-safe speed. Once it clears the furthest proximity threshold it turns on three axes, easing into a course toward the marked coordinates on Solon II.
[Wolf-9: Hale] There's a whoop, thankfully off the coms as Rabbit helps bring down another one of those bloody buggers, and with a waggle of his wing over to Stonewall, He's moving to break from Whiplash's path and is turning his bird towards the limping and rather hurt basestar. Already he's kicking up the thrusters, and maneuvering to lead the charge on the dying ship. Staying on Target, It seems like Rabbit's looking to do a lot more damage before burning back.
Lost DRADIS Contact: Foxbat-8 heads for Solon II's Orbit.
Lost DRADIS Contact: Foxbat-4 heads for Solon II's Orbit.
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Vigilantes, Rabbit. Let's bring em Hell."
[TAC3] (from "Rainbow" Mars) "Stonewall" Ramses, "Rabbit, Stonewall. I'm afraid all we have is sweet tea. You'll try it and you'll like it." A beat of silence and then a laugh, "Thanks for the tag team, little goober was being difficult."
[TAC3] "Mooner" Eddie says, "Oh, it's already been brought-ed. Mooner showing clear DRADIS."
[TAC3] (from "None" Nemesis) "Whiplash" Sito says, "Feel free to accompany our friends to check the remains of the basestar for signs of movement. All damaged birds RTB and grab yourself a cold drink."
[Into the Wireless] "Whiplash" Sito says, "Feel free to accompany our friends to check the remains of the basestar for signs of movement. All damaged birds RTB and grab yourself a cold drink."
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Stonewall, Rabbit. Anytime. If you'll excuse us-We have a lot of hurt to bring about- over."
[Wolf-13: Mars] When the raider explodes into raggedy chunks o' raider, Stonewall peels away and returns to Sito's side, flying in precision formation. It's only when Whiplash gives the word does she stray from her viper's side, moving on after Hale and forming up on the other side of his wing.
[TAC3] "Spider" Kai says, "Good shooting, Vigilantes. Once you've cleaned up out there, establish a patrol over the area and secure it. Pattern theta six. Coordinate with the Hestia flight lead. Everyone else can head back to the barn. Birdman, report as soon as you've got a visual of the situation down there."
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Spider, Rabbit. Aye sir. Vigilantes, you heard the CAG. Mop up and then cover."
[TAC3] "Madman" Matto says, "Spider, Kharon— this is Madman. We're looking at clear skies here, expediting landing at given coordinates."
[Wolf-10: Estrella] Estrella knows they can't see her, but all the same, she can't help but wave to all the new vipers as they fall in formation. And then there goes Hale after the basestar, and so she kicks it up and follows along, getting ready to bits and pieces floating everywhere.
[Wolf-16: Roubani] Roubani is, indeed, 'giving them hell', even if he's not glib about it on comm. He's not saying much at all, actually. One can see a barrage of lights from his weapons as he weaves through the debris, smashing off bits of what remaines of the basestar. His Viper's guided in as close as he dares, wing tipping as he tries to get as good a look at said wreckage as he possibly can. While shooting it.
[Wolf-9: Hale] When you've been hit as hard and as often as the pilots of the Kharon, one can simply understand why they are razing the dead, or salting the fields as it goes to be said. Leading the attack in, Rabbit's KEW just explodes into action as he takes swipes at various parts of the wreckage, coming screaming in to let lose rounds, only to scream off, and come back in on another pass. Kill em all, and make sure they stay dead is the order of the day.
[TAC3] "Birdman" Sparro says, " Spider, Birdman. We have some ground combat but the landing zone is clear. My gut says to hang tight in case we need to get the jarheads out post-haste."
[TAC3] "Spider" Kai says, "Acknowledged, Birdman. Hang onto your sidearms, and keep your engines warm."
[TAC3] (from "Rainbow" Mars) "Stonewall" Ramses, "I appreciate your enthusiasm, Vigilantes. And might I add, 'Gulp'?"
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Stonewall, Rabbit. We've got a lot of hurt t' work out. Gulp won't cover it when we're through."
[TAC3] (from "None" Nemesis) "Whiplash" Sito says, "Stonewall, I'm RTBing to deal with a pesky fuel leak and check on Boo-Boo and Squirt. You have any problems, sound off. Otherwise bring them home when you're done playing with your new friends."
[Into the Wireless] "Whiplash" Sito says, "Stonewall, I'm RTBing to deal with a pesky fuel leak and check on Boo-Boo and Squirt. You have any problems, sound off. Otherwise bring them home when you're done playing with your new friends."
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Alright Vigilantes, If you're not on CAP, feel free to RTB. Poet, I'd like you an Squab to remain on our CAP pattern, an I'll bring Mooner in. Got something in m' eye- If you need help call out an we'll be back as soon as we can, or we'll see you in the barn. Over."
[TAC3] "Poet" Roubani says, "Rabbit, Poet. Copy, moving to CAP formation."
[TAC3] (from "Rainbow" Mars) "Stonewall" Ramses, "You won't mind if I indulge too, then." And then, "Acknowledged Whiplash. I think I like them already."
[TAC3] Estrella says, "Rabbit, Wolf-10. Stay with Poet and patrol, understood. Over."
[TAC3] "Mooner" Eddie says, "Copy that, Rabbit. Returning to base. Glad as Hades to meet you, neighbors."
[TAC3] "Rabbit" Hale says, "Stonewall, Rabbit. Was a pleasure meeting and dancing with you blokes. Can't wait to do it again. Safe hunting, and flying. Out."
[Wolf-9: Hale] With the call gone out- Rabbit is peeling away with a waggle of his tail feathers for Estrella, and Stonewall. He'll meet up with Mooner and do a lovely landing-unlike his last rather nasty landing.
[TAC4] (from Nike) A male voice comes over the tactical channel again, "Kharon, this is Commander Kato. We have ground teams down on the planet as we speak, proceeding to secure points to the north and the east of Keros. We are also arranging a boarding party once our marines report all clear. Please be prepared to receive a raptor on your starboard flight deck, over."
[TAC4] "Knight" Praxis says, "Commander Kato, this is Captain Demitros. Message received and understood, we shall be ready to receive you."
[TAC4] (from Nike) Kato replies a moment later, "Acknowledged, Captain. Again, we're damned glad to see you. Kato out."
[TAC3] "Spider" Kai says, "All vigilantes, unless you're up on patrol, get back to the barn. I repeat, RTB. Sparky, Shirt, take over for Poet and Flores on CAP once you have launch clearance."
[TAC3] "Poet" Roubani says, "Spider, Poet. Copy RTB. Flores, please. After you."
[TAC3] Estrella says, "Wolf-10, Spider. On the way back."
