Insane Cafe 4: The Insane Frontier

Serris · **Reply #2340 on:** July 16, 2014, 01:12:35 AM

"Thanks!" A man wearing a powered exoskeleton lifted the heavy battery pack aside so it could be taken away to be repaired or recycled if it was too badly damaged.

Two workers clad in powered exoskeletons and equipped with plasma pole cutters ignited the glowing pink blades of their tools.

Sparks flew as they began cutting up the mangled wreck in preparation for it to be recycled.

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In another section of the repair bay, several workers were busy fighting a fire that had erupted when a mislaid wrench accidentally short circuited a battery pack.

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Deimos was nursing a tumbler of scotch on the rocks at Winterville Inn's bar. "F--- me, this is f---ing ridiculous."

Strut took a seat next to him. He was covered in grime from working in the algal oil farms and refineries. "Rough day?"

"You have no f---ing idea." Deimos took a slug of the scotch.

A plate of fried catfish fritters was served to Deimos and some pasta with zucchini and catfish sausage was served to Strut.

Ms. Swimmer arrived in the bar with her dual sticks in their scabbards. Judging by how she smelled of fresh water, she had obviously gone for a swim in the artificial lake in Winterville.

tempestwheel · **Reply #2341 on:** July 17, 2014, 11:39:27 PM

Bentley sent out another message.

"Here are our coordinates," he sent again, hoping for a result.

Kor · **Reply #2342 on:** July 18, 2014, 04:08:50 PM

Gron made his way back to the hidden headquarters of Sly Cooper, in a round about fashion so he and the symbiote knew they were not being followed.

Serris · **Reply #2343 on:** July 18, 2014, 05:40:12 PM

Captain Carson recieved the transmission as she was eating dinner. Sh put down her fork and swallowed her mouthful of catfish filet. "Acknowledged, vehicles are being dispatched to your location. Captain Carson out."

She radioed Stripetail. "Good news! We've got the coordinates of the ship! Now who shall we send out?

Nick22 · **Reply #2344 on:** July 18, 2014, 08:02:36 PM

semnd out 5 of your best along with 5 of mine' Stripetail replied. we'll finish our lunch before sending them out' he added as he sipped at his tea. 'i'll send out ratchet, angela. Agumon Agumina and stitch. you send out 5 of your best, and we'll bring them here, for debriefing..

Kor · **Reply #2345 on:** July 20, 2014, 03:48:46 PM

First thing Gron did was go around to see how the hq was and how the various folks were holding up. Then if any basic food or other supplies were needed.

Serris · **Reply #2346 on:** July 21, 2014, 01:44:23 AM

Captain Carson nodded. She activated her radio. "Lockie, Fairchild, Rainbow, Martin and Bigmouth, Report to the vehicle bay!"

She then turned to Stripetail. "The four living planes have been dispatched. Mr. Bigmouth will be piloting the repulsorsled.

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At the alert, the living planes got to work ordering ordnance. As they were being armed, they chatted amongst themselves.

"This better not be another attack," Lt. Martin grumbled as a Sidewinder missile was clipped onto one of her hardpoints.

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Mr. Bigmouth received the transmission as he was chatting with some of the Spirarian science bay workers at Winterville Tavern. "Excuse me," he said, donning his messenger bag. He then exited the tavern and summoned an electric taxi to take him to the armory.

Kor · **Reply #2347 on:** July 23, 2014, 02:18:56 PM

Joe finished with his rounds for the day, helping with the wounded as best as he can. His shift done he and Gomamon decided to go to a cafe in order to get some food.

"I wonder what'll happen next." Gomamon said.

"I bet something dangerous." Joe said.

"And something that'll make us late for supper." Gomamon said.

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"Gosh, I do hope they can fix everything." Spike said. "I never thought any of this would happen when we left Equestria."

tempestwheel · **Reply #2348 on:** July 30, 2014, 09:40:07 PM

Bentley rolled over to Sly, Jing, the Panda King, Carmelita, and Dimitri.

"We've made contact," he informed the others, "Help is on the way."

Serris · **Reply #2349 on:** July 31, 2014, 09:29:44 PM

Captain Carson's radio buzzed. the Human put down her fork of salmon salad and picked it up.

"Captain, this is Mr. Bigmouth. The planes and I are in the vehicle bay. We're ready to launch once Stripetail gets his crew ready."

Nick22 · **Reply #2350 on:** August 02, 2014, 04:46:55 PM

Stripetail contacted the five Members of his team, and in a few minutes Ratchet, Angela, Stitch and the pair of Duigimon Appeared next to the table. " Go With mR bimouth and the planes and fetch bentlry and his crew from thier hiding place. It wont be easy, naturally, but we must bring them here for a debriefing.'
_ understood Agumon nodded "We'll fly there in Aphelion. you guys can ride in the back. you are small enough to squeeze in there. Just.. dont touch anything" Ratchet said "i'll cover the navigation' Angela said " See yiou around boss ' Stitch said wityh a grin as the five of them saluted stripetail and Captain Carson and headed towards the Vehicle Bay.
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the Rest of the team took advantage odf the respite to get some much needed sleep. Old and Yound Spyro took cots in their room. while Warfang and Skylands took the beds.
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Sly came up to Gron " so how did the scouting mission go? anything we can use to get some money flowing through the hideout again?

Kor · **Reply #2351 on:** August 02, 2014, 05:58:59 PM

"Some stuff, I got from some guards and patrols that work for him. And a supply cache I found." He said taking out a box he had put stuff into after he had returned and put it on a table nearby. "No sure if any if it is what you mean." He said to Sly.

Serris · **Reply #2352 on:** August 06, 2014, 09:30:21 PM

Captain Carson returned the salute. "Good luck!"

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The vehicle bay was a bustle of activity as the living planes were armed and fueled. Mr. Bigmouth climbed into the seat of the repulsorsled. He felt the seat shift slightly to accomodate him. Beside him was his automatic rifle and his enchanted messenger bag containing everything from grenades to first aid gear.

"So are we ready yet?" Captain Fairchild asked as the fueling line was disconnected from his wing.

"Not yet, Captain. We need to wait for the rest of the crew to arrive." He then turned to see Ratchet and the others arriving. "Perfect timing, Ratchet! We are ready to take off."

Klaxons blared as the blast deflector rose up from the floor on the launch track. The crew hustle to the safe zones as the living A-10 rolled onto the runway. Mr. Bigmouth fetched earmuffs from his messenger bag and donned them just as Captain Fairchild spooled up his engines to maximum thrust.

Nick22 · **Reply #2353 on:** August 07, 2014, 10:30:54 AM

Ratchet Angela and their friens climbed into Aphelion, with Agumon Agumina and stitch squeezing into the back ' an image of clank came on screen ' be careful Ratchet. this is not a world where it is safe to going around blasting everything. Not.. that that's stopped you before , I know. Just be careful i'll be tracking you via uplink from my holocomputer.' Thanks buddy. Angela will be handling the coordinates. We'll see you soon Ratchet out' ratchet said and started the engine. Aphelion lifted off and flew through the bay opening and out into the night outside.
_ sly opened the bocx and began going through its contents ' a couple pocket watches, pear l earring, oh a dragon eye, those are rare.. and something here with the cooper signuia on it. Where did you get this?' he asked Gron.
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tempestwheel · **Reply #2354 on:** August 07, 2014, 11:28:53 AM

"I hope we're able to help out others," Kiara told Kovu as he got out of the shower.

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"Anything we can use to get out here, Cooper?" The Panda King asked Sly

Kor · **Reply #2355 on:** August 08, 2014, 03:03:57 PM

"I also found something else, besdies getting this stuff." Gron said waving a hand at the box of stuff he had put on the table. "I went to the library to look at a book or 2 of history. The odd thing I found was in a picture and was in a code." Gron said. He put a hand to his chin. "the only thing is how could someone from the 19th century know of someone from the 21st century and be in the same city." He said as he reached behind his back to take out a package wrapped up in some old style wrapping. He lay it down on the table, keeping his hand on it. "And also interesting is this." He said and flipped it over to show the same symbol on the Sly's Thevious Racoonus book. "Quite a mystery. To much for coincidence."

Serris · **Reply #2356 on:** August 09, 2014, 12:15:23 PM

Rainbow was the last plane to leave the vehicle bay.

Mr. Bigmouth activated his radio. "Aphelion, this is Bigmouth. Comm check. Do you read me?"

He released the push-to-talk button and waited for a reply. As he did so, he adjusted his goggles slightly and with a low hum, activated the repulsorsled's engine, causing it to hover a foot off the ground.

Nick22 · **Reply #2357 on:** August 09, 2014, 12:45:06 PM

reading you loud and clear Bigmouth. scanning for signs of life ahead. there is a settle 2.1 parsecs from our current location." aphelion replied.
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sly gasped as he saw the symbol . thhis was from one of my ancestors ' he said, his eyes widening. he unwrapped the package revealing a cane amd a assortment of jewlry and coins.

Serris · **Reply #2358 on:** August 09, 2014, 01:04:01 PM

"Roger that. Bigmouth out."

The vehicle bay doors opened and he opened the throttle of the repulsorsled to its maximum. The vehicle then shot forward as it hurtled through the opening and into night air.

Twin headlamps underneath the sled clicked on and the infantryman on the back trained the bed mounted spotlight on a tree.

Mr. Bigmouth then brought up the HUD containing the information from the Spire of Winter's computer regarding the estimate of where the crashed ship was, that is assuming the radio signals haven't moved. He decelerated and steered the sled to the destination, skimming over the swampy ground as he did so.

Kor · **Reply #2359 on:** August 09, 2014, 03:50:38 PM

"Interesting. Is any of that of use?" He asked not sure why it had been put there. "That cane does look similar to yours, but not exactly the same." He said looking at the stuff from where he was standing, but not touching any of it. Then he looked over at Sly. He suspected the coins and gems could bring them some funds, but he wasn't sure if they would have any sentimental value or not. The cane he could see that it diffidently would have sentimental value, being from one of his ancestors.