The Second Law - Part XXX
"Maybe... it might be time, Carbon." Ilaria sat next to the hybrid as she perpetually stared out the Bridge windows into a blue ball of plasma. "It's been a week... I mean, the fleet is mostly repaired and my girls have their barge ready to tow us. We...
The Second Law - Part XXIX
"The Dartmouthe has an initial firing solution, captain." Ilaria stared out the fore windows as a dozen Yangurraar ships twice the size of the Starbreeze rocketed toward the fleet. "I hope it's their _momma bear_, Samson. Can you confirm? We need to...
Lions and Tigers and Hares, Oh My
# Lions and Tigers and Hares, Oh My # "Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't trust you." Kino popped the end off her tail like a cap and plugged it into a socket beneath the co-pilot's seat. "We've gotten along well enough, but you still...
Ashe to Ashes
# Ashe to Ashes "...The resources for this section were actually provided by Doctor Rustfelt's organization--half of the entire ward, actually. My current frame was built by MetaReal as well." A very professionally dressed android led her guest...
Eternal Flames
Eternal Flames * * * # Southern District, Luxor Neo Egypt, Planet Vasily (YG-4), Yangu-Grurra System 06:47, 8/1/1, 22 XP * * * "Hey, watch it fuzzball!" An adolescent human boy flew down the street on his cheap powerbike, nearly clipping...
The Grass Is Always Greener
The Grass Is Always Greener Kaleidoscope Addendum * * * # Public Services Ward II Vapor Furnace Prime, Legend Class Mobile Station Open Space Between Arcturus and Murphid, Boötes Constellation 19:32, 36/2/2, 15 XP * * * "What's the...
The Second Law - Part XX
"Pwah~..." Splaying across his brother's large bed, Elliot rested the cool bottle of water he'd just swigged over his forehead. "Sometimes I forget how nice it is to have a real bed. The couches in my office aren't the best for my back." "They're not...
The Second Law - Part XIX
«Miss Michelle...» Europa sighed for a moment until her mistress finally roused, mentally at least. «Ah, good. I was afraid I'd have to give you a jolt or something.» «What is it, Euro? I just... want to sleep.» «Well you can't.» Io joined the mix...
The Second Law - Part XXIV
"Hello~? Nobody?" Carbon fit Sydney's helmet over her head and cracked Ex's cockpit open to the elements. "This isn't right. Why would nobody be using this cavern? It's the largest on the planet." The vanguard squad peered past the cooling engines...
Roads Untraveled - Part XXIII
"Almost ready... We have fuel..." Lilith quickly combed through the controls of the orbiter, firing up all the basic startup systems. "Ma'am, the engines are giving me some warnings." "No time. We're launching anyway." Ilaria jogged over to the rear...
The Second Law - Part XII
«So these suits of yours only work for the few of you?» Ceylon grabbed onto the side of the elevator shaft as he floated against it, anchoring himself by his rear hands. «May I pry into the reason why?» "Glad to see you're not probing us so hard...
The Second Law - Part XI
"Niishal! Wake up!" The Yangurra lazily rose in his hammock and yawned, ignoring the noise for a brief moment before he fully awoke. "Sheena? What's the matter?" "Your father! Someone killed him over the night cycle!" "Oh?" Niishal continued his...