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Raven! Clan Snow Raven Galaxy Commander
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00 Posts: 1326 Location: United States
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Posted: 16-Sep-2005 16:29 Post subject: Darkness Desends |
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Raven adjusts his tie as he peers at himself in the mirror of his nice downtown apartment. The pleasent brownstone he lives in cool and inviting. Noticing a speck of dust on his black jacket he quickly wipes it away and then puts on a pair of dark glasses. With a grin he grabs his "personal effects" and prepares for a day of glorious suffering.... for others of course.
Stepping out the door, Raven looks up and down the street and begins to whistle to himself. Down the street he sees a young couple. Placing his hands in his jacket he jumps down to the street and races towards them. Cackling evil he leaps in front of them, and as his jacket flies away from his form, the couple leap back in horror!
ITS TO LATE! Raven jumps straight at the man, his hand outstretched. And with a cry of anquish the young man falls to the ground...
.... a pink slip shoved into his pocket! "BOIL just bought your business in a hostille take over! You're fired!"
***** At the B&G *****
NEWS: ".... and in Business News BOIL launched a hostile take over of over fifty publicaly traded corporations." The women looks up in shock, her normally bland news face, now covered in outrage. "HOW DARE THEY?! We are now being told that..." Suddenly a "TECHNICAL DIFFICULITIES" image appears. Happy music fills the air of the B&G and then suddenly the screen comes back. The newscaster is in the background, arguing with two large burly security guards who are pointing patiently to her pink slip. Raven sits at the desk. "And BOIL, in an effort to increase efficiency and production, has managed to produce instant earnings in more then 30 companies today! We'll now go back to the games, and please note that these savings have made it possible for BOIL to provide free coverage of the games for anyone with a TV!" Beaming Raven smiles as the Camera switches over.
***** 15 Minutes Later *****
Raven walks in, seemingly content with his life. "An OJ and blueberry muffin! Thank you!" Smiling he hands his pen and pink slips to lurch. "These might count as deadly weapons"
Raven!
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bladewind Free Rasalhague Republic Major General
Joined: 02-Oct-2004 00:00 Posts: 1054 Location: Singapore
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Posted: 16-Sep-2005 23:29 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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Frankly i will be frighten out of my wits when a big man for no reason leaps at me and makes a ramble of me getting fired or something.
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Kalo Osis Clan Ice Hellions Star Colonel
Joined: 07-Jul-2005 00:00 Posts: 446
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 18:58 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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"Well, so would I Bladewind. Raven, that pen may be your deadly weapon, but I prefer a sidearm. My choice is of an old Terra design, a six shot, .44 caliber revolver. My fellow Star Captains ridicule me for using such an old design while they carry automatics that can fire fifteen or twenty shots. My way of thinking is that if you cannot do it with six shots, it cannot be done. What are your thoughts Raven?"
[ This Message was edited by: Kalo Osis on 2005-09-24 19:07 ] _________________ "I prefer to fight for a meaningful purpose, rather than to provide a spectacle for the ignorant masses."
-Kalo on the Solaris 7 Battlemech Arenas
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WhizzbangThePowerSquig Royal Black Watch Regiment Master Sergeant
Joined: 21-Mar-2005 00:00 Posts: 345 Location: Canada
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 19:21 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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I agree with you, Kalo. The older designs are far more enjoyable. I normally carry a Colt Model 1911A .45 semi-auto side arm, which Lurch is holding for me. For parade duty (often a problem in the Watch), I have an antique LeMat revolver.
_________________ All fear Squiggy!
"I've never seen anything this beautiful in the entire galaxy - okay, give me the bomb." - Ultra Magnus
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Kalo Osis Clan Ice Hellions Star Colonel
Joined: 07-Jul-2005 00:00 Posts: 446
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 19:32 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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"Really? Very interesting. I also carry an antique weapon when doing parade duty or honor guard. It is a Colt 1862 Police revolver. Lurch is holding it for me, as I left my usual revolver at the dropship. It is an old design and must be muzzle loaded, but I find it has the stopping power to be effective to carry on a regular basis. Hey Lurch, can you show Whizz my side arm."
Lurch lifted the 1862 Colt up for a second before re sotring it into the weapons locker.
"Pretty nice eh?"
(This is actually an 1861 Army. I couldn't find a good pic of an 1862 Police. The Police Revolver is .36 caliber and a five shot revolver)
[ This Message was edited by: Kalo Osis on 2005-09-24 22:04 ] _________________ "I prefer to fight for a meaningful purpose, rather than to provide a spectacle for the ignorant masses."
-Kalo on the Solaris 7 Battlemech Arenas
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ralgith Blighted Sun Battalion 1st Company "Ralgith's Renegades" Colonel
Joined: 18-Aug-2003 00:00 Posts: 2021 Location: United States
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 20:38 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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Hmm, interesting choices in weaponry boys. I myself carry 2 vintage WWII Walthers, a WWII Luger, and also a Katana captured during WWII which was already 200+ years old. All of these have been carefully maintained and passed down through my family, started from 2 different great................. grandfathers. One who was a marine that fought against the Japanese, the other an army ranger who fought in europe. I carry different ones at different times, and fore the rare dress uniform event my unit has I carry all 4. All 4 are visible when I do, a Walther strapped to each thigh, Luger riding in a custom made holster on my right hip and the Katana on my left.
_________________ Colonel Ralgith t'Mayasara Blighted Sun Battalion 1st Company 'Ralgith's Renegades'
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chihawk Clan Blood Spirit Master Bartender
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00 Posts: 8081 Location: United States
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 20:40 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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On 2005-09-24 20:38, ralgith wrote:
Hmm, interesting choices in weaponry boys. I myself carry 2 vintage WWII Walthers, a WWII Luger, and also a Katana captured during WWII which was already 200+ years old. All of these have been carefully maintained and passed down through my family, started from 2 different great................. grandfathers. One who was a marine that fought against the Japanese, the other an army ranger who fought in europe. I carry different ones at different times, and fore the rare dress uniform event my unit has I carry all 4. All 4 are visible when I do, a Walther strapped to each thigh, Luger riding in a custom made holster on my right hip and the Katana on my left.
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Right now you should be armed with a mop and bucket...get to work.
_________________ www.210sportsblog.com
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Kalo Osis Clan Ice Hellions Star Colonel
Joined: 07-Jul-2005 00:00 Posts: 446
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 21:25 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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"Oh come on Chihawk. You know us men, we like to talk about guns. I bet you have more than one stashed under that bar"
_________________ "I prefer to fight for a meaningful purpose, rather than to provide a spectacle for the ignorant masses."
-Kalo on the Solaris 7 Battlemech Arenas
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Emmy Clan Wolf Star Commander
Joined: 20-Mar-2004 00:00 Posts: 167 Location: United States
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 21:38 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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On 2005-09-24 21:25, Kalo Osis wrote:
"Oh come on Chihawk. You know us men, we like to talk about guns. I bet you have more than one stashed under that bar"
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He has an elementalist and an extensive (albiet strange... but that could be an advantage) bar security system... what use would he have for a gun? _________________ "I love deadlines. I especially love the 'whooshing' sound they make as they fly by" ~ Douglass Adams Happiness is biting your bird back.
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Kalo Osis Clan Ice Hellions Star Colonel
Joined: 07-Jul-2005 00:00 Posts: 446
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 21:45 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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"Well, Point Commander, I would rather have the feel of a sidearm on my hip than elaborate defense systems. I just thought Chihawk would be the same. By the way Chihawk, get me and Point Commander Emmy here a fussionaire please."
_________________ "I prefer to fight for a meaningful purpose, rather than to provide a spectacle for the ignorant masses."
-Kalo on the Solaris 7 Battlemech Arenas
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Raven! Clan Snow Raven Galaxy Commander
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00 Posts: 1326 Location: United States
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 22:02 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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Why does anyone need a sidearm now when you, thats right YOU!, can own a state of the art BOIL Survaliance System. Act now and it will be only 19.95 (in super quiet voice: payable in souls)!!!! WHO COULD RESIST SUCH A DEAL?!
And for the Bar & Grill? 50% off! *Only for a limited time, and only 50% off for the first payment. Savings to be destroyed through excessive interest rates.*
Raven!
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Kalo Osis Clan Ice Hellions Star Colonel
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Posted: 24-Sep-2005 22:12 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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"Raven, please stop your incesant babbling and let me buy you a drink."
_________________ "I prefer to fight for a meaningful purpose, rather than to provide a spectacle for the ignorant masses."
-Kalo on the Solaris 7 Battlemech Arenas
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Delta Lyran Alliance Leutnant
Joined: 11-Dec-2004 00:00 Posts: 635
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Posted: 25-Sep-2005 00:24 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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On 2005-09-24 20:38, ralgith wrote:
Hmm, interesting choices in weaponry boys. I myself carry 2 vintage WWII Walthers, a WWII Luger, and also a Katana captured during WWII which was already 200+ years old. All of these have been carefully maintained and passed down through my family, started from 2 different great................. grandfathers. One who was a marine that fought against the Japanese, the other an army ranger who fought in europe. I carry different ones at different times, and fore the rare dress uniform event my unit has I carry all 4. All 4 are visible when I do, a Walther strapped to each thigh, Luger riding in a custom made holster on my right hip and the Katana on my left.
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I see someone besides me walks around with ridicoulos amounts of weaponry...
Unlike the rest of you guys, I keep most of my weaponery modern. I generally carry Dual Lasers pistols for the main punch, or a Needle Pistol and an Autopistol. And thats just my siderarms, plus a captured Vibrokatana.
Dont even ask about my wrist-SMG or Blazer Rifle...
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Vagabond Mercenary Mr. Referee
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00 Posts: 5793 Location: United States
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Posted: 25-Sep-2005 03:36 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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On 2005-09-25 00:24, Delta wrote:
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On 2005-09-24 20:38, ralgith wrote:
Hmm, interesting choices in weaponry boys. I myself carry 2 vintage WWII Walthers, a WWII Luger, and also a Katana captured during WWII which was already 200+ years old. All of these have been carefully maintained and passed down through my family, started from 2 different great................. grandfathers. One who was a marine that fought against the Japanese, the other an army ranger who fought in europe. I carry different ones at different times, and fore the rare dress uniform event my unit has I carry all 4. All 4 are visible when I do, a Walther strapped to each thigh, Luger riding in a custom made holster on my right hip and the Katana on my left.
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I see someone besides me walks around with ridicoulos amounts of weaponry...
Unlike the rest of you guys, I keep most of my weaponery modern. I generally carry Dual Lasers pistols for the main punch, or a Needle Pistol and an Autopistol. And thats just my siderarms, plus a captured Vibrokatana.
Dont even ask about my wrist-SMG or Blazer Rifle...
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You must be compensating for something Hai?
All you pups and your relices. I use whatever my employer gives me, but i usually prefear these weapons when on a mission outside my mech: 11.4mm Pistol, 11.4mm SMG with a flashlight if possible, Vibroknife, and my Kurita issued Katana. If my mission requires me to imploy a longer ranged weapon, I will use a pretty standard 7.62mm Assult Rifle. I, however, like the SMG better do to its size and ease of use. So compared to you welps, I am pretty boring.
*Vagabond sips his Green tea.*
_________________ one must work hard to cultivate the mind and body. and one must always cultivate the mind.
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Sleeping Dragon Draconis Combine Tai-i
Joined: 06-Apr-2005 00:00 Posts: 4820 Location: Czech Republic
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Posted: 25-Sep-2005 05:11 Post subject: RE: Darkness Desends |
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I'm interested. What does that kit include?
By the way, ...
*goes to Lurch, takes his Katana, carefully examines nearest table, considering if it's worthy of bearing the sword and then unsheathes it and carefully lays it down on the table*
... this sword is pretty ancient. Father said that it was made just few years before Meiji reforms, but our family bears it for mere 150 years.
*returns Katana to Saya and handles it back to Lurch*
For other weapons ... my Dragon stands outside ...
_________________ The dragon NEVER sleeps!
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