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Post by Skyfire on Nov 15, 2007 18:05:04 GMT -5
// Omega, Skyblast, Slingshot, Kup, Perceptor, if you would switch to <#new frequency#>, we could conference this. //
On the new frequency...
// My fuel situation is critical; I cannot maintain this speed and make it to your base on what I'm carrying. I need either refueling at a mid-point, transport, or airspace clear of attackers so I can risk dropping down to optimal fuel conservation speeds. //
// Um, no, I don't think I've been there, // Skyfire told Skyblast. He noted the resemblance in the miniature fighter with some curiousity. // Don't tell me you have a very small warp drive stuff in your middle deck, too! //
// Omega, I don't think I can maneuver well enough to dock with you in shuttle form, and I'm not sure it would be wise to transform in mid-air. I don't fly well in that mode, to say the least. Can we arrange a landing? //
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Post by Perceptor on Nov 15, 2007 23:28:52 GMT -5
// Are you certain that you are unable to initiate an at-speed rendezvous, Skyfire? // Perceptor asks, clearly worried. // Omega Supreme should be able to provide some assitance in positioning and... such an attempt sounds safer than any other current alternative. //
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Skyfire
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Post by Skyfire on Nov 16, 2007 1:04:40 GMT -5
// I'm not certain that I'm able to initiate a mid-air rendezvous. I am not certain of the negative; were I in better condition, I'd be confident of pulling it off. //
There's a hesitation. // I have not tried transforming since I took most of the damage. //
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Post by Kup on Nov 16, 2007 8:55:47 GMT -5
//Omega, Skyblast, Slingshot! One of you speak up! What's the situation over there?//
//Skyfire, I'm waiting on their reports as much as you are, but I haven't heard much in the way of alternatives so far. Sounds like you're likely to take damage, lad, but... hate to say it, but better to take damage now than be left with nothing to repair.//
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Nov 16, 2007 10:36:48 GMT -5
Skyblast replies, with perhaps a little bit of envy, //You look like some of their bigger craft, and no, I don't. Have to go protoform like everyone else if I want to travel space. On the plus side, I think the Decepticons may be clearing out now. Looks like you just might be able to drop down to Vfuel conservation.//
The Valkyrie also adds, //Watch out, Skyfire!//
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Post by Omega Supreme on Nov 16, 2007 10:47:32 GMT -5
Omega Supreme says, //Landing: possible. Fuel consumption: prohibitive.// Yeah, he can land. If the Autobots don't mind him zonking out for a week or so when he gets home. He does offer, //Internal space: available.//
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Skyfire
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Post by Skyfire on Nov 16, 2007 13:50:45 GMT -5
// My fuel situation just went from critical to confirmed emergency. Omega Supreme, I believe I'll have to attempt docking with you. //
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Post by Kup on Nov 16, 2007 19:58:31 GMT -5
Kup's not there, but he's a fair-hand as a pilot, and he's been wracking his brains over past situations. Finally, he's come up with something he thinks is comparable.
//Skyfire, how much wing area you got left? What I've been hearing has been reminding me of a situation I ran into back on Legnas Triat. There we set up a towline. Is that doable for you folks?//
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Post by Skyfire on Nov 16, 2007 20:31:46 GMT -5
// My lifting surface is pretty much intact. I got a fuel tank holed, but that does not affect my aerodynamics. I also have a jammed aileron, but if anything, that increases my lifting surface. // Skyfire pondered Kup's suggestion. // That just might work. Omega Supreme should have more than enough thrust to do the job. //
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Post by Kup on Nov 16, 2007 20:59:25 GMT -5
//Good. Anyone out there got a towline? Grapple?//
No, he's not asking about the Autobot, Grapple!
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Post by Slingshot on Nov 17, 2007 21:10:28 GMT -5
//I got one.//
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Post by Kup on Nov 17, 2007 21:48:47 GMT -5
//Well, then, sounds like you guys got a plan.//
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Post by Slingshot on Nov 17, 2007 22:22:43 GMT -5
//So, how'n the frag am I supposed to attach it? Just hogtie Skyfire?//
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Nov 17, 2007 22:45:21 GMT -5
//If you can get me the line, I can try to tie it. I'm light, so I won't be much of a weight on Skyfire.//
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Post by Slingshot on Nov 17, 2007 22:47:32 GMT -5
//I could do it, too, you know. *grumbles* //
Slingshot seems to be making to pass the tow line to Skyblast, anyway.
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