Athenian

[Leonidas Pelagios]

The pride and joy of Captain Koal "Apollo" Reaver during his years as a cowboy. If you plan on coming onto his ship, there's one important rule you must follow first: ask permission to board.

Interior Description: The inside of the ship is composed of 15 accessible rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 crew (bridge, cockpit, and engine room), 2 kitchens and 3 recreational rooms.
Composition: Calcium Carbonite and Dilithium
Control: Most of the time, it's driven on a all most flawless auto pilot system, but sometimes it's driven manually just for the feel.
Propulsion: Bussard Ramjet engine and jump system
Size: 320ft x 500ft x 95ft
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Number of Decks: 2
Number of Crew: Usually four or 5, but can hold up to 10
Weapons: 2x 23mm autocannon carbon lasers, 40mm Sungun (high power charge cannon),heat seeking Pod rockets.


Captain: Koal "Apollo" Reaver

Crew: Aaliyah Morgan, Lucian Roy Servion

 

[Leonidas Pelagios]

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"This Ain't Your Fairytale"
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"Wait, wait a minute, take a step back, you gotta think twice before you react
So stay, stay a little while 'cause a promise not kept is the road to exile
Hey! What's the circumstance? You'll never be great without taking a chance so
Wait, you waited too long, had your hands in your pockets when you shoulda been gone

D**n! D**n it all down, took one in the chest without even a sound, so
What! What are you worth? The things you love, or the people you hurt?
Hey! It's like deja vu, a suicidal maniac with nothing to lose
So wait, it's the exception to the rule, every one of us is expendable

Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! One push is all you need
Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! Fist-first philosophy
Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! We watch with wounded eyes
Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! So I hope you recognize

I'm on the front line, don't worry, I'll be fine, the story's just beginning
I'll say goodbye to my weakness, so long to the regret
And now I know that I'm alive

I'm on the front line, don't worry, I'll be fine, the story's just beginning
I'll say goodbye to my weakness, so long to the regret
And now I see the world through diamond eyes..."

For a ship as large as the Athenian, it was relatively quiet for the moment. No yelling, no screaming, no captain yelling orders...just a sense of calm throughout the ship. However, the occupants knew it would only be a matter of time before the peace and quiet would be shattered. Whether it would be due to a bounty they had to catch, or by going shopping for food, or the occasional havoc, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Right now, the moment of relaxation took hold.

Within one of the bedrooms of the Athenian, one of the electronic devices was on, playing a popular online video. One would almost think that the person playing the video would be interested in the slightest; however, this was not the case, for the person occupying the room was asleep on a comfortable bed, oblivious to the sound coming from the portable computer. At first glance, the teenage girl on the bed was fairly normal in appearance. There was nothing out of the ordinary about her looks or clothing- a pale green tube top, blue jeans with a few ripped parts on the pant legs, and a pair of sneakers that were currently sprawled on the floor. However, a second and closer glance would surprise even the closest entertainment news follower- for the regular looking girl was none other than Aaliyah Morgan herself.

However, the girl was not in the least concerned with publicity at the moment. The bounty she and the others had captured the other night was a handful, and had practically resulted in an all night chase around Mars. Thankfully, they managed to corner the guy just as he had run out of fuel, but by the time they got done, Aaliyah was dead tired, and had resulted in putting her fighter on autopilot on the way back to the Athenian. And now here she was, a celebrity, asleep for more than three hours in her room. To add to that, she hadn't even bothered to get anything to eat.

((Outcast, Outclassed, Chocolate!: ))  

[Lucian Servion]

In the engine room of the Athenian no one could here it over the engine but there was a large amount of swearing going on, down in engine pit was a man with a wrench clenched in one hand and another between his teeth, the fuel rod injector on his ship was officially shot and he was down trying to see if he could get it to bypass long enough for it to push them to the nearest planet, or at least within signal of one so they could call a wrecker to come give them a tow. "Son of a... "the engine kicked before he could finish his sentence and then died again"DAMN IT"he yelled and hit the engine with the wrench"baby i love you but you piss me off sometimes"he said climbing out of the engine pit  

[Dragonic_Whelper]

Luna docked her small single pilot ship on the Athenian and called out on the communicator. "Yo anyone on bridge? I need permission to come in. I have some money for Apollo.... If you need my code I have it." She paused for a moment. "Oh and this is Luna.. I forgot to mention.." She giggled and looked at the black bag beside her. She was dressed in her normal wear of a black tank and mini leather shorts. Looking around at the sights outside she was wondering why they were on Earth still.She was born here yes, but hated this place and preferred Apollos home, her father had died a few years back fixing one of his crazy inventions so she was alone aside from her dear friend Apollo.  

[Lucian Servion]

Apollo walked to the communicator and mashed the button with his thumb"Welcome aboard, im in the engine room"he said as he went to the front of the engine and pulled up the holo diagnostic screen trying to figure out why the ship wasnt turning over"come on baby talk to me"he said hitting buttons rapidly  

[Dragonic_Whelper]

Alyss smiled hearing Apollos voice. "Alrighty then! Im coming aboard." She opened the hatch that had the two ships connected and quickly walked in. It took her a minute to gain her balance but once she had she ran to the engine room find Apollo there hitting buttons. "You know I could always call my twin.." She giggled.  

[Leonidas Pelagios]

=============================
"This Ain't Your Fairytale"
=============================

"Wait, wait a minute, take a step back, you gotta think twice before you react
So stay, stay a little while 'cause a promise not kept is the road to exile
Hey! What's the circumstance? You'll never be great without taking a chance so
Wait, you waited too long, had your hands in your pockets when you shoulda been gone

D**n! D**n it all down, took one in the chest without even a sound, so
What! What are you worth? The things you love, or the people you hurt?
Hey! It's like deja vu, a suicidal maniac with nothing to lose
So wait, it's the exception to the rule, every one of us is expendable

Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! One push is all you need
Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! Fist-first philosophy
Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! We watch with wounded eyes
Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! So I hope you recognize

I'm on the front line, don't worry, I'll be fine, the story's just beginning
I'll say goodbye to my weakness, so long to the regret
And now I know that I'm alive

I'm on the front line, don't worry, I'll be fine, the story's just beginning
I'll say goodbye to my weakness, so long to the regret
And now I see the world through diamond eyes..."

The sudden blasting of an early 21st century song forced Aaliyah out of her deep sleep. "Ugh, time to wake up already?" she mumbled, groggily sitting up as she rubbed her eyes and yawned. The sound of the old metal band blaring from the alarm clock was a welcoming wake up call for the girl, though it didn't stop Aaliyah from shutting it off. After she pulled on her shoes, walked over to the computer and shut the internet browser off, she stretched a bit before she exited the room. "Might as well go see if there's anything to eat."

Throughout the past two years, the Athenian had become a second home to the celebrity. Although it meant that she had to pull in as much weight as everyone else on the ship, she didn't mind at all. Matter of fact, it was a welcome change from what she had been used to back home. Of course, there were no servants to cater to her every need, no drivers to chauffeur her the the places she wanted to go, and she could only use the money in her account when she actually needed it. For most celebrity children who were used to being spoiled, it would be a nightmare, but for Aaliyah, it was practically a blessing. No entourage of people surrounding her every time she was outside of the house, no bodyguards hovering around her personal space, and- for the moment- no paparazzi. Furthermore, she was surrounded by people who treated her like any other human being instead of a princess, and those people also actually listened to her whenever she needed someone to talk to. It had taken Aaliyah a while to get used to the bounty hunting lifestyle, but she soon got the hang of it , and she had the captain and other crew members to thank for helping her.

As she arrived at the kitchen, Aaliyah had noticed that the ship was particularly quiet; then again, she was unaware that Apollo was still in the engine room fussing over his ship again, and that another guest had dropped by to say hello. Never theless, the girl searched the fridge for something edible, finally pulling out a turkey sandwich and a can of soda. Once she walked back into what she had dubbed the "living room" of the ship, she planted herself on the couch before turning on the TV. I wonder where the heck we are now...

((Outcast, Outclassed, Chocolate!: ))  

[Lucian Servion]

Apollo sighed and when Alyss walked in with the money he smiled at the bag"depends...is she gonna have another big bag of money for me"he said as he climbed up onto the engine and then started on the bolts of the fuel rod injector"where getting close to Earth, we got a date with Cairo Station cause this old gal needs a fuel rod injector"he said as he pulled the large six hundred pound piece of tech out and threw it to the floor with a thud"the back up magnets will get us there but when we touch down well be grounded till then"he said jumping down and picking up the injector, lifting with his legs and setting it on his shoulders and taking it to the scrap shoot  

[Dragonic_Whelper]

"Ha.. no its just me who pays you.. By the way... my father had an old invention for your dad I was supposed to deliver at this date... Not sure why this date but that's what he wanted... Where is your dad?" Her tone was indifferent and she kicks the control panel hard making a loud sound to get his attention. Her yellow eyes shining as she handed him the bag of money.  

[Lucian Servion]

Apollo's head snapped when she kicked the console and wanted to snap"dont kick my ship..just a bad fuel rod injector not a bad everything"he said as he took the money and then picked up his communicator and phoned Cairo Station

Zolis

"Cairo Station this is Captain Apollo requesting permission to dock, ive got a bad fuel injector need a replacement"  

[Zolis]

Maxine ran into the small office and picked up the radio. "Got ya Athenian, you are cleared for dock space A8, you may proceed when ready." Maxine said and looked at her dog, who was wagging his tail happily. "I reckon that his one is going to be a bad one." Sometimes captains came in thinking they knew everything when they knew nothing at all. "Get me two fuel injectors, with the coolant." She said to her dog Argo. And he barked and ran off.  

[Dragonic_Whelper]

Luna snorted and gave him her signature pouty face. "Aww do be nice... I wasnt gunna hurt her.." Her tone was whinny and she batted her lashes, then realized she ahd a contact to meet. "Oh crap.. I got to go once docked.. I have to meet Cerbus... Lucky me.." Her tone changed from whinny to dull. "Just lvoe dealing with that bloke.. You remember him dont you? The small kid who always hung around me and my twin?"  

[Lucian Servion]

Apollo nodded and looked at Luna"yeah if i remember correctly Lucian had a bone to pick with him after he put that slug in his chest"he said as he started protocol for landing as they got close he went to the docking hangar

~exits to Cairo Station~  

[Kay9214]

As Apollo departed the Athenian, the ship's computers received an incoming message. Very formal and corporate, the message reads as follows:

The Count

Captain Reaver,

I apologize if I am intruding, but it seems that you and your associates are nearby, and could provide a corporate interest I represent a valuable service. It seems that some rather unscrupulous members of some illicit organization or another have been utilizing the dark side of the moon for some unsavory practices. In fact, it seems that one of their ships is there now, and, if my information is correct, and it usually is, then they are transporting illegal weaponry that the ISSP would be interested in seizing.

My interest is simple, the shipping of illegal weapons so near my clients lawful practices has certainly made us uncomfortable, and to rid ourselves of their presence and influence would create a more stable environment to participate in free trade.

Now, if you and your crew were to provide us this service, of apprehending these criminals, we could arrange for a fee to be transferred to your accounts, however, it seems many of these men may have found themselves your targets already, as many have hefty bounties levied against them, and the resulting payment should suffice.

Whether or not you choose to pursue these men, you have my thanks for the valubale services you provide.

Sincerely,
The Count

Included with the message were the bounty files on nearly a dozen known criminals, all considered armed and dangerous, and all being the subject of moderate to large bounties.  

[Leonidas Pelagios]

=============================
"This Ain't Your Fairytale"
=============================

"Wait, wait a minute, take a step back, you gotta think twice before you react
So stay, stay a little while 'cause a promise not kept is the road to exile
Hey! What's the circumstance? You'll never be great without taking a chance so
Wait, you waited too long, had your hands in your pockets when you shoulda been gone

D**n! D**n it all down, took one in the chest without even a sound, so
What! What are you worth? The things you love, or the people you hurt?
Hey! It's like deja vu, a suicidal maniac with nothing to lose
So wait, it's the exception to the rule, every one of us is expendable

Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! One push is all you need
Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! Fist-first philosophy
Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! We watch with wounded eyes
Boom-Lay, Boom-Lay BOOM! So I hope you recognize

I'm on the front line, don't worry, I'll be fine, the story's just beginning
I'll say goodbye to my weakness, so long to the regret
And now I know that I'm alive

I'm on the front line, don't worry, I'll be fine, the story's just beginning
I'll say goodbye to my weakness, so long to the regret
And now I see the world through diamond eyes..."

Although she had finished her sandwich and soda several minutes ago, Aaliyah remained sitting on the couch with an apathetic look on her face. With Apollo and Luna off of the ship now that it was on Earth, the girl had nothing better to do than watch syndicated reruns of television shows, and she didn't even feel like reaching over to switch the channel, despite the fact that it was showing a dull soap opera. Instead, she simply turned off the TV. I'm bored to death, and I'm feeling cramped... maybe I should go for a walk, Aaliyah thought, returning the dish to the kitchen and tossing the empty soda can in the trash. No doubt Apollo would be arguing with the mechanic about not treating the ship right, so it would take a while before they left Earth. "Honestly, if the guy likes the ship so much, why doesn't he just marry it?" she muttered to herself, ready to leave for the docking hangar. However, it seemed the Athenian had other plans.

The steady beeping noise on the ship informed those occupying it of something happening on the ship's computers, and at the present moment, Aaliyah was the only one on board. Might as well answer it, she thought, heading to the nearest computer and checking the inbox. Doesn't he ever empty this thing? He's probably got messages from the prehistoric era on here, she pondered exaggeratedly, though the incoming message was the first one on the list of piled up and already opened messages. Although it was addressed to Apollo, it would take forever until he was finished berating the mechanic. Besides, a little peek wouldn't hurt, right?

As she read the letter, she received some very intriguing information. Apparently, the person who sent the letter reported an illegal weapons sale taking place somewhere around the dark side of the moon by a criminal organization, and asked for the services of the crew of the Athenian in pursuing the criminals and halting their trade once and for all. Even more, they had offered to pay a fee, and not only did they provide a list of a dozen known criminals, but also the bounties each criminal carried. Afterwards, the letter had been signed "The Count."

Now this was really exciting! Not only were there a handful of criminals already waiting to be arrested, but the bounties on their heads...it would be enough to give the captain some cash in case the Athenian broke down again, and Aaliyah would be more than happy to receive some money to pay off more of the debt she owed. However, instead of jumping at the chance like she usually did, she remained where she was, still staring at the screen as she pondered. Whoever The Count was, he or she didn't say what kind of organization they represented, and for all Aaliyah knew, it could be another criminal organization in disguise. Then again, would someone representing a criminal organization throw another criminal organization to the bounty hunters? Plus, how did The Count gain all this information on the illegal weapons sale anyways?

Well, there was barely enough time for her to think about it for very long. Although Aaliyah felt like going after them, she wanted to get a second opinion, and she knew it was stupid to go after a whole criminal organization by herself. As such, she turned on the intercom, directing her transmission to the outside of the ship. "Apollo, if you're done giving the mechanic a hard time, you might want to return and check your message box. It looks like we got a rather enticing offer."

((Outcast, Outclassed, Chocolate!: ))