Deeper Education [IC]

[Fenris2]

Roos and Derryl begin carefully searching the War Pig under Nor's orders. Vassa arrives with a handful of lightsabers and two virbro axes from Sylara's office. She tells Nor that Bri took the rest of the weapons down to Deck 12, having been told to do so by Master Sylara.

When Threesa arrives, she finds a small toolkit and begins opening up Timone's casing, much to the irritation of the little droid. "Master Nor?," she says, after a few moments of work. "You'd better have a look at this..."

Timone's central processors have been heavily and messily re-wired, and his sensors have been bizarrely modified: what appears to be a large chunk of black glass has been fused directly into his system.

* * *​

Nor looks on with a clearily unhappy but resigned expression on his face and replies, "Very well. For the moment stop until we know what was done to poor Timone. You and Roos go to check out the sensors, engines and computer systems. Until we know for sure what else was tampered with we can not be sure of the senors... "

Rai and Tai, now quite a bit calmer, do their best to explain things to Nor. "Bri said that he had an idea for an experiment he wanted to try." "But he needed to get to Timone," Tai continues, "and since Rai and I are good at getting into places..." "...we decided to help him out." "This was all about twenty or so minutes ago, I guess..." "...and that other ship wasn't there when we broke...er went into the War Pig," Rai finishes.

"Where did Bri get that black crystal?" The twins look at one another and shrug. "We dunno."

Nor summerizes, "So, to see if I have this straight, Bri convinced you to help him, and when you did, he experimented on Timone. Hrmm. Where you with Bri the whole time? And, if so, did he do any other experimenting?"

 

[Fenris2]

Master Nor, this is Master Tyren. Master Tolark has informed me that he has felt "wounds" in the Force that seem to be eminating from the object that is coming towards Blue. It seems that this is having an affect on the behavior of some of the students. I'm going to the 12th level now to join Master Jodan with the students. I'd like to gather the Masters to pool our knowledge. What is the situation on the landing pad? Is everything alright? Can you gather everyone back to the 12th level?

Nor sighs, "Well when it rains, it pours it seems. (chuckle) That is a most excellent idea. But, poo happens. It appears that some of the students were aboard experimenting with things like Timone.... Until, I sort it out what was done, I can not even trust my sensor readings, even though they show clear at the moment. If we coud determine how close this disturbence was... Well, I will keep the comm patched to the meeting so that we can keep appraised, and as soon as I have things in hand on this end, we will be down. Hmmm. As a matter of fact, as soon as Vassa and Derryl finish I will send them straight away"

 

[Master Tyren]

That sounds like trouble Master Nor. Are you saying that Timone was malfuntioning when it pridicted a meteor shower? Is so, that would conflict with what Master Tolark sensed ... It seems we have some more investigating to do. In any case, if you don't need the assistance of any of the other Masters that are with you, would you send them down as well please?

 

[Fenris2]

That sounds like trouble Master Nor. Are you saying that Timone was malfuntioning when it pridicted a meteor shower? Is so, that would conflict with what Master Tolark sensed ... It seems we have some more investigating to do. In any case, if you don't need the assistance of any of the other Masters that are with you, would you send them down as well please?

Nor replies, "Yes. And, maybe not, after all, who says this 'whatever it is' is a meteor? I will pass the word."

Nor will step out of his ship again and let all and sundry know about what is happening/will happen meeting wise. As he heads back in to help sort stuff out he also comms Sylara updating him as to the status on War Pig and the meeting as well as his intentions to try to sort things out on the War Pig first.

 

[allpowerfulbob]

Sylara takes a moment to right the fallen droid, "If you are able please follow me droid. Other wise please await my return with other instructors." Then he steps out of Master Raks ship and makes his way to the lift to join the meeting. Master Nor, I'm not entirely sure what has happened to Master Rak's ship, but it is in dire condition. I'm not even sure how he managed to pilot the ship, let alone land in a storm. His main computer is off line, the power core is almost completely drained, and there is no life support to speak of. When you have a moment I would love to help you look more into the problems on his ship.

 

[nonamazing]

The broken droid follows Sylara, but slips and falls as it reaches the top of the rain-soaked access ramp to Rak's ship. The droid squeals, tumbles down the ramp, and then slams into the landing pad with a thud and a splash.

By now, the unceasing rain has layered several inches of standing water across the surface of the landing area. The broken droid, red and grey like its master's ship, twitches and squeals on its side, splashing frantically. Sylara sets the droid upright again, and it slowly follows him back toward the War Pig.

Atharias frowns as the broken droid rolls into the sheltered area beneath Nor's ship. Tersh and Milius stand nearby, their senses alert for any possible danger, while Nor and his students carefully search the his ship for any signs of tampering. Although Rai and Tai insist that Bri only worked on Timone, and touched nothing else in the ship, Nor only feels safe enough to breathe a sigh of relief once the ship's integrity has confirmed. The War Pig's sensors are functioning normally, and detecting nothing unusual in orbit.

* * *​

Tolark's communicator bursts into life. "Ma..er Tol..k?" Jett's voice is hard to make out--static echos across the line. "I've....Hale and Treela...the access tunnels..I...I've gotten everyone calmed down. ...some sort of grey...all over the walls...hatch...to Deck Four seems to be stuck. We're going to...the ladders up to...and see if we...out there."

Jilian stands up, brushing dust from her knees. "I hope that they are safe, Master Tolark. I apologize for my recent actions. I am in control now, and ready to be of help." Jilian bows slightly toward Tolark.

* * *​

Nor oganizes his students, giving them instructions to head down to Deck Twelve, and to take Pa'hu along with them. Atharias paces, occasionally looking up at the sky. He pays almost no attention whatsoever to the other instructors and the students, completely focused on whatever is happening above. His brow is creased and his eyes are narrowed.

Tersh's communicator bursts into life. "Hey, it's Magus. I'm down here on the Deeprunner--uh, looks like most of the other students have arrived. I got something kind of weird on the sensors, though." Magus pauses for a couple of seconds. "Uh, are there supposed to be any other ships down here with us? 'Cause I'm picking up three big shapes heading toward us. I don't think Jodan has noticed. He's too busy keeping everybody under control. Is there something wrong with the atmosphere scrubbers? It seems like everybody is acting, uh, weird."

* * *​

Aayla Youngblood meets Tyren as he exits the lift on Deck Twelve. "Master Tyren, a few of the other students haven't shown up yet. Should I go looking for them?"

[SBLOCK=Student Location Check]Treela Tolania - Access Shaft, Between Decks 3 & 4
Hale Bopptar - Access Shaft, Between Decks 3 & 4
Gimto Leepto - Deeprunner
Sol Reegient - Office of Sylara Musashi, Deck 7
Bri Tochiki - Deeprunner
Jett Ktrame - Access Shaft, Between Decks 3 & 4
Sevrina Orailus - Deeprunner
Siri Demona - Deeprunner
Aayla Youngblood - Corridor, Deck 12
Magus Irimore - Deeprunner
Verena Tochiki - Dormitory, Deck 5
Zeth Thek - Office of Sylara Musashi, Deck 7
Tisiliun - Meditation Hall, Deck 3
Jillian Cairne - Corridor, Deck 4
Tai Arnon - In Transit
Rai Arnon - In Transit
Kyra Vernt - Deeprunner
Derryl Vandenboom - In Transit
Threesa Reed - Deeprunner
Roos Feldmith - In Transit
Vassa - In Transit
Thorias Phildune - Deeprunner
Pa'hu Mor'ia - In Transit
Seitho Hesthin - Deeprunner
Meliah Once Born - Deeprunner
Der'oth Sandskein - Recreation Room, Deck 6[/SBLOCK]
[SBLOCK=Instructor Location Check]Sylara - Deck 0
Tolark - Corridor, Deck 4
Xual - Meditation Hall, Deck 3
Tyren - Corridor, Deck 12
Tersh - Deck 0
Nor - Deck 0
Atharias - Deck 0
Jodan - Deeprunner
Milius - Deck 0[/SBLOCK]

 

[Lantis]

Milius is a bit worried about Der'oth not having left the rec room on Deck 6. He will head there with Pa'hu with haste.

"Sorry about this side trip, young one. I fear there is something else amiss." Milius says, trying not to sound too ominous.

 

[Paper_Bard]

Tersh swears under his breath.
"That is a negative. Do not take any ship readings lightly. Strange things are going on and I beleive that the academy is in danger. I'll be there in a sec."

He turns to Verena, if she hasn't left yet.
"Forget what I said and follow me"

He then heads for the deeprunner.

 

[pallandrome]

Tolark goes to the access hatch and tries to open it from his side. If that is unsuccessful, he will attempt to cut a hole large enough to crawl through. While doing this, he speaks to Jillian, "As I said, I suspect an exterior force is altering our emotions. Consider this an interesting foray into the dangers of losing control and leave it at that. Now head to the Deeprunner. I am not at all convinced that the threat is over."

 

[Master Tyren]

Tyren regards Master Sylara's padawan, stops, and says ...

No, Miss Youngblood, as one of the senior students here I am going to need your assistance. There have been some strange things going on here. It seems something has been manipulating the emotions of some of the students. I intend to gather the students and lead them in a group meditation. I will need your leadership qualities and those of all the senior students who are present to complete this task.

Without waiting for a response, Tyren begins to walk towards the Deeprunner, then looks to Aayla and says ...

Come along, and tell me what has been going on down here while I've been gone.