Uncharted Skies

[BdrLineAzn]

As Frey and Enger exits the room and transports, the Councilman is completely unaware of several people sneaking inside the brief, too much in thought of his busy schedule. The Commander though gives off a hidden smirk as he did notices them enter. Knowing that something this big was bound to have some eavesdroppers, Frey close the door to the command room of the transport.

On the way to the councilhall, he then request two men to be stationed by the door in the transport so no further information can be leaked.

"What was that about?" Questions Enger about the order.

"Just for safe measure," he states, " The less people knowing about this, the less they will know when we are coming."

Nodding, Enger accepts the answer as they enter the hall and head off towards the Yeashan department.

[Carn]

Standing up, Carn gets a professional look in his eyes.

"1, nobody here, says ANYTHING about this to anybody else. 2, I need a definite crew for my squid. And so far, there are only 5 of us in total. And I'm the only one whose ship is aboard for now. Whose comfortable with what?"

[ShadedExalt]

"Like I said, I was raised in the Guild.  I grew up on secrets.  And yeah, I'll crew on your damned Squid.  Tricky as hell."

[Carn]

"That's one, First Engineer Gaige. Anyone who crews on it, needs to know how to shoot a mine launcher."

[ShadedExalt]

"Oh, fuck."

Gaige opens his jacket and reaches inside, rummaging around inside for something, before pulling out a tattered, beat up handbook.

It reads 'An Engineer's Guide to Controlling Mines.'

[Carn]

Carn groans audibly.

"We can practice with duds before we leave, for anyone who needs it."

[Koali]

"Wouldn't we need a Gunner to make full use of mines?"

[Carn]

"Indeed we do, and that's one of my worries. Usually I would gun, but then we'd have no pilot."

[Piemanlives]

Reagan, professional or not did not appreciate the burning fire in his eyes as he got serious, still he had valid points.

"I can fly alright, but it is your ship."

[Carn]

Carn recognizes that he may be being unfairly harsh, and tones it down a notch.

"My apologies, old habits die hard. I was a Gunnery Sergeant, used to having to be a hardass 24/7. I may need a reminder now and again. But its always good to have a backup pilot. For longer trips we can rotate."

[ShadedExalt]

"Man, you have ANY idea how rare it is to find mines as the primary means of combat on any ship?  I just haven't had much practice."

[Carn]

"They aren't the primary. The mine launcher is the rear gun. Used to deter pursuers, along with hit and run tactics. The front and side guns are a gat and a banshee, no brain guns. And don't worry, like I said, we can practice with duds beforehand."

[Piemanlives]

"I'll have to mention this one time my old CO flew on a squid, engines were damaged in such a way that it could only fly backwards. Needless to say it was loaded up on mine at all stations, didn't help they were the vessel that feasibly halt a group of pirate raiders."

She shrugged, she remembered reading the report for it. Though Alex's recollection of the events was far more interesting.

[Carn]

"I fully know the risks of mines, which is why I'm also also gun racks installed all over the thing. If all else fails, we can try and pick off their crews."

[Carn]

Walking over to the door, Carn calls back over his shoulder to the rest of them.

"In any event, we have some time before we leave. Go get your gear packed, this sounds like a long trip."

Going through the door, Carn sees the two men that were posted outside.

"Oh, hello gentlemen, just need to stow some things."