December 17th, 2002
~Blitzwing(D), Novastar(D), Turmoil(D), Solar(D), Shockwave(D)

Darkmount - Repair Bay

     Much like the adjacent research lab, the equipment here is showing signs of age, but is kept in a serviceable condition. Two automated repair drones lie against the far wall, though each is obviously missing a few parts...apparently they've been salvaged for someone else's benefit. The once well-stocked parts closets now contain mostly empty shelves and bins. Several dozen repair tables of various sizes are arranged in rows in the middle of the room.


Blitzwing [Robot] [D] 
Shockwave [Robot] [D] 
Novastar [Robot] [D] 
Solar [Robot] [D] 
Turmoil [Robot] [D] 
AutoMedic 
Dartboard 
Serdidymus 
Medical Terminal

Obvious Exits:
 -S- South leads to Darkmount - Regeneration Spa
 -E- East leads to Darkmount - Medical and Science Level
 -W- West leads to Darkmount - Cryochamber

-Moonlight meanders into the Repair Bay, looking a bit dusty and dented, but apparently in good spirits.
-Blitzwing is in the middle of a shouting match with Sol...even though he's the only one shouting. He briefly waves to Moonlight.
-Novastar has his communicator beep, and winces, before quickly bowing. "Sorry sir.. I'd like to continue this later, but I need to go on patrol duty." Novastar starts heading out...
-Moonlight waves back to Blitzwing with a slight frown and nods to Novastar as he makes his exit.
-Turmoil grumbles to himself. They're talking about HER and his inability to slag that evil evil evil autobot. He looks up at them, sitting up. "Boo." he says.
-Solar says, "I have fought her before, and really besides her stun attack she has nothing that can cause much damage"
-Blitzwing snidely remarks in that condescending tone, seemingly joking "wow her offensive capabilities are remeniscant of yours." he then nods to Turmoil "rest well?"
-Moonlight folds her arms and looks at the assembly of mechs with a rather amused look on her face. "So fella's, what's new?" she inquires, her tone matching her expression.
-Solar smirks "I can be twenty times more offensive than she is capable of...if the need arises."
-Blitzwing places an elbow on a nearby table resting his head upon it, and grins to Moonlight. "Namuch." He then turns To Solar "Common hotshot...let's go to the arena."
-Moonlight makes a groaning sound. "Not that tired solution again! Really Blitzwing, why don't you just sleep down in that musty old arena?"
-Solar says, "For what Blitzwing? I've been told recently that I need to cut back on my combat times with members of our own faction."
-Blitzwing shrugs "We are soldiers...I was merely wondering if we could have a training excercise."
-Solar nods at Shockwave as he readies another dart "Ask him."
-Shockwave is currently discussing several topics with some of the Medics, not paying attention to anyone else.
-Blitzwing looks down. "nevermind..think nothing of it."
-Moonlight strides over and gives Blitzwing a pat on the arm. "You sound a bit down. Anything I can do to help?"
-Solar says, "Besides ain't I still up on you 2 to 1?"
-Blitzwing taps Moonlight on the hat grinning, "Dont worry bout me." He quietly nods to Solar, as that is what makes him want to battle the mech again, but he'd never admit that.
-Solar sighs and stretches as he stands up "I suppose one more match won't hurt, for training purposes"
-Moonlight shrugs at Blitzwing. "But I'm supposed to. I think it's in the job description somewhere." She winks slightly. "Didn't you hear that I'm in the morale division now?" She chuckles to herself.
-Solar says, "So come and watch then for morale purposes only."
-Blitzwing grins "Hey...you provide all the mechs around here a boost...in morale that is."
-Moonlight tip-toes up and reaches for Blitzwing's cheek. "Now isn't that /so/ sweet of you to say."
-Solar says, "Ain't that sweet, now who's up for some organized mayhem?"
-Blitzwing "Aww shux"es then holds up a hand hoping up and down. "Pick me! Pick me!" He grins.
-Solar says, "Oh, Ok I suppose you'll do"
-Moonlight gives Solar an odd look. "Isn't that a wee bit contradictory?"
-Solar says, "Rule 3 never do the expected"
-Moonlight waves a hand dismissively. "Bah."
-Blitzwing looks at Moonlight. "Comeon...mechs beat each other up for fun...I'm sure femmes do something..."
-Moonlight winks roguishly. "Of course we do, but if I told you I'd have to kill you."
-Solar says, "If you don't know what femmes do by now Blitz..."
-Moonlight looks at Solar with complete (if someone contrived) seriousness. "Oh.../that's/ just a cover up for something else Solar."
-Blitzwing snaps a funny glance toward Sol... "You mean besides tormenting mechs?" He grins and walks to the door.
-Solar says, "Well, I'll just ask Elita One next time I see her."
-Moonlight shudders at the thought of E1. "Sure Solar. You do just that." Then she turns to follow Blitzwing.

Darkmount - Arena

     You believed the barracks to be the largest cavern until you pass into the Decepticon Empire's training arena. The platform stretches before you for only a few more meters before dropping off into the seemingly bottomless cavern. Intensely lighted, the cavern stretches for miles and has been unaltered in appearance. It has a general diamond shape and there are numerous natural formations of rock and outcroppings, ideal for practicing both ground and aerial combat maneuvers.

     The bare rock of the native planetscape is mostly open space except for the huge holoprojection tower in the center of the field. Hordes of combat drones line one wall, ready for one-on-one fighting, or to take you through the rock formations in a test of skill. Above the grounds is devoted to a high-altitude aerial obstacle course that tests the skill and resolve of the Decepticons to the utmost. A small stairway and massive blast door lead to a covered area for safe observation of training exercises.

Blitzwing [Robot] [D] 
Solar [Robot] [D] 
Health Restorer

Obvious Exits:
 -W- West leads to Darkmount - Tunnel

-Blitzwing enters and immeadiately transforms. Ah, boys and their toys.
-Solar is walking over to the far side of the practice fiels where he transforms and hovers, then blinks out.
-Solar gains some much needed altitude and the fight begins
-Moonlight finds herself a comfy spot to watch from, pulls out a little bag of ener-munchies, and nibbles away at them while she watches.
-Blitzwing locks the turret onto the bomber. "Whenever your ready Sol."
-Solar silently and invisibly opens his bay doors and releases a payload that somehow seems to pop into existance out of nowhere just as soon as it leaves the sphere of influence of his cloaking field.
-Blitzwing tracks the payloads descent, and returns fire as it narrowly misses him.
-Solar has taken the time to move out of the way so tracking is uselss and the shell explodes harmlessly nowhere near his actuall location. A slight woosh can be heard as a port side missile is launched
-Moonlight chuckles as she watches the mechs miss each other. "I thought you were gonna fight guys."
-Blitzwing jumps into the air, transforming, contorting himself to avoid the missile blast, and returning with one of his own. "I had something in my optics."
-Solar blinks back into view as the blast from the missile takes a large chuck out of his fuselage. Solar still refuses to utter a word or even a cry of pain. His engines flare brightly as he starts to propell himself at the other flying mech.
-Blitzwing is knocked stupid..er by the collision. He grunts and fires a blast at the mech's cockpit.
-Solar's windsheild sports a large crack as the laser blast hits its target. Solar has a large amount of power still in his systems and his weapons systems are still at full power. A small port opens on his starboard side as a flash reveals the launch of a torpedo.
-Blitzwing grins as he narrowly avoids being incinerated. Now he does something crazy. He elevates, then once above Solar transforms into tank mode, in an attempt to land on his foe and force him into the ground.
-Moonlight nibbles intently on her snacks as she watches the fight.
-Solar gets slammed slightly downward before he spins to let Blityzwing fall to the arena floor. His top is slightly flattened but he continues his roll till he is once again in an upright position. He then lets gravity pull down another batch of bombs onto his oponent.
-Blitzwing gets knocked clear out of view, and after screaming in pain, returns fire, now quite intent on dropping his foe.
-Solar takes the new blast accross an already damaged section of his armor plate. He spins slightly on his access and his wing lasers flash briefly
-Blitzwing transforms and stands woozily, firing his blaster.
-Solar gets knocked out of the sky and plants his nose into the ground. According to gladitorial rules he no longer has the right to continue the fight. He transforms and walks over to the other "We are now tied 2 to 2."
-Blitzwing extends a hand. "Quite fun, as always."
-Solar says, "We'll have to go for a tiebreaker soon" and he shakes Blitzwing's hand "But not too soon."
-Moonlight claps slowly. "I guess you both feel better now that you've gotten /that/ out of your systems."
-Solar says, "I never felt bad, Moonlight. I do however enjoy a good fight, even when I lose as long as my opponenet is of a high caliber"
-Blitzwing as per habbit slings Moonlight over his shoulder. "Certainly Solar. But until then the victor claims his prize." He grins at Moonlight.
-Moonlight hmmmms. "Prize eh? I'm not sure whether I should be flattered or insulted."
-Solar says, "Aw don't worry Blitz just wants ta know what femmes do"
-Blitzwing sets her back down frowning "Sorry, was just joking."
-Moonlight shakes her head. "Don't apologize, I'm not upset. Takes a bit to upset me really."
-Solar says, "I think its time to do some real work. I'll see you all later."
-Blitzwing nods "Take care Sol."
<Decepticon> Solar says, "I'm returning to Dead End"
-Moonlight watches Solar leave with a shrug, then turns back to Blitzwing. "So, how have you been?"
-Blitzwing shrugs with a grin. "Good...yerself?"
-Moonlight wriggles her hand back and forth. "Not too shabby. Nice to be back though. Smuggling does take me away quite a bit."
-Blitzwing chuckles "I imagiane so...going to get some RnR now?"
-Moonlight shrugs. "Most likely. I'm not exactly on the workaholics list after all. I indulge in laziness when I can."
-Blitzwing grins again. "You act like your holding something in. Everything allright?"
-Moonlight nods her head. "I'm fine. I'm woefully shallow after all. Not much bothers me really. And I like it that way. Wouldn't want /too/ much of a conscience on my case after all."
-Blitzwing pats her on the head again. "Yer sure yer okay?"
-Moonlight grins. "I'm positive." She pauses. "But just out of curiosity, why do you think there's something wrong?"
-Blitzwing shrugs "I'm a naturally concerned fellow, I tend to read too much into stuff."
-Moonlight smiles and pats Blitzwing's arm again. "That's okay. Some people don't read enough into things, so I guess there's a balance somewhere in all the chaos."
-Blitzwing chuckles "Order is just chaos at rest."
-Moonlight nods. "There could be something in that."
-Blitzwing turns towards the door. "I'm beat ma'am. Ya mind if I turn in for the evenin?"
-Moonlight winks. "Of course not. You're probably not as fun when you're tired." She smiles. "But in all seriousness, if you need rest then you should rest."
-Blitzwing chuckles "I'm always fun." With that he plods off to bed.