Gavin

[size=1]Profound moment ehh, well there has ever been only one in my life that could be described as profound, it could also have been described as an event very similar to the [b]"Conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus"[/b]. I am now a practising pontificating Irish Roman Catholic. Three years ago if you were to have asked me did I believe in God Almighty I would have more that likely responded with a chuckle and said that I didn't believe in such nonsense about there being a God and a Heaven and all that other stuff. Fast forward 2 years 8 months ago, 4:48 P.M. I was sitting on the bus in my usual seat next to my cousin Thomas or Tom as I call him most often. We talk every evening about a variety of things although more than often the conversation slip to what all 13-14 year olds talk about [b]women[/b]. That day was different, I struck up a conversation with Tom about God, now Tom like I am now believes in God without a doubt for anything. So me being the doubting Thomas that I was questioned his belief and he responded with 11 simple and incredibly influencing words. [b]"Just because I can't see God doesn't mean he's not there"[/b] Simple yet incredibly influencing, on that day my faith grew stronger than in every other day combined and my faith has never even wavered since. I would definitely call that to have been a profound moment.[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by JCBaggee [/i] [B][color=red][size=1]Glenn Quin played Doyle. He was one of the more popular characters. Doyle only lasted 6 episodes. Sadly, Glenn himself died unexpectedly in 1999. --Chris[/color][/size] [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]He died, I never knew that, pity I really enjoyed the character he played and found it funny that two Irish guys [spoiler](Angel's real name is Liam and he's Irish and Doyle had a wicked Dublin accent so I'm guessing he's Irish too)[/spoiler] would try and take on all the evil in L.A.[/size] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Manic [/i] [B]Then we get full-blooded demons like Lorne The Host. He's just a scaley, green-skinned, horned, empathic, silk-wearing lounge singer. In the rare event humans made their way to Lorne's home dimension, they were treated as slaves and animals. That's it. His race of demon didn't exactly express a desire to come to Earth and kill all humans. When Lorne found himself in LA, the first thing he did was open up a karaoke bar. [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]Ah Lorne, possibly my favourite character in the entire series for his humor, I don't know but there's something about a karaoke singing demon that really makes me laugh. As for my favourite episode, ehh there's really a bucket to choose from because the series has been so good. I suppose my favourite I can remember would be where everyone looses their memory before the age of 17 and everyone thinks that Lorne is an evil demon sent to kill them. I always prefered Angel to Buffy (the TV shows, not the characters) because it had better storylines and more believable and enjoyable characters.[/size]

[size=1]Well James really did hit them nail on the head with his post. If someone is stupid enough to go out and look to become some other person's lunch then their death is their own fault entirely. That's not to say that I condone eating people, I don't but neither do I go out and saw how sick it is for people to go out and eat animals. I think that PETA has gone and dug itself in a hole that will take a whole lotta digging to get back out of. Now I agree that animals have the right to be treated humanely and not to be mistreated or treated cruelly but they way they go about it really does make it seem like a bad joke. As for that German Cannibal, I've read up on this guy and he's one sick bastard. He's up for trial soon in Germany and get this for his Christmas dinner he requested an 8" German sausage in a white wine sauce (you may see where I went with that but if you didn't I'll give you a hint, look down). As for the whole Jesus is in hell for eating fish, I ate fish tonight so let them come here and try and persuade me not to do it again. There's such a thing called tolerance but I guess the people at PETA never heard of it, that and the food chain, then again when a shark eats a person it is natural but we still go ballistic.[/size]

[size=1]Weird topic but I'll give it a go. I suppose my favourite t-shirt would have to be my [b]Guinness[/b] one, and no that's not some vain attempt at advertising. It's a black light cotton t-shirt that has the words Guinness written in white on the front and a picture of a pint on the back. I've had it for about 5 years and since it's XL it's never gotten to small for me. I keep it because it was given to me by granuncle for my birthday and its means a lot to mean, that and the fact that it's possibly the most comfortable piece of clothing I own. Huh weird, I never realised how much I liked that t-shirt until I wrote this.[/size]

[size=1]Like Dragon Warrior, I've been told a relatively small amount about Dark Matter by my science teacher in secondary school (similar to High School). It's very interesting to be able to read about it in greater depth and how it may give rise to new theories about the movement of galaxies and the plausablity of the [b]Big Bang[/b] theory.[/size]

[size=1]Well I guess it's live and let live in this situation. I mean I'm no vegetarian and I do enjoy a good fillet-steak on any given occasion but this kinda stuff really does toe the line a little too much for my own comfort. I mean dogs and cats are really no different to cows and chickens so I guess it's just western ideas about what animals to eat and what animals not to eat. In India cows are sacred but you don't hear them going nuts over the fact that most of the western world considers beef to be both edible and delicious. I have personal dealings with several people who come from and have lived in India and have had long talks with them about this matter of beef eating. They don't push me to go vegetarian and I don't push them to go my local McDonalds and have a quarter-pounder with me [even though for some strange reason I don't like beef-burgers]. Again it's just live and let live. It's the same with the fur trade, what's the difference between dog fur (which is sold from China) and Mink, which most people find acceptable. Oh and the correct spelling of a young cow is [I]calf[/I] not cafe.[/size]

[size=1]I'm sorry this took so long but I've just had some problems with my OB account fixed. [i]Thanks James a thousand times.[/i] [b]Name:[/b] Dr Van Ambrose [b]Age:[/b] 71 [looks to be about 51] [b]Sex:[/b] Male [b]Speciality:[/b] Ship's Physician [b]Small Bio:[/b] 15 years ago Van was a doctor who believed he'd seen every sickness that space could throw at him, he was wrong, [b]very[/b] wrong. Van was a member of the original crew of the Bladerunner sent to reacquire the Event Horizon that had been relocated after a disappearing in the wake of being found by the Louis and Clark. Van was the only crewmember to have experienced being stranded in the Chaos dimension opened by Weirs engine aboard the Event Horizon. While there Van's body was altered by a force there in and he was sent back through the portal to rejoin his fellow crewmates take down their fallen comrade Ruben Thorne and get back to Earth. He was one of only four to have survived that accursed mission. After getting back to Earth Van had to deal with the fact that he looked twenty years younger and had his body had been altered. Van to escape the spotlight decided to relinquish his medical credentials and seek some form of peace to get his life back on track. He left the United States and returned to his family home in Ireland and tried to start a new life but that wasn't going to be possible, at least not yet. He would often call to see the remnants of the crew and give them check-ups to keep them healthy but Van was no psychiatrist and there were things that happened on that mission that he wasn't going to be able to fix. He especially enjoyed visiting Allen who he has long conversations with and enjoyable tralks. After Van found out about Sam he cursed himself for not being able to foresee it happening, after their exhaustive but ultimately futile attempts to save him Van accepted that Sam's only chance may lie in taking him back to the one place Van never wanted to go back to. He's joined Allen and taken back up his medical profession for the hopefully last time. [b]Personality:[/b] Van has still retained his caring and compassionate heart after everything that's happened while on that mission, he still mourns those who didn't make it and often prays in the hope that they'll find peace. For the new people on this mission they'll find Van to have an almost fatherly affection but that's just his way of showing how much he cares. He treats those from the Bladerunner like family, like his brothers and sisters and will do anything to protect them.[/size]

[color=#518CBD][font=trebuchet ms]Heh heh, great stuff Gavynn. I too have seen Pirates of the Carribean about a hundred million times and it's still good after that long. I look forward to seeing the next chapters in this humorous piratey adventure.[/color][/font]

[color=#518CBD][font=trebuchet ms][i]Van's car pulled up just feet away from the corpses of the teens who'd assaulted Agent Nieta, he saw his partner in the corner and beckoned him to the car so that they could talk. Jedgar saw Van and quickly came over to the car while Van sat waiting, he opened the door and sat down looking from Van's expression to the corpses on the path ahead.[/i] [b]Van:[/b] I assume it was necessary [b]Jedgar:[/b] Yes, the assaulted me and I responded. [b]Van:[/b] [i]Looking at machine gun[/i] Alright [i]Picks up car phone and hits redial[/i], yes this is Agent Van Ambrose, I need a clean up crew at my current co-ordinates. [b]Female Voice:[/b] We'll have one out to you as soon as possible. [b]Van:[/b] Alright, I'll be waiting. [i]Puts down phone[/i], what's the situation ? [b]Jedgar:[/b] The elevator has a key system and we need the right key to get in. [b]Van:[/b] I have a key, [i]Removes it from pocket and hands it to Jedgar[/i]. Now let's get to work. [i]Both Agents stepped out of the car and headed towards the elevator in question, many of the homeless people whod' inhabited the spot had now left but Van was sure they'd be back. Jedgar slipped the key into the assigned slot and turned it, the elevator doors creeked open and both men walked inside. Van pushed the button for Aura's apartment level and the doors creeked closed, the lift groaned and then began to ascend through the building. After a few moments the doors opened again and both men proceeded out towards Aura apartment, Van rapped his knuckle against the door and then checked to see if it was open. Van raised his foot and kicked against the door knocking it open, both men entered the apartment and scanned about with guns raised. They knew that if Aura was here then she was to be killed immediatly and anyone else who she might have been in contact with in regard to the disks. Van began to check around and found her Personal Computer on the desk, he checked the floppy drive but found nothing inside, out of partial orders and partial frustration Van unloaded his clip into the computer mini-tower. It hissed and then sparked, it was well dead and if there was anything left on it, it wouldn't be for long, he changed the clip and walked around checking through anything that might have the disk stored in it. After several minutes he came up with nothing and called to see if Jedgar had had any luck with his search, "Nothing yet" he responded, this put Van in ana even worse mood. He walked up to the television and switched it on, he began flicking through the channels "Dr Phil, Oprah and more chatshow crap". He turned over to the local news channel and saw that there was a crew of reporters outside the building they were on, "Jedgar, we've got a serious problem here, the media's all over the place". Jedgar came running in an looked at the television, he swore and noted that the Feds Van had called in hadn't arrived yet, Van was still agitated over not being able to find the diskand now they had this screw up. He slammed his hand into the palm of the other and then pushed the TV backwards onto the floor, it crashed into little bits and pieces and there sitting on the spot where the TV had been place was the copied disk.[/i] [b]Van:[/b] I don't believe it !, she put it under the TV ! [i]Picks up and pockets the disk[/i]. [b]Jedgar:[/b] Alright that's our work here done. [b]Van:[/b] Not by a long shot, we have to torch the place to disguise we've been here. [b]Jedgar:[/b] Alright but that seems to be overkill. [b]Van:[/b] You know as well as I do that she can't be allowed to find out that we've been here.[/color][/font]

[font=trebuchet ms][color=#518cbd][b][center]First Update of the Play Thread[/b][/center] OK now while I don't want to make these posts commonplace they are useful for me having to give messages to people participating in the RPG without the need of using PMs. First off I have some bad news, the following people have dropped out of the RPG: Jokopoko, MGuyPersonDude and even though he never actually posted a sign up, Solo Tremaine. Now that makes three people lost to the RPG as well as the character Obi-Wan Kenobi who I've decided will become an NPC in this RPG as he fills quite a major role. As for Orien Xel, DuoMax and KKC I'll be contacting them soon to see if they're still in. Now I also have some good news, Queen Asuka has decided to participate in the RPG after all, now I had my hopes that she would and I'm very happy to say that she will join us as Princess Leia Organa. My good friend MajinVegeta will also join us as Darth Revenant as well as Dragon Warrior for Darth Vader, so we at least have the bad guys to keep us going. Now I am also making a head count for those still in the RPG so here goes: [b]The Characters[/b] [b]Myself[/b] Van Ambrose [b]Boba Fett[/b] Jedgar Nieta [b]Yoda[/b] Jodo Secura [b]Shikaku Kitoku[/b] Thrukh [b]Drix D'Zanth[/b] Boba Fett [b]Queen Asuka[/b] Princess Leia [b]MajinVegeta[/b] Darth Revenant [b]Dragon Warrior[/b] Darth Vader OK so we have 8 and the potential for 3 more so I think we have a pretty healthy group here with us. If there are any questions about the plot then please ask me or questions about the Star Wars universe in general ask Boba Fett. OK so that's it for the update. [center]--------------------------------------[/center] [i]As the group began the hike back to the village of the natives, Van's thoughts drifted back to his great grandfather Jerath Ambrose who he'd been in contact with before he'd left Cardia. Van was walking along side Jedgar whom he now trusted far more than could have been expected between a Human and Bothan. Jodo and Thrukh were only a foot behind Van and Jedgar and the entire group was in deep conversation about the matters that the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi had raised. After about an hours walking the group were able to make their way to the natives village, it was equipped with the basics necessary for habitat and the group were lead to Kenobi's dwelling. The Jedi removed his hood and led Van and the others to a room with 4 beds, evidently he too had been expecting them.[/i] [b]Obi-Wan:[/b] Well you must be tired after all that hiking so I suggest you get some sleep, tomorrow we'll talk some more and straighten some things out. Alright, good night. [b]Van:[/b] Well what do you guys think ? [b]Jodo:[/b] He seems genuine. [b]Thrukh:[/b] I agree, I smell no deceit from him. [b]Jedgar:[/b] I'll let his actions be the judge, what do you think Van ? [b]Van:[/b] Well I'd be inclined to agree with Jodo and Thrukh on this one, but I agree that we should watch his actions. [b]Unknown Voice:[/b] Doubt a Jedi's honesty you do. [i]The group stared round in disbelief as the strange voice continued to echo around the room., Jodo had already raised his blaster and was pointing it at various points in the room.[/i] [b]Unknown Voice:[/b] Away put your weapons, I mean you no harm. I am wondering why you are here ? [b]Van:[/b] [i]In an attempted confident tone[/i] We are here to seek answers. [b]Unknown Voice:[/b] Euheheheh [I can't really write his laugh], then to the right place you have come, teach you new things we will, and guidance give you. [b]Jedgar:[/b] Then why must we listen to a voice ?, if your intentions are true then show yourself. [i]A small individual came forth almost transparent but covered in a blue effulgence. The group recognised him immediately, he was dressed in similar robes to Obi-Wan and carried a lightsaber by his side. His race was unknow but history recorded him to have been the greatest of all the Jedi: Yoda, Jedi Master Yoda[/i] [b]Obi-Wan:[/b] [i]Walking in[/i] So you have met Master Yoda, I would have rathered he wait until morning but I can see you have no interest in sleep. [b]Yoda:[/b] Yes, but wait we must for through rashness comes mistakes. They know at least why they here, and I sense that members in their group have already met some of their ancestors. You [i]points at Van[/i] have met you have your great-grandfather Jerath Ambrose and you [i]points at Thrukh[/i] have met an ancestor of your own. For the others they will meet their own ancestors soon, but you remember that we can only give guidance, not training. [b]Obi-Wan:[/b] Yes, I will be training you in the ways of the Jedi, you are much older than we would usually allow into the Order for we have seen it's consequences. But since you 4 are our last hope we will make an exception, but also remember that it takes great dedication to be a Jedi and the path is long and arduos. If even once you stray then you may not be able to find it again. Now I must insist that you sleep, Yoda we have much to discuss with the others.[/font][/color]

[color=#518CBD][font=trebuchet ms]OK guys Van won't be getting any younger after this so don't post that he is OK. [I]Van knew what had happened and slammed his fist off the sensor array display panel turning it into a mass of glass splinters, he quickly brushed them off with his other hand and brushed away a single tear which had formed in his now bright eyes. To the casual observer Van looked to be no more than maybe 38 years of age his chestnut brown hair only displaying the odd flecks of grey, where as in reality he was nearing his sixties. He pulled up his shotgun of the display and told the others that if they intended getting off this heap before it went nova then the time to do it was now. Allen, Sam, Trini and of course Satell, these people had become like family to him while he'd served on board for this short period of time. And then of course there was Tex, she'd been a very beautiful young woman and Van had maybe had feelings for her somewhere but he'd been an old man back then.[/i] [b]Van:[/b] [i]In a tone of confidence[/i] I don't know about the rest of you but I'm not sinking with this tub for some horror movie wannabe's, let's get the hell outta here. FIRE IN THE HOLE !! [I]Van pulled a single grenade from his combat armour and tossed it at the door, the others ducked behind something for cover but Van didn't bother, he pulled down the visor on his helmet and held his shotgun at the ready. Ping, the trigger on the grenade went and blasted a whole about 5'X4' in the door, it would be a tight squeeze but they'd make it, Van let off one or two warning shots out the hole to let anything out there know that it was in for a fight. A kind of scuttling sound was heard as 5 or 6 of the creatures came through the door into the bridge, Van opened fire again taking out the lead but while the others managed to take out the others. Allen came up behind Van and gave him a slap on the shoulder while the remaining crewmen lined up behind them and began to make their way out the door. The were making good progress and it seemed that Ruben's sacrifice had cut off the supply of the bugs crawling about the ship.[/i] [b]Allen:[/b] Alright, the escape pods are about a hundred meters down this corridor but from what I remember there's a few vents along here. Keep your eyes open and your guns up ! [b]Van:[/b] Let me head on first Allen I'll be able to spot them before you guys and give you a heads up. [b]Sam:[/b] Van something strange happened to you after you left us but it seems to have been for the better in our favor anyway. [b]Trini:[/b] Sam's got a point Van. [b]Van:[/b] Guys call it a favor from the Man with the Plan, I'm back to make sure that this heap goes Nova and if that can be done then He's happy chappy. [b]Allen:[/b] OK people, can we have this discussion another time ?, preferably over a coffee on Earth. [i]Van began to move forward quickly and quietly as he rounded the corners leading up to the Escape Pods, about 20 meters from their destination Van heard a lot more than those 5 or 6 bugs from the Bridge. He turned his head and peered just beyond the wall to see that it was a lot more, there were maybe 40 or 50 of the bastards and they were without a doubt expecting the group from the Bridge. Van knew that if he threw grenade here it would rupture the ship's hull and kill them all and that wouldn't be doing the crew any favors. He felt about on his thighs to see if he had anything else beyond the frag grenades, and then with some form of luck on his side his hand came across a flash grenade. He motioned back to Allen to get everyone ready to make a run for it after he threw the grenade, it might only give them a few seconds to get passed those things. [b]3, 2, 1[/b] and Van hurled the grenades into the middle of them, the flash left most of them rearing in obvious pain and Van had just enough time to shout.[/i] [b]Van:[/b] GO, GO, GO !![/color][/font]

[font=trebuchet ms][color=#518CBD]Alright since we don't have an Emperor Palpatine for this RPG I will be playing him for the moment, he won't be around much but if needs be I'll make him and NPC. [I]The worn form of the Emperor became apparent through the faint light, he sat in his large ornate chair in the Imperial Palace on Coruscant. He smiled wryly as the latest victory reports against the Rebel Alliance came in, everything he had laid his plans to were going along perfectly. The conversion of the son of Skywalker, the failing Rebel Alliance and most importantly the death of Jedi Master Yoda all placed his plans in further motion, He pressed down the comm. unit on his chair and ordered the Imperial Commander to allow his guest in. The black metal doors hissed open as his guest walked forward, dressed in a green Mandalorian armour and his faced covered by his helmet, Boba Fett was the Galaxy's best Bounty Hunter and the Emperor intended to make every use of his skills to keep his plans rolling. The Emperor spoke in his usual confident tone attempting to keep Fett on his toes[/I] [b]Emperor Palpatine:[/b] Ahhh Boba Fett, it is a pleasure to meet you, I have followed your exploits quite regularly and I am very impressed. [b]Boba Fett:[/b] Greetings Emperor Palpatine, now that the pleasantries are out of the way I would like to know why you require my services. [b]Emperor Palpatine:[/b] [I]Smiles[/I] To business always Boba ?, very well then. Boba Fett, it has recently come to my attention that several of my officers and other non-humans have gathered at a planet called Ossus. I would very much like to know what it is that they're planning and if it affects me in any way. I would like you to go there as soon as possible and find out why they are there and if it is a threat to me then to [b]eliminate[/b] that threat. Are we clear on that ? [b]Boba Fett:[/b] Ossus ?, I'm not familiar with that system so I'll require a new Space Chart for my ship. If it is a direct threat to you then why send me and not one of your servants like Vader or Revenant, and my ship is in need of an overhaul so it will take time before I can make my way to this Ossus. Now, there is the question of my fee.... [b]Emperor Palpatine:[/b] [I]Still Smiling[/I] Yes, well I think that we can work something out, now it is my understanding that you lost approximately 12 million Credits in Spice, as well as the damage done to your ship by Pirates and of course the new Space Chart. So here's my offer for this mission: 40 million Credits transferred directly to your account, your ship's overhaul will be taken care of by my best Engineers during which time the new Space Chart will be installed all of which will be done as per my request with no costs to you. [b]Boba Fett:[/b] [I]Slightly Impressed[/I] Well that is quite an offer, 40 Million Credits, my ships overhaul done and a new Space Chart for free, is there anything else you would like to add ? [b]Emperor Palpatine:[/b] Well there is one thing Mr Fett, I would like these 2 individuals [I]Has Crimson Guard hand Boba a Datapad[/I] brought back to me alive if possible. If that can be done then you can add another 12 million credits to the deal, if not then the deal stays as is, is that to your likings ? [b]Boba Fett:[/b] It's a good offer and I'd be pleased to take the job for you, I expect my ship to be ready in 48 hours. [b]Emperor Palpatine:[/b] But of course, that is all, you may leave. [I]Emperor Palpatine watched as Boba turned his back and walked out the double doors. He pressed down a button to activate the comm. unit and asked for a report on Fett's Ship.[/I] [b]Engineer:[/b] It took quite a beating but we should have it ready in 72 hours along with the new Space Chart you ordered, several components need replacing but we have them sourced. Are there any other modifications you would like made sir ? [b]Emperor Palpatine:[/b] You have less than 48 hours Commander so I would advise you to hurry up, and no I would like no other modifications made to his ship. I don't need Fett to be worrying about bugs of bombs on his ship during this mission, just do your job and finish the assignment. [b]Engineer:[/b] Yes my Lord [I]Palpatine sat back seeing how his plans had gone perfectly, those Pirates he hired had actually done their mission but there was no trace of them left for Fett to look through, and no way to link them to Palpatine. His smiled knowing that by losing his cargo and that his little offer to Fett had impressed him enough to take the job even if he was unlikely to return alive, but such loses were acceptable loses.[/I][/font][/color]

[font=trebuchet ms][color=#518CBD]Done and dusted, and Gavynn I use the character name Van in most RPGs I'm in. [b]Name:[/b] Van Ambrose [b]Age:[/b] 24 [b]Appearance:[/b] Van stands roughly 6'3" in height and weighs about 95 kilograms and has quite a lean and athletic body which many girls find very attractive. He has longish, dark, chestnut brown hair that has grown down to his ears as well as a goatee of the same color. He keeps his hair well trimmed and looking well although his fringe sometimes get in the way of his eyes when he is reading and has his head tilted down. He has watery dark blue eyes that seem to shimmer with an intelligence and an understanding of the world that does not match his physical age. As for clothing her prefers to just wear a pair of light blue worn jeans, a black loose fitting t-shirt and a pair of white and navy trainers. [b]Personality:[/b] Van is a regular nice guy, he like to joke about and to have some fun and is continually looking on the bright side of things. He's respectful and honest with people wherever he meets them but will expect similar treatment in return. More often than not he's calm and talkative with people who come into the bar for a drink and like to talk with other Irish people about home [Ireland]. [b]Your Past:[/b] Van was born in Ireland 24 years ago to parents Martin and Fiona Ambrose, he had a fairly normal childhood of going out playing and just messing about with his friends after school. Van was almost unnaturally intelligent, in school he would easily top his classes every year and demolish tests without studying. His teacher found this odd but since his parents were both academic people it was supposed that it was just genetic and he was lucky. His father stepped in when Van was about 17 and began to push him towards studying Law in University, specifically Trinity College Dublin [It's basically the Irish Harvard or Oxford] where he skills would really be put to the test. Van went to Trinity College and did study Law, he did so mainly because it was what his father wanted him to do and because he may have actually been challenged there. But after 4 years at Law and finishing up top of his class by a wide enough margin, Van felt it to have challenged him only a little more than High School. He decided that he would travel a bit since it was an almost guarantee that he'd get into any Law Firm of his choice, so for then next three years he travelled about from place to place. Van went from Australia, to Japan, and finally to America on his travels, he still lives in America, in the Bronx in New York where a lot of other Irish people live an work and where he feels at home. It was while Van was travelling that he decided to take up the martial arts and he was a quick study as per usual, but it was here that he truly felt challenged as he would sometimes lose to his opponents. He began his study of Karate while in Sydney, Australia and when he moved on to Tokyo in Japan he decided to continue his study there after almost a year in Tokyo received his black belt before he decided to move on again to the Bronx in New York. He picked up a job in a Bar called the Irishman and he's worked there ever since. [b]Love Life:[/b] Has had a few girlfriends and casual one night stands but nothing much recently. [b]Occupation:[/b] Barman at a pub called The Irishman [b]Information:[/b] Van's mark on his right cheek will look differently from the others due to a bar fight in which Van's cheek was slashed with a knife, however instead of the scar turning a similar color to his skin it has turned a black to match the mark he's had from birth, or rebirth I suppose would be the term.[/font][/color]

[color=#518CBD][font=trebuchet ms][i]Icarium stood before the Angel Gozarel and began to recant his story of the Arch Angels' plan, nobody dared to interrupt him as he described the way in which the Arch Angels had been jumpy at the thought that they would incur the wrath of their brothers. He then moved on to how they were not sure of the powers of the Eye and how it may not be able to pin point the Middling who was to be the Polidical, now Gozarel stood up and decided to speak on the matter.[/i] [b]Gozarel:[/b] It is clear then what our action must be in this situation, we must find and protect the Polidical ourselves before the Arch Angels manage to find him. [b]Angel #1[/b] What ?!, it is clear that we should strike the Arch Angels now while they are weak and afraid of us, if we do that then there will be no need to find to Polidical. [b]Gozarel:[/b] Do you forget that the Arch Angels hold within their grasp a weapon capable of destroying us all, there would not be much of a battle or use for the Polidical then would there ?! [i]The Angel who had been rebuffed sat back down, this was one of the few times that Icarium had ever seen Gozarel as angry. Icarium stood up and spoke before the Court to try and calm down it's occupants. Without his notice Sariyah and Lysaii had entered the Court and now waited at the back.[/i] [b]Icarium:[/b] If it is the Council's request to have a Guardian for the Polidical then I would volunteer. [b]Halien:[/b] I think it would be foolish to send a single person to guard the Polidical if the Arch Angels are intent upon killing him, we would need at least 2 or 3 if not more to be able to defend to Polidical properly. [b]Sariyah:[/b] Then another is what you will have, I too volunteer to protect the Polidical and my brother if necessary. [i]Icarium gazed back shocked at his brother request but smiled as he knew that his intention was pure. Gozarel stood and raised his hand to quell the noise that had now spread throughout the Court.[/i] [b]Gozarel:[/b] Then the two of you are charged with the protection of the Polidical wherever he may be, don't fail us or the Middlings Icarium and Sariyah.[/i][/color][/font]

[color=#518CBD][font=trebuchet ms][I]Van was running down the corridor when he heard the same inhuman sound as before when that thing in the armoury had first attacked him. They were only 20 feet from the door and Van was providing cover fire against any of those things... After a second he heard another and pointed his shotgun at the likely place the sound emanated from. 10 feet from the door and Allen was already unlocking it while Sam and Trini covered Allen in case the bridge was already infested. Van finally caught a glimpse of one of those things that Ruben was "breeding". He fired and then ducked in the door before shutting it. The Bridge was well lit and didn't seem to have lost power when the thrusters were fired, it at least seemed to be still in their control. Van rushed over to the sensor unit to check exactly what the current state of the ship was. Allen say Van and asked him to pull up visuals of the Loading Bay to see what had happened to Ruben, as much as Van didn't want to seen what had happened to his former comrade he did as he was asked. It was a sickening sight to behold and everyone almost vomited at the sight of it, the room seemed to have been transformed into some kind of biological nightmare. The walls were covered in as black slimy material and in the spot where they'd left Ruben was what could only be described as a green pulsating chrysalis. It was then that Van spotted the vents being flooded by the creatures and he and Allen shouted in horror....[/I] [b]Van and Allen:[/b] THE VENTS, we have to seal them for else we're toast. [I]Van looked around and then headed to the nearest one he could see while the others did likewise. They had no idea how long the bugs had been going into the vents but they could be far from the bridge, Van raised his shotgun and activated the flashlight on it before looking into the vent.... it was clear. He closed it up and then spotted one of the caulk guns they'd used when the ship had crossed into that meteor shower, calling to the others he told them that the could use the caulk guns to seal up the vents. Van pulled it up off the ground and sprayed over the vent with the foam, after a few seconds everyone else had done likewise and they were safer than they had been.[/I] [b]Allen:[/b] Alright that's that, at least we can knock off a potential entry point from those bugs. EVERYONE TO A STATION, GUNS LOADED, AND KEEP ME INFORMED. [I]Van decided that he'd better stick with the sensor station so that they'd at least have some idea of what the bugs numbers were and how best they could deal with them. He pulled up a body heat scan across the ship and saw that the bugs had infested only a small part of the ship beyond the Loading Bay, He wondered if they could blow the Loading Bay doors and suck out everything from the room.... but that would also kill Ruben.... but Ruben wasn't really Ruben anymore.[/I] [b][Van:[/b] Allen, we could blow the Loading Bay doors and just suck everything outta there... [I]Allen turned to the others before giving the nod and the go ahead to do it. Van pulled up a visual for the crew to see so they'd know whether or not it worked. The computer's voice chimed in...[/I] [b]Computer:[/b] Command codes required for opening of the Loading Bay doors, two senior officers codes required. [b]Allen:[/b] What, that was never in the system. Van you're since you're my first officer that means your code and my code... Computer, authorisation [b]Echo, Indigo, Montana[/b] commence opening of Loading Bay Doors..... [b]Van:[/b] Computer authorisation [b]Gamma, Silver, Eireann[/b] confirm commencement of opening Loading Bay Doors..... [b]Computer:[/b] Voices and Codes recognised, Captain Allen Chubb commanding and Commander Van Ambrose First Officer. Opening Loading Bay doors.... [I]The crew watched as the Loading Bay doors groaned open and the vacuum of space began to suck out the occupants there in. Van let out a cheer as did everyone else, but their hopes were dashed as only a few of the bugs that'd been on the floor were sucked out into space. Allen slammed his hand down and looked about in dismay as he asked for any other suggestions.[/I][/color][/font]

[Color=#518CBD][Font=trebuchet ms]If there's any problems here feel free to inform me, it's great that this is now up. [I]Crash, crash, the sounds of the hammer continually played in Garin's mind, he had been one of the first to suggest openly an attack against the forces of Morgoth and his servant Sauron. He knelt before his lord and master King Azgahal of Belegost along with many of his bravest and most loyal soldiers, the King stood from his throne with his golden and ruby colored robes and approached Garin. King Azgahal stopped roughly a foot from where Garin was kneeling and spoke in a tone of lordly authority.[/I] [b]King Azgahal[/b] Garin, son of Gorin, son of Dorin, Great Warrior of Belegost and Proud and Loyal Servant to King Azgahal, you have openly spoken to me of an attack against the Dark Lord Morgoth and his servant the Black Wizard Sauron, is this true for all to hear ? [I]Garin looked up at his King without fear or worry for he knew that his words were just and true[/I] [b]Garin:[/b] I Garin, son of Gorin, son of Dorin have openly spoken to you of joining our brother races of Men and Elves in arms against this foe Morgoth and his servant Sauron, it is true. [I]The King took forth his Axe and placed it on Garin shoulders and asked him to rise speaking in his native tongue.[/I] [b]King Azgahal:[/b] Garin, son of Gorin, son of Dorin, it is by my Royal Order that you be now known as Lord Garin of Belegost, and that you lead our Dwarven forces against our enemies Morgoth and Sauron and his Orc and Goblin allies. Go forth and show our enemies the might of the hammer !! [I]Garin looked up with tears forming in his eyes, and stood up before his King and bowed so deeply that his chestnut brown beard touched the floor. He rose again and spoke to his King in a proud and joyous voice.[/I] [b]Garin:[/b] May my beard grow long as the running rivers and that I may go forth with the strength to accomplish the task my Lord has given unto me. I Lord Garin of Belegost accept my King's request and will lead the Dwarven Army from the mountains to do battle against the foes of our people. May my hammer fall swiftly upon my enemies' skulls and my axes hew many an enemy neck. [I]Garin stood and turned to the soldiers who accompanied him and told them to spread the news among the army, [b]They would leave at Sun's rise tomorrow in the name of Azgahal King of Belegost and with their might they would crush Morgoth and his Allies[/b]. The Dwarves with him cheered with their axes in their hands and then bowed before their King and left. Garin watched as his father stood along with other advisors talking with each other as the King invited him to tables so that they may discuss their war plans.[/I][/color][/font]

[font=trebuchet MS][color=#518CBD][i]As the other's spoke at the front door of the meeting place known as Govad Ithilmir, where the council of the Iaur Tirith met Tathr was already inside and awaiting them. He would all too soon become Lord of Sacred Wood of Esgaleryn hidden deep within the great forest of Doltha Glad but such things were trivial in comparison to the threats they faced here and now. He rose from his seat and made his way down to the entrance where he would greet his fellw concil members.[/i] [b]Tathar:[/b] Greeting friends, may we begin our meeting soon for I we have important issues that require discussion. [i]The group turned around and faced Tathar while Galdor joked about how he should have expected Tathar to have been the first here by a long margin. The group entered and began the trip up the long stairs while discussing the ongoings of their own lands and cities. Before too long they had reached the top of the tower and the room where the meeting would be held as always, each sat in their respective places and the meeting was begun.[/i] [b]Galdor:[/b] Has everyone who is to attend arrived yet ? [b]Tathar:[/b] I believe that Alvador Serrin of the Elenath Tawaraith has yet to reach us, therefore it would not be prudent to begin discussions of what we are to do without her. [b]Inwë:[/b] Tathar is correct, such a thing wouldn't be prudent nor respectful to Alvador. [i]And so with this conversation among the various members broke out about home and prospects of the future. Tathar began a conversation with Aranel about his forth coming ascention to the throne of Tauron Edhellen, Tathar replied that while he was still as always ready to take up the mantel of the Forest he still felt as though he could learn more to be of benefit to their people and to expand relations with the other Elves. Aranel responded saying that she thought Tathar would make an excellent replacement to his father and do both him and the Taur Tawarwaith proud.[/i][/color][/font]

[font=trebuchet MS][color=#518CBD]I've always enjoyed the comic unbelievable idiocy that Team Rocket seem to commit on a daily basis, as they attempt an objective that to me bares a great resemblance to the show [b]Catch the Pigeon[/b] . In any episode have they ever been able to hold on to Pikachu for more than 5 minutes before being thunderbolted in oblivion ? I think not. In the first few episodes of the first series of Pokémon they actually seemed to know what they were doing and almost successfully robbed the Pokémon Centre of it's native occupants however as the show went on they became the bumbling anti-heroes who were just out to capture Pikachu and turn him over to their Boss Giovanni. Every time they seem to catch new Pokémon the eventually let them go ranging from long time favourites Arbok and Weezing to the new squad of Seviper and Cacnea, and I actually miss those two dunderheads. I think Team Rocket provide a lot of the comic relief that comes with the show [them and Ash's complete and utter stupidity and Brock's dating issues]. Overall I think the show would be at a loss without them.[/color][/font]

[font=trebuchet MS][color=#518CBD]I can't remember who specifically said it before but there is now predermined right time for sex. I think you should only have sex when both you and your girlfriend/boyfriend feel ready and willing to do so and to make it a special and memorable event for both of you [as long as it doesn't result in an unwanted pregnancy]. If it fills all those qualifications then go with blessing and happiness.[/color][/font]

[font=trebuchet MS][color=#518CBD]My most awkward moment ehh, oh there's so many to choose from it's not funny. OK here it goes, this one took place last summer when I was on holidays in the Turkish resort of Kusidasi [sp?]. When I was over there I was amazed to find out that one of the guys from my year in school was going to the same hotel for the same time period for his vacation. So no problems there, eventually anyway we meet these two very attractive, very fun girls who we were definitely into and thanks be to God we both liked a different girl. So anyway we decided for a few nights that we would go clubbing together at the nightclub in the Hotel and that went fine for the first few nights. Now like all Irishmen I enjoy a good drink and I have to say that the stuff they served there was absolute piss if you will excuse my terminology, the drinks were good value for money so we had plenty to spend on the girls. So we hit the third night and everything is going fine and so we decided to take the girls to a little more private part of the club where we could have some privacy. Low and behold about 5 seconds after we sit down the DJ "Buddy" comes along and sits between the two girls we're trying to have a date with. He then proceeds to ask myself and Val [my buddy from school] about our "track record", now I was in the middle of a vodka and pineapple juice and I coughed but decided not to respond. Now the bastard starts rubbing the girls legs [both girls] and telling them about the different kinds of girls he's slept with and how Finnish Girls are easier to score with than French Girls. The girls decided to make it quite clear that they were having none of it and asked him civally to remove his hand, he did this and continued to detail his sexual exploits until Michelle [my date] says that she's uncomfortable and asks me to make the guy leave. Now I'm 6'3 and I weigh a hefty 15 stone but I'm built like an ox so I calmly say to the guy that he's making the girls uncomfortable and that I would be obliged if he would get back to work as DJ, so the guy is a little taken aback and decided that since I was bigger than him he would go off but I have to say that it was one of the most awkward nights I'll ever remember. The girls were very impressed though so it was kinda worth it.[/color][/font]

[font=trebuchet MS][color=#518CBD]Goku with education, what's next Vegeta with a sense of moral duty, heh or Muten Roshi becoming a eunich. The line of Frieza's where he says that the Saiya-Jin are going to do the way of the Dodo is just a translation screw up from what I remember. There are other phrases like that one and I think they're in the Dragonball Bloopers section on TheOtaku.[/color][/font]

[color=#518CBD][font=trebuchet ms][i]Icarium stood at the entrance of the Arch Angel's Court, he was soon beginning to notice all the hallmarks of their evil. He pulled on the black robes he'd been given and walked cautiously through the doorway guarded by a particularly looking gargoyle, their halls were made of dark grey and black stone, which gave off a feeling of evil and malevolence. All the doors were made of darkened wood with an eerie idol placed atop staring down at the entrant, Icarium knew well that he would have to take great care as he moved about these halls, after what happened to Halien he could surely expect similar treatment. There was one thing which Icarium had on his side though, his history, the Arch Angels would be more than likely aware of his doings over the last two thousand years and therefore wouldn't be expecting him. He ducked behind one of the large pillars as a group of the Arch Angels strode forth from one of the large imposing doors, there were four of them in total, some he recognised from the Battle of the Eye over two millennia ago. They too were dressed in black robes with hoods and Icarium was thankful that he had at least some cover, he stood silently behind the pillar listening to every word that came forth from their lips and blackened souls.[/i] [b]Arch Angel #1:[/b] It will not be long until the Eye has enough power to locate the Polidical and then when it does we shall descend upon Middlore and kill him.... [b]Arch Angel #2:[/b] Hold your tongue Gazius !, we cannot be sure that the Eye will be capable of pin pointing the exact Middling and if we strike the wrong one then the Angels will know of our deceit. [b]Gazius:[/b] Don't dare question me Nao'nac, since it was you who allowed that Angel Halien to escape our clutches earlier !!, who knows if they know of our plan already ?! [b]Arch Angel #3:[/b] Be silent you fools !, if the Angels are aware of our deceit then it is possible that they have sent spies to our Court in which case we can have no spaking of our plans beyond our own circles. [b]Arch Angel #4:[/b] Domascinos is right, we cannot risk giving the Angels any ideas that even after this long we are unsure of our plans, they may be the weak after this long but their strength still matches our own and they have greater numbers. If they chose to attack now then we would have no chose but to flee !! [b]Nao'nac:[/b] Voraz is correct, we cannot risk allowing our weakness fall to the enemy, if we do then it will spell our doom. [i]Icarium listened with increasing hope as their cause grew brighter, the Arch Angels were unsure of the Eye's powers and they were fearful of the Angels wrath in arms. He would wait until they moved on and then he would return to his own Court and relay the news.[/i][/color][/font]

[color=#518CBD][font=trebuchet ms][I]Van reached the armoury as soon as he could after he fled from Ruben in the Loading Bay, he pushed him palm down onto the scanner and the door hissed open to a white room with several steel container racks. He walked down about one meter into the room and looked about for something that he could use, he knew that a handgun wouldn't be much good and so moved onto the heavier weapons. He scanned across the dozens of weapons that were there and it struck him that this mission on paper wouldn't require all these guns, and then it finally hit him, [b]all the shit that had happened to them had been expected[/b]. They had been sent by their superiors on a suicide mission with a minimum likelihood of survival, he slammed his fist down against one of the shelves in anger. He was plenty sure now that he would need something that packed a punch to be able to deal with the Ruben situation with suitable force. He looked at all the machine guns, shotguns and heavy assault rifles before he decided to take one of the 12" Gauge Assault Shotguns. He took out an empty container and took several other heavy weapons for the other remaining crewmembers: Allen, Trini and Sam, by hell or high water he wouldn't see them die. After loading his own weapon with several rounds of ammunition as well as enough for a couple of refills, he walked to the very end of the armoury where there were several suits of body armour in cases. He removed one of these from their containers he pulled off his medical scrubs and suited up. Moving back to where he'd left the case of weapons for the others he dragged it out of the armoury and hit the comm. unit on the wall next to him. After a moment of static Allen's voice came across the speaker and was informed him of the situation with Ruben.[/I] [b]Van:[/b] It's like some for of mutation I've never seen before sir, I'm almost certain that it's from that bite he got. I've got the area here secure and I recommend that you meet me outside the armoury with the other remaining crewmembers and we attempt to take Ruben down. [b]Allen:[/b] You mean kill him ?!, Van I don't know about that but I agree that there's safety in numbers, Sam and I will meet you in a minute, where's Trini ? [b]Van:[/b] She's headed towards the Medical Bay for a Trauma kit, I'll call her and relay the message... WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT ?! [I]Several Gunshots echo over the comm. unit[/I] [b]Allen:[/b] VAN ?!, VAN ?!, WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT ?! [b]Van:[/b] [I]Groaning[/I] Ahh fuck....shit that hurt.....fucking heap of shit [I]more gunshots echo[/I]... it's OK sir, it appears that Ruben's transformation has created several of the same monsters like we saw on the Event Horizon. I just took one of them down but he bit into my upper-arm armour.... fuck....I'm OK other than that Allen. [b]Allen:[/b] Van it was s bite that caused the beginnings of Ruben's condition, are you sure the same won't happen to you. I'm not going to risk anything until I'm sure that it won't risk the lived of the other crewmembers. [b]Van:[/b] [I]Pulling off armour and looking at the wound[/I] What the hell ?, Sir it appears as if the armour took the bite, I can see no indication of a puncture wound, you should be OK. [I]In reality what Van saw was a rather large puncture wound in his arm that seemed to be healing at a rapid rate, the skin and muscle tissue was replicating at an unbelievable rate to fill the wound. After several moments more the wound seemed to have sewn up completely leaving no visible trace of the injury, Van wondered what was going on but decided to leave it until later. After several more minutes of scrambling Van saw Allen, Sam and Trini coming down the hall looking to find out more info on what had happened.[/I][/color][/font]

[color=#518CBD][font=trebuchet ms][i]Van still felt deeply distrustful of the Bothan Jedgar, but he knew that if he had intended to kill him then he would have done so by now. What Van didn't understand is why he was being accused of being a traitor, of all things a traitor.... He'd just been promoted to the Emperor's personal staff and now he was being accussed by this piece of Bantha waste of being a Rebel. Van now remembered why it was that he'd been taught to be suspicious of non-humans and why them Empire was more strict with them when they attempted to join the Stellar Navy. He looked at his other two compatriots who still smelled awful and the young boy who was busy rubbing the cuts on his foot before finally speaking.[/i] [b]Van:[/b] Well now, since you've asked me a question it's time for you to answer one of mine. It think such a thing is fair is it not ?, I mean we are all beings with some idea of honour. [b]Thrukh:[/b] I suppose so [b]Jodo:[/b] That seems acceptable [b]Jedgar:[/b] Huh, don't expect to get much from me traitor... [i]Van scowled again as the Bothan flea bag insulted him, he drew back a breath and wondered what he could ask and what kind of a repsonse he might get. Running his hand along his chin he decided the safest course of action would be to ask why they had come to this world, that way he could at least be semi-sure of their motives.[/i] [b]Van:[/b] Alright, why are you [meaning all three of them] here ? [b]Thrukh:[/b] I felt drawn here for some unknown reason until I had a vision and one of my kind told me about the Jedi and their powers... [b]Jodo:[/b] Well I too like my Noghiri friend felt drawn here for an unknown reason. [i]Van then turned to Jedgar and awaited his response, he looked at Van sternly and then finally spoke[/i] [b]Jedgar:[/b] I came to this system after punching in a random set of hyperspace co-ordinates to avoid destruction in a battle with the Rebel Forces, I was then shot down by that Victory Class Star Destroyer above the planet and came to meet with these two individuals. [b]Jodo:[/b] OK now that we have answered your question I will ask one, you said that you are an ex-cadet of the Cardia Imperial Training World and that you've been reassigned to the Emperor's Personal Staff, why is it then that you're not on Coruscant with him ? [i]This question seemed to peak the other's interest and most especially Jedgar who gripped his vibro-axe as if he were to attack Van if he didn't answer truthfully.[/i] [b]Van:[/b] [i]Scowls at Jedgar[/i] I have only been very recently been reassigned to the Emperor's Personal Staff. I left Cardia aboard a Lambda Class Shuttle only about 15 hours ago, a short while through flight we experienced the ship was crippled by an exploision of unknown origins. I was fortunate enough to locate the Solar Sailor I came here in and was able to flee before the Shuttle's engine went critical and it exploded, I punched in a set of co-oridinates and made my way here before bing ship down by that Star Destroyer decided to shoot me down without asking any questions. [b]Jedgar:[/b] And we have only you're word that is what happened, for all we know you could have set the engines to go critical or you could even be lying about the entire story. [b]Van:[/b] When a Bothan gives his word on something it is seemingly as good as proof, I as a human and a Lieutenant of the Imperial Navy give my word that that is what occured and I'm guessing by you're uniform Jedgar and story that you're an Imperial also. [i]He waited for one of the three to respond to this latest round of questions before moving on.[/i][/font][/color]

[color=#518CBD][font=trebuchet ms]OK Annie has said that it is alright if I post here now. [i]Agent Van Ambrose sat looking at the Director as he informed him of the situation at hand. Van was no computer expert, but he knew from what the Director was telling him that something like this could be a potential threat in the wrong hands, and into the wrong hands it had fallen. Van knew that his partner Jedgar Nieta had already been sent to [b]neutralise[/b] the situation, Van also knew that Jedgar could be trusted with this job even with his [b]problem[/b] around women. He asked the Director what he wanted done in this situation.[/i] [b]Director:[/b] Van, you've worked here a long time and I know that you can be trusted with a situation as dire as this, I want you to link up with Agent Nieta on this mission and so whatever it takes to [b]solve[/b] the situation. [b]Van:[/b] Alright, I'll take the helicopter and meet with Jedgar at the target area ASAP. Jedagr left approximatly 1.5 hours ago by car to reach the target's home therefore I should be able to get there in about 1 hour by helicopter. [b]Director:[/b] OK, your orders are to terminate any and all possible threats and to retrieve or destroy all evidence of the disks, do you understand ? [b]Van:[/b] Affirmative sir, I'll leave immeditaitly. [i]Van stood up and nodded to the Director before leaving his office, Van decided to head to the armory before heading out on this mission. He put his hand out onto the palm scanner before walking through and removing a 9mm Beretta from one of the racks, he also took a couple clips of ammunition and put them in his pocket. Walking back out of the room and heading towards the helicopter pad at the top of the building. He signalled to the pilot to start the chopper and sat in. After approx. one hour in flight, the helicopter Van was travelling in touched down at the predecided landing point in Chicago. Van stepped out and walked down into the Chicago Branch of the FBI, he was already awaited and at once took a car to this Aura Jones apartment. He took up the car phone and dialled Jedgar's carphone number.... after several rings Jedgar picked up the phone and Van explained to him that they would meet at Aura Jones apartment.[/i] [b]Van:[/b] Is that an affirmative Agent Nieta ? [b]Jedgar:[/b] Yes sir.[/color][/font]