http://on-her-korhal.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] on-her-korhal.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2008-08-05 02:04 pm
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The Right Tools, Tuesday Period Four

Kerrigan stood perfectly still at the back of the Danger Room. She had bags under her eyes and her wings were pulled defensively close, but her voice was strong, overtaken by an echoing quality that didn't sound quite human. "We were going to discuss rifles today," she said, her left eyebrow twitching slightly, "but even in a simulated environment, I find it safer to keep that lesson as simple as possible."

"Instead, I am going to provide you all with an example. This," she said, cocking the weapon with a practiced grace that made her wish she still owned the real thing, "is a C-10 canister rifle. It is more powerful than anything most of you have been near. Shove this one into a tank's turret, and it will blow sky high. It can be fitted with canisters of virtually any possible type of ammo. Most important about this weapon, however, is this."

She held up the other device. "This is an E-11 lockdown device," she said. "This can be far more useful than any normal bullet ever would be. If something mechanical winds up in contact with a lockdown round, it is going to stop functioning. Every system is going to be blanked, and you'll have your sitting target. Why is this important?"

She slapped the device on the rifle. "When it comes down to it, the point of any weapon is to disable your opponent in any way possible. With the advance of technology comes a need to disable that as well, and that's why it is virtually negligent not to make you guys deal with an EMP. That's electro-magnetic pulse, for those of you who aren't aware. It can be useful in a great deal of circumstances: combine it with stealth technology, and one unit gains the ability to maneuver an entire army past tech-based fortifications without a single enemy shot being fired. Use it when it's easy to take the opposition out on the next shot, if you just want a free pass through, or you're hoping to collect a couple of things. It does leave the enemy alive unless they're up for a big crash, so keep this in mind."

At that, a large two-legged combat walker materialized in the Danger Room. Kerrigan turned around, the rifle firmly locked in place, and fired the lockdown. There was a noise like power cables shorting out; suddenly, the walker hummed with a faint white energy, and seemed to sink in on itself. "Check that one out," Kerrigan said, lowering the rifle. With a tap of a button, the simulated gun disappeared. "See what a good EMP can do in a combat situation. If you're dealing with technology, make sure you have one of these in your pockets. It'll save your life, and if you're enough of a goody two-shoes, the lives of your enemies as well."

[ wait for the ocd up! ]

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Gwen Cooper

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Lee Adama

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[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 12:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Lee tried to smile as pleasantly as he could during the lecture. Oh sure, he listened but hey, there were other things on his mind when it came to this class.
Edited 2008-08-05 12:29 (UTC)

Re: Examine the Goliath

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Lee wandered over and started fingering the motionless thing. It was kind of scary that one of it's little claw things was almost as big as his entire body. He wondered what the cost on making a sucker like this was.

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[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"You look tired," Lee said because he couldn't resist. "Long weekend?"

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[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 01:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"And I believe you said you liked my arms," he countered quickly. "Also, the radio was done by a two year old or something. Not really a good news source."

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[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Same thing," he said, waving a hand. "Did you crash from sugar shock or something? All that cake."
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Yamanaka Ino

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Lois Lane

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Helen Haras-Uquara

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Helen listened very intently, taking notes as she deemed necessary.
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Sam Witwicky

Re: Examine the Goliath

[identity profile] elephantgadget.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 02:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Helen examined the thing carefully and with great interest.

Re: Talk to Kerrigan

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"You had a lot is all," he said, continuing to tease. "A big ole piece that you wouldn't leave me alone about."

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[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 02:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Touchy," he said, making a face and stepping back. "Have your time. I'll catch you later."

He snapped up his bag before heading out the door.

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Liir Thropp.

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Jack Burton

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[identity profile] inthereflexes.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Jack really really liked shiny things like that. Of course he was paying attention.

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[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Liir was taking plenty of notes. He knew how much difference a projectile weapon could make and he had shot off a musket or two as a child.

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[identity profile] new-to-liirness.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Liir didn't get anywhere near it. It looked like it could crush him.

Re: Examine the Goliath

[identity profile] inthereflexes.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Jack walked up to the Goliath and stared for a few moments. Then started poking it to see if he could knock it over.

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T.R. Wexler

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Alice Liddell

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[identity profile] notyourpawn.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Alice was taking detailed notes. And wishing she could play with some of the heavy artillery.

Re: Examine the Goliath

[identity profile] notyourpawn.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Alice was taking notes on the dead Goliath. You never knew what might come in helpful.

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[identity profile] stocksgrrl.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
This all? Sounded very, very important. Not very practical, Turtle figured, for her everyday life, but important all the same. So her pencil was a flurry as it made her notes.

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Hoshi Sato

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[identity profile] itsjustlanguage.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Hoshi was taking notes, as usual.

Re: Examine the Goliath

[identity profile] itsjustlanguage.livejournal.com 2008-08-05 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Hoshi watched it from a distance. She was afraid to get too close.

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River was here, listening with her arms crossed.