Flight and Flying [Tuesday June 1]

[sith_happened]

When the students entered the flight shed, they would notice a sequence of lights spread across the ceiling.

"Meet Drol," Anakin said, waving his hand. "The god of the moon of Iego, who brings destruction to all those who attempt to leave." He snorted. "In reality, Drol was a system of laser emitters programmed to track onto a ship as it hit orbit and blow it out of the sky. For today, you will be piloting a G9 Rigger freighter, which is neither sexy nor particularly speedy, but it's your first time flying in space--at least in this class--so I'm starting you in something that can take a little beating up."

He flashed them a tiny smile. "For you beginners, you will only have to navigate around the asteroids in Iego's atmosphere. People with a little more experience will face off against Drol. Figure out how to disable the system without exploding, please."

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Sign in [6/1]

[sith_happened]

Like it's June. WTF how did that happen?

Practice run [6/1]

[sith_happened]

Get used to the ship's controls--and being out in space--before attempting the exercises.

Fly through asteroids [6/1]

[sith_happened]

Yes, Anakin thinks this is the easier route. Various bits of space debris float past you: ships blown up by Drol, mostly, with some satellites and rocks tossed in for flavor. The way is fairly clear if you don't drift too far to the left or right. Or down.

If you're new to thinking in all dimensions, you're probably going to ding the freighter up some. The weapons are live, too, if you want to attempt shooting your way clear.

With the engines at full speed, you can get through the mess in about five minutes. If you're going slower, it'll take longer.

Sometimes a lot longer.

Disable Drol! [6/1]

[sith_happened]

Like the beginner's course, only this time there are other ships and they're shooting back at you. A lot.

Like this game here, for instance. [OOC: warning for annoying instantaneous audio.]

Anakin made through this course unscathed, but he was the first pilot in decades to do so.

Talk to the TA [6/1]

[sith_happened]

Before she goes off to shoot things!

Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[sith_happened]

Or meow adorably, if you're inclined.

OOC

[sith_happened]

Anakin might be awesome at this exercise but I have wasted hours on that site and I still suck.

I AM ANNOYED.

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[likes_scoundrels]

A fluffy white kitten somehow made her way into the flight shed. And adorably she did meow, after pouncing on the trailing edge Anakin's cloak.

Re: Sign in [6/1]

[longislandiceme]

Bobby Drake

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[longislandiceme]

Bobby was not going to meow adorably, no. But he was going to approach Anakin while hopefully looking suitably apologetic for missing two weeks of class.

"Hey, Professor," he greeted with a nod.

Re: Sign in [6/1]

[not_tylerdurden]

Calvin

Re: OOC

[ancientbschamp.livejournal.com]

I'll never be able to stop reading that as "god of the moon of Lego." SIGH.

Re: Sign in [6/1]

[notagoose]

Shane Gooseman

Re: Sign in [6/1]

[unborn-renegade.livejournal.com]

Jak

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[sith_happened]

Anakin looked way, way, way down. "Hello?"

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[likes_scoundrels]

"Mew!" Leia said, then decided she was going to attempt to climb up the cloak. That's what it was there for, right? Everything not nailed down was a cat toy.

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[sith_happened]

"Is this another attack of random kittens," Anakin wondered, "or are you one of my students?"

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[likes_scoundrels]

She wasn't just any student. She was his most special student! Her nametag said "Princess" after all.

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[sith_happened]

Anakin caught the nametag as she got closer, put it together with radio reports, and burst out laughing. "Leia?"

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[likes_scoundrels]

Leia hissed. But it was a wee adorable hiss, and not nearly the "Don't laugh at me!" she was going for.

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[sith_happened]

Anakin, heedless of the claws Leia was probably packing, laughed harder. "It's a better family tradition than the gremlin bites?" he offered.

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[likes_scoundrels]

Slightly less humiliating, yes. Well, until she changed back into herself in public, at least. Which for maximum embarrassment would probably be any minute now. But for the moment, she was quite happy to start exploring the simulator to see what she could play with. Surely the controls were all kitten-resistant, right?

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[sith_happened]

At least her father wore a nice long cloak?

"Don't scratch the upholstery," he warned. "Obi-Wan gave me this simulator many years ago."

Re: OOC

[longislandiceme]

I WAS SAYING THAT IN CHAT LAST NIGHT *HIGH FIVES*

Re: Talk to Anakin [6/1]

[likes_scoundrels]

The thought had crossed her player's mind, yes. Convenient, that!

But kittens had to keep their claws sharp, and the back of that seat was looking just perfect for the job. Maybe if she went for it slowly, Anakin wouldn't notice.