Steps taken forward...

On the operations deck of Ji Dian Station...
   "Shuttle Paso Doble, do you copy?"
   Huo Evans looked at the scrawny man, "Any response, Thomjack?"
   The chief of engineering let out a sigh, "No, Cheerful, no one's opened up the com over there." Olin always took a bit of pleasure when poking Evans, knowing who much he hates the nickname.
   "What'd you got on the ship?"
   "It's a Mercerindyne Hopster, a speedy little short range shuttle."
   "What's it doing out here?"
   "That's a very good question," Olin looked at Cheerful to gauge his reaction before continuing his analysis. "Her reactor shielding looks to be runnin' a little hot and the aft hull looks like it's leakin'. She was beat up pretty bad, Huo. There is only one life sign on that boat I can see and it's fadin' pretty fast."
   "Is she goin' to hit us?"
   "No, but with her trajectory, she has a date with the planet in about five hours. Listen, I know we haven't seen any out here yet, but do you think it might be...reavers?"
   "This far in, Thomjack? You must be itchin' to leave here earlier than you said, aren't you? No, it's probably not reavers." Cheerful turned to walk out, "Get your best crew assembled to bring her in. If he's still alive by then, he's gonna need to see the doc. If it was reavers...we need to know."

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Please join us for episode 16 of Ji Dian Station, "Cut the Swathe" on August 23rd at the Clark House in Kirkland, Washington, for an afternoon of storytelling in the 'verse. For more information, please see the website at www.jidianstation.org.

Game Reminder for 12/15/2007
Gathering for the game starts at 2 PM
The game will be held at Rory's House.

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Episode 8 of Ji Dian Station, Echoes. Since the broadcast of what some are calling the "Pax Wave" on the Cortex, some have called upon parliament to investigate the charges laid out in the broadcast. Others have shouted down the Prime Minister Emer, calling for his resignation in the scandal. Regardless of of these outside events, life continues on while the echoes of the past can be heard in the settling dust.

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This is just a friendly reminder about the upcoming game this Saturday. We look forward to seeing you there!