Private Life on the other side?

[Michael Angellus]

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AAAOOOOOOHHHH [That makes me feel SO much better!] Get over it and get the engines primed BRA… BRED...

BOOP BEEOOOP BEEP BEEP [You are such a jerk!] As the ball of fire rolled off, I shook my head.

I’m gonna pay for that one… I did, but I knew BRED’s jealousy of “his” twin “BRAD”, Connel’s droid always made the droid better. Odd how they felt that way. He’ll be over it in a minute…

Starting up the main systems, I wondered about those pilots he brought up. Sure, it was a valid thought, but not always feasible. Well, the thing about this design is it should be run by four or five people, and can, but the droidbrains are there so it can be just one.

It’s designed for Jedi to be able to get in and get out without endangering anyone else.

The liftoff was fast. Weird. That being said there really was no issue, it gave me a few to actually think about what he just said. Nothing deep or emotional, but do I really say “Jedi” and really feel anything? I don’t. Odd. Oh wellI guess I’m just not as attached to the idea as I used to be. Maybe it’s because I’ve seen too much, or maybe it’s just how things are now. Either way, it doesn’t bother me as much as it probably shouldIt’s not that I don’t respect them, but the reverence I once had has faded. Maybe it’s just part of growing older, or maybe it’s the reality of what I’ve experienced. Either way, it’s strange how detached I feel now. Heh “older”... I’m not even eighteen yet.

I get the “control” factor, and I think so did the designers, hence the slot for astromechs too, but ultimately everything I need is here in this side of the cockpit.

BweeeOOOO [You suck without me!] Okay, he’s good for right now. That was his joke.

You suck PERIOD! It was a joke on both our ends. So I laughed. See? He’s fine.

We were climbing as he asked his question about what to do. Well, I’m not expecting barrel rolls out of you… I faked a nervous chuckle there, to ease the tension. Just go with what works for you and I’ll be at the co-pilot’s spot, if things go South, I can bring it North again. We weren’t there yet, so I wasn’t getting up just yet.


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[Aileni Ifor Xeraic]

Attire: Large brown hoodie, grey shirt
Equipment: Dathomiri Energy Bow
Tag: Michael Angellus

Looking out the window and seeing how high they were getting, there was some stomach churning in his belly. It was already daunting to see how high they were and the drop to the ground was not going to be quick or pleasant. If there was a drop. Who knows, maybe Aileni would be a natural pro pilot. He doubted it, but the kid could dream the possibility. "Competitive droid?" Aileni asked Michael, figuring the droid might be someone who accepted every challenge that he could face.

Aileni looked surprised that this was a ship meant to be piloted by multiple pilots. "Ohhhh... That's cool. I didn't realise ships this size would need more than one pilot." Aileni stated, he wondered how big a ship could get before it needed more than a single pilot or needed droidbrains to assist in flying it. "So, do all corvettes need more than a single pilot?" He asked, now curious more about how piloting worked in practicality. Questions that would never have arisen in the simulation so Aileni was even more grateful for this opportunity.

"I get it, you fly the way that you like to and what works best for you. And smart to use droidbrains to help compensate, properly faster responses than a person would give as well." Aileni chewed on his bottom lip as he studied the controls in front of him. They weren't similar to the ones in the simulation but that made sense, ship controls weren't going to be universal, especially when this was originally a ship for a larger piloting crew. Taking control of the ship, Aileni started slowly moving forward.

Getting used to feeling the ship in motion.

"Good idea on no barrel rolls for the first time at least." Aileni chuckled as he tested the sensitive of the controls a little, moving gently side to side and up and down. No aggressive jumping around to send them flying from the seats. He was did wonder about how it would cope with more aggressive manoeuvres but that was something he would explore when he was more experienced as a pilot. "So, how do you find flying while under fire and firing back?"

Aileni was curious since this was going to be entirely different to flying under the pressures of fighting and flying.

 

[Michael Angellus]

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I wouldn’t sayyyyy “competitive”... “jealous”? “Narcissistic”? “Psycho”? Okay, that made me laugh, none of it is true, just an exaggeration. Alieni seemed to be even more into the whole experience, the more I talked about the ship, which was cool to see. I don’t know what it is, but I like being around and seeing people love to fIy. think it’s because flying represents freedom and adventure, and seeing others share that passion is inspiring. It’s like we’re all connected by this shared excitement, even if we’re not saying much.

The question he asked about the general design was pretty astute, shows he’s paying attention. Well, technically, that galaxy map in front of you, all you have to do is enter the destination and the ship can do the rest. That being said, yeah, all of these “Jedi Defender”s are meant strictly for Jedi… even the controls are imbued with the Force. You’ll see in a minute.

We’re getting closer to the altitude we need, so I could ease up on everything. I could feel the anticipation building as we approached our destination. The ship hummed with energy, almost as if it were alive. I couldn’t help but smile, knowing that this journey was about to take us somewhere truly extraordinary.

Hey BRED… we’re not about to die!

AOOOOUUUUGH [Yes we are!] I couldn’t help but laugh as I set the “autopilot” and got up.

I didn’t really want to answer his question about combat flying just yet. It’s no fun at all. He needs to be excited, and not turned off just yet. I’ll say this about it. It’s not something you want to think about until it happens. If you’re lucky, it never happens to you, but if it does, you just have to trust in your skills, your instincts, yourself, and even the Force.

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[Aileni Ifor Xeraic]

Attire: Large brown hoodie, grey shirt
Equipment: Dathomiri Energy Bow
Tag: Michael Angellus

"Interesting, should warn him that acting up might risk a memory wipe." While Aileni was clearly joking about the idea, he did know that it was something that people were doing with droids on the regular, with statements that it was to keep the moods and attitudes of droids in check. Aileni wasn't sure how he felt about it, he would never want his own mind wiped for any reason and he could understand why it was something that droids would be against as well for that reason. But droids were also code and binary, sometimes they needed a refresh which Aileni was sure some organic people could use that as well.

Imbued with the Force? That was a curious addition and Aileni was excited to see how it would impact his flying. Seeing how the Force worked with different objects was always interesting and Aileni was super keen on experiencing the Force within these controls. Get a sense of what he could do with the Force in the future when he got some more training under his belt. "Must feel strange to connect with a ship through the Force, strange but awesome." Aileni commented, it was something he was not used to but definitely knew imbuing objects with the Force was going to be something he needed to do in the future.

Mostly for his bows.

"If we die, blame Michael for showing me a bad simulation BRED!" Aileni smirked and jumped into the pilot seat, looking over the controls. Hearing about the views on combat fighting, Aileni could tell from the tone and lack of details that it was a subject to not pry more information on. However, it was something he was going to experience, he was a Jedi. Dangerous, life threatening situations were a guarantee on the daily. Even flying a ship. "So, any locations in mind for me to fly towards?" Aileni asked, curious to how much freedom he would have behind the controls now.

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Tried, didn’t work. Okay, that isn’t entirely true, I told him I would be the one to hit his “wipe” button, and he had some retort about “wiping” and we went off on some stupid tangent. It was funny though.

After a second, once standing up, I waved for him to take a seat. Don’t flip that switch until you’re ready… now this is the way this works…

• Cockpit materials imbued with Force Healing (When the Jedi sits in the cockpit, the leather begins to heat and pulse, soothing pulled muscles, healing non-life-threatening cuts, and massaging tired skin, much like a massage chair.)
• Standard Comms-system package (Imbued with Force telepathy) (while a Jedi can reach great distances when reaching out to others, this comms package can extend the abilities of the Jedi enabling them to project an image, or speak to another from further away.)
• Eagle Eye Sensor Suite (imbued with Force Sense - The user can extend their own ability to sense other Force Users in the area. Much like a sensor array could pick up other ships,
• *All Force Imbued abilities act separate and independently from the system itself.

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Moving over to the co-pilot seat once I explained everything, I waited, he had the skills for regular time, but I was ready in case he panicked.

AOOOOUUUUGH [Nooo, we’re not gonna die at all…!] Sigh…

Oh calm down you toaster oven…

BOOEEP [What did you call me?]

You heard me, or do you want to be referred to as “hotplate”?

AAAAUUUU [You jerk!] Well, he rolled off in a huff, but at least we can fly now.

He was clearly nervous about flying. I get it. It’s going to make him a good one, he respects the tech. Just do what comes naturally. I’ll handle the landing though. He needed to work on that some more.

TAG: Aileni Ifor Xeraic

 

[Aileni Ifor Xeraic]

Attire: Large brown hoodie, grey shirt
Equipment: Dathomiri Energy Bow
Tag: Michael Angellus

Aileni noted the switch to not flip until he was prepared to start flying. Instead, he listened for now to the detailed benefits from the Force Imbuements on the cockpit. It seemed extensive and interesting, very interesting. "Sounds like someone studied the manual on the ship." Aileni teased with a chuckle, the tactical guide was helpful in knowing what to expect but he couldn't help but tease Michael about being so exact on the way it would work. However, he was sure that he would do the same whenever he found a hobby or skill that he was particularly in love with.

Holding onto the controls, Aileni got a feel for the sensitive of them and breathed in deeply. "BRED deep breaths, I'm sure someone will be able to scavenge your parts from the wreckage." If the droid was going to be pessimistic then Aileni was just going to feed into that and make it all the more dramatic. He reached forward and flicked the switch off. Ending the autopilot.

From the jump, Aileni held onto the controls and could sense the Force that was stored within the objects surrounding him in the cockpit. It felt alive and intimate. Resonating with a ship in a manner that he would with a living being. However, it was not as deep as a connection he had made with beings like Grisial and other animals so it was not as alluring as Aileni had initially hoped. Feeling the controls in his hands as he maintained the course with the ship, Aileni could see the thrill that would draw someone in. The appeal to be a pilot over being a Jedi, it was thrilling and interesting. And different, new, in a way that Aileni hadn't felt in a while.

"Cool, no landing, got it." Aileni guided the ship around slowly, moving at a steady pace as the ship glided with ease. "This is pretty cool, feels very slick and intuitive to how I want to move around." Aileni stated before he felt mental flashes of drastic movements, diving, spinning. Flicking controls and moving at high speeds. Memories that were not his own but felt so very much his own. But they faded as soon as they formed in his mind.

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Well, my uncle and my dad actually worked together to start the company that made this ship, and the others that they do so. My uncle… I don’t remember it exactly… but he was born over 900 years ago… long story… but before he was taken to the Jedi Order his parents put in a trust fund for him and his sister when they were born. Well… 900+ years later worth of interest… they had a start up. So Dad made the calls to build and design, and uncle fronted the money… I mean he was a Jedi… what use did he have for it, right?

Anyway he wanted input on making designs for Jedi, he could never fit in a starfighter, like an X-wing, but always wanted to fly them. He took that idea and it blossomed… and here we are… Not much else to say at the moment, the kid was flying, and flying well enough.

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[Aileni Ifor Xeraic]

Attire: Large brown hoodie, grey shirt
Equipment: Dathomiri Energy Bow
Tag: Michael Angellus

When the idea of a person living over 900 years was mentioned, Aileni did not seemed surprised or stunned about that notion. It was something that he normally would have asked a dozen questions about since it was a feat that was rare. Fate had it that Aileni came from a race of extremely long lived beings. Living a millennia or three was something that was on the horizon for him. All that stopped it was the fact he would have to not be suicidal or foolish.

Living as a Jedi was a dangerous life and it did not mean that he was guaranteed the years offered by his species.

"That is cool that he was able to save the money to start a company with your father. I think I would see some awesome collector series, or special edition console, and there goes all the money I had." Aileni laughed, he was not super sensible with money he was given or earned, he enjoyed spending them on his hobbies and getting the best stuff he could as soon as he could. Waiting was risking someone else getting it, in Aileni's mind.

Hearing the man could not fit in a starfighter seemed unlikely in Aileni's mind but it did peak his interest, "was there no extra large starfighter designs that could work? Is it he a Hutt? Only, I know they are super large and heavy species, and a starfighter would be awkward for their slug-like physiques." Aileni was curious on what was the reasoning for being unable to fit into a starfighter. The more he thought about it, he figured there were going to be a few races who just didn't have the humanoid build to comfortably fit in standard fighters.

Aileni moved the ship with a modicum of grace but he was still a bit jerky at the controls that he would have liked.

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Well, he was frozen for about 860 of them. Something about an ambush by the Black Sun… not the idiots who think they’re cool nowadays…

Awooo [You mean like you?]

Excuse me, you glorified vacuum! Who was the one who’ll do anything for an oil bath?! You whore.

Booeep [At least I take baths!]

Is there being a point to you being here right now? Other than the one on top of your receptor?

AWOOO [Well Mr. Fancy Shmancy pilot! You’re running out of fuel!]

Are you kidding me? You had ONE job! I wasn’t mad, these things happen, but that droid was getting annoying right now. Like he wanted his little banter, but knew he wasn’t capable of it.

OOOOGHA [My “one” job equals about fifteen of yours! You have about fifteen minutes of fuel…] He rolled away all smug.

You’re getting mind wiped when we get back you toaster oven!

BOOOGAAA [Yeah, you said that over Tatooine!]

Oh don’t even start about Tatooine! That was your idea and I put us inverted on purpose… I couldn’t help but laugh as that little bugger disappeared, then I pulled up a holo-image of Uncle Caltin and put it on the viewer.

When we switch, which will need to be in a few minutes, you can take us to final approach… anyway when we switch, hit this flashing button and you’ll see why Uncle Caltin arranged that all starfighters are built custom to the measurements of the pilot. Like he did so originally for himself. Dude is practically a walking mountain…



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[Aileni Ifor Xeraic]

Attire: Large brown hoodie, grey shirt
Equipment: Dathomiri Energy Bow
Tag: Michael Angellus

"Frozen? Huh, I just assumed he was a long lived species. I know myself and my mother can potentially live several millennia." Aileni mentioned, wondering how it felt for someone to wake up and the entire galaxy was nearly a thousand years ahead. He couldn't even imagine the drastic changes and the history missed throughout the years.

The Black Suns? Aileni knew they were a current problem that was growing but he had no clue on the history of the criminal organisation. It was strange to think about the fact that criminal organisations could last so long, could rise and fall but never be stopped. It felt similar to how the Jedi and Sith were throughout history. Rising and falling, building back up under new names, new leadership. It was easy to see how repetitive things got in history and wonder if anything you did mattered in the end.

"I will argue showers are much more hygienic for organics than baths, so as long as he is showering BRED, he should be good." Aileni commented then heard that the fuel was quickly running out. Which was not a good thing to hear. "That's not a good thing... I really shouldn't be flying a ship on low fuel..." Aileni could feel a bit of panic rising in the back of his mind, dropping out of the air with no fuel was not something he had wanted to experience today.

Nodding his head, Aileni felt the panic calm a little since Michael didn't seem overly concerned about the fuel running low, he had to trust the older pilot. Even in what Aileni felt were dire times. He nodded his head, "ah, that's cool to make them custom for the pilot, helps make each pilot feel their ship is unique and suited best for them." Aileni mentioned as he took a quick glance over to the holo-image before focusing on the flying. "Hmmm... seems like he might be familiar but not too sure."

Aileni had noticed a few people who had appeared to feel familiar but had never really met them, so he was starting to think he suffered with face blindness.

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Don’t worry about the fuel, if we were in a situation, the alarms would have flashed. I remember getting up to switch, and moved over to the pilot’s seat. We were indeed “low” but had plenty to get back to the Academy. I could see it on the board… so… “crisis averted”. Yeah, we’re good.

I remember that I yelled back to the back.

You need your receptors checked! We’re fine!

AWOOO [Not with you piloting!] Jerk…

Anyway… yeah they make this Corvette pretty “stock” but if you flip the switch on your right for the embedded datapad, you’ll see my X-wing. It’s pretty crazy.

OOOOGHA [You’re lucky you don’t have to fly with him in that thing…] He rolled back up and got a look from me.

Enough of the repartay!

BOOOGAAA [So I won!]

You didn’t win anything…

BOOOGAAA [Say it!]

You never do...

“Corvette G 931a725 acknowledge approach.” It was the tower on comms.

Acknowledged, on approach. Landing was easy enough, I was prepped to come in hot, but there were too many on the tarmac for that. No issues. Any landing you walk away from is a good one… Yeah, it’s “Any crash… “ but we didn’t so…



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