[Pulp] 061-1000 03:24 Arrival in Ridge system

[Captain Mitchell]

On Sep 9, 2007, at 9:28 PM, Pulp Hunters GM wrote:

> As you get closer to the planet, you are instructed to assume a
> parking orbit for customs inspection and instructions on landing at
> the Starport.
> The Customs inspection is fairly routine, mostly a review of your
> paperwork conducted between the ISA agent (who docked his shuttle and
> walked aboard) and the Captain.  He verifies note from the ships
> doctor stating that she has administered the broad spectrum
> anti-allergy shots to the crew (this will protect the crew from the
> atmosphere taint).  The only thing out of the ordinary is that the
> ISA agent tells the Captain that he, Kriger and Spruance (i.e. the
> former members of the Imperial Navy) need to check in at the IN
> office at the space port.
> He answers the Captain's raised eyebrow with a shrug that Mitchell
> correctly translates as "I don't make up the rules. I just pass 'em
> on, even the stupid ones."

Is this ISA agent anyone I know??
Make sure we have directions.

Have Kriger round up Spruance. We'll all go over together.

>
> GM Notes to players.
> Ridge A77A112-E – A class Starport
> If someone wants to beat the GM to doing the math on how long it will
> take get to the planet from the Jump limit, feel free.

<Not today. I have a little program that would calculate it for me,  
but I left it at home LOL>

> The downport is located on a series seamount peaks that comes very
> close to the surface.  Most of the facility is underwater.
> The landing pads are mix of dry and wet locations depending on the
> size and type of ship.
> The Hidalgo is assigned a small open "dry" pad, that is about meter
> above calm seas.
> An enclosed tunnel connects it to the starport interior.

Have my XO make the port. I'm still evaluating them as pilots.

> The pad next to you has a small (200 ton) independent merchant  
> vessel on it.
> There is activity around it.  It appears that it is being fueled and
> prepped for flight.

Make note but otherwise don't worry about it.

> Karl upon exiting the Hidalgo, stares at the ship for a moment.
> He tells Dr. Cross he'll be right back and trots down the corridor to
> the starport interior without answering any questions.

Mostly to myself but loud enough for anyone standing close to hear...
"Where the hell is he going?"

To Doctor's Cross and Gwerf.
"Please see to it that Sir Jace and Anousheh are properly outfitted  
with appropriate vacc suits. Seems the local Naval authority want to  
have a short talk with us former navy types.
Montez... Go with the doctors and the passengers if you will please?"
--
Captain Alexander "Mad Dog" Mitchell