Session Start: Sat Sep 23 21:31:02 2000 * Logging #whosim to 'vortexolympians_20000923.txt' Ok let me just get some credits together. * SpaceProg wonders if they'll be olympic cricket 7th * Aggedor wonders what will hapen if cybermen win gold. Even for a Time Lord cricket is too long ;) lol Not for one Time Lord... Not to the 5th doctor. Well I think 4 said he could have been a great slow bowler Olympics-7th, MIB-5th, Stargate-3rd Well.. I've never done Sev before.. Ill be Ace Unless anyone else wants to be Sev. I don't need to be in the limelight all the time ;-) Going once.... Going twice... What kind of games are we going to do, Earth now/past, intergalatic or what Sold to the weird one in a itty bitty town noone ever heard of.. k I can do some Olympians too. lol cool <> <> <> <> Intergalactic? <> *** Jacie is now known as JudgeJen ::across subspace a tape delay broadcast begins:: *** Cody is now known as IceMarsha ::the sound of cheering fans roar behind a holographic announcer voice:: <> lol :) Announcer>And welcome back ladies, gentlemen and creatures to the 200th annual Intergalatic Summer Olympics! <:( nick cut off lol> Announcer>We have a heated metal contest underway between the Ice Warriors, CYbermen, Daleks and the home galaxy favorite Earth Humans. Announcer>All tied at 12 gold each with final contests to be held today. Announcer> Brought to you LIVE on tape delay. Group of Silurians> Boo! Down with the Apes! Daleks> Exterminate all Humans! Announcer>Up for our first contest we bring you the heated Synchronized Maze Race. *** IceMarsha is now known as Dalek Announcer>As you know this contest is made even more difficult by the opponents ability to fire on contestants as they traverse the maze of terror, as it's called here. *** Aggedor is now known as Ace Announcer>So far the Daleks and Cybermen have all but eliminated their competition with their marksmanship. Announcer>In fact, I understand the Terileptels backed out of the contest at the last minute for of their opponents. :::mechanical cackle:: :: Borrows Slingshot and Gold pellets from Doctor:: :::A (imput favorite TARDIS sound here) sound goes unnoticed in the din of the crowd's voices. The TARDIS lands in the Maze of Terror::: Announcer>Up first for the maze is... ::Exits TARDIS:: ::camera focuses on the field as two humanoids step out of a blue box:: Announcer>Yes, yes, it's the home galaxy favorites... Humans! :::The Doctor steps out smiling..::: Ahh.. Paris.. lovely to be here again after so long... Trails off.. er.. Announcer>Wait a second, can we get a closer look at the competitors? Come on Professor. It's already started! ::camera focuses on the Doctor's face:: <<> ::the crowd begins to cheer:: Announcer>Yes it is, ladies and gentlemen this is a surprise. It's the Doctor and his latest companion. Crowd> Doctor :: stomp stomp stomp:: :: Waves to crowd:: ::turrent spins about::: Foul.. foul. Hu-mans not registered! Announcer>Oooh, this should be an exciting challenge. :::Tenatively waves at the crowd himself::: I think I took a wrong turn at Andromeda... Announcer>I can see the Dalek commander spinning his gunstick with excitement already. Who's not registered, Cyclops? Announcer>The Doctor will need to score at least a 9.2 here to keep the humans in the contest. Announcer>Let's see if he can do it. :::to himself::: What's the object of this game? :::is totally in the dark::: :::energizes Dalek gun:: Announcer>Now remember, ladies and gentlemen, the competitor must reach the end of the maze under 30 seconds without getting blasted. :::Sees the Dalek commander and his eyes widen::: Oh dear.. ::fiddles with his umbrella nervously::: Duck Professor! :: Weilds Baseball bat and Hit's Dalek eyepiece:: ::the crowd revs up for the buzzer start of the game:: Ace! The game's not even started yet! ::fires blindly wiping out half of his own team:: Oh! Sorry Professor! :;an earpiercing BUZZ sounds thru the stadium:: Announcer>And they're off! *** JudgeJen is now known as AnnouncJe ::Climbs onto wall:: ::Sontarran knocks over blinded Dalek and enters maze:: This way! :::Nips quickly to a path immediately to his right::: :::looks up at Ace::: What are you doing up there? *** Dalek is now known as IceWarrio :: Follows Doctor While still on wall:: The Doctor has to be careful. here comes the water trap. ::kicks thru wall of maze:: :::Shrugs::: Come along Ace.. This way.. I think. *** IceWarrio is now known as Dalek His competitors are right on his heels. :::Takes a couple of turns and comes across a tank of water set into the ground::: Ahh, Doctor... You could cut the tension in here with a laser! ::enters water trap raising eyepod like a periscope:: *** Dalek is now known as IceWar :: walks past water:: :::aims raygun at water trap and freezes it solid:: Amazing! Did you see that? Come on Professor. ::leans into dalek eyepod and laughs:: Ah! Thank you, Ice Marshall ::grins as he slips and slides across the ice:: ::text feed reads across bottom of broadcast screen:: "Go online and read an in depth analysis of how the Ice Warrior ice gun works." :::looks up at Ace again:: You know, Ace.. there's really no fun in going it the easy way up there. Nice View though. < No prob with that> < I'm just picky> :::Takes another branching path, the walls change to mirror like surfaces::: *** IceWar is now known as Sontarran :;getting serious:: The Doctor's time around the first hurdle is 12.4 seconds. ::continues to smash thru all the barriers:: That's .7 seconds ahead of the nearest challenger the Cybermen. If the Doctor can just keep that up around the fire ring hurdles... :::carefully makes his way past the mirror maze feeling his way round, laughing at some of the distorted reflections of himself::: *** Sontarran is now known as IceWarr ::Still following the Doctor on the wall:: ::encounters fire rings and falls back:: :::comes to the hurdles, takes out a seltzer bottle and puts them out::: :;large loops of fire reflect and rage at the end of the mirror maze:: ::the crowd goes wild:: Thank you Doctor Did you see that?! :::climbs over the extinguished hurdles with ease::: My pleasure, Ice Marshal. :::nips to the next part of the maze:: Come along, Ace! That clever Doctor! Is that legal? ::screen reads "Read official maze rule book online":: *** IceWarr is now known as Dalek The Doctor truly is an incredible competitor. Time around the hurdles is 20.5 seconds. ::zaps 3 Sontarrans and uses bodies as ramp to go over hurdle:: Hey Doctor! There's another one ahead. Best time is 29.8 seconds. The Doctor only has one more hurdle to go but the Ice Warrior on his tale may be more suited to it. Coming, Professor. What's it look like, Ace? *** Dalek is now known as IceWarr ::closes on the Doctor:: ::the crowd groans::: :::jogs through the maze with his competitors tailing him. A Dalek blast narrowly misses his head... :::looks back:: That's not very sportsman like, is it? The Ice Caves. ::shudders at the thought:: It gets very dark ahead. And Covered. Well.. you'd better get down from there, if you want to follow along. Why not come up here? Nice weather. :::puts on skates and zooms into ice cave:: I'm rather happy down here.. :::dodges another blast and forces a smile::: ::the crowd drops to a worried silence as the competitors disappear into the cave:: ::: enters the Ice Cave::: This is gonna be tight and dangerous. They they still haven't found the remains of that Zygon that went in the first round. *** SpaceProg is now known as Doc7 :::looks back to see the Doctor followed by a Cyberman:: Hey Professor, Didn't the TARDIS Data banks say something about hidden Pits in an Ice cave? ::Hears Ice Warrior Growl as it falls:: Pits? :::takes another step and falls down a hole::: :::kicks of skates and starts climbing:: *** IceWarr is now known as Dalek Umbrella handle lodges in a crack in the ice, and he hangs on for dear life::: Time is ticking away. 25.2 seconds and still no Doctor. ::Jumps onto the roof.:: :::To himself::: Why does this feel familiar? :::zips thru cave and over pit, looks down:: oh oh ::CRASH:: ::from the caves the rumblings of a Dalek "EX TER MIN ATE" is heard:: *** Dalek is now known as IceWarr ::crowd gasps:: Oh no, could this be the end of the Doctor? :::Slowly hoists himself up out of the Ice hole::: :: Puts can of nitro 9 in the exit and blows up Ice warrior:: ::all eyes and cameras focus on exit of cave:: ::an explosion rips through the cave sending rock and ice spiraling up:: I lost a bit of time.. It may have cost me the game.. ah well.. ::smiles and strolls on his way slowly and calmly::: ::Jumping and cheering at the mess shae has made:: ::exits pit and pulls the Doctor out of hole:: ::the crowd roars with angst:: > Wait, what is this? Can we focus the cameras in? <> <> *** IceWarr is now known as Sontarran ::Jumps down and enters the cave:: ::cameras focus on the smoke and debris showing a short, familiar figure appear with umbrella in hand:: :::Walking out side-by side with The IceMarshal and Ace::: Hello! ::doff's hat::: ::the crowd gasps then rips out in cheering and laughter:: Hurry up Doctor! I don't believe it! *** Sontarran is now known as Ice The Doctor is absolutely incredible. You couldn't have a better run than this. Thank you again Doctor Even if he doesn't get the gold. This is a miraculous contest for Humans. :::to the Ice Marshal, and :::guestures to the finish line::: Be my guest, you've earned it. < It obviously was nitro 7, not nitro9> Just a minute Doctor ::lets Cyberman run by, smiles:: Okay now Doctor! As he approaches the finish line the time is 28.9. Just one second to tie, .5 to set an intergalactic record. Can the Doctor do it? (To the Ice Warrior) What say we tie, eh? :: Whispers to doctor:: What does he want Gold for? Isn't he allergic to it? :::Smiles at Ace:: Indeed.. Oh no, what's this? The cyberman's coming on fast on the outside. :::Cyberman crosses line, clasps Doctor's shoulder and they ctross together:: It's a photo finish! I can't believe it. 29.3 seconds and it's... :::didn't expect that, and is drug with a surpised expression across the finish line::: ::looks to freezeframe of race:: it's a tie, ladies and gentlemen. * Ace is entertained by the thought of An athlete dying for the love of his sport The Cybermen and Humans tie for the gold. Don't worry Doctor, wait for the awards ceremony ::smiles:: ::crowd cheers with a touch of disappointment at the tie:: And they set a new Intergalactic record. Well, this will enter the history books. :::kind of half-smiles, feeling sorry for the Cyberman that gets the gold::: ::screen flashes "See the Doctor's surprised expression in real time photo snaps from the game online":: Hey Doctor. What's the next event? (To Ace) Your guess is as good as mine.. I was shooting for Paris.. not the Intergalactic Olympics. ::broadcast camera turns back to announcer "live" in the studio:: Well, wasn't that an exciting event. <>> These Intergalactic Olympics just keep getting more and more memorable. crowd> Doctor :: stomp Stomp stomp:: And we strive to bring you the most complete coverage live around the Universe. Now, back to our exciting competition the dreaded Aquatic Gymanstics contest. :::A group of Terrileptils do the wave::: *** Ace is now known as Sil ?nick Master *** Ice is now known as Master ::to bookie::: 5,000 quid on the Silurian team This is a favorite of such slimy races as the Zygons, Silurians and that disreputable Sil. ::In pool:: Help! I can't swim! I'll make it profitable for you! :::Climbs into the stands::: I think I'll sit this one out. But a surprise entry threatens to turn the tables on these favorites as the Doctor and his young friend Ace represent the home galaxy favorites. :::Gets dragged back out into the field by some big burly biped::: let's see if the Humans have another chance at gold. :;camera switches to an indoor pool stadium filled with creatures and pool of green water:: *** Master is now known as Ogron ::pushes Doctor:: you swim! ::a female announcer's voice sounds:: Welcome back to the Aquatic Gymnastics competition. This has been a very tricky contest these olympics with many people complaining about the water. *** Doc7 has quit IRC (Read error to Doc7[host-209-215-8-209.cha.bellsouth.net]: Connection reset by peer) ::Peri comes to try and help him:: No! I would rather Drown than be rescued by something so repulsive. arggh> Apparently, there's a controversy about aggressive algea in the pool. *** Doc7 has joined #whosim *** Sil is now known as Ace Apparently, there's a controversy about aggressive algea in the pool. :::Teeters on the edge of the pool::: :::regains balance::: ::pushes Doctor into water:: :::falls in and sinks like a stone::: The contest should be simple. A double twist dive into the pool, butterfly lap around the end, back to the middle for a deep retrieval dive for one the silver rings in the center:: ::Laughs Histerically then jumps in to get him.:: ::then it's just the first one to backstroke to the starting gate who wins the gold:: This is all about endurance, strength and coordination. *** Ogron is now known as IceMarsh ::crowd boos Ogron:: *** Ace is now known as Sea :::Climbs back out with Ace's help::: Thank you, Ace.. :::glares at Ogron::: *** Sea is now known as SeaDevil :::fries Ogron with heat ray:: Hmm, it's not looking good for the humans. Apparently their last minute competitor is having a horrible practice round. That was a bit rash, wasn't it? If the rumors of aggressive algae in the pool center are true the lifesaving unit may be pulling out more victims. :::kneels down at the edge and closes eyes::: ::the Set Up beep sounds calling all competitors to their diving boards:: :::purcahses water wings from stall and gives them to the Doctor:: ::gets up, and nods toward the pool::: Rrrright. Let's do it! +o Doc7 *** AnnouncJe sets mode: +o Doc7 *** IceMarsh is now known as Sontarran Marshall> On your Marks.... ::jumps into pool and tries to dog paddle, but sinks to bottom:: ::the starting beep sounds once, twice, three times:: And they're off! *** Sontarran is now known as Dalek ::at the bottom of the broadcast screen the timer automatically scrolls:: ::dives in the water::: :::uses hover mode to skim across top of pool:: ::Starts with a perfect Double twist:: :::Immediately floats to the top and starts to move swiftly across the pool:: *** Dalek is now known as Sontarran :::effortlessly going everywhere he needs to go to qualify::: :::pumps arms futilely at bottom of pool:: ::the crowd cheers:: :::Isnt'even moving his arms or legs to swim::: *** Sontarran is now known as Dalek ::Very Quickly Gets to the end of the pool:: :::Closes eyes again, and the Sontaran at the bottom floats to the top::: This is exciting. Coming out of nowhere is the Doctor. :::shoots at SeaDevil but energy cancels hover mode and he sinks to bottom:: :::The Dalek likewise floats inexplicably to the top::: Oh no. The Daleks have sunk like a rock! it looks like his hover mode has shorted out. *** Dalek is now known as Sontarran ::Stays at the same pace as the doctor:: ::crowd cheers louder:: ::sputters:: What..? :;time scrolls across screen 50.1 seconds:: :::The Doctor finally gets to the end of the pool, climbs out and kneels down at the edge of the pool again... With a smile and another nod, he gets up and crosses the finish line::: And the Doctor hands off the relay to his companion. <> :::Smoothly dives and goes through the ring at the bottom:: *** Sontarran is now known as Master Just go with the flow, Ace. Can Ace handle the competition? :: Dives down and pulls out the plug from the bottom of the pool:: :::scowl at bookie:: Very well, very well. My money is right here in this case ::takes out TCE:: She'll need to battle that "aggressive algae". :;a whirlpool forms around the pool center:: (Murmers to himself) Agressive? no.. Theyr'e really quite friendly. If you know how to talk to them. ::the competitors all get caught up in the whirlpool pulling them under:: ::crowd roars:: Ace! Ace! Ace! :::the plug is picked up collectively by the Algae and is put back in the bottom of the pool ::: What's this? That plucky companion of the Doctor's is swimming her heart out for the finish line. *** SeaDevil is now known as Ace :::algae form around Ace giving her a push::: :::Casually drops what appears to be a humanoid doll on the counter of a stall, walks away whistling:: > I don't believe it. it looks like Ace is just floating on water. <:)> ::Picks up a ring and starts to surf on the Algae:: Comig Doctor! She's surfing to the finish, way ahead of the pack! Good old Telepathic Vontarian algae. This is a surprise. Listen to that crowd cheer. ::crowd chants:: Ace! Ace! Humans rule! ::Lands on the End of the pool and headsa to the finish line:: :::claps her on the back::: Good going, Ace! ::time reads:: 1.12 seconds That's another galactic record fallen. Let's see how the judges interpret the Human Team form. ::Smiles::: Still.. My cricket record is the one I'm most proud of. ::Whoops meant 1:12 minutes:: ::crowd looks to the panel of Intergalactic judges:: :::Does likewise::: ::scores go up...::: 9.9 9.8 9.9 9.8 10.0 1.0 What? 1.0? The crowd didn't like that call. Sea Devil> ::Crosses finishline in second place:: :::Shrugs::: Ah well you can't win 'em all. ::crowd boos buggy official:: The Beetlegeusian officials have been rough on everyone thru these contests. ::Sea Devil walks over to the judges panel for result:: > > > ::camera view switches back to announcer *live* in studio:: > And there you have it. The last minute replacements for the humans, that incredible Doctor, won yet another gold for the home galaxy favorites. But later in the day the Cybermen answered back with a gold in the Live Target Marksman Contest. ::screen flashes to show snippets of the contest:: :;someone screams as the Cybermen fire:: > As you can see it wasn't much of a competition. Even the spectators had a hard time staying out of range of this competition. :::The Doctor came away with a 0.O because he refused to shoot anyone::: *** Master is now known as Vendor ::screen reads "Read an in depth debate over the future of Live Target Marksmanship in the Olympics":: Ice Cream! Get you ice cream ::heat ray hits container::: ah... Hot milk! Get your hot milk Ford Prefect> Got any Gargleblasters? So with the medal contest tied between Humans and Cybermen the Olympians entered the final and most difficult competition... *** Vendor is now known as Zaphod Arthur Dent> Alcohol at lunchtime? Make mine a double ::both heads wink:: The Cyber-Psi Pentathalon. Ford Prefect> Alcohol is an anytime drink! Lister>::To vendor:: Got any Wicked Strength Larger? This has been seen as the quintessential Olympic competition for centuries. Rimmer> Listy.. now is not the time to get pissed! *** Zaphod is now known as AceRimmer Part intelligence test, part psychic endurance, with physical and agility and strength tested as well. Lighten up! you smeg The Olympian who wins the Cyber-Psi Pentathalon is said to be the "Iron Man" of the Olympics. Arthur Dent> Not when it can burn a hole through steel! Let's see who will bring home the gold. Lister> Thanks Man! ::To himself:: What a Guy! Rimmer> Oh shut your hole, you prince of smug gittiness! ::broadcast screen changes to an outdoor open colliseum filled with spectators:: *** AceRimmer is now known as StanLee Lister> Drop Dead, Rimmer! ::a carnival atmosphere fills the arena:: Rimmer> Already have done. Iron man? Hey..that's copyright infringement! Lister> Encore! ::food stands and souvenir hawkers line the infield:: Rimmer> :::Glares at Lister::: ::a pair of male announcers come into focus on the field:: ::one speaks to other casually:: Can you believe the riff raff they invited into this place? :::Stands in field, leaning on his brolly.::: Well.. this has been quite a day, Eh, Ace? Cat> Go sit on a Neutron star, Alphabet head! ::other nods to camera:: Jim, we're on. Jim>What? ::hears and sees his echo broadcast on the jumbotron:: Rimmer> ( to Cat) Don't you need to be coughing up unpleasant substances in the bed or something? Jim>::breaks into an awkward smile:: As I was saying Neil, the stadium is alive with all manner of creatures enjoying these historic games. Neil>Yes, Jim. And we welcome all of you back to Cyber-Psi Pentathalon. *** StanLee is now known as Holly Neil>This should decide our medal contest to determine the quintessential Olympian. Can i have a pennant? You could tie to the antennae on my monitor Cat> You must be confusing me with The monkey, Hadron Head! Jim>It'll be tough competition for the Humans, Cybermen with the Daleks and Ice Warriors putting up substantial competition. Rimmer> :::Rolls eyes and tries to watch the rest of the games::: Neil>Let's not forget Jim. The Cyber-Psi Pentathalon relies on the cooperation of the team. ::sulks:: Oh,well. Wanted a giant foam hand anyway, but what you going to do, eh? Are we starting the next Event yet? Neil>The Daleks are classically weak in this department and last I heard the Humans were short a few players. Jim>Yes, Neil. it remains to be seen if the Doctor managed to pick up some extra teammates during lunch. 5th Doc> Enters the field, then turns round and heads back::: Whoops.. not supposed to be here yet. Sorry.. :::looks at TransDimenensional/Spacial map for Paris.::: neil>::buzzer sounds:: Well, we'll find out. that's the warning beep. 5 minutes to the start of the race. Marvin the Paranoid Android> Oh look. It's another Intergalactic Olympics. Life. Don't talk to me about life. Frobisher> Go get em' Doc! ::the competitors all start lining up at the gate:: Kryten> Go Mister Doctor Sir. :::Takes his place at the starting line::: Jim>Well, yes, it looks like the Doctor's managed it. He's got a team of 8 for the relay. :::looks round::: I do? < Is this one of these Tests like the Exxilon Temple?> Neil>He'll need them for the first of the hurdles. Jim>Yes, created by those ancient Exxilons, it's the pyramid passage. ::::looks round, trying to catch sight of his other teammates::: Jim>It will take all the competitors' skill to figure out the right entry code from the random markings. Neil>And they have to do it under 2 minutes to stay in this race. Lister> Yeah, Doctor. Me and da boys are here to help ya. *** Holly is now known as Bugs ::warning beep sounds the start of the race:: ah.. ::crowd cheers:: :::Gets set::: Jim>And they're off! First to the pyramid is the Cybermen but fast on their heels are the Doctor's crew. :::Runs as fast as his short legs can carry him::: ::ground opens and a rabbit sticks out his head:: Oh oh, I knew I should have taken a right turn at Albuquerque. :::as he passes::: You and me, both.. ::the cyberleader touches the pyramid and the wall lights up with symbols::: Ace Rimmer> :: Pushes the Doctor Aside:: Leave this to me! ::Pushes a Button on the side of the temple:: ::crowd gasps:: ::Door opens:: :::looks astounded::: What a guy! ::: Runs in::: I don't believe it. The Doctor's teammate just went for the door. That was either amazingly lucky or incredibly stupid. ::crowd goes wild:: <2 Aces? That's a good hand :) > ::all the competitors follow the Doctor's team:: ::Enters Building with the others. Holly is too slow and the door closes in his face:: Holly> Oi.. what's this then? ::cameras show the interior of the pyramid as a sparce room filled with geometric shapes:: Neil>Now comes the tricky part... the Psi test. Rimmer> Now whadda we do? Jim>It takes a strong mind to outwill the mental trickery of the Exillons. ::the geometric shapes on the wall start coming to life:: Lister> Quiet man, The Doctor Will think of something. ::a box jumps out and dances over Rimmer's head:: :::Brows furrow::: What's going on now, I wonder.. ::watches shapes:: COme on, Professor. Rimmer> :::Ducks away from it:::.. what is it!? It's attacking me! ::a circle hits Ace in tge stomach:: ::Clutches her stomach:: :::Concentrates and tries to will the shapes to stop flying around::: Are you allright, Ace? ::a triangle hovers pointing at the Doctor:: Get behind me.. everyone.. Fine Doctor. Just bruised Wills the triangle to change to another polygon.. a Octagon.::: ::triangle taps Doctor on shoulder and retreats:: ^:::^ ::triangle morphs and flares a rainbow of colors:: ::rectangle shoots off wall and blinks at Doctor:: Doctor's Group :: Scrambles Behind him:: This is all mind controlled.. concentrate and they should be rendered harmless.. Will them to be harmless.. ::rectangle vibrates producing a loud pitched whirring sound:: I need help from all of you... even you, Rimmer. ::shapes all begin morphing and whirring high pitched noise:: Rimmer> ::Looks surprised::: Rimmer> What do I do? ::sound gets louder and louder causing even the crowd to cover their ears:: Concentrate on the shapes.. make them harmless.. I know you can do it. :::shouts over the din:: We're counting on you, Rimmer! Jim>It's not looking good Neil. :;holds his ears:: Neil>No Jim. i think the Doctor's team has run out of luck. Rimmer> :: Looks like he's Constipated and concentrates:: :::A hamster in a wheel appears over his head::: ::the shapes vibration and sound turns slowly more rythmic:: :::smiles::: Yes! That's it! We're doing it! ::the high pitched whir begins a perfect C in harmony:: Ace Rimmer> Be the tiger, Arnie. That's right! ::the shapes reform, converging and morphing into one giant shape:: ::on the jumbotron and before the Doctor's team forms a singing face:: Interesting! What are we DOing, Professor? ::face:: Come.... ::sings:: :::looks at Ace::: I'm... not really sure.. :::team looks at one another:: ::face pulls back toward the corridor:: Come.... ::sings:: Well.. I guess we follow it.. coming? Neil>Wow, can you believe that? The Exxilon projection is actually leading the Doctor's team to the exit. Jim>These huamns knew what they were doing in qaulifying the Doctor in this contest. :: The all follow the Doctor:: :::Follows the Face::: ::face leads down a dark twisted corridor which closes behind the Doctor's team:: Come... ! ::the competitors get trapped behind in the same torturous shape chamber:: Rimmer> Looks behind him nervously::: Erm.. I'm not sure this is a good idea.. ::crowd cheers as the pyramid exit door slides open:: ::the face floats aside at the exit and chants:: Go.... ! Lister>::To rimmer:: Shut up you Smeg Head ::chants in a perfect G:: :::Doffs his hat to the Face::: ::crowd roars as they see their favorites exit:: Jim>it doesn't even seem a contest now. The Doctor's team has a clear field to the finish line. Neil>Jim, you're forgetting the cement building leg of this race. :: looking ahead of her:: What's that wall? neil>Not everyone can build a medal ceremony stage with their bare hands. Jim>I was forgetting. That's why the Cybermen are the favorites here. :::looks ahead::: Jim>The Doctor's team needs to erect their own podium if they are to receive the gold. Jim>And they have to do it without any equipment. :::the Team shares glances with one another::: ::camera focuses on the remnants of the Synchronized Maze relay course:: ::Team Looks at Kryten:: Kryten> ::Sighs::: neil> Let's see if the Doctor can figure out the best and fastest way to salvage materials from one course to the stage of another. ::meanwhile sound of gunfire sounds from the pyramid:: Well.. We're not getting anywhere just standing here.. let's build ourselves a podium. Rimmer> How? Rimmer> If you ask me, I think this place was just too cheap to hire workers to build it. Kryten> Sir's. If I might make a suggestion. WHat is it, Kryten? ::jumbotron cameras show the cybermen shooting their way out of the exxilon pyramid:: Kryten> If we could break down the wall, Couldn't we use the bricks to form a podeom? Certainly.. but what do we use to break it down...? :::looks at Ace::: We'd need something hard, About 6 foot long with a flat top Rimmer> :::looks at Kryten and grins::: Jim>The Doctor's team seems to have run into some trouble. Neil>They better hurry up. ::points:: here come the Cybermen. Rimmer> Hurry! They're coming! ::All look at Kryten:: Kryten> Oh No! OHH NO! ::Others nodding:: Oh no! I will not let you! Ace Rimmer> Sorry about this Kryten, me old fruit basket.. ::All grab Kryten and use him as a battering ram on the wall:: :: Ram Kryten into the wall and they wall starts to fall apart:: Kryten> Ow! I will have to.. OW! Panel beat my head for.. OW! Hours after this! ::Shouts::Again! :: The wall falls down and Lister and Ace Rimmer start to construct the podeom:: :::Runs in to help::: Come on, everyone! Quickly! Lister> Are you alright, Kryten? Kryten> :::Dizzily staggers around::: I'm almost annoyed! *** Bugs is now known as Dalek ::Daleks exit pyramid and start shooting cybermen:: Jim>Incredible improvisation by the Humans. Kryten> (to Lister).. I'm fine, thank you, Susan... Neil>Oooh, and it's turning into a bloodbath down there. :::Daleks start to constuct a podium from the cybermen bodies:: ::screen flashes "Read about the carnage in the Pentathalon online.":: ::Gives Kryten a weird look::: One more stone ought to do it. Jim>It's very close. The Daleks have just come out of nowwhere to construct their podium of silver. Neil>The Doctor's team is just a few feet ahead. This will be close. ::Quickly, the hu-mans are ahead Ace Rimmer> Here. ::laces last stone on the podeom to finish it. Jim>If they can just get the center gold podium built... Neil>And remember it has to be structurally sound. :::Steps back to look at finished podium::: :: Uses gold pellet on sling shot an fires it at the Cybermen. Cybermen Explode:: (To Ace) Was that really necessary? Jim>Oh yes, the Beetlegeusian Officials are finicky about that. Able to hold 500 kilograms and be precisely 12.7 fectars high. No. But it was fun! ::Grins:: Neil>And the podiums are finished! Now just the measurements are needed. ::lasers off top of cyber head to fit the required measurements:: ::a Beetlegeusian official trundles onto field with an electronic tape measure:: ::sighs, and mutters..::: Next thing you know she'll be wearing spandex and carrying around a huge bazooka or something.. ::shakes head::: Nah.. ::Beeltegeusian measures Doctor's podium first:: :::steps back and lets the Official do his work::: ::jumbotron shows a close-up of tape measure:: *** Dalek is now known as Cyberman ::To Doctor::have we won? DOn't know yet.. ::tape measure reads 12.699999999:: Jim>Oooh, that's very close. Neil>yes, but the rule book does allow for a .0000001 offset for planetary gravity so the Doctor's not out of it yet. ::savaged cyberman starts attaching wires from sparking empty shoulder to arm in base of Dalek podium:: Neil>It all depends on how close the Daleks' podium measures. ::::sighs in relief::: ::Beetlegeusian official trundles over Dalek podium:: >Dalek>::: fires at cyberman::: ::jumbotron focuses on electronic tape measure as the numbers calculate live:: :::finishes attaching controls and starts twitching arm causing the podium to quiver:: ::numbers go up to 12.69999999 then buzz with electricity and shoot up to 12.75:: ::crowd gasps:: :::eyebrows raise::: Jim>Oh no, it can't be. The Daleks have stolen this race? ::Throws a can of Nitro9 at it:: No, Ace! That's not right! We don't want to be bad sports, do we? ::the Dalek podium quivers violently:: Hmm? ::the tape measurement shoots up to 12.777 then falls dramatically:: :::Nitro 9 hits cyberman blasting him into dalek podium, which then collapses:: ::Rolls Eyes:: No Professor. ::the crowd roars:: :::looks over at Official::: ::the Dalek podium crumbles to the ground burying the Beetlegeusian Official in cyber body parts:: ::the official raises one hand thru the rubble:: OOPS! Sorry. ::camera focuses in and shows the official flipping his thumb down to signal "Loser":: Jim>No, the Dalek podium doesn't stand up. Jim>The Humans win! :;crowd cheers:: :::smiles a little::: (To his team) Well.. I suppose we win. Neil>They sweep the gold! Humans that indomnitable race. Rimmer> We won!? I've never won anything in my life! We WON! :::Smirks::: Modest too, aren't they? Session Time: Sun Sep 24 00:00:00 2000 ::stadium cheers and celebrates chanting "Earth" "Earth" "Earth"! *** Cyberman is now known as Master ::Broadcast switches back to announcer in studio:: ::looks at Rimmer and smiles:: Well done. :::walks into TARDIS counting currency::: Always pays to hedge one's bets::smiles::Thank you< Thata ::demats:: Well, there you have it. Once again the Humans come from behind and sweep the Gold in the Intergalactic Olympics. RImmer> :::just stares total surpise::: <> All that's left to leave you with tonight is the closing ceremony which was truly a celebration of human endurance and iingenuity. ::Gives Rimmer a Peck on the cheek and walks up to the Doctor:: ::broadcast switches back to the stadium where the medalists ascend their ppodium to receive gold medals:: Rimmer> ::Blushes in Embarrasment:: :::Goes over to the mic::: I did participate and enjoy the games immensely.. well apart from all the killing and such.. however, I do have a confession to make. I'm not human, therefore I can't take the medal. ::gold medals are all given to members of the Doctor's team:: :::Hands medal back to the official::: ::announcer voice overs:: It was a touching moment. ::crowd chants and cheers back:: Kryten> I must say I can't accept it either.. ::Crowd Gasps:: ::the Olympic official says:: Doctor, I don't think it matters to them. Official>You are the best friend the humans have to represent them. Official>You inspire the best in them so they want you to glory in their triumphs too. Really? Well.. ::wipes a tear:: I'm touched! :::blushes::: ::crowd cheers and chants:: Doctor! Doctor! Lister> Shut up, Kryten.. yer as human as I am. ::stadium announcer sounds:: And now the national anthem for ... what is this? :Whispers to Doctor:: Come on Doctor. It can't be that bad. We won for Earth. Just take it in their Appreciation. ::stadium announcer:: Apparently, we have a last minute substition. In honor of the Doctor, this tune's for you. Rimmer> :::Smirks at Lister's statement::: Yes, Kryten.. you're definately as human as old Listy. :::takes Medal and puts it around his neck proudly::: ::the stadium sounds with a popular, peppy rock tune often played during human sports events:: <> Anthem> Doctor...Doctor... Give me the news! I gotta bad case of Lovin' You. ::music sounds with crowd singing:: Doctor Whoooo, Hey! Doctor Who < Bit old for me> :::blushes::: <> <> <,They play it at football, baseball, etc.> ::the stadium rocks, the medalists wave to the crowd:: ::broadcast credits begin scrolling across the screen:: ::a banner flashes "See the whole games detailed in photo, video, sound and in depth scores online for all eternity":: :::Turns to his teammates::: Well.. It's been a wonderful game, My friends, but Ace and I really must be going.. things to see people to be.. ::the logo for the Intergalactic Olympics ... an 8-armed tripod palying ping pong... superimposes over the screen:: <> Are we going to Paris THIS time? Well.. perhaps.. perhaps.. but who knows..but getting there is half the fun.. :::grins::: ::beneath it is a stern notice "This broadcast copywrite by the Intergalactic Olympics. Rebroadcast is punishable by hair pulling.":: :::Shakes hands fondly with his teammates, and bids them adieu::: *** Master is now known as Cody ::Looks at team mates:: We'll drop in some time! Bye. :::Heads for the TARDIS.. the only structure still standing amongst the rubble of the maze::: ::Walks off with Doctor:: :::A few seconds later.. the (enter fave TARDIS sound here) sound is heard once more as the Police box vanishes::: <> <> *** Ace is now known as Aggedor <> Bravo gang! *** Doc7 is now known as SpaceProg That was a fun send off I thought. And lo and behold made me forget I have a cold. sorry I faded out there for a bit No prob, Cody. No problem, Cody. I know you're feeling out of sorts. You were there for the best stuff. Better than the Actual Olympics this year. lol LOL LOL.. indeed! I had fun mocking it all. How was my Sev? I'm not as good at it as Elf, I know. nonsense Sev was great. Well.. Five's still my claim to fame, though.. lol &8 :) Thanks y'all. :-) Ace was cool too. I thought you all did marvelously with the other roles. Pretty good. So was your Rimmer. Thanks, Aggedor! You were great too :- It's fun to throw stuff at you and see what you make of it. ) So everyone was great. The redDwarf crossover was fab! We're just all.... Great! We have to do a real Red Dwarf crossover too. Yeah! I'll put it on the list. which Doc, I wonder.. 4? Doc 4 and Romana? ::Sining::"Arnold! Arnold! Arnold Rimmer! There is no one that is slimmer, then...Arnold arnold>>" hehe.. and K-9.. Love to see Arnie try to make time with Romana 1. lol LOL impossible never get up the grit to try "Sings:: he's not bald and his head doesn't glimmer.. wow cool Lynn LOL I sang that song over and over one night when I was stocking for wal-mart.. lol well, kiddies I gotta go. PBS has DW on. Groovy.. Goodnight to you :-) Night and take care! What's up for next time? There's an Australian site that has that song on it What's the next sim going to be? One of the other two stories: MIB or StarGate. Two Weeks. I can flip a coin.. Vote on your preference. Thanks Okeydoke I'll see you all later. nite Jen Session Close: Sun Sep 24 00:22:43 2000