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[Listeri69]

The Depths of Despair...

The SRV bounced around on the rough surface, bumps towered out of the canyon that ran the length
the canyon was dark and deep, nobody had ventured that far in until now
'preparing to enter the canyon'
'Good luck cmdr'
'ok we have visual. looks like fluffy white substance on the sides, and there is bronze rocks there too'
'The bronze is unstable try not to nudge it.'
The SRV probed deeper into the canyon
'Is that a Trumble?'
'If it is its long dead....'

Right Mr Simoof you can pull your pants up we've discovered whats causing the blockage.

 

[Missileman]

Rogue Moon

The moon on Aratius 4 wasn't like the Earths moon, for one it wasn't tidally locked it moved around the planet once every 2 days or so,
it was also a lot smaller but a lot closer, the tidal forces were extreme and the oceans would bulge noticeably as the moon rotated around.
That was the reason all the cities were built inland, tsunamis every day,
except this wasn't every day
the additional force of a rogue planet passing through the system tore the moon asunder
one of those pieces now headed towards Aratius City it was time to flee......

 

[kelgrath]

What is the moon?

The moon. Trillions of tonnes of rock, coincidentally always facing the Earth for as long as we can remember. Throughout man's existance we have looked at it in awe, wondered why it's there, what it's for, sung songs to it, written poems about it. We built rockets to go land on it. We even contemplated whether it would be possible to mine it.

What nobody seems to realise is that it makes the perfect observation platform. The ideal place from which to monitor the development of the human race. Nobody realised this except the thargoids. That's why they built it.

 

[MrMogadon]

The First Man

Dimitri Piotrowicz was a great man.

An outstanding scientist, engineer, pilot and humanitarian. A man of firsts.

The first to suggest building a moon base.

The first base commander.

The first to take deep-core geological samples

Alas, he was also first to tragically die in an airlock malfunction.

How do I know this?

My name is Gregori Piotrowicz, Dimitri’s son, and I am also a man of firsts.

First science officer.

First to analyse the core samples and find high levels of Palladium.

First to recognise the wealth and power we possessed.

First to remove an obstacle to my dreams.

 

[SkipRat]

The Assault

Light cut through the swirling frozen mist as the dropship’s cargo bay doors opened revealing six heavily armed figures.

‘Welcome to hell boys and girls, hope you’ve got y warmers on, this is going to be cold and Little Binky takes no prisoners’

‘The T9 and crew are two clicks northwest and we’re expecting heavy resistance’

‘Alpha squad will attack from the north, we will provide support from the south, any questions?’

‘Ummm… Sarge, Little Binky is that moon over there.’

Light faded in the swirling frozen mist as the dropship’s cargo bay doors closed concealing six heavily armed figures.

 

[Eros]

Looking out over the Earth

A figure stood Silhouette against a glaring white background, the sky as black and dark as her. I slowly approach as not to disturb, though my gate deceives me to her.

`I see you each year. You always come here to this lonely place.’

`For so long man lusted for the moon, to explore, to jump higher and further. Strange now it is for those born in the stars to lust for the Earth.’

`Yes, the shining marble that is our true birthplace’

`It is so close, yet Luna is as near as I dare step.’

 

[Ian Phillips]

The Visit

The moon hung over the planet, tidal locked and dull.

The ship hung over the moon, cold and dark.

The pilot hung in his chair, searching and attentive.

There!

His hand hovered over the switch, waiting, waiting.

Click.

Engines surged and the ship lurched forwards, aiming for a flashing signal far below.

Speed now of the essence, all stealth abandoned, the heat surge flared across space. Down to the surface and (gently) to land the Cobra settled and opened its hatch to the void on the moon.

Speedily the SRV came up the ramp, stolen data chips delivered to safety.

 

[azdour]

Pushed over the Edge

Lady Tharnall was a task mistress. Only those that returned with the rare objects she demanded, would get to glimpse her astounding beauty.

But for some, like Cmdr Rassa, there came a point when something snaps.

Where sanity slips into the realms of madness.

The Cmdr laughed heartily, as he was marched out of the Imperial citadel to the prison by the guards.

Back at the citadel the jaw of the lady still remained dropped, a look of horror on her face at the latest object given to her.

A picture.

An inappropriate picture... of a moon on a stick.

 

[Alien]

By my count, azdour's drabble makes 19 ... if there's 1 over (ie 21) I am happy to allow my drabble to be DQ'd (as technically, I didn't write it).

 

[Erik Marcaigh]

By my count, azdour's drabble makes 19 ... if there's 1 over (ie 21) I am happy to allow my drabble to be DQ'd (as technically, I didn't write it).

What are we going to do with you? You vote for yourself, and then you don't even write your own drabbles?! Heretic!

LOL

I don't think I'll be writing one this week. Every time I start thinking of something to write, Simoof's moon gets lodged in my brain and I'm spending the next 45 minutes, hunkered over the toilet, sick. Frank, you really picked one this week....

(actually been really busy with work - good luck everyone!)

 

[Frank]

01 - moose666 - CSI Barnards Star
02 - Rascon - A Sad Day
03 - cleonymus - Reflections on a bad day at Galileo Station
04 - Frank - Raise the White Flag
05 - Alien - How Many Moons Does the Earth Have?
06 - Simoof - New Moon - Immature Moon
07 - Goose4291 - Tactical Use of Terrain
08 - CMDR Texas Stu - BADGE OF HONOR?
09 - Thirstybadger - Flight A572 - Destination Moon
10 - Darkoba - "A Bum Deal" or "Who am I to swim against the stream?"
11 - Galactic Midden - Return to Sender
12 - Listeri69 - The Depths of Despair...
13 - Missileman - Rogue Moon
14 - kelgrath - What is the moon?
15 - MrMogadon - The First Man
16 - SkipRat - The Assault
17 - Eros - Looking out over the Earth
18 - Ian Phillips - The Visit
19 - azdour - Pushed over the Edge

By my count, azdour's drabble makes 19 ... if there's 1 over (ie 21) I am happy to allow my drabble to be DQ'd (as technically, I didn't write it).

The quantity of 20 Drabbles is now more of a guideline than a rule. I've never erected a poll of over 20, but I think it's now possible. If I find I can't do it 'cause I'm just an old miner, then I'll flag down a moderator to give me a hand. There ain't no excuse for nobody not to write no Drabbles.

What are we going to do with you? You vote for yourself, and then you don't even write your own drabbles?! Heretic!

LOL

I don't think I'll be writing one this week. Every time I start thinking of something to write, Simoof's moon gets lodged in my brain and I'm spending the next 45 minutes, hunkered over the toilet, sick. Frank, you really picked one this week....

(actually been really busy with work - good luck everyone!)

<scowl> You know it doesn't have to be a good Drabble. In fact I'd prefer it if you were to enter a Drabble what's worse than mine. All those newcomers have all written great Drabbles all better than mine. Anyone wanting to enter any stories that ain't so good, well, that's fine with me. Just post a story here. It's got to be exactly 100 words long. The 100 words don't include the title. It should be set in the Elite universe and themed around this weeks topic "The Moon"

And you've got four hours to post it here before I put up the poll for this week's entries.

 

[Darkoba]

I don't think I'll be writing one this week. Every time I start thinking of something to write, Simoof's moon gets lodged in my brain and I'm spending the next 45 minutes, hunkered over the toilet, sick. Frank, you really picked one this week....

Erik, you have our sympathy and understanding, but...

There ain't no excuse for nobody not to write no Drabbles.

<scowl> You know it doesn't have to be a good Drabble... Just post a story here. [/FONT]

Yeah, c'mon Erik! Take a moment to think of a 'moony' plot. Don't deprive us of your literary insights!!

 

[Edith_The_Hutt]

King of the Moon

Mond the First watched an Asp land and unload at Port Tycho while behind him a courtier delivered the news.

“I'm afraid there is no room for interpretation your Majesty, I spoke to the Chancellor personally. Emperor Arissa has revoked her father's claim to the birthplace of mankind, your title can never be formally acknowledged”

King Mond nodded, “it was expected.” A chittering sound became apparent from behind the courtier, “Fortunately in your absence I have found myself a new sponsor, one who has promised a far greater title in return for my corporation's assistance,” he smiled, “Emperor of Earth!”

 

[Erik Marcaigh]

<scowl> You know it doesn't have to be a good Drabble. In fact I'd prefer it if you were to enter a Drabble what's worse than mine. All those newcomers have all written great Drabbles all better than mine. Anyone wanting to enter any stories that ain't so good, well, that's fine with me. Just post a story here. It's got to be exactly 100 words long. The 100 words don't include the title. It should be set in the Elite universe and themed around this weeks topic "The Moon"

And you've got four hours to post it here before I put up the poll for this week's entries.

Yeah, c'mon Erik! Take a moment to think of a 'moony' plot. Don't deprive us of your literary insights!!

Oops, we're at 20 now! So mine would be 21st and, according to Frank, would be the easy winner if I had only submitted it on time.

So I'll take my Moony Drabble and revel in my early win! Bartender! A Glenfiddich for my celebration party!

And that, folks, is how you properly win the Weekly Drabble Competition.

 

[Erik Marcaigh]

I Love You to the Moon and Back

You can't handle my drabble.

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I'm serious. You can't handle it. Turn back now.

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You're an insistent little snot, ain't ya? Just keep scrolling.

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Really? Have you gone to the bathroom recently? I'm warning you.

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Back already?
Hmm... Nope. You're not worthy.

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Thou shalt not pass!

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Didn't work, eh?
Ok. Here it is. My drabble....

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On a field of grass, there lived a Kow. Not a nasty, dirty, muddy field, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor a dry, bare, sandy field with nothing on it to sniff or eat; it was a Kow-field, and that means comfort.

Every evening Simoof the moon would rise in the sky and shine it's smile down upon the Kow. Kow was not an adventurous sort, but one day decided to jump to the moon. During his leap, Kow realized it was not a moon at all and got stuck in it's crack.

The End.

 

[Listeri69]

You can't handle my drabble.


On a field of grass, there lived a Kow. Not a nasty, dirty, muddy field, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor a dry, bare, sandy field with nothing on it to sniff or eat; it was a Kow-field, and that means comfort.
Every evening Simoof the moon would rise in the sky and shine it's smile down upon the Kow. Kow was not an adventurous sort, but one day decided to jump to the moon. During his leap, Kow realized it was not a moon at all and got stuck in it's crack.

The End.

Yup that would have won..........

 

[Simoof]

SPOILER SPOILER!!!

 

[Galactic Midden]

A Lert! I've got an Lert!

I've just edited my drabble, coz it was grossly rubbish. I've not managed to make it much better but at least it almost makes sense I think...

 

[Simoof]

A Lert! I've got an Lert!

I've just edited my drabble, coz it was grossly rubbish. I've not managed to make it much better but at least it almost makes sense I think...

Which one are you referring to. This weeks or all the other ones?

 

[Darkoba]

You can't handle my drabble.

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I'm serious. You can't handle it. Turn back now.

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You're an insistent little snot, ain't ya? Just keep scrolling.

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Really? Have you gone to the bathroom recently? I'm warning you.

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Back already?
Hmm... Nope. You're not worthy.

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Thou shalt not pass!

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Didn't work, eh?
Ok. Here it is. My drabble....

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On a field of grass, there lived a Kow. Not a nasty, dirty, muddy field, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor a dry, bare, sandy field with nothing on it to sniff or eat; it was a Kow-field, and that means comfort.

Every evening Simoof the moon would rise in the sky and shine it's smile down upon the Kow. Kow was not an adventurous sort, but one day decided to jump to the moon. During his leap, Kow realized it was not a moon at all and got stuck in it's crack.

The End.

I wish I hadn't rep'd you for your previous post, cuz I want to rep this one too (for the construction of the post, not for the ambiguous reference to 'a crack'). LMAO