The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

Publication : mardi 4 juillet 2017 16:30 | Écrit par James | Imprimer | E-mail | Affichages : 1241

Common wisdom is that being a soldier is a rather nasty business with a great deal of blood and kiling (not necessarily in that order), and that's still true after mankind had discovered a way of crossing interstellar distances; Within the military, the ways of war have been refined and practiced to a point where very little can be considered new. The great battles have been minutely studied. Rules and procedures have been in place for centuries. And then, there's Tylor.

An Enigma (don't define that for him... he'd probably just fall asleep), Tylor has a gift that is undiscovered... until now. He goes through live with an air of complacency that would give granite a run for its money. He may be, however, the one thing that can save Earth.

1: The Mysterious Irresponsible Man
On little more than a whim, 20 year old Justy Ueki Tylor joins the United Planets Space Force. It could'nt have come at a more appropriate time: the Raalgon Empire is in turnoil! For both sides, it looks like space warfare on a grand scale is about to be unleashed. For Tylor, well, he's just counting the days until he can retire.

2: Hey, Ho! The Happy Pensioned Life!
Though war hasn't formally been declared, both sides are plotting and maneuvering into position. The UPSF forces are readying their fleet... and the Raalgon forces are attempting te remove public support for their enemy. Making a hostage of a decorated war veteran goes flawlessly. What the Raalgon don't count on is Tylor delivering his pension... in person!

3: The Ship Sets Sail, but Misgivings Remain
With the hostage crisis behind him, Tylor is commissioned and given command of the "Soyokaze" ("Gentle Breeze": a rusty tin can by any other name). The ship isn't without its surprises... or its dirty little secrets. NOne of the crew is very impressed with their new commander, and unpopular commanders don't last long her!

4: Enemy! Crisis! We Surrender!
Things are rapidly going from bad to worse on board the Soyokaze... seems the Marines hate the Fighter Pilots and vice versa. The problem is that full scale war is breaking out between them... and when Tylor is brought in to solve the problem, well...

5: "Angel in White" Begins With an H
The Soyokaze has received a ney crewmember... and suddenly every male on the ship is stricken with an incurable disease! The symptoms are racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, and an irresistible urge to supply the new officer with... flowers. Lots of flowers. Her arrival is a surprise, though, and there's more to her than just a pretty face.

6: The Tail of the Lizard's Tail
Tylor is receiving a commendation for the Soyokaze's performance against the Raalgon... but it's a booby prize to be sure! Fuji and Mifune aren't at all happy about their victorious commander and have decided to deal with him once and for all. If he was killed in battle along with his crew, everything would be great! Not too difficult for them...

7: A Gentleman's Word is His Bond
Yuriko has had it with the entire crew's lax attitude, and sees her chance to fix things to her liking and the regulations! Even Captain Tylor is not immune to her campaign to make the Soyokaze a first class fighting vessel! Of course, it would be a terrible thing if the Raalgon fleet (and an excellent commander) were to attack... right now!

8: Life is Short, so Girls Should Kill
Harumi's superiors are getting impatient with her inability to come up with a way to neutralize Tylor. It therefore falls to her to deal with him and leave his inert body floating in space. Tylor, in the meantime, is only thinking about the Miss Soyokaze contest which is about to start... you expected him to be concerned about something?

9: When You Wish Upon a Flower.
It appears that Tylor's rather caual style of command has caught up with him... the Soyokaze is being sent out to the boonies where it will hopefully be forgotten. The crew, though, has one chance at redemptive: Tylor can appeal the high command's decision in person before a specified time. Of course, he has this thing about doing what he's supposed to...

10: Mind's Eye, Half Blind, Headed For a Rough Ride
Kojiro, a pilot who's legendary in his own mind, has pretty much had the run of the ship as far as fighter piloting goes. So, what happens when both Emi and Yumi decide they want a piece of the fighter jockey pie as well? Only Tylor can solve the problem... but will there be any pilots left afterwards?

11: In Demotion Does a Woman Bloom
Yuriko had obiously hoped that her reform measures would last for more than a few days, but it seems they haven't. Crew members are switching off on the duty roster without telling anymore, and the worst rule-bender is kim. Tylor, of course, wants everyone to do whatever they want; therefore Kim and Yuriko are now on a collision course!

12: The Day the Soyokaze Vanished
Of the many stories told about the Soyokaze is one particularly bizarre one of a past Captain and his crew (also demoted) who all killed themselves on board. Thee story continues that on a certain day and a certain time, the Captain's unquiet spirit roams the corridors looking to destroy the living. Suppose it isn't just a story...?

13: Be Prepared, Be Smart, or Be Lucky
Admiral Donan, with blood in his eyes and a turkey leg in his hand, has sworn to avenge his previous loss to the UPSF by destroying Tylor. With Donan and a sizable portion of the Raalgon fleet after them, the Soyokaze is doing perhaps the worst possible thing: sailing direcly through the front lines! Only a genius... or Captain Tylor ... has any chance at all!

14: Equation of Kindess
As if Captain Tylor and the Soyokaze couldn't get any more attention from the Raalgon forces, more of their resources are being brought to bear! Sia-Has, another capable commander, has decreed that she will be the one to bring Tylor in alive, and with some help she'll do just that!

15: Shiny! Happy! (Deadly) Germs!
The Raalgon have finally and truly had it with Captain Tylor making fools of them... and they're going to use Harumi to deliver him to them! Armed with a engineered virus, the entire Soyokaze crew has become infected. Only by handing over their commander will the crew be saved from a horrible death!

16: Strange Love
Tylor, now captured by the Raalgon, can reasonably only look forward to his impending execution by firing squad. Of course, he's really only concerned about one thing: getting someting to eat. The midnight snack is a universal language, of course, and Tylor's destiny will change while rummaging about for that last drumstick.

17: The Unjunst Dessert
Back at base, the entire crew of the Soyokaze has been quarantined... for their own good (or so they've been told). Tylor's case is lost (they're also told) since the Raalgon don't take prisoners, but the crew will have none of that. No one, they reason, have the right to kill Tylor but them!

18: A Place for Confessions
With the loyal UPSF troops in hot pursuit, the Soyokaze is running for all it's worth ... unfortunately, that's not quite enough. With the UPSF fleet behind them and the Raalgon fleet ahead of them, they're in for a hot time. Tylor, of course, is enjoying the Raalgon hospitality... but why does he feel so lousy?

19: Sleeping Beauty
Although Tylor (and an unexpected guest) are now on board the Soyokaze, all is not well. In addition to his being gravely injured, it's discovered that Tylor also has some kind of implant in his head (courtesy of the Raalgon) which must be removed! an operation muste therefore be performed (which has an abysmal success rate)... with some unlikely help!

20: Well Handled Solutions
As if the Raalgon internal situation wasn't complicated enough, Wang is attempting a coup! Surely, this will cause a schism within the ranks and there is no force more dangerous than one without control! But, on the Soyokaze, things are pretty much back to normal... and all Tylor wants to do is to watch that "special" videotape the Marines gave him