<[Aldur]> OK, Lehman and Marshall, have your preferences as to positions changed since I last talked to the two of you? [19:31] <[Marshall]> Nope, I'm set <[Aldur]> While I wait for an answer there, Berkana, what position would you like on U.S.S. Coronado, FFGN-24? [19:32] <[Marshall]> Just give me a big enterance ;-) [19:32] <[Berkana]> whats posts are ther? =) [19:32] * [Mouse] needs a position, too! >Grin< [19:32] FFGN-24? <[Aldur]> For the rest of you not participating in The Alaska Incident, sorry for the delay. :) <[Aldur]> Browning, you're definately aboard. :) Change your nick. [19:33] Wow, we're gonna start on time for once! ;) [19:33] You doing both Jester? [19:33] Change my nick to what? <[Aldur]> Lehman and Marshall, change your nicks to [F22_ 12lastname ] [19:33] Okay, I'm back! You may grovel. <[Aldur]> Berkana, the same positions that are available on a starship, for the most part. [19:33] *** [Lehman] is now known as [F22_Lehman] [19:33] *** [Marshall] is now known as [F22_2Marshall] [19:33] Had to write a teaser. ;) <[Aldur]> Only this ship doesn't go warp 5. ;) [19:33] * [Mouse] grovels before the Great Green Chief Engineer [19:33] * [Berkana] still wants ti know what posts there are =) <[Aldur]> Cyrax, you in or out of the holodeck? [19:33] *** Nilani is now known as MjMc_Vansen [19:33] *** Melan`Tok (~MelanTok@rcb.hiline.net) has joined #lol- coronado [19:34] *** [F22_2Marshall] is now known as [F22_Marshall] [19:34] <[Berkana]> ohh [19:34] <[Berkana]> k [19:34] Actually, I'm more of an olive. [19:34] <[Berkana]> umm [19:34] * [Mouse] waves cheerily at Melly [19:34] And I'm out. [19:34] <[Berkana]> how about Engieering =) [19:34] *** LTDR_Browning is now known as [F22_Browning] [19:34] *** ObsJenn (~jennifer@vanab2d.pac.dfo.ca) has joined #lol- coronado <[Aldur]> Well, in the absense of Cyrax, you're now the Chief Engineering Officer of a nuclear attack frigate. Change your nick to [CE_Berkana] [19:34] <[Mouse]> let me fly an F22 >:D [19:34] Waves at all..full of good cheer and LOTS of congrats..to all.. :-) [19:34] <[F22_Marshall]> Uh....Doc? You a fighter pilot? =) [19:34] <[F22_Browning]> This is a mistake sorry. [19:34] *** [F22_Browning] is now known as [Browning] <[Aldur]> Wong, what position you interested in? [19:35] And it is more that likely I will be in engineering, Berkana. ;) Well, on the Starship Coronado, that is. :) [19:35] *** [Berkana] is now known as [CE_Berkana] <[Aldur]> I will specify that I need a pilot for the Coronado's sub- killer helicopter. :) [19:35] <[Mouse]> >:D [19:35] <[Browning]> Can I be the chief corpsman? Or whatever? [19:35] <[Wong]> I'll take that :) [19:35] <[Mouse]> ooh, ohh, me! [19:35] * [CE_Berkana] wonders how exactly a nuclear attack frigate works..we dont use anything so old out here any more =) <[Aldur]> Yep. :) Change your nick to [DR_Browning] [19:35] cool..sonobuoys away....plop and drop :) <[Aldur]> Mouse, you want a fighter or another helicopter? [19:35] *** [Browning] is now known as [DR_Browning] [19:36] *** [F22_Lehman] is now known as [Lehman] <[Aldur]> Or something else entirely? [19:36] <[Mouse]> oh, I was jsut kidding 8;D You can put me wherever you think you need me 8;D [19:36] <[Mouse]> I'll have fun regardless, you know me 8;D [19:36] <[DR_Browning]> Well, considering I'm out of medics... <[Aldur]> Mouse, it's 100% up to you. :) [19:36] <[Mouse]> oh my.... what sorts of jobs are there? <[Aldur]> Takashima, Brightstar, pick a position. [19:36] <[Mouse]> flight deck offier! [19:36] * [Mouse] grins [19:36] <[Takashima]> Hmmm... [19:36] pick xo [19:36] <[DR_Browning]> Karth left me for points unknown. [19:36] <[Takashima]> Whats available? [19:36] <[Wong]> ::raises hand:: actually... can I take the conn? ;) [19:37] <[Mouse]> flight controller, I'll stand on the deck with the glowing sticks in my hands 8;D <[Aldur]> Well, Navigator, Weapons Officer, XO. [19:37] <[DR_Browning]> he he he <[Aldur]> ::grins:: [FC_Mouse] it is. :) [19:37] <[F22_Marshall]> ::chuckle:: It's sort of funny. We know more about 24th century technology than we do about most of todays [19:37] ::puts on an old looking sports bra and cammo pants with a heavy duty utility belt:: [19:37] *** [Mouse] is now known as [FC_Mouse] [19:37] <> [19:37] <> [19:37] <[DR_Browning]> I find it more like sad, Marshall... [19:37] <[Brightstar]> I don't know <[Aldur]> We also need a Sonar/Radar Officer. [19:37] speak for yourself :) [19:37] <[FC_Mouse]> yah, speak for yourself 8;D [19:37] oh me me :) j/k [19:38] <[Brightstar]> I guess I will take radar [19:38] <[Wong]> ::wonders if Aldur will ever answer him:: <[Aldur]> [SR_Brightstar] [19:38] <[FC_Mouse]> Melly, be the pilot! Just dont crash us into any icebergs 8;D <[Aldur]> [HL_Wong] [19:38] *** [Brightstar] is now known as [SR_Brightstar] [19:38] <[F22_Marshall]> RofL [19:38] *** [Wong] is now known as [HL_Wong] [19:38] <[HL_Wong]> thankie :) <[Aldur]> Mel, you're welcome to join in. :) Want to be the weapons officer, or someone on the planet? [19:38] <[DR_Browning]> I have a t-shirt, "THE BOAT SANK! GET OVER IT!" [19:38] <[FC_Mouse]> he he he [19:38] <[F22_Marshall]> LoL! [19:38] <[SR_Brightstar]> <> [19:38] <[HL_Wong]> lol [19:38] <[SR_Brightstar]> :P <[Aldur]> Lehman, strap on your fighter. :) [19:38] ::waits for Titanic II..the sequel :) [19:38] <[DR_Browning]> Take the hint, Mouse... [19:39] * [FC_Mouse] blinks [19:39] <[FC_Mouse]> hint? [19:39] <[Takashima]> May I take navigation please? [19:39] <[FC_Mouse]> I'm clueless, you shoudl know that 8:P [19:39] <[DR_Browning]> icebergs, dear child. [19:39] *** [Lehman] is now known as [F22_Lehman] [19:39] <[DR_Browning]> nevermind... [19:39] <[FC_Mouse]> ... what about icebergs? [19:39] * [FC_Mouse] gets completely lost <[Aldur]> [NV_Takashima] it is. :) [19:39] O [19:39] <[FC_Mouse]> I'm lost, and I haven't moved an inch. Strange, that [19:39] <[DR_Browning]> O? [19:39] ::walks out onto the helicopter padd checking over it's rotars:: [19:39] *** [Aldur] is now known as [CO_Aldur] [19:39] <[Takashima]> Thanx :) [19:39] *** [Takashima] is now known as [NV_Takashima] [19:39] <> <[CO_Aldur]> Vansen, if you're going to be in the holodeck, try putting [ ] around your nick. :) [19:40] <[DR_Browning]> I think it's spelled with one 'd',Vansen... [19:40] Vansen..add a [ ] around your nick <[CO_Aldur]> And if you want the helicopter, change it to [SH_Vansen] <[CO_Aldur]> SH for Seahawk, BTW. [19:40] I'm more a willing whatever you want..I figured that I'ld be NOT on the Coronado..for I thought that was for the regular guys..but just put me where you need me..but not.. like engineering or Tac.. :P [19:40] *** MjMc_Vansen is now known as [Sh_Vansen] <[CO_Aldur]> Those not in the holodeck are either aboard ship, or on the planet. :) [19:40] <[Sh_Vansen]> Meany :) [19:40] <[CE_Berkana]> Jest, have you been reading to many Tom Clancy Novel recently? =) [19:40] <[FC_Mouse]> we need a janitor, Melly.... 8;D [19:40] Hmm.. I think I want to play of the planet.. that would be more fun..unless you need me up here.. <[CO_Aldur]> Only all of them, Berkana, but not lately. :) [19:41] <[Sh_Vansen]> I need a Co Pilot and a Crew! [19:41] <[DR_Browning]> The Hunt For Red October! Yeahh!! [19:41] theres no such thing as too many Clancy novels :) <[CO_Aldur]> OK, Cash, if you want to get us started, I think we're ready. :) [19:41] <[SR_Brightstar]> I prefer Clive Cussler <[CO_Aldur]> !commission melan`tok [19:41] -CoroLCARS- Adding user melan`tok as *!*MelanTok@*.hiline.net to database at Level 25 (Officer). [19:41] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Melan`Tok [19:41] LCARS, let's get it over with 6* CoroLCARS 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= 12CRXO_Cash has called: ATTENTION ON DECK 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= [19:41] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to 'U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-63100 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= Sim in progress! ' [19:41] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:41] We can always walk into the holodeck if we get board... [19:41] <[DR_Browning]> ::attn:: [19:41] ::attn:: [19:41] <[F22_Marshall]> ::attn:: [19:41] *** CRXO_Cash is now known as ObsNephy [19:41] <[FC_Mouse]> 12..... 6At Attention 12..... [19:41] ::attn:: [19:41] <[F22_Lehman]> ::attn:: [19:41] <[CE_Berkana]> :;attn:: [19:41] <[HL_Wong]> ::attn:: [19:42] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::attn:: [19:42] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::attn:: [19:42] <[NV_Takashima]> ::attn:: <[CO_Aldur]> OK, everyone, welcome to the very first sim of Coronado, year 2! :) [19:42] <[FC_Mouse]> woo woo! [19:42] ::attn:: [19:42] * [FC_Mouse] shuts up, blushing furiously [19:42] <[DR_Browning]> ... <[CO_Aldur]> First, I'd like to thank everyone for coming. :) Second, I'd like to thank all of you for making Coronado the best part of my week, and simply the best DS9-era sim in Liberty Online. :) [19:43] * [FC_Mouse] stifles another cheer <[CO_Aldur]> (No disrespect intended to the other fine COs in this channel, of course. ;) ) [19:43] <[DR_Browning]> (Isn't it still considered TNG era...?) <[CO_Aldur]> And without any further ado, the briefing! :) [19:43] <[HL_Wong]> <> [19:43] <[Sh_Vansen]> <> -> *corolcars* simbrief [19:43] 12=Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:43] 12Stardate 51657.5: "Captain's Day Off" , part 1, by Jester. [19:43] <> [19:43] 12SUMMARY: Wherein the crew of the Coronado discovers what the Captain regards as "fun." [19:44] 12At Doctor Browning's insistence as Chief Medical Officer, Fleet Captain Aldur has been instructed to take a short break during what is hoped will become a permanent remission in the Camelynian Civil War. The planet is currently gearing up for general war against the Dominion, as well as engaging in the political battle over who the next ruler of Camelyn will be. [19:44] 12Aldur has invited all of the senior staff, and quite a few of the junior staff to join him on his vacation, which is apparently a holodeck program called "The Alaska Incident." All the Captain will divulge is that it is a historical recreation of an Earth naval battle. All files related to that period in Earth history have been temporarily removed... [19:44] 12FLEET STATUS: 3Coronado , 4Invincible , 4Spencer , 3Sullivans , 14MajQa , 14Bloodhawk . 12Color meanings: 3Minimal damage , 4Moderate damage , 14Destroyed . [19:44] <[DR_Browning]> ack [19:44] <[F22_Marshall]> ack [19:44] <[SR_Brightstar]> ack [19:44] <[NV_Takashima]> ack [19:44] <[CE_Berkana]> ack [19:44] <[HL_Wong]> ack [19:44] <<::makes a note inform the elder Aldur of his younger brother's shuttle accident::>> [19:44] <[FC_Mouse]> acknowledged, cappy! Hoist the mainsail and up the mizzenmast! [19:44] ack [19:44] and an ack. [19:44] ack [19:44] <[DR_Browning]> What the hell is a mizzenmast? [19:44] <[Sh_Vansen]> ack [19:45] <[FC_Mouse]> it's the mast in the middle of the ship 8;D [19:45] * [FC_Mouse] ahar har hars [19:45] <[Sh_Vansen]> and a Stunsen! [19:45] <[DR_Browning]> oh [19:45] ack [19:45] <[DR_Browning]> (Stunsel?) <[CO_Aldur]> Those on the holodeck have just settled into the blue-and- white uniforms of the 21st century American Navy and are waiting for the program to begin. [19:45] <[F22_Lehman]> ack [19:45] <[HL_Wong]> <> <[CO_Aldur]> The rest of y'all start wherever you want to start. :) [19:45] *** Melan`Tok is now known as ObsMelan`Tok <[CO_Aldur]> Any questions before we begin? [19:45] <[F22_Marshall]> <> [19:45] <[FC_Mouse]> sir no sir! [19:45] * [FC_Mouse] salutes [19:46] <[CE_Berkana]> nope [19:46] <[DR_Browning]> no, sah! [19:46] <> [19:46] <[F22_Lehman]> no sir [19:46] <[FC_Mouse]> he he he [19:46] <> [19:46] <[Sh_Vansen]> <> [19:46] <[HL_Wong]> none sir! [19:46] <[NV_Takashima]> None [19:46] *** ENtc_Servok is now known as [XO_Servok] [19:46] <[SR_Brightstar]> Where's the KC-135 // No, Sir <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins:: For the record, Servok is the XO of the *holodeck* Coronado. ;) [19:46] <[DR_Browning]> ah. <[CO_Aldur]> Gotta be the first time an Ensign ever made XO. ;) <[CO_Aldur]> OK, without any further ado... :) [19:47] <[DR_Browning]> ah! [19:47] <[Sh_Vansen]> <> * [CO_Aldur] 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= 12 =-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-= 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= [19:47] <[XO_Servok]> ::will be XO of starship Coronado next week:: :-) <[CO_Aldur]> <> [19:47] * [FC_Mouse] fidgets with her new uniform, clearly uncomfortable [19:47] <[F22_Marshall]> Am I supposed to fly in this thing? ::tugs on the uniform:: [19:47] <[XO_Servok]> ::enters holo-deck:: [19:47] <[HL_Wong]> ::makes sure his uniform is all nice and fit:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::walks up and down the lines of his officers, smiling slightly:: [19:47] ::enters the strangley deserted bridge:: [19:48] <[DR_Browning]> ::leans into the cabinets, mumuring:: [19:48] * [FC_Mouse] stands stock still as the Captain approaches, careful to not even blink <[CO_Aldur]> ::adjusts a medal here and a wrist cuff there:: [19:48] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::tucks the stray hair back into place:: [19:48] <[DR_Browning]> Where the hell is the antiseptic...? [19:48] <[CE_Berkana]> ::tugs on the uniform:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods, smiling slightly:: Everyone ready? [19:48] <[F22_Lehman]> ::stands at attention watching Aldur:: [19:48] <[FC_Mouse]> sir yes sir! [19:48] <[NV_Takashima]> ::almost falls back from standing too straight:: [19:48] <[XO_Servok]> Is everyone on the deck... [19:48] ::walks cautiously around, as if expecting a forest meatworm to spring out from behind a console:: [19:48] <[HL_Wong]> ::nods:: aye aye Captain [19:49] <[CE_Berkana]> ::nods, then tugs on the uniform again:: [19:49] <[XO_Servok]> ::looks at Aldur:: Do I form them up sir? [19:49] <[NV_Takashima]> Aye sir [19:49] <[FC_Mouse]> ((Mmmmm... meat worms.....)) [19:49] <[F22_Marshall]> ::crisp salute:: Yes sir~! [19:49] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::stands still in Pilot's flight suit:: Yes Sir [19:49] * [FC_Mouse] adjusts her weight from foot to foot slightly, getting more nervous as the time drags on <[CO_Aldur]> Shouldn't be necessary. Let's get this going. Computer, begin program! [19:50] 12=.\ction= Aldur turns as the Holodeck doors open, revealing a large amphitheater with chairs facing a central stage. He leads his "officers" down an aisle toward a group of empty chairs. Most of the chairs are already full. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] <[XO_Servok]> ::is in service "c" Uninform with ribbons and Cmdr Rank:: [19:50] *** Prince_Lan_DuLAc is now known as obsRJ [19:50] <[NV_Takashima]> ::follows whoever is in front of him:: [19:50] <[F22_Marshall]> ::fumbles into a seat:: [19:50] *** Orpheus2 (nephlyte@ppp39-pac.sonnet.com) has joined #lol- coronado [19:50] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Orpheus2 [19:50] ::mimics human behavior and scratches his head, this time careful not to draw blood:: [19:50] 12Computer recognizes Orpheus2. Authorization codes enabled. [19:50] <[XO_Servok]> ::leads the way:: [19:50] * [FC_Mouse] carefully takes a seat [19:50] <[CE_Berkana]> ::takes a seat:: [19:50] <[F22_Lehman]> ::sits next to Marshall:: [19:50] *** [DR_Browning] has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer ) [19:50] <[HL_Wong]> ::follows everybody else and takes a seat:: [19:50] ::sits down:: [19:51] <[NV_Takashima]> ::sits himself next to Wong:: [19:51] <[SR_Brightstar]> :: follows suit with the rest :: [19:51] *** Orpheus2 is now known as [DR_Browning] [19:51] 12=.\ction= Quiet conversations fill the amphitheater -- most of the people here are Commanders or higher, though the odd Lieutenant is present also. A grizzled Admiral approaches the bench at the top of the stage. [19:51] <[XO_Servok]> ::stands at the end of the rows:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods at a fellow Captain as he takes his seat:: [19:51] * [FC_Mouse] bites her lip and keeps herself .... to herself.... aroudn all of the high ranks [19:51] <[F22_Marshall]> ::straightens out his caps and medals:: [19:51] 12Admiral> ::clears his throat:: If I can have your attention... ::waits for the room to quiet:: [19:51] ::shrugs and sits at his engineering console, running down the day's maintenance list and doling out tasks to the engineering crew:: [19:51] <[XO_Servok]> ::feels lucking to be a ens and still be hear:: [19:52] <[CE_Berkana]> ::looks up at the syage:: [19:52] <[XO_Servok]> ::shut's up:: [19:52] * [FC_Mouse] wrings her hands together and watches obediently [19:52] <[DR_Browning]> ::looks up at Admiral:: [19:52] <[HL_Wong]> ::taps on Takashima's shoulder:: pay attention [19:52] <[HL_Wong]> ::looks up:: [19:52] 12Admiral> Ladies and gentlemen... I know most of you have been following the situation up north. Well, it's just gotten worse... a lot worse. [19:52] <[F22_Marshall]> ::cranes his neck to look around the amphitheatre:: [19:52] <[DR_Browning]> Damn... [19:53] 12Admiral> 18 hours ago, the states of Alaska, Siberia, and The Yukon Territories seceeded from the United States, the Russian Federation, and the Canadian Republic, respectively. [19:53] <[F22_Lehman]> :straightens her uniform top and watches the Admiral and glances to make sure her medals are all in place:: [19:53] <[NV_Takashima]> ::looks around:: [19:53] <[DR_Browning]> Bad enough already... [19:53] <[CE_Berkana]> ::looks puzzled, not really having a clue what the alaska Incident is:: [19:53] 12Admiral> They hvae declared their independence from our countries, and annouced that they are to be regarded as the Sovereign States of Alaska. [19:53] * [FC_Mouse] wonders where all of these places are, are they planets? [19:54] 12Admiral> As all of you know, these three regions contain something like 65% of all of the resources left on our planet, thanks to overpopulation. [19:54] <[F22_Marshall]> ::begins to get the picture:: [19:54] 12Admiral> Oil, coal, nickle, tungsten, lumber, silver, copper, molybednium... they're all up there. [19:54] <[DR_Browning]> ::is playing along:: [19:54] <[CE_Berkana]> ::gets the picture:: [19:55] *** obsz0RT (wc@listc03-128.li.net) has joined #lol-coronado [19:55] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v obsz0RT [19:55] 12Computer recognizes obsz0RT. Authorization codes enabled. [19:55] <[NV_Takashima]> ::thinks about what molybednium is:: [19:55] <[DR_Browning]> ::has played this program before:: [19:55] 12Admiral> ::crosses from behind the podium:: The United States simply cannot survive without the resources behind the Alaskan Oil Pipeline, but that is the position that we are now in. [19:55] 12Admiral> With the Arabian oil gone, Alaska represents a significant portion of the remaining oil on planet Earth. [19:56] 12Admiral> We cannot survive without it, gentlemen. Lincoln settled the matter 200 years ago -- seceeding from the union is against the law. [19:56] <[DR_Browning]> ..which means casualties... [19:56] <[FC_Mouse]> ((::Wonders why everyone seems to have forgotten the Alberta Tar Sands, where there's more oil than all the opec nations combined and none o f it has been drilled yet 8:P::)) [19:56] 12Admiral> ::looks grim:: The President has declared that the Sovereign States of Alaska will NOT be recognized -- the Third Fleet is going to war. [19:57] <[CE_Berkana]> ::grimaces:: This is gonna be intresting... [19:57] <[DR_Browning]> ...which also meas casualties... [19:57] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::shudders at the thought:: [19:57] 12Admiral> ::waits for the hubbub to die down:: Our response will be centered around the Independence and Freedom battle groups. [19:57] <[HL_Wong]> ::tries to remember when the 3rd world war hits:: [19:58] 12Admiral> As you know, these two battle groups alone represent more conventional firepower than the entire rest of the world, combined. [19:58] <[F22_Marshall]> ::grins at that:: [19:58] 12Admiral> ::turns and activates the screen behind him, which shows the two Carriers moving northward away from the California coast, toward Alaska:: [19:58] <[NV_Takashima]> ::tries to comprehend what this man is saying:: [19:59] <[Sh_Vansen]> Sir, is there any threat of Submarines? [19:59] 12Admiral> Most Alaskan National Guard and other military units have decided to side with the secessionists. In addition, they have significant military resources centered around the former Russian carrier Gustnov, and the Canadian Cruiser Arlington. [19:59] <[XO_Servok]> ::closes his eyes at the thought of inturupting a Admrial..:: [19:59] <[DR_Browning]> at least they do't have the politovskiy... [19:59] <[FC_Mouse]> ((woo woo! 4,4 * 1,0)) [20:00] 12Admiral> ::turns to Vansen:: Excellent question, pilot, but let me finish. But the answer to your question is yes. They have at least a dozen Russian nuclear attack subs, and probably more. [20:00] <[FC_Mouse]> ((er, that was s'posed to be a flag....)) [20:00] 12Admiral> Freedom and Independence will enter the threat zone here, protected by the battle group and their own air assets. ::turns to Aldur:: [20:00] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::thinks and sighs at the amount of Subs:: [20:01] 12Admiral> Captain Aldur, your group will protect the Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Tokyo... the Marine amphibious ships. [20:01] 12Admiral> The Marines on board will be the spearhead of our attack, people -- those 'phibs MUST survive. <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods:: Yes, sir! [20:01] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:01] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:01] <[NV_Takashima]> ::is really happy he'll be returning to his home country:: [20:01] <[CE_Berkana]> ::raises a hand:: Admiral are the Canadians or Russians sending any forces? [20:02] 12Admiral> Your group will be protected by the air assets of the Freedom and Independence. [20:02] <[HL_Wong]> <<::notices almost half an hour has gone by::>> [20:02] *** obsz0RT (wc@listc03-128.li.net) has left #lol-coronado [20:02] 12Admiral> ::turns to Berkana:: Yes, Commander... count on it. Russian fighters, ships, and subs, Canadian ships and fighters. [20:02] *** CREN_Cyrax is now known as Obs_Cyrax [20:02] 12Admiral> Or, *former* Russian and Canadian, as it were. [20:02] <[FC_Mouse]> 4,4 4,0 * 4,4 4,0 [20:03] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:03] 12Admiral> Further orders will be relayed on route. That is all. Good luck, gentlemen. <[CO_Aldur]> ::stands up, and indicates his officers should rise, also:: [20:03] <[F22_Marshall]> ::wonders what the heck he's supposed to do:: [20:03] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::Stands:: [20:03] <[NV_Takashima]> ::rises:: [20:03] <[F22_Marshall]> ::rises:: [20:03] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::stands:: [20:03] <[CE_Berkana]> ::stands:: [20:03] <[DR_Browning]> < ::rises:: [20:03] * [FC_Mouse] stands [20:03] <[XO_Servok]> ::follows capt:: [20:03] <[DR_Browning]> ::walks out:: [20:03] 12=.\ction= The other officers in the room stand as the Admiral departs... there is much shocked conversation as the room begins to clear. [20:03] <[F22_Lehman]> ::stands next to Marshall:: [20:04] <[XO_Servok]> Attease gentelmen... [20:04] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:04] <[NV_Takashima]> ::still doesnt get what we are supposed to do:: <[CO_Aldur]> XO, call the crew to the ship, and let's prepare to get underway. [20:04] <[Sh_Vansen]> Captain! [20:04] <[XO_Servok]> Yes sir... [20:04] 12=.\ction= Time passes, and the crew gathers at the quay outside U.S.S. Coronado, nuclear attack frigate FFGN-24, docked near San Diego. [20:05] <[F22_Marshall]> ::Scratches his head:: Man, this "frigate" must have some sort of flight deck or somethin.... [20:05] <[Sh_Vansen]> The Seahawke is a Marine utility, I know we are to protect the ship from Subs but what else [20:05] <[XO_Servok]> Plytoon... Attn...Hut! [20:05] <[DR_Browning]> (no 'e' on the end) [20:05] 12=.\ction= The ship is long and wide for its time, comprising a forward gun and missile turrets, central island, aft missile turrets, flight deck for two helicopters, and another naval gun aft. [20:05] <[DR_Browning]> ::attn:: [20:05] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::attn:: [20:05] * [FC_Mouse] clicks her heels together and comes to perfect attention [20:05] <[HL_Wong]> ::attn:: [20:05] <[CE_Berkana]> ::Stands on the quay side, looking out over the Coro:: [20:05] <[NV_Takashima]> ::attn:: [20:05] <[CE_Berkana]> ::attn:: [20:05] <[F22_Lehman]> ::looks at Marshall:: I don't think it does, which means we are going to be on the wrong ship to take off in a F-22 Marshall [20:05] <[F22_Marshall]> ::frowns and looks at Lehman:: Looks like we're not gonna get much action then [20:05] <[XO_Servok]> ::goes throught the rutines of having squad leaders report:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods and surveys the crew:: Lehman, Marshall, aircraft carriers THAT way. ::points:: <[CO_Aldur]> All right, XO, let's put the crew aboard. [20:06] <[XO_Servok]> ::turns to Capt: [20:06] <[F22_Marshall]> ::looks down to the Independence:: Ah.... [20:06] <[F22_Marshall]> ::jogs off:: [20:06] <[XO_Servok]> ::salutes:: [20:06] <[XO_Servok]> Sir, Crew is present and accounted for sir! [20:06] <[F22_Lehman]> ::follows Marshall:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods and salutes, then turns and salutes the flag aft:: [20:07] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::runs down the corridor oulling on the G-suit life vest and helmet:: [20:07] <[XO_Servok]> PLaytoon Face COlor! [20:07] <[DR_Browning]> ::turns to flag:: [20:07] <[HL_Wong]> ::pivots to the US Flag on the aft side of the ship:: [20:07] * [FC_Mouse] turns in perfect military precision, snapping off a salute [20:07] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::pivets:: [20:07] <[XO_Servok]> ::performs a half left :: [20:07] <[DR_Browning]> ((I'm guesin' here...)) <[CO_Aldur]> ::crosses the gantry to the ship, and is soon aboard:: [20:07] <[F22_Marshall]> ::walks up the steep gangplank and is met by the ships captain, surprised at the fact he's the CAG in this simulation:: [20:07] <[XO_Servok]> Hand Salute! [20:07] <[F22_Lehman]> I thought we would need to be on one of the aircraft carriers Marshall ::follows him onto the Independence:: [20:07] <[HL_Wong]> ::does a quick snap salute:: [20:07] <[NV_Takashima]> ::salutes:: [20:07] <[DR_Browning]> ::salutes:: [20:07] <[CE_Berkana]> ::pivets to face the flag:: [20:07] <[XO_Servok]> ::salutes:: [20:07] <[XO_Servok]> Ready....2 [20:08] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:08] <[CE_Berkana]> ::salutes:: [20:08] <[SR_Brightstar]> :: up hadn, down hand in Hand Salute:: [20:08] <[F22_Marshall]> ::looks around at the busy flight deck:: Messy arrangement this is...::Starts weaving through fighters towards the Islands:: [20:08] 12=.\ction= Lehman and Marshall cross their own gantries onto the enormous U.S.S. Independence... almost as large as a modern Akira-class cruiser, this was the largest warship ever built by man. Carrying six squadrons of fighters and attack bombers, they were the kings of the sea. [20:08] <[F22_Lehman]> ::runs into Marshall as he stops aburptly:: [20:08] <[FC_Mouse]> ((someone's done his homework 8:P)) [20:08] <[XO_Servok]> Crew prepare to board!..... Ready... Fallout! [20:08] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:09] <> [20:09] <[DR_Browning]> ::stops attning:: [20:09] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::step backs and turns to the right :: <[CO_Aldur]> ::crosses the starboard brace and begins climbing the forward ladder to the flying bridge:: [20:09] <[F22_Marshall]> ::notices a fighter beside the island and grins:: [20:09] *** Darkoven (cdarkov@p119.amax18.dialup.ftw1.flash.net) has joined #LOL-coronado [20:09] <[NV_Takashima]> <> [20:09] <[HL_Wong]> ::turns and gets aboard:: [20:09] * [FC_Mouse] stands still in confusion, not sure where she should be [20:09] <[NV_Takashima]> ::aboard:: [20:09] <[DR_Browning]> ::embarks:: [20:09] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:09] <[F22_Lehman]> ::quickly stands at attention in front of the new CO:: [20:09] <[XO_Servok]> I want system checks in 10 mins! [20:09] <> [20:09] *** Darkoven (cdarkov@p119.amax18.dialup.ftw1.flash.net) has left #LOL-coronado [20:09] <[CE_Berkana]> ::climbs up the ladder:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::winks at Mouse and indicates the aft flight deck:: Check the Seahawks. [20:09] <[NV_Takashima]> <> [20:10] <[FC_Mouse]> ohh.... yessir, right away [20:10] <[HL_Wong]> ::climbs up the ladders to the nav deck:: [20:10] * [FC_Mouse] dashes off, blushing and muttering to herself "nice job, make yerself look like an idiot..." [20:10] <[F22_Marshall]> ::Walks up, climbing the ladder and running his hand over the emblazoned name and callsign, gratified the Captain used his actual callsign rather than Pinball:: ;-) [20:10] <[XO_Servok]> Sir... I'll be on the bridge preparing for launch ...::salutes:: [20:10] <[DR_Browning]> ::walks into the cramped medical spaces:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::reaches the flying bridge and looks out across Coronado inlet toward the open Pacific:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods:: Put us to sea, XO. [20:11] <[NV_Takashima]> ::glances at Wong climbing the ladder:: [20:11] <[CE_Berkana]> ::Moves through the ship towards the engineering section:: [20:11] <[XO_Servok]> ::climbs ladder and walkes down corridors to bridge..:: [20:11] <[NV_Takashima]> ::Looks at Wong:: Hey [20:11] <[DR_Browning]> ::rocks back momentarily, swaying with the ship:: [20:11] <[NV_Takashima]> ::does system checks:: [20:11] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::feels a little queasy already:: [20:11] <[CE_Berkana]> ::mutters a few remarks:: Prehistoric hunk of junk... [20:11] <[XO_Servok]> ::grabs pc mike from wall:: System reports in 5 mins. <[CO_Aldur]> ::reaches over to the caller to the Engine Room:: Engine Room, prepare for departure! <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins over at Servok:: I think we can dispence with the system check, XO. Let's get out there. [20:12] <[HL_Wong]> ::finishes up reports on the helm:: [20:12] <[CE_Berkana]> ::hears the Captains voice:: You heard the man, lets get this old girl moving [20:12] <[HL_Wong]> ::turns to Servok:: Helm standing by [20:12] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::sits at the radar, scratching her head :: [20:13] * [FC_Mouse] scurries about the Seahawks, poking about here and there. she's got a natural feel for the technology, being quite similar to that of her native worlds [20:13] <[XO_Servok]> Understood conn. [20:13] 12=.\ction= Tugs and flitters soon pull the Coronado out into the inlet... Berkana looks around and soon finds the proper controls, and the ship nudges forward and is soon underway. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:13] <[XO_Servok]> ::grabs phone: Conn room.... Flight deck...status... [20:13] * [FC_Mouse] hears a ringing phone and runs over to it, staring at the strange device [20:13] <[CE_Berkana]> <> [20:13] <[FC_Mouse]> ::picks up reciever tentatively:: hello? [20:14] <[XO_Servok]> Status report... [20:14] <[HL_Wong]> Current speed...25 knots and climbing [20:14] <[FC_Mouse]> uh, flight deck here. [20:14] <[F22_Lehman]> ::heads over to her fighter and climbs up the ladder and smiles as she climbs in and starts going over the controls:: [20:14] <[HL_Wong]> Holding on course [20:14] <[F22_Marshall]> ::familiarizes himself with the naval version of the F-22 as the ship pulls out of dock:: [20:14] * [FC_Mouse] listens to the sounds coming through the phone, wondering what the heck she's doing <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods:: Very good. XO, confirm our position within the fleet, then confirm the 'phibs are underway. [20:14] <[DR_Browning]> ::adjusts the collar of his loud hawaiian shirt:: [20:14] <[XO_Servok]> Understood Capt... <[CO_Aldur]> ::settles down into the Captain's chair, enjoying the warm breeze moving through the compartment:: [20:15] <[CE_Berkana]> ::listens to the hum of the engines, and somehow finds it comforting:: [20:15] <[DR_Browning]> ::lights a cigar:: [20:15] <[SR_Brightstar]> ::studies the sonar, trying to figure out about it:: {{The weather radar's familiar but how do you work the rest}} [20:15] <[XO_Servok]> ::grabs other phone:: Conn room the Comm room... Report location as soon as possible... [20:15] <[HL_Wong]> A wheel and a lever for helm controls... how quaint ::Cracks his knuckles:: [20:15] * [FC_Mouse] hangs up the phone, not sure what it was for [20:15] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:16] <[XO_Servok]> Urg....::hangs up phone...:: [20:16] 12=.\ction= An hour passes, and the fleet assembles... the rest of the fighters join the carriers out to see, and the entire fleet turns to the north and accelerates to 32 knots. [20:16] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:16] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:16] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::Watches as the Co-Pilot enters the ship:: [20:16] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::Watches as the Co-Pilot enters the ship: <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins and looks around:: If you don't understand something, just ask. [20:16] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::Watches as the Co-Pilot enters the helicopter:: [20:17] <[Sh_Vansen]> <> [20:17] <[XO_Servok]> Capt... All depts. report ready.. [20:17] <[F22_Marshall]> ::walks about the flight deck, taking in the breeze and generally enjoying himself:: [20:17] <[HL_Wong]> current speed is 32 knots... heading... 338 degrees, no need for mark here :) <[CO_Aldur]> ::stands and crosses to the forward portion of the flying bridge, smiling openly at the wind and the spray as it rockets by:: [20:17] <[DR_Browning]> ::hey, I've seen The Hunt For Red October. I know the format of speech. [20:17] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::reads over a check book:: [20:17] <[F22_Marshall]> <> [20:17] <[XO_Servok]> Sir... 32 knots heading 338 sir.. [20:17] <[Sh_Vansen]> <> [20:17] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:17] <[CE_Berkana]> ::Looks around the engineering room, still a bit baffled by all the controls:: [20:17] <[DR_Browning]> ((Which Way, Jonesy?)) <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods:: Very well, XO. Engage the prairie/masker, and let's rig for anti-submarine action. [20:18] <[F22_Lehman]> ::makes sure she knows what she is doing and then climbs out of the fighter and walks over to Marshall:: Well, are you ready for this? [20:18] <[XO_Servok]> Aye sir... [20:18] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:18] <[F22_Marshall]> Commander, I was born ready ::grins widely:: [20:18] 12=.\ction= Meanwhile, on Independence, fighters begin launching... the combat air patrol is soon circling the Fleet as it moves north. [20:19] <[Sh_Vansen]> <> [20:19] *** obsRJ (incrdbil@fh-173093.flinthills.com) has left #lol- coronado [20:19] <[F22_Marshall]> ::goes down to the CIC and monitors the CAP:: <[CO_Aldur]> Takashima will take weps, I think. Not much navigating to be done this part of the trip. [20:19] <[HL_Wong]> ::looks at the little gyrocompass and heading dial:: I like these navigational systems ::smiles:: [20:19] <[XO_Servok]> Weapons room ... Conn... Standby for Prairie/Masker and set up depth charges... [20:19] <[HL_Wong]> Takashima> ::nods:: [20:19] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:19] <[Sh_Vansen]> +com+ Victor Hotel One one zero seven we are ready for launch 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins over at Servok:: You're about 75 years too late for depth charges, Servok. [20:20] <[SR_Brightstar]> <> <[CO_Aldur]> Anti-submarine rockets and torpedoes, plus the helicopter and the sonar to detect them. [20:20] <[F22_Lehman]> ::watches Marshall walk off without answering her and sighs:: [20:20] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:20] <[XO_Servok]> ::wishes he was in a familiar 20th cen. aircraft carrier...>> [20:20] <[F22_Marshall]> <> [20:20] <[HL_Wong]> ::turns around:: if I may ask... who has conn sonar? or does Radar have that covered? [20:20] <[Sh_Vansen]> +com+ We are requesting permission to launch! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:21] <[DR_Browning]> <> <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods and looks over at Brightstar hunched over the sonar:: She's got it. <[CO_Aldur]> XO, let's put the helicopter up. We need to practice this a couple of times. [20:21] <[XO_Servok]> Understood... [20:21] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:21] <[XO_Servok]> ::grabs mike:: [20:21] <[HL_Wong]> ::nods and turns back to the helm:: [20:21] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:21] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::puts on waist belt:: [20:21] <[FC_Mouse]> ((brb)) [20:22] <[F22_Marshall]> ::orders a couple Super Hornets up for practice attack runs:: [20:22] <[XO_Servok]> Victor Hotel one one zero seven... Take off and procede with pattern omega... [20:22] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:22] <[Sh_Vansen]> +com+ Roger that. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:22] <[CE_Berkana]> ::taps a warning light on the console, taps it again, turns around and looks at one of the assistant engineers:: Go check Intake valve 4a, this light is probably just busted, but I dont want to run the risk of it being a real problem. [20:22] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:22] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:22] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::engages the rotar:: [20:22] <[XO_Servok]> Victor... You have go.. I repeat you have go... [20:23] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::lifts off from the deck:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins:: Let me know how the drill goes, XO. In the meantime, I'm going to head down to the... ::indicates the forecastle, but doesn't seem to remember what it's called:: fore. [20:23] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:23] <[XO_Servok]> Understood... <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins and shakes his head to himself, and heads down the ladder away from the Bridge:: [20:23] <[DR_Browning]> <<:P>> [20:23] <[FC_Mouse]> ((brb - Phone)) [20:23] <[Sh_Vansen]> +com+ Coronardo we are off the Deck 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:23] <[HL_Wong]> he's going down to the head ::grins:: [20:23] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::raises the Seahawke to around 400 ft:: * [CO_Aldur] watches a pair of F-22s soar far overhead, then turns to watch Vansen take off. [20:24] <[XO_Servok]> +com+ Ack. Victor... you are free to begin drill pattern omega of our port side... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:24] <[XO_Servok]> Helm Repot... [20:24] 12=.\ction= The noise is simply incredible, and not something the Coronado participants are interested... how can something so noisy fly? 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:24] <[XO_Servok]> Sonar Report... [20:24] <[Sh_Vansen]> +com+ Roger that Coro, initiating search patter Omega 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:24] <[DR_Browning]> ::sits in his chair and smokes his large cigar, brushing his beard in thought:: [20:24] <[F22_Lehman]> ::smiles and stays on the deck enjoying the night air:: [20:24] <[HL_Wong]> course holding, speed at 36 knots [20:25] <[XO_Servok]> Good Helm... Keep her steady.. [20:25] <[DR_Browning]> ::he pushes the white greek sailor's hat off his head and puts it on the desk:: [20:25] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::starts search pattern Omega:: [20:25] <[HL_Wong]> aye aye <[CO_Aldur]> ::reaches the forecastle, and has a seat there, enjoying the spray:: [20:25] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:25] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::looks out over the equipment rack looking at the 8 simple heat seeking missiles:: [20:25] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:26] *** [SR_Brightstar] has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving ) <[CO_Aldur]> 12Helicopter weaps> Ready to drop the sonarbouy. [20:26] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:26] * [FC_Mouse] wanders about the ship, not having much to do on the flight deck [20:26] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:26] <[F22_Marshall]> ::heads up to the bridge:: [20:26] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::looks Back:: Drop in 3 [20:26] <[Sh_Vansen]> 2 [20:26] <[Sh_Vansen]> 1 [20:26] <[Sh_Vansen]> Go [20:27] 12=.\ction= A sonarbouy drops from the Seahawk and settles into the water... soon Vansen's helicopter has dropped a line of them in front of the ship. [20:27] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:27] <[XO_Servok]> +com+ Victor Victor... Confirm drop sequence... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:27] <[F22_Lehman]> ::walks back over to the F-22 and climbs up the ladder and sits in the cockpit:: I have read about these planes and now I get the chance to fly one, wow ::mutters to herself:: <[CO_Aldur]> 12Helicopter weaps> That's strange. I have a medium on number four and a weak on number three. [20:27] * [FC_Mouse] moves up by the forecastle, looking over the water [20:27] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:27] <[F22_Marshall]> ::chats with the captain about CAP arrangements and flight wing readiness:: [20:28] <[Sh_Vansen]> +com+ Packages have been delivered Systems are checking out..... stand by coro! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:28] <[Sh_Vansen]> A contact out here! [20:28] <[XO_Servok]> Sonar.. I need a report.... [20:28] <[HL_Wong]> ::wakes up:: what, sonar contact? [20:28] <[XO_Servok]> +com+ Heading? 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:28] 12=.\ction= The sonar board begins screaming. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] <[CO_Aldur]> <> [20:28] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:28] <[XO_Servok]> ::grabs pc mike: Capt report to conn room... Capt report to conn room.. [20:29] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::moves the Helicopter to triangelate:: [20:29] <[DR_Browning]> ::stand up, walks out of empty medical center and out onto the forecastle:: <[CO_Aldur]> 12Sonar operator> Conn sonar, torpedo in the water, bearing 040! [20:29] <[XO_Servok]> Helm bring us about ! [20:29] <[XO_Servok]> Prepare to lauch decoys .... [20:29] <[Sh_Vansen]> Crewman I need to know where that Sub is! [20:29] <[HL_Wong]> Hard about, aye! ::spins the wheel around and around:: [20:29] <[F22_Marshall]> ::notices the Coronado's position:: Get a Viking up and out there pronto! [20:29] * [FC_Mouse] blinks, looking about as the ship lurches [20:29] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:29] <[DR_Browning]> ::clings to forecastle bars as the ship turns:: [20:29] <[FC_Mouse]> uh oh [20:30] <[XO_Servok]> prepare to launch ........ [20:30] * [FC_Mouse] dashes back to her station [20:30] 12=.\ction= Coronado turns to try to evade the incoming torpedo. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:30] <[XO_Servok]> LAUNCH! [20:30] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::drops sonar bou:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::hangs on:: What the hell! [20:30] <[XO_Servok]> ::grabs pc mike: Capt report to conn room... Capt report to conn room.. [20:30] <[F22_Marshall]> ::watches as the Viking shoots off the end of the deck and takes off towards the Coro, sonobouys and Mk 50 torpedoes loaded:: [20:30] <[XO_Servok]> ::grabs pc mike: 4BATTLE STATIONS!! [20:31] <[DR_Browning]> ...which means they want me back in that little computer center they call ''Sickbay''... [20:31] 12=.\ction= Countermeasures drop from the Coro's forward launcher, splashing into the water and then making sounds similar to the frigate. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:31] * [FC_Mouse] grabs her light pylons and prepares for the worst [20:31] <[HL_Wong]> Current course status... 78% degrees completed [20:31] <[CE_Berkana]> ::looks up as he hears the alert:: You heard him..battle stations [20:31] <[FC_Mouse]> aw geha'll... [20:31] <[XO_Servok]> Comm room... send teletype to independence...scuttle fighters....search procedures... [20:31] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:31] <[DR_Browning]> ::walks calmly back to the medical center:: [20:31] <[FC_Mouse]> ((ah, corellian swear words.... 8;D)) [20:31] 12=.\ction= General Quarters sounds throughout the ship. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:31] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:31] <[Sh_Vansen]> +com+ Victor Hotel to Foxtrot sierra (Orion Sub Hunter) We have a confirmed contact, requesting assistance in locating it exact position! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:31] <[XO_Servok]> Range [20:32] 12=.\ction= The torpedo hits the countermeasures aft of Coronado, throughing a spray of water and noise into the dark sky. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:32] * [FC_Mouse] shrueks and jumps back at the explosion [20:32] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:32] <[XO_Servok]> Sonar I want a fix on that sub! [20:32] <[HL_Wong]> ::jumps up a little:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::runs toward the Bridge ladder, laughing for some reason:: [20:32] <[F22_Marshall]> I want 2 Seahawks up and behind that Viking! ::watches as the Viking starts dumping sonobouys all over the place:: [20:32] <[HL_Wong]> Hard About completed [20:32] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:32] <[FC_Mouse]> ((great, we got a crazy captain.... 8:P)) <[CO_Aldur]> 12Sonar operator> Conn sonar, estimate contact 045 at 12000 yards, designate contact Sierra-1! [20:32] <[DR_Browning]> ::hanging onto hall bar, still very calm:: [20:33] <[XO_Servok]> Understood... Load torp bay 1! [20:33] <[Sh_Vansen]> 12 Helicopter Weaps 1> We have position! Requesting permission to drop anti sub torpedo! [20:33] <[HL_Wong]> current heading is 158 <[CO_Aldur]> ::arrives on the bridge, breathing heavily and grinning:: [20:33] <[XO_Servok]> Weapon's room conn... prepare torp... [20:33] <[XO_Servok]> Capt on the bridge... <[CO_Aldur]> Let the helo take it, XO. Give her permission to drop. [20:33] <[Sh_Vansen]> +com+ Victor Hotel to coro We have lock request permission to remove threat! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:33] <[XO_Servok]> Sir contact 045 degrees.. [20:33] <[DR_Browning]> ::flops back into chair and relights cigar:: [20:34] <[FC_Mouse]> ((d'oh, phone again)) [20:34] <[DR_Browning]> ::blows long plume of smoke:: [20:34] <[XO_Servok]> +com+ Victor prepare torp lauch...authurization code alpha 1 1 3 9er 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:34] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::turns and moves finger acknowledging the permission to fire:: [20:34] <[Sh_Vansen]> 12 Helicopter Weaps 1> Recived code coro and firing weapon! [20:34] <[XO_Servok]> +com+ Ready.... launch launch launch.... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:34] 12=.\ction= The MK-52 torpedo drops from Vansen's Seahawk into the dark water. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:34] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ Viking-4, you have permission to assist the Coronado's Seahawk as needed 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:34] <[XO_Servok]> Range to sub? [20:34] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:35] 12=.\ction= The torpedo begins pinging, looking for the sub. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] <[CO_Aldur]> Helm, slow to one quarter and confirm the masker is operating. [20:35] <[XO_Servok]> Sonar report .... Distance.. range.. [20:35] <[HL_Wong]> aye captain [20:35] <[XO_Servok]> Helm 1 1/4 power [20:35] <[F22_Lehman]> ::climbs out of her fighter and quickly heads to the bridge:: <[CO_Aldur]> 12Sonar> Torpedo is pinging... torpedo has acquired the target. 25 seconds. [20:35] <[XO_Servok]> 1/4 even [20:35] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::turns back:: prepare second torp! [20:35] <[HL_Wong]> slowing to 9 knots [20:35] <[DR_Browning]> ::grins:: ::looks uncannily like Harry Dean Stanton from Down Periscope:: [20:35] <[HL_Wong]> ::brings the lever down to 9 knots:: [20:36] <[XO_Servok]> +com+ Victor stand by for second launch... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:36] <[F22_Lehman]> ::walks over to Marshall:: What is going on? ::looks worried:: [20:36] <[HL_Wong]> speed 33 knots and decreasing [20:36] <[XO_Servok]> Capt... Torp 2? [20:36] 12=.\ction= Those 25 seconds pass unaccountably slowly. The sonarman then grins, and turns up the speakers. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:36] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:36] <[XO_Servok]> Report! [20:36] <[F22_Marshall]> Coro's been attacked by a sub. She's allready been shot at once and....::gets a report:: Well, the've taken her out <[CO_Aldur]> 12Sonar> I call that a kill. Sierra-1 was an Akula class Russian attack sub, based on the breakup noises. [20:36] <[DR_Browning]> ::adjusts his BrighT Hawaiian shirt again:: [20:37] <[F22_Marshall]> Recall the SeaHawks but keep the viking out there with the sonobouys [20:37] <[XO_Servok]> Sir I have a kill... +com+ Victor ... ack kil... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:37] <[F22_Lehman]> Good, but now we can expect something else, I feel sure [20:37] *** DJ (DJ@d8-29.dyn.telerama.com) has joined #lol-coronado [20:37] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v DJ [20:37] 12Computer recognizes DJ. Authorization codes enabled. [20:37] <[Sh_Vansen]> ::sees the explosion from above:: Roger that coro [20:37] 12DJ = Lieutenant D.J. Fox, Chief Tactical Officer. <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins:: She was hiding out here, reporting back on whether the Third Fleet was sailing. The real Coro killed her before she could report. Wonder if we were as lucky? [20:37] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:37] *** DJ is now known as ObsDJ [20:37] <[F22_Marshall]> ::nods:: Intensify the CAP and get a second Hawkeye up [20:37] <[XO_Servok]> Sir Confirmed kill... [20:37] <[HL_Wong]> Return to orginial couse Captain? [20:37] <[Sh_Vansen]> that's another one to mark down for our bonus! [20:38] <[NV_Takashima]> 12Sonar> Sir, sonar is picking up a sub north of our current position <[CO_Aldur]> ::nods:: XO, put us back on course, and have the weapons officer paint a sub on the pilot house. [20:38] <[NV_Takashima]> 12Sonar> Sir, sonar is picking up a sub north of our current position [20:38] <[NV_Takashima]> EEK! [20:38] <[NV_Takashima]> Sorry [20:38] <[HL_Wong]> <<::glares at Scott::>> [20:38] <[HL_Wong]> returning to course 338... <[CO_Aldur]> ::drops into his chair:: Not exactly like torpedoing Jem'Hadar, but not bad at all, people. ::grins:: [20:38] <[NV_Takashima]> <> [20:38] <[HL_Wong]> ::spins the wheel the other way:: [20:38] <[XO_Servok]> Return to course helm [20:38] <[HL_Wong]> aye [20:38] <[Sh_Vansen]> <> [20:38] *** [Sh_Vansen] has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving ) [20:38] <> [20:38] <[F22_Marshall]> ::notes the time:: We're going up on the next cover run. Time to suit up! <[CO_Aldur]> Wonder if Lehman and Marshall are getting to fly up there. [20:39] <[HL_Wong]> course 338... request permission to punch up to full speed [20:39] <[F22_Marshall]> ::gets into his flight suit, and 5 minutes later, is sitting in the cockpit of his F-22, engines revving and taxiing towards the catapult:: [20:39] <[XO_Servok]> stand by helm [20:39] <[HL_Wong]> aye [20:39] <[DR_Browning]> ::blows a plume of smoke and listens for the all-clear:: [20:40] <[F22_Lehman]> ::watches Marshall give orders and decides she is not needed at the moment and walks off toward her quarters to get some sleep:: <[CO_Aldur]> AWACS Control on Independence> ::turns to Marshall:: Sir, AWACS is reporting a Bear-class recon bomber at 338 range 1200. [20:40] <[F22_Marshall]> ::feels the thump of the catapult and gives the thumbs up to the deck officer:: [20:40] <[F22_Marshall]> ::shoots off the deck, throttle at full, whooping from the kick:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::shakes his head:: We've got to stay at 32 as long as we're with the 'phibs. That's as fast as they can go. [20:40] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ Acknowledged, I'm on it 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:40] <[XO_Servok]> Sir...go to all ahead full? [20:41] <[XO_Servok]> Understood... Helm stand at 32... <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins:: Think of it as any other escort mission. [20:41] <[NV_Takashima]> Captain, navigation is having difficulty getting a current course [20:41] <[HL_Wong]> aye aye ::pushes the lever a little bit up to 32:: [20:41] <[HL_Wong]> current speed at 29 knots and climbing [20:41] <[F22_Lehman]> ::gets changed and heads back to the flight deck and gets into her fighter:: [20:41] <[DR_Browning]> ::still waiting for the all-clear so he can go back up on deck:: [20:41] <[XO_Servok]> ::walkes over to Wong:: Before this sim is over we'll go all ahead full.... [20:41] <[HL_Wong]> I hated those escort missions... my fighter never got to shoot down more than 2 bogies ::grins:: [20:41] <[F22_Marshall]> ::climbs to 35 000 feet and boosts to 700 knots, keeping his radar off to avoid detection, relying on relays from the two E-C2 Hawkeyes [20:41] <[F22_Marshall]> :: [20:41] 12=.\ction= Marshall and Lehman rocket off Independence's flight deck and are soon joining the northern CAP fighters. [20:42] <[HL_Wong]> ::smiles:: aye sir [20:42] <[XO_Servok]> +com+ Victor... Report status... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:42] <[F22_Lehman]> ::gets slung off the end of the carrier and hollers:: woooohoooo [20:42] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:42] *** ObsJenn has quit IRC (Connection timed out ) [20:42] <[DR_Browning]> ::decides to screw the all clear and leave the Assistant Head Corpsman in charge:: [20:43] *** [FC_Mouse] is now known as [FC_MousePhone] <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins down at the flight deck and the one helicopter there, with Mouse looking at it morosely:: [20:43] <[FC_MousePhone]> ((he he he)) <[CO_Aldur]> Tomorrow, I'm going to see if she still remembers how to fly. [20:43] <[HL_Wong]> helm reporting, speed 32 knots and holding [20:43] <[DR_Browning]> Tennyson, you're top-top. [20:43] <[XO_Servok]> Understood.... Helm at 32 knots. [20:43] <[DR_Browning]> Tennyson> Gotcha, Doc. [20:43] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ ALlright people, Lehman and I are moving in on this guy. Stay on CAP unless otherwise told. ::boosts to mach 3:: 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:44] * [FC_MousePhone] paces around the lone helicopter, looking at it with great interest [20:44] <[XO_Servok]> +com+ No flybys boys.... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:44] <[F22_Lehman]> ::hits the thrusters and stays on Marshall's right wing:: [20:44] <[XO_Servok]> <> [20:44] <[DR_Browning]> <> <[CO_Aldur]> ::looks around:: It seems almost... I don't know. Like we haven't advanced very far in the last three hundred years. [20:44] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:44] <[NV_Takashima]> Captain? [20:45] <[XO_Servok]> Capt./.. can we get you something to drink... [20:45] 12=.\ction= The fighters rocket north after the Bear... it soon turns and retreats... it has a sizeable lead. [20:45] <[DR_Browning]> <<(Magnetic Anomaly Detectors)>> [20:45] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:45] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ This is Colonel Marshall to Independence, do we pursue? 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] <[CO_Aldur]> ::shakes his head:: No, sorry, just thinking aloud. [20:45] <[XO_Servok]> Sir... do they pursue... [20:45] <[DR_Browning]> ::clambers up the ladder and walks out onto the forecastle:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::sweeps his arms out to indicate the ship:: They were out for months at a time, just like us. They defended their homes, just like us. <[CO_Aldur]> ::shakes his head and chuckles:: Nothing's changed. [20:46] * [FC_MousePhone] climbs on top of the helicopter's weapons 'wing' and peers out over the sea, momentarily calm [20:46] <[XO_Servok]> +com+ That is a negitve... I repeat Negitive... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:46] <[F22_Marshall]> Admiral> +com+ You are authorized to down the bandit [20:46] <[HL_Wong]> ::turns around:: nothing at all sir... except here... u can actually say that some messages u didn't get [20:46] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:46] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ Acknowledged Independence 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:46] <[F22_Lehman]> +com+ Marshall, I am on your wing....and ready to fire on your orders 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] <[CO_Aldur]> ::holds one hand up to Servok:: Let them chase the Bear. They've got a little surprise waiting for them. ::grins:: [20:47] <[NV_Takashima]> ::steps down from Navigation since no one listens to him anyway:: [20:47] <[HL_Wong]> I'd much rather a 19th centruy wood ship... no communications notifing you of a court martial [20:47] <[XO_Servok]> ::is getting confused with comm traffic...:: [20:47] <[HL_Wong]> ::turns back to the helm:: <[CO_Aldur]> Marshall doesn't know his history very well, but he's about to learn. Takashima, concentrate our illuminators north. I want to see this. [20:47] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ Allright Lehman, keep your eyes open and cover me. ::slams his throttle to full and hits the master arm button, lighting the bear up with an AMRAAM:: Fox Three! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:47] <[XO_Servok]> +com_ Take them out... [20:47] <[F22_Marshall]> ::pulls 90° from his course:: [20:48] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:48] 12=.\ction= The Bear begins jinking and throwing chaff and flares in incredible amounts. [20:48] <[F22_Lehman]> ::hits the thrusters and follows Marshall in and arms her weapons:: [20:48] <[F22_Marshall]> <> [20:48] <[XO_Servok]> fox <> [20:48] <[F22_Marshall]> <> [20:48] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:48] 12=.\ction= Meanwhile, a fighter appears out of nowhere and dives behind Lehman. [20:48] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ Watch your Six Lehman! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] <[CO_Aldur]> <> [20:49] <[XO_Servok]> right.... 2 indicates a type of missle... [20:49] * [FC_MousePhone] pulls out a pistol and aims it idly at the bogie coming up behind Lehmann [20:49] *** Tarimar (qpwo@ta09-078.vvm.com) has joined #lol-coronado [20:49] 12=.\ction= The fighter behind Lehman launches a missile! [20:49] <[FC_MousePhone]> >blam!< [20:49] <[F22_Lehman]> ::rolls to her left in a manueaver to get him off her tail:: +com+ I'm trying Marshall 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:49] *** Tarimar is now known as ObsPerson [20:49] <[HL_Wong]> umm... is that good? [20:49] <[F22_Marshall]> ::pulls through a tight turn and lines up on the fighter:: Jolly Roger 1, fox 2! [20:49] <[XO_Servok]> ::goes to weapons locker and holsters a weapon...Grabs another:: Here Capt.. [20:50] 12=.\ction= Before Marshall can fire, the fighter rockets toward him, firing guns... it is at least THREE times faster than Marshall's Raptor, and maybe faster. [20:50] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:50] <[NV_Takashima]> Captain, permission to install new illuminators [20:50] <[F22_Marshall]> What the devil? ::slams in full throttle heads straight up:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::watches the radar board with interest as the three fighters engage in their deadly dance, then turns to Servok:: What's this for? [20:50] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ Independence, we have a new unidentified fighter here! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:50] <[F22_Lehman]> ::can't seem to shake her attacker and so shoots up and then hits the brakes watching the enemy fly right past her and then throttles it again and lines her sights on the boggie and fires:: [20:50] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ Jolly Roger flight! Move in! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] 4[[F22_Lehman] SOUND] [20:51] * [FC_MousePhone] fires again at one of the bogie jets [20:51] *** ObsPerson (qpwo@ta09-078.vvm.com) has left #lol-coronado [20:51] <[FC_MousePhone]> >blam< [20:51] <[FC_MousePhone]> ((ooh, please let me hit one 8;D)) <[CO_Aldur]> 12Independence> +com+ Alpha nine-niner, bug out! Fall back, fall back immediately! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:51] <[XO_Servok]> Standard procedures during war time Capt... [20:51] <[F22_Lehman]> +com+ Marshall, I hit him 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:51] <[NV_Takashima]> Captain, permission to install new illuminators [20:51] <[NV_Takashima]> Captain, permission to install new illuminators [20:51] <[F22_Lehman]> ::grins:: [20:51] 12=.\ction= Lehman fires a missile... it chases the fighter... [20:51] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:51] <[DR_Browning]> ::yells to Flight Deck Officer:: That ain't a phaser, Mouse! It' doesn't have unlimited range! [20:52] 12=.\ction= The fighter accelerates... accelerates further... the fighter is soon OUTRUNNING the missile! [20:52] <[F22_Marshall]> Holy..... [20:52] * [FC_MousePhone] looks at the pistol [20:52] <[NV_Takashima]> i'll say it one more time [20:52] <[NV_Takashima]> Captain, permission to install new illuminators [20:52] <[F22_Lehman]> ::hits the two buttons to launch a missle after her weapons fire and watches it chase the enemy fighter:: <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins:: Tak, I don't think modifying our combat systems is a good idea in the middle of a battle. [20:52] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:52] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:52] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ Jolly Roger Flight, fall back to CAP, repeat, fall back to CAP 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:52] <[F22_Lehman]> +com+ Dang Marshall, where did that speed come from on that fighter 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:53] * [FC_MousePhone] shoves the pistol back in it's holdster and looks back up at the helicopter [20:53] <[FC_MousePhone]> ::grin:: [20:53] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ Lehman, I just don't know....I thought the F-22 was the most advanced fighter of this time.... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:53] <[F22_Lehman]> ::continues chasing the fighter:: [20:53] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:53] <[F22_Marshall]> +com+ It's no use Lehman, he's gone... 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:53] 12=.\ction= Forgotten in the confusion, the Bear finally succumbs to the AMRAAM... its pilots eject from the disintigrating bomber. [20:53] <[F22_Lehman]> +com+ He is getting further away from me Marshall 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:53] <[F22_Marshall]> ::notes the loss of the Bear:: Scratch one! [20:53] <[F22_Marshall]> ::somberly:: [20:53] <[F22_Lehman]> ::sighs and turns around heading back toward Marshall:: [20:54] 12=.\ction= Lehman soon has another problem... the fighter appears out of nowhere again, and launches first one, then two heat-seeking missiles directly at her! 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:54] <[XO_Servok]> Sonar report any bogies in the area..... [20:54] <[F22_Lehman]> +com+ Marshall, I have a problem here [20:54] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:54] <[F22_Marshall]> ::pulls through another turn, lining up on the fighter again and firing again:: Jolly Roger-1, fox 2!, Fox 2! [20:54] <[F22_Lehman]> ::tries to out run the two heat-seeking missiles:: [20:54] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:54] 12=.\ction= One of the heatseekers slams into her port General Electric engine and shears it off. 4[CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:55] <[NV_Takashima]> Captain, orders.......? <[CO_Aldur]> <> [20:55] * [FC_MousePhone] pops open the cockpit of the helicopter, peering at the controls [20:55] <[DR_Browning]> > [20:55] <[HL_Wong]> <> [20:55] <[F22_Lehman]> ::gets thrown into her seat hard and feels the fighter go out of control as the engine is sheared off:: [20:55] <[FC_MousePhone]> looks like'a A-wing.... [20:55] 12=.\ction= It's no use... the fighter outruns Marshall's missile. It's soon gone again, out of range. * [CO_Aldur] 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= 12 =-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM PAUSE =-=-=-=-=-=-= 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= [20:55] <[HL_Wong]> ::Attn:: [20:55] <[F22_Marshall]> ::attn:: [20:55] *** [FC_MousePhone] is now known as MousePhone [20:55] 12..... 6At Attention 12..... [20:55] <[F22_Lehman]> ::attn:: [20:55] <[DR_Browning]> <> [20:56] <[DR_Browning]> ::attn:: [20:56] <[XO_Servok]> ::ATTN:: [20:56] <[CE_Berkana]> ::attn:: [20:56] * MousePhone sulks "I couldn't fly a chopper 8:\" <[CO_Aldur]> OK, folks, what do you think? Worth continuing? Or would you like to drop this and move on to the next episode? [20:56] continue! [20:56] woo woo! [20:56] <[F22_Marshall]> I wanna down that plane =) <[CO_Aldur]> Not sure what to think. ::chuckles:: Half the crew isn't participating. [20:56] <[HL_Wong]> continue mon! [20:56] <[XO_Servok]> CONTINUE! [20:56] I'm onna phone 8:\ [20:56] <[DR_Browning]> Which one's the next episode? [20:56] <[CE_Berkana]> continue, =) [20:56] <[F22_Lehman]> I'm haveing fun [20:57] <[F22_Lehman]> not sure where my fighter will end up in the ocean or how well I will survive [20:57] <[F22_Lehman]> lol [20:57] <[DR_Browning]> Either way, I'm gonna be a Harry Dean Stanton Lookalike... [20:57] <[F22_Marshall]> Only 1 engine? You can make it back =) <[CO_Aldur]> ::grins:: The F-22 sports a perfectly serviceable ejector seat. ;) <[CO_Aldur]> You're about to go for a leeetle ride, Lehman. ;) [20:57] <[F22_Lehman]> Dr Browning...get ready for an injured fighter pilot [20:57] <[F22_Lehman]> lol [20:58] <[F22_Lehman]> Did you ever watch Top Gun......hehehe [20:58] <[DR_Browning]> aww, great. <[CO_Aldur]> Anyone else want to air an opinion? [20:58] Let me fly something >:D <[CO_Aldur]> Cyrax, DJ, Neph? [20:58] <[HL_Wong]> can we get Marshall shot down? :) [20:58] <[DR_Browning]> let me be Mouse's copilot. <[CO_Aldur]> Don't worry. He's next. >:) [20:58] * MousePhone high-fives Browning [20:58] me? [20:58] <[F22_Marshall]> Grrrr [20:58] uh oh.... [20:58] <[F22_Lehman]> lol [20:59] <[DR_Browning]> sure. <[CO_Aldur]> U.S. Naval Aviation is about to have a bad night. ;) [20:59] he he he [20:59] <[DR_Browning]> he he he. [20:59] <[HL_Wong]> lol [20:59] <[F22_Marshall]> And just what are we going to do on a frigate? =) [20:59] <[DR_Browning]> sleep? <[CO_Aldur]> There's more fighters. Six squadrons, remember? ;) <[CO_Aldur]> Uh, make that five. Well, four. Uh... would you believe three? <[CO_Aldur]> :) [20:59] <[DR_Browning]> organize the stripper for captain's birthday party? [20:59] <[F22_Marshall]> Oh yeah, like they'd let me back in the cockpint =) [20:59] he h ehe [20:59] <[HL_Wong]> lol [20:59] <[NV_Takashima]> i feel so rejected [21:00] <[F22_Marshall]> er, cockpit [21:00] <[DR_Browning]> at least you're not like Lehman, who feels so ejected... [21:00] <[HL_Wong]> don't worry Scotty... I'm sure Jester can give u some kind of advice on how to get Adrienne or Mimi ;) [21:00] he he he <[CO_Aldur]> LOL Anyway, I'll be sending out an e-mail vote this week, I guess. In the meantime... <[CO_Aldur]> LCARS, we're done for tonight. :) 6* CoroLCARS 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= 12[CO_Aldur] has called: Company, at ease! 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= [21:00] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to 'U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-63100 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= Time to relax -- 12http://www.geocities.com/~usscoronado/ ' [21:00] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m