[19:32] Don't make me hurt you, Tinky. [19:32] Ranks, please. ;) [19:32] *** Reaver is now known as CRTC_Marshall [19:32] *** Ryan is now known as ObsRyan [19:32] *** Sonya is now known as CREN_Sandra [19:32] grumble...i can tell that this is gonna get old... [19:32] *** Eric is now known as Enen_Zuran [19:32] *** Sirius is now known as CROP_Sirius [19:33] Now you know I felt with Lobster ;-) [19:33] <> [19:33] ::shrugs:: Reaver is still dealing with "Pinball" almost a year later. This crowd has a good memory. ;) [19:33] how I, rather [19:33] *** Santiago is now known as LCDR_Dauber [19:33] Sorry 'bout that [19:33] LCARS, let's get this show on the road. * CoroLCARS 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= 12FCCO_Aldur has called: ATTENTION ON DECK 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= [19:33] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to 'U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-63100 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= Sim in progress! ' [19:33] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:33] Yeah, and Pinball =) [19:33] *** Enen_Zuran is now known as ENEN_Zuran [19:33] ::attn:: [19:33] ::attn:: [19:33] ::attn:: [19:33] ::attn:: [19:33] ::Attn:: [19:33] ::attn:: [19:33] *** Nephy is now known as LCSI_Narque [19:33] *** Heiwa is now known as Ltdr_Tollory [19:33] :attn: [19:33] ::attnchoo:: [19:33] ::attn:: [19:33] <<"Tinky"?>> [19:34] shh [19:34] Welcome, everyone! :) We are swift approaching our 100th 2375 sim. Here's the briefing for tonight... [19:34] 12=Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:34] 12Stardate 50686.2: "Thieves and Traitors" , Part 2, by Jester. [19:34] 12SUMMARY: Time to choose sides. Wherein the general plan is revealed, and then cast aside as circumstances dictate. An unfair advantage. [19:34] 12After taking severe damage in the war, U.S.S. Coronado has been mothballed. The ship's Jaunt drive has been declared illegal and removed, and the Federation Council has passed the Temporal Prime Directive, rendering all time travel methods and technology illegal as well. Captain Aldur has been indicted for multiple violations of the Prime Directive associated with the Coro's use of the Jaunt. [19:34] 12However, the Captain apparently either escaped or was released, and has taken temporary command of the Norway class starship U.S.S. Panache. The Panache is one of the fastest ships in the fleet, and boasts both a cloaking device and some kind of temporal shielding, in addition to a functional phaser cannon. It is now clear that more is going on than a simple arrest. [19:34] 12Following what in retrospect seems to have been a neatly arranged tavern brawl at DS9, the remainder of the Coro's crew was picked up by the Panache, which fled the system, three other starships and Major Dev Wallace in pursuit. After evading the starships, Panache turned back and captured Wallace through an unscrupulous bit of trickery. The Major has just been brought aboard... [19:34] ack [19:34] ack [19:34] ack [19:35] ack [19:35] ack [19:35] ack [19:35] ack [19:35] ::raises his hand:: [19:35] I should have known... [19:35] Yes, Commander? [19:35] <> [19:35] What with Wallace's temporal tomfoolery, do we remember he died? [19:35] ack [19:35] yes [19:35] Yep. As I said, he looks remarkably fit for a dead guy. ;) [19:35] Right =) [19:36] I'll explain in sim, as jester has just informed me [19:36] :) [19:36] So what, he was Jaunt transported in the process of being shot? [19:36] ::looks around and rubs his hands together:: Wooo hoo hoo...Julie's not here, I get to fly....::maniacal grin:: [19:36] (In the comic books, the bad guy always gets to explain how he survived certain death. ;) ) [19:36] Any other questions? [19:36] I am NOT the bad guy! :) [19:36] ( Yes and how he left his friend to hang for murder ) [19:36] ( ;) ) [19:36] Of course you aren't [19:36] ::snicker, snicker:: [19:37] I'll take that as a no. As we begin, Mr. Wallace is being "escorted" up to the Panache's Conference Room, where everyone but he, Marshall, and Aldur are waiting. [19:37] ::nods::: I'd support that [19:37] * FCCO_Aldur 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= 12 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 8,5= 0,5/\ 8,5= [19:37] <> [19:37] ::glares at aldur:: [19:38] ::looks around, finally sitting in a chair instead of against a wall:: [19:38] ::looks across the conference room table at the officers seated opposite him, calm and unpretentious as always:: [19:38] so, how'd you figure things out, "captain"? [19:38] ::enters the CR three steps ahead of Marshall and Wallace:: Good morning, everyone. [19:38] ::sits in her seat, crosslegged:: [19:38] ::walks slightly behind Wallace:: I should have known you weren't valiant enough to put your life on the line for me, Dev...::enters behind the Captain:: [19:38] ::nods and says in chorus with everyone:: Captain. [19:38] ::enters engineering:: reporting for asignment [19:38] ::wanders around aimlessly:: [19:38] ::steps aside, revealing the formerly dead Major and heading for his usual seat:: [19:38] ::stands up:: [19:38] ::sighs and shakes his head before entering silently:: [19:39] Back from the dead, I see... [19:39] ::is talking to Sandra, doesn't see Dev at first:: [19:39] ::crosses his arms:: you could say that... [19:39] ::turns on Sirius' comment and sees Lazarus:: [19:39] ::sits down as Aldur does the same:: [19:39] ::casually strays a glance onto Wallace, an arrogant sort of dismissal in his eyes as he does so:: [19:39] ::drops into his chair, nodding at the two Shadow Knights as they take their place near Wallace:: [19:40] ::sits down as Aldur does the same:: [19:40] ::wonders about what she was talking to Tollory about:: I need to start listening in to these conversations sometime... [19:40] Before we begin, Major, would you mind telling us how one survives a phaser set to kill? [19:40] ::stands up:: What the hell ...? [19:40] ::plops down beside the Captain, keeping his eyes on Wallace:: [19:40] ::glances at the Shadow Knights:: of course... [19:41] ::grins his cocky grin as he awaits the explanation, knowing he's just gonna love it:: [19:41] 12=.\ction= As Wallace begins his story, the starscape outside the windows changes as the Panache leaps to warp. [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] ... [19:42] ::eyes train themselves on the viewports:: [19:42] ::grins:: When Lt. Toria threatened Mr. Marshall and the Counsellor, I found an opportunity to execute a plan that I had been formulating for months... [19:42] ::drums his fingers on the table somewhat impatiently:: [19:42] ::walks over to a window, looking out it and listening to the story, but not looking at Wallace:: [19:43] ... [19:43] ::lets his view wander onto Tollory's reflection, pondering at the Doctor's thoughts, feelings... wishing he could help:: [19:43] ::crosses to the head of the table:: I allowed myself to appear to die so that I could operate behind the scenes to draw out Toria into showing her - disloyalty [19:44] ...This is not telling us much, Mister Wallace. [19:44] ::smiles wryly, clearly not believing a word of it:: [19:44] ::raises his eyebrows, the grin on his face clearly showing he doesn't believe a word Wallace is spewing:: [19:44] I beamed into sickbay as the blast hit me - oh, never take a phaser blast set to full; they hurt like hell [19:44] ::nods sarcastically:: I'l try to remember that. [19:44] ::slips his gaze back to the Captain, noting the cynic's look about him, concurring with his unspoken analysis:: [19:44] ::yawns:: [19:44] ::still looking out the window:: Disloyalty ... that's ironic. ::turns around:: Don't you think her attempting to MURDER you was enough proof of that? [19:45] ::wonder's why we're wasting time here:: [19:45] ::rubs his neck:: yes - anyways, I had my proof at that moment - so I killed her [19:45] ::walks around main engineering:: [19:45] ::begins chuckling:: Oh did you now? [19:45] *** CdrLanDulac (incrdbil@fh-209176.flinthills.com) has joined #LOL-Coronado [19:45] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +o CdrLanDulac [19:45] 12Computer recognizes CdrLanDulac. Authorization and command codes enabled. [19:45] of course, we needed her, so I had to remove an alternate version of her before any of that actually happened [19:45] <> [19:46] <> [19:46] <> [19:46] <> [19:46] Ah, of course, more temporal tomfoolery of yours ::shakes his head:: Why can't you just leave things well enough alone, heh? [19:46] she gave me access to certain files that I could not access before; we needed those files to confirm certain suspicions [19:46] ::leans forward:: Well, Mr. Wallace, am I to believe that you have seen the error of your ways? [19:47] ::turns back around to the window:: Of course! Section 31 made me do it! [19:47] ::tilts his head:: error? [19:47] ::snorts contemptuously:: [19:47] ::gives the Captain a bland stare:: Told you [19:47] ::obviously confused:: [19:47] ::waves one hand toward the window:: Section 31. Playing with the timeline. All of it. [19:47] ::loudly:: Playing with your 'friends'. [19:48] ::nods in agreement with the Captain:: I don't recall a Mr Wallace killing a female section thirty one operative... In my recollection, the fatal blow was administered by a hypospray... A hypospray held by Doctor Tollory. [19:48] *** Dr|zZt (~drizzt@c929152-a.pinol1.sfba.home.com) has joined #lol-coronado [19:48] *** Dr|zZt is now known as ObsDr|zZt [19:48] ::slowly turns:: What? [19:48] ::smiles:: ah! you see - part of my mission was to assisst you in clearing your name; I cannot do that if you continue on this course for Danav. [19:48] ::raises an eyebrow at Narque's comment:: [19:48] ::scoffs:: What are you talking about? I've never killed anyone in my life. [19:48] ::leans back:: He's right, Doctor. I remember the same thing. [19:48] ::Enters the room, having been unfortunately detained by ships buisness [19:48] I wasn't there. [19:49] I don't think... [19:49] ::nods to lan:: [19:49] ::turns to Tollory:: In the original set of events... The uncorrected timeline... He used you to get what he wanted... Threw away your life. [19:49] ::doesn't say anything, but looks at Wallace:: Is this true? [19:49] ::notes Lan's entrance and nods:: [19:49] ::shifts his eyes back onto Wallace:: [19:49] ::leans forward again, eyes glittering dangerously:: [19:50] ::turns to Narque and the Captain:: a most - unfortunate circumstance; I killed Toria just as you attempted to do the same. Now, there appears to be a bit of overlap in the two timelines; this is very interesting.... [19:50] Interesting. [19:50] Quite... [19:50] That's ... what you have to say for yourself? [19:50] ::slaps one hand against the table:: That's what was changed, then. ::stands:: Major Dev Wallace, I charge you with a knowing infraction of the Temporal Prime Directive. You're under arrest. [19:50] ::smirks:: [19:50] ::raises an eyebrow again:: [19:51] ::grins:; you can't arrest ME! I'm above the law! [19:51] ::grins and tilts his head, nodding slightly at the security officers at the door:: Sorry Dev [19:51] ::refrains from saying what comes to mind immediately:: [19:51] I AM the law! [19:51] You're insane! [19:51] That's what you are... [19:51] Doesn't look taht way from where I'm sitting, Wallace. [19:51] is an interesting tale I have hath been told; m'lady Lehman did describe all actions taken by the alternate timeline doppleganger of mine, and the consequence of its actions. My further studies hath revealed intriguing implications of the temporal manipulations and chicanery. [19:51] ::half-smiles:: Are you, now? ::nods at DuLac:: [19:51] ::leans forward:: No you ain't, bud ::pulls out his sidearm, but keeps from pointing it at Wallace:: [19:51] ::spins, furious:: you have NO IDEA what we are, do you?! [19:51] *** LJen_Andersen is now known as obsAlffred [19:52] <> [19:52] No being is above the reach of justice. [19:52] You're a pain in the ass, and a traitor to all that Starfleet stands for [19:52] Oh, we know exactly what you are. [19:52] No, no, Commander Marshall. That isn't necessary. ::turns back to DuLac:: Commander, have your men take Mr. Wallace down to the Brig and once there, he is to be killed. [19:52] ::glares at wallace:: Shut up [19:52] ::looks at Aldur:: Killed? [19:52] ... [19:52] ::looks at Aldur:: killed? are we now Imperials? [19:52] ::leans back, keeping his sidearm on the table, a grin slightly creasing his face:: [19:52] ::goes silent:: killed? that is hardly part of your morals, "captain" [19:52] The death penalty is no longer on the books, captain. [19:52] Have you all gone insane? What is going on? [19:52] You forget Wallace....you can't kill a dead man... [19:53] I shalt see to his escort to the brig. As to any misfortune that may befall him, I shall be unawre of..officially. [19:53] ::shrugs:: At the moment, I am not a Starfleet officer. I'm a civilian. And of course, Lieutenant Toria is not going to have a lot of interest in bringing you back. [19:53] ... [19:53] Forgot about taht part... [19:53] < [19:53] ::grins:: she doesn't know that she died - or that she even killed me, actually... [19:53] The penalty of death is still legal upon Camelyn...shalt I declare him guilty now? [19:54] ::frowns at Lan:: [19:54] ::smirks:: She will by the time we reach Danav, Major. Trust me on that. [19:54] ::looks down at his hands, folded on the table in front of him to avoid betraying any hint that he might know more than he's willing to say:: [19:54] I expect I'll have to let her know exactly who betrayed her. Right before I let her go. [19:54] ::sneers at DuLac:: [19:54] ::casually drops the magazine out of his pulse pistol and checkes it, blowing some dust off the power cell contacts before ramming it back in and smiling sweetly at Wallace:: [19:54] ::smiles:: If you're lucky, she'll only murder about half your family in cold blood. [19:55] <> [19:55] Twould be fitting for a co-conspirator to the death of nigh 80% of mine planets population. [19:55] NO! Leave them out of this! ::sags:: fine - what do you want from me [19:55] ? [19:55] ::nods to himself:: I knew you'd see the logic in the situation... given the right... incentive. [19:55] ::leans forward:: Everything on Section 31. Everything [19:55] ::shrugs:: I want'em to die [19:55] ::sits back down:: Major, we're going to destroy Section 31's Jaunt transporter. You're going to help us. [19:56] ::looks at Sirius:: That's rich. A man with no heart wanting to tear out the hearts of others. [19:56] And intruth, I confess the vengeance of mine Shadow Knights may not be abridged perhaps even by royal decree. Twould require a powerful act of contrition to stay their thirst for justice. [19:57] ::grins:: And this time I won't be around to save your behind [19:57] you can't do that! we won't be able to - aaah...I see; you want to destroy that because you think that by destroying that, you can shut us down. Is that it, mr. aldur? [19:57] ::smiles slightly:: Have you ever heard the expression "putting down the cult," Mr. Wallace? [19:58] It's a time-honored tradition on many planets, and is part of Earth's rich history, as well. [19:58] ::leans forward:: Section 31 is a little too public. I don't have any illusions about killing it, but I'm going to drive it back into the shadows. [19:58] ::begins tracing lines on the tabletop in front of her:: [19:58] Tis but a step. I doth hope others doth finish what shall be initiated. [19:58] ::leans in close to aldur:: you know - I had the same thought myself.... :smiles:: [19:59] ::turns:: DuLac, Narque, Sandra, Zuran... "work" with Mr. Wallace. I want you to know everything he knows about the Jannt transporter. [19:59] *** ObsDr|zZt has quit IRC (Quit: irc N 7.07 + 7.0 for mIRC (1999/04/28 15.30) ) [19:59] And I don't much care to hear what methods you use to retrieve that information. [19:59] And if he doesn't cooperate...call them ::thumbs the Shadow Knights:: [19:59] ::grins:: [19:59] Captain...I'm sure mr wallace knows more than just the transporter... [20:00] ::quietly, with a rather dangerous look:: A question, captain. [20:00] ::leans back:: No doubt, Mr. Sirius. However, I suspect he'd die before he'd tell us that information. [20:00] Additionally, Commander, our perrogative is the destruction of the transporter. [20:00] We shalt have what information thou dost request m'lord. If thou dost wish the subject to retain its sanity, we mayest be required to use methods of slightly longer duration. [20:00] However, even the Major has enough of a soul not to want to see his family suffer for his lack of cooperation. [20:00] He'd die again , you mean, skip ::grins:: [20:00] ::grimaces and leaves the conference room and heads for a science station immediately:: [20:01] ::looks at Tollory:: [20:01] ::follows Wallace out:: [20:01] ::shrugs:: It would be worth the try, captain [20:01] ::waits for the room to clear out, still sitting in his chair:: [20:01] ::follows sandra:: [20:01] ::follows:: [20:01] ::turns to the others:: Comments. Suggestions. [20:01] ::activates the station:: computer, establish link with danav II, system 1-3-5, access Wallace 6-3-1-4-7 [20:01] Two comments. [20:01] ::moves to the door, nods to the captain, a deep respecting gesture, then follows DuLac:: [20:02] We should try for as much information as we can [20:02] One ... I've never been more disappointed in you in my entire life. Sir. [20:02] ::shrugs:: I think we ought to remind him that he's not in charge anymore, but push him too far....well, we'll have to sick the knights on him [20:02] Two ... while DuLac's assassins are taking care of Wallace, who's going to watch them? [20:02] COMPUTER>Negotiating with host [20:02] ::chuckles:: Thank you, Counselor. I probably deserved that. [20:02] One question. If I'm a Camelynian civilian, can I help torture him if he starts to mouth off? [20:02] ::turns to Zuran:: go start running ever diagnostic you can think of... I want to know if ANYTHING on this ship goes wrong because of him ::points at Wallace:: [20:03] ::looks from Sirius to Marshall to Dauber:: My, my. Aren't we all bloodthirsty. ::continues chuckling:: [20:03] ::says with an utterly serious face:: [20:03] ::sits down at consle:: [20:03] ::looks at the same people:: Yes ... aren't we. [20:03] ::watches as the computer confirms the link:: [20:03] ::folds his arms behind his back, and comes to stand uncomfortable close to Wallace's side:: [20:03] ::runs a main systems diagnostic:: [20:03] ::stands up:: If you'll excuse me ... I think you all have enough people to handle your butchery. [20:03] Bloodthirsty? No. We have a chance to take section 31 down...we should try [20:03] ::turns to Tollory, eyes twinkling:: Have you ever played poker, doctor? [20:03] Sorry skip, still on a high from that chase. Gotta get my mind on something other than flying. Unless you'd rather have me go have fun at the helm again....::grins mischeviously:: [20:03] Tollory, you've never lived on Camelyn, You had no friends there. [20:03] ::sits down on the floor close to Wallace and pulls out a padd and begins punching things into it:: [20:03] ::looks at Aldur:: Not with peoples' lives, sir. [20:03] ::grimaces as it displays the file access screen:: here - everything you could want... [20:03] I don't want to start now. [20:04] ::watches the procedure with an expression so cold it would make the vacuum of space seem a tropical paradise... [20:04] ::stands up and leaves the CR:: [20:04] ::nods:: Neither have I, but the part of the game that involves bluffing is quite... stimulating. Have a seat. [20:04] ::turns the station over to the panache's crew:: have fun... [20:04] No need to stick around for the banter... [20:04] Without encryptions and security measures? [20:04] *** Nilani (~nilani@pppa2-11.eisa.net.au) has joined #lol- coronado [20:04] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Nilani [20:04] 12Computer recognizes Nilani. Authorization codes enabled. [20:04] 12Nilani = Lt. Jurelle San, Former Chief Science Officer, On Leave. [20:04] ::remains standing a moment too long, then finally slowly sits back down:: [20:04] <> [20:04] ::leans forward:: Now, we need to break through the Danav's systems defenses, and I doubt that Wallace is going to be much help. [20:05] ::walks to the TL and descends to Sockbay's deck:: [20:05] < In addition, we need to know for a fact that Wallace isn't lying to us. [20:05] *** Nilani is now known as LtCol_Vansen [20:05] ::nods and goes to sit in the XO chair:: it's all there [20:05] >> [20:05] ::looks at Wallace and raises an eyebrow:: I'm sure you are showing nothing to us that I don't already know... so how bout you and I have a talk... I'm sure your brain knows more than this... [20:05] ::overlooks the produced data [20:05] ::chuckles:: You'll never know that for sure, skip [20:05] have it all! what's use? [20:05] Hell, I think you have to assume everything he says is a lie [20:06] ::gets up and walks over and sits down in front of wallace on the floor:: [20:06] ::to sanda::he hasn't tryed anything yet shall i keep scanning [20:06] If that's the case, Commander, we're all not going to live to see tomorrow. [20:06] ::looks at Zuran:: yes ensign [20:06] ::crosses his arms and stares blankly ahead:: [20:06] ::shrugs:: Ah well, at least it won't be because I rammed into something...::snickers:: Poor Venture...they must have been scared out of their minds... [20:06] Wallace is too interested in self preservation... [20:06] ::runs several checks on the datastream:: [20:06] ::enters sickbay and flops down at her desk:: [20:06] ::contiues diagnostic:: [20:07] ::continues to access more data.. [20:07] ::walks into sickbay:: [20:07] ::looks at Wallace:: what are you thinking Wallace? [20:07] ::moves to Dauber:: [20:07] ::nods:: Sirius, you'll be at Tactical. Marshall, I want you at the Helm. Panache is a bit more... manueverable than Coro. I want you to plot us a stealth course into the system. [20:08] Narque, Sandra, doth thou see the specifications I hath displayed upon the secondary science station? [20:08] ::looks up at Vansen:: what do you want? [20:08] ::grins fiercely:: They'll never know we're there, skip [20:08] ::glares at Sandra:: they want you back there [20:08] Computer> Verifying location of transmission source. Verifying data. [20:08] *** ObsBob (~bob_dough@max-brf-24.discover-net.net) has joined #lol-coronado [20:08] ::nods:: Get to it. Doctor Tollory, remain a moment. [20:08] Tactical, sir? [20:08] The data is here, sir. [20:08] Oh, and thanks skip ::winks:: You won't regret it....::stands:: At least if you haven't eaten recently ::winks again:: [20:08] ::looks:: Well, I feel I owe you an appology [20:09] ::reaches up and rubs the back of his neck:: [20:09] Do you, now? [20:09] ::glares back:: be thankful I wish I were a jedi... otherwise I might decide I would like to try some of the intergation technics Vader used on his victims [20:09] ::glances at Sirius:: I imagine you can handle it, Commander. Hop to it. ::indicates the door:: [20:09] ::folds his hands on the table, looking down at them:: [20:09] ::gets up and goes to the second science station:: [20:09] ::looks:: Well, yes for the way I've treated you. And not giving you a break. Look I'm sorry [20:09] ::extends his arm:: After you, Commander [20:09] Apology accepted. Say no more. [20:10] ::waves his hand at the console readout as if showing it to Sandra for the first time:: These are the schematics of a temporal transport-in-progress. [20:10] ::stands and approaches the viewscreen, slowly:: [20:10] ::extends hand:: [20:10] ::waits for Sirius and Marshall to leave, then turns to Tollory:: I'm sorry you had to find out that way. [20:10] ::shakes Vansen's hand:: [20:10] I hath sifted the data to the key subjects we doth need concern ourselves with:: the mysteries of temporal and physical translocation. [20:10] ::bittersweet smile, as he looks up:: I know, I could see your heart bleeding from over here. [20:11] ::shrugs:: has anyone asked how everything we need could be on this ship? [20:11] Oh abnd congratulations on your promotion, it's about time you were in command ::smiles:: [20:11] ::leans forward:: Counselor, I hate to break it to you, but there is a bit of an animal in all of us. ::pauses:: Even you. [20:11] ::doesn't let go of her hand, instead pulls it down against her desk and places her elbow over Vansen's, bending it slightly in the wrong direction:: [20:11] We must coem to know this proceess, so we mayest sow the seeds of its own destruction from the very secrets that doth enable it. [20:11] ::looks at Aldur:: Yes. Well, lesson learned. You've seen my animal, and I've seen yours. [20:12] I'm registering spacetime displacement signatures in the simulated arrival area. They're consistent with the signatures of a Jaunt. [20:12] ::enters the bridge and plops down into the helm console, extending his arms and cracking his fingers:: Arright, baby, lets see how you handle stealth.... [20:12] ::looks Vansen in the eye:: I always was in command. ::lets her up:: [20:12] Now we're even. ::smiles:: [20:12] ::Highlights the unique temporal targetting process [20:12] ::rubs wrist and hugs Dauber:: Now that wasn't to hard was it! [20:12] ::nods slowly:: In another time, Counselor, I would be called "patriotic." I will do anything to defend the Federation. Admiral Ross knows that. [20:12] That's why I was chosen for this job. [20:12] Now you have respect [20:12] I know. [20:12] I'm sorry if that offends you. [20:13] ::whispers:: For the family...always for the family... [20:13] ::sighs deeply:: That's what's so ironic, Brian. [20:13] ::begins tapping at the console, his fingers accelerating over the console as he takes into account gravity fluxuations, the system's own gravity centre, and any extenuating sources of interference:: [20:13] *** CROP_Sirius has quit IRC (Ping timeout ) [20:13] Dev thinks he's a patriot, too. [20:13] My son's in the Marines. I know how to gain respect with you people. ::hugs in return:: Now what was that about my being in command? [20:13] ::still whispering:; these people, they just can't understand [20:13] *** CROP_Sirius (drewd@soybean-b-35.greensburg.nb.net) has joined #lol-coronado [20:13] I guess it's a very subjective word. [20:13] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CROP_Sirius [20:13] 12Computer recognizes CROP_Sirius. Authorization codes enabled. [20:13] Perhaps the seeds of the destruction of this device doth lie in paradox. [20:13] ::nods:: That he does. ::quotes:: "The most important battles are not those between good and evil, but between varying opinions of good." [20:14] Commander, perhaps we could effect such a paradox by having the device target its own components... [20:14] ::nods:: We have a saying too. Don't become what it is you're fighting. [P��"Eal_Vansen> ::laughs:: Now down to busness, My shoulder is hurting. I pulled the muscel in it some time ago. Just after I was reassigned, but could you have a look at it? [20:14] ::frowns and sits down on the floor:: [20:14] ::begins whistling something he saw in an old earth television show that dealt with spies and infiltration and the like as he continues to plot in an almost seamless course:: [20:14] *** ObsRhombus has quit IRC (Quit: So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past. ) [20:14] If we doth instigate a self generated temporal casuality paradox to the machines own origins..the resulting paradox wouldst result in its annihalation along the time/space axis... [20:14] In our culture, the same man said both. Son Tsu. You might read some of his writings, but in the meantime, we have a job to do. [20:14] ::crosses to Marshall:: Commander, a word with you? [20:14] ::stands up and extends his hand:: Can I count on you to do your part of it? [20:14] I understand. [20:15] ::nods:: Sit on the biobed, and I can get a full scan. It might be a pulled tendon or such. [20:15] ::stands up, and shakes the extended hand:: I'll do my best. Captain. [20:15] ::looks up at Wallace, and grins slightly, then looks back down and continues typing:: What can I do for you, Dev? [20:15] ::nods:: Thank you. Counselor. ::indicates the door with one hand:: [20:15] <> [20:15] <> [20:15] ::crosses around the table and heads for the door:: [20:15] <> [20:15] <<::shrugs:: So I can't spell it. ;)>> [20:15] ::Smiles, appreciating Sun Tzu very much for his wisdom:: [20:16] ::follows Tollory on to the Bridge:: Report. [20:16] <> [20:16] ::stands and listens quietly to the conversation between the others [20:16] Well, I did it while I was diving for some cover. I was so pumped up with that rush you get, I just didn't feel it untill afterwards [20:16] << Right -- there are alternate spellings ;) >> [20:16] <> [20:16] <> [20:16] > [20:16] ::lays a hand on Marshall's shoulder:: I just want you to know that I - I didn't let you die that day because I think that you are a good man, no matter what you think of me.... [20:16] ::looks at the bridge, not seeing an obvious counselor's chair:: [20:16] ::calls back:: Workin' on your course, skip. Almost done. We'll be coming in over the relative north of Danav itself [20:16] ::nods, scanning the muscles:: [20:17] ::nods and turns an amused glance on Sirius:: Tactical, status? [20:17] ::mutters to herself as she pulls out her padd again and begins working on it:: [20:17] ::walks over to Environmental Systems and relieves the person there:: [20:17] Looks like the deltoid origin's a little off. Won't take a jiff. [20:17] ::slows his tapping as Wallace places the hand on his shoulder, and grins minisculely:: Yeah, well, you wouldn't be so bad yourself if you just stopped messing with the timeline. I hate temporal mechanics, hell, I dropped out of it in the Academy! [20:17] Gawd that rock I was assigned to was a dump, we held our lines thou. Stupid Jem'Hdar! ::laughs:: [20:18] But no we doth need t means to usurp the Temporal Targeting controls; and by forcing a transport, we mayes manipulate said process to create the paradox that shalt be the undoing of this device. [20:18] I know about them. Where I came from, the war started four or so years earlier. We were really losing it, too. [20:18] ::sighs:: oh, and Todd, your preparations will be of little use unless the system's defenses are totally dead. [20:18] ::shrugs:: I'm open to suggestions.... [20:18] ::turns and heads for the aft stations, stopping near DuLac:: Exec, Narque, Sandra... are we ready? [20:18] With the timing, we weren't able to develop any of the nice weapons you guys have. [20:18] ::sighs and throws the padd towards the wall in front of her stoping it before it hits and bringing it back to her hands:: [20:19] Uhm, just a second sir [20:19] ::lookos blankly at the console and frowns:: [20:19]