[18:04] Hm. ::wonders about Alffred:: Damned odd. We'll start as soon as Skylooker gets back. [18:04] Want me to pull a Plan E on him, Ross? [18:04] *** Sonya is now known as Cdt_Oswald [18:04] Alffred isn't online. He might have had a last minute emergency. [18:05] *** BRB_CDen_Skylooker is now known as CDen_Skylooker [18:05] I'm back [18:05] Plan E is where me and Tom go over to his house and beat the living pancreatic fluid out of him, btw. :) [18:05] *** Jester is now known as CPCO_LoraKor [18:05] * Savant is afk for a sec but go ahead ^_^ [18:05] LOL [18:05] * Phantom shuts up now. :) [18:05] *** Tinky is now known as L1SL_Lane [18:05] LCARS, let's get this show on the road! :) [18:05] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_LoraKor has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [18:05] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to 'U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901 =/\= Sim in progress!' [18:05] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [18:05] ::attn:: [18:06] Which squadron are you leading? :) [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] Wonder why I'm the only one that that works consistently for? ;) Welcome, everyone! Tonight, we (mostly) wrap up our part of the joint sim. Without any further ado... [18:06] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [18:06] Stardate 240005.22: "Patriots in our Midst", Part 4, by Ragarok and Jester. [18:07] SUMMARY: Where is Ragarok? Storm wind. [18:07] Lt. Commander Ragarok has been kidnapped by a Romulan patriot! With the help of the Professor's cousin, Senator Rhagarokk and a Starfleet Intelligence officer, Commander Ramses Overdark, the Coronado has chased the kidnapper into the past. Ragarok's kidnapper, tr'Idran, was able to forcibly extract the Professor's knowledge of applied temporal physics. [18:07] Coro herself was sent into the past by V[ce Admiral Brian Aldur using something called the "Jaunt" drive. Arriving around 2161, the Coro came into the past only to discover that we had arrived two days late! A deception involving the Senator failed so Coro fell back to "Plan B," putting a Secret Service strike team aboard the Romulan Swarm vessel. [18:07] The team was partially successful. Though tr'Idran and the runabout escaped back into the present, the team was able to remove the Romulan Commander's memories and destroy the future data she had accumulated. With the Romulan Swarm now under attack by an Earth task group, it is likely the timeline has been protected. We now turn our attention to rescuing Ragarok himself. [18:07] OOC Notes: Tonight's sim concludes Coronado's part in a combined sim featuring Coro, the SSS Duj Roj and SSS Firehawk, and one ship from the Rihannsu Star Republic, the SNR Fvullhajun Ra`Duilh ("Quantum Fury"). Duj Roj remained in 2400 to defend the Federation border. A SSS team from the Firehawk is currently aboard Coronado. [18:07] ack [18:07] ack [18:07] ack [18:07] ack [18:07] ack [18:07] ack [18:07] ack [18:07] ack [18:07] * Savant tries to type "ack" with a bandaged finger [18:07] ack [18:07] ack [18:07] <> [18:08] ooo, i can feel my pulse in my finger [18:08] I think that's straightforward enough. :) Any questions? [18:08] <<::pokes Jester:: that's "SRR Fvullhajun Ra'Dhuil">> [18:08] << ;) >> [18:08] Whoops. Sorry. ::chuckles:: [18:08] nope ^_^ [18:08] None at this time sir. [18:08] I got one little question Cap'n [18:08] Yes, Lieutenant? [18:09] well, never mind, I'll pvt msg you, sir [18:09] none for now [18:09] Um.. [18:09] um? [18:09] BTW, if it's not obvious enough, the Senator was also rescued from the Swarm ship. I know that happened in-sim last week, but I forgot to put it in the teaser, too. [18:10] "Duj Roj remained in 2400"? [18:10] Yeah. [18:10] Yep, that's right. [18:10] It was 2399 up until January of this year. ;-) [18:10] *** Korin|MIBonNBC (jhinson@athens-226.cconnect.net) has left #uss-coronado [18:10] Just like on all my other sims, time continues to pass. ;) [18:10] ::blinks:: Okay, nm. Going nuts ;) I thought you were referring to him being back in the early era. [18:10] ::chuckles:: can we start? [18:10] ::chuckles:: OK. With that settled... [18:11] * CPCO_LoraKor =/\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =/\= [18:11] *** L2SL_Curcio is now known as [L2SL_Curcio] [18:11] ::enters the bridge and walks over to the Lora:: [18:11] <[L2SL_Curcio]> +com+ Lt. Lane, I'm right behind you! [18:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:11] =.\ction= Coronado rockets toward the class K planetoid. [18:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:11] *** L1SL_Lane is now known as [L1SL_Lane] [18:11] *> ::Heading to Engineering:: [18:11] ::sits at the SCI pannel, tapping away:: [18:11] +com+ Curcio, I think we've got the timeline back on track. You can return to base anytime. [18:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:11] * Savant stands on the bridge, looking rather content and a little shimmery today [18:12] ::turns to look at the holographic tactical display projected from his console:: [18:12] ::paces near the holographic tank on the Bridge:: Commander Overdark, lifesign readings on the planetoid? [18:12] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::pulls his fighter up and around, closing in on the Coronado, matching her course:: [18:12] ::maintains an easy gaze on the screen and controls, nonchalant about the whole endeavor, really:: [18:12] ::nods at Savant, but waits on the Captain:: [18:12] * Savant nods pleasantly to TPrax ^_^ [18:12] ::taps in and pulls up the scan logs:: aye sir... a few on the far side [18:12] ::cuts the communications monitoring of the engaging swarm, returning the processing power to the queue:: [18:13] *>::studies some advanced tactics to amuse herself in her quarters:: [18:13] ::stands arms crossed on the bridge:: [18:13] ::nods:: As soon as you know. ::turns to T'Prax:: Yes, Lieutenant? [18:13] <[L2SL_Curcio]> +com+ Acknowledged. ::flies in line behind Lane:: [18:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:13] ::intiates a communcations sweep of the surrounding area, looking for any kind of rogue comm signal....nothing:: [18:13] <[L1SL_Lane]> +com+ Lane to Coronado, requesting landing clearance. [18:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:13] ::looks at his CO:: Uh, sir I need to speak with you, privately if possible. It is urgent. [18:13] ::nods:: Major Ironside, you have the Bridge. ::waves T'Prax toward the Ready Room:: [18:14] ::follows the captain:: [18:14] ::runs a few commands through the computer, making sure his back up plans are in place:: [18:14] ::nods and turns, rising out of his chair and grasping the PADD with Oswald's transfer papers as he heads towards the centre chair:: [18:14] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::pulls in directly behind the Coronado, engines eating up space between the fighter and the massive starship:: [18:14] E> ::Looked in for the CEO so he could report for duty:: [18:14] * Savant coughs lightly and clasps her hands behind her back, an image of serenity [18:14] =.\ction= Coro's aft shuttlebay opens as the frigate continues at warp, a somewhat scary sight for those in the bay itself. [18:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:15] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::shakes his head:: +com+ Lane to Curico... looks like we're doing this the hard way, Lieutenant. [18:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:15] RR> ::enters the RR and crosses to the replicator:: Tea, peppermint. ::glances at T'Prax:: Would you like something, Lieutenant [18:15] RR> Raktijino please. [18:15] <[L2SL_Curcio]> ::keys in his docking request after Lane:: +com+ Ah, but this is the fun way. ::chuckles:: Be careful. [18:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:15] ::sits in the chair and looks at the holotank for a moment, displaying the incoming fighters, then looks down at the PADD and begins scrolling through the information, signing various documents:: [18:15] ::steps behind Overdark:: Well, we'll soon have your mission complete... just WHY did you need to see my... cousin anyway? [18:16] E> ::Looked in for the *AEO* so he could report for duty:: [18:16] <> [18:16] <> [18:16] <[L1SL_Lane]> +com+ Fun... ::rolls 360* and pushes the fighter forward even faster:: ... I've got your fun right here. [18:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:16] RR> ::nods and turns back to the replicator:: And a raktajino. ::removes both beverages, and passes one to T'Prax:: What can I do for you, T'Prax? [18:16] * Savant flickers out of being with a fint buzzing sounds and a crackling whiff of ozone [18:16] ::watches the shuttle launch with a keener interest than usual; it might have something to do with the fact that Coro's at warp this time:: [18:16] ::raises an eyebrow looking at the Senator:: he put in word that he wanted to talk to the SFI..finaly. We have been wishing to discuss matters involving the Rie`Krannsu for some time..as we have almost no data on it [18:17] ::watches history fulfilling itself off in the distance:: Its so much more different then reading it in a history book, thats for sure [18:17] *>::adds a few more interesting sentences to her report on tactics and then heads to the bridge:: [18:17] ::glances up again at the holotank as the fighters continue to close, but looks back down at the PADD, nonchalant about the manouever:: [18:17] E> Well Is there a senior officer in engineering [18:17] RR> ::takes his drink:: Sir...We have had a problem with the Jaunt drive. For some odd reason, she isn't responding to any of the pre-activation codes. [18:17] <[L2SL_Curcio]> ::grins and pursues:: +com+ After you, Lieutenant. [18:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:17] =.\ction= On the tactical display, the first rounds of the Swarm/task group fight get under way, with the Earth ships firing long-range missiles, the Romulans countering with plasma mortars. [18:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:18] The Rei'Krannsu, eh? I am na sure he will be too talkative. [18:18] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::cuts forward thrust and sets the fighter down just to starboard of center, allowing room for the others to land:: [18:18] ::nods:: that is what i would assume...but still, any data is valued [18:18] <[L2SL_Curcio]> ::shifts in his seat as he programs the warp to sublight velocity change:: Hmph.. [18:18] ENS Taylor> E>::looks at Skylooker:: The chief went to the bridge Cadet, what can I do for you? [18:18] *** [L1SL_Lane] is now known as L1SL_Lane [18:19] RR> ::frowns and takes a sip of his drink:: What do you mean, it's not accepting them? [18:19] E> I'm was reporting for duty sir. [18:19] * Savant reappears again, with a large hologrpahic data padd in front of her this time [18:19] Well, I can tell you a lot of what you need to know... the Romulan Special forces are fairly subserviant to the Galae, and do a lot of missions for the Science Fleet... [18:19] SB> +com+ Bridge, Thunderbird 02 is home. The others are coming in now. [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] ::enters the bridge and heads over to Ironside:: sir? [18:20] ::looks up from the PADD as he taps in the last needed signature:: Yes Cadet? [18:20] <[L2SL_Curcio]> 'ere goes. ::slowly inches his fighter closer to the fighter bay, reading off the distance as he goes in:: Three, two, one.. ::reverses his engines once he gets into the shuttlebay and waits for the fighter to coast its way into dock:: [18:20] RR> As you ordered, I began to power up the components to the Jaunt drive and initiated pre-launch. However, the main computer says that there are files missing. And the EEH has reported that half of the Jaunt drive software is...wormed, sir. [18:20] *** [L2SL_Curcio] is now known as L2SL_Curcio [18:20] ::grins:: i was hoping for a more relable source of data professor [18:20] ENS Taylor> E>::nods:: Understood Cadet, assume your duties then. [18:20] ::hold out the padd to him:: my report on tactics sir... [18:20] RR> ::frowns even more:: Lieutenant, without that drive, we're trapped here. Can you clear the software? [18:20] ::takes a deep breath:: Phew. ::begins to upload information from his Spectre to the Coronado's main computer:: [18:21] SB> ::opens the cockpit and climbs out of his fighter, sitting grinning on the cockpit's edge as Curico lands:: [18:21] ::shrug:: I was in the RK for longer than he was... [18:21] ::arches an eyebrow and takes the report, giving it a cursory glance:: So soon, Cadet? [18:21] << Ack, tack an SB> on that >> [18:21] E> Ty sir. ::Walked to a console and read:: Hummm! [18:21] SB> ::watches as the computer finishes the uplink and grabs his flight PADD:: [18:21] * Savant hums quietly as she correlates data, the sound rather pleasant but having a distinctive electrical hum [18:21] {{not the right RK though my friend...}} [18:21] ::nods:: yes sir... I remember most of it from previous readings... just needed to be refreshed... [18:21] SB> +taps+ Lane to Dalton, I'm home. Is the package safe? [18:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:22] +taps+ Of course, Mr. Lane. You may pay me as soon as you are able. [18:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:22] SB> ::pops open the cockpit and waves to Lane:: Nice landing there! ::trips and lands on the shuttlebay deck with a light thunk:: [18:22] RR> No sir. To do so would cause the worm to spread to the rest of the computer. [18:22] ::gives it a little more of a quick reading and hmmms, then looks up:: Very well. The Spectre flight has returned, you might want to report to Lieutenant Curcio and tell him you're one his new tech crew for his squadron [18:23] ::nods:: yes sir [18:23] SB> ::grins at Curico:: +taps+ Thanks, Mr. Dalton. Lane out. ::hops down and moves towards the lockers:: [18:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:23] SB> ::turns red and stands up:: Heh. ::grins sheepishly:: I must still be a bit jittery from the mission. [18:23] E> ::Looked print of curiosity:: Well. ::Took a repair kit and walked in the Sensor console direction:: [18:23] RR> Damn. ::frowns:: Can we replace the programming in the drive? Load in the Professor's equations, perhaps, and use something else for propulsion? [18:23] ::exits the bridge and goes to the shuttle bay:: [18:23] SB> ::rubs his face and heads toward the briefing room:: [18:24] ::taps his foot impatiently:: When are we going to get there? Each second Ragarok stays in the past the bigger chance he has of altering the future by, say, blowing up the planet he's on [18:24] * Savant drums her fingers thoughtfully on her holographic padd, concentrating her processing power [18:24] RR> Unfortunately sir, it seems that this worm was programmed to attack both the Jaunt drive and Ragarok's notes. But as I reported earlier sir, my backup plan is waiting for your orders sir. [18:24] ::hears a beep:: +taps+ Captain, i have the lifeorms locked n [18:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] ::tucks Oswald's PADD under his arm and hands off the transfer report PADD to a yeoman, pulling up a post-flight report for the Marine Spectres:: [18:25] ETA, Mr. Dejat? [18:25] ::scans the ddata on his pad:: <,crap brb>> [18:25] ::glances down quickly at his panel:: Not long now, sir. Two, maybe three minutes. [18:25] SB-RR> ::sits down to write up his duty log:: [18:25] E> ::Took out a Isolinear phase inverter and passed it on the console surface:: [18:25] ::nods:: Go into geosynchronous orbit above the life signs once we arrive. Daren, gain preliminary transporter lock as soon as you can, and see if you can identify them. [18:26] RR> ::nods, still frowning:: Very well. Get on it. We're going to need those notes, however. Perhaps Ragarok stored them off-line. [18:26] ::nods at the order:: Aye Sir... [18:26] SB> ::changes back out of his flight suit and into his duty uniform:: [18:26] RR> +taps+ Lora Kor to Savant. [18:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:26] SB> ::knocks on the door to the sb-rr:: [18:26] * Savant 's voice drifts into the ready room eerily, without a warning, "Yes Captain?" [18:26] ::gets the transporter system warmed up:: [18:26] SB-RR> ::hears the chime:: Come in. ::stands up to face the visitor:: [18:27] ::nods absently and prepares for the maneuver, watching the countdown intently; for some reason, he's had to rely on instruments more than intuition on this mission--why is anyone's guess:: [18:27] <> [18:27] SB-RR> ::enters and looks at Curcio:: I was told to report to that I'm part of your new tech crew, sir.. [18:27] *> ::walks out into the corridor, heading for his quarters:: [18:27] ::looks down as Overdark's information appears on the command display:: Daren, we have 41 life forms down there. 40 Ori and 1 Romulan. Try to identify the Romulan and see if it's the good professor. [18:28] SB-RR> ::nods and smiles, offers his hand:: Welcome, Mister.. ::trails off:: [18:28] ::looks up:: Ori? [18:28] RR> +taps+ ::chuckles:: Savant, did Ragarok keep his notes anywhere other than the main computer? We need a copy of them, preferably in some isolated format. An isolinear rod, perhaps. [18:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:28] RR> Captain...I should mention that this plan would practically entail the destruction of the Slipstream core. It is not designed to handle the pressures we are about to force upon it. [18:28] << ::grabs his SIM Eraser and changes that to Miss:: >> [18:28] ::nods:; yes sir...the transporters are ready...running indentification protocols now [18:28] ::listens to Ironside's report:: Ori? Those khlee! We need to get Ragarok off of there ASAP... [18:28] Sir i would strongly not engaging the Ori if possible... they are amungst the most potnet psi users in the galaxy ::frowns looking back to his data:: [18:29] E> ::three little sound came out of the tools until..........the strange one:: Oh! Problem. Ah! It's a burn circuit. [18:29] SB-RR> ::shakes Curcio's hand:: Zunite Oswald [18:29] <<::chuckles:: Mister is still an acceptable salutation for the Marines, regardless>> [18:29] *** CdtPythona (pythona_@1Cust59.tnt6.erie.pa.da.uu.net) has joined #uss-coronado [18:29] *** CdtPythona is now known as Pythona [18:29] * Savant 's serene smile can almost be heard, "yes Captain, he has several bioneural gel diskettes in his quarters." [18:29] :;hears the tactical alarm behind him and turns to look:: Sir! My tactical sensors have picked up three Ori escort vessels in low orbit...they will detect us in less than 15 minutes [18:29] ::frowns, looking back at the Senator and Overdark:: Our knowledge of the Ori is fairly limited. Could you give us a refresher? [18:29] RR> ::nods again:: I understand, Lieutenant, but we don't have much of a choice. Get to work. [18:30] SB-RR> ::nods:: Nick Curcio. ::places his PADD down on the table:: Let me introduce you to the rest of the ground crew. ::motions his way toward the door:: [18:30] RR> +taps+ Savant, make a copy of one of the disks and take it to Engineering. Mr. T'Prax will have need of it. [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:30] SB-RR> ::follows Curcio:: [18:30] ::drops the ship out of warp and assumes a discreet geosynchronous orbit:: [18:30] RR>::looks at the captain:: Sir...I gave you that report this morning. The Slipstream Drive is already primed... [18:30] ::comments to no one in particular:: As you can see, we're here. [18:30] ::glances at Daren, then nods:: Dejat, see if you can delay that discovery. [18:30] ""tightens his lip:: they an kill with their minds, and are, in general, evenly matched with vulcanoid lifeorms for strength [18:31] E> ::Pass the Isolinear phase inverter again and again:: That should be better. ::Smile:: [18:31] ::turns back to the transporter system and analyzes the romulan life signs:: The romulan life sign is indeed the Professor, Major [18:31] ::nods and reacts instantly, angling the Coro so that its minimum aspect ratio is presented and begins slowly sidling away from the ship:: [18:31] * Savant disappears from the bridge with a flash as her responce is heard in the ready room, "Of course Sir, immediately ^_^" [18:31] SB> ::walks over and makes a "gather 'round" signal with his fist:: [18:31] ::thinking for a second, then begins talking to himself:: Of course! The Ori's null cores make it next to impossible to time travel... [18:31] * Savant reappears in the professor's quarters, right beside the diskettes. [18:31] RR> ::nods:: Very well, Lieutenant. Carry on. [18:32] SB>::smiles at some of the tech crew that she knows:: [18:32] ::plucks the correct disk from it's holder and places it into a reader:: [18:32] *** Pythona has quit IRC (Client exited) [18:32] RR>::lingers a second, wanting to say something else, but then leaves:: [18:32] Q> ::enters his quaters and sits at his desk's small computer terminal, preparing an second report to add to the one that he gave to Dalton:: [18:32] ::looks at the Senator:: So what are they doing here? [18:32] RR> ::exits the RR and heads for Ironside:: Report, Major. [18:32] ::mutters:: It'd be nice to have a cloaking device. [18:32] Working with Idran, I'd imagine... and hence why they wanted Ragarok. [18:33] ::walks over to Dejat:: Mr. Dejat, are you busy? [18:33] ::makes a motion towards the Planet in the holtank with his head:: We've arrived sir. Three Ori vessels in low orbit, along with 40 Ori and one Romulan on the planet. ::vacates the centre seat:: [18:33] ::walks by Dejat on the way by to Ironside:: Fortunately we do, Commander. ::winks:: [18:33] * Savant disappears once more.. in Engineering, a faint hissing sound enters, becoming louder [18:33] Or trying to set up the Rihannsu as the ruling race of the futur so that they cold have one the RSR/RSE war for themselves 6 months ago ::looks at the senator:: [18:33] SB> Gentlemen, this is Cadet Oswald. ::gives a slight nod in her direction:: She'll be joining you in the service of these fine fighters. ::motions toward the docked Spectres:: Please make her feel welcome. [18:33] ::glances up at T'Prax and smirks:: A bit, yes. ::notices Lora Kor's comment:: Then how, pray tell, will this Ori notice us? [18:33] ::drops into the chair:: Very well. Battle stations. ::glances up at Ironside:: Major, your boys available? [18:33] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as the ship's alert status changes to red . [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:34] Always, Commander. [18:34] <> [18:34] ::turns to face the weapons console and runs all changes status to 'armed':: [18:34] * Savant appears as the hiss becomes a loud "pop" [18:34] Q> ::sighs hearing the klaxon and transmits the report and an additional 5000 credits to Dalton:: [18:34] ::nods:: Get them ready. ::turns to Dejat:: With any luck at all, they won't notice us until they're already in the midst of falling down. [18:34] ::looks around before saying:: When you have a minute Fornan, I need your help in Engineering ::takes his Engineering station at the back of the bridge:: [18:34] ::looks at Overdark:: Of course! Change the course of the civil war... it's devious and has to be stopped. [18:34] SB> ::eyes quickly dart toward the alert:: That's our cue! ::looks to Oswald:: Looks like we don't have time for introductions. Grab Jenkins over there, he'll show you the ropes. ::turns back to the crew:: OK, get these Spectres ready to fly! ::runs back to the lockers:: [18:35] ::looks at Rhagarokk knowing the Humans would be killed if they got into a scrap with the Ori:: professor...do you, per chance, know how to rig up a psi-shield like the Rie`krannsu have been rumored to have? [18:35] *> ::rushes back to the shuttlebay and pulls his flight suit on again:: [18:35] ::moves over to the Mission Ops console and runs some quick orders through the comm system to the company commanders and platoon leaders, putting one company on full standby, and the other in preparation phase:: [18:35] SB> ::follows Jenkins around and helps the get the fighter ready:: [18:35] ::raises an eyebrow, both in regards to the Captain's comment as well as T'Prax's use of his first name, which among Cardassians is a rather disrespectful thing to do without having given prior permission?:: [18:35] * Savant frowns slightly at the quiescent engineering [18:35] <> [18:35] Captain: All systems are functioning normally. [18:35] ::heads into the turbolift:: Armoury. [18:35] ::increases his pace as he walks over to the computer station:: Computer, reason for red alert? [18:36] In fact, I do... I helped invent ship- wide versions in battles where I come from. [18:36] SB> Curico! Any word on what's going on? [18:36] ::nods:: Thank you, Lieutenant T'Prax. Mr. Daren, transfer to standard view and give me a weapons check. [18:36] E> ::hear the Red alert and put away his repair kit for the ship status console:: Dawn. [18:36] ::nods at the screen:: then i sugest you go to the captain with that information...because they will need it soon [18:36] ::yelling:: Captain, allow me access to your science lab, I can rig up some devices to put us on more equal ground with the Ori [18:36] Aye Sir ::transfers holodisplay to standard:: Running weapons check [18:37] SB> ::looks up at Lane:: No, not yet. The ground crew is prepping the fighters for flight. Not sure if we're going this round, though. [18:37] ::activates all weapon systems, conducting readiness tests:: [18:37] ::glances at the Senator and nods:: Thank you, Senator. That would be much appreciated. [18:37] SB> ::looks at the computer summary:: Battle stations.. ::looks down, having not changed out of his flight suit yet:: [18:37] * Savant notes the red alert, and transfers off to the bridge... she appears with a trademark crashing sounds and flash of light [18:37] ::runs off the bridge towards the science lab:: [18:37] SB> ::nods and leans against his locker:: Well, you know where to find me. ::closes his eyes:: [18:37] SB> +taps+ Major, what's the situation? [18:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:37] SB> ::nods:: [18:37] ::leans forward and examines the display:: I'm showing a gigawatt forcefield on the surface, under which is a cavern, inside which is the Professor and the Ori. That basically correct, Mr. Daren? [18:38] ::stands up watching the holo tank:: sir... i would suges that shields be rotated into the Omega band... otherwise, you might as not try engaging them in combat with the ori. [18:38] ::reports on the weapons check:: Phasers armed and ready, quantum torpedoes locked and ready to fire... [18:38] ::looks over the gigawatt forcefield's configuration:: Uh, sir, I think I may have a solution for that forcefield. [18:38] Science> Of course, all the parts where I would have put them... ::quickly sets out to work:: [18:38] Arm>::walks into the armoury, immediately heading for one of the large suits of power armour:: +taps+ The Captain has put us on high alert, but I haven't the details on our job just yet. Standby. [18:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] ::looks at his display:: Correct sir...I'm having trouble locating the field generator though [18:39] ::nods at T'Prax:: So do I, and it's called a flight of Spectres. The time for subtlety has passed. ::nods at Daren:: [18:39] +taps+ Major Ironside, from Bridge. [18:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] * Savant folds her arms together, watching complacently [18:39] +taps+ Ironside. [18:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] ::raises an eyebrow at the captain but follows orders:: Aye sir... [18:40] SB> Jenkins> Ah, Oswald, wus it? Could ye hand me that electrospanner ther-ah? [18:40] +taps+ Major, we're showing a forcefield on the surface, underground facility just below it with all targets there. I recommend a Spectre strike on the forcefield, followed by a strike by your boys underground. We'll take care of the orbital ships from up here. Concur? [18:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:40] ::keeps an eye on the Ori scout, not liking the situation at all:: [18:40] +taps+ Acknowledged, Captain. How much manouevering room is there underground? [18:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:40] SB> ::hand Jenkins a electrospanner:: it really looks like these ships could use a good refiting sir... [18:41] SB> ::opens one eye, watching Oswald closely:: [18:41] ::is allready tapping on a wall display, organizing routes of attack and beamdown points:: [18:41] < all of those>> [18:41] ::locks targeting scanners on the orbiting ships and plots the optimal course changes for firing arc:: [18:41] SB> Jenkins> Aye, ye say so, eh? ::pats the fighter affectionately:: They do the job fine 'n they're tougher than they lo-ok. [18:42] ::gently kicks the RCS thrusters in, jetting still further from the Ori ship without drawing attention:: [18:42] SB> ::glances at Lane, smiles and then goes back to helping Jenkins:: oh I know they're tough... but you figure they could probably use a few new parts... [18:42] +taps+ Looks fairly open, but don't concentrate on wiping out Ori so much as getting the Professor out. We can always bombard the surface if it comes to that. [18:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:42] Science> ::putting the finishing touches on a small object:: One down, many to go... ::wipes sweat from his brow:: [18:43] SB> Jenkins> ::quickly finishes his work and stands up:: OK, this 'ere one is clear for flight. Just pop o'er to that computer panel they-re and set i' up to launch. [18:43] Arm> +taps+ Roger that bridge. Ironside out. [18:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:43] SB> ::nods to Jenkins and does as he says:: [18:43] ::stands up:: Mr. Dejat, Mr. Daren, the goal here isn't so much to destroy the Ori as it is to slip our team in and distract them long enough to get the Professor out. Any suggestions? [18:43] * Savant frowns slightly and disappears with a "pop" [18:44] E> ::Continu watching the ship generel status console:: [18:44] Arm>::gets all the powersuits up and running, getting into one himself while continuing to organize the strike on a wall monitor:: +taps+ Ironside to Curcio. [18:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:44] ::turns his chair around to face the Captain and crosses his arms:: We could always hack into their systems and attempt to scramble their sensor readings for a few moments by forcing a diagnostic. [18:44] SB> Jenkins> ::moves over to the next fighter, giving Curcio and Lane a slight nod as he goes by:: Un more fighter to go, you two can go board yuhs if ya'd like. [18:45] SB> +taps+ Curcio here, go ahead, Major. [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:45] Science> ::placing an object in the replicator:: Computer, scan this, and duplicate as much as possible [18:45] ::chuckles slyly:: That's a thought... +taps+ Bridge to Senator Rhagarokk. [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:45] SB> ::moves towards his fighter, grabbing a tool kit on his way over:: [18:45] ::looks over his panel:: I wonder if we could disable the ships somehow using a modified phaser pulse...but if they see our ship won't the timeline be affected? [18:45] SB> ::finishes setting the fighter for launch and then moves to the next fighter and helps prep that:: [18:45] Science> +taps+ Rhagarokk here [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:45] +taps+ How advanced are Ori sensors, would you say? [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:45] Arm> +taps+ Lieutenant, we have a forcefield generator on the surface of that planet that needs to be removed, I'm feeding you the location now for an airstrike. [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] SB> ::takes a phaser rifle from the weapons locker and jogs his way to the fighter:: +taps+ Acknowledged.. ::throws his rifle into the cockpit and climbs the ladder, taking care not to trip this time:: [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] Science> +taps+ Very advanced, but largely an unknown quantity... they have been known to detect cloaked ships sometimes and not others [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] ::taps away at his console:: [18:46] Arm> ::finishes getting into the mechanized power armour and takes the oversized pulse rifle off the rack, turning around to notice Lane:: Coming along, Lieutenant? ::chambers the first plasma casing with a loud clack:: [18:46] +taps+ Understood, Senator, thank you... and what kind of recreational technology do they use? [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:47] << Is Lane in the armory or the shuttlebay? >> [18:47] SB> ::climbs into his fighter, throwing the tool kit in behind his seat:: [18:47] <> [18:47] +taps+ Recreational Technology? It's not something we generally study, but they are very advanced in Psionics, I'd imagine it would have something to do with that... [18:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:47] SB> ::secures his rifle in a side compartment in the cockpit:: Computer, power up engines. [18:47] SB> ::finishes with the last fighter and goes to the panel to set it up for launch:: [18:47] ::grins even more:: +taps+ Thank you, Senator, you've been very helpful. Lora Kor out. [18:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:48] ::turns to the Captain:: Sir, I think I have a plan to diable the Ori ships without letting them see us and disrupting the timeline... [18:48] SB> ::gives a nod the flight crew:: Bang-up job, gentlemen. Clear us to go. ::closes the cockpit and starts going over Ironside's plan:: [18:48] ::his tapping has taken on a musical theme, sounds like "La Cucaracha":: [18:48] ::turns, still smiling:: Let's see if you're thinking the same thing I'm thinking, Lieutenant. Let's hear it. [18:48] Science> What a puzzling man... well, back to work [18:48] SB> ::Activates systems:: +taps+ Curico, what's the word? My pre-flight's complete - we goin' or not? [18:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:49] Arm>::looks around, noting the readiness of the marines in the armoury:: Allright, listen up. Power suited marines down first. Seize the entrances to the facility, then bring down the remaining platoons to hold them. We'll advance and consolidate until we find the Professor. [18:49] SB> ::talks to the tech crew about some technical aspects of the fighters:: [18:49] *** L1SL_Lane has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer) [18:49] *** L1SL_Lane (tinky_2001@dialup- 209.245.203.61.Houston1.Level3.net) has joined #uss-coronado [18:49] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v L1SL_Lane [18:49] Computer recognizes L1SL_Lane. Authorization codes enabled. [18:50] ::motions to his display:: If we position the ship here ::points, out of sensor range of the Ori patrol:: and use the holographic defense system to create an image of a ship from the romulan swarm here ::points within sensor range:: I can send a modified phaser pulse through the hologram and hit the ships...it would appear as if the romulans have fired....but the timing and firing arc will have to be precise [18:50] SB> +taps+ Ironside has cleared us to go. We've got a field generator to bomb, not sure if we're sticking around to give air support. ::pauses a moment:: Are you sure you not to tired to go on this hop, I can have another pilot fly for you, if necessary.. [18:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:50] SB> +taps+ Roger, I'm good to go. [18:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:50] << Are you sure you're not too .. (Lots of typos there..) >> [18:50] ::claps his hands:: Bravo! Very nearly what I was thinking. Mr. Dejat, set it up. However, I'd like to add one wrinkle. [18:50] I could easily load an image of a romulan swarm ship into the holographic matrix of the defense system...it shouldn't be much of a problem [18:50] Science> +taps+ Rhagarokk to Lora Kor, the Psi-blockers are ready for your marines, I can beam them right to your armory [18:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:50] Arm> +taps+ Bridge, amoury. [18:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:51] ::nods:: Wrinkle away sir [18:51] ::crosses to the Tactical station:: While we have them distracted, can you lay a field of torpedoes here, here, and here? ::points to the current patrol positions of the ships:: When they realize they're chasing ghosts, they'll go back to their patrol... sooner or later. ::grins slyly:: [18:51] ::still facing the two, his arms crossed:: [18:51] SB> +taps+ Ok, keep sharp. Three man flight, you, me, and Ruzyho. Flight plan is iin your computer. [18:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:51] ::leans over Daren's chair:: I just want some free-floating mines. Can you do it? [18:52] ::nods and smiles:: For you sir...anything ;) [18:52] SB> +taps+ Roger, loading up now. [18:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:52] SB> +taps+ Spectre Flight to Coronado. Clearance to launch. ::checks his harness and takes a quick glance at his computer displays:: [18:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:52] ::turns and begins modifying the torpedoes to act ad free floating mines:: [18:52] ::begins setting up the necessary holograms and phaser modifications:: [18:52] << Erm, bridge. Sorry there. Messing up quite a bit this evening. >> [18:52] ::frowns from in front of the SCI post:: captain.. ::whispers:: the Ori will not be effected by mines..and will not be able to escape to the future either [18:52] ::chuckles:: Very well. +taps+ Major Ironside, from Bridge. Major, I'd like your Spectres to go in covering themselves with their holographic cloaks until they're just over the target. There's a good chance the Ori won't think of using holograms to defend ourselves. [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:53] ::monitors the activity in Engineering as his console bleeps "Music of the Night":: [18:53] ::sends the coordinates of the plan to Dejat's conn station:: [18:53] SB> ::radios for take-off clearance and brings the fighter around, ready to launch:: [18:53] Arm> +taps+ I'll alert them immediately, Captain. We're ready down here, except for information regarding the enemy's weaponry and capabilities. [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:54] ::glances at Overdark:: But do they have any reason to think we don't know that? ::grins:: [18:54] ::nods back Daren's way as he receives the coordinates and begins implementing the emitters and preparing them to activate:: [18:54] +taps+ Senator, proceed with equipping the Marines. They're ready to go. [18:54] ::loads an image of a romulan swarm ship from the long range sensors into the holomatrix of the holo-defense system:: [18:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] Arm> +taps+ ::switches comm channels while he waits for the Captain:: Ironside to Spectre flight, make use of your holographic defense system while you make your run until you're just over the target. The Ori will most likely not expect us to use holographic projections to defend ourselves. [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] ::looks over his station:: Dejat, Tactical is ready whenever you are...I have configured 6 torpedoes to act as free floating mines at the coordinates outlined earlier. [18:55] SB> +taps+ Good idea, Major. I'll update the flight plan. ::sends the update to Lane and Ruzyho:: [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] +taps+ Rhagarokk to Major Ironside... my genius has put together devices for your team to prevent the Ori from mentally destroying you. [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] Just ::taps:: one ::taps another command:: moment...::taps in a final sequence:: All set. [18:56] ::heads back for his chair and drops into it, still looking over at Overdark:: The point here isn't to destroy the Ori... merely to distract them long enough for us to slip in, grab the Professor, and slip back out. With any luck at all, by the time they realize what's happened, we'll be parsecs from here. [18:56] Arm> +taps+ I see, Senator, thank you. What about physically destroying us. We have no information regarding Ori weaponry. [18:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:56] SB> ::nods, hearing the request and taps several controls:: [18:56] ::nods:: Captain...Commander Dejat and I are ready to proceed on your orders... [18:57] SB> ::opens a channel to the shuttlebay crew and to the rest of the Spectre Flight:: This is "Hawk", clearing the shuttlebay.. ::engages his engines and maneuvers out of the shuttlebay:: [18:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:57] Science> +taps+ VERY big rifles, from what I've seen. DO NOT get hit. I'm beaming the psi-blockers right to you [18:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:57] *** L2SL_Curcio is now known as [L2SL_Curcio] [18:57] ::nods at Daren:: Thank you, Lieutenant. Stand by. +taps+ Major Ironside, from Bridge. We're ready. [18:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:57] *** L1SL_Lane is now known as [L1SL_Lane] [18:57] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::blasts out of the shuttlebay, right behind Curico:: [18:58] +taps+ ::attaches one of the psi-blockers to his forearm as they arrive and get distributed:: Bridge, armoury, all ready down here. ::glances at a display:: Spectre flight is proceeding on strike. [18:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:58] +taps+ Very well. Good hunting! [18:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:58] Science> ::beams the devices over:: +taps+ May the elements protect au and get my cousin back safely. [18:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:58] Mr. Daren, Mr. Dejat... proceed. [18:58] Aye Sir... [18:58] ::nods and impliments:: Holograms...go! [18:59] Science> ::exits and enters the TL:: Bridge, hann'yyo [18:59] =.\ction= A Romulan Swarm and a Swarm carrier ship seem to stumble into the system and begin falling toward the planetoid... [18:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:59] <[L2SL_Curcio]> +com+ Tight formation. Remember, we'll be in atmospheric flight for a good portion of this hop. [18:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:59] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::taps his controls and grabs his stick, easing it back gently as he applies ever-increasing thrust:: [18:59] ::turns to the firing controls:: Torpedoes firing...they will stop and hold steady in the vicinity of the holograms. [18:59] ::leans forward and watches, crossing his fingers:: +com+ Coronado to T-Birds... proceed on mission. [18:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:59] E> ::walked around engineering:: {{all seem ok}} [19:00] ::fires torpedoes:: [19:00] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo spread, which disperses and hammers its target! [19:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:00] =.\ction= The Ori ships break formation, heading for the Romulan ships, shields lighting up as they go... [19:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:00] <[L2SL_Curcio]> +com+ Acknowledged. ::hits full thrust and enters the planet's atmosphere surrounded by fire:: [19:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:00] ::montiors the status of the torps and the holos:: [19:00] ::keeps a close eye on the helm, in case this doesn't work:: [19:01] ::grins, continuing to cross his fingers:: Stand by for high speed mine-laying orbit... and... go! [19:01] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::puts his fighter into a steep dive, closely following Curico's:: [19:01] No sign that they have any clue we are here... [19:01] ::nods at Daren:: Lay me some mines, Mr. Daren. Use everything we have loaded. [19:01] ::nods:: Mines ready.... [19:01] AT1>::transfers through the enlargened door for the power suits into the Assault Transporter room, stepping up onto the pad and checking his enlargened pulse rifle once more to ensure its readiness:: [19:01] ::firing mines:: [19:01] ::watches all the Tactical action:: [19:01] <[L2SL_Curcio]> +com+ Bringing weapons systems and HGDS online. Our target is 8000 km out. [19:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:02] +taps+ Marines, from Bridge. Approximately 30 seconds. Stand by... [19:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:02] <[L1SL_Lane]> +com+ Roger, Flight Leader - target at 7900 km, mark [19:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:02] =.\ction= The Ori open up on the holograms, which are "destroyed" right and left. The backwash from their weapons rocks the Coronado. [19:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:02] ::enters on the bridge, and sits down by science to watch the action:: [19:03] Arm> +taps+ Standing by. ::sets the firing selector switch to four thousand rounds per minute:: [19:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:03] ::takes his hand off the trigger:: Mine spread finsihed...that's what I had loaded [19:03] ::nods, hanging on grimly:: Commander Dejat, bring us back to transport position! [19:03] Aye. ::does so, with surprising speed and accuracy:: [19:03] <[L2SL_Curcio]> ::turns on the holograms and signals the other two Spectres to do the same:: [19:04] *** Senator_tr`Rhagarokk is now known as [CRSI_tr`Ragarok] [19:04] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::activates the HGDS:: +com+ Activating Holographic Defensive System. Locking weapons on target. Forward shields to maximum. [19:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:04] <[L1SL_Lane]> +com+ Ten seconds to target, Flight Leader. [19:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:05] <[L2SL_Curcio]> ::grins as he looks back to see "twelve" Spectres coming in for the bombing run:: +com+ Our target is coming up over this hill.. [19:05] ::turns to the transporter controls, locates and isolates the Professor's life signs:: [19:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:05] AT1>::brings up his rifle to firing position and drops to one knee with one row of marines, the row behind remaining standing, so that twelve pulse rifles are arrayed in two staggered lines:: [19:05] Mr. Daren, stand by to beam the team in. [19:06] Aye sir...signals locked and standing by [19:06] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::adjusts shields and brings weapons to full power:: +com+ Ground charges ready, Flight Leader. Standing by to fire in four, three,... [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] =.\ction= The Spectres open fire, seemingly from everywhere. The Ori weapons try to fire back, sometimes scoring near misses on the fighters, mostly missing. [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] <[L2SL_Curcio]> ::picks up the generator on his sensors:: +com+ Okay, split formation as we go over and begin the attack on Lane's count. [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] <[L2SL_Curcio]> << Oops, guess we're already shooting. >> [19:07] <> [19:07] Sir, I'm picking up some form of EM radiation, it's affecting the transporters... [19:07] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::drops his weapons but rocks as his ship is glanced by a shot:: [19:07] Compensate! Mr. Dejat, beam them in the second that shield goes down! [19:07] <[L2SL_Curcio]> ::targets their generator and starts attacking:: [19:07] *** Savant has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving) [19:07] ::nods and cuts in even deeper:: [19:07] =.\ction= The Ori apparently realize that they're attacking holograms and start to swing around. [19:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] This is getting a bit out of hand, Captain... [19:08] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::frowns and attemps to compensate for the blow:: [19:08] ::tries to compensate for the radiation:: Sir, I can not, the EM radiation is affecting all bands. I cannot locate a clear frequency [19:08] <[L2SL_Curcio]> ::sends the holograms on a diversion run away from the complex:: [19:08] <[L1SL_Lane]> +com+ Coming about for second run. [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:09] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::pulls the fighter around in a tight loop:: [19:09] ::hangs on:: I understand that, Mr. Dejat, thank you. ::turns to T'Prax:: Unacceptable! Daren, can you beam them in? [19:09] AT1>::adjusts his grip on the rifle using the mechanized handpiece:: As soon as we rematerialize, wait for my order, then open fire. Short bursts only. Any targets that remain after the initial volley will fall to myself and Mr. Gregg. [19:09] E> ::saw something on the sensor console:: computer rewrite all avalable power to transporter now [19:09] =.\ction= The Ori begin firing long-range weapons toward the Coronado... [19:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:09] <[L2SL_Curcio]> +com+ Hopefully he holograms will lead them away.. ::executes a tight turn in his Spectre:: [19:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:09] ::raises an eyebrow, and then tries an unstable frequency:: Daren, use this frequency, it is a bit unstable but it should work. [19:09] ::quickly punches in an evasive, and swings away from the barrage:: [19:10] ::sits at the Sci console:: (M) oy this is going to hurt... [19:10] =.\ction= The Ori weapons on the surface start finding targets... one of the Spectres is blotted out of the sky, the auto-transporter system beaming the cockpit out in the nick of time... [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::pulls up and begins a power dive strafing run on the target:: +com+ Firing phasers and micro-torpedoes. [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] ::turns and looks over the display:: The EM frequency is being emmitted from some building on the surface...permission to fire phasers? [19:10] <[L1SL_Lane]> ::notices the fried fighter, whispering a prayer of thanks that it's not him:: [19:10] <[L2SL_Curcio]> ::starts bombing the generator again:: +com+ 29% and dropping.. ::sees a flash on the side of his cockpit:: +com+ Ruzyho? Ruzyho? Come in! [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] ::nods:: Transfer coordinates to the Spectres as well! [19:10] Aye sir... [19:11] ::begins putting that famous Dejat Stress on the hull of the Coro as he begins performing seemingly-erratic--although in truth quite deliberate--maneuvers that manage to keep the Coro in range of its objectives without getting hit and revealed:: [19:11] +com+ Coronado to Spectre flight...Attention, the target at the following coordinates must be destroyed in order for our team to return to the ship. [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:11]