[18:08] LCARS, let's get moving! [18:08] SIM! [18:08] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_LoraKor has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [18:08] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to 'U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901 =/\= Sim in progress!' [18:08] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +mt [18:08] Talk about what? =) [18:08] ::attn:: [18:08] ::Attn:: [18:08] ::attn:: [18:08] ::ATTTEN:: [18:08] ::attn:: [18:08] ::attn:: [18:08] ::attn:: [18:09] *** Sonya is now known as LJEN_Oswald [18:09] ::attn:: [18:09] OK, welcome everyone! :) You might note we're a little short-handed today. Today is both Canadian Thanksgiving weekend and Yom Kippur. As a result, virtually everyone who isn't here told me they wouldn't be able to make it. ;) [18:09] ::attn:: [18:09] Happy Thanksgiving to those few Canadians who are with us, however. :) [18:10] Weeee. [18:10] Glad you're not letting a major holiday stand between you and the important things, like simming. ;) [18:10] ::rubs his belly full of turkey, stuffing, and pumpking pie:: [18:10] <> [18:10] ::Strifes a giggel at his Col.:: [18:10] A productive Day of Atonement for the Chosen among us, as well. Now then, briefing time. :) [18:11] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [18:11] Stardate 240010.09: "Hypergate", Part 2, by Jester. [18:11] SUMMARY: "Let's press our advantage." [18:11] Coro's current position is the Pandemonium system, in an unknown galaxy, on the far side of a Traxati hypergate. We have travelled here with the bulk of Task Group 5.4, under the command of Vice Admiral Brian Aldur. We are on a reconnaissance mission to determine the motives behind the Traxati and their mysterious enemies, and travelled to this system to conduct that investigation. [18:11] Hypergates are the primary means of travel for the Traxati, and allow their unmanned probes to travel from one system to a gate to another, instantly. However, this hypergate is different from others that Coro has encountered in the past: there are hundreds of biological organisms clinging to it, covering its gravimetric drives. Under normal conditions, these drives control the gate destination. [18:11] The biological organisms are somehow linked to a race of three meter insectoids, who are apparently the Traxati's enemies. We have monitored several of what could only be described as "battles" between Traxati probes and the biological organisms on both sides of the Wormwood gate. The question is, why are Starfleet and other race's ships being hijacked, apparently by both races? [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:11] <> [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:11] <>> [18:11] <> [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:12] You didn't think just ANYONE designed that surgical strike last week, didja? ;) I'm surprised nobody brought up his name. [18:12] With that said, any questions? :) [18:12] Wha? [18:12] *** MjPl_MayTa (CaptMayta@id-25202.ipt.aol.com) Quit (Quit: Leaving) [18:12] ::raises:: [18:13] ::nods:: Lieutenant? [18:13] Are we restarting where we left off? Fighters launched [18:14] We're picking up about a day later. Patrols outside the Pandemonium system haven't been interfered with, and we've been here long enough to secure the Sutherland, clean it up a bit, and start analyzing our LORASON data. [18:14] ::nods:: Thank you [18:14] Of course. Anyone else? [18:14] ::raises:: [18:14] Lieutenant Daren? [18:15] SUtherland was Intrepid class yes? [18:15] < Nebula [18:15] Nebula II. [18:15] ah ok [18:15] Basically just like a Nebula, just faster and a bit more heavily armed. 2390s version of the ship. ;) [18:15] Last chance for questions? [18:16] Umm... [18:16] ::thinking hard:: [18:16] Too late. Sim time. :) [18:16] * CPCO_LoraKor =/\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =/\= [18:16] Ah well [18:16] ::grins and takes the tactical post:: You're relieved Ensign... [18:16] *** L1SL_Wayne is now known as [L1SL_Wayne] [18:17] << ::sits on the saucer in an EVA suit, with swim trunks pulled over the legs and a straw wired in through the helm feeding him Kanar; sits reclined in a gravity-clamped beach chair with sunshades on:: >> [18:17] =.\ction= Task Group 5.4 is maintaining its defensive perimeter, about a light-year on the far side of Pandemonium. Spectre patrols continue to be launched and recovered as the Starfleet group defends its area. [18:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:17] ::sits in her office muttering about stupid away missions:: [18:17] Q> ::leaves to go to engineering:: [18:18] ::enters the Bridge, looking positively chipper this morning:: [18:18] ::plus the tactical console in with the Science consoles, monitoring system patrols:: [18:18] E> ::Walk to Oswald:: Ens Skylooker reporting for duty ma'am. [18:18] *** CLMC_Ironside is now known as [CLMC_Ironside] [18:18] ::glances over his shoulder:: Captain? [18:18] *** L2SLPetrovna is now known as [L2SLPetrovna] [18:18] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::adjusts course to scout Pandemonium:: [18:18] E> ::looks at Sky:: you recovered? [18:18] E> ::goes to office:: reporting for duty maam [18:18] =Description= BTW, anyone not present tonight is assumed to be aboard Sutherland, either making repairs or otherwise getting her travel- worthy. [18:18] Captain on the bridge! [18:18] E> ::looks at Farley:: are you recovered too? [18:19] ::smiles at Daren:: As you were. Good morning, Lieutenant. [18:19] E> yes maam [18:19] E> yes maam [18:19] ::nods to the Captain and returns to his work:: [18:19] <[CLMC_Ironside]> ::speaking with a repair team in Sutherland's main engineering:: Here, the bugs made a mess of the ODN bypass networks when they burst out of the wall onto squad eight, and here they tore up an gravity generatory ambushing squad three. That's about the extent of the internal damage... [18:19] E> ::sighs:: pity... I was thinking we could all take the day off... [18:20] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::glances at the other T-Cats:: +taps+ T-Cat Lead to Coronado. Our ETA is 30 minutes to Pandemonium. [18:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:20] E> sounds good to me [18:20] ::drops into his chair:: Any changes overnight, Lieutenant? [18:20] E> Well on a ship like this I don't think so maam [18:20] <[CLMC_Ironside]> Creman> ::nods and marks the areas on the large display PADD:: Thank's Colonel, that looks like about it. If you've got the ship secured, I think you can return to the ship. [18:21] <[CLMC_Ironside]> ::nods and backs off towards an out of the way corner of the room, still casting leary looks at the still blood soaked walls:: +taps+ Ironside to Coronado, one to beam back. [18:21] <[L2SLPetrovna]> 02> ::keeps close to the Coro, humming Tschaikovski:: [18:21] =.\ction= A technician handles beaming Ironside back to Coro... [18:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:22] <[CLMC_Ironside]> <> [18:22] E> ::looks at Sky:: you sir are demoted for thinking unworthy an engineer... [18:22] *** [CLMC_Ironside] is now known as CLMC_Ironside [18:22] Delta shift reported a noral night sir...a team remains on the Sutherlan repairing the internal systems. [18:22] ::remats in the transporter room and nods to the chief before exiting and heading towards the armoury to stow his suit:: [18:22] E> Ma'am I was just saying that the ship need us. [18:23] ::nods:: Thank you. +taps+ Bridge to Engineering. [18:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:23] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::glances at his scanners trying to discern any bandits:: (q) A walk in the park. [18:23] E> :;grins:: maybe [18:23] E> +taps+ Yes God? [18:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:23] ::gets out of his suit in the armoury, marking it for repair of the large gash over the shoulder plate, and heads for his quarters to shower and change:: [18:23] +taps+ ::laughs:: Lieutenant, if you're inclined to head over to Sutherland for the day, now would be a good time. I'd like you to take charge over there today. [18:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] +taps+ but sir, my stomach is still recovering... [18:24] ::glances over at Dejat:: Feel like a bit of exploration, Commander? [18:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] ::smirks:: With nothing else to do, naturally. [18:24] *** obstlaloco (gatherer@id-30989.NYCM.splitrock.net) has joined #uss- coronado [18:25] +taps+ I'm told that the replicators aboard Sutherland are still operational, Lieutenant, and I'm sure they make a wonderful antacid. ::chuckles:: You have 2 minutes. Get moving. [18:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:25] ::turns full around and makes few scans of the Sutherland...:: Looks like they still have their work cut out for them over there... [18:25] ::stands and turns:: Mr. Daren, will you see to it that Ms. Oswald and her team are disembarked within the deadline for me? [18:25] +taps+ just so long as I can take my buddies, master... [18:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:25] ::turns to the Captain:: Of course, sir [18:26] E>::looks at Sky and Farley:: you ready for a picnic? [18:26] ::turns back to Dejat:: Commander... as one of the fastest ships in this task group, we've been asked to do a bit of exploration. Do you think you could identify a system worth our attention for the day? [18:26] ::arrives in his quarters and quickly sheds his uniform and showers, getting rid of the dirt built up as a result of wearing the hard suit for an extended period of time:: [18:26] E> yes maam [18:26] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> +taps+ T-Cat Lead to T-Bird Lead, how are things in your sector of space? Any more ghosts? [18:26] ::grins:: I'll send a contingin of my best security officers after her sir.. [18:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:26] =.\ction= In the holographic tank, Renegade turns on one axis and jumps to slipstream, at a roughly 60 degree angle away from Pandemonium. [18:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:26] E> yes ma'am, anytime [18:26] ::snorts:: Do we want to have an exciting or a docile system? Read: stressful or nonstressful. [18:27] *** Heiwa is on IRC [18:27] *** Heiwa (heiwa@id-14646.pacificnet.net) has joined #uss-coronado [18:27] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Heiwa [18:27] Computer recognizes Heiwa. Authorization codes enabled. [18:27] Heiwa = Dalton, Chief Medical Officer and Proprietor, Seventh Heaven. [18:27] Oh, I believe I'll leave that to your discretion, Commander. ::makes a general waving motion:: Thataway. [18:27] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> +taps+ T-Bird Leader, Nyet...it is quiet...too quet for me [18:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:27] E>::leads the way to the transporter room:: [18:27] ::changes back into a fresh uniform and heads for the bridge, catching the nearest turbolift:: [18:27] ::nods and engages, quite literally, thataway:: [18:27] *** Heiwa is now known as Lt_JiKohr [18:27] E> ::follows Oswald to the transporter room:: [18:28] M> ::begins to assist Dr. Dalton in Sick Bay with the autopsy of the alien being:: [18:28] =.\ction= The Engineering team has just enough time to be beamed over (with a bit of a lurch) before Coro jumps away, in roughly the opposite direction of Renegade. [18:28] E> ::Just follows:: [18:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:28] *> +taps+ Oswald to the almightly captain... [18:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:28] *** ObsKsenia (ksenia_sha@id-24075.ipt.aol.com) has joined #USS-Coronado [18:28] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::chuckles at her response. Checks his ETA and Nav points:: (q) Ten minutes. [18:28] << hey Ks >> [18:28] ::looks up:: The away team has successfully transported to the Sutherland sir... [18:29] ::swings by the replicator on his way out of the turbolift, grabbing an nutritional energy drink before stepping out of the general turbolift alcove area and onto the bridge deck:: [18:29] +com+ Coronado to Sutherland team... go ahead. [18:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:30] *** CDen_Farley is now known as [CDen_Farley] [18:30] +com+ we need a leader... [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:30] *** LJEN_Oswald is now known as [LJEN_Oswald] [18:30] M> This creature's physiology is quite unusual ... look, I don't see any sort of liver organ. ::looks up at Dalton:: By the way, how did you end its life? [18:30] *** obsMarpessa (~marpesss_@203.167.245.id-52397) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [18:30] *** ENen_Skylooker is now known as [ENen_Skylooker] [18:30] +com+ ::chuckles slyly:: That would be you, Lieutenant. You're in command of the Sutherland until we return. About 18 hours or so, I suspect. Contact Stirling if you require assistance. Coronado out. [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] M> Dalton> I was actually trying to treat it. It really did not like hyronalin. [18:31] ::grins:: Lucky her... [18:31] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::whistles:: wow... in command of a ship... kewlness... [18:31] ::closes communications, still chuckling:: That'll teach her to backtalk the Exec. Maybe. [18:31] ::yawns:: You know, for being so close to the Traxati, I'm rather bored. ::smirks:: Interesting, that, isn't it? [18:31] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::hears a beep and checks his scanner:: +taps+ T-Cat Lead to T-Cats. We got inbound. Look alive. [18:31] M> ::looks at the dead alien:: I'll say ... [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] ::smirks slightly as he brings his mug up, glancing at the Captain to guage his grin:: [18:31] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::looks to Sky and Farley:: what kinda trouble do you think we could get in while we're here? [18:31] M> ::brightens:: Well, this will be of great assistant to Starfleet. We'd better get a good look at the brain; I want to know about these empathic attacks of theirs. [18:31] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> +taps+ T-Cat Lead to Coronado. We got 40, no wait 50 probes heading our way. [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] ::heads back for his chair and drops into it:: If you're bored, consider the fact that the only way home is through an alien-controlled doorway, Lieutenant. How long to get home over a distance of two or three hundred million light-years? [18:31] << assistance >> [18:32] <[CDen_Farley]> all kinds maam [18:32] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> ::watches the T-Cats, and her scanners:: [18:32] <[ENen_Skylooker]> Hummm I don't really know ma'am [18:32] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::grins:: I like you Farley... what kind do you have in mind? [18:32] =.\ction= The lead probes reach the fighters' positions and streak past, heading for the Starfleet defensive perimeter. [18:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] <[CDen_Farley]> what ever you would like maam we can make it happen for you [18:33] ::brings his mug down as the holotank displays the probe flight streaking past the fighters and towards the task force:: Captain... [18:33] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::watches the probes:: +taps+ T-Cat Lead to Coronado. Probes are on a direct course to your position. Request permission to intercept. [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] =Description= The teams working overnight have cleaned up most of the corridors of the Sutherland, and have removed the bodies of the insectoids to the morgue. However, such a large ship... so empty. It's definitely spooky. [18:33] ::smirks:: A long time. I was referring not to the potential danger, but to the immediate danger which does so get the andrenaline rushing. [18:33] M> Dalton> ::waves Ji'Kohr at the corpse:: I thought you said you were a science officer? [18:34] ::nods toward Ironside:: I heard. If it's 50, the group can handle it. Warn them, and maintain course for now. [18:34] <[LJEN_Oswald]> I think we should... umm... I don't know... I was never very good at pranks when I was young... [18:34] ::quietely:: You could always join the marines, Commander. We had plenty of excitement yesterday. [18:34] ::as an afterthought:: Yellow alert. [18:34] =.\ction= The automatic alert warning sounds as the ship's alert status changes to yellow . [18:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:34] M> Yes ... my last posting was as an assistant science officer. But my major out of Starfleet academy was medicine, not science. Medicine by way of genetics. [18:34] ::makes modification for yellow alert:: [18:34] ::nods and reaches down to the mission ops console, relaying the information from the generalized sensor net from all the Starfleet vessels tied into the CinC to the task force:: [18:34] <[CDen_Farley]> we probably should get this ship up and running better then it is?? [18:35] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::adjusts course to intercept and throws the spectre into a tight turn:: +taps+ T-Cat Lead to T-Bird Lead. We got 50 bandits inbound. [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] <[LJEN_Oswald]> hmmm... good point... but we should make helm control work opposite the way it's suppose to... [18:35] Mr. Daren, reverse angle on the holographic tank. Let's watch the show. Major Ironside, give our birds permission to intercept the tail end of the group. Standard flanking. [18:35] <[LJEN_Oswald]> forward button goes backwards.. that sorta thing... [18:35] <[CDen_Farley]> sounds good to me [18:35] Commander Dejat, where are you taking us, if you don't mind my asking? [18:35] Aye sir ::swtiches to rear view:: [18:35] <[ENen_Skylooker]> Yep. [18:36] ::glances down at his board:: LORASON labeled it as system AGTD. [18:36] ::nods again and taps quickly again:: +taps+ T-Birds, T- Cats, you are authorized to engage. Intercept the tail of that formation and flank starboard. Fighters from the Stirling will flank port [18:36] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::looks at sky and Far:: ready to work? [18:36] <<+com that>> [18:36] <[CDen_Farley]> yes maam [18:36] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> ::frowns, tapping at the scanners:: +taps+ T-Bird Leader...ack...looks like you scared the hornets from the trees... [18:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:36] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::increases power to engines watching the squadron gaining:: +taps+ T-Cat Lead Acknowledges [18:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:36] <[ENen_Skylooker]> We take a sys and report after ma'am. ::Wish he would had the helm:: [18:37] =.\ction= The defensive perimeter spreads out into a hemispherical formation, with Stirling in the center. [18:37] ::looks down at the LORASON data:: [18:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:38] <[LJEN_Oswald]> :;frowns:: if I remember right from the reports, the plasma manufest needs to be worked on... [18:38] M> ::points through the opened skull with a scalpel, motioning the queasy Dalton to come closer:: Look, multi-lobe brain. It's likely resistant to empathic attacks, in addition to being able to perpetrate them. [18:38] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> ::banks and heads for the ship:: [18:38] M> Dalton> ::sighs:: I'm supposed to find weaknesses, er ... Doctor, not strengths in these creatures. [18:38] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::sets pulse cannons:: +taps+ T-Cat Lead to T-Cats. Lets take out their flank. [18:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] <[ENen_Skylooker]> ::nod to maam and wait to know were he were going to be at the end:: [18:39] *** obsMarpessa (~marpesss_@203.167.245.id-52397) has joined #USS- Coronado [18:39] =.\ction= The probes hesitate, then dive in toward the perimeter, deploying neutronium needle clouds. [18:39] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [18:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::looks at Sky:: what you want to work on? [18:39] ::takes another sip from his mug as he splits his gaze between the mission ops readout of the task force, and the holotank, still standing rather than sitting down:: [18:39] =.\ction= +com+ Stirling to all elements: fire at will, fire at will, fire at will. [18:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:40] <[ENen_Skylooker]> Helm would be a great one ma'am [18:40] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> ::checks scanners again:: +taps+ T-Bird leader to Coronado, Sir..I am reading a neutron radiation surge... [18:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:40] <[LJEN_Oswald]> don't forget to write an instruction manual for them not to read... [18:40] ::glances at his board as it beeps and quickly drops to impulse:: Welcome to system AGTD. [18:40] =.\ction= The Coronado's engines disengage, and the frigate drops to impulse power. [18:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:40] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::starts firing into the three probes:: [18:40] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::looks at Farley:: do you have a favorite system to repair? [18:40] <[CDen_Farley]> weapon systems [18:41] ::nods:: Impulse approach. Mr. Daren, full scan. +taps+ Lieutenant JiKohr, we're doing a bit of exploring, and would appreciate your presence on the Bridge. [18:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:41] ::watches:: Time to think of what the Traxti think of Starfleet's strongest...::monitoring the battle:: [18:41] Neutron radiation...? ::looks around:: Where's Commander Tal? [18:41] =.\ction= A pair of Defiant class escorts decloak near the Spectres, to aft, port and starboard. They open up with slashing attacks from phaser cannons. [18:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:41] Aye sir ::initiating full scan:: [18:41] M> Dalton> ::frowns at the internal scan readings on a monitor:: Their body structure is highly generalized. There isn't only not a liver; there's not a pancreas, not lungs per se ... [18:41] M> Dalton> ::throws his hands up in the air:: Oh yes, take the geneticist away from me, just as I'm getting somewhere. [18:41] <[ENen_Skylooker]> I'll report when I'll have finish ma'am. ::wait a sign to be on his way to the brigde:: [18:41] ::grins at Dalton:: +taps+ Ji'Kohr here, Captain, on my way. [18:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:42] <[LJEN_Oswald]> :;nods:: okay... don't mess with that one though... we don't want them not reading the manual and accidently blowing us up... [18:42] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::watches as three probes disintegrate:: T-Cat 06 watch your six. You got a probe on you. [18:42] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::nods to Sky:: that sounds good... [18:42] M> ::waves an apology to the doctor as he leaves Sick Bay:: [18:42] <[L1SL_Wayne]> <> [18:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:42] <[CDen_Farley]> where would you like me maam [18:42] <[LJEN_Oswald]> weapons... [18:42] ::looks up:: Captain, the Spectres are being ambushed... [18:42] *> ::jogs towards a turbolift, a jaunty hop in his step:: [18:42] <[CDen_Farley]> cool [18:43] =.\ction= One of the Defiant class ships -- USS Minuteman -- passes the Thunderbirds, firing weapons into the probe clouds. [18:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:43] [18:43] ::smiles over at Daren, leaning forward, watching the battle:: Or not. Don't worry, Lieutenant -- they're with us. [18:43] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::Throws fighter into S-maneuver and gains the probes six:: +taps+ S06 break right on my count. 3..2..1..Break! ::fires pulse cannon at probe:: [18:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:43] ::exits the lift onto the Bridge:: Someone asked for me? [18:44] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::makes shooing motions to Farley:: go get... report back in an hour... [18:44] ::nods over his shoulder at JiKohr:: Welcome to system AG... what was it again, Commander? [18:44] <[CDen_Farley]> yes maam on my way [18:44] ::grins:: I didn't notice them...they could have been under Insectoid control...it looks ok for now [18:44] AGTD ::smiles:: [18:44] ::nods:: AGTD, yes, I have been monitoring things as much as I could. [18:44] <[CDen_Farley]> ::leaves Oswald goes toward the tactical consol to check on the status:: [18:44] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [18:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:44] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::pulls his fighter into hard turn to avoid another probe:: [18:45] ::looks out at the viewscreen:: It's interesting enough, but I wouldn't want to live here ... [18:45] ::nods, smiling:: Let's put a personality on it. I think we've seen enough of the battle for now, Lieutenant Daren. Let's have a look at where we are. [18:45] <[ENen_Skylooker]> TL> ::Walk in the tl and said proudly...:: Bridge! [18:45] ::walks over from the mission ops console and leans on the bridge railing, watching the holotank while finishing the drink in his mug:: [18:45] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> ::goes after the probes, trying to manouver between them:: [18:45] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::goes and decides to work on the sensors:: [18:45] AGTD...hmm...Aggressive Toad? [18:45] ::trots over to the LORASON monitoring station and sits down in front of it, very used to the system now:: [18:45] A Goat Head, perhaps. [18:45] ::projects a map of the area on the holotank:: I'm highlighting our current location, here [18:45] ::raises an eyebrow in amusement:: [18:46] =.\ction= The last thing the Coronado sees of the battle are the Thunderbirds slashing through probes, so far without a loss. [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] The probes are in red and our ships in blue, sir [18:46] Sounds like a pub, Commander. [18:46] ::chuckles:: It does at that. [18:46] Hmm ... considering the way this battle is going, 'Aliens Getting Totally Destroyed' seems more appropriate. [18:46] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::watches as another probe disintegrates:: (q) Thanx S04. [18:46] =.\ction= Meanwhile, system AGTD appears... it is four planets... all blue-black, circling a class G4 star. [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:47] ::sighs:: Oh, how unextraordinary. [18:47] Scans are coming back... [18:47] Life signs, JiKohr? [18:47] Welcome to Traxativille. Let me guess. All class M, all minus 60 centigrade, right? [18:47] ::examines data:: I don't see any. Not even bacteria. [18:47] ::leans forward:: Yes ... -60 C seems about right, I suppose. [18:47] Oh wait ... one of them is -59 C. [18:48] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> ::Look around and saw no one then walk to the helm control:: [18:48] Recommend we fire a probe in the atmosphere, Captain? ::heads back to dispose of his mug:: [18:48] <> [18:48] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::glances at his scanner:: +taps+ T-Cat Lead to Coronado. Request permission to resume our patrol. [18:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:48] ::nods grimly:: Thank you, Lieutenant. And yes, that seems warranted. Prepare a class 4 probe, and set it for atmospheric breakaway. Under no circumstances is it to impact, however. [18:48] ::smirks:: [18:49] <[CDen_Farley]> ::looks at read out on the panel:: hmm just needs a few minur adjustments in the phaser alignment ::wispers to myself:: [18:49] ::shrugs:: I'm not sure what you hope to find, Captain. It is a fairly nondescript planet, as far as Traxati-tampered planets go anyway. [18:49] =.\ction= With a last phaser shot from Stirling, the battle outside Pandemonium seems to be over. Minor damage only. [18:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:49] ::nods:: Loading probe.... ::fires probe:: Probe away! [18:50] ::heads back over to the mission ops console and sits down, re-organizing the display:: +com+ T-Cats, T-Birds, you are authorized to resume your patrol. Rearm onboard the Stirling if you need to. [18:50] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [18:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:50] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::picks up another group:: (q) Not now. +taps+ T- Cat Lead to Coronado. Seems we have a second wave trying to sneak in. [18:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:50] ::turns to JiKohr:: You should be recieving data within a matter of a minute or two... [18:50] ::nods:: Thank you, Lieutenant Daren. [18:50] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> ::sat down then start entering testing command over the helm control.:: Humm need some security adjustment as well. [18:50] ::multitasks, linking the probe telemetry into the LORASON computers, hoping the more advanced sensory systems will be able to better analyze the data:: [18:51] <[CDen_Farley]> ::heads toward the deck where the phaser banks are:: [18:51] =.\ction= On closer inspection, a number of probes seems to be in orbit of each of the four planets. However, they're just orbiting. [18:52] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::breaks off and turns to meet the second group:: +taps+ T-Cat Lead to T-Bird Lead. Additional bandits approaching. ETA 5 minutes. [18:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:52] ::shocked:: Are those probes powered up? [18:52] Well ... okay, -60 C average temperature ... definitely no animal or plant life ... hmm ... neutronium and anti-neutronium signature readings from the probed planet, as well as the other three, as far as I can tell from this distance ... [18:52] ::turns around:: Am I looking for anything in particular? [18:52] ::runs a few scans:: From a tactical standpoint, I don't believe they have detected us. [18:53] ::shakes his head:: Just general impressions will do for now. I suspect we'll do a more detailed scan later. [18:53] Neutronium and anti-neutronium signatures? Are they destroying those planets? [18:53] <[CDen_Farley]> +taps+ LJOswald the power couplings have some sort of sack on them [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:53] Any difference between this planet and the single planet in Pandemonium that you can detect, Lieutenant JiKohr? [18:53] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::turns up the power and burns a hole in space trying to intercept:: +taps+ All T-Cats lets break'em up for the others. [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:53] <[LJEN_Oswald]> +taps+ they have what in them, Sky? [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:53] <[LJEN_Oswald]> <> [18:53] <[CDen_Farley]> +taps+ looks like eggs maam [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:53] ::frowns:: Destroying the planet? Not as far as I can tell ... if so, those 'needles' of theirs would have to be very deep under the planet's surface right now. I'm not reading them in any scans. [18:54] ::turns back to the console and calls up details on the prior planet:: [18:54] Hmm that's odd ... [18:54] *** Satanstryfe (~notgonnas@216.117.75.id-34337) has joined #uss- coronado [18:54] <[LJEN_Oswald]> +taps+ can you bring it offline and to sickbay? [18:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:54] =.\ction= The lead probes from the second group approach the defensive perimeter, which spreads out further. [18:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:54] I can't detect any difference at all, Captain. [18:55] <[CDen_Farley]> +taps+ yes maam but I'll need some help to get it there [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::Heading for the center of the probe formation, starts firing at probes as they pass around him:: [18:55] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> ::reconfigure the security look on the helm and then put his effort to the shipcontrol console:: Now have this... [18:55] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] <[LJEN_Oswald]> +taps+ I'll be right there... [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] ::nods slowly:: I think that's good enough for now, Commander Dejat. No sense in waking them up. Let's pick another system and take a look. We'll leave the probe in orbit here to continue transmitting. [18:55] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> ::banks and heads into the direction of the probes, firing constantly:: [18:55] <[CDen_Farley]> :: opens a panel down the hall:: where's that diconnect :: says to myself:: [18:55] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::starts a jog to Farley's location:: [18:56] Perhaps these planets are production facilities of some kind, Captain. Otherwise, why else would there be guards? [18:56] ::yawns and taps in another random course and engages the slipstream drive:: [18:56] =.\ction= The Coronado's slipstream drive activates; the frigate enters the conduit, and vanishes. [18:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:56] <> [18:56] <[CDen_Farley]> +taps+ yes maam the powers off the the coupling [18:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:56] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::snaps a shot off at one and then a second and then a third:: [18:56] ::troubled:: I don't think we know enough about the Traxati to make ANY kind of judgement call, Lieutenant. [18:56] << slipstream isn't canon, unless you count Voyager ;) >> [18:56] ::rubs his chin and routes the neutronium and anti- neutronium signature readouts to his station, examining them furthur, attempting to figure out what they are:: [18:57] <> [18:57] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::comes up behind Farely:: what you got there? [18:57] *** Taddy is on IRC [18:57] <[CDen_Farley]> it seems to be an egg sack [18:57] Well, they do follow some course of logic, Captain. They decided they needed warp drive, so they hijacked Federation and Klingon vessels. They seem to be mounting a well-planed campaign against these other lifeforms. [18:57] I can't imagine they would place probes in orbit of a worthless or useless planet. [18:57] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::looks at the sack:: hmm... let's see if we can't get it out and on ice... [18:58] <<::waits for Alien to replay all over again on the Sutherland::>> [18:58] =Description= Farley's object is about 12 centimeters in diameter, and does in fact look like a very large version of a spider's eggsac. It is attached to a phaser power coupling. [18:58] <[L2SLPetrovna]> +taps+ T-Bird leader to Coronado...I am reading another wave of probes after that and I am running out of torps.. [18:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:58] <[CDen_Farley]> when I turn the power off it seemed to move a little but I can't be sure maam [18:58] << planed... >> [18:58] << erk ... well planNed rather >> [18:58] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::exits past the probes and breaks into a tight turn to follow:: [18:59] +com+ T-Birds, break off and rearm if need be. Stirling should have another squadron on hot standby. [18:59] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::frowns at the thing:: I don't like this... [18:59] +com+ Request relief and landing for re-arm. [18:59] =.\ction= This time, the battle is a lot closer -- with Spectres running short of microtorpedoes, the capital ships take a bit more of a beating -- one of the Artemis destroyers is holed pretty badly, in fact. [18:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:59] <[CDen_Farley]> me neither maam [18:59] <[CDen_Farley]> should we have a containment feild around it? [19:00] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::nods:: yes.... [19:00] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::frowns some more, not a happy engineer... [19:00] ::frowns as he looks at the readout for the task force:: Captain, our task force is starting to take a beating. [19:00] I've recieving a hail from the Admiral's ship....They're calling us back into formation, sir [19:00] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> Here let's see how is the helm now. ::Run more test over the helm and all seem clean and ready to go:: [19:01] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:01] ::nods and stands up:: Very well. Commander Deajt, break present course and return to the flagship. Battle stations. [19:01] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as the ship's alert status changes to red . [19:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:01] <[LJEN_Oswald]> +taps+ Oswald to Sky, how is your biology? [19:01] <[CDen_Farley]> I'll see if I can get one around it from this panel here :: starts to push the panel buttons:: [19:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:01] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::watches was Farley is doing:: [19:01] ::begins killing non-essential computer functions and routing the extra clock cycles to the tactical computers and the CIC:: [19:01] ::stands up:: Captain, when we get another chance, I'd like to take another look at one of these planets. I still think there is some important purpose behind them. [19:01] Guess it was too much to ask not to be interefered with, but at least we've learned something new. The Traxati apparently don't like visitors of any kind. [19:02] ::raises shields and powers weapon systems and loads torpedo bays:: [19:02] =.\ction= The Coronado's shields activate! [19:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:02] *** [L2SLPetrovna] (tenabran@id-6792.san-antonio15.tx.pub-ip.psi.net) Quit (Quit: Qo', soH qoy jIH! jaH pa'gre'thor ej'Heghrup) [19:02] ::nods and yanks the ship around hard, accelerating back towards Pandemonium:: [19:02] <[CDen_Farley]> maam this panel isn't working can Sky do it from the bridge? [19:02] ::turns to JiKohr and nods:: As soon as we can manage it, Lieutenant, I'll see to it. In the meantime, when we return and the situation is stabilized, I'd like you to go over the close range sensor data from the Sutherland, as well as our own from AGTD. [19:03] For the moment, though, it's a bit too dangerous to give you a shuttle or something -- we might have to pull back through the gate. [19:03] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::frowns:: can you get a scan thrugh the panel... [19:03] <[LJEN_Oswald]> see what's behind it? [19:03] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::gets on the six of two probes and uses his cannons to knock'em out:: (q) Starting to run low. ::contacts rest of squadron:: +taps+ Switch to pulse cannons [19:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:03] ::nods:: Understood, sir. [19:03] *** ObsKsenia (ksenia_sha@id-24075.ipt.aol.com) Quit (Quit: Leaving) [19:03] *** [L2SLPetrovna] (tenabran@id-6792.san-antonio15.tx.pub-ip.psi.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:03] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [L2SLPetrovna] [19:03] Computer recognizes [L2SLPetrovna]. Authorization codes enabled. [19:03] <[CDen_Farley]> I think so maam ::brings up another screen:: [19:03] <[ENen_Skylooker]> +taps+ I found a egg sack attached to a power lead, and for the reconfiguring helm job is done, ready to be test for a real mouvement. [19:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:03] =.\ction= A new wave of Spectres launches from Stirling. [19:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:03] <[L2SLPetrovna]> <> [19:03] I know you don't want to upset Fleet Captain Blokpoel by losing her new advisor in a far off galaxy. ::grins:: [19:04] ::laughs:: I'll try not to do that. ETA, Commander Dejat? [19:04] <[ENen_Skylooker]> +taps+ ma'am [19:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:04] ::glances at his board:: Twenty seconds. [19:04] ::nods:: Maneuvering at your discretion. +acalert+ All hands, prepare for tactical maneuvering. ::heads back for his chair:: [19:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:04] <> [19:04] <[LJEN_Oswald]> +taps+ nice... that's great... run a internal scan... or wait... you wanna fix the internal sensor array... [19:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:05] ::nods and drops to impulse:: Into jaws of death rode the six hundred... [19:05] =.\ction= The Coronado's engines disengage, and the frigate drops to impulse power. [19:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:05] Phasers ready....Quantum Torpedoes, ready! [19:05] <[CDen_Farley]> ::looks towards Oswald:: maam the scan seems to show a single being in the sack [19:05] <> [19:05] <[ENen_Skylooker]> +taps+ and with the egg sack ma'am? [19:05] Weapons free, fire at will. [19:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:05] ::begins shunting excess power and computer cycles to the tactical systems and sets the shields on a rotating modulation for what little good it will do:: [19:05] *** LCHL_Dejat (mcclure@id-45181.nm01-c3.cpe.charter-ne.com) Quit (Quit: If I don't return, then we will meet again--in the place where no shadows fall.) [19:05] ::scans over the tactical sensors...:: Targets closing in.... [19:05] <[CDen_Farley]> seems to be like the creatures that were cleaned out of here maam [19:05] Dalton> +taps+ Dalton to Bridge ... you aren't busy or anything, are you? I have some information here on this creature ... [19:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:05] <[ENen_Skylooker]> < >> [19:05] ::finds several targets and locks targeting sensors:: Firing!... ::fires multiple phasers:: [19:05] =.\ction= Multiple beams of phaser fire from both the primary and secondary batteries sizzle across space! [19:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] <[LJEN_Oswald]> +taps+ leave it... I don't want them hatching because they were removed from the power source.. [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] ::watches the mass of probes grow larger on the viewscreen as Coro's first shots range out:: +taps+ As a matter of fact, we're just becoming rather busy now, Mr. Dalton. [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] <[ENen_Skylooker]> +taps+ Np ma'am. Bridge out. [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::adjusts course to intercept a probe heading for a destroyer. Takes aim and fires a micro into it:: (q) Last one. [19:06] <[CDen_Farley]> maam if there are 2 there are probably more throughout the ship [19:07] Renegade approaching from port, one of the Artemis destroyers is requesting cover to limp behind the Stirling... [19:07] ::turns to Ironside and nods:: Have the fighters return for rearming while we're close. [19:07] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::looks at Farley:: that's why the internal sensors are gonna get fixed... you wanna help Sky out? [19:07] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> +taps+ Good shot, T-Cat leader... [19:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:07] +com+ T-Birds, T-Cats, recover and magnum launch. Flight deck, perpare for emergency turnaround. [19:07] ::watches as several probes begin chasing the ship from behind:: Locking rear phasers...Firing ::fires phasers:: [19:07] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [19:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:07] <[CDen_Farley]> yes maam :: heads towards the bridge:: [19:07] Following with Qunatum torpedoes... ::fires torpedo:: [19:07] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo, which streaks toward its target! [19:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:07] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> +taps+ Thanx Natalia. How are you holding out? [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::nods:: [19:08] =.\ction= The defensive perimeter is now in a formation known informally as "halo" or sometimes even more colloquially as "battle line." Phaser shots range out from the halo, turning the probes into fireballs. [19:08] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> ::Walk to the sensor console:: Here we are. ::Initiated internal sensors scan:: [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] <[LJEN_Oswald]> +com+ You're wonderful away team to the Coronado [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] <[CDen_Farley]> TL> ::doors open and come out into the bridge:: Sky Oswald sent me up to help where do you need me? [19:08] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> +taps+ Not bad, I am out of torps...and I think we took care of ghost.. [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:09] ::targets probes as they break through the defense perimeter:: Firing! ::fires multiple phasers:: [19:09] =.\ction= Multiple beams of phaser fire from both the primary and secondary batteries sizzle across space! [19:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:09] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> +taps+ Head for the Coro and rearm. We will be right behind you. [19:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:09] Commander Dejat, hold steady for recovery. Tell them to make it quick, Colonel. [19:09] M> Dalton> +taps+ Very well ... I'll be a good Starfleet officer and sit here in Sick Bay, ignored. I suppose this is what you had in mind when you -- (q) yes what's that? Incoming injuries? Oh all right. What is it? Burns! I hate burns ... ::ends communication:: [19:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:09] ::smiles grimly:: +com+ Away team, we're a bit busy, but if it's quick, go ahead. [19:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:09] ::feels the ship shake slightly:: We have a hull breach in the starboard nacelle spar. Emergency forcefields in place, no critical damage sustained. [19:09] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> Well the helm is ok and the tactical to beacuse the sensor one works, try the eng console until the result scan comes up. [19:10] <[LJEN_Oswald]> +com+ oh its nothing... we just found a bunch of egg sacks that are going to hatch and kill us, but have a nice day... [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] <[CDen_Farley]> B> can do ::heads towards the eng console:: [19:10] ::looks up:: Egg sacs? Are they viable? [19:11] <[L2SLPetrovna]> +taps+ Ack, T-cat leader...am heading back...see you there [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:11] <[CDen_Farley]> B> ::starts working on the console:: [19:11] Charming. Colonel, if you would, as soon as the situation stabilizes, recover our teams on Sutherland. Tell them not to take any chances in the meantime. [19:11] ::feels the ship shudder again:: Another one in the starboard nacelle spar...::glances at the paths of the attacking probes and needles:: If I didn't know better, I'd say they're trying to shear the nacelle off. [19:11] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:12] ::watches as more probes break through the perimeter:: Probes heading for the Admiral's ship...Firing Torpedoes to intercept... ::fires multiple torpedoes:: [19:12] =.\ction= Multiple torpedoes streak out of the launchers, headed for their targets! [19:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:12] ::nods:: I'll get a containment team ready. [19:12] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> +taps+ To all T-Cats. Head for the Coro. Touch and Go approach. [19:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:13] =.\ction= One of the Artemis destroyers takes heavy damage and falls back out of the halo. Stirling and Minuteman move to close the gap, still firing. [19:13] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> Farley we are in trouble. +taps+ Bridge to LJ Oswald. I found 48 eggsacks in various locations of the ship, all attached to power couplings. Sizes is ranging from 8 to 22 centimeters in diameter ma'am. [19:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:13] <[CDen_Farley]> ::turns towards Skylooker:: Engineering seems ok except some intermitent power spikes probably from more sacks [19:13] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::rolls her eyes and talks to the wall in front of her:: always has to be me doesn't it... [19:13] ::rotates through the roster to the platoons that didn't receive action in the last strike and puts them on hot standby, downloading mission orders and the locations of the egg sacs from the Away team's tricorders:: [19:14] <[LJEN_Oswald]> +taps+ can you please get containment fields around them... work on big ones first... [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::pulls his fighter out and counts the others:: (q) At least we are still in one piece. [19:14] Three probes are heading straight for our port bow...getting target lock,....firing ::fires phasers in three bursts:: [19:14] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [19:14] <[CDen_Farley]> B> ::runs over to Skylooker to help out:: [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] =.\ction= Coro stabilizes and Spectres begin their landings. [19:14] ::walks down to stand somewhat near Lora:: Captain, the eggs should probably be recovered by us for further study, or ... neutralized in some way. I haven't seen Dr. Dalton's official report yet, but if what I have come to think about these creatures based on what I saw during the autopsy is correct, well ... it would be a very bad idea to leave the entire colony there. [19:14] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> +taps+ Yes ma'am [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] ::nods at JiKohr:: Understood, Lieutenant.\ [19:15] <[L1SL_Wayne]> S03> ::power dives onto the deck of the Coro:: [19:15] Spectre squadrons have begun landing procedures.... [19:15] =.\ction= Something nearby bangs rather loudly, presumably when a neutronium needle passes through it, the rest of the ship, and out. The computer feels the need to complain about this, of course. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> ::Walk in a rush to the Security/tactical console:: Ok now let's go. Farley give me power for a lot of containment fields. [19:15] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::looks at the egg sack on the power coupling by her and shakes her head:: this is bad, very bad... [19:15] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::walks up to the bridge:: [19:15] Sir, marines are at the ready to quarrantine the egg sacs and recover the away team. ::feels the ship rock again:: Given the effect of our shields against the needles, I'd recommend lowering them and beginning the beaming process. [19:16] ::hangs on grimly:: We're going to have to find a way to defend ourselves against these needles. Mr. Daren, if we live, that's your job. [19:16] <[CDen_Farley]> :: turns to Sky:: yes sir :: runs toward the eng console to reroot power:: [19:16] *** [L1SL_Wayne] is now known as L1SL_Wayne [19:16] ::pats Daren on the back:: Tough break. [19:16] ::grunts happily:: Aye sir...I'm on it...::looks worried:: [19:16] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> tell me when done. [19:17] <[CDen_Farley]> B> :: after rerooting power:: that's all i can give you sir I hope it's enough [19:17] ::smiles at Daren:: Want some help? [19:17] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] =.\ction= As suddenly as it began, it's over... a last few phaser shots and the probes are eliminated. An Artemis and a Prometheus are heavily damaged, and nearly all the ships have been holed at least once. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] <[LJEN_Oswald]> B> :;steps onto the bridge:: how's it going boys? [19:17] ::turns to the tactical console behind him:: Hmm...must be some way to work with the shields on this one... [19:17] <[L2SLPetrovna]> S01> ::brings in her fighter, wincing at the not so gentle landing:: [19:18] S03> ::watches as the techs work to rearm the fighters:: +taps+ Wayne to Ironside. We are aboard and rearming. Orders? [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] ::turns to JiKohr:: I'd welcome some help Lieutenant...I was thinking of perhaps using the shields somehow... [19:18] *** [L2SLPetrovna] is now known as L2SLPetrovna [19:18] ::shakes his head:: I'm not sure shields can modified to deflect something solid like that. I'd suggest taking another approach. [19:18] <[CDen_Farley]> B> ::turns head towards Oswald:: as good as it's going to get for now [19:18] Something a little more offensive. Finding a way to stop the needle in its tracks. [19:18] ::turns to Daren:: Any sign of further probes, Lieutenant? [19:18] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> Ty. Computer, well ma'am for the most part, put containment fields around each egg sack. [19:18] +com+ The last probes have been eliminated, Lieutenant. I think you can relax for a little while before returning to patrol. [19:18] <[LJEN_Oswald]> do we have any power we can monitor them with? [19:19] ::looks over tact sensors:: Defense perimeter looks clear sir....for now [19:19] *** Satanstryfe (~notgonnas@216.117.75.id-34337) has left #uss-coronado [19:19] S03> ::leans back into his seat feeling the adrenaline rush waering off:: +taps+ Aye Aye Sir. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] ::nods toward Daren:: Stand down from alert status. We'll maintain green for ten minutes -- give people a chance to eat. Then back to general quarters until we're sure it's safe. [19:19] =.\ction= The Bridge and corridor lighting returns to normal as the ship's alert status changes to green . [19:19] <[CDen_Farley]> :: turns back towards console:: we have some power :: rechecks the figures:: enought to check about a quarter of them at a time [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] Aye Captain [19:20] <[LJEN_Oswald]> ::nods:: do it... [19:20] S03> +taps+ Natalia, they got the last of them. Take a breather. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] <[CDen_Farley]> B> I'll put them all on a rotating scan [19:20] ::turns to Ironside:: Colonel, you have the Bridge. Get the Sutherland teams back aboard, and get me a damage report. [19:20] ::heads for his RR:: I'll be in my Ready Room. [19:20] Damage control teams on the move. Looks like one of the needles clipped a secondary computer junction. Some systems on the starboard side might flicker on and off untill they can re-direct the commands. [19:20] Captain? May I ... er, have a moment? [19:20] Aye Captain. [19:20] S01> ::takes off her helmet and sighs, sitting back in her seat:: +taps+ I could use some vodka [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] Lets think about this now...the clouds are neutronium based...what if we found a way to protect the ship with antineutronium...to counter the cloud. [19:21] ::nods toward JiKohr, reaching the Ready Room door--:: [19:21] =.\ction= A forcefield prevents the Captain from entering his Ready Room. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] ::pats Daren on the back:: You're on the right track. I"ll be right back. [19:21] ::stops midway:: Hmm, I've never seen that before. [19:21] ::almost walks face-first into the door and takes two stumbling steps back getting his feet back under him:: [19:21] <[LJEN_Oswald]> <> [19:21] +taps+ Meet me by Flight Ops. Rumor has it that Seventh Heaven might have a real bottle. [19:21] ::uses the computer to run some simulations of neutronium needle attack:: [19:21] ::steps forward and catches the captain's arm:: Sir! Are you all right? [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] ::rises and heads for the command chair, allready issuing orders as he sits down:: Daren, retrieve the away team and beam over the marine containment teams. Put together a monitoring system for those egg sacs, I want to know if one hatches. [19:21] ::turns his head:: Mr. Daren, what's with this forcefield? [19:21] *** Taddy has left IRC [19:21] <[ENen_Skylooker]> B> ma'am I think we should shut down the rotating scan because of the lack of power and watch them by ourself. [19:22] *** Taddy is on IRC [19:22] ::nods and hooks a thumb at the door:: Computer, why is my Ready Room behind a forcefield? [19:22] *** Taddy (brett@id-2465.nas.one.net.au) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:22] =.\ction= Computer> "The space behind that door is exposed to vacuum." [19:22] ::intiates transport:: The away team is safely aboard.... [19:22] ::arches an eyebrow:: [19:22] ::eyes widen:: Oh dear ... [19:22] <[LJEN_Oswald]> :;shakes her head:: did you take all non-necessary systems offline? [19:22] <[CDen_Farley]> :: looks towards Sky:: but if we miss one we could be in big trouble [19:23] <[LJEN_Oswald]> <> [19:23] Well, now we know what that bang was. C'mon, Mr. JiKohr. ::heads for the wardroom:: [19:23] *** [LJEN_Oswald] is now known as LJEN_Oswald [19:23] Marine teams have been transported as well... [19:23] ::follows Lora:: [19:23] ::looks around the transporter room... men... [19:23] ::enters the wardroom:: Someone get a maintenance crew on that... please? [19:23] ::nods:: Right away sir [19:23] ::taps a few commands into the armchair control panel:: Helm, bring us alongside that damaged Artemis. Standby on tractor beam if she starts to list. [19:23] <[CDen_Farley]> :: looks at console again:: I can shut down the lower decks completely [19:24] ::enters the wardroom and stands near the door:: [19:24] S03> ::removes his helmet and wipes the sweat off. Climbs out of the cockpit leaving his helmet inside:: [19:24] +tap+ Bridge to Engineering...We're in need of a mainteance team on the bridge...Captain's Ready Room has been breached [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] WR> ::heads for the replicator:: Computer, coffee, black, and a lot of it. What's on your mind, Lieutenant? [19:24] S01> ::opens the hatch and steps out, climbing down the ladder, stretching:: [19:24] I know you're busy, and you probably should use this time to eat. I wanted to ask you ... [19:25] ::straightens up:: Sir, I'd like to request an official transfer to this ship as a science officer. I think I've proven I can be of assistance. [19:25] FB> ::heads over to Flight Ops and takes a seat to rest:: [19:25] ::begins assigning repair priorities to the damage control teams, getting back damage reports and repair estimates:: [19:25] *** [CDen_Farley] is now known as CDen_Farley [19:25] ::some redshirt tells Daren they're on it:: [19:25] *** [ENen_Skylooker] is now known as ENen_Skylooker [19:25] ::to Ironside:: I'm modifying the ships sensors to keep a constant eye on those egg sacks....we'll be notified immediatly if they simply pulsate in the wrong direction ::grins:: [19:25] ::uploads the ships status onto a padd and reads as she walks down to engineering.. [19:25] WR> ::nods to himself, apparently agreeing with JiKohr:: And computer, throw in a bran muffin and some carrots. ::turns toward JiKohr:: What about your assignment to Fifth Fleet, Lieutenant? [19:26] ::mutters to herself:: gone for a few minutes and they reck the ship... [19:26] ::returns to working on a defense against neutronium needles:: [19:26] ::grins slightly:: I wonder what I should tell my men to do if they see a small insect skittering about? Capture it? Squash it? [19:26] WR> Well ... I suppose I'd have to be reassigned away from it. ::smiles:: [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] *> ::walk to eng with Farley:: [19:26] ::grins:: Aren't "fly-swatters" standard Marine issue sir? [19:27] ::moves to flight ops and slumps in the seat next to wayne:: [19:27] I believe they're called 'boots' these days. ::scratches his chin, still grinning and looks back over his shoulder at Daren:: Lieutenant, what about using the tractor beams or an antigrav system to 'push' the needles off course? [19:27] FB> ::listens to the crowded Flight Ops taking a quick breather:: You okay Natalia? [19:27] WR> ::removes his impromptu breakfast from the replicator and heads for a table, nodding slowly:: I'm certainly willing to consider it, Lieutenant. [19:27]