[18:08] Oh, so you finally decided to stop living in denile about your promo, eh? ;) [18:08] LOL! [18:08] I did it IC in this week's teaser. ;) [18:08] I know, I saw ;) [18:08] I just wanted to say that ;) [18:08] LCARS, let's get this show on the road..... [18:09] * CoroLCARS =/\= CRXO_Bentall has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [18:09] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to 'U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901 =/\= Sim in progress!' [18:09] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [18:09] ::attn:: [18:09] ::attn:: [18:09] Whoops... [18:09] ::Attn:: [18:09] ::attn:: [18:09] * Savant hovers attentively [18:09] ::attn:: [18:09] *** Kath is now known as LTSI_Janeway [18:09] ::attn:: [18:09] Jumped the gun there. Sorry Captain. :) [18:09] No worries. ::waits for everyone to catch up:: [18:09] C'mon, Sonya, wake up. ;) [18:09] ::attn:: [18:10] * Savant pokes Sonya [18:10] *** Garstini is now known as LTTP_Clayton [18:10] Sonya is lagged by 0.2 secs. <-- So, she's not pinging out [18:10] While we wait for our last couple of people to wake up, hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Coronado! :) [18:10] *** LTSI_Janeway is now known as Register [18:10] hi Ross ^_^ [18:10] hehe [18:10] *** Register is now known as LTSI_Janeway [18:11] Tonight's sim is brought to you by Wheaties, breakfast of champions... this month's box features Lt. Colonel Jeremy Ironside. ;) [18:11] How dull ;) [18:11] Here's tonight's briefing... [18:11] :) [18:11] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [18:11] Stardate 240103.12: "Turnabout is Fair Play", Part 1, by Jester. [18:11] SUMMARY: Ever see the training scene from "Rocky"? [18:11] * LTDR_Dalton makes sure not to buy Wheaties [18:11] After spending several weeks behind Klingon lines, Coronado has finally made her way to the Starfleet side of the line. The Federation- Klingon-Romulan War is still raging over a wide front. We have learned that the Federation is holding the line only in the Triangle, to the "north" of us, and near Starbase 22 and the Gorn border, to our "south." [18:11] Here, in the area of Starbase 23, the Klingon advance has been halted, but there has been no real attempt yet made to start to drive them back. Well north of us, on the Romulan border, the situation is extremely grim, with no signs of slowing on the Romulan advance. Word around the ship is that Coro is soon to be sent directly to the worst areas to try our luck... [18:11] In the meantime, Coro is docked in Mobile Repair Facility (MRF) Pearl, undergoing repairs to our secondary hull. The crew has a brief moment to relax and reflect on the happenings of the last six weeks, and to begin to plan their next moves. The Captain has been elusive lately, presumably in meetings with local Admiralty. [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:11] ackety ack [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:12] ack [18:12] *** Sonya is now known as LtEN_Oswald [18:12] ack [18:12] I'd like to take this moment to recognize Coro's two newest members, Lieutenant Kathryn Janeway, our new Chief Science officer... [18:13] ::smiles and bows:: [18:13] welcome aboard, Ma'am ^_^ [18:13] Ya got demoted, eh Kate? [18:13] [18:13] Hello Kate [18:13] ...and Cadet Kariasa Ma'Aru, our new Intel Officer. [18:13] ::waves:: [18:13] Happens [18:13] ::waves:: [18:13] ::waves to the newbies:: [18:13] Welcome aboard, you two. :) May your stay on Coro be long and productive. [18:13] <> [18:13] Hi MaAru [18:13] Any questions before we begin? [18:13] If you survive, taht is. [18:14] welcome aboard, Ma'am ^_^ I'll provide you with a brief of local intelligence [18:14] ::waves his arm frantically:: Oh oh me me! ;) [18:14] yeah well::chuckles::No sir [18:14] ::chuckles:: Yes, Commander? [18:14] ::glares sternly at those who speak when at attn:: [18:14] ::glares back at Bentall, then turns to Cap'n:: Did the starbase people impliment my suggestion about ultra-reinforcing the nacelle pylons? [18:15] Yes, they're in process, under Lieutenant Oswald's firm gaze. ;) [18:15] Okay, other question. [18:15] By all means. [18:15] What kinda starbase is this? [18:15] *** Fras|Deutschklass is now known as CLMC_Ironside [18:15] It isn't. This is a rallying point. MRF Pearl is a mobile version of the docking frame that the original Enterprise was in in ST:TMP. [18:16] Ooo, fun. [18:16] It has a single warp nacelle and a control/living pod attached to the side. [18:16] hello Colonel Ironside ^_^ i'm glad that you made it in time [18:16] ... I thought nacelles had to work in pairs? ;) [18:16] Nah. There are single-nacelle and three-nacelle ships. [18:16] Any other questions? [18:16] <> [18:16] They just work better in pairs. [18:16] So am I...had to spend five minutes scraping ice off of my windshield... [18:17] ::can't really type all that well at the moment, 'cause he can't feel his fingers:: Bear with me. ;-) [18:17] oh dear O_o well, next time i'll turn ont he defrosters beforehand for you, sir. [18:17] Shhhh! ;) No other questions? [18:17] * FCCO_LoraKor =/\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =/\= [18:18] * Savant bobs up and down a little on the bridge, watching benignly [18:18] ::stalks out of the turbolift and out onto the bridge before pausing to look around:: [18:18] FD> ::stands, arms crossed on the flight deck, looking out the open shuttlebay doors:: [18:18] L> ::stands silently in the lounge, hands clapsed behind his back, gazing out at the refitting of the nacelle pylons:: [18:18] hello Commander Bentall, Sir ^_^ [18:18] =.\ction= Coronado hangs in MRF Pearl with a single Defiant- class escort. The Defiant class ship has seen better days, clearly. Coro, however, is looking much more fit. [18:18] Q> ::continues to pack, now filling a second suitcase:: [18:18] <> [18:18] *>::strolls through the ship getting a first look around:: [18:18] ::looks up at Savant:: Greetings Commander. Status? [18:18] << the orgy room >> [18:18] <> [18:19] FD> ::walks towards The Colonel:: Greetings Ironside [18:19] TL>::enters::Bridge::thinks really should check out the science labs but what the heck:: [18:19] =.\ction= Nearby are approximately 80 starships from the 5th and 8th Fleets, including U.S.S. Vanguard, U.S.S. Stirling, and our sister ship, U.S.S. Renegade. [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] *> ::Walks down a corridor connection the Coro to the MRF:: [18:19] repairs are going as planned sir, for once, and power to the ship has continued uninterrupted through the umbilicals [18:19] FD> ::nods:: Major. Your replacement fighters will be arriving shortly, I've been told. A new design, apparently. Smaller and nimbler, but with the same armament. [18:20] Q> ::sits in seat sipping on a drink:: [18:20] FD> ::glances around the Deck:: They better get here soon. Feels a bit empty in here [18:20] TL>::steps out on the bridge and is awestruck with th eimage:: [18:20] FD> ::narrows his eyes briefly as he spots a erratically manouevering new-model Spectre dart between the trellises of Pearl:: [18:20] ::nods:: Good. ::walks over to his seat and sits down, leaning over his console he begins going over departmental reports:: [18:20] WR> ::exhales and decides to take a walk; exits the wardroom and moves into a TL:: Flight deck. [18:20] ::heads for the science station pointed out by one of the other officers, and smiles at him:: [18:21] * Savant floats towards Bentall, continuing, "the other details and minutae are somewhat trivial, so i won't tire you with them." [18:21] FD> Major...::keeping his eyes on the Spectre:: ...does that fighter look like it's headed this way? [18:21] ::completely ignores Savant as he continues to read, something obviously bothering him:: [18:21] ::nods a thanks and begins a diagnostic to familiarize myself with the systems and schematics:: [18:21] P> ::is en route to the Pearl flight bay/test area:: [18:21] *> ::steps through an airlock and onto the ship, running a finger along a scared side of the port as she moves through:: [18:21] FD> ::watches the Spectre:: I think so but it seems the pilot's a bit drunk [18:21] *** ObsTemple is now known as LCEN_McCracken [18:22] * Savant notices that she's being ignored and floats back a little to leave him with his thoughts, not being one to want to interrupt [18:22] FD> ::steps out onto the flight deck, noting Ironside and Wayne:: Kinda empty in here, is it not? [18:22] Q> ::carefully packs his bottle of Zadarian wine, and other precious valuables, taking extra care with them:: [18:22] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LCEN_McCracken [18:22] E>::looks around her:: [18:22] FD> ::uncrossing his arms as the fighter continues to close on the shuttlebay entrance, moving way too fast, and darting about in some very un-landing pattern like manouevers:: It's not slowing down. [18:22] Q> ::pulls cup back into replicator:: Off to work I go [18:22] FD> ::turns to Dejat:: Hopefully not for long [18:23] FD> ::nods to Wayne and smirks, then turns his attention to the drunken Spectre as he moves over to them:: [18:23] ::completes reading the engineering report, which for once, is rather good and moves onto the medical department, which as is normal is absent:: +taps+ Bentall to Dalton. [18:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:23] *> ::enters TL:: Engineering [18:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:23] FD> ...gentlemen I think it would be prudent if we got out of the way...::begins to move off to the side:: [18:23] * Savant clasps her hands together behind her back, quite at ease, though her expression seemed a little more terse than usual [18:23] E> ::walks into Main Engineering and begins taking readings from consoles:: [18:23] Q> ::walks into his closet, pulling only his most favorite suits, moving quickly to pack them into a duffel bag, then turns around and heads to grab more before stopping:: Hmm ... there IS still a chance they'll make it through this. No sense in taking everything ... [18:23] FD> (m) Pilot's got a death wish ::walks after Ironside:: [18:23] ::walks over and zips the duffel bag shut:: Just the important things. ::grins:: [18:23] =.\ction= The Spectre stops dead in mid-"dive", then pirhouettes like a ballerina before accelerating back up to flight speed. Clearly, the second generation Spectre has improved on the trademark maneuverability of the sidestep drive. [18:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] E> ::walks over to the office:: Reporting for duty maam [18:24] ::glances around the bridge, memorizing as many details as possible in case I am ever here in the dark:: [18:24] E>::glares at McCracken:: what are you doing in my engineering? [18:24] FD> ::grunts:: Show Off [18:24] ::waits patiently for the Doctor to respond and skips over to the tactical report:: [18:24] * Savant frowns a bit at Dalton's lack of responce [18:24] Q> +taps+ I'm sorry, you rang, Commander? [18:24] FD> ::smirks at Wayne again:: Come now, Major. You show off a bit yourself from time to time. Not a bad thing. [18:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] * Savant nods once [18:24] FD> ::watches as the Spectre comes out of a loop, snap rolls, and roars in on the flight deck at a much higher than normal approach rate, spins on its yaw axis, and lets loose with a full impulse burn at the last second, slowing the ship to a normal approach speed as it enters the shuttle bay while at the same time lighting up the flight deck forcefield in a brilliant display of fireworks:: [18:25] +taps+ I did. I don't suppose I could trouble you for your departmental report could I? [18:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:25] FD> ::grins:: True but mine are brilliant maneuvers [18:25] FD> ::snorts with amusement:: [18:25] *> ::enters a TL:: Deck 2 [18:25] E> ::grunts and polishes his pips:: I was sent to make sure the last of your repairs were completed. [18:25] Q> +taps+ Departmental report ... ::looks around:: I don't seem to have one. But, if you give me a couple of minutes to finish packing, I'll come discuss it with you. Are you on the bridge? [18:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:25] =.\ction= The Spectre stops cold, again in a fraction of a second. Up close, the second generation Spectre loses about two meters in length and about a half-meter in height to its older sibling. Weapon mounts are now retractable, and the gatling cannon is now mounted mostly internally in a bulge under the cockpit. [18:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:26] * Savant lets out a small breath, or more properly the hologram appeared to exhale. While she was a little occupied with dealing with the reams of data incoming fromt other ships, she was bored. [18:26] E> ::sniffs:: and you are? [18:26] FD> ::looks at the other two and walks over to the Spectre as it taxis onto one of the deck elevators and deckhands wheel a ladder up to the fighter as the cockpit snaps open:: [18:26] ::raises his brows at the packing comment:: Yes I am Doctor. What's this about packing? You haven't been transferred and I have seen your resignation papers. [18:26] << +taps+ that>> [18:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:26] FD> ::confidentially to Wayne:: Looks like the Colonel has found a new toy. [18:27] Q> +taps+ Who said anything about resigning? And I have my transfer order right here. I'll be up in a few minutes; Dalton out. ::cuts the commlink abruptly:: [18:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:27] RAdmMarshall> FD> ::unsapping his helmet and yelling playfully to the deckhands:: Come on now, you slackers! In my day I'd be out of this thing and showered by now! [18:27] E> Lieutenant Commander Eric McCracken, Warp Propulsion Analyst, MRF Pearl. ::extends his hand:: [18:27] *> ::Exits the TL and, after checking a PADD, heads off toward her new quaters:: [18:27] <> [18:27] ::shakes his head and resumes reading the tactical report:: [18:27] * Savant nods gently upon hearing that Dalton was transferring... the holgoram had known, but had said nothing. The fact that the man was leaving irked her [18:28] E> ::watches the Oswald as she is talking to someone:: [18:28] FD> ::starts to move forward grinning:: Hehee, I better beat him to it. ::walks over and runs a hand along the hull feeling the cold of space:: [18:28] E>::looks at McCracken's hand before shaking it:: nice to meet you... [18:28] Q> ::makes a point of sitting on his bed for a couple of minutes doing nothing before finally preparing to head to the Bridge:: [18:28] E>::turns to where Farley is:: Farley you're in charge of watching over this guy... [18:28] FD> ::places his hands on his hips and looks up as Marshall slides down the ladder just as a deckhand barely gets out of the way:: [18:28] FD> ::smiles and shakes his head at the two marines before making his way over to the Spectre as well, noting Marshall was the pilot:: [18:28] =.\ction= A second Spectre drops in behind the first, taking things a bit more sedately... which apparently means only doing a single snap roll a few seconds before crossing the threshhold. [18:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:28] E> Everything is looking good here. It looks like you're going to leave dock on schedule. [18:28] E> ::looks puzzled:: Yes, maam [18:29] ::checks one by one the sensitivity and range of each of the sensor arrays starting with the lateral pallets and testing in a counterclockwise series:: [18:29] * Savant sighs delicately and drifts backwards towards the science stations, sitting there delicately [18:29] ::completes the tactical report and moves onto Ironside's marine report:: [18:29] RAdmMarshall> FD> ::tosses the helmet back up into the cockpit and gives Ironside a lackluster salute:: Permission to come aboard, Colonel? [18:29] *> ::exits his quarters and strolls towards the nearest turbolift, in his Starfleet uniform and doctor's coat, nodding to people along the way:: [18:30] FD> ::continues to move around the fighter:: (m) New engine design, new set of thrusters ::Looks under the belly noting the bulge:: [18:30] FD> ::pops the canopy in the second fighter and tosses a flight helmet to the closest tech:: [18:30] FD> ::is silent for a moment, then returns the salute:: Granted, Admiral. We weren't expecting you. [18:30] FD> ::smirks, coming up to the marines:: When does one ever expect Admiral Marshall? ::grins up at the Admiral:: [18:30] FD> ::swings a leg over the side, finds the ladder for two steps, and then drops to the flight deck:: Cap'n on deck, and all that. [18:31] RAdmMarshall> FD> Well if you were expecting me it wouldn't be any fun now, would it? Besides, I haven't been on the Coro since she was under construction. I need to make sure it's still in proper shape. ::winks:: [18:31] ::reads over with interest the new specs on the newer Spectre's:: Savant? Did you know anything about the new Spectre's? [18:31] E> ::turns to the one I'm looking over:: Hello Sir, my name is LJ_Farley :: puts hand out to shake:: [18:31] TL> ::enters and leans against a wall in the 'lift, crossing his arms and smiling placidly:: Bridge, please. [18:31] i've gotten complete updates on the new Spectres, sir, tehy're quite remarkable [18:31] FD> ::can't help but smirk and shake his head:: Mr. Wayne, see that the new Spectres are up to snuff if you would. [18:31] E>::smiles at McCracken and then at Farley:: you have engineering Farley... please don't let them tear it apart.. [18:32] E>::turns to leave:: [18:32] would you like me to put a summary together for you, sir? [18:32] FD> ::grins at Ironside on the way by, amused at having managed to arrive unnoticed:: [18:32] ::looks up seeing a shimmer and an image hovering close by:: [18:32] ::nods:: I wonder why this is the first I'm hearing of it. Same with Dalton's transfer. It's almost like I'm being kept out of the loop. ::sighs:: I guess I'm just being paranoid. [18:32] FD> (m)Lean and mean just the way I like'em. ::turns to Ironside:: Aye Aye Sir [18:32] E> ::turns to Oswald:: Yes, maam [18:32] * Savant smiles gently at Bentall [18:32] *> ::takes a look around her quarters and sees her bags in the corner, moves toward them and startes to unpack:: [18:32] ::Steps off the turbolift at Bentall's command:: No more so than usual, Mr. Bentall. [18:32] *>::steps out of Engineering and head back to her quarters:: +taps+ Oswald to Dejat [18:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:32] FD> ::nods to the Captain as he walks by:: Enjoy yourself? [18:32] E> ::turns and arches an eyebrow:: That's quite the personable chief you have. [18:32] i would think that you're only distracted, sir. [18:32] :;startled::ER...me? [18:32] ::crosses down towards Bentall's chair:: [18:32] FD> ::looks over the deck once more and shakes his head again, following the Captain:: [18:32] FD> +taps+ Dejat here. [18:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] << er at Bentall's comment, rather ;) >> [18:33] * Savant blinks and looks over at Janeway with a smile [18:33] *>+taps+ are you busy? [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] ::turns to face Dalton and manages a weak smile:: Snappy remarks as always Doc. [18:33] RAdmMarshall> +taps+ Uncle Todd here too. ::grins as he hears Oswald's voice:: [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] E> ::looks to the unknown person:: Yes she is sir [18:33] ::shakes my head::this...er...you...might take some time to get used to....... [18:33] FD> ::winks at Dejat:: I wasn't always the "old man," Mr. Dejat. I did design these things. It's only fitting that I try out the second generation. [18:33] FD> ::glances up at Marshall:: Oh, you're part of the family too? +taps+ Somewhat...I was just about to ask our good friend the Admiral if he wouldn't mind talking tech for a little while. [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] It wasn't a criticism. I think a certain degree of paranoia is a good thing. [18:33] E> {{NOT!}} [18:33] FD> ::motions to the Chief Tech:: Get them stowed away. Hopefully, we should get a squadron or two [18:34] * Savant grins pleasantly, a perfectly composed smile. she extends a hand [18:34] ::smiles a little stronger:: So where are you transfering to? [18:34] E> ::goes back to work and starts snooping around the warp core:: [18:34] i'm Savant, Ma'am, a pleasure to meet you ^_^ [18:34] ::winks at Dejat, a grin never having left his face:: Disowned, of course. [18:34] I have heard of sentient holograms but I have never been...assisted...by one [18:34] FD> ::heads for the closest bench and starts changing out of the flight gear:: [18:34] Have you a name? [18:34] E> ::follows as I was told:: [18:34] < that>> [18:34] *>+taps+ may I join you? [18:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:34] ::leans back interested in this new contact:: [18:34] =.\ction= A third Spectre begins its approach, with a forth behind it. [18:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:34] i'm not so much a hologram as a piece of software, Ma'am. you can think of this hologram as a puppet ^_^ [18:34] ::takes note of the new Lieutenant but concentrates on Dalton:: [18:34] ::sits down in a chair:: Technically, I'm transferring to a Centaurian hospital. They happen to need a couple of doctors. [18:34] +taps+ Captain to Bridge. [18:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:34] i do, Ma'am, Savant ^_^ [18:35] You are definitely more than a puppet [18:35] FD> +taps+ Absolutely, my dear. So long as the good Admiral doesn't mind--and if he does, I have a few toys that can fix that ::smirks up at Marshall:: [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] * Savant grins an amused grin [18:35] ::holds up his hand to stop Dalton a minute:: +taps+ Bridge here Captain. [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] ::nods::Hello Savant [18:35] ::looks down at his nails as he buffs them:: Unofficially, I'm making sure I am not caught on the losing side of this little war. [18:35] +taps+ Bridge, I'd like to go to high-resolution sensors for the next... oh... 45 seconds, if you please. [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] * Savant extends her hand, "it's a pleasure to meet you, Lieutenant Janeway" [18:35] *>+taps+ where should I meet you? [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] +taps+ And let Commander Savant know that... well, let her know I'm sorry, but I need to know if this works. [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] FD> ::glances up at Marshall:: Any preference? [18:35] * Savant blinks and raises an eyebrow [18:35] ::frowns:: Forty-five seconds? What will that accomplish? [18:35] RAdmMarshall> ::holds up his hands:: Oh, don't let me get in the way of romance, and all that. I'll just go occupy your chair for a little bit. [18:36] ::nervously reaches out my hand and takes hers::A peasure for me as well [18:36] FD> Ohhh, no you won't. ::grins:: [18:36] +taps+ Understood Captain ::looks back to Savant:: You heard him? ::then to Janeway:: Could you head to the science station and bring the high resolution sensors online for 45 seconds? [18:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:36] ::is surprised at the substance I felt...and the warmth:: [18:36] * Savant shakes Janeway's hand, the touch of her artificial skin making Janeways' go numb and tingly [18:36] *** mccb_Tlaloco (maktaabi@kdfs-12643.ra.walrus.com) has joined #uss- coronado [18:36] * Savant nods at Bentall [18:36] FD> +taps+ I suppose the quarters will do for now. [18:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:36] ::looks back at Janeway:: [18:36] *** CRXO_Bentall sets mode: +v mccb_Tlaloco [18:37] FD> S03> ::moves over to the second Spectre and climbs aboard:: [18:37] * Savant floats up into the air a few feet, saying to Janeway, "i'm at your service if you require anything at all, Ma'am" [18:37] *>+taps+ I'll meet you there then [18:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:37] FD> ::still shaking his head in amusement as he watches Dejat and Marshall play back and forth:: Captain, how exactly does a man like that keep his rank of Admiral? [18:37] ::looks back at Dalton and holds out his hands:: Can I see your transfer order please? [18:37] FD> ::leans against the closest wall and waits:: [18:37] ::rejects the immediate idea to pull away quickly and lowers my hand to rest on the console::Yes, I will remember that, Savant and am sure I will be grateful for the aide [18:37] =.\ction= Suddenly, main and secondary computers all over the ship lose their timing systems and crash. Savant disappears with a fizzle, a shocked look and a loud bang. Every console on the Bridge crashes, as does every console in Engineering. [18:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:37] ::smiles and passes it over:: It's legit, trust me. [18:38] ::sighs::What the..... [18:38] ::looks around in alarm:: What the ..... Report! [18:38] <> [18:38] =.\ction= Every PADD in use winks out, and every Spectre in use shuts down. [18:38] << ::rolls eyes:: yah yah wundership is ok ;) >> [18:38] * Savant disappears in a muted cracking sound, leaving a few sparks of light to trail to the ground [18:38] FD> S03> ::sits down inside the Spectre:: Whoah, I didn't touch a thing!!! [18:38] q> :;enters her and Dejat's quarters:: [18:38] ::frowns, looking around:: Hmm ... looks like I'm gettnig out at a good time. [18:38] E> ::notices something wrong on the consol next to me:: What the??? [18:38] RAdmMarshall> FD> ::looks up:: Well now, that's not supposed to happen. [18:38] FD> ::frowns:: That's not good... [18:39] =.\ction= A small ship, about three times the size of a Spectre, decloaks... it is attached to the upper primary hull, just forward of the spine. [18:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] *> ::steps out into the corridor and heads backtoward the TL:: [18:39] ::drops the now useless PADD to the deck and stands up:: +taps+ Bridge to Lora Kor [18:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] =.\ction= A Starfleet officer materializes on the Bridge. [18:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] ::looks up:: [18:39] ::looks at the new comer:: Identify yourself! [18:39] ::demats on the bridge:: Greetings. ::offers a quiet smile:: [18:39] ::thinks another hologram maybe? no too solid:: [18:39] FD> S03> ::looks around and notes the confusion outside:: Find out what happened!! [18:40] ::stands up and picks up the discarded PADD with a nasty glance at Bentall, then looks at the materialized officer:: [18:40] *> ::stops in front fo the TL doors waiting for them to open:: [18:40] Where's Mr. Daren? He'd never allow security this lax ... [18:40] q> ::frowns at the consoles in the room...:: this can't be good... ::turns around and head back to engineering at a trot:: [18:40] ::nods in agreement, for once, with Dalton:: [18:40] E> Sir come over here and see this. [18:40] ::takes a couple of notes on a PADD:: Lieutenant Peter Clayton, sir. Sorry to intrude, but we needed a guinea pig. ::smiles again:: [18:40] <> [18:40] Chief Tech> FD> Seems all ships systems were effected [18:40] ((seeya ^_^)) [18:40] FD> +taps+ Ironside to Gregg. Get a platoon on high alert. I don't want to get caught with our pants down. [18:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:40] <> [18:41] ::looks back to Clayton:: What did you do? [18:41] =.\ction= The ship's computers regain their timing. Systems come back on line. Savant reappears. [18:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:41] *** LCEN_McCracken (somebody@kdfs-25112.netcom.ca) has left #uss- coronado [18:41] Ah, sir, everything on the science consoles are down...nothign comes up! [18:41] ::frowns at Savant reappearing:: Gee, I was hoping it was a permanent change. [18:41] ::pauses, then sorta grins, a very subdued smile:: I landed. [18:41] FD> ::glances around:: Looks like you can belay that, Colonel... [18:41] *> ::looks around for a console to summon the lift with, then sees everything come back online and the life doors open:: [18:41] FD> ::nods:: +taps+ Belay that, Major. [18:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:41] * Savant appears much more dramatically than she disappeared, the hologram's surface sparking and crackling madly in a static haze [18:41] ::sighs wistfully:: [18:41] FD> +taps+ Bridge, from Captain. I take it it worked? [18:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:41] ::sighs with relief as things appear to return to normal:: You landed? Explain yourself Lieutenant before I have you hauled to the brig. [18:41] ::nods to Bentall:: Perfectly. [18:41] ::looks at Clayton happily:: Can you make Savant disappear again? I liked that part. [18:42] =.\ction= Sensors get a lock on the small ship attached to Coro. You can get a look at it yourself: http://www.jestertrek.com/wraith/ [18:42] * Savant looks about the room wide-eyed and looking extremely startled for a moment before finally calming, the static fizzing away [18:42] +taps+ What is it Captain? All I know is the computers crashed and some Lieutenant beamed onto the bridge. [18:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:42] Chapel>+Taps+ tlaloco to Sav. [18:42] ::looks at Dalton, seems confused, then sees the hologram and winces:: Ah... well... [18:42] * Savant glances at Dalton once and then disappears once more [18:42] FD> +taps+ Thank you, Exec. That's a successful demonstration. I'll be up momentarily. [18:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:42] FD> S03> ::watches as everything comes back online:: Hrmm, someone must have pulled the plug [18:42] ::claps and smiles at Clayton:: [18:42] E>::enters engineering:: Farley what did you do to my ship! [18:42] Am slowly getting systems up, sir but it will be a long arduous process...one by one on the recalibrations [18:43] You must be some sort of gift from the heavens! [18:43] * Savant 's disembodied voice floats down to Tlaloco, "can i help you chief?" [18:43] E> ::can't seem to get the computer on line??:: [18:43] +taps+ Understood. ::glares at Clayton some more, then eyes Dalton:: When do you leave Doc? [18:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:43] ::walks over to Bentall:: Just another toy to deliver, really. It's quite a project. I'm sure the Captain will inform you more when he arrives. [18:43] chapel> Why so formal, sav? [18:43] ::offers his hand to bentall:: [18:43] ::sits down heavily, slightly annoyed at being left out of the loop yet again:: [18:43] E> Nothing maam, the computers seem to be off line I think it's the timimg of them. [18:43] E>+taps+ engineering to bridge does anyone know what's going on? [18:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:43] * Savant appears a few feet from Tlaloco in the chapel [18:43] ::begins checking each relay series by series:: [18:43] ::under his breath:: The sooner the better, Commander. [18:43] chapel> formal? [18:44] =.\ction= The Spectres, apparently informed in advance, resume their recovery operations. Soon, four of the new fighters are aboard. [18:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:44] Well, I'll leave you to your falling apart vessel. ::smiles:: Ta. [18:44] +taps+ Dalton to Captain Lora, do you have a moment? [18:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:44] ::jerks his head to the turbolift:: There's the lift Doc. Feel free. [18:44] FD> ::enters aft TL:: Bridge. [18:44] chapel> I just wanted to make sure that your new subroutines survived that little jolt. [18:44] ::blows a kiss to Bentall:: [18:44] * Savant smiles gently [18:44] ::pointedly ignores Clayton's hand:: [18:44] ::laughs a couple times to himself as he lazily strolls to the lift:: [18:44] TL> +taps+ I'm on my way to the Bridge, Doctor. You can meet me there. [18:44] FD> ::following the Captain:: Just what was that about, Captain? [18:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:44] ::watches the exchange between Dalton and Bentall with slight amusement... but waits patiently for the captain to arrive:: [18:44] chapel> they have... but i'm unsure if they're translating properly into my system. [18:45] +taps+ Sure thing. [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:45] FD> S03> ::throws the switch powering up the Spectre and starts playing with the console:: Tandem micro-impulse system, 5 shield generators, 4 pulse cannon Type IX... [18:45] TL> ::glances at Ironside, grinning slyly:: What's the main impediment to capturing a Romulan ship, Colonel? [18:45] FD> ::looks up at Marshall:: So, to my quarters, then? [18:45] ::stands over by the turbolift doors, looking down at his own PADD:: [18:45] i've been getting some disturbing bitwise errors in its data stream [18:45] chapel>::frowns::Why? What's happening? [18:45] ::begins a manual calibration not trusting that I didnt aid in the crash of the systems:: [18:45] tl> bridge ::waits a few seconds and then enters the bridge, looking around:: [18:45] TL> ::smirks slightly:: From your point of view, or from mine? [18:45] ::frowns and puts his hands behind his back:: [18:45] E> ::keeps trying to get into the computer:: [18:46] chapel> i think that it ... simply isn't functioning as it should [18:46] TL> From anyone's. Yours, say. [18:46] ::stands again and looks back at Janeway:: Lieutenant Janeway is it? Welcome aboard. [18:46] ::looks up at the newcomer wondering if I will ever really know who is who:: [18:46] TL> Anti-intruder defences and the security forces. [18:46] chapel>Why? What are you feeling? [18:46] =.\ction= A Starfleet tug begins chugging in Coro's general direction. She's towing a Katana-class saucer segment. [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] Er...Yes, sir, and thank you, sir. [18:46] I'd be giddy as hell if I found out it could've been a boarding party of 10 fully armed... and it was just little ole me. [18:46] TL> ::nods:: And assuming you defeat those, what always prevents the ship's capture? [18:47] chapel> the data is getting more and more unintelligible.... i'm having a hard time interpreting it [18:47] ::sences the tension on the bridge and eases back into what passes for shadows in the corner:: [18:47] ::looks at MaAru:: Are you lost? [18:47] ::smiles and nod then notes the arrival of the Cadet:: Can I help you with somthing Cadet? ::looking at MaAru:: [18:47] FD> S03> ::checks the tactical system noting the gatling microtorpedo launcher:: Additional hardpoints for extras. Hmmm I wonder if we could add a few extras. [18:47] TL> The ship's computer, for the most part. Romulan vessels have a tendency to self distruct when you least like them too. [18:47] chapel> Try filing them into likes and dislikes, and disregard the dislikes. [18:47] RAdmMarshall> ::extends his arm:: Lead on. [18:48] TL> ::nods as the TL arrives on the Bridge level:: Correct. Now, assume that you could crash a Romulan ship's computers, for those critical few seconds. [18:48] * Savant nods gently, and purses her lips [18:48] FD> ::ndos and makes his way to the TL, stepping in and holding the door for Marshall:: [18:48] ::resumes diagnostics and resets of all the science systems:: [18:48] E>::looks at a console:: [18:48] ::looks over his shoulder at Ironside, still with that sly grin:: [18:48] ::focuses on Dalton, for the second then on Bentall:: Cadet Kariasa Ma'Aru reporting for duty sir [18:48] chapel> it isn't so much as having difficulty sorting the emotions.... the emotions simply... aren't emotions at all. They're junk data, static. [18:48] ::arches an eyebrow and grins minutely as he exits the turbolift:: That would make my job a lot easier. [18:49] chapel> Why is that do you think? PErhaps the adaptive programming perameters should be adjusted. [18:49] ::crosses to the lower Bridge, and replys lightly:: Wouldn't it, though? ::to Bentall:: Good morning, Exec. [18:49] FD> S03> ::glances up as additional Spectres begin landing:: (m) Fun time is over ::taps on the comm:: +taps+ All pilots report to the flight deck. We got some new birds to break in [18:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:49] ::grunts, then leans over and whispers to MaAru:: (w) Watch out for that one, he dislikes anyone who isn't a command like he is. [18:49] * Savant nods gently [18:49] it's certainly an ongoing project ^_^ [18:49] ::smiles as he recalls who MaAru is:: Welcome aboard Cadet. I trust you've found everything alright? ::smiles slips as LoraKor greets him:: Morning Sir. [18:49] << a commander >> [18:49] ::turns to the captain, smiling:: I suppose this is slightly sarcastic, but... permission to board, captain? ::grins slightly, a tad more familiar with the captain than the rest of the crew:: [18:49] TL> Deck two. [18:49] E> ::looks over to Oswald:: I can't get the computer online! [18:49] chapel>In the meantime, pehaps I could supply a little bit of new input. [18:50] RAdmMarshall> FD> ::follows Dejat:: Chances are I'm going to make your fiancee a little upset. She used to be such a little darling, too...then she turned twelve. ::grins and shudders:: [18:50] ::nodes at the Commander and turns to Dalton as the captain comes in:: {w} what do you mean? [18:50] * Savant sits at a pew, aparently relaxing a little [18:50] ::laughs:: Welcome aboard, Lieutenant. Thank you for the demonstration. ::eyes seek out Savant:: Is Savant all right? [18:50] chapel> all right [18:50] ::still not able to find what occurred with the console systems:: [18:50] ::whispers back (w) Just ... mind your p's and q's. You want a straight shooter, go straight to the captain. [18:50] chapel>::sits next to her:: [18:50] ((no savant is *not* all right thank you kindly!! O_o he he he)) [18:50] ::slips into the Mission Ops console and makes sure that nothing was seriously affected by whatever the 'test' was:: [18:50] ::looks from Ironside to the Captain and back to Ironside:: How's the new Spectre's working out Colonel? [18:50] She came back, if that's what you mean, Captain. [18:51] I was so disappointed. [18:51] E>::reaches over and turns Farley's console on:: [18:51] FD> ::chuckles:: Well, she's been a bit shaken by all that's happened recently. Admiral Nouveau coming aboard, Colonel Ironside, and so forth. But I don't see why she'd respond negatively to you. ::smirks:: Besides, you and I are quite similar. We're both pilots, we both like to know things that we shouldn't, and we both like designing things. [18:51] <> [18:51] ::nods at Dalton:: Thank you, Doctor. ::turns back to Clatyon:: Lieutenant, I'll need you to find Commander Dejat and Major Wayne. Both of them need to understand how to pilot that ship of yours. [18:51] E> Damn it's always the simple things isn't it! [18:51] chapel>::leans close:: let's see. Chocolate, the scent of roses, perhaps the sensation of a kiss- [18:51] E> everything seems to be back to normal.. I'm going to go up to the bridge to find out what happened... you have engineering again.. [18:51] E>::heads out of engineering and to the bridge:: [18:51] * Savant chuckles delicately, "you certainly are a charmer, Olme" [18:51] ::nods:: Captain. ::heads towards the TL:: [18:51] ::turns to Bentall:: Exec, will you make arrangements with Engineering to undock saucer segment one? We're getting a replacement for it. ::waves a hand at the approaching tug:: [18:52] E> yes,maam [18:52] FD> S03> ::shuts down the Spectre systems and stands up:: Hey Chief. Make a note. This bird is mine. I want the T-Cats logo and colors on them. T-Birds get the next batch [18:52] ::wonderswhat the heck i must have done, the systems not being that familiar to me:: [18:52] ::ponders Dalton for a second then turns her attention to the Captain:: [18:52] ::pauses for a brief moment, considering Bentall's query:: ...our good friends at Whitestone Enterprises have built better mousetrap. [18:52] chael>::laughs, then leans forward and makes good on his promise...:: [18:52] ::turns back to face LoraKor with surprise:: We are? ::then recovers:: Ayr sir. +taps+ Bridge to engineering. [18:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:52] :;walks onto the bridge:: what happened? [18:52] ::waits at the TL, listening to other conversations while awaiting the lift:: [18:53] RAdmMarshall> TL> ::grins:: Might have something to do with the multiple times I scared her out of her wits when I took her on a few 'training' flights. [18:53] ::nods at Ironside:: We'll see. So far, it works great against Federation ships, which is not exactly comforting. Whether it will work on a Romulan ship has yet to be determined, of course. [18:53] ::looks up recognizing an enginner:: [18:53] ::moves forward and smiles at Lora:: Captain, may I have a moment before you get all absorbed in this messy changing of saucers? [18:53] ::closes the comm channel as Oswald enters the bridge:: Lieutenant? [18:53] ::enters the TL as it arrives:: [18:53] ::looks at Bentall:: can you please tell me what happened? [18:53] * Savant closes her holographic eyes, seemingly very calm. Inwardly, Savant was somewhat confused and unsure of how to act [18:53] ::nods at the Captain, conceding:: [18:53] ::turns:: Hmm... let's try the flight deck. ::the computer chirps a reply and the TL picks up speed:: [18:53] chapel>::senses the confusion: Your reaction is very human, savant. [18:53] =.\ction= The tug continues toward MRF Pearl, still towing along the saucer segment. It looks very much like Coro's current saucer segment one, only it has a pair of docking ports, one on the upper side, one on the lower. [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:54] E> +taps+ Engineering here sir [18:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:54] FD> Chief Tech> Give me an hour or two and your squadron will be prepped. You might want to take them for a spin. [18:54] 2> ::steps out on to deck two, chuckling:: Maybe so. ::moves over to the quarters and keys them open with a quick movement:: You'd be surprised how easy it is to reprogram these doors to have much tighter encryption. ::watches at the door opens and steps in, moving in to allow Marshall entry as well:: Something to drink? [18:54] ::flustered:: nobody ever tell me what's happening... I'm always the last to know.. and then they expect me to fix it... [18:54] Not sure Lieutenant. It was some sort of test and everything appears to be back to normal. I need you to make engineering ready to assist in replacing saucer section 1. You'll need to undock the existing section. [18:54] ::nods:: will do... thanks... [18:54] ::turns and leave the bridge:: [18:54] If it makes you feel any better I don't even now what it was all about. [18:55] chapel>you don't have to discuss what you're feeling. PErhaps more... um.. experimentation is necessary? Would you like that? [18:55] 2> ::sits himself down in one of the armchairs:: I don't think I'll ever need to worry about that, Commander. Most people are too scared to come within ten feet of me, let alone go searching through my quarters. ::grins:: Scotch on the rocks. [18:55] ::glances over his shoulder at Bentall:: Exec, call a meeting of the senior staff in 15 minutes in the wardroom, and I'll be happy to explain it all. [18:55] *** ObsTavik (BlueMars@kdfs-24099.ipt.aol.com) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [18:55] ::turns to Dalton:: Doctor, until then, I'm all yours. ::indicates the Ready Room with one hand:: [18:55] ::nods:: Aye sir. When you have a moment I need to speak with you. [18:55] TL>+taps+ Oswald to Farley, please assit in peplacing saucer section 1... it should be a fairly uncomplicated job... like playing with legos... [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] FD> ::steps down from the cockpit:: Was thinking that myself. Seems a bit more agile than the originals. ::grins:: That Admiral made me feel like a newbie with some of those maneuvers [18:55] ::smiles:: Swell ... I knew there was a reason why I liked you ... [18:55] +allcall+ Senior Staff to the conferance lounge in fifteen minutes. [18:55] Q> ::nods and keys the replicator to make a scotch and a kanar; hands the scotch to Marshall:: So, tell me about this little project of yours. [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] FD> ::enters the flight deck after a few moments and sees a bit of activity over the new spectres:: [18:55] E> +taps+ Yes, maam [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] ::walks down towards the ready room:: [18:55] chapel> i'm not sure if can really say what i'm feeling at all, Olme. It's always been a little trying for me to explain myself. As for further 'experimentation... i hardly think that now is a proper time *^_^* [18:56] * Savant smiles an amused smile [18:56] TL>::exits on deck 2 and goes to her quarter:: [18:56] Q> ::scowls at the announcement, then shrugs:: Only a deck up. Fifteen minutes is plenty of tme. [18:56] <