[18:06] oh, moody huh....Will Whitney Houstons "I will always love you" work? [18:06] :) [18:06] ::shudders:: [18:06] Any time you're ready, Exec. ;) [18:06] Now playing [ Various Music\Artists O-U\Mike Oldfield - Embers ], a [ 3.5 MB ] mpł. (/|\) [18:06] that's Dolly Parton, Daren. [18:06] LCARS, let's put it all on Black 13! Let it ride! [18:06] no, it's gotta be the Dolly Parton version, Daren ;) [18:06] * CoroLCARS =/\= CRXO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [18:06] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to 'U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901 =/\= Sim in progress! -- http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/' [18:06] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [18:06] Didn't you love how Bobby Brown refused to submit for drug tests? [18:06] ::Attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::Attn:: [18:06] ::Attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::Stands attentively:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] ::attn:: [18:06] *** Kristin is now known as GuestingFoxy [18:07] ::attn:: [18:07] Evening, everyone. :) This will be a bit of a weird one. Not sure how it'll go yet, so I'll just cross my fingers. ;) rev, Sonya, uniforms. [18:08] Here's the briefing... [18:08] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [18:08] Stardate 240108.13: "Minus 60 Centigrade", Part 3, by Jester. [18:08] SUMMARY: No help in the journey, but an unexpected gift. [18:08] Coronado and a battle group of Task Group 5.4 ships are currently in the Enigma system. Enigma is one of the systems the Taerens provided us their stellar cartography information on. It appears on our charts as system K042 in Grid 002, Sector 0011. About 36 light-years due west of Gateway, Enigma is a virtual twin of the "Pandemonium" system, a Traxati colony world that Coro attempted to visit ten months [18:08] *** Nikkos (~jirc@204-062-200-050.paccd.cc.ca.us) has joined #USS- Coronado [18:08] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Nikkos [18:08] Computer recognizes Nikkos. Authorization codes enabled. [18:08] *** rev is now known as mccb_Tlaloco [18:08] Given our current situation, we need more information about the Traxati. That meant visiting Enigma's single class M planet whether the Traxati wish us to or not. Sure enough, a large force of probes was on hand on the planet surface to greet us and attempted to keep us away from the planet. After fighting a pitched battle with the probes, we landed a science team, supported by a large Marine force. [18:08] We then drove back the remainder of the probes... but only for a few minutes. It was soon clear that we would be overrun by an almost unlimited number of probes from the surface. The Captain ordered an evacuation from the system, but before it could be completed, we picked up a possible communication from the Traxati -- resonant interference with our warp core. We returned the signal, attempting to commu [18:08] Nikkos = Lieutenant (JG) Nikkos, Reorsan Starfleet, Flight Operations Officer. [18:08] ack [18:08] acknowledged sir ^_^ [18:08] ack [18:08] ack [18:08] ::bows:: wakarimasu [18:08] ack [18:08] ack [18:08] ack [18:09] ack [18:09] ack [18:09] ack [18:09] acknowledged! [18:09] Pretty straightforward, I think. :) When we quit last week, we were evacuating in a bit of a hurry, so if you were on the planet, you're probably still there. [18:10] Ergo, those who were on the planet or off Coro generally please [ ] your nicks. [18:10] While people do that... any questions? [18:10] *** Savant is now known as [Savant] [18:10] *** Savant has left IRC [18:10] *** MJSL_Wayne is now known as [MJSL_Wayne] [18:10] <[Savant]> are you going to let Foxy guest? [18:10] *** mccb_Tlaloco is now known as [mccb_Tlaloco] [18:10] *** COMC_Ironside is now known as [COMC_Ironside] [18:10] Do you think Marty Robbins' "El Paso"? could be considered "moody"? [18:10] *** LCSI_KathJaneway is now known as [LCSI_KathJaneway] [18:10] Where will I be? [18:10] Hopefully, she's talking to Daren. ;) [18:10] *** CRXO_Daren is now known as [CRXO_Daren] [18:10] <[Savant]> gotcha ^_- [18:10] Don't know the song. [18:10] Probably on the surface with the other cannon fodde-- err, Marines. ;) [18:10] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> yeah, but El Paso City is twilight zoney. [18:10] Out in the west Texas town of El Paso, I fell in love with a Mexican girl... [18:10] :) [18:10] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> none here sir [18:10] Right. [18:11] Shhh. ;) Any other questions? [18:11] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> i--i--irl [18:11] *** L1CC_Moore is now known as [L1CC_Moore] [18:11] * [Savant] recommends giving Foxy a voice ^_- [18:11] * LCTC_Drexler can sing it pretty well. ;) *hushes* [18:11] ::raise hand:: [18:11] Yes, Lieutenant? [18:11] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v GuestingFoxy [18:11] I presume I'm with Farley in Engineering sir. [18:11] ::raises hand:: [18:12] Almost certainly, Sky. [18:12] <[L1CC_Moore]> BRB [18:12] i will be on the bridge of course, neh? [18:12] Miss Ungtae? [18:12] ty sir ::smile:: [18:12] I believe that's where Ryosei ended up at the end of last week, yes. [18:12] *** Sonya is now known as LCEN_Oswald [18:12] ::shakes their head:: Nevermind. [18:13] Alrighty. :) Last chance for questions going once... [18:13] Going twice... [18:13] * FCCO_LoraKor =/\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =/\= [18:13] <> [18:13] * LJDR_Ungtae sits in the quiet quarters assigned to her - them - whatever. [18:13] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::lowers his concussion rifle to his side, using the macrobinocular function in his helmet's visor to peer in closer at the hovering probes about one kilometre distant:: [18:13] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> You alright, Kath? [18:13] ::blinks and tries to overhear what's going on in engineering:: [18:14] =.\ction= Coronado continues to hang in orbit of Enigma with much of the rest of the battle group. The evacuation pauses as the probes come to a halt, no longer attacking. [18:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:14] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ All remaining forces, cease fire. [18:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:14] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::nods, gasping::Y...e...s [18:14] <[Savant]> ::Savant brushes off some dust from her jacket and settles in her seat, observing with great attention:: [18:14] =.\ction= Meanwhile, Coro's warp core is still down, still resonating with the disruption from the surface. [18:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:14] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::to everyone on the shuttle:: do we have any injuries? [18:14] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> I want to play doctor. [18:14] <[CRXO_Daren]> ::quickly steps to the forward section of Kelaka:: Chief Tlaloco, take the helm...get us into the atmosphere! [18:14] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::sets the case beside the chair:: [18:14] E> ::Walk to Farley:: Need help? [18:14] E> ::conts. dealing with the warp core:: [18:14] <[L1CC_Moore]> ::looks around:: We are they just sitting there Colonel? [18:14] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> Aye sir. [18:15] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::sighs for his benefit:: [18:15] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::To himself:: There's infinite up. How hard can this be? [18:15] E> ::sees Sky:: I could usee all the help you can give! [18:15] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> Thrusters at thirty five percent. [18:15] <[Savant]> no injuries i think, Olme ^_^ [18:15] ::watches the viewscreen:: I hope our warp core doesn't say something offensive. [18:15] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::slings the rifle over his shoulder:: I don't know, Lieutenant. +com+ Assault force to Coronado, can you confirm; probes have ceased hostile action. [18:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:15] Q> ::meditates, hoping to gain further focus and stability:: [18:15] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> This may be bumpy sirs, it's been some time since I've flown. [18:15] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::glances down at the probes:: +taps+ Wayne to Ironside. Probes seem to be hanging in midair. Should we continue taking them out? [18:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:15] E> ::nods:: You continu here and I'll head for that console::point the other warpcore console:: [18:16] <[Savant]> i have utmost confidence in your abilities, Mister Tlaloco ^_^ [18:16] <[L1CC_Moore]> ::shakes his head but remain on guard:: [18:16] E> Ok ::nods:: [18:16] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> That's one of us, sav. [18:16] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ Negative major. Weapons cold....but stay on alert. [18:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:16] +acalert+ All ships, all Away teams, from Coronado... confirm the Traxati are attempting to communicate. Hold all hostilities, maintain your positions, and stand by. [18:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:16] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> Ok, we're going up. [18:16] ::Ryosei peers at her terminal, all the while drumming her fingertips on the hilt of her swords:: [18:16] +taps+ Engineering, from Bridge, report! [18:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:16] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> Bring your trays to an upright position. [18:16] <[CRXO_Daren]> ::nods:: Understood Cheif. Set up ::hears the comm:: Chief, belay that...shut down the engines and hold position here. [18:16] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::Hits a pocket of turbulence:: [18:16] Q> ::takes several deep breaths:: [18:17] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> {oops] [18:17] E> +taps+ Farley here. The disruption is still keeping the waarp core offline, sir [18:17] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::decides to try using the scanning unit tied into the analyzer as we prepare to leave for one last look andbegins looking at the recorded data of Tlaloco scratching the rock:: [18:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:17] * LJDR_Ungtae sits up, their eyes snapping open. [18:17] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> aye sir. ::Set craft back down:: [18:17] E> ::walk to the console and then login:: [18:17] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::To daren:: Why the change, sir? [18:17] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::pulls fighter into lazy eights watching the probes:: +taps+ Aye Sir. T-Cats will maintain CAP over you. [18:17] <[Savant]> ::Savant calmly grips an armrest and leans back:: it's really too bad that Mister Dejat is so paranoid about computer intrusion. This could have been a lot easier if i had just been able to get into Kelaka [18:17] Q> ::breathily:: Emissary. We understand. [18:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:17] *** GuestingFoxy is now known as ObsKris [18:18] E>::enters engineering:: you got our disturbance fixed yet Farley? [18:18] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> Orders from above. I tend not to hear them. [18:18] <[CRXO_Daren]> It looks like the Traxati are attempting to make some kind of communication...we're ordered to hold position. [18:18] ::murmurs to herself:: is so hard to understand..... why did they stop? [18:18] Q> ::stands and moves towards the door:: [18:18] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::to Moore:: Lieutenant, make sure nobody strays outside the perimeter. I don't want the Traxati thinking we're moving in to attack them while they're stationary. [18:18] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> Well, Let's see. I can check on our O2 blend on the thrusters. [18:19] *** [CRXO_Daren] sets mode: -v ObsKris [18:19] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::makes himself buisy:: [18:19] =.\ction= The probes continue to hold their positions, one group near the Marines, one group near Coro, one group between Wayne's Spectres and Kelaka. [18:19] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::thinks about matching the resonant frequency::Diamonds...didn't you all say this rock you were scratching was like a diamond? [18:19] E> :;taps in some command:: [18:19] <[L1CC_Moore]> ::looks at the Colonel and nods:: Yes sir. Foxman! ::yells for the company sargeant:: [18:19] ::moves back and forth in his chair slowly:: So ... is anything else going to happen? [18:19] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> Tlaloco [18:19] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> Yes, Kath, I'd say it was a diamond. [18:19] <[Savant]> in fact, i think that the surface was in fact diamond, Miss Janeway [18:19] Q> ::smiles as the door opens before her:: [18:19] E> ::turns to Oswald:: We need to rechannel the distrution so it won't effect the warp core. If this is communication, maybe to the translators? [18:19] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> +taps+ T-Lead to all Cats. Safe your weapons. Loose Deuce Formation [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] <[L1CC_Moore]> Foxman> Lieutenant? [18:19] +taps+ Engineering, from Bridge... understood. We need to analyze the pattern of the disruption. [18:19] *> ::heads to the nearest turbolift:: [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:20] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::Doesn't look at his ruined ring:: [18:20] E>::nods:: that would be the logical place... [18:20] <[CRXO_Daren]> ::looks over a visual scan of the probes:: They're holding position alright.....full scans...lets be sure to record any and all activity coming off those probes...might have to analyze it later [18:20] <[L1CC_Moore]> Make sure none of the marines stray outside the perimeter. Hop to it Sarge. [18:20] TL> ::looks around, as if seeing the TL for the first time ever:: Bridge. [18:20] =.\ction= The cold wind continues to blow the black snow around the surface, filling in the holes cleared over the Enigma surface. [18:20] E> Shall we do that maam? [18:20] <[Savant]> of course sir, i'm running a full scanning suite at the moment. I'll let you know when i find anything interesting [18:21] E>::nods:: [18:21] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::takes the chain from around my neck and takes my engagement ring from my first marriage and slides the diamoond into the analyzer and sets upthe generator topick up the resonancelike a tuning fork:: [18:21] E> ::continu is effort on trying to stablelyse the warpcore feild:: [18:21] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::plays the recorded sounds from when Tlaloco was scratching the surface and the sound started:: [18:21] ::enters the bride and looks around in wonder:: [18:21] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> It's a match!! [18:21] E> ::turns towards Sky:: Sky can you redirect the distubance to the translators from over there? [18:21] ::gets kind of jittery in the sudden quiet of the battle, the silence of the phasers:: [18:21] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ All remaining Havocs, return to beachead and secure your vehicles until furthur notice. ::off channel:: Somebody start a full scan of those probes, too. See if they're doing anything now that they weren't doing when they were attacking us. [18:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:21] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> HYuys listen! [18:22] <> [18:22] ::walks over to Drexler:: Any movement, Commander? [18:22] <[Savant]> Ah ^_^ while we were gone, i've managed to break their transmission language. Their friend-or-foe broadcast is on 221.8 MHz [18:22] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> Guys listen! [18:22] ::hears his console beeping the soft diagnostics and scanning the probes:: [18:22] Nothing, captain;. [18:22] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> wht's up, Kath? [18:22] <[L1CC_Moore]> ::nods again and moves off to one of the scanning crews:: [18:22] ::nods:: +taps+ Engineering... what's happening? [18:22] <[Savant]> ::glances over at Kath:: [18:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:22] ::starts reading his Federation history padd once again:: [18:22] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> This is the sound of the resonance off the dimond of my engagement ring..... [18:22] <[CRXO_Daren]> Excellent Savant, are we picking anything up on the frequency now? [18:22] E> Well I can try. ::try to get access to the disruptor from his console:: [18:22] ::moves to the center of the bridge, nearer the captain:: [18:22] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::watches the various probe groups on his sensors. Taps on his console trying to analyze a probe:: [18:22] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> And this is the resonance of the sound we were hearing on the surface [18:22] +taps+ the sky is falling and we're working on fixing it... [18:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:22] ::Ryosei prods her terminal ineffectively, the screen changing every once in awhile:: [18:23] <[Savant]> yes Sir, the probes broadcast on this frequency. [18:23] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> It's the same sound only magnified!!!!! [18:23] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> Its the same sound [18:23] Excuse me. Captain? [18:23] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> fascinating. [18:23] ::glances at Ungtae:: [18:23] <[Savant]> ::savant peers over at Kath's ring in interest:: [18:23] ::looks over his shoulder at Ungtae:: Yes, Lieutenant? [18:23] *** ObsThomas (~thomas@) has joined #USS-Coronado [18:24] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> where'd you get that ring, KAth? [18:24] =.\ction= The group of probes near the Marines begins slowly settling toward the surface, moving at 4 or 5 meters per second. [18:24] <[CRXO_Daren]> ::turns:: The sound from the planet is the same sound as your ring Lieutenant? [18:24] ::looks up at the viewscreen, sees nothing interesting is happening, and reads again:: [18:24] E> Hows the translator link coming, Sky? [18:24] ah.. i wish i knew what is happening ^_^ is so confusing.... ::she frets a little and purses her lips:: [18:24] E>::taps on a console:: you got that link up yet Sky? [18:24] E> well he disruption frequency just changed and it's now altering frequencies rapidly. [18:24] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> The whole planet is a diamond....or some kind oftransmitter that uses diamods to project itself thats why we keep hearing it over and over [18:24] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> wouldn't it be interesting if all diamonds were actually sentient. [18:25] E> <> [18:25] We - I - require all available personnel in Sickbay. I believe we're going to need them if we are to handle the causalties that I predict are coming in. [18:25] =.\ction= One probe from each group breaks away from the others... one approaches Coro, one approaches Wayne's Spectre flight, one approaches the Marines. [18:25] *** Disconnected Session Close: Mon Aug 13 18:25:25 2001 Session Start: Mon Aug 13 18:27:19 2001 [18:27] *** Now talking in #USS-Coronado [18:27] *** Topic is '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sims here Monday nights at 9:00pm ET!' [18:27] *** Set by CoroLCARS on Mon Aug 13 17:28:05 [18:27] *** ChanServ sets mode: +o Jester [18:27] Computer recognizes Jester. Authorization and command codes enabled. [18:27] Jester = Fleet Captain Tebrun Lora Kor, Commanding Officer. [18:27] Don't they know how to run a friggin IRC network? [18:27] <[Savant]> ::refrains from tackling Ross:: [18:27] *** Jester is now known as FCCO_LoraKor [18:27] <[L1CC_Moore]> He killed the server..... Kilmaric killed it. I can't believe that right in the middle of our flipping sim. [18:27] It's the end of the day here!! [18:27] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> < [18:27] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> >> [18:27] You upgrade ircds late at night. [18:27] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> Went down with the ship. [18:27] OK, hush, people. We'll bitch after the sim. It looks like we didn't lose too many. [18:27] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> klingons don't care. [18:28] UCIP doesn't care. ;) [18:28] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> <> [18:28] Hush. Resume simming. Bitch after sim. :) [18:28] * FCCO_LoraKor =/\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =/\= [18:28] *** [COMC_Ironside] sets mode: +o CRXO_Daren [18:28] <> [18:28] <[Savant]> ::Savant watches the probe's activity with great interest:: [18:28] ::glances at Ungtae:: [18:28] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ Hold your fire! [18:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:28] <[MJSL_Wayne]> 1LtFox> S04> +taps+ T4 to T-Lead. Am detecting movement by a few probes. [18:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:28] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::shakes his head, wonders if he blacked out again:: [18:28] =.\ction= One probe from each group breaks away from the others... one approaches Coro, one approaches Wayne's Spectre flight, one approaches the Marines. [18:28] <> [18:29] ::is almost startled by his console when it blares at him:: [18:29] <[COMC_Ironside]> Mr. Moore, grab a squad. You're with me. ::starts moving forwards towards the perimeter edge where the Probe is approaching:: [18:29] ::watches the probe come in:: +taps+ Bridge from Engineering... talk to me... [18:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:29] Captain, one probe is moving towards us. [18:29] <[Savant]> hmm.. probes are approaching the other groups... they're avoiding us for some reason. [18:29] E>::looks to Sky:: is that disturbance gone away from our warp core yet... [18:29] PADD> "The Ferengi accords granting the right for women to make a profit were not signed until 2374. Before this time, many women found to be profiteering were stripped of their riches, exiled, or imprisoned." [18:29] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> I wonder what's going on up there.. [18:29] ::shakes his head:: That's so sad ... [18:29] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::unslings his rifle and makes sure a round is chambered, still walking forwards:: [18:29] E>+taps+ yes sir? [18:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:29] Captain, we - I - need to get as many qualified medics as possible to sickbay. I'd also like to set up a major triage area in the main shuttlebay. [18:29] <[L1CC_Moore]> Foxman, Squad one with me. ::yells out as he runs behind the colonel to the perimeter edge:: [18:29] ::nods at Ungtae:: Do it. [18:29] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::watches the probes and runs weapons hot:: +taps+ Colonel Ironside, we have a few probes on the move. [18:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:29] E> Not entirely ma'am. [18:29] ::looks up as his console beeps at him, then at the viewscreen:: [18:30] Oh, captain! One of the probes is coming towards us. [18:30] Should we move away? [18:30] E>::blinks:: is it partially there? [18:30] +taps+ Engineering, I need that disturbance frequency linked into the universal translator, and I need it 60 seconds ago. [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:30] <[L1CC_Moore]> ::double checks his rifle and brings it up:: [18:30] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ Confirmed. We've got one inbound on our position as well, Major. Stay frosty, but do not commit any hostile actions. [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:30] i am sure that one probe will not hurt us. [18:30] Yes, I can see that, Lieutenant Nikkos. Continue holding position. [18:30] We're not far from where the Marines landed on the surface...::looks on the terminals:: [18:30] +com+ All ships, all Away teams, weapons restricted... show no hostile actions. Continue holding your positions... [18:30] E>::taps a few buttons and makes the disturbance go into the universal translator:: [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] ::nods:: Thank you, sir. We - ::shakes her head:: - I - appreciate your confidence in us despite everything that's gone on. [18:31] E>::looks at Sky:: is the warp core better now? [18:31] ::heads to the turbolift:: [18:31] ::turns:: Savant, power down all Kelaka's weapon systems! [18:31] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::looks back at Kath:: [18:31] ::watches Ungtae uneasily:: [18:31] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::arrives at the perimeter edge and debates exiting the shield, but comes to a stop as the probe continues to approach:: [18:31] E> Well I'll look. ::Look again at the console:: I'm not sure ma'am.. I get all weird readings and other thing. [18:31] E>+taps+ your wish is my comamand... it was done 60 seconds ago... [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] ::looks at Ungtae as she leaves, then looks back at the viewscreen:: [18:31] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> well, where'd you get that ring? [18:31] <[Savant]> already done sir ^_^ ::she flicks her hand and the systems are down:: [18:31] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::watches the approaching probe:: +taps+ Ack Sir. ::continues flying the lazy eight with a bit more power:: +taps+ All Cats. Sit tight. [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] E> ::notices the warp core readings going up:: Yes they are maam [18:31] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::shrugs::Are we having trouble leaving for some reason? [18:31] TL> Sickbay. [18:31] E>::frowns at sky:: why kind of weird readings? [18:32] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> we were ordered to hold. [18:32] ::turns to Drexler:: Commander, tie in universal translators... let the Traxati talk to it. [18:32] <[Savant]> we've been ordered to maintain position, Ma'am ^_^ [18:32] ::continues to watch the probe approaching the Marines on the monitor:: [18:32] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> sticky subject, Kath? [18:32] ::nods, doing his best:: translators online. [18:32] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ok nm then [18:32] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> I'll lay off. Forgive me. [18:32] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::opens up his communications suite as the probe approaches, not knowing exactly what to expect:: [18:32] We don't want to appear aggressive at this moment.... [18:32] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> what did I say? [18:32] TL> +allcall+ All available medically trained personnel, this is Dr. Ungtae. Please report to main shuttlebay for briefing. [18:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:32] =.\ction= On the planet, the wind dies for a few seconds... when it picks up, it whips some of the black snow on the surface into the air. The snow begins to glow brightly, and more and more of it rising higher on the winds, soon forms an enormous image overhead. [18:33] =Description= The image is of a spiral galaxy. The huge picture is visible both below, from the planet, and above, from Coro, like a gigantic hologram. The galaxy is recognizable as M64, complete with dark central cloud, but something seems... different about it. [18:33] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> holy uncle of the Rain God! [18:33] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks up and makes sure his visual and scanner logs are recording:: +com+ Coronado....are you seeing this? [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] E>::looks at Sky:: report? [18:33] That's very pretty! They're quite good at that! [18:33] <[Savant]> interesting.... it's a communication medium. I'm willin to bed, nanotechnology. [18:33] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> map? [18:33] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::scans the image and gets no readings at all::There's nothing there [18:33] Interesting to say the least.... [18:33] E> Well..... Like ........ ::jump aside:: Wacth out the power realy are going nots and a Plasma surge will blow out ma'am.. [18:33] <[Savant]> (to bet, even) [18:33] ::decides to make a copy of the map on one of his PADDs:: [18:33] E> ::keeps rechecking the readings:: [18:34] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks down to see the probe still approaching, then back up at the image:: [18:34] E>::looks to Farley:: are you seeing what he's seeing? [18:34] E> <> [18:34] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::watches the approaching probe before noticing the image. Forgets the probe and stares at the image:: (m) Whatthe heck is going on? [18:34] <[Savant]> hmm... there's interesting indeed [18:34] +taps+ Away teams, from Coronado... we see it. [18:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:34] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ostentatious display. [18:34] <[Savant]> that image of the M 64 galaxy coincides with what it would look like perhaps, oh, a million or so years ago [18:34] I don't suppose they are going to show us how to get home, are they? [18:35] E> Maam the warp core seems to be using alot of power and it seems to be powering something outsidet he ship. [18:35] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> couldn't they just give us a padd like regular beings? [18:35] <[Savant]> perhaps they are, Olme ^_^ [18:35] * LJDR_Ungtae arrives in sickbay and begins gathering people and supplies, directing the action quickly and efficiently. The doctors, nurses, and techs are a bit surprised to see the "old Ungtae" in action but they spring to work regardless. [18:35] =.\ction= Coro's warp core stabilizes. [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] =.\ction= The image "zooms" in, coming to rest on the image of a group of linked hexagonal probes. The probe group moves at relativistic speed through the M64 image, finally making starfall around a bright yellow star with a large family of planets. [18:35] ::brings up a current map on his consoles:: Captain ... the map is not current. I'm estimating that it is ... between 1 million and 1.5 million years old. [18:35] E>::frowns:: ick... another leach clinging on to the ship... ain't that marvelous... [18:35] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> it's nice to have Sav along. [18:35] ::turns to face Lora:: It's still a very nice map, it's just not up to date. [18:35] <[Savant]> i think that they're giving us a history of their existance. . . [18:36] <[Savant]> ::She smiles widely:: why, thank you Olme! [18:36] ::nods at Nikkos, watching the display:: How are they generating such a large image? [18:36] <[COMC_Ironside]> ...are they showing us their home? [18:36] E>::looks to Sky:: please go over your console with a tricorder and fix whatever is wrong with it... I'm not getting anything of the sort from the warp core.. [18:36] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::switches his sensors to the image and taps the recorder:: [18:36] E> ::checks the readings again:: The core seems to be stable right now, maam? [18:36] E> ::stand up again:: Hum... I saw a lot of power entering the console and thought it would come out like a EM surge. [18:36] ::turns back to his console:: I'll scan for power signatures ... [18:36] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::smiiles, thinking if savant were only more thana hologram:: [18:36] =.\ction= Time seems to "speed up" in the image... as time passes, the probes consume one of the planets, multiply, consume another, and so on... until only a single class M planet remains. The multitude of probes then falls into the atmosphere and begins remaking the world. [18:36] I will scan this to see what they are doing. [18:37] E> ::take a tricorder and scan:: ..... [18:37] * LJDR_Ungtae heads out to the turbolift again, taking her team with her to the main shuttlebay, where numerous officers and crewmen have gathered. [18:37] ::shivers despite himself:: Zadar. That's what they did to Zadar. [18:37] <[Savant]> ::Savant double checks to make sure that a good detailed recording of this event was being made:: [18:37] E>::looks at Farley:: are we still getting a power drain to somewhere outside of the ship? [18:37] ::hypothesizes:: If this is the story of their existence, would that make this the Traxati Homeworld? [18:37] they..... that is a planet? [18:37] =.\ction= Nearby, another group of probes destroys another system of planets around a large red giant star and begins constructing a hypergate from the rubble. It's clear we're being given a bit of a history lesson, for reasons which are unclear. [18:37] ::watches the probes, making sure this isn't a distraction:: [18:38] E> Checking maam [18:38] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::frowns, trying to determine if the red giant is Gateway:: [18:38] ::looks back up:: Well obviously ... they think what they have done is perfectly fine, if they're being this upfront about it. [18:38] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> it looks like they're trying to give us a history lesson. [18:38] Captain, the probes together seem to be channeling this energy. [18:38] E> Well I'll have to replace two malfunctionning EPS Relay Ma'am. ::close the tricorder:: [18:38] Unsure from where, but it's heading to the planet. [18:38] that is not "fine". . . there are people on those planets, neh? [18:38] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> it IS beautiful. [18:38] E> ::finishes the checks:: Yes we are still losing power but it's stabilized. [18:39] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::logs the star as Gateway and transmits his hypothesis to Coronado for later reference:: [18:39] <[Savant]> it has it's beauty, Olme. I can't condone it, but you're quite right. [18:39] I'm not SAYING it's fine ... but I don't see them apologizing. ::points at the history lesson:: [18:39] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> (w)very...awesome [18:39] ::quietly:: We don't know those systems were inhabited. [18:39] E>::nods to Sky:: then do it please... ::looks to Farley:: compensate and find out where that power is going... [18:39] They might not have been. [18:39] SB> I need three teams to set up for triage of the wounded from the planet. Team leaders will be Jackson, Gargon, and Muhelstein. [18:39] <[Savant]> it seems that every lapse is around 10 000 years in our image, which is my guess. [18:40] =.\ction= The image "zooms" back out, showing the full galaxy as eons pass in time lapse. As the time passes, a red "shadow" or smoke begins spreading from the dark cloud at the center of the galaxy... it spreads outward, covering almost the full galaxy, including both Enigma and Gateway. [18:40] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::adjusts course maintaining the recorders and every sensor on the image:: (m) Wish I had a bucket of popcorn for this [18:40] . . . ::Ryosei pauses before bowing deeply:: so sorry. i do not know if there are people there or not. [18:40] What would be the reason for showing us all this? [18:40] E> The power seems to be going to the planet. The only way we can compensate for the drain would be to take it offline completely. [18:40] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> they want to explain why we shouldn't be doing something we're doing [18:40] <[Savant]> perhaps it wants to know what it is. [18:40] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> or they want us to help them do something. [18:40] E>::taps on a console:: it doesn't seem to be overloading the warp core, does it? [18:40] E> ::go get two new EPS relay and walk back to the console, then open the access port:: [18:41] <[Savant]> communication for such a creature as this must be incredibly sparse. Perhaps it's talking only because it has someone to talk to [18:41] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> or it's an image from a civilization long dead. [18:41] ::shrugs:: I am not sure where the power to create this is coming from, Captain. I am reading some power signatures on the planet, but I don't believe it is enough to generate something of this magnitude. [18:41] ::nods at Nikkos:: Keep monitoring. [18:41] =.\ction= The image then shifts to show probes leaving Enigma, apparently trying to spread... and failing for reasons which are unclear. The linked probe groups seem to start tumbling for no discernable reason. Again and again this happens... [18:41] E> ::checks the console:: the power drain is not at a critical level, right now. [18:41] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> in which case, we're brothers ::mutters:: [18:41] *** CRXO_Daren is now known as [CRXO_Daren] [18:41] SB> I need at least one doctor, one nurse, and three trained techs per team. I'm taking the remainder of you all to the other triage stations aboard. [18:42] E>::nods:: monitor it and tell me if it starts to climb again... [18:42] ::frowns at the display, the red smoke in particular:: [18:42] E> ::take out a tricoder and try to find wich two EPS Relay are burned:: [18:42] Perhaps this is a way of them showing us our insignificance. [18:42] =.\ction= Finally, a large group of probes lifts from Enigma, and transits through the Gateway hypergate. A few seconds later, an emormous arc of electricity seems to envelop the hypergate. The color of the gate seems to darken and fade to dull grey. [18:42] E> Yes, maam ::conts to moniter the power readings:: [18:42] i do not like this. ::she shifts about uneasily.. apparently she was more comfortable with a clean-cut battle:: [18:42] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> sav, is there any way to see how long ago that transmission was recorded? [18:42] An awful lot of energy is being drained from our warp core. Perhaps that energy, combined with a similar drain from the other ships nearby ... ::turns to look at Lora:: Maybe ... *we're* powering it? [18:43] ::blinks:: They... what? They shut down the gate themselves? [18:43] <[Savant]> how long ago this event occured? of course ^_^ [18:43] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> no, how long ago the map was created? [18:43] <[CRXO_Daren]> Hmm...The Traxati don't appear to be the most literal culture in the world. [18:43] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::muttering to himself:: We hadn't theorized that electricity...voltage...had anything to do with a hypergate's operation... [18:43] SB> ::looks around:: I don't know if we're getting any wounded or not, but I want to be as prepared as possible if and when they come. Ok, people. You know your jobs. Let's get to work. [18:43] ::turns to Nikkos:: Mr. Nikkos, confirm that with Engineering. If that's the case, they are not to shut down the power drain. [18:43] <[CRXO_Daren]> er...universe [18:43] Let the Traxati tell their story. [18:43] Very good, Captain. [18:43] E> ::found the relay and then replace them, do some tricorder testing... and closed it off:: Hum. [18:44] ::turns in his chair and opens a channel to Engineering through his console:: [18:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:44] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> I mean, the Traxati may have expired and left the message. [18:44] <[Savant]> i'll try to find out [18:44] <> [18:44] =.\ction= More eons pass, and the red smoke is shown retreating, though its shadow still hangs over Gateway and Enigma. Every couple of seconds, another probe passes through the dead hypergate and vanishes, though it's clear the probe goes nowhere. [18:44] <[Savant]> we're at about 250 000 years ago, Olme. [18:44] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::looks over at Tlaloco and hopes he doesnt see me glance at him and loks back at my recording the images:: [18:44] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::Feels eyes on the back of his neck:: [18:44] +taps+ Engineering, this is Mr. Nikkos on the bridge. Can you confirm that the energy being drained from our ship is the energy being used to power the external Traxati display? [18:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:44] <[CRXO_Daren]> Hmmm that red smoke is very odd, I wonder what it represents [18:45] E> ::Test the console:: Ok it's done. [18:45] <[Savant]> perhaps it's a hostile empire? [18:45] =Description= The "history lesson" seems to end with the arrival of TG5.4 in the image. The snow darkens, then falls back to the surface of Enigma. [18:45] *** [L1CC_Moore] is now known as ObsAlffred [18:45] <[Savant]> i'll begin working on aw ay to be able tos peak back to the Traxati. [18:45] <[Savant]> ((to speak back, even)) [18:45] E>+taps+ yes Mr. Nikkos we can comfirm that energy from our ship is being used to do something outside of it... but as to an external traxati display-- nobody tells us anything down here... [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] SB> ::moves back to the turbolifts, indicating who should come with and who should follow later:: [18:46] They came to this galaxy... tried to spread... were stopped by... something... and then closed the hypergate and left this planet behind. [18:46] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> I think they want us to remember them. [18:46] +taps+ Very well, I'll send a copy of the display to you. I'll route it to your office; you can do what you like with it there. The captain requests that you do not cut warp core power ... ::looks up:: Oh ... it seems to have ended. [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Coronado, from Ironside....would it be at all possible to take control of the image? Relay our own predicament? [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> but I think the culture is dead. [18:46] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::stares at the final scenes before watching everything return to 'normal'. Glances at the nearby probe:: (m) Interesting [18:46] this sounds good, neh? perhaps this is right. [18:47] =.\ction= The single probes around each group begin falling back. [18:47] ::sends sensor readings of the 'history lesson' to Engineering, and Oswald's office:: [18:47] <[CRXO_Daren]> ::surprised:: There's the Taskgroup arriving...so thats the whole story? [18:47] +taps+ thank you Mr. Nikkos [18:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:47] <[CRXO_Daren]> They're falling back. [18:47] *** [LCSI_KathJaneway] (KathJanewa@66.156.61.12803) Quit (qonos.kdfs.net kaskall.eu.kdfs.net) [18:47] * LJDR_Ungtae directs her officers and crew to their places, watching with satisfaction and a bit of new-found pride. [18:47] Probes returning to previous position, captain. [18:47] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::watches the rpobe pull back:: [18:48] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> preparing for lift off at your order, coommander. [18:48] ::nods at Drexler:: [18:48] =.\ction= Suddenly, some of the snow near Colonel Ironside begins to coalesce. It forms a single hexagon, smaller than the probes -- about 20 meters across -- which begins to solidify. Meanwhile, near Savant, a much smaller hexagon forms... this one is about palm-sized. [18:48] <[Savant]> sir, why don't we get Coronado to use its' holographic projectors to reply? [18:48] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> what's that, sav? [18:48] Captain, we know of at least one enemy the Traxati have ... is it possible that this is their work? [18:48] <[Savant]> ::blinks in astonishment and looks over at the little thing:: [18:48] <[Savant]> well, hello there little one. How are you? [18:48] * LJDR_Ungtae starts to head back to sickbay, when she drops to her knees gasping for breath. [18:48] E> ::monitor the warpcore with the same console and check reading with Farley:: [18:48] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::steps backwards for a moment, forcing himself not to raise his rifle, then begins slowly stepping forward towards the hexagon, exiting the shield:: Mr. Moore, remain here. [18:48] *** [LCSI_KathJaneway] (KathJanewa@66.156.168.172) has joined #USS- Coronado [18:48] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [LCSI_KathJaneway] [18:48] Computer recognizes [LCSI_KathJaneway]. Authorization codes enabled. [18:49] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::hands over his rifle on the way out:: [18:49] <[CRXO_Daren]> ::is surprised:: Savant, what IS it? [18:49] <[Savant]> ((welcome back ^_^)) [18:49] E>I'll be in my office watching the display.. yell if you need me...::goes into her office and watches the history lesson:: [18:49] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::Steals a glance at KAth:: [18:49] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> relative of yours, Sav? [18:49] <[Savant]> it's a probe. Perhaps i should try to communicate with it? I'm assuming it has some sort of a digital method of communication... [18:49] ::shakes his head:: I don't know, Mr. Nikkos. [18:49] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ,,he killed me this time guys hi>> [18:49] Let's start recalling our people. [18:49] <[Savant]> ::savant opens up a small port from the heel of her hand, exposing an ODN jack. She extends a hand to the little probe:: [18:50] Aye, Captain. I'll put a message out. [18:50] <[CRXO_Daren]> If you were looking for a change to use your communication method, I think you just found it [18:50] Commander Drexler, tell all teams to resume the evacuation, but... no rush. Let's do it casually. [18:50] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> be careful, sav. [18:50] <[Savant]> i'll be fine, Olme ^_^ [18:50] <[LCSI_KathJaneway]> ::blushes:: [18:50] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::runs continuous scans on the coalescing probe, trying to determine if it would turn him into antimatter should he come into contact:: [18:50] ::nods and turns to the side console:: [18:50] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> remember the Trojan wars. [18:50] ::turns to his console, then back to look at Lora:: Captain? I have a question. [18:50] =.\ction= The 20 meter probe rises from the surface, seemingly ignoring Ironside. It begins rising into orbit, sprouting antennae as it does so from its multiple ports. [18:51] <[Savant]> ah, so true. but i'm sure that a good phaser blast would take care of this android here. I'm not such a threat ^_^ [18:51] =.\ction= The small device near Savant finishes solidifying. [18:51] +comm+ Coronado to all away teams. ::allows the comm to set:: Resume evacuation at a casual pace. Captain sees no need to rush. [18:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:51] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> still, [18:51] Yes, Lieutenant Nikkos? [18:51] * LJDR_Ungtae rubs her temples until the ringing in her head subsides, finding herself alone in sickbay. [18:51] is very strange.... probes near the two .... ah, the people on the planet are being made. A big one and a small one. [18:51] ::nods at Drexler:: Marine wounded first, please, Commander. [18:52] From what little I have read about Starfleet's run-ins with the Traxati, I was led to believe that you disapproved of their methods of destroying worlds. [18:52] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::frowns, then turns and retrieves his rifle, heading back into the shield:: +com+ Coronado, MacArthur, Renegade - from Ironside. Continue beamouts. One squad at a time. Take it slow, leave the equipment for last. [18:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:52] <[CRXO_Daren]> ::nods at the comm:: Alright Chief...power up the engines at put us on a course back to Coronado [18:52] M> ::squeezes her eyes shut:: What's happening? [18:52] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> aye sir. With pelasure. [18:52] If that's true ... does that mean we want to ally with whomever or ... whatever stopped the Traxati here? Or ... should we be even more worried by their abilities? [18:52] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> pleasure. [18:52] <[Savant]> well, how are you this morning, little probe? just woke up, did you? [18:52] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::Fires up the engines:: [18:52] +comm+ (cont'd) All wounded marines will be evacuated first. Then proceed as normal. [18:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:52] <[Savant]> oh, this is too much. What a cute little thing ^_^ [18:52] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> odd. [18:53] =.\ction= The 20 meter probe rises into Enigma orbit. The weapon-probes begin backing off. [18:53] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> a little condensation on the nacelle. [18:53] Probes backing off, captain. [18:53] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::watches as squads begin to disappear in the blue mist of the transporter:: [18:53] <[Savant]> come along now. . . i'm not going to hurt you. [18:53] ::relaxes a bit:: Stand down to yellow alert. [18:53] =.\ction= The automatic alert warning sounds as the ship's alert status changes to yellow . [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:53] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> I'll shield-un shield to shake it. [18:53] ::taps a few buttons:: [18:53] ::turns back to his console as it beeps again, having forgotten his question:: Captain, something is rising from the surface. [18:53] E> ::looks up as the yellow alert sounds:: [18:53] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> old Farengi maneuver, from my test pilot days. [18:54] =.\ction= Those Marines wounded in the initial assault, plus the pilots picked up by Gryphon, begin materializing in Coro's Sickbay. [18:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:54] ::Exhales:: this is not so easy i think. [18:54] <[Savant]> ::Savant purses her lips:: now now, don't be so cryptic, little probe. or are you just trying to be difficult? [18:54] ::turns to Nikkos and nods:: We don't approve when they're inhabited, but this is really starting to look like the Traxati method of... colonization, I suppose. [18:54] =.\ction= Tlaloco powers up Kelaka's engines and lifts off the planets surface... [18:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] Voice> M> Brie has passed on. She sacrified herself much as I did to stop the Kosst Amojan. There will always be those chosen of the Prophets to protect the innocent of Bajor and the Universe. Brie was one. You are something new and different. You must find your own path. [18:55] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> hey, this isn't so hard. [18:55] <[CRXO_Daren]> ::tursn:: No test pilot maneuvers Chief, we're making a 'casual' retreat from the surface :) [18:55] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> here's where we hit a touch of turbulence. [18:55] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> don't worry sir, I was never much of a hot dog. [18:55] M> My own path? Emissary? I thought I understood, but I don't. I feel like I'm just so often talking to myself. [18:56] <[Savant]> if you could keep the turbulence to a minimum Olme? [18:56] But something stopped the colonials from annexing new territory. Do we want to meet whomever stopped the Traxati? Or should we be even MORE worried about them? ::frowns at his own question as he continues to monitor the probe rising from the surface:: [18:56] =.\ction= The 20 meter probe spins on its axis, then turns one of its antennae down toward the planet. [18:56] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> I'll find a clear pocket, but there are some updrafts. Should be through it momentarily. [18:56] <[MJSL_Wayne]> S03> ::notes the Kelaka's takeoff and notes the probes near her:: [18:56] E> ::look at the alert:: What's next on our repaire list Farley? [18:56] <[Savant]> i think it wants us to go up, Olme [18:57] Voice> M> I - can't say that I'm surprised. You are an amalgam of two life forms. You are unique and must seek your own way. [18:57] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::disappears in the blue mist as the last of the marines are evacuated, the equipment following soon after:: [18:57] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> up we go. [18:57] *** [COMC_Ironside] is now known as COMC_Ironside [18:57] <[CRXO_Daren]> Increase altitude Cheif.. [18:57] ::centers Coronado's holotank on the 20-meter probe in orbit:: [18:57] ::quietly, but audibly to the captain and Nikkos:: Perhaps something happened from within their heirarchy... [18:57] <> [18:57] ::looks back at Drexler and nods:: Hmm ... [18:57] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> increasing. [18:57] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> bringing her higher. [18:57] M> But if this is not my path... what is it? And who am I? [18:57] E> ::looks to Sky then to a PADD on the cosol:: We don't have much right now just a few minor checks and perventative maint. items. [18:57] ::steps down off the transporter PADD, hands his helmet and rifle off to another marine, and heads for the bridge:: [18:58] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> we'll be through the atmosphere in a moment. [18:58] <[Savant]> delightful ^_^ [18:58] The probe is turning slighly, Captain. It's as if it is preparing to .... I don't know, send a message, or is gathering sensor data about something ... [18:58] =.\ction= The last of the Marines dematerialize, leaving only the heavier equipment on the surface. A moment later, that begins disappearing as the Marine ships pick it up. [18:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:58] <[CRXO_Daren]> ::looks out the viewport, seeing the boundary of the atmosphere and space:: I'm picking up Coronado's coordinates... [18:58] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [18:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:58] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::watches the ambient light fade:: [18:58] Kelaka is en route, entering orbit. [18:58] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> ::sees the stars return:: [18:58] What is the probe pointed at? ::nods at Drexler:: [18:58] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> OK, next stop, the Coro. [18:58] E> I see. Any words of the current situation? [18:58] i do not like this. That could be a weapon. [18:59] ::reaches the bridge, still in armour, and heads over to the Mission Ops console:: +com+ All fighter squadrons, return to your vessels and continue CAP. Land and re-arm as necessary. [18:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:59] =.\ction= The probes begin falling to the surface of Enigma. [18:59] < ::straightens and looks around the bridge:: I don't suppose we've figured out what's going on... [18:59] The probes are falling back to the planet's surface. [18:59] Only partially, Colonel. I think we need to try to send a message of our own. [18:59] Voice> M> You are who you are. You can only be that. Live the life you choose. Do not let the expectations of others dictate your course. [19:00] ::nods and heads back for Drexler:: Warm up the holographic projectors, Commander. [19:00] ::nods and sits down, a little awkardly:: [19:00] M> ::mutters:: I am who I am? How wonderfully vague. [19:00] <[Savant]> ::Savant holds her hand under the probe and leans in close as if conversing... in actuality Savant still had no idea what the probe was trying to communicate. [19:00] M> Um, Emissary, will you be here to guide me? Us? Uh... whatever? [19:00] Acknowledged. ::pressing buttons, rearranging the console to expand the holographic projectors interface:: [19:01] Ready. [19:01] Voice> M> The path is yours to take. Find it and follow it. I cannot do more. [19:01] ::nods at Drexler:: Mr. Nikkos, back us off a bit. Commander Drexler, let's start with an image of the Milky Way, and a hypergate. [19:02] ::quietly:: Accessing. [19:02] <[Savant]> Ah, Coronado seems to have come upon my idea ^_^ excellent [19:02] *** Nikkos (~jirc@204.62.200.50) Quit (klingon.kdfs.net praxis.kdfs.net) [19:02] *** [CRXO_Daren] (ccatt@cm218.197.234.24.lvcm.com) Quit (klingon.kdfs.net praxis.kdfs.net) [19:02] *** ObsThomas (~thomas@scotty.kulnet.kuleuven.ac.be) Quit (klingon.kdfs.net praxis.kdfs.net) [19:02] *** ObsAlffred (alffred@216.232.126.146) Quit (klingon.kdfs.net praxis.kdfs.net) [19:02] *** LTen_Farley (cccvac@8d022162.d5e08640.1409f3f8.5654620b) Quit (klingon.kdfs.net praxis.kdfs.net) [19:02] *** [MJSL_Wayne] (wisher1126@bcf137b8.330f146.697f4433.7d7ab5b6.ipt.aol.com) Quit (klingon.kdfs.net praxis.kdfs.net) [19:02] *** LTen_Skylooker (~Lewis_T_S@4540cf85.9dad8cc8.f55d5b65.a8a85a1b) Quit (klingon.kdfs.net praxis.kdfs.net) [19:02] *** [mccb_Tlaloco] (tlaloco@74905d69.1b533a89.bd716d1f.a7ad84c0) Quit (klingon.kdfs.net praxis.kdfs.net) [19:02] *** [LCSI_KathJaneway] (KathJanewa@66.156.168.172) Quit (klingon.kdfs.net praxis.kdfs.net) [19:02] ::frowns, realizing something:: How...exactly...did they know we came through the hypergate? ::recalls feeling as though he was being watched when they came through:: [19:02] SIM PAUSE for a bit. [19:02] ---aaaewrawer! [19:02] ::sighs:: [19:02] <[Savant]> . . .. [19:02] I have a great network [19:02] KILL! [19:02] Shall we start looking for a new network? [19:02] Not Innernet, either. [19:02] KILL! [19:02] ah.... excuse me, Captain. [19:02] KILL! [19:02] I don't like Innernet anymore. [19:02] KILL! [19:02] ::goes to kill the sys admins:: [19:02] *** Nikkos (~jirc@204-062-200-050.paccd.cc.ca.us) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:02] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Nikkos [19:02] But I know of a small stable one we could go to. [19:02] Computer recognizes Nikkos. Authorization codes enabled. [19:02] Nikkos = Lieutenant (JG) Nikkos, Reorsan Starfleet, Flight Operations Officer. [19:03] KILL! [19:03] KILL! [19:03] KILL! [19:03] KILL! [19:03] KILL! [19:03] KILL! [19:03] * COMC_Ironside kills [19:03] * Ryosei beats Ungtae over the head with a saya [19:03] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:03] Wow these people kind of suck as far as network managers go, I must say [19:03] I already yelled at tek :P [19:03] KILL! [19:03] But tek passed the blame to Kil [19:03] *** COMC_Ironside sets mode: -v LJDR_Ungtae [19:03] Which figures, kinda. [19:03] *** Obsgoose (~philipmcc@host62-7-76-48.btinternet.com) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:03] Now go sit in the corner 'till you're ready to calm down. ;-) [19:03] *** LJDR_Ungtae is now known as Sorry [19:04] ::waits for the network to get fixed:: [19:04] *** ObsAlffred (alffred@513ade0c.763458a.1b533a89.2e099bf0) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:04] *** [mccb_Tlaloco] (tlaloco@74905d69.1b533a89.bd716d1f.a7ad84c0) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:04] *** LTen_Skylooker (~Lewis_T_S@4540cf85.9dad8cc8.f55d5b65.a8a85a1b) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:04] *** [MJSL_Wayne] (wisher1126@bcf137b8.330f146.697f4433.7d7ab5b6.ipt.aol.com) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:04] *** LTen_Farley (cccvac@8d022162.d5e08640.1409f3f8.5654620b) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:04] *** [LCSI_KathJaneway] (KathJanewa@66.156.168.172) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:04] *** [CRXO_Daren] (ccatt@c9b184f5.93919cb5.f231975e.ccc59707.24.lvcm.com) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:04] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v ObsAlffred [19:04] Computer recognizes ObsAlffred. Authorization codes enabled. [19:04] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [mccb_Tlaloco] [19:04] Computer recognizes [mccb_Tlaloco]. Authorization codes enabled. [19:04] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LTen_Skylooker [19:04] Computer recognizes LTen_Skylooker. Authorization codes enabled. [19:04] *** qonos.kdfs.net sets mode: +vvv [LCSI_KathJaneway] LTen_Farley [MJSL_Wayne] [19:04] Computer recognizes [MJSL_Wayne]. Authorization codes enabled. [19:04] *** COMC_Ironside sets mode: +v Sorry [19:04] *** Sorry is now known as LJDR_Ungtae [19:04] hey ... he is a simmer, you don't have any right to devoice him, that's just rude [19:04] Computer recognizes LTen_Farley. Authorization codes enabled. [19:04] Computer recognizes [LCSI_KathJaneway]. Authorization codes enabled. [19:04] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +o [CRXO_Daren] [19:04] Computer recognizes [CRXO_Daren]. Authorization and command codes enabled. [19:04] LTen_Skylooker = Lieutenant Aramis Skylooker, Assistant Engineering Officer. [19:04] <[Savant]> relax, Heiwa -_- [19:04] LTen_Farley = Lt. Jack C. Farley, Assistant Engineering Officer. [19:04] <[CRXO_Daren]> [19:04] hehehe [19:04] I'm relaxed, i'm just pointing out a truth [19:04] man, this is getting annoying [19:04] <[MJSL_Wayne]> <> [19:04] ::grins:: It's cool, Heiwa. [19:04] OK, let's finish this ep. I'll speed up the ending a bit. ;) [19:04] <[Savant]> okay, everyone, lets let Ross continue on [19:05] I even told tek there was a sim going on. [19:05] Okay. [19:05] [19:01] ::nods at Drexler:: Mr. Nikkos, back us off a bit. Commander Drexler, let's start with an image of the Milky Way, and a hypergate. [19:05] [19:02] ::quietly:: Accessing. [19:05] [19:02] <[Savant]> Ah, Coronado seems to have come upon my idea ^_^ excellent [19:05] SIM RESUME [19:05] <[mccb_Tlaloco]> +taps+ permission to land, sir. [19:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:05] <> [19:05] ::frowns, realizing something:: How...exactly...did they know we came through the hypergate? ::recalls feeling as though he was being watched when they came through:: [19:05] ::sets up the images:: Loading [19:05] Ready. Projecting the images. [19:05] M> ::looks around:: Well, that's good for you... I guess. [19:05] Well, the image seemed to include us... [19:06] =.\ction= Coro's holographic emitters come on-line, and our own version of communication appears between Enigma and Coro. [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] <[CRXO_Daren]> +com+ Kelaka to Coronado, we're approching off you port stern...requesting permission to rejoin the ship! [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] Yes, Captain. Setting a course bearing 180 ... ::engages impulse engines:: [19:06]