[18:02] OK, we're gonna do something a little unorthodox tonight. Exec, go ahead and call attention if you would. :) [18:03] ::nods:: [18:03] LCARS let's preheat the over to a nice 450 degrees! [18:03] * CoroLCARS =0,5/\= CRXO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [18:03] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to 'U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901 =/\= Sim in progress! -- http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/' [18:03] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [18:03] *** Kath|dreamland is now known as LCSI_KathJaneway [18:03] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::attn:: [18:03] ::attn:: [18:03] ::attn:: [18:03] ::Attn:: [18:03] ::attn:: [18:03] ::attn:: [18:03] ::attn:: [18:03] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::Attn:: [18:03] *** MJSL_Wayne is now known as [MJSL_Wayne-W4] [18:03] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::attn:: [18:03] *** Ryosei is now known as [Ryosei-W4] [18:03] Evening, everyone. :) Before I actually jump into uniform myself tonight, I have a bit of an OOC announcement to make. [18:03] *** Sonya is now known as LCEN_Oswald [18:03] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::waits for the 'uh oh':: [18:03] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> Uh oh [18:04] As all of you are definitely aware, a very large number of companies were impacted by the destruction of the WTC in New York on 11 September. [18:04] ::attn:: [18:04] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::nods:: [18:04] What you may not be aware of is that more than 100 of those companies were major IBM customers. [18:04] <[Ryosei-W4]> oh dear O_o [18:05] Those customers are generally without data centers, computer, support personnel... all sorts of help, technical and physical, that they need to keep their businesses operational. IBM has been providing that assistance. [18:05] We've been doing it with personnel rotating in and out of NYC from other parts of the country. [18:05] Some of you are guessing what's coming next, and you're right: I've been tapped to lead the next wave of personnel going to NYC. [18:05] *** ObsAlex (~Alexandre@164642AE.1DA97C9.3223F75B.1E706C24.acessonet.com.br) has joined #USS-Coronado [18:05] <[Ryosei-W4]> congrats Ross! [18:05] Wow [18:05] *** Shadow-FjP (stfu@26866AA7.22CBF9E3.22CBF9E3.2E099BF0.du.teleport.com) has joined #USS- Coronado [18:05] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Shadow-FjP [18:05] Computer recognizes Shadow-FjP. Authorization codes enabled. [18:05] Shadow-FjP = 2nd Lieutenant Jacob Prescot, Squadron Leader, TF-47 "Thunderbirds." [18:06] ::chuckles:: Thanks, I think. This is going to have an impact, hopefully very minor, on Coro. [18:06] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::grins:: Welcome to NYC, Ross [18:06] good for you! [18:06] *** t`Terha_saeihr (nonya@CC59707.137F4C4B.A6C6559.37148937X) has joined #USS-Coronado [18:06] <[Ryosei-W4]> no worries dude ^_^ real life comes first... uh, most of the time [18:06] Sometime in the next month or so, I'm going to be temporarily relocating to NYC. I'm going to continue to run the sim from there, except for me, the sim time will change from 6pm to 9pm. ;) [18:06] congrats boss!!!! [18:06] *** [CROP_Tlaloco] (tlaloco@229ED2B4.1B4962BD.10ACF436.36CD2766.weehawken1.level3.net) has joined #USS-Coronado [18:06] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +o [CROP_Tlaloco] [18:06] Computer recognizes [CROP_Tlaloco]. Authorization and command codes enabled. [18:06] <[COMC_Ironside]> Welcome to the club. ;-) [18:06] *** Shadow-FjP is now known as [L2SL_Prescot-W1] [18:07] lol [18:07] Once I'm relieved, I'll then be returning to the Pacific Northwest. Like I said, this is a temporary assignment. [18:07] Cool. [18:07] <[Ryosei-W4]> any idea how long you'll be there boss? [18:07] But I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of it, because as yet, I don't know how long I'll be in NYC or when I'm leaving. [18:07] Good deal. Sounds like you've got your work cut out for ya'. [18:07] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, never mind, then ^_- [18:07] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> what are you doing, jester? [18:08] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> I didnt catch the beginning of the conversation. [18:08] <[COMC_Ironside]> Next week get here on time and maybe we'll tell you. ;-) [18:08] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> grrrrr. [18:08] * [Ryosei-W4] snickers [18:08] Can't say just yet, rev. I know I'm going to be leading a server/deskside/operations support team. But we've got 100+ customers. I don't know which one I'll be assigned to yet, except it's a good bet it's a customer in the financial community. [18:08] * [L2SL_Prescot-W1] is so owned as well... [18:08] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Its 9PM in New Jersey. [18:09] Anyway, end of announcement. Any other questions about that? [18:09] 9PM in Maine too! [18:09] none here, sir [18:09] <[Ryosei-W4]> no Sir [18:09] <[COMC_Ironside]> 9:09 pm. ;-) [18:09] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> besides what its actually about? [18:09] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::Ahems:: No sir. [18:09] *** ObsFalcon (~HacKeRs@3A0F8979.823CF43.3F38BEE0.3D7AB5B6.ipt.aol.com) has joined #USS-Coronado [18:09] *** ObsAurelian (rcholbroo@52EEF1C.13919CB5.14EF3BEB.27AD84C0.sttl.uswest.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [18:09] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> sir. [18:09] * [Ryosei-W4] casually smacks Ironside upside the head [18:09] 8 in Illinois. <> [18:09] OK, great. Most of you are doing a good job of getting into the right nicks. While the rest of you do this, we'll have a sim briefing. ;) [18:09] So, shhhh. ;) [18:09] *** Jester is now known as FCCO_LoraKor [18:09] 8 in canton mississippi [18:09] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::inoccuous whistle:: [18:10] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [18:10] Stardate 240110.22: "Running from the Storm", Part 2, by Jester. [18:10] SUMMARY: A running gunfight. A surprising revelation. [18:10] Coro's crew is currently split. Our most recent mission involved sending an intelligence-gathering mission to a mining station in the Tarndare system. Since Coro could not go on this mission herself -- she's known to the Pfhor, who visit the station -- a team took the Starfleet freighter Vladivostok to Tarndare, under the command of Colonel Ironside. Coro has now regrouped with that team. [18:10] That's the good news. The bad news is that the intel team and Vladivostok's crew, some 40 people strong, are still aboard the freighter in the midst of a Pfhor attack. The Pfhor have apparently been trailing an Apori refugee convoy, and Vladivostok had the misfortune of running right across their route. The Apori seem to have taken this in good grace, but it caused a delay in their trip. [18:10] That delay now seems critical, since instead of escaping the Pfhor, the refugee convoy was still in the process of the next leg of their journey when the Pfhor caught up with it. What's worse: the Apori out of a sense of protecting Vladivostok from what they apparently call a "perversion," brought the freighter along and so Vladivostok is right in the middle of the Pfhor attack! [18:10] *** LTDR_Ungtae is now known as [LTDR_Ungtae] [18:10] ack [18:10] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> ack [18:10] <[COMC_Ironside]> ack [18:10] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ack [18:10] ack [18:10] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ack [18:10] ack [18:10] <[Ryosei-W4]> ack ack (oh no, the Martians!) [18:10] *** ObsAurelian (rcholbroo@18C3868A.11813A15.229ED2B4.36CD2766.sttl.uswest.net) has joined #USS- Coronado [18:10] ack [18:10] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ack [18:10] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ack [18:10] ac [18:11] ::raises hand:: [18:11] ack [18:11] ack [18:11] *** t`Terha_saeihr is now known as Arrain_t`Terha_saeihr [18:11] Everyone is currently just outside system G047, Grid 014. This is a very tiny, very minor yellow star with one lonely barren rock circling it. No hiding places of note. [18:11] Any questions before we start? [18:11] Where is the "Vlavostok" relative to the Coronado, sir? [18:12] *** LCTC_Drexler is now known as [LCTC_Drexler] [18:12] :raise hand:: [18:12] <[Ryosei-W4]> none at all ^_^ [18:12] none here, sir [18:12] ::lower hand:: [18:12] Very close at hand. Less than 3 million kilometers separating all Starfleet ships now. [18:12] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::raises:: [18:12] Lieutenant Skylooker? [18:12] *** LTen_Skylooker is now known as [LTen_Skylooker] [18:12] lol [18:12] ::raises hand:: [18:12] ::raises her hand:: [18:13] <>::goes back to attn:: [18:13] ::raises his hand:: [18:13] While Sky types, Lieutenant Ma'Aru? [18:13] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ahem, #uss-coronado-ooc ;) [18:14] Indeed. #uss-coronado-ooc is open. ;) [18:14] <> [18:14] Commander Oswald? [18:14] I am on the vlavo... right? [18:14] The Volvo? [18:14] *** [Savant] (somewhere@2B6F2293.2AF52808.1FAF4A71.CC59707.ed.shawcable.net) has joined #USS- Coronado [18:14] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [Savant] [18:14] Computer recognizes [Savant]. Authorization codes enabled. [18:14] LOL Vladivostok. And yes. [18:14] Lieutenant Marcy? [18:15] Are we supposed to be at battlestations already? [18:15] Good point. Computer, battle stations! [18:15] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as the ship's alert status changes to red . [18:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:15] *** EnsChip (~cguarnie@16B4FBA6.642F304.BBB3BA1.37148937.assumption.edu) has joined #USS-Coronado [18:15] So the objective of the mission is to reunite with them, transfer the crew back? [18:15] Sky, did you remember your question? [18:15] *** LCEN_Oswald is now known as [LCEN_Oswald] [18:16] Sorry. [18:16] ::nods at Thompson:: Roughly, yes, although it's not QUITE as simple as that. IF we cut and run, there's no telling what the Apori will think, and of course we're looking for allies. [18:16] *** [LTen_Skylooker] (~LewisShar@2C464AA6.2B3A2604.654D39D.1FAF4A71.sympatico.ca) Quit (Ping timeout) [18:16] So, helping protect their refugees not only gets us out of here quicker, but it's a smart good faith move. [18:16] *** EnsChip (~cguarnie@16B4FBA6.642F304.BBB3BA1.37148937.assumption.edu) has left #USS-Coronado [18:16] If there are no other questions? [18:17] Or gets us killed by the guys in the big ships ;-) [18:17] ::grins at Daren:: Or that. [18:17] Looks like we're ready to go [18:17] Let's sim! [18:17] * FCCO_LoraKor =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [18:17] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::calmly rests his arms on the rests of the command chair:: Helm, bring us about and get us as far away from the furball as possible. Commander Drexler, fortify aft shielding and inform the Wraiths to engage any Strike Craft that appear to be making a run on us. [18:17] ::sitting at Tactical, having been summoned there very recently by the Red Alert klaxon:: [18:17] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei waits patiently in her seat, having just strapped herself in:: [18:17] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>Doctor, are you going to be alright? [18:17] *** Arrain_t`Terha_saeihr (nonya@CC59707.137F4C4B.A6C6559.37148937X) Quit (Ping timeout) [18:18] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::nods:: Yeah,... Yeah, I think so. [18:18] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::sits at tactical on Vlad:: Full power to aft shields. [18:18] ::scans the apori trying to figure if the wave disabled the drive:: [18:18] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ::hasnt had much sleep:: [18:18] =.\ction= About 18 million KM away from Coro and Vladivostok (and the Apori refugee ships), the Pfhor and Apori warships trade devastating beam fire. [18:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:18] ::standing close to the Tactical console and gazing the HoloTank as the various ships move about:: [18:18] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> I better get to the bridge. [18:18] <[Savant]> ::snap - crackle - pop . . . not quite rice krispies out there, but the computer seemed to think so:: [18:18] <[LCTC_Drexler]> +com+ Vladivostok to Wraith group, engage any pursuing Pfhor strike craft. [18:18] *** LTen_Skylooker (~LewisShar@2C464AA6.2B3A2604.654D39D.1FAF4A71.sympatico.ca) has joined #USS- Coronado [18:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:18] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LTen_Skylooker [18:18] Computer recognizes LTen_Skylooker. Authorization codes enabled. [18:18] LTen_Skylooker = Lieutenant Aramis Skylooker, Assistant Engineering Officer. [18:18] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::sits at the engineering console:: [18:18] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>+taps+ Tlaloco to Engineering. Whats the status of our engines? [18:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:18] Helm, close escort on Vladivostok. Exec, see if they have any injured or anyone else they need to evacuate over there. [18:19] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::adjusts course to provide the Vlad with some cover:: Ryosei, watch out for the strike crafts +taps+ Ack Vladistock. [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] E> ::Finishes checks on the red alert status:: [18:19] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> +com+ Wraith 1 to Vlad... we copy and are engaging... [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Coronado, from Vladivostok. I hope you don't mind, but we'd prefer to sit this one out. ::glancing at the incredibly intensive fire trading between the Apori and the Pfhor:: [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] M> Let's prepare for casualties. Ready the modules. Pull out the cordical stimulators, and programmable hyposprays. [18:19] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, hai! Wakarimasu. I will shoot them if they are close. [18:19] <[LCEN_Oswald]> +taps+ they work.... [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>+taps+ so we have warp now? [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::stands feebly:: I'm coming with you... [18:19] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M> Maybe you should stay here. [18:19] =.\ction= Pfhor strike craft approach, sending their opening shots toward the Wraiths. [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] <[LCEN_Oswald]> +taps+ yea [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:20] Aye sir...+com+ Vladvostok, from Coronado...we're on our way to close escort with you. What the status of the team? Any injured in need of Medical evacuations? [18:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:20] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +taps+ nice talking to you too. Tlaloco out. [18:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:20] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> =M> [18:20] <[LCTC_Drexler]> +com+ Drexler to Coronado. Captain, I will take this moment to remind you that Coronado has 20 specially-modified torpedoes designed to disable Pfhor engines. [18:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:20] <[Savant]> ::The computer systems of the Vladivostok were unimpressive. Or unimpressed. It really didn't matter as far as Savant was concerned. Fortunately, the security measures weren't so good either:: [18:20] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [18:20] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>::rolls his eyes:: that woman. [18:20] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::shakes her head:: Sir, I'd prefer to - ::wobbles:: - maybe you're right. [18:20] =.\ction= A few million kilometers away, the Apori subspace rift opens. The refugee ships continue to accelerate toward it. [18:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:20] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M> We`re at red alert. It may be best. [18:20] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ No casualties, Commander. Just a few bumps and bruises from our trip through the subspace rift. [18:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:20] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei's eyes light up:: Ah, there they are! [18:21] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>We should be closing in on the Coronado. [18:21] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::sends the ship to the port barely dodging the incomming fire:: target the one to our starbord side... full quauntum spread on my mark... [18:21] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Wraith 4 lights up the skies at the incoming Pfhor strikers... apparently she didn't know much for restraint:: [18:21] ::watches the scans and reads the info streaming into the dbase:: [18:21] ::nods:: +com+ Understood... [18:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:21] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::on the Vlad's bridge, watching as the database for the apori's language continues to grow as more comm data is collected and interpreted:: [18:21] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::grips the edge of the bio bed:: I'll survive. Get up to the bridge. [18:21] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>+taps+ Tlaloco to M`Aru. Have we had any further success decyphering that database? [18:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:21] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::drops the Wraith to cover the Vlad's six:: Ryosei, I thought you didn't know Tac? ::grins:: [18:22] ::thinks what a wealth of information we will bring home if we ever get there:: [18:22] *** LTen_Skylooker is now known as [LTen_Skylooker] [18:22] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> 3... 2... 1... MARK!!! ::fires at the before mentioned strikecraft:: =*=*=*=*=*=> [18:22] =.\ction= The tactical analysis computers on Coro, linked to every ship in the group, count a total of 45 Pfhor strike craft. Two of these have been destroyed. [18:22] ::turns to Marcy:: Lieutenant, have the modified torpedoes been tested at all? Computer simulations? Anything? [18:22] <[Ryosei-W4]> neh? Oh, it is not so bad ^_^ I push the button, and it shoots the fasur.... not so hard to do ^_^ [18:22] =.\ction= Prescot's Wraith makes the count three. It dives through the expanding explosion. [18:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:22] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M> Brie, what happened, I- I is it you? [18:23] ::listens to the talk realizing we are in for another battle:: [18:23] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::taps a query into the command console as he rotates in his chair:: Mr. Drexler, commence fire from rear phaser arrays. Focus on destroying the approaching craft's weapons arrays. [18:23] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::holds back a disgusted gesture:: Bringing phasers online. [18:23] <[Savant]> ::One of the computer subprocessors dies an impressive sparking heat death on the Vladivostok, as Savant struggled with the unforgiving thing:: [18:23] Lieutenant Marcy, concentrate fire on strike craft approaching the convy. [18:23] ::nods:: They've worked in an actual firefight, sir ::smiles:: [18:23] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::smirks:: Let's see if I can make a dent. [18:23] Save our modified torpedoes for the big ships, if we can. [18:23] E> ::Finishes the checks and heads out of the office:: [18:23] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::fires Vladivostok's aft phasers:: [18:23] ::locks phasers onto the small Strike Craft:: [18:23] M>Crewman Loh, turn holodeck 1 into a makeshift sickbay. Thomas, you've got holodeck 2. Here's the modules. ::hands them over:: [18:23] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::turns back forward again, raising his voice slightly:: Helm, begin evasive manouevers, retain our course out-system. [18:23] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::weaves the Wraith from side to side:: Well keep it up. They don't seem to like your shooting. [18:23] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::nods and shakes her head in a confused affirmative:: Yeah - uh, yes, yessir. I think so. [18:23] ::fires phasers:: [18:23] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [18:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::comes up on a course in front of the Vlad and remains in a somewhat offensive posture:: [18:24] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>+taps+ Tlaloco to Colonel Ironsides. I`m down in medbay. Have we come under fire? [18:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] <[LTen_Skylooker]> ::taps on the engineering console:: [18:24] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> +taps+ Nothing substancial as of this moment, most of the data has been transmitted to the coro for further decryption and analysis, I hope to have some results by the end of the day... [18:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] ::turns to Janeway:: Commander, if those Pfhor ships are going to spacefold, I need to know about it before it happens. [18:24] M>::looks at the prepared hyposprays:: Get some more cordrazine. Besides that, good work. [18:24] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ Confirmed, Commander. Several strike craft are pursuing us as we speak. [18:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] Also, scan for weaknesses in the damn things... something we can exploit. [18:24] ::begins a loading sequence on the modified torpedoes:: [18:24] E> ::heads out of engineering to the bridge:: [18:24] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>+taps+ Thanks. Keep me posted, Lieutenant. Tlaloco out. [18:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:24] <[Ryosei-W4]> hai, hai! They will not like it more, i think! [18:24] Aye, sir::watches for the telltale clicks of the folds:: [18:24] ::fires a torpedo:: [18:25] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> second target... port side... full power to phaser banks... and....... FIRE!! ::fires phasers:: ======>strikecraft [18:25] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [18:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:25] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>+taps+ The doctor isnt quite well. Can you handle things up there without me? [18:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:25] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei turns out to have quite the mean streak. She glowers at one ship as she directed the weapons systems to melt it into slag.... with good enough success, perhaps:: [18:25] ::fires torpedoes:: [18:25] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo spread, which disperses and hammers its target! [18:25] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [18:25] Looks like getting closer to Vlad's position won't be as easy as it looks....::steps closer to the HoloTank::...quite a few strike craft to engage [18:25] M>+TAPS+ Vogel to Commander Daren, sickbay is ready. Just give the word. [18:25] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::turns, looking directly at the Colonel:: Our phasers have little effect, sir. [18:25] M>+TAPS+ Vogel to Commander Daren, sickbay is ready. Just give the word. [18:25] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::turns, looking directly at the Colonel:: Our phasers have little effect, sir. [18:25] *** Joins: ObsPK (wd0gcp@2B32EE69.1F06BFC3.1366B407.27AD84C0.rconnect.com) [18:25] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::feels a few hits:: Our shields are holding. Torres watch our aft shields. [18:25] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>+taps+ I will stand by down here, colonel, until I am ordered to the bridge. [18:25] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ ::makes a few adjustments to the processors the targetting systems are running through:: I believe I can handle the situation, Commander, thank you. [18:25] <[LCTC_Drexler]> But they are dodging. Perhaps that will slow them down. [18:25] <[LTen_Skylooker]> ::look around:: Need more power overthere? [18:25] TL> ::enters TL:: Bridge [18:26] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, neh? OH, so sorry... i will shoot them before they are behind us. [18:26] I think there is a weakness, there sir, just under the center of the ships ventral side is a round port like area slightly different color than the rest of the ship [18:26] TL [18:26] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::winces as he hears the shields take damage:: shields holding.. for now... [18:26] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::fires Vladivostok's aft phasers again, hoping to make the pursuers more confused than hurt:: [18:26] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::sighs:: This is... it's so weird, Olme. [18:26] It might be the bottom of their drive [18:26] TL> ::exits onto the bridge:: [18:26] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M> Is this over, Brie? I had a strange dream last night. [18:26] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::sighs, trying to manage what is left of the encrypted database obtained from the station into the stream of information going between coro and vlad:: [18:26] +taps+ Understood Sickbay. We're currently engaging hostile targets. We could take an injured at any time. The Vladivostok reports their crew status is green for now. [18:26] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::turns to look at Drexler:: Is there anything aboard this ship we could use as effective weaponry? [18:26] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Besides the warp core... ::thinks quietly:: [18:27] <[LCEN_Oswald]> the warp drive... [18:27] M> Aye, sir. Sickbay out. +TAPS+ [18:27] <[Savant]> ::The processing computers down in Vladivostok's core whine and complain loudly, along with the power systems feeding them, as the entire thing starts to vibrate, sucking power out of the antimatter drive:: [18:27] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::grins at Drexler:: [18:27] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> target above....!! hit that bastard before he can get back to the Vlad ::tac man fires aft torpedos:: =*=*=*=*=>strikecraft [18:27] *** Joins: CO_LoraKor (~jester@CC59707.89A6AD6.3D6B14E3.2E099BF0.ptld.uswest.net) [18:27] Computer recognizes CO_LoraKor. Authorization and command codes enabled. [18:27] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +o CO_LoraKor [18:27] =.\ction= The three Pfhor warships continue their firefight against the six... now five Apori warships close in. The Apori are getting the worse end of the battle, but appear to be delaying the Pfhor approach. [18:27] ::takes place at the engineering seat:: [18:27] *** Quits: FCCO_LoraKor (Ping timeout) [18:27] <[Ryosei-W4]> ((welcome back Rosso)) [18:27] <[COMC_Ironside]> The warp drive won't work in such close proximity to that subspace rift Commander. I'm still not entirely sure how Coronado made it in-system. [18:27] <[LTen_Skylooker]> ::to himself:: I presume yes. :: reroot power to primary system and to the most used one:: [18:27] *** CO_LoraKor is now known as FCCO_LoraKor [18:27] ::turns to Daren:: Exec, status on Vladivostok? [18:28] ::wathches and sees one ship shimmer slightly::Sir, one is starting to phase, I think its about to jump....It the one on the fartherest from our port side.... [18:28] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> It's like awaking from a terrible waking nightmare. [18:28] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei points towards the apori:: I thinkt hey need help.... we should go there. [18:28] <[LCEN_Oswald]> how about some vented plasma.... [18:28] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>Brie, I sense that this isnt quite over. [18:28] ::nods at Janeway:: Everybody, hang on... I doubt they're running. [18:28] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> Is this world real? Do I still exist? What part of me is still real? [18:28] =.\ction= The center Pfhor warship vanishes. [18:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:28] *** ObsAlex (~Alexandre@164642AE.1DA97C9.3223F75B.1E706C24.acessonet.com.br) Quit (Leaving: ) [18:28] It may be heading for us, sir [18:28] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>::takes her hand firmly:: You are here. [18:28] Colonel Ironside reports the crew is fine, just a few bumps and bruises...no need to evacuations [18:28] =.\ction= It appears a few seconds later in the middle of the convoy! [18:29] ::grasps the console in case of a direct hit:: [18:29] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Drive plasma? I'm not sure how combustible that will be on the Pfhor warships. [18:29] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::grips his armrests, guessing at what's coming, and swears at the re-appearance of the warship amidst the convoy:: [18:29] We're on out way there now...engaging Phfor strike craft as they get within range [18:29] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ... Pfhor warship dead-ahead! [18:29] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::looks up with a pained, almost sick, expression:: But is it really me? [18:29] *** Obs_Kyrie (silvermoon@1DF4F87E.FBB8A3C.7716517.19108886.pol.co.uk) has joined #USS-Coronado [18:29] ::tring to confrim the weakness of the Pfhor ships reported by Commander Janeway:: [18:29] =.\ction= It almost immediately takes advantage of its new position, opening up on the refugee ships. [18:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:29] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::nods:: I see that. +taps+ Wraith 4 to Vlad. Permission to assist the Aporri transports? [18:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:29] Lieutenant Marcy, there's your new target! Get its attention! [18:29] <[LCEN_Oswald]> we could try ramming their ship with ours... [18:29] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>::Closes his eyes:: If the gods are willing, its only you. [18:29] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::curses, adjusting shields and firing ahead:: [18:29] Helm, high-speed approach! [18:29] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::She frowns a little at the delay, but is too busy struggling with the computers to say anything:: [18:30] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Perhaps ... escape pods as projectiles, but I'm not sure their deuterium reserves would produce a sufficient explosion. [18:30] ::locks phasers on the Pfhor ship and gives the refugee ships some covering phaser fire:: [18:30] ::fires phasers:: [18:30] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [18:30] <[LTen_Skylooker]> ::Walk away to engineering:: [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:30] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:30] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Plus they are slow enough to be picked off. [18:30] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::growls:: Ryosei, hang on. Those ships need help. ::adjusts course to intercept:: [18:30] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::glances about the tactical plot:: +com+ Wraiths Two and Four, break off your combat patrol and assist Coro in diverting that warship's attention! [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:30] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M> I better get to the bridge. [18:30] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::takes aim at a incomming strikecraft, catching the other ship comming in nearby...:: not good... ::fires torpedos at the strikecraft:: =*=*=*=> [18:30] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo, which streaks toward its target! [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:30] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::smiles:: I was never trained with daggers or swords... but I knew instinctively how to use that blade you gave me in that other place. [18:30] =.\ction= Coro races along the Pfhor warship's port side. Even at high impulse, it takes almost 10 seconds to complete the pass... [18:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] <[Savant]> ::The computer program has had about enough of the Vladivostok's atrocious computer systems.... after rejecting her interface some time ago, it had yet to be more willing. Savant was tired of being gentle with the thing:: [18:31] ::fires torpedoes:: [18:31] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo spread, which disperses and hammers its target! [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] Helmsmen> ::engages impulse engines:: Full Impulse to Vladivostok Sir! [18:31] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, the Coronado's impulse engines engage... [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> You've done so much for me, Commander. ::blushes slightly:: Thank you. [18:31] *** ObsKyrie (silvermoon@1DF4F87E.FBB8A3C.7716517.19108886.pol.co.uk) Quit (Ping timeout) [18:31] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>::smiles:: keep it, Brie. My gods are protecting you now. [18:31] =.\ction= As the pass continues, secondary batteries along the Pfhor ship's flank slash at the frigate. [18:31] <[LCEN_Oswald]> could try filling the escape pods with hydrogen or something.... [18:31] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::glances at Drexler:: What about our tractor beams? Can you alter the course of the strike craft and turn them so their main weaponry is no longer bearing on us? [18:31] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Something flammable. [18:31] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>::pauses, almost says something, then smiles and turns away:: [18:31] ::fires phasers:: [18:31] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] ::grabs a hold of a perimeter railing on the bridge:: [18:31] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::looks down at the deck beneath the biobed she had been on and sees the knife lying there:: [18:31] <[LCTC_Drexler]> I can attempt that, colonel. ::immediately begins setting it up:: [18:32] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> Olme... wait! [18:32] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei growls as she sees Coronado laced with fire.... her muscles are tense, and she sits forward in her seat, anxious - sitting down at a moment like this felt terribly, terribly wrong:: [18:32] ::tries to determine their main weakness sturcturally:: [18:32] ::hangs on, watching the green-black flank of the warship pass:: [18:32] ::locks onto the underside "drive system" of the warship:: [18:32] <[LCEN_Oswald]> mom culd do that.... [18:32] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>::turns around:: Yes, Brie? [18:32] ::fires a torpedo:: [18:32] Helm, ETA to Vladivostok? [18:32] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::holds his course towards the Pfhor vessel:: Ryosei, get ready. ::pulls the Wraith to pass extremely close:: [18:32] *** ObsLurjej (~klingon@Guard.kdfs.net) Quit (Leaving: Qunpu' tu'lu'chugh QaHbe' 'ej ruv 'uch nuv HoS. 'ach yISov! Hoch ta'mey'e' quv leghbogh Hovmey luqawlu'bej) [18:32] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ T-Cats, break off and assist Coronado, T-Birds, continue CAP and intercept any incoming strike craft with Waiths one and three. [18:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:32] M> ::performs a double-check on the tricorders, hyposprays, and the rest of the equipment, with a regular tricorder:: [18:32] =.\ction= Coro and the Pfhor warship trade what is essentially a broadside. Coro gets the worse of the pass... but at least the ship is slowly turning away from the Apori transports. [18:32] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M> would you like me to stay with you? [18:32] ::very tightly hangs on:: [18:32] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::over his shoulder, while configuring the tractor beam:: Can the Wraith's be converted to disable Pfhor systems, rather than Romulan? [18:33] Helmsmen> Four minutes sir, this battle is slowing me down a bit.... [18:33] <[Savant]> ::with a bit of effort, Savant forced the Vladivostok's communications array into submission, filling the subspace waves with noise as it searched with rudimentary communications sensors:: [18:33] =.\ction= Several of the plasma mortars explode around the frigate. [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>I take my duties as ships chaplain.. and as your friend... very seriously. Even under red alert. [18:33] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::moves closer:: My father died... a long time ago. I've been missing something in my life since then. I think you've helped me get that back. ::takes his hand:: Thank you,... Father. [18:33] <[COMC_Ironside]> They're in Avenger configuration, Commander. They're not mounting the white-lightning core at present. [18:33] ::fires torpedoes at what appears to be the warship's propulsion systems:::: [18:33] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo spread, which disperses and hammers its target! [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::nods:: Tractor beam online. [18:33] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> come around... we are continuing to preotect the flank of the Vlad... two targets to the port... attack pattern delta... ::fires phasers and quantums:: =======> =*=*=*=*=>strikecraft [18:33] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>::Begins blinking back tears:: Its been so many years since anyone has called me father. [18:33] <[LCEN_Oswald]> do we know what a pfhor system is like? [18:33] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei sees the Pfhor ship race underneath her weapons, and gives it a liberal clattering of fire, phasers and torpedoes slamming into the sickly green hull:: [18:34] =.\ction= The refugee ships continue to run. Two of them enter the rift. [18:34] *** McC (mcclure@2E01205D.3BC48775.164642AE.CC59707.cpe.charter-ne.com) Quit (Leaving: You know, we can't *really* prove anything exists. Think about that! ::tears a hole in space-time and hops through::) [18:34] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>::squeezes her hand:: [18:34] Damage report! [18:34] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::pulls in extremely close range of the Pfhor vessel- 100 meters:: Ryosei, she is all yours. [18:34] ::rocks back and forth, slowly makes his way to tactical:: +tap+ Bridge to Engineering, Damage Report! That last hit was a big one [18:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:34] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::targets a Pfhor strike craft and engages the beam, attempting to throw them off-course:: [18:34] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Ma`Aru, find out where that rift is going to take us! [18:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:34] =.\ction= Casualties from the starboard side of the ship begin coming into Sickbay. [18:34] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::turns away:: My father was the Kai. In many ways, you have been more of a father to me than he ever was, though I loved him very much. [18:34] <[COMC_Ironside]> <> [18:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:34] Shields are taking a heavy pounding! [18:34] <[Savant]> ::It only took Savant a moment to locate coronado, and a second more to begin a rather intensive file transfer, as fast as the Vlad's communications systems woudl allow:: [18:35] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::quickly glances at over at Ironside:: On it.. [18:35] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::almost calmly:: There's some interference with the tractor beam, but it has sufficient coherence to divert the strike craft. [18:35] ::gets the reports of damage:: +taps+ Farley to Engineering Teams 1 through 4 are to proceed to these locations to repair battle damage:: sends the info to there PADDS:: [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] M> ::yells across sickbay:: Triage these patients. Get the worst on the biobeds. [18:35] bah! ::fires phasers:: [18:35] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M> My own daughter - she is with Huitzilpochtli now. So many years ago. Thank you, Brie. [18:35] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [18:35] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::She grits her teeth and dumps a good hefty portion of the Wraith's ordinance into the hull of the massive ship:: [18:35] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::lances out again, feeling the shields take few hits and fires quantums:: =*=*=*=*=>strikecraft [18:35] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo spread, which streaks toward its target! [18:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:35] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::sighs:: We should get to the bridge. Quickly. [18:35] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods at Drexler:: If our phasers don't have any effect, transfer that power to the tractor beams and ensnare as many craft as possible. [18:35] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::looks at the warship:: It may be possible to steer one into the warship if we are close enough. [18:35] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M> Yes. [18:35] *** [ENHL_Wilk] (sucky@3CBC6B2B.17833C43.2AAC9C3E.CC59707.tx.home.com) has joined #USS-Coronado [18:35] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [ENHL_Wilk] [18:35] Computer recognizes [ENHL_Wilk]. Authorization codes enabled. [18:36] =.\ction= The Wraiths have been representing themselves well. Wayne gets his second kill of the day, Prescot his third. [18:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:36] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::jinks the Wraith trying to avoid the return fire:: Ryosei, I am going to pull us out of here [18:36] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>::helps Brie to the TL:: [18:36] ::turns to face Daren:: We have taken serious damage on the starboard side [18:36] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::arches an eyebrow:: You'd like to get closer, Commander? [18:36] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Allocating power to the tractor beam. [18:36] ::goes to a terminal behind Marcy's Tactical station:: I'm reinforcing the shields a bit, using emergency power! That should give us more... [18:36] M>::scans patient:: He's got level 3 plasma burns. Give him 10 cc's hinozine and begin the dermal regenerator. [18:36] ::fires phasers:: [18:36] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [18:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:36] The containment fields are holding for now. [18:36] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::tapping on a sensor readout screen:: Commander, it appears that we are heading to system I036, thats about 10 lightyears from Reor, sir [18:36] <[Ryosei-W4]> No, go around! They are slow and we have to go faster! [18:36] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> TL> ::quietly thinks of Vanni:: [18:36] ::nods:: Helm, protect starboard... [18:36] =.\ction= ...Pfhor strike craft, in three passes against Wraith 2, kill her. She explodes, the impact buffeting a nearby convoy ship. [18:36] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Well. It isn't necessary, but I believe I could pressor beam a strike craft into the warship hull. [18:37] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>{no harm will come to YOU, my daughter} [18:37] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> TL> Bridge. [18:37] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::grunts and turns the Wraith for another pass:: You know we are not kamikazes here ::watches the pfhor vessel coming again:: [18:37] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods at Ma`Aru:: Thank you, lieutenant +com+ Coronado, from Vladivostok. The rift exits at system I036, only 10 light years from Reor. Suggest we alert Reor as to a possible invasion. [18:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:37] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::demonstrates on-screen, the tractor beam ensares a pursuing strike craft, steers it off to the side, and flashes, repelling it a small distance:: [18:37] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::to Drexler:: Do it. [18:37] +taps+ Farley to Teams 1 to 4, Keep those fields up and running. [18:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:37] M>::scans patient:: I'm showing a type 4 concussion. Set him on the encephalographic scanners and monitor his progress. [18:37] =.\ction= The Apori reinforcements enter the battle against the lone Pfhor warship turning toward Coro. The six begin slashing attacks across the monster's opposite flank. [18:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:37] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::stands silently in the empty infirmary:: [18:38] <[Ryosei-W4]> neh? ::she fires off a final salvo:: Kamikaze is a good name for us. "Wind of Heaven" [18:38] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::grimaces seeing the sensor info on Wraith 2...:: god dammit... three to the right trying to flank us, target the back tow I want a full spread ::fires quandums and phaser:: =======> =*=*=*=*=*=>strikecraft [18:38] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo spread, which streaks toward its target! [18:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:38] Helm, try to keep us to that thinks port or starboard. It can't seem to target its beams well there. [18:38] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Understood. [18:38] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::monitoring the tactical plot:: +taps+ T-Cats, form up and cover those Apori warships from strike craft! [18:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:38] ::fires phasers at the still approaching Pfhor warship:: [18:38] =.\ction= The Coronado's phasers lash out, striking the target. [18:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:38] M> Those are shrapnel wounds, probably from the hull decompressing. Get him to surgical bay 1. [18:38] ::Panel starts beeping with alarms:: [18:38] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ::enters the bridge, and sits at an ops station:: COlonel, the doctor will be fine if her services are required. [18:38] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::screams:: WHY?! Why me? Why did this happen? [18:39] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::chuckles as he passes across the starboard side:: We are going to be like the Wind of Heaven if we stay here [18:39] M> Computer, activate EMH. [18:39] =.\ction= The EMH activates: "Please state the nature of the medical emergency." [18:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] ::truns to Farley:: Evacuate Decks where there may be any hull breaches, if we lose main power, I don't want those force fields to flicker and cause harm to anyone there. [18:39] ::turns to the panel:: Main power has been rerouted away fro mthe affected areas. [18:39] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods at Tlaloco:: Good to hear, Commander, now get on those power systems; we're experiencing a heavy load. [18:39] ::glances over and sees Olme, and looks back down at the console very quickly:: [18:39] =.\ction= Coro rocks as one of the secondary Pfhor batteries slices through her dorsal shields. [18:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:39] *** [LTen_Skylooker] (~LewisShar@2C464AA6.2B3A2604.654D39D.1FAF4A71.sympatico.ca) Quit (Leaving: ) [18:39] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::drops to her knees, still clutching the biobed's edge:: Why why why why why? [18:39] <[LCTC_Drexler]> I will need to have a range of one thousand kilometers. [18:39] M> We got incoming casualties. Take the next patient on the triage line. I'll be in surgical bay 1. [18:39] ::tossed to the floor:: [18:39] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::sobs softly in the empty silence:: [18:39] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> I`m on it. Rerouting secondary and terciary systems to the main grid. [18:39] *** [LTen_Skylooker] (~LewisShar@2C464AA6.2B3A2604.654D39D.1FAF4A71.sympatico.ca) has joined #USS- Coronado [18:39] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [LTen_Skylooker] [18:39] Computer recognizes [LTen_Skylooker]. Authorization codes enabled. [18:39] ::is almost thrown from his chair:: OK, I think we've got their attention! Helm, back us off, full evasives! [18:39] ::Holds onto the panel as the ship rocks:: [18:39] <[Ryosei-W4]> hai hai! We are going to be the wind of heaven today, i think! [18:40] ::stands and fires torpedoes:: [18:40] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo spread, which disperses and hammers its target! [18:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:40] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::returns fire from and errand strikecraft:: =*=*=*=*=*=>strikecraft [18:40] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ... check that. Ninety. [18:40] Let the Apori have their turn! Marcy, secure firing! Let's see if they go after the ships actually shooting at them. [18:40] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [18:40] ::grabs at the console and nearly is thrwon to the floor, but manages to keep my balance this time:: [18:40] ::pulls his hands away from the weapons console:: [18:40] ::looks at Marcy:: Wolf pack tactics, remember. [18:40] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> tacman> shields to 62% [18:40] ::continues to assist at Tactical:: [18:40] <[LCTC_Drexler]> All right, colonel. I'm ready to try this. [18:41] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>power systems at seventy three percent. [18:41] <[Savant]> ::Savant is - it was hard to describe for the hologram. Being caught int he limbo of subspace was akin to a transporter beam. Perhaps. Though she could neither affirm nor deny that. Regardless, Coronado was not accepting her transfer. More forceful methods would have to be employed:: [18:41] ::runs a deck shut down program:: [18:41] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods at Drexler:: Engage tractor beam. [18:41] =.\ction= Coro runs. Four more Apori transports enter the rift. Another Apori warship attacking the two Pfhor destroyers on the far side of the system explodes. [18:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:41] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::engages the tractor beam, snaring a Pfhor strike craft:: [18:41] =.\ction= The tractor beam engages, snaring the target... [18:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:41] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Were draining power! [18:41] <[Ryosei-W4]> ((gah, brb)) [18:41] ::another alarm goes off:: Sir, we have an attempt on the main computer core. Someone is trying to access it!! [18:41] <[Savant]> ((do'h, me too)) [18:41] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::mutters:: Encountering resistance. [18:41] M> ::gestures to nurse:: laser scalpel. Tractor probe. [18:41] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::watches the stern of the vessel pass them by:: Alright Ryosei, I think we better locate the Vlad and follow after her [18:42] <[COMC_Ironside]> Helm, keep us on course for that rift! Commander Oswald, prepare to shut down the warp core if the subspace interference begins to overload the system. [18:42] ::turns to hear Farley:: Can you elaborate Lieutenant? [18:42] =.\ction= Five strike craft form up as a group and head for Vladivostok. They appear to be preparing to link... [18:42] ::does a quick lockout of codes for the science station:: [18:42] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::nods:: [18:42] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::sighs and breaks down into full-blown tears:: [18:42] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Colonel, power down to sixty-four percent. [18:42] <[ENHL_Wilk]> ::sits at the helm on Vlad.:: Aye sir! ::taps frantically, weaving for the rift.:: [18:42] <[LCEN_Oswald]> aye aye sir [18:42] hmm, ::points:: One of those warships over there is taking some heavy damage from the Apori... [18:42] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::maintain power to all console:: [18:42] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::quickly reverses the field of the tractor beam and watches the strike craft launch at the warship:: [18:42] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, yes, of course. [18:42] =.\ction= The six reinforcement Apori warships trade beam fire with the lone Pfhor warship. [18:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:42] ::checks more infomation:: All I know is that something is tring to access the core, but don't know much more yet [18:42] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Wraiths one and three; five bogeys bearing one- niner-six mark-7 preparing to link, engage and divert! [18:42] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> I can clear non-essential areas and shut down power, that could buy us some time, colonel. [18:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:42] ::nods at Marcy:: How about this one? ::indicates the nearby ship:: [18:43] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::curses:: +com+ Vlad we have incomming in a bad looking formation.... ::zooms off at full impulse and launches a slavo at the strikecraft:: ===========> =*=*=*=*=>grouped strikecraft [18:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:43] M> Computer, redirect the EMH to holodeck 1. [18:43] It's looking fairly beat up as well [18:43] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::to Tlaloco:: Acknowledged Commander, get us as much as you can. [18:43] =.\ction= Prescot's fire tumbles one of the strike craft out of the arrangement, but doesn't kill it. [18:43] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::uses the redirected phaser power and swings the strike craft at the Pfhor warship:: [18:43] ::turns to Janeway:: Commander, have you got a weakness for us? [18:43] ::steps closer getting his 'battle legs' as the ship moves quickly this way and that:: Begin tracing the source if you can.... [18:43] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::changes course:: I got the Vlad. She appears to be in a bit of trouble. [18:44] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +Taps+ Now hear this, all personnel on level four, please clear the decks and secure for shut-down in thirty seconds. [18:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:44] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::follows up on the tumbling craft not giving it a moments rest:: =*=*=*=*=> ========>tumbling strikecraft [18:44] <[COMC_Ironside]> Helm, prepare to increase impulse thrust to beyond .25c...::watching the approaching strike craft:: [18:44] <[Savant]> ::The recivers on Coronado were being damned stubborn today, odd really... they were usually more forgiving. The program filled them with white noise, attempting to simply overwhelm them:: [18:44] ::rechecks the damage reports:: Sir, I have shut down the starboard sides of decks 10 to 15. [18:44] M> dermal regenerator ::carefully closes incision:: Use the anti-grav biobed and put him in holodeck 2. We can monitor his condition there. [18:44] ::realizes only thought I saw olme at the ops console that he still is not aboard the coro:: [18:44] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> bringing artificial grav down five percent. [18:44] <[ENHL_Wilk]> On your mark sir.. ::taps quickly.:: [18:45] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::shifts the tractor beam to try and trip-up the incoming strike craft:: [18:45] =.\ction= Without much warning, the Apori warships targetting the two Pfhor warships on the far side of the system manage to kill one. [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:45] ::blushes realizing that I must quit daydreaming while at my duty especially during battles:: [18:45] ::nods:: very good, anything more on the source of the computer trasmission? [18:45] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:45] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::blinks as there is a massive flash of light off to the port side of the ship:: ....did they get one? [18:45] Still working on the source sir [18:45] <[LCTC_Drexler]> It wasn't my doing. [18:45] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::continues to pound on the tumbling craft with forward torps:: =*=*=*=*=>tumbling strikecraft [18:45] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +taps+ sky, can you squeeze any more power out of this thing? [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:45] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::looks:: But I have a different theory. [18:45] =.\ction= The relatively tiny Apori warships run from the explosion, but two of them are consumed. The two surviving ships are badly damaged and attempt to retreat from the surviving Pfhor warship. [18:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::snares another strike craft and throws it in the path of the oncoming group:: [18:46] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::frowns as the data transfer rate of the database to the coronado drops to zero, opens the log of data stream between the two ships and frowns again at the abbundance of "white noise" clogging up the transmission:: [18:46] Sir, the armor is very thin near their asft shuttle bay and that bulge ontop might be a weakness, other than that I have no ideas, sir [18:46] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::crawls to the main diagnostic table:: [18:46] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> +taps+ I can try sir. ::try to squeeze more power out:: [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] <[COMC_Ironside]> ETA to rift! ::swinging back towards the viewscreen:: [18:46] Sir, I can't pinpoint if it's coming from the Phfor but whatever it is, it's very close to us!! [18:46] =.\ction= Prescot's concentrated fire on the separated strike craft kills it. The remaining four separate and begin peppering Vladivostok with plasma mortar fire. [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:46] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Macley>+taps+ Macley to Commander Tlaloco. Deck four clear sir. [18:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:47] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> good job, Macley, now get your swabee hind quarters down to engineering. [18:47] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei growled in annoyance aht the Pfhor:: why are they attacking us? [18:47] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::rocks as the ship shudders, grasping his chair:: Even out power to shields! Use every tractor emitter we've got, Commander, make those ships easy targets for our escorts! [18:47] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::attempts to intercept the strike crafts:: Ryosei, its going to be close. ::glances at sensors doing a quick calculation:: ETA 14 seconds to th Vlad [18:47] <[Ryosei-W4]> hai hai.. i have them, i think. [18:47] <[LCEN_Oswald]> can I suggest we try the whole escape pod thing? [18:47] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Aye. [18:47] ::looks over the Lieutenants shoulder:: If someone outside this ship is attempting to access our computer systems it could be very bad...they could suddenly stop us and lower our shields. [18:47] <[ENHL_Wilk]> ::taps, trying to avoid the mortar fire.:: ETA is about a minute sir! [18:47] =.\ction= A large group of Apori transports enter the rift. There are about a dozen left, plus debris from two or three. [18:47] ::works on the shuttlebay problem:: Sir, the aft shuttlebay needs to be evacuated, now!! [18:48] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei lets loose a battery of fire at the Pfhor ships attacking Vladivostok:: [18:48] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::takes a blow to the head as a padd drops on her:: [18:48] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::redirects shields and uses the tractor beam to jolt the incoming fighters:: [18:48] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> +taps+ Sky to Tlaloco, I've done as much as I could sir. [18:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:48] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::glances at the rift:: Not enough time ::to Oswald:: +taps+ All hands, brace for entry into the rift! [18:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:48] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::jerks the craft hard about and engages at full impulse:: concentrate on one craft!!! kill it and move on to the next!!! ::lanches torps and phasers:: =*=*=*=*=> ==========>strikecraft that drexler jolted [18:48] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, the Coronado's impulse engines engage... [18:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:48] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> E> Not enough sky, Im reading fifty percent up here. [18:48] ::turns to Daren:: What's our damage? [18:49] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::barce:: [18:49] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::watches the warp core:: [18:49] <[Savant]> ::Finally, Savant found a weak spot - small, but big enough. But, there was a distraction. Something else was with her in the void:: [18:49] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> E> Turn off every light you can. [18:49] ::to Lora Kor:: Sir ::points again:: That nearby warship is sending some sort of transission to...::pauses:: Looks like it's to Vladivostok.... [18:49] ::runs to a nearby terminal:: Shutting down the Shuttlebay.... [18:49] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::try with a new algorithm:: [18:49] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> E> Unplug the coffee replicators. [18:49] =.\ction= Ryosei and Prescot both kill one of the four attacking Pfhor ships. Then Vladivostok enters the rift with three more Apori transports. [18:49] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::it go twice faster:: [18:49] <[ENHL_Wilk]> ::grips her console as they enter the rift.:: [18:49] M> ::more casualties come into sickbay:: [18:49] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> E>= bridge [18:49] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ... we're in. [18:49] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::retrievs the PID of the process generating the white noise and sends a restart command to said process, her brow creases even further when an error message is generating and the process fails to restart:: [18:49] =.\ction= Vladivostok is immediately enveloped and is safely away. [18:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:49] <[Ryosei-W4]> there, they are gone and safe, i think. We should go help the others now. [18:49] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::braces himself for what could be a bumpy ride:: [18:50] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Colonel, Ive got fifty percent and falling. [18:50] Transmission ceased abruptly [18:50] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::turn off every little power thing unsued and non essencial:: [18:50] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::maneuvers the wraith to cut in front of the strike crafts:: Ryosei, Vlad just escaped into the rift. Will attempt to follow [18:50] ::turns to face bridge center:: Captain, we've taken serious damage to the starboard side...shield projectors on that side seem partially malfuctional as well as power fluctuations are running rampant. [18:50] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::blinks when things are relatively smooth:: Tactical board green. [18:50] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::to Oswald:: Status of the warp core? [18:50] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [18:50] ::nods:: Helm, keep the Pfhor on our port side. Let's do one more high-speed pass and give the refugee ships time to get out of here. [18:50] <[LCEN_Oswald]> hasn't given out yet.... [18:50] Starboard sections of Deck 10 thru 15 have been evacuated as well as the shuttlebay due to hull damage. [18:50] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::feels a brief moment of sickness as the ship passes through the rift:: [18:51] Marcy, I think I see a target for our modified torpedoes. ::indicates the Pfhor warship with his chin:: [18:51] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::smiles as the process stops sending the noise for some reason, followed quickly by a mumbled curse as the transmission stops again when the vlad enters the rift:: [18:51] Sir, I think I've found the hacker. The power signature looks like Savant's?? [18:51] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ::to oswald::Then why the power drop? [18:51] ::nods, and locks the torpedoes:: [18:51] Try targetting the upper armor. Coordinates from Commander Janeway's station. [18:51] <[Savant]> ::but it was gone, and Savant dismissed it to the oddities of subspace. The program barrelled it's way into Coro's computer core:: [18:51] Farley and I are currently tracking down an incursion into our computer from some outside....::stops and turns:: Savant? [18:51] ::turns to Janeway:: Commander, monitor this attack closely. [18:51] ::finger hovers over the launch button, awaiting the order:: [18:51] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::taps on her console, fiddling with the warp core settings trying to not have to turn it off...:: [18:51] ::checks the coordinates::Aye, sir [18:51] Fire! [18:51] ::fires torpedoes:: [18:51] =.\ction= The Coronado fires a torpedo spread, which disperses and hammers its target! [18:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:52] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Commander Oswald, what do you make of the power drop? [18:52] <[LCEN_Oswald]> I said it hadn't given out yet... I didn't say it was peachy... [18:52] <[Ryosei-W4]> hnh... i think they should run away soon... ::fires off phasers.. realizing that her torpedo reserves were low from overzealous firing:: [18:52] Direct hit. [18:52] ::looks as puzzled as Daren:: It would seem that is the case. [18:52] =.\ction= The torpedo strike erupts along the Pfhor ship's upper flank. Enormous gouges and blasted out of the black armor but when the explosion fades, the monster warship is still there. It is at least venting something, though. [18:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:52] *** [Savant] is now known as Savant [18:52] <[LCEN_Oswald]> it's going up sometimes.... just not often.... [18:52] ::returns to Farley:: Is Savant returning to the ship from to Vladivostok? Open up the holoprojectors on the bridge a bit...let her in. [18:52] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Lt. Ma`Aru, whats the data processing doing to our systems? [18:53] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> +com+ Wraith 1 to Wraith 4... we are heading over to assist Coronado... what is your status? [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:53] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::turns towards the rift:: Ryosei, as much as I wanna stay and play. We need to follow after the Vlad ::enters the rift:: [18:53] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::pulls herself up gently by the edge of the counter which she has grabbed hold of:: [18:53] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Could we have acquired some sort of virus? [18:53] <[COMC_Ironside]> Lieutenant Ma`Aru, as soon as we exit the rift, I want you to contact Reor and let them know everything that's happened since we arrved at Tarndare. [18:53] ::opens the holoprojectors:: There open sir [18:53] =.\ction= Three Apori ships take advantage of the opening and begin widening the cut with concentrated beam fire. [18:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:53] <[Ryosei-W4]> ahh... hai, i undostand... ::she seems quite reluctant to run from a fight:: [18:53] ::cocks his head towards Lora Kor, seeming to ask "Again?":: [18:53] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::speeds off towards the coronado to help out with the massive warship:: [18:53] ::shakes his head at Marcy:: Good enough! Fall back! [18:53] Savant? Is that you? ::speaks in no particular direction:: [18:53] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::look over all system status:: [18:53] Commander Janeway, full analysis of whatever it is that's venting. [18:54] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> engineering I want more power to shields.... I dont like being so low going up against something so big.. [18:54] ::pulls his hand away from weapons again:: [18:54] Helm, follow the next group of refugee ships in. We don't know how long this rift will last after the Apori ships enter it. [18:54] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::gets the power output to go up a bit.... and then start going down again...:: [18:54] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::glances at Tlaloco, looking very distracted by his voice:: The, uhh, data analysis is only using the .67% of the computer processing power pre-assighned to the pourpose [18:54] ::Savant snaps into being with a charateristic CRACK... a lot shorter and quieter sound though, and no flash of light. The big suprise, though, was her appearance. Not floating in the air, and... livid?:: [18:54] ::turns:: Exec, tell the Wraiths and Spectres to make a run for it. [18:54] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::nods an agnoledgment to the colonel:: yes, sir [18:54] Hemlsmen> Following them in... ::engages impulse:: [18:54] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, the Coronado's impulse engines engage... [18:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:54] What the hell is going on?! [18:55] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::stands and rubs at the injury on her head:: [18:55] ::checks the vents::Its some type of advanced plasma, a more puriofied form than what we use in our drives but a similar composition and possibly for the same purpose....we may have hit part of the drive system after all, [18:55] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Nothing hidden, Ma`Aru? No trojan horse? [18:55] +com+ Coro to all Friendly ships...set course for the Apori rift....we're follwoing them in! Coro Out! [18:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:55] =.\ction= Coro turns and races away from the Pfhor ship and toward the rift. The six -- *explosion* whoops, five -- Apori ships remain, trying to finish it off. [18:55] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::tracks the Vlad:: We need to cover the Vlad just in case someone comes after her. [18:55] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [18:55] M> ::nurse calls for Thompson, confused:: Those are radiation burns. Give him 4 cc's tetraminol and 25 cc's inaprovaline. ::bumps into biobed as the ship rocks under fire:: [18:55] ::turns to Daren:: Sir, the ship is in pieces. Most of the startboard side is gone or at least damaged, and we will not have warp for awhile since the necel is damaged [18:55] =.\ction= Four more Apori transports enter the rift. Coro races after them. [18:56] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei dumps some shots towards the Pfhor and growls at them:: [18:56] ::overhears Farley, frowning:: [18:56] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> forty-five percent. +taps+ sky, where`s my power? [18:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:56] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::halts position seeing the coro turning around:: alright stay here and help clear a path for the coro ::spies a strikecraft nearby:: target that lone ranger and get him off my board... ::launches quantums and phasers:: ========> =*=*=*=*=*=>strikecraft [18:56] <[LCEN_Oswald]> are we out yet? [18:56] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> engineering> I can get you 45% shields but thats pushing it... [18:56] ::nods:: Get a team on it...reinforce the shields...we'll need all the procection we can get, there's no telling if this rift will further damage the starboard side. [18:56] M> Send half the cases to the Holdecks. We should give the doctor his fair share. [18:56] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> do it then... [18:56] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> nothing obtained in the database has been compiled or executed, it has only been run through pattern matching algorithims, unless there is something inherintly wrong with the programming with said algorithims then there is no way they are taking anything they arn't supposed to [18:56] <[COMC_Ironside]> Good question. ::turns to Wilk:: ETA to rift exit, Ensign? [18:56] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::Try multiple way:: +taps+ I'm hardly maintaning it sir. [18:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:56] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::staggers around sickbay, feeling as if the ship is lurching about:: [18:56] M>+TAPS+ Sickbay to EMH, what's your status? [18:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:57] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Colonel, permission to seal deck three and reduce artificial gravity by ten percent. [18:57] ::addresses Savant:: Now....you...Can I help you? ::grins:: Don't you know that you're suppsed to stay put during a battle? [18:57] ::Savant flickers and sparks, though says nothing, still looking quite angry, as the less visible functions of her program moved from stream to stream, finding out what sort of shape Coro was in:: [18:57] The shields are at their max right now. [18:57] <[COMC_Ironside]> Granted, Commander, but restore the power levels and environmental systems to normal once we exit the rift. The interference with the warp core should cease then. [18:57] HD1> EMH> +TAPS+ ::with the usual rudeness:: I'm a little busy here ensign. We can chit-chat later. +taps+ [18:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:57] <[LCEN_Oswald]> :::frowns at her console:: this ain't looking so great.... [18:57] ::She snaps irritably at Daren:: shut up, i'm busy. [18:57] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> aye sir. [18:57] =.\ction= Coro enters the rift, trailing two more Apori transports. Another group of transports -- the last -- follow the frigate. [18:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:57] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::chuckles:: You can relax now. We should be safe for a bit ::watches the Vlad a few dozen kms in front:: [18:57] ::tries to scan the ship throough the venting substance, hoping the sensors recorded enough to be of some use later::: [18:57] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +taps+ Clear deck three. [18:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:58] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::watches for a change in environment:: [18:58] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::sees the coro enter the rift and follows suite as fast as he can in impulse:: [18:58] <[Ryosei-W4]> yes, but... they are back there! [18:58] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> turning down grav by ten percent. You should all feel a little lighter. [18:58] ::raises an eyebrow at the hologram:: Need some help? ::adjusts the bridge's holoemitters to see if he can detect the problem:: [18:58] <[ENHL_Wilk]> Five minutes to go sir... [18:58] =Description= As before, the rift is a tunnel-like formation through subspace. Subspace here is apparently blue-green-black with odd jags of energy. It is very unpleasant to look at. [18:58] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +Taps+ Tlaloco to Medbay. How are you holding out, Docor? [18:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:59] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::enters the rift behind the coro:: [18:59] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::rubs his chin:: Let's just hope that neither of those Pfhor warships are waiting for us when we emerge. [18:59] <[LCEN_Oswald]> I don't feel much lighter... got anything to lighten the weight on my shoulders Loco? [18:59] ::Savant scowls as the holographic projector's settings are changed - they quickly snap back to the way they were after he's done monkeying:: No, Sir, thank you. [18:59] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> +taps+ Sickbay here. I'm... damn, who's driving up there? Can't they smooth things out? And what's this about evacuating Deck 3? Does that include the infirmiry? [18:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:59] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::frowns at the subspace corridor:: Is not very nice, i think... [18:59] ::turns away from Savant and to Farley's Engineering station:: How's the starboard side doing in subspace? [19:00] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> One more insobordinate crack dealing with my name, COmmander, and Im putting you on report. [19:00] All containment fields are holding, main power is still online, and the main structure is still intact. [19:00] ::exhales and tries to relax:: Stand down to yellow alert, Mr. Marcy. Let's reload while we have the chance. [19:00] =.\ction= The automatic alert warning sounds as the ship's alert status changes to yellow . [19:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:00] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::turns to Ironside:: From what we observed, I believe that the Pfhor propulsion system needs a certain... setup time before functioning over long distances, Colonel. [19:00] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::frowns at her console again... mutters:: five minutes? I'm suppose to keep the warp core up for five minutes.... [19:00] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ Doctor, we're having difficulty maintaining warp power in the rift, standby. [19:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:00] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Plus, we have no certain destination ourselves. [19:00] ::raises head:: The rift just closed. There are 4 Apori Warships back there, plus a transport ship..... [19:00] ::nods:: Thats good news [19:01] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> M>+taps+ no, doctor, of course not. The deck is sealed but Medbay and Turbolifts should be maintaining life support. [19:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:01] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks over at Drexler:: Aye, but we don't know the relation between setup time and distance. 10 light years may be a walk in the park. [19:01] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::glances at his terminal:: Its not but its at least safe until we reach our next destination. [19:01] ::stands and heads for Tactical:: Four... that's all? They started with thirteen, Lieutenant? [19:01] Commander Janeway, did everyone else make it into the rift? [19:01] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks out the viewport:: And if we knew where this rift was going to take us, I'd wager the Pfhor knew as well. [19:01] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> thrity eight percent power, but were holding. [19:01] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::braces herself on the nearest biobed:: Sure... standby... how about sitby? Why does no one ever tell me to sitby? I could use a sitby every now and then. [19:01] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei nods and sags back into her chair, exhaling:: They will follow puhaps? ::she seemed almost hopeful:: [19:01] ::nods:: I know, only 4 left now sir ::confirms and nods again [19:01] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::glances briefly at Loco:: what was that sir? something abut mispouncing your name? I'm very sorry sir... [19:01] : [19:01] Of our group, it seems so, sir [19:02] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::breathes a sigh of relief as the wraith moves along:: get to work on repairs now... dont take anything off line without my permission [19:02] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ::audibly growls:: [19:02] ::nods:: Thats good news too... [19:02] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::readies a quick summary of the events that occured at Tarndare along with a brief warning to be sent out over standard communications channels warning of the incoming Pfhor vessels:: [19:02] M>+TAPS+ Sickbay to Bridge, we took some casualties back there but the situation is now under control. [19:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:02] ::whispers:: Damn. Any indication of what happened to the remaining two Pfhor warships? [19:02] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::snaps:: Zunite, bring the Auxilliary fusion reactors online to pick up the slack from the warp core. Bring the impulse reactors to full power as well. [19:02] ::Savant stands up, straightening, the hologram perhaps regaining a touch of it's former poise and grace:: [19:02] ::sends more information to the engineering teams as a "to do list":: [19:02] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> well need most of the remaining juice to stir the reactors. [19:02] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::brings up the auxilliary reactors:: aye sir... [19:02] <[LCTC_Drexler]> I can allocate the juiced-up tractor beam power to engineering, as well. [19:02] ::walks over to Tactical where Marcy and Kor are:: Something wrong? [19:02] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::looks at her curiously:: Hopefully not. Take a look at our weapons load. I believe we have almost exhausted them [19:03] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> +taps+ Sky to Tlaloco, I've got exploding console over here because of the power presure and still losing power. [19:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:03] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods to Drexler:: Do it. [19:03] I would assume they were destroyed, sir, but, having previou experiance with the Pfhor, that would be classified as a premature assumtion..... [19:03] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::gets a neutral alert:: Colonel, I can see the other end. [19:03] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> systems should be coming back on line, sky. [19:03] ::feels just a bit queasy, like there is something not quite right:: [19:03] <[Ryosei-W4]> mm. Well, there are still fasurs ^_^ [19:03] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ All hands, brace for exit. [19:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:03] <[LCTC_Drexler]> One Apori warship maintaining the rift, reading six others beyond it. [19:03] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::shields her eyes as a panel blows out:: Oh, that's just dandy. [19:03] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::looks at his own weapons load noticing he has 5 torps left:: dammit... work on the phasers... bring them up a notch if you can... [19:03] <[COMC_Ironside]> Commanders Oswald, Tlaloco, I want the warp core back online as quickly as possible once we exit the rift. [19:03] ::frowns, shaking his head slightly:: I doubt they got that far one. How badly was it damaged when we lost sensors? [19:04] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> +taps+ Bridge, from sickbay. We've got consoles overloading down here. Do I bail, or what? [19:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:04] <[LCEN_Oswald]> I'm diverting the energy from life support.... it should only be for a second... [19:04] Hardly a dent in it, sir ::frowns:: [19:04] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> we can jump to warp with twenty nine percent power. [19:04] =.\ction= Vladivostok exits the far side of the rift. Most of the Apori transports have already arrived and are moving at impulse toward the far side of the system. [19:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:04] M> ::walks into the CMO office:: [19:04] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> we need a few more points. [19:04] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::a console explode near Sky:: Man. ::look at the stat:: +taps+ Ok it's comming back sir. [19:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:04] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::grins:: All Samurai, aren't you. ::drops out of the rift a few seconds after Vlad:: [19:04] <[ENHL_Wilk]> Sir... Seven Apori ships are here. [19:04] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Twenty eight point eight. [19:04] <[LCTC_Drexler]> We're clear of the rift. Apori transports are moving quickly across the system. [19:04] <[COMC_Ironside]> Helm, keep us in formation with the convoy. +taps+ Sickbay, from Bridge. We've exited the rift. You should expect all power- related problems to cease. [19:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:05] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::sends to information back to Reor and sends the warning message over subspace:: [19:05] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Can you take it to warp, Oswald? [19:05] <[Ryosei-W4]> ahh... yes ^_^ ::confused... of course she was a samurai O_o:: [19:05] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:05] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::to Tlaloco:: We won't be able to warp in the presence of that rift. [19:05] =Description= I036 is a decent-size system of planets orbiting an unusually bright red star. There are six Apori warships here already, apparently getting ready to open a rift on the far side of the system. [19:05] <[ENHL_Wilk]> Aye sir, maintainig formation. ::taps, moving in with the transports.:: [19:05] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Im standing by general systems shut-down. [19:05] <> [19:05] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Colonel, I would predict that they are going to jump to another system. [19:05] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> weve got panels blowing throughout the ship. [19:05] ::nods at Marcy:: Then they're going to follow us. [19:05] Or call for reinforcements. [19:06] Either way, we're going to have visitors again, probably soon. [19:06] <[COMC_Ironside]> Lieutenant Ma`Aru, have you gathered enough information on the Apori language for us to converse with one of those warships? [19:06] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> Contact the Colonel. Let him know we are right behind him ::moves the Wraith to cover the Vlads port side:: [19:06] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::would like to give more power but the console controling power flow as gone crazy:: Hum ::Get a repair kit and start repairing. [19:06] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> This hunk of trash was not designed for this type of action. [19:06] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> :: [19:06] ::Savant scowls at the situation.. with sensors down, she was effectively blind. This wasn't much better than the Vladivostok. At least this was more familiar, though:: [19:06] <[Ryosei-W4]> hai ^_^ [19:06] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::nods:: Aye, colonel, I can send pretty much anything and have a resonable chance of them understanding us, sir [19:06] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +taps+ sky, how are we holding up? [19:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:06] <[LCTC_Drexler]> It may be useful to construct a way to provide stellar interference to prevent Pfhor warships from sliding in on us further. [19:06] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::sits back and cracks her knuckles:: how's that... warp core never went offline... [19:07] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> tac> sir we have a few more points into shields... and phasers have been altered slightly... but I dont know how effective that will be [19:07] <[COMC_Ironside]> Most likely commander, but I highly doubt we have the power for that. ::to Ma`Aru:: Lieutenant, open a channel to the lead warship. [19:07] ::turns to Daren:: How badly are we off? [19:07] <[LCTC_Drexler]> The Apori may. [19:07] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::nods:: good... keep up the good work... [19:07] <[Ryosei-W4]> +com+ Vradivotsuku... this is Wraith Fo. We are beside you, puhaps... ahh... ten thousand ri... eh, kirometers. [19:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:07] <> [19:07] =.\ction= Casualties continue to come into Sickbay from the starboard side and aft. [19:07] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::takes the lack of response an indication that she should bail:: [19:07] <[LCEN_Oswald]> :: goes back to tapping on her console:: [19:07] *** ObsAurelian (rcholbroo@18C3868A.11813A15.229ED2B4.36CD2766.sttl.uswest.net) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:07] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> +taps+ Not to good sir, It will take me 5 min to repair the console controling power flow. [19:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:07] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Colonel, if we shut down our running lights, we may have the power we need once were clear. [19:08] <> [19:08] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::frowns:: Colonel, because of the digital nature of the communication I can't "open a channel" per say, I can instead encode your messages and decode any sent in responce.... [19:08] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +taps+ Sky, you got three. [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] <[LCTC_Drexler]> +com+ Understood Wraith four. All Wraiths, form up and remain close. [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] ::Teams 1 to 4 are hard at work doing what they can on the "to do list":: [19:08] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> +taps+ Bridge, this is Ungtae. I'm shutting down the infirmary. I've got too many problems with the power flow down here. [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> +taps+ Yes sir. [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] <[Ryosei-W4]> +com+ hai hai! Wakarimasu. [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] Well Sir, Lieutenant Farley informs me that the Starboard nacelle took quite a beating....it looks like we won't be capable of warp until its repaired. As for other things that looks like the wosrt of it for now....nearly everything on the starboard side was affected in some way some only to a small degree. [19:08] *** MayTa (Captmayta@654D39D.57322EA.7716517.3D7AB5B6.ipt.aol.com) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:08] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> +com+ Wraith 1 to Coro.. ack we are moving in now... ::puls into position near the coro:: [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:08] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::Repair the console, and replace some part and hurry up:: [19:08] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +taps+ Doctor, come up to the bridge. Bring your medikit and standby in case anything goes wrong. [19:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:09] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nod at Tlaloco to do it, then turns to Ma`Aru:: Very well, send this "Apori vessels, we have sustained damage, and our escort is in even worse shape. We have many allies nearby that could come to our aid; do you wish assistance?" [19:09] M>::rushes out the office to attend to the wounded:: [19:09] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::notices a message coming in now, routes if through the translation algorithims and awaits the translated version:: [19:09] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> When the docotr exits, we will shut down medbay. [19:09] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> M> ::grabs a medkit and some supplies and heads out:: Computer, shut down sickbay. Transfer casualy reports to bridge environmental station. [19:09] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::closes in on the convoy watching the Apori vessels:: At least they don't seem hostile anymore. [19:10] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::moving over to Ma`Aru, leaning over the back of his chair, watching the console over his shoulder:: [19:10] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei chuckles:: no ^_^ they are good. If the other ships come back i am sure we will beat them. [19:10] M>::begins scanning patients:: [19:10] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::nods, encoding the message and sending it to the Apori:: Message away sir [19:10] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::Replace the last part of the console:: [19:10] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::rubs his chin:: Any response from Reor yet? [19:10] ::to Lora Kor:: So then, what do we do about these Pfhor warships coming to knock on our door? [19:10] ::nods at Daren:: Get down to Sickbay and get me a casualty report. We probably have at least a half-hour before the Pfhor can charge their drive and follow us. [19:10] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> shutting down running lights, Colonel. [19:10] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::Scan the console and start it up again:: [19:10] ::nods:: Aye sir [19:11] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::sighs:: nice job on the shields, we are going to need them soon enough [19:11] ::nods at Marcy and stands:: I'd bet on it. It's a good bet that the Pfhor have been chasing this convoy for hours and we just got caught up in it. [19:11] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> TL> Bridge. [19:11] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::glances at the message coming in at the same time she notices Ironside's prescense:: This is rather interesteing colonel.... ::sturdies at the readout:: It seems to be some kind of language database [19:11] ::turns to the captain:: Sir, we can't stand to much more of that! [19:11] <[COMC_Ironside]> The Apori language? [19:11] *** ObsBrin (~sakbads@164642AE.3F26DFB9.1383FFEC.3D6B14E3.hs.telusplanet.net) has left #USS- Coronado [19:11] =.\ction= The last few transports, then the Wraiths, then Coro, emerge from the rift into I036. [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:11] ::steps into a TL:: Deck Six, Sickbay! [19:11] ::is amazed at the look of the system:: [19:11] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::glances at a side panel:: no responce from Reor yet, sir [19:11] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> Computer reroute the power flow to his original way through the console. ::some some lit dim and some cuircuit burned out:: [19:11] Should we call in reinforcements of our own? [19:12] M>Those patients are fine. Clear the biobeds for the next round. [19:12] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::looks at her:: Phasers and a few rubber bands. ::slows the Wraith as they reach their position:: [19:12] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Coronado has entered the system, colonel. [19:12] ::turns to Farley and nods:: I understand, Lieutenant. With any luck, the Apori can have their convoy on its way to their next stop before the Pfhor arrive. [19:12] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> ::emerges onto the bridge:: Kill sickbay. [19:12] But if I remember my M64 map correctly, I036 is FAR too close to Reor for comfort. [19:12] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::scan again:: [19:12] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> alright, doctor. [19:12] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks over at Drexler and nods:: Get their condition and relay what's going on in this system. Request orders. [19:12] <[Ryosei-W4]> we have rubo bantsu? I have not heard of these... where are they? [19:12] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ::whispers:: How are you, brie? [19:12] TL> ::feels a jump in the TL and determines that its likely we're re-entered normal space:: [19:12] As long as we can still tag along since we move like a fish out of water! [19:13] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looking back at Ma`Aru's console:: And tell them that we're able to basically converse with the Apori if needed:: [19:13] <[LCTC_Drexler]> +com+ Vladivostok to Coronado. Reporting systems are nominal. The rift caused some power flux, but that seems to be stablizing. Requesting orders. [19:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:13] ::Savant detects the communique opening between Coro and Vladivostok, and immediately jumps into the stream:: [19:13] M> I've never seen an injury quite like that. Some sort of aneurism caused by the hull breach. Probably due to the changing pressures. Prepare the cenaptic stimulators. [19:13] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> +taps+ Sky to Tlaloco, It took 2 min and 45 sec. The console is back online but a lot of system will have to be change in the past few hours for the power flow to be top effiency sir. [19:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:13] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::points out a few details to Ironside:: It looks like it, you can see here a few similarities, but there is a lot more here than we ever would have been able to translate on our own.... [19:13] 6> ::steps out, on his way to Sickbay:: [19:13] *** MayTa (Captmayta@654D39D.57322EA.7716517.3D7AB5B6.ipt.aol.com) has left #USS-Coronado [19:13] =.\ction= The last four Apori warships exit the rift, followed by the last transport. The warship holding open the rift gets moving, and the rift collapses. [19:13] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> ::moves to the environmental console:: We've killed life support on decks three and four. Deck two is at eighty-five percent. [19:13] Picking up a comm between Vladivostok and Reor... [19:13] <[LCTC_Drexler]> +com+ We can also communicate with the Apori. [19:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> E> good work, Sky, let me recommend you for another raise. [19:14] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods:: Make sure Coro gets this. [19:14] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::glances at a beeping light on the same side panel:: messagine incoming from Reor, Colonel [19:14] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::chuckles:: Never mind. We better check on the Wraith. She took some damage [19:14] M>::scans patient:: These injuries are just too severe. Move on. [19:14] M> ::enters Sickbay looking for Dr. Thompson:: [19:14] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Colonel, systems are coming back up. [19:14] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, hai hai ^_^.. ehm.... what can i do? [19:14] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::turns to the forward viewer, nodding at Tlaloco:: Onscreen, Lieutenant. [19:14] M>::spots Commander Daren and approaches him:: Can I help you, sir? [19:14] +com+ Understood, Vladivostok. I'm hoping that the Apori can get their convoy out of this system before the Pfhor arrive. For the moment, hold position. If they can do it, we'll wait for their drive affect to clear, then continue on to Reor. [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::breaths a sigh of relief as he sees the normal space around him:: maintain formation around Coro [19:15] <[COMC_Ironside]> You heard the man, Helm. [19:15] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::nods, routing the communication to the viewscreen:: [19:15] +com+ With any... well. With any luck, the Pfhor will follow them, not us. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] M> Doctor, the Captain's requesting an injury and casulaty report from the battle ::holding a PADD:: Is it bad? [19:15] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::start sending engineers throughout the ship to repair:: [19:15] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::frowns at her console:: I thnk we can reopen on of those decks and put the gravity back to normal... [19:15] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> I agree. [19:15] ::The program quickly collected up the stray bits and pieces of code left behind from when she jumped to the Coro and was neatly cut into bits.. at least it wasn't lethal. Witht hat done, the program made tracks back to Coronado:: [19:15] M> Bad is such a subjective word. Let's just say we have about 25 wounded, 10 severe, and around 5 confirmed casualties. More people are still coming in so those numbers are bound to change. [19:16] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::taps on his terminal:: You have the helm. I want to run a few systems checks. [19:16] M> change as in increase [19:16] <[Ryosei-W4]> mmmh... ah, yes ^_^ please, take your time. [19:16] =.\ction= A Lieutenant appears on Vladivostok's screen. "Coronado group, from Vanguard. We're monitoring Pfhor activity in your sector. Do you require assistance?" [19:16] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::awaits for the transmission from Reor to make it through the shaky computer systems and onto the viewscreen:: [19:16] ::records the data from the system:: [19:16] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> restoring power to all decks, and bringing up the running lights. [19:16] M> If you'll excuse me, sir. ::returns to his patients:: [19:17] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> shall I send a repair crew to medbay, doctor? [19:17] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei looked over the helm controls dubiously. She hadn't seen these before:: [19:17] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Actually, that`s Commander Oddball`s purvey. [19:17] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> run sensor scans... active and passive... I want to know when/if those idiots come into the system [19:17] M> ::nods and takes down the information:: Do what you can...::looks around Sickbay:: Do you need a hand? I was going to place a call to the Vladivostok and get Dr. Ungtae back here [19:17] ::checks on the progress of the teams:: [19:17] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> ::wipes away a tear forming at the corner of her eye:: We'll leave it for the repair techs at Reor. [19:17] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::blinks, wondering how the Lieutenant picked up on the 'Pfhor' name so quickly seeing as the packet was just sent:: +com+ Vanguard, from Coronado group. We've gotten caught up with an Apori refugee conduit under a running attack by Pfhor warships. Coronado has been severely damaged, and we're not in much better shape. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] ::heads for Janeway:: Any sign of spacefolds? [19:18] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::watches the last of the data from the apori transmission finishes coming over from the stream, starts the process of building a truly comprhensive translation matrix:: [19:18] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> no- dont beam the doctor over. [19:18] M> Sir, permission to call her myself. Us doctors have a way of knowing if we're needed. [19:18] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Apori drive systems interfere with our warp drive, we're required to wait for the convoy to pass through this system before we can retreat to Reor. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::chuckles:: Just hold her steady. ::starts performing systems checks:: Let me know if anything happens [19:18] ::Savant's hologram flickered as the program industriously worekd on putting itself back together:: [19:18] <[Ryosei-W4]> hai ^_^ will be o-kay, neh? [19:18] There is something just off our starboard side...its a slight shimmer, so it might be an indication of something coming in in the next few minutes, sir. [19:19] <[ENHL_Wilk]> ::taps at her console, waiting for the Apori drive system to stop interfering with their own warp drive.:: [19:19] =.\ction= "Understood. Be advised that we're monitoring Apori activity in the Gateway system. Six Apori warships. USS Gryphon is on site and attempting to communicate with them, but so far no luck." [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] M> Work on your patient Doctor...I need to talk to the bridge first and see if its possible for us to get her back here....I'm not up to date on the status of the Vlad. I'll inform you of when she'll be arroiving. [19:19] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ::looks at Brie:: get them to fetch you in a shuttlecraft. [19:19] M> Yes, sir. [19:19] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::stands up moving to chat with the other crew and giving out assignments:: [19:19] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks at Ma`Aru:: +com+ The Apori have given us what appears to be their language database. Standby for transmission. ::nods at the Lieutenant:: [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] <[LCTC_Drexler]> << A F K>> [19:20] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Ryosei sits up straight, ahnds resting ont he sides of her console, looking out at space:: [19:20] ::turns to Marcy:: Lieutenant, break us into that transmission and request the language database the Colonel mentioned. [19:20] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] M> ::to nurse:: Are those cinaptic stimulators set? ....... Excellent. Input 20 joules [19:20] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::glances at her console and then gets up and looks to Ironside:: systems are returning to normal, I'm leaving the auxillary reactor running to prvide more power since some of the conduits are down... [19:20] Aye ::taps a few times:: [19:20] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> (m) Just a few seconds.... ::fidgets as the matrix finishes compiling then sends it to the Vanguard, noding at Ironside:: [19:20] M> ::steps to a corner of Sickbay:: +Tap+ Daren to Bridge... [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] =.\ction= The datastream heads for Vanguard. [19:20] ::keeps watching the shimmer:: [19:20] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods at Oswald:: Thank you commander. Any sign of permanent damage? [19:21] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::laughs:: oh yea... [19:21] =.\ction= On the far side of the system, the six new Apori warships open a subspace rift. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] <[COMC_Ironside]> Where's that rift heading to, Ensign Wilk? [19:21] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::note on a PADD wich system that will need repair parts probably not onboard:: [19:21] <[ENHL_Wilk]> Plotting sir... [19:21] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> It's going to take a while to send, there is a lot of data there, working on a list of the more relevant aspects of the language now... [19:22] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::notes the rift on the far side open up:: great... not again I hope [19:22] <[ENHL_Wilk]> The new rift seems to be heading for the Gateway... [19:22] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::smiles:: but don't ya worry I'm sure it's all replacable stuff... [19:22] Sir, all hull breaches have been stabilized. [19:22] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::glances at a shimmering that is now appearing to starboard:: ...I don't suppose there's any way to speed that transmission up... ::quietly:: [19:22] ::nods at Farley:: Well done, Lieutenant. ::smiles:: Keep us together. Looks like the Apori are almost on their way. [19:23] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::allows himself a small smirk at Oswald, then nods at Wilk:: Thank you, Ensign. [19:23] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::returns back to his chair:: We took some hull damage but overall, we are not in bad shape, Ryosei. [19:23] M> +Tap+ Daren to Bridge... [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] ::mutters alittle:: Oswald's going to kill me! [19:23] <[Ryosei-W4]> hai ^_^ you fly very well, a lot better than me... [19:23] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::She frowns a little as the Wraith starts to drift towards Vladivostok:: [19:23] They are headed for the Gateway, sir, I hope they make it! [19:23] <[ENHL_Wilk]> Sir... The rift is different... Theres something odd about it... Its stable, but different, like theres some sort of "twist" inside it. [19:23] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> repair this ship? It may be more comfortable to float in space. [19:23] =.\ction= +com+ "USS Gryphon to Vanguard and Coronado groups... the ships here are up to something. We're reading a subspace rift forming." [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] <[LCEN_Oswald]> with that I'm going down to engineering to see what parts we do have.... [19:24] M> Get a dermal regenerator on those plasma burns. Put Mr Jeffries on Unit 5. I'll take a look at him. [19:24] ::looks up suddenly:: Uh oh! [19:24] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> space-time distortions. Here we go again. [19:24] =.\ction= The subspace channel begins filling with chatter. There are a lot of voices talking at once, in at least three different locations. [19:24] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::stares at the computer watching the various reports:: You just need some time at the Helm position. [19:24] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ::Looks at Brie:: sit by, Brie. [19:25] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::glances at Loco...:: don't be such a pessimist La Loco.... [19:25] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah.... yes, i think so... ahm, Wayne-san, please, could you show me how to fly? [19:25] <[COMC_Ironside]> Any idea as to what the twist's function is, Ensign? [19:25] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::receved a padd with all repair team report:: [19:25] <[Ryosei-W4]> ...before we crash into Vradivotsuku? [19:25] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] Sir, the energy reading on this rift is far too high, much higher than the other.... [19:25] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::heads down to engineering:: [19:25] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> ::chuckles:: You a mind reader now, Commander? [19:25] =.\ction= +com+ "MRF Pearl and Pitstop operations... we've got Apori ships unnesting here. It's a big group of them. At least forty ships in two configurations." [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] <[ENHL_Wilk]> No sir... I'm at a loss... [19:25] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::moves his ship around in fustration at having to wait in a not so ready craft:: we getting anything else out of the shields... [19:25] ::Savant grimaces::what *was* that? [19:26] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Well, Ive been in your mind. Dont you remember? [19:26] <[ENHL_Wilk]> Its still quite stable, just different... [19:26] M> Commander, I think we got it. I don't think I'll need Ungtae's help, sir. [19:26] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::mutters:: What the bloody hell is going on? What are they up to? [19:26] +taps+ Bridge from Sickbay,Captain what is the status of Vladivostok? We have a number of severly injured down here in Sickbay and I'm sure Dr. Ungtae would we a welcome hand...Any chance we could meet up with them and arrange for a transport? [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::looks up quickly and taps on the console correcting course:: I see you like following the Vlad very closely [19:26] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Brie, dont use the transporter. [19:26] I am not sure what is happening. There is either something they are doing different about this one or something is going wrong, sir [19:26] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> Perhaps that's left us with some sort of link...? [19:26] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, no, i only left it how you had... but... ah..so sorry ^_^ i will do better next time. [19:27] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> What? Transporter? Why not? [19:27] =.\ction= A ship somewhere goes to red alert. "--energy levels are spiking here. Shields up, Ensign! Repeat, this is Odyssey operations at Pitstop. Apori warships here are doing something around Pitstop 3. Energy levels are spiking from the planet surface. They've accessed something in the ruins on the planet." [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> I cant explain. Youre too new to your body- its too soon. [19:27] ::She frowns and squints, struggling to use failing scanners:: [19:28] +taps+ Stand by, Exec. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] <[LCEN_Oswald]> E> ::enters engineering and looks around... whistles:: I'm glad this isn't MY ship.... [19:28] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Does that make any sense? Could you still be attacked? [19:28] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::listens intensely to the subspace comm traffic:: Pitstop? The ruins? ::recalls the holographic projector they found:: [19:28] ::turns to Marcy, listening in on the conversation and frowning:: Marcy, have Vladivostok send a casualty report. [19:28] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::reaches over and points to the terminal:: Don't worry. An alarm would have sounded if we were too close. [19:28] <[LCTC_Drexler]> The ruins... I remember those. [19:28] =.\ction= The chatter continues. Gryphon reports that the six Apori warships in Gateway apparently finish what they're doing. They enter the rift and vanish. [19:28] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::looks up from her console:: Colonel Ironside, it is obvious that the Apoir want to communicate with us, perhaps we should attempt to contact their leaders.... [19:29] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> Be sure to be ma'am, it's in decomposition for now. we still have flow regulation problem but less that before. [19:29] ::nods:: +com+ Vladivostok, from Coro, you have a casualty report for us? [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, o-kay ^_^ [19:29] ::is trying to fathom just what is going on:: [19:29] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods at Ma`Aru:: Drexler, can you pinpoint the lead ship of the convoy? ::points at Tlaloco and indicates the comm from Coro:: Handle that, please. [19:29] there's something out there.... [19:29] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> And the list of repair isin't short. ::had over 2 PADD one of team report, one of system casualties:: [19:29] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::smiles slightly as a light beeps on her console:: Incoming message from the Apori [19:29] <[ENHL_Wilk]> Sir... The twist is apparently rerouting the rift [19:29] <[COMC_Ironside]> On audio, Lieutenant. [19:29] M> ::turns back to the Doctor:: I'm not sure whats going on but we may not be able to get Dr. Ungtae back here, if thats the case I suggest using the EMH for the time being. [19:30] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> ::lays a hand on the big man's arm:: I'm okay. At least,... I'll be okay. he's gone, Olme. He's gone. [19:30] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> aye sir. [19:30] =.\ction= The Apori transports in I036 hold station just outside the rift. [19:30] <[ENHL_Wilk]> It connects to three systems apparently, the "pitstop" and two others... [19:30] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] M> Sir, the EMH is in sickbay with the emergency module. I've had half the cases routed there. [19:30] <[COMC_Ironside]> Find those systems, Wilk. Quickly. ::awaits the audio transmission:: [19:30] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::sends the incoming message through the new translation matrix and to the bridge's speakers:: [19:30] <[LCEN_Oswald]> :: looks over the padds:: we need a machine shop.... [19:30] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +taps+ Vladivostok to COronado. Were sending along the casualty report. All things considered, it was pretty light. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] Sir, the energy level on the new rift just spiked. [19:31] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::nods:: And we don't have one here to. [19:31] =.\ction= The I036 rift opens. This one looks a lot brighter and a lot bigger than the G037 rift. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] +com+ Great ::looks down:: Got it Vladivostok, Coronado out. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] they're waiting for something... ::The hologram held it's head in it's hands, as if it had a headache - if such a thing were possible:: [19:31] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::is forced to shield his eyes briefly before the viewscreen adjusts:: [19:32] <[ENHL_Wilk]> Aye sir, scanning... ::looks down & taps at her station:: [19:32] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Brie, I dont know why, but - well, its probably nothing. Im overprotective. [19:32] =.\ction= +com+ Odyssey operations -- we've got a total of 47 Apori ships in orbit of Pitstop 3. Some kind of energy field is forming around the planet. We are evacuating MRF Pearl and attempting to launch. Repeat- -" The message repeats. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::taps on her console:: Ship's computer does most of the work. Anyway, the crew is working on repairs and we get to relax for a few minutes. [19:32] ::watches shimmers::Sir, three spacefolds are going to open in our vicinity, sir [19:32] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::sensors detect the big rift:: geez thats some power spike.. [19:32] <[LCEN_Oswald]> E> ::hmms:: +taps+ Oswald to Ironside how much longer are we on this pos? [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] M> ::scans patient:: Blunt trauma to the thoracic cavity. Prepare for a fluidic transport. [19:32] *** [Ryosei-W4] (somewhere@2B6F2293.2AF52808.1FAF4A71.CC59707.ed.shawcable.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:32] =.\ction= The first transports in G037 enter the rift. [19:32] *** Silvermoon (silvermoon@2AAC9C3E.25A73DD4.7716517.19108886.pol.co.uk) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:32] ::listens as the messages come over:: [19:32] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ Watch your language, Commander. ::to Ma`Aru:: Where's that message, Lieutenant? [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] *** Silvermoon is now known as ObsKyrie [19:33] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::shrugs:: Something must have gone wrong, trying to determine why the message isn't going through... [19:33] M> Commander, what's the status? [19:33] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> ::smiles:: I'll do my best to avoid the transporter if I can. How's that? [19:33] =.\ction= +com+ "This is Gryphon battle group. We're at red alert, launching fighters. The Apori have made no threatening moves, but they're clearly expecting something." [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> great. Another system failure. [19:33] *** [Ryosei-W4] (somewhere@2B6F2293.2AF52808.1FAF4A71.CC59707.ed.shawcable.net) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:33] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [Ryosei-W4] [19:33] Computer recognizes [Ryosei-W4]. Authorization codes enabled. [19:33] <[Ryosei-W4]> ((grrr)) [19:34] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> Thank you, Brie. Dont overdo. Not yet. [19:34] =.\ction= +com+ "Understood, Gryphon battle group. Vanguard battle group is moving, heading for you now. Hold position." [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] <[LCEN_Oswald]> E> +taps+ you would swear too if you saw the parts list I'm seeing... [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::glances at the tactical plot, noting the three shimmers:: +com+ Coronado, do you see those three incoming fold signatures? [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] ::sighs, looking over the casualty reports:: [19:35] it's an ambush, or something... it's got to be... [19:35] *** Obs_Kyrie (silvermoon@1DF4F87E.FBB8A3C.7716517.19108886.pol.co.uk) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:35] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::more reports are comming in:: [19:35] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] ::shakes his head:: It doesn't feel like an ambush. [19:35] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, is not so bad... this is not so hard, i think ^_^ [19:35] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> looks like those folds are fixing to open, Colonel. [19:35] <[ENHL_Wilk]> I can only ID one of the systems sir... Its an uncharted one well to the galactic west... The other I haven't the faintest on.. [19:35] Unless it's an ambush waiting for the Pfhor. [19:35] ::hopes the apori know whats going on:: [19:36] <[COMC_Ironside]> Helm, break formation with the convoy, lets put some distance between us and those folds. [19:36] =.\ction= A new voice breaks into the subspace chatter. [19:36] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::scratches head at the waiting and notes the shields climbing back up very slowly:: [19:36] M> ::notes the silence:: I should get to the bridge....keep me updated on the crew status Doctor. [19:36] ::she scowls, and replies briskly:: Perhaps it is, but regardless there's *something* out there that's involved in this, and we haven't seen it yet... [19:36] <[LCEN_Oswald]> E> ::frowns and looks at Sky:: with only five engineers, six if you really want to call Loco an engineer... we probably don't have to worry about the parts we don't have... [19:36] *> ::enters TL:: Bridge! [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::frowns at the sensors:: Ryosei, unless I miss my guess I think we have company ::leans forward:: [19:36] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Coronado, from Vladivostok, we are breaking formation and putting a little distance between us and those folds. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> sir, should we send a probe into those folds? [19:36] =.\ction= +com+ We are the people of the sun. We wish to join the one. We wish to be closer to the one. We go to that place which was prepared in antiquity, and invite you there to join us. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, so they want to come back and try again, neh? [19:36] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::kicks the base of her console, unable to determine why the Apori's message won't play over speakers:: [19:36] =.\ction= The new message repeats. [19:36] ::steps onto the bridge:: [19:37] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::shrugs again, making a note to always try kicking the console first:: [19:37] What on Earth does that mean? [19:37] ::shakes his head:: I have no idea... Commander Janeway, source of that new transmission? [19:37] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::shakes his head at Tlaloco, listening to the message:: [19:37] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::watches:: [19:37] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::raises a brow at the msg:: what the hell does that mean... "go to that place" [19:37] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> Well as it's seems that 25% to 40% of the repair list need part we don't have on that list of equipement. ::hand a other padd:: [19:37] I'm guessing that means "The bunker is over here" [19:38] From the Apori ships, sir [19:38] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> No Idea on what that means Colonel, but it appears to be coming from all of the Apori's ships simultaneously:: [19:38] =.\ction= Three spacefolds begin opening in I036. [19:38] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::looks at Ryosei:: Are you listening to this? [19:38] *** Heiwa (heiwa@DF46914.2850D5E8.3155232F.36CD2766X) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:38] Welcome aboard U.S.S. Coronado, Heiwa! Your visitor's authorization codes have been enabled. [19:38] Heiwa = Lieutenant (JG) Nikkos, Reorsan Starfleet, Former Flight Operations Officer. [19:38] Sir, the folds are opening now [19:38] *** Heiwa is now known as ObsHeiwa [19:38] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> spacefolds are opening, sir. [19:38] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, yes... i do not undostand... [19:38] That tears it! Red alert! Helm, get us into that new rift! Move it! [19:38] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as the ship's alert status changes to red . [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] *** Santiago (santiago@3A15F1CD.3D7AB5B6.25B55ACD.10ACF436.mlode.com) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:38] <[LTDR_Ungtae]> What the heck? [19:38] Here we go again. [19:38] ::alarmed:: [19:38] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Spacefolds opening! [19:39] *** Santiago is now known as ObsSantiago [19:39] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::sees the alarms:: oh great.... [19:39] <[COMC_Ironside]> We don't have a bloody choice. Helm, full speed into that rift! Go beyond .25c~! [19:39] <[LCEN_Oswald]> E> start fixing the damage in main engineering, replicate what you can.... I think I might be able to bypass a few off these problems with a couple of pennies... [19:39] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> sir, do we raise shields? [19:39] +com+ All ships, from Coronado! Pfhor warships are folding into I036! We are entering the Apori rift to evade. With any luck, it's going to Pitstop... [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] <[Ryosei-W4]> ehhh... i think they want us to go with them...? [19:39] <[COMC_Ironside]> I never ordered them lowered, Commander. [19:39] <[ENHL_Wilk]> ::taps, glancing back at Ironside:: Aye sir! ::hits the engage button, slamming the ship up to maximum speed.:: [19:39] M> ::notices the red-alert lights and hear the klaxon:: shoot. [19:39] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Shields are still up, colonel. [19:39] ::doesnt like thios travel through rifts:: [19:39] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::smile and nods as the "rift alarm goes on":: [19:39] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::glances at Tlaloco oddly, then at tactical:: [19:39] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> sorry sir. Hav ent been on a bridge in a while. [19:39] I might be able to close those rifts with a few torpedoes...., sir [19:39] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods at Drexler:: Fortify aft. [19:39] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::moves the Wraith at full speed towards the rift:: [19:40] =.\ction= +com+ "Coronado, from Gryphon. We acknowledge your message... and apparently one from the Apori. We'll lay out the welcome mat." [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Redirecting... done. [19:40] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::notes the Vlad's increased speed:: Looks like we are going to make a run for it. ::adjusts course to follow:: [19:40] ::to Helm:: Punch it! Exec, get the other ships moving! [19:40] Helmsmen> Engaging Impulse for the rift, full speed...::engages impulse engines:: [19:40] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, the Coronado's impulse engines engage... [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::mutters something about FUBAR to himself:: [19:40] =.\ction= Three undamaged Pfhor destroyers emerge from the three rifts in I036. Two more rifts begin opening nearby. [19:40] <[LCTC_Drexler]> More rifts. [19:40] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Reading three destroyers. [19:40] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah... ::she frowns and clenches her hands:: [19:41] +com+ Coro to all vessels...Enter the rift at once! Repeat! Enter the rift at once! [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] There are more rifts opening sir [19:41] <[LCEN_Oswald]> E>::goes to a nearby working console:: [19:41] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> engineering..... get us the hell out of here... more power please.... [19:41] <[LTen_Skylooker]> E> ::look around for any system useful ot repair first:: [19:41] =.\ction= Pfhor warships emerge from three *folds* (sorry, mixing my terminology). Two more warships, damaged, apparently from G037, are also emerging. [19:41] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> going to the place that was prepared for them in antiquity... [19:42] <[COMC_Ironside]> They want this convoy bad....::louder:: Pour on the speed, helm! [19:42] Five! ::hisses:: And that Apori rift is like a damned beacon, telling them where we're going! [19:42] ::begins locking weapons, again waiting for an order to open fire:: [19:42] <[LCEN_Oswald]> E>::frowns:: some days I wish I had never left home... [19:42] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Reading five warships. [19:42] ::shakes his head at Marcy:: Save it! Helm, get us out of here! [19:42] ::gives a available power to the aft shields:: [19:42] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::watches the destroyers:: Uhmm...we still have phasers, right? Warm them up. Looks like we need them. [19:42] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::sees the tac report from whats happening behind him:: gods protect us... [19:42] <[ENHL_Wilk]> ::taps, pushing the ship to its limits:: [19:42] ::turns to Marcy:: No time to attack Lieutenant...just gotta go! [19:42] ::hangs on tightly, hates battles:: [19:42] <[Ryosei-W4]> hai! ::she seems more than eager to fire up the weapon systems:: [19:42] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> we must assume that the Apori would have anticipated this possibility. [19:42] =.\ction= Apori ships of two known varieties and one unknown variety are apparently emerging into Pitstop from the trifold. [19:43] Reinforce shields to the rear....I don't want them getting a long range shot off! [19:43] =.\ction= Subspace chatter tells of an Apori warship bigger than Stirling which is apparently a launcher for the smaller escort ships. [19:43] <[COMC_Ironside]> Do we have enough of a lead on those Pfhor warships? ::to Drexler:: [19:43] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::doesn't say it, but would feel much more comfortable on the Coro:: [19:43] <[LCEN_Oswald]> +taps+ Owald to Tlaloco may I suggest closing off all unneeded decks? [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:43] <[LCTC_Drexler]> For now. If they pull one of those in-your-face teleports like they did earlier... [19:43] already done sir [19:43] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::reinforces aft shields and shifts torps to the rear:: this is going to be close ::guns the engines moving as fast as the ship will take them:: [19:44] M> ::scans patient:: Minor lacerations from shrapnel. Seems to have a pneumothorax. ::prepares to make incision:: [19:44] ::smiles:: I wasn't planning an attack. If they were following us and then see a spread of modified torpedoes come out of our rear torpedo tubes, they'll move ::grins:: [19:44] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::takes a breath, looking back forward at the viewscreen:: [19:44] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ::did she say Tlaloco??:: +taps+ acknowledged, commander. Clearing deck four. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] =.\ction= The Apori transports ahead of Coro and Vladivostok finish entering the rift. The warships create a protective half-sphere behind Coro and Vlad, taking up station between the Starfleet ships and the rift. [19:44] Helm, take on emergengy impulse power if you need it! [19:44] ::moves his hand away from the weapons console again:: [19:44] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::pulls the Wraith into covering position for the Vlad:: (m) Come on Vlad. Move it. [19:44] ::watches:: Lieutenant... correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like they're trying to protect us! [19:44] <[LCTC_Drexler]> The Apori are moving between us and the Pfhor. [19:44] ::turns to Marcy for confirmation:: [19:45] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::quietly:: You've got to hand it to the Apori; they know how to treat the guests at their parties... [19:45] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> I think they know what theyre doing. [19:45] <[LCEN_Oswald]> +taps+ I really did mean all unneeded decks keep the bridge, sickbay. and engineering open. and maybe a lounge... [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] ::Savant has been silent - brooding? The program didn't seem terribly in sorts lately:: [19:45] =.\ction= Vladivostok enters the rift, Coro a few seconds behind the freighter. The Wraiths are in a group surrounding the Starfleet ships. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] M>::begins treating injury:: [19:45] I;m wondering how long before we emerge from this rift that we have to flee again. Doesn't seem like a very 'safe' way to travel if our movements are tracked. [19:45] <[ENHL_Wilk]> We're in sir. [19:46] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods, examining this new subspace 'tunnel':: [19:46] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +taps+ Im on it Commander. Trust me. Ive shut down deck four only. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::Taps on console:: come on come on... [19:46] *** ObsBrin (~sakbads@164642AE.3F26DFB9.1383FFEC.3D6B14E3.hs.telusplanet.net) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:46] ::turns to Daren and smiles crookedly:: Didn't you hear, Exec? The Apori are apparently preparing a little reception in Pitstop. [19:46] ::nods:: thats what it looks like, sir [19:46] I just wish it wasn't right in the middle of the only shipyards we have... [19:46] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> +taps+ I am monitoring power from here. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::enters the rift glancing at Ryosei:: Too bad. No more shooting for you. [19:46] <[LCEN_Oswald]> E> ::mutters to herself:: [19:46] * FCCO_LoraKor =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM PAUSE =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:46] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::Attn:: [19:46] <[LCTC_Drexler]> ::attn:: [19:46] <[L2SL_Prescot-W1]> ::Attn:: [19:46] ::attn:: [19:46] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> ::attn:: [19:46] <[LTen_Skylooker]> ::attn:: [19:46] <[Ryosei-W4]> ah, is okay... we will fight them later, puhaps ^_^ [19:46] <[Ryosei-W4]> ::Attn:: [19:46] <[LTIO_Ma`Aru]> ::attn:: [19:46] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::attn:: [19:46] ::attn:: [19:46] ::attn:: [19:46] ::attn:: [19:46] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> ::attn:: [19:47] OK! :) A little tense, methinks, but a very nice sim nonetheless. Hope y'all enjoyed that as much as I did. :) [19:47] ::ATTN: [19:47] Let me clarify what's going on before we quit. [19:47] <[COMC_Ironside]> Well, there are more people in here than in #backroom, so you know it's gotta be good. ;-) [19:47] <> [19:47] <[ENHL_Wilk]> ::attn:: [19:48] Three folds, from three different locations, are apparently converging on the Pitstop system. [19:48] Apori ships are apparently coming in from all three folds. The fold linking I036 (where we are) is one of them. [19:48] <[LTen_Skylooker]> <> [19:48] <[COMC_Ironside]> Three rifts, Ross, rifts. [19:48] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:48] In Pitstop, you have MRF Pearl (our repair facility and only major "shipyard"). You've also got USS Odyssey, badly damaged and inside Pearl, but apparently trying to launch. [19:48] Damn. You're right. RIFTS. [19:48] <[COMC_Ironside]> The Pfhor use the folds. ;-) [19:49] Protecting Pearl and Odyssey is USS Gryphon and her battle group (which I'll describe in next week's teaaser). [19:49] lol::goes back to attn:: [19:49] Coming in from Reor, USS Vanguard and the ships we have at Reor. [19:49] And the Apori have apparently had 40+ ships nested there for a good while, plus all the ships that are coming in from the three RIFTS. ;) [19:50] But, of course, the Pfhor have been chasing this convoy, and knowing them, probably the other convoys too. ;) [19:50] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Pistop's Last Stand. :) [19:50] In other words, next week: battle royale. Hope y'all can make it. ;) [19:50] <[LCTC_Drexler]> <> [19:50] Any closing questions? [19:50] none here, sir [19:50] <[MJSL_Wayne-W4]> Custer's Last Stand [19:50] <[COMC_Ironside]> Battle Royale while Vladivostok flounders in space. ;- ) [19:50] is this your subtle way of ending Coro once and for all? O_o [19:50] LOL! :) [19:50] Oh, I almost forgot. [19:51] When we first explored Pitstop, we found extensive ruins on the planet surface. [19:51] now have to fight on the port side!! [19:51] We didn't know what those represented. [19:51] Apparently, now we do. ;) [19:51] NOW, any questions? ;) [19:51] <[LCTC_Drexler]> What's that? [19:51] What's what? [19:51] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Yeah, what do the ruins do? I was trying to save my sister's goldfish. [19:52] We don't know, but Gryphon reported that Pitstop 3 is now enclosed in an energy field of some kind. [19:52] We'll probably see it for ourselves next week. [19:52] <[LCTC_Drexler]> Ah. [19:52] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> will we now? [19:52] Probably. ;) [19:52] If there are no other questions... [19:52] Exec, please dismiss them with my apologies for the rather long sim tonight. :) [19:52] LCARS, we're ready to cash in our winnings and go home! [19:52] <[LCEN_Oswald]> we have to make it through the rift first [19:52] * CoroLCARS =/\= CRXO_Daren has called: Company, at ease! =/\= [19:52] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to 'U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901 =/\= Sim's over for this week; time to relax! -- http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/' [19:52] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m [19:52] <<::in a Doctor Evil voice:: It's a big 'laser' =) >> [19:52] *** [LCTC_Drexler] is now known as Brad [19:52] *** [ENHL_Wilk] is now known as Baralu [19:52] *** [LTIO_Ma`Aru] is now known as Kari [19:52] *** [MJSL_Wayne-W4] is now known as Masters [19:52] *** [CROP_Tlaloco] is now known as rev [19:52] *** Endr_Thompson is now known as Thompson [19:52] *** FCCO_LoraKor is now known as Jester [19:52] *** LJtc_Marcy is now known as Marcy [19:53] *** [COMC_Ironside] is now known as Fraser [19:53] *** CRXO_Daren is now known as Daren [19:53] *** [LCEN_Oswald] is now known as Sonya [19:53] *** [L2SL_Prescot-W1] is now known as Shadow-FjP [19:53] *** LTen_Farley is now known as CCC [19:53] ::hopes there aren't any Mariners fans around:: ....nah probably not :-) [19:53] *** [LTen_Skylooker] (~LewisShar@2C464AA6.2B3A2604.654D39D.1FAF4A71.sympatico.ca) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:53] By the way... next week is Hallowe'en. [19:53] lol Daren :) [19:53] did the yankees win? [19:53] *** [LTen_Skylooker] (~LewisShar@2C464AA6.2B3A2604.654D39D.1FAF4A71.sympatico.ca) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:53] *** LCSI_KathJaneway is now known as Kath [19:53] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [LTen_Skylooker] [19:53] With all that implies. >:) [19:53] *** ObsKyrie is now known as Kyrie [19:53] * Savant cackles evilly