[18:01] I think we'll start more or less on time. [18:01] You could sit and be an ecclectic artist, isolated, having your servants run errands for you, while you paint day and night [18:01] *** Jester is now known as FCCO_LoraKor [18:01] and just anyone could send a message. [18:01] *** Kari is now known as LTIO_Ma`Aru [18:01] Any time you're ready, Exec. :) [18:01] I never understood the log system no one e3ver explained it to me [18:01] i'm not a good enough artist for that [18:01] *** Sonya is now known as CREN_Oswald [18:01] K good to see you. [18:01] I seem to remember sending you a quite long e-mail about it, Kath. ;) [18:01] LCARS, let's get this party er sim started [18:01] * CoroLCARS =/\= CRXO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [18:01] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim in progress! =-= Two-time winner of UCIP's Bergen Award for excellence in simming!' [18:01] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] ::Attn:: [18:02] :attn:: [18:02] * L1WL_Serrold pops sharply to attention. [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] *** Kath is now known as LTKathHammond [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] *** LTKathHammond is now known as LTSIKathHammond [18:02] ::attn:: [18:02] Welcome, everyone. :) General note: if you don't like the log system, don't use it. ;) Sending your logs to coronado@ucip.org still works. [18:02] #uss-coronado-ooc , BTW. ;) [18:02] ok. [18:03] With that said, here's tonight's sim briefing: [18:03] *** Danzak (djb@2E60F4AF.297F4433.296D6466.37148937.dsl.unixan.com) has joined #uss-coronado [18:03] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [18:03] *** Danzak is now known as ObsZakkos [18:03] Stardate 240204.08: "Dilemma of Principles", Part 1, by Jester. [18:03] SUMMARY: Caught between a rock and a hard place. [18:03] The representative of the Pfhor Hegemony that the allies know only as "The Commodore" has called President Darine n'Chamba again. This time, he claims that the Pfhor will soon be assaulting the Micropolis system in northern allied space. Unfortunately, we have no reason to doubt this, so Coro and Blackrazor are being sent to recon the system. [18:03] Micropolis is a gravitationally complex system with four stars in close attendance. This makes the system extremely difficult to navigate and even more difficult to use sensors or other high energy systems (transporters, shields, high-energy weapons) in. However, it is also the home of a pre-warp sentient species which lives in the system. [18:03] Micropolis natives are a sentient, telepathic wolf-like species. Larger than terrestrial wolves, these canines have six legs and are highly intelligent. The Reorsans also have very good evidence that the canines are telekinetic. What is certain is their relative technology: roughly equivalent to 20th century Earth, they'd be no match for the Pfhor... [18:03] Briefing complete. [18:03] ack [18:03] ack [18:03] ack [18:03] ack [18:03] ack ack! [18:03] ack [18:03] * LCTC_Drexler goes to actually read now. [18:03] ack [18:03] ack [18:03] ack [18:04] * L1WL_Serrold acknowledges with a crisp salute. [18:04] ack [18:04] ack [18:04] ack [18:04] ack [18:04] *** LTSIKathHammond is now known as LTSI_KathHammond [18:05] Tonight's sim takes place more or less in-line with the OOC stardate, early April 2402. As noted in the briefing, Blackrazor will be (NPC-wise, anyway) participating in this episode and is available to us. Coro and Blackrazor were selected for one reason only: speed. ;) [18:05] Any questions? [18:05] ::raises her hand:: [18:05] Commander Oswald? [18:05] what happens if some of the crew are scared of the wolves? [18:06] I'd suggest avoiding the planet surface in that case. ;) [18:06] Anything else? [18:06] Great. Sim time. :) [18:06] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [18:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:07] ::Savant's avatar hangs on the bridge like a watchful wraith, keeping eye on everything and interfereing with nothing:: [18:07] ::at his usual location by the engineering station on the bridge:: [18:07] The blackrazor. Isn't that a Romulan ship, Captain? [18:07] ::running science scans:: [18:07] ::sits on the bride, reading over some material on the micropolis system:: [18:07] E>::sits in her freshly renovated office, frowning::: [18:07] =.\ction= Coronado is on final approach to the Micropolis system, inbound at slipstream. Blackrazor is somewhere "north" of us, proceeding in on her own transwarp drive. [18:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:07] ::sits silently at the Mission Ops console at the bridge, leaning back in his chair, surveying his console and the holotank in alternating fashion while stroking his chin:: [18:07] ::paces the outer rear section of the bridge, reading over early sensor scans of the Micropolis system:: [18:08] Q> ::smiles:: Thank you, Commander Fel for getting back to me. [18:08] E> ::heads over to the office:: Hello maam. [18:08] ::sits at Tactical II running internal security checks:: [18:08] CIC> ::sits at a tank, looking through the tactical library and playing back previous encounters with the Pfhor:: [18:08] ::nods at Tlaloco:: That's right, Commander. [18:08] ::enter in engineering, and for once in ages... don't even have a smile:: [18:08] E>good morning Farley... how's the conference room coming? [18:08] I remember working on those ROmulan ships in the shipyards on Farenginar. They're quirky. [18:09] ::turns to Drexler and Marcy at the Tactical stations:: Keep your tactical sensors on the look out for Pfhor space-fold signatures... [18:09] E> ::checks the PADD:: the team is finishing up as we speak maam. [18:09] [LCXO_Fel]>Of course, Craig. Your father was a good friend. Both to me and to my previous host. What can I do for you? Your message said that it was about symbiosis? [18:09] ::Savant had apparently little to say today. The normally conversational program kept to itself and only watched:: [18:09] ::laughs:: A very tempramental desigh. [18:09] ::chuckles:: This one certainly is, all right. But I supsect we'll need her cloaking device before this is over. The Micropolis natives have sufficient astronomy to detect an outwarp by Coronado unless it's handled carefully. [18:09] <> [18:09] M> ::takes a PADD, walking from biobed to biobed, checking up on some routine cases:: [18:09] ::glances at recent sensor scans occasionly, looking for anything interesting:: [18:10] ::smiles:: Yessir [18:10] ::leans forward and places an elbow on his chair's armrest, peering in closer at his console readouts while still thoughtfully moving his hand over the short stubble on his jawline:: [18:10] sensors show black and boring, sir. [18:10] E>::nods:: that's good... you think we can get some scented candles or something in here ::holds her nose:: it smells like paint... [18:10] CIC> ::scribbles some notes on a PADD as the tactical representation of four scout-sized Phfor ships swivel around, suspended in air over the tank:: [18:10] I like it boring. [18:10] ::picks up a PADD and reads it over:: [18:10] ::She notes Ironsides' mood and asks in a subtle voice:: Thinking of something, Sir? [18:10] ::walk toward CEO office:: [18:10] < [18:10] I could live with it myself -- an empty threat from the Pfhor would be a refreshing change. ::nods and glances over at Ironside:: ECM status, Colonel? [18:10] E> We can always vent to the outside a little! ::smiles:: [18:10] ::raises his voice:: anyone up for Bingo in the Chapel tonight? [18:11] E>::shakes her head:: no.. I'm been waiting too long to use my office again.. [18:11] What if we're getting into the middle of some elses' fight again? [18:11] ::without looking up from his consoles:: On standby, and set for masking concurrent with 20th century technology levels. Should we need to switch to counter the Pfhor, we might become visible, but at that point I think it will be a moot point. [18:11] E> ::smiles again:: [18:12] *** LMCC_Prescot (Fu2@231E202B.22CBF9E3.22CBF9E3.2E099BF0.du.teleport.com) has joined #uss- coronado [18:12] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LMCC_Prescot [18:12] ::steps to the more center area of the bridge:: I'm curious howthe Pfhor plans on making contact with these people. Do they offer them the chance to join, or pound them into submission? We still know very little about the inner workings of the Hegemony... [18:12] E> ::see Farley:: [18:12] E> ::sees Skylooker:: Hello Sky. [18:12] E> Hi Farley. [18:12] ::to Savant:: I'm attempting to make a decision in regards to the Prime Directive before the situation that will bring it into the foreground occurs. [18:12] E> What's new. [18:12] ? [18:12] I agree with COmmander Daren. We don't know enough about them to immediately consider them our enemies. [18:13] ::nods grimly:: Very well, Colonel, thank you. [18:13] ::Savant had little need to "review" the system or its inhabitants. As the program used all of the computers' resources as its memory, Savant laready knew everything to do with the matter:: [18:13] E> ::think...:: Hum? Oh.. nothing new here and you? [18:13] well, Sir, philosophy has always been a favourite topic of mine. [18:13] ::feels the movement and slips my hand over my stomach::{{shhh little one}} [18:13] ::raises his eyebrows and glances over at Tlaloco:: The fact that they've bombed Churchill Downs from orbit twice didn't convince you otherwise, Commander Tlaloco? [18:13] ::scans external sensors now after finishing the internal check:: [18:13] Q> Well, Commander - [18:13] [LCXO_Fel]> Call me "Jaina", will you? [18:14] ::goes back to history scans:: [18:14] Captain we assume all Pfohr act unilaterally. [18:14] E> ::looks puzzled a little:: I have had this funny felling of making little gadgets all of a sudden? [18:14] M> ::raises his eyes at a patient, who was a peculiar case:: Hmm, says here you broke your nose in a fight ..... what happened? [18:14] Is that a fair assumption to make of anyone? What if there are good Pfor and bad Pfor? [18:14] MB> ::looks over a few personel files going over a transfer or two... shuffling around personel to positions that they deserve:: [18:14] ::speaks up after listening a moment or two:: Sorry Commander Tlaloco but I speak from experience. There is no such thing as a good Phfor. [18:15] CIC> ::increases the resolution of a pass and zooms in:: [18:15] E> No. I was just thinking. ::smiel but don't keep it:: So Cmdr, what' on today list? [18:15] ::shrugs very slightly:: If it will make you feel better, I have orders to attempt to contact any Pfhor warship that enters the system, but you'll recall we've tried it several times. [18:15] Q> ::chuckles:: Okay, fine. Jaina, I need to know if you have any proof of what you told my father about nearly half of all Trill being eligible for symbiosis. [18:15] What you mean to say is that you have never encounterd a good Pfor Mr. Thoughts. [18:15] ::smiles grimly:: Its safe to assume that the Pfhor have no Prime Directive inhibiting their actions, but I'm curious as to just how they plan to make this race submit. [18:15] E>::looks to Farley:: did all the damage to the Kelka get fixed? [18:15] Commander, based on the reaction of the occupants of the station at Tarndare, I highly doubt that there are any 'good' Pfhor in this region of space. ::to Tlaloco:: [18:15] [LCXO_Fel]> ::grows serious:: Why? What possible use could that be to you out here? [18:16] That is true Commander but I do have a fairly long period of history since my braid was first formed. [18:16] E> ::checks another PADD:: All but a few detail items. [18:16] M> Grayson> Well, sir. ::touches his nose, making sure it had recovered, which it had. Well, I was in Ten Forward when a fight broke out. This bufoon, ::points to an unconscous patient across the room:: swong at me because he thought I was enchanting his girlfriend. [18:16] ::turns to LoraKor:: Was there any inidcation that the Pfhor had already contacted this primitive race? [18:16] ::The hologram commented thoughtfully:: Intersting, that we place our own definitions of good and evil upon the Pfhor. [18:16] ::looks at a few other various sensor screen before turning back to the report:: [18:16] ((interesting, even -_-)) [18:16] E>::nods:: why don't you and Sky go work on getting the Kelka back into shape.. [18:16] There is the old saw about saving the city for the sake of one rigeous man. [18:16] E> Yes, maam. [18:16] Q> I need to know. Isn't our first duty as Starfleet officers a duty to the truth? [18:17] ::shakes his head:: Not yet -- and they did apparently attempt to invade Tarwani, which is nearby. [18:17] E> .... oh yeah...hum.. I mena yes ma'am. [18:17] What do we intend to do when we arrive at this planet? [18:17] So, it's a fairly good bet that they were telling the truth when they said they hadn't detected life in Micropolis. [18:17] CIC> ::shuts off the playback and makes his way to the bridge:: [18:17] M> ::smiles:: Well were you. [18:17] i find that the Pfhor need be taught restraint, if nothing else. [18:17] MB> ::looks around a bit at whats going on in the barracks... seeing men shuffle in and out from on duty to ofF:: [18:18] M> Grayson> ::turns, gesturing for Thompson to come closer, where he whisphers:: Well, yea. But I don't want him to know that. [18:18] ::nods at Drexler as he enters the Bridge:: Any sign of a Pfhor presence, Commander Drexler? [18:18] [LCXO_Fel]> ::frowns:: Craig, I know you're still sore after all this time that you weren't cleared for symbiosis. But - [18:18] I agree with you fully Commander Savant. [18:18] But we still don't really know who or what we are dealing with. [18:18] Conquring this world would give them a tactical advantage on Reor, thats for certain. [18:18] ::Savant turns about and smiles her winning smile to Drexler as he comes in:: Good afternoon, Sir. [18:18] I find the Pfhor need to be taught a lesson in having their rear ends handed to them on a plate. Repeatedly. ::rather matter-of- factly:: [18:18] is that the lesson goal or lesson execution, Colonel? [18:19] M> Well, your nose is recovering. You should be duty eligible in a few hours. You really did a number of that other man though. ::turns and whispers to a nurse:: Let's get security in here if he begins to wake. Just incase. [18:19] ::finishes with the last of the information on this system then pauses for a moment, contemplating:: [18:19] Lifelong learning, Savant. [18:19] Q> No. No "but", Jaina. With all due respect, you owe it to me - to my father at the very least - if not to yourself. What are we if we lose sight of the truth, Commander Fel? [18:19] When does prevention become punishment become our own imperialism? [18:19] I see corporal punishment of this sort as something like an Educational Delivery Sustem ^_^ [18:19] =.\ction= Coronado approaches Micropolis closely enough that a detailed scan of the system appears in the holographic tanks on both the Bridge and in the CIC. [18:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:19] ((er, system -_-)) [18:19] ::steps onto the bridge from one of the recessed side entrances via CIC, and nods to the captain:: Nothing yet, captain. We're anticipating them with high priority on the sensor scans, so we should know about thirty seconds before a Phfor ship is physically in the system. [18:20] M> ::leaves sickbay, and heads down to Turbolift:: Deck 9. Main Bridge. [18:20] ::nods over to Savant as he passer her, crossing behind the command area and over to the tactical nook:: [18:20] Afternoon, Savant. [18:20] E>::frowns:: actually Sky, why don't you stay here... [18:20] [LCXO_Fel]> I'm sorry, Craig. I really am. This is not something that I am prepared to discuss right now. Call me back - ter - I - ould - o talk to - bout - is. [18:20] *** LCen_Farley (cccvac@1e706c24.bbb3ba1.prexar.com) Quit (Leaving: ) [18:20] where's the Blackrazor, Lt. Ma'Aru? [18:20] Commander Tlaloco, until you've experienced their tryanny for as long as I and my fellow planetary citizens have I think you should wait before you start preaching. ::not being very respectful to a senior officer but not truly caring:: [18:20] =Description= Micropolis is a complex system, with something like 14 planets orbiting 4 stars in reasonably close proximity. The primary stars are a yellow-white dwarf and a red subgiant. The planets swoop around them in orbits that would give Galileo fits. [18:20] ::Hmmms:: So our Mission here is more or less protection, Sir? [18:20] ::She smiles at him again and inclines her head in her patient manner:: [18:21] I know what tyranny is, Mr. Thoughs. [18:21] Q> ::frowns as the subspace interference blocking his transmission just seconds before he loses contact all together:: [18:21] ::nods at Drexler:: Very good, Commander. ::stands up:: Our mission for the moment is observation. [18:21] E> Ok ma'am. How can I be useless.. Arrrg I mean Usefull ma'am. [18:21] Q> Great. Just wonderful. [18:21] ::looks deeply at the hollow tank:: Talk about order in Chaos...::nods:: [18:21] ::readies the ECM countermeasures to mask the ship against the level of technology present on and around Micropolis' second planet:: [18:21] E>::thinks:: I don't think there is anything to do... till they blow up something on the ship at least.. and I have utter faith that they will at some point.. probably soon, knowing my luck... [18:21] Apparently, the debate going on on the Bridge is also going on on Reorsa at this moment, but at this particular moment in time, Micropolis is under the protection of the Prime Directive. [18:21] E>can you play cards? [18:21] ::enters the bridge, walking toward Daren:: I hear we're going to a planet that is near 20th century earth in technology. It is actually my area of historical interest, sir. [18:21] ::nods to Marcy as he takes his seat at the tactical console, setting his PADD to the right:: [18:22] what a delightfully interesting system. I see where it name comes from. [18:22] ::smiles a wispy smile:: What happens if the Pfhor invade... I don't know yet. I've not heard any decisions. [18:22] A directive to which we have all pledged our lives. [18:22] E> ::think:: The 20th century Card game? .. yep, but not to good. [18:22] Actually, captain, based on the Phfor's method of travel, jumping directly into this system would be extremely hazardous. [18:22] ::chooses to ignore the Commanders last comment having dealt with his type in the past and knowing it's a no win arguement:: [18:22] ::returns nod:: [18:23] MB> ::looks over status reports of the Company.. wondering whats going on upstairs but pushes it out of his mind as he sees a unit readienss report:: [18:23] ::glances at Tlaloco, then nods agreement with Drexler:: We think that's why they've only just learned about this system. [18:23] ::tunrs to Hammond at the Science station:: Lieutenant, lets begin some detailed scans of the Class M world. Lieutenant Ma'aru, begin an Intelligence survey of the Primitive Race inhabiting the planet right away. [18:23] Their approach is likely to be rather circuitous for tha treason. [18:23] Aye, sir [18:23] ::"begins preparing the scans:: [18:23] E> cribbage then? [18:23] Q> Computer, source of interference with transmission? [18:23] ::Tlaloco's jaw is set. There will be no backing down on this point:: [18:23] ::turns to Daren:: Commander, I'd also like to get an idea of probable Pfhor approach vectors. [18:23] COMPUTER> Unknown. [18:23] ::unless...:: [18:24] we ought to have more than ample warning of their advance.. all we need is to assure a stable line of communication with Blackrazor in case of interference, and I'm sure that the good Colonel can have that arranged. [18:24] ::kicks in the EM counterscans to Coronado's standard ones to mask the sensor signature to the native 'Micropolians':: [18:24] ::He glances at K-:: [18:24] ::nods to the captain:: The avenue for such vectors would be very narrow, sir. [18:24] Aye, sir ::nods at Daren then turns back to her console, bringing up various sensor scans of the planet:: [18:24] E> I can try, but don't expect me to be a good oponen. I always lost that game. ::smile sligtly:: [18:24] ::walks over to her:: K, how are we feeling today? [18:24] ::nods:: Exec, let's find the closest one and park in it. Then establish contact with Blackrazor. [18:25] ::smiles::How do you think? [18:25] ::doesnt take my eyes off the scans:: [18:25] ::nods:: Right away sir. ::turns to Commander Drexler:: Can we extrapilate any data on the approch vectors made from the Pfhor on recent battles and apply the data to this planetary system to find out from which general direction that may be coming from? [18:25] ::turns to the Captain:: Do you think we might beam down, for observations? This might give us a chance to understand our own history, sir. [18:25] did you drink that health shake I made you? You need your protein, you know:: places a gentle hand on her belly:: [18:25] ::Savant clasps her hands, floating close to the tactical station and watching the scene unfold:: [18:25] Your child is doing somersaults all over the place and wont settle in one spot6.... [18:25] E>::pulls out a cribbage board and a deck of cards and starts dealing the first hand:: so how's things going for you Sky? [18:26] ::sets up a discrete communications program, preparing to establish a link with Blackrazor once her position has been determined:: [18:26] ::turns to Thompson and smiles:: Certainly, Doctor... all you have to do is come up with a way to surgically modify some of the Coro crew members to be telepathic six-legged wolves. [18:26] Its the most horrible tastingt drink but yes... [18:26] *> ::rolls his eyes and storms out into the corridor, determined to learn the cause of the interference with his transmission:: [18:26] ::smiles:: he's going to be a dancer. [18:26] If you can't, however, I suspect we'd be somewhat conspicuous. [18:26] Mr. Drexler, tramsmit the data on the possible approch vectors to the helm. [18:26] TL> ::enters TL:: Bridge - CIC. [18:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:26] ::nods to Daren:: I think so, sir. [18:26] ::Raises her hand:: I could probably manage the feat [18:26] ::not chatching the joke:: Is that even physically possible Captain? [18:27] With the exception that you're not telepathic, Savant. [18:27] You think so? I just think maybe hes claustrophobic and wants out. [18:27] ::nods at Savant:: Almost certainly, but unfortunatley, there's no way that I know of to get you close enough to the system to project you holographically. [18:27] The Micropolis natives would certainly detect Coronado in orbit in short order. [18:27] Helm, put the ship right in the middle of the closest vector...a one starship roadblock as it were. [18:27] ::is excited with him so near:: [18:27] Helm> ::nods:: Aye Sir... ::find the coordinates:: [18:27] ::grins at Thoughts:: [18:27] Let's just hope they don't attempt to run this particular roadblock... [18:27] ::enters the bridge and makes a beeline for the CIC, briefly overhearing conversation about the current mission to Micropolis:: [18:27] well, I can do a pretty good brain-damaged telepath. [18:28] I could use Savant's mathematical capacity to calculate these complex vectors, captain, if that's agreeable to you, Savant? ::glances at her:: [18:28] ::compares the status of the population below with that collected by the reorsians in the database:: [18:28] *** Joe (jbrisk@2d996ff7.a34b1a3.urh.uiuc.edu) has joined #uss-coronado [18:28] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Joe [18:28] ::is taken aback by the grin for a moment:: Oh... You were joking. ::makes his odd chuckling sound:: [18:28] ::She shrugged and smiled slightly:: I hadn't intended on taking a holiday at all, Sir. After our visit to that movie night, i think it best to stay in familiar territory. [18:28] What?::not quite understanding:: [18:28] Helm> ::engages impulse engines:: Bringing us there now... [18:28] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's impulse engines engage... [18:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:28] MB> ::scratches at the back of his neck tossing one PADD over into a pile and picking up another, this one on the casualty ratings on an assault:: [18:28] ::turns to Drexler and nods:: In addition, we may as well sow some mines here and on the other nearby vectors. Have Lieutenant Marcy handle it while you work with Savant. [18:28] of course, Sir, i'd be happy to oblige ^_^ [18:28] *** LTDR_Thompson (jbrisk@2D996FF7.A34B1A3.763458A.371CD19E.urh.uiuc.edu) Quit (Ping timeout) [18:28] ::nods:: [18:29] *** Joe is now known as LTDR_Thompson [18:29] *** LMCC_Prescot (Fu2@231E202B.22CBF9E3.22CBF9E3.2E099BF0.du.teleport.com) Quit (Leaving: If you cant beat them... Arange to have them beaten - George Carlin) [18:29] E> sorry, I was day dreaming i think. I'm missing my friends of the Alpha Quadrant. [18:29] E> and you ma'am? [18:29] I was just commenting to the captain, K. Are you picking up anything telephathically from the baby? [18:29] ::turns:: Captain, would you like Blackrazor to take "stake" on another of the possible approch vectors? [18:29] Some [18:29] ::nods to the captain then turns to Savant and Marcy:: Well, the main problem I can see right now is this system doesn't have a single primary star. There's really no singularly dominant object here. [18:30] I woke up sucking my thumb last night. [18:30] ::drums his fingers on his chair:: Possibly. I was honestly thinking of sending Blackrazor closer in. She has a cloak... we may as well use it. [18:30] ::listens to the conversations on the merits of the Prime Directive and the principles of Starfleet:: Funny how my life and the ship's mission have such over-lapping themes. Maybe there is some "Guy Upstairs" writing this all out as we go along... ::shrugs and moves to a console in the CIC:: [18:30] ::transfers scans to recordings:: [18:30] ::walks over to Hammond, and takes a look at the scans, himself a 20th century enthusiast:: [18:30] would you look at the greenhouse gasses! [18:30] *** LMCC_Prescot (Fu2@252137E.22CBF9E3.22CBF9E3.2E099BF0.du.teleport.com) has joined #uss- coronado [18:30] Strange...me too....Insecurity? Or maybe a ...message::chuckles softly:: [18:30] Staff conference, I think, Exec. Gather the senior officers in the wardroom on deck 1. I think we need to talk this out. [18:30] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LMCC_Prescot [18:30] ::Savant began her work, mulling over the complicated gravitational geometry, meanwhile commenting:: True, Sir, but every path will exist regardless. [18:30] Captain, could we not use Blackrazor's cloak to our advantage and send Savant down holographically that way if it can get in close enough to transmit her signal? [18:30] E>::smiles and nods:: oh I'm fine.. got a nice brand new office... [18:31] Closer to the planet? ::nods:: Right away sir! [18:31] You're sure its a son? [18:31] ::glances at the Captain, then hits his communicator badge:: +taps+ Prescot, from Ironside. [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] i certainly could piggyback through Blackrazor, though i'm unsure if her holographic projection suite is adequate to the needs. [18:31] +allcall+ Senior Staff to Ward Room, Deck One! [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] I have a bit of a feeling, K. [18:31] well, duty calls. [18:31] ::turns to Marcy:: Lieutenant, given the nature of the dangers in the system, you have the Bridge. [18:31] The timing of such a jump has to be perfect for the Phfor, and any windows in this... lopsided gravitational tetrahedron are small. [18:31] I havent asked...yet...I still sort of want to bge surprised. [18:31] E> ::nods:: In a way, it's just like if we took off from the Dry dock at Starfleet. [18:31] MB> +taps+ Prescot here sir [18:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:31] ::reads over the results from the computer on a comparative anaylisis of the two sets of data, smiling slightly at the results:: [18:32] Timing...::sighs:: [18:32] ::gives her a kiss on the cheek:: take care of yourself, Ama. [18:32] ::looks at Hammond:: I'd like to schedule you for another prenatal appointment, for your child. [18:32] ::nearly chokes:: Yessir [18:32] I'm sure we could modify the emitters to match them up Commander Savant. [18:32] ::blushes:: [18:32] Okay. ::nods to Marcy:: We'll pick this up later, but have Ensign Clarke start setting up some class F mine ordnance. [18:32] ::heads for the TL:: [18:32] CIC> ::frowns as he reads over the comm log from his conversation with Swiftsure:: [18:32] E>::sighs and gets up:: you got engineering till I get back... do a check through of all the systems while I'm gone... [18:32] ::steps toward the Turbolift, holding the door for any of the senior staff members in the immediate area... [18:32] +taps+ Report to the bridge on deck nine. I need you to monitor the electronic countermeasures to keep us hidden from Micropolis during a staff meeting. [18:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:32] ::smiles slightly:: We won't be far. Just don't advertise our presence. [18:32] ::nods at Thompson::When you're ready, sir. [18:32] Yes, sir. [18:32] ::She shrugs:: it's little to do with them being unsuited, i can learn drivers fairly easily. The difficulty is if they can project to such a distance, and what competence they can do this to. [18:32] E>::heads off for for the Ward Room:: [18:32] E> ::take the first hand card he has:: yes ma'am. ::put the cards down. [18:32] ::gets up, PADD in hand, and walks towards the lift:: [18:32] TL> ward room [18:32] +taps+ Ensign Clark, report to the bridge immeadiatly. [18:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:32] ::sets the scans on record and heads for the lift:: [18:33] MB> ::stands and exits the barracks:: +taps+ aye col Im on my way now [18:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [18:33] That is true I suppose. ::ponders that issue:: [18:33] TL> ::stands up and heads for Tlaloco's TL:: [18:33] Well, it needn't interfere with your life. Contact Sickbay and we'll arrange something. ::heads to a Turbolift:: [18:33] TL> ::gets in as well:: [18:33] as for the Pfhor, the will find a way in if they want to. This is not a fortress. [18:33] ::nods to Daren as she steps in to the lift:: Commander, I have that survey you asked for [18:33] ::holds the TL for the captain:: [18:33] ::sets the console on automatic for the few minutes the station will be unmanned, handing the task over to the computer (and Savant) before heading for the turbolift:: [18:33] TL>::follows:: [18:33] ::stands, continuing his conversation with Savant to the ward room:: But keep in mind there are a finite number of vectors to choose from, just based on nearby star systems. The probability of any of them being on the perfect vector to this system would have to be planned months in advance. [18:33] *> ::enters the nearest TL:: Deck 9 [18:33] E> ::go to a console and do a check through all the systems currently running:: [18:34] Captain, you know how much I respect you. [18:34] TL> ::enters the TL along with the other members of the crew using this particular lift:: [18:34] TL> Wardroom. ::holds the door for the others to enter:: [18:34] TL> ::closes and takes of towards the destination:: [18:34] CIC> Computer, run a scan of Swiftsure's last reported position. Anything to indicate the cause of the interference? [18:34] ::nods as Clark enters:: Class F mine ordinance, ensign. [18:34] TL>::blushes:: [18:34] But you must know I cannot stand against the Prime Directive. [18:34] I trust in their ingenuity and cunning. [18:34] ::enters the TL Ironside is holding open:: [18:34] 1>::exits her turbolift and enters the wardroom and takes a seat:: [18:34] TL> ::chuckles and motions for Tlaloco to continue:: [18:34] TL> ::nods:: Colonel. [18:34] TL> ::turns to Ma'aru:: Very good, ::takes the report on a PADD:: A primitve race of Wolf-humanoids? Should make for interesting reading. [18:34] 1>::makes herself comfy:: [18:34] I have given up too much for that damn oath. [18:35] and I'm too old to change. [18:35] TL> ::returns the nod, checks to see if anyone else is entering this particular lift, and lets the doors close:: Wardroom, deck one. [18:35] TL> ::steps out of the TL with the others as it comes to a stop and makes his way for the Ward Room:: [18:35] D9> ::exits the TL and heads down towards the CIC:: [18:35] ::exits the TL as the doors open, and walks down the corridor into the wardroom, noticing an ensemble of half the senior staff:: [18:35] TL> ::nods:: I respect your opinion, Commander. What's more, I agree with it. [18:35] ::Savant didn't follow into the lift... she just disappeared in a shower of light sparks:: [18:35] TL> It is very basic data, no real details...more of a light read than anything else I suppose [18:35] ::smiles:: Thank you, sir. [18:35] CIC> ::frowns as the reports come back negative:: [18:35] TL> However, it might be quite difficult to stand by and watch as an entire race is overrun by Hunters and Hounds. [18:36] TL> ::steps out of the TL on deck 1, heading aft toward the wardroom:: [18:36] TL> ::nods:: but perhaps they will survive. My people did. [18:36] CR> ::finds a seat, in the middle of the two ends and sits:: [18:36] ::Savant appears int he wardroom seconds later, standing beside the main screen:: [18:36] d1>:: follows the captain: [18:36] TL> The probability of life being sustained in such an unfavorable environment is very low, colonel. I'm amazed on the luck of this planet's inhabitants. [18:36] ::looks around the bridge and notes the absence of the senior crew:: [18:36] CIC>> ::taps in several commands:: Okay, what about here? Anything that would block the signal from Swiftsure? [18:36] TL> ::follows the group down the hall, thankful to be out of that crowded lift:: [18:36] TL> It will be enough for now. We're here to observe and possibly protect if the Pfhor really want to invade. [18:36] WR> I was thinking more of damage to their culture, actually. There's a good chance it would be destroyed. ::heads for the wardroom replicator:: [18:36] D1>::follows:: [18:37] WR> ::enters the Ward Room with a few of the others:: [18:37] ::continues staring at the viewscreen:: [18:37] D1> ::nods:: Of course, sir [18:37] WR> ::to the replicator:: Tea, Earl Grey, lemon. [18:37] WR>::calls out to the Captian..:: can I get a orange juice? [18:37] wr>::enters, and waits for his superiors officers to sit:: [18:37] TL> ::as the lift comes to a halt on deck one:: If there's one thing we as a spacefaring empire should have learned by now, it's that life finds a way....::smiles slightly and exits:: [18:37] CIC> ::enters and immeditatly goes over to his designated station taking a seat and removing the coutermeasures from automatic and monitoring them eyes going over the console as the information streams in :: [18:37] E> So computer, when will I get my check up result? [18:37] WR>::finds a seat in the shadows:: [18:37] WR> ::grins over his shoulder at Oswald:: And an orange juice, please. [18:37] E> Computer> in 5 min 45 sec. [18:37] WR> ::steps to the replicator:: Coffee, light one sugar. [18:37] ::turns to Oswald:: Good Choice, commander. [18:37] WR> Savant waits and watches everyone enter, paying specific attention to their postures and modes of conversation... watching people was one of her hobbies:: [18:37] TL> ::follows the colonel out of the turbolift and across the hall to the ward room:: [18:38] WR> ::removes the beverages from the replicator, making room for Daren:: [18:38] CIC> ::looks up as Prescot enters and nods his respects before setting back to his work:: Cap'n. [18:38] WR> ::enters the wardroom and finds himself a seat, taking it and crossing his legs after tugging his uniform jacket down:: [18:38] WR>::decides on a drink and steps to the replicator:: [18:38] WR> ::gives Oswald her OJ with a mock bow, then takes a seat nearby:: [18:38] WR>::looks down at her uniform:: yes... you know I got up this morning and just decided this was my color... [18:38] WR> ::smiles and removes his beverage then makes way for a seat:: [18:38] WR>::thanks the Captian:: [18:38] WR> ::takes a seat halfway down one side of the table, looking over a couple of PADDs:: [18:38] WR>Coffee, black [18:39] CIC> hello Serrold... how are you today?? ::not taking his eyes off of his consonsole monitoring minor fluxuation and compinsating for it until it passes:: [18:39] E> ::nods and wait, manualy checking up some system:: [18:39] ::takes the opportunity to wander around the bridge a look over the shoulders of the replacement officers at their various stations:: [18:39] WR> ::Savant took the opportunity to call up a display of the local system, along with the theoretical routes of insertion which the Pfhor could take, on the main view screen:: [18:39] WR>::takes the hot beverage and returns to my seat in the shan=dows:: [18:39] WR> ::strides quietly over to his customary seat and sits, looking, uncharacteristic of late, serene and focused. 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