[19:03] Uniforms, plus Wraith IDs please, everyone. :) [19:03] * Savant is now known as [Savant] [19:03] mind if I stay and watch? [19:03] If you don't remember what Wraith you were in (if you were still on one), /msg me. [19:03] * LCen_Farley is now known as W1_LCen_Farley [19:03] Not at all. :) [19:03] * LTen_Skylooker is now known as W1_LTen_Skylooker [19:04] * Kari is now known as W5_LCIO_Ma`Aru [19:04] * LtSI_KathTlaloco is now known as W3_LtSI_KathTlaloco [19:04] HOW COULD I forget????????? [19:04] ::snickers:: Captain, any time you're ready. [19:04] <[Savant]> o_o [19:04] <[LMCC_Prescot]> low blood sugar? [19:05] LCARS, [In honor of the new Speed DVD Special Edition release: "POP QUIZ HOTSHOT:, you have a large number of star trek fans that have shown up here in order to roleplay....what do you do, what do you do?!" [19:05] I'm fine and dandy, W1_CPCO_Daren! Thanks for asking! [19:05] <[LCS1_Drexler]> lol/// [19:05] LOL [19:05] * CoroLCARS =/\= W1_CPCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:05] * 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!' [19:05] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:05] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::attn:: [19:05] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] <[Savant]> ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::crouching in attack mode:: [19:05] LOL Awful movie. Simply terrible. Hope it's not an omen. ;) Anyway, welcome everyone! :) [19:05] <> [19:05] * [LCS1_Drexler] tries to imagine a cylinder squat. [19:06] Lots of ground to cover today, so I'm going to jump right into the briefing, brought to you tonight by the New Line Cinema Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings, on DVD in a retailer near you... August 8th, I think. ;) [19:06] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:06] Stardate 240208.05: "Minions of the Pfhor", Part 3, by Jester. [19:06] SUMMARY: We probably should have expected this... [19:06] Senior personnel from Coronado and a half-dozen other ships in Task Group 85.3 gathered to undertake the Defenders' next major mission. The assembled personnel are crew of a dozen Wraith class corvettes fitted to the "Liberator" modification: specifically designed to disable and capture enemy starships. [19:06] The target of the Liberators: a Pfhor Hegemony destroyer. Though we've attempted this mission before, only during this most recent attempt have we been successful: a Pfhor Hegemony destroyer is now captured and under our control. Also under our control are five key members of the ship's crew: five S'pht. [19:06] * ObsTurner (turneraval@211e61ee.16b4fba6.al.comcast.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:06] The S'pht, the "cylinder" lifeform that is also the key component of Pfhor strike craft and their biosoftware virus has at least four physical forms and may be the most important member species in the Hegemony. Of our five captured S'pht, only one is in cylinder form. Four others are the "brains-with-attitude"... [19:06] ack [19:06] Briefing complete. [19:06] ack [19:06] <[COMC_Ironside]> ack, and it's tomorrow, the 6th. ;-) [19:06] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] <[Savant]> ackety ack! [19:07] ack [19:07] * OBS|Maire (~Maire_Mit@2b2c869d.307e4d48.2b2c869d.36cd2766X) has joined #uss-coronado [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ack [19:07] As a reminder to those who may have forgotten, plus our guests, here are our visuals: [19:07] * [LCS1_Drexler] raises hand. [19:07] http://www.jestertrek.com/temp/pfhor-races/ [19:07] Everyone, please welcome S'buuth. ;) [19:07] ack [19:07] <[Savant]> hi, S'buuth [19:08] S'buuth is, of course, a "cylinder" version of a S'pht. As noted, four of the brain-with-attitude versions also survived. [19:08] ::raises hand:: [19:08] Welcome onboard ::smile and AtTN:: [19:08] hi subuth ::looks at him increasingly evil as well::] [19:08] Hi evil cylinder from hell :P [19:08] define action= greet [19:08] -warmth [19:09] S'buuth translation books are available in the lobby. Questions? Doctor Vogel, I believe you have one? [19:09] {{I'll bet}} [19:09] * [LCS1_Drexler] raises hand again [19:09] * [LCS1_Drexler] :P [19:09] Ah, missed that one. OK, Drexler, then Vogel. [19:09] <[LCS1_Drexler]> Two questions... 1) how do we know the brains and cylinders are both "S'pht"? [19:10] DNA scans on past captured corpses reveal that cylinder = brain = strike craft = biosoftware virus. [19:10] <[LCS1_Drexler]> 2) I have a dilemma. Should I get the Fellowship DVD now, or wait until they release all three movies at once with 2x the special features in three years? [19:10] To date, S'buuth here is the first S'pht captured alive. [19:10] You should wait until late fall, when the Special Edition of FOTR comes out on DVD. [19:10] Dr. Vogel? [19:10] Do both [19:11] (mentioned fact)NOT=honor [19:11] <[LCS1_Drexler]> (Yeah, but you know they're going to have more special features on the trilogy DVD set.) [19:11] ::nods:: [19:11] Shhh. OOC in #uss-coronado-ooc. ;) Dr. Vogel, you had a question? [19:11] What will the USS Coronado herself do during the attempt to capture the Hegemony? [19:12] Ah, thank you for the reminder. Coro is still docked in MRF Onyx some 40 LY away and is unavailable for tonight's festivities. [19:12] All personnel be advised that U.S.S. Coronado is unavailable for tonight's sim. Ship functions disabled. [19:12] However, lots of Wraiths are available, as is USS MacArthur. I recommend the latter for birthing facilities, if that's why you're asking. ;) [19:12] A Wraith is kinda small. ;) [19:13] Tonight's sim picks up about a minute after we left off last week. If you were aboard the destroyer, you're still there. If you were on a Wraith, that's where ye be. [19:14] Dr. Vogel, since you were not present, you can start aboard MacArthur in the Sickbay there, receiving Marine casualties. [19:14] <[Savant]> ::Raises hand:: [19:14] Commander? [19:14] <[Savant]> am I still looking down the barrel of S`buuths' plasma mortar? [19:15] You betcha. ;) [19:15] <[LMCC_Prescot]> I thought he was pointing it at all of us? [19:15] <[Savant]> oh, goodie ^_- [19:15] Any final questions? [19:15] <[Savant]> don't make me hurt you, floating cyllinder alien [19:15] * OBS|Maire (~Maire_Mit@2b2c869d.307e4d48.2b2c869d.36cd2766X) has left #uss-coronado [19:16] you=dead. [19:16] I'll take that as no more questions. Let's sim. :) [19:16] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] ::check the engineering side status..:: [19:16] ::raises the weapon:: [19:17] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::watches Savant, concerned:: [19:17] << E> >> [19:17] * W3_LtSI_KathTlaloco is now known as Kath [19:17] ::looks over to Daren:: How are we doing? [19:17] =.\ction= Twelve Wraiths continue to hold the Pfhor destroyer immobile. Nearby, USS MacArthur and CW Shining Bard transport off Marine and Camelynian casualties, as their respective fighters dock, refuel and rearm, and are launched back out. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] ::glances back from the helm again, looking around the Wraith:: [19:17] ::strums fingers on the console in front of him:: [19:17] <[Savant]> ::Savant was quite aware of the S'pht's actions, and of how dangerously close she was to having her android turned into so much rubble... she also knew a good deal more than most about these creatures. She decided on another tact.... she opened a mutual two-way pipeline between its' interface and her own:: [19:17] ::idly watches the sensors then turns towards Smith:: So...now what? [19:17] * [COMC_Ironside] (~fdeziel@14fd58ce.12a06a62.cable.rogers.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:18] ::looks up:: The Wraith is holding together extremely well...tactical systems haven't depleted much, and we're ready for action if its called for. [19:18] ::repeats himself to Hammond, as if unable to believe what he's saying:: Lieutenant... this is not a good time. [19:18] How are our marine's doing [19:18] <[Savant]> :::In it, she stuffed what she had hoped it would recognize, a string, [define action = dialogue (initialize)] [19:18] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::false matter sword in right hand and PPP in left hand almost trying to stare down the brains, keeping a close eye on them to make sure they dont move:: [19:18] ::spins around and hits the closest console far harder than is necessary:: +com+ Wraith 3 to MacArthur... medical emergency. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] =.\ction= From the perspective of those in the Minion Chamber aboard the Pfhor destroyer, both Savant and S'buuth are immobile... staring at each other. St. Elmo's fire dances along Savant's body. [19:19] M> CO> +TAPS+ Sickbay, Wraith 3 is reporing a medical emergency [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] E> ::see nothing bad..:: +taps+ Skylooker to Farley, Engineering Report : Engineering is doing preaty good down here. ::smile:: [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] ::brings up a schematic showing the various locations on the Destroyer:: The ship is quite immobilized. ::turns to internal scan data:: We've beamed out several of the wounded and Mac Arthur is lending a hand in that effort as well, their medical facilites are better suited to the task [19:19] {you=terminated) [19:20] +taps+ Very good Sky, keep everyone on their toes. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] M> +TAPS+ Understood. ::grabs his medkit and runs out the door, to a shuttlebay:: [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] Very good, thanks Daren. [19:20] ::nods:: Of course, Captain [19:21] * Kath (captainkat@3b87238b.2470642c.jan.bellsouth.net) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:21] ::keeps an eye on Kath as he gives a running commentary back to MacArthur:: +com+ I can't undock. The Wraiths might be the only thing holding this thing in place. We haven't got the secure call from the Marines yet. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] =.\ction= Marines and Knights continue fighting in the lower decks, mopping up some of the more isolated portions of the destroyer. Overall, though, the fight seems to be wrapping up. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] <[LCS1_Drexler]> Savant? [19:22] You=control of system(n) [19:22] sbuuth=control of system (n-y) [19:23] The inside of the ship is a mess, fighting is rampant, but I've still got good life signs on our boys, they're holding their own...::watches the internal scans:: [19:23] E> ::continu doing scan and diagnostics:: [19:23] * ObsRochie (Not@2f31aeca.252137e.cro.cei.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:23] ::turns to the helmsman:: How are we for unwanted guests? [19:23] SB> ::enters the shuttlebay, and approaches the Flight Ops Officer:: Hi, I need to rendevous with the Wraith 3 now. Med emergency [19:23] <[LMCC_Prescot]> commander Daren... you remember when we tried this before? on the planet right? [19:23] action=reprogramming Name(savant) [19:24] ::continues to monitor the sensors, waiting for some sign or signal:: [19:24] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::still keeping a sharp eye on the brains:: [19:24] SB> FOpsOfficer> ::nods:: I have a shuttle but no pilot. Are you qualified to fly a shuttle? [19:24] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::keeps his PPP aimed at the S'pht cylinder, although he remains under the uncertain shroud of his stealth armor:: [19:24] =.\ction= The Thunderbirds, then the Thundercats launch away from MacArthur, reestablishing a CAP around the captured destroyer. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] SB> Somewhat [19:24] <[Savant]> ::She replied in their shared feed, "[data request (s`buuth, explanation)]:: [19:24] ::watches the progress off the marine group on the Wraith's small tactical console:: [19:24] action Name=aware(sbuuth)! [19:25] SB> FOpsOfficer> ::nods:: Well, you're up the creek without a paddle. I hope it was enough. Shuttle II, the Voltiare is yours [19:25] explaination(sbuuth=(slave(slave)) [19:25] Helmsman> ::checks the scans:: Nothing to report sir. [19:26] +comm+ Wraith 3 to Wraith 5. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] <[LMCC_Prescot]> << I ment drexler... ugh>> [19:26] * [COMC_Ironside] (~fdeziel@14fd58ce.12a06a62.cable.rogers.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:26] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +o [COMC_Ironside] [19:26] Computer recognizes [COMC_Ironside]. Authorization and command codes enabled. [19:26] S> ::enters the shuttle and sits at the helm:: +TAPS+ Shuttle II, requesting launch clearance [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] <[COMC_Ironside]> <> [19:26] Incoming transmission from Admiral Lora Kor, commander. [19:26] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::says, through the helmet comm:: "Yes." [19:26] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::frowns:: Savant if you can hear me... make this fast... one of these brain things is waking up [19:26] * W5_CRXO_Smith (christianc@12daef3.2fd8f6a5.ev1.net) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:27] * Savant (somewhere@385a42df.18d12617.ed.shawcable.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:27] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Savant [19:27] Computer recognizes Savant. Authorization codes enabled. [19:27] Savant = Savant, Defenders Task Force 85.3, S-3: Group Logistics Officer. [19:27] ::glances over at Smith and finds him rather prooccupied with....something:: Better patch it through Lieutenant [19:27] (hostile alien- life)Usbutth=slave [19:27] ((god damn KDFS -_-)) [19:27] * [Savant] (somewhere@385a42df.18d12617.ed.shawcable.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:27] <<::speaks back into the com:: The commander isn't here right now, please leave a message.. ;-)>> [19:27] slave=-(happiness) [19:28] +taps+ Lora Kor to Daren... Captain, any word from the capture team? [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::switches over to com:: "after the Minon was destroyed these things only went active and attacked when I was hostile towards them correct" [19:28] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::whips his head over to the cylinder as it produces noise:: [19:28] =.\ction= MacArthur's Main Shuttlebay doors slowly open... [19:28] ::She replied with characteristic charm - at least as charming as one could get in code, [Savant == NOT (hostile)]:: [19:28] <[LMCC_Prescot]> Col... I suggest if something is going to happen it needs to happen NOW... one of these brain things is waking up [19:28] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::through helmet:: +comm+ Drexler to Lora Kor. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] savant U aliens=action(attack sbutth) [19:28] action==hostile. [19:28] =.\ction= One of the "brains" pushes itself to its clawed feet and begins... well, if it were a dog, you'd be comfortable calling it "sniffing around." It seems to be looking for something or someone. [19:29] S> Dammit. Can't these go faster! ::looks at the phaser array controls:: So tempting .... [19:29] [actions == defence] [19:29] <[COMC_Ironside]> I thought I told you to get those things contai....::looks at the thing as it begins to slowly walk around:: [19:29] action=attack [19:29] ::taps at the console:: +com+ Go, Drexler. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] +taps+ We've had intermittent communications with the away team, at last report they were fine, just taking on some wounded....we haven't had further communication with them since, however. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] +COM+ Shuttle Voltaire to Wraith 3, what is your current position? [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] +taps+ Understood, Captain... maybe you'd be so kind as to get a status. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] * LJDR_Vogel is now known as {LJDR_Vogel [19:29] * {LJDR_Vogel is now known as {LJDR_Vogel} [19:29] ::reaches over and transmits Wraith 3's mount point to Vogel's shuttle:: [19:30] [Actions == Defence; desire(Savant, NOT slave)] [19:30] sbutth NOT(action)=attack alien [19:30] <[LCS1_Drexler]> +comm+ ::quietly, as if his voice could be heard by the cylinder, which it probably couldn't be:: Savant appears to be communicating with one of the cylinders, sir. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] <[LMCC_Prescot]> My apologies sir... but I fear that if I take any actions that are interpreted as hostile, that thing ::motions at Sbuuth:: might go hostile on us.. [19:30] NOT attack=NOT defense [19:30] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Admiral, from Assault force. Sir, we're mopping up mostly over here. Most of the ship is secure, but we've got some....very interesting things going on between Savant and one of the S'pht cylinders. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] NOT attack(attack)=hostility. [19:30] E> ::double check the weapon system..:: [19:31] ::ties Daren into his communications with Ironside:: +com+ Understood, Colonel... how long to secure the ship, and in your judgement, is it safe to tow it out of here? [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] Pfhor=defense [19:31] ::That made Savant ponder for a few cycles, attack equals defence? She tried again:: [Define desire(Savant)=(action(sbuuth, NOT slave)}] [19:31] <[LCS1_Drexler]> "Prescot, I believe Savant has things under control. Standby. Everyone." [19:31] Skylooker, route some more power to holding the destroyed immobile, I don't want it suddenly regaining power if we have anything to do with it. [19:31] <[LMCC_Prescot]> "I copy sir" [19:32] <{LJDR_Vogel}> Alright. Setting course. Course set. Engaging. ::hits the buttong and zooms to warp:: [19:32] I don't think Commander Smith is doing very well, you'd better go ahead and respond to the Admir, Marcy [19:32] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::hears Daren and Ironside over his private channel with the admiral and rolls his eyes under the privacy of his helmet:: [19:32] Aye aye, ma'am. [19:32] ::crosses her arms and sits, listening to Marcy and Ma`Aru:: [19:32] E> ::hear it through the open comm..:: Yes sir. ::do soo:: [19:32] +com+ Wraith 5 acknowledges. What can we do for you, Admiral? [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] <{LJDR_Vogel}> ::makes a series of minor course corrections:: [19:32] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::confers briefly with the platoon and squadron leaders interspersed throughout the ship:: +com+ Although we'll have most major areas secure within the next twenty or thirty minutes, it'll probably take a while to ferret out all crew that have retreated into areas we're not aware of yet. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] action(savant, attack)=define(hostility) [19:33] E> Power rerouted sir. [19:33] [desire(Savant)= NOT(attack)] [19:33] action(sbuuth)=defend [19:33] +taps+ Very nice ::watches the power increase and moves to a more central area of the bridge next to Farley:: [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] <{LJDR_Vogel}> ::raises the shuttle's shields:: [19:34] savant location=ship U sbuuth [19:34] ::sees Daren move up:: How we doing sir [19:34] savant location=attack [19:34] ::glances down at his console reutinely after he gts no response...:: [19:34] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ It should be noted that none of the Hegemony forces are surrendering at the moment, although the S'pht appear to have gone non-hostile. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] Uh oh... [19:34] +com+ Stand by, Wraith 5. +com+ Understood, Colonel. ::ties Ironside, Drexler, Daren, and Wraith 5 in:: Let's move pretty quickly on this. First priority is to get the captured S'pht and any data we can to MacArthur and Shining Bard. Second priority is to rig the destroyer for towing. Third priority is to scuttle the destroyer if we can't move it. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] +Com+ I know I speak for all other Wraiths in the convoy when I say if you need any extraction assistance down there Colonel, we're ready...willing...and able to assist. ::pats Farley on the shoulder and winks:: [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] +com+ We can't risk the Pfhor learning what happened here. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] <{LJDR_Vogel}> +COM+ Shuttle Voltaire to Wraith 3. I'm on my way. Where should we meet? [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Acknowledged, Admiral. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] ::Savant paused... he needed trust. This creature needed a reason to believe what she was saying. After a good deal of hesitation, she willfully opened up her entire collection of device drivers, basically exposing the devices that made her live... and repeated as she had started,:: [define action(Savant, greet)] [19:35] <[LCS1_Drexler]> +comm+ Agreed, admiral. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] -savantUhostile aliens=safety [19:35] ::gets the hint!:: [19:35] +com+ Shuttle, from Wraith 3. You're going to have to dock in with me. I'm secured to the hull... ::glances at his board:: 2800 meters from you, 045 mark 27. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] +com+ Wraith 5 to Wraith 3, urgent. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] E> ::do more rerouting and keep the ship fully powered:: [19:36] ::nods, listening to the Admiral:: Any ideas on how to move this destoryer? Lieutenants Wilk, Marcy? [19:36] =.\ction= A pair of rifts open on the far edge of the system. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] define(motivation) U savant= [19:36] +com+ Go Wraith 5. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] <[LCS1_Drexler]> "Ah, we might be too late." ::watches as a single line of text from the wraith comes through:: [19:36] +com+ Phfor space folds, sir! 2 of them, opening at hrte edge of the system. [19:36] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks over to the two pseudo-code speakers:: Savant, we need to get this thing to Shining Bard or MacArthur as soon as possible. ::to Prescot:: Round up your company and start digging around for as many prisoners and intelligence that you can get ahold of. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] [desire(savant)=(safety; NOT slavery) [19:37] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::paying extremly close attention to the brain "dog" that has awakened and is sniffing around:: [19:37] Helmsman> SIR we have rifts opening! [19:37] +Com+ We're ready to go here...our proximity to the interior of the vessel should be able to allow us to perform a transporter re- direct to MacArthur....we'd just need specific coordinates of the S'pht... [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] =.\ction= The second "brain" wakes up and also begins slowly sweeping the room. [19:37] desir(sbuuth)=safety U-slavery [19:37] ::glances down as her console beeps:: Rifts opening in system! [19:37] <[LCS1_Drexler]> "Colonel, check your external data links. [19:37] <[LCS1_Drexler]> " [19:37] =.\ction= A third rift opens. Meanwhile, a Pfhor destroyer emerges from each of the first two rifts. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] +taps+ Sky we may need to do an emergency break away. and power to run and/or fight. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] [Desire(Savant)=Sbuuth(safety; NOT slave)] [19:38] True(savant NOT=slavery ) [19:38] ::turns to Daren:: Daren are we ready for evasives? [19:38] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::briefly nods to Drexler:: +taps+ Stampfer, from Ironside. Major, I need your packages in place as soon as possible. If the Apori can't deal with our new friends out there, we're going to have to scuttle this vessel. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] <[LMCC_Prescot]> sir... the second brain is awake now... ::backing away slowly:: are you sure that you will be safe sir? [19:38] ::frowns:: Be ready to detach from the hull if the signal is given... [19:38] -True(hostile alien=slavery) [19:38] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::watches the cerebriform S'pht begin scouting, and climbs up the wall a couple of steps:: [19:38] E> ::prepare some cmd to do the change of power quicker:: +taps+ Ack sir.. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] =.\ction= Shining Bard swings around, her shields going up and weapons powering. Two flights of Camelynian fighters swing around the far side of the destroyer to join her. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] Reading three rifts, two Pfhor destroyers exiting the first two rifts... [19:38] ::Savant let him come to his conclusions as he would:: [19:39] <{LJDR_Vogel}> +COM+ Adjusting course. Ok. I'm coming to a stop. Docking clamps open [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks over at Prescot, then at the brains muddling about the floor:: As long as your suit remains intact, you'll be fine. I don't think they're hostile anymore. [19:39] I don't like that idea Farley...these ships are what is holding that destroyer down...let's hope MacArthur has already begun launch procedures on fighters, but we are able to break away at anytime... [19:39] ::she poke in a low tone to the room:: I'm speaking with it. Its' name is S`buuth. [19:39] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::wasnt exactly thinking of his safety but doesnt push the issue:: aye sir! on my way [19:39] hostile alien U deathU brother [19:39] How are our systems running? We've been shaken up quite a bit... [19:39] sbuuth=-happiness [19:39] Ma'am, we have no tactical ability against those destroyers... [19:39] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks over at Savant:: [19:39] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::glances over at Savant:: Savant, we need to get this ship moving immediately. [19:40] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::looks at "S'buuth":: [19:40] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::slowly backs out of the room, past Drexler then into the corridor:: [19:40] If we don't break and run we could be pieces just like the destroyer. [19:40] =.\ction= The third destroyer emerges from the rift and the three ships swing around to face the captured destroyer. They're apparently preparing a more precise jump to land in our laps, because so far, they're not moving toward us. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] ::aims weapon at hostile alien:: [19:40] +com+ Wraith 1 is ready for whatever is needed. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] <{LJDR_Vogel}> +COM+ Voltaire to Wraith 3, when you're ready [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] ::She supplied S`buuth with the urgency of the situation,:: [Desire Savant(escape); define request (sbuuth, follow pointer(Savant)))] [19:41] Our best course of action then would seem to be to grab what we can then run... [19:41] ::looks:: They're keeping their distance...I don't like it [19:41] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::picks up his rifle as he exits then moves off towards were his company is located:: [19:41] +com+ Get docked, Voltaire, then get out of the shuttle and dump it. I might have to detatch. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] Agreed, ma'am. [19:41] Me neither. [19:41] ::She spoke to the room again:: sirs, he needs a show of faith. Please, put down your weapons. [19:41] ::frowns:: Reading THREE destroyers now. [19:41] ::follows savant:: [19:41] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::isn't holding any weapons -- his PPP in its holster and his rifle slung:: [19:41] E> ::continu to do his job down there:: [19:42] <[LMCC_Prescot]> *> ::holsters his pistol and deactivates his sword, taking his rifle and motioning for the rest of him to move out and barking orders for sweeps of the nearby areas:: [19:42] ::powers weapons:: [19:42] +com+ All Wraiths, prepare to detach... all teams, prepare to beam back to the support ships, taking whatever you can. We don't have the firepower for this, and we've only got one shot to escape. [19:42] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::places his PPP in its holster, despite the light bending around him, as if a notion he didn't want trouble:: "Savant, we need engines or weapons on this thing immediately." [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] [define action(sbuuth)= follow pointer(Savant)] [19:43] +taps+ Sky we might need to transport as many as we can before leaving real fast. Can you set it up? [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] define action(sbutth)=defend brothers [19:43] <[COMC_Ironside]> I agree. Savant, can you and....it control this ship? [19:43] If we need to break away and open hostilities with the new destroyers, our ability to help with the extraction will diminish significantly....suggest we get them out of the as soon as possible with the S'pht [19:43] The Phfor destroyers seem to be maneuvering for a fold directly here... [19:43] define action (sbuuth)=defend savant [19:43] ::She yanked the cord from her hip and let it spool back up, disconnecting from the terminal... the android looked at S`buuths' large frame before glancing back to Drexler:: we can go. He's agreed to accompany us. [19:43] <{LJDR_Vogel}> ::docks the shuttle to wraith 3 and crawls out, into the wraith:: [19:43] ACK Daren. [19:43] E> ::working on it:: +taps+ I'm doing so as we speak Capt. ::....go it:: Done. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] <[LCS1_Drexler]> "He has control of this ship?" [19:43] ::calls over his shoulder:: Doctor, dump that shuttle! I'm going to detach us! [19:43] * {LJDR_Vogel} is now known as W3_LtJG_Vogel [19:44] Standby to detch, and be ready to beam out anyone who requests it [19:44] ::She reached out with her cord and held it up to S`buuth a moment before plugging it into his direct data line, so that they could continue their "conversation":: [19:44] +com+ Capture teams, anyone who wants to go home had better get out of there right now. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] * W3_LtJG_Vogel is now known as W3_LJDR_Vogel [19:44] +com+ Savant to Wraith Three.... we're ready to go, and I have a guest. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::moves out into a nearby corridor with his men, ordering squads to secure the flanks as they move into differant areas, laying waste to the small resistance they find:: [19:44] Aye aye. ::taps, preparing undock procedures:: [19:44] +com+ Wraith 1 ready for transport if anyone needs it. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] New Phfor rifts opening.. Short range... Here come those 3 destroyers! [19:44] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::frowns, once again feeling rather robbed of his 'prize':: +taps+ Stampfer, get those charges in place immediately. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] <[LCS1_Drexler]> ::urgently:: "Savant, can we control this ship with the S'pht?" [19:45] ::she smiled at Drexler:: no, i'm not sure if we can keep the ship. We've got what we need, though. [19:45] Air lock secured. Releasing shuttle. ::types a command into the access port:: Done! ::crawls to the cockpit:: [19:45] action (past)=alien hostile(kill brother) [19:45] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Admiral....what about the S'pht? The majority of them appear to have gone neutral. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] ::detaches Wraith 3 from the hull as Vogel gets strapped in:: +com+ All Wraiths, be advised Wraith 3 is detached. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] Don't move until we absolutly have to, we don't want to leave anyone behind [19:45] +com+ Colonel, get them out of that ship and contained on MacArthur. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] [desire(savant) = NOT (attack)] [19:45] ::nods:: Confirmed, Wraith 3 is away [19:45] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Acknowledged. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] <[LMCC_Prescot]> +Taps+ Prescot to Col Ironside... permission to beam my men out to the transport ship [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] +taps+ Sky be ready for detachment. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] Ma'am, with all due respect, we absolutly have to. Those Phfor are right on top of us.. [19:46] * [LCS1_Drexler] (garstini@8d7465b.307615a5.ph.cox.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [19:46] ::straps the securing devices on and looks at TIaloco:: What's wrong, Lieutenant> [19:46] E> +taps+ Roger [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] * [LCS1_Drexler] (garstini@8d7465b.307615a5.ph.cox.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:46] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [LCS1_Drexler] [19:46] Computer recognizes [LCS1_Drexler]. Authorization codes enabled. [19:46] =.\ction= New rifts open up in front of the three destroyers. The exit points appear about 75,000 km from the captured destroyer. The Pfhor main weapons are already glowing. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] * [LCS1_Drexler] is now known as W4_LCS1_Drexler [19:46] desire(sbuuth)=defend brothers [19:46] +com+ All Wraiths, get clear of that bucket now! [19:46] E> ::get ready for emergency protocol:: [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] DETACH now! [19:46] [Desire[Savant] = help brothers(sbuuth)] [19:46] ::rematerializes:: Mister Clayton, detach and disembark. [19:47] ::fires weapons on fifth wraith:: [19:47] <[COMC_Ironside]> +taps+ Assault force, listen up. It's time to go. Return to your respective vessels. ::switches channels:: +taps+ All marines embarking MacArthur, identify, isolate, and remove as many S'pht as possibly from this vessel as you leave. Contain them after extraction is complete. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] Helmsman get us out of here best speed! [19:47] ::removes his helmet and takes his seat:: [19:47] +taps+ Savant, prepare for transpo-- [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] Alright, detach us and get ready for warp [19:47] We're ready for a transporter re-direct Farley...we can successfully transport Marines or S'pht from the destroyer to MacArthur... [19:47] +taps+ Wraith Three, I repeat, i'm ready for pickup. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] =.\ction= The captured destroyer's secondary beam weapons flicker, nearly slicing Wraith 5 in two. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] Do it Daren [19:47] <[LMCC_Prescot]> *> ::curses and gives the beamout order:: get moving all of you now!! [19:47] ::fixes beam on wraith 1:: [19:47] E> ::hit detach button: [19:47] ::follows savant:: [19:48] Status of cloak. [19:48] ::fires up transporter system, locking on to a pair of s'pht in close proximity:: Energizing! [19:48] Clayton> Nominal. We're rolling. [19:48] ::transports Savant off the destroyer:: [19:48] action(sbuuth)=defend brother [19:48] * Savant is now known as W3_Savant [19:48] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::watches as his men begin beaming out and calls to Wraith 2 for beamout:: [19:48] <[COMC_Ironside]> [LMBX_Stampfer] +Taps+ Colonel, charges are in place. Detonation sequence is activated. Returning to base now. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] This ship will never make it! We've got to get out of here using the emergency transporters! [19:48] ::watches the matter stream head to Wraith 1:: We're spooling...preparing to redirect.... [19:48] =.\ction= The three Pfhor destroyers emerge from the rifts. One of the ship's weapons is already firing... at the captured destroyer. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] ::fires on w1:: [19:48] ::Savant had her hand on S`buuth, so the two were beamed off together:: [19:48] ::is thrown from her seat as they're hit, sliding across the floor:: [19:49] <[LMCC_Prescot]> ::energizes and demats on the bridge of Wraith2:: [19:49] =.\ction= The transporter activates, wrapping the Away team in blue quantum mist... [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::dematerializes from the destroyer, and returns to Wraith 2:: [19:49] ::hits a nearby console and redirects the matter stream to MacArthur:: Transport complete...! [19:49] =.\ction= The beam goes into the ship's hull less than 80 meters from Wraiths 5 and 7. Wraith 7, in the process of launching, is shattered. Wraith 5 takes a crippling blow. [19:49] Helmsman, evasives now! [19:49] * [COMC_Ironside] is now known as W2_COMC_Ironside [19:49] [desire(Savant)=initiate dialog(Aldur)] [19:49] * [LMCC_Prescot] is now known as nick [19:49] * nick is now known as W2_LMCC_Prescot [19:49] ::raises shields on the Wraith:: Defenses going up! [19:49] ::gets up from the floor and glances at the wraith systems for a moment:: Abandon ship! Send out a distress signal [19:49] desire(sbuuth)=understand [19:50] +com+ Shields gone, hull is destable, main power failing... Situation critical! [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] ::immediately rushes down the short corridor to the command centre of the Wraith:: [19:50] * ObsTurner (turneraval@211e61ee.16b4fba6.al.comcast.net) has left #uss- coronado [19:50] ::sits down at helm and begins to pilot the ship away from the destroyer:: [19:50] =.\ction= Savant and S'buuth are transported to Wraith 3. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] ::nods, setting his helmet off to the side, breaking the seal on his stealth suit and loosening the "zipper" on his chest a little, so he could breathe a little easier:: [19:50] ::enters:: Report! [19:50] Wraith 5 has been hit! ::looks:: [19:50] * ObsRochie (Not@2f31aeca.252137e.cro.cei.net) has left #uss-coronado [19:50] ::She sat down in an auxilliary control seat of Wraith Three, S`buuth beside her, the cord attaching the two still present:::: [19:50] ::turns to Daren:: I heard the com, can we help? [19:50] Helm, disengage docking clamps and get us out of here! [19:50] define location(sbuuth) [19:50] ::turns to Savant, voice tight and angry:: Commander... your prisoner is firing on Wraiths. It's nearly killed Wraiths 5 and 1 already. [19:50] ::tossed about like a rag doll by the damage, lands hard on the deck again.:: [19:50] Would you be so kind as to explain to it the difference between the good guys and the bad guys here? [19:50] the captured destroyer seems to not be happy with us... on it already sir... moving away now ::disengaging clamps and moving the ship away as fast as possible: [19:50] Move us back to wraith five. Prepare to transport. [19:51] Good afternoon, Admiral, sorry to have kept you waiting. . . As far as I know, S`buuth isn't responsible for that. [19:51] +com+ Wraith 2s and 4, head for Wraith 5 and beam off survivors! [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] Clayton> ::nods and quickly veers across the bow of the destroyer to wraith five's position, smoldering ont he hull:: [19:51] E> ::manage and monitor power usage:: [19:51] We've got company of our own...helm, hard to starboard, incoming Pfhor fire! [19:51] ::attempts to stomp out a flame near his leg, only to make the situation worse:: [19:51] ACK [19:51] savant NOT=attack [19:51] [request (s'buuth)=NOT attack] [19:51] Helmsman, keep us clear of that fire. [19:51] ::dodges a beam from an incoming destroyer, still glancing at Savant:: So far, the captured destroyer has fired twice, once at Wraith 5, once at Wraith 1. [19:51] +com+ Acknowledged. Helm, intercept Wraith 5. +taps+ Transporter room, standby to receive survivors from Wraith 5. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] People(savant)=attack [19:52] +taps+ Sky give us all you can get on the shields. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] ::fixes on W2:: [19:52] ::taps on a console and beams Marcy and (NPC) to the back cabin of the Wraith:: [19:52] ::guns the engine flying at high speeds towards Wraith 5:: aye sir ::Tapping away at the console:: [19:52] =.\ction= The three new destroyers forget about trying to damage the nimble Wraiths with their own weapons and begin launching strike craft. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] * W5_LTTC_Marcy is now known as W4_LTTC_Marcy [19:52] ::she replied smoothly:: He assures me he isn't responsible for this. He says we're the ones attacking. . . this is an excersize in frustration, Sir. [19:52] +com+ All fighters, intercept and engage strike craft. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] I'm reading multiple enemy contacts....::identifies:: Strike craft! [19:52] ::sees Wraith 2 coming in, but readies a lock on the other two Wraith Five passengers:: [19:53] +taps+ Transporter room, energize. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] People(savant)=action(kill brother) [19:53] ::watches Marcy go and waits for her own transport:: [19:53] hnh. No, wait. We apparently killed his brother. [19:53] E> +taps+ Roger that Capt. ::reroute all available and some unavailable power..:: [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] ::fires:: [19:53] ::slows down just enough to give the transporter room more time to get posative locks:: [19:53] Can we handle them Daren? [19:53] * W5_LCIO_Ma`Aru is now known as W2_LCIO_Ma`Aru [19:53] ::double checks that the other two passengers are aboard Wraith Two:: Let's go, commander. Maximum speed. [19:53] ::Arrives in Wraith 4's transporter room and rushes up to the small bridge:: [19:53] =.\ction= This time, the secondary weapon from the nearly- captured destroyer almost kills Wraith 3. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] Gah! ::dodges aside at the last second:: [19:54] * W5_LJHL_Wilk is now known as W2_LJHL_Wilk [19:54] ::She exhaled slightly, her brows knitting as she scowled:: [19:54] Clayton> ::nods, and like something out of Star Wars, the Wraith spins around and jumps into warp:: [19:54] ::locs on wratih 5 again:: [19:54] ::as soon as the crew from Wraith 5 is aboard, guns the engines again at full throttle and zooms off at high speed zigzags:: [19:54] [request (sbuuth)=NOT (attack)] [19:54] I'm just getting back into this...after all I do remember how to fire phasers ::grins and fires phasers targeting a strikecraft to aft:: [19:54] =.\ction= Meanwhile, the three new arrivals continue to lay into their disabled sister ship, slowly carving it up. [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] ::remats in W2 and glances over at Wilk:: Good to you see got out as well.. [19:54] I think he needs an apology of some sort, Sir. [19:54] action(sbuuth)= NOT(attack(savant)) [19:54] Then lets get into it! +taps+ Sky we need some weapons power too! [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] ::confirms that Wraith 5 has been evacuated:: Tactical, destroy Wraith 5. Helm, immediately following, I want us out of here. [19:55] ::fires again on wraith 5 [19:55] ::lays on the transporter pad, coughing profusely as she looks up at Ma`Aru:: [19:55] Then tell him... ::dodges fire from a strike craft:: that I'm very sorry we killed his brother, but THEN explain to him that his brother probably killed a few hundred of us. [19:55] [request action(sbuuth)=NOT (attack(people(Savant))) [19:55] Daren, fire at will. [19:55] ::tries to manually gain shuttle control:: Alright, we need to destroy that. [19:55] Vogel! Are you qualified on weapons? [19:55] E> +taps+ Np.. ::start to be short in power but managed to give more that need to weapon:: [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] ::brings the ship around again, giving tactical plenty of time to take aim and destroy the Wraith:: [19:55] =.\ction= The Spectres move in to cover the Wraiths' escape from the strike craft as best they can. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] ::nods to Marcy:: Lieutenant. Do you need medical attention? [19:55] Well, sir, it was one of the electives I took in the academy. I got a B- [19:56] request action(people(savant))=withdraw [19:56] ::frowns and neals down next to her:: Are you alright? [19:56] ::nods tightly:: Time for your final exam. Take weapons, and clear me a path. +com+ All Wraiths, fall back for the rendezvous! [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] [describe(AdmiralKor, apology); describe(AdmiralKor,(Pfhor=(kill(people)(AdmiralKor)))))] [19:56] No, sir... I was lucky.. Did Smith, Ma`Aru, and Wilk make it off? [19:56] ::sends the shuttle flying into a sun:: [19:56] He's asking us to withdraw, Sir. [19:56] If action then action(sbutth)=NOT(attack(people(savant))) [19:56] He won't attack us if we withdraw. [19:56] All were accounted for. [19:56] ::nods and does so, firing phasers:: Mr. Farley, permission to contact Wraith Three... [19:56] Aye, sir. ::orientates himself to the control and begins firing:: =====> phfor [19:57] I don't see -- ::dodges another beam weapon:: -- how we have any choice, Commander Savant! We might not make it out of here alive! [19:57] =.\ction= Under fire from Wraith 2, the semi-intact but dieing Wraith 5 is destroyed, eliminating any intelligence the Hegemony might glean from its recovery. [19:57] ::Nods, releived, he slumped to the floor in a sitting position:: [19:57] Explain that to your new friend! [19:57] Go for it Daren. [19:57] ::fixes on wraith2: [19:57] Helm, bring us about, get us out of here. [19:57] I... ::continues coughing, spattering a bit of blood on her uniform:: can't breathe... [19:57] [define action(sbuuth,NOT attack) U action(withdraw)] [19:57] =.\ction= A series of secondary explosions begins ripping through the nearly-captured destroyer. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] ::fires on wraith 2:: [19:57] with pleasure sir... ::going into old fighter pilot habits, moving around in fast arc and spins:: [19:58] Status, commander? [19:58] Clayton> All green, sir. [19:58] =.\ction= A secondary shot lances by Wraith 2, nearly spearing her. [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] ::moves in zigzag formations mixing up directions and angles to keep from creating a pattern, getting the hell out of here as fast as one can in one peice:: [19:58] I'm gonna have to get those engineers to invent better phaser recharging. ::fires phasers on phfor:: ----> phfor. [19:58] ::glances around for a Medkit:: You'd better..ahh..lay down +taps+ Ma`Aru to Wraith 2 Bridge, medical emergency in transporter room [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] ::instinctively ducks as the blast rips by the ship, missing by metres:: What the hell? [19:58] ::turns to Marcy, reaching for a medical kit from under his chair:: [19:58] Helm, watch out for fire from the destroyer [19:58] =.\ction= MacArthur gets clear of the battle and withdraws from the system. [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] action(sbuuth)=NOT attack( people(savant)) [19:58] +com+ Stampfer, where are my charges? [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] ::frowns::: permission to dump reserve energy into the engines sir! they seem to not like us ::gunning off as fast as he can towards a clear point to warp out:: [19:59] +Com+ Wraith 1 to Wraith 3, Commodore...Sir, what of priority three? Scuttling the destroyer? All mission priorities appear within danger of massive failure. What's our current mission priority, sir? [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] He's decided to cease fire Sir. . . [19:59] Helm, evasive manouevers until we're cleare! [19:59] <> [19:59] +com+ Wraith 1... all Wraiths, first priority is getting out of here alive! Get clear and head for the rendezvous! [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] However, we have to cease fire as well. [20:00] ::continuing fancy flying as he moves the wraith away and near a clear point, dancing space to avoid fire:: [20:00] action (people(savant))=Not attack brothers(sbuuth) [20:00]