[19:03] There's one of our late-comers. I'll give the others another minute or so. [19:03] * LMWL_Serrold wonders where the bot is at. [19:03] He refuses to connect. [19:03] stupid bot [19:03] [19:03] *** Connect retry #477 praxis.kdfs.net (6667) [19:03] - [19:03] [19:03] *** Unable to connect (Connection refused) [19:03] damn those computers :/ [19:03] lol [19:03] wow 477 [19:04] #uss-coronado-ooc [19:04] #477? :P [19:04] not nearly as reliable as us other artificial intelligences [19:04] I'm trying every server/port combo I can think of. [19:04] back [19:04] welcome back ^_^ [19:04] Could Daren or I try to load him up? [19:05] *** tr`Gonk`e (CheeseTea@38be9aca.d022162.cable.ntl.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:05] *** LCTC_Drexler sets mode: +o tr`Gonk`e [19:05] We don't really have time, and the user list would be wrong. Don't worry about it. [19:05] *** tr`Gonk`e is now known as ObsGonk [19:05] thanks :) [19:05] *** ObsGonk sets mode: -o ObsGonk [19:05] Let's go ahead and get started. [19:05] *** Jester is now known as CMCO_LoraKor [19:05] *** Kari is now known as LCIO_Ma`Aru [19:05] woot [19:06] ATTEN-HUH! [19:06] * LMWL_Serrold pops sharply to attention. [19:06] ;-) [19:06] ::attn::::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::Attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: <<::smirks::>> [19:07] Greetings, everyone. :) First, a reminder: #uss- coronado-ooc [19:07] Second, a bit of a notice: we're going to be quitting a little early today, as there are a number of presentations to be made following the sim tonight. So, don't go anywhere after the sim ends. ;) [19:07] ::attn:: [19:07] ::attn:: [19:08] Here's tonight's sim briefing, brought to you by AOL... quite possibly the only ISP worse than the one I'm using tonight. ;) [19:08] Stardate 240206.10: "Will of the One", Part 1, by Aggie, teleplay by Jester. [19:08] SUMMARY: Not everyone agrees with the attack strategy... [19:08] It has now been 26 days since the Pfhor battleship left the Reor system, after giving the allies a 30 day deadline to join the Hegemony or be crushed by it. Demonstrations have begun on Reorsa and Meyer III, as those who favor a treaty at any cost make their voices heard. [19:08] Meanwhile, the commanding officers of the Starfleet ships have been sequestered in the Reorsan Ministry of Defense. Wild rumors are flying around the planet, with possibilities ranging from complete surrender of the planet to some kind of alien super-weapon under construction. [19:08] Anyone who knows what is actually going on isn't talking. What is known is that nearly every allied ship is being rushed through repairs before the deadline, and there are at least two crash programs in progress. Whatever the allies have in mind must be ready in four days... [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] Briefing complete. [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack ack [19:08] ack [19:09] * LMWL_Serrold acknowledges with as crisp a salute as one can manage with a mechanical arm. [19:09] ::raises:: [19:09] Mr. Alados? [19:09] What do you mean by "two crash programs"? [19:09] ack [19:09] * Savant salutes as well, noting how fluidly and perfectly one can accomplish a salute with a mechanical arm :p [19:09] ack [19:09] A crash program is a project to build something or install something in a hurry. [19:10] Oh, that kind of crash. Okay, gotchya [19:10] Quick, dirty. Just get it working, doesn't have to be pretty. ;) [19:10] A la Crash Course. [19:10] ::nods:: Any other questions? [19:10] ::raises:: [19:10] ((It never fails.. seven o'clock hits, the phone rings. I hate people -_-)) [19:10] Commander? [19:10] Where sould I start since missing last week? [19:10] <> [19:11] ((very tempted)) [19:11] You'll probably want to start on Coro. Which reminds me, Coro has already been through her own repairs/refit (sorta). We've had about a dozen large-scale false-matter generators brought aboard, plus a couple of extra workbees to get them installed into the hull. [19:12] However, none of the MRFs has the current capacity to get this job done, so we'll have to do it ourselves. ;) [19:12] delightful ^_^ [19:12] <> [19:12] <> [19:12] <> [19:12] We've also received 10 of the prototype "ansibles", more or less in crates, ready for installation in Coro, Kelaka, and whatever combination of smaller ships we want. [19:13] Again, work to be done on our own time. Feel free to draft people, Commander Farley. ;) [19:13] ::Raises:: [19:13] Cap'n Prescot? [19:13] "ansibles" sir? [19:13] ::raise:: [19:13] ::smirks:: [19:13] ::puts hand down:: [19:13] ::fell like there wont be time for holodeck this week...:: (w) Dam. [19:13] << http://everything2.com/ >> [19:13] <> [19:13] According to our Taer representative, an ansible is a device that allows instantaneous communications over a long distance. [19:14] However, our Taer representative is either unwilling or unable to say how it works. ;) [19:14] If there are no other questions...? [19:15] =-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-= [19:15] ::intend to find out how that device work to the point of meriting a promo << :) :) :) :) :) >> :: [19:15] ::Savant floated on the bridge, overseeing activities without generally getting involved. She seemed placid and collected despite the looming Pfhor deadline:: [19:15] [Alados SOUND] [19:15] ::grips a multitool between his teeth while he works on his back, using a different replicated tool on some circuitry underneath one of the false matter generators, a transparent shielding mask covering his face:: [19:15] << *> >> [19:15] ::in his usual location, on the bridge, monitoring the engineering console:: [19:15] 7H> ::sits in the 7th Heaven lounge, nursing yet another drink, his mechanical hand gripping it ever so lightly:: [19:15] CIC> ::sitting down at the Marine ops station on the bridge looking at a set of readings on some false battle:: [19:16] ::sits on the bridge, reading threw a number of reports on the preparations being made:: [19:16] E> ::walk in and go to the CEO office:: [19:16] CH> ::finishes checking in the crates of goodies:: [19:16] Cargo Bay1> ::scans some of the larger containers and crates that have recently be brought aboard:: These false-matter generators certainly have an 'odd' power signature... [19:16] 7H> ::rubs his hand across his scruffy jawline:: [19:17] CB1> ::notices Daren:: Hello sir. [19:17] ::sits at the helm, reading through a PADD on the current status of the ship's propulsion systems.:: [19:17] CB1> ::glances at Daren:: {{Odd?}} [19:17] *> ::closes up the access panel he's working on and pushes off with his legs, 'floating' on the anti-grav worksled to another panel on the underside of the generator before opening it and switching the multitools between his hand and his mouth:: [19:17] ::walks onto the bridge and heads to tactical 2:: [19:17] 7H> ::holds up the artificial appendage and shakes his head:: [19:18] ::takes note on his panel as yet another system is brought back online:: [19:18] E> ::can't find Farley:: Hum.. +taps+ Skylooker to LtCmdr Farley. [19:18] ::She crossed her arms and observed benignly... inwardly, she was thrilled. The prospect of instantly transmitting information across that scale of a distance was.. well, staggering, even more for the program than it was for the crew:: [19:18] CB1> ::nods:: Lieutenant Commander...Mr. Alados. Yeah odd, they're so unlike most starfleet power generation devices that I'm used to detecting, they're odd to me. [19:18] CIC> ::scratches his chin at the new data looking over advances from the enemy:: [19:18] CB1> +taps+ Farley here Sky [19:18] 7H> ::goes to take another sip of his drink only to discover that his glass is empty:: [19:18] *> ::wanders the ship's lower decks, lost in thought:: [19:18] CB1> ::eyes flare in amusement:: {{Much like my devices. They would fall into the "odd" category as well.}} [19:18] 7H> ::mutters:: When the hell did that happen? [19:19] E> +taps+ Lt Skylooker reporting for duty sir. ::smile:: So were should I help out? [19:19] ((BRB)) [19:19] CB1> ::turn to Farley:: Now that the checklist is complete and the inventory has been finished...have you had any thought as to the placement of these generators? [19:19] *> ::squints a little as a small spark showers his faceguard, but quickly cuts off the short and corrects the small power routing problem:: [19:19] ::Despite her thrill, it was only temporary, and the sense of doom was certainly closing in on her. She hated the Pfhor more than most, and their nearly certain victory chafed her. Not knowing what was going to happen was equally frustrating:: [19:19] ::runs a quick diagnostic in the recently reactivated system and sends down a report to the repair team:: [19:20] 7H> Barkeep! 'nother 'round uff the good th'tuff... [19:20] =.\ction= Another wave of shuttlecraft begin launching from the surface, heading for the nearby ships. [19:20] [SOUND] [19:20] CIC> ::plots counter-manuevers, simulating airstrikes reinforcements:: [19:20] CB1> ::turns to Daren:: I think we should set them up just as we would the normal shield generators. [19:20] 7H> ::doesn't even notice his slurred speech:: [19:20] CB1> ::closes up the access panel and pushes off again, sliding and poking his head out from under the generator to look up at Daren and Farley:: This one's ready to go ::through the multitool still in his mouth:: [19:21] ::thoughts turn to the upcoming deadline and the fact that he didn't know what was to happen:: [19:21] CB1> +taps+ Sky hold there til I can get a work list put together. [19:21] ::The hologram moved to sit down at the XO position of the conn, frowning at the hologramphic display of the system:: curiouser and curiouser... [19:21] ::simulates tactical response time:: [19:21] ::comes across a detailed report from some high up in the Reorsan Defense Command outlining a large number of possible Pfhor strategies for an invasion and potention weekpoints:: [19:21] E> +taps+ Understood. ::take back command of engineering:: [19:21] 7H> ::watches as the brakeeper eyes him and shakes his head:: [19:22] '((back)) [19:22] ::turns to the XO's position:: What would that be Commander Savant? [19:22] E> +taps+ Sky I almost forgot. We need to setup the new ansibles in all main ships. [19:22] 7H> I'm sorry, sir. But if you're going to keep drinking, I'm going to have to insist that you switch to synthehol. [19:22] E> +taps+ ansible?..::think:: [19:22] CB1> ::spins on the anti-grav worksled and disappears underneath another generator:: [19:22] 7H> ::grimaces and storms out of the lounge in a huff:: [19:23] CIC> ::plots in new numbers seeing the results if differant species like the meta join the fray, calculating casualties to marine detachments and then of local militias"" [19:23] ::she thought aloud for the edification of those on the bridge:: The Pfhor have an impeccable intelligence network. They should obviously see what's going on right now. [19:23] : [19:23] CB1> ::enters the cargo bay and takes a look around at the room, bustling with activity:: [19:23] CB1> ::nods:: There are twelve of the generators, it'll take some time to install all of them...I suggest you dispenrse them evenly throughout the ship starting in the saucer...once they are all installed we can decide which should be primarys and which to be secondarys in the event of failure... [19:23] CB1> ::notes Lora Kor's arrival:: {{Captain.}} [19:23] CB1> +taps+ I heard you there. The ansibles are a long range comm device. [19:23] CB1> ::notes Mr. Alados' presence and heads for him:: [19:24] I think your right. But they must now that their victory is almost assuredly confirmed. ::there, he had said what he feared:: I can see no way out of this other then death or domination. [19:24] 7*> ::rubs his temples as he slumps against the bulkhead:: Get a hold of yourself, Craig. [19:24] CB1> ::observes Lora Kor's obvious motion towards him and decides to lessen the distance, approaching Lora Kor as well; senses something on the Captain's mind:: {{How may I be of service?}} [19:24] E> +taps+ Ok, where is the Ansibles stock and where should I get them to? ::think that we have a How this work manual:: [19:24] CB1> ::from underneath a generator, out of view, listening to Daren and Farley as he continues working on the power routing circuitry:: We're gonna have to tear through the decks to get them into place unless we can modify the transporters to move them, [19:24] Indeed, but by now they certainly must see that we have no intention of surrender. What's staying their hand? [19:24] CB1> ::opens up a crate and pulls out one of the ansibles:: Now these...if I thought the false matter generators gave off odd signatures, these most certainly take the cake. [19:24] ::works on improving the tactical interface to improve response time:: [19:24] Perhaps they relish the idea of a fight? [19:25] CB1> ::smiles:: Funny you should put it that way, Mr. Alados. [19:25] CB1> ::hears Ironside on the rip and tear answer:: Don't we have a cargo transporter on board? [19:25] There is so much about their technology we do not understand. [19:25] ::The hologram frowned and stroked its' chin as the program pondered:: Something dreadfully important is missing. The Pfhor have had enough of fighting with us, they said so; otherwise they wouldn't have offered us peace [19:25] CIC> ::scans over the numbers inputting more variables on both sides:: [19:25] CB1> As a matter of fact, I'd like to know if you'd be interested in acting as our liaison to a... nearby alien species that we've contacted. [19:26] CB1> +taps+ Sky the ansibles are in Cargo Bay 1. [19:26] 7*> ::sighs:: What the hell is wrong with ya', kid? You'll beat this. The old man can't put you away for the rest of the time we're here, so it'll just be something mild. Right. My career's not over. It's just - taking a new direction. Yeah. THat's it. [19:26] CB1> We do ::slight sparking noise followed by a grunt and the sound of a tool dropping:: but I don't think these generators will take too lightly to being disassembled and reassembled without proper modification to the transporter sequence. [19:26] That is true now that you mention it. Perhaps they want us to resist so they can totally crush us? ::ponders all ideas aloud:: [19:26] CB1> ::looks over:: Ah yes, they are a bit big to fit in the turbolifts ::grins:: The cargo transporter will probably need to be modified to handle the intense matter load of the generators... [19:26] CB1> ::arches a hairless eyebrow:: {{I am of course honored to serve in any capacity where I may be useful.}} [19:26] E> +taps+ Then I'm on my way Cmdr ::Smile and leave engineering toward CB1> :: [19:26] they were on the verge of that a month ago, and yet stopped. That can't be it. [19:27] It must be something else.. something very important. [19:27] ::The hologram leaned back into the XO chair, frowning:: [19:27] CB1> ::turns to Daren:: The modification to the transporters shouldn't take to long, sir. [19:27] CB1> ::nods:: The species in question is currently in the midst of an on-going civil war. [19:27] 7*> ::makes his way down the corridor:: [19:27] I do not know either. Any ideas? [19:27] ::tests phaser capacitor charge:: [19:27] CB1> ::nods:: Get someone on it... [19:27] CB1> +taps+ Farley to Sky. [19:27] CB1> Already on it sir. [19:28] ::glances back at Savant.:: Maybe they're just toying with us... ::shrugs.:: [19:28] TL> ::moving to the CB1>:: +taps+ Go ahead. [19:28] I tend to agree with Lieutenant Wilk on that point. [19:28] CB1> ::eyes dim a bit upon hearing this:: {{A Civil War...}} ::thoughts momentarily wander to his own people, who might right now be involved in such a war:: {{Which side would I be dealing with?}} [19:28] CB1> It seems that the planet's leadership is seeking appeasement with the Hegemony, while the military caste is advocating conflict. [19:28] ::She began simply, the logical aspect of her environment shining through:: They are a race which is in the business of slaving, and they claim that we would make excellent companions, the first amonsgst their minions [19:28] 7*> ::enters a TL and slumps against the interior surface:: [19:28] CIC> ::sighs rubbing his forehead having been at this for quite some time:: (m) only so much we can be do before sheer numbers come into play [19:28] CB1> I need you to make a little detour. We need to get the cargo transporter modified to transport the new false matter generators. [19:28] CB1> ::slides out from underneath another generator:: Alright, that does it. They'll all take power from the primary EPS system now. ::sits up on the worksled and begins wiping his hands with a cloth:: [19:28] TL> ::sighs:: Dammit... [19:29] ::thinks:: It's almost like they know something about us and are afraid of what we might become. [19:29] TL> Please restate destination. [19:29] Therefore they apparently have a desire to see us subjucated; thus the request for peace and our surrender. [19:29] CB1> We've made contact with this species military. ::hands Alados a PADD:: [19:29] CB1> The ansibles are small enough to carry around but I'm not sure I understand...do we need one device per ship? If we install one on the bridge, I take it the bridge will be the only place from where we can send instateous communications....unless we someone link the internal comm system to it and use the ansible as a transciever array, if thats even possible. ::looks at the odd device:: [19:29] oh, I doubt that, Sir. If they were afraid of us we wouldn't be here right now ^_^ fear is a pwoerful motive. [19:29] TL> ::rolls his eyes:: Take me to the CIC. [19:29] CB1> ::glances at Alados and says quietly:: The representative is one Zandami ha-Loroh. [19:30] CB1> ::turns to Ironside:: While your down there sir. you think you could do the same to the ansibles? ::Smiles:: [19:30] CB1> ::accepts the PADD and skims through it quickly:: {{And what would you have me d--.}} ::looks up sharply:: [19:30] TL> Computer hold TL. +taps+ I see. Is there to be any interference from the generator? [19:30] CB1> He says he knows you. [19:30] ::nods:: No, if they were scared of us, they'd have wiped us out when they had the chance... [19:30] ::scrolls through the paper, idly noting a number of references to her own paper on the potential of the Pfhor's folding travel mechanism:: [19:30] TL> You are currently barred from the Command Information Center. [19:30] CB1> ::glances over at Alados, almost but not quite smirking:: [19:30] TL> Bridge? [19:30] TL> You are currently barred from the bridge. [19:30] therefore, they leave us to rebuild our defenses and clearly not surrender out of fear of exterminating us, their prize? [19:30] That's my point though. They want us as their number one minions to use that power for themselves. Perhaps my race thinks differnetly with regards to power but if I was in their shoes, so to speak, that's what I would do. [19:30] ::looks rather blandly at Farley:: You'll have to tell me exactly how to do that first, Mr. Farley. So far as I can see, that device is nothing more than a simple black box with no apparent power inputs, outputs, or even controls. [19:30] It seriously is almost as if they enjoy watching us scurry about attempting to mount a defense.... [19:31] CB1> ::the thought-words come out slowly, almost as if they're not really the primary focus:: {{Are you...saying that you've made contact with my people?}} [19:31] CB1> +taps+ No there should be no interference. [19:31] TL> ::sighs:: Upper Launch Bay? [19:31] TL> You are currently barred from the - [19:31] CB1> ::taps a nearby ansible:: Hello? Anyone hearing me on the other side of M64? Breaker - Breaker? [19:31] TL> Shut up. [19:31] <> [19:31] Perhaps it *is* only whimsy that drives their tolerance. Those we've spoken to seem quite amused at least. [19:31] ::enters the bridge and approaches Savant:: [19:31] Greetings. [19:31] CB1> ::nods:: It turns out that Loktai space is some 170 light-years west-southwest of here, on the southern border of Pfhor space. It's within the sphere of data that Jia Ron Drull transmitted. [19:31] ::The hologram smiled at Drexler:: Sieven ^_^ [19:31] That is true. ::pauses as Drexler arrives:: [19:31] Given past history, surely they know that, upon giving that ultimatum, we would work to defend, and not just surrender.. ::shrugs:: [19:32] TL> +taps+ Ok, I'm on my way to transporter room. Computer transporter room 1. ::move off:: [19:32] TL> ::thinks for a moment or two:: [19:32] CB1> A number of Loktai warships are en route. [19:32] CB1> ::turns to Daren:: Sir, all we need to do is connect it to the main communication array. [19:32] But based on your argument Lieutenant why not just exterminate us without making the offer? Commander Savant is correct. We are missing something in the big puzzle. [19:32] But if this is a game, they apparently do not value material loss greatly. We've damaged and destroyed a good number of their ships and resources. That in and of itself is unusual. [19:32] CB1> ::eyes flare brightly with hope for a moment, then suddenly grow dull:: {{Then my message did get through...and the result is civil war. Civil War!}} ::eyes flare in anger:: [19:32] CB1>::moves from wiping his hands to wiping the multitools, looking between Farley and Daren:: Neat trick that will be, considering there aren't any connection ports. [19:33] TR#1> ::enter in:: Transporter Chief, mind if I take your station? ::see him nods and move:: Thanks. [19:33] ::The hologram gestured to the CO chair, which was currently unoccupied:: Have a seat, Sieven, we're discussing Pfhor psychology. [19:33] TL> Take me to Deck 9. Any approved location. [19:33] CB1> From what Zandrami has told us, it's a remarkable civil Civil War, if so. There's no question there is implacable hatred on both sides. But they're also being remarkably pragmatic about the situation. [19:33] TL> ::smiles as the TL begins to move:: [19:33] Perfect. ::there was something different in his eyes, but not readily so. He takes a seat.:: [19:33] ::nods slightly at Savant.:: Perhaps their mindset is similar to that of the Borg... Losses in the extreme are acceptable. [19:34] CB1> ::shrugs:: If you say so, ::looks at another end of the ansible:: Did someone misplace the manual for these things? [19:34] I have not had a chance to study the borg. Are they similiar to the Pfhor? [19:34] ::goes back to trieing to optimize the interface:: [19:34] CB1> ::"voice" dripping with irony:: {{It is the Loktai way.}} [19:34] ::She frowned a moment before commenting:: A comparison between them and the Borg is fitting I think, and not misplaced. [19:34] Perhaps. Perhaps not. [19:34] 9> ::arrives on deck 9 and begins looking around:: [19:34] CB1> ::gets up off the worksled and stands:: You may want to speak with Mr. Drull about that. Excuse me. ::walks past Daren and Farley, moving towards Alados and the Commodore:: [19:35] TR#1> ::try to get the targeter scanner to lock on one of the generator..:: Hum.. ::make it a wider targeted area..:: Here. [19:35] =.\ction= A pair of Boratis starships decloak on the outer edges of the Reor system and begin the long fall sunward. [19:35] [SOUND] [19:35] Both have a hegemoniacal bent, both are domineering and enslaving, and both I feel are ultimately self-defeating. [19:35] The Borg were not driven by domination. [19:35] The Borg are driven by a need to better themselves through subjugation... [19:35] CB1> ::nods and looks over at Alados:: Do you know this Zandrami? Can he be trusted? [19:35] From what little I do now the Borg were only interested in perfection, were they not? [19:35] <> [19:35] They search for perfection. Their dominance only allows them to better achieve perfection. [19:36] *** Obs_Farrell (CptFarrell@33f0f94f.1f5b825b.ipt.aol.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:36] *** LCTC_Drexler sets mode: +o Obs_Farrell [19:36] That does not sound like the Phfor. [19:36] ::mechanically and with precision:: +taps+ Savant to Captain Lora Kor, two Boratis starships incoming from the Oort cloud, vector oh-two- eight-mark-nine-one. [19:36] TR#1> +taps+ Sky to Farley, I have a lock on one of the generator. Orders? [19:36] *** Obs_Farrell sets mode: -o Obs_Farrell [19:36] The Pfhor seem to be looking for conquest. They have a clear determination who is inferior to whom. [19:36] ::nods:: Perhaps to an extent the Pfhor already see themselves as perfection? And thus enjoy watching their "lessers" fret over them? ::shrugs slightly.:: [19:36] 9> ::wanders the deck a bit before approaching the two guards outside of the bridge:: [19:36] CB1> +taps+ Very well, Savant. Any signs of Pfhor warships in sensor range? [19:36] CB1> ::stops at a polite distance from Alados and LoraKor, tossing the work cloth over his shoulder:: [19:36] But again the question comes back to why give us a chance to urrender when if they attack enmasse they could easily defeat us? [19:37] I feel the comparison between Pfhor and Borg is perhaps closer than we feel. Their subjects are so much material to be used on their quest for domination; and perfecting is the domination of all things. [19:37] CB1> +taps+ ACK Sky hold right for a second I'll let you know where the first one goes. Then we'll need a team there to hook it up. [19:37] CIC> ::goes back to fine tuning on some tactic or another, catching bits and peices of the coversation in the bridge:: [19:37] 9> At ease, gentlemen. I just need to check on something, then I'll be gone. [19:37] +taps+ negative, Captain. Aerospace Control has all the systems' flight districts fully registered; nothing unusual. Over. [19:37] CB1> ::steadies himself and focuses on the issue at hand:: {{Zandrami and I learned how to fly Kabidaju together. Those are my people's primary manned fighter. He is a good soldier and believes in truth and honor.}} [19:37] CB1> +taps+ Understood. Thank you, Commander. [19:38] TR#1> +taps+ Ok. ::wish he were helping on those long range comm device..:: [19:38] +taps+ You're very welcome, Captain ^_^ Out. [19:38] CB1> ::turns to Daren:: Sir, we are ready to start transporting generators. [19:38] 9> Sorry, Captain Serrold. We're not allowed to let you in for any reason. The only ones who can override that are the Commodore, the Colonel, or Commander Daren. [19:38] ::looks at Thoughts:: We kill someone who could make their domination skills more complete by alliance? [19:38] <> [19:38] CB1> ::turns back to Alados and nods:: All right. Report to the Ministry of Defense, Vice Admiral Aldur's office, tomorrow morning at 9:30 ship's time. [19:39] CB1> ::turns to Farley:: I'd say the priorities for the ansibles to be installed would be this: two on Coronado a primary and a back-up in the event of a failure and one on Kelaka. The next three I would install is our larger more productive shuttlecraft. That leaves four unused, for now. We can sort them out later [19:39] It's the inherent lack of freedom that I find so unappealing, Sieven. [19:39] CB1> You'll be working with Aldur and a representative from the Reorsan civilian government. [19:39] I think we are more of a threat to them than they let on. [19:39] 9> Right. And if I need to speak with the Commodore? [19:39] If we were interested in an alliance we would have offered as such right from the start. They must realize that. It just doesn't make any sense. [19:39] CB1> {{One question, sir. Did Zandrami mention what size force they were bringing?}} [19:39] 9> Then you make an appointment, sir. [19:39] CB1> You should also be advised... the Vice Admiral is a bit concerned about this contact. Feels it's a bit too... convenient. [19:39] 9> And where is the Commodore right now? [19:40] ::She raised a hand:: For us to be good subjects, we first have to learn to fear our masters. The reciprocity of a good relationship will come later; it is fear of retribution that keeps a servant in line. [19:40] 9> I'm not authorized to dispense that information to you, sir. [19:40] ::The hologram smiled:: well, in most cases. [19:40] CB1> Sir, Do you want the generators in place before the ansibles? [19:40] TR#1> ::to the transporter chief:: May be you can assist me by monitoring this console and that one as well. ::point them out as the chief take position and nodS:: [19:40] CB1> ::nods:: Fifteen of their carriers, a specialized ship of some kind, plus a number of fighters. Why? [19:40] 9> ::shakes his head:: And the computer...? [19:40] 9> It won't allow you that information either, Captain. [19:40] ::nods:: They're interested in our technology to an extent, perhaps? We ARE a threat to their domination, so they offer us the chance to either join them so they can learn about it, or they annihilate us? [19:40] CB1> ::to Farley:: Begins dispersing the Generators to thein installation points, ::hands Farley a PADD of the proposed locations:: from there teams can integrate them into the ship easily going from location to location [19:41] 9> ::sighs:: Riiiight. Okay, then. [19:41] I still don't understand their motives though. We have shown that we don't fear them and we have shown them that given time we can bloody their noses so to speak. [19:41] CB1> You may need to rearrange some of the existing hardware in some places on the ship... [19:41] i doub our technology is of much interst to them; the diversity of this galaxy is significant and would allow them any opportunity to learn. Their technology surpasses ours in most regards, in any case. [19:41] CB1> {{Perhaps. I will be as...}} ::eyes flare with subdued amusement:: {{...pragmatic as possible.}} ::nods at the mention of the force:: {{Then we shall have a vast amount of firepower to aid us. A single carrier, Captain, and its automated fighters can lay waste to a fortified base. 15 are nearly unstoppable.}} [19:41] 9> ::mutters something about overreacting as he makes his way to a TL:: [19:41] I don't understand their motives. Then again, I often don't understand organics in a general sense, so perhaps this is undurprising. [19:41] CB1> ::takes the PADD:: Yes, sir [19:41] ::glances over at the holotank, introspective:: [19:42] ((unsurprising, even)) [19:42] CB1> ::looks over his shoulder at Daren and Farley for a moment, checking on their progress before returning to patiently waiting:: [19:42] CB1> The generators are the larger priority...I believe I can handle installing the primary ansible myself. It's worth a shot. [19:42] CB1> +taps+ Sky I'm sending you the locations for the generators. ::sendsd the info:: [19:42] ::She leaned her head over to Drexler beside her, speaking in a more conspiratorial tone:: The borg menace raises its ugly head even far from home, doesn't it? [19:43] I sometimes forget that you are not Human Commander. That gives us something in common. I still struggle to understand humans even after all these years. [19:43] CB1> Except by the Pfhor. They confirm that the Hegemony has determined a way to disable false matter generators remotely. [19:43] 9> ::leans against a bulkhead and idly taps his mechanized fingers on the panels:: [19:43] CB1> Including the ones that your people use as shields for their largest ships. [19:43] The same could be said for the Borg however, their technology is far beyond that of the Federation in most respeects, yet they still held an interest in conquering the Federation. [19:43] Perhaps it is a certain aspect of us which interests the Pfhor... [19:43] ::turns back to Savant, giving her a briefly fierce glance, one of vengeance and one of frustration, and then glances at Thoughts with a stolid expression:: Nor am I human, lieutenant. [19:43] TR#1> ::receved the info:: +taps+ I got it, starting transport now. ::start energizing the first generator with soem engineering equipement to temporairly lock the generator to the deck:: [19:43] And as far as you now they still haven't. [19:44] ::She smiles lightly at Thoughts:: I try to avoid seeming *too* human, Sir. That's why I tend to float, and behave oddly. I choose it to keep that distinction ^_^ [19:44] CB1> ::nods, considering this:: {{The carriers will have the advantage of range. Should the specialized vessel you mentioned be what I suspect it is, then their lack of shields may not be a problem.}} [19:44] I'm sorry Sir. ::said to Drexler:: [19:44] ::shakes head:: It's all right. There are very few discernable differences. [19:44] 9> ::throws his head back and snarls:: God! This is driving me nuts! [19:44] CB1> ::nods:: However, since you're our resident expert in this technology, I'd like you to determine how the Pfhor are able to remotely affect false matter generators. [19:44] But I would like to think my species has less of an ego. [19:44] ::The hologram extended a hand, a borg cube floating above it; an object to ponder and focus the programs' thoughts about:: [19:45] CB1> +taps+ Also get team on the generators to get them hooked up and on-line. [19:45] CB1> Pull together whomever you might need to investigate this. Perhaps Commander Savant or Commander Drexler. [19:45] Not all humans have large egoes, sir. ::she smiles slightly.:: [19:45] ::pulls up some records on the borg for some "light" research:: [19:45] CB1> ::moves over to the captains position:: Sir. [19:45] CB1> ::picks up one of the ansibles from earlier:: I'm going to head out to Deck Nine with this, keep me updated on the progress of the installations... [19:45] TR#1> +taps+ I'm currently sending info to engineering about it Cmdr. ::do so and start transport the second and so on to the last of them onthe list:: [19:46] CB1> ::nods:: {{I will do my best, Captain.}} [19:46] ::smiles at Wilk:: No, not all. [19:46] ::closes the report and yawns, glancing at a clock before deciding to head to the, uh, head:: [19:47] CB1> Thank you, Mr. Alados. Vice Admiral Aldur will be expecting you sometime ealry tomorrow. [19:47] ::she comments idly as she thinks:: Though, you must admit that humans can have a singularily difficult time, as a species, of subordinating themselves before a cause; which would be the heart of ego. [19:47] CB1> ::nods:: {{I will contact Commanders Drexler and Savant immediately.}} [19:47] CB1> ::nods:: [19:47] CB1> ::pulls the cloth off his shoulder and begins to wipe his hands again as Alados and the Commodore appear to be finishing up:: [19:47] They also have a problem not being in the middle of the affairs of those they are in contact with. [19:48] ::pauses for a moment:: According to some friends of mine planetside there is much the same type of discussions going on. One of the oddest rumours that's going around is the recent discovery by the USS Odyssey about possible genetic modification of the coords before we learned how to form braids. This would have been in ancient times. I wonder if this is connected to the Phfor's offer somehow. ::pauses:: I wish they would r [19:48] For that reason, we have the Federation. [19:48] 9> ::punches a bulkhead - with his right hand - and realizes that he has managed to put a sizable dent in the plating:: [19:48] *> ::enters TL with an ansible:: Deck Nine! [19:48] *> ::steps out of the bridge, glances sideways at the guards there, and walks down the corridor:: [19:48] 9> ::frowns:: Well... crap. [19:49] CIC> ::continues to pour over the information:: [19:49] ::She frowns and leans on the armrest of her chair, tapping her chin and wondering aloud:: The watchers... what they make, they can also unmake... [19:49] +Taps+ Daren to Lieutenat Commander Ma'aru...how's your current work schedule? [19:49] They assume the watchers have made us? [19:49] CB1> ::notes Ironside and gives him a questioning look:: Thank you, Mr. Alados. That will be all. [19:49] ::Her brows knit, and she comments:: I fear we are front line participants in a war of the gods. [19:49] CB1> Sir, we have began the generator placement and Daren has taken the main ansible with him and we'll be putting a secondary one on board witht he rest on the Kelka nad the shuttles that will handle the size. [19:50] CB1> ::nods:: +taps+ {{Alados to Commanders Drexler and Savant. If you are not otherwise engaged, please meet me...}} ::thinks:: {{...in the conference lounge.}} [19:50] 9> ::looks around to make sure no one noticed the impact he made on the bulkhead and starts to wander off:: [19:50] ::an odd thought occurs after a moment of reflextion:: Not you Commander Drexler. The braids I think. What if the Phfor modified the coord genetics to evolve into the braids? [19:50] ::Savant, of course, having no telepathic ability whatsoever, nor having a mind to connect with as such, she didn't respond to Alados's call:: [19:50] *** [CROP_Tlaloco] (tlaloco@231698ba.3f38bee0.east.verizon.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:50] *** LCTC_Drexler sets mode: +o [CROP_Tlaloco] [19:50] +taps+ ::frowns, running through a list of adjectives:: Currently...manageable, sir [19:50] ((Heya Loco ^_^)) [19:50] *> [19:51] <[CROP_Tlaloco]> <> [19:51] CB1> ::inclines his head slightly as he approaches:: I'm curious, Captain. Have you had the opportunity to review Savant's transcripts and recordings of the incident on the Thistle....on the projected planet? [19:51] TR#1> ::scan to see if all went well:: +taps+ SKy to Farley, All generator are in place and engineering team are converging to them as we speak. [19:51] ::hears his commbadge beep and thinks he hears whispering:: +taps+ Hello? [19:51] 9> ::notices Ma`Aru wandering down the corridor and jogs to catch up:: [19:52] *> ::reaches the door to the head and pauses, waiting for Daren's responce:: [19:52] CB1> +taps+ Good work Sky. I need you to get one of these ansibles down in engineering and hooked up as a secondary to the main one on the bridge. [19:52] TL> +taps+ Excellent, I'm on my way to deck nine right now with one of the new ansibles, we're going to try to figure out how to install it....it should be quite a puzzle ::grins:: [19:52] 9> ::smiles lopsidedly and then realizes where she's heading:: [19:52] ::She cocks an eyebrow at Drexlers' behaviour but says nothing:: [19:52] 9> ::steps back out of sight:: [19:53]