[19:01] Well, we're missing Thompson. I think I'll give him another minute, then we'll go. [19:01] * CCC is now known as LCen_Farley [19:01] * Daren|food is now known as Daren [19:01] * Daren is now known as CPCO_Daren [19:02] lol sorry for the tardiness...my cat is carrying a mouse around the house :) [19:02] 8:O !!! [19:02] * Kath (Kath@3702296a.3231975e.jan.bellsouth.net) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:02] * Marcy is now known as LTtc_Marcy [19:02] ROFL [19:02] LOL! [19:02] it's still alive and now being chased around the basement, it got free when he let it go briefly :) [19:02] * Aggie|AFK (christianc@1908d3ef.1da97c9.df46914.2e099bf0X) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:02] Its all quite fascinating to watch :) [19:02] * Savant tries to follow that up with something witty, but doesn't need to [19:03] I'll BRB, gotta do one chore REAL quick. :P [19:03] No, your response worked fine for me. ;) [19:03] thought so ^_- [19:03] Well, run, Wilk! Run! [19:03] * Kath (Kath@3702296a.3231975e.jan.bellsouth.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:03] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Kath [19:03] Computer recognizes Kath. Authorization codes enabled. [19:03] Kath = Lieutenant Kathleen Hammond, Chief Science Officer. [19:03] "Run, Run like hell" [19:03] * Kath (Kath@3702296a.3231975e.jan.bellsouth.net) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:04] * ObsJohn (Mr_John@24862c5a.10acf436.mia.bellsouth.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:04] * Jester is now known as CMGC_LoraKor [19:04] * Kari is now known as LCIO_Ma`Aru [19:04] * rev is now known as CROP_Tlaloco [19:04] Places, people. Places! ::claps hands:: [19:04] * Daren2 (~chris_can@36df8733.241b33b.dyn.optonline.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:04] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +o Daren2 [19:04] Computer recognizes Daren2. Authorization and command codes enabled. [19:04] * Sonya is now known as CREN_Oswald [19:04] * CPCO_Daren (~ccatt@36df8733.241b33b.dyn.optonline.net) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:04] * Daren2 is now known as CPCO_Daren [19:04] ::pulls the masking tape marks off the floor:: ;) [19:04] ::stares blandly at the Commodore:: [19:04] ::uses her best commanding voice:: I want you in your seats now! [19:04] #uss-coronado-ooc [19:05] Indeed, #uss-coronado-ooc Thanks for the reminder. :) [19:05] * CREN_Oswald has gotten very good at commanding lately... [19:05] ::looks forward to mid-July ;):: [19:05] Any time you're ready, Captain. [19:05] LCARS, let's roll! [19:05] * CoroLCARS =/\= 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: +mt [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::Attn:: [19:05] * Kath (Kath@3702296a.3231975e.jan.bellsouth.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:05] * Fox is now known as ObsFox [19:05] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Kath [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] * Shadow-FjP is now known as LMCC_Prescot [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] * McC is now known as Alados [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] Well, we've already had our exchange of the week, but let's have us a sim anyway. ;) [19:06] lol. [19:06] Welcome, everyone. :) Here's the briefing: [19:06] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:06] Stardate 240206.24: "Will of the One", Part 3, by Aggie, teleplay by Jester. [19:06] SUMMARY: Delicate negotitations. Which is, of course, why Coro gets to handle them. [19:06] It has now been 28 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. [19:06] 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. [19:06] In the meantime, Coro has another problem to deal with: a religious schism among the Apori. An Apori cult has been attacking other allied ships. We managed to rescue U.S.S. Swiftsure from the system, but the overall problem of the cult and how to deal with them remains... [19:06] Briefing complete. [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ackety ack [19:07] * ObsJohn (Mr_John@24862c5a.10acf436.mia.bellsouth.net) has left #uss- coronado [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] * Kath (Kath@3702296a.3231975e.jan.bellsouth.net) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:07] As stated above, it's been about two days IC since the last sim. Fraser, you're still out of uniform. ;) [19:07] Any questions while the Colonel gets dressed? [19:07] ::raises:: [19:08] Mr. Alados? [19:08] * LCTC_Drexler turns his head. [19:08] * Fraser is now known as COMC_Ironside [19:08] How far away, at this point, is the Loktai task force? [19:08] ::grins:: In communications range. ;) [19:08] ::raises again:: [19:08] ::raises:: [19:09] ::chuckles:: Sorry, couldn't resist. They're far enough away that they're not a factor for purposes of this sim, unless you want to talk to them. [19:09] Did you have another question? [19:09] Yes. Has any progress been made on combatting the Pfhor ability to deactivate FM shields? [19:09] We're still not sure how they manage to shut down FM projectors, no. And I haven't seen anybody work on it in-sim yet. ;) [19:09] Wouldn't we have to know how they do it before we can counter that ability? :-) [19:10] Indeed, Colonel. Commander Tlaloco? [19:10] Sir, how many Apori are currently aboard the Coronado (in Medbay or whereever) [19:10] Zero, that I'm aware of. [19:11] We have braids on board. Is that what you mean? [19:11] no, I mean when we went on the rescue mission... We didn't beam anyone over? [19:11] Not from the Apori ships, no. [19:12] We beamed over Camelynians from the damaged destroyer, plus the severely injured from Swiftsure. [19:12] No Apori among them. [19:12] OK. But we did beam over a trill. [19:12] Right. Swiftsure's XO. [19:12] The rescue was on Swiftsure, not an Apori ship...we're holding position on the edge of the system at the moment...or when we ended last week anyway [19:12] ::nods at Daren:: [19:12] (( back )) [19:12] just checking. Thanks. [19:12] np Any other questions? [19:12] ::raises:: [19:12] Commander Farley? [19:13] Are we still on Swiftsure? [19:13] Up to you. Depends on how much time you want to spend getting them up and running again. [19:13] ok [19:13] One last note: I'd like to thank Aggie for the notes that made this sim possible. :) Thanks, Aggie. :) [19:14] :;raises her hand:: [19:14] However, I do have a bit of an amusing warning: about 10 minutes into this sim, we're going to reach the point where Aggie's notes ended, [19:14] At least he was bowing to reality. ;) [19:14] LOL! [19:14] lol... [19:14] hehe sounds like Aggie to me :) [19:14] Commander Oswald, a question? [19:15] where should I start? [19:15] Very much up to you. :) [19:15] If there's nothing else...? [19:15] OK, sim time. :) [19:15] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] =.\ction= Coronado, Swiftsure, Monique Lehman-DuLac, and a pair of Camelynian destroyers continue to patrol about a half light-year outside Pitstop. [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] M>::checks on symbiont:: readings are holding steady, but I dont know how long it can go without implanting. [19:16] Q> ::sits in his quarters before a work desk, studiously going over log readings from previous engagements with Pfhor warships, trying to find out something about the deactivation of the FM shields:: [19:16] ::Savant had been somewhat reclusive the past few days. The program had been busy on all manner of things. Primarily had been the puzzle of the Apori, and how to properly control this new wild element. However, how to defeat the Pfhor and fortify the Fleet defences were also principal on her mind:: [19:16] * LCen_Farley is now known as [LCen_Farley] [19:16] ::steps out of the ready room and onto the bridge:: What's the latest on the status of the Apori ships in the system? ::looks to Commander Drexler:: [19:17] <[LCen_Farley]> E> ::gets the engineering crew that is left up to speed on the repairs:: [19:17] ::Overall, however, she had simply been too immersed to bother. the past few days she had been going over the wealth of information provided by the ansibles; the program had extended its tendrils across the fleet, wherever she could reach:: [19:17] Q> ::wake up in a hurry and hit his *!@# head on the roof...:: [19:17] ::going over a few things here and there on the Mission Ops console, monitoring COMM traffic in the area trying to pick something up from the Apori:: [19:17] CIC> ::leans over the edge of one of the holographic tables, silently and steadily viewing the small group of allied vessels' course around the system, and the goings on within the system:: [19:17] +taps+ computer, please locate Lora Kor. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] Q> ::plays a segment of log-file where a Camelynian vessel's shields drop inexplicably, presumably due to Pfhor meddling; rewinds it, plays it back slower, this time displaying full-spectral data:: [19:18] <[LCen_Farley]> E> ::there aren't many left for engineers but they will make it:: [19:18] Q> .......NOT AGAIN !!!!! ::go and put on his uniform...:: [19:18] =.\ction= The computer announces Lora Kor's presence on the turbolift a couple of seconds before it opens and he steps onto the Bridge. [19:18] ::smirks looking over his console. He heard his bro was going out on patrol again, this time, it woulden't be staight into Tarndare...:: <<;)>> [19:18] *>::finishes arranging her refurnished quarters and then heads down to main engineering:: [19:18] ::looks at Daren from the secondary tactical console, and begins to respond, but glances at the commodore's arrival:: [19:18] ::Savant announces, though the hologram wasn't presence:: Commodore on the bridge! [19:18] ::enters the Bridge, apparently looking for someone:: [19:18] ::sits at the Intel Station looking through a number of different sensor scans on the Pitstop system:: [19:18] ::stands as the Commodore enters:: sir [19:19] ::spots Daren, then nods at Savant:: As you were. [19:19] * Aggie|AFK (christianc@112cbe95.1df4f87e.a8c8d76.10acf436X) has joined #uss-coronado [19:19] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Aggie|AFK [19:19] ::taps on the helm console, glancing up at the holotank and over her shoulder towards Lora Kor:: [19:19] * Aggie|AFK is now known as LMWL_Serrold [19:19] +taps+ Fleet Captain, LoraKor. I need some information. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] ::turns to the turbolift:: Commordore...::nods and steps closer to the Tactical Console... [19:19] ::Savants' hologram wasn't present at that point; Savant in fact had barely noticed Lora entering. The routine that had her announce his arrival on the bridge was automatic:: [19:19] <[LCen_Farley]> E> ::talking to the crew:: Alright people you have all main power and engines up and running. Just a few minor repairs are left in the secondary systems. [19:19] M>::feeling odd with that title:: [19:20] ::nods to the flag officer quietly:: Commodore. ::looks to the captain:: I'm working on a more organized report and overview of the last 25 hours, sir. It should be done soon. [19:20] +taps+ Stand by a moment, Commander. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] CIC> ::taps a few commands into the holotable console and alters the perspective of the display, focusing in on the various Apori vessels clustered throughout the system, his mind slowly going over his encounters with the Apori, and trying to get a decent picture of what exactly was going on around the planet:: [19:20] Q> ::Stares out into space, his thoughts a clutter:: [19:20] CIC> ::Savant appeared beside the holotank and Ironside in CIC, crossing her arms and pondering the displays as well:: [19:20] >::truns it over in his mouth:: fleet captain, sir - Your big cheese- nah. [19:20] E>::enters engineering and checks up on what her teams are doing then goes to her office and picks up the closest padd and begins reading:: [19:20] ::nods:: Very well...let me know the moment its completed. [19:21] Q> ::not spotting anything on the first pass, runs it through several filters and examines the log again:: [19:21] <[LCen_Farley]> E> You have it under control here, so I'm heading back to the Coronado. If you need anything just give us a ring. ::parts ways and heads to the transporter room:: [19:21] ::sees the Commodore take a call and sits back down as he passes going back to his silent task:: [19:21] Q> ::go to the door and esitate to go throught it.. since last time he hit his head while waking up.. the door didn't opened...:: Ah !!! ::walk out without problem.. and head for engineering:: [19:21] CIC> ::acknowledges Savant, but not with much more than a flick of the eyes in her direction before straightening and crossing his arms, rubbing his chin:: [19:21] ::switches from a reading from the Coro's LORASON arrays to one distinctly recognizable as coming from a Camelynian ship:: [19:21] <[LCen_Farley]> E> ::enters TL:: Transporter room 1 [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] Q> ::squeezes his hand tightly, the mechanical parts digging into one another:: [19:22] *> ::enter TL:: Engineering. [19:22] M>::Looks at the symbiant:: {{can you hear me?}} [19:22] +taps+ Bridge to Engineering, whats the status on the Engineering away team? Have they returned to the ship as of yet? [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] E>::gets up again and starts walking to the turbolift while still reading:: [19:22] CIC> ::She had her arms crossed as well, pondering the view; r at least looking over the sensor logs while the hologram enjoyed the view.:: Religion can be such trouble, can't it Sir? [19:22] E>+taps+ nope, they like it over there more... more to fix.. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] <[LCen_Farley]> TL> ::enters TR1:: Hello ensign. ::says to the transporter operater:: [19:22] ::checks over his console checking out ship movments on long range sensors:: [19:22] Q> ::squeezes his tears back, fighting with his own soul over the choices he's made:: [19:23] ::nods quietly, looking down at the console's displays:: [19:23] TL> ::TL stop and See the CEO:: Hi ma'am.. [19:23] CIC> It can. ::pauses:: But it can also be a powerful beacon of hope. [19:23] <[LCen_Farley]> TR1> +com+ Farley to Coronado. Away team ready to return. [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] CIC> I agree. It's unfortunate that something designed for inspiration and the broadening of minds can lead to such ignorance. [19:24] Q> ::furrows his brow, eyes glowing in frustration, sifting through computer records and subspace readings from the same flight log, finding nothing really unusual:: [19:24] Q> Computer... ::speaks hurriedly, thoughts running together:: computer, begin recording personal log, Captain Craig Serrold, SFMC. [19:24] E>:;looks up and smiles at Sky:: good morning Sky, you have main engineering... I'm gonna go see what trouble I can dig up... [19:24] COMPUTER> Q> Working. [19:24] E>:;enters the turbolift and orders it to the top of the ship:: [19:24] +Com+ Permission granted Away Team...has Swiftsure gotten a hold of its own Engineering problems? [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] E> Yes ma'am. ::walk around engineering.. searching for something.:: [19:25] CIC> ::twitches his mouth off kilter slightly:: However unfortunate these Apori views might be, we must be careful not to deride them simply due to their inconvenience to ourselves. [19:25] ::walks slowly around the Bridge, hands clasped behind his back, apparently lost in thought:: [19:25] ::sighs:: computer, access data on trill physiology. [19:25] *>:;walks around the ship noting stuff on a padd, eventually making her way to the command bridge:: [19:25] CIC> ::sighs, mutters:: However tempting that might be. [19:25] Q> ::considers something else and begins looking for any tell- tale signs of telepathy or telekinesis:: [19:25] ::superimposes part of the first set of data on top of the second and running the entire process through a few filters, attempting to extrapolate the few blindspots in the image:: [19:26] <[LCen_Farley]> TR1> ::gets team on the pad:: +com+ They are mopping up the last of the repairs. But if they get into it heavy, there aren't enough engineer's to go around. If you know what I mean. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] CIC> I don't deride species, Sir; individuals at times, but i've never been prone to stereotyping. ::She arched an eyebrow a little:: Are you a religious man, Sir? [19:26] ::stands up and directs the following to Marcy:: Lieutenant, I'm running the report through the log system, be sure the captain gets it when it's finished please. I'll be back shortly. [19:26] * Kath (Kath@3231975e.33b18cfd.jan.bellsouth.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:26] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Kath [19:26] <[LCen_Farley]> TR1> ::gets onto the pad:: [19:26] CIC> ::She knew the answer to her question, already, but it would be impolite to seem so, and let him answer it at his own time.:: [19:26] Q> Personal log, Craig Serrold, SFMC. This is my final entry as a member of Coronado's crew. I - have done too much wrong, though I've always strived to do right. I want to leave - I have to leave. [19:26] :;enters the bridge and mutters about how nothing on the ship is very broke as she goes over to the engineering station:: [19:26] * Kath is now known as LtSI_KathHammond [19:26] Q> The greater good. That's why I'm out here, right? [19:26] Aye aye, sir. ::prepares to put the data on the PADD and take it to Daren:: [19:26] ::looks over at Oswald as she enters:: commander [19:27] ::saunters to a stop between Drexler and Marcy:: Is it here yet? [19:27] ::just can't get comfortable::{{I feel as big as a house}} [19:27] ::pauses a moment, as if he forgot what he was going to do, then turns and bumps into the commodore:: [19:27] +Com+ ::nods:: Sounds good Mr. Farley...::turns to Marcy:: Have the transporter Chief bring the Away Team home... [19:27] CIC> ::is quiet for an uncharacteristically amount of time:: Once. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] ::steps back:: Oh, sorry, sir. [19:27] ::takes a step back, chuckling:: No problem, Commander. Is it here yet? [19:27] It, sir? [19:27] <[LCen_Farley]> TR1> +com+ Ready to beam over. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] :;goes over to prescot:: have you noticed anything broke? [19:28] Hm. I'll take that as a no. [19:28] Q> I - I dunno. After all we've been through, it feels as if leaving is betraying Starfleet, Coronado, even Commodore LoraKor and Colonel Ironpants - er, Ironside. [19:28] +taps+ Bridge to transporter room 3. Beam the away team back... [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] E> ::Can't seems to find something up to do, either can't concentrate....:: [19:28] Ok. symbionts live for thousands of years, but Trills are shorter-lived. Got it. [19:28] ::raises a brow:: the false matter shields took a few good hits... maybe theres some stress on the generators or projectors? [19:28] You and I need to have a talk at some point, Commander. Are you going to have some time free? [19:28] ::takes a seat in the Command Chair mulling over a PADD that he has been carrying around for a day or two now:: [19:28] ::frowns:: too much like thinking... [19:28] <[LCen_Farley]> TR1> ::beams over to Coronado's TR3:: [19:28] Q> But if I stay... what good will I be doing here? No one will let me do what I can, what I know is right. I have to leave. Don't I? [19:29] * [LCen_Farley] is now known as LCen_Farley [19:29] TRChief> TR1> ::engerizes:: I've got them... [19:29] ::takes an extra second to regard the captain with a confused look, then listens to him:: I can make time, sir. ::looks at him oddly, wondering what he'd want to talk about in his free time:: [19:29] CIC> ::she smiled a little and pondered the display, not looking over at him; the anonymity it afforded him was comfortable, she imagined, and she didn't want to make him uncomfortable:: Religion is a difficult thing to quantify. Believing in some prenatural force is almost intrinsic to life, i've found. It may even be its defining point. [19:29] ::runs checks on the dbase:: [19:29] Hmmm...after 83 hours, neither Trill or Symbiont can survive without each other. [19:29] TR3> ::steps off the pad with the rest of the team:: It's good to be home! [19:29] =.\ction= The Engineering Away Team returns to Coronado... [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] isnt that all your job is? ::looked back over to check on the transmission from the nearby ships:: [19:30] ::shifts::{{can't you quit dancing luv?}} [19:30] * Aria_Falcon is now known as Wl2L_Stylus [19:30] CIC> ::slowly begins running his thumb back and forth across his lip thoughtfully, staring into the holotable's display, but also right through it, doing his best to try and remember what the Apori said about him and his relationship with 'the One':: [19:30] ::leans back in her chair, her thought drifting away from the image on the screen:: [19:30] Q> Computer, end recording. File under Serrold 2-2-7-J security code. Time delay on permenant filing and security release - 120 hours. [19:30] E> ::look around and wonder what the engineers are doing.. and walk on one:: Hi. How are you today? [19:30] < >> [19:30] ::rubs my tummy trying to get him to settle:: [19:30] :;thinks:: nah... normally I just order people around... tell them to think... [19:30] ::taps, glancing over the various displays on her console, and listening to the conversation on the bridge.:: [19:30] ::downloads the info to the PADD, not knowing all of what was on it. He walked up to Daren:: Captain... [19:30] GReat. we have 78 hours to find this symbiont a host. [19:30] * Wl2L_Stylus is now known as WlL2_Stylus [19:31] CIC> I think you're very lucky Sir. I think that you may be on the cusp of learning a little more than any have been privy to about this "sentient force" which makes us what we are. [19:31] CIC> ::slightly distant:: Intrinsic to life...and death. [19:31] ::looks up:: Yes Lieutenant? [19:31] <> [19:31] +taps+ Tlaloco here, Um, fleet captain sir, not meaning to interrupt. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] Commander Drexler asked me to give this to you. ::hands it to him:: [19:31] ::nods:: there you go... order them to go think about it and you can stand by [19:31] oh well ::pats Prescot on the shoulder:: I should be going... looking for work... [19:32] TC1> ::drops outa warp and slows:: +taps+ T-cat leader to Coro. We've arrived and have brought it with us safe and sound. [19:32] =.\ction= Coronado's engines disengage, and the frigate drops to impulse power. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] CIC> Life requires death, Sir. It's the return through the gates from whence we came. [19:32] CIC> ::looks at Savant now for a moment before pursing his lips and looking back into the holotank:: I hardly believe that I should be so deserving of such a privilige. [19:32] ::starts:: +taps+ No problem, Commander. As a matter of fact, I'll be right down. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] Oh, I mean COmmodore. [19:32] ::looks around the bridge real hard for something broke:: [19:32] +taps+ thank you si. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] CIC> ::She smiled lightly:: Deserving? What would make you undeserving, Sir? [19:32] ::waits for the commodore's response, shifting a little nervously:: [19:32] <> [19:32] ::nods and goes back to his console:: [19:32] E> ::remember that he still have a device to make working:: Sorry, I need to go work now. ::She nods and continu her work while Sky move off:: [19:32] ::sighs wishing for some pillows:: [19:32] =.\ction= The Thundercats drop out of warp near Coronado. Two of the fighters have a small object in tow. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] +taps+ Tlaloco to K. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] Q> ::blinks suddenly:: {{Irin be honored...}} ::begins delving deeper, finally onto something:: [19:33] ::wanders outta the bridge and back to engineering:: [19:33] TR3> ::exits headed to engineering:: [19:33] ::Accepts the PADD:: Ah, thank you... ::begins reading over the report:: [19:33] ::goes back to database comparisons:: [19:33] Hmph. ::heads for the turbolift:: [19:33] ... sir? [19:33] Q> ::sighs and sinks back on his bed:: Computer, reduce illumination to thirty-five percent normal. [19:33] CIC> ::without looking back at Savant:: The number of other sentients whom I have deprived of the chance. [19:33] (vq)Be still...I have work to do> [19:33] ::calls over his shoulder:: Let me attend to Commander Tlaloco, Mr. Drexler, then I will contact you. [19:33] TC1> ::checks back behind him, double checking that the escort package made it:: [19:34] ::stops and turns:: On second though. [19:34] M>+taps+ K, are you there? [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] ::starts slightly as three new objects show up on the short-range sensors, leans forward and calls up a more detailed reports:: [19:34] All right, sir. ::watches him walk off and disappear around the corner, then himself quickly makes his way to the opposite turbolift:: [19:34] *> ::enters TL:: engineering [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] ::nods to himself:: On second thought, Captain, I'm stealing your Tactical Officer for a moment. [19:34] Q> ::runs his hand through his hair, the metal and plastic fingers brushing idly against the pale brown spots on the back of his neck:: [19:34] +tapsYes, where are you.?{{I'm not feeling so qwell...}} [19:34] {{the baby?}} [19:35] CIC> ::She placed a hand on his shoulder, a suprising reassurance from the hologram:: Colonel, don't mistake your actions for something they're not. You've always behaved intelligently as a person ought. [19:35] M>I'm down in medbay.I need information on finding a host for a symbiant. [19:35] ::smiles:: I don't have a problem with that, SIr [19:35] CIC> You're no more or less worthy than any other. [19:35] {he's all right}}:: takes a deep breath and shifts:: [19:35] E> ::work on the new comm device.. :: [19:35] ::chuckles and the swiftly retreating Drexler:: Unless you have something you have to see to, Commander? [19:35] TL> ::enters engineering:: [19:35] TC1> ::continues flying, his wing towing close behind him:: Man, I feel like a mailman. I hope I don't go postal. [19:35] Q> ::mutters:: Dammit... [19:35] Uhm. ::pause:: No, sir. I'm yours. [19:36] +taps+ you Macley, you have that sample prepared for me? [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] {{i'm hurting in my back..Im sure it's nothinbg...just not comfortable}} [19:36] ::nods and turns, heading back for the turbolift:: [19:36] M>Mac> coming over now. [19:36] Q> ::blinks, surprised to find that the neurologically-produced after-effects showing up in the log aren't directly emanating from the Pfhor vessel:: {{...this is still progress.}} ::saves the work and rises, stretching out with his mind to locate Kor:: +taps+ {{Commodore Lora Kor, I may have some significant information regarding the Pfhor ability to disable False Matter shields.}} [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] =.\ction= The fighter towing the small object releases it, and it floats toward Coronado. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] Q> Computer, what is the status of Lt. Commander Jaina Fel, XO, USS Swiftsure? [19:36] {{well, I need to know if we can find a host for this symbiant, and I also need to know what kind of reception you want. [19:36] CIC> ::smiles politely back at Savant and returns his gaze to the holotank:: I appreciate that Savant, and I don't dispute that I've ever behaved anything other than intelligently, but men in my position have trouble believing that we are deserving of anything. [19:36] }} [19:37] M> [19:37] TC1> ::watches the object closely to make sure theres no slipups:: Hmm, so far so good [19:37] {{Symbiant...reception?}} [19:37] =Description= The object is about 20 meters long, cylindrical and flattened, with claw-like shapes on either end. [19:37] E> ::heads to the office to report:: [19:37] {{two topics}} [19:37] ::enters the turbolift, waits for Drexler, then:: Sickbay. [19:37] {{symbiant, and wedding reception.}} [19:37] M> [19:37] COMPUTER> Q> You are not authorized for that information. [19:37] ::steps into the turbolift, forcing himself to mentally retreat and begin to relax:: [19:37] Q> Gawddammit, Computer!! [19:38] ::glanes upward toward the holotank:: Marcy, open a channel to the lead fighter! [19:38] E> ::got a diagnostics of the device and found out what's the problem with it.:: [19:38] CIC> ::She looked back at the tank a moment:: Life is about struggle. Suffering. You know that as well as I do. ::She glanced back at him and removed her hand:: I understand your feelings on the matter, however, i've been in similar situations before. [19:38] M>{{for that matter, the wedding ceremony itself}} [19:38] E> FInaly [19:38] E> . [19:38] COMPUTER> Q> Please restate command. [19:38] * LtSI_KathHammond (Kath@3231975e.33b18cfd.jan.bellsouth.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [19:38] ::taps:: Yes, sir. Channel open.. [19:38] =.\ction= The object tumbles end over end toward Coronado. [19:38] E> ::knocks on the office entry:: Maam [19:38] CIC> ::arches his eyebrow at that:: Really? ::pauses:: During your days in intelligence? [19:38] ::watches the fighters release the object and tries to get a decent sensor scan on it:: [19:38] E>::enters engineering and comes up behind Farley, taps him on the shoulder:: how can I help you? [19:39] Q> ::unsure why Lora Kor isn't answering, decides to switch tracks:: +taps+ {{Alados to Captain Daren.}} [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] TC1> ::wonders why no one has done anything about the object:: +taps+ TCat leader to Coro. Object is released and ready for you. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] CIC> ::she smiled lightly:: i did a little more than just collect information, Sir.Information is collected for a reason, and I was often instrumental in effecting the results that were required. [19:39] E> ::turns quickly:: Oh sorry maam, I thought you were in the office. [19:39] ::raises a brow at the object:: (w) and what are you... ::looks at his console to see if anything is transmitting from it:: [19:39] TL> ::glances at Drexler:: Commander... do you mind a personal question? [19:39] +Com+ Coronado to lead Thundercat, you have something to report? [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] * Kath (Kath@3231975e.33b18cfd.jan.bellsouth.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:39] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Kath [19:39] E>:;shrugs:; need something? [19:39] M> see if we can use nanites to speed up the process. [19:39] E> ::walk to the CEO and Farley:: [19:40] E> Just reporting back from Swiftsure. [19:40] +taps+ Standby a moment Mr. Alados, or feel free to come to the bridge on Deck 9 [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] TC1> +taps+ Just that we've arrived safely with the object. Awaiting any further orders. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] E>::nods:: how it go? [19:40] Q> ::nods, rather pointlessly, and exits his quarters, heading for the nearest TL:: [19:40] * Kath (Kath@3231975e.33b18cfd.jan.bellsouth.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [19:40] CIC> ::hrms thoughtfully, understanding, then nods at the holotank:: Do you believe the Apori have such beliefs? Do these...'Will of the One' wish to refrain from taking the life of others? [19:40] Q> ::pads across hte room, his frustration and anger building like a well-spring within him:: [19:40] TL> ::looks over at the captain, his mind now preparing to inform the captain of his situation, something he's been rehearsing for some time:: [19:40] 'The object' ? ::frowns and glances back at Daren:: [19:41] ::looks over the scans on the object:: Sir from what I can tell that thing has massive high engergy systems [19:41] Q> Computer, am I at least authorized to order food from the replicator. [19:41] ::comes up with a preliminary report and turns her chair, pointing towards the center of the bridge:: Captain, that object appears to be some kind of warp booster pack, warp and plasma coils, antimatter injectors, the works [19:41] TL> I don't mind, sir. [19:41] E> ::looks down then back up:: Maam to be honest, if they get into any type of fight the ship will be lost. They don't have enough engineers to keep her together. [19:41] TL> ::keys for the Deck-9 bridge and waits, eyes now glowing with suppressed excitement:: [19:41] COMPUTER> Q> Negative. Rationing in effect for all non- essential personnel. [19:41] CIC> I think perhaps it isn't so much that as their desire to do so openly. They have general beliefs about being "in the light" as the translators have affirmed... the idea of subterfuge must be a little repulsive to their sense of dignity, and these much moreso. [19:41] E> ::wait for them to finish they're subject.. :) :: [19:42] {{do you have something special you always wanted in a wedding, K?}} [19:42] Interesting, I was unaware of the arrival of such an object. Helm, catch it in a tractor beam and move it toward the shuttlebay for retrieval [19:42] ::steps out onto the bridge, walking over to Daren:: {{Sir, I have information that may be vital to our conflict with the Pfhor.}} [19:42] Q> ::shakes his head and turns to leave his quarters:: [19:42] ::Savant idly noticed a triage of sensor reports from several locations, fixing on the object outside of the hull; she fixed it in place with a tractor beam to halt its tumbling:: [19:42] Q> ::runs headlong into the door, nearly dropping him on his rear end:: [19:42] ::looks over the scans again:: ... almost like a giant warp engine sir [19:42] E>:;frowns:: would you like to suggest to the captian placing a team of our engineers on her? [19:42] CIC> So they would rather give their lives needlessly than to exercise guile and having a chance to ultimately achieve victory? [19:42] Q> ::rubs his head:: Sonuva - [19:42] * Kath (Kath@3231975e.33b18cfd.jan.bellsouth.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:42] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Kath [19:43] Two minutes until it--Aye sir, tractoring the object. ::taps, powering up the tractor and locking on, preparing to manuever the object:: [19:43] ::sighs, thinking what the Phfor were about to do in 2 days..:: [19:43] COMPUTER> Q> You have been confined to quarters by order of Colonel Jeremy Ironside. [19:43] E> It wouldn't hurt, maam. If you would like I can do it. [19:43] =.\ction= On Savant's command, a tractor beam lances out and stops the object's flight a few thousand meters from Coro. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] * Kath is now known as LtSI_KathHammond [19:43] ::turns back to the console and runs an analyris on the fighters warp-in trajectory:: [19:43] {{well, you know K, like special vows or sacred readings- I mean want to make this special.}} [19:43] CIC> Religion creates irrational behaviour if improperly wielded, Sir. Just because it makes no sense doesn't mean that they won't consider it the right path [19:43] TC1> ::continues watching the object, seeing it caught in the Coros tracker beam he breaths out a sigh of relief:: [19:43] ::runs matchings through the dbase:: [19:43] E>:;shakes her head:: nah... I want something to do you and Sky figure out a way to keep the false matter shields up... [19:43] Q> I'm gonna kill him. [19:43] ::looks to Alados and nods then looks toward Ma'aru:: Lieuteant Commander, if you wouldn't mind getting to the shuttlebay and chekcing out this new arrival the Thundercats have brought us....I'd like a full detailed report in a few hours. Take anyone that is necesary... [19:44] (w) massive... what could this thing be [19:44] E> Yes, maam. ::turns to Sky:: Hello Sky how are you today? [19:44] {{Olme with you it will be special..and our child}} [19:44] CIC> I suppose their level of religious zealocy means that convincing them that ours is the path better in the long run will be nigh impossible then. [19:44] E>::enters her office and sits down at her desk, propping her feet up on it:: +taps+ Oswald to Daren [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] ::stands and logs out of her console, nodding:: Aye, sir, on my way [19:44] E> I wasn't on the team when it got install, and I haven,t got a idea on how it work.. ::to farley:: Welcome back. [19:44] ::taps, manuevering the object slowly towards the Coronado shuttlebay.:: [19:45] TL> ::frowns at Drexler:: Hold that thought. ::exits as the TL reaches Sickbay:: [19:45] Q> Computer, I don't suppose that you could put a little arsenic in ol' Colonel Ironside's lunch could ya'? [19:45] ::takes short breaths to ease the sharp pain:: [19:45] {{::smiles:: grow old along with me... the best is yet to be::}} [19:45] TL> ::nods, sighing inwardly and following his superior:: [19:45] M> ::enters Sickbay:: Commander Tlaloco, you needed to speak with me? [19:45] COMPUTER> Q> Negative. Assassination of senior oficers is prohibited. [19:45] E> I'll bring you up to speed. [19:45] CIC> Yes, Sir. I fear the Apori will be far less effective in the up-and-coming battles than we had hoped. They may be fighting an internal war instead. [19:45] {{promises}} [19:45] M>::stands at attention:: Commodore, sir- we have a situation here- [19:45] E> ::hands Sky a PADD with the info:: [19:45] M> come with me, please- [19:45] ::looks to Marcy:: You have the bridge... ::turns to Alados:: My ready room... [19:45] Aye, sir. [19:45] =.\ction= The object is tractored into Coro's shuttlebay. [19:45] ::nods and follows Daren into the ready room:: [19:46] M>::leads the commodore to the Symbiont:: [19:46] E> ok. ::take it:: On a other matter. I found out what happen to the comm device we got. [19:46] M> ::steps in and looks around, staying back a little:: [19:46] CIC> Do we have any intelligence figures on this cult's military size and might? Do our allies have a chance of repelling or eliminating them? [19:46] E> +taps+ Oswald to Captian Daren [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] M> ::raises his eyebrows and looks at Tlaloco:: I see. [19:46] +Taps+ Commander Oswald, I'm afraid I;m busy at the moment...I'll get back to you when I can, unless this is an emergency... [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] TC1> +com+ alright T-Cats, assume a standard formation. Looks like we're gonna hang out here for a while. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] ::taps, releasing tractors and watching the object settle in with internal sensors.:: Well, whatever it is, it's aboard now sir. [19:46] M> I take it the host is dead? [19:46] M>The host's isobromine levels dropped to under 50, so we had to remove it. [19:46] M> ::follows slowly, peeking around the two at the symbiont:: [19:46] ::steps into the Ready Room behind ALados and starts to take a seat:: [19:46] Q> ::grumbles:: Naturally. [19:47] M>we have 72 hours to find a host. [19:47]